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Saturday, July 11, 2009 • CHICAGO CHICAGO • Saturday, July 11, 2009 Cognotes • Page 13 APALA Announces 2009 Asian/Pacific Learn about PLAspace and CoPs American Award For Literature The Public Library Association other supporters who want to take The Asian/Pacific American Librar- Picture Book Winner (PLA) will be holding its All Com- part in ongoing, focused discussions ians Association (APALA) announces Reibstein, Mark. Wabi Sabi. Illus- mittee Meeting on Sunday, July 12 surrounding library issues. The site the following titles as winner and honor trated by Ed Young. New York: Little from 8:00 – 11:00 am in the Grand incorporates many common social books of 2009 Asian/Pacific American Brown, 2008. Ballroom at the Palmer House Ho- networking and interactive compo- Awards for Literature. The awards pro- Honorable Mention for Picture Book tel. Community of Practice (CoP) nents, including chat rooms, event mote Asian/Pacific American culture Sheth, Kashmira. Monsoon After- members who are attending the calendars and custom tools that and heritage, based on literary and noon. Illustrated by Yoshiko Jaeggi.. 2009 ALA Annual Conference are allow CoP members to coordinate artistic merit. The books were chosen New York: Peachtree, 2008. encouraged to get there early to take project management. from titles by or about Asian Pacific Youth Literature Winner advantage of the opportunity to meet PLA began development on PLAs- Americans published in 2008. Ly, Many. Roots and Wings. New face-to-face with other members of pace.org in July 2008 after mem- A reception will be held at ALA An- York: Delacorte, 2008. their groups at the All Committee bership overwhelmingly voted to nual in Chicago from 8:30 to 10 am Honorable Mention for Youth Meeting. disband the more traditional com- tomorrow at McCormick Place West Literature In addition, Doug Dawson, PLA’s mittees in favor of CoPs, which al- (MCP) W-196b. Hirahara, Naomi, 1001 Cranes. New manager of web services, will be an- low members to create and sustain York: Delacorte, 2008. swering questions about PLAspace groups dedicated to specific library Adult Fiction Winner Yoo, Paula. Good Enough. New York: and CoPs at the PLA booth in the topics in an online environment. Lahiri, Jhumpa, Unaccustomed Harper Collins, 2008. ALA Membership Pavillion (booth Currently, PLAspace.org is home Earth. New York: Alfred A. Knopf, Please see the APALA Web site (www. # 3034) today from 2:00 – 4:00 pm, to nearly 20 CoPs, including those 2008. apalaweb.org) for descriptions of the and Monday, July 13 from 10:00 am tackling subjects such as branch Honorable Mention for Adult Fiction books as well as lists of past winners. to noon and 2:00 – 4:00 pm. libraries, cataloging, readers advi- Ng, Fae Myenne. Steer Toward PLAspace.org, the Web site devel- sory, rural libraries and technology. Rock. New York: Hyperion, 2008. oped by PLA to support Communi- Visit www.plaspace.org to join an Adult Non-Fiction Winner CSLA 2.0 Team Meeting ties of Practice (CoPs), is available to existing conversation or to start a Lee, Jennifer 8. Fortune Cookie California School Library As- librarians, library staff members and new one. Chronicles: Adventures in the World of sociation President Connie Ham- Chinese Food. New York: Twelve, 2008. ner Williams and CSLA 2.0 Team Honorable Mention for Adult Project Manager Jackie Siminitus Non-Fiction invite school librarians who have ALSC Explores Children’s Literacy Pham, Andrew X. Eaves of Heaven: completed, are working on, or think- The Association for Library Service Fellows describe their experiences and A Life in Three Wars. New York: Har- ing about working on School Library to Children (ALSC) is offering a num- present the results of their research mony Books, 2008. Learning 2.0 to meet and greet one ber of programs at Annual Conference projects. This program is taking place Yang, Kao Kalia. The Latehomecom- another at 3:15 pm today in the back centered on children’s literacy. From from 3:30 to 5:30 pm tomorrow at Mc- er: A Hmong Family Memoir. Minne- left corner of the ALA Membership multicultural literature, to different Cormick Place West, W-192a. apolis, MN: Coffee House Press, 2008. Meeting. ways of expressing the written word and lessons from children’s literature of the past, ALSC explores the many ways we can help children learn to love reading. The Cuentos de las Americas: Cel- ebrating Latino Cultures and Día with Recent Outstanding Latino Children’s Books session offers suggestions to librarians on how to locate and select high quality Latino youth literature, and discusses library programs that celebrate this diverse population. Ex- amples of recent outstanding Latino youth literature will be highlighted as well as ways to celebrate Día in your library program. This program is sponsored by both ALSC and REFORMA, and will take place from 10:30 am to noon today at McCormick Place West, W-192A. Kick back, relax and join ALSC for Stories for a Saturday Evening. During this session, three to five outstanding storytellers, including Tim Tingle and Dovie Thomason, will demonstrate the best in storytelling while showing how this fun, inspirational art form can be used in your library. This program is taking place from 8:00 – 10:00 pm today at the Chicago Hilton, Northwest 1. Using Historic Children’s Literature to Motivate Children to Read: Highlight from 15 Years of the Louise Seaman Bechtel Fellow2ship Award will give participants a brief overview of the Fel- lowship before a panel of past Bechtel

