sept12_b.indd September 2012 485 C&RL News ALA’s 131st Annual Conference was held June 21–26, 2012, in Anneheim. Approximately 20,000 librarians, library support staff, exhibitors, writers, educators, publishers, and special guests attended the conference. Ed. note: Thanks to the ACRL members who summarized programs to make this report possible. The future of the book The ACRL/Association for Library Collec- tions and Tech- nical Services (ALCTS) joint Presidents’ Pro- gram featured Duane Bray, a partner at IDEO who directs the fir m’s digital business and leads its global talent strategy. H o s t e d b y ACRL President Joyce Ogburn a n d A L C T S President Bet- sy Simpson, a near capacity crowd enthusiastically received Bray’s talk on the future of the book. Bray first discussed his recent design exploration of digital reading, seeking to identify new opportunities for readers, pub- lishers, and authors to discover, consume, and connect in different formats. This has focused on how digital and analog books currently are being read, shared, and collected, as well as future trends, business models, and consumer behavior within related fields. He noted that as more people consume pages in pixels, we can’t help but wonder why we continue to discover and consume the written word through the old analog, page-turning model. He posed the question: What happens when the reading experience catches up with new technologies? Bray used the concept of narrative as the major thread of his presentation. He first began with location-based narrative, il- lustrated with g e o - l o c a t i o n tools, and sug- gested the use o f l o c a t i o n - based filters to enhance read- ing. He then moved to social narrative and suggested that mediated in- teraction could lead to a kind of collective in- telligence. He noted that librarians can play significant roles in creating this collective intelligence through discovery and curation of new content. Bray moved on to personal narrative and coauthored narrative that can move author- ship into a new shared mode that has the po- tential to evolve in interesting ways enabled by technology. He concluded by discussing ACRL in Anaheim ACRL programs at the ALA Annual Conference conference circuit 2011–12 ACRL President Joyce L. Ogburn at the ACRL/ALCTS Presidents’ Program. C&RL News September 2012 486 human-centered forecasting by focusing on new kinds of behavior, empathetic contextual immersion, finding inspiration from other fields, building narratives around new ideas, and protoyping or making ideas tangible. Bray’s provocative and intense presenta- tion elicited numerous questions and many listeners left energized.—Richard W. Clem- ent, Utah State University, richard.clement@ usu.edu Preparing college-ready 21st century citizens with integrated information/ media literacy programs in education Conditions for successful articulation of in- formation literacy programs were discussed at this ACRL/ American As- sociation of School Librar- ians (AASL)- cosponsored session pre- sented to an overflowing audience. Lynn Lam- p e r t ( C a l i - fornia State U n i v e r s i t y - Northridge) spoke about collaboration efforts across the university and in conjunction with the university’s feeder high school. John Mc- Ginnis (Long Beach Unified School District Board member) presented the administrative side of information literacy. Lydia Davis- Smith offered two angles: as a site-based teacher librarian at Lutheran School in Or- ange, California, and as a member of Life- long Information Literacy (LILi), which is a Southern California consortium of multitype librarians. The panelists spoke about several issues related to information literacy and its articulation throughout education. Incorporating information literacy into education requires librarians to initiate and implement curriculum development, instructional design, collaboration, and policies. Information literacy is sometimes considered a general education or gradua- tion requirement, and in other cases it may be an elective option or capstone. Likewise, instruction varies from one-shot orientation or subject-specific explanation of a library tool (such as database aggregators) to stand- alone courses or embedded units. Instruction varies from face-to-face sessions in a course to reference desk assistance, from online just-in-time help to Web tutorials. In terms of articulation between K–12 and higher education, librarians tend to work on a one-to-one basis with their counterparts. S o m e s u c - cessful initia- tives includ- ed summer workshops, o r i e n t a t i o n programs for high school students, in- services for high school p r i n c i p a l s , and library m a r k e t i n g s e s s i o n s . A C R L a n d AASL are col- laborating to provide professional development and an online toolkit of resources. The panelists agreed that information lit- eracy instruction requires that librarians know subject curriculum, know how to design and deliver instruction, and how to collaborate with peers and teaching faculty. Administra- tive support and leadership is also needed for systematic information literacy incorporation. As librarians consider information literacy efforts, they should make sure that those efforts are sustainable through adequate resources, time, and staff.