Non-Profit Org. U.S. Postage Paid Permit No. 27 Palatine, IL 60095 Cognotesala Highlights Philadelphia Midwinter 2003 ALA Announces Award Winners Avi, Rohmann receive 2003 Newbery, Caldecott medals Avi, author of Crispin: The Cross of stripped of home and possessions. Accused Lead, and Eric Rohmann, illustrator and of murder and wanted dead or alive, author of My Friend Rabbit, are the 2003 Crispin flees his village and falls in with winners of the John Newbery and a juggler, Bear, who becomes his protec- Randolph Caldecott medals, the most tor and teacher. Relentlessly pursued by prestigious awards in children’s literature. Crispin’s enemies, the pair flees to solve They were among the award winners an- the mystery of his identity and fight the nounced January 27 during the ALA Mid- injustices of feudalism. winter Meeting in Philadelphia. Consid- The 2003 Caldecott Medal for illustra- ered the “Academy Awards” of children’s tion was awarded to Eric Rohmann for My book publishing, the Newbery and Friend Rabbit. In the book, Mouse shares Caldecott Medals honor outstanding writ- his brand-new toy airplane with his friend ing and illustration of works published Rabbit, and no one can predict the disas- in the United States during the previous trous — but hilarious — results. It’s a light- year. hearted celebration of a friendship that will Crispin: The Cross of Lead is an ac- last – even if whatever Rabbit does and tion-filled page-turner set in 14th-century wherever he goes, trouble follows. England. “Asta’s son” is the only name Five Newbery Honor Books were ALA President Maurice J. (Mitch) Freedman and ALSC President Barbara Genco the 13-year-old title character has ever display the Newbery and Caldecott award winning books as the ALA honors the top known when he is suddenly orphaned and Continued on Page 11 authors and illustrators at the awards press conference. Rally to Save America’s By Deb Nerud We must join together to fight to save BryanLGH College America’s libraries!” of Health Sciences (NE) Reducing funding to libraries affects Librarians and supporters crowded everyone, especially those with the least into the Pennsylvania Convention Cen- amount of resources, such as low income ter on January 24 to rally and demon- individuals, the elderly, and students. strate enthusiasm for financial support of There is a direct correlation between the America’s libraries. “Never has there economy and usage. “As the been a greater need to save America’s economy deteriorates, library use goes libraries from falling victim to budget up,” stated Freedman. cuts,” began President Maurice J. (Mitch) “We must not forget our campaign for Freedman. “We are competing for money better salaries for librarians and library work- with programs ranging from basic ser- ers, to save the library’s most single valu- vice to combating terrorism, but librar- able resource, the library staff,” he added. John Ayala, Fullerton College, Fullerton, CA, left, and Andrew P. Jackson, Langston ies are fundamental to democracy and “Westchester Library System (NY), Hughes Community Library, Corona, NY, join hands with other attendees for "We Shall communities. Too frequently we are over- has laid people off, discontinued Satur- Overcome" at ALA's 2003 sunrise observance honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. See related story on page 12. looked when funding decisions are made. Continued on Page 4 Page 2 Cognotes 2003 Midwinter Highlights Scholarship Bash Offers Mo’ Music in Toronto Few musical acts can move from op- Marion J. Caffey directs and created ductors as Zubin Mehta and Leonard era to Big Band with effortless grace, but Three Mo’ Tenors. He conceived the idea Bernstein. imagine, the same three voices crossing in response to the lack of opportunities Dixon has performed with the Lyric seven musical forms and spanning four for African-American performers in the of Chicago, Portland Opera, Vir- centuries of music in one evening. Well, world of opera. With the 1997 opening ginia Opera, and Columbus Opera. As a imagine it no longer. The Three Mo’ Ten- of Street Corner at the Brooks soloist, he has performed with ors will take you on a musical journey! Atkinson Theatre, Caffey now has the the Chicago Symphony at ALA is proud to welcome the distinction of having performed, con- Ravinia, Denver Symphony and Three Mo’ Tenors to the 5th Annual Concordia Orchestra at the Lincoln ALA/ProQuest Scholarship Bash, Symphony, Wheeling Symphony, to be held in Toronto on Sunday, Elgin Symphony and Rachem Sym- June 22, 2003. Tickets are available phony Chorus in Detroit. on the Annual Conference website Young has performed as a principal and the Annual Conference Regis- soloist in the major art centers of over tration form. 20 countries. He has had roles written Cultural historian Brenda Dixon Gottschild Three Mo’ Tenors was inspired by for him by Tan Dun (Marco Polo), An- performs as she delivers the Fourth Annual the incredible versatility of African- thony Davis (Amistad, Under the Arthur Curley Memorial Lecture. American operatic tenors. With these Double Moon, The Life and Times of three tenors, you can sit back while Malcolm X), and John Adams (The The Dancing Body they take your spirit, body, and mind Death of Klinghoffer), and has appeared As a Measure on a fantastic, memorable and awe- with Simon Rattle, Esa-Pekka-Salonen, inspiring musical journey through the Sir Roger Norrington, and Ollie of Culture Topic of worlds of opera, Broadway, jazz, blues, Knussen. soul, spiritual and gospel. ceived, written, directed and choreo- “No matter what the style, extrava- Curley Lecture The Three Mo’ Tenors are currently graphed on Broadway. The performers gance and fancy display are integral ele- By Rochelle Hartman on tour across the United States. The are Victor Trent Cook, Rodrick Dixon ments of vocal music,” says Wynne Bloomington (IL) ALA/ProQuest Scholarship Bash will be and Thomas Young. Delacoma of the Chicago Sun-Times. Urging the audience to move closer your opportunity to see this group of dy- Cook received a 1995 Tony Award “Three Mo’ Tenors covered the stylistic so that she could feel their warmth, namic, original performers for a fraction nomination for Smokey Joe’s Café. He map with élan, tossing in some wonder- Brenda Dixon Gottschild launched into of their normal ticket price, while help- has many off-Broadway and Broadway fully hokey choreography in a medley a performance from a movement theater ing ALA provide scholarships to future credits, and has toured throughout the of soul tunes that ranged from ‘Love piece, Tongue, Smell, Color, written by librarians. To date, the ALA/ProQuest U.S., Europe, and Japan. As a soloist he Train’ to ‘Midnight Train to Georgia.’ Go she and her husband Helmutt Gottschild. Scholarship Bash has raised over has performed at the White House, Avery see Three Mo’ Tenors if you have the Her performance was a launching point $350,000 for library school scholarships. Fisher Hall, John F. Kennedy Center, and chance. They are three tenors who in- to discuss movement and dance and its Help us reach the $500,000 mark. Boston’s Symphony Hall with such con- deed offer much more.” importance as a transmitter of cultural influence. Goodman Raises Independent Reporter’s Voice Delivering much of her talk in the form of a letter to lecture namesake By Frederick J. Augustyn, Jr. Arthur Curley, a with a passion The Library of Congress for the arts, particularly dance, Dixon As the featured speaker at the Gottschild challenged her audience to President’s Program January 26, Paci- consider the sizable, and even prevalent fica News radio and television journalist Africanist influence in American art and Amy Goodman addressed the topic of culture. She describes herself as a per- “Patriotism, Freedom, and Information.” former and cultural historian who pio- An award-winning proponent for neered the investigation into the open access to information and a me- Africanist presence in European-based dia activist since 1996, Goodman is an American concert dance. exception in what she termed the “en- Focusing on dance, the work of tertainment industrial complex” which George Balanchine in particular, but pro- too often excludes contrary points of viding examples throughout American view. culture and daily life, including language, Goodman fondly recalled the benefits dress, and music, Dixon Gottschild gave that she derived from her local library evidence of the Africanist influences that while growing up. “The public library in have infiltrated and pervaded Euro- my community was our second American culture. home…one of those precious public One such example comes from the spaces” that we need to cherish and pre- popularity of baggy pants with young serve. These reading centers are too of- Speaker Amy Goodman takes questions after her presentation at the President’s Program. Americans. Dixon Gottschild traced ten eclipsed by enticingly comfortable baggy pants to garb worn by inmates of book store chains whose motivations to Niemoller, an independent, conscience- quently the preferred mode is not avail- prisons, most of whom have historically serve their clientele are not the same as driven exemplar who lost his life to Nazi able. She noted that many Americans, been African-Americans. This transmit- libraries. terrorism, Goodman enjoined that all of from all parties, are concerned about the tal and infiltration of cultural elements Expanding upon the images displayed us should speak out for others lest there curtailment of civil liberties that anti-ter- serves to weave a more rich, vibrant fab- in a video containing news reports from be no one left to speak out for us. This is rorist measures sometimes cause. ric in American society. her programs, Goodman movingly re- particularly true for librarians, who need Goodman counseled librarians to know The purpose of the Curley lecture counted her experience of September 11, to ensure that heterogeneous opinions can what the law is and how to exercise their series is to provide a break in the midst 2001 just a few blocks from Ground Zero continue to enter the public forum. “Dis- rights. of conference business by presenting in lower Manhattan. She was then exam- sent is patriotic,” Goodman advised her In closing, Goodman stated that speakers who give engaging and challeng- ining the historical impact of September audience. Americans are viewed in two ways around ing presentations about the different as- 11, 1973 — the day when Chilean Presi- Explaining the need for more voices the world. We are both a figurative sword pects of the broad intellectual, cultural, dent Salvador Allende was overthrown of conscience, Goodman averred that “the as a major weapons supplier, and a shield artistic, and political life in which librar- in a military coup. From reflecting on media are the lens through which we see as the world’s most powerful nation and, ies play a role. The series is arranged that September 11, she and her colleagues the world and the rest of the world sees consequently, a force for justice. All Ameri- and supported by the Arthur Curley moved on to report on site on the de- us.” Discussions in media studios are pref- cans have to decide whether to be the Memorial Lecture subcommittee of struction of the Twin Towers. erable to and often more effective than sword or the shield. Unimpeded access to ALA’s Public Awareness Committee. Quoting from Pastor Martin protests in the streets, but all too fre- information will facilitate that choice. Librarian

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ALA President Maurice J. (Mitch) Freedman, right, leads the rally to kick off the Campaign to Save America's Libraries along with other library advocates from across the country. ernor cut acquisition budgets of all school Librarians Rally Continued from Page 1 libraries by 50 percent and fears more cuts will come. “We must now save day delivery to busy branches, and de- America’s libraries!” creased children’s book services,” con- JoAnn Pinder, President of the Pub- tinued Freedman. But this situation is not lic Library Association (PLA) said, “In unique in today’s economy. Others from times of economic downturn, public li- around the country gave testimony about braries need funding to contribute to their own situations. the solution. People are turning to li- Charles Beard, State University of braries. We are important all the time, West Georgia, said that the former gov- but become more important in hard economic times.” Lana Porter, Friends of Libraries USA (FOLUSA) stated, “We are the advocates for librarians and libraries. We are just as Knowledge is Power… concerned as the librarians. We know how important you are. We love our libraries and we love our librarians, so let’s save America’s libraries!” “Libraries collect, preserve and pro- vide access to irreplaceable materials. At our institution during the last 20 years, one-out-of-every-five years librar- ians have gone without a pay increase,” lamented Helen Spalding, Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL). “Missouri is second in the na- tion for state budget cuts in higher edu- cation. As Mark Twain said, ‘Every time you stop a school, you’re going to have to build a jail.’” ALA President-Elect, Carla D. Hayden encouraged participants to take action to deal with this emotional issue. “You must get to know new legislators and reacquaint yourselves with others. Know Everything in Your Library. Schedule regular visits to remind them that libraries matter,” said Hayden. “In- Learn what 75 of the country’s leading librarians already know vite legislators and their aides to all func- about the Intelligent Library System™ from Checkpoint. tions. Have a special award for legisla- tors that have been helpful in the past • Advanced GUI provides user-friendly patron self check-out. and invite the governor to the event.” Other actions to take include keep- • Easy-to-use handheld wand and data terminal provide ing library users informed of issues, start- advanced inventory capabilities for: - location of mis-shelved volumes ing campaigns in the library to write to - fast, efficient inventory the legislators, conducting a local rally - mobile check-in and check-out during Week, and con- - tacting and working with media. “Tell the individual item searches media what’s happening at your library,” Plus enhanced security, smooth integration with your circulation system, and improved efficiency of material processing… said Hayden. visit Checkpoint at the ALA Show, Booth #1535, to learn more. “We have a right to mobilize,” she concluded. “We don’t have to be quiet any more! We have to make sure Checkpoint Systems, Inc. • 101 Wolf Drive, Thorofare, NJ 08086 1-800-257-5540, ext. 2387 • fax 1-856-848-0937 • www.checkpointlibrary.com America’s libraries survive and thrive; it’s in your job description.” To preregisterbridge for Scientific a product trial, contact Cam Abstracts Announcing SAGE Full-Text Collections Electronic full-text collections from SAGE and participating societies

