DC/SLA Chapter Notes - May/June 2002

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May/June 2002 Volume 61, No. 8

Contents z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z

Voice of America: America's Message in the Wired World President's Corner: Thank You to DC/SLA Lend a Hand Feel Good, Look Good: Support DC Programs at Conference Heads Up For Cataloging Electronic Resources The Sky is Not the Limit!

DC/SLA Young Professional Group Happy Hour Mark Your Calendar for June 11 Breakfast in LA! U.S. Senate Library Welcomes Senator Bill Frist Flying Upside Down: True Tales of An Antarctic Pilot Dinner Announcement Social Science Division: We Want You! Legal Issues Seminar Virtual Reference Seminar DC/SLA Leadership History DC/SLA's New Members Important Listserv Announcement Kudos to DC/SLA Chapter Members!

Career Disruption Mentoring: We Need Your Help!

Given the distressed economic condition and its impact on layoffs and library closings, the DC Chapter Board sees a need for action. If you have experienced career disruption, regardless of the cause, would you mentor a fellow colleague in this situation now?

Please contact the Employment Committee co-chairs, Donna Kanin at dkanin317@aol.com, 301-8811990 or John Latham at john@sla.org, 202-939-3639 with your name and preferred contact number. Please, would you also give a subject specialty, e.g. legal librarian, medical librarian, which might help in selecting whom to chose as a mentor.

Voice of America: America's Message in the Wired World Wrap up the DC/SLA year by attending the Annual Business Meeting and Banquet featuring Robert R. Reilly, recently appointed as the 25th director of the Voice of America. Mr. Reilly is the first director to be appointed from within the ranks of the VOA, and is a veteran producer and program host of On the Line, a weekly television and radio foreign policy talk-show.

As The VOA turns 60 this year Reilly believes "the VOA plays an unparalleled role in serving Unites States interests by providing accurate news and information vital to our global audience." How the VOA performs in coming years could be critical in providing what President Bush calls "atmosphere of truth" in parts of the world where the only available news is provided by sources with distinct political agendas. Has the VOA succeeded in making that message available? What are

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the challenges and success stories? How is the VOA responding to an increasingly sophisticated array of internet and nontraditional sources of news and analysis?

Join us on May 16th for an evening of provocative discussion and networking. Door prizes will given as part of the event!

Mr. Reilly has held a number of positions in government and non-government organizations throughout his career including the presidency of the Intercollegiate Studies Institute and Senior Advisory for Public Diplomacy at the U.S. Embassy in Bern, Switzerland. He is a prolific music critic for such publications as High Fidelity and Musical America as well an the author of articles appearing in such diverse publications as The Wall Street Journal and Reader's Digest.

This event is generously sponsored by Dialog.

When: Thursday, May 16, 2002 6pm - 9pm Open (free) bar and Dinner Where: The Army & Navy Club (on Farragut Square) 901 17th Street, NW Washington, DC Metro: either Farragut West or Farragut North exit; take exits for 17th Street end of platform. Parking on the street or in public parking lots in the area.

Price: Members- $37.00; Nonmembers- $45.00; Students/Retired: $18.50 The Club requires that all men wear a tie and business attire.

Send completed registration to: Barbara Folensbee-Moore, Library Morgan Lewis & Bockius LLP 1111 Pennsylvania Ave., NW Washington, DC 20004 202-739-5131 For credit card registrations, e-mail your information to bfolensbee-moore@morganlewis.com. The fax option is no longer available. Due to fees incurred, all payments made by credit card will be non-refundable. Payment must be made in advance. No credit card payments will be accepted at the door.

All registrations must be received by Friday, May 10, 2002.

