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ALALALIssueAL 2 AAAACognotesOrlando, FL Sunday, June 27, 2004 Have Libraries Lived Up to Brown v. Board of Education? Today: Carla Hayden, president of the Board of Education decision? How the release of American hostages 63, which established him as an American Library Association close are we to realizing the goal in Iran. He joined National Public authority on the civil rights (ALA) will celebrate and reflect on of equity of access to information Radio’s award-winning “Talk of movement. The second install- Amy Goodman the 50th anniversary of Brown v. for all? How can information pro- the Nation” in 1993 and is the ment of his King trilogy, Pillar 9:00–10:30 a.m. Board of Education with a panel fessionals ensure that all library author of The Old Neighborhood: of Fire, appeared in 1999; Branch OCC Auditorium of speakers and writers that will services and materials are avail- What We Lost in the Great Sub- currently is working on the final include Cheryl Brown Henderson, able to all people, regardless of age, urban Migration, 1966-1999. He volume, At Canaan’s Edge. Arthur C. Clarke whose father gave his name to the ethnicity, physical ability, income, is also a contributing editor for Si Josey was elected to honorary Supreme Court case; veteran jour- language, location or type of li- Magazine, a new national publi- membership in the ALA in 2002 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. nalist and commentator Ray brary? What gains have we made cation for Latinos. “in recognition of his tireless com- OCC Auditorium Suarez; Pulitzer Prize-winning in the last half-century, and Branch won the Pulitzer Prize mitment to the association, to Sponsor: CITA's author Taylor Branch, and where do we go from here? for history in 1989 for his 880- equal access to information re- Imagineering Group ground-breaking library leader Henderson is one of three page Parting the Waters: sources, and to the education and E.J. Josey. The five will share the daughters of the late Reverend America in the King Years 1954- employment of librarians.” ALA President's stage this afternoon, in a discus- Oliver Brown, whose desire to en- sion of “Equity: Are We There roll his children in an all-white Program Yet?” The President’s Program elementary school in Topeka, 3:00– 5:00 p.m. takes place from 3:00–5:00 p.m. Kans., led to the historic decision OCC Auditorium in OCC Auditorium (Room 320). overturning the concept of “sepa- “This decision affected not only rate but equal.” She is the co- Farenheit 9/11 education but every aspect of founder of the Brown Foundation 10:00 p.m. American life, including librar- for Educational Equity, Excel- OCC Auditorium ies,” Hayden said. “Although we lence and Research, which, since have made great strides in help- its founding in 1988, has provided (Ticket required) ing all people gain access to qual- scholarships to 40 minority stu- ity library services and resources, dents and sponsored programs on I believe we still have a way to diversity and educational issues. go before we can say there is true Suarez, a senior correspondent equity of access.” for public television’s “News Hour In an effort to illustrate what with Jim Lehrer,” is a 25-year vet- true equity might look like, the eran of the news business and has Exhibit Hours panelists will address questions covered stories ranging from South such as: What are the lessons and Africa’s first all-race elections to Today/Monday: opportunities of the Brown v. Northern Ireland’s peace efforts to 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Tuesday: 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. Registration ALA President Carla Hayden, left, and President- Hours elect Carol Brey Casiano, right, cut the ribbon to open the exhibits as John Ison and Executive Board members observe. Today/Monday: 7:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Tuesday: Saturdays With Mitch 7:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m. By Michael Byrnes Tuesdays with Morrie de- Embry Riddle tails the visits Albom made to Changes Aeronautical University an old college professor dying Celebrated author, journalist of Lou Gherig’s disease. He Program Changes and humanitarian, Mitch originally planned on meeting Page 13 Albom gave a heartfelt presen- with Morrie for a Tuesday (sin- New and Updated tation Saturday discussing the gular), not the remaining Tues- Exhibitors back-stories of both his literary days of Morrie’s life. After Former White House Terrorism Advisor Richard Clarke juggernauts, Tuesdays with learning Morrie’s biggest fear Page 13 addresses ALA attendees during the Opening General Session. Morrie and The Five People You was leaving his family in debt, Look for the full story in tomorrow's issue of Cognotes. Meet in Heaven. Continued on page 4

