Forwarded by request. Laurie
_____ From: Nann Blaine Hilyard [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, April 30, 2008 10:26 AM To: '[EMAIL PROTECTED]' Subject: Perspectives for Public Libraries Laurie, Could you forward this to CTLS librarians - and could you also forward it to all the Texas library systems? Thanks so much! Nann Blaine Hilyard, director Zion-Benton Public Library 2400 Gabriel Ave. Zion, IL 60099 847-872-4680 x 110 847-872-4942 fax www.zblibrary.org <http://www.zblibrary.org/> *********************************************************************** "Perspectives" is a regular feature in Public Libraries, the journal of the Public Library Association. The column is made up of four to six essays on a particular issue or topic of interest to people who work in and with public libraries. Nanci Milone-Hill (bookwoman [EMAIL PROTECTED]) and Nann Blaine Hilyard ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) co-edit "Perspectives." In response to several requests, we've determined the topics for the next year. Essays can be 900-1200 words. Depending on the topic, photos may be submitted. If you're interested in submitting an essay, e-mail the appropriate editor. Copy is due 2-1/2 months prior to the cover date. (For example: October 15 for the January/February issue.) Sept/Oct 08: Branch Libraries - send questions and essays to Nann Whether you're in charge of all the branches, or work in just one: what's going on? How do you coordinate your branch's operation with the larger system? Do you have separate Friends or Foundations? Do staff rotate among branches? We're seeking essays from urban, suburban, and rural multi-site public libraries. Nov/Dec 08: Meeting Rooms - send questions and essays to Nanci What issues have you faced with your meeting room? Have you changed your policy as a result? Examples could be use by religious groups seeking a place for regular meetings; or hate groups that want to hold a public meeting. Jan/Feb 09: Outreach - send questions and essays to Nann Library outreach can entail long-term, citywide programs. It can also mean a single program or series of programs on a much smaller scale. What is your library doing to extend services beyond the walls of the library building? Have you tried electronic outreach? Mar/Apr 09: ALA's Spectrum Scholars - send questions and copy to Nanci ALA's Spectrum program was established in 1997 to recruit librarians from diverse ethnic backgrounds. Are you a Spectrum scholar? Have you hired a Spectrum scholar? We'd like to know your story! May/June 09: The Big Read - send questions and copy to Nann The National Endowment for the Arts established The Big Read grant program to take community book discussions nationwide. If your library has been a Big Read recipient, tell us about your experience. What programs did you plan? What was the response? How did the Big Read differ from previous book discussions? Thank you for your interest in contributing to PERSPECTIVES! Nanci and Nann
