| Volume 14, No. 1 | Fall 1994 |
By Harvey Brenneise
The theme of the ASDAL conference in June was the electronic library of the future. Immediately after the ASDAL conference I attended the ALA conference in Miami Beach. I spent almost the entire conference in the exhibition hall viewing electronic information resources. It was a particular disappointment that only two other Seventh-day Adventist librarians were in attendance at the conference. We dare not fall behind in the rapid changes in libraries, and it appears evident that libraries that do not or cannot keep up with the pace of technological change will soon be obsolete.
Patrons have made it very clear through their actions that for some sorts of information (bibliographic, in particular, but increasingly other types as well) that they prefer electronic formats to print and will, in fact, often use an incorrect electronic resource than a better one in print. If they do not find the resources in our libraries that they want, they will go to others, whether it be University of California at Riverside, University of Notre Dame, Universities of Maryland or Nebraska, Whitman College or others.
A significant problem facing all SDA libraries as they determine what their strategies will be to develop electronically is a significant lack of economic resources. This is partly due to the small size of all of our institutions in relation to similar institutions, and partly due to institutional underfunding. Unfortunately, most information vendors (though there are some exceptions) charge all customers the same price--UCLA the same as Loma Linda, Michigan State the same as Andrews. However, our students often have the same information needs as those at much larger institutions. This was very evident when I recently visited some state university libraries in Ohio and Indiana. They were crowded with users, and offered many print and electronic indexes (though hardly anyone was using the print ones). We must find ways to make these electronic resources available to our users, or they will find us irrelevant and go elsewhere for their information needs or even their entire education.
One way to fund these needs is to re-evaluate our information priorities. This past summer the James White Library did a major evaluation of our indexes with the view to making as many of them as possible available in electronic form and networked if feasible. In order to afford this, however, we had to cancel many print indexes, including such venerable ones as Physics Abstracts, Biological Abstracts, and all remaining H. W. Wilson indexes other than the venerable Readers' Guide. We simply could no longer justify duplicating print and electronic or purchasing seldom-used print indexes when there are viable electronic resources available. However, this paradigm shift also required some new ways of doing business. We no longer can "own" all our information resources, and must be willing to pay for them on an as-needed basis in some cases. Libraries must realize that they are more than paper warehouses.
Another possibility is the establishment of library consortia to purchase or lease jointly what the individual members cannot afford individually. Established consortia are not equally available in all areas of the country for SDA libraries to join, and some do not offer what is needed or may simply not be available to SDA libraries. However, the ubiquity of Internet makes geographical proximity no longer a necessity in establishing electronic consortia. It is quite possible for SDA libraries to establish an electronic consortium so that many small libraries can share the enormous cost of mounting electronic resources. Perhaps, finally we can work toward becoming a real information system rather than being rival empires. As many readers will be aware already, ASDAL established a committee at the annual conference to begin planning for such a consortium.
I will devote a future column to the electronic future of the Seventh-day Adventist Periodical Index, but it already is available to the cyberworld via the Internet. In my conversations with the American Theological Library Association just this week (Oct. 14), it appears quite possible for SDA libraries to share at a reasonable price the Religion Indexes currently tapeloaded on JeWel here at Andrews University. We could easily share other databases among ourselves rather than each library trying to do their own tape loads and/or CD-ROM networks. The growth of the Internet outside North America will soon make it possible for us to share electronic information with SDA libraries in developing countries, which is a welcome development. In fact, this column is being sent from the author at Andrews to the editor at Walla Walla via the Internet.
There is not space here to discuss the needs for staff development and resources in order to accomplish this task, but they are significant. We dare not let this historic opportunity pass. I do not believe we will succeed unless we work together. This will require vision, patience and much time. I am sure it will be a key topic at future conferences, including our first outside North America, to be held next June at Newbold College in England. I hope to see many of you there.
Harvey Brenneise is head of the Office of Resources Development and is also in charge of electronic systems at the James White Library, Andrews University.
At the time of this report (mid-September) bookings have passed the half-way mark for the two European tours being operated in conjunction with the ASDAL conference at Newbold College and the General Conference Session in Holland.
Each tour is limited to approximately forty participants. Advertising to the Adventist public will result in both tours being filled within a relatively short time.
The British Isles tour ("Castles and Country Gardens"), June 5 to 20, samples the diversity of scenery of England, Wales, Scotland and Ireland. The tour combines historic places, palaces and castles, quaint villages, scenic highlights, factory visits, fabulous gardens, and scenic train rides.
The European Interlude tour commences on the last day of the ASDAL Conference, June 27, and spends nearly three weeks in the most scenic areas of central Europe, including Paris, Switzerland, the Tirol of Austria, Bavaria, the Rhine valley, Holland, Belgium, and southern England with London. This tour also captures the last two days of the General Conference Session in Utrecht.
