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Monday Cognotes 2014ALA ANNUAL CONFERENCE LAS VEGAS, NV June 30, 2014 B Monday Cognotes 2014ALA ANNUAL CONFERENCE LAS VEGAS, NV June 30, 2014 B. J. Novak to Highlight Closing Session Tuesday ttendees will not want “I wanted to write a book to miss the chance to that would introduce the A be entertained and en- youngest of kids to the idea ergized by what B. J. Novak that words can be their al- has to say about the power of lies – that the right words can words and the writ- be as fun, exciting, ing part of his career and ridiculous as when he appears as any pictures,” he said featured speaker at about The Book with the Closing General No Pictures, which Session on Tuesday turns the notion of from 9:30 – 11:00 the picture book on a.m. in LVCC-N249. B. J. Novak its head by deliver- Already well ing a text-only story known as a stand-up come- book for young children. “Also, dian, writer, and TV/film star, I can’t draw.” Novak has added book author One More Thing: Stories Jamie Dwyer, University of Illinois at to this impressive résumé. and Other Stories became an Chicago, and dozens of other librarians Library users of all ages are immediate New York Times participate in the Think Fit “Power Flow” sure to seek out his books. In bestseller and has been widely yoga class for a strength-building, 2014, he’s already published praised. Booklist called it body-balancing workout to start the day. One More Thing: Stories and “high-concept, hilarious, and Other Stories for adults (Feb- disarmingly commiserative ruary 2014, Knopf). This is . clever and fresh, at best Finding Yourself in to be followed by his first spectacularly perceptive, and HIGHLIGHTS children’s book, The Book always commanding.” the Public Library with No Pictures (September Novak’s appearance is Exhibit Hours By Ashley Smolinski about his experience and rela- 2014, Dial Books for Young sponsored by Penguin Young Grand Rapids, Mich. tionship with libraries, his ap- Readers). Readers. Monday preciation for public libraries, 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. “ obody does any of this and his work as a writer at the Wrap Up/Rev Up alone,” Barry Lopez PLA’s President’s Program on Celebration Nsaid as he described Sunday. the process of writing, pub- Lopez’s life as a writer did Registration lishing, and providing books not begin in a library. Instead, to those who will cherish it started at home at the kitch- Monday them. Lopez, award-winning en table as he underlined the 7:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. author of Arctic Dreams, spoke » see page 22 Post Office Ilyasah Shabazz, daughter Located on exhibit of Malcolm X and Betty floor, Booths 366-370 Shabazz, shares a laugh with attendees during her Auditorium Speaker Series Tuesday presentation. Closing General Session See story on page 3. Award-winning actor, producer, and country musician Jeff 9:30 – 11:00 a.m. Bridges and bestselling youth author and two-time Newbery Medal winner Lois Lowry headline the ALA President's Program. BAKER & TAYLOR A CHAMPION OF LIBRARIES See what’s new with Baker & Taylor’s digital media platform and collection development tools! Axis 360 Demos – Monday, June 30, 10 a.m. | Title Source 360 Demos – Monday, June 30, 11 a.m. Author Signing! MEET CASSANDRA CLARE & HOLLY BLACK, THE IRON TRAIL, MONDAY 10-11 A.M. BAKER & TAYLOR’S CUSTOMIZED LIBRARY SERVICES Customized Library Services (CLS) from Baker & Taylor offers the most comprehensive and customized technical service solutions in the industry. CLS offers what no one else can — help managing your entire workflow including print, digital and A/V products, from collection development to final shelf-ready material. In addition to this, CLS leverages Baker & Taylor’s network of nationwide warehousing and distribution to ensure fast delivery of all items, so you get them into patrons’ hands faster and easier than ever. CLS — delivering the future of library services. www.baker-taylor.com Monday, June 30, 2014 Cognotes • Page 3 Ilyasah Shabazz Talks Family By Talea Anderson her mother and the need for society to Central Washington University empower women as well as children. She noted that her mother, widowed Speaking on Sunday morning, in her 20s, went on to raise six Ilyasah Shabazz called on her audi- daughters and earn a Ph.D., despite ence to nurture children to be com- being surrounded by a culture of passionate, historically conscious violence. Shabazz noted that empow- leaders. The daughter of Malcolm X ered women can inspire tremendous and Betty Shabazz, Ph.D., Ilyasah change in the world. “When you teach Shabazz has devoted herself to a woman,” she said, quoting her fa- promoting higher education, inter- ther, “you raise a nation.” cultural understanding, and youth As part of responsible child- empowerment. “Each one of us has rearing, Shabazz urged audience the power to make a change,” she members to teach accurate history. said. “History cannot be one-sided,” she Using her parents and