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The 1996 TLA Annual Assembly will be held Sunday, July 28 - Tuesday, July 30, 1996, at the Hyatt Regency Town Lake in Austin and will feature a Media Training pre-conference on Saturday, July 27, in addition to over 100 unit meetings. The pre-conference will be conducted by Susan Silk of Media Strategies, Inc. of Chicago. During Annual Assembly, the officers of all TLA units assemble to discuss the business of the association, approve the Association's FY 1996/97 operating budget and the legislative agenda for the 75th Legislative Session, and plan the annual conference. All meetings are open, and TLA members and guests are encouraged to attend. As added presentations, the following special sessions will be offered:
Arnold Viramontes, the executive director of the Telecommunications Infrastructure Board has been invited to be the luncheon speaker on Monday, July 29. For registration materials and more information on actual meeting dates and times, please contact the TLA Office at 800/580-2852, or e-mail Kathy Pustejovsky at kpust@tenet.edu.
The 1996 TLA Conference, Libraries: Linking Technology and Tradition, was a wonderful success with record-breaking attendance of over 7,300, which included 5,686 conferees, speakers, exhibits only passes, special guests, volunteers, and approximately 1,620 exhibitors. The exhibit hall hosted a total of 690 booths, representing 447 companies - the largest number of booths in TLA history! The Welcome Party at the Houston Museum of Natural Science, and the President's Party at the Wortham Theatre Center also drew record crowds as attendees enjoyed a variety of entertainers and participated in the Silent Auction, which netted $5,940 for the TALL Texans Leadership Development Institute.
Thanks to everyone who participated in the Survey Advantage Touchscreen conference evaluation. Here are a few of the things attendees liked about the conference: ...Great programs, good hall, lots of vendors... ...Internet surfing... ...Variety and quality of the speakers... ...Good mix of technology and books... ...Excellent programming on technology... ...Wonderful professional development... ... and Places to sit and rest!
TLA conferees have provided the Automation and Technology Round Table with some valuable feedback on its first-ever Net Fair. The small topic discussion group proved to be a real success; in fact, so much of a success that there wasn't enough room for all attendees in several sessions! The Automation and Technology Round Table members are in the process of refining the concept for the 1997 Fort Worth conference and are planning a program where one speaker at a time can address a small group. Speakers and their presentation times and topics will be published in the pre-conference program which will allow conferees to select their choices prior to conference.
The Automation and Technology Round Table is requesting input on which topics attendees would like to see addressed. Topics for the Net Fair part deux, Making Sense Out of Electronic Non-Sense (program title borrowed from Mary Lynn Rice-Lively's 1996 presentation), will be selected after suggestions are received. To suggest a small group topic to be addressed, please contact Connie Moss or Kathy Edwards at the Carrollton Public Library, 214/466-3360, 2001 Jackson Rd., Carrollton, TX 75006.
Outstanding Services to Libraries Award - Mary McAfee, San Antonio;
Librarian of the Year Award - Julie Beth Todaro, Austin Community College;
Benefactor Award - Willa B. Patterson and Opal Walls, Abilene;
Benefactor Award - North East San Antonio Kiwanis Club, San Antonio;
Benefactor Award - Michael and Deborah Harbison, New Boston;
Benefactor Award - Leon Liddell, North Central Texas College Library;
Philanthropic Award - The Wilton and Effie Mae Hebert Foundation, Port Neches;
Philanthropic Award - The Tocker Foundation;
Project of the Year Award - Nottingham Country Elementary School; Katy Independent School District;
Distinguished Library Services Award for School Administrators - Carol Moffett, Woodville Independent School District;
Small Community Librarian of the Year Award - Doris Herrington, Teague Public Library
Texas/SIRS Intellectual Freedom Award - Eileen Dunne, Abilene Independent School District;
Siddie Jo Johnson Award - Kathy Toon, Dallas Public Library.
