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American Library Association Potential Candidate Nomination

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Maureen Sullivan

Current Position:

Organization Development Consultant and Educator, 1991, Maureen Sullivan Associates, 3696 Thomas Point Road, Annapolis, MD 21403

Previous Positions:

Professor of Practice, Ph.D., Managerial Leadership in the Information Professions, Graduate School of Library and Information Science, Simmons College 2007‐present Human Resources Administrator, Yale University Libraries, 1983‐1991 Management Training Specialist, Association of Research Libraries, 1980‐1983

Degrees and Certificates:

University of Maryland, MLS, 1976 University of Maryland, BA History, 1974

ALA and/or ALA‐APA Activities:

Co‐Chair, Our Authors, Our Advocates Initiative, 2010‐2011

Co‐Chair, Emerging Leaders Initiative, 2006‐2010

Member, Core Values Task Force, 2000‐2004 Member, Competencies for Librarians Task Force, 2000‐2002 Chair, Office for Library Personnel Resources Advisory Committee, 1991‐93 Chair, Minority Fellowship Program Advisory Board, 1989‐1995 Chair, H. W. Wilson Staff Development Award Jury, 1985 Member, Nominations Committee, 1986 Consultant, Advisory Committee to the Office for Library Outreach Services, 1988‐1995 Member, Hugh Atkinson Memorial Award Jury, 1993‐1997 President, Association of College and Research Libraries, 1998‐99 Member, ACRL Personnel and Staff Development Officers Discussion Group, 1980‐ Chair, ACRL/Harvard Leadership Institute Advisory Committee, 1999‐2004 Member, ACRL 2003 and 2005 National Conference Planning Committee President, Library Leadership, Administration and Management Association, 1988‐89 Chair, LAMA Personnel Administration Section, 1984‐85

Offices held in the ALA‐APA, state, & regional library associations, and other associations (include DATES):

Connecticut White House Conference on Libraries and Information Services Planning Committee, 1989‐1990

Honors and Awards (library and non‐library, including DATES):

Named the 2010 Academic/Research Librarian of the Year by the Association of College and Research Libraries Recipient of the American Library Association’s Elizabeth Futas Catalyst for Change Award in 1999 Chicago Public Library’s 2006 Charlotte Kim Scholar in Residence: The Promise of Appreciative Inquiry in Library Organizations

Major Accomplishments:

As ACRL president, co‐founded the Leadership Institute for Academic Librarians at the Harvard Graduate School of Education in 1999 and have served on the faculty annually since 2000; designed and facilitated numerous workshops and institutes for libraries, library consortia and library associations including TALL Texans Institute, New England Library Leadership Symposium, Mountain Plains Leadership Institute, New Jersey Leadership Academy, Iowa Leadership Institute; Learning Community Director for the Urban Libraries Council's Librarians for America's Neighborhoods program; frequent speaker and presenter at ALA and ALA Chapter conferences on such topics as transforming libraries, redesigning work, leading from any position, fostering collaboration, making the case for the library's value, creating a culture of diversity and inclusion, delivering quality service, using power and influence to advance the library's place in its community; consultant to libraries of all types on strategic planning, work redesign, changing roles and contribution of librarians, revising support staff classification structures, developing teams; facilitator of the 3rd Congress on Professional Education: Focus on Support Staff (COPE III)

Publications:

Co‐author with Robert D. Stueart of two Neal‐Schuman publications: Developing Library Leaders (2010) and Performance Analysis and Appraisal (1991)

"The Promise of Appreciative Inquiry in Library Organizations," Library Trends, Volume 53, Number 1, 2004

Links for further information:

http://maureensullivan.org/

Statement of Professional Concerns:

This is a time of great opportunity and challenge for libraries, librarians and library staff. We must strengthen our ability to make the case for how we make a difference in the lives of the people in our communities. I believe ALA is the best resource and most effective voice for libraries on a national level. The 2011‐2015 Strategic Plan provides an excellent framework for ensuring a vibrant future for the profession. My professional concerns include: (1) competition from publishers and other vendors of information access who believe they can bypass libraries and sell information products directly to the publics we serve; (2) challenges to and erosion of our principles and values, especially intellectual freedom, privacy, and access to information; (3) the difficulty those we serve have in achieving information and media literacy as the complex world of information explodes in a socially networked environment; (4) preparing ourselves to lead the transformation necessary to remain vital and relevant in the digital world; (5) capitalizing on the talents and commitments of everyone who works in our libraries; (6) strengthening our commitment to create a culture of inclusion and diversity in ALA and in our organizations; and (7) collaborating with our international colleagues to ensure quality library service around the world.

We must continue to provide free and open access to information. We must increase our efforts to defend and foster our principles and values locally, nationally and globally. Our ability to make the case for the value of libraries in community development, life‐long learning and education is essential to our democracy. Continued collaboration with our international colleagues is critical to advocacy for the value of libraries and the work of librarians and library staff throughout the world. ALA and ALA‐APA must be at the forefront of this work.

Member of ALA since:

1977

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Sue Stroyan

Current Position:

Information Services Librarian, 2008, Illinois Wesleyan University, Ames Library, P.O. Box 2899, Bloomington, IL 61702‐2899

Previous Positions:

Director, Digital Citizen Project, Illinois State University, Normal, IL 2007‐‐2008 University Librarian ,Illinois Wesleyan University, 1992‐2007 Assistant Executive Director, Illinois Valley Library System, Pekin, IL 1988‐1992


Illinois State University, Bachelor of Science, Library Science and American History, 1972 University of Illinois, Masters in Science, Library Science, 1973 University of Illinois, Doctor of Philosophy, Library Science, 1986


ALA Council ‐ Member‐at‐large 1994‐1998 Awards Committee 1984‐1986, 2007, Chair 2008‐2010 Donald H. Kohlstedt Award 1981‐1983, Jury Chair 1985‐1986 Ken Haycock Award Jury 2007 Lippincott Jury 2009‐2010 ALA Self Study Committee 1992‐1995 ALA Division Executive Boards’ Joint Session Program, Chair 1992 Conference Program Committee 1992 ALA Division Leadership Program, Chair 1991 ACRL: Small College Mentor Program,1996‐1997, 1998‐1999, 2007; Coordinating Committee for ACRL Advocacy Initiatives 2004 ‐2008; National Conference Executive Committee, Detroit Co‐chair Scenarios Subcommittee 1997‐99; National Conference Executive Committee, Denver Co‐chair Keynote Speakers 1999‐2001; National Conference Executive Committee, Charlotte Co‐chair Poster Sessions 2001‐2003; Marketing Academic Research Libraries Committee 2002‐2004; Wonewok @ Your Library Workshop 2002; Mentor: for the Sharon A. Hogan Management Symposium 2003; Presidential Grassroots Advocacy Toolkit Task Force 2004‐2006; College Library Section: Nominating Committee 1995‐1996; LAMA: Editorial Advisory Board 1991‐1992; Task Force on Marketing 1989‐1990; Recognition of Achievement 1987‐1989, Chair 1987‐1989; Orientation 1984‐86, Chair 1985‐1986; Junior Members Round Table (JMRT): Professional Booth Committee 1977‐78, Chair 1978‐79; Social Committee 1977‐1978.


Beta Phi Mu International Library and information Studies Honor Society:

Board Member‐at‐Large 1996‐2004

Vice‐President 2007‐2009

President 2009 ‐2010, Past‐President 2010‐2011

LAMA: Director at Large 1986‐1988 Vice‐President 1990‐1991 President 1991‐1992; Past‐President 1992‐1993 Junior Members Round Table (JMRT): Director of Conference Arrangements 1979‐80 Director of Membership, Awards, and Continuing Education 1980‐81 SnowBird Leadership Conference, Mentor 1998, 1999, 2000 Illinois Library Association: Vice President 1994‐95 President 1995‐96 Past‐President 1996‐97 Second Century Fund Drive 1997 Executive Director Search 1995, Chair Conference Committee, Chair 1994‐96 Centennial Committee, Chair 1994‐96 Finance Committee 1995‐96 Public Policy Committee 1994‐96 Legislative Consultant Search 1984‐86 Membership Function 1989‐91, Chair, 1990‐91 Hugh Atkinson Memorial Award Committee 1987 Illinois State Library: Synergy, The Illinois Library Leadership Initiative, Mentor 2002‐2004 Illinois Library Computer Systems Organization (ILCSO) name change to CARLI: President 2003‐2005 Strategic Planning Committee 1992‐95 Vision & Leadership Transition Team 2003‐2005 ISL Functional Specifications Task Force 1994‐95 The Reference Librarian Editorial Board Haworth Press 2005 ‐current Highsmith Press Editorial Advisory Board 1992‐1999


Mortar Board, 1971 Beta Phi Mu 1973 Illinois State University Outstanding Graduate in Library Science Award, 1984 Medical Library Association, Academy of Health Information Professionals ‐ Certified 1983 at highest level ‐‐ Distinguished Member Received Full Professor rank having met research and service requirements at Illinois Wesleyan University in 2001


With increasingly responsible roles in public, special, a multitype library system, and an academic library over the past thirty‐four years, my work experience has provided me the opportunity to perform or supervise all aspects of library work. My accomplishments include numerous successful building projects, teaching undergraduate library science courses, managing a major water disaster, developing or expanding: a print academic collection, an academic discipline liaison program, an information literacy program, a jail population, a bookmobile program to underserved populations, and a table of contents personal service to medical personnel. In all of my roles I have advocated for all types of libraries both at the state and national level. I participated in research projects including an anthological study and one concerned with illegal downloading of copyrighted media materials. In my professional association roles I have lead national (LLAMA, Beta Phi Mu), state (Illinois), and consortia (CARLI) organizations always with a leadership style of cooperation and collaboration as keys to success. My work and professional associations’ activities provide me with the skills to lead ALA.

Publications:

Co‐authored with Ehrhardt, M. “Sources of Medical Evidence” Chapter 7, Medical Evidence. Illinois Institute for

Continuing Legal Education, 1993, new edition 1997. Library Facility Planning, Medical Library Association, Chicago, 1993. (2nd edition) “Qualifications Sought by Employers of Health Sciences Librarians, 1986.” Bulletin of the Medical Library Association vol. 75:3 (July 1986).


http://libguides.iwu.edu/sstroyan ‐‐ my library home page http://www.erialproject.org/ ‐‐ Home page of a research project I have been a member of for the past two years.


Libraries are critical to the people of this country! Despite incredibly difficult economic times, librarians have been leading from libraries—achieving remarkable success and making a positive impact in their communities. I’m inspired by the dedication that we as a profession have shown to our patrons and to the mission of libraries, and as president I will share our success stories with legislators and community leaders to help them understand how essential libraries are to their constituents. This is our number one concern and it must be addressed today! I will advocate for better funding for libraries. In the same way that ALA is the “go‐to” organization when a library faces an intellectual freedom challenge, we must make ALA the organization to which library staff turn when they face other equally daunting challenges ‐ to their budgets, to their ability to keep up with changes in technology, in some cases, to their very survival. The message must always be, “ALA is there for me,” in large ways and small. As your president, I want to see members share collective knowledge and collaborate through social networking tools, toolkits, e‐resources, and publications, connecting with each other more openly and easily. My passion for libraries began with my first job at the age of 16, as a page in a public library. Through more than 35 year of library leadership, I’ve held positions in all types of libraries: public, special, academic, an instructor in a school library program, and even a multitype library system. As a librarian on the frontline, I can articulate the challenges that we all face and advocate for all types of libraries. I bring a great breadth and depth of experience to the role of ALA president. I know from my own experience that we can lead from libraries.


1976

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NOMINATED COUNCILOR‐AT‐LARGE

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Mustafa Abbas Abdelwahid

Current Position:

Library Director, 2010, Abu Dhabi University, P.O. Box 59911, Abu Dhabi, AA 00000, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES

Previous Positions:

Head of Collection Development at Auburn Research Library on African American Culture and History, Atlanta, GA 2005‐2010 Librarian for Graduate Programs Alabama State University, 2003‐2005 Cyber Librarian PT American Public University/American Military University 2007‐Present


Auburn University –Alabama, PhD Public Policy and Public Administration ‐ 2008; University of Wisconsin, M.L.I.S. Master of Information Science ,2003; University of North Carolina at Greensboro, North Carolina.B.A., Political Science/ Global Affairs and International Development 2000; Baku State University‐Former Soviet Union L.L.M., Master of Laws 1993


ALA Diversity Committee 2010‐2011 BCALA


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Dean's list Auburn University 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008


As a head of the collection development and the technical services at Auburn Avenue Research Library on African American culture and History I helped in realizing the library goals of becoming one of the major research centers in African studies, during my tenure the election of the library was almost doubled, the library have become a major research center in the Southeast region. As a cyber librarian with American Public University/American Military University, I helped in fully integrating the library as part of the University curriculum through e‐bibliographies, subject guides etc.

Publications:

The Rise of the Islamic Movement in Sudan 1945‐1989. The Edwin Mellen Press, 11/2008. The Autobiography of Dusé Mohamed Ali, 1866‐1945: A Pioneer of Pan‐Africanism and Afro‐Asian Solidarity Movements. Africa World Press/The Red Sea Press. Forthcoming


During the last decades technology had greatly affected the way that libraries function, unfortunately, we as librarians are still struggling with this reality, while library schools and newly graduated librarians were able to some degree to adapt to this new reality, the vast majority of us are still in state of denial, as a result we increasingly seeing the widening gap between older and new generations in the library, between technology‐savvy young professionals and library administrators. I strongly believe that ALA must play a more active role in bridging this gap, thus helping the profession as a whole to thrive.

Another issue of importance is the relation of ALA with library professional associations overseas, especially in developing countries. From my new position in UAE, I can see how the rising cost of education materials is hindering and undermining the education process in these countries, ALA must play an active role in becoming the voice for those voiceless libraries in developing countries and advocate for their cause.


2004

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Rosina Alaimo

Current Position:

School Librarian, 1989, Maple West Elementary School, 851 Maple Road, Williamsville, NY, 14221

Previous Positions:

School Librarian, K‐8, Buffalo Public School District, 1986‐1989 Language Arts Teacher, secondary level, Kenmore Town of Tonawanda Union Free School District, 1967‐1974 Page, Buffalo and Erie County Public Library, 1960‐1967


State University of New York at Buffalo, Master of Library Science, 1989 State University College of New York at Buffalo, Master of Science in Education, 1986 State University College of New York at Buffalo, Bachelor of Science in Education, 1967


AASL, Region II Director, 2008‐2010 AASL, Region II Director‐elect, 2006‐2008 AASL, Membership Committee, Chair, 2005‐2006 AASL, Affiliate Assembly Chair, 2003‐2006 (Chair‐elect, Chair, Past Chair) AASL, 2005 National Conference co‐chair, 2003‐2006 AASL Advocacy Committee, 2004‐2007 AASL Awards Committee, 2000‐2001 AASL, Frances Henne Award Subcommittee, Chair, 1999‐2000 AASL, Recruitment to the Profession Committee, 2002‐2003


New York Library Association, President, 2006‐2009; President‐elect, President and Past President New York Library Association, Conference Exhibit Chair, 1999 and 2000

School Library Media Section of the New York Library Association (SLMS), AASL Delegate, 2004‐2009 SLMS, Membership Chair, 2009‐present SLMS, President, 2003‐2006; President‐elect, President and Past President SLMS, Secretary, 1998‐2001 SLMS, Conference Exhibits Chair, 1997 and 1998 SLMS, Affiliate Assembly Chair, 1996‐1998 SLMS. Member of Educational Leadership Committee, 1996 to the present

School Librarians Association of Western New York (SLAWNY), President, 1993‐1995; President‐elect, President, Past‐President SLAWNY, Treasurer, 1996‐2006 SLAWNY, Spring Sharing Exhibit Chair, 1996‐2005 SLAWNY, Conference Exhibits Chair

Non‐library related: Teacher Center Policy Board member, 1995‐2011; Chair‐‐1995‐2008 Technology Facilitator and coordinator‐‐Maple West Elementary School‐‐2005 to the present Williamsville Central School District Staff Development Council, 2000‐2006 State University of New York at Buffalo Department of Library and Information Science Advisory Board, 2006‐2009 Many curriculum writing teams throughout the years I have been employed by the Williamsville Central School District.


SLAWNY nominated me to be the first recipient of their new "Outstanding Advocate of School Libraries Award" in 2008.


I am very proud of my contributions to my profession both as a practicing school librarian and as a member of the professional organizations I have served. I am passionate about librarianship and I look for ways to promote school libraries and librarians wherever I go. I work very closely with teachers, administrators and parents to make sure that the library program is aligned with the state and national standards as well as with the standards practiced in our district. I strive to make the library a dynamic, exciting place where learning is an adventure. I have served on many district‐wide curriculum writing committees and have added the library perspective to each. By attending conferences and meeting librarians throughout the country, I have brought new ideas to my teachers and students.

Publications:

"6 Super Reasons to Attend a National Conference", Knowledge Quest, Summer 2005 "Affiliate Assemble: Grassroots for Action", Knowledge Quest, Nov/Dec/ 2005 President's report for the NYLA Bulletin, quarterly


The library profession is constantly evolving. We, as librarians, have moved from a print world to the ever‐changing technology structure that we have today. We are constantly hearing from the media and other learned people that the book is dead and that libraries will disappear. Well, I'm here to say that libraries are not going to disappear. They will change as they have already changed to meet the needs of our constituents but the core of librarianship will not change. We will still be here to feed people's needs for information in all formats. We will still be here to steer people to the right material. And we will still be here to provide the "joy of reading and discovery" to young children. The physical place we call a library may change, but librarians will continue to provide the basic services that people have come to expect.


1991

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J. Douglas (Doug) Archer

Current Position:

Reference/Peace Studies Librarian, 1982/2002, Hesburgh Libraries of Notre Dame, 109 Hesburgh Library, University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, IN, 46556

Previous Positions:

Monographic Acquisitions Librarian, University of Notre Dame, 1981‐82; Acquisitions Staff, University of Notre Dame, 1978‐81; Pastor, Church of the Brethren & American Baptist U.S.A. congregations, 1970‐78


Western Michigan University, MLS, 1981; Colgate Rochester Crozer Divinity School, MDiv, 1972; Duke University, AB, Religion, 1968


ALA: Member, Task Force on Proposed Google Book Search (GBS) Settlement, 2010‐‐‐‐; Member, Office for Information Freedom Executive Director Search Committee, 2009; Chair, Intellectual Freedom Committee (IFC), 2008‐09; Member, IFC, 2006‐10; Member, IFC Privacy Subcommittee, 2010‐‐‐‐; Intellectual Freedom Round Table (IFRT): Chair, 2007‐09; Vice Chair, 2006‐07; Director at Large, 2004‐06; Secretary, 1986 & 1990‐92; Member, Executive Board, 1983‐87, 1990‐95, 2002‐‐‐‐; Liaison to ALA IFC, 2009‐‐‐‐; Liaison to the Freedom to Read Foundation, 1983‐85; member of 7 (chair of 4) additional IFRT committees; ACRL: Chair, Ethics Committee, 2004‐05; Co‐Founder, Philosophical, Religious and Theological Studies Discussion Group, 1990; RUSA: Chair, Reference Services in Medium‐Sized Research Libraries Discussion Group Steering Committee, 1988‐89; Member, Reference Services in Medium‐Sized Research Libraries Discussion Group Steering Committee, 1985‐90; NMRT: Cognotes Committee, 1982‐84


Freedom to Read Foundation: Member, Board of Directors (ex officio), 2008‐09; Peace and Justice Studies Association (PJSA): Member, Board of Directors, 2005‐‐‐‐; Member, Academic Freedom Committee, 2006‐‐‐‐; Harmonizer (Ombudsperson), 2007‐‐‐‐; North American ALEPH Users Group: Chair, OPAC Enhancement Group, 2002‐03; Member, OPAC Enhancement Group, 2000‐03; Indiana Library Federation (ILF): Chair, Intellectual Freedom Committee, 1999‐02 & 2007‐10; Member, Intellectual Freedom Committee, 1983‐87, 1997‐03, 2005‐10; Chair, District 1 Planning Committee, 1984‐85 & 1999‐00; Member, District 1 Planning Committee, 1982‐85, 1997‐ 03, & 2004‐‐‐‐


“Outstanding Performance” Award, Hesburgh Libraries of Notre Dame, 2010; Who’s Who in America, Marquis, 2009; Rev. Paul J. Foik, C. S. C. Award, University of Notre Dame, 2004; ILF ProQuest/SIRS Intellectual Freedom Award, 2004; “Outstanding Performance” Award, University Libraries of Notre Dame, 1999; Member, ILF Intellectual Freedom Committee, ALA IFRT SIRS State Program Award for 1985‐1986; Who’s Who in Religion in America, Marquis, 1975


For ALA, I led IFC efforts to prepare “Religion in American Libraries, a Q & A” (2008‐10); to achieve Council approval of a resolution urging Congress to "sunset" section 215 of the USA PATRIOT Act (2009); and to receive Council approval of seven new or revised Interpretations of the Library Bill of Rights (2008‐09). I also developed an e‐ decision making procedures for the IFRT Executive Board (2007‐08) and for the PJSA Executive Board (2009); and produced the first electronic issue of the IFRT Report (2003). For ILF, I led initiatives to include Intellectual Freedom in the ILF Values Statement (2006) and continue IFC as a committee of the ILF Board (2006). At Notre Dame, I assisted in drafting the Library Faculty's Statement on Academic Freedom (2006); procedures for responding to the USA PATRIOT Act (2002); and Intellectual Freedom policy statement (1999‐2001) and led OPAC screen design efforts for ten years (1994‐2004) including the first implementation of the ALEPH 500 Web OPAC in the United States.

Publications:

“Serving the Religious Information Needs of Our Communities without Blowing the Budget: Part 2, Scriptures,” Indiana Libraries, 2008, v 27 (1), pp. 19‐25; “An RFID Primer and Intellectual Freedom Caution,” Indiana Libraries, 2007, v 26 (1), pp. 21‐26; “Liberty, Security and Indiana Libraries,” Indiana Libraries, 2006, v. 25 (3), pp. 18‐21


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In the face of great economic distress, rapid technological innovation, continuing concern for national security and growing threats to privacy, ALA must maintain its strong advocacy of First Amendment liberties ‐‐ the freedom to read, view, hear or otherwise access whatever you choose and to think or believe as you will.


1980

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Mary Biblo

Current Position:

Librarian Emeritus, Rowley Library, 1970, University of Chicago, 1362 E. 59th St., Chicago, IL 60637

Previous Positions:

Head Librarian, Rowley Library, University of Chicago Laboratory Schools, 1970‐1998


Rosary College, (now Dominican University) M.L.S., 1970 Roosevelt University, B.S., 1966


Councilor‐at‐large, 1978 ‐ Com. On the Status of Women in Leadership, 1989‐92; Com. On Minority concern, 1984‐ 88, ch, 1984; Intellectual Freedom Com. 1981‐82; Mon. Com., 1979‐80; Com. On Org. (COO), 1977‐80; Scarecrow Press Equality Award Com. 1991‐92. AASL: Intellectual Freedom Com. (IFC), local rep., 1974‐76; NPSS Prog. Com., 1983. Intellectual Freedom Round Table (IFRT); Exec. Bd., 1977‐78; John Phillip Immroth Memorial Award Com., 1979‐80; Intellectual Freedom Representation and Inf. Com., 1979‐83. Social Resp. Round Table (SRRT); Action Council Coor., 1977‐78 Coretta S. King Award Task Force; Coretta S. King Award Com.; Coretta S. King Fund Raising Com. Local Arrangements Com. 1976 Conf.; Melvill Dewey Medal Jury, 1979‐80; Nat'l. Caucus of Black Lns.; Exec Bd., 1974‐80; Treas., 1988‐92; Newbery Com. 1985. International Relations Comm. 1995‐1997; ALA/SRRT Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Task Force 1989‐; Chair, Bogle‐Pratt Int’l. Travel Award Com. 2006‐2007; Ethics Com., 2006‐ 2007.


Intl. Fedn. Of L. Assn., (IFLA): Standing Com. on School Libraries, 1989‐97. Women's Interest Group, co‐ch., 1991‐ 93; Women's Interests in Lnship Round Table, secy. IL L. Assn. (ILA); Memb., 1970; Intellectual Freedom Com., 1976‐ 78; Social Resp Round Table 1979; Memb. Com., 1983. IL Assn. For Media in Educ. (IAME); Memb. 1970; chairperson; Exh. Com., 1979 Annual Conf; Awards Com., ch., 1986‐88. Nat'l. Caucus of Black Lns., Chicago Chapt.: Treas., 1974‐79; Pres., 1980‐84 Charlemae Hill Rollins Scholarship Com., 1983; Chicago‐Metro Hist. Fair. Judge, 1983. IL White House Conf. On L. & Inf. Serv.: Delegate, 1978; Resource Com., 1978. Chicagoland Assn. For Media in High Schools, 1978‐‐Children's Reading Round Table (CRRT); Pres. 1982‐83 Awards Com., 1978‐81 Ch., 1981; Legis. Com., ch., 1979, IL State Bd. Of Educ.: Media & L Adv. Council 1984‐88; V‐Ch., Nat'l Assn. of Independent Schools, Com. on Diversity, 1988‐1993; New York Library Association.


Distinguished Service to the Black Caucus, 1966; Klingenstein Fellowship, Teachers College, Columbia University, 1984; Master Teacher, University of Chicago Laboratory School.


My effort to establish an International Federation of Library Associations (IFLA) Round Table for Women's Interests in Librarianship is a major accomplishment. The assurance that women of color from around the world would be involved was a significant development. The round Table has now been advanced to a section which is a significant recognition of its importance by IFLA. Reviews of a Decade of Censorship in America: The Threat to Classrooms and Libraries, 1966‐75, by L. B. Woods; Censors in Classroom: The Mind Benders by Edward B. Jenkinson, in the Journal of Library History, Vol. 17, No. 2, Spring 1982, Univ. of TX Press. Contributor to the ALA Yearbook (Article on Social Resp. Round Table) 1977‐78. North Central Assn. Accrediting Team: Member 1979, "Gifted Students as Part of the Total School Environment." In the Bookmark, Winter 1980, pp. 297‐299.


Serving as a Councilor of the American Library Association is an opportunity to serve the profession and the membership, as well as the community of library users. It is through the Council that expressions of membership concerns are most often heard. Though many have worked diligently over the years, there are still many unresolved problems to face. The issues of intellectual freedom, censorship and social issues are still with us. We must work

harder to meet the needs of our constituencies.

We must reinforce our commitment to serve the unserved and underserved.

We must respond to the concerns of minorities within our profession as well as our concern for financial remuneration consistent with the importance of our role in society.

Finally I fully support the efforts of the Association to meet the financial needs of library workers by encouraging the Allied Professional Association to work for better salaries.


1970

Eileen K. Bosch

Current Position: Sr. Assistant Librarian, 2007, California State University, Long Beach, 1250 Bellflower Blvd., Long Beach, CA 90840‐1901

Previous Positions:

Sr. Assistant Librarian, California State University, Long Beach, 2007; LMTA 2, Jerome Library, Bowling Green State University, 2000‐2007.


Kent State University, MLIS, 2006; Bowling Green State University, M. Ed., 2000; Centro Educacional de Niteroi, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 1997.


ALA Scholarship & Grant Committee, Juror, 2010‐12; ALA Diversity Research Grants, Committee Member, 2010‐11; ALA Spectrum Leadership Institute Planning Committee, Co‐Chair, 2009; ALA Spectrum Leadership Institute Planning Committee, Session Coordinator, 2008; ALA Spectrum Professional Options Fair Committee, Co‐Coordinator, 2008; California Academic and Research Libraries (CARL)/DIAL‐South (Diversity in Academic Libraries), Committee Member, 2007‐.

