American Libraries
Vol. 36 Issue 3 March 2005
News Fronts
ALA
ALA to Launch Online Communities
Petition Candidates Seek Council Posts
AASL Supports DOE Education Plan
Alabama Joint Membership Offered
Washington
President’s 2006 Budget Boosts Library Funding
Ashcroft Hints Patriot Act Used
Groups Oppose Drastic GPO Reductions
ALA, ARL File Amicus Supporting FBI Whistleblower
USA and International
Salinas Mayor Launches Campaign to Keep Libraries Open
Ohio Budget Cuts Library Support by 5%
Philadelphia Cuts Staff, Hours
Global Reach
Interview: Straight Answers from MARTHA CHOE,
director of the Gates Foundation’s Gobal Libraries Program
Special News Report
LIS Educators Emphasize Opportunity over Angst
BY LEONARD KNIFFEL
Features
Cover Story:
Are You the Librarian?
BY JENNIFER S. KUTZIK
10 Ways to Improve Data Quality
BY JEFFREY BEALL
Fundraisers “R” Us
BY KOREN STEMBRIDGE
Google at the Gate
Midwinter Coverage
Boston Brings Out the Best in ALA
Official Candidates’ Statements
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