[Libs-Or] ALA NEWS Vol. 9 No. 3 Part 2

[Wyma Rogers]

DIVISION NEWS
Council of LAMA affiliates elects new officers
During the American Library Association (ALA) Midwinter Meeting in
Philadelphia, the Council of Library Administration and Management
Association (LAMA) Affiliates (COLA) elected officers for 2003-2004.
The new president is A. Michael Deller, director of The Library Network,
Southgate, Mich., and member of the Michigan Library Association Management
and Administration Division.  The vice-president/president elect is Mary
Ellen Chijioke, director of the Hege Library, Guilford College, Greensboro,
N.C., and a member of the North Carolina Library Association Library
Administration and Management Section.  The secretary for 2003-2005 is
Rochelle Logan, associate director of support services for the Douglas
Public Library District, Castle Rock, Colo., and a member of the Management
and Administration Division-Colorado Association of Libraries.
COLA provides a network for the exchange of information on activities and
issues related to library administration and management, promotes leadership
opportunities for LAMA members, and facilitates two-way communication
between membership at the state/regional level and the board of directors of
LAMA at the national level.  For more information on COLA, contact Arawa
McClendon at amcclendon at ala.org or visit the LAMA Web site at
www.ala.org/lama.
LAMA is a division of ALA.
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Strategic marketing @ your library*: New ACRL discussion list focuses
on marketing of academic and research libraries
The Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) announces a new
electronic discussion list - ACADEMICPR - to assist academic and research
librarians in sharing ideas and best practices in marketing and public
relations.
This new resource has been developed for the Academic and Research Library
Campaign, an initiative co-sponsored by ACRL and the American Library
Association (ALA) as part of @ your library*, The Campaign for America's
Libraries.
The discussion list is to open to any academic and research librarian
interested in learning more about how to promote their library. To
subscribe, send an email to: listproc at ala.org.  In the body of the message,
type: subscribe ACADEMICPR and your first and last name.
"We know that academic and research libraries need to be more proactive in
marketing their collections, programs, services and staff," says ACRL
President Helen Spalding, Associate Director of Libraries at University of
Missouri-Kansas City. "We believe that providing a discussion list
especially geared toward the academic and research library community will
enhance all of our efforts to communicate the critical work that we do
everyday."
Academic and research librarians are encouraged to use the list to publicize
successful programs, events and media coverage. They also are invited to ask
questions and share best practices among their peers on such topics as
development, recruitment and outreach.  The list also provides an
opportunity to share strategies and tips to reach students, faculty and
administrators, job candidates, donors, policymakers and other key
constituencies.
The Academic and Research Library Campaign will kick off during the ACRL
National Conference, April 10-13, in Charlotte, N.C. For more information on
the initiative, see www.ala.org/@yourlibrary after April 4 or send email to
acrl at acrl.org or atyourlibrary at ala.org.
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AWARDS AND GRANTS
ALA announces winners of A&E-sponsored library grant contest The American
Library Association (ALA) is pleased to announce the winners of a library
grant contest, sponsored by A&E Networks in support of the A&E Original
Movie Benedict Arnold: A Question of Honor.  Contest winners are the
Arapahoe Library District - Kelver Branch, Byers, Colo.;
Columbus (Ohio) Metropolitan Library; Kisker Road Library, St. Charles, Mo.;
Pearl (Miss.) Public Library; and Richmond (Va.) Public Library.
The five libraries each won a $1,000 grant from A&E for developing one of
the most   creative displays around the Benedict Arnold theme.  Libraries in
select cities received supporting materials, including bookmarks and
posters, from A&E last fall. Forty participating libraries showcased a
display to their community between December 6, 2002, and January 14, 2003.
The two-hour A&E Original Movie premiered on January 13 and starred Aidan
Quinn as Benedict Arnold and Emmyâ Award-winner Kelsey Grammer as George
Washington.