Friends of Bill W. Will take place at HYATT- Soldier Field, Sat., 7:00 – 8:00 pm, Sun., 6:30 – 7:30 pm Page 14 • Cognotes Saturday, July 11, 2009 • CHICAGO Williams, Needham to Speak about Revitalization of Libraries at ASCLA The Jonas Brothers “Debut” President’s Program at ALA Annual Conference Don’t miss out on the wit and wis- braries are encouraged to attend. dom of pundits Joan Frye Williams The event will kick off with the pre- While the Grammy-nominated This year’s ALA Store also show- and George Needham as they discuss sentation of the 2009 ASCLA awards— trio will not make an in-the-flesh cases a plethora of new ALA Edi- future perspectives on libraries at the ASCLA/KLAS/NOD award for a appearance at this year’s Annual tions books. Assist patrons seek- “Revitalizing the Library Experi- library providing notable services to Conference, the New Jersey-born ing new summer reads with the ence,” the 2009 President’s Program, those with disabilities, and the Fran- siblings, Kevin, Joe, and Nick will revised edition of Joyce Sarick’s for the Association cis Joseph Campbell be available at the ALA Store. The Readers’ Advisory Guide to Genre of Specialized and Award for outstand- brand-new Jonas Brothers Poster Fiction or the fourth edition of Cooperative Library ing contributions to and Bookmark features all three The Coretta Scott King Awards, Agencies (ASCLA). Williams and Needham the advancement of brothers on stage holding their fa- which gathers the best in African In a stimulat- will tackle emerging library service for the vorite books: Words from the Wise, American literature for children th ing and fast-paced issues affecting all library blind and physically The Alchemist, and A Wrinkle in and celebrates its 40 anniversary presentation, Wil- environments and handicapped. Time. With their latest album, Lines, this year. Bill Ott’s The Back Page Vines, and Trying Times, hitting is guaranteed to entertain anyone liams and Needham employees—from the Williams, an inde- will tackle emerg- pendent information record stores less than a month ago curious about the publishing world rural library to the large and a world tour in progress, there’s just as Stuart A. P. Murray’s The ing issues affecting library system employee, technology consul- all library environ- tant, and Needham, no doubt these fan favorites are on Library: An Illustrated History will to the information broker. ments and employ- OCLC vice president their way to the top. satiate any desire to know the story ees—from the rural for member services, Another rising star, Ne-Yo, will of that remarkable place we call the library to the large are frequent presen- also make his first-time appearance library. And to celebrate those who library system em- tation partners in at the ALA Store. The chart-topping make our remarkable institutions ployee, to the information broker. Spe- conducting staff development sessions singer and actor has collaborated run, The Librarian Book of Quotes cifically, they will examine the latest as well as addressing critical topics with notable artists like Corbin makes for a charming gift to take in social networking, search engines, such as innovation and risk-taking in Bleu, Beyoncé, and Celine Dion, and home or an inspiring read to return customer services and other emerging the library environment, library proj- holds Neil Gaiman’s latest Newbery- to again and again. technology products. ect management and market research winning work, The Graveyard Book, For these great products, plus The program, which was selected as a techniques for libraries. Between them, making the poster an all-around hundreds more, visit the ALA Store starred not-to-miss conference event by they have more than eight decades of winner. These musicians’ posters located beside Registration outside Library Journal, will be held 10:30 am to experience encompassing all aspects and bookmarks serve as great com- the Exhibit Hall entrance. The ALA noon on Sunday in the Empire Room at of the library profession and are rec- plements and inspiration for sum- Store will be open today through the Palmer House Hilton, 17 E. Monroe ognized as leaders in the field for their mer programs that remind patrons Monday, from 8:00 am – 5:00 pm, St. All conference registrants interested observations of and insights into emerg- how much reading rocks! and Tuesday from 8:00 am – noon. in gaining insight into the future of li- ing library trends, issues and practices.

