Newsletter of the Maine Library Association and the Maine State Library

VOLUME 23, NO. 4 ~ APRIL 2001

Editor
Anastasia S. Weigle
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TABLE OF CONTENTS

PAGE ONE
Calendar of Events
Education/Training/Workshops
Here's an F.Y.I.
Job Opportunities

PAGE TWO
ALA News
Library Electronic Mailing Lists
News from the Maine Libraries Conference
Web Links of the Month


CALENDAR OF EVENTS 2001


EDUCATION/TRAINING/WORKSHOPS
 
CHANGE IN REGISTRATOIN DATE FOR LIBRARY AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY STUDENTS AND FACULTY.
The beginning date for summer/fall registration has been moved back to April 9. Please make note of this date. LIB courses offered in summer are as follows: LIB 100, 101, 109E, and 175. Fall courses are as follows: LIB 100, 101, 109E, 175, 225, 201, 203, 299,
385 (new course), and 442. Toll-free in-state: 1-877-uma-1234, Bookstore in-state: 1-800-621-0083. Toll-free out-of-state: 1-800-958-9936, Bookstore out-of-state, 1-800-958-9934. Call early to reserve your seat.
http://www.uma.maine.edu/libraries/pages/spclibinfo.html
DLIS DISTANCE LEARNING COURSE - SUNY BUFFALO. The Department of Library and Information Studies at the University at
Buffalo will offer two graduate courses over the Internet for Summer 2001 (May 21- June 29). They are:
 
For more detailed information regarding these courses, off-campus completion of the MLS, or the DLIS Distance Learning program, see "Distance Learning": http://www.sils.buffalo.edu/faculty/ellison/distance.html
 
Persons with questions regarding the above courses should contact: Dr. John Ellison. email: ellison@cecomet.net
home page: http://www.sils.buffalo.edu/faculty/ellison/ellison.html
 
SMLD SPRING COUNCIL MEETING. Friday, April 27, 2001 at Andover Collge (Route 26) in Portland. "Collection Development in the Information Age." Speakers: Arlene Bielefield, MLS, JD, is on the faculty of Southern Connecticut State University in the Department of Library Science and Instructional Technology. Fee: $25 if received by April 15, $30 if received after April 16. F.M.I. contact the SMLD office at 871-1766 or 1-800-649-7696.
 
TELECONFERENCE ON INTERNET FILTERING. Internet Dilemma: Filtered or Non-Filtered is the subject of a
national satellite teleconference, live from Indianapolis, set for Wednesday, April 11, 2001, at 3:30 EST. The interactive, 90-minute
teleconference will include discussion on current laws, issues, and technology surrounding Internet filtering. During the discussion viewers will be able to email or phone in questions and comments. Featured speakers are librarians Carrie Gardner and Michael B. Wessells, former congressman Andrew Jacobs, Jr., and attorney Peter Rusthoven. The live satellite teleconference is available on C-band and KU-band satellites at $150 per site. There are no limits on the number of attendees at a participating site. The teleconference is sponsored by the Indianapolis-Marion County Public Library, the Indiana Library Federation, and INCOLSA, in cooperation with NELINET and the other OCLC regional networks. Downlink sites may register at INCOLSA by April 4, 2001. Complete information is available at the INCOLSA Website at: { HYPERLINK "http://www.incolsa.net/events/filter.html"} http://www.incolsa.net/events/filter.html or by contacting INCOLSA at (317) 298-6570.
 
GOOD NEWS FOR DISTANCE EDUCATION! On March 7, 2001, Senators Orrin Hatch (R-UT) and Patrick Leahy (D-VT)
introduced a bill to update the distance education provisions of the Copyright Act to account for advancements in digital transmission technologies that support distance learning. The bill, S. 487, is entitled the "Technology Education and Copyright Harmonization Act" (the "TEACH Act"). The current provisions for distance education, as set out in the Copyright Act of 1976 and still in effect, grant an exemption from copyright liability for in-class performance, displays of certain copyrighted works and the transmission of those performances to outside locations. These 1976 provisions were written for an era when educational communications were dominated by face-to-face teaching and one-way, closed-circuit elevision technology.As instructed in the Digital Millennium Copyright Act of 1998, the Copyright Office conducted a study on the need for revising the copyright law and released a report on its study, "Report on Copyright and Digital Distance Education," in May 1999. The report recommended updating of the current copyright law exemptions for distance education, but with safeguards to respond to proprietor concerns.
 
The new bill closely tracks the recommendations of the Copyright Office, which ALA welcomed as comprehensive and well-balanced. The ALA Washington Office will be working closely with the Senate Judiciary Committee staff as this bill moves through the legislative process.
The WO web site will shortly be updated to provide a link to the text of the bill and a summary of its provisions. http://www.ala.org/washoff/disted.html


HERE'S AN F.Y.I.

