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Volume 27, Number 1 Fall 2007 ISSN 1523-8997 PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE of education it would be well if we could increase the By Sabrina Riley amount of the scholarship award. I’m always amazed at the truly international character Two: ASDAL has recently been added to the of ASDAL and the 2007 conference at Helderberg Adventist Professionals’ Network’s directory of just proved the point one more time, with 42 Adventist professional organizations. It is hoped that participants from ten countries. I was concerned this will give ASDAL additional publicity and before I left for South Africa when my academic encourage new librarians to join. dean told me that many American Adventist institutions were reducing funding for international I hope to initiate a third step soon by revitalizing the conferences, implying that ASDAL should limit itself ad hoc committee for professional recruitment to North America. I returned home to tell my dean appointed last year. This committee’s role is to that ASDAL has to remain committed to meeting develop creative ideas and give guidance for ASDAL around the world. members in their personal and cooperate efforts to promote librarianship to a younger generation. If you have been paying attention to ASDAL during the past few years, you may have sensed that we are There is one very important contribution that each of an organization on the threshold of change. With our you can make toward recruiting new librarians, and it 25th anniversary we took the time to reflect on the need not wait for advice from anyone—setting an history and accomplishments of a quarter century. example of service and friendly assistance to students The list was impressive indeed. At Helderberg on a daily basis can certainly be a motivation to College this past June, we considered how our work prospective new librarians! While you are at it, develops individuals enabling them to become please extend this unselfish spirit to ASDAL. Show successful professionals in many fields. And now as your support for the staff at Loma Linda as they many of our founders retire, we are in search of the prepare for the 2008 conference by considering how next generation of librarians who will shape the you can participate in the program. And when a association for the future. As I lead ASDAL this nominating committee member comes calling, please year, professional recruitment is at the top of my accept a nomination. ASDAL is run by volunteers agenda. and without your commitment, it cannot continue to function. While the executive committee might not meet quite as frequently this year as we did last year, two I am looking forward to a terrific year working with, concrete steps have already been taken toward and serving, all of you! Please feel free to contact me increasing our professional recruitment. with your ideas and concerns about ASDAL. My “door” is always open at [email protected] or One: After far too many years’ hiatus, we just 402-486-2600 ext. 2154. May God’s blessings enrich awarded the Hilts Scholarship to James Beddoe who your lives until we meet again at Loma Linda is attending Drexel University’s iSchool. James, we University. congratulate you and welcome you to ASDAL! _________ Thank you to all of you who have so generously Sabrina Riley, Library Director, Ella Johnson contributed to the Hilts Scholarship fund. Please Crandall Memorial Library, Union College, continue your support. As inflation increases the cost Lincoln, Nebraska ([email protected]) Volume 27 number 1 1 Fall 2007 IN THIS ISSUE— Proposals need to include the following items • Presentation title President’s Message ............................1 • Presentation format (see list above) Call for Proposals ................................2 th • One-paragraph abstract Minutes of the 27 Conference............2 Resolutions Committee Report............8 • Presenter's name and institution affiliation Mangoes, Black Beans & Dewey ........9 • Email address Adventist Resources Column ............10 From a Distance.................................11 Please submit proposals to: BYTES & BITS.................................12 Carlene Drake, ASDAL President-elect [email protected] 909.558.4581 (phone) CALL FOR PROPOSALS Proposal Deadline: Friday, February 1, 2008 By Carlene Drake The Program Committee invites submission of ◘◘◘◘◘ proposals for presentations at the 27th Annual ASDAL Conference at Loma Linda University. The MINUTES OF THE 27th ASDAL theme of this year’s conference is purposely broad, CONFERENCE Libraries 360˚: The Whole Picture, to reflect the “Developing People through Libraries” fact that libraries increasingly serve a global and virtual community. June 17-24, 2007 Helderberg College Proposals for participation