COGNOTES MIDWINTER MEETING & EXHIBITS January 20–24, 2017 SATURDAY January 21

ATLANTA, GA AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION

Important Weekend Urban Visionary Ryan Gravel is Transportation 2017 Arthur Curley Memorial Lecturer Information yan Gravel, urban visionary, planner, ents an exciting pitch for how to make cities traffic, divided Due to many special events sched- designer, and author of Where We the kinds of places where we truly want to live, neighborhoods, in- uled in the city this weekend, we Want to Live: Reclaiming Infrastruc- and argues that we can take the future into equality, and both anticipate periodic delays in shuttle R ture for a New Generation of Cities, will bring our own hands and improve our way of life rapid growth and services. Please plan your schedule his message to the 2017 Midwinter Meeting by remodeling cities with better infrastructure declining econo- to include additional travel time as the Arthur Curley Memorial Lecturer today to reconnect both neighborhoods and people. mies. whether riding or walking. Visit from 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. in the Sidney Marcus Through his work on site design, infra- Gravel’s work www.alamidwinter.org for more Auditorium. Gravel is the award-winning structure, concept development, and public has been covered in information. creator of the Atlanta Beltline, a 22-mile tran- policy as the founding principal at Sixpitch, the New York Times, sit greenway that will ultimately connect 40 Gravel also investigates the cultural side of in- Wall Street Journal, diverse Atlanta neighborhoods to city schools, frastructure. He makes a case for our capacity Monocle, CityLab, Ryan Gravel shopping districts, and public parks. He pres- to address challenges that result from sprawl, CNN International, (photo by Josh Meister) USA Today, Esquire Magazine, and others. Among his numerous RUSA Book and Media Awards to Announce awards and honors, he has been listed among the 100 Most Influential Georgians by Year’s Best in Reading and Reference Georgia Trend Magazine, the GOOD 100 by n Sunday, the Reference and User Meeting now offers all ALA book and media Literary Tastes author panel at ALA’s 2017 GOOD Magazine, “Visionary Bureaucrat” Services Association (RUSA) will award announcements in the same 24 hours, Annual Conference in Chicago. More by Streetsblog, and “Top 25 Newsmak- host their annual Book and Media with the Youth Media Awards following on information about the award winners and ers” of 2011 by Engineering News-Record. He O received an “Emerging Voices” citation from Awards ceremony to announce the many Monday morning. the Literary Tastes event will be available on awards and best of lists in adult reading The literary winners announced at this rusaupdate.org following ALA’s Midwinter the AIA-Atlanta, 2011 and was identified and reference. The free event, sponsored event will shape the author panel for RUSA’s Meeting. in 2006 by Esquire Magazine as one of the by NoveList, is open to all ALA Midwinter “Best & Brightest.” His TEDx presentation Meeting attendees provides a global overview of his work. and will take place Gravel’s appearance is sponsored by in GWCC B302- Macmillan. B305. For the second year in a row, the winners of the QUICK LOOK Andrew Carnegie Medals for Excel- ALA Town Hall Meeting lence in Fiction and Nonfiction will be an- Sunday nounced and as always, RUSA will unveil the 9:30 – 11:00 a.m. Reading List, Notable Books List, and Listen Thomas Murphy Ballroom 3-4 List selections, the Sophie Brody Medal, the Registration Dartmouth Medal, and many more. Selec- Today tions are made by library professionals who 7:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. work closely with adult readers, and offer an excellent guide to quality reading and library Exhibits Today collection enhancement. Readers are sure 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. leave with their To-Be-Read lists full! For those who cannot attend, informa- Arthur Curley Memorial Lecture Excitement fills the air as attendees at the ALA Midwinter Meeting & tion about this year’s winners will be posted Today Exhibits 2017 head into the Exhibits to visit with vendors, see the newest on RUSA Update and tweeted via @ala_rusa 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. items available for libraries, and enjoy new Exhibit features such as the Sidney Marcus Auditorium during and immediately after the event using Innovation Pavilion. the hashtag #alabma. The ALA Midwinter BAKER & TAYLOR SOLUTIONS

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ALA Youth Media Awards to Be Announced Monday W. Kamau Bell: Courage Librarians and library staff are transforming in Defense of Diversity lives by connecting youth with materials that By Michelle Kowalsky, Rowan University, NJ educate, inspire, and foster lifelong learning. The American Library Association will re- W. Kamau Bell invoked nearly a veal the next classics in children’s and young hundred traditional and pop culture adult literature and media during its Youth references during his effervescent talk Media Awards Monday at 8:00 a.m. in the about advocacy at the opening session GWCC Sidney Marcus Auditorium. Doors King Book, Caldecott, Newbery, and Printz on Friday. Much to the delight of his open at 7:30 a.m. Awards, guide parents, educators, librarians, library-loving audience, Bell provided Libraries, schools, and book lovers from and others in selecting the best materials for analogies, metaphors, quotes, and jokes around the globe will follow the action live youth. Award winners rarely go out of print covering dozens of subjects including through ALA social media channels and live and stay on library shelves for decades to come. movies, politics, literature, history, cul- webcast at http://ala.unikron.com/2017. A complete list of award winners will post ture, and theater. Fans also can view the results in real time by to the ALA Youth Media Awards webcast As a comedian and television host, following hashtag #alayma. page immediately following the live broad- Bell uses these witty tactics to bring to Every year the ALA honors books, videos, cast. An encore presentation of the 2017 light issues of racism and diversity. In and other outstanding materials for children announcements will be available at the same an outspoken and frank manner which and teens. Recognized worldwide for the high location later in the day. continues the work of his television quality they represent, the ALA Youth Media In an effort to limit ALA’s ecological show, “Totally Biased,” and now his W. Kamau Bell Awards, including the prestigious Coretta Scott footprint, printouts of the award press re- CNN feature series, “United Shades of lease will not be available onsite, but rather America,” Bell displayed his uncanny Audience members bonded with Bell a PDF version of the awards wrap release ability to move his fellow citizens to take during the Q&A portion of the program, Update will be posted and available for download action against injustice. alternately laughing, crying, and engag- from the webcast webpage immediately af- Bell explained that his mode of deliv- ULS Social (ACRL ULS) ing in serious discussions about their ter the announcements. Also, Cognotes will ery is usually comedy, but talking about The ULS Social will be at the follow- shared goals in assisting those who are offer a pictorial of award winners within its uncomfortable subjects is actually not a ing location today from 5:30 – 7:00 p.m.: oppressed. Bell offered the audience en- Monday issue which will be available im- laughing matter. So many issues of race, Hudson Grille Downtown couragement to use their own individual mediately after the announcements. diversity, and ethics must be discussed 120 Marietta Street sets of talents, and to recognize the value For more information regarding the openly – and prejudices identified and Atlanta, GA 30303 they provide in offering and developing 2017 ALA Youth Media Awards, please visit exposed – if we are ever going to grow 404-221-0102 role models who take action against acts ILoveLibraries.org/yma. as a society, he maintained. of oppression witnessed in our daily lives.

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Board games and crafts bring together all types of librarians in the Networking Aaron “The Librarian” Dobbs, Shippensburg, Pa., gathers ribbons to add to his Uncommons. Michelle Bennett (left) and Denis Barbour take a turn at making collection. buttons on Friday.

Kenton Oliver adds his reasons why libraries defend privacy in the Georgia World Congress Center lobby on Friday. Keisha Manning, New York, picks up registration materials as she arrives for the ALA Midwinter Meeting & Exhibits Friday morning.

Brooke Savoie (left) and Katie Cheramie, Thibodaux, La., drop by the photo booth in the ALA Lounge.

