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Volume 14, No. 41 A Weekly Newspaper for the Library Staff November 21, 2003 Chinese Section Celebrates 75 Years of Collection Building National Mall, said he regards LC as “my By GAIL FINEBERG local museum and library.” He said his work at the Freer Gallery took him fre- Scholars gathered at the Library on quently to the Chinese Section, where, Oct. 31 to celebrate the 75th anniversary for example, he could find information of the Chinese Section of the Asian Divi- he needed about ancient Chinese por- sion and extol the value of the largest celains. and most comprehensive collection of Scholars come from all over the world Chinese materials outside of China. to use the Library’s Chinese Section and Throughout the daylong symposium are amazed at the unrestricted public in the Mumford Room, they recalled the access to the collections, which may

history of the section and discussed the Patricia Fisher be used with no special arrangements, importance of the collection of nearly 1 Roderick MacFarquher, founding editor Lawton said, adding that requests are million volumes, including some ancient of The China Quarterly and chairman of filled “courteously and promptly.” He encyclopedia and other rare books not the government department at Harvard University, discusses the proliferation of described one colleague who was available even in China. Chinese publications. “trembling with excitement” as he saw Tobie Meyer-Fong, a young profes- the quality and rarity of volumes in the sor in the history department at Johns read them,” she said. collection. “Some scholars have greater Hopkins University, said she had spent She spent so much time in Asian reverence for the holdings of the Chinese months in China and Japan, research- Division reading rooms, researching Section than for those of the Freer, and ing the cultural history of late Imperial and writing her doctoral thesis and that is something for a museum director China, only to find that many of the studying, that she finally bought a house to admit,” he said. materials she wanted were held by the on Capitol Hill. He noted that the Chinese Section Chinese Section. “I would go to China A Capitol Hill neighbor of hers, holds not just books of interest to schol- and compile lists of what I wanted, and Thomas Lawton, former director of ars, but also calligraphies, paintings, and then return to the Library of Congress to the Freer/Sackler Gallery of Art on the rubbings. Among those discussing the Chinese Section’s history was James S. C. Hu, pro- Kluge Center Panel to Discuss Iraq fessor emeritus of library and information A panel of scholars and analysts will Lanxin Xiang, holder of the Henry science at National Taiwan University. convene at the John W. Kluge Center at Alfred Kissinger Chair at the Library, is A gift of 933 volumes from the Chinese the Library on Dec. 4 to discuss “Global assembling the panel and will moderate emperor, Tung-Chih, was the beginning Geopolitical Trends: Is the Iraq War a the discussion. of the Library’s Chinese collection in 1869. Major Turning Point?” Panelists will include David Calleo, The collection grew to some 16,900 vol- Meeting from 9 a.m. to noon in LJ 119 Dean Acheson Professor and director umes by 1912. of the Thomas Jefferson Building, pan- of the European Studies Program at the Then followed the “golden age of elists will discuss their recent research Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced Interna- the collection” from 1913 to 1941, when and thoughts on geopolitical trends tional Studies, Johns Hopkins University; Chinese acquisitions increased by some that may have a fundamental impact Anatol Lieven, senior associate, Carnegie 210,000 volumes, owing to the desire of on the world in the foreseeable future. Endowment for International Peace; W. Librarian Herbert Putnam (1899-1939) In particular, they will discuss whether, Kendall Myers, senior analyst, Bureau of to build a Library of Congress collec- and if so, how, the war in Iraq transforms Intelligence and Research, U.S. Depart- tion whose content and quality would European-American relations, European- ment of State; Ronald Steel, professor rival those of the great national libraries Asian relations, and strategic attitudes of international relations, University of in Britain and France. Hu detailed the towards China. KLUGE, Continues on page 5 CHINESE, Continues on page 6 2 THE GAZETTE NOVEMBER 21, 2003 NOVEMBER 21, 2003 THE GAZETTE 3

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PEOPLE Kickoff Announces 2004 Mentoring Program Gail Fineberg Gail Fineberg Gail Fineberg Arnold Wiggins, a cataloging technician Nancy Davenport, right, director for Carolyn Turner, Dewey Decimal classifier, for the Arts and Sciences Cataloging acquisitions, says trust is key to build- Decimal Classification Division, left, and Division, explains that his attitude has ing a partnership with a protégé. Carol Seanna Tsung, a cartographic materials become more positive as the result of Canada, technical information specialist, cataloger, Geography and Map Division, coaching and encouragement by Josie Resources, Science and Industry Division, both say they revived career dreams as the McGeorge, a senior instructor for the Congressional Research Service, became result of their partnership in the Mentoring Technical Processing and Automation a more confident speaker as a result of Program. Instruction Office, Library Services. the program.

