ALAALAIssue 2 Cognotes CHICAGO Sunday, June 26, 2005 Highlights Speakers to Explore History, Sunday, Future of ‘Libraries as Place’ June 26 During President’s Program Book Lust with n an age where many indi- gathering place, a technology Nancy Pearl viduals are able to access Mecca, a forum to share and de- online information once only bate ideas, and a sanctuary of 10:00–11:00 a.m. I freely available at their local li- opportunity,” said Brey-Casiano. McCormick Place South brary, many have questioned the “Libraries are changing and dy- Grand Ballroom B/C future of libraries in a digital namic places. As our communi- age. During the ALA 2005 An- ties grow and change, so do our ALA Council I nual Conference, ALA President libraries.” 10:45 a.m.–12:15 p.m. Carol Brey-Casiano and a panel According to Library Journal, McCormick Place South of distinguished speakers will 203 public library building discuss “Coming Full Circle: The projects were completed between Grand Ballroom A ALA President Carol A. Brey-Casiano (center) met with U.S. Senator Library as Place.” The event will July 1, 2003, and June 30, 2004, Barack Obama (left) and Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley (right) take place today, 3:00–5:00 p.m. representing an investment of prior to the Opening General Session on Saturday. Obama spoke on ALA Council/Exec at McCormick Place Convention $1.2 billion. Many new libraries “Funding and Privacy—Congress is in your Library.” (See Monday's Board /Membership Center Grand Ballroom B/C. are challenging the traditional Cognotes for full story). Info Meeting “The library is more than just concept of the library as a stuffy, a building in which to find infor- 9:00–10:00 a.m. Librarians and the PATRIOT ACT: mation, serving as a community Continued on page 8 McCormick Place South Grand Ballroom A A Report from the Front By Brad Martin library leaders, was to find out ALA President's ABC News about the kinds of contact librar- Program reliminary findings from ies have had with law enforce- a survey of academic and ment and how this contact may 3:00–5:00 p.m., Ppublic libraries and their affect their management and op- McCormick Place South experiences with law enforce- eration. Grand Ballroom B/C ment related to the USA PA- Abby A. Goodrum pointed out TRIOT ACT were the highlight that “at least a total of 137 legally Library Drill Team of the ALA Washington Office executed requests by federal and Book Cart information update session Sat- state/local law enforcement in urday. both academic and public librar- Championship The purpose of the study, which ies have taken place since Octo- 1:30–3:30 p.m. included both surveys and struc- McCormick Place tured interviews of librarians and Continued on page 8 North Hall Lobby Exhibit Hours Book Lust with Nancy Pearl Sunday, June 26 Join librarian and author librarians there encouraged 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Nancy Pearl today from 10:00– her to parlay her love of read- Monday, June 27 11:00 a.m. in the McCormick ing into a career in books. She discusses the many pleasures 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Place South Grand Ballroom B/ C, as she discusses her newest a life devoted to reading as well Tuesday, June 29 book and passing on a love of as the perils that come along 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. reading. as well, like getting memories In this heartfelt and humor- of books mixed up with real life ALA Store Hours ous speech about her life of read- experiences and talking like the ing, author of More Book Lust characters in books you’re read- Sunday and Monday (Sasquatch Books, 2005) Nancy ing. A truly heartwarming, hi- 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Pearl tells how her childhood larious, and inspirational Tuesday After speaking as part of the Auditorium Speaker Series Saturday library saved her from an un- speech for every librarian and happy home life and how the book lover. 8:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. morning, author Erik Larson signed his book, Devil in the White City, at the Random House booth (2716) on the busy exhibit floor. Page 2 • Cognotes Sunday, June 26, 2005 • ALA SRRT FTF Amelia • COPE Meeting Hilton Lake Meeting Cancellations and Changes Bloomer Project Hilton Erie 9:00-10:00 a.m. Monday, Additions after conference with your ques- Conference Room 4L, 2:00- CANCELLED. tions and suggestions. 