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Sunday Throwdown! with Bobby Flay. Ramsay, Andy is the co-author, along with Cooking Unfolded, 660 Curries, Betty Crocker’s This award-winning food journalist, award-winning BBQ pitmaster Chris Hart, Indian Home Cooking, and the James Beard dishes up everything home cooks and health- of several books, including Wicked Good Award Finalist for The Turmeric Trail: Recipes conscious eaters need to know to fully enjoy Barbecue, Grill to Perfection, and the forth- and Memories from an Indian Childhood. He coconut in all its delicious forms! coming, Pitmaster: Recipes, Techniques, and is a spokesperson and recipe consultant to Barbecue Wisdom (Quarto). Andy will demo General Mills, Target, and Canola, among 11:30 a.m. – 12:20 p.m. BBQ and sides from his new book and share others. Iyer is also host of the Emmy-winning My Two Souths samples from each recipe. documentary Asian Flavors. Articles by him My Two Souths takes you on a culinary have appeared in print and online in Eating Exhibit Hall, End of Aisle 2100 journey with Chef Asha Gomez, from her 2:30 – 3:20 p.m. Well, Cooking Light, Fine Cooking, Saveur, small village in the Kerala region of south- Smashed, Mashed, Boiled, and Baked – and Gastronomica. 9:30 – 10: 20 a.m. ern India to her celebrated restaurants in and Fried, Too! Raghavan Iyer will demonstrate how Cook’s Science from America’s Test Kitchen Atlanta, and on into your kitchen. Her Raghavan Iyer, an IACP award–winning versatile the potato, everyone’s favorite veg- Molly Birnbaum and Dan Souza, from singular recipes are rooted in her love of Teacher of the Year, is the author of Indian etable, can be! America’s Test Kitchen talk about Cook’s Deep South cooking, as well as the south- Science, a cookbook with 300 recipes that ern Indian flavors of her childhood home. unlock the secrets of how our 50 favorite These “Two Souths” that are close to her COGNOTES ingredients work. Come see intriguing test heart are thousands of miles apart, yet share ISSN: 0738-4319 • Volume 2017 Issue 3 kitchen experiments and learn more about similarities in traditions, seasonings, and the science of taste and texture and how to most importantly, an abiding appreciation solve everyday cooking problems. of food as both celebration and comfort. At Reporters Publisher/ Media Manager this demonstration, Asha will prepare tomato Michelle Managing Editor Fiona Soltes 10:30 – 11:20 a.m. clove preserve, served on crostini. Kowalsky Deb Nerud Cooking with Coconut: 125 Recipes Rowan University Vernon Videographer/ for Healthy Eating 1:30 – 2:20 p.m. Glassboro, N.J. Video Editor Photography Ramin Ganeshram is a journalist and Pitmaster: Recipes, Techniques, Andrew Franks Curtis Compton professional chef trained at the Institute and Barbecue Wisdom Sara Zettervall Guido Ronge Armando Solares of Culinary Education. For years she was Andy Husbands is an award-winning Hennepin County Michael Buxbaum an award-winning writer for the New York chef, restaurateur, and author who has Library ALA Liaison Alexandra Times and Newsday. She is the author of been nominated twice for the James Beard Minneapolis, Minn. Paul Graller several cookbooks including an IACP award Foundation’s “Best Chef” award. His Buxbaum winner. Her writing has been featured in Boston-based restaurants, Tremont 647 Production Saveur, Gourmet, Bon Appetit, and on epicu- and the recently opened Smoke Shop, have Tim Mercer rious.com, as well on National Geographic received numerous accolades from the press Jenn Waters Traveler and Forbes Traveler. Ganeshram has and food industry. A finalist and a former CustomNews, Inc. appeared as a judge on the Food Network’s competitor on Hell’s Kitchen with Gordon

The Library of Congress ALA Midwinter Meeting – Atlanta, GA January 20 – 23, 2017 – Presentation Schedule

Saturday, January 21

9:00 How to Find Stuff at the Largest Library in the 12:00 Developing the Next Generation of Digital World (webcast from the Library of Congress) Stewards / Barrie Howard

Teaching with Primary Sources 12:30 Talking Books for the Blind: Today and (webcast from the Library of Congress) Tomorrow / Bob Jones

The Preservation Directorate at 1:00 Chronicling America: Historic American the Library of Congress Newspapers / Amber Paranick (webcast from the Library of Congress) 1:30 Cataloger’s Desktop 101: A Brief Introduction 9:30 The Center for the Book, the National Book / Colleen Cahill Festival, and Reading and Literacy Promotion / Guy Lamolinara 2:00 Getting Graphic (Novels) at the Library of AM Congress / Angela Murphy-Walters 10:00 I Found Some Books in the Attic: An Overview of Procedures for Gift Donations at the Library 2:30 National and International Outreach at the of Congress / Linda Geisler PM Library of Congress / Colleen Shogan

10:30 eCO Registration with the US Copyright Office 3:00 sameAs, NotsameAs, and Fuzzy Matching: / Rosemary Brawner & Monica Beach Identity in Linked Data / Judith Cannan & Paul Frank 11:00 Genealogical Research at the Library of Congress / Jane Sanchez & Ahmed Johnson 3:30 From Last to First: Changing Acquisition Policies in Large Research Law Libraries 11:30 Updates from the Integrated Library Systems and What Is Driving These Changes (ILS) Program Office / Megan Caverly / Roberta I. Shaffer

4:00 Can This have an ISSN? An illustrated Tour Booth Twitter: @librarycongress of the Wide-Ranging Scope of ISSN Facebook: facebook.com/libraryofcongress / Regina Romano Reynolds #1214 loc.gov 4:30 The Library of Congress (featured video from C-Span) SATURDAY, JANUARY 21, 2017 COGNOTES 7

Julie Foudy to Serve as National Library Week Honorary Chair Gold medalist and World Cup champion for this year’s National Library Week, reminding sociation President Julie Todaro. “She is not Julie Foudy will help shine a spotlight on the the public that libraries are expanding beyond just an expert on the soccer field. She is also a value of all types of libraries as the 2017 National their traditional roles and providing opportuni- leader in her community, empowering young Library Week Honorary Chair. ties for community engagement and services that women through her leadership foundation, To celebrate the contributions of our nation’s connect closely with patrons’ needs. helping them transform their lives just as libraries and library workers, thousands will “We are very excited to have Julie Foudy librarians and library professionals do the commemorate National Library Week, April as the honorary chair of 2017 National same for their communities.” 9 – 15, 2017. Libraries Transform is the theme Library Week,” said American Library As- Julie Foudy is a retired American profes- sional soccer midfielder who played for the United States women’s national soccer team from 1987 through 2004. Foudy partici- spice things up at ALA Midwinter! This in- pated in four Women’s World Cups and three Sunday cludes lots of new book talk from Hachette Olympics for the U.S.A. Team. and Perseus Books. Be there or else! Foudy is the director and founder of the Julie Foudy 2:30 – 3:15 p.m. Julie Foudy Sports Leadership Academy, a Ingram Publisher Services – Our unique residential camp experience that uses periences, Foudy taps into the wisdom of other Favorite Mysteries! sports as a vehicle to teach leadership skills incredible female leaders, including “Good for life. She also founded the Julie Foudy Morning America” anchor Robin Roberts, We’re excited to present a peek at upcom- Leadership Foundation, which has a mission soccer stars Mia Hamm and Alex Morgan, and ing mysteries and thrillers from a variety of of building on a foundation of sports and Facebook superwoman and Lean In founder publishers. Discover great books for mystery fitness to empower young women from all Sheryl Sandberg. Complete with fun exercises readers and take home galleys! socioeconomic backgrounds. and activities, Choose to Matter will guide read-

