Monday, October 29, 2007
And here you thought they couldn't make a TV series just about librarians
At least in Australia. But not a very pleasant one, judging by the title of the article: Bigotry by the book.
Sunday, October 28, 2007
Events Calendar for October 29-November 4, 2007
Monday, October 29
- Bookmobile - Atria Shaker (Bookmobile)
- Bookmobile - Atria Crossgates (Bookmobile)
- Bookmobile - Harriman Campus (Bookmobile)
- Friends of Albany Public Library Board (Main Library)
- APL Called Board meeting (Main Library)
- Blessings: Woman’s Book Discussion (Howe Branch)
- Runescape Marathon (Howe Branch)
Tuesday, October 30
- Intro. to Word (Howe Branch)
- Bookmobile - New Scotland Neighborhood (Bookmobile)
- Toddler Storytime (Pine Hills Branch)
- Open Computer Lab (Howe Branch)
- Book Review: Presidential Courage (Main Library)
- Signs of the Season Story Time (Main Library)
- Delaware Dogs Program (Delaware Branch)
- (Main Library)
Wednesday, October 31
- Pre-School Storytime (Howe Branch)
- Bookmobile - Crestwood Plaza (Bookmobile)
- Pre-School Storytime at Main (Main Library)
- Pre-School Storytime (Delaware Branch)
- Toddler Storytime (Pine Hills Branch)
- Trick or Treat at the Main Library (Main Library)
- Silent Film Spectacular (Main Library)
Thursday, November 1
- Pre-School Storytime (Howe Branch)
- Lapsit Storytime at Main (Main Library)
- APL Board Nominating Committee (0)
Friday, November 2
- Bookmobile - Ida Yarborough (Bookmobile)
- Intro. to Computers - Part I (Pine Hills Branch)
- Bookmobile - South Mall Towers (Bookmobile)
- Bookmobile - New Scotland Neighborhood (Bookmobile)
- Connecting with America (Pine Hills Branch)
Saturday, November 3
- RuneScape for Teens (Main Library)
Sunday, November 4
- Sunday Cinema (Main Library)
Friday, October 26, 2007
Funding for Libraries
From ALA Office:
On Tuesday, October 24th the Senate passed the FY 2008 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations bill, which contains funding for several library-related programs. The House passed a bill in July. Conferees will meet to reconcile the differences in the bills.
URGENT ACTION NEEDED: The Senate passed bill contains $171,500,000 for the Grants to State Library Agencies program within the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA). Please contact your Senators and Representative and tell them to support the Senate passed funding level.
Funding for Selected Programs
FY 2008 House/FY 2008 Senate
Library State Grants
$167,500,000/$171,500,000
Native American Library Services
$3,638,000/$3,817,000
National Leadership Grants for Libraries
$12,375,000/$12,375,000
Recruitment of Librarians for the 21st Century
$23,760,000/$23,760,000
Administration total for IMLS
$12,021,000/$12,917,000
Talking points:
Please bring the total for the LSTA state program from House-passed funding level of $167.5 million to Senate passed funding level of $171.5 million to allow full implementation of a 2003 law to provide a more equitable distribution of state formula grants. In 2003, all of the states and Congress agreed that the base should be doubled to help even the playing field for the small states while ensuring that large states don't face an undue burden to achieve that. Currently, all funding increases to the state program go to the base, and not to population increases for the large states.
On Tuesday, October 24th the Senate passed the FY 2008 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations bill, which contains funding for several library-related programs. The House passed a bill in July. Conferees will meet to reconcile the differences in the bills.
URGENT ACTION NEEDED: The Senate passed bill contains $171,500,000 for the Grants to State Library Agencies program within the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA). Please contact your Senators and Representative and tell them to support the Senate passed funding level.
