Loriene Roy's Blog

2011-08-17T08:17:00.000-07:00

It is official, the IFLA Education and Training Section will revise these guidelines to include knowledge of indigenous ways. IFLA SIG Members: here's our big chance to start reviewing the guidelines and make suggestions in the content. The goal is to have the revision ready for approval at the 2012 IFLA World Library and Information Congress in Helsinki.

http://www.ifla.org/en/publications/guidelines-for-professional-libraryinformation-educational-programs-2000

Chi megwitch, thank you very much, Education and Training Section! SIG members--let's get to work!

2011-08-16T13:24:00.000-07:00

At the announcement of the Bill & Melinda Gates Access to Learning Award:
The recipient is the Arid Lands Information Network in east Africa!

2011-08-16T11:00:00.000-07:00

Thank you to the room of participants attending IFLA President-Elect, Ingrid Parent's Planning Session. Speakers provided examples of how libraries illustrate Ingrid's theme, "Libraries: A Force for Change." Sebastian Wilke, Convener of the New Professionals Special Interest Group, suggested that IFLA recruit and involve new professionals and connect them on a basic sense. His suggestions for doing so included: developing Web-based components to help new professionals get more involved in the IFLA network; improving on-site accessibility of conferences and events; exploring future support, including mentoring programs such as “Adopt a Student.”

Richard Atuti, Director, Kenya National Library Service, provided an overview of plans, including the development of a national library, and other services within his country.

Loida Garcia-Febo, Coordinator, New Americans Program, Queen’s Library, Jamaica, NY

gave examples of how her library saves lives. 47% of her library patrons are foreign born from 190 nations, speaking 160 languages. Examples of their services include an English for Your Health: a Health Literacy Curriculum for Beginning ESOL Learners.

Anahera Morehu, Library Manager, Maori and Pasifika Services, U of Auckland, provided a summary of library services for Maori in Aotearoa/New Zealand. She asked:

How could you support the Education and Training section on providing a core element for professional development based on an indigenous knowledge paradigm?

How could IFLA support the IFLA Sig on Indigenous Matters to have the capability to become a Section?

Which recommendations from the IFLA SIG TF groups are you going to implement within your organization? When?

How could you integrate the understanding of indigenous knowledge paradigms within the information society? When?

Attendees then gathered in small groups to reflect on the theme, “Libraries: A Force for Change.” All attendees found the stories shared by the speakers inspiring and the theme resonated with their work—or their prospective work. There was a desire to document how libraries are forces for change through gathering stories or identifying metrics that libraries could use to document and assess their impact on communities. There was a desire to include newer members in the theme activities and to make sure that libraries are serving all of their communities, including those who are print disabled. There was a desire to extend IFLA’s message within the organization and outside. In summary, the theme can be expressed internally and externally, through soft messages and hard messages. As Anahera Morehu affirmed: in bringing forth the IFLA President-Elect’s theme, “Libraries: A Force for Change,” “you need to be the force and that is where it starts.”

2011-08-14T06:31:00.000-07:00

Come to the Library Services to Multicultural Populations Poster Session this week--session #80. Learn more about the IFLA/UNESCO Library Multicultural Manifesto and meet some of the talented Section members staffing the poster

2011-08-14T06:27:00.000-07:00

See the call for IFLA President-Elect Ingrid Parent's President's Meeting, 12-14 April 2012:

Indigenous Knowledges: Local Priorities, Global Contexts

IFLA Presidential Programme

Libraries - A Force for Change

Welcome to Vancouver, BC for the 2012 IFLA Presidential Programme Spring Meeting.

2011-08-14T06:10:00.000-07:00

The very busy and productive IFLA Section on Library Services to Multicultural Populations met on Saturday, 13 August, from 9:30 to 3 at the Casa de Espana, an off site location. One of the successes of the Section is the development of the Multicultural Manifesto, now officially the IFLA/UNESCO Multicultural Library Manifesto. Now available in 18 languages, the Manifesto text is available online on the Section website on ifla.org. On the website you'll also find the Section's award winning newsletter, strategic plan, and other publications. Other agenda items included discussion of IFLA President-Elect Ingrid Parent’s planned president’s meeting that will take place in Vancouver, BC from 12-14 April 2012. The theme of the meeting is Indigenous Knowledges: Local Opportunities and Global Contexts and several members of the section are working with Ms. Parent as members of her planning committee. Other business items included forming small groups to staff the Section’s poster session, to investigate a 2012 satellite meeting, review of the section’s communication plan. As Convener of the IFLA Special Interest Group on Indigenous Matters, I gave an update on the SIG activities including promotion of the SIG and progress on an ongoing publication on case studies of indigenous library services and protocols. The Section’s mid-year meeting will take place in Egypt in early March 2012. The Section thanked outgoing members including outgoing Chair Mijin Kim and Secretary Susana Alegre and welcomed new members and officers, including a new newsletter editor. A call will soon go out to recruit someone to assist the newsletter editor by creating a template for submitting content. Section members will gather throughout the IFLA conference to attend programs and to meet socially at a group dinner on Monday night.

2011-08-12T19:21:00.000-07:00

Hola! I'm now at the 2011 World Library and Information Congress in Puerto Rico. Big tasks for tomorrow, Sat 13 Aug, include attending the Library Services to Multicultural Population Section's Standing Committee Meeting. We'll review minutes from the midyear meeting in Seville, announce meetings at this conference, discuss proposals for the 2012 midyear meeting and start plans for the section's program for the 2012 IFLA in Helsinki. I'll give an update on the IFLA SIG on Indigenous Matters. The US Caucus meets in the evening with reports and a reception.

2011-08-07T11:39:00.000-07:00

Updated Call for Contributions

7 August 2011

Library Services to Indigenous Populations: Protocols and Case Studies

I am currently coordinating a special publication for IFLA. This document, which will be available as a free online publication, will be titled, “Library Services to Indigenous Populations: Protocols and Case Studies.” The case studies featured will introduce some exemplary services offered by libraries serving indigenous peoples in various areas of the world. Since the publication is offered free, we are not receiving royalties for the work but are excited by the prospect of sharing news of noteworthy work with the international library community.

We have met our first goal of receiving almost twenty case studies to share with delegates attending the IFLA World Library and Information Congress that takes place in Puerto Rico, 12-19 August 2011. Given this response, we are extending the call with a goal of receiving 100 case studies featuring initiatives from 25 countries. We invite you to contribute your case study by the next deadline of 10 September 2011.

Just let me know if you have any questions. You may contact me at loriene@ischool.utexas.edu

Exemplary Library Service Example

Location:

City: Country:

Name of Library(ies):

Name of project/service (if applicable):

Mission:

Targeted Audience/Tribal Community:

Description of Service(s), including Key Components [100-500 words]:

Results: Impact of the Service:

Relevant Document(s)/Website(s):

Contact Information for Those Wanting More Information:

Name and Position of Person Submitting Form:

You may attach a copy of a shareable image. High resolution (300 dpi) images in jpeg format preferred.

Recommendations and Style Notes

1. Please write your mission, description, and results sections in full sentences rather than in abbreviated forms.

2. Please provide full titles of institutions or organizations.

3. You may describe a one time or continuing service. Services include activities, collections, architecture/interior design, products, and so forth.

2011-07-28T14:37:00.000-07:00

Will you be needing something fun at mid-semester or mid-autumn? Consider this suggestion: Bring Heid E. Erdrich to your institution! Author of four collections of poems, a play, and essays, as well as a curator of contemporary indigenous fine art from her region, she is also publisher of an indigenous language press. You can see her brief vita at www.heiderdrich.com. Heid regularly gives talks, presentations, workshops, and author visits at colleges, libraries, art centers, book festivals and community centers. She is available this Oct.-Nov, as well as Jan. and April of 2012. Take a look at her essay for PicturingAmerica at: http://www.programminglibrarian.org/
2012.

2011-07-21T22:37:00.000-07:00

So pleased that my friend, Chris Szekely's first children's book, will soon be published by Huia. Take a look at the haunting illustrations.

Rāhui

2011-07-20T20:14:00.000-07:00

http://www.utexas.edu/cola/centers/cwgs [www.utexas.edu]

Call for Conference Issue Suggestions & Funding Opportunity: Gender, Sexuality, Ethnicity & Human Right
Are you working at the intersections of gender, sexuality, and ethnicity with (or in tension with) human rights language in (or in relationship to) the Americas? Are you in a partnership between community organizers and university-based activist scholars?

We want to offer you seed money and travel funding to gather in Austin in October 2012 and talk with other organizers and scholars working on related issues! We are specifically excited about applications related to gender, sexuality, and ethnicity in connection with border work, disability justice, gender violence, immigration, incarceration/detention, indigenous land rights,and reproductive justice.

Check out the call for applications here: http://www.utexas.edu/cola/centers/cwgs/news/4022 [www.utexas.edu]

2011-07-11T21:35:00.000-07:00

Since 2008 I have served as the Convener of the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA)'s Special Interest Group (SIG) on Indigenous Matters, hosted by IFLA's Library Services to Multicultural Populations Section. You can find out more about the SIG on Indigenous Matters at
http://www.ifla.org/en/indigenous-matters.

I am currently coordinating a special publication for IFLA. This document, which will be available as a free online publication, will be titled, "Library Services to Indigenous Populations: Protocols and Case Studies."
The case studies featured will introduce some exemplary services offered by libraries serving indigenous peoples in various areas of the world.

I would be delighted if you would like to contribute a brief description of one or more examples of such services. You are free, also, to share this invitation with others. I am attaching a form that people might use to supply information. I am looking for brief (100-500 words) descriptions of library services plus some additional details. I would like to share some of the case studies with delegates attending the IFLA World Library and Information Congress that takes place in Puerto Rico, 12-19 August 2011. It would be great to have case example contribution in about a month or by 10 August 2011. Since the publication is offered free, we are not receiving royalties for the work but are excited by the prospect of sharing news of noteworthy work with the international library community.

Just let me know if you have any questions. loriene@ischool.utexas.edu

Cheers,

Loriene Roy

Library Services to Indigenous Populations: Protocols and Case Studies

Exemplary Library Service Example

Location:

City: Country:

Name of Library(ies):

Mission:

Targeted Audience/Tribal Community:

Description of Service(s), including Key Components [100-500 words]:

Results: Impact of the Service:

Relevant Document(s)/Website(s):

Contact Information for Those Wanting More Information:

Name and Position of Person Submitting Form:

You may attach a copy of a shareable image. High resolution (300 dpi) images in jpeg format preferred.

Style Recommendations

1. Please write your description in full sentences rather than in abbreviated forms.

2. Please provide full titles of institutions or organizations.

2011-05-01T22:13:00.000-07:00

And another chapter of service begins . . .

I have been privileged to serve the American Library Association in many capacities. At the end of the 2011 ALA Annual Conference in New Orleans I will begin my service as the newly elected Chair-Elect of ALA's International Relations Round Table. I look forward to learning in this position---and working with more people.

2011-05-01T22:10:00.001-07:00

This week I was in one of my favorite cities, Anchorage, attending "Northern Light" Keeping Our Stories Alive," the Alaska Native Libraries, Archives, and Museums Summit 2011. As always, I am so impressed by the energy, dedication, and resourcefulness of information professionals in this northern state, especially those who live in the Alaskan Native villages.

2011-04-23T18:37:00.000-07:00

PCAACA

This week (20-22 April) I drove the 70 miles south to San Antonio to attend events associated with the national PCA-ACA (Popular Culture Association/ American Culture Association) conference, joint with the SW/Texas PCA-ACA. I last attended the national PCAACA in 2004--again, when it was in San Antonio, although I sometimes make it to the SW/Texas PCA-ACA in Albuquerque. I gave a brief talk about the IFLA SIG on Indigenous Matters.

The conference presentations and format was familiar--lots of programs, a confusing program book, presentations that range in quality and lots of canceled programs due to speaker no-shows. Still, I also enjoyed the best aspects of a professional conference. I heard some great papers, caught up (expectedly and unexpectedly) with friends and former students, made some stunning new connections, and bought a few books that look very promising.

May be years before the PCAACA will return to San Antonio but I'd return, this time to attend movie screenings and some of the social events.

2011-04-23T18:30:00.000-07:00

Foro: Transborder Library Forum
Important message about Foro:

"Without intending it as a forecast, FORO’s organizers decided to call the 16th meeting “Rethinking Library and Information Issues in Hard Times.” Nearly a year later, hard times have not abated. Increased workloads, diminished travel budgets, and political uncertainty on the border have combined to make the traditional format of FORO– an international meeting addressing transborder issues– unlikely in 2011. Recognizing the realities of the short term but determined to promote FORO’s long-term viability, the University of Texas Libraries and the Benson Latin American Collection now issue an invitation to everyone interested in FORO’s goals and activities to come to Austin,
July 21-23.
Attending the meeting will not require a registration fee. All sessions will take place in the Benson Latin American Collection on the east side of the UT campus. The program will feature a keynote address by Jesus Lau; papers, poster sessions and a round table presented by all those who made proposals to the organizers; demonstrations of activities currently underway at the Benson Latin American Collection; and remarks by members of the University of Texas’ Latin American studies community. We will also provide social activities, including a host reception, and opportunities for attendees to mingle and discuss issues of common interest.
We intend to follow the schedule displayed on the FORO 2011 website http://sites.tdl.org/foro2011/ . A preliminary program of events will appear soon in this space. The website also features contact information for lodging and a guide to exploring the Austin locale.
Finally, we ask that those who will attend FORO 2011 send a message confirming their intentions either to the meeting’s e-mail address foro2011@gmail.com or through the registration form on the homepage. This will aid FORO organizers as we make arrangements."

2011-04-14T06:58:00.000-07:00

TxLA Flashmob, 13 April 2011

This week I'm at the Texas Library Association's Annual Conference--in Austin. It's my 25th consecutive year of attending!
Local arrangements for District 3 arranged a flash mob--check us out on two YouTube videos.

2011-03-20T20:58:00.000-07:00

It's been a busy spring break--lots of work but also some small breaks to explore the music events, rodeo, and even Cirque de Soleil with the visiting undergraduates.

Writing related activities included writing a book review of James Bartleman's novel, As Long as the River Flows, for the American Indian Libraries Newsletter, revised an article with Sha Li Zhang for the Journal of Library and Information Science, and dealt with a lot of details (including the cover art) for the forthcoming book on tribal libraries, archives, and museums to be published by Scarecrow. I revised my chapter on an indigenous ecology of LIS for a monograph to be published by the University of Arizona Press and prepared my script and PowerPoint slides for a webinar I'm giving this week on indigenous leadership challenges for the Ontario Library System. Wrote three reference letters as well and prepared draft two of a teaching excellence document for our iSchool. This week: a big push on the special issue of The Reference Librarian on teaching reference.

Drafted by attendance at upcoming conferences--including itineraries for this weeks' ICOLC conference and the 2011 Texas Library Association annual conference, the 2011 PCAACA in San Antonio, and a first draft for the 2011 ALA Annual Conference. Arranged for travel to Montana for the 2011 Tribal College Librarians Institute and swapped airmiles for my ticket to LIANZA 2011 in Wellington. Got a hotel room for my days next week in Tromso along with a guidebook and new boots. Still worried that I lack layers for the Norwegian cold!

This week also involved attending to some service work--drafting a citation for a recipient of the ALA President's Citation for innovative international library service, provided photos for an IFLA brochure on library services to multicultural populations, attended to some communication for the Outreach Connections wiki, prepared forms for the 2011 IFLA conference, and set up the FaceBook event page for the NMRT/Merritt Fund reception in June. I also started reviewing the new American Indian Experience academic resources.

Students in the Library Instruction and Information Literacy class are making great progress on their scripts for their online tutorials of the public access technology work stations in UT-Austin's Fine Arts Library. Students in the Public Libraries class are preparing excellent panels on genre literature.

A busy week ahead!

2011-03-06T19:25:00.000-08:00

Attended the launch of the 10th Annual Mayor's Book Club yesterday at Austin Public Library.
Find out more about the books--and activities--at www.austinlibrary.org

While I was at APL, I also stopped by the Austin History Center to see the SXSW 25th anniversary exhibit, locating the name of one my favorite bands (Katchafire) on the poster listing all performers who participated in SXSW over the past quarter century.
http://www.austinlibrary.org/site/PageServer?pagename=news

2011-03-03T05:48:00.000-08:00

IFLA's Library Services to Multicultural Populations Section now provides links to reports and photos of the Section's midyear meeting in Spain at

IFLA Library Services to Multicultural Populations 2011 Midyear Meeting

2011-02-27T04:32:00.000-08:00

This week in Austin its a return to classes plus reconnecting and writing!

Students in the Monday morning "Library Instruction and Information Literacy" class will lead us in understanding key readings and resources--the Big6, Carol Kuhlthau's "Zones of Intervention," and ACRL's "Information Literacy Higher Education Competency Standards." We will also hear updates on the class project consisting of creating online tutorials for the public access technology stations in the Fine Arts Library at UT-Austin.

Students in the Monday night "Public Libraries" class will present the first two of four 'public libraries issues panels.' This week we will hear from the panels on censorship and non-book programming. At 8 p.m. we welcome THE Michael Porter, Libraryman, President of Library Renewal, and newly elected ALA Executive Board member!

Meanwhile, one of our contributors to the tribal libraries and archives book is in town as well. Lawrence Lessig is giving a talk on Campus on Tuesday a.m. and the Austin Forum on Tuesday night features a talk on geological sequestration, and the Soulphonics have their long-awaited CD release party at the Carousel Lounge on Wednesday night. John Lahr speaks about Tennessee Williams at the HRHRC on Thursday night.

Writing? I'm wrapping up the first solid draft of my paper for the TILTS conference. I'm on the 10-11:30 a.m. panel on 12 March and am using this opportunity to continue to think through issues related to libraries and traditional cultural expressions. Our panel theme is "A Googolplex of Books: Changing Libraries and Archives" and my contribution will be "Changing Thought for Those Working in Libraries: Respect for Traditional Cultural Expressions Within the Ethos of Equity of Access."

2011-02-23T13:51:00.000-08:00

The IFLA Library Services to Multicultural Populations has wrapped up its midyear meeting and I will soon be returning to Austin. Mid-year assessment is so crucial to not only maintaining connections but also to making progress. The IFLA SIG on Indigenous Matters has much to do between now and the IFLA World Library and Information Congress in August. In addition to our meetings, the wonderful Fundacion de Tres Culturas set up visits to libraries that offered unique services, especially services for multicultural populations including recent immigrants. Public libraries continue to shine in adjusting their policies in providing borrower's cards, offering support for English language learners, space for exhibits and community events, and even the creation of a graphic novel featuring a librarian super hero! Congratulations and bravo to librarians in Granada, Huelva, and Cartaya!

Meanwhile, my thoughts this week are also with our library whanau in Aotearoa/New Zealand, especially in Christchurch. News is sparse but at this point there are reports of property damage to friends' homes but no injuries. Let us hope that news remains the same.

2011-02-20T16:25:00.000-08:00

The International Federation of Library Associations and Organizations (IFLA) approved the establishment of an IFLA Special Interest Group (SIG) in December 2008. I am honored to serve as the SIG's first Convener.

You can follow the activities of the SIG in several ways:

1. The SIG Task Force has a website at : http://www.ifla.org/en/indigenous-matters

Here you’ll find the text of original charge, the roster of initial SIG Task Force members, and the excellent work prepared by the Task Forces.

2. The SIG Task Force has a FaceBook Group that anyone can join. Just search for the “IFLA SIG on Indigenous Matters” group (http://www.facebook.com/#!/group.php?gid=66990630010).

3. Presentations on the SIG are scheduled at the following conference venues:

2011:

4-8 April; International Indigenous Librarians Forum, Karaskjok, Norway

https://sites.google.com/site/indigenouslibrariansforum/home]

20-23 April: PCAACA Conference, San Antonio, Texas

http://www.pcaaca.org/

27-30 April: Alaska Native Libraries Archives Museums Summit; Northern Light, Anchorage, Alaska

http://library.state.ak.us/pdf/ANLAMS.pdf

25-28 May: CLA Annual Conference, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

http://www.cla.ca/conference/2011/

5-10 June: Tribal College Librarians Professional Development Institute, Bozeman, Montana

http://www.lib.montana.edu/tcli/

23-28 June: ALA Annual Conference, New Orleans, Louisiana

http://www.alaannual.org/

21-23 July: FORO: Transborder Library Forum, Austin, Texas

http://blogs.lib.utexas.edu/texlibris/tag/transfronterizo-de-bibliotecas/

13-18 Aug: IFLA World Library and Information Congress. San Juan, Puerto Rico

http://conference.ifla.org/ifla77

2011-02-13T19:50:00.001-08:00

I'm reactivating this old blog and will use it to provide updates including news reports and images!

2008-07-04T21:16:00.000-07:00

Talk given at Jim Rettig's inaugural banquet, 1 July 2008

Lakota warrior Crazy (or Enchanted) Horse is attributed with the phrase: ‘It’s a good day to die.” Strangely, although the Anishinabe and Lakota weren’t traditionally the best of friends, I thought of variations of that phrase often over the past year. I told myself: “It’s a good day to read Strugis or “The Standard Code of Parliamentary Procedure.” “It’s a good day to send that weekly report to ALA Council.” “It’s a good day to write that monthly column for “American Libraries.” “It’s a good day to travel to Washington, D.C., Chicago, Shreveport, Oahu, Boston, Olympia, Columbus, Tucson, Las Cruces, Vancouver, Northfield, and places in between. Good moments became good days, months, until a good year passed. It was a good year to be an ALA President.

Many of you were with me during the hard work, exhilaration, and the sometimes lonely days. We greeted each other in email, on Facebook, in Second Life, in elevators, passing in airports and at conferences. I saw and heard from old friends—my six best girlfriends, including my sister, Della Nohl , the two Beths, Rebecca, Lisa, and Anela. I was blessed to see current and former students in the midst of welcoming crowds. I had the excellent good fortune to travel, to greet wonderful students and faculty and library workers in China, Mexico, Spain, Canada, South Africa, Korea, Australia, and Aotearoa/New Zealand. I slept in the shadow of a sugar beet factory, near the banks of the Ohio river in Louisville, in a room overlooking the Atlantic, and found magic under the Northern Lights in Fairbanks.

We’ve worked hard, very hard over the past year. An ALA President’s work involves usual, predicted duties, responding to new requests, and then, often, demonstrating work of potential interest to ALA members. What were our accomplishments?
· Two education forums, one focusing on doctoral students’ work and the other on service engagement of students in their master’s programs;
· A book contract for The Service Engagement, a monograph that Alex Hershey and I will soon be completing;
· The information architecture for a database of Capstone/fieldwork experiences;
· A Gathering of Readers online celebration of indigenous children’s reading and culture that took place during National Library Week;
· Web content highlighting selected library services for immigrants and those incarcerated;
· A workplace wellness website that will find its new home with the ALA-APA;
· Wellness document for library workers including a workplace wellness inventory, wellness passport, and a staying healthy at conference plan;
· A Wellness Fair featuring exhibitors, poster sessions, a celebrity chef, and Dance Dance Revolution;
· An Exercise Pavilion with classes on relaxation exercises, and seated yoga, Pilates, and hula;
· Delivery of over 30,000 SURVIVORSHIP Notebooks to public libraries from the Lance Armstrong Foundation;
· Discussions related to library camps for youth;
· Launching of a national oral history project, Capturing Our Stories, with a media rich digital library;
· Meeting effectiveness tip sheets and podcasts;
· Conference events including an Honor Dance, Presidential programs at the Midwinter Meeting and Annual Conference, and a Many Voices, Many Nations evening of indigenous readings and performance;
· Podcasts and bilingual tipsheets on meeting effectiveness;
· The first Presidential Citations for Gaming in Libraries;
· The First Presidential Citations on Innovation in International Librarianship;
· And collaborations with WGBH-Boston, Reading is Fundamental, the Indigenous Language Institute, and the Lance Armstrong Foundation.

