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Issue 3 TORONTO Monday—June 23, 2003

Nader Discusses Budget Cuts and Library Support Sanders’ Rally Cry Heard at Opening Session By Heidi Weinkam the Local Arrangements Committee Pratt Institute, New York City, NY (chaired by Josephine Bryant). Freedman ALA President Maurice J. (Mitch) then presented this year’s Honorary Mem- Freedman and CLA President Wendy bership, the highest honor the ALA be- Newman officially kicked off the 2003 stows, to Barbara Gittings, Samuel F. ALA/CLA Annual Conference at the Morrison and Lucille Cole Thomas. Metro Toronto Convention Centre dur- Newman presented the 2003 CLA Out- ing an invigorating opening session on standing Service to Librarianship Award Saturday evening. Also in attendance was to Brian Campbell. Freedman also an- Toronto Mayor Mel Lastman, who wel- nounced the Freedom to Read comed librarians to Toronto by express- Foundation’s Roll of Honor recipient, ing his hope that conference attendees Theresa Chmara, and the Association for “sample all that Toronto has to offer.” Library Trustees awards to William Lastman considers librarians to be the Grandfield Murphy and Charles Rozier. “keepers of knowledge” and thanked all The highlight of the program was attendees for showing the world that “the keynote speaker Rep. Bernie Sanders, fear of SARS has hurt Toronto more than Vermont’s at-large member in the House Consumer Advocate Ralph Nader discusses the D.C. Library Renaissance Project the disease,” and that “the only place of Representatives. Sanders introduced and his work to help raise awareness of the steady decline of the D.C. Library people are wearing masks is CNN!” the “Freedom to Read Protection Act,” system at the keynote address of the ALA President’s Program. See Tuesday’s Freedman and Newman thanked all which states that libraries and bookstores issue of Cognotes for a full story. of the sponsors of this year’s conference should be exempt from Section 215 of the as well as the Toronto Public Library and Continued on page 5 Custodians of The Word, Preservers of Civic Space By Carol Shepstone, teller with a deep reverence and love of idea of language and Centre for the Study of Co-opera- the written word. It was this reverence the dynamic nature of tives, University of Saskatchewan that he invoked for his thoughts on li- intellect and spirit, The CLA President’s Program, held braries and the role of librarians. “Librar- and our often incom- Sunday morning, was an appropriately ies are a form of communion,” a place of prehensible reaction inspirational event. The session brought reverence to be respected for its poten- to the written word as together two of Canada’s leading think- tial to touch the essence of what it is to “active with the raw ers: Rex Murphy, author, broadcaster and be human. Books too, he pointed out, are stuff of human dia- Rhodes Scholar, and Janice Gross Stein, in themselves libraries of words and when logue.” He suggested scholar, author and expert on public books come into contact with one another we “pause to praise policy and international issues. Together they “collide and jostle” are “instinctively the dust on shelves,” they reminded us, as Murphy often says, in heat” and are ultimately dynamic and to understand that that “the heart of the matter” of what we alive as they are mediated through and speed is not always do as librarians is to be custodians of the processed by the reader. desirable, and that as Rex Murphy Janice Gross Stein word and the preservers of civic space. Words are the meeting of the human custodians of the The audience was treated to hearty doses intellect and spirit. Murphy continued his word in its physical form we should un- purveyors of public education, and as de- of laughter and many moments of spon- theme in a spiritual vein, noting the em- derstand the permanence and importance fenders of the democratic process. She taneous affirmation as these speakers phasis on the word in the first two lines of of what we do. identified librarians as community lead- made points that spoke to the essence of the Gospel of John: “In the beginning was Stein brought her expertise in public ers and builders, charged with preserv- what we value as librarians. the word. And the word was God.” He policy analysis to sharpen focus on the ing the civic spaces and public squares For those unfamiliar with Murphy’s explored these simple sentences as speak- importance of the library as a physical necessary for an engaged citizenry. Gross wit and insight, he is in essence a story- ing to the truth of how we respond to the place, as centers for civic engagement, of Continued on page 5 Librarian

