Volume 26, Number 2 Winter 2007 ISSN 1523-8997

27th ANNUAL ASDAL CONFERENCE: DEVELOPING PEOPLE THROUGH LIBRARIES

By Sabrina Riley Plans are well underway for an exciting conference at Helderberg College, Somerset West, Republic of South Africa. The conference will begin with the School Libraries Section meeting on Sunday, June 17, 2007. Other activities are being arranged for early arriving attendees on Sabbath, Sunday, and Monday. The main conference kicks off with a keynote address by Professor Archie Dick of the University of Pretoria’s Department of Information Science, on Tuesday afternoon, June 19. We have a full program planned with papers presented by librarians from Kenya, South Africa, and the United States. Although the deadline for proposal submission has passed, there is still room and time to add poster presentations. If you are interested in doing so, please contact me right away. This year the Adventist Resources Section will not hold a separate day of meetings but will sponsor sessions in the regular program. The week will conclude with an exciting tour of the Cape Town area on Friday, June 22. ASDAL 2007 introduces a new component to our annual conferences with a volunteer project. The details of this proposed project are still being worked out and will be shared with you via the conference website and the SDA Librarians list as soon as they become available. For now I can tell you the project will involve assistance to small local libraries in the Cape Town area. Please watch our conference website for schedule and registration information. More details will be forthcoming shortly. The website already provides information about housing options.

A special group airfare rate is available for ASDAL members and their traveling companions through Via Van Bloom Travel Agency in Lincoln, Nebraska. Please contact Holly Kaiser at 1-800-651-2881 for more information and to book your flight. ASDAL 2007 Preliminary Schedule June 17 (Sunday) – School Librarians Section June 18 (Monday) – Local tour for those arriving early June 19 (Tuesday) – ASDAL meetings, ALICE board meeting (morning), evening concert June 20 (Wednesday) – ASDAL sessions with ARS incorporated. SDAPI meets in the evening. June 21 (Thursday) – ASDAL sessions with ARS incorporated. Evening banquet June 22 (Friday) – Local tour day June 23 (Sabbath) – Local tour in the afternoon June 24-July 1 – Lanz von Horsten tour of South Africa Sabrina Riley ASDAL President-elect (sariley@ucollege.edu)

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IN THIS ISSUE— 27th Annual ASDAL Conference.................1 Post Conference Information.......................2 Tour Itinerary ..............................................3 Resolutions, 2006 Conference.....................4 Hilts Scholarship .........................................5 Nominating Committee Report ...................5 Report on ALICE Presentation....................8 Oakwood and the HBCU Alliance ..............9 Faculty-Staff Collaboration .......................10 Book Review .............................................11 From a Distance.........................................12 BYTES AND BITS ...................................14 Librarian Position Posting .........................16 ANOTHER B&B OPTION This place is right next door to Helderberg College near the entrance gates. PAUL & MARJOLEIN Shepherd's Land Country House Helderberg College Road 207 Somerset West South Africa (e) info@shepherdsland.co.za (w) www.shepherdsland.co.za (t) +27 (0)21 8555061 (m) +27 (0)725890644 (s) Shepherd's Land Country House

◘◘◘◘◘ POST-CONFERENCE TOUR INFORMATION If you are planning to join this tour, the reservation deadline is February 28, 2007. The cost is R10688 (just under $1500US at time of writing--you may wish to check current exchange rates) per person. This assumes double occupancy for all accommodations. There is an additional fee of R1281 for single occupancy. If fewer than 20 people book, the current tour price cannot be guaranteed. A 20% down payment will be required when you book with the balance due by April 23, 2007. Payment may be made via bank transfer or credit card. Credit cards will incur an additional 4% charge. Check with your local bank for the cost of a money transfer.

You may wish to cooperate with other tour group members to transfer funds together in order to save on this cost. To make your reservations, contact Call of Africa Safaris directly and specify that you are part of the ASDAL group touring with Lanz von Horsten: Email: info@callofafrica.co.zaPhone: 021 5310152 Fax: 088 021 5310152

◘◘◘◘◘ ACCOMODATIONS—POST CONFERENCE TOUR Protea Hotel Knysna Quays, Knysna

Protea Hotel Knysna Quays enjoys a stunning position.Located on the banks of the famous Knysna Lagoon and facing the sea through the Knysna Heads, this exciting hotel development is also an integral part of the vibrant Knysna Quays Waterfront, with its vast selection of restaurants, bars and specialty boutiques.

Facilities at the Protea Hotel Knysna Quays include a swimming pool with a uniquely designed wooden sun deck, individual moorings and jetties at your doorstep.

The Royal Hotel - Pilgrim’s Rest

The Royal Hotel - Pilgrim’s Rest is situated in this historic and unspoiled gold mining village. Proclaimed as a National Monument in 1986, the village has succeeded in preserving the quaint atmosphere of yesteryear. Composed of authentic buildings dating back to the 19th century, the Hotel was built in 1894 celebrating its 105th birthday this year. The gracious Victorian accommodation boasts brass bedsteads and sumptuous ball and claw baths. The hotel consists of 6 suites and 44 double or twin bedded en-suite bedrooms in the main hotel and adjacent cottages, still carrying their historical names.

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The hotel features a stately lounge with fireplace where you can relax and enjoy a sun downer or night cap.

The Church Bar - originally a school chapel was brought to Pilgrim’s Rest by ox wagon and erected adjacent to the hotel. The hotel also offers an informal theme restaurant known as “Diggers Den” and the “Peach Tree Creek” where formal meals and functions are held. A choice of charming museums and curiosity shops are available. Situated close to unequalled venues such as the Blyde River Canyon and Kruger National Park.

Hippo Hollow Country Lodge The Lodge has an “Out of Africa feel about it and leaves you feeling totally relaxed and refreshed. There are 63 units in total. 18 family chalets on the river and 19 twin bed chalets are situated in a sub-tropical garden. Hippo Hollow also has 26 en-suite hotel rooms. Hippo Hollow is situated close to the Kruger Park gate so you can safari to the park during the day. There is a full service restaurant in a spectacular setting, overlooking the Sabi Rive

offering country cuisine. The sight of Kingfishers and other beautiful water birds as well as hippos grazing on the lawns often enhance dining pleasure.

TOUR ITINERARY

24/25 June – Spend two full days touring the Cape Peninsula which will include Cape Point Nature Reserve where the two oceans meet, Penguin colony of Boulders, Kirstenbosch Botanical gardens. Day two would also include the scenic Winelands area

26 June – depart by road to the `Garden Route`. After checking into the Knysna Log Inn, enjoy an evening cruise on the Knysna lagoon

27 June - visit the nearby Tzitzikamma forest nature reserve, Storms River mouth and Plettenberg Bay. Overnight again at Knysna Log Inn.

