Articles

Catch up on the latest in library programming news.

Apply Now: Resilient Communities: Advancing Sustainability in and through Libraries

This new initiative is designed to equip 100 public library workers with the knowledge and tools to lead on sustainability. Apply by November 14.

Personal Finance Programming and Information Services Survey: Receive a Free Supply of Eco-Friendly Piggy Banks

ALA and the FINRA Investor Education Foundation are interested in providing future training and grant opportunities to support the role of public libraries as providers of personal finance programming. Survey results will help plan these future offerings. The first 100 respondents will receive a supply of eco-friendly piggy banks!

New & Free Webinars for Programming Librarians

Looking for some quick professional development? Here are four recent and upcoming webinars perfect for programming librarians.

First Amendment Academy: Free Quizzes and Courses to Share with Library Patrons

How well do you really know your First Amendment rights? The Freedom Forum's First Amendment Academy is a free, engaging resource for libraries to share with patrons.

Feb 17, 2010

Using Images in Programming Materials

Today, everyone can be a novice graphic artist. Some may pause and wonder, “Is this a copyright problem?”

Feb 16, 2010

Sources for Inspiration

We all need some inspiration sometimes. Here are some places to start.

Feb 10, 2010

National Inventors Month

May is National Inventors Month, a national celebration of invention and creativity.

Feb 4, 2010

New for February at EDSITEment

This month EDSITEment celebrates the Chinese New Year.

Feb 3, 2010

Copyright Tips for Programming Librarians

Many libraries offer film screenings. Do you need to get permission from the copyright holder?

Jan 28, 2010

Ideas from Peers for Book Discussions

A question about ALA's Great Stories CLUB program sparks a conversation about book clubs.

Jan 12, 2010

Programming Librarian for Library Students

Heather Paulson shares how Programming Librarian is one of her main inroads into the library world.

Jan 8, 2010

New for January at EDSITEment

EDSITEment celebrates the moral vision of Martin Luther King and offers new lessons on the role of the NAACP in American history.

Dec 11, 2009

Louisa May Alcott

A new documentary recognizes Louisa May Alcott's extraordinary life and literary contributions.

Dec 3, 2009

New for December at EDSITEment

EDSITEment showcases a new lesson, “Boycotting the Baubles from Britain” and highlights a curriculum unit about Pearl Harbor.

Nov 3, 2009

New for November at EDSITEment

November is Native American Heritage Month, and EDSITEment is celebrating by featuring the recent five-part PBS series.

Oct 29, 2009

Making the Case for Library Programming

Make a case for library programming with tips that will have administration, board members, colleagues and the public recognizing its value.