Registration Form for DC/SLA Annual Business Meeting and Banquet

Notes Business Manager: Kelley Weber, Surface Transportation Board, 202/5651668, weberk@stb.dot.gov EDITORS' NOTE: Friday, June 5 is the deadline for materials which can be included in the July 2002 issue. The issue is distributed approximately three weeks after the deadline. The preferred submission format is a Word document sent via e-mail. Materials for Chapter Notes should be sent to all of the editors: Marie Kaddell, LexisNexis, 1150 Eighteenth Street, N.W., Washington, DC 20036; 202/8578223; fax 202/857-8233; marie.kaddell@lexisnexis.com Jan Alfieri, The Association of Fundraising Professionals, (AFP) formerly NSFRE, 1101 King Street, Suite 700, Alexandria, VA 22314; 703/519-8458; fax 703/684-0540; jalfieri@afpnet.org Layout: Amy Pass, Easter Seals, 700 13th Street, NW, Suite 200, Washington, DC, 20005; amypass@mindspring.com Event announcements should also be submitted electronically to the DC/SLA Internet Committee chair and discussion list moderator: Liz Farley, (List Moderator) International Monetary Fund, 700 19th Street, N.W, Washington, DC, 20431;phone 02/623-7042; efarley@cais.com Kristina Lively, (Webmaster) National Endowment for Democracy; 202/293-0300; fax 202/293-0258; kristina@ned.org Send address changes for Chapter Notes to: SLA Headquarters, ATTN: Address/Name Changes, 1700 18th Street, NW, Washington, DC 200092508.

Entree Choices: (please pick one!)

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_____ London Broil _____ Chicken Roulade w/spinach & provolone _____ Mushroom Ravioli (vegetarian) Name__________________________________ Phone:_____________ E-mail: _______________________ Payment Method: _______ Check _______ VISA/MC Card #_________________________________ Card Type VISA / Mastercard Expiration Date ________ Name on Card___________________________ Signature_______________________________

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President's Corner: Thank You to DC/SLA

By Sue O'Neill Johnson, DC/SLA President In this, my final President's Column, I would like, first of all, to thank all the members who came to events, and the committee chairs and volunteers who contributed their time and ideas to make a very successful year. Membership is strong. The quality of activities and the level of attendance at these programs have been at an all time high.

I would like to extend special congratulations to the DC/SLA Executive Board for their hard work. This Board remained a central core of strength and action for SLA members in the Washington Metropolitan area amidst turbulence at other levels of the association, in the city, in the country, and in the profession. Cheers to the Board, Anne Caputo, David Shumaker, Mandy Baldridge, Anna McGowan, Kenlee Ray, Erin Clougherty, Estelle Alexander, and Catherine Kitchell.

Innovators in our Midst: Summary of Themes Over the past few months I have been sharing thoughts from interviews with a few of the many innovative members we have in the DC Chapter. My hope with this column, called "Innovators in our Midst," was that by sharing these innovators' approaches and strategies, other Chapter members would find many of their ideas useful in their own situations. Thank you to the "innovators:" Jerry Mansfield, Susan Fifer-Canby, Gary Price, Jim Madigan, the DC/SLA Executive Board, Eileen Abels, and Sheryl Rosenthal.

Below is a list of common "innovator" themes I noted throughout these interviews: z z z z

Collaborate with and learn from other libraries, other departments and other information professionals.

Converge with the rest of the organization in which you work, and broaden your participation in its primary business.

Become known to top management as a problem-solver.

Join and be active in associations and organizations that do not focus on libraries.

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Teach and reach out to younger professionals and to the staff of your organization.

Master the latest technology and use it to contribute to solutions for the organization.

Study and anticipate user thinking and needs; plan ahead and act on their needs proactively.

Keep up with professional reading, conference presentations and web content.

Try bold new services and take risks.

Market services and communicate clearly and comprehensively to everyone.

Use the power of your personality and hands-on example to build teams that work and inspire effort.

