new mexico library associatione'ftfsletter Volume32 Number 1

March/April 2003

You Still Have Time To Register for theNMLA Conference!

Anne E. Lefkofsky NMLA Conference Pro­gram Co-Chair, Dora Trudell, Program Co­Chair, Ellanie Sampson (LAC Chair)

Don't miss the annual NMLAconference,April23-25, to be held at the Albuquerque ConventionCenter. The official conference hotel is theSheraton Old Town (www.buynewmexico.comorcall 505-843-6300). Check the NMLA website(nmla.org) for the complete conference programand registration form. You can even pay onlineusing PayPal!

Highlights ofthis year's conference, "The Future IsNOW!" include:

• Keynote Speaker Steve Coffman ofLSSI• Featured programs by Cindy Cunningham of

Amazon.com, Susan DiMattia ofLibraryHotline, Recorded Books, and Pamela KramerofKnow It All

• Awards luncheon honoring your colleagues and'contributions to NM library service

• Hearing this year's Land ofEnchantrnentAward winner, Diane Stanley, at the YouthServices Luncheon

• Meeting and mingling with the exhibitors at theGrand Opening ofthe exhibits, which alsohonors the past presidents ofthe association.

And be sure to make your reservation for theMysterious Southwest Dinner, honoring RudolfoAnaya. Steve Brewer, Judith Van Gieson, and JakePage will also speak. Books by all four authors willbe available for purchase/autographing at thedinner.

Check it out! You still have time!

Congratulations to New Officers andBoard Members

Kay Krehbiel, Chair, Nominations andElections Committee

The NMLA Nominations and Elections Committeewould like to announce the following new members ofthe NMLA Executive Board for 2002 - 03. Theirterms will start at the conference inApril.

Vice-President / President Elect:Heather Gallegos-Rex ofSanta FeMember at Large:Carol Sarath ofGallupMember at Large:Omar Duran ofAlbuquerque

Treasurer, KathyAlbrecht, begins a full, two-yearterm after serving in this office since January 2002.They will join Eileen Longsworth, President; SusanMagee, Secretary; and Thaddeus Bejnar, ALACouncilor for the coming year.

The Nominating and Elections Committee Membersare Tracie Antonuk, Barbara VanDongen and KayKrehbiel. Thanks to all ofyou who ran for office thisyear and to each ofyou who voted.

APRIL 23-25SHERATION OLD TOWN

ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO

NMLA Officers and More

President: Earl Phillips6050 Shadow Hills Rd.Las Cruces, NM 88012Phone: 527-6065; Fax: 526-1941ephillip@lcps.kI2.nm.us

.Vice President: Eileen Longsworth501 Copper NWAlbuquerque, NM 87102Phone: 768-5134; Fax: 768-5191 .

. elongsworth@cabq.gov

Secretary: Susan MageeUNM Parish Business LibraryAlbuquerque, NM 87131Phone: 277.:.4909; Fax: 277":'9813smagee@unm.edu .

Treasurer: KathrynAlbrecht. NM Tech, 801 Leroy Place

Socorro, NM 87801.kalbrecht@admin.nmt.edu

ALA Co~ncilor: Thaddeus P. BejnarHO.DrawerLSanta Fe, NM 87504-0318Phone: 827-4850; Fax: 827-4852thaddeus@yahoo.com '

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Members At Large:

Louise H. S. Bolton2907 Crescent Ave.Farmington, NM87401 _Phone: 566-344?; FaX: 566-3381boltonl@sjc.cc.nm.us

Kathy Matter2VjewDriveCedar Crest, NM 87008Phone: 298-7486; Fax: 299-1495Matterkathy@aol.com

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Molly McGetrickP.O. Box 580, Dine CollegeShiprock, NM 87420Phone: 368-2984mmcget@u.washington.edu

Barb RoseIi4016 Anderson SEAlbuquerque, NM 87108Phone: 277-0676·brosen@unm.edu ~

Administrative Services:.Linda0'ConnellP.O Box 26074Albuquerque, NM 87125Phone: 800.;898-6652 or 505-899-3516·Fax: 505-899-7600, nmla@worldnetatt.net

NMLA homepage: http://wWw.nmla.org. , NMLAe-list: nmla@nmsu.edu

TO,subscribe, see the e-list page on our website.

NMLA NewsletterThe New MexiCo LibraryAssociation Newsletter (lSSN

· 0893-2956) is published sixtimes ayear (February, April,. June, August; October, and December). .

The next deadline is May 16,2003. ,.' .The editor reserves the right to edit contributions.

Electronicformat is highly preferred.

Send newsletter submissions to:.Stephanie Gerding, Editorsgerding@mindspring.c6m505-476-9727

Send newsletter advertisements, address changes,.back issue .requests and otherrequests to:

Linda O'Connell,... Adm.inistrative Servi~es Contractor

,C/ONMLA,. P.O.Box26074

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'Fc:lX: 505.;899-7600

Phone: 505-899..3516 or 800-898-6652 .

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NMLA President's MessageEarl H. Phillips

This will be the last message that I will have the privilegeofwriting as President ofNew Mexico LibraryAsso­ciation. What a wonderful opportunity it has been toserve a group oftruly professional people. Our librariesare so important. This has been a year ofexcitement; ithas been a year ofchange. I have been very pleasedhow our NMLA Board has "stepped up to the plate" tomake ourAssociation meaningful and helpful to librar­ians throughout the state ofNew Mexico. I wish tothank all who have made my term ofoffice so meaning­ful and enjoyable.

