Issue 2 ������������Seattle, WA Saturday, January 20, 2007 Highlights Klein to Present Curley SATURDAY Memorial Lecture oe Klein, senior writer for Seattle Sunrise Time magazine and au- Speaker Series Jthor of several best selling Transforming Yourself: books, will discuss “Islam, Iraq and the War on Terror” at the Reaching New Heights Eighth Annual Arthur Curley 8:00 - 9:00 a.m. Memorial Lecture today at 4:00 Washington State p.m. in the Washington State Convention and Trade Trade and Convention Center, Center, Room 6B/C Room 611-614. Klein’s provocative weekly column, “In the Arena,” covers Council Orientation national and international af- 8:00-10:00 a.m. fairs. He has written lengthy Sheraton Hotel portraits of Barack Obama, Metropolitan A John McCain and Tony Blair, to name a few. In 2004, Klein won ALA President Leslie Burger, right, and President-Elect Loriene Joe Klein Roy, left, cut the ribbon to open the exhibits as the ALA Board Presidential Candidates the National Headliner Award for best magazine column. Continued on page 4 looks on. Forum 11:00 am-12:00 p.m. Washington State Tracie D. Hall to Keynote Convention and Trade Center, Room 6B/6C King Celebration racie D. Hall, and the Black Caucus of the American ALA/FOLUSA Adult recently appointed Assis- Library Association (BCALA), Literature Spotlight Ttant Dean of the GLSIS the Association’s seventh an- 2:00-4:00 p.m. at Dominican University will nual sunrise celebration will be the keynote speaker at the honor the work and life of Dr. Washington State Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. King. Participants include rep- Convention and Trade sunrise celebration during the resentatives of associations of Center Exhibit Halls American Library Association’s librarians of color, and several (ALA) Midwinter Meeting in ALA committees, round tables Eighth Annual Arthur Seattle, Washington. The cel- and assemblies as part of the Curley Memorial Lecture ebration will be held on Monday, OLOS community. January 22, from 6:30 – 7:30 Formerly Director of the ALA Islam, Iraq and the War a.m. in Rooms 602-604 of the Office of Diversity, Hall has prac- on Terror Washington State Convention ticed at Hartford, New Haven 4:00 p.m. and Trade Center. Free, and Seattle Public Librar- Washington State ALA’s focus on this year’s ies, and has taught at the schools Convention and Trade national theme, “Remember! of library and information sci- Center, Room 611 Celebrate! Act! A Day On … ence at Catholic University of Not a Day Off!” encourages li- America and Dominican Uni- brarians to again consider the versity. Recognized by Library REGISTRATION importance of ensuring access Journal as the August 2004 Today & Sunday: to information in libraries to all “Mover and Shaker,” Hall’s writ- 7:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m. people, especially traditionally ings on diversity and leadership Monday: 7:30 a.m.–2:00 p.m. underserved populations. Hall’s have appeared in several profes- theme for her presentation is sional publications. Principal “The Parable of the Talents and Founder of the Goodseed EXHIBIT HOURS Retold: Librarians as Active Consulting Group, Hall has pro- Today & Sunday: Witnesses to History.” vided training and facilitation for 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Sponsored by the Martin libraries across the country. Monday: Librarians visiting the Seattle Public Library have plenty of light with Luther King, Jr. Holiday Task Pastries, coffee and juice will which to read, beneath almost 10,000 panes of glass. The library is 9:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. Force of the ALA Social Respon- be served, thanks to the support not only transparent but energy efficient. sibilities Round Table and the from World Book, Inc.

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SEATTLE Saturday, January 20, 2007 Cognotes • Page 3 Meeting Changes and Cancellations for Saturday & Sunday Saturday ACRL Marketing Academic & Disc. Grp., 8:00-10:00 a.m., moved to 2:00-5:30 p.m., MOVED to WCC AFL BCALA Exec. Bd. Mtg. II, Research Libs. Breakout I, 2:00-3:30 WCC Room 608-609. 303. 10:30 a.m-12:30 p.m., MOVED to Hil- p.m., MOVED to Westin Adams. ACRL DLS All Com. Mtg., 8:00 a.m.- PLA Highsmith Lib. Innovation ton Chinook. ACRL Standards & Accreditation 12:00 p.m., MOVED to Westin Elliott Award, 1:30-3:30, MOVED to WCC AFL BCALA Literary Awards Com. Breakout II, 2:00-3:30 p.m., MOVED Bay Reception 607 Mtg. II, 2:00-5:30 p.m., MOVED to to Westin Blakely. ALCTS Creative Ideas in Tech Svcs., UNO Ex Libris New Customer Ap- Hilton Conference Room. ACRL CJCLS All Com. Mtg., 10:30 4:00-6:00 p.m., MOVED to WCC 607 preciation Breakfast, 8:00-10:00 a.m., ALA Affiliates Luncheon, 12:30-2:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m., MOVED to Sheraton ALSC Nominating Com. Mtg., 8:00 CANCELLED p.m., MOVED to WCC 204. Grand BR C/D a.m.-12:30 p.m., CANCELLED UNO Ex Libris Vision Session (Tech- ALA COSWL, 8:00-10:00 a.m., ACRL CLS College Lib. Director’s ALSC Notable Children’s Books, nical), 4:00-6:00 p.m., CANCELLED MOVED to WCC 308. ALA MAGERT Federal Spatial Info. Disc. Grp., 1:30-4:30 p.m., MOVED to Friends of Libraries U.S.A. and ALA Conference Red Lion Emerald BR II. ALSC Newbery Award 2008, 1:30- Services Present: Spotlight on Adult Literature 3:30 p.m., MOVED to WCC 203. Today, 2:00-4:00 p.m. on the Exhibit Floor ALSC Notable Children’s Books, 2:00-5:30 p.m. MOVED to WCC 303. Visit these participating pub- Holtzbrinck Publishers (3210) Random House, Inc. ALSC Giesel Award 2008, 4:00-5:30 lishers for free books, galleys, and Giving away galleys of Michael (3502) p.m., MOVED to WCC 310. more! Palmer’s The Fifth Vial; Donna Giving away galleys of Maeve RUSA Volunteer Forum, 4:00-6:00 VanLiere’s Angels of Morgan Hill; Binchy’s Whitethorn Woods and p.m., MOVED to WCC 204. Algonquin Books of Chapel Hill Benjamin Black’s Christine Falls; Sheridan Hay’s The Secret of Lost UNO CIP Advisory, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 (3307) Susanna Clarke’s Ladies of Grace Things. p.m., MOVED TO WCC 302. Giving away galleys of Coal Black Adieu; John Boyne’s Thief of Time; UNO ExLibris Vision Session Horse by Robert Olmstead. and Sandra Dallas’ Tallgrass. W.W. Norton & Company (Directorial), 4:00-6:00 p.m., CAN- (3617 ) CELLED. Hachette Book Group (3517) Penguin Group (USA) (3312 ) Giving away galleys of The Knit- The ALA NMRT Midwinter Social Giving away galleys of The Nam- Giving away various galleys. ting Circle by Ann Hood and Canaan will be held at the Elephant and Castle ing of the Dead by Ian Rankin and Stop by for samples of forthcoming by Donald McCaig. Pub, 1415 5th Avenue (Corner of 5th & The Absolutely True Story of a Part- titles. Time Indian Union), 6:00 – 8:30 p.m. by Sherman Alexie. Be sure to stop by Friends of Perseus Books Group (3621) Libraries U.S.A. (Booth 1902) HarperCollins Publishers (3512 ) Sunday Rene Denfield will be signing to register to win a basket of Claire Matturro will be signing ACRL Publications Coord. Com., copies of her latest book, All God’s books and more! copies of Bone Valley from 2:00 to 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m., MOVED to Wes- Children: Inside the Dark and Vio- 3:00 p.m. tin Grand BR II lent World of Street Families.

