AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION OFFICIAL BALLOT 2007

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The following amendments to the ALA Bylaws have been approved by ALA Council for referral to the Membership for ratification in accordance with the ALA Constitution, Article XI. Any text to be deleted is shown in [brackets]; new text to be inserted or substi- tuted is underlined.

ALA Policy 4.8 states “Amendments to the Constitution and/or Bylaws, when placed on the ballot, will be accompanied by pro and con statements of not more than 250 words each, such statements to be prepared by two Council members (who voted on opposite sides of the issue as indicated by their voting record) appointed by the president.”

ITEM #1 – BYLAW AMENDMENT TO ALLOW FOR THE REPORTING OF ALL CANDIDATES’ NAMES IN AMERICAN LIBRARIES.

ACTION – To amend ALA Bylaw Article III. Nominations and Elections. Section 2(a). by deleting the current language [The ALA Nominating Committee shall report its nominations in the American Libraries not less than three weeks before the midwinter meeting of the Council. At that meeting, the names of the candidates shall be announced.] and replacing it with The ALA Nominating Committee shall report its nominations at the midwinter meeting of the Council. The final list of the candidates’ names shall be reported in American Libraries.

PRO: The purpose of this amendment is to remove discrimination against petition candidates that exists in the current Bylaws. The current Bylaws provide for publication in American Libraries of only the nominated candidates. This proposed amendment would provide equality for both. This proposed amendment does not preclude American Libraries from also publishing the list of nominated candi- dates. Those individuals who may be making their decision to petition to run, based upon the list of nominated candidates, will still have the opportunity to do so. This amendment provides more complete information to the membership and is consistent with Bylaws Article III, Section 3(b). The final list of candidates will be available prior to the election. (Thaddeus P. Bejnar, New Mexico Chapter Councilor)

CON: As ALA President-Elect and President (2003-04/2004-05) I worked closely with the ALA Nominating Committee to make sure that nominations were submitted in a timely manner so that ALA members would have sufficient time to make decisions about upcoming elections.

This proposed change in the Bylaws would affect some of the most important offices held within our association. The Nominating Committee makes nominations for the office of President-elect, Treasurer, and Members-at-Large of the ALA Council, ALA’s gov- erning body. The way the Bylaws currently read, the nominations are published in American Libraries prior to the Midwinter Meeting, typically in the January issue. That way ALA members are able to see the information well in advance of Midwinter, giv- ing them plenty of time to make informed decisions about the candidates.

If the proposed change in the Bylaws is approved, nominations would not be announced until the Midwinter Meeting, a meeting that is attended by a relatively small percentage of ALA members. The proposed change also states that the “final list of the candidates’ names shall be reported in American Libraries,” but does not make it clear when that would occur. If it did not occur until after the Midwinter Meeting, published perhaps in the February issue of American Libraries, members would receive their notification of the candidates much later than they have in the past – truly a disservice to our membership. (Carol A. Brey-Casiano, ALA Past President)

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2 ITEM #2 – BYLAW AMENDMENT TO ESTABLISH A CLOSING DATE FOR THE MEMBERSHIP LIST IN ORDER TO ESTAB- LISH A CUT-OFF DATE FOR VOTING ELIGIBILITY.

ACTION: To amend ALA Bylaw Article III. Nominations and Elections, Section 4. by renumbering Section 4(b) to Section 4(c) and inserting a new Section 4(b) to read as follows:

For every election of the Association, the Committee on Election shall establish a closing date for the membership list. Only members in good standing on that date shall receive a ballot and shall be entitled to vote.”

PRO: Currently the Bylaws are silent on the last date to join ALA to be eligible to vote in the election. The new section of the Bylaws estab- lishes the clear process where that date will be established. This has been an issue of discussion and concern for the last several elec- tion cycles and there have been challenges to decisions made on this issue. I strongly encourage members to approve this addition to the Bylaws. (Michael Golrick – Councilor-at-Large)

CON: There were no dissenting votes in Council.

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3 This page has been left blank intentionally. BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION ON ALA NOMINEES 2007 AND STATEMENTS OF PROFESSIONAL CONCERNS

The following are biographical statements submitted by ALA nominees relating to their professional activities. Specific information was requested and staff does not take responsibility for editing information requested and/or submitted. Listings include only organizations or units in which offices are presently or have been held. Candidates for the office of President-Elect were asked to submit statements of concern of approximately 300 words; Council candidates, 150, in accordance with Council policy. Numbers preceding names correspond to the names on the ballot. PLEASE FILL OUT THE BALLOT AND RETURN IN THE ENCLOSED ENVELOPE BY APRIL 24, 2007. Please vote only for the number of candidates indicated on the ballot.

5. NANCY A. DAVENPORT, Interim Director worked with the library associations in Georgia, 6. JAMES R. RETTIG, University Librarian, for Library Services, District of Columbia Public Armenia and Azerbaijan to strengthen the asso- University of Richmond. Library. ciations’ role in the democratic infrastructure of EDUCATION: Marquette University, B.A., 1972; EDUCATION: West Virginia University, B.S., 1969; their countries. I’ve commissioned and pub- Marquette University, M.A. (English), 1974; University of Pittsburgh, M.L.S., 1971. lished research all libraries need on building dig- University of Wisconsin at Madison (library sci- ALA ACTIVITIES: ALA Council, 1999-2002; ALA ital collections and teaching with digital materi- ence), M.A.L.S., 1975; UCLA Senior Fellows Executive Board 2002-2005; Constitution and als, the preservation challenges to recorded Program, 2001. Bylaws Committee, Chair 2000; ALA Member- sound, and the development of new models of ALA ACTIVITIES: ALA Executive Board, 2003- ship Committee 1985-1986; PIO Advisory public service. I lecture regularly on the differ- 2006; ALA Council, 1988-1992, 1994-1998, Committee, member 1994-1995; National ences between leadership and management for 2000-2004, as EB member 2003-2006; ALA Library Week Committee, member 1989-1992, library schools. In the last two years I’ve spoken Budget Analysis and Review Committee, 2004- Chair 1992. ALCTS, Chief Collection at 26 conferences or seminars on Digital 2006; ALA Committee on Organization, 2000- Development Officers, 1998-2004; ACRL, Co- Libraries; The Changing Context for Scholar- 2004, chair 2000-2003, member 2006-2008; chair President’s Program on Personal ship; Libraries as a Public Good; and the Library ALA Publishing Committee, 1996-2000, chair Persuasion for Advocacy, 2006; LAMA, as Place. As a researcher, I’ve written analyses 1997-1999; ALA Structure Revision Task Force, Membership Committee, Chair 1985-1987; of legislative encroachments on Internet neu- 1995-1997; ALA Committee on Committees, Orientation Committee, Chair 1987-1988; COO, trality and the e-Rate for libraries and schools. 1995-1996; ALA Executive Director Search 1991-1992; Governmental Affairs, 1994-1995; ALA Member Since: 1987. Committee, 1993-1994; ALA Appointments Task force on Strategic Planning, Co-chair, Committee, 1991-1992; ALA Reference and 1995; Task Force on Leadership and Commu- Statement of Professional Concerns: Subscription Books Review Committee, mem- nication, Chair 1989; PRS, Executive ALA is a vital organization in the U.S. We should ber 1979-1983, alumni reviewer 1983- ; ALA Committee, 1989-1990; Editorial Advisory be very proud of our advocacy for intellectual Select Committee to review accreditation Board 1995-1997, Chair 1997; Nominating freedom, the freedom to read, and the right to appeal by the University of Arizona, 1999-2000; Committee, Chair, 1997; Federal Librarians privacy and the role we have had in changing ALA-APA Promotion and Fundraising Com- Roundtable, President 2001; World Book Award the debate during the renewal of the Patriot Act. mittee, 2006-2008; ACRL President’s Program Jury, Chair 1999; EBSCO Scholarship Jury, We are an important voice in our democratic Planning Committee, 2001-2003; ACRL College Chair 2002; Wm Boyd Award Jury, 2004-2006; society and one that must be heard clearly. & Research Libraries News Editorial Board, ALA President’s Program, Co-chair 2001. Libraries are pivotal to insuring access to infor- 1984-1988; chair 1986-1988; ACRL representa- OFFICES HELD IN STATE & REGIONAL LIBRARY & mation needed to live, to learn, and to govern. tive to Freedom to Read Foundation, 1983- OTHER ASSOCIATIONS: LCPA, President (1978), We must insure that we remain a strong 1985; LAMA Buildings & Equipment Section, Digital Library Federation, Board of Trustees, Association, reflecting of our values and our Buildings for College and University Libraries 2004-2006; National Humanities Alliance, non- society. ALA’s study, Diversity Counts, points to Committee, 2000-2003; RUSA Collection voting on Board of Directors, 2004-2006; US the growing need to attract new librarians from Development and Evaluation Section, Materials National Committee for UNESCO, 2005-2006; diverse ethnic backgrounds. Librarians work Reviewing Committee, 1995-1999; RASD (now US National Commission on Library and with students in classrooms and research labs, RUSA) Legislation Committee, chair 1994- Information Science, representing the Librarian with the new Americans in literacy programs, 1995; RASD President, 1992-1993; RASD of Congress, 2003-2004; Chair, Acquisitions and with budding poets and distinguished Finance Committee, chair 1991-1992; RASD and Collections Development Section, IFLA, researchers. Recruiting the next generation of Isadore Gilbert Mudge Citation Committee, 2003-2004. China-U.S. Library Conference librarians is important as we are losing experi- 1990-1991; RASD ad hoc Committee on Steering Committee, 2005-2006. Editorial enced colleagues faster than their replacements Reviewing, chair 1988-90; RASD Standards Board, Journal of Library Administration; become available. We need librarians for chil- and Guidelines Committee, 1985-1989; RASD National Information Standards Organization, dren and for schools; more librarians who are Reference Tools Advisory Committee, 1986- Board of Directors 2006-2008. leaders in technology; and more with the right 1988; RASD Board of Directors, 1982-1985; HONORS AND AWARDS: Kentucky Colonel, 1983 skills to serve new and diverse communities. RASD Organization Committee, 1982-1985; for work with the State Library; WVU Retaining these librarians as ALA members is chair 1984-1985; member, 1993-1994; RASD Distinguished Alumus Award -nominated by the important as they bring new voices to the Dartmouth Medal Committee, 1980-1982, chair Political Science Department for “democracy Association and new skills to the conference 1981-1982; RASD Cooperative Reference building through librarianship.” Consultant to UN workshops. Leadership development and men- Services Committee, 1979-1981; Member of Dag Hammarskjold Library. Louis Round Wilson toring are more needed now more than ever. ALA Office for Accreditation external review Academy, University of North Carolina, inducted We have to welcome new forms of participation panels, 1995-. 2005 National Historical Publications and in the Association and make them a part of how OFFICES HELD IN STATE & REGIONAL LIBRARY & Records Commission, 2006-2008. we conduct Association business. We have OTHER ASSOCIATIONS: OCLC Reference Services ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Throughout my career I have more work to do on the status of all library work- Advisory Committee, 1992-1995; Virtual Library held positions from shelving books in my college ers—working for pay equity and competitive of Virginia (VIVA) Resources for Users Com- library, to front line reference to caring for benefits. Success for all our programs depends mittee, 2000-2006; Freedom to Read Founda- the Gutenberg Bible and acquiring the on broad public awareness campaigns with tion member, 2001-. Beta Phi Mu member. Waldseemuller map-the first naming this conti- messages and images that resonate with the HONORS AND AWARDS: Distinguished Alumnus nent America. Much of my work has been devot- public and reinforce our message that libraries Award, Alumni Association of the School of ed to helping policy makers find the best infor- are a major force in a community’s educational, Library and Information Studies, University of mation available to use in decision making-for economic, and cultural life. Wisconsin at Madison, 2006; Richard A. Mateer the U.S. Congress and for 12 countries, then the —NANCY A. DAVENPORT Quality of Life Award for “Listening and respond- newly democratic nations in Central and ing to the voice of the students,” University of Eastern Europe. With other ALA members I Richmond student government, 2005; Earl Gregg Swem Library Faculty Recognition Award