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Visit us at Booth 1806 Monday, June 23, 2003 Cognotes Page 3 Managing Libraries Changes/Corrections Also refer to the Program Supplement, available at Registration, for In The Age of Terrorism other program and exhibit changes and cancellations. By Alberta Davis Comer tity if they are “sought for” an authorized Corrections Indiana State University intelligence or terrorism investigation. • ALA-IFC Censorship at the Border: The Little Sisters Bookstore Experience If audience size is any indication of a Libraries should prepare themselves – To Be Held: Monday, 1:30 – 3:30 p.m., MTCC 205 C/D. topic’s interest to attendees, then for possible law enforcement inquiries. • ALA PIO The Campaign for America’s Librarians: Making it Happen — Saturday’s session on “Managing Librar- Deborah Caldwell-Stone, Deputy Direc- To Be Held: Monday, 1:30 – 3:15 p.m., MTCC 713 A/B ies in the Age of Terrorism: A Forum on tor for ALA’s Office of Intellectual Free- • ALSC Awards Presentation and Membership Meeting — To Be Held: the USA PATROIT Act” held a high dom, suggested libraries have written Monday, 8:30 – 11:00 a.m., Hilton Ballroom II/III appeal. Why were so many people con- policies, crafted with assistance from cerned about the impact of the U.S. PA- counsel, which cover confidentiality of Monday Cancellations TRIOT Act? Susan Odencrantz, director user records, record control management, • AFL BCALA Literary Awards – 8:00 – 10:00 p.m. Names of awardees were Tacoma Public Library, Tacoma, WA, said and procedures for how to respond to presented at the BCALA General Mtg. on Sunday. she came to this session to learn more inquiries. These policies, shared with staff, • ACRL LES Nominating Com. – 8:00- 9:00 a.m. about how to deal with the PATROIT should identify the people who would • ALCTS PARS All Committee Mtg. – 8:00 – 11:00 a.m. Act and other types of subpoenas. Mary handle requests from law enforcement. • ALA PIO Public Awareness Com. Mtg. – 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Ellen Chjioke, director, Guilford College, Staff also should know that even if a li- • ALA GODORT Membership II – 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. Greensboro, NC, said that her college has brary is presented with a gag order, the • RUSA BRASS Section Review (Ad Hoc) – 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. a diverse population with a number of library may still consult with counsel and • RUSA Standards & Guidelines II – 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. students who might fit security agents’ have counsel present during the search. profiles and she was concerned that this The law permits that the supervisor and act could have a significant impact. anyone else who is needed to obtain the New and Updated Exhibitors Lee Strickland, senior intelligence requested records be told about the law Library Journal www.showcases1.com officer at the CIA, began by stating that enforcement request. Booth 1736 Showcases specializes in premium circula- much of the criticism against the Caldwell-Stone asserted that not only 360 Park Ave. South tion casts/albums/protective packaging for New York, NY 10010 books-on-cassette (up to 48), books-on-CD (up PATROIT Act was political, although do libraries need written policies, they also 866-436-0727; Fax: 646-746-6734 to 36), videos (up to 6), DVDs (up to 7), CDS & there were some significant changes need to review how data is collected and hard to find multi-media packaging combina- which included making warrants and or- stored, and what notice is given to patrons Ontario Genealogical Society tions. We have what you are looking for. Staff: ders valid nationwide and authorizing the about their privacy. Since libraries should Booth 3010 Rose Rubino, Drew Lawrence, Maria Terry. 40 Orchard View Blvd., Ste. 102 automatic sharing of criminal informa- not keep unneeded data, schedules of when Toronto, ON M4R 1B9 Tease tion with intelligence officers. The Act to remove information, in both paper and Canada Booth 3523, 3000Z extends the duration time for electronic electronic form, should be followed. How- 416-489-0734; Fax: 416-489-9803 8570 Commerce St. #113 surveillance warrants and authorizes rov- ever, libraries must abide by federal and OGS carries vital statistics of births, deaths Cape Canaveral, FL 32920 and marriages, immigration indexes. We can 800-416-0548 ing warrants. 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[email protected] libraries via a single website. managers to motivate employees; the And Millennials, born between 1980 and current state of motivational theory and 2000, need structure and balance. Booth Changes Naeem Shaikh/ the view of the current landscape; and Giesecke spoke of instilling pride as a Commerce Horizons Inc. 3319 what employees need to be motivated. motivator. The following exhibitors have moved booths since Ontario Genealogical Society 3111 Joan Giesecke, Dean of Libraries, the printing of the Final Conference Program, and Our Kids Pulications 3813 Michael Christie, employee relations can now be found in the new locations listed below. Pathfinder Press 3101 University of Nebraska-Lincoln, defined manager, Halifax Regional Municipality, Peachtree Publishers 604 motivation as “giving an incentive to act” raised the questions of whether manag- Access Info Systems 4950 