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Lend a Hand and Feel Good, Look Good: Support DC Programs at Conference At the SLA Annual Conference in Los Angeles, the Washington, D.C. Chapter is partnering with the Retired Members Caucus to cosponsor an afternoon program on Tuesday, June 11, at the Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising. Kaycee Hale, the director of the Institute's Center of Design Research, will guide participants on a tour of special exhibits featuring textiles, costume design, and decorative arts. Chapter and Caucus members can expect a fascinating and dynamic presentation, so include the hours of 3:30-5:30 in your planning schedule. The Institute is not far from the Westin Bonaventure; the tour is not a ticketed event, so come early. The annual business meeting of the Retired Members Caucus will follow immediately after the tour, and all members are asked to attend.

Also of note is a program on the topic of volunteerism that will feature as speakers two of our Chapter members: Nancy Minter of the Urban Institute and Catherine "Kitty" Scott, retired from the Smithsonian Institution. They will be joined on the panel by J. Michael Homan of the Mayo Foundation, Julie Macksey of the Volunteer Exchange Program, and Gayle Hawkins of the Corporation for National and Community Service. The program, "Live Long and Prosper: Volunteering," will focus on the ways in which volunteer activities can enrich your life. This program is cosponsored by the Social Science Division and the Retired Members Caucus.

To whet your appetite for more information about this program, you can read the piece in the February 2002 issue of Information Outlook--"Pitch In: Why Volunteering Helps Everyone." It outlines some of the many benefits to be derived from volunteering, and the panelists can be expected to elaborate on them on Monday, June 10, from 3:30 to 5:30.

"Buzzy" Basch, a DC Chapter member and president of the Basch Subscription Service, is providing a generous donation in support of both these programs.

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Heads up for Cataloging Electronic Resources

By Sandy McIntyre Colby, SLA Liaison Appointee to the ALA Committee on Cataloging Description and Access In the information game knowing how rule changes could impact your services that you deliver is key.

Regardless of library size or type, if you or your staff organize and provide timely access to information, particularly electronic resources, the following summary of AACR2 (Anglo American Cataloging Rules, 1988 revision) changes may be helpful.

Briefly, the following description offers a context for this update -AACR2R is "...designed for use in the construction of catalogues and other lists in general libraries of all sizes." In addition, "The rules cover the description of, and the provision of access points for, all library materials commonly collected at the present time" (Rule 0.1, AACR2R, 1988 with amendments [to] 1999).

While modifications were made to various chapters and glossary terms perhaps the most relevant changes that may impact your online special collections occurred in Chapter 9. Electronic Resources is not only the new chapter title but it also replaces all references to Computer Files throughout AACR2. Electronic Resources is also a new general material designation [GMD], in the form of (Electronic resource), and now applies to all "material (data and/or programs) encoded for manipulation by a computerized device" [9.0A]. This includes

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those items accessed remotely (now considered published, rule 9.4B2) either through a terminal, network or other non-removable storage devices, as well as those accessed directly from any type of disc/disk or tape inserted into a computer.

Determining the chief source of information for electronic resources has also changed. Rather than using the title screen use any portion of the resource itself or accompanying material as the chief source of information.

This includes two new recognized types of formally presented evidence 1) home page (s) and 2) encoded metadata such as HTML/XML. Obtaining information from "the physical carrier or its labels" has also been elevated as a primary alternative information source. Labels, defined as those added by the creator/publisher and as possibly being printed on the item itself, may now also be used as the chief source of information granted that its use is referenced in a note. Finally, if the title is obtained from a source other than the prescribed source of information for this area be sure to indicate the source of the title in the note. As a result of these flexible options you need to determine the order of precedence for title selection.

Additionally, when presented with frequent content updates or multiple copyright dates include only the most recent copyright date and exclude a formal edition statement for the resource but indicate the omission of the earlier copyright dates in a note. While many of the changes for the Notes Area (9.7) are simply new examples you must now include in the cataloging process the date that a remote electronic resource was viewed.

