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ALAALAIssue 5 CognotesOrlando, FL Annual Conference Highlights Clarke Asks Librarians To Defend Constitution Inside By Alberta Davis Comer after 9/11 America these rights then the terrorists Indiana State University should have competed have won. While law enforcement Richard A. Clarke, who served in terms of ideology. He needs legal tools to do its job, law President's Program seven U.S. presidents including said that America won enforcement needs to get warrants Page 2 serving as counterterrorism czar the Cold War not by from federal court judges to do so. for Bill Clinton and George W. killing the enemy, but To win the war in the right Bush, was the keynote speaker at by competing against way, by engaging in a battle of E.L. Doctorow the official Opening General Ses- the ideas of commu- ideas, Clarke believes American Page 2 sion on Saturday, June 26. nism. America’s ability citizens need to be well informed Clarke is author of the controver- to win the struggle for and that libraries play a key role Carl Hiaasen sial book Against All Enemies: ideas has diminished in this venture. Libraries also Page 5 Inside America’s War on Terror. because so many of its play a key role by stimulating de- Edwin Buckhalter, chair of former friends, such as bate even in times when debate Severn House Publishers, intro- Morocco, Egypt and and dissent have been dampened. Mitch Albom duced Clarke as “a prophet with- Turkey, now have He said that the title of his book Page 14 Former White House Terrorism Advisor out honor in his own country.” negative opinions of Richard Clarke addresses attendees came from a line in the Constitu- Clarke began his address by stat- Americans. Clarke during the Opening General Session. tion that is used as an oath for ing that it was especially appro- warned that Iraqi chil- every federal official. That oath priate for him to address this dren have seen American troops the ways that have been tried are requires that the person preserve, year’s ALA conference because kick down doors and they have seen counterproductive. protect, and defend the Constitu- 2005 Dates this has been the year when po- bodies of dead Iraqis. America, he In his 20 years of fighting ter- tion against all enemies, foreign litical debates have been informed cautions, will pay a price for this rorists, Clarke never had a rea- and domestic. His departing re- Midwinter Meeting not by newspapers, television, or because the youth will hate Ameri- son to look at library records. He quest to the attendees was to join Boston, Massachusetts the Internet, but by books. cans and a whole new generation stated that the provisions in the in defending the Constitution January 14-19 Clarke discussed the reasons of terrorists will develop. He cau- PATRIOT Act that allow such re- against all enemies. why the so-called war on terror- tioned that while it is important to view of library records have a chill- The response from the packed Registration opens ism is being lost. He contends that America to win this so-called war, ing effect on people using librar- auditorium was a rousing stand- September 1 ies. And, he said, if we give up ing ovation. Housing opens October 3 Taylor Branch: We Learn www.ala.org/midwinter Through Stories Annual Conference By Amy Pickett He is currently completing the Chicago, Illinois University of Pittsburgh third and final installment, At June 23-29 Taylor Branch presented “A Canaan’s Edge. Registration opens Writer’s Life: How We Learn Branch recounted childhood From History,” part of the years spent pitching in at his December 1 Auditorium Speaker Series, on father’s dry-cleaning business. Housing opens Monday, June 28. Branch is the His father’s employees were January 3 author of the 1988 Pulitzer Prize- primarily African-American, www.ala.org/annual winning Parting the Waters: including one, Peter Mitchell, America in the King Years, 1954- who shared his father’s love of 1963. In 1999 he published Pillar pranks and practical jokes. The The Guerilla Girls, sponsered by Penguin Putnam, are featured of Fire: America in the King two often bet on Atlanta Cracker on the Stacks Stage during the SupERTuesday Exhibits Closing Years, 1963-1965, the second baseball games, and occasionally Reception. installment in his King Trilogy. Continued on page 11

Visit us at Booth 1432 Page 2 • Cognotes 2004 Annual Conference Highlights Effects of Landmark Brown Ruling Debated By Rochelle Hartman father, Oliver Brown, was the Brown Bloomington Public Library (IL) named in the case. A distinguished panel addressed the Henderson devoted much of her talk history and legacy of the Brown v. to debunking the media myth of Brown Board of Education in which the U.S. v. Board. Putting the case in historical Supreme Court ruled in 1954 that perspective, Henderson said that the public schools could no longer be seg- case was 105 years in the making, be- regated at Sunday, June 27’s ginning with the first documented law- President’s Program. suit for integration filed in 1849. Be- ALA President Carla Hayden’s pro- tween then and 1954, there were doz- gram, “Equity: Are We There Yet?” in- ens, if not hundreds of lawsuits for inte- cluded Pulitzer Prize-winning author gration filed. Brown v. Board was the 12th ALA President Carla Hayden leads a question and answer session with Taylor Branch; E. J. Josey; Ray Suarez such case filed by the Kansas NAACP. President’s Program speakers (from left to right) Taylor Branch, Cheryl and Cheryl Brown Henderson, whose Far from being about a little girl who Brown Henderson, Ray Suarez and E.J. Josey. wanted to go to school, Henderson said that hers was one of 13 families and 300 people that were a part of the class action Doctorow Addresses Contemporary Politics suit. Ironically, her father’s name ended By Frederick J. Augustyn, Jr. the nation that we get.” There is an his- up on the suit because he was the only The Library of Congress torical precedent for current events. He male plaintiff listed. President-elect Carol Brey-Casiano in- drew a parallel between the early 1950s While Henderson said that the real troduced E. L. (Edgar Lawrence) Doctorow when the U. S. endured a seemingly end- story makes her family no less proud of as an award-wining fiction writer who less ideological war with a formidable foe, the legacy, they owe it to history to be since the 1960s “has challenged his read- had troops engaged on the field in battle, honest. Saying that “The Internet is the ers in the way that they look at people feared the equivalent of WMDs, and faced most egregious purveyor of this mythol- and their environments.” Doctorow noted a chilling intellectual climate. But even ogy,” Henderson followed up by saying that he last spoke before ALA at its an- during that time, more divergent voices that people need to come to libraries to nual conference seven years ago in Mi- existed than were immediately apparent. discover the truth, and not rely on me- ami. He said that he was “not comfort- Among those “energies of self-correction” dia accounts. She referred to herself as able emerging from behind my metaphors” were the beats and saintly people such as an “archival convert.” to address contemporary questions, but Dorothy Day. Recently the U. S. Supreme While all agreed that tremendous did so here. Court ruled that enemy combatants held E.L. Doctorow delivers the Closing progress has been made, panelists spoke Referencing Thomas Jefferson’s obser- in detention have a right to due process. Session keynote address. about losing ground in recent years. vation that “America is the last, best hope He concluded with a secular humanist Doctorow could sign copies of his latest Suarez said it has been demonstrated here on earth,” he asserted that “in our prayer blessing librarians, among other book, Sweet Land Stories, for members repeatedly there are those who manage national elections, the president we get is people. The talk ended early so that of the audience. to follow the letter, but "violate the spirit” of Brown v. Board.

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ALA President Carla Hayden, left, and President- elect Carol Brey Casiano, right, cut the ribbon to open the exhibits as John Ison and Executive Board members observe.

Lace Keaton, Worthington Libraries, Worthington, OH, braves “Jaws” for a souvenir photo during the Scholarship Bash at Universal Studios.

Looking up at the Registration Desk, 7-year-old Caroline Davis, Aurora Public Library, Aurora, Ill., admires Universal Studios character Anck- Su-NaMun from Amy Goodman discusses her book The the movie The Exception to the Rulers during the auditorium Mummy speakers series. Returns. The stilt walker was promoting the theme park’s Revenge of the Mummy ride.

Walter Mayes, right, is interviewed by Orlando radio personality Kara Killen, left, on The Stacks Stage. 2004 Annual Conference Highlights Cognotes • Page 5 Hiaasen Stresses Importance of Librarians’ Role By Rochelle Hartman have included Richard Clarke and with no apparent success. Bloomington Public Library (IL) Michael Moore and said that maintain- He is often asked A large audience assembled to hear ing freedom of information was crucial whether he prefers jour- author and columnist Carl Hiaasen at in a democracy. He followed up by say- nalism or fiction writ- the PLA President’s Program on Mon- ing that he was “praying for one of my ing. While being a jour- day, June 28, and found him thoroughly books to be banned” because “those mo- nalist is satisfying, he enjoyable as evidenced by the laughter rons” have never figured out that cen- does not get to choose and applause throughout the sorship is a sure way to get a book read. the endings of those program.PLA President Luis Herrera Hiaasen’s love for his home state came pieces. In a novel, he opened the session with the presentation through despite his numerous colorful has the choice of what of numerous PLA awards before intro- and negative perceptions and anecdotes to do with his heroes ducing Hiaasen. Hiaasen is an award- about Florida. He referred to the “Klondike and villains. He also winning columnist for the Miami Her- mentality” in Florida and referred to it pointed out that he gets ald, the author of numerous fiction titles, as a “vortex of weirdness and depravity,” a lot of his ideas from and the Newbery title Hoot. citing the Florida residency of O.J. the bizarre crime sto- Hiaasen began by saying that he is Simpson, Rush Limbaugh and 11 out of ries he reads in the Carl Hiaasen signs copys of his books for “alarmed and flattered when I’m invited 14 of the 9/11 hijackers. The point of his newspaper. Truth, in librarians after delivering the PLA President's to speak to reputable groups,” because negativity, he said, is that he’s “been try- Florida, is much Program keynote address. he feels obligated to “behave.” He intro- ing to scare people out of Florida,” but stranger than fiction. duced himself as a lifelong Florida resi- dent and a lifelong reader, and apologized for his reading lapse in junior high, blam- ing it on “a most vicious librarian.” Before launching into a series of sto- ries about his work as a writer, Hiaasen told the group that “there is no way to describe how important what you do is.” He was impressed that ALA speakers (Just Like) Starting Over Online journals must be By Michael Byrnes affordable with a Embry Riddle Aeronautical University library-friendly license. Our thoughts The Reference and User Services As- sociation (RUSA) sponsored program “If exactly. We Could Start Over, What Would Ref- erence Look Like?” was delivered to an overflow crowd on Monday, June 28. Joseph Janes, University of Washing- ton, led an unrehearsed dialog with a panel of five to discuss a hypothetical town and the library services needed to accommo- date it. Imagine a town of 65,000 people somewhere along the shores of Lake Erie, a thirty-minute drive from a major met- ropolitan area. Fourteen percent of the population is under the poverty line, ten percent are college educated, the median age is 34 and twenty percent of the popu- lation is Hispanic. The closest Starbucks is nine miles down the turnpike. A small liberal arts college and a community col- lege are within the city limits. What are the information needs of this community? How will the typical citi- zens want to receive this information? We think like you do. And give you more. What technological infrastructure pre- exists in the town? These were the ques- Project MUSE was co-founded by librarians with librarians’ unique wants and needs tions the panel spent the remaining hour in mind. Only 100% full-text, peer-reviewed arts, humanities, and social science jour- and half answering. The consenting so- nals. A library-friendly license that delivers exceptional value. Flexible subscription lution is to have a group of librarians options and a tiered pricing structure. And complete stability—once journal content known as Rovers sent into neighbor- goes online, it stays online. Stop by our booth and see what we’ve got in mind for you. hoods, bringing the library to the people. Get a FREE 60-day trial. Rovers would be properly dressed so as Go to http://muse.jhu.edu/cgi-bin/trial_access.cgi or e-mail [email protected]. to assimilate into specific cultures. The reason for the exercise was to have
Come pick our the audience ask themselves what ex- brain on what we actly is a library; is it a place? A service? can do for you! A depository? The platform for Scholarly journals online http://muse.jhu.edu Booth No.1137 television’s next reality show? Janes finished by stating, “If you are asking yourself whether you should be offering chat-reference, you are asking the wrong question. The question you should be asking is ‘what do my patrons want and how can I provide that service?’” Page 6 • Cognotes 2004 Annual Conference Highlights Programs Showcase Libraries As Centers for Life-Long Learning By Susan C. Hunnicutt film, and enhanced accessibility of dis- resources. “This kind of programming from other participants and the learn Wayne State University cussion programs for people who are showcases the important role of librar- about themselves and others from the People want to connect with other less comfortable reading books. ies as community cultural centers, and ideas they discuss.” people and talk about things that are Robinson also noted that video-based as centers for lifelong learning.” American Retrospective is a series of important to them. Libraries, which discussion programs seem to be more Ashburn described the way the pro- packaged documentary film and discus- have always been important places for attractive to men. grams work: ”People with a variety of sion programs. Each package includes vid- ideas, are becoming places where ideas The hunger for face-to-face experience backgrounds, experiences and interests eos which become part of the purchasing can be exchanged, and librarians have and conversation was a theme that was have a common experience viewing the library’s permanent collection, program an important role to play in making emphasized by all of the panelists. “Ev- same material, but everyone brings his/ booklets and planner’s manuals, posters good conversations happen. These were erybody wins,” said Frances Ashburn her own individual point of view to the and other publicity materials. Another se- key themes of “Programs with a View: of the North Carolina Center for the discussion. The focus is on the partici- ries of video-based discussion packages, Engaging the Community Through book. She pointed out that a well-publi- pants’ discussion—people take an active Human Rights Video Project, was also Viewing and Discussion,” a panel hosted cized film series could provide an excel- part in the programs. Everyone talks discussed. Both programs are available Saturday, June 26 by the ALA’s Public lent occasion for leveraging other library about ideas—they learn about ideas through the ALA Public Programs Office. Programs Office. Participants talked about American Retrospective, a series of documentary film and discussion Midwinter ‘05 Advocacy Institute Designed to packages created by National Video Re- sources, the National Endowment for Galvanize Statewide Advocacy “Teams” the Humanities (NEH), and the ALA Library advocates are encouraged to affiliates. All organizations will be will coincide with the launch of the ALA- specifically for use in public libraries. participate in the launch of the Advo- asked to recommend key advocates ALTA Advocate, a new initiative appeal- Thomas Phelps of the NEH intro- cacy Institute, debuting at the 2005 ALA from their state. ing to Friends, former trustees and li- duced the concept of video-based dis- Midwinter Meeting in Boston. This one- The Advocacy Institute will use peer- brary advocates. cussion programs by talking about the day preconference, scheduled for Friday, to-peer modeling for the growth of Those interested in registering for the desire to find a broader audience for January 14, 2005, is geared to help fos- grassroots advocates. Participants will Advocacy Institute can drop off a busi- NEH-funded documentaries, and the ter ongoing interaction between librar- form statewide coalitions or “teams” of ness card at the Library Advocacy Now growing realization during the 1980s ians and library workers, Friends librarians, library support staff, Friends box located in the ALA Press Room, or that films, like books, could be used to groups, trustees and advocates at the and trustees and will be surveyed in send a note to [email protected]. launch conversations in local settings. state level. advance to ensure the program is tai- The project is coordinated by the Carol Sally Mason-Robinson of National Video A nationwide call for participants lored to participants’ needs. Brey-Casiano Presidential Committee; Resources, creator of the American Ret- will be distributed this fall, prima- ALA will present new resources in the Public Awareness Committee; ALTA; rospective series, pointed out the ad- rily through state ALA chapters; time for the Advocacy Institute, includ- the Chapter Relations Committee; the vantages of video-based discussion pro- Friends of Libraries USA (FOLUSA) ing a new Best Practices Web site, online Committee on Legislation; and grams. These include a smaller time and state Friends groups; the Asso- key messages and an online toolkit of FOLUSA. The Advocacy Institute commitment from participants, the ciation of Library Trustees and Advo- material geared to Advocates. project was the recipient of the 2004 immediacy and emotional impact of cates (ALTA); and ALA divisions and The launch of the Advocacy Institute World Book Goal Award.

