Letter Expresses Concern About NARA Decision to End “Snapshot” Policy
A letter sent on April 29th to the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) expressed serious concerns about its decision to no longer capture “snapshots” of government web pages at the end of the current Administration. Initiated by openthegovernment.org and co-signed by the ALA in addition to 19 other organizations, the letter urges the NARA [...]
Organize a Virtual Library Legislative Day!
Can’t make it to DC on May 14 for National Library Legislative Day? No problem.
Post this flier and recruit everyone you know to take part in a VIRTUAL LIBRARY LEGISLATIVE DAY!
Through Virtual Library Legislative Day, thousands of people all across the country will call, fax and email their Members of Congress to tell them about [...]
IRS Thanks Libraries for Public Service
On April 24, ALA received a letter from the Internal Revenue Service congratulating us on the 50th anniversary of National Library Week and thanking libraries for their continued excellent service to the public.
In honor of the 50th anniversary of National Library Week, I would like to offer my personal congratulations and heartfelt thanks for your [...]
Grants Update: April 28, 2008
High School Retention Programs Funded
AT&T High School Success Special Grants Program
The AT&T High School Success Special Grants Program, an initiative of the AT&T Foundation, will provide support to high schools, school districts, and nonprofit organizations across the United States. Existing high school retention programs with a successful track record are [...]
OITP Announces Release of Regional Library Cooperatives Report
The Office for Information Technology Policy (OITP) is pleased to announce the release of Regional Library Cooperatives and the Future of Broadband, a report detailing the best practices, successful strategies, and challenges of Regional Library Cooperatives (RLCs) as they help libraries obtain high-speed connectivity.
RLCs are key institutions in promoting and supporting high-speed broadband in libraries, [...]
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