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Issue II San Diego Saturday—January 10, 2004 Rodriguez to Discuss ‘Browning of America’ at Curley Lecture

Author and es- “browning” impacts the way we think sayist Richard about libraries. Rodriguez will de- At the core of his latest book, Brown: liver the fifth an- The Last Discovery of America, Rodriguez nual Arthur Curley gives an assessment of the meaning of Memorial Lecture, Hispanics to the life in America. Reflect- at 3:00 p.m. today. ing upon the new demographic profile The lecture en- of the United States, Rodriguez observes titled “The Color that Hispanics are becoming American- Brown, and the ized at the same rate that the United Meaning of the Li- States is becoming Latinized. Hispan- brary,” will be held at the San Diego Con- ics are coloring an American identity vention Center Room 16 A/B. that traditionally has chosen to describe Rodriguez will discuss the mixing of itself as black and white. Attendees enter the Exhibits Opening and ALA/ERT All-Conference races and cultures taking place through- Known for his critically acclaimed Reception. out the world, but particularly in books, the autobiographical Hunger of America. Rodriguez refers to this mix- Memory: The Education of Richard ing of cultures and races as “browning” Rodriguez and the Pulitzer Prize-nomi- with my Mexican Father, Rodriguez writes A native of San Francisco and son of of America, and will discuss how nated Days of Obligation: An Argument about the ever-present concepts of race Mexican immigrants, Rodriguez en- and diversity in American culture and tered school at the age of six, and pri- what this means in an ever-changing marily spoke Spanish. Despite lan- global culture. He believes that assimi- guage barriers, he went on to earn de- lation between races and cultures is not grees in English at Stanford University a concept-good or bad-but a fact of life. Continued on page 23

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ALA President Carla D. Hayden, sites for clients such as Consumer Re- Ph.D., and a panel of distinguished ports, Vibe and The New Yorker. speakers from the private and public “Equity of access is a core value of sectors will discuss the impact of the the library profession and the ALA, and far-reaching Supreme Court decision on we must be clear that installing filters the Children’s Internet Protection Act that block access to safe and legal in- (CIPA) on Sunday, January 11, at 3:00 formation deepens the digital divide be- p.m. in the San Diego Marriott, Marina tween those who have Internet access Luc Ballroom D-F. at home, work or school and those who Declerck, Omar Wasow, technology analyst for ‘have not,’” Hayden said. “Public li- University NBC and National Public Radio and braries are the main access point for mil- of executive director of BlackPlanet.com, lions of Americans who do not other- California— will provide the keynote address, then wise have access to the wide world of San Diego join the panel. Wasow has helped build information available online, and we Libraries, BlackPlanet.com into the largest online must ensure that libraries continue to reads a destination for African Americans, and serve all people equally.” program is an Internet Analyst for MSNBC and Toni Carbo, Ph.D., will moderate the guide by WNBC, NBC’s flagship New York tele- panel which will examine issues relat- window vision station. He founded New York ing to compliance, library/industry re- light in the Online, a company that designed Web lations, possible legal challenges, fu- convention ture legislative actions and public center. policy concerns. Carbo is the former dean and current professor at the Uni- #riends of Bill W. versity of Pittsburgh School of Informa- Meeting Space will be avail- tion Science. Other panelists include able for Friends of Bill W. to meet Dan Lulich, executive director of safety, on Saturday and Sunday, Janu- security and privacy in AOL’s Life ary 10 and 11, 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. in Management division; Alan B. the Manchester Grand Hyatt, Davidson, associate director of the Cen- Cunningham B. On Monday, ter for Democracy and Technology; and January 12, the group will meet Charlie Parker, executive director of the at the Hyatt in the Del Mar room, Tampa Bay (Fla.) Library Consortium same time. and chair of the ALA’s e-rate taskforce. The ALA gratefully acknowledges the sponsorship of Dynix for this event. Librarians now asked patrons for it… get it!

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The American Library Association Learning and the Future.” Karis (Urban School of San Francisco), edge for All” – by ALA Executive Direc- and American Association of School Li- The issue will reach almost 39,000 sub- Dr. Daniel Callison (Indiana University tor Keith Michael Fiels and Dr. Peggy brarians are pleased to announce the scribers, most of whom are district super- – Indianapolis), as well as Dr. Janet O’Brien, executive director for Cable in Winter 2004 issue of Threshold: Explor- intendents, district technology and media Murray (School of Literature, Commu- the Classroom. ing the Future of Education. ALA and coordinators, national education associa- nication, and Culture, Georgia Institute A number of ALA staff worked with AASL collaborated with Threshold pub- tion leaders, school board leaders and of Technology) and Jon Goodman and CIC to develop the scope and direction of lisher Cable in the Classroom (CIC) to national education policymakers. Doug Donzelli (MarketBridge Partners). the issue and to provide a broad range of produce the issue, entitled “Libraries, “This issue of Threshold allows the • Dr. Robert Martin, “A Nation of possible authors and subjects, including ALA to reach a critical audience for Learners: Creating and sustaining a Fiels, ALA Associate Executive Director school and public library messages,” learning society in the 21st century.” Mary Ghikas, AASL and Young Adult Changed/Cancelled said ALA President Carla Hayden. “As Other articles include “On Libraries, Library Services Association (YALSA) we have seen with The Campaign for Learning, and Loving Both,” by Paul Director Julie Walker, Public Library As- Meetings America’s Libraries, we must speak Dickson, author of “The Library in sociation (PLA) Director Greta Southard • ACRL Harvard Leadership loudly and clearly about the role of li- America,” and “Ethics in a Digital Age: and Office for Literacy and Outreach Ser- Advisory Board, Monday, braries and librarians in every venue Beyond honor codes and punishment,” vices Director Satia Orange. January 12, 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. possible to effect meaningful change.” by Dr. Hilarie B. Davis from the Technol- The issue is available online at: http:/ CANCELLED The issue includes strong voices for ogy for Learning Consortium. The issue /www.ciconline.org/AboutCIC/Publi- • ALA Web Advisory Committee, libraries, librarianship, the roles of li- opens with an “Exploration” – “Knowl- cations/threshold.htm. Monday, January 12, 8:30 a.m. – braries and librarians in civil society, 12:30 p.m. Moved to Convention and the critical role of school librarians Center Room 29C in education. Cognotes Staff • ALCTS International Relations ALA voices in the issue include the Rochelle Hartman, Editor Deidre Ross Com., today, 2:00 – 4:00 p.m., following: Bloomington Public Library, IL Publisher, moved to Convention Center • Dr. Keith Curry Lance (Colorado ALA Conference Services Alberta Comer, Assistant Editor Room 24B State Library), “Libraries and Student Achievement” Indiana State University Stephanie Hoerner, • UNO COSLA Library of Con- Associate Publisher, Marketing Specialist gress, today, 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. • Dr. Kathleen de la Pena McCook, Reporters ALA Conference Services CANCELLED “Serving the Demands of Democracy: Frederick J. Augustyn, Jr. • UNO ebrary Training, Sunday, the critical role of libraries in ensuring The Library of Congress Tim Mercer, Jenn Hess Production Managers, CustomNEWS January 11, 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. the full civic participation of a diverse population.” Brad Martin CANCELLED ABC News Curtis Compton • UNO ebrary Demo Session, • “The Future of Libraries,” featur- Photographer Sunday, January 11, 11:30 a.m. – ing Dr. Clifford Lynch (CNI), Alana Walter Bell 12:30 p.m. CANCELLED Springsteen (Teen Advisory Board, Lamar University, TX Deb Nerud Kalamazoo Public Library), Carolyn Managing Editor

