oct05a.indd N e w s f r o m t h e F i e l d Stephanie Orphan CQ Press offering replacements for books lost to Katrina CQ Press has announced an effort to help its customers restore their collections by re­ placing, where feasible, all CQ Press books and journals lost to Hurricane Katrina. For those who have lost records, CQ Press will help them to identify lost books and replace them with the same or similar books. When ready to replace their CQ Press books and journals, libraries should call the company’s customer service department at (800) 427­ 7737. Sloan Consortium offers free online courses to displaced students The Sloan Consortium, an international asso­ ciation of colleges and universities commit­ ted to quality online education, is offering students displaced by Hurricane Katrina an opportunity to continue their education at no cost. In collaboration with the Southern Regional Education Board and with fund­ ing from the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, an eight­week accelerated semester is being of­ fered to community college, university, and graduate­level students, regardless of aca­ demic discipline. Courses will be given by major universities and other Sloan Consor­ tium members. Information about the free courses is available at www.SloanSemester. org. Bowker partners with libraries on ISBN-13 standard Bowker, the official agency for administer­ ing the International Book Standard Num­ ber (ISBN) standard in the United States and Puerto Rico, has released a number of new resources to assist library professionals with the operational changes necessary to transi­ tion to the new global ISBN­13 standard. In order to accommodate the growing number of books being published each year, the In­ ternational ISBN Agency recently decided to convert from a 10­digit format to 13­digit ISBNs. Bowker has created a Web site (www. bowkersupport.com/isbn13/) that features a series of free resources and links to other useful sites related to the ISBN conversion. In addition, the company’s BooksInPrint. com and GlobalBooksInPrint.com now fully support ISBN­13 searching. WorldCat passes 1 billionth milestone OCLC, the world’s largest library coopera­ tive, reached a milestone in August when a cataloger at Worthington (Ohio) Libraries entered the book, The Monkees: The day­by­ day story of the ’60s TV pop sensation, into the WorldCat bibliographic database, mak­ ing it WorldCat’s 1 billionth holding. The da­ tabase that is now WorldCat was originally developed and put online in 1971 to pro­ vide a central electronic database for Ohio libraries. Today, WorldCat is a worldwide resource containing more than 61 million unique catalog records. NYPL Digital Gallery one of Time magazine’s 50 coolest Web sites Time magazine has named the New York Public Library’s (NYPL) Digital Gallery as one of the “50 Coolest Websites 2005,” prais­ ing the online collection for its free access and downloads, in addition to the site’s us­ ability. The NYPL Digital Gallery, launched in March of this year, includes more than 360,000 digital images of prints, illustrated manuscripts, photographs, maps, postcards, menus, posters, and other visual materials. Materials can be viewed in three different sizes and downloaded free of charge. The NYPL Digital Gallery can be accessed at digitalgallery.nypl.org. Wayne State library to become mirror site for Annenberg The Wayne State University Library System has signed an agreement to become a mir­ ror site for Annenberg/CPB, which uses media and telecommunications to advance teaching in American schools. As a mirror site, the library system will house the digital video/audio on a server on campus, provid­ ing it with access to more than 1,500 videos. The videos will be provided at no cost to other institutions throughout Michigan. In exchange for hosting services, Annenberg, which is part of the Annenberg Foundation, C&RL News October 2005 638 http:digitalgallery.nypl.org http:GlobalBooksInPrint.com www.SloanSemester Academic library information in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina ALA and ACRL have received information from a variety of sources regarding the status of libraries and institutions in the region af­ fected by Hurricane Katrina. A synopsis of what we’ve learned about academic libraries, current as we went to press, is given below. Thanks to American Libraries, ASERL Ex­ ecutive Director John Burger, and academic library directors for sharing their informa­ tion with us. Dillard University—The library at the Historically Black Colleges and Universities institution was reportedly underwater. Loyola University—Mary Lee Sweat, dean of libraries at Loyola University, re­ ported that there was minor damage to the Loyola campus and the Monroe Library ap­ peared to be in good shape. “We are very fortunate,” Sweat told C&RL News, “Our current challenge is to provide access to our online databases and to support students who are enrolled in online courses. We ap­ preciate all the expressions of concern and support for Loyola and New Orleans.” Tulane University—The university has closed down for the fall semester but plans to reopen in the spring. Government Documents experienced a 90 percent loss due to flooding in the lower level of the