Dennis Nichols @ the Southern Writers Luncheon

Dennis Nichols @ the Southern Writers Luncheon
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Dennis Nichols, President, Alabama Library Association (and Adult Services Dept. Head @ HPL) is presiding over The Southern Writers Luncheon @ Alabama Library Association 2010 Convention in Huntsville, AL. The authors seated from left to right are: Hester Bass, children's author, Austin Boyd who writes about faith issues related to technology and business, Susan Gregg Gilmore who has a flair for writing Southern stories with humor interjected, and Jeri Landers, author, artist/illustrator.

Ala. Library Assoc. Public Library Div. Midwinter Conference

Kathy Johnson, Keynote Speaker – A Librarian’s Special Role. Want to see more? Go to flickr.

Kathy is a Children and Youth Advocate, Vocal Advocate for the disabled and the aging population, works with incarcerated women, two-time Mrs. Alabama, and currently serving as Director of Governor Bob Riley’s “Connecting Alabama” project.

Over the last few years, Kathy Johnson has spoken to over 80,000 people. She is a wonderful motivational speaker who inspired and moved us with her own personal story. We learned that as librarians we can influence, impact and empower the people we serve. We were challenged to leave with a new found pride in our profession. To be inspired for 2010!

Dennis Nichols Voted Alabama Library Association President

Congratulations to Dennis Nichols, Head of the Adult Services Department at Homewood Public Library, who was voted President of the Alabama Library Association. The association is composed of members from all types of libraries in the state including public libraries, elementary and secondary school libraries and college, university, and special (law, medical, business, etc.) libraries.

He began his three-year commitment in April 2008, during the annual Alabama Library Association state convention held in Birmingham. He served as President-elect for one year and assumes the office of President this week. 

In April 2010, he will become Past President, a position he will hold until April 2011. During the three-year period, he will be a voting member of the Executive Council of the Alabama Library Association.

Go Dennis!

Web 2.0 Blowout: What You Should Know About Online Marketing and Your Library!

This is a link to the presentation that I gave at the ALLA PLD (Ala. Library Assoc. Public Library Div.) Mid-Winter Conference Fri. Jan. 30 >> Web 2.0 Blowout: What You Should Know About Online Marketing and Your Library! I gleaned much of this info from having attended the Internet Librarian Conference the last two years, specifically Sarah Houghton-Jan's (LibrarianInBlack.net) workshops covering Online/Digital Marketing for libraries. With Sarah's permission, I shared tons of practical how-tos and tips to help Alabama librarians reach more customers.

The other presenters in our workshop were Katie Moellering from Emmet O'Neal Library and Jenne Johnson from Gardendale-Martha Moore Public Library. Katie shared her favorite blogging tips and Jenne enlightened us with how her library uses videocasting to attract customers.

Cheers!
Cheryl

Nichols Voted Alabama Library Association President-elect

Nichols Voted Alabama Library Association President-elect
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