—Lesley Farmer, California State University-Long Beach, les- ley.farmer@csulb.edu ACRL/AASL information literacy session participants (l to r): Lydia Elizabeth Smith-Davis, Lynn Lampert, Lesley Farmer (moderator), and John McGinnis. September 2012 487 C&RL News Reference resurrected: Models for the 21st-century college library Barbara Whitney Petruzzelli moderated the ACRL/College Libraries Section (CLS)- sponsored panel comprised of Hu Wom- ack, David Consiglio, and Scott Vine in a discussion about “Reference Resurrected: Models for the 21st-Century College Library.” Panelists presented ongoing efforts to meet the reference needs required by current academic library users. Womack enthusiastically discussed models of embedded librarianship and provided examples of how librarians were physically embedding at Wake Forest Uni- versity. Examples included: LENS (Learn, Experience, Navigate, and Solve), a summer outreach program for high school students; “Social Stratification in the Deep South,” a three-week sociology course that includes travel; in-class participation for on-campus seminars; and co-location for office hours in residence halls. Consiglio spoke about Bryn Mawr Col- lege’s merged information technology and library structure and its use of the MISO (Measuring Information Service Outcomes) Survey, a “Web-based quantitative survey designed to measure how faculty, students, and staff view library and computing services in higher education.” Results from the sur- vey prompted changes in who is delivering reference services. With holistic service as a goal, Consiglio suggested that an embed- ded librarian and an embedded instructional technologist reside in one person in order to meet students where they are. Vine (Franklin & Marshall College) ad- dressed the fact that while reference desks still exist, the number of transactions at that venue are declining. Increases in reference transactions are seen through services such as e-mail, chat, specific outreach efforts, and research appointments. Vine strongly emphasized the need for marketing services to students since everything else is marketed to students. Another idea includes making scheduled “house calls” in which two librar- ians leave the library and try to visit every building on campus. Although librarians were early on asked, “Who let you out of the library?” the service is now well received.— Kelly Brown, University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma, kbrown@usao.edu Campus copyright initiatives The ACRL Copyright Committee sponsored “Campus Copyright Initiatives: Roles and Opportunities for Libraries,” which was moderated by Tim Gritten (Indiana State Uni- versity). Chris LeBeau and Cindy Thompson presented the team approach used at the University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC) to handle the plethora of copyright issues faced by librarians and faculty alike. Copyright leadership is lacking on the UMKC campus, which must rely on an overly burdened university system legal office across the state. UMKC librarians assumed leadership in the void and encouraged li- brarians in similar situations to do the same. Members of the team include the director of public services, the head of music/media, the virtual librarian, the director of scholarly communications, the director of the UMKC Law Library, the coordinator of the virtual li- brary, and a staff librarian who teaches copy- right at the University of Missouri School of Information Science. While the team does not treat issues regarding faculty intellectual property, it positions itself to address the proper “use” of copyrighted materials in the educational setting. The team also described its structure of faculty advocates. Dwayne Buttler (University of Louis- ville) echoed the concerns that LeBeau and Thompson reported. He frequently sees a vacuum of copyright expertise on campuses. Consequently, librarians—even those who are not lawyers—have an opportunity to assert their leadership on the various com- ponents of copyright within an ambiguous environment. Faculty are increasingly look- ing to librarians for advice. Your local institu- tion will have unique limitations depending upon the beliefs and policies of library and campus administration, but you are still able to find a role within those confines. Create a C&RL News September 2012 488 policy that serves that the needs of scholarly communication in good faith, educate your campus about the policy, and reinforce the policy with your procedures.—Tim Gritten, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, gritten@ uwm.edu Embedded librarian best practices ACRL’s Distance Learning Section (DLS) panel of experts discussed different ways that embedded librarianship has evolved at their academic locations. Deborah Nolan (Towson University) moderated the panel and pro- vided historical context for trends in embed- ded librarianship. Kathleen Pickens-French and Krista McDonald (both of the Hamilton Campus at Miami University) presented their rule of threes concerning content, videos, in- formation-seeking behavior, and more. They encouraged the audience to be sustainable and scalable when it comes to library pages. Consistency across pages and “just because you can doesn’t mean you should (add the technology/idea)” were emphasized. Kathleen Anne Langan (Western Michigan University) gave a Prezi presentation on her pilot program that taught university instruc- tors how to use