For tour information, contact Boomerang Tours, 9854 Magnolia Lane, Berrien Springs, MI 49103
Ngaire Clouten
Andrews University, Berrien Springs, Michgan, June 15-20, 1994
Submittted by Cynthia Mae Helms, ASDAL Secretary
Banquet and Opening Session
The banquet was held at the Wolverine Room, Campus Center, at 6:00 p.m. Welcome remarks were given by Keith Clouten, James White Library director. Announcements were given by Harvey Brenneise, president-elect and conference program chair. Bob Myers, curator of the Berrien County Historical Association, gave a historical sketch of the rebellion of 1864. Joel Barker's video, The Power of Vision was shown.
Business Session I
Lee Marie Wisel, ASDAL president, called the meeting to order and announced that Harvey Brenneise had been appointed parliamentarian. The results of the election for the Nominating and Resolutions Committee are as follows:
NOMINATING COMMITTEE: Marley Soper, Carolyn Gaskell, Jannith Lewis, Margaret von Hake, and Adu Worku.
RESOLUTIONS COMMITTEE: Katye Hunt, Cynthia Helms, and Stan Cottrell. A question regarding what the association does for new members was referred to the Constitution and Bylaws Committee.
The theme for the morning session was "The Virtual Adventist Library" with Harvey Brenneise as chair. For worship, Joel Lutes, Systems Librarian and Social Sciences Librarian at Pacific Union College spoke about the good and evil aspects of technology. His challenge was to use technology for good, minimize the evil it brings, use it for building bridges and evangelize caringly.
Presentation: "What is the Virtual Library of the Future and What Role do Adventists Play in it?"
Carlyle Edwards, with a strong background in library automation, information storage, and retrieval technology defined what a virtual library was and what Seventh-day Adventist libraries could do for the future virtual library of the church. Some of the steps he enumerated were as follows: (a) Effective automation of all SDA libraries; (b) Cooperative purchasing of hardware and software; (c) Incorporated use of the Internet as primary network of access between libraries, libraries and databases, and end-users. Some SDA databases could be the Seventh-day Adventist Periodical Index, Adventist Review and E. G. White writings in full text.
Presentation: "Automation, A Beginning on the Road to Participation in the Virtual Library: Arguments for Automation and Basic Planning Issues"
Gilbert Abella, Associate Library Director at Loma Linda University and incoming Chair of the Department of Public Services at La Sierra University, pointed out the benefits of library automation as follows: (a) It offers several advantages to students and faculty; (b) It allows for more efficient management of library resources; (c) It empowers the library to achieve its goals; (d) It can make a contribution to the world church; and (e) It is an institutional imperative in the sense that it helps prepare students to succeed in the information society. In conclusion, he said "Library automation in the context of a campus-wide information system is essential in facing the twenty-first century. The most important element in carrying out these projects is people--working relationship makes the difference."
Presentations: "Successful Beginnings"
Four speakers described what was done in their libraries by way of automation. The first speaker was Joel Lutes from Pacific Union College. His library started with a CD-ROM online public access catalog. They went to a Novell CD-ROM network and plan to have it linked directly to the Internet.
Gilbert Abella from Loma Linda University explained how his library started with 46 CD-ROM's which increased to 56. They are now copying them on to magnetic drives to increase the speed of access. Some of the lessons they learned from this experience were not to depend fully on economics for purchasing a system, not to give in easily to the administration's economic guidelines, and to be more assertive.
Greg Berlin from the Great Lakes Academy said that they began automation with the circulation mode. They are now into the online public access catalog. Databases which are now accessible from the computer labs will be accessible from the dormitories by the coming school year. The academy is planning to accept Western Michigan University's invitation to access Internet at two cents per minute.
Harvey Brenneise from Andrews University explained how the library began with CD-ROM's and are now into the online public access catalog. Current work involves retroconversion and loading of additional data. Plans are to evaluate the approach to indexes, CD-ROM's, and networking in relation to reallocating sources.
Panel Discussion: Creating Campus and Church Support "Directions for the Future: What ASDAL and SDA Librarians Can and Should Do to Make the Vision a Reality?"
Panel members were Gilbert Abella, Greg Berlin, Keith Clouten, Carlyle Edwards, and Joel Lutes with Harvey Brenneise as moderator.
The idea that we form our own consortium brought out a comment that consortiums need not be within the church--we should be able to cooperate with SDA's as well as with non-SDA's. Another idea was to create a global network. Interest in accessing full texts was mentioned in relation to the SDA Virtual Library. Someone challenged the availability of SDA Periodical Index online when ministers have not shown interest in it. The last item discussed was concern over the General Conference being on Compuserve.
