Gail Guidry Griffin Elected 2011-2012 ALTAFF Vice President/President-Elect

Vol. 26, No. 5 September • October 2011

Gail Guidry Griffin elected 2011-2012 ALTAFF vice president/president-elect

ail Guidry Griffin, Trustee at Shreve Memorial Library, GShreveport, La., has been elected 2011-2012 vice president/president-elect of the Association of Library Trustees, Advocates, Friends and Foundations (ALTAFF), a division of the American Library Association (ALA).

Griffin has served as Trustee at Large and is Trustee Sec- Colleen Heidenreich by Photo tion Chair for ALTAFF. She has also chaired ALTAFF’s Public Library Association Conference Committee and is serving Novelist James as co-chair of ALTAFF’s Legislation, Advocacy & Intellec- tual Freedom Committee and ALTAFF’s Awards Committee. In addition to being Wilcox Honored a public library Trustee, she is a librarian/library media specialist at A.C. Steere With Louisiana Elementary School in Shreveport. She has a B.S. and M.S. from Grambling State University, an M.L.S. from Louisiana State University. She is currently pursuing a Writer Award Ph.D. in library studies/curriculum and instruction. t. Governor Jay Dardenne is an- “I look forward to working with the ALTAFF board as vice president/president- Lnouncing this year’s recipient of elect,” Griffin said. “Together as a team, we will work to make the association the Louisiana Writer Award, acclaimed stronger, encouraging Trustees, Friends and Foundation members across the coun- author James Wilcox. Lt. Governor try to join and participate in ALTAFF.” Dardenne and State Librarian Rebecca Hamilton will recognize Wilcox at an ALTAFF is a division of the American Library Association that supports citizens who award ceremony during the Louisiana govern, promote, advocate, and fundraise for libraries. ALTAFF brings together li- Book Festival on Saturday, Oct. 29. brary Trustees, advocates, Friends, and Foundations into a partnership that creates a powerful force for libraries in the 21st century. For more information, visit www. “After a one-year hiatus, the book fes- ala.org/altaff, or contact Jillian Kalonick at (312) 280-2161 or [email protected] tival will return to Capitol Park to cele- brate books by authors from Louisiana and the rest of the world,” Lt. Gover- nor Jay Dardenne said. “The festival is a perfect time to give the Louisiana Writer Award which honors the best storytellers from our great state.”

The Louisiana Book Festival is a free, daylong event where authors such as Wilcox will hold workshops to discuss their works and careers. Writing work- shops for aspiring authors are available Continued on Page 2 Louisiana Writer Award (continued) port that we are as well as food, entertainment and ac- currently working tivities for children. Viewpoint with the Database Advisory Commit- Wilcox, director of creative writing at e have just completed the annual tee to begin offer- LSU, is the author of nine novels, most Public Library Directors’ Satisfac- W ing e-books via the of which are set in or feature characters tion Survey with 48 total respondents Louisiana Library from the fictional town of Tula Springs, out of 68. The results very adequately Connection page La. His most famous novel, Modern Bap- reflect the times in which we find -our and that we are accepting applications tists, was released in 1983 and has been selves. Overall satisfaction with SLOL for some of our vacancies that will allow included in Harold Bloom’s The Western services decreased slightly, from 86% us to provide the face to face training Canon and was listed in the GQ 45th an- to 83%, primarily due to staff shortages you desire. niversary issue as one of the best works and budget cuts. Those services with of fiction published in the past 45 years. the highest satisfaction rates include: Most respondents said that the cut in ILL, E-rate assistance and Internet ser- state aid has resulted in cuts to their “James Wilcox and his enduring and vices to headquarters. Satisfaction with book budget and their technology bud- ongoing work, from Modern Baptists consulting visits ranked low because of get and made it difficult to maintain to Hunk City, exemplify Louisiana’s rich our low staffing and traveling freezes software maintenance licenses and to cultural and literary heritage,” State Li- we have had to endure. We were con- replace older public computers. We are brarian Rebecca Hamilton said. “Born in cerned when respondents chose “do in the same exact position due to the Hammond, James has drawn on his Loui- not use” for those items that every li- State Library operational budget cuts! siana experience to create unforgettable brary uses (Internet, ILL). Alternately, residents of his fictional Tula Springs. Lastly, as is always the case, the overall there were fewer indications that di- Though it doesn’t really exist, anyone comments were uniformly supportive rectors were unaware of particular ser- who lives in Louisiana has been there or and complimentary of the State Library vices as we have seen in survey’s past. knows somebody who lives there.“ Almost everyone is aware of all of the and staff. In fact, I have to share my services we provide. favorite comment: “The State Library Wilcox’s book reviews have appeared in does an amazing job with the limited The New York Times, Los Angeles Times The item that was noted as the most funding provided by the state. They set and Elle. His eighth novel, Heavenly valuable service provided is assistance the direction, provide the vision, & as- Days, was featured on the New York with legislation. When asked what sist public libraries in every way. If they Times Notable Book list. Wilcox current- libraries will need from SLOL in the had a decent budget, they could change ly holds the MacCurdy Distinguished next 3 years, most mentioned services the world!!!” Professorship in the LSU College of Arts currently offered, a few mentioned e- and Sciences. books and information on trends and I appreciate all of the time and effort new products, and one person needs you all put into responding to our sur- The Louisiana Writer Award is given an- “comfort in times of stress” which we veys. We use this information through- nually to recognize outstanding contri- can understand and are happy to pro- out the year to respond to legislators butions to the literary and intellectual vide. and others about the services we pro- life of Louisiana. Past recipients include vide. It is our hope that next year we novelist and short story writer Tim Gau- Areas which the respondents felt the will have 100% participation because treaux; children’s author William Joyce; State Library is not currently address- we believe that the feedback from each poets Yusef Komunyakaa and William ing include: building and construction and every one of you is critically impor- Jay Smith; historian Carl A. Brasseaux; grants, e-books and more face to face tant to our planning process. novelists James Lee Burke, Ernest J. training. While I do not believe there Gaines, Shirley Ann Grau, Elmore Leon- will be many opportunities for us to ard and Valerie Martin; and scholar provide construction grants in this Lewis P. Simpson. economic climate, I am happy to re- State Librarian For more information about the Louisi- ana Book Festival, visit www.Louisiana- BookFestival.org

