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  • 1. ALACognotes SAN DIEGO 2011 MIDWINTER MEETING Saturday, January 8, 2011 Ted Danson to Keynote Highlights Presidents Program TomorrowATodayctor, environmentalLarry Davids Curb Your activ ist and author Enthusiasm. He is currently Sunrise Speaker SeriesTed Danson, will serve in Alaska filming Everybody8:00 9:00 a.m.as keynote speaker for theLoves Whales with Drew SDCC Ballroom 20DAmerican Library Associa- Barrymore and John Krasin-tions Presidents Programski. In addition to winningExhibits Open tomorrow at 3:30 p.m. in the9:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m.San Diego Convention Center,Ballroom 20D. Candidates Forum Dansons versatility inboth telev ision a nd f i lm 11:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m.makes him one of the mostSDCC Room 20ABaccomplished and credible ALA President Roberta Stevens and Chair of the Exhibitsactors today. From his featureRoundtable Gene Shimshock cut the ribbon to open the Exhibits Spotlight on Adult Literaturefilm appearances in Josephon Friday evening as the ALA Executive Board looks on.2:00 4:00 p.m.Wambaughs T he On ion Exhibit Hall Field in 1979 and Lawrence Arthur Curley Memorial LectureK asdans Body Heat in1981 to his starring role inTed Danson Richard Rhodes to Keynote 12th4:00 5:00 p.m.the television series Cheers,he has captivated worldwide two Emmys and three Golden Annual Arthur Curley Lecture J SDCC Ballroom 20Daudiences with his equallyGlobe awards, Danson has ournalist, historian and tion and the Alfred P. Sloansensational dramatic andbeen nominated for 12 Em-author Richard Rhodes Foundation. He has been aPostal Services Aisle 2800comedic performances. mys, eight Golden Globes and will deliver the Arthur visiting scholar at Harvard9:00 a.m. 4:45 p.m.Curley Memorial Lecture and MIT and a host and cor- Danson has most recently one SAG Award.starred in three critically In February 2009, Dan- today at 4:00 p.m.respondent for docu- Sunday acclaimed television shows: son testified before the U.S.in the San Diegomentaries on publicFXs legal drama Damages,Convention Center,television's Front- Sunrise Speaker SeriesBallroom 20D. line and AmericanHBOs Bored to Death and see page 38:00 9:00 a.m.R h o d e s i s t he Experience series.SDCC Ballroom 20Dauthor or editor of An affiliate of the 22 books, including Center for Interna-Exhibits OpenThe Making of the tional Security and9:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m.Atomic Bomb, whichCooperation at Stan- won a Pulitzer Prizeford University, he Special Afternoon within Nonfiction, a Na-lectures frequently tional Book Award to audiences in theNeil Gaiman and Nancy PearlRichard Rhodes and a National Book (photo by Nancy Warner) United States and2:00 3:00 p.m. Critics Circle Award, abroad. SCDD Ballroom 20D and Dark Sun: TheThe Arthur Cur- Making of the Hydrogen Bomb, ley Lecture honors the lateALA Presidents Programwhich was one of three final- Arthur Curley, past president3:30 5:30 p.m. ists for a Pulitzer Prize in of the AL A (1994-95) andSDCC Ballroom 20 D History.director of the Boston PublicRhodes has received nu- Library (1985-96). Mr. Curley,Postal Services Aisle 2800 merous fellowships for re- who died in 1998, was a cham-9:00 a.m. 4:45 p.m.search and writing, including pion of the arts and believedThe ALA/ERT Booklist Author Forum authors, from left to right, grants from the Ford Founda- that the library played a keyArmistead Maupin, Susan Vreeland, David Levithan, and Stewarttion, the Guggenheim Founda- role in presenting the arts toONan, gather backstage prior to their presentation. tion, the MacArthur Founda- the community.The Library Corporation PAC Bring thisSolutions that Delivercoupon to TLC Booth #1031 for a chance to win aFREE KINDLE www.TLCdelivers.com 800.325.7759 Visit Booth #1031

2. 2011 Midwin 3. Cognotes SAN DIEGOSaturday, January 8, 2011 Page 3 DansonIn his new book, Oceana, Danson describes his journey as an environ- from page 1 House Committee on Natural Re- mental activist, an odyssey that began with his joining a modest local protestChanges and Cancellations sources, urging Congress to protect in the mid-1980s, gained momentumSaturday the oceans and climate from the with his opposition to offshore oil threats of offshore drilling. drilling near his Southern CaliforniaALCTS Disc Forum, 8:00 a.m. SCDD Room 05 B, CANCELLED. nter Meeting are thrilled that Mr. DansonWeSAN DIEGO neighborhood and culminated withALSC Great Interactive Software for Kids Committee Saturday, January will join us in San Diego, as libraries his current status as one of the worlds 8, 1:30 5:30 p.m. (HILTON BAYFRONT/Sapphire 410) CANCELLED. play a critical role keeping the public most influential oceanic environmen- informed, said ALA President Ro- tal spokesmen, testifying before con- GODORT Joint GIS/GODORT Leg. Mtg. Was HIL BAY Aqua 306B berta Stevens. Libraries have a long-gressional committees in Washington, MOVED to SDCC 32 AB. standing commitment to free publicD.C., addressing the World TradeYALSA Past Presidents Lecture, 4:00 5:00 p.m. SDCC Room 08, access to government information on Organization in Zurich, SwitzerlandCANCELLED. health and safety, which gives all of and helping found Oceana, the larg- us the tools to make good decisions for est organization in the world focusedSunday ourselves, families and communities. solely on ocean conservation. ASCLA/COSLA Reception 8:00 10:00 p.m. in the Manchester C Roomof the Manchester Grand Hyatt.ALA Store Located in Exhibit HallALSC Great Interactive Software for Kids Committee Sunday, Janu-ary 9, 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. (HIL BAY/Sapphire 410) CHANGED to 9:00a.m. 1:00 p.m. The ALA Store, offering all of ALA Store Hours your promotional and continuingThe RUSA Midwinter Book and Media Awards Reception 5:00 6:30 education needs at the 2011 Mid- Saturday: 9:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. p.m. Manchester A/B Room Manchester Grand Hyatt. winter Meeting, will now be located Sunday: 9:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. on the Exhibit Floor at booth 1940.Monday: 9:00 a.m. 2:00 p.m. YALSAs Past Presidents Lecture CancelledYALSAs Past Presidents Lecture, scheduled for today from 4:00 5:30Do You Know, OIF? p.m. has been cancelled due to a family illness. Past President Mary K. Chelton will not be able to attend the Midwinter Meeting, but will beThe Office for Intellectual Freedompoints of view on current and histori-recording a version of her speech, Roots and Branches: YA Beginnings was established December 1, 1967, cal issues. Materials should not be pro-and Horizons, for YALSAs website, to be posted later. with the charge of implementing scribed or removed because of partisan YALSA apologizes for the cancellation and sends its regards to Chelton ALA policies concerning the concept or doctrinal disapproval. and her family. of intellectual freedom as embodiedIII. Libraries should challenge in the Library Bill of Rights, the As-censorship in the fulfillment of their sociations basic policy on free access responsibility to provide information to libraries and library materials. and enlightenment.The goal of the office is to educateIV. Libraries should cooperate with librarians and the general public all persons and groups concerned with about the nature and importance ofresisting abridgment of free expressionNow extended to intellectual freedom in libraries.and free access to ideas. include humanitiesThe Library Bill of RightsThe American Library AssociationV. A persons right to use a library should not be denied or abridged be-Discover journalsaffirms that all libraries are forums cause of origin, age, background, or for information and ideas, and that the following basic policies should guide their services. views.VI. Libraries that make exhibit spaces and meeting rooms availableMORE OpenChoiceI. Books and other library resources to the public they serve should make should be provided for the interest, information, and enlightenment of such facilities available on an equi- table basis, regardless of the beliefsGiving more choice in how you all people of the community the li- brary serves. Materials should not be or affiliations of individuals or groups requesting their use.search, access and archive. excluded because of the origin, back-Adopted June 19, 1939, by the ALA ground, or views of those contributingCouncil; amended October 14, 1944; to their creation.June 18, 1948; February 2, 1961; JuneManeys hybrid open access service hasII. Libraries should provide mate- 27, 1967; January 23, 1980; inclusion rials and information presenting allof age reaffirmed January 23, 1996.been extended to include