3:30 – 4:15 p.m. “I am thrilled to be the Honorary Chair ers in all aspects of their lives. of National Library Week and to share my Those celebrating National Library Week Exhibit Hall, Introducing New Spring 2017 Titles from Flowerpot Press love of reading, learning and growing,” will have free access to publicity tools featur- said Foudy. “Today’s libraries are vibrant ing Foudy, including social media artwork Next to Booth 2118 Join us as we present some of the must- community centers, technology hubs, and and print PSAs. All items will be available have titles from our Spring 2017 catalog. 9:30 – 10: 15 a.m. places where people can access life-changing for download at ala.org/nlw. With a variety of formats and subjects, we Three Is the Magic Number: Little Bee resources to transform their lives. And for First sponsored in 1958, National Library have something for every little learner. For Books, Quirk, and Sterling Children’s that we should always be grateful.” Week is an annual observance by the Ameri- more information, visit www.Flowerpot- Books tell you the books to have for Spring Foudy also will add author to her credits can Library Association and libraries across Press.com. And don’t forget to stop by our 2017! with the release of her first book, Choose to Mat- the county each April. For more informa- booth 2143 for copies of our catalog and Little Bee Books, Quirk, and Sterling ter, in the spring of 2017. Along with sharing tion on National Library Week, please visit exciting promotional items! Children’s Books tell you the books to have stories from her playing days and personal ex- ILoveLibraries.org. for Spring 2017!

10:30 – 11:15 a.m. Celebrating 50 Years of Tundra Books Tundra Books is celebrating its 50th an- niversary! Publisher Tara Walker looks back at Tundra’s most innovative titles from the past 50 years and introduces new books for 2017. And from the publishing partners of Penguin Random House, all the best children’s and YA titles! First 50 attendees will receive an ARC The Leaf Reader, Emily Arsenault (Soho Teen).

11:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. Simon & Schuster: Your One Stop for What’s Buzzing This Spring! Come listen to these great book talks on titles coming soon for your young readers, ages 0 to teen and beyond! These titles are sure to fly off your shelves – from picture books to YA, nonfiction to fantasy/sci-fi, and tearjerkers to books that will tickle your funny bone, there’s something for everyone!

12:30 – 1:15 p.m. "Lunch and Learn" with Holiday House Join us for a fun midday break! Holiday House Marketing VP Terry Borzumato- Greenberg shares our new children's books for Spring 2017 – from preschool, to I Like to Read® books for emerging readers, up through young adult! ARCs and promotional materials will be available. Bring Your Own Lunch and we’ll provide snacks and refresh- ments. For more information, visit www. HolidayHouse.com or booth 1832 in the Exhibits.

1:30 – 2:15 p.m. Hachette Book Group & Perseus Books Please join Melissa and Elenita as they 8 COGNOTES SATURDAY, JANUARY 21, 2017

9:00 – 9:50 a.m. and Kit Seaton. A brief signing ses- Preparing Kids Without Scaring Kids: In- Sunday sion will also be offered after the troducing the Police in Our Schools Series Exhibit Hall, demonstration. Deputy Sheriff Becky Coyle discusses Middle of the role of school resource officers, lock- Aisle 700 2:00 – 2:50 p.m. down drills, and school security in her new The Dark Net series, Police in Our Schools. As an elemen- Hell on earth is only one mouse click tary school resource officer, her experiences away in acclaimed writer Benjamin have helped her develop a way to open up a mother, Miriam Mann Harris, raised her to 12:00 – 12:50 p.m. Percy’s terrifying new horror novel. conversation about these topics with young be fearless like her grandmother. Harris is a Rest Percy has won a Whiting Writers children that both educates and entertains. professor and chair of the American Studies In Rest: Why You Get More Done When You Award, a Plimpton Prize, and a grant from Join Officer Coyle as she talks about the Department at Macalester College in Saint Work Less, Silicon Valley consultant Alex Pang the National Endowment and will discuss first three titles in the series (Police in Our Paul, Minn. This is her fourth book. argues that we can be more successful in all ar- his new horror/mystery crossover title. School, The Lockdown Drill, and Who Let eas of our lives by recognizing the importance The dark net is real. An anonymous The Dog In?), shares her experiences, and 11:00 – 11:50 a.m. of rest: working better does not mean working and often criminal arena that exists in provides tips on how best to explore these YA Gets Real: Character-Driven more, it means working less and resting better. secret. Now, an ancient darkness is issues with students K-3. Contemporary Fiction Treating rest as a passive activity secondary to gathering there as well. These demons Trends come and go, fantasy worlds are work undermines our chances for a reward- are threatening to spread virally into the 10:00 – 10:50 a.m. built and crumble, but contemporary teen ing and meaningful life. Whether by making real world unless they can be stopped by Hidden Human Computers: stories with vivid, relatable characters never go space for daily naps, as Winston Churchill did members of a ragtag crew. Twelve year The Black Women of NASA out of style. Debut authors and Class of 2k17 during World War II; going on hours-long old Hannah, who has been fitted with the Hidden Human Computers: The Books members JC Davis, McCall Hoyle, strolls like Charles Darwin; or spending a Oculus – a high tech visual prosthetic to Black Women of NASA, a new title from Tiffany Jackson, and Joanne O’Sullivan talk week alone in a cabin like Bill Gates, pursuing combat her blindness – wonders why she ABDO, discusses how in the 1950s, black about the characters teens flock to, fall for, what Pang calls “deliberate rest” is the true key sees shadows surrounding some people. women made critical contributions to and fangirl/boy about and real-life issues they to fulfillment and creative success. Drawing Lela, a technophobic journalist, has NASA by performing calculations that face. Join these authors for a conversation that on rigorous scientific evidence and revelatory stumbled upon a story nobody wants her made it possible for the nation’s astro- gets real about contemporary teens, followed historical examples, Rest overturns everything to uncover. Mike Juniper, a onetime child nauts to fly into space and return safely by trivia, giveaways, and signings. our culture has taught us about work and evangelist who suffers from personal and to Earth. Hear one of the book’s authors, Tiffany Jackson is the author of Allegedly shows that only by resting better can we start literal demons, has an arsenal of weapons a granddaughter of one of these women, (Katherine Tegen, January, 2017) living better. stored in the basement of the homeless discuss the work that changed history but JC Davis is the author of Cheesus Was Here shelter he runs. And Derek, a hacker with was hidden from its pages for decades. (Sky Pony, April, 2017) 1:00 – 1:50 p.m. a cause, believes himself a soldier of the Duchess Harris, JD, PhD, is the Joanne O’Sullivan is the author of Between Afar Live Drawing Demonstration Internet, part of a cyber army akin to granddaughter of Miriam Daniel Mann, Two Skies (Candlewick, April, 2017) Image Comics presents a live drawing Anonymous. who was a Hidden Human Computer McCall Hoyle is the author of The Thing demonstration and Q&A with critically In The Dark Net they have no idea at NASA from 1943-1966. Duchess’ with Feathers (Blink/Harper Collins, Fall 2017) acclaimed Afar creators Leila Del Duca what they’ll find.

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Friday, Saturday, January 20 January 21 6:00–6:45 p.m. 11:00–11:45 a.m.

PHAEDRA PATRICK BENJAMIN LUDWIG Author of RISE AND SHINE, Author of THE ORIGINAL BENEDICT STONE GINNY MOON

Saturday, Saturday, January 21 January 21 1:00–1:45 p.m. 2:00–2:45 p.m.

