AkLA Handbook Section V:8
Publications of AkLA

Updated: Wednesday, 21-Feb-2007 17:05:25 MST

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Section V - 8 Publications of AkLA

Alaska Library Directory
The official title of the publication is Alaska Library Directory [year] for the Alaska Library Network published by the Alaska Library Association. However, for convenience, all references to it in the Handbook of Procedures and Policies will be "Alaska library Directory". 

The Alaska Library Directory is a directory of libraries and library personnel in the State of Alaska. The first part is a listing of all libraries in the state of Alaska with contact information, key personnel trustees, if available. The second part is a listing of all AkLA members; Personal, Institutional and Commercial with contact information. The personal members listing includes place of work, home address, and both work and home phone numbers and e-mail addresses. In cases where personal members request home information not be published library contact information will be used.

The responsibility for producing the directory is included in the job description for the Executive Officer.

The gathering of data for updating the directory should begin October 1. This allows for any changes in personnel in all libraries to be updated. The Executive Officer distributes directory forms to all libraries to update the first part of the directory. The second part of the directory is compiled using the information in the membership database. Deadline date for information to be returned to the editor is December 1. This provides for late arrivals and updating of information on the computer for January publication.

Compiling the directory requires the combined efforts of the editor and all AkLA members.

The editor shall obtain a list of AkLA exhibitors and Commercial members and solicit donations for the publication of the Alaska Library Directory. There will be no advertising in the Alaska Library Directory, but a list of the contributors should be displayed prominently within the publication. The CIP information should be placed on the verso of the title page.

The Executive Officer is empowered to solicit bids and select a printer. Since the Alaska Library Directory is an ephemeral annual publication production costs should be kept to a minimum when discussing specifications with the printer. Any changes in the directory that would greatly increase the cost in publication or distribution must be approved by the Executive Council.

Check with the Postal Service for current bulk mail requirements to determine what wording and formatting is required for the back cover.

The directory should be printed and mailed, using a bulk mail permit, to all libraries and AkLA members by the end of January. All personal and commercial members receive one (1) copy of the directory. Institutional members receive between one (1) and six (6) copies according to their level of membership. Extra copies shall be available at conference to give to exhibitors, new members or for sale.

The price for the Alaska Library Directory as set by the Executive Council is $25 for non-members and $10 for members. For quantities of eleven of more the price is $5 each.

  Newspoke
In 1980 the Executive Board, under the direction of the President, Sharon West, decided that the news items concerning the Association would be published separate from The Sourdough in a bi-monthly newsletter to be called Newspoke. The name "Newspoke" formerly referred to a column about people within The Sourdough. It was felt that this would enable The Sourdough to become a more professional journal and also provide a more timely means for the news items to be disseminated to the members.

The first issue of Newspoke, was published in March 1981.

Purpose and Content:
Newspoke is designed to be a communications and sharing tool. Articles should be brief and succinct. Personnel news, successful programs, AkLA news, chapter issues, items members would like to see included,

Editorial Policy
The editor assumes final publication responsibilities and is supported by the association members throughout the state. All members are encouraged to send news items to the editor.

Newspoke is published six times a year as follows:

Deadline for submission is the 15th of the month prior to publication. These deadlines sometimes slip so check with the editor if you have late breaking news. To submit content for Newspoke send an email to the Newspoke editor (on the Organization Chart, under Ex Officio).

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