Library Journal and School Library Journal's up-to-the-minute coverage of the American Library Association's (ALA) annual conference, to be held in Chicago July 9–July 15, 2009. Breaking news, views, developments, and live reports from the show floor. Check back often for updates via bookmark or RSS. en-us http://www.libraryjournal.com/community/ALA+Annual+Conference+News/49047.html?nid=4777 2009 Reed Business Information. Subject to its http://www.libraryjournal.com/info/260304.html Terms of Use. Wed, 11 Nov 2009 09:49:07 MST http://www.libraryjournal.com/article/CA6672996.html?nid=4777 Survey shows that graduates, professionals see new grads differently. Mon, 27 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.libraryjournal.com/article/CA6672661.html?nid=4777 Panelists at ALA Annual conference agree deal has huge potential, but wary about pricing, privacy, and control. Thu, 23 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.libraryjournal.com/article/CA6672607.html?nid=4777 Copyright ruling spawns revamped book, new support for derivative works. Wed, 22 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.libraryjournal.com/article/CA6672563.html?nid=4777 Auditorium lineup, ALTAFF programs draw attentive librarians Wed, 22 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.libraryjournal.com/article/CA6671858.html?nid=4777 ALA 2009: This week, LJ caught up with the mastermind behind the @ALAsecrets Twitter account that aired some of the recent conference's dirty laundry. Tue, 21 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.libraryjournal.com/article/CA6672204.html?nid=4777 Webinar scheduled for July 22; applications due August 14. Tue, 21 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.libraryjournal.com/article/CA6672170.html?nid=4777 Council, Executive Board address variety of issues; Alire stresses advocacy. Tue, 21 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.libraryjournal.com/article/CA6671751.html?nid=4777 ALA’s virtual conference session on security, though not without production hiccups, proves illuminating…. Fri, 17 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.libraryjournal.com/article/CA6671431.html?nid=4777 Just a few minutes from "potentially explosive conditions," academic libraries are urged to consider maverick models of scholarship at the 2009 SPARC-ACRL forum “Rough Waters: Navigating Hard Times in the Scholarly Communication Marketplace.”... Thu, 16 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.libraryjournal.com/article/CA6671470.html?nid=4777 At an ALA 2009 session titled “Thingamabobs and Doodads," Salem-South Lyon District Library's (MI) Holly Hibner and Mary Kelly posit that, these days, tech support is reference.... Thu, 16 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.libraryjournal.com/article/CA6671464.html?nid=4777 How public libraries and academic libraries can work together was the subject of the panel “Our Town, Common Ground,” presented by the College Libraries Section (CLS) on July 12 at the American Library Association's (ALA) Annual Conference.... Thu, 16 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.libraryjournal.com/article/CA6671182.html?nid=4777 On Monday at the ALA conference, Neal Wyatt (Wyatt’s World and RUSA president) inaugurated a new series on RA, discussing the potential of Pandora and bringing in Susan Chun (The Steve Project) and Nora Rawlinson (EarlyWord)…. Wed, 15 Jul 2009 11:45:00 EST http://www.libraryjournal.com/article/CA6670932.html?nid=4777 The timely panel "Job Hunting in a Recession: Tips from Experts in the Field" emphasized to job seekers the importance of preparation, professionalization, persistence, and realism.... Wed, 15 Jul 2009 09:00:00 EST http://www.libraryjournal.com/article/CA6671137.html?nid=4777 As baby boomers age, with the last of them turning 65 in 2029, it's getting more and more imporatant to shape library services to meet their needs.... Wed, 15 Jul 2009 08:58:00 EST http://www.libraryjournal.com/article/CA6670879.html?nid=4777 Monday’s tweets had ALA attendees sharing anecdotes, insights, and observations as the conference neared its close. Here, LJ selects the #ALA2009 hashtag tweets best illustrating the day's surreal mood…. Tue, 14 Jul 2009 09:37:00 EST http://www.libraryjournal.com/article/CA6670900.html?nid=4777 Panelists weigh in with observations and predictions, including whether libraries have the ability to force broad-scale change.... Tue, 14 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.libraryjournal.com/article/CA6670884.html?nid=4777 At the 40th-anniversary celebration of the Freedom To Read Foundation (FTRF) in Chicago, colleagues, family, friends celebrated and reflected on the life of FTRF founder Judith Krug, an indomitable personality and savvy strategist.... Tue, 14 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.libraryjournal.com/article/CA6670769.html?nid=4777 In a LITA-hosted discussion at the ALA Annual Conference in Chicago, three 2009 LJ Movers & Shakers from DOK, Holland’s cutting-edge public library, discuss the possibilities of the future…. Mon, 13 Jul 2009 16:11:00 EST http://www.libraryjournal.com/article/CA6670615.html?nid=4777 Visit LJ's Flickr page for a sampling of our latest photos from the ALA show! Direct link within.... Mon, 13 Jul 2009 11:01:00 EST http://www.libraryjournal.com/article/CA6670413.html?nid=4777 OCLC presented its pilot “Geek the Library” ad campaign to help public libraries raise support during downturn by tapping into people’s passion for their libraries…. Mon, 13 Jul 2009 05:00:00 EST