5 “for distinguished service to Swem Library,” so it will mature and fulfill its advocacy role for you look at my qualifications you will realize that College of William and Mary, 1998; Information better compensation for all library workers. I am I have an ideal background to offer an intelligent Access Corporation, Information Authorship committed to ALA, committed to librarianship, interface between the complex and arcane Award for “Beyond Cool,” selected as the best and committed to making a difference on your world of accounting and finance and the infor- article in Online magazine during 1996-1997, behalf. Please visit http://rettigforala.org for mation the membership needs to make good 1997; RASD Louis Shores-Oryx Press Award more information about my vision for our asso- decisions. I am a strong leader, but also a sup- “for excellence in the reviewing of books and ciation. I hope we share that vision. portive colleague. I pledge openness, frank- other materials,” 1995; ALA G.K. Hall Award for —JAMES R. RETTIG ness, and accessibility to all members who need Library Literature, for Distinguished Classics of financial information and will work with all par- Reference Publishing (Oryx Press, 1992), 1993; ties to advance the goals of ALA. RASD Isadore Gilbert Mudge Citation “for distin- 7. ROD M. HERSBERGER, Dean, University —ROD M. HERSBERGER guished contributions to reference librarian- Library, California State University, Bakersfield. ship,” 1988. EDUCATION: Indiana University, B.S., Accounting, ACCOMPLISHMENTS: I have contributed to our pro- 1970; Indiana University, M.L.S., 1972; Northern 8. JO ANN PINDER, CEO, Library fession in a variety of ways—numerous journal Illinois University, M.B.A., 1976. Practitioners. articles and conference presentations; an award ALA ACTIVITIES: ALA Council 1989-1993. EDUCATION: Pennsylvania State University, B.S., winning book on reference classics; extensive Budget Analysis and Review Committee 1970; University of Pittsburgh, M.L.S., 1977; service in ALA including the RUSA presidency, (BARC) 2005-2009. AIA/ALA Library Building Harvard University JFK Program for Senior Exe- the ALA Executive Board, Council, chairing Awards Juror, 1979 and 1999. LAMA, Board of cutives in State and Local Government, 1990. major committees; and through several thou- Directors 1986-1988, 1989-1993, 1995-1997. ALA ACTIVITIES: ALA Council, Chapter (MD), sand reference reviews in “Rettig on Reference” ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Energetic, creative leader- Division (PLA) and at-large, various times 1984- and its predecessor. My greatest contribution ship results in excellent library collections, serv- 2009; Resolutions Committee 2005-2007; 2005 has been raising questions to stimulate thinking ices and programs that fully meet our clients’ Nomination Committee; Committee on about why we do what we do and how best to needs. However, libraries are also business Membership Meetings 2000-2002; Task Force do it. I have been a catalyst for change in our organizations that need strong programmatic on Core Values I; Committee on Professional understanding and practice, especially of refer- and financial management. We must be fiscally Ethics 2004-2008; Planning and Budget ence and information services. I have done the accountable to our funding agencies and tax- Assembly; PLA President 2002-2003; Co-Chair same in ALA. On the Executive Board I pushed payers. I have an undergraduate degree in 2002 PLA National Conference Program for greater transparency and better communica- accounting and an M.B.A., in addition to the Committee; Various PLA Committees and tion to members. As chair of ALA’s Committee M.L.S. With 33 years in academic librarianship, Sections including Budget and Finance, on Organization 2000-03 I stimulated thinking including 22 as a successful library director, I Nominations, PLDS Advisory, Strategic Plan, and conversation about virtual participation. have the managerial experience, education and Public Policy for Public Libraries; LAMA Special This produced desirable changes. I am eager to training to be a successful Treasurer for your Programs and Conferences Committee; LAMA advance this issue further. It matters deeply to Association. As a former member of LAMA’s ALA-AIA Building Jury 1997,1999. many members and is important to the associa- Board of Directors, as a former Councilor and as OFFICES HELD IN STATE & REGIONAL LIBRARY & tion’s future vitality. I have worked for the best a current member of ALA’s Budget Analysis and OTHER ASSOCIATIONS: President, Maryland service to library users and ALA members; that’s Review Committee, I offer extensive experience Library Association, 1982-1983; President, my contribution—so far! in the Association’s member participative gover- Rotary Club of Lawrenceville, GA 1997-1998; ALA Member Since: 1976. nance structure. If elected I promise transparent President League of Women Voters 1993-1995. budget and accounting reporting to all interest- HONORS AND AWARDS: Freedom to Read Statement of Professional Concerns: ed members. I will strive to demonstrate how Foundation Honor Roll 1999; MdLA Special Our democratic society and librarianship are ALA’s programs and services to members, par- Recognition Award 1988; Gwinnett Exceptional both unimaginable without ALA. Our bedrock ticularly the Ahead to 2010, plan drive the Women Leaders Honoree 1995; United Way values serve society’s best interests. The library Associations budgetary investments. It would Women’s Legacy Honoree 2004; Gwinnett is the Ellis Island for ideas, a forum that wel- be an honor and privilege to serve as your Magazine-Woman of the Year 2006. comes ideas from all, a forum where ideas Treasurer. ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Was Executive Director of clash, meld, and synthesize to challenge and ALA Member Since: 1976. Gwinnett County Public Library when it was energize society. As president I will embrace named LJ’s Library of the Year 2000. In that and strengthen ALA’s most important services to Statement of Professional Concerns: position increased full service hours in 12 public society: • By ardently defending First The financial health of ALA is vital to the organi- library branches by 13 hours/week/branch with Amendment rights and intellectual freedom. • By zation’s future and its members. You want a no increase in personnel costs; increased fund- pressing our legislative agenda. A new adminis- Treasurer who has the education, training, ing for library 350% in 15 years. Focus on staff tration and Congress will present new opportu- experience and skill to offer the members clear, development in all positions held. At most recent nities in 2009. • Through tireless advocacy on concise, easy to understand presentations of position, initiated a 2 person staff development behalf of all types of libraries. To fulfill our mis- financial data for you to make intelligent finan- department. sion to support lifelong learning, every type of cial decisions. Because I have an undergradu- ALA Member Since: 1976. library must thrive. ALA’s service to its members ate degree in Accounting and an MBA as well as is equally important. I will encourage bold exper- my MLS, I am the Treasurer candidate with the Statement of Professional Concerns: imentation in the ways ALA does its business. requisite education and training. Also, I have As an ALA member for over 30 years, I have ALA best serves its members when it offers been a successful library dean/director for more experience with divisions, committees, task opportunities for each one to participate and than 22 years and have always handled all forces, and Council. This experience gives me contribute in meaningful ways. For some, that is budgeting and accounting in my library. Prior to an educated perspective on the finances of the committee service or elected office. For others it that, I was the administrative services librarian association and how they impact our important is working in groups that transcend organiza- in an ARL library for five years. Over the years I work. To be successful we must focus our limit- tional borders. A truly inclusive, vibrant ALA will have served LAMA in a variety of capacities as ed financial resources on the priorities estab- be open to new approaches and will amplify it’s Budget and Finance Chair, Board member, lished in ALA Ahead to 2010. I will be the mem- members’ accomplishments, whether they blos- Councilor and twice as a juror for the AIA/ALA ber voice to ALA staff, Executive Board and som through time-tested structures or grass- library building awards program. I am also in my Council to ensure this happens. The roots initiatives. Every major American library second year of a four-year term as a member of Constitution of the American Library Association association has its own diversity initiative. I will BARC. All this has been a very good apprentice- states the duties of the president, president- bring these groups together to attain our com- ship for a Treasurer. I will work with other lead- elect, executive director and treasurer as “per- mon goal of developing a workforce that reflects ership to fund ALA priorities such as those in the taining to their respective offices and such other the diverse society we serve. The ALA-APA: strategic plan-Ahead to 2010-and those arising duties as may be approved by the Executive The Organization for the Advancement of from initiatives launched by the Presidents. I will Board.” The Bylaws call for a report to the mem- Library Employees has had growing pains. I will explain the financial aspects of our priorities and bership detailing receipts and expenditures, work with its committees and provide leadership initiatives cogently and clearly to you. I think if explaining fiscal status, and reporting on the 6 audit, but do not specifically give this responsi- Group; Chair, IFLA Section on Education and 10. CAROL ANDERSON, Associate Librarian, bility to the treasurer, allowing this report to Training, Durban, South Africa, Program University at Albany, SUNY. come from “a duly authorized member of the Planning Committee, 2004-2007; Chair, IFLA EDUCATION: College of St. Rose, Albany, NY, Executive Board.” Within this structure, as your Section on Education and Training, Buenos M.S., Educ Psych., 2003; University of Missouri, treasurer I will: Be the voice of fiscal responsibil- Aires, Argentina Program Planning Committee, Columbia, M.A.L.S.,1975; SUNY College at ity in all issues; Make foremost the priorities of 2002-2005; Member, Section on Education and Geneseo, B.A. History, 1974. the American Library Association; Provide easy Training (SET), 2005-2009, 2001-2005, 1993- ALA ACTIVITIES: World Book/ALA Goal Award to understand financial reports on fiscal matters; 1998; Chair, IFLA President’s Program: Jury, Chair, 2006-2007; Gale Research Work with the rest of the Executive Board as a Indigenous Knowledge Round Table, World Financial Development Award Jury, Chair, 2000- representative of the entire membership. Library and Information Congress, Berlin, 2001; World Book/ALA Goal Award Jury, 1997- —JO ANN PINDER Germany, August 1, 2003. 1998; LAMA, Recognition of Achievement HONORS AND AWARDS: Honorary Guest, Indian Committee, Chair, 2005-2007, 1989-90, 1995- Association of Teachers of Library and 99; LAMA Membership Committee, 2002-2004; 9. ISMAIL ABDULLAHI, Associate Profes- Information Science, 2006; Clark Atlanta LAMA Strategic Planning Implementation sor, North Carolina Central University, School of University ALA Student Chapter Award, 2005; Committee, 2001-2003; Search Committee, Library and Information Sciences, Durham. African Communities in Vancouver, BC, LAMA Executive Director, 2001; LAMA Past EDUCATION: North Carolina Central University, Canada, 1999; BCALA Leadership Award; President, 2000-2001; LAMA President, 1999- MLS, 1987; University of Pittsburgh, Ph.D, 1989. Harold Lancour Award for Excellence in 2000; LAMA Vice-President/President Elect, ALA ACTIVITIES: Faculty Advisor, ALA Student International and Comparative Study in Library 1998-1999; LAMA Executive Committee, 1998- Chapter, North Carolina Central University, and Information Science, 1998; The Myers 2001; LAMA Board of Directors, Member-at- 2005-; Chair, ALA International Relations Center Award for the Study of Human Rights in large, 1987-1989; President’s Program Committee (IRC) 2005-2006; Member, ALA the United States, 1992; Graduate Assistant- Committee, 1995-96, 1997-1998; Council of Advocacy Institute Task Force, 2005-Present; ship, University of Pittsburgh, 1987-1989; LAMA Affiliates (COLA), New York representa- Member, ALA President Michael Gorman’s Kenya Library Association Special Award, 1984. tive, 1996-1998; LAMA Orientation Committee, Advisory Committee, 2005-2006; Member, ALA ACCOMPLISHMENTS: School of Library and Infor- 1990-1994; GODORT, Notable Documents, –Allied Professional Association Certification mation Sciences, North Carolina Central Selector, International Documents, 1992-1995; Program Committee (CPC), 2005-2006, 2006- University, Associate Professor 2005-present; LAMA BES Vice-Chair 1992-1993, Chair 1993- 2008; Chair, ALA Nominating Committee, 2005- School of Library and Information Studies, Clark 1994, Past Chair 1994-1995; LAMA BES 2006; Counselor-at-Large, 2003-2006; Member, Atlanta University, Associate Professor 1992- Building Awards Committee, 1990-1994; LAMA International Relations Committee, 2002-2004; 2005 and Assistant Professor 1992-1998; BES Nominating Committee, 1990-1991; LAMA Chair, Bogle Pratt Travel Award Committee, School of Library and Information Science, BES Ad Hoc Space Standards Committee, 2002-2003; Member, 1999-2002; Member, Sub- University of Southern Mississippi, Assistant Chair, 1989-1990; LAMA FRFDS Past Chair, Committee for the First Joint American/ South Professor 1989-1992. PUBLICATIONS: Internation- 1986-1987; Chair 1985-1986; Vice-Chair 1984- Asian Librarians Conference, New Delhi, India, alization of LIS Education in Europe and North 1985;Acting Vice Chair 1983-1984; LAMA Fund 1990-1992; Facilitator, ALA President’s America, with Leif Kajberg and Sirje Virkus, Raising Discussion Group, Steering Committee, Program, “The Right to Know,” 1992; Chair, New Library World, Vol. 108, No Ω (January Co-Chair, 1982; RTSD Piercy Award Jury, Chair International Relations Committee, Sub- 2007); From Oral Tradition to Electronic: 1985-1986; RTSD Piercy Award Jury 1984- Committee for Africa, 1996-1998, 1994-1996; Accessing and Disseminating Information” In: 1985; JMRT 3M Development Grant Committee Member, ALA Council Committee on Minority Perspectives, Insights: 17 Leaders Speak Chair, 1983-1984; JMRT 3M Development Concerns and Diversity, 1995-1997; Member, Freely of Librarianship. Edited by Norman Grant Committee 1981-1982; JMRT Olofson ALA Constitution and Bylaws Committee, 1990- Horrocks. The Scarecrow Press, Inc. Lanham, Awards Committee, Chair, 1982-83. 1992; Delegate, US-China Library Conference, MD, 2005, pp. 1-6; Library Education in Africa. OFFICES HELD IN STATE & REGIONAL LIBRARY & Beijing, China, August 20-23, 1996. In: Handbook of Black Librarianship; 2nd Ed. OTHER ASSOCIATIONS: New York Library Associa- OFFICES HELD IN STATE & REGIONAL LIBRARY & Edited by E.J. Josey and Marva L. DeLoach. tion, Council, 1982-1983, 1987-1988; Executive OTHER ASSOCIATIONS: Association Of Library And Scarecrow Press, Inc. Lanham, MD, 2000, pp. Committee, 1987-1988; Conference Chair, Information Science Education (ALISE); Co- 747-753; Library Services to Multi-Cultural 1987-1988;Nominating Committee, 1992-1993; Chair, Joint ALISE-EUCLID Conference, Populations. In: Encyclopedia of Library and Legislative Committee, 1983-1987, 1990-1996; Potsdam, July 31-August 1, 2003; Represent- Information Science. Editor Allen Kent. Marcel Vice-Chair 1985-1987, 1992-1994; Library Day ative to IFLA Standing Committee on Education Decker, Inc. Vol. 48, 1991, pp. 257-270; A Study Committee Chair, 1985; NYLA Federal and Training (SET), 2001-2005, 1991-1995; of International Issues in Library and Relations Coordinator for Washington D.C. lob- Member, BCALA/ALISE project to examine Information Science Education: Survey of LIS bying day 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1994, 1995; barriers that hinder the recruitment and reten- Schools in Europe, the USA and Canada. With NYLA LAMRT Vice-Chair, 1996-1997; Chair tion of minority students, 2000-2001; Convener, Leif Kajberg. New Library World, Vol. 105 No. 1997-1998 ; Past Chair 1998-1999; NYLA ALISE Special Interest Group (SIG): Multi- 1204/1205, 2004; Vision of Diversity. Diversity- SMART President 1982-1983; Director-at- cultural, Ethnic and Humanistic Concern, 2003, Publication of the Diversity Council, London, Large, 1981-1982. Oklahoma Library 2001, and 1993; Convener, ALISE Special UK. No. 4 and 5, July-November 2002; “Why Association, Auditing Committee, 1978-1980; Interest Group (SIG): Distance Education, 2003; Diversity in American Libraries?” With E.J. Interlibrary Cooperation Committee, Chair, Chair, International Relations Committee, 2001- Josey. Library Management. Vol. 23, No. 1 and 1980; College and University Division, 2003; Convener, ALISE Special Interest Group 2 (2002), pp. 10-16. Secretary/Treasurer 1980-1981. (SIG): International Library Education, 2000, ALA Member Since: 1985. HONORS AND AWARDS: State University of New 1996-1997; Member, Special Committee on the York, Chancellor’s Excellence in Librarianship State of Affairs of Ethnic, Multicultural and Statement of Professional Concerns: Award, 2003; University at Albany, Excellence in Humanistic Concerns in Library and Information Our profession is faced with increasing chal- Librarianship, 2003; University at Albany, Science Education Curriculum, 1990-1991. lenges with new technological change, recruit- Initiatives for Women Award, 2001; New York SLA-GEORGIA CHAPTER: Coordinator, Schol- ment of librarians, and reduced state funding. Library Association, ASLS/Ridley “Spirit of arship Committee, 1996-1997, 1993-1995; Access to information is crucial for the well Librarianship” Award, 1999; American Library Chair, International Relations Committee, being of all citizens. I am a strong advocate for Association/American Institute of Architects, 2000-, 1999-1998, 1996-1997, 1994-1995; adequate pay for all library workers, Intellectual Library Building Awards Juror, 1993. Advisory Board Member, 1993-. SLA-MISSIS- freedom, and continuing education for library ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Extensive ALA divisional SIPPI/LOUISIANA CHAPTER: Student Liaison personnel and libraries to play important role in leadership and committee member experience Officer, 1989-1992; Chair, Career Guidance creating global cooperation and understanding along with extensive experience at state level; Committee, 1990-1992; Member, Board Of Dir- among communities of the world. have traveled extensively internationally in ectors, 1989-1992. INTERNATIONAL FEDERA- —ISMAIL ABDULLAHI recent years thus enlarging my perspective. TION OF LIBRARY ASSOCIATIONS AND ALA Member Since: 1975. INSTITUTIONS (IFLA): Convener, LIS Edu- cators from Developing Countries Discussion 7 Statement of Professional Concerns: a special interest in the Association’s interna- ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Selected to be a member of I am pleased to run for Council, ALA’s policy tional efforts and in library and information sci- the inaugural Literary Subcommittee, the 38th making body of the Association, during such a ence issues and developments throughout the NAACP Image Awards, September 2006; One critical time for libraries, their support, and their world. My professional focus has been with the of 25 HBCU Library Directors selected to attend critical role in the United States and globally. development, organization, and servicing of the HBCU Alliance Leadership Institute Session Libraries, virtual and physical, provide a full area studies collections and resources related I & II (August 2005) and (April 2006); One of 10 array of resources and materials supporting to the Africa region. I would be honored to serve institutions to participate in a Digitization education, life long learning, community build- on ALA Council and ask for your vote. Initiative, “Building Collections, Building ing, and entertainment. Providing access to all —ANGEL BATISTE Services, and Building Sustainability,” a collabo- who wish to use library resources and facilities rative project of the HBCU Library Alliance, and providing supports so that each and every Cornell University Library, SOLINET, and the person may safely use resources and facilities 12. GLADYS SMILEY BELL, Special Robert W. Woodruff Library of the Atlanta is vital for our world. — CAROL ANDERSON Collections (Peabody Librarian), Hampton University Center, 2006; BCALA President, University. 2000-2002; JCLC Conference Co-Chair, 2002- EDUCATION: Howard University, B.S., 1972; Long 2006; Co-owner, LIBREF-L (Electronic discus- 11. ANGEL BATISTE, Area Specialist, Library Island University, Palmer Graduate Library sion forum for library reference issues); owner, of Congress, African & Middle Eastern Division. School, M.L.S., 1973. AFAS-L (Electronic discussion forum for African EDUCATION: Ph.D., African Studies, Howard ALA ACTIVITIES: ALA Councilor-at-large, 2004- American Studies and Librarianship), and University, 1992; M.S.L.S., School of Library & 2007, 1999-2001; ALA-APA/CPC (member), BCALA (Electronic discussion forum for the Information Science, Catholic University ,1995; 2006-2009; ALA-COO (member), 2003-2005; Black Caucus of the American Library Graduate Certificate, Information Resources Nominating & Screening Committee for ALA Ex. Association). Management, U.S. General Services Admini- Dir. Position (member), 2002; ALA/OTIP ALA Member Since: 1984. stration, 1995. Subcommittee on Telecommunications (mem- ALA ACTIVITIES: GODORT Government Docu- ber), 2000-2002; Diversity Council (member), Statement of Professional Concerns: ments Round Table, International Documents 2001-2004; Spectrum Initiative Scholarship Jury The American Library Association (ALA) has Task Force (Member 2001-present); ALA (member), 1999-2000, 2002-2003; OLOS had the benefit of exceptional leadership over a Subcommittee on Sustainable Library Develop- Literacy Assembly (member), 2001-2003; ACRL century, and the organization has consistently ment (Member 2002-present); ALA International Publications Committee (member), 1993-1997; brought the central concerns of librarians to its Relations Committee, Africa Subcommittee Newsletter Committee (member), 1994-2000; members. If elected as a ALA Councilor, I will (2000-present—current chair). AFAS, Vice Chair/Chair Elect, 1994-1996; work to ensure that ALA remains on a course HONORS AND AWARDS: Library of Congress Secretary, 1993-1994; Member-at-large, 1999- that increases membership and work to Leadership Development Program Fellow, 2001; Chair, Publications Committee, 1994- enhance other activities needed to support and 1999-2000; Library of Congress Meritorious 2000; Editor, AFAS newsletter, 1994-2000; guarantee ALA’s good work. I will work to build Service Award, 1987, 1999 and 2000. Chair, Nominating Committee, 1997-1998; LITA bridges/coalitions and work cooperatively on ACCOMPLISHMENTS: In 1999-2000, I was honored Newsletter Committee (member), 1995-1997; endeavors with other library organizations and as a fellow in the Library of Congress MARS/Education & Training of Search Analysts affiliates. I will combine vision and practicality to Leadership Development Program. My tenure in Com. (member), 1988-1989. create new directions, yet sustain ALA’s mission the program included special assignments in OFFICES HELD IN STATE & REGIONAL LIBRARY & for a continuous and exciting future. It would be the Office of the Librarian and the Congres- OTHER ASSOCIATIONS: Academic Library an honor for me to serve as your ALA Councilor. sional Research Service’s Office of Information Association of Ohio (ALAO), Chair, Human —GLADYS SMILEY BELL Resources Management. Publications include Diversity Committee, 1998-2000, Chair, Africa South of the Sahara: Index to Periodical Bibliographic Instruction Interest Group, 1997- Literature; Drought and Famine in Africa: A 1998, Chair, Human Diversity Interest Group, 13. JAMES F. (JIM) BENNETT retired from Selected Bibliography; Japanese-African 1995-1997. thirty-five years in school library media centers. Relations: A Selected List of References; HONORS AND AWARDS: Recipient of a 2006 West Chazy, NY. Science and Technology Information Resources Association of College and Research Libraries EDUCATION: Long Island Univ. (CW Post), MLS, in Nigeria; Major Africana Resources in the (ACRL)/Harvard Leadership Institute scholar- 1970; NY Univ., 1977, NY Educational United States; and the African Business Guide: ship, August 2006; Certificate of Appreciation for Administration Certification with additional an Information Resource Index. I am active in Distinguished Service, Virginia Library courses in architecture and archives manage- the Africana Librarians Council, the Washington Association (VLA), October, 2005; Recipient of ment; Elmira Coll., BS, 1966. International Affairs Librarians Group, and the the DEMCO/BCALA $500 Award for Excellence ALA ACTIVITIES: Council, 1985-2002; User American Libraries Association (ALA) Govern- in Librarianship, June 2005, Chicago, IL; Instruction for Info. Literacy Com.; Awards ment Documents Roundtable (GODORT) Recipient of the Institutional Diversity Com- Com., mbrship. ch., 1987-1988; Scholarship International Documents Task Force. Currently, munity Service Award for outstanding leader- Com. Sub. ch., 2000. AASL: Bd. of Dirs., 1987- I serve as Chair of the ALA/International ship and commitment to furthering cultural 1992; Affiliate Assy., Memb. Com., ch.; Natl. Relations Committee, Africa Subcommittee and diversity in the University, in the community and Guidelines; Natl. Sch. L. Media Award Com. as Co-chair of the Society for International focusing on the personal and scholastic devel- (twice); Distinguished Serv. Award Com., ch.; Development/Development Information Work- opment of students of color, Kent State Natl. Conf. Planning Com. Sub. ch.; Nom. Com.; group. My current research interests include University, April 2000, Kent, OH; Recipient of Long Range Planning Com.; Microcomputer in electronic library resources and services, the Outstanding Alumnus Award for being a suc- the Media Ctr. Award Com., ch. LAMA: Sch. L. African and international government informa- cessful graduate from the Cleveland Public Media Ctr. Facilities Com., ch.; BES Building tion sources, and information policy and man- School System and accomplishing remarkable Awards Com. agement issues in the African region. achievements from The National Sorority of Phi OFFICES HELD IN STATE & REGIONAL LIBRARY & ALA Member Since: 2002. Delta Kappa, Inc., Alpha Xi Chapter, May 1996, OTHER ASSOCIATIONS: NY L. Assn./Sch. L. Media Cleveland, OH; Recipient of the Scholarly Sect., pres., 1987-1988; Suffolk Sch. L. Media Statement of Professional Concerns: Contribution Award for significant contributions Assn.; pres., 1983-1984; Assn. For Edu. I would welcome the opportunity to serve on the to African American Librarianship and electronic Commun. and Tech./Sch. L. Media Spec. Div., ALA Council and have input into decision-mak- information technology for diverse and under- Bd. of Dirs., 1990-1996; Long Island L. ing and policies relating to our Association and represented communities, Kent State Uni- Resources Council, Automation Com. Mbr.: the library profession. As a candidate, key versity, April 1995, Kent, OH; Recipient of the FOLUSA, New York Lib. Assn. issues of professional concern to me are diver- Distinguished Service to the Profession Award HONORS AND AWARDS: Assn. for Edu. Commun. sity, equity of access to information, intellectual for enthusiasm and dedication to educating the and Tech., Sch. L. Media Spec. of the Year, freedom, and international partnerships that African American community about information 1998; Long Island Univ. (CW Post), strengthen library programs and services. ALA technology from the Black Caucus of the Distinguished Alumni Award, 1991; AASL, Natl. promotes library interests ‘throughout the world’ American Library Association, August 1994, Sch. L. Media Prog. of the Year Award to the and its activities have worldwide impact. I have Milwaukee, WI. district, 1985. 8 ACCOMPLISHMENTS: I have been privileged to Mr. July from the Men of TLA Calendar, I Statement of Professional Concerns: have worked for 35 years in exemplary libraries. proudly support the Texas Library Association’s As a thirty-seven year veteran of the New York I have been committed to my “Life” membership Disaster Relief fund. Public Library and an adjunct faculty member, in ALA from the beginning by being active in a ALA Member Since: 1998. Baruch College, CUNY for twenty years, I have variety of professional tasks. I feel my leader- developed a broad perspective on develop- ship involvement with both ALA/AASL/AECT Statement of Professional Concerns: ments affecting our profession. Technological Information Power documents has made a dif- Throughout the 20th century, American librari- advances continue to shape our work in ference. I’ve published and traveled extensively ans met the needs of their communities by unprecedented ways. We need to leverage the with keen interest in joint-use facilities. Two sab- establishing high levels of service: the library collective expertise of our membership to deter- baticals allowed me to work and travel in New was the place to go for books and information. mine the viability of libraries in an information Zealand, Australia, and Canada. Today our communities are more diverse, and industry landscape loaded with challenges. My ALA Member Since: 1968 (Life). their needs and expectations have expanded advocacy activities on behalf of children, young exponentially. In order for libraries to remain rel- adults and adults in soliciting capital from the Statement of Professional Concerns: evant in the 21st century, librarians must adopt public and private bring me into regular contact I believe more than ever: • that ALA has the new technologies and service models. The with our funders. We need to turn the member- leadership role of maintaining and improving the value and importance of our core mission—pro- ship into solid advocates, whether it is with a values that libraries/librarians stand for; • that viding resources for information and leisure— government official, a donor, a vendor or an access to information must be maintained as hasn’t changed. We must, however, be ready to administrator in our home library. We should act priority; • that we continue to improve services change how we carry out this mission so that in a strategic manner to determine new and to all spectrums of American society; • that we service is provided “whenever and wherever” improved methods to conduct business while at as profession must expand our image as the needs exist. —WALTER BETTS the same time maintaining our strong ethical public deliverer of information; • that intellectual values in society. —STEWART BODNER freedom issues are seriously being challenged and we must fight to protect our hard won posi- 15. STEWART BODNER, Associate Chief tions; • that we work to improve the status and Librarian, The New York Public Library. 16. THOMAS BROGAN, Young Adult Cluster salaries of all librarians; and • that we work to EDUCATION: Hunter College, M.A. (History), Specialist, Brooklyn Public Library. diversify our image by promoting and sponsor- 1984; Pratt Institute, M.L.S, 1975; Hunter EDUCATION: Bachelors of Arts in English Writing, ing more minority scholarships. From a long College, B.A., 1974. Queens College,1984; Masters of Library and experience on ALA and divisional committees I ALA ACTIVITIES: American Library Association, Information Science, Queens College, 1991; have an understanding of the operations. I Member, 1978; Association of College and post Masters classes in Law Librarianship at St. believe that I can continue to bring leadership to Research Libraries; Government Relations John’s University, 1992; Masters of Arts in the association. —JAMES F. (JIM) BENNETT Committee: Member, 1999-2000; Government Creative Writing (12 credits complete) 2004-. Relations Committee: Chair, 2001-2002; ALA ACTIVITIES: Member of EMIERT. Professional Development Committee: Member, OFFICES HELD IN STATE & REGIONAL LIBRARY & 14. WALTER BETTS, Systems Librarian, 2004-2006; Association for Lib. Collections and OTHER ASSOCIATIONS: Secretary and Member at Texas Christian University. Tech. Services Legislation Committee: Member, Large for NYLA’s Ethnic Services Round Table. EDUCATION: University of Texas at Arlington, 1993-1996; Legislation Committee: Chair, 1995- HONORS AND AWARDS: New York Library B.M., 1992; Texas Woman’s University, M.L.S., 1996; International Relations Committee, 2001- Association Dewey Conference Award. 1998. 2003; Publications Committee: Member, 1996- ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Published essays in Bridging ALA ACTIVITIES: ALA School Library Task Force, 1999; SISAC Representative, 1993-1995; Cultures. Received $500 Entrepreneurial Award 2005-2006; AASL Families Connect Committee, Reference and User Services Association for Community Leaders Open House at Library. Member, 1998-1999; AASL National School Codes-Wilson Indexes Committee: Member, ALA Member Since: 1992. Library Program of the Year Committee, 2000-2002, 2006-; Codes-Wilson Indexes Member, 2001; AASL National School Library Committee: Chair, 2003-2005. Statement of Professional Concerns: Media Program of the Year Task Force, OFFICES HELD IN STATE & REGIONAL LIBRARY & I believe that diversity should be represented in Member, 2005; AASL Alliance for Association OTHER ASSOCIATIONS: OCLC Online Computer all library collections and that library workers Excellence, Member, 2003-2006. Library Center, Inc.; Reference Services should be sensitive to the needs of all ethnic OFFICES HELD IN STATE & REGIONAL LIBRARY & Advisory Committee 1998-1999, 2000-2002; groups. Also, I think that it is very important to OTHER ASSOCIATIONS: Texas Library Association, Members Council: Delegate 2003-; Question- collaborate with community organizations and 2008 Conference Program Committee, 2006- point 24/7 Task Force: Member 2004-; Nylink make the library a more visible, viable commu- 2008; Texas Library Association, District 5 Chair Council: Delegate, 2003-. nity place. I advocate for teens to have a place Elect/Chair, 2006-2007; Texas Library Associa- ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Major accomplishments in the library and empower them to be part of tion, 2006 Conference Program Committee, include: I have worked for the NYPL for thirty- the library. As Councilor At Large, I would work 2004-2006; Texas Library Association, Child- seven years and continue to serve on the facul- to advance the needs of library workers. I have ren’s Round Table Webmaster, 1998-2006. ty at Baruch College, City University of New been a member of ALA off and on since 1992. I HONORS AND AWARDS: TALL Texans Leadership York since 1986. I developed and administered have belonged to EMIERT in ALA and Ethnic Institute, 2004; National School Library Program processing patterns for the NYPL’s first serials Services Round Table in the New York Library of the Year—Large District (Irving ISD), 2000. control system in 1989 (involving 75,000 serial Association. I served on one awards committee ACCOMPLISHMENTS: This year I started an excit- records). I was charged with directing a project in ALA and held several positions in NYLA. ing new job as systems librarian for Texas to move 130,000 Rare Books in the NYPL. I was —THOMAS BROGAN Christian University. The skills that I learned as responsible for oversight of public services dur- the systems librarian for a large, urban school ing a major renovation of the Main Reading district (Dallas ISD) have helped me make the Room of the NYPL’s Central Research Library. I 17. FRANK BRUNO, Library Director, Uintah transition to the demands of a university library. have acted as a Library advocate on the state County Library. School libraries remain close to my heart, and national level since 1979; I developed ALA EDUCATION: Brigham Young Univ., B.A., Hist., however, as I continue to work as a volunteer pre-conferences and programs related to advo- 1983; Major Paper: “Consv. and Presv. of L. with TEKSLink (Texas Library Journal, Summer cacy, especially in the area of recruitment. Materials,” Univ. of HI—Manoa, M.L.I.S., 2004), a project that correlates student expecta- Chaired committees in ALCTS and ALA Honolulu, HI, 1989; Univ. of HI—Manoa, tions found in the Texas Essential Knowledge (Government Relations) and RUSA (Wilson Honolulu, HI. Certificate of Advanced Studies, and Skills (the Texas state curriculum for K-12 Indexes); chaired OCLC Members Council (Archival and Records Mgt.), 1990; Ball State students) and Library of Congress Subject Reference Services Interest Group and have Univ., Ed.D., Adult Edu. Cognate: L. and Inf. Headings. As a passionate advocate for the been active in the deliberations of other ALA Sci., 1995. Dissertation: The Needs Maze: How precepts of Library 2.0, I have made five pre- Committees with respect to publications, profes- Adult Educators Assess Needs. sentations to school districts across the state of sional development and international relations. ALA ACTIVITIES: 2000-2005 EMIERT, Award Sel. Texas and the keynote address at the Texas ALA Member Since: 1978. Com. for Gale Award/David Cohen Award. Library Association District 8 meeting. And, as 2001-2003 Exec. Bd, Council on Diversity. 9 2000-2003 Mbr Comm. on Inf. Tech., Nat. technology. I proposed that librarians provide “information age” via involvement of staff and Assoc. of ST. Univ. and Land Grant Coll. 2000- such training and give greater input. board members in a collaborative learning and 2002 Exec. Bd, Ethnic, Multicultural and Inf. —FRANK BRUNO growth process. In ALA Council (1996-2000, Exch. RT. 1998-2000 Exec. Bd, Ethnic, Multi- 2001-present), I participated actively in every cultural and Info. Exch. RT 1998-2001 Comm. session, sponsored five resolutions and co- Fund Raising and Financial Devel. Sect., LAMA. 18. SUSAN BURKE, Assistant Professor, sponsored several others. As a Councilor-at- 1997-1998 Chair, Coll. Dev. Section, EMIERT. University of Oklahoma. Large, I supported efforts to expand opportuni- 1997 Diver. Comm. Mbr, Special Planning EDUCATION: Texas Woman’s University, Doctor ties for ALA Members to participate electronical- Comm. for Annual June 1998. of Philosophy in Sociology, Doctoral Minor in ly in substantive committee and decision mak- OFFICES HELD IN STATE & REGIONAL LIBRARY & Library and Information Studies, 2001; Univer- ing capacities. A resolution I introduced resulted OTHER ASSOCIATIONS: 2004 Participant, Special sity of Illinois, Urbana, Master of Science in in the requirement of Librarian credentials for Meeting with Maureen Sullivan on Future of Library and Information Science, 1988; Univer- the position of ALA Executive Director. As Chair Texas Libraries, TLA. 1989-1990 Chr., sity of Illinois, Urbana, Bachelor of Arts in of the Council Orientation Committee (1999- Reference and Special Librarians Section, Russian Area Studies and History, 1984. 