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May 20, 2010

Good Stuff in the Building: How Facilities Enhance the Experience of Library Patrons

A good library offers many products to its patrons. The collection is first among them, of course. The expert services provided by library staff, the computers and programs are all part of the mix of products that patrons love and expect when they walk in the door. A facility that is designed well and operated well is also part of that mix. Consider light, comfort, safety, beauty, design, air quality, cleanliness as building amenities that motivate people to visit the library. These are part of the experience of coming to a good library, and need to be considered as part of the library's core products.

Light

The human eye loves daylight. Daylight contains the full spectrum of colors that our eyes are designed to use. The eye especially loves indirect daylight from the north and east. Northern and eastern light provides the best conditions for reading. Natural daylight, diffused and soft from these directions, is a hallmark of good library design. Direct daylight from the south and west, however, is not comfortable for reading. A good library design will maximize the light coming from northern and eastern windows and will manage or eliminate the intense sun from the southern and western exposures. In the example shown, the north glass on the library building was angled seven degrees eastward to eliminate all western light, while leaving the reading area washed in indirect northern light.

If your library has north or east-facing windows, maximize the use of this light by removing any obstructions of shades. Similarly, if you have large amounts of southern or western facing glass, block or diffuse the direct rays by rearranging the furnishings or by adding shades inside or outside the windows.

Artificial light can mimic the colors of natural daylight. New florescent lamps are available in a range of color temperatures, expressed in Kelvin (K) numbers. The old warm white lamps or incandescent lamps, with their predominant yellow colors, might look good in a cafeteria food line, but create a dingy appearance in libraries. Look for lamp color temperatures of over 3500K which provide a higher ratio of cool colors such as blue. Next time you step outside notice how much bluer natural daylight is than most artificial light.

Safety and Security

Patrons must feel safe in the facility. This sense of privacy and seclusion can be a prime factor in encouraging people to visit your facility. For many it is a great escape from the distractions and annoyances of daily life.

Many library facilities have begun to use carefully placed video surveillance cameras that allow for monitoring of problem areas without creating a sense of intrusion. When security problems do arise patrons are comforted and encouraged by quick and appropriate action. Look for security guards that have good aptitude for diffusing a tense situation. An upset or angry person can often be managed with a calm but confident tone of voice.

Comfort

To settle into a well designed and comfortable chair, knowing that you are going to spend the next several hours of your life there is one of the joys of using the library. Comfort does not always mean soft cushions or deep upholstery. Witness the trend toward ergonomic task chairs with little or no padding or upholstery. If the geometry of the chair fits the user then the thickness of the upholstery or feel of the fabric is a secondary concern. Teens like a chair that looks cool and they can slouch in, one that older people will avoid for exactly those reasons.

Beauty

How many library facilities have we all seen with dirt-colored carpet and beige walls? Our patrons may be coming to our facility from an ugly work environment or a poorly designed home. Let us offer them beauty when they walk through our doors.

Look at the colors that are predominant in your facility. Paint is cheap. A fresh coat of a fresh color can make a huge difference in a meeting room or reading area. Newer fabrics and carpets that are resistant to soiling have allowed facility designers to be much more imaginative with color pallets than they were several years ago. Don't be afraid of using bold and bright colors.

Artwork also adds to the beauty of a library. Readers need something to stare at as they ponder that last chapter. Does your library have an art in public places program? These programs set aside a small portion of each project budget to purchase and install artwork that is specifically intended to enhance the facility's space.

Air Quality

Indoor air quality has become an area of concern for all public buildings. Most heating, ventilating and air conditioning systems (HVAC) include minimum settings for outside air to ensure a good mix of oxygen. Typically the minimums are set at 20%, meaning no more than 80% of the air in the building is re-circulated. Ask the maintenance staff to check the outside air intake settings. Air that feels stuffy or stale often means high levels of CO2 and not enough oxygen. People often interpret the feeling of high CO2 levels as heat, but turning on the air conditioning won't help without sufficient quantities of outside air.

Odors and gasses from new furnishings and paint can also contribute to indoor air quality problems. New standards described by Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) will provide a noticeable reduction in these contaminants. Buildings designed with LEED standards do not have that "new building smell" that can be irritating to many people. Even the fabrics on the furnishings and the chemical cleaners used by the custodial staff play a role in creating healthy and comfortable indoor air.

Windows that open are starting to come back into vogue among architects. Like day lighting, operable windows were shunned for years under the notion that open windows make it too hard to control air temperatures and energy costs. Most people, however, make good choices intuitively about letting in a little fresh breeze and using nature's air conditioning system.

Cleanliness

Seek to enhance your facilities environment by providing clean surroundings for your patrons. Public restrooms are the acid test, so check them regularly throughout the day. Many facilities do not have the luxury of custodial help throughout the day, but assigning staff to pick up a few stray towels and such can make a big difference in the overall impression of cleanliness. If your library has carpeting the single most important cleaning task is daily vacuuming with a high quality vacuum.

Think about the whole range of products your library offers, including the benefits and comforts that are built into the building itself. Good design, followed by good maintenance and daily attention, will create a facility environment that your patrons love. Libraries will continue to be magnets for our communities, producing a sense of pride and wellbeing that is unique among public buildings.

Submitted to California Libraries by:

Don Tucker
Director of Facilities
Sacramento Public Library Authority

Posted by claadmin at 10:53 AM

May 7, 2010

Update: Conference Proposal Review

We've been delighted at the enthusiastic response to CLA's call for conference proposals; 218 have been received and it certainly looks like we have some excellent proposals to choose from. We were glad that so many people used our new submittal software and would love to hear what you thought of the process, especially if you have used ScholarOne in the past.

And because of the terrific response we received, we are extending our date for proposal status notification to July 1. We want to be sure we present the best possible schedule of programs for CLA members, and give each proposal review the time and attention it deserves. We are also working to coordinate CLA program planning with the California School Library Association to avoid duplications and fill program gaps. All of this takes time and we're grateful for your patience.

Many thanks for submitting your proposal, and we look forward to a wonderful conference in November.

Submitted by:

The 2010 CLA Conference Committee

Posted by claadmin at 3:53 PM

March 17, 2010

Call for Presentation Proposals

CLA is seeking presenters who are professionals, paraprofessionals, exhibitors, or friends of libraries to submit proposals for concurrent sessions and/or institutes. To submit a presentation proposal, please visit http://proposals.cla-net.org/ for more information. The deadline for submission is Monday, April 19, 2010.

Dear Library Community,

As previously announced California Library Association (CLA) and California School Library Association (CSLA) are collaborating this year to bring the library community one joint conference. We will be "Navigating the New" together! Librarians and library supporters from all segments of the profession and all parts of the state will be coming to Sacramento November 12-15, 2010 to learn, network and enjoy.

As it relates to the call for proposal process, CLA and CSLA will be collecting presentation proposals separately through our respective online submission forms. Once the call for proposals process closes for each association (approximately 30 days from each launch date), both conference committees will work collaboratively to compare submissions with the intent to provide a broad range of topics but at the same time minimize any direct duplication of session topics.

Our goals this year are to:

Inform, delight and engage the attendees

Create the "Must Attend" Conference of the Year!

Provide opportunities for conversation among attendees beyond normal networking

Provide a hands-on experience as part of the learning process

Provide sessions that address the growth of social media and technology

Extend content beyond the walls of the conference center

Please keep these goals in mind as you submit your proposal for consideration.

Procedures for submitting a concurrent session proposal:

Session proposals are accepted online only.

All fields with an asterisk (*) must be completed or the proposal will not be considered.

Session titles must clearly communicate the content of the program.

Concurrent Sessions are 60 minutes in length.

Institutes are either two or six hours in length.

Spell out abbreviations or acronym for institutions, school names, job titles, or cities.

Proposal must be submitted by Monday, April 19, 2010. Proposals submitted after that date will not be considered.

Please do not miss the deadline for proposals for the CLA/CSLA Joint Conference November 12-15, at the Sacramento Convention Center. We need your proposal submitted by Monday, April 19, 2010. All submitters will be notified of their proposal's status by Tuesday, June 1, 2010.

Please visit the proposal information link at http://proposals.cla-net.org/ for all the information. If you have any questions about topics, please contact our program chair, Mary Menzel at mmenzel@calbook.org. Contact Gretel MacLeod at gretelm@cla-net.org or by toll-free phone at the CLA office at (877) 481-3298 for assistance if you encounter any difficulties with the submission process.

Finally, remember that being a presenter is a great way to show your administrators the value of your attendance and will also help defray the costs of attending. CLA member presenters receive free registration for the day of their presentation.

We look forward to receiving your proposal.

With best wishes,

Dana Christy
2010 CLA Conference Chair

Kim Bui-Burton
2010 CLA President

Posted by claadmin at 11:36 AM

February 18, 2010

CLA & CSLA Announce Joint Conference and Exhibition

FOLSOM, CA - On November 12, 2010, two of California's largest library associations will present Navigating the New, a premier continuing education and exhibition that will combine both Associations' annual event into one extravaganza.

The California Library Association (CLA) and the California School Library Association (CSLA) have formally announced this collaboration, bringing together the state's library community with a focus on both current and future trends.

By combining two Annual Conferences into one event, conference attendees will have the option to participate in a wide and impressive range of professional development workshops and networking events. Additionally, it is anticipated that the combination of each Association's Exhibition will nearly double the number of exhibitors on display at the Sacramento Convention Center.

The 2010 CLA & CSLA Conference and Exhibition will be open to members of the library community as well as the general public, with early-bird registration expected to begin in early August of 2010. Registration materials and a joint exhibitor and sponsorship prospectus will be available soon.

For information on how to attend Navigating the New, November 12-15, 2010 at the Sacramento Convention Center visit www.cla-net.org and follow updates @CalLibAssoc on Twitter at http://twitter.com/CalLibAssoc.

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About the California Library Association

Established in 1895, the California Library Association is a 501(c)(3) non-profit association that provides leadership for the development, promotion, and improvement of library services, librarianship, and the library community. CLA helps its 3,000 members excel in a fast-changing job market and is a resource for learning about new ideas and technology. Furthermore, CLA is a leading advocate on all statewide library issues and actively works to influence legislation affecting libraries and librarians. Governed by an elected Board of Directors, CLA is headquartered in Folsom, California.

Official Press Release

Posted by claadmin at 1:01 PM

February 2, 2010

Share Your Ideas for the 2010 Conference!

The 2010 CLA Conference Committee wants to be sure that this year's conference is useful, inspiring and energizing. Based on your survey comments and feedback, we're rethinking our whole approach this year. We want to make sure you enjoy the best possible conference experience, even in these challenging times.

Please help us design a terrific conference by visiting http://cla10.ideascale.com, giving us your ideas and comments. You can also vote "thumbs up" or "thumbs down" and comment on other people's suggestions. Your input is valued and welcome!

