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I hope the New Year is finding you refreshed and thinking of spring. Our organization is deep into the planning of our 2007 spring conference, “Blur and Blend: Connecting our Communities.” We hope you will look forward to joining friends and colleagues on May 4, 2007, at the historic Roycroft Inn in East Aurora, New York. Please look inside for a program description that includes lively sessions on Web Neutrality (tiered Internet service), and the Information Literacy Continuum (transitioning from high school to college), and a presentation from members of Librarians Without Borders.

In addition, we will have plenty of space for poster sessions tying into our theme of reaching out to communities. The Roycroft is a very popular location and seating will be limited, so mark your calendars and register early!

Each spring, we also place a call for nominations to the Executive Board for the following year. Please consider nominating yourself or encourage a colleague to participate more directly in Chapter activities. We have a great group of both American and Canadian librarians. Serving on the Board for a year or two gives you great experience and exposure to new ideas and perspectives. Feel free to contact any Board member with questions. You may also visit the Chapter website at: http://www.niagara.edu/library/acrl/index.html for more information.

If you have any general questions, comments, or ideas to share, I

encourage you to get in touch. This is your organization, and it is here to serve you!

See you in May!

Jill M. Church President, Western New York/Ontario Chapter

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In this issue: Treasurer’s Report Page 2 Member News Page 2 Spring Conference 2007 Includes overview, session descriptions, presenter biographies, registration form, etc. Pages 3 – 9 Call for Nominations Page 10 Fall 2006 Conference Pictures Page 11

http://www.niagara.edu/library/acrl/index.html

WNY/O ACRL Membership Information ACRL Western New York / Ontario Chapter is a regional chapter of international members of the Association of College and Research Libraries. The Chapter is a professional organization for librarians who work in academic or specialized research libraries located within the eastern boundary of the region near Syracuse, New York, the western and southern boundaries of the Ohio and Pennsylvania, extending north to include the Niagara Frontier and all of Ontario, Canada. Membership is open to all librarians and current library students interested in becoming academic or special research librarians. National members of ACRL or other local academic or research associations qualify for ACRL WNY/O discounts for membership and conference fees.

Katie Donahue has joined the McGrath Library at Hilbert College in Hamburg, NY, as Assistant Director and Information Literacy Coordinator. Donahue serves on the boards of the Buffalo Junior Chamber of Commerce and the School Librarians’ Association of Western New York. She is a graduate of the Department of Library and Information Studies at the University at Buffalo. She lives with her husband in Buffalo, NY.

Kelly Waller, Reference & Information Literacy Librarian at Niagara University Library, begins as the Editor of the WNY/O ACRL Newsletter with this issue. Congratulations to Kelly.

Please address submissions and comments to Kelly at: [email protected]


MEMBER NEWS

Revenue Dues $450.00 Student Fund Donations $49.00 Conference Registrations $2,685.00 (Canadian exchange) ($315.00) Revenue (year to date) $2,869.00 Student Fund $768.00 Fall Conference Fall Conference Registrations $2,685.00 Fall Conference Expenses (prelim) $2,801.63 Balance ($116.63) Other Expenses ($271.06) Current Balance $2,597.94 Submitted by: David J. Bertuca, Treasurer

ACRL, WNY/Ontario Chapter, Inc. Treasurer’s Report

Treasurer’s Report – February 11, 2007


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Doug Anderson Associate Professor, Business Medaille College, Buffalo, NY

The issue of internet neutrality is murkily defined by

geeky terminology so poorly understood that the same phrases are used by political adversaries. The internet is an agreement, not a thing. It is a designed and engineered environment; however, so the agreement, to exchange data packets using several protocols, can easily be changed. In that sense, while the internet itself seems to be scaling ever larger without breaking physically, the terms of the agreement that determine its nature, the protocols, can be changed depending on who's in charge. Code is law.