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At the PR Forum from 8:00 am Between these two programs, Swap are geared towards your library’s Join us for a panel presentation – 10:00 am on Sunday, July 12 in ‘n’ Shop will showcase hundreds of service to early learners. and discussion about Multiple Lit- McCormick Place West room 192b, a inspiring examples of promotional ma- The Beyond Storytimes: Stan- eracies in the Library and how the panel will address how to reach multi- terials from all types of libraries and dards-Based Partnerships for Early varied forms of literacy affect how cultural audiences, reaching audiences at all budget levels, free for the taking. Learning program discusses how librarians and media professionals through social media, delivering library The event also displays the entries to children’s’ librarians are assuming work. Speakers will focus on three messages through radio and using let- the 2009 Best in Show PR competition, new roles as educators by planning types of literacy including visual, ters to the editor and op-eds. Speakers with the awards ceremony beginning programming that addresses educa- audio and digital. This program is co- include Tom McNamee, editorial page at 12:30 pm Swap ‘n’ Shop is sponsored tion standards. In this stimulating, sponsored with The Children’s Book editor, Chicago Sun Times; Dave Baum, by the Library Leadership Adminis- hands-on workshop you will explore Council, Inc. and is taking place on Chicago broadcaster and media trainer; tration & Management Association using the same book many times in Monday, July 13 from 3:30 to 5:30 Eric Friedenwald-Fishman, creative (LLAMA), a division of ALA. It runs many ways; learn how to incorporate pm at McCormick Place West, W179. director/president, Metropolitan Group; from 11:00 am – 1:30 pm on the Mc- math and science activities into any To learn more about ALSC, visit Kevin Kirkpatrick, executive vice Cormick Place West exhibit floor in story hour; and focus on outcome- ALSC’s Web site at www.ala.org/alsc. president, Metropolitan Group; George the Special Events area. Eberhart, editor, American Libraries Also at Swap ‘n’ Shop, Lisa Powell Direct; and Megan Humphrey, man- Williams of the Moline Public Library ager, Campaign for America’s Libraries. will be on hand at the Campaign for Learn How to Get the Most Out of your Association The program is sponsored by the America’s Libraries’ table to answer Have a great idea for the future of the profession? Want something to PR Assembly of the ALA Public Aware- questions about the library’s winning happen? Feeling unheard or under-served? 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ALA’s Committee on Library System in Seattle, WA, dis- Professional Ethics invites you to join cussing his KCLS Training videos us for an exciting and interactive pro- that were created for library staff gram, “Alice Down the YouTube: Ethical •• Eric Faden, Associate Professor of Training in the Online Wonderland” on English and Film/Media Studies Sunday, July 12 from 1:30 to 3:30 pm at Bucknell University in Lew- at McCormick Place West, Room 185. isburg, Pennsylvania, discussing We will consider a his film on copy- variety of YouTube right principles, videos that deal We will consider a variety of A Fair(y) Use with everyday ethi- YouTube videos that deal with Tale. cal issues in the li- everyday ethical issues in the library •• K a t h y brary and meet the and meet the creators ... the conver- Shields, a re- creators of these sation will shatter your preconceived cent graduate Chicago’s Navy Pier from Lake Michigan. © Cesar Russ REALVIEWS™ Photography. entertaining and notions regarding how you handle o f t h e M L I S thought provoking ethical issues in the library. program at the productions. 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How can by going to www.ala/org/knowyourstimulus. ber of the Committee on Professional we best convey the values and ethical While at Annual, attend the panel discussion on ARRA broadband funding Ethics; expectations of the profession to both during the Washington Update from 8:00 – 10:00 am today at McCormick Place •• Dan Conley from the Center for In- new and experienced employees? We West (MCP), Room W474. Also, stop by the ALA Membership Booth on the ternational Rehabilitation Research look forward to audience participation Exhibit Floor from 2:00 – 3:00 pm today, 10:00 – 11:00 am Sunday, or 2:00 – Information and Exchange (CIR- in a question and answer session after 3:00 pm Monday, where John Windhausen and Washington Office staff will be RIE) at the University at Buffalo, each video as well. on hand to answer questions about broadband stimulus funding applications. discussing his Managarian videos