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Page 6 Cognotes 2003 Midwinter Highlights One Conference, One Book All-Conference Reading and Discussion Program Scheduled for Annual Conference in Toronto The ALA Public Programs Office, in As part of the initiative, the ALA Pub- Dublin Literary Award; and The Blind gram officer with Wallace-Reader’s Digest collaboration with the Public Library As- lic Programs Office will host a series of Assassin, winner of the Booker Prize and Funds. Both experienced and new “One sociation (PLA), announces the first-ever discussion programs at the Annual Con- a finalist for the International IMPAC Book” planners interested in learning how association-wide reading and discussion ference that will allow conference attend- Dublin Literary Award. Her new novel is to plan and execute world-class “One program. “One Conference, One Book” ees to explore topics and themes addressed Oryx and Crake, which will be released Book” initiatives for their communities are aims to engage all American Library As- in The Handmaid’s Tale. All conference in April 2003. invited to register online at www.ala.org/ sociation and Canadian Library Associa- attendees are invited to attend any of the “PLA is very pleased that Margaret events/annual2003. The cost of the tion members and attendees at the ALA/ discussion programs, which will be facili- Atwood will be speaking to our members preconference is $175. CLA Annual Conference in reading and tated by librarians with extensive experi- and all conference attendees,” said PLA Additionally, ALA Graphics and the discussing Margaret Atwood’s The ence in leading reading and discussion President Jo Ann Pinder. “Margaret Public Programs Office are planning to Handmaid’s Tale. ALA and CLA mem- series. A complete schedule of the discus- Atwood is the premier Canadian author release a multimedia CD containing ev- bers and supporters are encourage to read sion programs will be listed in the March of our time, making her book the perfect erything librarians need to plan “One The Handmaid’s Tale before attending the issue of American Libraries and available match for the new initiative. PLA is hon- Community, One Book” programs for conference and then participate in the at www.ala.org/publicprograms/events. ored to present her appearance and to par- their communities. The CD will include a many “One Conference, One Book” dis- The highlight of the “One Conference, ticipate in this new initiative.” planner’s guide that will help librarians cussion programs and attend the PLA One Book” initiative is Margaret The ALA Public Programs Office will with all parts of the “One Book” planning President’s Program featuring Margaret Atwood’s appearance at the PLA host several other educational programs process from promotion to book selection Atwood at the conference, which will be President’s Program on Monday, June 22, at the ALA Annual Conference including to building on successful initiatives in fu- held in Toronto, June 19-25, 2003. 2003 at 4:00 p.m. a preconference institute for all librarians ture years. Customizable artwork for post- “We are excited about this program The author of more than thirty books interested in learning more about imple- ers, bookmarks, buttons, page borders, Web because the ‘One Book’ phenomena has — novels, short stories, poetry, literary menting municipal-wide reading pro- pages, and more will also be available on captured the imagination of communities criticism, social history, and books for grams in their communities. “Mastering the CD, allowing librarians to quickly and across North America,” said ALA Execu- children – Atwood is one of Canada’s pre- the One Community, One Book Initia- cost-effectively create professional qual- tive Director Keith Michael Fiels. “Librar- eminent writers. Atwood’s work is ac- tive” will be held on Friday, June 19 from ity graphics. ians are putting together incredible ‘One claimed internationally and has been pub- 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and will feature For more information about “One Community, One Book’ programs, which lished around the world. Her novels in- several experienced “One Book” directors Conference, One Book,” the precon- bring attention to libraries and the value clude The Handmaid’s Tale and Cat’s Eye including Nancy Pearl, director of the ference, CD, and other educational pro- of reading and book discussion programs. – both shortlisted for the Booker Prize; Washington Center for the Book; Mary grams and special author events presented This conference-related initiative will pro- The Robber Bride; Alias Grace, winner Dempsey, commissioner of the Chicago by the ALA Public Programs Office please vide a ‘hands on’ learning experience for of the prestigious Giller Prize in Canada Public Library; Steve Sumerford, assistant visit www.ala.org/publicprograms/events. those considering, planning or participat- and the Premio Mondello in Italy, and a director of the Greensboro (NC) Public For details about the PLA President’s Pro- ing in such a program, as well as an en- finalist for the Booker Prize, the Orange Library; and Sheila Murphy, senior pro- gram, please visit www.pla.org. joyable activity for conference attendees.” Prize, and the International IMPAC Diversity Institute To Highlight Leadership Building on the success of the Spec- of a heterogeneous workforce. Sessions trum Leadership Institute, the Diversity will also address what to do when one is Leadership Institute will offer its first in the minority. Potential speakers will preconference workshop open to all ALA comprise of people from within and out- members at the Annual Conference in side of the library profession. There will Toronto. be an “open space” component. This is a The “Diversity Leadership Institute free-form environment that creates a sense – Action @ your Library!” preconference, of community, camaraderie and sharing. available through separate registration, Diversity at work, representing a is scheduled for Thursday, June 19 and multiplicity of ethnic and racial back- Friday, June 20. Among its goals will be grounds and viewpoints, is increasingly to demonstrate that diversity influence commonplace in American society. All can be realized from any position in an employees are potentially set to benefit organization, including from among sup- from this rich interplay of cultures. It is port staff personnel. Through action- important, however, to include dissimi- packed techniques the sessions will re- lar populations in positions of influence, veal methods to: be an effective chance especially in the learning settings that li- agent for diversity-related problems; of- braries are. For more information, con- fer ways to address problems on the front- tact the ALA Office of Diversity at line; and work with hostility to the ideas [email protected]. Cognotes Staff Rochelle Hartman, Editor Bill Turner Bloomington Public Library, IL Catholic University of America

