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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.

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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.

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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. CustomNews, Inc. a child wants to print a replica of a before sitting down to design your popular toy. Yet these instances pres- own policy. Ashley Smolinski Media Manager ent teachable moments for which the Jones encouraged librarians to Grand Rapids, Mich. Fiona Soltes library profession can help carve out share their policies, problems encoun- a legal “bright line” of acceptable use tered, and results of challenges with Students to ALA Video Editors which complies with local, state, and ALA so that guidelines which are be- Heather Johnson Olaf Anderson federal laws. ing developed can be informed by prac- Katie O’Connor Guido Ronge “The legal implications are many tices already encountered in libraries. Lauren Moviai and uncertain,” explained Charlie Send your suggestions for 3-D printing Wapner, information policy analyst at guidelines to [email protected].

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Awarded YA novelist Lorie Ann Grover is one of dozens of authors discussing their books with ALA Annual Conference attendees at The audience reacts to the wit of comic book king Stan Lee. the YA Author Coffee Klatch.

Doug van der Veen reads a book with his 3-year-old daughter, Calder, in the Burgeon Group booth bookmobile in the exhibit hall.

Elizabeth Shirek (front right), East Central Library, Chisago City, MN, joins other librarians for the Think Fit “Power Flow” yoga class.

Author Mo Willems presents youth outreach librarian Laurence Copel, New Jon Scieszka critiques Loren Long’s sketches during the Ultimate Picture Book Orleans, with the first Lemony Snicket Prize for Noble Librarians Faced with Sketch-Off Session. Adversity during the ALA Awards. 215174_Cognotes AdALA 2014_Full.indd 1 of all members’ eorts. they theimpact magnify of libraries, representing the sum improving service for theircommunities. collectively, And, and resources inways that save timeand money while shape thefuture of all libraries. They share Working together, OCLC members explore

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Equality, Diversity, Inclusion Discussed at ALA Membership Meeting How to Become a Social Media American Library Association Pres- members and in changing the conver- Guru in Job Searching ident Barbara K. Stripling welcomed sation about sensitive diversity topics? ALA members to the 2014 Member- 3. What role can ALA play in break- By Katie O’Connor displayed will help them find your ship Meeting on Saturday. ing down discriminatory barriers for Student to ALA profile. Assisted by ALA President-Elect members of our communities? Next, I Need A Library Job (IN- Courtney L. Young, ALA Executive Member responses to these ques- Using social media effectively ALJ.com) founder and publisher Director Keith Michael Fiels, and tions were strong and varied. Several can aid in job searching or mak- Naomi House spoke about Facebook Parliamentarian Eli Mina, Stripling members asked for a better working ing a career change, or even just and Twitter. Following libraries outlined the meeting agenda, which definition of “diversity” as the task in establishing new connections. and other organizations or associa- included a discussion on equality, force moves forward as well as safe, In a career development workshop tions on Facebook and Twitter can diversity, and inclusion both in the judgment-free forums for conversa- held at the ALA Placement Center be very beneficial. Tweet chats, library workforce and in the communi- tions about sensitive topics. To address on Saturday, participants learned which are live conversations around ties libraries serve. deeply embedded prejudices that hin- about creating effective LinkedIn a particular topic, are a great way Stripling opened the meeting with sol- der diversity in the library workforce, profiles, using sites like Face- to become engaged on Twitter. emn recognition of the following memo- one member asked that ALA leader- book and Twitter to learn about However, House stressed the impor- rials: members Eliza Dresang, Marilyn ship play a key role in breaking down job opportunities, and creating tance of being actively engaged, not Miller, Emily Stewart Boyce, Margaret barriers and obstacles. digital resumes on YouTube and merely being passive users. Mary (Maggie) Kimmel, Birdie MacLen- Overall, members seemed to agree Pinterest. Finally, Natasha Dass-Ford, nan, and author Nancy Garden. She on the need for real conversations To kick off the session, Angelique youth services manager at the also recognized the 75th anniversary of about equality, diversity, and inclu- Simmons, chief librarian at the Cumberland County Public Li- the Association of College and Research sion, with one member remarking, Throckmorton Library in Fort brary and Information Center in Libraries (ACRL). “What’s uncomfortable helps us learn.” Bragg, N.C., spoke about LinkedIn. Fayetteville, N.C., shared tips on Stripling and Presidential Task The charge of the ALA Presidential She emphasized that LinkedIn using YouTube and Pinterest. Both Force on Equality, Diversity, and Task Force on Equality, Diversity, profiles should not simply echo re- platforms can be used to create a Inclusion co-chair Martin Garnar, and Inclusion is to develop a plan and sumes. Instead, the profile should virtual resume. With both sites, moderated a passionate member- strategic actions to build more equity, showcase special accomplishments it is important for job seekers to driven discussion framed by three key diversity, and inclusion among ALA and skills. Simmons discussed the create a brand and an identity for questions: members, the field of librarianship, importance of using keywords in themselves. 1. What can ALA do to promote the and library communities. The task the profile that highlight skills. The session closed with an em- recruitment and retention of a diverse force was convened for a two-year Recruiters will often search by phasis on active social networking library workforce? term beginning in April 2014 and keywords to find candidates for and the benefits it can bring to any 2. What role can ALA play in break- continuing through the close of the positions, so having these keywords job search. ing down discriminatory barriers for 2016 Annual Conference.