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Ingram Library Services Inc. | ipage.ingrambook.com | (800) 937-5300 | ingramlibrary.com Page 20 • Cognotes Saturday, July 11, 2009 • CHICAGO McCormick Place: No Magic Castle But Autographs are Closer than Ever Amelia Bloomer Project Breakfast Last year’s Annual Conference con- host author Pam Holley today from Amelia Bloomer Author and mul- Joining Laurie will be speakers vened in Anaheim, California — home 3:00 – 4:00 pm to sign her newly pub- tiple award-winning author Laurie from the CWLU to talk about their to the magical place children dream lished book, Quick and Popular Reads Halse Anderson will be joining the Herstory project. From 1969 to of: Disneyland. It’s nearly impossible for Teens. Chicago Women’s Liberation Union 1977, the CWLU touched the lives to imagine the Park without life-sized In addition to author and illustra- (CWLU) History Project and speak- of many women in and around the characters meandering through the tors signing their work, Tina Coleman, ing at tomorrow’s Amelia Bloomer Chicago area, developing many pro- streets for photo ops, hugs, and perhaps author of The Hipster Librarian’s Guide Breakfast. grams from scratch to help women most importantly—autographs. Many to Teen Craft Projects, will perform a This year, Anderson made the while still building the foundation children shy from the hug of a five-foot demonstration of crafts featured in her SRRT/Feminist Task Force/Amelia that feminists use to further their creature that may be a dog or may be book today in the afternoon. Demon- Bloomer list for Independent Dames, efforts. a person. On the other hand, getting strations of the READ CD Box Set will won the O’Dell Historical Fiction The Amelia Bloomer Breakfast Goofy’s pictogram autograph captured also be run on Saturday and Sunday award for Chains, and is the Marga- will be held from 8 to 10 am Sunday in a signature book is a big hit. beginning at 4:00 pm. And for one final ret A. Edwards award for significant at the Hilton Boulevard C. The event While this year’s Annual Conference dose of stardom, stop by the ALA Store and lasting achievement and contri- is sponsored by the SRRT Feminist is hundreds of miles from the Magic to bid on several signed celebrity READ bution to young adult literature. Task Force. Castle, signings are closer than ever! posters in the silent auction. ALA Graphics will host author Phil Bildner and Author/Illustrator Loren Long of the children’s series, Sluggers, New Book Fills Gaps In “True Marketing” Knowledge who will be signing their poster at the Kathy Dempsey, long-time editor of paraprofessionals who find themselves publicity, and working with the press. PIO booth today from 12:30 – 1:30 pm. the Marketing Library Services news- in an awkward position: They need to “Launching my first book at the All those who purchase a poster at the letter, will sign copies of her newly- promote their libraries and services ALA Swap & Shop is a natural for me, signing will also receive a copy of Slug- released book, The Accidental Library in the age of the internet, but they’ve since I’ve attended it for a decade and gers: Magic in the Outfield, free! Marketer at LLAMA’s annual Swap & never been taught how to do it effec- have become an exhibitor there in more Michael Sullivan, author of several Shop—a festive event where marketers tively. In this results-oriented A-to-Z recent years,” Dempsey said. “Plus, ALA Editions titles including Connect- gather to share colleagues’ promotional guide, Dempsey — reveals the missing it’s where I get to meet and chat with ing Boys with Books 2, will sign at the materials and to honor the Best of Show link between the everyday promotion folks I ‘see’ on the marketing listservs ALA Store today from noon – 1:00 pm. winners along with the John Cotton librarians actually do and the “true all year long. I’m excited to debut my From 3:00 – 4:00 pm today, Henrietta Dana (JCD) Library Public Relations marketing” that’s guaranteed to assure book there!” Smith will be signing the just-published Award winners. Swap & Shop will take funding, excite users, and build stron- The Accidental Library Marketer Coretta Scott King Awards, Fourth place from 11:00 am to 1:30 pm on Sun- ger community relationships. The