2000), I led the Committee in establishing the Hawaii Library Association. ALA ACTIVITIES: Chair, Preservation Committee: first Council Orientation program ever offered HONORS AND AWARDS: 2005-2006 Thompsen Slavic and East European Section, American for newly elected Council Members at Annual Gale Advisory Board. 1998-2005 Bridges on the Library Association, Association for College and Conference and served both as Member and I-Way (technology editor) Multicultural Review. Research Libraries (ALA/ACRL/SEES), 1992- Chair of Resolutions Committee (2001-2005). I 2004 Partic., Harvard Ed. Ldrship Sem. ARL 93; Member, Continuing Education on Slavic was selected Librarian of the Year by the Illinois Dirs. 2003-2004 Proquest(UMI)Adv. Brd, Ann and East European Librarianship in North Amer- Library Association (ILA) during 2005 and my Arbor, MI. 1999-2000 San Diego ST. Univ. ica Committee (ALA/ACRL/SEES) 1990-92; Board of Trustees received the Intellectual Faculty Senate, California Fac. Assoc. Union Member, Automated Bibliographic Control Freedom Award from ILA during 2006. Representative. 2003 & 2005 Spring ISD, Bond Committee (ALA/ACRL/SEES) 1990-91. ALA Member Since: 1991. Advisory Comm. $650,000,000 for new schools. OFFICES HELD IN STATE & REGIONAL LIBRARY & 1996 Comm. Theatre Pubns. Com., El Centro, OTHER ASSOCIATIONS: Member, Technical Serv- Statement of Professional Concerns: CA. 1992 Speech Judge, Fayette (MO) H.S., ices Roundtable, Oklahoma Library Association, Faced with filtering mandates, budget cutting 1990 March of Dimes Chair. Laie, HI. 1982- 2005-. and virulent anti-intellectualism, ALA needs to 1983 Utah H. S. History Fair Judge. ACCOMPLISHMENTS: “Censorship in Public intensify efforts to develop new and more effec- ACCOMPLISHMENTS: For over 15 years as a mem- Libraries: Actions versus Opinions 1991 to tive approaches to Intellectual Freedom advo- ber of ALA, I have served in professional posi- 2004.” Conference paper presented at Okla- cacy. Decision-making bodies such as ALA tions in both the profession and the community, homa Library Association, March 2006. Council will need to take bolder steps to broad- which have focused on diversity, technology, “Libraries in Communities: Expected and en Member participation via electronic commu- and library funding. On the Council on Diversity Unexpected Portrayals in State Case Law.” nication so that more input and more voices can and EMIERT, I promoted awareness of socially Libraries & Culture, 39(4). 2004: 405-428. be heard as we build a broader and more inclu- responsible issues for equity and inclusion. On ALA Member Since: 1990. sive consensus. Council must focus more of its the Commission on Information Technology, I energies and talents on fashioning agendas advocated librarians’ involvement with national Statement of Professional Concerns: clearly and directly related to the Libraries, and state legislation to address the digital As a library educator I care deeply about help- Librarianship and Intellectual Freedom. We divide. I addressed issues surrounding technol- ing to prepare cohorts of new librarians for suc- must show greater confidence in, and apprecia- ogy, the international community and social cessful careers in this evolving profession. tion of, the role that Libraries have always action e.g. biracial families, affirmative action, Multicultural and multiethnic issues in library played in the furtherance of social justice and global terrorism, in my Bridges on the I-Way use and accessibility are central themes in human rights. Moreover, ALA must provide lead- columns, in the Multicultural Review. As a my work. Of particular interest to me is the ership in advocating the hiring and fair compen- founding member of the HBCU Library Alliance impact of socio-cultural factors on library use sation of professional Librarians. In fact, ALA and as a ALA Spectrum Trainer in California I and services. —SUSAN BURKE could begin by requiring ALA accredited have advocated for greater minority participa- Librarian credentials for all of its high profile tion in the profession. As a public library and leadership positions. —JAMES B. CASEY university library administrator I have worked 19. JAMES B. CASEY, Director, Oak Lawn throughout my career to provide patrons, Public Library. regardless of social and economic background, EDUCATION: Case Western Reserve University, 20. BART CASSEL, Video Production / Media equal access to materials and services. I advo- Ph.D., 1985. Cleveland State University, M.A., Center Specialist, Middleburg High School. cated on the UMI advisory board to keep pricing 1979, SUNY Geneseo, M.L.S., 1973. LeMoyne EDUCATION: Hagerstown Junior College, A.A.; models reasonable. College, B.A., 1972. Towson University, B.S.; University of North ALA Member Since: 1990. ALA ACTIVITIES: ALA Council, 1996-2000, 2001- Florida, M.Ed.; Florida State University, Masters Present. Council Orientation Committee (Chair) candidate, M.I.S. Statement of Professional Concerns: 1999-2000. Council Resolutions Committee ALA ACTIVITIES: I have just become a Media Within ALA we must work to build stronger part- (member) 2001-2004, (Chair) 2004-05. LAMA, Center Specialist – so I would consider myself nerships. We must eliminate duplication “rein- Government Affairs Committee (member) 1992- “new blood” with fresh thoughts. venting the wheel.” A few years ago I represent- 1996. LAMA, Government Advocacy Skills OFFICES HELD IN STATE & REGIONAL LIBRARY & ed EMIERT during a presidential planning meet- Committee (member) 1992-1997. E-Rate Task OTHER ASSOCIATIONS: n/a – see note above. ing. Not all key organizations were consulted in Force, 1999-2001. HONORS AND AWARDS: National Association of planning diversity activities. Since that time I OFFICES HELD IN STATE & REGIONAL LIBRARY & Biology Teachers Florida Biology Teacher of the have made sure more voices are heard. On the OTHER ASSOCIATIONS: Illinois Library Association Year; Florida Engineering Society Teacher of Council on Diversity I worked for unity and inclu- (ILA) member since 1992. Public Policy the Year; Jessie Ball DuPont Fellow; Southern sion. I will work within council to make sure Committee (member) 2001-2004. Illinois State Association of Colleges and Schools State Ap- there is more involvement from our divisions, Library-Construction Grant Review Committee proved Chair and Facilitator for Quality Assur- roundtables, groups and caucuses. I will solicit (member) 1999-present. Ohio Library Associa- ance Review Teams; JEdI Workshop-National members’ advice/concerns and will work to tion (OLA) member 1982-1992. Legislation Science Foundation / University of Maryland; ameliorate communication and promote rele- Committee (member) 1986-1988. Coordinator Director of Distance Learning Programs-Schultz vant issues such as salary issues and the key S.E. Chapter 1988-1989. Center For Teaching and Leadership. action areas. On NASULC’s Commission on HONORS AND AWARDS: Librarian of the Year, ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Published author and poet Information Technologies, which advises Con- 2005, Illinois Library Association. (book published under a nom de plume); Na- gress on significant technology legislation, I was ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Although I’m widely pub- tional Association of Biology Teachers Florida one of only two librarians giving input for the lished in both print and electronic resources Biology Teacher of the Year; Florida Engi- future of training of the masses in high-speed (PUBLIB), my most important accomplishments neering Society Teacher of the Year; Jessie Ball have been in leading two public libraries into the DuPont Fellow; Southern Association of 10 Colleges and Schools State Approved Chair HONORS AND AWARDS: EduBlog 2006 Nominee, Section (MARS), 2005-2006; RUSA Reference and Facilitator for Quality Assurance Review 2006; Teacher of the Year-Hickman Elementary Services Section (RSS), 2005-2006; RUSA Teams; JEdI Workshop-National Science School, 2003; David H. Clift Scholarship, 1988. Sharing and Transforming Access to Resources Foundation / University of Maryland; Director of ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Panel Presenter at SLJ’s Section (STARS), 2005-2006. Round Table/ Distance Learning Programs-Schultz Center Leadership Summit November, 2006 on School Committee Offices: Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, For Teaching and Leadership. Library 2.0 Technologies; 2006 AASL Vision Transgender Round Table (GLBTRT), 2005- ALA Member Since: 2006. Summit participant; Coordinated AASL Affiliate present; Intellectual Freedom Round Table Assembly Online Community; LM_NET FAQ (IFRT), 2002-2005; Library Research Round Statement of Professional Concerns: Coordinator 2 years; Led Celebrate Conference Table (LRRT), 2002-2005; New Members In our zeal to have students pass standardized at AASL and ALA; Organized the TASL Libraries Round Table (NMRT), 2002-present; NMRT reading assessments, we have stocked our and Literacy Summit June 2006. Diversity Committee, 2003-2004; NMRT libraries with more and more fiction. A library ALA Member Since: 2000. Leadership Development Committee, 2003- should be a source of informational material, but 2004; NMRT Shirley Olofson Award Committee, too many libraries have ceded this to their Statement of Professional Concerns: 2003-2004; NMRT Student and Student Internet computers. Librarians (media center Pro-activity in our profession and the education- Chapter Outreach Committee (SASCO), 2004- specialists) should look at their collections and al community is essential to our success. 2005; NMRT Resume Review Committee, determine if they have an inordinate number of Throughout my 16 years as a school librarian 2005-2006; NMRT Vice Presidential Planning novels compared to non-fiction resources. and 12 years in ALA, I have practiced building Committee, 2006-2007; Social Responsibilities Secondly, under-funded and understaffed connections with others through public speak- Round Table (SRRT), 2002-present. Repre- libraries and librarians are being asked to take ing, professional workshops, leadership oppor- sentative to Other groups: NMRT Liaison to the on more and more responsibilities. Our limited tunities, committee work with other organiza- ALA Committee on Legislation, 2004-2005; staffs are expected to run daily newscasts, pro- tions, and one-on-one activities. I maintain a NMRT Liaison to Social Responsibilities Round vide classrooms with reading libraries, tutor blog at http://deepthinking.blogsome.org and Table, 2005-2006. lower level readers, do lesson plans for class- contribute to LM_NET because I believe in pro- OFFICES HELD IN STATE & REGIONAL LIBRARY & room teachers, sponsor reading clubs, host dis- viding practical advice and insightful thinking to OTHER ASSOCIATIONS: International Association trict meetings, clean and store AV equipment, promote change for the benefit of our students of Social Science Information Service & barcode and inventory textbooks, etc. Schools and our profession. By building relationships Technology (IASSIST), 2004-2006; IASSIST must adequately fund and staff their media cen- with other educators, the library program will Publications Committee, 2005-2006; IASSIST ters in the 21st century. I hope to work on these gain pre-eminence and be valued as the essen- 2006 Conference Planning Committee, 2005- and other goals as a member of the ALA tial key to student achievement. I have been a 2006. Special Libraries Association (SLA), Council. —BART CASSEL grass-roots advocate through the Affiliate Student Chapter Secretary/Treasurer, 2003- Assembly and National Library Legislative 2004. Tennessee Library Association (TLA), Days. I believe our involvement determines ALA Student Chapter President, 2003-2004. Univer- 21. DIANE CHEN, Library Information Special- and AASL’s success. As an ALA Councilor, I will sity of Tennessee, School of Information ist, Hickman Elementary School. continue to promote professional development, Sciences Alumni Board Secretary, 2006-2007. EDUCATION: University of Iowa, M.A. L.I.S., 1989; practical communication of current issues HONORS AND AWARDS: DLF Fall Forum Buena Vista University, B.A. El. Ed. & Modern impacting our profession, and members’ proac- Fellowship, 2006; 3M/NMRT Professional Languages/Chinese, 1988. tivity in our organization. —DIANE CHEN Development Grant, 2004; UT Team Excellence ALA ACTIVITIES: AASL: Chair, Membership, Award, University of Tennessee Libraries’ Diver- 2006-Present; AASL: Member, Vision Summit, sity Committee, 2003; Phi Kappa Phi Honor 2006-Present; AASL: Past Chair, Affiliate 22. TIFFANI CONNER, Project Manager- Society, 2001; Miles 500 Award for Innovation in Assembly, 2006-Present; AASL: Chair, Legis- Volunteer Voices, University of Tennessee, Customer Service, 2000. lation, 2005-Present; ALA: Member, Legislation Hoskins Library. ACCOMPLISHMENTS: My current position is Project Assembly, 2005-Present; ALA: Chair, GRAS ad EDUCATION: University of Tennessee, M.S.- Manager for the TN statewide digital library proj- hoc subcommittee, 2006-2007; AASL: Member, Information Sciences, 2004; University of Ten- ect, Volunteer Voices. The project is an IMLS Innovative Reading Grant, 2006-2007; AASL: nessee, M.S -Educational Psychology, 2001; grant funded project with the primary goal of pro- Chair, Affiliate Assembly, 2005-2006; AASL: Pellissippi State Technical CC, HAZWOPER viding access to primary source material concern- Chair-Elect, Affiliate Assembly, 2004-2005; Certification, 1995; University of Tennessee, ing the development of democracy in Tennessee. AASL: Member, Legislation, 2003-2005; AASL: B.A -Sociology, 1994. Previously I was the Data Services Coordinator at Member, Conference Programming Subcom- ALA ACTIVITIES: ALA Committees: ALA Council the University of Connecticut where I helped mittee, 2004-2005. Committee on Education Intern, 2006-2007. establish the Social Science & Geo-Spatial Data OFFICES HELD IN STATE & REGIONAL LIBRARY & ALA Divisions: Association of College and Service. During this time I have had an article on OTHER ASSOCIATIONS: TASL Tennessee Associa- Research Libraries (ACRL) 2002-2006; ACRL, library diversity published in portal: Libraries and tion of School Librarians: Member, Advocacy, Anthropology and Sociology Section (ANSS), the Academy, and have published several book 2007-2007; TASL Tennessee Association of 2005-2006; ACRL, College Library Section reviews. I’ve been very active in ALA since I was School Librarians: Chair, Advocacy, 2006-2006; (CLS), 2002-2006; ACRL, CLS Committee a student in the School of Information Sciences at TASL Tennessee Association of School Virtual Member, 2004-2006; ACRL, University the University of Tennessee. Librarians: Member, Legislation, 2005-2006; Library Section (ULS), 2002-2004, 2005-2006; ALA Member Since: 2002. TASL Tennessee Association of School Library Administration and Management Librarians: member, Volunteer State Book Award Association (LAMA), 2002-2005; LAMA, Fund Statement of Professional Concerns: Committee, 2005-2006; TASL Tennessee Raising and Financial Development Section My professional concerns include open access Association of School Librarians: Chair, Long (FRFDS), 2002-2005; LAMA, FRFDS Fund to information, human rights and social justice Range Planning, 2005-2005; Tennessee Library Fare Committee, 2004-2005; LAMA, FRFDS for libraries, diversity in libraries, the develop- Association: Co-Chair, Publications Advisory Publications Committee, 2003-2004 (Commit- ment of digital libraries and their impact on soci- Board, 2005-2005; TASL Tennessee Association tee absorbed by LAMA Publications); LAMA, ety and information, increasing library salaries, of School Librarians: Past-President, 2005- Human Resources Section (HRS), 2002-2005; and LIS education and continuing education. It 2005; Tenn-share: Member, TEL Advisory Board, LAMA, Library Organization and Management is my personal goal to create tools and collec- 2004-2005; TASL Tennessee Association of Section (LOMS), 2002-2005; LAMA, Measure- tions that support the development of an School Librarians: President, 2004-2004; TASL ment, Assessment and Evaluation Section informed global citizenry, to put libraries at the Tennessee Association of School Librarians: (MSES), 2002-2005; Reference & User Serv- forefront of institutions working towards secur- Chair, Legislation, 2003-2004; TASL Tennessee ices Association (RUSA), 2003-2004, 2005- ing human rights and social justice, to increase Association of School Librarians: Vice- 2006; RUSA Business Reference and Services the diversity of library staff and patrons, to work President/President-Elect, 2003-2003; TASL Section (BRASS), 2005-2006; RUSA Collection towards increased salaries for library workers, Tennessee Association of School Librarians: Co- Development and Evaluation Section (CODES), and to assist in the development of standards Chair, Information Power, 2001-2002. 2005-2006; RUSA History Section (HS), 2005- for LIS education. —TIFFANI CONNER 2006; RUSA Machine Assisted Reference 11 23. CATHARINE COOK, Director, Chickasha & Evaluation Section (MAES). 2005-2007 Catalogers, Cataloging Policy Committee, Public Library. Member, LAMA Systems And Services Section 1999-2001; New England Library Association: EDUCATION: University of Denver, Master of Arts (SASS) Technical Services Committee. 2005- Executive Board, 2000-2002; Conference in Librarianship, 1972; Northwestern Oklahoma 2006 Member, LAMA Membership Committee. Committee, 2000-2003; New England Technical State University, B.A. in English, 1967. 2004-2006 Member, ALA Patron Confidentiality Services Librarians: Executive Board, 1998- ALA ACTIVITIES: PLA 2007 Conference Policy Review Sub-Committee of LAMA-SASS. 2002, President 2000-2001; East Coast Coordinating Committee, Member, 2006; PLA 2003-2005 Member-at-Large and Executive Consortium for Slavic Library Collections, National Conference 2002 Committee, Member, Committee member, MAES. 2001-2003 Vice Dartmouth representative, 2001-present. 2001; PLA Executive Board, Member at Large Chair/Chair-elect, SASS Circulation/Access ALA Member Since: 1991. 2000; PLA Awards Committee Advancement of Services Discussion Group. Literacy Award, Chair, 2002; PLA Awards OFFICES HELD IN STATE & REGIONAL LIBRARY & Statement of Professional Concerns: Committee Excellence in Small &/or Rural OTHER ASSOCIATIONS: 2005-2007 Member, NJLA I was very honored to have been elected to Libraries, Chair, 1999 & 2000; PLA Library Professional Development Committee; 2005- Council in 2004 and am seeking a second term Development Cluster Steering Committee, present; Founding member and President, in order to build on what I have learned in my Chair, 1998; PLA/SMLA Executive Committee, BCALA-NJ; 2005-2007 Member, Executive first term and to make more substantial contri- Director at Large, 1996 & 1997; PLA/SMLS Board, BCALA. 2004-2006 Member, National butions to the work of Council. ALA is an influen- Conference Program Committee 1995, Chair, Conference on African American Librarians tial organization in the library arena, and as 1993-1994; PLA/SMLS Ideas Exchange Com- planning committee. 2003-present Member, such I believe that ALA should continue its good mittee, Chair, 1992; PLA/SMLS Publications Cultural Diversity Discussion Group, ACRL-NY. work in advocating the professional concerns of Committee, Chair, 1989 & 1990 & 1991; ASCLA HONORS AND AWARDS: Gilbert H. Kelly Fellow- working librarians. The ways of delivering library Board of Directors, 1982; ASCLA/LSACI ship recipient. School of Communication, services are changing from year to year as our Standards for Adult Correction Institutions, Information and Library Studies, Rutgers users’ expectations evolve and as technology Member, 1987. University. 1999-2001. Association of College & continues to impact libraries. Too often, howev- OFFICES HELD IN STATE & REGIONAL LIBRARY & Research Libraries (ACRL) “Librarian Scholar- er, the traditional core values of library service OTHER ASSOCIATIONS: Oklahoma Library ship” recipient. Presented to attend the ACRL are lost in favor of the latest trends. In the com- Association, Resolutions Committee, Chair, 12th National Conference in Minneapolis, MN. ing decade I expect that ALA will play a vital role 1990; Oklahoma Library Association, Sites April 2005. in protecting libraries, librarians and library serv- Committee, Chair, 1992; Oklahoma Library ices from initiatives which undervalue our pro- Association, Awards Committee, Chair, 2006; ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Dawes, Trevor A., ed. Marketing and Managing Electronic Reserves. fession. I would like to help ALA work toward Oklahoma Library Association, Membership these goals. —JOHN DESANTIS Committee, Chair, 2007. Binghamton, NY: The Haworth Press, 2006. ALA Member Since: 1975. Dawes, Trevor A., Kimberly Sweetman & Catherine Von Elm. SPEC Kit #291: Access 26. THERESA DICKSON, Associate Director, Statement of Professional Concerns: Services Organization and Management. Washington, DC: The Association of Research Planning & Operations, Pioneer Library System. Several otherwise smart people (who should EDUCATION: University of Oklahoma, Norman, know better) have told me that pubic libraries Libraries, November 2005. Dawes, T. “Is RFID Right For Your Library?” Journal of Access Masters Degree, Human Relations/Human are as outdated as buggy whips and are no Resource Development, 1995; Masters Degree, longer needed. This concerns me greatly. We Services, vol. 2, no. 4, April, 2005. ALA Member Since: 1993. Library & Information Sciences, 1974; Bachelor must get the word out about what libraries do of Arts Degree, Political Science, 1968; Librar- that bookstores and the Internet cannot do. We ian VII Certificate, Oklahoma State Department help children learn to read faster, easier and Statement of Professional Concerns: of Libraries. NOTE: currently a Ph.D. student in better by reading to them in pre-school story Libraries have long been the place to which Communications. hour. We teach seniors to use computers, send people go for information. Librarians, in their OFFICES HELD IN STATE & REGIONAL LIBRARY & e-mail, and search the web. We provide books professional roles, have guided and taught OTHER ASSOCIATIONS: Mountain Plains Library at an extraordinarily inexpensive cost per capi- users, and disseminated information to our Association, member since 1997; Membership/ ta. We help people find information on the web. community members. However, we are more PR Co-Chair, 2004-; Board member 1998-2000. We give families a destination that is fun for the than information keepers; we are leaders-lead- whole family. I am always concerned about the ers, not only in the information front, but also in Oklahoma Library Association, member since status and salaries of library workers and about the social, educational, and political arenas. As 1982. Annual Conference Registration Chair, challenges to intellectual freedom. Although ALA Councilor-at-Large, I will work with my col- 2006-2007; Annual Conference Local Arrange- these are old issues, every day presents a new leagues to ensure greater visibility of our leader- ments Committee, 2004-2005; Long Range problem and a new opportunity. We must contin- ship roles through our policies; our practices; Planning Committee, 2003-2004; Annual Con- ue our efforts in these two critical fields. and through our advocacy. ference Local Arrangements Committee, 2002- —CATHARINE COOK —TREVOR A. DAWES 2003; Constitution and Bylaws Committee, 2001-2003; OLA Executive Board Secretary, 2000-2001; OLA Representative to Mountain 24. TREVOR A. DAWES, Circulation Services 25. JOHN DESANTIS, Cataloging & Metadata Plains Library Association, 1998-2000; Intellect- Director, Princeton University Library. Services Librarian, Dartmouth College. ual Freedom Committee, 1994-1996; Social Responsibilities Roundtable, 1990-1991; Legis- EDUCATION: Columbia University, B.A., EDUCATION: University of Toronto, B.A. Sociology, 1991; Teachers College, Columbia (Russian), 1978; University of Toronto, M.A. lative Committee, 1987-1988; Continuing University, M.A., Educational Administration, (Slavic Languages), 1979; University of Toronto, Education Committee, 1985 Children and 1994; School of Communication, Information & A.B.D. (Slavic Languages), 1985; University of Young People’s Committee, 1983. Norman Hi- Library Studies, Rutgers, M.L.S., 2001; Toronto, M.L.S., 1991. Noon Business and Professional Women’s Association since 1994; Treasurer, 1998-2000; Teachers College, Columbia University, Ed.M., ALA ACTIVITIES: ALA Council: Councilor-at- Educational Leadership, 2002. Large, 2004-2007. Association of College and Recording Secretary, 1995-1997. Texas Library ALA ACTIVITIES: 2005-2006 Member, H.W. Research Libraries (ACRL), 1991-present; Association, member since 1995. Wilson Staff Development Award Jury. 2006- Slavic and East European Section (SEES): ACCOMPLISHMENTS: I began my professional 2007 Chair, H.W. Wilson Staff Development Executive Board, 2004-2005, Automated Biblio- career in 1974, after years of working a variety Award Jury. 2006-2008 Member, ALA Council graphic Control Committee, 1998-2000; Asso- of library jobs. I quickly discovered that I need- Committee on Diversity; Chair, 2006-2007. ciation for Library Collections & Technical ed additional skills which would promote effec- tive teamwork and communicate a clear vision 2005-2007 Member, Professional Development Services (ALCTS), 1996-present; Council of of the importance of libraries. So I participated in Coordinating Committee; Chair, 2006-2007. Regional Groups, Speakers Bureau com- my state and regional associations (OLA, 2005-2007 Member, ACRL Baltimore Planning mittee, 1999-2001; Video Round Table, 2000- MPLA, TLA) and also sought additional formal Innovations Committee. 2003-2005 Vice Chair/ 2005; Notable Videos for Adults Committee education. Since 1987, I have presented short Chair Elect, Excellence in Academic Libraries (2003-2005). trainings in the technical, in personal skills, and Award Nominating Committee. 2005-present OFFICES HELD IN STATE & REGIONAL LIBRARY & in project management areas in Oklahoma, Webmaster, LAMA Measurement, Assessment OTHER ASSOCIATIONS: Online Audio-Visual Kansas, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New 12 Mexico, and North Dakota. I am currently a Member 2003-2005. Tennessee Digital ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Recent publications include: trainer for the State Department of Libraries’ Freedom Network (TNDF): Co-founder, 2002; “The ACRL Conference: A Profile of Its Librarian Certification Institute and have written TNDF: Discussion Forum administrator, 2002- Presenters,” C&RL (March 2007) and “Perished two of the required courses: Collection Develop- 2004; TNDF: Legislative Activist, 2002-2004. or Published: The Fate of Presentations at the ment and Interpersonal Skills. I have taught HONORS AND AWARDS: Awarded Bon Voyage 9th ACRL Conference,” C&RL (Nov. 2005). I Collection Development at Oklahoma Univer- Grant for travel to EndUser—The Endeavor have also had publications appear in the sity’s MLIS program and created a course on Information Systems user group meeting, Journal of Library Administration, The Refer- Project Management for Librarians for their con- October 2006. Awarded tenure at Austin Peay ence Librarian, and C&RL News. I have given sideration. In my present position, I am in State University, July 2006. papers at the ALISE 2006 Conference, Library charge of operations and personnel for a three- ACCOMPLISHMENTS: 1. Co-founder of Tennessee Research Seminar III, and the PaLA Annual county library system. In that capacity, I work to Digital Freedom Network. We successfully Conference. find and share ways to teach without denigrating blocked the Tennessee S-DMCA in 2002 and ALA Member Since: 1991. and to resolve through collaboration. drafted more acceptable language which was ALA Member Since: 1984. enacted into state law in 2003. 2. Negotiated Statement of Professional Concerns: significantly reduced technology costs for TLA It has been my privilege to hold office on library Statement of Professional Concerns: annual conferences in 2000 and 2001. 3. Led an boards and committees at the local, state, I am excited about the opportunity to serve on ad hoc discussion at ALA Annual Conference in regional, and national levels. As a result of that ALA’s Council and participate in listening to the Toronto on the postponed Highsmith Inc. & experience, I believe I can represent well the membership and enhancing the organization’s NMRT Leadership Development Workshop: concerns of library workers at the grassroots. I strengths and support. Librarians need the “FISH!-Catch the Energy. Release the Potential” endorse the vision embodied in the ALA’s strate- opportunity to engage with the organization. with attendees who had not heard about the gic plan, ALAhead to 2010. I believe it repre- Based on feedback I heard in ALA Open Door postponement. 4. Coordinated the Highsmith sents the hopes and aspirations of the great sessions at several MPLA member co-confer- Inc. & NMRT Leadership Development Work- majority of our members and that it will serve us ences, some feel that ALA’s services are not shop: “FISH!-Catch the Energy. Release the well for the next three years. attuned with the needs of the working librarian. Potential.” at the ALA Annual Conference in —JOSEPH FENNEWALD I believe more needs to be done to communi- Orlando. cate how well ALA can support them daily. ALA Member Since: 2000. Membership recruitment and retention are criti- 29. NADINE M. FLORES, Adult Librarian II, cal and take lots of work. Promoting ALA is one Statement of Professional Concerns: Los Angeles Public Library-Echo Park Branch. of the more valuable things we can do for one Libraries, and ALA, are active in national and EDUCATION: Graduate School of Education & another. Encouraging librarians to learn and to international policy debates. Some relevant poli- Information Studies, UCLA. M.L.I.S., 1995, Area lead will pay big dividends for the organization. cies include: copyright/fair use, personal data of Specialization: Information Organization; I believe that creating more opportunities for (privacy, protection, aggregation, and use there- Graduate Division, University of California, members to feel vital and needed will make ALA of), preservation (physical, electronic, locked, Riverside, M.A., Art History, 1992; College of more accessible to its members. obsolete technologies), orphaned works, and Humanities & Social Sciences, University of —THERESA DICKSON wiretapping. ALA’s internal debate should be California, Riverside, B.A., Art History, 1987. informed by people who are aware of how tech- ALA ACTIVITIES: ALA Councilor-at Large, 2004- nologies in use today could be affected, 2007. NMRT-Past President, 2006-2007; 27. AARON W. DOBBS, Systems and Elec- depending on the resolution of these policy NMRT-President, 2005-2006; NMRT-Vice Presi- tronic Resources Librarian, Shippensburg debates. Also, we have new library school grad- dent, 2004-2005; NMRT-Network Director, University of Pennsylvania. uates seeking not-so-abundant positions; these 2003-2004; NMRT-Outreach Director, 2002- EDUCATION: Wagner College, Psychology, B.A., folks, and newly hired librarians, have a crush- 2003; NMRT-Student & Student Chapter 1990; School of Information Sciences, Univer- ing debt load. ALA Council should consider Outreach Committee Liaison; NMRT-Student & sity of Tennessee, Knoxville, Library Science, resolving to support legislation similar to last Student Chapter Outreach Committee Member, M.S.L.S., 1994; Austin Peay State University, year’s proposed “Librarian Education and 1999-2000, 2000-2001. Projects: Portfolio team. Management, M.S.M., 2005. Development Act;” Council should continue to NMRT-Liaison to ARTS Section; NMRT- ALA ACTIVITIES: ALA Memberships: ACRL, CLS represent member interests as well as organiza- Exhibitor Contact & Relations Committee & ULS; LITA; RUSA, BRASS & MARS; tional goals. I will strive to be an effective con- Member, 1999-2000, 2000-2001, Chair, 2001- GODORT; LHRT; NMRT. ALA: Membership duit for the diverse knowledge of ALA members 2002; NMRT-Ad Hoc History Hall of Fame, Committee, Virtual Member 2004-2006; ALA: to inform Council debate on these and other Chair 2001; ACRL-ARTS Section, Conference Office for Information Technology Policy (OITP) issues. May I please have your vote? Planning Committee, Chair, 2001 (Beat Advisory Committee, Member 2006-, Intern —AARON W. DOBBS Generation: Collaboration and Community); 2004-2006; OITP: L. Ray Patterson Award ACRL-ARTS Section, Newsletter Assistant Nominations Committee, OITP Advisory Com- Editor, 2000-2001, Editor, 2001-2002.; ACRL mittee Representative 2004-2006; LITA: Web 28. JOSEPH FENNEWALD, Head Librarian, –Instruction Section, Conference Planning Coordinating Committee, Member 2004-, Web Penn State University-Hazleton Campus. Program Committee Member, 2002-2004; Coordinator for Committees, 2006-; NMRT: EDUCATION: University of Missouri at Kansas IRRT-Continuing Education Committee Member Leadership Development Committee, Chair City, B.A., Sociology, 1978; University of Kan- 2002-2004. 2003-2004, Co-Chair 2002-2003, Member sas, M.S.W., Social Welfare, 1982; University of ACCOMPLISHMENTS: “Is Seeing Understanding?” 2002; NMRT: Web Steering Committee, Mem- Missouri, M.A., Library Science, 1992. C&RL Newsletter, Vol. 61, No. 5, September ber 2002-2003. ALA ACTIVITIES: ALA, Chapter Relations 2000. NMRT Footnotes, v30 n3, March 2001. OFFICES HELD IN STATE & REGIONAL LIBRARY & Committee, Board member, 2007-2008; ALA, “Keeping Current through Professional Organ- OTHER ASSOCIATIONS: Tennessee Library Asso- Chapter Relations Committee, Intern, 2004- izations,” Info Career Trends, January 2002. ciation (TLA): Conference Planning Committee, 2006; ACRL, Professional Development Com- Agony and the Ecstasy: The Misunderstandings Technology SubCommittee Chair 2004-2005, mittee, Member, 2004-2006. of Commitment and Expectations of Committee Technology Coordinator 2001-2002, Electronic OFFICES HELD IN STATE & REGIONAL LIBRARY & Leadership,” LISCareer, December 2003. Access Specialist 2000-2001; TLA: Interim OTHER ASSOCIATIONS: ACRL-Delaware Valley ALA Member Since: 1998. Webmaster Oct 2002-Feb 2003; TLA: College Chapter, President, 2003-2004. Pennsylvania and University Libraries Section, Conference Library Association (PaLA), Board Member, Statement of Professional Concerns: Technology Coordinator August-October 2002 2000-2002; PaLA, Program Chair of Centennial 1) Outreach and Diversity-I believe one of our and July-October 2000. TENN-SHARE: Interim Conference, 2001; PaLA, Chair, College & goals should focus on recruiting and retaining Webmaster April-June 2005; TENN-SHARE: Research Division, 1999-2000; PaLA, Chair, multi-ethnic people by providing outreach to stu- Board of Directors, Academic Libraries Repre- Northeast Chapter, 1996. dents on the undergraduate level to encourage sentative 2003-2005; TENN-SHARE: Legis- HONORS AND AWARDS: New Librarian Award, them to join the information profession. lation Committee, Member 2003-2005; TENN- PaLA, 1997; Beta Phi Mu, 1993 Kappa Delta Pi, 2) Information Literacy-Internet access provides SHARE: Collection Development Committee, 1992. a wealth of information to the public. Never- 13 theless, instruction should be a priority for all 31. CHARLES FORREST, Library Planning Chase” essay prize, November, 1985. 1983. reference librarians to assist the public or stu- Officer, Emory University. Murray Gottlieb History of Medicine Prize. dent in navigating and discerning relevant infor- EDUCATION: Michigan State University, B.A., Awarded annually by the Medical Library mation. We still have a long way to go in insur- Telecommunications and Psychology, 1976; Association to the health sciences librarian who ing an information literate user population. In my University of Wisconsin—Madison, M.A., submits the best unpublished essay on the his- position as adult librarian, I am strongly commit- Library Science, 1979. tory of medicine or allied sciences. For the ted to teaching online searching classes to edu- ALA ACTIVITIES: ALA 2007 (Washington, DC) paper: “The Phenomenology of Phrenology: A cate our community. 3) Intellectual Freedom-As Conference Program Coordinating Team, 2005- Note on the Hegelian Critique of Gall’s Special information professionals we have an obligation 2007. LAMA Program Committee, 2002-2006. Organology.” 1979 Member: Beta Phi Mu to uphold intellectual freedom. We cannot AIA/ALA Library Building Awards; Library Juror, (National Library Academic Honor Society). remain complacent to intrusive legislation that 2005. LAMA Committee on Organization ACCOMPLISHMENTS: A member of ALA since infringe upon individual rights. Our user popula- (COO), 2003-2005. LAMA Fund Raising and 1984, my record of professional involvement tion must be free to read what they want regard- Financial Development Section Board Member includes presentations, panel participation, less of the format. —NADINE M. FLORES at Large, 2004-2006 (elected). Trends, poster sessions, contributed papers, and Marketing & Project Development Committee, award-winning publications. I have held ap- 2002-2004. LAMA Buildings and Equipment pointed and elected positions in professional 30. SARAH FLOWERS, Deputy County Section. Immediate Past-Chair, 2001-2002. organizations at the state level including the Librarian, Santa Clara County Library. Chair, 2000-01. Vice-Chair, Chair-Elect (elect- Illinois Library Association (ILA) and the Georgia EDUCATION: Kansas State University, B.A., 1974; ed), 1999-2000. LAMA-BES Committees Chair, Library Association (GLA), and within ALA in the University of California (Berkeley), M.A. Library Interiors Discussion Group, 2001-2003. Association of College and Research Libraries (History), 1976; San Jose State University, Chair, Library Facilities Planning Discussion (ACRL), the Library and Information Technology M.L.S., 1992. Group, 1996-1999. Secretary, Executive Com- Association (LITA), and the Library Adminis- ALA ACTIVITIES: Member of: ALA, YALSA, PLA, mittee (elected), 1995-1997. Interiors, Furnish- tration and Management Association (LAMA). In ALSC. YALSA Youth Participation Committee, ings and Equipment Committee, 1993-1997. a professional career spanning more than twen- member 1996-2000; Chair 1997-1998; YALSA Library Building Awards Committee, 1991-1993. ty five years, I have answered reference ques- Outstanding Books for the College Bound Chair, 1991-1992. LAMA/YBP, Inc. (Inaugural) tions, managed circulation services, cataloged Committee member 1997-1999; YALSA Local Student Writing and Development Award, books and other media, taught library instruction Arrangements Committee Chair, 2001; YALSA Selection Committee (appointed), 1998. LAMA courses, administered library budgets, and Selected DVDs & Videos for Young Adults President’s Program Committee, 1997-1998. served as planner, coordinator and project man- Committee member, 1999-2003; YALSA Printz LAMA-LOMS Financial Management Com- ager for library construction and renovation proj- Award 2004 Committee member, 2002-2004; mittee, 1994-1997. Chair, 1995-1997. ACRL ects encompassing nearly a quarter of a million YALSA Board of Directors, 2005-2007; Strategic Planning Committee member square feet, representing total expenditures in YALSA/RUSA Joint Task Force on Reference (appointed), 1994-1995. ACRL Instruction excess of $30M. Guidelines for Teens, co-chair, 2006-2007. Section (IS), Conference Program Planning ALA Member Since: 1984. OFFICES HELD IN STATE & REGIONAL LIBRARY & Committee, Atlanta 1991; 1989-1991. ALCTS OTHER ASSOCIATIONS: California Library Audiovisual Committee, AV Producer/Distributor Statement of Professional Concerns: Association (CLA) member, 1991-present. CLA Library Relations Subcommittee, 1989-1991. Thanks for reading my statement. This is a chal- 2004 Conference Planning Committee, Local LITA Distributed Systems and Networks Interest lenging, perilous and exciting time for libraries. Arrangements Chair, 2003-2004; CLA 2006 Group, 1987-1992. Chair, 1990-1992. Vice- ALA is the professional association of choice for Conference Planning Committee Chair, 2005- Chair, 1989-1990. ACRL Audiovisual Commit- those who are committed to our legacy, who are 2006. tee, 1985-1989. LAMA-SASS Publications and concerned about our present, and who care HONORS AND AWARDS: Phi Beta Kappa, 1974. Bibliography Committee1984-1988. ALA-NMRT about our future. Your Association recently Library Journal’s “Movers and Shakers,” March Conference Mentor Program (volunteer), 1994- renewed its commitment to: • Promote the pro- 2002. Member, Pioneer Class (2000), Stanford/ 1996. ACRL/AECT (Association for Educational fession; • Develop and improve library and infor- California State Library Institute on 21st Cen- Communications and Technology) Joint Com- mation services; and • Advocate for the value of tury Librarianship. mittee, 1988-1990. libraries in a free and open information society. ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Book reviewer, Voice of OFFICES HELD IN STATE & REGIONAL LIBRARY & Council is the governing body of ALA. As one of Youth Advocates (VOYA), 1994-present. “Teen OTHER ASSOCIATIONS: GLA (Georgia Library 100 elected councilors at large, I pledge to: • Screen” video review column, VOYA, 2001- Association), Editorial Board, Georgia Library Understand how Council can work for positive present. Media reviewer, School Library Jour- Quarterly, 1994-1998. Associate Editor, 1996- change in the profession; • Influence Council’s nal, 1999-present. Articles: “This, Too, Shall 1998. GAIT (Georgia Association for Instruc- agenda and activities in these key areas; and • Pass,” School Library Journal, Nov. 1998; “Fairy tional Technology), Board member/higher edu- Report back to you what Council does and how Tale Retellings: An Annotated Bibliography,” cation (elected), 1991-1992. ILA (Illinois Library its work affects you. With your support, I’ll give it VOYA, Dec. 1996. Books: “Teens and the Big Association) Annual Program Planning a try! Thank you very much. Screen” in Thinking Outside the Book, ed. Committee, Poster Session Subcommittee, —CHARLES FORREST C. Allen Nichols, Libraries Unlimited, 2004. Four 1986-1988. MLA (Medical Library Association) (non-library-related) nonfiction series books for Medical Schools Libraries Section, Nominating young people. Committee, 1983. 32. ELINOR FOSTER, Dean of Library ALA Member Since: 1989. HONORS AND AWARDS: 2004. Best Paper Award. Services, University of North Carolina at For the paper “Segmenting the library market: Pembroke. Statement of Professional Concerns: Reaching out to the user community by reach- EDUCATION: Wake Forest University, B.A., 1964; I have a variety of professional interests and ing across the organization”. Sponsored by the UNC Greensboro, M.L.S., 1979; UNC Greens- concerns, and I hope to represent those in the Academic Library Division of the Georgia boro, Ed.D., 1986. larger context of ALA. I am a strong supporter of Library Association and EBSCO Subscription ALA ACTIVITIES: ALA Human Resources youth services, active in YALSA; I am a Services; awarded at the fall conference of the Development and Advisory Committee, 2006- California librarian, active in my state associa- Georgia Council of Media Organizations, 2007; ACRL Effective Practices Committee, tion; I am an administrator in an urban/suburban Athens, GA, October 14. 2004. 2002. Best 2006-2007; LAMA Leadership Development library; I am interested in nurturing a vital and Paper Award. For the paper “From Inputs to Committee, 2001-2005; ACRL Intellectual forward-looking group of librarians and library Outcomes: Measuring Library Service Effective- Freedom Committee, 2001-2002; ACRL Pro- workers for the future; I believe in the power of ness through User Surveys,” co-authored with fessional Enhancement Committee, 1998-2000; library associations to influence the profession; Amy Williamson. Sponsored by the Academic LAMA Comparative Library Organization Com- and I want ALA to continue to be a strong voice Library Division of the Georgia Library mittee, 1998-2000; LAMA Small Libraries Publi- for intellectual freedom and for positive library- Association and Blackwell’s; awarded at the fall cations Series Committee, 1993-1995; ACRL related legislation. —SARAH FLOWERS conference of the Georgia Council of Media Planning Committee, 1993-1994; ACRL Stand- Organizations, Athens, GA, October 10, 2002. ards and Accreditation Committee, 1988-1991. 1985. Microforms International “PaperLess 14 OFFICES HELD IN STATE & REGIONAL LIBRARY & 33. LOIDA GARCIA-FEBO, Assistant Coordi- Ethnic Caucuses without Borders.” Versed. OTHER ASSOCIATIONS: UNC System University nator, Special Services, Queens Library. January 2006. Focus on issues affecting Library Council, Vice Chair 2005-2007, Secre- EDUCATION: Master of Library and Information libraries as ‘the heart of the community.’ Article: tary, 2001-2005; University of Texas System Science,University of Puerto Rico, 1999; “Our Daughters-Young Latinas in Crisis.” Texas Council of State University Librarians, Bachelor of Arts, Business Education, Uni- Criticas. 15 August 2006. Secretary, 1998; North Georgia Associated versity of Puerto Rico, 1996. ALA Member Since: 2001. Libraries, Secretary-Treasurer, 1989; Georgia ALA ACTIVITIES: ALA/Intellectual Freedom Library Association, Chair, Public Relations Round Table/ Director-at-Large 2006-2008; Statement of Professional Concerns: Committee, 1998-1989; North Carolina Commu- International Relations Committee, member I am genuinely interested in promoting intellec- nity College Learning Resources Associates, 2006-2008; International Relations Round tual freedom, library and information profession- Secretary and District Director, 1985-1986. Table/Americas Subcommittee member, 2002- als in alliance with civil society organizations. It HONORS AND AWARDS: Awarded North Carolina 2004; 2004-2006; Diversity Committee/Diversity is not a luxury, it is a need. I am deeply commit- Library Association Scholarships in 1978 Council [REFORMA representative] 2004-2005; ted to advocate for free and equal services to all (Query-Long) and Memorial (1984); selected for 2005-2006. regardless any individual’s nationality, residen- presentation at the North Carolina Association OFFICES HELD IN STATE & REGIONAL LIBRARY & cy, or status. I am very eager to continue work- of School Librarians Media Fair, 1982; served OTHER ASSOCIATIONS: IFLA/New Professionals ing with ALA different units and affiliates, beyond as the University of Texas-Pan American repre- Discussion Group [NPDG] -Convenor 2004- their borders, to establish and promote pro- sentative on the South Texas Community Present. Management of Library Associations grams of benefit and unity to all members. I am College Advisory Committee, 1993-98; served Section-Ex-Officio member 2005-Present. committed to work with senior librarians and as the library representative on the SACS visit- FAIFE Co-opt member 2006-2007. REFOR- professional bodies to help facilitate the devel- ing team to Chowan College in 1998; won the MA/Executive Board member/Chapter Repre- opment of new librarians within libraries and slogan contest on “The Future of North Carolina sentative 2006-2008; REFORMA/Northeast professional associations. I intend to continue Libraries,” 1999; asked to make presentation on Chapter President, 2005-2006; Board Member/ the work started when I co-established IFLA several occasions to the Col. Thomas Robeson Librarian of the Year Award [LOTY], Chair 2003- New Professionals Discussion Group to broad- Chapter of the Daughters of the American 2005; Northeast Chapter Programs Committee, en the involvement of recently qualified profes- Revolution in Lumberton, NC, on topics relating Liasion to New York Library Association sionals in ALA, its core values and professional to libraries and American history. 2003-2005. ACURIL, Association of Carib- priorities. —LOIDA GARCIA-FEBO ACCOMPLISHMENTS: A native of Henderson, North bean Universities, Research, Investigation Carolina, I have served in positions of library Libraries-Public Relations Committee, 2003. service in public school, community college, and Currently a member. 34. CAROLYN LOWE GARNES, Atlanta, GA. university settings in North Carolina, as well as HONORS AND AWARDS: Selected to be one of EDUCATION: BS Alcorn State University, English college and university settings in Georgia and three librarians whose picture appears in Ed., 1970; MSLS, University of Illinois, 1972. Texas. I was the director of library services at Queens Library’s promotional campaign in ALA ACTIVITIES: American Library Association the following: Brenau College, Pembroke State buses and buses’ shelters in the borough of 1980-present: Continuous Member; Council University, and the University of Texas-Pan Queens, N.Y. Campaigns on 2006 and 2007. 2002-2005; Social Responsibilities Round American; currently I am Dean of Library Selected to participate in a Soaring to Table, Member-at-Large 1996-2000 & 1986- Services at the University of North Carolina at Excellence national video teleconference from 1989; Chair, Coretta Scott King Book Award, Pembroke. My publications include a mono- College of DuPage titled Serving Immigrant Task Force 1993-1997; Office of Literacy and graph (FROM READING ROOM TO RE- Populations: A Library Prototype for Diversity. Outreach Services, Advisory Committee 1993- SOURCE CENTER: THE HISTORY OF THE Queens Library’s Library Luminary Award for 1995; Young Adult Services Division, Confer- BRENAU COLLEGE LIBRARY, 1989); several “developing and promoting the Spanish lan- ence Planning, 1984; Black Caucus of ALA , articles, including one in the summer 2006 issue guage collection; planning, organizing and pro- Executive Board, 1989-1990 & 1999-2001; of LIBRARY ADMINISTRATION & MANAGE- moting cultural arts programs, location of part- Black Caucus of ALA , 4th National Conference, MENT and one in COLLEGE & RESEARCH ners for co-sponsorship of Hispanic cultural Program Chair 1999; Public Library Association LIBRARIES NEWS 60: several book reviews events and more, in support of multilingual and 1980-2000 Young Adult Services Division 1980- published in THE FAYETTEVILLE OBSERVER multicultural library services. September 2004.” 2000 Library Administration and Management 2004-06; an article on the history of the library at Selected from more than 750 applicants as one Division, 1999-2003, Association of School Pembroke State University in THE ROBESON- of the 30 fellows for the “Fellowship for the Librarians, 2007. IAN, 1992; annual reports and procedures man- Americas’ program, sponsored by the IFLA OFFICES HELD IN STATE & REGIONAL LIBRARY & uals at UT Pan American and UNC Pembroke. 2001 National Organizing Committee to attend OTHER ASSOCIATIONS: Fulton County Employees My professional service has included confer- the IFLA Conference in Buenos Aires, Argentina Association, Vice President, 1985-86. ence planning and committee work for North in August, 2004. ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Retired— 30 year tenure Carolina community college and comprehensive ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Co-established (2004) and is with Atlanta-Fulton Public Library moving from library organizations.. still co-convenor of IFLA/New Professionals entry level librarian to Deputy Director. ALA Member Since: 1984. Discussion Group which seeks to broaden the Designed, implemented and directed the Library Statement of Professional Concerns: involvement of recently qualified professionals System’s outreach program; reaching out to It’s more important than ever to assist library in IFLA. Articles: “New Professionals Wave at special populations including public housing users in embracing the elevated sense of the IFLA.” Versed. January 2005. “Diary of a Young residents, geographically isolated, senior citi- library as a place we in the profession have Latina Librarian at IFLA-Buenos Aires.” zens and “at-risk” preschoolers. Worked effec- always enjoyed. The library is where the users REFORMA Newsletter. 22(3) 2004: 1, 19. Since tively with schools and promoted the enjoyment are appreciated as individuals who love the 2002 work with IFLA/FAIFE as a Spanish lan- of reading, life long learning and family literacy resources and ambiance afforded by libraries, guage translator collaborator. Includes IFLA/ throughout the community. Currently, a library and we, the library professionals, guide the FAIFE 2003 and 2005 World Reports, and their consultant on special assignment as a media users to taking optimum advantage of the questionnaires and answers from Spanish lan- specialist at a local elementary school. plethora of resources libraries offer. What’s guage countries; 2006 Theme Report. ALA Member Since: 2001. more, libraries are an outstanding value in that Advocacy: free access to information to all. Due these splendid resources are made available at to recent events, I’ve focused on the right of Statement of Professional Concerns: little or no direct charge to the customers; we access to information by immigrants regardless I would welcome a second term on the ALA gov- know this and want to make certain this elevat- of their background or legal status. Article: erning council. I believe that recruiting and men- ed sense of the value of libraries is widely rec- “Librarians Unite Against H.R. 4437.” REFOR- toring are vital to our survival as a profession. ognized and appreciated. In summary, the MA Newsletter. 24 (1/2) 2006, 11. Initiated The future of our profession is highly contingent library as a place, a destination of choice, is a REFORMA Northeast joint conferences with on our ability to train a new generation of librar- concept that needs to be reinforced by librarians ALA ethnic caucuses; joint program with BCALA ians. Senior librarians are in a crucial position to as individuals and by our professional organiza- presented in May 2005; joint BCALA and CALA assist in the mentoring and recruiting effort. It is tion. Council must support this aspect of ALA’s program, in 2006. Scheduled: Joint ALA five incumbent on to us to develop mentoring and functionality. —ELINOR FOSTER caucus program for May ’07. Article: “ALA career development programs that cultivate cul- 15 turally sensitive and deeply committed librarians 2001-2002; Member, LAMA PRMS John Cotton People who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing Forum: who will continue to serve our diverse communi- Dana Library PR Award Committee, 1998-2001, chair 1991, 1997, 2003; PLA Representative to ties. I am proud to have co-founded a mentoring 2003-2006. the Accessibility Assembly: 2005-2007. group in Atlanta where many of our mentees OFFICES HELD IN STATE & REGIONAL LIBRARY & OFFICES HELD IN STATE & REGIONAL LIBRARY & have experienced promotional opportunities and OTHER ASSOCIATIONS: President, Southeastern OTHER ASSOCIATIONS: California Library Associa- job enhancement. I support ALA’s strategic plan Library Association (SELA) 2004-2006; tion, Services to Restricted or Disabled Persons designed to enhance our professional develop- Member, Kentucky Public Library Association Roundtable, chair 2000-2001 and 2007, mem- ment and ensure access to information for all. (KPLA) Legislative Committee 1993-Present; ber 1993-present; San Francisco Mayor’s —CAROLYN LOWE GARNES Secretary, Kentucky Library Association (KLA) Disability Council: Vice-Chair 1996-1997, mem- 1997-1998; Chair, SELA/KLA Joint Conference ber 1993-1997; Hearing Society for the Bay Committee 1995-1996; Chair, KLA Public Area-Hearing Impaired Program Advisory 35. CLAYTON GARTHWAIT, Access Services Library Section 1994-1995; Chair, KLA, Public Board: member 1991-1997. Librarian, West Chester University. Library Section Conference 1994; In-Focus ACCOMPLISHMENTS: I was honored to work with EDUCATION: University of Delaware, B.A. History, Editor, KLA Association Newsletter 1990- the Bay Area Deaf Community to design an 1992; Drexel University, M.S. Library and 1993; Chair, KLA Public Relations Committee, “ideal Deaf library” for San Francisco’s new Information Studies, 1997. 1987-1988. Main Library, which opened in 1996. Serving as ALA ACTIVITIES: ACRL, member, 2005- EBSS, HONORS AND AWARDS: Kentucky Public Library the Library’s Access Services Manager and RBMS, ULS; LAMA, member, 2005-LOMS; Association, Outstanding Public Library Service ADA Coordinator for public services has given LITA, member, 2005-; RUSA, member, 2005- Award 2006; Commonwealth of Kentucky, me the opportunity to work with colleagues to HS, STARS; ERT, member, 2005-; NMRT, mem- Employee Recognition Award 2003; Woodford make the whole SFPL system more accessible ber, 2005- archives committee, 2006, 2007. County Business and Professional Women’s for users with disabilities. With a colleague at HONORS AND AWARDS: Beta Phi Mu, Sigma Club, Business Equity Award 1997; ALA, LAMA Oakland Public Library, I founded a group called Chapter, admitted 1997. & The H. W. Wilson Company, John Cotton Bay Area Disability Services Librarians, which ACCOMPLISHMENTS: I am currently a University Dana Public Relations Award 1995; Woodford has met bi-monthly for more than 10 years to librarian serving a diverse patron population. As County Business and Professional Women’s provide a place for librarians to share informa- Access Services librarian I am involved with Club, Woman of Achievement Award 1994. tion and plan together. Publications: “Access many areas of the library including circulation, ACCOMPLISHMENTS: “We Lobbied Legislators with Through Technology” in NetConnect (supple- reserves, ILL, public computer workstations, 70 Bookmobiles,” MLS:Marketing Library Serv- ment to Library Journal) Spring 2004. Editor: staff supervision, ADA issues, printing and ices, May/June, 2006. “Public Library A,B,C’s: “Guidelines for Library and Information Services more. I also work at the reference desk, give Advocacy, Bookmobiles and the Common- for the American Deaf Community,” Chicago, IL: instruction sessions, and help with collection wealth,” Kentucky Libraries, Summer, 2005. ALA/ASCLA, 1996. development. My position provides opportuni- “Literacy: Investing in Kentucky’s People.” ALA Member Since: 1986. ties to help patrons in many ways. My first pro- Kentucky Monthly, August, 2001. “Planning for fessional position was at the University of Public Libraries,” Kentucky Libraries, Winter, Statement of Professional Concerns: Pennsylvania Law Library where I spent 5 years 1997. “Kentucky Public Library Advocacy: Working in disability communities and participat- as Head of Circulation/Digital projects manager. Building Bridges to Tomorrow,” Kentucky ing in various ALA diversity initiatives has made I have a strong interest and experience in Libraries, Summer, 1995. me passionate about ensuring that all kinds of archives and special collections. I have also ALA Member Since: 1984. libraries have the ability to provide access to worked in special libraries. I am active in local, their services and materials for users of all abil- state, and national library organizations (AALL, Statement of Professional Concerns: ities and ages, and who represent all racial and PALA, KLN, TCLC). If elected to a Council I will The contemporary library is building on tradition ethnic groups. I am eager to find more ways for strive to serve all ALA members with an earnest while anticipating the future in an uncertain members in various ALA divisions to work dedication to the organization. world. In the past, libraries and library workers together to develop tools and resources to help ALA Member Since: 1997-98, 2005-. were predictable. There were few options avail- colleagues implement the “big picture” policies able for service. Today, there are myriad oppor- and guidelines found in the ALA Handbook. Statement of Professional Concerns: tunities coupled with limited resources. As the Using principles of universal design, we can My professional concerns are many. I am partic- competition for private and public funds assure excellent public service through accessi- ularly interested in service improvements for our becomes stronger, it is vital for library staff and ble electronic resources as well as accessible patrons. I strive to find a balance between elec- supporters to advocate for quality libraries and buildings. Finally, I am excited by the power of tronic and traditional resources. I want libraries well trained personnel. My participation in ALA the ALA 2.0 recommendations for expanding to maintain a valuable place in all communities. has offered me an opportunity to work with a opportunities for all members to participate Council would give me an opportunity to make a variety of creative and hard working individuals meaningfully in the activities of the Association. real impact on all types of libraries. I would like from diverse backgrounds and disciplines, I wel- —MARTI GODDARD ALA Council to work as a body to represent the come the opportunity to further serve the mem- concerns of all libraries in all areas. Libraries bership of the American Library Association. first! I feel my work experience has given me —JUDITH GIBBONS 38. CATHERINE GREENE, Director, Library valuable insight into the myriad of issues facing Services, Miami Country Day School. libraries and librarianship. EDUCATION: Trinity College-Burlington VT, B.A. —CLAYTON GARTHWAIT 37. MARTI GODDARD, Access Services (English) 1963; Chapman University- Orange, Manager, San Francisco Public Library. CA, M.A. ( Education), 1972; University of So. Education: University of Northern Colorado, Calif.-Los Angeles, CA, M.S.L.S., 1974. 36. JUDITH GIBBONS, Director, Field Serv- B.A., Deaf Education, 1975; University of ALA ACTIVITIES: Career Development Precon- ices Division, Kentucky Department for Libraries Hawaii at Manoa, M.L.S., 1983. ference Task Force, ASCLA 2002-2004; Ameri- and Archives. ALA ACTIVITIES: ALA Diversity Council: chair can Libraries Advisory Committee, 2005-2007. EDUCATION: M.S.L.S., University of Kentucky, 2005 & 2006, member 2004-2007; Office of OFFICES HELD IN STATE & REGIONAL LIBRARY & 1978; M.P.A., Kentucky State University, 1994; Library Outreach Services Advisory Committee: OTHER ASSOCIATIONS: Founding member: B.A., Pennsylvania State University, 1972. member 1990-1994; ASCLA/Americans with Southeast Florida Independent Librarians ALA ACTIVITIES: Chair, ALA Public Awareness Disabilities Act Assembly: member 1996-pres- Consortia, Chairman: 2003-present. Committee 2006-Present; Member, Leslie ent; ASCLA Nominating Committee: member HONORS AND AWARDS: Beta Phi Mu 1974 Burger Presidential Advisory Committee, 2005- 2005, chair 2004; ASCLA Organization and (University of So. Calif.) Education Award- Present; Member, Carol A. Brey-Casiano Bylaws Committee: member 2000-2001; School of Education, Univ. of So Calif. 1974. Presidential Advisory Committee, 2003-2004; ASCLA Standards Review Committee: member ACCOMPLISHMENTS: I have been a member of the Chair, PLA Excellence in Small/Rural Library 1996-1999; PLA Conference Planning Com- Editorial Board of The Admission Review from Service Award Jury, 2006-Present; ASCLA, mittee: member 1998-1999; ASCLA/Libraries Fall 2004 to the present; I’m presently writing an Director at Large, 2001-2003; Chair, ALA Serving Special Populations Section: chair 2000 article for publication in the Fall 2006 issue. I’m LAMA Public Relations Section Executive Board and 2006; ASCLA/LSSPS/Library Service to on the Board of Directors of the Children’s 16 Museum of Boca Raton, FL.; I also represent ACCOMPLISHMENTS: The most rewarding profes- Statement of Professional Concerns: the Museum at collaborative videoconferences sional contribution that I can claim is to be one I am concerned about the state of intellectual sponsored by the Corporation for Public of the creators and producers of our library’s freedom in public libraries, the right of privacy of Broadcasting (CPB) and The Institute of annual Cultural Festivals. I had long been con- the individual library user, and the equal access Museum and Library Services (IMLS). I am a cerned about the lack of cultural diversity in our of all to information, to library materials, and to founding member of the Southeast Florida library’s customer base, given that we live in a the Internet. I am convinced that the profession Independent Librarian’s Consortia; our third large university town and that over 48 different of librarianship needs to reaffirm these as core year begins Sept. 2006. When I was a medical languages are spoken by children in our public values, and library schools need to pass them librarian, I reviewed medical books for Library school system. Introducing the library and our on to the next generation of librarians. I believe Journal. I’ve also reviewed grant applications for services to members of the Hispanic, African the statements in the Library Bill of Rights and the Institute of Museum and Library Services American and Native American ethnic groups in Libraries: An American Value should be revisit- (IMLS). I initiated membership in SEFLIN mak- Norman was difficult until we began holding ed, reinforced, and readopted by today’s ing Miami Country Day School the first inde- annual grant-based cultural festivals in 2003. American Library Association. pendent school to be accepted for membership The Hispanic Festival each fall has grown from —LARRY GRIECO in this organization; I presently serve on the original attendance of 400 to over 2200 last LAM committee and the Reference committee. year. Likewise, the Black History Festival in At the 33rd Annual FAME Conference Oct. 19- February and the Native American Festival in 41. CLAIRE B. GRITZER, Director, New 21, 2005 in Orlando, I jointly presented a con- November draw thousands of people—many of Hampshire Library Trustees Association. current session with two librarian colleagues. them new customers—to the library, as well. EDUCATION: Southern Ct State College, M.L.S.- ALA Member Since: 1999. The importance of inviting diverse cultural and Computer Technology Course, 2002; University ethnic groups to our libraries only increases as of Hartford-Executive Master’s Degree Public Statement of Professional Concerns: the political climate becomes more heated Administration, 1992; Eastern CT State College- There are approximately 122,000 libraries in the regarding immigration. Libraries can honor and B.S., 1983. United States and we face a terrible shortage of explain the gift of diversity better than any other ALA ACTIVITIES: 2005-Legislative Chair ALTA- professional librarians. The ramifications of this institution. Representative for ALA; ALA Round Table-New dire fact should ignite strong emotions and be a ALA Member Since: 1989. Member; ALTA Action Development Committee call to action for this growing problem. There is 2004-2007; ALTA Education for Trustees- one solution: Recruit and Educate. It is impera- Statement of Professional Concerns: 2004-2006; ALTA Local Arrangements tive that the collaborative efforts of all ALA divi- The two most urgent professional concerns I Committee-2003-2007; ALTA President’s sions, members and library schools be united in have are a lack of ethnic diversity in librarian- Program-2004-2006. an aggressive recruiting campaign. Place this ship and the importance of fundraising, tradi- OFFICES HELD IN STATE & REGIONAL LIBRARY & issue on meeting agendas and address it as a tional and non-traditional, for library stability. We OTHER ASSOCIATIONS: Vice President NH Library priority to lay the groundwork and alleviate the face a troubling lack of diverse staff in our Trustee Association-2001-2005; Trustee Chair- shortage increase. We need to find educated library, despite recruiting efforts, and I hear from Twin Mountain Public Library 2000-Present; candidates for library schools. We should “grow colleagues in other public and academic Regional President “International Training in our own” by encouraging staff members to libraries that they are facing the same chal- Communication”-1997-1998, 2002-2003; Vice become librarians. Publicize the increased fund- lenge. The lack of ethnically diverse job appli- President “CT State Democratic Women’s ing in the Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian cants concerns me for both professional and Club”-1994; Bylaws Chair-National Federa- Grant Program, investigate scholarships at paraprofessional positions, as paraprofession- tion of Democratic Women-2001; Executive library schools and encourage potential candi- als often choose to enter graduate school for the Vice President Ct State Federation of Demo- dates of quality to apply. We need to be proac- MLIS after working in a library at an entry level. cratic Women. tive and take a leadership role in recruitment. We need to discover why we, as a profession, HONORS AND AWARDS: ALTA Gale Outstanding —CATHERINE GREENE aren’t appealing to people from different ethnic Trustee Conference Grant $750-2001; ALA- backgrounds and what we can do to change the Literacy Award-Gail Dysleski, President- situation quickly and effectively. We must also Outstanding Achievement in the struggle 39. SUSAN F. GREGORY, Branch Manager, keep library doors open, so I am committed to against Literacy-2001; International Training in Norman Public Library/Pioneer Library System. providing the most informative, useful programs Communication (ITC)-1993; Appreciation for EDUCATION: University of Oklahoma, B.A. in on different fundraising techniques to ALA col- Outstanding Member State of CT General History, 1978; University of Oklahoma, M.L.I.S., leagues at library conferences and other appro- Assembly Official Citation-1985; State of CT 1986. priate venues. Thank you! Secretary of State Official Citation 1985; Pro- ALA ACTIVITIES: LAMA Cultural Diversity Grant —SUSAN F. GREGORY clamation from Secretary of State and Mayor of Committee, Member, 2006-2008; LAMA Finan- South Windsor, CT-1983; Official Citation-Sec- cial Advancement Committee, Member, 2005- retary of State Barbara Kennelly for Services 2007; LAMA Board of Directors, FRFDS,1998; 40. LARRY GRIECO, Library Director, Gilpin Rendered during the 1981 General Assembly. LAMA FRFDS Trends and Marketing County Public Library District. ACCOMPLISHMENTS: International Training in Committee, Member,2003-2006; LAMA FRFDS EDUCATION: S.U.N.Y. at Buffalo, Undergraduate Communications publications; Training Con- Virtual Membership Task Force, Member, 1999- English B.A., 1970; S.U.N.Y. at Buffalo, sultant; Research Analyst extraordinaire; to 2001; LAMA FRFDS Nominating Committee, Graduate Library Science M.L.S., 1973. include Evaluation abilities at all levels of disci- Member, 1999; LAMA FRFDS Section,Chair, ALA ACTIVITIES: ALA/PLA Rural Library Services pline. Meeting Planner for various Workshops 1997; LAMA FRFDS, Executive Committee, Committee, 2002-Present, Chair of Committee, and Conventions. Presently at the local level, Member-at-large, 1991-1993; LAMA FRFDS 2006. duties entrusted are Trustee of the Trust Funds. Program Committee, 1988-1992; LAMA FRFDS OFFICES HELD IN STATE & REGIONAL LIBRARY & My background included being Liaison to the Fund Fare Committee, Co-Chair, 1988-1990. OTHER ASSOCIATIONS: Head, Small Libraries Secretary of State in Connecticut by virtue of my OFFICES HELD IN STATE & REGIONAL LIBRARY & Section, Colorado Library Association, 1987; position as First Vice President of the Regis- OTHER ASSOCIATIONS: Oklahoma Library Chair, Intellectual Freedom Committee, Moun- trar’s Association and a member of the Association, Co-Chair, BookStore Committee, tain Plains Library Association, 1988. Legislative Committee with the power and privi- 2005; Oklahoma Library Association, Chair, ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Organizer, “Intellectual Free- lege to enact new laws. Reference Roundtable, 1990. NEH “Let’s Talk dom for Rural Libraries: How to Keep the Library ALA Member Since: 2001. About It” Board of Directors, Oklahoma, 1989- for Everyone.” Program at ALA Annual Con- 1997. United Way of Cleveland County ference, 2006. Panelist, “Congratulations, Rural Statement of Professional Concerns: Campaign Cabinet, Member, 2005-2006. United Library Director! You’ve got the Job. Now What?”, It has come to my attention that the number of Way of Cleveland County Allocations Com- program at ALA Annual Conference, 2005. Councilors-at-Large is staggering and that the mittee, Member, 2006. ALA Member Since: 2000. discipline seems to be that members mostly HONORS AND AWARDS: Leadership Norman, have an academic background. It would be fea- Class of 1997, Norman Chamber of Commerce. sible to include more Public Library and/or staff Beta Phi Mu, 1986. members as well as Trustees of the Library or a 17 percentage thereof. There should also be term 43. ELAINE HARGER, Librarian, Mount Si 44. AMY HARMON, Reference & Archives limits for a variety of creative ideals to be High School. Librarian, Hudson Library & Historical Society. brought forth by the minority. As I noted during a EDUCATION: Columbia University, M.L.S., 1988; EDUCATION: University of Pittsburgh, M.L.I.S, debate, there was dissension towards establish- University of Utah, B.A., 1982. 2004; Carlow University,B.A., History, Minor: ing a salary for a Librarian without taking into ALA ACTIVITIES: Councilor-at-large, ALA Council Information Systems Management, 2003; Case consideration the laws in each state vary and (1998 to 2005); coordinator, Social Respon- Western Reserve University, 1996-2001 many could not afford the sum of $40,000, but sibilities Round Table (2005-present); co-chair, Coursework completed towards B.A. in History, no one made a motion to the contrary and it International Responsibilities Task Force-SRRT Political Science. passed. A more focussed program for (2002 to 2005); member, Committee on ALA ACTIVITIES: RUSA RSS Marketing & Public Councilors-at-Large would be beneficial and Education (2005-present); member, Committee Relations Committee 2005-2007; RUSA RSS productive for the benefit of the whole. on Organization (2001 to 2003); secretary, Reference Services in Public Libraries —CLAIRE B. GRITZER Social Responsibilities Round Table (1996-99); Discussion Group 2006-2008; NMRT Midwinter co-chair, ALA/AFL-CIO Joint Committee on Social Committee 2006, 2008; NMRT Marketing Library Services to Labor Groups (1990-93); Task Force 2007-2008; NMRT Student and 42. CHARLES HANSON, Director of Library chair, Social Responsibility Round Table’s Student Chapter Outreach Committee 2007- Services, Kettering University. Education: Library Union Task Force (1991-93). 2008; NMRT Liaison to LAMA Membership EDUCATION: B.A., University of Wisconsin-Eau OFFICES HELD IN STATE & REGIONAL LIBRARY & Committee 2005-2006; ALA-APA Pay Equity Claire; M.L.S., University of Wisconsin, OTHER ASSOCIATIONS: School Leadership Team, Subcommittee Member 2007-2008. Milwaukee; Ph.D., Bowling Green State University. PS/IS 176, New York NY-member (1999 to pres- ACCOMPLISHMENTS: I have written for the NMRT ALA ACTIVITIES: PLA Membership Committee, ent); chair (2002/03); Snoqualmie Education newsletter, Footnotes. As a recent MLIS gradu- 1980-1986; PLA International Relations Association-building rep. (2006-present); United ate, I have not had the opportunity to gain many Committee, 1988-1991 and again 2002-present; Federation of Teachers, AFT, AFL-CIO-chapter accolades within the profession. However, I do Chair, LAMA Council of Library Affiliates, 1994- chair (Nov. 2002 to 2004); United University not see this is a detriment to my candidacy. I am 1995; LAMA, Small Libraries Publications Professions, AFT, AFL-CIO-shop steward & del- enthusiastic and passionate about the issues Committee, 1997-2000; PLA President’s Com- egate (1993-1996). pertinent to libraries and would be honored to mittee, 1991; IFLA delegate, 2003-present; ACCOMPLISHMENTS: I am co-founder of the serve as a Councilor-at-Large. Member, ACRL and SRRT; Intellectual Progressive Librarians Guild, and managing ALA Member Since: 2004. Freedom; National Library Week Subcom- editor of Progressive Librarian (1989 to pres- mittee, 2004-2006; FOLUSA Board member ent). From 1996-2005 I was advisory board Statement of Professional Concerns: and Secretary, 2004-present. member for Alternative Press Center, Baltimore, My attraction to the Councilor-at-Large office OFFICES HELD IN STATE & REGIONAL LIBRARY & and from 1997-2000 tutored for Newark (NJ) lies in the desire to represent the needs of those OTHER ASSOCIATIONS: Chair, Michigan Library Literacy Campaign. While librarian at PS/IS 176 members that do not come to Council sessions. Association Management & Administration in New York City, I participated on the District 6 It is appalling the number of people that do not Division, 1994-1995; Member, MLA Executive Dual Language Fellows Program action attend these sessions. The barriers appear to Board, 1994-1995; Trustee and Secretary, research team and was co-facilitator of the not only to be apathy but a disconnect as to how Michigan Library Consortium, 1990-1995; MLA teams from 2001-2003, and edited three vol- Council functions, how one can participate, etc. Public Policy Committee, 1989-1991; President, umes of action research papers entitled Action Many members are seemingly intimidated by Friends of Michigan Libraries, 1997-1999 and Research in a Dual Language Setting. During Council. Another issue that goes hand-in-hand current Board member;Secretary, Detroit 2003/04 school year I developed a book-making with this is the attrition of “NextGen” librarians Suburban Roundtable, 1990-1991; President, class for 8th grade boys, and continue this work and/or new graduates. It is important to engage Grosse Pointe Kiwanis, 1998-1999, and current with “Zines for All: introduction to zines and book these members and to create better communi- international delegate. arts” in my current position. In 2004, I was pri- cation within the organization. Other areas of HONORS AND AWARDS: John Cotton Dana Award mary author of a Department of Education concern include diversity within the profession, (library), 1996. Distinguished Service Award, Improving Literacy Through School Libraries advocacy and intellectual freedom. While our Friends of the Grosse Pointe Public Library, 1995. grant proposal, which won $100,000 for 6 political climate is changing, it is imperative to ACCOMPLISHMENTS: My background includes school libraries in upper Manhattan. I’ve be vigilant and illustrate that libraries and library work in various types of libraries-academic, authored nine book reviews for C&RL since workers serve important needs within a commu- public, special, and school-and these experi- 1997, and have written numerous articles for nity. It would be an honor to serve as an ALA ences have given me insight into the structure of several library publications. Most recently, I Councilor-at-Large. —AMY HARMON these organizations and their services. My organized a program for the Joint Conference of involvement with libraries and with ALA has Librarians of Color. been an ongoing commitment to quality library ALA Member Since: 1987. 