Page 22 • Cognotes Saturday, June 23, 2007 Jaszi Honored with 2007 Liberty, National Security to be Patterson Copyright Award Focus of Discussion Monday Almost 250 years ago, Benjamin we value our liberties, we should do Peter Jaszi has been named the amicus briefs and working as law Franklin wrote, “They that can give everything possible to avoid sacrific- 2007 recipient of the L. Ray Patter- interns at library associations work- up essential liberty to obtain a little ing them unnecessarily. Particularly son Copyright Award: In Support of ing on national policy issues. temporary safety deserve neither lib- at a time when the threat of terrorism Users’ Rights. Jaszi Most recently, Professor erty nor safety.” How realistic is this may not be a short-term phenomenon, is Professor of Law Jaszi, with American Uni- aphorism in our post-9/11 world? the unnecessary sacrifice of our funda- and Director of the versity Professor Patricia On Monday, June 25, 1:30 – 3:30 mental liberties could undermine our Glushko-Samuelson Aufderheide, developed a p.m., Washington Convention Center society forever.” Intellectual Prop- copyright statement and Room 206, join in a stimulating discus- “I see no reason to believe that the erty Law Clinic at produced a DVD, Best sion on whether safety trumps liber- best way to make us safe is to limit the American Univer- Practices in Fair Use, ties in America’s war against terror- freedom of speech or the right of privacy. sity’s Washington which assists documentary ism. Discussing this issue, perhaps one I don’t deny that limiting such rights College of Law. filmmakers in exercising of our most important today, are the might help make us safer from terror- The award will their fair use rights. An ad- Hon. Richard Posner of the U.S. Court ism, but they would also undermine the be presented at the visor and mentor to many, of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit, and workings of our democracy and the re- ALA Annual Con- Professor Jaszi exemplifies Geoffrey Stone, Professor of Law, Uni- spect for individual rights that I believe ference in Washing- all that L. Ray Patterson versity of Chicago, at the Information make this nation special.” ton, DC, on Monday, sought to promote and Freedom Committee program, Essen- Following their discussion, at- June 25, at the Marriott at Metro instill in others in his long and il- tial Liberty or National Security: tendees will have an opportunity to Center, Salon C. lustrious career. Is It Really Necessary to Give Up question these two scholars. Does our An early leader and advocate for The Patterson Copyright Award the One for the Other? Constitution allow the restriction of copyright law in the public inter- recognizes contributions of an in- Judge Posner believes our liberties civil liberties to prevent terrorist at- est, Professor Jaszi has been at the dividual or group that pursues and can be preserved only by preserving tacks, as Posner contends, or is our forefront of intellectual property supports the Constitutional purpose our safety. To do that, we need “fresh Constitution, bolstered by our tradi- and copyright law with a particular of the U.S. Copyright Law, fair use, thinking,” which includes, he suggests, tional American values, firm, so that focus on promoting user interests. As and the public domain. The award allowing the government to read all restricting civil liberties is “a last not an educator, he has encouraged stu- is named after L. Ray Patterson, a our e-mails. Professor Stone believes a first resort” as Stone asserts? dents to explore and become actively key legal figure who explained and restrictions of civil liberties should Judge Richard Posner is the author engaged in all facets of copyright law. justified the importance of the public be a last rather than a first resort in of Not a Suicide Pact: The Constitu- His vision and planning led to the domain and fair use. Sponsored by America’s response to terrorism. tion in a Time of National Emergency; founding of the Glushko-Samuelson the ALA Office for Information Tech- “Many more Americans have died Geoffrey Stone is the author of Peril- Intellectual Property Law Clinic. nology Policy (OITP) and the OITP to protect our liberties than would ous Times: Free Speech in Wartime The Clinic gives students “hands- Copyright Advisory Committee, the likely die in even the worst imaginable from The Sedition Act of 1798 to The on” experience in the field writing Patterson award is a crystal trophy. terrorist attack,” Stone has said. “If War on Terrorism.

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Retrospective conversion • Brief record upgrade • Bibliographic database cleanup • Database processing • Cataloging and processing products for government documents, books, audiovisuals, and more Saturday, June 23, 2007 Cognotes • Page 23 Discussion Groups for Reference Librarians The Reference and User Services that use this technology, today from Plan to Spend Sunday Association (RUSA) is holding four 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., at the JW discussion groups today on a variety of Marriott Salon IV. The session will Afternoon with LITA topics relating to reference services. feature presentations from three in- The MARS Hot Topics Discus- novative librarians who are developing Join LITA for a Sunday afternoon sion Group explores Libraries2Go: and implementing library services for of great programming, networking, LITA President’s Program Library Services for Handhelds at a mobile devices. and camaraderie starting at 1:30 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. Sunday session about mobile devices (PDAs, Half Right Half the Time? Eval- p.m. with Top Technology Trends Renaissance Mayflower, iPods, cell phones) and kick-starting uating the Accuracy of Frontline in the Renaissance Mayflower your thinking about how libraries Reference Services, a discussion East/State Rooms, LITA’s ongoing East/State rooms might distribute services to patrons hosted by the RSS Hot Topics in Front- roundtable discussion about trends line Reference Service Discussion and advances in library technology. arship in Library and Informa- Group today, 1:30 – 3:00 p.m., at the A panel of LITA technology experts tion Technology AASL Affiliate Hotel Washington, Washington Room, will describe changes and advances • LITA/OCLC Minority Scholar- Assembly 30th wrestles with the issues of providing in technology that they see having ship in Library and Information quality frontline reference service an impact on the library world, and Technology Anniversary with the highest level of accuracy in suggest what libraries might do to • LITA/LSSI Minority Scholarship The AASL Affiliate Assembly, answering reference questions. take advantage of these trends. in Library and Information Tech- a group of local leaders and My Last Nerve: Strategies for Afterwards, be sure to attend the nology delegates from all around the Coping with ILL Stress, a fun, LITA Awards Reception at 3:00 in Immediately following the country, has been the incubator stress-free discussion that asks you to the Renaissance Mayflower Grand Awards Reception, stick around for for AASL leadership since 1977. share your best ideas for coping with Ballroom, recognizing the following the LITA President’s Program State association officials, who mailroom mix-ups, problem patrons award and scholarship winners: from 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. in the Re- join the Assembly as representa- and lackadaisical libraries that is be- • Brett Butler Entrepreneurship naissance Mayflower, East/State tives to bring grassroots ideas to ing hosted by STARS ILL Discussion Award rooms, entitled, Tag! Your IT!: On- the national forum, often become Group today 8:00 – 10:00 a.m., Hyatt • Frederick G. Kilgour Award for line Digital Audio Collections elected leaders of the Affiliate Regency, Regency A. Research in Library and Informa- Meet PennTags. Speakers Chuck Assembly, and then move on to The STARS Hot Topics Dis- tion Technology Haddix and Michael Winkler will the AASL Board of Directors. cussion Group invites you to join • LITA/Ex Libris Student Writing discuss using social bookmarking This year, 2007, marks the 30th this important discussion about the Award and tagging in combination with anniversary of this important soaring costs of copyright, electronic • LITA/Library Hi Tech Award for standard subject classification and governance body within AASL resources and ILL, Ariel vs. Odyssey, Outstanding Communication for indexing terms to create “folkson- and a celebration was hosted on today 4:00 – 5:30 p.m. at the Hyatt Continuing Education in Library omies.” This program mashes-up Friday, June 22, during the Af- Regency Capital Hill, Regency A. Join and Information Science digital collections with Web2.0 so- filiate Assembly I meeting. us as we discuss how far do we go for • Christian Larew Memorial Schol- cial bookmarking and tagging. quality customer service.