Chi megwitch to my family and loved ones. An 18 year old boy, Owen Hunter, completed his senior high school year and is preparing for college at SUNY-Syracuse in the Environmental Sciences and Forestry program. Sara Albert and Alex Hershey, worked with me. Megwitch. Joe Sanchez: made sure that the education forums took place and he guided my avatar, Mukwa Dibou, to her place in Second Life. Arro Smith made sure that the oral history project began first steps toward a digital library. Siobhan Champ Blackwell and Henry Stokes and an emerging leaders cohort lead the way with the workplace wellness. Kit Pilgrim organized the Gathering of Readers event. Sharon Shaulmon generously shared her experience in leading a discussion about national library camp. Lisa Romero, Eli Mina, and Elias Tzoc designed, created, and produced the meeting effectiveness resource.

So many ALA staff members who have gone out of their way to provide support. You expect the head of governance to do this work, and JoAnne Kempf did. So many others freely offered their help—Keith Michael Fiels, Dale Lipshultz, John Chrastka, Jenny Levine, James Vertovic, Wendy Prellwitz, Jenifer Grady, Lorelle Swader, Beth Yoke, Diane Foote, Andy Bridges, Melanie Anderson, Leonard Kniffel, George Eberhart, Lois Ann Gregory Wood, Danielle Anderson, Cheryl Malden, Alicia Bastl, Michael Dowling, Daniel Kraus, Greg Calloway, Delin Guerra, Jonathan Kelly, Karen Obrien. Each day, the terrific public information office came to my rescue: Macey Morales and Jennifer Petersen, stretched me, comforted me, buoyed me up to meet the many media requests. I still can’t listen to my voice or watch videos, but you made me look better than I know I am.

It’s been a good year. Today marks day 371 of my term; I gained Leap Year Day and a few extra days due to conference schedule. Tomorrow afternoon I return to my good life—what can be better than serving as ALA President is teaching in an LIS program, enjoying time with family and loved ones, continuing work with WGBH-Boston, serving as chief editor for Greenwood’s “American Indian Experience,” attending basketball games, and returning to host parties every 6 weeks or so. I stand to serve ALA should I be needed.

And today, it’s a good day to turn over this challenging, rewarding, exciting role to the capable hands of your next ALA President, James Rettig.

2008-07-04T21:15:00.000-07:00

Hello, Council,

Here’s my -last brief update, listing selected activities over the past week. Thank you for the honor of serving as your President.
Cheers,
Loriene Roy, 2007-2008 ALA President

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I. Presentations
A. 25 June: “Greetings,” Spectrum Leadership Institute, Garden Grove, CA.
B. 26 June: “Professional Pathways to Celebrating Community, Collaboration, and Culture,” Diversity Leadership Institute 2008, “Fundamentals of Diversity,” Anaheim, California.
C. 26 June: “Librarian Offers Reading Tips for Gay Pride Month,” NPR: Tell Me More.
D. 26 June: “Greetings and Advice,” Incoming ALA Committee Chair Orientation.
E. 27 June: “Greetings,” International Relations Round Table Preconference.
F. 27 June: “Greetings,” Oral History Workshop (“Capturing Our Stories”)
G. 27 June: “Greetings,” Emerging Leaders.
H. 27 June: “Greetings,” Education Forum.
I. 27 June: “Greetings,” Literacy Committee.
J. 27 June: “Greetings,” International Relations Round Table Librarians Orientation
K. 27 June: “Greetings,” Many Voices, Many Nations
L. 27 June: “Greetings and Awarding of Presidential Citations for Innovation in Gaming,” Open Gaming Night.
M. 28 June: “Greetings,” NMRT Orientation.
N. 28 June: “Script Reading,” Exhibits Ribbon Cutting.
O. 28 June: “Greetings,” Council Orientation for New and Re-Elected Councilors.
P. 28 June: “Script Reading: Introduction,” Vernon Jordan, Jr., Auditorium Speaker
Q.28 June: “Greetings,” LAMA Mentoring Committee Kick-Off Event.
R. 28 June: “Summary of ALA Presidential Year,” Chapter Relations Committee.
S. 28 June: “Script Reading,” Opening General Session.
T. 29 June: “Greetings,” Pura Belpre Award Ceremony.
U. 29 June: Co-Presenter, ALA President’s Program (We Shall Remain segment)
V. 29 June: “Greetings,” Newbery-Caldecott Awards Banquet
W. 30 June: “Script Reading,” Jamie Lee Curtis and children in ALA Day Camp
X. 30 June: “Greetings,” American Indian Library Association Book Awards
Y. 30 June: “Greetings and Awarding Presidential Citations on Innovation in International Librarianship,” International Librarians Reception.
Z. 1 July: “Greetings,” Coretta Scott King Awards Breakfast.
A2. 1 July: “Script Reading,” ALA Awards Ceremony.
B2. 1 July: “Script Reading,” Inaugural Banquet.
C2. 1 July: “It Was A Good Year to Be ALA President,” James Rettig’s ALA Presidential Inaugural Banquet, Anaheim.

II Media Interviews
A. 25 June: Chicago Trib/LA Times (Topic: gaming and changes in libraries)
B. 25 June: Orange County Register (Topic: 2008 ALA Conference; State of America’s Libraries
C. 2 July: Independent Reporter (Topic: Summary of ALA Presidential experiences)

II. Writing

IV. Meetings, visit, calls:
A. 25 June: Dinner #1, Spectrum Leadership Institute, Garden Grove, CA.
B. 25 June: Dinner #2, Freedom to Read Foundation, Anaheim.
C. 26 June: Freedom to Read Foundation Board
D. 26 June: Planning Meeting for Traditional Knowledge Meeting
E. 26 June: ALA Executive Committee Meeting
F. 26 June: Leadership Meeting
G. 27 June: Breakfast, ALA Executive Board
H. 27 June: ALA Executive Board Meeting I (chaired)
I. 27 June: Lunch for ALA Division Presidents
J. 27 June: Emerging Leaders Poster Sessions.
K. 27 June: Reception for Library Champions/Major Funders/Past Presidents.
L. 27 June: ALA-APA 5th Anniversary Reception.
M. 27 June: Reception for AMBAC President, Ms. Hortensia Lobato-Reyes, AMBAC
N. 27 June: Reception for Dr. Camila Alire on her election to ALA President-Elect
O. 28 June: Prompt Book Review.
P. 28 June: Green Room with Vernon Jordan, Jr.
Q. 28 June: Lunch for ALA Division Presidents.
R. 28 June: Stop by: Committee on Education, ALA Exec Board Liaison Visit.
S. 28 June: Stop by AILA Program, “Digitizing Indian Country.”
T. 28 June: Rehearsal, Opening General Session.
U. 28 June: ALA Membership Meeting I (chaired)
V. 28 June: School of Information, The University of Texas at Austin Reception
W. 29 June: Division President’s Breakfast
X. 29 June: Exhibits: Membership Pavilion +
Y. 29 June: ALA/Council/Exec Board/Membership Info Session (chaired)
Z. 29 June: ALA-APA Info Session (chaired)
A2. 29 June: ALA Council I (chaired)
B2. 29 June: Affiliates Luncheon
C2. 29 June: Stop by: Exercise Pavilion
D2. 29 June: ALA President’s Program reception
E2. 29 June: APALA/Native Hawaiian Librarians reception
F2. 29 June: CALA dinner.
G2. 29 June: ASCLA/COSLA Reception.
H2. 30 June: Green Room to meet Dr. Brazelton
I2. 30 June: Dr. Brazelton’s program, Auditorium Speaker
J2. 30 June: Stop by: Advocacy Coordinating Group
K2. 30 June: Stop by: PR Assembly
L2. 30 June: Stop by: Recruitment Assembly
M2. 30 June: ALA-APA Council. (chaired)
N2. 30 June: ALA Membership II. (chaired)
O2. 30 June: ALA Executive Board II. (chaired)
P2. 30 June: Green room with Jamie Lee Curtis
Q2. 30 June: Stop by: LeRoy C. Merritt Humanitarian Fund reception
R2. 30 June: Stop by: Michael L. Printz Program and Reception
S2. 30 June: Jim Rettig Presidency Success Makers Reception
T2. 1 July: Green room: Coretta Scott King Awards Breakfast
U2. 1 July: Prompt Book Review.
V2. 1 July: Exhibits.
W2. 1 July: ALA Council II (chaired)
X2. 1 July: Virtual Library Day on the Hill
Y2. 2 July: Stop by: International Relations Committee Meeting II
Z2. 1 July: Rehearsal for Awards Ceremony
A3. 1 July: Post-Inaugural reception.
B3. 2 July: Prompt Book Review
C3. 2 July: ALA Council III. (chaired)
D3. 2 July: ALA Executive Board.
E3. 2 July: ALA-APA Board of Directors

V. For Fun
A. 26 June: Dinner with Dr. Alvin Schrader, Immediate Past President of
Canadian Library Association and friends
B. 27 June: WebJunction Reception
2 July: Dinner with selected ALA Exec Board members and friends
B.

VI. Continuing Service for ALA as ALA Immediate Past President

ALA Council, Member.
ALA Executive Board, Member.
ALA Executive Committee, Member.
ALA Executive Board Liaison: ALA Committee on Education
ALA Executive Board Liaison: ALA Committee on Accreditation
ALA Executive Board Liaison: ALA Committee on Literacy
ALA Executive Board Liaison: ALISE
ALA Executive Board Liaison: AILA
ALA Executive Board, Board Effectiveness Committee, Chair.
Round Table Coordinating Assembly, ALA Exec Board rep.
Association of American Publishers-ALA Joint Committee, Chair.
I Love My Librarian Award Jury, Chair.

2008-06-22T21:25:00.001-07:00

Hello, Council,

Here’s my second-to-last brief update, listing selected activities over the past week.

Cheers,

Loriene Roy, 2007-2008 ALA President

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I. Media Interviews

A. 17 June: Dallas area NPR (Topic: changes in library services)

II. Meetings, visit, calls:

A. 16 June: ALA Executive Committee monthly conference call

B. Special Library Association 2008 Conference, Seattle

1. 16 June: Exhibits

2. 16 June: Diversity Leadership Development Program Committee, Liaisons, & Inclusion Business Meeting

3. 17 June: Program: “All I Really Need to Know I Learned … in Library School”

4. 17 June: Program: “SLA Public Policy Update”

5. 17 June: Program: “Cultural Knowledge: Aspects of Global Information Location”

6. 18 June: Program: “The Green Consumer”

7. 18 June: Program: “American Cinema During World War II”

IV. Upcoming Travel

A. 24-25 June: Nevada Humanities Council event

B. 25 June – 3 July: 2008 ALA Annual Conference Anaheim

C. 4 July: Sleep

V. For Fun

A. 16 June: Dinner with WebJunction Principal Investigator, Seattle

B. 21 June: Concert: Jorge Caballero and The Axis Quintet

2008-06-15T07:01:00.000-07:00

Hello, Council,

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

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I. Presentations

A. “Greetings and Service,” Reception, Bozeman Public Library. (June 10, 2008)
B. “Congratulations Greetings,” Grand Opening & Dedication of the Library, Archives and Administration Center, Little Big Horn College, Crow Reservation, Montana. (June 11, 2008)
C. “A Year as ALA President,” Tribal College Librarians Professional Development Institute, Bozeman, MT. (June 13, 2008)

II Media Interviews
A. 13 June 2008: Orlando Sentinel (Topic: libraries using collection agencies)

III. Writing
“President’s Message: Circle of Wellness,” American Libraries June/July 2008 39 (6): 8.
Wrote last report to Council (Council Document/ALA Executive Board Document)

IV. Meetings, visit, calls:
A. 5 June: Visit to National American University, Austin Campus.
B. 9-13 June: Tribal College Librarians Professional Development Institute, Bozeman, MT presentations and events:
1. Introductions and Institutional Updates (9 June)
2. Lunch meeting with Hopa Mountain Storymakers director/staff (9 June)
3. Book giveaway, MSU Libraries (9 June)
4. Successful Grant Writing Tips from Successful Grant Writers (10 June)
5. American Indian Library Association (10 June)
6. Hopa Mountain Storymakers (10 June)
7. Burning Issues (10 June)
8. Bozeman Public Library reception for me (10 June). Thank you, BPL staff!
9. Day trip to grand opening of Little Big Horn College (LBHC), Crow Reservation (11 June)
10. Opening Prayer & dedication, LBHC (11 June)
11. Blessing of Facility, LBHC (11 June)
12. Feast and Clan Blessing, LBHC (11 June)
13. Honoring & Recognition of Individuals (11 June)
14. Tour of new library at LBHC (11 June)
15. Native Languages (12 June)
16. Immersion School, Fort Belknap College (12 June)
17. Integrating Library Services with the Social Web (12 June)
18. Intro to new MSU Libraries & TCLI websites ( 12 June)
19. Amazon Experiences and Movement into Antiquarian Book Market for Fundraising (12 June)
20. Tribal College & University Library Association Discussion (12 June)

IV. Upcoming Travel.

V. For Fun
A. 5 June: Dinner with former student and family.
B. 6 June: McCallum High School, Fine Arts Academy, Austin, Texas, graduation.
C. 7 June: McCallum High School Graduation. Owen Hunter, graduate, Music Degree, Classical Guitar Program, National Honor Society, graduate with honors. Congratulations, son.
D. 8 June: Grad Night lock-in, parent chaperone, karaoke room, 1 – 3 a.m.
E. 9 June: Dinner with tribal college librarians, Bozeman, Montana
F. 10 June: Dinner with tribal college librarians, Bozeman, Montana
G. 12 June: Catered lunch for my birthday, Bozeman, Montana. Thank you, Tribal College Librarians Professional Development Institute and MSU staff, Mary Ann Hansen and Jim Thull
H. 12 June: Pizza with tribal college librarians
I. 13 June: lunch with Mary Ann Hansen, MSU, and tribal college librarians

2008-06-05T13:50:00.001-07:00

Hello, Council,

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

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I. Presentations

A. 24 May: (Co-Presenter) “Word to Word: Literacy Work in Tribal Schools and Aboriginal Communities,” Canadian Library Association 2008 Conference, Vancouver, B.C.
B. 28 May: “Greeting of Thanks,” Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for New Children’s/Teen
Room, Seneca Nation Library, Cattaraugus Branch, Irving, New York
C. 28 May: “Greetings from ALA,” Recognition Dinner for Ethel (Peggy) Bray, Seneca Tribal Librarian, Seneca-Allegany Casino, Salamanca, New York

II Media Interviews
A. 29 May: Capital Times (follow-up interview). Topic: “Libraries in the Digital Age.”
B. 30 May: IMLS. Topic: National Conference on Tribal Libraries, Museums, and Archives.
C. 4 June: Baltimore newspaper. Topic: libraries today
D. 4 June: “At Issue,” Wisconsin Public Radio (1 hour live call-in program). Topic: libraries

III. Writing
A. 3 June 2008: Remarks for James Rettig’s inaugural banquet

IV. Meetings, visit, calls:

A. 20 May: Tour, The Gathering Place Community Center Library, Vancouver, B.C.
B. 21 May: Morning: Vancouver’s Majestic North Shore Tour: Tours of construction site for North Vancouver City Library and Lynn Valley Main Library
C. 21 May: Afternoon: Academic Excellence Tour: Irving K. Barber Learning Centre, UBC, and Langara College’s new LEED-certified library and classroom facility
D. 21 May: quick stop by School of Library, Archival and Information Studies, UBC
E. 21 May: Canadian Library Association Opening General Session, Vancouver, B.C.
F. 22 May: CLA Conference Opening Ceremonies; Keynote speaker (Rowland Lorimer)
G. 22 May: Program: What’s Facebook Got to do With It: Serving Readers in a Social Software Landscape
H. 22 May: Inside Talk: Freedom of Speech in the Library Workplace
I. 23 May: Poster Sessions
J. 23 May: Making the Connection: the Dewey Divas and Dudes
K. 23 May: Exhibits
L. 23 May: Reception: A Jazzy Night in Vancouver Town
M. 24 May: Program: Linking Users with Traditional Knowledge: Respectful Access, Meaningful Service
N. 24 May: CLA Closing Ceremonies
O. 24 May: CLA Annual General Meeting
P. 28 May: Tour: Seneca Nation Library, Allegany Branch, Salamanca, New York
Q. 28 May: meeting with archivist, Seneca Nation
R. 29 May: Northfield (Minnesota) Public Library
S. 30 May: Northfield (Minnesota) Historical Society
T. 2 June: discussion of ALA Opening General Session
U. 2 June: ALA Executive Committee monthly conference call
V. 3 June: lunch with Arro Smith, Director, “Capturing Our Stories,” oral history project

IV. Upcoming Travel.
A. 8-13 June: Tribal College Librarians Professional Development Institute, Bozeman, MT

V. For Fun

20 May: Dinner with Aboriginal Authors, The Gathering Place Community Center, Vancouver, B.C.
22 May: Dinner with CLA President, Archivist of Canada, and IFLA President
23 May: Blackwell’s Dinner with CLA Awards Recipients
24 May: Lunch with First Nations Libraries interest group, Vancouver
25 May: Party for graduating members of Austin Bella Corda, Austin, Texas
27 May: Dinner with Director, Seneca Nation Library
1 June: Owen Hunter’s baccalaureate. Congratulations, son!

2008-05-18T22:01:00.000-07:00

Hello, Council,

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

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I. Presentations
A. 12 May: “America’s Libraries: Expanding Collections, Services, and Facilities,” Smithsonian Libraries 40th Anniversary lecture.
B. 13 May: “Welcome,” National Library Legislative Day Attendees, Washington, DC
C. 13 May: “Books for Children and Families for Asian and Pacific American Heritage Month,” Michel Martin’s “Tell Me More,” NPR, Washington, DC.
D. “Greetings from ALA,” Center for the Book Reception, Washington, DC.
E. “Libraries and the DTV Transition,” Morning Newsmaker, National Press Club, Washington, D.C.
F. 16 May: “Commencement Address,” University of Arizona, School of Library and Information Resources.

II Media Interviews

14 May: Cincinnati Magazine (topic: changing reference service models)
14 May: Oregonian Newspaper (new public library funding model; by email)
13 and 16 May: AP (funding for public library collections; weeding)
18 May: podcast taping on presidential year (Michael R. Wood)

III. Writing
A. 18 May: Greetings to attendees, Timberline Acquisitions Institute
B. "NIEA Leader: Ask the Librarian," The National Indian Education
Association News 39 (3) (Spring 2008): 54-55. [biographical piece]

IV. Meetings and visits:
A. 12 May: brief meeting with Smithsonian Libraries staff
B. 13 May: Meeting with Ford Bell, President & CEO, American Association of Museums
C. 13 May: Meeting at Library of Congress
D. 14 May: Meeting with International City/County Management Association
E. 14 May: Meeting with National League of Cities
F. 14 May: Legislative Day Reception
G. 15 May: Lunch with several Knowledge River Students, U of A, SIRLS
H. 15 May: Dinner with Director, U of A, SIRLS
I. 16 May: The University of Arizona. Native American Student Affairs. Graduation Convocation
J. 16 May: Lunch with Knowledge River Student and Arizona State Museum staff member
K. 16 May: Tour of Pottery Vault exhibit, Arizona State Museum, Tucson

IV. Upcoming Travel.
A. 20-25 May: Canada Library Association, Vancouver, BC
B. 27-29 May: Grand opening of Seneca Nation Branch Library, Salamanca, NY

V. For Fun

A. 12 May: Dinner with staff from the National Museum of the American Indian
B. 16 May 2008: Bonnie Raitt concert
B. 18 May 2008: McCallum (High School) Fine Arts Academy, Classical Guitar
Program, Spring Concert 2008, Austin, Texas

2008-05-12T21:59:00.000-07:00

Hello, Council,

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

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I. Presentations
A. 5 May 2008: “Organizational Change,” Keynote, ARLIS/NA Annual Conference, Denver, CO
B. 6 May 2008: “Greetings from ALA,” Reception/Dinner, 2008 Biennial Conference of Librarians Serving the Blind and Physically Handicapped, LBJ Presidential Library, Austin, Texas

II Media Interviews
A. 6 May 2008: brief communication with Library Journal about outsourcing public library administration
B. 7 May 2008: Orlando (Florida) Sentinel. (Topic: the recent economy and library use)
C. 8 May 2008: Hartford, CT NPR Affiliate (Topic: State of America’s Libraries report; Change in libraries)

III. Writing
A. 7 May: approved/edited letter to chapters about virtual library legislative day
B. 7 May: approved letter about National Security Letters

IV. Meetings and visits:
4 May 2008: ARLIS/NA reception at the Denver Art Museum
6 May 2008: RIF/Scholastic Luncheon, RIF State Coordinators, International Reading Association, Atlanta, Georgia
8 May 2008: oral examinations for iSchool PhD student
9 May 2008: meeting of LIS education information sharing group, including the Chair of the Committee on Education, Chair of the Committee on Accreditation, ALA Staff Liaison, and President of ASIS&T.

IV. Upcoming Travel.
A. 12 May: 40th Anniversary, Smithsonian Libraries, Washington, DC
B. 13-15 May: National Library Legislative Day
C. 16 May: Commencement Speaker, University of Arizona, SIRLS

V. For Fun
A. 6 May 2008: Tour of exhibits, LBJ Presidential Library, Austin, Texas
B. 8 May 2008: Dinner with visiting LIS education information sharing group

2008-05-04T10:21:00.001-07:00

Hello, Council,

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

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I. Presentations
A. 30 April 2008: Greetings from ALA, Awards Reception, New Jersey Library Association (NJLA) Conference, Ocean Branch, NJ
B. 30 April 2008: Podcast, NJLA Podcasting Station, Ocean Branch, NJ
C. 30 April 2008: ALA Chapter Councilor Report, NJLA Business Meeting
D. 1 May 2008: “Keynote: Leadership in a Changing Profession,” NJLA Conference,
Ocean Branch, NJ
E. 1 May 2008: Co-Presenter (program) “Library Services to At-Risk Teens,” NJLA
Conference, Ocean Branch, NJ
F. 3 May 2008: Brief greeting to Advisory Board, School of Information, The University of Texas at Austin

II Media Interviews
28 April: AP (Topic: pros and cons of Audiobooks
29 April: Daily American Newspaper (Topic: State of America’s Library’s report)

III. Writing
Wrote last president’s message for American Libraries
B. Wrote feature for the American Indian Libraries Newsletter on events scheduled at the 2008 ALA Annual Conference
C. Wrote feature for the American Indian Libraries Newsletter on the national library initiative for “We Shall Remain,” an American Experience series that will air on PBS in April 2009.
D. Reviewed library programming kit for “We Shall Remain.”
E. Wrote letter celebrating the fifth anniversary of the ALA-APA.
F. Reviewed documents for “Capturing Our Stories,” national oral history project.
G. Wrote greetings for the 7th Knowledge River Cohort, University of Arizona, SIRLS
H. Prepared recommendation letter for applicant for YALSA’s Youth Literature Symposium
I. Wrote wellness journey for the Join the Circle of Wellness@Your Library, linked from http://www.ala-apa.org.