e-learning technology and in- formation literacy concepts. Langan enrolled professors in an online class using D2L to in- troduce them to best practices in information literacy, a literacy toolkit, pre- and post-tests, among other tricks. She argued, borrowing from the book Information Ecologies (1999), that librarians are the keystone species to the information cycle’s flow among students, faculty, and librarians. Paul Betty (Regis University) advocated librarians’ goals should include creating lifelong learners, not just assisting with the task at hand. He said this is possible when we collaborate in course development and redesign and make strong relationships with faculty members. Regis University has seen a 300 percent increase in library instruction over the past ten years because of their targeted approach to instruction. Using timesaving tips, appealing to different learning styles, and working as a member of a team, Betty argued that you, too, can become successfully and personally embedded. The committee also created a bibliogra- phy of embedded librarianship articles at http://mypage.iu.edu/~mcclell/DLSBib2012. doc.—Rachel E. Cannady, Mississippi State University, rcannady@library.msstate.edu Streaming video in academic libraries and higher education—An era of transformation The joint Education and Behavioral Sciences Section (EBSS)/ALA Video Round Table (VRT) program “Ubiquitous video: Can libraries offer it? (or can libraries adapt?)” featured a panel on the use of streaming video in higher education, which included a faculty member, a media librarian, and a content developer. Cyndy Scheibe (Ithaca College) spoke to the pedagogical need for video and why the mode of access is so critical. Scheibe remarked on the recent research in brain science showing the importance in varying modes of learning, including video. Video can also be very empowering for students with disabilities who have difficulty interpret- ing text, but who can interpret film. Scheibe explained her use of video in her classroom— students don’t “just kick back and watch a movie,” but the are engaged in her use of short clips, sometimes shown repeatedly, to answer questions and have a conversation about what they are watching. Claire Stewart (Northwestern University Library) provided some practical tips for li- brarians to consider when acquiring licensed digital media. For example, an outright pur- chase or perpetual license is preferred over a lease-style arrangement. It is also important to note that sometimes an aggregator just cannot secure the rights for a video. Some additional value-added features to look for include the ability to view transcripts, make and save clips, and embed in course manage- ment systems. Stephen Rhind-Tutt (Alexander Street Press) gave a glimpse of the changing con- sumer market—high-definition, high-quality educational streaming video is on the way, September 2012 489 C&RL News and the case can no longer be made that video is simply for entertainment. EBSS and VRT thank Alexander Street Press for their generosity and participating in this program.—Debbie Feisst, University of Alberta, debbie.feisst@ualberta.ca NIH public access policy and the library Sponsored by the Science and Technology Section (STS) and cosponsored by the Health Science Interest Group (HSIG), this program was moderated by Shannon Johnson (Indiana University-Purdue University-Fort Wayne). The session addressed the history of the policy and the variety of roles librarians can take to support the NIH Public Access Policy at their own institutions. The panel of speak- ers took questions from an audience of about 100 attendees. Neil Thakur (National Institutes of Health) gave his presentation virtually. He provided an overview of the policy and its relationship to the law PL111-8 (Omnibus Appropriations Act, 2009), spelled out the components of MyNCBI, MyBibliograpy, the PubMed Central submission methods, copyright, and citing with PMCID numbers, as well as offered suggestions on the ways institutions can ensure compliance. Scott Lapinsky (Countway Library, Harvard University Medical School) gave an overview of the guidance Countway Library offers its scholars. He outlined the objectives, chal- lenges, allies and partners, tools developed to facilitate deposit and support researchers, and statistics, which show more than 11,000 Harvard faculty are publishing about 100 NIH-funded research articles per week. Pre- liminary observations indicate that properly submitted manuscripts to PubMed Central can improve an H factor. He encouraged more and continued outreach to ensure authors understand copyright management, manu- script submission, and obtaining the PMCID. Heather Joseph (Scholarly Publishing and Academic Resources Coalition [SPARC]) spoke on the last four years of NIH Public Access, addressing the four strategies (open access journals, open access repositories, author rights/open license education, and open ac- cess policies). She referred to the current factsheet (http://publicaccess.nih.gov/public_access _policy_implications_2012.pdf), as well as results from the PEER (Publishing and the Ecology of European Research) project. PEER looks at the impact that systematic archiving of research in open access repositories might have on the publishing industry. SPARC is surveying other agencies interest in moving to open access and data sharing. Joseph did point out that Congress has a current bill H.R. 3699, which proposes to overturn the NIH Public Access Policy, nevertheless, in spite of anti-open access legislation, this has been a banner year for open access support.