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Turn to us. The choices will surprise you. Saturday, June 23, 2007 Cognotes • Page 25 NEH Chairman to Present Inaugural Sara Jaffarian Award Central Elementary School support cultural programs in all types of the Challenge Grant, Jaffarian’s selected by a committee comprising Library will be recognized of libraries. Through her generous gift, donation to the Cultural Communities members of the ALA Public and Cul- for outstanding humanities Jaffarian not only established the first Fund was matched by the NEH. tural Programs Advisory Committee programming award to recognize cultural program- The Sara Jaffarian Award is present- (PCPAC) and AASL. The ALA Public Programs Office ming in school libraries, but also helped ed annually by the Public Programs Applications for the 2008 Jaffarian (PPO) is pleased to announce that the ALA qualify for a Challenge Grant from Office, in cooperation with the Ameri- Award will be accepted September 1 Central Elementary School Library the National Endowment for the Hu- can Association of School Librarians – December 1, 2007. For more informa- Media Center in Wilmette, Ill., is the manities (NEH). According to the terms (AASL). The Sara Jaffarian Award is tion, visit www.ala.org/jaffarianaward. inaugural winner of the Sara Jaffar- ian School Library Program Award for E-rate Forum on Applications and Technology Set for Today Exemplary Humanities Programming. Did you know that nearly every talk about OITP’s recently completed the exhibit floor this conference. Stop Barbara Ungar, library media teacher public library in America is connected Increasing Library E-rate Participation by booth #4154 today or Sunday to ask at Central Elementary School, devel- to the Internet? Much of this success pilot project, which was funded by the questions or get help from a USAC oped and submitted the winning pro- is due to the federal E-rate program, Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. representative, or anytime to pick up gram, entitled “Central School Third which offers discounts on information If you have more questions about handouts. Here’s wishing you a success- Grade Virtual Museum – A Day in the and telecommunications services to E-rate, USAC will also have a booth on ful 2008 application window! Neighborhood.” ALL schools and libraries across the The Award will be presented by country. Bruce Cole, Chairman of the National In an effort to provide E-rate appli- RUSA (BRASS) Gets Down to Business Endowment for the Humanities during cants with the best and most current The Business Reference & Services Hyatt Washington Independence F-1. the ALA Opening General Session information about the program, the Section of RUSA (BRASS) gets down to Speakers from the Bureau of Industry today from 5:30 – 7:00 p.m., in the E-rate Task Force and ALA’s Office for business during its lively, informative & Security with the US Department of Washington Convention Center Hall Information Technology Policy (OITP) discussion group, forum and program. Commerce, Joint World Bank-Interna- D. Central Elementary School Library are hosting an E-rate Forum today Twixters, Tweeners & Financial tional Monetary Fund Library and US will receive a plaque recognizing the from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m., in Renaissance Stability: Helping Young Entre- Small Business Administration will give achievement, a cash award of $4,000, Ballroom West A/B. This program will preneurs Find Financial Security, you information you need to go global. and inclusion of the winning program focus on two key issues; 1) a discussion a worthwhile session with information What are the best practices for in a national training session for model of recent research on application deni- on how to succeed in business without business reference for academic and humanities programs. als and reductions, hosted by E-rate going broke hosted by the RUSA BRASS public libraries? Join members of the The Award is named after Sara Jaf- expert Linda Schatz, and 2) a conver- Forum today, 1:30 – 2:30 p.m., Marriott Business Reference in Public & farian, retired school librarian, long-time sation about recent issues regarding at Metro Center Salon E. Academic Libraries Discussion ALA member, and passionate advocate technology planning featuring John Are you ready to pack up your laptop Group on Sunday, June 24, 10:30 a.m. for school libraries. Jaffarian estab- Noran from the Schools and Libraries and work overseas, don’t miss Doing – 12:00 p.m. in the Capital Hilton South lished the award in 2006 with a major division of the Universal Service Ad- Business Abroad: Regulations, Mar- American Room as they talk about donation to the Cultural Communities ministrative Company (USAC), which kets, and Culture on Monday, June business reference services, collection LLP3557 5/23/07 1:45 PM Page 1 Fund, the first national endowment to runs the E-rate program. We will also 25, 8:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. in the Grand development and reference sources.

