The company foundation listed below has locations in Brenham, Bryan, Lampasas, and Waco. If you are in or near these locations, you might want to try applying to them.
Laurie Laurie Mahaffey, Deputy Director Central Texas Library System, Inc. 1005 West 41st Street Austin, Texas 78756 www.ctls.net [email protected] 512-583-0704 x18 800-262-4431 x18 ________________________________ From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Library Developments Sent: Friday, August 14, 2009 5:16 AM To: Laurie Mahaffey Subject: Library Developments Library Developments <http://www.tsl.state.tx.us/ld/librarydevelopments> <http://fusion.google.com/add?source=atgs&feedurl=http://feeds.feedburner.com/LibraryDevelopments> Link to Library Developments <http://www.tsl.state.tx.us/ld/librarydevelopments> ________________________________ Chat with IFLA in Milan <http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/LibraryDevelopments/~3/nd6HVVTeAoc/> Posted: 13 Aug 2009 08:09 AM PDT The International Federation of Library Associations <http://www.ifla.org/> (IFLA) will hold its 75th IFLA General Conference and Assembly, from August 23 to August 29 in Milan, Italy. Selected video chats of the presentations from the conference program will be open to the public for participation. The schedule of upcoming chats and topics: * Michael Stephens, assistant professor in the Graduate School of Library and Information Science at Dominican University in Illinois, discussing "Library 2.0 and Social Networking Technologies" on August 23, 15:30 GMT (11:30 a.m. EDT) * Josie Parker, director of the Ann Arbor District Library in Michigan, discussing "Innovative Public Library Programs" on August 24, 11:00 GMT (7 a.m. EDT) * Meaghan O'Connor, program coordinator at IREX (the International Research and Exchanges Board, a nonprofit organization), discussing "Sister Libraries" on August 24, 15:00 GMT (11 a.m. EDT) * Erich Kesse, past director of the Digital Library Center at the University of Florida, discussing "International and Collaborative Digital Library Projects" on August 25, 11:00 GMT (7 a.m. EDT) * María Gentle, Youth services librarian for the Arlington Public Libary in Virginia, discussing "Youth Services/Teen Services and Outreach" on August 25, 13:00 GMT (9 a.m. EDT) * Karen Coombs, head of Web services at the University of Houston in Texas, discussing "Making the Most of Your Library's Internet Presence" on August 25, 15:00 GMT (11 a.m. EDT) To participate at the designed time, please go to http://statedept.connectsolutions.com/ifla. There is no registration. Simply choose "Enter as a Guest," type in your preferred screen name, and join the discussion. We accept questions and comments in advance of, and at any time during, the program. <http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/LibraryDevelopments/~4/nd6HVVTeAoc> Praxair Foundation Supports Public Libraries <http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/LibraryDevelopments/~3/60pBHKYD0ko/> Posted: 13 Aug 2009 07:43 AM PDT The Praxair Foundation <http://www.praxair.com/praxair.nsf/AllContent/1E607B9456292F1185256BF800779733?OpenDocument&URLMenuBranch=32A917EB318989E38525706D00104F6F> supports non-profit organizations primarily in the communities where Praxair operates. The level of support varies depending upon the nature of the project and how closely it fits with Praxair Foundation guidelines. Preference is given to supporting well-defined projects in the following areas: c.Public Libraries - through Praxair's "Library Links" program which assists libraries in upgrading their technology, acquiring new materials or initiating innovative programs For more information or to apply, visit their funding request form <http://www.praxair.com/praxair.nsf/FundingRequest?OpenForm> . <http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/LibraryDevelopments/~4/60pBHKYD0ko> You are subscribed to email updates from Library Developments <http://www.tsl.state.tx.us/ld/librarydevelopments> To stop receiving these emails, you may unsubscribe now <http://feedburner.google.com/fb/a/mailunsubscribe?k=OiSx1QdES0THNq8a7C9_cevHqJw> . Email delivery powered by Google Inbox too full? Add to Google <http://fusion.google.com/add?source=atgs&feedurl=http://feeds.feedburner.com/LibraryDevelopments> Google Inc., 20 West Kinzie, Chicago IL USA 60610
