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Louisiana Book Festival is November 6 program of the State Library that encourages children in Hibernia National Bank, is an annual reading enrichment Rouge: A Cajun Red Riding Hood Louisiana Young Readers’ Choice Award for his book the state’s literary and intellectual heritage. published works represent distinguished contributions to award honors living Louisiana writers and scholars whose Orleans, winner of the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 1965. The Louisiana Writer Award to Shirley Ann Grau of New intellectually stimulating.” interest. Programs range from the purely entertaining to tional programs for every age group and every reading an attractive, family-friendly event by presenting excep- F. Jaques. “We try hard to make the Louisiana Book Festival and books,” said State Librarian Thomas this outstanding celebration of writers out Louisiana and across the country to come children and adults from through- Admission is free and open to the public. hearing rooms in the State Capitol. and House Chambers committee individually or as panelists in the Senate Rouge. Writers will discuss their books neighboring streets in downtown Baton North Fourth Street) and in tents on the corner of Spanish Town Road and Capitol, the State Library of Louisiana (at be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the State celebrated poets and writers participating. Robert D. San Souci and Julie Smith are among over 100 Gifford, Shirley Ann Grau, Rodger Kamenetz, Eric Kimmel, Rick Bragg, Robert Olen Butler, Andrei Codrescu, Barry world’s most distinguished writers of fiction and nonfiction. all ages yet another opportunity to interact with many of the Louisiana Book Festival promises readers and booklovers of Louisiana Book Festival is November 6 L Louisiana Book Festival is November 6 Louisiana Book Festival is November 6 Louisiana Book Festival is November 6 C C C C C Vl 0 o September / October 2004 Vol. 20, No. 5 Covington author Mike Artell will receive the 2004 The festival will open with presentation of the 2004 “The State Library is proud to wel- The 2004 Louisiana Book Festival will ouisiana’s world-class celebration of readers, writers 6 in downtown Baton Rouge. The third annual and their books, is scheduled for Saturday, November om om om om om . The award, underwritten by muni muni muni muni muni www.louisianabookfestival.org www.louisianabookfestival.org www.louisianabookfestival.org www.louisianabookfestival.org www.louisianabookfestival.org Petite website email coordinator Christy Reeves by phone (225/219-9501) or volunteer opportunities is available by contacting volunteer teers who generously donate their time. Information about Enrollment is limited and a registration fee required. professionals, will be presented on Friday, November 5. publishers, conducted by exceptional authors and book characters such as the Wild Thing and Madeline. cians, having their faces painted and meeting storybook crafts, listening to professional storytellers and musi- ion, parents and children can enjoy making book-related and musical performances. At the Young Readers Pavil- cooking demonstrations; children’s writing workshops; Show; scrapbooking, papermaking, bookbinding and sented, including book appraisals a la Antiques Road exhibitions and storytelling performances will be pre- for their favorite. annual list. Students choose the winning book by voting grades 3 through 5 to read 15 books from a selected (225/219-9503 or 888/487-2700 toll free). (225/219-9503 Festival details are available online via The Louisiana Book Festival is staffed largely by volun- A selection of wordshops for aspiring writers and A wonderful variety of book-related demonstrations, < creev .louisiana q q q q q bookfestiv . al.org> al.org> ué ué ué ué ué or by phone the festival

State Library of Louisiana State Library of Louisiana State Library of Louisiana State Library of Louisiana State Library of Louisiana all look forward to being with you. really have to be here feel the power of the festival! So don’t miss it; we those who understand its importance but seldom use our resources. You the state. It reinforces value of reading and libraries in the minds do, it is fun, and makes libraries so very visible to the community are in this issue, with more to follow. Please come. The festival is the joyful experience that it is. Details of “wordshops” and programs book buying and signing, all the activities that make Book Festival Saturday will feature presentations, exhibits, food, music, and topics, be an opportunity to participate in “wordshops” that cover a variety of direction of the State Library to meet your needs. in any way you can; we want to use your ideas to shape the future has extensive experience in strategic planning. We want you to participate surveys, and is being led by Diane Brown, Deputy State Librarian, who process will take six or more months, include focus groups and and special groups we can identify to help us in this examination. The are asking not only ourselves, but all