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ALACognotes WASHINGTON — 2010 ANNUAL CONFERENCE Sunday, June 27, 2010 Library Visionary Keynotes Highlights ALA President’s Program ppo van Nispen tot world’s most modern library. Sunday Sevenaer, inspirational In 2008, DOK was designat- Auditorium Speaker Espeaker and library ad- ed by international experts Series vocate, will keynote the ALA as the worldwide number President’s Program from one library in innovation. In Marlo Thomas 3:30–5:30 p.m. this afternoon, 2009, it was appointed as the 8:00–9:00 a.m. Washington Con- best library in vention Center, the Netherlands. Dave Isay Ballroom C. “Eppo van Ni- 10:30–11:30 a.m. In a lecture spen tot Seven- entitled, “Librar- aer is an inspira- ies Wanted: Dead tion to the library PLA President’s or Alive,” Eppo world,” said ALA Program van Nispen tot president, Cami- Warren Brown bakes cakes in the Cooking Pavilion before Featuring Will Shortz, Sevenaer will la Alire. “His ex- signing copies of his book United Cakes of America. Enigmatologist– present his vi- pertise and views New York Times sion of the future provide limitless Puzzle Master of libraries and possibilities for Kidd and Taylor: media. After a libraries across 1:00–2:30 p.m. successful career Eppo van Nispen the globe.” On Memoirs, Relationships tot Sevenaer in broadcasting, This summer, By Amy Pace Traveling with Pomegranates: ALA President’s he decided to use his knowl- he will become the CEO of High Point University (NC) A Mother-Daughter Story, Program edge of media to influence the national board for the ue Monk Kidd, author of spoke Saturday morning about 3:30–5:30 p.m. the future of libraries. He (Dutch) book, known as the The Secret Life of Bees their memoir. Family photo- Washington began by starting the DOK CPNB. The CPNB is funded Sand The Mermaid Chair graphs —vacations, celebra- Library Concept Center in by publishers, booksellers, Convention Center, and her daughter, Ann Kidd tions, and candid pictures— Delft, a small city near Am- government and libraries flashed on the screens before Ballroom C Taylor, who together have re- sterdam, Netherlands. It is and is lauded all over the cently published a new book: the two took the stage. The near one of the best techni- world for its clever, carefully authors were introduced by Sixth Annual Book cal universities in the world. targeted programs for young Charles Kratz, a member of Cart Drill Team World DOK’s mission is to build the people and adults. ALA’s executive board. Championships Kidd described the photo- 4:00–5:30 p.m. graphs that were shown as a Natalie Merchant to Perform Monday visual collage of their book: Washington ALA will host “Natalie a memoir of their changing Convention Center, Merchant: Leave Your relationship and travel experi- Hall D Sleep—a Performance ences together. Kidd said that and Presentation” at “writing this book together has 4:30 p.m. on Monday, deepened our relationship.” In June 28 at the the book, Kidd wrote about the Washington Convention demands of motherhood saying Center Ballroom C. “the mother-daughter relation- » see She will share ship is one of the most emotion- page 3 selections from her new ally intense… bonds on earth.” release “Leave Your The period written about in Sleep,” adapted from the book, between 1998 and the works of several Ann Kidd Taylor, left, and 2001, was from both mother authors, including her mother, Sue Monk Kidd, and daughter’s point of view. anonymous nursery right, sign copies of their book, Kidd described the book as a rhymes and lullabies Traveling With Pomegranates: backward understanding and A Mother-Daughter Story. » see page 27

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WASHINGTON, D.C. • Sunday, June 27, 2010 Cognotes • Page 3 Today’s Auditorium Speaker Series Features Thomas, Isay, Shortz he ALA Auditorium of five bestselling books, i n B r o o k l y n , to his one-of-a- Speaker Series con- including The Right Words StoryCorps hopes kind degree in T tinues today with at the Right Time and Free to build upon that enigmatology, three distinguished speak- to Be...You and Me. She is work and break the study of ers who double as authors, the recipient of numerous new ground to puzzles. Shortz activists and national news- awards, including four create a new has been the makers. All Auditorium Emmys, a Golden Globe, American oral puzzle master Speakers Series presenta- a Grammy, and a Peabody, history archive. f o r N P R ’ s tions will be held in the and is an inductee into S t o r y C o r p s “ W e e k e n d Washington Convention the Broadcasting Hall of interviews air E d i t i o n Center, Ballroom B/C. To- Fame. She lives in New weekly on NPR Sunday,” since day’s program includes: York with her husband, Dave Isay a n d c a n a l s o the program’s Marlo Thomas Will Shortz Phil Donahue. Thomas be heard at the start in 1987, marlo thomas replaces Sarah Ferguson, Duchess StoryCorps website. crossword editor of The New York 8:00–9:00 a.m. of York, whose presentation was Copies of all interviews are placed Times, editor of Games magazine for Marlo Thomas will appear from cancelled. in the American Folklife Center at 15 years, and the founder and director 8:00–9:00 a.m. She is the author the Library of Congress. Winner of of the American Crossword Puzzle Dave Isay a MacArthur “Genius” Fellowship, Tournament. Shortz received a law 10:30–11:30 a.m. Isay is also the author or editor of degree from the University of Virginia. What’s Cooking @ Dave Isay is the founder of four books that grew out of his public He originally entered law school with StoryCorps, a nonprofit oral history radio documentary work, including the intention of practicing law for 10 ALA Demo Stage project that honors and celebrates Listening Is an Act of Love, a New years in order to make a lot of money the lives of everyday people