our extensive listof humanities journals. CognotesFor further information about howPublished five times annually in conjunction with the ALA Midwinter MORE OpenChoice can benefit you, pleaseMeeting, and six times annually in conjunction with the ALA AnnualConference ISBN: 0738-4319 Volume 2011, Issue 2visit our stand (no. 2250) during ALA.ReportersFrederick J. Augustyn, Jr. The Library of CongressBrad Martin LAC Group, New York, NYStacy Voeller Minnesota State University, MoorheadManaging EditorDeb Nerud VernonPhotographyCurtis ComptonProductionJenn Waters, CustomNEWS, Inc. www.maney.co.uk/moreopenchoice 4. Page 4 Saturday, January 8, 2011 Cognotes SAN DIEGO 2011 Midwin A pair of birds watch the conference activity from their perch on a bird of paradise plant at the San Diego Convention Center. Librarian Karen Schneider, Holy Names University, Oakland, CA, receives her ALA bag and materials at registration from Dan Hunton on Friday morning. Library student Catherine Hong, San Jose State University School of Library & Information Science, The architecture of the San Diego Convention Center, designed by Canadian architect Arthurtakes advantage of the weather to look over her Erickson, creates an interesting graphic pattern as an ALA attendee descends a lobby escalator. meeting guide. ALA attendees make connections in the new Networking Uncommons space. Leah Ayers, Vestavia Hills, Ala., participates with Project Team A in the Emerging Leaders Workshop. 5. nter Meeting SAN DIEGOwww.baker-taylor.com 6. Page 6 Saturday, January 8, 2011Cognotes SAN DIEGOTodays Author Signings9:00 10:00 a.m.All the Seasons of the Year 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. 11:30 a.m. 12:30 p.m. Abrams, #1910 ABC Clio, #2628Penguin Group, #1917 Wiley, #1540 Lisa Hendrix Marissa MossMegan Perez Wally Wang Immortal Champion Nurse, Soldier, Spy: The Story of The New Graduate Experience Microsoft Office 2010 For Dummies Sarah Edmonds, a Civil War Hero 12:30 1:30 p.m. 2011 Midwin Flux Books, #2216 11:00 a.m. Midnight Ink, #22169:30 a.m. Sarah Stevens PopTop Stage, #700 Sue Ann Jaffarian Oxford University Press, #1517 Latte Rebellion Sue Ann JaffarianMurder in Vein Meet the Chief Editor of the Oxford Murder in Vein English DictionarySourcebooks, #1353 1:00 p.m. Kristi Yamaguchi11:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m.Kane/ Miller, #191010:00 a.m. Dream Big, Little Pig!Abrams, #1910Frances M. Wood MacMillan, #2026 Lauren Myracle When Molly Was a Harvey Girl Kelli Stanley10:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m.Shine City of Dragons Reflections Publishing, #751 Martin Pearl Publishing Kid Illustrator: Kiana Aryan - 7thWiley, #1540 2155 John A. McKinsey 10:00 11:00 a.m. grader at Carmel Valley Middle School Matt KrantzThe Lincoln Street Abrams, #1910 The Real Beauty Investing Online For Dummies 6th Edition Deb Rose 1:00 - 2:00 p.m.Wiley, #1540Peter EconomyWriting Fiction For Dummies1:00 3:00 p.m.Gamadin, #718Tom KirkbrideBook I - Gamadin: Word of Honor,Book II - Gamadin: Mons, Book III -Gamadin: Distant Suns1:30 2:30 p.m.Midwest Tape, #1311Helen ThorpeJust Like Us: The True Story of FourMexican Girls Coming of Age inAmerica (Audiobook) 2:00 p.m.Workman PublishingCompany, # 1810Richard LouvThe Nature PrincipleOxford University Press, #1517Meet the Chief Editor Oxford Bibliogra-phies Online: CommunicationThe Oxford English Dictionary 2:00 - 3:00 p.m.Abrams, #910David DiazFridaFlux Books, #2216Brent HartingerShadow WalkersABC Clio, #2628Janice GilmoreSimply Indespensible see page 8Cognotes Lookingfor Reporters Cognotes is looking for dedi-cated individuals who will beattending Annual Conference tojoin the Cognotes reporting staff. If interested please send yourname and a writing sample toManaging Editor, Deb NerudVernon at [email protected]. Those who are chosen forthe Cognotes committee willreceive a paid registration forthe conference. 7. nter Meeting SAN DIEGODISCOVERwhatS nExt.THE NEW WEB OF KNOWLEDGE: COMING THIS SPRING.LEARN MORE AT BOOTH #2225.ExplORE ThE bIg EASY On US ARE YOU A QUIZ MASTER?Attend any of our in-booth presentations and youll be entered into our grandStop by booth #2225 to test yourprize drawing for a $1,000 travel voucher for the ALA Annual Conference & Exhibition knowledge and win fun prizes in New Orleans. Visit booth #2225 for your chance to win.anytime or every time. Saturday and SundayA Clear, Meaningful, and practical Research Evaluation Solution: InCitesSaturday 10:30 AM; Monday 10:30 AM 10:00 AM; 12:00 PM; 1:30 PM; 4:00 PMIdentify and Connect With the global Research Community: ResearcherIDMondaySaturday 11:30 AM; Sunday 2:30 PM10:00 AM; 12:30 PMA Whole new Way to Explore the life Sciences: BIosIs Citation IndexSaturday 2:30 PM; Sunday 10:30 AM Collaborative bibliographies With EndNoteSaturday 3:00 PM; Sunday 3:00 PM; Monday 11:30 AM bells and Whistles to Enhance University Scholarship:Web of Knowledge Discovery Tools and ServicessM Sunday 11:30 AM2010 Thomson Reuters. All rights reserved. Thomson Reuters and the Kinesis logo are trademarks of Thomson Reuters. 8. Page 8 Saturday, January 8, 2011 Cognotes SAN DIEGO Author Signings Gerri & Brian Monaghan When a Loved One Falls Ill ALTAFF and Conference Services from page 63:00 4:00 p.m.Present Spotlight on Adult Literature 2:00 - 3:00 p.m., continued Abrams, #1910 Visit these participating pub- (The Nature Principle and Last Sourcebooks, #1356Joanne Rocklin lishers for free books, galleys and Child in the Woods). Nikki GiovanniOne Day and One Amazingmore.1816 Random House, Inc. 100 Best African American Poems Morning on Orange Street 2011 Midwin Be sure to stop by the Referen-- Random House will give away Penguin Group, #1917 ceUSA booth (933) to register toARCs, including The Snowman Flux Books, #2216win a prize basket of books, booksby Jo Nesbo, The Land of Painted Avery Aames Rebecca Fjelland Davis The Long Quiche Goodbyeon CD, and more.Caves by Jean Auel, and The Paris Chasing Alliecat1741 Perseus Book Group -Wife by Paula McLain. Wiley, #1540 Sherry Shahan (Purple Daze) and1905 W. W. Norton & Com- Sarah LaurieWiley, #1540 Steven Arnston (The Wikkeling)pany - ARCs of Townie: A Memoir Kettlebells For Dummies Joyce Lain Kennedy will sign copies of their ARCs. by Andre Dubus III will be given Cover Letters For Dummies 1745 Consortium Book Sales away while supplies last.2:00 4:00 p.m.& Distribution - Copies of the 1917 Penguin Group (USA) - Saddleback Eductional Publishing,3:30 p.m. 2010 IMPAC Award-winning titleAvery Aames will be sign copies of #1216 Workman Publishing The Twin by Gerbrand Bakker willher book The Long Quiche Goodbye Anne SchraffCompany, #1810 be given away, while supplies last. from 2:00 3:00 p.m. ARCs of up- The Ubran Underground SeriesDebra Lee Baldwin 1810 Workman Publishingcoming titles will be given away. Succulent Container Gardens andCo. - The following authors will 2026 Macmillan - Macmillan MacMillan, #2026Desiging with Succulents sign their books: Brian and Gerri will host author signings and give- Sophie LittlefieldMonaghan (The Power of Two),aways of ARCs and books. Bad Day for Scandal! 4:00 p.m. Debra Lee Baldwin (Succulent 2127 Hachette Book Group PopTop Stage, #700 Container Gardens and Designing USA - Hachette will host special MacMillan, #2026Vicki Douder With Succulents) and Richard Louv book giveaways. Ellyn BrysonA House to Die For The Transformation of Batholomew Fortuno 4:00 5:00 p.m. Follow all the blogs, tweets, photos and video Abrams, #19103:00 p.m.from around Midwinter in one easy place. David Ward PopTop Stage, #700Between Two Ends Sue Ann JaffarianAmerican Libraries Midwinter Coverage Corpse on the Cob Flux Books, #2216 is your one-stop 2.0 tracker. Linda Joy Singleton http://www.americanlibrariesmagazine.org/alamw11 Workman PublishingMagicians Muse- The Seer Series Company, #1810 9. Cognotes SAN DIEGOSaturday, January 8, 2011 Page 9Saturday and Sunday Discussion Groups and Forums The following were submitted to RUSA Genealogy and Local HistoryASCLA SLA LSTA Coordinators RUSA Virtual Reference Disc Cognotes for publication: Disc Group, 4:00 5:30 p.m., SDCC 10:30 a.m. 12:00 p.m., WestinGroup, 8:00 10:00 a.m., SDCC Room Room 24C.Gaslamp. 07B.Saturday January 8 LSTA coordinators convene for an nter Meeting ASCLA ILEXSAN DIEGOInaugural Consul-RUSA STA RS Hot Topics Discopportunity to share updates on cur- RUSA Reference Publishing Disc tants Forum, 4:00 5:30 p.m., SDCCGroup, 4:00 5:30 p.m., SDCC Room rent activity in their states, and share Forum, 10:30 a.m. 12:00 p.m., SDCC Room 30E. 30B. problems in need of a collaborative so-Room 05B.lution. The session typically includes aASCLA LSSP Disc Forums: Li- Sunday January 9presentation from the Institute of Mu- RUSA Disc Forum: Answering brary Service to People with Visual or seum and Library Services (IMLS).the Young Adult Reference Question: Physical Disabilities; Library Services ACRL Professional DevelopmentCome prepared to collaborate!What is the Question? 