of the customers, constituents, users, we carefully examined what we do and why we do it. Accordingly, we updated each year, it has been yearsare that since state and federal plans both develop a strategic plan for future development.have we Although creative solution to carry us for the next few years. will take a year to implement. I am hopeful that we will finally have a a plan of this magnitude is discussed. The in its interim stages, and progressive thinking exhibited by the librarians, staffs and trustees when needs. As always, I am deeply appreciative of the cooperation and and there is broad agreement on what such as distance education. The plan was thoroughly discussed in August, grow to accommodate new computers, libraries, and services ensure the configuration used, and to set new goals for future. We need to offered electronically. The pace and extent of growth forced us to rethink that are new or renovated and expanded, in the services being the number of computers available to patrons, in the number of libraries Connection network began in 1998 there has been tremendous growth more broadband access to public libraries. Since the Louisiana Library time of it. away by cool north winds and feverish activity. I hope you had a better been a time for relaxation and vacations, but in Baton Rouge it was chased T here is a lot going on at the State Library that I want to tell you Finally, the Louisiana Book Festival is November 5 and 6. Friday will In late the State Library embarked on an ambitious effort to August, a plan to bring and implementing This summer we began developing about; so much I hardly know where to begin. Summer that the quality of access is maintained, and network can V iewpoint must be must be done to meet future State Librarian State Librarian Thomas F. Jaques Thomas F. Jaques State Librarian Thomas F. Jaques State Librarian State Librarian Thomas F. Jaques Thomas F. Jaques 2 should haveshould and to

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Books about library organizations & services: education & other activities: Continuing are graphs. Also included in the series narratives and intriguing photo- its cities and towns via historical historical look at America through America car Line the New Orleans streetcar. offers an interesting glimpse into the history of photographs, marks? Using informative narrative and archival history behind these famous New Orleans land- H and Discontinuance, Buses on Canal Rebirth. the Golden Age, the Arch Roof Era, the Decline book into chronological sections: the Early Years, Canal Streetcar Line traces its origins back to 1861. Orleans in one form or another since 1834, and the everyday life. There have been streetcars in New favorite. It is prevalent in the city’s art, culture and modern times. from the town’s early history to enjoy the progression of images Orleans tradition. Readers will depth look at a popular New the series because it takes an in- car Line Monroe. Shreveport, Monroe and West towns such as Natchitoches, Cemeteries New Orleans New Orleans: The Canal Street- The author, Edward J. Branley, has divided the The image of the streetcar is a New Orleans New Orleans: The Canal Street- streetcar? Did you ever wonder about the ave you ever ridden on a New Orleans is part of the is a welcome addition to series, which takes a and other Louisiana Check out these resources on the State Library web site..... New Orleans: The Canal Streetcar Line Louisiana Louisiana Review Review Louisiana Review Louisiana Louisiana Review Review and Book Book Book Book Book New Orleans Images of < < < < < http://www http://www http://www http://www http://www .state.lib.la.us/la_dyn_templ.cfm?doc_id=160> .state.lib.la.us/la_dyn_templ.cfm?doc_id=160> .state.lib.la.us/la_dyn_templ.cfm?doc_id=160> .state.lib.la.us/la_dyn_templ.cfm?doc_id=160>

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ence librarian in ence librarian in ence librarian in ence librarian in ence librarian in takes an in- > > > > > JOB OPENINGS Profile Library Consultant Librarian environment; extensive knowledge of legal Robert C. Snyder, Sr. State Library of LA - Baton Rouge Pinecrest Developmental Center – Pineville materials, research methodology including Requires ALA-accredited MLIS, 5 years Requires MLS, 2 years library experience for traditional resources, commercial online services, Retired Louisiana Tech University professor literature, comparative literature and Victorian subsequent professional experience. Prefer Librarian 1 or 2 position. Send completed SF-10 Internet sources; familiarity with acquisitions, Robert C. Snyder literature drew overflow enrollments. During his extensive knowledge of E-rate, technology. Civil Service application at to Janet Reich (800/584-8511), competency; service orientation, ability to , Sr. of Ruston has served a tenure, he first chaired the Department of English libraries; emphasis on E-rate, technology; travel Resource Center Director, Pinecrest Develop- communicate effectively; excellent communica- of Commissioners since 1968 and served as board and Foreign