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Wednesday, 15 August 2012 13:03
Well folks, I'm sorry I didn't write my column last week. I was sick again. Sometimes, things happen. Thanks for calling me; I'm sorry I didn't get to put it in last week.
I'm glad that it has cooled down some. It's like fall is here, the crickets are hollering now. I believe that we will have an early fall.
The green beans are sure growing and we should have green beans in a week or two. Some people have already called and wanted some.
The sweet potatoes sure are growing. The tomatoes, most of them have rotted, too much rain on them, but we can't control the weather. The good Lord knows what we need.
The grand baby is growing up so fast. He plays the strings of the banjo and guitar, he is a sight.
Happy birthday wishes go out to Landon McDanial, Jerry Wayne Dinson, and happy belated birthday wishes go out to Paula Rominger. She is 29 and holding. So to all of you, may the good Lord grant you all to have many more.
I got a call a few days ago from Jimmy Burchell. He wanted to know about who owned the place called the Stable Rock. The Stable Rocks are close to where Clay County, Knox County and Laurel County join together, but the Stable Rocks are in Clay County. My grand mother told me why they named it the Stable Rocks. She said back in the Civil War that the soldiers would camp out there and in the rocks they would hide their horses and there were draw-bars to keep their horses in. There is also a big hollowed-out spring on top of one of the big rocks. When I was a little boy growing up, a bunch of the boys in the neighborhood would go hide eggs there at Easter time. I remember one time, me and some of the boys found an old cannon ball at the rocks and that's how the rocks got its name, "The Stable Rocks".
Well, some folks are still sick. Waymon and Joyce Mills, Edgar Lawson, Von Minton, and Delbert Collins, so pray for these folks.
Remember the ones in the hospital, the nursing homes, and the ones that have lost a loved one. May the good Lord bless you and may He forever hold you in His hands.
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Wednesday, 01 August 2012 12:23
Well folks, seems like that we today are living in fast times. The days, weeks and months are passing by so swiftly.
School will be starting again in almost a week. When I was a boy, when school started we got excited. We got a pencil and a tablet and a new shirt and overalls. That is where we could put our pencil.
We didn't have any toys, but if you had a few marbles you were rich. At school, the boys would draw a round circle in the dirt. Then we would put five or ten marbles in the circle and we would take turns shooting out the marbles. The ones that you could shoot out, you got to keep them. Every boy had a special marble that they kept to shoot out the marbles, and they called it the tall marble. Whatever happened to the marbles? Some times you would have a pocket full and some times not any. We would always be trading marbles.
I remember one time a man came to our house and he gave us boys a big jar full and we were tickled to death to get them. Today, children get so much that they don't appreciate it. We didn't have big red wagons or bicycles to play with. We had homemade sleds and wagons. Today, the older kids have dirt bikes and 4-wheelers. Children today have too much.
I remember the boys would make popguns you could shoot paper wads with, or dogwood berries or spicewood berries too. We had a lot of fun too. We made slingshots. When we were boys, if you could find a red innertube they were better than the black ones. We would find a good set of forks and we would take mother's scissors and cut the inner tubs in stripes about 14 inches long and about one inch wide and we would shoot snakes and lizard and we got good at shooting the sling shots.
We didn't have much, but we made do with what we had.
Well, the grandbaby got a haircut and he likes getting his haircut and he likes taking a bath and he talks like a grown up. The kids today are so smart. He's beginning to count and saying his ABCs and I can't hardly write my column for him wanting my pen and paper to draw pictures on it. He is a handful.
Happy birthday wishes go out this week to Zach Hicks, he will be 16 years old on August 2. He is the son of James and Kim Hicks. Zach plays basketball for the Clay County Tigers. We are proud of him. Also happy birthday to Diana Williams up Somerset way, Linda Sue Hubbard and Chase Whitis, he is the grandson of Harley and Norma Lee Sibert. So to you all, have the best birthday and may God Bless you all to have many more, from all your friends and family.
Some folks are still sick and need prayer. Edgar Lawson Waymon and Joyce Mills, Delbert Collins, and Von Minton. Remember the ones in the hospital, the nursing homes, and the ones that have lost a loved one this past week.
Thank you all for reading my little write-up. I'll stop for this time. May the good Lord bless and keep you and may He always hold you in His hands.
Wednesday, 25 July 2012 03:24
Well folks, I'm sorry I didn't get to put my write-up in the paper last week. I was very sick and wasn't able to drive. Sometime things happen, but I'm getting a little better now.
We have had plenty of rain lately and the grass and weeds sure have grown up. You can't keep up with the mowing and weed eating around the place.
Grandbaby sure is growing up so fast and getting into everything. It keeps me busy keeping up with him. We had a good singing Saturday night and everyone had a good time. The grandbaby likes playing the banjo and guitar. You should hear him sing. Everyone he meets likes him and he likes everybody too.
In our garden, most of the beans and corn have dried up where we didn't get rain. Maybe the late corn and beans will be better. I hope so.
Happy anniversary wishes go out to J. Hugh and Freda Smith way up in Liberty, IND and J. Hugh is having a birthday too. May God bless you to have many more. Happy belated birthday to Sarah Sibert and Traci Gregory. Harley and Norma Lee Sibert will celebrate their anniversary Friday the 27th. We wish for them many more anniversaries, may the good Lord bless you all, from all the families and friends.
Remember all the sick, Waymon and Joyce Mills, Edgar Lawson, and Delbert Collins. Pray for the ones in the hospital and nursing homes and for all who lost a loved one this week. We all need prayer.
I want to thank everyone for reading my little write up and for the staff at the Enterprise, they are so good to help me. Well I'll stop for this time, may the good Lord bless and keep you and may He forever hold you in His hands.
Wednesday, 11 July 2012 00:37
"Grandboy sure is growing"
I'm sure glad that we are getting a break from the heat and we got some rain and we really needed it. It was so dry, the creeks all dried up. But the good Lord knows what we need.
The grandboy sure is growing up so fast. He makes friends with everybody he meets. He is a sight. Granny gets after him with a flyswat and he comes running to me for help. He likes going to Sunday school and church. The children most of the time follow after the things their parents teach them and do the things they do. People need to teach their children about the Lord and take them to Sunday school and church. We hear every week about our young people passing from this life, and it's getting worse. There is a better way for them, and Jesus is that way.
So many folks still sick: Waymon and Joyce Mills, Edgar Lawson, Delbert Collins, James Gregory and Sammie Ray Gregory. So pray for them. Also, Brenda Hicks need prayer. Don't forget to pray for all the ones that have lost a loved one this past week. Remember the ones in the family and nursing home.
There will be a graveyard meeting Sunday at the Mill Creek Cemetery starting at 11 a.m. Everyone is welcome to come.
Happy birthday wishes go out this week to Madisian Gregory way up Michigan way and Sarah Sibert and happy anniversary to Adam and Brandie Smith. We wish the best for you all, may God bless you to have many more.
I want to thank each one out there for reading my little column. So many people tell me they read it.
Well, I'll stop for now. May the good Lord bless and keep you and may He forever hold you in His hands.