Amish Highlights
Laurie Matacio led a tour of Mennohoff and Amish Acres in Northern Indiana.
Randy Wisbey, Assistant Professor of Youth Ministries at the Andrews University Seminary, talked about grace and the sacredness of each moment. According to him all moments are key moments and life itself is grace.
Presentation: "Adventist Librarians Outside the Adventist Cocoon"
The two presenters were Maynard Lowry, Library Director of La Sierra University Library and Lee Marie Wisel, Cataloging/Reference Librarian of Columbia Union College. Both of them shared experiences and benefits of mixing and interacting with non-Adventists.
Some of Maynard's reasons for external contacts are as follows: a) Careers are built on contacts; b) These contacts are key sources of energy in any organization. They are a source for advice, friendship, and problem-solving.
Lee has held positions of responsibility in her alma mater's alumni chapter, as well as in state and national library associations. Her advice was for us to create a positive picture of Adventist librarians. Futhermore, she suggested that we be present, show interest, and be involved in non-SDA library organizations.
Open House
The delegates were offered tours and demonstrations of CD-ROM databases and the library's (JeWel) online system.
Presentation: "Electronic Mail and Privacy Issues"
Rolaant McKenzie, Information Specialist for the International Earth Science Information Network, University Center, Michigan, highlighted problems currrently associated with e-mail. One major problem is the fact that e-mail can, in its original or altered form, be redistributed. Another problem is the fact that the Electronic Communications Privacy Act (ECPA) protects the employees from outside but not from the company for whom they work.
The challenge is for e-mail administrators to conduct training programs that cover technical as well as ethical issues. Rolaant's message was that there be a successor to the ECPA. Privacy must be protected both ways: employers should not invade the e-mail of their employees and employees should not divulge company secrets via e-mail.
Group Photograph
The group photograph was taken in the Reference Room of the James White Library.
Business Session II
Reports
PRESIDENT: Lee Marie Wisel reported that she had sent letters of information regarding the Newbold Conference to all college presidents, library directors, and division educational secretaries. All committee chairs have been asked to send information about their commitees for the procedure manual. Since this manual has to be done by the Constitution and Bylaws Committee, Lee volunteeered to be on this committee.
SECRETARY: Cynthia Helms moved that the highlighted minutes of the conference as printed in the fall issue of ASDAL Action be accepted. CARRIED
TREASURER: Chloe Foutz read the preliminary treasurer's report for June 14, 1994.
Unaudited balance on hand July 1, 1993 $3,043.05
Income
Dues $1,413.00
Subscriptions 60.00
DGH Scholarship 1,145.00
Supplies 28.23
Total Income $2,646.23 $2,646.23
$5,689.28
Expenses
Scholarship $1,000.00
Supplies 28.23
ACTION printing,
post, supplies 824.49
Memberships
charged back 8.84
Conf. expenses 708.00
Plaques & awards 167.20
Total Expense $2,736.76 -2,736.76
Preliminary Balance on Hand June 14, 1994 $2,952.52
Contingency and other funds in Lincoln
SDA Credit Union as of 3-31-94
(3 quarters interest) $3,535.93
The association currently has 143 members of which 120 are renewals and 23 are new. There are 7 subscriptions. The following names did not appear in the directory or the addendum: Pat Martin of Bakersfield Adventist Academy; Mary Pick of Sandpoint Junior Academy, and Dorothea Fitzgerald, retiree. Four renewals and 14 new members came as a result of brochures sent out by Stephanie Carter and the School Librarians Section. Thirteen scholarship packets were sent out but not one has returned.
It was MOVED that the preliminary treasurer's report be filed subject to audit. CARRIED
ASDAL ACTION EDITOR: Linda Mack expressed her thanks to those who have contributed during her term of service. Suggestions for the newsletter were to modernize the header and the layout.
PUBLICITY COORDINATOR: Lee Wisel read the report sent by Stephanie Carter. Scholarship announcements were sent to all SDA colleges and universities within the North American Division and a number of institutions outside the division. News releases were made about the ASDAL Literary Award and Scholarship recipients. An article about the ASDAL Literary Award and the D. Glenn Hilts Scholarship was sent to all student papers within the division. Brochures were sent to all elementary and secondary schools in the NAD as well as all Department of Education secretaries in each conference. One successful publication regarding the ASDAL conference in Canadian Union College appeared in the Canadian Adventist Messenger.
ACADEMIC RANK AND TENURE COMMITTEE: Harvey Brenneise read the report sent by the Chair, Peg Bennett. The letter suggested that a recommendation be made concerning faculty status and that the work of the committee be considered completed. Discussion regarding a MOTION to adopt ACRL standards was postponed since several members felt that this was already done at the conference held at Southern College. Cynthia Helms, Secretary, volunteered to look through the minutes. The MOTION to discontinue the committee as a standing committee was CARRIED.