For more details about recent or proposed rule changes access the ALCTS CC:DA web site www.ala.org/alcts/organization/ccs/ccda/ccda.html the Reference Resources for Special Libraries section of the SLA Committee on Cataloging web site www.sla.org/committee/catalog1/index. or contact your SLA liaison to the CC:DA, Sandy McIntyre Colby, OCLC, colbys@oclc.org.

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The Sky is NOT the Limit!

South Atlantic Regional Conference—in Association with SLA If you find that you will not be able to travel to Los Angeles, California to attend this year's SLA Annual Meeting, please don't despair. There is a South Atlantic Regional Conference being held this September in Asheville, North Carolina that will be perfect for you. The SARC Committee wants to encourage you to attend this conference in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains this Fall, from September 22-24, 2002 in Asheville, North Carolina.

The theme of the conference is "The Sky is NOT the Limit" and an excellent program has been designed to focus on this global concept. We are fortunate to have Doug Marlette http://www.dougmarlette.com/bio/, (editorial cartoonist and author from Greensboro, NC) as our Keynote Speaker during Monday's Luncheon and Bill Fisher (SLA President Elect, and 2002-2003 SLA President) will be our Tuesday Luncheon speaker. If you would like more information, please go to http://www.sla.org/conf/conf_sar/and click on Preliminary Program.

There are quite a few fun things to do once you arrive in Asheville, NC. To name just a few, you can join SARC Monday night for a tour of the Biltmore Estate. This is a guided candlelight tour of the Biltmore House http://www.biltmore.com/, including "George's Library Den", which is not on the regular tour. This includes dessert and coffee in the Stable Cafe'. The cost for this event will be $75, which includes transportation from the hotel. Please make plans now to attend this extraordinary conference.

This event is hosted by the Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida & Caribbean Chapters. For more information, please visit our web site at http://www.sla.org/conf/conf_sar/index.html or contact Leon Gyles at (912) 965-3291 or Leon.Gyles@gulfaero.com.

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DC/SLA Young Professionals Group Happy Mark your calendars for June 11 Breakfast Hour in LA!

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Come unwind and meet other librarians and information professionals for Happy Hour on Thursday, May 23, 2002, from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm at the Toledo Lounge, 2435 18th Street NW, Washington, DC. Toledo Lounge is a lowkey, casual bar located in the heart of AdamsMorgan. Woodley Park metro (Red line metro) is the closest station. It is a short 10-15 minute walk from the metro to 18th Street or you can take the #98 shuttle buses that run every 15 minutes to and from Adams Morgan and the Woodley Park metro. Cost for the shuttle bus is only a quarter. Cost: $2 domestic drafts; $3 rail drinks. Contact Beth Perell at bethperell@hotmail.com for information.

The International Information Exchange Caucus (KIIE) is having a ticketed breakfast featuring two Global 2000 fellows, Xiumei Wang (China) and Muhammad Chaudhary (Pakistan) who will talk about their experience with grant seeking for international work/study/travel and Marcelle Saint-Arnaud (KIIE Convenor) will present tips on finding international work/study opportunities.

Contact Marcelle Saint-Arnaud at MSAINTA@naalc.org for more information.

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U.S. Senate Library Welcomes Senator Bill Frist on International Special Librarians Day

by Chris Cochran, Senior Reference Librarian, U.S. Senate Library The U.S. Senate Library celebrated National Library Week and ISLD with a book talk featuring Senator Bill Frist, Republican, of Tennessee, and author of the recently published book When Every Moment Counts: What You Need to Know about Bioterrorism. Sen. Frist, the Senate's only medical doctor and an avid library supporter, is also the author of several books on topics ranging from medical transplants to a history of Tennessee's senators.

During his talk, Sen. Frist outlined the nature of some specific bioterrorist threats, especially those which have dominated the headlines in recent months, such as anthrax and smallpox.

He emphasized how biological weapons can and do "terrorize" us, using fear as a weapon.

