ALANEWS (October 17, 1994) URL = http://hegel.lib.ncsu.edu/stacks/serials/alanews/alanews-941017 Note: conversion from a BITNET transmission format not suitable for mail delivery was locally attempted. This type of conversion may sometimes require "choices" to be made by the conversion program, based on the (lack of) support for various file formats on the target operating system. The "choices" made by LISTSERV may not be the ones you expected, since it does not know anything about the system you are using. However, you would not have been able to use the file at all if it had not been converted. If you have trouble using the file as you received it, please contact the person who sent it and arrange for an alternate delivery method. *------------------------------ Cut here -------------------------------* PUT ALANEWS 10-17-94 NEWS RELEASES October 17, 1994 This batch contains: 1. ALA-sponsored "The Many Realms of King Arthur" exhibit begins library tour 2. LHRT seeks Phyllis Dain Library History Dissertation Award submissions 3. LITA and Queens Borough Public Library to sponsor Internet workshops 4. New ACRL publication offers employee management assistance 5. OLPR issues T.I.P. Kit on diversity 6. PLA award applications available 7. Nancy Roderer new LITA president 8. "Testifying with Impact" latest ALA Video/LVN release 1 For Immediate Release From: Pamela Goodes October 1994 Linda Wallace 312-280-5043, 5042 ALA-sponsored "The Many Realms of King Arthur" exhibit begins library tour "The Many Realms of King Arthur," an exhibition organized by the American Library Association (ALA) and the Newberry Library in Chicago, will travel to 62 public and university libraries throughout the United States from November 1994 through December 1996 (tour sites and schedule attached). The exhibition, organized with a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH), explores the legend of King Arthur from its origins in the early Middle Ages to its appearance in 20th century novels, films and video games. It is based upon Arthurian materials in the collections of the Newberry Library and the New York Public Library. "Stories about King Arthur and his court have been told for nearly 1,500 years in different countries, languages and centuries with a vigor and freshness few other tales can match," said Ruth Hamilton, exhibits officer at the Newberry Library and curator of the exhibit. "'The Many Realms of King Arthur' shows the many forms in which the stories have appeared, among them poetry, drama, opera, popular song, musical theater, film, dance and children's literature." The ALA has also developed "The Many Realms of King Arthur," a Let's Talk About It reading and discussion theme about the Arthurian legends. Books in the series include "The Once and Future King" by T.H. White and "The Lyre of Orpheus" by Robertson Davies. For more information, contact ALA Public Programs at 800-545-2433, ext 5056, or 312-280-5056. 2. For Immediate Release From: Pamela Goodes October 1994 Linda Wallace 312-280-5043, 5042 LHRT seeks Phyllis Dain Library History Dissertation Award submissions The American Library Association (ALA) Library History Round Table (LHRT) is accepting submissions for the Phyllis Dain Library History Dissertation Award. The deadline is February 1, 1995. The award, $500 and a certificate, is given to the author of a dissertation that embodies original research on a significant topic relating to the history of books, libraries, librarianship, or information science. Entries will be judged on the definition clarity of research questions and/or hypotheses, the use of appropriate source materials, the depth of research, the quality of writing, the ability to place the subject within its broader historical context and the significance of the conclusions. Dissertations accepted during the 1991-92 and 1992-93 academic years are eligible. Candidates should send three copies of the dissertation and a letter of support from the doctoral advisor or other faculty member at the institution where the degree was granted to: Charles Harmon, ALA Library History Round Table, 50 E. Huron St., Chicago, IL 60611. 3. For Immediate Release From: Pamela Goodes October 1994 Linda Wallace 312-280-5043, 5042 LITA and Queens Borough Public Library to sponsor Internet workshops The Library and Information Technology Association (LITA), a division of the American Library Association (ALA), and the Queens Borough Public Library in Jamaica, N.Y., will sponsor two day-long Internet workshops on Friday and Saturday, December 2 and 3, at the Sheraton LaGuardia East Hotel in Flushing, N.Y. "Internet 101," scheduled for Friday, December 2, from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., will feature Michael Gold, president of BeezelLink, an Internet training and consulting firm. He will discuss and demonstrate basic Internet concepts and functions such as electronic mail, discussion