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Penguin thanks all of the librarians, authors, and staff who made this conference a success! penguin group (usa) Page 10 • Cognotes Monday, June 30, 2014 Reading Promotion Activities for the Tech Set By Michelle Kowalsky loaded instructional videos as reinforce- and contain a question that viewers Skype sessions with YA authors and Rowan University, Glassboro (N.J.) ment for finding library items correctly. must answer as part of the exercise. view bulletin boards which showcase They found that this process made They also use Kindles and Amazon printouts of the library’s Facebook Librarians from the T. C. Williams learning fun and provided better out- gift cards to create a timely patron- and Twitter exchanges with famous High School in Alexandria (Va.) de- comes than outdated paper scavenger driven acquisition system, responding writers. This is especially useful in scribed a variety of technologically- hunts, especially since the tool employed to requests for purchases via down- providing engagement despite some infused reading promotion strategies was entirely new to the students. loading ebooks and circulating Kindles students’ lack of personal electronics at the American Association School Li- The 30-second instructional videos with the requested book as soon as the or home Internet access. brarians (AASL) session “Transforming featured other students, who recom- next day. Since students check out the These reading promotions are inter- Teaching and Learning” on Saturday. mend books, teach useful library con- library’s shared ebook readers, their spersed with other types of activities like Beth Ebenstein Mulch and Gerard cepts, or provide motivational encour- perusal of other students’ requested logo design contests, creation of READ Joria described their 2,300 students agement for reading. Often the videos books encourage discovery and more posters, or parties which required read- as perfect candidates for interactive are composed and directed by the time spent reading a variety of genres. ing and posting an online review of four reading activities, and characterized students, in classes or small groups, Students periodically engage in library books as an entry ticket. their public high school as diverse in almost every way: demographically, linguistically, and socioeconomically. Libraries Win Graphic Novel Grants They engage the school community The American Library Association initiative. of special graphic novel and comic with a variety of techniques to involve (ALA) and the Will and Ann Eisner The 2014 Will Eisner Graphic Nov- programs to engage their patrons. individual students, student clubs, Family Foundation announced the el Growth Grant was presented to Yp- Each of the grants awards the and teachers with reading activities two winners of the first Will Eisner silanti District Library (Mich.). The winning library a $2,000 voucher throughout the year. Graphic Novel Grants for Libraries project “Graphic Novels in Health- to purchase graphic novels from the The audience was most interested Saturday. The grants, funded by the care: An Opportunity for Growth” distributor-partner Brodart; $1,000 in the team’s use of Aurasma, a free, foundation are administered by ALA’s expands their medical graphic novel to host a graphic novel-themed augmented reality app to host a Games and Gaming Round Table and collection and offers programs that event; and a $1,000 stipend to attend technological scavenger hunt in the the Graphic Novels and Comics in demonstrate how graphic novels and the 2014 ALA Annual Conference in library. Students are encouraged to Libraries Member Initiative Group. comics can help with patient treat- Las Vegas. Additionally the winners find pre-determined targets such The Will Eisner Graphic Novel ment and recovery. will receive the Will Eisner Library as the biography section or specific Growth Grant provides support to a The 2014 Will Eisner Graphic (a graphic novel collection of Will library book, and to point their tablet library that would like to expand its Novel Innovation Grant was pre- Eisner’s work and biographies about or smartphone camera toward the tar- existing graphic novel services and sented to Lewis and Clark Li- the acclaimed writer and artist) and get in order to play the accompanying programs and the Will Eisner Graphic brary, Helena, Mont., for the project copies of the graphic novels nomi- informational video. Novel Innovation Grant provides sup- “Graphically Yours.” It includes nated for this year’s Will Eisner Mulch and Joria selected this tool, port to a library for the initiation of the development of a graphic novel Awards at Comic-Con International: determined the targets, and then up- a graphic novel service, program or collection and a month-long slate San Diego. Free Driver’s Ed Program for your library

Application Deadline: 12:00 PM EST on August 15, 2014 If accepted, all development and hosting costs will be absorbed by the program sponsor, Driving-Tests.org. The service will be free for as long as the library continues to participate in the program. Page 12 • Cognotes Monday, June 30, 2014