Wednesday, 04 July 2012 00:33
Well folks, it's still hot and dry and we need rain. The gardens are drying up and the yards will almost burn. You talk about hot, it's been hot the last week, 105º and here it was 109º. It's hard to believe.
The water here in the little branches have dried up. Maybe we will get some rain this coming week. I sure hope so, the beans are turning yellow and the sweet corn is twisting-up it's so dry.
Some folks are sick and need prayer: Delbert Collins, Edgar Lawson, and Waymon and Joyce Mills. So pray for them. Remember the ones that have lost a loved one this past week: The Arlie Rhodes family, the Edd Brock family, and the Spurlock family. So many each week, so pray for them too.
I want to thank the staff at the Enterprise for all they do for me. They are so helpful, and for all who read my write up. So many call and tell me they do. I want to thank Judy down at the Enterprise. She has made the grandbaby her friend. He doesn't forget anything. When I get the pen and paper and he sees me, he says "Judy papa." He's smart to be two years old, he plays the banjo and the guitar, and he loves going to Sunday school and church.
I don't have any birthdays this week.
Our roads up here on Roots Branch needs patching and the bushes need to be cut-off. I hope our county judge will do that for us before winter sets in.
Well, I'll stop for this time. May the good Lord bless and keep you and may He forever hold you in His hands.
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We, the family of Wendell Napier, want to give our heartfelt thanks to everyone who gave their love and support during the loss of our loved one. Words cannot express what we feel about all the memories shared and kind words spoke about him.
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A VA spokesman confirmed Sepulveda's last day was Sunday.
Preliminary findings from the IG's office revealed attendees of the Florida conferences may have received lavish gifts. Among the gifts were spa treatments and concert tickets. The House Veterans Affairs Committee also released a 15-minute training video parodying Gen. George Patton that cost $52,000 to produce for the conferences.
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Sepulveda told Federal Times he was resigning due to the IG report's release.
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- 1.6 Norms for meetings
- 1.7 Interns on committees
- 1.8 Virtual members
- 1.9 Consultants
- 1.10 Establishment of committees
- 1.11 Evaluation of committees
- 1.12 RUSA Section Reviews
- 1.13 Procedure Statement on Evaluation of Committees
- 1.14 Press release service
- 2 Chapter 6: Publications
- 2.1 Publications Committee
- 2.2 Opportunities for publishing
- 2.3 Guidelines Governing Publishing Activities
- 2.4 How to submit a publications proposal
- 2.5 RUSQ: Reference and User Services Quarterly
- 2.6 RUSA Update editorial policies
- 2.7 RUSA Update editor
- 3 Chapter 7: Awards
Chapter 1: Committees
Appointment policies
No person shall concurrently serve in more than three separate positions. Governing board, committee, liaison, subcommittee, and other responsibilities that require service in another position (e.g., service on a committee that entails assembly representation) are not in conflict with this policy. Source: ALA Policy 4.4
With the exception of virtual members, members of all ALA and unit committees are expected to attend all meetings. Failure to attend two consecutive meetings or groups of meetings (defined as all meetings of a committee that take place at one Midwinter or Annual Conference) without an explanation acceptable to the committee chair constitutes grounds for removal upon request by the chair to and approval by the appropriate appointing official or governing board. All committee members are expected to take part in the work of the committee, as outlined under "Duties of Committee Members," below. Source: ALA Policy 4.5 Appointments process The RUSA president appoints the members of RUSA-level committees established during her or his tenure. The vice-president/president-elect appoints members of RUSA-level standing committees in the months immediately proceeding the presidential year. The RUSA executive director send e-mail messages of appointment on behalf of the president and vice-president.
Section chairs-elect appoint members of section-level committees and handle the appointment correspondence for their respective sections.
The RUSA Bylaws state that appointments to standing committees are usually for terms of two years. Reappointment is possible but "in no case shall a person serve on a committee for more than four consecutive years." Chairs serve for one year and may be reappointed. (Note: Members of awards committees serve a two-year term and may not be reappointed.)
Terms begin immediately after the Annual Conference unless a different date appears on the appointment acceptance form. Terms on the Notable Books Council and Reference Sources Committee begin immediately after the Midwinter Meeting. Calendar for committee chairs
Annual Conference
- Newly appointed committee members observe meeting.
- Incoming chair consults committee members regarding time to meet at Midwinter and at the next Annual Conference.
- ALA/RUSA organization year begins on adjournment of Annual Conference.
- Chair submits any outstanding requests for reimbursement for committee expenses incurred during the current fiscal year (which ends August 31) to the RUSA executive director.
- Meeting request forms for Midwinter due in the ALA Conference Services Office by September 30.
- Meeting request forms for Annual Conference programs due by October 1. Meeting request forms for meetings at Annual Conference due by October 31.
- Committee chair sends any items that need board consideration to RUSA office.
- Committee chair sends agenda, time, and room assignment for committee meeting at Midwinter to committee members.
- If more than $50 is needed for budget year beginning after upcoming Annual Conference, chair submits budget request.
- If committee wishes to present a conference program next year, it begins planning now.
- Send minutes from meetings to RUSA office.
- RUSA vice-president and section vice-chairs appoint committee chairs and members.
- Chair sends any items needing Board consideration to RUSA office.
- Chair sends agenda for committee meeting at Annual Conference to committee members.
- New officers elected.
Duties of committee chairs
- Plan the committee's work for the year (end of Annual Conference through next Annual Conference) in accordance with ALA goals and priorities, RUSA goals, and the stated purpose of the committee.
- Coordinate the committee's work for the year via e-mail and other appropriate means.
- Inform committee members as soon as possible of the time of all meetings. Agendas, together with any related documents, should be sent out in advance and minutes should be distributed after each meeting.
- Reply promptly to all inquiries from the field concerning problems related to the committee's work.
- Arrange committee meetings at the Midwinter Meeting and Annual Conference.
- Conduct all meetings in accordance with ALA's "Open Meetings" policy: "All meetings of the American Library Association and its units are open to all members and to members of the press. Registration requirements apply. Closed meetings may be held only for the discussion of matters affecting the privacy of individuals or institutions."
- Submit regular reports each year to the RUSA Board of Directors or your section chair. Minutes from Midwinter and Annual Conference should be sent to the RUSA office.
- Submit committee recommendations for RUSA Board action to the RUSA office in time to be distributed to Board members before the Midwinter Meeting or Annual Conference. Each recommendation should include specific wording for the action to be approved by the Board. Supporting documents should be attached to the request for Board action to provide background information to clarify an issue. Further, the committee chair, or other committee representative, should attend the Board meeting in case members of the Board have questions not answered by the materials at hand.
Section committee chairs will channel their committees' recommendations for action through their respective section's executive committee. If Board action is necessary, the section chair, as the section's voting representative on the Board, will carry the recommendation forward. Sections and committees must have Board approval before any action can take place.
- Recommend reappointment of effective committee members.
- Ask the RUSA president or section chair to remove committee members who are not fulfilling their obligations.
- Appear before the RUSA Board of Directors or section executive committee as needed to report on activities of the committee.