One speaker, Lucy Suddreth, acting forums, and information-exchange pro- By RUTH BROWN director of Operations, Management grams throughout the year. The heart of and Training for the Deputy Librarian’s the mentoring program, however, is the Three mentors and their protégés Office, quoted John F. Kennedy: “All of one-on-one relationship that mentors described some of their experiences in us do not have equal talent, but all of and protégés establish and their informal the Library of Congress Mentoring Pro- us should have an equal opportunity to meetings, regular communication, and gram during a 2004 program kickoff on develop our talents.” pursuit of agreed upon objectives to help Nov. 7 in the Pickford Theater. Carol Winfree, the coordinator of the the protégés grow and develop as Library One protégé said she had come to Mentoring Program, and Valarie Wright, employees and as individuals. see the program as a way to “tap into assistant coordinator (both are volun- The mentors and protégés from the dreams that I had put on the back teers, guiding the program in addition 2003 Mentoring Program who spoke at the burner.” Another said he had learned to their regular jobs), concurred with kickoff event complimented one another. to see his career progress at the Library Kennedy’s view. “That quote shows that The protégés praised the selection pro- of Congress as “a glass half full” rather the Mentoring Program is the pathway of cess and their mentors for their listening than half empty. One mentor said she opportunities to allow everyone to use skills and for being someone they could believed she was “created to serve” and their talents. In fact, we encourage men- count on to be interested and trusted praised the mentoring program as a great toring as a developmental approach,” confidants. As this year’s program winds opportunity to do that. said Winfree. down and mentor/protégé partnerships The kickoff was the first event of the One of the program goals is “to officially end, many of the participants 2004 program, to be followed in January establish mentoring as a recognized and said that they have found permanent and by a joint orientation and then training valued process for career development valuable friends with whom they plan to for approximately 50 pairs of mentors support and an efficient means of learn- stay in touch. and protégés now applying and being ing, navigating, and improving the culture Being able to listen and empathize is selected this month. of the organization.” Another is “to offer the mark of a good mentor, said Winfree The kickoff featured an overview of a program that provides an avenue for and Wright, and the most successful pro- the Mentoring Program, the selection empowerment and self-determination tégés will be those who are self-motivated process, advantages of program partici- that transcends culture and gender and willing to venture into new endeavors pation, and the program’s primary goals. within a diverse workforce.” and develop a new sense of confidence Mentors and protégés are invited to in themselves. The Humanities and Social Sciences Division offers attend a number of discussion groups, “We look forward to you experienc- Research Orientation to the ing the power of the Library of Congress Library of Congress OIG Hot Lines 2004 Mentoring Program,” said Winfree in Presented from 10:30 a.m. to noon • Nov. 24 Reports of offenses against the Library may be her closing remarks to the kickoff crowd. made in confidence to the Office of the Inspector Registration Required: Phone (202) 707-3370 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m., or register in person General, 7-6306, by fax at 7-6032, or by sending an Wright asdded: “See it as a challenge to e-mail to OIG Hotline, [email protected]. in the Computer Catalog Center, Jefferson Building, first floor. stretch and grow.” ❑ 4 THE GAZETTE NOVEMBER 21, 2003 NOVEMBER 21, 2003 THE GAZETTE 5

