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<p class="MsoNormal">Greetings everyone!<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">For your consideration: <o:p></o:p></p>
<p style="margin-left:.5in">Don’t delay: <a href="http://www.ala.org/offices/oitp/cuttingedge/apply" target="_blank">
submit</a> your nomination for use of cutting-edge technology in library services now! As part of its ongoing effort to identify and recognize libraries that are delivering quality library services in new ways, the American Library Association (ALA) is accepting
submissions for the best library practices using cutting-edge technology through
<strong>November 15, 2013</strong>. Libraries selected for the recognition will be featured in a program at the 2014 ALA Annual Conference, highlighted through ALA publications and publicized via ALA media and web channels.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p style="margin-left:.5in">Last year, <a href="http://www.districtdispatch.org/2013/01/cutting-edge-2013/">
five libraries</a> in four states were cited for creative and cost-effective engagement with technology trends including BYOD (bring your own device), augmented reality, e-government, crowd-sourcing, and online learning.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">More information: <a href="http://www.districtdispatch.org/2013/11/last-call-submit-nomination-cutting-edge-technology-library-services-nov-15/">
http://www.districtdispatch.org/2013/11/last-call-submit-nomination-cutting-edge-technology-library-services-nov-15/</a>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Darci<o:p></o:p></p>
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Darci Hanning * Technology Development Consultant * Library Development Services<br>
Oregon State Library, 250 Winter St. NE, Salem, OR 97301<br>
503-378-2527 <a href="mailto:darci.hanning@state.or.us" title="blocked::mailto:darci.hanning@state.or.us">
<span style="color:blue">darci.hanning@state.or.us</span></a> <br>
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