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Moderating Forums: a Training Video

Wild Apricot

The first of three training videos produced to guide the volunteer moderators who helped run the British Columbia Library Association's 2009 Teen Reading Club, Moderating Forums is jam-packed with down-to-earth advice and guidelines for creating, nurturing and moderating a successful online community. read more ).

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Does the Future of Membership Live at 501 Mission Place?

Reid All About it

For $27 a month, members have access to online forums, seminars, articles, blogs, leadership interviews and resource libraries. The issue was even the topic of conversation on the first Twitter #assnchat back in May 2009.

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Executive Connections: FORO 2007: The Transborder Library Forum

Executive Connections

FORO 2007: The Transborder Library Forum. The result, 16 years later, is a volunteer organization that cultivates a venue for the cooperative exchange of ideas, and the discussion of experiences and efforts concerning the provision of library services in the border regions between the U.S., December 2009. November 2009.

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Fighting Homelessness: Libraries on the Front Lines

Associations Now

When people think of libraries, they think of books. Here’s how the American Library Association has helped enable that mission around the country. Doors of libraries are open for all—including the homeless. For many, libraries have become a refuge. Serving the Homeless a Priority. ” A Public Space for All.

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Look Out Washington! SLA 2009 Is Nearly Here. - Typepad

Executive Connections

» 02 June 2009. SLA 2009 Is Nearly Here. It looks like the SLA 2009 Annual Conference & INFO-EXPO is going to be a big one, and I cannot wait!    Particularly in light of the current economy, the enthusiasm for SLA 2009 is a real testament to the power of networking in the information profession. 

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How the Little Free Library Became Hugely Influential

Associations Now

Seven years after the first tiny schoolhouse went up on a post, Little Free Libraries are everywhere. In an era where there’s always something new to read on a smartphone or laptop, the Little Free Library concept seems kind of antiquated. In 2009, Wisconsinite Todd Bol lost his job and had a lot of time on his hands.

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Executive Connections: Making History at SLA 2009!

Executive Connections

Guest Blogger SLA President Gloria Zamora: Join the Tribe » 18 June 2009. Making History at SLA 2009!   One of the highlights, of course, was the rare privilege of attending the leadership and awards reception at the Library of Congress. Listed below are links to weblogs that reference Making History at SLA 2009!