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ACRL Framework for Library Workers at the Atlanta Information Literacy Update March for Social Justice & Women The ACRL Framework for Information for examples and experimentation by the Literacy for Higher Education continues community. Attendees will also learn about ALA invites Midwinter attendees and Rights will be available. People who wish to be a hot topic of discussion in academic ACRL’s professional development resources Atlanta-area library workers wishing to to travel together to the march are en- library circles. Join ACRL Visiting Program designed to assist librarians in using the participate in the Atlanta March for Social couraged to gather at the poster-making Officer for Information Literacy Sharon Framework and contributing to its growth. Justice & Women to gather in Hall A3 of session by 12:15 p.m. A limited amount Mader at the 2017 ALA Midwinter Meeting The Framework update session will be the Georgia World Congress Center for of poster supplies from the Office for for an update on the Framework. You’ll hear held from 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. on Sunday, in poster making from 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 Diversity, Literacy, and Outreach Services the latest news about the Framework, includ- the Westin Peachtree Plaza Atlanta Savannah p.m. today. will be available, please consider bringing ing the launch of the Framework sandbox A/B room. The Atlanta March for Social Justice & supplies to share. Women will be a peaceful demonstration If you’re interested in joining dis- United for Libraries, ALA Conference Services of solidarity bringing together members of cussions and getting updates about underrepresented communities, women, library workers’ participation in the to present ‘Spotlight on Adult Literature’ and their allies in Georgia and nationally. march, please join the Facebook United for Libraries and ALA Confer- galley giveaways, author signings, and more. Maps of the march route and direc- Group https://www.facebook.com/ ence Services will present “Spotlight on For complete details on the Spotlight on tions to the Center for Civil and Human groups/1846100042303729/. Adult Literature” from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. Adult Literature, visit www.ala.org/united/ today. Participating publishers Simon & events_conferences/midwinter/spotlight. Schuster, Hachette Book Group, Macmillan For more information or to join United Shifting Collections Budgets to Adult, Penguin Random House, Books on for Libraries, visit the United for Libraries Tape, Perseus, Harlequin, W.W. Norton & website or contact Jillian Wentworth at (312) Scholarly Communication Programs Company, and Workman will host book and 280-2161 or [email protected]. Recently, libraries have begun rethinking who are currently use their funding in these the strategic implications of how many of types of strategic ways. It will help you and their operations, particularly how their col- your library consider ways of engaging in lections budgets could be leveraged within this work at your home institution. The The Key to Getting Great Interviews the organization. Notably, some libraries are forum will be held from 3:00 – 4:30 p.m. Join Dan Hoppe, Director of Human Resources at ALA, from 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 experimenting by moving their collections today in room B406 of the Georgia World p.m. today for a career development workshop. You can’t show the hiring manager budgets under their scholarly communica- Congress Center. what a perfect fit you are for the job you really want if you can’t get an interview. tion programs to encourage a shift toward Join the ACRL Scholarly Communica- Effective cover letters and resumes can be the key to getting your foot in the door. increased openness while improving budget- tion Discussion Group and STS Scholarly Come to this session to get tips on polishing your resume and cover letters so that ary stewardship. Communications Committee for a follow- you can start getting those interviews. The workshop will be held in the Placement The ACRL/SPARC Forum at the 2017 up discussion from 3:00 – 4:30 p.m. on Center on the Exhibit Floor. ALA Midwinter Meeting will continue this Sunday in room B204 of the World Con- conversation by showcasing institutions gress Center.

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Meet the Candidates at Candidates Forum This Afternoon Loida Garcia-Febo, Terri Grief, and Scott Garcia-Febo is the recipient of Walter are the candidates for the 2018-19 the 2015 REFORMA Elizabeth ALA President presidency of the American Library Asso- Martinez Lifetime Achievement Candidates Forum ciation. Join them in a Candidates Forum Award. She was named a Notable Thomas Murphy Ballroom 3-4 Saturday 1/21, 5:00 – 6:00 p.m. from 5:00 – 6:00 p.m., Thomas Murphy Member on ALA’s International NEW TIME! Ballroom 3-4. The candidates will each have Relations Round Table, received an opportunity to make a statement and will the Elizabeth Futas Catalyst for answer questions from the audience. Change Award in 2010 and was Training, Orientation, and Leadership De- named a Library Journal Mover & velopment Committee. She has also served Garcia-Febo Loida Garcia- Terri Grief Scott Walter Shaker Freedom Fighter in 2007. the AASL National Conference Committee Garcia-Febo has been an ALA member for Febo She was also awarded an ALA/ in various capacities, including co-chair of 15 years and has served the library profes- to Promote Library and Information Services IFLA Fellowship for the 2004 IFLA the committee in 2011; she was the 1999 – sion both domestically and internationally. to Latinos and the Spanish-Speaking) where Congress where she co-established the IFLA 2000 AASL Affiliate Assembly chair. Her organization, Information New Wave, she co-chairs its 2017 National Conference New Professionals. In addition, Grief served as the 2001 is a non-profit organization seeking to Committee, and served on the executive She received both her MLS degree and BA – 2002 president of the Kentucky Library bring access to information to underserved board from 2008 – 2011, including presi- in Business Education from the University Association, and the 1997 – 1998 president populations. dent from 2009 – 2010. of Puerto Rico, and is currently pursuing her of the Kentucky Association of School Garcia-Febo has served on the ALA “Libraries save lives,” said Garcia-Febo. PhD in Information Sciences at the Long Librarians. Council from 2011 – present and was elected “More than ever, we need strong libraries to Island University. Grief received the Kentucky Library As- to the ALA Executive Board 2015 – 2018. foster stronger communities. I hold almost sociation Lifetime Achievement Award in In addition, she has held numerous commit- 20 years of library work and leadership Grief 2015, the Barby Hardy Lifetime Achieve- tee appointments within ALA including the experience. I have worked in a variety of An ALA member for 19 years, Grief ment Award from the Kentucky Association Committee on Diversity, Intellectual Free- libraries, including academic, public, school, served as the 2013 – 2014 president of the of School Librarians in 2013, the McCracken dom Committee, and Nominating Com- and special libraries. As ALA president, I American Association for School Librarians County Education Association Teacher of mittee; she has chaired the International would bring focus to four important pillars: (AASL) and has been a member of ALA the Year in 2002, and the Kentucky As- Relations Committee, the Intellectual Free- Advocacy, Diversity & Inclusion, Career Council as the Kentucky chapter councilor sociation of School Librarians Outstanding dom Round Table and the Committee on Development, and Information Policies. I (2003 – 2005), AASL division councilor School Librarian in 2001. Membership meetings, and is currently the am committed and energized to collaborate (2010 – 2013), and councilor-at-large (2016 “I am humbled by this nomination,” chair-elect of the International Relations with ALA, its members, divisions, and part- – present). She served on the ALA Executive Grief stated. “The American Library As- Round Table. ners for the advancement of our profession Board from 2005 – 2009. sociation has been such an important part She is also very active in IFLA (the Inter- and the future of libraries. I look forward to Her numerous ALA activities include of my life and I would be honored to serve national Federation of Library Associations) working together with you as we take action serving as a member of the Committee on it as president.” and currently sits on their governing board, to advance library concerns on the national Literacy, Intellectual Freedom Committee, Grief holds an MA in Educational Ad- and REFORMA (The National Association agenda.” Nominating Committee, and chair of the ministration and Supervision and an MA in History, both from Murray State University, as well as a School Library Media Certifica- tion from Murray State. She also holds a BA Rebuilding Libraries One Coloring Book at a Time in Library Science and History from Western Kentucky University.

