ALA Midwinter Conference 2001

Here’s how my time at Midwinter was spent…

 

 

 

 

 

For a quick review of Council’s Midwinter activities, go to

Midwinter in a nutshell...

 
 
Cindy DeLanty, ALA Delegate

 

 

 

               

 

 

 


v     Friday, January 12                               

v     Saturday, January 13

v     Sunday, January 14

v     Monday, January 15

v     Tuesday, January 16

v     Wednesday, January 17

 

 

Friday, January 12

 

1:30-9:00 pm          Library of Congress/OCLC Symposium and Reception

 “Building the Virtual Reference Desk in a 24/7 World”

Go to Digital Reference and Webcasts

(Library of Congress, Thomas Jefferson Building)

 

                  

 

Note:  For more programs on digital reference, go to Live from D.C.

 

 

Saturday, January 13

 

9:00-10:00 am         Council Orientation (Grand Hyatt)

 

Beth Bingham, Councilor-at-Large, from East Baton Rouge Parish Library warmly welcomed the group and introduced Nancy Kranich, ALA President, who also officially welcomed the new councilors and spoke about her vision of an effective Council especially in conjunction with her theme of “Libraries, the Cornerstone of Democracy”.  Other ALA officers were introduced and key points discussed were councilors as participating citizens reflecting the collective views of the organization, being an effective councilor, and overall councilor responsibilities.

 

Kent Oliver, the past Chair of the Resolutions Committee, provided training on submitting resolutions (see Section 5.3 of the ALA Handbook for resolution guidelines).

 

Joyce Parks, ALA official Parliamentarian spoke on Parliamentary Procedures and Council Decorum and why we use it.  Briefly, to keep the session orderly and provide fairness and good faith--“all are equal in discussion.”  She noted that the new edition of Sturgis’ The Standard Book of Parliamentary Procedures now covers teleconferencing.

 

Nan Hilyard, Council Orientation Committee, explained the Council mentoring concept and urged new councilors to sign up for the program.

 

Sharon Hogan from University of Illinois/Chicago Library spoke on ALA.  She noted that ALA is a federation with divisions and chapters and that Council is the umbrella for the federation.  There are 182 councilors, 100 are “at-large” councilors, with 53 chapter councilors, 11 division councilors, 6 roundtable councilors and 12 members from the Executive Board.  Council meets twice a year (at annual and midwinter ALA meetings).  Each councilor has one vote at Council Sessions on all motions before the Council.  For complete details on ALA’s governance, see the ALA Handbook of Organization (Blue Book).

 

Jane Howell, Montana Chapter Councilor and member of the Chapter Relations Committee
 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gerald Hodges, Director

ALA Chapter Relations Office
 

                                                         

10:00-11:00 am       Chapter Councilor Orientation (Grand Hyatt)

 

Chapter Councilors were invited to introduce themselves and share any information about their chapter.  Jane Howell, Montana Chapter Councilor and Chapter Relations Committee member, emphasized the importance of sharing information with the chapter membership and encouraged each councilor to really know their chapter and state in order to provide effective feedback to ALA.  Jane also gave some pointers in preparing information for your chapter and talked about listserv participation.  Councilor Caucus sessions were explained and we were urged to attend all Chapter and Council Caucuses.  Caucuses provide an opportunity to exchange information and ideas on issues that will be discussed and voted on during the Council sessions.  She then introduced Gerald Hodges, Director of the ALA Chapter Relations Office and his assistant Kim Sanders.  Gerald urged councilors and chapters to contact his office for assistance Chapter Relations Homepage.

 

 

11:30-1:30 pm         NetLibrary’s  “Ebooks in Public Libraries: Ideas that Work” (Mayflower Hotel)

 

This program provided an opportunity to hear about the experience of several libraries around the United States as they instituted the use of electronic books using NetLibrary as a vendor.  San Francisco Public Library was one of the presenters.

 

 

2:00-4:00 pm          Chapter Relations Committee I (Grand Hyatt)

                             Chapter Relations Homepage 

 

Charles Beard, Chairman, introduced the Committee.  This meeting provided chapter councilors with information on upcoming issues impacting chapters.  Barbara Stripling from the Education Committee spoke briefly about voluntary certification proposed by PLA/LAMA/ASCLA for public librarian post-MLS education.  Since ALA cannot be involved in certifying individuals, they are advocating forming a new 501-C6 entity so that ALA would be able to certify individuals.  Other issues discussed included CIPA (mandated filtering)/ALA litigation efforts CIPA Webpage, Freedom to Read Foundation Freedom to Read Foundation Homepage, @your library PR campaign Campaign for American Libraries Webpage, continuing education Continuing Library Education Network Webpage and ACLU’s litigation effort against mandated filtering ACLU Press Release: 12-18-00 .