- Maintain records of committee activities and send current committee records to new chair when a new chair is appointed.
- Send any material of an archival nature to the RUSA office upon completion of service as chair.
- Inform RUSA president and executive director of resignations submitted directly to committee chair.
Duties of committee members
The specific duties of a committee member vary according to the committee. However, all RUSA committee members are expected to:
- attend all meetings of the committee at Midwinter and at Annual Conference (This does not apply to virtual members.)
- complete all assignments made by committee chairperson
- respond as promptly as possible to all e-mails from the committee or from the RUSA office
- participate in the committee's discussion list (if one is used) or in the committee's online community (if one is used)
- inform the chair of the committee and the RUSA office immediately of any change of address
- forward any committee material of importance to the committee chair at the end of each committee assignment.
Committee reports, minutes
Within two weeks of your committee meeting, please submit a Meeting Highlights form with a brief summary of the discussion and actions taken. Section-level committees will submit forms according to the procedures of their sections. When minutes of the meeting are available, be sure to send a copy to the RUSA office. The office maintains a file for each committee.
Suggestions for effective meetings
When the committee agenda is a full one, time is limited, and/or there are observers who wish to participate in the committee's deliberations, the chair may do one or more of the following:
- allow discussion time during the last portion of scheduled meeting time
- to keep business moving in any organization beyond an informal, small group, require all who wish to speak to address the chair. Rule out of order any who do not.
- limit the input of observers, if necessary, to ensure that all committee members have the opportunity to speak and that the agenda is not abrogated
- Avoid formal motions for procedural or non-controversial matters. Use such formulas as: "If there is no objection, (pause) . . .".
- For approving Minutes, use: "Are there any corrections? (pause) If not, they stand approved as distributed."
- For adjournment, use: "Is there any further business? (pause) The meeting is adjourned."
Norms for meetings
- actively participate
- take responsibility for outcomes
- share in the facilitation of the meeting
- have fun
- keep comments within the scope to the group
- speak up before the group if you have an issue
- be respectful of others' ideas and approaches
- start and end on time
- bring all group members into the discussion
- state something positive before you criticize
- be mindful of your time 'on stage'
- share the workload.
Source: ALA ad hoc Training Task Force, January, 1996
Interns on committees
The internship helps introduce new members to RUSA committees. Interns are RUSA members who have never served on any RUSA committees. The internship is an extra membership slot not counted in the number of members in the committee's descriptive statement.
Each intern shall serve for a period of one year and may not be re-appointed as a committee intern. The one year service as an intern is not to be included in the four year maximum of committee service. Interns shall participate fully in the work of the committees to which they are assigned. Voting privileges shall be extended to interns on equal terms with regular members. Source: RASD Board, June, 1969; amended January, 1976; reaffirmed by RUSA Executive Committee, October, 2006
Virtual members
Virtual members of committees or task forces have the right to participate in all committee work and discussions. Virtual members are not counted when determining the quorum for face-to-face meetings of the committee. Virtual members may be appointed for one- or two-year terms, and may be reappointed for up to a maximum of four years. Virtual members are not counted in the number of members in the committee's descriptive statement. The number of virtual member can equal half the number of members in the committee's descriptive statement.
An individual may be appointed for a one-year term as a consultant if he or she is not eligible for appointment as a member but his or her expertise is required for the completion of a committee project. A consultant generally is an individual who has completed four years on a particular committee and has been strongly involved in an ongoing project. A one-year appointment as a consultant can help with continuity. A consultant is not counted in the number of members in the committee's descriptive statement, and is not a voting member of the committee.
Establishment of committees
Members of RUSA who wish to form a new committee should prepare a descriptive statement according to the following format:
- establishment (date and brief facts, if pertinent)
- purpose (why the committee exists)
- composition (number of members and special characteristics, if any)
- terms of office (if not according to RUSA Bylaws, describe special conditions)
- specific duties (what the committee will do to justify its existence)
- policies (if any)
The descriptive statement for division-level committees will be given to the Organization Committee for approval and then to the RUSA Board for action. Section executive committees approve descriptive statements for new committees and send a copy to the RUSA office.
Source: RASD Board, February, 1973; reaffirmed by RUSA Executive Committee, October, 2006
Evaluation of committees
The Organization Committee will review the non-administrative RUSA-level committees and the sections of RUSA every five years on a staggered basis. Section executive committees will be responsible for review of committees and discussion groups within their sections. The purpose of the review will be to determine whether the committee or section continues to serve a useful purpose within the division and to give members an opportunity to recommend changes in the structure of their own committee or section and of RUSA as a whole. In preparation for this review, the chair of the committee or section will send to the Organization Committee answers to the following questions:
1. Do you feel that this committee or section is currently serving a useful purpose with RUSA? If so, please describe your reasons. If not, would you recommend changes in the structure or membership (please describe) or recommend that the committee or section be discontinued?
2. Do you believe that the work of your committee or section overlaps with the work of another RUSA or ALA committee or section unnecessarily? If so, can you suggest any way in which this duplication of effort could be eliminated?
Source: RASD Board, February, 1973; reaffirmed by RUSA Executive Committee, October, 2006
RUSA Committee Reviews: Schedule
Reviews are conducted every five years, except that a new committee is reviewed after three years.
|Last Review
|Next Review
|Access to Information
|AFL/CIO Joint Committee
|Awards Coordinating
|Conference Prgm. Coordinating
|Planning and Finance
|Professional Development
|RUSQ Editorial Advisory Board
|Standards & Guidelines
(Note: '*' Indicates committees exempt from the review process)
RUSA Section Reviews
Reviews are conducted every five years except that a new section is reviewed after three years. The year of "next review" is the year in which a section should submit its review documentation to the RUSA Organization Committee. This should normally be submitted in time to allow distribution of copies in preparation for discussion at the Annual Conference.
Procedure Statement on Evaluation of Committees
Policy dictates that all eligible committees be reviewed every five years. Newly established committees receive their first review after three years. Normally, reviews are conducted during the Midwinter Conference and are administered by the Subcommittee on Reviews. If necessary to maintain the integrity of the schedules, reviews also may be conducted during the Annual Conference.
Reviewers should not be members or active participants of their assigned committee. Reviews should be conducted at a regular business meeting of the committee.
Following is an outline of the normal review procedures.
October 15: Chair of Subcommittee on Reviews notifies chairs of all committees slated for review by a form letter adopted for that purpose. Also included is a copy of the evaluation checklist and a copy of the policy statement concerning "Establishment and Evaluation of Committees."
December 1: Chair of Subcommittee notifies all Subcommittee members of committees slated for review and their meeting times and dates. By December 10, committee members inform Subcommittee Chair which times they are available.
December 10: Chair of Subcommittee notifies subcommittee members of review assignments. In cases where committee members have not responded with their choices, assignments will be arbitrary. If subcommittee members are unable to attend their assigned meetings, the Subcommittee Chair should be notified. (If conflicts cannot be resolved, these committee reviews may be postponed until the Annual Conference and committee chairs informed of same.)
December 15: Subcommittee members contact chairs of committees to be reviewed directly and inform them of their visit on a certain day.
