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Contents of June/July 1998 American Libraries
News Fronts
8 ALA
- Sarah Long Wins ALA Presidency
- OITP Gets Gates Library Foundation Money
- Chapter Report, by Christine Watkins
- Special Chapter Report: Texas Does It Bigger, by Stuart C. A. Whitwell
20 Washington
- 30,000 Apply for Initial Universal-Service Discounts
- Gore Backs Internet for Poor, Rural Schools
- Child Protection Act Introduced in House
- Legislative Day Advocates Take Their Message to Capitol Hill
24 USA
- Computer Crash Strikes Suburban Chicago Libraries
- With a $2-Billion Surplus, NYC Mayor Slashes Libraries
40 International
- Argentina Puts the Library at the Center of the Global Village, by Adan Griego and Carlos R. Delgado
- Delegation to Eastern Europe Returns Enriched and Eager, by Susan Roman
Features
60 A Global Perspective
BY ROBERT WEDGEWORTH
Librarians can build more meaningful worldwide connections.
66 The Dag Hammarskjöld Library Reaches Out
BY RON CHEPESIUK
The United Nations is creating a library without walls.
70 Librarians in Robes
BY MICHAEL HUFF
In Vietnam's Mekong Delta, monks preserve traditional Khmer culture.
74 A Pageant of Cultures: The Libraries of Cairo
BY MARY I. PIETTE
This complicated city is home to a reading public as diverse as its streets.
78 Inside Russian Libraries
BY ROXANNE BAXTER MENDRINOS
Post-Perestroika Russian libraries are racing to expand their reach.
82 Technology and Tradition: The Future's in the Balance
BY SUSAN NALL BALES
Benton Foundation research confirms the public's faith in traditional library services.
88 Conference Call: A Dangerous Liaison?
Be prepared for the upcoming Council debate over ALA's ties to the Boy Scouts with this Michael Golrick and Tom Budlong exchange.
Conference Preview
94 Last-Minute Local Touches at ALA Annual
ALA connects the world to Washington with a circuit of programs and events.
102 Volunteer Day Is Catching On
BY BARBARA WITTKOPF
ALA offers another opportunity to make a hands-on difference.
105 Multicultural Cuisine in the Capital
ALA Washington staffers lobby for the best in food and drink.
114 Exhibits Locator
Departments
46 Money Matters
48 Reader Forum
50 ALA President's Message
"Expanding Our Global Reach to Enhance Our Local Touch"
BY BARBARA J. FORD
52 Editorial
"Talking to Ourselves about Library Education"
BY LEONARD KNIFFEL
58 On My Mind
"Global Reach Is Complicated Only by Human Relations"
BY PEGGY SULLIVAN
118 Executive Board Quarterly Report
120 Currents
122 Internet Librarian
"Libraryland Lexicography"
BY KAREN G. SCHNEIDER
124 Technically Speaking
126 Librarian's Library
128 Quick Bibs
"Recent Library Thrillers"
BY BILL OTT
130 Datebook
135 This Month
"121 Years Ago . . . "
BY WAYNE WIEGAND
137 Career Leads
159 Index to Advertisers
160 Will's World
"Second Annual Willie Award"
BY WILL MANLEY