—Marcia Henry, Cali- fornia State University-Northridge, mhenry@ csun.edu Grown ups just want to have fun! Tangrams and wizard duels provided just some of the excitement at “Grown Ups Just Want to Have Fun! Library Play Program- ming for College Students of All Ages.” Scott Nicholson (Syracuse University School of Information Studies) kicked off the program with an overview of gaming, including a breakdown of formats and archetypes, and its value in making interdisciplinary connec- tions on campus. Noting that a game is “not just a box on a table,” he emphasized that it is fundamen- tally about creating a world that facilitates memorable experiences. Other practical tips and recommendations offered included es- tablishing goals and then selecting the play activities that support them, incorporating debriefings, and considering gaming models used at nonlibrary organizations to discover other innovative ways of engaging with users. Fantasia Thorne (Syracuse University) next detailed her work organizing team-based library competitions for college and local area students. Combining activities such as scavenger hunts and challenges inspired by NBC’s Minute to Win It, these events have taught students fun facts about their library, C&RL News September 2012 490 while building sustained partnerships with groups throughout campus. Collaboration was also a theme in Mary Broussard’s (Lycoming College) discussion on Lycoming’s Harry Potter Nights. She pro- vided creative ideas about hosting themed events on a limited budget, from showcas- ing the artistic and culinary talents of library staff to recruiting in-costume professors as volunteers. Pauline Shostack (Onondaga Community College) then described History Mystery, a multimedia trivia game celebrat- ing her institution’s 50th anniversary. In addition to increasing awareness of the col- lege’s history and key library resources, it was also inventively designed so that online students and alumni could participate. Throughout the program, the audience was continually engaged through open idea exchanges and, to much enthusiasm, amusing demonstrations of the presenters’ examples. Detailed slides and handouts are available at http://ala12.scheduler.ala.org /node/160.—Tarida Anantachai, Syracuse University, tanantac@syr.edu Diving in and learning to swim as new distance education librarian Four librarians who all fell into positions serving distance learners presented the panel “Diving In and Learning to Swim as a New Distance Education Librarian.” The panel- ists, representing a variety of institutions and roles, began by each describing the climate of online/distance education at their institution and their place in supporting it. This introduction clearly demonstrated the wide scope of scenarios currently present in higher education. The panel gave essential information for those new to or interested in serving dis- tance populations. Each panelist presented three tips in a total of four categories. Ra- chel Cannady (Mississippi State University) opened by describing how she created a relay team at her institution through building relationships, listening, and advocating for distance populations. Britt Fagerheim (Utah State University) followed with encourage- ment to be brave and dive in by taking risks, improvising, and collaborating. Heidi Steiner (Norwich University) emphasized the importance of plunging into the deep to ensure distance populations are part of overall library goals and plans through planning, marketing, and collecting. Beth Filar-Williams (University of North Carolina- Greensboro) closed out the panel with tips on how to swim with the current by using technology for instruction, outreach, and keeping up; dropping myriad technologies, tactics, and names along the way. During transitions, the audience was queried about its key takeaways using Poll Everywhere. Audience members revealed they are challenged by advocating, full of ideas for being brave, and most apt to market existing services. They also took away key points such as “raise consciousness.” The Q&A included discussions of embedded librarian scalability, first steps in starting a new position, and how to support distance populations with a small staff. Panel slides and supplementary informa- tion are available at http://guides.library.ms- state.edu/divingin.—Heidi Steiner, Norwich University, hsteiner@norwich.edu Learning styles: Fiction, nonfiction, or mystery? Moderator Anne-Marie Deitering (Oregon State University Libraries) opened the In- struction Section’s (IS) program by asking attendees, “How many use learning styles in your teaching?” A majority raised their hands. The panelists then investigated learn- ing styles, its critiques, and its relevance to information literacy instruction. In her overview of learning styles, Char Booth (Claremont Colleges Library) used an onion analogy to describe the different layers of the instructional approach.1 She remarked that, like an onion, some who “cut in” to learning styles “cry,” some are “stoked,” and others “reduce or caramelize” it to fit their teaching practice. Peppering her overview with critiques, Booth persevered