The TLA Council met twice during the 1996 Annual Conference. Actions taken by Council on April 26 include the following:
The TLA Executive Board also met twice during the 1996 Annual Conference. Executive Board actions are as follows:
Included in this issue of TLA-Cast is the audio cassette order form from The Sound of Knowledge, Inc. which lists the sessions that were recorded at the 1996 TLA Conference. This year, the Texas Library Association also enlisted the services of AVW, Inc. to videotape a few of the conference programs for sale. The programs that were videotaped are as follows:
The cost of each videotape is $25 plus $5 for shipping and handling. To order, please specify which session(s) and submit along with payment to the TLA Office. TLA accepts cash, checks, money orders, VISA, MasterCard, American Express, and Discover.
Texas Library Association
Director of Communications
Position Description
Position Responsibilities:
Position Qualifications:
Please send resume, letter of application, and three professional references to Texas Library Association, Attention: Patricia Smith, 3355 Bee Cave Road, Suite 401, Austin, TX 78746-6763.
If you became separated from any of the following items during the TLA Conference in Houston, please call the TLA Office at 800/580-2852 to identify and claim.
(Ballots are enclosed for those who were eligible to vote as of February 1, 1996).
University of North Texas: Ph.D., 1990. North Texas State University: Master of Library Science, 1968. North Texas State College: Bachelor of Art, 1958.
Project Manager, TLA TALL Texans Leadership Development Institute, 1993-present. Director, Library Media Programs, Texas Education Agency, 1989-93. Resource Librarian, Fort Worth ISD, 1973-84. Adjunct Faculty, Graduate School of Library & Information Science, University of Texas at Austin, 1991, 1992, 1995. Adjunct Faculty, School of Library and Information Sciences, University of North Texas, 1977-84.
Texas Library Association:
Scholarship & Research Committee, 1992-94, Chair, 1993. Legislative Committee, 1984-93. Awards Committee, 1990-91. Publications Committee, 1987-89, Chair, 1989. Chair, By-Laws & Resolutions Committee, 1985-87. Representative at Large, TLA Executive Board, 1979-82.
American Library Association:
American Association of School Librarians: Nominations Committee, 1995-96. Research Committee, 1993-95. Replication of Lance's Study Committee, 1993-95. Chair, Supervisors' Section, 1992-93. Association for Library Services to Children: Publications Committee, 1989-93.
Delta Kappa Gamma. Phi Delta Kappa. Texas Association of School Library Administrators. Texas State Reading Association. Library Systems Advisory Board, Texas State Library, 1988-93. Access Texas Steering Committee, Texas State Library, 1991-93. Texas Conference on Libraries and Information Services, Steering Committee, 1990-91.
"The Effect of School Libraries on Student Achievement," Texas Library Journal, Fall 1993. "Dated, Tattered and Ugly or Weeding the School Library Media Center Collection," Texas Library Journal, Fall 1989. "Today's School Library Media Specialist: Academic Preparation, Employer Expectations and Employee Observations," Journal of Library Administration, 1989 (with Elizabeth Polk). "Information Power: Guidelines for School Library Media Programs: A Commentary," Texas Library Journal, Summer 1988. "Library Media Skills and the Lesson Cycle," School Library Media Activities Monthly, May 1988. Numerous presentations at TLA Conferences, ALA/AASL Conferences, regional education service centers, colleges and universities, and school districts.
Resolution of Appreciation, Texas Association of School Librarians, 1994. Alpha State Achievement Award, Delta Kappa Gamma, 1985.
In the eyes of the public, the American Library Association is recognized as the organization that speaks for the librarians of our nation and, in such a visible position, ALA has a great responsibility to its members. Programming, publications, and legislative leadership are all part of the job of ALA, but serving as a voice of the membership is equally as important. It is through the actions of ALA Council that decisions ruling the professional, political and legislative policies are formed.
The next years will see tremendous changes in the structure of the American Library Association. Debate about these changes already rages. We must have input into the new directions that ALA will be initiating. The ALA Councilor will have the responsibility of voicing the concerns and advice of Texas librarians.