28 June - Drive to nearby George for flight to Johannesberg with further connecting flight to Nelspruit. On arrival at Nelspruit a road transfer takes you to Pilgrims Rest to overnight at Royal Hotel

29 June - Explore the scenic Panorama route en route to overnight at Hippo Hollow just outside the Kruger National Park

30 June - Full day safari in Kruger in open game viewing vehicle. Overnight at Hippo Hollow

1 July - Full day safari in Kruger in open game viewing vehicle. Overnight at Hippo Hollow.

2 July - Depart mid morning by road back to Johannesberg.

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RESOLUTIONS--ASDAL 2006

By Annette Melgosa, Bruce McClay and Christy Berry, as transcribed by Marge Seifert 1. Be it resolved that ASDAL write a letter thanking Southern Adventist University for providing excellent conference facilities. 2. Be it resolved that ASDAL, as funds permit, provide the Southern Adventist University Librarians an all expense paid trip to Kauai in recognition of their outstanding service & hospitality. 3. Be it resolved that the ASDAL Hand of Applause be given to Ruth & the moderators for keeping us on schedule. 4. Be it resolved that next year’s morning meetings begin at 8:30 a.m. rather than 8:00 a.m. 5. Be it resolved that ASDAL commend the site planning committee for providing exceptional conference materials. 6. Be it resolved that Ruth be commended for organizing an interesting & informative series of presentations. 7. Be it resolved that the ASDAL Hand of Applause be given to those individuals who shared their professional expertise through presentations and poster sessions. 8. Be it resolved that ASDAL thank the copier center staff for laboring through lunch to provide copies for us. 9. Be it resolved that the ASDAL President send letters of congratulations to Vera May Schwarz and Esther Tyler on their retirements. 10. Be it resolved that Frank & Genevieve be given the official ASDAL Shepherds Rod in recognition of their ability to herd around a bunch of dumb librarians. 11. Be it resolved that the Facilities Service Dept be given the Impeccable Timing award for testing the fire alarm during the Disaster Preparedness & Recovery workshop.

12. Be it resolved that captain Ralph keep his eye on the river and ignore the Paparazzi. 13. Due to the tendency of Ruth, Bruce & Ralph to lock their sweet-mates out of the restroom, be it resolved that that our illustrious treasurer, who is proficient with a nail file, provided a lock picking seminar for Jim. 14. Be it resolved that Linda be provided with a roll of Velcro for next years conference and strips of this Velcro be attached to her and each of her belongings. 15. Be it resolved that Ruby be awarded the Foolish Courage Award for voluntarily hanging out with librarians for a whole week. 16. Be it resolved that Warren be given the Speedy Gonzales Award for his amazing ability to buy, eat & brush in 7 minutes. May his cataloging be as speedy & efficient. 17. Be it resolved that Steve be given the ASDAL Geek Factor Award. 18. Be it resolved that Genevieve take juggling lessons so at next year’s ASDAL she will be able to handle even more bottles. 19. Be it resolved that since passengers gravitated to Obed at the Incline Railroad that ASDAL provide him with an appropriate ticket agent uniform. 20. Be it resolved that future ASDAL site planning committees, following the lead of this year’s site planning committee, provide ice cream every other evening. 21. Be it resolved that Stan do less podcasting and more cataloging, OR that he podcast his cataloging. 22. Be it resolved that the official videographer be Obed and the official photographer be Ralph, and they share their work with future resolution committees. 23. Be it resolved that next year Marge & Sabrina coordinate their colors as well as their design and style. 24. Be it resolved that since books naturally gravitate to Tony that he be made official ASDAL Bibliographer.

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25. Be it resolved that Dan be appointed McKee Library Human Resources officer for his enthusiasm for recruitment. 26. Be it resolved that Annette & Lee be presented the ASDAL Giggle Box Award. 27. Since all members of the Resolutions Committee are from Walla Walla College, be it resolved that the ASDAL Wit & Humor Award be presented to their institution. 28. Be it resolved that each of you have a safe and enjoyable trip home, good memories of time well spent, and that you return next year for the conference in South Africa. 29. Addendum to Resolutions - Whereas: the “ABC” Resolution Committee (Annette, Bruce, Christy) neglected to mention that they stormed the ice cream station at Pastaria on Wednesday evening. Be it resolved that said committee members of the 2006 Resolutions Committee henceforth and forevermore be seated 1) as far as possible from the dessert, 2) separately, 3) in the most undesirable places imaginable and 4) ALWAYS be made to stand at the very back of the line. ________ Marge Seifert, ASDAL Secretary--2006, Public Services Librarian, McKee Library, Southern Adventist University, Collegedale, Tennessee, (meseifrt@southern.edu) HILTS SCHOLARSHIP NEEDS YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT By Cynthia Mae Helms The Hilts Scholarship is an endowed fund and therefore it is important for us to raise as much money as we can because we can only use the interest for the scholarship. At the last annual conference, it was voted that ASDAL would match up to the first $2,500 of donations this fiscal year. We have a long, long way to go to reach that $2,500! According to Sheryl Alexander, the Chief Executive Office of the Foundation, if our fund reached $50,000 and continued to increase, we probably would have at least $2500 to give away. That sounds like pretty big goal but with everyone’s generosity, we can do it.

The following people deserve a big THANK you for their donations to the Scholarship.

Sallie and Vernon Alger Margaret J. von Hake Robert D. Baldwin Oscar R. Schmidt

If you work in a corporation that will match your donations, please let us know. It is urgent that you send your donations now if we are to count on ASDAL to match this year’s donations. Do not send your donations to me or the ASDAL treasurer. The procedures are simple: Make your checks payable to the D. Glenn Hilts Scholarship and mail to:

The Community Foundation 3800 Orange Street, Suite 230 Riverside, CA 92501

The Scholarship and Awards Committee would like to announce that there is enough money to offer a scholarship this year. The Community Foundation tells us that the Hilts Scholarship account has $28,000 and that $850.00 is available for the scholarship this year. We are finalizing negotiations with the Foundation to add last year’s unused scholarship money to this year’s scholarship money. The D. Glenn Hilts Scholarship Fund Procedures have been sent to Executive Committee and the Community Foundation for approval. I am currently working on updating the application form with the intent of making it available soon. __________ Cynthia Mae Helms, Chair of the ASDAL Scholarship and Awards Committee, Head, Dept. of Information Services, James White Library, Berrien Springs, Michigan (helmsc@andrews.edu)

◘◘◘◘◘ NOMINATING COMMITTEE REPORT By Sallie J. Alger, Chair Here are the names of those persons who will be on the ballot for your consideration.

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President-elect (2007-2008, 2008-2009) one year term, followed by one year as president.

Carlene Drake—Library Director, Loma Linda University Libraries, Loma Linda University, Loma Linda, CA. Past professional experience includes positions as Associate Director and Chair of Public Services at Loma Linda University. Graduated from Loma Linda University, La Sierra Campus, in 1973 with Diversified/Elementary Education, B.A. and received M.S.L.S from University of Southern California in 1978. Have held various positions with in the regional Medical Library Group, MLGSCA, including president, membership chair, and chair of program planning sub-committee.