10:30 a.m. to Individuals With Physical, Learn-Disc Group 10:30 a.m. 12:00 p.m., 12:00 p.m., SDCC Room 08. ing, Social, Cognitive and Health Dis-SDCC Room 31 A.ASCLA SLAS Youth Services Con- abilities; Library Services to Prison- sultants Disc Group 4:00 5:30 p.m., RUSA Local Systems and Services ers; Library Services to the Deaf and ACRL Scholarly Communication Hilton Bayfront Aqua 310.Disc Forum: Designing Around a Hard of Hearing. All held concurrentlyDisc Group 4:00 5:30 p.m., SDCC Single Search: How Discovery Layers SDCC Room 25 A/B .Room 31B.ASCLA ICAN Consortia Manage- are Changing Library Websites, 10:30ment Disc Group 4:00 5:30 p.m.,a.m. 12:00 p.m., SDCC Room 10.ACRL SPARC Forum, Marketplace:ALA APA The Library Support SDCC Room 23 A. Open Access and the Changing StateStaff Certification (LSSC) Program, RUSA History Librarians Disc of Scholarly Publishing, 4:00 5:3-forum, 10:30 12:00 p.m. Hilton, ASCLA ICAN Collaborative Digi-Group, 4:00 5:30 p.m., SDCC Room p.m., SDCC Room 29A.Cobalt Room. LSSC offers a nationaltization Disc Group 4:00 5:30 p.m.,08. certification program for library sup- SDCC Room 23 B. RUSA CODES Hot Topics Discport staff, defined as people workingRUSA Disc Forum: LibAnswers: Group, 10:30 a.m. 12:00 p.m., Hiltonin a library without an MILS. LIRT Disc. Forum: Share, Talk,Spreading the Wealth with Collabora- Bayfront Aqua 306B.and Write with Free Online Collabo-tive FAQ Building, 4:00 5:30 p.m., ASCLA ICAN Physical Delivery ration Tools!, 10:30 a.m. 12:00 p.m.,SCDD Room 33A.RUSA ILL Disc Group, 10:30 a.m.Disc Group 8:00 10:00 a.m., SDCC SDCC Room 23C. 12:00 p.m., SDCC Room 30B.Room 19. RUSA Management of Electronic RUSA Hot Topics in Electronic Ref-Reference Services in Public LibrariesRUSA Hot Topics Disc Forum: ASCLA ICAN Interlibrary Coop- erence Disc Group, 8:00 10:00 a.m.,Discussion Forum: Assessment and Layers of Reality: Extending Libraryeration Disc Group 10:30 a.m. 12:00SDCC Room 07B. Evaluation of Virtual Reference, 4:00 Services and Resources Through QR p.m., SDCC Room 22. 5:30 p.m., SDCC Room 01A. Codes and Augmented Reality, 1:30 3:30 p.m., SDCC Room 33A. FRIDAY JANUARY 7 toMONDAY JANUARY 10 CONFERENCE BOOTH, #1751 SATURDAY JANUARY 8 Paul McCartney Interview: Gershwin Prize / a webcast from the Library of9:00 Congress Bridging Physical and Digital Preservation / a selection from www.loc.gov and9:30 Main font: Avenir 95 Black www.youtube.com/loc/Secondary Font: Avenir 35 Light AM10:00 Developments in LC Subject and Genre/Form Analysis / Janis L. Young10:30 Copyright Office / George Thuronyi & Peter Vankevich11:00 The New Classification Web / Patricia Hayward11:30 Public Outreach at the Library of Congress / John Sayersnoon Searching LCs Archival Finding Aids: An XML-Based Redesign / Mary Lacy12:30 U.S. National RDA Test / Susan Morris1:00 Africana Acquisitions, Public Services & Outreach / Laverne Page1:30 Veterans History Project / Robert Patrick2:00 Getting the Most Out of RDA with Cat Desktop / Colleen Cahill PM2:30 Electronic Resources Online Catalog / Donna Scanlon3:00 Chronicling America Digital Newspaper Project / Teri Sierra3:30 Modern Marvels: The Library of Congress / featured video from the History Channel Poetry Out Loud / a webcast from the Library of Congress 2010 National Book4:00 FestivalBOOTH#1751www.loc.gov/ala 10. Page 10 Saturday, January 8, 2011Cognotes SAN DIEGOTraveling Exhibitions Celebrate Life and Work of Great Jewish ArtistsThe ALA Public Programs Office with additional support from Tabletplace in history as a poet, an activistthe fabric of American culture. is accepting applications for three new Magazine: A New Read on Jewish Life. and a prophet of the world we live in Successful applicants will host one traveling exhibits focusing on Jew-Libraries are invited to apply to today. The exhibit traces her life, intel- traveling exhibition for a six-week pe- ish artists who have contributed to host a traveling exhibition on one oflectual development, work and lastingriod between April 2011 and February the culture of America and the worldthree subjects:influence. 2012 and receive programming and Midwin2011 through their lives and work. Public,1.In a Nutshell: The Worlds of 3.A Fine Romance: Jewish Song-technical support from the ALA Public academic and special libraries, includ- Maurice Sendak writers, American Songs, 1910-1965 Programs Office. Participating librar- ing museum libraries and Jewish com- Based on a major retrospective Illustrated with colorful posters ies are expected to present at least munity centers are invited to apply byexhibition created by the Rosenbachfrom Broadway shows and photo- two free public programs for adults January 24 by visiting www.ala.org/ Museum & Library, Philadelphia,graphs of composers, singers and the on themes related to the exhibitions. jewishartists.this exhibit reveals the push and pull casts of hit musicals and films, thisAll showings of the exhibition must beThe exhibits were developed by of New and Old Worlds in Sendaksexhibit highlights the lives and works free and open to the public. Each of the Nextbook, Inc., a nonprofit organiza- work and shows how Sendaks artistic of Irving Berlin, George and Ira Ger-exhibits requires at least 200 square tion dedicated to supporting Jewish journey has led him deeper into hisshwin, Harold Arlen, Jerome Kern and feet of display space. literature, culture and ideas, and theown familys history and his Jewisha host of other Jewish songwriters whoFor more information, visit www. ALA Public Programs Office, withidentity.wove the American songbook deep into ala.org/jewishartists. funding from Nextbook. The national2.Emma Lazarus: Voice of Lib- exhibit tours have been made possible by grants from the Charles H. Revson erty, Voice of ConscienceIn this exhibit, a vital woman isPrizes Available for Newsletter Subscribers Foundation, the David Berg Founda-brought to life in all her fascinatingLibrarians are encouraged to useof the website is to increase use of tion and the Nash Family Foundation,complexity. Viewers see Lazarussand repurpose the articles on ALAslibraries.public awareness website atyourli-To register for the websites bi-brary.org to highlight the resources monthly newsletter, visit the Cam-Save While you Learn with ACRL E-learning available every day at libraries. Re-paign for Americas Libraries exhibit The Association of College anddollars in tough times through cent articles include those on makingspace, located next to the press officeResearch Libraries (ACRL) is offer-ACR Ls e-L earning F requentworkplaces greener, online museumin the San Diego Convention Centering a wide variety of upcoming on- Learner Program. Register forexhibits, classic films and understand-on the ground level in lobby F.line learning opportunities to keepthree e-Learning courses or we-ing the personal long term impact ofA prize drawing for all new sub-you up-to-date while saving time bcasts and receive a fourth free.social media activity. All information scribers will be held at 3:00 p.m. today,and money. Upcoming courses andGroup discounts are also available on the website is available under aSunday and Monday at the exhibitwebcasts focus on deciding withfor all ACRL e-learning Webcasts.Creative Commons license that allows space. Four winners will be selecteddata, copyright, online forms, QR Complete details and course list- libraries to repurpose content in either each day, and attendees must be pres-codes, online library instruction, ings are online at http://www.ala. an online or offline format. All content ent to win.DRM, and more. org/ala/mgrps/divs/acrl/proftools/ should be credited to atyourlibrary.org.The website was launched with Make the most of your learningelearning.cfm.The content targets parents, kids,funding from Carnegie Corporationteens and job seekers and the missionof New York, with additional support provided by Disney Book Group.Atyourlibrary.org is part of the Campaign for Americas Libraries, CONGRATULATIONS ALAs public awareness campaign that promotes the value of libraries and librarians. Thousands of librar-EBSCO Scholarship Winners! ies of all types across the country and around the globe - use the Cam- paigns @ your library brand. TheDavid A. Brackus Sara Pope Campaign is made possible by ALAs Houston Public LibraryLibrary Champions, corporations andJefferies & Company, Inc. foundations.Houston, TXHouston, TXFor more information, visit ala. org/@yourlibrary. Laura ONeill HibblerFrances VeitCollege