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CAL Readers’ Advisory Interest Group Red Hot Reads by Tara Bannon, Chair •Girl with the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larson and Reg Keeland (2008) An instant bestseller in Europe, this thrilling novel is the first in a trilogy all to be published posthumously. Translated from the original Swedish, the novel takes the reader on an intriguing international trip in search of the truth behind a mysterious disappearance, which turns out to be the mere tip of the iceberg as far as family scandals go. •How to Talk about Books You Haven’t Read by Pierre Bayard (2007) The terms "read" and "unread" are meaningless; one should speak of books in terms of Heard of, Skimmed, Forgotten, or Unknown. Much as a mathematician, without having seen the splash occur, can determine the size, weight and trajectory of the object that created it; one can know a book without reading it by observing the affect it has on society, incorporating trusted opinions and probing its connection to other works you are familiar with. What matters, then, about reading, is the book's effect on you, and it's impact on your internal library, those books that you carry with you in your heart and mind, either because you believe their importance in the cultural collective library or due to your personal connection with them. •Research Based Reader's Advisory by Jessica Moyer (2007) Moyer intertwines theory and practice in the excellent book on readers’ advisory. The history and context for readers advisory are explored in essays written by some of the big names in readers' advisory - Joyce Saricks, Barry Trott and David Wright to name a few. Chapters on non-fiction readers’ advisory, book groups, romance and genre readers, tools and more are all prefaced by a research review of the relevant literature in the field. •Hot Topic - “Locavore” With the popularity of such works as The Omnivore’s Dilemma by Michael Pollan, The End of Food by Paul C. Roberts and Animal, Vegetable, Miracle by Barbara Kingsolver, the term locavore has achieved cultural consciousness and was named the 2007 Oxford American Dictionary’s Word of the Year. For more titles and a brief history of the movement see the article “Close to Home: A Fresh Look at Local Eating” by Tara Bannon available on the NoveList Plus database. # Thanks to the Colorado Library Consortium board and staff for providing CAL’s with office space. Have a change of address? Let us know! Email: cal@cal-webs.org 2 Paralibrarian Division Update by Lynda Hoffmann, Paralibrarian Division Reporter Thank you to those of you who attended the Paralibrarian Business Meeting at the CAL conference. Our new officers are: •Chair: Stephanie Boaman (SBoaman@weld.lib.co.us) •Chair-elect: Jennifer Luper (jluper@rangeviewld.org) •Past Chair: Ruby Nugent (Ruby.Nugent@ucdenver.edu) •Secretary: Linda Vincent (lvincent@dclibraries.org) •Reporter: Lynda Hoffmann (lynda.hoffmann@colostate.edu) It’s not too early to start thinking about the Spring Workshop. It will be held at the Aurora Community College again this year, the date and theme to be announced soon. Don’t forget that the Paralibrarian Division awards two scholarships for members to attend! Please let us know if there is a topic you would like to see covered. Also, watch the CAL Web site for information to be posted soon on scholarships and submitting proposals for presentations. We are always looking for fresh ideas and new topics. http://cal-webs.org Congratulations to Eva Anderson, recipient of the Lucy Schweers Award! ALA Certification for Paralibrarians Begins in 2010 By Jenny Luper, Chair-Elect “I want recognition that my job is important, that my work is valued, that I am valued as a human being. This is more important than money. I want to be trusted that I will do what I’m paid for. I need pride in myself and my job.” – http://www.ala-apa.org/lsscp/ The concept of a national certification program for library support staff has shifted around, been discussed and debated for over 15 years. However, a new day has finally come; the Library Support Services Certification Program (LSSCP) begins January 1, 2010. The news of this tremendous undertaking and sooner-than-expected rollout came at the Colorado Association of Libraries Conference 2008 workshop hosted by Nancy Bolt of the American Library Association and Diana Reese of the Colorado State Library. During the session, they discussed the reasons why the ALA and the Western Council of State Libraries are partnering in this mission for voluntary national certification and the steps being taken to bring this venture to fruition. All the attendees, including Jim Rettig, ALA president, were surprised to hear that ALA would accept applications for the LSSCP as soon as January 1, 2010. According to the ALA site, the overall philosophy of the LSSCP project is that it is a “voluntary certification program for public and academic library support staff based on a set of competencies.” The program will be individually based and portable from state to state, but it does not guarantee a pay raise or promotion, the site is careful to mention. Cost of certification hasn’t been verified yet, though Nancy said they want the program to be affordable. (Continued on page 3)