Frist wrote the book because he wanted the widest number of people to have a reliable source of information readily available in a readable and understandable format. He stressed the power of the printed word versus other mediums of communication like the Internet and television, where information can appear and disappear with regularity. Though he is a strong believer in technology, Frist said that in the case of bioterrorism information, a book served his motivations best. Information in a digestible format, he said, will help reduce our vulnerability.

In addition to discussing the specifics of biological weapons, Frist also emphasized the need for broad support of our public health system. He cautioned that the public has a responsibility to be aware, to report things, and to be prepared. If the public is aware of the dangers of bioterrorism and specific biological threats in a rational, informed way, there will be less fear, a key component of terrorism. Increased spending on public health and scientific research will be an important component of fighting bioterrorism. A list of internet resources for public information on bioterrorism that Sen. Frist recommends is included in the book.

Following the lecture portion of his talk, Sen. Frist took questions from the audience on a variety of topics including specifics on the life cycle of anthrax spores, the effectiveness of immunization programs, biosensors, and the potential impact of bioterrorism through food and water supplies. Frist rated the potential for food supply contamination at a high level, while he felt water contamination had a much lower probability given the chemical treatment

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processes in place for much of our drinking water.

Proceeds from sales of Sen. Frist's book, published by Rowman & Littlefield, will go to the Tennessee Public Health Association to help underwrite bioterrorism education and preparedness training for public healthofficials. A Spanish-language edition is forthcoming.

More information on the book is available at www.wheneverymomentcounts.com.

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Flying Upside Down: True Tales of an Antarctic Pilot Put your seatbelts on and join the Military Librarians Group of DC/SLA as they ride along with Mark Hinebaugh, author of "Flying Upside Down: True Tales of an Antarctic Pilot." Even as you experience the beauty of the Antarctic wilderness, be prepared for a jolt in the journey as Hinebaugh vividly, and often humorously, recounts a "whiteout landing" from his chapter entitled "Flying in a Milk Bottle."

This exciting evening will be held on Monday, May 20, 2002 at the Tivoli Restaurant in Arlington, VA. Times include registration at 6:00 p.m., dinner at 6:30 p.m., and speaker at approximately 7:30 p.m. The menu will include Caesar Salad, a choice of three entrees (Fettuccine with Grilled Vegetables, Seared Fillets of Trout with Pinenuts and Parsley, and Scaloppine of Chicken with Sauteed Mushrooms Al Marsala), Triple Chocolate Mousse Terrine, Coffee and Tea. There will be two price levels. If having the Fettucine, please remit $30.00. For the Chicken or Trout dishes, make that $35.00. Please be sure to indicate your entrĂŠe choice on your check to DC/SLA. Send your check along with your email address by Friday, May 17, to Diane Schnurrpusch, 5836 Oakland Park Dr., Burke, VA 22015.

Tivoli Restaurant is directly above the Rosslyn Metro Station on the Orange and Blue Lines.

Take the escalator or elevator to the third level. Free parking is available at Marc Parking at the corner of Wilson on North Moore. The restaurant validates the parking ticket.

The author will have copies of his book available. For more information, email Diane at dschnurr@dtic.mil.

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The Social Science Division is a vibrant branch of SLA. With broad subject coverage and more than 350 dynamic members, the Division spans a myriad of interests and activities and thrives as a forum for the exchange of information and knowledge for special librarians having a social science subject interest.

Founded in 1923 as the Civics Group, the Social Science Division ranks as SLA's second oldest. It is composed of librarians, knowledge officers, and other information professionals who proactively satisfy the substantive information needs of the specialized clientele found in foundations, associations, universities, research organizations, corporations, law firms, and municipal, county, state, provincial, federal government, or international agencies and organizations.

The Division features two specialized Roundtables, formed to meet the distinctive needs of information professionals and to furnish a medium for the exchange of ideas. Each Roundtable typically supports programs or workshops at the Annual Conference, in addition to other activities.

Independent Sector Roundtable members are information professionals from organizations and associations involved in the voluntary philanthropic and general nonprofit sector.