IV. Meetings and visits:
28 April: Meeting with local national oral history project group
30 April: Brief conversation with Bill Barnes (Unshelved)

B. 2 May: Dr. Janine Golden, “on Mentoring,” for “Stepping Up: Library Leaders for the 21st Century” management seminar
C. 2 May: Meeting with Arro Smith, Director, “Capturing Our Stories,” national oral history project for retiring/retired librarians

IV. Upcoming Travel.
A. 4-5 May: ARLIS/NA, Denver.
B. 5-6 May: International Reading Association
C. 12 May: 40th Anniversary, Smithsonian Libraries, Washington, DC
D. 13-15 May: National Library Legislative Day
E. 16 May: Commencement Speaker, University of Arizona, SIRLS

V. For Fun
A. 30 April 2008: Film, “Jim in Bold,” sponsored by YA/LGBTI, NJLA.
B. 30 April 2008: Emerging Leaders Reunion and Beach Bonfire, NJLA.
C. 3 May 2008: Austin Bella Corda CD Release Party, Flipnotics, Austin, Texas

2008-04-28T21:56:00.001-07:00

Hello, Council,

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

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I. Presentations
A. 22 April: “Greetings from ALA,” Oklahoma Library Association 101st Annual Conference (Tulsa), Opening General Session.
B. 22 April: “ALA Forum,” Oklahoma Library Association 101st Annual Conference (Tulsa).
C. 26 April: “Keynote,” Alberta Library Conference 2008, Jasper Park Lodge, Alberta, Canada.

II Media Interviews
D. 23 April: Kansas City Star. (Topic: state of public libraries—technology, architecture, services)
E. 23 April: Columbia News Service (Topic: Web reference services vs. library based reference service)
F. 23 April: Columbia News Service (Topic: library collections/circulation vs. subscription book delivery services

IV. Meetings and visits:
A. 23 April: Exhibits, Oklahoma Library Association 101st Annual Conference (Tulsa).
B. 23 April: “Advocacy: The Key to ‘Library Heaven’ Luncheon,” Oklahoma Library Association 101st Annual Conference (Tulsa).
C. 24 April: Exhibit Hall Open, Alberta Library Conference 2008, Jasper Park Lodge, Alberta, Canada.
D. 24 April: Opening Reception, Alberta Library Conference 2008, Jasper Park Lodge, Alberta, Canada.
E. 25 April: Keynote (John Wood), Alberta Library Conference 2008, Jasper Park Lodge, Alberta, Canada.
F. 25 April: Program: “Reaching Out: Stepping Into the Future,” Alberta Library Conference 2008, Jasper Park Lodge, Alberta, Canada.
G. 25 April: Program: “Designing the Future: Architecture and the Changing Role of Libraries,” Alberta Library Conference 2008, Jasper Park Lodge, Alberta, Canada.
H. 25 April: LAA Annual General Meeting, Alberta Library Conference 2008, Jasper Park Lodge, Alberta, Canada.
I. 26 April: Program: “Canadiana.org: Past, Present and Future,” Alberta Library Conference 2008, Jasper Park Lodge, Alberta, Canada.

IV. Upcoming Travel.
A. 29 April – 1 May: New Jersey Library Association, Ocean Place Resort, Long Branch.
B. 4-5 May: ARLIS/NA, Denver.
C. 5-6 May: International Reading Association

V. For Fun
A. 25 April: Regional Library Systems Reception, Alberta Library Conference 2008, Jasper Park Lodge, Alberta, Canada.
B. 25 April: IPALLOSH 30th Anniversary gathering, Alberta Library Conference 2008, Jasper Park Lodge, Alberta, Canada.
C. 26 April: University of Alberta Library and the Edmonton Public Library Board Reception, Alberta Library Conference 2008, Jasper Park Lodge, Alberta, Canada.
D. 26 April: Walk around

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

2008-04-20T21:56:00.001-07:00

Hello, Council,

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

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I. Presentations
A. 15 April: Federation of North Texas Universities workshop on leadership, Dallas
B. 16 April: National Endowment for the Humanities “Picturing America” launch, Dallas
C. 17 April: Greetings to attendees, Texas Library Association, General Session II, Dallas
D. 17 April: Greetings to Alumni, School of Information, The University of Texas at Austin, TLA reception

II Media Interviews
14 April: WACA, DC [live; in Spanish]. Topic: National Library Week
14 April: WJTH, Georgia [live]. Topic: National Library Week
14 April: WKTA-AM [live; in Spanish]. Topic: National Library Week
15 April: Detroit WHPR-FM. Topic: National Library Week
15 April: WMLB-AMA (Atlanta). Topic: National Library Week
16 April: Minneapolis Star Tribune. Topic: circulation of media
17 April: Radio Disney. Topic: National Library Week
17 April: WABR-FM. Topic: National Library Week
18 April: WCBC DC. Topic: National Library Week

III. Publications
Wrote greeting for 2008 ALA Annual conference booklet

IV. Meetings and visits:
14 April: Annual Review, iSchool PhD student, Antony Cherian
15 April: ‘Leadership Comes in a Variety of Shapes Forms and Fashions: Leadership 101: Developing Leadership Skills,” UNT and TWU LIS schools
1. Leadership in Professional Organizations (Rebecca Vargha)
2. Being Public Administrator and Leader (Patrick Heath)
3. All the Places you Go: Learning Leadership (Alberta Mayberry)
4. Learning How to be Leader: TLA Tall Texan Leadership Institute( Ted Wanner)
5. Lessons learned at the TALL Texans Leadership Institute (Cecilia Barham)
Texas Library Association Annual Conference, Dallas
Attended at least a portion of the following events.
1. 15 April: All-Conference Welcome Party, Nasher Sculpture Garden
2. 15 April: Storytelling Swap and Showcase
3. 16 April: General Session I (Dave Berry and Ridley Pearson)
4. 16 April: Program: Working with Teens on the Edge
5. 16 April: Program: African American Males Read Their Way to Success
6. 16 April: Program: Digital Natives and Intellectual Property
7. 16 April: Program: Getting the Most Out of TLA
8. 16 April: Opening Author Session.
9. 16 April: 3rd Annual Book Cart Drill Team State Competition
10. 16-17 April: Exhibits
11. 17 April: Program: Recruiting Professionals: Strange New Librarians and Canada, Too
12. 17 April: Program: Top10 Reasons to Have a Wellness Program
13. 17 April: General Session II with Transforming Libraries Panel
(Stephen Abram, Joe Janes, Karen Schneider, Roy Tennant)
14. 17 April: UT-Austin School of Information Reception
19 April: brief stop at Old Quarry Branch, Austin Public Library
20 April: meeting with Bennie Klain (Navajo), filmmaker, and Shirley K. Sneve, Executive Director, Native American Public Telecommunications (NAPT)

IV. Upcoming Travel.
A. 21-22 April: Oklahoma Library Association
B. 24-27 April: Alberta Library Association, Jasper Park Lodge
C. 29 April – 1 May: New Jersey Library Association, Long Branch, NJ

V. For Fun
A. 15 April: TLA All Conference Welcome Party, Dallas
B. 16 April: Dinner honoring Dr. Bruce Cole, Chairman, NEH
C. 17 April: UT-Austin iSchool Reception, Dallas
E. 17 April: Doo-Wop Sock Hop, TLA, Dallas
F. 18 April: dinner with former student
G. 19 April: Austin Bella Corda performance as part of Guitars Galore Festival
G. 19 April: Annual Crawfish Boil/celebration, Austin, Texas, celebrating the birthday of Neely, designer of my campaign brochure and 2007 holiday greeting card

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

2008-04-14T12:51:00.000-07:00

National Library Week and "A Gathering of Readers" is here!

We would like to remind librarians and their patrons to visit the"Gathering of Readers" Web site this week at www.ischool.utexas.edu/~gathread to view this unique online event.

Some thirty schools that serve Native children around the world are participating. Students at participating sites received incentives, including LIVESTRONG wristbands from the Lance Armstrong Foundation.

We have information on our participating schools, activities for kids and teens, information on indigenous authors, and information on how schools promote reading and culture. Students at participating schools are invited to submit drawings for possible publication in the "Rabbit and Bear Paws" comic strip.

This is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate indigenous children's culture and reading! Please visit us at: www.ischool.utexas.edu/~gathread.

Megwitch, Thank you,
Loriene Roy
Anishinabe. Enrolled: White Earth Reservation. Member: MinnesotaChippewa Tribe
2007-2008 President, American Library Association

Kit Pilgrim"A Gathering of Readers", Project Coordinator

2008-04-14T08:29:00.000-07:00

Hello, Council,

Just a quick update on one of our projects.

Henry Stokes, one of my former students, has just sent the URL for the revised "Workplace Wellness" website that we are rolling out forthe 2008 National Library Workers Day. The site is called "Join the Circle of Wellness@Your Library":

http://www.ischool.utexas.edu/~loriene/wellness/

"For us, wellness includes all aspects of a persons life: physical, social, environmental, emotional, intellectual, spiritual, andoccupational.
On this site, you can read inspiring stories of your library colleagues' journeys towards wellness, find out about workplace wellness inthe news, and discover helpful tools and resources to aid you on your own journey. Coming soon: information about Workplace Wellnessactivities at ALA Annual, as well as a way to share your own journey."

Henry was assisted by an Emerging Leaders Cohort and advice from a Workplace Wellness Taskforce, chaired by Siobhan Champ-Blackwell.

Cheers,

Loriene Roy

2008-04-14T08:27:00.001-07:00

Hello, Council,

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

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I. Presentations
A. 10 April: Keynote Address at the New Mexico Library Association Annual Conference. Title: “Service to ALA Bringing Opportunity, Messaging, and an Indigenous Voice.”
B. 11 April: Videotaping: greeting for membership pavilion for ALA Annual Conference and for Opening General Session at the 2008 ALA Annual Conference.
C. 11 April: MC’d Annual ALA Staff Awards, ALA Headquarters, Chicago.
D. 13 April: “Opening of National Library Week,” Information Island, Second Life.

II Media Interviews
A. 8 April: LA Times. Topic: Gaming in Libraries
B. 9 April: WSDO-FM. Topic: National Library Week
C. 9 April: WCHE-AM, West Chester PA. (live radio interview). Topic: National Library Week
D. 10 April: WCON-FM. Topic: National Library Week
E. 10 April: Provo Daily News. Topic: National Library Week
F. 10 April: WGUN. Topic: National Library Week
G. 11 April: AP. Topic: National Library Week

III. Media Placements: (see attached at end of message)

IV. Meetings and visits:
8 April: Meeting with staff of the Ysleta del Sur Library/Education Center, El Paso, Texas.
9 April: Opening Reception, New Mexico Library Association Annual Conference.
11 April: ALA Executive Committee, ALA Headquarters, Chicago.
11 April: ALA Executive Board Spring 2008 Board Meeting Session I, ALA Headquarters, Chicago
11 April: ALA Executive Board Executive Session, ALA Headquarters, Chicago.
11 April: ALA Board Effectiveness Session, ALA Headquarters, Chicago.
12 April: ALA Executive Board Spring 2008 Board Meeting Session II, ALA Headquarters, Chicago
13 April: ALA Executive Board Spring 2008 Board Meeting Session III, ALA Headquarters, Chicago.
13 April: Viewed The Keiskamma Altarpiece, St. James Cathedral, Wabash at Huron, Chicago.

IV. Upcoming Travel.
A. 15-18 April: Texas Library Association, Dallas
B. 21-22 April: Oklahoma Library Association, Tulsa
C. 24-27 April: Alberta Library Association, Jasper Park Lodge
D. 29 April-1 May: New Jersey Library Association

V. For Fun
A.8 April: Lunch with former Literacy Tutor, Ysleta del Sur Library/Education Center, El Paso.
B. 11 April: Dinner with ALA Executive Board and ALA Staff
C. 12 April: Dinner with ALA Executive Board

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

Appendix: Recent Media Placements
A. INTERNET
1. Press Enterprise. Topic: Video Games in Libraries: http://www.pe.com/localnews/inland/stories/PE_News_Local_D_guitar24.3135e50.html
2. Tewksbury Advocate/Chloe Gotsis. Topic: Library Privatization:
http://www.wickedlocal.com/tewksbury/fun/entertainment/books/x1279460301
3. Erie Times-News. Topic: Libraries and changes they have made in the past decade: http://www.goerie.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080322/NEWS02/803220395/-1/NEWS
4. Newsweek. Topic: Libraries are changing and dynamic places: http://www.newsweek.com/id/128563
B. Other Loriene Roy mentions:
Smaller libraries provide most foreign-language servicesLibrary Journal, NY - Mar 28, 2008ALA President Loriene Roy said there are 21 million US residents who have limited or no ability to speak English, and that public libraries have a ...

Spanish is the No.1 Non-English Language Used in Public LibrariesSchool Library Journal - Mar 27, 2008"Libraries are places for education, self-help, and lifelong learning," says ALA President Loriene Roy. "The findings presented in this study can provide a ...

Libraries Are Getting in the GameWRAL.com, NC - 22 hours agoLoriene Roy, president of the American Library Association, said that expanding a format such as gaming is yet another example of how libraries are reaching ...

POPLINE
Health Site Blocked 'Abortion' SearchesThe Associated Press - Apr 5, 2008Loriene Roy, president of the American Library Association, applauded Klag's action, saying the restriction denied "researchers, students and individuals on ...

Web Site Restores "Abortion" Search TermWIBW, KS - Apr 7, 2008Loriene Roy, president of the American Library Association, applauded Klag's action, saying the restriction denied "researchers, students and individuals on ...

School restores 'abortion' as allowable search termCTV.ca, Canada - Apr 6, 2008Loriene Roy, president of the American Library Association, applauded Klag's action, saying the restriction denied "researchers, students and individuals on ...

Web Site Removes, Reinstates 'Abortion' Search TermFOXNews - Apr 6, 2008Loriene Roy, president of the American Library Association, applauded Klag's action, saying the restriction denied "researchers, students and individuals on ...

‘Abortion’ Search Restored on Popular POPLINE Web SiteeFluxMedia - Apr 6, 2008President of the American Library Association, Loriene Roy welcomed Klag’s position in the first place, saying the restriction denied “researchers, ...

Johns Hopkins site restores 'abortion' as search termCanoe.ca, Canada - Apr 6, 2008Loriene Roy, president of the American Library Association, applauded Klag's action, saying the restriction denied "researchers, students and individuals on ...

Health site blocked 'abortion' searchesBradenton Herald, United States - Apr 6, 2008Loriene Roy, president of the American Library Association, applauded Klag's action, saying the restriction denied "researchers, students and individuals on ...

Johns Hopkins lets 'abortion' be search termOrlando Sentinel, FL - Apr 6, 2008Loriene Roy, president of the American Library Association, applauded Klag's action, saying the restriction denied "researchers, students and individuals on ...

'Abortion' no longer dirty word on websiteCanoe.ca, Canada - Apr 5, 2008Loriene Roy, president of the American Library Association, applauded Klag's action, saying the restriction denied "researchers, students and individuals on ...

Web site restores ‘abortion’ as search termMSNBC - Apr 5, 2008Loriene Roy, president of the American Library Association, applauded Klag's action, saying the restriction denied "researchers, students and individuals on ...

Health site blocked 'abortion' searchesMiamiHerald.com, FL - Apr 5, 2008Loriene Roy, president of the American Library Association, applauded Klag's action, saying the restriction denied "researchers, students and individuals on ...

Johns Hopkins health Web site restores 'abortion' as allowable ...San Diego Union Tribune, United States - Apr 5, 2008Loriene Roy, president of the American Library Association, applauded Klag's action, saying the restriction denied “researchers, students and individuals on ...

Johns Hopkins health Web site restores 'abortion' as allowable ...Deseret News, UT - Apr 5, 2008Loriene Roy, president of the American Library Association, applauded Klag's action, saying the restriction denied "researchers, students and individuals on ...

Health site blocked 'abortion' searchesKentucky.com, KY - Apr 5, 2008Loriene Roy, president of the American Library Association, applauded Klag's action, saying the restriction denied "researchers, students and individuals on ...

Johns Hopkins health Web site restores 'abortion' as allowable ...Charleston Gazette, WV - Apr 5, 2008Loriene Roy, president of the American Library Association, applauded Klag's action, saying the restriction denied "researchers, students and individuals on ...

Johns Hopkins health Web site restores 'abortion' as allowable ...Daily Mail - Charleston, WV - Apr 5, 2008Loriene Roy, president of the American Library Association, applauded Klag's action, saying the restriction denied "researchers, students and individuals on ...

Health Site Blocked ’Abortion’ SearchesWNYT, NY - Apr 5, 2008Loriene Roy, president of the American Library Association, applauded Klag’s action, saying the restriction denied "researchers, students and individuals on ...

Health Site Blocked ’Abortion’ SearchesNews 10NBC, NY - Apr 5, 2008Loriene Roy, president of the American Library Association, applauded Klag’s action, saying the restriction denied "researchers, students and individuals on ...

Health Site Blocked ’Abortion’ SearchesKOB.com, NM - Apr 5, 2008Loriene Roy, president of the American Library Association, applauded Klag’s action, saying the restriction denied "researchers, students and individuals on ...

Health site blocked 'abortion' searchesBelleville News Democrat, USA - Apr 5, 2008Loriene Roy, president of the American Library Association, applauded Klag's action, saying the restriction denied "researchers, students and individuals on ...

Health site blocked 'abortion' searchesModesto Bee, CA - Apr 5, 2008Loriene Roy, president of the American Library Association, applauded Klag's action, saying the restriction denied "researchers, students and individuals on ...

Health site blocked 'abortion' searchesFort Worth Star Telegram, TX - Apr 5, 2008Loriene Roy, president of the American Library Association, applauded Klag's action, saying the restriction denied "researchers, students and individuals on ...

Health Site Blocked 'Abortion' SearchesFOXNews - Apr 5, 2008Loriene Roy, president of the American Library Association, applauded Klag's action, saying the restriction denied "researchers, students and individuals on ...

Health Site Blocked 'Abortion' SearchesTimes Daily (subscription), AL - Apr 5, 2008Loriene Roy, president of the American Library Association, applauded Klag's action, saying the restriction denied "researchers, students and individuals on ...

Health site blocked 'abortion' searchesRock Hill Herald, SC - Apr 5, 2008Loriene Roy, president of the American Library Association, applauded Klag's action, saying the restriction denied "researchers, students and individuals on ...

Health site blocked 'abortion' searchesThe Olympian, WA - Apr 5, 2008Loriene Roy, president of the American Library Association, applauded Klag's action, saying the restriction denied "researchers, students and individuals on ...

Health site blocked 'abortion' searchesNews & Observer, NC - Apr 5, 2008Loriene Roy, president of the American Library Association, applauded Klag's action, saying the restriction denied "researchers, students and individuals on ...

Health site blocked 'abortion' searchesBellingham Herald, WA - Apr 5, 2008Loriene Roy, president of the American Library Association, applauded Klag's action, saying the restriction denied "researchers, students and individuals on ...

Health site blocked 'abortion' searchesBiloxi Sun Herald, USA - Apr 5, 2008Loriene Roy, president of the American Library Association, applauded Klag's action, saying the restriction denied "researchers, students and individuals on ...

Health site blocked 'abortion' searchesMLive.com, MI - Apr 5, 2008Loriene Roy, president of the American Library Association, applauded Klag's action, saying the restriction denied "researchers, students and individuals on ...

Health site blocked 'abortion' searchesCharlotte Observer, NC - Apr 5, 2008Loriene Roy, president of the American Library Association, applauded Klag's action, saying the restriction denied "researchers, students and individuals on ...

Health Site Blocked 'Abortion' SearchesBaltimore Examiner, MD - Apr 5, 2008Loriene Roy, president of the American Library Association, applauded Klag's action, saying the restriction denied "researchers, students and individuals on ...

Health Site Blocked 'Abortion' SearchesTown Hall, DC - Apr 5, 2008Loriene Roy, president of the American Library Association, applauded Klag's action, saying the restriction denied "researchers, students and individuals on ...

Web Site Restores "Abortion" Search TermCBS News, NY - Apr 5, 2008Loriene Roy, president of the American Library Association, applauded Klag's action, saying the restriction denied "researchers, students and individuals on ...

Health Site Blocked 'Abortion' SearchesTuscaloosa News (subscription), AL - Apr 5, 2008Loriene Roy, president of the American Library Association, applauded Klag's action, saying the restriction denied "researchers, students and individuals on ...

Health site blocked 'abortion' searchesCentre Daily Times, PA - Apr 5, 2008Loriene Roy, president of the American Library Association, applauded Klag's action, saying the restriction denied "researchers, students and individuals on ...

Health Site Blocked 'Abortion' SearchesGuardian, UK - Apr 5, 2008Loriene Roy, president of the American Library Association, applauded Klag's action, saying the restriction denied ``researchers, students and individuals ...

Health site blocked 'abortion' searchesMid Columbia Tri City Herald, WA - Apr 5, 2008Loriene Roy, president of the American Library Association, applauded Klag's action, saying the restriction denied "researchers, students and individuals on ...

Health site blocked 'abortion' searchesColumbus Ledger-Enquirer, GA - Apr 5, 2008Loriene Roy, president of the American Library Association, applauded Klag's action, saying the restriction denied "researchers, students and individuals on ...

Health site blocked 'abortion' searchesSan Luis Obispo Tribune, CA - Apr 5, 2008Loriene Roy, president of the American Library Association, applauded Klag's action, saying the restriction denied "researchers, students and individuals on ...

Health Site Blocked 'Abortion' SearchesWashington Post, United States - Apr 5, 2008Loriene Roy, president of the American Library Association, applauded Klag's action, saying the restriction denied "researchers, students and individuals on ...

Health site blocked 'abortion' searchesTheNewsTribune.com, WA - Apr 5, 2008Loriene Roy, president of the American Library Association, applauded Klag's action, saying the restriction denied "researchers, students and individuals on ...

Health site blocked 'abortion' searchesKansas City Star, MO - Apr 5, 2008Loriene Roy, president of the American Library Association, applauded Klag's action, saying the restriction denied "researchers, students and individuals on ...

Health Site Blocked 'Abortion' SearchesForbes, NY - Apr 5, 2008Loriene Roy, president of the American Library Association, applauded Klag's action, saying the restriction denied "researchers, students and individuals on ...

Health site blocked 'abortion' searchesMacon Telegraph, GA - Apr 5, 2008Loriene Roy, president of the American Library Association, applauded Klag's action, saying the restriction denied "researchers, students and individuals on ...

Health Site Blocked 'Abortion' SearchesSan Francisco Chronicle, USA - Apr 5, 2008Loriene Roy, president of the American Library Association, applauded Klag's action, saying the restriction denied "researchers, students and individuals on ...

Johns Hopkins health Web site restores 'abortion' as allowable ...Minneapolis Star Tribune (subscription), MN - Apr 5, 2008Loriene Roy, president of the American Library Association, applauded Klag's action, saying the restriction denied "researchers, students and individuals on ...

Health Site Blocked 'Abortion' SearchesPhiladelphia Inquirer, PA - Apr 5, 2008Loriene Roy, president of the American Library Association, applauded Klag's action, saying the restriction denied "researchers, students and individuals on ...

Health site blocked 'abortion' searchesHouston Chronicle, United States - Apr 5, 2008Loriene Roy, president of the American Library Association, applauded Klag's action, saying the restriction denied "researchers, students and individuals on ...

Health Site Blocked 'Abortion' SearchesKTAR.com, AZ - Apr 5, 2008Loriene Roy, president of the American Library Association, applauded Klag's action, saying the restriction denied "researchers, students and individuals on ...

Health site blocked 'abortion' searchesSeattle Post Intelligencer - Apr 5, 2008Loriene Roy, president of the American Library Association, applauded Klag's action, saying the restriction denied "researchers, students and individuals on ...

Health Site Blocked 'Abortion' SearchesWorcester Telegram, MA - Apr 5, 2008Loriene Roy, president of the American Library Association, applauded Klag's action, saying the restriction denied "researchers, students and individuals on ...