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DL ad for ALA 1 1/3/07, 10:36 AM Page 4 • Cognotes Saturday, January 20, 2007 SEATTLE was on The New York Times bestseller also a major motion picture. director of the Boston Public Library Curley Lecture list for 25 consecutive weeks. It was Klein’s other noteworthy accom- and active in ALA for thirty years. Continued from page 1 adapted into a major motion picture plishments include winning a National “He inspired librarians and commu- A self-described “political junkie” starring John Travolta and Emma Headliner Award for his Newsweek nities to view libraries as essential to with a passion for public policy, Klein Thompson. column, “Public Lives.” He has been American democracy and culture,” says appears frequently on “Meet the Press” His follow-up novel, The Running a consultant for CBS News, a Wash- Curley committee chair John W. Berry. and “The Chris Matthew's Show.” Mate, was a behind-the-scenes look ington bureau chief at Rolling Stone The lecture this year is underwrit- He also was a regular contributor to at contemporary politics and, as Klein and a political columnist for New York ten by American Libraries, celebrating “Paula Zahn Now” on CNN, provid- put it, “the difficulties of being a politi- Magazine, where he won a Washington its 100th anniversary, ALA’s Public ing political analysis during the last cian and a human being at the same Monthly Journalism Award for a cover Information Office and The Campaign presidential campaign. time.” He is currently at work on a story on race. His articles have also ap- for America’s Libraries, as well as As “Anonymous,” Klein wrote the #1 new novel. peared in The New Republic, The New donations from the Simmons Col- bestseller, Primary Colors, inspired by His latest book, The Natural: The York Times, Life and The Washington lege Graduate School of Library and the 1992 presidential race. The New Misunderstood Presidency of Bill Post. He is a former Guggenheim Fel- Information Science and individuals. York Times called it “one of the best Clinton, also was a New York Times low and a member of the Council on To support the Curley lecture, visit political novels to appear in the latter bestseller. His two other nonfiction Foreign Relations. For more about https://cs.ala.org/onlinegift. The Ar- half of the 20th Century.” With three books are Payback: Five Marines After Joe Klein, visit the Arthur Curley thur Curley Memorial Lecture sub- million copies in print, Primary Colors Vietnam and Woody Guthrie: A Life, Memorial Lecture Web site at www. committee is part of the ALA Public ala.org/arthurcurley. Awareness Committee. Judith Gib- Curley was a former ALA President, bons is chair.

‘Capitol Steps’ to Appear at Roy Needs Your Library Anniversary Events Annual Scholarship Event ALA President-Elect Loriene Roy during Roy’s term as ALA President. cares about celebrating community, We especially want to highlight cen- The ALA/ProQuest Scholarship Event will be held at ALA Annual collaboration, and culture, and wants tennial anniversaries. Conference, Saturday, June 23 at 8:00 p.m., and provides scholarships for to celebrate notable events in library We have already gathered over 200 graduate students. Among others, the event has featured the Indigo Girls, history. She is gathering examples of anniversary events but we need your Three Dog Night and Mary Chapin-Carpenter, been held at Universal library anniversary events that will be help to reach our goal of at least one Studios, and has raised almost one million dollars. occurring during her ALA presidential anniversary for each day of Roy’s presi- This year’s event will feature local political satirists Capitol Steps and year, June 27, 2007 through July 2, dential year. You can share your li- additional entertainment that will be announced soon. Make sure to buy 2008. Events include library openings, brary anniversaries through an online your tickets in support and celebration of a great cause. The Scholarship closings, and renovations; organiza- submission form at www.lorieneroy. Event is held to provide scholarships for graduate students in library and tion foundings and first conferences; com. Please take a minute to help us information studies. births or deaths of people important complete this exciting project. Tickets are $35.00 and available at the Bash Booth located on the 2nd in library history; and any other note- floor, South Lobby, by registration. For more information visit www.ala. worthy library-related event that will org/scholarshipbash. be celebrating a milestone anniversary Resume Review Service Available at Midwinter Job hunting? Want a great resume? The New Members Round Table ����������������� ����������� (NMRT) Resume Review Service is up and running for all attendees at the Midwinter Meeting in Seattle. Librar- ������������������������������������ ians with various specializations and from all types of libraries are avail- able for consultation and to help you �������������� New Databases with your resume. The reviewers will ����������� • Art Museum Image Gallery—EXPANDED! meet with you for 30 minutes to give constructive advice on how to improve • Current Issues: Reference Shelf Plus your resume and/or cover letter. They ���������������� • Play Index will comment on overall presentation, ����������������� organization, content, and spelling and New in the Wilson grammar issues. More information ����������� is available at http://www.ala.org/ala/ Retrospective Collection nmrt/comm/conference.htm ������������ • Library Literature & Information Science The NMRT Resume Review Service Booth is in Room 6A on Level 6 of the Retrospective: 1905-1983 Washington State Convention Center. ������������ • Book Review Digest Retrospective: Hours of Operation are: today and to- 1905-1982 morrow, 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.; Monday, �������������������� January 22, 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Coming Soon • Applied Science & Technology Index Win a FREE Registration Retrospective: 1913-1983 to the ACRL 13th National Conference Come to the ACRL Membership booth (#1626) and enter a raffle for a free registration to the ACRL 13th National Conference to be held March Less Searching, More Finding 29-April 1, 2007, in Baltimore, Mary- H.W. Wilson land. Drawing will be held at the www.hwwilson.com REGISTER FOR A FREE TRIAL ACRL Booth on Monday, January 22 Toll Free: 800-367-6770 • Tel: 718-588-8400 www.hwwilson.com/trial Fax: 718-590-1617 or 800-590-1617 at 2:00 p.m. You do not need to be a E-Mail: [email protected] current member of ALA or ACRL to win. Winner need not be present.

Page 6 • Cognotes Saturday, January 20, 2007 SEATTLE ALA Storms into Seattle

The Emerging Leaders Group poses for a photo at the Seattle Public Library during their inaugural meeting. The 100 hand-picked librarians are participants First-time author Laini Taylor gets some veteran insight from Timothy Zahn as in ALA President Leslie Burger’s intiative to train 100 new leaders for positions they look over each others books before the Author Forum. within the association.

Michele Hackett, Greenwich Library, Greenwich, CT, admires “African Beauty,” Librarian Steve Silver, Northwest Christian College, finds himself walking through by Peter Gaunce, displayed in the main lobby area of the Washington State a sea of red while attending meetings at the Seattle Public Library. Convention & Trade Center.

(l to r) Richard Sweeney, Dr. Ismail Abdullahi, Patrick Jones, and Frances Roscello Diane Duquette, director, Kern County Library, Bakersfield, CA, watches the hold The Advocacy Institute luncheon panel discussion in the Spanish Ballroom at video projection “Braincast” by Tony Oursler on an escalator at the Seattle the Fairmont Hotel. Public Library.

