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CSL Connection
CSL Connection, the California State Library's on-line newsletter, is a forum for library issues and library news statewide. CSL Connection carries news not only about activities at the State Library but about developments in libraries across the state. Suggestions and criticisms should be addressed to Sarah Dalton, editor, (916) 654-1483, or sdalton@library.ca.gov.
Summer 2008 CSL Connection, Issue 50 -- (html), (pdf)
This summer issue CSL Connection offers a respite from the heat, with refreshing stories of accolades, achievements and inspiring accounts from the CSL and libraries throughout the state.
Follow the fascinating files of State Librarian Susan Hildreth as she recounts a busy spring season. (Click here for the story)
Escape to the “Happiest Place on Earth” in this brief review of the Annual American Library Association Conference held in Anaheim. (Click here for the story)
The State Spotlight illuminates the California Secretary of State’s Office, with a look inside the election education process and MyVote California project. Learn how mock voting among students teaches youth that their votes can make a difference. (Click here for the story)
From breaking ground to breaking barriers, discover the new and renovated library projects throughout the state that offer interactive experiences, innovative technologies, and more. (Click here for the story)
Going green? Explore this review of the Library Journal’s Design Institute West: More Green event and learn how to implement green design features into your library. (Click here for the story)
Track the ongoing adventures of the CSL Capitol Branch through its temporary relocation to a kiosk in the Capitol building. (Click here for the story)
Discover the startling issues affecting homeless youth in California; learn how the California Research Bureau is educating policy-makers about this underserved population and get involved. (Click here for the story)
Travel back in time with Southern Pacific Railroad 1920’s advertising posters enticing visitors to California, and follow the inspiring return of a novel missing from CSL since the 1860’s in this CSL History news update. (Click here for the story)
Enjoy your backstage pass to the new Los Angeles Theater Company restoration project, made possible by a grant from the California Cultural and Historical Endowment. (Click here for the story)
Celebrate a wealth of new California Library awards, including: the San Diego County Library, 2008 winner of the ALA/Information Today, Inc. Library of the Future Award, and a National Association of Counties Acts of Caring Award; Deborah Turner, recipient of a Fulbright award Barbara Will, posthumously honored with the ASCLA Cathleen Bourdon Service Award; Judy Zollman, given the Jefferson Award for Public Service; Pickleweed Community Center and Library, San Mateo Public Library, and Manor Community Branch Library, all Library Bond Act of 2000-funded projects awarded for architectural achievement; David Cismowski, appointed to the Depository Library Council; and nine California recipients of National Endowment for the Arts 2008-2009 Big Read grants. (Click here for the story)
Get ready for the Association for Rural and Small Libraries 2008 annual conference, to be held in Sacramento this September. (Click here for the story)
Bask in the Sundance Film Festival celebration of Pilgrimage, a short film by filmmaker Tadashi Nakamura, funded by CSL’s California Civil Liberties Public Education Project. (Click here for the story)
Take your books to go-go. Discover how CSL has drawn inspiration from Sweden to create automated book lending machines for California communities. (Click here for the story)
See what readers like you are saying about the CSL. Featured feedback includes praise for the CRB Homeless Youth seminars, kudos for Kurutz, and more. (Click here for the story)
Past Issues
- Spring 2008, Issue 49, (html), (pdf)
- Winter 2008, Issue 48, (html), (pdf)
- Fall 2007, Issue 47, (html), (pdf)
- Summer 2007, Issue 46, (html), (pdf)
- Spring 2007, Issue 45, (html), (pdf)
- Winter 2007, Issue 44, (html) (pdf)
- Fall 2006, Issue 43, (html), (pdf)
- Spring 2006, Issue 42, (html), (pdf)
- Winter 2006, Issue 41, (html), (pdf)
- Fall 2005, Issue 40, (html), (pdf)
- Summer 2005, Issue 39, (html), (pdf)
- Spring 2005, Issue 38, (html), (pdf)
- February 2004, Issue 37, (html), (pdf)
- June 2003, Issue 36, (162kb, pdf)
- May 2003, Issue 35, (307kb, pdf)
- April 2003, Issue 34, (290kb, pdf)
- March 2003, Issue 33, (265kb, pdf)
- February 2003, Issue 32, (314kb, pdf)
- January 2003, Issue 31, (269kb, pdf)
- December 2002, Issue 30, (287kb, pdf)
- November 2002, Issue 29, (442kb, pdf)
- October 2002, Issue 28, (254kb, pdf)
- September 2002, Issue 27, (305kb, pdf)
- August 2002, Issue 26, (250kb, pdf)
- July 2002, Issue 25, (284kb, pdf)
- June 2002, Issue 24, (301kb, pdf)
- May 2002, Issue 23, (230kb, pdf)
- April 2002, Issue 22, (353kb, pdf)
- March 2002, Issue 21, (276kb, pdf)
- February 2002, Issue 20, (419kb, pdf)
- January 2002, Issue 19, (260kb, pdf)
- December 2001, Issue 18, (280kb, pdf)
- November 2001, Issue 17, (291kb,.pdf)
- October 2001, Issue 16, (295kb, pdf)
- September 2001, Issue 15, (293kb, pdf)
- August 2001, Issue 14, (377kb, pdf)
- July 2001, Issue 13, (379kb, pdf)
- June 2001, Issue 12, (282kb, pdf)
- May 2001, Issue 11, ( 282 kb, pdf)
- April 2001, Issue 10, (618kb, pdf)
- March 2001, Issue 9, (344kb, pdf)
- February 2001, Issue 8, (274kb, pdf)
- January 2001, Issue 7, ( 274kb, pdf)
- December 2000, Issue 6, (276 kb, pdf)
- November 2000, Issue 5, (268 kb, pdf)
- October 2000, Issue 4, (221 kb, pdf)
- September 2000, Issue 3, (542 kb, pdf)
- August 2000, Issue 2, (327 kb, pdf)
- July 2000, Issue 1, (476 kb, pdf)
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