I also wish to thank our New Mexico State Librarian,Mr. Benjamin (Ben) Wakashige, for his many years ofservice as the State Librarian and many other contribu­tions he has made while working in this state. He will bea fine addition to Pacific University in Forest Grove,Oregon as the Director ofLibraries when he takes thatposition in June. Ms. Pauline 1. Ponce introducedHouse Memorial No. 34, recognizing Ben for his yearsofdedicated service to New Mexico. Best to you Ben,and thanks for serving for many years on our NMLABoard ofDirectors.

I would like to thank all those who planned and partici­pated in LIBRARY LEGISLATIVE DAY GovernorBill Richardson signed a "Proclamation" February 19th

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2003 honoring all ofour libraries in New Mexico.

As we approach our annual conference date, we willhave the opportunity to renew friendships, visit withcolleagues, and be instructed by attending our annualconference. Please enjoy yourselves by taking part inthe many sessions and visiting with the exhibitors whogive support with information, money, and personal timethat make our conferences possible. Our conferenceteam has been working with diligence in making surethat you will not be disappointed. Registration is con­tinuing both by mail and Fax as well as in person. Seeyou inAlbuquerque April 24-26th

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State Librarian Honored by NM Legislature

On March 19th, at the House ofRepresentativesGallery at the State Capitol in Santa Fe, BenWakashige was honored by the legislature for his yearsofservice as State Librarian. Representative PaulinePonce introduced this Memorial. Rep. Ponce and DeanCamilaAlire ofUNM, sponsored this honor, with NMState Library's Renee Payne writing the memorial text.There were touching remarks by RepresentativesPonce, Picraus, Taylor, Sandoval and Hamilton. Sena­tor Nava also attended. Ben received a standingovation, which is a rarity. This Memorial is a wonderfultribute to Ben's contributions to the library community inNew Mexico and an honor to all NM librarians.Following is the House Memorial.

HOUSE MEMORIAL 3446th Legislature - STATE OF NEW MEXICO ­

first session, 2003INTRODUCED BY Pauline 1. Ponce

A MEMORIAL RECOGNIZING BENJAMIN 1.WAKASHIGE FOR HIS YEARS OF DEDICATEDSERVICE TO NEW MEXICO.

WHEREAS, Benjamin1. Wakashige, who has servedas the state librarian for New Mexico since July 1998,will leave his position in May 2003 to take a position asthe director ofthe library at Pacific university in ForestGrove, Oregon; andWHEREAS, New Mexicans willmiss Benjamin1.Wakashige, his unique perspective, unwavering supportfor library issues, no-nonsense approach to libraryissues, sense ofhumor, candor and honesty; andWHEREAS, Benjamin1. Wakashige demonstrated hiscommitment to New Mexico state library staffand thecommunity alike by being a true and good publicservant willing to address challenging and unpopularissues; andWHEREAS, Benjamin1. Wakashige served as thesupervisor ofthe state library's library for the blind andphysically handicapped, worked in the development ofcommunity libraries in nine pueblos inNew Mexico andserved on library boards in Zuni, Rio Rancho and SilverCity; and

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BookReviewClaire Odenheim

Fenn, Elizabeth A. PoxAmericana: the great small-. 'p~x epidemic of1775-82. ~ewYork: Hill & Waiig,2001.Here we are in the21 stcentury worried about smallpoxdespite its eradication hy 1979. After Edward Jenner'discovered an effective vaccination in 1796, it took the,intervening years to stamp out the dreaded diseaseworldwide. With over 6 billion humans on earth today, ,f~whave immunity ~hould the:varlola virus be released ina population..

During the period 1775-82, few NorthAmericans hadimmunity, as it was a generation since the last serious .outbreak. Especially vulnerable were soldiers, people intowns and cities,African-American slaves, andNativeAmericans. Little has been published in popular-histories "about the effects ofthe smallpox epidemic that ravishedNorth America during the Revolutionary War period:Even less has been published regarding smallpox as aweapon used by the British in the war. Before the JenneJ , "vaccination, it was possible to be inoculated with a 'weaker strain ofthe virus'causing amilder illness thereby,provid~g lifetime immunitY.Also calledvariolation, thisprocedure was used by wealthy persons seeking to 'avoid amore serious, deforming; and possibly deadly,illness. Not without risks; it was used by john andAbigail Adams, Benjamin Franklin, Manha Washingtonand finally, hundreds, ifnot thousands, ofpatriot regulars 'under the command ofGeneral George Washington. '

Fenn's narrative uses'Onginal Sources such as letters,"diaries,joumals, military reports, and histories to docu­ment her statistics and to relay personal tragedies and

. stories ofmisery and survivaL S1)e s,hows how, de~pitelimited transportation and few roads, the virus neverthe­less was able to travel existing trade routes and estab-'li~hed tr~ils to infect tho~sancis ofpersons from Canadato Mexico, the Atlantic coast to the Pacific Northwest.During the period 1775-82 in NorthAmerica upwards ()f130,000 people died ofsmallpox and many more 'suffered from the disease and survived. One possiblecause ofthe American defeat in 1775-6 at the Siege of .Quebec was the great number ofsoldiers sick and,dyingofsmallpoX.. As the war progressed, outbreaks~fthe

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,diseas~ hampered the American~ide to the point that it . 'was qecidedtoinoculate those soldiers who werewithout immunity.