Page 8 • Cognotes Saturday, January 20, 2007 SEATTLE AASL’s Affiliate Assembly YALSA announces Teen Tech TM Enters 30th Year Week Kick Off Event Sunday he Young Adult Library Services shown that the majority of teens lack he Affiliate Assembly of strategies back to their state organi- Association (YALSA), the fastest the critical thinking skills and techni- the American Association of zations. Examples include, but are growing division of the American cal expertise to use the Internet and School Librarians (AASL), a not limited to: conference planning, T T Library Association (ALA), invites other electronic resources effectively. group of local leaders and delegates membership retention strategies, everyone who is interested in learning “Teens need to know that the library from all around the country, has publications/communications ef- more about how to celebrate Teen Tech is a free, valuable resource for access- been an incubator for AASL leader- forts, advocacy activities, etc. Week to attend a kick off event on Sun- ing information and that librarians ship since 1977. State association The second Midwinter session, day, January 21, from 10:30 a.m.–12:30 are the experts who can help them officials, who join the Assembly as the Affiliate Assembly Caucus, will p.m. in the Washington State Conven- develop the skills they need to use representatives to bring grassroots be held on Sunday, January 21, tion & Trade Center, Room 608-609. electronic resources effectively and ef- ideas to the national forum, often 8:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m., Red Lion, Teen Tech WeekTM is a new YALSA ficiently,” remarked YALSA President become Affiliate Assembly elected Emerald Ballroom I, and include celebration aimed at getting teens to Judy Nelson. leaders, and then move on to the a mega-issue discussion to address use their libraries for the different In addition to learning about dif- AASL Board of Directors. A lot of the question: “How can AASL/ALA technologies that are offered there, ferent ways to celebrate Teen Tech AASL’s past presidents came from enhance its value to prospective such as DVDs, databases, audiobooks, WeekTM, participants will learn about the Affiliate Assembly as delegates members in order to significantly video games and more. Teen Tech the opportunities available from Teen from their states. This year, the increase membership?” Member- Week will be celebrated for the first Tech WeekTM Promotional Partners 30th anniversary of this important ship marketing and retention are time March 4–10, 2007. when they register to participate in governance body within AASL, the perennial questions for associations, Teen use of nonprint resources has Teen Tech WeekTM at www.ala.org/teen- Affiliate Assembly adopts a new whether they be national, like ALA increased dramatically in recent years, techweek. Amulet Books is offering an format for its Midwinter meetings. or AASL, or state and local, like the yet more and more teens are doing opportunity to win a library visit from Instead of one meeting, the new groups represented at the Affiliate this from home instead of the library. author Lauren Myracle, author of ttyl structure will have two sessions Assembly. In addition to this im- According to a recent study by Harris and ttfn; Rosen Publishing is offering with very different focuses. portant subject, the delegates and Interactive, in 2005 86% of youth aged one-month free access to their new on- First, the Affiliate Assembly leaders will have an opportunity to 8-18 had a computer in their home, line database, Teen Health & Wellness: Networking Session, will be held meet in their Regions, share signifi- and 74% had Internet access in their Real Life, Real Answers, and will hold today, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Shera- cant updates since last conference, home. On average, 8-18 year olds spent a drawing for a free one year subscrip- ton Hotel, Metropolitan A. During and information from AASL will be 6 hours and 21 minutes per day using tion; and Tutor.com is offering two this block of time, affiliate leaders shared with the Assembly. media (including TV, video/DVDs/mov- week’s free access to Tutor.com’s Live will have the opportunity to gather The AASL Affiliate Assembly will ies, video games, audio media, com- Homework Help and Ask A Librarian around specific topics and share hold its official 30 year anniversary puters and print media). According to online services. things that are working (or not celebration during the ALA Annual Pew Internet Research, 71% of teens Teen Tech WeekTM registration is working) in their states. Leaders Conference in Washington, D.C., reported that the Internet was their made possible by using a program from can then take the new ideas and this summer. ALA Mid Reception - Cognotes.pdfPage 1 12/14/2006 2:18:09 PM primary source for completing school projects. Yet multiple studies have Continued on page 10

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Many DVDs, decisions about selection and one of the most frequently 1998 National Intellectual Freedom academic and public libraries grapple format are critical as options continu- Cchallenged authors over the Award, and the prestigious ALAN with decisions about purchasing en- ally increase. Participants will focus past two decades, will be the fea- Award, given by the Assembly on tertainment/leisure resources such as on the issues of meeting user needs for tured speaker at a fundraiser for Literature for Adolescents. films, audio books, and video games. these very popular materials. the Freedom to Read Foundation on According to FTRF president John Should academic libraries spend col- RUSA/HS Genealogy & Local Sunday, January 21. Doors will open W. Berry, “Chris Crutcher is a re- lection money on them? If so, how History, today, 10:30 a.m.–12:30 at 5:45 p.m., and Crutcher’s talk will markably strong voice for young adult p.m., Washington State Convention & begin at 6:30 p.m., to be followed by readers and for intellectual freedom. Trade Center, Room 210. There will be a book signing. The event will take He has stood with schools and librar- Teen Tech Week discussion of the latest topics affecting place at the Seattle Public Library, ies as they have faced challenges to Continued from page 8 librarians working in genealogy and 1000 Fourth St. Refreshments will his materials. He’s an advocate as be provided. Space is limited. The well as a writer. 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® 1704 Eaton Drive, Grand Haven, MI 49417 BrillianceAudio LIBRARY EDITIONS 800.648.2312 • [email protected] Page 12 • Cognotes Saturday, January 20, 2007 SEATTLE ALCTS Turns 50 with Special Events in 2007 he year was 1957. Dwight Eisen- com. Check out Digiblog (http://blogs. tendees in a thought-provoking, open, (opening session); Susan Nutter, Vice hower was President of the U.S. ala.org/digiblog.php), ALCTS first and participatory exchange on the Provost and Director of Libraries at TIt was the time of Father Knows web log. The discussion continues, transformation of our work and the pro- North Carolina State University; David Best and Gunsmoke, mimeograph so weigh in on the future of libraries: fession. Presenters and attendees will Lankes, Syracuse University, School of machines, typewriters, twin beds and “Only large, rich libraries will be do- collaborate to explore the challenges Information Studies and author of the bloodless gunfights in movies, the be- ing digital preservation in the future,” we face and to develop a vision of the recent study, “Participatory Networks: ginning of the Civil Rights Movement, and “Current collection development, future roles of collections and technical The Library as Conversation”; and and Little Rock. Sputnik launched the acquisition, and cataloging processes services librarians. Registration for Stephen Abram, Vice President of In- space race. The Frisbee was invented. will be irrelevant.” ALCTS members is only $250 and in- novation, Sirsi/Dynix, whose collected Baseball moved to the west coast. Peyton Other Midwin- cludes breakfast, writings are to be published by ALA Place was published. Spike Lee was born ter events include lunch and a recep- Editions in early 2007 (closing session). and Humphrey Bogart died. Elvis was the expanded An- ALCTS has a stellar tion. Registration Facilitated discussions will follow the hot and the Beatniks were cool! Annual niversary Year line-up of events from is now open for plenary sessions. A distinguished panel Conference was in Kansas City with Kickoff Reception both the ALCTS will close the conference with a review 2,953 attendees. And the ALA member- tonight, with a Midwinter through 50th Anniver- of the proceedings. ship turned down the idea of moving historical look at Annual Conference to sary Conference, ALCTS also encourages a broad headquarters to Washington, D.C. technical services celebrate its 50th Wednesday and range of participation in our confer- 1957 was also the year in which by Karen Schmidt, Anniversary. Thursday, June ence. A poster session is scheduled for the Resources and Technical Services Acting University 20 and 21 and the Wednesday afternoon after the open- Division (RTSD) of ALA was created, Librarian, Uni- Gala 50th Anni- ing session and discussion. The poster now known as the Association for Li- versity of Illinois, versary Dinner on session offers a unique opportunity for brary Collections & Technical Services and a special ALCTS Forum at 10:30 June 21, 2007 in Washington, DC. Click beginning career librarians, library (ALCTS). 1957 also witnessed the in- Monday morning, January 22, fea- the “ALCTS Conference/Dinner Regis- support staff, and students to address troduction of a new journal, Library turing past ALCTS presidents in a tration” link to join your colleagues in the future in which they will work and Resources & Technical Services (LRTS), “fireside” chat looking back over the these exciting and fun events. your submissions are highly encour- to complement the new division. past 50 years. These and more excit- The day and a half conference, aged. More information will become ALCTS, the Association for Library ing events are detailed on the ALCTS celebrating ALCTS 50th Anniversary, available in early February. Check the Collections & Technical Services, has Anniversary web site. will be held in the conference center of ALCTS 50th web page. a stellar line-up of events from Mid- the Ronald Reagan Building and In- The Gala 50th Anniversary Dinner winter through Annual Conference to ALCTS National Conference ternational Trade Center, http://www. will be held on Thursday evening, June celebrate its 50th Anniversary. Just before the ALA Annual Confer- itcdc.com/index.php, on Pennsylvania 21, aboard the luxurious Odyssey III, The year-long celebration began ence, this one of a kind ALCTS National Avenue close to the White House. where diners will cruise the Potomac yesterday with our sold-out Midwinter Conference will take place. “Interactive Scheduled plenary speakers include: River, enjoying the sites of Washington, Symposium “Definitely Digital: An Ex- Futures: A National Conference on the Richard Lanham, Professor Emeritus, DC and Georgetown. The Odyssey III ploration of the Future of Knowledge”, Transformation of Library Collections UCLA, and author of the Economics of generously supported by Amazon. & Technical Services”, will engage at- Attention, U. of Chicago Press, 2006 Continued on page 18 you are here: ALA Midwinter Meeting 2007

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we are here: Google Tales, Tools, Tips and Tricks

Getting From Here to There: Google Tales, Tools, Tips and Tricks

Ever wonder how you can help your patrons use web search tools more effectively? Come hear the true stories behind some of Google’s search tools, learn about how they work, and explore ways you can apply your new Google expertise on the job.