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Fax: 661-254-1207 E-mail: [email protected] AMERICAN SCIENTIFIC See A-Z List of 419 Articles at www.apsbs.com/enn Web: www.aspbs.com PUBLISHERS 2004 Annual Conference Highlights Cognotes • Page 7 Librarian Book Recommendations Reach National Audience Through Woman’s Day’s Online Book Club Earlier this month, the first li- of the Web site. ing @ your library” program, which, founding partners include 3MTM Li- brarian book recommendation went “At Woman’s Day, we continue to for the past three years, has brought brary Systems, Center for the Book live on as part of the second year of receive an enthusiastic response Woman’s Day writers out to 31 li- in the Library of Congress, Dean Woman’s Day magazine’s online book about the popularity and joy of read- braries across the country to lead Foods, marketer and distributor of club. This year targets parents and ing, so I’m particularly delighted that workshops for aspiring writers on HERSHEY®’s Milk, International caregivers with twelve ALA members Womansday.com users will be able to how to get published in a magazine. Federation of Library Associations representing American Association of enjoy the new librarian book selec- The latest workshops were held at 15 and Institution (IFLA), Major League School Librarians (AASL), Associa- tions that are now being offered in public and community college librar- Baseball, the National Aeronautics tion for Library Service to Children our book club forum. The librarians’ ies during National Library Week and Space Administration and Wells (ALSC) and Young Adult Library Ser- choices is a welcome addition here,” 2004. Fargo Home Mortgage. vices Association (YALSA) recom- said Jane Chesnutt, editor-in-chief, Woman’s Day, published by For more information about The mending books for children and Woman’s Day. Hachette Filipacchi Media U.S., Inc., Campaign for America’s Libraries, young adults. Last year, ALA members repre- is a founding partner in The Cam- visit the campaign Web site at The book club is featured on the senting Association of College and paign for America’s Libraries. Other www.ala.org/@yourlibrary. site’s “Community” section at Research Libraries (ACRL), Public Li- www.womansday.com/community brary Association (PLA) and Refer- and will run through next spring, ence and User Services Association Cognotes Staff with each selection featured for two (RUSA) recommended books for Rochelle Hartman, Editor Deidre Ross weeks. Readers can share their women. Bloomington Public Library, IL Publisher, thoughts about reading and books ALA and Woman’s Day have also ALA Conference Services in the “Book Club Forum” section collaborated on the “Put it in Writ- Alberta Comer, Assistant Editor Indiana State University Stephanie Hoerner, Associate Publisher, Reporters Marketing Specialist Improve Morale @ Your Library Frederick J. Augustyn, Jr. ALA Conference Services The Library of Congress Join the Staff Organization Round ited to 20 library employees and in- Tim Mercer, Jenn Hess Table (SORT) at the ALA Annual Con- cludes a complimentary lunch. 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COPYRIGHT.COM Page 8 • Cognotes 2004 Annual Conference Highlights Verizon Helps ALA Assess Literacy Readiness Nationwide The American Library Association resources, develop models for real and senior vice president for public policy age collaboration among literacy provid- (ALA) is proud to announce its Office for virtual library literacy partnerships, and development and corporate social respon- ers, and engage employees in support- Literacy and Outreach Services (OLOS) facilitates online technical assistance. sibility at Verizon. “Verizon is proud to ing literacy programs. For more infor- has received a $295,000 grant from the BuildLiteracy.org equips libraries, lit- partner with ALA and their members to mation on literacy resources in your area Verizon Foundation, the philanthropic eracy programs and community partner- leverage a community’s considerable as- visit Verizon Reads at arm of Verizon Communications, to cre- ships with the resources and tools they set – the public library – in the fight for www.verizonreads.net. ate Build Literacy @ your library, part need to provide more effective literacy a more literate America.” The Verizon Foundation last year of the BuildLiteracy.org Web site. programs and services for adult learn- Support of initiatives like this is part awarded 22,000 grants totaling about Build Literacy @ your library will de- ers. Verizon has funded this initiative of Verizon’s overall commitment to lead- $70 million to charitable and nonprofit velop strategies, tools and funding oppor- since 2000. ing the effort to increase literacy levels agencies that focus on improving basic tunities to dramatically increase the “This initiative will assess literacy in the United States. Through its signa- and computer literacy, enriching com- number of public libraries providing services provided through libraries and ture Verizon Reads program and the munities through technology, and creat- adult literacy programs and services help provide additional tools for them to Verizon Literacy Network, the company ing a skilled work force. For more infor- nationwide. The initial phase of the na- expand their capacity to serve those need- works to increase community and cor- mation on the foundation, visit tionwide project will assess libraries’ ca- ing assistance,” said Kathryn C. Brown, porate awareness, raise funds, encour- www.verizon.com/foundation. pabilities of providing literacy training and assistance. A literacy readiness in- ventory helps libraries identify, articu- ALA to Launch USA PATRIOT Study late, and reflect upon how they approach The American Library Association ment accessing previously protected read- SPY.” Or, you can make an online credit literacy service delivery. The ultimate (ALA) announced that it is seeking fund- ing records and Web sites. We also hope card contribution. If you have ques- goal of the project is to help libraries de- ing to conduct this fall an in-depth, lon- to segue into a more long-term, broad tions, please contact Lainie Castle in the velop, build and expand community lit- gitudinal study of Law Enforcement Ac- understanding of the impact of weakened ALA Development Office (312.280.5050) eracy services and outreach programs. cess to Library Records and Technology. privacy protections on the attitudes and or email at [email protected]. “This new gift from Verizon will allow The study seeks to make clear the ex- actions of people who use libraries and The USA PATRIOT Act expands the the ALA to translate a strong national tent to which a variety of law enforce- the services that libraries provide.” federal government’s authority to inves- literacy initiative into neighborhoods ment tools are used to gather data on ALA’s Office for Information Technol- tigate American citizens. The Act allows coast to coast,” said ALA President Carla individuals through their interaction ogy Policy already has begun this endeavor FBI agents to obtain court orders and Hayden. “Verizon has been a strong and with public and academic libraries in the by convening a panel of legal and academic administrative subpoenas that allow consistent partner in developing the tools wake of the USA PATRIOT Act. experts to serve as an informal advisory them to examine library patrons’ circu- and support necessary to improve literacy “This information will be crucial for board for the duration of the project. lation records and Internet use records. across the country.” the U.S. Congress when they begin de- To make a donation to fund the imple- Some court orders even allow agents to The Web site, www.BuildLiteracy.org, bate on amending and/or expanding the mentation of the USA PATRIOT study, monitor email and chat room activities helps libraries and communities build PATRIOT Act,” said Emily Sheketoff, please mail your check, payable to ALA, without probable cause. stronger literacy partnerships. 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Contact your local Sales Consultant, call 800-775-1800, or visit www.btol.com/cats for more information. Page 10 • Cognotes 2004 Annual Conference Highlights ALA Members Speak Out On Moore’s Fahrenheit 9/11 Libraries Still Robert Emma Perry, Cynthia Capuano, Southern Irene Fighting Washington University, Wilson, University, Baton Rouge, iama Censorship St. Louis, LA librarian.com, By Alberta Davis Comer MO Philadelphia, Indiana State University PA According to Robie H. Harris, au- “I think ev- “Some parts thor of It’s Perfectly Normal: Chang- ery one should were troubling, “I thought it ing Bodies, Growing Up, Sex & see it. It was profoundly disturbing. I some were overdone, but it really did get was put together in an interesting fashion Sexual Behavior and It’s So Amaz- did enjoy it. It’s an excellent portrayal me to thinking about the Bush connec- and gives society a different view on what ing! A Book About Eggs, Sperm, of the power of deception, and I’m not tion and Iraq. It was an interesting and has gone on. It’s hard to know if it was Birth, Babies, and Families and even a Michael Moore fan.” compelling movie. There was a full house complete reality or just the views of Michael Jerilyn Williams, director of Mont- — a lot of applause in some parts, and Moore. But it was backed up by fact-check- gomery County Library System in tears.” ers, which made me see he did his research. Conroe, Texas, censorship is still I was a video major and I can’t say if it alive and kicking. Both speakers was staged or not. I enjoyed the movie.” have good reason to believe this since both have been embroiled in censor- ship issues in the recent past. Har- ris and Williams discussed censor- ship issues in the Monday, June 28 session of “Censorship of the Writ- The Internet-based stock and fund research ten Word: Still Alive and Kickin’.” Harris stated that it was an honor service specifically designed for libraries to talk at the ALA convention be- cause librarians are the real heroes in preventing censorship since, by allowing people to choose the books they read, they are the keepers of democracy. Her two books on sexual health for children and teens have been chal- lenged numerous times and her book It’s Perfectly Normal was number seven on the most challenged library Get a personal books in 2003. She said when she demonstration hears about another challenge to one at ALA in Orlando, of her books that she gets a “sinking Booth #1232 feeling in my stomach” and questions why she writes these books. However, she asserted that one story printed in the Philadelphia Inquirer in 1997 sums up her reason for writing them, her audience of children and teens need them. The Philadelphia news- paper relayed a story of a ten-year- old girl who showed her mother a page in one of Harris’ books about child abuse and said that this had happened to her. Consequently, the child’s fa- ther was convicted of multiple counts “Morningstar.com Library Edition is a happy blend of sophisticated capabilities of child abuse. Williams described her ordeal in and useful information in an easy-to-use product.” —Library Journal, June 2003 the fall of 2003 when Harris’ book It’s Perfectly Normal was challenged by a group of citizens. This challenge received national media coverage. 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She ended by stating that challenges will continue, but that libraries and li- brarians can survive and thrive by “doing it together.” 