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ALA_Cognotes2010.indd 2 6/4/10 11:39 AM Page 16 • Cognotes Saturday, June 26, 2010 • WASHINGTON, D.C. Everyone’s a Critic: The Future of Book Reviewing Twelve Attendees Win As all book lovers know, the world not an either/or propo- StoryCorps Interview of book reviewing has been in up- sition,” Graff will be heaval. The book sections of news- moderating the sec- Slots Thanks to papers were the first to be affected, ond Booklist Online American Libraries as many papers slashed coverage program, “Everyone’s or stopped reviewing books in print a Critic: The Future Twelve librarians have won a entirely. Prepublication review jour- of Book Reviewing,” once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to do a nals have undergone change, too. In today, from 1:30–3:30, personal StoryCorps interview with an the last six months, Kirkus went out Convention Center - admired mentor or colleague during of business and was brought back 202A. Panelists will the conference, courtesy of American to life, while Publishers Weekly, share their insights Libraries. Library Journal, School Library into where book review- To win their slots, contestants had Journal, and Horn Book have all ing is headed and their to explain whom they wanted to inter- been sold to new owners. most trusted sources of Otis Chandler Ron Charles view—a mentor, colleague, or someone While there have been no dras- reviews. who inspired them in the profession— tic changes at Booklist, the ALA’s The panelists are: and why their relationship is impor- 105-year-old review journal, the Otis Chandler, the tant. The winners’ essays uncover a editors are aware that this isn’t the founder and CEO of the wealth of personal relationships and time for business as usual. successful social-media library innovations and experiences, “For a while, it was hard to see site Goodreads; Ron including how a “Bookaroo” cowboy much of an upside—frankly, there Charles, the deputy increased library card holders from wasn’t one,” says Keir Graff, senior editor of the Washing- 5,000 to 500,000; serving in military editor of Booklist Online. “But pub- ton Post Book World libraries under fire; a “One Campus, lications that are finding success and a widely followed One Book” program; preservation of these days have realized that they Twitter user; Jon Fine, heritage and intangible culture; and need to adapt or die. It may be a director of author and addressing poverty through VISTA cliche, but change, however painful, publisher relations for service. presents opportunities. . . . I think Amazon.com, whose StoryCorps is the award-winning, most ardent book bloggers agree that customer reviews have Jon Fine Jennifer Hubert Swan nonprofit oral history project that there is still an important place for been a powerful agent honors and celebrates the lives of book-reviewing institutions with of change; and Jennifer Hubert New York City. everyday people through listening. vetted, edited reviews—and I think Swan, who is the author of the popu- Last year’s Booklist Online pro- Since its founding in 2003, more than most of those book-review editors lar Reading Rants blog, a veteran gram, “Books and Blogs: Made for 50,000 people have participated, many would admit to reading customer reviewer, and a middle school librar- Each Other,” was standing-room- of whom have come as a part of special reviews, too.” ian at the Little Red School House only, so attendees are encouraged to initiatives to reach underrepresented Convinced that “old versus new is and Elisabeth Irwin High School in get their seats early. voices. This is the first time a group of librarians have been invited to con- tribute their stories. The interviews will take place on Custom Printed and Standard Design Flash Drives Saturday and after Sunday’s 10:30- 11:30 a.m. Auditorium Speakers Pro- Quality Tier 1 Chips gram (Convention Center, Ballroom FREE Set-up Our 5 Most C) featuring StoryCorps founder On All Flash Drives Dave Isay, and also sponsored by STANDARD (1-Color/1Side) Popular Styles GREAT GIFTS! American Libraries. In founding Sto- “Grab A Byte” ryCorps, Isay predicted that libraries FLASH DRIVES and librarians would play a big role; 1 GB be there on Sunday to hear how his prediction has played out. Isay—win- Make $311* ner of a MacArthur “Genius” Fellow- By selling 100 drives ship—will sign copies of his new book, for $10.00 ea. *Less Shipping Mom: A Celebration of Mothers from StoryCorps (Penguin) following the program. Sell at Like all StoryCorps interviews, the the Library Annual Conference ones will be ar- New Color Clip for Patrons’ chived in the American Folklife Center Flash Needs at the Library of Congress. StoryCorps interviews air weekly on NPR and Drives New Retractable can also be heard at the StoryCorps Flash Drives with Ring website, www.storycorps.org.