LITERARY AWARDS COMMITTEE: In Ruth Stickney's absence, Keith Clouten reported on two actions: a) To defer decision on the children's title until September, and b) To make a separate distinction between children's titles from young adults' titles. The award for adult fiction goes to The Tempting of Audra Gray by Tricia Padgett. The author's name is a pseudonym.
SCHOLARSHIP AND AWARDS COMMITTEE: No scholarship applications for the D. Glenn Hilts Scholarship have been received. Maynard Lowry reported on his conversation with Mrs. Hilts and expressed willingness to talk to Mrs. Hilts again. It was suggested that the Chair, Jess Oliver, prepare a list of scholarship recipients and send a historical summary to Mrs. Hilts. Maynard's conversation should be written on paper and filed in ASDAL archives. The following points were clarified regarding this scholarship: It supports full-time students and it is given by Mrs. Hilts on a current basis. With the demise of library schools, it was suggested that consideration be given to distance education. It was VOTED that the scholarship be on an annual basis.
ACADEMIC RANK AND TENURE COMMITEE: This is a continuation of unfinished business. Harvey Brenneise distributed copies of the ACRL standards as sent by Peg Bennett. The MOTION to adopt ACRL standards was TABLED, since the copies distributed were from The Southeastern Librarian rather than from ACRL
Break-out Sessions
Four groups met as scheduled in the program: Directors, Public Services, Technical Services, and School Librarians. The systems librarians formed their own group.
Beach Vespers
Vespers was held at Weko Beach with Keith Clouten as speaker. He related experiences that illustrated the Lord's protection over him.
Activities offered for the day included a visit to Fernwood Botanic Garden (Niles) in the afternoon and a salad supper at Harvey Brenneise's residence in the evening. Salads were courtesy of the James White Library staff.
A one day tour of Chicago was organized by Linda Mack with the help of Laurie Matacio and Sallie Alger. Lunch was at Giordano's Pizza.
The worship speaker was Stella Greig, Professor of English at Andrews University. Speaking about losing and finding, she said that Christ focuses on the lost individual rather than the community as a whole. Heaven rejoices over one sinner that is found. The losing and finding of things is a human condition but the finding of lost people is a divine activity.
Presentation: "Grant-Writing in the College Library: the Walla Walla College Experience"
Carolyn Gaskell, Library Director at Walla Walla College, shared her experience of writing for federal grants on the national and state levels, specifically the Library Services and Construction Act Title II and the Higher Education Act Title III. She explained the process, the benefits, and tips for obtaining grants. One thing she emphasized was that grants are not free--the institution is expected to provide some funding during the grant cycle.
Business Session III
Reports
NOMINATING COMMITTEE: Marley Soper, Chair, distributed the ballots. Minneola Dixon's name under the Statistics Committee should indicate one-year term. The ballot showed the following:
ACADEMIC RANK AND TENURE COMMITTEE: This brings the previous unfinished business to an end. Cynthia Helms, ASDAL Secretary, reported that the minutes of the 11th ASDAL Conference at Southern College showed that the body voted to adopt ACRL standards for faculty status.
STATISTICS COMMITTEE: Alberta Holmon, Chair, reported on changes and additions to the form as suggested by the directors. The committee recommended delaying the submission of the completed forms from Sept. 30 to Oct. 31 since some directors are unable to get accurate figures from their administrators before November. Another recommendation was to implement changes during the second part of the new secretary's term to have time to implement the changes. The concensus was to implement the changes this year by enlisting Carolyn Gaskell's cooperation in making the adjustments on the original form in her library's computer. It was VOTED that the report be accepted with the deadline changed from Sept. 30 to Oct. 31.
OVERSEAS LIBRARIES COORDINATOR: Marley Soper reported that this position was going back to James White Library where the concerns are primarily made. Keith Clouten had been appointed by the Executive Committee to be the new coordinator.
NOMINATING COMMITTEE: Marley Soper, Chair, reported that the slate of officers had been approved with two referrals. The results are as follows:
President-elect - Adu Worku
Second President-elect - Chloe Foutz
Secretary - James Walker
Treasurer - Lee Wisel
ASDAL Action Editor - Violet Maynard-Reid
Overseas Libraries Coordinator - Keith Clouten
Publicity Coordinator - Joyce Van Scheik
Constitution and Bylaws Committee - Daniel Mitchell
Literary Awards Committee - Alan Hecht & Gary Shearer
Scholarship and Awards Committee - Carol Morse
SDA Classification Advisory Committee - Stan Cottrell & Loranne Grace
SDA Periodical Index Publication Board - Marilyn Crane & Maynard Lowry
Site Planning Committee - Lee Parson
Statistics Committee - Minneola Dixon (l year) & Linda Maberly
SDA CLASSIFICATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE: Keith Clouten reported that this is the first year when no updates had been made. Now that the classification has been established for years, minor changes have been made in relation to new E.G. White compilations and reorganization of administrative units in the world church. There are about 18 libraries worldwide that use the classification scheme.