through York Times bestseller. His new book, before retiring to do what he really Today listening. In spirit and in scope, Mom: A Celebration of Mothers from wanted — create puzzles. Shortz is the he “What’s Cooking @ ALA” StoryCorps models itself after the StoryCorps, will be published by the founder of the American Crossword Cooking Pavilion will show- Works Progress Administration (WPA) Penguin Press in April. Puzzle Tournament, the founder case a variety of chefs and of the 1930s, which recorded oral Sponsored by American Libraries and director of the World Puzzle T history interviews across the country. Championship and the co-founder of authors today and Monday. Yes- terday’s attendance and audience To date, more than 50,000 people have PLA President’s Program the World Puzzle Federation. Shortz participation was off the charts! participated in StoryCorps, many of Will Shortz was also the riddle writer for “Batman The fantastic displays of the lat- whom have come as a part of special 1:00–2:30 p.m. Forever.” In addition to editing the est cookbooks, and preparation initiatives to reach underrepresented What’s an enigmatologist? It’s weekday and Sunday puzzles for the of the hottest recipes continues voices. StoryCorps was honored with Will Shortz, the only academically Times, Shortz is the author or editor of on the Demonstration Stage with a rare institutional award at the 66th accredited puzzle master in the world. more than 200 puzzle books. Recently, autographs to follow. The Cooking Annual Peabody Awards in 2007. He designed his own major program at Shortz was the subject of the feature Pavilion is located in the Exhibit Established in 2003 and based Indiana University, which in 1974 led documentary film “Wordplay” in 2006. Hall at the back of aisle 1300. To- day’s presentations include: The Perfect Finish: Special Desserts for Every Occasion by Bill Yosses 10:30–11:30 a.m. A one-of-a-kind cookbook from the accomplished pastry chef Bill Yosses. The Perfect Finish is for busy people who want to wow friends and family with beautiful and delicious pastry desserts. Each chapter is built around an occasion and spotlights a wide range of delectable treats, such as fruit-filled muffins for a delightful brunch; or imaginative creations like blood orange squares and pepper and spice dark chocolate cookies and his many distinctive take on classics. His resume includes stints as executive pastry chef at New York City’s Josephs Citarella, Bouley Restaurant Lyngsoe Library Systems and Bakery, Tavern on the Green Restaurant and, currently, the a global leader in automated check in and sortation systems White House. Sponsored by: W. W. Norton & Company, Inc. Lyngsoe Library Systems acquired FKI Logistex Library Solutions in 2009. This acquisition gave Lyngsoe The Good Stuff Cookbook: the most comprehensive and proven portfolio of automated material handling and sortation systems for Burgers, Fries, Shakes, libraries globally. Wedges, and More by Chef Spike Menelsohn Lyngsoe provides solutions designed to improve customer service while enabling library staff to focus on 11:30–12:30 p.m. the patron. Customers can count on Lyngsoe’s high level of service, dependability and innovation, and will Spike Mendelsohn was a fan also benefit from Lyngsoe’s knowledge and expertise in software, RFID and logistics solutions. favorite on the fourth season of Top Chef and opened Good Stuff Eatery in Washington, D.C., in Visit us at Booth 1209 2008. Chef Spike is currently working on two new television www.lyngsoesystems.com/library » see page 27 Page 4 • Cognotes Sunday, June 27, 2010 • WASHINGTON, D.C. First-ever Graphic Novel Panel Set for Monday Morning Meeting Changes Join graphic novelists David Small Yorker and the New York memoir STITCHES which Sunday and Audrey Niffenegger for the first- Times. His first picture was nominated for a Na- • ALA Public Programs Of- ever Graphic Novel Panel. The pro- book, Eulalie and the Hop- tional Book Award. His fice—Programs that Pack the gram will take ping Head, was published appearance is sponsored by Place, 10:30 a.m.–noon, has been p l a c e f r o m in 1981, and to date he has W.W. Norton & Company, moved to Renaissance Washing- 10:30–11:30 a.m. illustrated more than 40 Inc. ton, Grand Ballroom North. • ALSC’s Great Interactive on Monday, June picture books. Audrey Niffenegger is Software for Kids Committee will 28, at the Wash- His books have been the author of the interna- be meeting today 9:00 a.m.–noon ington Conven- translated into several lan- tional bestseller The Time and Monday, 6/28: 11:00 a.m. to tion Center and guages, made into animat- Traveler’s Wife, as well as 2:00 p.m. will focus on the ed films and musicals and Her Fearful Symmetry. • EMIERT Power of Mul- importance of have won many of the top She is also the author and ticultural Exhibits in Building graphic novels’ awards in illustration, in- Audrey Niffenegger illustrator of two ‘novels- Intercultural Relationships with (photo © Stephen place in the li- cluding the 1997 Caldecott in-pictures’—The Three a Special Tribute to Haiti, 8:00 DeSantis) a.m.