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<DIV><SPAN class=953100615-14052009>Hello! ALA's Association for Library
Services to Children (ALSC) is offering three online classes this summer.
This is a great opportunity for professional development in youth
services. Class are 4-6 weeks in length. They are self-directed,
although they may have one or two synchronous live online chats which
would be scheduled in advance. Cost ranges from $95-$165 per class.
For more information go to: <FONT color=#0000ff><A
href="http://tiny.cc/oh53K">http://tiny.cc/oh53K</A></FONT><FONT
color=#000000>. </FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV><SPAN class=953100615-14052009><FONT color=#000000>If you have any
questions, please ask ALSC at 1-800-545-2433 extension 2163 or <A
href="mailto:alsc@ala.org">alsc@ala.org</A>.</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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<P>School’s not out for summer this year! ALSC is offering three engaging
online education courses, beginning July 20, that will enhance your professional
skills and knowledge. The three courses being offered are: “<STRONG><FONT
color=#ff0000>Reading Instruction and Children’s Books</FONT></STRONG>,”
“<STRONG><FONT color=#008000>The Newbery Medal: Past, Present and
Future</FONT></STRONG>” and “<STRONG><FONT color=#0000ff>Sharing Poetry with
Children</FONT></STRONG>.” Registration opens May 18, and discounted rates
are available for ALSC members.</P>
<P>ALSC’s online courses have received excellent reviews from
participants. Every week during the month of May, the ALSC Blog will
feature first-hand accounts of participant experiences. Check-out the
first three posts that were just listed today!</P>
<P>Courses are taught asynchronously using Moodle, an online learning
community. A certificate of completion will be sent to participants upon
successfully finishing the course. Detailed descriptions and course
registration information is available on the <A title="ALSC Web site"
href="http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/divs/alsc/edcareeers/profdevelopment/alscweb/index.cfm">ALSC
Web site</A>. Fees are $95 for personal ALSC members; $145 for personal
ALA members; and $165 for non-members.</P></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; mso-layout-grid-align: none"
align=center><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">Katie Anderson, Library Development
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align=center><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">* Youth Services Consultant *
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/><st1:place w:st="on"><st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Oregon</st1:PlaceName>
<st1:PlaceType w:st="on">Center</st1:PlaceType></st1:place> for the Book
Coordinator *<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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align=center><st1:PlaceName w:st="on"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">Oregon</SPAN></st1:PlaceName><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"> <st1:PlaceType w:st="on">State</st1:PlaceType> Library,
250 <SPAN class=GramE>Winter</SPAN> <st1:City w:st="on">St.</st1:City>
<st1:State w:st="on">NE</st1:State>, <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:City
w:st="on">Salem</st1:City>, <st1:State w:st="on">OR</st1:State> <st1:PostalCode
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<P class=MsoNormal style="TEXT-ALIGN: center" align=center><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"><A
href="mailto:katie.anderson@state.or.us">katie.anderson@state.or.us</A>,
503-378-2528<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P></DIV>
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