of the Holy CrossBuckham Memorial LibraryWorcester, MANorthfield, MN Challenges in Store forLibraries with Beginning Cheryl Lee of New Congress Palo Alto City LibraryThe Washington breakout ses- Palo Alto, CAsion, New Congress/New Chal-lenges will explore how changesin the political landscape in Wash-ington at the start of the 112thCongress will impact the library Congratulations to this years EBSCO/ALA Midwinter Meeting scholarship winners.community. This program will be Each has earned $1,500 to enable them to attend the meeting and benefit from the held from 10:30 a.m. 12:00 p.m., professional development opportunities.today in SDCC-Room 02. Serving as speaker will be CaseyDominguez, PhD. Dominguez The winners each contributed an essay, which was judged by an ALA-designated juryjoined the University of San Diego of professional peers. We applaud these librarians as well as the many other excellent Political Science faculty in 2005. applicants in this years candidate pool.Her research interests includecongressional elections, politicalparties, campaign finance, and thepresidency. She teaches upper and Please stop by the EBSCO booth (#2241) this weekendlower division classes on American to learn about new tools for managing your collection. Politics, as well as an upper divi-sion class on research methods. 11. nter MeetingExperimental SAN DIEGOresearchleaving your students feeling a little fuzzy? The Methods Map can show them relatedmethods and help themchoose one better suitedto their project. Please visit us at booth 2431 3549to learn more aboutSAGE Research MethodsOnline (SRMO), the essential tool for researchers.www.sagepub.com/srmowww.srmo.sagepub.com 12. Page 12 Saturday, January 8, 2011Cognotes SAN DIEGOMembership in AASL Gets Even More RewardingThrough December 31, 2011, newyear; the opportunity to apply for moreworking with organizations like AASL should be directed to AASL, aasl@ or renewing members of the Ameri-than $50,000 in AASL awards andto help spread the word about the im-ala.org. can Association of School Librarians grants; reduced registration rates onportant connections between libraries The American Association of School (AASL) will receive 10,000 Capstoneconferences and continuing education,and learning, said Tom Ahern, CEO,Librarians, a division of the American Rewards points which can be re-including the AASL National Confer-Capstone and Coughlan Companies, Library Association, promotes the Midwin 2011 deemed for books with Capstone and ence; and discounts on professionalInc. improvement and extension of library their collective imprints. For moreand educational publications on a va- If you are not familiar with Cap- media services in elementary and sec- information, visit www.ala.org/aasl/ riety of topics, as well as promotionalstone Rewards points visit www.cap-ondary schools as a means of strength- joinnow. items. stonerewards.com. These points are ening the total education program.In addition to Capstone RewardsCapstone Rewards is just one ex- valued at $100 and are a gift simply for Its mission is to advocate excellence, points, members of AASL automati-ample of Capstones ongoing commit-being a member of AASL. Questionsfacilitate change and develop leaders cally receive a subscription to AASLs ment to supporting school librarians regarding access codes or membership in the school library media field. professional journal, Knowledgeby helping them stretch their budget, Quest, published five times per school putting books on their shelves and ACRL Introduces Two New Publications Two new ACRL publications Thefour-year colleges and community col-ACRL Metrics Workshop Today Academic Library Building in theDigital Age: A Study of Construction,leges, who demonstrate successful ILcourse endeavors at their respectiveProviding data and statistics your subscription during this short Planning and Design of New Libraryinstitutions through case studies of is a growing part of the academicinformative session.Space and Best Practices for Credit-both classroom and online IL courses. library assessment process. ACRLThe free demo will focus onBearing Information Literacy Courses Authored by Christopher Stewart, and Counting Opinions invite you creating real-time benchmarking are available for purchase at the The Academic Library Building in the to attend a demonstration of ACRL- reports using customized peer ALA store.Digital Age: A Study of Construction, Metrics today. A new online servicegroups, delivering real-time trend Edited by Christopher Hollister, Planning and Design of New Library for academic library statistics, analysis and generating customBest Practices for Credit-Bearing Space is the first comprehensive ACRLMetrics contains historicalreports that can be saved, re-Information Literacy Courses is a study of planning and construction of NCES and ACRL data as well aspurposed and shared as desired. collection of previously unpublishedacademic library buildings completed on-board template reports alongThe session will be held from 4:00papers in which contributing authorsentirely in the 21st century. Stewart with robust capabilities for produc- 5:30 p.m. in the Hilton Bayfront, describe and recommend best practices examines academic library building ing comprehensive benchmarking Indigo B room.for creating, developing and teaching projects completed in recent years, and custom, localized reports.For more information, please credit-bearing information literacy including survey results on planning Learn how to get the most out of visit www.acrlmetrics.com.(IL) courses at the college and uni-processes and such building charac-versity level. Contributors include teristics as user space in each build-academic librarians from universities,ing, usage and new roles for librarybuildings. Both titles are also available forpurchase through the ALA Online Visit H.W. Wilson Booth #2616Store (http://www.alastore.ala.org)and by telephone at (866) 746-7252 inthe U.S. or (770) 442-8633 for interna-tional customers. At the Wilson Theater: Art Suite new images, Retrospective Databases Be an Informedmore full-text titlesnow includes full-text Voter! Attend the OmniFile more full-text titles ALA Presidential WilsonWeb Mobile Candidates Forum Unlike state and Federal elec-tions that take place every twoor four years, ALA elects a newpresident-elect every year. Youowe it to yourself as an ALAmember to participate in theelections and choose the personyou believe will best lead theAssociation in the coming year.But who to vote for? Learn about what the can-didates bring to the table byattending the ALA PresidentialCandidates Forum today from11:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. in the Drawing for a Gift Basket! Convention Center Ballroom20AB. Candidates Maureen Sul-livan and Sue Stroyan will eachpresent a statement and then theaudience will have the opportu- H.W. Wilsonnity to ask questions. www.hwwilson.com Less Searching, More Finding Voting begins March 16 andToll Free: 800-367-6770 Tel: 718-588-8400 closes April 22. Results will beFax: 718-590-1617 or 800-590-1617 REGISTER FOR A FREE TRIALE-mail: [email protected] announced April 29, 2011. www.hwwilson.com/trial 13. nter MeetingSAN DIEGOOvidSP Your Complete OnlineResearch Solution Join Ovid at the American Library Association Midwinter Meeting January 7 10, 2011 | San Diego, CA | Booth 2831 Transforming Research Into Results OvidSP is your complete online research solution delivering even greater value with new research productivity tools that allow users to effectively manage their search strategies, results, and projects within a single, integrated platform. Stop by the Ovid Booth to learn about new features, new content, and speak with Ovid representatives! 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The PopTop Stage will Ken Kuhlken, Tim Hallinan, Gary feature in these popular feature readings, discussions and pre- Phillipsnovels, the authors who writethem, and the crossover ap- 2011 Midwin sentations. The PopTop Stage will be lo- Moderated by: Kelli Stanley cated in Exhibit Hall H at the 700 aisle peal for readers. in the San Diego Convention Center.3:00 3:45 p.m. Featuring: Jill Sorenson,Monday January 10Laugh or Ill Kill YouHelenKay Dimon, and Wendy CorsiLibrary Product SpotlightSaturday January 8Featuring: Vicki Doudera, JeriStaub. Mystery DayWesterson, Dianne Emley, RosemaryModerated by: Hank Phillipi Ryan 10:00 10:30 a.m.HarrisAttract More Patrons by Using 10:00 10:45 a.m. Moderated by: Sue Ann Jaffarian, 10:00 10:45 a.m. Language Learning Software Traditional Mysteries: Who are theRomance Heroines Presented by: Tell Me More new Jane Marples? 