Languages and later the Department required. Salary $39,944 - 65,000. Send mental Center, P.O. Box 5191, Pineville, LA tion skills; demonstrated leadership, organiza- chair in 1998. of English. Snyder r resume, SF-10 Civil Service application to Alison 71361 or fax to 318/641-2344. tional skills. Supervise reference, processing services. Assist with budget ,personnel manage- A longtime library advocate, 1989 after 42 Foster, Human Resources Officer, State Library Head Reference Librarian ment; policy, procedures development; staffing the Lincoln Parish Public Library Board of Control etired in of LA, P.O. Box 131, Baton Rouge, LA 70821. LSU Health Sciences Center - Shreveport a Board of Regentsyears. reference, chat reference desks, including In 1997, Head – Materials Management Requires ALA-accredited MLS; 5 years experi- for 39 years. He received the coveted Modisette reasonable night, weekend hours; new titles, he has served on Professorship in English ence in health sciences librarianship; 3 years Lincoln Parish Library - Ruston materials for acquisition. Competitive salary, Award for Outstanding Trustee from the Louisi- Requires ALA-accredited MLS/MLIS; 5 years supervisory experience; knowledge of health was established in his name. benefits. Tenure-track faculty position reports to experience, preferably supervisory, with at least sciences information sources; excellent organiza- ana Library Association in 1971. associate vice-chancellor. Send resume, 3 Also active in 2 in technical services at public library. Manage tional, written, oral communication skills. Tenure- references to Kevin Gray, Search Committee Snyder, one of the most honored and affairs, he served as a acquisition, cataloging, processing of all track faculty position in Department of Medical state Chair, LSU Hebert Law Center, 1 East Campus recognized professors in Louisiana Tech history, materials, maintenance of automated catalog; Library Science at assistant professor/associate member of the Dr., Baton Rouge, LA 70803-1010; or via email supervise materials management staff. Starting professor rank. Reports to associate director; was honored as Tech’s first Distinguished to or fax to 225/578-5773. Commission on salary $35,000 - $37,500, depending on supervises 3 reference librarians. Salary $40,000 Professor in 1982. A popular teacher and Public Services Assistant – Stacks Manager Governmental Ethics experience. Send resume to Stacie Sparks, - 50,000. Send CV, 3 references to Unclassified administrator, his classes in 18th century Business Manager, Lincoln Parish Library, 910 N. Manager, Human Resources Dept., LSUHSC/S, Loyola University – New Orleans for over 20 years. Trenton St., Ruston, LA 71270. P.O. Box 33932, Shreveport, LA 71130-3932 or Requires college degree or 2 years college, 2 via email to . years library experience; supervisory experience; Director strong teamwork commitment; excellent Head - Special Collections Lafayette Public Library - Lafayette communication, writing skills; problem-solving, Requires ALA-accredited MLS; 3 years public Southern University Cade Library- Baton Rouge conflict resolution skills, ability to interact library management experience; substantial Requires ALA-accredited MLS, 5 years academic effectively with faculty, staff, students; excellent experience in building programs, design; ability library supervisory,/management experience; customer service skills; ability to do complex, to operate effectively with board, public ability to work independently, as part of team; detailed work accurately under pressure; ability officials, library support organizations, commu- knowledge, experience in emerging technology; to train users at all levels; computer skills in nity; exceptional executive, leadership skills. excellent interpersonal skills; strong commit- online, multi-tasking environment; willingness to Plan, implement services for main library, 9 ment to public service. Prefer professional Spotlight ON make temporary/permanent schedule changes; special collections experience. Supervise, manage SuccessSuccess branches with $5 million budget serving SuccessSuccessSuccess ability to lift, carry 20-40 pounds. Coordinate 190,000 people in university community with archives; Camille Shade African-American maintenance of circulating, reference collections strong technology presence amid Cajun, Creole Collection; Music Listening Center. Salary including periodicals, media; staff circulation cultures. Details at . $50,000 up; position, salary based on qualifica- desk in afternoon, evening Tuesday through The Jefferson Parish Public Library’s East Bank Regional Library has something unique: a classy Salary $70,000 - 74,000; excellent benefits. tions for 12-month faculty appointment. Send Saturday; provide leadership in overseeing, Flexible start date early 2005. Send vision for resume, 3 references to Emma Bradford Perry, coffee shop where patrons can grab a ‘cuppa’ or a snack, peruse checked-out library materials and enjoy securing building; assist in use of library re- public library of future; resume; 5 references to Dean of