Alexander McCall Smith Charms Audience By Heather Johnson AASL Announces Student to ALA 2014 Best Teaching Internationally acclaimed author & Learning Apps Alexander McCall Smith has penned The American Association of more than 100 books, including his School Librarians (AASL) an- well-known and bestselling No. 1 La- nounced its 2014 list of Best Apps dies’ Detective Agency series, academic for Teaching & Learning at this titles, and popular children’s books. American Library Association Smith has delighted millions with Annual Conference. The list of his works. 25 apps provides new technology Smith spoke vivaciously about resources for school librarians his personal life, explaining his and their teacher collaborators. contribution to The Really Terrible Now in its second year, the list is Orchestra in Edinburgh as a bas- considered the "best of the best" soonist. While Smith was born in by AASL. what is now Zimbabwe, he was raised The selection committee devel- and educated in Scotland. With en- oped an evaluation criterion for thusiastic storytelling, Smith nar- vetting apps in five distinct catego- rated his self-proclaimed “nonfiction” ries connected to pedagogy: books; experience in Italy as he journeyed science technology engineering, on a bulldozer and assisted a priest and math (STEM); organization Alexander McCall Smith, author of the internationally acclaimed No. 1 Ladies’ and winemaker for a Montalcino and management; social sciences; Detective Agency series, makes his Auditorium Speaker Series presentation. wine tasting. and content creation. Chosen Weaving humor throughout his for their embodiment of AASL’s librarians to wine tasters, who clas- As for his writing and future presentation, Smith spoke about the learning standards and support sify and describe books with expertise. content, Smith’s newest standalone nature of readership, complaints of the school librarian’s role in Smith told the audience about the title, The Forever Girl, was recently from book groups, and adoration for implementing career and college origin of his No. 1 Ladies’ Detective released. New additions will be re- his characters. With jest, he urged readiness standards, the apps Agency series and diagnosed himself leased in the coming year, including the American Library Association to honored in 2014 include: as a “serial novelist” with no known new titles to the No. 1 Ladies’ Detec- manage book groups as a serious issue • Books: A Day in the Market, cure. After his talk, Smith accepted tive Agency series and The Sunday like intellectual freedom, encourage Audubon Guides: Butterflies, and answered questions from an en- Philosophy Club series to be released authors not to write books by offering Brian Cox’s Wonder of Life, Disney gaged audience. October 2014. prestigious awards, and compared Animated, War Horse Interactive Edition • STEM: Dragonbox Algebra 5+, Kodable Pro, Monster Physics, AAAS & SubAru NOVA Elements, Water Cycle HD • Organization and manage- congratulate the winners of the ment: Easy Portfolio, GoodReader, instaGrok, Pocket, Subtext • Social sciences: Civil War 2014 AAAS/Subaru by KIDS DISCOVER, Duolingo, Historypin, Umano, US Geogra- SB&F Prize for Excellence phy by Discovery Education • Content creation: Notability, in Science Books Photo Editor by Aviary, RWT Timeline, Shadow Puppet, Tel- Visit us at booths 1709 and lagami Descriptions and tips for the 1608. Subaru, sponsor of the 2014 Best Apps can be found at www.ala.org/aasl/bestapps. prize, will be joining us with “More than anything else fun giveaways and a vehicle school librarians offer to the educational community, our abil- wrapped with the 2014 ity to select the best resources for teaching and learning has winning book covers. Stop to be our most valuable gift,” said AASL President Gail Dick- by to snap a picture with the inson. “Through the identifica- Subaru and to be entered tion of Best Apps for Teaching & Learning, students, teachers, into a daily drawing to win a and parents have a road map and field guide to help find just the set of the winning books and BEST apps.” The Best Apps for Teaching & other prizes! Learning list is based on feedback and nominations from AASL members. School librarians can nominate their favorite apps at www.ala.org/aasl/bestapps. Nomi- nations to be considered for recognition at the 2015 ALA Annual Conference must be submitted by March 1, 2015. Monday, June 30, 2014 Cognotes • Page 13

