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<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>The
Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC), a division of the American
Library Association, has announced its 2009/2010 series of free
online ALSC Student Sessions. Details are below. Everyone is
welcome to attend (we're all students, after all!). There is no need to
register.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>If
you have never used an OPAL online room before, you may want to visit the OPAL
Tips for First-Time Users webpage at:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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href="http://www.opal-online.org/firsttimetips.htm"><span style='color:#810081'>http://www.opal-online.org/firsttimetips.htm</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>A
complete list of upcoming OPAL live, free, online events is available at:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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href="http://www.opal-online.org/progschrono.htm"><span style='color:#810081'>http://www.opal-online.org/progschrono.htm</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>We
plan to record and archive these ALSC Student Sessions. The
recording will be added to the OPAL Archive (<a
href="http://www.opal-online.org/archive.htm"><span style='color:#810081'>http://www.opal-online.org/archive.htm</span></a>)
in the LIS category shortly after the conclusion of each session.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p><b><span style='font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'>Wednesday,
October 14, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. Eastern Time, 6:00 Central, 5:00 Mountain, 4:00
Pacific, and 11 p.m. GMT</span></b><span style='font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";
color:black'>:</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><b><span style='font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";
color:black'>ALSC Student Session: "Hosting a Mock Newbery @ your
library®" Presented by Kiera Parrott & Anna McKay, Darien Library</span></b><span
class=apple-converted-space><span style='font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";
color:black'> </span></span><span style='font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";
color:black'><br>
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Every year you wait anxiously for that magic moment when you hear, "The
winner of this year's Newbery Award is…" This year, let the kids at your
library decide who they think the winner of the Newbery Award might be! Join
librarians Kiera Parrott and Anna McKay as they discuss the details of hosting
a mock Newbery program, from how to provide a reading list to leading
discussions about the books. Afterwards, you won't be the only person excited
for this year's big news!<span class=apple-converted-space> </span><br>
<br>
About the ALSC Student Session Series: ALSC invites student members to
interact, network, and learn virtually through this free online series of
presentations and discussions. Each one hour session gives students the
opportunity to discuss hot library topics with ALSC members across the country
without having to leave home. Everyone is welcome to attend.<span
class=apple-converted-space> </span><br>
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<b>Host:<span class=apple-converted-space> </span><a
href="http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/divs/alsc/index.cfm"><span style='color:
#0099FF;text-decoration:none'>ALSC: Association for Library Service to Children</span></a></b><span
class=apple-converted-space> </span><br>
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<b>Location:<span class=apple-converted-space> </span><a
href="http://www.conference321.com/masteradmin/room.asp?id=rs423c62c43df0"><span
style='color:#0099FF;text-decoration:none'>ALA OPAL 100-Seat Online Room</span></a></b></span><span
style='font-size:8.5pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><b><span style='font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'>Wednesday,
November 10, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. Eastern Time, 6:00 Central, 5:00 Mountain, 4:00
Pacific, and 11 p.m. GMT</span></b><span style='font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";
color:black'>:</span><span style='font-size:8.5pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";
color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><b><span style='font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";
color:black'>ALSC Student Session: "Marketing Your Library on the
Web" Presented by Jill Bickford, West Bloomfield Township Public Library</span></b><span
class=apple-converted-space><span style='font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";
color:black'> </span></span><span style='font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";
color:black'><br>
<br>
Where is the first place you go when you want information? The internet of
course! Join us for an enlightening discussion about how to market your library
programs electronically, getting parents and caregivers the information they
need through a medium they are already comfortable with. Learn about cool new
tools on the Web, as well as how to use these tools to their fullest.<span
class=apple-converted-space> </span><br>
<br>
About the ALSC Student Session Series: ALSC invites student members to
interact, network, and learn virtually through this free online series of
presentations and discussions. Each one hour session gives students the
opportunity to discuss hot library topics with ALSC members across the country
without having to leave home. Everyone is welcome to attend.<span
class=apple-converted-space> </span><br>
<br>
<b>Host:<span class=apple-converted-space> </span><a
href="http://www.ala..org/ala/mgrps/divs/alsc/index.cfm"><span
style='color:#0099FF;text-decoration:none'>ALSC: Association for Library
Service to Children</span></a></b><span class=apple-converted-space> </span><br>
<br>
<b>Location:<span class=apple-converted-space> </span><a
href="http://www.conference321.com/masteradmin/room.asp?id=rs423c62c43df0"><span
style='color:#0099FF;text-decoration:none'>ALA OPAL 100-Seat Online Room</span></a></b></span><span
style='font-size:8.5pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><span class=apple-style-span><b><span style='font-family:
"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'>Tuesday, December 8, 2009 at 8:00 p.m.