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*Restrictions apply. Offer subject to change. Visit the site for details. Page 8 Cognotes 2003 Midwinter Highlights Washington Report: Contact Your Congressman Now By Andrew B. Wertheimer of federal websites, violations to the Free- few on the Hill had critically examined Act” that would eliminate the “sneak and Lincoln (NE) City Libraries dom of Information Act and other chal- legislation for constitutional questions peak language” from Section 215 of the Over 150 librarians spent the morn- lenges to transparency. ALA and other after 9/11. She explained how commu- current act. Harris encouraged ALA ing of January 25 anxiously listening organizations did not sit back quietly, but nication from constituents and actions members not to wait for evidence that to news from the 108th Congress. Lob- became actively involved, Susman ex- such as the Burlington (VT) City Coun- the federal government had intruded, but byists, consultants and members of the plained. He added that it was hard to mea- cil resolution against the USA PA- rather to move forward and delete vague ALA Committee on Legislation gave sure the impact of the USA PATRIOT TRIOT Act was essential to raise aware- language in the original 170-page act that updates on issues ranging from the Mu- Act on libraries since it imposes a gag or- ness in the nation. Updates on the act could be interpreted to allow data min- seum and Library Services Act to the der on librarians from discussing its use. are available on the homepage of ALA’s ing and other invasions of privacy. USA PATRIOT Act. This does not preclude librarians from their Washington Office: http://www.ala.org/ ALA Washington office staff encour- Political consultant Victor F. Klatt, III right or responsibility to contact legal washoff/. aged members to prepare policies and (Van Scoyoc & Associates) explained that counsel, he explained. Leslie Harris (Harris & Associates) talk to appropriate counsel. Librarians the Museum and Library Services Act of Senator Patrick Leahy’s legal coun- shared optimism and her work with the were also encouraged to send their law- 2003 includes a reauthorization of the Li- sel Beryl Howell, was pessimistic about ACLU and Center for Democracy & yers to the OIF’s “Lawyers for Librar- brary Services and Technology Act (LSTA) intellectual freedom issues, warning that Technology to promote a “Real Patriot ies” workshops this spring. and the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). Congressmen Pete Hoekstra and John Boehner introduced the Electronic Reserves Mean Accessibility for All bill as H.R. 13; Jack Reed will introduce a similar bill in the Senate. There are many By Alberta Davis Comer Martin continually emphasized, online descriptions, this software, began competing education bills on the floor, Indiana State University “Good web design means accessibility for in 1999 and allows faculty to place me- Klatt explained, encouraging every mem- The ACRL Electronic Reserves Dis- all users.” dia reserves online. The Library provides ber to contact their legislators. cussion Group met on January 26 to dis- The issue of copyright has been much server support and client installation and Klatt emphasized that library support- cuss current practices of E-Reserves. discussed with paper reserves and con- training for faculty. Faculty members ers have to participate in the process now Jackie Druery of Princeton University tinues to be a hot topic with E-Reserves contribute content and subject expertise and remind legislators that LSTA is a bi- said, “I’m here to pick up tips from other as well. Miriam Nisbet, legislative coun- during the creation of the metadata. They partisan issue to promote libraries. Many people and learn about copyright.” Ranti sel for ALA, spoke about the TEACH can log onto the system directly from in the audience expressed concern about Junus of Michigan State University added, Act. The TEACH Act, passed in late 2002, their office and can edit and add material the impact of state libraries’ reduced bud- “We’re about to adopt E-reserves and addresses the use of digital technologies without library mediation. According to gets on obtaining matching federal funds, need to learn what others are doing.” in distance education. Nisbet suggests the Cornish, this program encourages col- and their impact on service. Rebecca Martin, Head of Access Ser- University of Texas’ website found at laboration between librarians and faculty “Really alarming,” is how ALA Of- vices at Northern Illinois University Librar- http://www.utsystem.edu/ogc/ while providing students access to mate- fice for Information Technology & Policy ies and co-chair of the Electronic Reserves intellectualproperty/teachact.htm for rial that would otherwise be difficult to (OITP) Director Rick Weingarten char- Group, spoke about “E-Reserves and Ac- more information. access. acterized some library implications of the cessibility: Where to Begin.” With ten per- Nisbet pointed out that under this Act, Laureen Esser, E-Reserves Librarian USA PATRIOT Act. Weingarten ex- cent of Americans classified as having a the information provided electronically at Harvard College, presented “E-Re- severe disability, this was a topic of inter- plained that most parts of the bill were should only be available to students who serves: A Student Survey.” Her findings est for many libraries. Martin made the fol- old ideas – dating back to the 1970s, but are enrolled in the distance education revealed: lowing suggestions to help with making E- that 9/11 was the “tipping point” that class. When asked how librarians can • About 80 percent of students pre- Reserves accessible to all users: forced the legislation through Congress guarantee that the information will not ferred E-Reserves. • Authenticate your E-Reserve pages in record speed. He said the question is be transferred to an unauthorized person, • About two-thirds said they were more through a validation service to make web whether these changes are places of no