45. ALLENE HAYES, Digital Projects services, and I have sustained this commitment Coordinator, Library of Congress. through committee work and through my past Statement of Professional Concerns: EDUCATION: B.A. in English Literature, Clark teaching experiences as adjunct faculty in the My greatest concern is the erosion of the social, College, completing senior year at Richmond Library and Information Science Program at political and environmental fabric of our country. College in London, England, 1980; Graduate Wayne State University. My key focus now is on Threats to civil liberties coming from the highest Certificate in British Literature, University of Friends groups and how Friends can provide realms of government, social structures that Oxford, Oxford, England, 1981; M.L.S., strong library support through advocacy and encourage violence, apathy and ignorance, and University of Maryland, College Park, MD, 1986. community involvement. the willful neglect of our planet’s health are ALA ACTIVITIES: ALA ALCTS Electronic ALA Member Since: 1977. causing tremendous stress throughout the Resources Interest Group, Vice-Chair/Chair world. I believe that libraries have a central role 2006-2007; BCALA International Relations Statement of Professional Concerns: to play in helping our nation transition from one Committee Co-Chair 2005-2006 and Board of My library work experiences in various types of characterized by waste and mean-spiritedness Directors, 2006-2007, LITA Emerging Tech- libraries-academic, public, special and school- to one that can truly foster community and net- nologies Interest Group member. has given me insight into the challenges and works of support for humanity’s uncertain future. OFFICES HELD IN STATE & REGIONAL LIBRARY & issues facing these libraries. I believe that these Libraries can inform individuals and provide OTHER ASSOCIATIONS: OCLC CORC Users experiences have made me committed to being forums for people to rethink how we live. Group 1999-2001, member; DCLC member a strong advocate for quality library services Libraries can foster understanding between 1992-1999; LC Daniel A.P. Murray African and how ALA can assist libraries in fulfilling their generations and across differences of all sorts American Culture Association, President 1994- mission. I have a strong commitment to Friends in order to arrive at ideas and actions that sup- 1996, Vice President 1992-1993, Publica- groups and I would like to see an even stronger port all human beings with equality and fairness. tions Chair 1986-1991, current member; Library support for advocacy and community involve- Calls for neutrality within our profession during of Congress Professionals Association mem- ment in libraries. —CHARLES HANSON times of crisis, such as we now face, are grave- ber, 1984-2006; Delta Sigma Theta member ly and dangerously mistaken. since 1986. —ELAINE HARGER 18 HONORS AND AWARDS: US Senior Congressional 2002, I have served on the Orange County, FL Recruitment for Cataloging (Chair) 85-88; Ctte Fellowship Award 1985-1986; LC Intern Award Membership and Mission Review Board which on Education, Recruitment and Training for 1991-1992; Certificate of Congressional helps locate members for other county advisory Cataloging, 1988-89; Planning Ctte for Classifi- Recognition 1994; LC Special Achievement and boards. I would now like to make a contribution cation Institutes, 84-88; Map Cataloging DG Cash Award 2001; LC Special Achievement and in my chosen profession by serving on Council. (Founder and Chair), 85-86; Maps and Cash Award 2002; LC On-The-Spot Cash I am prepared to make the commitment to Geography Round table (MAGERT): Nominat- Award 2003. attend both Annual and Midwinter Conferences ing Ctte, 1980-81; Liaison to CC:DA, 84-85; ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Allene Hayes is currently the and serve as a voice for library workers. Cataloging and Classification ALCTS (RTSD), Digital Projects Coordinator for the Acquisitions ALA Member Since: 1977. 85-87; ALA Rep to Joint Steering Ctte for the and Bibliographic Access Directorate at the Revision of AACR, 89-95. Library of Congress. She is the former Team Statement of Professional Concerns: OFFICES HELD IN STATE & REGIONAL LIBRARY & Leader of the Computer Files and Microforms The increased availability of online resources OTHER ASSOCIATIONS: ALA/APA: Executive Team, was selected as a participant in the LC has been beneficial to libraries and their users. Board, 04-07; Finance and Audit Ctte, 04-07; Intern Program, and has held various positions But they’re often used as a justification to Advocacy Committee TF, 06; ALA/APA Council, at LC. Allene was also selected to serve as a reduce staffing levels. Library workers serve as Councilor at Large, 04-06; Ctte on Organization, Senior Congressional Fellow for the United a bridge between the library and it’s users to 02-04 (Chair, 03-04); Colorado Alliance of States House of Representatives. She earned make libraries successful and useful. ALA tends Research Libraries (CARL): Steering Ctte, 92- her B.A. in English Literature from Clark College to focus on issues which benefit libraries and 94; Users Group Representative, 89-92; TF on completing her senior year at Richmond College less on those impacting library workers. As Ctte Membership, 92; TF on Committee Struc- in London, England. She completed a graduate SEIU chapter chair for OCLS librarians, I have ture and Organization, 92; Bibliographic Issues program in British Literature at the University of worked to strengthen the roles and benefits for Ctte (Chair) 89-92; Association for Library and Oxford and earned her M.L.S. from the all employees and would bring that activism to Information Science Education (ALISE), University of Maryland. Allene’s published works Council. One matter I believe needs addressing Technical Services Education Special Interest include: “If You Favor Freedom: a briefing book- is dues. The current dues structure recognizes Group. Co-founder. University of Denver let on DC Statehood,” published by the DC that differences exist in the income levels of var- Graduate School of Librarianship and Infor- Statehood Commission and “Use of OCLC’s ious groups. The regular member category mation Management National Alumni Associa- CORC at the Library of Congress,” Serials should reflect that members in it also have a tion: Variously Secretary, Vice President, and Review v. 27, no. 2, 2001, also translated and wide range of salaries. Membership dues President, 1980-85. published in Vietnamese. “Report on the ALCTS should be on a sliding scale to encourage more HONORS AND AWARDS: Best of Cataloging & ERIG Meeting, ALA Midwinter, 2006,” Technical to join ALA. I would push for this if elected to Classification Quarterly, 02; Margaret Mann Services Quarterly, v. 24, no. 2, 2006. Council. —JOHN W. HENKLE, JR. Citation for outstanding professional achieve- ALA Member Since: 1994. ment in cataloging and classification, 93; Boulder Faculty Assembly Excellence in Service Statement of Professional Concerns: 47. JANET SWAN HILL, Associate Director Award, 92; Ralph E. Ellsworth Award for I have a deep interest in the direction of ALA and for Technical Services (appointed 1989) Excellence in Librarianship, 1991 (University of the library community on digital issues. I have University of Colorado Libraries. Colorado Libraries); Who’s Who in Library and worked with various vendors and institutions on EDUCATION: BA Vassar College, magna cum Information Services; Library of Congress projects and programs for new and emerging laude (Geology), 1967. MA, University of Meritorious Service Award, 75; Library of technologies including training librarians on Denver Graduate School of Library and Congress Intern, 70; Beta Phi Mu, 70 issues concerning the digital life cycle. I have Information Science, 1970. ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Selected Books: Education pro-actively shared my knowledge through par- ALA ACTIVITIES: ALA Executive Board, 04-07; for Cataloging and the Organization of ticipation in professional organizations, includ- EB Finance & Audit Ctte, 04-07; Strategic Plan Information: Pitfalls and the Pendulum, 2003; ing ALA. I currently serve as chair of the ALCTS TF; Honorary Members TF; ALA Council, Cataloging: The Professional Development Electronic Resources Interest Group. As a Councilor at Large 89-93, 95-99, 99-03, 03-06; Cycle. Editor, with Sheila Intner, 1991; minority, I am very interested in working on ALA Rep to LC Working Group on the Future of Classification of Library Materials: Current and diversity issues in librarianship. I worked as co- Bibliographic Control, 06-07; Conference Ctte, Future Potential for Providing Access. Editor, coordinator and co-presenter at the first ALA 05-07; Policy Monitoring, 06-07; Conf Ctte 2001 with Betty Bengtson, 1990. Recruiting, Joint Conference for Librarians of Color, served Coordinating Team, 99-01 (ALCTS Rep.); Educating, and Training Cataloging Librarians: on the Diversity Council at LC and currently Resolutions Ctte 92-94, Committee on Solving the Problems, editor, with Sheila Intner, serve on the Executive Board of the Black Organization 02-04 (Chair 03-04); Membership 1989. Selected Recent Articles:”Technical Caucus of ALA. I view being elected to Council Meetings Ctte, 03-04; Dewey Award Jury, 95- Services and Tenure: Impediments and as a way of deepening my participation in the 97, 02-03 (Chair, 97). President’s TF on Strategies” CCQ, 2007; “Was That a Blue profession, and as a way to serve ALA in a Membership Meeting Quorum, 01-03; Banana? Identifying a Research Topic in broader capacity. —ALLENE HAYES President’s TF on Core Values for the Technical Services.” Technicalities, 05; Profession, 99-00; President’s TF on “Cataloging Boot Camp: The Training Issue for Outsourcing, 97-99; Congress on Professional Catalogers.” ACRL Conference Proceedings, 46. JOHN W. HENKLE, JR., Collection Education, 99 (Delegate); Amer. Libs Editorial 2005). “Analog People for Digital Dreams: Development Librarian, Orange County Library Advisory Ctte, 87-90 (Chair, 89-90); Committee Staffing and Educational Considerations for System. on Accreditation, Site Visitor’s Pool, 89-04; Cataloging and Metadata Professionals.” LRTS, EDUCATION: Florida Technological University, ACRL/ALCTS/LAMA/LITA Atkinson Memorial 2005, “Constant Vigilance. Babelfish and Foot B.A., 1974; University of South Florida, M.L.S., Award Ctte, 99-03 (Chair, 02-03); ALCTS: Surgery: Perspectives on Faculty Status and 1978. President, 97-98; Pres.-Elect, 96-97; Past Pres. Tenure for Academic Librarians.” Portal, 2005; ACCOMPLISHMENTS: I have worked in a public 98-99; (Pres incl. ex official membership on 4 “Transcending Widgets: The Nature of Technical library since 1968 in positions ranging from cttes incl. chair of 2); Srch Ctte for ALCTS Services.” LCATS, 2003. “Outsourcing: Under- shelver to manager. I am currently a Collection Newsletter, 99; Catalog Form and Function standing the Fuss” Bowker Annual 2001. Development Librarian. I have attended many Ctte, 86-88 (chair, 87-88); OLPR Recruitment “Preparing for a Cataloging Career: From Annual Conferences over the years, but have Pre-Conf (delegate), 88; Best of LRTS Award Cataloging to Knowledge Management” with not been active because of family and other Ctte, 86-87; LRTS 25th Anniversary Issue Jury, Sheila Intner. Commissioned for American responsibilities. I am now at a point where I can 85; Planning Ctte for Authorities Workshops, 81- Library Association (ALA) Congress on Pro- make commitments to my co-workers, commu- 83; Cataloging and Classification Section: fessional Education, 1999) Numerous other nity, and profession and have begun to do so. I Secretary, 83-86; Ctte on Cataloging: Descrip- publications, numerous presentations. See am SEIU Local 8 chapter chair for the organized tion and Access (CC:DA), 80-84 (Secretary, 80- http://spot.colorado.edu/~hilljs/Vita4CU.pdf. for librarians at OCLS and serve as their 83), Ex officio 89-95 as Joint Steering Ctte Rep, complete listing. spokesperson. This position has also involved MAGERT Liaison, 84-85; Nine CC:DA task ALA Member Since: 1978. political networking and helping elect candi- forces, chair of 4); Margaret Mann Citation Ctte, dates supportive of working families. Since 87-89 (Chair, 88-89); TF on Education and 19 Statement of Professional Concerns: Statement of Professional Concerns: es and from other agencies who demand tax- Having served ALA in numerous capacities, I Almost 80% of libraries serve a population of payer dollars. They deal with restrictions on have come to realize that I can make the great- 25,000 or less, yet the voice of staff working in access and patron demands for more services. est contribution on Council. As the policy-making rural and small libraries has many times gone They deal with a shrinking applicant pool for body for ALA, it is critical that Council be peo- unheard. Challenged by lack of funding to professional and nonprofessional positions. ALA pled with individuals with a broad perspective attend professional national conferences and must continue to speak for us about all of these and a passion for the profession and what it the overall feeling of isolation, staff at these concerns. These are exciting times for librarian- brings to society; that it have Councilors who libraries often feels left out of the profession’s ship. I look forward to working within ALA to have a broad view of the Association, who dialog. Organizations such as the Association address these opportunities. understand Council’s potential as well as its pit- for Rural and Small Libraries are working hard —NANN BLAINE HILYARD falls; who enjoy the messy process of democra- to identify challenges and solutions, but there cy; and who understand how to get things done still is a need for a voice at the national level. As within that framework. I bring these qualities to a conservative Christian librarian I have found 50. MARILYN L. HINSHAW, Exec. Dir., Council, plus an ability to work with others to that my association often supports liberal ideals Eastern Oklahoma District Library, 1982-current achieve common goals, and to offer a reason- with no consideration for the conservative mem- EDUCATION: Emporia State University, BSE, MLS able and calm voice even on divisive issues. bership. One voice representing rural and small 1970; University of Missouri, Master’s, Public Further, as we move deeper into the digital age, libraries with conservative Christian ideals might Administration, 1983; University of Oklahoma, my background in bibliographic control not seem like enough, but I believe one voice special study in Public Policy and Mass becomes increasingly important to issues that can be heard. If you believe there is room at the Communication, 1990; University of Wisconsin, will inevitably come before Council. table for a new voice, I would appreciate your completed proposed sabbatical study with post —JANET SWAN HILL support. —SUSAN HILL graduate hours in library and information stud- ies, business and higher education, 1995. ALA ACTIVITIES: President, JMRT, 1976-77; ALA 48. SUSAN HILL, Director, Paulding County 49. NANN BLAINE HILYARD, Director. Zion- Councilor 1978-82 and 2003-2006; Chair of ALA Carnegie Library. Benton Public Library. Awards Committee; President of Small and EDUCATION: University of Alabama in Huntsville, EDUCATION: University of Missouri: A.B. in Medium Sized Section of PLA; President of B.A., 1990; Clarion University (PA), M.L.S., Library Science, 1973; A.M. in Library Science, Metropolitan Library Section of PLA; ALTA Board 1992. 1974. member; current member of ALA’s Budget ALA ACTIVITIES: 1998 Equality Award Commit- ALA ACTIVITIES: ALA: Maine Chp. Councilor, Analysis and Review Committee (BARC). tee member; 2005 Rural Library Services Com- 1987-1990; Councilor-at-Large, 1998-2003; OFFICES HELD IN STATE & REGIONAL LIBRARY & mittee member (Public Library Association). Exec. Bd., 2003-2007. Committees: Chp. OTHER ASSOCIATIONS: President of Oklahoma OFFICES HELD IN STATE & REGIONAL LIBRARY & Relations, 1991-1994, Resolutions, 2001-2003, Library Association, President of Mountain OTHER ASSOCIATIONS: 1980s Moderator COO, 2001. PLA: Sm. & Med. Lib. Sec., Pres., Plains Library Association; President of Public Paraprofessional Roundtable—Alabama Library 1997-1998; Lib. Dev. Cluster, 1999-2002 Library Section of Texas Library Association; Association; 2005-2006 Small Libraries and Chm. 2001-2002. Leg. Comm. 1993-1995, Legislative Chair, Oklahoma Library Assoc.; Conference Planning Committee—Ohio Library IFC 1999-2001, U.Press Bks. for Pub. Libs., Leadership Institute chair, Mountain Plains Council; Past Member of the Ohio Public Library 1990-1994, Public Libraries Advisory Comm., Library Association; President, Oklahoma Public Information Network (OPLIN) Training Advisory 2003-2005. Library Directors Council. Committee and past trainer for OPLIN. OFFICES HELD IN STATE & REGIONAL LIBRARY & HONORS AND AWARDS: Pi Alpha Alpha Public HONORS AND AWARDS: 1990 Outstanding Youth OTHER ASSOCIATIONS: Maine LA: Treas. 1985- Affairs and Admin. honorary, Beta Phi Mu, Services Librarian Award—Alabama Library 1987, V.P./P.-elect, 1988-1990, Pres., 1990- Outstanding New Librarian of Texas; Association; 1992 Finnish Consultate Grant 1992. Maine Lib. Comm.: 1984-1994, Chm., Distinguished Service Award, Mountain Plains Recipient to research youth library service in 1991-1993. North Dakota: Pub. Lib. Sec., Pres., Library Association; selected to 100 years Finland and present storytelling workshop to 1996-1997. Illinois: PL Forum, Chair, 1999- Library Legend list for Oklahoma Library students at Tampere University; 1993 Graduate 2000. White House Conf. on Lib. & Info. Science Association’s 100th anniversary year. of the inaugural Ohio Library Leadership 2000; Taskforce: Transition Team, 1991-1992; Vice ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Asst. Dir, Daniel Boone 2002 Certification for Ohio Public Librarian; Chm., 1992-1996; Newsletter Ed., 1996-2000. Regional Library, Columbia, Mo, 1977-1982; 2004 Elected to council—Village of Paulding, HONORS AND AWARDS: White House Conf. Administrator, Texas Trans-Pecos Library Ohio; 2005-2006 President—Kiwanis of Taskforce Achievement Award, 1996. System, Branch Coordinator, El Paso Public Paulding County. ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Audiobook Reviewer since Library 1973-1977; Public Library Consultant, ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Hill began her library career 1993; Audio File Editorial Board, 1991-1993; State Library of Kansas, 1970-1973. in 1984 as bookmobile librarian for the Perspectives Column Co-Ed., Public Libraries, Huntsville-Madison County (AL) Public Library 1998-present; Cofounder and Coconvenor, Ad Statement of Professional Concerns: where she developed innovative programs to Hoc Quilters Taskforce of ALA, 1998-present; In the past few years, my ALA work has been in reach underserved youth in urban housing proj- Am. Assn. of University Women: Local branch the tedious and intriguing subject of finances. ects and targeting isolated patrons in rural pock- president (ME, ND, & IL); ND State Pres., 1996- That knowledge forever changed my focus from ets of the county. In 1991 Hill assumed the 98; Assn. Public Policy Comm. 1997-2001; IL a year’s membership benefits to our mission as duties of editor for the Rural Library Services Public Policy, Director, 2000-02. P.E.O. an organization and in society. ALA wants mem- Newsletter, a publication currently distributed Sisterhood, 1985-present (various local offices); bers to be capable shapers of the future in the nationally and in Canada. In the mid 90s, as a Alpha Gamma Delta Fraternity, 1970-present; field of information policy. Membership dues are regional library consultant in Northwest Ohio, Rotary International, 1992-94 and 2003-pres- no longer enough to sustain that effort. Let us be Susan was instrumental in securing funding for ent; IL Beach Sunrise Club, President, 2007-08. as bold with our personal commitment as were rural libraries to automate to a statewide consor- ALA Member Since: 1982. the founders of this body. In the cutting edge of tium. In 1997 she was appointed director for the this century, let us pay tribute to the fact that we Paulding County (OH) Carnegie Library. She Statement of Professional Concerns: have encompassed the ideals of open access, continues to be a popular statewide and nation- As the recognized voice for both the profession privacy, intellectual freedom and social equality al speaker. She has presented to audiences at of librarianship and the institution of libraries, at greater depth than the founders imagined, past Public Library Association conferences on ALA identifies and responds to issues that affect and then individually put our money where our a variety of topics, the most recent being in libraries and the people who work in and with mouth is through long term contribution strate- 2006-Right of Center and Still Balanced. If elect- them. “ALA Ahead to 2010” and the dues gies that can help make the difference in sus- ed to ALA Council, Hill will bring a passion for increase have given us the framework and the taining this organization and our ideals in rural librarianship with conservative view to funding to be proactive in the many areas that American society. —MARILYN L. HINSHAW what is many times seen as a liberal profession. concern our members and our workplaces. As a ALA Member Since: 1992. public library administrator I see daily how libraries make a difference in people’s lives. 51. VERLIA DAVIS HOGGARD, Chair, Las Public libraries face competition from business- Vegas Clark County Library Board of Trustees. 20 EDUCATION: University of Arkansas, Pine Bluff, reopened, I have improved our department by 54. ERIC JOHNSON, Library Director, South- B.S. establishing a new online department hand- eastern Louisiana University. ALA ACTIVITIES: ALTA. book, formalizing the training for graduate assis- EDUCATION: Southern Connecticut State Uni- OFFICES HELD IN STATE & REGIONAL LIBRARY & tants, and working with other librarians to imple- versity, B.S., Education, 1971; M.L.S., 1975; OTHER ASSOCIATIONS: Pres. Nevada State ment a library-wide online calendar. I revamped M.A., English, 1977. Library Advisory Bd. our library instruction procedures and assess- ALA ACTIVITIES: ALA: Beta Phi Mu Award Jury, HONORS AND AWARDS: 2005 Nevada trustee of ment instruments using the ACRL information Chair, 2003-2006, Member, 2002-2003, 2006- the year, Nevada social worker of the year, Las literacy standards. As I work to improve situa- 2007. GLBTRT, Member, 2006-. Highsmith Vegas Chamber of Commerce Community tions within my own institution, I look forward to Library Literature Award Jury, Member, 2001- Service Award Pioneers Award for Govt. and further professional involvement in ALA. 2002, Chair, 2000-2001. ACRL: 1999 National Comm. Service and many many more. ALA Member Since: 2004. Conference Planning Committee for Panel ACCOMPLISHMENTS: As Director of the Clark Co., Presentations, Member, 1997-1999. LAMA: Nevada Dept of Social Service (aka Welfare Statement of Professional Concerns: Fund Raising & Financial Development Section: Dept.), we created and developed many pro- My professional concerns involve librarianship Trends Marketing & Product Development grams to assist persons with AIDS/HIV, includ- in higher education. I am a recent MLIS gradu- Committee, Member, 1997-2000, Interim Chair, ing opening a daycare center for children as well ate now working as a supervisor; this gives me 1999. 1998 President’s Program Committee, as a residential facilities for adults. I also devel- a unique perspective regarding the needs of Member, 1997-98. 2000 President’s Program oped a community mediation program as well educating future academic librarians. Academic Committee, Chair, 1999-2000. as peer mediation program to help curb violence librarians need more training in the structure OFFICES HELD IN STATE & REGIONAL LIBRARY & and conflict in the public schools. As a member and functions of the academy. They should OTHER ASSOCIATIONS: ACRL, Louisiana Chapter: of Alpha kappa Alpha sorority, participated in a understand the purpose and importance of Vice-President, 1998-1999, President, 1999- reading program in schools with low achieving accreditation organizations, and how these 2000. Annual Meeting Committee, Chair, 1998- children. As chair of the local community action organizations’ standards must shape the way 1999. Nominating Committee, Chair, 1999. LAL- agency, oversaw the development of a foster we provide our services. Librarians working in INC (Louisiana Academic Library Information grandparent program, a residential facility for educational institutions will benefit from knowl- Network Consortium): Vice-President/President, drug and alcoholic abusers who were referred edge of educational theories, curriculum devel- 2006-; Executive Committee, Secretary, 2004- by the courts. Served in an advisory capacity to opment, and instructional design and delivery. 2006; Research & Development Committee, the headstart parent policy council. Efforts to promote information literacy would be Member, 2001-2004. Connecticut Library Asso- ALA Member Since: 2003. greatly enhanced if we better understood the ciation: Second Vice President, 1995-1996. —VERLIA DAVIS HOGGARD nature of the academy and the roles played by Liaison to Advisory Council for Library Planning administrators, faculty, and other departments. and Development, 1993-1996. Co-chair, Annual How do these groups view the library? What are Conference, 1992-1993. CLA Think Tank, 52. JESSICA HUTCHINGS, Head of Refer- their needs? If we want to demonstrate to aca- Member, 1991. Reference & Adult Services ence, McNeese State University. demia that libraries remain central to academic Section Committee, Member, 1989-1991. effort, then new librarians need education about EDUCATION: Bachelor of Arts, English Education, College & University Section Committee, Mem- University of Oklahoma, 2001; Master of Library academia itself. —JESSICA HUTCHINGS ber, 1980-1981, 1986-1989. Council of Con- and Information Studies, University of necticut Academic Library Directors, Secretary, Oklahoma, 2004. 1993-1995. Friends of the North Haven (CT) 53. KAREN JESSEE, Senior Librarian, Jack- ALA ACTIVITIES: Member of the American Library: Vice President/Secretary, 1994-1996; Library Association, 2004-present; Member of sonville Public Library. Executive Committee, Member, 1991-1996. EDUCATION: AMD Advanced Masters Degree in the New Members Round Table (NMRT), 2004- HONORS AND AWARDS: Honor Society of Phi Library Science, 1989 (“Library Leadership/ present; Served on the 3M/NMRT award Kappa Phi, Southeastern Louisiana University, Management/Networks”) FSU; MLS Master of committee, 2005-06; Chair of the 3M/NMRT 2004-. Dana Planning Award, University of Science in Library Science 1985 (“Academic award committee, 2006-2007; Served on the Bridgeport, 1988. Library/Management/Reference”) FSU. BA Bach- NMRT nominating committee, 2005-2006; ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Upgrade Tangipahoa, Inc., elor of Arts in Anthropology 1983 School of Arts Served on the NMRT local arrangements com- Hammond, LA, adult literacy non-profit organi- and Sciences, University of Florida. mittee, 2005-2006; Attended ALA National zation, Executive Board, Member, 1998-; read- ALA ACTIVITIES: ALA Committee on Professional Meetings, 2004-2006; Attended ALA Midwinter ing tutor, 1998-2002. Co-author of Tapping Ethics, Member 1988-1990; 1990-1992 RASD Meeting, 2006. ACRL Member: Instruction State Government Information Sources, Board; 1990-1992 Chair, RASD Council of State Section, 2003-present; College Libraries Greenwood, 2003. & Regional Reference Groups; 1985-1990 Section, 2003-present. Member of Oklahoma ALA Member Since: 1996. ACRL; 1986-1990 ACRL, BI Committee; 1986- Library Association, 2003-2004: Presented 1989 ACRL Library Science Librarians, Vice- paper “Filling the Global Digital Divide” at 2004 Statement of Professional Concerns: Chair; 1989 ACRL, Library Science Librarians OLA annual meeting. Member of the Louisiana More than halfway through the first decade of Newsletter, Editor; 1987-1988 JMRT 3M Grant Library Association, 2005-present. Member of the new millennium, libraries are facing some of committee; 1990-1991 NMRT, Students to ALA the Louisiana chapter of the Association of Committee; 1990- PLA; 2004- LAMA; 2005- the same problems they were at the close of the College and Research Libraries. ERT; 2005- IRRT; 2006- ALA-APA Certification last century—decreasing budgets paired with HONORS AND AWARDS: Member of Beta Phi Mu, Program Committee Member. demands for more information and the latest the library and information sciences honor soci- technology; new ways to provide information to HONORS AND AWARDS: Beta Phi Mu, Member; ety. Awarded the 2004 ALA Student-to-Staff Beta Phi Mu, Gamma Chapter, President 1987; a public becoming more accustomed to finding scholarship to attend the national meeting. Florida State University, SLIS Alumni Associa- it themselves online; censorship issues as ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Following library school, I tion, President 1988; SOLTAS, President 1985; libraries grapple with community standards; and began work at McNeese State University in Florida Blue Key, (Leadership) 1983-; Order of trying to balance traditional roles with new serv- 2005. I immediately became active in state and Athena, (Wisdom) 1983-; St. Andrews Society ices such as blogs, text messaging, and profiles national library organizations, as well as cam- (Scotland); CPLA pioneer (first class). in MySpace and Facebook to attract patrons pus organizations and committees such as the ALA Member Since: 1987. back from bookseller superstores and coffee faculty senate and the academic integrity com- shops. Add copyright issues, the “library as mittee. Seven months after my first day on the Statement of Professional Concerns: place,” and discussions on the future of libraries job, Hurricane Rita struck my town, and the uni- I would like to increase the salaries of all whose and the profession itself, and the obvious con- versity was badly damaged. I was unable to daily work sustains and supports library servic- clusion is that libraries are at a crucial cross- work in my library for four months, and several es. I would like to strengthen global, national road. I would be delighted and honored to librarians did not return after evacuating. In the and local library initiatives within public and explore these and the host of other issues meantime, my coworkers and I developed meth- business communities, through cultural and affecting all of us as an ALA Councilor-at-large. ods for providing services to students without a informational programs, and the grass roots —ERIC JOHNSON building from which to work, and I was promot- synergy of all library friends and partners. ed to head of reference. Since our library —KAREN JESSEE 21 55. G. VICTOR JOHNSON, Trustee; Vice Statement of Professional Concerns: Multicultural Information Exchange Round Table President/Secretary, Arlington Heights Memorial I want to apply my business and accounting/ of the American Library Association, 2004. Library. financial experience to help ALA assist libraries Order of the Long Leaf Pine, given by Governor EDUCATION: Graduate School of Business, to be relevant and responsive to the communi- Michael F. Easley for service on the State University of Chicago, M.B.A. (Accounting), ties they serve. When a library is relevant and Library Commission (1997-2002), 2002. Certifi- 1964; Brown University, A.B. (Chemistry), 1963. responsive, it has the respect and support of its cate in recognition of outstanding service to and ALA ACTIVITIES: ALA Conference Committee, community, as does the Board and staff of the support of East Carolina University adult stu- member (2001-2005). ALTA Association of library; in Arlington Heights, we enjoy and dents, given by Office of Student Life, 17 April Library Trustees and Advocates): President appreciate that respect and support. The focus 2002. Outstanding Contribution to Family (2000-2001); Vice President (1998-2000); of ALA, and thus Council, should be the provi- History Award, given by the North Carolina Conference Program and Evaluation Committee sion of ideas, guides, best practices, and a uni- Genealogical Society, for The Jones Family of (1989-1998, Co-chair 1993-1996, Chair 1996- fied voice communicating to the community at Blounts Creek, Beaufort County, and Allied 1998); Action Development Committee (1998- large, including legislative bodies. While discus- Families, 1998. (First) Phyllis Dain Library 2006, Chair 2001-2002); Advocacy Committee sions of Council need to be anchored in the History Dissertation Award, given by the (2002-present); Awards Committee (2001- principles librarians hold dear, too often the American Library Association Library History 2003); Nominating Committee (2004-present); focus gets diverted. —G. VICTOR JOHNSON Round Table, for “American Public Library Board member (2005-present). Service to the Immigrant Community, 1876- OFFICES HELD IN STATE & REGIONAL LIBRARY & 1948,” 1993. See “1993 ALA Awards Winners OTHER ASSOCIATIONS: Urban Libraries Council- 56. PLUMMER ALSTON “AL” JONES, JR., [Dr. Plummer Alston Jones, Jr. awarded the Board member (1993-1999); Illinois Library Professor, Library Science & Instructional Phyllis Dain Library History Dissertation Association-“Trustee Forum” Board member Technology, College of Education, East Carolina Award].” American Libraries 24 (September (2000-present); North Suburban Library University. 1993): 781. Beta Phi Mu, Drexel University, System, Director/Board member (1983-1989, EDUCATION: Ph.D., Information and Library 1977. Phi Kappa Phi, East Carolina University, 1991-1995, and 1999-2005), President (1988- Science, University of North Carolina at Chapel 1970. Pi Kappa Lambda, East Carolina 1989, 1992-1994), Vice President (1986-1988), Hill, 1991; Certificate, Educational Leadership University, 1970. Treasurer (1985-1986, 1994-1995, and 2001- Program, Center for Creative Leadership, ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Al Jones is professor of 2003); Illinois General Assembly’s Task Force Greensboro, NC, 1989; M.S., Library Science, library science and chair of the Department of on Library Finance (member) which led to 1996 Drexel University, 1977; B.Mus., Music Library Science and Instructional Technology in “Educate and Automate” funding initiative. Education, East Carolina University, 1970. the College of Education at East Carolina American Institute of Certified Public Account- ALA ACTIVITIES: American Association of School University. He received the first biennial Phyllis ants: Stockbrokerage and Investment Banking Librarians, 2001-present. American Library Dain Library History Dissertation Award in 1993 Expert Panel (member, 2004-present); Stock- Association (ALA), 1976 present, Chapter from the ALA Library History Round Table for his brokerage and Investment Banking Committee Relations Committee, Chapter Officers, 1997- dissertation, “American Public Library Services (member, 1989-1992); Stockbrokerage and 2001 (as NCLA Vice-President and President), to the Immigrant Community, 1876–1948.” His Investment Banking Committee/Sub-Committee Editors’ Interests Subcommittee, 2002-2004; book, Libraries, Immigrants, and the American to rewrite “AICPA Audit and Accounting Guide, ALA Ethnic and Multicultural Information Experience, was published in 1999 by Green- Brokers and Dealers in Securities”, member Exchange Round Table, 2001-present; Member wood Press. For his service as North Carolina (1989-1996); Stockbrokerage and Investment at Large on Executive Board, 2004-2005; Chair, Library Association President (1999–2001) and Banking Committee/Sub-Committee to write 2005-2007; ALA Library History Round Table, on the State Library Commission (1997–2001), AICPA Practice Aid, “Audits of Futures 1984 present, Member at Large (Executive he was made a member of the Order of the Commission Merchants, Introducing Brokers, Board) 1999-2001, Secretary/Treasurer (Execu- Long Leaf Pine by N.C. Governor Michael F. and Commodity Pools”, Chair (1993-1998); tive Board) 2002-2004; Association of College Easley in 2002. He is the chair of the ALA Ethnic Task Force to rewrite AICPA Practice Aid, and Research Libraries (ACRL), 1976 present. and Multicultural Information Exchange Round “Audits of Futures Commission; Merchants, OFFICES HELD IN STATE & REGIONAL LIBRARY & Table for 2005-2007. He was presented the Introducing Brokers, and Commodity Pools”, OTHER ASSOCIATIONS: Association for Library and 2004 David Cohen/EMIERT Multicultural Award Chair (2005-present); Commodity Futures Information Science Education (ALISE), 2001- for his research and publications on multi- Trading Subcommittee, member (1984-1988). present. North Carolina Genealogical Society culturalism in libraries. His book, Still Struggling Illinois CPA Society: “Change Agent” on (NCGS) Executive Board, 1999-2002, At Large for Equality: American Public Library Services Steering Committees for Investment Services Director, 1999-2002, NCGS Newsletter Editor, with Minorities, was published in 2004 by and Consulting Services (1997-1999); Coordi- 2000-2002. North Carolina Library Association Libraries Unlimited. nation and Planning Committee, member (NCLA), 1982/1983 present; College and ALA Member Since: 1976. (1991-1997); ABC Financial Forum, member University Section Executive Board, 1989-1995, and chair (1985-1991); Broker/Dealer Special- Vice Chair, 1991-1993, Chair, 1993-1995; Statement of Professional Concerns: ized Industry Committee (member and chair- Biennial Conference Planning Committee, As a professor of library science with a research about 7 years). Program Chair, 1992-1993; Vice President, interest and publications in public library services HONORS AND AWARDS: Robert R. McClarren President Elect, 1997-1999; President, 1999- with minorities, especially immigrants, migrants, Legislative Development Award (2000). 