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ala Issue I CognotesAtlanta Saturday—June 15, 2002 Changing the World: Spectrum Leadership Institute IV This year’s Spectrum Leadership In- as a proven asset both in private and pub- and special librarianship. ALA’s Associ- sensitivities or lack thereof and how that stitute kicked off on Tuesday, June 11th lic sectors. ate Executive Director of finance Greg will affect us as leaders and our success with the beat and rhythm of culture. The Prism Fellows from the University of Calloway spoke to scholars about han- as leaders,” she said. 2001 group of Spectrum Scholars were Rhode Island assisted at this institute by dling budgetary matters within institu- This year’s institute concluded with welcomed by ALA President John W. acting as facilitators and in showcasing tions and provided scholars with essen- as much life and energy as it began. A Berry and Incoming President Maurice graduate efforts, which included presen- tial financial skills. closing ceremony by Musica J. Freedman. Executive Director William tation skills, reference and teaching skills, Spectrum Scholar Petrina Jackson, Puterriquena gave scholars yet another Gordon congratulated the scholars and and more. Fellow Corrina Alves stated University of Pittsburgh, was glad to see taste of color and culture. Diversity pio- informed them of ALA’s continued com- that she was impressed with the level of such global approach in the delivery of neer, Dr. E.J. Josey, gave final words of mitment for diversifying the profession, awareness on diversity issues at the Spec- diversity and leadership issues. “The encouragement and inspiration. Please especially in this time of needed recruit- trum Institute. “Content for this insti- training of leadership here has encom- welcome these Spectrum Scholars (iden- ment. Financial support from Emory Uni- tute goes beyond the color of skin. This passed a wide perspective of not only tified by red badges/ribbons) to the pro- versity provided the opening for the first institute prepares you not only for the librarianship but of other areas as well,” fession while at the annual conference. evening with a very colorful and rhyth- profession, but it also covers diversity stated Jackson. Another scholar, There will be a Spectrum Scholar Forum mic showcase by the Injabulo Leta Afrikan awareness for other various communi- Alexandra Rivera-Rule, University of held on Monday, June 17th from 8:30 a.m. Dance & Drum Ensemble. ties,” she said. Michigan, commented on a presentation: to 12:30 p.m. at the Westin Peachtree Programming for this year’s institute Association of College and Research “It helps us to be aware of our cultural Plaza, room BR F. included two major elements: one with Libraries’ Camille Hazeur delivered a inspiration and the other of practicality practical exercise for identifying and deal- and usefulness. Inspiration was illumi- ing with perceptions of individuals and nated by Rutgers University’s Dr. Mark cultures in both professional and social Winston’s recital of Langston Hughes’s settings. Consultant Mickey Ann “I, Too.” Mark Winston provided schol- Hinojosa showcased a variety of career ars with backgrounds in recruitment options for recent graduates. The career theory, diversity efforts, and leadership option fair showcased employment op- development. Diversity was emphasized portunities in academic, public, school, Declaration of Independence To be Showcased Today To celebrate the American Library our conference,” said ALA President Association’s “Rediscover America @ your John W. Berry, who worked with Lear’s library™” initiative, a rare original copy staff to secure the display. “It fits per- of the Declaration of Independence will fectly with the conference theme, ‘Re- be featured during the ALA Annual Con- discover America @ your library.’ I ference in Atlanta. hope that all of our conference partici- The document will be on display in pants will take advantage of this tre- Hall B5 of the Georgia World Convention mendous opportunity.” Russ Mincey, of Zenith Labor Net, goes face to face with a Cheetah as he sets Center immediately following the Open- “The tour of the Declaration of Inde- up the Follett Library Resources booth #1346 on Friday. ing General Session today. Conference at- pendence invites us – and challenges us — tendees will be able to view the Declara- to take another look at the meaning of de- tion of Independence from 7 to 8:30 p.m. mocracy, freedom and citizenship in light Indigo Girls to Headline The Declaration of Independence is of our changing history and culture,” adds personally being shared with ALA by pro- Berry. “That’s what the ‘Rediscover ALA/ProQuest Scholarship Bash ducer Norman Lear, who co-founded a America @ your library’ initiative is all nationwide tour of the document. Called about.” Over the course of the last ten years, thusiasm for live performance. the Declaration of Independence Road Trip, In addition to the Declaration of Inde- the Indigo Girls have sold over eight mil- The