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The registration area is a flurry of activity as attendees arrive.

Attendees pass under a Welcome sign with their tote bags after registering for the Midwinter Meeting.

Tom Budlong, Atlanta-ulton Public Library retiree, takes in the view of the San Diego Bay outside the convention center as a ship heads out to sea.

Tony Chirakos, Online Computer Library Center, jobs up the steps past the lame of riendship outside the convention center. The artwork by Leonardo Nierman was presented to the City of San Diego as a symbol of international goodwill and friendship from the people of Mexico. Mary Johns, assistant library manager Chandler Public Library, Chandler, Arizona, looks over the book selection at the ALA Store. Saturday, January 10, 2004 Cognotes Page 5 @ your library® Campaign for School Library Media Programs Launched in Kansas City

The school library component of the of opportunity,” said AASL President Selverstone, chair of the AASL @ your downloadable print-ready graphics, @ your library® campaign kicked off at Fran R. Roscello. “These three key mes- library Special Committee and Adjunct case studies, research, advocacy re- the American Association of School Li- sages will be used throughout this cam- Professor, Pratt Institute (Conn.). “This sources, and more on the campaign Web brarians (AASL) National Conference paign at the national and local level to campaign will assist all school library site. Materials also are available from in Kansas City, Mo., October 22-26, speak about how critical school library media specialists in promoting them- campaign founding partner 3M Library 2003, at the “Taste of Kansas City” gala media programs, specialists and cen- selves and their programs to the vari- Systems to help school library media event in Union Station. ters are to the bottom line in all schools: ous constituencies they serve.” specialists prepare multi-year market- Developed in collaboration with student achievement.” The campaign was showcased at the ing plans using the @ your library AASL, the campaign seeks to increase To help school library media special- AASL conference’s Exploratorium on brand. They can be found on the 3M public awareness of the significant ists promote the campaign locally, all Thursday, October 23, in the conven- Library Systems Web site at contributions made by school library conference attendees received a copy of tion center at one of many stations that www.3m.com/us/library. media specialists through school li- a new @ your library® Toolkit for School featured examples of best practices in Members of the AASL @ your library brary media programs to further the Library Media Programs. All AASL mem- school librarianship. See the AASL special committee include Harriet academic achievement and lifelong bers who were unable to attend the con- conference Web site at www.ala.org/ Selverstone, Chair; Sandra Kennedy learning of students; strengthen a be- ference are scheduled to receive one aasl for more information about the con- Bright, Director of School Libraries, lief in the value of school library media copy of the toolkit in the mail shortly ference. The campaign also will be fea- New York City Board of Education; programs and school library media after the conference. Developed with tured at the ALA Midwinter Meeting, Connie Champlin, Consultant, Media specialists; and position school the help of a committee of school library where AASL will sponsor a training Tech Consulting (Ind.); Keith Lance, librarianship as a desirable career op- media specialists, the toolkit includes session for its affiliates, and at a Director, Library Research Service portunity. messages, ideas and strategies for pro- preconference at the ALA Annual Con- (Colo.); Jeanne Martinez , Component The campaign will target teachers moting the value of school library me- ference in Orlando (June 24-30, 2004). Director, Education Service Center and administrators, students and par- dia programs and library media spe- As part of the campaign, school li- (Texas); Judi Lynn Moreillon, Library ents, and boards of education. Second- cialists in the 21st century. The toolkit brary media specialists also can sign Media Specialist, Sabino High Schoool ary audiences include legislators and is also available online to download up on a new discussion list to share (Ariz.); Fran R. Roscello; and Linda the community at large. from the @ your library Web site at best public relations and marketing Williams, Director, Library Media Ser- “The @ your library school advocacy www.ala.org/@yourlibrary under the practices in school library media cen- vices, Anne Arundel County Public campaign reaffirms that school library “School Library Campaign” section. ters: AASLPR. To subscribe, send a Schools (Md.). Toolkit committee mem- media programs are critical to the learn- “For the past year, the AASL @ your message to [email protected] bers included Roscello and Selverstone, ing experience, that school library me- library Special Committee has been with your first and last name as the Veanna Baxter, retired Library Media dia specialists are crucial to the teach- working diligently to prepare a spec- subject. Leave the body of the message Specialist (Pa.); and Terry Young, Li- ing and learning process, and that tacular launch of this major public blank. brary Media Specialist, West Jefferson school library media centers are places awareness campaign,” said Harriet Other tools will include new High School, New Orleans.