Howard­Tilton Memorial Library. It was still unknown how an off­site facility housing a half­million books had fared.The Vorhoff Library and Newcomb Archives at the Newcomb College Center for Research on Women experienced some fl ooding, but most of the collection was untouched.The will add a header indicating that the videos are “brought to you by the Wayne State Uni­ versity Library System.” The server that will host the site is expected to be operating in January 2006. New WilsonWeb service provides automatic bibliographic citation A new service of WilsonWeb databases, Wil­ sonWeb 2.5, allows users to automatically create bibliographies of cited articles using MLA and APA standards. To create a bibli­ ography, users may select articles from their Hogan Jazz Archive on campus was safe. University of New Orleans—No vis­ ible water or visible mold was found by the library director on a mid­September visit to the library.The collections are on the third fl oor and were not at risk from fl ooding. Notre Dame Seminary—The entire fi rst floor of the New Orleans seminary was flooded. It contained a signifi cant collection of theological journals and rare books. Nunez Community College (Chal­ mette, LA)—The campus was under several feet of water. Mississippi State University—The libraries were not affected by the storm. University of Mississippi—The librar­ ies suffered minor water damage. University of Southern Mississippi (USM)—Classes resumed on the Hatties­ burg campus on September 12. Collections in the Cook and McCain libraries sustained no significant damage. USM’s Gulf Coast Library in Long Beach and Gunter Library in Ocean Springs both took on fl oodwater, ruining portions of the collections. Other Mississippi Libraries—Ac­ cording to the Mississippi Institutions of Higher Learning, Pearl River Community College in Poplarville, the Hattiesburg and Gulfport campuses of William Carey Col­ lege, and the four campuses of Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College all suffered heavy damage A list of Web sites with current Katrina­ related information can be found on the following page. WilsonWeb search using checkboxes, then choose to save the page using a “brief cita­ tion” option. A style choice can be selected from a dropdown menu and the bibliogra­ phy created. WilsonWeb currently provides subscribers with more than 60 reference da­ tabases. Palmer School reports high job placement rate Results of a recent survey of 2004 graduates conducted by the Palmer School of Library Information Science at the C.W. Post Cam­ October 2005 639 C&RL News http:courses.We Web resources for up-to-date Hurricane Katrina information During this challenging time for those dealing with the devastating effects of Hur­ ricane Katrina, new information is coming to light on an ongoing basis.The sites listed here will keep you up­to­date on the status of academic and other institutions in the region, as well as provide information on the needs of affected groups and ways in which you can help. ALA’s Libraries and Hurricane Katrina www.ala.org/katrina News from American Libraries, the authori­ tative source for current information on the impact of Hurricane Katrina on libraries, can be found here, as well as information on ALA’s response initiatives. CampusRelief.org www.campusrelief.org/ The American Council on Education and the National Association of College and University Business Officers have created this information clearinghouse for institu­ tions and students as recovery from Katrina continues.The site includes a list of affected campuses as well as resources for students, faculty, and campuses. pus of Long Island University indicate that graduates of the school are typically employed within 60 days of graduation. Nearly all gradu­ ates indicated that they had found employ­ ment with a mean entry level salary of $46,491, a 4.25 percent increase over the previous year. Jobs in academia accounted for 19 percent of these positions. Those surveyed most frequent­ ly credited fieldwork or internships as being important to obtaining their fi rst professional positions, followed by networking with pro­ fessionals in the field, technological skills, and specialization in a particular area. ASERL, TRLN, and Florida libraries form collection analysis partnership The Association of Southeastern Research Libraries (ASERL), Triangle Research Librar­ ies Network (TRLN), and Florida Council of State University Libraries (CSUL) have part­ nered to create the largest WorldCat collec­ Louisiana State Librar y Hurricane Assistance links www.state.lib.la.us/links/ This comprehensive page includes links to li­ brary and museum information, local informa­ tion, relief organizations, and special needs. SSA Cares www.ssacares.org/ The Society of American Archivists has established a Weblog to share information about colleagues in Louisiana and Missis­ sippi who have been affected by Hurricane Katrina. The site includes a colleague check­in area, a forum for sharing informa­ tion, and a place for affected repositories to post their needs. SOLINET Katrina Response Web site www.solinet.net/Disaster_templ.cfm?doc _id=3761 This Web site serves as a clearinghouse of information for those who need assistance and those