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November 15, 2009 (Vol. 15, No. 25) – Happenings
ACRL eLearning / Books to China a Success! / “Words Worth Paying For”
***November e-Learning from ACRL
Register now for November e-learning opportunities from ACRL. Stretch your professional development budget by registering now for these affordable distance learning courses and events. For more information on each course, including a link to online registration and registration fees, please visit the course page by clicking the course title. Space is limited, so register now to reserve your seat. Group rates are available for live Webcasts. Registration for all online seminars and Webcasts qualifies for the new Frequent Learner Program. Register for three, get one free.
Blended Librarianship: Learning Management Systems for Libraries (Live Webcast: November 17, 2009)
Complete details are available on the ACRL e-Learning Web site. For more information about ACRL e-Learning opportunities, contact Margot Conahan at (312) 280-2522 or mconahan@ala.org.
***Books to China a Success!
Nearly 1,000 boxes of books at the Oregon State Library were loaded into an ocean-transport container Thursday to be shipped to China. The 988 boxes of surplus books were donated by libraries, churches, stores and individuals who wanted to help libraries in Oregon’s sister province of Fujian, China. Oregon National Guard members from eight different units moved the boxes from the library’s basement to a 40-foot container outside.
Last fall, Dehong Xiao, director of the Xiamen University Library, met with Oregon librarians to discuss a book donation project. With so many English-language learners in China, it’s hard for them to keep books on the shelves, said Jim Scheppke, state librarian.
In October 1993 a similar effort was made to send English-language books to China. That year, 17,000 books, four computers and two microfilm readers were sent, said Rosalind Wang, a bilingual librarian for the Multnomah County Library. “We thought that things were going better and that they had enough English-language books. When (Xiao) was here last year, he really impressed upon us that we need to do this again,” Scheppke said.
A committee was formed in January to plan the Books for China Project. All types of books were accepted, and donations continued until about two weeks ago. The original goal was to collect 1,000 boxes. Each box holds on average 30 books.
Joel Henderson, Outreach Training Assistant at the State Library, was appointed as the main coordinator and was unsure what the response would be. “We didn’t know how big the boxes would be or how big a container to get. One 20-foot container, two 20-foot containers, one 40-foot container,” Henderson said.
Donations were slow at first, but they began picking up during the summer, when schools had more time to spend choosing books to donate, Henderson said. “It was looking a little sparse, we sent out reminder notices. In the end, we actually had to put a stop on it because the truck can only weigh so much.” The largest donor was the Portland State University Library with 324 boxes of books.
Xiao is paying all shipping expenses and will help distribute the books throughout Fijian province. In 1993, the State Library raised money to send the donations by post. Wang, Phyllis Lichenstein, former chair of the State Library Board, and Frances Lau, Library Service East Director for Blackwell Book Services, attended to watch the books be loaded. They all played a role in the 1993 effort.
–Reprinted from the Statesmen Journal, Kristen Kellar, 10/19/09
***”Words Worth Paying For” Panel
Join the UO Portland Library & Learning Commons and the Journalism School’s Turnbull Center Monday, Nov 16 6-8 pm for a panel discussion on the future of digital publishing.
Panelists will include novelist Katherine Dunn, author of Geek Love, Dennis Stovall, director of publishing and publisher of Ooligan Press at PSU, and Vailey Oehlke, director of Multnomah County Libraries. Together with Al Stavitsky, director of the Turnbull Center, the panelists will discuss the place of electronic book devices such as Amazon’s Kindle and Sony E-reader in digital publishing, as well as the future for publishers, authors, journalists, librarians and booksellers. We’ll share conversation, food and drink as part of a lively evening hosted by the UO Portland and partners in the White Stag Block. All are welcome to this free, public event. No RSVP required.
You can keep track of everything that’s going on at the Portland Library & Learning Commons by becoming a fan of our new Facebook page (http://tinyurl.com/uopdxllc)
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November 1, 2009 (Vol. 15, No. 24) – Happenings
Call for Papers / Millenials in the Library Webinar / Museum Computer Network Conference / Call for Proposals / OregonASK Conference
***Call for Papers: Special Issue of Collection Management
Patron-Initiated Collection Development: Current Successes and Future Directions
To be published in v. 35, no. 3/4 of Collection Management in 2010. Seeking article proposals from colleagues at all kinds of libraries (all sizes of academic libraries, public libraries, and international libraries) about patron-initiated collection development, such as:
- Interlibrary loan book purchase programs
- Experiences with allowing patron use or selection to drive acquisition of electronic books
- Consortial collection development plans with strong patron-driven acquisitions elements
- Other innovative patron-initiated selection activities for materials in a variety of formats
- Implications for the future roles of collection librarians in an environment of increased user-driven Acquisitions
- User discovery of patron-initiated collection development plans
The editors are particularly interested in proposals for articles that will that include evaluation/assessment/analysis.
Background:
The special issue editors are members of the team that published the following article:
Anderson, Kristine J., Robert S. Freeman, Jean-Pierre V. M. Herubel, Lawrence J. Mykytiuk, Judith M. Nixon, and Suzanne M. Ward. 2002. “Buy, Don’t Borrow: Bibliographers’ Analysis of
Academic Library Collection Development through Interlibrary Loan Requests.” Collection
Management, 27(3/4): 1-11.
This article analyzed six subject areas for books purchased instead of borrowed as the result of interlibrary loan requests in 2000-2001. Now that ILL book purchases have been standard procedure at the Purdue University Libraries for ten years, the authors and their colleagues will
analyze this decade’s worth of information to explore the following topics in a series of four articles:
- Revisit the initial study by comparing earlier findings with more recent data
- Analyze the ILL book purchase program in relation to scientific/technical/medical (STM) titles
- Conduct in-depth statistical analysis across a decade of data, looking at issues such as patron status, subject areas as indicated by call number, subsequent circulation, comparison with similar subject area books acquired through traditional means, etc.
- Position paper on new roles for collection librarians. As user-initiated collection development frees time and effort from traditional collection duties and responsibilities, how will academic librarians develop and nurture emerging objectives and prerogatives, e.g. teaching, research?
The accepted articles from colleagues at other institutions will complement the four listed above.
Deadlines:
November 13, 2009: Submit an abstract (maximum of one page) with the title and your proposed article idea. Your full contact information may appear on a separate page, but please include your name, institution, and email address on the abstract page.
December 4, 2009: The editors will notify authors whether their proposals have been accepted.
February 28, 2010: Submit completed article (10-25 double spaced pages).
Please submit abstracts and address correspondence to Judy Nixon ( jnixon@purdue.edu) with this subject line: CM article proposal.
***Millenials in the Library Webinar
Webinar Title: Millennials in the Library
Speaker: Jennifer Kushell, with special guests Mandy McGee and Monica Harris
Cost: Free to Library Staff of Oregon Libraries
Date: November 13, 2009
Description:
The Millennial Generation, Generation Y, Echo Boomers, Digital Natives, and the Trophy Generation are all terms used to describe people born in the United States between the early 1980s and the late 1990s. Shaped by a heady mix of culture, politics, and technology, “Millennials” have had an unprecedented exposure to mass media, pop culture, instant communication, and cultural freedom woven together by a complex technological net. Jennifer Kushell, President of the YSN.com (Your Success Network) and author of “Secrets of the Young and Successful,” will explore the social impact Millennials will have on our culture and specifically on our libraries. Having worked extensively with this powerhouse, global generation, Jennifer will answer the questions: Who are Millennials? How do they interact with information and technology? In what ways can our libraries better serve them as patrons, students, and staff?
Jennifer will be joined by Mandy McGee, Librarian and Manager of Adult and Teen Services, and Monica Harris, Teen Services Librarian, from the Oak Park Public Library. Please join us for an exciting discussion on library adaptation to the changing face of our patrons.
This webcast is 90 minutes in length. Visit http://bcr.org/training/partners/teleconferences/index.html for additional information or contact BCR directly at info@bcr.org
Location:
View the training via webcast from your personal computer or a computer you can access easily. Or you may attend a group session at a location near you. Please review the host sites http://bcr.org/training/partners/teleconferences/sites/oregon/millennials.html to find a convenient location. (Check back later if no Oregon sites are listed initially)
How to Register:
Register online at http://bcr.org/training/partners/teleconferences/registration.html – registration is FREE.
Background Information:
This webcast is being made available free of charge to staff from Oregon libraries through a statewide membership to BCR (http://www.bcr.org), paid for by the Oregon State Library with LSTA funds.
An online archive of this presentation will be available for up to 30 days after the original broadcast date. Please visit http://bcr.org/training/partners/teleconferences/index.html for more information.
A DVD of this webcast should be available for you to check out from the State Library about one month after the date it was broadcast. DVDs of previous webcasts are available from State Library (http://catalog.willamette.edu/search~S2/X?college+of+dupage&SORT=DX&searchscope=2) through your library’s establish interlibrary loan process. Learn more about these DVDs and other Library and Information Science professional resources at our blog (http://osl-lis.blogspot.com/).