Funding for Selected Programs
FY 2008 House/FY 2008 Senate
Library State Grants
$167,500,000/$171,500,000
Native American Library Services
$3,638,000/$3,817,000
National Leadership Grants for Libraries
$12,375,000/$12,375,000
Recruitment of Librarians for the 21st Century
$23,760,000/$23,760,000
Administration total for IMLS
$12,021,000/$12,917,000
Talking points:
Please bring the total for the LSTA state program from House-passed funding level of $167.5 million to Senate passed funding level of $171.5 million to allow full implementation of a 2003 law to provide a more equitable distribution of state formula grants. In 2003, all of the states and Congress agreed that the base should be doubled to help even the playing field for the small states while ensuring that large states don't face an undue burden to achieve that. Currently, all funding increases to the state program go to the base, and not to population increases for the large states.
Sunday, October 21, 2007
By The Book: Map for the Future
By The Book: Map for the Future – A Readers’ Advisory Conference Albany Public Library, Albany, NY November 15-16, 2007
Join Albany Public Library as we look toward the future of readers’ advisory in our fourth annual By the Book conference. Our featured speakers will be Neal Wyatt, Collection Management Librarian for Chesterfield County Public Library, Chesterfield, VA, and Michael B. Gannon, Associate Director for Administrative Services for Prince George’s County Memorial Library System, Hyattsville, MD. With an exciting slate of programs for professional and paraprofessional staff scheduled for Friday, November 16, APL’s By the Book is designed to give attendees real-world readers’ advisory tips and techniques that they can implement in their home libraries.
Neal Wyatt will discuss reading maps, a recent cover topic in “Library Journal,” and she’ll also lead afternoon breakout sessions designed to give you hands on experience with this new and exciting RA tool. Reading maps offer librarians a varied and wide range of options for connecting readers with books that go beyond the traditional appeal factors.
Michael B. Gannon will share with us his advice for making the most of book covers when offering readers’ advisory services to readers. We’ll also look beyond providing readers’ advisory for very popular genres like mystery and romance: Mr. Gannon, also the author of Blood, Bedlam, Bullets, and Badguys: A Reader’s Guide to Adventure/Suspense Fiction, will lead an afternoon breakout session on reaching out to readers of adventure and suspense fiction.
Explore one of the most in-demand new genres, urban fiction, with Albany Public Library’s own urban fiction RA expert Scott Jarzombek, Branch Librarian. Plus we’ll expand our breakout sessions to include children’s and young adult RA with Jendy Murphy, Head of APL’s Gerald D. Jennings Children’s Library.
Attendees at this year’s event are invited to join us Thursday night for refreshments and a chance to share the “Best of the Book Groups.” Bring your favorite book group title and tell us why it worked for you! The $65 registration fee also includes breakfast and lunch on Friday, November 16; student registrations are $25 (student ID required).
Registration must be received by Wednesday, November 7, 2007. For more information, go here or contact Amy Maurer McLaughlin, Head of Readers’ Services, mclaughlina@uhls.lib.ny.us, 518-427-4349.
Join Albany Public Library as we look toward the future of readers’ advisory in our fourth annual By the Book conference. Our featured speakers will be Neal Wyatt, Collection Management Librarian for Chesterfield County Public Library, Chesterfield, VA, and Michael B. Gannon, Associate Director for Administrative Services for Prince George’s County Memorial Library System, Hyattsville, MD. With an exciting slate of programs for professional and paraprofessional staff scheduled for Friday, November 16, APL’s By the Book is designed to give attendees real-world readers’ advisory tips and techniques that they can implement in their home libraries.
Neal Wyatt will discuss reading maps, a recent cover topic in “Library Journal,” and she’ll also lead afternoon breakout sessions designed to give you hands on experience with this new and exciting RA tool. Reading maps offer librarians a varied and wide range of options for connecting readers with books that go beyond the traditional appeal factors.
Michael B. Gannon will share with us his advice for making the most of book covers when offering readers’ advisory services to readers. We’ll also look beyond providing readers’ advisory for very popular genres like mystery and romance: Mr. Gannon, also the author of Blood, Bedlam, Bullets, and Badguys: A Reader’s Guide to Adventure/Suspense Fiction, will lead an afternoon breakout session on reaching out to readers of adventure and suspense fiction.