Through step-by-step demonstrations, Google’s librarian outreach team will show you how to use these tools in the classroom or library to make learning more fun and help your patrons improve their web search skills.

Learn advanced search techniques that will help you and your patrons get more from your search results. Take a tour of the “stacks” at Google Book Search, where anyone can browse through thousands of books from many of the world’s greatest libraries. Check out Google Scholar so you can search through authoritative scholarly material and make your cross-disciplinary academic research more effective. Explore Google Earth and learn how to take patrons and students on virtual tours to far-flung places. We’ll also talk about Google tools you may not even know about yet, and show you how they’re relevant to the work you do.

Finally, join us for a question and answer session so we can hear your thoughts and opinions and learn how we can help you get the most out of Google.

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© 2006 Google Inc. All rights reserved. Google and the Google logo are trademarks of Google Inc. Page 14 • Cognotes Saturday, January 20, 2007 SEATTLE YALSA to Offer Four Online Courses he Young Adult Library Services that support teen’s technology-based their own libraries. Angela Pfeil is the able on line through January 25 at Association (YALSA), the fast- print literacies; have the opportunity instructor for this course. www.ala.org/yalsa. The cost for each Test growing division of ALA, is to talk with others about teen use of “YALSA Competencies Live” is an course is $135 for YALSA members, offering four online courses: “Making technology and how that use improves introduction to YALSA’s Competencies $175 for ALA members, and $195 for the Match: Finding the Right Book literacy skills; and create framework for librarians serving youth. From collec- non members. The course is the equiva- for the Right Teen at the Right Time;” for a program or service at their library tions to programming, participants will lent of a one day face-to-face workshop. “New Technologies & New Literacies that supports teen technology-based learn how all the aspects of good service More tips on taking online courses can for Teens;” “Reaching Teens Virtually;” print literacy. Linda Braun will teach to young adults work together and how be found on the YALSA Web site at: and “YALSA Competencies Live,” to the course. to plan for growing teen services in school http://www.ala.org/ala/yalsa/online- run from February 5 through March “Reaching Teens Virtually” will focus or public libraries. Participants will courses/info.htm. 2, 2007. Registration is open through on how libraries can engage in service explore how and why the Competencies For 50 years, YALSA has been the January 25. to teens virtually. Because virtual are integral to libraries and how they can world leader in selecting books, videos, “Making the Match: Finding the services are fast becoming a staple in be put to use in your library as a means and audiobooks for teens. For more Right Book for the Right Teen at the American life, librarians can benefit of improving the services and resources information about these awards or Right Time” participants will become from a deeper understanding of their offered to teens. Participants will develop for additional lists of recommended experts at connecting teens with books! benefits and consequences in a library a customized young adult services plan reading, go to www.ala.org/yalsa/ In a recent survey by Smartgirl.org and setting. Participants will gain the skills to implement in their library according booklists. For more information about YALSA, the majority of teen respondents needed to garner support for virtual to the tenets of the Competencies. Amy YALSA, please contact us via e-mail, said that they would read more if they teen programs and will explore the tools Alessio will teach this course. [email protected]; or by phone at 1-800- knew about more good books to read. needed to implement virtual services in Registration for the course is avail- 545-2433 ext. 4390. In this e-course, participants will learn how to make a successful match between New Online Tools, Graphics Available for National Library Week library materials and teen library us- ew online materials and prod- public service announcement (PSA) a mini poster, key chains and banner. ers. Course participants will explore ucts for are now available to starring actor/comedian George Lopez Single NLW digital art files also are adolescent development, learn about Nhelp libraries reach out to their to send to local media or use in library offered online for purchase at www. teen reading preferences and take part communities during National Library newsletters. ALA is offering customiza- alastore.ala.org. in an active discussion about specific Week (April 15–21, 2007). tion of the PSA at no cost. Libraries can To order, see the current ALA Graph- books and library materials that meet The online materials, available in download the tools and find out addi- ics Catalog, call 1-866-SHOP-ALA, the varied needs and interests of teens. both English and Spanish, focus on the tional details about customizing the Lo- send a fax to 770-280-4155 or visit the Teri Lesesne will teach this course. National Library Week “Come together pez PSA at www.ala.org/@yourlibrary. ALA Online Store at www.alastore. “New Technologies & New Literacies @ your library®” theme. They include Click on the “National Library Week” ala.org. for Teens” participants will become a proclamation, sample press release, button. Libraries are encouraged to let familiar with the tools and techniques sample radio PSAs and sample let- New ALA Graphics products support the Public Information Office know teens use to communicate and collabo- ter-to-the-editor. All documents can be the National Library Week theme. In what they are planning for National rate online; learn how to inform their customized for local use. addition to the traditional poster and Library Week. Send an email to: own community about best practices Libraries can also download a print bookmark, libraries can also purchase [email protected].

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Booklist ALA TechSource ALA Editions FALL | WINTER 2007 The Readers’ Advisory and Covering the technology Professional library tools and Collection Development and technological issues the resources—browse classics, bible for librarians. Free library world grapples with bestsellers, and new titles, copies include Editors’ daily in the must-read ALA including: New on the Job Choice/Top of the list issue, TechSource Blog, Library by Ruth Toor and Hilda showcasing the best of 2006 Technology Reports, and Weisburg; Out Front with new ways to go selected from Booklist’s Smart Libraries Newsletter. Stephen Abram by Judith Beyond Information reviews of more than 8,000 Pick up your free blogger’s Siess and Jonathan Lorig; adult, youth, reference, and badge here, and join us for some Dance and Measuring Your Library’s Professional Library Tools & Resources media titles. Special conference subscription Dance Revolution (DDR) fun! Best dancers win Value to the Community by Donald Elliott, Glen rate—don’t miss a single (recommended-only!) copies of Gaming and Libraries: Intersection of Holt, Sterling Hayden, and Leslie Edmonds Holt. review or spotlight issue in 2007. Services. Win $50 of ALA Editions books! Booklist Online American Libraries ALA Graphics Read Smarter at The magazine of the ALA— Posters, bookmarks, www.BooklistOnline. help kick off the second gifts, incentives, and com. Get a demo of this 100 years, and check out more—supporting libraries, unmatched database and our new look, new literacy, and reading. Check Web site for Readers’ columns, new out what’s new for National Advisory and Collection Web site, and the Library Week, the inaugural Development. Ask about a CentenniAL blog! Teen Tech Week products free institutional trial so you can experience the Share your hopes (YALSA-approved), and benefi ts for staff, faculty, and patrons! for the next AL the irresistible Summer century. Reading with Pigeon. Win prizes! Book Links Connecting books, libraries, and classrooms. Free copies include 15th-Anniversary “Classics” issue and January issue with “Lasting Connections” list—30 best children’s books from Your purchases 2006. Special conference subscription rate—get your support the work own lasting connection to a favorite magazine of of the ALA. school librarians. Publishing ALA MidWinter Ad_11X15 12/22/06 1:03 PM Page 1