Mid-Winter Reviews are conducted according to the schedule described above and checklists are filled out.
February 14: Subcommittee members send copies of their reviews to Subcommittee Chair for purposes of synthesis and distribution.
March 15: Subcommittee chair sends each member of Organization Committee copies of all reviews together with a brief report of findings.
March 30: Organization Committee chair sends review results to committee chairs.
Here are links to the templates for the Section Review and Committee Review letters and checklists that should go out from the Chair of Organization to the chairs of the sections and committees being reviewed. Future chairs of Organization should copy the text from the template, insert relevant data, and send this off to the right people each Fall. The review checklists for committees incorporate the new questions that were approved by the RUSA Board in Toronto, 2003. These templates should not require frequent updating, although the Organization Committee should examine them every 1-2 years on principle.
Press release service
The Public Information Office (PIO) works with ALA units to publicize news through official ALA new releases. About 400 releases a year are processed through PIO and distributed to over 500 library publications.
Releases are e-mailed each week to a targeted library "trade" press list: national and regional library press, state association and state agency publication editors, library school deans, division journals/newsletters, ALA executive board, division presidents and ALA staff.
Follow these procedures for your press release:
- Plan ahead. Submit proposed copy to the RUSA office at least two months before the publication's cover date (e.g. the April issue of American Libraries is on press sometime after March 15 and closes on editorial content, except 'hot' news, by the last week of February). Quarterlies typically have an even longer lead time.
- Prepare a draft. To ensure that all the information you want publicized is included in the release, submit a working draft. PIO will edit, rewrite, and clarify. A few things to remember when drafting your release:
- Be sure to include the "5 W's-Who, What, Where, When, Why."
- Double-check all factual information.
- Use the "inverted pyramid"--begin with the most important information.
- Write out all acronyms.
- Include deadline dates and attendance limitations, where applicable
- Include the name, address and phone of a contact person.
- Use quotes for subjective descriptions.
- Double-space copy.
- Releases should be routed through the RUSA office. PIO prepares news releases for divisions, other committees, and their sections on request of the division's executive director.
Be careful not to commit one of these seven deadly sins of press release writing:
- misspelling names
- inaccurate information. A release is only as good as its sources.
- burying leads
- not allowing enough time for a release to be prepared, distributed, and published in a timely fashion
- trying to publicize something not worth a release
- using jargon. Simple language is better.
- writing too long a release with unnecessary information. More is not always better.
Media contacts
If a reporter calls you, the following may be useful.
- Ask questions. Find out the name of the publication or network. Ask what the story is about, the reporter's angle, and when the deadline is. If you do not feel qualified to address the question or are uncomfortable with the approach, say so. Suggest other angles or sources of information.
- Be clear about whom you are representingÃÂâÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂyourself, your library, or the ALA. You may want to check the ALA Handbook for a policy statement or request a copy of fact sheets available from PIO on a variety of topics.
- Be aware of manipulation. Some reporters may ask leading questions such as ÃÂâÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂWould you say...ÃÂâÃÂÃÂÃÂàfollowed by an idea for your agreement. Make your own statements.
- Be prepared to answer the standard ÃÂâÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂWho- What- When- Where- How- and WhyÃÂâÃÂÃÂÃÂàquestions. Have supporting facts and examples available. PIO has files which include good background information.
- Before answering questions, think about what you want to say and the best way to say it. Make sure your comments are from a positive angle, pitching librarians as information professionals or libraries as the sole source of vital information.
- Keep your answers brief and to the point, especially with broadcast media, when you might have only 20 seconds to respond. Too much information can be confusing.
- Don't be afraid to say, "I don't know." It is a legitimate answer. Reporters do not want incorrect information. Tell them you'll find the answer and call back.
If you need additional information or counsel, contact the ALA Public Information Office or the RUSA office. Resolutions
Any resolution prepared by any unit of the division, any committee or other organization of which RUSA is a joint member, or any ALA unit or committee assigned to the division must be submitted to the RUSA Board of Directors for its approval. Source: RASD Board, January, 1976; reaffirmed by RUSA Executive Committee, October, 2006
Surveys and questionnaires
Consult the RUSA office. Many questionnaires are sent out from various ALA units each year, and possible respondents will be happier if duplication can be avoided. The RUSA staff will submit drafts of proposed survey instruments to the ALA Office for Research and Statistics for review and recommendations.
Chapter 6: Publications
Publications Committee
The Publications Committee has main oversight of the RUSA publications program. This includes providing advice and recommendations to the various RUSA units and committees that are planning publications, evaluating the RUSA publications program, making policy recommendations to the RUSA Board of Directors, and developing publications procedures that coordinate the work of the units and the committees.
The Publications Committee is also responsible for the recruitment, evaluation, and recommendation for appointment of the editors of RUSQÃÂâÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂReference and User Services QuarterlyÃÂâÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂand RUSA Update.
Opportunities for publishing
A number of avenues are available for RUSA units and committees to publish their work. The RUSA Publications Committee is charged with reviewing and commenting on proposals for publications and manuscripts prepared by RUSA units and committees. The Publications Committee is also charged with assisting RUSA units in the preparation of manuscripts and helping to coordinate publishing activities for the division. The committee then makes recommendations to the RUSA staff for action. The staff handles the technical details of publication and dissemination for all approved RUSA publications.
Manuscripts for publication in RUSQ do not require the approval of the Publications Committee. However, if a proposal that is submitted to this committee is more appropriate for RUSQ, the committee will refer the author(s) to the editor.
Three avenues exist to publish the work of RUSA committees and units: RUSQ, RUSA Occasional Papers Series, or as a stand-alone publication.
The RUSA Publications committee has created a flow chart of the RUSA publication process.
Guidelines Governing Publishing Activities
- Material from RUSA units intended for publication should be submitted as follows:
- Articles and column material should be sent directly to the editor of RUSQ.
- Section committees should route all news items, committee actions and activities reports, and articles to their section publication coordinators or column editors for submission to the RUSA Update editor. Where a section lacks a publication coordinator or column editor, or for division-level committees, news items should be submitted directly to the RUSA Update editor.
- All other material intended for publication, or questions regarding publishing alternatives, should be directed to the chair of the RUSA Publications Committee. A proposal form must be submitted for all publications other than articles to RUSQ, and RUSA Update.
- RUSQ, the division's official quarterly journal, has first consideration rights to publish products of an RUSA committee or section, subject to the guidelines established by the editors of RUSQ.
- Guidelines developed by RUSA units are submitted to the RUSA Standards and Guidelines Committee, then to the RUSA Board of Directors for final approval. Comments on proposed guidelines should be solicited by posting them in draft form on the RUSA Web site. Once the Board has approved a set of guidelines, staff will transmit them to RUSQ for publication. Guidelines are not part of the Publications Committee's responsibilities.
- The Occasional Papers series provides publishing opportunities where other division publication avenues are inappropriate. The Occasional Papers series has neither a minimum or maximum number of pages.