New Mexico was touched by the epidemicin a most'tragic way; with a small population the loss ofove~,5,000 people left.enormous gaps in families, towns,and

,,small settlements.Although smallpox infected withoutregard to race or social status, there were many more

,'Indians than Spaniards and theywere more likelyto die.from the d'is~ase due to inadequate care while sick. The

. chapterentitled Entierros(Burials) docume~ts the"possible routes taken' by smallpox trom Mexico City ,wher~ it spread most likely from'New Orleans. Church

:bunalrecordssbmetimes listed causes ofdeath; some­times not, so determining causes ofdeath isoften based

,.'on the numbers in a particularplace on the Camino Realand what is kno.wn aboilt theincubatiQn period. Thanks

:, 'to the records k~pt iriN'ew Mexico'schutchesandmissions we can read namesofthe afflicted,what '

,Pueblos or town~ they-lived in, and who their-relatives ,were. These carefully documented nuplbers offer insigh~'into life and death along the Camino Real in the late 18th

, 'century and the sometimes.;iragic 'connections thatexisted ;Unongpeople in the Americas.

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Why was an epidemic that occurr~d simultaneously with.the American Revolution and spread to so manyothers. 'sharirig the continent ignored inour popular history?Perhaps those historians who early onrecorded t~e

events'ofthose times didn'i consider smallpox a suitabletopic or as.importallt as we do t()day b~cause it was

: more cornmon. Smallpoxwasrt't the only deadly .disease to plague mankind irfthose days, especiallyduring wartime. Documentation ofthe devastation.;among NativeAmericans was difficult to obtain or,did "not exist, and may not have been,considered importantto the white EuiopeanAmerican hi~torians who created' .our popular historiesand mythologies surrounding the .era: Fenn's bookproves that history is never finished,as new concerns surface and existing or newly discov­ered information is mined for significantmeaning and... .. . , .fresh ideas.

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LibraryLegislative Day a Success!Benjamin T. Wakashige, State Librarian

Kudos to Lori Grumet and Toni Beatty, co chairs oftheNMLA Legislation and Intellectual Freedom Commit­tee, for the very successful NMLA Library LegislativeDay held on February 19, 2003.

Over 32 librarians and library supporters were wel­comed at the State Library for the NMLA LibraryLegislative Day. The participants came fromAlamogordo, Belen, Bloomfield, Mesa Vista, SantaDomingo Pueblo, Santa Fe, Albuquerque, Rio Rancho,Las Cruces, and Tucumcari. Presentations that coveredsuch topics as the State Legislature, current librarylegislation, tips on talking with the legislators were madeby Toni, Lori, Ben, Omar Durant, and EileenLongsworth.

At the Capitol, library posters were distributed by thelibrarians and library supporters to every legislator'soffice. At 11 :20 am a ceremony was held in the CapitolRotunda honoring the NMLA 2002 Legislator oftheYear, Senator BenAltamirano (Grant, Catron, andSocorro Counties). Representative Paul Taylor (DonaAna County) who is a past recipient ofthe NMLALegislator of the YearAward was present at the cer­emony. Eileen Longsworth, NMLAVice PresidentElect made a brieftalk on the value oflibraries. TheExecutive Proclamation, "Library Legislative Day," wasread. On the main floor ofthe Capitol the New MexicoState Library and the New Mexico Library Foundationdisplayed exhibits. It was a great day!

State Of New Mexico Executive Office Santa Fe,New MexicoPROCLAMATION

Whereas, Libraries serve all the people ofNewMexico,and

Whereas, Libraries are a place for anyone, regardlessoftheir economic or ethnic status, to receive free accessto information, through conventional means; and

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Gadsden High School & NMSU Partner toTeach Electronic ResearchLeslie Trich, MLS,Gadsden High School Library

The Gadsden High School, Anthony, NM,honors English classes (Juniors and seniors) go toNMSU's library once per semester to perform exten­sive research on selected authors. Three years ago, theschool's new librarian observed the process for onesemester and then volunteered to accompany thestudents on the field trips. This has turned out to besuccessful from all viewpoints, and the processes haveimproved every semester. The faculty members are nowfree to offer the students their strengths, while thelibrarian offers assistance and techniques in research.This is but one example ofintegrating the school'slibrary/media program with the curriculum.

The day prior to any field trip, the librarian visitseach class to begin the orientation to the LC system,finding authors' call numbers, the significance ofthe "Z"in the second "Cutler" number, and preview the stu­dents on the various periodical databases they will .encounter the next day. NMSU's library staffkindlyschedules their Electronic Classroom in ZOOI Library forinstruction purposes, so the students benefit from aquiet, classroom environment while they orient them­selves, amid familiar faculty members, to such a largelibrary.

During the second semester's field trip, ajuniorcame to the librarian asking about a particular citationlisted in a bibliography. It was quickly determined to bea dissertation. The student assured the librarian that itwas necessary for the research. The librarian thenexplained about dissertations and "DissertationAb­stracts." Being Honors students, several other classmembers became interested in the discussion andaccompanied the librarian and student to uncover theworld ofgraduate-level research.

The next semester, ofcourse, the librarian' let itslip' to the seniors about the previous semester'sjuniors. Since then all juniors and seniors are usinggraduate-level databases, such as DissertationAb­stracts, MLA, Arts & Humanities, etc. Not only do thestudents use the databases, but they understand whatthey're using and why.

Ofcourse, having college-leveljuniors and seniors usesuch tools would be fabulous, but these are children,who have made their faculty members very proud.

