free art books

FREE ART BOOKS FROM THE DUC LIBRARY PROGRAM The Distribution to Underserved Communities Library Program (DUC) announces the launch of its 2007-08 inventory of art books. The DUC, a program of Art Resources Transfer, Inc., is a nationwide program that distributes books on contemporary art to rural and inner-city schools, libraries, and alternative reading centers free of charge. The program aims to further access to contemporary art by fostering partnerships between publishers, non-profit organizations, librarians and readers to enrich and diversify library collections. The program offers over 550 titles by more than 70 different publishers and has placed well over 170,000 free books in public libraries and public schools. With the intention of serving as many schools and libraries as possible, participants are restricted to one order per year. Please note that due to the large volume of orders receive, it may take up to three months to process and ship requested books. You may learn more about the program, browse the selection of titles from new and returning publishers, and place an order for books on their website, http://www.ducprogram.org/. All orders are shipped free of charge. Questions about the program or the ordering process can be directed to info@ducprogram.org or (212) 255-2919.

Children's Literature Conference-here!1 day!

This will be a great conference and it's only $25 for students - AND you get a free book!

6th Annual International Children's and Young Adult Literature Celebration! "Open a Door... Open a Book...Open your Mind... to the World") Saturday, November 17, 2007 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM UW-Milwaukee Hefter Conference Center [NOTE Location Change] Featuring award-winning authors: Beverley Naidoo Naomi Shihab Nye Kashmira Sheth

The international literature celebration is an all-day interactive workshop for K-12 educators, librarians, students and children's literature enthusiasts, with an aim to internationalize the statewide reading curriculum. COSTS: Full Registration: $65 Student Registration: $25 (student ID required) As in past programs, the registration fee includes a book of your choice by one of the invited authors. The following books will be available: The Other Side of Truth, by Beverley Naidoo (2000) Grades 5-9 Habibi, by Naomi Shihab Nye (1997) Grades 5-9 Koyal Dark, Mango Sweet, by Kashmira Sheth (2006) Grades 8 and up
REGISTRATION: To register, please visit http://www.wioc.wisc.edu/childlit/. The registration deadline is October 31, 2007. Seating is limited, so we encourage you to register early!

October Workshops

Many - but not all, October workshops offered this month are geared toward graduate students and first year students. No sign-up is needed for the walk in workshops and a monthly schedule of ALL tours and workshops is posted at http://www.uwm.edu/Libraries/ris/instruction/workshops.html
Non-music education students may be interested in the workshop described below. Music is a useful tool to integrate into other subjects, especially social sciences.
THE MUSIC LIBRARY:Not Just for Music Majors
Wednesday 10/17 1-2 pm
Did you know that UWM has a Music Library? The collection covers everything from Medieval manuscripts to hip-hop and post-inductrial punk, in print and audio formats including digital files online. This workshop and quick tour will take place in the Music Library in Room E280; GoldaMeir Library building level two, east.