***Museum Computer Network Conference
The Museum Computer Network Conference is November 11-14 in Portland, Oregon, at the Doubletree Hotel, Lloyd Center. For more information visit http://www.mcn.edu
***Call for Proposals: The Acquisitions Institute
The Acquisitions Institute at Timberline Lodge is seeking proposals for audience-engaging presentations or panels on all aspects of library acquisitions and collection management. The Acquisitions Institute is the pre-eminent Western North America conference on acquisitions and collection development. The Institute is a small, informal and stimulating gathering in a convivial and glorious Northwestern setting. This three-day conference focuses on the methods and madness of building and managing library collections and information content.
The deadline for submitting a proposal is December 30, 2009. Send an abstract of 200 words or less to:
Faye A. Chadwell
Oregon State University Libraries
Corvallis, OR 97331-4501
See The Acquisitions Institute at Timberline Lodge for more information at http://libweb.uoregon.edu/ec/aitl/
***OregonASK Conference
A great professional development opportunity for only $35!
Date: Saturday November 21, 2009
Conference details and registration: http://tiny.cc/kRoNE
OregonASK website: http://www.oregonask.org/
OregonASK is sponsoring a conference for staff working directly with children and teens (K-12th grades)—supervisors will find it valuable too! OregonASK is the statewide network for afterschool providers. If you provide programs of kids K-12 in the evenings, weekends, and summers when they are not in school, you are an afterschool provider.
There are several programs at this conference that directly relate to your work in libraries, including these:
- Changing Your Perspectives about Kids with the 40 Developmental Asset Model
The 40 Assets (http://www.search-institute.org/assets/) have been used by YALSA in a number of ways. I first learned about them at an OYAN meeting. Many teen librarians are using the 40 Assets checklist to guide program planning, and to advocate for teen programs. “This session is designed to expose you to the Assets model and how you can apply them into your sphere of influence.” - ADD/ADHD: What We Know and What We are Learning (Double session)
Many of the children and teens you work with struggle with Attention Variable Syndromes such as ADD. They may have difficulty following along in storytime or be difficult to help with their homework. At this session you will “…learn about the 3 sub-types of AVS and the struggles children have with each sub-type. Then learn some strategies to help them cope better, in structured situations. Discover the good qualities of AVS, the special gifts it may bring and the power skills to build on.” - Building Literacy in Afterschool (Double Session)
It seems that library workshops in Oregon tend to focus on services for children 0-5 years old and teens. What about professional development in literacy activities for elementary school students? “Through hands on exploration, afterschool professionals will be able to understand and apply literacy infusion through innovative and academically enriching activities that not only engage students, but also extend their knowledge in new ways and increase academic achievement. Bring your favorite childhood book and be ready to open the doors of literacy to children in your afterschool program.” - The Value of Diversity: Tools for Increasing Understanding and Fostering Inclusion
Many libraries are working with increasingly diverse populations. We often struggle to make sure activities are inclusive for everyone. In this session you will be “…using a developmental model of diversity [to] seek a greater understating of differences in the behaviors and responses of those around us. Second we will explore specific activities and classroom strategies that foster an inclusive environment for children and adults.”
Check out the full listing of sessions at: http://tiny.cc/kRoNE
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October 15, 2009 (Vol. 15, No. 23) – Happenings
Eugene PL and Twitter / YALSA’s MAE Award / ACRL Joint Conference / ALA’s MentorConnect
***Eugene Public Library and the Power of Twitter
The Eugene Public Library’s use of Twitter was cited on an Oregon Public Broadcasting radio talk show as a positive example of local government connecting with its constituents through social networking. That show was then posted online at the OPB website. Eugene Weekly tweeted the EPL kudos to its followers and one of the Weekly’s followers re-tweeted that. A chain of events that shows the “viral” potential for social networking that, ideally, could lead to more Eugeneans signing up to receive news from their Library in the format that works best for them. Follow EPL on Twitter at http://twitter.com/EugenePublicLib.
***Apply for YALSA’s MAE Award!
Here’s your chance to win $500 for your pocket and another $500 for your library! YALSA members are eligible to apply for this award recognizing an outstanding reading or literature program for young adults. If you have created an exceptional reading or literature program in the 12 months before December 1st consider applying for the MAE Award for Best Literature Program for Teens. The MAE Award is sponsored by the Margaret A. Edwards Trust. The winner receives $500 and additional $500 for their library.
Application forms can be downloaded at http://www.ala.org/yalsa/awards&grants and must be emailed to Nichole Gilbert at ngilbert@ala.org by December 1.
Not a member of YALSA? It’s not too late to join. Please note that it may take up to 2 months for new memberships to be fully processed. New members should send an electronic copy of their membership application with the grant application.
For questions, contact Alexandra Tyle-Annen at atyle@homerlibrary.org.
Reward yourself for bringing young adults and books together and encouraging the development of life-long reading habits. Apply today!
***ACRL Chapters Joint Conference
ACRL-Washington hosts this year’s conference at the Pack Forest Conference Center, October 29-30: Great Expectations: a conversation with colleagues about change, innovation, and collaboration in Academe.
The conference website has more information on the presentations, poster session, housing, and their new pub quiz! (you can also register online – deadline October 16th): http://www.lib.washington.edu/acrl-wa/conference/2009/index.html
See you there – 2009 Fall Conference is just around the corner!
***ALA’s Mentor Connect
Looking for a Mentor? Want to Be a Mentor? http://www.students.ala.org/studentmemberblog/?p=344
ALA has launched MentorConnect in ALA Connect so you can find or become a mentor. MentorConnect is an informal mentoring network implemented within ALA Connect that allows all ALA members to participate and only requires that you actively choose to join the network in order to begin serving as a mentor or seeking a mentor.
Mentoring others is one of the most powerful ways you can give back to the profession, but it’s not a relationship to be entered into lightly. If you join MC, you’re making a commitment to help someone else. A strong mentoring relationship requires consistent contact between the mentor and mentee so think carefully about making this commitment before offering your services as a mentor.
Having effective mentors is important for your professional and personal growth. Asking someone to take the time to mentor you is a serious commitment. When someone agrees to mentor you, they’re making an investment in your future. Plan on spending time with your mentor via MentorConnect in order to get the most from this important relationship.
To learn all about this new service, see Mentoring Starter Questions and Mentoring and MentorConnect FAQ.
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October 1, 2009 (Vol. 15, No. 22) – Happenings
City of Portland Archives Open House / PNC/MLA Annual Meeting / InfoCamp 2009 / Public Library Technology Survey
***City of Portland Archives Open House
Don’t miss out on your last chance to tour SPARC out at Chimney Park!
The Archives and Records Center will be moving to our new location the beginning of 2010. Please join us as we celebrate nearly 30 years at our current location. To say farewell, we will be hosting tours of the building and serving up root beer floats, while they last.
Friday, October 2nd
1PM – 4PM with tours at 1:30 and 3:00
Please click on the link for more information: http://www.portlandonline.com/auditor/index.cfm?&c=26978&a=262820
***PNC/MLA Annual Meeting
Where Do We Grow From Here?
Pacific Northwest Chapter of the Medical Library Association (PNC/MLA) Annual Meeting, October 17-20, 2009, at the Washington Athletic Club, Seattle: http://www.pncmla.org/pncmla2009.
Additional news in our blog, http://pncmla09.blogspot.com/
Continuing education classes include
• Marketing As If Your Library Depended On It
• Teaching About Evidence-Based Practice
• Copyright in the Electronic Age
• Screencasting: Creating Online Tutorials
Speakers include
• Lori Heim, MD, President of the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP)
• Dianne McCutcheon, Chief of the National Library of Medicine’s Technical Services Division
• Will Welton, MD, Program Director of the Masters in Health Administration at University of Washington
Special banquet guests are Bill Barnes & Gene Ambaum, creators of the popular library comic Unshelved
Hope you can join us!
***InfoCamp 2009!
Join us on October 10 & 11 for InfoCamp Seattle 2009!
At InfoCamp, the unconference for the information community, anyone who participates can propose a session. But we also invite special guests from academia and industry to kick things off each morning!
We are excited to announce the invited speakers for InfoCamp Seattle 2009:
• Axel Roesler, Assistant Professor for Interaction Design at the University of Washington School of Art
• Vanessa Fox, search engine optimization expert, writer and consultant
Learn more about Axel and Vanessa on the InfoCamp blog:
http://www.infocamp.info/blog/?p=123
Some of the participant-led sessions already being suggested on the InfoCamp wiki (http://infocampseattle.pbworks.com ) include:
• Information literacy instruction
• Google Books settlement
• Orphan works
• Introduction to user experience
Register: http://infocamp2009.eventbrite.com
More info: http://infocamp.info
***Public Library Technology Survey
Be Counted! Participate in the 2009-2010 public library technology survey!
The 2009-2010 Public Library Funding & Technology Access survey (www.ala.org/plinternetfunding ) conducted by the American Library Association (ALA) and the Center for Library & Information Innovation at the University of Maryland (www.liicenter.org ) is now available for completion at www.plinternetsurvey.org.
Funded by the American Library Association and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, the survey provides important data regarding public library Internet connectivity, use, funding, and services.
