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Established February 6, 1907

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Deaf America Reads
"One Book" Reading Promotion Project
 March 13, 2008 – March 13, 2010
On Thursday, March 13, 2008 from 11:00 a.m. to 12 noon,  the Center for the Book at the Library of Congress, in partnership with the National Literary Society of the Deaf (NLSD), will be hosting a program entitled, "Researching Amos Kendall: Adventures in Library Research, Literature and Literacy."  In 1856, Amos donated land to support the establishment of the first school for deaf children in the District of Columbia, now a part of Gallaudet University.

The program will be held in the Mumford Room on the sixth floor of the James Madison Building, 101 Independence Avenue, SE, Washington, DC.  Stephen Weiner, provost, Gallaudet University, Diana Gates, Reference Librarian, Gallaudet University, and Lance Fischer, retired archivist and co-editor of "The History of the College for the Deaf, 1857-1907" by Edward Miner Gallaudet, will be among speakers.       http://www.loc.gov/today/pr/2008/08-044.html

At the closing of the program, Ricardo Lopez, president of NLSD and Lois Hoover, board member and artist, will unveil the NLSD's  "One Book" Reading Promotion Project: Deaf America Reads:  March 13, 2008 – March 13, 2010. The title selected for "One Book" will be announced at that time. "This is a wonderful opportunity for the national deaf community to get together to discuss the same book during the two-year project," said Ricardo Lopez.

Julie Bourne, National Association of the Deaf board member who will make closing remarks at the program agrees.  "We must emphasize the importance of local and state level deaf-related organizations collaborating with local libraries across the nation to promote books and reading."

A Sneak Preview: The title selected for "One Book" is "Moment of Truth:  Robert R. Davila: The Story of a Deaf Leader," by Harry G. Lang, Oscar P. Cohen and Joseph E. Fischgrund.  240 pages, illustrated .

 About this book and plans for programming in your community, please visit after March 13, 2008  http://www.folda.net/lib/index.html#reading

Submitted by Alice L. Hagemeyer, Director
National Literary Society of the Deaf
www.folda.net/nlsd
301-572-5168 TTY, FAX and VP


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National Conferences & Public Programs
As of February 15, 2008

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2008
Thursday, March 13    11:00 AM - 12:00 Noon
3rd Annual NLSD Lecture
James Madison Building, Library of Congress
Sixth Floor, Dining Room A
101 Independence Ave, SE, Washington, DC
        Main Speakers: Lance Fischer  
        Hosted by the Center for the Book, Library of Congress
Program Contact:
        Eric Eldritch
        Access Programs Manager
        Office Workforce Diversity
        202-707-0698  eeld@loc.gov 
The Center for the Book, Library of Congress is one of NLSD collaborators. 

March 25-29
(Exhibits March 26-28)
Minneapolis
        Public Library Association / 12th National Conference 
        Minneapolis Convention Center
        1301 Second Ave. South
NLSD Table Theme: Got Deaf Culture @ your library? Ask a Librarian
Table # 19
Staffed by Alice L. Hagemeyer, coordinator and two local NLSD supporters
NLS1907@aol.com
Harris Communications, a NLSD partner, will also have a booth across from the NLSD table.

March 28-29
Deaf History Month: March 13 - April 15
Birmingham, AL

March 28: Program at the Birmingham Public Library, Central Library, 2100 Park Place, Birmingham, AL 35203. 

March 29: Symposium at other location.  TBA
Program theme: Celebrate Deaf Legacy and Literacy 

Presenters:  Amy Bopp, President, Library Friends Section of the National Association of the Deaf and Thomas (Tom) Samuel, Black Deaf History Researcher.

Sponsored by International Institute of Deaf Services (IIDS) in cooperation with the Birmingham Public Library and local schools
Contact: Paul William Ellis at 205-305-2173 VP/Text/Voice or PWEllis@Enablelight.Com

International Institute of Deaf Services (IIDS) is a NLSD partner.

June 26 - July 2
Anaheim, CA
        American Library Association Annual Conference 
           

July 7 - 11
New Orleans, LA
        National Association of the Deaf Biennial Meeting
        Library Friends Section of the NAD (LFS-NAD) Booth
        Contact: Amy Bopp, President
        E-mail:  NLS1907@aol.com
        Library Friends Section of the National Association of the Deaf is a NLSD partner.


August 10-14
Quebec,Canada
        Federation ofLibrary Agencies and Institutions Annual Conference 



Public Libraries
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