Highlights Ethiopia Reads Founder to Keynote Saturday President’S Program Sunrise Speaker Series Ohannes Gebregeorgis, 8:00 – 9:00 A.M

ALACognotes ALA BOSTON — 2010 MIDWINTER MEETING Saturday, January 16, 2010

Highlights Ethiopia Reads Founder to Keynote Saturday President’s Program Sunrise Speaker Series ohannes Gebregeorgis, 8:00 – 9:00 a.m. Y founder and execu- Boston Convention and tive director of Ethiopia Exhibition Center, Reads, will serve as key- Grand Ballroom note speaker for the ALA President’s Program 3:30 Exhibits Open p.m., Sunday at the Boston 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Convention and Exhibition Center. Arthur Curley Memorial Ethiopia Reads focuses Lecture on Gebregeorigis’ organiza- 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. tion’s literacy work. The ALA President Camila A. Alire and Gene Shimshock, chair, Boston Convention and organization encourages Exhibits Round Table, cut the ribbon to open the exhibits as a love of reading by es- Exhibition Center, ALA President-elect Roberta A Stevens and the ALA Executive tablishing children’s and Yohannes Gebregeorgis Grand Ballroom Board look on. youth libraries in Ethiopia, free distribution of books to speak to the nation’s Spotlight on Adult Literature to children and multilin- library leaders on the val- 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. Toby Lester Analyzes the gual publishing. Gebre- ue of libraries,” said ALA Boston Convention and georgis was selected as one President Camila Alire. Exhibition Center Exhibit Birth Certificate of America of CNN’s Top 10 Heroes in “In a world where knowledge is power, libraries Floor By Frederick J. Augustyn, Jr. ing copy of the Waldseemuller 2008 for his work in estab- make communities more The Library of Congress map, which originally may lishing children’s libraries powerful. By motivating Sunday have been printed in as many in Ethiopia. “The ALA is thrilled children to read, librarians Sunrise Speaker Series art of a series of author as a thousand copies (although that Mr. Gebregeorgis has 8:00 – 9:00 a.m. lectures at the Boston Lester underlined that that Public Library Thurs- figure may only have meant a accepted our invitation » see page 24 Boston Convention and P day evening, focused on how large number), was rediscov- Exhibition Center, Grand the map drawn by Martin ered in the early twentieth Ballroom Waldseemuller, based on the century in a German castle. It discoveries of Amerigo Ves- was purchased in 2003 by the Exhibits Open pucci, changed the world’s Library of Congress, where it 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. view of itself. Toby Lester, is on display, for $10 million. contributing editor to The At- Its replacement by subsequent lantic Monthly and author of maps during the so-called Age ALA President’s Program The Fourth Part of the World of Discovery did not diminish 3:30 – 5:30 p.m. (Free Press, 2007), stated its importance for many firsts. Boston Convention and that he is a “real believer in The Waldseemuller map, Exhibition Center, Grand public libraries as institu- based on the voyages of Ves- Ballroom tions” and frequently used the pucci who sailed far to the Boston Public Library for his south of Columbus’s travels, magazine research when The as well as on Ptolemy’s designs Registration and Atlantic was located in Boston. and the charts of sailors, has Check-in He pointed out how maps help many significant features. It (Photo by Tipper Gore) people to imagine their place entirely separated the “new Al Gore, 45th Vice President of the United States and author Today in the world as well as guide world” (now the “fourth part of Earth in the Balance: Ecology and the Human Spirit, An 7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. them to where they actually Inconvenient Truth and The Assault on Reason, will deliver the want to go. The only remain- » see page 24 Arthur Curley Memorial Lecture today at 1:30 p.m.