4:00 4:45 p.m.Romance authors discuss romance Featuring: Harley Jane Kozak, S is for Series: Why Readers Loveheroines: who they are, their favor-10:40 11:10 a.m. Hank Phillippi Ryan, RosemaryThemites, what they love about them, andWork Flow Solutions Harris, Kate Carlisle, Moderated by:Featuring: Kate Carlisle, Timwhat they hate. We might talk about Presented by: Midwest Tape Naomi Hirahara Hallinan, Vickie Doudera, Sophieheroes, too!LittlefieldFeaturing: Christie Ridgway, Judy11:20 11:50 a.m.11:00 11:45 a.m. Moderated by: Hank Phillippi RyanDuarte, and Sylvia DayAV2 by Weigl Media EnhancedCalifornia Girls Moderated by: Hank Phillipi Ryan BooksFeaturing: Naomi Hirahara, Jeri Sunday January 9Presented by: Weigl Publishing, Inc. Westerson, Dianne Emley , Sue Ann Romance 11:00 11:45 a.m. Jaffarian, Moderated by: Hank Phil- Roundtable Chat: Whats Hot and12:00 12:30 p.m. lippi RyanStop by the ALA PopTop Stage for Whats Upcoming in Romance Fiction? The Benefit of Patrons Drivinga morning of romance fiction! Each From small-town romance series toLibrary Acquisitions 12:00 12:45 p.m. session will feature complimentarythe ever-growing young-adult romancePresetened by: eBrary Interview with T. Jefferson Parker,autographed copies of romance novelsmarket, find out whats trending with with Naomi Hiraharaby the featured authors, plus other fun the writers and readers of romance 12:40 1:10 p.m.giveaways.fiction. Primo: D2D, Mega-Aggregate Index 1:00 1:45 p.m.Featuring: Sylvia Day, HelenKayof Scholarly Content, and a Scholarly BrownBag Lunchtime Interview 9:00 9:45 a.m.Dimon, Christie Ridgway, Jill Soren-Recommender Service: Scholarship with Joanne Fluke, with Rosemary Romantic Suspense: Crossoverson, and Judy Duarteand Content Never Had It This Good! Harris Appeal Moderated by: Hank Phillipi RyanPresented by Ex Libris LIBRARY AS LOW AS 14PER STRIPCLASSIC S WITH A TWIST FUNCOLORFULFURNITURE COST-EFFECTIVESECURITY SOLUTIONS INSPIRINGGAMING SPACESSTART TO FINISH PROJECT SERVICES FIND A BRIGHT SPOT WE ARE DEDICATED TO CREATING SOPHISTICATED, YET SIMPLE, SECURITY AUTOMATION SOLUTIONS THAT MAKE YOURLIFE EASIER AND MORE EFFICIENT.for your library with DEMCO at ALA Midwinter. CALL 800.697.9473 TO SPEAK TO OUR SECURITY SOLUTION EXPERTS. See us at booth #2217demco.com Helping you. TM 15. PRO3038 ALACogAd 12/1/10 11:37 AM Page 1 nter Meeting SAN DIEGOProject MUSE e-Books Collectionsare coming in 2011. Project MUSE is very excited about the upcoming launchof our e-books collections, a new initiative to incorporatescholarly book content into our research platform andcontent offerings. Beginning in July 2011, Project MUSEwill offer e-books collections for purchase alongside itsexisting journal collections. An integrated discovery environment will allow end users tobrowse and search journal and book content side-by-side. ProjectMUSE currently has commitments from nearly 30 publishers tooffer forthcoming scholarly monographs in our collections.As we celebrate our 15th anniversary, we remain committedto offering high quality, peer-reviewed academicjournals and books electronically, providingvalue and service to the scholarly community.Make it your mission to visit us and get asneak preview of e-books on MUSE. Visit us at booth #1112 and enter to WIN a Kodak EasyShare camera! Camera features 14 megapixels, 5x optical zoom and one-touch YouTube upload. http://muse.jhu.edu 16. Page 16 Saturday, January 8, 2011 Cognotes SAN DIEGOALA to Release Our Authors, Our Advocates Advocacy ToolsOn January 7, 2011 the American are forcing libraries to make difficult cates, one of ALA President Roberta best-selling Warshawski novels and Library Association (ALA) unveiled choices. A majority (56%) of librariesStevens key presidential initiatives, is an international bestselling author video PSAs produced by ALAs Ourreport flat or decreased operating bud- authors will lend their support forwith works appearing in almost thirty Authors, Our Advocates, a nationalgets in FY2010, up from just over 40% libraries through media interviews,languages. library advocacy public awarenessin FY2009. Data from the American podcasts, public service announce-Scott Turow is a writer and at- Midwin 2011 campaign. Library advocates will Library Associations 2010 State of ments and other marketing materials. torney. He is the author of nine best- be able to download audio and videoAmericas Library Report also shows The materials will be free and madeselling works of fiction, including his PSAs from ilovelibraries.org, from 41 percent of the states experienced aavailable to ALA membership for usefirst novel Presumed Innocent (1987) such best-selling authors as Sharondecline in state funding for public li- at the local level to assist with advo-and its sequel, Innocent (May 4, 2010). Draper, Brad Meltzer, Sarah Pa-braries during the current fiscal year. cacy efforts.His works of non-fiction include One L retsky and Scott Turow. The websiteLack of funding has been compoundedAuthors understand the key roles (1977) about his experience as a law will also offer statics, customizableby reductions of funding at the local libraries play and are natural alliesstudent, and Ultimate Punishment English and Spanish PSA scripts, tolevel creating a snowball effect that in these challenging times, said ALA(2003), a reflection on the death pen- assist advocates with making the casehas forced many libraries to cut hours, President Roberta Stevens. Our Au- alty. He frequently contributes essays for libraries. reduce staffing, charge fees and fines, thors, Our Advocates will highlight and op-ed pieces to publications suchAs the demand for library resources or explore privatization. well-known and passionate authorsas The New York Times, Washington continues to soar, deep budget cuts Through Our Authors, Our Advo-that will speak out on the value ofPost, Vanity Fair, The New Yorker,and importance of sustaining library Playboy and The Atlantic.service. At a later date ILoveLibraries.org Participating authors taped :15, :20will feature audio PSAs and storiesand :30 second video PSAs on suchfrom authors Carmen Agra Deedy,issues as library funding, libraries 14 Cows for America; Laurie Halsesupport of literacy, value of librariesAnderson, Chains; Holly Black, White Complimentaryand much more. Authors also sharedpersonal stories on their love for li- Cat; Tony DiTerlizzi, The Search for WondLa; M.T. Anderson, OctavianWIRELESS braries which also will be availablefor download. Nothing series and Judith Viorst, Lulu and the Brontosaurus. Dr. Sharon M. Draper is a profes-Our Authors, Our Advocates is oneINTERNET ACCESS sional educator as well as an accom-plished writer. She has been honored of two presidential initiatives launch- ing at the ALA Midwinter Meeting. provided by as the National Teacher of the Year, isa five-time winner of the Coretta Scot The other, Why I Need My Library, encourages teens ages 13 to 18 to cre-King Literary Award, and is a Newate original videos on why they thinkYork Times best-selling author.libraries are needed now more than Author Brad Meltzer has toppedever. More information is available atthe New York Times bestseller listwww.ilovelibraries.org.on numerous occasions. Meltzer isthe host of Brad Meltzers Decodedon the History Channel and his new-est thriller, The Inner Circle, will be Join YALSA for Coffee with theBooth 2431released January 11, 2011. Mystery author Sara Paretsky isthe winner of the Mystery Writers of Candidates onAmericas 2011 Grand Master Awardand credited with transforming the Sunday MorningSSID: ALA2011 mystery genre through the creationof her female private eye, V I War- Meet candidates running for the Young Adult Library Ser-shawski, Paretsky has written 12 vices Association (YALSA) office at this informal Coffee with the Candidates session, tomorrow morning, 10:30 a.m. 12:00 p.m. in Room 9 of the San DiegoVisit Booth 2132 for your Convention Center. The session will include YALSAs candidates for president-elect, fiscal officer, frEE DC suPEr-PEts PostEr! secretary, and director-at-large, all serving on YALSAs Board of Directors.Candidates will have the op- portunity to talk about why they want to serve on YALSAs Board of Directors and attendees will have the chance to mingle with the candidates and ask ques- tions. Attendees will enjoy light refreshments and the opportu- nity to win door prizes.For more than 50 years, YAL- SA has been the world leader in selecting books, videos, and audio books for teens. For more information about YALSA or for lists of recommended read- ing, viewing and listening, go to www.ala.org/yalsa/booklists, All characters, their distinctive likenesses, and or contact the YALSA office by related elements are trademarks of DC Comicsphone: 800-545-2433, ext. 4390; A Capstone Division 2010. All Rights Reserved. or e-mail [email protected]. 