Hopkins health site restores 'abortion' as search termBaltimore Examiner, MD - Apr 5, 2008Loriene Roy, president of the American Library Association, applauded Klag's action, saying the restriction denied "researchers, students and individuals on ...

Hopkins restores access to health siteBaltimore Sun, United States - Apr 5, 2008Loriene Roy, president of the American Library Association, applauded Klag's quick action yesterday. But she said she was "dismayed" that the restriction ...

EDITORIAL: Censorship Alert at Johns HopkinsLibrary Journal, NY - 21 hours agoThat may not be enough, however, as Loriene Roy, president of the American Library Association, noted. Any way you look at it, the USAID policy "is ...

2008-04-14T08:27:00.000-07:00

2008-04-07T17:36:00.000-07:00

Hello, Council,
Here's just a brief update on selected activities over the past several weeks.
Cheers,
Loriene Roy
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
I. Presentations

A. 25 March: Co-presenter, PLA Preconference, Cultural Programming for Libraries: Linking Libraries, Communities, and Culture," workingwith indigenous communities, Minneapolis.

B. 25 March: Small group discussion moderator, PLA Preconference, Cultural Programming for Libraries: Linking Libraries, Communities, andCulture," Minneapolis.

C. 26 March: Press Conference, national study on library services for non-English speaking communities, Hennepin County Public Library,Minneapolis.

D. 28 March: Co-presenter, "`We Shall Remain,' Public Libraries Team Up with PBS to Explore a Native History of America," Minneapolis.

E. 29 March: Greetings to PLA members at Closing Session featuring Paula Poundstone, Minneapolis.

F. 31 March: Co-presenter, General Session, National Conference on Family Literacy, Louisville.

G. 2 April: Webcast taping for WETA Learning Media, Reading Rockets (summer reading programs), Arlington, VA.

II Media Interviews

A. "Librarian Picks Books for Women's History Month," NPR: Tell Me More. (March 24, 2008). Available athttp://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=88951694. Accessed on 3 April 2008.

B. 24 March: Inside Arm (topic: fines and collection agencies)

C. 31 March: WWFS-FM (NY, NY). (Topic: National Library Week (NLW))

D. 31 March: Reporter (Concord, MA) (Topic: Privatization)

E. 1 April: Chattanooga Times Free Press (changes in public library buildings and services)

F. 1 April: La Opinion Newspaper (Topic: library services for non-English speakers)

G. 3 April: WFCC-FM (Hyannis, Cape Cod, MA). (Topic: NLW)

H. 4 April. KDFT-AM (Dallas). (Topic: (NLW (in Spanish))

I. 5 April. WBMX-FM (Boston). (Topic: NLW)

J. 7 April. KDJS-AM (Minneapolis) (Topic: NLW)

Publications

A. Reviewed May "President's Message" for American Libraries

B. Collaborated on the review of galley proofs for a chapter in the International Handbook of Education

C. "President's Message: Circle of Knowledge," American Libraries 39 (4) (April 2008): 6.

D. Prepared President's quarterly report for ALA Executive Board.

E. Meetings and visits:

1. 24 March: Meeting with Alex Hershey, editing book chapters for "The Service Connection."

PLA, 12th National Conference, Minneapolis

2. 25 March: meeting with Heid Erdrich and Louise Erdrich at Birchbark Books.

3. 26 March: Opening General Session featuring John Wood

4. 26 March: Exhibits Grand Opening Reception

5. 26 March: dinner meeting with Pat Mora, Minneapolis

6. 27 March: Authors Readers Theatre (with Avi, Pam Munoz Ryan, Sarah Weeks, and Brian Selznick)

7. 27 March: Children's Author Luncheon featuring Pat Mora and Raul Colon

8. 27 March: "In this Age of the Internet, Who Uses the Public Library? Who Doesn't? and Why?" PLA Program.

9. 27 March: exhibits and helping to staff ALA booth

10. 28 March: Adult Author Luncheon with Louise Erdrich

11. 28 March: The Need to Lead." PLA Program.

12. 29 March: "From Hype to Help: Making a Difference with New Technologies." PLA Program.

13. 29 March: Closing session featuring Paula Poundstone

14. 31 March: Monthly conference call with ALA Executive Committee

15. 31 March: National Conference on Family Literacy, exhibits, Louisville.

16. 1 April: General Session Brunch (Speakers include Gary Knell, President/CEO, sesameworkshop; Grover, Sesame Street)

17. 3 April. Conference call: developing the library programming kit for the PBS "American Experience" series, "We Shall Remain."

18. 3 April: 5 advising sessions with iSchool students on course advising for summer and fall 2008.

19. 4 April. Visit to Tohono O'odham Tribal College Library. Thank you Elaine Cubbins!

20. 4 April: Stopped by the Tohono O'odham U'Uiwi Ha-Hemapad, Tohono O'odham Women's Gathering, near Sells, Arizona

21. 4 April: Toured the Tohono O'Odham Nation Cultural Center & Museum

22. 4 April: Toured the Himdag Ki: Library/Archives at the Tohono O'odham Nation Cultural Center & Museum

23. 6 April: Yuman Reunion: meeting of former staff of Yuma's Century House Museum and Territorial Prison Museum, Tucson, Arizona. Thank you, Beth! "Ride to Read" and safe travels, History Hogs.

24. 7 April: Maria Gonzalez, iSchool PhD Student Dissertation Defense, "'Crises' in Scholarly Communications:Insights from Forty-Years ofthe Journal of Library History, 1966 - 2005."

25. 7 April: Meeting with iSchool PhD student, Arro Smith about national oral history project.

IV. Upcoming Travel.

A. 8-10 April: New Mexico Library Association, Las Cruces, New Mexico
B. 11-13 April: ALA Executive Board Spring Meeting, Chicago
C. 15 April: Federation of North Texas Universities workshop on leadership, Dallas
D. 15-18 April: Texas Library Association annual conference, Dallas
E. 21-22: Oklahoma Library Association, Tulsa

V. For Fun

A . 30 March. Dinner with Ms. Fannie Cox, President, Kentucky Library Association, Dr. Dale Lipshultz and Art Lipschultz, Louisville.

B. 31 March. Dinner with Dr. Selene Phillips, Assistant Professor, University of Louisville, College of Communication

C. 4 April. Dinner with Dr. Jana Bradley, Director, SIRLS, University of Arizona. Thank you, Jana!

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

2008-03-23T10:41:00.000-07:00

Hello, Council,

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

+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

I. Presentations
A. 13 March: taping at NPR for Michel Martin’s “Tell Me More.” (topics: display effects in libraries; titles on Amelia Bloomer book list for Women’s History Month)
B. 13 March: Media Interview: New York Times (topic: technology in libraries)
C. 13 March: Media Interview: Erie Times News (topic: libraries and changes they have made over the past decade)
D. 17 March: Media Interview: Newsweek (security issues in public libraries)
E. 14 March: Freedom of Information Day, American Library Association’s Awards
F. 19 March: Media Interview: Free Enterprise (California) (topic: gaming in libraries)

II. Publications
A. Submitted May “President’s Message” for American Libraries.

III. Meetings and visits:
1. 10 March: Meeting about “Gathering of Readers”
2. 11-12 March: Meetings at WGBH-Boston
A. Meetings about library programming kits related to We Shall
Remain, American Experience series.
B. Meeting about “The Truth About Cancer” and work with Lance Armstrong Foundation
C. Taped interview about We Shall Remain, American Experience series.
D. Meeting with “Curious George” staff.
E. Tour of WGBH Studio; view of production/taping area for “The World.”
F. Tour of music library at WGBH and conversation with music librarians
G. Dinner with WGBH staff and We Shall Remain advisory board member and Newswatch Native America staff
H. Lunch with WGBH staff
3. 13 March: Breakfast with RIF staff
4. 13 March: Library of Congress, Deaf America Reads “One Book” reading Promotion Project
5. 13 March: Meeting with Senator Feingold at the Capitol
6. 13 March: Scheduled conference call with ALA Executive Director
7. 13 March: “Picturing America” reception at the Capitol
8. 14 March: 2008 National Freedom of Information Day
A. Panel Discussion: The New FOIA Law: Good News/Bad News
B. Panel Discussion: Infrastructure Safety & Public Information
C. Luncheon Program: Secrecy in an Open Society

3. 17 March: Conference call about PLA preconference on cultural community programming
4. 17 March: Meeting about “The Service Connection” monograph.
5. 17 March: Meeting with prospective faculty member
6. 17 March: scheduled ALA Executive Board conference call
7. 18 March: Jury duty, municipal court (Juror #14)
8. 19 March: Meeting about “The Service Connection” monograph
9. 19 March: Meeting with contributor to “The Service Connection”

IV. Upcoming Travel.
A. 24-29 March: PLA, Minneapolis
B. 30 March-1 April: National Center for Family Literacy
C. 1-2 April: Reading Rockets Webcast, Arlington, VA

V. For Fun
A. 11 March: “Choosing to Participate” exhibit at the Boston Public Library
B. 13 March: dinner with librarians/ALA members in DC
C. 15 March: SXSW Music Festival concert by Maori reggae band, Katchafire
D. 21 March: dinner with former student
E. 22-23 March: watching NCAA basketball games on TV

VI. Update on Bella Corda

Austin Bella Corda, a young person’s classical guitar ensemble, performed at my inaugural banquet in DC last June. They have just released their first CD, “Gypsy Teens.” Copies are available by emailing childbloom@aol.com. To see images about the recording project, see
http://austinbellacorda.piczo.com/gypsyteens?cr=2&linkvar=000044
See Owen Hunter, the tall boy in the Maori t-shirt and black leather jacket!

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

2008-03-09T19:35:00.001-07:00

Hello, Council,

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

+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

I. Presentations
A. “Overview of an ALA Presidential Year,” General Session, Louisiana State Library, Shreveport, Louisiana (5 March 2008)
B. “Recruiting and Mentoring Diverse Populations,” Diversity Interest Group, Louisiana State Library, Shreveport, Louisiana. (6 March 2008)

II. Meetings and visits:
A. 4 Mar: Voting in Texas Primary
B. 4 Mar: Meeting with Alex Hershey; book chapter editing
C. 4 Mar: UT-Austin, School of Information, Graduate Studies Committee
D. Louisiana Library Association:
5 March 2008:
1. Exhibits
2. Exploring the R.W. Norton Art Gallery
3. LASAL Luncheon (Speaker: Donald Crews)
4. The State of The State Library: An Update
5. Shreveport: A Brief Overview of Its History and Landmarks
6. LLA Book Dinner (Speaker: William Joyce)

6 March 2008
1. GODORT Breakfast and Business Meeting
2. A Pilot Program for Mentoring Louisiana’s Academic Librarians
3. Public Trustees Luncheon (Speaker: Bill Jones)
4. Design and Redesign: Providing the 21st Century Library
5. 2nd General Session and Awards Ceremony

E. 7 March 2008: Dinner with UT-Austin School of Information alumna
F. 8 March 2008: Brief meeting with UT-Austin School of Information Doctoral Student

III. Publications
A. 4 Mar: Reviewed April American Libraries “President’s Message.”

IV. Upcoming Travel.
A. 10-12 Mar: WGBH-Boston, planning for “We Shall Remain,” American Experience PBS series
B. 13-14 Mar: Washington D.C., including Freedom of Information Day events

V. For Fun
A. 6 Mar: Dinner with Librarians from Pointe Coupee Parish Library, Louisiana
B. 8 Mar: UIL Class A Division I State Boy’s Basketball Final: Thorndale vs. Dallardsville Big Sandy. Eight of 12 of players on the Big Sandy team are members of the Alabama Coushatta Reservation; Big Sandy made its first trip to state in 20 years. Next year, Big Sandy.
C. 8 Mar: Austin Community Guitar Ensemble; McCallum High School Advanced Guitar Ensemble (11 player, including Owen Hunter), Sneak Peak: Open Arts. Open Minds. Open House. The Joe R. and Teresa Lozano Long Center for the Performing Arts.
D. 9 Mar: University of Texas Men’s Basketball Game. UT-Austin 62; Oklahoma State 57. Go ‘Horns.

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

2008-03-04T18:53:00.000-08:00

Hello, Council,

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

+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

I. Presentations
A. 28 Feb: Introduced to audience at Festival of Native Arts, University of Alaska Fairbanks
B. 29 Feb, Grigg Dinner: The Fashionable Librarian in the Victorian and Edwardian Ages (Fashion show; modeled clothing from 1860)
C. 2 Mar: “Library Services for Indigenous Populations in the 21st Century,” Alaska Library Association 2008 Annual Conference, Fairbanks

II. Meetings and visits:
A. 25 Feb: Meeting with current and former Spectrum Scholar
B. 25 Feb: Scheduled phone call with Keith Michael Fiels
C. 26 Feb: Dinner meeting with Patricia Wade, member, Chickaloon Village, Anchorage, Alaska

Alaska Library Association 2008 Conference, Fairbanks,
D. 28 Feb: Tour of 2 school libraries
E. 28 Feb: Exhibits Opening Exhibit

Festival of Native Arts, University of Alaska, Fairbanks
F. 28 Feb: Young Native Fiddlers
G. 28 Feb: Pavva Inupiaq Dancers
H. 28 Feb: Inu-Yupiaq Dancers

Alaska Library Association 2008 Conference, Fairbanks
I. 29 Feb: Opening and Keynote: Behind the Scenes at NPR (Speaker: Kee Malesky)
J. 29 Feb: Alaska Native Issues Roundtable
K. 29 Feb: State of the State Luncheon with Lobbyist Update
L. 29 Feb: AkLA Annual Membership Meeting

M. Meeting with Lenora Carpluk, University of Alaska, Alaska Teacher Placement, Fairbanks, Alaska

Alaska Library Association 2008 Conference, Fairbanks
N. 1 Mar: Have Your Own Veterans History Project
O. 1 Mar: Coolest Session: International Poplar Year Resources for Public Libraries
P. 1 Mar: “Authors to Alaska Luncheon: War, Children and Literature” (Speaker: Deborah Ellis)
Q. 1 Mar: Expanding the Global Cooperative: OCLC Western Update
R. 1 Mar: Public Libraries Roundtable
S. 1 Mar: Awards Banquet
T. 2 Mar: Indigenous Resources and Property Rights (presenters: Lolly Carpluk and Sean Topkok)

VI. Upcoming Travel.
A. 5-6 Mar: Louisiana Library Association, Shreveport
B. 10-12 Mar: WGBH-Boston, planning for “We Shall Remain,” American Experience PBS series
C. 13-14 Mar: Washington D.C., including Freedom of Information Day events

V. For Fun
A. 26 Feb: Fur Rendezvous photography exhibit
B. 27 Feb: Fur Rendezvous Native Artists show, Anchorage
C. 28 Feb: Warmth in the North Tour: Large Animal Research Station (Musk Ox Farm) and Cold Climate Housing Research Center, Fairbanks
D. 29 Feb: Live music at the Alaska Library Association, Fairbanks
E. 2 Mar: World Ice Art Championships, Fairbanks
F. 2 Mar: Dinner at June Pinnell-Stevens’ home, Fairbanks. Thank you, June and Dennis!

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

2008-03-04T18:52:00.000-08:00

Hello, Council,

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

+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

I. Presentations
A. 19 Feb: “Welcome to a Gathering of Readers,” Ka Waihona O Ka Naauao Public Charter School, Wahiawa, Hawaii
B. 21 Feb: Guest speaker, LIS 687, “Hawaiian Studies Information Resources, Library and Information Science Program, Information and Computer Sciences Department, University of Hawai’i at Manoa.
C. 21 Feb: Presentation, “An ALA Presidential Year: Service with an Indigenous
D. Perspective” University of Hawai’i at Manoa.

II. Meetings and visits:
A. 19 Feb: Ka Waihona O Ka Naauao Public Charter School, Wahiawa, Hawaii
1. Protocol at Hula Mound
2. Welcome/Introduction Analu Mame’eiamoku Josephides, Librarian
3. Greeting from Principal Parkers
4. Message from Mervina Cash, CEO ALU LIKE Inc.
5. Student Ambassadors Read Literature
6. Librarian Analu Josephides’ Final Message
7. Hawaiian Brunch Provided by ALU LIKE Inc. with musical entertainment
8. 6th/7th/8th Graders Join Dr. Roy in Library for Reading/Cultural Interaction
9. Visit to hula/dance class
B. 19 Feb 19: monthly conference call: ALA Executive Board
C. 20 Feb: Kamehameha Schools, Honolulu,Hawaii
1. Ke Oli Kahea (request to enter), sung by Analu Josephides
2. Ke Oli Komo (invitation to enter) sung by Kawika Makanani, Librarian, Hawai’i/Pacific Collection
3. Ka Pule (Prayer): Robyn Nu’uhiwa, Saff, Midkiff Learning Center
4. Ke Oli Ho’okipa (welcome chant) sung by Kawika Makanani
5. Ka Ho’olauna ‘Ana (introduction of guests; presentation of lei)
6. Ka ‘Olelo Aloha (welcome speech and presentation of gifts
7. He mau Hula: music by Kumu Kaleo Trinidad; hula by Haumana (Girls’ Hawaiian Ensemble)
8. Ka Panina (Closing)
9. Ka ‘Ai Mama (refreshments), Staff lounge, Midkiff Library
10. Mele Ho’okipa (song of welcome): Midkiff Learning Center Chorale
11. Ka Huaka'i i loko o MLC, Tour of Midkiff Learning Center
12. Tour of Hawai’I/Pacific Collection
13. Tour of Archives
14. Tour of Resource/production lab
15. Tour of campus television production studio
16. Tour of campus photography studio and darkroom
17. Lunch with Kamehameha schools elementary, middle school, and high school librarians along with Director of Kamehameha Publishing
18. Ka Panina (Last words)
19. Aloha aku (farewell)

D. 21 Feb 2008: LIS, University of Hawaii at Manoa
1. Brief meeting with Paula Mochida, Interim Director,
2. Lunch with Dr. Andrew Wertheimer, LIS Chair
3. Tour of Preservation Department
4. Reception hosted by Hawaii Library Association and ALA Student Chapter
E. 22 Feb 2008: Office of Hawaiian Affairs
1. Oli: honor song
2. Meeting with OHA Trustees chaired by OHA Chairwoman Trustee Haunani Apoliona
3. Lunch with OHA Trustees, Dr. Andrew Wertheimer, and ALA Student Chapter President
4. Tour of OHA facilities
.F. 23 Feb 2008: Meeting with Jeff Rasmussen, recording artist, and family

VI. Upcoming Travel.
A. 26 Feb – 3 Mar: Anchorage (visit with Native educator) and Alaska Library Association, Fairbanks, Alaska.
B. 5-6 Mar: Louisiana Library Association, Shreveport

V. For Fun
A. 18 Feb: Dinner with Anela Josephides, Project Director, Ali’I Research Institute, and and Analu Josephides, Hawaii
B. 20 Feb:Dinner with Robert Sullivan, faculty from the U of Hawaii at Manoa English Department, and Asian Studies librarian
C. 22 Feb: Dinner with Mahoe Family and members of the Reverend Joel Hulu Mahoe Resource Center

Thank you Anela and Analu Josephides, Dr. Andrew Wertheimer and his faculty, staff, and students
Fall 2008 classes: Monday morning (9-12): Introduction to Information Resources and Services; Monday night (6-9): Public Libraries

2008-02-17T13:13:00.000-08:00

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. 13 Feb: Cibola County Beacon, Grants, New Mexico (Topic: first Native ALA President visits Acoma Community School)
B. 14 Feb: District Administration Magazine (Topic: school library summit, funding)
C. 15 Feb: Albuquerque Journal (Topic: use of technology in school libraries)

II. Media Results
A. 14 Feb: “Head Librarian Visits Sky City,” Cibola County Beacon, Grants,
New Mexico (cover story)

III. Presentations
A. 13 Feb 2008: “School Assembly: Books and Reading with the First American Indian President of ALA,” Acoma Community School, Acoma Pueblo, New Mexico

IV. Writing and Publications
A. Revised: April 2008 President’s Message for American Libraries
B. Reviewing/editing/writing: Chapters for “The Service Connection” with Alex Hershey
C. Submitted: Three conference proposals for 2008 Sequoyah Research Center Symposium
D. Submitted: Conference proposal for WIPCE 2008 in Melbourne

V. Meetings and visits:
11 Feb 2008: Annual Review meeting with Dean Andrew Dillon, School of Information, The University of Texas at Austin
13 Feb 2008: Meeting with Librarian, Acoma Community School (New Mexico)
13 Feb 2008: Meeting with principals of CENAC, tribal schools in New Mexico
13 Feb 2008: Meeting with Acoma students involved with CENAC Battle of the Books; read book to students
13 Feb 2008: Tour of Taylor Ranch Branch of the Albuquerque Public Library
14 Feb 2008: Stop by T’siyah Junior/Senior High School to check on status of library (Pueblo of Zia)
14 Feb 2008: Visit with library staff at Jemez Community Library (Pueblo of Jemez)
14 Feb 2008: Visit with librarian at Jemez Tribal School (Pueblo of Jemez)
14 Feb 2008: Meeting with Board of Indigenous Language Institute
15 Feb 2008: Meeting with Superintendent of Education, Pueblo of Laguna
15 Feb 2008: Introduction to Governor, Pueblo of Laguna
15 Feb 2008: Tour of library, Laguna Elementary School
15 Feb 2008: Lunch and storytelling with kindergartners, Laguna Elementary School
15 Feb 2008: Meeting with Principal, Laguna Elementary School
15 Feb 2008: Tour of library, Laguna Middle School of Information
15 Feb 2008: Visit with librarian, Laguna Public Library
15 Feb 2008: Tour of library, Acoma Laguna High School
15 Feb 2008: Meeting with Dr. Shelly Valdez and Inee Slaughter, Director, Indigenous Language Institute
16 Feb 2008: brief meeting with Indigenous Language Institute
16 Feb 2008: interview: Janice Kowemy, Librarian/Director, Laguna Public Library
16 Feb 2008: brief conversation with LaDonna Harris, President, Americans for Indian Opportunity
16 Feb 2008: Meeting with Rita Pino Vargas, Librarian Acoma Community School. Thank you, Rita!
17 Feb 2008: meeting with A. Arro Smith, project director, national oral history project

VI. Upcoming Travel.
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
A. 13 Feb 2008: Dinner with local librarians, Albuquerque, New Mexico
B. 14 Feb 2008: Dinner with Board of Indigenous Language Institute
C. 15 Feb 2008: Dinner with Dr. Shelly Valdez (Laguna), Education Consultant
D. 16 Feb 2008: Buffalo dances, Pueblo of Sandia
E. 16 Feb 2008: dinner with family of Elizabeth Wacondo, Pueblo of Sandia.

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

2008-02-17T13:12:00.000-08:00

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

2008-02-04T08:11:00.000-08:00

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

2008-01-27T21:09:00.000-08:00

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. 22 January 2008: U of Oregon student paper (topic: Oregon library closings; outsourcing of public library management)
B. 25 January 2008: WETA: Reading Rockets (topic: summer reading)

II. Presentations:
Co-Presenter: “DTV Transition: The Challenges and Opportunities,” National Educational Telecommunications Association (NETA)2008 Annual Conference, Columbus, Ohio. (23 January 2008)

III. Writing/Publication
A. Revised: book chapter for U of Arizona Press
B. Submitted three proposals for 2008 Sequoyah Research Center Symposium
C. Book chapter editing with Alex Hershey (“The Service Connection,” ALA Editions)

IV. Meetings and visits:
A. 22 January 2008: NETA Welcome Reception, WOSU Public Media, Columbus, Ohio.
B. 22 January 2008: Dinner with Association of Public Television Stations (APTS) staff.
C. 23 January 2008: “Are You Ready for the Digital Transition,” NETA 2008 Annual Conference, Columbus, Ohio.
D. 25 January 2008: Meeting with GRA on Gathering of Readers event.
E. 25 January 2008: Lunch with Doctoral Student; Oral History project

V. Upcoming Travel
A. 29-31 Jan: Washington, DC: FCC Panel on DVT transition
B. 31 Jan – 3 Feb: Olympia and Seattle, Washington: Washington Coalition for School Libraries and IT
VII. For Fun
26 January 2008: Jennifer Ziegler’s book signing party for “How Not to be Popular,” Book People, Austin, Texas
26 January 2008: Dinner with former student

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

2008-01-27T08:31:00.000-08:00

Hello, Council,

Here's just a brief update on selected activities over the past several weeks. Thank you for your hard work.