The Speaker Still Stirs Discussion By Brad Martin audience that in some way mirrored Celebrate the Best in GLBTQ LAC Group the discussions of several decades ago among ALA members. Attend- Literature at the 2014 Stonewall It has been almost 40 years since ees questioned the subject matter “The Speaker” was released, but it and how it was presented as being Book Awards Brunch continues to provoke strong opinions racist, and others felt that the intel- Join the ALA Gay, Lesbian, Lori Duron (Raising My Rainbow: on many levels. lectual freedom issues could have Bisexual, and Transgender Round Adventures in Raising a Fabulous, The film, produced by the ALA been presented in a better way. The Table (GLBTRT) and award-win- Gender Creative Son, Broadway Intellectual Freedom Committee film’s production was also called ning authors in celebration of the Books, an imprint of Crown and released in 1977, tells of a high into question, with some criticizing very best in GLBTQ literature at Publishing, a division of Random school committee that votes to invite a what they called a secret process the 2014 Stonewall Book Awards House, Inc., 2013); and Barbara speaker whose views on race provoke a that would have benefited with more Brunch, held during the ALA Gittings Literature Award winner debate between those arguing for free involvement and input. Annual Conference in Las Vegas. Hilary Sloin (Art on Fire, Bywater speech and those at the school and in Praise for the film was given for The 2014 Awards Brunch will Books, 2013). the community who feel his appearance raising issues and generating discus- take place from 10:30 a.m. – 2:00 Sponsored by the ALA GLB- is too offensive and troublesome to risk. sion, although there was some dis- p.m. today at Paris Las Vegas, TRT, the Stonewall Book Awards is After the screening, Jonathan agreement on whether “The Speaker” Champagne 1 ballroom. the first and longest-enduring book Kelley, program coordinator of ALA’s is useful today as a teaching tool be- The Stonewall Book Awards award series for LGBT literature. Office of Intellectual Freedom, cause of being dated and flawed. Brunch will honor the 2014 win- The award recognizes English- moderated a conversation with the It was clear that intellectual freedom battles continue to be fought to- ner and honor authors, including language works of exceptional day and that a need exists to educate Mike Morgan & Larry Romans merit relating to the gay, lesbian, people about this topic. Children’s and Young Adult win- bisexual, and transgender experi- Pew Research Center There will be another screening ners Kirstin Cronn-Mills (Beau- ence in children’s and young adult and discussion on this afternoon at tiful Music for Ugly Children, literature, literature, and non- Defines Library Users 1:00 p.m. during the session: “Speak- Flux, 2013) and e.E. Charlton- fiction. Since the award’s inception Not only will Lee Rainie (director, ing About the Speaker.” Moderated by Trujillo (Fat Angie, Candlewick in 1971, more than 50 titles have Pew Research Center’s Internet Proj- Julius C. Jefferson, Jr., the program’s Press, 2013); Israel Fishman been honored. ect) discuss the Pew’s new national participants will be Robert Wedge- Non-Fiction Award Winners Da- Tickets are $55. For more in- study about public library typology worth, past ALA executive director; vid McConnell (American Honor formation, and to register, please this morning at the Committee on Beverly Lynch, UCLA Graduate Killings: Desire and Rage Among visit http://www.alaannual.org. Research and Statistics’ session – he School of Education & Information Men, Akashic Books, 2013) and Registration code: GLB1. will also reveal exciting news designed Studies; and Marc McCallon, Abilene to help libraries to better understand Christian University. their users on a local level. The program, “Who Uses Libraries and Who Doesn’t: A Special Typology,” will start at 10:30 a.m. in LVCC-N243. Pew’s study looked to help define what kinds of people are engaged with the public library, segmenting them into “types.” These groupings, which Cataloger’s Desktop include “library lovers,” “print tradi- tionalists,” and “distant admirers,” and others, help define why certain people use libraries – and others do New user interface • See a demo today! not. “We are excited to have Lee Rainie share the findings of Pew’s new study Booth 1709 for the CORS Annual Conference session,” said CORS chair Linda Hofschire. “This will be a great oppor- 3 major enhancements to the user interface See the daily demo in our booth theater—or tunity for librarians to gain a better will be launched in September 2014: drop by anytime for a personalized tour by understanding of the types of people who use their libraries, and how they our expert staff. can use this information strategically •Search by facets—expanded search for planning, promotion, and advocacy Booth Theater Presentation Schedule: efforts.” capabilities: citation, task, material type, Saturday, Sunday & Monday He will explore the implications of publisher, resources type, language, this work for library leaders as they 10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. each day explore new services. 