BookExpo America (BEA)

BookExpo America 2006 takes place at the new Washington D.C. Convention Center and features:
- Over 2000 exhibits and publishers
- The world-class BookExpo Conferencel program - Now Available!
- The American Booksellers Association (ABA) Conference program - Now Available!
- Numerous special author and editor events, and networking events - Now Available!
- The famous BEA autographing program with over 500 authors -now all 3 days!
(Autographing Schedule will be available online April 1st - no fooling!)

Educational Programs: May 18 - May 21, 2006
International Rights Center: May 19 - May 21, 2006
Exhibition Halls: May 19 - May 21, 2006
The Washington Convention Center, Washington, DC

For more information: http://bookexpo.reedexpo.com/

Librarian positions 2006-2007

Please e-mail me if you know of any openings in Media Centers/Libraries for the upcoming school year, so they can be posted for others. Thank you.

Anne Whittington Donation

A $200.00 contribution from the Catholic Library Association in memory of Anne Whittington has been sent to Blessed Sacrament School with the following message:

"Please accept the enclosed contribution to the Anne C. Whittington
Library Fund on behalf of all the members of the Elementary Division of the Catholic Library Association. Anne served the CLA in many different capacities over the years, was a mentor, role model, and a steadfast supporter. Though she will be greatly missed, the memory of her positive outlook and courageous spirit will inspire us always."

If anyone would like to send an additional personal donation, the address is:
Anne C. Whittington Library Fund for Blessed Sacrament School
6001 Western Avenue, N. W.
Washington, D. C. 20015

Computers In Libraries

Is anyone going Friday and/or Saturday?

Folger Theatre: Educator's offer-time sensitive

To take advantage of an exclusive offer for a pair of complimentary tickets to the Folger's presentation of acclaimed children's book author and illustrator Aliki please call the Folger Box Office at (202) 544-7077 and mention this special offer.

Deadline to reserve tickets is Monday, March 6 at 12 noon.


FOLGER LECTURES:
Words on Will by ALIKI

Monday, March 6, 7:30pm

World-renowned children's book author and illustrator Aliki discusses her work on Shakespeare including her award-winning William Shakespeare and the Globe and her newest book, A Play's the Thing.