17. Cognotes SAN DIEGO Saturday, January 8, 2011 Page 17ALA 2015 Strategic Plan Outlines Key Goals, Objectives for the FutureMembers attending the 2011 Mid- *ALA provides an environment in Education and Lifelong Learningeconomic trends that will impact winter Meeting in San Diego can pickwhich all members, regardless of loca- Intellectual Freedom libraries, librarians and ALA over the up a brochure that outlines the ALA tion or position, have the opportunity to Advocacy for Libraries and the next decade. 2015 Strategic Plan by visiting the participate in, contribute to, and benefit Profession The plan was initially developed by nter Meeting SAN DIEGO ALA Press Office and the membership from engagement in their association. Literacy the ALA Executive Board and division information kiosk at the ALA store.*ALA operates effectively, effi- Organizational Excellenceand round table leaders, then reviewed ALA Executive Board Members willciently, creatively and in a socially Thousands of members were in-by ALA Council members, ALA, divi- also discuss the plan at committeeresponsible fashion to accomplish itsvolved in development of the ALAsion and round table committees and meetings during the conference. mission. 2015 Strategic Plan. In spring 2009,boards, ALA Chapters and affiliateALA 2015 includes the strategic For each goal, a series of objectives 9,000 members responded to a survey,groups. Their comments and sugges- goals and objectives identified for the are outlined that will help guide theopen to all members, which askedtions were incorporated into the plan, next five years, and sets priorities forassociation as it develops strategies to their thoughts on ALAs prioritiesalong with comments and suggestions ALA that will strengthen libraries, achieve these goals over the next five and performance. Over the course of from nearly a thousand members. The the profession, and the publics access years. The brochure also outlines thea year, more than a thousand mem- plan was adopted by ALA Council to information. seven key action areas identified as bers and non members participated in June 2010. At each step, furtherThe vision contained in the plan isguiding principles for investment of in forty forums held with Chaptersmodifications helped focus and refine simple: energies and resources, they are:and other affiliated groups. An envi- the plan to its final version.ALA builds a world where librar- Diversity ronmental scan was also conducted, For more in formation on the ies, both physical and virtual, are cen- Equitable Access to Information which gathered information on soci- 2015Strategic Plan, see www.ala. tral to lifelong discovery and learning and Library Services etal, technological, educational andorg/2015strategicplan. and everyone is a library user.The goals of the Association, as outlined in the plan, are:*ALA equips and leads advocates for libraries, library issues and the Explore the State of Open Access Scholarly Publishing library profession, and plays a keyThe rapidly changing, and ma-day 4:00 5:30 p.m. in the San Di-means for you and your campus. role in formulating legislation, policiesturing, landscape of open access ego Convention Center, Room 29A. The ACRL Scholarly Communica- and standards that affect library andpublishing is the topic of the 2011 The forum will paint a picture of tion discussion group will continue information services.Midwinter SPARC-ACRL Forum.the open access publishing sphere, to explore the issue from tomorrow*ALA promotes excellence and di-The groups will co-host a timely illustrate the growing range of4:00 5:30 p.m. in the San Diego versity in the library field.panel discussion on Marketplace:options and approaches that areConvention Center, Room 31B. Ad-*ALA provides leadership in theOpen Access and the Changing emerging and help the library com- vance registration is not required transformation of libraries and libraryState of Scholarly Publishing to- munity to make sense of what it allfor either event. services in a dynamic and increasingly global digital information environ- ment.O U R A U T H O R S AT A L ACOME VISIT THE PENGUIN BOOTH #1917Saturday, January 8 Visit our booth for information on otherauthor events featuring: LISA HENDRIX AUTHOR OFDEBORAHHARKNESS IMMORTALAUTHOR OF A DISCOVERY CHAMPION OF WITCHES 11:30 am12:30 pmSigning, Penguin booth #1917 AVERY AAMES AUTHOR OF THE LONG QUICHE GOODBYE 2:003:00 pm Signing, Penguin booth #1917 P E N G U I N G R O U P ( U S A ) Library Marketing Department 375 Hudson St. New York, NY 10014www.penguingroup.com/library 18. Page 18 Saturday, January 8, 2011 Cognotes SAN DIEGO25 FunFree Things to Do in San DiegoHaving fun in San Diego doesntels Organ Pavillion in Balboa Park. for a self-guided require a lot of money. In fact, many The Organ Pavillion features one of walking tour of things to see and do here are abso- worlds largest outdoor pipe organs, a the areas his- lutely free. With 70 miles of beautiful San Diego landmark since 1914, where toric sites and beaches, near-perfect weather year- organists play traditional favorites, l at er enjoy a 2011 Midwin round, and a variety of magnificent waltzes and show tunes on enormous slice of home- settings countywide, San Diego offers 32-foot pipes.made apple pie a fun and inexpensive getaway during 7. Visit Old Town and witness the a Julian spe- all seasons of the year.living legacy of San Diego history. cialty! Guests are also invited to wander free13. Grab your1. Head to San Diegos many beach- through Old Towns historic buildings, picn ic basket es, all free to the public. Play in the including the blacksmith shop, Seeley and head to Tor- sand, collect seashells or just bask in Stables, Stewart House, Estudillo rey Pines State the sun.House and the oldest schoolhouse in Park where you2. Visit La Jolla Cove and see the San Diego.can watch tal- magnificent sunset on the ocean. La8. Bike or jog along Mission Bay ented and dar- Jolla Cove is one of the most spectacu- ing hang-gliders Seaport Village offers an array of shopping and dining options. Parks many trails. Joggers and walk- lar natural settings in the world.ers share more than 20 miles of scenic do tricks in the San Diegos shores and see spectacular3. Visit downtown San Diegosrunning paths that wind through sun- strong winds that sweep along the creatures of the sea. La Jolla Cove of- Seaport Village for hours of free en- light and shade near the shoreline and coastline cliffs.fers some of the clearest waters on the tertainment, leisurely strolling andfeature workout courses at planned 14. The 59 Mile Scenic Drive allows California coast, as well as miles of pro- window-shopping. Enjoy a laid-backstations along the route. travelers to take in all of the must-see tected underwater preserves to explore. day of hanging out in the grass and9. Visit the U.S. Olympic Training places in San Diego. 18. Go bird watching at the Torrey watching the many passing yachtsCenter in Chula Vista for a free tour of15. Rollerblade, skateboard or Pines State Reserve. Located high and ships on picturesque San Diegothe 150-acre facility, including train- bicycle along the Mission Beach above Torrey Pines State Beach, the Bay, or take in the sights from one ofing fields and tracks, athlete dorms Boardwalk, a scenic 3-mile boardwalk area is home of the rare and ancient the many bay-view eateries. and the Otay Lake Reservoir.along picturesque Mission and Pacific Torrey Pine as well as a beautiful4. Stroll through the 16-block his-10. Stargaze outside the Reuben H. Beaches. protected habitat for swifts, thrashers, toric Gaslamp Quarter in downtown Fleet Science Center in Balboa Park.16. Visit Mission Trails Regional woodpeckers and others. San Diego and view the renovated 11. Take a scenic, one-hour drive to Park to explore the cultural, historical 19. Stroll through Balboa Park and turn-of-the-century Victorian archi-Mt. Laguna. Once there, hop out for an and recreational aspects of San Diego. marvel at its beautiful Spanish Colo- tecture, home to boutiques, art galler- invigorating hike and enjoy the fresh Stop at the Visitors Center and learn nial Revival architecture. While there, ies, specialty shops and more.mountain air whispering through the about the wonders of nature and the take advantage of the parks variety of5. Fly a kite along the grassy field pines.people who once lived on the land. offerings, including 15 museums, free in the Tecolote Shores of Mission Bay12. Step back in time with a stop in Or, roam through the parks 40 miles daily park tours, public organ concerts Park, a 4,600-acre aquatic park.Julian, a century-old gold mining town of natural and developed hiking and (Sundays), and spectacular gardens6. Enjoy free organ concerts atin the Cuyamaca Mountains. Pick up a biking trails. (seven are free daily). 