2 Communiqué Vol. 26, No. 5 People & Places

Rachel LeCompte has worked part-time in the children’s de- partment while she attended Nicholls State University and Remembrance received a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree. Her new position is Pam Day, 59 and a resident of Clinton, died June 18. Public Relations Coordinator for Terrebonne Parish Library She was employed by the Audubon Regional Library for System. more than 10 years. She had served as Business Manag- er and Children’s Grant Coordinator since 2006. Day had Jayne Usie has been hired for adult services outreach and will previously served on the Bookmobile serving West and visit senior citizen and nursing homes in Terrebonne Parish. East Feliciana, and St. Helena. She remained devoted to Ashley Weaver, a 2011 graduate of LSU School of Library and promoting Bookmobile services. She is survived by her Information Science joined the Allen Parish Libraries full time husband of two years, James Warren Day, Jr., who also as a librarian. The Wisconsin native received her undergradu- works at Audubon Regional Library. ate degree in English in 2007 from LSU-Alexandria. Prior to Long time Acadia Parish Library board member Walter receiving her MLIS she was employed full time at the Rapides “Tommy” Cart, passed away on July 5, 2011. Mr. Cart Parish Library and part time at Allen Parish Libraries’ Oakdale served on the board since January 1982 and was a past Branch. president. His wife, Patsy Cart, was appointed to fill his unexpired term. Wade Riley, justice of the peace for Pine Prairie, wasap- pointed to the Evangeline Parish Library Board of Control to On July 7, Terrebonne Parish Library System lost one of replace Donald Miley, who retired from the board in April. At its long time board members, Charles Davidson. He be- nearly 19 years of board membership, Mr. Miley had been gan his term on the library board in 1969. He was elect- the longest-serving member of the board. ed chairman in 1974 and served as chairman until 2006. He was serving on the board at the time of his death. In Lucille Marabella is retiring September 2, from the Bossier 2004, Davidson was awarded the LLA Modisette Award Parish Library. For the last 32 years her career with the Boss- for Trustees. Davidson worked diligently in 1997 on ier Parish Library has been centered on children. She has changing the library’s funding to a quarter cents sales organized and performed in hundreds of programs, includ- tax instead of a property mileage. The election was a ing overseeing production of 500—700 handmade items and success. The main library’s board room has been named packets for the children. the Charles Davidson Board Room.