 

         

5:00-6:00 pm          ASCLA/LAMA/PLA Certified Public Library Administrator Project Committee

(Washington Convention Center)

 

ASCLA, LAMA, and PLA have been working jointly to establish a certification for public library administrator for the last four years.  For complete details on this, go to CPLA Certification Program.  As this has evolved, the group has decided that the emphasis should shift from developing courses to showing that competencies are met.  The focus for this group has now become setting up an avenue for ALA certification instead of individual state certifications for not only public library administrator but for many types of certifications.  To do this, ALA must create a 501-C6 entity that will have the power to issue certifications for individuals in addition to accreditation it now provides for library schools.  The plan for the upcoming year is to get Council approval to set up this entity and establish a timeline for implementation of the process.

         

Buildings were decorated for the upcoming Inauguration activities.

 

10:00-11:00 pm       Council Reception (Grand Hyatt)                            

 

This was an opportunity to become acquainted with fellow Council members, ALA staffers, and the Executive Board.             

                  

 

Sunday, January 14

 

9:30-11:00 am         Council/Executive Board/Membership Information Session (Washington Convention Center)

 

The ALA Policy Manual in Section 5.5.2 calls for at least one session of Council with the Executive Board at Midwinter for information only to be held prior to any other Council sessions.  This session fulfills that obligation.  Nancy Kranich, ALA President (President's Webpage) opened the session with introductions of John W. Berry, President-elect (President-elect's Webpage); William R. Gordon, Executive Director of ALA (Executive Director's Webpage; Joyce C. Parks, Parliamentarian; and Elizabeth Dreazen, Director of Office of ALA Governance.

 

Agenda items included reports from:

 

Budget Analysis and Review Committee (BARC), JoAnn G. Mondowney, chair

ALA BARC Report and Council Document #33

 

First quarter financials (through November) show that total ALA revenues are greater than budget by $159,564.  Expenses are $1,508,247 less than budget.  General fund revenues are 2 per cent greater than budget for $85,710, exceeding last year by $362,381 or 7.9 percent.  Salaries, the timing of midwinter expenses, and publication related costs resulted in less than budget general fund expense by $668,056.  Revenues for divisions are on budget at $2,193,535.  There is concern for the fact that first quarter advertising revenues are less than $181,453 or 12.4 percent less than last year.

 

BARC recommended to the Executive Board approval of the final FY 2001 total budgetary ceiling in the amount of $46,386,809. 

 

BARC recommended in concept the “Placement Center Proposal” to establish an employer registration fee for a new enhanced employer service.

 

BARC reported that attendance at the Financial Planning Seminar and the Planning Budget Assembly was good and was helpful in seeking vital input from members.

 

Endowment Trustees Report, Bernard A. Margolis, senior trustee

ALA Endowment Trustees Report and Council Document #16

 

(Note:  Bernard Margolis will be retiring as senior trustee in June 2001--Carla Stoffle will take his place.)

 

Trustees are predicting 8-12 months continuation of current market volatility and have worked to rebalance the portfolio to accommodate this (have increased bonds and decreased stocks).  They are urging the purchase of Washington D.C. real estate for the Washington offices.  Trustees have set the growth goal at 6 percent for the endowment.

 

President’s Report, Nancy Kranich (President's Webpage)

 


President's January Report and Council Document #21

 


Over the first six months of her presidency, Nancy has been working on numerous projects to advance her presidential theme of “Libraries: the Cornerstone of Democracy,” community partnerships for information literacy and library advocacy.  In November she participated in a White House Briefing on libraries and has had a number of radio, print and television interviews on library issues.  She participated in a Soros Open Society Institute forum on democracy and the Digital Divide and has spoken at several occasions on this topic.  The President’s Program for Midwinter will be on the digital divide.