Tony Zbaraschuk—Special Collections Librarian and Archivist, La Sierra University Library, La Sierra, CA. My association with Adventist libraries is pre-natal; I was born at Union College in 1968 when my parents were English teachers there and doubtless made a few trips in before my birth. Since then, I have enjoyed libraries every year of my reading life, and worked in them for almost twenty years, beginning as a graduate student worker at Notre Dame, a library school student at Indiana University, and continuing through a decade of service at La Sierra, where I currently serve as Special Collections Librarian. Academic Rank and Tenure Committee (2007-2010)

Ann Greer—Distance Education, ILL and Instruction Librarian, McKee Library, Southern Adventist University, Collegedale, TN. She currently serves as the distance education coordinator for ASDAL and the Adventist Virtual Learning Network (AVLN). She continues through June, 2008, as a member of the Distance Learning Section Bibliography Committee for the Association of College & Research Libraries (ACRL). She serves as an external review panelist member of the

American Library Association (ALA) Accrediting Office to assess the quality of academic courses taught in library schools across the United States. Extracurricular activities and hobbies do not involve brain power. She has been working for two years on an old 1800s cracker-box house on twelve acres of land way out in the country. She plans another two years perfecting her carpentry skills before the house is presentable, and man-handling boulders from the landscape so the tractor she operates doesn’t sling a rock through the windows. She has a husband who keeps her supplied with tools, tractor gas, and safety goggles.

Gilbert Abella—Reference and Instruction Librarian, Pacific Union College, Angwin, CA. Gilbert Abella has an M.A. in History from Loma Linda University and a M.S.L.S. in Library Science from the University of Southern California. His first professional job was as Special Collections Librarian at L.L.U., La Sierra Campus, back in 1983. He also worked as a reference librarian at the same institution. In 1987, he moved to the Dell E. Webb Library at Loma Linda University as head of public services. Later he became Associate Director for Library Systems at the same library. In 1994, he returned to La Sierra as head of public services. In 2000, he became the library director at La Sierra University. In January of 2003, he left librarianship for a few months to become the Director of the Office of Institutional Effectiveness at La Sierra University. However, in July of 2003 he returned to his professional fold as reference, instruction and ILL librarian at Pacific Union College. Gilbert has published articles in professional journals and has made a significant number of presentations at library-related meetings and conferences. He is interested in strategic planning, automation, technology, Web design, “out of the box” thinking, and the future of libraries. He has served in several ASDAL committees and he has been president of the organization.

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Constitution and Bylaws Committee (2007-2010)

Bernard Helms—Acquisitions/Periodicals Librarian, James White Library, Andrews University, Berrien Springs. MI. Previously he was the acquisitions associate for 18 years. He is also the secretary / treasurer of the Friends of the Berrien Springs Community Library. His hobbies include photography, amateur radio, and philately.

DeForest Nesmith—Public Services Librarian, Ella Johnson Crandall Library, Union College, Lincoln, NE. I have been an associate librarian at Union College Library since 1968. I have been a curriculum librarian, an audiovisual librarian, taught photography and library science classes and am currently public service librarian with supervision and scheduling for many student assistants. I am looking at some mission service opportunities at the other end of a Union College Golden Cord in the future. I like challenges and am able to rise to the occasion when opportunity affords. Scholarship and Awards Committee (2007-2010)

Patricia Beaman—Periodicals Librarian, McKee Library, Southern Adventist University, Collegedale, TN, since 1999. Before coming to Southern she was the Librarian at the Texas Center for Infectious Disease in San Antonio, Texas for 24 years. She served as Publicity Coordinator for ASDAL for 2003-2005 and served on the Nominating Committee for 2002-2003. Other past positions held include Treasurer of the Chattanooga Area Library Association. Her hobby is international travel.

Christy Berry—Reference/ILL Librarian, Peterson Memorial Library, Walla Walla College, Walla Walla, WA where she has worked for three years. Her duties include reference and interlibrary loan, as well as bibliographic instruction. She has a Masters in Information Science & Learning Technology from the University of Missouri-Columbia. Previous employment included a graduate teaching assistantship at the University of Missouri – Columbia and circulation assistant at Daniel Boone Regional Library in Columbia, MO. Berry also has a Bachelor of Science in Education from Union College. In her free time she enjoys reading, playing with Photoshop, and tinkering about with Web 2.0 technologies. Seventh-day Adventist Classification Advisory Committee (2007-2010)

Carol Nicks—Assistant Librarian, Canadian University College Library, Canadian College University, Lacombe, AB, Canada I have spent most of my life in central Alberta. I graduated from Andrews University with an elementary education degree, taught for several years, then got an MLIS degree from the University of Alberta and have been a librarian at Canadian University College since 1993. I am a member of and have served as chair of the Cataloguing Standards Committee and the Acquisitions Committee for the NEOS consortium of libraries in central and northern Alberta. We spent almost six years serving as missionaries at Pakistan Adventist Seminary. Site Planning Committee (2007-2010)

Annette Melgosa—Periodicals Librarian, Peterson Memorial Library, Walla Walla College, College Place, WA. Annette Melgosa joined the Peterson Memorial Library at Walla Walla College as Periodicals Librarian in September 2006. Previously, she served as IT Services Director and Associate Library Director at the Adventist International Institute of

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Advanced Studies (AIIAS) in the Philippines. During her 8 years at AIIAS, she was instrumental in automating the library and refurbishing the ground floor of the building. She also served on a variety of accreditation teams, visiting libraries throughout Asia and Africa. Before AIIAS, Annette served as Assistant Librarian at Newbold College and was part of the site team that hosted the first international conference of ASDAL. She has been on a variety of ASDAL committees as well as serving as ASDAL president. Annette has led a number of Sabbath School divisions and has served as local church deacon and elder. She enjoys decorating, sewing, and photo editing. (See above) Tony Zbaraschuk—Special Collections Librarian and Archivist, La Sierra University Library, La Sierra, CA. Statistics Committee (2007-2010)

Paulette McClean Johnson—Director of Library Services, Eva B. Dykes Library, Oakwood College, Huntsville, AL. Paulette McLean Johnson joined Oakwood College in July 2003 as Director of the Eva B. Dykes Library. Paulette served as Reference Librarian at Pacific Union College (1997-2003), and Periodicals Coordinator at La Sierra University (1995-1996) and as Media Center Director at Crawford Adventist Academy in Ontario, Canada for 9 years. Paulette’s involvement in ASDAL began in 1993. Since then, she has made conference presentations, planned conferences and severed as member of various ASDAL committees, including the School Librarian Planning Committee, Scholarship and Awards Committee, Task Force 2000, and President (2003-2004). Paulette is also a member of the Network of Alabama Academic Libraries, HBCU (Historically Black Colleges and Universities) Library Alliance, and ALA. Paulette is Kindergarten Leader at First SDA Church in Huntsville and is active in Home and School. She enjoys traveling, reading, and entertaining. _________ Sallie J. Alger, Head, Bibliographic Services/Periodicals/SAIL, James White Library, Andrews University, Berrien Springs, Michigan (salger@andrews.edu)

Please vote and return the enclosed ballot to Ruth Swan, ASDAL President, by March 31, 2007.