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9:00 – 9:30 Registration, Continental Breakfast and an opportunity to view poster sessions

9:30 – 9:35 Opening Remarks

Session One: Web Neutrality – Doug Anderson 9:35 – 10:35

10:35 – 10:50 Coffee Break and an opportunity to view poster sessions

Session Two: From High School to College: Panel Discussion

Lunch and a final opportunity to view poster sessions

10:50 – 12:20

12:20 – 1:20

Session Three: Librarians Without Borders – Catherine Baird, Sandra Hodgson 1:20 – 2:20

2:20 – 2:35 Break

Session One “Web Neutrality and Civil Liberties: What’s at stake for libraries?”

2:35 – 3:20

3:20 – 3:30

Session Four: Connecting Within Our Communities – Melanie Boyd

Closing Remarks

While the telecom industry likes to talk about needing tiers of service for reliable transmission of NFL games live on the Internet, the danger is in the consequent need to examine data packets. Then the Internet will no longer be stupid, treating all packets the same. It will be smart. It will be able to tell one packet from the next. Then the question becomes, who or what decides what to do with that packet? On what basis is the decision made? The who could be a legislature or a company or a librarian or a bureaucrat. The what could be an algorithm, an automated online robot, programmed by that bureaucrat. In either case, what is the difference between a filter and a censor?

If the Internet stays stupid, if it is merely a bit pipe, if it is neutral to the content of data packets, if it gives them all equal priority, then the civil liberties issues and problems will be located where they should be and always have been, in our institutions and homes and workplaces. If the Internet is not neutral, then either librarians should be very afraid or an alternate agreement, a "darknet," might develop using newly written protocols. (con’t on pg. 5)



Session Two “High School to College: How to Keep the Information Literacy Continuum Rolling” A Panel Discussion Session Three

Librarians Without Borders: A Panel Discussion Barbara Alvarez, Subject Reference Librarian

Rush Rhees Library, University of Rochester Barbara Ciambor, LSTA Project and Outreach Librarian, Rochester Regional Library Council Kathy Jaccarino, Librarian, Brockport High School

Many college freshmen find themselves completely

at a loss when facing their first research-based assignments. Many find the library resources overwhelming. If it sounds familiar to you, come to this panel session and find out about a stimulating collaboration librarians from academic and school libraries have engaged in to remedy this situation.

Under the auspices of the Rochester Regional Library Council the Information Literacy Continuum Committee was formed to address the problem of transition from high school to college researching and to promote effective information literacy teaching practices. School and academic librarians from a wide range of institutions connected to explore current information literacy skills among students of their home institutions. They attempted to develop fruitful strategies to ensure that all students learn and maintain the skills they will need as they move on to higher educational levels. In an effort to provide high school students the foundation necessary for a successful transition to college and beyond, the Committee has created a guide "Core Library and Research Skills Grade 9-14+” targeted to address observed deficiencies. The guide,

Catherine Baird, Librarians Without Borders, Reference & Instruction Librarian, York University, Toronto Sandra Hodgson, Executive Secretary, Librarians Without Borders Business Reference Librarian & Adult Literacy Tutor

As librarians with access to many resources, we often take for granted the benefits that access to information can result in. We forget that some, such as those in developing regions, do not necessarily have the luxury of access to information resources. A handful of determined Masters of Library and Information Science students at the University of Western Ontario, in London, Ontario started Librarians Without Borders in 2005 to address this need. Within the past year, the organization has been incorporated, established it’s first Board of Directors, applied for charitable status and quickly grown in support both locally and internationally, with over 350 members as of December, 2006.

Librarians Without Borders endeavors to achieve its mission to improve access to information resources regardless of language, geography, or religion through the formation of partnerships with community organizations in developing regions. In preparation for our (con’t on pg. 6)

Doug Anderson, who has a BA from UT Austin and an MFA from U Mass Amherst (1982), is an Associate Professor in the Business Department at Medaille College in Buffalo, NY. Since the mid-1990's, the proof-of-concept prototype web site at RicciStreet.net has completely replaced printed textbooks and other paper in Doug's courses and created a community of learners supplemen-ting his face-to-face classes. Learn more: http://RicciStreet.net/acrl.htm

following the stages of the research process, introduces a basic set of skills and specific grade levels for introductory and mastery achievement. Session participants will explore this sequential model that can be used as a guideline and teaching tool. They will be invited to comment on the presented document as well as to share their ideas about best practices in teaching information literacy. Participants will also learn about other numerous benefits achieved in the course of the collaborative process such as creating new connections between educational institutions, better understanding of challenges school and academic librarians face when teaching information literacy, and fresh insight into incoming students' skills and knowledge base.