Visit us at Booth 1432 Page 2 Cognotes Sunday, June 27, 2004 New Council Members Get Oriented ALA Hosts By Rochelle Hartman elect and all members to let him know, Council. One hundred of the seats are Special Bloomington (IL) Public Library personally, of any issues or concerns, for Councilors-at-Large who represent Newly-elected ALA and ALA-Allied regardless of how small, so that he can the entire membership. The remain- Screening of Professional Association Councilors work with the ALA staff and Council to ing Council seats are divided among gathered Saturday morning to learn solve problems. President Carla Hayden division, chapter and roundtable rep- Fahrenheit 9/11 about the duties and charges expected also welcomed the group, saying that resentatives and the Executive Board. of them when they officially take office in addition to the responsibility of serv- Any active member of ALA is eligible The American Library Association at the close of this year’s Annual meeting Council, it is “fun to see democracy to run for Council. Petitions for the will host a special benefit screening of ing. Beth Bingham, Chair of the Coun- in action.” After Hayden spoke, other 2005 elections are available in the ALA Fahrenheit 9/11 for members and at- cil Orientation Committee gave a broad members of the Executive Board and office. A complete petition includes 25 tendees at the 2004 Annual Conference, overview of Council protocol, history, and ALA staff were introduced. Councilors signatures of current ALA members, today, 10 p.m. in the Orlando Conven- culture, offering an insider’s perspec- also received a brief tutorial on parlia- biographical information and a state- tion Center Auditorium. The screening tive as someone who served on Council mentary procedure from Parliamentar- ment of professional concerns. They is an encore of sorts for Moore, who pre- for over ten years. ian Eli Mina. are due in the ALA office no later than viewed Bowling for Columbine to a ALA Executive Director Keith Council is the governing body of January 28, 2005. Those interested standing-room-only crowd two years ago. Michael Fiels welcomed the group and ALA and is comprised of 182 elected in or undecided about running for While Moore will not accompany his said that he has always had tremen- members. Each year, over 30 ALA Council are urged to attend one or newest movie, he and distributor Lion’s dous respect for the work and actions of members are elected by the member- more of the Council meetings during Gate are donating the use of the film to Council. He encouraged the Councilors- ship to serve a three-year term on Annual. the ALA for a screening that will benefit the association’s First Amendment, intellectual freedom and USA PATRIOT Act education efforts. Admission is by $10 donation, which may be made on-site at the ALA Registration desk. Seating is limited. ALA Immediate Past President Maurice Freedman, who also chairs the ALA-APA Better Salaries Committee, will open the program and share a short film that advocates for better salaries for all library workers, “Working @ your li- Online journals should be brary — for love or money.” ALA Coun- cilor Ann Sparanese, who is thanked in 100% full text–including Dude, Where’s My Country for her efforts in rallying support for the distribu- all graphics and images. You read tion of Stupid White Men, will follow and introduce the film. our mind. Via his Web site, Moore also has helped publicize the ALA’s efforts to raise awareness about how Section 215 of the USA PATRIOT Act undermines reader privacy in U.S. libraries and about the impact of library funding cuts nationwide.

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ALA attendees’ access to top examples of library publicity just got easier. Swap and Shop, an invaluable annual conference tradition, will take place in the Special Events Area on the Exhibit Floor (behind aisle 300) today from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Hosted by the Public Rela- tions and Marketing Section of the Li- brary Administration and Management Association, Swap and Shop provides an virtual explosion of ideas and informa- We think like you do. And give you more. tion by showcasing samples of the country’s hottest public relations pieces, Project MUSE was co-founded by librarians with librarians’ unique wants and needs including winners of the Swap and Shop in mind. Only 100% full-text, peer-reviewed arts, humanities, and social science jour- “Best of Show” competition. nals. A library-friendly license that delivers exceptional value. Flexible subscription In addition to sampling hundreds of options and a tiered pricing structure. And complete stability—once journal content publicity pieces, attendees will have the goes online, it stays online. Stop by our booth and see what we’ve got in mind for you. chance to win digital resources provided Get a FREE 60-day trial. by ALA Graphics worth over $300. A Go to http://muse.jhu.edu/cgi-bin/trial_access.cgi or e-mail [email protected]. number of public relations professionals will be on hand as well, to provide help- Come pick our ful advice. Meet “PR Doc” Linda Wallace, brain on what we a specialist in her field, and let her diag- can do for you! nose your PR problem. Pick up tips on Scholarly journals online http://muse.jhu.edu Booth No.1137 how to use the @ your libraryTM brand and how to enter the John Cotton Dana contest. Browse the “L. PeRCy” awards display and the John Cotton Dana award winners’ scrapbooks. Talk to a Janway representative or the editor of Market- ing Library Services to find out how to showcase your library. Sunday, June 27, 2004 Cognotes Page 3 Grijalva Champions Libraries, Domestic Investment