Your participation in the survey is extremely important, and directly impacts the ability of ALA and others to advocate on behalf of public libraries and the tremendous contribution public libraries make to their communities through their public access Internet services and resources. Data from the study appeared most recently in USA Today (http://www.usatoday.com/tech/2009-09-01-library-computers-internet_N.htm) in a discussion of how public libraries help job seekers.
The survey is open through November 6, 2009. To participate, go to http://www.plinternetsurvey.org. You will need an ID number, which you may look up on the website. Thank you for your time and willingness to participate. Questions regarding the survey should be directed to support@plinternetsurvey.org or 301.405.9445.
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September 15, 2009 (Vol. 15, No. 21) – Happenings
Radical Reference Meeting / PLA Boot Camp / Sherrer Lecture / Oregon Day of Culture / 1st Ammendment Exhibit
***Radical Reference Collective Fall Meeting
I hope you have all been enjoying the last hurrah of summer. The Fall Portland Radical Reference Collective meeting will be Wednesday September 16th from 6:30 – 7:30 PM at the Independent Publishing Resource Center in downtown Portland. Please join us to meet other progressive library workers, students, and library lovers and talk about how we can help make Portland a better place, one information piece at a time. The meeting is open to all so come and bring friends!
If you have anything specific that you’d like to talk about, please email me and I will add it to the agenda. (Note I will be out of town with limited email access 9/5 – 9/12, lanamt@gmail.com).
If you haven’t already, please join our Facebook group! We’ll be using this site to connect virtually and announce upcoming events and meetings.
***Applications sought for PLA Results Boot Camp 5
Applications are now being accepted for the Public Library Association’s (PLA) intensive library management training, Results Boot Camp 5, to be held October 12-16, 2009, in Seattle, Washington. The deadline has been extended thru September 18, 2009.
This weeklong, interactive workshop will include both individual and group activities, and will focus on current library issues using case studies describing real library situations. By the end of the week, participants will have the skills necessary to develop and implement a strategic plan in their library. Additionally, participants will be able to:
- Identify community needs
- Understand and explain the new public library service responses
- Write goals and objectives that will enable measurement of progress toward achieving your strategic plan
- Incorporate outcome measures in a strategic plan
- Identify and select the most effective activities to support the priorities in a strategic plan
- Identify current staff workload and skills and determine the staffing requirements to accomplish selected activities
- Understand the issues that affect the allocation of collection, technology, and facilities resources in a Results environment
- Review current library policies, regulations, and procedures to ensure that they support the strategic plan
- Manage change in your library more effectively
Boot Camp 5 will be presented by Sandra Nelson and June Garcia, both of whom have written books in the PLA Results series of publications. Participation is limited to ensure an environment that fosters group interaction and active participation. Acceptance to the Results Boot Camp 5 is competitive.
PLA Results Boot Camp 5 will be held at the Hyatt at Olive 8 Hotel in Seattle, Washington.
Additional course information, pricing, and applications are available via the PLA Boot Camp 5 web page. For more information on this and other continuing education programs sponsored by PLA, contact the PLA office at 800-545-2433, ext. 5PLA, or visit PLAs Web site, www.pla.org.
PLA is a division of the American Library Association.
***2009 Sherrer Lecture
The Aubrey R. Watzek Library at Lewis & Clark College is pleased to announce that Lizabeth (Betsy) Wilson, Dean of University Libraries at the University of Washington, will present the 2009 Johannah Sherrer Memorial Lecture in Library Service on Friday, September 25 at 3 PM in Gordon Smith Hall on the campus of Lewis & Clark College. A reception will follow the lecture.
Betsy’s presentation, entitled “Straws in the Wind: Emerging Models of Library Service” is abstracted below:
- The service models that defined excellence in academic libraries throughout the 20th century have been challenged by the transformation in information search and discovery, changes in scholarly publishing and distribution, a new generation of faculty and students with any time any place expectations, the rise of consortial and collaborative approaches, e-everything, network scale libraries and processes, and an economic crisis of historic proportions. There are enough straws bending (perhaps even breaking) in the wind to prompt a fundamental redefinition of excellence in academic libraries in the 21st century. This lecture will present a compelling case for new models of library service, a lively examination of early pilots and exemplars, and collective opportunities for innovation and exploration.
For directions to campus, please see: http://www.lclark.edu/visit/directions/
For parking information, see: http://www.lclark.edu/visit/parking_and_transportation/visitor_parking/
For further information about the Sherrer Lecture, see: http://library.lclark.edu/lib/sherrer.htm
***Oregon Day of Culture
Oregon Day of Culture is Thursday, October 8, with events from October 1 – 8 included in the celebration.
The website for Oregon Day of Culture, www.oregondayofculture.org <http://www.oregondayofculture.org> , is nearing completion. It will launch Wednesday, September 16 and will include a searchable database to which you can post any of your events, taking place from October 1 – 8, 2009.
You will receive another email on Wednesday confirming that registration is officially open. You will have until Friday, September 25 to post your Oregon Day of Culture events. Registration will close at end of day on Friday, September 25.
The event registration form is easy and quick to complete. It will allow you to post multiple events, to select a discipline and type of event. It will include designations for public and private events. So that means you can post organizational and community cultural events that are open to the public as well as private events, such as a book club meeting, drumming class, a cultural volunteer project, or an Oregon Day of Culture house party.
The website will include a toolkit with materials to help you promote your participation in Oregon Day of Culture.
Event coordinator Kirk Mouser is the lead contact for Oregon Day of Culture events but he cannot post your events for you. Please do not send event information to him, or to the Cultural Trust.
However, if you have ideas about speaking engagements, banner placement, media interviews or other ways to get the word out about Oregon Day of Culture, please contact him at:kirk@kirkmouserenterrpises.com, 971-653-9596.
***First Amendment Exhibit Available
The Freedom Museum seeks enthusiastic library partners to host the provocative new exhibit Libraries and the First Amendment. The exhibit was designed to be a flexible, low-cost, customizable display that libraries of any size can accommodate.
Libraries who wish to host the exhibit are furnished with a complimentary Exhibit Framework Kit and given access to an array of supplemental exhibition materials. The Freedom Museum provides exhibition support to partner libraries and can offer suggestions for installation and care of the exhibit. In exchange for the exhibit resources and support, partner libraries are asked to provide the Freedom Museum with regular updates and feedback about the exhibit.
To inquire about becoming a library partner, send an email to Libraries@FreedomMuseum.US.
http://www.freedominlibraries.org/Exhibit_Hosting.aspx
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September 1, 2009 (Vol. 15, No. 21) – Happenings
L-Net Trainings / NWIUG Meeting / Geoscience Librarianship / I Love My Librarian! / Free Workshop with Nancy Pearl / Blackstone Audio and Jackson County Libraries
***L-Net Trainings
Introductory training on L-net, Oregon’s Statewide Digital Reference Service, is scheduled for:
- Tuesday, Sept. 15, 9:00 – 4:00
Eugene Public Library
100 West 10th Ave.
Eugene, Oregon 97401
Registration closes September 10 - Monday, September 28, 9:00 – 4:00
City of Corvallis computer lab
501 SW Madison Ave.
Corvallis, OR 97333
Registration closes September 21.
The training is for librarians who plan to take shifts staffing L-net’s chat and email service. Librarians will receive hands-on training with L-net’s chat software, e-mail software, and instruction on techniques for communicating effectively online with patrons and providing reference services online.
There are two ways to get involved with staffing L-net:
1 - Partner libraries: Reference staff at Oregon libraries may staff the service as partner libraries. Librarians who do so staff the service at their libraries.
2 – Volunteers: If you have reference experience, you may apply to be a volunteer. Volunteers typically staff the service from home computers. If you would like to participate in the volunteer program, contact me for information about how to apply to be a volunteer.
The training is free, but space is limited and advance registration is required. If you would like to attend, contact me and let me know if you would like to staff L-net at a partner library or as a volunteer. If you’re interested in the training, but unable to attend on this date, please contact me. I’m continuing to schedule additional trainings around the state.
Emily Papagni, emilyp@multcolib.org
***NWIUG Meeting
Registration is open for the 15th annual Northwest Innovative Users Group meeting, September 10-11, in Salem, Oregon. Workshops include Populating License Records, Customizing Print Templates for MilCirc and Setting up WebBridge. There are programs on a variety of topics, from webpub.def to Unicode. There will be something for everyone. We even have III guru Bob Duncan speaking twice!
Join your colleagues for a wine & cheese reception on the Thursday evening. To register for the conference, find lodging information or view the draft conference schedule, please visit our website at http://www.nwiug.org. Registration closes Friday, September 4.
***Geoscience Librarianship 101
“Geoscience Librarianship 101” – a one-day introduction to earth science information resources and their organization – will be presented by the Geoscience Information Society (GSIS) on Saturday, October 17, 2009 at Portland State University, Portland, Oregon. Registration is free, and open to all information professionals as well as students in library and information studies.