Explore one of the most in-demand new genres, urban fiction, with Albany Public Library’s own urban fiction RA expert Scott Jarzombek, Branch Librarian. Plus we’ll expand our breakout sessions to include children’s and young adult RA with Jendy Murphy, Head of APL’s Gerald D. Jennings Children’s Library.
Attendees at this year’s event are invited to join us Thursday night for refreshments and a chance to share the “Best of the Book Groups.” Bring your favorite book group title and tell us why it worked for you! The $65 registration fee also includes breakfast and lunch on Friday, November 16; student registrations are $25 (student ID required).
Registration must be received by Wednesday, November 7, 2007. For more information, go here or contact Amy Maurer McLaughlin, Head of Readers’ Services, mclaughlina@uhls.lib.ny.us, 518-427-4349.
Saturday, October 20, 2007
Events Calendar for October 23-29, 2007
Monday, October 22
- Bookmobile - Westview Senior Center (Bookmobile)
- Bookmobile - Avila Retirement Community (Bookmobile)
- Bookmobile - Daughters of Sarah (Bookmobile)
- Bookmobile - Arbor Hill Elementary School (Bookmobile)
- Dance, Dance, Revolution (Howe Branch)
- Tehuti Films (Howe Branch)
Tuesday, October 23
- APL Design Review Committee (Main Library)
- Bookmobile - New Scotland Neighborhood (Bookmobile)
- Toddler Storytime (Pine Hills Branch)
- Open Computer Lab (Howe Branch)
- Book Review: The China Fantasy (Main Library)
- Bookmobile - Arbor Hill Community Center, Inc. (Bookmobile)
- After School Halloween Craft (North Albany Branch)
- School Signs Story Time (Main Library)
- Puppies! Puppies! Puppies! – A Special Delaware Dogs (Delaware Branch)
Wednesday, October 24
- Pre-School Storytime (Howe Branch)
- Pre-School Storytime (North Albany Branch)
- Pre-School Storytime at Main (Main Library)
- Pre-School Storytime (Delaware Branch)
- Toddler Storytime (Pine Hills Branch)
- Open Lab (North Albany Branch)
- After School Halloween Craft (North Albany Branch)
- Read to Me Storytime (Pine Hills Branch)
- Sleeptime Storytime (Pine Hills Branch)
- Silent Film Spectacular (Main Library)
Thursday, October 25
- Bookmobile - Center for Disability Services (Bookmobile)
- Lapsit Storytime at Main (Main Library)
- After School Halloween Craft (North Albany Branch)
- Halloween Stories & Craft (Pine Hills Branch)
- After School Movie (Howe Branch)
- Teen Night (Main Library)
- Book Discussion Group (Main Library)
Friday, October 26
- Intro. to Word--Part 2 (Pine Hills Branch)
- Bookmobile - New Scotland Neighborhood (Bookmobile)
- Connecting with America (Pine Hills Branch)
- After School Halloween Craft (North Albany Branch)
Saturday, October 27
- Albany Symphony Preview (Main Library)
- SAT Prep Session (Main Library)
Monday, October 15, 2007
Food Banks-Striving to End Hunger
Location: Main Library Begins: 12:15 pm (Tuesday, October 16, 2007)
Description: Tuesday, October 16 12:15 pm Speaker: John T. Evers, Executive Director, Food Bank Association of NY Subject: Food Banks-Striving to End Hunger.
Description: Tuesday, October 16 12:15 pm Speaker: John T. Evers, Executive Director, Food Bank Association of NY Subject: Food Banks-Striving to End Hunger.