"A&E congratulates the winners of the Benedict Arnold: A Question of Honor
Library Grant Contest," said Stacy Krusch, director, Strategic Alliances &
Consumer Promotion, A&E. "Thank you to all of the libraries that contributed
to this successful and educational program and supported this exciting A&E
Original Movie about Benedict Arnold and American history."
ALA and A&E developed the library grant contest as part of @ your library*,
The Campaign for America's Libraries, ALA's multi-year public education
effort about the value of libraries and librarians in the 21st century.
Through the contest, ALA and A&E hoped to encourage viewers to learn more
about Benedict Arnold and American history "@ your library."
For more information about The Campaign for America's Libraries and to
subscribe to an email list with the latest campaign updates, visit the Web
site at www.ala.org/@yourlibrary.
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American Library Association presents James Madison Award to former U.S.
Congressman Steve Horn Arlington County honored for public access to
government information (Washington, D.C.) The American Library Association
(ALA) today is proud to present the 14th annual James Madison Award to
former U.S.  Congressman Steve Horn. ALA President-elect Carla D. Hayden
will present the award at the National Freedom of Information (FOI) Day
Conference, sponsored by the Freedom Forum First Amendment Center in
cooperation with the ALA.
Horn (R-Calif.) has had a long and distinguished career as the
representative from the 38th District of California and as Chair of the
Subcommittee on Government Efficiency, Financial Management and
Intergovernmental Relations of the House Committee on Government Reform.  He
has spoken out against both the abuse of secrecy by executive branch
agencies and the willingness of many Congressional committees to ignore
their duties and to allow such secrecy.
In 1996, Horn cosponsored legislation that expanded the Freedom of
Information Act (FOIA) to include electronic information.  In his capacity
as Chair of the Government Efficiency, Financial Management, and
Intergovernmental Relations Subcommittee, he held hearings on how fully
government agencies were complying with e-FOIA in June 1998.
"Congressman Horn has been a fierce and fearless fighter in insisting that
government agencies open their books to promote meaningful oversight, and
sponsored and cosponsored many bills that increase oversight of federal
agencies," Hayden said. "While we congratulate him on his retirement, he
will be sorely missed at a time when free and open access to information is
being gravely threatened."
In hearings on the Central Intelligence Agency's (CIA) refusal to submit a
survey of their cyber-security, Horn stated, "The agency is assaulting
Congress' constitutional responsibility to oversee executive branch
activities. The CIA believes it is apparently above that basic principle in
our Constitution. We do not agree."
The Madison Award, named for President James Madison, was established in
1986 and in recent years has been presented annually on the anniversary of
his birth.  The award honors those who have championed, protected, and
promoted public access to government information and the public's right to
know.
Hayden also honored the Government of Arlington County, Va., with a
certificate of "Recognition of Significant Contribution to Public Access to
Government Information." The county was honored for what is known as "the
Arlington Way" - a tradition of local decision-making through a process of
extensive discussion and community involvement.
"County officials have seized on the potential of the Internet to provide
access to government information and, when needed in an emergency, to create
on the fly the information residents require," Hayden said. "We honor this
commitment to 'everyday democracy' through openness and proactive sharing of
information."
The National Freedom of Information Day Conference runs from 8:30 a.m. to
2:30 p.m. at The Freedom Forum World Center, 1101 Wilson Blvd., Arlington,
Va.
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"Best of Show" PR competition entries due April 5
Libraries are invited to submit their best public relations materials from
2002 for the Best of Show contest, which occurs every summer during the
American Library Association (ALA) Annual Conference. Any library, Friends
group or other may send entries by April 5, 2003.
This year, both American and Canadian libraries are invited to compete due
to the historic binational meeting that will join the ALA and the Canadian
Library Association. The contest is still being run by Library
Administration and Management Association (LAMA) Public Relations and
Marketing Section's Swap & Shop Committee.
