ALCTS Network News v16n02 (July 12, 1998) URL = http://hegel.lib.ncsu.edu/stacks/serials/ann/ann-v16n02.txt ISSN: 1056-6694 ALCTS NETWORK NEWS An electronic publication of the Association for Library Collections & Technical Services Volume 16, Number 2 July 12, 1998 In this issue KEY ACTIONS OF THE ALCTS BOARD OF DIRECTORS AT THE 1998 ANNUAL CONFERENCE ANSI/NISO/LBI STANDARD FOR LIBRARY BINDING NEWS FROM THE ALA INTELLECTUAL FREEDOM COMMITTEE NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK 1999 ************ KEY ACTIONS OF THE ALCTS BOARD OF DIRECTORS AT THE 1998 ANNUAL CONFERENCE Following are the key actions, in summary form, taken by the ALCTS Board of Directors during the 1998 Annual Conference in Washington, D.C. Routine actions, such as adopting agendas and approving minutes, are not included. Dismissed the ALCTS/LITA Institute Planning Committee co-chaired by Carlen Ruschoff and Robin Wendler, with thanks for a job well done. "Managing Metadata for the Digital Library: Crosswalks or Chaos?," held May 4-5, 1998 in Washington, D.C., attracted 253 registrants. Approved the publication of "Audio Preservation: A Selective Annotated Bibliography and Brief Summary of Current Practices," by the PARS Photographic and Recording Media Committee Audio Preservation Task Force, Robin Dale, et al. [This was for sale at the ALA Store, and is available from the ALA Order Department.] Endorsed the recommendation from the ALCTS Publications Committee to publish the AS Technology Committee Vendor Research & Development Survey as an ALCTS publication on the ALCTS Web Site. Approved revised statement of LRTS Editorial Policy (http://www.ala.org/alcts/lrts/guide.html). Endorsed a resolution honoring CONSER on the occasion of its 25th Anniversary. [This was later adopted by the ALA Council and read at the CONSER reception on Sunday June 28; the full text is at http://www.ala.org/alcts/now/conser.html.] Approved memorial resolutions honoring Murray S. Martin and Mario Casalini; these were also later adopted by the ALA Council. Supported the resolution urging the support of the Klug-Boucher Amendment to H.R.2281, thus assuring fair use will remain in the digital age; ALCTS members are encouraged to contact their congressional representatives indicating their support--watch for further details. Disbanded the Task Force on International Activities with thanks and directed the International Relations Committee to be guided by the Task Force Report. Recognizing that in organizations with which it has a formal relationship, based on common interests, ALA may occasionally find it does not share a common commitment to human rights and social justice, the Board resolved that the ALA should consider the full range of its options, from severing ties to constructive engagement as a means of promoting its values at the same time that it is advancing the interests of the library profession. Referred the document on ALA Relations with External to the Organization and Bylaws Committee for review, with a report back to the ALCTS Board by its first Midwinter 1999 meeting. Changed the name of the Digital Resources Committee to Networked Resources and Metadata Committee. "Networked resources" covers the diversity of data and software available in an online environment such as the Internet and World Wide Web, excluding CD-ROM and other portable media which are within the purview of the ALCTS Media Resources Committee. The term "metadata" is used in its broadest sense as "data about data," information created and used to support the discovery and retrieval of networked resources. The new charge is: Recognizing that a coherent view of networked information resources and metadata issues will benefit the activities of the division, its committees, and sections, the committee is charged 1. To provide a broad framework for information exchange on current research developments, tools, and activities affecting networked information resources and metadata; 2. To coordinate and actively participate in the development and review of standards concerning networked resources and metadata in conjunction with the division's committees and sections, other units within ALA, and relevant outside agencies; and 3. To develop programs and to foster and sponsor education and training opportunities that contribute to and enhance an understanding of networked resources and metadata, their identity, content, technology, access, control, and use. Changed the charge to the ALCTS Planning Committee to be: To consider problems of technical services as a whole, including long-range division objectives and areas of new divisional interest. Voted to approve the FY 98/99 budget as submitted. Directed CCS to develop one or more preconferences and/or revenue-generating continuing education opportunities (traditional and/or electronic) on one or more of the following topics: LCSH subdivisions, AACRe, Cataloging for Kids, to be offered in FY 98/99, and directed the ALCTS Office to conduct a feasibility study of the cost and sources of funds for ALCTS Office support for a preconference or revenue-generating continuing education opportunity