through tears while dicing learning styles— September 2012 491 C&RL News and perhaps extracted some tasty ingredients to caramelize her future teaching practice. Lori Mestre (Undergraduate Library, Uni- versity of Illinois Urbana-Champaign) offered further critiques, examining the reliability/ validity of learning styles measurements and whether students truly learn better in their preferred learning styles. However, Mestre seemed fairly “stoked” about learning styles theory—mentioning that she incorporates it into her teaching practice based on evidence supporting its utility.2 Jean Runyon (Anne Arundel Community College) was similarly stoked about the applicability of learning styles to online instruction, calling Mestre’s research “amazing”—or, as the Brits would say, she thought Mestre really “knew her onions” regarding learning styles. After further discussion in response to questions from moderator Deitering and attendees, the ultimate consensus was this: Engaging students in active learning using multiple modalities, designing instruction guided by content-tailored outcomes, and continuously reflecting on our teaching is the best recipe for student learning—no matter how you slice it. Notes 1. Booth’s full presentation is available at www.slideshare.net/charbooth 2. Lori S. Mestre, “Matching Up Learning Styles with Learning Objects: What’s Effec- tive?” Journal of Library Administration 50 (2010): 808-29.—Amanda Swygart-Hobaugh, Georgia State University, aswygarthobaugh@ gsu.edu Fair use, intellectual property, and new media ACRL’s Literatures in English Section (LES), Arts Section (Arts), Scholarly Communica- tion Committee, and Copyright Committee sponsored a panel featuring Jack Lerner (University of Southern California), Kevin Smith (Duke University), and Dean Cheley (Donaldson & Callif). The panelists discussed the current legal cases affecting fair use rights in libraries, including Cambridge Univer- sity Press v. Becker (Georgia State University Case), Authors Guild v. Google (Google Book Search Case), Authors Guild v. Hathi Trust, and AIME v. UCLA. Lerner spoke about orphan works and the need to free them from their current legal limbo. Smith, discussing the Georgia State case, stated that it is only a district court case, which is not binding on all libraries, and is not a definitive resolution to the issue of fair use in libraries. Cheley, citing practices used in film making, gave some practical advice to librarians about making fair use decisions. He said librarians should ask themselves three questions: 1) Are you using material to illustrate a specific point? 2) Are you using only enough material to make that point? 3) Is it clear to the audience the point you are making? According to the panel, fair use is an im- portant tool for research and education in the digital age. Though there are still questions, there are also concrete steps librarians and others can take in asserting fair use rights. One resource that all the panelists cited as a helpful guide is the ARL Code of Best Practices in Fair Use for Academic and Research Librar- ies (www.arl.org/pp/ppcopyright/codefairuse /index.shtml).—Shawn Martin, University of Pennsylvania, shawnmar@pobox.upenn.edu Publishing without fear First, the bad news: Writing is hard. But wait. The good news is: We’re all in it together. An expert panel of authors and editors came together to equip aspiring and experienced writers to better tackle the challenges of au- thorship. “Riding the Publishing Rollercoaster: Practical Strategies from Research to Writing,” a program sponsored by ACRL’s Publications Coordinating Committee, overflowed with essential tips and insights for academic librar- ians. Kathryn Deiss (ACRL), Katherine O’Clair (California Polytechnic State University), Wendi Arant Kaspar (Texas A&M University), R. David Lankes (Syracuse University), and Char Booth (Claremont Colleges Library) reminisced, informed, and entertained a standing-room-only crowd. C&RL News September 2012 492 Due to the diversity of the panelists’ ex- periences, their presentations covered nota- bly different ground. Starting off the session, Deiss offered the book editor and publisher’s perspective, while O’Clair followed by dis- cussing her experiences editing a book. Kas- par, editor of two prestigious journals, talked articles, while Lankes described the range of publishing options available to authors. Booth, characterizing herself as “burned-out writer,” shared more than a dozen points of advice about good writing and maintaining a writing/life balance. Three messages, repeated by multiple panelists, surfaced as valuable take-aways for attendees: 1) when submitting work for publication, expect to get edits and be asked for revision. As Kaspar underlined, “edits equal love,” and mean that the editor sees promise in your writing; 2) editors are hu- man beings, and it’s important to maintain open communication throughout the publi- cation process, from initial proposal through final edits, to make sure you both get what you want and need; and 3) in choosing a topic to write about, it’s critical to choose something you care about that contributes to the field—and, above all, to write with creativity and passion.