Picture Window Books 2416 and “creating enthusiasm that makes ers can motivate employees and whether AmeriCAN GoTV Enterprises, LLC 3220 PotLatch 3226 American Libraries Magazine 2009 Public Works & Government someone want to do something.” the motivation of employees can be mea- Association Research on Mothering 3218 Services Canada 3921 Giesecke discussed the motivational theo- sured. “Humans are complex beings,” he Aura One Enterprises 3224 R. Moroz Ltd. 305 ries of Douglas McGregor, Abraham said, “And no one can pretend to fully Basch Subscriptions 3323 The Reference Shelf 3321 Maslow, and Frederick Herzberger and comprehend another person’s cognitive BergWall Professional Training 1022 Russia Online 2233 Bester Bros. Library 3203 Science and Health 3339 processes.” Still, the “carrot recipes” Can-Am Merchandising 711 Self Counsel Press 3938 CLA Shop for motivating employees are promotion, Christian Networks Journal 125 Serbica Books 2130 job enrichment, higher-end duties, par- Compass Point Books 2414 Showcases 3521 Offers Unique Gifts ticipation in decision-making, feedback Corbis Corp. 2515 Spacesaver Corporation 706 Criterion Pictures 4135 Swets Blackwell 2111 Be sure to visit the CLA Shop (800 and financial reward. “There are other David Young Music 114 Talkingtech.com Ltd. 3352 Level, South Building, MTCC) for a wide factors to consider besides pay,” Christie Dragonsource Inc. 4522 Tease 3523 selection of books, souvenirs, inuit carv- said. “Paying people more does not al- Fari International 3113 Teen Ink 3430 ways make them happier or more moti- Fordham Equipment Company 1734 Toronto Civic Employees Union 3222 ings, music CDs and DVDs. Stop by each GoodMinds.com 517 Toronto World Science day to enter the daily drawing for CD vated employees.” He noted that “car- Insignia Software 2108 Fiction Convention 3317 players, DVD players, gift baskets of CDs rots” (incentives) are more effective than Loch Media 3119 TradeWinds Environmental and DVDs, and much more. Drawings “sticks” (warnings, reprimands) in moti- Lucerne Media 4415 Restoration Inc. 3608 Magic Lantern Group 3817 VTLS Inc 739 will be held daily so stop by every day! vating employees. MuseGlobal Inc. 2508 Page 4 Cognotes Monday, June 23, 2003

Alternative Publishing Your Passion? Take Small Steps By Carol Shepstone, bers of the profession to express their colleagues, and government leaders. Careers Centre for the Study of Co-opera- interest in being published to editors, Riggs, focusing on research publish- tives, University of Saskatchewan even without a topic in mind. She called ing in the academic world, suggested that for Librarians It all starts with passion — the passion for librarians to bring their book ideas, new authors should consider co-author- for the profession, an interesting idea and to her (and other editors), either as a fully ship opportunities, and encouraged librar- Discussed a desire to make the commitment to put formed proposal or as just the seed of an ians to share their research ideas with By Bill Turner pen to paper and to be published. These idea, but reminded us all to keep in mind colleagues, engage in discussion, and of- The Catholic University of were the messages of the panel speakers that book publishing comes down to the fer and solicit feedback in continuing America at the Saturday morning session, “From bottom-line. It is essential that you can support of the publication process. Tai- Ever wonder what options are Passion to Publication: Writing for the loring the article to the journal is recom- open to MLS graduates, other than Profession.” The panel included Sue mended and knowing the basic structure being a librarian? The New Mem- Easun, acquisitions editor for Scarecrow Increasing visibility for of the research article was stressed. bers Round Table (NMRT) Press, speaking on the ins and outs of your library is part of the Riggs also shared his thoughts on President’s Program Committee book publishing; Helen Miller of Helen return on investment for your some of the hot research topics for the and the Association of Specialized Miller Associates, discussing publishing publishing efforts. profession, which included: libraries as and Cooperative Library Agencies issues for public librarians; and Don learning organizations; joint use librar- (ASCLA) Independent Librarians Riggs, VP of Information Services, Nova ies and library cooperation; knowledge Exchange sponsored “Places Your Southeastern University, sharing his identify your target audience and “make management; digital project and web re- MLS Can Take You: Alternative years of experience as both an author and sure what you are going to write about search; pay for print; leadership; conflict Careers for Librarians” on Satur- editor for various academic library and will make money,” said Easun. resolution; and assessment. He lamented day to explore possible answers to information journals. For those daunted at the thought of the decline in research-based articles as a this question. Four panelists, each So you have