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NMLANeedsYou!· Eileen Longsworth, Vice Presidenf/President elect

The future ofour association depends onvolunteers.We need involved members. What do you get out ofvolunteering? The best answer is professional develop­.ment opportunities, meeting colleagues from differenttypes oflibraries, a sense ofinfluence on the future of •.New Mexico Libraries and most important,fun. _

, NMLA is a great opportunity for anyone who wants to ' .learn, share, develop new programs,meet friends andgrow our profession. Ifyou want programs focused onyour needs,join the Program or Education committees.Ifyou care about privacy or freedom to read, join the .Legislative and Intellectual Freedom committee. Ify<,)U .0

want to help work with award winning writers andbooks, join the Land ofEnchantment group. Or ifyouwant to start a group to work on a specific issue, get­together with colleagues and form a new Special 'Interest Group. And ifyou want to improve anything;ge.t involved. Just think what being an NMLA o'fficercan do for your skills andyour resume. .

· We are looking for new volunteers. Ifyou are inter-· ested, send mean email at elongsworth@cabq.gov. We

are interested in hearing from you!

Capitan Public Library Open HousePat Garrett, Library Director

Paraprofessional Special Interest GroupMeeting ,.Leslie Monsalve-Jones, Paraprofessional SIG

The NewMexico LibraryAssociation Paraprofes­sional Special Interest Group would like to invite you,to attend:

: WHAT: ageneral meetingWHERE: Albuquerque Convention Center, IsletaRoom'

· WHEN: FridayApril 25, 2003, at 8:00 a.m.

Please come and support this group. We'll haveinformation on educational opportunities, salaries, and

. information from the New Mexil;:o Educational Sup-, port staff, who has won a victory this legislative sessionconcerning their salary and recognition from profes­sional staff.

This is an extraordinary time for library support stafftocome together as a whole to enhance the professionaldevelopment ofall library paraprofessionals. Pleasecome and meet fellow paraprofessionals from around

· this great state that we live in. This is your meeting;·please feel free to send-suggestions for the agenda to'leslie@stlib.state.nm.tis or monica@stlib.state.nm.us

Capitan Public Library wiil be holding an Open HouseonApril 17 from 4:00 to 7:00 pm. They will be cel­ebrating National Library Week by displaying children'sbooks from a Libri Foundation Grant and PaulPatterson will be doing a book signing from 6:00 to7:00. Refreshments will be catered.

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CENAC Battle of the BooksRobin Rodar, School Librarian

In the late 1930's two Chicago school librarians devel­oped a program to test young readers' knowledge ofgood literature. The program reached thousands ofChicago school children and was quickly turned into aweekly radio quiz program known as "The Battle oftheBooks." Teams representing public elementary schoolsanswered questions about characters, plots and set­tings. Answers were usually the titles ofwell-knownfiction books and biographies.

The Chicago Public Library sponsored the show in theearly 1940's. Joanne Kelly, a student participant in theradio show, went on to become a school librarian inUrbana, Illinois. While she was there, she reconstructedthe radio show for use in her library. Since then the quizshow format that encourages children to enjoy goodliterature has spread across the country and this yearreaches the Northern and Southern Pueblo Schools ofNew Mexico.

On March 17th, the first CENAC (Consortium ofEducators inNative American Communities) Battle ofthe Books competition was held at Santa Clara DaySchool under the direction ofLibrarian, Robin Rodar.Fourth through eighth grade students from Sky CityCommunity School, Isleta Day School, Zia Day School,Taos Day School, Santa Fe Indian School, TesuqueDay School, and Santa Clara Day School participated.

It was a wonderful event! Both students and theirsponsors had a great time. All participants receivedgifts, ribbons, and certificates. Each member ofthe first,second and third place teams received a medal andprizes. Now the students are looking forward to goingon the New Mexico state battle on April 12 inAlbu­querque. http://nmbattleofthebooks.org

Next year's CENAC Battle will be held at Zia DaySchool. Objectives ofthe CENAC Battle ofthe BooksChallenge:1. To promote the love ofreading (and have fun)2. To promote the use oflibraries as neighborhood andcommunity resource centers

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3. To introduce children to a wide variety ofliteratureand multicultural reading materials (and have fun)4. To provide a recreational outlet for readers5. To encourage children to participate in a groupactivity (and have fun)6. To encourag~ children toread for retention7. To provide positive experiences between children,librarians, teachers and parents (and have fun)8. To form partnership with local schools and busi­nesses and strengthen community ties9. To build confidence and integrity in young readers(and have fun)10. To participate in a library activity that promotesreading as apleasurable lifelong experience.

New Mexico Library Association ExecutiveBoard Meeting MinutesSusan Magee, NMLA Secretary

October II, 2002Call to Order: President Earl Phillips called the meetingto order at I :00 pm.

Roll call: KathyAlbrecht, Alison Almquist, Thaddeus P.Bejnar, Louise Bolton, Charlene Greenwood, LoriGrumet, Anne Letkofsky, Betty Long, EileenLongsworth, Susan Magee, Kathy Matter, LindaO'Connell, Earl Phillips, Barbara Rosen, EllanieSampson, Benjamin Wakashige

IntroductionsApproval of the agendaApproval ofminutes for July 12,2002Minor changes were made to the minutes of the Execu­tive Board Meeting on July 12,2002. Thaddeus made amotion to accept the minutes as amended, Kathy sec­onded. Motion passed.

Treasurer's ReportKathy Albrecht presented the Executive Committee'sbalanced fiscal year budget for approval. After in depthconsultation between the Annual Conference LocalArrangements Committee and the Administrative Con­tractor, the Executive Committee cut July's proposedbudget another 10% across the board (on most line­items).