2004 Annual Conference Highlights Cognotes • Page 11 Library Work Abroad Offers Exceptional Training Opportunities By Frederick J. Augustyn, Jr. centers using homemade books to fill Responses to these questions were simi- dents and teachers/librarians each in- The Library of Congress the need. lar despite the different contexts that the forming the other. International library work can last for Before the audience members ad- scenarios offered. Personal contacts made A similar panel concentrating on plan- several months to a span of years and dressed the questions facing their assigned abroad could serve as resources at home ning, information finding, and fund-rais- involves the real challenges of dealing with groups, introductory biographic informa- through networking. The international ing for international work, is scheduled low budgets, undereducated populations, tion revealed a surprising number of li- experience promoted greater flexibility for next year’s annual conference. and great ethnic diversity. It is much more brarians who have already benefited from and empathy and sharpened problem-solv- Wendell’s organization, dedicated to build- than just tourist travel, as it prepares working abroad. The audience then dis- ing skills, expanded horizons, and made ing global understanding, learning, and North American librarians for similar persed into contributing parties and ap- you more appreciative of and more enter- information access, can be reached elec- cross-cultural issues in their own insti- plied the same questions in the context of prising with what you already have. It tronically at www.worldlibraries.org and tutions. Such immersion fosters greater one of five scenarios: a high school library; shattered stereotypes and heightened ex- more information on how international appreciation of what one can do with lim- a community college serving students pectations of what others can accomplish. work can enrich your library skills is ited resources serving populations eager learning English as a foreign language; a It fostered the recognition that cross-cul- available at http://www.ala.org/ala/irrt/ for what libraries can offer. This was the media center in an inner city; a public tural learning goes both ways with stu- irrtcommitees/isld/isld.htm. theme of “From Timbuktu to Toledo: How library in a small blue-collar town with International Travel Can Make You a new Latin American residents; and a cor- Better Librarian,” sponsored by ALA’s porate library. The challenges addressed International Relations Roundtable, In- in each of the scenarios were: how your ternational Sustainable Library Develop- overseas encounter can help you meet ment Interest Group (IRRT ISLDIG). your multi-cultural challenge in the con- Laura Wendell, World Library Part- text of your U.S.-based institution; how nership, commenced by explaining why cross-cultural activities help promote the the profession needed U.S. librarians sustainability of your organization (with to volunteer abroad using the case sustainability meaning adherence to the study of South Africa. In that develop- profit margin in a budget-challenged ing country, there are too few public economy); and how international experi- libraries. Many enterprising indepen- ence fits into your professional develop- dent librarians have set up community ment goals. Radical Librarians Convene By Frederick J. Augustyn, Jr. continues. The Library of Congress Jenna Freedman, a passionate collec- Pulitzer Prize-winning author Taylor Branch presents A Addressing the state of progressive tor of zines, a progenitor of “radical refer- Writer’s Life: How We Learn From History. librarianship and social activism, ALA’s ence,” and a cofounder of National Library SRRT Feminist Task Force (Social Re- Workers Day (which she helped pass Branch Despite Branch’s efforts to rally Black leaders, the ripples of the Civil sponsibilities Round Table) sponsored a through ALA’s Council), also helped coor- Continued from page 1 thought-provoking panel titled “Just dinate the protest at this conference of Rights movement had not yet When You Thought It Was Safe to Go Back the Disney Institute’s presentation. Freed- attended games together. Branch reached these areas. “I wasn’t in the Library: Radical Librarians Speak man asserted that librarians should not recalled how the spirit of levity prepared for the way things were in Out," featuring three who believe that li- hew to a business model and certainly drained out of the conversation as that part of the country…it might braries should be true democratizing in- not to a corporate business version. they approached the segregated as well have been 1930.” Having stitutions. Celeste Tibbets of the Atlanta Katia Roberto offered hints on how to Ponce de Leon stadium little luck with preachers and school Fulton Public Library introduced Jenna be a progressive librarian. Supervisors Like much of America, Branch was principals, his next strategy was Freedman, Barnard College; Katia should realize that work is not all em- stunned by images coming out of seeking out the rebels in the Black Roberto, University of Georgia at Athens; ployees’ top priority since family obliga- Birmingham, Alabama, in 1963, when community, but inspired little and the venerable Sandy Berman, former tions can at times occupy their minds. police turned dogs and fire hoses on interest in voter registration. Next head cataloger at Hennepin County, MN Writers of library literature should stop children as young as six, and the he turned to the women of southern Public Library from 1973-1999. The pur- the glorification of the multi-pierced, fre- Sixteenth Street Baptist Church Georgia, including one elderly pose was to honor the publication of the quently tattooed “new young librarians” bombing resulted in the death of four woman who was rumored to be the anthology Revolting Librarians, which just because they are hip in appearance. girls. He considers these to be wisest woman in the Schley County. energized library activism in 1972, its no- We should not stereotype people and never watershed events because “the power Her terse comments clearly table successor Revolting Librarians assume based on what seems to be obvi- of those photos and images shamed us communicated that she was not Redux, and to ensure that the movement into doing something about it.” He interested in voter registration Continued on page 13 realized, too, that great changes (be because organizing and holding they literary, political, or social) come voter meetings was a thing of terror out of questions. The question that in that climate. Branch was moved would propel his career began to to write down everything she said, evolve: “Where did the power and and his notes evolved into a four resilience of these children come from?” hundred-page diary. The experience After college, Branch became of writing this diary taught Branch involved in the anti-Vietnam War that “in race relations, we learn by movement, his first foray into the stories.” He felt this element was world of political activism. He lacking in the texts he had read in realized that the anti-war movement graduate school. “Abstraction can be borrowed from the depth and a fool’s gold in the discussion of race sophistication of the civil rights relations. Categories and labels do movement. This awareness shaped not lead to discovery. We learn his graduate experiences at through humans and human Princeton’s Woodrow Wilson School narratives.” of Public and International Affairs, After obtaining his Master’s, which he attended in 1968. His Branch went to work in journalism, Master’s program required a a career he selected because it summer of policy-relevant work. “provided a place to observe and Over his advisor’s objections, Branch think in a world of chaos.” He broke headed to rural southwest Georgia, into the publishing industry as a seeking out citizens willing to ghostwriter, and published a administer voter registration handful of novels before beginning Amy Rosenbaum, H.W. Wilson, tosses free SupERTuesday T-shirts from programs. work on his King trilogy in 1982. the Stacks Stage during the prize drawing. Page 12 • Cognotes 2004 Annual Conference Highlights ALA: Library Funding Cuts Nationwide Top $75 Million in Past Year School, public and academic librar- in American Libraries about library scroll down to the Tell Your Story! sec- materials…Education on the elementary ies in more than 40 states have absorbed funding and to the ALA’s Issues and tion and click on the link. Currently, level is the foundation for the whole school more than $75 million in funding cuts Advocacy pages for more information and we have compiled more than 40 stories. experience! How can my students succeed over the past year, according to a na- suggestions for how to get involved. For more information, contact without up-to-date materials and books tional study by the American Library ALA finds libraries facing heavy cuts [email protected]. to encourage reading?” Joan Carlson, Li- Association (ALA). The study and de- in staff, services, and hours: At least Here’s a sampling of what’s being brarian, Killingly Memorial School, CT. tailed information about the cuts appear 2,000 library jobs have been eliminated; reported: •“Budget cut 20% at beginning of in a new ALA Web site, www.ala.org/ at least 29 libraries have closed; and at • “A bill passed during the 2003 Iowa school year…Budget cut another 6% at libraryfunding. least 578 operating hours have been lost. legislative session cut $60 million from semester. Average age of collection = The Web site features state-by-state The site also features a Tell Your city and county budgets for the ‘04 fis- 1976.” Shirley Swan, Librarian, information on budget cuts that have Story! area, where library staff and us- cal year. This resulted in cuts to Iowa Lakeview High School, MI. been reported in the media and pub- ers can provide additional anecdotal in- public libraries totaling $2,041,146.” • “Last year we received $12,651 in lished sources; the database currently formation about the impact of cuts in Mary Wegner, State Librarian, State State Aid. This year we received only includes over 920 records of information. their communities. To submit a story, Library of Iowa. $8,844. We have cut our book budget The site also links to ongoing coverage go to the library funding Web site and • “We joke that we are no longer li- in half from the previous year’s total, brarians but fundraisers…Last year we reduced hours on Saturday, and frozen raised enough to buy $2500 in light salaries. Eliminated one part-time po- bulbs.” Kathy Berggren, Director, sition, which means that there is no one Debating the Definition of Reference Matteson Public, Ill. to cover vacation days. Programming By Walter F. Bell Three speakers expanded on the • “In the whole Killingly school sys- has also been drastically reduced because Lamar University theme of the meaning of the reference tem this year, we had no funds for books, of the budget cut.” Rhonda Duell, Li- The continuing debate over the transaction. Eric Novotny, Penn periodicals or audiovisual brary Director, Oswayo Valley Memo definition of reference services, the re- State University, spoke to the assess- sults of the Definition of Reference ment of data. He went over the poli- Survey results, and the development tics involved in statistical measure- Get the Lead (Information) Out! of new guidelines for defining, mea- ment and the results of the Defini- Childhood lead poisoning remains a bilities Round Table, is planning a pro- suring, and assessing reference ser- tion of Reference Survey conducted by major environmental health problem gram, “Get the Lead (Information) Out!” vices were the subjects of the program RUSA in 2002. He identified a gen- and an environmental justice issue. at the 2005 ALA Annual Conference in presented by the RUSA Evaluation eral unhappiness among reference li- Childhood lead poisoning is also easily Chicago. This program will feature of Reference and Reader’s Service brarians concerning the definition of prevented. Timely access to information speakers from state, federal and local Committee Sunday, June 27. Four reference transactions and theorized is critical to identify children at risk in government agencies and community- speakers discussed the evolution of that this discontent grew from the urban, suburban and rural communi- based neighborhood coalitions that are various definitions of the reference collection of the wrong type of data. ties and neighborhoods. The Task Force taking positive steps to eliminate the transaction, how the digital revolu- Novotny urged that libraries empha- on the Environment, one of the task threat of lead poisoning. Contact Fred tion has affected reference services, size quality over quantity and that forces comprising the Social Responsi- Stoss at [email protected] for details. and the meaning of statistical mea- librarians could help each other by surement as a yardstick. sharing their best practices. Suzanne Lorimar, Yale University, In their discussions of the new provided a historical overview of the guidelines, Susan Ware and Lanell development of reference and the defi- Rabner examined the range of refer- nition of reference transactions. She ence activities addressed in those /&!$5,4 pointed to the gradual appearance of guidelines. Ware urged that qualita- difference types of service and the rise tive measures be given more impor- of a “data hierarchy” which reflected tance. Likewise, Rabner advocated the ).4%2.%4 the importance attached to instruc- establishment of a “culture of assess- tional/knowledge-based questions. The ment” with more emphasis on the initial consequence of the rise of new quality of the transaction and the 53%23!##%33 technologies, according to Lorimar, measure of patron satisfaction rather has been a decline in the number of than numbers. Qualitative measure- reference questions. The heart of the ments will “tell the story” of library (%!,4( matter, however, is not the definition reference. Rabner noted the need to of reference but the measurement of develop new assessment tools and the meaning of reference. urged institutions to use them. ).&/2-!4)/.

