Volume 27, Number 1 Fall 2007 ISSN PRESIDENT S MESSAGE of education it would be well if we could increase the By Sabrina Riley

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1 Volume 27, Number 1 ISSN PRESIDENT S MESSAGE of education it would be well if we could increase the By Sabrina Riley amount of the scholarship award. I m always amazed at the truly international character of ASDAL and the 2007 conference at Helderberg just proved the point one more time, with 42 participants from ten countries. I was concerned before I left for South Africa when my academic dean told me that many American Adventist institutions were reducing funding for international conferences, implying that ASDAL should limit itself to North America. I returned home to tell my dean that ASDAL has to remain committed to meeting around the world. If you have been paying attention to ASDAL during the past few years, you may have sensed that we are an organization on the threshold of change. With our 25 th anniversary we took the time to reflect on the history and accomplishments of a quarter century. The list was impressive indeed. At Helderberg College this past June, we considered how our work develops individuals enabling them to become successful professionals in many fields. And now as many of our founders retire, we are in search of the next generation of librarians who will shape the association for the future. As I lead ASDAL this year, professional recruitment is at the top of my agenda. While the executive committee might not meet quite as frequently this year as we did last year, two concrete steps have already been taken toward increasing our professional recruitment. One: After far too many years hiatus, we just awarded the Hilts Scholarship to James Beddoe who is attending Drexel University s ischool. James, we congratulate you and welcome you to ASDAL! Thank you to all of you who have so generously contributed to the Hilts Scholarship fund. Please continue your support. As inflation increases the cost Two: ASDAL has recently been added to the Adventist Professionals Network s directory of Adventist professional organizations. It is hoped that this will give ASDAL additional publicity and encourage new librarians to join. I hope to initiate a third step soon by revitalizing the ad hoc committee for professional recruitment appointed last year. This committee s role is to develop creative ideas and give guidance for ASDAL members in their personal and cooperate efforts to promote librarianship to a younger generation. There is one very important contribution that each of you can make toward recruiting new librarians, and it need not wait for advice from anyone setting an example of service and friendly assistance to students on a daily basis can certainly be a motivation to prospective new librarians! While you are at it, please extend this unselfish spirit to ASDAL. Show your support for the staff at Loma Linda as they prepare for the 2008 conference by considering how you can participate in the program. And when a nominating committee member comes calling, please accept a nomination. ASDAL is run by volunteers and without your commitment, it cannot continue to function. I am looking forward to a terrific year working with, and serving, all of you! Please feel free to contact me with your ideas and concerns about ASDAL. My door is always open at sariley@ucollege.edu or ext May God s blessings enrich your lives until we meet again at Loma Linda University. Sabrina Riley, Library Director, Ella Johnson Crandall Memorial Library, Union College, Lincoln, Nebraska (sriley@ucollege.edu) Volume 27 number 1 1

2 IN THIS ISSUE President s Message...1 Call for Proposals...2 Minutes of the 27 th Conference...2 Resolutions Committee Report...8 Mangoes, Black Beans & Dewey...9 Adventist Resources Column...10 From a Distance...11 BYTES & BITS...12 CALL FOR PROPOSALS By Carlene Drake The Program Committee invites submission of th proposals for presentations at the 27 Annual ASDAL Conference at Loma Linda University. The theme of this year s conference is purposely broad, Libraries 360 : The Whole Picture, to reflect the fact that libraries increasingly serve a global and virtual community. Proposals for participation may explore current and future aspects of the global and virtual library. To further stimulate the imagination, a selection of general topics for development is listed below. Assessment: How do you Measure Up? Electronic Resources Management Fundraising Global Distance Education Leadership/Management Marketing Your Library Library 2.0 Recruitment & Retention Research on Libraries & Librarianship Presentations can take the following forms: Papers Research or position papers that stimulate creative thinking and challenge conventional assumptions. Poster Sessions Informal, visual presentations that highlight effective solutions to concerns faced by library. Panels Two or more presenters provide unique perspectives on an issue and invite audience participation. Round-table discussions Share ideas and help to solve problems in small, informal group discussions. Proposals need to include the following items Presentation title Presentation format (see list above) One-paragraph abstract Presenter's name and institution affiliation address Please submit proposals to: Carlene Drake, ASDAL President-elect cdrake@llu.edu (phone) Proposal Deadline: Friday, February 1, 2008 MINUTES OF THE 27 th ASDAL CONFERENCE Developing People through Libraries June 17-24, 2007 Helderberg College Somerset West, South Africa Sunday, June 17 School Librarians Section Pre-conference Helderberg Primary School Registration: Forty-four teachers and librarians registered. Devotional: A. Pantalone, 6 th grade teacher Presentation: How do you Manage? Vignettes from Selected SDA School Libraries in the Northwest, Carolyn Gaskell, Walla Walla College. Management tips from four school libraries. Presentation: Periodicals in the United States, Patricia Beaman, Southern Adventist University. Overview of periodicals used in US school libraries. Presentation: Raised by Librarians: Children s Curiosity and Reference, Christy Berry, Walla Walla College. The reference interview, evaluation and selection of children s print and Internet reference sources were discussed. Presentation: Getting Those Feet In, Bruce McClay, Walla Walla College. Successful marketing Volume 27 number 1 2