- Promising manuscripts not appropriate for publication in RUSQ or elsewhere within the division should be referred to ALA Editions with the assistance of the RUSA staff. If RUSQ and ALA Editions both waive the right to publish, yet the Publications Committee feels the project has potential, the manuscript may be made available to other ALA divisions or agencies outside ALA (e.g., commercial publishers). Such contracts and initial arrangements may be made by the body that authored the manuscript. Final contractual arrangements are made by the RUSA executive director. The RUSA executive director must be kept informed at each step in the process.
- Conference proceedings may be published in a variety of ways:
- The most common way is to publish the proceedings as an RUSA Occasional Paper.
- Proceedings that are particularly significant and considered to be especially marketable may be published as a monograph.
- Individual contributions can be reshaped as articles for RUSQ. Note: RUSQ conventionally does not publish conference program proceedings. However, if a conference program or preconference committee decides not to publish the collective proceedings as a separate publication, RUSQ retains first consideration rights for individual papers presented at such events.
How to submit a publications proposal
If you wish RUSA to consider publishing your manuscript, submit a completed RUSA Publication Proposal form. Submit this information early in the planning stages of your project.
Publications procedures for Occasional Papers and monographs
- Section committees submit proposals through their respective sections to the RUSA Publications Committee. RUSA committees submit their proposals directly to the Publications Committee.
- Publications Committee (or chair on behalf of the committee) reviews the proposal and returns to the section with one of the following decisions:
- proposal approved for RUSA publication
- proposal approved with changes
- proposal needs revision and may be resubmitted
- proposal is inappropriate for RUSA publication
- Committee or section develops publication
- drafts manuscript
- sends to expert reviewers
- revises
- Section publications committee (or RUSA committee) reviews and approves
- checks that revisions are made if necessary
- Section or committee submit revised manuscript to RUSA Publications Committee with a copy to staff
- Publications Committee reviews and makes suggestions or approves for publication
- Staff reviews and makes comments or approves for publication
- Section or committee submit final copy for production
- Staff arranges for production
Timetable for Occasional Papers and monographs
Approval of proposal: 4ÃÂâÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂ8 weeks
To receive a response from the Publications Committee following its Midwinter or Annual Conference meetings, submit the proposal no later than one month before the meeting. For section or other committee response, the procedures will vary. Work with the chair to develop an appropriate schedule.
The Publications Committee will attempt to process proposals submitted between meetings in as timely a fashion as possible. However, since it must be done by e-mail and phone, the committee chair will set a schedule for each proposal as received.
Development of publication
No two publications are alike. Assume that the publication will take longer than anticipated.
Some of the variables that affect the length of time are: the type of publication-proceedings, original piece of writing, etc.; the number of people involved (too many participants can hold up the process); the other commitments of the contributors or editors; the size, the scope, and the complexity of the work; the amount and type of art work; and the number of permissions needed.
At this point, allow about four months for publication although it may be more or less.
Reviewing: 4ÃÂâÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂ6 weeks
Different types of works will need different types of review. However, most reviewers will need at least a month to read a manuscript carefully, make comments, and return it. Some may take longer.
Like the first draft, the amount of time needed for revisions varies. It depends on how much revision is necessary and whether or not the revisions require further research or the involvement of new people.
Final approval: 2ÃÂâÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂ4 weeks
This will include a final review by the Publications Committee and, simultaneously, a review and proofreading by RUSA staff.
Production: 3-4 months
The first steps of production can begin at the point at which staff receives the copy for final approval.
Style and definitions
ALA follows The Chicago Manual of Style in all publications. ALA uses the Random House Webster's College Dictionary for spelling and word division. For definitions relevant to reference and adult services, RUSA uses those contained in American National Standard for Library and Information Sciences and Related Publishing Practices-Library Statistics (ANSI 239.7-1983 ISSN: 0276-0762).
RUSQ: Reference and User Services Quarterly
RUSQ is the official journal of RUSA. The purpose of RUSQ is to disseminate information of interest to reference librarians, bibliographers, adult services librarians, those in collection development and selection, and others interested in public services. The scope of the journal includes all aspects of library service to adults, and reference service and collection development at every level and for all types of libraries. The journal follows a policy of double-blind refereeing of articles in advance of publication.
The editor of RUSQ is a non-voting, ex officio member of both the RUSA Board of Directors and the RUSA Publications Committee. The RUSQ editor is appointed for a three-year, once-renewable term by the Board of Directors upon recommendation of the Publications Committee. The editor works with the executive director to implement Board policy, and to coordinate activities with ALA Publishing Office and its staff.
The editor reports administratively to the Publications Committee. The Publications Committee presents to the Board budget, policy, and other items requiring Board action. The editor provides informational reports to both the Board and the Publications Committee.
The editor is responsible for:
- managing RUSQ editorial office and the refereeing process
- aggressively encouraging the submission of high-quality articles and maintaining and developing positive relationships with authors and potential authors
- editing copy and related operations
- in consultation with ALA Production Services, determining layout and design of each issue
- managing the work of column editors
- providing copy for four issues per year to ALA production services for layout and production
- consultation with RUSA Web program officer regarding design and content of the RUSQ Web site ([1])
- managing the work of the RUSQ Editorial Advisory Board, and
- communicating regularly to the RUSA Publications Committee and the Board of Directors.
The Board of Directors and the Publications Committee affirm their roles of non-interference with editorial decision, in accordance with the spirit of encouraging units to "endorse and apply the principle of freedom of the press" articulated in ALA Policy Manual section 10.2. Source: RASD Board, June, 1991
RUSA Update editorial policies
From 1980-1996 (as RASD Update) and 1996-2001, RUSA Update was published as a quarterly newsletter. 2002-2003 issues were published as a column in RUSQ. Beginning in 2004 RUSA Update is published online at [2].
- to disseminate to RUSA members information about RUSA Board actions and other RUSA activities, projects, and committee work from all sections of the division
- to announce conference plans and programs
- to carry information of interest to reference and adult services librarians
- the editor has sole responsibility for determination of content within the following general guidelines
- typical article and column topics include continuing education, awards, RUSA committee appointments, RUSA Board actions, and RUSA section, committee, and discussion group news and reports
- in-depth articles or articles of a scholarly nature are referred to the RUSQ editor for consideration.
Frequency and format
Quarterly, online.
Source: RASD Board, June, 1991; 2001
RUSA Update editor
The editor of RUSA Update is a non-voting, ex officio member of both the RUSA Board of Directors and the RUSA Publications Committee. The RUSA Update editor is appointed for a two-year, once-renewable term by the Board of Directors upon recommendation of the Publications Committee. The editor works with the executive director to implement Board policy.
The editor reports administratively to the Publications Committee. The Publications Committee presents to the Board items requiring Board action. The editor provides informational reports to both the Board and the Publications Committee.
The editor's responsibilities include:
- maintaining communication with the various sections, committees, and discussion groups within RUSA
- obtaining information of interest to the membership and others interested in RUSA activities
- working with the RUSA web program officer, section editors, and RUSA executive director to prepare RUSA Update in a timely manner, and
- attending regularly-scheduled RUSA Publications Committee meetings at both Annual and Midwinter meetings.
