August 2011: National Librarian Training Program Supports Workforce Recovery Efforts

A grant to WebJunction and the State Library of North Carolina is helping libraries, nationwide, to meet increasing demands to connect customers with workforce resources.

Gale Debuts Enhanced Career Transitions Resource

Gale, part of Cengage Learning and a leading publisher of research and reference resources for libraries, schools and businesses, today announced major enhancements to Career Transitions, its online career service tool.

Sony Discontinues AIT Drives And Libraries

Sony gives notice that the AIT format has reached its End of Life

Libraries to Enrich Lives in 12 U.S. Communities Through Expansion of Digital Access

From the Announcement: A new initiative expands digital access and training through local libraries in 12 U.S. communities, aiming to enhance citizens’ ability to use the power of the Internet to improve their lives. “Digital access is essential to first class citizenship in our society. Without digital, you lack full access to information, you are second class economically and even socially,” said Alberto Ibargüen, president and CEO of Knight Foundation. “If a job application at Wal-Mar

Ypulse Monthly Events Roundup: UGCX, Libraries 3.0: Teen Edition & More

Today we’re bringing you our monthly roundup of cool youth media and marketing events you or your company may want to attend. If your company hosts an event relevant to the youth media or marketing space that you’d like us to highlight, email me . October Event Updates Ed. Note: For more September and October events check last month’s roundup . CARU Annual Conference 2009 Date: October 7, 2009 Location: New York, NY Cost: CBBB Partners or CARU Supporters $650 / Non-Partners $80