The International Relations Roundtable presents for members interested in the global aspects of librarianship and information transfer the prospect of promoting activities and developing programs that strengthen ties among librarians and information professionals worldwide.

In addition, the IR Roundtable works to advance programs that increase the spread of information in developing countries. The IR Roundtable—partnered with the International Relations Committee and the European Chapter—sponsors the International Reception to welcome non-US attendees to the Annual Conference.

The Social Science Division is considering replacing the Roundtables with similar Division Sections.

The Bulletin of the Social Science Division is a stimulating communications tool, for members and nonmembers alike. Published 3 times annually, this periodical includes feature articles written by SSD members on topics of professional interest, bibliographies, Internet resources, book reviews, and Division and Roundtable news and events. Contents of the Bulletin are indexed in Library Literature, published by the H. W. Wilson Company. In future, the Bulletin may be sent to Division members and other subscribers via e-mail, in addition to being posted on the Division website.

The Division website (http://www.sla.org/division/dsoc/index.html) strives to keep members abreast of unfolding news and information.

The Social Science Division Discussion List (SLA-DSOC@listserv.sla.org) supplies an electronic vehicle for idea exchange and communication among the Division's members, simultaneously forging a personal connection. It informs subscribers about all upcoming Social Science Division meetings and events; puts subscribers in the loop with regard to SLA international activities—conferences and accommodations; publicizes the latest job openings in the information field; proffers a place where subscribers can post helpwanted notices; and constitutes a group of people subscribers can consult when looking for information.

Join a band of lively, sophisticated, far-flung social science information professionals and revolutionize your world!

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Legal Issues Seminar

Virtual Reference Seminar

Are you concerned about the effects of the USA The College of Information Studies, University Patriot Act in your library or organization? Do of Maryland presents: Virtual Reference you want to know how the Electronic Librarianship 1.0.

Communications Privacy Act (ECPA) can be

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used in the current war on terrorism? For these questions and more, the College of Information Studies, University of Maryland presents: Critical Legal Concerns for Information Professionals.

The focus of this workshop is on practical tools and strategies you can actually use to answer questions and work with users in day-to-day operations.

Topics to be covered include: differences This seminar will provide a cutting edge survey between desk, phone, and virtual reference; of recent laws and judicial decisions that are what makes a good virtual reference librarian; essential knowledge for information how to handle the virtual session from start to professionals. Topics will focus on the latest finish; taking advantage of the software legal developments and may include: features; dealing with problems online; and Information Security – Nat'l Security Espionage evaluation and quality control. to Commercial Theft; Information Systems Security – Computer Fraud and Abuse Act; This full-day workshop will include discussions Traditional Copyright and Napster litigation; and hands-on practice time using the LSSI The DMC & the Reimerdes Litigation; Licensing, Virtual Reference Toolkit software.

UCITA and Database Legislation; Censorship – CIPA and other Challenges; and Privacy and Date: May 30, 2002 9:00 am – 4:00 pm the Commercial or Medical Environment.

Location: McKeldin Library, UMD, College Park, MD These issues, as well as the latest in judicial Registration Fee: $265 decisions, will be used for collaborative CEUs: .6 discussions and to formulate key management Registration Deadline: May 21, 2002 strategies for your professional success.

Please visit www.clis.umd.edu/ce/ for Date: May 15, 2002, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm additional workshops and registration Location: McKeldin Library, UMD, College Park, information or contact Robin Albert at 301MD 405-2057.

Registration Fee: $225 CEUs: .6 Registration Deadline: May 6, 2002 Please visit our web site at www.clis.umd.edu/ce/ for additional information or contact Robin Albert at 301405-2057.

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By Sue O'Neill Johnson, DC/SLA President As the second largest of 58 Chapters in SLA, the Washington D.C. Chapter has a history of leadership in the Association. Three past presidents of the Association in the last ten years are active members of the Chapter: Kitty Scott, Sylvia Piggott, and Donna Scheeder. Three current SLA board members, Daille Pettit (also a past president of the Chapter), Donna Scheeder, and Christine Kline, are DC Chapter members.

