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SUMMARY:Developing the Adult Nonfiction Collection (ALA Webinar)
DESCRIPTION:The Massachusetts Library System is pleased to announce that we 
 have contracted with ALA to provide our members with access to their live 
 webinars.  These webinars are free to MLS members who register through our 
 calendar.  Please do not register directly with ALA. Members who register 
 directly with ALA are responsible for paying their registration fee. 
 \n\nPlease help us keep MLS sponsored training free for all members. If you 
 are unable to attend the live webinar\, please cancel your registration. A 
 cancellation link can be found in your confirmation email\, or you may 
 contact Sarah Donnelly at sdonnelly@masslibsystem.org to cancel. 
 \n\n\nDescription\n\nAdult nonfiction collections pose unique challenges. 
 In this event\, collection development expert Stephanie Sendaula will show 
 you best practices for developing\, maintaining\, and weeding the adult 
 nonfiction collection\, with an emphasis on staying up to date with trends 
 in popular areas such as memoirs and cookbooks.\n\nYou’ll gain an 
 understanding of which materials that have a limited shelf life\, and 
 library staff who specialize in collection development or reference will 
 gain a better understanding of the importance of nonfiction\, the variety 
 of it\, and how to best tailor their collection to meet their community's 
 needs.\n\n\n\nLearning Outcomes\n\nAfter participating in this event\, you 
 will:\n\n\n	Have a stronger understanding of how to get started with 
 nonfiction collection development\n	Be equipped to stay up to date with 
 nonfiction trends that can help you to keep a collection current\n	Gain the 
 confidence to purchase books in subjects outside of your usual reading 
 interests\n\n\n\n\nPresenter\n\nStephanie Sendaula is Programming and 
 Outreach Specialist at LibraryLinkNJ. She was previously Associate Editor 
 at Library Journal and has extensive experience in collection development 
 as a public and academic librarian as well as a freelancer for NoveList. In 
 addition to presenting on collection development and management\, she also 
 has solid experience presenting on issues relating to intellectual freedom 
 and censorship in libraries.\n\n\n\nAccessibility Information\n\nIf you 
 have questions or requests regarding accessibility\, contact ce@ala.org or 
 at 312-280-5100.
LOCATION:Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="Learning Services":MAILTO:learn@masslibsystem.org
CATEGORIES:Vendor Webinar - ALA
CONTACT;CN="Learning Services":MAILTO:learn@masslibsystem.org
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