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Advice Offered on Surviving in a Tough Economy Cancellations, By Stacy L. Voeller the library “is the people’s park and think about your network in a differ- Location Changes, Minnesota State University, people need to be planted with infor- ent way in times of non-crisis so you Moorhead mation and opportunity.” can carefully consider all the options.” Time Changes “You need to assess your environ- She suggested that libraries develop a Today On Friday afternoon, ALA’s Of- ment and really figure out what is spreadsheet of all possible allies and LITA Marc Format Interest fice for Library Advocacy and the going on if you are faced with a bud- turn to social networking possibilities Group—SAT, JAN. 16 1:30 3:30 Massachusetts Library Association get cut,” according to Brey-Casiano. to get information out and to fully BECE Room 158 CANCELLED. co-sponsored an Advocacy Institute “You always need to ask if the cut is utilize all of their connections. Perseus Book Group Booth Workshop entitled, “Surviving in proportional to other cuts city-wide. If The Office for Library Advocacy 1345—SAT, JAN. 16, TIME a Tough Economy.” Carol A. Brey- the library is taking a disproportion- has a free “Advocating in a Tough CHANGE Frank Schaeffer will Casiano, Chair of ALA’s Committee Economy” toolkit posted on their web- sign copes of Patience with God on Library Advocacy and past ALA site at http://www.ala.org/toughecono- from 3 to 4 p.m. President delivered the welcoming mytoolkit. It contains resources and WA S H I N T O N O F F I tag">C E address. “You need to assess your tools, including news clips, op-eds and Breakout Session II—SAT, JAN. Brey-Casiano helped develop the environment and really statistics to help library supporters 16 10:30 a.m. to Noon BLEC Rm Institute five years ago with her figure out what is going make the case for libraries in tough 157C CANCELLED. presidential advisory committee with economic times. “This is not about the goal of bringing people together on if you are faced with you and your staff, but the impact on Sunday to talk about advocacy. This institute a budget cut.” patrons and others to understand the FTRF/GLBTRT Author is the 37th to be offered since then. — Carol Brey-Casiano value of libraries,” said Merola. Event & Social—SUN., JAN. “The main goal of the institute is Brey-Casiano added that you need 17 MOVED to Countway Library for those attending to go home with to be clear about what budget cuts of Medicine at Harvard Medical solid ideas about what they want to will do to the library’s ability to offer School. accomplish in their own libraries,” services. Brey-Casiano includes infor- LLAMA-SASS/RUSA- said Brey-Casiano. ate hit, you need to act fast and make mation on library goals, satisfaction STARS—SUN., JAN. 17 10:30 She related a story about her own the case why that should not happen.” surveys, budget comparisons to past a.m. to Noon, WEST Paine CAN- library, El Paso Public Library, and She has seen over and over how lo- years, and demonstrates the impact CELLED. the Mayor of El Paso, Texas who cal politicians often think librarians the budget changes will have when RUSA-RSS Marketing and purports that “great cities have three won’t speak up and talk back and she presents to her city council Public Relations Commit- things: a great downtown, a great said, “It is not the job of the library to For those who have an interest in tee II—SUN., JAN. 17 10:30 to Metro system, and great parks.” She balance the overall budget of the city.” this topic, consider attending today’s Noon, INTER Rose Kennedy II wants this phrase to change to: “great Marci Merola, Director of the Office presentation by ALA President Cami- CANCELLED. cities have great libraries.” Ellen for Library Advocacy said, “One of the la Alire from 1:30 – 3:30 p.m. entitled Rainville, Directory of J. V. Fletcher most important things to do is to get “Advocacy on the Front Lines: How Booth Change Library in Westford, Mass. suggested your network together, and Facebook to Make a Difference from Where TDNet Inc. moved to Booth that Brey-Casiano tell the mayor that is a great tool for doing that. Try to You Sit.” 1344.