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Visit the Kluwer booth #2006! Page 6 Cognotes Saturday, January 10, 2004 ACRL Welcomes You To Their Midwinter Events • Patriot Act: Response from ACRL: • President’s Discussion Forum: You Information Competence Initiative, CSU a.m. - 12:00 p.m. in Room C of the Con- The ACRL Government Relations will not want to miss the President’s Dis- Office of the Chancellor, California State vention Center, immediately follows the Committee and the ALA Washington cussion Forum on Monday, January 12, University, educational testing services ACRL President’s Discussion Forum. Office will cosponsor a session entitled from 9:30 - 11:00 a.m., “Partnerships and and academic libraries. The Forum will “Patriot Act: Response from ACRL” on Connections Come Alive.” The forum, be held in Room 2 of the Convention • Open Forum on the proposed Stan- Saturday from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. in the moderated by Theresa Byrd, Director of Center. dards for Libraries in Higher Education: Manchester Grand Hyatt, Libraries, Ohio Wesleyan University, The ACRL College and Research Librar- Cunningham Room. This session will will explore President Tyrone H. • Celebrate 15 years of Information ies Standards Task Force will sponsor an provide a practical approach on how Cannon’s presidential theme, “The Literacy: In January 1989, ALA released open forum as an opportunity for mem- to organize on campuses to pass reso- Learning Community as Knowledge “The Presidential Committee on Infor- bers to voice their opinions on the pros lutions or lead events that highlight the Builders.” The panel discussion will in- mation Literacy: Final Report,” which and cons of the proposed standards. The problems the Patriot Act causes in clude: Patricia Senn Breivik, Dean, Uni- is credited as marking the start of the new standards are intended to serve as a higher education. ACRL members will versity Library, San Jose State Univer- information literacy movement. Join us single overarching standard for all aca- receive tools and ideas for their role as sity, academic and public libraries; as we celebrate the 15th anniversary of demic and research libraries, replacing leaders on campus to educate the cam- David W. Lewis, Dean, University Li- this groundbreaking document. The the current individual standards for col- pus community on the impact that anti- brary, Indiana University Purdue Uni- Presidential Report on Information Lit- leges, community colleges and universi- terrorism initiatives are having on col- versity Indianapolis, faculty and librar- eracy 15th Anniversary Celebration will ties. This is an important event for all col- lege campuses. ians; and Ilene F. Rockman, Manager, be held Monday, January 12, from 11:00 lege, community college and university librarians to attend. The Forum will take place on Saturday, January 10 from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. in the Harbor Boardroom of the Hilton.

• Faxon/RoweCom/divine Bank- ruptcy Update Forum: The forum will take place on Saturday, January 10 from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. at the Manchester Grand Hyatt Windsor Room and will present an authoritative briefing on the status of the Faxon/RoweCom and di- vine Inc. bankruptcies, which shook the journal publishing and subscriptions through 2003. As the bankruptcy proceedings are in the late stages, the forum, targeted at libraries and publishers involved in the bank- ruptcy will inform those affected about what to expect (so far as known at the time). The Counsel to the Official Credi- tors Committee, Christopher J. Panos, Esq. of Craig & Macauley law firm, and a representative of the accounting firm advising the Committee, Peter Nawrocki of Deloitte & Touche, will brief attendees on the status of the bank- ruptcy and respond to questions. One or more members of the Official Com- mittee will also attend. Meet Nancy Pearl: Librarian Action-#igure Model

ALA Graphics invites you to meet Nancy Pearl at the ALA Store from 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. today, for a special signing. Pearl is Director of the Washington Cen- ter for the Book, author of Book Lust, and the life-model for the Librarian Action Figure. She is also the inaugural author in our new ALA Graphics’ Author Poster Series. Joining our famous celebrity READ posters, the Author Series features notable contemporary authors making reader’s advisory style recommenda- tions about books, movies, and activi- ties that your visitors, and their fans, will truly enjoy. Pearl will be happy to sign her poster and book, as well as the action-figure box. All are for sale at the ALA Store — stop by early, we expect to sell out. The ALA Store is located near the main entrance to the Exhibit Hall and is open today and Sunday from 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., and Monday from 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Saturday, January 10, 2004 Cognotes Page 7 PLA Initiates @your library™ Campaign for Public Librarians

At its 2004 National Conference in put together a Task Force of library lead- • Business and community leaders the success of the campaign and wants Seattle (Feb. 24-28), PLA will unveil an ers, chaired by Kathleen Reif, St. Mary’s do not visit local libraries; to hear from as many members as pos- exciting new advocacy campaign de- County Memorial Library, to spearhead • Seniors, and to a lesser extent New sible. A campaign survey will be avail- signed especially for public librarians the effort. Other Task Force members Americans, are the external audiences able in Seattle at the National Confer- and libraries. Advocacy is a fundamen- are: Luis Herrera, Pasadena (CA) Pub- most likely to feel that their public li- ence and from the PLA web page at tal goal of the PLA Strategic Plan and lic Library; Clara Bohrer, West brary is a community center or meeting www.pla.org and PLA invites its mem- the campaign will focus on the value of Bloomfield Hills (MI) Public Library; place; bers to provide their ideas and com- public libraries. During this time of in- Susan Hildreth, San Francisco Public • Library patrons and librarians ments. Additionally, focus groups of creased competition, cutbacks and the Library; Peter Persic, Los Angeles Pub- have slightly different views of the role public librarians will be will be con- evolving role of libraries, it is essential lic Library; Sallie Johnson, Memphis- of librarians; ducted in Seattle—if you are interested to raise awareness about libraries and Shelby (TN) County Public Library; Jan • Home computers and home access in participating, please contact Barb to fill the information gap about their Sanders, Spokane Public Library; to the Internet does not seem to be re- Macikas, [email protected]. A training value. Public libraries are as popular Kathy Coster, Baltimore County Public placing trips to library session for public librarians is planned as ever but are taken for granted. Library and Marilyn Barr, Philadelphia As the Task Force develops messages for ALA Annual Conference 2004 in PLA President Luis Herrera, direc- Free Library. and concepts, PLA will be seeking com- Orlando, with a national media kick- tor of the Pasadena Public Library The Task Force hired a research firm ments and feedback from its members off in conjunction with National Li- notes, “The campaign and the messages to conduct focus groups of both public at this Midwinter and at the PLA Na- brary Card Sign-Up Month in Septem- we develop for it are intended to sup- librarians and select groups of the pub- tional Conferences. PLA recognizes the ber 2004. For more information, visit the port PLA’s long-term goal of increased lic including: New Americans, Business critical importance of member input to PLA web page at www.pla.org. funding and support of public librar- and Community Leaders, Parents and ies. We know the tremendous value and Seniors. Research objectives include: Don’t Miss Your Chance to Shape the benefit public libraries offer. We need • to assess awareness and knowl- #uture of the ACRL Instruction Section! to make sure all our current and poten- edge of public libraries tial constituencies recognize and take • explore attitudes about and the The ACRL Instruction Section Dis- tion. Committee structure and reorga- advantage of that value. “ perceived value and usage of public li- cussion Forum is entitled “The 21st Cen- nization, membership, and trends in The PLA campaign will feature dy- braries and librarians among key inter- tury Instruction Section: Shaping the instruction librarianship are just a few namic messages that will get public atten- nal and external audiences; Future of IS.” The forum will be held on of the issues being considered by task tion, deliver information and represent the • find language that most effectively Sunday, January 11, 2004 from 4:30 to force members. needs and interests of the nation’s public communicates about public libraries 5:30 p.m. in the Hyatt Manchester A/B. The discussion forum will be devoted librarians. Campaign themes focus on the and librarians. Come share your thoughts on how to discussing the task force’s preliminary library as a critical contributor to a vibrant The Task Force will be analyzing the the ACRL Instruction Section might ideas and getting your input. The outline and educated community; as essential focus group report at this Midwinter better serve members’ needs in the fu- of the discussion forum topics is avail- and indispensable for a free people; and Meeting to develop the most effective ture. The IS of the Future Task Force is able at the IS Web site: http:// as a destination for a wide variety of valu- messages. A few key findings: assessing the current state of the In- www.ala.org/Content/ContentGroups/ able services. • Public libraries remain a valued struction Section with the charge of ACRL1/IS/ISCommittees/Web_pages/ To plan for the campaign, PLA has public institution; suggesting future directions for the sec- IS_Future/IS_of_Future_Proposal.htm.