The Board of Directors and the Publications Committee affirm their roles of non-interference with editorial decisions, in accordance with the spirit of encouraging units to "endorse and apply the principle of freedom of the press" articulated in ALA Policy Manual section 10.2.
Source: RASD Board, June, 1991
Chapter 7: Awards
RUSA awards recognize outstanding achievement by individuals and/or institutions in the library profession. These awards honor librarians, publishers, libraries, and authors for significant current or past achievements such as publications, program development, and leadership in the profession. All RUSA awards must conform to the guidelines contained in the Awards Manual of the American Library Association. Awards include a citation and/or a cash award. RUSA awards may be made to individuals or groups. Depending on the terms of the award, recipients need not necessarily be members of RUSA.
Information on submission and applications forms is available from the RUSA office. The deadline for application for most awards is December 15. Awards are presented at the following ALA Annual Conference.
Committee responsibilities
RUSA awards may be administered at the section, committee, or division levels. Any committee administering a RUSA award is responsible for the following:
- establishing the terms of the award, including the nomination criteria and selection process
- publicizing the award and criteria for nomination
- posting calls for award nominations on appropriate electronic discussion lists
- identifying ways to encourage award applications
- working to ensure a good pool of applications
- nominating candidates for award consideration
- selecting, notifying and announcing recipients of the award
- compiling information for a press release about the recipient and forward it to the RUSA office
- writing the citation (if one is to be presented). Citations should not exceed 150 words.
- working with the donor(s) to ensure that support for the award remains available, and that the purpose of the award is agreeable to both the donor(s) and to RUSA
- reviewing the purpose and procedures of the award
RUSA staff responsibilities
RUSA staff will assist committees with the awards process. RUSA staff are responsible for the following:
- assisting in the establishment of any new awards by providing information on current RUSA awards and interpretation of award policies and procedures
- ensuring that RUSA awards are publicized along with other ALA awards
- assisting with printing of citations and by preparing plaques and any other materials needed for an award
- ensuring that awards are periodically reviewed by the RUSA unit responsible for their administration
Designated RUSA Awards Committees review applicants and nominees for the respective awards. Although work may take place year round, final selection of award winners is made at a closed meeting of the committee at the ALA Midwinter Meeting. Awards committees must strictly adhere to the selection criteria established for the award. All RUSA award winners are announced on the RUSA Web page, on RUSA-L, in RUSA Update, and in RUSQ. All RUSA award procedures stipulate that committees should not be compelled to make awards in years when suitable candidates have not been identified.
Cash recognition awards should not be less than $3,000. Recurring funding for an award must include an amount to cover the costs of the award's administration. The administrative funding is used to cover the cost of publicity and to reimburse RUSA staff time. Award donors must be willing to provide sufficient funding to cover the cost of the award and its administration. The amount of administrative funding needed for an award should be determined in consultation with RUSA staff prior to the establishment of an award and is currently set at a minimum of $600.00. Conference travel awards should not be less than $1,000 and must provide an annual administrative fee of $250. Source: RUSA Board Jan., 2000; reaffirmed by RUSA Executive Committee, October, 2006
RUSA awards coordinating committee
This Committee assists all the awards committees of the division by serving as a clearinghouse for information about awards policies and procedures. Members of this Committee provide orientation for new committee chairs. The Coordinating Committee is also responsible for reviewing new award proposals before presenting them to the RUSA board for approval.
RUSA awards ceremony and reception
RUSA award presentations are made at a special ceremony and reception during the ALA Annual Conference, typically on Monday afternoon following the RUSA President's program. The President solicits donations to underwrite the reception and presides at the awards ceremony.
Establishing new awards
Any RUSA committee, section or other group may propose the establishment of a new RUSA award. However, care should be taken to make certain that the purpose of each award is not duplicated. The number of RUSA awards should remain limited however to ensure that the prestige of each award is not diluted. All proposed RUSA awards must be reviewed by the RUSA staff and must also be approved by the RUSA Awards Coordinating Committee, the RUSA Board of Directors and the ALA Awards Committee. Proposals for new awards should include the following information:
- name of award. The name should reflect the nature of the award and also recognize the donor.
- definition and criteria of award. Specify the person(s) or group(s) eligible to receive the award, the purpose(s) for which the award will be given, and a brief outline of the criteria to be followed in selecting a winner.
- number and frequency of award. Designate the number of possible recipients at any one time and how frequently the award is presented.
- selection of committee to administer the award. Indicate the person who appoints the committee to administer the award. Include particular group or groups, if any, from which committee members will be chosen. State the number of committee members and any special qualification needed by the jury members.
- deadline for nomination of candidates. Specify the form that nominations may take as well as the method for delivering nominations (such as by mail, web page, email, phone, etc.). The deadline for nomination should be December 15. The dates of the Midwinter Meeting may affect the date nominations are due.
- screening of candidates and recommendation. Indicate the means used to determine the selection of the award recipient.
- presentation of the award. Specify dates for the announcement and presentation of the award. All RUSA Awards should be presented at the RUSA Awards Ceremony at the subsequent ALA Annual Conference.
- form and/or type of award. Designate the form and/or type of award to be given (cash, citation, medal, etc.).
- donor. Specify the individual, group, institution, etc. who will provide funds for any cash award, as well as the overhead costs necessary to administer the award.
- contact person. Include the name, address, telephone number, and email address of the sponsor.
Ten copies of the award proposal must be submitted to the RUSA Awards Committee Chair at least one month prior to the Award Committee's regular meeting at either the Midwinter or Annual Conference. New award proposals will require at least six months for review and administrative processing.
Reviewing awards
Each award should be reviewed as part of the administering unit's regular review process. Each review should consider the appropriateness of the award's purpose, the criteria for nominations, procedures for selecting an award winner, and the adequacy of funding.
Modifying awards
From time to time, the criteria for nomination, selection, or review of an existing award may need to be revised. Awards Committees may propose revisions when necessary. All revisions should take into account the original intent of the award, the impact of revisions on the potential applicant pool, and the potential impact on funding. Revisions must be approved by the RUSA Awards Coordinating Committee, RUSA Board, and the ALA Awards Committee.
Suspending awards
Awards selection committees may request a suspension of an award if necessary. All suspension requests must be approved by the RUSA Awards Coordinating Committee, RUSA Board, and the ALA Awards Committee. Reasons for suspension typically include lack of a sponsor, inadequate funding, or a lack of eligible nominees.
Awards calendar
- RUSA office prepares composite press release to call for award nominations.
- Award Committee chair/members publicize the call for nominations, including posting the call to appropriate electronic discussion lists, contacting library schools, etc.
December 15
- Deadline to submit award nomination for most awards.
- Committee selects award recipient in closed session.
Two weeks after Midwinter
- Chair notifies recipient and provides information on presentation time and requests 2 head photographs (b/w or color). Chair also notifies RUSA office of recipient. Chair submits ÃÂâÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂALA Award Recipient Media ProfileÃÂâÃÂÃÂÃÂàto RUSA office. Use forms found under "Related Files" at bottom of this page.
March 1
- Chair submits citation copy (where applicable).
- RUSA office notifies donors of award recipient and makes arrangement for check. Staff arranges for plaques and citations.