Cheers,
Loriene RoyPresident, ALAPresident, ALA-APA

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I. Communication: Selected Interviews

A. 28 Dec: AP (topic: response to the Pew Internet & American Life Project report, "Information Searches that Solve Problems."

B. 7 Jan: American City and County (topic: follow up on budgeting)

C. 9 Jan: WTXF-TV (Fox) ("Good Day Philadelphia") (topic: library issues)

D. 9 Jan: Detroit News (topic: homeless in the library)

E. 12 Jan: WCAU-TV NBC (Steve Highsmith) (topic: general library services)

F. 12 Jan: Metro Networks (preinterview for the "Today" show)

G. 13 Jan: NPR, "All Things Considered" (topic: youth media awards)

H. 13 Jan: Philadelphia Inquirer (topic: youth media awards)

I. 14 Jan: WTU-FM's public affairs show, Breaktime, (topic: general library issues)

J. 15 Jan: NBC "Today" Show (topic: Caldecott and Newberry Awards)

K. 15 Jan: Sentinel-Tribune (Topic: FINRA grants)

L. 18 Jan: Des Moines Register (topic: suburban library building and design trends)

M. 18 Jan: Government and Computer News (libraries and technology)

II. Presentations:

A. Co-Presenter, "The Service Connection: Library and Information Science Service to Communities," ALISE 2008 Annual Conference, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (January 10, 2008)

B. Many brief presentations at the 2008 ALA/MW Meeting including the Exhibits Ribbon Cutting, presentations for the Affiliates Breakfast, NMRT orientation, new councilor orientation, President's Program, BBYA Kareem Abdul-Jabbar media event, presentations at Chapter Relations and International Relations Committee, for example.

III. Publications

A. "American Library Association President," [preface to a special issue on Native Americans] Wyoming Library Roundup (Fall 2007): 3. Available at: http://www-wsl.state.wy.us/roundup/index.html.

B. "President's Message: Circle of Diversity," American Libraries January/February 2008 (39) (1):

6. C. (with Joseph McPeak) "What's Playing at the Library?" Philadelphia Daily News.

III. Meetings and visits:
8 January, Tuesday
6:00 - 7:00 p.m.: ALISE Opening Reception/Works in Progress Poster Session
7:30 p.m.-. ALISE Musical Entertainment
8:00 p.m.-. Dinner with Norman Horrocks

9 January, Wednesday
8:30 - 10:30 a.m.: ALISE Opening Session
12:00 - 1:45 p.m.: ALISE Birds of a Feather
2:00 - 3:30 p.m.: Experiential Learning (SL)
8:00 - 10:00 p.m.: ALISE Reception

10 January, Thursday
8:00 - 4:00 p.m.: Support Staff Certif Program Advisory Council
11:45 - 1:15 p.m. (my suite): Meeting with ALISE, ASIS&T, MLA, COE, COA
1:30 - 3:00 p.m.: ALISE Panel Presentation
4:00 - 5:00 p.m.: Executive Committee Meeting
6:00 - 7:30 p.m.: (my suite) Library Champions Reception
8:00 - 10:00 p.m.: (my suite) COSLA and Other Lib Orgs

11 January, Friday
7:00 - 8:00 a.m. Council Tech Check and Walk Thru
8:30 - noon: Executive Board I
10:15: Stopped by YALSA preconference
10 - 4:00 p.m.: Oral History meeting
1:30 - 4:30 p.m.: Education Forum
4:00 - 5:00 p.m.: Emerging Leaders Reception
5:15 - 5:30 p.m.: Exhibits Ribbon Cutting
5:30 - 5:45 p.m.: International Visitors Welcome
5:30 - 7:30 p.m.: Exhibits All-Conference Reception
8:00 - 10:00 p.m.: Reception for AMBAC President-Elect Jesus Lau

12 January, Saturday
7:00 - 8:00 a.m.: (my suite): Prompt Book Review
8:00 - 8: 15 a.m.: Council Orientation
8:00 - 10:00 a.m.: NMRT Orientation Committee
9:00 - 10:00 a.m.: Workplace Wellness Breakfast
10:00 - noon: All Task Force Meeting
11:30 - 12:30 p.m.: State of America's Libraries Interview
12:30 - 2:00 p.m.: (my suite): Division Presidents Lunch
1:30 - 3:30 p.m.: COE
2:30 - 2:50 p.m.: Chapter Relations presentation
3:00 - 4:00 p.m.: National Library Camp Meeting
4:00 p.m.: John Cotton Dana Awards announced
4:00 - 5:00 p.m.: Education Assembly (stopped by at end)
5:30 - 7:00 p.m.: Committee on Literacy event in my suite
4:00 - 6:00 p.m.: Reception for Linda Williams
5:30 - 7:00 p.m.: Camila Alire reception
5:30 - 8:30 p.m.: ALA Publishing Reception, Mutter Museum/The College of Physicians of Philadelphia
8:00 - 10:00 p.m.: UT-Austin iSchool Reception

13 January, Sunday
7:00 - 9:00 a.m.: Division Presidents' Breakfast
9:00 - 10:00 a.m.: ALA Council/Executive Board/Member Info Session
10:00 - 10:30 a.m.: ALA-APA Information Session
10:45 - 12:15 p.m.: Council I
12:30 - 2:00 p.m. Affiliates luncheon LOEWS Lescaze
1:30 - 2:00 p.m.: BBYA Media event with Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
3:30 - 5:30 p.m.: President's Program
5:30 - 7:00 p.m.: President's Program Reception
7:30 - 10:00 p.m. (my suite): AILA Reception
8:30 - 9:30: BCALA Business Meeting
9:00 - midnight: ASCLA/COSLA Reception

14 January, Monday
6:15 - 7:30 a.m. MLK Celebration
7:30 - 9:15 a.m.: Newbery-Caldecott ALA Awards Press Conference
10:15 - 11:15 a.m.: ALA-APA Council
11:30 - 12:30 p.m.: Executive Board Candidates' Forum. (President Presides)
1:30 - 4:30 p.m.: Executive Board II
1:30 - 4:302:30 - 4:30 p.m.?: WXTU-FM's public affairs show
3:30 - 5:30 p.m.: U of A KRiver Reception
6:30 p.m (drinks); 7:30 (dinner): HW Wilson dinner, The Four Seasons

15 January, Tuesday
NYC for "Today" show taping
1:30 - 3:30 pm.: International Relations Committee II
BBYA: stopped by
Committee on Legislation: stopped by
3:00 p.m.: Interview with Palestine Herald Press (FINRA)
4:30 - 6:00 p.m.: Council Forum

16 January, Wednesday
6:30 - 7:30 a.m. (my suite): Prompt Book Review
8:00 - 12:30 p.m.: Council III
1:30 - 5:30 p.m.: Executive Board III
6:30 p.m.-: dinner meeting about crossdisciplinary accreditation

19 January, Friday:Visit to Georgetown (Texas) Public Library

IV. Upcoming Travel:
22-23 January: National Education Telecommunications Association (Columbus, Ohio)
29-31 Jan: FCC Digital TV panel, Washington, DC
1 Feb: Coalition for School Libraries and IT, Olympia, Washington

VII. For Fun
A. 28 Dec 2007: Austin Toros (NBA-Development League) Basketball game.
B. 2 Jan 2008: UT-Austin Men's Basketball Game. Go 'Horns!
C. 19 Jan 2008: ALA Presidential Midpoint/Post ALA/MW Meeting Survival Party, Austin, Texas

2007-12-26T15:38:00.000-08:00

Hello, Council,
Here's just a brief update on selected activities over the past several weeks. Happy Holidays!
Cheers,
Loriene Roy
President, ALA
President, ALA-APA
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I. Communication: Interviews
A. 21 Dec: LA Times (Topic: "Free for All: Oddballs, Geeksand Gangstas in the Public Library," by Don Borchert; librarianship as a profession)
B. 21 Dec: Palm Beach Deseret Sun (Topic: increasing circulation in public libraries; new public library services)

II. Media Coverage
A. "ALA President Roy to Visit Alabama-Coushatta Tribe," NewsWatch Native America, available at http://www.newswatchnativeamerica.com/

III. Presentations:
A. 13 Dec: Storytime: Indian Head Start, 3 year olds, Alabama-Coushatta Tribal Library (Texas)
B. 13 Dec: Storytime: Indian Head Start, 4 year olds, Alabama-Coushatta Tribal Library (Texas)
C. 17 Dec: "Innovative Public Library Services and Spaces," Chinese American Library Association conference, Dongguan City, Guangdong Province
D. 18 Dec: "Innovative Public Library Services and Spaces," Auditorium Hall, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou

IV. Writing/Publication

A. "President's Message: Circle of Literacy," American Libraries 38 (11) (December 2007): 6.
B. Presentation: "Innovative Public Library Services and Spaces."

V. Meetings and visits:
A. 10 Dec: Conference call with ALISE/ASIST/Committee on Accreditation.
B. 11 Dec: ad hoc Committee to Evaluate the Administration of Dean Andrew Dillon, School of Information, UT-Austin
C. 13 Dec: Meeting: Librarian, Alabama-Coushatta Tribal Library (Texas)
D. 13 Dec: Visit, Caldwell Public Library, Caldwell, Texas
E. 17 Dec: Tour: Dongguan Library
F. 18 Dec: Tour: Sun Yat-Sen University and campus
G. 18 Dec: Tour: SYU East Campus Library
H. 19 Dec: Lecture: LIS faculty and graduate students
I. 19 Dec: conversation, English corner, Sun Yat-Sen University

VII. For Fun
A. 9 Dec: Winter Concert, Classical Guitar Program, McCallum High School.
B. 10 Dec: Lunch with Arro Smith, iSchool Phd student
C. 10 Dec: Holiday party, Department of Computer Sciences, The University of Texas at Austin
D. 13 Dec: Holiday lunch, Maintenance Staff, Alabama-Coushatta Reservation (Texas)
E. 15 Dec: Banquet with Dongguan Library Staff
F. 16 Dec: Dinner with Dongguan Library Staff
G. 16 Dec: Spa visit with Dongguan Library staff
H. 17 Dec: visit to Keyuan Garden, Dongguan
I. 17 Dec: Lunch with Sun Yat-Sen Libraries Staff, Guangzhou, China
J. 18 Dec: Pearl River Night Tour
K. 18 Dec: Lunch with faculty members from DIS (LIS program), Sun Yat-Sen University
L. 18 Dec: Banquet with library staff, Sun Yat-Sen University
M. 19 Dec: tour of Chen Academy, Guangzhou, China
N. 19 Dec: Farewell banquet and karaoke, LIS students and faculty, Sun Yat-Sen University
O. 20 Dec: Breakfast with Sun Yat-Sen University Libraries Director, Dr. Cheng Huanwen

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

2007-12-09T13:18:00.000-08:00

Hello, Council,

Here’s just a brief update on selected activities over the past week. I will submit my next report in several weeks.

Cheers,
Loriene Roy

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I. Communication: Interviews

II. Media Coverage
5 December: Boston Parents’ Paper (topic: role of parents in promoting reading). Thank you: Paula Brehm-Heeger and Jane Marino for your input.
5 December: Dallas Morning News (topic: new public library services)

III. Presentations:
A. 8 December: Commencement speaker, School of Information, The
University of Texas at Austin, “Still Learning, Collaborating, and
Celebrating Culture”

IV. Writing/Publications
A. Evaluation report: Alabama-Coushatta Tribal Library, IMLS Basic Grant
B. December contribution: Library Leadership Network

V. Meetings and visits:
1. 3 December: Transforming Texas Libraries summit speakers (Joan Frye Williams and George Needham)
2. 3 December: ALA Executive Committee monthly conference call
3. 3 December: Transforming Texas Libraries summit small group work
4. 3 December: “Bring Libraries to the Decision-Making Table (speaker: Kathleen de la Pena McCook)
5. 4 December: Transforming Texas Libraries summit: small group work
6. 4 December: Transforming Texas Libraries summer: large group reporting and summary
7. 4 December “Internet Studies” (Speaker: Dr. William Aspray)
8. 5 December; Breakfast with Hemant Wadhwani on green initiatives and tribal school connections
9. 6 and 8 December: calls with two Chairs of ALA Committees
10. 6 December: conference call on OP ed for ALA/MW
11. 7 December: meeting with PhD student, Joe Sanchez, on ALA/MW Education Forum
12. 7 December: Attended two graduate student presentations related to ‘The Project in Interpreting the Texas Past.” Student presentations were for online exhibits planned for The George Washington Carver Museum and Cultural Center:
A. Arro Smith, PhD student, School of Information: “The Business of Burying the Dead in Early East Austin.”
B. Lauren Goodley, MSIS student, School of Information: “The St. John Orphanage and Industrial Institution”
13. 7 December: Conference call with iSchool student, Kit Pilgrim, and YALSA President, Paula Brehm-Heeger on independent studies options
14. 7 December: Fall 2007 iSchool Capstone Poster Sessions. I supervised Janice Kowemy (“Continuing the Journey of Knowledge and Traditions at the Laguna Public Library”) and Sophronia Bruno (“The American Dream Starts@ Your Library”)

VI. Upcoming Travel:
12-13 December: Alabama-Coushatta Tribal Library Visit
14-21 December: CALA Seminar in Dongguan City, Guangdong Province, China

VII. For Fun
1. 2 December: Aloha McCallum! McCallum (High School) Family Auction & Dinner. [I submitted winning bids for swimming lessons and one-hour concert by Senior Classical Guitar Quintet]
2. 4 December: Holiday/Hanukkah Party with UT-Austin faculty
3. 6 December: Holiday party for UT-Austin College of Liberal Arts
4. 6 December: Dinner with Sophie Bruno, graduating student, and parents
5. 7 December: Dinner with iSchool graduate
6. For fans of youth classical guitar performance, see:
A. “The Austin Classical Guitar Society puts guitars in the hands of eager teenagers.” Students from McCallum's Fine Arts Academy will show off what they've learned this weekend. See the tall young man on the left portion of the video!
[ http://www.news8austin.com/content/top_stories/default.asp?ArID=196290& ]

VIII. Fall 2007 “Public Libraries” graduate class, Mondays, 9 a.m. to noon. Topics for the week: review of grant assignment, review of reflective essay on oral history project, public library futures assignment. Grant applications due by 7 December. Oral history papers due by 12 December.

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

2007-12-02T19:58:00.000-08:00

Hello, Council,
Here's just a brief update on selected activities over the past two weeks.
Cheers,Loriene Roy
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I. Communication: Interviews
A. 21 Nov: Detroit Free Press (unique items in public library collections)
B. 29 Nov: Cincinatti Inquirer (library design and design trends)
C. 30 Nov: ALA Washington Office podcast taping for DTV Awareness week.

II. Media Coverage
A. Stenis, Paul, "Meet Your iSchool Faculty: An Interview with Dr. Loriene Roy," The SASI Librarian: The Student Association of The School of Information 1 (2) (November 2007): 6.
B. "In These Times Magazine," Privatization and outsourcing, available at: http://www.inthesetimes.com/article/3419/public_libraries_for_profit/
C. Davenport, Elaine, "Listening Librarians: News and Ideas for Librarians and Teachers," AudioFile 16 (4) (December 2007/January 2008): 66. [featuring Loriene Roy as an audio listener]

III. Presentations
A. 25 November 2007: [assisted] "Workshop for AMBAC: ALA and
Strategic Planning," Guadalajara. Speakers: Delin Guerra and Michael Dowling
B. 25 November 2007: Greetings, ALA Orientation at the Guadalajara Book Fair.
C. 25 November 2007: Greetings, Gala Dinner, Guadalajara Book Fair

IV. Meetings and visits

A. 19 November 2007: lunch with Patrick Macklem, William C. Graham Chair Facultyof Law University of Toronto (specialist: constitutional rights; indigenous people's rights;http://www.law.utoronto.ca/faculty_content.asp?itemPath=1/3/4/0/0&profile=35&cType=facMembers)
B. 19 November 2007: ALA Executive Board Conference Call
C. 20 November 2007: Conference call,WGBH-Boston, summer 2008 ALA President's Program
D. 20 November 2007: part of presentation by Ann Seidl, "Hollywood Librarian."
E. 20 November 2007: meeting with marketing staff at Lance Armstrong Foundation
F. 24-26 November 2007: FIL, Feria del Libros, Guadalajara, Mexico
1. 24-26 November: ALA booth [brief assistance]
2. 24-26 November: toured, book exhibits, FIL
3. 26 November: observed Boston Public Library team, led by Rubi Simon
G. 29 November 2007: "Stepping Up" IMLS grant fall symposium," Lead from Where You Are." Speaker: Dr. Tommy Darwin, School School/Division of Diversity and Community Engagement
H. 29 November 2007: Meeting with student liaison to Gathering of Readers site.
I. 29 November 2007: Blanton Museum of Art, UT-Austin, Docent Tour of new
Exhibit ("Mike's World")
J. 29 November 2007: Meeting about National Oral History Program
K. 30 November 2007: Presentations by PhD students in Doctoral Research Seminar
L. 30 November 2007: Meeting with webmaster, Workplace Wellness Initiative

V. Upcoming Travel:
8 Dec: Commencement speaker, School of Information, The University of Texas at Austin
12-13 Dec: Alabama-Coushatta Tribal Library Visit
14-21 Dec: CALA Seminar in Dongguan City, Guangdong Province, China

VI. For Fun
1. 24 November: Dinner with librarians at FIL, Guadalajara
2. 29 November: Party, Austin, Texas. Special Guests: Keith Michael Fiels, ALA Executive Director

VII. Fall 2007 "Public Libraries" graduate class, Mondays, 9 a.m. to noon. Topics for the week: federal/state involvement with public libraries, library systems, innovations in architecture, review of grant writing assignment. A. Arro Smith, doctoral student, directed the class on 26 November. Topics included examples of public library marketing and public library architecture, plus time to work on grant writing assignment.

2007-11-19T22:30:00.001-08:00

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. 12 Nov: Arkansas Democrat (Topic: archival processing)
B. 15 Nov: Oregonian (Topic: armed security guards in public libraries)

II. Media Coverage
A. “Big Reader Leads County’s Big Read,” Duluth News Tribune, 12 November 2007. [cover story]

III. Presentations:
A. Keynote Address: “Carlton County’s “Big Read” Program, ‘To Kill a Mockingbird,’” Fond du Lac Community College, Cloquet, Minnesota (13 November 2007)
B. Co-Presenter, “Presidents’ Reception,” California School Library Association Annual Conference, Ontario, California (16 November 2007)

IV. Writing/Publication
“President’s Message: Circle of Community,” American Libraries 38 (10) (November 2007): 6.
Submitted: President’s Message for January/February 2008 issue of American Libraries

V. Meetings and visits:
A. Conference Call
1. 12 November 2007: WGBH-Boston, “We Shall Remain,” American Experience Advisory Board query
B. Northern Minnesota
13 Nov: visit, Ojibwe School Library, Fond du Lac Reservation
13 Nov: visit: Margaret & Henry Oldenberg House, National Register, Carlton
13 Nov: dinner with Cloquet Public Library director, retired school librarian, director, Carlton County Historical Society
14 Nov: lunch with Katharine Johnson, retired school librarian at Zimmy’s, Hibbing, Minnesota
14 Nov: Tour: Hibbing Public Library
14 Nov: Tour: Bob Dylan Archives, Hibbing Public Library
14 Nov: Tour: Chisholm Public Library
14 Nov: Tour: Buhl Public Library
C. Southern California
1. 15 Nov: Audio book taping, Southbay Studios, Long Beach
2. 15 Nov: Dinner, Deborah Morales and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Long Beach
3. 16 Nov: General Session I, California School Library Association Annual Conference (CSLA) (Speaker: Paul Janeczko)

4. 16 Nov: General Session II, CSLA (Speaker: Assembly Member Jean Fuller)
5. 16 Nov: Concurrent Session CSLA: An Awarding Experience: My Year on the 2007 Newbery Committee (Speaker: Dr.Claudette S. McLinn)
6. 16 Nov: Concurrent Session CSLA: The Authentic Immigrant Experience in Picture Books (Speaker: Rene Colato Lainez)
7. 16 Nov: Exhibits, CSLA
8. 16 Nov: Dinner, Dr. Blanche Woolls, Chair, ALA International Relations Committee
9. 16 Nov: President’s Reception, CSLA

VI. Upcoming Travel:

24-26 Nov: Guadalajara Book Festival (http://www.fil.com.mx)
Expenses covered: ALA Free Pass; ALA Prez budget
8 Dec: Commencement speaker, School of Information, The
University of Texas at Austin
12-13 Dec: Alabama-Coushatta Tribal Library Visit
14-21 Dec: CALA Seminar in Dongguan City, Guangdong Province, China

VII. For Fun
14 Nov: Slovenian Home: annual apple strudel day
16 Nov: dancing, Misty’s, Doubletree, Ontario
17 Nov: The Duane Carter Band, Dona Emelia’s, Austin, TX. Duane is a Spectrum Scholar

VIII. Fall 2007 “Public Libraries” graduate class, Mondays, 9 a.m. to noon. Topics for the week: public library finances, user services.

2007-11-12T10:35:00.000-08:00

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. 5 November: “Tell Me More,” NPR (Host: Michel Martin; Topic: Native American Heritage Month)
B. 7 November: Duluth News Tribune (topic: Big Read Event; biographical)
C. 8 November: Newswatch Native America (topic: update on ALA initiatives)
C. 9 November: Fort Worth Star Tribune (topic: role of public libraries)
D. 9 November: taped greeting for Bulgarian libraries (topic: ABLE grant)

II. Media Coverage
1. Hillel Italie “…Little Tree”AP.
http://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/wireStory?id=3828203
2. “Libraries Celebrate National Native American Month, “ Tell Me More, NPR, 7 November 2007. Podcast available at http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=16069653
3. “Loriene Roy to Speak at Fond du Lac Community College,” Pine Journal, 8 November 2007.

