The Conference Planning Committee and the Local Arrangements Committee are deep into the details of planning an exciting conference in Billings. Dr. Charles Seavey of the University of Arizona Graduate Library School will be our keynote speaker. His remarks will address the conference theme: "Library Advocacy: Community, Commitment, Connection." The conference offers a wide variety of activities -- excellent workshops and speakers, opportunities to discuss important library issues, and a chance to meet new colleagues and renew old friendships. All these activities have a role to play in helping us become more effective advocates for libraries.
The Awards and Honors Committee has accepted nominations for awards and is deliberating to determine the award recipients for 1995. Awards will be presented at the annual Awards Luncheon on Friday, April 28.
The Cates Scholarship Committee is cooking up a fund raising event to be held on Friday evening, April 28. The "Bona Fide Bingo Bonanza" will feature not only bingo, but prizes and surprises! Plan to attend this event to enjoy an evening of fun with your colleagues and contribute to a worthy cause. The first Sheila Cates Scholarship recipient will be announced at the annual awards luncheon.
The Bylaws Committee has been busy reviewing the bylaws. The Board of Directors agrees with the committee's recommendations for amendments to the Bylaws to bring them into line with actual practice. The amendments to the Bylaws will be voted on at the General Membership Meeting at the Billings conference. (See Bylaws -ed.)
The Nominating Committee is hard at work lining up candidates to fill the slate of officers to be elected to serve during the 1995-96 year. The candidates will be introduced at the conference. The election will be by mail ballot shortly after the conference.
And that isn't all! Other committees, task forces, interest groups, and board members are also working on a variety of other association issues and/or planning conference activities. An active, successful association requires the time and energy of many committed members. So if you are one of the many folks who are devoting some time to association activities this year, take a moment to give yourself a pat on the back! I look forward to seeing you at the conference in Billings. Think Spring!
Susan Nissen
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Plans for the October 4-7, 1995 MPLA-NDLA-SDLA Tri-Conference are well on the way. The theme is "Libraries: Blueprint for the Future" and three main focus area for workshops have been selected. The area of focus are management; public services with special look at children's services; and electronic information. It should be a good conference. A special dedication and memorial conference party will be held in Doug Hindmarsh's memory. Plans are being explored for a one day post conference session for library trustees that will be video conference to sites in as many of the eleven states that are interested and able to make the downlink.
There was some discussion on the MPLA awards -- how to encourage more nominations from the various states. The awards given by MPLA are the: Carl Gaumer Exhibitors Award, MPLA Distinguished Service Award, MPLA Legislative Leadership Award, MPLA News Media Support Award, MPLA Literary Contribution Award, and the MPLA Beginning Professional Award.
The Mountain Plains Library Association is doing a lot of housekeeping work with their by-laws and manual of procedures so some time was spent discussing the format for review and implementation of suggested changes. Additionally it was decided that the two paid members of the board (the Newsletter Editor and the Executive Secretary) should have written job descriptions and a formal evaluation process. Several subcommittees of the board are working on these various changes.
Some tidbits from the other State reports:
Colorado Library Association did an organizational questionnaire to all of its membership in 1994. They asked their members questions such as what things done by CLA were important to them and which were not.
The Kansas Library Network Board adopted a Vision for Library and Information Services in Kansas on November 10, 1994. The vision statement has all the elements of a truly good vision statement.
Ethelle Bean, Director of the Karl E. Mundt Library at Dakota State University in Madison, SD was appointed to be South Dakota's ALA Councillor. ALA Councillors from the Mountain Plains Library Association states usually try to get together at ALA to discuss MPLA Association help or actions needed. The Utah Library Association has established a professional development fund in memory of Doug Hindmarsh. The fund will be used to send Utah library staff members to a conference, seminar, workshop, etc. which will help them in their professional development. Guidelines for appropriate uses, application procedures and methods will be established and posted later. Contributions should be sent to the Utah Library Association, 2150 S 300 W Suite 16, Salt Lake City, UT 84115-2579, with a note that the funds are designated for the Douglas P. Hindmarsh Professional Development Fund.