 

President-elect’s Report, John W. Berry (President-elect's Webpage)

 


Council Document #29

 


Berry is creating three task forces that will address equity of access, diversity in library recruiting to our profession, and electronic participation for ALA members.  Berry explained that beginning with his term in office, ALA presidents will no longer have formal “tag-line themes,” but are instead asked to address one or more of ALA’s five key action areas (Diversity, Education and Continuous Learning, Equity of Access, Intellectual Freedom and 21st Century Literacy).  His first task force on equity of access will be a collaborative effort with other agencies and is somewhat a continuation of Nancy Kranich’s efforts on the digital divide (which Berry prefers to as digital inclusion.  For recruitment to the profession, he is calling together other library associations, library school deans, school officials and many type libraries to collaborate.   Berry also expects that he will be working closely with the Washington Office staff during the presidential transition period, determining what ALA will want most from the next federal administration, strengthening ALA’s relationships with international organizations and joining with the FCC in digital access issues.

 

Executive Director’s Report, William R. Gordon

 


http://www.ala.org/execoff

 


Executive Director Gordon noted that they have instituted organizational changes due to several recent retirements.  His office has also been working on ALA’s business plan and focusing on five areas:  membership, conference services, publishing, advocacy and continuing education.  He reported that the total ALA staff is now 283 (with 74 women and 31 minorities on staff).

 

 

Campaign for America’s Libraries

@your library Webpage

 

Nancy Kranich presented the @your library video featuring Susan Sarandon and Tim Robbins for the campaign unveiled last July.  National Library Week (April 1-7) will be the official launch of this new PR campaign.  Libraries are urged to use the @your library logo and to relate how they use the logo to ALA.  Training and copies of the video will be available here at Mid-Winter and also during Annual Conference. 

 

Spectrum Initiative and Scholarship Campaign

(Spectrum Initiative & Scholarship)

 

Betty Turock, 1999-2000 chair, President’s Special Advisory Committee for the Spectrum Scholarship Program, reminded Councilors about the scholarships and institutes provided through this program, one of which is a formal mentoring program.  This also includes funding for recruitment to the profession and incorporates diversity issues as well.  (Note:  You may remember hearing that Salvador Avila from LVCCLD has been chosen to participate in the mentoring program.  Please contact Sal at salvadora@lvccld.lib.nv.us if you’d like more information on this program.)

 

11:30-2:00 pm         Exhibits

 

2:00-5:00 pm          President’s Program “The Digital Divide and Information Equity”  President's Program on the Web        

KEYNOTE SPEAKER, Larry Irving, Jr., President of the Irving Information Group and former Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information

 

PANEL PRESENTATION, Jorge Schement, moderator. Co-director of the Information Policy Institute and professor of Communications and Information Policy at Pennsylvania State University; Karen Buller, President and CEO of the National Indian Telecommunications Institute, Santa Fe, NM; Laurie Lipper,  Co-director of The Children’s Partnership, Washington, DC; and Mark Lloyd. Executive director of the Civil Rights Forum on Communications Policy, Washington, DC.

 

FACILITATED SMALL GROUP DISCUSSIONS--open forum on issues surrounding the digital divide lead by library leaders to form recommendations for access equity.

 

5:30-7:00 pm         

 

Infotrieve Vendor Reception held at the National Press Club.  National Press Club Website

 

 

7:30-8:30 pm          Then a quick stroll around the White House!!!


 

9:00-10:30 pm         Council Caucus (Grand Hyatt)

 

This is an opportunity to listen and participate in informal discussions of issues to be introduced in the upcoming council sessions.  Issues discussed included:  Post-MLS Certification and 501-C6 establishment; REFORMA may introduce a resolution to have the “@your library” materials also offered in Spanish; mandated filtering; pay equity; library school certification; and tips on submitting resolutions.

 

What a nice surprise!!

When I returned to my room late that evening, I found these flowers from my son.  His card read, “Mom, have a great conference and play nice with the other librarians.”


 

Monday, January 15

 

9:00-11:30 am         Council Session I (Washington Convention Center)

 

Introductions and Announcements

 

Parliamentary Procedures:  Establishing a quorum, adoption of the rules, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Observance

 

Action items:  Agenda review (Council Document #8.1).  Approval of 2000 Annual Conference Council Minutes (Council Document #2-2.1).  Nominations for the 2001 Executive Board election (Council Document #11).