Chapter member, Marcelle Saint-Arnaud, reactivated the nearly defunct International Exchange Caucus, and created a clearinghouse for SLA of all international activities. The website includes successes and follow-up information of the 25 Global 2000 Fellows, a project created by the Chapter. It also contains links to information, particularly for librarians in developing countries, such as on free training opportunities, travel grants, relevant discussion lists, and more. (http://www.sla.org/caucus/kiee/resources.htm, discussion list: SLA-KIEE@lists.sla.org).

Current Division Chairs from the Chapter are:

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Sharon Lenius, Military Librarians Hetty Barthel, Social Science Leslie Zametti, Solo Librarians

Current Division Chairs Elect from the Chapter are: z z z z

Sylvia Piggott, Library Management Jeff Stickle, Legal Suzanne Ryder, Military Librarians Ann Sweeney, Social Science

D.C. Chapter Presidents going back ten years: 2002-2003—Ann Caputo 2001-2002—Sue O'Neill Johnson z 2000-2001—David Shumaker z 1999-2000—Nancy Minter z 1998-1999—Daille Pettit z 1997-1998—Ellie Briscoe z 1996-1997—Paula Lovaas (deceased) z 1995-1996—Eileen Rourke z 1994-1995—Ellen Lytton z 1993-1994—Lyle Minter z 1992-1993—Marilyn Bromley (notice we have one married couple, Lyle and Nancy Minter who have both served as Chapter presidents) z z

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DC/SLA's New Members Welcome to the newest members of DC/SLA! Katarina Avnet Carrie Cleverdon Virginia Ebbert April Faulkner Betsy Harris Susan Hillson Susan Keller Maria Lanzeritsch

John Mate Lynn Newbill Heather Dubin Prosky Anne Roy Julie Silberger Lou Taylor Barry Wheeler

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IMPORTANT LISTSERV ANNOUNCEMENT As a service to DC/SLA members, the Chapter Board has decided to automatically subscribe new, incoming DC/SLA Chapter members, as well as all members not currently subscribed, to the Chapter Listserv (Sla-Cdc List, Sla-Cdc@Gatekeeper.Sla.Org). You are encouraged to actively participate in discussions and send announcements. In order to maintain quality and keep unnecessary message numbers down, please

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remember that if you are responding to ONE person to use their e-mail address, and not the listserv address.

The DC/SLA listserv is an increasingly important communications vehicle that was established to spur discussion among Chapter members. It has become vital in keeping people informed on the latest Chapter and Association business, issue discussions, upcoming events, job postings, etc. We consider your access to it as a major privilege of membership. If you do not want to be subscribed to the listserv, please feel free to use the easy options to unsubscribe.

If you have any questions please e-mail Liz Farley at efarley@cais.com.

Back to Top Kudos to DC/SLA Chapter Members!

Karen Huffman was the 2002 1st Place Winner of the Mid-Atlantic Regional Archives Conference Fredric M. Miller Finding Aid Award for an Oral History Finding Aid created during her internship at the Martin Luther King Library, Washington, DC. See the URL for more information about this award -http://www.lib.umd.edu/MARAC/maracawd.htm#Finding.

Marcelle Saint-Arnaud has been selected the winner of the DC/SLA Stipend Award. This is a first time award of $1,500, given by the DC/SLA Board to a deserving member of the Chapter to attend the SLA Conference in June. Runner up is Karen Huffman. If something happens and Marcelle cannot attend the Conference, Karen will receive the award. Congratulations to both of you!

Laurie Stackpole, the Naval Research Laboratory's (NRL's) Chief Librarian, is the recipient of the Navy Meritorious Civilian Service Award for her significantcontributions to the naval library community and the users it serves.

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