–noon, moved to the Hyatt David Small brary and their Honor for The Gardener Incestuous Sisters and The Regency Washington, Concord/ (Photo by Simon Trice) ability to reach written by his wife, Sarah Stewart, Adventuress. Her new book, The Night Lexington rooms. out to reluctant readers. and the 2001 Caldecott Medal for So, Bookmobile, is a graphic novel coming • LITS Standards Task Force David Small is an award-winning You Want To Be President? by Judith out in September 2010. Niffenegger’s on Mon. 6/28, 8:00–10:00 a.m. author and illustrator whose draw- St. George. appearance is sponsored by Abrams GUK-Joy, cancelled. ings regularly appear in The New Most recently, Small wrote the ComicArts. • SRRT Program “Is it Safe to Go Outside” cancelled. • YALSA 2011 Excellence in Illustrators Amy Ignatow, Abrams Nonfiction for Young Adults ses- Publishers, New York, N.Y., left, James sion on Sun. 6/27 1:30–5:30 p.m. Kochalka, Top Shelf Productions, moved to JW-Cannon. Portland, Ore., and Andy Runton, • The Cataloging Children’s Top Shelf Productions, Portland, Ore., Material Committee meeting (ALCTS:CCS) moved to Sunday participate in an illustration competition 3:30 p.m. WCC 102A, after the at the Graphic Novel Pavilion. New to Committee’s program, “Serving this year’s ALA Annual Conference, the Non-English Speaking and Pre- pavilion features graphic novel publishers literate Children: How Cataloging as well as game manufacturers, platform Can Help.” companies and vendors offering electronic games, board games, card games and other products and services New Exhibitor used for curriculum-based teaching and WW2-Reflections.....Booth 3165 recreation.

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See how the digital ScanPro 2000 makes it possible to easily access information stored on microforms. View a full page newspaper in high resolution Ask about special pricing, booth #1016 microfilm scanners WASHINGTON, D.C. • Sunday, June 27, 2010 Cognotes • Page 5 Sir Salman Rushdie Today’s PopTop Stage: Mystery The PopTop Stage continues in the April 13, 2009, and the founder of Putting Messages in a Bottle Exhibit Hall today, with the focus The Mysterious Press. He edited a on mystery! The PopTop Stage will century’s worth of noir fiction with By Brad Martin that Luka and the Fire of Life was a feature readings, discussions, and James Ellroy, The Best American LAC Group response to a different kind of dan- presentations. Located at the back of Noir of the Century, which comes out During the writing of The Satanic ger – the mortality of the storyteller. the 1600 aisle in the Exhibits, today’s in October. Sponsored by Houghton Verses, Sir Salman Rushdie’s son For a long time, Rushdie said schedule includes the following pre- Miflin Harcourt asked, “why don’t you write books he has wanted to “demolish the sentations: I can read?” Rushdie made him boundary between adult literature Location, Location, Location a promise – his next book would and children’s literature,” and that Red Herrings 2:00–3:00 p.m. be just that, and the result was movies such as Who Framed Roger 10:00–11:00 a.m. Not just for real estate agents, how Haroun and the Sea of Stories. With Rabbit, Avatar and many others How mystery writers use the literary a mystery’s setting impacts the story. Luka and the Fire of Life, Rushdie’s have done this. He describes this equivalent of the magician’s sleight of Moderator Hank Phillippi Ryan forthcoming book, Rushdie again kind of book as a kind of message hand to keep readers guessing. (Drive Time), Meredith Cole (Dead in returns to the same genre – this in a bottle – a book that can be read Moderator Jane Cleland (Silent the Water), Thomas Kaufman (Drink time responding to his other son’s as a child and then re-read as an Auction), Sheila Connolly (Red the Tea), Brad Parks (Faces of the challenge of “where’s MY book?” adult, with the reader discovering Delicious Death), GM Malliet (Death Gone), Nancy Pickard (Scent of Rain Rushdie, in one of the Audito- different meanings as they grow up. of the Lit Chick) and Daniel Stashower and Lightning) (Arthur Conan Doyle: A Life in Letters) rium Speakers Series at the ALA Rushdie also gave credit to his Mystery Book Blogs 2010 Annual Conference, spoke on son who challenged him to write Amateur Sleuths 3:00–4:00 p.m. Saturday about the writing of both his latest work, calling him “the 11:00 a.m.–noon Why you should care and which ones books, weaving in similar examples best editor I ever had.” He said that Readers love them — but how is you should read (or at least skim). of other authors’ children’s books after his son read an early draft he it these nice women keep getting Rosemary Harris (Dead Head) and that had been written for specific said he liked the story, but “some involved in murder? Hank Phillippi Ryan (Drive Time) children – such as Lewis Carroll’s people might find it boring.” Rush- Moderator Rosemary Harris (Dead (www.jungleredwriters.com) Alice in Wonderland and J. M. Bar- die went back to work, and with Head), Donna Andrews (Swan for the Murder in Passy rie’s Peter Pan. some changes Luka and the Fire Money), Ellen Crosby (The Riesling 4:00–5:00 p.m. Rushdie told how both his books of Life was completed to the son’s Retribution), JB Stanley (Path of the Speaker: Cara Black involve fathers and sons, but that satisfaction. Wicked) “beyond that, they are very dif- The question and answer period Cara Black is the author of ten ferent.” They differ as a result of that followed prompted Rushdie The Best American Noir of previous books in the bestselling what he described as the shifting to speak about a range of topics, the Century Aimee Leduc series, all of which perspectives we experience in life. from his depiction of historical 1:00–2:00 p.m. are available from the Soho Crime In Haroun and the Sea of Stories, events like the Bangladesh War in Speaker: Otto Penzler imprint. The village-like neighborhood he explained how it was about Midnight’s Children, to whether Otto Penzler is the founder of of Passy is the setting and the last storytelling being threatened, and » see page 30 The Mysterious Bookshop, which place one would expect a murder. celebrated its 30th anniversary on Sponsored by SOHO Press Page 6 • Cognotes Sunday, June 27, 2010 • WASHINGTON, D.C. Librarians Just Wanna Have Fun! by Kathryn Shields end of each Staff Day, they honor an their toddler photo, etc. They also had 10-minute massages, and an introduc- High Point University (NC) employee from each class (Classified, an “engineering contest” that chal- tion to floral arrangement. On Saturday morning, you could