Thanks very much,

The 2010 CLA Conference Committee

Posted by claadmin at 9:48 AM

January 21, 2010

CALA-SCA Chapter at the 2009 CLA Conference

The Chinese American Librarians Association, Southern California Chapter (CALA-SCA Chapter) held several informative, interesting and fun programs at the 111th Annual California Library Association Annual Conference in Pasadena. The program entitled "When the Earth Quakes: From California To China" was sponsored by CALA-SCA Chapter and co-sponsored by the CLA Technical Services Interest Group and the CLA Chinese American Librarians Interest Group. A panel of distinguished speakers who shared their expertise and experience from their efforts on investigation and research, leadership and management in rebuilding and preserving invaluable collections from the earthquakes. The participants found the program greatly benefits them with methods and strategies that can be applied to earthquake safety, preparedness, reduction of damage and losses, and to preservation programs. Presentations of the distinguished speakers are summarized as followed:

Dr. Jean-Pierre Bardet, Chair and Professor of the Sonny Astani Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Southern California discussed about the "Earthquakes and art preservation." He has been invited to China to visit the May 2008 earthquake hard hit areas in Sichuan and to participate in the rebuilding plans for the areas. Dr. Bardet reviewed basic concepts in earthquake engineering and their applications to art and library preservation.
Dr. Susan C. Curzon, Dean, University Library, California State University, Northridge, shared their valuable lessons learned from the Northridge Earthquake. She discussed the recovery efforts and the impact on services during the six years when the library was being rebuilt.
Dr. Yong-Gang Li, Research Professor, Earth Sciences, University of Southern California, spoke on the devastating earthquakes in China and in California especially on the earthquake-generating faults in California. Dr. Li is an earthquake expert who has also been invited by the Chinese Earthquake Administration to study the internal structure of the Longmen Shan Fault (LSF) and rock damage at depth caused by the May 2008 M8 earthquake for selecting safe places to re-build the ruined cities and towns in the region. Dr. Li has done scientific investigation at the epic central area in China. He compared the results from the Longmen Shan Fault with those obtained from the San Andreas Fault to further our understanding earthquake physics. All of Dr. Li's efforts are an aid for earthquake prediction, mitigation, and relief in the current and future earthquakes in the world. In his presentation, Dr. Li introduced the information on hazards and scenarios of recent major devastative earthquakes in California and Sichuan as well as the preparedness we should care about earthquakes to be safe so as to reduce property damage.
Sally C. Tseng, Honorary Executive Director of the Chinese American Librarians Association (CALA), shared the moving stories that touch everybody's heart from the earthquakes in China and the efforts and work of the Chinese American Librarians Association on Rebuilding Libraries in the Earthquake Disastrous Areas in China.
Joy Wang was the moderator of the program. She is the President of CALA-SCA Chapter, and a librarian of the Soka University of America at Aliso Viejo.

From L- R: Dr. Yong Gang Li, Sally Tseng, Dr. Jean-Pierre Bardet, Dr. Susan Curzon, Joy Wang CLA CALA-SCA Chinese Banquet

As a traditional event at the California Library Association Annual Conference, the CALA-SCA 2009 CLA Chinese Banquet was held on Sunday, November 1, 2009, at the Fu-Shing Chinese Restaurant in Pasadena. The evening was filled with authentic Chinese food, live Chinese music performance and door prizes with a variety of Chinese gifts. With our great honor, Dr. Camila Alire, ALA President and Kim Bui-Burton, CLA President together with several distinguished California librariesâ€™ directors and guests joined and made warm greeting speeches at the banquet. All the attendees enjoyed the evening with lots of fun and laughs and were introduced to the rich Chinese culture as embodied in the delicious Chinese dishes and the live professional performance of traditional Chinese music - PiPa.

Dr. Camila Alire ALA President, spoke at the 2009 CLA CALA-SCA Chinese Banquet

Kim Bui-Burton, CLA President and Director, Monterey Public Library, spoke at the 2009 CLA CALA-SCA Chinese Banquet

Jan Sanders, Pasadena Public Library Director, shared a good laugh with the attendees and Manuel Urrizola, Master of Ceremony, at the Banquet

Thank you for all committee members of CALA-SCA chapter, volunteers and long-term supporters who contribute extraordinarily to making the programs so successful and possible: We would like to extend our sincere appreciation to Sally Tseng, Ying Xu, Yong Yi Song, Manuel Urrizola, Wen Wen Zhang, Kuei Chiu, Zuo Wang, Joy Wang, Maggie Wang who worked very hard to make such great and successful programs. Special thank you to Ying Xu, Program Chair of CALA-SCA and Librarian of California State University at Los Angeles for her countless efforts on coordination of the events and Sally Tseng on developing the informative and educational program, to Manuel Urrizola and Wen Wen Zhang for their lively masters of ceremony at the Banquet.

Submitted to California Libraries by:

Joy Wang and Sally C. Tseng
Chinese-American Librarians Association

Posted by claadmin at 9:49 AM

December 23, 2009

Navigating the New

The 112th Annual California Library Association Conference & Exhibition will take place in Sacramento, CA, from November 12-15, 2010. This year's theme, as selected by President Kim-Bui Burton, will be titled Navigating the New.

A Call for Proposals will be launched in late February of 2010. In the meantime, post-2009 Conference survey results should be helpful in formulating new workshop ideas:

Most Important Workshop Tracks to 2009 Conference Attendees

1. Technology
2. Community Outreach
3. Management
4. Adult/Reference
5. Marketing & Public Relations

Most Wanted Workshop Topics for the 2010 Conference in Sacramento

1. Future Trends for Libraries
2. Customer Service
3. Grant Writing
4. Leadership/Mentoring
5. Funding

This year, 81% of survey respondents gave CLA workshops positive remarks. We look forward to increasing the value and satisfaction with next year's workshops, and as such, eagerly await hearing your proposals for CLA's 2010 Conference!

An announcement will be made in February with proposal acceptance dates and guidelines.

Posted by claadmin at 9:58 AM

October 27, 2009

111th Annual Conference is Going Mobile!

For this year's Conference, CLA will offer attendees a free application for their Smart Phones, making it easier to quickly access important Conference information.

CLA and sponsor Boopsie bring you CLA 2009 Mobile...the fastest, easiest way to access Conference Schedules, Speakers, Exhibitors and other important information about the 111th Annual CLA Conference & Exhibition directly from your Smart Phone.

From your BlackBerry, G1, Palm, Windows Mobile or other phone, go to http://cla2009.boopsie.com from your Smart Phone's mobile browser. Downloading is easy and quick. Once you have downloaded the CLA 2009 Mobile App, you practically have the CLA Conference Program at your fingertips!

Also, keep an eye out for the Apple App Store version of "CLA 2009" for your iPhone or iPod touch - this will be launched as soon as the App is approved by Apple headquarters.

Please note:

Access to a data network is required on your phone, so be sure you have an unlimited data plan
This application works for Smart Phones only and is not accessible through your Personal Computer

Submitted to California Libraries by:

CLA Staff

Posted by claadmin at 11:37 AM

October 22, 2009

Conference News - Special Event Ticket Exchange

Did you buy a ticket for a special event and now cannot attend?

Conversely, are you looking for a ticket to a special event?

If you answered yes to any of these questions, be sure to post in the comment box below!

While tickets for CLA Special Events are no longer on sale, you still have a chance to attend these events and/or sell your tickets to your peers. So if you have a ticket to sell or are looking to buy, be sure to discuss below!

Posted by claadmin at 9:44 AM

October 13, 2009

Become a Library Advocate @ CLA's Annual Conference

Libraries play an essential role in the community. It is now more important than ever to have effective library advocates to reach out and share this message. Librarians, trustees, Friends of the library, library users who value our services, community leaders, and others can share our message, support our causes, and influence decision-makers.

At this year's annual Conference, taking place in Pasadena, CLA is presenting at least six sessions that specifically focus on advocacy and library support. Please join us to strengthen and expand our critical advocacy efforts for California libraries - at the local, regional, state and national levels. Reach Out!

More Partnerships That Work! A Program for Library Friends, Trustees & Foundation Leaders
Pre-Conference, Friday, 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
CLA/CALTAC/Friends of the SFPL
Libraries benefit from partnerships and collaboration. Alliances with strategic partners strengthen fundraising, friend-raising, advocacy and programs. This session of panels and roundtables will showcase collaborations and strategies that result in stronger advocacy, fundraising and library support. Librarians, library employees and students are welcome!

Hold your Ground! How to Maintain Funding in Tough Times
Sat 10:30 - 11:45 a.m.
During these challenging economic times when public funds are scarce, libraries and their vital public services often face the chopping block. This workshop will introduce you to successful strategies to advocate for keeping your library's budget intact and for spreading the word about the ways in which libraries increase in value during economic downturns.

Make it Count! Using Private Philanthropy to Leverage Public Funding
Sat 2:15 - 3:30 p.m.
Library Foundations raise large sums of private financial support; grassroots Friends groups advocate for public funds. Some library partners do both! In the best of all worlds, libraries benefit from partners who fund programs and capital projects through corporate, foundation and individual donors and also make the case at City hall for increased public funding. Learn how two successful library support groups leverage their work to maximize support, without tipping the scale too far in one direction-and how you can do it too!

Reach Out! Library Advocacy 2010: Solutions for Hard Times
Sat 4:45 - 6:00 p.m.
The California Librarians Black Caucus and the African American Interest Group of CLA will provide best practices related to advocacy for libraries during difficult economic times. We will reach out with known celebrities/authors, and speak on the vital roles that libraries play in their communities today and into the future.

Every Voice Makes a Difference: Frontline Library Employee Advocacy
Mon 9:00 - 10: 15 a.m.
Join ALA President Camila Alire and Yolo County Librarian Patty Wong in this discussion. During these tough economic times, every voice can make a difference for our libraries no matter the type of library. There is another level of advocacy that has not been pursued - empowering library employees to advocate the value of their libraries and their value to patrons/users, friends, relatives, and neighbors. This program covers the importance of frontline advocacy and helpful hints on how to do this effectively.

Wake up your Legislators!
(Replaces Politics: Impact of State and Federal Legislation on Your Library)
Mon 8:00 - 8:45 a.m.
Legislative Committee and CALTAC
Plan and strengthen your community's library advocacy strategy using tips from grassroots/grasstops experts. You'll hear about messages, coalition-building, social media tools, and ways to engage fresh faces. Jan Sanders, Pasadena PL; Lena Kennedy, Obama grassroots campaign; Kristin Murphy, ALA Legislative

See you in Pasadena!

Deborah Doyle
CLA Legislative Committee

Posted by claadmin at 1:33 PM

August 18, 2009

Libraries Build Communities Project

At the 111th Annual Conference in Pasadena, CLA will be hosting the Libraries Build Communities project. Currently, we are seeking volunteer proposals to assist libraries and other groups on Friday, October 30th.

Specifically, Reach Out! opportunities will allow Conference attendees to volunteer for a day-long (8:00am-3:30pm) community service project. Please submit your volunteer program proposal using CLA's Project Proposal Form.

Also, if you know of a worthy organization that needs our help, please forward them the link to the Project Proposal Form. If you have any questions about the Libraries Build Communities project, please email info@cla-net.org.

Posted by claadmin at 12:55 PM

August 3, 2009

Register Now for the 2009 CLA Conference & Exhibition

Early-Bird Registration is now open for the California Library Association's Conference & Exhibition.

To register for Conference, please visit http://www.regonline.com/CLA_2009
For Conference information, please download our Preliminary Program
Click here for Hotel Reservations near the Pasadena Convention Center
Visit our Conference Homepage for additional information

This year, CLA has lowered registration prices by 10% across the board. Additionally, unemployed librarians are eligible for discounted rates nearly 50% less than 2008 prices. To take advantage of these discounts, please register by August 31.

Lastly, Twitter users are encouraged to use the #cla09 hashtag when "tweeting" about conference. Using the #cla09 hashtag will allow attendees and others to easily follow Conference news & discussion.

From all the CLA staff and volunteers, we hope to see you in Pasadena on October 30th through November 2nd!

Posted by claadmin at 11:41 AM

January 5, 2009

Call for Proposals 2009

You are invited to submit a proposal for the 2009 CLA Conference. The conference is scheduled for October 30-November 2 in Pasadena. You may submit your proposal at http://cla2009.abstractcentral.com/.