Events Calendar for October 16-22, 2007
Monday, October 15
- Bookmobile - Atria Shaker (Bookmobile)
- Bookmobile - Atria Crossgates (Bookmobile)
- Bookmobile - Harriman Campus (Bookmobile)
- How to Avoid Identity Theft (Howe Branch)
Tuesday, October 16
- Intro. to E-mail (Howe Branch)
- Bookmobile - New Scotland Neighborhood (Bookmobile)
- Toddler Storytime (Pine Hills Branch)
- Open Computer Lab (Howe Branch)
- Food Banks-Striving to End Hunger (Main Library)
- Delaware Dogs Program (Delaware Branch)
- APL Design Review Committee (Main Library)
Wednesday, October 17
- Pre-School Storytime (Howe Branch)
- Pre-School Storytime (North Albany Branch)
- Bookmobile - Crestwood Plaza (Bookmobile)
- Pre-School Storytime at Main (Main Library)
- Toddler Storytime (Pine Hills Branch)
- Open Lab (North Albany Branch)
- Read to Me Storytime (Pine Hills Branch)
- Sleeptime Storytime (Pine Hills Branch)
Thursday, October 18
- Lapsit Storytime at Main (Main Library)
- After School Movie (Howe Branch)
Friday, October 19
- Connecting with America (Pine Hills Branch)
Saturday, October 20
- SAT Prep Session (Main Library)
Sunday, October 21
- Legends and Legacies with Don Hyman (Main Library)
Saturday, October 13, 2007
POSITION AVAILABLE
ALBANY PUBLIC LIBRARY
TEMPORARY -- FULL TIME - LIBRARIAN I - REFERENCE DEPARTMENT
10-11-07
General Statement of Duties
Under the supervision of the Head of Reference Services this position provides library services to the public at the main branch of Albany Public Library.
* *
*Classification: *Librarian I (Full time temporary appointment)
*Job Description: *This is a hands-on, customer service position that involves working with library customers to satisfy their information needs. The position provides full reference service and instruction/assistance in computer use to all user populations. Other duties for professional staff include collection development responsibilities, the development and presentation of library programming, and other tasks as assigned.
*Required Skills and Abilities: *A familiarity with current library trends and technologies; strong oral and written communication skills.
Tact and courtesy when dealing with the public and coworkers is essential.
*Minimum Qualifications: *Candidates must meet the minimum qualifications:
Graduation from a registered college or university accredited by the American Library Association or registered by the NYS Education Department to grant degrees with a Master's Degree* in Library Science, Information Services or equivalent.
*Minimum qualifications are in accordance with New York State Education Department Division of Library Development.
*Work Schedule: *Combination of day, evening and weekend hours totaling 37.50 hrs. per week.
*Supervisor: *Head of Reference Services.
*Salary: * $20.40 hour
*Deadline: *Until filled* *
*Apply to: *
Marjorie Reinhart, Human Resources & Finance Manager
161 Washington Avenue
Albany, NY 12210
reinharm@uhls.lib.ny.us
Albany Public Library is an AA/EO institution and is strongly and actively committed to increasing diversity within its organization.
TEMPORARY -- FULL TIME - LIBRARIAN I - REFERENCE DEPARTMENT
10-11-07
General Statement of Duties
Under the supervision of the Head of Reference Services this position provides library services to the public at the main branch of Albany Public Library.
* *
*Classification: *Librarian I (Full time temporary appointment)
*Job Description: *This is a hands-on, customer service position that involves working with library customers to satisfy their information needs. The position provides full reference service and instruction/assistance in computer use to all user populations. Other duties for professional staff include collection development responsibilities, the development and presentation of library programming, and other tasks as assigned.
*Required Skills and Abilities: *A familiarity with current library trends and technologies; strong oral and written communication skills.
Tact and courtesy when dealing with the public and coworkers is essential.
*Minimum Qualifications: *Candidates must meet the minimum qualifications:
Graduation from a registered college or university accredited by the American Library Association or registered by the NYS Education Department to grant degrees with a Master's Degree* in Library Science, Information Services or equivalent.
*Minimum qualifications are in accordance with New York State Education Department Division of Library Development.
*Work Schedule: *Combination of day, evening and weekend hours totaling 37.50 hrs. per week.
*Supervisor: *Head of Reference Services.