i.e., a non-student, Nisbet answered, that likely to read an assignment if it were pages meet guidelines. return or simply pendulum shifts. a standard of reasonableness is built into available as an E-Reserve. • Test your pages on different Weingarten encouraged librarians to the Act and that librarians do not have to • Major problems that students en- browsers. make sure it is the latter by expressing guarantee that unauthorized people will countered were readings not available • Use valid, structural HTML that ob- themselves and demanding public in- not view the information; librarians need when assigned, dislike of reading mate- serves hierarchy. volvement in setting technical standards. only to take reasonable steps to prevent rial on screen (especially that they could • Put HTML links at page tops for Attorney Tom Susman (Ropes & Gray) its retransmission. not highlight or take notes), problems with quick navigation. described the current legislative mood as Alan Cornish, Systems Librarian at the password or PIN, onscreen copies not • Underline links and avoid color. an assault on access to government infor- Washington State University, explained being clear, and difficulty with printing. • Provide alternate content for pop- mation, briefly mentioning the scrubbing his library’s “Use of CONTENTdm to Esser pointed out that over 90 per- up screens since these are not compre- Support Faculty Media Reserves.” Pro- cent of surveyed students believe that E- hensible to screen readers. viding the user with photographs and Reserves was a valuable library service. Librarians are Teachers Too By Michael Byrnes sess the learning of these skills. One group topics so frequently that students begin New Jersey Institute of Technology mentioned a “three-two-one” assessment saying them in unison. On January 26 the Instructional Sec- which includes having the students list One librarian said that she has tion, subunit of the Association of Col- three concepts they’ve learned during the implemented reverse psychology with lege & Research Libraries (ACRL), session, two that remain confusing and one a twist in her teaching. “This will be proved that it takes more than an unsched- they will use in another class. the most boring class you’ll have all uled fire alarm to keep a group of librar- Another method was to pick a specific year,” she tells them. “If you find a ians from their burning desire — brain- print copy journal title and have the stu- more boring class, let me know.” By storming teaching methods. dents locate it and determine whether or introducing humor at the beginning The workshop broke into three groups not it was a scholarly publication. An she has found that they stay with her to answer the question, “What three to additional technique is to repeat central throughout her presentation. five skills should students learn in the library?” The five most common re- sponses were: to recognize the difference Going to Toronto? You Should Get a Passport! between a scholarly and popular journal, If you are planning to attend the ALA/CLA Annual Conference in Toronto, be aware of the differences of a subscrip- the American Library Association recommends that all American attendees carry tion database and a general search en- a passport. A passport is not required to cross the Canada/United States border, gine such as Google, know how to search however, due to increased security regulations, a passport makes the border the catalog, be aware of the difference of Trudie Buri, Wissahickon Valley Public crossing quicker and easier. For more information on required documents and the catalog and database, and to know Library, Blue Bell, Pa., gets a taste of how to obtain a passport, visit the U.S. Department of State passport website at the contact information for the librarian. Philly as she enjoys a free SuperPretzel http://travel.state.gov/passport_services.html. at the Chelsea House Publishers booth. The groups were asked how they as- 2003 Midwinter Highlights Cognotes Page 9 Huffington and Sobel Discuss Their Work at Author Forum By Michael Byrnes bookstores” because “it’s important that the Library of the National Association of New Jersey Institute of Technology people read your books, not buy them.” Watch and Clock Collectors, Sobel found and Rochelle Hartman She credited readers with making her a piece of a letter from Galileo’s illegiti- Bloomington (IL) Public Library books even better by pointing out errors mate daughter, Maria Celeste, who Sobel Conference goers had two critically ac- and inconsistencies that were corrected had not known existed. This discovery claimed authors to choose from at the ALA in subsequent editions. re-directed Sobel’s research and led her to Best-Selling Author Forum January 24. Sobel shared stories about how librar- write Galileo’s Daughter: A Historical Award-winning science writer/re- ies, particularly special libraries, had Memoir of Science, Faith, and Love. porter Dava Sobel declared to a large shaped and transformed her work. While “People have no idea of the wealth of group that “writers love libraries, not just doing research for a book on Galileo at things in libraries,” said Sobel. Sobel is also the author of Longitude, an interna- tional bestseller that has been translated into 20 languages, and made into a movie. In an adjoining room, syndicated col- umnist and media diva Arianna Huffington discussed the corruption and greed that she contends is destroying America. Huffington said, “activists are Author Arianna Huffington makes her the ones who change the world.” Tailor- presentation at the Best-Selling Author Forum. ing her message to the audience, she ac- knowledged the librarian (Ann Sparanese) porate but political. Success no longer who spearheaded the effort to put pres- equals reward, rather reward equals which sure on the publishers of Michael Moore’s politician you are able to afford . . . and Stupid White Men. (Following the WTC there are no lobbyists looking out for the attacks, the publisher thought Moore’s public’s interest.” book insensitive, and threatened to pulp When discussing the finances of mod- it unless Moore rewrote significant por- ern terrorists, Huffington offered Ameri- tions of it. A half-year after its release, can gas guzzling automobiles as Public the book is still on the New York Times Enemy #1. No one raised a hand when Best Seller list.) she asked, “who drove here in a Hum- Summarizing the thesis of her latest mer?” Americans will have to find alter- book, Pigs at the Trough: How Corpo- natives to satisfy their oil addiction. Don’t Author Dava Sobel, left, signs her book Galileo's Daughter for library student Christy rate Greed and Political Corruption are be surprised if your next support group Donaldson, right, Drexel University, Philadelphia, at the Penguin Putnam Inc. booth Undermining America, Huffington meeting begins, “My name’s Michael and following her speech at the Best-Selling Author Forum. stated, “The current scandals are not cor- I’m a gasaholic.”