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(Top, left) ALA President Camila A. Alire (third from left), with ALA past-presidents (left to right) Peggy Sullivan 1980-81, Barbara Ford 1997-98, Betty Turock 1995- 96, Nancy Kranich 2000-01, and Patricia Glass Schuman 1991-92, at the ALA Past Presidents, Library Champions, and Legacy Society Reception Thursday evening. (Top, right) Nell Allen, Birmingham (Ala.) Public Library, shows off her Libraries Build Communities shirt as she prepares to head out to the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library to help restore books in the Children’s Illustrator Collection. (Bottom, left) Dozens of Libraries Build Communities volunteers gather as they prepare to spend the day at area libraries, schools, the Capital Area Food Bank, and Habitat for Humanity of Washington, D.C.; restoring books, coordinating food donations and building homes. (Bottom, right) Rick Sample, Capital College, Laurel, MD, takes in “Galaxy,” a glass and natural stone piece by Costas Varotsos in the convention center.

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Tickets are $45 at Improving Programming with ALSC Buy Your Tickets the Bash Booth in the Registration Area. Learn about improving your li- mal Programs in Libraries taking place brary’s programming or bringing some- on Sunday June 27 from 8:00–10:00 TODAY! Shuttles to Newseum from WCC from thing new to your children’s depart- a.m. in WCC 145 B. Animal programs 6:30–8:30 p.m., ment with help from the Association have proven to be popular methods for and return to all for Library Service to Children (ALSC) fostering reading fluency in school and AL A hotels from 8:30–11:30 p.m. this year at ALA Annual Conference. public libraries, as well as a huge draw 7:00–11:00 p.m. From Reader’s Theatre to program- for children and a great way to encour- ming with animals, ALSC can help. age humane education. Participants Deeping Your Patrons’ Literary Ex- of this program will learn about best ALA Washington Office Honors periences: A Readers Theatre Perfor- practices in library programming with mance will feature award-winning au- animals, as well as animal-themed Former Staffer with Conference thors Katherine Paterson, Christopher books that support humane treatment Paul Curtis, Jacqueline Woodson, and of animals and are great to share with Room Dedication Ceremony Ifeoma Onyefulu performing a Read- children and families. The American Library Association’s ers Theatre using scripts they have Developed for librarians, managers (ALA) Washington Office held a spe- developed from their own children’s and administers, Developmentally cial dedication ceremony to commemo- books. Librarians will discuss how to Appropriate Practice will teach par- rate the naming of the Mark A. Bard help children create their own Readers ticipants how to incorporate best early Conference Room on Friday, June 25, Theatre productions using a collabora- childhood practices into services and at the ALA Washington Office, located tive model. There will also be a panel programs for young children. Dr. Jer- at 1615 New Hampshire Avenue NW. discussion about ways Readers Theater lean Daniel will discuss the key con- Bard, who served as Information can help children become more deeply cepts in the National Association for the Technology Specialist in ALA’s Office involved and personally responsive to Education of Young Children’s (NAEYC) for Information Technology Policy quality literature. This program is tak- recently revised position statement, (OITP), passed away on Friday, Sept. ing place today from 1:30–3:30 p.m. in Developmentally Appropriate Prac- 11, 2009, from injuries sustained when WCC Ballroom B. tice, while Dr. Marna Elliott will give he was struck by a car near his home Kick back, relax and join ALSC concrete ideas and example of how the on Oct. 1, 2007, in Alexandria, Va. for Stories for a Saturday Evening. concepts can be incorporate into library The ceremony was an opportunity During this session, outstanding sto- services and programs. This program is Mark A. Bard to honor Bard, who is remembered as rytellers will demonstrate the best in taking place on Monday, June 28 from an extremely bright and committed and his participation in the Second storytelling while showing how this 1:30–3:00 p.m. in WCC 102 A. young professional with a passion Life working group. fun, inspirational art form can be used for his work (especially with rural Members of the OITP Advisory in your library. This program is taking L4L Webinars Available areas). He left a lasting impression Committee, the Washington Office place tonight from 8:00 – 10:00 p.m. throughout the association through staff, as well as Bard’s friends and in WCC 144 A-C. in AASL Archives his attendance at ALA conferences family attended the ceremony. For all the animal lovers at ALA, The 2010 Learning4Life (L4L) We- come check-out Sit, Paws, Read: Ani- binars hosted by the American Associ- ation of School Librarians (AASL) are now available for purchase in archived format. The webinars are part of the L4L initiative to nationally implement Standards for the 21st-Century Learner and Empowering Learners: Guidelines for School Library Media Programs. For more information or to purchase the archived webinars, visit www.ala.org/aasl/l4lwebinararchive. This series was developed to help advance school library programs meet the needs of the changing school library environment by focusing on the four chapters of Empowering Learn- ers. Graduate credit is available from the University of Colorado, Denver. "These webinars are designed to ensure that AASL members, and other school librarians, are aware of and actively implementing the program guidelines," said Susan Ballard, chair Lyngsoe Library Systems of the Standards and Guidelines Im- plementation Task Force. 