PLA to Present PLDS Database Demo This Afternoon The World’s Datebook for 50 Years PLA will present two live demon- strations of the Public Library Data Service (PLDS) Statistical Report Online Database during the 2007 Door prizes and giveaways • Anniversary cake served ALA Annual Conference. Demonstra- tions will take place today from 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. at the PLA Booth, part of the ALA Membership Pavilion, in Join us for the 50th the Exhibits Hall, and at the Grand Hyatt Washington in the Roosevelt/ anniversary celebration Wilson Room from 4:00 to 5:30 p.m. Available for purchase as a one- at 2:30 today at year subscription, the PLDS Online Database features customizable booth #3911. reports and data sets in multiple for- Presentation and discussion mats, as well as user-defined charts and graphs. The PLDS Online Data- with Chase’s editors including: base is the perfect supplement to the widely referenced PLDS Statistical • History of Chase’s Calendar Report, which is designed to provide • “50 Years Ago Today” public library administrators and others with timely and library-spe- • How holidays are created cific data that illuminates and sup- • Show and Tell of cover ports a wide variety of management decisions. archive To order a copy of the PLDS Statistical Report, or a subscription • Q & A to the Online Database, please ob- tain an order form at www.pla.org, under “Publications and Reports.” Discounts are available for PLA and ISBN-13: 978-0-07-148903-4 • ISBN-10: 0-07-148903-7 • $64.95 • September 2007 ALA members. For more informa- tion on PLA Publications, contact the PLA office at 800-545-2433, ext. Information: [email protected] • 617-472-3555 5PLA, or visit PLA’s Web site at McGraw-Hill Customer Services • 800-722-4726 www.pla.org. Page 26 • Cognotes Input on Website Redesign Sought at Annual Conference ALA has two kiosks showcasing “Members will have a chance to ‘kick the representative possibilities for a new tires’ on a couple of the most promising website design during the 2007 An- designs, and to let us know their opinion nual Conference. Each kiosk will dis- on them before we move into the final play wireframes (rough sketches) that phase of our redesign process.” are intended to gain feedback on the Using feedback from the conference, information architecture, navigation the final stage of activity will be complet- approach, and basic layout. ing the redesign and creating permanent The kiosks are located in the ALA mechanisms for testing and improving registration area in the Washington usability on an ongoing basis. Long-term Convention Center. Participants will goals include increasing interactivity be asked to complete an online sur- and customization options, revamping vey to collect feedback about the new the “Join ALA” and “Professional Tools” design. All attendees are invited to sections and creating a section for new participate. members. Attendees may fill out surveys during ALA began making changes to its these hours: today through Monday, June website in the first quarter of 2007. 25 from 7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. and Tues- Changes include: day, June 26, 7:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. • Pulled together blogs, wikis, RSS UserWorks, Inc., who is assisting feeds, podcasts and discussion lists ALA with this study, also has invited into a new “Read Write Connect” a number of registered attendees for page one-on-one walk-through sessions of • Added committee volunteer informa- the same wireframes to gain greater tion to create a “get involved” page insight into what people think about the • Pulled together and increased the potential site’s functionality. visibility of information on library Responses gathered from both of the education and careers above activities will be collected and ALA began planning its website analyzed by UserWorks and ALA to redesign in fall 2006 with a usability improve the new website design. assessment, now available as a pdf, “This will be a great opportunity for which was followed by a December 2006 members to participate directly in the planning retreat in Chicago. For more redesign of the ALA Website,” said ALA information on the website planning, Executive Director Keith Michael Fiels. visit http://wikis.ala.org/webplanning.

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This innovative and field- library toolkit includes timely tips for of a Georgetown University for their improvement in adult literacy levels tested assessment tool will help you effective service delivery, links to infor- work to enhance access to education throughout the world by 2015. organize and aggregate your literacy- mation and resources, and first-hand related data, including information American Dream stories collected from Aerial view of about services and programs, learners librarians and library users across the Georgetown and patrons, budget implications and country. In years one and two grants looking west funding sources. In addition, the LLAP will be awarded to libraries interested across the will help you generate charts and in adding or expanding their literacy Potomac graphs reports that visually illustrate services , collections, and resources for River to the the impact of you literacy programs and adult English language learners. Arlington, Va. services. To learn more, attend Les- Learn about literacy initiatives community sons from the Field: Effective Tools focusing on children and families at of Roslyn. for Telling Your Library’s Literacy The Center for Child and Human De- Georgetown Story, today from 1:30 – 3:30 p.m. at velopment at Georgetown University — popular the Grand Hyatt Constitution C-D. during An Afternoon at Georgetown for high- The American Dream Starts @ your University: Exploring Literacy end shops, library is a new two-year initiative Initiatives in Our Communities bars, and funded by the Dollar General Literacy and Across the Globe, on Monday, restaurants — Foundation. The project focuses on June 25, from 1:30-3:30 pm with ALA’s was formerly a helping libraries provide more effective Committee on Literacy. separate city, adult literacy services to English lan- The Center spearheads a wide range predating the guage learners and recent immigrants. of local, national, and global initia- establishment At The American Dream Starts tives focusing on children, families, of the city of @ your library on Sunday, June 24, and literacy. 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Speakers include: Mark Patterson, Director of Publishing, Public Library of Science, Paul Peters, Head of Busi- ness Development, Hindawi Publish- ing Corporation and Bryan Vickery, Deputy Publisher, BioMed Central and Editorial Director, Chemistry Central. The session will be introduced and moderated by Alma Swan, Director, Key Perspectives Ltd. This forum will form part of an on- going conversation, a discussion about successes and challenges in business models for publishers that provide open access, and the partnerships and resources that have or will lead to success. Registration is NOT required to attend, and the event will be also available via SPARC Podcast at a later date. The forum will be followed up on at the ACRL Scholarly Communication Discussion Group, where there will be an open discussion of key issues that surface at the Forum. The Discussion Group will be held Sunday, June 24, from 4:00 - 5:30 p.m. also in the Hilton Washington State Room. 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American Libraries Panel Pits The Role of Libraries in Serving Immigrants Tech Writers and Exhibitors Generations of immigrants and EMIERT Armenian Librarians and peoples in crises and transition have Libraries Information Committee, American Libraries “Technically for vendor bashing,” says Pace, “but turned to libraries to provide them examines “Armenian Immigrants and Speaking” columnist Andrew Pace it will be an opportunity to ask some with information, cultural resources, the American Library Experience.” In and Smart Libraries Newsletter writer hard questions about developments and a place of intellectual refuge. In “Hungry Hearts: Jewish American Marshall Breeding will moderate a in library technology. We’ve asked the turn the voices and literary contribu- History in Fiction and Memoir,” Ro- first-ever panel discussion with lead- CEOs to stay in their suites and send tions of these immigrants and their salind Reisner, Program Coordinator, ing technologists from seven major their best and brightest technologists children have enriched the resources Central Jersey Regional Library Co- library vendors. Titled, Speaking to the exhibit floor for this panel.” that libraries protect and provide for operative, focuses on the cultural and Technically: A Conversation about Watch the conversation unfold as subsequent generations of patrons. literary contributions of Jewish im- Cutting Edge Library Automa- Breeding and Pace ask this cutting The EMIERT General Membership migrants and their children. Reisner tion and Technology, the session edge group of technologists to look Program will explore these contribu- is the author of Jewish American Lit- will take place on the LIVE! @ your into the future of library automation tions in Libraries, Immigrants, and erature: A Guide to Reading Interests library Reading Stage in the exhibit and technology from the vendor per- the American Experience, Sun- (Libraries Unlimited, 2004). Ladan hall on Sunday, June 24, from 10:30 spective. day, June 24, 2007, 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 Boroumand, research director at the a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Pace is head of information technol- p.m. at the Grand Hyatt Washington Abdorrahman Boroumand Founda- Scheduled to appear are: Oren ogy at North Carolina State. Breeding Franklin/McPherson rooms. tion, a non-governmental, non-profit Beit Arie, Ex Libris; John Dickson, is director of innovative technologies A panel of librarians, educators organization dedicated to the promo- SirsiDynix; Jabe Bloom, TLC; Robin and research at Vanderbilt University and activists will speak to the many tion of human rights and democracy Murray, OCLC; Taco Ekkel, Medialab; Library. The program is cosponsored roles and responsibilities that librar- in Iran, adds diversity to the discus- Betsy Graham, Innovative Interfaces; by American Libraries and ALA’s ies have assumed. sion with “Libraries, a Resource for and Rob Styles, Talis. Exhibits Round Table to celebrate the Sylva Manoogian, chair of the Promoting Human Rights.” “This will not be an opportunity magazine’s 100th anniversary. ALA Graphics — Signings and Signed! Once in a while, the celebrities Keira Knightley, Alan Rickman, Cesar comic strip of the same name) are avail- books can be purchased in the ALA who appear on a READ poster for Millan (Dog Whisperer), Mo Willems able at the ALA Store. Store throughout the conference. ALA Graphics sign a copy of their (Pigeon creator), and Harry Bliss (of If it’s books rather than posters that Visit the store to find out when poster for us. You have a unique Bug Diary fame). Proceeds from the you’re lusting after, don’t miss Nancy you can see a demonstration of the chance to bid on some of these post- auction support the programs of ALA. Pearl’s book signing after her program READ CDs that allow you to make ers at the ALA Store in a silent auc- For a live and unsilent poster sign- in the Convention Center’s Ballroom your own posters. And if you bring tion that runs through Monday at ing, stop by the Overdue Media booth C on Sunday, 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. Pearl your READ photo from the Polaris noon. High bids will be posted daily this afternoon, 3:00 – 4:30 p.m. with will be signing copies of both editions of Library Systems studio on the ex- so you know if you need to bid again. your “Unshelved” poster. Copies of the Book Lust, as well as her new title, Book hibit floor, you’ll get $10 off any The signatures include those of popular poster (based on the well-loved Crush, which offers lists for teens. All READ CD purchase!