◘◘◘◘◘ REPORT ON THE ALICE PRESENTATION TO THE NAD DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION ADVISORY/CURRICULUM COMMITTEE By Margaret von Hake The Adventist Library Information Cooperative (ALICE) Council has continued its efforts to enlist General Conference and North American Division funding to help maintain and expand ALICE as a worldwide consortium at the tertiary level and to extend its offerings to the K-12 sector. As reported in ASDAL Action last year, ALICE is faced with a number of challenges, including (a) the increasing availability of less expensive access to electronic resources via state and regional consortia, and (b) the time it takes for the project manager to negotiate contracts with the various vendors and to respond to requests from additional overseas institutions and from schools in the K-12 sector. On December 4, 2006, representatives of ALICE had the opportunity to make presentations on behalf of ALICE to the North American Division (NAD) Department of Education Advisory/Curriculum Committee. Chaired by Dr. Gerald N. Kovalski, NAD Vice President for Education, this committee consists of union educational directors, associate union educational directors, and representatives from the college and university schools of education. Adu Worku and Joel Lutes, Library Director and Public Services Librarian respectively at Pacific Union College, and Margaret von Hake, Library Director at Columbia Union College and current chair of the Adventist Library Information Cooperative (ALICE) Council, met with the committee. Approximately 30 educational leaders were present at the meeting, which took place in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Adu and Joel spoke effectively about the challenges faced by ALICE and the help that ALICE would like to be able to provide for the K-12 sector. Margaret von Hake made introductory and summary statements.

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The presentations took about 30 minutes followed by another 30 minutes of questions, comments, and discussion. Among documents presented to the committee was the draft of a questionnaire to be distributed to the K-12 sector. The end result of the meeting was that Dr. Larry Blackmer, NAD Associate Director of Education, offered to have the questionnaire put into a web-based format that could be posted on the Seventh-day Adventist Curriculum and Instruction Resource Center Linking Educators (CIRCLE), which is sponsored by the NAD Office of Education and administered through the Andrews University School of Education in Berrien Springs, Michigan. When it is posted, this questionnaire is to be filled out and submitted by March 1, 2007. It is to be hoped that the results of the questionnaire will lead to positive action on the part of the North American Division in support of ALICE. ________ Margaret J. von Hake, Library Director, Columbia Union College Library, Columbia Union College, Takoma Park, Maryland (mvonhake@cuc.edu)

◘◘◘◘◘ OAKWOOD COLLEGE AND THE HBCU Library Alliance http://www.hbculibraries.org By Paulette McLean-Johnson The HBCU Library Alliance is a consortium of information professionals that support collaboration and scholarship, and seeks to strengthen resources at Historically Black Colleges and Universities. Oakwood’s library director was among other directors and deans who participated in a focus group, designed to identify the challenges and needs of HBCU libraries in fall 2003. The results of this and other focus groups helped to develop a Leadership Program that was funded by the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation. The first Leadership Institute was held in August 2005. A dean/director and librarian from 23 HBCUs were invited to participate in a series of workshops focused on Redefining Leadership for 21st Century Librarians. For one week, librarians

learned about developing a strategy focused institution and library; components of new leadership and how to support visionary leaders; assessing one’s emotional intelligence; evaluating leadership effectiveness through the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MTBI); the changing role of librarians and how librarians can lead change in and outside of the library. Workshop sessions were conducted by Dr. Karyn Trader-Leigh, President and CEO KTA Global Partners and Marsha Hughes-Rease, Consultant, Dannemiller Tyson Associates. Other guest speakers included Mr. George Needham, Vice-President, Member Services, OCLC and Dr. Leonard Dawson, Senior Consultant, White House Initiate on HBCUs. At the end of this intense week, participants were to select a project to work on based on the information gathered at the Institute. A mentor would be assigned to visit, provide assistance and encouragement throughout the project. Oakwood was generously assisted by Dr. Janice Franklin, Dean of Libraries, Alabama State University in Montgomery. Participants of Institute I returned to make presentations and discuss their projects in April 2006. Oakwood’s project was to develop the library’s 4- year strategic plan. Presenters had an opportunity to share Oakwood’s history, mission, values, and articulate the library’s goals and objectives to 2010. It was noted that while many HBCU institutions were originally affiliated with religious institutions, Oakwood is unique in that it continues to be operated by the SDA Church. The Mellon Foundation also funded fellowships to SOLINET workshops. Oakwood’s reference librarian took advantage of two workshops offered in 2006, Reference Resources for African-American Research on the Web (February 3) and Building Partnerships for Practical Fundraising (December 12). The HBCU Library Alliance and Cornel University are partners in a major digitization project. The goal is to digitize the rich cultural resources of HBCU libraries, archives and museums, and to make them accessible online via a searchable database. Funded by a grant from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, Cornel University provides training and the necessary equipment. Oakwood College has applied to be among the ten libraries that will participate in the

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second phase of this project. Announcement of participants will be made after February 7, 2007. At its 2nd Membership Meeting in October 2006, The HBCU Alliance drafted its strategic objectives for the next five years. Oakwood has benefited tremendously from the work of the Alliance and hopes to contribute to its effectiveness in the future. _________ Paulette McLean Johnson, Director of Library Services, Eva B. Dykes Library, Oakwood College, Huntsville, Alabama (pjohnson@oakwood.edu)

◘◘◘◘◘ FACULTY-LIBRARIAN COLLABORATION: A STEP FURTHER By Lauren Matacio A good library instruction program is dependent on faculty-librarian collaboration. During the past 3 ½ years as Instruction Librarian at James White Library, Andrews University, I have experienced various degrees of collaboration with faculty, ranging from minimal collaboration, such as asking which database is best for a particular subject area, to bringing a class to the library for one instruction session, to faculty who make the library and librarian an integral part of their courses. In the process several questions have surfaced: Does the quality and degree of faculty-librarian collaboration affect (1) student learning and (2) attitudes of students, faculty, and librarians? In an attempt to answer these two questions I’d like to share my experiences working with one English professor--but first, a little background. For the purposes of this article, I’d like to use Idol, Paolucci-Whitcomb and Nevin’s (1986) definition of collaboration: “an interactive process that enables people with diverse expertise to generate creative solutions to mutually defined problems. The outcome is enhanced, altered, and produces solutions that are different from those the individual team members would produce independently” (p.1). One of the key words in this definition is interactive. Another one is process. When a faculty member telephones to request a “library lecture” be delivered to his/her class next