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Cognotes Page 21 Town Hall Meeting on Diversity Visit Choice at Sparks Discussion Booth #2331 By Stacy Voeller diverse backgrounds, and when Minnesota State University they do, they have to be encouraged to have a voice because they are Dr. Ismail Abdullahi, the Chair the minority.” She encourages her Swipe your of ALA’s Committee on Diversity, students to speak up and have a opened the second annual Town Hall voice through her ethics class, and Meeting on Diversity on Friday. The believes Knowledge River is a step ExpoCard at first meeting, held last year in Chica- in the right direction. go, was instituted to serve as a means Jody Gray works for the University for the committee: to better connect of Minnesota as an outreach librar- the Choice with the ALA membership at large; ian. Gray said that she was “recruited to hear about member’s concerns; up through a minority recruitment booth for a and to share member’s experiences program, and sometimes feel like that happening in their libraries and uni- role and title were really pushed onto versities. These meetings present an me because I am a minority.” She also chance to opportunity for all ALA members to said, “there is a lack of support once make suggestions to the committee. you become a librarian when trying Abdullahi defines diversity as to do outreach, and I would like to see win an “the equal participation of men and more support given to those actively women in societies regardless of race, working in these types of positions. ethnicity or gender, physical disabil- When you’re recruited up into these iPod Touch! ity or sexual orientation. Diversity is programs, other areas of interest to create a society free of prejudice, aren’t nurtured enough. It needs to discrimination, racism, and sexual be noted that there is diversity within orientation.” He added that “diverse each individual, whether they are a Everyone will receive a free people have a life-long commitment to minority or not.” social justice and are change agents Abdullahi agreed saying “Diversity Choice banner pen with a Metro who facilitate change in social sys- is about everybody, and not just the tems such as libraries. The vision of individual. It is the work of every- map. Hurry to diversity is to eliminate a person’s body who becomes a librarian to have wish to exclude another based on a commitment to serve diverse popu- Booth #2417 while prejudices.” lations. If they are not committed to Abdullahi then opened the meeting diversity, they cannot appropriately supplies last! up for discussion and asked for com- serve their communities.” ments from the audience and wanted to know how those in the audience are working with diversity or if they have concerns. Many audience members shared their experiences. Debra Slone, Assistant Professor of Library Science at the University of South Florida said she is “concerned as a teacher because I feel we often don’t recruit students who are going to be interested in diversity issues.” She illustrated her point by describ- ing an incident in her own classroom. She presented her students with a scenario about a library that had isolated children’s books on gay and lesbian issues to its adult section. Slone’s students argued that they could not change the book’s location because that was the way that community wanted it. “When I gave them a different scenario, several students still came out and disagreed with it. So, I used this as an opportunity to discuss intellectual freedom issues. These are very bright students who don’t seem, in my opinion, to be interested in the priorities of the library profession.” Sandy Littletree, Knowledge River Program Manager at the University of Arizona, recruits Native Ameri- can, Hispanic and Latino students. “Our vision is to become a national exemplar in LIS education reflecting throughout its teaching, research, and outreach the diversity of communities that libraries, information environments and cultural heritage institutions serve,” Littletree said. She added that part of the issue is that “we are never going to have enough people to recruit who have Page 22 • Cognotes Saturday, June 26, 2010 • WASHINGTON, D.C. Early Bird Registration Open for YALSA’s YA Lit Symposium Registration is open for the Young 10, after which advanced registration erature, and