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Visit OCLC Booth 1431 to find out how WorldCat and OCLC services, notably OCLC Digital Collection and Preservation Services such as CONTENTdm, netLibrary eBooks, QuestionPoint virtual reference and Dewey Services can help you continue that success. Saturday, January 10, 2004 Cognotes Page 11 Tri-Community Library Wins Great Book Giveaway VIII

The Tri-Community Library is the ful! I had no idea we would win. This census. Until three years ago, residents stated, “The YALSA grant would winner of the eighth annual Great is a Christmas present for a lot of had no free public library. significantly increase the quality of Book Giveaway and will receive lit- people.” The library was founded in 2000 Tri-Community Library’s collection. erally a “ton” of young adult and Tri-Community Library is a joint-use and chartered as a nonprofit corpora- We would give readers the books adult books, videos, CD’s and audio- public/school library that serves the tion in 2002. The school district funds they want and stimulate interest in cassettes. The Young Adult Library students and all the residents of Prai- most of the library operations with ad- those who are reluctant to read at Services Association (YALSA), a di- rie Lea Independent School District. ditional revenues from local all. We would expose young people vision of the American Library Asso- The library operates through a part- fundraising. The library operates a to ideas and experiences not avail- ciation, sponsors the contest consist- nership between Tri-Community Li- summer reading program for children able in their narrow surroundings.” ing of items publishers and produc- brary Board and Prairie Lea Indepen- and English Second Language The application form and infor- ers donated to YALSA in 2003 for re- dent School District. Prairie Lea ISD classes for adults. Most of the current mation for the Great Book Giveaway view by the division’s awards and covers forty square miles of a some- funding is allocated to provide VIII are available on the YALSA Web selection committees. The estimated what isolated area of western Caldwell children’s programs, leaving little site (http://www.ala.org/yalsa), value of the collection is approxi- County in Central Texas with a popu- funds left for young adults. The cur- and applications must be received mately $25,000. lation of 1500. Seventy-six percent of rent children’s reading program has in the YALSA office by December When told the news, Librarian the young adult population comes helped create enthusiastic readers 1, 2004. For more information con- Kathy Waller, who grew up and from low-income homes and a num- who have little to choose from once tact the YALSA office, by telephone: graduated from high school in the ber speak a language other then En- they reach junior high. 800-545-2433, ext. 4390; or e-mail: community said, “That is wonder- glish at home according to the 2000 In the winning application Waller [email protected].

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From skateboard book displays to to reach out into their communities. The tries; and an autographed poster of Tony Free tools include a downloadable pro- homemade PSAs, libraries across the Helen Matthes Library in Effingham, IL, Hawk and t-shirts for 25 or more entries. gram logo, posters, bookmarks, sample country are finding unique ways to pro- hosted a demonstration by a team of lo- Librarians who submit a report on how programming ideas and press materi- mote the teen reading program “Get on cally sponsored skateboarders and they promoted the program, along with als. The site also contains the program’s Board and Read @ your library” to in- inline skaters and sent the sample PSAs sample publicity materials, will be also official rules and entry forms for teens. spire local teens to win a chance to meet from the “Get on Board and Read” Web be entered into a drawing for a $100 gift The Get on Board and Read @ your pro skateboarder Tony Hawk. site to a local radio station. The Fern bookstore gift certificate. library program kicked off in July with Developed by ALA and Dean Foods, Ridge Library in Veneta, Ore. routed in- All of the information that libraries Tony Hawk at the San Diego Public Li- marketer and distributor of formation about the program to the lo- need to get on board is available on the brary. To date, nearly 2,500 librarians HERSHEY®’S Milk and MilkShakes, cal school superintendent and teachers. “Get on Board and Read” Web site at have registered on the program Web site. “Get on Board and Read @ your library” School library media centers are in www.hersheysmilk.com/getonboard. The program runs through April. invites teens to check out a book from on the action, too. At the New Prague their local library and create an entry Middle School in New Prague, Minn., about how the book is meaningful to the school library media specialist cre- Help Benefit “Every Child them. Teens between the ages of 12 and ated custom posters and distributed 18 can submit a written essay or a cre- them to classrooms around the school. Ready to Read” Project ative entry consisting of a poem, paint- The media center also plans to host an ing or video and can work individually afternoon “jam session” during which To celebrate it’s 30th anniversary in project. For every attendee who goes to or as a team. The winning teen or team students can work on their entries. At 2004, TLC (The Library Corporation), a a product demonstration in the booth will go on the grand prize trip to meet the Robert R. Lazar Middle School in PLA Gold Partner, has announced that TLC will donate $25.The TLC booth at Tony Hawk, as will the sponsoring li- Montville, N.J., a student production it will donate money to the joint Public the ALA Midwinter Meeting is #426. brarian. crew will write and tape spots about Library Association (PLA)/ Associa- The PLA/ALSC “Every Child The New Castle-Henry County Pub- “Get on Board and Read” for the tion for Library Service to Children Ready to Read” project provides re- lic Library in New Castle, Ind., pur- school’s morning T.V. news show. Stu- (ALSC) project “Every Child Ready to search-based resources for library sys- chased three skateboards to give away dents at Medical Lake (Wash.) High Read.” For each library representative tems of all sizes to use in disseminat- in a local version of the program and School also created a promotional video who visits the company’s booth or at- ing early literacy information to par- will offer skateboarding videos and food about the program. tends a product demonstration during ents, child care providers, early child- coupons as runner-up prizes. The young Even if a local teen doesn’t win the the 2004 ALA Midwinter Meeting, The hood educators, children’s advocates, adult librarian at the Lake Hills Branch grand prize, payoff can still come for 2004 PLA National Conference, and the and political decision makers. More of the King County (Wash.) Library Sys- these libraries. A new incentive program 2004 ALA Annual Conference, TLC will information about the project is avail- tem put up a display on the “Teen Zone” offers coupons for HERSHEY®’S Milk make a donation to the project. able at www.pla.org or email bulletin board that includes a tear-off and MilkShakes for librarians who sub- For every conference attendee [email protected] or [email protected]. sheet of web addresses for the “Get on mit at least 5-14 teen entries; badge that is scanned in the TLC booth PLA and ALSC are divisions of the Board and Read” Web site. HERSHEY’S Milk and MilkShake T- the company will donate $5 to the American Library Association. Libraries have also used the program shirts for those who submit 15 to 24 en-

