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NEWS: New ASCLA webinar provides practical tools for increasing usability and accessibility of websites

May 21, 2013 – 5:34 pm

CHICAGO — “Accessibility is Usability,” a new webinar hosted by the Association of Specialized and Cooperative Library Agencies (ASCLA), will tackle Web accessibility and its strong connection to usability and will also discuss adaptive technologies, how to write accessible website code and how to check a website for accessibility. “Accessibility is Usability” will cover key concepts of accessible [...]

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Online Course: Sign up today for “Improving Library Services for People with Disabilities”

April 15, 2013 – 11:52 am

The next session of the Association of Specialized and Cooperative Library Agencies’ (ASCLA) valuable online course “Improving Library Services for People with Disabilities” will take place April 22 – May 19 This course includes two live online chat sessions, scheduled for Thursday, May 2, 3-4 pm Central Time and Thursday, May 16, 3-4 pm Central Time. Registration will end [...]

By Liz, ASCLA Staff | Posted in Continuing Education, Division News, Events, Independent Librarians, Member Involvement, Outreach, Professional Development, State Libraries, Universal Access | Also tagged ascla, online course, people with disabilities | Comments (0)

ASCLA Online Learning: Topics for upcoming offerings include services to Latinos, people with disabilities, youth in detention

March 15, 2013 – 4:34 pm

Our calendar is overflowing with online learning events–keep reading to find one or more that fits your needs. Whether it’s grabbing some quick tips or best practices from a webinar, or gaining a new perspective or relevant skills from an online course, there’s something here to improve your resume and directly impact service delivery at [...]

By Liz, ASCLA Staff | Posted in Continuing Education, Division News, Events, Fun Stuff, Independent Librarians, LSSPS, Member Involvement, Professional Development, Underserved Populations, Universal Access | Also tagged ala, ascla, detained youth, incarcerated youth, Latinos, library, online course, people with disabilities, special populations, webinar | Comments (0)

Seeking Beta Testers: Webinar for ASCLA Accessibility Academy

February 25, 2013 – 8:43 am

ASCLA is developing an online interactive module on help improve library staff communication and interactions with people with disabilities. “Positive Interactions: Making the Library a Welcoming and Empowering Place for People with Disabilities” is the first presentation in our Accessibility Academy series. We’re seeking a small group of “beta testers” who would be interested in [...]

By Liz, ASCLA Staff | Posted in Continuing Education, Division News, Events, Independent Librarians, LSSPS, Member Involvement, Outreach, Professional Development, Underserved Populations, Universal Access | Also tagged ascla, beta testers, people with disabilities | Comments (0)

CEUs now available for ASCLA online course “Improving Library Services for People with Disabilities”

February 12, 2013 – 11:59 am

The Association of Specialized and Cooperative Library Agencies (ASCLA) is now offering continuing education units (CEUs) for its online course “Improving Library Services for People with Disabilities.” The next session of this course begins Monday, Feb. 18; registration will end at close-of-business on Thursday, Feb. 14 Friday, Feb. 15. Providing library services to people with [...]

By Liz, ASCLA Staff | Posted in Continuing Education, Division News, LSSPS, Member Involvement, Outreach, Professional Development, Underserved Populations, Universal Access | Also tagged accessibility, ala, ascla, CEUs, continuing education, disabilities, person first language, Professional Development | Comments (0)

RFP for Accessibility Academy Project Consultant: Deadline extended to Nov. 20

October 31, 2012 – 8:31 pm

ASCLA has extended the deadline for its RFP for a project consultant to 6:00 p.m. Central Time on Tuesday, November 20, 2012. Download the complete RFP. The consultant will assist in the production of an online, interactive ASCLA Accessibility Academy module focused on improving library staff communications and interactions with people with disabilities. ASCLA, a division of ALA, [...]

By Liz, ASCLA Staff | Posted in Call for Applications, Continuing Education, Division News, Fun Stuff, Independent Librarians, Leadership, LSSPS, Member Involvement, Underserved Populations, Universal Access, Writing | Also tagged accessibility, ascla, project consultant, RFP | Comments (0)

“Creating a Latino Friendly Library”: Register for Nov. 15 webinar today

October 31, 2012 – 3:22 pm

Nationwide, Latino communities continue to grow. The Census Bureau reports that the U.S. Hispanic population is now 50.5 million–a 43% growth from the previous census–and that one in four people under the age of 18 is Latino. Even in the face of this significant growth, bringing Latinos into the library in our communities still remains [...]

By Liz, ASCLA Staff | Posted in Continuing Education, Division News, Events, Fun Stuff, Independent Librarians, Leadership, LSSPS, Member Involvement, Professional Development, Professional Resources, Underserved Populations, Universal Access, Writing | Also tagged ascla, Latinos, special populations, webinar | Comments (0)

ASCLA seeks proposals for 2013 webinars

October 26, 2012 – 9:08 am

ASCLA invites subject matter experts and experienced librarians with knowledge to share to submit proposals for ASCLA webinars to be presented in 2013 as a part of ASCLA’s outstanding online learning offerings. ASCLA welcomes proposals on topics that will assist our diverse membership in improved service delivery and job performance, as well as topics that [...]

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RFP issued for ASCLA Accessibility Academy Project Consultant

October 1, 2012 – 11:31 am

The Association of Specialized and Cooperative Library Agencies (ASCLA) has issued an RFP for a project consultant to assist in the production of an online, interactive ASCLA Accessibility Academy module focused on improving library staff communications and interactions with people with disabilities; responses are due by Monday, Oct. 15, 2012. ASCLA, a division of ALA, [...]

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Register Now! ASCLA Online Course “Improving Library Services for People with Disabilities”

August 7, 2012 – 11:36 am

Registration is now open for the next offering of “Improving Library Services for People with Disabilities”, an online course offered by the Association of Specialized and Cooperative Library Agencies (ASCLA) that aligns with one of the division’s core values: access to library services and information for all. Register online now for this course. Schedule: The [...]

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