groups, file transfers and remote logins. Gold will also demonstrate Internet search and navigation tools such as VERONICA, JUGHEAD, gopher, WorldWideWeb and Mosaic. He will discuss how to keep current on Internet topics and how to cope with information overload. "Internet 101: Business Resources" will be held on Saturday, December 3, from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Gold will present basic concepts and functions and will discuss and demonstrate business resources available via the Internet. He will also provide information on how corporate users can conduct business over the Internet. "Internet 101" is intended primarily for librarians and other information professionals. "Internet 101: Business Resources" is open to the public and is designed to appeal to both users and providers of business information. The registration fee for either session is $115 for LITA Members, $150 for ALA Members and $195 for nonmembers. Registrations received after November 11 will be subject to a $35 late registration fee. To register by phone using a credit card, call 800-545-2433, ext. 4269. For further information, contact Rob Carlson, LITA Deputy Executive Director, at 800-545-2433, ext. 4268, or via e-mail at rob.carlson@ala.org (U56651@ala.org). 4. For Immediate Release From: Pamela Goodes October 1994 Linda Wallace 312-280-5043, 5042 New ACRL publication offers employee management assistance "Managing Student Employees in College Libraries, CLIP Note 20" is the latest in the series of Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) College Library Information Packet (CLIP) Notes. The publication was compiled by Michael D. Kathman and Jane McGurn Kathman under the auspices of the ACRL College Libraries Section CLIP Notes Committee. It surveys employee management practices of 150 college libraries. The publication includes excerpts from policies and procedures manuals covering such items as job descriptions, application forms, interviews, reference checking, employee agreements and dismissal procedures. Managing workers on the job is also covered in sections dealing with orientation, training, supervision, evaluation and performance review. "Managing Student Employees in College Libraries" (ISBN 0-8389-7752-9) is $29.95 ($25.95 for ACRL members) and is available from: American Library Association, Order Fulfillment, 520 N. Dearborn, Chicago, IL 60610. Telephone: 800-545-2433, press 7. Fax: 312-836-9958. ACRL is a division of the American Library Association. 5. For Immediate Release From: Pamela Goodes October 1994 Linda Wallace 312-280-5043, 5042 OLPR issues T.I.P. Kit on diversity The American Library Association (ALA) Office for Library Personnel Resources (OLPR) has published "Valuing Diversity: Organizational Responses and Management Development," T.I.P. Kit #14. The kit was edited by Maurice B. Wheeler, diversity and staff development officer at the University of Michigan Libraries, Ann Arbor, and Kriza Jennings, diversity consultant for the Association of Research Libraries (ARL), Washington, D.C. It contains reprints on cultural diversity from management and personnel literature and a bibliography published by the Special Libraries Association (SLA). The kit presents approaches for organizations and suggests strategies for individual managers. Several other kits still in print are also available from OLPR. They include "Employment Law: Concepts and Current Issues," T.I.P. Kit #13; "Career Development: Concepts and Strategies," T.I.P. Kit #12; "Managing Employee Performance," T.I.P. Kit #11; "Employee Assistance Programs: Helping the Troubled Employee," T.I.P. Kit #10; "Pay Equity: Issues and Strategies, "T.I.P. Kit #9, and "Hiring Library Staff," T.I.P. Kit #8. The kits are $10 (prepaid) and are available from: ALA/OLPR, 50 E. Huron St., Chicago, IL 60611. Telephone: 800-545-2433, ext. 4277, or 312-280-4277. 6. For Immediate Release From: Pamela Goodes October 1994 Linda Wallace 312-280-5043, 5042 PLA award applications available Applications are available for Public Library Association (PLA) awards and honors. The deadline is December 1, 1994. The Advancement of Literacy Award, donated by Library Journal, honors an American publisher, bookseller, hardware and/or software dealer, foundation or similar group that has made a significant contribution to the advancement of adult literacy. The Allie Beth Martin Award, $3,000 and a plaque donated by Baker & Taylor, honors a public librarian who has demonstrated an extraordinary range and depth of knowledge about books and other library materials and the ability to share that knowledge. The Excellence in Small and/or Rural Public Library Service Award, $1,000 and a plaque donated by EBSCO Subscription Services, recognizes a public library serving a population of 10,000 or less that demonstrates excellence of service to its community as exemplified by an overall service program or a special program of