The MPLA Board is considering changing from the Roberts Rules of Order to the STURGIS rules. STURGIS seem to be more user friendly terminology. The next MPLA Board meeting will be April 22, 1995 in Denver.
For additional information about Mountain Plains Library Association please contact MLA's MPLA representative at:
Darlene Staffeldt
MPLA Representative
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If you've never attended a PNLA conference, now's the time. The keynote speaker is Bill Richardson. He's a well-known humorist and former librarian who is downright famous in Canada. The preconference will be an all day session on evaluating library services presented by Doug Zweizig from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Other programs are media literacy, storytelling, picture books for older readers, children's and young adult swap shop, intellectual freedom issues, collection management, electronic library networks, reengineering reference, the Internet in libraries and more,more, more.
Need further convincing? Here's some information about Whistler - there are exceptional summer recreational opportunities, hiking, golfing, swimming, picnicing, fishing, paragliding, horseback riding. Lots of restaurants and a classical music festival which coincides with our conference.
Library issues in the Pacific Northwest continue to cross borders and state lines. Intellectual freedom issues, networking topics, and the Young Reader's Choice Award are just a few of the things we all have in common.
Someone at a recent PNLA board meeting said that she thinks of the three bears when she thinks of PNLA conferences. Sometimes state conferences are "Too small" and a national ALA meeting may be "Too big" but PNLA is "Just right!"
Please be in touch with me at Missoula Public Library, 301 East Main, Missoula MT 59802 (406) 721-BOOK or ammon@montana.com for further information.
Bette Ammon
PNLA Representative
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There are two major problems for libraries in this bill. It makes it illegal (and provides very stiff penalties) for the distribution of "obscenity" for all persons, not just minors; and it does not exempt libraries from prosecution. This protection for libraries is in the current laws dealing with distribution of obscenity to minors.
The IFC has invited Dallas Erickson, president of Montana Citizens for Decency through Law, Inc, and a strong advocate of HB 83, to participate in an IFC forum at MLA in Billings. Erickson was instrumental in passing similar legislation in Ravalli and Lincoln counties. Erickson will be countered by a speaker to be named. The IFC will also hold a panel discussion at MLA entitled "ALT. DOT. SEX: Intellectual Freedom and the Internet."
The IFC proposed in November that the Montana Library Association adopt the ALA Bill of Rights and the American Association of School Librarians School Library Bill of Rights. These are contained in a statement, "An Affirmation of the Right to Information" (available from Jim Heckel).
As part of its long range planning, the IFC will publish another edition of the Montana Intellectual Freedom Newsletter, produce a statewide intellectual freedom handbook, and put together a travelling exhibit on banned books.
The IFC maintains strong ties to the ALA Office of Intellectual Freedom and serves as a clearinghouse, along with the State Library, for reports of censorship attempts. Please report any such instances to Gaye Walter (406-444-5451) or Jim Heckel (406-453-9706).
Jim Heckel
jheckel@wln.com
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A legislative workshop was held in the afternoon with Senator Bob Brown-Whitefish as the key speaker. Tips were given on the legislative process and how to lobby by Senator Brown, Mike Lahr, MLA lobbyist, and other speakers. Representative Linda McCullogh from Missoula gave her thoughts about being the first librarian in the state legislature.
The evening activities were focused on the changing technology which is impacting our professional lives on a daily basis. Food was scattered around the State Library/Law Library/Justice Building and located next to 7 technology demonstration sites. MLA invited the legislators to take a driving lesson on the information highway. When the legislators left they were given a bag of peanuts with the slogan "It Takes More Than Peanuts To Provide These Library Services."
The technology demonstrations sites were:
The comments received and overheard during the evening were overwhelmingly positive. Many legislators had heard about the new technology but hadn't seen it first hand. This provided an opportunity for questions to be asked about training, equipment and infrastructure necessary to provide services in an informal setting.
Many thanks are necessary to everyone who participated to make the evening a success. The cookie bakers, the tour guides on the Information Highway, the demonstration teams, the greeters, the set up and clean up crews, etc. came from as far away as Libby and Sidney. If our memory is correct, this year saw the largest number of librarians attending the evening event, and this outpouring of librarians made it all possible. THANK YOU MANY TIMES OVER.