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www.ovid.com Page 16 • Cognotes Kids! @ your library® Tool Kit Drop your card at Continues to Grow BOOTH #344 he Association for Library All Kids! Campaign tool kit ma- Service to Children’s (ALSC) terials are free to use and ready to ENTER TO WIN TKids! @ your library® cam- download at www.ala.org/kids; click paign continues to expand with new on “Tool Kit.” a Free 1 Year resources available at its online tool A Kids! Campaign Web page de- Subscription to kit. Materials recently added include signed especially for parents at www. free, downloadable print public service ala.org/families, provides links to GovSearch announcements (PSAs); additional family-friendly resources such as: games and activities for children; and award-winning books, videos, and And don’t forget an informational Web page geared recordings for kids; great Web sites directly to parents. for surfers of all ages; and other help- toask for your Make your community aware of ful information that supports reading the importance of the library and its and lifelong learning. Add a link to our FREE BACKPACK services to children and families with family-friendly Web page from your high-resolution print PSAs. They are library Web site. free to download and available in vari- If you already are using any part GovSearch finds the ous sizes to submit to local and regional of the Kids! Campaign in your library, publications. Share with a community please take a few minutes to complete people, places, and programs newspaper or a partner organization. the campaign evaluation form at Other promotion materials in the tool www.ala.org/kids; scroll down to the across Government that you kit include a media-ready audio PSA survey link. ALSC would love to hear can’t get from the internet. recorded by singer-storyteller Bill from you. What resources are you us- Harley and a list of “Top Ten Things ing? Are they working for you? What for Kids to Do @ your library®.” additional materials would you find Additional games and activities for helpful? Your feedback will help ALSC children also have been added to the to grow the campaign and continue For free trials and information tool kit. Word search puzzles suitable providing relevant and practical tools contact [email protected] for children in grades K-1 and 2-3 and libraries can use. mazes for children of various ages For more information and resourc- round out a great selection of fun activi- es, visit the Kids! Campaign Web site www.carrollpub.com ties for young patrons that also includes at www.ala.org/kids. TOLL FREE: 800.336.4240 crossword and hidden picture puzzles, scavenger hunts, a mad libs game, and 4701 Sangamore Road #S-155 Bethesda, MD 20816 bookmark contests. Many of these ac- tivities highlight a library theme. ALA Membership Survey — Have You Responded? elieve it or not, we know very little about Bmembers except what ALCTS 50th Anniversary Celebration Begins they tell us when joining or renewing an ALA mem- with Midwinter Events bership. After more than a year of haggling over the questions, ALA only started collecting member demo- TODAY & TONIGHT graphic information in May Forum on Non-English Access Report | 10:30 am–noon 2005 through a voluntary online survey. The informa- Forum on RDA | 4–6 pm tion reported will be used to improve programs and ser- ALCTS Anniversary Kickoff & Member Reception | 6–8 pm vices, present ALA statistics featuring ALCTS past presidents, lots of give aways, and a retro look at library technology by Karen to policymakers and potential Schmidt (Acting University Librarian, Univ. of Illinois, Urbana) funding groups, and respond Sponsored by YBP to questions from the press and members themselves. The survey is located at TOMORROW http://www.ala.org/member- Forum on the Future of Cataloging | 8–10 am demog and periodic updates will be made to the study Collecting E-resources Use Data: Outsource or In-House? An ALCTS Forum | 1:30–3:30 pm findings, online at http:// www.ala.org/ala/ors/reports/ Disaster Recovery Forum | 4–6 pm reports.htm. MONDAY Ripped from the Headlines: An ALCTS Forum | 8–10 am PVLR Forum | 8–10 am Friends of Bill W. Creating Our Future: The ALCTS Presidential Experience | 10:30 am–12:30pm Space is reserved for the Friends See ALCTS 50th Anniversary web site for more details: www.ala.org/alcts50 of Bill W. to meet today and Sunday, January 21, 6:30–7:30 p.m., in the Sheraton Hotel, Ballard Room. SEATTLE Saturday, January 20, 2007 Cognotes • Page 17 AASL National Conference in Reno Picking Up Momentum an Pink, a best-selling author, Banquet on Friday, October 26. The people to watch in cyberspace,’ Omar National Conference Committee. acclaimed technology writer Author Brunch on Sunday morning will Wasow will tantalize and challenge us More information about the AASL Dand business consultant, will be hosted by David Lubar (Sponsored at the close of our conference,” said Al- National Conference can be found on keynote the AASL 13th National Confer- by Torr Books), award-winning author lison G. Kaplan, co-chair of the AASL the AASL Web site, www.aasl.org. ence & Exhibition, “The Future Begins of Hidden Talents, named as one of @ your library,” October 25–28, 2007, in ALA Best Books for Young Adults. The Reno, NV. Pink will open the forward-fo- AASL National Conference will feature cused conference and address thousands several educational tours, more excit- of school library media specialists, sup- ing author events, a networking recep- port staff, library vendors, authors and tion, fabulous exhibits, and more than a exhibitors during the Opening General hundred concurrent sessions on topics Session on October 25. ranging from Reading to Copyright to AASL’s National Conference Plan- Legislation to Gaming and more. ning Committee has a lot of exciting Omar Wasow, co-founder of Black- programs and events planned for Reno. Planet.com and a respected technology Wendelin Van Draanen (Sponsored by analyst, will deliver closing remarks Random House Publishing), author of at the Closing General Session, on the acclaimed Sammy Keyes Mysteries, October 28. “Proclaimed by Newsweek will be the guest of honor at the Author as one of the ‘fifty most influential ALA E-Learning Services With Courses from Element K® he ALA e-Learning Services of- Based on the experience of libraries fers three Element K® “learning using Element K®, including members Tlibraries.” These are Office Pro- of the Florida Library Association ductivity and Computer Professional (FLA), students and their employers in the Technology area and Business appreciate the convenience and flex- Fundamentals in the Business area. ibility of e-Learning. Students, in a See http://www.elementk.com/catalog. 2005 e-Learning Survey conducted asp. by the Southeast Florida Library Staff at all levels who use computers Information Network (SEFLIN), also The ALA Midwinter Exhibits will be open today and Sunday from 9:00 a.m.–5:00 in their jobs can benefit from the Office reported that e-Learning is put to p.m., and Monday from 9:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. Visit with over 400 exhibitors, Productivity courses. The Office Pro- practical use in the library. including more than 60 exhibitors who are new to the ALA exhibits. ductivity “learning library” includes courses for using software such as Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Ac- cess, Publisher, and FrontPage. There are also courses for other general office software such as Acrobat, FileMaker Pro, GroupWise, Microsoft Project and WordPerfect. The Computer Professional collec- tion is especially useful for support and training of staff with web and net- working responsibilities in small and medium size libraries that do not have backup from larger IT departments. The Computer Professional “learning library” includes technology courses, which range from Microsoft certifica- tion courses to Linux, from Java to SQL, and from Flash and Photoshop to Dreamweaver. The Business Fundamentals cours- es can be valuable for supervisors and managers. The Business Funda- mentals “learning library” includes courses on topics such as motivating employees, conducting performance reviews, conflict intervention, and leading effective meetings. The Element K® courses may include online instructor led classes with regular meeting times; self paced learning which include text, audio, and media clips, or vlabs for technology topics. Reviews and quizzes are part of each course and help reinforce the material. The ALA e- Learning Services subscription includes one year of unlimited access to all of the courses in the My Content Menu. A stu- dent may take many courses using one subscription. All of this learning can be done at the convenience of the student, not at a preset time and place. Courses can be completed without ever leaving the library. 2006–2007 Page 18 • Cognotes ALCTS 50th Other Midwinter events Continued from page 12 include the expanded was build specifically to navigate the Anniversary Year Kickoff Potomac River and its many bridges, Reception tonight and a Companies listed below are corporate supporters committed to increasing public http://www.odysseycruises.com/dc/in- awareness of libraries and librarianship in America. For more information on how your dex.cfm. The ship will begin boarding special ALCTS Forum at organization can become a Library Champion, please contact the ALA Development at 6:00 p.m. Dinner is $75. 10:30 Monday morning. Offi ce at 312.280.5050 or by email at [email protected]. The final anniversary event will be the 2007 ALCTS President’s Program, 3M Library Systems Marquis Who’s Who NEW CHAMPION “Libraries and Findability: Elegant niversary Celebration, ALCTS es- Baker & Taylor Marshall Cavendish Hacks for Our Future Description, A tablished the Ross Atkinson Lifetime Bound to Stay Bound Books Mergent, Inc. NEW CHAMPION Talk by Peter Morville,” which takes Achievement Award. This new award Bowker Morningstar NEW CHAMPION place Monday, June 25 at 10:30am honors the legacy of Ross Atkinson, Brodart Company OCLC Online Computer Library Center during the ALA Annual Conference distinguished library leader, author Candlewick Press Offi ce Depot, Inc. in Washington, DC. Peter Morville and scholar whose extraordinary founded Semantic Studios, a leading service to ALCTS and the library com- Checkpoint Systems, Inc. Polaris Library Systems information architecture, user expe- munity at-large serves as a model for DEMCO, Inc. ProQuest Information and Learning rience, and findability consultancy. those in the field. The award winner Dollar General NEW CHAMPION SAGE Publications NEW CHAMPION Widely recognized as a father of infor- receives a citation honoring his/her Dun & Bradstreet Scholastic Inc. mation architecture, Morville serves as contributions and a stipend of $3,000, EBSCO Information Services Severn House Publishers Ltd. a passionate advocate for the critical donated by EBSCO. The ALCTS 50th Celebration is Elsevier SirsiDynix role of findability in defining the user experience. The President’s Program made possible in part by the gener- Gaylord Bros., Inc. Springer is sponsored by Elsevier. ous contributions from our sponsors: Google NEW CHAMPION Standard & Poor’s ALCTS members will continue to OCLC, Innovative Interfaces, EBSCO, Highsmith Inc. Swets Information Services enjoy anniversary milestones as the Elsevier, Amazon.com, Swets, Preser- H.W. Wilson Company Target NEW CHAMPION ALCTS journal, Library Resources & vation Technologies, and individual