2001; Past President, 2001-2003; Nominating African Americans, and American Indians, and as ACCOMPLISHMENTS: A practicing certified public Committee Chair, 2003-2005; Endowment current chair of the ALA Ethnic and Multicultural accountant who is passionate about getting the Committee, 2001-2004. North Carolina Information Exchange Round Table, I support all work of the library or library organization done, Libraries, Editor of Online Version, 2002-2004; legislation affecting the quality of life and human and done right. Chair (twice) and member Editorial Board, 1990-2004; Editor, “Lagniappe: rights of minorities in the United States. My pro- (once) of team(s) that hired 3 directors (Sarah North Caroliniana” column, Coordinator of fessional mission is to set an example of caring Ann Long (NSLS), Kathy Balcom (AHML) and Bibliography, 1992-2002, “From the President” about minority needs and rights while impressing Lynn Stainbrook (AHML)). From Board perspec- column, 2000-2001, “From the Editor” column, upon my students and colleagues the absolute tive, oversaw major building addition and sever- 2002-2004. State Library Commission of North necessity of providing free library services and al remodeling projects. Was the force behind a Carolina, 1997-2002. unencumbered access to information, which only quantum improvement in the quality of ALTA HONORS AND AWARDS: North Carolina Library happens when librarians and the general public programming for annual conference, with Association, Special Presidential Recognition are educated and enlightened. As a Council “Cognotes” praising my President’s Program Award, for years of service on editorial board member, I will be a staunch advocate for minori- both in the daily edition and the final summary and as editor of North Carolina Libraries, given ties and minority rights. edition. A speaker at several Securities Industry by NCLA President Pauletta Bracy, 2005. North —PLUMMER ALSTON “AL” JONES, JR. Association and similar conferences, as well as Carolina Library Association, Recognition of some library conferences. Service as NCLA President, 1999-2001, given ALA Member Since: 1982. by NCLA President Pauletta Bracy at the NCLA 57. SUE KAMM, Head, Audio-Visual/Stack Centennial Celebration, 2004. David Cohen/ Maintenance Division, Inglewood Public Library. EMIERT Multicultural Award from the Ethnic and EDUCATION: Bachelor of Arts, Political Science, 22 University of California, Berkeley, 1961; Master include: • Money-Funding for library services member, 2005-2007; Southern Book Awards of Library Science, School of Library Service, (especially salaries and benefits) has declined Committee, member, 2000-2002; 2002-2004; University of California, Los Angeles, 1967. or remained flat. • Access to ALA-Members who Long-range Planning Committee, member, ALA ACTIVITIES: Councilor-at-Large, 1997-date. want to be involved are deterred by the costs of 1989-1991. Florida Library Association: Col- Intellectual Freedom Committee: Member, 1979- attending Midwinter Meetings and Annual lective Bargaining Caucus, Chair, 1989-1992; 1981. Member and chairman, Subcommittee to Conferences. Breaking that barrier is vital if Research Caucus, Chair, 1988-1989; Publi- Revise the Library Bill of Rights; chairman, there is to be an ALA in the next ten years. cations Committee, member, 1986-1990. Subcommittees on Policy on Confidentiality of • Intellectual freedom-Continued vigilance HONORS AND AWARDS: Academic Honor Soci- Library Records and Policy on Racism, Sexism, against those on the gamut of political and eties: Phi Kappa Phi, 1994; Beta Phi Mu, 1971; and Other Isms Revisions. Resolutions Com- social opinion who seek to foist their beliefs on Phi Alpha Theta, 1963; Pi Gamma Mu, 1963; mittee: Member, 2002-2006. Council Orientation society. • Cost of library services-provide tools Mortar Board, 1962. Other Honors: University of Committee: Member, 2006-present. Library for libraries to inform stakeholders about the Florida Association for Academic Women “2004 Administrative and Management Division, Public value of our services. This includes salaries for Woman of Distinction”. 3M/New Member’s Relations Section-Member, Publications Commit- all library workers and materials and resources. Round Table Professional Development Award, tee, 1996-1997. Public Library Association: When the library adopts a new technology, the 1997. State of Florida Zeta Tau Alpha “Zeta Member, Audiovisual Committee, 2004-2006; cost to maintain that equipment must be fac- Lady” for outstanding service to sorority, com- member, Intellectual Freedom Committee, 2002- tored into the decision. —SUE KAMM munity and profession, 1989. Bachelor’s degree present. Reference and User Services Division: Magna Cum Laude with Departmental Dis- AFL-CIO/ALA (RUSA), Joint Committee on tinction in History and Education. Library Service to Labor Groups, member 1983- 58. CAROL RITZEN KEM, Bibliographer/ ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Publications: Carol Ritzen 1987; chairman, 1986-1987. Member, John Associate University Librarian, University of Kem, 2004. “Mentoring: A Primer.” The Librar- Sessions Award Committee, 1987-1988. Mem- Florida. ian’s Career Handbook. P. Shontz, ed. Scare- ber, Adult Library Materials Committee, 1988- EDUCATION: University of Florida, Ph.D., crow Press, pp. 463-72. Carol Ritzen Kem, 1990. Reference Books Bulletin: Member, Education (Leadership/Administration; Higher 2000. “The Relationship Between Work Editorial Board, 1992-1996. Intellectual Freedom Education Concentration), 1994; University of Behavior Type and Elements of Job Satisfaction Round Table Chairman, 1982-1983. Director, North Carolina, M.S.L.S.; University of Illinois, of a Selected Group of Academic Librarians.” 1986-1988; 1991-1993. Secretary, 1994-1996. M.A., History; Drury University, B.A., History, Advances in Library Administration and Chairman, Bylaws and Organization Committee, English and Education minors. Organization, vol. 17, JAI Press, pp. 23-66. 1989-1993. Chairman, Nominating Committee, ALA ACTIVITIES: ALA committees: Education PRESENTATIONS: ALA 2005 conference, ALCTS 1979-1980, 1983-1984; member, 1977-1978, Committee, Member, 2004-2006; Budget Program, “Managing across Generations”, panel 1988-1989. Chairman, Eli M. Oboler Award Analysis and Review Committee, Member, member. ACRL 2005 National conference, Committee, 1988-1990. Chairman, Publications 2000-2004; Constitution Committee, Member, panel member, “Computer Attitudes of a Committee, 1993-1995. Editor, IFRT Report, 1999-2001. ALA division: ACRL 2007 National University Community. Louisiana Library Asso- 1993-1996. Conference Program Committee (Scholar- ciation, 2003, conference, workshop on person- OFFICES HELD IN STATE & REGIONAL LIBRARY & ships); ACRL 2005 National Conference ality type and work behavior type. American OTHER ASSOCIATIONS: Special Libraries Associa- Planning Committee (Panels)2003-2005; ACRL Library in Paris, 2000, workshop on MBTI and tion, Southern California Chapter Chairman, Task Force on the Association of the Future, Work Behavior Type. ALA annual 2000, New Bylaws Committee, 1991-1993, 1994-1995. 2002-2004; ACRL Bylaws Committee, 1996- Members Round Table pre-conference, “Learn- Chairman, Hospitality Committee, 1992-1993. 2000, Chair, 1999-2000. ACRL African- ing to Lead”. University of Florida: University of Member, Program Committee, 1993-1994. American Studies Section: New Orleans ALA Florida Libraries Faculty Assembly, Chair, 2006. HONORS AND AWARDS: Chosen “Truest of the 2006 Program Committee, member; Chicago Women’s Studies and Gender Research Blue,” Los Angeles Dodgers Think Blue Week ALA 2005 Program Committee, chair, 2004- Center, Affiliate Faculty and Advisory board 2000. 2005; Moderator of section Listserv, 1992-pres- member, ongoing; Performing Arts Center ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Publications “Grow Up,” ent; Member, Nominating Committee 1998- Advisory Committee for Policy and Operations, Library Journal, November 1, 1999 (Part of 1999; Secretary, 1997-1998. ACRL Anthro- member, 2005-2006; Faculty Senate Nomi- “How Do You Manage?” series). “Outsource pology/Sociology Section: Member, Electronic nating Committee, chair, 2003-2006; Faculty Discourse” (debate with Simmons College Resources for Sociologists Ad Hoc Committee, Senate Committee on Committees, member, Graduate School of Library and Information 1993-1995. ACRL Women’s Studies Section: 2003-2006; President, Association for Academic Sciences Professor Sheila Intner), American Member, Collection Management and Biblio- Women, 2002-03; Minority Mentor Program Libraries, October 1997. “To Join or Not to Join: graphy Committee, 1993-1995. ALA Round Council, member, 1997-present. How Librarians Make Membership Decisions Tables: International Relations Round Table: ALA Member Since: 1994. About Their Associations,” Library Trends, Fall Sister Cities Committee, member, 2006-2008. 1997. “Sports Sources: A Selected List,” Exhibits Round Table: Vice-chair/Librarians, Statement of Professional Concerns: Booklist, September 1, 1997. “A Rose Is Not 2000-2001; Director, Executive Board, 1998- My initial involvement in ALA governance was Necessarily a Rose: Issues in Public Library 2001; Member, Bylaws Committee, 1998-2001; through NMRT and ERT. Following a two year Security, “ Library and Archival Security, 1995. Member, Chris Hoy Scholarship Event Com- term as NMRT treasurer, I was appointed to “The ABCs of LA, “ American Libraries, January mittee, 1996-1997; Member, Silent Auction BARC in 2000. I also served on the ERT execu- 1994. “Latchkey Adults, “ Library Journal, July (endowment fund) Planning Committee, 1995- tive board as a librarian member. I serve on 1994 (Part of “How Do You Manage?” series). 1996. New Members Round Table: Chair, Pre- association and division level committees and “Defusing Censorship, “ Catholic Library World, Conference Committee, ALA Annual, 2000; am a conference speaker for division or ALA January-February 1988. “Holocaust Hoax” Chair, 25th Anniversary 3M Professional office programs but my early experience in the Publisher Barred from Annual Convention of Development Award Event, 1999; Treasurer, focused atmosphere of round tables has California LA After Controversy Spreads 1996-1998; Chair, Exhibitor Contact and remained an important factor in my develop- Through State; Association Reexamines Its Relations Committee, 1994-1996; Chair, 3M ment as a contributing member of the associa- Policies On Exhibits And Programs, “ American Social and Endowment Fundraiser, 1993 and tion. I believe my thorough knowledge of ALA Libraries, January 1985. “Expert Witness,” 1994; Chair, Students to ALA Committee, finances, my long record of experience in gover- Library Journal, 1985 (part of “How Do You 1992-1993; Member, Governance Committee, nance at my university as well as in profession- Manage?” series). “Pressure Groups and 1992-1993. Representative to other groups: al association work, and my commitment to Censorship: An Annotated Bibliography, “ BARC liaison to AASL, YALSA, IRRT, LHR and diversity in ALA’s leadership corps will allow me Newsletter on Intellectual Freedom, September MAGERT. BARC liaison to Round Table to be an effective member of our governing 1981. Frequent poster to LIBREF-L, PUBLIB, Coordinating Assembly. NMRT liaison to ERT council. Thank you for considering my candida- and Project Wombat (formerly Stumpers). Executive Board, 1994-96. ERT liaison to cy for ALA Councilor-at-large. ALA Member Since: 1971. NMRT Executive Board, 1998-2001. —CAROL RITZEN KEM OFFICES HELD IN STATE & REGIONAL LIBRARY & Statement of Professional Concerns: OTHER ASSOCIATIONS: Southeastern Library The issues ALA faces in the next decade Association: Long-range Planning Committee, 23 59. EM CLAIRE KNOWLES, Assistant Dean ALA ACTIVITIES: Public Library Association- and Library Network is my most significant pro- for Student Administrative Services, Graduate Member of the Legislation Committee (current); fessional contribution. This network, conceived School of Library and Information Science Allie Beth Martin Award Jury committee (2001). in 1995 by the Maine Public Utilities Commis- (GSLIS), Simmons College. OFFICES HELD IN STATE & REGIONAL LIBRARY & sion at the urging of libraries and schools, and EDUCATION: Simmons College, GSLIS, Doctor of OTHER ASSOCIATIONS: Florida Library Associa- born in 1996-1997, connected all Maine libraries Arts, 1988; California State University, Master’s tion-Member of the Leadership Development and school buildings to the Internet at NYNEX’s in Public Administration, 1986; University of Committee (current); New Jersey Library expense. When NYNEX funding ceased in California, Masters in Librarianship, 1974; Association-Member of the Conference Exhibit 2001, the Maine State Library successfully sup- University of California, Davis, Bachelor of Arts, Subcommittee (1996); President of Southwest ported legislation to create the Maine Telecom- International Relations, 1973. Information Network Group, Inc. (SWING), a munications Education Access Fund, Maine’s ALA ACTIVITIES: American Library Association, multi-type library association (1991-92). state e-rate program. Knowing that our smallest Life Member; Budget and Planning Assembly, HONORS AND AWARDS: Participant in the 1991 libraries and schools have access to online 2002-2004/2005-2007; Councilor at Large, Snowbird Leadership Institute upon recom- databases and to information from around the 2001-2004/ 2005-2007/Councilor mentor; Com- mendation from State Librarian of Virginia, world has highlighted my entire career. mittee on Diversity; Spectrum; Chapter Rela- Dr. John Tyson. ALA Member Since: 1999. tions Subcommittee speaker, 1995-1996 IRC- ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Speaker at Palm Beach Bogle International Travel Subcommittee, 2002; County Library Association Meeting (2007) on Statement of Professional Concerns: Louise B. Giles Scholarship jury, 1990-1991; Job Searching; Speaker at Florida Library Asso- The myriad of rapidly changing issues facing all Office of Literacy and Outreach Services, 1989- ciation Conference (2006) on Leadership types of libraries is well known to most of us as 1991; Student Chapter Advisor, 1990-present; Development; Virginia Libraries (vol. 37, #4) are the complexities surrounding each of them. Resolutions Committee, 1991-1993; Associa- authored article entitled Motivate, Inspire, Regardless of ever-changing challenges, free tion of College and Research Libraries; Found- and Lead. access to information through our nation’s ing member, Racial and Diversity Committee, ALA Member Since: 1988. libraries remains a critical foundation to our 1992-1995; Chair, Funded project on Campus democratic way of life. The American Library Recruitment of Multicultural Underrepresented Statement of Professional Concerns: Association plays a unique role in supporting Students, 1992; Member, Bibliographic Instruc- Librarianship is my practice and passion. It is an the mission of all libraries, and ensuring that tion Section, 1984-1986; Black Caucus of the honor and privilege to be nominated to serve on libraries continue to fill their historic role while American Library Association: Secretary, 1994- ALA Council where issues pertaining to the poli- adapting to the changing needs of today’s 1996; Executive Board, 1986-1993, 2000-2002; cies that govern our organization are discussed, world. I would be proud and honored to con- John Tyson Memorial Professional Develop- debated, and decided. These are exciting times. tribute my perspectives to the vital work of the ment Committee, 2001+. Technology is changing the way we communi- ALA Council. My perspectives have been OFFICES HELD IN STATE & REGIONAL LIBRARY & cate, conduct business, and provide services formed by my state library position, school OTHER ASSOCIATIONS: California Library throughout our profession. My primary concerns library media background, involvement on Association, 1976-1978; California White House as a member are: • Maintaining the high stan- ASCLA committees, work with ALA’s OIT divi- Conference on Library and Information dards of our principles and values • Fiscal sion, and from having lived all my life and been Services, 1980; Massachusetts Board of Library responsibility • Developing new librarians and a library user all my life in a small rural state. Commission, Legislative Days, 2000; REFOR- emerging leaders • Staying on the crest of the Thank you. —LINDA LORD MA, MA state coordinator, REFORMA/NE, technological wave • Advocating on behalf of 2000-2002; Massachusetts Board of Library libraries. Now is the time to phase talented new Commissioners, Commissioner, 2001-2006; leaders into positions of responsibility at all lev- 62. BERNARD A. MARGOLIS, President, Massachusetts Library Association, Board els of our organization. I appreciate this oppor- Boston Public Library. Member, 2001-2003; New England Library tunity and thank you for your consideration and EDUCATION: University of Denver, Bachelor of Association, Board Member, 2001-2003. support. —ALAN KORNBLAU Arts in Political Science, 1970; University of ALA Member Since: 1981. Denver, Master of Arts in Librarianship, 1973; Additional graduate study, University of Statement of Professional Concerns: 61. LINDA LORD, Deputy State Librarian, Michigan. I am devoted to this organization and its gover- Maine State Library. ALA ACTIVITIES: ALA Council, 1985-2007; nance. As a librarian and educator for thirty EDUCATION: Colby College, B.A., Political Sci- Council Resolutions Committee, 1987-1992; years and member of ALA for twenty years, I ence, 1966; University of Maine, M.L.S., 1976. Chair 1988, 1990; Planning and Budget As- combined my professional work with consulting ALA ACTIVITIES: ALA OITP E-rate Task Force sembly, 1987; ALA Endowment, 1989-2002; with academic, public, and school library work- Chair 2006-; ASCLA Planning and Budget Senior Endowment Trustee-1994-2002; Nomin- ers, and library associations on statewide, Committee 2005-; ASCLA LSTA Coordinators ated for Treasurer, 1992; Service on many spe- national, and international levels. Although I do Discussion Group Chair 2006-; ASCLA State Li- cial presidential Committees and Task Forces, not always feel apart of Council, I am committed brary Agency Section (SLAS) Vice Chair 2006-. 1988-2006; Core Values Task Force; IFLA dele- to the goals of ALA with the following in par- OFFICES HELD IN STATE & REGIONAL LIBRARY & gate, Public Libraries Section, 1997-2004. ticular: • Promoting innovative practices for the OTHER ASSOCIATIONS: Maine Task Force on LAMA: Library Organization & Management next generation of information professionals. Learning Results, 1993-1995; Maine Education Section, member at large, 1980-82; Risk • Commitment to freedom of speech for all peo- Media Association President, 1995-1997; Maine Management and Insurance Committee, 1982- ple. • Encouraging diversity in all areas of ALA. Library Commission 1992-1999 (Vice Chair per- 1986. PLA: Metro Library Section, 1983-1984; • Pursuing the most effective ALA tactics to son 1994-1999); Maine Libraries Conference Public Relations Committee, 1984-1986; Infor- accomplish legislation that favors libraries. My Co-Chair Planning Committee, 1993-1994; mation and Referral Committee, 1979-1980; approachability and listening skills will facilitate Maine Library Association Chair of Public Membership Task Force, 1981-1982. ACRL, discussions of vital issues, such as, copyright, Library Standards Committee, 1999 to present. Member; ALCTS, Member; LITA, Member; roles and perceptions of librarians, intellectual HONORS AND AWARDS: Phi Kappa Phi Honor RUSA, Member; GODORT, Member; IFRT, freedom, government intervention, etc. My Society 1977; Maine Educational Media Member; NMRT, Member; SRRT, Member. background and experience with diverse groups Association Library Media Specialist of the Year OFFICES HELD IN STATE & REGIONAL LIBRARY & prepare me to represent and serve my col- 1990. OTHER ASSOCIATIONS: Boston Library Consor- leagues in ALA. —EM CLAIRE KNOWLES ACCOMPLISHMENTS: I have been privileged to tium, Board Member 1997 to present. Chair, contribute to many rewarding initiatives includ- Colorado Governor’s Conference on Libraries, ing updating and revising Maine’s public library 1991. ARL, Member, Committee on Leadership 60. ALAN KORNBLAU, Library Director, standards; implementing state-wide database and Management, 2003-. Colorado representa- Delray Beach Public Library. licensing; bringing wireless connectivity to a tive, WHCLIS, 1991. IFLA, Public Library EDUCATION: Florida State University, M.S.L.S., number of Maine libraries; providing e-rate sup- Section, 1997 to 2005. Editorial Board, Journal 1988; Richard Stockton College of New Jersey port; and providing advocacy training for sup- of Library Administration, 1999 to present. (formerly Stockton State College), B.A., port of Maine libraries. However, being part of Editorial Board of Bottom Line: The Magazine Literature/Language, 1984. the small group that created the Maine School for Library Financial Management, 1997-2001. 24 Colorado Library Association, 1988-1997: and pay for librarians; • Prudently manage ALA’s 64. GREGORY MCCLAY, Budget Committee; Task Force on Library Law; financial resources. blogger, www.shush.ws. Legislative Committee. Colorado Center for the —BERNARD A. MARGOLIS EDUCATION: Bachelors in Library Science, 1994; Book; President 1989-1992; President Emer- Masters in Library Science, 1995; complete itus, 1993. Colorado Library Education Founda- resume at http://www.shush.ws/I.htm. tion Board of Directors 1990-1997. Colorado 63. ALAN MATTLAGE, Humanities Team ALA Member Since: 2004. Alliance of Research Libraries, Council Leader, University of Maryland, McKeldin Member, 1989-1993, 1993-1995. The Library Library. Statement of Professional Concerns: Consortium, Founding Member 1993 to 1997. EDUCATION: Missouri State University, BA I am a conservative librarian who is concerned Massachusetts Center for the Book, Vice (Philosophy), 1979. University of Illinois- about the tone ALA takes on many library issues Chairman, 2002 to present. Massachusetts Urbana, PhD. (Philosophy), 1993. University of and also the stands it takes on many non-library Historical Society, Fellow 1999 to present. Maryland, MLS, 1999. related issues. I believe intellectual diversity is Boston Athenaeum, Member. Ticknor Society, ALA ACTIVITIES: ALA Committee on Professional the most important kind of diversity. I believe Member. Society of Printers, Member. Michigan Ethics, 2001-2003, member. ACRL Ethics Com- Library 2.0 is overrated though I’m involved with Library Association, 1976-1988; Second Vice mittee, 2001-2004, 2006-present, member. 4 blogs and have accounts with YouTube and President; AV Division, Chairman; Legislative ACRL Ethics Committee Program Subcom- Flickr. I don’t support software filters on all pub- Committee, Chairman; Task Force on Library mittee, 2003-2004, chair; 1997-present, member. lic computers but access to pornography is not Law, Chairman. Michigan Library Association OFFICES HELD IN STATE & REGIONAL LIBRARY & a right of intellectual freedom. I support the MLS Education Foundation, President 1983-1985. OTHER ASSOCIATIONS: Parliamentarian for Library (it does need an overhaul) and its not what Michigan Library Consortium, Executive Council Faculty Assembly, University of Maryland, makes you a librarian. I’ve been a professional 1977-1980. Treasurer 1980-1982; 1982-1984. 2004-present. librarian for 11 years. I enjoy what I do and like Wayne State University, Wayne State Library HONORS AND AWARDS: National Science many fellow librarians I don’t see ALA as influ- and Information Science Program: Advisory Foundation Grant for “Infusing Quantitative encing what I do today. It does affect the rele- Board, 2002 to present. Reasoning Across the Curriculum,” 1996-1998. vancy and importance of librarians and libraries HONORS AND AWARDS: Michigan Librarian of the American Council of Learned Societies Grant for in the future. For more information about me Year, 1985; Colorado Librarian of the Year, “Innovation in the Liberal Arts and Sciences,” and my positions you can visit www.shush.ws. 1990; John Cotton Dana Award, 1997, 1991; 1996-1997. —GREGORY MCCLAY Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts “Award ACCOMPLISHMENTS: I completed a PhD at the of Excellence” 1993; ALA Idea Awareness University of Illinois-Urbana in 1993 with a dis- Search Award, 1982; Gale/RASD American sertation on political philosophy entitled, 65. HEATHER MCCLURE Librarian for Library Association Award, 1995; Colorado “Kantian Constructivism and Rawlsian Egali- Technical Services and Archives, St. John’s Library Association Intellectual Freedom Award, tarianism.” Over the course of 12 years, I taught College, Meem Library. 1993; Frank Waters Award (presented by the philosophy full-time at three colleges and uni- EDUCATION: MA, St. John’s College-Graduate Pikes Peak Writers’ Conference), 1996; versities, primarily teaching Political Philosophy, Institute, 2006 ; MLS, University of Wisconsin- Awarded Honorary Doctor of Technology the Philosophy of Law, and Moral Theory. In Madison, 2002 ; BA, History & English, Degree by Wentworth Institute of Technology, 1999, I earned an MLS at the University of Skidmore College, 1994. 1999; Harlston Parker Award, 2002; American Maryland. Since 1999, I have worked in Public ALA ACTIVITIES: ALA Council, ALA committees; Institute of Architects (AIA) Honor Awards 1999 Services at the University of Maryland. I am cur- ALA Division/Committee offices/ Round (Hyde Park Branch Library), 2002 (Honan- rently the Leader of the Humanities Team. Along Table/Committee Offices, Representative to Allston Branch Library); PEN New England, with a number of book chapters and book other groups] : Member, ALA, 2000-present ; Friend to Writers Award 2006. reviews, I am the author of “Networked Schol- ALA Councilor at Large, 2004-2007 ; Member, ACCOMPLISHMENTS: With over 40 years of work in arly Publishing,” in The Journal of Academic New Members Round Table. libraries, I am proud of a wide variety of accom- Librarianship, 25(4), 1999; “Review of John E. OFFICES HELD IN STATE & REGIONAL & OTHER plishments which have been focused on innova- Buschman’s Dismantling the Public Sphere: ASSOCIATIONS: including dates: Member, New tion, advocacy, intellectual freedom, library Situating and Sustaining Librarianship in the Mexico Library Association, 2003-present ; cooperation, and staff development: President Age of the New Public Philosophy,” in Portal: Member, Mountain Plains Library Association, of Boston Public Library beginning March 10, Libraries and the Academy, 5(2) April 2005; 2003-present; NMLA Conference program com- 1997; Director, Pikes Peak Library District, “Intellectual Property and Coerced Exchanges,” mittee member, 2006-7. 1988-1997; Director, Monroe County Library forthcoming in The Journal of Information ALA Member Since: 2001. System, Michigan, 1976-1988; Director, Raisin Ethics; and I am the co-creator of The Early Valley Library System, 1980-1988; Director, Modern Women Database (http:www.lib.umd. Statement Of Professional Concerns: Southeast Michigan Regional Film Library, edu/ETC/LOCAL/emw/emw.php3.) As I come to the end of my first term on the ALA 1980-1988; Denver Public Library (various posi- ALA Member Since: 1997. Council, it has come to my attention that the tions; 1966-1972); Branch Librarian, Virginia needs and hopes of the next generation of Village Branch, Denver Public Library 1972- Statement of Professional Concerns: librarians are woefully under appreciated. I hope 1973; Associate Editor, Bottom Line: The My motivation for running for ALA Council stems to be one of the voices for that next generation Magazine for Library Financial Management, from my interest in supporting the ALA’s efforts and to bring their ideas to Council. Also, there 1986-1989; Editorial Board, 1997 to 2004; to defend our beleaguered right to information. are new challenges in librarianship every day Democratic Candidate for Michigan State Currently, the right to information is being erod- and Councilors should focus their efforts on Senate 1986; Extensive work as trainer, presen- ed by the twin threats of the co-modification of bringing librarianship and our patron’s needs ter, speaker, book reviewer, rare book appraiser. information and government actions. First, the into the 21st century. I hope to remain involved ALA Member Since: 1973. consolidation of the publishing/information with library issues on Council so as to make our industry is leading to runaway inflation and pric- professional organization a vital voice in this Statement of Professional Concerns: ing many people out of the market for informa- ever-changing world. —HEATHER MCCLURE I will strongly support, lead and encourage tion. We must promote open access. Second, efforts to: • Advocate for more public funding the legal regime of information access estab- and support of libraries; • Provide free access lished by the Freedom of Information Act is 66. MARILYN MCCROSKEY, Professor/Head for all to information; • Strengthen intellectual increasingly ineffective in the new age of digi- of Cataloging, Meyer Library, Missouri State freedom; • Eliminate intrusions on privacy and tized information. We must work harder to University. freedom of inquiry; • Foster quality library edu- ensure access, not only to documents, but to EDUCATION: B.S. in Ed. Southwest Missouri cation and lifelong learning for librarians; the raw data files upon which documents are State University (now Missouri State University), • Enhance public awareness and advocacy for created. I applaud actions by ALA to defend the English major, Library Science minor, 1972; libraries; • Effectively deploy new technologies right to information against these threats, but Master of Arts in English, Southwest Missouri in libraries; • Cultivate and mentor new library believe we must take a more proactive stance. State University (now Missouri State University), leaders; • Improve literacy for all people; • Value If we don’t, no one else will. 1976; M.A. in Library Science, University of and promote diversity; • Improve the status of —ALAN MATTLAGE Missouri—Columbia, 1981; Missouri lifetime 25 teaching certification in Library K-12, Instruc- August 2005, California State University, BA must assure that the great trust that our funding tional Media K-12, and English 7-12. (Labor Studies) 1985. organizations place in us is realized to its fullest. ALA ACTIVITIES: 2000-present: AASL Liaison on ALA ACTIVITIES: ALA Counselor at Large, 2003- We have done so; I believe that we will contin- the CIP Advisory Group to the Library of 07. ALA-APA Committee on Salaries and Status ue to do so in the future. ALA priorities should Congress. Attends and participates in meetings of Library Workers, 2005-present. include education for librarians, advocacy and of ALCTS CCS Cataloging of Children’s OFFICES HELD IN STATE & REGIONAL LIBRARY & legislative support for libraries and librarians, Materials Committee (not an official member). OTHER ASSOCIATIONS: Assembly Member, Cali- provision for and preservation of professional OFFICES HELD IN STATE & REGIONAL LIBRARY & fornia Library Association, 2003-07. communication, and assurance that libraries of OTHER ASSOCIATIONS: 1992-present, elected HONORS AND AWARDS: Spectrum Scholar, 2001. all types are available *all* potential users. We member of Marionville (Mo.) R-9 Board of ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Author of ALA Resolution on the members *are* ALA; the Association is only Education; President 1999-2005; Secretary Salinas Libraries, Author of ALA/APA Resolution as strong as its members. My career has includ- 1994-1999. 2004-present, member of Missouri on Establishing Minimum Salary for Librarians. ed children’s service, reference, management, School Boards’ Association Board of Directors, ALA Member Since: 2001. research, and general public librarianship. I chair of Region 9 MSBA Leadership and would bring all that to Council. I would appreci- Development Committee, member of state Statement of Professional Concerns: ate your vote. — DALE MCNEILL MSBA Training and Development Committee. My concerns are primarily to maintain and HONORS AND AWARDS: 1999, Southwest Missouri extend the free use of libraries, including and State University (now Missouri State University) perhaps especially to the poor, and to increase 69. LINDA MIELKE, former CEO, Indianapolis College of Education Recognition Award for salaries for library workers across the board. Marion County Public Library. Service. —MICHAEL J. MCGRORTY EDUCATION: Harvard University, Program for ACCOMPLISHMENTS: 1976-1981, school librarian Senior Executives, 1994; Wayne State for grades 7-12, Miller (Mo.) R-II Public Schools. University, M.S.L.S., 1972; Wayne State In current position, catalogs nonbook materials 68. DALE MCNEILL, Director, Community University, B.A, 1970. (including juvenile); supervises seven cata- Library Services Department, Queens Library. ALA ACTIVITIES: 2006 ALA Council, Certification logers; lead instructor of team-taught graduate- EDUCATION: Phillips University, B.A., Education, for Public Librarians Committee; 2006 PLA level cataloging course Publications: Cataloging 1984; LSU, M.L.S., 1985. Budget and Finance Committee; 2002 PLA Nonbook Materials with AACR2 and MARC: A ALA ACTIVITIES: ALA, Off. for Accr., External National Conference Co-Chair Program Sub- Guide for the School Library Media Specialist, Review Panelist, 2006; ACRL, member; PLA, Committee; 1996 PLA President. 2nd ed. AASL, 1999. Co-authored four columns member; RUSA, member; RUSA, RUSQ OFFICES HELD IN STATE & REGIONAL LIBRARY & on Cataloging-in-Publication, Knowledge Quest, Editorial Board, 2003-; YALSA, member; YASD OTHER ASSOCIATIONS: Indiana Library Feder- 2003-2004. Presentations: Poster session, student conference worker, 1985; YALSA, ation, member ADOLPHI; 2005 recipient of 2006 OLAC Conference, Phoenix, Ariz.: NOSYL, member 1995-1997, chair 1997-1999; Indiana Library Federation Partnership Award. “Cataloging Streaming Video on the Web: YALSA President’s Program Chair, 1998; HONORS AND AWARDS: 2005 Indiana Library Collaboration Between Catalogers, an Archivist, YALSA Media Selection & Usage, member Federation Partnership Award. and a Documentary Filmmaker.” “If it’s there, I 1999-2002; SRRT, member; SRRT, GLTF Book ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Directed three public use it!: School Librarians Depend on CIP.” One Award Committee, 1990-1992; GLBTRT, mem- libraries most recently Indianapolis-Marion of six speakers, CIP Advisory Group program, ber; GLBTRT, Fund-raising Committee, 2006-. County Public Library (IMCPL). At IMCPL dou- ALA Conference, June 2006; reported on my OFFICES HELD IN STATE & REGIONAL LIBRARY & bled the book budget and raised circulation 20% survey of school librarians on their use of CIP OTHER ASSOCIATIONS: Texas Library Association, in two years. As President of PLA planned and and subject headings. Co-presented cataloging Conference Local Arrangements Committee, implemented reorganization. Taped interview for overview preconference, Missouri Association 1989; TLA, Co-chair Conference Registration, American Libraries on Corporate Funding in of School Librarians Conference, April 2006. 1999 and 2002; TLA, Membership Committee, Libraries. President’s Column for Public Preconference on nonbook cataloging, AASL member 2002-2004, chair, 2004-2006; TLA Libraries. “What to Do,” article on development Conference, 1999. Other workshops and con- 2004 Conference Program Committee; TLA of a marketing long range plan for American current sessions on cataloging topics at state 2006 Conference Program Committee; TLA Libraries. “Cost Finding: Why it is Important for and national conferences, 1991-present. Delegation Leader for Texas Senate District 23, Public Libraries. ALA Member Since: 1985. Legislative Day, 2005. REFORMA, Rio Trinidad ALA Member Since: 1974. Chapter, Parliamentarian, 1999-2000; REFOR- Statement of Professional Concerns: MA, Rio Trinidad Chapter, President, 2002. Statement of Professional Concerns: As a cataloger, cataloging instructor, and former Joint Conference of Librarians of Color, Local Councilors need to listen, consider the impact of school librarian, I am concerned about the train- Arrangement sub-committee, 2005-2006. issues, and vote for the best for librarianship. ing of catalogers for the next generation of HONORS AND AWARDS: Lewis Mack Fellowship, Issues particularly important to me are intellec- library users. A class in bibliographic control LSU, 1984-1985; Full tuition scholarship, LSU, tual freedom, technology, access for all, literacy, does not turn one into a cataloger. On-the-job 1984-1985; Phi Kappa Phi, 1985; Beta Phi Mu, legislation, public awareness and an effective training works only if there is another cataloger Beta Zeta Chapter, 1986; Texas Advanced ALA. Challenges to our collections must be to do the training. School librarians frequently Library Leadership Institute, 1996. fought from the floor of Council to the Board run their libraries solo, wearing many hats. ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Organized and been a pan- room of the smallest libraries and in the According to a recent survey I conducted, elist at the regular “Serving Diverse Commu- Supreme Court. Technology brings the promise school librarians depend heavily on CIP cata- nities” continuing education opportunities in the of information resources for all. ALA must con- loging and fervently wish for better cataloging North Texas area; featured speaker on “Reach- tinue to take the lead in providing technological training. As a 15-year school board member, I ing Out”, a video of the American Foundation for solutions to information retrieval. Access for all believe school funds are wasted if library mate- the Blind for libraries and museums (1997); is possible through technology and a strong rials are not cataloged for best access. Library speaker, TLA conference “The Staff of Life”, 2001; LSTA. Literacy projects need to be strength- science programs should provide adequate cat- speaker, TLA conference, “Give ’Em What They ened through public awareness. A closer link aloging classes. School librarians need afford- Want”, 2006; guest lecturer, LIU-SLIS, summer needs to be established with the Washington able workshops to improve their cataloging 2006, “Library Service to the GLBT Community”; Office. Public awareness of libraries has skills. The LC CIP program should continue at guest lecturer, OU-SLIS, fall 2006, “How to increased dramatically-the Gates Foundation its present level or higher, to provide good cata- Manage in Civil Service, Political Appointee, and gift, and telecommunications discounts and loging for library catalogs. ALA should promote Union Shop Library Environments”; moderator, increased library use. Council needs to revisit quality cataloging for all libraries. TWU-SLIS, fall 2006 Forum, “View From the Top”. the structure of ALA and our conferences-both —MARILYN MCCROSKEY ALA Member Since: 1983. need streamlining. —LINDA MIELKE