LC’s Hanratty Earns Honor for Outstanding Work Dennis Hanratty has been recog- ship benefit HRS and the library as a In 1993, he worked as special assis- nized by an international association whole,” said HRS Director Teresa A. tant to the acting associate librarian for with its “Meritorious Human Resource Smith, who nominated Hanratty for this Science and Technology Information, Professional of the year’s award. supporting the Library’s emerging Year Award” for his “His tireless national role in electronic information leadership and work efforts to delivery. Since 1993, he has been a at the Library. develop effec- valued member of the HRS manage- Hanratty is tive solutions ment team. the director of and produce A surprised Hanratty was informed of strategic planning results are his selection in a recent phone call from and automation in apparent to all the IPMA-HR’s nominating committee. Human Resources who work with “I’m very pleased to accept this Services. He was him.” award,” Hanratty said. ‘I thank Terri for singled out for the Ha nr at t y the nomination, and I am grateful to honor by the Fed- has worked for those at the Library who work with me to eral Section of the the Library for improve HRS’s customer service.” ❑ International Public 20 years. From Management Asso- 1990 -1993, he ciation for Human Michaela McNichol served as spe- Silent Auction 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Resources (IPMA- Dennis Hanratty received the award from HRS cial assistant Director Teresa A. Smith Wednesday, Dec. 10 • Madison Hall HR) at its October to the associate The auction is sponsored by the Libraryʼs conference. librarian for management, helping coor- Combined Federal Campaign. Clean out your attics, basements and closets and donate items Each year the association recognizes dinate activities of Human Resources, to a worthy case. Youʼll receive a receipt for federal HR professionals who display “the Financial Services, Information Technol- your donations. highest standards of the profession.” ogy Services, Integrated Support Services Award nominees are rated on how well and Personnel Security. “Focusing on Real Life Issues” they create effective business solutions, A Personal Finances Talk build partnerships with customers, lead By Mike Powell Too Many Envelopes? “How to Manage Your Money” efforts for change, and demonstrate Does your office have more messenger envelopes 12 - 1:30 p.m. • Monday, Nov. 24 than you’ll ever use? If so, send your surplus ones personal leadership qualities. to the Printing Management Section, LM G-14. Mary Pickford Theater, LM 301 “Dennis’s contributions and leader-

Obituaries

Florene Dusty position with the Libary 1992, she was assigned She is survived by her two Florene Dusty, a senior cata- in February 1966. to the Art and Archi- sons, Daniel Dusty and Steven loger and member of the Medi- Dusty remained tecture Team II in the Brown; two grandchildren, cal Sciences and Biotechnology with the Libary for 37 newly formed Arts Shana and Daniel Hargrove; her Team, Arts and Sciences Catalog- years. During that time and Sciences Catalog- mother, Iantha Harris; sisters ing Division, Library Services, she advanced through ing Division. In 1999 Dorothy Harris, Linda Adams, died of liver failure on Oct. 28 at several positions of she transferred to the Valerie Mack, Suzette Chiles, the Washington Hospital Center. increasing responsibil- Medical Sciences and and Bettye Holden; brothers She was 64. ity in various offices. Technology Team, for David Harris, Joe Harris, Percy Dusty was born on March After working as a senior Florene Dusty which she worked as Brown Jr., Earl Brown, Ted Brown, 10, 1939, in Wake County, N.C. cataloging editor in the a senior cataloger; she and Anthony Brown; and many She graduated from James E. National Union Catalog program, served as a full-time acting team nieces, nephews, in-laws, and Shephard High School in 1956, she joined the Shared Cataloging leader for two months in 2003. friends. and continued her education at Division as a descriptive cataloger Dusty was noted for her Funeral services were held at North Carolina Central University and applied her knowledge of professional and cooperative the Ebenezer A.M.E. Church in in Durham, from which she gradu- French, Spanish, and German in attitude and calm demeanor, as Ft. Washington, Md., Oct. 31, with ated with a bachelor’s degree in providing bibliographic access to well as her engaging smile. She interment in the Stokes Chapel library science. After graduation, works in those languages. enjoyed spending time with her Baptist Church cemetery in she moved to the Washington, With the reorganization of family, cooking and entertaining, Zebulon, N.C. D.C., area where she obtained a the Cataloging Directorate in and was an avid reader. — By R. B. Worobec 4 THE GAZETTE NOVEMBER 21, 2003 NOVEMBER 21, 2003 THE GAZETTE 5