 

Information items:  Appointment of the Council Tellers Committee for the ALA Executive Board Election (Council Document #11.1).  2001 ALA Nominating Committee Report (Council Document #26 Revised).  Freedom to Read Foundation Report (Council Document #22).  Review of Executive Board Actions Since the 2000 Annual Conference (Council Document #15-15.1).  Implementation of the 2000 ALA Annual Conference Council Actions (Council Document #9 Revised).  Special Presidential Task Force on Membership Meetings (Note:  For Annual Meeting, the first Membership Meeting will take place in the same hall as the first All-Conference session/program.).

 

 

12:30-1:30 pm         Exhibits & Lunch

 

2:00-4:00 pm          Chapter Relations Committee II  (Grand Hyatt)

 

After the welcome, introductions and announcements by Charles Beard, Carol Ashworth, UCITA (Uniform Computer Information Transactions Act UCITA) Grassroots Coordinator and Carrie Russell, Copyright Specialist at the ALA Washington Office caught everyone up on the status of UCITA legislation.  They also announced that workshops on UCITA will be held in San Francisco during Annual Conference.  There is also an online tutorial available for local level use and videos available for purchase.  For full details on the impact of UCITA legislation to Nevada libraries, be sure to read Susan Southwick’s informative article in the March 2001 Nevada Libraries.

 

Julie Huiskamp and Marianne Hartzel spoke on the Library and Information Studies Education and Human Resource Utilization policy statement developed by the task force on personnel stratification (now Library Career Pathways) from the 1999 First Congress on Professional Education.  This is actually a revision of the policy statement, “Library Education and Personnel Utilization” adopted in 1970.  The purpose of the statement is to recommend categories of library personnel and levels of training and education appropriate to the preparation of personnel for the categories.  If you are interested in seeing a copy of the full document, please contact me cindyd@lvccld.lib.nv.us  or Julie Huiskamp, Chair of the committee at huiskamj@nicc.cc.ia.us.

 

Marianne Hartzel reviewed the requirements for Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) grant proposals.  For additional info on IMLS see IMLS.

 

Michael Golrick, Connecticut Chapter Councilor and a member of the Planning and Budget Assembly (PBA), reported on the January meeting of the PBA.  The Planning and Budget Assembly has the task of assisting the Executive Board and BARC in bringing forth questions and concerns of the various divisions and membership of ALA regarding the budget planning process.  Liz Bishoff, ALA Treasurer, is currently developing a three-year association business plan to integrate programmatic and financial planning.  For further information on this and other ALA financial information, see ALA Treasurer.

 

Gerald Hodges, Director of the ALA Chapter Relations Office (Chapter Relations), talked about membership recruitment as the #1 issue currently--with joint membership options being explored with more and more organizations and membership incentives such as discounts for 2nd and 3rd years, more publicity on membership benefits, survey of members who do not renew their memberships, and recruiting at library schools.  Gerald also encouraged Chapter Councilors to have the Chapter Relations Department come to state conferences for an ALA presence.  He announced Chapter Relations programs for annual (an orientation, Stop Talking, Lobbying 101, UCITA and Library Advocacy Training).

 

5:30-7:00 pm          Chapter Councilors Caucus (Grand Hyatt)

 

In anticipation of Council action, issues discussed were Core Values Task Force process, electronic meetings, the review of accreditation by the Task Force on External Accreditation, and the upcoming mandated filtering lawsuit.

 

 

Tuesday, January 16

 

8:30-12:30 pm         Council Session II (Washington Convention Center)

 

Introductions and Announcements by John W. Berry, president-elect (President Nancy Kranich was in New York for an interview on the “Today Show” announcing the Newbery & Caldecott Award winners and promoting libraries.)

 

Quorum was established.

 

Action items: 

 

·        Agenda review (Council Document #8.2).  Three agenda items were added:  1) Resolution on @your library campaign to be also produced in Spanish.  2) Resolution on starting time change for Council Session II for Annual Meeting.  3) Core Values Task Force to present information.

·        Library Services for People with Disability Policy (Council Document #24) presented by Jan Ison, ASCLA Councilor was approved by consent.

·        FY2002 Programmatic Priorities presented by Liz Bishoff, ALA Treasurer (Council Document #13.1) was approved by consent.

·        Policy Monitoring Committee Report by Mary Elizabeth (Ma’lis) Wendt, chair, (Council Document #17) was approved by consent.