the passion to publish authoring a book, perhaps the journal symptom of the increased demands on an MLS-degree holder, spoke about for the profession…but don’t know where article is the place to start. Miller stressed professional time and identified this as working in a job in an organization to start? Easun suggested starting with the value of publishing as advocacy cre- an area of concern for the profession. not generally thought as one that smaller projects to demonstrate your writ- ating and pointed out the overlooked All the presenters recognized the ef- employs librarians. ing ability, and then moving on to write market of library trustees. Increasing vis- fort and focus required to be successfully Peter McCracken, co-founder of book chapters, exploring co-authoring ibility for your library is part of the “re- published – not an easy task with our over Serials Solutions, discussed alterna- opportunities and then considering single turn on investment” for your publishing taxed schedules – but with “grit, help and tive career opportunities for librar- authorship. All the presenters stressed the efforts, and you should multiply this vis- elbow grease,” Miller suggested that ef- ians with vendors. He referred to importance of positive author/editor re- ibility factor by sharing your research and forts will be rewarded both profession- “MLS penetration,” or the number lationships and Easun encouraged mem- publication success with board members, ally and personally. of MLS-degree holders on staff in relation to non-MLS-degree holders, as a measure of work efficiency out- Gender Issues Continue To Affect Librarianship side the traditional library setting. By Lisa Herkenrath garding the relationship of skills and Some participants expressed concern “MLS-degree holders have an un- Emporia State University gender, gender issues affect how we op- that gender issues are often dismissed as a derstanding of library culture that The Women’s Studies Section (WSS) erate in the library community. Women miniscule part of the library field. Harris make them prime candidates for po- of the Association of College and Re- must first convince themselves that they added that there is a difference in the defi- sitions on the vendors’ side of the search Libraries (ACRL) met Saturday are capable of functioning well in a tech- nition of the meaning of “librarian’s work.” aisle,” said McCracken. “Especially to discuss issues germane to the area of nological environment. According to “When some people believe that the in product management and sales.” gender in the workplace. This long-stand- moderator Jennifer Gilley, Head Librar- goal is in providing access, this can then Librarians have organization ing problem is compounded within the ian, Penn State New Kensington, “many be related to providing a service and skills that can transfer to alternate modern library setting by the addition of days nobody understands what librarians linked in some minds to a woman’s im- careers with vendors, according to technology-related concerns do. Nobody.” plied role of care. This leap can lead to Beverley Geer, BioOne marketing “Introduction” to Women’s Issues fo- Roma Harris, Professor of Informa- the implication that anyone can perform representative, Amigos Library Ser- cused on technology in relation to gen- tion and Media Studies, University of these tasks,” said Harris. vices. Her advice to MLS-degree der conflicts. One concern is that women Western Ontario, and author of The goal for women is not just to be- holders in pursuit of alternative allow condescending attitudes toward Librarianship: The Erosion of a Woman’s Profes- lieve in themselves, but also to form a careers is to “Find something you’re their technological skills that promote sion, said that women have not done a good unified front with which to sell the idea good at and see if you can grow to the “I Can’t” phenomenon. Although job of identifying their skills. This, accord- of librarianship and the skills and educa- love it and make a living at it.” generalizations should be avoided re- ing to Harris, de-values women’s work. tion that it entails. Sue Easun, acquisitions editor, Scarecrow Press, spoke about the options in publishing. “Production ALA Website editors are the catalogers of the Prominent At Cognotes Staff publishing world,” she said. “They Rochelle Hartman, Editor Jennifer Franklin-McInnis must meet high standards, have an Council I Bloomington Public Library, IL Windsor Public Library eye for detail, and be extremely By Rochelle Hartman organized.” Michael Byrnes, Assistant Editor Aimee Ellis Bloomington (IL) Public Library Katy Ginanni, training special- New Jersey Institute of Technology Yukon Energy Mines and Resources Library A fairly full house of Councilors met ist, EBSCO Information Services, Tuesday in the first Council session of Reporters Heidi Weinkam Information Systems & Services, the annual meeting. After announcements, Frederick J. Augustyn, Jr. Pratt Institute discussed the training and develop- The Library