By Alberta Davis Comer ies enrich and extend opportunities for Grijalva called libraries the great The attack came, he asserts, because of Indiana State University society, they need to be fully funded to equalizer in society. Serving an empow- what America stands for: uncensored Library champion Congressman help prepare for future generations. Al- ering role, libraries release information discourse, the Bill of Rights, that is, the Raul Grijalva, first term U.S. represen- though libraries currently receive most to all people whether they are people of traditional values that make American tative from Arizona, spoke on Saturday of their funding from state and local lev- color, Native Americans, rural, or poor. democracy unique. He stated that morning about legislation affecting li- els, federal government should look at Libraries equalize access to information, Americans do not need to make a sacri- braries. Grijalva believes that the gov- providing a dedicated and consistent literacy, and the growth of human po- fice on the altar of Ashcroft’s zeal since ernment is having an underlying and source of revenue for libraries across the tential. Libraries are more than just a America's security is not dependent obvious debate about the role of govern- country. place, they are part and parcel of com- upon giving up rights. He thanked ALA ment in the lives of its citizens. He as- Congressman Grijalva pointed out munities and serve as a hub for access for standing up for the rights of Ameri- serted that while government should not that the U.S. is pouring billions of dol- and personal growth. Congressman cans right from the beginning of the 9/ be intrusive in the lives of its citizens, lars into Iraq to provide free public edu- Grijalva recalled growing up as what 11 crisis. Congressman Grijalva be- government should bring assistance to cation, free universal health care, as he termed “a library rat” in Tucson and lieves America is at a crossroads and society. well as supporting other means of sus- the importance of libraries in his own must decide where to go as a country. For libraries, the governmental role taining and rebuilding their society. He life. He asserted that public policies should is more vital than ever because the coun- believes that if the government can in- He also discussed the reasons serve the public’s interest and that with- try needs an educated and inclusive so- vest the political will and fiscal priori- America was attacked on September 11. out libraries society would lose its way. ciety and libraries play an important ties to do these things, that they can role in this undertaking. Since librar- make the same investment domestically. Cognotes Staff Rochelle Hartman, Editor Brad Martin ALA Wants Your Opinion On Programs Bloomington Public Library, IL ABC News

ALA is looking for your opinions on This number can be found in your “Into Alberta Comer, Assistant Editor Deidre Ross the programs you attended at this Con- the Stacks” action ad booklet, and also Indiana State University Publisher, ference. You will find handy, easy to use in the Program Descriptions section of ALA Conference Services survey machines located throughout the the Final Conference Program Book Reporters Frederick J. Augustyn, Jr. Stephanie Hoerner, Convention Center and other venues (next to the title of each program). Be The Library of Congress Associate Publisher, Marketing Specialist where programs are being held. You can sure to indicate this number when the ALA Conference Services give your opinion on as many programs machine prompts you to do so. Thanks Walter Bell Tim Mercer, Jenn Hess as you like. You can use any machine for your help in making the American Lamar University Production Managers, CustomNEWS to give your opinion on any program at Library Association Annual Conference Michael Byrnes any time – you do not need to use a programs the best they can be, and spe- Curtis Compton Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Photographer machine at the venue where the pro- cial thanks to exhibitor Your Percep- gram took place. tions for sponsoring the survey ma- Susan Hunnicutt Deb Nerud Each program is assigned a number. chines. Wayne State University Managing Editor