Teens: Beyond Good In- transportation to and from the mu- Adult Library Services Association’s pricing will apply. Registration is tentions.” The Young Adult Literature seum, and a guided tour. second Young Adult Literature Sym- available at www.ala.org/yalitsympo- Symposium is funded in part by the Early bird registration costs $195 posium, Nov. 5–7, at the Albuquerque sium or you can pick up a preliminary William C. Morris Endowment. for YALSA members, as well as Marriott in Albuquerque, N.M. Early program in the YALSA booth in the “The theme is ripe for large and members of the New Mexico Library bird pricing begins at $195 for YALSA ALA Pavilion. small group conversations and chanc- Association; $245 for ALA personal members and is available until Sept. The 2010 theme is “Diversity, Lit- es to learn how to build, market and members; $300 for nonmembers; and advocate for diverse library collec- $50 for students, who must be enrolled tions for teens,” said Linda W. Braun, full-time in a library and informa- YALSA president. “Anyone interested tion science program. Rooms at the in topics such as street lit, GLBTQ Albuquerque Marriott are offered at Hoover Institution Press literature for teens or connecting a special rate for registrants of $99 Hoover religious teens to literature will find per night. Institution something of interest.” To find out how to reserve a hotel Invites you to meet Registration for the symposium room and see the full list of registra- Press includes a welcome reception on Fri- tion rates, visit www.ala.org/yalitsym- author day night, educational sessions on posium. Saturday and Sunday, a happy hour YALSA has also created sympo- on Saturday evening and a general sium community, powered by Ning, Stewart Baker closing session on Sunday. Details, at http://yalsayalitsymp10.ning.com. including a preliminary program, are The community encourages librarians, “A leading thinker in developing the architecture available at www.ala.org/yalitsympo- teachers, and others interested in the for Homeland Security.” sium by clicking on “Programs and symposium connect to other others Michael Chertoff, Special Events.” who plan to attend or who are simply former Secretary of Homeland Security YALSA will offer pre-symposium interested in the topic and would like special events that require additional to connect to colleagues and peers FREE BOOK registration on Friday and Saturday, virtually. including: For more than 50 years, YALSA • A full-day Friday preconference has been the world leader in select- “On Beyond Stonewall: The Uphill ing books, videos and audio books for Journey of Young Adult Fiction with teens. For more information about Gay/Lesbian/Queer Content, 1969- YALSA or for lists of recommended 2010” reading, viewing and listening, go to • Three Friday mini forums on teen www.ala.org/yalsa/booklists, or con- readers’ advisory, street lit and urban tact the YALSA office by phone, (800) teens and body positivity and fat ac- 545-2433, ext. 4390, or e-mail, yalsa@ ceptance in YA literature ala.org. • Hot air balloon rides on Friday morning Saturday • The Bill Morris Memorial Author Luncheon on Saturday, featuring OITP Holds Awards June 26, 2010 Vaunda Micheaux Nelson, Coretta Scott King Award-winning author of Ceremony for Winner 2:30-3:30 Bad News for Outlaws: The Remark- of L. Ray Patterson able Life of Bass Reeves, Deputy U.S. Marshall Copyright Award • And a Saturday evening excur- The American Library Association sion to the Indian Pueblo Cultural (ALA) Office for Information Technol- Visit Booth 2327 for your free autographed copy Center, including light refreshments, ogy Policy (OITP) and its Copyright Advisory Subcommittee held a special awards ceremony Friday evening for Fred von Lohmann, a senior staff at- Sexton And Sabatino LLC torney with the Electronic Frontier Presents 2 Classic stories Foundation (EFF) specializing in intellectual property matters and this year’s winner of the L. Ray Patterson Copyright Award. Ezekiel’s Dragon The annual award recognizes And contributions of an individual or group that pursues and supports the Constitutional purpose of the U.S. Copyright Law, fair use and the public domain. The award is named after L. Ray Patterson, a key legal figure who explained and justified the importance of the public domain and fair use. In his role at EFF, von Lohmann has represented programmers, technology innovators, and individuals in a variety of copyright and trade- mark litigation, including MGM v. Grokster, decided by the Supreme Court in 2005. He is also involved in EFF’s efforts to educate policy- The Boy and makers regarding the proper balance The Frecklers between intellectual property protec- Authors and Illustrators Booth # 2966 tion and the public interest in fair Contact: [email protected] use, free expression, and innovation. WASHINGTON, D.C. • Saturday, June 26, 2010 Cognotes • Page 23 ALSC Offers More Than $82,000 in Awards, Grants and Scholarships The Association for Library Ser- MLS or advanced degree and plan to This grant awards $3,000 to a library 4,200 children’s and youth