This year's conference theme is Reach Out! The Conference Planning Committee is interested in programs that highlight the best that is happening in many different fields that can aid us in becoming better and more effective libraries and librarians. We are particularly interested in sessions that will bring innovation and new skills from outside of our profession or across the spectrum of librarianship--thus we would like to see programs that highlight work that academic, special, school or public libraries are doing that can be applied to other specializations. Sample topics might include:

A marketing specialist on how to develop a marketing plan on a shoestring
An educator leading a discussion of programming to specific age groups.
A museum curator on creating displays.
Gaming companies on gaming in the library.
Neiman-Marcus training staff on customer service.
Bookstore managers on displays and marketing books.
Web 2.0 from a non-librarian perspective.
An elected official on advocacy that works.
A panel of activists from various backgrounds on how libraries can better serve their communities.
Programs in which library staff learned skills from outside resources and applied them to their staff.
Presentation by SCORE, Chamber of Commerce or other business organizations on how libraries can help businesses and job hunters

These ideas are only examples of the types of programs that the Conference Planning Committee would like to see. Certainly, other cutting edge programs that will teach, inspire or inform the library community are desired and will be considered.

All proposals must be submitted electronically through this website: Proposals sponsored by a CLA group must be signed off by the group's chair.

Please let us know if you have questions about the process for submission or about the conference. If you have problems using the submittal website, a Tech Support button is located on each webpage.

The deadline for submitting proposals is February 28, 2009.

Proposal Submission Website

Posted by claadmin at 8:01 AM

November 13, 2008

CLA Annual Conference

The California Library Association (CLA) will host their 110th Conference and Exhibition November 14 - 17 at the San Jose McEnery Convention Center, 150 West San Carlos Street. As the premiere continuing education event of the year, nearly 1,300 participants will have the opportunity to partake in more than 80 workshops and poster sessions; listen to notable guest speakers; and offered more than 200 premier products, services and technology in the CLA exhibit hall. The awards banquet will recognize authors, students, and library leaders with scholarships and awards bestowed by peers for the movers and shakers in the industry.

"The theme of the 2008 conference is Leading the Way," said Monique le Conge, president of the California Library Association. "CLA promises all conference attendees four days of unparalleled education as well as a great time in San Jose."

Workshops at this year's conference include Web 2.0 Tools; Marketing your Library; Customer Service Training for 21st Century Library Staff; Fundraising for your Library; Summer Reading Programs for Adults; and Crossing Borders: 21st Century International Librarianship. The conference's general session will kick off with authors Michael Chabon and Ayelet Waldman at 9 a.m. on Saturday, November 15. Other conference guest speakers include Daniel Pink, William Crossman and Jeannette Walls. The CLA Exhibit Hall vendors will offer solutions to help improve effectiveness and provide tools to prepare workplaces for the future. Exhibit hours begin with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Friday, November 14 and end on Sunday, November 17 at 3 p.m.

The CLA awards and scholarship banquet is an opportunity for peers to recognize the best of the best in the industry. Awards and scholarships include:

California Young Leader Medal - gives young readers the opportunity to honor their favorite books and authors, recommend them to others, and enjoy recreational reading.
The John and Patricia Beatty Award - honors the author of a distinguished book for children or young adults that best promote an awareness of California and its people.
The Award for Excellence as a Public Librarian - recognizes and promotes excellence in public library service by an individual librarian in a California public library.
Outstanding Librarian In Support of Literacy - honors a librarian who has gone above and beyond the call of duty to support literacy.
The PRexcellence Awards - honor libraries for their marketing and public relation materials.
The President's Award - recognizes a group or individual such as a trustee, friend, or layperson who has demonstrated significant leadership in support of California libraries.
The Member of the Year Award - honors a member of CLA for his / her leadership and achievement.
Zoia Horn Intellectual Freedom Award - honors Californian people, groups, and organizations that have made significant contributions to intellectual freedom in California. This year's recipients stumbled on a serious case of federal censorship and fought to have it reversed.
The CLA Scholarship for Minority Students In Memory Of Edna Yelland - supports ethnic minority students in the attainment of a graduate degree in library or information science. Candidates must be enrolled or accepted for enrollment in a master's program in an ALA accredited library school to be eligible. Three individuals will be recognized.
The Begun Scholarship - supports continuing library school students who have demonstrated a commitment to becoming children's or young adult librarians in a California public library.
The CLA Reference Services Press Fellowship - encourages college seniors, college graduates and beginning library school students to prepare for a career in reference / information service librarianship. Candidates must be a California resident attending or planning to attend an ALA-accredited library school masters program in any state or a resident of any state planning to attend or attending an accredited library school masters program in California. One fellowship of $3,000 is awarded.

The CLA conference includes a Recruitment Pavilion; opportunities for job applicants and employers to post available positions and conduct on-site interviews. A series of career-oriented workshops will convene on November 15 and 16, and are co-sponsored by the UCLA Department of Information Studies and San Jose University School of Library and Information Studies. A resume evaluation service will be offered to fine tune resumes for future employment opportunities.

CLA provides leadership for the development, promotion, and improvement of library services, librarianship, and the library community. We help members excel in a fast-changing job market. We're a resource for learning about new ideas and technology, and we actively work to influence legislation affecting libraries and librarians. Currently, CLA has nearly 3,000 personal, organizational, and business members. To learn more, visit www.cla-net.org.

About the California Library Association:
The California Library Association (CLA), founded in 1895 and headquartered in Sacramento, provides leadership for the development, promotion, and improvement of library services, librarianship, and the library community. Our members include libraries, library staff and individuals who care about California's libraries.

Posted by claadmin at 11:40 AM

September 26, 2008

ACTSS New Leader Award: support available for CLA Conference expenses

ACTSS New Leader Award

(Sponsored by the California Library Association Access, Collections, and Technical Services Section. This is a new award to be presented for the first time at the CLA Annual Conference.)

Up to $500 is available to be awarded to the successful applicant for registration, travel, and lodging expenses for attending the CLA Annual Conference in San Jose, from November 14-17, 2008.

Criteria:

Be a current CLA ACTSS member.
Have no more than five years of post-MLS library experience OR have recently received MLS OR be currently enrolled in an MLS program.
Be able to attend CLA Annual Conference and work virtually in between.

Requirements:

Attend CLA ACTSS Membership Meeting, Board of Directors Meeting, and one or more ACTSS programs at CLA Annual Conference.
Report on ACTSS program(s) and/or overall conference experience for ACTSS newsletter.
Be willing to serve on an ACTSS committee, taskforce, or workgroup, or as a candidate for ACTSS office, following the CLA Annual Conference.

To apply:

Submit a brief statement (no more than 350 words) describing career goals and interest in Technical Services and CLA ACTSS via email message or email attachment (preferred) to:

Elaine Franco
eafranco@ucdavis.edu

DEADLINE is Wednesday, October 8, 2008.

You may include your curriculum vitae or resume in addition to the professional interest statement, but that is not required. If you are already a CLA member, it is easy (and free) to add your first section membership. Contact CLA at info@cla-net.org to add ACTSS as your free section.

For more information about ACTSS, see the website:
www.cla-net.org/aboutcla/actss.php.

For any other questions about the new award, contact:

Elaine Franco
Cataloging and Metadata Services
Shields Library, University of California, Davis
eafranco@ucdavis.edu
530-752-9924
fax: 530-754-8785

Note: This is not the same as the ACTSS Annual Award, which was established in 1997.

Posted by claadmin at 8:18 AM

August 1, 2008

It's Time to Register for CLA's Annual Conference!

CLA has just launched the Extra Early Bird Registration for our Annual Conference online!

Our 110th Annual Conference will be held in San Jose, from November 14-17. As the premiere continuing education event of the year, the conference will offer dozens of workshops. Notable speakers at this year's conference include authors Michael Chabon, Ayelet Waldman and Jeannette Walls. To add to your fun, we are offering several interesting tours throughout the region. You will also have among nine pre-conference institutes to choose from! Descriptions and costs of this year's special events and institutes are in the Preliminary Program on CLA's conference page.

To receive the CLA member discount, you must be a current member of CLA. To join or renew online, visit http://www.regonline.com/CLA_Membership. To join by mail, please use the form on our website at http://cla-net.org/included/docs/membership_invitation.pdf.

If you have any questions regarding membership or the conference, please contact the CLA office at info@cla-net.org or 916-447-8541.

REGISTER TODAY! Extra Early Bird Online Registration ends August 31. Beginning September 1, you will be able to register at the Advance rate by mail or online. To see the registration rates, visit the CLA conference webpage.

P.S. Hotel registration has also begun. Call 800-831-4004 between 6:00 am and 11:00 pm to make your registration. Or, if you prefer, make your hotel reservation online. Availability is limited, so don't delay!

Posted by claadmin at 10:23 AM

April 8, 2008

SJSU Fundraiser Scheduled in Conjunction with CLA Conference

The School of Library & Information Science at San Jose State University is hosting an exciting event,The Future is Within Reach-A Night at the Museum. This fundraiser will showcase the San Jose Museum of Art and is scheduled to coincide with CLA's 110th Annual Conference and Exhibition. One-hundred percent of all proceeds will go towards student scholarships. This fantastic evening, consisting of art, music, wine and cheese tasting, hors d'oeuvres, and both a silent and a live auction, will be presented at the San Jose Museum of Art on Saturday, November 15, 2008, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit our website at http://slisweb.sjsu.edu/slis/events/fundraiser2008/nightatmuseum.htm

On behalf of the students, staff and faculty in the School of Library and Information Science at San Jose State University, we would like to say "Thank you." We appreciate your support of the Library and Information Science Scholarship Program at San Jose State University.
Rhonda Dahlgren
Recruitment & Events Coordinator

Posted by claadmin at 1:05 PM

February 8, 2008

Request for Proposals for ALA in Anaheim

Dear Colleagues,

ALSC's Children & Technology Committee will be hosting a program at the 2008 ALA Annual Conference in Anaheim called "Hey! I Want To Do That, Too! : Gaming and the Elementary Age Child." After the program, we will host a "Showcase of Success," highlighting best practices in technology programming for children. We're looking for librarians to share their tried-and-true technology programs for ages 12 and under.

Do you have a great program you'd like to share with librarians serving children around the country? We're looking for eye-catching display items (e.g. photos, flyers) to use during the conference, as well as program plans to post on the ALSC ChildTech Wiki, which we will be promoting during the conference. Great programs may also be considered for inclusion in articles submitted to professional journals by the Children & Technology Committee. If you'd like to contribute your great program idea, please fill out the template located on the ALSC ChildTech Wiki and return it by email to Madeline Walton-Hadlock @ madeline.walton-hadlock@sjlibrary.org. Librarians do not need to attend the Annual Conference in order to be included in the "Showcase of Success."

Best Regards,

Madeline Walton-Hadlock
ALSC Children & Technology Committee Member

Posted by claadmin at 2:30 PM

January 31, 2008

Call for Trivia Questions!

CLA will be hosting a Booth at the ALA conference at Anaheim this June. We will have a prize wheel with various trivia questions. If you have any interesting Library or California trivia that you would like to submit, please email them to the info box at info@cla-net.org. We will also be highlighting the authors that will be coming to the CLA conference in San Jose in November: Michael Chabon, Ayelet Waldman and Jeannette Walls, so if you have any interesting facts or trivia about them, please email it to the info box as well!

