Contents of December 2001 American Libraries
News Fronts
6 ALA
- Nebraska Teen Wins “Drive to Read” Contest
- LSTA Web Page Launched
- Teen Read Week Reaches All-Time High
12 Washington
- Library Groups Examine Antiterrorism Bill
- Presidential Records Order Draws Fire
20 USA & International
- Internet Labeling Group Launches Campaign
- Surplus Replaces Debt at Ann Arbor Public Library
- Global Reach
Special Report
14 Cover Story: Anthrax Scare Closes LC
Plus War of Words by Tom R. Arterburn, and Afghanistan’s Lost Splendor: A Letter from Iran by Gholamreza Amirkhani.
Features
40 Why Library Homework Centers Extend Society's Safety Net
BY CINDY MEDIAVILLA
Latching onto the needs of latchkey children unlocks community goodwill.
44 Dial 211: Libraries Get Involved with a New Social Service Initiative
BY RON CHEPESIUK
Libraries can play key roles in the development of 211 information and referral initiatives.
48 Creating an Internet Policy by Civic Engagement
BY JOHN ALITA
Bringing the community into the process promotes understanding.
51 The E-Files: E-newsletters and E-zines: From Current Cites to NewBreed Librarian
BY WALT CRAWFORD
A survey of the library e-zine scene. The last of a three-part series.
54 Conference Call: Privacy Versus Security—What’s at Stake
In the wake of September 11, librarians John Callahan and Sam Morrison discuss the issues facing America’s libraries.
60 “Go Figure!” Exhibit Brings Kids and Calculations Together
BY SUSAN BRANDEHOFF
A children's museum exhibit is on the move, reaching a national library audience.
Departments
7 ALA President’s Message
“Advocacy for Libraries: Reauthorizing LSTA—Now More Important Than Ever”
BY JOHN W. BERRY
34 Thus Said
35 Reader Forum
37 Editorial
“Reclaiming the American Flag”
BY LEONARD KNIFFEL
38 On My Mind
“Government Documents for the Ages”
BY GIL BALDWIN AND GEORGE BARNUM
“Sliding U.S. Economy Prompts Budget Deferrals”
BY LEONARD KNIFFEL
62 Currents
65 Internet Librarian
“Help, I Have to Teach an Internet Class!”
BY KAREN G. SCHNEIDER
66 Technically Speaking
“Proliferating Portals”
BY DAVID DORMAN
68 Librarian’s Library
BY CATHLEEN BOURDON
69 Quick Vids
“Raise High the Roof Beam”
BY GARY HANDMAN
72 This Month
“199 Years Ago”
BY WAYNE WIEGAND
73 Career Leads
95 Index to Advertisers
112 Will’s World
“Freedom or Security?”
BY WILL MANLEY
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