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����������������������� �������������������� Saturday, June 23, 2007 Cognotes • Page 29 Accessing Information with ASCLA Is your information technology ac- will feature transition services pro- cessible? Section 508 and Libraries, ASCLA President's Program vided to inmates in three correctional the ASCLA President’s Program hosted 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., agencies and how community libraries on Sunday, June 24, 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 Sunday can help provide information to make p.m. in the Grand Hyatt Washington ex-offender’s transition easier. Join us Constitution B, addresses the issue Grand Hyatt Washington on Monday, 8:00 – 10:00 a.m. in the of accessible information technology Constitution B Washington Convention Center Room (computer hardware and software, copy 101. machines, and telephones). cultural and technological develop- Friends, food, and fiesta is the theme Moving Mountains: Exciting ments can be used by libraries. The for this year’s LSSPS Annual Dinner Trends in Library Delivery Ser- program is being hosted by ASCLA being held on Sunday, June 24, 6:30 p.m. vices explores the state-of-the-art ICAN on Sunday, June 24, 1:30 – 3:30 – 8:30 p.m., at La Tasca Spanish Tapas physical delivery systems with new p.m., at the JW Marriott Salon II. Bar and Restaurant. LSSPS plans the courier systems, improved existing sys- Got Deaf Culture @ Your Li- dinner every year as an event where tems, and the feasibility of linking new brary, hosted by the ASCLA LSSPS, people can mix and mingle—sharing and existing systems to provide betters on Monday, June 25, 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 conversation and stories in a social set- service, and will be hosted by ASCLA p.m., at the Grand Hyatt Washington ting that encourages everyone to enjoy SLAS on Sunday, June 24, 8:00 – 10:00 Independence F-I, features a diverse themselves. Dinner goers will have a a.m., in the Washington Convention panel of deaf authors, poets and librar- private room for the party, and ample Center Room 145A. ians who share a language and culture opportunity to visit with colleagues and Finding New and Creative Solu- formerly invisible in society. make new friends. We are pleased to tions through Innovative Library Ready or Not Here I Come: announce that Keystone Systems will The Smithsonian Institution Building, Think Tanks, a thought provoking Providing Transition Services for be pleased to provide beer and wine for located on the National Mall, program to explore how leading edge Inmates, this ASCLA LSSPS program the occasion. houses the Smithsonian Institution’s administrative offices and information center. The Building is constructed of NEH, ALA Public Programs Office Announce red sandstone in the Norman style (a 12th-century combination of late New We the People Bookshelf on “Created Equal” Romanesque and early Gothic motifs) The National Endowment for the The Bookshelf grants are part of the For more about the “Created Equal” and is appropriately nicknamed ”The Humanities and the ALA Public Pro- NEH’s We the People initiative, which Bookshelf, including advance infor- Castle.“ The Smithsonian Metro rail grams Office are pleased to announce aims to encourage and strengthen the mation about new titles and bonus station (www.wmata.com) on the the 2008/2009 We the People Bookshelf teaching, study, and understanding of materials relating to the 2009 Abra- Orange and Blue lines is across the grant for libraries. The theme will be American history and culture through ham Lincoln Bicentennial, stop by street. The U.S. Holocaust Memorial “Created Equal.” Applications will be libraries, schools, colleges, universi- the ALA Public Programs Office booth Museum is about two blocks to the accepted online beginning September ties, and cultural institutions. (#2659). west. 10, 2007. A total of 2,250 libraries will be awarded sets of classic books for young readers selected on the theme “Cre- ated Equal.” School (K-12) and public libraries are eligible to apply. Libraries VISIT selected to receive the grants are re- quired to use the Bookshelf selections BOOTH in programs for young readers in their TellTell usus youryour bestbest communities. #2217 Applications will be accepted online from September 10, 2007 through WorldWorld BookBook storystory January 25, 2008. Applicants will have the option to submit an application on behalf of a single library, or a single andand registerregister toto winwin $500!$500! application on behalf of multiple loca- tions within a system or district. Please join the Public Programs Librarians tell us great Office and NEH for the information session We the People Bookshelf World Book stories all the time. Project, Monday June 25, 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. at the Grand Hyatt Wash- ington Farragut/Lafayette room. Proj- Now we’d love to hear yours. ect directors and past participants will share their experiences and present helpful information about submitting Maybe it’s inspiring. a successful application. Maybe it’s poignant.

