A recent IMLS press release announces the issuance of a new report:  “Catalyst for Change: LSTA Grants to State Program and the Transformation of Libraries Services to the Public”.  Below is the announcement.
Jeannine Mjoseth, jmjoseth@imls.gov
Mamie Bittner, mbittner@imls.gov
IMLS Report: Libraries are a Vital Community Resource in the Information Age
Washington, DC-The character of library services has changed [...]

This was just announced by Heritage Preservation.  It seems Historic Cherry Hill located here in Albany, NY has been selected for the Award For Outstanding Commitment to Preservation and Care of Collections.  Congratulations Historic Cherry Hill!
Here is the press release…
HISTORIC CHERRY HILL AND THE SHELBURNE MUSEUM RECEIVE NATIONAL PRESERVATION AWARD
(Nominations invited for 2010 award)
Historic [...]

I received a message from a colleague that indicates CoOL will be moving to AIC.  Apparently Stanford has agreed to turn over the content and control of CoOL and the Conservation DistList to AIC.  The transfer should be taking place very soon.  Updates are to come over the DistList so stay tuned.

News came over the Museum-L listserv late last week that Stanford University will no longer be hosting CoOL (Conservation Online) and the Conservation Distlist.  Both of these resources are used by many folks as places to find out the latest information on conservation and preservation related issues.
Below is more information:
ate: 10 Jun 2009
From: Catherine Tierney [...]

Save the date!  The Library Assistants’ Day is on Tuesday, November 3, in Syracuse.  This is the third year of the popular conference.  Registration information is coming soon.
Here are some of the sessions:
Customer Service: FISH
How to Develop and Market Library Exhibits and Displays
Genealogy
Effective Communication and Time Management
Microsoft Applications Update
And more…

This just came over Nyline and might be of interest to folks who are interested in developing poetry programming at the library.  Plus you get the chance to check out Poets House new digs…
The Poetry in The Branches National Institute returns!  Join us this year in the spectacular new quarters of Poets House, [...]

Humanities Collections and Reference Resources Grant
The Division of Preservation and Access of the National Endowment for the Humanities will be  accepting applications for grants in its Humanities Collections and Reference Resources program.  These grants support projects to preserve and create intellectual access to such collections as books, journals, manuscript and archival materials, maps, still and [...]

The NYS Archives is sponsoring a student research contest.  This is a great way to work with teachers and students in incorporating historical records in research projects.  Maybe you are working with students or know of a teacher who might have interested students.  Help spread the word!
NYS Archives Sponsors 19th Annual Student Research Contest
To encourage [...]

Johanna over at NYLA just announced the winners for the National Library Week Snaphot Contest.  Here is the announcement.
The New York Library Association is pleased to announce the winners of the National Library Week Snapshot Contest. Please feel free to contact Johanna at events@nyla.org with any questions you may have.
Librarians as Teachers [...]

I just ran across this announcement and thought it might be of interest.  Amigos Library Services and the SCCTP Training Program have created an online version of the SCCTP Cataloging workshops.  This is the first online version of these popular courses.  The course will take place virtually over the course of the following days;  May [...]