significant accomplishment. The Leonard Wertheimer Multilingual Public Library Service Award, $1,000 and a plaque donated by NTC Publishing Group, is given to a person, group or organization for work that enhances and promotes multilingual public library service. The Library Video Award, $1,000 and a plaque donated by Baker and Taylor, is given to a public library that demonstrates excellence and innovation in library programming with video and the ability to market and promote the use of these services to library users. The National Achievement Citation, recognizes public libraries for significant, innovative activities that improve their organization, management or services. Any public library may apply. There is a $30 application fee. The New Leaders Travel Grant, up to $1,500 donated by GEAC, Inc., is designed to enhance the professional development and improve the expertise of public librarians new to the field by making their attendance at a major PLA continuing education event possible. Applications and nomination forms are available from: Public Library Association, 50 E. Huron St., Chicago, IL 60611. Telephone: 800-545-2433, ext. 5PLA. PLA is a division of the American Library Association. 7. For Immediate Release From: Pamela Goodes October 1994 Linda Wallace 312-280-5043, 5042 Nancy Roderer new LITA president Nancy Roderer, director of the Cushing/Whitney Medical Library at Yale University in New Haven, Conn., is the new president of the Library and Information Technology Association (LITA), a division of the American Library Association (ALA). She assumed office at the conclusion of the ALA Annual Conference in Miami Beach. Roderer will focus on the creation of a network of librarians ready to speak and write on libraries and the National Information Infrastructure (NII). "Technology is a driving force in many of the changes that are occurring and LITA can and should play a significant role in defining the future of libraries," she said. "As the critical debate over the NII continues, it is important that librarians speak out on the role of libraries and on issues of equitable access." Roderer is involved in the Yale University Integrated Advanced Information Management Systems (IAIMS) project. She works closely with computing and medical informatics units throughout the Yale New Haven Medical CenteR. Roderer is a member of the university's Committee on Scholarly Information that involves library and computer units working together on the delivery of electronic information from a variety of sources. Her research interests include user needs and organizational schema in the electronic environment. She has held several positions at the Columbia University Health Sciences Library including IAIMS coordinator. Roderer served as a library and information services consultant for several Washington, D.C. firms for 12 years including Westat, Inc., and King Research, Inc. Her consulting work emphasized the design and evaluation of all types of information systems including the use of systems analysis, economic modeling and survey research. Roderer is a member of the American Medical Informatics Association, the American Society for Information Science (ASIS), the Association of Computing Machinery and the Medical Library Association. Her most recent publications include "Database Access Systems, to be published in the fall in the Annual Review of Information Science and Technology, Volume 29, and "Navigating the Internet," to be published in the Medical Library Association's Bulletin. Roderer has a bachelor's degree in mathematics and computer science from the University of Dayton in Ohio and a master's degree in library science from the University of Maryland, College Park. 8. For Immediate Release From: Pamela Goodes October 1994 Linda Wallace 312-280-5043, 5042 "Testifying with Impact" latest ALA Video/LVN release "Testifying with Impact" is the latest release from the American Library Association (ALA) Video/Library Video Network (LVN). The 41-minute video shows before and after examples of audience members who have used training provided by media coach Arch Lustberg. Lustberg shows how to present testimony with simple techniques that the average person can master. "The function of testimony is to present information," said Lustbeg. "I show how to most effectively communicate that knowledge to the audience by presenting, persuading, performing and finally, enlivening the testimony." The video is recommended for those who appear before government bodies, present material to friendly or hostile audiences and provide information to the media. "Testifying with Impact," along with an accompanying book of the same title," is $150. ALA members receive a 10 percent discount. All video purchases are guaranteed by a 30-day refund policy. To order, contact: ALA Video/Library Video Network, 320 York Rd., Towson, MD 21204. Telephone: 800-441-TAPE(8273). Fax: 410-887-2091.