of Congress ALA President Maurice J. (Mitch) Freed- ment aspect. “A background in pub- Lisa Herkenrath man introduced several special guests, lic service can help a former librar- Alberta Comer Emporia State University including Vladimir Zaitsev, President of Indiana State University ian deal effectively with all kinds the Russian Library Association. Deidre Ross, Publisher, of people in a corporate setting,” Bill Turner Before diving into Council business, ALA Conference Services she said. Catholic University of America the Executive Board and ALA staff were Stephanie Hoerner, Marketing Specialist The panelists urged attendees to applauded for their “good judgment” in Pat Cavill ALA Conference Services be proactive in approaching pro- choosing to keep the conference in Pat Cavill Consulting spective employers, sending out Tim Mercer Toronto. There was also appreciation ex- resumes, and pursuing additional Dawna Rowlson Jenn Hess pressed for CLA, volunteers from the training. They also reminded them Toronto Public Library Production Managers, CustomNEWS Toronto Public Library and the citizens about practicing the lost art of cour- of Toronto for their hospitality. Carol Shepstone Curtis Compton tesy, suggested accepting part-time Committee reports were delivered, University of Saskatchewan Photographer or temporary work as a way of get- including nominations for the Council ting started in a new field. Elaine MacLean Deb Nerud Committee on Committees and Planning St. Frances Xavier University Managing Editor Continued on page 8 Monday, June 23, 2003 Cognotes Page 5

ALA Attendees once again donned their running shoes to participate in Sunday’s 20th Annual ALA 5K Fun Run/Walk, sponsored by HarperCollins/Greenwillow Books. Top three overall male/female finishers in the overall and walk divisions are listed. Overall open male: 1, Mark Ellis, 20:33; 2, Nicolas Ruppli, 20:44; 3, Will Meredith, 21:05. Overall open female: 1, Melissa Rowse, 22:14; 2, Julie Arendt, 22:15; 3, Kari Paulson, 24:01. Overall open male walk: 1, Robert Schlein, 35:48; 2, David Wright, 38:36; 3, Gregory Wool, 41:27. Overall open female walk: 1, Susan Neumeister, 35:25; 2, Alison Ricker, 39:00; 3, Margaret Bernardi, 39:13. At center wearing #1 is Chris Crutcher, author of “Whale Talk,” and eventual winner #98 Mark Ellis, Richmond Public Library, Bristish Columbia, with a time of 20:33. All race results can be found online at rrresults.com.

ians, with booksellers, with conservatives, Sanders with progressives, with Continued from page 1 moderates…because of our love for our USA PATRIOT Act, which allows the fed- country…coming together we are going eral government to search their records to prevail.” without the traditional search warrant. He Freedman ended the program by began by saying, “I want to applaud the ALA and the CLA for the outstanding efforts that you are making to protect civil liber- ties in our two countries.” Sanders thanked librarians specifically for not only helping to educate him about the importance of introducing this Act, but The CLA Book Award winners (from left to right) are Martha Brooks for True also for taking “your Confessions of a Heartless Girl, Pascal Milelli for The Art Room and Karen responsibilities as li- Levine for Hana’s Suitcase. They were announced at the Lillian H. Smith Branch brarians very seri- of the Toronto Public Library on Saturday night. ously.” Sanders defined freedom as “al- CLA Celebrates lowing people to say what we don’t like— what makes us Book Awards cringe—that is what By Jennifer Franklin-McInnis lustration for The Art Room, written by freedom is” and Vermont Congressman Bernie Sanders delivers his address Windsor Public Library Susan Vande Griek, which immortal- stressed that “more at the Opening Session. The 2003 Canadian Library Asso- izes Emily Carr’s talents and contri- citizens are speaking ciation (CLA) Book Awards were butions to Canadian art. This award is out against the PATRIOT Act.” extending his hope for the future of all awarded Saturday night at a gala cel- sponsored by the Canadian Associa- Along with Sanders, 118 House mem- librarians, saying, “I wish you a future ebration to honor the best of Cana- tion of Children’s Librarians (CACL). bers have co-sponsored the Freedom to that recognizes the true value of your dian publishing for children. Camping, illustrated by Brain Deines Read Protection Act so far, including work.” President-elect Dr. Carla Hayden This event was appropriately held and Salmon Creek, illustrated by Karen Republicans, Democrats and Indepen- felt that the Opening Ceremony was “in- at the Lillian H. Smith Branch of the Reczuch, were named Honour Books dents. The Act is gaining momentum spiring on many levels,” adding that the Toronto Public Library which houses in this category. daily, and 127 cities and towns have al- cooperation between the ALA and the the world renowned Osborne Collec- True Confessions of a Heartless Girl, ready passed resolutions supporting CLA was “heartening,” and that Rep. tion of Children’s