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" The resulting budget safely and conse'rvatively a~tici~ , 'pates a ,successful Annual Conference. Many thanks are ,,due the Local Arrangements Committee for holdingconferenc'e costs down this year.Fortunately,' the.Sheraton 6ld Town is payingour Convention Center rent

, in whole (due to their over bookingtheir own facility);, And thanks to all SIGSand the offices within NMLA for," stayingwithiIi. the limited spe~dingauthQritywhichhas,

been in place since Juiy. Ourinvestments are holding' .steady (2 CDs ($5,000) and Treasury bill ($20,000)). Thecheckbook balance is again atriph~,with registrations~rriving for the mini-conference. ,NOTE: ,Requests for NMLA. tax exempt ce,rti~caiesfrom vendors musLinclude their addresses AND theirCRS (Consolidated Returns System) numbers for K~thyto pr()cess them.

Vice-president's Report , "Conference planning -:- concerns: Sheraton hasn't yetgotten "itwritten agreement with theConvention Center but hope to 'within a few days. They are negotiatirig free parking. "The number of exhibitors expected due to the economyand possible warstatus;NM is headed into a downward,economic spiral. Computer/iriternetaccess at the Con- :',vention Center is unimproved and problematic.As soon ' .'as theCC is under contract, the,'costs of addingneedeo'access and equipment can be assess,ed.

, See Attachment #1 on NMLA website for fulldetai'ls ofconference. Preconference, fees will be determined oncethe costs have been fullY'develop~d.

The conference center has a new caterer and is willingto workwithNMLAonc~stsfor' box lunches, etc: Inaddition to the usual breakfast coffee set up, there wiII ,also be a coffee kiosk set up with flavored coffees to, .,' ,purchase throughout the day. The beverage service in', ..

, the exhibit area may also be open for sodas. The awardsmeal on Thursday will be a .luncheon. There is,a'Fridaynightmystery dinner'at the Sheraton featuring RudolphoAnaya, Jake P,age, Judith, van Geison, and Steve ~rewer.

',', Costs and proceeds \viII be .shared withthe Friends ()fAlbuquerque Public Library. It wiII be open to the publicand limited to 300 participants.The ticket price is 'tentatively set at. $50 per person or $85 per c()upledepending on costs.' ,

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There is some concern that ii12005 something similar ,'may h~ppen since 'there 'are oniy two, places in Albuqm:lr-: .''que (at this time) that are large enough t6 holg our "conference - the Sheraton and the Conv~ntionCenter.

. Negotiations'for 2005 have not yet begun.

New Business·

L-BenYLo~gsubmitted aform requ~stingthatthe White" Hou~e Conference on Library and information Services. (WHCLIS) Task Force be made a SIG. It.was fonned "

afte:r the. i 991 White House conference. They will be .meeting with the similar group from Texas to try togenerate interest in having another nationarconf~rence.Theyh~dorigtnaJly plannedto,have aconference every

lOy~a,rs. ' , , . ,MOTION: Kathy Matter moved that WHCLIS be 'confiniled as a SIG ofNMLA. Louise Bolton seconded

, 'the ~otion·.Motionpassed unanimously;

, 2: Prices for exhibitionspac~,~egistration,banquet lunchand box lunches at the conference were discussed.:MOTION: Kathy Albrecht moved th'atthe following

, ,p~ices be used for the 2003 conference: exhibition space:IO'XI 0' ;" $450;8' table =: $ 150; free tables ~vailable fornonprofit ~rgani~ations;conrefe'nce registration·=: $70;reserved box luncli == $5; both award (Thursday)and - ,',Youth S~rvices (Friday) itinc~eOfls=:$2J'each: EileenLongsworth secondeo'themo'tibn. Motion passed unani-m~:>usly.., '" " '

3. Mountain Plains LibraryAssociatiori- CharleneGreenwood .,'

Charlene's term is ending~She.raisedtwo points: most·'MPLA representatives are 'elected (which would requirea by..,lawschange for NMLAfatiptheterms are gener­ally 3-year as are the ALACQuncilors' terms. If the,Board decides that the position should be elected ratherthan appointed a 'notice ofthe by-laws change will needto appear in· th~ newsletter'at least one month before theannua,lbusiness meeting at the conference. Avote of the~embershipwould be taken at that business meeting.

, ALA strongly recommends that all such positions. beelected.' ,

, ,: ACTION: This item will be discusse9 more,fully at the

January meeting. , ' , . .ACTION: Investigate the minutes to determine when, "Thaddeus w8;s appointed. ' .

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Committees, SIG and other reports

1. AASL representative, Alison Almquist: The AffiliateAssembly met for two days at ALA in Atlanta. Seve~alresolutions were recommended by members of theAffiliate Assembly to the AASL Executive Board. Whatresolutions will be accepted and acted upon remains tobe seen. The lack ofcommunication among membership,the Affiliate Assembly, and the AASL Executive Boardappears to be of primary concern. The Affiliate Assem­bly consists of several regions. New Mexico is part ofRegion VI. There is an effort by Affiliate Assemblymembers of Region VI to improve communicationbetween our states. It has been a slow process since theChair of Region VI will be changing shortly.

Every two years New Mexico must reapply for member­ship with the Affiliate Assembly. I have received abouttwenty pages of instructions and the re-affiliation form.The minimum requirement for affiliation is 25 NMLAmembers or 10% of our NMLA membership must alsobelong t<;> AASL. I will contact Linda O'Connell and findout how many joint members we have and return the re­affiliation form to AASL."

