Candidate for Vice President/President Elect:Anne Houston
Candidate for Treasurer: Trisha Stevenson Medeiros
Candidate for Secretary: Janet E. Sheets,
Candidate for ALA Councilor: Timothy P. Grimes,

Education: University of Virginia, BA, 1988; Duquesne University, MA, 1993; University of Michigan, MILS, 1994.

Present Position: Head, Mallinckrodt Campus Library, Loyola University Chicago, 2000-present.

Previous Positions: Science Librarian, Loyola University Chicago, 1995-1999; Associate Librarian, Kresge Business Administration Library, University of Michigan, 1999-2000.

ALA Activities: LIRT Conference Program Committee member, 1998-present, chair, 2000.

ALA Divisions: ACRL, University Libra-ries section, Instruction section.

Honors, Awards, etc.: ACRL Conference scholarship recipient, 1999.

Statement of Concern: After serving as the chair of the conference program committee in 2000, I am eager to stay involved with LIRT and to continue making contributions to the organization. The unique role of LIRT is to provide a forum for teaching issues common among all types of libraries; as president I would be interested in continuing to expand our membership among public, special and school librarians, and exploring the teaching and learning issues we share. Librarians are educators first and foremost, and our input as teachers is vital to the continuing development of libraries, especially in the area of technology. I am proud that LIRT serves as mentor and advocate for teaching librarians; I believe I can bring energy and enthusiasm to our organization in this capa-city, and provide leadership in our 25th anniversary year.

Education: Kean University, BA, 1992; Rutgers University, MLS, 1995. Present Position: Library Director, Purnell School, 2000-present.

Previous Positions: Coordinator of User Services, New York University School of Medicine, 1999-2000; Instructional Services Librarian, Pepperdine University, 1998-1999; Senior Reference Librarian/Technology Center Manager, Burlington County Library, 1995-1998.

ALA Activities: Library Instruction Round Table (LIRT) Liaison Committee 1998-2000; Library Instruction Round Table (LIRT) Committee for High School to College Transition, 2000-present.

Statement of Concern: This is an exciting time to be involved with the Library Instruction Round Table (LIRT) as the organization reaches it’s 25th anniversary. LIRT’s efforts continue to empower and strengthen partnerships between all library types. In order to increase and improve services of LIRT, the organization needs to continue it’s strong and growing membership. As Treasurer, I would bring enthusiasm and energy to managing LIRT’s funds in accordance with our organization’s bylaws. It would be an honor to serve the membership in this capacity.

Education: College of William and Mary, AB, 1965; University of North Carolina, MS in LS, 1967.

Present Position: Reference Librarian, Coordinator of Instruction for English and Education, Social Science & Humanities, Baylor University, 1996-present.

Previous Positions: Head of Reference (Social Science & Humanities (1983-1996); Reference Librarian (1977-1983), Baylor University, Waco, Texas,. Coordinator of Public Services, Northeast Louisiana University, Monroe, Louisiana, 1975-77; Reference Librarian, Joint University Libraries, Nashville, Tennessee, 1973-75. Reference Librarian, Duke University, Durham, North Carolina, 1968-72.

ALA Activities: LIRT: Continuing Education Committee, 1996-2000, Chair: 1997-1999; LIRT: PR/Membership, 2000-2002.

ALA Divisions: CLS: Secretary 1984-86. RASD: Bibliography Committee 1977-81; RASD: Outstanding Reference Sources Committee 1978-82. RASD: Reference Sources for Small and Medium-sized Libraries, 4th ed. Ad Hoc Committee, 1982.

Membership in Other Professional Organizations and Learned Societies: Phi Beta Kappa, Beta Phi Mu.

Publications: “Recognizing and Identifying Allusions in Literary Works.” Creative Strategies for Library Instruction in the Arts, Literature, and Music. Ed. Marilyn P. Whitmore. Active Learning Series 5. Lancaster, Pennsylvania: Library Instruction Publications, 2001. 163-182. “Role-Playing as a Training Tool for Reference Student Assistants,” RSR: Reference Services Review 26:1(1998) 37-41. “The RASD Outstanding Reference Sources Committee: Retrospect and Prospect” (coauthor) RQ 20: 359-365, 1981.

Statement of Concern: In this new electronic environment, instruction needs have increased for users in all libraries. LIRT is the one organization in ALA that strives to address the instruction concerns of all librarians: academic, public, school and special. All librarians who are teachers have much to learn and to teach each other. I enjoy working with the members of LIRT and appreciate the openness of the organization. I would be honored to serve LIRT as secretary.

Timothy P. Grimes
Candidate for ALA Councilor

Education: University of Michigan, M.L.S. 1984; University of Michigan, B.A. 1976; American Academy of Dramatic Arts, New York, Advanced Study 1979-80.

Present Position: Associate Director of Bibliographic Services and Community Relations, Ann Arbor District Library, 1995-

Previous Positions: Acting Co-Director, Ann Arbor District Library 1994-95; Adult Services Specialist, Loving Branch Library, Ann Arbor District Library, 1989-1994; Reference Librarian, Detroit Public Library, 1985-89.

ALA Activities: ALA Council (LIRT Representative) 1999-; LIRT Representative to ALA Planning and Budget Assembly 1987-91; LIRT Representative to ALA Literacy Council 1991-92; Roundtable Coordinating Committee 1990-93; LIRT President 1992-93; LIRT Vice-President 1991-92; LIRT Treasurer 1987-88 & 1990-91; LIRT Secretary 1989-90; LIRT Executive Board 1987-94; 1999-; LIRT Steering Committee 1987-94; 1999 -; LIRT Organization and Bylaws Committee, chair 1993-94; LIRT Long-Range Planning Committee 1996-98, chair 1991-92; LIRT Elections Committee 1993-94; LIRT Financial Planning Task Force 1994-97; LIRT 25th Anniversary Task Force 1998-; LIRT Research Committee 1986-87.

ALA Divisions: PLA Marketing of Public Library Services Committee 1998-, chair 1998-2000; PLA Leonard Wertheimer Award Committee, chair 1997-1998; PLA Promotions Committee, 1996-98, chair 1997-98; RUSA MOPPS Services to Adults Committee, 1990-92; 1993-97; RUSA CODES Readers Advisory Committee 1995-97. State and Regional Library Association Committees: Beta Phi Mu, Board of Directors 1985-87, 1992-94; Michigan Library Association, Executive Board 2000-; Michigan Library Association, Public Library Division, President 2000-, Executive Board 1997-; Michigan Library Association, Public Library Division, Fantastic Fiction Committee 1993-99, chair 1996-98; Michigan Library Association, Michigan Author Awards Committee 1995-97.

Membership in Other Professional Organizations: Southeast Michigan Adult Reading Roundtable, cofounder and chair, 1990-95.

Honors, Awards: Beta Phi Mu Award for Exceptional Achievement in Librarianship, University of Michigan, School of Information, 1990; Margaret Mann Award for Professional Promise, University of Michigan, School of Information, 1984.

Statement of Concern: I have served LIRT for more than a decade in almost every capacity on the executive board, in other LIRT leadership roles and now for two years on ALA Council. My broad background in a university library, a specialized urban library reference department, a public branch library and currently as a public library community relations manager, coupled with my strong LIRT organizational history, has greatly assisted in my Council work. I would like to continue my work in this capacity and further strengthen LIRT’s voice in ALA decision making.

LIRT News, March 2001. Volume 23, number 3.
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