Offices held in the ALA‐APA, state, & regional library associations, and other associations (include DATES): Asian Pacific American Librarians Association (APALA), Member‐at‐Large, 2010‐2012; APALA Public Relations, Committee Member, 2011‐2012; APALA Literary Award, Adult Fiction Committee Member, 2011‐2012; REFORMA, Ad‐Hoc Spectrum/REFORMA Scholarship, Juror, 2010.


ALA Office of Intellectual Freedom (OIF), Emerging Leader Sponsor Travel Award, 2009‐2010; Enhancing Educational Effectiveness Technology Award, CSULB, 2008‐2009; ALA Spectrum Scholar Scholarship, 2005‐2006; Academic Library Association of Ohio (ALAO) Support Staff Award, 2005; IMLS & Kent State University Scholarship: New Librarians, New Leaders: Educating the Next Generation of School Media Specialists and Young Adult Librarians, 2004.


Presented extensive body of research in topics related to mentoring, bilingual library services, and library services for international students at national and regional conferences: Library Orientation Exchange (LOEX) Conference, 2008; LOEX of the West, 2008, 2010; ALA Conference, 2008, 2010; ACRL 2009; CARL 2008, 2010; REFORMA III Conference, 2008.

Publications: Bosch, E., Ramachandran, H., Luévano, S., and Wakiji, E. (2010).CSULB Resource Team Model: An innovative mentoring program for academic librarians. The New Review of Academic Librarianship, 16(1), 57‐74; Bosch, E. (July, 2009). Facebook etiquette—What should you do when your boss sends you a “friend” request on Facebook? Library Worklife: HR E‐News for Today’s Leaders, 6(7); Bosch, E. and Molteni, V.E. (2008). Building and designing bridges: Enabling bilingual academic learning experiences. In B. Sietz (Ed.). Thirty‐Sixth National LOEX Library Instruction Conference: Librarian as Architect: Planning, Building and Renewing (pp. 41‐44). Ypsilanti: LOEX Press.


As a citizen of the world and a global librarian, I am committed in advocating for the importance of Libraries in our society. Being an immigrant in two countries has taught me about the gift that librarians have in empowering people and fostering democracy through information literacy. I am also very aware and sensitive to the issues and challenges that many librarians face serving underrepresented communities. I am eager to work with ALA units and affiliates to promote the importance of establishing and supporting programs that foster a strong and diverse workforce in our profession. I will advocate for diversity recruitment efforts and for the expansion of programs that offer leadership opportunities to all librarians i.e., ALA Spectrum Initiative, ALA Emerging Leaders. As a Spectrum Scholar and an Emerging Leader, I will serve as an Ambassador and serve as a bridge between the different ALA ethnic Caucuses. Finally, I will advocate for more global collaborations with other libraries around the world.


2004

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Barbara Christine Brattin

Current Position:

Library Director, 2005, Wilkinson Public Library, P.O. Box 2189, 100 West Pacific Ave., Telluride, CO 81435

Previous Positions:

Head of Reference, Head of Technology and Support Services, Warren‐Newport Public Library, 1998‐2005; Reference/ Technology Librarian, Orrville Public Library, 1994‐1998; Reference Librarian, Lane Public Library 1992‐1993


ALA‐APA, Certified Public Library Administrator, 2010; Kent State University, MLS, 1991; University of Akron, B.A. History, 1990


ALA: Member, Public and Cultural Programs Advisory Committee, 2010‐2012


Chair, Management and Administrative Division, Colorado Association of Libraries, 2006‐2007; Chair, Ohio Library Council Reference Services Division, 1996‐1997; Chair, Access Services Taskforce, Marmot Library Network, 2009‐present


Colorado Librarian of the Year (Colorado Association of Libraries) 2007; Telluride Service Award 2007; Government Finance Officers Association Distinguished Budget Award 2010; Library Journal 5 Star Library 2009, 2010; North Suburban Library System (Illinois) Academic Library Staff Member of the Year 2002; Synergy: The Illinois Library Leadership Initiative, Class of 2002


I believe my greatest strength has been to inspire talented people around me to accomplish great things. Wilkinson Public Library has earned Library Journal's 5 Star Award twice and is on track to do so again this year. We serve our community by "getting to yes." That means we respond to community needs by developing partnerships and strong programs and services that are voraciously used by our community. My colleagues named me Colorado Librarian of the Year in 2007 for my leadership. The same influence inspired a failing LTA program at the College of Lake County (Illinois) to grow, for which I was named NSLS Academic Library Staff Member of the Year in 1992.

Publications:

Ohio Online: The Harvest of Ohio’s Best Web Sites. Orange Frazer Press, 1998;

“Reorganizing Reference,” Public Libraries November/December 2005;

“Revisioning and Implementing a Customer Service Project” in Project Management for Libraries: A Real‐World Approach by Bruce E. Massis, MA, MLS and Miriam Pollack, MLS. Neil‐Schuman, 2009.


So many libraries have reinvented themselves and are thriving. So many libraries have fallen behind. In a time of reduced funding, libraries need to prove their worth to taxpayers on a daily basis in large cities and small communities across America. As an ALA Councilor, I hope to bring the stories of success to failing libraries, re‐ inspiring them with a sense of purpose, and guiding them on a new path that will result in strong community support.


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Karl Bridges

Current Position:

Associate Professor Information and Instruction Services, 1998, University of Vermont, 538 Main Street, Burlington, VT 05403

Previous Positions:

Reference Librarian Eastern Illinois University 1991‐1998


ACRL ULS Executive Committee 2008‐


Bailey/Howe Award for Excellence in Research 2009


I have been an active academic librarian since 1991 ‐‐ working in public services as a reference librarian with a special emphasis on development and support for electronic resources.

Publications:

Book, Expectations of Librarians in the 21st Century (2003) Book, 100 Great American Novels You've (Probably) Never Read (2007) Book chapter, The successful academic librarian: winning strategies from library leaders, edited by Gwen Meyer Gregory. Medford, NJ: Information Today, 2005. "Come on down! You're the next contestant" ‐ effective ways of getting a professional library job, p. 69‐81.


As a practicing mid‐career librarian I am very interested in having ALA take a closer look at those issues that concern people in this cohort e.g. salary, career advancement, and professional development. I would also like to see the association take a strong stand on issues, such as the impact of technology in the library workplace, that are, often, having some negative influences on individual's work/life balance. And, finally, I'd also like to take a serious look at the issue of the impending wave of retirements of librarians and the impact this will have on the profession. In sum, if elected I will take a practical common sense approach to identifying problems that we can solve and actively working for solutions.


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Irene Louise Briggs

Current Position:

Associate Director for Public Services, 2009, Prince George's County Memorial Library System, 6532 Adelphi Road, Hyattsville, MD 20782

Previous Positions:

Library Manager, Montgomery County Public Libraries, 1985‐2007


Simmons College, MSLS, 1978 University of Massachusetts, Boston, BA, Spanish 1972 Graduate, Montgomery County Leadership Institute, 2001


ALA Council, 2009‐2011 ALA Council Orientation Committee, 2011‐2013 ALA Council, Committee on Committees, 2010‐2011 Caldecott Committee, 2008 Caldecott Committee, 1990


Board Member, Collaboration Council for Children and Youth, 2005‐2007 Board Member, First Book of Prince George's County, 2007 to present Advisory Council of National Children's Museum, 2008 to present


Citation from the Maryland House of Delegates, For recognition of outstanding service to the community through her tireless efforts and leadership at the Aspen Hill Library..." Annual Leave Award, Montgomery County Public Library 1999 ‐ for recognition for outstanding work in closing the Bethesda Library and reopening the Long Branch Library, 2001. Annual Leave Award, Montgomery County Public Library, 2006 for Providing Outstanding Service to Children.


Over 33 years of librarianship, with 26 as a manager. I have worked in special libraries and public libraries and have a strong a commitment to service to children and teens.


This is a critical time in the life of libraries. We are currently experiencing an economic downturn unlike any other since the Great Depression. Libraries are closing and funding is being cut in quantities never witnessed before. Libraries must challenge the old assumptions of being simply book depositories and face the issues of the twenty‐ first century. Librarians must advocate for support from local, federal and state governments and find ways in which to enrich our value in society. I believe that I can contribute a great deal to the association as a member of ALA Council during this chaotic time. It is important that the needs of children and the diverse population are not forgotten during this time of change and opportunity.


1997

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Thomas Brogan

Current Position:

Young Adult Cluster Specialist, 2000, Brooklyn Public Library, Greenpoint Branch, 107 Norman Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11222

Previous Positions:

Assistant Branch Librarian, Brooklyn Public Library, Bedford Branch, 1997‐1999, Branch Librarian, Brooklyn Public Library, Bushwick Branch, 1999‐2000


MA in Creative Writing, Queens College, 2008; MLS, Queens College, 1992; BA in English Writing, Queens College, 1984.


YALSA member, 2000‐present, ALA member from 1992‐present.


Membership Chair, Secretary, Ethnic Services Round Table, NYLA, 1996‐present.


RASS Dewey Fellow Award, NYLA, 1996; Entrepreneurial Award, Brooklyn Public Library, 1998.


I completed my second Masters in Creative Writing and with my writing skills hold Poetry Workshops and Poetry Slams to encourage an enthusiasm in teens for writing.

Publications:

Published two essays in Bridging Cultures: Ethnic Services in Libraries of New York State, 2001.


I try to make a difference for young adults in the public library. Teens come to the library to fulfill their community service for school, to socialize, to read for school and fun, to participate in library programs such as photography, dance, and poetry. Teens like to be complimented and feel that they belong. Teens also need adult role models that they talk with. I am not happy that funding to public libraries is being cut on the state, city, and federal levels and will work very hard to show that public libraries serve teens and people of all ages.


1992

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Shirley Ann Bruursema

Current Position:

Past President Kent District Library/Trustee, 2003, Kent District Library, 813 W. River Center N.E., Comstock Park, MI 49321

Previous Positions:

• Calvin College Supervisor 1992‐2009 • Elected position/ Township Treasurer 1988‐1996 • Self‐employed


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ALA Council 2004‐09,Elected first Vice President of American Library Trustees and Advocates 2002‐03, Elected President Of American Library Trustees and Advocates 2003‐04, Served on ALTA/ALTAFF Executive board 1995‐ 2010, Regional Vice President ALTA 1995‐1999, Committee for ALTA/FOLUSA Partnership 2007, Authored new Strategic plan for ALTA 2005, ALA Strategic plan 2005‐10, only Trustee on Committee, Trustee Leadership Training committee 1996‐2000, Chair of ALA National Advocacy Institute, 2005, White House conference on Libraries 1991, served on numerous ALTA/ALTAFF committees, 1990‐2010. Made presentations 2006‐2009 for ALA Advocacy Institute. Chaired numerous workshops at ALA annual conferences for Education and Information for Trustees and interested guests.


•Appointed Kent County Library Board member 1990‐1995, Elected Chair of Kent County Library 1992‐ 1994, Apponted to Kent District Library for two terms 2003‐2011. Elected Chair of Kent District Library 2008‐2010, Elected President Lakeland Library Cooperative 1997‐99., Elected President Lakeland Library, Cooperative 2010‐ current: Treasurer Lakeland Library Cooperative four terms 1999‐2006, Vice President Lakeland Library two terms 1994‐1996, 2007‐2009. • Elected President of Michigan Library Association Trustee Roundtable, 1991, Elected Chair of Michigan Library Trustee Division 1995‐1996.Charter member and Treasurer of Michigan Trustees Coalition 1990‐1993 • Co founded Alliance of Trustees for Michigan Trustees 2010‐current, ad‐hoc member Friends of Michigan Libraries. Served as President and Board member of numerous Volunteer organizations including President of local Historical Society 2003‐2011.


•Awarded the American Library Association Trustee Citation 2009 •Awarded American Library Association National Honor Roll representing Michigan for Outstanding Advocates and Trustees 2005 •Awarded Michigan Library Association Trustee of the Year Award 1998 •Awarded outstanding Volunteer Service Award for contribution to Library Volunteerism 2009, Received outstanding Kent County Volunteer award in 1983, outstanding award for Key fund raiser and life membership of the American Cancer Society 1990.


•Chaired two millage campaigns for Kent District Library both of which were very successful. Have chaired over 20 millage campaigns around Michigan and all have been successful. Done workshops around the country and many in Michigan for the education of Trustees In 2002‐03 Chaired reorganization of Trustees from Roundtable to Division. •Chaired Patriot workshop for the state of Michigan. Have been invited to make many presentations for Libraries for Education of Trustees • Member of the Public Policy Committee for the Michigan Library Association, Awards committee, two terms... Very involved in Creation of District Library 1992‐94 for Kent District Library. Co‐chaired construction of new $500,000 Library in local community.

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As a representative from the Public Libraries involving the largest group of participants in the Governance of Public Libraries, the Trustees, I feel it is tantamount that more representatives from this important group be elected to Council. Trustees are major players in the Advocacy, critical funding, operational, implementation of bylaws, policies and procedures, programs, and responsibility for the Director. They are representatives of their communities having been appointed or elected by them. As a public servant in Libraries for over 26 years, my seven years on Council were a lesson in what we can do collectively to involve a Diverse group across the country in the future of Libraries. We need to have Leadership from ALA to redefine the importance of Public Libraries. I feel with my past experience in ALA along with your support I could serve as a proactive member of council.


1990

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Peggy Birdsall Cadigan

Current Position:

Associate State Librarian for Innovation & Outreach Strategies, 2009, New Jersey State Library, 185 West State Street, Trenton, NJ 08625

Previous Positions:

Consultant, New Jersey State Library, Library Development Bureau, 2004‐2009. Reference Librarian, Ocean County (NJ) Library, 1998‐2004.


Rutgers University, MLS, 1983. Hobart & William Smith, BA, French, 1974.


New Jersey Library Association, Conference Co‐Chair, 2002, 2003. Conference Planning Committee 2001.


Library Journal Mover & Shaker, 2010. Ocean County Library "Librarian of the Year"


Ms. Cadigan chaired a statewide “Diversity in Libraries” conference, an event featuring speakers of national prominence addressing diversity issues. The conference showcased best library practices, provided templates for replicating successful endeavors, and inspired participants to higher levels of cultural awareness and competence in serving their communities. Peggy coordinated the multi‐state “Mid‐Atlantic Library Futures Conference,” held at the Borgata Resort & Casino in Atlantic City, NJ, May 2007. State libraries from Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Delaware and Maryland joined the New Jersey State Library and PALINET in presenting this event. Peggy facilitated the “Trump Taj Mahal Casino Customer Service Training.” Ms. Cadigan connected with the Human Resources Coordinator at Trump Entertainment Resorts, Atlantic City, NJ, and convinced her to offer free customer service training for more than 100 New Jersey library staff. Ms. Cadigan initiated and conducted "Snapshot Day," a way to measure the impact NJ's libraries have on the state in a typical day. This initiative has been adopted as a national model by ALA and is currently being replicated in 27 states.


I began my career in librarianship as a paraprofessional. I believe we still need to address the gulf between staff members with an MLS and those without the degree. My biggest concern is that we need to become better at conducting initiatives at a national level. I facilitated the "Blue Ribbon Task Force on the Future of Libraries" at the New Jersey State Library, a group that met monthly to brainstorm about future trends and their effect on libraries. I would like to create a national task force on the same model. I would also like to institute an ALA "Innovation Division" to foster a national dialogue on creative projects, solutions and programs.

In this current economic climate, it only makes sense to share resources, including advocacy efforts, creative ideas and marketing strategies. Reinventing the wheel wastes time and money.


2001‐2006; 2008‐2010

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Diane R. Chen

Current Position:

Library Information Specialist, 1997, John F. Kennedy Middle School, 2087 Hobson Pike, Antioch, TN 37013

Previous Positions:

School Librarian, DDES/DoDDS Ft Campbell, KY & Ansbach, Germany 1995‐1997. School Librarian, Ft Dodge Public Schools, Iowa 1992‐1994. School Librarian, Highland Park District #108 Sherwood Elementary, IL 1989‐1992.


University of Iowa, M.A. in Library Information Science, 1989; Buena Vista University, B.A. in Elementary Education and Modern Languages/Chinese, 1988


ALA Council 2007‐2010; ALA Executive Board 2008‐2011; ALA COO committee member; ALA Exec Board Liaison to Intellectual Freedom, Advocacy, COO, COSWL, Election, ALSC, CALA, FAFLRT, and Public Information Office Committees. ALA Committee member COO. AASL committees: Affiliate Assembly chair 2005‐6, Affiliate Assembly member 2003‐2007, membership chair 2006, Vision Summit 2006, Legislation member and chair 2005‐7, Conference programming subcommittee member 2004‐5, Innovative Reading Grant award committee member 2006‐7, Director‐Elect Region IV Affiliate Assembly 2007‐2008; ALA Legislation Assembly 2005‐2007, GRAS ad hoc subcommittee chair


Tennessee Association School Librarians, President, 2004. Committees include Information Power, Advocacy, Legislation, Long‐Range Planning; Tennessee Library Association Legislation Committee and Tennessee delegate to National Library Legislative Day. Publications Advisory Board co‐chair. Long‐range planning committee member. Tenn‐share member 2003‐2011 and TEL (Tennessee Electronic Library) Board member 2004‐5. Panel presenter for Tenn‐share conference.


Louise Meredith School Library Media Award 2007, Teacher of the Year Hickman Elementary 2003‐2004. 2006 Edublog Nominee. 1988 recipient of ALA's David H. Clift award which enabled me to obtain my MA in LIS

Publications:

Author “Making series nonfiction a must‐read.” School Library Journal Vol 55, No 11, Nov 1, 2009. Author “The Importance of the Library Media Specialist as a Political Voice” School Library Media Activities Monthly/Volume XXIII, Number 10/June 2007.

Author Practically Paradise blog for School Library Journal.

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Practically Paradise blog for School Library Journal. http://blog.schoollibraryjournal.com/practicallyparadise Reach me on Facebook at www.facebook.com/dianerchen


Member engagement and transforming libraries through supporting innovations. These are two goals of the 2015 ALA Strategic Plan that mirror my approach to serving the association. I believe in practical strategies, listening to a variety of ALA member voices, and in encouraging others to get involved. I support risk‐taking and innovative thinking. From serving on the Executive Board, I have gained a deeper understanding of the complex workings of our association and I remain committed to involving new voices in service. I respect and integrate the core values of our profession while striving to increase individual members' advocacy efforts and personal commitments to change. I am excited about changes in technology and their impact on librarianship and I embrace the opportunity to connect with a diverse group of colleagues.


1988

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Matthew P. Ciszek

Current Position:

Head Librarian, 2007, Penn State University ‐ Shenango Campus, 177 Vine Ave., Sharon, PA, 16146

Previous Positions:

Head of Access Services, Georgetown Law Library, 2005‐2007. Circulation Librarian, University of the District of Columbia Law Library, 2004‐2005. Systems Librarian, Golden Gate University, 2003‐2004.


University at Buffalo‐SUNY, MLS, 1996; University at Buffalo‐SUNY, BA English, 1994.


LLAMA: Membership Committee, 2010‐2012; GLBTRT: Steering Committee, 2008‐2010; GLBTRT: Chair, Membership Promotion Committee, 2008‐2010; NMRT: Chair, Annual Conference Local Information Committee, 2009‐2010; NMRT: Endnotes Committee, 2009‐2010; NMRT: Vice Presidential Planning Committee, 2008‐2009.


Award of Excellence, Georgetown Law Library, 2004.


http://www.facebook.com/pages/Matthew‐P‐Ciszek‐for‐ALA‐Council/119374824778349 http://www.personal.psu.edu/mpc16/blogs/portfolio


Librarianship is an ever‐changing and continuously evolving profession. Library professionals are asked to keep abreast of these changes while striving to match our patrons with the best sources of information to meet their needs. As Councilor‐at‐Large I will work to ensure that the American Library Association is doing whatever necessary to equip library professionals with the tools, training, mentoring, and support necessary to succeed in this environment of change. I am prepared to work collaboratively with many groups within the library community, as I have during my service to LLAMA, GLBTRT, and NMRT. I have a strong commitment to the goal of a more diverse profession that includes those from under‐represented groups, and believe strongly in library advocacy on the local, state, and national levels.


2006

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Diedre (Dee) Conkling

Current Position:

District Librarian, 1991, Lincoln County Library District, P.O. Box 2027 / 1247 NW Grove, #2, Newport, OR 97365

Previous Positions: Reference Librarian, Linfield College, 1990 Branch Librarian, Weber County Library, 1983 ‐ 1989 Youth Services Coordinator, Yakima Valley Regional Library, 1979‐1983


University of Utah, Public Administration, University of Illinois, MS Library Science 1979,Idaho State University, BA Education ‐ English & History 1974


ALA Council 1993/97, 1998 to present, Policy Manual Revision Task Force 2010/11, Com. on Legislation 2009/11, Com. on Professional Ethics 2005/09, Com. on Organization 1999/03, 1994/98, Membership Meeting Task Force, OLOS Advisory Com., Equality Award Com. 1990/91, Com. on the Status of Women in Librarianship 1989/93, chair 1990/91 and Research subcommittee 1995/96, YASD Teen Pregnancy Task force, 1987/88. SRRT Action Council 1989‐91, treasurer 1989/90, Feminist Task Force, Publisher Women in Libraries 1988/2005, Coordinator 2008/11. Member of LLAMA, PLA, SRRT, IFRT and others.


Oregon Library Association 1991‐present (Legislative Network Coordinator – current, SRRT, Continuing Education Com. 1991/92, Resource Sharing 1992/94, OLA Board – Member at Large). Utah Library Association 1983/90 (New Perspectives Round Table, vice‐chair/chair 1988/89, Budget Com. 1984/85) Children’s and Young Adult Services Conf. Program 1985. Washington Library Association 1979/82. Special Districts Association of Oregon (SDAO) Board 1999/present (treasurer 2010/11). SDAO Legislative Com. 1998/present, SDAO Conference Com. 2005/present. SDAO By‐laws Com. 1999/present. Lincoln County Commission on Children and Families 1994 – 2005 (chair 1995‐ 2005), Lincoln County Tax Coordination Plan Com (chair 1992)


Since beginning to work in libraries I have worked in several kinds of libraries and in a variety of positions which gives me an understanding of various aspects of libraries and working in libraries in different positions. This work has included working in public and academic libraries, providing children’s, young adult, and reference services as a work‐study student, paraprofessional, professional, manager and administrator. My current position has been extremely interesting and has required drawing on all of these past experiences and learning new things all of the time.

Publications:

One fun "publication" that I have worked on is a chart showing the length of time that people have served on ALA Council. Yes, I am one of the few that is a long‐term member of ALA Council, according to the chart, http://ftfinfo.wikispaces.com/file/detail/Years+on+ALA+Council.xls.


I really do not believe that being available and interested in serving on ALA Council should be a position for which we campaign. This biographical information lets you know of our interest in serving ALA as members of ALA Council. Most of us with a few years of experience in the library world show up in Internet searches and that kind of search will probably give you a better view of our positions than the nice things we will write about ourselves on a web page.


ALA Council’s development of policy is interesting, challenging and intellectually stimulating. Council actions can be

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an interesting balancing act requiring open minds, a willingness to change and hold fast to our standards and priorities. Patience and the willingness to sit in some long meetings and to become very familiar with the ALA Constitution, By‐Laws and Policies and Code of Ethics are required. We need to be willing to write and present resolutions that are based on our policies and give ALA further direction on specific issues based on our policies and ethics.

For me it is important to: ‐address problems critical to our society, as spelled out in the second paragraph of our Policy Manual ‐understand and adhere to our Code of Ethics ‐work to change and develop laws that lead to a free society that endorses intellectual freedom ‐support growth and change in positive ways.


1978

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Susan Leigh Considine

Current Position:

Executive Director, 2001, Fayetteville Free Library, 300 Orchard Street, Fayetteville, NY 13066

Previous Positions:

Director, Fairmount Library 1999‐2001 Legislative Aide, DeGraff, Foy, Holt‐Harris & Kunz, 1995‐1999


SUNY Albany, Bachelor of Arts, English Literature 1992 SUNY Albany, Master of Library Science 1995


ALA Division Committee Chair‐ Leadership Development committee 2009‐2010 LITA Advocacy Committee member 2010 LLAMA Continuing Education Committee member 2010


New York State Library Association‐ Public Library Section Board member 2008‐2010 New York State Library Association ‐ Public Library Section 2010 Spring conference Co‐Chair 2009‐2010 New York State Library Association Vice President/President Elect 2010‐2011 YMCA Steering Committee 2010‐2011


2006 recipient of the ninth annual Distinguished Citizen Award presented by the Fayetteville Chamber of Commerce 2008, 2009 and 2010 recipient‐ Library Journal Star library‐ Fayetteville Free Library 2008 and 2009 Hennen national survey 5 star recipient‐ Fayetteville Free Library


2001‐2010 Developed community support to move and grow from 4500sq. feet to 42,000sq, ft. Increased operating budget from $300,000 to 1.6 million, grew and developed staff from 6 to 32, Successful Capital Campaign for multi‐phase facility development, total 3.4 million. Raised over $900,000 through targeted grant writing, relationship building at the local and state level, member item appropriations and event based fundraising. Developed and implemented an innovative staff recruiting, training and development model by partnering with Syracuse University Ischool to provide realtime, paid, substantial opportunities for students to gain experience while pursuing their degrees. Positive results of this model include reduced "brain drain" in our area; graduating MLS students are seeking positions in the CNY area rather than moving back to home areas or states. 95% of the professional staff at the FFL were once students working at our circulation desks, on our staff committees, providing technology training to our patrons and exposing our existing support and professional staff to cutting edge, innovative service ideas.


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As a Public Library Administrator, one of my highest priorities is identifying, recruiting and developing our next innovators and leaders. Our services are more essential than ever during these uncertain times. Our students and new librarians intuitively understand the best and most effective means of promoting our message, marketing our services and making our services ever more relevant to today's users ever evolving information needs. Encouraging our next best and brightest to become involved, early and actively, in the work our professional associations is a key element in creating opportunity for these librarians to make real and substantial impact in our field, be exposed to the wide variety of expertise and knowledge that is available but not always easily accessible to those new to the field or professional arena. I am honored to be considered as a Council candidate and look forward to working with our colleagues at ALA.


1999

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Amy Begg De Groff

Current Position:

Product Manager, LibLime, a division of PTFS, January 2010, LibLime, a division of PTFS, 6400 Goldsboro Road, Bethesda, MD 20817

Previous Positions:

Director of Information Technology, Howard County Library, 2005‐2010 Director of Records Management, Watson Wyatt Worldwide, 2001‐2004 ILS Integration Consultant, PTFS, Inc. 1999‐2001


Westhampton College, University of Richmond, BA History, 1990 The Catholic University of America, MA History, 1994 The Catholic University of America, MS Library Science 1994


Emerging Leader, ALA, 1997


Over the past 15 years, De Groff has been a key player in or directed the deployment of nearly 30 enterprise‐wide information management solutions, ranging from records management products, inventory solutions, calendar solutions, e‐mail management products, content management solutions, knowledge management initiatives, and seven ILS products. Over this time, De Groff has managed vendor relationships; contract negotiations; specification development; software development, testing, and deployment; data migration; staff and end user training; and go live coordination. Underlying every stage of these processes has been a focus on the customer ‐ and a desire to make sure that quality products are delivered while maintaining accuracy and demonstrating cutting edge innovation.

Publications:

De Groff, Amy “Using Open Source to Give Patrons What They Want.” Computers in Libraries March 2008 De Groff, Amy “Open Source Software Means More Computers for Library Customers.” Business Monthly, December 2007; De Groff, Amy “The Impact of Feminism on the Library Science Profession.” _Transforming the Disciplines: A Woman’s Studies Primer_ Haworth Press, 2001


Libraries stand on the precipice of opportunity and we must look to our professional traditions for guidance. These traditions include: providing access to all; a commitment to ensuring quality materials and information is available; and using new technologies to expand services. These traditions are the foundations upon which any future innovation and direction undertaken by the profession, and by extension, ALA, must be built. As we continue into the future, where social media meets information management and where our buildings themselves will continue to be valued, desired, and used by a wide range of interested parties, librarians must remain vocal and consistent partners in these discussions. The way to remain vital is to build upon our traditions and remain steadfast in our professional convictions – which I believe are all based on the understanding that open access, quality service, and local community involvement are the core ingredients in a successful library.