FIRST LADY LAURA BUSH, American Library Association celebrate National Library Week and launch The Campaign for America's Libraries. Washington, D.C. - In celebration of National Library Week, First Lady Laura Bush, Baltimore Oriole All-Star Shortstop Mike Bordick and the American Library Association (ALA) gathered today at the Northeast Neighborhood Library in Washington, D.C., to encourage America to discover - and re-discover - the richness and diversity of today's libraries. "National Library Week is a great time to remind people about the value of a free library card," says Mrs. Bush, a former librarian. "Libraries are community treasure chests, loaded with a wealth of information available to everyone, equally, and the key to that treasure chest is a library card." Following the First Lady's remarks, the ALA unveiled @ your library, The Campaign for America's Libraries, a five-year educational initiative designed to speak loudly and clearly about the value of libraries and librarians in the 21st century. The campaign showcases the unique and vital roles played by public, school, academic and special libraries in our communities. "I can't think of a better person to help launch this major public education initiative than our nation's First Lady and our nation's first librarian in the White House," ALA President. Nancy Kranich says. "Her unwavering commitment to education and libraries will give this launch the visibility it needs to make it a success." Major League Baseball (MLB) also has pledged to participate in the campaign. Discussions are currently underway regarding the role that MLB will play. Bordick, along with his family, participated in today's event.
 
The kickoff event, which included demonstrations of high-tech library learning stations and Mrs. Bush signing up for a new library card, was designed to introduce the campaign and begin the process of reminding the public that libraries are dynamic, modern community centers for education, information and entertainment. It also highlighted the campaign's key messages: libraries are changing and dynamic; libraries are places of opportunity; libraries bring you the world. ALA leaders, members of the Washington, D.C., library community, students, senior citizens and others are attended today's festivities. During National Library Week, libraries of all types are also holding programs and events to introduce the @ your library theme to the public and showcase both new and traditional library services. Many haveselected local campaign chairs and are honoring them with an @ your library card. National Library Week programs include such topics as "Discover the world @ your library" (North Dakota State Library, Fargo, N.D.); "Local authors @ your library" (Waverly Public Library, Waverly, Iowa); "Information to go @ your library" (Durham County Library, Durham, N.C.); "Family time @ your library" (Missoula Public Library, Missoula, Mont.); "Chocolate @ your library" (Council Rock School District, Holland, Penn.). As a result of ALA's outreach efforts, libraries in all 50 states are participating in the campaign. They represent public, school, academic and special libraries, as well as state library agencies. Libraries that are participating in the campaign but have not yet registered, can do so by logging on to the campaign Web site at www.ala.org/@yourlibrary and clicking on "Register Now." Libraries can also join an e-mail newsletter to receive campaign news and updates. Suggestions on how to use the logo, talking points, ideas for ongoing programming, downloadable logos and artwork are among the online tools available. Libraries are urged to send a brief summary of National Library Week/campaign kickoff activities and sample materials to: Sara Groves, ALA Public Information Office, 50 E. Huron St., Chicago, IL 60611. Or e-mail the campaign at: atyourlibrary@ala.org. Please include contact information for your library or organization.
 
THE NEW CENTURY GRANT L.D. 1433. The Cultural Affairs Council has produced an advocacy brochure, which will be available in substantial quantities. They can be used for general distribution, they will be distributed to legislators, and they can be handed out at cultural sites and programs around the state. We urge you to contact your legislators in support of this bill -- we will provide more specific information on how to do this soon, but if If you want more information right now, please visit the New Century advocacy web page (graciously hosted by Bob Libbey at the Maine Performing Arts Network) http://www.maineperformingarts.org/NewCentury This site contains lots of information, including grants lists, summaries of proposals, frequently asked questions, etc. You can also call or e-mail me (773-5051) if you want to know more. In addition to letters, you are urged to take part in LEGISLATIVE GATHERINGS that will be held throughout the state in the next two months. These are local events featuring legislators and members from communities who have received funding or programs through the New Century program. Sheila Jans is coordinating the gatherings across the state -- please contact her if you would be interested in attending or hosting one of these events -- she can be reached by e-mail at: majus@nbnet.nb.ca or by telephone at 728-4820. This is where your help is especially needed. I am delighted to report that our LEGISLATIVE SPONSORS are an extraordinarily distinguished group. A bipartisan coalition comprised of the leaders of both houses, we are fortunate to have these folks working on our behalf. That said, however, the difficult budgetary situation this year is going to complicate our advocacy process, and makes input from the field all the more important. If you know any of these sponsors, be sure to let them know that you appreciate their support:
 