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The On January 26 the ACRL subcommittee, scientific information that’s strewn across the Roundtable (GODORT), led by Cass e-Library will debut in early April 2003 Science and Technology Database Discussion U.S. government’s numerous Web sites,” says Hartnett, U.S. Documents Librarian at the and will bring together 1,000 titles pub- Group hosted a panel representing government Science magazine. The alliance is supported University of Washington and Federal Docu- lished by the World Bank during the past agencies to discuss the newly launched and coordinated by CENDI, an interagency ments Task Coordinator, addressed the cur- several years and all future titles. The da- science.gov — “The FirstGov for Science.” of senior scientific and IT managers from nine rent issues, dilemmas, and opportunities in tabase will be fully indexed and cross- Science.gov became accessible in Decem- federal agencies. government information on January 25. searchable. Access to the e-Library will ber 2002. It’s primary objective is to provide Conducting usability studies and selecting Michael Esman, Head of Cataloging at be available to subscribers directly from cross-agency access to selected, authoritative, high quality sites so hits will not be cluttered the National Agricultural Library (NAL), the World Bank and from subscription US government science & technology re- like a typical web search, guided science.gov’s reported on NAL cataloging and indexing agents. “The potential value of the e-Li- sources for science professionals, students, development. Science.gov offers free-text priorities for state publications and on ef- brary to researchers, students, and to our teachers and the general public interested in searching, (Boolean search logic is allowed) as forts to reinvigorate the National Agricul- client countries in the developing world science. The website is a gateway to informa- well as menu driven search capabilities. Over tural Cooperative Cataloging Program is significant and far reaching,” said Kal. tion for 14 scientific and technical organiza- 1700 websites have been selected and cataloged (NACCP). Concerns have been raised par- Patricia McDermott, Office of Govern- tions, and ten major government science agen- by agency content managers and NTIS. Cur- ticularly by some members of the agricul- ment Relation, ALA Washington Office, cies including NASA, NSF and DHHS. rently there is no relevancy ranking system ture information community about gaps in noted restrictions on access to government Types of resources include technical re- when searching science.gov, but it should be AGRICOLA (the Agricultural On-Line information since 9/11. The recently passed ports, journal citations (full-text when avail- available in the future. Access database), particularly the lack of Homeland Security Bill undermines open- extension service publications. ness and accountability in government. The “NAL would like to expand coopera- bill will prevent public access to informa- for All tion, particularly with land-grant libraries tion regarding the functioning of the Home- By Sandra Austin To the dismay of librarians, faculty mem- so that each institution catalogs agricultural land Security Department and all “critical Texarkana Independent School District bers often overlook the need to incorporate documents issued in its state,” Esman said. infrastructure” industries. Texarkana, Texas requirements for use of non-electronic re- “Many librarians are likely unaware of Judy Russell, newly appointed and first The Library Instruction Discussion Group sources when creating assignments for stu- NACCP due to staff turnover at many insti- woman U.S. Superintendent of Documents, of the Association of Colleges and Research dent research projects. Even with the use of tutions since the program was inaugurated noted plans to provide training, hardware Libraries (ACRL) focused attention to a wide the Internet and other electronic sources, in- in 1985,” he added. NAL will be working and software and other special assistance range of instructional issues at their meeting struction as to how to best conduct a search is with the United States Agricultural Infor- to at-risk libraries in the Federal Deposi- January 26. Lorena O’English, Washington often left behind. Librarians can influence mation Network (USAIN) in efforts to in- tory Library Program. “With librarians State University, Pullman, lead the group in instructors to use library materials of all types crease participation by land-grant libraries. as partners and customers, the GPO will examining the roles of traditional print and — finding ways to make them aware of what is Valentina Kal, Office of the Publisher develop a vision of the Federal Deposi- electronic documents. The extensive use of available and how the materials might be ap- at the World Bank, spoke on the upcom- tory Library Program for the future and electronic materials imposes the need for in- plicable to their course plans. ing launching of the World Bank e-Library, develop plans to get there,” she said. formation seekers to be able to effectively use “We need to teach students about collec- search strategies. Also, librarians are faced tions,” said Kathi Fountain, California State with greater responsibility to ensure that not University, Chico, “because the tools will al- only students but also faculty are skilled in ways change.” Faculty will also benefit from Want faster permissions the techniques of information retrieval. instruction. to use digital content? www.copyright.com APALA Outlines Goals and Celebrates Accomplishments By Frederick J. Augustyn, Jr. Among the issues discussed at the meet- The Library of Congress ing were: the $1,000 Sheila Lai Scholar- At the Executive Board meeting of the ship, available to APALA members pursu- Asian Pacific American Librarians Associa- ing library-related projects; ongoing recruit- tion (APALA) January 26, President–elect ment for the association at library schools; Yvonne Chen praised President Gary an exploration of mentorship programs; and Colmenar’s circulating among members a APALA’s joint discount membership drive quotation from Grace Lee Boggs. An all- with ALA. American original, Boggs, a Chinese woman APALA continues to work with the with a PhD from Bryn Mawr, worked with other ethnic caucuses within ALA and will her African-American husband on the early meet with them in a Joint Conference of civil rights movement during the 1920s and Librarians of Color in the fall of 2005. 1930s. Chen further circulated information The theme of that four-day assembly will about this paragon of achievement and cata- be “Gathering at the River.” Further in- lyst for change by sending it to her city formation about APALA can be accessed manager in Redwood City, CA. at www.apalaweb.org.