—Kim Leeder, College of Western Idaho, kimleeder@cwidaho.cc Data curation collaborations The Research Program Committee’s panel session “Data Curation as a Form of Col- laborative Research” cosponsored by the Science and Technology Section (STS), featured four panelists, three of whom were librarians, the fourth a sociologist. Each panelist reported on their institu- tion’s data curation projects, highlighting tools developed to support infrastructure, resources available to support data cura- tion projects, collaborations with faculty, challenges they are facing, and anticipated needs for the future. A common challenge with data curation is to get faculty on board. Sociologist Sophia Acord (University of Florida) stated that administration should provide incentives to faculty for their involvement with digital projects, particularly by recognizing this work as scholarship. Other panelists offered strategies for collaborating with faculty and gaining ad- ministrative support for their institutions. For example, D. Scott Brandt (Purdue University) described a Data Curation Profiles Toolkit created at Purdue to help librarians open conversations with faculty. The toolkit is available for use. For administrative buy-in, Harriett Green (University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign) mentioned the Digital Humanities Mani- festo 2.0 (http://hastac.org/node/2182) as an excellent source to share with campus administration. Finally, Patricia Hswe (Pennsylvania State University), suggested that libraries develop a service model that incorporates data curation with other areas, such as library instruction. The program drew a standing-room-only crowd of more than 160 attendees. Many of the participants mentioned that the speak- ers were “first-rate” and “great.” Copies of the speakers’ presentations are available at http://ala12.scheduler.ala.org/node/159.— Sheril Hook, University of Toronto, sheril. hook@utoronto.ca Winning on two fronts The Residency Interest Group (RIG) spon- sored this panel, which discussed residen- cies from the perspective of residents and administrators. Sara Arnold-Garza (Towson University) moderated. Hannah Lee (University of Delaware) described her residency experience as a way to get her foot in the door and create a portfolio of work, while providing the library with staffing flexibility and opportunities for collaboration. Mark A. Puente (Association of Research Libraries) reflected upon his experience as a resident, which followed a cohort model. This model built community and increased engagement among residents. He appreci- ated the early career exposure to a variety of library functions, which developed his September 2012 493 C&RL News organizational understanding of libraries and allowed him to identify his own strengths, as well as the opportunity for formal and informal mentoring. Gerald Holmes (University of North Carolina-Greensboro) illustrated residen- cies as a way to nourish diversity in aca- demic libraries. This nourishment creates a diversity-friendly environment not only for the resident, but also for current and prospective employees, increasing recruit- ment and retention of librarians from diverse backgrounds, according to Holmes. Deborah A. Nolan (Towson University) highlighted residencies as a way to create a new vision for libraries, positively effecting institutional climate, spotlighting commit- ment to diversity, and increasing library visibility on campus. A lively Q & A followed in which audi- ence members probed for additional infor- mation, such as how to establish a residency and how to navigate cultural concerns. Along with excitement at the prospect of such positions, there were also laments regarding the high-degree of competition involved. For more information on residen- cies, visit RIG at acrl.ala.org/residency/.— Amanda Youngbar, Towson University, ayoungbar@towson.edu Current status of academic librarians The Committee on the Status of Academic Librarians’ program featured four librarians who shared their perspectives on how librar- ians can remain relevant and adapt to change during transitional times. Ann Watson (Scarborough Library at Shepherd University) discussed her experi- ence restructuring library positions during her first year as dean. Using the method outlined in the book Reframing Organi- zations: Artistry, Choice, and Leadership, Watson discussed how she evaluated and redesigned position descriptions through the following four frames: structural, human resources, political, and symbolic. Using methods from her book, Productiv- ity for Librarians, Samantha Hines (College Library at University of Montana) shared time management tips that can be employed to increase efficiency and workload balance. In addition, she provided strategies for combat- ting workload creep by learning how to say “no” when approached by administration or colleagues to take on additional tasks. Robert Farrell (Lehman College-CUNY) drew on the “predator” model of entre- preneurship introduced in the book From Predators to Icons. Libraries can thrive during challenging economic times by adopting an entrepreneurial approach that seeks profit- able opportunities funded by parties other than the library. He advocated that librarians adopt a view of the entrepreneur as one who preys on unexploited, low-cost/high-profit opportunities to leverage “other people’s money” to build capital for later innovation. Suzy Szasz Palmer (Greenwood Library at Longwood University) wrapped up the pro- gram with a discussion on maintaining pro- fessional development opportunities during challenging economic times so that libraries continue to become “learning organizations.” Administrators can support their staff by pro- viding time and money towards professional development, bringing opportunities to the library and collaborating with neighboring institutions. The benefits of continued pro- fessional development include increased retention rates, improvements to customer service, and succession planning.