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ALA Black Caucus Unveils Reading is Grand! Grant Winners During the American Library is a celebration of the important role Calcasieu Parish Public Library, Epps cooking lesson and cook one traditional Association (ALA) Annual Confer- grandparents play in the lives of chil- Memorial Branch in Lake Charles, soul food dish together at the PB&J ence and Exhibition, Jerome Offord, dren, as, through their infinite wisdom La.; and Buffalo and Erie County Pub- Kitchen. Jr., president of the Black Caucus of and experience, children learn the lic Library, Frank E. Merriweather, Calcasieu Parish Public Library, the American Library Association unique cultural and familial values Jr., Branch Library, in Buffalo, N.Y. Epps Memorial Branch, Lake (BCALA), announced the names of that help them grow into valuable The libraries were selected based on Charles, La. three libraries that will receive the contributors to the community. the level of creativity and originality The Epps Memorial Library Grand- 2014 Reading Is Grand! Celebrating The grant-winning libraries are: of program criteria, action plans, level parent’s Reading Time program will Grand-Families Telling Our Stories Jefferson-Madison Regional Library, of involvement of grandparents in the be implemented as a four-part series @ Your Library grant. The program Central Branch, in Charlottesville, Va; activities, and impact of the program of reading nights for grandparents on the community. and their grandchildren. The first two The three winning library pro- nights will be storytime, in which a grams are as follows: book selected from the BCALA’s Afri- Jefferson-Madison Regional can American Grandparents Grand- Library, Central Branch, in Families Themed Booklist is read Charlottesville, Va. by the grandparents to the children The Reading is Grand! Let’s Cook in the group. Each book will be dis- Program will take place in the fall of cussed, and parts of the story will be 2014. Using titles from books such as analyzed by emphasizing how stories My Pop Pop and Me, by Irene Smalls are formulated from past experiences. and illustrated by Cathy Ann Johnson The third day, grandparents will be and Full Full Full of Love, by Trish asked to assist their grandchildren in Cooke and illustrated by Paul How- writing their own stories, which may ard, as well as other books selected be based on family and personal expe- from the BCALA’s African Ameri- riences. On the final day of the series, can Grandparents Grand-Families grandparents and their grandchildren Themed Booklist, local grandparents will present their individual stories will share their stories that will in- to the participants. To culminate the clude family recipes with their grand- program, the stories will be complied ALA President-elect Courtney Young, seated, right, met Saturday with Korean children. The recipes will be complied into a book that will be cataloged and Library Association President Hee-Yoon Yoon, seated, left, to discuss future into a cookbook that will be published distributed to each of the participants. collaborative efforts between the two associations. ALA and KLA signed a and shared with participating grand- Buffalo and Erie County Public Memorandum of Understanding last fall to increase their cooperation. parents and their grandchildren. After Library, Frank R. Merriweather, the session, participants will have a Jr., Branch Library, N.Y. The library will designate one weekend in conjunction with World Storytelling Day as “Celebrating Grand Families–Telling Our Stories Weekend,” with storytellers scheduled to talk about the importance and me- chanics of storytelling. Storytellers from Tradition Keep- ers–Black Storytellers of Western New York will encourage grandparents and Visit Booth # 953 for their grandchildren to listen to the experts and then create a journal of their own stories. They also will be Presentations, Prizes, and encouraged to talk to others to share their stories. The sessions, when given a Photo with “Austin Powers” approval, will be audio taped and posted on library system website www. Come to one of our presentations on Friday, 6/27 through Sunday, 6/29 on: Journal Content Packages, BuffaloLib.org as well as on other TFO & TFO Mobile, or Open Access and take a photo with our “Austin Powers” look-alike! forms of social media, including Face- book and on CDs to reach out to others interested in the art of storytelling. PRESENTATION SCHEDULE Two weeks following the program, Fri, June 27 Sat, June 28 Sun, June 29 Mon, June 30 the library will display the journals and or portions of the journals for Routledge public viewing at a program featuring Handbooks Online X 10:00 am 2:00 pm 10:00 am another professional storyteller. Each grant-winning library will CRCnetBASES X 11:00 am 3:00 pm 11:00 am receive $500, which will be used to Journal Content supplement their Reading Is Grand! Packages 6:15 pm 1:00 pm 12:00 pm 11:30 am program. 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Award-Winning Evening Hundreds of enthusiastic attendees – including winners Doris Kearns Goodwin and Donna Tartt and featured speaker Karin Slaughter – enjoyed an engaging program hosted by selection committee chair Nancy Pearl at the 2014 Andrew Carnegie Medals for Excellence in Fiction and Nonfiction announcement, presentation, and reception on Saturday evening. The event has become a conference highlight for many.