New Discussion Groups Maybe it’s funny. for Academic Librarians Two new ACRL discussions Visit the World Book booth groups will meet for the first time today in the Washington (#2217). Convention Center from 4:00- 5:30 p.m. Librarianship in For Our cameras will be rolling. Profit Educational Institu- tions will meet in Room 208 A/B. Senior Administrators Discussion Group will meet in 1-800-975-3250 Room 209 C. www.worldbookonline.com/sales/us Page 30 • Cognotes Saturday, June 23, 2007 Public Programs Office Seeks Support for Cultural Communities Fund Make your tax-deductible, tion (RUSA); and the ALA’s Public Please help the Public Programs matching donation at booth Founders ($5,000 Programs Office,” Office meet its 2007 fund raising goal! #2659 to $9,999): Debo- The Cultural Communities said Margaret Pledges and donations of cash, by check rah and Peter Fund will help libraries of Clark, Adult Pro- or credit card will be gladly accepted This July, the ALA Public Programs Robertson, TNT all types develop and host grams Supervisor in the Public Programs Office booth Office (PPO) will complete its fourth - Turner Network programs in the arts, hu- at the Kansas City #2659. Donors will receive special rec- year of fund raising to build the Cul- Public Library. “It ognition appropriate to their contribu- Television, and manities, and civic discus- tural Communities Fund (CCF), an Christine Wat- is a great group to tion level. endowment created to support local kins. For a full list sion in diverse communi- work with and I For more information, visit www. libraries in establishing community of supporters, visit ties across the country. have enjoyed our ala.org/ccf or stop by booth #2659. and cultural programs. The first en- www.ala.org/ccf. association – they With questions about sponsorship and dowment of its kind, CCF will help “I am happy to are helpful, re- naming opportunities, contact Joan libraries of all types develop and host contribute to the Cultural Communi- sponsive, and committed to libraries Claffey, director of the ALA Develop- programs in the arts, humanities, and ties Fund. Over the years, our library and the humanities. I only wish to ment Office, at [email protected] or civic discussion in diverse communities has benefited greatly from the efforts of further that goal.” 312-280-3215. across the country. In 2003, CCF received a $350,000 Challenge Grant from the National Talk About Graphic Novels at Your Library! Endowment for the Humanities (NEH), Let’s Talk About It: Jewish Adventures in the Graphic Let’s Talk About It is a reading and which requires ALA to raise matching Jewish Literature $2,500 Grants Novel, which marks the first national discussion program model launched funds on a 3 to 1 basis through July Now Available reading and discussion theme de- nationally by ALA in 1982. Participants 31, 2008. The 2007 fund raising goal The ALA Public Programs Office is voted to graphic novels and includes read a common series of books chosen by is $277,000. pleased to announce the final applica- the following titles: A Contract with a nationally known scholar, and discuss To date, more than 350 individuals, tion deadline for grants to conduct God by Will Eisner; Maus I/II by Art them in the context of a larger theme. foundations and corporations have con- the reading and discussion program Spiegelman; Julius Knipl, Real Estate Now celebrating its 25th anniversary, tributed to the Cultural Communities “Let’s Talk About It: Jewish Litera- Photographer: Stories by Ben Katchor; the Let’s Talk About It model has been Fund, including Benefactors ($50,000 ture – Identity & Imagination, funded The Quitter by Harvey Pekar; and The adopted and adapted by hundreds of or more): the H. W. Wilson Foundation, by Nextbook.’’ Libraries interested in Rabbi’s Cat by Joann Sfar. libraries throughout the country. Sara Jaffarian, the National Endow- applying for a grant can download an To learn more and hear from current For more information or an applica- ment for the Humanities (NEH), Public application and guidelines at www.ala. project participants, join the Public Pro- tion, visit www.ala.org/publicprograms Library Association (PLA), and The org/publicprograms. The final applica- grams Office for the information ses- or stop by the Public Programs Office Wallace Foundation; Sponsors ($10,000 tion deadline is December 1, 2007. sion Let’s Talk About It: 25 Years of booth #2659. to $24,000): Association of College & Participating public and academic Reading and Discussion Programs, Research Libraries (ACRL), Barnes libraries will host a five-part discus- Monday, June 25, from 1:30 – 3:30 & Noble, Logitech, Nextbook, and the sion series featuring one of six themes. p.m., at the Grand Hyatt Washington Support FTRF with Reference & User Services Associa- Among these is Modern Marvels: Constitution C-D. Unique Jewelery Carolyn Forsman, the librar- ian-turned-jeweler who has been exhibiting at ALA conferences for over 25 years, will again have her wares on display this year. As always, proceeds from her sales will go to the Freedom to Read Foundation, the First Amendment legal defense arm of the library community. Forsman, whose unique and striking designs are sold in muse- ums around the world (including the National Gallery of Art and MOMA) will be at booth #2535 during the entire conference. Her jewelry is kinetic and playful (and affordable), and makes for perfect gifts for all ages. Several new pieces will be available this year, including $1 StretchmarksTM bracelets for the “Blogger,” “Guru,” “Diva,” and more! Forsman’s contributions to the Freedom to Read Foundation have topped $100,000, and in 2001 she was the recipient of the Founda- tion’s Roll of Honor award. The Freedom to Read Foundation was established in 1969 to promote and defend the freedom to express and access information and ideas; to foster libraries and institutions wherein every individual’s First Amendment freedoms are fulfilled; and to support the right of libraries to include in their collections and make available any work which they may legally acquire. For more information, visit www.ftrf.org and www.carolynforsman.com. From one cooperative, countless success stories