Tuesday (or even worse, tomorrow) a minimal amount of interactive process has occurred. In order to optimize student learning, it is advisable to have a “collaborative consultation.” This is nothing more than a vehicle for the faculty member and librarian to interact, communicate, and create together. A collaborative consultation can take place in person, on the phone, or even by email providing that the participants possess the following: “(a) an underlying knowledge base, (b) interpersonal communicative, interactive, and problem-solving skills; and (c) intrapersonal attitudes” (p.13). Though knowledge is an important part of the equation, it is usually not a problem. Librarians have knowledge of the library and its resources, just as faculty members have knowledge of their respective disciplines and teaching methods used to enhance learning in these disciplines. Interpersonal communication, problem-solving skills, and intrapersonal attitudes, however, can present challenges to librarian-faculty collaboration. The model defined by Idol, Paolucci-Whitcomb and Nevin (p. 20-32) identifies several guidelines for participants in collaborative consultation. It is important that each member feels ownership of the problem and participates on an equal and non-hierarchical level. This contrasts with traditional leadership conducted by a designated leader. Collaboration involves change as each person not only learns new behaviors, but progresses at a different rate. Thus there must be a lot of give and take. Conflict should not be suppressed or seen as a negative, but as an educational process which leads to a better final result. Interviewing and active listening skills are important as collaborators gather information from each other, process and interpret in a nonjudgmental fashion. Using common language rather than jargon is also important. Other factors which influence communication are nonverbal and cultural aspects of communication. Intrapersonal attitudes are also very important in the collaborative process. Each person brings a unique set of values, beliefs, and experiences to the process. The ability to take risks, a sense of humor, strategies used in adjusting to change, time management styles and many other attitudes are important in the collaborative environment (Idol, p. 40).

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On the high end of the faculty-librarian collaboration continuum is my experience working with the advanced English composition class (ENGL 215) taught by Dr. Bruce Closser. (This process was originally set-up with my predecessor, Sabrina Riley). Here are some of the things that make this collaboration work especially well. (1) The librarian is included in the planning process. Dr. Closser stops by to chat about plans and changes for his class in the coming semester. This is usually done on an informal basis several months before the semester begins. He runs ideas by the librarian and asks for feedback and ideas. (2) The librarian is listed on the course outline as the second course instructor along with contact information. The librarian attends the first one or two class periods, is introduced to the class and given the opportunity to make some remarks about research in general or a particular research project in which she is currently engaged. Later in the semester, the students come to the library for three class periods which consist of the librarian’s lecture, demonstrations, and hands-on activities. Two weeks later, students participate in a one-on-one bibliographic conference with the librarian. During this conference, sources are evaluated by the librarian and additional sources suggested to the student. The student has opportunity to ask questions and gain clarification on any library research skills not yet mastered. At the end of the semester students fill out an evaluation questionnaire rating the value of various aspects of the librarian’s participation. Students generally rate the helpfulness of the lecture and bibliographic conference in the top two categories (strongly agree and agree), but to date no statistics have emerged that support the belief that student learning has increased by this method. This brings me to the second part of my initial question, “Does faculty-librarian collaboration affect the attitudes of students, faculty and librarians?” I have noticed several interesting things when working with this class: (1) Additional classroom contact plus one-on-one conferences provides an opportunity for the librarian to form relationships with students that a one class lecture experience doesn’t provide. Many students return for another consultation at a subsequent time. (2) Extensive faculty-librarian

collaboration provides an avenue for developing a relationship between the faculty member and librarian which may result in being invited to give a presentation to other classes taught by the faculty member, doing a collaborative research project, being the departmental “library advocate,” or becoming a source of information on a variety of campus matters. (3) Faculty-librarian collaboration results in better librarian rapport with the class during and outside of class time. This helps to overcome the difficulty sometimes felt when having to meet different classes and establish rapport in a short time. The class seems to sense the comfortable and congenial relationship between the faculty member and librarian and reacts more positively when this relationship exists. (4) Its fun. Relating to students and faculty members in more meaningful ways is enjoyable and interesting for the librarian. Librarians can maximize faculty-librarian collaboration by seeking receptive faculty members to partner with and developing their knowledge expertise, communication and collaboration skills. Through creative collaboration students, faculty, and librarians can learn and grow together. Idol, L., Nevin, A., and Paolucci-Whitcomb, P. (2000). Collaborative Consultation. Austin, TX: Pro-ed. Lieberman, A. (1986). Collaborative Work. Educational Leadership 43:5, 4-8. ________ Lauren Matacio, Instruction Librarian, James White Library, Andrews University, Berrien Springs, Michigan (matacio@andrews.edu)

◘◘◘◘◘ BOOK REVIEW By Bruce McClay Gideon’s Trumpet. Anthony Lewis. Vintage Books. Reissue edition (1989). In 1962, an obscure Florida convict and petty thief, Clarence Earl Gideon sat down in his prison cell and wrote, in pencil, barely legible, a letter to the Supreme Court of the United States. The US legal system would never be the same; Twenty-one years of legal precedence was flipped on its head. This is the story of one man's

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improbable battle and the Court's ultimate decision in his favor resulting in the unanimous decision to overturn a previous Supreme Court’s ruling and secure the right of legal representation for accused who do not have the means to pay for counsel. In this well written book, Anthony Lewis dissects Gideon v. Wainright, the landmark Supreme Court case. He tells a good story from the viewpoints of the lawyers, the judges, and Gideon himself. He does a masterful job of mixing legal history and descriptions of legal processes with human interest. Gideon’s Trumpet is quite simply the best legal book that I have read – a good read and a superb untangling of the complicated legal system. There are descriptions of the legal process, but it is eminently readable - law at the human level. The issues in Gideon are no longer of burning public interest, but the US legal system and Supreme Court have come under increasing attack in recent years. This story is as relevant today as it was in 1963 when the court ruled on behalf of the indigent Florida prisoner. I now have a new understanding of the Supreme Court and a firmer belief in the value of preserving its independence. I doubt if it was Lewis’ intention, but I came away with the firm conviction that those who criticize the court are either not really aware of the nature of the court and its processes or fear the one US institution that is furthest removed from political, economic, and parochial pressures. If you have any interest in the US legal system, the differences between the federal & state court systems, and the processes of the Supreme Court, this book is the one you should read. _______ Bruce McClay, Associate Librarian, Walla Walla College, School of Nursing Library, Portland, Oregon (mcclbr@wwc.edu)