Idearc Media Corp. NEW CHAMPION Thomson Gale Technical Services (LRTS) celebrates contributions through the “ALCTS $50 its own 50th anniversary. Highlights for 50 Years Campaign”. Individual Ingram Library Services Inc. Thomson Scientifi c for members and subscribers include contributions can be made at a variety JanWay Company USA Inc. Verizon Foundation anniversary articles, complimentary of levels by clicking the “50 for 50” icon LexisNexis Working Assets copies of the 50-year Cumulative In- on the ALCTS web site. To be a spon- The Library Corporation (TLC) World Book, Inc. dex to LRTS and the reissue of LRTS sor, visit the ALCTS 50th web page Logitech volume 1, number 1. A 50th anniver- and click “Sponsorships”. sary commemorative publication will Stay up to date with these and be available for purchase through the forthcoming ALCTS 50th Anniversary ALA Online Store. events by going to the ALCTS web site, In conjunction with its 50th An- www.ala.org/alcts.

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ALA_01_07_Moffitt.indd 1 12/13/06 3:12:44 PM Page 20 • Cognotes Saturday, January 20, 2007 SEATTLE SEATTLE Saturday, January 20, 2007 Cognotes • Page 21 RUSA to Offer Several Preconferences at ALA Annual Behind the Genealogy Ref- tute has been provided by Standard to Resource Sharing, Friday, June rent perspective (what is happening) of erence Desk: Researching Our & Poors CoorporationRegistration fees 22, 2007, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Amid an end user or resource-sharing prac- Nation’s Treasures, Friday, June 22, include a catered continental break- the varied demands within resource titioner. During a catered lunch, there 2007, 8:30 am–4:30 pm. Our Nation’s fast and breaks. sharing, how can libraries attain bal- will be breakout sessions on special capital holds great treasures for ge- Libraries, Older Adults and anced service? This preconference for issues followed by a panel discussion nealogists and historians. Find out Technology, Friday, June 22, 2007, advanced practitioners includes dis- summarizing these sessions. what is available at the US National 8:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. The focus of the cussions on consortia, committed lend- For registration fee information or Archives and the Daughters of the preconference is on how seniors, older ing, and unmediated/patron-initiated to register for any of these events, go: Revolution Library for family history adults and baby boomers, utilize tech- borrowing. The presentations examine http://www.ala.org/annual and click on research. Speakers from both research nology in various types of libraries. the ideal perspective versus the cur- “Registration.” centers will be available to share in- Speakers will present practical mod- formation about their facilities. This els, training examples and tool kits genealogy preconference will be held for library staff to use. Two popular Show Off Your New Library at the US National Archives Building Web sites, Seniornet and Generations merican Libraries is seeking prints, 35mm slides, or 300-dpi digital in Washington, DC. It will include Online, will be explored. Attendees submissions for the annual images on a CD, along with a submis- a private viewing of the Charters of will learn about the importance of AFacilities Showcase in its April sion form (available at www.ala.org/ala/ Freedom held in the Rotunda. marketing the library’s technology and issue. This major feature includes the alonline/submittingal/facilitiessubmis- Reinvented Reference III: training for seniors, older adults, and best in new library designs and suc- sionform2007.pdf) and any additional Emerging Technologies for Refer- baby boomers. cessful restorations or expansions of promotional and descriptive material to ence Services, Friday, June 22, 2007, ILL 101: Interlibrary Loan for libraries of all types and sizes. The Greg Landgraf, American Libraries, 50 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. How can social New Practitioners, Friday, June 22, editors invite librarians, architects, E. Huron St., Chicago, IL 60611. networking, blogging, and podcasting 2007, 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. This pre- and interior designers to share their The deadline is February 1, 2007. be applied to reference and informa- conference is aimed at librarians and treasures with AL’s readers. Sources will be credited and materials tion services? How can you best use library staff who are new to the field The 2006 facilities feature included returned on request. Unfortunately, not instant messaging and other available of interlibrary loan and resource shar- 32 projects. For consideration, send color all submissions can be featured. technologies to provide Everywhere ing. Attendees will receive an overview Reference? Speakers from academic of the basic skills and process used in lights the Certified Public Library and public libraries will highlight resource sharing. The speakers will All about ALA-APA Administrator Program, Salary selection, implementation and evalu- provide information on the importance If you are still wondering about Surveys, Library Worklife Newslet- ation of new technologies for cutting of resource sharing to the library com- the ALA-Allied Professional Associa- ter, Better Salaries and Pay Equity edge reference services. Network with munity, the codes and standards that tion — what it is, what it does for Toolkit and National Library Work- colleagues regarding successful new govern it; and will discuss in-depth you, why you should care — then ers Day, which is Tuesday, April 17. service models. Michael Stephens, the borrowing and lending aspects of check your registration packet for a If you need additional copies for the keynote speaker, will discuss resource sharing, including the vari- brochure that answers those ques- your colleagues, you’ll find them “Web 2.0 technologies for Reference ous techniques and technologies. tions and more. The brochure high- in Literature Bin #61. Services.”Sponsorship for the insti- Yin & Yang: Bringing Balance