3 strategies for school libraries, followed by group discussion. Presentation: Simple Cataloging Tips, Katye Hunt, Southern Adventist University. Dewey Decimal System and ways to simplify cataloging. Presentation: Teaching Students to be Information Literate, Marge Seifert, Southern Adventist University. American information literacy standards for elementary and high school students and discussion of the Big 6. Presentation: Ja-Jo-Je-Jou. What is this word? Carole Haynes, Southern Adventist University. Hands-on readability experience with SMOG, FOG, and RAYGOR. Presentation: Promoting Reading in the Primary School, Cynthia Job, South Africa. Practical ideas for promoting reading with emphasis on parent involvement. Presentation: To Mend, or not to Mend, Katye Hunt, Southern Adventist University. Instructions on mending. Supplies were distributed to participants. Presentation: You Want to Buy that Book? Carole Haynes and Katye Hunt, Southern Adventist University. Special considerations on selecting books for SDA schools. Monday, June 18 Tour of Robben Island, Stellenbosch University Library, and Spier Farm (cheetah project) Tuesday, June 19 Welcome: Sabrina Riley, President-elect; Ruth Swan, President; Wendy Young, Helderberg College Library Director. Over 46 participants were welcomed to the first ASDAL Conference held in Africa. This may be a record for a Conference outside the United States. Devotional: G. T. de Preez, President, Helderberg College. Text: Isaiah 12. I will give thanks to Thee O Lord. Keynote Address: People Developing People Through Libraries: The South African Story, Archie L. Dick, Professor, Department of Information Science, University of Pretoria, South Africa. Through a history of the development of libraries in South Africa, Dick conveyed the importance of libraries in the country s journey toward literacy and equality for all races. In the recent past, books and reading have contributed to the development of an attitude of forgiveness and the building of a nonracial democracy. Tribute to Chloe Foutz: DeForest Nesmith, Union College and Margaret von Hake, Columbia Union College. Recognition of ASDAL pioneer, Chloe Foutz, who recently died. Presentation: What Skills and Qualifications does a Super Librarian Need: Looking at the Competencies Needed in the Changing Library Information Science Profession, Nabisa Mbali, Helderberg College. Qualities needed of a 21 st century librarian, competencies necessary for the role, and ways an M.B.A. training can help a librarian. Tour: Helderberg College Library Poster Presentations: Creating Animated Library Tutorials with Camtasia, Lauren Matacio and Terry Robertson, Andrews University. Rationale and process of creating short animated tutorials with voiceover for use in on- and off-campus Library Instruction. Pattern of Information Sourcing and Utilization by Nigerian Private University Students: A Case Study of Babcock University, Rachael Aina, Babcock University. Report of usage study and obstacles to usage in the library at Babcock University. The New Library Building at Friedensau, Ralph Köhler, Theologischen Hochschule Friedensau. Concert: Musicians in Africa, variety of musical offerings performed by local students, faculty, and community members. Wednesday, June 20 Devotional: M. Gwala, Theology Department, Helberberg College. Text: I Thess. 5: Rejoice, pray, and in everything give thanks. Be joyful always. Presentation: Enhancing Information Literacy through Individualized Instruction, Cynthia Mae Helms, Andrews University. History of consultation service at Andrews University and how it is used to teach information literacy. Presentation: The Library and the Development of Extra-curricular Interest at Babcock University, Volume 27 number 1 3

4 Ilishan, Nigeria, Bola Atulomah, Babcock University. Study of library usage shows need for extra-curricular library materials at Babcock University to provide a holistic education for students. Presentation: Marketing Strategies, Bruce McClay, Walla Walla College. Market the library to students by seeking them out, being positive and friendly, focusing on their needs, and making the library attractive. Presentation (ARS): Issues in Collecting and Preserving Seventh-day Adventist Materials, Jim Ford, Andrews University. Practical information on collecting and preserving different types of Adventist resources. Presentation (ARS): A Report on the Historical Resources in Southern Africa, David Birkenstock, Director, Ellen G. White Research and Heritage Center, Helderberg College. Most Adventist organizations in Southern Africa have not established methods of collecting and organizing Adventist materials. Conference officers need to be sensitized to the importance of this task. The question was raised as to whether ASDAL should make a recommendation for the Divisions to work with the General Conference to provide support and training for collecting and organizing SDA materials. Business Session I Call to order by Ruth Swan, ASDAL President. Naming of Parliamentarian: DeForest Nesmith; Carolyn Gaskell, Back-up Nominating Committee Report: Sallie Alger Announcement of Election Results: Ruth Swan President-elect: Carlene Drake, Loma Linda University Member, Academic Rank & Tenure ( ): Ann Greer, Southern Adventist University Member, Constitution & Bylaws ( ): DeForest Nesmith, Union College Member, Scholarship & Awards ( ): Christy Berry, Walla Walla College Member, SDA Classification Advisory Committee ( ): Carol Nicks, Canadian University College Member, Site Planning Committee ( ): Annette Melgosa, Walla Walla College Member, Statistics Committee ( ): Paulette Johnson, Oakwood College Election of Nominating Committee ( ): Bola Atulomah, Bernard Helms, Bruce McClay, Elizabeth Mosby, Marge Seifert Election of Resolutions Committee: Paulette Johnson, Per Lisle, DeForest Nesmith, Cristina Thomsen Reports of Executive Officers: Secretary, Lauren Matacio - Minutes of 2006 Conference were accepted. ASDAL Action Editor, Sallie Alger - Share news and scholarly articles in simple format. Treasurer, Lee Wisel - As of March 3, 2007 the savings account balance at Lincoln SDA Credit Union was $ The checking account balance on May 31, 2007 was $ The Hilts Scholarship fund balance is $28, A scholarship of $1200 will be awarded this year. President-elect, Sabrina Riley - Planning for this international conference was time intensive, particularly travel arrangements. Appreciation to local committee and Executive Committee. President, Ruth Swan: The Executive Committee met and invited others to meet with them as was appropriate. All committees were productive during the year and all chairs remained in office. The Nominating Committee conducted the annual elections. The ballots were forwarded to the president and counted. Publications and publicity were approved on behalf of ASDAL and the president represented ASDAL at ASDAL Europe July 2006 and provided a presentation to librarians at Sahmyook University, Seoul Korea. The Bylaws require the Executive Committee to have the Treasurer s records audited annually. The Association has previously been unable to have this done. The Executive Committee selected Scott Handel of Handel & Associates, an independent auditing firm located in Olney, Maryland to conduct a limited scope of agreed upon procedures for the twelve month period ending May 31, 2006 at a cost of $1,200. The agreed upon procedures were as follows: 1. Review all bank reconciliations for completeness. 2. Verify that the bank balance per bank statement agrees with the reconciliation. 3. Verify that the reconciled balance agrees to the ASDAL books. Volume 27 number 1 4