may explore current and Somerset West, South Africa future aspects of the global and virtual library. To further stimulate the imagination, a selection of Sunday, June 17 general topics for development is listed below. School Librarians Section Pre-conference Assessment: How do you Measure Up? Helderberg Primary School Electronic Resources Management Fundraising Registration: Forty-four teachers and librarians Global Distance Education registered. th Leadership/Management Devotional: A. Pantalone, 6 grade teacher Marketing Your Library Library 2.0 Presentation: “How do you Manage? Vignettes from Recruitment & Retention Selected SDA School Libraries in the Northwest,” Research on Libraries & Librarianship Carolyn Gaskell, Walla Walla College. Management tips from four school libraries. Presentations can take the following forms: Presentation: “Periodicals in the United States,” Patricia Beaman, Southern Adventist University. Papers – Research or position papers that stimulate Overview of periodicals used in US school libraries. creative thinking and challenge conventional assumptions. Presentation: “Raised by Librarians: Children’s Poster Sessions – Informal, visual presentations that Curiosity and Reference,” Christy Berry, Walla highlight effective solutions to concerns faced by Walla College. The reference interview, evaluation library. and selection of children’s print and Internet Panels – Two or more presenters provide unique reference sources were discussed. perspectives on an issue and invite audience participation. Presentation: “Getting Those Feet In,” Bruce Round-table discussions – Share ideas and help to McClay, Walla Walla College. Successful marketing solve problems in small, informal group discussions. Volume 27 number 1 2 Fall 2007 strategies for school libraries, followed by group libraries in the country’s journey toward literacy and discussion. equality for all races. In the recent past, books and reading have contributed to the development of an Presentation: “Simple Cataloging Tips,” Katye Hunt, attitude of forgiveness and the building of a non- Southern Adventist University. Dewey Decimal racial democracy. System and ways to simplify cataloging. Tribute to Chloe Foutz: DeForest Nesmith, Union Presentation: “Teaching Students to be Information College and Margaret von Hake, Columbia Union Literate,” Marge Seifert, Southern Adventist College. Recognition of ASDAL pioneer, Chloe University. American information literacy standards Foutz, who recently died. for elementary and high school students and discussion of the Big 6. Presentation: “What Skills and Qualifications does a ‘Super’ Librarian Need: Looking at the Presentation: “Ja-Jo-Je-Jou. What is this word?” Competencies Needed in the Changing Library Carole Haynes, Southern Adventist University. Information Science Profession,” Nabisa Mbali, Hands-on readability experience with SMOG, FOG, Helderberg College. Qualities needed of a 21st and RAYGOR. century librarian, competencies necessary for the role, and ways an M.B.A. training can help a Presentation: “Promoting Reading in the Primary librarian. School,” Cynthia Job, South Africa. Practical ideas Tour: Helderberg College Library for promoting reading with emphasis on parent involvement. Poster Presentations: “Creating Animated Library Tutorials with Camtasia,” Lauren Matacio and Terry Presentation: “To Mend, or not to Mend,” Katye Robertson, Andrews University. Rationale and Hunt, Southern Adventist University. Instructions on process of creating short animated tutorials with mending. Supplies were distributed to participants. voiceover for use in on- and off-campus Library Instruction. Presentation: “You Want to Buy that Book?” Carole Haynes and Katye Hunt, Southern Adventist “Pattern of Information Sourcing and Utilization by University. Special considerations on selecting books Nigerian Private University Students: A Case Study for SDA schools. of Babcock University,” Rachael Aina, Babcock University. Report of usage study and obstacles to Monday, June 18 usage in the library at Babcock University. Tour of Robben Island, Stellenbosch University “The New Library Building at Friedensau,” Ralph Library, and Spier Farm (cheetah project) Köhler, Theologischen Hochschule Friedensau. Tuesday, June 19 Concert: “Musicians in Africa,” variety of musical offerings performed by local students, faculty, and Welcome: Sabrina Riley, President-elect; Ruth Swan, community members. President; Wendy Young, Helderberg College Library Director. Over 46 participants were Wednesday, June 20 welcomed to the first ASDAL Conference held in Africa. This may be a record for a Conference Devotional: M. Gwala, Theology Department, outside the United States. Helberberg College. Text: I Thess. 5:16-18. Rejoice, pray, and in everything give thanks.