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From left, Walgreens President and CEO Jeff Rein, ALA President Carla Hayden and ALA Executive Director Keith Michael Fiels successfully launch the “Be Well Informed @ your library” initiative at the Orange WWWNLMNIHGOV County Library System. 2004 Annual Conference Highlights Cognotes • Page 13 Join the Major Leagues Provides Summer Fun for the Whole Family Help make your library a one-stop shop designed bookmarks and distribute at program poster courtesy of Major League gift certificates to ALA Graphics. Li- for family programming this summer with events to promote the program or at the Baseball while supplies last. All of the braries that bring in at least 25 entries the Join the Major Leagues @ your li- circulation desk. elements of the program, including the will be eligible for a drawing of copies brary® program, the 21st century literacy • Mascot artwork: use the images of tools and trivia questions, are available of the ALA Graphics Jackie Robinson program that features an online baseball the program mascot on flyers, custom- in both English and Spanish. “History Lives” poster. All libraries that trivia contest and a trip to the 2004 World ized posters or on any materials you cre- Developed by ALA and Major League send in a report detailing how they pro- Series for one lucky prize winner. ate to promote the program. Baseball, the program runs through Sept. moted the program along with sample The program Web site, at • Web button: what better place to 10. The Public Library Association (PLA) publicity materials that utilized the www.ala.org/@yourlibrary/ promote the program than on the is a co-sponsor of the program. official “Join the Major Leagues @ your jointhemajorleagues, contains complete library’s Web site? Post this button on New incentives and prizes will also library” logo will be entered into a draw- sets of the program trivia questions for your homepage to directly link users to be offered this year for the top five li- ing for a $100 gift certificate to four different age groups and an entire the Join the Major Leagues @ your li- braries that bring in the greatest num- mlb.com. kit that will have the program up and brary Web site. ber of entries. The three libraries that “Join the Major Leagues @ your li- running at your library in less time than Librarians must go through a short bring in the most number of entries brary” is part of ALA’s Campaign for a seventh-inning stretch. Free promo- registration process in order to access the will receive a $100 bookstore gift cer- America’s Libraries, its multi-year pub- tional tools in the “How Librarians Can tools and are eligible to receive a free tificate; the next two will receive $50 lic awareness and advocacy campaign." Get Involved” section include: • Join the Major Leagues Toolkit: able vocal expression, selections from support democracy if there is almost no includes outline of program, including Radical Librarians Celeste West and other pioneers. He rue- democracy within their own institutions. information on librarian incentives; Continued from page 11 fully noted that many personnel prob- ALA Immediate Past-President Mitch sample programming ideas; a sample ous. Sometimes the most conventionally lems (today termed “issues”) still call out Freedman made a pitch from the audi- press release that can be customized and attired library workers can be the most for solutions thirty years or more after ence for joining committees, task forces, sent to local newspapers or used in the potent change agents. Librarians should they were first voiced. Berman related and round tables to help to rectify these library’s newsletter; sample PSAs that “be out” in their political or sexual orien- that even change could disappoint when problems. Berman concluded the delib- can be sent to local radio stations; and a tation in the workplace as much as pos- it is mostly cosmetic. For example, the erately attenuated session (giving many script that can be sent to a local team to sible, presumably even if this means go- Los Angeles Public Library currently has in attendance that evening the opportu- use on its Jumbotron. ing beyond the constraints of the main- a large AFSCME union that also includes nity to view the film Fahrenheit 9/11) • Downloadable program logo: use it stream corporate Democrats and Repub- supervisors up to a certain level. Never- with the request that library school cur- on flyers, customized certificates of par- licans. Finally, they should stop saying theless, many front-line librarians still riculums emphasize worker education, ticipation, signs, and more. that patrons only want things electroni- complain that they do not get enough not just “boss” or management training. • Poster artwork: print out this ready- cally since print media is still a reputable “respect.” There is not enough “collegial- Components should include employee made poster and hang it throughout the and requested source. ity” since management, with the final rights, unionization (still important for library or throughout the community, in The still-outspoken, conscience-driven objectives already predetermined, still empowerment despite the LA experience), places like the post office, grocery store, Sandy Berman referenced his own makes decisions by soliciting only con- grievance systems, and alternative ex- YMCA, etc. thirty-year old article “Libraries to the curring rather than disparate opinions. amples of supervision such as rotational, • Bookmark artwork: print out these People” as well as read, with consider- Berman questioned how libraries could collective, and communal management. Page 14 • Cognotes 2004 Annual Conference Highlights Maine Teens Win Get on Board and Read @ your library® Grand Prize for Video Inspired by Shoeless Joe by W.P. Kinsella Participation With camcorder in hand, Michael Cole, their own lives,” said Rose Allen of the years, were to create a written essay or Nearly Triples for Justin Morse and Colby Kelly from Mt. Prospect (Ill.) Public Library, mem- creative entry – including a poem, paint- “Register to Vote Waterville, ME, set out recently to express ber of the six-member jury, made up of ing or video – as part of the program. how the book Shoeless Joe by W.P. young adult librarians and teens, that Entries could be submitted by an indi- @ your library” Kinsella is more than just a story. For judged the entries. vidual or in groups of up to four people. New Online Tools Available their efforts, they have been named this “The winners’ entry was no different. “We had more than 3,500 librarians year’s grand prize winners of the Get on Skateboarding is clearly something im- registered and 1,500 entries for this pro- As American Library Associa- Board and Read @ your library program, portant to them, and like they explained gram this year,” said ALA Executive Di- tion (ALA) members become aware developed by ALA and Dean Foods, manu- in the introduction to their entry, ‘like rector Keith Michael Fiels. “These num- of the Register to Vote @ your li- facturer and distributor of HERSHEY®’s the book’s love of baseball, what we do is bers have dramatically increased from brary initiative sponsored by ALA Milk and Milkshakes. fun and makes a difference in our lives.’ previous years. It is so rewarding to know and Working Assets, they are With the support of their school librar- The way they depicted that in the video we are helping libraries reach teens with quickly signing on to this impor- ian, Kathleen Toubman, the three seniors was very compelling and creatively pro- a fun program that not only increases tant program, recognizing the criti- at Waterville Senior High School won with duced. It was very heartfelt.” their interest in reading, but also rewards cal role that libraries play in our their production of a short video that de- “I am so proud of these young men and them for being imaginative.” democracy. Last month, the num- picted how the theme, “build it and they the efforts they put into this project,” Deanna Foley, one of the teen judges ber of participating libraries grew will come” directly reflects their Toubman said. “They are in the library representing the Eisenhower Public Li- from 400 to more than 1,150 within community’s fundraising efforts for a all the time, and this program inspired brary in Harwood Heights, Ill., said, “We a few weeks, following a letter to skateboard park. The grand prize win- them to take their two most favorite could tell that a lot of thought went into the membership from ALA Presi- ning team and Toubman will meet famed things, reading and skateboarding, and all of the entries we saw. The range of dent Carla Hayden. professional skateboarder Tony Hawk dur- unite them into one tribute.” entries that came in showed the different Through Register to Vote @ your ing the 2004 Boom Boom HuckJam Tour. The Get on Board and Read @ your ways that teens can express themselves.” library®, ALA and Working Assets are “So many of the entries not only re- library program encouraged teens to For a complete listing of the winners, co-sponsoring a voter registration ported on why the teens enjoyed the books check out a book from their local library visit the Get on Board and Read Web site page, www.yourvotematters.org/ala, but really delved into what the books’ and create an entry that best explained at www.hersheysmilk.com/getonboard. where individuals can register to vote messages meant to the teens personally why the book was meaningful to them. Teens weren’t the only ones to bring or update their registration informa- and how they can see them reflected in To be eligible, teens, ages 12 to 18 home prizes. Two librarians, Pauline tion. The Your Vote Matters site was Haug, library media director from Sparta created and customized by Working (Wisc.) Meadowview Middle School and Assets for participating non-partisan, Cathey Bennett, librarian at Axtell (Texas) non-profit organizations. When citi- Jr./Sr. High School won $100 bookstore zens register to vote through this gift certificates in a random drawing for Web site, they help raise funds for libraries that sent in examples of how they library advocacy thanks to a gener- promoted the program. ous grant from Working Assets. Vot- For more information on the cam- ers in all states except New Hamp- paign, visit www.ala.org/@yourlibrary. shire, North Dakota and Wyoming are eligible to complete registration via this Web site. Correction ALA is encouraging its members In the Tuesday, June 29 issue of to promote voter registration through Cognotes, the page 1 article “Radical the www.yourvotematters.org/ala Librarians Convene” incorrectly de- Web site in their local libraries. To scribed the program “Just When You help librarians publicize the initia- Thought It Was Safe to Go Back to the tive in high schools, on college/uni- Library: Radical Librarians Speak Out” versity campuses and in local com- as being sponsored by the Social Respon- munities, ALA has prepared new sibilities Round Table (SRRT). The pro- Winfred Tang, 10, Houston Community College System, Houston, Tx., downloadable tools. These include gram was actually sponsored by the Register to Vote logo artwork, a reads One Piece at the VIZ booth 1977 at the new Graphic Novel Feminist Task Force of SRRT. Cognotes Pavilion in the exhibit hall. sample press release that may be apologizes for the mistake. customized for local use, and PDFs of the program bookmark and tipsheet. Saturdays With Mitch The participating library in the By Michael Byrnes him, “I wouldn’t worry about it. appearance on the show. They printed zip code with the largest number Embry Riddle Nobody’s going to read it.” It became 5,000 more and ten days later they were of registrants will be awarded a Aeronautical University apparent that the publisher was not go- completely sold-out and three weeks $1000 grant. In addition, the first Celebrated author, journalist and hu- ing to sink too much money marketing passed before being able to meet public five participating libraries in zip manitarian, Mitch Albom gave a heart- this book. During a stop in St. Louis, demands. Albom said he balked at the codes with at least 500 registrants felt presentation Saturday, June 26, dis- Albom found himself being interviewed suggestion of franchising Morrie: will each be awarded $500. All cussing the back-stories of both his liter- at a radio station in the back of a Wednesdays/Thursdays with Morrie, types of libraries (not just ALA ary juggernauts, Tuesdays with Morrie woman’s house with microphones at- Chicken Soup with Morrie and so on. members) are eligible to participate and The Five People You Meet in Heaven. tached to gooseneck lamps. In India- Six years passed before the inspira- in the grant contest. Libraries are Tuesdays with Morrie details the napolis, the only radio spot he landed tion of The Five People You Meet in invited to register for free promo- visits Albom made to an old college pro- was a morning zoo show in which the Heaven hit. Its theme is a continua- tional materials at www.ala.org/ fessor dying of Lou Gherig’s disease. jock said, “So Mitch, the most obvious tion of Morrie: death ends a life, not a requestmaterials until September He originally planned on meeting with question first: why Tuesdays?” relationship. The main character, an 3. Please allow three weeks for de- Morrie for a Tuesday (singular), not But enough buzz generated around amusement park mechanic, dies try- livery. the remaining Tuesdays of Morrie’s the book and the publisher saw it as a ing to save a young girl from a free- For more information about this life. After learning Morrie’s biggest “small book acting oddly.” Still falling cart and meets five people in initiative, including an FAQ, visit fear was leaving his family in debt, unconvinced the book was destined to heaven. When he meets his wife he asks www.ala.org/registertovote. Con- Albom suggested they record their con- explode, they would “reprint it eight cop- why she had to die. “Life has to end, tact Your Vote Matters at 877-205- versations for possible publication. Af- ies at a time,” Albom joked. love doesn’t,” she answers. VOTE (8683) with any technical or ter receiving several rejections, he Suddenly Oprah Winfrey called and Albom also spoke about his love af- voter registration questions. To found a publisher in Doubleday. The wanted Albom to be a guest on her show. fair with libraries as a child. He said learn about Working Assets, visit original printing was 25,000 copies. The President of Harpo, Oprah’s pro- he loved the sight, the smell, even the www.workingassets.com. When he began worrying if the book duction company, told Doubleday to re- sound. “There is a certain sound in that would hurt his credibility as a sports print 200,000 copies to meet the de- library-quiet,” he said. “The sound of journalist, Albom’s literary agent told mands they would receive after Mitch’s people thinking.” 2004 Annual Conference Highlights Cognotes • Page 15 IMLS Updates National Leadership Grants for Libraries The Federal Institute of Museum and tools. Examples of funding opportuni- As the primary source of federal Library Services Grants. Library Services (IMLS) is recasting its ties include innovative projects to pre- funds for the nation’s libraries, IMLS IMLS also annually confers the Na- signature National Leadership Grant serve and enhance access to valuable helps libraries improve access to infor- tional Award for Library Service on se- program to help libraries and museums library resources; support for the devel- mation through technology, ensure eq- lect libraries for their outstanding ser- create and sustain a nation of learners. opment of tools to help libraries (and uity of access, bring resources to vice to the public. It is the highest honor Program categories have been renamed other collection-holders) manage and underserved audiences, and recruit and the nation gives to libraries. Each li- and clarified to improve cross-agency share digital assets; projects that ad- educate librarians. IMLS administers brary receives $10,000 and the national consistency. Under the National Lead- dress the challenges of preserving and the Library Services and Technology Act spotlight at an awards ceremony in ership Grant, the three categories for archiving digital media; and projects (LSTA). In addition to National Lead- Washington, DC. To learn all about libraries, the three for museums, and that enhance interoperability, integra- ership Grants, LSTA provides Grants IMLS’s grant and award opportunities, the one joint category have been stream- tion, and seamless access to digital as- to States, Libraries for the 21st Century, visit the IMLS booth (# 1277) or log on lined to three parallel categories across sets, particularly projects that are of and Native American/Native Hawaiian to http://www.imls.gov. the library and museum programs. statewide, regional, national, or the- These are “advancing learning commu- matic scope. nities,” “building digital resources,” and Research and Demonstration “research and demonstration.” supports basic and applied research and The 2005 budget request for Na- demonstration projects to test potential tional Leadership Grants for Librar- solutions to problems in a real-world en- ies is $16,500,000. Applicants may re- vironment. Examples of funding oppor- quest grants from $25,000 to tunities include cognitive research to $1,000,000. The three categories of enhance libraries’ understanding of funding for libraries are described be- learning within and across different age low. Partnerships are encouraged, groups; research on the effectiveness of though not required. Partners may library services and their impacts on include community organizations, in- users; research on users’ needs and ex- stitutions and agencies that promote pectations; research that addresses learning, and public media, in addi- knowledge integration, digital preserva- tion to museums, archives, or other tion, or the integration of physical and cultural heritage organizations. digital experiences; research and/or Advancing Learning Communi- demonstration projects to enhance ser- ties supports the development of learn- vices; and collaborative projects that lead ing networks and services for people of to the development of new methodolo- all ages. Projects will support learning gies, standards, or practices. throughout the lifetime, whether that The 2005 National Leadership Grant learning takes place in communities, in guidelines and application will be avail- schools, or in the workplace. able on the IMLS Web site, http:// Examples of funding opportunities www.imls.gov, in October 2004. The include development of high-quality pro- deadline for all National Leadership grams based on current research in cog- Grant proposals is February 1, 2005. nitive science; strong learning and lit- Grants will be awarded in mid-Septem- eracy partnerships among providers of ber 2005. early, adult, and community learning; Also on the Web site is NLG Project collaborations between libraries and Planning: A Tutorial to help you pre- museums, or with other organizations pare your grant application. The free as appropriate, to meet documented com- online tutorial begins with a step-by- munity needs; development of innova- step process for getting projects under tive learning technologies using library way, including analyzing organizational (and museum) content; and exploration needs, identifying target audiences, and of new ways to integrate digital and formulating goals. It helps project plan- physical services and programs. ners develop the components of a project Building Digital Resources sup- plan, including activities, evaluation ports the creation, use, and preserva- approach, schedule, and resources. You tion of significant digital resources as can access the tutorial at http://e- well as the development of management services.imls.gov/project_planning/. Exhibitor News

