CT Library Association 2010 Scholarship

The Connecticut Library Association Career Development Committee offers scholarships annually to members enrolled in MLS or LTA degree programs. This year, one MLS scholarships in the amount of $1,500.00 and one LTA scholarship in the amount of $700.00 will be awarded. A CLA membership is required. For more information on the benefits of joining: http://www.ctlibraryassociation.org/member.htm

Materials must be submitted by February 12, 2010 in order to receive consideration. In addition to the monetary award, scholarship winners receive complimentary one day registration and lunch at the 2010 CLA Annual Conference at Mohegan Sun. For more information check out: http://www.ctlibraryassociation.org/scholarship.htm

E. J. Josey, Legendary Activist Librarian and Leader, Dies at 85

CHICAGO – Dr. E.J. Josey, professor emeritus, University of Pittsburgh, and past American Library Association (ALA) president (1984-85) passed away July 3 in Washington, N.C.

In 1964 Dr. Josey authored an ALA resolution forbidding ALA officers and staff from participating in state associations that denied membership to black librarians. This action led to the integration of the library association of several Southern states, and he became the first black librarian to be accepted as a member of the Georgia Library Association. .......MORE

Cards and contributions can be sent to the Foundation's address below:
The E.J. Josey Foundation for Justice and Peace
526 W. 2nd Street
Washington, NC 27889

Sources:7/6/09: ALA

and Library Journal;

ALA Connect

I am deeply sadden to read the news of Dr. Josey passing. My condolences to the family. He will be missed. -PB

BCALA-CT @ CLA 2009 Pics

Thanks to everyone for celebrating this day with us!

1. Our three Panelists for ""Reel World Films" with Guests, (middle) Terry Francis, Yale Film Studies & African American Studies; (right) Carolyn Aucella, Ferguson Library and (left) Patrica Dawson, Albertus Magnus Collee Library.

2. 10th Anniversary Celebration BCALA-CT Affiliate Cake

3. Some Affiliate members (L-R): Josephine, Pat, Astoria, Phara, JaTara and Debra

BCALA National May/June 2009 Newsletter

Don't miss the latest issue of the National BCALA newsletter (vol. 37/No. 3). This issue has a announcementt about BCALA-CT 10th Anniversary celebration at the 118th CT Libraries Annual Conference 2009. Also for those of you attending ALA 2009 Annual Conference (July 9-15) in Chicago, check out the list of BCALA Sponsored events on page 3 and much more.

BCALA National March/April 2009 Newsletter

Don't miss the latest issue of the National BCALA newsletter (vol. 32/No. 2). This issue has a great profile of former BCALA-CT President Astorial Ridley. Also check out the column from the international relations committee "Ngoma" written by former BCALA-CT President, Vivian Bordeaux and Eboni M. Stokes (committee chairs).

page. 14 "Where We Have Been and Where Are We Going: Covering the Progress of 2008, the Plans for 2009, and Beyond"

page. 14 "Astoria Ridley Law Librarian

BCALA-CT at CLA 2009

Connecticut Library Association 2009.-- Omni New Haven Hotel

• Wednesday, April 29th 6PM. 10th Anniversary Reception (room-Presidential Suite)
  
• Thursday, April 30th, 2:15-3:30 - "Reel World Films" with Guests, Terry Francis, Yale Film Studies & African American Studies; Carolyn Aucella, Ferguson Library and Patrica Dawson, Albertus Magnus Collee Library. (room-York)
  
• Thursday, April 30th, 10:15am - co-sponsored program with the CLA College and University Libraries Section (CULS): "Cultural Competence: Diversity's Next Step with Guest, Lana W. Jackman, Melange Information Services, Inc. (room-George A)

CLA MLS & LTA Scholarship 2009 Announcement

Connecticut Library Association’s Career Recruitment & Mentoring Committee offers scholarships to CT residents who are enrolled in MLS or LTA degree programs.

This year two MLS scholarships in the amount of $1,500.00 and up to two LTA scholarships in the amount of $700.00 will be awarded.

Application forms and guidelines are available on the CLA website (http://www.ctlibraryassociation.org/scholarship.htm). Materials must be submitted by the February 1, 2009 in order to receive consideration.

In addition to the monetary award, scholarship recipients receive a CLA membership as well as complimentary registration at the CLA Annual Conference.

For more information, please contact Debbie Herman (hermand@ccsu.edu, 860-832-2084) or Kim Farrington (farringtonk@ccsu.edu, 860-832-3408).

2009 Marks the 40th Anniversary of the Coretta Scott King Award

Given to African American authors and illustrators for outstanding inspirational and educational contributions, the Coretta Scott King Book Award titles promote understanding and appreciation of the culture of all peoples and their contribution to the realization of the American dream.

The award is designed to commemorate the life and works of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and to honor Mrs. Coretta Scott King for her courage and determination to continue the work for peace and world brotherhood.
To learn more about the award, click here.

Source: Simon&Schuster

Best Careers 2009: Librarian [US News and World Report]

Best Careers 2009: Librarian
By Marty Nemko


Overview.Forget about that image of librarians as a mousy bookworms. More and more of today's librarians must be clever interrogators, helping the patron to reframe their question more usefully. Librarians then become high-tech information sleuths, helping patrons plumb the oceans of information available in books and digital records, often starting with a clever Google search but frequently going well beyond. Read More



Source: US News & World Report