5 4. Note any unusual items included in the reconciliation. 5. Perform a predictive test of ASDAL dues and compare results with ASDAL books. 6. Perform a predictive test of ASDAL conference fees and compare results with ASDAL books. 7. Inquire of management regarding any items that should be on the books that have not been recorded, or items that are on the books that should not be. 8. Report on findings. Scott Handel of Handel Associates recommended that the Association amend the bylaws to call for an internal audit or a limited scope of agreed upon procedures by an independent auditing firm. This would reduce the financial burden to the Association and serve the purposes of a small organization. VOTED: The Executive Committee will address the report outcomes and recommendations. ATTACHMENTS: Auditor s report dated June 11, 2007: Association of Seventh-day Adventist Librarians Report: Agreed Upon Procedures for the Twelve Months Ending May 31, Presentation: Resource Sharing Among SDA Universities in the African Region: Developing People, Margaret Adeogun, University of Eastern Africa, Kenya. Provision of resources has not kept pace with the growth of institutions in Africa. A consortium for resource sharing would greatly be of great benefit. Presentation: Libraries as a Place of Grace, Cristina Thomsen, Southwestern Adventist University. Libraries of grace respect the freedom of patrons to search for truth without judgment, focus on service without intimidation, and celebrate community in Christ. Tour: Ellen G. White Center, Helderberg College Thursday, June 21 Devotional: C. Zygmont, Psychology Lecturer, Helderberg College. Biblical superheroes used God s strength and power to accomplish amazing things. They inspire us today. Presentation: Elements of the Unusual, Johanna McClay, Bismarck State College, and Bruce McClay, Walla Walla College. Humorous and unusual events in libraries necessitate unique solutions. Small groups shared experiences and then reported to assembly. Business Session II Introduction of new members: Meg Flores & Jennifer Libileb, AIIS; Linda Baildam, Newbold College. President s Report - Ruth Swan. During the year, The Executive Committee updated content for the listing of Officers and Committees shown on the website filling the following vacancies: School Library Section: Recording Secretary unfilled; Membership Secretary unfilled SDA Classification Advisory Publisher: Position recommended to be eliminated; Editor Ex-Officio unfilled SDA Periodical Index Publication Board: Loma Linda Representative Carlene Drake (Bylaws appointment) Statistics Committee: Acting Chair Lauren Matacio Scholarship Award Selection Committee: Chair Cynthia Helms (Johanna McClay); Member Publicity Coordinator; Ex Officio President Coordinator for the Inter-American Chapter: Heather Rodriquez James Membership Coordinator: We recommended that this position be eliminated because it duplicates that of the Treasurer and Publicity Coordinator. Committee Reports: Publicity Christy Berry. A news release about 2006 ASDAL Conference was sent to the Southern Tidings, Atlantic Union Gleaner, Mid-American Outlook, Columbia Union Visitor, North Pacific Union Gleaner, and Southwestern Union Record. Recommends working with the Division where the conference was held for next year. Notice of ASDAL 2007 was posted in these North American Division Union papers: Southern Tidings, Lake Union Herald, Mid-America Outlook, Columbia Union Visitor, Atlantic Union, North Pacific Union Gleaner, Southwestern Union Record, Canadian Adventist Messenger, Pacific Union Recorder. Announcements were also posted on PlusLine.org (SDA Web site) Marion Dworaczek s Library Related Conferences Web site and Datebook American Libraries. Worked with Wendy and Ralph to further publicize. Local publicity was done by Wendy Young, Helderberg College. Distance Education Coordinator Ann Greer. No report. Overseas Coordinator Sergio Beccera. No report. Lee Wisel will try to contact him. Volume 27 number 1 5

6 Web Coordinator Stan Cottrell ( report). Web site has been updated with new content. Changes made to Hilts Scholarship page include donation and application information (PDF and MS Word). Registration was online with payment through PayPal. Will work with Executive Committee to find someone to redesign the Web site to allow chairs and coordinators to have more control of their content on the Web site. School Library Section Katye Hunt. A record 44 teachers and librarians attended the Pre-conference. See above section of minutes. Rank and Tenure Deanna Stevens. A survey was conducted to determine issues the committee needs to address. Nine institutions have responded to date. Results of the survey will be posted on the ASDAL Web site. Issues to explore include the terminal degree for librarians, professor rank, criteria for granting promotion or tenure for librarians, what qualifies as scholarship for librarians, and ways to influence administration to include library representation on the campus promotion committee. ALICE Council: Margaret von Hake. Council consists of 17 member institutions. Eleven databases are purchased at a cost of $223,692. The Council is working toward receiving funding from GC for databases and support for Project Manager. They have met with two GC committees NAD Curriculum Advisory Committee and World Education Advisory Committee. Response was positive but money would need to come from the Special Appropriations Committee to fund this initiative. The position of Council Chair-elect was created and Paulette Johnson was elected. Council voted to drop two requirements: needing a minimum of one year s notice before an institution could drop a database and necessity that at least three institutions be interested in a database before getting a price. Carolyn Gaskell will continue as Project Manager. Constitution & Bylaws Carolyn Gaskell. Bylaws changes: Article I, Section 3. Change to Membership Term. Payment of dues will result in membership for the current year Sept. 1 to August 31. APPROVED. Article IV, Section 6, Par. 1. APPROVED with removal of Shall not succeed himself/herself in the office more than once. Par. 2. Change duties shall be to include, but are not limited to APPROVED. (Should EC look into this more in light of letter from auditor?) Par. 3. Change to submitted to Archives and the end of the Treasurer s last term of office FAILED. Strike such and as may be required APPROVED. Par. 4. Delete annually or APPROVED. Par. 5. Change name stamp to check endorsement stamp, add include but are not limited to after duties APPROVED. Passage APPROVED. Article V, Section 2, F. Take out who are school librarians APPROVED. Article VI, Section 1. Delete and Publisher are and one member of the committee shall be from Loma Linda University APPROVED. Article VI, Section 9. Change to: The purpose of the Academic Rank and Tenure Committee is to study and make recommendations concerning the status and evaluation of librarians in Adventist institutions of higher education. The Committee may also provide resources and guidelines to assist ASDAL libraries in dealing with promotion in rank and tenure issues at their institution APPROVED. Section 9 Passage APPROVED. Article VI, Section 10. Add additional member: when the conference is outside the North American Division, a travel coordinator. Add include but not limited to in place of including APPROVED. Items for further discussion were referred to the Executive Committee to bring back next year: Addition of Travel Coordinator position. Archives what needs to be kept and should it be submitted at end of each term of office or total terms of office? Should the Treasurer use Quick Books as suggested by auditor or continue using Excel? Excel has features which the Treasurer likes for managing membership. ASDAL permanent address issues: Treasurer is address of record for the Association or should address not be tied to where an officer lives. ARS Business Session: Minneola Dixon and Cristina Thomsen were elected to the Planning Committee. Jim Ford informed the group and discussed the following SDA Web resources: Bibliography Seventh-day Adventist Publications ( rch.asp); Virtual SDA Library Catalogs ( ml)--not all catalogs are in the virtual catalog because of firewall or other system issues (refer to Steve Sowder); Adventist Pioneer Library Web site ( ASDAL s SDA Resources Volume 27 number 1 6

