The 16th annual Institute for School and Public Librarians: Linking, Learning & Libraries will be held June 13-18 on the campus of Bradley University in Peoria, Illinois.

Programs focus on the diverse skills and knowledge needed by school and public librarians to serve patrons and students. Topics include readers advisory; issues in selecting and evaluating multicultural materials; getting kids excited about reading; collection management; dealing with diverse personalities; copyright; developing effective programming for all ages; using technology to promote reading; grant writing; and security and safety in the library.

The Institute is most beneficial to those working directly with students/library patrons and have a broad variety of library responsibilities or “do it all” at their library. The Institute is most appropriate for school and public librarians who are fairly new to the library field, or who believe they would benefit from the training offered. Priority is given to persons who do not possess an advanced library degree but are in positions of responsibility.

The only cost to attend is a $50.00 registration fee. Lodging, all meals, handouts, and educational resource materials are provided for the attendees. Attendees can expect to receive approximately 35 CPDU’s awarded by Bradley University.

Applications must be submitted by March 19th. A maximum of fifty school and public librarians will be selected, with the intent of maintaining a balance between the two types of libraries and geographic representation. Attendees will be notified of their selection by mid-April.

Additional information may be obtained from Ron Winner and Karen Egan at 1-800-665-5576, ext. 1.