Cognotes

Editor Frederick J. Augustyn, Jr. The Library of Congress

Reporters Brad Martin ABC News

Stacy Voeller Minnesota State University, Moorhead

Adrienne Chamberlin Simmons College

Kristi Welch Forsyth County Library

Publisher Deidre Irwin Ross, ALA

Assistant Publisher Karee Williams, ALA

Managing Editor Deb Nerud Vernon

Photography Curtis Compton

Production Tim Mercer Jenn Hess CustomNEWS, Inc. Page 4 • Cognotes BOSTON • Saturday, January 16, 2010 The American Library Association and the BoopsieTM Returns Massachusetts 4/C Convention Center Authority (MCCA) to Midwinter have established a Boopsie TM donation desk in the has partnered Registration Area with ALA to for contributions b r i n g y o u to the MCCA/ALA ALA Mobile... Haiti Relief Fund. the fastest, Donations are easiest way being accepted in to access im- cash, or by check or portant and credit card. MCCA useful infor- will match any mation about contributions made the Midwin- to this fund. ter Meeting i n B o s t o n , directly from y o u r c e l l phone. A L A M o - Authors Chuck bile requires Hogan, left to right, access to the Julie Powell, Tracy data network Chevalier, and Eric on your phone Van Lustbader pose (make sure you monitor your data use if you do not for a photograph have an unlimited data plan). To get ALA Mobile back stage at the on your cell phone, go to http://ala.boopsie.com ALA/ERT Author from your mobile phone’s browser; or, simply text Forum. the word “MW2010” to 41411. You will receive a text message back with a link to download and install the small application to your phone. iPhone users can go to the app store, search for boopsie, and find the app there for free!

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Campaign stickers are being distributed by supporters of the ALA Presidential candidates. Members are encouraged to attend the ALA Presidential and Treasurer Candidates Forum on Saturday from 11 a.m. to noon. Speaker Karen Coombs, University of Houston, leads the LITA Midwinter workshop, “Creating Library Web Services: Mashups and APIs.”

Meeting attendees inside the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center are silhouetted against the snow-covered ground outside as they arrive on Friday.

Francine Graf, editorial director, Choice Magazine, Middleton, Conn., has coffee as she catches up her email at the Internet Café sponsored by Elsevier. Exhibitor Pat Adams, SWETS, Runnemede, NJ, finds a quiet place to read next to the stainless steel sculpture “Bending Thoughts II” by Whitmore Boogaerts.