2005

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Roberto Carlos Delgadillo

Current Position:

Humanities, Social Science & Government Information Services Librarian, 2005, University of California, Davis, University Library, 100 North West Quad, Davis, CA 95616

Previous Positions:

Catalog Librarian, Beverly Hills Public Library, 2000‐2005; Reference/Acquisitions Librarian, Inglewood Public Library, 1996‐2005; Reference Librarian, Saddleback College, 2002‐2003.


University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), PHD Modern Latin American History, 2004; UCLA, MA Latin American Studies, 1999; UCLA, MLIS, 1995; University of California, Santa Cruz (UCSC), BA Modern European History, 1991.


ALA Council: EMIERT Councilor, 2009‐2010; ALA Committees: Committee on Diversity (standing, Council), Member, 2008‐Present; International Relations Committee (IRC)—Americas Subcommittee, Member, 2008‐Present; IRC—Americas—Guadalajara Book Fair Salón del Libro Subcommittee, Member, 2006‐Present; ALA Division/Committee Offices: EMIERT Executive Board, Member‐at‐Large, 2009‐Present; EMIERT Building Coalitions for Ethnicity Committee, Chair, 2007‐Present; EMIERT Bulletin, Editor in Charge, 2006‐Present.


California Gold: The Sacramento Valley Chapter of REFORMA, President, 2009‐Present; University of California (UC) English and American Literature Bibliographers Group, Chair, 2009‐Present; Seminar on the Acquisition of Latin American Library Materials (SALALM) Executive Board, Member‐at‐Large, 2008‐Present; UC Religion & Philosophy Bibliographers Group, Chair, 2006‐Present; SALALM Executive Board, Rapporteur General, 2005‐Present.


Travel Grant, Organizing Committee of the Guadalajara International Book Fair and the American Library Association, 2000‐2004, 2006‐2010; Leadership Service Award, Student Organization of Latinos, Los Angeles City College, Spring 1992; Magna Cum Laude, Adlai E. Stevenson College, University of California, Santa Cruz, Spring 1991; Magna Cum Laude, History Board, University of California, Santa Cruz, Spring 1991; Fellowship, Summer Opportunities for Academic Research Program, University of California, Santa Cruz, Summer 1990.


Responsible for spearheading the creation of California Gold: The Sacramento Valley Chapter of REFORMA; Widely recognized as a mentor to UC Davis students, California library school students, and librarians new to the profession; In role as Editor in Charge of the Ethnic and Multicultural Information Exchange Round Table Bulletin, I pull together four informative issues annually. My approach has not only engaged younger librarians to participate in EMIERT, but also to contribute content to the EMIERT Bulletin. Under my stewardship the Bulletin now stands as a major retention and recruiting tool; Made increasingly significant contributions to the Feria Internacional del Libro de Guadalajara/International Guadalajara Book Fair. As the Academic Librarian Representative to the Salón del Libro, I annually review over 7,000 recent Spanish‐language imprints to select the “best of the new” to highlight for FIL attendees; Collaborated with Dr. Beverly Lynch for the publication “Future Historians: Their Quest for Information,” published in a 1999 issue of College and Research Libraries.

Publications:

“Chicano‐Latino Studies: A Selected Bibliography of Print and Electronic Resources” in Developing Culturally Diverse Collections for the 21st Century: Best Practices and Guidelines, (Libraries Unlimited), Forthcoming. “San Martin: Argentine Soldier, American Hero (Book Review),” Journal of Military History (Society for Military History), Volume 74, Number 2, 2010; Co‐Author with Beverly P. Lynch, “Future Historians: Their Quest for Information,” College and Research Libraries (ACRL), Volume 60, Number 3, 1999.


I have been an ALA member since 2000 and firmly believe that ALA membership, advocacy & participation in

Association activities are integral to our profession. On being selected to finish the term of the EMIERT Councilor to the ALA Council in 2009, my chief professional concern was the continuing role and value of ALA events and conferences to members. Over the last year, I have gained a detailed understanding of the Association. I welcome the opportunity to continue to use this knowledge in seeing the ALA through the challenges over the next three years – particularly the challenges of new technologies that are changing how we work, and what we need from our Association. I will actively strive toward providing increased mentoring opportunities. Finally, I would like to see a focus on how we can best support unemployed library workers.


2000

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John DeSantis

Current Position:

Cataloging & Metadata Services Librarian, 1998, Dartmouth College, 7 Baker‐Berry Library, HB 6025, Hanover, NH 03755

Previous Positions:

Asst. Head of Cataloging, Amherst College, 1996‐1998 Russian Cataloger, Amherst College, 1992‐1995


Univ. of Toronto, MLS, 1991; Univ. of Toronto, ABD in Slavic Lang., 1979‐86; Univ. of Toronto, MA in Slavic Lang., 1979; Univ. of Toronto, BA (Honors) in Russian, 1978.


ALA Council, 2004‐2007, 2007‐2010; Com. on Organization, 2010‐2012; Com. on Professional Ethics, 2007‐2009; ALCTS, CRG, Speakers Bureau Cm., mbr., 1999‐2001; ALCTS, CRG, New England rep., 1999‐2000; ACRL, SEES, Exec. Bd., 2004‐2005; Automated Bib. Control Com., mbr., 1998‐2000; Video Round Table, Notable Videos for Adults Com., mbr., 2003‐2005.


New England L. Assn.: Exec. Com., 1998‐2000, mbr.; Conf. Com., 1998‐2002, mbr.; New England Technical Serv(s) Ln(s), (NETSL): Exec Bd., 1998‐2002, mbr; 1999‐2000, Pres.; Online Audio‐Visual Catlgr(s)., Catlg. Policy Com., 1999‐ 2001, mbr.; RLG, RLIN Strategy Focus Grp., 1998‐2001, alternate; E. Coast Consortium of Slavic L. Collections, 2000‐ , Dartmouth rep.; 2007‐2009, Chair.


19 years of experience working in academic libraries. Numerous translations and book reviews (Slavic Studies) in academic journals. Certified translator. Currently collection development officer for Film Studies, Theater and Russian Studies at Dartmouth. Organized and moderated numerous regional conference panels and programs. Graduate of Dartmouth Book Arts Workshop, 2000. Presented on cataloging topics at various regional and national conferences.


The American Library Association is a powerful professional organization which consistently supports and advances the important issues in librarianship. I was honored to be able to participate in this process during my previous two terms on Council. My primary professional concern is to respect and support all types of libraries and librarians, to promote intellectual freedom, and to work toward equity of access to information.


1991

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Jenny Emanuel

Current Position:

Digital Services & Reference Librarian, 2008, University of Illinois, 1408 W. Gregory Drive, Urbana, IL, 61802

Previous Positions:

Electronic Services Librarian, University of Central Missouri, 2004‐2008 User Services Graduate Assistant, University of North Carolina Health Sciences Library, 2002‐2004 Clerk, Williamsburg (VA) Regional Library, 1996‐2002


University of Missouri, EdD, Ongoing University of North Carolina, MSIS, 2004 University of Virginia, BA in Foreign Affairs, 2002


ALA Membership Committee, 2010‐2012 ALA Council Resolutions Committee, 2009‐2011 LITA Program Planning Committee, 2010‐2012 LITA Online Programming Task Force, 2009‐2010 ALA Membership Committee, Intern, 2008‐2010 LITA Forum Committee, 2007 & 2008 NMRT Membership Development Committee, Chair, 2006‐2008 NMRT Membership Development Committee, 2005‐2006


NMRT Councilor, 2008‐2011


EBSCO Annual Conference Scholarship, June 2011 ALA Emerging Leader, 2007 New Librarian Scholarship, ACRL Conference, March 2007


I am the face of the new librarian. I grew up centered around technology, and have been designing web sites since the early days of the internet. I could take apart a computer by the age of 12. After shelving in a public library, I realized how big of a role technology will play in the modern library, so I opted to go to library school so that I could be a part of the 21st century library. Since initially being frustrated with the slow pace of technological change in libraries, I became involved with ALA so that I could use my values to shape the Association into an association that reflects new libraries.

For the past three years, I have represented the New Members Round Table on Council. A rewarding and frustrating experience, it is humbling to see why ALA works the way it does why there are processes to everything. I want to continue my work on council, pushing for new librarian interests, technology, and issues directly relevant to modern libraries.

Publications:

Emanuel, J. Redesigning a Website using Information Architecture Principles. Pre‐Conference presented at the Library and Information Technology Annual Forum, Atlanta, Georgia, September 30 ‐ October 1, 2010.

Emanuel, Jenny. 2009. Next generation catalogs; what do they do and why should we care? Reference & User Services Quarterly 49, (2): 117‐21.

Adams, A, Bradley Leighton, S, Cleman, J, Emanuel, J, and Gallagher, B. Re‐Branding the Librarian Profession in the Digital Age: An Emerging Leaders Project. Poster presented at the American Library Association Annual Conference, Washington DC, June 2007.


http://www.jennyemanuel.com


I have always been a prolific library user. When it came time to choose a career, I found librarianship fit in well with my love of learning and my early interest in technology. I quickly became involved with ALA because I feel that you cannot be a part of a community without being involved in it.

I feel like this is a very exciting time to be a librarian, and especially in ALA member. Libraries are evolving into diverse, technology centers and it takes wise judgment to navigate the changes. I also see ALA evolving to fit the needs of modern libraries. I feel that ALA is on the verge of great change and leadership, and it is an exciting time to be involved with ALA governance.


2003

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Alison A. Ernst

Current Position:

Principal, 2010, Alison Ernst Associates, 59 Amherst Rd., Pleasant Ridge, MI 48069

Previous Positions:

Director of Library & Academic Resources, Northfield Mount Hermon School, 1999‐2010 Director, Graves Memorial Library, Sunderland, MA, 1992‐1998


Simmons College of Arts and Sciences Graduate Studies& The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art, MFA in Writing for Children, 2010. Simmons College Graduate School of Library and Information Science, MLS with Archives Concentration, 1990. Hampshire College, Developmental Psychology, Education, Women’s Studies, BA, 1986 Commonwealth of Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners Certificate of Librarianship: # P 3759, 1993 Mediation and Training Collaborative, Greenfield, MA, Basic Mediation Training, 1999. Harvard Graduate School of Education, ACRL/Harvard Leadership Institute for Academic Librarians, 2003


AASL Independent School Section: Chair (elect, past) 2006‐2009; Member, Data Collection Committee 2004‐2008; Member, Program Committee, 2004‐2011. ALSC Budget Committee, Member, 2011


International Federation of Library Associations (IFLA), Member, Information Literacy Standing Committee, 2007‐ 2009.

New England Library Association, Member, Conference Committee, 2003 – 2006.

Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners, Mentor, Library Leadership Massachusetts, 2009; Member, Public Library Initiative Task Force, Developmental Grant Program Subcommittee, 1998; Member, State Advisory Council on Libraries, 1996‐1998; Presenter, Regional Library System Planning Conference, 1996; MBLC Homework Center Grant Review Committee, 1995.

Western Massachusetts Regional Library System, Board President (elect, past), 2000‐2003; Council Member, 1994‐ 1997; Member, Regional Administrator Evaluation subcommittee, 2005; New Library Director “Bootcamp” planning committee, 2007 – 2008.

Central/Western Massachusetts Automated Resource Sharing (C/W MARS), Member, Planning & Budget Committee, 1998; Member, Strategic Planning Subcommittee, 1997‐1998; Representative, Users Council, 1996‐1998.


While a public library director: increased library hours, staffing and fiscal support; initiated first automated circulation system, wrote and implemented grant‐funded Homework Center, wrote the building plan/assessment which laid the groundwork for the future Sunderland Public Library.

While Director of Libraries at a New England boarding prep school: transformed the libraries into a more student‐ centered, welcoming environment, worked with department to foster a more collaborate and congenial atmosphere; oversaw the difficult transition to one library, managing the attendant reduction in force, while keeping service to students and faculty foremost.

As a life‐long learner: recently completed a MFA in Writing for Children, for which classes were held at the fabulous Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art.

Publications:

Author, “Information Commons and Independent School Libraries” chapter in Independent School Libraries: Perspectives on Excellence, edited by Dorcas Hand, Libraries Unlimited 2010.

Co‐author, “Library Design Begins Shift Toward Crossroads,” College Planning & Management, January 2003.


Consulting website‐ alisonernst.com Personal blog ‐ alisonernst.typepad.com Writing group blog ‐ guineapigwriters.com


Why vote for me? Because I have a combination of experience, commitment and love (yes, the L word) of the library profession to be an effective ALA Councilor‐at‐Large. Working with groups of librarians for a common cause, whether it’s planning a regional conference, or slogging through committee work some might find mind‐numbing, is my idea of a good time. I have the proven ability to clarify issues, zeroing in on what’s important, and framing opinions and decisions in light of guiding principles of library practice. I have served as a public library director, most recently a high school librarian for over a decade, and just last year launched a consulting practice focused on assisting libraries and librarians to provide exceptional service. I have experience with multitype libraries, and am a strategic planning/implementation geek who believes and acts on putting our professional principles into practice. Please vote for me. Thank you.


2000

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Barbara L. Flynn

Current Position:

Deputy Director, San Diego County Library, 2007, San Diego County Library, 5555 Overland Avenue, Suite 1501, San Diego, CA 92123

Previous Positions:

Regional Manager, Orange County Public Library, 2006‐7; Branch Manager/Adult Services Manager, Anaheim Public Library, 2002‐6; Director, Villa Park Public Library (IL) 1999‐2002


Loyola University, B.A. Communications, 1969; Rosary College, MLIS, 1971; Loyola University, M.A. R. Education, 1984.


LLAMA HR Section, Vice‐President/President Elect 2010; ALA: Member, Literacy Committee, 2010‐12; Member, LLAMA, Member, LOMS/Planning and Evaluation of Library Services 2007‐9; PLA: Member, Monographs Committee, 2006‐8; LLAMA, Member FRFDS Committee 2003‐7; LLAMA: Member, FRFDS Fund Fair Committee 2003‐5; LLAMA, Member, LOMS/Financial Management Committee 2001‐3. President, EMIERT 1993‐95.


ALA ‐ LLAMA HR Section, Vice‐President/President‐Elect 2010; California Library Association Board of Directors, Director 2009‐2012; California Library Association Assembly Member 2007‐8; Rotary International, Anaheim Sunrise Rotary, President 2007‐8; ALA ‐ EMIERT, President 1993‐95.


In my years as a public librarian I have served in all capacities, from library page through Library Director. Along the way I have been fortunate to have participated in library building programs, grant awards including ALA/NEA The Big Read, and ALA "Let's Talk About It" and "Poets in Person." As part of an outreach to the community I initiated t he "Murder Mystery at the Library" for the Villa Park PL (IL) in 2000. It is now in its 11th year. I have developed an "A‐Z of Customer Service", a 3 part program presented from 2007‐2009 at the California Library Association Conference. An article is in the works. In 2009 I initiated the annual "Page One: Celebration of the Written Word" book festival for San Diego County Library. I have been active in ALA almost all of my library career and am now Vice‐President/President Elect for the HR Section of LLAMA and a member of the Board of Directors of the CA Library Association.

Publications:

Interviewed for article: "Good Reference Service? Great Reference Service? What's the Difference?" for THE REFERENCE LIBRARIAN (Routledge), April 2009.


We are at a crucial, challenging, and exciting time in the provision of library services at all levels. All over the country libraries face increasing demand for core library services as well as new, non‐traditional services. Library budgets have seldom been large enough to support all the services needed and/or asked for by our communities, be they public, academic, or special/corporate. Now, in the face of lost job, housing foreclosures, loss of savings, and diminished circumstances for many members of our communities, libraries are in a position to step outside the box and provide services to help individuals and families (and institutions) survive in these severe economic times. I believe I can bring my experience to blend and mix with others on the Council to help find solutions to our common problems and formulate ideas for dealing with both the present and the future of libraries.


1973

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Angelica Guerrero Fortin

Current Position:

Branch Manager, 2010, San Diego County Library, San Marcos Branch, 2 Civic Center Dr, San Marcos, CA 92069

Previous Positions:

Branch Manager, San Diego County, Spring Valley Branch, 2005‐2009 Library Supervisor, Escondido Charter High School, 2003‐2005


San Jose State University, MLIS, 2008 San Diego State University, BA Liberal Studies Summa Cum Laude, 2003 Southwestern College, AA Liberal Studies, 2000


Emerging Leader Program Subcommittee, 2010‐2012 ALA Cultural and Diverse Programming Committee Intern, 2009‐2010


REFORMA, LIBROS Chapter, Chair 2008‐2010 REFORMA, LIBROS Chapter, Vice‐Chair 2007‐2008 REFORMA, LIBROS Chapter, Secretary 2005‐2007


REFORMA Scholarship, 2005‐2006 ALA Christopher J. Hoy/ERT Scholarship, 2004‐2005


California State Library/Infopeople Eureka Scholar, 2009 ALA Emerging Leader, 2009

Publications:

Library Journal: Criticas Book Reviewer, 2009


As technology continues to transform the library profession, the need for continuing professional development, advocacy and mentorship are of great professional concern to me. As a Branch Manager, I have seen firsthand how knowledge of current technology can aid library professionals in helping to bridge the digital divide and in developing relevant programs and services that keep the library current and vital to the community. Protecting these services, which promote intellectual freedom and freedom of access, make the need to advocate for America’s Libraries critical at a time when libraries are in constant competition with other service organizations and departments for dwindling funding. As the opportunity for online learning becomes more common, it is imperative that MLIS students and new professionals have networking and mentorship opportunities within ALA so that they may benefit from the additional opportunities to meet and learn from other professionals outside the online classroom setting.


2004

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Ed Garcia

Current Position:

Information Access Librarian, 2008, Cranston Public Librar, 140 Sockanosset Cross Road, Cranston, RI 02920

Previous Positions:

Assistant Library Director, Central Falls Free Public Library, April‐Dec.2008 (Acting Library Director May‐August 2008) Executive Director, Diabetes Association of Fall River, 2007‐2008 Market Manager, American Diabetes Association 2005‐2007


University of Rhode Island, MLIS, 2008 University of Rhode Island, Information Literacy Instruction Certificate, 2008 University of Rhode Island, BA History 2003


ALA Emerging Leaders Interest Group Steering Committee, Member, 2010‐2012

ALA 2011 Emerging Leaders Selection Committee, Member, 2010

RUSA Reference Services Section Marketing & Public Relations for Reference Services Committee, Chair, 2010‐2012

RUSA Reference Services Section Executive Board, Member 2010‐2012

RUSA Reference Services Section Marketing & Public Relations for Reference Services Committee, Member, 2007‐ 2010

ALA New Member Round Table, Member, 2006 & 2010 Student ALA, University of Rhode Island Chapter, Member, 2006‐2008


University of Rhode Island Graduate School of Library & Information Studies, Advisory Board 2010‐present

NN/LM New England Regional Consumer Health Advisory Board 2010‐present

Library Board of Rhode Island Public Relations Committee, Chair 2008‐present

Library Board of Rhode Island, Board member 2008‐present

Rhode Island Library Association, Member, 2007‐present

REFORMA, Member 2006‐present

ACRL New England Chapter, Member 2010‐present

Association of Fundraising Professionals‐Rhode Island Chapter, Member, 2005‐2009

North Atlantic Health Sciences Libraries, Member, 2007‐2009

Diabetes Coalition of Massachusetts, Executive Committee 2007‐2008

Diabetes Multicultural Coalition (Rhode Island Department of Health), Member, 2005‐2008


Library Journal Mover & Shaker 2010

ALA Emerging Leaders 2010

RUSA Emerging Leader 2010 Sponsorship for Emerging Leaders program $1000

Citation from City of Cranston in honor of being awarded ALA Emerging Leader 2010

Rhode Island Coalition of Library Advocates William Bergeron Public Library Award 2008

Diabetes Coalition of Massachusetts Program of Excellence Award, Fall River Fitness Challenge, 2008


Foreword Magazine Book of the Year Awards, Judge (2007‐2010)

PRISM Plus Fellow (2006‐2008). The PRISM Plus Fellowship was a scholarship program funded by IMLS & dedicated to educating future librarians about information literacy for diverse populations. Students awarded the fellowship received full scholarships in the URI GSLIS program.

Received $500 YALSA Teen Tech Week Grant (2009)

Received $30,000 materials grant from Confucius Institute at University of Rhode Island to establish a Chinese language collection at Cranston Public Library (2009)

Conducted survey of RI public libraries for the Library Board of Rhode Island to determine if libraries were assisting the unemployed with job searching, resumes and applying for public assistance. (2009)

Designed mobile website for use on smart phones for Cranston Public Library. (2010)

Received $500 state legislative grant to conduct a series of jobs programs with a career counselor to offer unemployed patrons resume writing tips, job interview skills, & one on one resume reviews. (2009)

Received $6000 LSTA Grant for purchase of ebooks & download stations for Ocean State Libraries (2010)

Publications:

"Midwinter Musings/Emerging Leaders Report" RUSA Update, Winter 2010.

"Emerging Leaders Report" RUSA Update, Summer 2010.

“At the Libraries: Graphic Novels” Providence Journal West Bay Edition, August 23, 2007.


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As librarians we need to do all we can to advocate for underserved populations. I see people every day that have barriers placed on their access to information. Access some take for granted. Whether the barrier is economic, cultural, linguistic or technological these patrons have come across roadblocks and it is up to us to clear a path and provide equal access to information. This is especially important now as we are in the throes of a recession that is both driving demand for library services and causing an assault on library budgets nationwide. We need to be champions for underserved populations; especially with the advent of new technologies that are creating a greater divide among those who can afford them and those who cannot. Advocating for equal access has been a passion that has driven my career; I want to bring that passion to ALA Council.


2006

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Martin L Garnar

Current Position:

Reference Services Librarian, 1999, Regis University, 3333 Regis Blvd. Mail Stop D‐20, Denver, CO 80221‐1099

Previous Positions:

Reference Librarian, Regis University, 1999‐2009. Adjunct Faculty, University of Denver Library and Information Science Program, 2005‐present.


University of Denver, MLIS, 2000; State University of New York at Binghamton, MA History, 1995; State University of New York at Binghamton, BA History and Geography, 1993.


ALA Intellectual Freedom Committee: Chair, 2009‐10; Member, 2005‐06, 2007‐2011; Intern, 2003‐04. ALA IFC Privacy Subcommittee: Chair, 2005‐07; Member 2004‐11. IFRT: Chair, Membership Promotion Committee, 2004‐05; Eli M. Oboler Memorial Award Committee, 2002‐04; Member, 2001‐04. GLBTRT: Juror, Over the Rainbow Book List, 2011‐2013; Liaison to IFRT, 2005‐09.


Colorado Association of Libraries (CAL): Past President, 2008‐09; President, 2007‐08; President‐Elect, 2006‐07. CAL Intellectual Freedom Committee: Chair, 2000‐03; Member 1998‐present. CAL Legislative Committee: Academic Representative, 2010‐11; Member 2006‐08. CAL Leadership Development Committee, 2008 ‐ present. Colorado Academic Library Association: Board Member at Large, 2010‐12. Colorado Library Educational Foundation: Scholarship Committee Member, 2008‐present. Leroy C. Merritt Humanitarian Fund: Trustee, 2006‐09.


Alumni Master Scholar, Morgridge College of Education, University of Denver, 2009; Outstanding Adjunct Award, Morgridge College of Education, University of Denver, 2008; Intellectual Freedom Award, Mountain Plains Library Association, 2004; President’s Award, Colorado Association of Libraries, 2003; President’s Service Award, Regis University, 2002; American Association of University Professors Service Award (Regis Chapter), 2001. Phi Beta Kappa. National Merit Scholar.


Earned tenure in 2005. As president of the Colorado Association of Libraries, established the CAL Leadership Institute, which graduated its first class of 22 in 2009 and is on track to graduate another 17 in 2011. Selected as an inaugural participant in the Mountain Plains Library Association's Leadership Institute in 2002.

Publications:

Author, “Do They Know?”: A Gay Librarian at a Catholic University. In Tracy Nectoux (Ed.), Out Behind the Desk: Workplace Issues for LGBTQ Librarians. Duluth, MN: Library Juice Press, Forthcoming [anticipated in 2011].

Co‐Author, with Currie Meyer, The Colorado Association of Libraries’ Leadership Institute: Perspectives from a Planner and a Participant. Public Libraries 49 (3): 17‐19, 2010.

Co‐Author, with Erin McCaffrey. Long‐Range Planning Across Generational Lines. College and Research Libraries News 67 (3): 144‐145, 164, 2006.


As a librarian and library educator, I’m proud of the principles that are promoted and protected by our association and our profession. I’ve dedicated my ALA activities to promoting intellectual freedom and diversity, and I’ve been honored to serve as a member and chair of the Intellectual Freedom Committee. My IFC work has honed my skills in collaboration and communication. On Council, I will work to ensure that ALA remains the greatest advocate for our profession and the communities we serve.


2000

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Gail Guidry Griffin

Current Position:

Library Media Specialist, 1976, A. C. Steere Elementary, 4009 Youree Drive, Shreveport, LA 71105

Previous Positions:

Library Media Specialist, A. C. Steere Elementary Media Center, 1976‐to Present.


Grambling State University, B. S (Elementary Education/Library Science, 1976) and M.S. (Guidance & Counseling, 1984): Louisiana State University, M. L. S. (Masters of Library Science); Currently, pursuing Ph.D in Library Studies/Curriculum and Instruction.


ALA Division/Coretta Scott King Awards member. ALA Division/Association of Library Trustees, Advocates, Friends and Foundations (ALTAFF); Public Library Association (PLA‐2010) Conference Chair and 2012 Co‐Chair.


Louisiana Library Association/Louisiana Association of School Librarians, membership Chair. Association of Library Trustees, Advocates, Friends and Foundation (ALTAFF, Trustee At Large and Trustee Section Chair.


1993 Region Seven Donald Bumpus Award as President 1998 Shreveport/Bossier Pride Residents Involved in Developing Award Recipient. 2007 Cambridge Who's Who Among Executives and Professionals Nominee. Up to Present a nominee for Citizen Ambassador Program.


My first accomplishment is to encourage elected school board members and the Superintendent to automate all school libraries in the school district of Caddo Parish. Second, to encourage and educate voters to support the building of a new State‐of‐the‐Art Elementary School Library. Third, fought for a State Supervisor, librarians and clerks on the state, local and national levels.

Publications:

Author of the book; Sugar Cane Farming in Southwest Louisiana: Ooh, Ooh So Sweet the Process and Product" (publication in progress). Author of "Steps for Evaluating a Fifth Grade Science Collection". Presenter of: Ooh You Want to Build a New Library: Process and Product.


The following websites are available for your review: www. caddo.k12.la.us and click on A. C. Steere Elementary Library www.gggisar.blogspot.com


As a library media specialist I offer my support to: Restore library media specialists jobs. Funding for libraries. Secure the necessary resources and technology needed for life‐long library learners and readers.

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1998

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Mary Anne Hodel

Current Position:

Director/CEO, 2002, Orange County Library System, 101 East Central Blvd, Orlando, FL 32801

Previous Positions:

Director, Ann Arbor District Library 1995‐2001. Chief State Library Resource Center, Enoch Pratt Free Library, Baltimore 1991‐1995. Automation Librarian/ Project Manager, E.B. Williams Law Library, Georgetown University, Washington DC 1984‐1991.


