Deadline extended for MA advocacy event

REGISTRATION DEADLINE extended to Monday, September 8th – I have just received word from PLA that they have extended the deadline to register for Turning the Page – Advocacy Symposium in Danvers, MA on September 23-25th.

REMEMBER: Up to three people from your library system are eligible to attend the conference, and we recommend that the [...]

Advocacy Symposium registration info mailed out this week

I just heard word from PLA that they will be mailing out the registration information for the Advocacy Symposium this week.  Please watch your mail for this information – it will be going to the library director’s attention.  If you do not receive it by the middle of next week, please let me know.
- Steve

PLA Advocacy Symposium – Dates and Info

PLA “Turning the Page” Advocacy Symposium
Maine and New Hampshire participating libraries only:
September 9 – 11, 2008 – Location: Portland, ME
Connecticut, Massachusetts and Rhode Island participating libraries only:
September 23-25, 2008 – Location: Danvers, MA
The training is designed to equip librarians and library supporters with the skills, confidence, and resources they need to create community partnerships, [...]

Grant approved, agreement letters sent

We are pleased to announce that the Opportunity Online hardware grant filed by NELINET on behalf of eligible libraries in CT, MA, ME, NH & RI has been approved by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.

You should soon be receiving information in the mail from NELINET regarding next steps in working towards fulfilling the requirements [...]