book (312 pp/softbound/$29.50/ISBN 978- Edition, adorned with beautiful cover day, July 12, in the Special Events area combines real-life examples, expert ad- 1-57387-368-0) is published by Infor- art by Kadir Nelson, also found on the of the Exhibit Hall. vice, and checklists in a reader-friendly mation Today, Inc. (ITI). Visit the ITI ALA Graphics Lift Every Voice Poster The Accidental Library Marketer style. It includes chapters on getting website at www.infotoday.com for more and Bookmark. The YALSA booth will fills a need for library professionals and buy-in for projects, using websites for information. Saturday, July 11, 2009 • CHICAGO CHICAGO • Saturday, July 11, 2009 Cognotes • Page 21 OITP Seeks Comments on Libraries and Indigenous Cultural Works OITP is sponsoring two programs at been discussing these ideas over the Members are urged to learn more and policy. We also encourage members Annual to gather feedback from ALA last several months and have drafted about this topic by attending the pro- to attend an open forum on the topic members on a draft set of library prin- a set of principles on libraries and gram “Traditional Cultural Expression on Sunday. This session is critical to ciples regarding traditional cultural traditional cultural expression for the and Libraries” from 3:30 to 5:30 pm collecting member feedback on this expressions (TCE). TCEs are creative consideration and review of ALA mem- today in the Hyatt Regency Hotel, Con- important policy making process. works of indigenous and traditional bers and other stakeholders. Their hope ference Center Room 12d. Kay Mathie- The principles are available at: communities - folk tales, symbols, is to bring awareness to the library sen, Assistant Professor in the School http://wo.ala.org/tce/2009/06/16/ songs, dances, rituals, pottery, sculp- community, to open further discussion, of Information Resources and Library second-draft-librarianship-and-tradi- ture, textiles, architecture, crafts and and ultimately gain consensus within Science at the University of Arizona, tional-cultural-expressions-nurturing- music. For some indigenous communi- ALA to accept TCE principles as a new will share her research and teaching understanding-and-respect/. Print cop- ties, access to these works, especially ALA policy. focusing on issues of information ethics ies will be provided at the open forum. when sacred in nature, is an affront to their cultures. When librarians become stewards of TCEs, they often are Bookmobiles on Road to the Future unaware of the concerns of indigenous Register early for this important Diamond Dagger Award for lifetime the Twenty-first Century Award from communities. Rather, librarians are outreach program on Sunday, 10:30 achievement from the British Crime the Chicago Public Library. The author committed to the goals of equitable am – 1:00 pm, Level 1 South, Suite Writers’ Association. of three previous novels, she lives in access to all information for all library 103b,c,d, Event Code: OL1 ($25 advance Theresa Schwegel’s O f f i c e r Chicago, IL.Please plan a few minutes users. Can the interests of indigenous & onsite) featuring both inspirational Down won the Edgar Award for Best after the program to have your book(s) communities whose creative works are and practical ideas about the future of First Novel and was shortlisted for the signed by their authors! central to their cultural identity be mobile library services! Anthony Award. A graduate of Loyola The event is ponsored by Matthews understood and met by the library pro- Whether you’re already mobile or University and a recipient of an MFA Specialty Vehicles, Inc. (Booth 3054), fession when those concerns may be in considering a new service, this session in screenwriting from Chapman Uni- OBS, Inc. (Booth 5129), and Farber conflict with the Library Bill of Rights? is a “must attend” to learn more about versity, she was recently awarded Specialty Vehicles (Booth 3947). Indigenous people, archivists, folk- Quick and Easy Bookmobile Programs lorists, academics and librarians have and participate in moderated discussions about Advocacy, Eco-friendly The Copyright Expert Is In Vehicles and Fuels, Mobile Service Options, Marketing, and Bookmobiles Members of the Copyright Advisory Network and OITP Copyright Google Book 101. Committee will answer questions at the “Copyright Lucy Booth” in the The session includes a luncheon Member Pavilion from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm today and Sunday. Come by Search