University of Wisconsin‐ Madison B.A.; Catholic University of America ‐Washington, D.C. MLS; University of Michigan School of Business, Manager of Managers Executive Course 1997.


Local Arrangements Chair for ALA Annual 2004. LLAMA SASS Management Practices Chair 2007‐2010; LLAMA SASS Member at Large Executive Board 2007‐2010; LLAMA SASS Member Management Practices Committee, 2004‐2006; LLAMA SASS Management Practices Program Chair 2008 for "Mystery Shopper " Program. LLAMA SASS Management Practices Program Chair 2009 for "My Avatar Will Contact Your Avatar: Virtual Realities and Real Opportunities. LLAMA SASS Management Practices Program Chair 2010 for "And The Survey Says...Strengthening Services Through Surveying." PLA Board of Directors, Member 2008‐ present. PLA DEMCO AWARD Jury 2009‐ present. PLA Community of Practice Review Task Force, 2009‐‐. PLA Leonard Wertheimer Award Committee 2000‐2001. LLAMA BES Member Safety & Security Committee 1999‐2000; PLA Chair Person, Systems Section, 1995‐1996. PLA Systems Section Vice Chairperson 1994‐1995.


State Library of Florida, Member Florida Library Network 2007‐ present. Strategic Planning Committee, State Library of Florida, 2007. Florida Library Association 2002‐ present. Florida Humanities Council Board of Directors, 2009‐present. Florida Humanities Council Finance Committee, 2009‐ present. Urban Libraries Council Membership Committee, 2009‐‐; Mentor in Sunshine State Florida Leadership Program 2009‐2010. Michigan Library Association, Board Member Public Library Division 1997‐1998 and Vice President 1998‐1999. Ann Arbor Hands On Museum Board of Directors, 1998‐2001; Michigan Library Consortium, Chairperson Board of Trustees 1999‐2000; Vice Chairperson 1998‐1999. Member Board of Trustees 1997‐1998.


Director of Ann Arbor District Library when it won 1997 Library of the Year Award. Director of OCLS when it won Florida Library of the Year 2010. Certificate of Excellence in Financial Reporting received by OCLS every year since 2003 from Florida Government Finance Officers Association. Testified at State Library Planning Committee on direction of Florida Libraries 2009. Together in partnership with King County (WA), Peninsula Library System (San Mateo CA) Ann Arbor District Library working on Open Source Migration Support demonstration Model for public libraries under a multiyear federal IMLS grant.


Under my direction, OCLS has won a host of awards, including the 2010 Florida Library of the Year. Others include the ULC Highsmith Award for its Teen Volunteer Board, Beacon Award for Diversity, numerous Golden Brick Awards given by the Downtown Orlando Partnership, numerous LLAMA marketing awards for the Books and Beyond newsletter and for other initiatives. Raised over $3,845,000 in grants, donations and gifts over last eight years. Hosted over 250 visits/inquiries from other libraries in the past two years. Built new product lines‐‐high end program of hands‐on technology classes with attendance increases over 797% over the last six years. Increased market share over 48% in last eight years. Increased circulation by 91% over last 8 years. Inaugurated award winning programs like "Ready Set Go" staff training program, and technological innovations like SHAKE‐IT i‐phone App. Premiered use of Freegal, Vocera and Mobile Reference in public libraries. First public library using avatars for board and director. Inaugurated viral marketing efforts like "Build Your Own Snowman" and "Haunted House".

Publications:

Presentation: At ALA January 2008:"Using Counting Opinions to Improve Service." ALA June 2006 "Getting Buy‐In From Staff for Change." At FLA 2006: "Innovative Public Services." FLA Annual Meeting 2009: Welcome Address. Florida Public Library Director's Conference October 2005: "Changes in Public Library Services." Florida Public Library Director's Conference 2004 "New Methods and Models for Public Service." FLA Annual Meeting April 2006 "Welcome Address." ALA Annual 2004 "Central Florida Memory‐‐an Ongoing Partnership." Teleconference College of DuPage, Naperville, Illinois: April 2004. "Future of Reference" Teleconference.


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Libraries need to better demonstrate their value to the communities that fund them. In times of economic challenge, this is more important than ever. Increased market share, performance measurements that detail organizational results in terms that are tailored to be meaningful to the taxpayers need to be shared and promulgated in our communities. To be truly effective, we should be building our capacity by buying and building new talent, benchmarking with other organizations that excel in creating efficient work processes, borrowing new ideas from vendors, consultants, suppliers and binding the most talented employees.


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David A. Hurley

Current Position:

Branch Manager, 2009, Albuquerque Bernalillo County Public Library, 6900 Gonzales RD SW, Albuquerque, NM 87121

Previous Positions:

Virtual Library Manager, American Indian Higher Education Consortium Virtual Library, 2006‐2009. College Librarian, Diné College, 2002‐2008


University of Washington, MLIS, 2002; Vassar College, BA, 1997


Intellectual Freedom Round Table John Philip Immroth Memorial Award Committee, Chair, 2010‐Present American Indian Library Association, Member‐At‐Large, 2010‐Present Intellectual Freedom Round Table of the ALA, Publications Committee, Chair, 2009‐ 2010 Intellectual Freedom Round Table, Director‐At‐Large, 2007‐2009 ALA Spectrum Scholar Juror, 2005


Libraries are in the midst of a perfect storm as the business models of the publishing industry, the role of copyright, and the public’s relationship to information are all in flux. The challenge for ALA is to be an organization that maintains and expands librarians influence as key stakeholders in these areas, enables its members to develop and improve library services in rapidly changing contexts, and ensures we don’t needlessly sacrifice our core services in pursuit of the temporary interests. Having worked in public, academic, and special libraries, both rural and urban, I have a broad understanding of the issues facing librarians and libraries, the unique challenges that exist as well as the commonalities that exist across the profession, and I look forward to working to keep ALA an essential part of our profession.


2001

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Florante Peter Ibanez

Current Position:

Manager of Library Computer Services, 2005, Loyola Law School ‐ Rains Library, 919 Albany Street, Los Angeles, CA 90015

Previous Positions:

Adjunct Professor, Loyola Marymount University, 2007‐2009. Library Computer Resource Center Assistant, Loyola Law School, 1992‐2005.


UCLA, MLIS, 2006; UCLA, MA Asian American Studies, 2006; University of Calif. Irvine, BA Comparative Cultures, 1977.


ALA Emerging Leader Program, National Library Camp Project, Mentored by Loriene Roy, 2007.


Asian/Pacific American Librarians Association (APALA), President, 2010‐present; Asian/Pacific American Librarians Assoc., Board Member At Large, 2006‐2008; 2nd National Joint Conference of Librarians of Color (JCLC 2012), Steering Committee ‐ Publicity Committee Chair, 2007 – present; California Library Association, Scholarship Committee member, 2007 & 2008; Filipino American Library, Volunteer Archivist & Webmaster, 2004 – present; Diversity Recruitment Summit for the Information Professions held at UCLA, Planning Committee, 2005–2006; Filipino American Arts & Culture (Fil‐Am ARTS), Board of Directors, 2002‐2010; UC Irvine Kababayan Alumni Chapter, Immediate Past President, 2001‐2006; UC Irvine Alumni Association, Board of Directors, 2000‐2004; Search to Involve Pilipino Americans (SIPA), Board of Directors, 1994‐2000; City of Carson Environmental Commission, Vice Chairperson, 1992‐1998; Kababayan @ UC Irvine, Co‐founder, 1974; Samahang Pilipino UCLA, Co‐founder, 1971; Cal State University Dominguez Hills, Associated Student Body, Community Services Director, 1970‐1971.


2007 ALA Emerging Leader 2006 JCLC Scholarship 2005 Horn Award – UCLA Information Studies 2005 Union Bank of California Fellowship 2005 Gold Shield UCLA Alumnae Scholarship 2004 UCLA in LA Community Partnership Research Grant 2004 SLA Affirmative Action Scholarship 2003 AALL & WEST/Strait Minority Scholarship 2003 APALA Scholarship 2003 CLA Edna Yelland Scholarship 2003 UCLA Asian American Studies – Philip Vera Cruz Memorial Prize 2003 UC Irvine Kababayan CoFounders Award 2003 Festival of Philippine Arts & Culture Community Service Award

2003 San Pedro “Hope for Kids” – Community Service Award 2002 UCLA Pilipino Alumni ‐ Royal Morales Community Service Award


American Library Association (ALA) Diversity Fair, Presenter, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009; Association of Asian American Studies Conference (AAAS), Panel Chair / Presenter ‐ "Filipino American Archives: Traditional to Digital", 2009; Society of American Archivists Conference (SAA), Panel Co‐Chair / Presenter ‐ "Asian Pacific American Archives", 2008; California Library Association Conference (CLA), Presenter 2005 & 2007; 1st National Joint Conference of Librarians of Color (JCLC), Presenter, 2006; Filipino American National Historical Society Conferences (FANHS), Panel Chair / Presenter, 2002 & 2006; Association of Asian American Studies Conference (AAAS), Presenter ‐ "Libraries & Information Organizations", 2005; Society of American Archivists Conference (SAA), Presenter, 2005.

Publications:

Co‐Author, "Filipinos in Carson and the South Bay", (Arcadia Publishing) 2009. Director & Producer, "Got Book? Auntie Helen’s Gift of Books", Video Documentary, Selected for film festival screening at: Pacific Media Expo, Long Beach, CA, 2005; Pinoy Visions/Festival of Philippine Arts & Culture, Los Angeles, CA, 2005; Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival, Los Angeles, CA, 2006; Filipino American Cine Festival, San Francisco, CA, 2009.


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I have been a community activist / advocate for most of life and would like to now direct my energy towards our profession. As a recent "emerging leader" (but mature) I would like to encourage more inclusiveness among our ranks, not just in terms of diversity but as colleagues with the common vision of knowledge for all for the betterment of all. I believe in the concept of "Knowledge is Power" and want to spread that opportunity to everyone I can touch regardless of media. I feel blessed to be part of our noble profession.


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Julius C. Jefferson Jr.

Current Position:

Information Research Specialist, 2005, Library of Congress, 101 Independence Ave., SE, Washington, DC 20540

Previous Positions:

Library of Congress, Humanities and Social Sciences Division, Main Reading Room

Howard University Libraries


•University of Maryland, MLS •Howard University, BA History


ALA: Member, Committee on Diversity, 2009‐2010; ALA: Chair, Intellectual Freedom Committee, 2010‐2011; ALA: Equality Award Jury, Member, 2010; ALA: Ebsco Award Jury 2011; AFL‐CIO‐ALA: Library Service to Labor Groups, RUSA, Member, 2009‐2010; BCALA, 2007‐2009, Executive Board Member.


2010 The Black Caucus of The American Library Association (BCALA) "Appreciation Award.”

2010 Congressional Research Service "Special Achievement Award"


Julius is an Information Research Specialist in the Congressional Research Service (CRS) at the Library of Congress. Julius provides information and public policy research assistance exclusively to Members of Congress, congressional committees and staff to assist them in their legislative and representational duties. Julius holds memberships in a number of professional organizations and has served in positions in the American Library Association (ALA). Julius has served on the Committee on Diversity, Equality Award Jury, Ebsco Awards Jury and member of the Intellectual Freedom Committee 2010‐2012 serving as chair 2010‐2011. Julius is also a member of ALA’s Black Caucus (BCALA) and served on the Executive Board in 2007‐2009.

Julius is committed to promoting diversity in the profession. To that end, he has researched, organized, moderated and participated in a number of public and professional forums on diversity issues in the profession, including appearances before ALA, the 6th and 7th National Conference of African American Librarians, the 2008 and 2010 National Diversity in Libraries Conference (NDLC), SLA and on National Public Radio.


•NPR at http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=91955374, •Library Journal http://www.libraryjournal.com/arƟcle/CA6574119.html •Diverse issues in Higher Education at http://www.diverseeducation.com/artman/publish/article_11366.shtml


I am a fanatic for fairness and a supporter of the mission of the American Library Association. I am running for ALA Council to promote actions to improve our profession; fostering a climate that promotes the professional growth and development of all members advocating for all librarians and the institutions they serve.

I believe our profession and organization should foster a climate that welcomes all members who believe in the mission of ALA; which is to develop, promote and improve libraries and information services to all.

I advocate for professional growth and mentoring, bringing new and seasoned librarians together preserving and advancing the rich institutional knowledge of ALA and our profession.

I support intellectual freedom, understanding that open access to information provides the freedom of individuals

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to pursue the truth, “making tolerance for all ideas a symbol of virtue.”

"Learned institutions ought to be favorite objects with every free people.”


2005

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Wei Jeng‐Chu

Current Position:

Technology Division Head, 2003, Worcester Public Library, 3 Salem Square, Worcester, MA 01608

Previous Positions:

Department Head of Technical Services, Indian Trails Public Library District, 1997‐2002. Acting Department Head of Technical Services, Indian Trails Public Library District, 1996‐1997. Assistant to Department Head of Technical Services, Indian Trails Public Library District, 1992‐1996.


University of Wisconsin – Madison, MA, Library Science, 1981. National Taiwan University, BA, History major and Sociology minor, 1977. Certificate, Cataloging Electronic Resources, 2002. Completed, Five Courses in Computer Information Systems, William Rainey Harper College, 1996. Certificate, Supervisory/Management Development Program, William Rainey Harper College, 1995. Certificate, Professional Development Courses, University of Wisconsin – Madison, 1981‐1984.


ALA Councilor at Large, 2005‐2011; ALA Committee on Committees, Member, 2010‐11; ALA OITP‐ America’s Libraries for the 21st Century Subcommittee, Member, 2010‐11; ALA OITP Advisory Committee, Member, 2008‐10; ALCTS Esther J. Piercy Award Jury Committee, Member,2008‐09; ALA MARBI Committee, RUSA Representative, 2006‐08; PLA Practical Applications of Technology in Public Libraries Committee, Member, 2005‐07; LITA Christian Larew and Sirsi Scholarships Committee, Member, 2005‐06; LITA Endeavor Student Writing Awards Committee, Member, 2004‐05; LITA National Forum 2004 Planning Committee, Member, 2003‐04; PLA CIS Liaison to MARBI, 2002‐03; LITA Frederick G. Kilgour Award Committee, Member, 2002‐03; PLA Community Information Services Committee, Member, 2000‐02; LITA Technology and Access Committee, Member, 1998‐2002; PLA Cataloging Needs of Public Libraries, Member, 1998‐2002.


MLA Technical Services Section, Past Chair/Chair/Vice Chair, 2006‐09; MLA Executive Board, Member, 2007‐08; MLA Conference Program Committee, Member,2006‐07. Chinese American Librarians Association (CALA), Midwest Chapter, 1989. Chinese American Librarians Association (CALA), Lifetime Member. Asian Pacific American Labor Alliance (APALA), Member, 1998‐2002.


Beta Phi Mu International Library Science Honor Society, 1981. Phi Tau Phi Scholastic Honor Society, 1977.


Actively participate in ALA and its Division committees. Get involved in ILA and MLA state level activities. Progressively build up extensive experience in organizational/institutional governance by formulating policies and guidelines. Demonstrate leadership, professionalism, and commitment in carrying out duties in various capacities. Act as a mentor for professional and paraprofessional colleagues. Participate in the Digital Commonwealth and Digital Past Projects by setting up technical and metadata standards. Commit in technology strategic planning to lead and share knowledge and resources within regional community. Implement innovative solutions for public and technical services departmental collaboration. Succeed in chairing, formulating and executing technology plans, such as RFID Intelligent Library System. Coordinated and facilitated a local training program to recruit eight public libraries to join PCC as NACO contributors. Worked on OCLC WorldCat Enhanced Catalog Partner Project and was featured in the 2001 OCLC annual report. Completed a successful ILS system migration as a Project Coordinator. Participated in the NSLS CORC Working Group in developing cataloging guidelines for online resources. Conducted training workshops on cataloging and technology related topics.


Libraries are experiencing an exciting period of transformation! An explosion of new technology has profoundly affected library’s operation, while the recent economic slide has stretched our ability to achieve high service standards. As our communities diversify and information availability continues to skyrocket, ALA’s importance as a forum to address our common challenges only increases. It must speak out strongly and clearly on the essential role and undeniable value that libraries have in the community.

Our job needs to be framed attractively to bring in professionals to fuel our growth, and ALA should be responsible for preserving our core values, advocating effectively on policy affecting the library world and greater society, and forming coalitions by reaching out across international boundaries.

My experience in library services has developed a broad perspective on these issues, and I am eager to contribute this experience to ALA as it leads American libraries into the future.


1988

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ShuYong Jiang

Current Position:

Associate Professor, Chinese Studies Librarian, 2003, University of Illinois at Urbana‐Champaign, 325 Main Library, MC522, 1408 W. Gregory Drive, Urbana, IL 61801

Previous Positions:

Catalog Librarian, Art Institute of Chicago 1998‐2003


University of Wisconsin, Madison PH.D. in Chinese Literature, 2005 University of Wisconsin, Madison, MSLIS, 1996


Chinese American Librarian Association Representative to the ALA Diversity Council, 2009‐2011


OCLC CJK User Group Executive Board member‐at‐large 2007‐2009 CALA Treasurer, 2008‐2010 Society of Chinese Studies Librarians, charter member. Executive Board, Chair of General Affairs 2010‐2012


E. B. Fred Fellowship, University of Wisconsin‐Madison 1992 Vilas Fellowship, University of Wisconsin‐Madison 1995 The Dr. Brenda Pfaehler Award of Excellence for Teaching, University of Wisconsin‐Madison, 1996 Best Paper Award, 2007 Library Society of China Annual Conference Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) 2008 Samuel Lazerow Fellowship for Research in Technical Services or Acquisitions


Jiang, Shuyong. Project Director, “Think Globally, Act Globally, US‐China Librarian Collaboration (http://www.library.illinois.edu/China),” funded by the Institute of Museums and Library Services, awarded Nov. 19th, 2008, $499,582. Jiang, Shuyong. Principle Investigator/Project Director, “Think Globally, Act Globally, US‐China Librarian Collaboration, one year extension with additional funding from the Institute of Museum and Library Services, awarded December 8th, 2009. $249,727

Publications:

Jiang, Shuyong, associate editor, 2010. Chinese Studies in North America—Researches and Resources. Zhonghua Book Company, 2010. Jiang, Shuyong, “Lost in Translation: the Treatment of Chinese Classics in the Library of Congress Classification,” Cataloging and Classification Quarterly, v.45, no.1 (2007); 3‐14. Jiang, Shuyong, “Into the Source and History of Chinese Culture, Knowledge Cataloging in Ancient China,” Library & Cultural Records, v. 42, no.1 (2007); 1‐20.


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Diversity; Collaboration; and Advocacy of information and knowledge sharing.


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Xudong Jin

Current Position:

Associate Director of Libraries and Head of Technical Services, 2000, Ohio Wesleyan University, 43 Rowland Ave., Delaware, OH 43015

Previous Positions:

Cataloging Coordinator, Assistant Professor, Southern Oregon University, 1996‐2000.

Librarian, Cataloger/Systems, Elizabethtown College, 1994‐1996.

Reference Librarian, York College Library, CUNY, 1994.


St. John’s University, MLS, 1994. Ohio University, MA International Affairs, 1992. Yunnan University, MA World History, 1985. Yunnan University, BA History, 1982.


ALCTS Best of LRTS Award Jury, Chair, 2009‐2010; member, 2008‐2009; CMDS (Collection Management and Development Section) Policy & Planning Committee, member, 2008‐present; ALCTS CCS (Cataloging and Classification Section) Committee on Cataloging: Asian and African Materials, 2009‐present; IRC (International Relations Committee)‐East Asia & Pacific Subcommittee, member, 2008‐present; PromptCat Users Group, Chair, 2003‐2004. Attended ALA and Midwinter every year since 2001. ALA member since 1991; ALCTS member since 1994.


President of CALA (Chinese American Librarians Association), an ALA affiliate, 2009‐2010; Life Member of CALA; Vice‐President/President Elect of CALA, 2007‐2009; Co‐Chair of CALA International Relations Committee, 2006‐ 2007; Chair of CALA Program Committee, 2007‐2009; Member of CALA Program Committee, 2006‐2007; Board of Directors of CALA 2005‐2007; President of CALA Midwest CALAMW)Chapter, 2004‐2005; Vice‐President of CALAMW Chapter, 2003‐2004; Chair of CALAMW Chapter Program Committee, 2003‐2004. ALAO (Academic Library Association of Ohio), member, 2000‐present. ALAO TEDSIG (Technical, Electronic, and Digital Services Interest Group), member, 2007‐2009. Member of OhioLINK Library and Information Technology (Lead Implementers) Committee, 2010‐present. Member of OhioLINK DMS Committee, 2004‐2008. Member of Five Colleges of Ohio Government Document Subcommittee 2000‐2004. Chair of CONSORT Catalog Subcommittee, 2002‐2004; Member of CONSORT Catalog Subcommittee 2000‐present; Member of CONSORT Collection Development and Management Subcommittee 2000‐present. Member of the Internet Chinese Librarians Club 2002‐present. Adviser of Yunnan Provincial Library, 2005‐present. Member of the Association for Chinese Historian in the U.S. 1995‐present. President of MCSCA (Midwest Chinese Science and Culture Association), 2007‐present. Director of Ohio Chinese Arts Troupe, 2009‐present.


Marquis Who’s Who in America, 2010 & 2011; OWU TEW Grant, 2009; Recognized at 2005, 2006, 2008 Celebrations of Scholars; CALA 2007 President’s Recognition Award; CALA 2007 Sally C. Tseng Professional Development Grant; ALAO Continue Education Grant, 2005, 2007; Northern Ohio Technical Services Librarians Scholarship, 2005; Stanford University, East Asian National Resource Center Travel Grant, 1998; Southern Oregon University, Carpenter Grant, Category II, 1998; St. John's University, award of academic excellence for having completed the MLS Program with 4.0 index, 1994; Ohio University, award for outstanding contributions to the Southeast Asia Studies Program in 1990‐1991.


I have introduced new technologies and programs, such as RDA, ebook cataloging, metadata, Connexion, GOBI, and ISBN‐13, to the library and consortia, and trained staff. I have been active in promoting library consortial activities and served as chair or member of several consortial committees. I was honored to work with several grant projects, such as CONSORT Cooperative Collection Development Project, and co‐presented at ACRL in 2003. I am one of the initiators of the CALA 21st Century Librarians Seminar Series. In July 2006, I led a five‐librarian delegation from CALA to conduct a five‐day seminar in Yunnan University Library based on a contract I signed with Yunnan in June 2005. The seminar has been called the first CALA 21st Century Librarians Seminar. ALA International Leads reported this event on its December 2006 issue. I am a Team Leader of the Think Globally, Act Globally IMLS funded project. I led a five‐member team to present a series of workshops in March and April 2010 in three cities in China.

Publications:

Academic Libraries in the United States for the 21st Century: Theories and Practices. Chief Editor. Beijing Library Press. 2007

"Managing the Advantages and Challenges of Multiple Library Consortia: The View from Within the Library," Journal of Access Services, vol.4, no.1. 2007, pp. 1‐22.

“Human Touch of Library Management in the United States: Personal Experiences of Creating and Developing a Harmonious,” Chinese Librarianship: an International Electronic Journal, no.22, December 2006, http://www.white‐ clouds.com/iclc/cliej/cl22.htm


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Statement of Professional Concerns: I have worked as library assistant, librarian, department head, and associate director for more than 20 years so I know what library staff, librarians, and administrators want and what challenges they are facing. I understand the services and trend of academic, public, school, and special libraries. As an ALA Councilor‐at‐Large, we need to continue to challenge ourselves and our organization to make ALA as strong as possible so that it can continue its crucial leadership role. If elected, I will serve librarians and library staff in all types of libraries by championing intellectual freedom and right to access to information. I will also focus on our core goals and new initiatives, commit to growing the ALA endowed funds to provide a strong financial future for ALA, and promote opportunities and training for new members and emerging leaders. Thank you for your vote.


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Darcel B. Jones

Current Position:

Community Library Manager, 2009, Contra Costa County Library, 80 Power Ave, Pittsburg, CA 94565

Previous Positions:

Community Library Manager, Contra Costa County Library, 2009‐present San Francisco Public Library, (Librarian 1) Children's Librarian 2006‐2008 Solano County Library, Extra‐Help Library Associate, 2004‐2006


San Jose State University, MLIS, 2006 University of California Berkeley, BA Ethnic Studies, 2000


ALA Emerging Leaders Sub Committee Member; ALA Emerging Leaders Steering Committee Member; ALA Emerging Leader, Class of 2010; LLAMA Member 2009 ‐ Present; PLA Member 2010 ‐ Present; LEARNING RT Member 2009 ‐ Present


ALA Emerging Leader Alumni. ‐ 2010 Class; Featured in At The Library, the San Francisco Public Library monthly newsletter – July 2007 & February 2008; Panelist for the Infopeople (State of California sponsored training programs) seminar: SUPPORT STAFF: CHANGING ROLES, SUCCESSFUL TRANSITIONS, and OPPORTUNITIES TO SHINE. Evaluations from participants specifically listed my name as an inspirational speaker. ‐ 2007; Louise Jane Moses ‐ Agnes Davis Memorial Scholarship, California Black Librarians Caucus – 2005; Leadership for Diversity Scholarship, California School Library Association – 2004; Urban Libraries Council Scholar – 2004/2005 Academic year.


As a community library manager I had the opportunity to supervise several diverse communities that have resulted in wonderful opportunities:

*Developing a sustaining teen volunteer program that allows teens to become valued members of the library team while earning required community service hours *Collaborating with community leaders to create a Summer Reads/City Reads hybrid program that tripled summer reading participation in 2010. *Increase space for community library Friends group that results in revenue doubling within three months *Collaborating with county library team and local high school to have author Omar Tyree present to over 400 local high school students.

As a former children’s librarian I understand the vital role reading and literacy have in the education of our future generations, and our need to take library services to the patrons not only requiring them to come to us. This desire resulted in increased library participation by all sectors of the community, most notably a 40% increase in Summer Reading participation my first year in the community.

Publications:

Jones, Darcel "A Year in the Life of One Emerging Leader", New Library World (In Press) Emerald Group Publishing Limited;

Jones, Darcel "ALA Midwinter: a first‐timer's viewpoint", New Library World, Vol. 111 Iss: 5/6, pp.250 ‐ 252 Emerald Group Publishing Limited. http://www.emeraldinsight.com/journals.htm?issn=0307

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Contra Costa Marketplace Magazine Regular contributor. (April 2009 – March 2010)

Wrote articles discussing library events and promoting literacy within the community. Circulation of 100,000 readers within the West Contra Costa County region. www.marketplacecontracosta.com


Dedicated ALA members devote time and money to serve the organization. They do a wonderful job, yet many more want to contribute and cannot due to lack of time, resources, or opportunity. Taking advantage of technology to create more avenues for participation appears to be a simple and practical solution. Technology is an important component, but not necessarily the only solution. Now is the time for exploring all solutions to this issue.

As an ALA Councilor at Large, I look forward to playing a leading role in seeking positive solutions to this challenge. I will present my ideas and seek input from the full ALA membership. With collaboration, we can create the change that leads to more outlets for participation and professional growth for ALA members.