librarians, vice to Children (ALSC) is offering work in the area of library service to to continue its exceptional outreach to literature experts, publishers and edu- more than $82,000 to ALSC members children in any type of library. The underserved populations. cational faculty, ALSC is committed to through its 2011 professional awards, scholarship is made possible through ALSC is the world’s largest orga- creating a better future for children grants, and scholarships. the generous contributions of Bound nization dedicated to the support and through libraries. To learn more about ALSC’s professional awards and to Stay Bound Books, Inc. enhancement of library service to ALSC, visit ALSC’s Web site at www. grants recognize outstanding library • Louise Seamen Bechtel Fellow- children. With a network of more than ala.org/alsc. service to children through creative ship provides a $4,000 stipend to al- programming ideas and dedication to low a qualified children’s librarian to librarianship. Applications for awards spend a month or more reading at the and grants will soon be available on- Baldwin Library of Historical Chil- line on the ALSC Web site at www.ala. dren’s Literature, which contains a org/alsc; applications for scholarships special collection of 85,000 volumes of will be posted on the ALSC Web site children’s literature published mostly in the near future. All applications are before 1950. due Dec. 1, except for The Frederic G. • ALSC/BWI Summer Reading Melcher Scholarship and the Bound to Grant provides $3,000 in financial Stay Bound Books Scholarship, which assistance to a public library for de- are due March 1. veloping outstanding summer reading Awards include: programs for children. • Bookapalooza! Each year the • ALSC Distinguished Service ALSC office receives almost 3,000 Award honors an individual member newly published books, videos, audio- who has made significant contribu- books and recordings from children’s tions to and an impact on library trade publishers for award and no- services to children and ALSC. The tables consideration. At the end of recipient receives $1,000 and an the year, after the awards have been engraved pin at the ALSC Member- given out, ALSC selects three libraries ship Meeting during the ALA Annual to receive a Bookapalooza collection of Conference. these materials (estimated to be worth • The Penguin Young Readers $10,000 each) to be used in a way that Group Award provides a $600 stipend, creatively enhances their library ser- provided by Penguin Young Reader’s vice to children and families. Group, for winners to attend their first • The Frederic G. Melcher Schol- ALA Annual Conference. Applicants arship provides financial assistance must have less than 10 years of experi- in the form of $6,000 scholarships to ence as a children’s librarian and work two students who intend to pursue an directly with children. MLS degree and who plan to work in • The Maureen Hayes Author/ children’s librarianship in any type Illustrator Award was established of library. with funding from Simon & Schuster • The Bound to Stay Bound Books Children’s Publishing, in honor of Scholarship provides financial assis- Maureen Hayes, to bring together tance in the form of four $7,000 awards children and nationally recognized to students who intend to pursue an authors/illustrators. This award provides $4,000 to fund an author/ illustrator visit to a library. Time to Act – • The Light the Way Grant is sponsored by Candlewick Press in for Adolescents honor of author Kate DiCamillo and and Literacy the themes represented in her books. In September 2009, the Carn- egie Corporation of New York’s FILM MOVEMENT PRESENTS... Council on Advancing Adolescent AWARD-WINNING FOREIGN & INDEPENDENT FILMS Literacy released Time to Act. The report focused on the essential CANNES TRIBECA SUNDANCE TORONTO BERLIN VENICE literacy skills adolescents must learn and master to succeed in high school and advance to college. On Sunday, June 27, from 10:30 a.m.–noon, in Congressional Hall C at Washington Renaissance, the study’s lead authors will present their findings, articulate their vision of literacy for all, and discuss the multiple pathways to ensuring student success. Presenters include Catherine ONE NEW FILM EACH MONTH MADE AVAILABLE TO LIBRARIES ON DVD! Snow, Harvard University and Council Chair; Michael Kamil, ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION (12 FILMS) Stanford University; Mel Riddile, PUBLIC LIBRARIES: $499/$599 (one time PPL/unlimited PPL for 3 years) National Association of Secondary ACADEMIC LIBRARIES: $1,000/$1,400 (no PPL/one time PPL) School Principals; and Andres Henriquez, Carnegie Corporation. • Available in more than 1,000 libraries This session is sponsored by • Over 200 films from 40 countries all from the world’s top film festivals ALA’s Committee on Literacy Get 25% off by stopping by the Film Movement booth today: #2559 DVD FREE and co-sponsored by the Young R ALL FO S HASE Adults Library Services Associa- PURC ITE ON-S tion (YALSA). MADE Page 24 • Cognotes Saturday, June 26, 2010 • WASHINGTON, D.C.