7 page ( SDA Manuscript Collection List ( and SDA Obituary Index ( Links to full-text (partial) are now available for a couple of magazines indexed in SDA Periodical Index ( ) such as Journal of Adventist Education, but there are problems with many publications. The Index Board is working with the editor of the Adventist Review to facilitate full-text from this publication. The General Conference Web site ( now provides access to many documents online. Breakout Session Reports: Archives and Bibliographic Services Sallie Alger. Management of archives, integrating archives and E.G. White resources. Jim Ford suggested treating SDA and non-sda same going through the process and then separate and store differently. And shared benefits of integrating archives and E.G. White resources. Union List of Periodicals has not been updated Sallie will talk to Steve Sowder. Acquisition tips for SDA materials were shared by Bernard Helms. and cataloging were discussed. Difficulties getting SDA materials at Babcock. Jim shared tips. Cataloging software was discussed. Public Services - Cynthia Helms. Marketing tactics include, but are not limited to, library fair, orientation workshops, booth at College success day, new faculty orientation, ice scream social, joint teaching, tours, contests, passing out water, food for faculty, music & creative arts, blogs, wikis, and podcasting. Public computer usage depends on number of computers and how teachers use technology. Community usage varies from full to limited usage. Circulation issues were also discussed. Directors - Cristina Thomsen. Directors discussed practical but quick and easy ways of assessment which prove the Library s contribution to successful learning. One suggestion is to make connections with new faculty as soon as possible. Collaboration among SDA libraries will be easier by creating a listserv to share ideas. Ralph Köhler will help set this up. s of SDA Directors worldwide are needed. Collection of yearly ASDAL statistics is important for support in presentations to administration. The statistics form needs to be reconfigured so it will be valuable to all SDA libraries worldwide. Educate the Adventist Accrediting Agency to the importance of having a librarian on the accrediting team. Presentation: Working as a Student Assistant in an Academic Library Setting: Academic Benefits or Not?! Sallie Alger, Andrews University. Research done to discover if working in an academic library gives student assistants an edge with their class assignments and research. Students reported that working in the library was helpful first in their school work and second in their social life. 65 out of 227 had thought of becoming a librarian as a result of working in their academic libraries! Business Session III Introduction of New Members: Rachel Aina, Babcock University; Rosemary Maturure, Solusi University; Charles Amoah, Valley View University Committee Reports: Scholarship & Awards - Cynthia Helms. Letters were sent to all members soliciting donations for the Hilts Scholarship. Because of new legislation a separate selection committee was formed for awarding the scholarship consisting of Deborah Bogdan, Union College; Debbie Andvik, Andrews University; and S&A Committee Chair, Cynthia Helms. Fundraising ideas include Sabbath School class project, virtual tea party, solicit ALICE vendors, online auction and inclusion in will. July 15 is the deadline for applications. The application form and information are on the ASDAL Web site. $1200 will be awarded this year. The procedure form was revised and submitted to the Community Foundation. This coming year our priority will be the ASDAL Lifetime Achievement Award. Johanna McClay has been designated as representative to the LIS Recruitment Ad hoc committee. SDA Classification Advisory Stan Cottrell ( ). Marilyn Crane has retired as editor of the SDA Classification Schedules. She will be replaced by Felipe Tan. A new edition will be published on the Web site soon. Committee recommends that office of Publisher be removed. Refer to Constitution & Bylaws Committee. Warren Johns has been recommended as Loma Linda University representative. SDA Periodical Index Publication Board Jim Ford. Index has a positive balance and is trying to build a reserve fund. The Board is working with Bill Knott toward linkage to online Review. A student may be hired to help with this. Volume 27 number 1 7

8 Two new international journals, Insight: Journal of Religious Studies and Journal of the Asian Adventist Seminary are now indexed. Site Planning Ralph Köhler ASDAL Conference will be at Loma Linda University June Andrews University will be the site of the 2009 Conference. ASDAL Europe will hold its next conference in Sweden July 28-31, The next international conference will be Statistics Lauren Matacio. The statistics reporting form was revised and distributed electronically on Excel. The committee will follow the recommendations of Director s Breakout Session to continue collecting annually and include international institutions. Library Manual Ad Hoc Annette Melgosa. A proposal was submitted to the General Conference for a 128 page manual focusing on key aspects of school and academic librarianship. Topical chapters will follow a pre-selected style which accommodates both types of libraries. It will be available in print and online. Committee members will ask ASDAL members to participate in writing specific portions of the manual. Volunteers should contact Melgosa. Chapter Reports: European Chapter Per Lisle, Newbold College. The European Chapter met July 24-27, 2006 at Campus Adventiste du Salève, Collonges-sous-Salève, France. Of 20 delegates from 9 European countries, only 5 were qualified librarians. The conference theme was Working Together. Topics presented were: Archives, Collection Management, Student and User Training, Developing a Mission Statement and Job Descriptions, Automation, Databases, and SAIL. ASDAL President, Ruth Swan attended and gave two presentations. Roberto Badenas, Education Secretary from the Euro-Africa Division also participated. New officers are: President Per Lisle, Newbold College, England; President-elect Kirsi Peltonen, Ekebyholm, Sweden; Secretary-Treasurer Linda Baildam, Newbold College, England; Past-president Ralph Köhler, Friedensau, Germany. The Executive Committee is working on a Mission Statement and Bylaws proposal for the Chapter. The Chapter has a listserv and Web site. The 2008 Conference in Sweden (July 28-31) will emphasize school library issues. African Chapter Librarians from 5 countries attended. This is their first time meeting together. They will submit a written request to form a chapter. Reduction of Conference Registration Fees for international participants. Referred to ASDAL Executive Committee to set fees for ASDAL Installation of New President Ruth Swan and ASDAL Exceutive Committee installed Sabrina Riley as ASDAL s new president. Banquet: Buffet dinner. Donation of books to Riverside Primary School library. Recognition of retirees Morris Iheanacho, Oakwood College; Joyce Van Scheik, Canadian University College; Margaret von Hake, Columbia Union College. Resolutions Committee Report. Sabbath, June 23 Sabbath School and Church, Helderberg College Church Afternoon tour of Vergelegen Historic Farm. Lauren Matacio, ASDAL Secretary, Instruction Librarian, James White Library, Andrews University, Berrien Springs, Michigan (matacio@andrews.edu) RESOLUTIONS COMMITTEE REPORT By Paulette McLean Johnson, on behalf of the committee! For years the Resolutions Committee has made us laugh or squirm. Some years are more memorable than others and one never knows what to expect. Much depends on how observant the members have been; how much help they get from fellow colleagues; and how creatively they present the resolutions. This year s committee included Per Lisle, DeForest Nesmith, Cristina Thomsen, and Paulette Johnson. The resolutions commended our conference hosts; acknowledged our retirees; featured ASDAL honeymooners and newest baby. They also drew attention to the joys and perils of air travel and adjusting to a different time zone/culture. Whatever the final product, members usually enjoy themselves in the process. The committee drafted 17 resolutions: 1. Be it resolved that Asher Riley is our youngest recruit and is eligible to receive the lifetime Volume 27 number 1 8