5:30 p.m. today, • Membership Meeting II CANCELLED. Changes McCormick Grand Ballroom A, • ACRL EBSS Nominating 2006, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Monday, Hilton Clark Room 8:00-9:00 • BCALA Program Recruiting • Theatre Library Association—A Disc. topic will be: Information a.m. today CANCELLED. Ethnic Minorities to Helluva Town! Celebrating The- as a Public Good led by Patricia Librarianship: Impact of 30 atre and the Performing Arts in A. Ward, American University, • ACRL EBSS Distinguished Li- years of Research on Past Chicago, off site: Harold Washing- Washington D.C. brarian Award, Hilton Montrose Actions & Future Strategies, ton Library Center/Video Theatre 4 Room, 8:00-9:00 a.m. today Sheraton BR1, 10:30 a.m.- 9:30- 11:00 a.m. • UW-Madison Alumni Reunion— CANCELLED. 12:30 p.m. today, Maggiano’s Little Italy 516 North CANCELLED. • ACRL Scandinavian Disc. Grp., Clark Street 5:30-7:30 p.m. today. • ALA SRRT EPA Library Open 8:00-9:30 a.m. today Palmer House on Monday, June 27, 9:30– • ALA SRRT FTF Amelia House Dearborn 1. • ALA/WO Information Commons 11:00 a.m., has been CAN- Bloomer Project Hilton MIG Meeting, Intercontinental CELLED. Conference Room 4E, 2:00- • 3M/NMRT Social will be held to- Denver /Houston Room noon- 5:30 p.m. Monday, day, 7:30–11:00 p.m., Marriott 1:00 p.m. today. CANCELLED. Chicago BR D/E. Cancellations • LIVE! Stage Cancellation The ALA Public Programs Office would like to announce that poet and author Nikki Giovanni will not be reading as scheduled to- day, 12:30 p.m. We apologize for any inconvenience. • The ALA-APA Focus Group scheduled for Monday 5:30-6:30 p.m. in Sheraton Parlor A has been CANCELLED. Contact Jenifer Grady, [email protected] , Receive an autographed complimentary copy. Complete with sidebars, quizzes, and cool graphics. 0-7573-0317-X Entertaining and fun this factual . the real parts of Gray’s experience come through, life-lesson making this a sound book for anyone seriously book interested in getting ahead on his or her own terms. delivers. —Publishers Weekly, January 2005 0-7573-0295-5 0-7573-0224-6 . the real inspiration is his personal story, which speaks strongly of the importance of mentoring to young people and sends the message that you should never underestimate anyone, especially yourself. —Booklist, December 2004 (800) 441-5569 • www.hcibooks.com Sunday, June 26, 2005 Cognotes • Page 3 Extreme Makeover: Redesigning Your Library to Promote Usage, Circulation By Michael Byrnes New York has also gone through re- have done so by implementing green out lines. “Ninety percent of our cus- Embry Riddle Aeronautical cent renovations. In their Corona design principles that incorporate tomers use the self-checkout system,” University branch, self check-out monitors are natural light (the wall along Main said Magnani, What does Barnes & Noble have that equipped to accept ATM cards so pa- Street in the Flushing branch is com- These are a couple examples of suc- your library does not? For most librar- trons can pay for fines on the spot. The pletely glassed). They have eliminated cessful makeovers which are best ies, the answer is a marketing plan. library strives to create “a strong sense choke points by installing self check- summed up by a patron of the Mount While most libraries want to showcase of place and an inviting environment,” out stations, express check-outs (two Laurel Public Library, “I think this is new books by the main entrance, Joan said architect, Peter Magnani. They items or less) and senior citizen check- the coolest library ever!” Bernstein, Director of Mt. Laurel, N.J. Public Library, advocates showcasing something they would not expect a li- brary to have. “Everyone knows you Check in for your O’Hare Flight at the Convention Center have books,” she said. “Put together a display of DVDs or music.” Shuttles to the Airports Also Available It is not just what you feature, but how. Bernstein noted that gondolas with BAGS, a remote skycap service, will be available to all ALA attendees departing domestically slatted end-caps allow for “jacket-out” from Chicago O’Hare on American, Delta, or United at McCormick Place Convention Center on book displays on end-caps as well as the Monday and Tuesday. Attendees can also board shuttles to O’Hare and to Midway from the Con- traditional spine-out displays on the vention Center. gondola’s shelves. CDs and DVDs placed For $10, BAGS permits airline passengers to fully check-in for American, Delta and United in stair-step browsers allow for better viewing of their covers. Librarians hope domestic flights from O’Hare, including issuance of boarding passes and baggage handling. The that patrons will not judge a book by its next time you will have to think about your bags is at your final destination. Don’t worry about cover, but good cover art never hurt a your last day at the convention, enjoy it! band’s sales.