Settlement: featuring award winning authors Sara to chat about hot copyright issues and check out useful tools such as the Continuing to Paretsky and Theresa Schwegel. Public Domain slider and Section 108 spinner. Thumbdrives loaded with Sara Paretsky is the author of thir- great copyright education resources will be provided for those asking Explore What’s in teen previous books, including eleven V. questions. Look for the life-size “Lola Lola” character from “Complete I. Warshawski novels. She is the winner Copyright” and stop on over! it for Libraries of many awards, including the Cartier The ALA Washington Office is hosting a Breakout Session to discuss the proposed Google Book Search settlement agreement from 10:30 am to noon today at McCor- mick Place West, Room W-193b (listed as the Washington Office Breakout Session II – “Fair Use in the 21st Century: From Lawsuits to Legislation)”. Representatives from Google Earn your and the library community will participate in a panel discussion moderated by Nancy Kranich, chair of the Committee on Legisla- tion’s Copyright Subcommittee, to MLIS degree discuss the recent settlement and essentially what’s in it for libraries. The program will include an over- Without leaving your home or current job view of the proposed settlement recently reached among Google, the Association of American Pub- Researcher lishers and the Authors Guild and Cataloger the comments filed on behalf of Archivist • Fully online distance learning MLIS program ALA, the Association of College Storyteller and Research Libraries and the Librarian • Executive MLIS cohort program, designed Association of Research Libraries Webmaster with the U.S. District Court for the Internet trainer for experienced library managers Southern District of New York for Library director the judge to consider in his ruling Records manager Students in our Executive MLIS program take part in on the proposed settlement. The Teacher-librarian short residencies, complete online courses, study with a panelists will offer brief remarks Database designer small group of other library managers, and prepare to and then take questions from the Information broker take on new leadership roles. audience. Reference librarian Additional information about Library branch manager the proposed Google Book Search • San José Gateway Ph.D. Program Instruction librarian settlement agreement, including the recently amended agreement Literacy specialist between Google and the University Information architect of Michigan, is available at http:// Knowledge manager Conveniently located everywhere wo.ala.org/gbs/. Information specialist Digital assets manager http://slisweb.sjsu.edu Page 22 • Cognotes Saturday, July 11, 2009 • CHICAGO

From Lincoln to Blogs and Rethinking EMIERT Presents Perspectives Reference, Booklist Presents . . . on Islam: Beyond the Stereotyping The Ethnic & Multicultural Informa- children end up victims of hate messages Booklist, the ALA’s print and (Library Media Specialist, Lake tion Exchange Round Table (EMIERT) and harassment. This program will of- online book and media review pub- Placid Middle/High School); Barbara invites you to join us Sunday, July 12 fer a brief overview of the cultures and lication, again offers programs with Bibel (Reference Librarian, Oakland at 8:00 am. in McCormick Place West, literatures of the Muslim populations something for everyone involved in Public Library); and Dave Tyckoson W-180, for our General Meeting, fol- and the ties that bind the faith with youth and adult collection develop- (Associate Dean, Henry Madden lowed by the EMIERT panel discussion, Judaism and Christianity. Learn how ment and/or readers advisory. Library, California State University, “Perspectives on Islam: Beyond the your library can serve as a key forum for Booklist premiere—the first an- Fresno) to delve into the challenges, Stereotyping.” Islamic tolerance and all beliefs through nual Booklist Online Forum, “Books needs, and uses of current and future The meeting will feature EMIERT interfaith dialogue and programming. and Blogs: Made for Each Other?” reference collections. The session plans for the coming year and how Our speakers, scholars, authors and Librarians, readers, publishers, will be a Q&A format, with oppor- we hope to increase our visibility, stay physicians are each renowned for their and authors have embraced blogs tunities for attendees to participate, connected and continue brainstorming work and contributions to their com- as a way to locate, learn