National Library Week countdown -Forwarded

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>From ALA Public Information Office:
     
The countdown begins...Because of the current great interest in all 
things having to do with the Internet, but particularly children's access 
and the use of filtering systems,  we would like to again encourage you 
to sponsor educational programs for the public, particularly parents, 
during National Library Week, April 13-19, and on Log-on Day, April16.  
Please let  the Public Information Office know of any programs you have 
planned ASAP as we will be highlighting these efforts by libraries to the 
national media.
     
We would also like to hear about your ongoing efforts to educate 
parents/the public and any experience you have with introducing Internet 
access, promoting child safety on the Internet, the use of filtering 
systems and public reaction, also any  helpful suggestions to share with 
other libraries.
     
Be sure to check out the new ParentsPage on the ALA Web site at http:// 
www.ala.org -- lots of great tips for helpings kids connect to the library, 
how to raise a reader, child safety on the Internet and more.
     
FYI, the April issue of Sesame Street Parents features a profile of  John 
Edward Peters, senior chidlren's librarian at New York City's Epiphany 
Branch Library, where he includes visits to homeless sheters ane 
hospitals among his activities.  Thanks to Graceanne DeCandido for 
suggesting John.  
     
The March issue of Parents features a prominent mention of Log-on Day. 
The March issue of Child  plugs library web pages for parents and kids.
     
Last but not least, NetDay, the national volunteer effort to wire schools 
and libraries to the Internet, will be Saturday, April 19, during National 
Library Week.  Check out the Web site at http://www.netday.org to learn 
more about how your library can connect with NetDay.
     
Linda Wallace, director, Public Information Office 
American Library Asssociation
lwallace@ala.org
     
Joyce Kelly, press officer
jkelly@ala.org