Indigo Girls are bringing that en- the three-and-a-half year tour, proudly spon- pendence, a closed-captioned video pro- lion albums worldwide – including one thusiasm to the stage for the ALA/ sored by The Home Depot, is a non-profit, moting the initiative will be shown during double platinum, four platinum and four ProQuest Scholarship Bash, to be held nonpartisan project designed to encourage the Opening General Session. That video, gold albums – and have earned six Sunday, June 16 at 9:00 pm at the Hyatt civic activism and voting, especially among as well as a new television public service Grammy nominations. Regency Hotel, Centennial Ballroom. young people. Former Presidents Jimmy announcement, are available for purchase But more impressive than the industry Tickets are still available in the Georgia Carter and Gerald Ford are serving as hon- from the ALA Public Information Office. accolades and sales figures has been their sus- World Congress Center at the Scholarship orary co-chairs. ALA is one of the project’s To order, download an order form at tained ability to combine their voices and Bash booth near Registration. General ad- original partners. www.ala.org/@yourlibrary/store.cfm, call consistently reach out in the darkness and mission tickets are $30, and VIP tickets, Lear purchased the print through an 800-545-2433, ext 5041 or send an e-mail touch friends and strangers, enabling them to which include premier seating and a post- online Sotheby’s auction in June 2000 for to: [email protected]. feel at home, understood and inspired. show reception, are $75. $8.14 million. It was one of 200 “broad- For more details on the Declaration of Whether it’s staged at a campus cof- ALA thanks this year’s Bash sponsors, sides” printed by Philadelphia printer John Independence Road Trip, including re- feehouse or a sold-out Madison Square Gar- ProQuest, Ovid and Highsmith for their Dunlap on July 4,1776. The broadside was source material, visit the project’s Web site den, each Indigo Girls’ show conveys their support. The money raised at this year’s discovered hidden behind a painting pur- at www.IndependenceRoadTrip.org. Ex- passion for fresh musical ideas, their re- Bash will provide scholarships for gradu- chased at a flea market in 1989. hibit information for the Jimmy Carter spect for their audience and each other, ate students in library and information stud- “I can’t think of a more appropri- Presidential Library and Museum can be their commitment to peace and social jus- ies. All proceeds from ticket sales will ate piece of history to be featured at found at www.jimmycarterlibrary.org. tice, and especially their unflagging en- benefit ALA’s scholarships. Page 2 Cognotes Saturday, June 15, 2002 LIRT/ACRL IS Celebrates 25th Anniversary The Library Instruction Round Table program, “Emerging Visions: Libraries program, “Building Premier Learning and the ACRL Instruction Section invite and Education in the 21st Century.” The Communities: Strategies for Successful Corrections you to help them celebrate their 25th program, scheduled on Sunday, June 16 Library Involvement,” from 1:30-3:30 anniversaries in Atlanta. from 9:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. in the Atlanta p.m. in the Atlanta Marriott Marquis and Additions A quarter century ago, two groups of Marriott Marquis Imperial Ballroom, Imperial Ballroom, Salon A. This pro- forward-thinking librarians within ALA Salon B, will focus on new directions in gram will investigate the components of to the Final decided to form both a section and a the rapidly changing world of education successful learning communities and sug- round table dedicated to encouraging cre- and their application to libraries. The gest specific strategies for library involve- ativity and innovation in teaching and keynote speaker is Dr. Louis Schmier, ment. Program learning in all types of libraries. These professor of history at Valdosta State Keynote speaker Nancy Shapiro, • The Closing Session with Bar- two units of ALA have fostered and sup- University, and author of Random founding director of the College Park bara Ehrenreich will be Tuesday, ported instruction librarians since 1977. Thoughts: The Humanity of Teaching, Scholars Program at the University of June 18 from 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 This year, these two organizations are and Random Thoughts II: Teaching from Maryland and co-author of Creating a.m. This is a change from the Fi- celebrating 25 years of dedication to li- the Heart. Dr. Schmier will share his stu- Learning Communities: A Practical Guide nal Conference Program. brary instruction and wish to recognize dent-centered philosophy of education to Winning Support, Organizing for • Robert Hughes will sign in those who have made it all possible. and his thoughts on libraries. Tim Change, and Implementing Programs, Random House Booth #1726 on A joint 25th Anniversary party will be Grimes, the associate director of commu- will provide an overview of the develop- Saturday, at 9:30 a.m.