Professional, Faculty) with an Em- lenged employees to build the tallest Yates began with volunteers from find librarians wielding plastic clap- ployee of the Year award. Throughout tower using only marshmallows and the audience reading in parts from pers, blowing bubbles, and eating the year, they do a “Spotlight of the uncooked spaghetti, and a contest in the book, Peanut Butter Rhino. Yates, Tootsie Rolls while listening to the Week” to “highlight new staff who which participants created sculpture a former children’s librarian, said she Beatles and the Beach Boys. Where? have joined [us], accomplishments out of bubblegum or Spam. Like Davis, has used this activity to open staff At “Librarians Just Need to Have and new initiatives.” They also spon- Doherty believes that these activi- meetings where they need to identify Fun: Utilizing Fun and Humor in sor Table Talks for anyone who has ties have not only improved relations a problem. Her activities are focused the Workplace to Enhance Employee attended a conference, training, or within the library, but improved their on sustaining creativity, and she has Performance,” a program sponsored by workshop to present a summary of service to their users. borrowed ideas from such creativity the College Libraries Section. their experience, Departmental Open Van Zandt shared what she did at “experts” as Roger von Oech, David The presenters were Erin Davis Houses to allow the various library de- her previous institution, the College of Perkins, and Howard Gardner. To (Reference Librarian, Utah State partment to “plot and scheme creative William and Mary. Van Zandt said: “A improve staff creativity, she recom- University), Teresa Doherty (Access ways to show what they do and who great staff training and development mends right-brain exercises, such Librarian and Head of Circulation they are,” and recently started a ”Wall program can help ease frustration. It as anagrams and word games. She and Information Services, Virginia of ‘Thanks’,” where employees can post can also prove that the organization believes that creativity in the work- Commonwealth University), Pat Van a thank you note to a fellow employee. cares about its staff, even if it can’t place is important because it not only Zandt (Director of Scholarly Resources Hierarchical barriers often exist in give a raise in hard economic times… creates an element of fun, but it also and Research Services, Southern libraries, and Doherty said that “being it can create a sense of community creates a safe environment in which Methodist Unviersity), and Frances able to laugh with your bosses and that persists in good times and bad.” staff are encouraged to take risks and Yates (Library Director, Indiana Uni- colleagues at work” makes it easier They put on two programs a month, be flexible. versity East). Each presenter shared for you to help your patrons, because one work-related and one non-work- Information from this presentation some of the ways that they have used it breaks down these barriers. For related. These included workshops will be available on the CLS website: fun and humor in their libraries to the past three years, the University and talks where co-workers shared a www.ala.org/acrl/cls. improve morale, relieve stress, and Librarian at VCU has attempted to hobby or a passion, such as horserac- strengthen library relationships. be the fastest at arranging books in ing or crosswords, and visiting places Davis began the program by talking the correct LC order on a book cart— and people around campus, such as about the staff development commit- and he hasn’t won yet. But by taking the magnet lab and the campus pastry There’s an tee (SDC) that USU began in 2002. part in this activity, he has become chef (who showed everyone how to The main SDC event is “Staff Day,” more approachable. Doherty said: make apple strudel). They also had App for That! an annual event for all library staff to “If we can laugh with you, we are workshops on personal finance and Program to explore impact strengthen relationships in the library no longer afraid of you. You become estate planning and CPR. Even these of mobile technologies on and provide an opportunity to have someone we can ask for help.” The more serious workshops often ended fun. Themes have included “Carnival” VCU library also plays photo guess- up being fun for participants. They library services and “Library Olympics,” and activities ing games, where staff have to match also held a “Less Stress” Day, which The information revolution has are created around each theme. At the the library employee with their pet, featured a group exercise session, reached our pockets, and as this mobile transformation continues to unfold, libraries will experiment with tools to support the information needs of their users, wherever they are. Mo- Discover a Great New Source of Revenue! bile tech and services can alter some of the relationships between libraries and their users, and introduces novel The National Public Library challenges to reader privacy. Simul- Direct Marketing Consortium, taneously, the proliferation of mobile managed by Carl Bloom Associates devices and services reiterates stand- can dramatically increase funding ing concerns of access to information in the digital age, including content for your library by tapping into ownership and licensing, digital rights the charitable potential of your Carl Bloom Associates management, and accessibility. community. 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* For location and information on tickets for this event please visit the Penguin or ALTAFF booths, or see the ALA program **LIVE! @ your library Reading Stage can be found in aisle 2600 in the exhibit hall *** For tickets visit http://rusa.ala.org/blog/2010/05/06/littastes2010-authors/ PENGUIN GROUP (USA ) Page 10 • Cognotes Sunday, June 27, 2010 • WASHINGTON, D.C.