Unleash your inner artist with the Texas Library Association (TLA) Coloring Book featuring over 60 images Walter by nationally-recognized illustrators and Texas artists in a one-of-a-kind package designed for adults and An ALA member for 20 years, Walter children! This unique fundraiser benefits the TLA Disaster Relief Fund. served on the ALA council 2013 – 2016. He $ for each set (tax included) or purchase 4 sets, get 1 set free served on the ALA Publishing Committee 20 2014 – 2016, as well as numerous commit- TLA expresses deep gratitude to the following artists who tees within the Association for College and generously contributed illustrations for the TLA Coloring Book. Research Libraries (ACRL). Between 2013 – 2016, he served as editor-in-chief of the Melissa Ann Baker Laura Logan Winifred Barnum-Newman Loren Long ACRL journal of record, College & Research Heidi Berthiaume Rafael López Libraries. Sophie Blackall Jeff Mack Walter is an active member of OCLC, Susan Branch Juana Martinez Neal Available in booth the Online Computer Library Center where Lisa Powell Braun Steve McDonald he has held various positions, including as a Nick Bruel Wendell Minor #1102 and online: Roxie Munro current Americas Regional Council Delegate Joe Cepeda http://bit.ly/2eOaD7W Betty Chapman Lisa Nowlain to Global Council. He is a 2016 participant Sarah Cox Jessica Palmer in the UCLA Graduate School of Education John Parra Bill Crawford and Information Studies Senior Fellow Pro- Christa Crawford LeUyen Pham Bill DeOre Rylie Philpot gram, and received the ACRL Distinguished Tomie dePaola Ronel Pierre Education and Behavioral Sciences Librarian Christopher Eliopoulos Lizzy Rockwell Award in 2012. Mary Ann Emerson Lynn Rowe Reed Walter recently provided leadership for Denise Fleming Dan Santat Brian Floca Judy Schachner the design and launch of Chicago Collec- Carolyn Dee Flores Maysa Sem tions, a unique consortium of academic Douglas Florian Diane Stanley Benefiting the libraries, public libraries, museums, historical AG Ford Elizabeth Rose Stanton societies, and others dedicated to the preser- Laura Freeman-Hines Mary Sullivan Texas Library Shinji Fujioka Nicole Tadgell Association’s vation, discovery, and use of materials and Charlotte Garrett Don Tate Disaster Relief expertise related to the City of Chicago. As Xavier Garza Dan Thompson Fund an elected representative to a Chicago Local Tad Hills Suzy Toronto School Council, he collaborates with K-12 Molly Idle Evan Turk CS Jennings Laura Vaccaro Seeger librarians, teachers, principals, and parents Pamela Johnson Rosemary Wells to advocate for school libraries and librarians Lita Judge Kate Wiant in Chicago public schools. G. Brian Karas Salina Yoon Walter has been engaged in professional Autumn Kinsey Toni Yuly Jarrett J. Krosoczka Paul O. Zelinsky education programs for librarians for more

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Great Authors to Headline the Gala Author Tea Sponsored by ReferenceUSA Matthew Quick, Mary Kay Andrews, Em- book signing will follow. United for Librar- Good Luck of Right Now, and Love May Fail. with minors in history and Japanese. She ily Fridlund, Lisa Wingate, Pam Jenoff, and ies will recognize the winners of the 2016 His work has been translated into more than 30 then received her master’s in history from Kathy Hepinstall, are the featured authors at National Friends of Libraries Week Awards languages and has received a PEN/Hemingway Cambridge University in England. the Gala Author Tea sponsored by Referen- during the program. Award Honorable Mention. Quick lives with Kathy Hepinstall (The Book of PollyPamela ceUSA. The Tea will be held 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. Matthew Quick (The Reason You’re Alive his wife on North Carolina’s Outer Banks Dorman Books/Penguin Random House, on Monday January 23 at the Georgia World HarperCollins, July 2017) is the New York Mary Kay Andrews is the New York Times March 2017) is the author of five previous Congress Center, B211/B212. Times bestselling author of several novels, bestselling author of The Weekenders, Beach novels. She is also a top-level advertising cre- A light offering of tea, finger sandwiches including The Silver Linings Playbook, which Town, Save the Date, Ladies’ Night, and many ative director who has written award-winning and a variety of sweet treats will be served. A was made into an Oscar-winning film, The more novels. A former journalist for The Atlanta campaigns for corporate clients from Apple to Journal Constitution, she lives in Atlanta. Nike. She grew up in Spring, Texas, and now Emily Fridlund (History of Wolves Atlantic lives in Portland, Ore., and Santa Barbara, I will bring strong experience in libraries and Monthly Press/Perseus, January 2017) grew Calif. Polly is based, in part, on Hepinstall’s Candidates a commitment to values-centered leadership, up in Minnesota and resides in the Finger own mother, who has as wicked a tongue as » from page 12 member empowerment, and activism at the Lakes region of New York. Her fiction has her fictional counterpart. grassroots level to the ALA presidency. I will appeared in a variety of journals, including Advance tickets to the Gala Author than a decade, and has served as an adjunct make it my mission to work with members Boston Review, Zyzzyva and Painted Bride Tea cost $60, $55 for United for Libraries member of the faculty in LIS programs at across the country and around the world to Quarterly. Fridlund’s collection of stories, division members. Onsite tickets cost $65, the University of Illinois, San Jose State answer the key questions of how ALA makes Catapult won the Mary McCarthy Prize if available. Advance purchase is recom- University, and Dominican University. He a difference in their lives, and how, through in Short Fiction and will be published by mended. Event code: UNI1. is a frequent speaker and published author ALA, our libraries can be the force for good in Sarabande in fall 2017. For more information on purchasing in areas such as information literacy instruc- our communities that they need to be today.” Lisa Wingate (Before We Were Yours Bal- tickets and other United for Libraries tion, library assessment, and the future of Walter holds a PhD in higher education lantine Books/Penguin Random House, June events and meetings at the ALA Midwin- library services. administration from Washington State Uni- 2017) is a former journalist, an inspirational ter Meeting, visit www.ala.org/united/ “Libraries, archives, museums, and the versity, an MS in History and Philosophy of speaker, and the author of the national best- events_conferences/midwinter. people who work in them have a critical role to Education from Indiana University Bloom- seller Tending Roses. She is a seven-time play in a world where challenges to intellectual ington, an MLS also from Indiana University ACFW Carol Award nominee, a Christy Exhibit Hours freedom, equitable access to information, and Bloomington, an MA in Education from Award nominee, an Oklahoma Book Award informed citizenship seem greater than they American University, an MA in Russian finalist, and a two-time Carol Award winner. Saturday have in decades,” said Walter. “ALA has a Area Studies, a BS in Russian, and a BS in Pam Jenoff (The Orphan’s Tale Harlequin/ 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. unique opportunity to bring people together Linguistics, all from Georgetown University. MIRA, February 2017) was born in Mary- Sunday in support of the core values of our profession Ballot mailing for the 2017 ALA election will land and raised in southern New Jersey, 9:00 a.m.– 5:00 p.m. with an eye toward empowering our mem- begin on March 13, 2017 and will run through outside of Philadelphia. She attended George bers and their allies to advocate for libraries, April 5, 2017. Individuals must be members in Washington University in Washington Monday library staff, and the people who depend on good standing as of January 31, 2017, in order D.C., where she earned a bachelor’s degree 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. the library to make a difference in their lives. to vote in the 2017 ALA election. magna cum laude in international affairs,