Posted by claadmin at 2:23 PM

January 29, 2008

Call for Proposals 2008

You are invited to submit a proposal for the 2008 CLA Conference. The conference is scheduled for November 14-17 in San Jose. You should submit your proposal at http://cla2008.abstractcentral.com/login.

Continue reading "Call for Proposals 2008"

Posted by claadmin at 8:19 AM

November 7, 2007

Pictures Wanted

Did you take photos during the CLA conference in Long Beach? Do you have them posted on one of the online photo sharing services? Send us your links--we will share them here. In the meantime, we have added a few more photos to the CLA flickr site.

Posted by claadmin at 3:50 PM

November 2, 2007

Scenes from CLA in Long Beach

We have posted a few photos from the CLA conference in Long Beach this week on Flickr. We have lots more--but this is a start! Enjoy!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/calibraryassn/

Posted by claadmin at 4:50 PM

October 23, 2007

Conference is Not Impacted by Southern California Fires

We wanted to let everyone know that the CLA Conference is on, as scheduled. While a number of areas in Southern California are experiencing problems, Long Beach is just fine. The weather forecast is calling for significantly lower temperatures and an ocean breeze by the end of this week.

So, we look forward to seeing you all in Long Beach this weekend.

Posted by claadmin at 10:35 AM

July 18, 2007

Call for Volunteers

For those of you attending the CLA conference in Long Beach, we are looking for volunteers to help out in the Recruitment Pavilion. It's easy, you'll have a chance to meet new people, and you'll be providing a valuable service to our colleagues who are considering their career options. All you have to do is register people as they drop by the center, help them use the job listing binders, and help set up appointments for interviews. Time commitment is only 1.5 to 2 hours on either Saturday or Sunday.

Due to its success at the 2006 conference, we will once again offer a resume evaluation service and we are seeking volunteers to assist with this service. Job seekers can meet for 30 minutes with an experienced library hiring manager to get feedback on how to improve their resume.

If you're interested in volunteering in the Recruitment Pavilion, please contact Valerie Sommer at sommer@plsinfo.org or (650) 829-3872.

Posted by claadmin at 2:52 PM

July 12, 2007

Conference Registration has begun!

Once again, CLA is offering Extra Early Bird Registration for the Annual Conference online!

Our 109th Annual Conference will be held in Long Beach, from October 26-29. As the premiere continuing education event of the year, the conference will offer dozens of workshops. Notable speakers at the conference include actress and children's author, Jamie Lee Curtis, Craig's List Founder Craig Newmark and futurist Bob Treadway. Descriptions and prices to the institutes and special events can be found on CLA's conference page.

If you have any questions regarding the conference, please contact the CLA office at info@cla-net.org or 916-447-8541.

REGISTER TODAY! Early Bird Online Registration ends August 12. Beginning August 13, you will be able to register at the Advance rate by mail or online. To see the registration rates, visit the CLA conference webpage.

To get the best rate, you must be a member of CLA. If you would like to get the best price join today!

P.S. Hotel registration has already begun. Visit our housing webpage or call 800-243-1197 to reserve your room.

Posted by claadmin at 11:45 AM

January 22, 2007

Call for Proposals: CLA Conference 2007

You are invited to submit a proposal for the 2007 CLA Conference. The conference is scheduled for October 26-29, 2007 in Long Beach (earlier dates than usual!). You should submit your proposal at http://cla2007.abstractcentral.com.

This year's conference theme is "Opportunity Knocks." The Conference Planning Committee is interested in programs that demonstrate the vision, energy and creativity behind extraordinary library service to all population groups. The committee is particularly interested in sessions that will help library staff develop the skills and programs needed for 21st Century librarianship and libraries. One of the goals of this year's conference is to present programs "out of the box," programs that suggest new ideas in all areas of service. Some topics that have been suggested include:

Using wikis, blogs, or social networking to reach library
patrons
Library 2.0
Web 2.0
Library branding
Instilling a commitment to customer service
Creating community partners
Adding for-profit ventures to the library
Transparent financial reporting
Lessons learned from joint use
Collection development for special populations
Developing political advocacy skills
Effective PR and outreach to Latino communities

While you are not limited to the above suggestions, we are interested in cutting-edge proposals that will inspire and inform the library community. Proposals specific to all service areas are needed. Do you have a fresh, new idea? We want to hear from you!

For the first time, all proposals must be submitted electronically online. The deadline for submissions is Wednesday, February 28, 2007.

Please let us know if you have questions about the process for submission or about the conference. If you have problems using the submittal website, a Tech Support button is located on each webpage. If you have any other questions, please feel free to contact me at snegreen@cla-net.org.

Susan Negreen, CAE
Executive Director
California Library Association
717 20th Street, Suite 200
Sacramento CA 95814
916-447-8541
snegreen@cla-net.org

Posted by claadmin at 1:36 PM

November 29, 2006

3 Minutes at the Conference: the Video

Submitted by Bernadette Swanson, Marketing and Public Relations Round Table

The Marketing and Public Relations Round Table has created a quick video tour of the exhibit floor at the 108th Annual California Library Association Conference from Nov. 10-13, 1006 in Sacramento. Quick stops include: California State Library & Statewide Projects; Infopeople's Technology Petting Zoo; Joan Frye Williams, Library & Information Technology Consultant; Poster sessions from St. Mary's College of California and University of California Davis; and Strong at the Heart by Carolyn Lehman. A lower quality streaming version of the video is also available.

The streaming video is 3 minutes in length.

Posted by claadmin at 3:01 PM

November 28, 2006

Native Libraries Round Table 2006 Wrap Up

November 11, 2006 the Native Libraries Round Table presented a workshop at the CLA conference. The program, "I" is not for Indian: The portrayal of Native Americans in Children's Literature was met with great enthusiasm from audience members.

The panel of speakers discussed how to evaluate and select children's materials for truthful portrayals of Indian peoples. They used examples to increase program participants' awareness of harmful stereotypes and inaccurate portrayals of Native Americans in children's literature, including "Best Sellers." They also provided participants with resources to help them evaluate Native American literature and make it easier for librarians to choose books which objectively describe the lives and histories of indigenous peoples. Lastly, the speakers talked about identifying resources for materials on California Indians while dispelling the myth that California Indians are extinct.

The Native Libraries Round Table looks forward to presenting another thought provoking and stimulating workshop at the next CLA conference.
In other news, I would like to thank Kisa Collins who has agreed to co-chair the round table with me this coming year.

Liana Juliano, Chair
Native Libraries Round Table

Posted by claadmin at 1:40 PM

Historical Library Tour Wet and Successful!

Despite the weather, a sold-out group braved the rain to tour three of Sacramento's most magnificent special collections during the final hours of CLA's annual conference, November 13th. For their soggy efforts they were rewarded with firsthand glimpses of Audubon's famous illustration of white owls in the State Library's California History Room, multiple copies of 19th century (and earlier!) maps housed in the bowels of the State Archives, and a fabulous artist's book made of marble and cow's teeth (!) in Sacramento Public Library's Sacramento Room. Some photos from our tour of the State Archives are below.

A warm thanks to our tour guides and hearty tourists for making this one of the most successful Library History Round Table events yet. And a special round of applause to Susan Hanks for pulling it all together!

Cindy Mediavilla
Programs Chair
CLA Library History Round Table

Posted by claadmin at 1:22 PM

November 22, 2006

Annual Awards Winners

This year, for the first time, CLA honored our award and scholarship winners at an Award Dinner Gala on the Friday before our annual conference. Below are brief introductions of the honorees. Congratulations to all our winners!

MEMBER OF THE YEAR: Anne Cain
The Member of the Year Award recognizes an individual member of the California Library Association for his or her outstanding contributions, leadership and achievements in service to California libraries.

This year's recipient led her library to excellence amid budget cuts and diminishing County resources. She became County Librarian one month after the library lost an election for a parcel tax to increase library hours in 1998. Since that time, she built consensus, forged community partnerships, and created a strong, cohesive county library system that reflects the diverse communities the library serves. Under her leadership, six new libraries have been built or moved into new facilities, and six others have been renovated, and library usage has increased.

She has been described as resourceful, ingenious, and creative. Some examples:

In 2004/05, facing a $250,000 budget shortfall, she raised over $250,000 in donations and $350,000 in grants to support the library. A library sponsored 5K Fun Run drew over 400 runners and support from library unions and local businesses!

The 2005 county State Fair exhibit featured library services and won a silver medal.

With a small IT staff, she has been able to offer online library cards that allow new users access to the library resources remotely, wireless "hot spots," digital audiobooks, and expanded computer training.

The library's literacy program, Project Second Chance, is one of the most successful in the State.

Her remarkable achievements were recognized by her Board of Supervisors when the library won the 2005 Departmental Award of Excellence.

In CLA, she has chaired the Legislative Committee, the 2005 Awards Committee and is currently a member of the Nominations Committee. She served on the Executive Committee of the Proposition 81 Campaign, and worked tirelessly to generate support for the library bond measure. We are pleased to recognize Anne Cain, Library Director of the Contra Costa County Library, as the 2006 CLA Member of the Year.

PRESIDENT'S AWARD: Alan Smith
The CLA President's Award recognizes outstanding contributions, leadership and achievement in support of California libraries by a Trustee, Friend, Elected Official or other layperson. The President's Award for 2006 goes to Alan Smith.

Alan is recognized for his tireless advocacy for public libraries in Contra Costa County and throughout California. He is a Contra Costa County Library Commissioner.

As Chair of the Prop. 81 campaign in Contra Costa County, Alan gave over 25 presentations in 2006 and obtained over 50 endorsements for Prop 81 from groups including the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors, 18 of the 19 City Councils, 11 school boards, a community college district, and numerous organizations and leaders in the community. He met with other local campaigns to provide assistance and advice on grassroots advocacy.

Since 2000, Alan has worked with CALTAC and the California State Library to present board effectiveness training for over 100 library boards and commissions in California. A frequent and effective speaker at meetings of public agencies, Alan has generously shared his talent and expertise in advocacy with fellow library commissioners and board members. He is a remarkable man, who demonstrates every day what a committed, motivated and articulate community advocate can do for libraries.

CYRM PRIMARY CATEGORY: Michael Garland - "Miss Smith's Incredible Storybook"
Each year, one of the CYRM winners is recognized at the CLA annual conference. This year's honoree was Michael Garland. On Michael's website he reveals that he wasn't the smartest one in his class or the best athlete in any sport, but when they passed out the paper and crayons, it was his day to shine. His teachers would never hold up his math test and proudly display it to the rest of the class, but everything he drew would be shown to the class and given a place of honor on the bulletin board. And that's when he started to think he might become an artist. A complete listing of the 2006 CYRM winners is available at http://californiayoungreadermedal.org/winners.htm.

JOHN AND PATRICIA BEATTY AWARD: Dorothy Kupcha Leland - "The Balloon Boy of San Francisco"
Dorothy didn't have a TV when she was growing up and reading was a really big thing in her family. She used to ride her bike up to the library, filling her bicycle baskets with books. She was always intrigued with the idea of writing and really enjoys the research. She ran across the story of Ready Gates, the young San Francisco newsboy who took flight, while working on another book. We are glad that she wanted to learn more about Ready, and now we have "The Balloon Boy of San Francisco" and Dorothy Kupcha Leland, winner of this year's Beatty Award.

CLA SCHOLARSHIP FOR MINORITY STUDENTS IN MEMORY OF EDNA YELLAND: Africa Hands, Pearl Ly and Melanee Vicedo

Africa Hands is in her second semester at San Jose State's MLIS program. She lives in the Bay Area and currently works part-time for Contra Costa County Library. As a child, Africa frequented the Richmond Public Library Main and Point Richmond Branches. She fondly remembers participating in summer reading programs and spending lots of time among the stacks discovering the treasures within.