SDA PERIODICALS INDEX BOARD: Keith Clouten, Chair, explained how the index survived financially with support from its reserves, the generosity of the Board of Higher Education and some church agencies and the elimination of the office of the editorial secretary. James White Library provided special funding to make 12 years of the index available over the Internet. The board's recommendations were for the General Conference to pay the editor's salary and benefits and that annual institutional appropriations be increased. It was VOTED that the appropriation from the institutions of higher education be increased each year by the previous year's overall CPI. [David Rios resigned as a member of the board.]
NEWBOLD PLANNING COMMITTEE: Harvey Brenneise said that very little had been done since Taylor Ruhl's resignation. The current job was to make sure that there is space in Newbold. At least 40 rooms are reserved for the conference. With a new set of officers that can carry on the committee's job, the body VOTED to end this committee.
TOURS: As advised by the Site Planning Committee, Keith Clouten planned the following tours shown in the brochures in the packet: June 5-20, 1995 and June 27-July 19, 1995. Airfares are not included. More information would be bulk mailed and included in SDA-Librarian and ASDAL Action.
PURCHASING CONSORTIUM COMMITTEE: Lee Marie Wisel said that after Taylor Ruhl's resignation, no one wanted to chair this committee. Since everyone had opportunities of doing cooperative buying locally, it was VOTED that this committee cease.
SITE PLANNING COMMITTEE: Margaret von Hake gave the dates for future conferences as follows: 1995 - Newbold College; 1996 - Southern College; 1997 - Pacific Union College; 1998 - Columbia Union College. ASDAL has never held a conference in La Sierra, therefore the body VOTED to accept the invitation to hold the conference at La Sierra University in 1997. Joel Lutes agreed to withdraw Pacific Union College from the original plan.
Business Session IV
Reports
ADVENTIST RESOURCES SECTION: Carolyn Gaskell, Chair, informed the body that the Obituary Index is loaded in JeWeL (James White Library OPAC) and was also demonstrated at the pre-session. The Adventist Resources Section will meet with the E.G. White Estate in Newbold next year. The section's discussion centered around a three-tiered cooperative collection development plan, the continued printing of lists in ASDAL Action, and the electronic union list of special/heritage collection materials. The ARS voted to forward ASDAL's concern over access to SDA-Online. It was MOVED that ASDAL present concerns about access to SDA-Online by the academic commuinity and that appropriate recommendations be conveyed to Robert Folkenberg, Humberto Rasi, and the Board of Higher Education; AMENDED that the ASDAL president send a letter to the General Conference congratulating them for moving foward in electronics and that they be reminded to move further into Internet access. VOTED as amended.
SCHOOL LIBRARIANS PLANNING COMMITTEE: Chairperson Loranne Grace made a report that covered last year's post-conference and this year's pre-conference. Last year there were 10 school librarians and 3 academic librarians, this year there were 9 school librarians. This year's conference dealt with computers.
Breakout Session Reports
SCHOOL LIBRARIANS: Katye Hunt reported that the group, under the leadership of John Kihlstrom, would like to put out a one-time newsletter that would target academy librarians. John and "ANGEL" would provide the supplies but ASDAL would help with postage. It was VOTED that ASDAL cover the postage of the school librarians' newsletter. There will be no school librarians' session in Newbold.
LIBRARY DIRECTORS: Keith Clouten said that the library directors discussed funding of materials, staffing, equipment, etc. and automation issues such as migrating from one system to another, selecting systems, etc.
TECHNICAL SERVICES: Lauren Matacio said that her group talked about (a) missing periodicals, duplicate exchange, etc. (b) processing and storage of audiovisuals, books with computer disks, etc. and (c) cataloging - burnout, eyestrain, backlog, etc.
PUBLIC SERVICES: Minneola Dixon shared some of the things discussed by the group. The topics covered were community cards, hours, staffing, night supervision, reference process, accountability of reference service, vertical files, and signage.
SYSTEMS LIBRARIANS: Gilbert Abella was spokesperson for this group composed of Gilbert, Harvey Brenneise, Carlyle Edwards, Joel Lutes, and Rolaant McKenzie. Topics they discussed were (a) consortium, (b) selection of library automation systems, (c) professional development, and (d) role of training. The suggestion was that systems librarians be recognized as a regular working group for future breakout sessions. It was VOTED that the Cooperative Information Access Committee be recognized as a standing committee that will work towards finding ways to lower cost of acquiring databases, of sharing information, and possibly hardware. The following were VOTED to be members of this committee: Gilbert Abella, Peg Bennett, Joel Lutes, Carlyle Edwards, and Harvey Brenneise.