University of Texas at San Antonio: Certificate in Supervision, 1978. University of Texas at Austin: Master of Library Science, 1972. Texas A&I University: Bachelor of Science, 1970.
Coordinator of Library/Media Services, Goliad ISD, 1991-present. Learning Resources Specialist, Bloomington ISD, 1989-91. Learning Resources Specialist, Abilene ISD (Department Head/Cooper High School LRC), 1983- 89.
Texas Library Association:
Conference Program Committee, 1996-97. ad hoc Committee on Coordination of Resource Sharing, 1996- 97. Past President & Chair, Budget Committee, 1995-96. President, 1994-95. President-Elect, 1993-94. Treasurer, 1990-93. Executive Board, 1990-96. District 1 Councilor, 1984-88. Legislative Committee, 1984-89.
American Library Association:
Chapter Relations Committee Discussion Facilitator - President-Elect Orientation, 1994. Member, American
Association of School Librarians. Member, Fellowship of Christian Librarians and Information Specialists.
Texas Library Political Action Committee Board, 1990- present. Texas Association of School Library Administrators. Region III Education Service Center, Program and Planning Committee, Media Technology Services Subcommittee, 1992-94. American Association of University Women, Abilene, Texas Chapter, Secretary, 1983-85. Abilene Community Development Agency Advisory Board, 1988-89. Abilene Reporter--News Readers Advisory Council, 1985-89.
"Library Lines," monthly column, Goliad Texan Express, 1991-present. "Be on the Alert for ALERP," Media, (Spring 1987.)
As ALA's largest chapter, TLA must be poised to assume a major leadership role among chapters.
Because ALA is undergoing reorganization, we must assure that chapters continue a major role in any new structure.
Often communication has been limited between ALA and its chapters. ALA must consider the financial impact to chapters before negotiating financial arrangements with vendors and selecting conference sites. TLA should continue to work toward ALA's improved communications through a strong Chapter Relations Committee and Office.
TLA should be proactive in influencing federal legislation through a continued commitment to ALA Legislative Day and stronger involvement in formulating ALA's legislative positions.
Texas must have a strong voice in ALA council, and my pledge is that I will be that voice in ALA for all TLA members.
Louise Blank - Christina B. Woll Memorial Fund
Elizabeth Haynes - Christina B. Woll Memorial Fund
Mimi Kayden - Christina B. Woll Memorial Fund
Marsha Labodda - Christina B. Woll Memorial Fund
Anne Morrison - Christina B. Woll Memorial Fund
Welta Scruggs - Christina B. Woll Memorial Fund
Patricia Smith - Christina B. Woll Memorial Fund
Providence Associates - Christina B. Woll Memorial Fund
Mary Hood - Christina B. Woll Memorial Fund
Jane Vargas - Christina B. Woll Memorial Fund
Denise Fischer - Christina B. Woll Memorial Fund
Rachel Frazier - Christina B. Woll Memorial Fund
Jeanette Larson - Christina B. Woll Memorial Fund
Linda Rivera - Christina B. Woll Memorial Fund
John Sigwald - Christina B. Woll Memorial Fund
Nancy Jo Spaulding - Christina B. Woll Memorial Fund
The Texas Bluebonnet Award (TBA) readers added 1,024,615 books to the American Association of School Librarians program, Count on Reading. As Texas student voters totaled 204,923 and each reader enjoyed at least five books on the list, Texas reported the one million total toward the national goal of a billion books. In addition to the Texas Bluebonnet Award program, many Texas schools are registered with Count on Reading and are assisting to reach the billion books goal through campus reading incentives. If your campus would like to participate, or if you need further information, contact June Kahler Berry, State Coordinator, Count on Reading, 114 Jackrabbit Run, Round Rock, TX 78664-9789; 512/310-0834; or e-mail at jkahler@tenet.edu.
Lois Kroeker, who was injured in a bus accident during the TLA Conference, has been moved from Ben Taub Hospital in Houston to a rehabilitation hospital in Lubbock. Although she still faces several months of rehabilitation therapy, Lois is in good spirits, and is very grateful for all the support she has received from friends and colleagues. Lois can be contacted through St. Mary of the Plains Hospital, 4000 24th Street, Lubbock, TX 79410.