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www.oclc.org Page 32 • Cognotes Saturday, June 23, 2007 Businesses ACRL President’s Program Explores Helping Working with a Chief Academic Officer Libraries This company lobbies on behalf of The Association of College & Re- Speakers include William Destler, search Libraries (ACRL) hosts Pamela Senior Vice-President for Academic — Meet library issues for you through the Snelson’s ACRL President’s Pro- Affairs & Provost, University of gram on Monday, June 25, 1:30 – 3:30 Maryland; Elise B. Jorgens, Provost the LBA LibraryLibrary BusinessBusiness p.m. at the Hilton Washington Hotel & Senior Vice-President for Academic in the International BR East. Affairs, College of Charleston; and Look for the LBA Learn what an institution’s chief Dominic Latorraca, Vice-President Placard! AllianceAlliance academic officer (CAO) knows about of Academic Affairs, County Col- In 2002, the ALA the library, what expectations of the lege of Morris. The program will be Washington Office library a CAO might have, and what moderated by James Honan, Senior invited companies Organized by the ALA Washington Office information a CAO needs when mak- Lecturer on Education, Harvard that do business ing library resource decisions. Graduate School of Education. with libraries to work with ALA lobbyists and staff in forts and friendship in the name of order to achieve complementary leg- libraries! Win an iPod Shuffle From YALSA! islative goals. The LBA now meets in Washington Visitors to the Exhibits can win an port at the YALSA Booth by 5:00 p.m. The Library-Business Alliance twice a year to attend briefings on key iPod Shuffle or one of four messenger on Monday June 25 will be entered into (LBA) was born of this initial meeting library issues and then to visit with bags filled with goodies from YALSA a drawing for an iPod Shuffle and four between ALA lobbyists and concerned elected officials and share with them by completing a Teen Read Week blue messenger bags embroidered with executives, and it continues to help some of the key issues of interest to Passport! the YALSA logo and filled with various effect legislative change. All members the library business community such Conference attendees should stop by goodies. The grand prize drawing will of the library business community are as library funding legislation. the YALSA Booth in the ALA Pavilion be held Tuesday morning, with winners’ encouraged to join this key group of Members of this group can call (Booth #2525) starting today at 9:00 names posted in the YALSA Booth. Win- library supporters and to boost the upon the Washington Office staff for a.m. to pick up the Teen Read Week ners do not need to be present to win. effort to sustain libraries’ invaluable help in developing briefing materials Passport (passports will also be dis- The passports also include tips for contributions to their communities. or talking points for Congressional tributed at YALSA programs). They can planning a successful Teen Read Week To date, the effort has already been visits, for help in getting appointments then visit Teen Read Week Corporate celebration, plus details about YALSA’s immeasurably helpful and the LBA on Capitol Hill and any general as- Sponsor Mirrorstone Books, an imprint upcoming WrestleMania Reading would like to continue the terrific sistance that will further the goals of of Wizards of the Coast (Booth #2947) Challenge. Teen Read Week’s 2007 work. this group. and all of the Promotional Partners theme is LOL @ your library®, aimed At the 2007 ALA Annual Conference To learn more about the LBA, its listed in the passport, collect an “I sup- at encouraging teens to read something in Washington, DC, LBA members will members, and how your company can port teen reading” sticker from each light or humorous, just for the fun of it. have a placard identifying them as be- be a part of it, please visit the LBA booth and place it on the “stamps” page More information, and registration, is ing in the Alliance (pictured). Please website – www.ala.org/lba. And be sure in the passport. The first 1,000 to show available at the Teen Read Week Web stop by and thank them for their ef- to look for the LBA placard! their completed Teen Read Week pass- site at www.ala.org/teenread.

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• Meet 10 at 10! Come meet ten Spec- Supporting trum Scholars at 10:00 a.m. at the ALA Membership Pavilion (Booth Spectrum 2525) in Exhibits today through Tuesday, June 26. By Dr. Betty Turock • The Original Wireless Connec- Spectrum Champion tion: Involvement and Network- It’s time to celebrate! Ten years ing within Professional Orga- ago the first Spectrum Scholarships nizations, today, 1:30 p.m. – 3:30 were awarded to students of origins p.m., Madison Hotel, Dolly Madison under-represented in our profession. Lower Today over 400 Spectrum Scholars, all • ALA/ProQuest Scholarship Bash, of whom needed financial assistance to tonight at 8:00 p.m., Hilton Washing- Spectrum scholars receive support from ALA in pursuing their library science degrees. attend programs for their master’s de- ton International Ballroom (Tickets grees, have finished or will soon finish will be available at the door. Carla Hayden and Betty Turock; per- are $35 and available at the Bash their degrees. Past Spectrum Scholars The luncheon will feature a keynote formance by National Recording Artist, booth or at the door) are a remarkable group. Already they by world-renowned poet, writer, com- Librarian and Spectrum Scholar Tracy • 10 Years Later—Where Are They are in top level administrative posts, mentator, activist, and educator, Nikki Worth, and hosted by San Diego County Now? Spectrum Scholars Shining including positions as library directors, Giovanni; remarks by Representative Library Director José Aponte. in the Field, Sunday, 1:30 – 3:30 academic library department heads, (AZ) Raúl M. Grijalva and Spectrum Can’t make it, meet Spectrum Schol- p.m. Capital Hilton, Congressio- ALA Councilors and committee mem- Champions and Past ALA Presidents ars at these other events: nal. bers, authors and multimedia hosts. Join us as we salute them. ® The ALA Office for Diversity Pres- ents the Spectrum 10th Anniversary Seventh Annual ASPCA Luncheon featuring Nikki Giovanni on Sunday, June 24, 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. at the Capital Hilton Hotel Presi- Henry Bergh Children’s Book Award dential Ballroom. Tickets are $55 and for Excellence in Humane Literature E. J. Josey Film Project In the early 1960s, E. J. Josey was on Join Us For A Cocktail Reception ® the front lines of the civil rights move- To Announce The Winners of the 2006 ASPCA ment. He helped desegregate shops in Henry Bergh Children’s Book Award and Honor Savannah, GA, and later led a success- ful struggle that eventually resulted in Monday, June 25, 5:30-7:30 pm the integration of Southern libraries. Come help Dr. E. J. Josey’s family Renaissance Washington across from the Convention Center and the library community celebrate 999 9th St NW, Washington, DC 20001 the living legacy of Dr. E. J. Josey Renaissance Ballroom East — his leadership, his contributions, and impact upon the library profession Special Investigator domestically and internationally, by recording a tribute to Dr. Josey for the JOE PENTANGELO film E. J. Josey: A Life of Service and Featured on Animal Planet’s Activism in Library Science. Also at the ASPCA Booth on: Dr. Josey is Professor Emeritus, De- SUNDAY, JUNE 24, 2-3 pm partment of Library and Information JEAN CRAIGHEAD GEORGE MONDAY, JUNE 25, 12-1 pm Science, School of Library and Informa- tion Sciences, University of Pittsburgh; Booth Signing: Sunday, June 24, 1-2 pm Author and/or editor of several books which include The Black Librarian (1970); The Information Society: Issues AUTHOR BOOK SIGNINGS AT ASPCA BOOTH #3841 and Answers (1978); Libraries, Coali- tions and the Public Good (1987); Librar- Emilie William Fran E. ies in the Political Process (1980); The Buchwald Loizeaux Ruffin Black Librarian, 2nd Edition (2000) and Buddy Wings Dog Heroes: Unchained Water Rescue Dogs others, as well as author of hundreds MONDAY, JUNE 25, SUNDAY, JUNE 24, of articles in educational, library, and 2-3 pm MONDAY, JUNE 25, history journals. He is the founder of 11-12 pm 11-12 pm the Black Caucus of ALA, has chaired several ALA committees, and served as ALA President from 1984-1985. Sneed B. Sy Joyce Join us in this historic filming in Collard, III Montgomery Sidman group discussions, and personal inter- Flash Point Quest For The Butterfly Eyes views. SATURDAY, JUNE 23, Tree Kangaroo and Other Secrets of the Meadow Today, from 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., at 3:30-4:30 pm SUNDAY, JUNE 24, the Embassy Suites Convention Center 10-11 am SATURDAY, JUNE 23, at 900 10th Street, NW, Group Discus- 2:30-3:30 pm sions will take place at 9:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. with Afternoon Donna Deborah Stephanie Personal Interviews by appointment Latham Noyes Tolan (call 202-739-2001) Dog Heroes: One Kingdom: Listen! On Sunday, June 24, from 10:00 a.m. Fire Dogs Our Lives with Animals MONDAY, JUNE 25, to 3:00 p.m. at the Martin Luther King, SUNDAY, JUNE 24, 3-4 pm Jr. Memorial Library 901 G Street, NW, 12-1 pm MONDAY, JUNE 25, with Group Discussions at 10:00 a.m. 10-11 am and 11:00 a.m., and Afternoon Personal Interviews by appointment. Page 34 • Cognotes Saturday, June 23, 2007