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American Western Song (Booth T3247): Meet poet Victor W. Pearn. Garrison Keillor read Victor’s poem “Recieving” on 3/30/04 on Writer’s Almanac on NPR, from Victor’s new book Devil Dogs & Jarheads. Also displaying Swans Pausing and American Western Song Poems from 1976 to 2001. Information about Victor at www.victorw.pearn.com. Page 16 • Cognotes 2004 Annual Conference Highlights Hot Jobs: Career Leads in Cognotes

About Career Leads in Cognotes. . . Career Leads in Cognotes is a special edition of job openings, advertisements from job POSITIONS OPEN seekers, and other classified ads published in addition to regular issues of American Libraries, the monthly magazine of the American Library Association. ACADEMIC LIBRARY Many, but not all, of these job openings plus individuals seeking employment are also listed with ALA’s Office for Human Resource Development and Recruitment Placement Service, located in the Orange County Convention Center, Level 4, Valencia Ballroom. The hours of operation for the HRDR Placement Service are: Friday, June 25, noon–5:00 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, June 26 and 27, 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.; and Monday, June 28, 9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. It is not necessary to be an ALA member to use the Placement Service, nor is it necessary to register for the conference if only using the Placement Service. Please note that personnel representatives from college and university libraries, public libraries, and other institutions will be attending the ALA Annual Conference. Job seekers can contact those representatives to arrange for a job interview during the conference. The next regular issue of American Libraries is the August issue, to be mailed around August 1. The deadline for receipt of classified advertising material is July 6. Send to [email protected].

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PERIODICALS BOUGHT AND SOLD. Purchase and supply of reprints, back volumes, and back issues of periodicals. Periodicals Service Company, 11 Main St., Germantown, NY 12526; phone 518-537-4700; fax 518-537-5899; e-mail [email protected]. Visit www.periodicals.com.

AUDIOBOOK FOR SALE

NEUROTIC STYLES, AN AUDIOBOOK. Author David Shapiro, PhD. Reader Dr. POSITIONS OPEN Rene Weideman, PhD. Since its initial pub- lication in 1965, Neurotic Styles has be- come a classic in character psychology. ACADEMIC LIBRARY Essentials of Behavior, Inc., produced this first audiobook edition of Neurotic Styles. It ACQUISITIONS LIBRARIAN, University contains the full text of the book. Intended Libraries, The University of Toledo. The for psychologists, psychiatrists, counselors, University of Toledo invites applications for therapists, and other health-care profes- the position of acquisitions librarian. This sionals as well as for the psychologically full-time, tenure-track faculty position re- minded lay audience. Price: $74.95. ISBN ports to the chair of the library faculty. 0971951101. 9-tape audiobook, length ap- Manages the acquisition of new mono- proximately 9 hours. Available through graphs and media for the university libraries. Washington University in St. Louis Baker & Taylor, Amazon.com, and our Prepares and monitors the budget. Works Olin Library System website, www.essentialsofbehavior.com collegially with selectors and others in unit (you can find more about the book to manage collection development of mono- University Archivist through the website). graphs. Supervises the activities of acqui- sitions support staff (currently 3 FTE), in- The Special Collections Department of the Washington University Libraries in St. cluding monographic ordering, receiving, Louis, Missouri, is seeking a talented, dynamic, flexible, service-oriented individual POSITIONS WANTED claiming, vendor correspondence, etc. Pro- to serve as the University Archivist. The special collections department is made up vides some reference service and/or library of 4 units (rare books, manuscripts, film and media archive, and university archives). LIBRARIAN/ARCHIVIST. MLIS, BA histo- instruction to library users. The 12-month Collaborative efforts with university faculty and staff are a high priority; in addition, ry, and MAT. Familiar with ILIS, familiar appointment will be made at the rank of the successful candidate will participate in exploring new collection development with OCLC, MARC, and AACR2. Refer- Assistant Professor with a salary range of areas for the archives. Under the direction of the head of special collections, the ence experience. Experience processing $39,000-$42,230. Review of applications successful candidate will, on an ongoing basis, plan for the maintenance of the collections and generating finding aids. will begin July 1 and will continue until collection and for the addition of new collections. The archivist will also work with the Contact 313-833-6907. the position is filled. For the complete head and others on public programs, collaborative opportunities, other outreach position description and advertisement efforts, and digital initiatives. REFERENCE LIBRARIAN. MLS, 8 years in (including application details) see academic libraries, including 3 as depart- library.utoledo.edu/inf/employment.html. RESPONSIBILITIES: The archivist is responsible for building, promoting and ment head; seeks position in San Diego area For more information about the University administering the university archives and research collection. With the head of beginning early 2005; supervisory experi- Libraries and the University of Toledo, special collections, the archivist will plan for the maintenance and preservation of ence; information literacy/library instruction; please visit library.utoledo.edu and existing research collections and for the addition of new collections. The archivist is extensive library/university service, includ- www.utoledo.edu. The University of Toledo responsible for developing and providing finding aids for all materials housed in the ing faculty senate; open to academic, public, is an equal-access, equal-opportunity, affir- university archives, and for ensuring that all users’ needs are met. The archivist will museum, or special library; dependable, hard- mative-action employer and educator. also be involved, with others, with planning and carrying out appropriate digital working, adaptable, organized, motivated, initiatives. Supervises full-time assistant and student assistants. personable, patron-centered, proactive. Con- ASSOCIATE LIBRARIAN. MLS from an tact: [email protected]. ALA-accredited program with library expe- EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS: A master’s degree is required, either MLS from rience. Manage reference and serials de- an ALA-accredited school program or MA, preferably in history or the social sciences; MLS WITH A PASSION FOR LAW AND 5 partment and supervise CD-ROM and on- prefer both. Society of American Archivists certification preferred. Knowledge of YEARS OF EXPERIENCE seeks a profes- line database searching (Dialog), archival and preservation practices. Evidence of written and oral communication skills. sional position where I may contribute my bibliographic verification, and user educa- researching skills (BA history) in the areas tion. Full-time position includes one night a EXPERIENCE: Archival appraisal, cataloging, and reference experience in a of legal reference, ILL, and collection week and some weekends. Cataloging ex- research archive setting. Familiarity with MARC/AMC format, archival automation development. Strong interest in knowl- perience a plus. Salary and rank are negotia- systems, HTML, and EAD desirable. Knowledge of current archival preservation edge management, ABA Para. Cert. ble dependent upon training and experience. practices and digital imaging standards preferred. Supervisory experience preferred. Send resume, letter of application, copies of Westlaw, OCLC, and Lexis. Prefer New For full consideration, applicants should send a letter of application, resume, and transcripts, and names of 3 references to: York City or northern New Jersey. E-mail the names of 3 references to: Human Resources, Washington University, Cam- [email protected]. Wesley Cornelious McClure, President, Lane College, 545 Lane Ave., Jackson, TN pus Box 1178, 7425 Forsyth Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63105. Position will remain 38301; [email protected]. open until filled: initial review of applications will begin in mid-July.

