----------------------------Original message---------------------------- The Library Association of CUNY Presents -------- THE PROFESSIONAL STATUS OF LIBRARIANS IN A RAPIDLY CHANGING WORLD In an era of burgeoning technology developments and shrinking budgets, librarians find themselves constantly responding to new challenges, not the least of which is the safeguarding and advancement of library professionalism. LACUNY '96 Institute will examine this vital question from two perspectives: Image of our profession in society & Professional recognition on the job. FRIDAY, MAY 17, 1996 Featured Speakers: Patricia Schuman, Pres. Neal-Schuman Publishers. Past Presidetn, ALA "Reshaping the Vision: Librarians as Leaders in the Information Age" Norman D. Stevens, Library Director, University of Connecticut "Image of the Librarian: How the Past May Illuminiate the Future" John Berry III, Library Journal "Summing Up -- What Does it All Mean?" Panel I -- Librarians in the Culture Martin H. Raish, SUNY Binghamton: Images of Librarians in commercial films Kristin McDonough, Baruch College: Literary references to librarians Sharon Black, Annenberg School: Network TV depictions of librarians Panel II -- Fighting for Professional Respect Lany W. McDonald, Time, Inc. Libraries Carol Ginsburg, Bankers Trust Richard Sweeney, N.J. Institute of Technology BARUCH COLLEGE LIBRARY -- 7TH FLOOR CONFERENCE CENTER 151 E. 25th Street (between Lexington and 3rd Avenue) New York, New York 10010 Registration and Refreshments 8:30 - 9:00 a.m. Conference 9:00 - 5:00 p.m. Fee: In advance: LACUNY members $20; nonmembers $25 Retirees and students $10 --Due May 9-- At the door, $5 more............ TO REGISTER: contact Prof. Raja Jayatilleke, Library, College of Staten Island, 2800 Victory Blvd., Staten Island, NY 10314-6635. Checks payable to LACUNY. TELEPHONE: 718-982-4016 E-MAIL: [log in to unmask] 'Jane Davenport [log in to unmask] 4/15/96 1996 LACUNY Institute on May 1