On October 27, 2014, the American Library Association hosted “$2.2 Billion Reasons to Pay Attention to WIOA,” an interactive webinar that explored ways that public and community college libraries can receive funding for employment skills training and job search assistance from the recently-passed Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act. The no-cost webinar included speakers from the U.S. Departments of Education and Labor
On December 9, 2014, the American Library Association’s Washington Office will launch a new and reinvigorated District Dispatch website that will highlight federal legislation and policy news that impacts libraries. The new District Dispatch makes it easier for library advocates to find important library news, search articles, share news with friends and learn more about library policy issues. Best of all, the new and improved site includes a “Breaking News” feature that makes it easier for library advocates to find the critical information they need to take action. Additionally, the new blog makes it easier for library staff to find free educational webinars.
As we head into a new Congress, ALA members are encouraged to subscribe to the District Dispatch to keep abreast of relevant library policy news, such as library funding opportunities, copyright reform, open access legislation, FCC proceedings and much more. Visit the blog today: http://www.districtdispatch.org.
This document provides an overview of topics covered in a blogging workshop, including starting a blog using different platforms like Wordpress or Blogger, creating an identity and reactions to blog posts, moderating comments and spam, formatting blogs with images and video, different types of blogging like micro blogging and photo blogging, and monetizing blogs. The document also mentions Twitter and includes emoticons.
This document discusses various ways that a business blog can generate revenue, including selling advertising space on the blog, selling keyword advertisements, selling blog post content, accepting donations, and affiliate marketing. It provides examples of successful business blogs and notes that advertisements should not negatively impact readability. Tips are given to make ads uniform across pages and consider the types of ads displayed. Links are provided to resources on replacing Google AdSense with alternative advertising platforms.
On October 27, 2014, the American Library Association hosted “$2.2 Billion Reasons to Pay Attention to WIOA,” an interactive webinar that explored ways that public and community college libraries can receive funding for employment skills training and job search assistance from the recently-passed Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act. The no-cost webinar included speakers from the U.S. Departments of Education and Labor
On December 9, 2014, the American Library Association’s Washington Office will launch a new and reinvigorated District Dispatch website that will highlight federal legislation and policy news that impacts libraries. The new District Dispatch makes it easier for library advocates to find important library news, search articles, share news with friends and learn more about library policy issues. Best of all, the new and improved site includes a “Breaking News” feature that makes it easier for library advocates to find the critical information they need to take action. Additionally, the new blog makes it easier for library staff to find free educational webinars.
As we head into a new Congress, ALA members are encouraged to subscribe to the District Dispatch to keep abreast of relevant library policy news, such as library funding opportunities, copyright reform, open access legislation, FCC proceedings and much more. Visit the blog today: http://www.districtdispatch.org.
This document provides an overview of topics covered in a blogging workshop, including starting a blog using different platforms like Wordpress or Blogger, creating an identity and reactions to blog posts, moderating comments and spam, formatting blogs with images and video, different types of blogging like micro blogging and photo blogging, and monetizing blogs. The document also mentions Twitter and includes emoticons.
This document discusses various ways that a business blog can generate revenue, including selling advertising space on the blog, selling keyword advertisements, selling blog post content, accepting donations, and affiliate marketing. It provides examples of successful business blogs and notes that advertisements should not negatively impact readability. Tips are given to make ads uniform across pages and consider the types of ads displayed. Links are provided to resources on replacing Google AdSense with alternative advertising platforms.
The document discusses the rise of social media and how it has replaced traditional forms of communication and research. It emphasizes that a personal or professional online presence through platforms like websites, blogs, social media profiles, and email lists has become essential. It provides tips for businesses on utilizing different social media platforms and marketing through email to engage with current and potential clients.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive function. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help protect against mental illness and improve symptoms.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive functioning. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help alleviate symptoms of mental illness and boost overall mental well-being.
This document discusses how Utah can become a center for open-source innovation. It argues that individuals, not just companies, need to contribute to building the open-source ecosystem through scratching their own itches and writing exceptional code from home. Several successful open-source projects are highlighted that originated from individuals rather than tech hubs. The document provides tips for getting started with an open-source project, such as having good market timing, preparing the project for participation, starting with a great initial code base, and solving a real problem.
The document discusses various topics related to blogging, including who can blog, why one might blog, creating blog pages and identities, commenting and moderation, formatting blogs, images and video, different types of blogging, and monetizing blogs. The text is informal in tone and contains questions, exclamations, and references to fictional characters. It provides an overview of blogging basics but does not go into detail on any single topic.
Francisco Jiménez nació en México y emigró con su familia a Estados Unidos a los 4 años para huir del hambre y buscar una vida mejor. Cuando tenía 6 años, él y su familia empezaron a trabajar en los campos de California siguiendo las cosechas. Francisco asistía a la escuela de manera irregular debido al trabajo agrícola de sus padres. A pesar de las dificultades, logró graduarse de la secundaria y asistir a la universidad, donde se hizo ciudadano estadounidense. Actualmente es profesor universit
The document discusses the rise of social media and how it has replaced traditional forms of communication and research. It emphasizes that a personal or professional online presence through platforms like websites, blogs, social media profiles, and email lists has become essential. It provides tips for businesses on utilizing different social media platforms and marketing through email to engage with current and potential clients.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive function. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help protect against mental illness and improve symptoms.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive functioning. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help alleviate symptoms of mental illness and boost overall mental well-being.
This document discusses how Utah can become a center for open-source innovation. It argues that individuals, not just companies, need to contribute to building the open-source ecosystem through scratching their own itches and writing exceptional code from home. Several successful open-source projects are highlighted that originated from individuals rather than tech hubs. The document provides tips for getting started with an open-source project, such as having good market timing, preparing the project for participation, starting with a great initial code base, and solving a real problem.
The document discusses various topics related to blogging, including who can blog, why one might blog, creating blog pages and identities, commenting and moderation, formatting blogs, images and video, different types of blogging, and monetizing blogs. The text is informal in tone and contains questions, exclamations, and references to fictional characters. It provides an overview of blogging basics but does not go into detail on any single topic.
Francisco Jiménez nació en México y emigró con su familia a Estados Unidos a los 4 años para huir del hambre y buscar una vida mejor. Cuando tenía 6 años, él y su familia empezaron a trabajar en los campos de California siguiendo las cosechas. Francisco asistía a la escuela de manera irregular debido al trabajo agrícola de sus padres. A pesar de las dificultades, logró graduarse de la secundaria y asistir a la universidad, donde se hizo ciudadano estadounidense. Actualmente es profesor universit