◘◘◘◘◘ FROM A DISTANCE… By Ann Greer Computing in Medical Education and Resources from a Distance The twenty-eight-stories of the Hilton Hawaiian Resort rattled as the 6.7 magnitude earthquake rippled from the Big Island in Hawaii to the neighboring island of Ohau. Ann Greer experienced the Pacific islands “big one” and

remembers the unexpected event: “We were 100 miles from the epicenter and the resulting 4-inch tsunami wasn’t even noticed. Lights went out over the entire island but by midnight we were back to normal.” Ohau was also the scene of the 2006 annual conference of the Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education A keynote speaker reiterated the common concession within academia that technology and globalization of information are responsible for the revolution of education and the explosion of virtual learning. Greer’s visit to the library at the University of Hawaii Medical School substantiated the claim. The library subscribes to numerous electronic full text resources, including medical textbooks, peer-reviewed journals from 50+ publishers, multimedia and drug databases, and multiple e-Tools, such as calculators (body-mass index, pneumonia index, immunization schedules), diagnosis generators (arterial blood gas analyzers, John Hopkins antibiotic guide), clinical guidelines, and more. Most of the resources download to Personal Digital Assistants (PDAs). Distance Education Positioned as Long-term Strategy in Higher Education The Sloan Consortium Survey for Online Learning (2006) records that approximately one-half of higher education institutions include online learning in their long-term strategies. Online education enrollment increased 18.2% over last year which is over ten times that predicted by the National Center for Education Statistics. These statistics may serve as an impetus for librarians in our Seventh-day Adventist (SDA) consortium to plan for virtual library support and services in preparation for their parent institutions’ adoption of digital technology. Already, many SDA professors give personalized and individualized instruction just as easy online as in the traditional classroom to prepare graduates for future success in the workplace and in lifelong learning. Also, sophisticated software provides instruction to complement faculty endeavors. It is now possible to have virtual laboratories for students in allied health and medicine. For example, modules in histology, the microscopic study of mammalian organs, tissues, and cells, guide online students in their independent learning (Meyer, 2006). The National Aeronautical Space Administration (NASA) provides computer

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software to enable medical students to perform operations on 3D patients (Tenney, 1997). Also, students geographically distant from a master surgeon can be guided by and feel the movements of the surgeon (Mehnert & Cravedi, 2003). Also, in the United States, the School of Medicine at Stanford University and the Texas A&M Health Center are working with the Wu Jieping Medical Foundation in China to provide a portal for the country of China to access reliable online medical information (Educause, 2006). Online learning for students in health professions and related sciences score 41.1% according to The Sloan Consortium Survey for Online Learning (2006). However, the digital format for the health professions and related sciences has made greater inroads in the South than in the United States as a whole. Especially noteworthy is that health professions and related sciences in private schools double that of public institutions. Distance Education Librarians Prepare Students for the Marketplace Distance education librarians are eagerly providing electronic support and resources to students enrolled in Nursing, Radiological Sciences, Public Health, Pharmacy, Physical Therapy, Respiratory Therapy, Physician’s Assistant, Occupational Therapy, Medical Assistant, Health Information Technology, and Health Administration and Management. The majority of degrees are beyond the Associate Degree and are earned by health practitioners who are seeking advanced degrees in their professions. However, those who are new to the health profession but would not be involved directly with patient care, e.g. Bachelors degree in Health Information Technology, can earn 4-year degrees. Among prominent academic institutions offering the degrees and accredited by the United States Department of Education are Boston University, St. Joseph’s University, Capella University, Walden University, Florida Hospital College of Health Sciences, DeVry University, Kaplan University, and the University of Florida (Gulliford & Boon, 2002). Not only is online learning optimal for earning degrees but continuing education after graduation is possible. Especially significant continuing education units (CEUs) or continuing medical education units (CMEs) for health professionals are those for allied health

professionals and physicians. The professional licensing divisions require varying numbers of units which are necessary for annual renewal of licenses. For example, physicians are required to earn twenty-five CMEs and must present documentation upon licensure renewal application. The American Medical Association (AMA) (2006) which establishes and enforces standards of practice and medical ethics for the profession makes available on its website online CMEs. Hyperlinks to 275 sites route to approximately 15,000 activities comprising 25,000 CME hours in all specialties of the profession (Sklar, 2006). A certificate of completion is available and an automated record logs as documentation in support of the annual renewal process. Similar arrangements exist at websites for allied health professional associations. The marketplace demands that many graduates deliver health care, termed “telemedicine,” via computers and the Internet. Psychological, as well as physiological assessments are possible since distance between the patient and the healthcare provider is not a factor. An example of psychological treatment is with prison populations when partnerships between healthcare entities and prisons are established (Ryan, 2000). Security issues of transporting prisoners to local mental health units are non-existent since the inmates remain within the prison compounds for their electronic evaluation and treatment by distant mental health professionals. Telemedicine also addresses physiological problems. Most recent interventions for telemedicine are those performed by military physicians in the United States for troops in Iraq and Afghanistan. A Life Support Unit for Trauma and Transport (LSTAT) which is monitoring capabilities, e.g. analysis of blood chemistry, ventilation, suctioning, drug infusion, and more. LSTAT mounts underneath a wounded soldier’s mobile stretcher. The battlefield medics evacuate the soldier while an attending physician at a distance monitors and adjusts devices throughout the journey from the point of contact, helicopter ride, and emergency room. Robotic arms manipulated by the distant physician perform scrub nurse functions enroute. An electronic medical record charts the entire process (Satava, 2005). In 1995 at Geneva, Switzerland, eleven countries were represented by sixty telemedicine experts, including the famed U.S. heart surgeon Dr.

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Michael DeBakey, representatives of the World Health Organization, the International Telecommunication Union, and the European Laboratory for Particle Physics. They discussed the use of the Internet and new technologies with telemedicine for worldwide health care. Six months later the URL http://www.hon.ch/Global/ became the portal to reliable resources for professionals and other users. Closer to home and in the United States is the University of Tennessee Telemedicine Network. Since 1995 it has hosted clinics in “dermatology, anesthesiology, psychiatry, surgery, cardiology, neurology, and gastroenterology” (Ryan, 2000). Surveys of patient satisfaction document the majority of patients rating the Telemedicine Network higher that face-to-face visits. Conclusion Distance education librarians are keenly aware of the electronic marketplace in which their graduates must perform. The ease by which professionals can remain current in their licensing and in the delivery of health care indicate the importance for librarians to continue to orient future professionals to digital technology while they are still students. Indeed, the ubiquitous Internet coupled with the pervasiveness of computers has radically changed the information environment and transformed the roles of librarians. Bibliography

Stanford Med School Joins Internet Project,.Educause, 41 (4), 6. (2006, July/August)

Gulliford, D. & Boon, S. (2002). 2002 Online Degrees in Nursing and the Healthcare Fields. Hugoton, KS: High Plain Publishers. Meyer, G. (2006). An innovative e-learning system for studying the microscopic structure of cells, tissues and organs of the human body. In T. Reeves & S. Yamashita (Eds.), Proceedings of World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, and Higher Education 2006 (pp. 118-122). Chesapeake, VA: Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education. Mehnert, R. & Cravedi, K. (2003, Nov 24).