2. ALA Councilor: Thaddeus will be traveling to Chicago(ALA) in Nov. to interview Parliamentarian candidates.

3. Awards: Charlene Greenwood mentioned that they areplanning to go to plaque awards for the school awardsnext year.

4. Association Administrator - Linda O'Connell (GOBond up-date)Almost $20,000 received. The website is packed withinformation. (See the L&IF report for more details.)

5. Annual Conference Program and Local Arrangements- See Attachment # 1.

6. Education: No report from the committee.

ACTION: Eileen reminded the Board that the LocalArrangements Committee would not be facilitating anyfundraising efforts by the Education Committee beyondproviding them a table at the conference.

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7. Legislation and Intellectual Freedom, Lori Grumet andBenjamin WakashigeThe committee met on September 13,2002. Theydistributed to all the regional coordinators a time table, acheck list, a reinforcement oflegal do's and don'ts andother information about what was happening with the GOBond so they could continue to coordinate efforts insupport of the GO Bond. They have a group who haveundertaken to speak on behalf ofthe GO Bond tocommunity organizations. Print promotions, televisioncoverage and other related support efforts were enumer­ated.ACTION: It was noted that longer notice of meetingsmight improve participation by committee members.

Ben spoke about the participation and responsibility ofthe PAC (fundraising and website promotion). There 'areabout 18 regional coordinators from the L&IF committeewho coordinate publicity efforts in their areas. Thecoordinators work with the public relations firm hired bythe PAC to coordinate the materials. The School LibrarySIG sent a mailing to all school librarians and principals,promoting the bond issue. KNME did a I-hou~ programon bond issues as well. Ben mentioned that the samepublic relations firm has been hired to promote librarieson both radio and television.

8. Members at Large - SIGs and Mini- Conference,Kathy Matter and Barb Rosen: The mini-conferenceprogram was distributed. The conference was pared.down as much as possible to save money but theybelieve they are providing a good conference with goodspeakers and programs.

ASL SIG - see Attachment #2 on the NMLA website.

Northern New Mexico Youth Services Round TableSIG - see Attachment #3 on the NMLA website.

Paraprofessional SIG - see Attachment #4 on theNMLAwebsite.

9. Nominations Committee - no report:ACTION: Kathy A. will contact Kay Krehbiel to seeabout their progress.

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OtherMembership report - As of October 3, NMLA had 520 .members.

Thaddeus proposed that NMLA open a 'paypal account'so membership can be done through the website via'credit card.MOTION: Thaddeus Bejmir made the motion thatNMLA make membership and conference registration.available electronically and paid via Paypal. EileenLongsworth seconded. Motion passed unanimously.ACTION: Linda will set up the account and work withLori on the webpage connection.

Eileen Longsworth proposed that there be a NMLAapply for a corporate American Express. It would helpfacilitate the conference cost deposits that now have tobe.paid by check. It will also help with some cash flowproblems.ACTION: Eileen volunteered to research the proceduralguidelines implemented by the Utah Library Associationfor the next meeting. .

MPLA and NM Library Foundation, Charlene,Green-wood . . ,"

MPLA -'see Attach'ment,# 5 on the NMLA website.Charlene recommends that since theApril 2007 me'etingwill be a joint conference with MPLAnext year wouldbe,appropriate to set the dates and begin preliminary'planning for that meeting. There will be about a 16-monthlag for MPLA since the previous conference ,will be heldwith the Wyoming Library Association in the fall of2005.The 2007 date was set up to coincide with an Albuquer-'que year as it is expected that participation will beapproximately 25% -33%'over normal attendance.

NM Library Foundation - Charlene reported that severalmembers of the Foundation Board had cha~ged. rheFoundation would like to send out a mailing promoting '.their event at the mini"conference and requested a set ofNMLA mailing labels to use for that purpose. It wasrequested that they include a map to the event in themailing..MOTION: Thaddeus moved to grant this request.Kathy A. seconded th.e motion and it passed'unanimously." .'

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Thiswas the only committee without stated guidelinesand these were done to rectify this. '> • ".

MOTION: Eileen Longsworth moved that these guide­lines be accepted as amended. Kathy Albrecht secondedthe motion and it passedunanimously~,

Final' budget approval.A discussion arose around the subject of expensesaccrued by apP9inted representatives ofNMLA (ALACouncilor, MPLA representative, etc,) thatare not

• adequately covered in the budget It was suggested that. iffundsare notused as allocated (to SIGs or otherwise)

some of the shortfalls might be made up later in the year.This would only be possible if the conference is as

, . supcessful as hoped.ACTION:' Louise Bolton, Linda O'Connell and the

. membership committee will investigate how muchmembership in NMLA costs and make a recommenda­tion regarding dues in relation to those costs. Anyone .else who is interested in working on this would also bewelcome. .

Louise Bolton moved that the:budget be approved aspresented. Bar~ Rosen seconded the motion and passedunanimously.

Ben mentioned that an announcement woulc,l be madeshortly regarding the RFP for the general periodical

" databases.

. Next meeting will be at noon on January 31, 2003 atthe.South Valley Branch Library.

. Kathy Matter moved for adjournment. Kathy Albrecht.•. seconded the motion and the meeting adjourned.