Patricia Roberts
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I knew that this wasn't going to be an uneventful trip when the flight into Salt Lake City pulled up abruptly as we were about to touch down on the runway. The pilot calmly announced: "Sorry folks. The plane in front of us was a little too close, so I thought it was best to give it a second try."
The next excitement hit when Philadelphia was clobbered with nine inches of snow the day after I arrived. Shuttle buses from the hotels to the conference center were slowed, but not stopped, so I made all of my meetings on time.
On Friday, Feb. 3rd, I attended the "Library Advocacy Now" program. The American Library Association is promoting this campaign to "alert policymakers to the urgency and scope of the public's need for information--and for libraries that can meet that need." I have more details, plus sample materials that were given out at the workshop. Please contact me for further information. I will be presenting a program at the MLA Annual Conference on this topic.
As your ALA representative, I attended all of the Council meetings and the caucuses, some of which didn't end until 11:00 p.m. Several major issues were discussed and acted upon by the Council.
The ALA Self Study Committee, which three years ago launched a comprehensive review of the internal workings of our association, presented its preliminary report. One of their recommendations was to put into effect term limits for those people elected to the ALA Council. The proposal was to limit councilors to two consecutive terms (8 years.) This was voted down by a very narrow margin. I voted in favor of this proposal.
Another one of the recommendations from this committee was to change the way that at-large councilors are elected so that there is more representation from the divisions and also more geographical representation. This was tabled and will be taken up at the Annual Conference in Chicago this summer. Right now, I'm planning to vote in favor, but would be glad to hear from any Montana members about this.
The other significant matter discussed by the Council was the initiative put forward by Elizabeth Martinez, the new ALA Executive Director. Her "ALA Goals 2000" program is intended to increase our visibility in Washington D.C. She hopes to do this by upgrading our Washington Office, adding a new component to that office to be called the "Office of Information Technology Policy," and creating a national foundation to help fund A.L.A. programs The foundation will be called the "Fund for America's Libraries." These new initiatives would be funded in part by a dues increase of $25, to be phased in over three years. We have not had a dues increase for ten years.
I have some serious reservations about some of the components of this program. After much discussion, I voted with the majority to submit the proposal for the dues increase to the membership. I think that there are many unanswered questions about this and I will keep you informed as I learn more. I do have some printed material about "Goals 2000" which I would be happy to share.
Finally, I listened to both of the candidates for ALA president, Michael Gorman and Mary Sommerville. Mr. Gorman favors a graduated dues schedule for membership, similar to the one that our state association and many others have. So do I. I believe that this would be a way to encourage more membership in ALA.
Thank you for giving me the opportunity to represent you. Please contact me if you have any questions or suggestions. Missoula Public Library, 301 E. Main St., Missoula MT 59802, 721-2665, 728-5900 (fax), publib@montana.com
Dave Pauli
ALA Chapter Councilor
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Janice Bacino, medical librarian at St. Peter's Hospital in Helena, and Gail Wilkerson, Chief, Library Service at the VA Medical Center in Miles City, have been chosen to participate in an Internet demonstration project funded by the NN/LM, Pacific Northwest Region. They will gain SLIP access to the Internet and will be sharing their experiences with this type of access.
Susan Schweinsberg Long, medical librarian at Kalispell Regional Hospital, was recently elected chair of the Hospital Library Section of the Medical Library Association. Susan is feeling a bit overwhelmed with the magnitude of her responsibilities (or "freaked" as she put it), but those who have worked with her know she will soon be ready to go.
Kim Granath, medical librarian at St. Patrick's in Missoula, resigned this February and is working at the Mike Mansfield Library at the University of Montana.
The Resource Sharing Committee of the NN/LM, Pacific Northwest Region, met in October 1994. Committee members were encouraged to solicit opinions on DOCLINE--both good and bad-- and to report back to the RML at any time. Requests for changes to DOCLINE included: a way of keeping track of and paying copyright fees through DOCLINE; a (unique identifers) from databases other than MEDLINE and HEALTH in DOCLINE; adding document delivery suppliers (such as UMI) as DOCLINE providers; the ability to have a comment line in Loansome Doc so that a health professional can send a comment to the primary library. Jan Bacino is the current Montana representative on the Resource Sharing Committee. HSIG members are encouraged to talk to her or an RML staff member about DOCLINE concerns or suggestions.