Clara P. McLeod (Washington University in St. Louis) is the coordinator for this year’s workshop, which features presentations by three experienced geoscience librarians. Lisa Dunn (Colorado School of Mines) will discuss collection development and managing electronic resources. Lura E. Joseph (University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana) will provide an overview of reference and instructional services. Linda Zellmer (Western Illinois University) will speak about maps and geographic information systems, both data sources and applications. There will be ample opportunities throughout for open discussion and networking.
The program is set for 10:15 AM to 5:30 PM in PSU’s Branford P. Millar Library, Room 160, 1875 SW Park Avenue, Portland, Oregon. There is no charge for the seminar, but pre-registration is required and space is limited. The deadline to register is October 1, 2009. To reserve your place or to request additional information contact Shaun Hardy, GSIS Publicity Officer, telephone 202-478-7960, e-mail shardy@ciw.edu.
Geoscience Librarianship 101 is made possible in part through the generous support of the Portland State University Library and ESRI. The Geoscience Information Society is an international professional organization devoted to improving the exchange of information in the earth sciences. Information about the Society may be found at its website http://www.geoinfo.org./
***I Love My Librarian Award
Nominations are now open for the 2009 Carnegie Corporation of New York/New York Times I Love My Librarian Award: http://www.ilovelibraries.org/lovemylibrarian/home.cfm
The award invites library users to recognize the accomplishments of librarians in public, school, college, community college and university libraries for their efforts to improve the lives of people in their community. Nominations will run through October 9 and are being accepted online at ilovelibraries.org/ilovemylibrarian.
Up to 10 librarians will be selected. Each will receive a $5,000 cash award, a plaque and a $500 travel stipend to attend an awards ceremony and reception in New York, hosted by The New York Times in December. In addition, a plaque will be given to each award winner’s library.
Last year, more than 3,200 library users nationwide nominated a librarian, and 10 librarians received the award. For more information on last year’s winners, visit http://www.ilovelibraries.org/lovemylibrarian/home.cfm
Carnegie Corp. of New York was created by Andrew Carnegie in 1911 to promote “the advancement and diffusion of knowledge and understanding.” For more than 95 years, the foundation has carried out its founder’s vision of philanthropy by building on his two major concerns: international peace and advancing education and knowledge. Each year, the private grant-making foundation invests more than $100 million in nonprofit organizations to fulfill Mr. Carnegie’s mission, “to do real and permanent good in this world.”
***Free Workshop with Nancy Pearl
Opening Doors: Opening Books, Providing Effective Reader’s Advisory Service, presented by Nancy Pearl. This free training is offered by the Washington State Library, and any area librarians interested in readers advisory are invited to attend. It takes place on September 22 at the Vancouver Water Resources Education Center, 4600 SE Columbia Way in Vancouver, Washington.
In order to effectively match up a reader with just the right book, it’s helpful to understand how to apply the concept of “doorways” in suggesting reading material. This session will focus on defining, identifying, and using doorways in RA situations. We’ll also discuss how mood and motivation affects whether or not a reader will enjoy a particular book. Finally, Nancy will be offering tips on how to grow your knowledge of books and how to conquer “desk paralysis.”
In the afternoon, discover booktalking! Everywhere we go we have the opportunity to share our love for good books to read. Learn how to booktalk with your library users, whether it’s a presentation for a community group or talking one on one to an individual in the library stacks. Or outside the library, while you’re working out at the gym, talking to family members on the phone, waiting in the grocery line, or having lunch with friends. In this workshop we’ll discuss the elements of good booktalks; how to structure a booktalk; and what’s important to include (and not include).
This is a 5 hour workshop, morning session is from 9:00 AM-12:00 PM, followed by a lunch break, the afternoon session is from 1:30-3:30 PM.
Register at: http://www.secstate.wa.gov/library/libraries/training/trainingView.aspx?event=517&audience=state
***Blackstone Audio Donation to Jackson County Library Foundation
As a way of helping out in these difficult economic times, Blackstone Audio held a special event on Saturday, July 25, 2009, at their facilities in Ashland, Oregon, that benefitted their local libraries. Blackstone raised $20,000 and presented a check in that amount on August 6 to Jackson County Library Foundation Executive Director Shelley Austin.
Over 1,400 people attended the event as Blackstone opened its warehouse to the public and sold thousands of copies of more than 300 select titles of CD, cassette, and MP3-CD audiobooks at $5 each (cassettes were 2 for $5), with half the proceeds from each sale going to the Library Foundation.
In addition to the audiobook sale, there were activities for the whole family, with all of the proceeds from the activities going entirely to the Library Foundation. There was demand for each of the activities, particularly for recording in Blackstone’s studios and auditioning to be a narrator, so much so that Blackstone had to schedule people to continue to record for several days beyond the day of the event. This was the first time ever that Blackstone opened up its recording studios and the public was able to record in them and to audition as narrators.
Other activities included a “narrator” dunk tank, which got quite a workout; autograph signings and “meet and greet” with narrators Tony Heald, Eddie Lopez, Grover Garner, James Adams, Pam Ward, Rebecca Rogers, Tai Sammons, and Tom Weiner; readings of children’s stories; a raffle, with over 69 donated prizes from local area merchants and restaurants; face painting; massages; live music by local bands; food and refreshments and hula hooping.
Craig Black, Blackstone’s founder and owner said, “Most of our audiobooks normally sell from $30 to over $100, but we wanted to give people in our area who have limited funds, but also a real interest in audiobooks, an opportunity to acquire our audiobooks for a much lower price. And, being huge supporters of libraries, we wanted to give a significant portion of the money we raised to the Library Foundation.
Executive Director of the Jackson County Library Foundation Shelley Austin commented, “The Jackson County Library Foundation was thrilled to be the recipient of the Blackstone Audio Fair proceeds! This is the very type of partnership we seek to develop with businesses as the Foundation serves all libraries in Jackson County — and all of them love audiobooks. Events like this that incorporate families and all types of readers, with all kinds of fun, and that ultimately support all the libraries are a perfect fit for us.”
To have these wonderful products available to our patrons, and then to receive the generosity of Blackstone Audio via the Family Fair, is an incredible thing. We are grateful for all the support Blackstone has extended to the Library Foundation, who will in turn, donate the proceeds to each library branch in the county. We all win in this partnership! Thank you, Blackstone!”
Add comment September 2, 2009
August 15, 2009 (Vol. 15, No. 20) – Happenings
PDX Downtown Librarians Lunch / NWIUG Meeting / Sustainable Scholarship Meeting / NW ILL Conference / PNBA Fall Show / Celebrate with Concordia U! / Banned Books Week Display
***Portland Downtown Librarians Lunch
The Bonneville Power Administration Library will be hosting the Downtown Librarians Brown Bag lunch on Wednesday, August 19th from noon to 1pm.
Rather than stay inside during such beautiful weather, we invite you to join us for a Lunchbox Concert: http://www.lloydcentertower.com/os_news_lunchboxposter.html at Oregon Square (NE Holladay between 7th and 9th). Transportation: street parking is available, and the red and blue MAX lines let you off directly in front of the square.
Afterwards, we will walk two blocks to Bonneville for a tour of the library. Those interested in seeing the library must remember to bring their driver’s license, and we would recommend bringing in as little as possible, including cellphones.
Please RSVP to Kaye (kmsilver@bpa.gov) so we know how many seats to save for the concert.
***NWIUG Meeting
Registration is now open for the 15th annual Northwest Innovative Users Group meeting, September 10-11, in Salem, Oregon. With workshops on Populating License Records, Customizing Print Templates for MilCirc and Setting up WebBridge, and programs on a variety of topics, from webpub.def to unicode, there’ll be something for everyone – even the whiners. (No, really, there’s a wine & cheese reception on the Thursday evening.) We’ve even got III guru Bob Duncan!
And remember, it’s still not too late to submit a program proposal and share those innovative workflows with your colleagues! Interested in moderating a forum? We still need moderators for the Cataloging, Circulation, and Electronic Resources forums.
To register for the conference, find lodging information or view the draft conference schedule, please visit our website at http://www.nwiug.org
Questions? Ask any member of the Steering Committee.
***Sustainable Scholarship Conference
As part of our effort to inform, educate (and hopefully excite!) our faculty at Pacific University – as well as librarians, faculty and administrators at other institutions – we will be hosting a one-day conference this fall dedicated to scholarly communications issues. The conference is open to all, and registration is free.
Call for Presenters:
If you would be interested in sharing your knowledge/experiences by presenting, or by participating in a panel discussion, etc, we would be thrilled to have you. A preliminary description of the conference, with suggested topics, is below. Please contact me (Isaac Gilman) at gilmani@pacificu.edu by August 28 (sooner is fine too!) if you’re interested in presenting. Include a brief summary/abstract (of no more than 300 words) of your presentation for the conference committee to review. If you are interested in participating in a panel, please outline what topic(s) you are interested in discussing.
Invitation to Attend:
If you don’t feel up to presenting, but would like to attend – that would be great, too! And if you’re already a scholarly communications expert…this could be an excellent opportunity for faculty and administrators at your institutions who haven’t had an opportunity to take part in a similar conference, or who would like to learn more about scholarly communication issues.