grandpar- said, describing hate crimes perpe- ents as examples, Shabazz described trated against African Americans how a loving family can instill positive in the mid-20th century. “When we Audience members snap photos of author Ilyasah Shabazz, daughter of Malcolm X values in children. Shabazz noted that hate another, in actuality we hate and Betty Shabazz, during her Auditorium Speaker Series presentation. her grandparents, Earl and Louise ourselves.” Little, fostered leadership potential in Shabazz has described her fam- her father, Malcolm X, whom Shabazz ily’s experiences in Growing Up X. Relive Your Favorite Sessions or Hear What You Missed described as a compassionate man In addition, she co-edited The Diary who sacrificed himself for the good of of Malcolm X (forthcoming 2015) If you’re a full registrant of ALA Annual Conference, you’ll have a chance society. Although Shabazz was three with Herb Boyd and worked with to revisit some of your favorite sessions and catch some you missed through years old when her father was assas- illustrator AG Ford on Malcolm the conference recordings. All full registrants of the conference will get an sinated, she recalls sitting with him Little: The Boy Who Grew Up to email in a few weeks when the recordings are available with instructions on and eating oatmeal cookies while he Become Malcolm X and with Kekla how to access them. Although we don’t have permission to record all events read and read. “I was in love with my Magoon on X (forthcoming 2014). and sessions, the range of what is available will offer you a good chance father,” Shabazz said. “He was Daddy. She expressed a hope that books to recapture some of the learning, highlights, and energy you enjoyed on The house came alive when he came like these can help society bring the ground here in Las Vegas. We encourage you to make the most of this home.” up kinder, more historically aware benefit of your full registration! Shabazz went on to speak about generations to come. Borrowing for the DIGITAL AGE Compatibility and utility for a changing world, MyiLibrary helps libraries keep pace with an increasingly mobile community of readers. Visit us at the ALA Annual Exhibits in booth #611 and register to win an iPad! www.ingramcontent.com/libraries Page 4 • Cognotes Monday, June 30, 2014 Issues Examined in Offering 3-D Printing Services in Libraries By Michelle Kowalsky plications. The session, sponsored Corinne Hill, executive director ALA’s Office for Information Technol- Rowan University, by United for Libraries, featured of the Chattanooga (Tenn.) Public ogy Policy, “but this should not scare Glassboro (N.J.) a panel of ALA staff members who Library, described the efforts of her us as librarians.” Wapner explained addressed legal and policy issues staff in providing 3-D printing ser- that the library profession is used to Information professionals from in offering this service to patrons, vices that encourage innovation and dealing with multiple perspectives on many types of libraries gathered as well as a public librarian who experimentation at a low cost. Fees an issue, as well as with continually on Saturday to discuss evolving implemented 3-D printing programs for consumable materials for printing evolving technologies, so librarians’ 3-D printing policies and their im- in multiple branches. projects are charged to patrons’ library 3-D printer initiatives should not be cards, and library staff provided basic hampered by fear of impending legisla- and advanced training in use of the tion or evolving best practices. Cognotes machine. Barbara Jones, director of the Of- ISSN: 0738-4319 ALA Liaison The service became so popular fice for Intellectual Freedom at ALA, Volume 2014 Issue IX Paul Graller that print jobs from both children and provided some preliminary guidelines adults had created up to a three-week for 3-D printer policies while multiple Senior Reporter Publisher/Managing Editor waiting time before additional printers ALA committees are working together Brad Martin Deb Nerud Vernon were purchased. “I believe that 3-D to identify and review possible models LAC Group printing will soon impact our daily for adoption. She encouraged libraries New York, NY Photography lives, and it will do for manufacturing to use positive language in the policy Reporters Curtis Compton what the Internet did for information,” rather than worry patrons with a Armando Solares Hill said. negative or worried tone; implement a Talea Anderson Michael Buxbaum Such technological advances pres- written policy immediately, even if it Central Washington University ent many options for technological must be revised more frequently than Ellensburg, Wash. Production and ethical learning. Patrons may other policies; and see a 3-D printer Michelle Kowalsky Tim Mercer inadvertently infringe on existing and the creative process in action at Rowan University Jenn Waters patents and trademarks, such as when another location, and talk to others, Glassboro, N.J.
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