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NEW!! |
The Future: Kickoff event of the Library Futures Initiative
October 18, 2010
with
Michael Rogers - the practical futurist
and
Christine Lind Hage
More information here
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Library Futures Initiative
Envision the Library in 2025—Apply to be part of the Minnesota Library Futures Group
Library staff born between 1975-1985 are encouraged to apply for a place in the Minnesota Library Futures Group. This group of 24 will engage in a focused conversation to “Envision the Library in 2025” and to address the challenges & opportunities that face Minnesota libraries as they evolve to meet the changing demands of users and society.
Staff from all types of libraries are encouraged to apply. You do not need a library degree to participate, but you must demonstrate a commitment to libraries and show a willingness to participate in all Futures Groups meetings and events. Those selected will be expected to share their learning and results in various library settings during and after the Initiative. The first meeting of the Group will be in mid-October, with additional meetings determined by members of the group. The Group is expected to complete its work by May 2011.
More details--including the reasons the Steering Committee focused on staff between 25 & 35 years old--and the online application link can be found here: http://mnlfi.pbworks.com/Minnesota-Library-Futures-Initiative
This is an exciting opportunity to have a voice in how Minnesota’s libraries grow toward the future. You will learn a lot, meet interesting people, contribute to the evolution of Minnesota libraries, and more. It is definitely a commitment of time and energy beyond your library day, but it will be worth it! Apply today!
Not within the age range yourself? You can participate by encouraging staff you know to apply. You can also offer your expertise to the Futures Group by volunteering to be on the Resources Subcommittee. All Futures Initiative events will be open to the entire library community.
Please share this announcement with the library community. We are looking for a wide pool of applicants.
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NEW!!
Professional Engagement Awards now available
Learn more about NLLN's newest program to encourage and support NLLN librarians in the work of our profession.
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Join us for the 23nd Annual
Spotlight on Books Conference
April 8-9, 2011
at Ruttger's Sugar Lake Lodge
near Grand Rapids, MN |
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Report to the NLLN Governing Board
on the programs and services of NLLN
Read about where we've been and what we've done!
Photos, narratives, facts!
(this is a 12 page report with pictures -- it may take
a moment for the PDF file to download)
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2009 - 2010
NLLN Continuing Education Scholarships
Continuing Education on your mind? Need some help? Check out:
** guidelines for the NLLN Scholarships
** application form
** Read the reports from this year
(and past years) scholarship recipients |
Blog Posts
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23 Things on a Stick & More Things on a Stick
Learn more about these
personal learning projects
and discover Web 2.0 Tools. |
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Link to the OPAL webconferencing room
NLLN is using webconferencing software for meetings, trainings, and events. Check it out! |
