The World Bank announced yesterday that it is providing free and open access to its data, including the World Development Indicators database, at data.worldbank.org.

From the World Bank announcement:

Recognizing that transparency and accountability are essential to development, the World Bank Group now provides free, open, and easy access to its comprehensive set of data on living standards around the globe—some 2,000 indicators, including hundreds that go back 50 years. The data is available in Arabic, French, and Spanish in addition to English.

APLIC held its 43rd annual conference in Dallas last week. The conference was small and allowed for a lot of interaction with speakers and between attendees. In the coming weeks, we’ll be posting presentation slides, reports from attendees, and business meeting minutes. In the meantime, here is a photo of conference attendees waiting for a ride to the APLIC annual banquet (courtesy of Elana Broch).

From the Announcement:

Click on the “Become a Fan” icon, at the top right of the screen. You’ll then be treated to updates in real time, as they’re issued.

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The new Facebook page will post information about all aspects of the Library. Fans will be among the first to know about the latest NLM developments, receive notifications on conferences, guest speakers and other events, and be guided to the vast and various research resources NLM has to offer. They can also read the latest issues of NLM’s popular consumer magazine, NIH MedlinePlus, and its Spanish/English language counterpart, NIH MedlinePlus Salud. Viewers can browse through historical images and contribute to discussions on future projects, all via their favorite social networking site. The page will also lead users to content from NLM’s growing roster of social media sites.

Source: NLM

Join us in Dallas for Population Information Roundup: Tools, Experts, and Networks – including what promises to be a valuable introduction to Census 2010, as well as a presentation from Amy Tsui, the director of the Bill and Melinda Gates Institute for Population and Reproductive Health and sessions on DHS tools, immigration trends, and tools to support effective collaboration across organizations. Plus sample a unique twist on local cuisine during our banquet at one of Dallas premiere restaurants: Local.

Register today – mail-in registration closes March 15!

The deadline for mail in registration is March 1. Check the conference web page for a preview of the program and a link to the registration form.

APLIC is pleased to be presenting its 43rd Annual conference this year in Dallas, TX:

Where: Dallas Hyatt Regency
When: April 12-14th, 2010

Join us for: Population Information Roundup: Tools, Experts, and Networks including what promises to be a valuable introduction to Census 2010 as well as sessions on DHS tools, immigration trends, and tools to support effective collaboration across organizations. And sample a unique twist on local cuisine during our banquet at one of Dallas premiere restaurants: Local: www.localdallas.com

Mail in registration is due by March 1st.

More information and the registration form available here:
http://www.aplici.org/conferences/43rd-annual-conference/

See you in Dallas!

Claire Twose
APLIC President

The winter 2010 issue of the APLIC Communicator is here! Check it out for a message from new APLIC president Claire Twose, and preview of the upcoming APLIC conference, membership renewal information, three articles about library moves, and a calendar of events.

If you have comments about the Communicator, or if you’d like to write for the newsletter, please contact me or my co-editor Laurie Calhoun.

Make sure to read the complete introduction. Important info at the conclusion.

Access the Complete List

In case you’re interested, a librarian is #46 on the list. That’s one below a Market Research Analyst at #45 and one above an Anthropologist at #47.

Source: Careercast [reposted from ResourceShelf]

All Things Census is a new blog from the Pew Research Center dedicated to “census methodology, findings and resources.”

The 2010 Census kicks off next week in a remote village in Alaska, but most Americans will receive their Census forms in March.

APLIC will present a session on the 2010 Census at our annual conference in April.

Libraries are the heart of their communities. National Library Week 2010 (April 11-17) will be celebrated with the theme, “Communities thrive @ your library.”

National Library Week is an annual celebration of the contributions of our nation’s libraries and librarians. All types of libraries – school, public, academic and special – participate.

Check out the free promotional tools  for new ways to promote the message of National Library Week.