LSSIRT newsletter, June 2009

The latest LSSIRT (ALA's Library Support Staff Interests Round Table) Newsletter is now available.

Check it out online at http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/rts/lssirt/lssirtbenefits/2009_LSSIRT_June_fin.pdf

This issue is all about LSSIRT activities going at at ALA Annual - being held July 9-15, 2009, in Chicago - and the Support Staff focused conference-within-a-conference Empowerment Conference.

Free programming resource from ALA’s Public Programs Office

From American Libraries Direct, The e-newsletter of the American Library Association, January 21, 2009:

ALA’s Public Programs Office is offering a new online resource to assist libraries of all types and sizes in creating cultural and community programs. The Programming Librarian website includes a resource library, live learning opportunities, and a blog to keep librarians informed of upcoming opportunities and provide inspiration for new library programs. As the site continues to develop, users will find more resources, ideas, and opportunities to network with peers and programming experts....

Check out the Programming Librarian Blog for ideas, links to other online resources, and downloadable program guides.

See also, the main website of the ALA Public Programs Office - TONS of great stuff! Such as this PDF guide to coordinating a community-wide read. Or try the ALA/PPO's blog, PPO Post.