Lists over 100 association publications on topics of: aeronautics and space, aging, arts and architecture, computers, consumer guides, education, educational directories, government and politics, handicapped, health and medicine, housing and land use, libraries, management, recreation and hobbies, science and technology, social issues. A list of…

Despite the passage of many fine resolutions, activist frustration, postponement, and abdication were the moods of ALA midwinter, capped by what many members labeled a council cop-out. (Author)

A member of the Activities Committee on Directions for ALA (ACONDA) reflects on what threatens to be an ongoing process of backing, filling, retrenching, and revisioning." (Author)

This buyer's guide for librarians lists associations, architects, companies (including contact information and Web sites), products, services, magazines, and materials that are geared toward libraries. (LRW)

The American Library Association's Social Responsibility Round Table is emphasizing local action to give a national thrust on the issues of society and the role of activist librarians in it. (AB)

A brief account of the Association of American Library Schools' meeting at Berkeley. (MF)

This article discusses the importance of association publications to libraries and describes how libraries can identify and obtain these publications for their collections. Advantages of association publications (breadth, timeliness, expertise, cost savings), directories and listings, and how to obtain elusive publications are highlighted. (EJS)

Explains concept of organizational culture (includes systems of values and attitudes shared by organization's members, ways they have developed for handling problems, forms of acceptable solutions), and discusses OCLC, AT&T, and the University of California at Berkeley as examples of managing cultures and organizational change. Twenty-six…

At this Midwinter, the Intellectual Freedom Committee confronted a number of threatening apparitions--both past and present, facing them with strong resolve and bringing in the most decidedly affirmative action" of an otherwise refer-and-postpone week. (Author)

This article describes how the 2006 American Library Association (ALA) Annual Conference in New Orleans will long symbolize the significance of libraries and librarians to a convention city--and to the community around it. As the first major convention in the Crescent City since the ravages of Hurricane Katrina ten months earlier, the conference…

Discusses how a professional opinion poll can be used in public libraries to persuade politicians to support a more favorable allocation of resources. Provides a specific example and notes the importance of constant vigilance, informal regional pollsters, and using polls not sponsored by the library (AEF)

Describes the highlights of the Second National Conference of African American Librarians, held in Milwaukee (Wisconsin) in August 1994, that focused on multicultural issues. An overview of conference programs discusses leadership development and the dangers of diversity. Sidebar articles list conference award winners and exhibitors. (KRN)

Results of a survey of 15 directors of large libraries revealed a consensus that despite their adversarial roles and the time and effort it takes to make the relationship work, unions are worth the trouble. Highlights include who runs the library, rewarding mediocrity, salaries, team versus individual, race, negotiating roles, and changes needed.…

Describes activities by the American Bar Association and other groups aimed at educating the public about their legal rights and responsibilities, including informational pamphlets and brochures issued by state bar associations. These public service information pamphlets are listed by state and the address of each state's bar association is…