Two things

1. There is another group specifically for young and new librarians on Ning. As they've been around longer and have more traction, I'll happily cede the field to them, but I'll keep my space open if anyone feels the need. The other group is at: http://youngnewlibrarians.ning.com/

2. ALA-APA is looking for volunteers for researching "Loan Forgiveness Programs". Here's the e-mail sent out by Jenifer Grady on Newlib.

I'm looking for volunteers who will research Loan Forgiveness Programs so that I can present a report to the ALA-APA Board (same people as the ALA Board) to find out if this is something ALA-APA or ALA can pursue or has pursued. As you know ALA-APA can only work with the help of others, and this would be a wonderful service. You also may have immediate access to government documents that I don't have here. The Board is meeting mid-April, so I'd need what you find by April 6 so that I can synthesize what you sent me. The questions I have are under the umbrella of "What is the history of the Loan Forgiveness Programs?" and I'm sure there are more. Do I have any volunteers?

Who initiated it the Teachers Federal Loan Forgiveness Programs?
When?
Who was involved along the way?
What evidence did they give to convince the government to pass this?
Which government agencies were involved and how?
What barriers were there to its acceptance?
Who were the main supporters and detractors?
What was asked for initially and was the request limited before acceptance?
How has the program changed?
Are there programs for other professions? e.g. http://www.abanet.org/legalservices/downloads/lrap/lrapfinalreport.pdf
What state level programs are there for loan forgiveness and what are the parameters?

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