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Register for YALSA’s Young Adult Literature Symposium, Nov. 5-7 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Early bird rates expire Sept. 10.

Register for the YA Lit Symposium

Early bird deadline extended! Take advantage of the lowest rates for YALSA’s 2010 Young  Adult Literature Symposium by Sept. 17.  Join YALSA in Albuquerque, Nov. 5-7!

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ALA 2011 Midwinter Meeting, January 7-11, 2011

Midwinter Meeting is in sunny San Diego, CA at the San Diego Convention Center. Bundled registration available during September; advance registration opens October 1, 2010.

Celebrate Banned Books Week & support ALA with a store purchase now.

Banned Books Week merchandise available now!

Banned Books Week 2010 will be held September 25-October 2.  To ensure that your posters, bookmarks, t-shirts, and more arrive on time, visit the ALA Store by September 8.

My library card is the smartest card in my wallet. Sign up for yours today.

September is Library Card Sign-up Month

NBA star Dwyane Wade is this year’s Honorary Chair. Download a print public service announcement featuring Wade, along with other free tools.

Register for the LITA National Forum.

Register for LITA National Forum 2010

Don't miss “The Cloud and the Crowd,” held September 30-October 3. Keynote sessions will feature Amy Bruckman, Roy Tennant, and Ross Singer.

Register for National Gaming Day @ your library!

Get your game on!

Celebrate National Gaming Day @ your library on Saturday, November 13! Register now to receive a free game.

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Award Nominations Open

Nominations are now open for the Carnegie Corporation of New York/New York Times I Love My Librarian award. Ten librarians will win $5,000 and will be honored at a ceremony in New York City.

Volunteer now!

The ALA committee volunteer form is now available.

Get involved in your association & profession by volunteering to serve on an ALA or Council committee. Applications accepted through November 5, 2010.

ALSC National Institute

2010 ALSC Institute

Nearly 30 hours of educational programming, award winning author/illustrator events, multiple networking activities & much more.  Sept. 23 – 25, 2010 in Atlanta Georgia.



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