·        Committee on Education Report presented by Mary Moore, chair, on revised criteria for programs to prepare library technical assistants (Council Document #50) approved by consent and resolution on the certification of post-masters degreed librarians (Council Document #50.1) was approved by motion calling for strong support of pursuing 501-C6 and to provide more complete information to Council.

·        ALA Membership Committee Report by Marianne Hartzell, chair, (Council Document #38) approved by consent.

·        Task Force on Electronic Meeting Participation presented by Karen Schneider, chair, (Council Document #23) brought discussion of the open meeting law conflict.  Two recommendations were presented.  First recommendation was that ALA provide some form of chat-based service to members for committees to work with during 2001.  Second recommendation was that the Policy Monitoring Committee continue to explore policy implications of electronic meeting participation.  First recommendation was approved by vote and second recommendation was withdrawn.

 

12:00-1:00 pm         Chapter Councilors Luncheon

(Washington Convention Center)

 

Beth Bingham arranged a very informal catered lunch for Councilors and others to spend time becoming acquainted.

Nancy Kranich, ALA President, and Charles Beard, Chapter Relations Committee Chairman, relaxing during the Councilors Luncheon  

 

1:00-2:00 pm          Exhibits (Washington Convention Center)

 

2:00-4:00 pm          Chapter Relations Committee III (Grand Hyatt)

 

Introductions and Announcements by Charles Beard

 

Judith Krey from the Freedom to Read Foundation briefed the group on the impending litigation to mandated filtering.  She indicated that ALA and, most likely, the ACLU will be involved in some way, but probably not in the same lawsuit.  ALA is encouraging state and regional library associations to be included as plaintiffs and to lend financial support for the effort.  Being listed as a plaintiff could hold the responsibility of disclosure regarding Internet use policies and other related documents.  It is expected that as much as $1.5 million will be needed for this effort.  Judith anticipates that the Executive Board will be making their decision before the end of Mid-Winter.

 

John Berry shared the process he was going through in appointing the committee persons for his presidential task force committees for his upcoming term and gave a preview of the plan for his presidency.  The three committees will address Digital Inclusion (the term he prefers to use instead of Equity of Access), Recruitment & Diversity, and Electronic Participation.  He is also planning two national “town meetings”—Fall, 2001 and Spring, 2002 with satellite teleconferencing and webcast.  Annual Meeting in June may have a few of the sessions using this technology.

 

Alice Calabrese, Executive Board Liaison to Chapter Relations Committee, mentioned several current issues for chapters—the five-year @your library campaign, BARC’s move to a “business type” arena in how we see ourselves by building a business plan around membership, UCITA update, the Congress on Professional Education to include continuing education as well as a video of key points with package for our own use, the Executive Board is looking at SSIRT with possibility of holding a Congress on it, Annual meeting in San Francisco will have a new tract layout, and the probable fast action by the Board regarding CIPA mandated filtering litigation.

 

Bill Gordon, Executive Director, stopped in for a few minutes and emphasized ALA’s plans for mandated filtering litigation.  Details of whether our suit will be separate from ACLU and whether all types of libraries (public, school, etc) are still not completely defined, but will be resolved very soon.  Mr. Gordon also related a wonderful story about his travels to Chapters.  I’d like to bring him to Nevada and have him share it with all of you.  Maybe sometime in the future…

 

Emily Sheketoff, ALA Washington Office Director, elaborated on CIPA urging libraries to make sure they have acceptable use policies in place, consider writing letters to federal representatives indicating impact when the law comes in effect, and to share as much information as possible with their communities to prepare them for our actions.  The Washington Office is busy also providing training on UCITA and keeping abreast of the latest developments on this subject.  On another note, Norman Lear has purchased a one of the original copies of the Declaration of Independence (for $6 million), has had curriculum developed around it, and it is now available for display around the country.  He included librarians on his committee in developing this.

 

Nancy Kranich (just back from New York and the Today Show) enthusiastically described her trip to New York and the interview on the Today Show.  Katy Couric interviewed her.  She also told us about her “private” tour of the White House where, in the West Wing, she saw Buddy in a chair sleeping while a staffer was packing up.  Nancy also spoke briefly about library advocacy and encouraged us to promote advocacy training at future state conferences.

 

3:30-5:00 pm          Council Caucus (Grand Hyatt)

 

Topics of discussion were electronic participation issues (What is a meeting?) that will be coming up in Council Session III and mandated filtering issue.