CONSULTANTBASE CIRCULATION LIBRARIAN. Miami Univer- ian will also assist the head of access servic- ami University is an equal-opportunity em- sity Libraries, Oxford, Ohio, seeks a motivat- es in managing stacks maintenance and ployer and is actively building a diverse aca- MARKETING is one of the most necessary ed, service-oriented assistant librarian to work interlibrary loan operations; contribute to long- demic community. and useful tools for the 21st-century library. closely with the head of access services to range planning, training, and assessment The path to successful marketing can be provide leadership for several key library efforts to build on the libraries’ enviable ser- DIRECTOR OF LIBRARY SERVICES. Ar- simple and direct. Make marketing work for services. The circulation librarian manages vice record; collaborate with circulation points gosy University/Orange County and The your library. Develop and implement stra- the day-to-day activities in the main library’s and other departments throughout the library Art Institute of California–Orange County tegic marketing plans. Train staff. For circulation department, a responsibility that system to develop, enhance, and trouble- has a unique and exciting opportunity for a assistance contact, Alexis H. Sarkis- includes supervising 5 full-time staff and 30+ shoot circulation tools and services; and director of library services. This position ian, nationally known library market- part-time student employees and oversee- act as a liaison to the OhioLINK library works directly with the chief academic offic- ing consultant, at 312-787-6464 or ing a wide range of circulation services (print consortium. The complete position er of both schools and will be responsible [email protected]. For more informa- and e-reserves, book and equipment check- advertisement is available from for the planning, implementation, and su- tion, visit www.askalexis.tv. out, theft control, etc.). The circulation librar- www.lib.muohio.edu/libinfo/employ/. Mi- pervision of library operations for both cam- 2004 Annual Conference Highlights Cognotes • Page 17

ACADEMIC LIBRARY ALA

Director Office for Accreditation The American Library Association The American Library Association is seeking a Director for the ALA Office for Accredita- tion. ALA OA works directly with and supports the ALA Committee on Accreditation, which accredits graduate programs in library and information studies in the U.S. and Canada. There are currently 58 ALA-accredited programs. OA manages the accreditation process through communication with accredited programs, maintenance of program records, recruitment and training of volunteers for visiting committees, and technical advice to the COA. In cooperation with the American Association of School Librarians, a division of the ALA, ALA/OA also coordinates ALA participation in the accreditation of graduate programs that educate teacher/librarians with a specialization in school library media in colleges of education accredited by the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE). ALA/OA works with ALA/AASL to recruit and train volunteer reviewers and participates in various NCATE functions. The ALA/OA Director also maintains ALA liaison with the American of Specialized and Professional Accreditors (ASPA) and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). The director oversees the recurring review process necessary to maintain CHEA recognition of ALA accreditation. The ALA/OA Director has both an external and internal leadership responsibility. She/he is a principal representative of ALA to the academic leaders of institutions sponsoring accredited programs. This is also a management position has overall responsibility for the operational and fiscal management of ALA/OA, under the general supervision of the Senior Associate Executive Director, ALA. The ALA/OA Director supervises a staff of 2.5 FTE. The director is responsible for advising on ALA plans and preparing recommendations on priorities, programs and other issues; meets regularly with other ALA managers; and commu- nicates, cooperates, and coordinates ALA/O A activities with those of other ALA units. The ALA/OA Director is a member of the Member Programs and Services Team and reports to the Senior Associate Executive Director, ALA. QUALIFICATIONS: General knowledge of higher education, experience with LIS educa- tion is required. Collaborative management skills and strong written and verbal communication skills are required. Master’s degree from an ALA-recognized program in LIS is required. Earned doctorate is strongly preferred. Familiarity with a nonprofit and/or association environment is strongly preferred. Salary range: Starting salary negotiable between $65,000-$75,000, depending on experi- ence and qualifications. ALA has an excellent medical/dental package, a retirement annuity with TIAA-CREF and 4 weeks of paid vacation. Closing date: July 1 or until position is filled. For consideration, send letter of application, resume and names of three references to:

American Library Association Human Resources Department ALA/OA Director 50 E. Huron St. Chicago, IL 60611-2795 Dean of Libraries Fax 312-944-6763; E-mail [email protected] The University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) Libraries invite applications or The American Library Association is an affirmative-action, equal-opportunity employer. Applications are invited from women, minorities and people with disabilities. nominations for the position of dean of libraries. The dean will provide strategic direction and vision for the libraries, working collaboratively with a talented and accomplished staff to meet the university’s educational mission through the provision of both traditional and innovative library resources and services. The dean will foster the collections and research services divi- located at www.hrc.pdx.edu/openings/ the development and implementation of current and emerging library and information sion, NYU Libraries. Librarians are expect- unclassified/index.htm. technologies designed to enhance user access to resources. THE CANDIDATE’S ed to serve as partners in the educational CREDENTIALS SHOULD INCLUDE an MLS or equivalent from an ALA-accredited mission of NYU by establishing strong rela- 2 POSITIONS. Voorhees College, Denmark, program and a record of distinguished scholarly and professional achievement tionships with the faculty and students, South Carolina, seeks applicants for 2 posi- qualifying the applicant for tenure at the rank of full professor. For more information building and maintaining appropriate re- tions: 1) REFERENCE LIBRARIAN and 2) please visit hr.unlv.edu/Employment_Svcs/. search collections, and providing respon- TECHNICAL SERVICES LIBRARIAN. For sive and innovative information services. detailed information on these positions, UNLV is an affirmative-action, equal-opportunity educator and employer RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE selecting see home page at www.voorhees.edu or committed to excellence through diversity. and managing research materials in all contact Human Resources at 803-703- formats; faculty liaison; providing a variety 7151. REQUIRED: Graduate degree from puses at one combined library location. of experience with collection development. of research, consultation, reference, and an ALA-accredited program, relevant posi- This combined location will serve the aca- 5) Experience with cataloging and process- instructional services to faculty and stu- tion experience, and excellent communica- demic needs of the undergraduate, gradu- ing materials. 6) Excellent oral and written dents; and participating in the preservation tion and teamwork skills to achieve library ate, and post-graduate students and facul- communication skills. Qualified candidates efforts of the library. QUALIFICATIONS: goals. Salary commensurate with experi- ty in both on-ground and online learning may submit their resume with cover letter Master’s degree from an ALA-accredited ence. Open until filled. environments. We are seeking candidates and salary requirements to: The Art Insti- program; subject master’s degree required for the full-time position of director of library tute of California-Orange County, Attn.: for tenure. PREFERENCE WILL BE GIV- services. This position will work a flexible Director of Human Resources, 3601 W. EN to candidates with graduate course- LAW LIBRARY schedule with occasional evening and Sunflower Ave., Santa Ana, CA 92704; fax work in the social sciences and reading weekend hours that are negotiable. POSI- 714-556-2657; e-mail [email protected]. knowledge of at least one Western Europe- HEAD, TECHNICAL SERVICES DEPART- TION RESPONSIBILITIES: 1) Responsi- an language. Previous library experience MENT, University of Michigan Law Library. ble for the overall supervision of 2 MLIS ELECTRONIC INFORMATION SERVICES in collection development or reference is Manage staff of 21: Acquisitions, serials, credentialed librarians and part-time stu- LIBRARIAN. Miami University Libraries, desirable. Salary/benefits: Faculty status, cataloging, and III system. REQUIRED: dent workers. 2) Responsible for managing Oxford, Ohio, is looking for an electronic excellent benefits include 5 weeks of annu- Graduate degree from an ALA-accredited and eventually migrating the database sys- information services librarian to work with a al vacation. Salary commensurate with ex- program, 5 years of progressive experi- tem for both schools to one system. 3) team to lead technology-based public ser- perience. New York University Libraries: ence including management, and excellent Provide reference services to both school vices initiatives and projects; develop and Library facilities at New York University communication and teamwork skills to communities. 4) Supervise the functions of teach credit/noncredit courses/workshops in serve the school’s 40,000 students and achieve library goals. Minimum: $75,000. cataloging and processing of library mate- information technology and information liter- faculty and contain more than 4 million Open until filled. Application information rials. 5) Supervise the maintenance and acy; coordinate library technology workshops volumes. New York University is a member at: www.law.umich.edu/library/libinfo/ development of the library circulation sys- in concert with colleagues; maintain search of the Association of Research Libraries, jobinfo/libjobinfo.htm. The University of tem, including the tracking of overdue ma- and interface functionality of subscription the Research libraries Group, and the Dig- Michigan is an equal-opportunity, affirma- terials and the levy of fines. 6) Collaborate vendors; staff research help (reference), the ital Library Federation; serves as the ad- tive-action employer. with faculty to acquire materials in areas of Center for Information Management, and ministrative headquarters of the Research psychology, business, education, art and chat services including nights and week- Library Association of South Manhattan, a design, and culinary arts. 7) Manage elec- ends; and collection development and aca- consortium that includes three 3 academic LIBRARY NETWORK tronic resources to collaborate and devel- demic liaison responsibilities as needed. institutions. To ensure consideration, send op information sharing and faculty devel- REQUIRED: Graduate library degree from resume and letter of application, including OCLC SERVICES MANAGER. INCOLSA, opment. 8) Participate in student retention an ALA-accredited program; strong com- the names, addresses, and telephone num- Indiana’s statewide library network, serves activities and engage in professional de- mitment to public service; aptitude with bers of 3 references to: Janet Koztowski, 770 member institutions encompassing velopment. 9) Develop and track library technology; strong computer-based skills; Libraries Human Resources Director, more than 2,100 libraries—from large aca- annual budgets, maintaining financial and initiative and sense of humor. The New York University Libraries, 70 Wash- demic and public libraries to rural school records of all orders and expenditures. 10) complete position advertisement is avail- ington Square South, New York, NY district libraries, and special libraries in- Perform other duties as needed for the able from www.lib.muohio.edu/libinfo/ 10012; fax 212-995-4070. Resumes will be cluding museums, hospitals, and corpora- maintenance of the library operations. PO- employ/. Miami University is an equal-op- accepted until the position is filled. NYU tions. We provide reference, interlibrary SITION REQUIREMENTS: 1) Master’s de- portunity employer. encourages applications from women and loan, document delivery, training, continu- gree in library science from ALA-accredit- members of minority groups. ing education, technology support, group ed school program. 2) 3-5 years of LIBRARIAN FOR SOCIAL SCIENCES purchasing, and other services such as supervisory experience of MLIS creden- (search reopened). DESCRIPTION: Sub- UNIVERSITY LIBRARIAN. Portland State OCLC member support from our central tialed librarians preferred. 3) Previous ex- ject specialist for in sociology, psychology, University is continuing its search for the office in Indianapolis and from our 7 field perience working in a library of an academ- and social work assigned to Bobst Libraries’ university librarian position. Full position offices located in other Indiana cities. We ic institution or 2-year college. 4) 5-7 years Humanities and Social Science Center in description and application process are need skilled, dedicated, creative individu- Page 18 • Cognotes 2004 Annual Conference Highlights

