Hello, Council,

Here’s just a brief update on selected activities over the past week.
Cheers,
Loriene Roy

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I. Communication: Interviews
A. 29 Jan 2008: National Indian Education Association (Topic: biography and plans for ALA Presidential year, focus on National Library Week)
B. 29 Jan 2008: Indian Country Today (Topic: update on ALA Presidential plans)
C. 30 Jan 2008: NPR, Michel Martin, host of “Tell ME More.” (Topic: Recent children’s book awards)
D. 31 Jan 2008: Indian Country Today (Topic: FCC Panel on DTV transition in tribal/rural lands)
E. 1 Feb 2008: KXLY-AM, Olympia, Washington (Topic: school library summit)
F. 1 Feb 2008: KVI-AM Live radio program, Olympia, Washington. (Topic: school library summit)
G. 1 Feb 2008: KGY-AM radio, Olympia, Washington. (Topic: school library summit)

II. Presentations:
31 Jan 2008: Co-Presenter, “Panel on Digital TV Transition for Tribal Communities,” Washington, D.C.
1 Feb 2008: Co-Presenter, “Welcome: National Attendees,” Read-Connect-Think-Grow: Why School Libraries Matter. Washington School Library Media Program Summit, Olympia, Washington.
1 Feb 2008: Co-Presenter, “Rally,” Read-Connect-Think-Grow: Why School Libraries Matter. Washington School Library Media Program Summit, Olympia, Washington.
1 Feb 2008: Co-Presenter, “National Attendee Presentations,” Read-Connect-Think-Grow: Why School Libraries Matter. Washington School Library Media Program Summit, Olympia, Washington.

III. Meetings and visits:
1. 29 Jan 2008: Meeting with staff at National Indian Education Association, Washington, D.C.
2. 30 Jan 2008: Tour of Library of Congress Collections Care. Thank you, Leslie Long and staff!
3. 30 Jan 2008: Walter Reed Army Hospital: Meetings with soldier patients.
4. 30 Jan 2008: Walter Reed Army Hospital: Tour of Medical Library.
5. 30 Jan 2008: Walter Reed Army Hospital: Tour of Post Library.
6. 31 Jan 2008: Breakfast with FCC Panelists.
7. 31 Jan 2008: National Press Club Library (quick peek)
8. 31 Jan 2008: President Joe Garcia, NCAI, State of Indian Nations Address, National Press Club, Washington, D.C.
9. 1 Feb 2008: “Welcome,” Read-Connect-Think-Grow: Why School Libraries Matter. Washington School Library Media Program Summit, Olympia, Washington.
10. 1 Feb 2008: “Vision,” Read-Connect-Think-Grow: Why School Libraries Matter. Washington School Library Media Program Summit, Olympia, Washington.
11. 1 Feb 2008: “Cassandra Manuelito-Kerkvleit (President, Antioch University), Read-Connect-Think-Grow: Why School Libraries Matter. Washington School Library Media Program Summit, Olympia, Washington.
12. 1 Feb 2008: “Washington School Administrators,” Read-Connect-Think-Grow: Why School Libraries Matter. Washington School Library Media Program Summit, Olympia, Washington.
13. 1 Feb 2008: “Western Coalition for School Libraries and Information Technology (WSLit) Unveiling of SB 6480 Sponsors “READ” posters, “Read-Connect-Think-Grow: Why School Libraries Matter. Washington School Library Media Program Summit, Olympia, Washington.
14. 1 Feb 2008: “Summary and Closing Statements: Mike Eisenberg,” Read-Connect-Think-Grow: Why School Libraries Matter. Washington School Library Media Program Summit, Olympia, Washington.
15. 1 Feb 2008: “Constituent/Legislator Reception,” Read-Connect-Think-Grow: Why School Libraries Matter. Washington School Library Media Program Summit, Olympia, Washington.

IV. Upcoming Travel
1. 6-9 Feb: University of Alberta, Professional Development Day, Edmonton, Canada.
2. 13-16 Feb: Indigenous Languages Institute Board Meeting and visits to tribal schools, Albuquerque, New Mexico.
3. 18-24 Feb: Ka Waihona O Ka Naauao PCS; Information and Computer Sciences Department, U of Hawaii at Manoa, Oahu, Hawaii.
4. 26 Feb – 3 Mar: Anchorage (visit with Native educator) and Alaska Library Association, Fairbanks, Alaska.

V. For Fun
1. 29 Jan 2008: Reception at Mario Ascencio’s (REFORMA President) home, Washington, DC. Thank you, Mario!
2. 30 Jan 2008: Dinner with Emily Sheketoff, Director, ALA Washington Office.
3. 31 Jan 2008: Dinner with Rand Simmons, Program Manager for Library Development, SeaTac
4. 2 Feb 2008: lunch with Marilyn Mason and Dr. Bob Mason, Seattle. Thank you!
5. 2 Feb 2008: men’s basketball game: U of Washington and California.
6. 2 Feb 2008: dinner with selected UW iSchool faculty. Thank you, Marilyn and Bob Mason!

Fall 2008 classes: Monday morning (9-12): Information Resources and Services in the Humanities; Monday night (6-9): Public Libraries