Conference Description:
Sustainable Scholarship: Open Access and Digital Repositories
On Tuesday, October 20, 2009, Pacific University is hosting a one-day conference dedicated to exploring alternative models of scholarly communication – particularly those that can be supported through a digital repository platform.
Conference registration is free and open to anyone in the academic community with an interest in promoting open access initiatives at their own institutions.
Conference sessions will include discussion of (among other topics):
- digital repositories as open access publishing platforms
- author rights
- open educational resources (textbooks, etc)
- implications of open access publication for faculty promotion/tenure
- innovative uses of digital repositories to support and promote institutional goals
Registration is now open. To register, please visit the conference site: http://commons.pacificu.edu/sustainableschol/
A complete schedule will be available on the site above by October 1, 2009. If you would like more information or have questions, please send an email to Isaac Gilman at gilmani@pacificu.edu.
This conference is sponsored by the Berkeley Electronic Press and Pacific University Library.
***Northwest Interlibrary Loan Conference
The 2009 Northwest Interlibrary Loan & Resource Sharing Conference promises to be a great opportunity for professional development and networking! View the complete program, apply for a conference scholarship, and register online at: www.nwill.org. The conference theme is “Resiliency and Resourcefulness.”
“Resiliency” focuses on change. Related programs will attempt to answers questions like: How do we flourish in times of change? How do we maximize our resources during difficult times? What do we need to succeed in our operations? For Summit members specifically, how has the use of Navigator impacted us during the past year? And for ILLiad users, how do we prepare for ILLiad 8.0?
“Resourcefulness” is about discovery. Programming will address the following questions and more: How do we help patrons (or ourselves!) find content on the web or in a depository? What about international ILL? How do we get material that is only available outside the U.S?
We will also be joined by Cyril Oberlander, this year’s keynote speaker, who will share with us his forward-thinking perspective on the “Future of Resource Sharing and Library Service.”
Register now to join us for all of this and more! If you have any questions about the conference please contact the Conference Chair, Chelle Batchelor, mbatchelor@uwb.edu
***Pacific Northwest Booksellers Association Fall Show
The Pacific Northwest Booksellers Association again invites you to attend our fall show, which will again be held at the Holiday Inn at the Portland Airport, Thursday through Saturday, September 10-12.
Last year we offered educational sessions for librarians on the first day of exhibits, and found that that schedule was not attractive to librarians, who were as interested in the exhibits as the booksellers were. This year, we are offering education aimed at librarians on the same day as the education for booksellers, Thursday, Sept 10, from 8:00 am (the basic intro for First-timers) until 5:15 pm
The education schedule for the day is posted on our web site here. Please remember that, although we do have one room set aside for education that we thought might most be of interest to librarians, everyone who attends the show is welcome to attend any sessions that you would like. For instance, we believe that the 2:30 session in Salon A, “Edelweiss: Interactive, On-line Publisher Catalogs,” with John Rubin, the founder of Above the Treeline, may be as important and informative to librarians as it is to booksellers, and we urge your appropriate staff to consider attending. We expect fewer and fewer publishers to produce and mail catalogs every year.
The show will also feature a terrific line-up of national and regional authors, and you are encouraged to attend as many of those author events as you would like. The complete show schedule is posted here, with the lists of authors who will speak at the Breakfasts, and the general show page on our site has links to pdfs of all of the author events and their schedules. We hope you will join us to hear the Celebration of Authors on Thursday at lunch and to pick up copies of those authors new books immediately after the presentations, and join us at the opening Nightcapper Party that evening, which is free to all show attendees. One of the favorite events at the show is the Friday night Feast of Authors, in which twenty authors move from table to table throughout your meal, discussing their new books, so that people at each table sit personally with six authors during the event. At the end of the event, every bookseller and librarian attending receives a bag of books containing a selection of signed copies of the books discussed by the authors at the Feast, with at least a dozen signed books in every bag. All author events at the show feature free signed books or advanced readers editions given to attendees of the events.
On Saturday after the Book & Author Breakfast, on the floor of the exhibits we will also have volunteers helping booksellers and librarians set up their own blogs, Facebook and/or Twitter accounts, and even helping you produce your own, short introductory video about your library and post it on YouTube for use on your library’s web site.
If any of this sounds like it might be helpful to you or any of your staff, we hope that you will encourage them to join us in Portland for the fall show. You may register for the show using the form posted on our web site, and pay your library membership on that form. If your library joins PNBA, then up to FOUR people from your library may attend the show for free. The most efficient way to make a room reservation at our host hotel is to use the on-line registration form posted on our tradeshow web page. Click the logo for the Holiday Inn on the upper right of the page, fill in only the dates that you want to stay overnight, click the “check availability” button on the lower right, and you will be offered the room choices. Our group rate of $99/night plus tax (with free parking!) will be available only through Friday, August 28, or until the rooms are sold out.
Other PNBA show documents that may be of interest to you:
- General hotel info: http://www.pnba.org/fallshow09/hotelinfo09.pdf
- Map to the hotel: http://www.hiportlandairport.com/maps.aspx
- Driving instructions to the hotel, for someone coming from the North: http://www.pnba.org/fallshow09/ToHotelFrmSeattle.pdf
- Driving instructions to the hotel, for someone coming from the South: http://www.pnba.org/fallshow09/ToHotelFrmSalem.pdf
***Celebrate with Concordia University
Our new library is a reality. Come and help us celebrate!
Place: Concordia University, Portland, OR
2800 Liberty St in NE Portland
Date: Saturday, August 29, 2009
Time: 10:00am-4:00pm
Directions to campus: http://www.cu-portland.edu/aboutcu/maps.cfm
Campus home page: http://www.cu-portland.edu/
***Banned Books Week Exhibit Available
“Censorship in Schools and Libraries” exhibit is available for Banned Books Week in the fall.
The Long Island Coalition Against Censorship is an association of 22 educational and community organizations (16 are public libraries and professional library organizations). The purpose of the Coalition is to defend challenges to the First Amendment rights of public and school libraries when there are efforts by individuals or groups to censor books and other materials
In planning an exhibit for Banned Books Week in the fall, you might wish to consider displaying the new edition of our exhibit, “Censorship in Schools and Libraries.”
The 2009 edition of the exhibit presents 32 illustrations of censorship each one approximately 11″ x 14″ with accompanying text that is 11″ x 14.” The history of censorship in public libraries and schools highlights incidents of censorship that have occurred nationally during the last 150 years. Included are descriptions of the censorship of Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, In the Night Kitchen, The Catcher in the Rye, and the novels of Judy Blume and Chris Crutcher. The censorship of Susan Patron’s novel, The Higher Power of Lucky, which was awarded the Newbery Prize, is in the new edition. U.S. Supreme Court decisions including the landmark Island Trees book banning case are part of the exhibit.
Quality copies have been reproduced which may be readily presented on posters or bulletin boards in your library and then retained by you as a reference source. If your space is limited, we suggest that you rotate the incidents of censorship during the time the exhibit is on display. Excerpts from the exhibit are on our web site www.the-licac.org. Click on Exhibits, “Censorship in Schools and Libraries” (for a description of the exhibit) and then Selected Cases. You may order the exhibit by e-mail or sending a purchase order to the LI Coalition Against Censorship, PO Box 296, Port Washington, N.Y.11050. The cost of the exhibit including mailing charges is $40.00. We request payment by check within 30 days after you receive the exhibit. If you need any additional information our e-mail address is coalcen1@verizon.net or call (516) 944-9799.
Add comment August 20, 2009
August 1, 2009 (Vol. 15, No. 19) – Happenings
Health Information Workshop / Online NW Call for Proposals / ACRL OR/WA Conference Proposals / Nominations Sought for ALA Positions / PNC/MLA Annual Meeting / IMLS Podcast Series / Disaster Planning Workshops
***Health Information Skills Workshops
Thursday, Sept. 10, 2009
Portland Community College, Cascade Campus
TEB (Technology Education Building), Room 226
705 N. Killingsworth Street
Portland, OR 97217
For directions and parking information, see http://www.pcc.edu/about/locations/cascade/
- Morning session (9:00 a.m. to noon): Will Duct Tape Cure My Warts? Examining Complementary and Alternative Medicine
( Lunch on your own) - Afternoon session (1:30 – 4:30 p.m.): Public Health Information on the Web
Workshops Description:
Morning session (9:00 a.m. to noon): Will Duct Tape Cure My Warts? Examining Complementary and Alternative Medicine
The goal of this class is to increase understanding of Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM). Students will learn the history of CAM and its impact on medical practices. They will learn how CAM is used, how to avoid “bad science” and how to look up evidence of the effectiveness of CAM therapies. Class includes lecture, discussion, and hands-on training.
By the end of the session participants will:
- Have knowledge of the definition and types of Complementary and
Alternative Medicine (CAM). - Have greater knowledge of the history of CAM and it’s impact on
medical practice. - Have greater understanding of usage of CAM.
- Increase confidence in evaluating health websites.
- Increase skills in avoiding “bad science” found on the Internet or in
the news. - Become more proficient in searching for evidence of the effectiveness
of CAM.