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2016-2017 Asian/Pacific American Award for Literature Winners Selected The Asian/Pacific American Librarians ter, A Family Farm, Mas Masumoto and his imaginations. The committee praised the Association (APALA), an affiliate of the The awards promote daughter Nikiko candidly share their stories narration for drawing them in instantly and American Library Association, has selected Asian/Pacific American of life on an organic farm and sagacious re- the author’s integration of elements of fan- the winners of the 2016 Asian/Pacific culture and heritage. flections on family, ethics, identity and race. tasy, suspense, and realism to create a novel American Awards for Literature (APAAL). that will appeal to a wide variety of readers. The awards promote Asian/Pacific American and the idea of otherness. Young Adult Honor: Momotaro Xander and the Lost culture and heritage and are awarded to titles Honor: The Fortunes by Peter Ho Davies Winner: Outrun the Moon by Stacey Lee Island of Monsters by Margaret Dilloway published from October 2015 to September (Houghton Mifflin Harcourt) (G.P. Putnam) (Disney-Hyperion) 2016 based on their literary and artistic mer- The Fortunes by Peter Ho Davies is a cre- Stacy Lee has written a richly detailed Dilloway weaves the Japanese folktale it. APALA was founded in 1980 by librarians ative and dynamic fiction novel spanning a and compelling historical novel about a of Momotaro into a modern coming of age of diverse Asian/Pacific ancestries commit- century of Chinese American history. The smart, driven Chinese American girl set adventure story of self-discovery and accep- ted to working together toward a common novel is comprised of four different thought- against the backdrop of the 1906 San Fran- tance laced with strong themes of friend- goal: to create an organization that would provoking and poignant stories based on real cisco earthquake. Mercy Wong dreams of ship. The main protagonist, a biracial Asian address the needs of Asian/Pacific American life individuals or historical moments such freedom and independence from society’s American, is a new kind of hero that embarks librarians and those who serve Asian/Pacific as the Central Pacific Railroad, actress Anna prejudices as well as her own family’s tradi- on a thrilling and fast-paced journey to save American communities. May Wong, and Vincent Chin whose death tions and expectations. what is most important to him. There are five categories for the Awards. led to the beginnings of a unified political Honor: Watched by Marina Budhos Each committee selected a winning title movement among Asian Americans. (Wendy Lamb Books) Picture Book for the category. The winners of the 2016 Pulled from today’s headlines, Marina Bud- Winner: Puddle by Hyewon Yum (Farrar, awards include: Adult Non-Fiction hos’ young adult novel explores society’s fear Straus and Giroux ) Winner: Picture Bride: Stories by Barbara and suspicion of those deemed “other” – most Puddle celebrates imagination, while Adult Fiction Kawakami (University of Hawaii Press) especially young Muslim men. Naeem is one, showcasing the special bond between a Winner: Deceit and Other Possibilities by Picture Bride: Stories is an eloquent and he’s always being watched – by his parents, mother and her son on a rainy day. The Vanessa Hua (Willow Publishing) testament to the courage of Issei women of by the neighbors, by the cops, by his little author’s simple text and story is universal to In Vanessa Hua’s thought provoking, Hawaii. With extraordinary interviewing brother, by surveillance cameras. However, an all while capturing the playful spirit of the literary debut, the author delves into the skills, Barbara Kawakami chronicles the rem- arrest for shoplifting turns into an opportunity relationship between parent and child. complex experiences of immigrants in ten iniscences of sixteen picture brides, giving for the Watched to become the Watcher. Each winner will receive an award plaque unique stories written over the span of more voice to their personal tragedies, individual and seal on their book at the APALA Award than a decade. She creates a sense of empathy triumphs, and resilient collective spirits. Children Ceremony on Saturday, June 24 during the for the characters as they navigate the inter- Honor: Changing Season: A Father, A Winner: The Land of Forgotten Girls by ALA Annual Conference in Chicago. sectionality of their identities. Hua has a Daughter, A Family Farm, by David Mas Erin Entrada Kelly (Greenwillow Books) Publishers interested in submitting books way with words that allow the reader into Masumoto and Nikko Masumoto (Heyday) Set in Louisiana, The Land of Forgotten for the 2017-2018 awards should contact the lives of her characters and allows us to In the lyrical, tenderly told collection of Girls is a beautifully crafted story of two Dora Ho, Jury Co-Chair, at dorah2005@ explore the struggle of one’s identity, choice, essays, Changing Season: A Father, A Daugh- sisters’ losses, hopes, and the power of their gmail.com.

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Drive Gathers Books for Africa New The Reference and User Services Associa- tion (RUSA) will be holding a book drive Exhibitors for the organization Books for Africa during the 2017 ALA Midwinter meeting. Drop by the ALA Lounge to donate your titles Sky@Twelve Media Group in the marked collection box. You can also Booth 1658 drop off books at the RUSA Social (tonight 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. in the Omni Hotel, Cot- The Children’s Book Council tonwood Room). Booth 1101 At the end of the conference, RUSA volunteers will take the books to the Atlanta warehouse of Books for Africa. There, donated books are sorted and packed by volunteers who RUSA is holding a book drive for the Books for Africa organization during Midwinter. Drop by the ALA Lounge to donate your titles, or at the RUSA carefully choose books that are age and subject Social today at 5:30 p.m., Omni Hotel, Cottonwood Room. appropriate before shipping them to libraries and schools in multiple African countries. Be ready to flex your collection develop- conference Tip: Take what you can get ment muscles because Books for Africa asks Have You But that donated materials meet some basic I you heard can’t I've I can be he's so totally about our take that got a guidelines. Books should be less than 15 a difficult We’re all much agree. great new it’s part kid, I'll customer. nightmarish happier years old and in great condition (no “dog line of of our take one customers Not display. with me! too. ears,” compromised bindings, etc.). Titles in the right me. should be written in English or French only. context. They have a great demand for picture and children’s books. They accept ARCs, as well as textbooks and reference books (not ency- clopedias). Items not accepted include books about holidays celebrated only in the U.S. and Europe, books on U.S. history, academic journals, or books about witches or magic. For more information, contact amberp@ by Gene Ambaum & Chris Hallbeck www.unshelved.com Overdue Media LLC uga.edu. © visit us at booth #2017

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Films are in GWCC 403B unless otherwise noted. to Harper Lee’s classic novel To Kill A Mock- ingbird provides opportunities to discuss the 8:00 – 9:30 a.m. text and it’s place in the literary canon as well “The Return” as its relevance to American history. Mass incarceration and prison reform Run Time: 65 min. are hot topics in the media at this time, and “The Return” approaches the issue from 1:30 – 3:30 p.m. an intimate perspective by focusing on the Saturday’s schedule “Incarcerating US” lived experiences of recently freed inmates “Incarcerating US” tackles mass incar- in California. ceration and the urgent need for prison Run Time: 83 min. the civil rights and labor movements, “Love 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. reform. “Incarcerating US” approaches the & Solidarity” documents the shared goals “Our Mockingbird” issue by looking at the history of the prison 9:00 – 10:45 a.m. and commonalities of both movements to “Our Mockingbird” is an excellent jump- system in the U.S., the privatization of prison “Love and Solidarity” inspiring effect. ing-off point for fostering dialog about issues management, and changes in the statistical Based on the life and teachings of Rev. Run Time: 38 min. of race and class that are extremely topical data related to racial demographics and in- James Lawson and his involvement with both in today’s political climate. The connection carceration rates. Run Time: 84 min.

