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Greetings! Register now for the Association for Library Service to Children's (ALSC) 2010 National Institute! Taking place in Atlanta on September 23 - 25, 2010 at the Emory Conference Center, the Institute touches on some of the most important topics in library service for children such as technology in the library, children's literature and programming & partnerships. Still curious why you should attend the ALSC Institute? * For as little as $360 you receive nearly 30 hours of educations programming that includes five programs, three keynote sessions, and multiple networking activities. Registration also includes all handout materials, meals and snacks. * This is one of the only conferences devoted solely to children's librarianship, literature and technology. * Learn from more than seven award-wining authors, illustrators and artists including: Ashley Bryan, Carmen Agra Deedy, John McCutcheon, Walter Dean Myers, Christopher Myers, Brian Selznick, and David Saylor. * Bring information back to your library on improving your programming, increasing your partnerships and enhancing your technology. * Networking! More than 200 children's librarians, authors, illustrators and publishers will be at the Institute to meet new people and exchange ideas. * Get an up-close look at one of Atlanta's most interesting venues, the Center for Puppetry Arts. * All programming and lodging is at the Emory Conference Center making the Institute extremely easy to navigate. * Check out the ALSC Blog <http://www.alsc.ala.org/blog/?cat=106> to hear what 2008 Institute participants are saying about their experience! Posts are being added weekly; don't forget to visit the blog again in the future for more member reflections. Registration program details and prices are now available on the ALSC Web site. Early bird registration (ends 6/30) for an ALSC member is $360; regular advance registration (7/1 - 8/25) is $395 for an ALSC member, $410 for an ALA member, $435 for a nonmember, and $320 for students. More pricing options, such as discounted group rates and single day passes, are also available on the ALSC Web site. For more information please visit http://www.ala.org/alscinstitute. Questions should be directed to ALSC Deputy Director Kirby Simmering at ksimmering@ala.org or 1-800-545-2433, ext. 2164. -------------------------------------------------------------------- Please note: All LM_NET postings are protected by copyright law. You can prevent most e-mail filters from deleting LM_NET postings by adding LM_NET@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU to your e-mail address book. To change your LM_NET status, you send a message to: listserv@listserv.syr.edu In the message write EITHER: 1) SIGNOFF LM_NET 2) SET LM_NET NOMAIL 3) SET LM_NET MAIL 4) SET LM_NET DIGEST * To contact an LM_NET Moderator: LM_NET-request@listserv.syr.edu * LM_NET Help & Information: http://lmnet.wordpress.com/ * LM_NET Archive: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/archive/ * EL-Announce with LM_NET Select: http://lm-net.info/join.html * LM_NET Supporters: http://lmnet.wordpress.com/category/links/el-announce/ * LM_NET Wiki: http://lmnet.wikispaces.com/ --------------------------------------------------------------------