9 membership award. Be it resolved that Auntie Erin must be present to claim the award. 2. Be it resolved that ASDAL retirees, Margaret von Hake, Morris Iheanacho, and Joyce van Schiek be acknowledged by ASDAL for their many years of service to SDA librarianship. 3. Be it resolved that ASDAL honeymooners, Frosty and Janet, document for other couples how to get a free night in the city of love. 4. Be it resolved that South African Airways will henceforth become the official airlines of ASDAL. Sallie and Vern get to choose their airline. 5. Be it resolved that the official ASDAL attire include layers, layers, and layers. 6. Be it resolved that this conference be known as the conference of firsts: first wine tasting party; first full-length concert sans banquet; first volunteer project; first movie night series; and first traveling gavel. 7. Be it resolved that you can take librarians away from their countries but you cannot take their away from them. 8. Be it resolved that Vern and Sallie Alger receive the highest commendation for consistency in conference attire. 9. Be it resolved that Chloe is greatly missed. Had she been here, Lee would have been on time for every trip. 10. Be it resolved that Helderberg College must be Commended for hosting ASDAL s first wine tasting party ; first movie night series; and first full length concert. 11. Be it resolved that the hazards of ASDAL include: lost luggage, 6 AM alarms, hot and cold showers, super sized servings, and dinner mints. 12. Be it resolved that, Ralph, former conference photographer, not fear other photographers with bigger cameras. 13. Be it resolved that Bola Atalawah be commended for a asking questions in three part harmony. 14. Be it resolved that Dramamine and kwells become part of the conference packet provided to attendees in order to deal with rough seas, quirky questions, and steep stairs. 15. Be it resolved that ASDAL market its new mascot named Lady of Grace. 16. Be it resolved that an ad hoc committee be formed among ASDAL membership to prepare and peddle an unauthorized biography of Dr. Rosetta Stone for the creative use of college students. This committee is also charged with writing a summary of the biography for Wikipedia. 17. Be it resolved that this is a library. Microfiche and floppy disks are not served here. You had to be there a good time was shared by all! MANGOS, BLACK BEANS & DEWEY By Gloria Sepulveda In July my husband and I went to El Seminario Adventista de Cuba in Santiago de Vega, Cuba. My husband was teaching Cuban pastors working toward a Master s degree. I was apprehensive about what would happen once there, since we were not able to travel directly to Cuba. First we flew to Mexico. My worst fears never materialized; on the contrary the experience was positive, enlightening, and instructive. While my husband was teaching I visited the library, my favorite place. After introducing myself to the librarian I asked if I could help. The smile on one of the librarian s face said it all. I spent several hours every day while I was there working and helping. I cataloged AV materials and books in English since none of them speaks or reads English. I found out that Yolexa and Amelia Sepulveda were in charge of the library, but had no training in library science. Both of them had a BA in Religion and Theology, the only career available for SDA women in Cuba. I have never been surrounded by so many women with BAs in Religion, doing secretarial jobs, teaching, working as deans of the dormitory, nutritionists, and accountants. The library at the Seminary is a nice place, probably the most cheerful place on campus. It has AC, one of the few places that you can go to read and write without sweating profusely. The tables, chairs, and Volume 27 number 1 9

10 stacks are neatly arranged and well kept. The two librarians take turns working from 8 am to 11 pm. and, during finals or when term papers are due, they stay until past midnight. The conditions under which they work are less than ideal. One day we could not finish processing materials for lack of tape, labels, book cards, ink and paper for the printer. It was hard for me to believe that they did not have such basic supplies. But the fact is that the economic embargo imposed by the United States on the island nation limits many of the supplies that are taken for granted here in the U. S. However, in spite of the many limitations, they survive with what they have. What got to me was seeing the librarians using the 1955 edition of the Dewey Decimal System, a book not only old, but falling apart and totally inadequate for the job they have to do. The role women play in Cuba is rather amazing. The director of the Seminary is a woman, Dr. Esther Diaz. Both librarians not only work in the library and manage their homes but they are also a great source of stability and support for all of the students in the seminary, many of which are women. The Dean of Student s wife, who lives on campus, is also a medical doctor. Everyday she hops on a scooter and goes to her clinic where she sees several dozen patients. After a full day s work she comes back on campus on a purely volunteer basis sees students and faculty. This dedication to a cause is even more amazing when you consider the salary is less than 20 dollars a month. I left Cuba humbled by the conditions in which the Cuban people are living and the positive, encouraging tone of their lives. We were invited to the homes of most of the professors and administrators of the Seminario; and we knew that the meals they offered with such kindness probably meant that the family would go without for days and maybe weeks just so they could make us feel at home. We made many friends and I left hoping to do much more for the library. Gloria Sepulveda, Media Resources Director, Eva B. Dykes Library, Oakwood College, Huntsville, AL, (gsepulveda@oakwood,edu) The Journal of Research on Christian Education seeks manuscripts and book reviews on all aspects of Christian Education, particularly relating to the Protestant tradition. This journal is edited by Larry D. Burton, Professor of Teacher Education at Andrews University. It is a peer reviewed journal published twice a year by Routledge. Submission guidelines are available online at: Additional information can be obtained from Burton by at jrce@andrews.edu or telephone A special issue on the theme Christian Education in Africa is in the planning stages. Scholars from Africa are urged to submit research articles and book reviews for this special issue to Burton or the guest editor, Constance Nwosu, Professor of Education and English at Babcock University in Nigeria (cnwosu@babcockuni.edu.ng). The deadline for manuscript submission is May African librarians who presented at ASDAL last June at Helderberg College are encouraged to submit their papers for publication in this journal. Lauren Matacio, Andrews University matacio@andrews.edu ADVENTIST RESOURCES COLUMN By Tony Zbaraschuk Almost from its beginning, Adventism has wrangled over the relationship between the Old and New Testaments. Skip MacCarty s In granite or ingrained? : what the old and new covenants reveal about the Gospel, the Law, and the Sabbath. (Berrien Springs, Michigan: Andrews University Press, 2007; ISBN ; 327 p.) is a worthy attempt to cover the same ground. While MacCarty organizes matters around a comparison between the old and new covenants of Scripture, much of this appears to be a restatement of the standard Adventist position in new vocabulary. I m glad to see that MacCarty engages thinkers outside the normal Adventist tradition (for instance, Calvin and Stott both appear in the footnotes), and the book is evidently addressed to a wider audience than just the SDA church. Recommended for any libraries involved in training theologians or where the library s community has been discussing law vs. grace or covenant issues. Volume 27 number 1 10