2009

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Jonathan C. Kinloch

Current Position:

Commissioner, 2008, Detroit Public Library, 5201 Woodward Avenue, Detroit, MI 48201

Previous Positions:

1991‐ Current: President, The Kinloch Group, Inc. 2006‐2008: Member, Detroit Board of Education 1998‐2006 Member, Detroit Board of Zoning Appeals


2010‐Current ALA The Gale Cengage Learning Award: Member 2009‐ Current ALA Awards Committee: Member 2009‐ Current ALA ALTAFF Div. Legislation, Advocacy & Intellectual Freedom Committee: Member 2009‐10 Chair, ALA Marshall Cavendish Excellence in Library Programming Award Jury: Chair


Jonathan Kinloch is a library commissioner in Detroit, Michigan. Since 1989, he has served on many boards and commissions including, the Wayne County Planning and Development Commission, Detroit Board of Zoning Appeals, Detroit Board of Education, the non‐profit boards of Core City Neighborhood, Alternative for Girls and Chaired the Children's Center Outpatient Advisory Committee. While serving on the Detroit School Board, Kinloch drafted many policies including two ballot measures, the 2007 school board subpoena power authorization and the reform school board debit advisory question. The creation of the office of inspector general within DPS, was a need he saw in which he researched, prepared and introduced the initial recommendation to the Detroit Board of Education which was approved. As a library commissioner, he chairs the books and literacy committee where he was instrumental in creating the Detroit Literacy Council to lead the charge in tracking and advising on the program needs of the community in order to turn the tide in Detroit's high illiteracy rate.


TheJonathanKinlochShow.com and DetNews.Com/DetroitCityHallInsider


A front and center goal of the ALA when lobbing federal and state governments has to be closing gap in funding for libraries between the rich and the poor neighborhoods. Because this issue is not a priority in many state jurisdictions, students in distressed communities are not learning literacy skills in order to prepare them for post secondary education or general life skills. While the rich communities are getting these skills and more through their high school librarians, some states do not require K‐8 school librarians. Further, I would like the ALA to work with local law enforcement agencies, to require non‐sexual/violent youth as part of their probation to be required to have a library card and read a book for each year of their court supervision. With constant cuts to library services and programs around the country, the legislative assembly needs a more active role.


2008

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Margaret L. Kirkpatrick

Current Position:

Elementary Librarian (Retired), 2011, Wichita Public Schools, 201 N. Water, Wichita, KS, 67202


Emporia State University, M.S., M.L.S., 1974; Sterling College, B.S. Education, 1968


I have served ALA Council three terms, as well as had various committee appointments in ALA. For example, committee developing a booklet for serving the special needs clients; ALSA Committees of Quick pics bibliographies, ALSC Committees of best book translated to English; Caldecott Committee; AASL involving three workshops for AASL Conferences and ALA Conferences.


I have never been an officer in the organization but I have used my time in the total commitment to support all of the youth services divisions since I became a librarian.


I was asked to travel with "People to People" to Russia, Lithuania, and Czechoslovakia as a school media specialist.


I have helped in the writing of a Media Month book giving ideas to be used in school libraries to promote the library. Publication with ALA to develop and implement services for people with special needs at your library.


I feel strongly that representation of school librarians on Council is needed. As a retired elementary school librarian and Council member, I have kept abreast of pertinent issues and trends affecting school libraries. School librarians have a special mission to help children become lifelong library users as well as lifelong readers, which directly impacts college and public libraries. I strongly support resource sharing because tightening budgets and increasingly expensive technology. I strongly support the Council's continuing work in creating resource sharing systems. We must advocate a strong program to develop professional growth for small community libraries, tribal libraries, and librarians. I believe Council needs to consider expanding membership by developing accredited professional academies as part of our biannual conference structures. I would very much appreciate the chance to be a voice of the school librarian as ALA moves into the future.


1974

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Ken Kozel

Current Position:

County Librarian, Head of the Randolph County Public Library, 2009, Randolph County Public Library, 106 Pearl Street, Cuthbert, GA 39840‐1474

Previous Positions:

Library Director, Randolph County Public Library, 2009‐Present. Assistant Librarian, Pitts Academic Library, Andrew College, 2006‐2009. Information Specialist, Emory University, 1999‐2006. Assistant Project Director, Centers for Disease Control, 1990‐1999.


Valdosta State University, College of Education/Doctoral Program Leadership, Fall 2010 Acceptance. Valdosta State University, (MLIS)Master of Library and Information Science, 2009. Florida State University, (BFA)Bachelor of Fine Arts: Studio Art/Art History.


ALA FAFLRT, ALA NMRT, ALA LLAMA, ALA GODORT, ALA SRRT, ALA LRRT,


(GLA)Georgia Library Association VSU Library Association


2010 ALA Emerging Leader Recipient 2009 ALA NMRT Cavendish Award 2009 ALA FAFLRT Adelaide Del Frate Conference Sponsorship Award 2009 Valdosta State University, PMF Presidential Management Fellowship Nominee 2009 Valdosta State University Omicron Delta Kappa Member 2008 Randolph County Leadership Award 2008 Rotary Leadership Seminar Participant 2007 GLQ Library Travel Award 2007 Student Mentor Honor 1998 Cadence Staff Award


I have changed professionally beginning with the pursuit of my Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS) degree while working at Pitts Academic Library. Attending graduate school at Valdosta State University (VSU) brought renewed focus to my career while personally challenging me to set goals and objectives. With improved confidence, I decided to become active on the national level through involvement with Georgia Libraries Association (GLA), American Libraries Association (ALA), and Special Libraries Association (SLA). My participation in other organizations included: New Members Round Table (NMRT), Federal and Armed Forces Libraries Round Table (FAFLRT), Library Leadership and Management Association (LLAMA), and Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL). I was awarded the ALA FAFLRT Adelaide Del Frate Conference Sponsorship Award, and attended my first ALA conference in Chicago 2009. Stepping out into the national library community offered a broader sense of culture, expanded my insight on global issues, and had a profound influence upon my career path. The conference motivated me to serve on the national level.

Publications:

Georgia Library Quarterly “My Library” (July 2009) ALA FAFLRT Online Newsletter, blog, and print issue “The Changing Face of Federal Libraries” (August 2009) GLQ online “New Fiction Book Reviews” (September 2009)


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As an ALA 2010 Emerging Leader, I was able to catch a glimpse of the exciting dynamics of collaboration at the national level. I am enthusiastic about serving at the national level, learning more about the infrastructure of ALA, and hopefully influencing change. I am a recent graduate of the Master of Library and Information Science Program from ALA accredited Valdosta State University. Along with my degree emphasis in management and technology, I bring many years of diverse library experience: ranging from special libraries, information centers, archives, academic, and public libraries. My undergraduate degree BFA was in Studio Art, and I minored in Art History. I have recently been accepted into the doctoral program at Valdosta State University, where I intend to pursue an advanced degree in Leadership, through the College of Education.


2007‐Present

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Em Claire Knowles

Current Position:

Assistant Dean for Student Services, 1988, Simmons Graduate School of Library and Information Science, 300 The Fenway, Boston, MA 02115

Previous Positions:

Coordinator of Bibliographic Instruction, Humanities/ Social Sciences Department, Shields Library, University of California, Davis, 1986‐1988; Reference Librarian, Humanities/ Social Sciences Department, Shields Library, University of California, 1975‐1986.


D.A., Simmons College, 1988; M.P.A., California State University ‐ Sacramento, 1986; M.L.S., University of California, Berkeley; B.A., International Relations, University of California, Davis.


ALA council at large, 2003+; ALA Executive Board, 2008‐2011; member, ALA Resolutions Comm., member, Planning and Budget Assembly; , member, Finance and Audit Committee2008 ‐ 2011; liaison, ALA‐APA Status of Women and Salaries, 2008 ‐ 2011. Bogle Pratt Scholarship, 2000; ALA ‐ OLOS.


Association of College and Research Libraries: Member, Racial and Diversity Committee, 1992‐1995 Chair, Funded Project on Campus Recruitment of Multicultural Underrepresented Students, 1992 Task Force on Recruitment of Underrepresented Minorities, 1988‐90

Bibliographic Instruction Section Education for Bibliographic Instruction, 1987‐89 Library Administration and Management Association Libraries as Humane Workplaces Task Force, 1989‐91

Black Caucus of the American Library Association: Secretary, 1994‐96 Executive Board, 1986‐93

California Black Librarians' Caucus, Corresponding Secretary, 1988

California Library Association (CLA) CLA: Councilor, 1978‐1980 CLA Council Rules Committee, Chair, 1980 CLA Nominating Committee, 1981 CLA Edna N. Yelland Memorial Scholarship Committee, 1977 California Clearinghouse on Library Instruction, Steering Committee, 1986‐88 Educational Services Committee, University of California ‐‐ Davis, Chair, 1987‐1988

Librarians Association of the University of California ‐‐ Davis: President 1985‐1986 Vice President 1984‐1985

Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners: Chair, 2006‐2008, Vice‐Chair, 2004‐2006

Massachusetts Black Librarians' Network: Secretary, 2006‐

Vice Chair, 2000‐2005 Chair, Urban Book Project, 1995‐1997 Corresponding Secretary, 1990‐1991 Scholarship Committee Chair, 1989‐1990

Massachusetts Library Association, Conference Speaker and Board Member, 1999‐2003


BCALA Distinguished Service to the library Profession Award, 2007

Outstanding Public Service Leadership Award, Council of Black Administrators, Faculty, and Staff, Simmons College, 1997

Beta Phi Mu, International Library and Information Science Honor Society, member, 1975 and current advisor, Beta Beta chapter, 1997+

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Lambda Xi Chapter ‐ Service Award, 1977

University of California, Davis ‐ recognition for outstanding service to campus, 1980.

Higher Education Act ‐ Title IIB Fellow, 1973, 1982

Sacramento, CA Observer Newspaper (Educational Supplement). Recognized as Outstanding Black Faculty/Staff at University of California, 1983


My major accomplishment is to establish a bequest to ALA Spectrum Scholarship to support more students from underrepresented ethnic and racial backgrounds to enter the profession, and to become a part of the American Library Association. My second accomplishment to work and support LIS students new to the profession as they develop, grow, and contribute their new found talents to strengthen and celebrate the profession.

Publications:

Published speaker and author on issues relating to diversity, trends in the LIS field and advocacy in the African American community.


I have experience and skills in working with a variety of ALA constituents, from new and young LIS professionals to seasoned librarians, from public library employers to academic librarians. As a advocate for new LIS professionals to diverse librarians and the use of technology, I am committed to see these forces will enhance our beloved profession grow and change in a positive way in the public and legislative eye. Furthermore, I am devoted to realize a part of ALA strategic plan and its priorities as policy changes influence increased funding for all libraries and equal access to all users. I would be honored to have your support for my positions with a vote to serve on the ALA council.


1986

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Kate Kosturski

Current Position:

Independent Consultant, Outreach and Participation Services, 2010, JSTOR, 149 Fifth Avenue, 8th Floor, New York, NY 10011

Previous Positions:

Reference and Circulation Intern, Middlesex Public Library, May 2010 ‐ present; Graduate Assistant for Information Technology Courses, Pratt Institute (Professor Charles Rubenstein), September 2009 ‐ May 2010; Graduate Assistant for Collection Development Course, Pratt Institute (Dr. Nasser Sharify), June 2008 ‐ May 2010


Pratt Institute, MSLIS, 2010; York College of Pennsylvania, BA, Government/Public Administration, 2000


Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL), Member, 2007 ‐ present; Library and Information Technology Association (LITA), Member, 2010 – present; Reference and User Services Association (RUSA), Member, 2010 – present; Government Documents Roundtable (GODORT), Member, 2009 ‐ present


SILSSA at Pratt Institute (student ALA chapter), President, 2009 – 2010; Treasurer, 2008 – 2009; Peer Mentor, 2010 – present


American Library Association, 2011 Emerging Leader, sponsored by Reference and User Services Association (RUSA); Pratt Circle (Graduation Honors), 2010; Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL), Named as “ACRL Member of the Week” for the week of March 22, 2010; Alpha Chi National Honor Society, Member, 1998 ‐ present; Pi Sigma Alpha National Political Science Honor Society, Member, 1998 ‐ present


Member of the Executive Board for the York College of PA New York City Metro Area Alumni Chapter since its founding in 2006, and an active volunteer with the Museum of Modern Art (Membership and Visitor Services) since the Museum reopened in 2004. Previous career includes law firm marketing, administration and management (including coordination of the firm's summer intern program) for a mid‐size northern New Jersey law firm and office management for a small woman‐owned environmental consulting firm in Hightstown, NJ.


http://www.katekosturski.com


As a new professional, I feel library students and recent graduates are not given an adequate voice in short and long‐ term operations of the Association. We are the next generation librarians on the front lines of education and employment ‐ aware of classes we wished we had in library school that would make us better information professionals, and keenly in tune with the current job market. Too many of my schoolmates dropped their ALA membership after graduation or don't even bother joining at all ‐ they feel the organization can't do anything for them. I want to change that. The ALA has had a working group devoted to young members for several years. The times for working groups are past. The time has come for us to raise our voice and make our parent organization what we want it to be.


2007

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Charles E. Kratz

Current Position:

Dean of the Library and Information Fluency, 1991 ‐ present, The University of Scranton, Weinberg Memorial Library, 800 Linden St., Scranton, PA 18510

Previous Positions:

Hofstra University, Assistant Dean of Public Services, 1985‐1991. Rider University, Associate University Librarian, 1982‐1985.


University of Notre Dame, B.A., History, 1973; M.A., History 1974; University of Maryland, M.L.S., 1976.


ALA Executive Board, 2007‐2010; ALA Council, 1999‐2007 ‐ Councilor‐at‐large & LLAMA Councilor; ALA Council Orientation Committee Chair, 2004‐05; IFRT Immroth Award Committee Chair, 2008‐2010; ALA Awards Committee, 1998‐02, chair, 2000‐01; Lippincott Award Jury, chair, 2003‐04, member, 2004‐05; Elizabeth Futas Catalyst for Change Award Jury, 2000‐01, chair, 2001‐02; ALA Executive Director Search, 1997‐98; Bessie Boehm Moore Award Jury, 1990‐91; H. W. Wilson Library Staff Development Grant Jury, chair, 1989‐90; ACRL Government Relations Committee, member, 2004‐2008; ACRL President’s Program, chair, 2001‐03; ACRL National Conference Steering Committee, member 2001‐03; ACRL National Conference Colleagues Subcommittee, chair, 2001‐03; ACRL National Conference Steering Committee, member, 1999‐01. Extensive service in LLAMA, including president, 1997‐98. New Members Round Table, president, 1984‐85. ACRL member. LLAMA member. LITA member. IFRT member. SRRT member. GLBTRT member. Freedom to Read Foundation member. REFORMA member.


ACRL DVC Ad Hoc on Membership, 2003‐05; ACRL/DVC Legislative Day Activities, 2000‐02; Greater NY Metro Chapter: vice president/president‐elect, 1991‐93. NJLA College & Univ. Section: Newsletter, editor, 1982‐85; Legislative, chair, 1982‐83. PALINET Board of Trustees, 1996‐2002. Pennsylvania Academic Library Consortium Board of Trustees, 2004‐2010. Northeastern Pennsylvania Library Network, Board of Directors, 1991‐present. Association of Jesuit College & University Libraries Directors Conference, President, 1999.


Member of Beta Phi Mu.


Accomplishments: Member of the ALA Executive Board, 2007‐2010. LLAMA President, 1997‐1998. NMRT President, 1984‐85. OCLC Members Council President, 2004‐05. Pennsylvania Academic Library Consortium Board of Trustees President 2005‐2010. PALINET Board of Trustees President, 1998‐99, 2001.

Publications:

Title: Staff Development: A Practical Guide, 3rd ed.; Role: Contributor of article; Publisher: ALA; Published Date: 2001. Title: The Personnel Manual: An Outline for Libraries; Role: Co‐author; Publisher: ALA; Published Date: 1994.


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I will dedicate my service on ALA Council to helping our association to take the lead in advancing the values and contributions that members and their libraries make to lifelong learning, literacy, teaching, and research. I will bring to Council a strong belief in the importance of timely and relevant communication to our members, including the growth of electronic participation in our association. Secondly, I will bring to Council strong advocacy for the health

and growth of our association, for increased diversity in our association and for increased organizational opportunities for our emerging leaders. And finally I will bring an ardent dedication to the association’s efforts to support public policy, lifelong learning, information literacy, scholarly communication, equal access and intellectual freedom, and children’s and youth services. I would be honored to serve on ALA Council and ask for your vote.


1976

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LeRoy LaFleur

Current Position:

Head, Arlington Campus Library, 2007, George Mason University, 3401 Fairfax Drive, Room 101, Arlington, VA 22201

Previous Positions:

Liaison Librarian‐Public Policy and Management, George Mason University, February 2005‐December 2006 Social Sciences Bibliographer, Cornell University, February 2002‐January 2005 Reference/Instruction Librarian‐Library Fellow, Cornell University, October 2000‐January 2002


Master of Science, Organization Development and Knowledge Management, George Mason University, 2010 Master of Arts, Library and Information Science, University of Wisconsin‐Madison, 2000 Bachelor of Arts, Sociology, Michigan State University, 1994


American Library Association, Member, 1998‐present •Member/Representative, ALA Diversity Council, 2007‐2009

Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL), Member, 2000‐present •Bylaws Committee 2006‐2008 •Virtual Meetings Task Force, 2003‐2005 •African American Studies Section (AFAS) Chair, Program Planning Committee 2010 Chair, Policy and Research Committee, 2003‐2006 •Education and Behavioral Sciences Section (EBSS) Member, Minority Librarian Recruitment Committee, 2006‐2008 Chair, Program Planning Committee 2004‐2006 Member, Program Planning Committee 2002‐2004 •Instruction Section (IS) Member, Program Planning Committee, 2011 •Law and Political Science Section (LPSS) Member, Nominating Committee, 2008‐present Member, Marta Lange Award Committee, 2007‐present


ALA Emerging Leaders, 2007 Joint Conference of Librarians of Color, Scholarship Recipient, August 2006 ACRL National Conference Scholarship Award Recipient, Denver, CO, March 2001


Among my recent professional accomplishments have been the completion/submission of a book chapter manuscript on qualitative methods for collection development, and the recent publication of a book chapter on academic library support for global and international education initiatives in IFLA's "Social Science Libraries" Other recent accomplishment co‐chairing a successful program for ACRL‐AFAS on the Digitization of African American studies resources, and my work on the creation of a Global Research and Education portal for GMU Libraries. Past accomplishments include my work as a strategic knowledge sharing consultant for the Drug Enforcement Administration Human Resources Division, serving as an Adjunct Professor for the Electronic Research course in the George Washington University, Police Science program, coordinating the mentoring program for the Black Caucus of the American Library Association, and serving as a member of the first class of ALA Emerging Leaders.

Publications:

LaFleur, L., M. Johnson, and B. Roszkowski, "Going Global: Facilitating Global Research and Education at GMU Libraries" book chapter in Social Science Libraries: Interdisciplinary Collections, Services, Networks, S. Witt and L. Rudasill, eds. (IFLA Publications), 2010

Kayongo, J., L. LaFleur, and I. Revels, “Reaching High School Students: Sowing the Seeds of Librarianship”, book chapter in Achieving Diversity: A How‐to‐do‐it Manual for Librarians, B. Dewey and L. Parham, eds. (Neal Schuman), 2006 LaFleur, L. and N. Rupp, “Making Grey Literature Available through Institutional Repositories”, International Journal of Grey Literature, Volume 1, Number 2, 2005 Statement of Professional Concerns: I have been an active member of both ALA and ACRL for many years, and have sought through my participation to contribute to the fortitude of the association by sharing my knowledge and by learning from others. In 2007 I was an ALA Emerging Leader, and now hope to build on that experience by joining ALA Council. The library and information services profession continues to evolve in all of its divergent sectors and ALA has a key role to play in remaining relevant to the diverse needs of both its members and the diverse populations we serve. Through my membership on Council, I hope to work toward ensuring that newer generations of librarians and library workers are engaged in the work of the association and that ALA serves as a strong advocate for libraries and librarians as they transition into and experiment with new roles and functions. Member of ALA since:

2000

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Jason LeDuc

Current Position:

Director of Sales, 2009, Counting Opinions (SQUIRE), 2045 W. Cortland St. #3, Chicago, IL 60647

Previous Positions:

Program Associate, Urban Libraries Council, 2007‐2008 Supervising Librarian ‐ Executive Director's Office, Brooklyn Public Library, 1995‐2003 Supervisor of Information Services, Toronto Public Library, 2003‐2007


Florida State University, MLIS, 1995


To bring a library vendor perspective to the issues before the ALA Council and effectively represent the concerns of ALA's large and diverse corporate membership community.


2007

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Patricia Ann Loghry

Current Position:

Associate Librarian, 2006, University of Notre Dame, 123D Hesburgh Library, Notre Dame, IN 46556

Previous Positions:

Audio‐Visual Cataloger ‐ U of Notre Dame 2003‐ Head Serials,Univ. of Notre Dame 2000‐2003 Head Serials and Acquisitions Univ. of Nevada/Reno 1997‐2000


Univ. of Wisconsin/Madison, MLIS, 1991 Univ. of Wisconsin/Madison, BA History and English, 1986


Association for Library Collections & Technical Services (ALCTS) Member, ALCTS Program Planning Committee ‐ 2008 Chair, ALCTS Acquisitions Section, Education Committee ‐ 2008 Member, ALCTS CMDS, Nominating Committee 2007‐2008 Member, ALCTS Acquisitions Section, Education Committee ‐ 2005‐2007 Collection Management and Development Section (CMDS) ‐ Member at Large 2004‐2007 Member, Collection Development and Electronic Media Committee 2005‐2007 Member, ALCTS Education Committee 2000 Serials Section ‐ Member at Large 2002‐2005 Chair, Collection Development and Electronic Media Committee 1999‐2002 Member, Collection Development and Electronic Media Committee 1998‐99, 2006‐07 Member, Serials Section, Acquisitions Committee 1998‐2002 Co‐chair, Serials Section, Program Planning Committee 1998, 2000‐2001 Member task force writing Dictionary of Electronic Serials Terms 1998‐2001 Member task force CMDS New Chairs Orientation ‐ 2000‐2002 Intern Serials Section, Acquisitions Committee, 1997‐98 Selection Criteria Task Force formed as part of the LC Bicentennial Conference Action Plan ‐ 2002‐2004.


Online Audiovisual Catalogers (OLAC) 2004‐ Executive board 2008‐ President 2009 Vice‐President/President elect 2008 Chair research award committee 2008

North American Serials Interest Group (NASIG) 1995‐2005 Program Planning Committee 2002‐2005 Continuing Education Committee 1998‐2002 Co‐chair NASIG Mentoring Program 1998‐2002 NASIG mentor 1996‐2004


Univ. of Notre Dame ‐ Outstanding Performance ‐ Individual 2007 Univ. of Notre Dame ‐ Outstanding Performance ‐ Member of a Team 2007 Nominee for 2004 Michiana Volunteer of the Year Awards University of Texas, El Paso, Professional Employee Excellence Award August 1996

Publications:

Library of Congress White Paper ‐ Selection Criteria for Traditional and Electronic Resources, 2004 at http://www.loc.gov/catdir/bibcontrol/selection_criteria.pdf.

Education and Electronic Resources: How are electronic resources influencing the evolution of library and information science education@ (written as group project for writing group). Published in special issue of Collection Management 32: nos.1‐2 (2007) and as Electronic Resources Librarians: The Human Element of the Digital Information Age part of the Haworth Series on Librarianship (2008).

Serials Acquisitions Glossary, 3rd edition, revised, 2005. Available at www.ala.org/ala/alctscontent/alctspubsbucket/webpublications/alctsserials/serialsacquisiti/05_serials_glossary.pdf


My area of focus and concern is continuing education. I have focused on helping to move each organization to be inclusive and to create services and programs that move both the profession and the professionals engaged in the day‐to‐day workforce deal with the continuous changes in work flows caused by technology. I try to focus on educational opportunities that prepare us all for the changing budgetary circumstances. I am hoping to help various ALA groups to transition to more membership educational opportunities available to non‐conference attendees.


1994

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Dallas Jonathan Long

Current Position:

Head of Access Services, 2008, Illinois State University, 201 North School Street, Normal, IL 61790

Previous Positions:

Residential Life Librarian, University of Illinois, 2005‐2008. Visiting Fulbright Scholar, School of Library & Information Science, Berzsenyi Daniel College, Hungary, 2003‐2004. Library Systems Software Trainer, Sirsi Corporation, 2002‐2003.


University of Illinois, MEd Higher Education Administration, 2007. University of Illinois, MS Library & Information Science, 2002. Webster University, BA Psychology, 1998.


Chair, RUSA STARS Cooperative Collection Development committee, 2008‐present. Member, RUSA STARS Interlibrary Loan committee, 2010‐present. Member, ACRL International Relations committee, 2010‐present.

Publications:

Dallas Long, "Going the Extra Mile: Designing an Off‐Campus Delivery System for Remote Borrowers," Journal of Library & Information Services in Distance Learning, Volume 63, Number 2, 2009. Dallas Long, "A Visiting Instructor of Library & Information Science," in Priscilla Shontz & Richard Murray (Eds.), A Day in the Life of...: Careers in Library & Information Science, 2007.


I am concerned with the state of library finances and would like to help see all types of libraries develop avenues for generating sustainable sources of income, particularly through entrepreneurial activities that meet an unmet need in the marketplace nationally or within their local communities.


2001

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Mike L. Marlin

Current Position:

Director, 2007, California State Library Braille and Talking Book Library, 900 N Street, Sacramento, CA 95814

Previous Positions:

Adult Services Librarian, Pima County Public Library, 2005‐2007 Outreach/Collection Development Librarian, Washington Talking Book & Braille Library, 2004‐2005 Adaptive Technology Librarian, Seattle Public Library, 2001‐2002


University of Washington, MLS, 1992; Brown University, B.A. Semiotics and Communications, 1987


Association of State and Cooperative Library Agencies (ASCLA): Working Team Member, ASCLA NLS Project to Review and Revise the Standards and Guidelines of Service for the Library of Congress Network of Libraries for the Blind and Physically Handicapped, 2010‐2011; ASCLA: Member, Ad Hoc Electronic Resources Committee, 2007‐ 2008; ASCLA:, Secretary, Accessibility Assembly, 2007 – 2010; ASCLA Library Services to Special Populations Section: Secretary, Library Service to People with Visual or Physical Disabilities Forum, 2007 – 2010; Social Responsibilities Round Table (SRRT): Coordinator, Action Council, 2010‐2011; SRRT Action Council, Liaison to ALA Office of Information and Technology Policy, 2009 – present; SRRT: Secretary, Action Council, 2008‐2009; Member, SRRT: Member, Action Council, 2007 –2013


California Library Association: Member, Intellectual Freedom Committee, 2010 ‐ present; Member, Accessibility Interest Group, 2008 – present; Member, Collection Development, Library Management, Reference, Public Library Interest Groups, 2010 ‐ present.


Honored Bard, Seattle British Druid Order, 2003 ‐ present


Member, Reading Rights Coalition; Vice President, Patron Advisory Council, Washington Talking Book & Braille Library; Mentor, Business Advisory Council, Sensory Access Foundation (Sunnyvale, CA); Pima County Public Library Liaison to Tucson Commission on Disability Issues; Assistive Technology Specialist; Frequent Speaker/presenter to Disability and senior organizations; Outreach specialist to at risk library communities; Fundraising Liaison for libraries and environmental research organizations; Author of Assistive Technology Manuals; Library Programs Coordinator; Co‐founder, editor and contributor of Music magazine; Children's Story Writer

Publications:

Author, “The Joys and Challenges of a Differently Abled Librarian,” Library Worklife, Vol. 5, No. 9,September 2008. Author, "Recording the Jungle: A Field Guide," The Tentacle: Sounding the Depths of Northwest Creative Music, December/January 2000‐2001. Author, "The Songs of Giants Graveyard," The Sound, Summer 2009.