Libraries, Cade Library, Southern relaxing classical music. Planned when the building opened in 1997, the idea became reality a year ago sources. Salary $20,281 - 25,351; excellent Library Director Search Committee, Office of University, Baton Rouge, LA 70813. benefits including tuition benefits for employees, and now generates several thousand dollars in monthly revenue for the library. The coffee shop is Human Resources, Lafayette Consolidated Associate Librarian dependents. Send resume to Human Resources Govt., P.O. Box 4017-C, Lafayette, LA 70502. operated by local resident Scott Korndorffer, who owns two other area Chateau Coffee Cafe locations. LSU Paul M. Hebert Law Center - Baton Rouge Dept., Loyola University, Box 16, 6363 St. Assistant Director Requires MLS/MLIS, JD from ALA/ABA Charles Ave., New Orleans, LA 70118 or via Library director Joan Adams says it’s “very popular, East Baton Rouge Parish Library - Baton Rouge accredited institutions; 5 years law library email to or apply at particularly with people who use the library’s meeting Requires ALA-accredited MLS; 4 years high- experience; ability to work in collaborative team 2020 Calhoun St., Mercy Hall, Rm. 102. rooms. There isn’t another cafe nearby, so it draws people to level professional experience; 3 years supervi- sory experience. Full-time, classified. Assist the library and boosts sales in the adjoining gift shop director in coordinating all services, including operated by Friends of the Jefferson Public Library.” The short, long range planning; policy, procedure Share your library’s news! literary-theme menu features a variety of coffees, teas, soft development; staff supervision; collection drinks, appetizers, soups, sandwiches, salads and wraps, development; public relations; preparing Libraries are invited to submit details and photographs of accomplishments statistical reports; ; outreach. Assist in managing plus fresh pastries and desserts made by Scott’s mother, a and milestones; new or innovative events and programs for potential main library, grant preparation. Salary $57,819 - kids’ menu and takeout orders. The coffee shop has an 67,028. Application at . Send to Human Resources Office, activities; and changes in board members and staff, including new hires, outside entrance and is open seven days a week. It seats up 1755 Florida St., Suite 116, Baton Rouge, LA promotions and job openings. Information must be submitted (by Oct. 1 for to 32 people inside and another 24 on the partially covered, 70802 or by fax (225/389-4962). Send resume the Nov./Dec. issue) to Catherine Carlock Simpson, State Library landscaped brick courtyard outside. to Lydia M. Acosta, Director, EBR Library, 7711 communications director ([email protected] or 225/342-9713). Goodwood Blvd., Baton Rouge, LA 70806.

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Sept. 15 is the deadline to apply French); Annual Reports of the Louisi- which supports projects that Over 100 people braved a stormy morning to attend serving bilingual communities at the Public Library for $350 mini-grants from the Ezra ana Department of Education (1847- strengthen the teaching, study and the June 16 groundbreaking for the Ouachita Parish Association national conference in Seattle. Former systems Jack Keats Foundation to school 1934); and Annual Reports and Bien- understanding of American history Public Library’s Louise Williams Branch in Swartz. The librarian Becky Hebert, now with the National Network of and public libraries for programs nial Reports of the Louisiana State and culture. Chosen in collaboration property was donated by Grady Williams in memory of Libraries of Medicine, was co-presenter. that encourage literacy and creativ- Board of Health (1856-1934). with ALA, the We the People Book- his deceased wife. The new branch is named in her honor. The Tensas Parish Library received a new, state-of- ity in children. All U.S. public and The Louisiana Voices audiobook shelf encourages young people to the-art bookmobile June 30. Accessible to patrons who are public school libraries are eligible. recording studio at the State Library read classic literature and explore the physically handicapped, it holds 1,500 titles, is equipped Mini-grants have been used in partnered with the Department of ideas and ideals of America. Winners with phone lines and is pre-wired for an Internet server programs featuring guest authors, Health and Hospitals to make the include Allen Parish Library, and a mobile satellite system. The $100,000 vehicle was illustrators or storytellers; activity DHH publication Bioterrorism Calcasieu Parish Public Library, funded by a grant from the U.S. Department of programs on bookmaking, Concordia Parish Library, Agriculture and money from the Governor’s Office of quilt-making, and painting; Jefferson Davis Parish Li- Rural Development and the Tensas Parish Police Jury. puppet shows or plays based Seeking a library job? brary, Pointe Coupee Parish The Margaret L. Herman Memorial Children’s Room on a favorite book; and dis- Library, St. Mary Parish was dedicated at the Hahnville Branch of