2:00 p.m. on Sundays at the Spreck- free map at the Chamber of Commerce17. Go scuba diving or snorkeling off 20. Visit other museums aroundtown that offer similar free days. Inits La Jolla facility, the Museum ofContemporary Art San Diego is free onthe third Tuesday of each month; the Live Anywheredowntown facility is free daily.21. Gather family, friends and fire-wood for a cozy beach bonfire at oneof the beaches in San Diego County,Earn your degree onlineincluding Coronado Beach, La JollaShores and Mission Beach.22. Explore the tidepools in PointLoma at low tide and get up close Master of Library and Information and personal with flowery anemones,scampering shore crabs, elusive octo-Science (MLIS)pus, spongy deadmans fingers andmany other magnificent sea creatures. Master of Archives and Records23. Drive to the top of Mt. SoledadAdministration (MARA) in La Jolla for breathtaking, 360-de-gree views of San Diego, including the Executive MLIS Programgently curving La Jolla coastline andMission Bay. Spectacular views of SanDiegos East County communities also San Jos Gateway Ph.D. Programawait guests at the top of Mt. Helix.24. Visit the Anza-Borrego DesertState Park and experience the naturalbeauty of the desert. The 600,000-acrepark is one of the largest state parksin the United States and each spring,following winter rains, explodes into arainbow of colorful wildflower blossoms.25. Take a scenic walk along TheBig Bay, San Diegos largest attrac-tion. With 27 miles of waterfrontfeaturing bayside parks, marinas, slisweb.sjsu.edu hundreds of shops and restaurants,and miles of promenades and bike-ways, the Big Bay appeals to all agesand interests. Courtesy of San Diego Conventionand Visitors Bureau 19. Cognotes SAN DIEGO Saturday, January 8, 2011 Page 19 GLBTRT Continues 40th AnniversaryProgrammingLibrarian.org Debuts Celebration at MidwinterNew Look and Added FeaturesThe Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual andthe information needs of the gay,Transgendered Round Table (GLB-lesbian, bisexual and transgendered The ALA Public Programs Of- can be taken to a local copy shopTRT) of the American Library Associ- professional library community, and nter Meeting debuted an updated look andficeSAN DIEGOor printed in the library. Pleaseation (ALA) is continuing its year-longthe information and access needs ofenhanced features for its website, note that you must be registered40th anniversary celebration with aGLBT individuals at large. One ofProgrammingLibrarian.org. De-with Programming Librarian tosocial during this Midwinter Meeting.the first professional organizationssigned for librarians who plan and use this feature.The social will take place at the Rock of its kind, GLBTRT has overseenpresent cultural programs and Site updates, including newBottom Brewery, 401 G Street, (619)many milestones, including the es-events, it is both a resource center programming resources, job list-231-7000, tonight from 6:00 9:00 tablishment of the Stonewall Bookand a community of librarians com- ings and grant opportunities, arep.m. Conference attendees and theirAwards in 1971, the first and mostmitted to bringing increased accessavailable by subscribing to theguests are invited to attend.enduring award series for GLBTto literature, music, contemporary monthly e-newsletter. To sign up, The 40th Anniversary celebrations literature.issues, art, history, poetry, schol- visit www.programminglibrarian.started during ALAs 2010 AnnualDonations to support GLBTRT andars, writers and musicians to theirorg/newsletter_signup. Program-Conference in Washington, and will the 40th Anniversary celebrations arecommunities. mingLibrarian.org can also beconclude with the 40th Book Awardgratefully accepted. Programming tools recentlyfound on Facebook, Twitter andGala at the 2011 Annual ConferenceFor more information about GLB-added include: Flickr.in New Orleans.TRT 40th Anniversary events, please The Programming LibrarianVisit the website to test-drive Since 1970, GLBTRT has served visit www.ala.org/glbtrt.forum (www.programminglibrar-these new features. 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Libraries who have experience present- life. Possible programming and issueand postcards that can be easily org offers librarians timely and ing public programs on topics related to themes will include love, forgivenesscustomized with your own text, valuable information to supportspirituality are welcome to attend, as and compassion in everyday life. Theimages and colors. After the designlibraries in the creation of high- well as those who have no experience John E. Fetzer Institute has providedphase is complete, a print-ready quality cultural programs for theirbut would like to learn from the insight support for this project. 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Contact us instantly viaarticles from 18861968 on EconLit.http://twitter.com/AEAexhibits/More than 125 Years of Ecouraging Economic Research 20. Page 20 Saturday, January 8, 2011 Cognotes SAN DIEGOWhat is ALA Council? Access ALA MobileThe Council is the governing bodystate chapters unless chapters in a BoopsieTM has partnered with only takes a few seconds. Then click of ALA. It delegates to the divisions ofregion choose to take representationALA to bring you ALA Mobile...on the ALA Logo and select Ex- the Association the authority to plan through that regional chapter. Inthe fastest, easiest way to accesshibitors, Sessions, etc. There is and carry out programs and activities such case, the regional chapter shallimportant and useful informationhelp available from the menu of the with policy established by Council. elect one representative from each2011 Midwinabout the Midwinter Meeting di- application. You can also find local Only personal members of the Associa- state or provincial chapter within thatrectly from your cell phone.restaurants, hotels and even taxi tion may serve on Council. Two meet-regional association. There is no cur- ALA Mobile requires access toservices through the ALA Mobile. ings are required each year, one at the rent regional chapter representation.the data network on your phoneJust click on one of the other chan- annual conference of the Association Round tables with personal mem-(make sure you monitor your datanels, and search the same way you and one not less than three monthsbership equal to or greater thanuse if you do not have an unlimited did for Exhibitors or Sessions. prior to annual conference. one percent of ALAs total personaldata plan). To get ALA Mobile onIts easy and fun. Enjoy! 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The member-to download and install the small complete integration with your exist- upon petition of one percent of the ship of the round tables is fixed as ofapplication to your phone.ing ILS visit them in booth #2034 personal members as certified by theAugust 31st of each year. Just follow the simple steps. It and at http://www.boopsie.com. Executive Director of the Association. Appointments to committees ofThe officers of the Association andCouncil are made by the Council Com- the Executive Board, including the im-mittee on Committees, in cooperation mediate past president and treasurer, are members of the Council. The officers with the ALA president-elect who, as chair of the Committee on Com-Connect with EMIERT at Midwinter of Council are the president, the pres- mittees, appoints the chairpersons ofThe American Library Associationtion on ethnic collections, services and ident-elect and the executive director. Council committees.EthnicMulticultural Informationprograms.There are 100 councilors at large Committees of Council include:Exchange Round Table (EMIERT)Attendees will be able to meet who are elected by the AssociationBudget Analysis and Review; Com- will be hosting a Membership TeaEMIERT members, and find out membership. mittee on Committees; Council Ori- today from 4:00 5:30 p.m., SDCC information about the RoundtablesEach division of the Association isentation; Diversity; Education; In-Room 23A. taskforces and programs, forums and entitled to one councilor to be elected tellectual Freedom; InternationalThe EMIERT Membership Tea symposia at ALA Annual Conferences. by members of the divisions. Each Relations; Legislation; Organization;will provide an opportunity for Mid- Attendance is free and open to all state, provincial, and territorialPolicy Monitoring; Professional Eth- winter attendees to learn more aboutMidwinter registrants. Light refresh- chapter is entitled to one councilor to ics; Public Awareness; Publishing; the work of this long-standing roundments will be served. be elected by members of the chapter. Resolutions; and Status of Women intable and its commitment to servingTo learn more about EMIERT, Chapter representation is through Librarianship. the profession as a source of informa-please visit www.ala.org/emiert.H I G H - I N T E R E S T C U R R I C U L U M M AT E R I A L S M I D D L E | S E C O N D A R Y | A D U LT Visit Choice at Booth #1533Swipe yourANNE SCHRAFF ExpoCard (Author of the Bluford Series)Book Signing Event: 2:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m.for a Dont miss an opportunity to have your copy of Urban Undergroundautographed by renowned author Anne Schraff!chance to Booth: 1216 win an 15book Amazon Kindle!series!Reading Level: 3.5 / Interest Level: YA Everyone will receiveWritten by Anne Schraff a free 2011 Choicedesk calendar. 