*Salary: * $20.40 hour
*Deadline: *Until filled* *
*Apply to: *
Marjorie Reinhart, Human Resources & Finance Manager
161 Washington Avenue
Albany, NY 12210
reinharm@uhls.lib.ny.us
Albany Public Library is an AA/EO institution and is strongly and actively committed to increasing diversity within its organization.
Friday, October 12, 2007
Citizens for Public Transportation meeting
Citizens for Public Transportation will meet Wednesday, October 17th, 7:00 PM, at the Albany Public Library, 161 Washington Avenue, between Lark and Dove.
Guest Speaker: Donald Lavada, Director of Marketing and Economic Development for NYSERDA (New York State Energy Research and Development Authority).
A representative of CDTA will attend.
Guest Speaker: Donald Lavada, Director of Marketing and Economic Development for NYSERDA (New York State Energy Research and Development Authority).
A representative of CDTA will attend.
Thursday, October 11, 2007
Wednesday, October 10, 2007
A few words in defense of books
From the 10/7/2007 Times Union: Albany Public Library, residents mark national Banned Books Week
Tuesday, October 09, 2007
Searching for books by the colour of the cover
How accurate would searching by the average colour of a book cover actually be? As one person wrote: "That is just the single most off-the-wall and simultaneously useful thing I've seen in a long time." (And yes, the source is British.)
Check out color fundamentals, especially the psychology of color.
Check out color fundamentals, especially the psychology of color.
Monday, October 08, 2007
Book Review: Against the Day
Location: Main Library
Begins: 12:15 pm, Tuesday, October 9 12:15 pm
Book Review: Against the Day by Thomas Pynchon
Reviewer: Robert Sharkey, writer and nationally published poet
Sunday, October 07, 2007
Events Calendar for October 8-14, 2007
Monday, October 8
- Bookmobile - Westview Senior Center (Bookmobile)
- Let’s Make a Book Mark (Howe Branch)
- Bookmobile - Avila Retirement Community (Bookmobile)
- Bookmobile - Daughters of Sarah (Bookmobile)
- Dance, Dance, Revolution (Howe Branch)
- Blessings: African American Book Club for Teen Women (Howe Branch)
Tuesday, October 9
- APL Design Review Committee (Main Library)
- Intro. to Internet (Howe Branch)
- Bookmobile - New Scotland Neighborhood (Bookmobile)
- Toddler Storytime (Pine Hills Branch)
- Open Computer Lab (Howe Branch)
- Book Review: Against the Day (Main Library)
- Bookmobile - Arbor Hill Community Center, Inc. (Bookmobile)
- Delaware Dogs Program (Delaware Branch)
- Library Board Meeting (Main Library)
Wednesday, October 10
- Pre-School Storytime (Howe Branch)
- Pre-School Storytime (North Albany Branch)
- Pre-School Storytime at Main (Main Library)
- Pre-School Storytime (Delaware Branch)
- Toddler Storytime (Pine Hills Branch)
- Intro. to Internet (North Albany Branch)
- Read to Me Storytime (Pine Hills Branch)
- Book Tasting (Main Library)
- Sleeptime Storytime (Pine Hills Branch)
Thursday, October 11
- Lapsit Storytime at Main (Main Library)
- After School Movie (Howe Branch)
Friday, October 12
- Open Computer Lab For Adults (Delaware Branch)
- Intro. to Word--Part 1 (Pine Hills Branch)
- Bookmobile - New Scotland Neighborhood (Bookmobile)
- Connecting with America (Pine Hills Branch)
Sunday, October 14
- Teen Read Week at Main (Main Library)
- Teen Read Week – October 14-20 (Delaware Branch)
- Teen Read Week – October 14-20 (Howe Branch)
- Teen Read Week – October 14-20 (North Albany Branch)
- Teen Read Week – October 14-20 (Pine Hills Branch)
Saturday, October 06, 2007
New York State Commission on Local Government Efficiency & Competitiveness
From the New York State Library via NYLINE:
The New York State Commission on Local Government Efficiency & Competitiveness, referred to on page 8 of his State of the State' address on January 3, 2007, was established by Governor Eliot Spitzer with executive order number 11 on April 23, 2007. The Commission is charged with reporting a plan to "consolidate New York's multiple layers of local government."