Africa comes to librarianship from higher education where she worked for several years in admissions and academic advising. Her experiences providing information and services to prospective and current students led her to explore a library career and information science. Africa graduated from Golden Gate University with an MA in Psychology, concentration in Counseling; and University of California at Davis with a BA in Psychology.

Pearl Ly is a native Southern Californian with Chinese-Vietnamese heritage. She received her B.A. in Environmental Studies from the University of San Diego (USD). As an undergraduate, Pearl was an Americorps Volunteer and USD Student Co-Director of Community Service. After graduation, Pearl served in the Peace Corps as a natural resources specialist in Central Honduras. In addition to providing environmental education workshops, Pearl supported a forestry school library data management project and helped establish the first library in a rural community elementary school. Her professional goals include becoming a community college librarian and/or an information specialist for non-profit groups.

Melanee Vicedo is a student at UCLA's Information Studies program. After emigrating from the Philippines at age 7, she was introduced to her local library and the branch became one of the most useful tools into understanding her new home. From the children's section to the university stacks, her appreciation for the services and knowledge residing in libraries has grown exponentially. She received her B.A. in Education from Cal State Los Angeles. She currently works as a Library Assistant at UCLA's Biomedical Library and has a summer internship at the Marina Del Rey branch of the L.A. County Public Libraries. She has worked with UCLA's LGBT Library and the Los Angeles Filipino American Library and was recently elected co-president of the ALA Student Chapter. Melanee will graduate in Summer 2007 and anticipates working as an academic librarian in the community college level.

THE BEGUN SCHOLARSHIP: Jody Meza
CLA has a second scholarship, the Begun Scholarship, named in memory of former librarian Betty Begun. This scholarship supports continuing library school students who have demonstrated a commitment to becoming children's or young adult librarians in a California public library.

The 2006 Begun Scholarship winner is Jody Meza. Jody is a student at SJSU. Her local library in Orland, CA was always her favorite place to visit. She never outgrew her love of the library and as a high school student, she became a volunteer. It was the assignments helping the Children's Librarian that most influenced her decision to work in Youth Services. She was delighted to be hired as the Children's Librarian at the Orland Free Library in 2003 and she believes that earning her degree will allow her to offer the children and young adults of Orland the best programs and services.

CLA REFERENCE SERVICES PRESS FELLOWSHIP - Sarah Lehmann
The CLA Reference Service Press Fellowship encourages college seniors, college graduates and beginning library school students to prepare for a career in reference/information service librarianship.

One fellowship of $3,000 is awarded annually. The funding for this fellowship is provided by Reference Service Press, a California-based publishing company.

This year's winner is Sarah Lehmann. Sarah is currently a first-year student in UCLA's Library and Information Science Master's program. She first became interested in librarianship through a student job at Occidental's library reference desk. What she loves about librarianship is that it unites her interests, skills, and values in the service of something which she finds both meaningful and rewarding: enabling the greatest possible access to the best possible information.

She is particularly interested in academic reference, library outreach and marketing, and thinking about ways to ensure that libraries are as user-friendly as possible.

AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE AS A PUBLIC LIBRARIAN: Lynn Whitehouse
This award was established in 1994 by CLA's Public Library Section and provides recognition to a librarian who, in a public library setting, has demonstrated achievement in library programming, community outreach, range and depth of knowledge about books or other library materials, or in service delivery.

This year's winner is Lynn Whitehouse.

Lynn's success in developing high quality programming, attracting new audiences to the library and building lasting partnerships with local organizations and community groups is remarkable. Thanks in large part to Lynn's creative talents, organizational skills and grant-writing expertise, the library has been able to offer a wide variety of thought-provoking and entertaining programs for audiences of all ages and backgrounds. Her programming expertise is a major asset to the library.

ACCESS, COLLECTIONS AND TECHNICAL SERVICES SECTION AWARD: Patricia French

This award acknowledges superior achievement by an individual in those areas of the library profession that encompass access, collections, and technical services. The ACTSS Award recognizes colleagues who have made outstanding contributions in those areas of librarianship that have been especially challenged by the need for innovation and adaptation in dealing with rapidly changing technology and work environments.

This year's winner is Patricia French. Pat served the California library community for many years, providing leadership within the University of California and beyond. Pat's contributions to the library field are numerous She has served as a trainer, was President of ACTSS in 2000 and was one of the initial group from the UC campuses that spent a year setting up the foundation for the Shared Cataloging Program. She was instrumental in setting up and testing the actual process of receiving the MARC records at the campuses. Three years after the records started to flow, she wrote a well-received article for Serials Review on the Shared Cataloging Program. She has also been a multi-year editor for the NASIG proceedings. Her contributions are numerous, but embody outstanding achievements in all four criteria for the ACTSS award.

This past summer, Patricia French left California for a new life as head of technical services for the Multnomah County Library in Portland, Oregon. This award thanks her for the many, many contributions in California.

OUTSTANDING LIBRARIAN IN SUPPORT OF LITERACY AWARD: John Adams
Since its inception in 2003, the Literacy Section has sponsored an annual award for Outstanding Librarian In Support of Literacy.

This year's winner is John Adams. John has been working in libraries since 1971, starting as an undergraduate Librarian at University of Illinois. After receiving his MLS in 1973, he worked as a branch librarian for Los Angeles Public Library until 1978. From LAPL he moved back to the Midwest to be the director of the Moline, IL Library and then to Tampa, FL as the Director until 1991 when he came to the Orange County Public Library where he has remained.

ZOIA HORN INTELLECTUAL FREEDOM AWARD: Tarnel Abbott
This Award honors Californians who have made significant contributions to intellectual freedom in California. The committee selects nominees based on recent or important lifetime contributions to intellectual freedom.

The Zoia Horn Intellectual Freedom Award honors California librarian Zoia Horn, who in 1973 chose to serve time in jail rather than betray confidential patron information. Ms. Horn's experience sets an example of integrity over personal comfort, and has been a model discussed in library literature and shared with generations of library students everywhere. A key goal of the Zoia Horn Intellectual Freedom Award is to celebrate and honor other selfless examples of commitment to intellectual freedom that help preserve free speech in an open society.

This year's winner is Tarnel Abbott, a reference librarian at Richmond Public Library and a passionate about intellectual freedom. Ms. Abbott has also been a children's librarian at Richmond. She works tirelessly to promote intellectual freedom. In addition to annual Banned Books displays, she has partnered with organizations to provide films and lectures regarding freedom to read.

PREXCELLENCE AWARDS

The PRExcellence Awards honor the creative side of California's libraries. The awards are to showcase the materials that libraries produce in the areas of marketing, advertising, public relations and all-together communications.

There are four categories that entries can be entered into: Programming (social, cultural, educational or political); Advocacy (fundraising, etc.); News and Information (service listing, calendars, websites, etc.) and Other (everything else that doesn't fit into the other categories.) Within each of these categories there are budget categories (based on the library's budget) as well. A "Best of Show" award is also selected.

BEST OF SHOW

Whittier Public Library Foundation - One City One Book, Whittier Reads: Farewell to Manzanar material

Less than $5 million Category:

PROGRAMMING

Whittier Public Library One City One Book, Whittier Reads: Farewell to Manzanar material

NEWS & INFO (tie)

San Jose State University, Recruiting and Development materials

South San Francisco Public Library Small Business Brochure

ADVOCACY

San Francisco Public Library Book Sale Material

OTHER (tie)

San Bruno Public Library brand campaign

Victoria Garden Library Cultural Center Opening materials

$5-10 Million Category:

PROGRAMMING

Kern County Library One Book, One Bakersfield: Epitaph for a Peach

NEWS & INFO

Santa Clara City Public Library Teen Net

OTHER

Livermore Public Library Recruiting Brochure

More than $10 Million Category:

PROGRAMMING

County of Los Angeles Public Library Homework Centers material

NEWS & INFO

Contra Costa County Early Literacy Services Information

ADVOCACY

Oakland Public Library Fundraising brochure

OTHER

San Diego County Library Youth Services Exchange/internal tool

Again, congratulations to all our winners! And a very special thank you to Danis Kreimeier for planning and coordinating the inaugural awards dinner gala! This would not have happened without her and amazing staff.

Gala Slide Show! (3,640 k)

Posted by claadmin at 7:42 AM

November 17, 2006

Conference Pictorial

Below is a brief pictorial from CLA's Annual Conference in Sacramento. Please check back for more!

PRExcellence "Best in Show" Award Winner

Former US Poet Laureate, Billy Collins (right)

Attendees get their groove on in the drum circle!

CLA President Margaret Miles (second from right) is joined by Edna
Yelland Scholarship winners Melanee Vicedo, Africa Hands and Pearly Ly.

Posted by claadmin at 7:27 AM

October 9, 2006

CLA Academic Section Invites You To the CLA Conference

Join your academic librarian colleagues for refreshments and an exchange of ideas at the Academic Section program and business meeting, Saturday, Nov 11, 2006. Our keynote speaker, a foremost ACRL Immersion Program instructor, Debra Gilchrist, will share her ideas about being an effective teacher and highlight ways we can continue to sharpen our skills in her presentation, "Teaching As Intentional Learning."

With increasing numbers of people retiring, academic libraries are encountering larger numbers of older adults returning to college and needing help with the new technologies in libraries. Attend the "Learning During the Golden Years: The University Library and the Senior Community" on Saturday at 2:15 pm to learn how some colleges are finding ways to bridge the knowledge gap.

Access to social science data is extremely valuable to graduate students, faculty and researchers and is becoming available in extensive amounts in academic libraries. Listen to data services librarians from Stanford and the University of California describe the issues concerning this type of material and its use by the public. What can those of us in public service areas do to promote the use of this material? Come to the "Data Services in an Academic Library Setting" program Saturday at 3:45 p.m. and share your ideas.

UCLA is trying new ways to reach our Net generation through the use of pod casts, audio files and cable television. Our Sunday afternoon program, "Multimedia Library Instruction for Multi-literate Net-Gens" will provide valuable information if you too need to reach this age group.

If you are in need of developing an outreach plan for academic libraries, attend the program Sunday, Nov 12, 4:45 p.m. on "Proven Outreach Strategies for Academic Libraries" (University of San Diego) and visit the poster session on "Outreachology" (University of California, Davis) at 10:30 a.m. in the Exhibit Hall.

Many of us refer to the Wikipedia encyclopedia on the web. Hear the inside details of about this product from one of the early participants in its development on Monday, Nov. 13 at 9a.m. at the "Wikipedia 101" program. Wikis are being used increasing in various venues. What are the pros and cons to consider when using them?

Sandra Vella
Academic Section Program Coordinator

Posted by claadmin at 1:48 PM

Pre-conference Institute Full

The pre-conference institute, "Reshaping Reference to Fit the Internet Culture," sponsored by Infopeople, is sold out. All others are still open. However, tickets to institutes, as well as to most special events and meal functions, must be purchased by October 27. If you have already registered for the conference, and wish to add an institute or function to your registration, please use the registration form on our website, located at http://www.cla-net.org/included/docs/conf_registration.pdf. If you originally registered online, send us your request for tickets at info@cla-net.org. We will add the event or institute to your registration and charge the credit card you used online.

Don't miss out! Register today!

Posted by claadmin at 10:27 AM

October 3, 2006

Exciting Children's and YA Programs at Upcoming CLA Conference

Submitted by Barbara Nightingale

There are a variety of children's and YA programs at the upcoming CLA Conference in Sacramento, November 10-13, 2006.