ever tried to use due to be pub- watched on public television, including Speaker Series modern foren- lished by G.P. The Civil War, which had audience of 40 Continued from page 1 sic evidence to Putnam’s Sons million during its premiere in Septem- d’Aventure in a single year. In Post- solve the mur- in October 2007. ber 1990, and the critically acclaimed mortem, Cornwell introduced Dr. Kay ders committed Cornwell’s ap- JAZZ (2001) and Baseball (1994). Scarpetta as the intrepid Chief Medi- by Jack the Rip- pearance is Burns’ next film, The War, which is cal Examiner of the Commonwealth of per, Cornwell sponsored by co-produced and co-directed by his long- Virginia. In 1999, Dr. Scarpetta herself began her own Penguin Group. time colleague Lynn Novick, will air won the Sherlock Award for best detec- investigation of Opening the on PBS in September, 2007. The War tive created by an American author. the serial killer’s Auditorium is a seven-episode series that tells the Following the success of her first crimes. In Por- Speaker Series story of the Second World War through novel, Cornwell has written a string trait of a Killer: Ken Burns will be Ken the personal accounts of nearly 40 men of bestsellers featuring Kay Scarpetta, Jack the Ripper Burns, speak- and women from four quintessentially her detective sidekick Marino, and her — Case Closed (2002) she narrates ing today from 8:30 – 10:00 a.m. Ken American towns. The series explores the volatile niece, Lucy. The most recent is her discovery of compelling evidence to Burns has been making documentary most intimate human dimensions of the Predator, published in 2005. In addition indict the famous artist Walter Sickert films for more than thirty years. Since greatest cataclysm in history — world- to the Scarpetta novels, she has written as the Ripper. A new edition of Portrait the Academy Award-nominated Brook- wide catastrophe that touched the lives three best-selling novels featuring Andy of a Killer with new and startling lyn Bridge in 1981, he has gone on to of every family on every street in every Brazil, two cook books, and a children’s evidence will be published in the near direct and produce some of the most ac- town in America—and demonstrates book. Intrigued by Scotland Yard’s John future. Her newest novel, Book of the claimed historical documentaries ever that in extraordinary times, there are Grieve’s observation that no one had Dead, featuring Dr. Kay Scarpetta, is made. Burns’ films are among the most no ordinary lives. Burns’ appearance is sponsored by PBS. He will be signing in the Random House booth #3107 after the session. Author David Baldacci will appear today from 1:30 - 3:00 p.m. For the past ten years, number one New York Times bestselling author David Baldacci’s riv- eting and incisive novels have thrilled countless readers, taking them to the heights of government power and into the minds of those who pull the strings, and to the wonders of small town America and into the hearts of charac- ters we love. He is the author of twelve best-selling novels, Absolute Power, , , , , , Last Man Standing, , , , The , and . Balda- cci is passionate about keeping families reading. In 1999 he founded, along with his wife, the Wish You Well Foundation. The organization’s mission is to support family literacy in the United States by fostering and promoting the develop- ment and expansion of new and existing literacy and educational programs. His foundation has recently partnered with America’s Second Harvest, the largest domestic hunger-relief organization in the U.S., to donate books to families in need. The joint initiative is called “Feed- ing Body and Mind.” Baldacci is spon- sored by Hachette Book Group USA. He will be signing outside the Ballroom immediately after the session.

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Random House, Inc. presents Day-By-Day at ALA! Booth #3108

ALA Annual 2007—Washington, D.C. Your Destination for Author Events, Giveaways and more!

SATURDAY, JUNE 23RD 3:30pm—4:30pm PAULA POUNDSTONE, There’s Nothing in 8:30am—10:00am This Book That I Meant to Say (Harmony) signs Auditorium Speaker Series featuring KEN BURNS, in the Random House, Inc. booth #3108. The War (Knopf). Washington Convention Center. Signing to follow in Random House, Inc. booth #3108. 5:00pm—6:30pm PLA President’s Program and Awards 4:00pm—5:00pm Presentation featuring ELIZABETH BILL BRADLEY, The New American Story (Random EDWARDS, Saving Graces (Broadway). House) signs in the Random House, Inc. booth #3108. Washington Convention Center. 5:30pm—7:00pm 5:30pm—7:00pm Opening General Session featuring BILL BRADLEY, FOLUSA “The Laugh’s On Us” program featuring The New American Story (Random House). PAULA POUNDSTONE, There’s Nothing in Washington Convention Center. This Book That I Meant to Say (Harmony)