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Associate Deputy Director (GS–301-15; $100,231-$130,305) The Institute of Museum and Library Services The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) is the primary source of federal grants for the nation’s libraries and museums. IMLS seeks an associate deputy director to lead its largest program, Library Services and Technology Act The College of the Bahamas Grants to States. Currently this program provides over $150 million in grants to states Faculty Vacancies each year to help libraries throughout the country serve their communities. Applications are invited from suitably qualified individuals for the following positions: THIS SENIOR-LEVEL POSITION REQUIRES a commitment to the agency’s vision to create and sustain a nation of learners; a broad knowledge of library Librarians concerns and practices with an emphasis on the functions of state library adminis- trative agencies; knowledge of federal grants administration; and proven supervisory The College of The Bahamas seeks to fill a professional position in the libraries and and management experience. This position is part of the agency’s management team instructional media services department. The position requires a skilled, confident, and must work collaboratively across all agency programs and initiatives. creative individual with excellent communication, analytical, interpersonal, leader- ship and research skills. Candidates should be able to work with diverse staff and Full information for this position can be found (after July 1) on the IMLS clientele and be familiar with library automation systems (e.g. ‘Voyager’), computer website at www.imls.gov; the OPM website at www.usajobs.gov; or by calling programmes/applications such as Microsoft and Dreamweaver and with online, 202-606-8415. The deadline for application is Aug. 13. electronic and CD-ROM products and services, such as EBSCO and PROQUEST. An equal-opportunity employer. Advanced Internet searching skills are essential. Positions will require participation in evening and weekend work, library and college projects and teaching in the library instruction programmes. NIH Library CANDIDATES MUST HAVE a master’s degree in library and/or information Biomedical or Social Sciences Librarian/Informationist science and at least 2 years of post-master’s degree professional Library experi- ence, which includes supervision of paraprofessionals and coordination of a library 6 Positions functional area, e.g., reader and information services, acquisitions, and cataloguing. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) Library in Bethesda, Maryland, seeks 6 Salary scale: $29,600-$47,800. innovative professionals to serve as informationists. These positions require people who are trained in either biomedicine or the social sciences, and information science Interested candidates should submit a College of The Bahamas’ applica- who will work as an integral part of research and clinical care teams at NIH and other tion form (available from the web site www.cob.edu.bs), along with a U.S. Department of Health and Human Services agencies such as the Administration comprehensive curriculum vitae or resume and the names and addresses on Aging and the Administration for Children and Families. of 3 referees by July 16 to: An informationist develops new and innovative information products and services The Director needed by clinical and research groups. Serving as an informationist requires a Human Resources commitment to life-long learning and attendance at lectures and courses offered by The College of The Bahamas NIH and local universities to increase one’s knowledge and skills in biomedicine or POB N-4912 social sciences and information science. Course tuition will be paid and time off from Nassau, Bahamas work will be given to attend classes. E-mail [email protected] Salary range is $40,894-$77,096 with promotion potential to a salary range of $70,519-$91,672. Applicants must apply using the QuickHire system at jobs.quickhire.com/scripts/hhs.exe under vacancy announcement number HHS/ tion is to deliver quality instruction and $50,000 DOQ plus medical, dental, and NIH-2004-2760, or applicants may contact: Joan Patton, ORS Human Resources information programs, with a strong focus vision insurance, and retirement benefits. We are looking for an experienced director Office, 31 Center Dr., Bldg. 31, Room 4B41, National Institutes of Health, Depart- on providing service to the hospital and to work with an excellent staff and com- ment of Health and Human Services, Bethesda, MD 20892-2157; 301-402-1528; clinics of MCG Health, Inc., and meeting the clinical and consumer health informa- bined library board of 10 trustees. Our e-mail [email protected]. The vacancy announcement closes July 20. tion needs of the MCG Health System. This 50,000-volume library serves 20,000 pa- NIH is an equal-opportunity employer. position reports to the head, education and trons, is located in downtown Blackfoot, information services. See full ad at and shares the municipal building with city www.mcg.edu/library/clinserv.html. Sal- hall. THE DIRECTOR IS RESPONSIBLE als who would like to join our team of about newsletters, e-mail via the Internet and ary: $40,000, minimum, depending upon FOR administering the $380,000 budget, 60 information professionals. We seek spe- intra-office communications. Recommends experience. Send resume, names of 3 pro- policy implementation, grant-writing, library cific skills but are particularly interested in and implements work improvement tech- fessional references, and a letter of appli- promotion, strategic planning, interaction individuals with drive and imagination who niques, computer and other automation cation to: Marianne Brown, Head of with the city council and mayor, public rela- share our vision that a higher level of infor- support, electronic mail, and other educa- Library Business Services, Greenblatt tions with the community, and working col- mation service is possible through libraries tional technology in support of the OCLC Library, Medical College of Georgia, legially with the 9 library employees. IDEAL working together and supported by a coop- and cataloging services. Supervises, de- Augusta, GA 30912-4400. [Appl. Clear- CANDIDATE WILL HAVE an MLS from an erative network. INCOLSA is a smoke-free velops, and conducts continuing educa- ingh. # 48745. AAE/EOE/Equal Access]. ALA-accredited program, 5 years of public environment. Type of position: Full-time, tion, training and educational programs library supervisory experience (preferably regular (exempt). Title of immediate super- related to OCLC products and services and as a director or assistant director), team visor: Executive director. PURPOSE OF cataloging. Helps coordinate OCLC depart- PUBLIC LIBRARY style management, pleasant outgoing atti- POSITION: The OCLC services manager ment workflow with other INCOLSA pro- tude, enjoy working with children and adults, has primary responsibility for overall man- grams and services and works as appropri- ASSISTANT CITY LIBRARIAN, City of Phoe- and be computer savvy. If you enjoy small agement of the INCOLSA/OCLC Depart- ate with other staff, managers and nix, Arizona; $69,160-$109,013 annually. town America, hunting, fishing, skiing, and ment and Cataloging Department. The specialists. Represents INCOLSA at OCLC Appointment can be made above the mini- other winter sports in a location with good OCLC services manger also supervises and other network and library-related meet- mum depending on qualifications. The Phoe- schools, and want to lead a dynamic library INCOLSA staff assigned to the OCLC and ings as assigned. REQUIRED EDUCA- nix Public Library is seeking an experienced staff, then please send your resume, refer- cataloging departments and serves as IN- TION/EXPERIENCE/SKILLS: 1) MLS from and community-orientated leader for the ences, and a letter of interest to: Library COLSA’s staff authority on OCLC products an ALA-accredited library school program position of assistant city librarian. The Phoe- Director Search, POB 610, Blackfoot, ID and services including cataloging, retro- or combination of education and work ex- nix Public Library system is a major urban 83221. Interviews will start in mid-July spective conversion, database quality, ref- perience judged to be equivalent. 2) Mini- system, which includes the Burton Barr Cen- and continue until position is filled. For erence services, interlibrary loan, digitiza- mum 5 years of library work experience. 3) tral Library and 12 branch libraries. The as- more information please e-mail tion services, communications and access, Effective oral and written communication sistant city librarian manages highly com- [email protected] or call Robert at 208- and special projects. The OCLC services skills. 4) Effective organizational and su- plex and multidisciplinary public-service 785-8628 between 9 and 5 Mountain Day- manager also serves as a member of IN- pervisory skills. 5) Working knowledge of activities, including collection development, light Time. COLSA’s senior management team. ES- and experience with OCLC products and coordination of children and teen services, SENTIAL JOB DUTIES: Maintains all as- services, AACR2, MARC formats, Internet, grants, and staff development. The assistant EXTENSION SERVICES PROGRAM SPE- pects of the INCOLSA/OCLC Department and e-mail. 6) Working knowledge of com- city librarian delegates authority for perfor- CIALIST. Excellent professional opportu- and Cataloging Department, including staff puter hardware and software, especially mance of operational activities to adminis- nity for a creative, service-oriented person assigned to the departments. RESPONSI- library applications, word processing and trators and branch librarians, but is expected who enjoys programming for all ages. Pro- BLE FOR all OCLC services to member spreadsheet software. Working conditions: to monitor, evaluate, and act as technical vides and promotes library services to the libraries; new user profiling; current and 1) Job is conducted within a general office advisor on management and program mat- community through outreach and programs. new OCLC products and services; con- environment, Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. ters. REQUIRES 4 years in the administra- Works with bookmobile, outreach delivery tracting development and distribution of Additional work hours and/or days may be tion and direction of a multiagency public service, and branch libraries located in the INCOLSA/OCLC price list; grant funds; necessary when traveling. 2) Sedentary. 3) library system, or major library division, in- friendly northern Indiana community. Also supervision and maintenance of all OCLC Frequent independent local, long distance cluding authority for personnel and budget participates in collection development and relevant contract and operating files; OCLC and/or overnight travel (approximately 30- administration, and a master’s degree in technology instruction. MLS from an ALA- communications access; Indiana Group Ac- 40%). 4) High traffic area with frequent library science from an American Library accredited program required. Hiring range: cess Capability Program; monitoring spe- interruptions. 5) Speaking for long periods Association (ALA)-accredited program. City $30,000-$40,000, 20 days of vacation, and cial projects; and all aspects of INCOLSA’s when conducting training sessions and/or of Phoenix residency is required within 24 benefits. Supervisory and programming OCLC Tier Distribution Program (TDP). making presentations. Employees super- months after the date of hire and must be experience preferred. Contact: Mail letter, Maintains current knowledge of OCLC sys- vised: 3. Salary and benefits: Dependent maintained. Apply online using ezAPP resume, and references to: Fonda Owens, tem, products and services, national stan- on qualifications—please send salary re- by visiting www.phoenix.gov/JOBS/ Extension Services Manager, La Porte dards, and relevant professional literature. quirement. Benefits include TIAA-CREF. jobsidx.html#30280 or submit your resume, County Public Library, 904 Indiana Supervises, develops and monitors mar- Send resumes to: Human Resources cover letter, and data-collection form to the Ave., La Porte, IN 46350. You may also keting and support of OCLC department Manager, INCOLSA, 6202 Morenci Trail, City of Phoenix Application Office. In your e-mail the above information to activities, including reviewing statistical Indianapolis, IN 46268; e-mail resume or cover letter, please include infor- [email protected]. Call 219-362- outputs and compiling statistics. Supervis- [email protected]; www.incolsa.net. mation on the size and demographics of your 6156 or download required application at es, monitors and/or conducts surveys and INCOLSA is an equal-opportunity employer. jurisdiction, library size, number of staff un- www.lapcat.org. Closes when filled. analyses related to the use of OCLC prod- der your direction, and annual budget. Con- ucts and services and prepares manage- tact: City of Phoenix, Personnel Depart- HUMAN RESOURCES AND PUBLIC RE- ment reports, grant requests and reports, MEDICAL LIBRARY ment Application Office, 135 N. 2nd Ave., LATIONS COORDINATOR, Hall County cost analyses, financial analysis and bud- Phoenix, AZ 85003; job line 602-534-JOBS Library System, Gainesville, Georgia. Re- gets. Maintains an effective communica- CLINICAL INFORMATION LIBRARIAN. (5627). AA/EEO/D employer. ports to the library director. Supervisory tion program relating to all aspects of the The Greenblatt Library of the Medical Col- responsibility, coordinating and maintain- OCLC and cataloging programs and ser- lege of Georgia is recruiting a clinical infor- DIRECTOR, Blackfoot Public Library, ing the personnel department. Works in vices, including member correspondence, mation librarian. The purpose of this posi- Blackfoot, Idaho. Hiring salary range from collaboration with the financial department 2004 Annual Conference Highlights Cognotes • Page 19