Statement of Professional Concerns: 67. MICHAEL J. MCGRORTY, Private Investi- While the future will certainly bring challenges, 70. BARBARA MILLER, Associate Professor gator/Analyst, labor and employment matters. we are in one of the greatest times of library and Documents Librarian, Oklahoma State EDUCATION: San Jose State University SLIS, growth and change in the last 100 years. We University. 26 EDUCATION: University of Illinois, B.A., Staffing Pattern Committee, 2004-2006. ALSC: Statement of Professional Concerns: Anthropology, 1969; University of Illinois, M.A., Member-Newbery Committee 2003; ALSC: My greatest professional concerns at present Anthropology, 1971; University of Tennessee, Board of Directors, 1996-1998. are overcoming the increasing invisibility of M.S.L.S., 1978. ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Sylvia Mora-Ona is the libraries and the need for succession planning ALA ACTIVITIES: ACRL/Instruction member Assistant Director, Branches and Youth and leadership development in our profession 2003-2006;,ACRL Legislative Liaison, 2006- Services for the Miami Dade Public Library as well as our institutions. As more information present for Oklahoma ACRL. GODORT System. The Miami-Dade Public Library System is digital, our contribution, especially in academ- Member 1995-2006; GODORT coordinator serves a population of 2.6 million residents. The ic libraries, is less obvious to funders and users. State and Local Documents Task Force 2002- Library System has one Main Library and The value we add to academic and civic life 2004; GODORT member Education Committee 40 branches. Ms. Mora-Ona has been an needs to be communicated with skill and convic- 2000-2002; GODORT chair Bylaws Committee Assistant Director for seven years. Before that, tion. In addition, we librarians have to continue 2004-2006; GODORT chair Conference Ms Mora-Ona served as the Youth Services to update our skills and work closely with our Committee 2006-. Administrator for 10 years, developing such academic and community partners to deliver OFFICES HELD IN STATE & REGIONAL LIBRARY & innovative programs as Project Jump Start, services and collections needed by today’s and OTHER ASSOCIATIONS: Oklahoma Library Assn.: Teen Literacy Connection, Born to Read and tomorrow’s users. Through ALA and its divisions Chair GODORT 2002; Chair of Library PLASMAS—Public Library Assistance to we have the opportunity and the responsibility to Education Division 2006-; Member of Legis- Students in Mathematics and Science. help develop leaders at all levels who believe in lative Committee, 2003-present. Oklahoma Ms. Mora-Ona has worked in public libraries the power of libraries and who are enthusiastic ACRL: Secretary of OK-ACRL Council of over 29 years both in Florida and California. about the future. Instruction Librarians 2005-2006; Legislative Ms. Mora-Ona has worked on many ALSC, PLA —CATHERINE MURRAY-RUST Liaison for Oklahoma ACRL 2006-present. and ALA committees during her professional ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Major accomplishments: career. (FOR ALA GODORT) Worked with State and ALA Member Since: 1991. 73. MELORA RANNEY NORMAN, Coordi- Local Task force to coordinate information from —SYLVIA MORA-ONA nator of Outreach Services, Maine State Library. states on cataloging of Agriculture Extension EDUCATION: Syracuse, NY, University School of materials, for use by National Agriculture Information Studies, Master’s degree in library Library. Planned and coordinated two GODORT 72. CATHERINE MURRAY-RUST, Dean of science, 1986, State University of New York, programs at ALA related to state documents. Libraries, Colorado State University, Morgan Oswego, B.A., English and Spanish, 1983. Presented GODORT program on information lit- Library. ALA ACTIVITIES: Vice-chair, ASLA/LSSPS (Asso- eracy instruction for government information. EDUCATION: Cornell University, graduate course- ciation of Specialized and Cooperative Library Worked to re-organize and update Bylaws of work, 1977; University of London, Post-gradu- Agencies/Libraries Serving Special Populations GODORT. Co-editor of National Browse Topics ate diploma in library and information science, Section) Library Services to People with Visual Database with Government Printing Office. 1974; University of Dar es Salaam, graduate or Physical Disabilities Forum, 2006-2007; Helped create tool kit for disappearing govern- coursework in African politics and international; Chair, ALA Committee on Organization, 2004-; ment information for the GODORT Education Relations, 1972; Mount Holyoke College, Chair, Bylaws Committee, Intellectual Freedom Committee, compiling a list of some 30 pages of AB, 1970. Round Table (IFRT), 2006-2007; Member, information which disappeared from govern- ALA ACTIVITIES: LAMA (past-president) Conference Committee, 2005-2007; Chair, ment web sites following 9/11. On state level, Executive Committee and Board, 2006-2007; Program Committee, IFRT, 2003-2005; Chair, coordinated several workshops for GODORT LAMA president, 2005-2006, Vice-president/ Intellectual Freedom Round Table, 2003-2004; and for Oklahoma ACRL and Oklahoma Lib. president-elect, 2004-2005; LAMA Strategic Maine Chapter Councilor 2002-2007; Member, Assn. on instruction, and on pedagogy methods Plan Implementation Committee; LAMA Mem- Intellectual Freedom Committee, American for library instruction. Helped coordinate spring bership Committee; LAMA, MAES section chair; Library Association (ALA) 2001-2003; Current OLA preconferences for GODORT and for LAMA LOMS Planning and Evaluation of Library member: LAMA, ALSC, YALSA, IFRT, SRRT; Library Education Division, since 1997. Services Committee; Member of ACRL, LITA, Member/Virtual Member, LAMA (Library ALA Member Since: 1995 (and 1978-80). and LAMA. Administration and Management Association) OFFICE HELD IN STATE AND REGIONAL LIBRARY SASS Technical Services Systems Committee, Statement of Professional Concerns: AND OTHER ASSOCIATIONS: Member, Greater 2000-; Campaign for America’s Libraries dele- Being a librarian, I am concerned about Western Alliance Board of Directors 2006-pres- gate to Maine, 2001; Libraries Build Sustainable Freedom of Information. Being a depository ent, Greater Western Library Alliance, Digital Communities delegate to Maine, 2000. librarian I am concerned about the related prob- Projects Task Force, 2001-2005, BioOne Board OFFICES HELD IN STATE & REGIONAL LIBRARY & lem of disappearing government information. I of Directors/Treasurer, 2006-present, Orbis OTHER ASSOCIATIONS: Chair, New England feel it is extremely important for ALA to remain Cascades, chair Regional Library Services Cen- Library Association Intellectual Freedom constantly vigilant to legislative initiatives in ter Task Force, chair 2001-2003; Colorado Committee, 2004-2006; New England Library Washington, to make sure that these rights are Alliance of Research Libraries, Member Coun- Association (NELA) Co-chair, Curriculum preserved. I also feel it is important for ALA to cil, chair 2004-2005, member 2003-present. Subcommittee, New England Library Leader- remain a leader in technological initiatives, so HONORS AND AWARDS: Cook Award, Cornell ship Seminar 2003; MLA Executive Board 1995- that librarians can keep abreast of problems University 1999, UCLA Senior Fellows 2003. 1997, 1999-; Maine Library Association: Co- with maintaining connectivity to electronic infor- ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Served in leadership posi- chair, Intellectual Freedom Committee 1995- mation. Disappearing electronic information and tions at Cornell, Oregon State, and Colorado 1997, 1999-2002; Maine Library Association lack of access to legacy electronic information State libraries as associate university librarian Web Page Task Force, 1997-; Maine Libraries are major problems for many libraries, and we and dean. Wide variety of experience in all Conference Committee, 1995-2006. look to our national organization for help. aspects of library administration and manage- HONORS AND AWARDS: Who’s Who in America, —BARBARA MILLER ment including reference, systems, circulation, 2004-; ALA-OIF/FTRE 30th Anniversary Honor buildings, public relations/marketing, and Roll 1999. fundraising. Demonstrated commitment to col- ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Presenting and/or organizing 71. SYLVIA MORA-ONA, Assistant Director, laborative programs in joint materials purchas- many programs on intellectual freedom, leader- Branch Operations, Miami-Dade Public Library. es, shared collections, high-density storage, ship, and services to people with disabilities for EDUCATION: San Jose State University, M.L.S., and digital services. Publications: joint author- the Maine libraries, New England Library 1980; San Francisco College for Women, ship of a study on presidents and provosts Association (NELA), and ALA annual confer- B.A., 1970. views on the library to be published in College ences, helping organize the first New England ALA ACTIVITIES: ALA: ALA Graphics (GRAD) and Research Libraries,May 2007. Opinion Library Leadership seminar; serving as the first Committee, 2000-today. PLA: Member: PLA piece in the Chronicle of Higher Education on chair of the newly created NELA Intellectual Program Selection Committee, Minneapolis tenure for librarians, 2005. “Storage as Freedom Committee and establishing its annual Conference 2006-2008; Chair- Workload Preservation Strategy,” published in Advances Proquest award; creating web presence for the Measures and Staffing Pattern Committee, in Librarianship 2004. town of Winthrop and Main State Library 2006-2007; Member- Workload Measure and ALA Member Since: 1981. Outreach; writing brief occasional articles for 27 American Libraries; automating the collections dom and equality of access to information (in all an ALA Councilor is a step in the right direction for the Charles M. Bailey Public Library and formats). The future strength of libraries lies with to help my profession at the national level. Maine State Library’s Books By Mail program. the children of today and I will continue to be a —SANDRA (SANDY) OLSON ALA Member Since: 1988. strong advocate for service and equity for young people in schools and public libraries. As an At- Statement of Professional Concerns: Large member of Council, I will continue to 76. CHARLES PACE, Director, Fargo Public Libraries make an amazing difference. In my make myself available to members via e-mail Library. years of working with virtual populations, includ- and in person at conferences to discuss mem- EDUCATION: University of North Texas, B.A, ing people with disabilities, I’ve had the tremen- ber concerns. I will also bring any such con- History, 1988; University of North Texas, M.L.S., dous honor to hear from people whose lives are cerns to the Council floor for discussion and 1990. enormously enriched by library services. I think action. It is important to listen to all points of ALA ACTIVITIES: ALA Council-North Dakota the most important effort we can make is to view and incorporate such information in Chapter 2005-; HRDR Advisory Committee Mem- carry this energy and enthusiasm out into our addressing Council. ber 2005-; LAMA FRFDS Member 2001-2002. communities—to speak as one about the vital —M. A. (PEG) OETTINGER OFFICES HELD IN STATE & REGIONAL LIBRARY & importance of libraries. To achieve this, a coun- OTHER ASSOCIATIONS: Public Library Section cilor must: • Communicate well—most especial- Chair North Dakota Library Association 2004- ly, listening well • Utilize patience and knowl- 75. SANDRA (SANDY) OLSON, Library 2005; Legislative Committee Chair North Da- edge to achieve consensus and work toward Supervisor, University of Central Arkansas/ kota Library Association 2005-2006; ALA Coun- shared goals • Continually seek ways to support Torreyson Library. cilor North Dakota Library Association 2005-. library professionals in our education and EDUCATION: University of Central Arkansas/ HONORS AND AWARDS: Library Journal Mover & growth. As a member of the ALA Council, I Business, 60 hrs. Shaker 2006. Fargo Public Library-”Best of would seek to gather together the shared wis- ALA ACTIVITIES: ALCTS Education Committee Show” Children’s Summer Reading Program dom of my colleagues toward the betterment, Member 2004-2006. LSSIRT Vice President/ Materials 2006. improvement, and continued excellence of our President Elect 2007. LSSIRT Member at Large ACCOMPLISHMENTS: For the past five years I have profession. —MELORA RANNEY NORMAN 2005-2006. LSSIRT Support Staff Certification had the privilege of serving as the Director of Task Force Member 2003-2006. COPE III the Fargo Public Library in Fargo, ND. My major Representative 2003. accomplishments during that time include a suc- 74. M. A. (PEG) OETTINGER, Librarian (Re- OFFICES HELD IN STATE & REGIONAL LIBRARY & cessful sales tax referendum to build three new tired), Middle Country Schools. OTHER ASSOCIATIONS: ARLA-Secretary 2002- libraries, a major library card campaign, imple- EDUCATION: 1970-1971, St. John’s University, 2004. ARLA-Awards Committee Chair 2005- mentation of a new ILS system, the opening of Jamaica, NY, M.L.S.; 1960-1964, The Catholic 2007. ARLA-Paraprofessional Division (ALPS)- the first branch library in the history of FPL, and University of America Washington, DC, B Music Co-Founder/President 1990, President 2002. the creation of a series of measures to recog- Education. ARLA-Intellectual Freedom Committee Member nize staff and boost staff morale. I have previ- ALA ACTIVITIES: ALA Council, 2002-2005; ALA 2000. ARLA-Publications Committee Member ously worked several large urban libraries Intellectual Freedom Committee, 2002-2006; 2001. University of Central Arkansas Staff including Brooklyn, Dallas, Houston, and ALA Resolutions Committee, 1998-2002; Ken Senate Senator 2005-2006. University of Chicago making me conversant in the problems Haycock Award Jury, 2005; Margaret A. Central Arkansas Staff Senate President 2001- of both larger and smaller systems. I have pre- Edwards Trust Intellectual Freedom Leadership 2002. FBLA-State High School Competition viously been published in Library Journal and Development Margaret A. Edwards Trust Judge 2000-present. Public Libraries. Intellectual Freedom Leadership Development HONORS AND AWARDS: ARLA-Lorrie Shuff Institute Margaret A. Edwards Trust Intellectual Paraprofessional of the Year 2002. ALPS- Statement of Professional Concerns: Freedom Leadership Development Institute Pioneer Award 2002. Before becoming a library director I worked in a Committee, 1998; IRC/IFC Joint Task Force on ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Co-founder of the ALPS variety of library settings and in a number of dif- Cuba, 2003-2004; ALSC-ALSC Library Service Roundtable that became a Division in 2001. ferent geographical locations. During the course to Children With Special Need Committee, First Paraprofessional to hold elected office on of my career I have become increasingly con- 1995-1998 (Chair – 1997-1998); YALSA-YALSA the ARLA Board. Arkansas Libraries Journal cerned by the devaluation of the profession of Intellectual Freedom Committee, 1999-2002; Article “What is a Paraprofessional?” 2003. librarianship and the MLS degree. As a director YALSA Division and Membership Promotion Spearheaded a committee to have classified I have worked to increase the number of Committee, 2007-2008. staff positions in our library upgraded. Managed degreed librarians in our libraries and to elimi- HONORS AND AWARDS: People to People to get 2 new higher level positions and have nate the practice of hiring non-professionals for International Delegation of Librarians to the approximately 8 other positions upgraded. professional positions. I also believe that in People’s Republic of China, 1993; Who’s Who Presented session “COPE III Report” : ARLA order for our profession to remain strong we in the East, 26th Edition; Who’s Who in the Conference 2003. Presented session “LSSIRT must embrace and not fear new technologies World, 16th Edition. and Professional Involvement for Parapro- and new service models. I take great pride in ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Centereach HS 1985-1998: fessionals” : ALPS Conference 2005. the accomplishments of the young librarians Took part in selection of first automated Library ALA Member Since: 2001. I have been fortunate enough to get to know Management System for the District and then and to mentor in their careers. If elected to served as Network Supervisor, supervising the Statement of Professional Concerns: the Council I promise to exert myself fully to in-house retrospective conversion of two H.S. Although it is often said that “one of the major raise the status of the library profession and Library collections while continuing to provide challenges that libraries face in the area of to increase beginning salaries for new profes- library instruction and reference assistance to human resources is the decline in the number of sionals. —CHARLES PACE students faculty and staff using traditional mate- librarians”, I believe that the same is happening rials as well as newer formats and technology. in the support staff world. In this technological Oxhead Road Elementary 1970-1985- Com- world, there are many skills that a support staff 77. WILLIAM PAULLIN, Director, Atlantic pletely reorganized the Library which had fallen worker must have to gain even entry-level work County Library System. into total disorder, supervised the closing of in the library. I believe with the proper leadership EDUCATION: Drexel University, M.L.S., 1979; St. another elementary school library and the recat- we can be recognized as the hard working “pro- Joseph’s College, Philadelphia, PA, B.S., aloging and integration of the materials into the fessionals” that most of us are. Through my English, 1971. Oxhead collection while continuing to provide work with LSSIRT, The Support Staff Cer- ALA ACTIVITIES: Chapter Councilor, New Jersey, library instruction and readers guidance to all tification Task Force, and the Congress on 2002- 2004; Resolutions Committee-2005- grades, faculty and staff. Professional Education: Focus on Support Staff 2007; LAMA, Statistics Section, Executive ALA Member Since: 1987. (COPE III) I’ve met a lot of intelligent, hard work- Board 1997-2000, Member. PLA-Member since ing individuals. These people are not willing to 1981; LITA-Member since 1983; LAMA-Member Statement of Professional Concerns: sit back on the sidelines and wait for someone since 1983; SRRT-Member since 2006; My primary areas of interest continue to be serv- else to do something to help their profession. I Presidential Task Force on the Graduated Dues ice to children and youth and intellectual free- am also one of those people, and feel that being Study-2006-2007. 28 OFFICES HELD IN STATE & REGIONAL LIBRARY & 2001-2002; Member: Kappa Delta Pi Honor Honor Society), Summer 2006. Phi Beta Kappa OTHER ASSOCIATIONS: New Jersey Library Society for Educators; Member: Georgia Library Society (National Honor Society). Golden Key Association-Member since 1979. NJLA- Media Association (GLMA). (International Honour Society). Sigma Delta Pi Executive Board-ALA Chapter Councilor-2001- HONORS AND AWARDS: Teacher of the Year, (La Sociedad Nacional Honoraria Hisp´anica/ 2004; NJLA-Second Vice-President-1998; Bethune Elementary School-Atlanta Public National Collegiate Hispanic Honor Society). NJLA-Executive Board-Member-at-Large-1994- Schools, 1995-1996; People to Peoples’ Con- ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Since becoming an academ- 1997. NJLA Committee Activity: Conference ference Attendee to Barcelona, Spain-Atlanta ic librarian, I have been actively incorporating Committee-CoChair-2001 & 2002; Public Policy Public Schools, 1996; DeWitt Wallace Reader’s my values of diversity, inclusion, and collabora- Committee-member-1997-2007; Personnel Guide National Library Power Media Specialist tion. I have served on numerous committees Administration Committee-1982-1994 & 1997; and Media Program- Atlanta Public Schools, such as the New Faculty Orientation served as Chair 1990-1994; Government 1993-1997; Kappa Delta Pi-Charter Member Committee, LibQUAL+ 2006 Task Force,the Relations Committee 1982-1994; By-Laws 2006; International Book Festival-Guadalajara, screening committee for Reference Librarian in Committee-1983. South Jersey Regional Mexico-Participant 2005. Behavioral and Social Sciences, President of Library Cooperative: SJRLC Executive Board: ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Georgia Leadership Certifi- the VCU Libraries Staff Association, and the Member-at-Large-1988-1994; Vice-President- cation; Georgia Teaching Certification; New LGBT Subcommittee of the Office of Equity and 1990-1991. SJRLC Committee Activity: York State Teaching Certification; New York Diversity. I am also active in groups that explore Advocacy Committee; Collection Development; Public Library Certification; North Carolina research and academic issues such as QRIG Planning; Technology; Reference/Interlibrary Teaching Certification. (Qualitative Research Interest Group) and VAL- Loan. Waterford Township Free Public Library- ALA Member Since: 1994. HEN (Virginia Higher Education Network).I am New Jersey: Board of Trustees 1978-1985. furthering my education by pursuing a Masters ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Vice President of the Statement of Professional Concerns: in Public Administration in the Wilder School at Waterford Township Free Public Library when The field of Library and Information Science VCU and taking a variety of technology courses. the first Professional Librarian was hired as the owes a wealth of gratitude to those who deliver I volunteer to promote the libraries cultural and Director. The library also doubled the public library services to children and young adults. As technology initiatives in such activities such as space during my tenure on the board. While a children’s librarian, school and public library the Mobile Technology Fair and the Annual serving as Chair of the NJLA Personnel setting, I have had the pleasure of developing Brown-Lyons Spring Lecture. I collaborate with Committee we developed the guidelines for the programs which introduced children and young other units in the library to promote the collec- minimum salaries for entry level librarians and adults to the endless possibilities that exist with- tions and to enhance the collections for more library assistants. Implemented “Project in books: electronic and print. In this rapidly users. I am on a materials initiative for the Connect” which provided high speed Internet changing technology, engaging youth in the University College and collaborating with the access for all public and private schools in process of reading long enough for them to Community Health Education Center. Atlantic County, New Jersey through the Atlantic enjoy the art of reading, is a challenge. Knowing ALA Member Since: 2004. County Library System. the importance of accessing and delivering ALA Member Since: 1979. quality information to young patrons is not Statement of Professional Concerns: enough. Today, 21st century information spe- As a multi-lingual, Hispanic woman, I feel that I Statement of Professional Concerns: cialists must confront the ‘mode of delivery’ bring fresh perspective to Academic Libraries. I One Term and out. I pledge that when I am which is often more important than the ‘deliver- want to be an advocate for those groups tradi- elected I will serve only one term on council. able.’ As an information specialist who has tionally underrepresented in both libraries and Why would I run for election and only wish to be embraced the numerous forms of technology, higher education. Libraries will need to adjust to on three years? I had served as the Chapter any new change was viewed as another learn- the rapidly changing demographics of the Councilor for New Jersey for three years. This ing opportunity for my professional growth. United States in order to better serve all mem- was my first experience with ALA governance Helping others to embrace effective change is bers of society. I bring a multi-disciplinary back- and it left a lasting impression. I believe that two my concern. —BRENDA PRUITT-ANNISETTE ground and approach to librarianship having a terms, six years, is a sufficient time to help direct broad social science background (Middle an organization. You then have learned enough Eastern Studies, Psychology, Philosophy, to be more effective in the committees of that 79. CRISTINA RAMIREZ, Collection Librarian Religious Studies). I want to promote outreach organization. I am now more involved in ALA for Social & Behavioral Sciences, Virginia and service to a number of diverse communi- because I understand the governance structure. Commonwealth University. ties. I also want to bridge differences of both fac- —WILLIAM PAULLIN EDUCATION: The Catholic University of America, ulty librarians and staff so that all members of M.S.L.S., 2005;.The University of Texas at the library community can share their strengths Austin, M.A. (Middle Eastern Studies), 2003; and work toward common goals. I want to 78. BRENDA PRUITT-ANNISETTE, Coor- Louisiana State University, B.S., (Psychology, increase the numbers of underrepresented dinator-Media Services, Fulton County Schools. Honors Program), 1998; Louisiana State groups in ALA divisions and committees. I also EDUCATION: Clark Atlanta University, Atlanta, University, B.A., (Philosophy & Religious want to work with ALA to develop training for Georgia, Ed. D.-Doctoral Student-Education Studies), 1998. future leaders of color. —CRISTINA RAMIREZ Leadership, 2004-Present. Specializing in ALA ACTIVITIES: ACRL EBSS (Educational and Urban School Leadership; Georgia State Behavioral Sciences Section) Higher Education University, Atlanta, Georgia, Ed. S.-Admini- Committee, Member 2006-2008; ALCTS CMDS 80. ELIZABETH ANN RIDLER, Manager stration and Leadership, 1998; North Carolina CDER (Collection Development and Electronic Library Services, Brooklyn Public Library. Central University, Durham, North Carolina, Resources) Committee, Intern 2006-2007. EDUCATION: University of Western Ontario, M.L.S.-Library and Information Science, 1986; OFFICES HELD IN STATE & REGIONAL LIBRARY & M.L.I.S., 1985; University of Alberta, M.A., 1972; North Carolina Central University, Durham, OTHER ASSOCIATIONS: The SLIS (School of University of Toronto, B.Ed., 1976; Trent North Carolina, B.A.-French/Education, 1975. Library and Information Science of The Catholic University, B.A., 1969. ALA ACTIVITIES: Member: American Library University of America) Alumni Association ALA ACTIVITIES: ALA Councilor-at-Large, 2004- Association (ALA); Member: American Executive Board, 2006-2007. 2007, ALA Resolutions Committee, 2006-2008; Association of School Librarians (AASL); HONORS AND AWARDS: Minnesota Institute for Carroll Preston Baber Grant Jury; ASCLA Member: Young Adult Services Librarian Early Career Librarians From Traditionally Budget and Planning Committee member, (YALSA); Member: Association for Library Underrepresented Groups, University of 2004-2008, ASCLA Ad Hoc Mentoring Services to Children (ALSC); Member: Minnesota Libraries, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Implementation Task Force Chair, 2004-2005 Research and Statistics Committee (American July 22-28, 2006. Received scholarship to ASCLA Ad Hoc Mentoring Task Force Chair, Library Association-Sub committee); Member: attend Book Expo 2006 and the & Encounters 2002-2004, ASCLA Publications Committee Accreditation Committee (American Library Librarians-Publishers Program, ‘America Reads member (Libraries Serving Special Populations Association - Sub Committee); Member: Spanish Campaign’, Sponsored by the Spanish Section representative), 1999-2003, Century Children and Technology Committee (ALSC). Institute for Foreign Trade (ICEX) and the Scholarship Jury Chair, 2000-2004, Century OFFICES HELD IN STATE & REGIONAL LIBRARY & Spanish Association of Publishers Guilds Scholarship Committee member, 1999-2004, OTHER ASSOCIATIONS: Vice President-PTA (FGEE), Washington, D.C. , 2006. Beta Phi Mu ADA Assembly (LSSPS representative) 1995- (Hambrick Elementary School) 2000-2001; (International Library and Information Studies 1999, ASCLA Standards Committee Subcom- Treasurer-PTA (Hambrick Elementary School) 29 mittee to Develop Guidelines for Library Service Search Committee, ch. Jan.-July 2000; ALCTS funding they need to remain a powerful tool for for People with Mental Retardation, 1995-1999, Board Director-at-Large, 1998-2000; ALCTS literacy and lifelong learning, that we develop Library Services to People with Visual or Fundraising Committee, mbr. 1998-2000; CCS the strong leaders we need to succeed us in Physical Disabilities Forum Chair, 1998-1999. Margaret Mann Citation Committee, 1998; CCS these efforts. As the future of bibliographic con- OFFICES HELD IN STATE & REGIONAL LIBRARY & Member-at-Large, 1995-1997; SS Rep. to LRTS trol is contemplated, we must lead by providing OTHER ASSOCIATIONS: New York Library Editorial Board, 1992-1995; ALCTS Program one of the best organized single sources of Association: Round Table on Library Service to Initiatives Committee, mbr. 1991-1993; Best of information in society. —JOHN J. RIEMER Special Populations President, 1999- ; New LRTS Committee, 1991; SS Member-at-Large, Members Round Table President, 1997-1998, 1990-1992; SS Policy & Research Committee, NMRT Vice President and Program Chair, 1996- ch. 1988-1989, mbr. 1986-1987; SS Review 82. K.R. ROBERTO, Cataloging Librarian, 1997, Continental Copy/NMRT Award Commit- Cte., ch. 1986. IFRT: Immroth Memorial Award University of Georgia Libraries. tee Chair, 1995-1996; Canadian Library Committee, 1990-1993; IFRT Membership EDUCATION: Illinois State University, B.A. in Association: Library and Information Services Promotion Committee, 1984-1989. anthropology, 1997; University of Illinois at for Native Peoples Interest Group Convenor, OFFICES HELD IN STATE & REGIONAL LIBRARY & Urbana-Champaign, M.S. in library and informa- 1988-1994, CLA Task Force to Develop OTHER ASSOCIATIONS: U. of Calif.: Bibliographic tion science, 1999. Canadian Standards and Guidelines for Library Services TF, ch. 2005; E-Resource Manage- ALA ACTIVITIES: ALA Councilor-at-Large, 2004- Services for People with Disabilities member, ment System TF, mbr. 2004-2005; Heads of Present; Member, ALA Committee on Diversity, 1993; Canadian Women’s Club of New York: Technical Services group, mbr. 2004; CA Dig L. 2004-Present; Member, ALA 2003 Election First Vice President, 2003-2005. Shared Cataloging Program Advisory Cte, Nominating Committee, 2001-2002; Mentor, HONORS AND AWARDS: New York Library 2004-; Prog for Coop. Catlg. (PCC): Standing ALCTS CETRC Mentoring Program, 2002- Association: Continental Copy/New Members Cte on Automation, mbr. 2002-2004; Standing Present; Co-Chair, ALCTS Creative Ideas in Round Table Award Winner, 1994. Cte on Standards, Task Force on Multiple Technical Services Discussion Group, 2002- ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Publications: Member, Manifestations of E-Resources, ch. 2000-2001; 2003; Member, ACRL WSS Research Standards Committee Subcommittee to 1st & 2nd Task Groups on Journals in Aggre- Committee, 2002-2003; Member, GLBTRT Develop Guidelines for Library Services for gator Databases, ch. 1999-2001; Standing Cte Stonewall Book Awards Committee, 2003-2005; People with Mental Retardation, Guidelines for on Training, mbr. 1997-2000; CONSER Subject Coordinator, SRRT Alternatives in Publication Library Services for People with Mental & Classification TF, ch. 1988-90; CONSER Task Force, 2003-2004; Member, GLBTRT Retardation, Chicago: ASCLA/ALA,1999. Lynda Operations Cte, mbr. 1987-2000. Serials Cata- Clearinghouse/Website Committee, YA Moon, Barbara Myrvold, Elizabeth Ridler, loging Cooperative Training Program Steering Bibliography Subcommittee, 2002; GLBTRT Historical Walking Tour of Lawrence Park, Cte (SCCTP), 1997-date. Liaison, ASCLA Americans with Disabilities Act Toronto: North Toronto Historical Society/ HONORS AND AWARDS: Assn of Res Libs Assembly, 2001-2002. Toronto Public Library,1994. Member, Saskatch- Research Libs Leadership Fellows program, OFFICES HELD IN STATE & REGIONAL LIBRARY & ewan Task Force on Library Services for People 2004-2006. OTHER ASSOCIATIONS: Member, Greenwood with Disabilities, Partners in Planning: Libraries ACCOMPLISHMENTS: I have a long history of influ- Publishing Group Electronic Product Advisory and People with Disabilities: Saskatchewan encing people to collaborate and helping to Board, 2003-2005 Member, Progressive Education, 1988. Speaker mentoring and dis- overcome problems and obstacles along the Librarians Guild Scholarship Committee, 2002. ability issues at ALA Conferences, 1999, 2000, way. Significant excitement about the Biblio- ACCOMPLISHMENTS: I co-edited Revolting Librari- 2003, 2004: Speaker on time management,cor- graphic Services Task Force report stems from ans Redux: Radical Librarians Speak Out rections, and disability issues at New York the desire to begin working in a single, shared (Jefferson, NC: McFarland, 2003) with Jessa- Library Association Conferences, 1999, 2003-6. file. UC catalogers recently started the first PCC myn West. I am currently editing an anthology, ALA Member Since: 1994. funnel project to involve bibliographic records. I which will also be published by McFarland, with chaired groups that proved that libraries and the tentative title of Radical Cataloging: Statement of Professional Concerns: vendors could collaborate on creating cata- Challenges and Possibilities. I have done Libraries promote an inclusive and democratic loging records for the full-text titles contained in regional and national presentations on such society through barrier-free, equitable access to aggregator databases. I advocated for creation thrilling topics as alternative literature in information so that all people can acquire the of the CONSER Enhance program and men- libraries, GLBT issues in cataloging, and radical knowledge and skills to cope with daily life and tored initial members, and I co-wrote PCC librarianship. I am also the founder and owner of contribute as citizens. If re-elected to ALA Values Statement, 1998. I have encouraged two library-related email lists, one for transgen- Council, I will strongly support the following ini- and supported ten library assistants going to dered & gender-variant library workers, and one tiatives: • to increase public funding for libraries library school over the years. Wrote Discussion to discuss radical cataloging issues (whatever through the ALA Advocacy Campaign • to retain Paper 107 leading to MARBI’s adoption of URLs that may entail). and recruit librarians( 50% of current librarians in the MARC 21 authorities format, 1998. Wrote ALA Member Since: 1997. will retire by 2015) 1. by scholarships like the editorial, “National Series Authority File Spectrum and Century Scholarships which Derailed?” Cataloging & Classification Quarterly Statement of Professional Concerns: recruit minority librarians or librarians with a dis- 19 (1) 1994 p.5-8. In my writing and speaking, I A list of issues that I consider greatly important ability 2. by mentoring new librarians through have pointed out that cooperation and imagina- for the profession: • promoting diversity with NMRT/ALA Leadership training. • to encourage tive use of technology are keys to sustaining a regards to race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, outreach to underserved populations, e.g. pris- rich metadata standard. gender identity and expression, and levels of oners, immigrants, seniors • to support lifelong ALA Member Since: 1980. physical and mental ability in librarianship; learning that instills 21st century workplace • supporting intellectual freedom for all libraries skills • to work with the Accessibility Assembly to Statement of Professional Concerns: and all age levels; • creating and defending ensure accessible website design in libraries An admirable strength of ALA among profes- access to all materials, regardless of content; and in websites used by patrons with disabili- sional associations has been its ability to advo- • promoting literacy and sponsoring literacy ini- ties. • to foster ALA member retention/participa- cate and influence policy on a wide range of tiatives; • recruiting and retaining library workers tion via ALA e-publications, e-learning, and issues affecting the library world and greater from diverse backgrounds, ages, and experi- online committees. society. Our future success as a profession will ences; • exploring the uses of appropriate tech- —ELIZABETH ANN RIDLER depend on • inclusiveness • effective advocacy nology in library settings while still retaining • preservation of our core values • forming coali- valuable and traditional forms of library work; tions with like-minded partners in the informa- • emphasizing coalition-building within the 81. JOHN J. RIEMER, Head, Cataloging & tion world • adaptation to an ever-changing user Association and the profession as a whole; Metadata Center, UCLA. population’s needs • reaching out across inter- • developing and maintaining good senses of EDUCATION: University of California, Los national boundaries. I would bring to ALA humor. —K.R. ROBERTO Angeles, B.A., Linguistics, 1977; University of Council concerns that information remain California, Los Angeles, M,L,S,, 1981. accessible and affordable and available to ALA ACTIVITIES: ALCTS: Organization & Bylaws future generations, that libraries receive the Committee mbr. 2000-2002; LRTS Editor 30 83. DEBRA COX ROLLINS, Reference/ ent online instruction modules), 2003-2006. served on the National Advisory Boards of First Instruction Lib; Coordinator Information Literacy Regular Reviewer, Appraisal; Science Books for Book, PBS Ready to Learn, and the Inter- Outreach, Louisiana State University at Young People, (publication of Northeastern national Children’s Digital Library. I have pub- Alexandria. University and Boston University, 1989-2002. lished widely in the field and speak frequently on EDUCATION: Centenary College of Louisiana, ALA Member Since: 1986. issues related to fundraising, family literacy, and B.A., English, 1973; Louisiana State University, children’s services. M.L.I.S., Library and Information Science, 1986. Statement of Professional Concerns: ALA Member Since: 1976. ALA ACTIVITIES: Association of College and I am a committed member of the American Research Libraries: College Library Section, Library Association and committed to the spirit Statement of Professional Concerns: 2003; co-chair Continuing Education committee, of its foundation statements. After twenty-plus Having served in direct service to individuals, on 2006-present; Instruction Section, 2002-pres- years of service in public, school and academic the ALA staff, and now in library school educa- ent; LIRT (Library Instruction Roundtable) High libraries I see support for information literacy as tion, my concerns center around the following School to College Transition committee; Annual the most valuable common platform from which issues: (1) role of libraries in the education com- Conference facilitator—2003, 1987. Member; libraries can address quality services and user munity, (2) Intellectual Freedom and First Blended Librarians Community; Continuing needs. My experience and perspectives of Amendment Rights, (3) legislation affecting Library Education Network and Exchange librarianship will equip me to relate to a variety libraries as it impinges on the public access to Round Table (CLENE)-2006; American of library issues and recognize ways to focus information, (4) literacy from infancy to older Association of School Librarians, 1987-2002. the resources and energies of ALA to benefit its adults, (5) full funding for libraries in any type of OFFICES HELD IN STATE & REGIONAL LIBRARY & members. The most valuable resource in a setting, and (6) library and information science OTHER ASSOCIATIONS: Louisiana Library library is its personnel. The most important serv- educational programs. —SUSAN ROMAN Association, 1985-present: Chair, A.H. Benoit ice a professional organization can perform is to Mid-Career Award committee, 2003-2004; support, empower, and celebrate its members. Finance Committee Chair, 2002-2003; As a counselor-at-large I will work towards this 85. ANNEMARIE ROSCELLO, Information President, 2000-2001; 1st Vice-president/presi- purpose. —DEBRA COX ROLLINS Literacy Coordinator / Reference Librarian, dent-elect 1999-2000; Secretary, 1988-1999. Bergen Community College. Louisiana Association of School Librarians EDUCATION: Rochester Institute of Technology, Section, Secretary 1986-1988; Chair, Modisette 84. SUSAN ROMAN, Dean, Dominican B.S. 1990; Rutgers, The State University of New Award (outstanding school library program) University, GSLIS. Jersey, M.L.S., 2000. 1992-1995. Louisiana Library Association EDUCATION: Dominican University, M.A.L.S., ALA ACTIVITIES: AASL/Frances Henne Award, Academic Section. Rapides Association of 1976; University of Chicago, Ph.D., 1991. member 2001-2002; AASL/National Confer- School Librarians (1986-2002) (President, two ALA ACTIVITIES: ALA member since 1976; ALA ence, 2003 KC-evaluations sub-committee, terms). American Association of University Election Audit Committee, 1980. ALSC member member 2002-2004; AASL/Annual Conference, Professors. Assignments, appointments, and since 1976: Director, ALSC Bd. of Directors 1983- 2004, co-chair, 2003-2005; AASL/3M “Salute to related activities: Louisiana Academic Library 86; chair, ALSC Preconference Planning Comm.; Schools” Advisory Group, member 2005; Information Network Consortium (LALINC) chair, Continuing Education Comm., 1981-1984; AASL/New Member Mentoring, member 2003- Chair, Information Literacy Committee 2005- Ad Hoc Comm. to examine ALSC Responsibility 2007; AASL/Appointments Committee, member 2006; Committee member 2002-2007. Statement 1983-1984; member, 1980 Newbery 2006-2008; AASL/ICONnect: Online Courses, chair 2006-2007; ACRL CJCLS/Membership HONORS AND AWARDS: Nominee: Bolton Award Award Comm.; member Boy Scouts Advisory for Outstanding Teaching, Louisiana State Comm., 1976-1980; member, Chicago local Ar- and Communications, member 2003-2005; University at Alexandria, 2007; ACRL Institute range. Comm. 1977-1978; participant, Rochester NMRT/ Roundtable liaison to AASL 2006-2007. OFFICES HELD IN STATE & REGIONAL LIBRARY & for Information Literacy; Summer, 2006; A. H. Conf. On Media Evaluation, 1979; 2007 Geisel OTHER ASSOCIATIONS: NJLA College and Benoit Mid-Career Award (for contributions to Award Comm. YALSA: chair 1985 YALSA Local University Section, User Education Committee, librarianship by Louisiana librarian in mid- Arrangements Comm.; member YALSA Member- chair 2004-2005; NJLA College and University career), Louisiana Library Association, 2006; ship Promotion Comm. 1981-1985. Section, Executive Board, 2004-2005. Outstanding School Library Media Specialist OFFICES HELD IN STATE & REGIONAL LIBRARY & HONORS AND AWARDS: NJLA Emerging Leaders award, Louisiana Association of School OTHER ASSOCIATIONS: Illinois Library Assoc.: Program, 2002. Commendation from Bergen Librarians, Louisiana Library Association, 1997; chair, Research comm., 1983-1984; member, Community College, Institutional Assessment National Librarian Advisory Panel, Accelerated Executive Board, 1983; member, ILA Finance Committee, 2005; Faculty Development Com- Reader, Advantage Learning Systems, 1997. Comm., 1983; President, Children’s Librarians mittee, 2006. ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Presenter: “Development of Section, 1981-83; chair, Ad-hoc Comm. on ACCOMPLISHMENTS: I have been an active ALA Information Literacy Competencies through an Children’s Services Standards, 1978-81; Sec., member since entering Library School in 1999 “Interdisciplinary Course-embedded Research Children’s Section, 1977. North Suburban and have work in a high school library media Project.” Georgia Conference on Information Library System: Facilitator, “Future of Public center and currently administer the information Literacy; Oct 6, 2006. “Occasional Occurrences Library Service in Illinois” Conf., 1983; Coor., literacy program at a large community college at Owl Creek University” in Primer on Reference Media Eval. Workshop, 1981. Member of library. My current position, reference and Services in Academic Libraries. Haworth Press, National Advisory Board — First Book, Interna- instruction librarian, provides opportunity for 2006. (co-author). “Integrating Information tional Children’s Digital Library (ICDL), member, leadership, assessment based decision making, Literacy into the General Education Curriculum” Freedom to Read Foundation and ALISE. and the raising of awareness about information http://appl006.lsu.edu/ocsweb/louishome.nsf/$ HONORS AND AWARDS: “RASD Outstanding literacy as a fundamental 21st century literacy. Content/Information+Literacy+&+User+Service Reference Book, 1985”—for Sequences. Major accomplishments include being the s+Reports?OpenDocument (co-compiler). “Ad- Missouri State Scholar for Undergraduate Library’s representative to the college’s Institu- dressing Information Literacy;” Conference of Studies Scholarship, University of Chicago for tional Assessment and Faculty Development Louisiana Colleges and Universities, New graduate studies. Committees; participating in the NJLA Emerging Orleans, 2004. “Information Literacy Model for ACCOMPLISHMENTS: For over 30 years, I have Leaders program; develop and maintain an Lifelong Learning,” State Standards for been involved in the profession, having worked online information literacy tutorial with assess- Curriculum Development, Louisiana DOE, in public libraries in all public service areas, the ment for students and faculty; creating and pre- 1997; revised, 2004 (contributor). AASL/ American Medical Association, the Center for senting workshops regionally and nationally Independent Schools Section Panelist. ALA the Book in the Library of Congress, and spent focusing on information literacy in the lives of Annual, 2003. Presenter: “Efforts in Formative 19 years on the staff at ALA. At ALA, I held the students and how to plan, implement, and Evaluation of Assessment of Information positions of Executive Director ALSC and ALTA assess quality information literacy programs. In Literacy Learning Outcomes through Collabor- and later became the Director of the addition, serving as the chair of the NJLA ative Instruction.” Louisiana Chapter, ACRL, Development Office. Throughout my career I College and University Section’s User Educa- Nov. 7, 2003. “Guidelines for Library Media have published, conducted research, taught as tion committee has facilitated communication Programs in Louisiana Schools,” Louisiana adjunct faculty of the library schools of the with school library media specialists and aca- DOE, 2004 Reader/reactor: Designer: The LILT: University of Russia, Brazil, South Africa, demic librarians from other types of institutions. LSU-A Information Literacy Tutorials (independ- Australia, Eastern Europe, and India. I have ALA Member Since: 1999. 31 Statement of Professional Concerns: International LEAF Award. This building is part ALA ACTIVITIES: ACRL Intellectual Freedom My career serving a community college has of a $48 million building program to revitalize the Committee, member, 2003-2005; GLBT Round reinforces my belief that we must strive to artic- Des Moines Library System. As PLA president it Table, Chair, Fund Raising Committee, 2002- ulate our goals and celebrate our accomplish- was of importance to make public libraries a 2006; GLBT Round Table, Stonewall Book ments to an audience larger than within the pro- place of community and gathering as well as Award Committee, member, 2006-. fession. Advocacy for information literacy as a lifelong learning. A place where all who enter OFFICES HELD IN STATE & REGIONAL LIBRARY & core component in education at all levels must can find the information they need to better OTHER ASSOCIATIONS: Central New York Library become universal. This can be accomplished by themselves. In all the public libraries where I Resources Council, Syracuse, NY, Vice- developing, promoting, and improving library have worked, we have tried to deliver the serv- President, President, Past President, Board of and information services through collaboration. ice the public wanted, needed and deserved. As Trustees, 1983-1987; Chair, Finance Commit- Librarians and library workers in all settings can I retire, it was an honor to be the Director of the tee, 1986-199. New York Library Association, join forces to be certain our populations appre- Des Moines Public Library - where Library Vice-President, President, Past President, ciate and use information resources from birth Director, Forrest Spaulding wrote the Library Bill Academic and Special Libraries Section, 1992- till death. Working together we can demand of Rights in the 1930’s,that later was adopted by 1995; Councilor at Large, 1998-2000. New York adequate resources and support to achieve our the American Library Association. State Higher Education Initiative, member, goals. To reach these goals, ALA must continue ALA Member Since: 1974/Life member. Board, 2002-2006. OCLC Users’ Council, repre- to develop partnerships across divisions. At sentative for Nylink, 1997-2003. Nylink, member 66,000 members strong we can have a voice Statement of Professional Concerns: of Council, 1988-1991, 1996-2003. ConnectNY, that is heard loud and clear by all decision mak- Libraries are a public good for a public trust. member, Executive Committee, 2006-. They are embraced by children, students and ers regarding the value of libraries and informa- HONORS AND AWARDS: Ray Murray Award, New adults alike. Whether they are academic, public, tion literacy in our society. York State Library Assistants Association, for school or special, the mission is the same-to —ANNEMARIE ROSCELLO contributing to the recognition and/or profes- provide, deliver and impart information in all sional growth of library assistants, 1999. Spirit kinds of formats. AND to do this in an environ- of Librarianship Award, Academic and Special ment of inclusion, no matter what may be the Libraries Section, New York Library Association, 86. KAY K. RUNGE, Director, Des Moines user’s age, race, creed or economic status so Public Library (retired). for exemplifying an exceptional and unique that through this process of education, all can spirit in academic and special libraries, 1997. EDUCATION: University of Iowa,Iowa City, M.L.S., better themselves and their lives. The librarians 1970; Iowa State University,Ames, B.S., History Graduate Assistantship, University of Pitts- of today must be able to bridge the gap of learn- burgh, 1981-1982. Simonis Scholarship estab- Education, l969. ing by many different library patrons, to be able lished in 1980 by Mansfield State College ALA ACTIVITIES: ALA National Conference to enrich their lives and to embrace their needs, Library Faculty for a freshman student. Reso- Committee 2000-2003; ALA Awards Comm, all the while protecting the principles of librarian- lution, 1979, from Board of Trustees, Mansfield 1993-1996; ALA Non-tax Revenue Comm., ship: access to information, confidentiality , and State College, commending outstanding service l987; ALA Exhibitors’ Roundtable, 2002-2007; protection of the First Amendment Rights of as Director of Libraries, 1967-1980. Induction, PLA President, 2000-2001; PLA Board of Dir- Individuals. An awesome task in a 24/7 world Beta Phi Mu, 1965. Academic Scholarship, ectors, l993-l996, 1999-2001; PLA President that knows no boundaries. —KAY K. RUNGE Events Comm, l997-1998, PLA Nomination Findlay College, 1960-1963. Comm, Chair, 2001-2002; LAMA Board of Dir- ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Active in promoting academ- ectors,1987-1990; LAMA FRFDS, Chair, l987- 87. THOMAS SCHNEITER, Assistant Director ic library consortial activities. Organizer and first 1988; LAMA/BES/Architectural Awards Comm., for the Depository, Harvard University Library. President of the Susquehanna Library Cooper- ative in north central Pennsylvania, 1973-1980. 2006; ALA Federal Roles Committee and LSTA EDUCATION: University of Michigan, B.A., 1975; Represented state owned academic libraries on Comm, 2000-2003; Freedom to Read Foun- Indiana University, M.L.S., 1990. the steering committee which drafted the first dation Board of Directors, 1989-1991; Friends ALA ACTIVITIES: LAMA Program Committee, interlibrary loan code for PA, 1978-1980. of Libraries USA, Board of Directors, 2002-. Chair 2005-2007; LAMA Program Committee, Initiated planning and co-chaired steering com- OFFICES HELD IN STATE & REGIONAL LIBRARY & 2003-2007; RUSA STARS Executive Commit- mittee for the first statewide conference of aca- OTHER ASSOCIATIONS: President, Iowa Library tee, 2004-2007; LAMA SASS committees, demic library directors in New York State, Oct. Association, 1983; Co-Chair Iowa PreWhite 1995-2004; LAMA Library Storage Discussion 12-13, 1995. Co-edited conference proceed- House Conference, 1991; Chair, Iowa Library Group, Chair 2001-2002. ings. Founding member of the Board of the New Association, Legislative Comm., l980; Iowa ACCOMPLISHMENTS: “Does Access Services Have York State Higher Education Initiative, a Public Radio Commission, Iowa Board of a Future?”, Journal of Access Services, 1/1, statewide consortium of academic institutions Regents, 2005-; First Lady Christie Vilsack, 2002; College & Research Libraries, numerous book reviews 1999-2006; nomination for LAMA and their libraries, 2002-2003. Represented Stories 2000 Foundation Board of Directors, President-Elect, 2006. Nylink, the OCLC network in New York, on 2000-2006; Electronic Technology Comm, Iowa ALA Member Since: 1990. OCLC’s Members Council, 1997-2003. Chair of Communication Network, 1996-; Dean’s Advi- the Conference of Library Deans of the sory Council, College of Liberal Arts and Statement of Professional Concerns: Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities, Sciences, Iowa State University, 2004-2006; The American Library Association has a respon- 2006-. First chair of the Fund Raising President, Iowa Humanities Board, l998-1999; sibility to serve and nurture the needs of its Committee for the Gay, Lesbian, Bi-Sexual, School of Library Science Advisory Board, members. To the issues of the day and of the Transgendered Round Table of ALA, 2002- Chair, University of Iowa, 2000-. future, ALA must bring an approach that is 2006. HONORS AND AWARDS: ALA National Advocacy broad, diverse, thoughtful, and effective. ALA Member Since: 1965. Honor Roll Award, Assn. for Library Trustees & Lobbying must be focused and responsive to Advocates of the American Library Association, the membership. As an organization that is ded- Statement of Professional Concerns: 2000; Iowa Library Association, Member of the icated to the proposition that diffusion of knowl- It would be a great honor for me to serve on ALA year Award 2000; Women of Influence, Des edge is of central importance, ALA must dedi- Council. I value ALA as the premier profession- Moines Business Record, 2004; Carrie cate itself to free speech, to the protection of the al organization that is concerned with creating Chapman Catt Award for Public Engagement, right to debate all aspects of any issue, to priva- an informed citizenry and guaranteeing their Iowa State University, 2006; Honored Alumni, cy of study, and to the promotion of the profes- unfettered access to information. This is a criti- Iowa State University, 2006; Toastmasters sion of librarianship in every forum. cal time for libraries and librarians as we cope Communication Leadership Award, l988; Iowa —THOMAS SCHNEITER with technological change, particularly the cre- State Educational Assoc., Intellectual Freedom ation of virtual libraries, and government efforts Award, 1984. to address security concerns that can result in CCOMPLISHMENTS 88. JIM SIMONIS, Director of the Library, Le A : I came to Des Moines 6 hindering access to information. It is important years ago as part of a team that built a 21st Moyne College. that ALA be as strong as possible so that it can Century Central library which opened in April, EDUCATION: A.B., Magna Cum Laude, Findlay continue its crucial leadership role. Most of my 2006. The public loves the form and function of College, Ohio, History Major, 1963; M.L.S., Pratt professional experience has been with academ- how their new building works and were pleased Institute, Brooklyn, NY, 1965; M.S.I.S., Univer- ic libraries, but I also have an understanding of to win an AIA Midwest Regional Award and the sity of Pittsburgh, PA, 1982. the needs and concerns of public, school, and 32 special libraries through participation in OCLC’s information we must also remember the critical 91. SALLY DECKER SMITH, Head of Adult Members Council and state and regional library role we play in encouraging and promoting the Services, Indian Trails Public Library District. organizations and consortia. —JIM SIMONIS “joy of reading” for adults, youth and children. EDUCATION: University of Illinois at Chicago, B.S. One of the most important challenges for our Education, 1970; Northern Illinois University, profession and our professional association is M.A. L.I.S., 1987. 89. CLARA SITTER, Associate Clinical advocacy and communication. Sharing stories ALA ACTIVITIES: ALA American Libraries Professor, University of Denver. Education: illustrating the role of libraries and the work of Advisory 1999-2001; PLA Public Libraries EDUCATION: University of Colorado Boulder, librarians in the lives of diverse users is a signif- Advisory 1995-1999, 2004-2006, 2006-2008; Ph.D. Education, 1982; University of Denver, icant aspect of advocacy for getting the atten- PLA Demco Creative Merchandising Grant Jury C.A.S. (Certificate of Advanced Study), 1981; tion of both users and stakeholders. As a mem- 2001-2002; PLA New Leaders Travel Grant Jury University of Texas at Austin M.L.S., 1966; ber of Council I will be an advocate for libraries 2002-2003; PLA Conference Program Com- University of Oklahoma, Norman. B.A., 1962. and librarians by supporting and communicating mittee 2006-2008. ALA ACTIVITIES: ALA Council representing these values. — CLARA SITTER ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Professional accomplish- Alaska 1997-1999; ALA Standards Committee ments of which I am most proud: 1) successful- 1998-2002; AASL Knowledge Quest Editorial ly explaining our reasons for not filtering Internet Board 2003-present; AASL Publications Com- 90. PAM SANDLIAN SMITH, Director, West terminals to a hostile audience; 2) presenting 2 mittee 2004 to present, Chair 2005 to present. Palm Beach Public Library. successful programs at PLA; 3) having two OFFICES HELD IN STATE & REGIONAL LIBRARY & EDUCATION: University of Colorado, B.A., pieces accepted for publication in “American OTHER ASSOCIATIONS: Alaska Library Association English, 1976; Emporia State University, M.L.S., Libraries” and four in “Public Libraries”; 4) since (AkLA) President 1992-1993, chair of numerous 1992. 1995, “Sally in Libraryland” columnist for the committees; Alaska Governor’s Advisory ALA ACTIVITIES: PLA Issues and Concerns, Re- Illinois Library Association “Reporter.” Council 1993-1994; Colorado Association of cruitment of Public Librarians, 2002-2006; PLA ALA Member Since: 1990. Libraries(CAL) Conference committee Poster Issues and Concerns, Legislation, 2006-08. Session Chair 2004, 2005, 2006; Colorado OFFICES HELD IN STATE & REGIONAL LIBRARY & Statement of Professional Concerns: Association of School Librarians (CASL) Board OTHER ASSOCIATIONS: SEFLIN Board of Libraries, like the rest of the world, are facing 2001-2004; Colorado Library Association Directors-Secretary 2006-07; Library Cooper- change at a rate we could not have imagined 10 (CLA)various committees; Colorado Educa- ative of Palm Beach County-Chair 2002; Florida years ago. We need to be sure we continue to tional Media Association (CEMA) Board 1999- Library Assn Leadership Committee 2005-06. be relevant, accessible in ALL the ways the 2000 and various committees; White House HONORS AND AWARDS: Palm Beach County word means, staffed by people who are educat- Conference on Libraries (Alaska) 1990-1991. Literacy Coalition President’s Award 2002; UMI ed well and paid fairly, and a place people can HONORS AND AWARDS: Alaska Library Associa- Library Technology Award 1993-Kids Catalog; count on to defend their rights to pursue their tion Honorary Life Member (awarded 1999); ALA Econo Clad Books Literature Award 1990 interests without anyone looking over their Handbook for Alaska K-12 School Libraries was Read Aloud Program. shoulders. Serving as a member of Council will named Best Handbook in the US 1996 by ACCOMPLISHMENTS: During the past nine years enable me to act upon these convictions, devel- National Federation of Press Women; serving as the West Palm Beach Public Library oped over a lifetime as a library user and a Handbook also selected as a notable document Director, I have led a physical, technical, service librarian. —SALLY DECKER SMITH in 1995. and cultural makeover of the library resulting in ACCOMPLISHMENTS: I was a practicing librarian an astonishing library transformation. A team for 30+ years with 18 years in academic and 17 from our library presented an overview of this 92. MARY STANSBURY, Associate Professor, years in school libraries. Work experience transformation at the 2006 PLA Annual Con- School of Library & Information Science, Kent State U. began with nine years in Texas at the University ference: Mildly Delirious Libraries: Recreating EDUCATION: Texas Woman’s University, Ph.D. in of Texas, Amarillo (Community) College, and Your Library from Top to Bottom. Previously, I Library Science, 1998; Texas Woman’s West Texas State University, followed by 17 was Children’s Services Manager at the Denver University, M.L.S. in Library & Information years in Colorado in private and public schools, Public Library. Highlights at DPL include writing Science, 1991; University of Texas at Austin, ten years at the University of Alaska Anchorage, the Apple Library of Tomorrow Grant which B.A. in Plan II, 1986. then back to Colorado (DU) in 1998. I have resulted in being a member of the team that cre- ALA ACTIVITIES: ALA Committee on Accred- taught for eight years in the University of Denver ated the Kid’s Catalog. Worked with Michael itation External Review Panel Member, 2006- Library and Information Science program. I Graves Architectural team to develop the noted 2007, 2004-2005, 2003-2004; RUSA Machine experienced six of the DU LIS “re-development DPL’s Children’s Library. Publications include: Assisted Reference Section, Public Libraries years” resulting in accreditation in 2004. I am “Define, Design, Deliver” Library Journal, Committee, member, 2001-2004, Co-chair, passionate about our profession and committed December 2006, “Information Playgrounds” 2002-2003; RUSA Management and Operation to professional and continuing education for Public Library Quarterly, 1998, “Visioning the of Public Services Section, Fee-based Refer- librarians. Community efforts include Spell- Future of the Digital Library” Library Trends, ence Services Committee, member, 1994, binders (volunteer storyteller), Optimist Spring 1997, “Rethinking the Rules” School Chair, 1994-1996; Intellectual Freedom Round International (District Literacy Chair), and lead- Library Journal, July 1995, “The Kid’s Catalog Table; Social Responsibilities Round Table; ership in numerous service projects to serve Project” Emerging Communities 1994. LITA/OCLC Minority Student Scholarship Com- youth. I have written articles, chapters, and ALA Member Since: 1987. mittee, member, 1994-1995; Library Research columns. I wrote the following books: The Round Table. Vertical File and its Alternatives (1992), Statement of Professional Concerns: OFFICES HELD IN STATE & REGIONAL LIBRARY & Handbook for Alaska K-12 School Libraries As libraries and librarians adapt to the ever OTHER ASSOCIATIONS: ALISE Teaching Excel- (1995), and Plugging into the Electronic Library changing, challenging and robust world of infor- lence Award Committee Chair 2006-2007; (1995). Recently I co-edited the May-June 2006 mation, community and politics, so must ALA. ALISE Membership Committee, member 1999- of Knowledge Quest. The 21st century library must continue with our 2001; Ohio Library Council (OLC) Intellectual ALA Member Since: 1965. essential democratic tradition of public service Freedom Committee 2005-07; OLC Reference and our steadfast defense of intellectual free- & Information Services/Adult Services Confer- Statement of Professional Concerns: dom. It must also learn to reflect and respond to ence Program Committee 2005-2006; OLC Li- Flexibility, creativity, and the ability to adjust to the changing needs of our community, both brary Futures Initiative, Staffing Task Force change are essential characteristics for informa- locally and globally. We must move at a quicker 2001; Ohio Digital Divide Working Group, tion professionals. Continuing education and pace. In order to remain relevant in the eyes of Founding member 2005-; State Library of Ohio user instruction will be a greater challenge as our citizens, libraries must collectively work to Library Services & Technology Act Advisory new technology and information delivery mod- reframe our message. As one voice and one Council 2001-2007; Hudson [Public] Library & els develop rapidly. Dealing with continuing vote, I support a quicker, responsive leadership Historical Society, Trustee 2001-2004; American challenges to intellectual freedom and promot- from our ALA governance. Association of University Professors, 2001-; ing the ethical use of information are ongoing —PAM SANDLIAN SMITH Kent State University, Faculty Senate, Vice Chair concerns. As our profession focuses heavily on 2005-2006, Secretary 2004-2005, Executive Committee member 2006-2007, member at-