the St. Charles Parish Library. The previously paneled room is now plays of children’s book Have an opening? Library, Tangipahoa Parish painted in blue stripes and the entrance area features a illustrations from galleries or The State Library web site Library, Vermilion Parish Jack and the Beanstalk motif created by a local artist. museums. Programs relating Library and Evangeline Parish lists library job openings. Post vacancies free Wal-Mart manager Jason Scott presented a $1,750 to Keats’ work are welcome Visit < [email protected]>. Library‘s Turkey Creek via emailto learn to more< and subscribe to check to Natchitoches Parish Library children’s librarian but not required. Details are Branch. Each received copies groups.yahoo.com/group/lalibjobs> Martha Walker for the 2004 Buggy About Books Summer online at . in Louisiana libraries. P related posters and bookmarks. president; Grady Williams, former ex-officio library board Program. Other LaSSAL will host the 12th Winning libraries organized via email to< member; Cheryl Mouliere, library director; and Kim Golden, sponsors are annual Fall Statewide Con- ost vacancies free programs and events to raise president of the Ouachita Parish Police Jury. Other guests at Exchange Bank, ference Sept. 30 - Oct. 1 in [email protected]>. awareness of these classic books the event included Associate State Librarian Rebecca Causey’s Lafayette . Details are on the and engage young readers. Hamilton; Dorothy White, State Library consultant; and Pharmacy, LLA website . Public and K-12 school Ben Brady, former library director. Parkway Annual reports from Louisiana Preparedness and Emergency Re- libraries can apply to be among the Bill Johnson was named interim city librarian for the Cinema, Les state agencies and boards in the sponse: Family Readiness Guide 1,000 selected to receive the second New Orleans Public Library. Johnson has been assistant Amies Service State Library’s collection will be accessible to Louisiana residents who We the People Bookshelf, which city librarian since January. He was appointed when former Organization, microfilmed as part of a Southwest- are blind, visually impaired, reading focuses on freedom. Applications City Librarian Gertiana “Tiana” Chess Williams left to the Natchitoches ern Library Network preservation disabled or physically handicapped. can be submitted online through Oct. become assistant city librarian in Fort Worth, her hometown. Lions Club and microfilm project. SOLINET re- The Bioterrorism Guide was recorded 20 (and again from Dec. 16 - Feb. 16) Katherine Jones, information technology services the Natchitoches ceived a $646,164 grant from the and placed on the audiotape of the via the We the People website at . to participate in a study-abroad program in Phuket, supplemented by grants from the Shreveport Regional manities to support a coordinated, with the Summer 2004 issue and Reference/instruction librarian Thailand through the University of North Texas. She, nine Arts Council and the Louisiana Department of Culture, cooperative microfilming effort for announced in the printed newsletter. Dayne Sherman and user education other UNT students and two professors are helping the Recreation and Tourism. 17 regional libraries. The two-year To hear the guide, patrons continued coordinator Laverne Simoneaux of Rawai Progressive School revamp their library, automate grant will preserve the content of to play the tape after Hotlines ended. Sims Memorial Library at South- the library catalog, install software, repair books, develop D 5,000 brittle volumes on Southern Nine Louisiana public libraries eastern Louisiana University re- library policies and provide training for school staff. history and culture. Items from the were chosen to receive the first We ceived a grant to establish Southeast- Joe Dolgos was named branch librarian at the Galvez In Memoriam Branch of the Ascension Parish Library. He was previously State Library’s collection to be the People Bookshelf on courage in ern Information Literacy Opportu- Elizabeth BarnettBarnett, a trustee of the Acadia Parish Library reference librarian at the Gonzales Branch. Jonathan Pitre, microfilmed include Louisiana June, joining three other Louisiana nities. SILO promotes information for many years, died in June. Documents, annual reports to the public libraries and several school literacy in local high schools by con- a 2003 MLIS graduate of LSU, was hired as reference legislature from state departments, libraries. The bookshelf is part of the necting SLU librarians with school librarian at the Gonzales Branch. Adult services librarian Suzanne OrmandOrmand, a member of the New Orleans Public boards and commissions (1843-1910, National Endowment for the Hu- librarians and teachers to enhance Mimi Foster presented a program on the library’s Spanish- Library Board of Trustees for many years, died in February. including 1853-1861 in English and manities’ We the People initiative, students’ college readiness. English El Club de Conversacion as a model for libraries

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