AL Direct, May 2, 2012 Contents American Libraries Online | ALA News | Booklist Online Anaheim Update | Division News | Awards & Grants | Libraries in the News Issues | Tech Talk | E-Content | Books & Reading | Tips & Ideas Great Libraries of the World | Digital Library of the Week | Calendar The e-newsletter of the American Library Association | May 2, 2012 American Libraries Online “New and Now” library buildings On April 30, American Libraries released its digital supplement on new and renovated library facilities. The supplement includes excerpts from American Libraries’ 2012 Library Design Showcase (available in The ALA Annual full online). Included in the digital supplement are 16 Conference Scheduler is selections from the 124 total submissions. “This now open. Plan and year’s field of submissions to the Library Design organize your schedule Showcase is the largest in recent memory,” said for conference ahead of Greg Landgraf, American Libraries associate editor.... time by browsing sessions American Libraries, Apr. 30 in multiple ways; creating personal calendars that The economics of Anythink can be shared or kept Stacie Ledden writes: “The revolution at the private; and getting Rangeview Library District in Adams County, recommendations based Colorado, which included seven new or on information included in renovated branches and the creation of the user profiles. Easily add, Anythink brand, has directly affected hundreds prioritize, and update of lives by putting people to work—and that’s above and beyond sessions, events, customers finding jobs using library computers, attending job meetings with exhibitors, seminars, and gaining the knowledge they need to succeed.”... and more. There is also a American Libraries feature scheduler Quick-Start Guide. Roland G. Parrish library dedication On April 27, Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana, dedicated its Roland G. Parrish Library. At the dedication, American Libraries Associate Editor Pamela A. Goodes interviewed (3:17) Parrish (right) about what he hopes the library will accomplish and the importance of business education for people of all ethnicities.... AL Focus, May 1 National Library Week: You belong @ your library http://aldirect.ala.org/sites/default/al_direct/2012/may/050212-2.htm[7/17/2014 10:54:50 AM] AL Direct, May 2, 2012 Communities across the US celebrated the valuable contributions of the nation’s libraries during National Library Week (NLW), April 8–14. This year’s theme was “You belong @ your library.” From flash mob reading and author events to mock cake decorating and bookmobile programs, NLW and each special designated day during the weeklong observance brought a variety of events to libraries nationwide.... AL Focus, Apr. 30 Librarian’s Library: Building the shelfless library Karen Muller writes: “A few days ago, a Finnish librarian I know posted a picture on Facebook of several people reading while riding public transportation. Only one person was reading a physical book, and my friend mused about the future of libraries. Ever the optimist, I suggested to her that The joint-use the future will involve librarians providing virtual college/public library reference, ebook lending, access to databases, and physical support can be an ideal for necessary technology. This issue’s roundup provides information solution to serving on books that can offer support.”... patrons while American Libraries column, May/June managing overextended Historical awards resources. Joint Q. In a few weeks, one of our colleagues will Libraries: Models retire. We know she has received several honors That Work by Claire from ALA. Is there any place we can research B. Gunnels, Susan E. what they are? A. We in the ALA Library—and in Green, and Patricia M. the divisions and offices, as well—have received Butler scrutinizes the this question, or similar ones, over the years. successes and failures With ALA offering nearly 200 awards or other of the joint-use model. forms of recognition each year, some at the Association level, others Three founding faculty by divisions or round tables, researching the question can be slow.... librarians of a joint- AL: Ask the ALA Librarian, May 2 use college/public library discuss the Ask the ALA Librarian on Pinterest factors that should go We created a Pinterest board showing all the into evaluating when questions appearing in our Ask the ALA Librarian and where a joint blog since it started in 2010. Click on the URL in library is suitable. each pin to find the answer.... NEW! From ALA AL Pinterest Editions. Go back to the Top Great Libraries ALA News of the World ALA election results http://aldirect.ala.org/sites/default/al_direct/2012/may/050212-2.htm[7/17/2014 10:54:50 AM] AL Direct, May 2, 2012 ALA election results will be