The minutes of the December 1, 1994, meeting of Regional Advisory Committee (RAC) meeting of the Pacific Northwest Region, NN/LM, report that the NLM Planning Panel on the Education and Training of Health Sciences Librarians recommended that RMLs be more involved in the training of librarians. Bob Flaherty reported that the Virtual Medical Center (VMC) is now a destination on the Internet. New databases are being added to the VMC, including databases on employment opportunities, continuing education, used medical equipment, and eventually some full-text journal databases from CD-ROMs. Barry Brown, health sciences librarian at the University of Montana, is our RAC representative.
Please contact me if you have any questions about what I've reported above. I look forward to seeing you in Billings.
Gail Shaw Wilkerson
Chair, HSIG
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This Spring, we will be offering two new programs. "Brown Bag Book Browsing" will be held twice a month at noon. Library staff will show off new and noteworthy books to the public who are invited to bring their lunch, browse and check out. "Chapter by Chapter" will be a read-aloud program for school aged children, held every Thurs. afternoon at 4PM.
Thanks to a generous donation, we were able to purchase a large screen TV for our meeting room. Our satellite dish, purchase last year by the Friends of the Library, gives us the capability to bring in a variety of educational programming.
Dave Pauli
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Pauli served as MLA Secretary in 1993-94 and is currently serving as Co-Chair of the President's Task Force on Public Relations and Marketing. He is a member of the Public Library Systems Section of ALA and has served as secretary of the section. He is also a member of the Public Library Association. Pauli has been a reviewer for School Library Journal and Booklist.
As Chapter Councilor, Pauli will represent the Montana Library Association in the ALA Council. When asked about his ideas for effectively representing MLA in the Council, Pauli said: "The first thing to do would be to build a consensus among Montana members about what we want from ALA and what we can give to it. Small and rural states need a voice so that our concerns don't get buried. We need to be full participants in any ALA initiatives. If, for example, ALA is going to lobby to get all types of libraries fully involved in Internet access, we need to make sure that rural states are not neglected. I think that we should make a case for ALA to provide more scholarships for attendance at national conferences so that more of our members can have this experience. I would like to see the ALA Council less politicized and would work toward that end. We need to concentrate on library issues and also have a better geographical representation."
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In December 1993, Terbovich received an MLS from the University of Arizona. She participated in the University's Extended Campus Program and was invited to speak at ALA in Miami on distance education for librarianship. Since 1984, Terbovich has worked at the Montana State Library in various positions. In 1994, she was promoted to fill a new position as statewide technology consultant. She is a member of the ALA, MPLA, and MLA. Terbovich is also a member of Beta Phi Mu, a library science honorary society.
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Please welcome them!
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Dr. Charles Seavey from the University of Arizona's School of Information Resources will give the keynote address. Professor Seavey has been a key player in the University's distance education program, which has provided opportunities for Montanans to earn graduate degrees in library science through a combination of study at the Tucson campus and the Billings site. He is also currently involved in redesigning the University's library school curriculum to fit the needs of the future. Seavey enjoys the role of provocateur, challenging librarians to consider the possible futures of libraries in a fast-changing, technological society.
Other presenters will include Laura Gasaway, Director of the Law Library and Professor of Law at the University of North Carolina, who will provide extensive information on copyright law.
The Access and Delivery Services Consultant for the Association of Research Libraries, Mary E. Jackson, will describe new services such as UnCover and Ariel and will offer advice on how to choose services to fit your library's needs. Nancy Press, from the National Network of Libraries of Medicine, is well-known in the medical library community, but you don't have to be a medical librarian to be fascinated by her demonstration and discussion of new technologies. Sue Hart of the MSU-Billings English Department will share her expertise on women authors of Montana and the West.
There's more! Kathy Kaya and the Program Planning Committee have it all summarized for you in the preregistration booklet.