National Library of Medicine Presents Latest Findings on High-Speed Internet Connection and its Effect on Medicine. http://www.nlm.nih.gov/news/press_releases/internet2rsna03.html_______ Ann T. Greer ,Distance Education,,ILL, & Instruction Librarian, McKee Library, Southern Adventist University, Collegedale, Tennessee (atgreer@southern.edu)

◘◘◘◘◘ BYTES AND BITS Adventist International Institute of Advanced Studies (AIIAS) I had the privilege of spending most of the past year on an Adventist Voluntary Service assignment at the Leslie Hardinge Library. I was asked to help in the identification and training of a Philippine professional team ready to run the library without the help of an expatriate librarian. During this time I relieved Annette Melgosa who, after Felipe Tan moved to the US, had been serving as acting library director on top of her responsibility as director of AIIAS Information Technology Services. Hilda and I arrived to AIIAS just in time for the March graduation to see Rosemalyne Hopida, a library staff member, get her Master in Education with Emphasis in Library Administration degree. The same day she announced that she was moving to the US to get married. Not a promising start to develop the local team! I found a library in very good shape: a beautiful and functional building, a good integrated library system, no cataloging backlog, a detailed library manual, a good library operational budget for an institution of this size in the developing world, and the most beautiful office I have ever had. Everything was neat and in place. On the library personnel side, we had only one Philippine professional: Jennifer Libalib. She had a library science degree and the professional license. Annette continued as the Associate Library Director and her advice and support helped me to

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know where we were and why as well as how to proceed to obtain results in the local setting. By the time of our arrival, another professional librarian, Megumi Sol Flores, had already been invited to join the library, which she did in May. In July, two members of the library staff, Bernice Paras and Elizabeth Siapco graduated from the MLS program at the University of the Philippines. About that time Annette went to serve with her husband at Walla Walla College. Her absence left a vacuum difficult to fill, but it provided an opportunity for the local librarians to get used to the idea that soon they would be in charge. It allowed them to expand their responsibilities and participate more actively in the decision making. By then we had invited Hessel Fabellon, another librarian with a professional license, to join our team. She started in October. In November Megumi passed the professional boards and obtained her license. With five local librarians, three of them with licenses from the Professional Regulation Commission of the Philippines, it was possible to start a formal reference service, expand the interlibrary loan options, and emphasize a user-oriented approach. We had regular professional discussion meetings and everybody, including myself, learned from each other’s experiences and viewpoints. They are a dedicated group and way ahead in their readiness to assume all library functions. In December, Keith Clouten, also on an AVS assignment, arrived to take my place. He will stay until early May to share his administrative experience and advice. We were able to work together for a week before Hilda and I returned to our Bloomington, Indiana home. I left a long list of “things I wanted to do” but was unable to finish – just in case he cannot find enough to do by himself! Finally, I want to encourage all retired or close-to-retirement ASDAL members to be open to take assignments in other libraries that may need them. It may be necessary to cover a temporary gap, or to take a consultant job or a specific task that requires extra help. It keeps you young, up to date, increases ties with a number of colleagues and helps you to make new friends. It fills your spirit with a sense of accomplishment that you will never otherwise obtain. Hernan Hammerly, Librarian, retired (Hernan.Hammerly@gmail.com)

◘◘◘◘◘ Southwestern Adventist University Donna Guerrero’s long service as a special collections librarian at Chan Shun Library has been brought to an end by an unexpected bout with illness. Known affectionately to students as “Mrs. G.,” Donna has modeled perseverance and enthusiasm in equal measure. We will miss her creativity and organizational skills, but especially her ready smile. We are hopeful that she will be able to share her accumulated wisdom and experience by volunteering in the library’s Adventist Heritage Center in the future. We are especially blessed by our student workers this semester who are exceptional in their positive spirit, willingness to serve, and commitment to Adventist education. Our graduates return for library gatherings or just to say hello if they are visiting Keene, and for them we continue to be thankful as well. Fine furniture, which is to say, a grouping of leather furniture purchased with library fine money, has made its debut in the reading room at Chan Shun Library. If the number of hours that students spend sleeping, lounging, or reading while ensconced in the chairs and couch indicates enthusiasm, this furniture will be well-loved. The “fine furniture” has given us one more way to let students know that fees—even library late fees—benefit them in tangible ways. Cristina Thomsen (thomsenc@swau.edu)

◘◘◘◘◘ Walla Walla College 1. New Faculty Walla Walla College is pleased to welcome Annette Melgosa as our new Periodicals Librarian. As many of you know, Annette spent the last eight years at the Adventist International Institute of Advanced Studies in the Philippines. While there she served as Acting Library Director as well as the Information Technology Director. Her husband, Julian, is the new Dean of the School of Education at Walla Walla College.

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Annette joined us this past September after Carol Morse, previous Periodicals Librarian, retired on long term disability. 2. Jennie M. Livingston Study Room After almost 17 years of service, the library has closed its Media Center. The number and types of equipment available for checkout has been reduced and checkout now operates out of the Circulation department. Videos, DVD's and other media have been moved to an open stacks area. Jason Beddoe, former Media Center Technician, has moved into a reconfigured Access Services Technician position. The Jennie M. Livingston Study Room now occupies the former Media Center space. Soft seating, a group study table, and two TV/DVD/VCR units are housed there at present. Funds from the Jennie M. Livingston endowment helped fund the new furniture purchase. Ms. Livingston, whom the endowment honors, was a school teacher who received her education from WWC. In keeping with her background, plans are underway to add a small collection of children's books to the Study Room. 3. New ADA access to library To facilitate access to the library, a new ADA compliant ramp is being constructed to provide access via the library's main entrance. Currently, those with mobility disabilities have had to enter through a back utility entrance. A group study area has been created out of a former microforms room to replace the one being eliminated by the new ramp access. The ramp is scheduled to be completed by the beginning of winter quarter. 4. As most of you have heard by now, it was voted at the October 1, 2006 North Pacific Union constituency meeting to change Walla Walla College's name. Starting September 1, 2007, the institution will be known as Walla Walla University. Carolyn Gaskell (gaskca@wwc.edu)

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LIBRARIAN POSITION POSTING Andrews University is still seeking applicants for the position Reference/Database/Off-Campus Services librarian. If you are interested, please apply. If you know of anyone who is qualified to fill this position, please share this information. It would be great to have this position filled before the end of this fiscal year. REFERENCE/DATABASE/OFF-CAMPUS SERVICES LIBRARIAN Andrews University Andrews University invites immediate applications and nominations for the position of Reference/Database/Off-Campus Services Librarian at James White Library. PRIMARY DUTIES:

• Provides various levels of reference assistance.

• Responsible for collection development of electronic databases; develops policies and procedures; negotiates licensing agreements.

• Assists in developing print reference collection.

• In charge of electronic reference service.

• Participates in library instruction. • Serves as a liaison librarian. • Coordinates all library services which

support off-campus students; provides statistical and other reports.

• Represents James White Library on campus distance education services.

• Serves on university and library committees.

• Performs scholarly research and service. QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's degree in library science from an ALA-accredited institution.

• Minimum of three years’ experience in an academic library preferred.

• Enjoys helping students and faculty. • Strong interpersonal skills in a

multicultural environment. • Ability to work collaboratively. • Knowledge of complex library-specific

computer applications, electronic reference sources, etc.