Reports
CONSTITUTION AND BYLAWS: Marley Soper, Chair, reported on several recommendations that resulted in the following actions of the body. VOTED that the SDAPI editor be replaced by the library director of the host institution as ex officio member to make it less problematic to evaluate the index editor during meetings. The previous action to move the submission of statistical reports from Sept. 30 to Oct. 31 was KILLED. VOTED that the section of the Bylaws that deals with the statistical reports be suspended for a two-year trial period, that forms should state that reports be returned to the secretary by Oct. 31, and that compilations be sent out by the first week of December. Regarding new members, the body VOTED to have one person serve as membership coordinator who will work with the treasurer and publicity coordinator as an ad hoc committee. Minneola Dixon accepted this position as appointed by the president.
RESOLUTIONS COMMITTEE: Stan Cottrell read the resolutions as formed by the committee.
Additional Business
President Lee Marie Wisel raised the question as to where ASDAL archives should be officially housed. It was VOTED that the matter be referred to the Constitution and Bylaws Committee.
Demonstrations and Hands-on Training: "Surfing the Internet"
Gilbert Abella, Lorena Bidwell and Dan Hamstra spent the afternoon teaching telnet, gopher, Veronica, Mosaic, e-mail, listservs, newsgroups, ftp and archie. This was held at the Microcomputer Lab, Nethery Hall.
President: Harvey Brenneise
President-elect: Adu Worku
2nd President-elect: Chloe Foutz
Past President: Lee Marie Wisel
Secretary: James Walker (1994-96)
Treasurer: Lee Marie Wisel (1994-97)
ASDAL Action Editor: Violet Maynard-Reid (1994-1996)
Publicity Coordinator - Joyce Van Scheik (1994-97)
Overseas Libraries Coordinator - Keith Clouten (1994-97)
Membership Coordinator - Minneola Dixon (1994-95)
CONSTITUTION AND BYLAWS COMMITTEE
Violet Maynard-Reid (1992-96)
Harvey Brenneise (1993-97)
Daniel Mitchell (1994-98)
ASDAL President (ex officio)
ASDAL Treasurer (ex officio)
Lee Marie Wisel (volunteer)
COOPERATIVE INFORMATION ACCESS COMMITTEE
LITERARY AWARDS COMMITTEEHarvey Brenneise (1994-97), Chair
Peg Bennett (1994-96)
Gilbert Abella (1994-97)
Carlyle Edwards (1994-98)
Joel Lutes (1994-98)
Ruth Stickney (1992-96), Chair
Jannith Lewis (1992-96)
Virginia Goodwin (1992-97)
Allan Hecht (1994-98)
Gary Shearer (1994-98)
SCHOLARSHIP AND AWARDS COMMITTEE
Chris Cicchetti (1992-96), Chair
Pat Morrison (1993-97)
Carol Morse (1994-98)
ASDAL President (ex officio)
ASDAL Treasurer (ex officio)
SDA CLASSIFICATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Mark Copsey (1992-96)
Stan Cottrell (1994-97)
Lorranne Grace (1994-98)
Classification Editor (ex officio)
Marilyn Crane (LLU representative)
SDA PERIODICAL INDEX PUBLICATION BOARD
Library Director of Host Institution (ex officio), Chair
Margaret von Hake (1991-97)
Marilyn Crane (1992-98)
Chloe Foutz (1993-99)
Maynard Lowry (1994-2000)
GC Archivist (ex officio)
Index Managing Editor (ex officio)
NAD BHE Executive Secretary or Designee (ex officio)
SITE PLANNING COMMITTEE
Joel Lutes (1992-96)
Keith Clouten (1993-97)
Lee Parson (1994-98)
STATISTICS COMMITTEE
Linda Maberly (1994-98), Chair
Minneola Dixon (1994-96)
ASDAL Secretary (ex officio)
Past ASDAL Secretary (ex officio)
ADVENTIST RESOURCES WORKING COMMITTEE
Carolyn Gaskell (1993-97), Chair
Vera May Schwartz (1993-96), Secretary
Gary Shearer (1992-96)
Petre Cimpoeru (1993-97)
Jim Ford (1994-98)
Merlin Burt (1994-98)
MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE
Minneola Dixon (1994-95)
Treasurer (ex officio)
Publicity Coordinator (ex officio)
NOTE: Underlined numerals in bold are one-year extensions as voted at the 15th Annual Conference, Andrews University.