"The competition this year promises to be the best ever, since we expect the
cream of the creative crop of promotional materials from all types of
libraries in seven provinces and 50 states," said Swap & Shop Committee
Chair Kären Richgruber. "The entry form is a snap to fill out because we
don't want anything to deter libraries from sharing the fruits of their
creative labors."
The Best of Show competition has 12 categories:
* Annual Reports
* Bibliographies
* Calendars of Events
* Diversity Materials
* Fundraising
* Newsletters
* Services/Policy/Orientation Materials
* Special Events/Programs
* Web Site Promotions (print)
* Children's Summer Reading Program
* Young Adult Summer Reading Program
* Adult Summer Reading Program

Libraries may apply in as many of the 12 categories as desired, but may
submit only one entry per category. Items must have been produced during
2002, and entries will be accepted only between March 4 and April 5, 2003.
There is no entry fee.
Judging will be done by librarians and PR professionals, who will select a
first place, second place and possible honorable mentions in each category
based on content, design, originality, format and effectiveness. The awards
will be presented to the winners Sunday, June 22, at 11 a.m., and winning
entries will be on display during the Swap & Shop program from 11 a.m. to 1
p.m. on that day at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre.
For consideration, four copies of each item and the application form should
be mailed to:
2003 Best of Show Competition
attn: Dee Wood
c/o University of Kentucky Law Library
620 S. Limestone St.
Lexington, KY 40506-1148
Tel:  (859) 257-2925
owood at uky.ed

NOTE: You must include the complete ZIP + 4 postal code.
Detailed information is available from Dee Wood, at the address and
telephone number listed above. For an entry form, see the LAMA Web site at
www.ala.org/lama/awards/bestofshow/entry.html or contact Arawa K.
McClendon, Communications Officer, LAMA, 50 E. Huron St., Chicago, IL 60611;
E-mail amcclendon at ala.org; fax:  (312) 280-5033; phone: (312) 280-5035.
LAMA is a division of the ALA.
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The Office of Diversity announces the Diversity Research Grants
The American Library Association (ALA) Office for Diversity is pleased to
announce the topics for the 2003 Diversity Research Grants and begin the
call for proposals.  Proposals will be accepted March 1 to April 15, 2003.
Everyone is encouraged to apply, the only eligibility requirement is that
researchers submitting proposals must be current members of ALA.
Each year the ALA Office for Diversity and the Diversity Research Grant Jury
identify three areas of scholarship where research is needed.  Proposals for
the 2003 Diversity Research Grants should address one of the following
topics:
1)	Coalition Building Across Affinity Groups
2)	Cultural Biases in the Organization of Information
3)	Furthering Diversity Initiatives in a Skeptical Environment

The 2003 Diversity Research Grant consists of a one-time $2,000 annual award
for original research and a $500 travel grant to attend and present at the
ALA Annual Conference. One proposal will be chosen from each of this year's
topics for a total of three awards. Grant recipients are expected to compile
the results of their research into a paper and will be asked to present and
publish the final product in conjunction with the ALA.
Continuing the ALA's commitment to diversity, the Office for Diversity began
sponsorship of a Diversity Research Grant program in 2002 to address
critical gaps in the knowledge of diversity issues within library and
information science.
If you are not presently a member of ALA, but wish to submit a proposal
please visit http://www.ala.org/membership/ for information on becoming
a member. You will be required to supply your membership ID number with
your proposal. Only proposals demonstrating relevance to the 2003
research topics will be considered. For more information and a complete
list of the criterion on which proposals will be evaluated, please visit
http://www.ala.org/diversity/grant.html
Submissions should be sent by mail to:
ALA Office for Diversity
50 E. Huron St.
Chicago, IL 60611

Electronic submissions will be accepted in a Word document attachment.
Email electronic submissions to diversity at ala.org.