Public Access Policies Focus of SPARC-ACRL Forum ALA Unveils e-government Toolkit to Over the past year, momentum over 650,000 articles every day. Address Increased Demand for Assistance behind public access policies for publi- Learn more about these impor- cally funded research has increased tant and timely developments at the U.S. public libraries are on the front kit created to assist librarians with significantly. In June 2009, Senators SPARC-ACRL Forum at this year’s lines of connecting people with essen- addressing this growing trend will be Lieberman (I-CT) and Cornyn (R-TX) ALA Annual Conference. The forum tial government resources and are part discussed during the Washington Of- introduced the Federal Research Pub- will highlight the success of public of the larger government fabric that de- fice break-out session, “E-Government lic Access Act, which would require access policies to date; explore the liver a range of essential e-government Services and a New Toolkit.” The pro- free online access to the results of landscape for policy development in services. Library patrons report using gram will be held from 10:30 a.m. to research funded by eleven agencies. Congress, within the Administra- public workstations to perform a vari- noon today in the Washington Conven- A companion bill was introduced in tion, and beyond and consider how ety of e-government tasks, such as fill- tion Center – Room 204 B/C. the House of Representatives in April campus-based initiatives can help to ing out forms for disability and Social Speakers will include Nancy Fred- 2010. In the interim, the White House advance national-level momentum. Security, completing Medicare Part D ricks, a Pasco County FL Librarian; Office of Science and Technology Pol- The event will be held from 4:00 online forms (prescription drug benefit John Bertot from the University of icy hosted a public comment period –6:00 p.m. today at the Washington program), filing court petitions, taking Maryland; Richard Huffine from on the potential implementation of Convention Center, Room 206. driver’s tests, and paying fines online. the United States Geological Survey such policies across U.S. science and The ACRL Scholarly Communica- In fact, according to ALA research, (USGS); and Michelle Chronister rep- technology agencies. And, this month, tions discussion group, which explores 61 percent of libraries report providing resenting USA.gov. PubMed Central, the online archive forum topics in greater depth, will be access to government information is Those unable to attend the session of the National Library of Medicine, held from 4:00–5:30 p.m. Sunday, June one of the most critical Internet ser- can learn more at the Washington celebrates its 10th anniversary. The 27, at the Grand Hyatt Washington in vices they provide. Office booth space in the Membership archive delivers free online access to the Constitution A room. The ALA’s new e-government tool- Pavilion on the exhibit floor. Also, the toolkit is now available online at http:// www.ala.org/egov.

Enjoy Live Poetry With ALSC Poetry performed live, orally is poetry at its best! Don’t miss your opportunity to appreciate the art Fast, easy and of poetry during two programs incredibly effective offered by the Association for Li- brary Service to Children (ALSC). language learning. On Sunday, June 27, 10:30 a.m.–noon, ALSC is hosting Cel- ebrating the Spoken Word with Poetry for Young People, in the Washington Convention Center, Mango teaches more than just Stop by booth #1637 or viSit US Room 103A. Mary Ann Hoberman, current Children’s Poet Laureate, vocabulary — each lesson integrates oNLiNE For MorE iNForMAtioN. will speak about her life, work, grammar, pronunciation AND culture, as and creative process, and invite well as proven strategies for increasing participants to join in on inter- comprehension and retention, making active read alouds of children’s Mango the most effective way to learn poetry using a variety of practical to speak a foreign language! mangolanguages.com strategies. The program will conclude with a performance by young winners of the new Poetry Out Loud National Recitation Contest, a program for fostering children’s confidence and public speaking. Attendees are sure to come away with ideas and inspiration for cultivating young poets at their own libraries! ALSC will hold its 7th Annual Poetry Blast on Monday, June 28, 5:30-7:30 p.m. in the Washington Convention Center, Room 144A- C. The Poetry Blast celebrates the wonder and excitement of this aural tradition, featuring contemporary North American poetry for children by poets both new and established. Join us for this enlightening and energizing event including Arnold Adoff, Calef Brown, Lois Ehlert, Lee Bennett Hopkins, Debbie Levy, George Ella Lyon, Tony Medina, Heidi Mordhorst, Marilyn Nelson, Marilyn Singer, and Carole Boston Weatherford. Information about current and forthcoming books of poetry will be available. Come out and enjoy poetry for young people with ALSC. Cognotes Page 25