II. Presentations:
1. “Can an ALA President Get RadiCAL?” Colorado Association of Libraries, Denver. (9 November 2007)

III. Meetings and visits:
1. 5 November: ALA Executive Committee conference call.
2. 6 November: Deborah Ultan, ARLIS President, conference planning call
3. 6 November: UT-Austin School of Information, Graduate Studies Committee
4. 7 November: Workplace Wellness Webmaster/Coordinator meeting
5. Colorado Association of Libraries
A. 8 November: (partial attendance) Nancy Pearl Keynote Presentation
B. 8 November: Dinner, REFORMA-Colorado Chapter (thank you, Orlando Archibeque)
C. 9 November: Exhibits
D. 9 November: CAL Business meeting
E. 9 November: Poster Session: “Evaluating Sources for Historical Event: The Wounded Knee Massacre”
F. 9 November: Poster Session: using KOHA in a small public library
G. 9 November: Workshop: “See Sally Kick Ass: A Librarian’s Guide to Personal Safety” (presenter: Fred Vogt)
E. 9 November: Awards Dinner & Ceremony
F. 10 November: Intellectual Freedom Committee Julie J. Boucher Memorial Lecture: Information, Civic Engagement, and Civil Rights (speaker: Nancy Kranich)
G. 10 November: Workshop: Cultura, Diversion y Libros: How to Develop Programs that Hook Spanish-Speakers! (speaker: Rita Aurora Puig)
H. 10 November: poster sessions
I. 10 November: Lunch with REFORMA-Colorado members
J. 10 November: Workshop: Bienvenidos: A Practical Guide to Serving the Spanish Speaking Community at your Library (speaker: Ruby Nugest)
K. 10 November: Workshop: Colorado Cultural Convergence: Spanish Settlements, Native American Peoples, and American Expansion (multiple speakers)

IV. Upcoming Travel:
12-15 November 2007, Big Read discussion, Cloquet, Minnesota
15-17 November 2007, California Association of School Libraries, Ontario, California

VII. For Fun
1. 9 November: Reception, Colorado Association of Libraries (thank you, Beth Wrenn-Estes, CAL Past-President)
2. 11 November: UT-Austin Women's basketball game. Final score: UT: 92; Missouri State: 55. Welcome Coach Goestenkors. Go 'Horns!

VIII. Fall 2007 “Public Libraries” graduate class, Mondays, 9 a.m. to noon. Students presented panels of genre fiction (mystery and western), highlighting historical coverage, classic titles and authors, selection aids, and service for readers.

2007-11-05T17:01:00.000-08:00

Dear Colleagues:
I want to provide you with an overview of some of the more important actions and items discussed at the Fall Executive Board meeting on October 20th and 21st.

The Board approved the annual Programmatic Priorities based on the Ahead to 2010 strategic plan, that will be recommended to Council at the Midwinter Meeting. The Board also reviewed the preliminary Fiscal Year 2007 financial results for the association for the fiscal year that concluded on August 31. The association ended the year with a surplus of revenues over expenditures, and the Board approved use of these funds for an additional salary adjustment for ALA staff, for special projects related to the strategic plan, and to build the association's reserve.

The Board also approved the Final Fiscal Year 2008 budget based on the budgetary ceilings approved by Council. This budget included some adjustments, leaving some funds available for special initiatives and projects related to the strategic plan.

The Board reviewed the Report of the joint Membership Committee and BARC Task Force on the Graduated Dues Study, which will be presented to Council by the Task Force at the Midwinter Meeting. The Board thanked the Task Force for its work, and approved the initiation of a membership demographic study as outlined in the report and recommended by BARC. ALA is also currently working with Dr. Jose Marie Griffiths on an IMLS funded library workforce study that should provide critical information on future employment trends in the profession. Both of these studies will collect, analyze, and summarize needed data that will help inform us about issues related to the association's dues structure.

The Board also heard reports from the Endowment Trustees, from BARC, the Washington Office, and the Tribal Library Advocacy Team. This team is updating the Training and Assistance for Tribal Library Procedures Manual, a key resource for tribal libraries. They also heard and discussed two additional reports: the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation-funded Public Library Technology and Access Study and the Web Site Usability Study.

Keith Michael Fiels and Mary Ghikas reported on progress in implementingthe Ahead to 2010 strategic plan. They also gave a status report on the pending reorganization arrangement between ALTA and FOLUSA. The plan involves FOLUSA serving in the role of providing executive and administrative services for ALTA for one year while the two organizations discuss a plan of action for a possible merger into a single joint ALA division.

Committee on Legislation Chair Camila Alire joined the meeting by telephone to discuss plans for a December Discussion on Government Information. This meeting will bring representatives from the Committee on Legislation, the Executive Board and interested divisions and round tables together to discuss how ALA units can best work together to effectively address issues relating to maintaining and improving access to government information.

The Board also reviewed a draft protocol for responding to requests for official ALA statements. The document is intended to help clarify the roles and responsibilities of ALA entities, including consulting other ALA units, when the association receives a request for an official position or for support of another organization's position.

The Board also approved updated Guidelines for Campaigning by Candidates for ALA Offices. In light of concerns regarding the financial burden on President and Treasurer now receive mailing labels and/or email addresses for all individuals listed in the Handbook of Organization (subject to member communication preferences). The guidelines also clarify issues related to endorsements by ALA units, elected officers and committee chairs. These changes take effect immediately and apply to candidates for president-elect in the spring 2008 election.

In closed session, the Board heard a legal update from ALA counsel Paula Goedert, reviewed nominations for Honorary membership, appointed a representative to the United States Board on Books for Young People, approved the Nominating Committee for the 2009 Election, received the 2008 slate of candidates from the ALA Nominating Committee, and discussed the Executive Director's Annual Evaluation.

On the Friday prior to the Board meeting, the Board met jointly with the divisions' Executive Directors and Executive Committees to discuss how to increase organizational excellence (goal six of the Ahead to 2010 strategic plan). Based on characteristics outlined in Seven Measures of Success, a publication of the American Society of Association Executives, the group identified possible areas where the association and divisions might best focus efforts in order to improve organizational excellence. A joint task force will be bring recommendations back to the group in order to develop an action plan.

More detailed information, including Board documents may be found at http://www.ala.org/ala/ourassociation/governanceofficeb/executiveboard/eboardactions/07fallmtg.htm Also, please let me know if you would like additional information on any of these items.

Sincerely,

Loriene RoyPresident

2007-11-05T03:55:00.000-08:00

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. 30 October: AP (Topic: Oprah’s inclusion of “The Education of Little Tree” on her Top Ten list)
B. 30 October: USA Today (Topic: public libraries contracting with collection agencies for overdue books)

II. Media Coverage
1. [announcement of ALA Presidency] “On the Wind: Shards, “ Native Peoples Arts & Lifeways Nov/Dec 2007.

II. Presentations:
1. “`If I Can Read, I Can Do Anything’: National Reading Club for Native American Children,” Native American Heritage Month, The Library of Congress, Washington, D.C. (2 November 2007) [Thank you, Office of Workforce Diversity, The Law Library of Congress, Center for the Book.]

III. Meetings and visits:
1 November: Mark Bard and girlfriend, Woodbine Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, Alexandria, Virginia. [Thank you, Pat May.]
1 November: Stopped by OITP Advisory Committee meeting, ALA Washington Office
1 November: Dinner with Barbara Folensbee-Moore, President, DC ALA Chapter, and Inee Slaughter and Gerald Hill, Indigenous Language Institute
2 November: Breakfast with Gabrielle Hill, RIF
2 November: Tour: Center for the Book, The Library of Congress
2 November: Lunch, librarians, Smithsonian Institution Libraries/NMAI, Cultural Resources Center
2 November: Tour: Smithsonian Institution Libraries technical services and acquisitions. [Thank you, Lynne Altstatt.]
3 November: staffed School of Information, The University of Texas at Austin booth, Texas Book Festival
4 November: Josh Dorfman, “The Lazy Environmentalist,” Texas Book Festival

IV. Upcoming Travel:
7-10 November 2007, Colorado Association of Libraries
12-15 November 2007, Big Read discussion, Cloquet, Minnesota
15-17 November 2007, California Association of School Libraries, Ontario, California

VII. For Fun
1. 3 November: Joe Ely author signing, Texas Book Festival
2. 3 November: Austin Bella Corda (young person’s guitar ensemble) recital, Hyde Park United Methodist Church. Bella Corda performed at my inauguration on 26 June 2007. For fans: Bella Corda was featured on air on the local NPR station last week on John Aeilli’s Eklectikos program. From the Aeilli Unleashed blog: “These kids are great.” You can read more on http://www.kut.org/. Just type “Bella Corda” in the search box.

VIII. Fall 2007 “Public Libraries” graduate class, Mondays, 9 a.m. to noon. Students presented panels of genre fiction (romance and science fiction), highlighting historical coverage, classic titles and authors, selection aids, and service for readers.

2007-10-29T15:52:00.000-07:00

Hello, Council,

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

+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

I. Communication: Interviews
A. 24 October 2007: Johnson County NPR station (outsourcing public library management)
B. 26 October 2007: In These Times (outsourcing public library management)

II. Media Coverage

A. “People,” Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals (CILIP), Update, October 2007. [biographical]
B. Capriccioso, Rob, “Promoting “Rock Star Readers”: First Indian ALA President Reaches Out to Native Youth,” American Indian Report 23 (10) (October 2007): 20-21.

II. Presentations:
A. Co-Presenter, “Honoring Generations: Recruiting and Preparing Native Librarians,” Poster Session, 2007 National Conference of Tribal Archives, Libraries, and Museums, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. (24 October 2007)
B. Keynote: “Opportunities during an ALA Presidential Year,” 2007 National Conference of Tribal Archives, Libraries, and Museums, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. (25 October 2007)
C. [video] Greetings from ALA, AASL National Conference, 25 October 2007
D. Greetings from ALA, California Library Association 109th Annual Conference and Exhibition, Long Beach, California. (27 October 2007)
D. Co-Presenter, “Weaving Partnerships with the Native Americans in Your Community,” California Library Association 109th Annual Conference and Exhibition, Long Beach, California. (27 October 2007)

III. Meetings and visits:
15 October 2007: Meet visiting Romanian librarians, School of Information, The University of Texas at Austin
B. Events at the 2007 National Conference of Tribal Archives, Libraries, and Museums
1. 22 October 2007: Welcoming Reception
2. 23 October 2007: Common Ground Breakfast Session: The Arizona Tribal Library Connection,
3. 23 October 2007: Opening Session
4. 23 October 2007: Challenges and Opportunities for Funding Indian Country
5. 23 October 2007: Awards Luncheon
6. 23 October 2007: Building the American Native Press Archives
7. 23 October 2007: Digital Media: Storytelling for the Modern Age
8. 23 October 2007: Exhibit Hall Reception
9. 23 October 2007: Dinner with Knowledge River Students, School of Information Resources and Library Science, University of Arizona
24 October 2007: General Session, “Calling All Indians, Dead or Alive” (Speaker: Tim Tingle)
24 October 2007: Poster Sessions
24 October 2007: Visitor Appreciation Luncheon; Keynote: “Tonto’s Revenge: Who is that Seminole in the Sioux Warbonnet?” (Speaker: Rennard Strickland),
24 October 2007: Connecting with the Past Through the Native American Flute (partial attendance)
24 October 2007: Government Information: How Your Depository Libraries Can Help Connect You to Consumer and Research Information
24 October 2007: An Evening of American Indian Culture, Oklahoma Cultural Center
25 October 2007: Common Ground Breakfast Session: Advances and Issues in Tribal Libraries
25 October 2007: From School Library to Cultural Outreach Center (partial attendance)
25 October 2007: Preserving Placenames: The Haa Aani: Out Land – Tlingit Project (partial attendance)
Meeting with iSchool student volunteers, 26 October 2007.
Events attended at the California Library Association 109th Annual Conference and Exhibition
26 October 2007: Grand Opening, Exhibit Hall Reception
27 October 2007: Opening General Session (speaker: Dr. Chip Heath)
27 October 2007: All Conference Reception on the Exhibit Floor
27 October 2007: Library Directors on Internet Issues: At the Library and in the Community (partial attendance)
27 October 2007: CLA Round Table Meetings (African American Librarians; Native Libraries) (partial attendance)
27 October 2007: Management Services Section President’s Program and Annual Meeting: Making Cities Stronger: Public Library Contributions to Local Economic Development (partial attendance)
27 October 2007: SJSU School of Library and Information Science Alumni Reception
27 October 2007: Dessert and Cultural Dance

IV. Upcoming Travel:
2 November 2007, Native American Heritage Month presentation, Library of Congress, DC
7-10 November 2007, Colorado Association of Libraries

VII. For Fun
26 October 2007: Dinner with Dr. Ken Haycock, Director, SJSU School of Library and Information Science
27 October 2007: reception with new conference attendees
VIII. Fall 2008 “Public Libraries” graduate class, Mondays, 9 a.m. to noon. Class discussion of public library directors and leadership. Background on public library boards, library districts, and typology of public library patrons

2007-10-23T09:14:00.000-07:00

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. 15 October 2007: Boston Globe (topic: Outsourcing public library management)
B. 16 October 2007: Videotaped interview in Monterrey, Mexico for the Nuevo Leon section of AMBAC.
C. 17 October 2007: Videotaped greeting for national AASL conference. [Thank you Alex Hershey and Tony Cherian!]
D. 18 October 2007: Los Angeles newspaper (topic: patrons and competition for computing services in public library branches)

II. Presentations:
A. 16 October 2007: “Celebracion de la comunidad, colaboracion y cultura: Plan Presidencial ALA 2007/2008,” AMBAC Nuevo Leon Seccion/Feria del Libro, Monterrey, Mexico. [Thank you, Elias Tzoc, for translating my talk into Spanish; muchas gracias, Reymundo Juarez, for your kind assistance.]

III. Meetings and visits:
18 October 2007: Parliamentary refresher (with Eli Mina), Chicago.
18 October 2007: Meeting Effectiveness Task Force meeting, Chicago.
18 October 2007: Meeting with Jenifer Grady about Workplace Wellness initiative, Chicago.
18 October 2007: Meeting with Lorelle Swader about Task Force on Supporting Library and Information Science Education Through Practice, Chicago.
18 October 2007: Meeting with Dale Lipschultz about Circle of Literacy Task Force, Chicago.
18 October 2007: Meeting with Wendy Prellwitz and Karen Letarte about 2008 Many Voices, Many Nations Event, Chicago.
18 October 2007: WebJunction.org Advisory group conference call.
18 October 2007: Meeting with Deidre Ross and JoAnne Kempf about ALA Presidential Program at the 2008 ALA Midwinter meeting, Chicago.
18 October 2007: Dinner with JoAnne Kempf to review Presidential Initiatives, Chicago.
19 October 2007: Board Effectiveness Session (Eli Mina), Chicago.
19 October 2007: ALA Divisions Concurrent Meeting, Chicago.
20 October 2007: ALA Executive Board Fall Meeting, Session I, Chicago.
21 October 2007: ALA Executive Board Fall Meeting, Session II.

IV. Upcoming Travel:
22-25 October: Third national Conference on Tribal Libraries Archives, and Museums: Oklahoma City
26-28 October: California Library Association, Long Beach.

VII. For Fun
16 October 2007: Toured Feria del Libro, Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico and lunch with AMBAC staff.
19 October 2007: Social meeting with Laurie Arnold, Associate Director, Collections, Darcy McNichol Collection, Newberry Library.
20 October 2007: Social meeting with Della Nohl (sister from Sheboygan, WI)

VIII. Fall 2008 “Public Libraries” graduate class, Mondays, 9 a.m. to noon. Students presented issues panels on USA P.A.T.R.I.O.T. Act and censorship.

2007-10-14T19:43:00.000-07:00

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. 11 October 2007: Boston Globe (Topic: varying circulation of Cds/Dvds and Text; changes in libraries)

II. Presentations:
“Meet the ALA President,” Illinois Library Association 2007 Annual Conference, Springfield, Illinois. (September 10, 2007)

“Serving the Changing Iowa Landscape,” Iowa Library Association Annual Conference, Coralville, Iowa. (September 12, 2007)

“Cultivating Leaders: Empowering Leaders from Within,” Iowa Library Association Annual Conference, Coralville, Iowa. (September 12, 2007)

III. Meetings and visits:
1. October 9, 2007: Public Library Forum Reception, Illinois Library Association Annual Conference

2. October 10, 2007: Lunch with ILA Cultural and Racial Diversity Committee

3. October 10, 2007: Book Cart Drill Team, 2007 State Championship, Illinois Library Association Annual Conference

4. October 10, 2007: Illinois State Library and Consortium of Academic and Research Libraries in Illinois (CARLI) Reception

5. October 10, 2007: Poster Session: The PolyTalk Project, Illinois Library Association Annual Conference

6. October 11, 2007: University of Illinois Graduate School of Library and Information Science Alumni Reception, Illinois Library Association Annual Conference, (brief stop)

7. October 11, 2007: Exhibits, Illinois Library Association Annual Conference

8. October 11, 2007: Banquet, Iowa Library Association Annual Conference (featuring Masha Hamilton)

9. October 12, 2007: General Session, “Social Libraries: The 2.0 Phenomenon,” Iowa Library Association Annual Conference. (Speaker; Stephen Abram)

10. October 12, 2007: Lunch, “All Iowa Reads Author Presentation,” Iowa Library Association Annual Conference. (Speaker: Jeffrey Kluger)

IV. Upcoming Travel:

15-16 October: AMBAC District meeting in Monterrey, Mexico

17-21 October: ALA Executive Board Fall Meeting

VI. Publications:

A. “President’s Message: Circle of Learning,” American Libraries 38 (9) (October 2007): 6.

VII. For Fun

October 9, 2007: Lincoln Tomb State Historic Site, Springfield, Illinois

October 9, 2007: Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum, Springfield Illinois. Thank you, Jan Ison!

October 10, 2007: All-Conference Reception, Illinois Library Association Annual Conference, Springfield, Illinois

October 11, 2007: President’s Party, Iowa Library Association Annual Conference

VIII. Fall 2008 “Public Libraries” graduate class, Mondays, 9 a.m. to noon. Students presented issues panels on Internet filtering, services for immigrants, and National Security Letters. Also, student advising for spring 2008 semester.

2007-10-08T05:07:00.000-07:00

Canadian Thanksgiving Day, 2nd Monday in October
8 October 2007

My colleague, Dr. Norman Horrocks, reminds me that today is a holiday in Canada for the end of the harvest: Canadian Thanksgiving Day. He remembers this as a day when this hymn was sung:
"We plough the fields and scatter the good seed on the land but it is fed and watered by God's almighty hand."

Wikipedia notes that Canadian Thanksgiving day is "A celebration of being thankful for what one has and the bounty of the previous year."

I have even more things to be thankful for this year--including the many kindnesses extended to me by ALA members, experiences that allowed me to meet and interact with others, stable & good health, and the arrival of many opportunities.

2007-10-07T15:20:00.000-07:00

Hello, Council!

Here’s just a brief update on selected activities over the past week or so.
On Thursday, 4 October, I celebrated my 100th day in service as ALA President.
Cheers,
Loriene Roy

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I. Communication: Interviews
A. 2 October 2007: Las Vegas Sun (Topic: libraries and technology)
B. 2 October 2007: Maria Sanchez Radio Program (Topic: Banned Books Week)
C. 4 October 2007: Dallas Morning News (Topic: gaming in public libraries)

II. Communication: Interview Placements
A. 4 October 2007: NPR, “Tell Me More,” with Michel Martin. (Topic: Banned Books Week) Podcast on npr.com

II. Presentations:
4 October 2007: “Celebrating Community, Collaboration and Culture: An ALA Presidential Year,” Idaho Library Association
4 October 2007: “Greetings from the American Library Association,” First Session Annual Business Meeting, Idaho Library Association

III. Meetings and visits:
1 October 2007: ALA Executive Committee Conference Call
2 October 2007: UT-Austin, School of Information, Graduate Studies Committee
3 October 2007: Meeting with Second Life Trainer, Joe Sanchez. Visit to Banned Books Week Fireworks on Second Life.
4 October 2007: “Keynote Address with Brenda Bailey-Hainer: Reaching Out to Your Users with Technology,” Idaho Library Association
4 October 2007: Exhibits, Idaho Library Association
4 October 2007: visited technology display (played with Wii) sponsored by SPLAT, Special Projects Library Action Team, Idaho Library Association
4 October 2007: Conference luncheon with Kirby Larson, “But I don’t even like history: How I came to write a historical novel,” Idaho Library Association
4 October 2007: “You Too Can Write for Children,” Idaho Library Association
4 October 2007: First Session Annual Business Meeting, Idaho Library Association
4 October 2007: Intellectual Freedom Auction, Idaho Library Association
4 October 2007: Dinner and Awards, Idaho Library Association. Conference theme: “Get Groovy: Books, Blogs & Library 2.0.”

IV. Upcoming Travel:
9-11 October: Illinois Library Association
11-12 October: Iowa Library Association
15-16 October: AMBAC meeting in Monterrey, Mexico
17-21 October: ALA Executive Board Fall Meeting

VI. Writing:
Submitted final version of keynote address paper to LIANZA conference proceedings, “Celebrating Community, Collaboration, and Culture: 2007/2008 ALA Presidential Plans.”
With Antony Cherian, “Documenting Histories of Underrepresented Voices,” JCLC Conference Proceedings.
Drafted President’s Message for the December issue of “American Libraries.”
Drafted English version of AMBAC address. Elias Tzoc is translating the document into Spanish

VII. For Fun
1. 6 October 2007: Austin Classical Guitar Society. McCallum High School Student Performance followed by the International Concert Series featuring Pepe Romero.
2. 7 October 2007: “Metamorphoses. A play.” The Theatre at McCallum Fine Arts Academy, McCallum High School, Austin, Texas

VIII. Fall 2008 “Public Libraries” graduate class, Mondays, 9 a.m. to noon. Topics for this week included public library reorganization, public library directors, and leadership. Students continue brief reports of public library histories and started public library director reports. Reviewed upcoming assignments, especially the upcoming public library issues panels.

2007-10-02T09:40:00.000-07:00

Subject: LRoy: recent activities to 28 Sept 2007

Hello, Council,

Here's just a brief update on selected activities over the past week or so. I think that the piece on Banned Books Week for the NPR Program, "Tell Me More," will air on Tuesday, 2 October. Alex Hershey will put a link to the podcast on the Prez website.

Cheers,Loriene Roy
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I. Communication: Interviews
A. 24 Sept: That Other Paper (Austin, Texas) (Topic: Banned Books Week)
B. 24 Sept: Commercial Appeal (Tennessee) (Topic: Banned Books Week)
C. 24 Sept: The Daphne Bulletin (Alabama) (Topic: Banned Books Week)
D. 25 Sept: Rehearsal Interview: NPR, "Tell Me More" (Topic: Banned Books Week)
E. 26 Sept: NPR, "Tell Me More," (Topic: Banned Books Week)
F. 25 Sept: AP (Topic: Outsourcing Public Library Management

II. Media Placements:
A. Oder, Norman, "ALA President Criticizes Bureau of Prisons, Just Before Policy Change Regarding Removal of Religion Books," Library Journal 27 September 2007 [online and print versions]

III. Presentations:
A. 26 Sept.: (Co-Presenter) Public Meeting on DTV, Department of Commerce, Washington, D.C.
B. 27 Sept.: "Working in a Feminized Profession: How Others See Us, How We See Ourselves,"Gender Week, SUNY-Buffalo.
C. 29 Sept.: Banned Books Week Read Out!, Chicago

IV. Publications:

A. Press Release: "American Library Association President Loriene Roy Releases Statement on Removal of Religious Texts from Prison Libraries, ala.org, 24 September 2007.

V. Meetings and visits:
A. 25 Sept: Staff, National Museum of the American Indian
B. 26 Sept: Reading is Fundamental
C. 26 Sept: Students, University of Buffalo, Department of Library and Information Studies
D. 27 Sept: Gravesite, Red Jacket, Buffalo, New York
E. 27 Sept: P.S. 19, Native American Magnet School, Buffalo, New York, including visit to school library
F. 27 Sept: Music Library, University of Buffalo Libraries (brief visit)
G. 27 Sept: Social Sciences collection, University of Buffalo Libraries (brief visit)
H. 27 Sept: University of Buffalo, Department of Library and Information Studies
I. 28 Sept: Buffalo Public Library, Main Branch. Thank you: Mary Jean Jakubowski
J. 28 Sept: Bureau of Indian Affairs, Office of Indian Education Programs
K. 28 Sept: National Book Festival Reception, Performance, and Dinner, Washington, D.C.

