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
5 Feb 2008: International Reading Association (Topic: Caldecott/Newbery Awards; biography)

II. Presentations:
8 Feb 2008: “An ALA Presidential Year Highlighting Services for Diverse Populations,” University of Alberta, School of Library and Information Studies, 2008 Professional Development Day, “Reaching Out: Serving Diverse Populations,” Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.

III. Honors
A. 2 Feb 2008: Featured as “Faculty Spotlight” on Scoreboard, half-time, UT-Austin Men’s Basketball Game (vs. Baylor)

IV. Writing and Publications
A. Reviewed: March 2008 President’s Message for American Libraries
B. Wrote: April 2008 President’s Message for American Libraries
C Submitted: Update on Presidential Year for American Indian Library Association newsletter
D. Reviewing/editing/writing: Chapters for “The Service Connection” with Alex Hershey

V. Meetings and visits:
1. 4 Feb 2008: ALA Executive Committee monthly conference call.
2. 5 Feb 2008: UT-Austin, School of Information monthly Graduate Studies Committee
3. 6 Feb 2008: Attended Dr. Toni Samek’s Collection Management class.
4. 7 Feb 2008: Met with indigenous students at U of Alberta’s School of Library and Information Studies
5. 7 Feb 2008: Tea with students at U of Alberta’s School of Library and Information Studies
6. 8 Feb 2008: Jason Openo, “Meet Them Where They Are: A Philosophy of Library Service Derived from my Experience Working with Seattle’s Homeless Population,” University of Alberta, School of Library and Information Studies, 2008 Professional Development Day, “Reaching Out: Serving Diverse Populations,” Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
7. 8 Feb 2008: Jilliane Yawney, “Storytelling as a Springboard for Teaching Information Literacy to Grade Four Students,” University of Alberta, School of Library and Information Studies, 2008 Professional Development Day, “Reaching Out: Serving Diverse Populations,” Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
8. 8 Feb 2008: Sarah Polkinghorne, “Consumers or Learners? Discursive Constructions of Undergraduates and Social Media,” University of Alberta, School of Library and Information Studies, 2008 Professional Development Day, “Reaching Out: Serving Diverse Populations,” Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
9. 8 Feb 2008: “Awards,” bestowed by Dr. Alvin Schrader, President, Canada Library Association, University of Alberta, School of Library and Information Studies, 2008 Professional Development Day, “Reaching Out: Serving Diverse Populations,” Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
10. 8 Feb 2008: Laura Morin, “Library Services to Aboriginal Peoples,” University of Alberta, School of Library and Information Studies, 2008 Professional Development Day, “Reaching Out: Serving Diverse Populations,” Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
11. 8 Feb 2008: Tanya Driechel, “Community Library Development in Sumbrungu, Ghana: A Documentary,” University of Alberta, School of Library and Information Studies, 2008 Professional Development Day, “Reaching Out: Serving Diverse Populations,” Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
12. 8 Feb 2008: Ann Curry, “Serving the LGBTQ Community: Reference Services and Relevant Resources,” University of Alberta, School of Library and Information Studies, 2008 Professional Development Day, “Reaching Out: Serving Diverse Populations,” Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
13. 8 Feb 2008: Liz Grieve, “Inspiration Seeking Behaviour: Research Needs of Theatre Design Students at a Post-Secondary Level,” University of Alberta, School of Library and Information Studies, 2008 Professional Development Day, “Reaching Out: Serving Diverse Populations,” Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
14. 8 Feb 2008: Eric Nyrose, “Convenience over Quality: Discerning the ‘whys and wherefores’ of first-year college students’ Internet research,” University of Alberta, School of Library and Information Studies, 2008 Professional Development Day, “Reaching Out: Serving Diverse Populations,” Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
15. 8 Feb 2008: Rebecca Willson, “The Effect of Misspellings on Information Retrieval in Online Public Access Catalogues,” University of Alberta, School of Library and Information Studies, 2008 Professional Development Day, “Reaching Out: Serving Diverse Populations,” Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

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

V. For Fun
1. 6 Feb 2008: Dinner with Dr. Toni Samek, University of Alberta, School of Library and Information Studies. Thank you, Toni!
2. 7 Feb 2008: Lunch with faculty, staff and students, University of Alberta, School of Library and Information Studies
3. 7 Feb 2008: Dinner with local library leaders, Edmonton, Canada
4. 8 Feb 2008: Reception for Dr. Ann Curry, Director, University of Alberta, School of Library and Information Studies
5. 8 Feb 2008: Women’s Basketball Game: U of Alberta vs. U of Lethbridge
6. 8 Feb 2008: Half of Men’s Basketball Game: U of Alberta vs. U of Lethbridge
7. 8 Feb 2008; Dinner with Ann Curry. Thank you, Ann!
8. 9 Feb 2008: Breakfast with Larry Loyie (Cree) and Constance Brissenden, children’s book authors. Thank you, Larry and Constance!

Good News: Owen Hunter received a first place in the Austin, Texas UIL music competition for classical guitar. Owen is also a member of Bella Corda, the young person’s classical guitar ensemble that performed at my inaugural banquet.

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