ALCTS Network News v10n22 (January 12, 1996) URL = http://hegel.lib.ncsu.edu/stacks/serials/ann/ann-v10n22 ISSN: 1056-6694 ALCTS NETWORK NEWS An electronic publication of the Association for Library Collections & Technical Services Volume 10, Number 22 January 12, 1996 In this issue ALCTS INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS COMMITTEE TO NOMINATE FOR IFLA COMMITTEES MEETING PLANNED FOR SERIALISTS AND EDUCATORS AROUND ALA EVENTS AT ALA MIDWINTER MEETING PLANS DEVELOP FOR 1996 NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK PUBLICATIONS ************************************************************************** ALCTS INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS COMMITTEE TO NOMINATE FOR IFLA COMMITTEES Although it may seem like long lead time, the process for selecting people to stand for election to IFLA standing committees in the 1997 elections has begun. During the Midwinter Meeting in San Antonio, the ALCTS International Relations Committee will review nominations for possible candidates for ALA representatives to IFLA committees. ALCTS makes its recommendations to the ALA International Relations Committee, which in turn recommends the ALA slate to the ALA Executive Board. ALCTS may nominate for any Section Standing Committee, with the successful candidates to serve a term of four years, 1997-2001. The Standing Committees whose work includes areas of specific ALCTS concerns are these: Section on Acquisition and Exchange* Section on Bibliography Section on Cataloguing Section on Classification and Indexing Section on Conservation Section on Serial Publications Section on Statistics* (* There is an incumbent who is eligible by IFLA rules to be renominated) Requirements for service are that nominees must be willing to attend these conferences at their own expense, as there are no ALA funds to support the travel of its representatives; that nominees must be speak one of the IFLA languages (English is an IFLA language); and nominees must submit a resume with their request to be considered. The relevant conferences will be held in Copenhagen, Amsterdam, Bangkok, and Boston, usually in late August and for a period of eight days. For more information on International Relations nominations, consult the ALCTS Manual on the ALA Gopher or Home Page: gopher://gopher.uic.edu:70/00/library/ala/ala-xiii/ala13c/50712001/ 50713005.document ************************************************************************* MEETING PLANNED FOR SERIALISTS AND EDUCATORS Join fellow serialists and educators for a "Serials Education Town Meeting" at ALA Midwinter, sponsored by the Serials Section Education Committee of ALA/ALCTS. An open forum is planned to discuss the question: "What are our serials education needs today?" Your participation as serialists and educators is sought on Saturday, January 20, 9:30-11:30 AM, at the Marriott Rivercenter, Conference Room 10. The Serials Section Education Committee furthers education efforts in the area of serials librarianship from library school instruction and practices to all types of continuing education. It identifies needs and makes recommendations for the content of such educational opportunities and seeks to establish liaison between the committee and other bodies having similar interests. For further information, contact Bea McKay, Chair, at: bmckay@trinity.edu. ************************************************************************* AROUND ALA Kniffel appointed magazine editor Leonard Kniffel has been appointed editor of _American Libraries_. Kniffel came to ALA in 1988 as one of the magazine's associate editors. He was named managing editor in 1989 and has been acting editor for the past 9 months. Before that he was a librarian in various capacities over 18 years at the Detroit Public Library. He has a MLS degree from Wayne State University. As an acting editor, he has done an excellent job in refocusing the magazine and developing successful relationships with staff and members. With the assistance of associate publisher, Stuart Whitwell, Kniffel and the American Libraries staff have made the magazine a more exciting and dynamic publication that admirably positions the Association at the forefront of the profession while at the same time continuing to respond to the diverse issues that concern the membership. Knutson resigns as LITA executive director Linda Knutson, executive director of LITA has resigned to pursue other career interests. Lillian Lewis, deputy executive director, ASCLA, will work with Mary Ghikas, the LITA staff, and with LAMA/LITA conference manager Marie-Louise Settem on LITA services and programs until a new LITA executive director is appointed. ************************************************************************* EVENTS AT ALA MIDWINTER MEETING Candidates Forum ALA candidates for president and treasurer will speak at a forum on Monday, January 22, 4:30-5:30, Convention Center, North Banquet Hall. Washington Office Celebration A celebration of the 50th anniversary of the ALA Washington Office will be held on Saturday, January 20, 6-9 p.m., at the San Antonio Public Library. ************************************************************************* PLANS DEVELOP FOR 1996 NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK The 1996 observance of National