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inaugural project in Angola, we are acknowledging the importance of education and literacy, but also the importance of having the facilities and materials to aid in improving programs for learning and development. We will continue to address these issues as Librarians Without Borders develops.

As a growing organization, we have experienced many challenges as well as successes. We would like to embrace this opportunity to discuss how we have met and overcome some of the obstacles we have encountered while attempting to create a successful and sustainable organization. In addition we will elaborate on how the organization has grown, our future plans, and how people can become involved.

Catherine Baird has been involved with Librarians Without Borders (LWB) since January 2006. She has served as Co-Lead for Communications, Co-Chair of Operations and in January 2007 became Co-Executive Director with colleague Rebecca Jansen. Catherine currently works as a reference and instruction librarian at York University in Toronto. She is a section editor for the peer-reviewed open access journal, Partnership: Canadian Journal of Library and Information Practice and Research. She holds an MLIS and an MA in German Literature.

Sandra Hodgson, BA, MLIS is Executive Secretary for LWB. She joined the organization in May 2005 and served as Partnership Lead and as a member of the Launch Party Committee. She participated in the formation of executive and standing committees, introduced LWB to corporate sponsors, solicited donations and produced communications materials. As a part-time Business Reference Librarian and Adult

Session Four “Librarian-Faculty Relations – Gaps and Bridges: Connecting Within Our Communities” Melanie Boyd, Liaison Librarian, University of Guelph

In their look at the relationship between librarians and faculty from a sociological perspective, Christiansen, Stombler and Thaxton (2004) point out that although the two groups appear to be “tightly coupled,” they aren’t. “This is surprising,” say the authors, “considering their potential for interaction, collaboration and shared interests in quality teaching and research” (117). To a university librarian whose title recently became “Liaison Librarian for Collaborations in Teaching and Research”, this was a perplexing and challenging perspective from which to begin my work.

In October 2006, the University of Guelph Library asked me to explore ways in which the library could better support teaching and research across disciplines, and to enhance collaborations with other campus individuals and groups that share this goal in some way. I began with one assumption (I know nothing) and one item on my agenda (Explore with an open mind). Three months into my exploration, it appears that Christiansen, Stombler and Thaxton are on to something. To varying degrees, there appears to be a disconnection between librarians and faculty – a disconnection that may impede the library’s ability to support teaching and research.

This session will comprise a discussion of literature salient to this disconnection in librarian-faculty relationships, some of the reasons for it, and ways to bridge the gap. It will also include a discussion of the process I’m undertaking at the University of Guelph to explore these relationships, as well as the results of my exploration through April 2007.

Before becoming a librarian, Melanie Boyd held various positions in the nonprofit sector in western Canada – including implementing intergenerational programs in long term care, overseeing tours and promoting cultural programs at the University of Saskatchewan, and working as Executive Director for the Saskatchewan 4-H Council. Melanie owned a consulting business for six years, during which time she published a book about her 100 year old grandmother. Melanie has been a Liaison Librarian at the University of Guelph since 2004.

Thank you for renewing your WNY/O ACRL membership for 2007/2008. We appreciate your support and attendance at our featured conferences. — David J. Bertuca, Membership Chair



Conference Site Directions

40 South Grove Street, East Aurora, NY 14052 http://www.roycroftinn.com/

From Buffalo / Toronto: Take Rte 190 South to the NYS Thruway (Rte 90) West. Take exit 54 to the Rte 400. Exit from Rte 400 at Rte 20A / East Aurora. Turn right off the exit onto Rte 20A, which becomes Main Street. Continue through the Village and turn left onto S. Grove St. The Inn is on the left at 40 S. Grove St.