LCPA Language Tables December 2003 Schedule KLUGE, Continued from Page 1 Note: All languages tables are conversational/cultural, with the exception of those with Southern California; Arthur Waldron, asterisks (*), which offer instruction. All tables meet noon - 1 p.m., unless otherwise stated. Lauder Professor of International Rela- Table Day (noon-1 p.m.) Location Contact tions, University of Pennsylvania; and ASL 4, 11, 18 LM 623 Toby French, 7-5463 Ding Xinghao, director of the Shanghai (Thurs.) (TTY) Institute of American Studies and vice Arabic Beginning* 9, 23 (Tues.) LM G35 Nawal A. Kawar, president of the Chinese Association of 7-4708 American Studies. Arabic Advanced* 11 (Thurs.) LM G35 Nawal A. Kawar, For more information, call Robert 7-4708 Saladini at 7-2692. ❑ Armenian* 10 (Wed.) LM 632 Lola Pickering, 7-8904 Chinese TBA (Mon.) LM G45 Anna Ho, 7-9467 Poetry at Noon French 11 (Thurs.) LM 501 Patricia Carlton, “Other Lives: Persona Poems” 7-2859 With guest readers Kate Gale, Dennis Loney, and Debra Nystrom Hebrew (ad hoc) Call Lenore Bell, 7-7313 Noon, Tuesday, Nov. 25 Hebrew 1, 8, 15, 22 LM 453 Peter Kearney, *** Beginning* (12:10 p.m.) 7-4326 “D.C. Poets” (Mon.) Reading their poems will be Sarah Hungarian 18 (Thurs.) Call Eniko Basa, 7-0197 Browning, Michael Gushue, Eric Hintz, Carol Jennings, Joy Kraus, Gregory Italian 2, 16 (Tues.) LM B-01 Dee Gallo, 7-6937 Orfalea, and J.D. Smith Japanese 13, 27 LA 5224-6 Tomoko Steen, Noon, Tuesday, Dec. 9 (Thurs.) (S,T&B’s Conf Rm) 7-1207 Readings are at the Mary Pickford Theater, LM 301. Tickets are not required. Sponsored by the Portuguese 4, 18 LJ 240 Carlos Olave, 7-3702 Office of Scholarly Programs. Hanke Rm Spanish 2, 9, 16, 23 LM 323 Reid Graham, 7-9476 (Tues.) American Red Cross Tagalog * 4, 11, 18 LM 515 Herminia Smith, (Thurs.) (Serial Conf. 7-6176 Give Blood! Rm) Upcoming Blood Drive Dates Turkish * 2, 16 (Tues.) LM 527 Joan Weeks, 7-3657 8:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. Special Events: Japanese table: Christmas party on the 11th. Dec. 5, Mumford Room, LM 649 Please call for information on the following tables: Amharic, Napolean Jasper, 7-0412; German, Karla Dec. 12, Mumford Room, LM 649 Parodi, 7-5041; Elementary Greek, John Buydos, 7-1191; Ukrainian, Jurij Dobczansky, 7-3080; Polish, please call if you would like to be the table coordinator for Polish, 7-6604; Romanian, Grant Harris, 7- 5859; Russian, Nina Palmin, 7-5576; Scandinavian, Carl Ek, 7-7286; Swahili, Barbara Woodland 7-2501. See www.loc.gov/staff/lcpa/schedule.html for further information and special events. Library of Congress Concerts Nov. 21: The Library of Congress 2003 Holiday Ornament Juilliard String Quartet withx Brent McMunn, This season’s ornament features the front facade of piano Thomas Jefferson Building, sculpted in high detail Haydn: String Quartet in F Minor, op. 55, no. 2 (“The Razor”) from resin and encircled by a 24K gold laurel wreath. Hoiby: Serenade for Violin and Piano (McKim Above the Jefferson Building appears the lamp of Commission) learning; below it is an open book of knowledge. Beethoven cycle (Part II): String Quartet in F The ornament is priced at $19.95. Major, op. 135 Library employees receive a 20 percent discount. Dec. 5: Purchase the 2003 holiday ornament online at New York Festival of Song www.locstore.com or at the sales shop, located inside the First Street entrance of the Michael Barrett and Steven Blier, artistic Jefferson Building. directors Celebrating its 15th anniversary, the New

