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Tuesday, 17th January 2006

English as a Second Language Virtual Training Suite Tutorial Launched

Professional Reading Shelf
Web Research--Training
Source: Resource Discovery Network
English as a Second Language Virtual Training Suite Tutorial Launched
The RDN has added to the range of Virtual Training Suite Tutorial (VTS) [web and Internet research] tutorials that it provides by launching one specificaly designed for Learners of English as a Second Language (ESOL).
See Also: MANY More Internet Research Tutorials are Available from the VTS
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Reading Clubs--Canada
Source: Library and Archives Canada
Report, TD Summer Reading Club 2005 Survey
"Are you interested in the results of the TD Summer Reading Club 2005 survey? Library and Archives Canada invites you to read the key findings of the research conducted with the participating public libraries in 11 out of the 13 provinces and territories." A PDF version of the report is also available.
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Internet Filtering--Australia
Public Libraries--Australia
Source: ALIA (Australian Library and Information Association)
ALIA urges the Tasmanian government to reverse its decision to introduce filtering software
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American Library Association
Source: ALA
New Publication: ALA launches "AL Direct" weekly email news service
Available free to members.

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