11 Paul Z. Gregor s Life and visions of Daniel (Mandeville, Jamaica: Northern Caribbean University, 2005; no ISBN provided; 194 p.) is a rather light-weight commentary on the book of Daniel--it s a bit disenheartening to see the phrase Most commentators agree that, followed by references to two recent Adventist popular works and one Broadman commentary (p. 153). Still, the explanations are reasonably well-done and this would be a good introduction to Daniel for someone unfamiliar with the book. Recommended if you re trying to be a completist on Daniel commentaries, but let s hope that further contributions from the Caribbean are of higher quality. The AY story: a brief history of youth ministry in the Seventh-day Adventist church (Collegedale, Tennessee: College Press, 2005; ISBN ; 132 p.) follows volume to Matilda Erickson s Missionary volunteers and their work (1922) and Nathaniel Krum s The MV story (1963) as a required work for Adventist libraries. (Catalogers, however, are warned that the statement on the t.p. verso that it is a third edition of those works is a publishing blurb rather than a bibliographically accurate statement! Also, the footnoting in the first chapter none of the others have references is astoundingly bad.) The book covers the older histories, then tries valiantly to cover the scope of the Adventist youth movement in the modern world, with good text and many illustrations (often colored), describing the entire globe as best it can in the allotted space. The final chapter on the future of Adventist youth ministry is probably a must-read for any of your patrons involved with the subject. Highly recommended. Herbert E. Douglass, God at risk: the cost of freedom in the great controversy (Roseville, California: Amazing Facts, 2004; ISBN X; 480 p.) is another fairly standard explication of Adventist beliefs about the whole issue of God, Satan, and the end times. Well-written, useful for evangelism; probably useful for at least some theology classes, recommended but not essential. The last book for this column is Delmer G. Ross Iner S. Ritchie: medical evangelist (Riverside, California: Stahl Center Publications, 2007; ISBN ; 353 p.), a very scholarly example of that perennial Adventist genre, the biography of the missionary doctor. Working extensively with materials gathered by Ritchie s daughter Inelda Christianson, Ross provides a detailed account of Ritchie s life, family, and medical missionary work in Mexico, including the founding of Montemorelos. Highly recommended. Tony Zbaraschuk, Special Collections Librarian and Archivist, La Sierra University Library, La Sierra University, Riverside, California (tzbarasc@lasierra.edu) FROM A DISTANCE Distance Learning and Online Research Resources at FHCHS By Dr. Dan Lim, Assistant VP of Academic Administration, Educational Technology, and Distance Learning, Florida College of Health Science. Submitted to Ann T. Greer, Coordinator of the From a Distance column Distance learning has reached a new milestone in 2007 at the Florida Hospital College of Health Sciences (FHCHS) in Orlando, Florida. With more than half of her current 2,200 students now pursuing degrees completely online, it has brought about new potentials and some interesting challenges. "The reality of distance education is here. We can participate in it or ignore it. If we ignore it, we do that to the institution's peril. Without the whole infrastructure of distance education, the Adventist education is at risk. Other institutions are already taking our youth because of convenience and cost. Our students will select institutions based on what they want and it won't be us", says Dr. David Greenlaw, President of the Florida Hospital College of Health Sciences. The distance campus of the college has the largest enrollment (more than 600 students) of radiography bachelor completion degree program in the nation. The other large distance bachelor degree completion program is nursing, enrolling about 350 distance BSN students. A projected growth of another 200 new distance students will be added to the distance BSN by Fall of next year. To meet the growing demand for registered nurses, plans are in place to deliver an Associate Degree in Nursing (ASN) online in the near future. A new distance bachelor degree program in Diagnostic Medical Sonography was launched this Fall. Another new distance program launched this year was a distance certificate program in CT/MRI. Most of the distance students are adult learners who are working professionals in their respective allied health fields. Volume 27 number 1 11

12 One of the challenges in distance learning at FHCHS is engaging distance students in using online research resources. The first strategy is to integrate library research databases within the course management system so that distance students may see them all the time in the course menu. They need not navigate away from the course interface. Enabling distance students to get into those research databases without going through a secondary login is underway. Some interactive tutorials on how to use the research databases is being developed. The interactive tutorials will become a part of the course management system s orientation course for new distance students. The label in the course menu of each course may just be Search. The Search term may be more in tune with the new generation of learners and we hope to steer them first to the more reputable research databases before defaulting them to Google. The goal is making online research resources an integral part of all distance courses. The second strategy is creating a series of information literacy games. Some of them may include incentives in the form of small prizes. Information literacy games may provide a compelling way for distance students to familiarize themselves with what they need to know about doing research online. The applicable games include quiz games, multi-player games, and treasure-hunt games. These games will assess distance students knowledge and skills in using online research tools applicable in their distance courses. The third strategy is training library staff to help support students in navigating and using the course management system. The library staff may become the information literacy consultants within the distance courses, providing pertinent information to students who are doing research online and answering their questions within the discussion forums or chat rooms. The goal of this strategy is to improve library staff presence among distance students. For more information about distance learning at Florida Hospital College of Health Sciences, please check online at Ann Greer, Distance Ed., ILL, & Instruction Librarian, McKee Library, Southern Adventist University, Collegedale, Tennessee (atgreer@southern.edu) BYTES & BITS Andrews University New Personnel at Andrews University Library The vacancy created by Wolfhard Touchard s retirement has now been filled by Silas Marques Oliveira. Silas joins the Department of Information Services at James White Library, Andrews University, as the reference, database, and offcampus services librarian. Besides holding a bachelor s degree in Religion/Theology, he has a bachelor s degree, a master s degree in Library Science, and a Ph.D. in Library and Information Science. Although he was born in Brazil, Silas is not new to Midwest winters because he spent part of his childhood at Andrews University and his adolescent years in Chicago when his father was in the United States to further his education. Later on, Silas came with his own family to the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign for his doctoral studies. His dissertation is entitled Collection Evaluation through Citation Checking: A Comparison of Three Sources. He has had various administrative positions: Assistant Director, Instituto Adventista de Ensino Library, Sao Paulo, Brazil (SDA University in Brazil); Head of the Documentation Center, Head of the Automation Department, and Head of the Reference Department at the Universidade Federal de Vicosa s Main Library, Minas Gerais, Brazil. He spent the last 22 years in teaching library science classes (collection development, user studies, evaluation of library services, and managementrelated courses) and in thesis/dissertation advising at the Pontifica Universidade Catolica de Campinas in Sao Paulo. For two years, he was Coordinator of the Graduate School of Library and Information Studies at the same school. He taught leadership and management courses at the Adventist College in Brazil. He was visiting professor at the Universidad Carlos III, Madrid, Spain and the Florida Christian University, Orlando, Florida. His wife, Vashti, is an educator and psychologist. The Oliveiras have two children: Vinicius who currently works at Loma Linda, California, and Silaine who is working towards a master s degree in community counseling at Andrews University (AU). Volume 27 number 1 12

