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Page 14 • Cognotes 2011 Annual Conference Preview Update NEW ORLEANS Wikimedia Director to Speak at ALA President’s Program S ue Gardner will join American Library Association (ALA) President Roberta Stevens at her President’s Program to speak about one of the most popular Internet sensations of this decade. The program, titled “Wikipedia: Past, Present, and Future,” will be held on Sunday June 26, from 3:30 - 5:30 p.m. during the ALA Annual Conference in New Orleans. Gardner is executive director of the Wikimedia Foundation, the non-profit charitable organization that operates Wikipedia and nine other free-knowledge wikis. Wikimedia operates the largest collaboratively edited reference projects in the world, including Wikipedia, one of the world’s 10 most popular sites. Since her arrival at Wikimedia, Gardner has introduced major initiatives focused on organizational maturity, long-term sustainability and increased participation, reach and quality of the Foundation’s free-knowledge projects. Gardner was formerly head of CBC. CA, the Internet platform for the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, Canada’s radio, TV and new media public broadcaster and the nation’s largest journalistic organization. Under her leadership, CBC.CA experienced a historic audience surge and “Wikipedia: Past, Present, and Future,” will be held on Sunday June 26, from 3:30 - 5:30 p.m. launched many new major multimedia technologies, including podcasting, breaking news alerts, live event blogging and many forms of user interaction. Gardner has worked in all forms of media to create high quality, awardwinning programming. As a journalist, she specialized in pop culture, social issues and media analysis, covering stories such as manipulation of the news media during the first Gulf War, the rise of gated communities in California and the racial implications of the return of the death penalty to New York. For more information regarding the Annual Conference, please visit www. alaannual.org Celebrating Libraries: The Power of Renewal and Service to Their Communities ALA 2011 Membership Meeting CLICK HERE ANNUAL CONFERENCE C ome join fellow members and ALA officers at the annual membership meeting on Saturday June 25, 3:30 – 5:00 p.m., in the MCC, LaNouvelle Orleans Ballroom. This year we are focusing on libraries and the communities we serve and support. Two speakers from the New Orleans area will talk about post-Katrina rebuilding of their respective libraries and the impact these libraries had on their communities. Linda Hill-Smith, Curator/Archivist at the Center for African/African American Studies at Southern University, and Idella Washington, currently the librarian at William Hart Elementary School in Gretna, Louisiana, and former librarian at the Benjamin Franklin High School in New Orleans, will talk about the challenges and successes of serving campus communities after Katrina and the key role libraries played in their students’ lives. Celebrate libraries and their powerful service to the community! In addition, join us for reports from the ALA Executive Director Keith Michael Fiels, ALA President Roberta A. Stevens, and ALA President-Elect Molly Raphael on the “state of the Association.” Time is reserved at every ALA membership meeting for resolutions on topics brought by the membership that can help shape association policy. Your ideas and votes matter. Come, participate and help shape the future of the association. ALA/Proquest Scholarship Bash rt Suppo um Spectr ips! rsh Schola Great way to kick off conference ! Captivating Venue! The Scholarship Bash began in New Orleans in 1999 and has raised over $750,000 and provided numerous scholarships including more than 100 to Spectrum Scholars. Help provide more scholarships in the city where it all began while enjoying a night out with colleagues. WHEN: 8:00 – 11:00 PM, Saturday, June 25 WHERE: National World War II Museum COST: $35/person (includes dessert reception, entertainment and admission) WHY: Proceeds support ALA MLS Scholarships Tickets are tax-deductible, as applicable by law. s food Deliciou ks! and drin Click here to register and purchase your bash tickets! http://www.alaannual.org/ http://www.CBC.CA http://www.alaannual.org/ http://www.alaannual.org/content/travel-housing-and-registration-information http://www.alaannual.org/content/alaproquest-scholarship-bash

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Friday’s Opening General Session Features Dan Savage
ALA Annual Conference Exhibits to Open Friday Afternoon
Visit New Artist Alley, Mobile App Pavilion
Auditorium Speaker Series Attracts Range of Authors
Writer, Actor Molly Shannon at Closing General Session
ALA Mobile Connects at Annual
Pat DiNizio of The Smithereens at Wrap Up Rev Up!
ALA Annual Conference Exhibits Morial Convention Center, New Orleans, LA Halls G-JJ
ERT Silent Auction to Benefit Christopher J. Hoy/ERT Scholarship
Wikimedia Director to Speak at ALA President’s Program
Celebrating Libraries: The Power of Renewal and Service to Their Communities
“What’s Cooking @ ALA” Cooking Stage Schedule
The Graphic Novel Stage
Now Showing @ALA
ForeWord Reviews Book of the Year Awards Ceremony Moves to ALA Annual Conference in New Orleans
Washington Office Update to Feature Accessibility Initiative, Disaster Preparedness Tips
Shuttle Bus Schedule
Grow A Network of Loyal Support @ Your Library
Learn the Basics about Grants
AASL Launches Online Lesson Plan Database
Join the Celebration: Stonewall Book Awards Mark Their 40th
Enter to Win the $20,000+ Great Graphic Novel Library Giveaway
Lauren Myracle Headlines AASL Awards Luncheon
Wedgeworth to Explore Past, Future of Library Literacy Programs at 2011 Coleman Lecture
Authors, Illustrators Discuss “Trickster” Graphic Novel and Honoring Cultures
Diversity in Action at Annual Conference
The PopTop Stage Schedule
Large Print Books for Baby Boomers
Town Hall Meeting on Diversity
PLA Preconferences Dedicated to Public Library Professionals
AASL Presents Preconferences
Karioth to Present AASL President’s Program
Joint Conference of Librarians of Color to Host June 24 Fundraising Reception
AASL to Recognize Million Dollar Mark
Programs Focus on Daniel Ellsberg, the Pentagon Papers, Current Events

ALA Cognotes New Orleans Preview Update