ALA Para Certification Continued To be approved for certification, each individual’s competencies are assessed for their prior and new learning. Nancy said the “assessment method will include a combination of approved courses and portfolios… candidates will submit all materials through an electronic portfolio.” Additionally, the “program will assist candidates in finding new learning opportunities.” Nancy also mentioned that applicants will have four years to complete the program, though the program is not expected to take that long. There is a host of information on the ALA Web site: www.ala-apa.org/lsscp. CAL paraprofessionals are invited to join us at the CAL Paralibrarian Division Spring 2009 Workshop. The exact dates and workshops are forthcoming. If you would like to join the CAL Paralibrarian Division to keep abreast of new information, please go to www.cal-webs.org/documents/Paraflyer.pdf # CoASL Update by Stephen Sweeney, Chair Reflecting on Thanksgiving, I’m realizing that there is a lot to be thankful for this year. CoASL had a terrific first year, for a lot of reasons. The asociation has grown in our first year thanks in part to the Spring Workshop and the hard work and dedication of many people. At CAL this year, 14 people turned out for our asociation meeting on Saturday. We were able to develop some great ideas as we’re looking to the future. Thanks go to CAL for being so welcoming of the newest association in its ranks, the Colorado Association of Special Libraries. Thanks to CoASL’s first president, Lizabeth Foster. As the association grew out of the special library interest group and out of the imagination of many people, Liz stepped to the helm for a very important first year. I’m excited to follow in her footsteps. Many, many thanks are due Jean Heilig and Linda Van Wert, the co-chairs of our very successful Spring Workshop, held at the Cardinal Stafford Library in June. Everyone came together to create a dynamic that couldn’t be beat this year! CAL was a success by all measures. Networking opportunities galore, program opportunities abounded for special librarians, and the association meeting was a terrific place to see the diversity of libraries served by the members of CoASL. As we eagerly anticipate what 2009 will bring, Victoria West-Pawl from CSU-Global has agreed to chair the Spring Workshop. At this time, however, we are looking for a co-chair. If you are interested, or know someone who is, please let me know! This is a rewarding position, and is a lot of fun too. Here’s looking to a great New Year! # 3 CASL Update by Susan Gilbert, President Happy 2009! The CASL Board wishes you a very happy and healthy new year. 2009 promises to be a very exciting year for everyone. We have been busy planning some meetand-greets around the state, so please watch the CASL Blog as the details will soon roll out. If you haven’t had a chance to visit the Blog lately, please take a few minutes to take a glimpse. Better yet, post an idea or comment! There are some great discussions going on, so this is your opportunity to network from the comfort of your own home or even from school. http://casl.wordpress.com/ Did you catch the live blogging going on during the CAL Conference? If not, check out the CASL Blog to see what you might have missed. Or, if you prefer face-to-face networking, then I encourage you to join a CAL committee so you don’t miss out. Where can you investigate those committees? You are correct, on the blog! Even though it is only January, the TIE conference is only a few months away. If you liked our first Kickoff to TIE, the second one will be here before you know it. I hope to see many of you in June up at Copper Mountain. More specifics will be coming soon. Gee, where can you learn more? Where can you tell us what you would like to see and experience? Yes, on the CASL Blog. http://casl.wordpress.com/ Do you make new year’s resolutions? I rarely do, but this year I have one and that is to keep in contact with as many CASL members as possible. But, in order to effectively make that happen I will need to hear from you. What do you need from me and/or your board? What do you need from each other? For all of the names and contact information for your CASL Board; yes you got it, go to the Blog. http://casl.wordpress.com/ Networking is the way we grow and learn. I hope to virtually see all of you very soon. CASL = Connecting Advocating Supporting Leading # Want to see CAL Conference and Awards photos? Pictured left to right •Martin Garnar, Past- President •Jody Howard, Current President •Rochelle Logan, President-Elect http://cal-webs.org/conference2008.html
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