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Saturdays with Mitch him, “I wouldn’t worry about it. jock said, “So Mitch, the most obvious suggestion of franchising Morrie: Nobody’s going to read it.” It became question first: why Tuesdays?” Wednesdays/Thursdays with Morrie, Continued from page 1 apparent that the publisher wasn’t go- But enough buzz generated around Chicken Soup with Morrie and so on. Albom suggested they record their con- ing to sink too much money marketing the book and the publisher saw it as Six years passed before the inspi- versations for possible publication. this book. During a stop in St. Louis, a “small book acting oddly.” Still ration of The Five People You Meet After receiving several rejections, he Albom found himself being interviewed unconvinced the book was destined to in Heaven hit. Its theme is a continu- found a publisher in Doubleday. The at a radio station in the back of a explode, they would “reprint it eight ation of Morrie: death ends a life, not original printing was 25,000 copies. woman’s house with microphones at- copies at a time,” Albom joked. a relationship. The main character, When he began worrying if the book tached to gooseneck lamps. In India- Suddenly Oprah Winfrey called and an amusement park mechanic, dies would hurt his credibility as a sports napolis, the only radio spot he landed wanted Albom to be a guest on her trying to save a young girl from a journalist, Albom’s literary agent told was a morning zoo show in which the show. The President of Harpo, free-falling cart and meets five people Oprah’s production company, told in heaven. When he meets his wife he Doubleday to reprint 200,000 copies asks why she had to die. “Life has to The Silent Auction to meet the demands they would re- end, love doesn’t,” she answers. ceive after Mitch’s appearance on the Albom also spoke about his love af- Waits for your Bid! show. They printed 5,000 more and fair with libraries as a child. He said ten days later they were completely he loved the sight, the smell, even the YOU can help raise money for the ALA Scholarship funds by stopping by sold-out and three weeks passed be- sound. “There is a certain sound in the ERT Silent Auction to bid on great items for yourself or your library. fore being able to meet public de- that library-quiet,” he said. “The Here are just a few items up for bid: mands. Albom said he balked at the sound of people thinking.” The 2004 Commemorative ALA Quilt (ALA Quilters Taskforce/Unique Books) Meet Nancy Pearl Guerilla Girls Stereotype Librarian Barbies (Penguin Group Inc.) Spider-Man Lovers Dream Basket (Cover Concepts/Marvel Enterprises) Librarian Action-Figure Model The Jeff Corwin Experience Package (Thomson Gale) Star-studded gift basket with memorabilia, glamour & glitz ALA Graphics invites you to meet making reader’s advisory style recom- AND $1,000 of ProQuest (ProQuest) Nancy Pearl at the ALA Store from 10:00 mendations about books, movies, and Florida vacation (Ekstrom Group) a.m.–10:30 a.m. today for a special sign- activities that your visitors, and their Texwood Glider Rocker (Demco) ing. Pearl is director of the Washington fans, will truly enjoy. Nancy Pearl will Center for the Book, author of Booklust be happy to sign her poster and book, Location: Outside Exhibit Hall B, across from room 209A and the life-model for the Librarian Ac- as well as the action-figure box. All are Hours: Sunday 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.; Monday 8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. tion Figure. for sale at the ALA Store — stop by early, Bidding closes Monday at 1:30 p.m. and winning bids are posted at 3:15 She is also the inaugural author in we expect to sell out. p.m. the new ALA Graphics’ Author Poster The ALA Store is located in the Cen- Payment & pick-up: Monday 3:15 p.m.-5:00 p.m. and Tuesday 9:00 a.m.- Series. Joining our famous celebrity tral Lobby and the hours follow: Sun- 2:00 p.m. READ posters, the Author Series fea- day and Monday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. tures notable contemporary authors and Tuesday 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