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Everyone will receive a free 2007 Choice desk calendar. Hurry to Booth #1625 while supplies last! Page 20 • Cognotes Saturday, January 20, 2007 SEATTLE SEATTLE Saturday, January 20, 2007 Cognotes • Page 21 Bookmobiles & Innovative Outreach Is Theme for 2007 Strengthen Your Library with LA invites its members to par- Effective Programs and Services ticipate in the Tenth Annual ® Last year the fair March 1–3, 2007 • Advocacy @ your library ADiversity and Outreach Fair • Mining Gold in the 21st Centu- successfully piloted a on Saturday, June 23, 2007, 3:00–5:00 San Jose, California ry; Strengthening Your Library p.m. in the Washington Convention strategy of showcasing a his year, the Public Library with Literacy Services Center during the ALA Annual Confer- range of programs with a Association (PLA) will hold its Full descriptions of each work- ence in Washington, D.C. common theme. Spring Symposium, a bi-annu- shop can be found at www.pla.org. Last year the fair successfully pi- T al workshop event for public library The Symposium will also feature loted a strategy of showcasing a range workers, in San Jose, California at the popular Author Luncheon, of programs with a common theme. communities not relating to Book- the Fairmont San Jose, March 1–3. It which will be headlined by best- The 2007 Diversity and Outreach Fair mobiles is the first time the Symposium will selling author Po Bronson. Bron- will focus on bookmobile and other Sponsored by DEMCO, the ALA’s be held outside of Chicago. son’s What Should I Do With My innovative services to underserved Office for Literacy and Outreach Ser- The 2007 PLA Spring Symposium Life?”was a #1 New York Times best communities. vices (OLOS) introduced the Diversity will feature six one-and-a-half-day seller and remained in the Top 10 The concept behind a theme-based Fair at the 1997 Annual Conference. workshops focused on issues impor- for nine months. He has published fair is to encourage librarians to con- Over the years the fair has highlighted tant to public librarians and public five books and written for television, sider the many facets of a specific con- diversity-in-action initiatives from library staff. Each Symposium magazines, and newspapers, includ- cern and facilitate the identification of library outreach programs across the workshop will immerse attendees ing The New York Times and The workable strategies for serving their country. It encourages librarians ad- in a current library topic, demys- Wall Street Journal. Currently he community’s underserved populations. dressing diversity programs, activities tify trends and tools, and spotlight is writing for Time magazine. The Participants in the 2007 Diversity and and services in local libraries to share practical information. Participants Author Luncheon is scheduled for Outreach Fair should address at least their resources with others. Presenters can register at www.pla.org for one March 2 from noon to 1:30 pm at one of the following topics concerning share information in poster sessions of the following workshops: the Fairmont San Jose. PLA thanks Bookmobiles and Innovative Outreach and informal conversations with con- • Demonstrating Results: Using Random House for their support of Services: ference attendees. Outcome Measurement in Your the Author Luncheon. • Bookmobiles and literacy pro- Additional information about the Library Registrations for the Sympo- grams 2007 Diversity and Outreach Fair, in- • Right People, Right Time, Right sium will be accepted by fax, mail, • Bookmobile services to specific pop- cluding the online entry form, is avail- Work: HR Trends and Tools or online through January 26, ulations (new Americans, seniors, able at www.ala.org/divfair. Questions • Customer Service in Public Li- 2007. Space is limited. Register people with disabilities, homeless may be directed to Tanga Morris at braries, 21st Century Style on the web at www.pla.org. If you people, etc. ) (800) 545-2433, ext. 4294, ALA Office • Refresh, Recreate, Redesign, have questions regarding the 2007 • Mobile access to technology for Literacy and Outreach Services, 50 Remodel, Retail Spring Symposium, please call 800- • Planning and sustaining innova- East Huron Street, Chicago, IL 60611 545-2433, ext. 5 and visit www.pla. tive services to other underserved or by e-mail to [email protected]. org for more information. Page 22 • Cognotes Saturday, January 20, 2007 SEATTLE ALSC/ASCLA Preconference to Focus on Serving the Underserved he Association for Library Ser- highlighting best practices from public Dynamic Staff Management: A Team YALSA Announces vice to Children (ALSC) and As- libraries in the U.S. Breakout sessions Approach. New MySpace Tsociation of Specialized and Co- will include discussion of specific topics How do you assure your library’s operative Library Agencies (ASCLA) in serving children and young adults success today and in the future? In this Page will host the joint preconference, “The with disabilities, technology, and por- workshop, you will learn how to create Underserved 20 Percent: Children, trayal of people with disabilities in and sustain a plan for staff functionality he Young Adult Library Teens, and Adults with Disabilities,” literature. Preconference attendees will development. You will be provided a tool Services Association (YAL- on Friday, June 22, 2007, during the have the opportunity to attend a disabil- kit to build an effective staffing model TSA), the fastest growing ALA Annual Conference in Washing- ities awareness fair and meet vendors for your organization, which will help division of ALA, is pleased to ton, DC. This divisional collaboration throughout the day. A reception imme- you assess needed staff competencies; announce the debut of a YAL- will feature keynote speaker Harriet diately follows the preconference. develop your current staffing strengths SA MySpace Page, http://www. McBryde Johnson, a leading disabili- Don’t miss this opportunity to net- and recruit for needed and anticipated myspace.com/yalsa. ties rights activist, lawyer, and author work with your colleagues and learn skills. Libraries are encouraged to send MySpace.com is an interactive of Too Late to Die Young and Accidents how to improve your library’s services teams to this workshop. Attendees will social networking site averaging of Nature. to individuals with disabilities. be asked to bring organizational data about 230,000 new members daily, Sessions during the full-day event ASCLA will be hosting an additional to the workshop. and is a virtual space where peo- include a panel discussion entitled preconference during the Annual To register for any of these precon- ple can connect with other people “What People with Disabilities Want Conference, on Friday, June 22, 2007 ferences, go to: www.ala.org/annual of similar interests. The purpose from Their Library” and a program 8:00 a.m. –4:30 p.m., entitled, Leading and click on “Registration.” of YALSA’s MySpace page, which is accessible to anyone with an In- ternet connection, is to provide a Marian Wright Edelman to Speak at ALSC President’s Program in June way for YALSA to reach out to the athleen T. Horning, president deeply with librarians and others Mrs. Edelman also spoke at an general public including parents, of the Association for Library who are serving the nation’s children ALSC President’s Program in 1998, educators, teens, librarians and KService to Children (ALSC), through libraries and literacy initia- when she was introduced by Effie Lee library supporters. According to a is pleased to announce that Mar- tives. Morris, who serves on CDF’s Langs- recent poll by Harris Interactive, ian Wright Edelman, founder of the “Mrs. Edelman’s understanding of ton Hughes Library Board and has on average, 8-18 year olds spend Children’s Defense Fund (CDF), will the depth, breadth and scope of the provided invaluable assistance to the 6 hours and 21 minutes per day be the keynote speaker at the ALSC challenges facing youth in America, 2007 President’s Program Planning using media including computers Charlemae Rollins President’s Pro- and her knowledge of how things can Committee. and the Internet. gram, Monday, June 25, 8:30 a.m., and should be different, can put the The Charlemae Rollins President’s “In today’s information age, during the ALA Annual Conference in work we do and the things we see in Program is supported by the Char- people are going online to do more Washington, D.C. a larger context, one that is critical lemae Rollins Endowment Fund, — especially teens,” said YALA “We are honored that Mrs. Edelman to our understanding of the role we established in 1982 to honor Rollins President Judy Nelson. “As an has accepted this invitation,” Horning can play in serving youth, especially for her significant contributions to association that advocates for stated. “Her work as an advocate for children and teens in poverty,” Horn- ALSC and the field of library service excellence in library services to children across America resonates ing continued. to children. teens, we felt an obligation to ex- tend our reach beyond the library walls and provide a safe, informa- tive web space in an environment familiar to teens.” In a 2005 survey done in part- nership with SmartGirl.org, YAL- SA found that the majority of teen respondents said they would read more if they knew of more good books to read. YALSA’s MySpace page offers visitors convenient access to recommended reading, listening and viewing for teens, including titles that have won one of YALSA’s prestigious awards in young adult literature: the Michael Printz Award for excel- lence in young adult literature, the Margaret Edwards Award for lasting contribution to young adult literature and/or the Alex Awards for adult books with teen appeal. “MySpace is the meeting place for teens as well as authors, libraries, and librarians,” said Linda Braun, chair of YALSA’s Website Advisory Committee. “Now that YALSA has its own MySpace page, members and non- members have a place to meet and network online.” Saturday, January 20th, 4pm For 50 years, YALSA has been the world leader in selecting Hilton Seattle, Windward Room books, videos, and audio books FREE COPY of the new Windows Vista: for teens. For more information about YALSA or for lists of rec- The Missing Manual, for all attendees ommended reading, viewing and listening, go to www.ala.org/yalsa/ booklists, or contact the YALSA office by phone, 800-545-2433, ext. 4390; or e-mail: [email protected]. LIVE PAGES START