addresses the concerns discussed by Libraries and the Ethics of Social Networking the other panelists—namely privacy, If you use Facebook or other social guidelines to protect library staff with- pages vs. fan pages when providing self-disclosure and First Amendment networking services to connect with out hampering service. outreach via social networking sites. issues. His talk will be based on the library users, you may find yourself Peter Fernandez, Research Services Her comments will be based on her article co-written with Sarah Steiner, running into a variety of ethical quan- Librarian for Agriculture at the Univer- article, “Academic Libraries, Facebook “Protection, not Barriers: Using Social daries. Should you have separate per- sity of Tennessee, Knoxville, will discuss and MySpace, and Student Outreach: Software Policies to Guide and Safe- sonal and professional profiles? How privacy considerations of which librar- A Survey of Student Opinion.” guard Students and Employees.” can you protect your privacy while ians should be aware when using social Robert S. Peck will discuss First This program from the Committee engaging in library outreach? Can you networking sites. His presentation will Amendment issues that arise when us- on Professional Ethics will take place moderate comments while encouraging be based on his articles “Balancing ing social networking sites for library today, from 1:30–3:30 p.m. at the Re- interaction and promoting free speech? Outreach and Privacy in Facebook: Five outreach and specifically issues of naissance Washington Auditorium. And does your library have a policy Guiding Decisions Points” and “Online protected speech, fighting words, libel, in place for navigating these murky Social Networking Sites and Privacy: and copyright. Peck is the author of the waters of social networking? Revisiting Ethical Considerations for a ALA Editions book Libraries, the First ALA Mobile in D.C. For guidance on these and other New Generation of Technology.” Amendment and Cyperspace: What You Install ALA Mobile on your phone dilemmas of the Web 2.0 world, join Ruth Sara Connell, Electronic Need to Know and is a past president to access conference information at us for “Ethics in a Digital World: Us- Services Librarian at Valparaiso of the Freedom to Read Foundation. your fingertips. ALA has partnered ing Policies to Guide Professional and University, will address the issue of Finally, Brian Kooy of Georgia with BoopsieTM to offer this service. Personal Presence in Social Network- librarian self-disclosure. Specifically, State University Library will provide ALA Mobile requires access to ing Spaces,” where attendees will learn she will talk about the advantages and tips and advice for librarians on how the data network on your phone (be about best practices and social software disadvantages of using personal profile to write a social software policy that sure to monitor your data use if you do not have an unlimited data plan). Go to http://ala.boopsie.com on your mobile phone’s browser; or, simply Knowing Who’s Who: Going Back to the text the word “ALA2010” to 41411. You will receive a text message back Playground to Help People Work Together Better with a link to download and install ALTAFF president Rose Mosley fectively. She brings people back to the author of Oops! I’m The Manager! the application. welcomes Katharine Giacalone for a the playground where it all began Getting Past “What Do I Do Now?!” Click on the ALA logo to begin. program of common sense and real and gives us a peak at her Playground In 5 East Steps and President of KG- Navigate the program by channel world advice to increase communica- Personalities© to help handle every- Works, a management consulting firm —exhibitors, sessions, local restau- tion. Known as The Corporate Nan- day management & life challenges! in Washington, D.C. rants and much more. You can also ny™, Giacalone will share her fresh, This means knowing what their The program, opening to all con- keep a personal schedule with the inspirational and humorous take on personalities are today, where they ference attendees, will be held today “add to plan” feature. how to diffuse tense situations, calm are coming from, what they’re think- from 4:00–5:00 p.m. at the Grand Boopsie also provides a world- frazzled nerves and help co-workers ing—and just as importantly, what Hyatt Washington in Constitution class mobile library application with and staffers work together more ef- they’re feeling. Katharine Giacalone is C/D. complete integration with your exist- ing ILS—visit them in booth #1509. Don’t miss your King County Library System in chance to win an Washington State is one of the largest circulating library systems iPod Touch in the U.S. We invite you to meet from Choice! with us at the ALA Conference in Washington DC, June 25-28, 2010. Stop by Come to the Placement Center on Saturday, June 26 and Sunday, June 27 Booth #2331 to learn more about KCLS and for an on-site interview, or find us at the to check out exhibits during the conference. Choice Reviews Visit www.kcls.org/employment for Online and more employment information. EOE enter to win an We are currently recruiting for the iPod Touch! Librarian I Employment Pool. King County Library System Everyone who comes to Booth 960 Newport Way NW #2331 will receive a free Choice Issaquah, WA 98027 banner pen with a 425.369.3224 Metro map. Hurry to the Choice booth Turn to us. The choices will surprise you. while supplies last! WASHINGTON, D.C. • Sunday, June 27, 2010 Cognotes • Page 11 McCook to Present 2010 Dr. Jean E. Coleman Library Outreach