Books, a must see by Martha Brooks, a ground-breaking Sanders’ Act. Rep. Sanders concluded Bernie Sanders’ “rally cry” was invigo- for children’s librarians worldwide. novel celebrating the power of love to with his belief that “together with librar- rating. The CLA Children’s Book Award, change lives, received the Young Adult administered by the Canadian Associa- Canadian Book Award, administered us hope, and fodder, for influencing pub- tion of Children’s Librarians (CACL), by Young Adult Services Interest CLA lic policy issues related to the proper was awarded to Karen Levine for Hana’s Group (YASIG). Honour Book awards Continued from page 1 funding of libraries. She charged that Suitcase. The book adapts the detective were presented to Search of the Moon Stein identified “libraries as the funda- “when you can’t open doors to everyone work undertaken by a curator at the King’s Daughter by Linda Holeman and mental arena for social justices in soci- you must speak out for a society that is Tokyo Holocaust Center to uncover the Tribes by Arthur Slade. ety” and she urged and challenged librar- just – for people to be able to education details about the owner of a small brown The gala was hosted by the Cana- ians to articulate this role. It is our con- themselves.” suitcase bearing only the name of “Hana dian Association of Children’s Librar- tact with citizens, not just customers that Stein also said that we should not let Brady, orphan.” Two Honour Books ians (CACL), the Young Adult Services ensure our society’s capacity to create and governments cut resources to libraries were announced: Parvana’s Journey and Interest Group (YASIG) and the Cana- ensure civic mindedness. under the guise of efficiency as the “op- A Company of Fools, both written by dian School Library Association She emphasized the public education portunity costs” are too divide our com- Deborah Ellis. (CSLA). Special thanks goes to the Na- role of the library and its central role in munities and violate the basic contract Pascal Milelli received the Amelia tional Book Service for generously sup- the government’s contract for public edu- between government and its high and too Frances Howard-Gibbon Award for Il- porting the event. cation. The government’s interest in the deep. “Librarians are a public good and knowledge-based economy should give a public resource.”

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www.dynix.com Page 8 Cognotes Monday, June 23, 2003 Quorum Remains Elusive for Membership Meeting By Rochelle Hartman lively commentary on a variety of topics. the most vulnerable, with school libraries Federal Communications Commission Bloomington Public Library The main discussion topic, led by being closed and professional staff being (FCC) rules that allow concentrated own- Despite a change that lowered the num- Erlene Bishop Killeen and Cyndi Phillips, replaced by volunteers or having their ership of media. One member exhorted ber of members required to make a quo- American Association of School Librar- positions reduced to part-time. ALA to drop the word “customer” from rum at general membership meetings from ians (AASL) was “The Loss of School Li- Members also addressed the new, its membership services page, express- 200 to one-half of one percent, Saturday’s braries/Media Centers, How it Affects all highly criticized ALA Web site, the pos- ing dismay at the “ideology of the mar- General Membership meeting failed to of Us and What Can We Do.” Although sibility of introducing a resolution to al- ketplace that is taking over.” produce a quorum. Even with frustration the current budget crisis has affected li- low the general membership, rather than Acknowledgement was given to the Ex- over the inability to conduct official busi- brary services across the nation, school Council, to elect the Executive Board, and ecutive Board for their decision to keep ness, the hour-long meeting produced libraries and library workers have been a forthcoming resolution opposing the the conference in Toronto. Finally, members were encouraged to express their appreciation to vendors who chose to keep Library Workers Talk About Salaries and Advocacy a presence at the conference. By Rochelle Hartman will be continued as the ALA-APA Stand- Casiano said, “If we can do it in El Paso, Membership II will meet today from Bloomington Public Library ing Committee on Salaries. President- we can do it anywhere.” According to 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. in Constitution Addressing a small, but enthusias- elect Carla Hayden appointed Freedman Brey-Casiano, the library system in El Hall. Those present were bidden to bring a tic group, ALA President Maurice J. as chair. Paso is one of the poorest urban library friend, in hopes of reaching the third quo- (Mitch) Freedman cited the creation Task Force member and Councilor-at- systems in the U.S. She urged those rum in 18 years. Membership meetings and work of the Task Force on Better Large Jenna Freedman introduced Vice present to take advantage