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Posting Message on Behalf of ALA President Wanda K. Brown & ALA Executive Board

Posted By Mary Ghikas Feb 14, 2020 06:45 PM
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Earlier today, a message was ALA finances was posted on ala.org On behalf of ALA President Wanda K. Brown and the ALA Executive Board, I am  posting the link here in your Connect discussion space. http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2020/02/ala-responds-financial-situation   Please note, this ...

RE: Appreciation of Mary Ghikas and ALA staff

Posted By Mary Ghikas Dec 22, 2017 10:45 AM
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Thank you, Larry. I appreciate your kindness and also your work. We're doing our best, collectively, to take advantage of the interim for some necessary changes. And yes, I'm at O'Hare. We're heading to El Paso to spend the holiday with our son & daughter-in-law. Best wishes for a happy holiday ...

RE: Executive Director Search

Posted By Mary Ghikas Nov 02, 2017 05:05 PM
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Stephanie, if I understand your question, while there are more comments in *this* thread, I agree that the instruction is to comment on the "documents" thread, which followed this one. Recent comments seem to be following that direction. If you receive Connect comments in your email, you'll see comments ...

What's Happening -- 2017 ALA Annual Conference

Posted By Mary Ghikas Jun 19, 2017 02:56 PM
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Here is the semi-annual, very informal guide to the 2017 ALA Annual Conference. Please feel free to share with colleagues. We're a bit late -- a lot going on -- but thanks to ALA staff across the Association who sent me material, here it is. Safe travels to everyone. I'll be in the office tomorrow ...

What's Happening -- 2017 ALA Annual Conference

Posted By Mary Ghikas Jun 19, 2017 02:55 PM
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WHAC17distributed2.docx

What's Happening

Posted By Mary Ghikas Jan 14, 2017 10:28 AM
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WH-MW17 Final.docx

What's Happening

Posted By Mary Ghikas Jan 14, 2017 10:28 AM
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What's Happening is a curated, personal guide to the ALA Midwinter Meeting and Annual Conference. Please feel free to share it with others. If you have feedback, that's welcome, too. Safe travels. See you in Atlanta. mg

What's Happening: A Pre-Conference Update. 2015-2016 CD#41

Posted By Mary Ghikas Jun 20, 2016 12:25 PM
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WHAT’S HAPPENING: A PRE-CONFERENCE UPDATE June 17, 2016 2016 ALA Annual Conference -- Orlando ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The WORD vers originally attached was correct; the PDF uploaded was the wrong document. ...

What's Happening: A Pre-Conference Update. 2015-2016 CD#41

Posted By Mary Ghikas Jun 20, 2016 12:24 PM
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AC2016 final.docx

From ALA President Sari Feldman: Conference Accessibility Task Force

Posted By Mary Ghikas Feb 10, 2016 11:57 AM
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From ALA President Sari Feldman: Following on Council’s action at the 2016 Midwinter Meeting, I am pleased to announce that the following individuals have accepted appointment to the Conference Accessibility Task Force, beginning immediately and continuing through the end of the 2017 ALA Annual Conference ...

ALA's Community Conversations

Posted By Mary Ghikas Dec 31, 2015 11:14 AM
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Councilors, you are aware that ALA has been holding "community conversations" -- small, informal, "kitchen-table" conversations involving members, staff and other conference attendees. Those conversations began by focusing on member aspirations for their ALA community (2013 -- at the Annual Conference ...

RE: What's Happening: A Pre-Midwinter Update. 2015-2016 CD#4

Posted By Mary Ghikas Dec 30, 2015 06:58 PM
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Thanks for your kind comment, Brian. My pleasure entirely -- and I have lots of assistance from colleagues on the ALA staff. mg

What's Happening: A Pre-Midwinter Update. 2015-2016 CD#4

Posted By Mary Ghikas Dec 30, 2015 11:34 AM
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What's Happening-MW2016Finalx_1.pdf

What's Happening: A Pre-Midwinter Update. 2015-2016 CD#4

Posted By Mary Ghikas Dec 30, 2015 11:34 AM
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Here is the 2016 ALA Midwinter Meeting version of "What's Happening." As usual, information was curated and contributed by staff in all parts of the Association. Parts of the document have been moved around this year. If you're looking for numbers (pre-registration, membership), head to the back ...

RE: ALA Annual Conference Ideas

Posted By Mary Ghikas Dec 03, 2015 05:03 PM
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If you mean the 2016 Annual Conference, there will be an open call for "Discussion Starters" (presentation + discussion - about an hour total) and "Ignite Sessions" (short format) right after Midwinter. If you are interested in adding a GAMERT session to the AC2016 program, that information should ...

Jody Gray will join ALA as new Director, Office for Diversity, Literacy and Outreach Services

Posted By Mary Ghikas Sep 15, 2015 01:14 PM
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Jody Gray to Head ALA's Office for Diversity, Literacy, Outreach.docx

Jody Gray will join ALA as new Director, Office for Diversity, Literacy and Outreach Services

Posted By Mary Ghikas Sep 15, 2015 01:14 PM
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The announcement is attached. mg

What's Happening - 2015 ALA Annual Conference

Posted By Mary Ghikas Jun 20, 2015 12:47 PM
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AC2015-FINAL_0.pdf

What's Happening - 2015 ALA Annual Conference

Posted By Mary Ghikas Jun 20, 2015 12:47 PM
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Here is the 2015 Annual Conference "What's Happening," put together with contributions from staff all across ALA. It is an informal and personal guide to the conference -- not definitive or complete, so you'll still want to consult the Scheduler and Program & Exhibits Directory . It does include ...

What's Happening -- 2015 ALA Midwinter Meeting

Posted By Mary Ghikas Jan 23, 2015 05:58 PM
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Here is the 2015 ALA Midwinter Meeting edition of "What's Happening" -- a personal guide to the 2015 Midwinter Meeting. It includes final pre-registration numbers; registration next week and on-site will be reported on-site. This is posted as a public document. Please feel free to share. I have ...