From Rochester: Travel West on the NYS Thruway (Rte 90). Take exit 54 to Rte 400. Exit at Rte 20A / East Aurora. Turn right off the exit onto Rte 20A which becomes Main Street. Continue through the Village and turn left onto S. Grove St. The Inn is on the left at 40 S. Grove St.

Approximate Driving Time to The Roycroft Inn:

Buffalo, NY: 30 minutes

Toronto, ON: 2 hours

Rochester, NY: 1.5 hours

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$45 (US) ______ or $60 (CAN) _____ for attendees presenting a poster session Membership for ACRL Western New York Ontario is $15.00 per year (Canadian at par) and $10.00 for ACRL National members (Canadian at par). **If you are currently not a member, you may become one and take advantage of the member conference rates. Simply add membership dues to your registration check. All memberships expire as of August 31st each year. If you did not pay your membership for this year, please take the time to do so now. Check here_____ if you are paying membership dues now. $15.00 / $10.00 (please circle one)

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IMPORTANT NOTE: If your institution will be sending payment to WNY/O ACRL for your conference fee, please contact David Bertuca. Since institutional checks are often delayed, it is important to notify the treasurer that you wish to be registered. We will accept cancellations with refunds up until April 28, 2007. After April 28th, no refunds will be issued.


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CCAALLLL FFOORR PPOOSSTTEERR SSEESSSSIIOONNSS:: Do you have a research idea that you would like to share with colleagues?

You are invited to develop your idea into a poster session for the Western New York / Ontario Association of College and Research Libraries

Spring 2007 Conference, which will be held at the Roycroft Inn on Friday, May 4, 2007.

The spring conference theme is Blur and Blend: Connecting Our Communities. The Conference Planning Committee would like to have poster sessions related to the topic,

particularly in regards to library outreach, global perspectives, library services for international students, library as place, cultural perspectives, and the shifting nature of information.

Poster submissions are welcome from members, non-members, students and professionals

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To submit a proposal please complete the Poster Session Proposal form at:

http://www.niagara.edu/library/acrl/posterformspr07.doc

For more information on the upcoming conference, please visit our site:

http://www.niagara.edu/library/acrl/upconf.html

Please send application form to: Heather Glogowski ( [email protected] )

or Debby Emerson ( [email protected] ) by March 30th, 2007


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Position Term Length

Vice President/ President Elect 1 Year

Vice-Programs Chair 1 Year

Nominations Chair 1 Year

Councillor 1 1 Year

Councillor 2 1 Year

Duties and Responsibilities

See http://www.niagara.edu/library/acrl/bylaws.html

Representation

Members should be from the Western New York region or from the province of Ontario.

Nominations

To nominate yourself of a colleague, please send the title of the position, the name and e-mail address of the person you are nominating to:

K. Jane Burpee, Nominations Chair – [email protected]

Please label your subject line: WNY/O Board nomination

Nominees must be a member of the WNY/O ACRL before taking office. The positions for Vice President and President require individuals to also be members of National ACRL (and therefore, ALA).

Questions? Please Contact: K. Jane Burpee, Nominations Chair [email protected] (519) 824-4120 ext. 54255

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RDA Poster Session by Pat Longo, Brock University RDA (Resource Description and Access) is being developed to replace AACR by 2009. For more information about RDA go to: http://www.collectionscanada.ca/jsc/rda.html

“Collection Development in a Shifting Environment.”

Rand Bellavia, D’Youville College

Jennifer Graham, University at Buffalo & Amanda Etches-Johnson, McMaster University Web 2.0 & blogging panel discussion

Conference pictures © Jennifer E. Graham 2006, reprinted with permission.


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Chart your course to Baltimore!

Join your colleagues in Baltimore, March 29 – April 1, 2007 , and return to your campus with an enhanced sense of purpose! The ACRL 13th National Conference offers an exciting and energizing exchange of ideas on research, practices, and visions in the field of academic and research librarianship.

Explore the conference programs Keep pace with hot library issues such as advocacy, assessment, collections, digital initiatives, information literacy, and scholarly communication. Choose from more than 250 peer-reviewed programs focusing on issues to help you stay ahead in an ever-changing profession.

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