of a compre- provide a forum for general members to Salaries and Pay Equity as his proud- President-elect and founding task force hensive advocacy packet prepared by voice their opinion and suggest resolutions. est contribution during his term. Freed- the task force, which includes “Advo- man credited the passion and focus of “If we can do it in El Paso, cating for Better Salaries and Pay Eq- Council task force members for making the ini- uity Toolkit” and the more general we can do it anywhere.” Continued from page 4 tiative a success. Library Advocate’s Handbook. During his term Freedman visited —Brey-Casiano In a brainstorming session, many and Budget Elections and appointment 33 cities, speaking to library workers spoke of victories, encouraged those of Tellers Committee for COC and PBA about salary and status issues. Many member Carol Brey-Casiano by saying new to advocacy, asked logistical ques- elections. Leslie Burger, Chair, Awards of those whom Freedman met ex- that only through sustained momentum tions, and looked for solutions to ad- Committee presented an action item, pressed how the message of the task will the work of the task force continue dressing the needs of library workers passed by Council. Approved was the force empowered them to feel like they and flourish. Brey-Casiano pledged her in vastly different situations. More in- Ken Haycock Award for Promoting could make a difference He also continuing support and urged all those in formation, including downloadable ver- Librarianship. Recipients will be awarded lauded the work of several state asso- attendance to become involved. Talking sions of several resources including the $1000 and a certificate. The award had ciations who either established or re- about the impact of grassroots advocacy Toolkit, and access to the archived been offered previously under a differ- charged initiatives to advocate for li- that resulted in raises at the El Paso (TX) Moneytalks list are available at ent name, but discontinued in 2001. She brary issues. The work of the task force Public Library where she is director, Brey- www.mjfreedman.org/tfhome.html. also announced the Awards Committee establishment of the LITA/Brett Butler Entrepreneurship Award for technological innovation in meeting the needs of the library community. Garnering most discussion was a report generated as a result of an invita- tional meeting about the new ALA website. The report was delivered by Rory Litwin, Chair, Web Advisory Com- mittee and contained background information, a detailed identification of problems, and recommendations to ALA staff for what changes are needed and how to proceed. Major problems identified with implementation were the lack of a mis- sion statement, style guide, handbook, usability studies and beta testing. Major design and use issues included an inef- fective search engine, possibly thousands of pages that did not migrate from the old to the new site, and extremely long URLs. Several recommendations were made to ALA staff. Litwin reported that There’s a world of research the Committee felt the staff to be recep- tive to the changes and earnest in their out there on the Web. desire to repair the site. The Committee will meet again today. At the end of the Let Ingenta help you find and manage it. discussion, Council passed a resolution addressing the problems and repair of With Ingenta’s document delivery service and cutting-edge management tools, librarians can quickly the site. and efficiently enhance their institution’s research offerings, while keeping better control of costs. A resolution addressing the destruc- tion of cultural artifacts and writings in Iraq was withdrawn, but will likely be reintroduced before the end of Confer- Come to the Ingenta booth #3303 ence. Also, a resolution on the new Fed- to learn more about: eral Communications Commission ᮣ Document delivery options, including (FCC) rules about media ownership was library-sponsored payment accounts Empowering the exchange of academic and tabled. ᮣ New COUNTER compliant usage statistics professional content online. Updated registration figures were offered before adjournment. As of the end of

Web: www.ingenta.com ᮣ Email: [email protected] ᮣ Phone: 1-888-263-5720 Saturday, a total of 16,558 people had reg- istered, compared to more than 19,000 last year in Atlanta. It was announced that a decision on CIPA is expected today. Monday, June 23, 2003 Cognotes Page 9 Creative International Rural Librarians Show How to Fundraising Ideas Offered ‘Survive and Thrive’ in Hard Times By Michael Byrnes has also established collaborative mass By Frederick J. Augustyn, Jr. creased fundraising, albeit a difficult task New Jersey Institute of Technology information literacy programs with The Library of Congress in economically difficult times. There are numerous ways to get heavy-hitting industry partners such as The recent decline in the stock mar- Rowena Lunn of the Marigold Li- funding for a library, as attendees Microsoft (Singapore), SUN, 3M and ket and the