Fairwood Branch Groundbreaking Set he East Baton Rouge Parish Library old Fairwood Country Club. It will to- TSystem is presenting a ground- tal 15,800 square feet, with spaces for breaking ceremony for the new Fair- children, teens and adults. It will house wood Branch Library September 6. books, AV materials, periodicals, and computers for all ages, plus free WiFi. Speakers include Baton Rouge Mayor- President Melvin L. “Kip” Holden, Coun- A special feature will be a drive-thru cilman J. Michael “Mike” Walker (Dis- window for book drop-off and pickup, trict 8), members of the Library Board and the branch will have public meeting of Control, Library Director David Far- rooms, study rooms, and quiet reading rar, representatives from the architect, rooms. Richard Brown of Bani Carville & Brown Architects, and from the contractor, Expected completion time is Fall 2012, Stuart & Co. and cost of the construction bid came in at $4,471,000. The Fairwood Branch Library is being built on donated land at the site of the

September • October 2011 Communiqué 3 Communiqué is a monthly publication of the State Library of Louisiana to provide information to Louisiana li- braries and people with an interest in libraries. Inquiries, subscription infor- mation or requests on obtaining large print or audiocassette versions should be directed to the Communications Section.

Office of the Lieutenant Governor Department of Culture, Recreation & Tourism Lt. Gov. Jay Dardenne - Friday, Oct. 28, 2011 State Library of Louisiana WordShops Rebecca Hamilton, State Librarian t is a known fact that every success- Half-day, 9:00 a.m. – Noon Iful writer has been asked this ques- John Biguenet – Function Follows Paulita Chartier, tion: “Where do you come up with Form: Why Genre Matters Communications Director these wonderful story ideas?” For all of Johnette Downing - Postcard Poetry for State Library of Louisiana those who have asked the question, the Elementary and Middle School Educators Communications Section State Library of Louisiana, through the 701 N. 4th St. Louisiana Book Festival, will help reveal Half-day, 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Baton Rouge, LA 70802 the answer. On Friday, October 28, the Julie Kane – Semiformalists Have More Fun Phone: (225) 342-9713 Louisiana Book Festival will present five Fax: (225) 219-4804 creative writing workshops. The “Word- Sheryl St. Germain – Conjuring Place: www.state.lib.la.us Shops” take place on the day before the A Workshop in Creative Nonfiction The State Library of Louisiana is one eighth Louisiana Book Festival, which is For more details on the WordShops of our state’s greatest resources for Saturday, October 29. and instructors, visit www.Louisiana- research information, government BookFestival.org/wordshops.html. In documents, genealogical data, books in The WordShops, which will be held Braille, audiobooks and more. in the State Library of Louisiana, the addition to serving as a learning- op Capitol Park Welcome Center and the portunity, the Louisiana Book Festival The State Library’s mission is to Louisiana State Museum, will focus on WordShops are viewed by organizers as build an informed, literate and dem- ocratic society by ensuring access to memoir, poetry, creative nonfiction, se- a networking tool for aspiring writers. informational, cultural and recre- lecting the best form of literary expres- Sign up soon to secure a place in one of ational resources, especially those sion and, especially for elementary and the 2011 WordShops! Register by call- resources unique to Louisiana. middle school educators, using the hai- ing Charlene Moore at (225) 219-0946 ku form and going beyond it to engage or by downloading and mailing the reg- students in creating and sharing poetry. istration form from the Louisiana Book the Book, an affiliate of the Library of The faculty is comprised of three suc- Festival website and sending payment Congress Center for the Book; the State cessful writers in Louisiana residence, to Louisiana Book Festival WordShops, Library of Louisiana; the Department one native Louisianan heading a univer- P.O. Box 3673, Baton Rouge, LA 70821. of Culture, Recreation & Tourism;- Of sity creative writing program returning The registration fee is $40 for the half- fice of Lt. Governor Jay Dardenne; and home for the festival, and an author day workshops and $75 for the full-day the Louisiana Library Foundation. Pro- and eminent writing workshop founder workshop; for a person attending both gramming is also made possible in part who frequently participates in literary a morning and an afternoon workshop, through a grant from Louisiana Endow- festivals in our state, practically a Loui- the fee is $75 total for both. Space is lim- ment for the Humanities, a state affili- sianan herself. ited. Registration and payment are due by Tuesday, October 25. After that date, ate of the National Endowment for the WordShops: registrations will only be accepted if Humanities and the generosity of other Full-day, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. space allows. Parking will be provided. sponsors. Complete information on the Rosemary Danielle – NERVE: Doing 2011 Book Festival is available online at What It Takes to Turn the Truths of The Louisiana Book Festival is co- www.LouisianaBookFestival.org or by Your Life into Memoir sponsored by the Louisiana Center for calling (225)-219-9503. 4 Communiqué Vol. 26, No. 5 Acadiana – Louisiana’s Historic Cajun Country Author: Brasseaux, Carl A. Photographer: Gould, Philip Publisher: Louisiana State University Press Publication Date: May, 2011 ISBN: 978-0-8071-3965-3 Pages: 200