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Page 22 Saturday, January 8, 2011 Cognotes SAN DIEGOPopular Cultures and Libraries Discussion Group Focuses on Giles the Librarian, Expands to Images of Librarians and Researchers By Frederick J. Augustyn, Jr. colleagues by diversifying it from the The Library of Congress shushing stereotype presiding over dusty tomes to someone who encour- 2011 MidwinMidWinters Association of College ages active pursuits, if he always does and Research Libraries (ACRL)-spon- not engage in them himself. The group sored Popular Cultures and Librariesaddressed how Giles may have directly Discussion Group hosted a large and influenced the character that Noah spirited group of participants yes- Wylie played in the movie series The terday, celebrating the work of JossLibrarian, an active character who Whedon, writer, producer, and library dispensed with the distinction between advocate who created the fictional, those who researched and those who quasi-stereotypical high school librar- did things, and how it was indirectly ian Giles on the fondly rememberedrelated to cool researchers in later television program Buffy the Vampire television programs, such as NCIS. Slayer. Moderated by discussion groupGiles, whose stated hobby was chair Sarah Sogigian, Advisor, Youthcross-referencing, fit in with a stream Services, the Massachusetts Library of heroes from unexpected parts of System, the assembly deliberated over society. Some mentioned that when the typicality and distinction of the the series debuted in 1997, it was rather stuffy British-born librarianpath breaking in its depiction of com- as rendered by actor Anthony Stewartputer technology (although Giles did Head, arguably a guide and father not always adopt it). In retrospective figure to Buffy, portrayed by Sarah viewing, it is telling that this use now ALA attendee Meredith Myers, an actress from Los Angeles, CA, listens to Michelle Gellar. Despite being offseems to be routine. discussion while participating in the Pop Cultures Discussion Group. both the WB and UPN networks for The multi-generational group rev- several years, the series still resonates eled in comparing these more modern colleagues in that classic faced chal- ians should be is a positive step. Video among many librarians (ALA actu-portrayals of librarians with the fourlenges of redundancy and automationvehicles like Buffy, The Librarian, ally helped to promote it before it was women composing a telephone refer-similar to economic-driven cut backs and forensics research programs help widely known) and lingers in popularence team for a broadcast network today. The colloquy concluded with to show that librarians and the people culture memory. In fact, this super-who defeated a would-be computeragreement that confronting, either who employ libraries and research educated librarian may have favorably replacement in the film Desk Setthrough the media or in reality, the techniques in other institutions are influenced the image of his real life (1957). Katherine Hepburn and her publics mental model of what librar-cool and relevant.Agency Officialto Discuss E-rateChanges,Opportunities Does your library get E-ratediscounts? Not sure? Have youbeen following the E-rate sagaand are you aware of the recentchanges made to the program?Learn more about E-rate andhow to master the changes in thecurrent E-rate program duringWashington Office BreakoutSession II, Major Changes inE-rate to be held from 10:30a.m. 12:00 today in SDCC-Room 30 E. This program is an opportu-nity to hear from expert JohnNoran of the Schools and Librar-ies Division of the Universal Ser-vice Administrative Company the agency that administersthis critical program. Noran willexplain the changes brought bythe Federal CommunicationsAvailable to anyone interested in testing RDA cataloging practices within a hosted, shared database, the RDACommissions Sixth Report Sandbox is pre-populated with a wide selection of records. Participants can create and modify additionalOrder.records in a test environment configured to support JCS Implementation Scenario-One RDA. Those with questions specificThis sandbox will be provided for a limited time by VTLS, Inc. - the only ILS vendor to offer a ScenarioOneto their state or local librariesimplementation. This is your opportunity to try your hand at RDA. can set up a 10-minute ap-pointment with Noran after theTwo RDA Sandbox presentations are offered: Sunday 1/09 - 8:00 a.m. and 1:30program.p.m. in the Hilton San Diego Gaslamp Quarter, Marina B meeting room.For more information visit Booth #1125 or contact us via email at [email protected] orby phone at 1-800-468-8857. 23. nter Meeting SAN DIEGO 24. Page 24 Saturday, January 8, 2011Cognotes SAN DIEGO Lois Lowry to DeliverArbuthnot Lecture on April 15 Lois Lowry, internationally-Arbuthnot Lecture and it providesacclaimed childrens book author,us with a welcome opportunity2011 Midwintowill deliver the May Hill Arbuth-celebrate her remarkable body ofnot Honor Lecture at St. Louis work through programming that(Mo.) County Library on April 15,will connect children and young2011. Requests for tickets will be adults with her books through allaccepted beginning January 15. the arts including theater, visualWatch the ALSC website at www. art, and music, said Tim Wadham,ala.org/alsc for further details onassistant director of youth and com-ticketing. munity services at St. Louis County Lowrys career spans more thanLibrary.30 years. She is a two-time recipi- Lowry was born in Hawaii inent of the John Newbery Medal, in1937. Her fathers job as an Army1990 for Number the Stars, set indentist took the family to live toDenmark during World War II, and various places around the world,in 1994 for the eerily dystopian The including Tokyo when Lois wasGiver. She was the recipient of the11. She went to high school in New2007 Margaret A. Edwards Award,York City and attended Brown Uni- ALA Executive Director J. Michael Fiels and ALA President Roberta Stevens listen which honors an authors contri- versity. She completed her degree at to discussion during the ALA Executive Board meeting Friday. bution to young adult literature.the University of Southern Maine,Lowry writes for audiences fromwent to graduate school, and beganpreschool to young adults, and herCorrectionwork has varied greatly in terms of her writing career. As she contin- ues to write for a new generationThe Midwest Tape advertisement on page 19 of the Meeting Guidecontent and style. Her latest book of readers, she said, I try, throughis incorrect. A Reading and Discussion of Just Like Us with AuthorThe Birthday Ball, illustrated bywriting, to convey my passionateHelen Thorpe will take place today, January 8, from 10:30 11:30 Jules Feiffer, was released in 2010. awareness that we live intertwineda.m. in the Hilton San Diego Bayfront, Room Indigo D. Following the Lois Lowry is our finest liv- on this planet and that our futuresession, Helen Thorpe will be signing books at the Midwest Tape ing creator of books for young depends upon our caring more, andbooth #1311 at 1:30 p.m. today. people. It is a tremendous honor doing more, for one another.to be selected to host Ms. Lowrys 25. Cognotes SAN DIEGO Saturday, January 8, 2011 Page 25 nter MeetingSAN DIEGO 26. Page 26 Saturday, January 8, 2011Cognotes SAN DIEGOThese listings are paid advertise- ments. To place an Exhibitor News itemExhibitor News Thomson Reuters (Booth 2225):Web of Knowledge EndNote In- in Cognotes in future issues at this meet- Cites: Visit booth #2225 to find out ing, visit the Cognotes office inside the Now its easier than ever to create open to all U.S. public libraries. about the new Web of Knowledge, com- ALA office, Hall D, no later than 1:00professional quality maps and reports Come see us and learn how to Get ing this spring! 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