Panel to Discuss Growing Trend of King County Library System in Washington State is one of the Public Use of Library Computers largest circulating library systems Public libraries across the country issues from the national, state, and are reporting a dramatic increase in local perspective including challenges in the U.S. We invite you to meet the number of patrons coming in to for public libraries as non-adopters with us at the ALA Conference in use the public access computers – and continue to flock to the library. Panel- the Internet. Many libraries talk about ists will talk about specific concerns Washington DC, June 25-28, 2010. lines for computers forming before the for vulnerable populations and present Come to the Placement Center on library opens in the morning and many possible strategies for libraries that more have full computer sign-up sheets find themselves on the front lines. Saturday, June 26 and Sunday, June 27 well in advance. What is driving this A collaborative effort currently un- to learn more about KCLS and for an growing trend? derway to reach non-adopters lead by This topic will be explored during the New Mexico State Library will also on-site interview, or find us at the the Office for Information Technology be highlighted. Panelists include Mark exhibits during the conference. Policy’s program, “Broadband Adoption Lloyd, Associate General Counsel/Chief and the Role of the Public Library: Diversity Officer for the Federal Com- Issues and Solutions” from 1:30–3:30 munications Commission; Susan Ober- Visit www.kcls.org/employment for p.m., in Washington Convention Cen- lander, New Mexico State Librarian; and more employment information. EOE ter, Room 147A. Dharma Daily, Independent Researcher The panel discussion will address at Social Sciences Research Council. We are currently recruiting for the The Power of Multicultural Exhibits in Librarian I Employment Pool. Building Intercultural Relationships Join EMIERT, Sunday, June 27, designed as an introduction to textiles King County Library System 9:00– 11:00 a.m. at the Hyatt Regency, through in-depth exploration of two Concord/Lexington Room, as we pay a objects from the Museum’s permanent 960 Newport Way NW special tribute to Haiti at our annual collection: a rain-cloak from Bhutan program and membership meeting, and an over-tunic from Guatemala. Issaquah, WA 98027 The Power of Multicultural Exhibits Join us for a closer look at how you in Building Intercultural Relation- can use the site in your own library. 425.369.3224 ships. (Program participants as well as Through virtual demonstrations EMIERT Diversity Booth visitors will Turn to us. The choices will surprise you. this program will illustrate how ex- receive 10% discount off all purchases hibits—Haiti After The Earthquake; both online and at the Museum.) The Children Of Darfur; Common Threads: Unraveling The World Of Textiles—can help libraries develop multicultural audiences, connect and increase circulation, cultivate community intercultural relationships, while promoting global consciousness. Presenter Lou Ann Merkle, Darfur Alert Coalition Founder and Execu- tive Director 2004–2007 will offer in- sight into an exhibit of drawings and poetry created by children in the Kal- ma refugee war camp in South Darfur in 2004. Marc Yves Regis, author of Haiti through My Eyes, Deadly Road to Democracy, and two photographic documentaries “Two Good Feet” and “When Freedom Comes,” will discuss his most recent photographs and stories of Haiti. Representatives from The Textile Museum in D.C. will demonstrate how they have used interactive educational websites to share the cultural importance of the world’s textiles and engage audiences of all ages. They will highlight “Common Threads: Unravel- ing the World of Textiles.” The site was

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Visionary software for libraries in our community and around the world Visit us today at VTLS.com or at 1701 Kraft Drive in Blacksburg, VA - USA • (540) 557-1200 Page 26 • Cognotes Saturday, June 26, 2010 • WASHINGTON, D.C. Revised Intellectual Freedom Manual Debuts at ALA Annual Making its debut at the 2010 ALA up-to-date legal information on cen- addressing privacy and professional to supplement and update the print Annual Conference is the newly revised sorship, minors’ rights, and the USA ethics. These include “Resolution edition of the Intellectual Freedom and updated eighth edition of the Intel- PATRIOT Act. on the Retention of Library Usage Manual also debuts during ALA An- lectual Freedom Manual, published by New to this edition are three new Records,” “RFID in Libraries: Pri- nual. Online at www.ifmanual.org, the Office for Intellectual Freedom. In interpretations of the Library Bill of vacy and Confidentiality Guidelines,” the new site provides access to new press since 1974, the Manual serves as Rights: “Importance of Education to “Resolution on Workplace Speech” and policies and policy revisions as well a convenient reference guide for librar- Intellectual Freedom,” “Minors and two statements on the Code of Ethics: as expanded online resources for aca- ians and library trustees addressing Internet Interactivity,” and “Services “Enforcement of the Code of Ethics, demic and school librarians. intellectual freedom and privacy issues to Persons with Disabilities.” In addi- Questions and Answers” and “Ques- The eighth edition of the Intellec- in their libraries, including book chal- tion, the updated Intellectual Freedom tions and Answers on Speech in the tual Freedom Manual is available in lenges, policy development, privacy is- Manual includes revisions to ten exist- Workplace.” the ALA Store at this conference and sues, and professional ethics. Included ing Interpretations of the Library Bill A revamped and revised website online at www.alastore.ala.org. in the eighth edition of the Manual is of Rights and major policy documents Boopsie, ALA Team Up with ALA Mobile Diversity and Outreach Fair to Celebrate BoopsieTM has partnered with ALA an exhibitor, select the “Exhibitors” to bring you ALA Mobile...the fastest, channel and start typing an exhibitor Diversity in Libraries, ADA’s 20th Anniversary easiest way to access important and name. ALA Mobile is powered by Bo- Twenty-one libraries and orga- and Outreach Fair will be a celebra- useful information about the Annual opsie’s SmartPrefix search, so you only nizations from across the United tion of the 20th anniversary of the Meeting in Washington, D.C., directly have to type the first few letters of each States will demonstrate “diversity Americans with Disabilities Act. from your cell phone. word of the company name. To view a in action” during the Diversity and Once again generously sponsored ALA Mobile requires access to the list of the sessions at the show, select Outreach Fair. by DEMCO, this year’s fair will data network on your phone (make the “Sessions” channel. If you want to Held from 3:00–5:00 p.m. today celebrate accessible library services sure you monitor your data use if you see all sessions on Friday, just type ‘fri’ in the Special Events Area of Hall for all patrons, highlight innovative do not have an unlimited data plan). and the list of all sessions on Friday C in Aisle 700, the Diversity and services to underserved communi- To get ALA Mobile on your cell phone, will appear. Clicking on a session will Outreach Fair is a unique oppor- ties and mobile delivery outreach go to http://ala.boopsie.com from your show you more details. 