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Page 24 • Cognotes Saturday, January 20, 2007 SEATTLE SEATTLE Saturday, January 20, 2007 Cognotes • Page 25 Understanding Disconnection within Activist Library Communities Jenna Goldin and Karen Hixson crease Stratification and Oppression” but rather the ability to participate visions for social change. will conduct a workshop and discus- will take place today, from 5:00-8:00 actively in relationships that foster The workshop is open to anyone who sion that addresses the issues of p.m., at the Richard Hugo House, 1634 the well being of everyone involved. wants to help make the activist library communication and disconnection 11th Avenue 206/322-7030 (15 minute It follows that in creating mutually community a place for all. This invi- in activist groups and professional walk from Conv. Ctr. or take the No. 7, empowering connections we can trans- tation is extended by ALA members: organizations. Disconnections impact 10 or 11 Metro bus). form all the institutions in our lives, Jonathan Betz-Zall, Georgie Donovan, our working groups and cause divi- Workshop facilitators ground their from school to workplace to home. We Jenna Freedman, Elaine Harger, Lau- sion, discord, isolation and oppres- work in relational-cultural theory, will work together to help all people/ ren Ray, Lana Thelen. Workshop en- sion. “Understanding Disconnection which sees the goal of development groups/allies feel engaged, empowered dorsed by the Coordinating Committee within Activist Library Communities: as one that should not be about form- and connected to each other and their of the Progressive Librarians Guild. A Workshop to Address Methods to De- ing a separated, independent self, Sneak Preview of ‘Through Deaf Eyes’ The Spectrum Connection Today at 6:30 p.m., the LEAP (Li- life in America. The film presents By Ofilia Barrera tees. The instant connection between brary Equal Access Program) of the the shared experiences of American The purpose of the Spectrum Spectrum Scholars is unbelievably Seattle Public Library and the Video history – family life, education, work, Scholarship initiative is to diversify powerful. Never had I made immedi- Round Table of the American Library and community connections – from our workforce in order to strengthen ate friends with so many complete Association (ALA) will host an event the perspective of deaf citizens. our profession. As the ten-year an- strangers in my life. There is a sense featuring film clips from “Through Interviews include community lead- niversary of Spectrum approaches, of harmony between these individuals Deaf Eyes.” This documentary film ers, historians, and deaf Americans it is easy to see why the program seldom found in large groups of hu- is a production of WETA Washington, with diverse views on language use, has been so successful. Spectrum man beings. This constant, ongoing, D.C. and Florentine Films/Hott Pro- technology and identity. Bringing a Scholars benefit from all manner supportive community is only going ductions, in association with Gallaudet Deaf cinematic lens to the film are six of opportunities including an excel- to continue to raise this profession by University. A discussion will follow artistic works by Deaf media artists lent leadership institute complete continually stepping up to the chal- the screening, with Karen Kenton, and filmmakers. Poignant, sometimes with access to vital members of our lenges and opportunities afforded us. National Programming Executive, humorous, these films draw on the field. But the true gift of Spectrum The ten-year Spectrum Anniversary WETA. This event will be held in the media artists’ own lives and are wo- is the lifelong connection to other Luncheon at Annual Conference later auditorium of Seattle Public Library, ven throughout the documentary. But Scholars. This network, almost 300 this year is a celebration and a tri- 1000 Fourth Avenue. No tickets are the core of the film remains the larger members strong, provides support umph. Our vision for the next ten years required, and it is open to the public. story of Deaf life in America -- a story and momentum to continue the is to continue to have a positive effect (There will be six interpreters, includ- of conflicts, prejudice and affirma- cause. at the local level by more accurately ing four for those participants who are tion that reaches the heart of what it Diversity is only as important as representing our own communities. A deaf-blind) means to be human. “Through Deaf you make it and as a direct result decade of diversity has undoubtedly “Through Deaf Eyes” is a two- Eyes” will be broadcast nationally on of this program, we are all devo- made a world of difference. hour HDTV documentary for PBS PBS on Wednesday, March 21 at 9 ALA Mid P-T Faculty - Cognotes.pPage 1 12/14/2006 2:02:32 PM exploring nearly 200 years of Deaf p.m. ET (check local listings).

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K We use BlackBoard and Elluminate. Please visit http://slisweb.sjsu.edu for course offerings and class schedules. Send resume and indicate which courses you would be available to teach. Ph.D. is preferred. Please contact Linda Main at [email protected]. Page 24 • Cognotes Saturday, January 20, 2007 SEATTLE SEATTLE Saturday, January 20, 2007 Cognotes • Page 25 ALSC, Target Collaborate to Support Libraries Celebrating El día de los niños/El día de los libros he Association for Library the Día Web site at http://www.ala. books and tips for parents on reading County Library System in Calif., Bro- Service to Children (ALSC), a org/dia. Those who register their Día to/with their children. ward County Library System in Fla., Tdivision of the American Library event information by April 1 will re- “Día Super Site libraries have a Providence (R.I.) Public Library and Association (ALA), has named Target ceive free brochures and bookmarks, proven track record for producing Phoenix (Ariz.) Public Library. as the official 2007 national sponsor of while supplies last. outstanding Día celebrations in their Día, nationally centered in ALSC, El día de los niños/El día de los libros ALSC and Target will provide mini- communities,” said ALSC President is an enhancement of Children’s Day, (Children’s Day/Book Day), known grants of $5,000 plus a suite of Día- Kathleen T. Horning. “What makes which began in 1925 as a day desig- as Día. This annual celebration held themed promotional materials to eight these super-site celebrations stand out nated to bring attention to the impor- April 30 spreads “bookjoy” by linking model public library systems. Selected is the libraries’ commitment to tying tance and well-being of children. In children of all languages and cultures library systems/libraries will be known the celebration to literacy and culture. 1996, nationally acclaimed children’s with books. as Día 2007 Super Sites. Grant funds ALSC was also impressed with the li- book author Pat Mora proposed link- Through the support of Target, will support efforts to purchase cul- braries’ level of cooperation with other ing the celebration of childhood and libraries nationwide may receive up turally relevant books for permanent community groups and schools.” children with literacy. Día honors to 200 complimentary bilingual bro- collections or giveaways, or to fund Día 2007 Super Sites include El Paso children and their languages and cul- chures upon submitting information Día programs. Super Sites also will (Texas) Public Library, Hennepin Coun- tures, encourages reading and literacy, to ALSC about their Día celebrations. receive a display banner, bookplates, ty Library in Minn., Public Library of and promotes library collections and Beginning February 1, an online event bookmarks, and bilingual brochures Charlotte-Mecklenburg County (N.C.), programs that reflect the country’s submission form will be available via featuring recommended children’s Queens (N.Y.) Public Library, Riverside diverse communities. Virtual ALA Washington Office  Opens in Second Life  On January 9, 2007, the ALA Wash- ington Office proudly announced the    opening of its “virtual office” in the online  environment Second Life. One of the most popular virtual worlds on the Inter-  net, Second Life is an online world – at www.secondlife.com – in which people  from all over the globe can interact. There are myriad locations and users navigate  through them via their “avatar,” or digital  version of themselves.  The Washington Office is located  in Cybrary City next to several other   libraries. Cybrary City is one of several  islands that librarians are using on  Second Life to provide services to the  users of this community. Traditional  library services – such as collection  building, reference, and community  gathering – have all been incorporated  into this virtual world. More informa-  tion on activities can be found at www.     infoisland.org.  To visit the virtual Washington Of-   fice, simply visit the Second Life URL    (SLURL): http://slurl.com/secondlife/ Cybrary%20City/35/36/24/. For more  information, please consult the Wash- ington Office’s blog, District Dispatch,  at blogs.ala.org/districtdispatch.php.  At present, you can find the follow- ing items in the virtual office:  • An introduction to the Washington  Office;  • Information on upcoming ac-  tivities at Midwinter and National  Library Legislative Day;   • An interactive computer that will   point users to ALA Washington online  resources, including the District Dis- patch podcast and blog;   • A slideshow of office and staff.   The Washington Office is pleased to communicate to our members via   this new medium of interaction. 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