Attendees – including the winners, ALA Executive Director Keith Fiels, and ALA President Barbara K. Stripling – applaud Karin Slaughter’s entertaining speech.

Nancy Pearl prepares to announce the Andrew Carnegie Med- als for Excellence in Fiction and Nonfiction winners. Pearl’s three-year term as inaugural selection committee chair ended with this event.

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Award-winning crime writer Karin Slaughter gave credit to her grandmother, the southern tradition of oral storytelling, and libraries for inspiring her career as a writer. “Like many authors, I owe my career to the librarians who gave me great books to read.” Doris Kearns Goodwin took home the nonfiction medal for The Bully Pulpit: Theodore Roosevelt, William Howard Taft, and the Golden Age of Journalism, and Donna Tartt was awarded the fiction medal for The Goldfinch. Tartt said in her acceptance speech that were it not for librarians, none of the evening’s speakers would be standing there.

Doris Kearns Goodwin chats with attendees at the reception. Attendees enjoy drinks and dessert as they mingle with the winning authors, speaker Karin Slaughter, selection committee members, colleagues, publishers, and ALA leaders at the reception after the program. Page 18 • Cognotes Monday, June 30, 2014

Two New LIRT Awards Presented at ALA Annual Conference 2014 The Library Instruction Round “Kenneth Burhanna’s commitment thank them and let them know they porated gamification. The committee Table (LIRT) announced the winners to creating and advancing resources matter and that they’re making a appreciated that Cannon Memorial’s of their two new awards. Both of these that further both high school and difference. I also want to thank the program had clear objectives, was new awards recognize excellence in college-level information literacy Library Instruction Round Table relatively low cost and reproducible, information literacy and instruction. initiatives really resonated with com- for their efforts to engage, discuss, and had a built-in assessment plan.” The LIRT Librarian Recognition mittee members,” Brown explained. and recognize the work librarians Jacalyn Bryan, assistant professor Award was presented to Kenneth “His work exemplifies LIRT’s mission have done across the educational and reference and instructional ser- Burhanna, assistant dean for en- to develop life-long learners. The com- continuum. Their efforts help librar- vices librarian at Cannon Memorial, gagement and outreach at Kent State mittee valued that his contributions ians to learn and make connections said, “We are delighted to accept this University (Ohio). The Librarian Rec- extend beyond his academic position so we can continue to help students at award on behalf of the librarians and ognition Award is presented in recog- to benefit a wide range of instructors all levels develop strong information staff at the Cannon Memorial Library nition of an individual’s contribution and learners in multiple life stages. literacy practices.” at Saint Leo University. This award to the development, advancement, and Through state and local initiatives, Innovation in Instruction Award recognizes our ability to respond to support of information literacy and national projects including TRAILS winner Cannon Memorial Library changes in the educational landscape, instruction. The LIRT Innovation in and PRIMO, and award-winning at Saint Leo University designed an to provide opportunities for interac- Instruction Award was presented to publications, Burhanna’s many ac- effective and innovative take on the tive student-centered learning, and to Cannon Memorial Library at Saint complishments in instruction merit traditional new student orientation collaborate with departments outside Leo University (Fla). The Innovation his attainment of the inaugural LIRT library scavenger hunt. Responding of the library.” in Instruction Award is presented to Librarian Recognition Award.” to changes in Saint Leo’s introduc- “I'm delighted that LIRT has be- a library that demonstrates innova- Burhanna said, “I am humbled tion to the University Experience gun formally recognizing the amaz- tion in support of information literacy to be named the first recipient of course for first-year students, librar- ing instruction that is going on in all and instruction, with an emphasis the LIRT Librarian Recognition ians at Cannon Memorial developed types of libraries,” LIRT President on low-cost and easily reproducible Award. I really feel I am accepting a multi-stage program based around Barbara Hopkins said, “and I am innovations. this on behalf of the many colleagues a “Mission Impossible” theme that overwhelmed with the professional- Sherri Brown, chair of the award in K-12 and higher education with involved saving “Fritz,” the Univer- ism and impact of those entries we subcommittee for the Librarian whom I have worked side-by-side sity’s mascot. Paula C. Johnson, 2014 received.” The awards were presented Recognition Award, said Kenneth in connecting libraries to student LIRT awards committee chair said, on Sunday morning as the opening Burhanna was chosen from a pool of success for many years. I know that “Saint Leo truly innovated, using a event of the LIRT program, “Going very talented nominees. Subcommit- there are thousands of librarians new curriculum, newer technology, All In: Library Instruction for Stu- tee members noted Burhanna’s length out there working hard, sometimes and new pedagogical techniques. dents in Online Education Programs.” and breadth of service in support of in isolation, often with only meager Their instruction utilized a flipped Award winners each received a $1,000 information literacy and instruction resources, and in receiving this classroom approach, a video tutorial, cash prize, a plaque, and a $500 travel as commendable. award, I want to take a moment to and team-based learning that incor- stipend.