willingness of fewer citizens brary System presented the province of learned on Saturday at the International Siemens. The Singapore Public Library in the U.S. and Canada to pay higher Alberta as a case study in how to “sur- Relations Round Table (IRRT) highly has become such a model of efficiency, taxes have created problems affecting vive and thrive.” She emphasized using competitive presentation, “Creative the Minister of Foreign Affairs has most libraries and educational institutions. focus groups to establish needs assess- Fundraising Ideas: Strategies Used by outsourced their librarians to train for- Three librarians from largely rural areas ments and the employment of library Librarians Around the World.” Each eign librarians in an effort to foster discussed how they have faced these di- board annual reports buttressed with year papers are submitted to IRRT and healthy trade relations. lemmas and offered their ideas as pos- hard statistical data as well as with anec- only a select few are chosen to present Janine Schmidt, University Librar- sible solutions for other similarly situ- dotal evidence. at the annual conference. ian, University of Queensland (Austra- ated library leaders. Eugene Hainer, Director of Develop- Professor Abdus Sattar Chaudry, lia) presented “Funding Down Under: Eric Hansen of the Kansas Library ment for the Colorado State Library, un- Nanyang Technological University Entrepreneurial Approaches to Gener- Network Board detailed his state’s bud- derscored the role that changes in politi- (Singapore) discussed “Enhancing Fi- ating Income at the University of get problems arising from the dot-com cal leadership and educational institutions. nancial Support Through Strategic Part- Queensland Cybrary.” She stressed bust, droughts, tax exemptions, and the He advised the audience not to offer voter nerships and Innovative Strategies: A charging patrons for printing, citing the non-restoration of tax cuts made during initiatives that affect library funding be- Case of Singapore Public Libraries,” library goes through 14 million pages good times. Consequently, library pro- cause they can often result in measures stating that no program will be denied in copying/printing. She suggested li- grams were reduced by 10 percent in FY such as tax caps. The Colorado Associa- “for a lack of funding” if it can provide braries start catering their websites to- 03 and another percent in FY 04. Li- tion of Libraries successfully contacted a return-on-investment. Seven years ward donors by having cyberplaques. braries in Kansas carefully laid out a individual state legislators. ago, the Singapore government gave Professor Nasser M. Swayden, “hurts the least” vs. a “hurts the most” Hainer underlined that it is better to the National Library Board $8 million Imam University (Saudi Arabia) dis- choice. engage in financial contingency planning and told them they would have to go cussed “Non-Governmental Funding “Hurts the least” involved no raises sooner rather than later. Although it ini- the next eight years without a cent, and for Academic Libraries in Develop- but more time off, more voluntary holi- tially seems to be rather late to state this if they wanted more funding after that, ing Countries.” He stressed the im- days without pay, the elimination of jobs at present, business conditions are cycli- they must demonstrate that the library portance of partnering with businesses through attrition, reducing the work week cal and good times presumably will re- is a self-sustaining institute. What bet- on projects because most government to 37.5 paid hours, and delaying computer turn. Hansen mentioned the importance ter way to ensure rising gate-counts and funding is strictly for acquisitions, not upgrades. “Hurts the most” required cut- of understanding local culture for a li- give the library a hip image than to facilities, staff, etc. ting hours of operation and services for brary system to be financially solvent. place them in the urban orchards of Copies of these papers will be avail- the public rather than having library With many Kansans, for example, it is shopping malls? They even have a café able (after the conference) at: http:// workers making the sacrifices. One rec- more operative to request than to require and occasionally live music. The library www.ala.org/work/international. ommendation for revenue enhancement their help with sustaining public pro- with the absence of higher taxes is in- grams.

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Barbara Gittings reacts as she is presented the ALA’s highest award of Honorary Membership at the Opening Session. Samuel F. Morrison and Lucille Cole Thomas were also presented the award.

CLA and ALA members gather inside the Lillian H. Smith Branch of the Shhhh, all is quiet as Majed Khader, Marshall University, Huntington, WV, takes a closer look at a Toronto Public Library for the CLA Book Awards Saturday night. quilt for sale during the Silent Auction.

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