offering assistance in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. The site provides resources on preservation and disaster services, library products and services, and grant information. tion analysis group in existence. Sixty aca­ demic libraries are participating, allowing members to compare their library’s collec­ tion data against more than 38 million vol­ umes held in the group. Information about the capabilities of OCLC’s collection analy­ sis service can be found at www.oclc.org /collectionanalysis/default.htm. ACRL publishes textbook and curriculum directory Directory of Historical Textbook and Cur­ riculum Collections is now available from ACRL. The directory encompasses historical collections of school­book and curriculum materials in the United States and Canada. Entries include contact information, Web addresses, and brief narrative information. The cost is $39 (ACRL members receive a 10 percent discount). To order, visit www. acrl.org/publications. C&RL News October 2005 640 http:www.oclc.org www.solinet.net/Disaster_templ.cfm?doc http:www.ssacares.org www.state.lib.la.us/links http:www.campusrelief.org http:CampusRelief.org www.ala.org/katrina ALA responds to Hurricane Katrina In the weeks since Hurricane Katrina struck the Gulf Coast, ALA’s efforts have been focused on working with its Louisiana, Mis­ sissippi,Alabama, Florida, and Texas Chapters and with members throughout the country on a variety of relief efforts. ACRL has also been in contact with its chapters in the af­ fected region and has been sharing its infor­ mation with ALA. ALA is deeply concerned about the welfare of the affected people and communities along the Gulf Coast and has taken numerous steps to provide informa­ tion and support relief efforts for libraries in the region. The ALA “Libraries and Hurricane Katrina” Web site (www.ala.org/katrina) has become an important source of information for those seeking to participate in the many assistance efforts being organized by ALA members and libraries around the country. Details on some ALA­specific initiatives is given below. ALA Hurricane Katrina Library Relief Fund ALA has created and is accepting donations to the Hurricane Katrina Library Relief Fund to help rebuild libraries in the affected re­ gion. Donations, which will be distributed on the behalf of the ALA Chapters in Alabama, Louisiana, and Mississippi, can be made on­ line at https://secure.ga3.org/03/alakatrina using Visa or MasterCard credit cards. CSA Bowker and Proquest have donated $10,000 and $5,000, respectively, to start the fund. A L A e s t a b l i s h e s a d o p t - a - l i b r a r y program To help the libraries in the Gulf Coast region that were damaged or destroyed by Hurricane Katrina, ALA has set up an “Adopt a Library Program.” Libraries interested in adopting a library may visit ALA’s Chapter Relations Office Web site at ala.org/katrina/adopt to complete a participation form. Contributing libraries are asked to lend support in the way of books, computers, fundraising, and volunteers. Inquiries should be directed to Michael Dowling, director of ALA Chapter Relations Office at (800) 545­2433, ext. 3200, or mdowling@ala.org. Dues relief for aff ected members More than 850 current personal, organiza­ tional, and corporate members in areas of Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama affected by Hurricane Katrina will receive an auto­ matic, complimentary six­month extension to their membership. Members do not need to take action for the extension to go into effect.After six months,ALA will review the situation to determine if there is a need for an additional extension. A list of zip codes for eligible members is available on ALA’s Hurricane Katrina Web site at www.ala. org/katrina. Inquiries should be directed to John Chrastka, manager for Membership Development, at (800) 545­2433 ext 2159, or jchrastka@ala.org. ACRL periodical mailings ACRL and Choice will be holding back the mailing of their periodicals (C&RL News, C&RL, and Choice) to zip codes in Katrina­affected areas. Issues for members and subscribers with mailing addresses in zip codes that have been suspended by the United States Postal Service will not be mailed out at this time. Back issues will be sent to these individuals and institutions when it becomes possible for them to receive mail. ACRL will attempt to reach any affected member or subscriber by phone prior to mailing out these issue. ALA Annual Conference update In the wake of Hurricane Katrina, ALA has received numerous inquiries regarding the status of its 2006 Annual Conference, which is scheduled to be held in New Orleans. Many members have expressed that they think ALA should keep the conference in New Orleans, if at all possible, because this would help the people and the economy to recover from this sad situation. However, as of mid­September, it was not known whether holding the conference in New Orleans re­ mains a possibility. Regardless of the location, there will be an ALA 2006 Annual Confer­ ence. ALA will advise attendees of the exact location before early bird registration opens December 1, 2005. October 2005 641 C&RL News mailto:jchrastka@ala.org mailto:mdowling@ala.org https://secure.ga3.org/03/alakatrina www.ala.org/katrina