ALCTS Network News v9n04 (March 24, 1995) URL = http://hegel.lib.ncsu.edu/stacks/serials/ann/ann-v9n04 ISSN: 1056-6694 ALCTS NETWORK NEWS An electronic publication of the Association for Library Collections & Technical Services Volume 9, Number 4 March 24, 1995 In this issue KEY ACTIONS OF THE ALCTS BOARD OF DIRECTORS, PHILDELPHIA NEH FELLOWSHIP APPLICATION DEADLINE SET FOR MAY 1 CRL, CPA ANNOUNCE AFFILIATION EDITOR SOUGHT FOR INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND LIBRARIES ************************************************************************** KEY ACTIONS OF THE ALCTS BOARD OF DIRECTORS, PHILDELPHIA Following are the key actions of the ALCTS Board of Directors at the Midwinter Meeting, Philadelphia, PA, Feburary 4-7, 1995: Commendation to Yvonne McLean, LAMA/ALCTS Program Assistant, and the office staff for the timely distribution of the Midwinter schedule and room information via AN2 Commitment to hold a membership reception at the Midwinter conference each year, following the success of the reception held Friday, February 3, 1995 Cosponsorship of the following 1995 Annual Conference programs: LRRT "Digital Libraries: Research on Innovative Approaches to Meet Information Needs"; LITA TESLA "SGML: Creating and Delivering Full Texts in the Library"; ACRL STS "Preserving the Record of Science and Technology: A Call to Action" (by PARS); LAMA SASS Acquisitions Committee "Why EDI? What Managers Need to Know to Make Informed Judgments" (by AS); ALA SRRT's Task Force on Alternatives in Print's "Pushing the Boundaries: Fines and Libraries" (by SS); and PLA's Library Service to Children Committee's "Collection Development: Shifting Paradigms in Children's Services." Cosponsorship of the following 1996 Anual Conference program: PLA's International Relations Committee's program on challenges to international libraries Travel support for seven individuals who represent ALA on IFLA Standing Committees in the areas of ALCTS interest: Robert Holley, Olivia Madison, Dora Biblarz, Wanda Dole, Barbara Tillett, Marjorie Bloss, and Ruth Carter Endorsement in principle of the PVLR Internship proposal with the understanding it encompasses the full range of ALCTS functions and a strong evaluation component Adoption of a "Resolution in Support of Reauthorization of the National Endowment for the Humanities," which was later approved by the ALA Council) (see AN2, v. 9, no. 1) Endorsement of ALA Goal 2000 and the dues increase necessary for implementation Endorsement of resolutions presented by the ALCTS Legislation Committee on Support for Library Fellows and Fulbright Programs and in appreciation of Ray Fry Approval of a preliminary budget for the 1996 fiscal year showing a projected revenue of $519,208, for a $8,962 surplus and adopted the ALCTS Five-Year Financial Plan; Endorsement of CCS sponsorship of a program on the Program for Cooperative Cataloging at the PLA 1996 National Conference ************************************************************************* NEH FELLOWSHIP APPLICATION DEADLINE SET FOR MAY 1 The deadline for applying for NEH Fellowships is May 1, 1995. Fellowships are available for up to twelve months for study or research on projects that will make significant contributions to the humanities. Scholars associated with institutions such as libraries, museums, and historical societies are eligible and should apply by May 1, 1995. For more information or for an application call or write to Division of Research Programs, National Endowment for the Humanities, Room 316, 1100 Pennsylvania Avenue, N. W., Washington, D. C. 20506, phone: 202/606-8466. ************************************************************************* CRL, CPA ANNOUNCE AFFILIATION The boards of directors of the Commission on Preservation and Access (CPA) and the Council on Library Resources (CLR) have voted to affiliate with one another, with the first step being a joint presidency. Deanna B. Marcum will serve as president of both organizations. Marcum, who was vice-president of CLR, has also been Director of Public Service and Collection Management at the Library of Congress and Dean of the School of Library and Information Science at The Catholic University of America. Billy E. Frye, chair of CPA, and Martin M. Cummings, chair of CRL, issued a statement which said, "We see the joint appointment as a major step in strengthening the programs of CLR and the Commission as they support and advocate the essential role of libraries in a time of changing opportunites and needs." The two organizations will maintain separate missions, objectives, boards, and fiscal responsibilities, but will undertake cooperative projects if deemed advisable by the two boards. Both organizations are committed to helping shape the future of librarianship and the institutions that preserve and provide access to our cultural heritage, while making information available to all citizens. CPA develops and encourages collaborative strategies for preserving and providing access to the accumulated human record; CLR assists libraries in finding cooperative solutions to problems. ************************************************************************* EDITOR SOUGHT FOR INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND LIBRARIES The Library and Information Technology Association (LITA) is seeking an editor for its publication _Information Technology and Libraries_ (ITAL), the official LITA journal. The deadline for applications is May 15. The successful candidate will work for a period of nine months as editor-designate of the quarterly publication beginning after the ALA Annual Conference, June 22-29, in Chicago. She or her would take over the editorship for a three-year term beginning with the March 1996 issue. The editor assumes final authority for the content of each _ITAL_ issue and is responsible for acknowledging manuscripts and assigning them for editorial review by a member of the Editorial Board. The editor will also consider and implement the use of new technologies for the acquisition and distribution of manuscripts and information. Applicants must be active LITA members and knowledgeable about current issues in library automation, information technology and networking, must have a publication record or background demonstrating excellent writing skills, recognized scholarship in the field and editing experience, and must be able to attend the ALA Annual Conference and Midwinter Meeting and LITA national conferences to chair the ITAL editorial board meetings. Experience in electronic publishing and networked information is desired. The editor will be reimbursed for travel, lodging expenses (not meals) and free press registration for the ALA Annual Conference and Midwinter Meeting. No reimbursement is provided for the LITA national conference held every three years. Interested individuals should submit a letter of application, a resume, names, addresses, telephone numbers and e-mail addresses of three references, and examples of prior work (or bibliographic citations for published workers) to: George Machovec, Chair, LITA Publications Committee, Colorado Alliance of Research Libraries, 3801 E. Florida, Suite 370, Denver, CO 80210. Telephone: 303-758-3030, ext. 156. FAX: 303-758-0606. E-mail: gmachove@carl.org. Interviews will be held on June 24 and 25, during the ALA Annual Conference in Chicago. For more information, contact: Linda Knutson, Executive Director, LITA, 50 E. Huron St., Chicago, IL 60611. Telephone: 800-545-2433, ext. 4267, or 312-280-4267. FAX: 312-280-3257. E-mail: linda.knutson@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. Huron St., Chicago, IL 60611; Robert P. Holley, President; Karen Muller, Executive Director. Editor: Karen Whittlesey (u34261@uicvm); Editorial Advisory Board: Jennifer Younger, Robert P. Holley, David Farrell; Editorial Assistance: Karen Muller 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. To subscribe, issue the network command "tell listserv@uicvm sub alcts [your name]." 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