Nanette Donohue Elected to American Library Association Council

Champaign Public Library’s Nanette Donohue was elected to the American Library Association (ALA) Council. Her three-year term as councilor-at-large starts July 16, 2009. The Council is the top governing body for ALA, the world’s oldest and largest library association. As the library’s technical services manager, Donohue manages the cataloging, preparation, and inventory control of all library materials. She joined the library staff in 2003.

Mike Rogalla Named to Notable Children’s Books Committee

Champaign Public Library children’s librarian Mike Rogalla has been chosen to serve a two-year term on the American Library Association’s Notable Children’s Books Committee. Rogalla and 10 other selectors from across the country are charged with identifying the best books published in the U.S. this year and next, for children up to age 14.

As of early July, Rogalla has received about 700 books from publishers seeking notable status for their titles. He expects about 1,800 by the end of the year. All will be added to the library’s collection. Committee members review and nominate titles throughout the year; about 60 to 80 books will make the final list. Rogalla has been with the library since 1993.

June 30, 2009