As for those extra-curricular activities...Jane Howell, Director of MSU-Billings Library, is opening her stately old home for a new members' reception. Meanwhile, back at the microbrewery, the University of Arizona reunion will be convening. Area libraries will open their doors to tours. After viewing Parmly Billings Library's newest enhancements to its PAC, conference-goers can step back into the past by gathering at the original public library building, circa 1901, to enjoy refreshments, music, and the historical displays of the Western Heritage Center. Mike Schulz is planning the Friday night Membership Extravaganza Dinner--need we say more? And don't forget the Bingo Bonanza afterwards. Not only will it be fun, but it benefits the Sheila Cates Scholarship Fund.
You may also want to set aside time to explore downtown Billings. It is an area with unique stores, individualistic coffee shops, an excellent art center, and good restaurants.
Register soon! Hotel registrations should be made before March 25th. We are looking forward to seeing you in Billings this April.
For more conference information contact:
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Bring your problems and suggestions and join in the discussion.
Sally Bullers
bullers@montana.com
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The new Chair & Vice Chair for the Interlibrary Loan Interest Group will be introduced at the business meeting, also.
Two programs will be presented by Mary Jackson who is currently a Visiting Program Officer for the Association of Research Libraries where she is the Project Director for the North American Interlibrary Loan and Document Delivery (NAILDD) Project.
One of the programs will be on "Managing Interlibrary Loan Services" and the other will be "Rethinking Interlibrary Loan: The NAILDD Project."
Bette Mongold
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I've only been in the library business for a short time and have attended two MLA conventions. I'm quite interested in computers and related technology. Last year at the convention, a couple of people who knew of my interests suggested that I should help with Offline. They were looking for a co-chair and thought I should volunteer. Well, I did, thinking that I should be doing something to be more active in MLA. Little did I know that I really had a sign slapped on my back that said "Sucker" (as Bruce Newell stated it when I talked to him recently). I figured I could start small, help someone else as I learned the ropes. Well there were no ropes to learn, no guidelines on discussion groups. I asked if there were any minutes, records, etc., so that I could get a feel for Offline: goals, direction. No such luck. I did find out some history. Bruce Newell wanted to get people together who did online searching and discuss issues that concerned them. At that time just a few people were involved as hardly anyone had computers. The chair was able to pick the topics and place for discussions. And being such a small group, a lot could get discussed. The whole thing was very informal and quite loose. Now, many people sign up for Offline. Even the smallest libraries have computers, and all are interested in computer technology, electronic information, and the ramifications thereof.
This year was filled with the Telecommunication Symposium, MEA, Internet classes, federation task force meetings, Christmas, the legislature, possible technology fair in Missoula, and MLA in April. Maybe something could have been fit into January. Maybe Cindy and I should have just barged ahead and tried to get something going and not worried about what everyone thought. Then the discussion came online on whether to have an Internet group or if Offline should take that over and whether Offline should put on a workshop at the conference. Lots of ideas have been thrown out that Offline could take over. I, too, am very interested in electronic collection development, Internet, automation, etc. I suggested at the task force meeting in Forsyth and on other occasions that we need to work together to identify resources (including people) within Montana.
So is the nature of the beast changing? If Offline is a discussion group, then they get together and discuss. But if it is to take on actual projects, lice electronic collection development, then I think there needs to be more structure to the groups--goals established, directions, and accountability--fit in with MLA's overall scheme of things. Which responsibilities are whose? Better communications between groups would help so that common topics can be offered at combined retreats. Some of these topics seem to concern all libraries. If offline is to take on specific projects and needs more structure, then perhaps the MLA Board should consider making Offline a committee or should establish a committee to take on the projects that people think Offline should do.
What do you think? To try and get a better handle on this whole issue, please respond to me either by letter or e-m,ail. Consider the following questions: What do you think Offline is? Why did you sign up? Do you want it to be just a discussion group, or should Offline take on projects? What projects? Should the topics of interest to all libraries be funneled through MLA? Is there a duplication of efforts? Include any input that you may have. I will bring this information to the Offline Interest Group meeting at MLA on Thursday, April 27, at 4PM. Please attend so that the best decisions can be made as to the future of Offline for the betterment of the entire library community.
Renee Goss
Director, Sidney Public Library
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The meeting recessed temporarily. Board members observed a House Judiciary Committee hearing on HB83 (the obscenity bill), attended MLA's legislative workshop, and took part in the reception for legislators on the evening of January 9.