6:30 – 9:00 p.m. Shuttle Service to theShuttle ServiceSpecial to the Off-site Screening Georgia World CongressGeorgia Center World CongressRegal Atlantic Center Station Theater, 261 19th St NW #1250, 844-462-7342 Complimentary shuttle serviceComplimentary is provided shuttlebetween service the is provided“The Zookeeper’s between theWife” GWCC and the official ALA hotelsGWCC listed. and theFor officialthe most ALA up hotels to listed.The For themovie most is basedup to on a bestselling nonfic- date information please check the shuttle information signs date information please check the shuttletion book information by Diane signs Ackerman that has been posted in each hotel lobby. posted in each hotel lobby. a favorite of libraries and book groups since it was published in 2007. “The Zookeeper’s Hotels and Boarding Locations Wife” tells the account of keepers of the Hotels and Boarding Locations Warsaw Zoo, Jan and Antonina Zabinski All routes board at Hall A atAll the routes Georgia board World at Hall Congress A at the Center Georgia (GWC WorldC) Congress Center (GWCC) (played by Jessica Chastain), who helped save hundreds of people and animals during the Route 1 Route 1 Boarding Location Route 2Boarding Location Route 2 Boarding Location NaziBoarding invasion Location of Poland. The movie is sched- Hilton Atlanta AtHilton Atlanta Atlanta Marriott, on PeachtreeAt Atlanta Ctr. Marriott,Courtyard on Atlanta Peachtree Downtown Ctr. Courtyard AtlantaAt Westin Downtown Peachtree uledAt Westin for release Peachtree in March 2017. Followed by Hyatt Regency Hyatt RegencyOn Baker St, across street OnHoliday Baker Inn St, Express across streetand Suites Holiday Inn ExpressAt Westin and Peachtree Suites a AtQ&A Westin with Peachtree author Diane Ackerman. Atlanta Marriott Marquis Curbside on Peachtree Ctr. Sheraton Atlanta On International Dr., across street Atlanta Marriott Marquis Curbside on Peachtree Ctr. Sheraton Atlanta On InternationalRun Dr., Time:across 120 street Min. Westin Peachtree Plaza – CO WestinHQ Curbside Peachtree on Plaza Ted Turner– CO HQ Dr. Curbside on Ted Turner Dr.

Omni Hotel at CNN CenterOmni - HQ Hotel and Embassyat CNN Center Suites - HQCentennial and Embassy Park Suites Centennial Park are adjacent to the GWCC.are Shuttle adjacent service to the is GWCC. not provided. Shuttle service is not provided. Step Up Your Skills at the Conflict Resolution Advanced Shuttle Schedule Shuttle Schedule Questioning Seminar Conflict is ubiquitous. Who among us Shuttle Schedule to GWCC Martin Luther King, Jr. HolidayMartin Observation Luther King, Jr. Holiday Observation Shuttle Schedule to GWCC doesn’t feel anxiety, hesitation, and maybe and Sunrise Celebration Shuttle Service and Sunrise Celebration Shuttleavoidance Service in difficult situations? Think of the Friday, January 20 Friday, January 20 Monday, January 23 - 6:00amMonday, - 7:00am January 23 - 6:00am - 7:00am 7:00am – 3:00pm Service every 20-25 minutes Georgia World Congress Center “language of conflict resolution” as a foreign 7:00am – 3:00pm Service every 20-25 minutes Georgia World Congress Center 3:00pm – 7:30pm * 3:00pm Service – 7:30pm every 10 * -15 minutes Service every 10-15 minutes language that can be learned, though it’s of- Shuttle service will be provided beginning at 6:00am. Shuttle service will be provided beginningten assumed at we 6:00am. will just learn it by osmosis Saturday, January 21 Regular shuttle service will resumeRegular for shuttle return service service will back resume to for return service back to Saturday, January 21 from those around us. 7:00am – 11:00am Service every 10-15 minutes hotels following the event. hotels following the event. 7:00am – 11:00am Service every 10-15 minutes We can address conflicts with more confi- 11:00am – 2:00pm Service every 20-25 minutes 11:00am – 2:00pm Service every 20-25 minutes dence if we have the skills to do so, and learn- 2:00pm – 6:00pm * Service every 10-15 minutes 2:00pm – 6:00pm * Service every 10-15 minutes ing skills takes practice. Among the skills Sunday, January 22 Sunday, January 22 needed are questioning strategies to collect 7:00am – 11:00am 7 :00am Service – 11:00am every 10 -15 minutes Service every 10-15 minutes information about the facts and feelings that 11:00am – 2:00pm 11:00am Service – 2:00pmevery 20 -25 minutes Service every 20-25 minutes will hopefully surface in a conflict. Outcomes 2:00pm – 6:00pm * Service every 10-15 minutes 2:00pm – 6:00pm * Service every 10-15 minutes will often depend on how we get and receive

Monday, January 23 Monday, January 23 information, and those outcomes can relate 7:00am – 11:00am 7:00am Service – 11:00am every 10 -15 minutes Service every 10-15 minutes directly to our ability to collect information, 11:00am – 5:30pm * 11:00am Service – 5:30pmevery 20 *- 25 minutes Service every 20-25 minutes understand sources and context, and seek options for resolution. The goal is to achieve * Indicates last time shuttle departs GWCC returning to hotels. Visit Gale booth #1606. * Indicates last time shuttle departs GWCC returning to hotels. Visit Gale booth #1606.a more efficient and productive workplace. Last shuttle departs hotels coming toLast the shuttle GWCC departs approximately hotels coming to the GWCCAt Gale, approximately we’re on mission toAt empower Gale, we’re learning. on mission We believe to empower learning. We believe 45 minutes prior to this time. 45 minutes prior to this time.the single most important thething single we canmost do important to improve thing we canLibrarians, do to libraryimprove staff, and others with outcomes, is to empower the people who share our same whom they come in contact, are specialists Tuesday, January 24 outcomes, is to empower the people who share our same Tuesday, January 24level of commitment and passionlevel offor commitment discovery and and learning: passion for discoveryin information. and learning: Information has many forms 7:30am – 1:00pm Limited service7:30am between – 1:00p hotelsm Li andmited GWC serviceC betweenpeople hotels like and you.GWC That’sC why our entire lineup of industry- people like you. That’s why our entireand lineupits appropriate of industry use -depends on the under- leading products is designed to help you support users with Limited Service provided by reservation only. leading products is designed to help you support users with Limited Service provided by reservationthe only.ability to discover unique insights through advanced standing and use of specific language and the Please call (310) 425-2443 for details. the ability to discover unique insights through advanced Please call (310) 425-2443 for details.learning and research. ability to “read” people. In a potential or real learning and research. conflict situation, what kind of information is needed, how do we get it, and how do we use If you have questions about theIf you shuttle have orquestions if you need about to makethe shuttle a reservation or if you for need a wheelchair to make a- accessiblreservatione vehicle for a wheelchair, please -accessiblit for ane effectivevehicle, pleaseor productive outcome? How see the shuttle supervisor at thesee GWCC the shuttle or call supervisor KUSHNER &at A theSSOCIATES GWCC orat (310)call K 425USHNER-2443 & duringASSOCIATES shuttle at (310)hours. 425 -2443 during shuttlecan hours. we change the physical and/or emotional environment to better address the issues at PLEASE NOTE: The Atlanta March for Social Justice and Women is hand? As in developing any other “expertise,” Saturday, January 21st in the afternoon and the Hot Chocolate 5K/15K it’s critical to learn and practice, practice, takes place the morning of Sunday, January 22nd. Shuttles will be As of 10/7/16 practice –A sjust of 10/7like/16 acquiring a new language. Subject to change running but delays may occur. Please plan for extra travel times. JoinSubject Jetta Todaro to change to learn more about this important skill on Sunday from 8:00 – 11:00 a.m. in room GWCC B313. MEET OUR AUTHORS!

TONIGHT See Paula Poundstone perform! Photo: Michael Schwartz SATURDAY 5:30-7:00 p.m. GWCC A313/314 A signing of her ARC is included while time First come, first serve seating and supplies last.

