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Upcoming Events & Conferences

2010 ArLA/SELA Joint Conference (Sept. 26-28, 2010)

ALPS InfoBits (November 4, 2010)

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ALA Traveling Exhibit: Lewis & Clark and the Indian Country at the UAM Library

A traveling exhibit composed of six metal panels that tells the story of the explorers' historic 1804-06 expedition from the viewpoint of the Indians who lived along their route. The exhibit will be at the University of Arkansas at Monticello Library from August 27 - October 5. There will be a variety of associated events with the exhibit including:

Opening Ceremony with presentation by Dr. William Shea on Sept. 9 at 7 p.m.

Book Talk by Dr. Kate Stewart on Sept. 16 at 7 p.m.

-Books to be discussed: Sacajawea by Anna Lee Waldo and Undaunted Courage by Stephen Ambrose

Presentation by Dr. George Sabo, III on Oct. 5 at 7 p.m.

Also, The UAM Librarians are available for customized tours for classes or other organizations. For more information, contact Mary Heady at heady@uamont.edu.

Absentee Ballots

For those ArLA Members that are unable to attend the ArLA/SELA Joint Conference, Absentee Ballots are available here.

Arkansas Library Association Supports the ALA Spectrum Presidential Initiative

Read the full press release at http://www.ala.org/ala/newspresscenter/news/pressreleases2010/march2010/arkansaslaspectrum_ofd.cfm.

Centennial Committee Plans Calendar of Arkansas Libraries

In 2011, the Arkansas Library Association (ArLA) will celebrate its centennial. As part of our celebration we are designing a wall calendar, highlighting libraries around the state. For more information about the calendar and how to submit photographs, click on the information sheet (PDF).

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