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Library Director Turn to Us for Employment Opportunities! Batavia Public Library District KCLS is one of the largest circulation libraries in the United States, with The Batavia Library Board of Trustees seeks an enthusiastic and effective library a million items checked out each month. Outstanding services and director to supervise and develop the programs, services, and employees in order to collections relevant to people’s information needs are supported and maximize the potential of the district’s state-of-the-art and highly visible facility. One encouraged by the public. With 43 libraries, a traveling library center of the oldest public libraries in Illinois, Batavia Public Library opened its new 54,000- delivering services to the homebound and institutional facilities, and full sq.-ft. building in 2002. The community of 26,000, located 40 miles west of Chicago, range of online services, KCLS provides outstanding service in areas of passed a building bond referendum in 1998 and a rate increase in 2002. A staff of 50 youth programs, homework help, reference assistance, literary offerings, employees (23 FTE) manages the library’s 135,000 volumes and serves its patrons and technological enhancements. The backbone of all the programs is the strong with a 15.6 per capita circulation. The current director oversees a $1.7 million budget collection of 4-million items that serves all ages and interests. and is retiring after 14 years of service. Opportunities abound for developing and delivering new services. As an indepen- Requirements dent district, the budget of $52 million comes from the property taxes, and long-range MLS from an ALA-accredited program with a minimum of 5 years of increasingly planning ensures financial stability and accommodates growth. King County Library responsible and successful administrative experience in a public library, preferably System’s staff members continuously seek and creatively implement world-class with experience as a director or deputy director. The successful candidate is an programs to best serve the over one million people in our service area. With 1,000 imaginative and dynamic individual who demonstrates successful problem-solving, full- and part-time staff members working in concert to create new services, and to community leadership, and communication skills and who is both progressive- tackle and solve problems, the future is very bright. minded and dedicated to providing excellent service. Proven creativity in generating Job openings can be reviewed on the KCLS home page at www.kcls.org, alternative revenue sources is a plus. The starting salary is negotiable from $65,000, through the jobline at 425-369-3222, and on bulletin boards in community plus excellent benefits. Please submit a resume, cover letter, and contact libraries. Applications are accepted only for open recruitments. The Librarian I information for 3 references by Aug. 6 to: Search Committee, Batavia Public pool is now open and accepting applications. Library District, 10 S. Batavia Ave., Batavia, IL 60510. For inquiries contact Susan Russo at [email protected]. Turn to us. The choices will surprise you!

Wilmette Public Library District, on Chicago’s beautiful North Shore, is Library Director seeking applicants for the following position: New Milford, Connecticut, seeks an energetic individual with a dynamic vision of Library Director excellence in public libraries and the ability to communicate that vision to the community and staff. The successful candidate will be a leader who works REQUIRES ALA/MLS and 8-10 years of progressively responsible public library collaboratively with an experienced library staff to implement that vision. The experience. individual should possess broad experience in managing traditional and emerging library services with a firm grasp of current and future trends in using new technolo- Minimum starting salary $90,000; excellent benefits. gies; proven administrative, financial management and municipal budget skills; a For more information on this position, see the director search link on the continuing interest in streamlining work flows; strong interpersonal skills; and an library’s home page at www.wilmette.lib.il.us. understanding of town politics. Active community outreach and strong public rela- tions skills will be essential as we work towards a proposed library expansion. Review of applications began June 1 and will continue until the position is filled. New Milford is a fast growing town in the Litchfield foothills located 1½ hours north of New York City. The library serves a population of 28,000 with a staff of 16 FTE and an annual budget of $900,000. REQUIREMENTS: An MLS from an ALA-accredited vise staff, promote excellent customer ser- als, the ability to handle small- to-class- program with a minimum of 5 years of professional experience, of which 3+ years vice and manage new library book convey- room-sized groups, and a background in demonstrate managerial expertise (public library preferred); excellent oral and or system. REQUIRES great interpersonal public school education will be critical com- skills, supervisory background, computer written communication skills; and strong personnel management skills. Salary will be ponents in considering applicants for this skills, and basic mechanical skills. Salary $58,000-$68,000 depending on qualifications and experience. Excellent vacation, position. Librarian III-Regional Librarian. range: $28,220-$39,780. FPL is moving Responsible for the operations of 4-6 small- life and medical insurance, and pension benefits. More information can be found at into a new state-of-the-art 88,000-sq.-ft. www.biblio.org/newmilford/director.html. The goal is to fill the position by early fall. to medium-size branches. Librarian III- facility in October. Our town features a Youth Services Coordinator. Coordinates Send letter of application, resume, and 3 references by July 15 to: Search bustling downtown, first-rate university, and services to youth customers for 32 branch- Committee c/o Dr. Joanne M. Lillis, Chair, New Milford Public Library, Board of close proximity to the Arkansas Ozarks. es and 2 mobile libraries serving the Coun- Trustees, 24 Main St., New Milford, CT 06776. Library circulation is up 150% since 1998 ty of San Diego. Position supervises, trains, and we were one of 5 libraries to receive and evaluates staff, as well as assists in the Special Mention for the Library Journal formulation of budgets and active partici- and all supervisory staff. Includes develop- communication skills and successfully dem- Library of the Year Award in 2003. Send pation in system-wide planning and change. ing a comprehensive evaluation program onstrated ability to work collaboratively in resume to: Steven Thomas, Director of Will also conduct ongoing community needs for library staff. Other duties include super- an organization with a diverse staff and Operations, Fayetteville Public Library, assessments to ascertain emerging needs, vising special needs services, grant writ- user population with widely-varied skills Fayetteville, AR, 72701; e-mail trends and services, and act as a commu- ing, and public relations. MINIMUM sets and technical knowledge. Please visit [email protected]. Also, see nity liaison for the library, building relation- REQUIREMENTS: MLS from an ALA-ac- our website for additional information and www.faylib.org. ships with schools, agencies and commu- credited program and Georgia Public Library a complete job description: www.nypl.org. nity groups. Application information: license. EXPERIENCE PREFERRED: 3 or Please fax/mail/e-mail your resume and a 10 POSITIONS, San Diego County Please stop by our booth at the ALA more years with personnel or human re- cover letter to: The New York Public Library, Libraries, San Diego, California. Librarian Annual Conference in Orlando for an sources responsibilities and staff training. Human Resources Department–SY-AL, I-Reference Librarians. Two full-time application and further information, or Public library and supervisory experience. 188 Madison Ave., 5th Floor, New York, openings and one part-time opening for a contact Rick Needham, Personnel Offi- Salary range: Georgia Public Libraries Sal- NY 10016-4314; [email protected]; reference librarian in a small- to medium- cer, by phone at 858-694-2436 or by let- ary Schedule $42,000+. Excellent benefits fax 212-592-7327 Only candidates selected size branch. Librarian II-Reference Librar- ter at 5555 Overland Avenue, Ste. 15, package. Send letter to: Susan Stewart, for further consideration will be contacted. ians. Two-full time openings and one part- San Diego, CA 92123. All openings will Director, Hall County Library System, Equal-opportunity employer. time opening for a reference librarian in a be filled in July and August 2004. 127 Main St. N.W., Gainesville, GA 30501; small- to medium-size branch; also acts as e-mail [email protected]. TECHNOLOGY SERVICES MANAGER, branch librarian, supervising other Librar- Hall County Library System, Gainesville, ian I’s. Librarian II-Outreach Librarian. SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR. The New Georgia. RESPONSIBLE FOR manage- This position creates proactive opportuni- York Public Library seeks a talented sys- ment and support of multiple information ties by collaborating with community part- STATE LIBRARY tems administrator to oversee the opera- and communication technology systems ners; designs programs that are relevant to tion and management of the research including Windows NT network, Windows diverse customers; develops active part- libraries’ integrated library system, CATN- XP clients, telephone, and building and nerships to address customers with special YP (INNOPAC/Millennium). The incumbent materials security systems. Installation, needs; provides leadership in the develop- serves as the research libraries’ primary maintenance, performance, security anal- ment and selection of responsive library liaison to the systems vendor and analyz- ysis, and troubleshooting electronic and collections that are culturally diverse; su- es, documents and resolves system is- information systems’ hardware, software, pervises, trains, and evaluates staff; and sues. Coordinates activities relating to bib- and infrastructure are integral to the posi- assists in the formulation of budgets. This liographic systems within the research tion. Oversees technical services/biblio- position also acts as the literacy liaison for libraries and participates in documenting graphic control department and staff and the library’s adult literacy program and plays procedure and training staff. Serves as computer services staff. Trains patrons and a visible role for the library to the communi- liaison to and shares responsibility for main- staff. Prepares and develops technology ty at large as well as acts as a member of taining the production and training servers applications and reports; represents the the library’s diversity committee. Librarian with the New York Public Library’s Informa- library system at technology related meet- II-School Library Liaison. School library tion Technology Group. WE REQUIRE a ings. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Bache- liaison at its Solana Beach Library, a shared- master’s degree in library and information lor’s degree in computer science or related use facility located on the Earl Warren Mid- studies from an ALA-accredited program field and 5 years of job-related experience. dle School campus of the San Dieguito with relevant professional experience. Ad- EXPERIENCE PREFERRED: Public library School District (grades 7 and 8). This is a ditional qualifications include: Demonstrat- and supervisory with MLS from an ALA- full-time county library position with the ed experience administering an integrated accredited program. Salary range: same benefits package and year round library system, preferably Innovative Inter- $36.000+ dependent upon experience and schedule required of all staff. During the faces, Inc.’s Millennium software, in a me- qualifications. Excellent benefits package. school year, the Librarian II-School Liaison dium to large research library or similar Send letter to: Susan Stewart, Director, works from 7:15 a.m.-3:45 p.m. since the institution; knowledge of current technolo- Hall County Library System, 127 Main library is open to the students, teachers, gy trends in bibliographic systems and with St. N.W., Gainesville, GA 30501; e-mail and general public at 7:30 a.m. When school bibliographic record structures and meta- [email protected]. is out of session, library liaison is expected data systems, such as MARC and Dublin to share the public service schedule, in- Core; and demonstrated knowledge of ba- 2 POSITIONS. 1) Reference and Read- cluding nights and weekends. The librarian sic networking concepts and structures as er’s Advisory Librarian. REQUIRES great in this position works with school adminis- well as protocols such as TCP/IP and FTP. customer service and interpersonal skills, tration, faculty, and students to serve grades Candidates should possess a demonstrat- a strong background in collection develop- 6-8 in providing bibliographic instruction, ed knowledge of basic web server technol- ment, technological savvy, and a love of curriculum support, and materials for as- ogy and organization and experience in books, music, and film. MLS required. Sal- signments and leisure reading. Knowledge planning and implementing projects as well ary range: $30,710-$43,290. 2) Assistant of young adult tastes and literature, an as excellent interpersonal, oral and written Manager, Circulation. Train and super- appreciation for young adults as individu-