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The American Library Association all Americans, there will be an empha- “Health information on the Internet as much or more than other health pro- (ALA) and Walgreens launched Be Well sis on older Americans who tend to have is sometimes unreliable and most of all fessionals, and 60 percent place a great Informed @ your library® Thursday, the most questions, yet limited access overwhelming,” Rein said. “Pharma- importance on having the opportunity June 24, a national health information to the Internet. cists are a personal, trusted source of to interact with them (National Asso- initiative to respond to the nearly half “We are focusing on the health issues health information who don’t require ciation of Chain Drug Stores, March of all American adults (90 million that are foremost in the hearts and an appointment. We serve four million 2004). people) who have difficulty understand- minds of Americans,” said Walgreens' customers a day, one fourth of them over Be Well Informed @ your library is ing and using health information (In- President Jeff Rein. “By partnering the 65. Combined with the number of li- part of The Campaign for America’s Li- stitute of Medicine, April 2004). The strengths of two reputable and trusted brary visits, there are millions of op- braries, a multi-year advocacy and pub- program will combine the partners’ com- sources of information - pharmacists portunities daily to have an impact on lic awareness effort that showcases li- munity health resources to help guide and librarians - Be Well Informed @ the health of the country.” braries as places of opportunity where the more than 40 percent of consumers your library will reach more people with In fact, a vast majority of consumers information is affordable, available and who feel overwhelmed by the healthcare the reliable information they need.” — 70 percent — trust their pharmacist accessible to all people. information available today (Harris In- The Orange County Library System teractive, June 2004). (OCLS) was named the first of 10 librar- “Good decisions depend on good in- ies nationwide to host a series of health Arthur C. Clarke: formation,” said ALA President Carla seminars to be led by Walgreen phar- Hayden. “The Institute of Medicine macists starting in November and con- A Tribute and Interview health literacy report showed that tinuing through November 2005. people with poor understanding of health “The Orange County Library System After a brief tribute by LITA Presi- comments and his overall contribu- information were much more likely to is committed to maximizing the oppor- dent Tom Wilson, Sir Arthur C. tions to information technology, space be hospitalized and to visit emergency tunities available to our community, and Clarke will be interviewed from his exploration, evolutionary theory, sci- rooms. Be Well Informed @ your library we are very excited to host this new pro- home in Sri Lanka by fantasy au- ence fiction and other related topics. will provide library users with accurate, gram,” said OCLS Board President Tho- thor Ed Greenwood today from 10:00 Along with Greenwood, the other timely and balanced information from mas R. Kohler. “We believe it will be a a.m.–12:00 p.m. in the Orange panelists will include the science fic- personal, trusted sources within their healthy resource for our library users.” County Convention Center, Audito- tion writers Vernor Vinge and communities: pharmacists and librar- Since nearly half of American con- rium 320. They will discuss a vari- Geoffrey Landis, as well as LITA ians.” sumers use the library, either online or ety of topics that explore Clarke’s sig- immediate past-president Pat Ensor Be Well Informed @ your library will in person, as a resource to seek health- nificant contributions to the Infor- and Jay Jordan, President and CEO address national health topics such as related information (Harris Interactive, mation Age and to humankind’s of OCLC. An audience question and Medicare drug discount cards, how to June 2004), the health seminar curricu- technological evolution into space. answer session will be included. manage rising healthcare costs, new lum contents also will be made avail- A panel discussion following the This event is presented by LITA’s medications and other topical health able online to all 16,400 libraries and interview will elaborate on Clarke’s Imagineering Interest Group issues. While the program will target 4,400 Walgreens stores nationwide.