Some of the programs include YALSA's Get Graphic @ Your Library, Increasing Your Story Times, Kids' Summer Reading Program, Making Space for Teens in Libraries, Connecticut Yankees in King Arthur's Court, Successful Storytimes for 2 Month to 2 Years, "I" is not for Indian, Teen Summer Reading Programs, Chatting It Up: Tips for Ten Book Discussion Clubs, Special Library Events: Partnering With Your Community, Super-Babies: How Librarians Can Save the World with a Wink and a Rhyme, Helping Children Through Challenging Times: Building a Therapeutic Parenting Collection, Happy Birthday Authors and Illustrators, and Celebrating Poetry for Children and YA in the Legacy of Myra Cohn Livingston, and MORE!

Join us for the California Young Reader Medal Luncheon, to honor this year's picture book author Michael Garland (Miss Smith's Incredible Storybook). The Beatty Breakfast honoree Dorothy Kupcha Leland will receive the 2006 John and Patricia Beatty Award for The Balloon Boy of San Francisco.

Posted by claadmin at 11:54 AM

September 28, 2006

Additional Hotel Rooms Available

The Sheraton Grand Hotel is currently sold out on Saturday and Sunday nights during the CLA Conference, so we have added a block of rooms at the Hyatt Regency Sacramento. To make reservations at the Hyatt, please call 888-421-1442, and tell them you are attending the California Library Association Conference. We will add an online reservation link to our website shortly.

Posted by claadmin at 11:08 AM

September 25, 2006

Great Reference Programs at CLA

Submitted by Yu Tao, Reference Services Section President

CLA conference goers, please mark your calendar and save the dates for the following four practical Reference Programs offered at CLA this November:

Reference 101: the Tricks They Didn't Teach You in Library School - Unabridged Version November 10, Friday 9:00AM: Through this program, you will improve your internet searching skills, reference skills and walk away with ideas to help with your current jobs and ways to continue your education.
Fundamental Legal Research Skills for the 21st Century (non-law) Librarian (I) November 10, Friday 9:00AM: This workshop teaches legal reference skills, including locating and using materials found in most libraries. Find out about California and Federal court systems. Learn legal reference tips and tricks.
How Do You IM? Instant Messaging Reference: Getting Your Program Started November 11, Saturday 2:15PM: Learn how to get IM reference program off the ground and how it differs from 24/7 (Ask-Now) reference. Experienced IM reference librarians will recommend programs, tips and tricks for reference in the IM environment and the best practices for staffing and procedures.
Genealogy On the Web: Helping Your Patrons Through the Maze November 13, Monday 10:30AM: You will learn the most useful genealogical web sites and the research skills.

Posted by claadmin at 12:54 PM

September 15, 2006

Technology Track Programs for CLA

As the incoming President of the Information Technology Section, I want to take the opportunity to preview the Technology Track programs for CLA in Sacramento:

Friday Nov. 10
-Reshaping Reference to Fit the Internet Culture

Saturday Nov. 11
-President's Program: What's New in Technology
-How do you IM?
-Tech Training for Staff

Sunday Nov. 12
-Coulter Lecture and Luncheon: What is an iSchool?
-Social Software
-Developing a Staff Net for All the Right Reasons

Monday Nov. 13
-Gadget Gawking
-Technology Planning

More information on these and other programs are available on the Conference Website.

I hope to see many of you in Sacramento.

Anthony Costa
Vice President

Posted by claadmin at 10:42 AM

August 29, 2006

Conference Special Events

Special Events will be exceptionally special at this year's Annual Conference in Sacramento. Here is a listing of just a few of the exciting offerings:

The theme for the 108th Conference is "Raise Our Voice," and you will have many opportunities to do just that at our special events.

First, you can raise a glass --of wine, that is--at the wine tasting event on Friday, Nov. 10 from 2-4:30. Mulvaney's, a new venue in Sacramento housed in an 1893 firehouse, will offer samplings of between six and eight California wines paired with appetizers. The cost is $40.

The next evening, Saturday the 11th, you can raise your fork (or chopsticks, perhaps) as we "dine-around" the Midtown area, selecting from restaurants representing ethnically diverse cuisines. You will be able to follow-a-leader from the convention center to your chosen restaurant location. Details and sign-ups will be available at the Local Arrangements Booth during the conference. The cost will depend on the restaurant chosen.

Right after the Dine-Around, you will be able to really raise your voice--and your arms--at "Shout: An Evening of Rhythm and Dance," where you can pound a drum and learn ethnic dances. No previous experience is necessary to fully enjoy this event that stresses the "active" in "activity." The cost is $20.

For more information, check out these and the other Special Events at the CLA web page: http://www.cla-net.org/events/confexhibition.php.

So, raise them high!

P.S. If you are interested in leading one of the Dine-Arounds, contact me off-list; it will be a fun and low-pressure way to get to know some new people.

Stephanie Braunstein
Documents & Micrographics Specialist
Gordon D. Schaber Law Library
UOP McGeorge School of Law
916-739-7208

Posted by claadmin at 1:33 PM

August 28, 2006

Great CLA Institutes in November!

Are you attending CLA November 10-13, 2006 in Sacramento? Want ANOTHER great reason to attend?

The CLA Institutes are just that reason! Each Institute is taught by experienced professionals in their fields. It's a great opportunity to develop skills, advance your professional knowledge, and learn all new ways to "Raise Our Voice" at the California Library Association Pre-Conference Institutes before the full Conference begins. There are full-day and half-day Institutes to meet your schedule.

This year's fantastic full-day Institutes include:

Electronic Resource Management (sponsored by ACTSS; $75): Cover four major areas of ERM to meet the challenges of management, collection access, and e-metrics.
Fundamental Legal Research Skills for the 21st-Century (Non-Law) Librarian (sponsored by the Academic, Reference Services, and Public Libraries Sections; $75): Legal reference skills, tips, and tricks for every librarian.
The Leading from Any Position Follow-Up (*note: for those who attended the two-day leadership program in Santa Clara in May; $175)
Reshaping Reference to Fit the Internet Culture (sponsored by Infopeople; $75): Turn every reference transaction into a chance for users to learn better information-seeking skills.
Wayfinding and Retailing: Landmarks and Breadcrumbs (sponsored by Infopeople; $75): Improve each user's experience through signage, design, and marketing and watch materials fly off the shelves!
YALSA's Get Graphic @ Your Library (sponsored by ALA/YALSA; $120): First time in California! Demystify graphic novels and learn how to use them with YAs!

And two great half-day Institutes - take them both for a full day of professional development!

In the morning (9 am - noon):

Reference 101: The Tricks They Didn't Teach You in Library School (sponsored by the Reference Services Section; $75): Top 10 Google tricks, 30-second web site evaluation, and more more more that we all wish we'd learned.

Followed by a great afternoon (1:30 - 4:30 pm) program:

The ALA Regional Advocacy Institute (sponsored by ALA, with a grant from the Ford Foundation; $45): Strategies for successful advocacy!

Take a look at all of the full Institute descriptions, including the list of presenters, at http://www.cla-net.org/included/docs/institutes.pdf.

Remember, Early Bird registration on-line ends soon! Register now for the best rates!

Monique A. le Conge
Director of Library & Community Services
Richmond Public Library
325 Civic Center Plaza
Richmond, CA 94804
ph (510) 620-6555
fx (510) 620-6850

Posted by claadmin at 1:57 PM

August 14, 2006

CLA Conference Keynote Speakers

Hello California Librarians, I'm Sarah Flowers, the Conference Planning Chair for your CLA 2006 Conference in Sacramento. I'm very excited about the conference, and hope that many of you are planning to attend. I'm especially excited about our three keynote speakers. Our opening general session on Saturday, November 11 will feature former US Poet Laureate Billy Collins. If you're not familiar with his poems, you're in for a real treat. If you are familiar with him, you already know that his readings are usually standing room only - and now conference attendees have the opportunity to see and hear him for free. Don't miss this wonderful opportunity.

Our second general session and membership meeting on Sunday, November 12, will feature Nancy Amidei, a nationally known speaker and author who will give us some insights on how advocacy and lobbying impact lawmakers. She'll help all of us learn how to raise our voice in the most effective way, so don't miss this session!

Finally, on Monday, November 13, our closing luncheon will feature best-selling novelist and memoirist Anchee Min. She'll read from Red Azalea and Becoming Madame Mao, and discuss how her life shaped her as a writer. The luncheon costs $35.

I'm looking forward to seeing all of you in Sacramento in November. This is going to be a great conference!

Posted by claadmin at 10:10 AM

August 7, 2006

Conference Registration has Begun!

This year, for the first time, CLA is offering Extra Early Bird Registration for the Annual Conference online!

Our 108th Annual Conference will be held in Sacramento from November 10-13. As the premiere continuing education event of the year, the conference will offer dozens of workshops. Former U.S. Poet Laureate, Billy Collins, will open the conference. Other notable speakers include activist Nancy Amedei and novelist Anchee Min. Descriptions and costs of this year's Institutes and special events are available on our conference webpage.

Posted by claadmin at 1:31 PM

August 4, 2006

Save the Date!

Submitted by Margaret Miles, CLA President

Save November 10th-13th for the California Library Association's 108th Annual Conference! The theme of the 2006 California Library Association Conference is Raise Our Voice, and we will have numerous opportunities to do just that. No "shh-ing" allowed!

Some of our guest speakers include former Poet Laureate Billy Collins, author Anchee Min, Rivkah Sass, Library Journal's "2006 Librarian of the Year," and Michael Stephens, one of Library Journal's "Movers and Shakers for 2005."

More than a hundred workshops and posters will cover the hottest library issues and concerns.

After each day of invigorating programs and meetings, we promise to provide you with plenty of opportunities for fun. Our first-ever Awards Dinner on Friday night will have you celebrating in your party clothes! The All-Conference Reception in the exhibit hall on Saturday will end the first full day of programming with a bang, and the party keeps going with "Shout! An Evening of Rhythm and Dance." A special reception at the State Library on Sunday night will give you an opportunity to see its magnificent architecture while eating and networking with your colleagues.

This year's Conference Planning Committee has done an outstanding job in planning this program, skillfully assisted by our CLA staff. I promise you a fabulous time at THE library conference for 2006. Join us to Raise Our Voice in Sacramento!

Posted by claadmin at 7:24 AM

February 8, 2006

Call for CLA Conference Proposals

Submitted by Lydia Tinder, Conference Program Co-Chair

The 108th California Library Association Annual Conference will be held in Sacramento from November 11-13, 2006. The theme of the conference "Raise Our Voice" encourages programs depicting the energy and vision of librarians and library service. The 2006 Conference Planning Committee is particularly interested in sessions that will help library staff develop skills for 21st Century librarianship. To plan that best conference that we can, the committee needs your help.

If you are interested in presenting a workshop at the conference, complete and send in the proposal form. The form can be found at the following link: http://www.cla-net.org/included/docs/Call_for_Presentations.pdf. To use this form properly, you will need the latest version of Adobe Reader, which you can download for free!

If you are uncertain about a program concept and need assistance, please contact me or Julie Farnsworth. Julie and I are the co-chairs for the Program sub committee. If needed, we may also be able to connect you with a section, round table or committee that could further assist you with the program development.

All proposals are due to the CLA office no later than the close of business on February 28, 2006. Programs may be submitted by e-mail on the form or faxed to the CLA office at 916-447-8394.

Thank you to everyone who will help make this a great conference.