Library Week, April 14-20, continues the theme "Libraries Change Lives" with the addition of a tagline: "Call. Visit. Log on." to highlight the role of libraries in making information technology available to the public. This is the fourth year for the theme which the National Library Week Committee claims as the most popular--and powerful--ever. New posters, bookmarks, t-shirts, night shirt and totebag bearing the message can be ordered from the fall ALA Graphics Catalog. To focus attention on how technology is helping libraries change lives, ALA will award an Encarta 96 Encyclopedia Multimedia CD-ROM (retail value $54.95) compliments of Microsoft to every library that submits a story, editorial, column or interview carried by non-library media--newspaper, magazine, newsletter, radio or TV--about how the public is benefiting from computers, access to the Internet and other information technology at the library. A grand prize, consisting of a complete Microsoft CD-ROM Library, more than 30 products, including the 1996 Reference Library, Cinemania, Magic School Bus, Explorapedia and others (retail value, $1,300), will be awarded for the best placement. The top 10 entries, will receive the Microsoft Reference Library, which includes the Encarta 96, the Encarta 96 World Atlas and Bookshelf 96 (retail value $164.85). Entries will be reviewed by a panel of judges headed by ALA President Betty J. Turock. All types of libraries are eligible to enter. Placements must appear after January 1, 1996, in non-library media. Copies of articles or tapes (audiocassette or VHS videotape) should be submitted by May 10 to the ALA Public Information Office, 50 E. Huron St., Chicago, IL 60611, along with a letter documenting how the placement originated and contact information for the library. A certificate of appreciation will be provided for the local media that published or aired the story. For more information, contact the ALA Public Information Office, 50 E. Huron St., Chicago, IL 60611. Telephone: 312-280-5044/5040. Fax: 312-944- 8620. E-mail: pio@ala.org ************************************************************************* PUBLICATIONS Medicine Classification Schedule The guide _Library of Congress Classification R: Medicine_, 1995 edition, is now available from the Cataloging Distribution Service of the Library of Congress. The new edition of _Class R_, the first revision since 1986, includes classification data created through early 1995 and has new class numbers and captions for such topics as DNA fingerprints, exercise addiction, and Lyme disease. The cost is $34 in North America and $35 outside North America. ISBN: 0-8444-0879-4, 465 pgs. To order contact: Library of Congress, Customer Services Section, Cataloging Distribution Service, P.O. Box 75840, Washington, DC 20541-5017; telephone 800/255-3666 or 202/707-6100; fax 202/707-1334; TDD 202/707-0012; e-mail: cdsinfo@mail.loc.gov. Technical Services Self-Assessment Guide "Self-Assessment Guide for Technical Services," 2d edition, is now available from the Minnesota Library Association Technical Services Section. The guide was developed and revised by technical services librarians in Minnesota and the staff of the Office of Library Development and Services, Minnesota Department of Education. It is designed to help managers, supervisors, educators and trainers of technical services as well as those currently working in technical services or preparing to assume new job responsibilities in that area. Included in the publication is background on technical services functions and competencies for each function along with a self-assessment chart to help individuals evaluate abilities, strengths and learning needs. A glossary of learning formats and techniques is included with a detailed list of print and nonprint learning resources for technical services keyed to the competencies. The guide will assist individuals in constructing a personal action plan and specific strategies for using strengths and defining the types of learning needs for further development and continuing education. Supervisors, coordinators and trainers can use the materials as guides for performance statements, evaluation, objectives for learning activities, training sessions, planning services and priority setting related to technical services. The 85-page guide costs $10 and is available from the MLA, 1315 Lowry Avenue North, Minneapolis, MN 55411-1398, phone 612/521-1735 or fax 612/529-5503. ************************************************************************* ************************************************************************* ALCTS NETWORK NEWS (ISSN 1056-6694) is published irregularly by the Association for Library Collections & Technical Services, a division of the American Library Association. Editorial offices: ALCTS, 50 E. Huron St., Chicago, IL 60611; David Farrell, President; Karen Muller, Executive Director. Editor: Karen Whittlesey (u34261@uicvm); Editorial Assistance: Karen Muller, Shonda Russell. ALCTS NETWORK NEWS is available free of charge and is available only in electronic form. Opinions expressed in the articles are those of the authors and not necessarily those of the division. News items should be sent to the editor at the e-mail address above. 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