Details just released by the Commission are available online at here. Materials released by the Commission will also be collected in New York State Library's digital media management system. A final report will be issued in 2008.
The New York State Commission on Local Government Efficiency & Competitiveness, referred to on page 8 of his State of the State' address on January 3, 2007, was established by Governor Eliot Spitzer with executive order number 11 on April 23, 2007. The Commission is charged with reporting a plan to "consolidate New York's multiple layers of local government."
Details just released by the Commission are available online at here. Materials released by the Commission will also be collected in New York State Library's digital media management system. A final report will be issued in 2008.
Friday, October 05, 2007
League of Women Voters Health Care Reform Program
SECOND LWV HEALTH CARE REFORM PROGRAM
Tuesday, October 9, 7-9 p.m.
in the McChesney Room of the Schenectady Public Library
corner of Liberty and Clinton, Schenectady
Courtney Burke, Policy Analyst at the Rockefeller Intitue of Government will present some of the current proposals before Congress, as well as proposals being advanced by presidential candidates. Discussion will follow.
The Presidential primary in New York State is less than 6 months away. Health Care Reform is one of the most important issues facing our country and on the minds of voters. An estimated 47 million Americans are without health insurance. About as many others are underinsured. In 2004, Elizabeth Warren of Harvard Law School published a study showing an estimated 50% of personal bankruptcies followed a medical crisis. Of those who filed personal bankruptcy, 75% had health insurance.
What are the most important aspects of reform being proposed by presidential candidates and legislators? How do these proposals differ? What can be done to assure that meaningful reform is on the agenda of the next President?
The program is free and open to the public.
Tuesday, October 9, 7-9 p.m.
in the McChesney Room of the Schenectady Public Library
corner of Liberty and Clinton, Schenectady
Courtney Burke, Policy Analyst at the Rockefeller Intitue of Government will present some of the current proposals before Congress, as well as proposals being advanced by presidential candidates. Discussion will follow.
The Presidential primary in New York State is less than 6 months away. Health Care Reform is one of the most important issues facing our country and on the minds of voters. An estimated 47 million Americans are without health insurance. About as many others are underinsured. In 2004, Elizabeth Warren of Harvard Law School published a study showing an estimated 50% of personal bankruptcies followed a medical crisis. Of those who filed personal bankruptcy, 75% had health insurance.
What are the most important aspects of reform being proposed by presidential candidates and legislators? How do these proposals differ? What can be done to assure that meaningful reform is on the agenda of the next President?
The program is free and open to the public.
The Fall Festival of Books
The Children’s Literature Connection and the English Department of Hudson Valley Community College present:
The Fall Festival of Books, C.L.C.'s 4th annual greeting/selling/autographing celebration of children’s literature. School and public librarians, educators and the general public are invited to meet authors and illustrators, buy their books and chat as books are autographed. Professionals are encouraged to speak with authors about school visits, and hear about exciting upcoming projects. It’s a great time to think about unique holiday gifts, too.
This year, for the first time, the authors will have the opportunity to showcase their work via individual presentations. This year, authors will include:
Sylvie Kantorovitz (Wickstrom), Matt McElligott, Karen Beil, Kyra Teis, Alexandra Siy, Rose Kent, Eric Luper, Thomas Styles, Marlene Newman, Liza Frenette, Daniel Mahoney, Peter Marino, and Bob Hervey.
In addition, there will be a door prize. Attendees qualify for a free author visit from award winning writer Jennifer Armstrong.
This is a free event; no registration is required. Free parking is available. For directions to HVCC’’s Bulmer Telecommunications Center, go here.
For more Fall Festival info, visit: the Children's Literature Connection.