he Acadiana region brings to mind Jefferson Davis, Lafayette, Lafourche, The German and Acadian Coasts; The Tmoss-laden trees, Cajun cabins, ex- Pointe Coupee, St. Charles, St. James, Lafourche-Terrebonne Area; The Upper otic bayous, historic buildings and spicy St. John, St. Landry, St. Martin, St. Mary, Prairie Area; The Lower Prairie Area; A cuisine where art, music, culture and Terrebonne, Vermilion and West Baton Different Evolutionary Trajectory, 1865- history abound. It is so much more than Rouge. The current Louisiana map la- 1904 and World War II to the Present. A just the Evangeline story that folks know bels this region Cajun County. Visitors nice bibliography and index round out so well. Acadiana – Louisiana’s Historic to this area can enjoy everything from the resource. Cajun Country by Carl A. Brasseaux and state parks and historic attractions to Philip Gould shows exactly why the Aca- fairs, festivals and numerous other ven- Acadiana – Louisiana’s Historic Cajun diana Region is so special and beloved ues and Acadiana – Louisiana’s Historic Country is an impressive, definitive vol- to Louisianans and visitors, alike. Cajun Country is a wonderful historical ume on the Acadiana Region. This book and pictorial tour of this region. would make an excellent gift for anyone In 1971, the Louisiana Legislature in- interested in Acadiana, or a library’s col- troduced House Concurrent Resolution Chapters contain a rich narrative of lection on this Louisiana region. No. 496 that identified the Acadiana each area and the parishes within it. Charlene Bonnette is a Head of the Loui- region as an official cultural region of All are brought together in memorable siana Department of the State Library Louisiana. There were 22 parishes so detail through the impressive narra- of Louisiana. named for inclusion: Acadia, Ascen- tive and color photography through- sion, Assumption, Avoyelles, Calcasieu, out the resource. Chapters include Cameron, Evangeline, Iberia, Iberville, Pointe Coupee and Avoyelles Parishes; Book-loving volunteers Photographer A.J. Meek are essential to the Louisiana Helps WBR Celebrate Book Festival’s success. Louisiana Writers Whether it’s escorting e leads a creative lifestyle with authors, guiding visitors, Hlecturing, writing, painting, and, selling refreshments, of course, photography. A.J. Meek will working with children in be the speaker for the annual Celebrat- the Young Readers Pavilion, ing Louisiana Writers at the West Baton or other fun and rewarding Rouge Parish Library October 21. He is assignments, the Louisiana the co-author of one and the author of Book Festival wants you to five photography books, including his join the Volunteer Team. To latest, Sacred Light: Holy Places in Loui- volunteer to be a part of the siana. His talk, Imagine the Unimagina- ble: My Past, Present and Future Work, 2011 Louisiana Book Festival, will be followed by a book and photo- or you if you simply want graph signing. For more information, mor information, please call 225-342-7920. call 225-342-4917 or email: [email protected]

