ALCTS Network News v11n19 (June 13, 1996) URL = http://hegel.lib.ncsu.edu/stacks/serials/ann/ann-v11n19 ISSN: 1056-6694 ALCTS NETWORK NEWS An electronic publication of the Association for Library Collections & Technical Services Volume 11, Number 19 June 13, 1996 In this issue DISCUSSION GROUP TOPICS AT ANNUAL CONFERENCE II ALA MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS IN NEW YORK AROUND ALA ********* DISCUSSION GROUP TOPICS AT ANNUAL CONFERENCE II The following are discussion group topics to be presented in New York. You may send your discussion group topics for inclusion in _AN2_ to kwhittlesey@ala.org by June 17. LITA/ALCTS SERIALS AUTOMATION INTEREST GROUP Sunday, July 9, 9:30-11:30 in the Sheraton New York, Liberty Suite 4 Topic: "Beyond Traditional Serials: Electronic Delivery -- Myth and Reality" A discussion on how to survive acquisitions, collection development and end-user access to electronic serials. Presenters: Marjorie Wilhite, Serials Acquisitions Team Leader, University of Iowa (cadmwl@uiamvs.weeg.uiowa.edu); Michelle Drozdowski, Serials Librarian Western Michigan University (drozdowski@wmich.edu); Taemin Park, Serials Librarian, Indiana University (park@indiana.edu) Moderator and Vice-Chair/Chair-Elect: Mahnaz Moshfegh, Head, Acquis./Serials Dept., Indiana University School of Law (moshfeg@indiana.edu) Chair: Carol L. Jones, Technical Services Librarian and ILL Co-ordinator, Kline Science Library, Yale University (carol.jones@yale.edu) PRESERVATION ADMINISTRATION DISCUSSION GROUP Friday, July 5, 2:00-5:30, New York Public Library, Bartos Forum Topics: 1. National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) Division of Preservation and Access: A status update. George Farr, Director, NEH Division of Preservation and Access, will give an update of NEH activities, and answer questions. 2. Water Mist Fire Extinguishing Technology for Library Storage Applications. Nick Artim of Fire Safety Network, Middlebury, VT, will speak on the topic of water mist fire extinguishing technology, its testing and development for the marketplace. Artim is formerly the fire engineer for the U.S. Capitol, and now consults for the National Library of Canada, the Scottish National Library, and other institutions. 3. The "Brittle" Cooperative Photocopy Program. Brian Baird, the "Brittle" Cooperative Photocopy Program coordinator and University of Kansas Preservation Librarian, will introduce the topic of "Brittle," its purposes, and how it works. He will also lead the discussion on the topic. 4. Workplace Ergonomics: Syracuse University Libraries' Preservation Department activities. Marty Hanson, Preservation Librarian at Syracuse, will describe research into workplace ergonomics within her department at Syracuse, and will lead the discussion that follows her remarks. Co-Chairs: Wes Boomgaarden, Ohio State University (boomgaarden.1@osu.edu); Ronnie Cunningham, SUNY-Albany; Julian Stam, Harvard University SCHOLARLY COMMUNICATION DISCUSSION GROUP Sunday, July 7, at 2:00 pm in the Javits Convention Center 1A, 10. Topic: Future of Scholarly Communication in the Humanities Presenter: Prof. Peter Manchester, Department of Comparative Studies, State University of New York at Stony Brook. Chair: Stella Bentley MICROPUBLISHING DISCUSSION GROUP Monday, July 8, 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. in the Manhattan Crowne Plaza, Room 505 Topic: Microforms in the Digital Age As more and more information becomes digitized, those of us who deal with microforms need to consider what will become of this old, reliable format. Will microforms have a place in the digital library of the future or will they go the way of the typewriter, useful only in that rare instance where a computer won't quite do? Linda A. Cranston, Serials Librarian at Longwood College, will speak on the incorporation of the Minolta Microdax 3000 into public services and interlibrary loan at her institution. The Microdax 3000 is a digital microform reader/printer that is capable of sending an image via Ariel, fax, or e-mail, as well as producing a paper copy. Cranston will be discussing the benefits, and the problems, associated with providing this new type of service. The Micropublishing Discussion Group will also be electing a new chair for 1996-1997. Nominations are welcome in advance and from the floor at the meeting. Contact John Brunswick, Chair, johnb@strauss.udel.edu, for further information. ACQUISITIONS LIBRARIANS/VENDORS OF LIBRARY MATERIALS DISCUSSION GROUP Sunday, July 7, 8:30 - 10:30 a.m.in the Marriot Eastside, Crest Room Topic: "Topsy Part II...The Acquisition of New Media in the Academic Library" This year's discussion will focus on the acquisition, selection, licensing, and future of new media in the library. We will hear from several speakers and then have an open discussion. At this meeting we will also be selecting the two new co-chairs. Volunteers can contact either of the current co-chairs before the meeting to be included in the balloting. One librarian and one vendor representative are chosen to lead the discusison group. Contact Cynthia Coulter by e-mail at cynthia.coulter@uni.edu or John Riley at jdriley@javanet.com. Presenters: Trisha L. Davis - Head, Continuation Acquisition Division, The Ohio State University Libraries. Trisha will give us a librarian's perspective on the selection and acquisition of cd-rom and electronic products including comments on licensing and technology. Michael Stickney - Vice President of Sales and Marketing, Films for the