Posted by claadmin at 2:50 PM

January 6, 2006

2006 Conference Proposals Sought

I am pleased to announce the Call For Presentations for the 2006 California Library Association Conference is available on the CLA website. The conference will be held in Sacramento on November 11-13, 2006. Follow this link http://www.cla-net.org/events/confexhibition.php to the conference page. Proposals for the 2006 Conference are due Feb. 28, 2006.

Adobe Reader is required to view the form. If you have Adobe Reader 7.0 or 7.0.5 on your computer, you may use the "submit" button on the form to send the data you enter to us via email. If you are using an older version of Adobe Reader, you will be able to fill the form out and print it, but you won't be able to submit it electronically. We have included a link to Adobe if you wish to download this FREE program. (We strongly encourage you to use Adobe Reader 7.0, as all our files are created in the most recent versions of Adobe products.)

Forms MUST be submitted by the deadline. Please feel free to call or email me if you have any questions.

Susan Negreen, CAE, Executive Director
California Library Association
916-447-8541
snegreen@cla-net.org

Posted by claadmin at 11:05 AM

December 16, 2005

CLA Receives Apology From Pasadena Center

While the 2005 CLA was a resounding success, a service glitch on the part of the Pasadena Center cast a pall over some of the catered events. Those in attendance at the lunches on Sunday experienced both poor service and poorly prepared food. CLA complained and we recently received the following from James Canfield, Executive Director of the Pasadena Center:
Please accept my apologies that the failures of our food service have cast a shadow over what I understand was a very successful conference in all other aspects. The time and effort that you and your staff, especially Tina (Vickery) and Paul (Graller) invested in preparing for and delivering a successful event was obvious and the food service issues should not detract from those efforts. I accept full responsibility for our service failures, and working with Boston Culinary Group, I am making immediate changes, both in personnel and procedures to ensure that we eliminate the possibility of future failures. Let me assure you that we heard your complaints and have used your input to improve our operation moving forward.

To encourage participation at these events in Sacramento in 2006, attendees at one of the Sunday lunches at the 2005 Conference will receive a discount coupon in June that can be used for a lunch at the 2006 Conference. We regret that the lunches were not up to our service standard.

Susan Negreen, CAE
Executive Director

Posted by claadmin at 10:33 AM

December 13, 2005

Conference Workshop Materials Online!

Did you miss the conference? Or did you attend a workshop that was so popular, the presenter ran out of handouts? No problem! This year, for the first time, CLA is posting conference workshop materials online!

So far, we have received materials from nearly half of the workshops. If you are looking for a workshop that isn't posted, please check back regularly as we are continuing to receive materials. If you presented at the conference and would like your materials posted, send them to Laura Fisher at lfisher@cla-net.org. Include your session title in the body of your email.

Posted by claadmin at 3:08 PM

November 1, 2005

CLA Program to Explore Public Library Bond Fund

Submitted by Mark Smith, Legislative Chair

You are invited to program to be presented at the CLA Conference on the California Public Library Bond Fund titled, "Public Library Bonds, Buildings, Books, and Bytes." The program will be held from 4:45 to 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, November 6, in room C211 of the Pasadena Conference Center.

Anne Cain, Contra Costa County Librarian will serve as moderator for a panel of experts that includes Linda Springer of the Office of Library Construction at the California State Library, Ann Cousineau, Solano County Librarian, and Anne Campbell, Director of the National City Public Library.

Linda Springer will discuss the successes of the last bond act (popularly known as Prop 14); Anne Campbell will describe her experience in successfully applying for bond funds and the subsequent construction of a new library in National City; and Ann Cousineau will describe the ongoing effort to pass the next bond scheduled for voter approval in June 2006.

Posted by claadmin at 8:01 AM

Academic Programming and Section Meeting - CLA Conference

I hope you are looking forward to Pasadena as much as I am. Please support your fellow academic librarians by attending one or more of the programs in the Academic Track listed below.

Please note that you are also welcome to attend that Academic Section Meeting. It is informal and usually includes some discussion on what academic librarians would like from CLA, as well as bit of recruitment to participate in the section. It is also a chance to meet section officers, Jennifer Laherty, incoming President, Barbara Quarton, VP / President-Elect, Linda Peabody, Secretary, and Kathy Headkte, CLA Assembly Representative:

Academic Section Meeting
Sunday, November 6
Noon - 1:30
Westin Hotel, Plaza Room

PROGRAMS

Saturday, November 5:

Forging Alliances: Models of Successful University Faculty and Librarian Collaboration 10:45 - Noon, Pasadena Conference Center, C201
Integrating Information Literacy Outcomes Into a Departmental Major 2 - 3:15, Pasadena Conference Center, C105
The English Short Title Catalogue: What Is It and How Do I Use It? 3:30 - 4:45, Pasadena Conference Center, C212
*Sunday, November 6
Building Student-Centered Learning Environments 9:15 - 10:30, Pasadena Conference Center, C201
Poster Sessions (Including Developing and Implementing an Integrated Full-Text Periodicals List and But It Won't Let Me Find My Article) 10:30 - 11:45, Pasadena Conference Center, Exhibit Hall
Lunch & Learn on Building Context-Based Library Instruction Noon - 1:30, Pasadena Conference Center, C209
One Stop Shopping: Implementing a User-Informed Metasearch Service 4:45 - 6, Pasadena Conference Center, C201

Monday, November 7:

SFX at the CSU: Central Support and Local Developments In Balance 9 - 10:15, Pasadena Conference Center, C212
Open Access: More Than Just "Free"? 9 - 10:15, Pasadena Conference Center, C103
Introducing Ollie, the Online Tutorial 10:30 - 11:45, Pasadena Conference Center, C101
Managing Reference Services in the 21st Century 10:30 - 11:45, Pasadena Conference Center, C207

Looking forward to seeing you there,

Kathlene Hanson
Academic Section President

Posted by claadmin at 7:57 AM

CYA Section Conference Information

Hope to see you all at CLA. Be sure to come to the CYAS section meeting. Sunday, November 6 at 6:15 p.m., Pasadena Conference Center, Room C124. Wine and appetizers will be served. We also have a great line-up of conference programs, including:

Hip-Hop Library Art
Public Libraries and Schools=Smart Partnerships
Helping Children Through Challenging Times: Building a Therapeutic Parenting Collection
Celebrating Poetry for Children and Young Adults in the Legacy of Myra Cohn Livingston
Treehouse Tales: Storytime on Television
Parents and Children @ your library: Conducting Early Literacy Workshops
Performance Counts: The Public Library as a player in the social services network in support of Children and Families
Seize the Day: Launching a Dia de los Ninos/Dia de los Libros Celebration at Your Library
Chatting it Up: Tips for Teen Book Discussion Clubs
Family Literacy Night: Everyday Heroes
Read to Me/Leemelo: An Early Literacy Partnership
Reaching Home Based Child Care Providers, Families and Communities
Summer Reading 2006

See you in Pasadena!

Jeanine Asche, CYAS President

Posted by claadmin at 7:53 AM

October 31, 2005

Conference Programs from the Reference Services Section

A. The Reference Services Section of CLA is sponsoring programs particularly addressing Reference Services, we think you will find helpful. They are:

Saturday, 11/5/2005: 2-3:15 pm - Pasadena Conference Center, Room C101 - Adult/Reference Track
Reference Tricks They Don't Teach You in Library School - Michelle Perera and Robert Karatsu
Reference related topics you probably didn't learn in library school (but should have). Includes top ten Google tricks, "Internet Equivalents," using print vs. online resources... and the proverbial more.

Saturday, 11/5/2005: 3:30-4:45 pm - Pasadena Conference Center, Room C101 - Adult/Reference Track
Network of Care: Helping the Community Take Care of It's Own - Kathy Sterbenc
Reference Update: Provides a "virtual community" and resources to help put seniors and their care givers in touch with the right services at the right time.

Sunday, 11/6/2005: 4:45-6 pm - Pasadena Conference Center, Room C212 - Adult/Reference Track (co-sponsoring with Information Technology Section)
A Primer on Virtual Reference - Sarah Houghton and Christina Hennessey
How can answering questions online help your library? Learn the ins and outs of e-mail, web-based chat and instant messaging.

Monday, 11/7/2005: 10:30-11:45 am - Pasadena Conference Center, Room C207 - Academic/Adult/Reference Track
Managing Reference Services in the 21st Century - Jennifer Sweeney, Rayna Hamre, Stephen MacLeod, Antoinette Avila
Learn how GIS (Geographic Information Systems) have been used to evaluate Ask-a-Librarian services. Then, hear strategies on how to train and integrate library assistants and student assistants in reference services. Next, research on reference skill development will be presented on distinguishing the novice to the expert reference worker.

B. Reference Services Section Meeting!
Sunday, 11/6/2005: 6:15- 6:50 pm - Pasadena Conference Center, Room C205
Opportunities for leadership; bring ideas for Reference Programs for 2006

Hope to see you there,
Carolyn Thomas
President, Reference Services Section

Posted by claadmin at 11:48 AM

October 28, 2005

Starting a Día de los Niños/Día de los Libros celebration at your library

A program to be presented at the CLA Conference will introduce librarians to Día de los Niños/Día de los Libros (Day of the Child/Day of the Book), a national event celebrating the power of books and libraries to change the lives of children. Many libraries in large and small communities across the U.S. have found that this celebration-typically held April 30 each year-is a way to celebrate books and reading for all children, with special emphasis on the needs of Spanish-speaking and bilingual children. The state libraries and state library associations in several states including Texas, New Mexico, and Idaho, have taken the lead in establishing statewide celebrations of this event.

The program, titled, "Seize the Day: Launching a Día de los Niños/Día de los Libros Celebration at Your Library," will be held from 10:45 a.m. to Noon on Saturday, November 5 in the Pasadena Conference Center - Room C207. Speakers will include Paulina Moreno of the Riverside County Library System and Pamela L. Groves-Gaggioli of the Pasadena Public Library speaking about their experiences planning and implementing Día de los Niños events in their libraries. Oralia Garza de Cortes will speak of the history of the event and her experiences in initiating a statewide observation of the event in Texas. All three speakers will describe how these programs encourage children to discover the joys of reading and library use and how the event can be used as a catalyst for building community partnerships.

Posted by claadmin at 3:22 PM

October 26, 2005

Collection Development: Hear Ye! Hear Ye!

Submitted by Glynda Christian, Collection Development Chair

You are most cordially invited to our Topics and Tea Collection Development Round Table Meeting on Saturday morning, 10:45 to 12:00 noon, in Room C101 of the Pasadena Conference Center. If you are a CDRT member (and you can become one easily, contact CLA office) we invite you to sit with us, and to bring a teapot you'd like to "show off" with a few bags of your favorite tea. We'll get the hot water to make it all work, and have some cookies to boot! For members in Southern Cal, who don't have to worry about having your packed cookies turn into crumbs, please feel free to bring on some Southern Cal cookies! We will meet, and we will talk about a variety of interesting topics, including selecting for Latino populations.

Then, after you're nicely soothed for Saturday, get ready for Sunday's CDRT presentation at the Pasadena Conference Center, Room C102, and hear all about the female detective and other mysterious phenomena on Sunday morning, 9:15 to 10:30 a.m. with California Writers' Panel: Left Cost Noir: Celebrating California's Mystery Tradition with authors Paula Woods, Denise Hamilton, and Jerrilyn Farmer! Don't miss this dynamic panel discussion presented by our crime fiction/mystery-solving trio of best-selling authors! They will read and explore the southern California landscape from the perspective of their crime-solving heroines; time for questions as well. CLA exclusive: a literary map designed for this program will be given to attendees. Book signing to follow.

