Export to CalendarAll Sessions
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Thursday, January 19 - 4:00pm |
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| 4:30pm - 6:00pm | Joint Youth Executive Meeting (AASL / ALSC / YALSA) | Committee meeting, Governance/Membership Meeting |
Dallas Convention Center D167 |
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Description :
All three youth divisions executive committees meet to discuss related youth activities. Interests :
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Friday, January 20 - 8:00am |
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| 8:00am - 12:00pm | Program Review Training (AASL / NCATE) | Other |
Sheraton Dallas Hotel Majestic 01 |
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Description :
New and experienced program reviewers and report compilers are encouraged to attend this session to learn about the NCATE program review process. Participants will learn about application of the standards, report preparation, and appropriate assessments. The session will include a discussion of the new revised ALA/AASL Standards for Initial Preparation of School Librarians. Interests :
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| 8:30am - 4:30pm | Tools for Transforming Your School Library Program (AASL) [$] | Preconference/Institute, Ticketed event |
Dallas Convention Center D173 |
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Description :
Create a powerful school library program with tools based on AASL’s learning standards and program guidelines. Explore AASL’s A Planning Guide for Empowering Learners with the School Library Program Assessment Rubric and learn how to collect and use data to drive program improvement. Then learn how AASL’s Standards for the 21st-Century Learner in Action and Lesson Plan Database can take programs to the next level by building lessons cross-walked with the Common Core Standards. Interests :
Cost :
AASL Member $189, Retired Member $179, Student Member $159, ALA Member $239, Non-Member $304
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Friday, January 20 - 11:00am |
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| 11:00am - 9:00pm | Carnegie Medal / Notable Children's Videos Committee Meeting (ALSC) | Committee meeting |
Sheraton Dallas Hotel State Room 2 |
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Description :
Evaluation of children's videos/DVDs, selection of the Carnegie Medal-winning production, and compilation of the 2012 Notable Children's Videos list. Interests :
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Friday, January 20 - 1:00pm |
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| 1:30pm - 4:30pm | Notable Children's Books Committee Meeting (ALSC) | Committee meeting |
Dallas Convention Center A115/117 |
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Description :
Evaluation of children's books and compilation of the 2012 Notable Children's Books list. Interests :
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Friday, January 20 - 7:00pm |
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| 7:30pm - 9:00pm | Notable Children's Recordings Committee Meeting (ALSC) | Committee meeting |
Sheraton Dallas Hotel State Room 1 |
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Description :
Evaluation of children's audio recordings and compilation of the 2012 Notable Children's Recordings list. Interests :
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Saturday, January 21 - 8:00am |
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| 8:00am - 6:00pm | Notable Children's Recordings Committee Meeting (ALSC) | Committee meeting |
Sheraton Dallas Hotel State Room 1 |
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Description :
Evaluation of children's audio recordings and compilation of the 2012 Notable Children's Recordings list. Interests :
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| 8:00am - 10:00pm | Carnegie Medal / Notable Children's Videos Committee Meeting (ALSC) | Committee meeting |
Sheraton Dallas Hotel State Room 2 |
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Description :
Evaluation of children's videos/DVDs, selection of the Carnegie Medal-winning production, and compilation of the 2012 Notable Children's Videos list. Interests :
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Saturday, January 21 - 1:00pm |
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| 1:30pm - 4:30pm | Notable Children's Books Committee Meeting (ALSC) | Committee meeting |
Dallas Convention Center A115/117 |
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Description :
Evaluation of children's books and compilation of the 2012 Notable Children's Books list. Interests :
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Sunday, January 22 - 8:00am |
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| 8:00am - 10:00am | Carnegie Medal / Notable Children's Videos Committee Meeting (ALSC) [Closed] | Committee meeting |
Sheraton Dallas Hotel State Room 2 |
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Description :
Evaluation of children's videos/DVDs, selection of the Carnegie Medal-winning production, and compilation of the 2012 Notable Children's Videos list. Interests :
Closed :
Exclusive to group members
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| 8:00am - 4:00pm | Notable Children's Recordings Committee Meeting (ALSC) | Committee meeting |
Sheraton Dallas Hotel State Room 1 |
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Description :
Evaluation of children's audio recordings and compilation of the 2012 Notable Children's Recordings list. Interests :
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Sunday, January 22 - 12:00pm |
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| 12:00pm - 1:30pm | EBSCO Publishing School Librarian Luncheon | Exhibitor session, Vendor demonstration/activity |
Omni Dallas Hotel Dallas C |
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Sponsors :
Unofficial Event |
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Sunday, January 22 - 1:00pm |
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| 1:30pm - 4:30pm | Notable Children's Books Committee Meeting (ALSC) | Committee meeting |
Dallas Convention Center A115/117 |
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Description :
Evaluation of children's books and compilation of the 2012 Notable Children's Books list. Interests :
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Sunday, January 22 - 4:00pm |
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| 4:00pm - 5:30pm | Discussion Forum: Answering the Young Adult Reference Question – Making Connections that Matter (RUSA RSS / YALSA) | Discussion/Interest group |
Dallas Convention Center A304 |
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Description :
Join Marie Radford and RUSA RSS past chair Joe Thompson to participate in a discussion about the dynamics of negotiating reference questions with Young Adults face-to-face and via various technologies. Open to all ALA attendees. We will also discuss the progress on planning a joint interest group between YALSA and RUSA RSS that will focus on Young Adult Reference Services. Sponsored by the RSS Marketing and Public Relations Committee. Interests :
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Sunday, January 22 - 8:00pm |
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| 8:00pm - 10:00pm | Reception (ASCLA / COSLA) | Affiliate event, Reception, Social event |
Fairmont Dallas Hotel Fountain Room |
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Description :
Social event co-sponsored by the Association of Specialized and Cooperative Library Agencies and Chief Officers of State Library Agencies. Come enjoy desserts and an open bar and mingle with librarians from state libraries, networks and cooperatives; special populations librarians; and independent librarians and consultants. It's a great opportunity to meet colleagues and network. Non-members are welcome! Interests :
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Monday, January 23 - 9:00am |
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| 9:00am - 10:30am | EBSCO Publishing NoveList User Group: Empowering Librarians, Engaging Readers, Connecting Communities | Exhibitor session, Vendor demonstration/activity |
Omni Dallas Hotel South Side 1 |
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Sponsors :
Unofficial Event |
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Monday, January 23 - 1:00pm |
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| 1:30pm - 4:30pm | Notable Children's Books Committee Meeting (ALSC) | Committee meeting |
Dallas Convention Center A115/117 |
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Description :
Evaluation of children's books and compilation of the 2012 Notable Children's Books list. Interests :
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Monday, January 23 - 6:00pm |
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| 6:00pm - 7:30pm | AASL / ALSC / YALSA Membership Reception | Reception |
Adolphus Hotel Century Ballroom |
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Description :
Membership Reception for the members of AASL/ALSC/YALSA Interests :
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Tuesday, January 24 - 8:00am |
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| 8:00am - 12:00pm | Notable Children's Books Committee Meeting (ALSC) | Committee meeting |
Dallas Convention Center A115/117 |
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Description :
Evaluation of children's books and compilation of the 2012 Notable Children's Books list. Interests :
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