Eastern Time, 7:00 Central, 6:00 Mountain, 5:00 Pacific, and 1 a.m. Wed. GMT</span></b></span><span
class=apple-style-span><span style='font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";
color:black'>:</span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><b><span style='font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";
color:black'>ALSC Student Session: "Connecting Kids with Great
Websites" Presented by Meagan Albright & Sharon Haupt</span></b><span
class=apple-converted-space><span style='font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";
color:black'> </span></span><span style='font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";
color:black'><br>
<br>
Learn how to find, evaluate and use Web sites for kids! This presentation
features the chairs of the ALSC Great Web Sites for Kids Committee who evaluate
100s of sites every year to find fun and educational tools for children and
families. They'll show you what the committee does to come up with their widely
used "Great Web Sites for Kids" list and how you can incorporate
these resources into your library programming.<span
class=apple-converted-space> </span><br>
<br>
About the ALSC Student Session Series: ALSC invites student members to
interact, network, and learn virtually through this free online series of
presentations and discussions. Each one hour session gives students the
opportunity to discuss hot library topics with ALSC members across the country
without having to leave home. Everyone is welcome to attend.<span
class=apple-converted-space> </span><br>
<br>
<b>Host:<span class=apple-converted-space> </span><a
href="http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/divs/alsc/index.cfm"><span style='color:
#0099FF;text-decoration:none'>ALSC: Association for Library Service to Children</span></a></b><span
class=apple-converted-space> </span><br>
<br>
<b>Location:<span class=apple-converted-space> </span><a
href="http://www.conference321.com/masteradmin/room.asp?id=rs423c62c43df0"><span
style='color:#0099FF;text-decoration:none'>ALA OPAL 100-Seat Online Room</span></a></b></span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span class=apple-style-span><b><span style='font-family:
"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'>Wednesday, March 17, 2010 at 8:00 p.m.
Eastern Time, 7:00 Central, 6:00 Mountain, 5:00 Pacific, and midnight GMT</span></b></span><span
class=apple-style-span><span style='font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";
color:black'>:</span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><b><span style='font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";
color:black'>ALSC Student Session: "Getting Your First Library Job: Tips
from Library Directors" Presented by Therese Bigelow, Chesapeake (VA)
Public Library & Gene Nelson, Provo (Utah) City Library<span
class=apple-converted-space> </span></span></b><span style='font-family:
"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'><br>
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With today's economy, you'll need an extra edge to land that first library job.
Let ALSC help. Join us for a discussion about the skills that make new
librarians more marketable, new technologies that directors will hope you know
how to use, and most importantly, how you can stand out in a sea of new
graduates. Session will include ample time for Q&A.<span
class=apple-converted-space> </span><br>
<br>
About the ALSC Student Session Series: ALSC invites student members to
interact, network, and learn virtually through this free online series of
presentations and discussions. Each one hour session gives students the
opportunity to discuss hot library topics with ALSC members across the country
without having to leave home. Everyone is welcome to attend.<span
class=apple-converted-space> </span><br>
<br>
<b>Host:<span class=apple-converted-space> </span><a
href="http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/divs/alsc/index.cfm"><span style='color:
#0099FF;text-decoration:none'>ALSC: Association for Library Service to Children</span></a></b><span
class=apple-converted-space> </span><br>
<br>
<b>Location:<span class=apple-converted-space> </span><a
href="http://www.conference321.com/masteradmin/room.asp?id=rs423c62c43df0"><span
style='color:#0099FF;text-decoration:none'>ALA OPAL 100-Seat Online Room</span></a></b></span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:blue'>Tom</span><span
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<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";
color:blue'>Tom Peters, CEO </span><span style='font-size:14.0pt;
font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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color:blue'>TAP Information Services </span><span style='font-size:14.0pt;
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color:blue'>6106 South Stillhouse Road</span><span style='font-size:14.0pt;
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color:blue'>phone: 816.616.6746 <br>
email: </span><span style='font-size:14.0pt;
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target="_blank">tpeters@tapinformation.com</a><span style='color:blue'> <br>
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color:blue'>OPAL:
</span><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><a
href="http://www.opal-online.org/" target="_blank">www.opal-online.org</a><span
style='color:blue'> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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color:blue'>Unabridged: </span><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:
"Arial","sans-serif"'><a href="http://www.unabridged.info/" target="_blank">www.unabridged.info</a><span
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