The Fall Festival of Books, C.L.C.'s 4th annual greeting/selling/autographing celebration of children’s literature. School and public librarians, educators and the general public are invited to meet authors and illustrators, buy their books and chat as books are autographed. Professionals are encouraged to speak with authors about school visits, and hear about exciting upcoming projects. It’s a great time to think about unique holiday gifts, too.
This year, for the first time, the authors will have the opportunity to showcase their work via individual presentations. This year, authors will include:
Sylvie Kantorovitz (Wickstrom), Matt McElligott, Karen Beil, Kyra Teis, Alexandra Siy, Rose Kent, Eric Luper, Thomas Styles, Marlene Newman, Liza Frenette, Daniel Mahoney, Peter Marino, and Bob Hervey.
In addition, there will be a door prize. Attendees qualify for a free author visit from award winning writer Jennifer Armstrong.
This is a free event; no registration is required. Free parking is available. For directions to HVCC’’s Bulmer Telecommunications Center, go here.
For more Fall Festival info, visit: the Children's Literature Connection.
Thursday, October 04, 2007
Digest of Education Statistics, 2006
Source: National Center for Education Statistics
The 42nd in a series of publications initiated in 1962, the Digest’s primary purpose is to provide a compilation of statistical information covering the broad field of American education from prekindergarten through graduate school. The Digest contains data on a variety of topics, including the number of schools and colleges, teachers, enrollments, and graduates, in addition to educational attainment, finances, and federal funds for education, libraries, and international comparisons.
The 42nd in a series of publications initiated in 1962, the Digest’s primary purpose is to provide a compilation of statistical information covering the broad field of American education from prekindergarten through graduate school. The Digest contains data on a variety of topics, including the number of schools and colleges, teachers, enrollments, and graduates, in addition to educational attainment, finances, and federal funds for education, libraries, and international comparisons.
Wednesday, October 03, 2007
Downtown Albany: October 2007
From the Downtown BID:
Columbus Day
Albany's 16th Annual Columbus Parade & Italian Festival takes place October 6th, recognizing the contributions and the heritage of Italian-Americans. The parade through the streets of Albany concludes with a fantastic family festival in Washington Park. For details, click here.
Albany Tulip Festival Named One Of The Top 100 Events in North America
The City of Albany's Tulip Festival has been named as one of the American Bus Association's Top 100 Events in North America! For a complete list of the top 100 events in North America, click here.
New Business Development Package
The Downtown Albany BID's newly updated Business Relocation & Development Package is now available online, with comprehensive information on Downtown Development, Empire Zone Benefits, Tech Valley Investments, Market Data and much more. Print copies will be available October 10. Click here to request a print copy.
Columbus Day
Albany's 16th Annual Columbus Parade & Italian Festival takes place October 6th, recognizing the contributions and the heritage of Italian-Americans. The parade through the streets of Albany concludes with a fantastic family festival in Washington Park. For details, click here.
Albany Tulip Festival Named One Of The Top 100 Events in North America
The City of Albany's Tulip Festival has been named as one of the American Bus Association's Top 100 Events in North America! For a complete list of the top 100 events in North America, click here.
New Business Development Package
The Downtown Albany BID's newly updated Business Relocation & Development Package is now available online, with comprehensive information on Downtown Development, Empire Zone Benefits, Tech Valley Investments, Market Data and much more. Print copies will be available October 10. Click here to request a print copy.
Tuesday, October 02, 2007
Trends in Business Intelligence, Libraries of the Future and Other Presentations from the DNI Open Source Conference
Presentations from the Director of National Intelligence Open Source Conference. The conference took place in Washington DC on 16-17 July 2007. Here are a few sessions where some presentations are available online.
Monday, October 01, 2007
Book Review: Poems From Guantanamo
Location: Main Library
Begins: 12:15 pm (Tuesday, October 2, 2007)
Description: Book Review: Poems From Guantanamo, The Detainees Speak by Mark Salkoff
Reviewer: Dan Wilcox, poet, writer, publisher and one of the “Three Guys From Albany” poetry group.
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