Volume 5: January 29, 2009 for the WSL Updates mailing list

Topics include:

1) WASHINGTON READS POSTERS

2) LEAD CONTENT IN BOOKS

3) CONNECTING TO COLLECTIONS BOOKSHELF, LAST ROUND OF APPLICATIONS

4) FIRST TUESDAYS FEBRUARY 3 FEATURES SUMMER READING

5) EMERGENCY AND DISASTER PREPAREDNESS AND RESPONSE

6) 2009 AAAHRP BIENNIAL BLACK HISTORY CONFERENCE AT SEATTLE UNIVERSITY

7) PRESERVATION OF AUDIOVISUAL COLLECTIONS

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1) WASHINGTON READS POSTERS

The two latest Washington Reads posters feature Logan Olson, founder and creative director of Logan Magazine, and some Washington fans of the Twilight book series set in Forks, Washington. These posters have been sent to academic and public libraries as well as private and public school libraries throughout Washington. To see all available Washington Reads posters, please visit the Washington State Library’s web site at www.sos.wa.gov/library/wa_reads/posters.aspx.

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2) LEAD CONTENT IN BOOKS

From an ALA statement: The Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008 has been interpreted to include books as a product that must be tested for lead. While it is understandable that the CPSC must protect children from toxic materials, publishers have already tested the book components and found that the lead levels are lower than the regulations require three years from now. Additionally, all book recalls in the last two decades have been because of toys attached to the books that posed a choking hazard, not the books themselves. Further details can be found at www.wo.ala.org/districtdispatch/.

A public meeting was held January 22, and Cheryl Falvey, General Counsel for the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), stated that a decision should be made by the first week of February regarding libraries. Even with her assurances, ALA is urging librarians to let the CPSC know how important an issue this is to libraries. They indicated that supporters should call the Acting Commissioner, Nancy Nord, at (301) 504-7901. Their directions were: “When you call this number, wait for the automated directory to give you directions to reach Nancy Nord’s office. Explain to the Commission that it is simply impossible for libraries to remove all children’s books from the shelves and/or ban children under 12 from the library and still provide the level of service that is needed.”

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3) CONNECTING TO COLLECTIONS BOOKSHELF, LAST ROUND OF APPLICATIONS

1,000 free sets of the IMLS Connecting to Collections Bookshelf will be awarded in the third and final round of applications. These free publications contain vital information and resources that are essential for the care of your collections. Over 1,800 institutions have already received this set of materials, valued at approximately $800, during the first two application periods.

You can find more information, view the instructions and the application questions, special requirements, and the contents of the Bookshelf at www.aaslh.org/Bookshelf.

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4) FIRST TUESDAYS FEBRUARY 3 FEATURES SUMMER READING

The First Tuesdays guest speaker on Feb. 3, 2009, at 9:00 a.m. for an hour, will be Martha Shinners of the Washington State Library, discussing Summer Reading and the Collaborative Summer Reading Program. See www.sos.wa.gov/quicklinks/tuesday for a further description of the February session and for instructions on how to join in. The archived recordings of prior First Tuesdays are now available at the same site, with links to all earlier programs on the right side of the page.

First Tuesdays began as a service to small and rural libraries, but those from any library are welcome to take part. Branch staff should first check with supervisors. If you have never participated in any Wimba session, you will need to go through a quick set-up wizard first. For more information, contact Susan Barrett, [email protected] or toll free 1-866-538-4996.

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5) EMERGENCY AND DISASTER PREPAREDNESS AND RESPONSE

The latest issue of the Oregon Library Association Quarterly is devoted to Emergency and Disaster Preparedness and Response. It is available online at data.memberclicks.com/site/ola/olaq_14no4.pdf.

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6) 2009 AAAHRP BIENNIAL BLACK HISTORY CONFERENCE AT SEATTLE UNIVERSITY

The Association of African American Historical Research & Preservation (AAAHRP) Biennial Black History Conference will be held at Seattle University on March 21 & 22, 2009; the conference theme will be “Black History: Full Disclosure.” More information and a registration form can be found at www.aaahrp.org/html/2009_conference.html. Conference fee for forms postmarked by Jan. 31 is $75, later $85, or $100 at the door.

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7) PRESERVATION OF AUDIOVISUAL COLLECTIONS

The latest issue of International Preservation News, IPN 46, is now available on the IFLA website at www.ifla.org/VI/4/news/ipnn46.pdf. IPN 46 is devoted to the preservation of audiovisual collections, still images and sound, while IPN 47 (May 2009) will be dedicated to moving pictures, films and TV archives.