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20-Year Anniversary Gale shuttle buses will run between the Convention Center and ALA hotels. Buses pick up outside the Convention Center near Registration. Special assis- The Authority Control in the Online in 1985 with Tillett as the founding tance buses are available upon request by calling 866-439-8564. Environment Interest Group (ACIG) chair. Its mission is to provide a forum th begins the celebration of its 20 anni- for discussion of a variety of issues re- Buses will run on the following schedule: versary today in room 311 A/C of the lated to authority control for online cata- Sunday, June 27 Orange County Convention Center. This logs and for international sharing of 7:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. year’s meeting program entitled, authority of data. The goals of this group Monday, June 28 “FAST, Slow and Z39.19: Emerging are to raise the level of awareness on 7:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Trends in Subject Authority Control” authority control issues, to encourage Tuesday, June 29 will be held from 1:30 p.m.–4:00 p.m. ideas for new approaches to authority 7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. with the anniversary reception imme- control, and to promote significant re- diately following. Tea and cake will be search on authority control. To this end, Additional buses will be running between hotels to the Newbery/Caldecott Ban- served, provided by MARCIVE, Inc. ACIG has been organizing programs and quet and the Inaugural Banquet. This popular LITA/ALCTS CCS in- discussions at ALA Midwinter Meetings terest group was initially proposed in and ALA Annual Conferences for two de- Route 2 Route 4 1984 by Barbara Tillett and established cades. Hawthorn Suites Orlando: Hilton WDW Resort: Celebrating Jewish Life in North America Board outside Main Lobby Board bus boarding area Sheraton World Resort: Wyndham Palace Resort & Spa: The Jewish Information Committee With its commitment to the values of Board outside Main Lobby Board bus boarding area of the Ethnic and Multicultural Infor- freedom, opportunity, religious liberty, Sleep Inn Westwood: mation Exchange Roundtable (EMIERT) equality and pluralism, it is the story Board outside Travelodge Route 5 will present “Celebrating the 350th An- of America and American ideals, as Travelodge Orlando South: Best Western Plaza: niversary of Jewish Life in North well. Board curbside on Westwood at bus stop Board curbside on Austrian America: The Binding Power of Books, Speakers include: Pamela S. Nadell, Courtyard by Marriott: Learning and Freedom Over Three Cen- Professor of History and Director of Jew- Route 3 Board at Best Western Plaza turies” today from 1:30 p.m.–4:00 p.m. ish Studies Program at American Uni- Hilton Garden Inn – Sea World: Embassy Suites I Drive: in the Peabody Orlando, Ballroom III. versity and immediate past chair of the Board outside Main Lobby Curbside on Int’l at bus stop Fleeing persecution and seeking ref- American Historical Society’s Academic Renaissance Orlando Sea World: Quality Inn Plaza: uge, a small group of Jews from Recife, Council; Dr. Karla Goldman, Historian Board Convention Entrance Board curbside on Int’l at bus stop Brazil landed in New Amsterdam in Residence for the Jewish Women’s Residence Sea World: (today’s New York City) in 1654. This Archieve; and Professor Jeremy Dauber, Board curbside on Westwood Route 6 boatload was the vanguard of millions Atran Assistant Professor of Yiddish Embassy Suites Jamaican Ct: of Jews to follow. The experience of the Language, Literature and Cultures and Board curbside on Jamaican “people of the book” in American is a Director of Yiddish programs at Colum- Fairfield Inn: grand, gritty and complex narrative. bia University. Board curbside on Jamaican Radisson Barcelo: Board outside Main Lobby

Route 7 ALCTS Amerisuites Conv. Ctr: Board curbside on Universal President’s Doubletree Castle: Board curbside on Universal Program Hampton Inn Conv. Ctr: Board curbside on Universal Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites: Board curbside on Universal Homewood Suites I-Drive: WORLD ENOUGH, AND TIME Board on Universal at Amerisuites Residence Inn Conv. Ctr: Libraries as Agents of Cultural Memory Board curbside on Universal Sierra Suites: Board curbside on Universal Monday, June 28, 2004 Springhill Suites Conv. Ctr: Board curbside on Universal 10:30 A.M.–12 P.M. Ritz-Carlton Grande Lakes Route 8 Crowne Plaza Universal: Board curbside on Universal Wyndham Orlando Resort: Board convention entrance Cultural memory provides society with continuity, a mechanism for preserving the knowledge of generations past Route 9 and present for those to come. JW Marriott Grand Lakes: Board outside Main Lobby, We will explore the dimensions of cultural memory and the Conv. Entrance Ritz Carlton Resort: roles libraries can and should play in preserving for the future Board outside Main Lobby, the artifacts and processes of the past and present. Conv. Entrance

