OGR Hot Topics 2006
August 3, 2006
ALA submits testimony against Library of Congress cataloguing changes
On July 27, the American Library Association (ALA) submitted testimony to the Committee on House Administration regarding the Library of Congress’ decision to cease the creation of series authority records and treat all series only via transcription in bibliographic records. ALA’s testimony voiced concern about [...]
Department of Education Calls for Comments on Proposed Priority for LSL
As in years past, the Assistant Secretary for Elementary and Secondary Education has proposed a priority under the Improving Literacy Through School Libraries Program, and the Department of Education is calling for comments regarding this proposed priority. Comments would need to be received by January 19, 2007.
Improving Literacy Through School Libraries is a federal grant [...]
FBI Director’s Comments to Senate Reveal Continued Hostility Toward Libraries, Privacy
In a written response to the U.S. Senate, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director Robert S. Mueller III again demonstrated that the Department of Justice fails to comprehend the role of libraries and the importance of privacy in the United States.
The FBI submitted Mueller’s answers in response to written questions that followed the May 2, [...]
Your Answers Needed Regarding Optional State Sales Tax Table
The IRS has asked if libraries would like to have a publication with directions on Optional State Sales Taxes. Please email Andy Bridges – abridges@alawash.org – with a yes or no. Simple majority will rule. We must communicate your desires by December 29.
More precisely, the IRS Distribution Center is trying to determine if they should [...]
ALA Presents Advocacy Leadership Program at 2007 Midwinter Meeting
PRESS RELEASE
NEWS
For Immediate Release
December 20, 2006
Contact: Marci Merola
PR-Specialist, Advocacy
mmerola@ala.org
312-280-2431
ALA presents advocacy leadership program at 2007 Midwinter Meeting
CHICAGO – The American Library Association (ALA) will present “Creating Advocacy Leaders: An Advocacy Institute Leadership Program” at its 2007 Midwinter Meeting in Seattle on Saturday, January 20, 2007, from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. in rooms 602-603 of the [...]
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