By Keith Clouten
I received a letter from Don Yost, Archivist at the General Conference, and an ex officio member of the SDA Periodical Index Publication Board. Yost reported that the G.C. Treasurer, Don Gilbert, and the NAD Treasurer, George Crumley, have each agreed to contribute $5,000 toward the Index in 1995 to keep it from faltering.
The Publication Board had requested a much larger subsidy for the Index. This, however, is a very tough year to look for funds according to comments from people close to the Treasury, so we are grateful that some provision has been made. It means though, that we will have to look at some restructuring of the Index operations in 1995/96 to stay in operation.
Keith Clouten is Director of James White Library at Andrews University and Chair of the SDA Periodical Index Publications Board
Marilyn Crane, Coordinator
New Sources
Recent Books, Theses, & Periodical Articles
Bibliography and sourcebook on Seventh-day Adventists work with soyfoods, vegetarianism, and wheat gluten, 1866-1992: detailed information on 835 published documents (bibliographic), 602 commercial food products, 207 unpublished archival documents, 158 original interviews (many full text) and overviews. Compiled by William Shurtleff & Akiko Aoyagi. Lafayette, CA: Soyfoods Center, 1992, 407 p. $122.00 ($98.00 to public or university libraries and small businesses in Third World countries). ISBN 0933332785. Most comprehensive book published on this subject. Includes two indexes: subject/geographical and author/company. Each record has been assigned a sequential number and is listed in a chronological arrangement. Books by Ellen White, Ella and John Kellogg, and other early Adventists are included. To order, contact: Soyfoods Center, P.O. Box 234, Lafayette, CA 94549-0234. Phone: (510)283-2991, FAX (510)283-9091.
The Christ of the narrow way. Edited by Kenneth H. Wood; artist, Elfred Lee. Silver Spring, MD: Ellen G. White Estate, Inc., 1993. 91 p. $10.00. ISBN 0828007748. A book of art, history, and inspired writings, featuring a heroic mural based on the first vision of Ellen G. White.
Dennis, Edward S. G. Evaluation of the handling of the Branch Davidian stand-off in Waco, Texas by the United States Department of Justice and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Washington, DC: U.S. Department of Justice, 1993. 63 p. ISBN0160429757 (set 0160429773). A report to the deputy Attorney General about the Waco tragedy which has been edited for the public. Three additional titles, listed later in this column, make up a set of four on the Waco topic. $41.00 for the set. For sale by the U.S. Government Printing Office, Superintendent of Documents, Mail Stop: SSOP, Washington, DC 20402-9328.
Greer, Lee. When the Son of Man is revealed! 1993. 100 p. Meditations on the faith and courage of Christ found in the Bible. Available from the author: Lee Greer, 2100 Fort Davis Hwy., Alta Vista Apartments 1-B, Alpine, TX 79830.
Hancock, John. The Pathfinder story. Silver Spring, MD: North American Division, Office of Pathfinder Ministries, 1994. 56 p. This title is a history of the Pathfinder Club, including important dates and events, and Seventh-day Adventist summer camps.
Heymann, Philip B. Lessons of Waco: proposed changes in federal law enforcement. Washington, DC: U. S. Department of Justice, 1993. 14, 17 p. ISBN 01604298765 (set 0160429773). For sale by the Government Printing Office, Superintendent of Documents, Mail Stop: SSOP, Washington, DC 20402-9328.
Holmes, C. Raymond. The Tip of an iceberg: biblical authority, biblical interpretation and the ordination of women in ministry. Wakefield, MI: Adventists Affirm and POINTER Publications, 1994. 196 p. Available from POINTER Publications, 611 Niemela Rd., Wakefield, MI 49968.
Moon, Jerry Allen. W. C. White and Ellen G. White: the relationship between the prophet and her son. Berrien Springs, MI: Andrews University Press, 1993. 473 p. ISBN 1883925010. Previously issued as a doctoral dissertation entitled William Clarence (W.C.) White: his relationship to Ellen G. White and her work. This is volume 19 of the Andrews University Seminary Doctoral Dissertation Series.
Morgan, Douglas. Adventism, apocalyptic, and the cause of liberty. Church History 1994 June 63:235-249.
O'Leary, Stephen D. Arguing the Apocalypse: a theory of millennial rhetoric. New York: Oxford University Press, 1994. 314 p. $36.00 ISBN 0195080459. O'Leary studies the rhetoric of apocalypses, particularly the Book of Revelation, and of Christian apocalypticists dependent upon that book. Two chapters cover the Millerite movement and the epilogue focuses on David Koresh and the Branch Davidians.
Petersen, Rodney L. Preaching in the last days: the theme of two witnesses in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries. New York: Oxford University Press, 1993. 318 p. $52.00. ISBN 0195073746. Tracing the history of how the Apocalypse was read, the book sheds light on how social groups are formed through ideas occasioned by texts.