ALA‐APA: http://www.ala‐apa.org/newsletter/vol5no9/spotlight.html BTBL newsletter http://www.btbl.ca.gov/publications/btblNews/ ASCLA Think Accessible Tool Kit: http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/divs/ascla/asclaprotools/thinkaccessible/default.cfm

Belize Foundation for Research and Environmental Education: http://www.bfreebz.org


We must recognize that access to knowledge is a human right, and thus ALA serves the cause of human rights by definition as the association of knowledge repositories and knowledge pathfinders. Access and accessibility are not always the priority of governments at home and abroad, so we as librarians must continue to fight to cultivate, through our collections, connections, and work, an informed citizenry. Citizens requiring information include people of varying abilities, thus I continue to advocate for people with disabilities within and without librarianship, and would do so immaterial of my own vision loss. ALA may seem like a stretched umbrella covering competing agendas at times yet the core tenets of intellectual freedom, transparency, fairness, and access persevere and are reflected in our embracing of peoples of all backgrounds, abilities, ethnicities, and identities within the profession. I look forward to joining all of you library activists on Council.


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Catherine E. Marriott

Current Position:

Director of Technology and Information Services, 1996, Orchard Park Central School District, 3330 Baker Road, Orchard Park, NY 14127

Previous Positions:

Middle School Library Media Specialist, 1986‐1990 Coordinator of Computer and Library Services, 1990‐2006 Lecturer, SILS, SUNY at Buffalo, 1997‐


BA English, State University of New York at Buffalo, 1972 MLS, State University of New York at Buffalo, 1974 SDA, (School District Administration) Canisius College, 1992


ALA: Member, 1990‐ Member of the 2003 Annual Conference Planning Committee


‐New York Library Association: 1993 Conference Vitality Fund Committee, NYLA 1999 Conference Chair ‐School Library Media Section of NYLA: President of the School Library Media Supervisors’ Section, 1993‐1996, SLMS/NYLA Conference Chair, 1997, Vice President for Conferences, 1997‐1999, Member of Leadership Committee, 1998‐ , President, 2001‐2002, SLMS/NYLA American Association of School Librarians Delegate, 2003‐ 2005 ‐School Librarians Association of Western New York: President 1991‐1992 ‐New York State Computers and Technology in Education: Co‐Chair of Grant/Awards Committee, 1993‐1998 ‐School Library System Advisory Board, 1985‐2006, Chair 1988‐1989 ‐Erie‐Catt Teacher Center’s Policy Board, 1985‐, Chair 1990‐1993, Executive Board, 1995‐ ‐American Association of School Librarians: Intellectual Freedom Committee, 1998‐2002, Learning Through the Library Task Force, 2000‐2002, Member, Annual Conference Planning Committee, 2002‐2004, Chair, Teaching for Learning Committee, 2003‐2006, Chair of the Preconference Committee, AASL National Conference, 2004, Chair of the AASL Fall Forum, 2006 (National Conference), AASL: Member at Large, 2007‐ 2009 AASL: Region 2 Delegate Elect, 2010‐


NYSC&TE “Outstanding Technologist”, 1989 Orchard Park Middle School Year Book Dedication, 1989 Second Prize Computer Learning Month, Computer Learning Foundation, 1989 Featured in, We Teach with Technology, published by Franklin, Beedle & Associates, 1992 Featured in 1993, October issue of Electronic Learning, “Blackboard Disc Jockeys” Teacher Center, Apple Award, 2003 SLMS Elementary Administrator’s Award, 2009

Grant Recipient: Erie‐Catt Teacher Center: “On‐Line Searching” and“ Electronic Pen Pals”, NYSC&TE: “CD‐ROM Searching”, 1989, National Gallery of Art:“Learning styles/Laser Disc”, 1999, NYS transfer microfilm to digital format, 2007, NYS transfer archived records to digital format, 2009


‐Responsible for computer technology program, library services, information and data, automation of all school libraries, the district’s web‐accessible union catalog, school library media and computer curriculums, and implementation of the district’s Long Range Plan for Technology. ‐Adjunct at the State University of New York at Buffalo in the School of Library and Information Studies, taught: 568

Computers in the School Library, 532 Curriculum Role of the School Library Media Specialist and 585 School Library Management. ‐Highlighted in an issue of Electronic Learning, and We Teach with Technology. ‐Published: articles in Electronic Learning and New York State’s Curriculum Journal: Access, the AASL journal: Knowledge Quest, NYLA publications, a video on the impact of Information Literacy and Computer Technology with Hi Willow, and contributed to the 2007 AASL publication: Assessing Student Learning in the School Library Media Center. ‐Currently writing a book on creating a Digital Citizenship Curriculum. ‐Recently completed a grant, digitizing students records from 1900 to present

Publications:

“Leveraging Standards to Enhance the Library’s Goals and Resources” in Knowledge Quest, November/December, 2002, pp.24‐25. “We are Information Literate! The video”, Hi Willow Research and Publishing, 2003. “Assessing Student Learning in the School Library Media Center: AASL’s 2006 Fall Forum” Knowledge Quest, May/June, 2007, pp 43‐44.


Everyone deserves information access to explore and experience the diversity of ideas. ALA council, as the representative of members, is the conduit to monitor, support and advocate for laws, regulations, policies and programs which support and recognize the rights of individuals. However, this assembly is woefully underrepresented by the individuals who work diligently to educate information literate, life‐long library users, school librarians. This concern, for more diversity of representation on ALA council, committees and leadership is a challenge to be undertaken with enthusiasm and fervor. With diversity, we bring together the value of different perspectives for the benefit of our members and patrons. Consider this when choosing representation on ALA council.


1990

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Lawrence McCrank

Current Position: Dean, Library & Information Services, 2000, Chicago State University, 9501 S. King Drive, Chicago, IL 60628‐1598 Degrees and Certificates:

Ph.D. U. Virginia, 1974 MLS, U. Oregon, 1976; MA, U. Kansas, 1970; BA, Moorhead St. U,MN 1967 Full Professor, tenured in Library, Information & Media Studies, College of Education, Chicago St. University, 2000‐ .

ALA and/or ALA‐APA Activities: ACRL Dissertation Awards Committee chr. ACRL University Libraries section Library Architectural Awards Committee Library History Roundtable ALA‐SAA Relations RBMS: Rare Books and Manuscripts.

Offices Held in the ALA‐APA, state & regional library associations, and other associations (include DATES): President, Am. Assn. for the Bibliography of History.

Major Accomplishments: Consultancies for 30 libraries and archives, accrediting agencies MA‐MLS program implementation UMCP Building

program for $50M academic library, Ferris St. U Completion of a $40M academic library, CSU Identified by bibliometric studies as one of 15 most published academic librarians in the US: 18 monographs, 75 articles, 12 reviews etc.

Publications: (Monograph) “Historical Information Science: An Emergent Indiscipline”, Role: Author, Publisher: Information Today, Inc 2002; (Monograph) “Medieval Frontier History in New Catalonia” Role: Author, Publisher: Ashgate Publishing Ltd 1996; (Monograph) “History under Debate: International Reflection on the Discipline”, Role: Editor, contributor, Publisher: Haworth Press 2004.

Links for Further Information:

E‐mail: [email protected] Statement of Professional Concerns:

My wife and I are both librarians, a public library director and an academic dean of university libraries, and a library and information science educator; we have devoted our professional lives to libraries, archives, and cultural enhancement of our communities. We want to see libraries continue, be integral, and thrive in today's environment where shifts in functional and habitual literacy undermine what libraries are, where the Internet and WWW provide opportunities and challenges, and when institutional stability is threatened by the economy and so many competing priorities for funding. While ALA promotes libraries and librarian development, it should also encourage the information professional to go beyond libraries, and take these interests with them, into the public policy arena, political office, executive positions in our colleges and universities, and in our corporations too. Such career advancement will advance ALA interests, by having strategically placed patrons and benefactors.

Member of ALA Since: 1975‐, 2000‐

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Current Position:

Youth Services Librarian, 2009, San Diego Public Library, 820 E Street, San Diego, CA 92101

Previous Positions:

Youth Services Librarian, San Diego County Library, 2008‐2009


University of California Los Angeles (UCLA), MLIS, 2008; University of California Santa Cruz (UCSC), BA Sociology, 2005.


PLA: Committee Member, Allie Beth Martin Award Jury, 2010‐current; New Members Round Table (NMRT): Committee Member, 3M/NMRT Social Committee, 2010‐current; Black Caucus of American Library Association: Committee Member, Membership Committee, 2011‐current.


Eureka! Leadership Institute fellow, 2010; ALA Emerging Leader, 2010; UCLA Graduate School of Education and Information Studies (GSE&IS) Anne Osborn Fellowship, 2006‐2007. The Osborn Fellowship is awarded to Information Studies students specializing in library youth services; UCLA GSE&IS Dean’s Scholar, 2006‐2007; AmeriCorps St. Louis Sojourner Truth Award for Excellence in Elementary Education, 2005‐2006; AmeriCorps St. Louis Pillar Award, 2005


Piloted "Text a Librarian" project at San Diego Public Library, 2010; Created early literacy enriched circulating preschool storytime kits for San Diego Public Library, 2010; Developed Staff Development Day wiki for LearnRT as an Emerging Leader, 2010; Awarded the Metropolitan Cooperative Library System (MCLS) grant for Día de los Niños festival at Lemon Grove Branch Library, 2009; Served on the San Diego County Library puppet committee to create an original puppet show for Summer Reading, 2009; Started "Read to Your Breed" program at Lemon Grove Branch Library, 2009; AmeriCorps Member in St. Louis, MO, 2005‐2006


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I believe that the only way to make a difference is to be the difference. I am running for ALA Council because I want my passion for libraries and librarianship to be a catalyst for change. I am active in the association and currently serve on committees for PLA, Black Caucus, and NMRT. As both a 2010 Emerging Leader and Eureka! Leadership Institute Fellow (a California leadership program), I have demonstrated leadership skills that will benefit Council as we navigate through this challenging time for libraries.

I am dedicated to libraries and believe in the lasting impact they have on the community. Currently, my Cuddle Up & Read project empowers teen mothers to give their children tools for success through early literacy enriched storytimes. I also work with homeless youth at a transitional living facility. I want to contribute to this profession by bringing my enthusiasm and commitment to Council.


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Pat McLeod

Current Position:

Director, 1998, David & Joyce Milne Public Library, 1095 Main St., Williamstown, MA 01267

Previous Positions:

Director Media Services ‐ Somerset County Library, Bridgewater NJ 1980‐1991 Network Liaison Manager ‐ SUNY OCLC Network, Albany, NY 1991‐1996 Library Sales Representative ‐ Ingram Library Services 1996‐1998


Kean University Of New Jersey/BA in Fine Arts/Cum Laude/1980 Rutgers University, NJ/M.L.S/1989


Mass. Library Assoc. ‐ Exec. Board ‐ 2004‐2006; New England Library Assoc. ‐ Exec. Board ‐2005‐2007; Mass. Board of Library Commissioners ‐ appointed to the PR Comm 2006‐present; Western Mass. Regional Library System ‐ Exec. Board ‐ 2003‐2005.


New Jersey Library Association Scholarship 1996 Town Employee of the Year ‐ 2005


I began my library career in a large county library fresh out of college. I managed a substantial Media Department and became active in my ALA chapter. I soon returned for my Masters degree at Rutgers University and attended many ALA and PLA conferences. I moved to Vermont in 1992 and worked for six years at the SUNY/OCLC Network (now called NYLink). The OCLC network was cutting edge with the emerging Internet and online library systems. I traveled extensively with the network and attended state and national conferences. I took a brief jump into the private sector and worked for Ingram Library Services as the New England and New York Sales Representative and loved being in a public libraries every day, but missed having my own library. In 1998 I finally landed back into a public library in a small town in the beautiful Berkshires of Massachusetts. I have seen many angles of library service and I feel I bring a fresh and diverse background as an ALA Councilor at Large.

Publications:

New Jersey Libraries, "Media Vs. MLS", Role: author, Publisher: NJLA 1991 Publication: SUNY/OCLC Technical Bulletin Title: "Status Line" Role: Editor/author, Publisher: State University of New York1992‐1997; Quarterly OCLC Newsletter, "Bits" SUNY/OCLC Newsletter, Role: Author, Publisher: State University of New York 1992‐1997.


My statement of concerns focuses on innovation. Libraries across the nations are re‐inventing their services, policies, customer service roles and their public image. When faced with many challenges, creative solutions and new ways of doing business is what all libraries need to accomplish to remain vital to their users and navigate through times of uncertainty. Knowing that our customer experience is essential, there are so many out‐of the‐box ideas that can be drivers of satisfaction for the very small to very large libraries. An uncertain economy is just the time to plunge into new and innovative services that are not driven by additional funds. I am very dedicated to making innovation personal for our users and libraries and would like to help drive that change for relevance, trend‐ setting and success into the 21st century.


1998

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Jennifer J. Meister

Current Position:

Branch Manager, 2010, G. Chastaine Flynt Memorial Library, 103 Winners Circle, Flowood, MS 39232

Previous Positions:

Technology Librarian, The Free Public Library of Monroe Township, Williamstown, NJ 08094, 2007‐2010


Drexel University, MSLIS, 2007; The Richard Stockton College of New Jersey, BA Literature, 2005, graduated Summa Cum Laude.


ALA: Member, 2007‐10; LITA: Member, 2008‐10; SRRT: Member, 2007‐10; NMRT: Member, 2007‐09; LHRT: Member, 2007‐09; LITA: Member, Membership Development Committee, 2010‐2012; SRRT: Book Reviewer, 2007‐ 10; NMRT: Member, Vice Presidential Planning Committee, 2007‐08; NMRT: Liaison to LHRT.


New Jersey Library Association, Member, 2007‐10; South Jersey Regional Library Cooperative, Member, 2007‐10; South Jersey Regional Library Cooperative, Book Reviewer, 2009‐10; Mississippi Library Association, Member, 2009‐ 10; Mississippi Library Association, Member, Information Literacy Committee, 2010.


Graduated Summa Cum Laude from The Richard Stockton College of New Jersey in 2005; Awarded Dean's Fellowship from Drexel University in 2006.


Began as a Junior Librarian at the Monroe Twp Library in NJ in 2007. Quickly assumed the role of Technology Librarian while staffing the Reference desk full‐time. Project Manager for conversion to SIRSI. Project Manager for integrating audio and e‐books in to the collection. Solely developed a Young Adult collection that was nearly non‐ existent. Integral in the planning of a Technology lab for a new library building. Responsible for all technology related aspects of the library.


There are many challenges facing libraries today. The most glaring challenge that we, professional librarians, are facing is financing. Libraries have always been given the short straw when funding is being allocated; the last few years have been particularly bleak. The lack of knowledge concerning the worth of libraries is frightening. We need to be much more aggressive in promoting our libraries. Libraries need to be cutting edge by offering, and then promoting, services such as gaming, instruction, etc. I am also concerned with the salaries of Librarians and para‐professionals. In such a hostile economic climate, it will be a fight to convince people of our value, but it is possible. Censorship is a big concern, particularly in the last few years. There are more groups trying to censor books in their local libraries, and these groups are winning the battles. We must all stand strong against these demands.


2007

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Current Position:

Director, 2009, Butte County Library, 1820 Mitchell Ave., Oroville, CA 95966

Previous Positions:

Director of Libraries, Butte County Library, Oroville, CA , ‘09‐present Chief, Division of Collection and Technology Management , Montgomery County Public Libraries, Rockville, MD, ‘08‐‘09 Chief Executive Officer , Indianapolis Marion County Public Library (IMCPL), Indianapolis, IN, ‘04‐‘07


B.A., Business Administration (Minor in French) • Wayne State University, Detroit, MI MSLS, Gerontology / Library Science • Wayne State University, Detroit, MI Program for Senior Executives in State and Local Government • Harvard University, Cambridge, MA


ALA Council 2000‐2003; ALA Certification of Public Librarians Committee 2006; PLA Circles of Practice, Collection Development 2008; PLA Budget and Finance 2006; PLA National Conference Program Co‐Chair 2002; PLA Past President


PLA President 1996; Co‐Chair PLA Conference Planning Committee 2002 ;Awards Committee Maryland Library Association 1993


Recipient of Indiana Library Federation Partnership Award (2005) Wayne State Library and Information Science Alumna of the Year (1996) President, Public Library Association (1996) Earned Staff Development Grant from DLDS (1994)


HIGHLY ACCOMPLISHED LIBRARY OPERATIONS DIRECTOR specializing in utilizing creative solutions to resolve complex operational restructuring issues while leveraging resources to minimize costs. Recognized for strong interpersonal and community relationship building skills; easily establish rapport and confidence while building strong, long‐term relationships. Extensive experience in library operations management, technology enhancements, library services, P&L responsibility and resource allocation. Solid track record of developing and implementing operating plans and solutions to turn around or improve overall efficiency reduce costs and enhance the bottom line. Ability to provide a team‐oriented management style focused on motivation and success. Published author and recipient of several professional and civic awards; possess excellent communication, presentation and negotiation skills. Library Services / Operations • Strategic Planning / Leadership • Budgeting • P&L Responsibility Community Relations • Resource Allocation • Vendor Management • Contract Negotiations Technology Management • Project Management • Consensus Building • Cost Analysis Staff Management • Analytical Research • Fund Raising • Organization Restructure

Publications:

Swimming Upstream, Public Library Quarterly 2008 Corporate Funding in Libraries, American Libraries President's Column PLA 1996


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Councilors need to listen, consider the impact of issues, and vote the best for librarianship. Issue particularly important to me a keeping public libraries open, collection development, intellectual freedom, access for all, literacy. Challenges to our collections must be fought on the floor of Council to the Board Room of even the smallest library. Technology brings the promise of information resources for all. ALA must continue to take the lead in providing technical solutions to information retrieval. Access for all is possible through technology and a strong LSTA. Literach projects need to be strengthened through public awareness; a closer link needs to be established with the Washington Office. Public awareness of libraries has increased dramatically with the Gates Foundation gifts, telecommunications discounts, and generally increased use of libraries ‐ let's keep it that way. Council needs to revisit the structure of ALA and our conferences ‐ both need streamlining.


1974

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Courtney A. Mlinar

Current Position:

Reference / Academic Support Services Librarian, Health Professions Division Library, 2009, Nova Southeastern University, 3200 South University Dr., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33328

Previous Positions:

Assistant Library Director, Cottey College, 2007‐2009; Adjunct Faculty, Tarleton State University, 2006‐2007; Music Librarian, Youth Orchestra of Greater Fort Worth, 2006‐2007.


Texas Woman's University, MLS, 2006; Texas Christian University, MM Music Performance, 2002; Southern Methodist University, BM Music Education and Performance, 1980.


ALA Instruction Section Web Site Design Implementation Taskforce, 2008‐2010.


Missouri Library Association: Past‐Chair, MACRL Division 2010 to present, Chair, MACRL Division 2009, Vice‐Chair, MACRL Division 2008, Recorder, MACRL Division 2007; Webmaster, Miami Health Sciences Library Consortium: Webmaster, 2009‐present. Florida Health Sciences Library Consortium: Strategic Planning Committee, 2010‐present


Beta Phi Mu library and information school honorary, 2006, Texas Woman’s University. Pi Kappa Lambda music honorary 2002, Texas Christian University. Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers 1996, 1997.


As the ACRL Division Chair of the Missouri Library Association I was able to call for presentations, organize programming and work in partnership with the other state division chairs to co‐sponsor and design a more unified professional development experience at the annual state conference. It helped to create a more collaborative and collegial environment which carried forward into the MLA business meetings.

Publications:

Presentation: “Creating more Powerful PowerPoint Presentations.” HPD Research Day, 2010; Articles for HPD Beacon: “Sources for Courses”, “Medical Mobile Apps”, “HPD Liaison Librarians” 2009‐2010; Presentation: “Host a Murder Mystery at Your Library as an Informal Information Literacy Assessment.” Missouri Library Association Conference 2008.


HPD Library News on Twitter: http://twitter.com/HPDLibraryNews/ and Health Professions Division Library on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Fort‐Lauderdale‐FL/Health‐ Professions‐Division‐Library‐at‐Nova‐Southeastern‐University/218495980595?ref=mf


My professional concerns reflect the interests of our organization: to facilitate access to information, resources and people and advocate the importance of the roles we play in education, lifelong learning, intellectual freedom and literacy. We are known as collectors and organizers of information resources, but we need to do a better job marketing the important leadership roles of public, academic, school and special librarians. We make a difference in the diverse lives of the people who use our libraries as well as those who research, publish and create. We must continue to strive for excellence in our profession in communication, influence, content and instruction. We also need to produce evidence of our influence in our communities and market our important roles.

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Toni Negro

Current Position:

Librarian, 2007, Priddy Library/Universities at Shady Grove, 9636 Gudelsky Drive Building III, Rockville, MD 20850

Previous Positions:

Librarian, Professional Library, Montgomery County Public Schools 2001‐2007 Media Specialist, Montgomery County Public Schools, 1967‐2001


BS Seconday Education Fordham University, 1955 MLS Rutgers University, 1958 ED.Spec. Western Michigan University, 1967 Post Graduate: Catholic University 1980‐1981


ALA Councilor at Large 2004‐2010 AASL Division Councilor 2001‐2003 AASL Board of Directors 1998‐2001 ALA Councilor at Large 1992‐1998 ALA Council Committee COO 2004‐2008 ALA Council Orientation Committee 1996‐1997 ALA Committee on Legislation (Copyright Section) 2010‐


The future of ALA rests on an engaged membership. Two factors are important: recruiting new and returning librarians and sustaining present members in meaning endeavors and the advancement of libraries. Strong advocacy effort and a viable professional development are priorities for the future of libraries. The association must adjust to difficult economic periods through creative and effective strategies to address these priorities.


1965

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Bobbi L. Newman

Current Position:

Digital Branch Manager, 2009, Chattahoochee Valley Libraries, 3000 Macon Rd, Columbus, GA 32906

Previous Positions:

Digital Services Librarian, Missouri River Regional Library, 2005‐2009 Librarian, Raytheon Company 2002‐2005


University of Arizona, MA Information Resources and Library Science, 2003 University of Northern Iowa, BA, History, 1998


LITA, Translitearcy Interest Group: Chair, 2010 to present


2010, Honorable Mention, Online Category, OverDrive’s Outreach Program 2010, 1st Place Salem Press Blog Awards for Libraries and Transliteracy 2008, LSTA grant for creation of a mobile computer training lab including laptops, projector and cart 2004, Individual Achievement Award for grace under pressure 2003, Individual Achievement Awards for initiative


Founder and author, Libraries and Transliteracy, http://librariesandtransliteracy.info Founder, Library Day in the Life Project, a semi‐annual grass‐roots, international initiative http://librarydayinthelife.pbworks.com/

Publications:

Author, Librarian by Day, http://librarianbyday.net Contributing author, Learning Round Table, http://alalearning.org Contributing Author, Readers’ Advisory Toolkit, American Library Association


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The challenge of the 21st century library will be to continue to offer equal access to information and opportunity to all regardless of economic standing, physical location, or technological platform. It is both an exciting and challenging time for libraries. ALA Council must be positioned to be forward‐thinking, to adapt and to provide direction for libraries for their continued future existence. My professional mission is to move libraries into their rightful place in the growing digital information age.

My professional interests and experience include implementing digital and technology based services, bridging the digital divide, and improving existing services through expanding traditional methods, while creating innovative new practices. My career path and professional involvement have brought me face to face with these issues and the search for solutions. I believe that the ALA Council can make a difference through an active leadership role in this new shared future.


2005

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Robbie Nickel

Current Position:

Librarian, 1993, Sage Elementary School, 208 Boyd Kennedy Road, Spring Creek, NV 89815

Previous Positions:

Librarian, Wells Combined School, 1991‐1993 Director, Meeker Public Library, 1984‐1990 Subregional Librarian for the Blind and Physically Handicapped, Northwest Kansas Library System 1981‐1983


North Eastern Oklahoma A&M Junior College AA 1971 University of Wisconsin, Madison BA English 1973 University of Wisconsin, Madison MLS 1975


AASL Board of Directors 2007‐2008 AASL Organization and Bylaws Committee 2007‐2010 ALA Constitution and Bylaws Committee 2009‐2011


Nevada School and Childrens Library Section Chair 2003 Nevada Young Reader Award Committee Chair 2009


Staff and Teachers Achieving Results with Students (STARS) Award ‐ Issued by the Elko County School District ‐ May 2008


I have worked in libraries since 1975. My working career has included jobs in public, system, special and school libraries. Most recently I have been in an elementary school library. I work hard at collaborating with teachers. I have made an effort to support the teachers and administration by working on the Leadership Team, and helping with our professional development and our school improvement plan.

Publications:

Publication: Title: Assessing Student Learning in the School Library Media Center Role: Assistant Editor Published by American Association of School Librarians 2007


Within the current economic times, I feel I have a good background in library issues and would be able to contribute to the ALA council. I have followed the efforts of librarians in working for the support of all types of libraries through ALA. In serving on AASL committees, an ALA committee, and the AASL Board of Directors, I have been able to participate in the work of the American Library Association. At this critical time for both school and other types of libraries, I would like to continue to directly participate in the work of the American Library Association. My goal in running for ALA Councilor is to continue the work of ALA for the promotion and improvement of library services for everyone.


1990

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Jack O'Gorman

Current Position:

Reference and Instruction Librarian/ Associate Professor, 1999, University of Dayton, 108 Roesch Library, Dayton, OH 45460‐1360

Previous Positions:

Electronic Services Librarian, Northern Kentucky University, 1994‐1999 Technical Information Specialist, National Institute for Occupational Safety & Health, 1992‐1994 Head of Technical Information Center, SofTech, Inc. 1987‐1992 Degrees and Certificates:

St. John's University, MLS, 1983 Walsh University, BA, Mathematics, 1981 ALA and/or ALA‐APA Activities:

Dartmouth Award Committee, 2010 ‐ present, 2001‐2004 Guide to Reference Advisory Board, 2007 ‐ present Reference Books Bulletin Editorial Board, 2001‐2010 RUSA/CODES Reference Collection Development Committee, 2000‐2004 Academic Library Association of Ohio, 1999‐present Reference and User Services Association, 1986‐present Special Libraries Association, 1992‐1999 American Library Association, 1983‐ present Offices held in the ALA‐APA, state, & regional library associations, and other associations (include DATES):

Chair, Reference Books Bulletin Editorial Board, 2001‐2004 Honors and Awards (library and non‐library, including DATES):

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Science and technology librarian with experience in industry, government, and universities since 1983. Broad experience in reference and instructional services and working closely with the university, including Academic Senate, University Promotion and Tenure Committee, and Honorary Degree Committee. Worked with ALA Publishing including Booklist, Reference Books Bulletin, Guide to Reference, and 5th, 6th, and 7th editions of Reference Sources for Small and Medium Sized Libraries. Publications:

O’Gorman, Jack and Trott, Barry. What Will Become of Reference in Academic and Public Libraries? 2009. Journal of Library Administration. Volume 49, Issue 4: P 327‐339. O’Gorman, Jack, ed. Reference Sources for Small and Medium Sized Libraries. 7th ed. Chicago, IL, American Library Association, 2008. Kieft, Robert, ed. Guide to Reference. Chicago, IL, American Library Association. 12th ed. 2008, electronic resource. Jack O’Gorman contributed Humanities and Native American Languages. Links for further information:

http://academic.udayton.edu/JackOGorman/ Statement of Professional Concerns:

In these difficult times for libraries, ALA needs to be an advocate for libraries and librarians. We need to stick to our core values of meeting the needs of our local communities. We need to work hard to ensure the continued quality services that our patrons depend upon whether they are in a rural area, a high school or a large university. Given the challenges and changes happening in libraries, we all need to resolve to work more closely with our clientele even as we develop new library services. I also reaffirm a commitment to the essential foundations of our profession including service to users, intellectual freedom, and openness to change. Member of ALA since:

1983

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Andrew K. Pace

Current Position:

Executive Director, Networked Library Services, 2008, OCLC, Inc., 6565 Kilgour Place, Dublin, OH 43017

Previous Positions:

Head of Information Technology, North Carolina State University (NCSU) Libraries, 2001‐2007; Assistant Head of Systems, NCSU Libraries, 1999‐2001; Product Integration Specialist, Innovative Interfaces, Inc., 1996‐1999. Degrees and Certificates:

The Catholic University of America, MSLS, 1996; The University of Virginia, BA Rhetoric & Communication Studies, 1991. ALA and/or ALA‐APA Activities:

LITA Board, Past President, 2009‐2010; LITA Board, President, 2008‐2009; LITA Board, Vice President/President Elect, 2007‐2008; LITA Board, At‐Large member, 2005‐2007; American Libraries Advisory Committee, Chair, 2010‐ 2012, Member 2008‐2012. Honors and Awards (library and non‐library, including DATES):

Frye Leadership Fellow, 2006; Data Research Associates "Librarian of the Year," 2002. Major Accomplishments:

I am sincerely dedicated to libraries and the ALA. I look forward to continuing my work with the ALA as a Councilor.