Librarian Dana Campbell, Corvallis-Benton Co. Public Library, Corvallis, Ore., is all smiles as she receives her ALA bag from Bob Conlin at the registration desk Friday. Saturday, January 16, 2010 • BOSTON Cognotes • Page 9 AASL Members Encouraged to Apply for Awards before February Deadline In 2010, the American Association Highsmith Inc., recognizes and en- and honors a school library media • The Intellectual Freedom Award, of School Librarians’ (AASL) presti- courages collaboration and partner- specialist who demonstrates vision $2,000 to the winner and $1,000 to the gious awards program offers more ships between school library media and leadership through the use of in- school library media center of the win- than $50,000 in awards to AASL specialists and teachers in meeting formation technology to build lifelong ner’s choice, sponsored by ProQuest, members. goals outlined in “Information Power: learners. There are two categories: is given for upholding the principles AASL’s awards recognize excel- Building Partnerships for Learning” Elementary and Secondary. of intellectual freedom as set forth by lence and showcase best practices in through joint planning of a program, • The Innovative Reading Grant, AASL and the ALA. the school library media field in cat- unit or event in support of the curricu- $2,500, sponsored by Capstone Pub- • The AASL Research Grant, egories that include research, collabo- lum and using media center resources. lishers (Capstone Press, Compass $2,500, sponsored by Heinemann- ration, leadership and innovation. • The Distinguished School Ad- Books, Children’s Library Resources, Raintree, is given to up to two school The 2010 applications can be viewed ministrator Award, $2,000, sponsored Picture Window Books, Stone Arch library media specialists, library edu- and downloaded at http://www.ala. by ProQuest, is given to a school Books and Red Brick Learning), is cators, library information science, or org/aasl/awards. The deadline to ap- administrator who has made worthy designed to fund literacy projects for education professors to conduct inno- ply is February 1, 2010. Winners will contributions to the operations of grades K-9 that promote the impor- vative research aimed at measuring be honored at the ALA 2010 Annual an exemplary school library media tance of reading and facilitate literacy and evaluating the impact of school Conference in Washington, D.C. center and to advancing the role of development by supporting current library media programs on learning “Awards recognize a job well done, the school library media center in the reading research, practice and policy. and education. and AASL has various categories of educational program. awards that validate the impressive • The Distinguished Service work members do every day in their Award, $3,000, sponsored by Baker ALA Placement Center to Provide library. AASL awards are available to & Taylor, recognizes an individual acknowledge excellence in multiple member of the library profession Career Counseling during Midwinter areas of school librarianship, so as who has, over a significant period of The Placement Center will pro- individuals and organizations to you focus on goals for the new school time, made an outstanding national vide free career counseling sessions create and implement professional year, plan to apply for one of these contribution to school librarianship today and Sunday, January 16-17, development initiatives. She fo- noteworthy awards,” AASL President and school library development. 2010 in the Placement Center dur- cuses on helping professionals lever- Cassandra Barnett said. • The Frances Henne Award, ing the ALA Midwinter Meeting in age their talents in ways that truly The 2010 AASL awards for which $1,250, sponsored by Greenwood Boston. make a difference. Dr. Williams applications are still being accepted Publishing Group, enables a school As part of its efforts to help job teaches in the master’s program in include: library media specialist with five or seekers re-tool their skills and Counselor Education at San Jose • The ABC-CLIO Leadership fewer years in the field to attend an prepare for job searches, the ALA State University and is Associate Grant, up to $1,750, sponsored by American Library Association (ALA) Placement Center will host Dr. Editor of National Career Develop- ABC-CLIO, is given to school library Annual Conference or AASL National Caitlin Williams, Ph.D. in the Place- ment Association’s Career Conver- media associations that are AASL af- Conference for the first time. ment Center. Dr. Williams, a career gence Organizations Department. filiates for planning and implement- • The Information Technology development consultant and coach To sign-up for a session, confer- ing leadership programs at the state, Pathfinder Award, $1,000 to the in San Jose, California will provide ence attendees should go to the regional or local levels. school library media specialist and twenty-minute sessions to confer- scheduling booth in the Placement • The Collaborative School Library $500 to the library, sponsored by Fol- ence attendees. Caitlin works with Center. Media Award, $2,500, sponsored by lett Software Company, recognizes Page 10 • Cognotes BOSTON • Saturday, January 16, 2010 Carnegie Corporation of New York/New York Times I Love My Librarian Award Winners Announced Librarians in our nation’s 123,000 libraries make a difference in the Winners lives of millions of Americans every day. In December, 10 librarians were Sol A. Gómez U.S. Naval War College Dana Thomas recognized for their service to their Branch Manager, Librarian II Newport, R.I. Media Specialist Pima County Public Library, Sam Cypress Lake Middle School communities, schools and campuses Karen E. Martines Lena-South Tucson Branch Fort Myers, Fla. as winners of the Carnegie Corpora- Public Administration Library Tucson, Ariz. tion of New York/New York Times I Department Head Carolyn Wheeler Love My Librarian Award. Laura Grunwerg Cleveland Public Library Media Specialist More than 3,200 library users na- Director of Youth and Young Adult Cleveland, Ohio Conant Elementary School tionwide nominated a librarian. Services Bloomfield Hills, Mich. Dwight McInvaill “In a world that is increasingly River Edge Public Library Director Rochester Hills Public Library oversaturated with a torrent of dis- River Edge, N.J. connected information, more and Georgetown County Library Youth Services Librarian more we look to librarians as our Lucy Hansen Georgetown, S.C. Rochester, Mich. Lead Librarian guides to the truth,” said Vartan Séamus Ó’Scanláin (Scanlon) Oceana Wilson South Texas Independent School Gregorian, president of Carnegie Librarian and Assistant Professor Director of Library and District, Biblioteca Las Américas Corporation of New