Lecture Kathleen de la Peña McCook, dis- fessionals more about their roles in Librarian of the Year Award. She has The event is coordinated by the tinguished university professor at the providing equity of access. received the ALA Equality Award and Subcommittee on the Dr. Jean E. Cole- University of South Florida, School of This year’s lecture, “Librarians and the Beta Phi Mu Teaching Award and man Lecture, a subcommittee of the Library and Information Science in Human Rights,” will present a histori- was the inaugural honoree of the ALA OLOS Advisory Committee. Thanks Tampa, will present the 2010 Dr. Jean cal and cultural analysis of the librar- Office of Diversity’s Achievement in to the members of the subcommittee, E. Coleman Library (official name of ian’s role in human rights, as defined Library Diversity Research. She served Fantasia Thorne and Ann Sparanese, event) Outreach Lecture on Monday by the 1948 Universal Declaration of as chair of the ALA Office for Literacy for their work in selecting Kathleen de June 28th from 8:00–10:00 a.m. in Human Rights. McCook will highlight and Outreach Services Advisory Com- la Peña McCook. For more informa- the Washington Convention Center the convergence of the goals of library mittee from 1994-1997. tion, visit www.ala.org/olos. Room 209 A/B. workers and the human rights move- The lecture honors Dr. Jean E. ment and how librarians can work to Coleman, the first director of the achieve a more equitable society in The American Dream Starts ALA Office for Literacy and Outreach the United States as a compassionate Services, for her work to ensure that nation among others. @ your library Session to all citizens, particularly Native Ameri- “A human rights sensibility will cans and adult learners, have access characterize librarianship in the twen- to quality library services. The lecture ty-first century,” said McCook. “In the Showcase Recipient Libraries series continues to teach library pro- largest sense, librarians will contribute On Monday, June 28, 10:30 a.m.– and Maria Simon, Wood County (OH) to the end of social exclusion and the noon, representatives from the Ben- District Public Library will share their achievement of the U.N. Millennium tonville (AR) Public Library; Hooper unique experiences and insights and Development Goals by commitment (NE) Public Library; and Wood County describe how and why the American RUSA Celebrates to the ideals of universal literacy and (OH) Library District will describe how Dream Starts at their library. equal access to information.” participation in the American Dream Since the initiative was launched 2010 Best Work, McCook is a distinguished universi- Starts @ your library initiative helps in 2008, 104 public libraries in 24 Achievements at ty professor at the University of South their libraries provide literacy services states have been awarded the grants. Florida, School of Library and Infor- for adult English language learners. American Dream libraries serve ur- Awards Ceremony mation Science in Tampa. She is the The session will be held in the audito- ban, suburban, and rural cities and author of A Place at the Table: Libraries rium of the Renaissance Washington. towns ranging in size from 850 to The Reference and User Ser- and Community Building; editor of the Rebecca Carson, Chief of the Office over 1 million. This project is man- vices Association (RUSA) will blog Union Librarian; and serves as a of Citizenship, U.S. Department of aged by the ALA Office for Literacy celebrate the 2010 recipients of member of the Coordinating Council Homeland Security, will open the pro- and Outreach Services and supported its large variety of professional of the Progressive Librarians Guild. In gram and Vivian Wynn, Wynn Library by a grant from the Dollar General achievement and literary awards 2002, she was selected by REFORMA, Consulting, will provide an overview Literacy Foundation. from 4:00–6:00 p.m. on Monday, the National Association to Promote of the American Dream Starts @ your The program is open to all confer- June 28 in Room 207A/B of the Library and Information Services to library initiative. Hadi Dudley, Ben- ence attendees. For more information Washington Convention Center. Latinos and the Spanish-Speaking, as tonville (AR) Public Library; Karla about the program, visit www.ala.org/ All conference participants are the recipient of the Arnulfo D. Trejo Shafer, Hooper (NE) Public Library; annual. invited to this event, which will also include a cash bar and hors d’oeuvres. The awards presented will include the Virginia Boucher/ OCLC Distinguished ILL Librar- ian Award; the Reference Services Press Award for the most out- Visit H.W. Wilson Booth #1900 standing article in Reference and User Services Quarterly (RUSQ); BRASS Emerald Research Awards At the Wilson Theater: to provide grant monies for research in business reference; the —New content Louis Shores/ABC-CLIO Award • Art Suite • Sears 20th for excellence in reviewing; the • Careers—New Edition—New BRASS Gale Cengage Learning Student Travel Award; the Gale • Biography Products— • Children’s Core Cengage Award for Excellence in Collection 20th Business Librarianship; the Gale New Graphical Interface Cengage Award for Excellence in Edition—New Reference and Adult Services; the Isadore Gilbert Mudge Award for leadership and service in library reference; the John Sessions Me- morial Award recognizing library service to the labor community; the STARS/Atlas Systems Men- toring Award; the MARS My Fa- vorite Martian Award; the Zora Neale Hurston Award sponsored by HarperCollins; the Dartmouth Medal for an outstanding