Recommendations of experts for improvements in federal law enforcement after Waco. Washington, DC: U. S. Department of Justice, 1993. Various paging. ISBN 0160429749 (set 0160429773). For sale by the U. S. Government Printing Office, Superintendent of Documents, Mail Stop: SSOP, Washington, DC 204029328.
Thompson, Patricia J. Roots and wings: 200 years of Methodism in Maine 1793-1993. Winthrop, ME: Commission on Archives and History, Maine Annual Conference, 1993. 235 p. A brief history of Methodism is given. The remainder of the book is about individual Methodist churches, alphabetically arranged one per page. A picture or drawing of each building is given along with a historical sketch of the church and dates of outstanding events. The church in Gorham is included.
Underwood, Grant. The Millenarian world of early Mormonism. Urbana, IL: University of Illinois, 1993. 213 p. $26.00. ISBN 0252020375. This book discusses end times from a Mormon point of view. Included is one chapter about William Miller.
United States Department of Justice report on the events at Waco, Texas, February 28 to April 19, 1993. Washington, DC: U. S. Department of Justice, 1993. 348 p. plus various paging. ISBN 0160429730 (set 0160429773). For sale by the Government Printing Office, Superintendent of Documents, Mail Stop: SSOP, Washington, DC 20402-9328.
Wixom, Tedi Tuttle. To heal a heart: a story. Salt Lake City, UT: Northwest Publishing Inc., 1993. 369 p. ISBN 1880416336. A narrative about a heart transplant baby whose surgery was done at Loma Linda University Medical Center.
ANDREWS UNIVERSITY
On July 1 of 1994, five departments and a new office replaced what had previously been eleven departments. The new departments and their personnel are:
1. Department of Information Services incorporates all general and seminary reference services. Head is Cynthia Helms, supported by Warren Johns, Wolfard Touchard, Judy Nelson, and Terry Robertson (half-time).
2. Department of Technical Services combines acquisitions, cataloging, and periodicals. Head is Sallie Alger, supported by Bernard Helms, Gingerlei Tupito, and Lilly Williams (half-time) in acquisitions; Esther Tyler (senior cataloger), Laurie Matacio, Thelma Gilbert, Norma Greenidge, Eva Visani, and Xiaoming Xu in cataloging; Sharon Straw and Amy McBride (half-time) in periodicals.
3. Department of Patron Services includes circulation, interlibrary loan, stack management, and photocopy services. Head is Rebecca Twomley, with support from Peggy Trimble, Sandra White, and Terry Robertson (half-time).
4. Department of Special Collections brings three physically separate centers under one umbrella: Media Center, Music Materials Center, and Architecture Resource Center. Head is Jessie Oliver, supported by Kathy Demsky, Linda Mack, and Carol Van Arsdale.
5. Adventist Heritage Center, headed by James Ford, with two part-time assistants, Carlota Brown and Brenda Coy.
6. Office of Resources Development, filled by Harvey Brenneise, who is also in charge of the library's electronic systems.
The reorganization followed a three-day study of the library by an external commission of three librarians. The Commission's report included eleven major recommendations, one of which was that the library should have no more than six departments.
Keith Clouten, James White Library
WALLA WALLA COLLEGE
After a year without a Serials Librarian it is wonderful to welcome Carol Morse to assume responsibilities for that department. She comes to us from Montreal, Canada where she recently completed her MLIS from McGill University. Carol is fluent in french and will serve as the library's french resource librarian.
The library recently received information that a second book endowment (Clair and Myrtle Calkins Endowment Fund) has been established to purchase business, economics and music books for the library. The fund currently has $15,000, with more to be added by the Calkins family. The four children of Clair and Myrtle Calkins have generously set up this endowment in memory of their parents who "urged that their children receive an education, and all four of us attended Walla Walla College, though their own formal education was quite limited."
1. ASDAL ACTION should soon be available on the Internet.
2. I would like to include more information about all member libraries in the newsletter. You may contact me by phone, e-mail or fax. I look forward to your contributions.
Violet Maynard-Reid, Editor
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ASDAL OFFICERS 1994-1995
President: Harvey Brenneise, AU President-elect: Adu Worku, PUC Secretary: James Walker, Treasurer: Lee Marie Wisel, CUC ASDAL Action Editor: Violet Maynard-Reid, WWC Past President: Lee Marie Wisel, CUC
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ASDAL ACTION
Editor: Violet Maynard-Reid
ASDAL ACTION is the newsletter of the Association of Seventh-day Adventist Librarians. It is published three times per year: Fall, Winter, and Spring, and is issued to its members free. The purpose of ASDAL ACTION is to keep the membership of the association abreast of events, ideas, and trends related to Adventist Librarianship. All communications and articles are welcome. Address correspondence to: Violet Maynard-Reid, Editor |
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