Publications:

"21st Century Library Systems," Journal of Library Administration, Volume 46, Number 6, 2009; "Toward a 21st Century Library Catalog," Information Technology and Libraries, Volume 25 Number 3, with Antelman and Lynema; The Ultimate Digital Library: Where the New Information Players Meet (ALA Editions), 2003. Links for further information:

Hectic Pace, http://community.oclc.org/hecticpace/ Statement of Professional Concerns:

Libraries sit at the intersection of users and society, users and technology, and users and information. It is the role of libraries to turn information into knowledge at that intersection. It has always been my goal to be as close to this intersection as possible, learning from librarians, staff, and users, in order to improve services in libraries. I hope to continue to learn and stay involved with ALA Council. Member of ALA since:

1994

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Mary Pagliero Popp

Current Position:

Research and Discovery Services Librarian, 2009, Indiana University Libraries, Digital User Experience Dept., Wells Library W501, 1320 E. 10th Street, Bloomington, IN 47405

Previous Positions:

Public Services Librarian for Information Technology, Indiana University, 1997‐2009 Electronic Services Librarian, Indiana University, 1995‐1997 Head, Library Instruction, Indiana University, 1988‐1995 Degrees and Certificates:

Indiana University, M.S. in Education (Adult Education), 1981 Indiana University, M.L.S., 1973 Indiana University, B. S. in Education, 1971 ALA and/or ALA‐APA Activities:

ALA Carroll Preston Baber Research Grant Award Jury, chair 2004‐2005, 2005‐2006, 2009‐2011 ALA Standing Committee on User Instruction for Information Literacy, Member 1989‐94 RUSA Representative to ALA Web Advisory Committee, 2008‐10 RUSA, Planning & Organization Committee, Chair 2009‐2011 RUSA, Publications & Communications Committee, 2009‐2011 RUSA Nominating Committee, Chair, 2006‐2007, Member 2007‐2008 RUSA Planning and Budget Committee, Member 2004‐2005, 2006‐2007, 2009‐2011 RUSA MARS, Chair, 2005‐06 RUSA MARS, Secretary, 2002‐04 Numerous RUSA MARS committees, including: Planning Committee, Member 2006‐2011; MARS Achievement Recognition Committee, Member 2008‐2009; Nominations Committee, Chair, 2007‐2008; Section Review Task Force, Member, 2007‐2008, Professional Development Committee, 2010‐2011 MARS/RSS Preconference Planning Committee, Consultant/member, 2005‐2007 ACRL, Instruction Section, Education for Library Instructors Committee, Member 1995‐97, Chair 1998‐99 Round Table Coordinating Committee, Founding Member 1983‐1985 Library Instruction Round Table (LIRT), President, 1984‐1985 Numerous LIRT Committees, including: 25th Anniversary Task Force, Member 1998‐2002; 15th Anniversary Task Force (Joint LIRT/ACRL‐BIS/UIILC task force), Co‐chair 1989‐93; Continuing Education Committee, Member, 1988‐ 89, Elections Committee, Chair 1986‐88, Member 1995‐96; Long Range Planning Committee, Chair 1983‐84.


Indiana Library Federation, Co‐Founder of Bibliographic and User Education Section, 1988‐89, Secretary, 1989‐90, Steering Committee Member 1989‐2000 SIRSI Users Group, Academic Libraries SIG, Chair 2003‐2004 Indiana University Librarians Association, President 1977‐78 and 1987‐88

Chi Chapter, Beta Phi Mu, President 1993‐94, Membership Coordinator, 2007‐2011 Honors and Awards (library and non‐library, including DATES):

American Library Association, Machine Assisted Reference Section, MARS Achievement Recognition Award (“My Favorite Martian”), 2008 Michael V. W. Gordon Faculty Award, from the Division of Student Affairs, Indiana University, 2005 William Evans Jenkins Librarian Award, Indiana University Libraries, Indiana University Bloomington, 2001 Beta Phi Mu, Golden Anniversary Service Award, April 1999 (representing Chi Chapter, Indiana University) Major Accomplishments:

I have been fortunate to have been able to make a difference in several venues. Within ALA, I led development of the first strategic plan for the Library Instruction Round Table in 1984. We set up a retreat of all officers and committee chairs and developed a plan. This tradition has continued up to the present. Also during that time period, I was proud to be one of the founding members of the Round Table Coordinating Committee. As Chair of the RUSA MARS section, I appointed and worked with the committee that developed a continuing education and publications program for the section. At Indiana University, I led an effort to completely revise the Student Code for the Indiana University system and worked to have it approved by various councils and the Board of Trustees. This led to the Michael V. W. Gordon Award, an award of which I am very proud. None of these things was accomplished alone; they all were only possible because of the ideas, leadership and hard work of dedicated committees. Publications:

Publication: Crossing the Digital Divide: Proceedings of the ACRL 10th National Conference March 15‐18, 2001, Denver, CO. Title: "Testing Library Web Sites: ARL Libraries Weigh In" Role: Author Publisher: Chicago: Association of College and Research Libraries Published Date: 2001 Publication: Usability Assessment of Library‐Related Web Sites: Methods and Case Studies, Title: "Working with Consultants to Test Usability‐‐The Indiana University Bloomington Experience." Role: Co‐author with Julie Bobay, Diane Dallis and Gwendolyn Pershing Publisher: Chicago: LITA Published Date: 2001 Publication: Programs that Work, Papers and sessions material presented at the Twenty‐fourth National LOEX Library Instruction Conference held in Ypsilanti, Michigan, 16 to 18 May 1996, Title: "Making Way for the Future: Decentralizing a Program That Worked," Role: Author Publisher: Ann Arbor, MI: Published for Learning Resources and Technologies, Eastern Michigan University by Pierian Press Published Date: 1997


It is exciting to be involved with libraries and information now, if a little scary. For ALA and for the profession to thrive, library workers must be creative in developing new services and in the ways that we market ourselves and our

services. At the same time, the economy continues to limit our options. In our own libraries and in the Association, we need to be open to new ways of thinking and to better uses of technology to do the work of the organization, to reach groups who are not served as well as they could be, and to provide ourselves and our colleagues with the concepts and skills needed to be successful. The ALA Council has a strong impact on the overall priorities of the Association and it is time for the Council to both think strategically and to develop its strengths as we plan for the future. Member of ALA since:

1973

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JP Porcaro

Current Position:

Virtual Services Librarian, 2009, New Jersey City University, 2039 Kennedy Blvd, Jersey City, NJ, 07305

Previous Positions:

Head of Children's Department, Belleville NJ Public Library, 2005‐2009 Systems & Electronic Resources Librarian (part‐time); St. Peter’s College, 2008 Reference Librarian (part‐time); South Orange NJ Public Library, 2004‐2008. Degrees and Certificates:

Rutgers School of Communications, Information, and Library Studies, MLIS, 2006; New Jersey City University, BA Philosophy, 2003. ALA and/or ALA‐APA Activities:

ALA Emerging Leaders Interest Group Steering Committee member 2010. Offices held in the ALA‐APA, state, & regional library associations, and other associations (include DATES):

New Jersey Library Association, Member‐at‐Large, Information Technology Section, 2009‐2011. Infolink Advocacy Task Force Member, Fiscal Years 2007‐2010. Honors and Awards (library and non‐library, including DATES):

American Library Association Emerging Leader, Class of 2010. Graduate of 2008 New Jersey Academy of Library Leadership. 2003 New Jersey State Library/IMLS 21st Century Urban Librarian Recruitment Grant recipient. Major Accomplishments:

I run one of the highest trafficked library blogs on the web at http://www.8bitlibrary.com Publications:

Porcaro, JP. (2010). The Pokémon Generation, “School Library Journal,” 56(5), 24‐25. Links for further information:

http://ala.8bitlibrary.com Statement of Professional Concerns:

The largest issue facing libraries is (re)defining our place in the community we serve. This issue hits all important library topics: diversity, cataloging, advocacy, collection development, training, outreach, technology, etc. The viability of libraries in the future will depend on how we define ourselves now, so we have no time to lose in this struggle. Staying relevant to our respective community should be our primary "library" concern.


2006

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Brenda Pruitt‐Annisette

Current Position:

Coordinator K‐12 Media Services, 1997, Fulton County Schools, 786 Cleveland Avenue, Atlanta, GA 30315‐7239

Previous Positions:

K‐5 Media Specialist, Atlanta Public Schools, 1992‐97 High School Media Specialist, New York City Schools, 1986‐1991 Children's Librarian, Brooklyn Public Library, 1983‐1986


Clark Atlanta University, Ed. D., Education Leadership And Supervision, 2008; Georgia State University, Ed. S. , Educational Leadership, 1998; North Carolina Central University, MLS, 1985


Council Member, 2007‐2010; PR Committee, Member, 2009 ‐ Present; COL’s Subcommittee on Copyright, Member, 2010 ‐ Present; Presidential Task Force ‐ Core Competencies, Member, 2008‐2009; ALA Free Pass Participant, Hong Kong, 2009; ALA Free Pass Participant, Guadalajara, Mexico, 2005‐ 2007; Research and Statistics Committee, Member, 1999‐2003


Teacher of the Year 1995 1993 School Media Program selected as a Dewitt Wallace Grant Recipient for Atlanta Public Schools


NCATE program and SPA reviewer GRANT REVIEWER FOR U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

Publications:

Author, " Highly Qualified School Library Media Specialists: Perceptions of Teacher Preparation Training Requirements and the Impact on P‐12 Student Achievement," ProQuest Publication Number: 3338354, 2009


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As an elected councilor‐at‐large member of the American Library Association (ALA), representing the interest and concerns of P‐12 school library media programs, it is imperative that I support resolutions proposed, voted on, and adopted by ALA during annual and midwinter conferences which promote quality school library media programs and quality school library media specialists. To this end, as a member of the P‐12 library media community, it is critical that I had use my votes to voice the concerns of school library media specialists who are busy preparing students to become life‐long learners. Life‐long learning and learners embrace information in all formats in all types of libraries. While budgets are being cut and staff reductions are looming, P‐12 school library media specialists are ceaselessly focused on the bottom line: student achievement that is supported by a quality library media program/staff. As an elected councilor‐at‐large member I will make certain that our message is not forgotten by ALA.


1994

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Zora J. Sampson

Current Position:

Director‐ Library, Archives & Museum, 2009, University of Wisconsin‐Platteville, 1 University Plaza, Platteville, WI 53818

Previous Positions:

Director Library/Information and Instructional Technology, University of Wisconsin ‐ Barron County, 1996 – 2009 Branch Head, Physics / Astronomy Library, University of Oklahoma, 1986 – 1996 Branch Head, Art Library & Drama Library, University of Oklahoma, 1984 – 1986


Harvard Leadership Institute for Academic Libraries, 2009 University of Oklahoma, Library Media Specialist Certification, 1996 University of Oklahoma, M.L.I.S., 1992 University of Oklahoma, B.F.A., 1982


Member/AILA representative, Diversity Council, Office for Literacy & Outreach Services, 2010‐2011 Author/Reader Selection Committee/volunteer, ALA Presidential Initiative, OLOS, Many Voices: One Nation program for 2005‐2011. Committee Member, ALA, OLOS, Tribal Library Advocacy Team, Online Guide and Toolkit Committee 2007/09 Moderator/convener: The Technology of Outreach: how technology supports the connection, Office for Literacy and Outreach Services, ALA annual Conf. 2006.


I have not held any state or regional offices, nor have I run for any. I keep very busy volunteering to good things. Sorry.


Invited presenter and participant, ALA Spectrum Institute, 2002 Invited speaker, “Professional Advancement of Minorities Women”, LAMA, ALA Annual Conf., 1997 ACRL scholarship to the Harvard Leadership Institute for Academic Libraries, August, 2009 Recipient, Academic Staff Professional Development Grant UW‐BC – 2006 Outstanding Academic Staff, UW‐BC 1998 Recipient, Mary Ann Yodelis Scholarship for Professional Development for Women ‐ 1997 Recipient, Academic Staff Professional Development Grant UW‐BC ‐ 1997 Honoree, Women of Color, University of Wisconsin System, 1997 U.S. Department of Education HEA II‐B, Library Career Training Program, Fellowship for MLIS, Specializing in Science Reference Library Services


LSTA Planner and participant, Wisconsin Visioning Summit for DPI, Div. of Libraries, 2009 Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, Division for Libraries, Technology, and Community Learning Library Services & Technology Act, LSTA Advisory Committee, 2006/08. Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, Division for Libraries, Technology, and Community Learning Library Services & Technology Act, LSTA Grant Reader, 2001/02 Invited participant, Women’s Leadership Conference, University of Wisconsin System, August, 2000 How braggy a Drum Major.

Publications:

Zora J. Sampson, chapter editor and author, “Technical Services: Connecting Minds” In From Outreach to Equity: Innovative models of library policy and practice. Robin Osborne ed. ALA Editions, Chicago, 2004 pp. 68‐69. Zora J. Sampson, “The Role of Civility in Diverse Relations.” Co‐published simultaneously in Journal of Library Administration, v. 27, no. ½, 1999, p. 93‐110; Zora J. Sampson, "How Not to be a Librarian." In In Our Own Voices: the Changing Face of Librarianship, ed. Teresa Y. Neely & Khafre K. Abif. Scarecrow Press, Inc. Lanham, Md., pp. 190‐197, 1996.


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I will bring to council a heart which devoted to the work or our association, to diversity in the most expansive terms, to reason, to decency and to equity. I have been blessed to live my life in the company of librarians and library staff, the most generous and thoughtful people on earth. I believe our biggest challenges are maintaining equity of service while connecting minds regardless of the media or method of connection. Literacy, beyond mere print, has expanded to include every kind of communication humans devise and that cultural literacy remains a vital effort. We must strive to include all voices in our professional conversations including all types of libraries, small, rural, tribal etc. The value we offer as places of professional assistance for the delivery of information is equaled by our value as places of inspiration and contemplation. And that value for humanity is inestimable.


1998

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John Carl Sandstrom

Current Position:

Acquisitions Librarian, 2011, New Mexico State University, 1305 Frendre St, Los Crusces, NM 88003

Previous Positions:

Manager, Technical Services, El Paso Public Library, 2003‐2010 Collection Development Consultant, LSSI, Inc., 2001‐03 Senior Collection Development Librarian, Baker & Taylor – CLS, 1998 ‐ 2001


University of Texas – El Paso, Master of Public Administration, 2010 University of Oklahoma, MLIS, 1987 University of Tulsa, BA History, 1984


ALA Council, 2007‐2010l; ALA Publications Committee, 2004 ‐ 06, American Libraries Advisory Committee, 2009 – 11, Chair 2009‐10, Committee on Committees, 2009‐10; LAMA/LLAMA: Publications Committee, 2007 – 09; GLBTF/GLBTRT Book Award Committee – 1989, Male Co‐Chair – 1990‐92, Stonewall Book Awards Brunch Committee, Chair – 2005 ‐ 07, ALA Councilor – 2007‐2010, Diversity Council Representative, 2010‐current, Chair 2010‐2011


ALA‐APA, Publications Committee, 2004 – present, Chair 2009 ‐ 11, REFORMA, Chair, Exhibits, REFORMA National Conference III, Vice‐President/President Elect, El Paso Chapter 2010‐2012; Border Regional Library Association (BRLA), Board, 2006 – present


BRLA Librarian of the Year, 2007; Pi Alpha Alpha (Public Administration Honor Society), 2009


Managed building first LEED Certified Library in El Paso, Texas; Moved Acquisitions at El Paso Public Library from 3x5 order cards to an online system; Implemented a program providing access to downloadable materials at El Paso Public Library;

Publications:

Collection Development “U.S. Citizenship: the Long and Winding Road”, Library Journal, May 1, 2008; "Swine – Juvenile Literature”, Radical Cataloging, McFarland, 2008; “Where’s Harry”, Perspectives Column, Public Libraries, Vol. 42, #6


In this period of economic uncertainty, there are many concerns facing our profession. The greatest of these is the ongoing attack on the very foundations of libraries and librarianship. We cannot afford to sit by while the relevance of libraries is denigrated by out funding agencies, our users, and future generations. It will take strong leadership from ALA to maintain the position of libraries and librarians as well as managing the continued evolution of our profession from what it is into what it will be.

We must also continue to expand the diversity of our profession. We have been at the forefront of this movement of many years and it is imperative that we not become complacent. Diversity is a concern for all of us.

We must also insure the long term financial health and stability of our Association, through wise stewardship of our current and future resources.


1987

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Julie Ann Schneider

Current Position:

Library Director, 2009,UW‐Madison, Ebling Library for the health sciences, 750 Highland Avenue, Madison, WI 53705

Previous Positions:

Assistant Director for Scholarly Communications, UW‐Madison, Ebling Library for the health sciences, 2007‐2009. Head of Information Resources & Collection Development, UW‐Madison, Ebling Library for the health sciences, 2000‐2007. Researcher & Writer, Interhemispheric Resource Center (NGO on US‐Mexico Border Issues), 1998‐2000.


University of Wisconsin‐Madison, MLS, 1992. University of Wisconsin‐Green Bay, BS, 1983.


ALA Chapter Councilor, 2009‐present. ALA Chapter Rep to Planning and Budget Assembly Committee


Wisconsin Library Association, Federal Legislative Advocate, 2009‐present. Wisconsin Health Sciences Library Association, Federal Legislative Advocate, 2000‐present. Medical Library Association/AAHSL, Legislative Task Force, 2008‐present. Medical Library Association Scholarly Communication Ad‐Hoc Committee Midwest Chapter of the Medical Library Association, Federal Legislative Advocate, 2004‐present. Wisconsin Library Association, Board Member, 2009‐present. Wisconsin Library Association, Library Development & Legislative Committee, 2003‐present.


Wisconsin Health Sciences Library Association, Librarian of the Year, 2007.


Libraries of all types and sizes in small and large communities are facing enormous pressure to cut costs. At the same time, libraries are trying to expand services and hours in response to growing needs. In these tough economic times, people are turning to their local libraries with questions and for computer/Internet access. Libraries are often the only place to go to access and use information freely. And yet librarians still struggle to convince their town councils and legislators that libraries play a key role in their communities and that the services and resources provided require strong and consistent funding. Around the world, we applaud the sharing and dissemination of information, 24/7, in many languages but we continue to see widening gaps in information haves and have‐nots. As a profession, we need to continue to boldly address the concerns of our colleagues and the people they serve.


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Pamela C. Sieving

Current Position:

Informationist/Biomedical Librarian, 2001, National Institutes of Health Library, 10 Center Drive, Room 1L09G, Bethesda, MD 20892‐1150

Previous Positions:

Director of Library Services, U Michigan Dept of Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences, 1986‐2001; Litigation Case Manager, Kirkland & Ellis, 1979‐82; Reference Librarian/Bibliographer, U Illinois/Chicago, 1974‐1979


Southern Connecticut State University, MS in Library Science, 1974; University of Wisconsin‐Madison, MA in English Literature & Linguistics, 1971; Valparaiso University, BA in English and German, 1970


ALA Council, RUSA councilor, 1996‐2000; 2006‐09; Council Resolutions Committee, 1997‐99; Council Task Force, 1998‐2000; Council Orientation Committee, 1999‐2003, 2008‐11. Reference and User Services Association: Secretary/Executive Committee Member, 1986‐88; Publications Committee 1990‐91; Divisional Councilor, 1996‐ 2000; 2006‐09, concomitantly member of Divisional Board and Executive Committee. Conference Planning Committee, 2001 interdivisional program, “Having It All,” on balancing professional and personal responsibilities, 2000‐01. Board of Directors at‐large member, 2002‐05; Access to Information Committee member, 2002‐2005, 2009‐2011; chairperson, 2009‐2011 (RUSA liaison to Intellectual Freedom Committee). RUSA/Machine‐Assisted Reference Section: Chairperson, 1981‐82; chairperson or member of the following committees, several for more than one term, 1977‐1992: Bylaws; Nominations; Program; Planning; Publications. Planning Committee, 1993‐ 1997. Chairperson, Program Planning Committee, 2002. “Bringing Resources Together: The Digital Library Meets Google,” on the common user interface and open URL. Member, Program Planning Committee, 2006 program on the autonomous learner.


Association of Vision Science Librarians Member, 1987‐‐; Chairperson 2006‐08; 2009; Secretary, 2004‐06; Union List Update committee, 1996‐97; Statistics Standards for Vision Science Libraries committee, 1996‐98; Web resources panel member: Retina; Alternative Health, 1998‐2001; Dues structure task force member, 1998‐99; Journal publishers relations committee, 2000‐02; AVSL‐Cochrane Collaboration working group, 2001‐‐; coordinator, 2001‐‐; Chairperson, Handheld interest group, AVSL/Association of Schools & Colleges of Optometry Informatics SIG, 2002‐ 03; Mapping the Vision Literature project, 2003‐05. Medical Library Association Member, 2001‐‐; Informationist SIG founder and co‐convenor, 2010‐‐; Vision Science SIG convenor, 2006‐08, 2009; International Cooperation section member. Cogan Ophthalmic History Society Member, 2006—; Executive committee member, 2010‐14; conference planning co‐chair, 2012 silver anniversary meeting. WHO Global Burden of Disease revision: vision panel member, 2008‐2012. Pan‐American Association of Ophthalmology library services committee chairperson, 2007‐‐.


Academy of Health Information Professionals: Distinguished Member, 2007‐12; Certificate of Appreciation, (“My Favorite Martian” award), Machine Assisted Reference Section, Reference and Adult Services Division, American Library Association, July, 1996.


My ‘elevator talk’ about my career: Using professional education and training, hard work and commitment, I connect my knowledge and skill set with that of the library users I serve, making a difference in their lives and work. Over the course of my career, I have worked in every type of library (academic, special, school, public) as a professional, paraprofessional or volunteer. For the past 25 years I’ve been a biomedical librarian, first in an ophthalmology departmental library, now at the National Institutes of Health. Engaging with the medical literature and understanding the information needs and challenges of those I work with has led to mastery of the vision literature, as well as evidence‐based medicine and medical genetics. It has also led to opportunities to contribute in ways I would not have foreseen, including invitations to teach and present at local, national and international conferences of ophthalmologists and vision researchers. I have been able to make a difference in the lives of those with eye diseases.

Publications:

Author: "Introduction to the Association of Vision Science Librarians," Chinese Ophthalmic Research, volume 26, 2008; Author: “Ophthalmic Pathology of Nance‐Horan Syndrome: Case Report and Review of the Literature.” Ophthalmic Genetics volume 30, 2009; Author, “A Bibliometric Study of Publications by Indian Ophthalmologists and Vision Researchers, 2001‐06.” Indian Journal of Ophthalmology, volume 58, 2010.


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It’s not just about the economy; it’s not all bad news!! Each of us faces economic difficulties and uncertainties in our personal lives and workplaces. ALA is not immune, but we can manage the current economic environment for positive change within ALA. Increased workloads in our libraries and decreased travel funds are moving us to more efficient conference schedules; we will also find ways to integrate our commitment to an open and participatory professional association with opportunities originating in new technologies. I have served two terms as a divisional councilor, and now welcome the opportunity to represent all ALA members. ALA represents all facets of our profession. We must continue to make room for expressions of interests and concerns by each of our members, respecting diverse opinions but standing together on common values and objectives.


1974

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John C. Stachacz

Current Position:

Dean of Library Services, 2008, Wilkes University, Farley Library, Wilkes‐Barre, PA 18766

Previous Positions:

Director of Library Services, Indiana University Kokomo, 2004‐2008 Librarian, Dickinson College, 1981‐2004 Serials/Reference Librarian, Washburn University, 1978‐1981


University of New Mexico, B.A., Geography, 1975 University of Kentucky, M.A., Geography, 1977 University of Kentucky, M.S.L.S., 1978


College Library Section, Association of College and Research Libraries, Nominations and Elections Committee 2005: Chair, ACRL Presidential Candidates Forum, American Library Association Midwinter Conference, Philadelphia, PA January 26, 2003: Delaware Valley Chapter of Association of College and Research Libraries‐President, 2001‐2002: Delaware Valley Chapter of Association of College and Research Libraries‐ Vice‐President, 2000‐2001.


Indiana Cooperative Library Services Authority (INCOLSA) – President – Board of Directors, 2007‐2008: Indiana Cooperative Library Services Authority (INCOLSA) – Vice President – Board of Directors, 2006‐2007: Academic Libraries of Indiana (ALI) _ Board of Directors, 2005‐2008: PALINET Educational Program Advisory Group – 2008‐ 2009: 2003‐2004: ACLCP consortium 2004: Nominations and Elections committee member Chairperson – General Policy Committee (President) of the consortium, Associated College Libraries of Central Pennsylvania 1990‐92.


Program manager for creation of the Alden Learning Commons and general renovation of Farley Library, Wilkes University. Program manager of a $12 million expansion and renovation of Dickinson College Library. Program manager of creation of Learning Commons at Indiana University Kokomo. Book Reviewer of CHOICE magazine ‐ Review reference books in areas of Geography and Earth Sciences. Over one hundred published reviews to date. Author of six articles.

Publications:

The role of the library in the first college year, edited by Larry Hardesty “The Library and the First‐Year Experience Over Time at Dickson College.” Role: Co‐Author with Christine Bombaro, Publisher: National Resource Center for the First‐Year Experience and Students in Transition. University of South Carolina 2007: College and Research Libraries News, Vol. 66, no. 2, pp. 120‐122. “Recruiting Students to Careers in Academic Libraries “Role: Co‐ Authored with Joseph Fennewald, Publisher: ACRL February 2005: Research Strategies, Vol. 8, no. 1, pp. 14‐21. “Bibliographic Instruction in Undergraduate Biology Courses.” Role: Co‐Authored with Dr. Thomas Brennan, Publisher: Mountainside Publishing, Inc.Winter 1990.


Despite the recent economic climate, this continues to by one of the most exciting times to be a librarian. Despite gloom and doom projections of being obsolete, we are seeing a renaissance in library building programs and increased usage of libraries and services. The future is on our hands and the profession is moving forward to meet that future. As an ALA Councilor‐at‐Large I will work hard to ensure that libraries continue to play an important role in today’s ever changing world.


1976

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Wendy Steadman Stephens

Current Position:

School librarian, 2003, Buckhorn High School, Madison County Schools, 4123 Winchester Road, New Market, AL 35761

Previous Positions:

Adjunct Professor, University of North Texas SLIS 2007‐08; Software trainer and cataloging specialist, Sirsi Corporation, 2001‐2003


University of Alabama, MLIS 2001; University of Alabama in Huntsville, MA English, 1999; Dartmouth College, BA Studio art and art history, 1995.


ALA Web Advisory Committee Intern, 2010‐12; ALA Emerging Leader '08; AASL Web 2.0 Task Force 2008‐09; AASL Blog Editorial Board 2008 to date, Blog co‐manager 2009 to 2012; YALSA Half‐day Preconference Committee Chair, 2010


ALLA Conference Committee School Liaison, 2009‐10


2009 Chiquita Marbury Classroom Technology Integration Award Winner, Alabama State Department of Education, June 9, 2010 ; Herman Moore Library and Media Professionals (LAMP) Award of Exceptional Service to Alabama School Library Media Centers over time, Alabama Library Expo, September 25, 2008. Teacher of the Year, 2006‐ 2007. Alabama Best Practices Center 21st Century Learning Fellow, 2005‐06.


