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College of DuPage LTA program begins its 50th year this Fall, 2017

Submitted by Carol Sturz on

College of DuPage summer registration is now in progress. Fall registration begins April 21 for new and returning students. Summer classes http://cod.edu/programs/library_technology/pdf/course_plan_summer.pdf Fall classes http://cod.edu/programs/library_technology/pdf/course_plan_fall.pdf For...
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LACONI Technical Services Section: Do you Dewey? We do!

Submitted by Amy Weiss on

Friday, March 3, 9:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Join us for a day with Dewey Decimal Classification! Caroline Saccucci from the Library of Congress will give beginning catalogers and paraprofessionals a detailed overview of all sections of DDC; demonstrate basic Dewey number-building in WebDewey; and give...
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Drupal MidCamp, March 30-April 2

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MidCamp is a conference event for anyone uses the Drupal website content management system, or is responsible for designing, building, developing, and supporting Drupal in any capacity. It's also great for anyone currently evaluating Drupal or simply looking to learn more about it. It's a place...
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Illinois Youth Services Institute March 10-11, 2017

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Early Bird Registration Deadline February 10, 2017 Create Your Adventure! Illinois Youth Services Institute March 10-11, 2017 Crowne Plaza Springfield Youth Services is undergoing a profound transformation, as libraries continue to evolve and redefine their roles in the community. This two-day...
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College of DuPage Library & Information Technology program

Submitted by Carol Sturz on

Join the College of DuPage Library & Information Technology program available completely both online and on campus. Spring 2017 classes are 16 weeks: Jan. 23 – May 19 Registration is now in progress. http://cod.edu/programs/library_technology/pdf/course_plan_spring.pdf For further information,...
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ILA Legislative Meetups 2017 Sign Up Today

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Library Directors, Trustee and Staff: As we prepare to ring in the New Year the Illinois Library Association's Advocacy Committee invite you and your Trustees to make a resolution to register today for the upcoming 2017 Legislative Meetup Luncheons . The ILA Legislative Advocacy Committee is...
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An Indie State of Mind

Submitted by Mary Witt on

Date: Wednesday, December 7, 2016 Time: 1 p.m. CST Duration: 1 hour This webinar will illuminate how Library Journal's SELF-e program supports statewide, library-driven writing contests to find the best indie books in your community and make them available to library patrons. Joining moderator Jon...
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iSchool at UW-Madison Winter/Spring 2017 Online Professional Development Courses

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Register two weeks before your class begins to receive the automatic 10% early bird discount. Classes are open to all! Copyright in Libraries January 17 – February 24 https://slis.wisc.edu/continuing-education/copyright-in-libraries/ Issues in Youth Services Management II January 30 – February 24...
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Chicago Book Expo Events on November 13

Submitted by Mary Witt on

The fifth annual Chicago Book Expo will be held on Sunday, Nov. 13, from noon-5p.m. at Columbia College (1104 S. Wabash in Chicago). This free event features 70 Chicago exhibitors selling books, literary nonprofits, 20 author events and workshops for writers, and free refreshments. See the full...

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