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CHINESE, Continued from Page 1 which by 1954 had added 290,000 more to digitize texts of its own older materials volumes. to make them more readily available to acquisitions of Putnam and his partner, Today the section’s holdings of more researchers. Walter Swingle, a U.S. Department of than 900,000 volumes include more than Librarians and scholars from other Agriculture physiologist whose fascina- 50,000 volumes published before 1644. universities urged the Library to expand tion with China stemmed from his inter- According to section registration records its acquisitions of recent publications in est in rare plants he believed might grow maintained since 1912, more than 4,000 China. Yuan Zhou, curator, East Asian as well in the United States as in their doctoral students from throughout the Library, University of Chicago, noted that native China because both countries world have used these materials to com- publications in China have increased have common temperate zones. In his plete their dissertations. from 25,601 in 1981 to 154,526 in 2001, search for botanical literature in China Noting that they had had to rely on the and that new titles increased from 19,854 and Japan, Swingle discovered rarities he Library’s old annual reports of acquisi- to 91,416 during the same period. He said could buy inexpensively for the Library tions to discover some Chinese Section library patrons in China are demanding of Congress, and he became Putnam’s holdings, several symposium speakers powerful search engines and easy access ❑ agent. encouraged the Library to convert all to documents in electronic formats. Putnam established the Division of of the section’s bibliographic records Chinese Literature in 1928 and placed to online records. “After 1982-83, there sinologist Arthur W. Hummel in charge. are online records. What happened Luminary Lectures The division name was changed to the before?” asked James K. M. Cheng, librar- ian, Harvard-Yenching Library, Harvard “No Longer Under Our Control: Division of Chinese and Japanese Litera- The Nature and Role of Standards ture in 1931, the Division of Orientalia in University, who detailed efforts of other in the 21st Century Library” 1932, and twice more before becoming major research institutions to digitize By William E. Moen, associate professor, their Chinese holdings records. School of Library and Information Sciences, the Asian Division in 1978. and fellow, Texas Center for Digital Richard Howard, former acting Cheng also encouraged the Library Knowledge, University of North Texas chief of the Asian Division, noted that to negotiate an exchange of online 10:30 a.m. - noon • Wednesday, Dec. 3 Hummel, “one of the leading Chinese bibliographic records with China’s West Dining Room, LM 621 scholars of his generation,” added “the national library in Beijing, to collect choicest rarities” to the Chinese Section, journal articles in digital formats, and The Reference Forum and the Advisory Group on Digital Reference present: Professor to Discuss ‘Making Archives Talk’ QuestionPoint’s The next meeting of the Washington diate past president of the Society for Knowledge Base An open discussion to talk about the Area Group for Print Culture Studies will the History of Authorship, Reading and Knowledge Base’s utility, models for its potential use at the Library of Congress, a take place from 3:30 to 5 p.m. on Friday, Publishing (SHARP). quick tutorial on inputting and retrieving Dec. 5, in the Jefferson Building’s Wood- For further information, consult the question and answer sets, and ideas for row Wilson Room, LJ 113. Washington Area Group for Print Culture improvement. James L. W. West III, the Edwin Erle Studies Web site at www.wcupa.edu/ Tuesday, Nov. 25 • 2:10 - 3:30 p.m. West Dining Room, LM 621 Sparks Professor of English at Pennsylva- _academics/sch_cas.eng/wagpcs.htm, For more information call 7-2138. nia State University, will discuss “Making or contact Sabrina Baron, Eric the Archives Talk.” Lindquist, or Eleanor Shevlin at He is the author of “American Authors [email protected] ❑. The Center for the Book and the Literary Marketplace since 1900” “Books & Beyond” Series (1988) and of “William Styron, a Life” Chat With Kluge Staff Fellows Hear authors discuss books of particular (1998) as well as the general editor of relevance to the collections and programs of Interested in applying for a Kluge the Library of Congress: the Cambridge Edition of the Works of Staff Fellowship? 