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ALA Candidate: Carol BreyNorice Lee, Director of.Library Servicesat DofiaAna Community College

New Mexico ALA Members ... Please consider votingfor Carol Brey in the upcomingALAelection. As manyofyou know, Carol was a strong advocate for librariesofall types here in New Mexico from 1996 to 2000.Her library leadership in our border region, as theDirector ofthe EI Paso Public Library System, contin­ues on today.

As President ofALA, Carol would support and imple­ment the following initiatives:• Promotion ofliteracy and the freedom to read for

all;• Protection and defense ofintellectual freedom,

including unfiltered access to . infonnation;• Safeguarding our patrons' privacy, now threatened

by the USA PatriotAct;• Bridging the digital divide, ensuring everyone has

technology needed to access infonnation;• Support for the Better Salaries and Pay Equity

~ti~w; .• Funding ofrecruitment and retention programs such

.as the Spectrum Scholarship program, to increasediversity in our profession;

• Expansion ofALA initiatives such as the SisterLibrarieslBibliotecas Hennanas program to encour­age U.S. librarians to interact with and learn fromcolleagues in other countries.

• PlaMing for the future, building on recent planninginitiatives "ALAction 2005" and "Goal 2000;" and

• Advocacy for libraries, with continued support forthe "Campaign for America's Libraries" and theLibrary Advocacy Network.

Carol Brey brings to her candidacy more than 22 yearsofexperience as a public librarian, in addition to 20years as an active member ofALAand its chapters inMissouri, Oklahoma, Illinois, New Mexico, and Texas.She has held anumber ofdiverse and challengingpositions which have given her aunique viewpoint onthe status oflibraries and librarianship.

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New Painting on Display at Zuhl LibraryJeanette Smith, NMSU LibraryPhoto credit: Dennis Daily. Photo caption: Untitled(acrylic on canvas) Joan Talty

New Mexico State University Library in Las Cruces ispleased to announce that a second painting by LasCruces artist Joan Talty is on pennanent display on thethird floor ofZuhl Library. The contemporary abstractwork is an untitled acrylic on canvas, 4 ft. x 6 ft.Another painting by Talty, "9111," commemorating theevents ofSeptember 11,2001, is displayed nearby. .With her husband, Herbert ZOOI, Joan moved to LasCruces in 1991. She studied at theArt StudentsLeague ofNew York.

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Summer Reading Program at Albuquerque/Bernalillo County Library System 'Kirsten Shields, Assistant Director, Public Ser­vices

Ibis is Houndini,amain character in the SummerReading Club.The Summer Reading Club for theAlbuquerque/ .Bernalillo County Library System is called the MagicalMystery Summer...every book is magic, every book isa mystery, arid every book can take the reader some- .'where. Children through the 5th grade join the club"receive a reading log, keep track oftheir reading, andreceive prizes.

Teens are invited tojoinTeen Scene Investigators.where every librarybranch is a detective agency andevery teen becom~s a detective. Teens keep track of .what they read, solve puzzles and mysteries, andreceive prizes.

The program runs from May 28 through July 26. Eachparticipating library also.provides a series ofprogramsby magicians, singers, and storytellers for all ages.Prizes, printing, and programs are provided to the ..library system by the Friends for the Public Library. Theprograms are: "Magic, Magic, Magic" with JamieO'Hara; "Heart ofaHero" with Sean Etigson; JoyGinther and the Pink Elephant Theater; Wise FoolPuppet Theatre; "Musical Mystery Tour"with JimCosgrove; Storydancing with TerryAlvarez; JohnPolinko as aMagician; "The Great & MagnificentSwamiSalami"with Bill Martin; Sillysongs withMichael Stanwood; The New Mexico Fiddle Kids; and

. The Apple Mountain Harp Kids; The Summer ReadingClub will hold a kick-offevent May 31 at 11 :00 in theauditorium at the Main Library. Waldo will appear and

. introducethe New Mexico Fiddle Kids who willperform.

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Upcoming AmigosTraihing in New Mexico

.New Mexico InstituteofMining and Technology,SocorroApril 7 - 8: Advanced Book Repair,. Early BirdRegistration Deadline: March 17

. May 13: Preserving Historical Records: Archival'. Holdings Maintenance~ Early Registration: April 22

New Mexico State University,Las CrucesMay 6: Making the Connexion: Using OCLC's Cata­loging Interface, Early Registration: April 15May 7: OCLC Cataloging Fundamentals, Early BirdRegistration Deadline:April 16,

New Mexico State Liorary, Santa Fe. .'June 10: BiologicalAgents ofDeterioration:Mold &

. Pests, Early Bird Registration: May 20 '

Visit http://www.amigos.orgltraininglschedule.html forthe Inost up-to-date training schedule, a complete listofc'ourses, descriptions, and a convenient online.registration form, or contact ChrisBrown, ,brown@arriigos.orgor 1~800-843-8482 (972-851­8000 in the Dallas area), ext. 129, for details.

National Library Week 2003

National Library Week 2003, April 6-12, is a time to.celebrate all the terrific resources libraries have to offerto their sch~ols, campuses and communities, as well asan opportunity to showcase the librarians who bring .them to life. In 2003, National Library Week will beprorri~ted using @ your librarY, the brand for TheCampaignforAmerica's Libraries, ALA's multi-yearpublic effort to speak loudly and clearly about the'value oflibraries and librarians in the 21 st century. If

. your library is participating and would like to beconsidered for inclusion in presentations and work~

shops, please send a description ofyoui efforts toatyourlibrary@ala.org.