33 large, 2002-2007; KSU University Council on former US Commissioner of Education Howard bachelor’s degree library position to the New Technology, Vice chair 2006-2007; Hudson [OH] Howe. This quote has always inspired me to be Jersey Department of Personnel’s classification League of Women Voters, Board of Directors all I can be as a school librarian and an advo- system, thus providing an alternative to either 2005-2006. cate for all libraries. I used my voice and pas- MLS positions or non-degreed support staff posi- HONORS AND AWARDS: Ohio Academic Leader- sion to lobby the Georgia Legislature via e-mails tions. I am also proud of my mentoring and sup- ship Academy, Kent State University Nominee, and in person as well as speaking up about all port efforts for staff development in New Jersey 2006-2007; Kent State University Leadership libraries to anyone that will listen. Currently, I am libraries including the Train the Trainer program Academy, 2002-2003; Snowbird Leadership involved in a group of university, public, and which ran for over ten years and the Super Institute 1994; Phi Kappa Phi; Kent State school librarians called “Librarians for Literacy.” Supervisor training program available to all University Graduate Applause, 2005. Being involved in the state library association library staff working in a supervisory capacity. ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Co-Principal investigator for and now involving myself at the national level is ALA Member Since: 1974. an IMLS Research & Demonstration Grant for allowing me to greatly contribute to the profes- Health Information Seeking Behaviors of Older sion. Publications: CD-ROM and Its Application Statement of Professional Concerns: Adults, $327,000, 2005-08; co-evaluator of in Libraries and School Media Centers, Tech As an active member of PLA and two state KnowItNow 24/7 statewide [OH] virtual refer- Trends, Apr/May 1988. Planning Process in library associations, I recognize the importance ence service, 2004-06; Co-author of Virtual School Media Centers, Florida Media Quarterly, of clear and continuing communication in order Inequality: Beyond the Digital Divide, 2003; Spring 1988. Computers in School Media to ensure the collaboration that is needed for the Total external funding of $103,000 for research- Centers, Florida Media Quarterly, Fall 1987. success of all parts of ALA. As a Councilor I will ing the digital divide, 2001; Multiple presenta- advocate for the divisions and roundtables to tions at international, national, statewide, and Statement of Professional Concerns: make sure that their voices are heard and their regional professional and scholarly confer- Librarianship goes beyond just managing a col- accomplishments are recognized as well as the ences; Tenured, associate professor of LIS; lection of resources and facilitating others’ partnerships that ALA is seeking with state Former public library trustee. access to its content. It is a diverse group work- chapters. I will also continue to support and ALA Member Since: 1993. ing a broad range of jobs, using the latest tech- work for the ongoing efforts to recruit and edu- nologies and extensive databases to open a cate the next generation of library workers nec- Statement of Professional Concerns: world of information to anyone seeking knowl- essary to make libraries a vibrant and success- My professional concerns are broad and are edge. As librarians, we must strive together, stay- ful center in our communities. I am concerned framed by my good fortune to be working in an ing cool, focused, and positive about what we that in the rush to fill positions vacated by the outstanding library community and by my roles as educator and researcher. The needs of our do to facilitate knowledge sharing. We experi- Baby Boomer generation that the profession is communities must be better understood in order enced librarians must provide the leadership not stopping to consider how best to organize to provide the most relevant, efficient, and effec- and direction for those librarians coming behind and staff the libraries of the twenty-first century. tive services and librarians must be committed us. This is why the leadership of the American —CLAUDIA B. SUMLER to evaluating the impact of services. In addition, Library Association must be the beacon of hope becoming knowledgeable about and involved in for the 21st century libraries. This is why I would the political processes of our communities, like to represent all of you on the American 95. JOHN F. SZABO, Director, Atlanta-Fulton states and nation is critical to those we serve. Library Association Council. Public Library System. The formal educational entities and offerings in —LYNN STRICKLAND EDUCATION: University of Michigan, M.I.L.S, our field, higher education and continuing edu- 1992; University of Alabama, B.A., 1990. cation, need to be studied comprehensively to ALA ACTIVITIES: Member, PLA Intellectual determine growth needs and opportunities as 94. CLAUDIA B. SUMLER, Sr. Administrator, Freedom Committee, 1994-1995. well as for relevancy and effectiveness, particu- Public Services, Harford Co. Public Library. OFFICES HELD IN STATE & REGIONAL LIBRARY & larly in the networked services environment. EDUCATION: University of Illinois, Urbana, B.A., OTHER ASSOCIATIONS: President, Florida Library Research must be supported through funding 1969; University of Illinois, Urbana, M.L.S., Association, 2003-2004; Chair, Legislative from the American Library Association. A 1970. Committee, Florida Library Association, 2002- diverse workforce is as important as the diversi- ALA ACTIVITIES: ALA Chapter Councilor, 2005- 2003; President, Tampa Bay Library Consortion ty of our collections. —MARY STANSBURY 2007; ALA-APA Promotion and Fundraising Board of Directors, 2002-2003; President, Committee, 2007-; ALA Planning and Budget Gulfcoast Library Organization, 1996-1998; Assembly, 2006-2007; ALA Task Force on Chairperson, Library Directors Advisory Council, 93. LYNN STRICKLAND, Librarian/School Recruitment, 2002-2003 (Chair); ALA Recruit- Pinellas Public Library Cooperative, 1997-98. Library Media Specialist, Austin Middle School. ment Assembly, 2003-2004, (Chair 2003); PLA HONORS AND AWARDS: Rotary International EDUCATION: Florida State University, M.S..L.S., Conference Program Coordination for Annual Foundation Group Study Exchange to Sicily and 1986; Jacksonville University, M.A.T., 1982; Conference, 2006-2007 (Chair); PLA National the Aeolian Islands, 1994. Alexander J. Florida State University, B.A., 1974. Conference Program, 1998-99 (member), 1999- Skrzypek Award for Service to the Blind and ALA ACTIVITIES: American Association for 2000 (Chair); PLA Board of Directors, 1984- Physically Impaired. School Librarians (AASL): AASL Board of 1987, 1998-2000; PLA Public Policies for Public ALA Member Since: 1988. Directors, 2006; AASL Director, Region V, 2006. Libraries Section, 1993-1995 (Secretary) OFFICES HELD IN STATE & REGIONAL LIBRARY & 1996-97 (President); Metropolitan Libraries Statement of Professional Concerns: OTHER ASSOCIATIONS: Coordinator, Summer Section, Board of Directors, 1988-1991; Small I strongly support ALA’s leadership in the areas Institute, Georgia Library Media Assoc., 2007, and Medium Size Libraries Section, 1982- of advocacy, professional diversity and promo- 2006, 2005; Board of Directors, Georgia Library 1983 (President). tion of libraries and library staff. A robust advo- Media Assoc., 2007-2001; Treasurer, Georgia OFFICES HELD IN STATE & REGIONAL LIBRARY & cacy effort, both nationally and locally, is an Library Media Assoc., 2004-2002; Chairman OTHER ASSOCIATIONS: NJLA Board of Directors, important and appropriate role for the associa- Region 8, Georgia Library Media Assoc., 2002- 2005-2007; NJLA Library Development tion. Advocacy for funding, intellectual freedom, 2000; Library Board, Douglas County Public Committee, 1993-96 (Co-Chair); SJ Regional and professional salaries is critical to the suc- Libraries, 2006. Library Cooperative, Board of Directors, 1997- cess of our libraries, our hardworking personnel, HONORS AND AWARDS: 2005 Bound To Stay 2003; Maryland Library Association, President, and the association. ALA’s continuing efforts to Bound Publisher’s Grant; 2005-2004 Library 1985-1986; Maryland Library Association, 2nd develop a more diverse professional workforce Media Specialist of the Year for Northwest Vice President, 1980-1981. which reflects the communities we serve is Georgia; 1997-1996 Educator of the Year, South HONORS AND AWARDS: NJ Librarian of the Year, incredibly worthwhile and worthy of continued Paulding Middle School, Dallas, Georgia;1986 2001. investment. I also believe the association has a FAME Scholarship, Florida State University; ACCOMPLISHMENTS: During a career in public very important role to play in promoting libraries 1982-1980 Bilingual Education Scholarship, library work spanning over thirty years, I have and the work of library staff. All of us, along with Jacksonville University (Florida). overseen library budgets, planning, personnel, our institutions, benefit from these efforts. With ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Professional Contribution: and facilities. I have been involved with building these priorities, I look forward to serving the ALA “What a school thinks about its library is a or renovating seven library facilities. I was part of membership. —JOHN F. SZABO measure of what it thinks about education,” said the team who worked successfully to introduce a 34 96. JAMES TELIHA, Head of Access 2006-; CALA Rules & By-laws Committee, ALA ACTIVITIES: ALA Council, ACRL Division Services, University of Rhode Island. member, 2006-; CALA Sally Tseng Profession Representative, 2001-2004; ALA Committees: EDUCATION: University of Colorado, B.A., History Grant Committee, Chair, 2004-2006; President, International Relations Committee, 2004-2008; & Political Science 1982; University of Southern California Technical Services Group Subcommittee on Latin American, 1999-2001; Colorado, M.A., History, 1993; University of (SCTPG), 2002/2003; Program Chair, SCTPG, Delegate to Cuban Library Association (ASCU- Oklahoma. M.L.I.S., 1997. 1999-2001; Chair, Speakers Liaison, California BI), May 2001; Committee on Membership ALA ACTIVITIES: ALA Intellectual Freedom Acad. & Research Librarians (CARL), 2000 Meetings, 2004-2006; Task Force on School Committee 2005-present, ACRL Committee on Conf.; Chair, Librarians Assoc. of the Univ. of Libraries, 2005-2006; Committee on Legislation, the Status of Librarians 2005-present, ALA IFRT Calif., Irvine (LAUC-I), Chair, 2004/2005; Board Chair, 1997-98. Member, 1995-99; Intellectual Program Committee 2002-2007, ALA IFRT Member-at-large, LAUC-I, 2003/2004; Secre- Property Subcommittee, 1995-97; White House ProQuest/SIRS State and Local Intellectual tary, CALA California Chapter, 1993/1994. Conference Committee, 1989-1995; Association Freedom Awards Committee 2003-2004, John HONORS AND AWARDS: Toastmasters Interna- of College and Research Libraries (ACRL); Phillip Imroth Memorial Award Committee 2002- tional, Founders’ District 2005 Humorous Council of Liaisons, 2006-2008; Executive 2004, Publications Committee 1999-2001. Speech Contest Winner. Committee, 2001-2004; Board of Directors, OFFICES HELD IN STATE & REGIONAL LIBRARY & ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Manuel Urrizola’s interests 2001-2004, 1986-1988; International Relations OTHER ASSOCIATIONS: Libraries of Rhode Island include libraries and public speaking. For a list Committee, 1995-1998. Chair, 1996-1998; Interlibrary Loan Working Group, Chair, of publications, see his profile: http://www.facul- Legislative/Advocacy Training Pre-Conference, 2002-2004. ty.uci.edu/profile.cfm?faculty_id=5112&term_list June 24-25, 1998. Chair, 1997-98; Pittsburgh HONORS AND AWARDS: Phi Alpha Theta. =). Manuel’s professional activities center on National Conference Executive Committee. ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Jim Teliha is currently an recruitment of new people to the library profes- 1993-1995; Theme Speaker Subcommittee. Assistant Professor and the Head of Access sion. As Chair of the ALCTS Membership Chair; Government Relations Committee. Chair, Services at the University of Rhode Island. In Committee, he promoted outreach to other pro- 1993-94, Member, 1991-1994; Task Force on addition to his Library degree from the fessions, to library support staff, and to stu- White House Conference. Chair, 1989-1992; University of Oklahoma, he has an MA in United dents. Currently, he serves as a representative Executive Director Search Committee, Member, States History from the University of Colorado, to the ALA Recruitment Assembly. Whether as a October 1990-June 1991; Budget and Finance and is currently a member of RILA (Rhode program panelist, career-day speaker, work- Committee. Chair, 1986-1988, Member, 1984- Island Library Association), NELA (New shop trainer, or internship mentor, Manuel con- 1986; Anthropology and Sociology Section. England Library Association), ALA (American tinually promotes libraries and librarianship. In Chair, 1983-84; Tour Coordinator, American Library Association), ACRL (Association of May of 2004, he was invited to facilitate the Cal Museum of Natural History, 1979-80; Activities College and Research Libraries), and LAMA Poly Pomona Bibliographic Access Services Section Council. Chair, 1983-84; Activities (Library Administration and Management Asso- Retreat. Recently, Manuel was invited to give Section Council/Board Relationship Task Force. ciation), and the Intellectual Freedom Round the after-dinner speech at the 2006 Ohio Library Chair, 1983-84; Nominating Committee. 1983- Table. Prior to the University of Rhode Island, Council Technical Service Retreat, where he 84; Oregon Chapter, President, 1984-85, Vice Jim served as the Access Services Librarian at also presented a session the following day on President, 1983-84; Advisory Board, 1983- the Oregon Institute of Technology, and had a public speaking for librarians. Similarly, he has 1987; Community and Junior College Library long paraprofessional career in Colorado before been invited to give the President’s Luncheon Section; Instruction and Use Committee, 1975- going to library school. speech and present a public speaking workshop 1977; Library and Information Technology ALA Member Since: 1998. at the 2006 Wisconsin Library Association Association (LITA): Libraries on the Information Conference. The Chinese American Librarians Superhighway Advocacy Network (LISAN): Statement of Professional Concerns: Association has invited Manuel to be the master Steering Committee, 1995-1997; Resources I would like your vote for Council. I have worked of ceremonies at their annual banquet every and Technical Services Division (RTSD): in libraries for almost three decades as both a year since 2002. Organization and Bylaws Committee, 1979- paraprofessional and a librarian. As librarians, ALA Member Since: 1999. 1981; Committee to Monitor Microform we need to promote and defend our core values Advertising, 1978-79; Library Legislation and and ethics, and if elected to Council, I will do my Statement of Professional Concerns: Development Committee, 1983-1987; Confer- best to uphold them. I see intellectual freedom ALA is special. Membership has advanced my ence Program Subcommittee, 1982-83. as the primary core value of libraries: If one career and fed my soul. But meeting all of you is OFFICES HELD IN STATE AND REGIONAL LIBRARY reads the Library Bill of Rights (which should the best part—making new friends, establishing AND OTHER ASSOCIATIONS: National Peace Corps have a place on the back of our ALA member- new connections. You have given me much. So Association: Elected Board member, 2005- ship cards), one can see it throughout each I am running for Councilor-at-Large to give you 2007; Washington Research Library Con- clause. We must collect as broadly as possible, something back. If elected, I will attend all meet- sortium (WRLC): Board of Trustees; Library and provide access to as wide a range of peo- ings of the Council and vigorously advance the directors’ representative. 2003-2005; Library ple as we are able. We also need to speak out excellence of ALA operations and initiatives. I Directors Advisory Council, member, 1989- on issues that affect our profession and our will work collegially and constructively with the 2005; CAPCON: Board, President, 2002-2003. institutions, and we need to do this carefully and ALA officers, other Councilors, and all of the Elected Board member, 1997-2003; (OCLC wisely, so as not to dilute the power of our mes- diverse and talented members of our organiza- users group of 350 libraries in Washington, DC sage, or of our association. —JAMES TELIHA tion. Advancing opportunities for members and area.); ERIC Clearinghouse for Higher making ALA attractive to prospective new mem- Education Administration: Advisory Council bers will be at the top of my objectives. I will member. Washington, DC, 1996-2004; District 97. MANUEL URRIZOLA, Head of Mono- work diligently for you. I favor free speech and of Columbia Library Association (DCLA): graph Cataloging, University of California Irvine fair use. I oppose censorship and intolerance. I President, 1996-97, Vice-President, 1995-96; Libraries. will always keep a sense of humor and a posi- Director (elected), Board of Directors. 1993- EDUCATION: M.L.S., University of California, tive perspective. I promise not to sing at any 1998; Nominating Committee. Chair, 2000; Berkeley, 1973; B.A., Amherst College, Council meetings. Please, vote for me. Strategic Planning Committee. Chair, 1994-95; Amherst, MA, 1972. —MANUEL URRIZOLA Oregon Library Association (OLA); Nominating ALA ACTIVITIES: ALA Recruitment Assembly, Committee, 1988-89; Library Association of City ALCTS representative 2005-. ALCTS Sage University of New York (LACUNY): Committee Support Staff Jury, member 2005-. ALCTS 98. PATRICIA A. WAND, Dean of Library and on Library Instruction, 1973-1977. Membership Committee, member 2000-2004; Learning Resources, Zayed University, Dubai, HONORS AND AWARDS: • Best Practices in Chair, 2002-2004; ALCTS Cataloging Norms United Arab Emirates. Marketing @ your library Award. First place to DG, member 1999- ; Chair/Vice Chair, 1999- EDUCATION: Seattle University, B.A. cum laude, American University Library. ACRL National 2002. History 1963; Antioch Graduate School, M.A.T. Conference, Minneapolis, April 2005. • Helen OFFICES HELD IN STATE & REGIONAL LIBRARY & Social Sciences, 1967; University of Michigan, Palmer Kettler Society Award, American OTHER ASSOCIATIONS: Chinese American Librari- A.M.L.S., 1972; Graduate Center, City University, October 2004. • Distinguished ans Association (CALA), member 1989-1994, University of New York, Cultural Anthropology, Service Award, District of Columbia Library 1999-; CALA Scholarship Committee, Chair, 1975-77. Association, June 4, 2003. • Always an Eagle 35 Award, Student Confederation, American 99. THOMAS WEISSINGER, Afro-American Statement of Professional Concerns: University, April 2003. • Listed in Who’s Who in Studies Librarian, University of Illinois at My professional concerns include value theory, the World, each edition since 12th Edition, Urbana-Champaign. professional ethics, and racial/ethnic diversity in 1995. New Providence, N.J.: Marquis Who’s EDUCATION: University of Pittsburgh, School of librarianship. We should be wary of people like Who. • Listed in Who’s Who of American Library and Information Studies, M.L.S., 1980; Andrei Codrescu who make political points on Women, each edition since 19th Edition, 1995. University of Pittsburgh, School of Arts and the basis of our association’s values. Intellectual New Providence, N.J.: Marquis Who’s Who. Sciences, M.A., 1978; State University of New freedom is an ALA core value, and possibly also • Listed in Who’s Who in America, each edition York at Buffalo, School of Arts and Sciences, a universal one, since people in other parts of since 48th Edition, 1994. New Providence, N.J.: B.A., 1973. the world may well embrace it. But what if they Marquis Who’s Who. • Distinguished Alumnus ALA ACTIVITIES: ALA Council. Member, do not? What about when we disagree among Award, School of Information and Library Committee on Professional Ethics, 2005-2007; ourselves? Often our values conflict, as when Studies, University of Michigan. March 26-27, ALA. ACRL. African American Studies Librar- social responsibility and intellectual freedom 1992. • Member, Omicron Delta Kappa Society. ians Section, Chair, Conference Program concerns compete. I take a pragmatic approach American University Circle. April 3, 1991. Planning Committee, 2004-2006; ALA Intel- to value theory, treating values not as absolutes, • Fulbright Senior Lecture Award. Ecuador. lectual Freedom Roundtable. Member, but as standards or goals we can fulfill in vari- April-August, 1989. • Beyond War Award to Conference Program Planning Committee, ous degrees. In this way measured and tem- Returned Peace Corps Volunteers. December 2004-2006; ALA Intellectual Freedom Round- pered solutions to conflicts are possible. 6, 1987. • Beta Phi Mu Honorary Library Society. table. Member, Immroth Award Committee, —THOMAS WEISSINGER August, 1972. • Peace Corps Scholarship, 2005-2007. Antioch Graduate School. 1965-66. • Honors OFFICES HELD IN STATE & REGIONAL LIBRARY & Program and Scholarship, Seattle University. OTHER ASSOCIATIONS: Member, Champaign 100. AMY TRACY WELLS, Associate Re- 1960-62. OUTSIDE WITNESS TO CONGRESS: Public Library, Frederick Douglass Branch searcher, Michigan State University. Testified three times before U.S. House, Advisory Board, 2004-; Member, Executive EDUCATION: University of Florida, B.A., 1989; Subcommittee on Legislative Appropriations., Board, African Studies Association, Africana University of South Florida, School of Library supporting budgets for Library of Congress. Librarians Council, 1992-1994; Secretary, and Information Science, M.A., 1993; Michigan Represented ALA, Special Libraries Asso- Center for Research Libraries, Cooperative State University, College of Education, Learn- ciation, American Association of Law Libraries, Africana Microforms Project, 1993-1995. ing, Technology and Culture Program, Doctoral and Association of Research Libraries. U.S. HONORS AND AWARDS: Acknowledgements for coursework, 2002 to present. Congress, February 2, 2000. February 10, professional service: Gates, Jr., Henry Louis. ALA ACTIVITIES: American Library Association, 1999. February 12, 1998. The Schomburg library of nineteenth-century 1993 to present; ALA Website Task Force, Co- ACCOMPLISHMENTS: As Dean of Library and Black women writers series (New York: Oxford Chair (1998 to 1999) and member (2000 to Learning Resources at Zayed University in the University Press, 1988); Cross, William, Jr. 2002); Reference and User Services United Arab Emirates, Ms. Wand is shaping a Shades of Black: Diversity in African American Association (RUSA): Board (2003 to present new university that offers western-style educa- Identity (Philadelphia: Temple University Press, and 1997-1998); RUSA Planning and Finance tion to Emirati women in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. 1991); Ohadike, Don C. Anioma : a social histo- (1997-1999); RUSA Nominations, Member Previously, she was University Librarian at ry of the Western Igbo people (Athens, OH: (1999); Reference and User Services Quarterly American University in Washington DC for 16 Ohio University Press, 1994); Davis, Jane. (RUSQ), Referee (1999 to date); John Sessions years. She has held management and public South Africa: a botched civilization? : racial con- Memorial Award, Member and Chair (2000 to service positions in libraries at University of flict and identity in selected South African novels date), Program Committee, Co-Chair (2000- Oregon, Columbia University, Staten Island (Lanham, MD: University Press of America, 2001); Preconference Committee, Co-Chair, Community College and Wittenberg University 1997); Brown, Scot. Fighting for US: Maulana Digital Reference @ Your Library (2001 to (Ohio). Ms. Wand speaks on copyright and Karenga, the US organization, and black cultur- 2002), Library of Congress, PI, selection criteria information policy, library management, advoca- al nationalism (New York: New York University Task Force (2001 to date), Library of Congress, cy and international librarianship. She has pub- Press, 2003). Biographical entry in Who’s Who Member, Metadata Task Force (2001 to date). lished more than 40 articles and serves on sev- among African Americans (Detroit: Gale Machine Assisted Reference Section (MARS): eral professional boards. Beginning her career Research, 1988-present ). Chair (1997-1998); Executive Committee, as a secondary teacher, Ms. Wand helped to ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Publications: Weissinger, Member (1996-1999); Awards Committee, found the Bibliographic Instruction Section of Thomas, “Information as a Value Concept: Member (2001 to 2002); MARS Nominations, ACRL in the 1970s. She served as a Peace Reconciling Theory and Practice,” Library Philosophy Chair (1999); Section Review Task Force, Corps Volunteer in Colombia (1963 -65) and as and Practice 8 (Fall 2005): 12 pp. Available at: Member (1996-1997); MARS Best Reference training staff for Peace Corps (1969). Ms. Wand http://libr.unl.edu:2000/LPP/lppv8n1.htm (last Web Sites, Co-Chair (1998 to 1999); Planning received the Distinguished Service Award from accessed February 8, 2006). _____, “A Committee, Member (1997-1999); MARS the District of Columbia Library Association; Bibliography of John Henrik Clarke,” In Jackson, Nominations, Member (1998); Editor, Messages Distinguished Alumna Award from the University Gerald G. We’re Not Going to Take it Anymore: from MARS and Gopher/Web Coordinator of Michigan, School of Information; and a Educational and Psychological Practices from (1994-1996); and Publications Committee, Fulbright Senior Lecture Award to Ecuador. an Africentric Paradigm of Helping (Silver Member (1994-1996). ALA Member Since: 1973. Spring, MD: Beckham Publications Group, HONORS AND AWARDS: Selected Machine- 2005): 167-177. _____, “The New Literacy Assisted Reference Section (MARS) Award for Statement of Professional Concerns: Thesis: Implications for Librarianship,” portal: Service, 2001; Louis Shores-Oryx Award ALAhead to 2010 provides ALA membership Libraries and the Academy 4 (April 2004): 245- Recipient, 2000; Library of Congress: CRS with an agenda to achieve the mission of the 257. _____, “Competing Models of Internship, 1993; Phi Beta Kappa, 1993. organization and to move the profession for- Librarianship: Do Core Values Make a ACCOMPLISHMENTS: SELECTED PUBLICA- ward into the 21st century. Members work to Difference?” Journal of Academic Librarianship TIONS: Wells, A.T. and Hanson, A. (2002). E- achieve the ambitious goals of the strategic plan 29 (January/February 2003): 32-39. _____, Reference. In A. Hanson and B. Lubotsky Levin and ALA Council maintains the governance “Black Studies Scholarly Communication: A (Eds.) Building a Virtual Library (pp. 95-120). structure that makes it possible for them to suc- Citation Analysis,” Collection Management 27 Hershey, PA.: Information Science Publishing. ceed. The challenge for Council is to clarify the (nos. 3/4, 2002): 45-56. _____, “Defining Black Wells, A.T. (2002). Foreword. In A. Hanson and priorities among the competing issues. As a Studies on the World Wide Web,” Journal of B. Lubotsky Levin (Eds.) Building a Virtual Councilor I shall rely on the strategic plan to Academic Librarianship 25 (July 1999): 288- Library (pp. 95-120). Hershey, PA.: Information guide my thinking as well as my commitment to 293. _____, “African-American Reference Science Publishing. Wells, A. T., Calcari, S. and intellectual freedom, the fair use of information, Books and the Reviewing Media,” In Deborah A. Koplow, T. (Eds.). (1999). The Amazing Internet advocacy and the promotion of international Curry, Susan Griswold Blandy and Lynne M. Challenge: How Leading Projects Use Library librarianship. My previous three years on Martin, editors. Racial and Ethnic Diversity in Skills to Organize the Web. Chicago: ALA Council prepares me for continuous service on Academic Libraries: Multicultural Issues (New Editions. Wells, A. T., and Solock, J. (1999). that body. —PATRICIA A. WAND York: Haworth Press, 1994): 137-151. Scout Report Signpost. In Wells, A. T., Calcari, ALA Member Since: 1980. S. and Koplow, T. (Eds.) The Amazing Internet 36 Challenge: How Leading Projects Use Library 1982-1984. SRRT Action Council, member, MD., Administration & Supervision, Certifica- Skills to Organize the Web. Chicago: ALA 1992-1994, 1995-1998. SRRT Newsletter tion, 1988. Editions. Wells, A.T., (2005). In search of learn- Editor, 1991-1994. SRRT Liaison to Literacy ALA ACTIVITIES: ALA COUNCIL: Member-at- ing and knowing. Poster session presented at Assembly, 1995-1998. large, 1984-1988, 1988-1992. ALA COMMIT- the 2005 Annual Meeting of the American OFFICES HELD IN STATE & REGIONAL LIBRARY & TEES: ALA Budget Analysis and Review Society for Information and Technology, OTHER ASSOCIATIONS: Alliance for Higher Committee, member 2006-present; ALA Presi- Charlotte, NC. Batiste, A.D., Larson, C., Loghry, Education Council of Library Directors dental Task Force on Graduated Dues, member P.A., Major, G., Schneider, K.G., Woodley, M. & Executive Committee, member, 1994-1995; 2006-present; ALA Membership Committee, Wells, A.T., (2004) Selection Criteria For chair, 1995-1997. Amigos Library Services Chair, 2002-2004; ALA Presidental Task Force Traditional and Electronic Resources, Wells, Board of Trustees, member, 1999-2001; secre- on Status of Librarians, member 2001-2002; A.T. (Ed.) Washington, DC: Library of Congress. tary, 2001-2002. IMLS National Leadership ALA Drewes, Liesener, Hornbeck Scholarship ALA Member Since: 1992. Grant Program Overview Panel, member, 2003- Committee, Jury Chair, 2001; ALA Policy 2004. IFLA Section on Management and Monitoring Committee, Chair 1989-1990, mem- Statement of Professional Concerns: Marketing Standing Committee, member, 1999- ber, 1989-1991; ALA Committee on Organiza- As a Councilor of the American Library 2001; information officer, 2001-2003. IFLA tion, 1985-1989, 1991-1993; ALA/ NCATE Task Association, I will work to • educate the public- Discussion Group on Marketing in Academic Force, member, 1987; ALA Process Planning at-large of the ongoing need for all types of Libraries, founder and co-chair, 2000-2003. Committee, Roundtable representative, 1984- libraries, • reverse laws limiting freedom of Texas Council of State University Librarians 1986; Grolier Foundation Award Committee, speech and access to government information, Nominating Committee, chair, 1998. U.S. De- member, 1984-1985; Reference Books Bulletin • promote funding for literacy activities, and • partment of Education, Library Programs, Editorial Board, member, 1982-1985. ALA DIVI- promote continuing education for the profes- Reviewer for Title II-D Grant Program, 1989- SIONS: AASL: President/President-elect 2004- sion. I have been involved in these activities for 1993. University of North Texas School of Library 2006; AASL Affiliate Assembly, Chair/Chair- some time through my work in the ALA, cam- and Information Services Board of Advisors, Elect, 2002-2004; AASL Affiliate Assembly paign work for local and national candidates, member, 1993-2004; chair, 1999-2000. Representative, 1995-2005; AASL @Your and regular communications with elected offi- HONORS AND AWARDS: Beta Phi Mu 1988. Library Special Committee, 2002-2004; AASL cials. However as a Councilor of the ACCOMPLISHMENTS: After forty-eight years of Executive Board, Region II Director, 2000-2002, Association, I will be able to effect more change service in public and academic libraries, I retired, Director-Elect, 1998-2000; ICONnect Steering both within and outside of our organization. If but I have returned to the profession as a full Committee, 1997-2002; ICONnect Committee, elected, I look forward to working with Council to time faculty member in the library and informa- Kids Connect Subcommittee, member 1995- improve access to all information. tion science program at the University of 1997. LAMA: LITA/LAMA National Conference —AMY TRACY WELLS Arizona. My practioner experience was mostly at Evaluation Committee, 1995-1997; LAMA administrative levels in the Smithsonian Program Planning Committee, Chair, 1995- Institution Libraries, the MIT Libraries, and the 1996, member 1993-1996; LAMA Board of 101. 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I have Directors, 1990-1992; LAMA/PAS, Chair 1991- Practice, School of Info.Res. & Lib.Sci., Univ. of been a frequent conference speaker at state, 1992; LAMA/PAS/SDC, Chair, 1987-1989, Arizona. national, and international conferences; a con- member,1986-1990; LAMA/PAS/SDC Publica- EDUCATION: Georgetown University, A.B., tributor to conference proceedings and edited tion subcommittee, Chair, 1986; LAMA/PAS/ English, 1970; Simmons College, M.L.S., 1988. volumes; a consultant on strategic planning in SDC Publications subcommittee, Chair, 1986- ALA ACTIVITIES: ALA Council, 2001-2004; ALA academic libraries and library consortia; and an 1987; LAMA/PAS/SDC Literature Review sub- Conference Committee, chair, 2003-2004. adjunct faculty member at two library schools committee, member, 1986-1987; LAMA/PAS/ Transition Team for ALA/APA, member, 2002- (1994-2004) teaching academic librarianship, SDC Liaison to Library Education Assembly, 2003. ALA Presidential Task Force on Status of library management, and human resource man- 1986-1987; LAMA Membership Promotion Task Librarians, chair, 2001-2002. ALA Presidential agement. In 1997 I was selected to participate in Force, member, 1985-1986. ROUNDTABLES: Task Force on Salaries, member, 2001-2003. the Senior Fellows Program at Long Island Junior Members Roundtable (now New 2002 Conference Planning Team, chair, 2000- University. During my term on ALA Council, I was Members Roundtable) President/President- 2002. Congress on Professional Education, co-facilitator for ALA Council Caucus sessions. elect, 1982-1984; 3M/JMRT Professional Devel- 2nd, Steering Committee, member, 2000-2001. ALA Member Since: 1975. opment Grant Selection Committee, member 2001 Conference Planning Team, member, 1981-1983; JMRT Long Range Goals and 1999-2001. Web Links Task Force, chair, 1999. Statement of Professional Concerns: Planning Committee, member 1981-1982; OLPR Advisory Committee, member, 1996- ALA needs to improve its processes to move JMRT Orientation Program Committee, member, 1998. ALA COA External Review Panel, chair, critical issues through the organization more 1981-1982; JMRT Committee on Governance, 2003-2004. ALA COA External Review Panel, quickly. It needs to address more effectively its Chair, 1980-1981; JMRT Midwinter Activities member (various), 1995-2002. ALA Select responses to competitive forces from the com- Committee, member, 1980-1981; JMRT Committee to Hear Accreditation Appeal, chair, mercial sector attempting to supplant the place Cognotes Newsletter Editor, 1979-1980; JMRT 1999-2000. H.W. Wilson Staff Development of libraries in providing information content and Cognotes Newsletter Co-editor, 1978-1979. Grant Awards Panel, member, 1984. LAMA services to communities. In doing these, it OFFICES HELD IN STATE & REGIONAL LIBRARY & President, 1998-1999. LAMA Recognition of needs to continue aggressively to defend its tra- OTHER ASSOCIATIONS: STATE: Maryland Achievement Committee, member, 1988-1992, ditions around intellectual freedom and social Committee on Technology in Education, mem- 2001-2003. LAMA Strategic Planning responsibility to foster the growth of well- ber 2000-2004; Maryland Governor’s Advisory Implementation Committee, 1999-2001. LAMA informed citizens in an information-rich demo- Committee on Libraries, 1998-present. Strategic Planning Task Force, member, 1993- cratic society. In my current position in library Maryland Educational Media Organization 1994; chair, 1999. LAMA Orientation Commit- education, I have become even more aware of (MEMO), President/President-Elect, 1996- tee, chair, 1995-1997. LAMA Committee on the need to bring the next generation of librari- 2000; MEMO representative to AASL Affiliate Government Affairs, 1986-1988. LAMA ans along and encourage their leadership Assembly, 1995-2005; MEMO Liaison to AECT, Nominating Committee, 1984. LAMA/LOMS development and to develop strong linkages 1993-1997; MEMO Legislative Committee, Section Chair, 1994-1995. LAMA/LOMS between education and practice in the field of member 1993-1999; MEMO Liaison to Comparative Library Organization Committee, librarianship. —TOM WILDING Maryland Library Association (MLA)/Children’s member, 1990-1991; chair, 1991-1993. Services Division (CSD), 1992-1994; Maryland LAMA/LOMS Nominating Committee, chair, Student Media Festival liaison, 1990-1995; 1989-1990. LAMA/LOMS Program Committee, 102. J. LINDA WILLIAMS, Director, Library MEMO Spring Conference Program Planning member, 1988-1990. LAMA/LOMS Financial Media Services, Anne Arundel County Public Committee, member 1985-1986. Maryland Management Committee, member, 1981-1987; Schools. Library Association (MLA): Maryland Library acting chair, 1987-1988. LAMA/LOMS Business EDUCATION: Radford University, Radford, Leadership Institute, mentor, 2002, 2005; and Fiscal Officers Discussion Group, chair, Virginia, B.S. Secondary Education, 1966; Maryland Library Leadership Institute Taskforce, 1991-1993. ACRL Personnel and Staff University of Maryland, College Park, MD., 1997-2003; MLA Legislative Committee, 1998- Development Officers Discussion Group, chair, M.L.S., 1977; Bowie State University, Bowie, 1999; MLA Staff Development panel/CSD, 37 1989-1990; MLA/MARLF (Mid-Atlantic Regional 103. LIANA H. ZHOU, Head of the Kinsey Library Federation) Conference Program Institute Library, The Kinsey Institute for Committee, Publicity Chair, 1983-1984; CRAB Research in Sex, Gender and Reproduction. Newsletter staff, 1983-1985. Other: Interna- EDUCATION: Sichuan University, B.A. in tional Federation of Library Associations and Philosophy, 1984. Indiana University, M.L.S., Institutions (IFLA), Section on School Libraries 1990. and Resource Centers, member, 1999-2003; ALA ACTIVITIES: Committee on Diversity/ newsletter editor, 2001-2003. Rosen Advisory Diversity Council, member, 2006. ALA Nomina- Board, member, 2004-present; SIRS/ProQuest tion Committee, member, 2005. Advisory Board 2000-present; Palinet Board of OFFICES HELD IN STATE & REGIONAL LIBRARY & Trustees, member-at-large, 1999-2003. OTHER ASSOCIATIONS: President, Chinese HONORS AND AWARDS: Beta Phi Mu Honor American Librarians Association, 2001 and Society, 1977; Technology Leadership Award, board member. Chinese American Librarians 2002; Governor’s Citation, Total Quality Service, Association, 2003-2006. Steering Committee, 1993; University of Maryland, College of Library Joint Conference of Librarians of Color, 2000-. and Information Services, Alumnus of the Year, Awards and Scholarship Committee, Joint 1988; 3M/JMRT Professional Development Conference of Librarians of Color, 2000-2006. Grant, 1981. HONORS AND AWARDS: Distinguished Services ACCOMPLISHMENTS: During the last 30 years I Award, 2006, Chinese American Librarians have served the library profession in two states Association. and five different districts. I have been a building ACCOMPLISHMENTS: ALA and ALA Affiliate level library media specialists at both the ele- Activities: Member, ALA Nominating Committee, mentary and high school levels. I became a con- 2005; Member, ALA Diversity Council, 2006; sultant for the state of Maryland in Library Media President of CALA (Chinese American Services and Educational Technology, which Librarians Association) 2001, and Board mem- lead to a system level administrative position as ber of CALA, 2003-06. Awards: Distinguished Supervisor of Library Media and Instructional Services Award, CALA, 2006. Acquisition Travel Materials and now in another school system as Grant, Indiana University, 2001. Grant-in-Aid, Director. During those years, I have actively par- Indiana University, 1999. International Projects ticipated in curriculum development and school and Activities Grant, Indiana University, 1998. improvement, ensuring that the library media Harvard-Yenching Library Travel Grant, Harvard program was a vital part of the instructional University, 1997. Selected Publications: Co-edi- process and held to the same standards as tor: Bridging the Cultures: Chinese American other content area programs. I have also been Librarians and Their Organization: A Glance at an adjunct professor teaching Library Media the Thirty Years of CALA, 1973-2003. Guilin, Administration at both Towson University and China: Guanxing Normal University, 2004. the University of Maryland. During my profes- Author: “Characteristics of Material Organiza- sional career, I have participated and served on tion and Classification in the Kinsey Institute committees and in offices of local, state and Library.” In Historical Aspects of Cataloging and national associations. I have presented at both Classification. Journal of Cataloging and library and non-library conferences of profes- Classification. Vol. 35, nos. 3/4, 2003. sional organizations. ALA Member Since: 1990. ALA Member Since: 1977. Statement of Professional Concerns: Statement of Professional Concerns: I am honored to be a candidate for ALA A strong dynamic school library media program Councilor at-Large. As a member of the ALA is essential to an educational program, which Diversity Council and member of the Steering prepares students to be information literate and Committee of JCLC (Joint Conference of responsible citizens in an ever-changing global Librarians of Color) I have had unique opportu- society. My professional concerns lie in this nities working with many ALA offices and ALA area. NCLB needs to be amended to include members to organize a historical conference library media specialists as highly qualified edu- that promotes and advances understanding and cators. As we prepare for a future that changes appreciating a wide range of diversity issues: daily we need to be aware of all library issues from equity of information access, to cultural and be responsive and supportive of each and workplace diversities. As a past president other’s efforts. This is a time of great challenge and current board member of CALA (Chinese and opportunities for libraries and we need to American Libraries Association,) I worked with stand together to meet those challenges. As a ALA, AILA, REFORMA, APALA, BCALA on top- member-at-large, I would work to ensure that ics such as leadership, mentoring, and recruit- policy developed would consider the best inter- ment. I am a firm believer of working together to ests of all our members. The strength of ALA is effect a change that is beneficial to organization in its diverse and talented membership. We and its members. If elected, I pledge my servic- must seek ways to increase opportunities for es to this great association in advancing its core participation by as many members as possible values for all types of libraries and the diverse in all areas of our professional organization. communities they serve. —LIANA H. ZHOU —J. LINDA WILLIAMS

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