York. “They Center for Worker Education Information Services Mercedes, Texas are the guardians of history and the Library (The City College Crossett Library, Bennington true keepers of the flame of knowl- Alice K. Juda of New York) College edge. Our lives are enriched by their Reference Librarian New York, N.Y. Bennington, Vt. contributions and our great, diverse democracy is strengthened by their dedication and their expertise. We thank them and we celebrate them Nominations were open to librar- Libraries, its public awareness cam- ies throughout America, which led today, and always.” ians working in public, school, college, paign that promotes the value of the Corporation’s initial grantmak- “The ‘I Love My Librarian’ program community college and university libraries and librarians. ing to focus on libraries and the op- demonstrates how vital libraries and libraries. In order to be eligible, the The award, which began as The portunities for public education they librarians are to our communities and nominee had to have received a mas- New York Times Librarian Awards in offer. Early library funding went to the people they serve,” said Janet L. ter’s degree from a program accredited 2001, is now a collaborative program the building structures themselves, Robinson, president and chief execu- by the ALA in library and information of Carnegie Corporation of New York, but by the 1920s, grants in this area tive officer of The New York Times studies or a master’s degree with a The New York Times and the Ameri- began to emphasize the evaluation Company. “We are delighted to have specialty in school library media from can Library Association. More infor- and strengthening of both public and this opportunity to celebrate librar- an educational institution accredited mation about the award recipients is university librarians’ training. ians from across the country. We by the National Council for the Ac- available at www.ilovelibraries.org/ The New York Times Company, a are also proud to once again join the creditation of Teacher Education. ilovemylibrarian. leading media company with 2008 Carnegie Corporation of New York The selection committee was com- Carnegie Corporation of New York revenues of $2.9 billion, includes and the American Library Association prised of Dr. Rookaya Bawa, program is a philanthropic foundation cre- The New York Times, the Interna- in saluting this exceptional group officer at Carnegie Corporation of ated by Andrew Carnegie in 1911 to tional Herald Tribune, The Boston of 10 librarians who contribute so New York; Sari Feldman, executive do “real and permanent good in this Globe, 15 other daily newspapers greatly to our society.” director, Cuyahoga County Public Li- world.” Carnegie Corporation has and more than 50 Web sites, includ- “The 3,200 nominations received brary, Parma, Ohio; Sandra M. Mar- been associated with almost every ing NYTimes.com, Boston.com and were rich with anecdotes of personal cus, assistant professor/coordinator important development in library About.com. The Company’s core transformation. We congratulate this library public relations, Queensbor- service in the United States. Andrew purpose is to enhance society by year’s 10 winners while recognizing ough Community College, Bayside, Carnegie himself had used much of creating, collecting and distributing these stories as a testimony to the im- N.Y.; Diane McNulty, executive direc- his personal fortune, beginning in high-quality news, information and portance of all librarians nationwide tor of Community Affairs and Media 1886, to establish free public librar- entertainment. and the positive impact libraries and Relations at The New York Times; librarians have on their communities,” Jim Rettig, university librarian, Boat- said Camila A. Alire, president of the wright Memorial Library, University American Library Association (ALA). of Richmond, Va.; and Rocco A. Staino, Washington Office Encourages Students Each of the 10 award winners re- contributing editor, School Library ceived a $5,000 cash award and was Journal, retired, North Salem Cen- to Apply for Google Fellowship Program honored at a ceremony and reception tral School District, N.Y. The ALA Washington Office This year’s host organizations in New York, hosted by The New York The ALA administered the award will be participating in the Google include American Library As- Times on December 3, 2009. through the Campaign for America’s Policy Fellowship program for the sociation, Cato Institute, Center summer of 2010. Google Policy for Democracy and Technology, Fellows work for ten weeks during Competitive Enterprise Institute, Drawn to Delight: How Picture the summer at ALA Washington or Electronic Frontier Foundation, at other public interest organiza- Internet Education Foundation, Books Work (and Play) Today tions involved in debates on broad- Media Access Project, New Amer- Whether it’s the pictures that Attendees will observe studio dem- band and access policy, copyright ica Foundation, Public Knowledge, draw you in or the colors that catch onstrations from a variety of award- reform, online privacy, and open Canadian Internet Policy and your eye, there’s a reason that we’re winning illustrators such as William government. Public Interest Clinic, The Citizen attracted to picture books. Join the Low, Kadir Nelson, Yuyi Morales, In particular, ALA encourages Lab, Creative Commons, Future Association for Library Service to Jerry Pinkney, Laura Vaccaro Seeger, master’s and doctoral students of Music Coalition, Progress and Children (ALSC) during this inspira- Brian Selznick, and David Small. in library and information stud- Freedom Foundation, Technology tional preconference, looking beyond There will also be opportunities for ies with an interest in national Policy Institute. Host organiza- surface stories to uncover the deeper hands-on experiences for attendees. public policy to apply for this tions new in 2010 are The Joint meanings and aesthetic connections Registration information will be fellowship. Center for Political and Economic that exist in today’s picture books. on the ALSC Web site as it becomes The deadline to submit an ap- Studies and National Hispanic Attendees will explore diverse me- available at: www.ala.org/alscevents. plication was recently extended Media Coalition. dia, styles and approaches to design; Questions? Please contact ALSC to January 25. Applications are More information on the pro- the format’s relationship to graphic Deputy Executive Director Kirby available at http://services.google. gram can be found at http://www. novels and illustrated books; and Simmering at [email protected] com/inquiry/policyfellowship. google.com/policyfellowship/. international and digital horizons. or (312) 280-2164. e-books • e-audio • music • video