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Congressman John Lewis and Andrew Leadership Begins with Youth Services Aydin Encourage Speaking Up By Ashley Smolinski position in management can involve Grand Rapids, Mich. comparing the size of the library, By Heather Johnson learned about nonviolence, and prac- budget, culture statement, and orga- Student to ALA ticed peaceful demonstrations that led Not every children’s or youth nizational chart, said Creger. When to his arrest at 17 years old. These librarian envisions becoming a direc- looking at the new responsibilities to Congressman John Lewis and co- experiences are documented in March: tor someday. But you might be more be acquired (scheduling, staff devel- author Andrew Aydin took the PopTop Book One. Lewis explained that he ready than you think. “Children’s opment, handling customer issues, Stage Sunday afternoon, offering a wants this book to “inspire another Librarians in the Lead: Managing and discipline), it’s also important passionate talk and discussion about generation to speak up, speak out, get Change, Inspiring & Empowering to realize that you may be giving up their book, March: Book One (Top up, get in trouble – necessary trouble – the Next Generation” on Sunday time on the desk or storytime. Shelf Productions), a New York Times to change the world.” Lewis continued focused on the positive qualities “Leadership can happen at all bestseller, Coretta Scott King Honor and exclaimed, “We are one people, one that youth librarians bring to the levels,” Parrott explained, referenc- book, YALSA Outstanding Book family, one house – the world house.” upper management table. Panelists ing three keys to success shared at for the College Bound, and the first Following Lewis, Aydin addressed Amber Creger, Gretchen Caserotti, the Emerging Leaders leadership graphic novel winner of the Robert F. the popularity and use of their graphic and Kiera Parrott shared their per- development session. It’s important to Kennedy Book Award. novel. Aydin stated that 15,000 incom- sonal experiences in leadership and show up, volunteer to do something, Lewis provided historical back- ing freshman will use this resource in management, describing habits of and do what you volunteered to do. ground of his childhood in Troy, Ala., three top universities in the United effective leaders, types of leaders, and Parrott also mentioned that recog- of raising chickens and aspiring to be- States this year. He reported that ways to groom and mentor other lead- nizing that people are motivated by come a minister. He experienced being 30 states are currently using March: ers once you have become established. a variety of factors including achieve- denied equal rights when he was told Book One, and he would like to see Children’s librarians are naturally ment, affiliation, and power, can be the library was for whites only, not col- more schools and states using this suited for leadership, the panel advo- advantageous when you’re looking for ored children. When he questioned the book as an example to the next gen- cated. Qualities of many youth librar- buy-in from team or staff members. community’s segregation as a young eration about nonviolence. “The next ians include creativity, relationship When considering moving up in boy, the adults in his life responded, generation can see this as a way to live skills, experience serving patrons position, recommended competencies “That’s the way it is. Don’t get in the their lives,” he said. of all ages, and the ability to see the include experience in supervisory way. Don’t get in trouble.” Lewis and Aydin thanked librarians big picture while also planning down roles, change management, flex- However, upon hearing the words for lifting the project and embracing the to the details. After all, Caserotti ibility, communication, and project of Rosa Parks and discovering the title. They accepted questions from the explained, “You work with everyone, management. The panel described actions of Dr. Martin Luther King, audience. After the discussion, a book not just children!” Identifying your the pleasure they’ve had expanding Jr., Lewis was inspired to get in the signing was held. Lewis and Aydin are skills early on and thinking about their professional roles and how way. He wrote King about his struggle excited to continue the March project what skills are needed is a great way their early experience working with with getting into Troy State College, and said they would be delighted to to start planning your ascent. youth services allowed them to move now Troy University. He met King, attend ALA in future years. Determining the “right fit” for a forward with success.

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Common Core Standards in Real Libraries LITA President’s Program By Heather Johnson al resources, deepen our understanding Student to ALA of the ladder of complexity, and provide Features Kimberly Bryant an alternative to prescriptive curricu- Common Core Standards are be- lum kits in real libraries. The Library and Information been absent from the computer ing implemented in schools across Alyson Beecher, literacy and cur- Technology Association (LITA) science landscape, and Bryant the United States. This creates op- riculum specialist at Pasadena (Calif.) Awards and President’s Pro- wanted to give these girls a chance portunities and challenges for schools, Unified School District, noted that gram opened Sunday afternoon to become innovators and creators libraries, and professionals to balance in K-5, equal amounts of fiction and with a presentation of outstand- in technology. informational and literary texts in the nonfiction are implemented in the cur- ing achievement awards and Black Girls Code offers technol- curriculum. Panelists and presenters riculum, including print and digital scholarships. After the awards ogy workshops in seven cities to at the “Common Core IRL: In Real information. presentation, LITA President girls age 7-17 and provides mentor- Libraries” are optimistic about the The speakers focused on expository, Cindi Trainor Blyberg introduced ing in a culturally sensitive setting. future of Common Core and offer narrative, persuasive, descriptive, and Kimberly Bryant, founder of Black Bryant’s vision for the organization ways to support elementary students poetic nonfiction resources. When im- Girls Code. is to teach one million girls how to and teachers with rich resources and plementing these resources, it is impor- Black Girls Code, a nonprofit code by 2040. She shared chal- librarian expertise. tant to note the ladder of complexity and organization, was founded in 2011, lenges and success stories from Mary Ann Scheuer, school librar- offer something for each reading level in in part due to Bryant noticing that the program with attendees, and ian at Emerson Elementary School in a classroom. For example, Cathy Pot- her young daughter was spending offered long-term possibilities to Berkeley, Calif., was joined by three ter, school librarian at Falmouth (Me.) a lot of time on the computer. Afri- ensure girls of color are entering other panelists who commented on the Elementary School, suggested that for can-American women have largely the technology field. Common Core Standards that add li- an elementary classroom, librarians brary expertise to evaluating education- can develop and supply a range of text and digital resources from first grade through sixth grade within lesson plans. These resources gradually increase in text complexity. The panel offered an in-depth ex- planation about the factors of text complexity in print factors, such as size of print, embedded vocabulary, spacing, headings, diagrams, and margin width. All of these are considered with the success of a young reader in mind. Examples from the presentation can be found at http://bit.ly/ccirl2014. The speakers emphasized the importance of collaborating with teachers. Once that relationship is built, librarians can build relationships outside the school with public librarians who may be able to share their resources to support the schools and students. Communicating regularly and drawing on the strengths of others help support and implement the Com- mon Core Standards more effectively.

