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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 President, 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 Illuminate 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
Valerie Feinman, Adelphi University
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]