about, moderated by Booklist’s “Off the about how the Round Table can assist munities and their professions. Each and promote books. A diverse and Shelf” columnist Sue Polanka (Head, us as we develop collections and design panelist will bring a unique perspective distinguished panel of bloggers will Reference/Instruction, Wright State programs during this challenging eco- to a discussion that many of us have discuss the power of the web—for the University Libraries). Rethink the nomic period confronting our libraries. not had the opportunity to participate good of books. (And they’ll talk about reference collection on Monday, 10:30 “Perspectives on Islam: Beyond the in before this occasion. Please join with Twitter, too!) Panelists include Mary am – 12:00 pm, McCormick Place Stereotyping” will commence at 9:00 am. us to learn from panelists Dr. Marcia Burkey (Audiobooker); John Green West, W179. Islam is not new in America; more than Hermansen, Director of the Islamic (Brotherhood 2.0); Kaite Mediatore As always, Booklist and Book 40 percent of the Muslims in America World Studies Program and Professor of Stover (Book Group Buzz); Nora Links editors look forward to meeting are African-Americans. The change is Theology, Loyola University Chicago; Dr. Rawlinson (EarlyWord); and Keir you in the exhibit hall at booth #2042, within the Muslim immigration trend Esmail Koushanpour, Emeritus profes- Graff, moderator (Likely Stories). where you can learn more about the that has grown thirty-eight-fold over sor, Northwestern University Medical The forum is today, 1:30-3:00 pm, “One subscription, two magazines” the past three decades. Arriving from School in Chicago and former Executive McCormick Place West, W-192C. offer, pick up free issues, subscribe all over the world, Muslims are a diverse Director of the Islamic Cultural Center of Booklist’s Reference Books Bulletin at special conference rates, and get population speaking different languages Greater Chicago; Robert Spencer, Colum- brings together a panel to address a demo of the myriad ways you, your and practicing different customs. Even nist and author of eight books on Islam “Rethinking the Reference Collec- colleagues, and your patrons can use the Muslims from the Middle East are and jihad, including the New York Times tion.” Reference collection used to Booklist Online (also featured in a not a homogeneous population. Yet the bestsellers The Truth About Muhammad mean physical books on physical “Pavilion Session,” ALA Pavilion faith that binds the populations is what and The Politically Incorrect Guide to shelves, but has expanded to include #3034 at noon on Sunday). And get is often singled out and often misunder- Islam (and the Crusades), and Alia Am- databases, Web sites, and other re- your copy of Bill Ott’s The Back Page stood. With their religion often misun- mar, Ph.D., Chief Neuropsychologist, sources. Join panelists Sara Johns signed while you’re there! derstood and portrayed as promoting Geriatric Care Association & member of terrorism, many Muslim families and the Islamic Foundation North.

WE THE PEOPLE BOOKSHELF Public and on a More School librarianS— A new grant opportunity is coming your way this Perfect union fall! Kick off the school year by applying online, Free books beginning September 8, 2009, for the for libraries WE THE PEOPLE BOOKSHELF on a More Perfect union Visit publicprograms.ala.org/bookshelf to access a list A project of the National Endowment for the of programming ideas. Just in time for the sesquicenten- Humanities (NEH) in partnership with the nial of the Civil War, a More Perfect union invites ALA Public Programs Office. reflection on the idea of the United States as a “union,” a One as well as a Many. 4,000 public and school (K–12) libraries will be selected to receive the Bookshelf—a collection The Bookshelf includes bonus materials: of classic books for young readers, with selected titles available in Spanish translation. • a DVD edition of The Civil War, the award-winning documentary by Ken The Bookshelf program is part of NEH’s We the Burns, including the rights to show the People initiative, which supports projects that series to public audiences, strengthen the teaching, study, and understand- • the companion book to The Civil War, ing of American history and culture. Applica- tions will be accepted online from September 8, • Declaring Independence: The Origin 2009, through January 29, 2010. and Influence of America’s Founding Document, edited by Christian Y. Dupont.