reported out on May 4, after the ALA Election Committee certifies them. Look on the Office of ALA Governance page for the winners. Thanks to all who voted! ALA Board backs intensified ebook advocacy ALA President Molly Raphael writes: “Ebooks and the Big Six Koninklijke publishers was the first topic addressed at the ALA Executive Board Bibliotheek, The spring meeting, held in Chicago on April 21–22. Because the board Hague, Netherlands. fully appreciates the importance of this issue to ALA members, we Founded in 1798, the had planned one hour and 45 minutes for the discussion—an library originated with unusually long amount of time for the board to devote to any topic. the collection of Prince But with the vigorous discussion and energy exhibited around the William V of Orange table, we devoted more than two hours to the topic.”... and other stadtholders AL: E-Content, Apr. 27 of the Dutch Republic. King Louis Bonaparte Library leadership 2.0 webinar designated it as the The intersection of diversity and leadership will be the focus of a free Royal Library in 1806. webinar, “Library Leadership 2.0,” on May 15. Part of ALA President The collection contains Molly Raphael’s Empowering Diverse Voices diversity leadership almost the entire initiative, this free webinar will explore how diversity affects literature of the leadership in a new library work environment. Advance registration is Netherlands, from required.... medieval manuscripts Office for Diversity, May 1 to modern scientific publications. In 1982, Advocacy and outreach strategies the library moved into at Annual a new, shiny white It’s more critical than ever to communicate building designed by the value of libraries effectively. The 2012 the Delft firm OD 205 ALA Annual Conference in Anaheim offers a that features a Reading wide range of opportunities to get new Room of the strategies and learn about best practices, innovations, and resources Netherlands with in advocacy and outreach to take home and implement. Check the 65,000 books on the Conference Scheduler for details on any of the following highlights history and culture of and to find dozens more related programs and discussions.... Holland. Conference Services, Apr. 30 ALA Conference Scheduler open The ALA Annual Conference Scheduler is now open. Attendees can use it to browse sessions in multiple ways; create calendars that can be shared or kept private; receive recommendations based on division, group, library type, or interest; and add, prioritize, or update sessions, events, and exhibitor meetings. A Conference Scheduler mobile app will be released in June.... Conference Services, May 1 Old Library (Handelingenkamer), LIVE! @ your library Reading Stage House of lineup Representatives, The Hague, Netherlands. More than 20 critically acclaimed and bestselling Built in 1883 by authors and poets will read from and autograph their architect Cornelis most recent works at the LIVE! @ your library Reading Peters, the library Stage June 23–25 in the exhibit hall at the ALA Annual contains all the Acts of Conference in Anaheim. Among those appearing are the Dutch Parliament. Sapphire (right), Paolo Bacigalupi, Gail Tsukiyama, and To allow as much light Daniel Handler. June 24 will include a special focus on into a building where young adult authors. The LIVE! stage is free for all attendees.... gas fixtures were not Public Programs Office, May 1 permitted, the roof May preview issue of Cognotes was constructed as a http://aldirect.ala.org/sites/default/al_direct/2012/may/050212-2.htm[7/17/2014 10:54:50 AM] AL Direct, May 2, 2012 leaded-glass dome. The May preview issue of Cognotes is Railings on the available in four convenient formats, ready bookcases are for downloading and accessing now: ornamented with green interactive, mobile, accessible, and PDF. The velvet. Cognotes interactive edition lets you easily share articles with colleagues, search the This AL Direct feature exhibitor list, and read about the multitude showcases 250 libraries of ALA Annual Conference programs, preconferences, sessions, around the world that are discussions, speakers, and social events.... notable for their exquisite Conference Services, May 1 architecture, historic collections, and innovative services. If you find yourself Register for Disney quality service preconference on vacation near one of The Learning Round Table will host the “Disney’s Approach to Quality them, be sure to stop by for Service” preconference June 22 at the ALA Annual Conference in a visit. The entire list will be available in The Whole Library Anaheim. Attendees will examine the time-tested model for delivering Handbook 5, edited by world-class guest service and discover how attention to detail creates George M. 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