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ASDAL OFFICERS, 2006-2007 President: Ruth Swan, FL A&M U President-Elect: Sabrina Riley, UC Past President: Linda Mack, AU Secretary: Lauren Matacio, AU Treasurer: Lee Marie Wisel, CUC ASDAL Action Editor: Sallie Alger, AU For membership and other information, write: ASDAL Columbia Union College Library 7600 Flower Ave. Takoma Park, MD 20912 __________ Editor: Sallie Alger ASDAL Action is the official publication of the Association of Seventh-day Adventist Librarians. Its purpose is to keep members abreast of the association’s activities, collection development projects and activities related to SDA materials, and the progress of SDA libraries throughout the world. It includes book reviews, bibliographies, and articles that keep SDA librarians up-to-date with the profession. It is published three times a year: fall, winter, and spring. Deadlines are October 15, January 15, and April 15. Your subscription is part of the ASDAL membership fee. Non-members pay $20.00 per year. Forward manuscripts for publication, using Word, Times New Roman, 10 pt., to: Sallie Alger at salger@andrews.edu ASDAL WEB SITE: http://www.asdal.org/

• Oral and written communication skills. • Excellent judgment and reasoning

ability. • Seventh-day Adventist in good and

regular standing. RANK AND SALARY: Rank and salary commensurate with experience. STARTING DATE: Open until position is filled. APPLY TO:

Employment Human Resources Andrews University Berrien Springs, MI 49104-0860 Phone: 269.471.3570 Fax: 269.471.6293 http://www.andrews.edu/HR/emp_jobs_faculty.cgi

Cynthia Mae Helms, Head, Dept. of Information Services, James White Library, Andrews University, Berrien Springs, Michigan (helmsc@andrews.edu)

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CAPE TOWN

Waterfront Cape Point Table Mountain Cape Town is widely described as one of the world’s most desirable destinations. Some of its more famous Cape Town attractions include Table Mountain, Robben Island, Cape Point, the newly re-opened Chapman’s Peak, the historical Kirstenbosch Gardens and the bustling Victoria & Alfred Waterfront Cape Town has some of the finest beaches, all of which display the clean white sand particular to the Cape. The city is steeped in a rich history and is a cultural melting pot with its diverse and vibrant cultures such as the Khoisan and other African tribes from the North, and Indonesian, French, Dutch, British and German influences. Cape Town appeals to people from all walks of life, offering a multitude of activities and experiences. A combination of historic coastal charm and urbane sophistication, Cape Town is also the gateway to the lush Cape Winelands, famous for magnificent natural beauty and rich cultural heritage in addition to world-renowned wines.

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WINELANDS

The premier wine tasting region in the Cape, the fertile Franschhoek valley is situated in the heart of the Cape Winelands. Less than an hour's drive from Cape Town, the village of Franschhoek is an artist's retreat, a wine lover's paradise and a tourist's dream. Franschhoek was founded by 17th-Century Huguenots and is considered one of the premier wine growing regions in the world. The Huguenot Monument is a reminder of

these French immigrants and many of the farms and families in the area have kept their original French names. The surrounding region is a mixture of lush vineyards, rugged mountains and sparkling streams. Other scenic towns comprising the winelands include Paarl and Stellenbosch to name a few. A drive through these towns and surrounding areas is highly recommended.

Garden Route

The Garden Route is renowned for its beautiful, pristine beaches, indigenous forests and nature reserves, lakes, mountain ranges. Between Heidelberg and Storms River, the Garden Route runs parallel to a coastline featuring lakes, mountains, tall indigenous forests, amber -coloured rivers and golden beaches. Meandering trails are followed by

hikers, the forests invite long, leisurely drives, and the lakes and rivers lend themselves to swimming boating and fishing The Tsitsikamma National Park, perched on a tumultuous Indian Ocean shore is one of South Africa’s most dramatic protected areas, combining marine and land attractions. Its indigenous forests are a haven for birdlife.

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Knysna Knysna is a quaint and fascinating town situated between lush, indigenous forests and the shores of the peaceful lagoon - it offers many activities and attractions of a wide variety. It is no wonder that this is the jewel of the Garden Route!

Amongst Knysna's drawcards are the many sophisticated arts and crafts shops and the vibrant life of the town. There are many idyllic attractions and places of interest to discover along the Garden Route

The nearby Outeniqua-Tsitsikamma indigenous forests are a unique mixture of Cape Fynbos and temperate forest and offer the nature lover world-renowned hiking trails and an exciting opportunity to see the last remaining forest elephants of South Africa. The surrounding bays are nursery to the endangered Southern Right Whale which come here to calve in the winter and spring (July to December).

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Pilgrims Rest

A visit to Pilgrim's Rest is truly a step back into those glorious days with their many and varied characters who have shaped this area. This little village, with its colourful history, is probably the most picturesque and charming spot in the area. In 1873, Alec Patterson found alluvial gold in the stream which flows through the valley. The news spread like wild-fire and sparked off the world's biggest gold rush of the time. Before long, the town had twenty one stores, three bakeries, various drinking halls and many other establishments. Nowhere else in the world was gold ever mined in more beautiful and romantic surroundings. Mining continued until 1972 when the last operations ceased. Today Pilgrim's Rest is a living museum, preserved in the exact architectural style of the gold rush period, boasting various buildings, unchanged externally for more than a century. No visit to this area is complete without exploring the magic of Pilgrim's Rest and trying your hand at gold panning. The historical town of Pilgrim's Rest was declared a living museum in 1976 to preserve the history of gold mining in the Mpumalanga Lowveld.

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Panorama Area of Mpumalanga

Apart from the irresistible magnet of Kruger Park, some spectacular scenery can be viewed in the mountainous area known as the Panorama Route, en route to the Kruger Park. The magnificent Panorama Route is best known for its cultural heritage and its dramatic landscapes. It abounds with breathtaking views from natural wonders along the eastern slopes of the escarpment. There is God's Window and the world's third largest canyon and biggest green canyon, the

Blyde River Canyon. There are also the astonishing Bourke's Luck Potholes and Bridal falls. The towns of Lydenburg and White River are gateways to the route, which takes visitors through the quaint towns of Pilgrim's Rest, a living museum dating back to the hey days of the gold rush.

Kruger National Park

The world-renowned Kruger National Park in South Africa offers a wildlife experience that ranks with the best in Africa and the world.

Established in 1898 to protect the wildlife of the South African Lowveld, this national park of nearly 2 million hectares, Truly the flagship of the South African national parks, Kruger is home to an impressive number of species: 336 trees, 49 fish, 34 amphibians, 114 reptiles, 507 birds and 147 mammals

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Full Day ‘Open Vehicle’ Safari

Game viewing on an ‘Open Vehicle’ Safari in the Kruger National Park offers an abundance of wildlife. Experience the unmatched diversity of its life forms creating a wildlife experience ranking with the best in the world. Experienced guides will inform and educate you about the area and the animals.

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