Contact diversity at ala.org with all inquiries. Or call the ALA Office
for Diversity at 1.800.545.2433 ext. 5048
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LAMA awards 2003 Cultural Diversity Grants
The Library Administration and Management Association (LAMA) is delighted to
announce the recipients of the Cultural Diversity Grants for 2003.   The
first grant will be given to Elaine H. McConnell, director of the Ocean
County (N.J.) Library.  The award will be used to help fund a two-day
Diversity Summit for all Ocean County branch managers.  Branch managers will
create Diversity Plans of Action to include staff training, programming,
outreach and collection development.  The project also will include mid-year
reports of the plans' implementation, a final report and a best practices
document.
The second grant will be given to Marcia Krautter Suter of the Diversity
Committee of the Academic Library Association of Ohio (ALAO).  ALAO is
developing a workshop entitled, "Crossing Boundaries," to be presented to
faculty and staff of academic libraries with administrative or supervisory
responsibilities.  The workshop will encourage acceptance of all library
patrons and staff by informing attendees of the diverse communities they
serve.
The $500 grant honors libraries who support the creation and dissemination
of resources that will assist library administrators and managers in
developing a vision and commitment to diversity, and create mentoring and
networking opportunities.  Cultural Diversity Committee Chair Jennifer R.
Wright said, "The committee found both projects to be outstanding diversity
initiatives."
The awards will be presented at the LAMA President's Program, Sunday, June
22, 2003, at 1:30 p.m. during the American Library Association (ALA) Annual
Conference in Toronto.  A reception will follow the program.  More
information about the LAMA Cultural Diversity Grant may be found at
http://www.ala.org/lama/awards/index.html.
LAMA is a division of the ALA.
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PLA announces 2003 Award winners
Winners of eight distinguished service awards have been announced by the
Public Library Association (PLA), a division of the American Library
Association (ALA).
PLA's Advancement of Literacy Award was awarded to the Louisiana Endowment
for the Humanities' Prime Time Family Reading Time program.  Sponsored by
Library Journal, the award is given to a publisher, bookseller, software
dealer, foundation or similar group that has made a significant contribution
toward the advancement of adult literacy.
Allie Beth Martin Award.  Michael B. Gannon, branch manager at the Maryland
City at Russett Branch of the Anne Arundel County Public Library, Laurel,
Md., is the winner of the $3,000 award donated by sponsor Baker & Taylor.
This award recognizes a public librarian for demonstrating a range and depth
of knowledge about books and other library materials and the distinguished
ability to share that knowledge.
The Baker & Taylor Entertainment Audio Music/Video Product Award Grant went
to the Fairview (N.J.) Free Public Library.  This grant offers the selected
library $2,500 in audio music and video products for its circulating
collections.
PLA's Charlie Robinson Award has been awarded to Judith Drescher, director
of libraries at the Memphis-Shelby County Public Library & Information
Center, Memphis, Tenn.  This award recognizes a public library director for
implementation of innovative change.  Sponsored by Baker & Taylor, this
award consists of $1,000 and a gift.
The Demco Creative Merchandising Grant was awarded to the Guilderland (N.Y.)
Public Library.  The grant, sponsored by Demco, Inc., provides $1,000 cash
and $2,000 worth of supplies to a public library proposing a project for the
creative display and merchandising of materials either in the library or in
the community.
EBSCO Excellence in Small and/or Rural Public Library Service Award was
awarded to the Haines (Alaska) Borough Public Library.  EBSCO Subscription
Services donated $1,000 to honor a public library serving a population of
10,000 or fewer that demonstrates excellence in service to its community as
exemplified by an overall service program or a special program of
significant accomplishment.
The Highsmith Library Innovation Award was awarded to the Panther Express
project at the Platteville (Colo.) Public Library.  A plaque and a $2,000
honorarium are provided by Highsmith, Inc., the award's sponsor, to
recognize a public library's innovative or creative service program to their
community.
New Leaders Travel Grants were awarded to Cynthia Robertson, librarian I at
the Mountain Road Branch, Anne Arundel County Public Libraries, Pasadena,
Md., and Darlene Weber, children's librarian at the Stanwood (Wash.)