TLA members are invited to join a special weekend cruise on a major oceanliner to the Bahamas featuring continuing education credits, wonderful speakers, lovely sights, and great food. The cruise will be sponsored by the Continuing Education Committee and the Membership Committee on either July 11 or 18, 1997, for three nights and four days. Family members are welcome on the trip. Please indicate your interest by e- mailing Helen Riepma at Helen.Riepma@WTAMU.edu, or by calling Lynne Westerholm at 713/338-4866 (work); 713/338-4116 (fax). An approximate number is needed by the end of August to guarantee adequate space for the group on the ship. Please send your name, phone/fax number, number of people in your group, and preferred date of sailing.
ALA Councilor Gretchen Staas has announced that the Texas/ALA Caucus will meet on Monday, July 8, from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. (location to be announced). The caucus provides an opportunity for Texas librarians attending ALA in New York City to discuss issues coming before the ALA Council.
Fort Worth is a city linked to its past by a rich tradition, one which includes people coming together from all walks of life. Early settlers of this area shared a common goal, creating a better life for themselves and their families. In order to survive and thrive in this land, people had to put aside their differences and share their resources, knowledge, and talents, as well as their hopes and dreams.
The cattle drives of the late 1800's , with trails from every corner of Texas, stimulated Fort Worth's growth and continued the melting pot process. Today, Fort Worth is the fourth largest city in Texas. Like Fort Worth, the Texas Library Association has grown -- grown to be the largest state library association in the nation, with the third largest annual library conference attendance. This growth has occurred, in part, from the sharing of resources, talents, and vision of the TLA membership.
As we follow the trails to Fort Worth, TLA and Texas libraries will continue to grow. Each division of TLA will contribute to this growth by adding to the melting pot of ideas. Academic libraries, school libraries, special libraries, and public libraries have already taken steps in this direction in the forms of TexShare, Project Link, the Texas Library Connection, and Internet connectivity as well as sharing resources through traditional services.
You have a meaningful part to play in this effort. Your actions will help shape the development of a strong TLA, a strong statewide library system, and a reliable system for the interchange of ideas and expertise.
Join the trail drive to the 1997 Texas Library Association Conference in Fort Worth. Take this opportunity to see the rich traditions and growth of this city and to draw parallels to our Association's and our own personal growth.
Adrian Alexander assumed a new position at Swets & Zeitlinger as of March 8.
Joan and John Dobson have announced the opening of Dobson House in El Prado, NM. For information on accommodations, contact Joan at 505/776-5738.
D Erazo, of the New Mexico State Library, received the Donald Foos Librarian of the Year Award.
Patrick Heath was honored with the American Hometown Leadership Award sponsored by the National Association of Towns and Townships.
Billie Grace Herring has retired from the University of Texas at Austin Graduate School of Library and Information Science.
Ada Howard has left Texas to accept a position at the Fremont County Library in Lander, Wyoming.
George Huffman retired from single life and was married in late March. Congratulations, George!
Meller Langford is now special services consultant at the Houston Area Library System.
Jo Ann Oliphant is the new technical services manager of Waco/McLennan County Library.
Gilda Baeza Ortego was named as one of the Silver Award winners by the National Commission on Libraries and Information Science (NCLIS).
Linda Plevak is the new special services consultant for the Alamo Area Library System.
Will Stuivenga is now the library liaison officer - Internet trainer with AMIGOS Bibliographic Council.
Jim Thomas is leaving Texas Woman's University to move to Seattle.
Margaret Waring was named Woman of the Year by the Comanche Chamber of Commerce.
Dona Weisman resigned as NETLS special services librarian to pursue a career in consulting.
Pat Wilson was selected as the University of Houston- Clear Lake's 1996 nominee for the Minnie Piper Award for excellence in teaching, and also received the Enron Corporation's 1996 Distinguished Teaching Award.
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