VI. Upcoming Travel:

A. 3-6 October: Idaho Library Association annual fall conference, "Get Groovy@Your Library: Books, Blogs & 2.0."

B. 9-11 October: Illinois Library Association Annual Conference

C. 11-12 October: Iowa Library Association Annual Conference, "Iowa Libraries: Cultivating the Future."

VII. For Fun:

A. 27 Sept: Animal Outfitters, Inc., 264 Bryant Street, Buffalo, NY
B. 27 Sept: Niagara Falls (American side) Thank you, Dr. Lorna Peterson and Susana Tejada

VIII. Fall 2008 "Public Libraries" graduate class, Mondays, 9 a.m. to noon. Topics for this week included public library mission(s), standards, planning documents, organizational structures. Review of upcoming assignments, including public library issues panels. Student mini-reports on public library histories.

2007-10-02T09:34:00.000-07:00

Activities up to 23 September 2007

Hello, Council!

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

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I. Communication: Interviews
A. 17 Sept 2007: American Indian Report (topic: biography; ALA services; Indian literacy)

II. Presentations:
A. "Increasing Diversity and Reducing Disparities in Academics and the Workplace," Minority Access National Role Models Conference, Washington, D.C. (September 15, 2007)

B. "ALA Service; Native Culture," Undergraduate Native American History class, University of Louisville (Instructor: Kentucky State Representative Reginald Meeks) (September 19, 2007)

C. "Libraries: Understanding and Respecting Cultural Perspectives of Indigenous Peoples and Tribal Communities," University of Louisville NETWORK, Louisville, Kentucky. (September 20, 2007)

D. "Centering on Celebrating Community, Collaboration, and Culture," Kentucky Library Association, Kentucky School Media Association (KLA/KSMA) Annual Joint Conference, Louisville, Kentucky. (September 21, 2007)

III. Meetings and visits:

A. Sept. 15: Attended lecture: "Setting a National Agenda for Diversity: Proposed Congressional Resolution to Encourage Diversity," Minority Access National Role Models Conference, Washington, D.C. Speaker: Attorney F. Michael Higginbotham, Professor of Law, University of Baltimore

B. Sept. 15: Attended SeniorNet update on tech labs in Indian Country, Washington, D.C.

C. Sept. 15: visited Resource Center, National Museum of the American Indian, Washington, D.C. (Host: Chris Turner)

D. Sept. 15: toured Exhibit: "Identity by Design: Tradition, Change, and Celebration in Native Women's Dresses," National Museum of the American Indian

E. Sept. 15: Minority Access National Role Models Conference Award Banquet Honoring the Honorable Louis Stokes, Washington, D.C.

F. Sept. 20: "`Much is happening in the world of gaming' " General Session, KLA/KSMA Annual Joint Conference, Louisville, Kentucky. (Speaker: Jenny Levine)

G. Sept. 20: University of Louisville Libraries, including touring;
a. Ekstrom Library, including the Robotic Retrieval System
b. Special Collections, Rare Books & Photographic Archives, Ekstrom Library
c. Photographic archives
d. Photographic exhibit
Thank you, Ms. Hannelore Rader and staff!

H. Sept. 20: "Second Life MUVEs into Libraries and Education: A Metaverse for Outreach, Service and More," (part of session), KLA/KSMA Annual Joint Conference, Louisville, Kentucky. (Speakers; Wohlstein, Kraemer, Schwartz).

I. Sept. 21: "KSMA Program & Business Meeting Luncheon, KLA/KSMA Annual Joint Conference, Louisville, Kentucky.

J. Sept. 21: "General Session: Building and Strengthening Communities: Advocating Our Future," KLA/KSMA Annual Joint Conference, Louisville, Kentucky. (Speaker: Dr. Ken Haycock)

K. Sept. 21: Meeting of the Southeast Chapter of REFORMA, Louisville, Kentucky

IV. Upcoming Travel:

A. 25 Sept.: Public Meeting on DTV, Washington, D.C.
B. 27 Sept.: Gender Week, SUNY-Buffalo
C. 28 Sept: National Book Festival Performance and Dinner, Washington, D.C.
D. 29 Sept.: Banned Books Week Read Out!, Chicago

V. Publications:

A. Second President's Message in American Libraries on making global connections, Sept. 2007

VI. Writing:

A. Co-wrote with Alex Hershey a paper for JCLC Conference proceedings on service within ALA.

B. Wrote four book reviews for Yellow Medicine Review.C. Reviewing manuscript submissions for "The Service Connection"; creating bibliography.

VII. For Fun:

A. Sept. 20: toured exhibit, "Film, Plates and Camera Movements: Large Format Photography from the 19th through the 21st Century," Photographic Archives Gallery, Ekstrom Library, University of Louisville.

B. Sept. 20: "Walking Ghost Tour & Dessert at DuPont Mansion," KLA/KSMA Annual Joint Conference, Louisville, Kentucky.

C. Sept. 20: "Spirits in the Night: KLA Talent Show," KLA/KSMA Annual Joint Conference, Louisville, Kentucky.

D. Sept. 21: Tour, Glassworks, Louisville, Kentucky

VIII. Fall 2008 "Public Libraries" graduate class, Mondays, 9 a.m. to noon. Topics for this week included historical groundings, first brief report on the history of individual public libraries, mission(s) of public libraries, preview of upcoming topics, including library boards, standards, issues, popular fiction, collection development, and funding/financial basis. --

2007-10-02T09:25:00.000-07:00

Update on LRoy's Activities to 13 Sept 20007
Kia ora (hello in Maori language), Council!
Here's just a brief update on selected activities over the past week.
Cheers,
Loriene Roy
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I. Communication:
A. Scheduled interviews with:
1. Native America Voice One Radio, 15 September (topic: biography)
2. NPR, "Tell Me More," 26 September (topic: Banned Books Week)
3. Maria Sanchez Morning Show (radio California), (topic: Banned Books Week)

II. Media:
Completed interviews with:
1. Auckland City Libraries media staff, 6 Sept 2007 (topic: biography; ALA)
2. Radio Waitea, Auckland, Aotearoa/New Zealand

III. Presentations:
A. "If I Can Read, I Can Do Anything," Auckland City Libraries Leadership Forum, Auckland, Aotearoa/New Zealand. (September 5, 2007)
B. "72 Days and Counting: Living a Year as ALA President," Te Ropu Whakahau (Maori in Libraries and Information Management) Auckland, Aotearoa/New Zealand (September 6, 2007)
C. "Keynote Address: Celebrating Community, Collaboration, and Culture: Plans for an ALA Presidential Year," LIANZA Conference 2007, Rotorua, Aotearoa/New Zealand (September 10, 2007)

IV. Meetings and visits:
A. 4 September 2007: Visit to Devonport Public Library/Te Whare Matauranga o Devonport, North Shore, Auckland, Aotearoa/New Zealand. http://www.shorelibraries.govt..nz/. (saw the huge Moreton Bay fig tree ("Albert") located outside the library!
B. 4 September 2007: dinner hosted by Auckland City Libraries Group Manager, Kay Forrester
C. 5 September 2007: toured Auckland City Libraries/Tamaki Pataka Korero. Check out the magnificent Hokianga exhibit prepared by Whina Te Whiu and her team. http://www.aucklandcitylibraries.com/
D. 5 September 2007: Otahuhu Community Library (branch)
E. 5 September 2007: Glen Innes Community Library (branch)
F. 5 September 2007: Panmure Community Library (branch)
G. 6 September 2007: Auckland Museum cultural program
H. 6 September 2007: meeting on new national librarian registration program
I. 7 September 2007: Mahi Mareikura: Special Collections at the University of Waikato, Hamilton, Aotearoa/New Zealand (Pei Te Hurinui Jones Papers)
J. 7 September 2007: Wananga O Aotearoa Library (tribal college), Hamilton, Aotearoa/New Zealand
K. 8 September 2007: Powhiri (traditional welcome) at Wananga O Aotearoa
L. 8-9 September 2007: joined Nautical Studies Program at Wananga O Aotearoa for evening class and morning rowing exercises. Stayed in marae-style housing on campus.
M. LIANZA (Library and Information Association New Zealand Aotearoa)Conference 2007, Rotorua, Aotearoa/New Zealand. Activities I attended include:
1. 9 Sept: Powhiri (Maori traditional welcome ceremony)
2. 9 Sept: LIANZA 2007 Welcome Drinks
3. 10 Sept: Welcome and Opening
4. 10 Sept: LIANZA Presidential Address
5. 10 Sept: State of Nation (National Librarian, Penny Carnaby)
6. 10 Sept: LIANZA Fellowship Presentations
7. 10 Sept: visited exhibits
8. 10 Sept: Key Note: The Creative Paradigm in Emerging Maori Communities (Te Ahukaramu Charles Royal)
9. 10 Sept: Concurrent Session: Te Kaupapa Hami Tahi A Plan for Partnership 2005-2010 Policy
10. 10 Sept: Concurrent Session: Putumohio: Making the Translation
11. 10 Sept: LIANZA Awards
12. 10 Sept: Te Ropu Whakahau dinner
13. 11 Sept: reviewed poster sessions
14. 11 Sept: LIANZA Fellowship Presentations
15. 11 Sept: Keynote Address: TraNZForm or Die (Roy Tennant)
16. 11 Sept: Concurrent Session: From To Do To Ta Dah! PhD in Librarianship
17. 11 Sept: Children's Book Awards
18. 11 Sept: Concurrent Session: "Does My Bun Look Big in This? Getting Proactive About Changing Our Image."
19. 11 Sept: Concurrent Session: "Outsourcing Management of US Public Libraries-What Can We Learn?"
20. 11 Sept: LIANZA AGM (general membership meeting)
21. 11 Sept: Conference Dinner
22. 12 Sept: Keynote Address: Customer Excellence (Ian Brooks)
23. 12 Sept: Personal Transformation (Paula Ryan)
24. 12 Sept: Transformational Leadership and Its Implications for the Library Profession
25. 12 Sept: Proporoaki and Conference Closing
26. 12 Sept: Farewell Afternoon Tea

V. Upcoming Travel:
A. 14-16 September: "National Role Models Conference," Arlington, VA
B. 19-22 September: Kentucky Library Association

VI. Writing:
A. Reviewing manuscript submissions for "The Service Connection"; creating bibliography.

VII. Appointments
1. University of Arizona, School of Information Resources and Library Science, Knowledge River Steering Advisory Committee

VIII. For Fun
1. 4 Sept 2007: Touring Auckland, including Victoria Market.
2. 6 Sept 2007: Touring Mission Bay area, Auckland
3. 8 Sept 2007: Gallagher Great Race Rowing Competition (women: Melbourne and University of Waikato; men: Harvard and University of Waikato); Hamilton Market
4. 8 Sept 2007: watched All Blacks (Aotearoa/New Zealand) and Italy rugby game on TV. Go All Blacks!

2007-09-02T12:36:00.000-07:00

Hello, Council, Here's just a brief update on selected activities over the pastweek. Cheers, Loriene Roy +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
I. Communication:
A. Telephone chats with chairs of committees; one more completed, scheduling others.

II. Media: Thank you, Jennifer Petersen for helping me prepare for interviews!
Completed interviews with:
A. 28 August 2007: Colorado Radio, "The Joe White Radio Show" (topic: Library Card Sign-Up Month and general library topics)
B. 29 August 2007: Des Moines Register (topic: digitization of library books)
C. 29 August 2007: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (topic: follow-up fact check for interview on reading lists)
D. 31 August 2007: Olathe (Kansas) Newspaper (topic: Library Card Sign-Up Month)

III. Publications:
A. "Indigenous Libraries and Innovative Multicultural Services," in IFLA Satellite, "Innovative Library Services for All" Proceedings, Available at http://lib.tut.ac.az/ifla/documents/lorieneroy.pdf. Accessed on 28 August 2007.
B. "(with Sara Albert) "Bienvenidos!: Celebrating Community, Collaboration, and Culture," REFORMA Newsletter 25 (1/2) (Spring/Summer 2007): 8.

IV. Meetings:
A. 29 August 2007: Media updating with ALA staff, conference call
B. 31 August 2007: Toured redesigned commons area in PCL Library on UT-Austin campus

V. Upcoming Travel:
A. LIANZA national conference, Rotorua, Aotearoa/New Zealand, 2-13 September

VI. Writing:
A. Wrote 6 talks for Fall 2007 presentations
B. Prepared sets of PowerPoint slides to accompany talks
C. Preparing final evaluation report for the 2006 Joint Conference of Librarians of Color
D. Completed 4th column for "American Libraries"
E. Submitted monthly contribution to the "Library Leadership Network"

VII. Appointments:
A. University of Texas at Austin, College of Education, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Graduate Council

VIII. For Fun
A. Reception for departing Architecture Librarian, Janine Henri
B. Attended opening UT-Austin football game. Texas: 21; Arkansas State: 13. Go 'Horns!

2007-08-25T08:56:00.000-07:00

Activities 6-16 August

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I. Communication:
A. Telephone chats with chairs of committees; two more completed, scheduling others.
B. Sending brief updates to blog (url in signature banner, below)
Note: we have 4 blogs, 3 of which are devoted to our major task forces:
http://literacy-circle.blogspot.com/
http://lis-education.blogspot.com/
http://workplace-wellness.blogspot.com/

II. Media: Thank you, Sara Albert, Jennifer Petersen, Macey Morales for helping me prepare for interviews!

Completed interviews with:
A. 6 August 2007: Chicago Tribune. (drive-up library services)
B. 8 August 2007: AP (education in librarianship; LIS education)

Selected media coverage:
A. Holeywell, Ryan, "Library Experts: Outsourcing of Management at the San Juan Public Library Receives Mixed Reaction," The Monitor, 5 August 2007. Available at: http://www.themonitor.com/news/library_4286___article.html/say_libraries.html.

III. Publications:
A. "Wellness: For Our Communities, For Ourselves," 2007 Trejo Foster Foundation Institute Proceedings. Available at http://www.sir.arizona.edu/trejo/roytext.pdf. Accessed on 5 August 2007.

IV. Presentations:
A. Keynote: "Indigenous Libraries and Innovative Multicultural Services," IFLA Satellite, Innovative Multicultural Library Services for AllWith Special Reference to Literacy, Learning and Linguistic Diversity, Pretoria, South Africa. (16 August 2007)

V. Meetings:
A. 6 August 2007: ALA Executive Committee
B. Tour: Wespark Community Library, joint community and school library, Pretoria, South Africa, 16 August 2007

V. Writing:
A. Prepared paper on traditional knowledge for IFLA
B. Preparing final evaluation report for the 2006 Joint Conference of Librarians of Color
C. Drafted 3rd column for "American Libraries"
D. Submitted monthly contribution to the "Library Leadership Network"
E. Writing Fall 2007 conference presentations

VI. For Fun!
A. 3 days at Kruger National Park with family: lions, hyena, leopard, elephants, giraffes, etc. No email or cell phone!

2007-08-25T08:54:00.000-07:00

73rd IFLA General Conference & Council, World Library & Information Congress

Saturday, 18 August 2007
1. USA Caucus Meeting

Sunday, 19 August 2007
1. Opening Session
2. PC Hearing on IFLA’s Professional Structure
3. Program: National Libraries: The future of National Libraries: convergence and partnerships
4. Exhibition opening; helped staff the ALA Booth
5. Meeting with AMBAC officials
6. Reception: Access to Learning Award

Monday, 20 August 2007
1. IFLA Press Conference
2. Program: @Your Library campaign for the world’s libraries
3. Program: Regional Activities with Education and Training
4. Helped staff the ALA Booth
5. Program: IFLA President: Indigenous Knowledge (helped answer audience questions)
6. Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Access to Learning Award (ATLA). Congratulations, Northern Territories Library in Australia!
7. Conference Beach Party

Tuesday, 21 August 2007
1. Program: President-Elect, “Libraries on the Agenda”
2. Program: Stories without Writing: Local and Family History Beyond the Written Word
3. Poster Sessions
4. National Association Members Meeting
5. Helped staff the ALA Booth
6. OCLC reception: Wreck Aquarium

Wednesday, 22 August 2007
Program: Social Inclusion
Poster Sessions
Helped staff the ALA Booth
Program: Preservation in African Collections: Perspectives and Case Studies
Program: The history of libraries and librarianship in Sub-Sahara Africa
Cultural Gala at City Hall and Church Walk

Thursday, 23 August 2007
1. Program: Regional Activities with IFLA/ALP
2. IFLA Closing Session
3. IFLA Council Meeting

Friday, 24 August 2007: sat in a number of business meetings of these sections
Information Literacy
Reading
Meeting: radio Gagasi
Library Services to Multicultural Populations
School Libraries and Resource Centers
Information Technology
Regional Activities

Presentations:
(co-presenter) “Copyright and Other Legal Matters,” 73rd IFLA General Conference & Council World Library and Information Congress, Durban, South Africa. (20 August 2007)
(co-presenter) “Library Services to Multicultural Populations,” 73rd IFLA General Conference & Council World Library and Information Congress, Durban, South Africa. (23 August 2007)

For fun:
Thursday, 23 August, Dinner out with Management of Library Associations Section
Thursday, 24 August, Zulu Jazz club
Saturday, 25 August, Valley of 1000 Hills tour

Recent Media Placements:
1. Brittain, Amy, “High School Readings Lists Get A Modern Makeover: Find Out What Recent Bestsellers Are Taking Their Place Next to Classics at Schools Across the US,” Christian Science Monitor, 8 August 2007. http://www.csmonitor.com/2007/0808/p13s01-legn.html
2. Kamara, Marget, “ALA Inaugurates its First American Indian President,” Diverse Issues in Higher Education 3 August 2007. http://diverseeducation.com/artman/publish/article_8966.shtml
3. Brezosky, Lynn, “Border Cities Struggle to Find Librarians,” AP, 14 August 2007. http://www.chron.com/CDA/archives/archive.mpl?id=2007_4407097
4. “Librarian Interview: ALA President Loriene Roy,” 22 August 2007, Cynsations [Cynthia Leitich Smith’s blog]. Available at: http://cynthialeitichsmith.blogspot.com/2007/08/librarian-interview-ala-president.html

Publications
(with Jennifer Petersen and Rochelle Lefkowitz) “Librarians’ Tech Savvy,” USA Today, 9 August 2007. [letter to editor] http://blogs.usatoday.com/oped/2007/08/librarians-tech.html

2007-08-05T16:18:00.000-07:00

30 July – 5 August

I. Communication:
A. Telephone chats with chairs of committees; one more completed, scheduling others.
B. Sending brief updates to blog (url in signature banner,
below)
Note: we have 4 blogs, 3 of which are devoted to our major task forces:
http://literacy-circle.blogspot.com/
http://lis-education.blogspot.com/
http://workplace-wellness.blogspot.com/

II. Media:
Thank you, members of OLOS Subcommittee on Library Services on Bookmobiles and Jennifer Petersen at ALA for helping me prepare for interviews!

Completed interviews with:
A. 30 July 2007: New York Times. (topic: ‘new’ public library—services and architecture)
B. 30 July 2007: Austin American Statesman (topic: Harry Potter read-alikes)
C. 31 July 2007: Anniston Star, Alabama (topic: bookmobiles)
D. 1 August 2007: Christian Science Monitor (topic: summer reading lists for teens,
college freshmen)
E. 3 August 2007: The Monitor (Texas) (Topic: outsourcing public library management)
F. 3 August 2007: Diversity Issues in Higher Education (topic: biography; literacy in American Indian communities)

Selected media coverage:
A. 30 July 2007: Guest on “Native Horizons Radio Hour,” weekly radio program
aired on KOOP 97.1 FM, community radio station in Austin, Texas.
B. Advisory board membership now noted on “We Shall Remain” website, hosted by
WGBH-Boston, at http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/weshallremain/project/advisors.html
C. Reynolds, Jerry, “Loriene Roy Elected President of American Library
Association,” Indian Country Today, 1 August 2007, available at http://www.indiancountry.com/content.cfm?id=1096415479. Accessed on 1 August 2007.
D. “Ojibwe is Chief Librarian: ALA Inaugurates its First American Indian President,”
Newspaper Rock: Where Native American Meets Pop Culture,” http://www.bluecorncomics.com/newsrock.htm.
E. McCartney, Anthony, “Time’s Up: Libraries to Limit Patrons’ Computer Usage,” The Tampa Tribune, 30 July 2007. Available at: http://www.tbo.com/news/metro/MGBY6UF9Q4F.html
F. Myers, Bill, “Library Patrons Indignant at Southeast Library’s Lack of Classic
Titles,” The Washington Examiner, 2 August 2007. Available at: http://www.examiner.com/a-859884~Library_patrons_indignant_at_Southeast_Library_s_lack_of_classic_titles.html
G. Culp, Cindy V., “Overdue Library Materials Sparking Online Shutdowns,”
wacotrib.com, 28 July 2007. Available at: http://www.wacotrib.com/news/content/news/stories/2007/07/28/07282007wacoverduelibrary.html

III. Publications:
A. “President’s Message: A Celebration of Culture,” American Libraries 38 (7) (August
2007): 6.
B. “General Session Keynote Address: Welcome to my 2007-2008 ALA Presidential Year!
Celebrating Community, Collaboration, and Culture, “ Tennessee Libraries 57 (1). Available at http://www.tnla.org/displaycommon.cfm?an=1&subarticlenbr=110. Accessed on 5 August 2007.

IV. Presentations:
A. (Co-Presenter) “BCALA President’s Program,” 6th National Conference of African American
Librarians, Fort Worth, Texas. (August 4, 2007).

III. Meetings:
A. Meeting to provide information on the Forum Universal de las Culturas Monterrey 2007, Austin (Texas) City Hall. www.monterreyforum2007.org
B. 6th National Conference of African American Librarians, 2-5 August, Fort Worth.

IV. Upcoming Travel:
A. IFLA

V. Writing:
A. Preparing paper on traditional knowledge for IFLA
Preparing final evaluation report for the 2006 Joint Conference of Librarians of Color
Drafted 3rd column for “American Libraries”
Submitted monthly contribution to the “Library Leadership Network”

VI. For Fun! (education and networking)
Events at the 6th National Conference of African American Librarians:
A. Awards & Legacy Luncheon, 3 August 2007.
B. Rhythm of the Heartbeat! Welcome Reception, 3 August 2007.
C. Authors’ Luncheon, 4 August 2007.
D. A Night in the Stockyards-President’s Banquet, 4 August 2007.
E. Closing Brunch with a Few Good People, 5 August 2007.

Summary of Presidential Initiatives:

1. Workplace Wellness
2. Circle of Literacy
3. Supporting LIS Education Through Practice

Projects:

1. National Library Camp
2. Meeting Effectiveness Training
3. Oral History project of retired/retiring librarians

2007-08-03T12:58:00.000-07:00

Work underway for a new Directory of Ethnic Professionals in LIS

Hello, all,
I'm in Dallas for the 6th National Conference of African American Librarians. Along with attending programs, social events, and exhibits, I'm getting to connect with colleagues about their professional work.

George Grant shared with me his plans to produce a new edition of the "Directory of 20th Century Ethnic Professionals in LIS." You can share this news with your colleague and complete the webform at:

www.granthousepublishers.com/ethniclisdirectory.html

I'm heading there now ...

Loriene

2007-07-29T11:12:00.000-07:00

Activities, 23-29 July 2007

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I. Communication:

A. Telephone chats with chairs of committees; five more completed, scheduling others.

B. Sending brief updates to blog (url in signature banner, below)
Note: we have 4 blogs, 3 of which are devoted to our major task forces:
http://literacy-circle.blogspot.com/
http://lis-education.blogspot.com/
http://workplace-wellness.blogspot.com/

II. Media: Thank you to the Presidents of ALTA (Don Roalkvam) and PLA (Jan Sanders) for helping me in my preparation for the following media interviews.