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Topics include an upcom- funders and other key stakeholders. All Midwinter Meeting partici- and local library budgets, marketing ing NISO standard that addresses de- pants are invited to engage with and public relations activities, changes livery best practices, planning for the LSTA Coordinators’ ASCLA’s discussion groups scheduled in their state library or local libraries national delivery conference, Moving Discussion Group throughout the meeting. These ses- and new initiatives, to name a few. All Mountains 2010, a multistate deliv- Sunday, January 17, 10:30 a.m. sions are an informal opportunity to librarians who function as consultants ery project in Colorado and Missouri; – 12:00 p.m., Lewis Room, Westin connect with peers tackling the same at their state library agency are wel- and an update on a Massachusetts Boston Waterfront, 425 Summer St. issues who are interested in learning come, and state librarians interested RFI for the automation of sorting li- LSTA coordinators convene for about available solutions. in participating are also welcome. brary materials. Attendees will have an opportunity to share updates the opportunity to learn about each on current activity in their states, Collaborative Digitization Interlibrary Cooperation others’ projects and make valuable and share problems in need of a Discussion Group Discussion Group professional contacts. collaborative solution. The session Today, 4:00 – 5:30 p.m., Burroughs Sunday, January 17, 10:30 a.m. typically includes a presentation from Room, Westin Boston Waterfront, 425 – 12:00 p.m., Pacific F, Renaissance Consortia Management the Institute of Museum and Library Summer St. Boston Waterfront, 606 Congress St. Discussion Group Services (IMLS). Come prepared to The resource for collaborative Provides a forum for discussion of Sunday, January 17, 4:00 – 5:30 collaborate! digitization discussions within ALA. interests in interlibrary cooperation and p.m., Room 213, Boston Convention In 2010, the group will take up “Li- the statewide development of library Center, 415 Summer St. Youth Services Consultants’ brarianship and Traditional Cultural service, emphasizing the interdepen- This group is home to consortia Discussion Group Expressions,” a set of principles devel- dence of all types of libraries. In 2010, and systems, a discussion of their Sunday, January 17, 4:00 – 5:30 oped by a workgroup led by the ALA this group will tackle how you are prov- challenges and sharing of service p.m., Paine Room, Westin Boston Office for Information Technology ing your worth—and the necessity of experiences including automated Waterfront, 425 Summer St. Policy. Following presentations on ILL—in today’s economy. Participants virtual union catalogs, aggregated This group typically consists of this main topic, all representatives of are encouraged to bring information purchases of databases, virtual refer- a round robin of state level youth collaborative digital projects will also about their own experiences with this ence services, region-wide platforms services representatives on news and have an opportunity to provide brief challenge, and expect a lively discussion for digital assets, resource sharing, activities in the state: what’s happen- status updates. with collaborative problem-solving. training and central processing. ing, good speakers you’ve heard grant Participants engage in conversations programs you’re running, etc. All are State Library Consultants’ Physical Delivery about important topics such as service welcome to come and bring informa- Discussion Group Discussion Group delivery, value of services, system vi- tion about current happenings in your Today, 4:00 – 5:30 p.m., Indepen- Sunday, January 17, 8:00 – 10:00 ability and the future of systems and state, as well as any questions you may wish to share with the group. 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