September • October 2011 Communiqué 5 Assumption Parish Librarian 1 of 150 Selected to Attend NASA Tweetup NASA Twitter Followers Will Tweet from Kennedy Space Center, Fla. ssumption Parish Library uled, participants will view the spacecraft launch. In addition, Aemployee Caroline Landry the Tweetup will allow participants to meet other tweeps and has been selected as one of 150 members of NASA’s social media team. Attendees were se- @NASA Twitter followers to at- lected through a lottery system in which more than 825 @ tend and Tweet NASA’s Tweetup. NASA Twitter followers registered. NASA is bringing together 150 Twitter followers to its Kenne- About the GRAIL Mission dy Space Center for a two-day The two GRAIL spacecraft will fly in tandem orbits around the Tweetup, Sept. 7 - 8, 2011, for moon for several months to measure its gravity field from the launch of twin lunar-bound crust to core. The mission will answer longstanding questions Gravity Recovery And Interior Laboratory (GRAIL) spacecraft about Earth’s moon and provide scientists with a better un- aboard a Delta II rocket from Cape Canaveral Air Force Sta- derstanding of how Earth and other rocky planets in the solar tion in Florida. The launch window opens at 8:37 a.m. EDT system formed. on Thursday, Sept. 8. The two GRAIL spacecraft will measure GRAIL’s lift off is the third of four space missions launching the moon’s gravity field from its crust to core and provide this year under the management of NASA’s Jet Propulsion scientists with a better understanding of how Earth and other Laboratory in Pasadena, Calif. Aquarius launched June 10 to rocky planets in the solar system formed. study ocean salinity; Juno will launched Aug. 5 to study the As a NASA Tweetup attendee, Landry and the other 149 origins and interior of Jupiter; and the Mars Science Labora- Twitter users will interact with engineers and scientists from tory/Curiosity rover heads to the Red Planet no earlier than GRAIL and other upcoming NASA missions as well as tour the Nov. 25. Visit http://solarsystem.nasa.gov/grail for additional Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex. If all goes as sched- information about GRAIL. Mr. Smith Goes Back To the Library Film Industry Veteran Gary Smith Will Present September 8 ary Smith, a veteran of television ing companies and talent agents. Smith feature films, what they’ll need to work Gand the silver screen, will return to will provide handouts for making the with production companies, preparing the Jefferson Parish Library to present contacts needed to work in the South for the actual shoot, and what to expect “Working in the Movie Industry – Part Coast film industry. once on the set or on location. An ex- II.” The event will occur September 8 in tensive list of industry terms is included Metairie and is free-of-charge and open Smith has worked as cast or crew on as is a list of film commissions in every to the public. nearly two dozen films, made-for-TV state in the U.S. movies, and series with actors such as Smith presented Working in the Film In- Jim Carey, Christopher Lloyd, Melissa dustry at the library in July. The event Gilbert, Gerald McRainey, Queen Latifa, attracted more than 70 people, so LL Cool J, and Jonathan Rhys-Meyers. Smith decided to return for another He has worked with casting companies engagement. During the first course, he to cast movie extras for major films. He taught students how to get work as cast also has contributed to online and print or crew members on local film produc- film magazines on television and film tions. Attendees learned about open industry topics. casting calls as well as how to find and apply for positions with casting compa- Smith also is the author of Movie Extra nies. 101, designed for both the novice seek- ing work in his or her first film as well Working in the Movie Industry – Part as those more experienced wanting II will address issues such as the Holly- to make more contact in the industry. wood format resume for actors and ex- It guides the reader through the steps Gary Smith returns to the East Bank Regional tras, as well as resources regarding cast- involved in finding jobs in television or Library on Thursday, September 8 at 7 p.m.

6 Communiqué Vol. 26, No. 5 Jefferson Libraries Aim to Improve Customer Experience

hree libraries in the Jefferson Par- Tish Library system are undergoing design changes to better enhance the customer experience and help make browsing easier and materials more visible.

Starting in late August, the Belle Terre, Old Metairie and Westwego libraries began to receive new shelving that will showcase highlighted items using a “face-out” design similar to what cus- tomers are familiar with in book stores.

The concept behind the changes is to create more efficient browsing and pro- vide better visibility for the latest mate- rials available at the library — whether they are traditional books, DVDs, books New Mural for Sulphur Regional Library on CD, or digital downloads. Face-out he children’s department of Sulphur Regional Library in Calcasieu Parish has a designs will better showcase materials Twhole new ambiance! The Sulphur Friends of the Library have given their sup- by displaying the full cover to the cus- port to create a garden setting in the children’s area. A 60 X 12 foot vinyl-coated, tomer instead of just the spine as tra- washable, self-adhering mural was installed in less than two days by facilities man- ditional libraries have done in the past. agement with help from the Sulphur staff. An arbor and wicker seating will follow The goal for the library is to create to complete the “garden.” new visibility that will contribute to The Story Book Hollow mural was selected from a gallery of images from a mural increased circulation, especially for company and graphic artists sized it to fit the Sulphur dimensions. The sign in the those who come in without specific cabbage patch states “Sulphur Regional Library’s Story Book Hollow.” ideas what they intend to take home. Similar shelving already has provided increased usage at the Gretna, Harahan EBRP Library and and Lafitte libraries. Big Baby Score Big Rapides Reads: with Books n July, the East Baton Rouge Parish Li- Tom Sawyer Ibrary and NBA star Glen “Big Baby” Davis told numerous children, teens and his year in October and Novem- adults how they could “Score Big with Tber, Rapides Parish will be learning Books.” Glen, a Baton Rouge native and about Tom Sawyer and Mark Twain as former LSU basketball player, announced the library holds Rapides Reads: Tom the Glen “Big Baby” Davis Foundation Sawyer in conjunction with the National and gave out hundreds of copies of his Endowment for the Arts’ Big Read proj- children’s book, Basketball with Big Baby. ect. Films viewings, book discussion He dropped in on Summer Reading par- groups, costume parties and theatrical ties, spoke to local community organiza- productions across the parish will pro- tions, and rode in the Bookmobile. The mote this great novel and its author. tour was a huge success.

