Contents of March 1999 American Libraries
News Fronts
6 ALA
- Book Challenges Are Down from 1995
- Education Summit to Allow Observers
- Chapter Report, by Christine Watkins
10 Washington
- Congress Prepares Attack on E-Rate
- Judge Bars Enforcement of Child Protection Act
14 USA
- Pennsylvania Governor Doubles Library Funding
- Smoke Clears on San Diego Library Plan
- McVeigh Author's Talk Stirs Up Controversy
- Special Report: Educators Evince Confidence at ALISE Conference, by Gordon Flagg
26 International
- Australian Preservation Effort Aims $5 Million at Local History
Features
36 Preservation in the Digital Age
BY ABBY SMITH
Taking stock of what library preservation must become.
40 What I Learned from the Flood of 1997
BY MARY REINERTSON-SAND
A North Dakota librarian bails out her folks' memories.
Plus: Rising to the Occasion—Again, by Robert D. Chadbourne.
46 Attack of the Killer Mold Spores
BY MARY MOORE
A true horror story that might make you see mold in a whole new light.
50 Take Me Out to the Library
BY RON CHEPESIUK
The National Baseball Hall of Fame Library and Museum preserves the rich heritage of America's favorite pastime.
54 An African American Album
BY SHARON JOHNSTON
A library preserves local history on CD-ROM.
59 Can Librarians Play Basketball?
BY CHRISTINE WATKINS
ALA's Spectrum Initiative embodies the diversity of the profession.
Plus: A Commitment to Mentoring, by Khafre K. Abif
62 “From Rosie to Roosevelt” Sparks Lively Debates
BY PAMELA A. GOODES An ALA discussion series leads to thoughtful reflection and some touching moments.
65 Fast-Tracking in the Motor City
BY JOSEPH K. MIKA
Preparing for change is the core of ACRL's April conference.
Plus: The Lowdown on Motown, by Eileen Sullivan.
68 Feting Freedoms in Philadelphia
The death of a colleague solemnifies ALA's Midwinter celebration.
Plus: Council and Executive Board reports.
78 Statements from Candidates for ALA President
Departments
30 Money Matters
32 Reader Forum
33 ALA President's Message
“An Open Letter to Kierston Johnson and Jamie J. Griffin”
BY ANN K. SYMONS
34 Editorial
“Death Is Never on the Agenda”
BY LEONARD KNIFFEL
35 On My Mind
“A Couple of Codicils about San Francisco”
BY NICHOLSON BAKER
74 Technically Speaking
“Midwinter Exhibits: Sifting Through the Shifts”
BY DAVID DORMAN
88 Currents
90 Internet Librarian
“The Exasperating, Empowering E-Rate”
BY KAREN G. SCHNEIDER
92 Librarian's Library
93 Quick Vids
“Family Affairs”
BY GARY HANDMAN
95 This Month
“65 Years Ago . . . ”
BY WAYNE WIEGAND
97 Career Leads
126 Index to Advertisers
128 Will's World
“The Best Beach Books Are Sandy”
BY WILL MANLEY