National Board Certified Teacher in School Library Media, 2008; Google Certified Teacher, Discovery Educator Network STAR; Library of Congress Teaching with Primary Sources Mentor Advisory Group, U.S. Department of State, LITMUS (Leaders in Technology, Math, and Science) Educator exchange, Krasnoyarsk, Russia, October 2006. Member of ALA Progressive Librarians’ Guild (PLG) Librarians Delegation to Cuban National Library, June 2004.

Publications:

Stephens, W. S. (June 2010) "Books are More than Files: Teens Skeptical About eReading." VOYA, 124‐125.

Stephens, W. S. (2008) "'Evidence from Student Voices: Finding meaning in intellectual freedom." Knowledge Quest 37, 2. 44‐48.

Stephens, W. (November/December 2005) "How to easily improve real access to all aspects of your collection." Library Media Connection 24, 3. 54‐5.


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Libraries and the open access to information they represent are the most fundamental keystone of a democratic society. Too many children grow up in homes without print or digital materials for literacy practice and need professionally staffed and adequately funded library collections to demonstrate the transformative, transporting power of literature. The services of librarian working closely with the whole school faculty are essential for college‐ bound students developing research, information literacy, and digital citizenship skills. School libraries embody the

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concept of the public good; today’s youth services professionals can ultimately ensure the survival of libraries in the digital age. School and public libraries in particular must play a role in bridging the digital divide, providing hardware, guidance, and resources for the disenfranchised. In the present transitional era, all information agencies will need to pull together to pool resources and serve the young people who will become our next generation of taxpayers.


2001

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Barbara K. Stripling

Current Position:

Director of School Library Services, 2005, New York City Department of Education, 52 Chambers Street, Room 210, New York, NY 10007

Previous Positions:

Director of Library Programs, New Visions for Public Schools, 2002‐2005; Director of Instructional Services, Fayetteville (AR) Public Schools, 1998‐2002; School Librarian, Fayetteville (AR) High School, 1978‐1979, 1980‐1994.


Syracuse University, Executive Doctorate, Information Management, to be completed 2011; University of Arkansas, Ed.S., Educational Administration, 2003; University of Arkansas, M.Ed., Instructional Resources, 1991; University of Colorado, M.A., Communication and Theatre, 1974; Stanford University, B.A., Speech and Drama, 1968.


ALA Executive Board, 2001‐2005; ALA Council, 1992‐1996, 1998‐present; AASL, President, 1996‐1997; ALA, Member, Policy Monitoring Committee, 2010‐present; ALA, Member, Policy Manual Revision Task Force, 2010‐ present; ALA, Member, Intellectual Freedom Committee, 2006‐2010; ALA, IFC Liaison to Legislative Assembly, 2010‐ present; ALA, Member, Conference Committee, 2002‐2005; ALA, Member, Committee on Education, 1998‐2002; Member and Chair, American Libraries Advisory Committee, 1992‐96; Member, ALA Nominating Committee, 1996; Member, ALA Committee on Committees, 1999‐2000; Delegate, ALA Congress on Professional Education, 1999; AASL, Co‐Editor, School Library Media Quarterly, 1988‐1991; AASL, Member, National Guidelines Vision Committee, 1996‐1998; AASL, Member, ICONnect Task Force, 1996‐2002; AASL, Chair, Teaching for Learning Task Force, 1998‐ 2001; AASL, Member, Learning Standards Task Force, 2006‐2009; AASL, Member, Urban Schools Task Force, 2010‐ present.


Member, ALA‐APA Board of Directors, 2002‐2005; Member, ALA‐APA Finance and Audit Committee, 2002‐2005; Member at Large, ALA‐APA Council, 2002‐present; ALA‐APA, Member and Subcommittee Chair, ALA‐APA Transition Team, 2002; ALA‐APA, Chair and Member, Certification Committee, 2002‐2007; New York State Education Department, Chair, Library Evaluation Rubric Task Force, 2008‐2009; Arkansas Library Association, Co‐Editor, Arkansas Libraries, 1985‐1987.


Retta Patrick Award, presented by Arkansas Library Association, 1989; Arkansas School Library Media Specialist of the Year, presented by the Arkansas Association of Instructional Media, 1990.


My major personal career accomplishment has been to translate theory into practice by creating models for the field (e.g., a Taxonomy of Research Reactions, a Model of Inquiry) and writing and editing books and articles to help others implement the best ideas. Collaboration with colleagues has led to other major accomplishments. During my AASL presidency, AASL committee and board members generated presentations and products to put the theme of Learning through the Library into action. As an ALA Executive Board member, I was part of the EB team that added substantially to the Spectrum Scholarship Endowment and created ALA‐APA and its certification program. As an AASL committee member, I helped write our new national standards, Standards for the 21st‐Century Learner. In New York City, as Director of School Library Services, I have worked with a team of outstanding librarians to develop a model Information Fluency Continuum, a project‐based learning guide, and a number of guiding documents for creating 21st‐century school library programs (see http://schools.nyc.gov/Academics/LibraryServices).

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Publications:

Stripling, Barbara K. and Judy M. Pitts. Brainstorms and Blueprints: Teaching Library Research as a Thinking Process. Englewood, CO: Libraries Unlimited, 1988; Stripling, Barbara K. "Designing Library Media Programs for Student Learning." In Learning and Libraries in an Information Age: Principles and Practice, edited by Barbara K. Stripling. Englewood, CO: Libraries Unlimited, 1999; Stripling, Barbara K. "Inquiry‐Based Learning." In Curriculum Connections Through the Library: Principles and Practice, edited by Barbara K. Stripling and Sandra Hughes Hassell. Westport, CT: Libraries Unlimited, 2003.


Throughout my library career, I have looked into the faces of young people and been nourished by their sense of wonder and enthusiasm for learning. As a librarian, I serve these young people by providing library programs and services that are their right: an environment conducive to learning; equitable access to resources that reflect their diverse needs and interests; effective instruction that builds independent learning skills; and opportunities for sharing and building community. As ALA Councilor, I will serve ALA members in all types of libraries by championing intellectual freedom, the right to privacy, advocacy for all types of libraries, public funding for libraries and library salaries, legislative action, equitable access to information, and community‐building and civic engagement through libraries. I will help ALA provide effective and active leadership on important library issues through careful deliberation, thoughtful questioning, strategic planning, responsive action, and heartfelt commitment to our shared values.


1976

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Eric David Suess

Current Position:

Library Director, 2011, Marshall Public Library, 113 South Garfield, Pocatello, ID 83204


University of Michigan, MSLS, 1987; University of Notre Dame, BA Government/English, 1983


ALA Council, 2008‐2011; ALA Committee on Legislation, 2008‐2009; ALA Committee on Legislation Subcommittee on Grassroots Advocacy, 2008‐2011 (Chair 2009‐2010); ACRL LPSS Publications Committee, 1988‐1990; ALCTS Esther J. Piercy Award Jury, 1989‐1990; LAMA FRFDS Program Committee, 2003‐2005; LAMA SASS Acquisitions Systems Committee, 1989‐1991; LITA Vendor User Group, 1994‐1995; IFRT Executive Committee, 2006‐2008 and 2010‐2012; IFRT Organization and Bylaws Committee, 2005‐2009; IRRT Nominating Committee Chair, 1988‐1989.


Michigan Library Association IFC Chair, 2001‐2002; Membership Committee Chair, 2006‐2007.


In Michigan, I helped create a community's first library. Much attention was placed on having strong policies which supported intellectual freedom and incorporated the principles of the Library Bill of Rights. We had a strong focus of the highest levels of professional service. The library has succeeded and continues to grow.


My first term as ALA Councilor has been very rewarding. As a Councilor‐at‐Large I do not have a specific community to represent, so have tried to reach out to the membership in general. I have tweeted Council actions from the Council floor at each session. I have based my voting on upholding the principles of professional ethics, intellectual freedom and privacy. I pledge to continue considering each issue in light of these principles. Rather than pushing a specific agenda, I vow to listen to your concerns and reflect them to the Council at large. I see re‐election to Council as a commitment to serve both the profession and those who practice it. I would be honored to get your vote.


1996

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James K. Teliha

Current Position:

Associate University Librarian for Public Services, 2008, Idaho State University, 921 S. 8th Ave. Stop 8089, Pocatello, ID 83209

Previous Positions:

Head of Access Services, University of Rhode Island, 2000‐2007; Access Services Librarian, Oregon Institute of Technology, 1998‐2000.


University of Oklahoma, MLIS, 1997; University of Colorado, MA History, 1993; University of Colorado, BA History & Political Science, 1982.


American Libraries Oversight Committee 2009‐present, Intellectual Freedom Committee 2005‐2009, Intellectual Freedom Committee Privacy Subcommittee 2007‐present, LLAMA liaison to OIF (FTRF, IFC, IFRT, Merritt Fund) 2009‐ present, Member ACRL Committee on the Status of Librarians 2005‐2009, Chair IFRT Eli M Oboler Memorial Award Committee 2010‐present, Member IFRT Program Committee 2002‐2007, Member ProQuest/SIRS State and Local Intellectual Freedom Award Committee 2003‐2004, Member John Phillip Imroth Memorial Award Committee 2002‐ 2004


Idaho Library Association Intellectual Freedom Committee Chair 2009‐present


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I am running for a position as Councilor‐at‐Large. I believe that Intellectual Freedom is and will always remain the core value of librarianship, from which all other professional values and ethics flow. Just as our 19th Century predecessors seized and tested the new technologies of their day (iron shelving, electric lighting, and typewriters), we 21st Century librarians are thoroughly exploring every new technology available in order to create better, more inclusive libraries. But Libraries are so much more than technology. Go look in a mirror, and you will see the most vital component of any library. I will try to work hard for all library workers, academic, public, school and special, from large states and small. I will work toward an ALA that serves all of us well. Our profession deserves a vibrant and collegial organization through which we can share our ideas and our passions.


1996

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Holly Tomren

Current Position:

Head of Monograph, Electronic Resources & Metadata Cataloging, 2006, University of California, Irvine Libraries, P.O. Box 19557, Irvine, CA 92623‐9557

Previous Positions:

Adjunct Librarian, Pasadena City College, 2006‐2007; Public Services Librarian, Cerritos Library, 2005‐2006; Library Aide, County of Los Angeles Public Library, 2003‐2006.


San Jose State University, MLIS, 2005; California State University Long Beach, BA Interdisciplinary Studies in Music and Comparative Literature, Minor American Indian Studies, 1997.


LITA: Member, National Forum 2011 Committee, 2010‐11; LITA: Member, National Forum 2010 Committee, 2009‐ 10; LITA: Member, LITA Change Task Force, 2009; LITA: Member, LITACamp Task Force, 2009; ALA: Member, Spectrum Jury, 2009‐10.


American Indian Library Association (AILA): Chair, Scholarship Review Board, 2009‐present; AILA: Member‐at‐Large, 2009‐present; AILA: Secretary, 2007‐2009; Librarians' Association of the University of California, Irvine (LAUC‐I): Member‐at‐Large, 2008‐2009; LAUC‐I: Secretary, 2007‐2008.


UCI Libraries KUDOS Award, 2010; Beta Phi Mu, 2006; Phi Beta Kappa, 1997


Selected by LITA as sponsored ALA Emerging Leader, 2008‐2009. Presented on the topic of mobile e‐resources at Electronic Resources & Libraries 2009, LITA National Forum 2009, Internet Librarian 2009 and 2010, ALA Midwinter 2010, and ALA Annual 2010. Served on University of California Next Generation Technical Services teams, 2009‐ 2010. Served on ALCTS Technical Services Workflow Efficiency Interest Group panel, ALA Annual 2010. Presented Served as field reviewer and panel member for IMLS Native American Library Services Enhancement Grants, 2008‐ 2010. Presented "Recycling MARC: Using the Library's Catalog to build an Online Resources Locator" poster session, ALA Annual 2007. Taught "Information Services for Tribal Communities" workshop and online course, 2006.

Publications:

Ferry, K., Gelfand, J., Peterman, D. S., & Tomren, H. (2008). "Virtual reality and establishing a presence in Second Life: New forms of grey literature?" In D. J. Farace and J. Frantzen (Eds.), Ninth International Conference on Grey Literature: Grey Foundations in Information Landscape, 10‐11 December 2007. Amsterdam : TextRelease; Riggs, C. & Tomren, H. (2007). "Digital Library Forum – Spring 2007." Library Hi Tech News, 24(7), 4‐6; Johnson, T. & Tomren, H. (2001). "Helplessness, hopelessness, and despair: Identifying the precursors to Indian youth suicide." In C. Trafzer & D. Weiner (Eds.). Medicine ways: Disease, health, and survival among Native Americans (pp. 234‐250). Walnut Creek, CA: Alta Mira Press.


ALA needs to be nimble and flexible as it moves forward, and I believe as a former Emerging Leader I can bring a valuable, fresh perspective to ALA Council, particularly in the area of emerging technologies. As someone with work experience in both academic and public libraries, technical services as well as public services, and professional as well as paraprofessional library experience, I can offer myriad viewpoints on variety of issues affecting libraries today. Thank you for your consideration.


2002

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Bill Turner

Current Position:

Librarian, 2008, District of Columbia Public Library, West End, 1101 24th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20037

Previous Positions:

Librarian/Head of Public Services, U.S. Census Bureau, 1996‐2000 Assistant Dean, Catholic University School of Library & Information Science, 2000‐2004 Volunteer Coordinator/Librarian, District of Columbia Public Library, 2004‐2010


Catholic University, MSLS, 1995 West Virginia University, PhD English, 1984 West Virginia University, MA English, 1974 Davis & Elkins College, BA English, 1972


ALA Council, 2004‐2007; Chapter Councilor Representative, Planning & Budget Assembly, 2006‐2007; Chair, ALA Resolutions Committee, 2009‐2010; Member, Resolutions Committee, 2007‐2010; Member, Library Advocacy Now! Subcommittee (ALA Public Awareness Committee), 2007‐2008; Member, ALA Local Arrangements Committee, 2006‐ 2007. PLA: Member, Metropolitan Libraries Committee, 2007‐2008


District of Columbia Library Association, Treasurer, 2002‐2004, and Chair, Awards Committee, 2004‐2005; Special Libraries Association/Washington, DC Chapter, Corresponding Secretary, 2002‐2003; Virginia Library Association, Member, Region V Planning Committee, 2004‐2005


Award of appreciation for outstanding commitment and dedication to employing people with disabilities, Lt. Joseph P. Kennedy Institute/Catholic Community Services, 2006; Friend for Life Award for 20 years' service as a volunteer (tour guide) with Friends of the Kennedy Center; Distinguished Service Award, Northern Virginia Association of Volunteer Administrators, 2006; Distinguished Service Award, Friends of the Arlington (Virginia) Public Library, for 2 years' service as treasurer and 3 years' service as president, 1999; Team Player Award, U.S. Census Bureau Library, 1999; Rayburn Award for best dissertation on names, American Name Society, 1984


Coordinated and assigned 200 librarians and library supporters as volunteers to help with local arrangements for the ALA Annual Conference in Washington, DC, 2007, working closely with ALA and local library officials. Served as a liaison for the Chapter Relations Office and helped to identify 10 community service projects for participants in "Librarians Build Communities" held at the ALA Annual Conference in Washington, DC, 2007. Planned and developed a program for volunteer services at the District of Columbia Public Library and formed partnerships with schools, businesses, government agencies and civic groups in support of library services, 2004‐ 2008. Provided guidance and direction in raising an endowment of nearly $1 million and a membership of 1,000 as president of the Friends of the Arlington (VA) Public Library, 1998‐2000, 2004‐2007. Planned logistics and recruited and coordinated volunteers for National Library Legislative Day, working closely with members of the District of Columbia Library Association and officials from the ALA Washington office.


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My concerns are the need to ensure the good standing and survival of all kinds of libraries, the need to recruit the best and brightest and ensure opportunities for professional growth and development for all library workers, the need to admit more minorities in the profession, the need to maintain and improve standards in library education and agree on core competencies, the need to raise the profile of librarians in society, the need to address societal issues such as homelessness, joblessness, and illiteracy that affect libraries and librarians especially in the public sector, the need to increase advocacy and win more government and community support for libraries, the need to uphold the Library Bill of Rights and the ALA Code of Ethics, and the need to ensure the effectiveness and efficiency of Council as a governing body of ALA.


1995

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Patricia A. Wand

Current Position:

Former Dean, Library and Learning Resources, 2006, Zayed University, Abu Dhabi and Duba, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES

Previous Positions:

University Librarian, American University, Washington DC ,1989 ‐ 2005 Assistant University Librarian, University of Oregon, Eugene, 1982 ‐ 1989 Head, Access Services, Columbia University Libraries, New York, 1977 ‐ 1982


Seattle University; B.A. cum laude, History 1963 Antioch Graduate School; M.A.T. Social Sciences 1967 University of Michigan; A.M.L.S. 1972 Graduate Center, City University of New York, Cultural Anthropology 1975‐77


ALA Council Member at Large, 2007 – 2010

ACRL Representative to Council, 2001 – 2004;

ALA Committees: Committee on Library Advocacy, 2008 ‐ 2011; International Relations Committee, 2004 – 2008; Subcommittee on Latin American, 1999 – 2001; Delegate to Cuban Library Association (ASCUBI), May 2001 Task Force on School Libraries, 2005 ‐ 2006; Committee on LegislationChair, 1997 – 98 Member, 1995 – 99; Intellectual Property Subcommittee, 1995 – 97; White House Conference Committee, 1989 – 1995; Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) Council of Liaisons, 2006 – 2008; Executive Committee, 2001‐2004; Board of Directors, 2001‐2004, 1986‐1988; International Relations Committee, Chair, 1996‐1998; Pittsburgh National Conference Executive Committee. 1993‐1995; Government Relations Committee. Chair, 1993‐94, Member, 1991‐1994; Task Force on White House Conference. Chair, 1989‐1992; Executive Director Search Committee, Member, October 1990 ‐ June 1991; Budget and Finance Committee. Chair, 1986‐1988, Member, 1984‐1986; Anthropology and Sociology Section. Chair, 1983‐84; Activities Section Council. Chair, 1983‐84; Nominating Committee. 1983‐84; Oregon Chapter President, 1984‐85; Community and Junior College Library Section; Instruction Committee, 1975‐1977;

Library and Information Technology Association (LITA) Libraries on Information Superhighway Steering Committee, 1995‐1997;

Resources and Technical Services Division (RTSD) Organization and Bylaws Committee, 1979‐1981.


National Peace Corps Association Elected Board member, 2005 – 2013; UAE

Higher Education Library Consortium. Founding member, Deans Council, 2006 ‐ 2010; Washington Research Library Consortium (WRLC) Board of Trustees. Library directors’ representative. 2003‐2005; Library Directors Advisory Council, member, 1989‐2005; CAPCON Board, President, 2002‐2003. Elected Board member, 1997‐2003. (OCLC users group of 350 libraries in Washington, DC area.); ERIC Clearinghouse for Higher Education Administration. Advisory Council member. Washington, DC, 1996‐2004; District of Columbia Library Association (DCLA) Member 1989 ‐ 2011 President, 1996‐97, Vice‐President, 1995‐96; Director (elected), Board of Directors. 1993‐1998; Nominating Committee. Chair, 2000; Strategic Planning Committee. Chair, 1994‐95; Oregon Library Association (OLA), Member 1982 ‐ 89; Nominating Committee, 1988‐89; Library Association of City University of New York (LACUNY), Member 1973 ‐ 77; Committee on Library Instruction, 1973‐1977;


ACRL Best Practices in Marketing @ your library Award. American University Library 2005. Helen Palmer Kettler Society Award, American University 2004. Distinguished Service Award, District of Columbia Library Association 2003. Various editions Who's Who since 1994. Marquis. Distinguished Alumnus Award, School of Information and Library Studies, University of Michigan 1992. •Member, Omicron Delta Kappa Society American University Circle 1991. Fulbright Senior Lecture Award. Ecuador. 1989. Beyond War Award to Returned Peace Corps Volunteers. 1987. Beta Phi Mu Honorary Library Society. 1972. Peace Corps Scholarship, Antioch Graduate School. 1965‐66. Honors Scholarship, Seattle University. 1960‐63.


As Dean of Library and Learning Resources at Zayed University in the United Arab Emirates, Ms. Wand helped shape a new university offering U.S. accredited higher education to Emirati students in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. The university enrolls over 4000 Emirati women. In the U.S. she previously held management and public service positions in research, university and community college libraries.

Ms. Wand has testified three times before U.S. House Subcommittee on Legislative Appropriations. supporting budgets for Library of Congress. She represented ALA and four other national library associations. Ms Wand speaks on copyright and information policy, library management, advocacy and international librarianship. She has published 42 articles and serves on professional boards.

Beginning her career as a secondary teacher, Ms Wand helped to found the Bibliographic Instruction Section of ACRL in the 1970s. She served as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Colombia (1963 ‐ 65) and Peace Corps staff (1969). That early exposure to other cultures inspired a life‐long commitment to international librarianship.

Publications:

Author. “Library advocacy: A campaign for undergraduates at American University.” Translated into Polish for the monthly journal of the Commission for Electronic Publishing of the Polish Librarians’ Association. EBIB http://ebib.oss.wroc.pl/biuletyn.php. February 2006; Author. Symposium 2010: Envisioning the academic library in 2010. Final report (18 pp.) and video. September 2005; Author. “On my mind: Inaccessible information: A strategic solution” American Libraries, May 2005. p. 30; Author. Library life in the shadow of the Pentagon; Reflections on what we experienced and what we learned. OLA Quarterly. Oregon Library Association. Winter 2002, Vol. 8, No. 4, pp. 10 –12+;

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Author. Do new modes of communication decrease the need to meet during ALA Midwinter? An opinion. College Library Section Newsletter. ALA, Association of College and Research Libraries. Spring 2002, pp.2‐3.


With current economic pressures bearing down on every member and every library, ALA demonstrates leadership in the way it conducts its business and moves the profession forward even in difficult times. To guide my thinking as a Councilor I relied on the strategic plan, fresh information on the issues and my commitment to intellectual freedom, fair use of information, advocacy and the promotion of international librarianship. Council must address issues like •Financial viability •Member needs and diversity •Core mission and strategic plan •Advocacy in legislation and in marketing libraries •Inter‐dependency of all types of libraries worldwide •External developments affecting the profession From the beginning of my career until today, ALA provides the foundation of my professional development. Six years on ALA Council and decades of work in the divisions prepare me for continuing, productive service as an ALA Councilor.


1973

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Jennifer Wann Walker

Current Position:

Director of Development Services, 2009, Mississippi Library Commission, 3881 Eastwood Dr., Jackson, MS 39211

Previous Positions:

Library Consultant, Mississippi Library Commission, 2007‐2009; Reference Librarian I, Brandon Public Library (MS), 2003‐2007; Library Assistant II, Des Plaines Public Library (IL), 2002‐2003.


University of Southern Mississippi, MLIS, 2006; University of Southern Mississippi, MS Mass Communication, 2001; University of Southern Mississippi, BA English, 1999.


ALA Emerging Leaders Interest Group (ELIG) Steering Committee 2010‐2012; ALA Emerging Leaders Program 2010; Member: ALA, PLA, ASCLA


Mississippi Library Association Election Committee 2008‐present


2010 Library Journal Mover and Shaker; 2009 Mississippi Library Association Past Presidents’ Award; 2005 ALA Marshall Cavendish Scholarship; 2005 Central Mississippi Library Council Scholarship; 2004 Mississippi Library Association Peggy May Scholarship; 2004 Central Mississippi Regional Library System Rose Johnson Memorial Scholarship


I am drawn to projects at Mississippi’s state library agency that benefit public library service throughout the state. A successful IMLS 21st Century Librarian grant that I wrote and directed enabled 90 public librarians from Mississippi to attend an intensive five day in‐residence continuing education program dedicated to improving skills not traditionally taught in library school such as advocacy and developing community partnerships. I developed and implemented the Public Librarian Scholarship Program in an effort to ensure that paraprofessional staff in rural and impoverished areas of the state have ample opportunity to obtain an MLIS in order to provide the highest caliber library service to the people of Mississippi. As a librarian at a public library, I was drawn to projects that would bring a diversity of people together. For example, a program on the 1960s featured activities related to music, the Civil Rights movement, and the Vietnam War. Such programs attracted a multi‐racial, inter‐generational audience indicative of the larger community.

Publications:

Author. “The Librarianship 101 Institute: Continuing Education for Mississippi Public Library Paraprofessionals.” Mississippi Libraries, Summer 2008.

Author. “The Museum Library at the Mississippi Museum of Natural Science.” Mississippi Libraries, Winter 2006.


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I believe that knowledgeable, empathetic individuals are the key to providing first rate library service. As Director of the Development Services Division at the Mississippi Library Commission, I spend my days seeking to equip public library staff with the confidence, knowledge, and humor necessary to effectively serve the information needs of the citizens of Mississippi. I believe that through the intersection of technology and service oriented individuals we have the power to turn even the most rural libraries into first‐rate research institutions. By taking an active role in the American Library Association, I hope to bring new perspectives and endeavors to the public libraries of Mississippi. Conversely, my perspective on the realities of library service in rural America will benefit the ALA Council as it sets policy affecting libraries of all shapes and sizes.


2004

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Kelvin Watson

Current Position:

Branch Head Acquisitions & Chief Collection Development Officer, 2009, National Agricultural Library, 10301 Baltimore Avenue, Beltsville, MD 20705

Previous Positions:

Director of New Product Development, The Library Corporation (TLC), 2008‐2009 Associate Director Business Development Field Sales and Service, Borders Group, Inc. 2006‐2008 Associate Director Corporate and Educational Sales, Borders Group, Inc. 2005‐2006


North Carolina Central University, MLS, 2007; Lincoln University(MO), BS Business Administration and Minor Military Science 1994


ALA: Member, 2006‐Present;ALA Spectrum Scholar 2006; ALA Spectrum Scholarship Jury Member 2008‐2009, Association of Research Libraries Initiative to Recruit Diverse Workforce Participant 2005‐2007, ALA RUSA Spectrum Intern 2007‐2008, AASL Spectrum Scholar 2007; AASL: Member Diversity Task Force 2008‐2009; Young Librarians ALA Presidential Task Force 2009‐Present; ALCTS: Member; FAFLRT: Member


BCALA, Executive Board 2006‐2012; BCALA, Chair, Fundraising 2008‐Present; APALA, Member, Research and Travel Awards Committee 2007‐2010; BCALA, Co‐Chair, National Conference of African American Librarians Fundraising 6th 2007/7th 2010


Borders Core Values Excellence in Performance Award 2005‐2006; Parkway School District Alumni Hall of Fame – Class of 2006, BCALA Appreciation Award 2010


Commissioned Officer, Infantry, United States Army; Profiled in Black Issues Book Review Jan/Feb 2006 Issue as one of the “Influential African Americans in the Book Industry


I am committed to the ALA and its’ operational, strategic planning, and execution of these plans in our libraries and communities we serve. I am and have been an advocate of speaking on recruitment of traditionally underserved populations and coordinating community projects/services that benefit children, adults, families, and the library professionals that serve them. Throughout my career as information professional, I have sought out opportunities to hire and promote a diverse workforce. I support diversity as well as the thought of more management and business acumen into our library science school programs. Being a member of the BCLA Executive Board, a RUSA intern, a Spectrum and ARL Scholar, as well as involvement with other ALA Divisions has allowed me to be an integral member of each organization, and to build partnerships and further develop relationships between divisions, as well as with publishers and vendors that provide the resources ALA uses to serve our communities.


2006

American Library Association Potential Candidate ...€¦ · Chair, Office for Library Personnel...

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