MetroBriefs: Library Anxiety, InfoShop, Awards

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Volume 7 No. 8
2016

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The American Institute of Architects Select Seven Recipients for the 2016 AIA/ALA Library Building Awards. ALA/AIA, Apr 12. Hennepin County's Walker (Uptown) Library is one of the seven.

Group protests cuts of librarians from Eden Prairie schools. Star Tribune, Apr 16.

New Webber Park library will expand space, reflect motif of area history. Star Tribune, Apr 12.

Familiar names lead the winners of the Minnesota Book Awards. Star Tribune, Apr 16.

Watch @TrexTuesdays explore Walker Library with the help of Librarian Maryann! If you give a Trex a library card... (Thanks @teenlicon for sharing this!)

Minitex, in partnership with the Massachusetts Library System (MLS) & Reaching Across Illinois Library System (RAILS), has received an IMLS Library Leadership grant. This grant will enhance SimplyE, an open source e-reader designed specifically to streamline and improve the e-book circulation process for library patrons.

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Last chance to be an Ambassador at Teen Lit Con on May 7. Adult volunteers needed to make this great day for teen readers a success. Details & sign-up here. Volunteer today! Get a t-shirt, backpack, notebook, & pen! Wow!

P ersonalized Learning Summit, Aug 1-2 at Chanhassen HS. The Summit is a collaborative effort of the Eastern Carver County, Eden Prairie, Edina, Farmington, St. Louis Park, Westonka school districts.

A new State Services for the Blind video Promotes the World of Books to spread the word that reading is for everyone, & people with disabilities have the same right to access print as everyone else. The short video shows how Minnesotans are enjoying books through the Communication Center & the National Library Service for the Blind & Physically Handicapped.

EdCamp is returning to St. Cloud on Jun 8 for round 2. Free to attend. Learn about EdCamp here.

The second annual Minneapolis / St. Paul Mini Maker Faire on Saturday, May 14 at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds.

The State of America's Libraries 2016: A Report from the American Library Association , an American Libraries digital supplement, details the critical ways that academic, school, and public libraries are transforming the communities they serve, this year and beyond.

Top Skills for Tomorrow's Librarians. LJ, Mar 9.

Until May 15, you can submit nominations for ITEM awards for Library Media Specialist, Media Assistant (adult), Technology Support (Tech Integrationist, IT Support, Tech Director), and Administrator (Principal, Superintendent, etc.). Winners are announced in June & are invited to accept their award during the Friday lunch of the Fall Conference. Nominations are open until May 15.

Registration is open for ITEM Fall Conference, Oct 13-15 at Minneapolis Marriott Northwest. There is still time to submit proposals for breakout session around the Conference theme Innovate | Integrate | Motivate. The lead presenter of each session may choose either a $50 reduction in their conference registration cost or a free one year ITEM membership.

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Things We've Heard, Seen, or Read

The Public Library as InfoShop. Brian James Schill at TEDxGrandForks. Mar 27.

ALA Releases State of America's Libraries Report 2016 (Includes List of Most Challenged Books of 2015). InfoDocket, Apr 11.

The fall and rise of subscription libraries. BBC News, Apr 10.

13 Awesome Library Displays. Book Riot, Apr 13.

How Visiting My Local Library Makes Me a Better Parent. Brightly, nd.

The once and future library. MIT News, Apr 19.

Librarian of Congress nominee says library must operate 'seamlessly' in digital world. Washington Post, Apr 20. C-Span live-streamed the hearing.

Do You Suffer From Library Anxiety? JStor Daily, Apr 13.

Do Libraries Still Matter? JStor Daily, Apr 14.

DOE confirms half of IAL funds reserved for school libraries. District Dispatch, Apr 21.

To Feed Hungry Minds, Afghans Seed a Ravaged Land With Books. NYT, Mar 30.

Newmarket library's letter advising patrons of body odour creates a stink. CBCNews, Apr 13.

A library where everybody knows your name. Washington Post, Apr 15.

Meet 'The Bad-Ass Librarians of Timbuktu'. [Book Review]. Washington Post, Apr 15. Author interview, NPR: ATC, Apr 23. Timbuktu's 'Badass Librarians': Checking Out Books Under Al-Qaida's Nose.

ALA, Google. Launch 'Libraries Ready to Code'. LJ, Apr 19.

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Fewer Americans Are Visiting Local Libraries-and Technology Isn't to Blame. The Atlantic, Apr 14.

Is the Library Card Dying? The Atlantic, Apr 6.

High Court Won't Hear Copyright Challenge to Google Books. WSJ, Apr 18.

Republicans Want To Force The Library Of Congress To Use 'Illegal Alien'. Huffington Politics, Apr 21.

Now they're coming after the librarians. Daily Kos, Apr 13.

Ohio libraries tout heavy use, economic value cited in study. Columbus Dispatch, Apr 16.

The Reading Habits of Ultra-Successful People. The Medium, Apr 13.

Libraries aren't 'dead in the water - but some have given up. CityMetric, Apr 20.

ALSC Board Votes to Cancel National Institute in Charlotte. American Libraries, Apr 18.

Prince made secret donation to support Louisville's historic Western Branch Library in 2001. Louisville Insider, Apr 21.

April 25-30, 2016 International Falls Public Library will engage in a community wide campaign to get more residents set up with library cards & aware of the incredible resources it has available both in the building and online through the website.

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