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Authors Gather for United for Libraries’ Gala Author Tea, Sponsored by ReferenceUSA Friends and Foundations to Receive $1,000 Laurie R. King, Jean Kwok, Emily New York Times bestselling author of St. John Mandel, James Rollins, and international thrillers, translated into Baker & Taylor Awards from United for Libraries Heather Gudenkauf will be among the more than 40 languages. His Sigma series The Friends of the Peoria (Ariz.) Public Library and the Friends of the featured authors at United for Librar- has been lauded as one of the “top crowd Weber County Library System (Ogden, Utah), along with the Danville ies’ Gala Author Tea, sponsored by pleasers” (New York Times) and one of the (Ill.) Library Foundation will be honored with Baker & Taylor Awards ReferenceUSA, at 2:00 p.m. today in “hottest summer reads” (People). during the United for Libraries Gala Author Tea sponsored by Reference- LVH-Pavilion 02-03. Heather Gudenkauf (Little Mercies, USA. The awards honor Friends groups and library foundations for their Authors will discuss their writing MIRA/Harlequin) is the author of The outstanding efforts to support libraries, and includes a prize of $1,000. lives and forthcoming books. A light Weight of Silence, which debuted at No. Tickets to the Gala Author Tea, featuring bestselling authors Heather offering of tea, finger sandwiches, and 4 on the New York Times bestsellers list Gudenkauf, Laurie R. King, Jean Kwok, Emily St. John Mandel, and a variety of sweet treats will be served. and remained on the list for 22 weeks James Rollins, will be available for purchase for $60 at the door while A book signing (with complimentary and has been published in 20 countries. supplies last. The event will be held today from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m., at the ARCs and books) will follow. Her second novel, These Things Hidden, LVH-Pavilion 02-03. A book signing will follow. Some books will be given Laurie R. King (The Beekeeper’s cemented Gudenkauf as a New York away free and others will be available for purchase at a generous discount. Apprentice, Picador/Macmillan) is the Times and USA Today bestselling au- Edgar Award–winning author of the thor. She lives in Iowa with her family. Kate Martinelli novels and the ac- Onsite tickets cost $60, if available. claimed Mary Russell-Sherlock Holmes mysteries. The Beekeeper’s Apprentice, the first in her Mary Russell series, was nominated for an Agatha Award and was named one of the Century’s Best 100 Mysteries by the Independent Mystery Booksellers Association. She lives in northern California. Jean Kwok (Mambo in Chinatown, Riverhead/Penguin) was born in Hong Kong and immigrated to Brooklyn as your 2015 ALA Midwinter Meeting & Exhibits and a young girl. She received her bach- Annual Conference & Exhibition registration! elor’s degree from Harvard University and completed an MFA in fiction at “The conversation starts here . . .” in Chicago, January 29-February 3, and continues Columbia. She worked as an English as we work on Transforming Our Libraries, Ourselves in San Francisco, June 25-30. teacher and Dutch-English translator at Leiden University in the Nether- lands and now writes full-time. She has been published in Story Magazine I have returned . . . and Prairie Schooner. Emily St. John Mandel (Station with a renewed zest Eleven, Knopf/Random House) was for my profession. born in British Columbia, Can. She is —Cortni O’Brien the author of three previous novels – Last Night in Montreal, The Singer's A must for the library professional who wants to stay Gun, and The Lola Quartet – all of conferences open which were Indie Next picks. She is gates to knowledge. ALA is the —Yoshira Castro a staff writer for The Millions, and of the her work has appeared in numerous —Jude Schanzer investment for anthologies, including The Best Amer- your money. —Gwendolyn B. ican Mystery Stories 2013. She lives The greatest Guster Welch professional development experience. in New York City with her husband. place on earth to —Ellen Spring James Rollins (The Sixth Extinction, William Morrow/HarperCollins) is The with fellow librarians. —Twana Cannon Like swimming in a cauldron of

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