Afternoon session (1:30 – 4:30 p.m.): Public Health Information on the Web
The field of public health encompasses a wide array of disciplines
including health education, epidemiology and nursing. Digital literacy and the effective utilization of online information are among the core public health informatics competencies for the 21st century. This hands-on class will highlight web resources tailored to the public health workforce.
By the end of the session participants will be able to:
- Discuss the role of information in the public health environment
- Identify resources to support health education and promotional
programs and activities - Retrieve information in support of evidence-based public health
- Obtain data sets and statistics relevant to public health on a state, local and national level
- Identify resources available to stay informed of developments related to public health
Cost:
One session: $25.00
Both sessions: $45.00
Registration:
Register at http://www.portals.org
***Online Northwest Call for Proposals
Online Northwest is a one-day conference focusing on topics that intersect libraries, technology and culture. The conference is sponsored by the Oregon University System Library Council. The 2010 conference will be held at CH2M Hill Alumni Center, Corvallis, Oregon (on the Oregon State University campus) on Friday, February 5, 2010
Submit proposals: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=HDhY4z4qIUhUrqqnK2KGRQ_3d_3d
Proposal Submission Deadline: Friday, October 2nd, 2009
The coordinating committee seeks presentations that discuss how technology is being applied within library settings and how technology is affecting library patrons and services. We strongly encourage academic, public, school, and special librarians to submit proposals.
All topics relating to technology and libraries are welcome, including:
- Technology in tough economic times
- Tagging used in libraries (OPAC, librarything, flickr, etc.)
- Change/innovation & organizational culture (as it relates to technology)
- User interface design and evaluation
- Resource sharing (e.g. ILL, document delivery)
- Information literacy and instruction (distance ed. and technology use)
- Management of electronic resources, digital repositories, or digital archives
- Programming and development of computer applications to support delivery of library services
- Using social features in library technology
- Other topics related to technology in libraries are welcome
Submit proposals: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=HDhY4z4qIUhUrqqnK2KGRQ_3d_3d
For examples of past presentations or more information, see: http://www.ous.edu/onlinenw/
Check out updates on our blog and subscribe to our twitter Blog link: http://onlinenw.blogspot.com/
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/onlinenw
***ACRL WA/OR Conference Proposals
Did you consider submitting a proposal for the upcoming ACRL WA/OR joint conference, but didn’t think you could make the deadline? No worries – the deadline has been extended! We’ll be accepting proposals until August 10th. Please see the announcement below regarding submission guidelines. Questions? Contact Alyssa Deutschler at adeutschler@uwb.edu or 425-352-3160.
ACRL Washington & Oregon Joint Fall Conference 2009
Great Expectations: a conversation with colleagues about change, innovation, and collaboration in Academe.
October 29th & 30th, 2009
Center for Sustainable Forestry at Pack Forest Conference Center
Call for Program Proposals:
Conference Theme: Current trends and future shifts in the academic world continue to impact library services, collections, and staff. Forces of change are leading us towards new ways of collaboration and innovation in our libraries, throughout campus, and beyond. Expectations are high – but resources are not! Now more than ever, librarians need to communicate, share ideas, and employ creative strategies to help us exceed expectations and stay relevant.
Presentation Format:
The ACRL Washington board is now accepting proposals for concurrent sessions. Sessions will be approx. 60 minutes long. Please indicate the format your session would take: presentation, workshop, discussion, panel discussion, etc. Sessions should address the conference theme but may relate to any aspect of academic librarianship, including:
- Reference / Instruction
- Collections / Liaison Work
- Outreach / Advocacy
- Marketing / Public Relations
- Partnerships / Collaborations
- Assessment / Strategic Planning
Proposal Requirements:
The proposal should include author’s name, email address, institution, abstract (300 words or less), presentation format, and any technical support required. Please include the contact information for all presenters if you are working in a group.
Submission Deadline:
The deadline for proposals has been extended to August 10, 2009. Submissions should be sent to Alyssa Deutschler (adeutschler@uwb.edu). If your proposal is selected, you will be asked to submit a short description of the presentation and a brief biography to be posted on the conference web site by August 30th, 2009. Presenters are responsible for paying their own registration and travel costs.
***Nominations Sought for ALA Positions
The ALA 2010 Nominating Committee is soliciting nominees to run on the 2010 spring ballot for the offices of ALA President-elect, ALA Treasurer, and Councilor-at-large. The Nominating Committee will select two candidates to run for President-elect, two candidates to run for Treasurer, and no fewer than 50 candidates for the 33 at-large Council seats to be filled in the 2010 spring election.
- The President-elect will serve a three-year term: as President-elect in 2010-2011, as President in 2011-2012, and as Immediate Past President in 2012-2013.
- The Treasurer will serve a three-year term, beginning after the 2010 ALA Annual Conference and ending at the adjournment of the 2013 Annual Conference.
- The Councilors-at-large will serve three-year terms, beginning after the 2010 ALA Annual Conference and ending at the adjournment of the 2013 Annual Conference.
The ALA President, Treasurer, and Councilors also serve in corresponding roles in the ALA-Allied Professional Association [ALA-APA]. Individuals considering ALA-APA office are encouraged to consult with their employer regarding any restrictions regarding lobbying activities or service on the governing body of a 501(c)6 organization.
Members who wish to make nominations should submit the following information: nominee name; present position; institution; address; telephone; fax; and e-mail address. Self-nominations are encouraged. All potential nominees must complete the Potential Candidate Biographical Form available at https://cs.ala.org/potentialcandidates/. The database will be available June 1, 2009. Nominations and forms must be received no later than September 1, 2009.
Nominations may be sent to any member of the 2010 ALA Nominating Committee. Committee members are:
- Nancy Allen, Chair, Dean and Director, University of Denver, Penrose Library. nancy.allen@du.edu;
- Kathleen E. Bethel, African American Studies Librarian, Northwestern University. kbethel@northwestern.edu;
- Wayne Bivens-Tatum, Librarian, Princeton University Libraries. rbivens@princeton.edu;
- Sarah I. Flowers, Morgan Hill, CA. sarahflowers@charter.net;
- G. Victor Johnson, President, Board of Library Trustees, Arlington Heights Memorial Library, Arlington Heights, IL. gvicjohnson@sbcglobal.net;
- Haipeng Li, Associate Director, John Cotton Dana Library, Rutgers University-Newark, Newark, NJ, haipeng4cala@gmail.com;
- Patricia Montiel Overall, Assistant Professor, University of Arizona, Tuscon, AZ. overlall@u.arizona.edu;
- Janice M. Rice, Outreach Coordinator, University of Wisconsin-Madison. jrice@library.wisc.edu;
- Kathryn M. Toon, Hawkins, TX. kmtoon@juno.com.
To encourage diversity and leadership development, the Committee will refrain from nominating any current Councilors for election to another term. However, the Committee encourages all current Councilors who wish to continue their service to the Association to file as petition candidates. Petitions will be available from Lois Ann Gregory-Wood, Council Secretariat, ALA, 50 E. Huron, Chicago, IL 60611, Email: lgregory@ala.org, or during the 2009 Annual Conference or 2010 Midwinter Meeting. Petitions require 25 signatures for names to be included on the 2010 ballot.
***PNC/MLA Annual Meeting
Where Do We Grow From Here?
Pacific Northwest Chapter of the Medical Library Association (PNC/MLA) October 17-20, 2009Annual Meeting Washington Athletic Club, Seattle: http://www.pncmla.org/pncmla2009
Continuing education classes include:
- Marketing As If Your Library Depended On It
- Teaching About Evidence-Based Practice
- Copyright in the Electronic Age
- Screencasting: Creating Online Tutorials
Speakers include:
- Lori Heim, MD, President of the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP)
- Dianne McCutcheon, Chief of the National Library of Medicine’s Technical Services Division
- William Welton, Program Director of the Masters in Health Administration at University of Washington
Special banquet guests are Bill Barnes & Gene Ambaum, creators of the popular library comic Unshelved!
***IMLS Podcast Series
IMLS Launches “Libraries to the Rescue” Podcast Series. Discussions Focus on What Libraries are Doing to Help Citizens Through the Economic Crisis
The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), the primary source of federal funding for the nation’s 123,000 libraries and 17,500 museums, announces the launch of the Libraries to the Rescue series of podcast episodes. Library use is on a steady rise and the economic downturn has resulted in even greater need for library services. IMLS introduced Libraries to the Rescue to share with libraries steps that other libraries have taken to help their communities.
“Libraries have emerged as one of the go-to place for people looking for work or filing for unemployment, starting new businesses, or learning how to use computers for the first time,” says Anne-Imelda Radice, IMLS Director. “Libraries are proving just how important they are to their communities. In these episodes, library leaders share their expertise so others don’t have to reinvent the wheel.”