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Sibert Award numerous picture books include The Very James Cross Giblin, author of The Life Hungry Caterpillar; Do You Want to Be Midwinter Attendees Continued from Page 1 and Death of Adolf Hitler, was named My Friend?; The Tiny Seed and From Have Open Hearts named: The House of the Scorpion, by the winner of the 2003 Robert F. Sibert Head to Toe. Nancy Farmer; Pictures of Hollis Woods, Informational Book Award for most dis- “Eric Carle’s visual observations of By Betty Jean Neal by Patricia Reilly Giff; Hoot, by Carl tinguished informational book for chil- the natural world encourage the imagi- Topeka and Shawnee County Public Hiaasen; A Corner of the Universe, by dren. nation and often mirror the larger changes Library Ann M. Martin; and Surviving the Four Sibert Honor books also were in a young child’s development and ex- Betty Jean Neal, Youth Services Librar- Applewhites, by Stephanie S. Tolan. named: Six Days in October: The Stock perience,” said Wilder Award Commit- ian, isn’t in Kansas any more. On January Three Caldecott Honor Books were Market Crash of 1929, by Karen tee Chair Ginny Moore Kruse, former 25, I realized that my purse was no longer named: The Spider and the Fly, illustrated Blumenthal; Hole in My Life, by Jack director of the Cooperative Children’s with me. All day I told myself that it must by Tony DiTerlizzi, written by Mary Gantos; Action Jackson, by Jan Greenberg Book Center, School of Education, Uni- be back in my room, even if I didn’t re- Howitt; Hondo & Fabian, illustrated and and Sandra Jordan; and When Marian versity of Wisconsin - Madison. member leaving it there. But…it wasn’t. written by Peter McCarty; and Noah’s Sang, by Pam Muñoz Ryan, illustrated The award honors an author or illus- Much of the next day was spent on dam- Ark, illustrated and written by Jerry by Brian Selznick. trator, published in the United States, age control – arranging to cancel credit cards Pinkney. The annual award is administered by whose books have made a substantial and and have money wired from home. But the The awards are administered by the ALSC and is sponsored by Bound to Stay lasting contribution to literature for chil- attendees at the ALA Midwinter Meeting – Association for Library Service to Chil- Bound Books, Inc., of Jacksonville, IL, dren. It is administered by ALSC. strangers to me – came through in a way I dren (ALSC), a division of the ALA. in honor of its longtime president. couldn’t have imagined. Kathy loaned me Mildred L. Batchelder Award money. BJ gave me money and told me that I Coretta Scott King Awards Margaret A. Edwards Award The Chicken House, an imprint of didn’t need to repay it. Joyce and Paul gave Nikki Grimes, author of Bronx Mas- Nancy Garden, author of Annie on My Scholastic Inc., was named winner of the me a ride back to my hotel so I didn’t need to querade, and E.B. Lewis, illustrator of Mind (1982), is the recipient of the Mar- 2003 Mildred L. Batchelder Award for pay for a taxi. Gary said to get in touch with Talkin’ About Bessie: The Story of Avia- garet A. Edwards Award honoring her the most outstanding children’s book him if I needed anything, that there were a lot tor Elizabeth Coleman, are the winners lifetime contribution in writing for young originally published in a foreign language of librarians here who would be happy to help. of the 2003 Coretta Scott King Awards adults. Garden’s writing encompasses and subsequently translated into English That evening, I checked with the shuttle honoring African-American authors and nonfiction and a range of fiction from for publication in the United States for table at the conference and they had my illustrators of outstanding books for chil- historical to fantasy to realistic. The Thief Lord. Originally published in purse. When found, it had been immediately dren and young adults. Janet McDonald, “Nancy Garden has the distinction of Germany in 2000, the book was written turned in by the bus driver. I have all of my author of Chill Wind, is the Coretta Scott being the first author for young adults by Cornelia Funke and translated by possessions back and not only do I want to King/John Steptoe New Talent (text) to create a lesbian love story with a posi- Oliver Latsch. thank all the people who offered to help me, Award; and Randy DuBurke is the Steptoe tive ending,” said Award Committee The Batchelder committee selected but also to let the rest of the conference at- New Talent (illustrator) Award. Chair Rosemary Chance, an assistant one honor book, published by David R. tendees know how wonderful you are. Two King Author Honor Books were professor at The University of Southern Godine. Henrietta and the Golden Eggs selected: Talkin’ About Bessie: The Story Mississippi. by Hanna Johansen and illustrated by AASL Board to Discuss of Aviator Elizabeth Coleman and Red The award is administered by YALSA Käthi Bhend, was translated by John Possibility of NBPTS Rose Box by Brenda Woods. Two King and sponsored by School Library Journal. Barrett. The book was originally pub- Illustrator Honor Books were selected: lished in German under the title, Vo m Interest Group Rap A Tap Tap: Here’s Bojangles – Think Andrew Carnegie Medal Hühnchen das goldene Eier legen wollte. The Board of Directors for the American of That, illustrated and written by Leo Paul R. Gagne and Melissa Reilly of The Batchelder Award is administered Association for School Librarians (AASL) will and Diane Dillon; and Visiting Langston, Weston Woods Studios, producers of So by ALSC. review a petition from its members to create illustrated by Bryan Collier, written by You Want to Be President? are the 2003 an Interest Group for members who are Na- Willie Perdomo. recipients of the Andrew Carnegie Medal May Hill Arbuthnot Honor Lecture tional Board Certified teachers or wish to at- for Excellence in Children’s Video. The Award tain National Board Certification. Michael L. Printz Award video is narrated by Stockard Channing Ursula K. Le Guin, distinguished Members expressed an interest in devel- Aidan Chambers is the winner of the with music by Scotty Huff and Robert writer of science fiction and fantasy for oping an Interest Group during a forum on 2003 Michael L. Printz Award for his pow- Reynolds. young people and adults, will deliver the the National Board for Professional Teach- erful novel, Postcards from No Man’s Land. The Carnegie Medal, established with 2004 May Hill Arbuthnot Honor Lec- ing Standards hosted by the American Asso- Three Printz Honor Books were the support of the Carnegie Corporation ture. Each year, an individual of distinc- ciation of School Librarians in October 2002. named: Hole in My Life, by Jack Gantos; of New York, honors an outstanding tion in the field of children’s literature is The forum featured valuable information My Heartbeat, by Garret Freymann-Weyr; American video production for children chosen to write and deliver a lecture that from NBPTS representatives regarding the and The House of the Scorpion, by Nancy released during the previous year. It is will make a significant contribution to standards and assessment process. Attend- Farmer. administered by ALSC, a division of ALA. the world of children’s literature. ees also received background on the devel- The annual award for excellence in The award is administered by ALSC. opment of support networks for candidates young adult literature is administered by Laura Ingalls Wilder Award For more information on the ALA and had the opportunity to develop prelimi- the Young Adult Library Services Asso- Eric Carle, best known for his pic- youth media awards and notables, go nary plans for the support and enhancement ciation (YALSA), a division of ALA, and ture books for young children, is the 2003 online at: http://www.ala.org/pio/ of leadership opportunities for school library sponsored by Booklist magazine. Laura Ingalls Wilder Award winner. His bookawards.html. media specialists who will become National Board Certified Teachers. Feminist Task Force Plans June Programs By Alberta Davis Comer develop agendas that address these issues. Indiana State University A second project the Task Force is The Social Responsibilities Round sponsoring is the Amelia Bloomer List, Table (SRRT) Feminist Task Force met a bibliography of appealing feminist January 27 to discuss topics they plan to books for young readers from birth to present at the ALA annual conference in 18 years. This project, in its second year, Toronto in June. “Introduction to Women’s suggests fiction and nonfiction books Issues in ALA,” will give members an op- which provide role models of strong, ca- portunity to hear from groups that are fo- pable, creative women. Books eligible cused on women’s issues. These groups for this award must have been published include the SRRT Feminist Task Force, As- during the 18 months prior to the selec- sociation