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Visit our blog: www.thepageturn.com Take OXFORD for a Spin at Cognotes Page 28 Sign up for a free trial of one of our new online ALSC Online Education Summer Courses BOOTH 3805 resources* to spin the Oxford Prize Wheel! Stay current with the latest trends, limited, so please register early to Prizes range from Kindles to coffee tumblers. research and emerging technologies reserve your spot. in children’s librarianship through an Courses are taught asynchronously online education course from the Asso- using Moodle, an online learning com- Free gift for attending! ciation for Library Service to Children munity. A certificate of completion will (ALSC). This series of online courses be sent to participants upon successful Today’s Oxford Online Theatre Schedule provides you the flexibility and afford- completion of the course. Fees are $95 ability you need to stay current and for personal ALSC members; $145 for ensure you are providing the most up- personal ALA members; and $165 for to-date programming at your library. non-members. Detailed descriptions SATURDAY Starting on July 19, ALSC is of- and registration information is on the June 26th, 2010 fering five courses that are sure to ALSC Web site at www.ala.org/alsced. enlighten and engage librarians at ALSC, a division of the American Li- 9:30 Oxford Language Dictionaries Online any point in their career. Course brary Association (ALA), is the world’s selections include: Introduction to 10:00 Oxford Bibliographies Online largest organization dedicated to the Graphic Novels for Children; Out support and enhancement of library 10:30 Berg Fashion Library of This World Youth Programming; service to children. With a network of Children with Disabilities in the more than 4,200 children’s and youth 11:00 BBC College of Journalism Library; Reading Instruction and librarians, literature experts, publish- 11:30 Oxford Reference Online & Children’s Books and Information ers and educational faculty, ALSC is Oxford Digital Reference Shelf Literacy—from Preschool to High committed to creating a better future

School. Registration is now open, for children through libraries. 1:00 Social Explorer and discounted rates are available To learn more about ALSC, visit 1:30 Oxford Dictionaries Online for ALSC members. Course space is their Web site at www.ala.org/alsc. 2:00 Oxford Journals 2:30 Oxford Scholarship Online New ACRL Publications Available in D.C. The Association of College & Research Libraries has released four new 3:00 Oxford Bibliographies Online publications in time for this year’s ALA Annual Conference. The titles are The Anywhere Library: A Primer for the Mobile Web, Conversations that 3:30 Grove Music Online & Taruskin’s Work (ACRL Active Guide #3), Comprehensive Guide to Emergency and Oxford History of Western Music Online Disaster Preparedness and Recovery and Advocacy, Outreach, and the Na- 4:00 AMA Manual of Style Online tion’s Academic Libraries: A Call for Action. All new titles, and others from the ACRL publications backlist, are available for purchase in D.C. at the ALA Bookstore, through the ALA *Oxford Bibliographies Online, Oxford Dictionaries Online, Online Store (http://www.alastore.ala.org) and by telephone order at (866) Berg Fashion Library, BBC College of Journalism, Social Explorer 746-7252 in the U.S. or (770) 442-8633 for international customers.

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“Summon™ is having a major impact on the use of library resources.” -Doug Way, Head of Collection Development, Grand Valley State University Libraries

Since the launch of the Summon service at ALA Annual 2009, libraries in 14 countries have embraced it as their path to bringing students and faculty back to the library as the starting place for research. Why? The Summon service uses all-new web-scale discovery technology to deliver a search experience rivaling those found on the Open Web. It’s powered by a massive uniﬁ ed index that pre-harvests content from 94,000 journals from 6,800 content providers (and growing). The groundbreaking Serials Solutions technology enables sub-second searches and true relevancy ranking across all of this content, delivering unbiased results.

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• Summon is enabling students to go directly to • Journal usage is up signiﬁ cantly. Before Summon, fulltext, boosting the use of a variety of databases. the use of individual journals was generally going For example, Academic Search Premier saw a usage down. However, after implementation, Grand increase of 92% and ABI/INFORM rose 354%. Valley’s top 100 journals showed an average increase in usage of 48% and the top 1000 saw • Increased usage occurs even for databases from an 82% increase. content providers that are not participating in Summon, since the service indexes the same • Summon impacts the type of content students are content from alternate sources. choosing. Grand Valley also has seen a signiﬁ cant increase in the use of newspaper content.

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