Present on January 10 at the Corette Library at Carroll College were: Brown, Bushing, Donvan, Dood, Howell, Miller, Nissen, Rooley, Schulz, Taggart, and Thomas. Guests were Bette Ammon, Diana Boom, Janice Bradley, Greta Chapman, Mike Lahr, Dave Pauli, and Darlene Staffeldt. The Board took action to procure a WLN Internet account for Association administrative use and to present proposed Bylaws changes for a vote at the conference in Billings. The Board also discussed the preliminary conference schedule and future conference sites. In addition, the Board heard a report from the Government Affairs Committee and further discussed various library-related bill that are before the Legislature.
The Board of Directors will meet next at the Billings conference on
Tuesday, April 25, and on Saturday, April 29. Members are welcome to
attend board meetings. For more information, contact President Sue
Nissen. Susan Nissen
mpclaw@wln.com
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MLA Financial Statement as of December 20, 1994
INCOME-John Thomas
Estimated Income Actual Income
General Income:
Membership Dues $13,000.00 $10,710.00
Interest 700.00 357.19
FOCUS advertising 500.00 75.00
Repayment of 1994
Conf. Seed Money 2,000.00 2,000.00
1994 Conference 14,884.75 14,809.75
Subtotal $31,084.75 $27,951.94
Recovered Income:
ASLD Retreat $700.00 $ 1,628.30
SLMD Retreat 2,000.00
Offline Retreat 875.00
Cates Scholarship
Fundraising 1,000.00
Subtotal $ 4,575.00 $ 1,628.30
Other Income:
Cates Scholarship Donations & Interest $967.23
Other 250.55
1993-94 cash balance
carried foward $22,582.46 22,582.46
Subtotal $22,582.46 $23,800.24
TOTAL INCOME $35,659.75 $30,798.02
Less Cates Scholarship income <967.23>
TOTAL CASH
AVAILABLE $58,242.21 $52,413.25
EXPENSES
Estimated expenses Actual Expenses
General:
Administration $20,625.00 $ 7,313.87
Divisions 5,640.00 2,383.02
Committees 13,055.00 1,946.95
Interest Groups 1,655.00 0
Other (ALA, PNLA,
MPLA, etc.) 6,378.00 2,003.21
1995 Conference Seed
Money 2,000.00 2,000.00
Reserve Fund 3,185.00 0
TOTAL EXPENSES $52,538.00 $15,647.05
BALANCE $ 5,704.21 $36,766.20
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The Professional Development Committee has revised the former grant application process. The MLA Travel Grant is now the MLA Conference Grant. The MLA National Conference/Program is now the MLA Professional Development Grant. MLA has budgeted $1500.00 for Professional Development Grants and $1500.00 for Conference Grants to help MLA members who are interested in furthering their professional development.
MLA Conference Grants will be available for members who want to attend the MLA Conference in Billings. Fifteen $100.00 grants are available. Up to five of the grants will be made available to those members who are new to the profession and the association. The application deadline for 1995 MLA Conference grant has been extended to Monday April 3, 1995.
Professional Development Grants will be available to those MLA members who have maintained a minimum of 3 consecutive years of MLA membership and have not received a national grant from MLA within the last 5 years. Members who may want to further their professional development by attending a national or regional conference or professional development event should consider applying for a Professional Development Grant. The Board has budgeted $1500.00 for Professional Development Grant awards to qualified members. Applications for funds should be submitted prior to the event. The Professional Development Grant committee will review applications in April and October. Applications to be considered in the April review are due APRIL 1, 1995, and applications to be considered in the October review are due OCTOBER 1, 1995.
For further information on these grants please contact Barbara Ridgway, Professional Development Committee Chair, 704 Lydia Road, Helena, MT, 59601. Phone: 406-447-8858 E-mail: bridgway@wln.com
All applications for MLA Conference Grants must adhere to the criteria listed below. The applications will be reviewed by the Professional Development Award Jury which consists of the following MLA members: MLA Past President; Professional Development Committee Chair and current MLA President. All applicants will be notified of the Award Jury's decisions.
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