of College and Research Librar- tion in January of each year. ies (ACRL) Women’s Studies Section, and The Task Force is also planning a so- the Committee on the Status of Women in cial event for the Toronto meeting. Plan Librarianship. Attendees will not only learn to attend the annual Women’s Night Out ALA President-Elect Carla Hayden, Enoch Pratt Free Library, Baltimore, MD, shows about crucial issues important to women, for an evening of books, music, refresh- off her button. but will also have an opportunity to help ments, and good conversation. Page 12 Cognotes 2003 Midwinter Highlights Dawn Gathering Celebrates King’s Life, Legacy By Rochelle Hartman were led in singing “Lift Ev’ry Voice and (REFORMA), and several other groups BCALA, offered closing remarks, saying Bloomington (IL) Public Library Sing” by Debbie Johnson, Firefly Books, shared excerpts from Dr. King’s speeches that many librarians did not start out to Over 100 people made their way to Ltd. Following the song, ALA Presi- and written work. Presidents of the Ameri- be librarians, as Dr. King did not set out the Pennsylvania Convention Center be- dent Maurice J. (Mitch) Freedman told can Indian Librarians Association (AILA), to become a civil rights leader. Since we fore sunrise January 26 to honor and cel- those present “what we do in libraries, Asian Pacific American Library Associa- have followed the path to librarianship, ebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin in this association, confirms Dr. King’s tion (APALA), REFORMA and BCALA though, we have a responsibility to make Luther King, Jr. The assembly comprised message.” shared a reading of Dr. King’s “I Have a difference in the world, to remember a virtual coalition of leaders and mem- Representatives from the Social Re- Dream” speech, before joining hands for the unsung heroes and (she)roes who have bers from a wide array of ALA commit- sponsibilities Roundtable (SRRT), Black the final line “Free at last! Free at last! come before us, to guarantee continued tees, roundtables and affiliates. Caucus of the American Library Asso- Thank God almighty, we are free at last!” and equal access, and to be role models After welcoming remarks from Vir- ciation (BCALA), National Association Andrew P. Jackson, President-elect for young people. ginia Moore, Chair, Dr. Martin Luther to Promote Library & Information Ser- King, Jr. Holiday Task Force, attendees vices to Latinos and Spanish-Speaking Diversity Fair To Be Held in Toronto The American Library Association again vices to Communities of Color – Native PLA Initiative Measures Staffing Patterns invites its members from all types of librar- American, Asian Pacific, African-American, By Bill Turner vations of buildings, and the territoriality of ies to participate in the Sixth Annual Diver- Latino/Hispani; Services to Adult and New Catholic University of America some staff members, all were seen as factors sity Fair at the 2003 ALA Annual Confer- & Non Readers; and Services to Incarcerated The Public Libraries Association (PLA) in assessing the allocation of library staff. ence. The Fair, to be held June 21, will cel- People and Ex-Offenders Committee on Workload Measures and The success of Buffalo and Erie County ebrate diversity in America’s libraries, and An abstract is required, written in 150 Staffing Patterns met January 26 to discuss (NY) Public Library’s Process Improvement demonstrate possibilities for other libraries words or less, that includes a description of a strategic plan for increasing the number Project (PIP) was noted and cited as a in search of “diversity in action” ideas. Se- the library’s “diversity in action” initiative, of useful models for measuring perfor- model. “As a result of PIP there’s a better lected exhibitors will share their diversity details of its implementation, the degree to mance of staff in public libraries. “The need use of staff and a more uniform enforce- initiatives with conferees. which the initiative has succeeded, and the is for a systematic approach to staffing and ment of policies and procedures among the Library diversity expresses a climate potential uses by other libraries. for application of objective criteria to staff branches,” said Peggy A. Skotnicki, the where all library personnel and library us- More information and entry forms can activities, for use in improving the effi- library’s Service Evaluation and Planning ers feel welcomed, valued and respected, and be found at http://www.ala.org/olos/divfair/ ciency of library processes,” said Susan Coordinator. where their information concerns are con- 2003_divfair.htm. Deadline for receipt of Hildreth, San Francisco Public Library, The committee’s work builds on Staff- sidered in library operations. entry forms is April 15, 2003. E-mail entries Committee Chair. ing for Results: A Guide to Working Categories for the 2003 Diversity Fair to [email protected] or fax to 312-280-3256, Circulation of materials, number of ser- Smarter, by Diane Mayo and Jeanne include: Services to Communi- Attn: Tanga Morris. vice points and workstations, library hours, Goodrich. The committee will set up a ties; Services to Rural and Small Libraries; Selected entries will be invited to exhibit demographics of the neighborhood, num- listserv for input from members and create Services to Seniors and Homebound; Ser- at the fair. Questions may be directed to ber of staff members absent or on leave of a questionnaire for use in gathering infor- vices to People with Disabilities; Services to Tanga Morris at 800-545-2433, ALA Office absence, use of self-checkout stations and mation on workload measures and staff- Urban Rural Poor and Homeless; Services for Literacy and Outreach Services, 50 East book drops, levels of branch activity, reno- ing patterns from library administrators. to Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgendered Huron Street, Chicago, IL 60611or People; Services to Immigrants & ESL; Ser- [email protected]. Budget Constraints Become Hot Topic We’re at your service ... with By Alberta Davis Comer petition from which libraries contend with Indiana State University are not bookstores, but are other basic ser- The Emerging Issues Discussion Group, vices such as the police and fire department. Shelf-Ready sponsored by PLA, met on January 26 to While librarians do not begrudge the money suggest topics and facilitators for a session for these important services, elected officials Services planned for the ALA Annual Meeting in need to realize that libraries are also impor- Toronto. tant and serve a vital purpose. The “hot” topic of the discussion group Some public libraries have considered was budget constraints. The group consen- single service points. With fewer outlets, li- sus was that every state is feeling budget pain braries can save money, but is the public and that the ache is passed on to libraries. being short-changed in the process? 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Sherri Vanyek, Director, ITTS, demonstrates the database- driven new design of ALA's web site at Midwinter. The new site is set to launch in April, 2003.

Librarians join hands in a circle for "We Shall Overcome" at the conclusion of ALA's 2003 sunrise observance honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Sally G. Reed, Friends of Libraries USA, Philadelphia, gets in on the act as she dances with the Mummers at the All-Conference Reception on the exhibit floor.

Librarians wave their flags in a show of support during the kick off for the Campaign to Save America's Libraries.

Kim Burns tries to keep warm while reading the book 1421 by Gavin Menzies as she takes a break from setting up the HarperCollins Publishers booth.

In a memorial tribute to Dr. Arnulfo D. Trejo, his widow Ninfa Trejo, former student Luis Herrera, right, and attending librarians join hands to sing "De Colores.”