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digital 10:00 am Preserving Digital Heritage: The National programs Digital Information Infrastructure and Preservation Program and services 10:30 am Discovering the Library’s Treasures for Kids & Adults: Two Great Web Sites www.loc.gov/ala/ 11:00 am Library of Congress Mission to Baghdad 11:30 am Working at the Library of Congress–More Than a Library 12:00 pm Cataloger’s Desktop on the Web: Beta Test Join Blackwell’s Book Services at our 12:30 pm Library of Congress Mission to Baghdad 125th anniversary celebration! 1:00 pm Library of Congress Subject Headings 1:30 pm Phones, Sound & Light: Bell & Berliner We have lots to celebrate and we’d love to have you Invent the Telephone join the fun at Booth #406. We’ll show you all the 2:00 pm Cataloger’s Desktop: Online Training latest ways Blackwell’s can make your job easier, from 2:30 pm Portals to the World: One Stop Shopping approval plans to digital reference. And we’ll throw in for International Web Resources a few surprises too. 3:00 pm Mission and Responsibilities of the Copyright Office After 125 years, our service is as extensive as it is well- 3:30 pm Library of Congress Mission to Baghdad established. Come by our booth and see for yourself— and help us celebrate!

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Bibliomation Boston Public Library Broward County Library Buffalo and Erie County Library Chattanooga-Hamilton County Bicentennial Library Chicago Public Library Chippewa River District Library Cleveland Public Library Corvallis-Benton County Public Library Denver Public Library Deschutes Public Library Evansville-Vanderburgh Public Library Florida State University Medical School In 1998, WebFeat set out to change the Free Library of Philadelphia way people did research. Glendale Public Library Harris County Public Library The idea was simple: let libraries search Highland Park Library any or all of their databases at the same Houston Public Library time. Howard Community College King County Library System Over 5 years, 1,000 customers, and Long Beach Public Library 10 million searches later, we’ve Los Angeles Public Library accomplished what we set out to do - Metropolitan Cooperative Library System (MCLS) thanks to our very special customers. Miami-Dade Public Library Monroe County (FL) From all of us at WebFeat, Nicholson Memorial Library System “Thank You” OPLIN Oregon State Library Pace University ® Pasadena-Glendale Public Library Pfizer Plymouth District Library Public Library of Charlotte & Mecklenburg County Rolling Prairie Library Consortium WebFeat San Francisco Public Library Patent pending Southeast Florida Library Information Network (SEFLIN) Tampa Bay Library Consortium See us at ALA - booth # 1401

Toledo Lucas County Library 3-1 Park Plaza University of Illinois, Chicago Old Brookville, NY 11545 888 757 9119 University of Pittsburgh www.webfeat.org · [email protected] Vancouver Public Library The WebFeat logo is a registered trademark of WebFeat, Inc., Wright Memorial Public Library “WebFeat” is a trademark of WebFeat, Inc. All other company and product names may be trademarks of the respective Yavapai Library Network companies with which they are associated. Page 16 Cognotes Saturday, January 10, 2004 New Public Service Announcement Series Helps Libraries Raise Awareness of #unding Cuts

A new series of radio, television ban/hip hop” and “contemporary” backs facing libraries nationwide and motes the value of libraries and librar- and print and public service an- music versions as well as 60-second garner support for library funding. ians; showcases successful library nouncements (PSAs) offers libraries versions that libraries can customize The 30-second PSA showcases why rallies and outreach efforts across the new ways to raise awareness of li- by adding their own contact informa- libraries are needed more than ever country; highlights coverage of the brary funding cuts. The theme of the tion. The CD is available for $50 at in difficult fiscal times and encour- funding crisis; and offers an action PSAs is “The future is @ your library, the ALA store, through the ALA Graph- ages viewers to support their school, list of how to support library funding so make sure your library has a fu- ics Catalog or through the ALA online academic or public library. Libraries efforts. It includes appearances by au- ture.” store at www.alastore.ala.org. can are invited to customize the PSA thor Ray Bradbury, activist Ralph New radio PSAs feature popular The PSAs may be previewed on the with local contact information at the Nader and Los Angeles Times film actor-comedian Bernie Mac and focus campaign Web site at www.ala.org/ end of the spot. critic Kenneth Turan, among others. on how listeners can support their @yourlibrary. Click on the Bernie Mac As part of this series, a five-minute The video and two versions of the local library. Libraries can purchase icon. video is also available for use at meet- PSA are available from ALA’s Public a CD of the PSAs for local airplay. The Libraries can also purchase a new ings to educate influentials about the Information Office on VHS for $40 and CD includes 30- and 60-second “ur- television PSA to help address the cut- library funding crisis. The video pro- on Beta SP for $50. The two versions of the PSA are available for broadcast by themselves on Beta SP (without Visit Thomson ISI at five-minute video) for $40. Visit the www.ala.org/@yourlibrary and click booth #1306 on the “Save America’s Libraries video” icon to download an order form and to preview at no cost. Mind matters. For use in local newspapers and library publications, downloadable The way we think — and why we think as we do — affect the print PSAs are available on the @ your way we conduct business, dispense justice, react to illness. library Web site at www.ala.org/ @yourlibrary. In addition to “The fu- So choose the resource that’s as multifaceted as the field it ture is @ your library…” message, the ® SM PSAs also promote recruitment, covers — PsycINFO via ISI Web of Knowledge . librarianship and pay equity. A num- ber of PSAs also specifically focus on school library media centers and spe- What’s on your mind? cialists. You’ll find it in PsycINFO via ISI Web of Knowledge. www.isinet.com/psycinfo ALA to Introduce Online Balloting