Other book titles will be announced in September 2009. Image courtesy of Julie Paschkis www.juliepaschkis.com Saturday, July 11, 2009 • CHICAGO Page 24 • Cognotes Saturday, July 11, 2009 • CHICAGO

L4L Summit Helps Kickoff AASL Learning Standards, Guidelines Challenge the As part of the L4L implementa- the next three to five years. Cormick Place West in room 184. Economic Crisis at tion plan, AASL convened an all-day Each AASL affiliate that has com- Learning4Life (L4L) is the na- SPARC-ACRL Forum training summit in Chicago prior to pleted the current reaffiliation cycle tional implementation plan for the the 2009 ALA Annual Conference. was invited to appoint a member from “Standards for the 21st-Century Library and publishing innova- Learning4Life: Training4Trainers their organization to serve as their Learner” and “Empowering Learn- tors will offer concrete data and strat- was designed to support state-level L4L Coordinator and participate in the ers: Guidelines for School Library egies for “Rough waters: Navigat- L4L Implementation Coordinators training summit. Costs for the summit Media Programs.” L4L was created ing hard times in the scholarly com- so they may return to their affiliate were underwritten by AASL and par- to support states, school systems, munication marketplace” at the 19th organization and develop customized tially offset by a generous donation by and individual schools preparing to biennial SPARC-ACRL Forum. Join state-level implementation strate- Verizon Foundation/Thinkfinity. implement the learning standards ACRL and SPARC (Scholarly Publish- gies. Coordinators worked collab- A celebration that will mark the and guidelines. The plan will also in- ing and Academic Resources Coalition) oratively with AASL leadership, the launch of the standards and guidelines crease awareness and understanding for a look at the current economy and its Standards and Guidelines Implemen- will be held from 9:30 – 10:30 am today. of the learning standards and guide- impact on library and higher education tation Task Force, and AASL staff to The celebration will take place before lines and create a committed group budgets. The forum will take a bird’s further implementation efforts over the AASL President’s Program at Mc- of stakeholders with a shared voice. eye view of the scholarly communica- tion marketplace and suggest tactics for navigating through tough times. Panelists include Charles B. Lowry, Environmental Task Force Celebrates 20 Years Executive Director, Association of Re- It was 1989: the Exxon Valdez Force on the Environment (TFOE) as a involvement. Those attending are search Libraries; Ivy Anderson, Director spills 11 million gallons of crude oil in task force in the Social Responsibilities asked to tell their stories of creating of Collection Development & Manage- Alaska’s Prince William Sound, E-The Round Table (SRRT). “green” programs and services at their ment, California Digital Library; Emma Environmental Magazine is launched, Twenty years later, TFOE is go- libraries and within their communities. Hill, Executive Editor of The Journal of the Congress halts timbering in Alas- ing strong and delivers its 20th year Exchanging information, ideas and in- Cell Biology at Rockefeller University ka’s Tsongass National Forest and of programs at the 2009 ALA Annual novations with like-minded librarians Press; and James Neal, Vice President library associations aligned themselves Meeting. “GrassRoots Greening” is working to create environmentally for Information Services and Univer- environmentally before 1990’s 20th the TFOE program today at 1:30 pm sustainable libraries and communi- sity Librarian at Columbia University. Anniversary of Earth Day. The Special (Chicago Hilton, Northwest 4). “Going ties is the focus of this year’s program. The SPARC-ACRL Forum will be held Libraries Association’s Environmental green” is a trend within the library Monika Antonelli will moderate the from 3:30-5:30 pm today at the Shera- Information and Natural Resources profession, but not everyone can afford discussions. Earlier on Saturday (8:00 ton Chicago, Ballroom II/III. The ACRL Divisions merged, creating the Envi- a new library building. Current TFOE am at the Palmer House Wabash Scholarly Communications discussion ronment and Resource Management Co-Chairs, Fred Stoss and Jonathan Parlor) TFOE will participate in the group, which offers a more intimate set- Division (ALA member, Fred Stoss, Betz-Zall, will introduce this session All-SRRT Task Force meeting, where ting to explore forum topics in greater played a major role). The American with a history of TFOE and kind of conference attendees meet current depth, will be held tomorrow from 3:30 Library Association through the efforts environmental activism librarians task force members and share in net- – 5:30 pm at the Intercontinental Hotel, of Terry Link, welcomed the ALA Task have outside their ALA/SRRT/TFOE working among like-minded librarians. Camelot Room.

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