12:30 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 11 F. Scott Fitzgerald. Sparks is the imme- Anyone who is may meet and talk Vanessa James speaks about her new book, “The informally with LC staffers who already Genealogy of Greek Mythology: An Illustrated have been awarded Kluge Staff fellow- Family Tree of Greek Myth from the First Gods to the Founders of Rome.” Finding It Faster: Portal ships, at noon, Wednesday, Dec. 3, at the CALM training room, LJ G07. Noon, Monday, Dec. 15 Applications for Information Susana Salgado discusses her new book, “The Discovery and Retrieval These fellows will discuss their Teatro Solis: 150 Years of Opera, Concerts and experiences, answer questions people Ballet in Montevideo.” Nov. 24, 1:30 - 3 p.m., Mumford Room, LM 649 Presented by the Library of Congress. did not ask at a more formal briefing, All book talks are free, with no tickets required, and Portals Applications Issues Group (LCPAIG) and offer tips on the fellowship applica- are held in the Mary Pickford Theater, LM 301. Request ADA accommodations five business days in advance at For more information, contact 7-5221or visit (202) 707-6362 (voice/TTY) or email [email protected]. tion process. www.loc.gov/cfbook 6 THE GAZETTE NOVEMBER 21, 2003 NOVEMBER 21, 2003 THE GAZETTE 7

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Amorin, volunteer ser- Alexander Pohl, librarian, GS-13, HLCD, Cataloging Division (SSCD), LS; Natasha vices specialist, GS-13, Visitor Services LS; Fei C. Shen, librarian, GS-13, HLCD, Moore, library aide, GS-01, Collections Office(VSO), LS;Louise E. Bacharach, LS; Karin E. Sweet, copyright examiner, Access, Loan and Management Division librarian, GS-13, History and Literature GS-11, EXD, COP; Deborah A. Tabah, (CALM), LS; Dalerie D. Wright, clerk, Cataloging Division (HLCD), LS; Jeremy motion picture specialist, GS-11, MBRS, Office of the Director of Preservation Bartczak, library technician, GS-07, LS; James L. Wolf, digital conversion (PRESERV), LS. Prints and Photographs Division (P&P), specialist, GS-11, PSCD, LS; Lauren A. LS; Maricia Battle, librarian, GS-12, P&P, Woodis, digital conversion specialist, PERMANENT APPOINTMENTS: LS; Donald W. Blake Jr., information GS-11, PSCD, LS; Julia Y. Yang, library Michael Ashenfelder, information technology specialist, GS-09, Information technician, GS-08, Special Materials technology specialist, GS-13, Office Technology Services (ITS), OSI; Robert Cataloging Division (SMCD), LS. of Strategic Initiatives (OSI); Robert J. Blankenburg, copyright examiner, L. Bunch, materials handler, WG-06, GS-11, Copyright Examining Division RESIGNATIONS: CALM, LS; James T. Cowan, social sci- (EXD), COP; Katherine L. Blood, librar- May Dea, library technician, GS-06, ence analyst, GS-13, Resources, Science ian, GS-12, P&P, LS; Richard Bodack, MBRS, LS; Hadi K. Deeb, GS-11, Federal and Industry Division (RSI), Congres- librarian, GS-13, HLCD, LS; Dwarika Research Division (FRD), LS; Lukesha sional Research Service (CRS); Marina Boodoo, police officer, SP-03, Protec- N. Jackson, library technician, GS-05, Hodge, copyright specialist, Copyright tive Services (PS), Office of Security and CALM, LS; Heather M. Olson, library Cataloging Division (CAT), Copyright Emergency Preparedness (OS); Myron technician, GS-06, MBRS, LS; Manaf Office (COP); Lashanda A. Jackson, G. Briggs, digital conversion specialist, Sami, library technician, African and secretary, GS-09, Development Office GS-11, Office of the Director for Public Ser- Middle Eastern Division (AMED), LS. (DO), Office of the Librarian (LIBN); vice Collections (PSCD), LS; Kimberly Linda W. Malone, library technician, N. Cabbagestalk, library technician, RETIREMENTS: GS-08, Serial Record Division (SRD), LS; GS-07, Cataloging in Publication (CIP), Stephen Crockett, information tech- Lauren E. Svitil, library technician, GS- LS; Andrew J. Cook Jr., information nology specialist, GS-14, Office of Legisla- 07, Copyright Acquisition Division (CAD), technology specialist, GS-11, ITS, OSI; tive Information (LIN), CRS; James E. COP; Debra B. Whitman, economist, Donate