June 1
- Chair notifies recipient of time, place and protocol for the award presentation.
- Chair and donor present award to recipient.
After Annual Conference
- Chair forwards appropriate materials to incoming chair, including the names of unsuccessful nominees who might be considered in future years.


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Splendid architecture, outstanding locations, urban charm: a tour of the seventeen Small Historic Towns throughout Austria
The sun is shining on the Oberer Stadtplatz, in the Upper Austrian town of Schärding. The late-Baroque façades of the lovingly restored houses sparkle in the colours of their respective guilds: blue for the bakers, red for the butchers, and yellow and green for the innkeepers. Cheerful people stroll through the historic streets of this picturesque town on the Inn River, and from every corner come whispers of history and legends. The houses of the so-called "Silberzeile" – the silver line – owe their splendid appearance to their former owners: wealthy merchants and craftsmen whose pockets were heavy with silver. Fourteen breweries here once supplied beer to the thirsty boatmen from the Inn; they have now been supplanted by cosy restaurants and cafés, turning Schärding into a city for pleasure-seekers where traditional charm is combined with the sensual enjoyment of modern gastronomy.
Schärding, with a population of about 5,000, is in the very best of company. It has joined sixteen other communities to form the "Small Historic Towns" association, made up of little urban gems from Vorarlberg to Burgenland. What they all have in common is a large number of protected historic monuments, good quality infrastructure with regard to tourism, and a maximum population of 80,000. All these cities have a distinctive character, an outstanding location, splendid architecture, and can boast luminaries from the areas of culture and politics who left their mark on the community.
A good example of this is Bad Ischl, in the Salzkammergut, where a visit to the summer residence of Empress Sisi can be followed up by a typically Austrian "Kaiserschmarrn" at the venerable Café Zauner. Feldkirch, Vorarlberg's second-largest city, has a medieval town centre, a famous jester festival, and a noted wine fair. Tyrol's Kufstein am Inn enchants visitors with its mighty fortress, while in Styria's Bad Radkersburg, located near the Slovenian border, guests enjoy the town's Mediterranean-like atmosphere and its modern spa, fed by curative mineral water.
Whether it's the famous fountains of Imst, the Venetian charm of Judenburg, the natural beauty of Gmunden, situated on the shores of Lake Traun, or the stunning Alpine panorama surrounding Lienz: the 1001 remarkable features of the Small Historic Towns always make a visit worthwhile – for Austrians as well as for holiday-makers from all over the world.
Warm Mediterranean hospitality will linger in your memories.
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LL.M. Program
When you're ready to take the next step in your law career, getting a Master of Laws (LL.M.) degree from the IU McKinney School of Law can help.
The LL.M. degree is designed to deliver in-depth knowledge in a specific area, such as health law, intellectual property, international and comparative law, international human rights, corporate and commercial law, or American law for foreign lawyers.
LL.M. Courses Taught by Judges, Justices, and an Attorney General
Our Master of Laws students come from around the world to study with the best our state has to offer Courses for the LL.M. program are taught by:
- Justice Steven David, '82, Indiana Supreme Court
- Justice Robert D. Rucker, Indiana Supreme Court
- Judge John G. Baker, Indiana Court of Appeals (former Chief Judge)
- Greg Zoeller, Indiana Attorney General
The LL.M. program has two purposes:
- it gives currently practicing U.S. lawyers a place to hone their skills and deepen their knowledge base on a specific subject
- it helps licensed lawyers from other countries get to know American law in preparation for passing the Bar in the United States
As an LL.M. student, you'll complete a 24-credit program. If you attend on a full-time basis, you can complete your degree in a single year. Foreign students, note that to satisfy visa regulations, you must finish within eighteen months.
However, if you are a domestic student, you have up to three academic years to complete the degree requirements, and can take classes on a part-time or evening basis.
The LL.M. program includes:
- Area-specific coursework with a wide range of elective options
- Externship and optional practical training (OPT) opportunities
- A research component and Master's thesis (optional for the American Law for Foreign Lawyers track)
- Advanced English as a Second Language (ESL) instruction at no cost if needed
- The opportunity to publish your thesis, if in a thesis track, on the ScholarWorks network at Indiana University. This network makes your research available to lawyers and legal scholars worldwide.
Eligibility requirements for the LL.M. program
To gain admission to the LL.M. program at the law school, you must demonstrate academic achievement, professional accomplishment, and English language competency. In addition, you must satisfy one of the following education requirements:
- Hold a J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school in the U.S.
- Hold a first degree in law or comparable from a university outside of the U.S.
- Prove that you are licensed to practice outside the U.S. (foreign applicants only)
Ready to get started? Learn more about the LL.M. program tracks, or start your application now.
Events LL.M. Program
- Oct 23
Graduate Studies Lecture Series: "The Missing Link in Achieving the Gender Equality We Want and Need"
The IUPUI Office of International Affairs, IU McKinney Graduate Studies and International Affairs present The Missing Link in Achieving the Gender Equality We Want and Need with Regina Amadi-Njoku.
News LL.M. Program
- September 15, 2014
- September 11, 2014
IU McKinney Introduces New Scholarship for Egyptian Nationals
- August 26, 2014
Artyom Geghamyan, LL.M. '07, Named Armenian Deputy Justice Minister
- December 11, 2013
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FTC Consumer AlertThe Keys to Hiring a Reputable LocksmithIf you've ever locked yourself out of your car or home, you know what a hassle it can be. Your first thought is to get someone to help you out of your situation. If a family member or friend can't deliver a spare set of keys, your next call might be to a local locksmith. But before you make that call, consider this: According to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), the nation's consumer protection agency, some locksmiths advertising in your local telephone book may not be local at all. They may not have professional training. What's more, some of them may use intimidating tactics and overcharge you.
When "Local" Is Really Long-DistanceConsider this scenario: A company far away from your town chooses a name for its business that is very similar to the name used by a local locksmith. The company advertises in the phone book or on the Web using a local telephone number and local address. When you call the number, you're actually connected to a call center in another city. What's more, there's no locksmith shop at the address listed. You may be quoted a price on the phone, but when the locksmith arrives, often in an unmarked vehicle, he may want significantly more money. The locksmith also may accept only cash. Some who claim to be "local locksmith" companies have multiple listings (sometimes 30 or more separate listings in a single phone book) with different names. But the calls to each of these numbers go back to the same central number in a distant city where operators dispatch untrained individuals to do the job.
Tips for Picking a LocksmithWhat's the best way to pick a reputable locksmith? Consider researching locksmiths before you need one, the same way you would a plumber, electrician, or other professional. That works well if you're looking to have some security work done at your home, like installing deadbolts on the exterior doors of your house, or a safe in your bedroom.But if you're dealing with an emergency, like being locked out of your car, you really don't have much time for thorough research.Regardless of whether you are locked out of your car or home, you need new locks installed, or you require other security work, the FTC offers these tips to help you hire a legitimate, local locksmith.