13 * * * Another addition to the Department of Information Services is Muritha Mutale, the new Interlibrary Loan Manager. She replaces Sandra White who retired after 25 years of service at AU. After teaching elementary and middle schools for over 20 years in the public school system, Muritha has decided to switch to a library career. Instead of managing a classroom full of kids, she is now managing an office with college students, connecting with patrons and librarians, and learning all the details involved in lending, borrowing, and record keeping. She left the Caribbean to pursue her education at AU where she eventually received a Bachelor of Science in Education degree (major in Elementary Education and Science, minor in English) and a Master of Arts degree in Education (major in Research and Statistical Methodology). Muritha is married to Joseph Mutale, owner and administrator of Medic Choice Services, Inc. They have two childen: Jaime, a freshman at AU, and Kelsey, an eighth-grader at Berrien Springs Middle School. Cynthia Mae Helm (helmsc@andrews.edu) Angel Project In April of this year, the ANGEL Program left the campus of Southern Adventist University. McKee Library was ready to start their renovation phase and they desperately needed the space that ANGEL took up in the basement. We are now completely under the Southern Union Conference and are leasing a house from the University just down the road from the campus. The ANGEL staff certainly appreciates the support that SAU provided ANGEL for the last 25 years. With the move came a new website. If you can t remember anything else about ANGEL, remember our website: All of our contact information is there as well as a map of where we are in relation to Southern, who we are and what we do, and the library catalogs for all of the participating schools are online now! Kayte Hunt (khunt@angelprogram.net) Atlantic Union College The G. Eric Jones Library at Atlantic Union College is happy to announce a recent donation of $27,000. This generous gift will contribute to the purchase of a new Information Center at AUC s library, which will include new computer equipment and furniture, a new security system, and a custom made reference desk. The donation was given in honor of the many years of dedicated service rendered at AUC by Dr. H. Roger Bothwell and Dr. Ian A. Bothwell. We are exited to be able to offer additional reference services to the AUC learning community through this gift and look forward to continued growth and success in supporting all our students learning endeavors. Monica K. McCarter (monica.mccarter@auc.edu) Canadian University College On the retirement of Joyce Van Scheik, Carol Nicks became library director. Carol has served as Assistant Librarian at CUC for the past 14 years. Sheila Clark, previously at Walla Walla College, Washington, was hired as Assistant Librarian, with duties primarily in public services. Sheila is a graduate of the MLIS program at the University of Alberta. Already we have felt the impact of her expertise in information literacy training. Our previous Supervisor, Technical Services, moved to another position at CUC. Wilmer Tenerife, with a certificate as a Library Technician from Seneca College in Ontario, replaced her. Wilmer is a graduate of CUC and worked at the library as a student, so is familiar with our system. We were thankful that there were competently trained people available for all the positions. Carol Nicks (cnicks@cauc.ca) Columbia Union College Margaret J. von Hake retired as director of Weis Library at Columbia Union College on June , while on tour in South Africa following the ASDAL conference. She joined the library staff in 1962 and has served as director for the last 40 years. Volume 27 number 1 13

14 During her tenure, Margaret helped name the library in honor of Theofield G. Weis, changed from closed stacks to open access, separated the bound periodicals from the book collection, changed from DDC to LC classification, implemented an integrated library automation system, and obtained full professor status for long-time members of the library staff. She served the college as chair of the 2001 Institutional Self-Study Steering Committee for the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Higher Education. She also chaired the committee and wrote the 2007 Periodic Review Report for Middle States. She was on the board of Congress of Academic Library Directors of Maryland when the Maryland Digital Library (MDL) concept was born. MDL provides electronic resources to academic libraries in the state at consortium prices. She strongly advocated that CALD, as the body that is most inclusively representative of academic libraries in Maryland, have a voice in the MDL governance structure. I really think it might not have happened without her, said Nancy Magnuson, Goucher College Library Director, friend and colleague. Margaret employed at least eight students while they earned their Master of Library Science degrees including current ASDAL members: Stan Cottrell, Lee Marie Wisel and Karla Britian, former members David Rios, Alan Hecht, Sarah Endres and several others. At spring graduation, the college honored Professor von Hake with Professor Emeritus status and by naming the new heritage room the Margaret J. von Hake Heritage Room in her honor and in recognition of her years of service to CUC. Margaret has just agreed to serve ASDAL this year as Overseas Library Coordinator while she continues clearing out her files and transferring them to the CUC archives. She plans to retire to southern California. Lee Marie Wisel (lwisel@cuc.edu) Friedensau Adventist University Our new library building is growing fast. Since March, when the groundbreaking took place, we have finished the 3rd level of the building. Go to the following site to view the ongoing progress: On Sept, 27th there will be a topping-out ceremony which was a treat from the builder. On March 20th the building will be finished! Ralph Köhler (Ralph.Koehler@ThH-Friedensau.de) La Sierra University The La Sierra Library recently received a large stock of back issues of Adventist Heritage. Since we already have a nice complete set, we'd like to provide these to a good home at the cost of postage. Please let us know which issues you want, and your address; we'll calculate postage and let you know how much to pay (if we have the issue(s) in question.) Tony Zbaraschuk (tzbarasc@lasierra.edu) Oakwood College Our enrollment is at The President took a dive in the pool this week, keeping his promise of a few years back that, when enrollment hits 1800, he would take the plunge, fully clothed in his best suit. Well he did, with the local press watching! More than likely next school year, we will be Oakwood University (in name only). We will be offering one Masters in Pastoral Studies program. Heather Rodriquez-James joined us as Cataloguer this week. Eva B. Dykes Library Welcomes Heather Rodriquez-James Heather Rodriguez-James, a native of New York, earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Spanish, with a minor in Biology, from Atlantic Union College in After teaching a combined class of seventh and eighth graders at Jackson Heights S.D.A. School in Woodside, New York, for two and a half years, she worked at the Volume 27 number 1 14

15 New School for Social Research and then The Dime Savings Bank of New York. It was while working at the bank that she became interested in librarianship. She completed the Masters in Library Science from Queens College, CUNY, in In Romans 8:28, God promises that All things work together for good., and through tragedy, in August 1996, Heather accepted a call to work in Jamaica, at Northern Caribbean University, as the Director of Library Services. Heather oversaw the transition of the college library into a university library, when the then, West Indies College, became Northern Caribbean University in It was during her tenure that the library adopted its first integrated library system; the electronic security system was introduced; databases were added to the collection; inter-library loans with the other libraries of the nation was also implemented; and strides were made towards greater collaboration with other libraries and professional organizations. Due to networking that is possible through organizations such as the Association of Seventh-day Adventist Librarians (ASDAL), Heather recently accepted the position of Cataloguing Librarian at Oakwood College. She realizes that the work will be challenging, but she looks forward to working Oakwood s faculty, staff, and students. Heather holds membership in the American Library Association, ASDAL, and College Library Network. Heather is married to Gilbert James and has two stepsons, and four daughters. She enjoys spending time with family, reading, listening to music and bowling. Morris Iheanacho Retires Morris Iheanacho s professional career began in 1970 with the State of Michigan where he served as librarian at Michigan Training Unit in Ionia. His future plans changed when he accepted a call from Dr. Richard Hamill, President of Andrews University at the time, in the Fall of 1975 to serve as head librarian at the Adventist Seminary of West Africa (ASWA - now Babcock university) located in Western Nigeria. The college had recently affiliated with Andrews University and a person with a graduate degree in library science was needed to supervise the library. He served at the Adventist Seminary of West Africa for four years when his life and plans changed again, not of his doing but of God s. It happened when Dr. and Mrs. Calvin Rock visited ASWA in the summer of 1979 and met Morris. It was customary for the President or Business Manager of the college to give visiting dignitaries a tour of the campus, but both individuals were attending a meeting in another part of the country and it became Morris lot to show them the campus. In one of their conversations Morris mentioned that he was planning to return to Michigan to work for the State. Dr. Rock told him that if he wanted to work for Caesar, he should go to work for the State, but if he wanted to work for the Lord he should come to Oakwood College. He also asked Morris to call him when he returned to the U.S. Morris did not have an interest in working at Oakwood College so was waiting for the official letter from Michigan to arrive. However, his wife, Shirley, reminded him of Dr. Rock s request and he called him. An interview was scheduled. Dr. Rock offered him the job of catalog librarian and he accepted it. Two days later when he returned to Washington, D.C. where his family was staying temporarily, the letter from Michigan arrived. It came too late. Thus began Morris 27½-year-service at a place called Oakwood College. During Morris tenure at Oakwood, he cataloged over 130,000 books; managed the transition from the card catalog to the online catalog; assisted with reference; served on various committees, including the Faculty Senate; was actively involved in the Association of Seventh-day Adventist Librarians; and provided consistent guidance to his colleagues in the library. Morris met his charming wife, Shirley, while both were students at Andrews University; he, a graduate student, and she, an undergraduate. God had a hand in placing these two individuals together. Their career in denominational service spans a total of 77 years. Morris is a graduate of Newbold College where he received his bachelor s degree, and Western Michigan University, a master s degree in Library Science. He is the proud father of three beautiful daughters: Ngozi, Chioma, and Akunna, and two handsome grandsons, Nikolas and Timothy, his pride and joy. Volume 27 number 1 15