September • October 2011 Communiqué 7 Library Support Staff Certification Program Graduates 14 he State Library is pleased to report Tthat 14 support staff members from around Louisiana completed the most re- cent ALA-APA approved Supervision and Management Course. This course is one of the six requirements for certification in the ALA-APA Library Support Staff Certifi- cation program. The course was conduct- ed both in person and via the web, with a full day session at the beginning, four 90 minute web sessions a week apart, and a full day at the end which included the final content and an exam. This year the two face-to-face sessions were held at the Lincoln Parish Library in Ruston. Those who completed the course are: Amy Stelly, Vermilion Parish Library; Arnetta Williams, Ouachita Parish Public Library; Barbara Martin, Webster Parish Library; Courtney Sturlese, Cameron Parish Library; Dawn Hebert, Vermilion Parish Library; El- len Rogers, Vermilion Parish Library; Kimberly Patrick, Lincoln Parish Library; Linda Gill, Calcasieu Parish Public Library; Mariann Strange, Rapides Parish Library; Penny Courvelle, Cameron Parish Library; Randee Melancon, Calcasieu Parish Public Library; Roberta Duhon-Burgin, Vermilion Parish Library; Shannon Gibson, Rapides Parish Library; Theresa Allen, Bossier Parish Library. More information on the LSSC program can be found on the ALA-APA web sitehttp://ala-apa.org/lssc/

Library Upgrades to Newest Online Catalog SLOL and RPL Award- Latest Version of SirsiDynix Enterprise to ed Ingram Grant Provide Better, More Enhanced Searching tate Librarian Rebecca Hamilton and Rapides Parish Library Youth Services he Jefferson Parish Library will launch a library,” said SirsiDynix Chief Execute S Manager Tammy DiBartolo spoke about an updated version of its electronic Officer Matt Hawkins. T their respective experiences related to catalog system September 1. The lat- Hurricane Katrina in a panel discussion est version of SirsiDynix’s software, En- Customers searching the new library sponsored by Ingram Book Company at terprise 4.1, will provide many user en- catalog also will find enhanced social the ALA Convention this year. hancements including collapsible menus media integration that further socializes the catalog with Facebook, ChiliFresh, for easy visual navigation, drag-and-drop Hamilton discussed the central role that Google Books, LibraryThing, Twitter and account management and the ability to libraries played after the storms of 2005 more. Searches by specific subject, au- better refine searching options. and 2008. She spoke of the tremendous thor and exact availability at all current efforts of Louisiana libraries to serve The roll-out upgrade will be provided library locations also will be simplified. their community and how this funda- to all 15 branches, as well as the online Building upon previous versions of the mentally changed how local and state catalog that customers can access from software, customers will continue to be officials see libraries. DiBartolo dis- home. The software was previewed to able to place holds online and transfer cussed her experience in evacuating to the library industry at the American Li- items to the closest library location. Rapides Parish after Hurricane Katrina. brary Association’s Annual Conference Upgrading the software system is one in New Orleans last month. After listening to what the librarians of many library upgrades the parish is had to say, Ingram Director of Sales “Enterprise 4.1 gives libraries the in- rolling out in the second half of 2011, Marc Roberson thanked them with a tuitive, simple search experience users which also includes upgrading public donation $1,000 worth of library books have come to expect from the Web, but computers, faster networking and new to both the State Library as well as the with the robust content delivery and re- face out shelving for DVDs and books. Rapides Parish Library. finement capabilities that characterize 8 Communiqué Vol. 26, No. 5