Library, Sno-Isle Regional Library System. PLA provides up to $5,000 to
support the professional development and improve the expertise of public
librarians new to the field by making possible their attendance at major
professional development activities.
PLA will recognize all award winners at the PLA President's Program and
Reception during the 2003 ALA Annual Conference in Toronto.  The reception
will take place Monday, June 23, 2003, from 4-7 p.m at the Fairmont Royal
York Hotel, 100 Front Street West.  Jo Ann Pinder, PLA president, will
preside.
For more information, call the PLA office, 800-545-2433, ext. 5PLA, or see
PLA's Web site at http://www.pla.org.
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Dartmouth Medal recipient chosen
The Garland Encyclopedia of World Music, published from 1977-2002 by
Routledge, a member of the Taylor & Francis Group, is the 2003 recipient of
the Dartmouth Medal. The medal, donated by Dartmouth College and presented
by the Reference & User Services Association (RUSA), a division of the
American Library Association (ALA), is given for creating current reference
works of outstanding quality and significance.
"This unique and thoroughly researched resource provides a dynamic and in
depth perspective on world music," said Teresa Portilla Omidsalar, award
committee chair.  "It strikes a balance between wonderful illustrations and
comprehensive, scholarly entries.  Each regional volume includes a CD
sampler of that region's music.  This source will have wide appeal to both
the novice and expert."
The award will be presented at the RUSA Awards Ceremony on June 23, 2003,
from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m., during the ALA Annual Conference in Toronto.
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Richmond Public Library awarded Gale Group Award for Excellence in
Reference and Adult Library Services
The Richmond (British Columbia) Public Library is the 2003 recipient of The
Gale Group Award for Excellence in Reference and Adult Services.
The Reference and User Services Association (RUSA), a division of the
American Library Association (ALA) annually presents the $3,000 award and a
citation donated by The Gale Group to a library or library system for
developing an imaginative and unique library resource to meet patrons'
reference needs.
"Richmond Public Library has created a collection of unique online
interactive resources aimed at helping adult citizens, prospective citizens
and children within their community and beyond to locate specific, practical
information or to provide practice to reach specific goals," stated Betty A.
Gard, chair of the award committee.  "The following three interactive
resources help the library meet patrons' needs in pragmatic, relevant ways:
'Canadian Citizen Practice Test;' 'BC (British Columbia) Practice Driving
Test;' and 'Speak, Read, Succeed Interactive Checklist.'  All three
resources are accessible online from home or office at any time, or online
at the library."
The award will be presented at the RUSA Awards Ceremony June 23, 2003, from
3:30 to 5:30 p.m., during the ALA Annual Conference in Toronto.
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RUSA selects Spectrum Scholar for internship
The Reference and User Services Association (RUSA) has selected Morna B.
Hilderbrand, a 2002 Spectrum scholar attending Syracuse University, as the
2003 RUSA Intern. As the RUSA Intern, Hilderbrand will work for a year and a
half with RUSA vice-president/president-elect, Nancy Huling, head of the
reference and research services division at the University of Washington.
Hilderbrand will receive $3,000 to support travel expenses to attend the
American Library Association's (ALA) Midwinter Meeting and Annual
Conference.
Hilderbrand has a bachelor of science in botany with a concentration in
communications from Cornell University. She currently serves as an
information delivery services technician at the Rochester Institute of
Technology. She also has worked as a serials/reserve assistant and the
weekend/night supervisor at the fine arts and management libraries at
Cornell University.
"The internship will allow me to combine the skills I have learned in
previous employment opportunities with the new topics I am learning in my
MLS program at Syracuse University," Hilderbrand stated.
The ALA Spectrum Initiative provides $5,000 scholarships to students from
the following underrepresented groups: African American, Asian/Pacific
Islander, Hispanic/Latino and Native American. More information about the
Spectrum Initiative is available at www.ala.org/spectrum.