to be developed by CCS and offered in FY 98/99. Directed the ALCTS Program Committee to develop a mechanism for working wth section executive committee chairs to develop a more proactive program planning process. The committee's recommendations should be submitted to the ALCTS Board at its meeting at ALA Midwinter in Philadelphia. Reaffirmed the current guidelines that program speakers do not receive honoraria or paid expenses except in highly unusual circumstances; the full policy statement will be incorporated into the ALCTS Manual at www.ala.org/alcts. Established a task force to gather all section procedure documents and integrate them into the ALCTS Policy and Procedures Manual, reconceiving the Manual as a Web document. Approved distribution by the ALCTS Office of the Final Report of the Task Force on a Forum on Natural History Cataloging Issues, with a cover letter signed by John Mitchell [chair of the task force], to external organizations, for information purposes, and to encourage follow-up meetings. ************ ANSI/NISO/LBI STANDARD FOR LIBRARY BINDING At the recent meeting of the ALA/PARS Library Binding Discussion Group, a draft standard for library binding was discussed with comments noted. The NISO/LBI joint committee responsible for the work would be pleased to incorporate additional comments received by August 1, 1998, prior to submitting it to NISO for formal review and approval by NISO voting members (including ALA). The LBI already has reviewed and approved the current draft. The draft of the ANSI/NISO/LBI Standard for Library Binding, which can be viewed and downloaded in MS Word or .pdf, is at http://sunsite.berkeley.edu/Binding/index.html. Comments should be forwarded to Paul Parisi, email: paul@acmebook.com --Barclay Ogden, Chair of the NISO/LBI Committeee, bogden@library.berkeley.edu ************ NEWS FROM THE ALA INTELLECTUAL FREEDOM COMMITTEE The Office for Intellectual Freedom has written Guidelines and Considerations for Developing a Public Library Internet Use Policy, which was designed to answer specific policy questions from an intellectual freedom perspective. Although certainly not legal advice, these Guidelines requested by the IFC reinforce the principle that libraries, because they link individuals with the knowledge, information, literature, and other resources people seek, are the information source in our society. This principle reminds us that it is never libraries' role to keep individuals from what other people have to say. Not only are the Guidelines a valuable resource for those writing Internet use policies, they also are a reminder that although a very small fraction are not constitutionally protected, the overwhelming majority of materials on the Internet are protected by the First Amendment, and all Internet use policies should reflect that important information. See http://www.ala.org/alaorg/oif/internet.html. Since the 1998 Midwinter Meeting, the IFC has worked to produce a question-and-answer handout on the specifics of filtering issues it believes will be useful to librarians regarding such subjects as whether it is okay to install Internet filters in the children's room and whether libraries are required to provide Internet access at all. The IFC emphasizes that this document is by no means comprehensive, and it anticipates adding to it on a regular basis. See http://www.ala.org/alaorg/oif/interfaq.html. -- Don Wood, Office for Intellectual Freedom, dwood@ala.org ************ NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK 1999 The theme for next year's National Library Week, April 11-17, 1999 will be "Read! Learn! Connect! @ the Library." The annual observance will feature a national photo contest sponsored by ALA and the Library of Congress. "National Library Week celebrates something we often take for granted--how our nation's libraries enable us to read, learn and connect to information and resources that enrich our lives everyday," says Ann K. Symons, ALA president. U.S. libraries of all types are eligible to apply for a $4,000 National Library Week Grant sponsored by the Grolier Educational Corporation for the best library promotion tied to the goals and theme of National Library Week. The deadline is October 15, 1998. The winner will be notified in December. The photo contest, titled "Beyond Words: Celebrating America's Libraries," invites amateur and professional photographers to capture the spirit of our nation's libraries and how they touch our lives. Libraries of all types are encouraged to sponsor local contests in early 1999 and to announce local winners during National Library Week. Local winners must be forwarded for national judging by May 1. The contest is underwritten by Ingram Library Services. Tips for celebrating National Library Week, applications for the Grolier National Library Grant and photo contest guidelines will be available on the ALA Web page at http://www.ala.org after July 15. Materials are also available from the ALA Public Information Office, pio@ala.org. ************ 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. 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