L. Davis, library technician, McGovern, librarian, GS-12, SSCD, LS; GS-15, Domestic Social Policy Division GS-06, Social Sciences Cataloging Divi- Durward L. Power, program analyst, (DSP), CRS; Marshall Woodworth, sion (SSCD), LS; Sara W. Duke, librar- GS-15, Federal Library and Information ian, GS-12, P&P, LS; BonnieDziedzic, Center Committee (FLICC), LS. library technician, GS-08, P&P, LS; Ava The Employee Assistance Program Presents: J. Everett, librarian, GS-12, CAD, COP; COMPILED FROM NFC DATA Holiday Stress Relief Seminars Laura L. Graham, information tech- FROM PAY PERIOD 19. Learn how to reduce your stress from: nology specialist, GS-14, OSI; Porcha isolation • family pressures money matters • overindulgence T. Holley, library technician, GS-09, unrealistic expectations SSCD, LS; James A. Hughes, volunteer services specialist, GS-13, VSO, LS; Karin Georgia Pecans On Sale Seminar Dates: R. Leishman, copyright examiner, GS-11, Purchase fresh Georgia pecans, priced 1 - 2 p.m., Monday, Nov. 24 EXD, COP; Justin A. Maclean, copyright at $7 per one-pound bag, from the Library 1 - 2 p.m., Monday, Dec. 8 of Congress Cooking Club. examiner, GS-11, EXD, COP; Noon - 1 p.m., Monday, Dec. 16 Jenny C. Orders can be placed by e-mail to Each session will be held in Dining Room Marcus, library technician, GS-09, A, LM 620 Leona Barber at [email protected] or Administrative leave may be granted with Arts and Sciences Cataloging Division the pecans can be bought directly from prior supervisory approval. Requests for ADA accommodations should be made 5 days in advance at (ASCD), LS; Stephanie Mason, copy- noon to 2 p.m. daily outside the ground- 707-6362 or [email protected] right examiner, GS-11, EXD, COP; Kristie floor snack bar in the Madison Building. 8 THE GAZETTE NOVEMBER 21, 2003

CALENDAR Friday 21 Poetry Reading: “Other Lives: and Clark and the Revealing Tai Chi Class: Beginning level Persona Poems,” with guest of America,” Northwest Gallery 2. 11:30 a.m., LC Wellness Geography Talk: Lawrence readers Kate Gale, Dennis and Pavilion. Center, LA-B36. Contact S.W. Faulkner, president of Solid Loney and Debra Nystrom. Chen, 7-3284. Terrain Modeling, will discuss Sponsored by Office of Monday 1 mapping and modeling the LCPA Discussion: Information Scholarly Programs. Noon, Mary Tai Chi Class: Beginning level Earth using digital elevation and for staff on applying for the Pickford Theater, LM 301. 1. 11:30 a.m., LC Wellness photometric data. Sponsored by Kluge Staff Fellowship. Noon, QuestionPoint’s Knowledge Center, LA-B36. Contact S.W. CALM Training Room, LJ-G07. Geography and Map Division. 10 Chen, 7-3284. - 10:30 a.m., LM-B01. Contact Base: Open discussion about Contact Eniko M. Basa, 7-5774, James Flatness, 7-8533. Knowledge Base, with tutorial on Author Series: Edith Couturier or [email protected] inputting and retrieving Q&A sets. will sign copies and talk about Aerobic Class: Low-Impact. 11: Aerobic Class: Low-Impact. Sponsored by Reference Forum her book, “The Silver King: The 45 a.m., LC Wellness Center, 12:30 p.m., LC Wellness Center, and Advisory Group on Digital Remarkable Life of the Count LA-B36. Contact JoAnn Thomas, LA-B36. Contact JoAnn Thomas, Reference. 2:10 - 3:30 p.m., West of Regla in Colonial Mexico.” 7-8637. 7-8637. Dining Room, LM 621. Contact Sponsored by the Hispanic Veterans History Project Ernie Emrich, 7-9966, or Abby Division. Noon, Mumford Room, Thursday 4 Training Workshop: Noon, Yochelson, 7-2138. LM 649. Symposium: “Global West Dining Room, LM 621.To CPR, AED Class: 10 a.m. - 3 Geopolitical Trends: Is the Iraq reserve a seat, send email Tuesday 2 p.m., LM 654, Classroom E. War a Major Turning Point?” request to: [email protected] or Group Wise Training: Archiving To sign up, contact the Health is focus of symposium hosted contact ext. 74918. and deleting messages. 30- Services Office, 7-8035. and organized by Lanxin Xiang, Film: “Days of Heaven” (1978). minute classes each hour Film: “The Spirit of St. Louis” Henry S. Kissinger scholar in 7 p.m., Mary Pickford Theater, between 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., LM- (1957). 