TH and STEVE ALMOND, Not That You Asked SUNDAY, JUNE 24 (Random House). JW Marriott—Salon III/IV. 8:00am—10:30am Signing to follow on-site. Literary Tastes: Notable Books Breakfast featuring 8:00pm—10:00pm JED HORNE, Breach of Faith (Random House). BCALA Literary Awards Ceremony featuring DONNA Renaissance Hotel, Grand Ballroom. Signing to M. WELLS and DR. THOMAS BATTLE, Legacy follow on-site. (National Geographic); MARITA GOLDEN, After 9:00am—10:00am (Doubleday); and HARRIET A. WASHINGTON, APALA Literary Awards Ceremony featuring Medical Apartheid (Doubleday). Four Points by DA CHEN, Brothers (Shaye Areheart) Sheraton—Franklin Ballroom. Signing to follow on-site. JW Marriott—Russell Room. THROUGHOUT THE CONFERENCE: 10:30am—11:30am Stop by the Random House, Inc. booth daily DA CHEN, Brothers (Shaye Areheart) signs in to pick up copies of an assortment of fabulous the Random House, Inc. booth #3108. FREE Advance Reader’s Copies! 10:30am—12:00pm FOLUSA “First Author, First Book” panel featuring JON CLINCH, Finn (Random House). Grand Hyatt Washington—Cabin John. Signing to follow on-site. THE RANDOM HOUSE, INC. 11:00am—12:00pm FALL 2007 BOOK PREVIEW: JED HORNE, Breach of Faith (Random House) signs in the Random House, Inc. booth #3108. SUNDAY, JUNE 24TH 11:30am—12:30pm Join us as we give a brief overview and SY MONTGOMERY, The Good Pig (Ballantine) slideshow of our Fall 2007 books. Find out signs in the Random House, Inc. booth #3108. about the big books you must have and the important mid-list books you might miss— 1:00pm—1:30pm including newDon’t titles from Miss Ann Packer, Amy LIVE @ your library Reading Stage featuring Bloom, and Valerie Martin! All attendees will STEVE ALMOND, Not That You Asked receive a selection of FREE hot advance reader’s (Random House). Signing to follow in Random copies! Refreshments will be served. House, Inc. booth #3108. Please RSVP to [email protected] for location information. 3:00pm—3:30pm LIVE @ your library Reading Stage featuring Children’s Titles: 10:30am—11:30am JON CLINCH, Finn (Random House). Signing to Adult Titles: 12:00pm—1:00pm follow in the Random House, Inc. booth #3108. MONDAY, JUNE 25TH Please check the conference program 11:00am—12:00pm for Ticket Info and Updates TIFFANY TRENT, In the Serpent’s Coils (Mirrorstone) signs in the Random House, Inc. booth #3108. 2:00pm—4:00pm FOLUSA “Gala Author Tea” featuring FRANK DELANEY, Tipperary (Random House) and MARKUS ZUSAK, The Book Thief (Knopf Books for Young Readers). JW Marriott—Salon III/IV. Signing to follow on-site.

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ALA member Gerard Saylor, Lake Mills, Wisc., makes himself comfortable in the lobby of the Washington Convention Center as he plots his course for the week.

LLP3556 Craig5/23/07 Duncan 12:40 applies PM Pagepaint 1to a full scale tree at the Exhibitors scramble as they setup their booths for the opening of the exhibits. NatureMaker, Inc. booth #2140. The company makes artificial trees.

���������������������� Meet This ��� Inspirational Author � Jennifer Allen will be signing and discussing her book, I Can Survive, from 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. today at McGraw-Hill booth #3911. ���������������������� Signed books are complimentary �������������������������� ����������������������� ��������� ���� ��� ����� ����� The poetry, pictures, optimism, and humor in I Can Survive will be a source of encouragement, whether you’re battling this disease or have ������������������������������ a family member who has cancer. This book helps you find and cherish the small moments and inspire you to express love and support. ��������������������������� ISBN-13: 9780944235768 • ISBN-10: 094423576X • $14.95 ��������������������������� Information: [email protected] • 617-472-3555 ������������������������������ McGraw-Hill Customer Services • 800-722-4726 ����������������������������������������� ��������������������������������������� OUR AUTHORS AT ALA SATURDAY JUNE 23 SUNDAY JUNE 24 KHALED HOSSEINI JOHN SHORS & DINAW MENGESTU 10:30 am–noon Washington Convention Center Ballroom 10:30 am–noon Grand Hyatt – Arlington / Auditorium Speaker Series Cabin John meeting room (1000 H Street NW) Author of appearing on the FOLUSA Panel A THOUSAND SPLENDID SUNS “First Author, First Book”

1:30 pm Live @ your library Reading Stage, Aisle 2600, Exhibition Hall TOM RICKS & JOHN SHORS reading GREG MORTENSON BENEATH A MARBLE SKY 10:30 am–noon Grand Hyatt – Burnham meeting room 2:00–3:00 pm Penguin Booth #2704 (1000 H Street NW) signing his book appearing on the FOLUSA Panel “Where Do We Go from Here?: 2:30 pm Live @ your library Reading Stage, Writers Talk about U.S. Politics and Policy” Aisle 2600, Exhibition Hall DINAW MENGESTU reading Noon–1:00 pm Penguin booth #2704 THE BEAUTIFUL THINGS TOM RICKS signing FIASCO: THAT HEAVEN BEARS The American Military Adventure in Iraq 3:00–4:00 pm Penguin Booth #2704 signing his book 2:00–3:00 pm Penguin booth #2704 GREG MORTENSON signing THREE CUPS OF TEA: One Man’s Mission MONDAY JUNE 25 to Promote Peace…One School at a Time MAGGIE SEFTON 9:30-10:30 am Penguin Booth #2704 DAVE ISAY signing A KILLER STITCH: 12:30 pm LIVE @ your library Reading Stage A Knitting Mystery Aisle 2600, Exhibition Hall 1:00–2:00 pm Penguin booth #2704 signing JUDY GELMAN LISTENING IS AN ACT OF LOVE: 1:30-2:30 pm Penguin Booth #2704 A Celebration of American Lives signing THE KIDS’ BOOK CLUB BOOK from the StoryCorps Project SUSAN VREELAND M. JERRY WEISS 11:00 am-noon Penguin Booth #2704 & HELEN WEISS signing LUNCHEON OF THE BOATING PARTY 3:00–4:00 pm Penguin booth #2704 signing 2 :00-4:00 pm JW Marriott Hotel – Salon III/IV THE SIGNET BOOK (1331 Pennsylvania Ave NW) OF AMERICAN ESSAYS appearing in the FOLUSA Gala Author Tea SHAWN DECKER ERIC ALTERMAN 3:30-4:30 pm Penguin Booth #2704 1:30-3:00 pm Location TBA signing MY PET VIRUS: in the ACRL-LPSS panel discussion The True Story of a Rebel Without a Cure “Can Blogs Be Trusted?” 5:30-7:30 pm JW Marriott Hotel – Salon III/IV 4:00–5:00 pm Penguin booth #2704 (1331 Pennsylvania Ave NW) signing appearing on the FOLUSA Panel WHEN PRESIDENTS LIE: “The Laugh’s on Us!” A History of Offi cial Deception and Its Consequences TUESDAY JUNE 26

STOP BY THE PENGUIN BOOTH 2704 FOR MORE GARRISON KEILLOR 8:00–9:00 am Washington Convention Center, Ballroom INFORMATION ABOUT AUTHOR APPEARANCES Speaking at the ALA Closing Session 10:00–11:00 am Penguin Booth #2704 signing GOOD POEMS FOR HARD TIMES Page 38 • Cognotes Saturday, June 23, 2007 Exhibitor News

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