Completed interviews with:

A. 23 July 2007. GENETics (Genetics Society of America newsletter). (topic: ISI impact factor, criteria used in serials evaluation, role of academic library subject specialists)
B. 25 July 2007. Chicago Tribune. (topic: library trustees and security badges)
C. 27 July 2007. Library Journal. (topic: impact of illegal immigration laws on libraries)
D. 27 July 2007. Newsweek. (topic: positive reception of new Harry Potter title by religious community)
E. 27 July 2007. The Washington Examiner (topic: public library collections and "book store" influence)
F. 27 July 2007. The Tampa Tribune (topic: public library policies on public access computing)

Selected media coverage:
A. "The Future of Library Science," Insider Higher Education, Podcast, http:insiderhighered.com/podcast. 24 July 2007.

Special honor:
A. The Senate of The State of Texas. Senate Proclamation No. 127. Available in "News" section at http://www.lorieneroy.com/. Reported on Newswatch Native America: http://www.newswatchnativeamerica.com/.

III. Meetings:
A. 23 July 2007: Workplace Wellness Taskforce conference call
B. 24 July 2007: Supporting LIS Education Through Practice: Capstone database project meeting
C. 25 July 2007: Call with WGBH-Boston about "We Shall Remain" PBS series
D. 25 July 2007: meeting with iSchool master's student on summer independent studies
E. 27 July 2007: meeting with colleague about the "Gathering of Readers" event for Circle of Literacy

IV. Upcoming Travel:
A. 2-5 August: 6th National Conference of African American Librarians, Fort Worth

V. Writing:
A. Preparing paper on traditional knowledge for IFLA
B. Preparing final evaluation report for the 2006 Joint Conference of Librarians of Color
C. Preparing abstracts and papers for upcoming presentations

VI. For Fun!

A. Millwood Branch of Austin Public Library, 10th anniversary party. Live band: Jolly Garogers, a pirate band. Aarrgghh, maties!

Summary of Presidential Initiatives:

1. Workplace Wellness2. Circle of Literacy3. Supporting LIS Education Through Practice

Projects:
1. National Library Camp2. Meeting Effectiveness Training3. Oral History project of retired/retiring librarians

2007-07-28T16:54:00.000-07:00

Resources for media contacts:

I respond to media requests almost every day.
Many of the recent requests have related to youth services topics--Harry Potter tops the list!
Here's a great resource to help you prepare for media interviews, and see the results of these interviews:

http://wikis.ala.org/yalsa/index.php/YALSA_&_YA_Services_in_the_News

Cheers,
Loriene

2007-07-28T10:12:00.000-07:00

National Day of the Cowboy ... and other reasons to celebrate

28 July 2007 is this year's National Day of the Cowboy (http://internationaldayofthecowboy.org/).

This reminds me of other events that we can celebrate at this time of the year:

27 July 2007: Centennial of the Kearny Public Library in New Jersey
25 July 2007: Ann Arbor District Library (Downtown Library)'s 50th Anniversary

2007-07-26T21:38:00.000-07:00

Happy 1oth Birthday, Millwood Branch, Austin Public Library!

Tonight I stopped by the Millwood Branch of APL and its 10th anniversary party. The party featured pizza and cake and (since it is Austin!) a live band--the Jolly Garogers. Aarrgghh! It's great to have a library-friendly pirate band!

http://www.jollygarogers.com/

2007-07-24T20:51:00.000-07:00

Senate of the State of Texas
Proclamation 127

Whereas, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize Loriene Roy, who has been elected president of the American Library Association, the largest and oldest organization of librarians in the world; and

Whereas, Loriene Roy began her career as a public librarian in Yuma, Arizona; she has served as a professor at the School of Information at The University of Texas at Austin since 1987; she is noted for her philosophy of inclusiveness and for drawing her American Indian heritage to embrace a library ethos based on the guiding ideas of community, collaboration, and culture; and

Whereas, Known for her deep concern with matters of education, social justice, and literacy, Loriene Roy views librarians as guardians of intellectual freedom and defenders of the public's reading rights; and

Whereas, She has traveled the world in her effort to study libraries and the different ways in which libraries serve indigenous peoples; her doctrine is that library is a concept, not merely a building that houses books, and that library represents a gathering place and a font of collective wisdom; and

Whereas, An Anishinabe who was raised in rural Minnesota, Loriene was inaugurated as president of the American Library Association at a black-tie gala in Washington, D.C., on June 26, 2007; now, therefore be it

Proclaimed, That the Senate of the State of Texas hereby commend Loriene Roy for her dedication to her profession and to the study of libraries and extend congratulations to her on her election as president of the American Library Association; and be it further

Proclaimed, That a copy of this Proclamation be prepared for her as an expression of high regard from the Texas Sentate.

Kirk Watson
Member, Texas Senate

I hereby certify that the above Proclamation was adopted.
Patsy Spaw
Secretary of the Senate

2007-07-23T16:56:00.001-07:00

A new appointment; an upcoming radio appearance!

I received an invitation to serve for one year on the Advovcacy Coordinating Group for ALA's Public Awareness Committee. I look forward to working with this group, chaired by the PAC's able Chair, Judith Gibbons.

On Monday, 30 July, I'm scheduled to be a guest on the community radio program, "Native Horizons." "The Native Horizons Radio program airs every Monday from 11AM to 12PM on KOOP, 91,7FM or on the net @ koop.org."

I'm continuing to put my media training to work!

2007-07-23T16:56:00.000-07:00

2007-07-22T17:26:00.000-07:00

Here's just a brief update on selected activities over the past week.

Cheers,

Loriene

+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
16-22 July

I. Communication:
A. Telephone chats with chairs of committees; one more completed, scheduling others.
B. Sending brief updates to blog (url in signature banner,
below)
Note: we have 4 blogs, 3 of which are devoted to our major task forces:
http://literacy-circle.blogspot.com/
http://lis-education.blogspot.com/
http://workplace-wellness.blogspot.com/

II. Media:

Attended a media day in Washington, DC, 18 July 2007. Thank you Macey Morales, Andy Bridges, and Rochelle Lefkowitz for making the arrangements for media day. Thanks to numerous colleagues for helping me prepare for media interviews: Presidents of AASL (Sara Johns), ALSC (Jane Marino), YALSA (Paula Brehm-Heeger), and PLA (Jan Sanders), along with librarians (including many former students) working in Texas, California, Washington, and New Jersey.

Completed interviews with:

A. 16 July 2007. Hosted one-hour national radio call-in program, Native
America Calling. (topic: “Native in the Spotlight” for July)
B. 16 July 2007. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. (topic: classics; literary canon)
C. 16 July 2007. Waco Tribune-Herald. (topic: public library fines)
D. 18 July 2007. Indian Country Today. (topic: biography; ALA Presidential plans)
E. 18 July 2007. Inside Higher Education: podcast. (topic: LIS education)
F. 18 July 2007. WAMU’s Morning Edition. (topic: library trends)
G. 18 July 2007. NPR, “Tell Me More.” (topic: multicultural children’s books)
H. 19 July 2007. Real Simple Magazine. (topic: how can patrons make the work lives
of librarians easier!)
I. 19 July 2007. El Dorado News Times. (topic: libraries coping with new
technologies)

Selected media coverage:
Anna T. Hirsh, “Book it for the Summer,” Healthy Living: Mind Body Soul column, Greenbay Press Gazette, 15 July 2007.
Available at: http://greenbaypressgazette.ctwfeatures.com/health/health_20070713_reading.html
B. Anna T. Hirsh, “Book it for the Summer,” Body & More column, Cecil Whig, 15
July 2007. Available at:
http://cecilwhig.ctwfeatures.com/health/health_20070713_reading.html
Michel Martin, “Tell Me More,” (NPR), “Multicultural Books Offer Diverse
Reading Experience,”
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=12093236&sc=emaf
“Loriene Roy – Interview on the Future of Libraries,” posted on Stephen Abram’s Blog, “Stephen’s Lighthouse,” at http://stephenslighthouse.sirsidynix.com/.
Long, Levi, “Local Fans Share Their Love for Harry Potter Series,” Arizona Daily Star, 15 July 2007. Available at: http://www.azstarnet.com/sn/relatedstories/191666.php.

III. Meetings:
A. 16 July 2007. Monthly Executive Board monthly conference call.
B. 17 July 2007. Reading is Fundamental, DC. Support for reading.
C. 17 July 2007. REFORMA President, Mr. Mario Ascencio
D. 18 July 2007. Producer, The Diane Rehm Show.
E. 18 July 2007. WGBH-NMAI: planning for “We Shall Remain” PBS television
program
F. 18 July 2007. Chronicle of Higher Education
G. With iSchool doctoral student on progress of his protoproposal paper
H. With iSchool master’s student on summer independent studies project on developing a planning document for future international indigenous librarians forums.
I. With iSchool master’s student and Dr. Dale Lipschultz on literacy project

IV. Upcoming Travel:

A. 2-5 August: 6th National Conference of African American Librarians, Fort Worth

V. Writing:

A. Preparing paper on traditional knowledge for IFLA
Preparing final evaluation report for the 2006 Joint Conference of Librarians of Color
Revising program proposal for 2008 Public Library Association conference
D. Preparing abstracts for upcoming presentations

VI. For Fun!
20 June 2007: Stopped by local independent bookstore, Book People, as they prepared for a Harry Potter party.
20 June 2007: Attended local production of Martin McDonagh’s play, “A Skull in Connemara.” Great lead actors, especially Sam Kokajko as Mairtin Hanlon.
21 June 2007: Took another quick peek at “The American Twenties” exhibition in the Ransom Center Galleries at the University of Texas at Austin. Check out the website at www.hrc.utexas.edu/exhibitions/programs.

Summary of Presidential Initiatives:

1. Workplace Wellness
2. Circle of Literacy
3. Supporting LIS Education Through Practice

Projects:

1. National Library Camp
2. Meeting Effectiveness Training
3. Oral History project of retired/retiring librarians

2007-07-21T09:56:00.000-07:00

We invite you to contribute to the Task Force blogs:

1.
http://literacy-circle.blogspot.com/

Send us input on the Circle of Literacy plans--focusing on library services for those incarcerated, immigrant populations, and indigenous children

2.
http://lis-education.blogspot.com/

Send us input on our task force addressing how to support library and information science education through practice

3. http://workplace-wellness.blogspot.com/

Send us info on workplace wellness!

Just get a free Google account so that you can use blogger. com. If I can do this, so can you!

http://

2007-07-20T13:38:00.000-07:00

10,000 Steps

You might be familiar with this great wellness tool. My issue is finding a good pedometer, remembering to wear it, and wearing clothing that makes it easy to wear a pedometer!

You can also receive daily email messages (sample, below) to remind you to record your steps!

Hi Loriene,
We hope your stepping went well yesterday. Here's a reminder to submit your steps from yesterday.
To enter your steps now simply follow this link:http://10000steps.org.au/?page=steplog/daily_entry
Happy Stepping,10,000 Stepshttp://www.10000steps.org.au/

2007-07-19T20:38:00.000-07:00

Recent reads

I mentioned a number of titles on the NPR program, "Tell Me More." Here they are!

*Board book:

Blacksheep, Beverly, illustrator. Baby's First Laugh. Flagstaff, AZ: Salina Bookshelf, 2003.

*Graphic Novels:

Helfer, Andrew. Malcolm X: A Graphic Biography. New York: Hill and Wang, 2006.

Yang, Gene Luen. American Born Chinese. New York; London: First Second, 2006.

*Picture Books:

Buchmann, Stephen and Diana Cohn. The Bee Tree. ElPaso, TX: Cinco Puntos Press, 2007.
Mora, Pat. Dona Flor. New York: Knof, 2005.

Smith, Cynthia Leitich. Jingle Dancer. New York: Morrow, 2000.

Tingle, Tim. Crossing Bok Chitto: A Choctaw Tale of Friendship & Freedom. El Paso: Cinco Puntos Press, 2006.

*Poetry:

Roessel, David and Arnold Rampersad. Poetry for Young People: Langston Hughes. New York: Sterling Publishing, 2006.

2007-07-19T11:53:00.000-07:00

Michel Martin is the host of a National Public Radio program, "Tell Me More."
I was fortunate to be a guest on her show. We taped on Wednesday, 18 July, and the piece is now available online!
The topic: Multicultural children's books.

Update on wellness:
Some years ago I roomed at ALA with Melissa Riley. I observed Melissa was a terrific flosser and the secret was to always travel with dental floss. Thanks, Melissa. I had a great dental check up this morning--and have already flossed twice today!

2007-07-15T17:37:00.000-07:00

Here's just a copy of an outline that I sent to ALA Council.
--Loriene

Summary of Activities, 5-15 July

I. Communication:
A. Completed another phone call with a second in-coming ALA Committee. Scheduling others.
B. Sending brief updates to blog (url in signature banner,
below)

II. Media:

Working with Macey Morales and Jennifer Petersen at ALA's
Public Information Office to respond to media requests. Thank you, Presidents of AASL (Sara Johns), ALSC (Jane Marino), and YALSA (Paula Brehm-Heeger) and colleagues, Drs. Barbara Immroth and Bill Lukenbill.

Completed interviews with:

5 July 2007: Revolution Health (topic: family reading and post-Harry Potter)
6 July 2007: Content That Works syndicate (topic: impact of summer reading programs)
9 July 2007: St. Paul Pioneer Press (topic: Harry Potter)
10 July 2007: Business New Haven (topic: librarianship as a trendy field)
10 July 2007: Seattle Post Intelligencer (topic: Harry Potter and the series impact on family reading habits)
12 July 2007: Arizona Daily Star (Tucson) (topic: Harry Potter)
12 July 2207: Arizona Republic (Phoenix) (topic: Harry Potter)
12 July 2007: Ventura County Star (topic: the phenomenon/culture of Harry Potter)
12 July 2007: Tampa newspaper. (topic: teen library services)
13 July 2007: pre-interview with NPR program, “Tell Me More” (topic: multicultural children’s literature)

Selected media coverage:
A. “White Earth Enrollee First American Indian President of the American Library Association,” Anishinaabeg Today: A Chronicle of the White Earth Band of Ojibwe, 20 June 2007: 4.

Upcoming:
A. LRoy will host a national radio call-in program, Native
America Calling, on Monday, 16 July, noon to 1 p.m. Central Time, 11 a.m. Mountain Daylight time, 1 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time. You can find a listing of broadcast stations at http://www.nativeamericcalling.com/. You can also listen to a livestream off of the NAC website. Topic: “Native in the Spotlight”
B. 18 July, 11 a.m. ET. Inside Higher Education: podcast. (topic: LIS education)
C. 18 July, noon ET. Taping: NPR interview for “Tell Me More” (topic: multicultural education)

V. Meetings:

A. With iSchool summer independent studies student working on prototype website for workplace wellness
B. With Corazon de Tejas representative on workplace wellness model project
C. Attended selected meetings of the Texas Library Association Annual Assembly, Austin, 9-10 July 2007
D. Attended surprise party for Pat Smith, celebrating her 20th year serving as Executive Director of the Texas Library Association, 10 July 2007
E. Supervising three iSchool master students’ summer independent studies (workplace wellness website, strategic planning for the international indigenous librarians forum, library board effectiveness)
F. Attended graduation social event for three PhD students in Computer Science
G. Attended 2007 Trejo Foster Foundation Institute, Tucson, 13-14 July
H. Visited TOCA, Tohono O’odham Community Action in Sells, Arizona and viewed media about traditional foods project. 11 July 2007
I. Tohono O’odham Community College. Thank you for the lovely traditional feast in my honor, especially for the tribal blessing in O’odham language and the traditional foods (including cholla buds, tepary beans, and saquaro cactus syrup). Visited the tribal college library with librarian Elaine Cubbins.
J. Visited the Venito Garcia Library, the public library for the Tohono O’odham community, and the tribal special collections. Megwitch, thank you, David Shaul, Dena Thomas and other library staff. Megwitch, especially, for the Beginning O’odham language CDs!
K. Visited staff and the library of the Arizona State Museum, Tucson.
L. Lunch with students, staff, faculty, alums of the U of Arizona’s School of Information Resources and Library Science. Megwitch, thanks, for the “SIRLS gone wild” t-shirt! 12 July 2007. Chi megwitch, thank you very much, Director Jana Bradley.
M. Toured: multicultural children’s literature teaching and research collection, U of Arizona, College of Education. Megwitch, thank you, Dr. Kathy Short. 12 July 2007
N. Toured the Joel D. Valdez Main Library of the Pima County Public Library system. Megwitch, thank you, library staff!
O. Gave talk at Trejo Foster Foundation Institute, 13 July 2007. Topic: “Wellness: For Our Communities, For Ourselves.”

III. Upcoming Travel:

A. Media visit, Washington, DC, 18 July
B. 2-5 August: 6th National Conference of African American Librarians, Fort Worth

IV. Writing:
A. Submitted second ALA President column in American
Libraries
Prepared Trejo Foster Foundation Institute Paper, “Wellness: For Our Communities, For Ourselves.” (to be published in Institute proceedings)
Preparing paper on traditional knowledge for IFLA
Preparing final evaluation report for the 2006 Joint Conference of Librarians of Color

Summary of Presidential Initiatives:

1. Workplace Wellness
2. Circle of Literacy
3. Supporting LIS Education Through Practice

Projects:

1. National Library Camp
2. Meeting Effectiveness Training
3. Oral History project of retired/retiring librarians

2007-07-10T15:21:00.000-07:00

Report on Week 1 Activities, June 28-July 4, 2007

Note: We are seeking:
1. Examples/cases of libraries involved in workplace
wellness activities
2. Ideas for presidential programs (speakers, format,
and so forth)
Send any ideas to LRoy at loriene@ischool.utexas.edu

I. Communication:
A. Starting to contact in-coming ALA Committee chairs to
schedule phone-call updates. One call completed.
B. Sending thank you notes and congratulations cards to award
winners and Library Champions.
C. Sending brief updates to blog

II. Media:

Working with Macey Morales and Jennifer Petersen at ALA's
Public Information Office to respond to media requests. Thank you also
to the Presidents of AASL (Sara Johns), ALSC (Jane Marino), and YALSA
(Paula Brehm-Heeger) for helping me prepare.

Completed interviews with:

A. NYTimes (topic: 'hipster' librarians)
B. McClatchy Newspaper in DC (topic: varying use of library resources by
patron demographics)
C. Arizona Republic (topic: impact of Harry Potter)

Selected media coverage:

A. Buchholz, Brad, "Reading Roy," Austin American Statesman, 24
June 2007. www.statesman.com/life/content/life/stories/other/06/24/
0624roy.html

B. Lee, Tanya and Alex Herwitz, "Gates Foundation, American
Library President-Elect Roy Share Goal of Literacy for Native
American Children," 26 June 2007. newswatchnativeamerica.com

Upcoming:
A. LRoy will host a national radio call-in program, Native
America Calling, on Monday, 16 July, noon to 1 p.m. Central Time.

III. Upcoming Travel:

A. Bringing my son to National Guitar Camp on Sunday, 8 July:
flying to St. Louis and back
B. Preparing for the Trejo Foster Foundation Institute in
Tucson, Leaving 11 July, returning on 14 July.

IV. Writing:

A. Completed paper for IFLA Satellite conference on innovative
multicultural library services
B. Reviewed proofs of book chapter for the International
Handbook of Information Technology in Education
C. Prepared draft of second ALA President column in American
Libraries
D. Preparing Trejo Foster Foundation Institute Paper

V. Meetings:

A. Bob Bullock Texas History Museum: discussion of upcoming
exhibits on Native culture, possible program speakers, and resource
development
B. Lance Armstrong Foundation: review of free resources
available to individuals and libraries, including Spanish language
resources
C. With incoming iSchool adjunct professor about his course
development
D. Attended UT-Austin Fulbright Scholars departure event
E. Attended iSchool school library students summer Capstone
presentations

Summary of Presidential Initiatives:

1. Workplace Wellness
3. Supporting LIS Education Through Practice

Projects:

1. National Library Camp
2. Meeting Effectiveness Training
3. Oral History project of retired/retiring librarians
2. Circle of Literacy

2007-07-06T21:00:00.000-07:00

First week in as ALA Prez

Been writing, organizing, meeting, and planning.
Yesterday my Second Life trainer, Jo Sanchez, stopped by. He helped Mukwa Dibou teleport to some locations in information island. I found a reference desk and stopped by to chat. Joe is doing some interesting work and will be teaching one of our undergraduate classes in SL this fall. Here's some of his papers that have recently been accepted:

Creating Transitional Spaces in Virtual Places: Learning in Second Life.Association of Internet Researchers 8. Vancouver, Canada. October 2007

Using Second Life in an English course: Designing class activities to addresslearning objectives. World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia &Telecommunications. Vancouver, Canada. June 2007

A Sociotechnical analysis of Second Life in an undergraduate English course.World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia & Telecommunications.Vancouver, Canada. June 2007

Sanchez, J. (March 2007) Second Life: an Interactive Qualitative Analysis.Proceedings Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education, SanAntonio, Texas.

2007-07-04T16:49:00.000-07:00

ALA AASL, ALSC, and YALSA Presidents, Sara Johns, Jane Marino, and Paula Brehm-Heeger, are putting their great media skills to work in answering many current media requests regarding Harry Potter!

Yesterday I checked out the great content on the division websites that can help librarians and their readers prepare for Harry#7 and beyond. Also check out mugglenet.com!

My son, Owen, recommends these authors for your readers who want read on beyond Harry Potter: Orson Scott Card and Philip Pullman.

2007-07-03T19:28:00.000-07:00

Capstone presentations: Students in School Librarianship Summer Practica

Yesterday students completing their practica in school libraries over the first summer session gave their presentations. You'll find their projects listed, below and will see a strong interest in providing instruction on the use of the statewide databases.

Presentation 1:
"Destination Databases: Increasing Teacher Use of Databases," Student: Emily DeJong,Westwood HS, Round Rock ISD. Emily has a librarian position in the fall.

Presentation 2:
"Genrefication of Fiction Collection," student: Rachel Roe, Stony Point HS, Round Rock ISD.Rachel has a librarian position in the fall.

Presentation 3:
"Miss, What's a Database?," Student: Emily Arnold, Travis HS, Austin ISD. Emily will becompleting her MSIS course work in the fall.

Presentation 4:
"Once Upon A Time--Together at Lanier HS for Teen Parents and Their Children," Student: Emily Chapman, Austin ISD. Emily will work as a Kindergarten teacher for one more year before taking a librarian position.

Presentation 5:
"The Library: Making Google Obsolete, Jennifer Hardin, Lamar Middle School,Austin ISD. Jennifer will be a librarian in the fall.

Students are on target with their programs of studies, completing their degrees, receiving their required classroom teaching positions, and finding employment as school librarians!

2007-07-02T07:26:00.000-07:00

National Library Service: Council Passes Resolution calling on Full Funding to support the transition of recorded book analog formats to digital formats.

Congratulations, Council, on developing and passing the resolution supporting full funding for the National Library Service's digitization project.

Special thanks to Melora Norman, Cindy Roach, Barrett Wilkins with support from others--Michael Golrick, Ruth Nussbaum, Elizabeth Ridler, and others who supported these efforts!

2007-07-02T07:11:00.000-07:00

Posting to AL Direct

AL Direct is providing Members with a greatly appreciated update between issue of American Libraries. AL Direct is a list of links; the latest issue that I've seen links to articles that appeared on blogs and in issues of Cognotes, the ALA Conference newsletter.
Press releases prepared by ALA's Public Information Office are added automatically to AL Direct. I believe that actions by ALA Council at the 2008 ALA Annual Meeting will be reported on AL Direct in August. Send relevant urls to Leonard Kniffel to help keep AL Direct meaningful to readers and up to date.