16 Morris and Shirley plan to enjoy the retirement years by remaining active in the Oakwood Community, traveling, and spending time with family. Paulette McLean Johnson Southern Adventist University We ve been busy in McKee Library this summer. If you came to visit the library at the beginning of our new school year and stayed on the main floor you would have no idea that this summer a lot of hard work took place to make much needed improvements to our library facility. If you had been dropped on 2 nd floor or on the lower level you may have wondered where you were. We are excited, the students have been wowed, and our facility is the popular place to be. The first phase of our library cosmetic update has been completed. Planning for this project began in 2006 but was put on hold until February 2007 due to other university facility priorities and lack of funding. The lower and second levels have a totally different and new look. Work began after school let out in May and continued through September. ANGEL moved to their new location in a house on University Drive in April allowing us to reclaim much needed space on the lower level. The lower level now houses the Writing Center, a dedicated instruction lab with 20 desktop computers, 2 data projectors with a Smartboard and a screen, a library conference room, additional vault space, and a room to house some of the 38,000 books that were relocated to the lower level. Funding for compact storage will allow us some years of growth and will be housed in 2 rooms on the lower level. This project will be done in the next few months. New carpet, paint, lighting, glass fronted rooms and new furniture complete the lower level. Second floor saw the removal of some walls that housed the Writing Center, multipurpose room, and computer lab with the addition of a librarian s office and a media group viewing room. There is a media service desk, 10 media viewing stations, 24 computers available for student use in the main area, and 24 study carrels. New tables provide outlets for laptop plug in and the rearrangement of the book stacks allows for natural light to flow in through the windows and for 2 nd floor to be ADA compliant. Comfortable seating with tablet arms around the outer edges allows for more laptop plug in. New carpet, paint, a gallery system to display artwork, signage, flat screen TV to display library information and announcements, furniture, live plants, and accent pieces such as end tables, ottomans, vases, globe, and floor lamps complete the 2 nd floor. The second phase of the library project will take place during the summer of The main floor will be renovated. Plans are to build offices, 2 workrooms behind the new circulation desk, 2 group study rooms, a periodicals department service desk and remove some walls. 6 patron computers will be added to the existing 20 patron computers on the main floor. New carpet, paint, furnishings and signage will complete the project. A fire detection system has been installed and in the second phase of the project a sprinkler system will be installed. New lighting as well as ceiling tile will be installed during the second phase of the project on the main and second floor. Library staff worked extremely hard alongside Plant Services to get this phase of the project completed. Some material was weeded from the collection and books selected for relocation to the lower level. The remaining books on 2 nd floor were shifted, some four times. 88 sections of shelving were removed from 2 nd floor to be able to turn the book stacks to allow more natural light and to become ADA compliant. In other news Patricia Beaman and Marge Seifert attended the ASDAL conference in South Africa, June A search committee, chaired by the Vice President for Academic Administration, is seeking a replacement for Genevieve Cottrell who has decided to step down as Director of Libraries December 31, She will still be working at the library as a half-time cataloger. Genevieve Cottrell (gcottrell@southern.edu) Volume 27 number 1 16

17 Before: During: Sheila Clark left us last July and headed north to Canadian University College, her alma mater. Annette Melgosa is transitioning this year from her role as Periodicals Librarian to that of Instruction/Access services Librarian. Presently, she s juggling both departments with the help of two staff members whose hours have been increased to full-time for the interim. Christy Berry is ably assisting by teaching a larger number of instruction sessions. As we look to fill our periodicals librarian position, we ve reconfigured its responsibilities to be more in tune with the electronic journals and other resources we are acquiring. The new position will be called Electronic Resources: Periodicals (see below). We envision that eventually it will encompass the library s databases and tools optimizing linkages between electronic journals and databases. Carolyn Gaskell (carolyn.gaskell@wallawalla.edu) After: Librarian Position Walla Walla University Walla Walla University has an opening for an energetic, service-oriented librarian to join the library team as the Electronic Resources/Periodicals Librarian. Tenure-track, academic rand--depending upon qualifications. Reports to Director of Libraries. Position opens July 1, 2008 or earlier. Walla Walla University Name Change By now most of you have heard that as of September 1, 2007, Walla Walla College no longer exists. In its place is Walla Walla University. As a result, our URLs and addresses have changed as well. The library s site is now And our addresses are as follows: first name. last name@wallawalla.edu Staffing Changes Not only has the name changed for our institution, but the library has undergone some staffing changes as well. This position manages the Serials Department including selection, ordering, receiving, invoicing, licensing, binding, processing, and record maintenance for a collection of 800 current print and 2,000+ electronic serial titles, including 6 e-journal collections. Ensures continued access to those collections. Establishes and maintains relationships with vendors. Hires, trains, supervises, and evaluates staff of 6-8 student assistants and one paraprofessional. Provides leadership in planning and managing serials operations including collection development and management of the Millennium serials control system from Innovative Interfaces Inc. Coordinates cataloging of new titles with T.S. department and supervises binding preparation and processing. Provides reference service one evening per week as well as some weekend hours and participates in bibliographic instruction, library orientation, and end- Volume 27 number 1 17

18 user training activities. Contributes to the Library s Web site and performs other duties as assigned. Works effectively with faculty, library staff, and a variety of university departments. Interested Seventh-day Adventists send or letter of application, resume, and three recent references, including phone numbers, to: Carolyn Gaskell Director of Libraries Walla Walla University 104 S. College Ave. College Place, WA Carolyn.Gaskell@wallawalla.edu ALA Poster ASDAL OFFICERS, President: Sabrina Riley, UC President-Elect: Carlene Drake, LLU Past President: Ruth Swan, FAMU 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 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: Volume 27 number 1 18

19 Our Gracious Hosts Babsie Mpiko (and daughter), Barenise Peffer, Helen Gonchorova, Wendy Young, Lyuba Mills, and Yvette Sparrow Helderberg College Volume 27 number 1 19

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