LEAD SPONSOR: Mike Saxl Speaker of the House (D-Portland)
CO-SPONSORS:
STANDARD PERIODICAL DIRECTORY available from Oxbridge Communications, long known for their Standard Periodical Directory, has just developed a search version of their online service. 'Keyword Search' allows a library user to look up a title or category and find contact information, editorial description and other useful information in seconds. This new reference tool costs just $49.99 a month or $495 per year and accesses a database of 80,000 Periodicals, comprised of 22,000 Magazines, 9,000 Catalogs, 15,000 Newsletters, 11,000 Newspapers, 6,000 Directories, and 13,000 Journals. To spread the word, Oxbridge is offering librarians a free month's subscription, no obligation, no money down. Editors - want to try a free one month subscription so that you can review it for your members. Please e-mail Johanna at custsev@oxbridge.com or call her at 212-741-0231 X 213
 
NELA MEMBERSHIPS. NELA Renewal Membership mailings have been sent out. For any of you who haven't received yours or
for those of you who would like to join for the first time, please check out its website at http://www.nelib.org/join.html.
 
MAINE STUDENT BOOK AWARD 2001 -2002 TITLES - A SNEAK PEEK ! The Maine Student Book Award Committee is please to announce the electronic publication of a "SNEAK PREVIEW" of the 2001 - 2002 Reading List. The forty-two titles on the list range widely from poetry, biography, and nonfiction titles, to a rich selection of historical fiction, contemporary fiction, and fantasy.
 
The list is the result of a year of reading and discussion by the twelve-member committee representing the Maine Library Association, the
Maine Reading Association, and the Maine Association of School Librarians. The Maine Student Book Award is designed to expand literary horizons of students in 4th through 8th grades by encouraging them to read, evaluate, and enjoy a selection of new books and to choose, by written ballot, a statewide favorite.
 
A fully annotated list and book talks about the titles chosen for the upcoming year, as will as a preview collection, will be available at the Maine Library Association Conference in May. Until then, take a sneak peek at the new list on line by clicking on Maine Student Book Award at
www.windham.lib.me.us/msba.htm.
 
AND THE WINNER IS ....MAINE STUDENT BOOK AWARD 2000 BALLOTS AVAILABLE
ON-LINE!
 
The Maine Student Book Award ballot mailing is in the mail! However, eager voters may download an official ballot from the Maine Student Book Award home page at www.windham.lib.me.us/msbabal.htm.
 
Students in grades four through eight who have read three or more titles from the current list are eligible to vote. Please count the student votes, tally the results, and mail one completed ballot form to Donna Maxim, 375 River Road, Edgecomb, Maine 04556 by April 15. The winning titles will be announced at the Buffet Lunch and Awards Announcement on Sunday, May 6 at the Maine Library Association Conference.
 
THE ASSOCIATION FOR COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY EDUCATORS of Maine Maine Instructional Technology Teacher of the Year Award-2001
 
Who is ACTEM? ACTEM is the Association of Computer Technology Educators of Maine. Its purpose is to act as an information clearing house for Maine's technology educators. Members receive timely information regarding topics of importance in the field of computer education, as well as support from other technology educators in implementing local programs and matching their program's goals with state initiatives.
What is happening? ACTEM is pleased to announce the third annual Maine Instructional Technology Teacher of the Year Award-2001. The intention of this $2500 award is to seek out exceptional educators who use educational technology to impact student learning. Help us find and reward a visionary educator (or team of educators) for outstanding integration of technology into their curriculum.
Who can be nominated? Any educator, including support staff, who has a direct impact on student learning. Teams can be nominated and share the monetary award.
How do I nominate someone? In order for this exceptional teacher to be eligible for this award, the entry form, the nominators section, and the candidates section must be completed. Each section must not exceed three double spaced pages. The signature of the superintendent is also necessary.
What is the scoring criteria for this award? A panel of judges who are members of ACTEM will use a scoring guide to
determine the finalists. No additional materials will be reviewed at this time.
When is the deadline? All applications must be received by Friday, May 11, 2001.
Where do I find the applications? Applications are available on the ACTEM web site at http://www.actem.org or as an e-mail attachment (Word or Appleworks 5.0 through a request to: Jan_kolenda@manchester.u42.k12.me.us
Where do I send the application? This information should be mailed to: Jan Kolenda, Manchester Elementary School, Box 217, Manchester, ME 04351 or submitted via e-mail to: jan_kolenda@manchester.u42.k12.me.us or faxed to: Attn: Jan Kolenda 622.0616
When and where will the award by announced? The Maine Instructional Technology Teacher of the Year Award-2001 will be announced at the next MAINEducation Technology Conference to be held at the Augusta Civic Center on October 19, 2001.
Do you have a question? Call Jan Kolenda at 622.2949 Ext. 318. E-mail: jan_kolenda@manchester.u42.k12.me.us

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