7 p.m., Mary Pickford foreign policy and international LM 301. For information and G51. Contact 7-0327. Theater, LM 301. For information relations at the Kluge Center. reservations, contact 7-5677. Lecture: Lynne Osman Elkin, and reservations, contact Participants include David California State University Concert: Juilliard String Quartet, 7-5677. Calleo, Kendall Myers and featuring pianist Brent McMunn biological sciences professor, Ronald Steel. 9 a.m. - noon, LJ and works by Haydn, Hoiby and Wednesday 26 discusses the scientific work of 119. Contact 7-3302. Beethoven. 8 p.m., Coolidge Flu Shots Make-Up Day: For Rosalind Franklin and her role in Group Wise Training: Archiving Auditorium. Tickets required; Madison, Jefferson, and Adams the discovery of the double-helix and deleting messages. 30- standby seats may be available buildings. 9 a.m. - noon, Health structure of DNA. Sponsored by minute classes each hour at 6:30 p.m. Contact 7-5502. Room, LM-G40. the Science, Technology and between 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., LM- Business Division. 11:30 a.m., G51. Contact 7-0327. Monday 24 Tai Chi Class: Beginning level Mary Pickford Theater, LM 301. 2. 11:30 a.m., LC Wellness Aerobic Class: High-Low. 11: Tai Chi Class: Beginning level Contact 7-5546. Center, LA-B36. Contact S.W. 45 a.m., LC Wellness Center, 1. 11:30 a.m., LC Wellness Chen, 7-3284. Aerobic Class: High-Low. 11: LA-B36. Contact JoAnn Thomas, Center, LA-B36. Contact S.W. 45 a.m., LC Wellness Center, 7-8637. Chen, 7-3284. Language Table: Armenian LA-B36. Contact JoAnn Thomas, (instructional). Noon, LM 632. Computer Security Brown Financial Talk: Mike Powell will 7-8637. Contact Lola Pickering, 7-8904. Bag: Bob Ralls, Senior Library speak on how to manage your Chili Contest: LC Cooking Information Systems Specialist money. Noon - 1:30 p.m., Mary Aerobic Class: Low-Impact. 12: Club annual chili and cornbread in APLO, will describe how to Pickford Theater, LM 301. 30 p.m., LC Wellness Center, competition. 12:30 p.m., Dining LA-B36. Contact JoAnn Thomas, combat malicious or annoying Holiday Stress Relief Seminar: Room A, LM 620. $5.00 at door 7-8637. “spyware” software that can be Discussion about isolation, or free for members. unknowingly downloaded while family pressure, money Ballroom Dancing: 12:30 p.m., Film: “The Bad One” (1930) and browsing the Web or reading matters, overindulgence and Dining Room A, LM 620. “Daughter of Shanghai” (1937). e-mail. Sponsored by the unreasonable expectations. LC Toastmasters: Improve 7 p.m., Mary Pickford Theater, Computer Security Coordination Sponsored by Employee speaking, communication and LM 301. Group. Noon, LM-G45. Assistance Program. 1 - 2 leadership skills; meet new Film: “The Fair Co-ed” (1927) p.m., Dining Room A, LM 620. Wednesday 3 people. 1 p.m., Mary Pickford and “The Duchess of Buffalo” Request ADA accommodations Intro to WordPerfect 9.0: 9 Theater, LM 301. Contact Wynn, (1926). 6:30 p.m. Mary Pickford 5 days in advance at 7-6362. a.m. - 4 p.m., LM-G51. Contact 7-2914. Theater, LM 301. Portal Applications 7-0327. Thursday 27 Poetry Reading: Frank Bidart Presentation: Portal Luminary Lecture: “No Longer and David Gewanter, editors applications for information Thanksgiving Day: All Library Under Our Control: The Nature of “Collected Poems of Robert discovery and retrieval. buildings will be closed for the and Role of Standards in the Lowell,” read and discuss Presented by the Library’s federal holiday. 21st Century Library,” by Lowell’s work. 6:45 p.m., Portals Applications Issues William E. Moen, associate Friday 28 Mumford Room, LM 649. Group (LCPAIG). 1:30 - 3 p.m, professor, University of North Mumford Room, LM 649. Aerobic Class: Low-Impact. 11: Texas School of Library and Friday 5 45 a.m., LC Wellness Center, Information Sciences. 10:30 Tuesday 25 LA-B36. Contact JoAnn Thomas, Bloodmobile: 8:30 a.m. - 2 a.m. - noon, West Dining Room, p.m., Mumford Room, LM 649. Aerobic Class: High-Low. 11:45 7-8637. LM 621. This program will be a.m., LC Wellness Center, LA- Saturday 29 cybercast live at www.loc.gov/ Film: “Airplane!” (1980). 7 p.m., B36. Contact JoAnn Thomas, rr/program/lectures. Contact Mary Pickford Theater, LM 301. Exhibition Closes: “Rivers, 7-8637. 7-1183. Edens, and Empires: Lewis