Create a 60 second video telling us about your library and what you would hope to get out of attending PLA 2012 and send it to us. One winner will receive a free registration, four nights hotel, and up to $500 reimbursement for travel to and from the conference. If your library submits the video, only one person from the library can receive the prize. The top five videos (determined by members of the PLA board and staff) will be posted to our Facebook page for voting. The video with the most votes on Facebook wins! All videos submitted will be posted on our YouTube channel. Be creative! We look forward to seeing your videos! Submissions will be judged based on “clear, compelling, and creative video statements.

Some Guidelines:

• Videos should be a maximum length of 60 seconds. Suitable file types are .mp4, .wmv, .mov.
• Deadline to submit a video/photo – Wednesday, February 1, 4:30 p.m. (Central Time).
• Email the file to Kathleen Hughes, khughes. Include your name, library, contact information, and any video/photo details necessary.
• Use PLA 2012 Videos in the subject line.
• If you’re worried the file size is too big, use this free and easy file sharing site https://www.yousendit.com.
• Top five videos will be posted on PLA Facebook Page on Friday, February 3, 2012.
• The winner will be announced on Monday, February 6, 2012.

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Students! Tell Us Why You Would Like to Attend PLA 2012 and You Might Win
Library school students – send us a 150 word essay telling us about yourself and why attendance at PLA would benefit you. Be creative! Be succinct! Show us your enthusiasm and excitement for the public library world! We will pick the best essay and that person will receive one free conference registration, four nights hotel, and up to $500 reimbursement for travel to and from the conference.

Some Guidelines:

• Essays should be 150 words.
• Deadline to submit an essay is Wednesday, February 1, 4:30 p.m. (Central time).
• Send the essay to Kathleen Hughes, khughes as a word document attachment to an email. Include your name, library school, and contact information.
• Use PLA 2012 Essay in the subject line.
• Winner will be announced on Friday, February 3.

Questions contact Kathleen Hughes – khughes.

NCFL is now accepting applications for the third annual Libraries and Families Award, made possible by Better World Books. Three U.S.-based library literacy programs that serve families will win $10,000 each and scholarships to the National Conference on Family Literacy in 2012 and 2013.

Is your library literacy program making a difference for families? Do you have a unique and innovative approach? Both previously existing and new programs can apply.

The online application deadline is 11:59 p.m. on February 6, 2012.

http://www.famlit.org/award-grant-opportunities/libraries-and-families-award/

Check out the August 2010 issue of The Good Stuff!  It is packed with information about the upcoming NDLA Conference in Grand Forks, September 29-October 2, 2010. 

Here’s the direct link: 

http://ndlaonline.org/Good_Stuff/gsaugust10.pdf

Enjoy!

Marlene Anderson, chair, The Good Stuff Editorial Committee

The March 2010 issue of The Good Stuff has been posted on the NDLA website.  Click HERE to go directly to this issue. 

Highlights include:

·         New Children’s Library at Bismarck Public Library

·         National Library Week

·         MPLA Leadership Institute (find out who will represent North Dakota at the Leadership Institute)

·         OLA/MPLA Conference

·         Library Vision 2014

·         Grassroots Grant Recipient’s Story

·         Intellectual Freedom Book Review by Rhonda R. Schwartz

Plus …

·         2010 NDLA Awards

·         Browsing in the Cyberstacks

·         Good Stuff from Around the State …

·         North Dakota in Print

·         On the DOCket

·         Professional Development Grants Available

·         TechTips & More

·         Transitions

·         … and more!

Check it out! 

Marlene Anderson, chair

The Good Stuff Editorial Committee

NDLA’s Dakota Gold: Centennial Cookbook and History will be available at the 2009 NDLA Conference in Dickinson.

It makes a great gift and now is the best time to buy; there’s no sales tax on conference sales.

Stop by the Registration & Hospitality table to get your copy or copies!

The June 2009 issue of The Good Stuff is now available on the NDLA website.  Click here to go directly to this issue.       

Highlights include:

·         Fargo’s New Main Library

·         RAC (Rural Assistance Center)

·         Favorite Pet Fundraiser

·         Author John Berendt – Keynote Speaker at NDLA Conference

·         CPLA (Certified Public Library Administrator) Program

·         Correctional Facilities Libraries

·         TechTips & More – Captivating Students at a Distance

Plus:

·         People Stuff

·         Good Stuff from Around the State …

·         On the DOCket

·         Browsing through the Cyberstacks

·         North Dakota in Print

·         Recognize Excellence in ND Libraries – Nominate your colleagues for NDLA Awards

·         Professional Development Grant Opportunities

·         And more!

The August (pre-conference) issue will have news about 2009 NDLA Conference plans,  the NDLA elections, and more.  We plan to post it during the first week of August.

Marlene Anderson, chair

The Good Stuff Editorial Committee

The March issue of The Good Stuff is now available on the NDLA website.  The direct link to the issue is:  http://ndlaonline.org/Good_Stuff/gsmarch09.pdf.

This issue features:

·         Book challenge at Beulah High School Library

·         Fire at the Grand Forks Public Library

·         National Library Week 2009

·         Recognizing Excellence in NDLA (Librarian of the Year Award, Major Benefactor Award)

·         NDLA and Social Networking (NDLA Blogs, NDLA Joins Facebook)

·         KLA/MPLA Joint Conference

·         Flicker Tale Children’s Book Award Nominees

·         Leadership Opportunities in NDLA

·         2009 NDLA Conference

·         Summer Classes Being Offered for Graduate Credit

·         Think Tanks

·         GRHC Dakota Memories Heritage Tour

·         Manitoba Libraries Conference

·         Regular columns: 

o   President’s Message

o   Browsing in the Cyberstacks

o   North Dakota in Print

o   Good Stuff from Around the State

o   People Stuff

o   TechTips & More (Photography Club Blog, Computer Tips, Garmin GPS, Digital Photography, and IPods, Zunes, & MP3 Players)

o   Membership Report

o   Treasurer’s Report

The official deadline for submissions for the June 2009 issue of The Good Stuff was March 13, 2009, but really, it’s not too late!   I would like to include information about National Library Week 2009 celebrations around our state in the June issue.  Since NLW is April 12-18, please send your news and stories for that no later than Wednesday, April 22.

Good reading!

Marlene Anderson, chair

The Good Stuff Editorial Committee

Hello NDLA,

What’s happening in your library? 

You can share your news in The Good Stuff, NDLA’s online quarterly magazine.  The deadline for submissions for the June 2009 issue is Friday, March 13, 2009.  You can send your news and photos to me electronically at Marlene.Anderson@bsc.nodak.edu.  

To see several past issues of The Good Stuff, click on the link on the NDLA website.

I look forward to hearing from you,

Marlene Anderson, chair, The Good Stuff Editorial Committee

P.S.  The March issue will soon be available on the NDLA website!

I am glad to see NDLA join the world of blogging.  It is a powerful, yet easy way to share information, commentary, graphics, video, and more.

Marlene Anderson, Chair, The Good Stuff Editorial Committee

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