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Proclamation - (Continuedfrom Page 5) ,

Whereas, Libraries are public institutions supported bythe communities through funding approved by votersand their representatives; and

Whereas, library services benefit the entire community,even those who do not use librariesdirectly, byenhancing the quality oflife, supporting economic developmentand increasing the literacy and educational level ofall;

Now, therefore I, Bill Richardson, Governor oftheState ofNew Mexico, do hereby proclaim the 19th ofFebruary 2003 as "LIBRARY LEGISLATIVE DAY",

Attest: Done at the Executive Office the ~ 9th Day ofFebruary 2003Rebecca Vigil-Giron, Secretary ofState

Bill Richardson, Governor

School Library Discussion ListJudy Hulsey

Ifyou are interested in being a part ofthe e-group forschool librarians in NM, please contact Judy Hulsey atJKHulsey@prodigy.net. This is a great discussion listfor school librarians to share information and network.

Save America's Libraries Tool Kit

To assist those facing budget cuts, ALA has placed online a tool kit that includes new information on how tostage a SaveAmerica's Libraries rally; tips for conduct­ing an editorial board meeting; a press release andmedia alert; the latest information on library fundingcuts; and more. See: http://www.ala.orglpio/csal toolkit.html

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Everyone is invited to join us during the NMLA Conference at a reception on Thursdayevening, April 24, 2003 from 5:30 - 7:30pm at the Albuquerque Museum. We are dedicatingthis reception to our State Librarian who will soon leave NM and to other retired Trustees ofthe Foundation. We want to honor their service to New Mexico libraries and librarianship.The Native American Libraries Special Interest Group will. also be honoring their foundingmembers. There will be a drawing on April 25 for two Southwest airline tickets as well as abeautiful "petroglyph stone" wall clock. .

The Library Legacy Exhibit will again be on display at the conference. There will be anopportunity to schedule this great traveling exhibit at your library. For further information,you may contact Charlene Greenwood in Albuquerque at 505-256-1379 orcbarlenelibn@cybermesa.com.

Celebrating its 10th anniversary, the New Mexico Library Foundation is a tax deductible foundationserving the libraries and library organizations of the state by providing grants and services. Yourdonations are welcome in your name or to honor another person. Make checks payable to "NMLF"and send to the address above. .

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WHEREAS, Benjamin T. Wakashige challenged theJibrary community and himselfto make carefuland resp~msible'

decisions on diverse issues; and 'WHEREAS, Benjamin T. Wakashige served as the president ofthe New Mexico library association, as director ofthe ,library atAlbuquerque academy and as president ofthe NewMexico consortium ofacademic libraries; andWHEREAS, without public-minded citizenslike Benjamin T. Wakashige, local governments would be hard pressed todeliver the services that residents demand and deserve; and ,,',WHEREAS, it is people like Benjamin T. Wakashige who give unselfishly oftheir time and energy; frequently at greatpersonal sacrifice, for the benefit ofthe state ofNew Mexico and their cOlTIII1unities that help make the state's librariesunique and valuable resources; and ' '_WHEREAS, Benjamin T. Wakashige's service was perforriieCl without adequate recognition being sought or received;and '

WHEREAS, Benjamin T. Wakiishige's unceasing efforts'have greatly assisted allcommunities in NewMexico and havehelped bring about the fme library facilities, resources and quality oflife that all residents ofNew Mexico enjoy; ,NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE STATE OF NEWMEXICO that its sincere gratitude and appreciation be expressed to Begjamin T. Wakashige for his many dedicatedyears ofservice to New Mexico; and ,BE IT FURTHER RESOLVEDthat a copy ofthis memorial be transmitted to Benjamin T. Wakashige.

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NM State Library Summer Reading ProgramKathy Barco, NMSL Youth Services Coordinator

Magical Mystery TourNiaje magico del misterio is thetheme for the 2003 statewide Summer Reading Pro­gram sponsored by the New Mexico State Library.Posters, bookmarks, and stickers have been mailed topublic libraries throughout the state in preparation forthe fun that will start as soon as school's out. KNMETV-5 is producing animated promotional videos featur­ing the program characters: Houndini, AbraCATabra,Mysterioso and Spot. Thesewill begin airing in May onKNME, KRWG and KENW, New Mexico's threePublic Television stations. For more about the programgo to: http://www.stlib.state.nm.us/Nmsrp/index.htm ore-mail Kathyatkbarco@stlib.state.nm.us. .

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Table of Contents

You Still Have Time To Regist~rJor. the NMLA Conference!. ~ ;........ 1Congratulations to New Officers and Board Members ~................ 2NMLA President's Corner : ~ ..:;.............. 3State Librarian Honored by NM Legislature · 3Book Review :..................................... 4Library Legislative Day a Success!............................................................. 5Gadsden High School & NMSU Partner to Teach Electronic Research .. , 5NMLA Needs you!. · · ~. . 6Paraprofessional Special Interest Group Meeting ; ;,.. 6Capitan Public Library Open House : :......... 6CENAC Battle of the Books : , ;. 7New Mexico Library Association Executive Board Meeting Minutes......... . 7ALA Candidate: Carol Brey ' ;................ 11New P~intingon Display at Zuhl Library...................................................... 11Summer Reading Program atA1buquerquelBemalillo County Library System.'.. :.. .. 12.UpcomingAmigos Training in New Mexico ;.......................... 12National Li.braryWeek 2003 : ~ : ~....... 12·School Library Discussion List. : 13Save America's Libraries Tool Kit :..................... 13NM State Library Summer Reading Program ; 15-. -,