Libraries to the Rescue provides valuable insights from:
- Mary Boone, State Librarian of North Carolina
- Bernard Margolis, State Librarian of New York
- Sheryl Mase, Library of Michigan’s Director of Statewide Services
- Jan Walsh, State Librarian of Washington, and Randall Simmons, Program Manager for Library Development in Washington
- Kendall Wiggin, State Librarian of Connecticut
The five episodes cover a range of topics, including how libraries are increasing access to key information through virtual libraries, the importance of broadband access, and new partnerships between libraries and state and federal agencies to help citizens access all types of assistance. The Libraries to the Rescue episodes are short (12-15 minute), digestible audio episodes designed to educate IMLS’s library audience.
Accompanying the series is a list of online resources for libraries that are still navigating the new terrain. To view the list of resources, click here. If you have additional online links to share, please email them to IMLS Public Affairs Officer Jeannine Mjoseth at jmjoseth@imls.gov.
Libraries to the Rescue can be accessed and enjoyed at the listener’s convenience. Audio can be accessed on the IMLS Web site or through iTunes.
***Protecting Library & Archive Collections: Disaster Preparedness, Response & Recovery
Disaster Planning Workshops in Vancouver and Seattle
The Western States and Territories Preservation Assistance Service (WESTPAS) is offering a series of disaster planning workshops in the West. Two-part workshops have been scheduled in Seattle and in Vancouver, WA. in September/November:
SEATTLE: Part 1: Wednesday, September 16, 2009, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Part 2: Tuesday, November 3, 2009 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Location: Odegaard Undergraduate Library Room 220, University of
Washington, Seattle, WA 98195
VANCOUVER
Part 1: Monday, September 21, 2009, 9:00a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Part 2: Monday, November 16, 2009, 9:00a.m. – 4:00p.m.
Location: Library Hall, Vancouver Community Library (Main Library),
1007 East Mill Plain Blvd., Vancouver, WA 98663
Workshop instructor
Gary Menges is Preservation Administrator at the University ofWashington Libraries, Seattle. He is a member of the American Institute for Conservation of Historic and Artistic Works Collections Emergency Response Team (AIC CERT).
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The “Protecting Library & Archive Collections” workshops are presented in a 2-part sequence to produce the following outcomes for disaster preparedness activities:
· Complete a disaster plan by the end of Part 2.
· Learn how to train staff to implement your plan effectively.
· Set pre- and post-disaster action priorities for your collections.
· Learn how to use practical decision-making skills during an
emergency.
· Experience salvage procedures for books, documents, and non-print
media.
The workshop days are scheduled several weeks apart. Participants will prepare short assignments prior to the first session; between sessions, they will undertake additional assignments resulting in a completed disaster plan at the end of Part 2. Upon completion, the institution will be invited to join an informal network of WESTPAS trained personnel to provide mutual aid in the event of emergencies involving collections in the region.
Who should attend:
Administrators and staff responsible for emergency preparedness, response and decision-making, in all types of libraries and archives. By registering for the workshop, the institution commits to supporting the attendee(s) to achieve the workshop’s disaster preparedness goals. When possible, please send two attendees from a library or archive so they can work together on the disaster preparedness activities.
Cost:
No charge to the institution. Funding provided by the National Endowment for the Humanities. The workshops are co-sponsored by the Washington State Library and Washington State Archives.
Registration:
Pre-registration is required. You will be able to register online.
To register go to:
http://evanced.califa.org/pls/lib/eventcalendar.asp?lib=4
Go to September and click on September 16 for Seattle; September 21 for Vancouver and complete the registration form. For registration assistance contact: Kathy Krause krause at plsinfo.org
Information about the individual workshops and registration information for each workshops will be sent in separate email messages.
—Kristen Kern
Fine and Performing Arts Librarian, Portland State Library
kernk at pdx.edu
Add comment August 3, 2009
June 15, 2009 (Vol. 15, No. 16) – Happenings
SLA Conference Recap / Online Northwest: Call for Proposals / Disaster Preparedness Workshop / ALA Library Toolkits
***SLA Conference Recap from ORSLA
The Oregon Chapter of SLA (ORSLA) invites you to join us for an upcoming professional development opportunity. As many of you know, SLA will hold its Annual Conference in Washington, DC from June 14th – 17th. Several ORSLA members will be attending, as the conference will offer opportunities for networking, communication, learning and other professional development programs. They are eager to share their experiences with those of us who are unable to attend. Come join us on Tuesday, June 30th at 6pm to hear about conference highlights, sessions particularly relevant to our chapter, as well as a chance to discuss industry trends and key topics of interest to information professionals. Pizza and refreshments will be served.
The cost will be as follows:
- $10 for SLAstudent members
- $15 for SLAmembers
- $20 for non-members
You may pay at the door either with cash or a check payable to ORSLA.
Please be aware that space is limited, so it is important for you to RSVP by Friday, June 26th. If you have any questions regarding this event, feel free to contact Joan Truncali at bjtruncali@aol.com. We hope you will be able to attend, and look forward to seeing you there. This event is generously underwritten by ORSLA chapter members.
Please RSVP by June 26th at the link below:
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=Wfdyv_2bYAxSR74YzbmOKmUA_3d_3d
***Online Northwest: Call for Proposals
Online Northwest is a one-day conference focusing on topics that intersect libraries, technology and culture. The conference is sponsored by the Oregon University System Library Council. The 2009 conference will be held at CH2M Hill Alumni Center, Corvallis, Oregon (on the Oregon State Universitycampus) on Friday, February 5, 2010
- Submit proposals: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=HDhY4z4qIUhUrqqnK2KGRQ_3d_3d
- Proposal Submission Deadline: Friday, October 2nd, 2009
The coordinating committee seeks presentations that discuss how technology is being applied within library settings and how technology is affecting library patrons and services. We strongly encourage academic, public, school, and special librarians to submit proposals. All topics relating to technology and libraries are welcome, including:
- Technology in tough economic times
- Tagging used in libraries (OPAC, librarything, flickr, etc.)
- Change/innovation & organizational culture (as it relates to technology)
- User interface design and evaluation
- Resource sharing (e.g. ILL, document delivery)
- Information literacy and instruction (distance ed. and technology use)
- Management of electronic resources, digital repositories, or digital archives
- Programming and development of computer applications to support delivery of library services
- Using social features in library technology
- Other topics related to technology in libraries are welcome
For examples of past presentations or more information, see: http://www.ous.edu/onlinenw/
Check out updates on our blog and subscribe to our twitter!
- Blog link: http://onlinenw.blogspot.com/
- Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/onlinenw
***Disaster Preparedness Workshop for Libraries and Archives
Protecting Library & Archive Collections: Disaster Preparedness, Response & Recovery
Medford: MedfordBranch Library, Jackson CountyLibrary Services, 205 South Central Avenue, Medford, OR 97501
Part 1: Thursday, July 23, 2009, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Part 2: Thursday, October 8, 2009, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Workshop instructor: Kristen Kern is the Fine & Performing Arts Librarian at Portland State University and co-chair of the Portland Area Disaster Response Group.
The “Protecting Library & Archive Collections” workshops are presented in a 2-part sequence to produce the following outcomes for disaster preparedness activities:
- Complete a disaster plan by the end of Part 2.
- Learn how to train staff to implement your plan effectively.
- Set pre- and post-disaster action priorities for your collections.
- Learn how to use practical decision-making skills during an emergency.
- Experience salvage procedures for books, documents, and non-print media.
The workshop days are scheduled eleven weeks apart. Participants will prepare short assignments prior to the first session; between sessions, they will undertake additional assignments resulting in a completed disaster plan at the end of Part 2. Upon completion, the institution will be invited to join an informal network of WESTPAS trained personnel to provide mutual aid in the event of emergencies involving collections in the region.
Who should attend: Administrators and staff responsible for emergency preparedness, response and decision-making, in all types of libraries and archives. By registering for the workshop, the institution commits to supporting the attendee(s) to achieve the workshop’s disaster preparedness goals. When possible, please send two attendees from a library or archive so they can work together on the disaster preparedness activities.
Cost: No charge to the institution. Funding provided by the National Endowment for the Humanities and co-sponsored by the Oregon State Library.
Registration: Pre-registration required: WESTPAS workshop http://tinyurl.com/bkfc44
Go to the correct month and date to find the online registration form.
For registration assistance contact: Kathy Krause krause@plsinfo.org
For general & content information contact: Julie Page jpage@westpas.org
***Library Toolkits from ALA
The ALA Office for Literacy and Outreach Services has created a number of useful tool kits, which are accessible from its OLOS Toolkit Directory. These tool kits address a wide range of topics, from how to assist non-English speakers and older adults, to how to support and advocate for rural and small libraries and tribal libraries, to gaming in libraries. See http://www.students.ala.org/studentmemberblog/?p=259.
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June 1, 2009 (Vol. 15, No. 15) – Happenings
Report from ALA Legislative Day / Oregon GoHealth Local / ACRL E-Learning Classes / Oregon Encyclopedia Project / Making Your Case at Home Webinar
***Report from ALA’s Legislative Day, 2009
Your Oregon delegation to the the ALANational Legislative Day found Capitol Hill more upbeat and welcoming than past years. The seven member group had great geographic representative and well as coming from a variety of libraries.