For the first time, ALA personal members with valid e-mail address as of March 4, 2004 will be able to cast their votes for ALA, division, and round table officers online. A representative from Survey and Bal- lot Systems, Inc. (SBS), the firm sup- plying the voting system, will be available to demonstrate the voting process during the ALA Midwinter Meeting in San Diego. The hours for the demonstration are Saturday and Sunday, January 10-11, 8:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.;and Monday, January 12, 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. The kiosk for the demos will be in the registration area, in the lobby of the convention center. There are two things you can do now to help this process: First, make sure your membership is current. Your membership must be fully paid and current as of January 31, 2004. Mem- bers who join or renew after this will not be eligible to vote in the 2004 elec- tions. Second, check your contact in- formation. To do this, visit http:// Expand your www.ala.org and login using the login multidisciplinary boxes. Once you’re logged in, visit “My ALA” and click on “My Prefer- coverage—enhance ences.” Here, you can correct your e- PsycINFO functionality mail address and confirm your postal — via ISI Web of Knowledge mailing address. For assistance, send an e-mail to [email protected]. If you wish to receive a paper bal- lot you may request one by calling ALA Member and Customer Service at 800-545-2433 and pressing five (5) © 2003 Thomson ISI or e-mailing [email protected]. Page 17 Cognotes ALA Receives Grant for #ourth American Library Association StoryLines America Season would like to thank its 2003–2004

The American Library Association tured book and its historical background (ALA) Public Programs Office has re- and literary significance, using it as a lens ceived a $249,972 grant from the Na- to examine the experience of living in the LIBRARY tional Endowment for the Humanities region. Interviews with guests follow, and (NEH) to present the fourth season of then the phone lines are opened so that the award winning radio-library part- listeners can call the special toll-free num- CHAMPIONS nership, StoryLines America. This ber and participate in the dialogue. The highly successful series explores re- discussions are lively and provocative. 3M LIBRARY SYSTEMS THE HOME DEPOT gional literature through radio talk Featured guest N. Scott Momaday, au- ADOBE SYSTEMS INCORPORATED INGRAM LIBRARY SERVICES INC. shows and library programs. Programs thor of The Way to Rainy Mountain, said will broadcast in Fall 2004 and will fea- of a past StoryLines series, “I thoroughly BAKER & TAYLOR JanWay COMPANY USA INC. ture the literature of New England from enjoyed being a guest on ‘Storylines BARNES & NOBLE.com LexisNexis classic and contemporary authors. Southwest.’ This radio series provides BOUND TO STAY BOUND BOOKS THE LIBRARY CORPORATION StoryLines America debuted in 1997 a very creative and thoughtful way to BRODART CO. LOGITECH with two series of programs on the litera- experience literature.” ture of the Southwest and Northwest. The Libraries participating in the CHECKPOINT SYSTEMS LORD & TAYLOR second season aired in 1999 and featured StoryLines series offer additional venues CHELSEA HOUSE PUBLISHERS MARSHALL CAVENDISH the literature of California and the South- for discussion and exploration of the CybraryN™ SOFTWARE OCLC ONLINE COMPUTER LIBRARY CENTER east. The third series, which aired in themes of each book through public pro- DEAN FOODS 2001, featured the literature of the Mid- grams and provide additional resources ProQuest COMPANY DEMCO, INC. west. All three seasons have been sup- for listeners, including discussion R.R. BOWKER ported by the NEH. Additional support guides. DUN & BRADSTREET SCHOLASTIC INC. for seasons two and three was provided StoryLines New England programs DYNIX SEVERN HOUSE PUBLISHERS LTD. by Barnes and Noble Booksellers. will begin airing in October 2004, and EBSCO INFORMATION SERVICES StoryLines is based on a series entitled will be broadcast for 13 weeks on public SIRSI CORPORATION ELSEVIER “Big Sky Radio,” which was the brain- radio stations in Connecticut, Maine, STANDARD & POOR’S GALE child of librarian Georgia Lomax, and Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode SWETS INFORMATION SERVICES aired in Montana from 1993 to 1995 – Island, Vermont, and on some stations GAYLORD BROS. VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS also with NEH support. Characterized outside the region that specialize in lit- GIS INFORMATION SYSTEMS WELLS FARGO HOME MORTGAGE, INC. as “a cross between ‘Larry King Live’ erary programming. H.W. WILSON COMPANY and a college English class, ‘StoryLines’ Libraries and radio stations that WORLD BOOK, INC. HIGHSMITH INC. dynamic format combines author inter- would like to participate in StoryLines views and scholarly commentary with New England, can contact the ALA Pub- Look for our 6-page spread in the listener call-ins. Each radio program lic Programs Office at 312-280-5045 or January issue of American Libraries begins with a consideration of the fea- [email protected]. Page 18 Cognotes ACRL Seeks Presenters for National Conference