— Connie Strittmatter, Montana State University, con- nie.strittmatter@montana.edu The librarian has left the building Faced with an imminent critical mass of librarians retiring, university libraries must identify and develop potential leaders from within the organization. To address how this can be accomplished, ACRL’s University Library Section (ULS) sponsored a panel discussion comprised of succession plan- ning experts, which was moderated by ULS Annual Program Committee Chair Yvonne Mery (University of Arizona). Kyomi Deards (University of Nebraska- Lincoln) began the program emphasizing C&RL News September 2012 494 that succession planning should be “broader- based” and also germane to the institution. In lieu of traditional mentoring, she recom- mended that veteran librarians sponsor their colleagues in pursuing leadership and scholar- ship opportunities. Christina Gomez (University of California- Davis) described the University of Notre Dame succession planning case study. The impending retirement of Theodore Hesburgh compelled the administrators to groom sev- eral candidates for the position resulting in the selection of one president and several vice-presidents. She concluded leadership’s commitment is integral to effective succes- sion planning. Joan Giesecke (University of Nebraska- Lincoln [UNL] Libraries) provided an account of succession planning at UNL in which candi- dates embark on a program of “organizational learning.” They are encouraged to serve on a variety of teams and participate in leadership workshops. This develops leaders internally while simultaneously contributing to “the national talent pool.” Katherine Simpson (American University) opined a talent management program could be a potential model for libraries. Talent management, encompassing the fulfillment of strategic goals and determining resource allocation, offers a more holistic approach incorporating many elements of succession planning. Jerome Offord Jr.’s (Lincoln University) ARL succession planning survey results of 49 respondents disclosed the lack of formal suc- cession planning. The barriers to succession planning include institutional politics, federal law and ethics, administration, and staff.—Ra- chel A. Erb, Colorado State University, rachel. erb@colostate.edu Documenting sexual dissidence and diversity in France, Italy, and Spain Documenting and preserving minority cul- tures is an ongoing challenge for libraries and archives, as most of this cultural production continues to exist beyond the mainstream. Such is the case for sexual minorities in pro- gressive societies including France, Italy, and Spain. The program sponsored by the Western European Studies Section (WESS) provided a learning opportunity not only to assess voids in our collections but also offer novel strate- gies for addressing such gaps. The first speaker, James Michael Fortney (University of Illinois-Chicago) talked about gay Italian prose fiction and cinema. Pier Paolo Pasolini is the first writer that will be mentioned when talking about Italian gay lit- erature. However, what is gay literature if not Pasolini? Fortney answered this question by giving an overview of gay Italian prose fiction. Gerard Koskovich (independent scholar and antiquarian book dealer) talked about LGBT movements in France. He pointed out that France has a long history of cultural pro- duction by and about what we call now the LGBT movement. But no one has yet devel- oped specialized research collections focus- ing on French LGBT studies. Koskovich gave samples of materials librarians might consider adding to their collections, an overview of ef- forts to create special collections, and pointed to some useful little-known online reference resources for French LGBT bibliography. The final speaker was Mili Hernandez (publisher and owner of Madrid’s LGBT book- store Berkana), who talked about her journey as LGBT publisher and book dealer. In 1995 she founded EGALES, the first publishing house in Spain and Latin America devoted solely to LGBT themes. Hernandez has been at the forefront of the LGBT movement in Spain for the past two decades and has been called the country’s “Harvey Milk” for her social activism. Web pages and more information about the program are available at http://wess- web.info/index.php/Documenting_Sexual _Dissidence_and_Diversity_in_France,_Italy _and_Spain.—Marcus Richter, Alma College, richtermj@alma.edu “Insert catchy label here” or the end of Gen Y, digital natives, and the millenial student myth The Women and Gender Studies Section September 2012 495 C&RL News (WGSS) panel explored the work of three individuals who dispel the myths between technology, opportunity, and social class. Moderated by Pamela Mann (St. Mary’s Col- lege of Maryland), the panelists included Yago S. Cura (Los Angeles Library Foun- dation), Roberto C. 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