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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D">I thought some of you might be interested in the following opportunity to attend ALA’s Association for Library Services to Children’s Virtual Institute. This
is a unique experience to participate in a national virtual conference for children’s library staff. Typically this conference is face-to-face so this may be a once in a lifetime opportunity.—Katie
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<a name="1"></a><a href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AlscBlog/~3/EeKTs2dybeY/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email"><b><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#000099;text-decoration:none">10 Reasons to Register for the 2016
ALSC Virtual Institute</span></b></a> <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p style="line-height:140%"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:140%;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:black">Registration is now open for the
<a href="http://www.ala.org/alsc/2016-alsc-virtual-institute"><b><span style="color:#000099;text-decoration:none">2016 ALSC Virtual Institute</span></b></a>, which takes place September 15-16, 2016. Maybe you need ten reasons why registering is an amazing idea?<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="line-height:140%"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:140%;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:black">No problem. Got you covered. In no specific order:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<h2 style="line-height:140%"><span style="font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:black">Virtual Institute Top Ten<o:p></o:p></span></h2>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:140%;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:black">It’s entirely online.</span></strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:140%;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:black"> There’s
no special software. All you need to attend is a computer and an internet browser.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:140%;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:black">It features an amazing lineup of events and topics.</span></strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:140%;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:black">
<a href="http://www.ala.org/alsc/virtual-institute-agenda"><b><span style="color:#000099;text-decoration:none">Check out the agenda</span></b></a>. It’s a healthy mixture of presentations focusing on programming, partnerships, and serving all ages in your library.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:140%;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:black">You’ll get immediate access to the archived session.</span></strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:140%;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:black">
All registered users retain access to the Virtual Institute programs for up to a year after the event.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:140%;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:black">The Big Ideas Keynote Session featuring Kate Gallagher.</span></strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:140%;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:black">
Sponsored by the Carole D. Fiore Leadership Fund, this event will focus on <a href="http://www.ala.org/alsc/virtual-institute-education-programs">
<b><span style="color:#000099;text-decoration:none">how using children’s literature can lead to better understanding of social justice.</span></b></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:140%;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:black">It offers sneaky-good networking.</span></strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:140%;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:black">
Can’t afford to attend a conference thousands of miles away? You can see your friends and colleagues online! Registrants have the opportunity to network through moderated discussion forums after each program.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:140%;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:black">The affordability</span></strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:140%;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:black">. Discounts
for ALSC members, ALA members, students, and groups.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:140%;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:black">ALSC has made it easier for you to convince your supervisor</span></strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:140%;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:black">.
You can download the <a href="http://www.ala.org/alsc/sites/ala.org.alsc/files/content/Virtual%20Institute16%20Supervisor%20Letter.docx">
<b><span style="color:#000099;text-decoration:none">Virtual Institute supervisor letter</span></b></a>, which contains valuable information on how the Virtual Institute will improve your skills!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:140%;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:black">You can register online right up to the day it starts</span></strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:140%;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:black">.
Like to take your time with decisions? No problem. Late planner? No problem!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:140%;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:black">It’s a tailor-made all-staff training event. </span></strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:140%;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:black">If
you’re a youth services manager, you can invite your staff to participate in this great event.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:140%;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:black">It’s focused solely on children’s librarianship.</span></strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:140%;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:black">
Whether your a children’s librarian, school librarian, teacher, or other, the Virtual Institute is one of the only online conferences that is laser-focused on youth librarianship.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="line-height:140%"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:140%;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:black">The post
<a href="http://www.alsc.ala.org/blog/2016/08/10-reasons-register-2016-alsc-virtual-institute/">
<b><span style="color:#000099;text-decoration:none">10 Reasons to Register for the 2016 ALSC Virtual Institute</span></b></a> appeared first on
<a href="http://www.alsc.ala.org/blog"><b><span style="color:#000099;text-decoration:none">ALSC Blog</span></b></a>.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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