The Association of College and Re- Task Force” report while developing pro- search Libraries (ACRL) National Con- gram proposals. The report discusses the ference Executive Committee invites you seven most challenging issues faced by to submit a proposal for the ACRL 12th academic librarians, and can be viewed The Bash is Back and It’s National Conference “Currents and Con- at www.acrl.org, click “Issues & Advo- vergence: Navigating the Rivers of cacy,” then “Recruiting to the Profes- Happening at Universal Studios! Change,” Minneapolis, April 7 – 10, sion,” and then “Top Issues Facing Aca- 2005. demic Libraries.” ALA/ProQuest Scholarship Bash As the premier educational event for Full text of the Call for Participation Saturday, June 26, 2004 8:00 p.m.- 11:00 p.m. academic and research librarians, the is available at the ACRL National Con- Universal Studios Florida ACRL National Conference brings to- ference Web site at www.ala.org/acrl/ gether more than 2,000 librarians and minneapolis. For further information re- This party is exclusive for ALA attendees. related professionals. The conference garding proposal applications or the will focus on the increased emphasis on ACRL 12th National Conference please Enjoy Universal’s popular movie themed rides and shows including: interdisciplinary research and technol- e-mail [email protected] or • The Blues Brothers Show ogy, which has librarians constantly [email protected]. • Shrek 4D • E.T.’s Adventure “Navigating the Rivers of Change” to • The NEW Revenge of the Mummy Ride provide information access that con- New National ....and more! nects people and resources in new ways. Deadlines for proposal submissions Library Week CD, And, meet celebrity look alikes, shop, play video games and have a great time with are as follows: friends and collegues. Online Resources • May 28, 2004 — Contributed papers, To buy your ticket, simply register for the ALA Annual Conference. It’s that easy. Your panel sessions, workshops, and Now Available Bash ticket price is included in your registration fee (if you do not opt out). If you preconferences. would like to purchase additional tickets for family and friends, you can add them when • November 8, 2004 — Poster sessions. It’s not too soon to be thinking about you register for the Conference. Additional tickets are only $35 each. • January 10, 2005 — Roundtable dis- National Library Week 2004. To assist Added Bonus for ALA attendees only: cussions. librarians in their promotional efforts, • Admission ticket to Universal Islands of Adventure for only 29.95! Must be used Individuals are encouraged to submit National Library Week 2004 (April 18- after 2 p.m. June 27-30th. Taxes not included. proposals that take a step back from ev- 24) materials are now available from • FREE CityWalk Party Pass. Show your badge and enjoy CityWalk’s many restaurants eryday work and explore the major is- ALA Graphics and the ALA Public In- and clubs without paying the $8.95 cover charge. 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This innovative CD allows libraries to cre- CQ Press is pleased to introduce The CQ Researcher en español, the ate their own beautiful, customized art- Spanish-language edition of the award-winning CQ Researcher. work to celebrate National Library Available in print and online, CQ Researcher en español is designed to Week as well as promote libraries year- meet the needs of America’s growing population of Spanish-speaking round. The CD includes design ele- and bilingual library users. Published simultaneously with The CQ ments from the National Library Week Researcher, this new Sanish-language reference offers in-depth, non- campaign poster and bookmark, as biased coverage of today's most important political and social issues, well as graphics for page borders; web with regular reports on topics in health, international affairs, education, banners; buttons, stationery and more. the environment, technology, and the U.S. economy. 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San Diego has something for every- or $4 (ages 6 – 12), Under 6 Free one: the cultural connoisseur, the out- Take a stroll down the waterfront and door enthusiast, the history buff, the you will come to the noteworthy Mari- young, and the young at heart. time Museum at the corner of Harbor Drive at Ash Street. Just look for the tall Gaslamp Quarter billowing sails of the majestic Star of Along Fifth St., north and east of San India, one of six historic ships in the Diego Convention Center museum’s collection. The museum ex- Located just a few blccks from the plores all aspects of the area’s seafar- San Diego Convention Center, the ing history with these floating exhibi- Gaslamp District is a great place to do tions, numerous displays, and educa- some shopping, see a show or grab tional programs. some dinner. And if you want to take in some sights, you have lots of op- Mission Bay Park tions within close proximity to many Park Visitor Information Center: meeting hotels. 2688 East Mission Bay Drive 619-221-8900 Balboa Park Open: Daily 9:00 a.m. – dusk 1549 El Prado Cost: Free 619-239-0512 Located about three miles northwest Open: Daily, hours vary by attrac- of downtown, Mission Bay Park is only tion. Gaslamp Quarter restaurants are within easy walking distance of the a 10-minute drive away. With over 4,000 Cost: Passport to Balboa Park offers Convention Center. (Photo by Brett Shoaf, courtesy of San Diego Convention & Visitors Bureau) acres of shoreline, coves, islands, and admittance to 13 museums over seven lagoons, it offers unmatched recre- days for $30. You can also combine this seum of Art, the Natural History Mu- at Morley Field, providing tennis ational opportunities. Adventurers can with a zoo pass for $55. seum, the Museum of Man, and the Mu- courts, a swimming pool, picnic areas, enjoy swimming, surfing, sailing, and Named after the first European to see seum of Photographic Arts as well as a golf course, and hiking trails. There fishing in the park’s sparkling waters. the Pacific Ocean, Balboa Park is one of the world-famous Old Globe Theatre. are also eight spectacular gardens, in- For land lovers, the park also offers nu- the oldest city parks in the United You’ll also find hands-on exhibits at cluding an award-winning rose garden merous biking and hiking trails, picnic States, second only to New York’s Cen- the Reuben H. Fleet Space Theater and and butterfly garden. areas, and soft sand perfect for sunbath- tral Park. Covering almost 1,200 acres, Science Center and animal attractions ers. Visitors can top off their fun by vis- it’s also one of the largest entertainment at the San Diego Zoo. Spanish-colonial Maritime Museum iting the renowned Sea World Adven- complexes in the nation, visited by over style buildings, lush lawns, and shady 1492 North Harbor Drive ture Park in Mission Bay’s southeast 12 million people each year. As the city’s groves make the perfect backdrop for 619-234-9153 quadrant. cultural heart, the park houses 15 mu- the park’s numerous offerings. You can Open: Daily 9:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. seums, including the San Diego Mu- take special advantage of the scenery Cost: Adult $7; Child $5 (ages 13 – 17) Continued on page 20 Fifth Print Edition An acclaimed reference—new and updated.

