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  1. Learn to use Google Apps and Open Office and save money through new eCourse ow.ly/b7Cvm 6:23 AM May 24th via HootSuite
  2. Learn how linked data will transform libraries in new workshop ow.ly/b6M9o 1:49 PM May 23rd via HootSuite
  3. The newest TECH SET® offers 10 guides to today's best library technologies ow.ly/b6M6Y 1:22 PM May 23rd via HootSuite
  4. This summer, Step Up to the Plate @ your library ow.ly/b6wcN 11:43 AM May 23rd via HootSuite
  5. Don’t miss the Advocacy Corner at the ALA Membership Pavilion during 2012 Annual Conference #ala12 ow.ly/b6w86 10:34 AM May 23rd via HootSuite
  6. AASL to announce 2012 Best Websites for Teaching and Learning at ALA Annual Conference in Anaheim #ala12 ow.ly/b6avz 8:17 AM May 23rd via HootSuite
  7. New ALA report explores challenges of equitable access to digital content ow.ly/b68Io 7:22 AM May 23rd via HootSuite
  8. Library History Round Table supports Spectrum Presidential Initiative ow.ly/b5eBu 2:52 PM May 22nd via HootSuite
  9. 'Empowering Diverse Voices' webinar shares diverse perspectives on library leadership ow.ly/b55wJ 2:15 PM May 22nd via HootSuite
  10. New public library data from PLA available online ow.ly/b51Ie 12:55 PM May 22nd via HootSuite
  11. AASL webinar on Common Core State Standards encourages school librarians to 'seize the day!' ow.ly/b51ES 12:15 PM May 22nd via HootSuite
  12. McRae wins LexisNexis Outstanding Friends Conference Grant #ala12 ow.ly/b4SYA 11:35 AM May 22nd via HootSuite
  13. Association Options Fair provides opportunities to engage #ala12 ow.ly/b4OEo 10:49 AM May 22nd via HootSuite
  14. ALCTS presents RDA at Annual #ala12 ow.ly/b4LfJ 10:06 AM May 22nd via HootSuite
  15. ASCLA elects Sara G. Laughlin, public library director, to division vice-president/president-elect role ow.ly/b4Eck 9:35 AM May 22nd via HootSuite
  16. Kern elected vice-president/president-elect of RUSA ow.ly/b4BR2 8:19 AM May 22nd via HootSuite
  17. Honorary member nominations open ow.ly/b4xIV 7:47 AM May 22nd via HootSuite
  18. Free public library advocacy training from PLA offers unique opportunity for interactive online education #ala12 ow.ly/b32Ox 9:01 AM May 21st via HootSuite
  19. YALSA and the Dollar General Literacy Foundation award grants to 40 Libraries ow.ly/b0ALD 2:27 PM May 18th via HootSuite
  20. LLAMA webinar helps you develop a free online management system ow.ly/b0AIF 1:24 PM May 18th via HootSuite