With your tea and cookies and a stimulating series of mystery authors before you, you're sure to have a real good time! Come on by! Join the CDRT if not already a member, and let me know who's bringing those tea pots!! Tasty, informative, and fun--what else is there?

Posted by claadmin at 3:29 PM

How the CLA Conference Program is Created...

Submitted by Monica Penninger, Chair, 2005 Program Planning Subcommittee

Twelve members of the 2005 CLA Conference Program Planning Subcommittee met on a rainy day in March at Heritage Park in Santa Fe Springs. Their mission was to take almost 140 workshop ideas submitted by the field and whittle that number down to the 75 or so which could be squeezed into three days in November. All the CLA sections were represented so that a balanced program would be created.

The group had already met twice: first in December with the entire Conference Planning Committee to discuss goals and responsibilities for both the program and local arrangements subcommittees. CLA President Danis Kreimeier outlined her vision for the conference. It was to be fun and dynamic, with too many good choices! Her theme was to be "Celebrating Everyday Heroes." In January, the Program Planning Subcommittee met on its own to brainstorm ways to solicit programs CLA members would want to attend. The representative from each section was charged to contact his or her colleagues to urge them to share their expertise on everything from early literacy to RFID to e-fundraising. The discussion inspired a message which was subsequently sent to CALIX. In the meantime, the Call for Presentations had already gone up on the CLA website.

Everyone prepared for the March meeting by reviewing each proposal and taking notes. At the outset, we figured out that we could spend a few minutes on each proposal if we wanted to finish before 6 p.m. No time for long, philosophical discussions about the merits of each one! Often a section representative had to explain the finer details of a proposal for the rest of the group. Some were tabled to come back to later. With amazing team spirit and very little bickering, the subcommittee members voted on the top 80 or so workshops, tagging some for further research. The chairperson was asked to contact some presenters with similar ideas to see if they wanted to combine forces.

Over the following weeks, subcommittee members exchanged ideas and information via e-mail and, finally, a preliminary program list was sent to the CLA office. Now it was time to attempt to squeeze as many as possible into a conference schedule chock full of not only workshops but poster sessions, special interest luncheons, committee and roundtable meetings, exhibits, receptions, and general sessions with incredible keynote speakers, not to mention plenty of opportunities to just have fun together! We hoped the result would keep most people busy and engaged for the whole conference while still meeting the needs of attendees only able to come to Pasadena for one day.

The draft schedule was presented to the entire Conference Planning Committee. It was tweaked several times before the final result was posted on the CLA website. Now the Program Planning Subcommittee members could relax while the Local Arrangements Subcommittee members were still very busy organizing activities to showcase the Pasadena area and provide plenty to do outside of the workshops themselves.

It was an honor and a pleasure to take an active role in the creation of a conference by serving on the Program Planning Subcommittee. Special thanks to CLA President Danis Kreimeier, the 2005 CLA Conference Planning Committee Chair Barbara Quarton, Local Arrangements Subcommittee Chair Stephanie Beverage, CLA Executive Director Sue Negreen, and all the members for making this process such a rewarding experience!

Posted by claadmin at 2:49 PM

October 21, 2005

IT Section Conference Workshops

The CLA Information Technology Section is sponsoring a series of seven technology workshops at the 2005 Annual Conference designed to help you get up to date with the latest tech trends, innovations, and strategies in libraries. Join us!

Saturday, November 5th

10:45 am - 12:00 pm: What's Hot in Technology
2:00 pm - 3:15 pm: Blah, Blah, Blog!
3:30 pm - 4:45 pm: E-Fundraising for Libraries: Tips, Tools, and Techniques for Raising $$$s Over the Web

Sunday, November 6th

9:15 am - 10:30 am: The Juggling Librarian Teaches PHP
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm: How to Get Started with Videoconferencing @ Your Library
4:45 pm - 6:00 pm: A Primer on Virtual Reference

Monday, November 7th

10:30 am - 11:45 am: E-RATE and California Libraries: Process and Strategy

For more information about any of these programs or the CLA Information Technology Section, please contact Section President, Sarah Houghton, at shoughton@co.marin.ca.us.

Posted by claadmin at 11:52 AM

October 19, 2005

Legislative Committee and CALTAC Programs Planned for the Conference

This year's conference features two great programs sponsored by the Legislative Committee and CALTAC: --David Janssen, CAO of L.A. County, telling us about local government in California and where and how libraries fit into that picture, and --A panel discussion on the new Bond Act for library construction, which will also feature highlights of the 2000 Act, differences between the two, and the ongoing campaign for approval of the new Act on the 2006 ballot.

2000-2010: Public Library Bonds, Buildings, Books
and Bytes
Sunday, Nov. 6, 4:45 pm - 6:00 pm
Conference Center, Room C211

Making Sense of Local Government
Monday, Nov. 7, 10:30 am - 11:45 am
Conference Center, Room C102

Posted by claadmin at 7:00 AM

October 14, 2005

Weston Woods Film Festival

Submitted by Susan Erickson, Children's and Young Adults Services Section

Join us for a screening of award-winning Weston Woods films, featuring "Everyday Heroes" (the theme of the conference) and other characters from children's literature. This mini-film fest will showcase new releases, ALA's Andrew Carnegie Medal for Excellence in Children's Video winners, ALA's Notable Video designees, as well as old favorites. Door prizes too! Come, relax, unwind!

Weston Woods Film Festival
Friday, Nov. 4th, 2005
9:00pm-10:30 pm
Westin Hotel, Plaza Room

Sponsored by: Weston Woods Studios

Posted by claadmin at 1:04 PM

September 12, 2005

Reading and Writing the West

Submitted by Cindy Mediavilla, Library History Round Table Chair

Looking for an excuse to start CLA conference festivities early? Then you might want to consider joining the Library History Round Table on the following tour of nearby museums and libraries:

Reading and Writing the West
Friday, November 4, 2005
12:00 Noon - 4:30 PM
Cost: $40 includes admission to all museums

Participants will enjoy guided tours of the research collections of the Institute of the American West, which include the Autry Library at the Autry Museum of the West and the Braun Research Library at the Southwest Museum of the American Indian, and of the Charles Lummis House. Bus transportation will be provided. Tickets by advanced purchase only. Sponsored by the CLA Library History Round Table.

Participants will have an opportunity to purchase light lunch or snack at the Golden Spur Cafe at the Autry Museum of the West.

For more information, please contact CLA staff at info@cla-net.org or Suzanne Stauffer at smstauffer@earthlink.net.

Posted by claadmin at 9:20 AM

September 1, 2005

It's Time to Reserve Your Hotel Room!

The housing deadline for November's conference in Pasadena is fast approaching. If you plan on attending, you only have until October 3 to reserve your hotel room. To make your reservation, complete and send in the housing reservation form, located on our conference webpage. You may also reserve your hotel room online at http://www.pasadenacal.com/housing/cla_form.htm. Don't delay. Rooms are limited!

Posted by claadmin at 3:42 PM

July 21, 2005

King Tut Tour

KING TUT is back and The California Library Association would like to take a group to see him!

If you are coming to Pasadena for the CLA Conference and Exhibition in November, this is a great opportunity to see this "once in a life-time" exhibit. The exhibit is at the LA County Museum of Art, and we are interested in taking a group to the museum on Friday, November 4, in the afternoon. Cost is $50 and includes admission and transportation to and from Pasadena.

This year's Conference Committee has a number of other tours planned for Friday, November 4, including a luncheon/tour to the Huntington, a walking/shopping tour of Pasadena, and a tour of libraries sponsored by the CLA Library History Round Table. We are also exploring a trip to the Los Angeles Jewelry Mart. Registration for these tours will be available on the conference registration form.

Because the King Tut exhibit requires purchasing tickets for a timed admission, we need to ask for your commitment now, outside the normal registration process. If you wish to attend, CLA must receive your registration with payment by August 5.

For more information about the exhibit, please see the museum website at http://www.lacma.org.

Posted by claadmin at 2:01 PM

March 10, 2005

Conference Planning Update

Submitted by Barbara Quarton, Conference Committee Chair

The work of the 2005 Conference Committee is in full swing. The committee, which is made up of section representatives and other committed members, has been meeting since December. Many committee members are busy planning local arrangements in beautiful Pasadena, while others are reviewing the more than 130 program proposals received by the CLA office.

We are delighted by the possibilities that Pasadena presents to us as we plan for a fun conference. We are also impressed by the quality of the proposals we have received as we work to address the needs/interests of all our members. Thanks to everyone who submitted proposals! By this time next month we'll have a full slate of accepted programs, just waiting for scheduling. Check back next month for more info.

Posted by claadmin at 11:37 AM

February 8, 2005

Scenes from the Conference 2004

The 2004 Beatty Award, presented to James Haskins, was accepted by Bradley Williams. (L-R) Jennifer Rooth, BWI; Laura Remer, Beatty Chair; Unidentified BWI staffer; Bradley Williams

CLA President Danis Kreimeier (L) cuts the Exhibit Hall ribbon with State Librarian and former CLA President Susan Hildreth(R)

Member of the Year, Holly Hinman with Susan Hildreth

Drill carts from Benecia and Sacramento Public Libraries performed prior to the Exhibit Hall grand opening

Exhibit hall attendees visit with vendors during the show.

Author Chitra Divakaruni discusses her book with James Quay, Executive Director of the California Council on the Humanities

Lynne Lancaster discusses the generations in the workplace at Sunday morning's general session. She later did a Master Speaker session to continue on the topic.

Childrens' author Daniel Handler (Lemony Snicket) signs his book prior to the closing Luncheon where he was the featured speaker

Danis Kreimeier draws a winner at the Exhibit Hall Raffle.

Raffle winners celebrate their prizes. The grand prize was a $200 gift certificate to Ciruit City

A snake dancer entertains at the reception at the Martin Luther King Jr. Library. Following his performance, audience members had an opportunity to interact with the animals.

Lisa Bartle gets to know a rather large snake.

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January 4, 2005

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August 18, 2009

Libraries Build Communities Project

August 3, 2009

Register Now for the 2009 CLA Conference & Exhibition

January 5, 2009

Call for Proposals 2009

November 13, 2008

CLA Annual Conference

September 26, 2008

ACTSS New Leader Award: support available for CLA Conference expenses

August 1, 2008

It's Time to Register for CLA's Annual Conference!

April 8, 2008

SJSU Fundraiser Scheduled in Conjunction with CLA Conference

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January 31, 2008

Call for Trivia Questions!

January 29, 2008

Call for Proposals 2008

November 7, 2007

Pictures Wanted

November 2, 2007

Scenes from CLA in Long Beach

October 23, 2007

Conference is Not Impacted by Southern California Fires

July 18, 2007

Call for Volunteers

July 12, 2007

Conference Registration has begun!

January 22, 2007

Call for Proposals: CLA Conference 2007

November 29, 2006

3 Minutes at the Conference: the Video

November 28, 2006

Native Libraries Round Table 2006 Wrap Up

Historical Library Tour Wet and Successful!

November 22, 2006

Annual Awards Winners

November 17, 2006

Conference Pictorial

October 9, 2006

CLA Academic Section Invites You To the CLA Conference

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October 3, 2006

Exciting Children's and YA Programs at Upcoming CLA Conference

September 28, 2006

Additional Hotel Rooms Available

September 25, 2006

Great Reference Programs at CLA

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Technology Track Programs for CLA

August 29, 2006

Conference Special Events

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