STRONG IS THE NEW PRETTY THE YOUNG WIDOWER’S HANDBOOK ADVENTURE CATS Kate Parker Tom McAllister Laura J. Moss Sat. 10:00–11:00 a.m. • Booth 2037 Sun. 9:00–10:00 a.m. • Booth 2037 Sun. 10:00–11:00 a.m. • Booth 2037

SMASHED, MASHED, BOILED, AND BAKED COOKING WITH COCONUT —AND FRIED, TOO! Ramin Ganeshram Raghavan Iyer Sun. 10:30–11:20 a.m. • Cooking Stage Sun. 2:30–3:20 p.m. • Cooking Stage bibliofiles.com 22 COGNOTES SATURDAY, JANUARY 21, 2017

Symposium on the Future of Libraries Schedule

access of econtent for the masses. We work with forward-thinking publishers, geeky and The Symposium on the Future of Libraries takes place Saturday, entrepreneurial ebook vendors, and fabulous funders to co-create models that position librar- Sunday, and Monday. Each day follows a similar format, with ies as the go-to source for econtent. Our goal: rock the reading ecosystem. Outcomes so far: plenary sessions in the morning, concurrent sessions throughout the an ereader app for seamless access across platforms, statewide programs with simultaneous day, and a wrap-up discussion to bring our thoughts together. use to eliminate friction to attract new audiences, developing a national library voice in the econtent marketplace,

“Immersive and Interactive: Virtual Reality In a Sunday’s Schedule Contextually-rich Learning Environment” Matthew Boyer, Clemson University; Stephen Moysey, Clemson University 8:30 – 10:00 a.m. As part of their Improving Undergraduate STEM Education project, researchers at Plenary Session – Civic Innovation Clemson University are exploring a VR application as part of a current focus on enabling A conversation with Atlanta-based civic innovators, rethinking public services and spaces field experiences through the use of virtual reality. Funded by the National Science Founda- to help make cities and communities work effectively for citizens. tion (IUSE award #1504619) this project focuses on developing immersive virtual reality field experiences (VRFE) for use in educational settings, with a first product specifically 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. focused on a field experience in a virtual reproduction of the Grand Canyon targeted toward Concurrent Sessions undergraduate introductory geology courses.

“Bridging the Digital Divide with Open eBooks” “Toward a Less Normative Future in Library Services to Children/Teens” Michelle Bickert, Digital Public Library of America; James English, New York Public Library Angie Manfredi, Los Alamos County Library System Michael Bills, Baker & Taylor; Liz Allen, Clever Inc.; Trevor Owens, Institute of Museum When we envision the future of libraries, youth services librarians must actively push for and Library Services de-centralizing “whiteness,” particularly in our collection development. This session will help Open eBooks is an app containing thousands of popular and award-winning titles that librarians critically evaluate not just the media they purchase for their youth patrons but also are free for kids from in-need communities, without holds or late fees. Since then First the sources that review it. The future of libraries, and of library collections, must reflect the Lady Michelle Obama announced its launch in February 2016, Open eBooks has received reality of the communities we serve and we, as gatekeepers, need to be advocates for change. overwhelming feedback from teachers, librarians, and students praising the initiative. 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. “Building the Future: Public Library Directors and Their Trustees Making Future Concurrent Sessions Policy Decisions Together!” Susan J. Schmidt, United for Libraries; Sally Reed, United for Libraries; Fred Stielow, Anne “Building Community, Leading Change: Libraries Transforming Communities” Arundel County (Md.) Library System; Peter Pearson, The Friends of the Saint Paul Public Library Erica Freudenberger, Southern Adirondack Library System; Nancy Kranich, Rutgers University Public library directors are preparing to consider or are already discussing their future School of Communication and Information; Ken W. Stewart (retired), Blue Valley High School roles in the community, education, and the business of managing the operation of the As the nation becomes increasingly divided, communities need conversation more than library. This program will consider how trustees and library directors can communicate ever. Libraries are rising to the challenge, bringing people together to tackle challenges about library trends and related policy issues, and understand each other’s role in securing large and small. Join us for a discussion with three library leaders – representing a public, funding for innovation. an academic and a school library – about how libraries are evolving and becoming leaders in the community engagement/facilitation/dialogue space, and this shift’s impact on the “Collaborating on Libraries’ Digital Futures: A Conversation professional and personal practices of library staff. with New York Public Library’s Dr. Anthony Marx” Anthony Marx, The New York Public Library “Placemaking and the Public Library” Access to knowledge has never been faster or more ubiquitous, making the role of public Michelle Jeske, Denver Public Library and research libraries ever more essential. Marx will discuss a collaborative vision for all Learn how public libraries are participating in placemaking efforts in their communities libraries in this digital age and a path forward to ensure that the reading public – students, outside of their library walls. Denver Public Library will share its successes and challenges cre- life-long learners, researchers, and scholars – truly benefits from online access to information. ating its role in a rapidly changing neighborhood of artists, designers, millennials and more.

“School Libraries as Global Educators” “Task Force on Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Recommendations: An Equitable Future Andy Plemmons, David C. Barrow Elementary for ALA and the Profession” How can the school library create a globally connected classroom? The David C. Bar- Leslie Scott, Prosper Community Library (Texas); Melissa Cardenas-Dow; Martin Garnar, row Elementary Media Center has used social media, Google Docs, Skype, and Google University of Colorado; Lessa Pelayo-Lozada, Palos Verdes Library District; LaJuan Pringle, Hangouts to connect educators and students around the world for events like International Charlotte Mecklenburg Library Dot Day and World Read Aloud Day, to expand reader’s advisory through a Picture Book ALA’s Task Force on Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion has developed a plan and strategic Smackdown, and to engage students around the country for America Recycles Day. actions to build more equity, diversity, and inclusion among our members, the field of li- brarianship, and our communities. As these recommendations shift to an Implementation “Sustainable Thinking for the Future of Libraries” Working Group in 2016-2018, we will need to continue the public and honest conversations Rebekkah Smith Aldrich, Mid-Hudson Library System that help keep these issues at the forefront. Task Force and Working Group members will Libraries must take an active, visible role in building sustainable and resilient communi- present the recommendations in the context of the future of the United States and will ask ties. Our future depends on it. We will explore the importance of infusing the core value of for participation from attendees to help advance our profession to reflect and represent our sustainability into everything we do, and demonstrate how libraries that lead into the future nation’s ever-increasing diversity. using “sustainable thinking” fulfill our mission as libraries in new and innovative ways. “Thinking Broadly and Creatively: MIT’s Future of Libraries Report” 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. Chris Bourg, MIT Libraries; Greg Eow, MIT Libraries; Stephanie Hartman, MIT Libraries Concurrent Sessions MIT’s Task Force on the Future of Libraries was charged with developing a vision of how the MIT Libraries could evolve to best advance the creation, dissemination, and preserva- “Building Civic Engagement with a Civic Lab” tion of knowledge, not only to support MIT’s mission but also to position the Institute Amy Koester, Skokie Public Library; Amita Lonial, Skokie Public Library as a leader in the reinvention of research libraries. Through discussions, open forums, and Disappearing local news sources and today’s polarized political landscape mean the collaborative tools, the task force brought together the best thinking of faculty, staff, and library’s role as a space for civic engagement is increasingly important. The Civic Lab at students. Its recent report envisions the library as an open global platform rooted in shared Skokie Public Library is a pop-up library that encourages dialogue and engagement on the values and mission; supported by innovative approaches to community and relationships, issues that affect our community. Featuring all-ages collections and resources on major and discovery and use, and stewardship and sustainability; and informed and enabled by an emerging issues, including climate change and Black Lives Matter, the flexible, mobile space expanded emphasis on research and development. is used for formal and informal programming for families, teens, and adults. 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. “Collude! Resist! Collaborate! eBook Strategies for the Modern Revolutionary” Day-End Session Veronda Pitchford, Illinois Library System; Paula MacKinnon, Califa; Stephen H. Spohn, An opportunity to bring our thoughts together through a facilitated dialogue that will Massachusetts Library System; Mitchell Davis, BiblioLabs help build connections. Do you want to be a revolutionary? Our digital posse innovates with acquisition and Designed to Save You Time

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