Copies of Stewart Brand's Clock of the Long Now are being Shuttles will also be available from the provided through the generosity of Basic Books. Peabody, Rosen Centre and Rosen Plaza to the Newbery/Caldecott Banquet and the Inaugural Banquet. Brian E.C. Schottlaender ALCTS also thanks the generous support from Firma Otto Peabody Hotel: ALCTS President Harrassowitz in Wiesbaden, Germany. Board at West Convention Lobby Rosen Centre: Board at Signature One Entrance Sunday, June 27, 2004 Cognotes Page 7

Free books. Elie Freiband, left, San Juan Community Library, Bucaplaa, Puerto Rico, and his Godmother, Toni Freiband, pickup free advance reading copies of Wormwood, by G.P. Taylor, at the Penguin booth 2187.

Attendees are silhouetted against a giant American flag as they take a break in the lobby of the Orange County Convention Center.

The Stacks, the ALA Annual Conference exhibits, opens for business.

Looking up at the Registration Desk, 7-year-old Caroline Davis, Aurora Public Library, Aurora, Ill., takes in Universal Studios character Anck-Su-NaMun So many books, so little time. Andrew Grout, Edinburgh University from the movie The Mummy Returns. The stilt walker Library, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, looks over the massive book was promoting the theme parks Mummy ride. selection at The Combined Book Exhibit. Page 8 Cognotes Sunday, June 27, 2004 Richard Chabrán to Present Coleman Library Outreach Lecture

The ALA Office for Literacy and Out- the Ethnic Studies Library at UC Ber- vices. The lecture series will continue about their roles in providing equity reach Services (OLOS) is thrilled to keley from 1975-1979, and also as the to teach library professionals more of access. annouce Richard Chabrán as the 2004 Coordinator of the Chicano Studies Re- Jean E. Coleman Library Outreach Lec- search Library at UCLA from 1979- Did you get your Into the Stacks booklet? turer. Chabrán will present the 1995. He chaired the Ad Hoc Commit- Coleman Lecture on Monday, June 28, tee on LAUC Regional Workshops on from 8:30–10:00 a.m. in the Plaza In- Cultural Diversity in Libraries that ternational Ballroom A of the Peabody wrote the Many Voices of Diversity re- Orlando Hotel. port that was accepted by LAUC in 1992. “The Committee selected Mr. He also chaired the Working Group on Chabrán based on his long-term com- Libraries and Information Resources of mitment to issues of outreach and the SCR43 Task Force that compiled underserved communities — ranging “Latinos and the University of Califor- from his groundbreaking early work in nia Libraries.” Chicano librarianship to his recent work Until recently Chabrán served as the shaping community telecommunication Director of the Communities for Virtual policy with the California Technology Research (CVR), Assistant Director of Policy Group” said William Hawk, Chair the Ernesto Galarza Applied Research of the Jean E. Coleman Lecture com- Center, and Distinguished Librarian at mittee. the University of California, Riverside Using the title “Answering the Call: where he oversaw the UCR Community How the FCC’s Definition of Informa- Digital Initiative (CDI). CDI, a commu- tion Service Threatens the Future of nity technology center, provides access Universal Service” Chabrán will explore to Riverside’s low-income community, the implications of the FCC’s redefini- provides training with a link to employ- tion of information services for ment, and serves as a technology re- underserved communities and how it is source to the local community. Gover- in conflict with efforts to address the nor Gray Davis selected CDI for “digital divide.” This is a call California’s Technology and Innovation ALA is excited to debut Into the Stacks, the action ad booklet with for librarians to engage in a debate that Award. all the information you need to hit the exhibit floor. It is full of has implications for all communities and Jean E. Coleman was the first di- actions ads from exhibitors for prize drawings and show specials, an their libraries. rector of OLOS. This lecture series is up-to-date exhibitor list and exhibit floor map, and a schedule of Chabrán has worked in the area of a fitting tribute to her work to en- events taking place on the exhibit floor Special Events Area, Latino librarianship for over 25 years. sure that all citizens, particularly including the Poster Sessions and Stacks Stage. Be sure to pick yours He served as the Coordinator of the Native Americans and adult learners, up at Registration! Chicano Studies Library, now part of have access to quality library ser-