RUSA is a division of the ALA.
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Karen Hyman awarded ASCLA Leadership Achievement Award Karen Hyman,
executive director, South Jersey Regional Library Cooperative, Gibbsboro,
N.J., is the 2003 recipient of the Association of Specialized and
Cooperative Library Agencies (ASCLA) Leadership Achievement Award presented
by the ASCLA, a division of the American Library Association (ALA).
The ASCLA Leadership Achievement Award is a citation presented to recognize
leadership and achievement in consulting, multi-type library cooperation and
state library development.  The award recognizes sustained activity that has
been characterized by professional growth and effectiveness, and has
enhanced the status of these areas of activity.
"Karen Hyman over many years has provided outstanding leadership at the
local, network, state and national level," stated Jim Kirks, Jr., ASCLA
award committee chair.   "Ms. Hyman is known for her dedication, sense of
humor, persistence, willingness to take on the tough issues, and her
presentations and publications on customer service, censorship and new
technologies. "
The award will be presented June 22, 2003, from 8:30 to 11 a.m., at the
ASCLA President's Program and Award Ceremony during the ALA Annual
Conference in Toronto.
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Miriam Pollack wins Margaret E. Monroe Library Adult Services Award Miriam
Pollack, assistant director for the North Suburban Library System, Wheeling,
Ill., is the 2003 recipient of the Margaret E. Monroe Library Adult Services
Award administered by the Reference and User Services Association (RUSA), a
division of the American Library Association (ALA).
This annual citation, named for Margaret E. Monroe, is presented to a
librarian who has made a significant contribution to and an impact on
library service to adults.  Monroe, professor emeritus at the University of
Wisconsin-Madison, is nationally known for her contributions to teaching,
research and service in the field of library services to adults.
"Miriam Pollack was selected because of her many contributions to the
library profession and her commitment to education for adults," said Eugenia
D. Bryant, chair of the award committee.  "On the local, system and state
level Pollack operates as a change agent in the North Suburban Library
System working with librarians, helping them engage and move into the future
by planning a varied continuing educational schedule.  She exemplifies
leadership, innovation and creativity in each of her professional endeavors
and in every way has achieved her dream of inspiring adults to learn at the
library.  Her enthusiasm and willingness to pave new programmatic pathways
to lifelong learning is an inspiration to all who work with her."
The award will be presented at the RUSA Awards Ceremony on June 23, 2003,
from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m., during the ALA Annual Conference in Toronto.
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Martin Sable wins RUSA Isadore Gilbert Mudge-R.R. Bowker Award Martin Sable,
professor emeritus of the School of Library and Information Studies,
University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee, is the recipient of the 2003 Isadore
Gilbert Mudge-R.R. Bowker Award presented by the Reference and User Services
Association (RUSA), a division of the American Library Association (ALA).
The award of $5,000 and a citation, donated by R.R. Bowker, recognizes
distinguished contributions to reference librarianship.  It is named for
Isadore Gilbert Mudge who was a reference librarian, a bibliographer at
Columbia University in New York and author of the 1917 revision of the Guide
to the Study and Use of Reference Books.
"Dr. Sable's outstanding research and scholarship has focused on documenting
and providing access to the groups outside the mainstream whose record might
otherwise be lost," said Richard Bleiler, award committee chair. "His many
groundbreaking publications include numerous bibliographies listing the
resources available for the study of the people and cultures in Central and
South Latin America.  His research has led him to compile works on such
varied subjects as the Kennedy family, urbanization, industrial espionage,
exobiology and holocaust studies."
The award will be presented at the RUSA Awards Ceremony on June 23, 2003,
from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m., during the ALA Annual Conference in Toronto.
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Paige Wasson
PR Assistant
Public Information Office
American Library Association
50 East Huron Street
Chicago, IL 60611
800/545-2433 ext. 4393
@ your library