 

5:00-7:00 pm          President’s Reception for ALA Council (Grand Hyatt)

 


Then…an evening of entertainment featured Mark Russell at the historic Ford Theater.

 

 


Wednesday, January 17

 

8:30-12:00 pm         Council Session III (Washington Convention Center)

 

Introductions and Announcements by Nancy Kranich

 

Parliamentary Procedures:  Establishing the quorum and Agenda review.  Agenda was accepted by consent.

 

Unfinished Business from Council II

 

*   Charles Kratz, ALA Awards Committee (Council Document #1)

1.     Recommendation to approve the Betty J. Turock Scholarship

2.     Recommendation for changes in the Whitney-Carnegie Awards

 

*   Liz Bishoff, ALA Treasurer’s Report (Council Documents #13, 13.2, 13.3) In overview, Liz reported that revenues exceed expenses--publishing revenues, membership growth, and strong conferences have contributed to the revenue picture.

 

*   Sally Read, Privatization (Council Document #57)  Recommendation to accept the Outsourcing Task Force definition of privatization and call for more discussions by Council on this subject.  For further info, go to Outsourcing Checklist presented to the ALA Council by the Intellectual Freedom Committee, Office for Research and Statistics - Reports, Outsourcing Task Force Menu Page, and Library Technical Services Outsourcing.

 

*  Maurice Freedman & Carol Brey, (Council Document #55)  Resolution for Development of Materials in Spanish for the Campaign for America’s Libraries passed by consent.

 

*  Elaine Harger and Ruth Gordon (Council Document #56)  Resolution on Council Starting Time passed by vote.  Council sessions will be scheduled in the future not to conflict with Newbery/Caldecott press conference times.

 

Action Reports

 

*  Patricia Smith (Council Document #20)  Committee on Legislation Report.  Resolution on Opposition to Federally Mandated Internet Filtering was carried with amendments changing some wording to the original resolution.

 

*  Margo Crist (Council Document #19-19.4)  Intellectual Freedom Committee Report.  Report included issues and concerns (mandated filtering, privacy, responding to the misrepresentation of ALA), projects (Sixth edition of the Intellectual Freedom Manual, the Cornerstone Project, Libraries and the Internet Toolkit and Families Online Week), updates to previous council documents (LITA Task Force on Privacy and Confidentiality in the Electronic Environment and ASCLA Library Services for People with Disabilities Policy) and action items (including Violence in the Media and the Resolution on Opposition to Federally Mandated Internet Filtering).

 

*  James Rettig (Council Document #27)  Committee on Organization Report.  Two action items (creation of a Standing Committee on Literacy and Committee on Standards has requested a change in name and revision of its charge—COO moved that Council change the name of the Committee on Standards to the Standards Review Committee).  Both items passed by consent.  Five information items were presented—see CD#27 for complete details.  In regard to one item, Sarah Pritchart moved that the Public Awareness Committee be formally designed a Council Committee.  Passed by consent.

 

*  Patricia Hogan (Council Document #25 and #25.1)  Constitution and Bylaws Committee.  Recommendation to raise salary amount from $18,000 to $20,000 in Section 1.A.5 (Other members) passed by consent.  Recommendation to add new Section 2 to Article XI to allow for editorial cleanup of bylaws passed by consent.

 

*  John Berry, ALA Honorary Membership presented to Arnulfo Trejo (founder of REFORMA)—passed by consent.  Ceremony will be at opening general session at Annual.

 

Information Items

 

*  Council Tellers Report—161 Councilors called for their ballots and 161 ballots were cast in the election.  Kenton Oliver, Barbara Stripling and Patricia Wong received the most votes for Executive Board.

 

*  Jordan Scepanski (Council Document #18 and #18.1)  International Relations Committee submitted a report on the Cuban issues raised in previous sessions.  Based on extensive review, the International Relations Committee will take no further actions with respect to the current question of the “independent” collections of books and other printed materials in Cuba.

 

*   William Gordon reported that conference attendance was 13,291 (compared to 10,601 last year) and 1500 exhibits (350 last year).  Total revenue for the conference was $607,749.  He also presented Council Document #59, Workforce Analysis.  ALA’s staff total 283 employees (200 or 71 percent are female, 89 or 31 percent are minorities.

 

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