and significant reference work; and the Sophie Brody Medal for achievement in Jewish literature. Drawing for a Gift Basket! The reception immediately fol- lows the RUSA President’s Pro- gram: For the Love of Reference, which is scheduled for 1:30–3:30 p.m. on Monday in Room 202A H.W. Wilson of the Washington Convention www.hwwilson.com Less Searching, More Finding Center. Learn more about RUSA Toll Free: 800-367-6770 • Tel: 718-588-8400 Fax: 718-590-1617 or 800-590-1617 REGISTER FOR A FREE TRIAL at www.ala.org/rusa. E-mail: [email protected] www.hwwilson.com/trial Page 12 • Cognotes Sunday, June 27, 2010 • WASHINGTON, D.C. Multicultural Programming at Annual Conference Two multicultural programs are as well as promoting multicultural children, and linking them to books. speakers are unable to present their being presented by the Association for authors and artists. Resources, strate- It culminates in celebrations each program. They were Irania Patterson Library Service to Children (ALSC) gies and background will be provided year on April 30 and emphasizes and Meryl Leonard from Charlotte and REFORMA, the National As- so that any library system can begin the importance of advocating lit- Mecklenburg Library in Charlotte, sociation to Promote Library and to create their own Día program and eracy for children of all linguistic North Carolina. Presenting their Information Services to Latinos and reach out to the diverse community. and cultural backgrounds. Its goals material will be Dr. Jamie Campbell the Spanish-Speaking during Annual Ideas for promoting the program, a are to honor chilren, languages and Naidoo, Assistant & Pauline Foster- Conference 2010. plan of action, and collaborating with cultures; to encourage reading and EBSCO Endowed Professor, Univer- First, join in on the Pura Belpré local agencies to successfully promote literacy; and to promote library col- sity of Alabama–SLIS, Tuscaloosa, AL; Celebración. The Celebración is a free, the program will be included in the lections and programs that reflect and Oralia Garza de Cortés, Latino joyful event featuring the 2010 Pura presentation. our plurality. Children’s Literature Consultant, Belpre Medal winners and honorees; Dia is a celebration every day of PLEASE NOTE: The original Austin, TX. and musical performances by the Los Quetzales Mexican Dance Ensemble. The Celebración takes place today, ALA and Scholastic Library Publishing from 1:30–3:30 p.m. at the Mayflower Renaissance Hotel, in the East/State Announce 2011 National Library Week Grant Ballrooms. Meet the award winning Create your own story American Library Association (ALA). Information Office. Telephone: 800- authors and illustrators: Julia Alva- ® This year’s application deadline is Oc- 545-2433, ext. 2148. E-mail: mmcfar- rez, Carmen Bernier-Grand, Georgina @ your library named official theme tober 1, 2010. National Library Week [email protected]. Lázaro, Rafael López, Yuyi Morales, is April 10–16, 2011. The winner will be notified and John Parra and David Diaz. To con- Libraries across the United States All proposals must use the Create announced following the 2011 ALA clude the program, there will be a are invited to apply for the $3,000 your own story @ your library theme, Midwinter Meeting in San Diego. book signing by the winning authors Scholastic Library Publishing Na- which incorporates The Campaign for Last year’s winning application from and illustrators. tional Library Week Grant, which will America’s Libraries’ @ your library Poudre River (Colo.) Public Library Next, ALSC and REFORMA are be awarded to a single U.S. library for brand, on any and all promotional District is on the grant Web site. pleased to present an education pro- the best public awareness campaign and publicity material supporting Members of the 2010 National Li- gram that will explore a world of re- incorporating the 2011 National Li- National Library Week activities. brary Week Subcommittee are: Lisa sources to engage many ethnic groups brary Week theme, Create your own Guidelines for using the brand are R. Rice (chair), Bowling Green (Ky.) in one celebration of family literacy. story @ your library. available on the campaign Web site Public Library; Elliot L. Appelbaum, “Dia is Diversity in Action” will be take The grant is sponsored by Scho- at under the “download logos” section. Lexington (Ky.) Public Library; Gor- place on Monday, June 28, from 1:30– lastic Library Publishing, a division A grant application form and guide- don Baker, Clayton State University, 3:30 p.m. in the WCC, Room 103B. The of Scholastic, the global children’s lines are available on the Scholastic Morrow, Ga.; Renee DiPilato, Alex- presenters will focus on Día as a tool publishing, education and media Library Publishing National Library andria (Va.) Public Library – Duncan in dually reaching the Spanish and company, and is administered by the Week Grant Web site. Information Library; Susan Kowalski, Pine Grove international community for literacy Public Awareness Committee of the also is available from the ALA Public Junior High School, East Syracuse, N.Y.; Bev Obert, Rolling Prairie Li- brary System, Decatur, Ill.; Tony Tal- lent, Boulder (Colo.) Public Library; and Lisa Powell-Williams, Moline (Ill.) Public Library. 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Illustrator Andy Runton, Top Shelf Productions, Portland, Ore., draws Einstein during a illustration competition in the Graphic Novel Pavilion. ALA President Camila A. Alire and Exhibits secretary John Isom cut the ribbon to open The Stacks on Friday evening as the ALA Executive Board watches.