- Steve Hillis (Madras Public Library trustee)
- Sara Charlton (Tillamook County Library District)
- Rachel Bridgewater (Reed College, ACRL Oregon representative)
- Connie Anderson-Cohoon (Southern Oregon UniversityLibrary, OLA President-elect)
- Carol Dinges (Lebanon School District, OASL President-elect)
- Jim Scheppke (Oregon StateLibrary)
- Janet Webster (Oregon State Universities Libraries, OLA Legislation Committee chair)
The Monday briefing focused on funding, copyright and open access, telecommunication and the coveted stimulus money. A session on being an effective advocate demonstrated useful dos and don’ts when meeting with legislators and legislative staff. All of us commented later that the session helped us be comfortable during our office visits.
Tuesday armed with briefing papers and an overview of LSTA projects in Oregon, we visited six of our seven Oregonlegislators. We all trooped into Senator Merkley’s office for our first visit of the day. We left satisfied that we had convinced his staff of the importance of LSTA. We then split into two groups for visits to Representatives Blumenhauer’s, Schrader’s, DeFazio’s and Walden’s offices. We met with legislative aides for the most part. Representative Walden met with Connie, Steve (both constituents), Jim and Carol for an extended conversation about libraries. We reconnected at Senator Wyden’s office for the final visits.
Throughout, we focused on five topics:
- Increasing the LSTA budget to $300,000
- Increasing the Improving Literacy through School Libraries to $100,000 (This would make is a block grant so Oregon would get a guaranteed part of it.)
- Incorporating the SKILS Act into the Reauthorization of the No Child Left Behind (This would recognize the need for school librarians.)
- Copyright and Open Access to federally funded research (No on HR 801 – a bad change to copyright law, and yes on SR118 – open access to Congressional Research Service reports.)
- Pass HR 1692 that exempts libraries from the lead testing requirement.
Many of these are perennial issues, but we always give them a new twist and present personal, local stories. This time, we focused in the Senators’ offices on the LSTA Dear Colleague Letter. These letters are circulated prior to the finalization of budgets and indicate support for budget lines and changes. The more signatures, the more support. In this tight budget year, there is much back and forth over what will get added and what cut. Hence, the importance of lots of signatures on the LSTA Dear Colleague Letter. Wyden always signs right away. In past year, Senator Smith signed as well. We convinced Senator Merkley to sign with help from all of you who called and emailed his office. Oregon is one of the few states to have both senators on the letter.
What can you do to help?
- Thank Senator Wyden and Merkley for signing the Dear Colleague letter in support of LSTA and ILSL. Use this link for easy access. http://capwiz.com/ala/or/home/
- During home visits, attend Town Hall meetings and thanks your representative for their support of libraries. All are supportive.
- When OLA sends out message asking you to call or email your representative, please do it. Don’t be afraid or intimidated. Ask for the staff person listed below or email them directly. They are the ones in those offices that know our issues.
Senator Wyden’s Office
Ben Widness, Legislative Aide
Ben_Widness@wyden.senate.gov
(202) 224-5244
Fax: (202) 228-2717
Senator Merkley’s Office
Caitie Whelan
Legislative Correspondent
Caitie_Whelan@lmerkley.senate.gov
(202) 224-3753
Fax: (202) 228-3997
Congressman Blumenhauer’s Office
Tyler Frisbee, Staff Assistant (Education)
Tyler.Frisbee@mail.house.gov
Stephanie Cappa, Legislative Assistant (Technology)
Stephanie.Cappa@mail.house.gov
(202) 225-4811
Fax(202) 225-8941
Congressman DeFazio’s Office
Emily Rohlffs, Legislative Assistant
Emily.rohlffs@mail.house.gov
202-225-6416
Fax: 202-225-0032
Congressman Schrader’s Office
Jon Stern, Legislative Assistant
Jon.stern@mail.house.gov
(202) 225-5711
Fax: (202) 225-5699
Congressman Walden’s Office
Lauren Flynn, Legislative Assistant
Lauren.flynn@mail.house.gov
202-226-7341
Fax: 202-225-5774
Thanks in advance for your support of libraries in the political process.
***OregonGo Health Local
Oregon Health Go Local, a free online directory of health services and facilities throughout Oregon is now live! Please consider linking to this resource www.medlineplus.gov/oregon from your library’s resources page.
Oregon Health Go Local will help you support your patrons and community when health-related questions arise. There are two ways to get to Oregon Health Go Local. First, if you know about the resource you can link directly to it to find health services and facilities in your county. Browse either by location, service or facility type, or by specific health conditions.
The other way to access this resource is via MedlinePlus. Users viewing any health topic in MedlinePlus will be able to navigate to “Find Health Services for (health topic) in your area.” When a user selects Oregon from this menu, they will be connected with Oregon Health Go Local.
Please view the two short videos linked below for quick examples of how to use Oregon Health Go Local.
- MedlinePlus and Oregon Health Go Local: http://bit.ly/JjUBX
- Navigating Oregon Health Go Local: http://bit.ly/1Ej29W
Have we missed a resource in your community? If so, please fill out the Suggest a Resource Form to let us know how we can better represent the health services and facilities in your county.
Oregon Health Go Local is supported in whole or part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services through the Library Services and Technology Act, administered by the Oregon State Library. This project has been funded in whole or in part with Federal Funds from the National Library of Medicine, National Institutes of Health, Department of Health and Human Services under contract NO1-LM-1-3516 with the University of Washington’s Regional Medical Library.
Contact us with questions at golocal@ohsu.edu
***ACRL E-Learning Opportunities
Registration is now open for the following e-learning opportunities from ACRL. Stretch your professional budget by registering now for these affordable distance learning courses and events! For more information on each course, including a link to online registration and registration fees, please visit the course page by clicking the course title. Space is limited, so register now to reserve your seat!
Keep up to date with upcoming e-Learning opportunities from ACRL via the new RSS feed! Subscribe today at http://feeds2.feedburner.com/acrl_elearning.
- Podcasting for Libraries (Live Webcast: June 2, 2009: 2PM Eastern/11AM Pacific)
Podcasting is like an Internet radio show, or a blog with audio. It uses the power of RSS syndication to automatically deliver new episodes to listeners. There are millions of podcasts available, covering nearly any topic imaginable. Any library can produce a podcast using free software and inexpensive hardware. If you can post to a blog and talk into a microphone, you can create a podcast. How can your library use podcasting as a tool for teaching, promotion, outreach and programming?
For more information, including a link to online registration, please visit the course page located at:
http://www.acrl.org/ala/mgrps/divs/acrl/events/elearning/courses/podcasting.cfm
- Virtual Reference Competencies (Multi-week Online Course: June 22 – July 31, 2009)
In this six-week seminar, participants will engage in learning activities, supported by readings as well as lecture and discussion, to acquire and improve the technical competencies required by effective virtual reference librarians. During this course, engage in learning activities supported by readings as well as lecture and discussion, to practice and expand the communications competencies required by effective virtual reference librarians.
For more information, including a link to online registration, please visit the course page located at:
http://www.acrl.org/ala/mgrps/divs/acrl/events/elearning/courses/VirtualReference.cfm
For more information about any of the above courses or webcasts, please contact ACRL Web Services Manager, Jon Stahler, at jstahler@ala.org.
***Oregon Encyclopedia Project
Where did the name Oregon come from? What was the Roseburg Blast of 1959? How did the Pendleton Roundup get started? When did Mt. Mazama last erupt? What was Vortex?
For the first time, people interested in finding out answers to these questions, and to thousands of others like them, will have a single, authoritative place to look.
The Oregon Historical Society and Portland State University invite the public to “open their minds to Oregon” and contribute their knowledge of local history and culture to The Oregon Encyclopedia, a new on-line resource where information on the state’s significant people, places, events, and institutions will be available to anyone with access to the World Wide Web at http://www.oregonencyclopedia.org.
The Oregon Encyclopedia (www.oregonencyclopedia.org) will be hosting a Community Meeting at the Stayton Public Library to gather knowledge of local history and culture to add to its on-line resource. The meeting is free and open to the public and will take place on Saturday, June 6 from 1-3pm at the Stayton Public Library.
If you’d like more information about The Oregon Encyclopedia, or to schedule an interview with the project Editors-in-Chief, please call Tania Hyatt-Evenson at 503.725.3990 or e-mail Tania at pdx05508@pdx.edu.
***Making Your Case at Home Webinar
Sometimes the most effective and efficient way to gain a policymaker’s attention is to simply show them the benefits your library brings to the community you serve. In this ALA Washington office webinar we’ll look at the best ways to make your case for library-friendly policies from the safety of your own neighborhood. Whether you want to follow-up from your meetings at National Library Legislative Day or just want some fun ideas for connecting over the summer, this is the session for you! We’ll look at options for putting together site visits, attending townhall meetings and coordinating community sessions. We’ll also discuss strategies for actually getting elected officials on board and excited about your work.
Details:
Title: ALA Washington Office Webinar: Making Your Case at Home
Date: Thursday, May 28, 2009
Time: 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM EDT
Space is limited.
Reserve your Webinar seat now at:
https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/634015483
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