Page 10 Cognotes Sunday, June 27, 2004 Exhibit Floor to Debut Closing Reception BCALA Literary Join us for the first-ever nights (Friday, June 24 – Tuesday, June Home Edition. Awards Presentation, SupERTuesday Closing Reception spon- 28, 2005), conference registration, one 2005 conference package – includes sored by ERT, exhibitors, and ALA from ticket to the Scholarship Bash and $500 airfare within the continental United Reception Monday 12:00–3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 29. spending money. States, hotel accommodations for four The day’s activities will include: nights (Friday, June 24 – Tuesday, June The Black Caucus of the Ameri- 1:00 p.m. Feature 28, 2005), conference registration, one can Library Association invites you 12:30 p.m. Raffle Drawing presentation and Raffle ticket to the Scholarship Bash and $500 to join them on Monday, June 28, Toshiba Satellite Laptop Computer – Drawing spending money. from 8:00–10:00 p.m. for the BCALA Intel Pentium 4 Processor, 2.8 GHz, 512 A unique presentation by the Guer- Literary Awards Presentation and MB RAM, 60GB Hard Drive, Wireless rilla Girls at the Stacks Stage followed 2:30 p.m. Grand Prize Reception. LAN connection, 15-inch display, CD- by a second raffle. Drawing In recognition of excellence in RW Combo Drive, and Windows XP Toshiba Satellite Laptop Computer The grand prize is a check for $5,000. adult fiction and nonfiction by Afri- Home Edition. – Intel Pentium 4 Processor, 2.8 GHz, So fill out your entry form (found in can American writers, the BCALA 2005 conference package — includes 512 MB RAM, 60GB Hard Drive, Wire- the Action Ad Booklet you received at will celebrate the tenth year of the airfare within the continental United less LAN connection, 15-inch display, Registration) and join us for food, mu- awards in the Wedgewood Ballroom States, hotel accommodations for four CD-RW Combo Drive, Windows XP sic, and a chance for fun prizes! of the Renaissance Orlando Resort. This year’s fiction winners in- Partnership Librarians Meeting Monday Night clude Barbara Chase-Riboud’s Hottentot Venus; Loving Donovan Librarians, administrators, and staff evening session at the OCCC, room 221- budgeting for joint use, integrating mis- by Bernice McFadden; and a debut who have been, are, or anticipate plan- C at 6:00 p.m. on Monday, June 28. Spe- sions, hiring and recruiting issues, tech- novel, Joshua’s Bible by Shelly ning and participating in any joint-use, cial Guests will include: Dr. Mike nology issues, and integration of pro- Leanne. Wil Haygood’s In Black combined, or partnership library initia- Hutton Brevard Community College VP cesses and services. Another goal is to And White: The Life Of Sammy tive will share their experiences, tri- for Learning Resource Centers establish a discussion group for part- Davis, Jr. is the nonfiction winner umphs, and challenges at an early partnering with the University of Cen- nership library personnel. Special along with Tananarive Due and tral Florida. thanks go to ACRL for agreeing to spon- Patricia Stephens Due’s Freedom In One of our goals is to assess the level sor our first meeting. The Family and Barbara Ransby’s Friends of Bill W. of interest in meeting our colleagues Recognizing that the meeting time Ella Baker And The Black Freedom is late in the day, and that we may have Movement. Edward P. Jones will be Space will be available for from a variety of information service a small turnout, we will adjourn to a honored for his first novel, The Friends of Bill W. to meet at the locations such as, school, public, com- local pub or bistro to plot our future Known World as will Michael D. Orange County Convention Cen- munity college, and university librar- strategy. For a look at a local joint-use Harris’ Colored Pictures: Race and ter in room 221 B today from 6:00 ies that have merged their services and library, click on http://library.ucf.edu/ Visual Representations as the out- – 7:00 p.m., and Monday, June 28, resources in a partnership library ini- brevard/; for more information contact: standing contribution to publishing. 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. tiative. Issues for discussion are not limited, but will likely include planning and Mem Stahley at [email protected].

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