Humanities. Michael will give us an overview of the video market as it relates to academic libraries and comment on performance rights and licensing, networking, distance learning, and the future of video technology. Tricia Bowers - Director of Publicity from the Voyager Company, will speak about the cd-rom market and the plans that her pioneering interactive media company has for future projects. Tricia will speak on "Taking New Media out of the Reference Room." At the conclusion of the speakers' remarks we will have a wide ranging question and discussion period. ELECTRONIC IMAGING DISCUSSION GROUP Saturday, July 6, 2:00-4:00 in the New York Hilton, Morgan Suite Topic: Image capture devices Presenters: Steve Chapman of Cornell University and Keith Purdy of Direct Image, Inc. Chapman will discuss flat bed scanners and similar capture devices and Purdy will discuss digital cameras. ********* ALA MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS IN NEW YORK All ALA members are invited and encouraged to attend Membership Meeting I on Saturday, July 6, from 4:15 to 5:15 at the Javits Center, Hall 3E. Candace Morgan, Chair of ALA's Intellectual Freedom Committee, will lead discussion on how our association's policies effect practice in providing access to electronic information. No one disputes that libraries have an important role in ensuring that their patrons have access to information in all formats -- increasingly, that means access to on-line information as well. Just exactly "what" information and for "whom" does, however, seem to be an issue as libraries develop policies governing the use of electronic information. Last January, the ALA Council unanimously passed a resolution reaffirming the Library Bill of Rights and adopting the recent interpretation, "Access to Electronic Information, Services, and Networks." Regardless of ALA principles, however, many libraries are fighting battles on the homefront regarding children's access and library responsibility. Can libraries realistically expect parents to monitor their children's journeys through cyberspace at the library? Because the Internet opens up the full spectrum of information, bypassing deliberate selection, has the library's role in governing access changed? Is filtering software a way of managing selection or is it a new way to censor? Members' opinions and insights make a difference and will help shape the future. Please come prepared Saturday afternoon to share your views or to simply listen to the views of other ALA members. This is YOUR meeting. Membership II will be held on Monday, June 8, from 8-10 p.m. in the Imperial Ballroom A, Sheraton New York. -- submitted by Sally G. Reed Chair, ALA Membership Committee sreed@leo.vsla.edu ********* AROUND ALA Needham Named State Librarian, Michigan George M. Needham has been appointed the new state librarian for Michigan by the Legislative Council. Currently executive director of the Public Library Association (PLA) in Chicago, Needham will assume his new duties by the middle of August. Needham has been with PLA since 1993. He manages the day-to-day operations of a 7,500 member professional association, which includes a national conference, continuing education, over 100 committees and a comprehensive agenda of publications. Before going to PLA, Needham served in numerous professional positions around the country. In Ohio, he was director of member services for the Ohio Library Association from 1990-1992, and from 1984-1989 was director of the Fairfield County District Library in Lancaster. In South Carolina, he served in numerous positions with the Charleston County Library, Charleston, from 1977-1984. Sullivan appointed Director, OLPR Colleen J. Sullivan is appointed director, Office for Library Personnel Resources (OLPR), effective July 1. Most recently she was Director of Career Planning and Placement at Wake Forest University, where she marketed the school and its graduates to the business community nationwide, assessed student capabilities and counseled students on career development, served as a member of the admissions committee, and managed on-campus and MBA interviewing and internship programs. She has also held positions with American Express Co., Wachovia Bank and Trust Co., AMF Hatteras Yachts, and Consolidated Coal Company. She has an MLS from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, an MSM in Education, Indiana University at Bloomington, and a BA from Denison University, Granville, Ohio. She is a member of ALA, ACRL, and SLA. Weeks Named Schools Administrator Ann Carlson Weeks has been appointed the Director of Library and Information Services, the Chicago Public Schools. Currently executive director of the American Association of School Librarians (AASL), executive director of the Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA), and director of the Library Power Program, Weeks will assume her new duties August 1, 1996. Weeks has been with ALA since 1982, joining the staff as Executive Director of the Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC). She has managed the day-to-day operations of each of ALA's youth divisions, and since 1989 has managed AASL and YALSA, including a national conference, continuing education programs, committees and a growing number of programs to improve library service to youth of all ages. ********* 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 (kwhittlesey@ala.org); 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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