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#ree Shuttle Bus Service to AAP Announces Initiative to ALA Midwinter Meeting Boost Library #unding Recognizing the nationwide crisis in and others attending the Midwinter Meet- Sponsored by Thomson Gale library funding, the Association of ing are encouraged to visit the FOLUSA Booth #1406 American Publishers (AAP) today an- booth (#1517) to complete postcards ad- nounced that it will launch a “Publish- dressed to their elected representatives. Shuttle bus hours: ers Love Libraries” initiative to raise Sample notes, postcards, and contact in- Saturday 7:00 a.m.- 6:00 p.m. Sunday 7:00 a.m.- 6:00 p.m. public awareness and generate a formation will be provided. Monday 7:00 a.m.- 6:00 p.m. grassroots lobbying campaign aimed at AAP is the national trade association maintaining adequate levels of funding. of the U.S. book publishing industry. For those needing extra care, a handicapped-accessible vehicle will be The campaign will officially launch in AAP’s approximately 300 members in- available in the shuttle system during all shuttle hours on all routes as January at the Midwinter Meeting of the clude most of the major commercial book needed. Questions and arrangements concerning handicap service can be American Library Association in San publishers in the United States, as well answered by telephoning 1-866-439-8564. Diego, California. as smaller and non-profit publishers, AAP has partnered with Friends of university presses, and scholarly soci- Libraries USA and the American Library eties. AAP members publish hardcover Route 1 Route 4 Association for this initiative, whose aim and paperback books in every field and st Horton Grand (Board outside Main Lobby) Westin Horton Plaza (Board on 1 and is to encourage federal, state and local a range of educational materials for the Hilton Gaslamp (Board outside Main E. Street) officials to provide needed funding, and elementary, secondary, post-secondary, Lobby) Bristol Hotel (Walk to Horton Plaza at minimum maintain current library and professional markets. Members also Wyndham (Walk to Broadway) Route 2 W Hotel (Walk to Wyndham) funding levels, as they prepare budgets produce computer software and elec- Manchester Grand Hyatt (Board outside for the coming fiscal year. ALA members tronic products and services. Main Lobby) Route 5 Embassy Suites (Board outside Pacific Hampton Inn (Board outside Main Lobby) Library Personnel News Ends Highway) Holiday Inn on the Bay (Board outside Main Lobby) and Library Worklife Begins Route 3 Radisson Harbor View Quality Inn (Walk to Sheraton Suites) (Board outside Main Lobby) Library Personnel News (LPN), a news- ume—vol. 16, no. 3-4. Sheraton Suites (Board on 8th Street) Residence Inn (Board outside Main Lobby) letter which has been published since A new electronic newsletter entitled Marriott Courtyard (Board on 6th/ Broadway) Marriott Hotel and Marina (Walking 1987 by the American Library Library Worklife: HR E-News for Today’s US Grant/Westgate (Board on Broadway) distance) Association’s (ALA) Office for Human Leaders published by the ALA Allied Pro- Resource Development and Recruitment fessional Association (ALA-APA) re- (previously known as the Office for Li- places LPN. Service from pickup locations to San Diego Convention Center brary Personnel Resources), ceased pub- The first issue of Library Worklife was Visit Thomson Gale Booth #1406 at the San Diego Convention Center lication with the end of the 2003 vol- released January 7, 2004. The debut is- sue features a spotlight article by ALA Immediate Past President Maurice J. Freedman, an article on employee ben- efits data by Mary Jo Lynch and an ar- Newmarket Press at ALA Midwinter Meeting • Booth 1153 ticle on the 2003 Support Staff Library Mosaics salary survey by Raymond Roney Meet Lynda Madaras, bestselling author of the “What’s and Charlie Fox, as well as other articles. By special arrangement with ALA, Li- Happening to My Body?” books signing her new book brary Worklife will be provided to ALA Ready, Set, Grow!, written especially for girls ages 8 to 11. organizational members. It also will be available for individual subscription. Sunday, 2 pm – 4 pm, at Newmarket Press Booth To view the first issue of Library Receive a FREE “What’s Happening to My Body?” book with purchase Worklife: HR E-News for Today’s Leaders, visit http://www.ala-apa.org/newslet- of Ready, Set, Grow! for a special conference price of $5. Offer valid ter/ala_apa_vol1_no1.html. during the book signing at the booth. For more information on Library Worklife, contact ALA-APA Director Jenifer Grady at 800-545-2433 x2424 or Also hear Lynda Madaras and other authors at the email [email protected]. FOLUSA program “Using Books to Inspire Young Readers San Diego to Learn, Grow, and Live Large!” Continued from page 19 Monday January 12, 2-4 pm, Hilton Corona Room San Diego Zoo 2920 Zoo Drive Enter to win 619-234-3153 Open: Daily 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. a Deluxe Moviebook Set! Cost: Adult $19.50; Child (age 3-11) $11.75 Saturday, 10 am – 4 pm Located in beautiful Balboa Park just north of downtown, the world-famous Newmarket Press booth San Diego Zoo is home to more than 4,000 animals representing 800 differ- ent species, including some of the rarest in the world, such as the giant panda. 5 winners will be drawn Enjoy the zoo’s superior exhibits, first- First 10 to enter will receive class petting zoo, and rare finds such as the two-headed snake named Thelma a Cold Mountain Soundtrack CD and Louise. 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The American Library Association received by March 1, 2004. (ALA) Public Programs Office and Na- Two types of grants are available tional Video Resources (NVR) are through the Human Rights Video Project. pleased to announce a new grant project The first, supported by the MacArthur for public libraries, the Human Rights Foundation, will provide packages of 12 Video Project. Supported by a major videos and supporting materials on hu- grant from the John D. and Catherine T. man rights topics to 250 public libraries MacArthur Foundation and the Ford in the U.S. The video collection was se- Foundation, the Human Rights Video lected by a panel of librarians, filmmak- Project will award grants to 300 public ers, and human rights professionals and libraries across the country. Libraries covers topics such as globalization and interested in applying for the grants can labor rights, landmines, the prison indus- download an application and guide- try in the U.S., sexual violence in war, lines at www.ala.org/publicprograms police brutality, disability rights, rights The Internet Cafe sponsered by Canon draws a crowd. or www.nvr.org. Applications must be to education, justice for torture victims, globalization and International Mon- etary Fund (IMF) policies, post-apartheid South Africa, Isreal/Palestine, AIDS in Africa, and U.S. immigration and politi- cal asylum. Some titles in the package are “Behind the Labels,” (Witness Films, 2001) “Every Mother’s Son,” (Filmmak- ers, 2003) “Calling the Ghosts,” (Women Make Movies, 1996) and “Well-Founded Fear” (The Epidavros Project, 2000). The second grant, supported by the Ford Foundation, will award grants to an additional 50 public libraries. Libraries selected for this grant will receive the sets of videos, supporting materials, and $750 to present public programs on human rights topics in partnership with a non- profit community activist organization. For more information about the Hu- man Rights Video Project, please visit www.ala.org/publicprograms or www.nvr.org. National Video Resources (NVR) is a not-for-profit organization established in 1990 by the Rockefeller Foundation. NVR’s goal is to assist in increasing the public’s awareness of and access to in- dependently produced media & film and video as well as motion media delivered through the new digital technologies.

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