The Stacks draw a crowd during the Opening Reception as ALA attendees take in hundreds of exhibits.

An ALA attendee walks under a mixed media piece made from guitars by Chicago-born artist Donald Lipski hanging from the ceiling of the Walter E. Washington Convention Center.

Nancy Pearl, left, interviews Mary McDonagh Murphy, right, on the 50th anniversary of To Kill a Mockingbird.

(left photo) Fran Manushkin autographs copies of her book Katie Woo Moving Day for three first-time attendees from China—Zhuo Li, Tianjin Library, left; Qiong Zhong, Guilin Library; and Yue Wu, Library Society of China, at the Capstone booth. Where public K-12 school &academic libraries are going

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Ingramcontent.com Cognotes Page 16 Looking for something Making the Most of Your First Annual Conference new in the exhibits? By Amy Pace, involved in bettering our profession. High Point University (NC) The ALA website and the Division The room was packed with those new and Round Table websites provide to ALA Annual Conference eager for a lot of information about different tips on how to get the most out of this events going on. Another great way to Come see what two of multi-faceted experience on Friday eve- stay connected is to follow the “buzz” ning at the New Members Round Table on twitter by searching for hashtag: (NMRT) program “Conference 101.” #ala10. She also recommended check- the guys who started Courtney Young, President of NMRT ing out the May issue of American and a reference librarian at Penn Libraries and picking up a copy of State, spoke about the makeup of the Cognotes each morning of the confer- NMRT which is open to librarians ence through which, you can learn lots who have been in ALA for less than of information about sessions you may Serials Solutions 10 years. The NMRT is made up of not have been able to attend as well as all kinds of librarians, and has many last minute schedule changes. benefits: it can help jump-start your Switzer went on to say that perhaps career; it gives you leadership experi- the most difficult piece of planning have up their sleeves. ence and committee experience; and the conference experience is narrow- provides access to networking events. ing down your options. She suggested Teri Switzer, dean of the Kraemer maintaining a calendar and updating Family Library at the University of it constantly, with multiple options for Colorado at Colorado Springs, and time slots. Switzer recommended uti- long-time attendee of this conference, lizing the large program book received spoke about navigating the myriad of at registration as it is a great source of meetings sessions and other events. information as you begin to prioritize Table 4247. Switzer congratulated attendees on between all the many offerings avail- taking this “first best step” in further- able to you. “Don’t hesitate to rip out ing your career and describing the the pages you find most useful, as the meeting as “so much to do and so little program book is really large.” This ad is not endorsed, paid for, sponsored, or approved by Serials Solutions, time.” Switzer also described ALA’s As for getting around, be sure to which you’ll find at Booth 3505, or ProQuest, which is at Booth 3405. Please annual conference as being about four take advantage of the shuttle buses, visit them; they’re good people. Also, this new product doesn’t compete with things: having fun; meeting people; which are free. “Your hotel should pro- either Serials Solutions or ProQuest. But come to Table 4247, just to be sure. learning new things; and participat- vide you with a schedule of the routes ing in program planning to become and times for everyday travel as well as times and pickups for some of the major events such as the ALA Proquest Scholarship Bash and the Newbery/ Five Reasons Why Every Library Caldecott Banquet. Joseph Frueh, vice-president of Should Have Promotional Tote Bags sales for Agati Furniture and Vice- Chair for the Exhibits Round Table 1) They Don’t Cost You Anything! spoke next about maneuvering the Tote bags pay for themselves when you sell them at cost or for a profit. JanWay offers 30 day payment terms to libraries and exhibit floor and provided a helpful Friends groups. 2) They Make Money for your Library or Friends Group article entitled: “Exhibit Strolling: a When you sell tote bags for a profit you can easily recoup your initial tote bag investment and make extra money to use to promote ‘Must Do,’” which was published in your library. JanWay offers 30 day payment terms to libraries and Friends groups. By the time you receive your invoice, the June/July 2009 issue of American you will likely have collected enough money to cover the payment. Libraries. Exhibitors underwrite fees 3) They Promote Your Library in Your Community for conference so that our price of at- Tote bags are walking billboards that promote your library wherever they go. Visit us at tendance is lower. Benefits of attending 4) They Protect Library Materials the exhibits include giving feedback to Tote bags protect materials from weather and damage caused by dropping. 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