Hi Everyone!

Because there's been so much activity on this listserv about National
Library Week, I thought I would pass along this message.  fyi.

Chris Olson, M.L.S., M.A.S.
Chris Olson & Associates
Library Marketing Consultants
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http://www.chrisolson.com
410/647-6708
410/647-0415 fax

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>Date: Fri, 21 Mar 1997 08:18:01 -0500
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>From: "Patricia A. Wand" <[log in to unmask]>
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>Subject: National Library Week countdown
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>>Subject: National Library Week countdown
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>>Please forward this message as appropriate...
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>>The countdown begins...Because of the current great interest in all
>>things having to do with the Internet, but particularly children's access
>>and the use of filtering systems,  we would like to again encourage you
>>to sponsor educational programs for the public, particularly parents,
>>during National Library Week, April 13-19, and on Log-on Day, April16.
>>Please let  the Public Information Office know of any programs you have
>>planned ASAP as we will be highlighting these efforts by libraries to the
>>national media.
>>
>>We would also like to hear about your ongoing efforts to educate
>>parents/the public and any experience you have with introducing Internet
>>access, promoting child safety on the Internet, the use of filtering
>>systems and public reaction, also any  helpful suggestions to share with
>>other libraries.
>>
>>Be sure to check out the new ParentsPage on the ALA Web site at http://
>>www.ala.org -- lots of great tips for helpings kids connect to the library,
>>how to raise a reader, child safety on the Internet and more.
>>
>>FYI, the April issue of Sesame Street Parents features a profile of  John
>>Edward Peters, senior chidlren's librarian at New York City's Epiphany
>>Branch Library, where he includes visits to homeless sheters ane
>>hospitals among his activities.  Thanks to Graceanne DeCandido for
>>suggesting John.
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>>The March issue of Parents features a prominent mention of Log-on Day.
>>The March issue of Child  plugs library web pages for parents and kids.
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>>Last but not least, NetDay, the national volunteer effort to wire schools
>>and libraries to the Internet, will be Saturday, April 19, during National
>>Library Week.  Check out the Web site at http://www.netday.org to learn
>>more about how your library can connect with NetDay.
>>
>>Linda Wallace, director, Public Information Office
>>American Library Asssociation
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>>Joyce Kelly, press officer
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