In emergency situations:
If you're locked out of your car and have a roadside assistance service, call them first. These services sometimes are included with the purchase of a car, or as an add-on through your insurance company. You also can buy this service separately. Roadside assistance plans often have a list of pre-approved companies to perform services like unlocking cars, jump-starting batteries, changing flat tires, delivering gasoline, and towing. Call family or friends for recommendations. If you are calling locksmiths at phone numbers you get from the phone book, Internet or directory assistance, confirm that the business addresses actually exist before asking any of the locksmiths to meet you. If you have access to a computer or other Internet-ready device, you can verify addresses online using websites that allow you to match phone numbers with street addresses. You also can ask the locksmith for cross streets or landmarks near their location. If they hesitate or if the cross streets or landmarks don't sound familiar, call another locksmith. Write down the names of several businesses, their phone numbers, and addresses for future reference, in case you don't want to go with the first locksmith you call. Look carefully at any ad for a locksmith you are considering calling. Does the ad for the company only list a website address? If hiring a local locksmith is important to you, check the website to see if it lists a local address. If the website does not provide a local address but does provide a telephone number, call to verify that the locksmith has a local address. If neither the website nor the call leads you to a local address, call another locksmith. If a company answers the phone with a generic phrase like "locksmith services," rather than a company-specific name, be wary. Ask for the legal name of the business. If the person refuses, call another locksmith. Get an estimate for all work and replacement parts from the locksmith before work begins. In cases of "lock-outs" (being locked out of your car or home), most legitimate locksmiths will give you an estimate on the phone for the total cost of the work. Ask about additional fees before you agree to have the locksmith perform the work. Companies may charge extra for responding to a call in the middle of the night. Ask if there is a charge for mileage, or a minimum fee for a service call. If the price the locksmith provides when he arrives doesn't jibe with the estimate you got on the telephone, do not allow the work to be done. Never sign a blank form authorizing work. Find out if the locksmith is insured. If your property is damaged during a repair, or if faulty work leads to loss or damage, it's important for the locksmith to have insurance to cover your losses. When the locksmith arrives, ask for identification, including a business card and, where applicable, a locksmith license. Nine states require locksmiths to be licensed: Alabama, California, Illinois, Louisiana, New Jersey, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Tennessee and Texas. In addition to a business card, check to see if the invoice includes the company's name, and whether the locksmith's vehicle has a name that matches the business card, invoice, and/or bill. Expect the locksmith to ask you for identification, as well. A legitimate locksmith should confirm your identity and make sure you're the property owner before doing any work.
Some locksmiths will work out of a car for quick or emergency jobs, but most will arrive in a service vehicle that is clearly marked with their company's name.
In the case of a lock-out, be cautious if you're told up front that the lock has to be drilled and replaced. An experienced legitimate locksmith has invested in the tools and education to provide quality service, and can unlock almost any door.
After the work is completed, get an itemized invoice that covers parts, labor, mileage, and the price of the service call.In situations where you have more time, check out locksmiths with your state Attorney General (www.naag.org), local consumer protection agency (www.consumeraction.gov), and the Better Business Bureau (www.bbb.org) to make sure there are no unresolved complaints on file. (You can get the phone numbers for these organizations in your phone book, through directory assistance, or through Web directories.) This is true whether you need a locksmith for a one-time job, or you want to hire someone to work for you on a continuing basis. You must be able to trust your locksmith. You don't want to give access to the locks for your home, car, or place of business to just anyone.
In Case There's a Next TimeOnce you've found a reputable locksmith, keep the company's name and contact information in your wallet and address book at home or at work. You also may want to program this information into your home and cell phones. This can save you time and trouble the next time you need these services.
For More Information If you have a problem with a locksmith, try to resolve the dispute with the company first. Make sure you act quickly. Some companies may not accept responsibility if you fail to complain within a certain time. If you can't get satisfaction, consider contacting your local consumer protection agency for information and assistance.
You also can file a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission. Although the FTC does not intervene in individual disputes, the information you provide may indicate a pattern of possible law violations requiring action by the Commission.
The FTC works for the consumer to prevent fraudulent, deceptive and unfair business practices in the marketplace and to provide information to help consumers spot, stop, and avoid them. To file a complaint or to get free information on consumer issues, visit ftc.gov or call toll-free, 1-877-FTC-HELP (1-877-382-4357); TTY: 1-866-653-4261. The FTC enters Internet, telemarketing, identity theft, and other fraud-related complaints into Consumer Sentinel, a secure online database available to hundreds of civil and criminal law enforcement agencies in the U.S. and abroad.
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Protestant, Lutheran, Methodist, Presbyterian, and Episcopalian
About the Service: Most commonly take place at a funeral home. A minister will conduct the service with participation from family members. What to Do: Visit the funeral home during visitor hours. What To Send: Sending flowers, cards and charitable donations in the name of the deceased is an appropriate expression of your sympathy.
Roman Catholic
About the Service: A wake or viewing takes place in a funeral home within 48-72 hrs of death. A mass takes place approximately three days later at the church. The body is buried or cremated. What to Do: Attend the wake and offer condolences. Attend the mass. What To Send: Sympathy floor arrangements, standing arrangements, standing sprays, crosses, hearts. Food and fruit baskets can be sent to the home but not to the funeral home.
About the Service: Burials are performed quickly and a service is conducted in a Mosque. What to Do: If attending the service remember that men and women sit on separate sides of the Mosque and women have their heads covered. What To Send: Flowers are not appropriate. Gifts of food are suitable expressions of sympathy.
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (Mormon)
About the Service: The service includes prayers and music followed by a brief service at the graveside. What to Do: If you attend the service, wear modest clothing. What To Send: Flowers and sympathy cards are appropriate gestures to send.
About the Service: Traditionally, the body remains at the home of the deceased or in a funeral parlor until it is cremated, which is usually within 24 hours after death. What to Do: Mourners may dress casually. Black clothing is considered inappropriate; white clothes are preferred. There is an open casket and guests are expected to view the body. The Hindu priest and senior family members conduct the ceremony. Fellow Hindus and guests of other faiths are welcome to participate, but are not expected to do so. When the viewing is over, the body is carried to the crematorium and prayers are said. Guests leave as soon as the cremation begins. Following the cremation, a meal and prayer service is held and mourning continues for a period of 13-30 days, depending on family customs. What To Send: Flowers are appropriate for the initial service. Fruit is considered the best gift to convey sympathy when visiting the home during the mourning period.
Judaism (Orthodox, Conservative, Reform)
About the Service: A rabbi performs the service and the casket is taken to a cemetery and buried within twenty-four hours of death. Only immediate family attends the service. What to Do: Once the body has been buried, the immediate family sits in mourning or ?Shiva? in their home for the next seven days. It is customary for family, friends and coworkers to come by the home and pay their respects to the family. This is known as a Shiva call. What To Send: Flowers are NOT appropriate for a Shiva call. Sweet fruit, desserts and food are appropriate gifts but check to see if the food is Kosher (i.e., prepared in accordance to Jewish dietary guidelines).
About the Service: There are three services: one held at the family home of the deceased within two days of death and permits the viewing of the deceased; a second is conducted 2-5 days later by monks at the funeral home; a third and final service is held 7 days after burial at the temple. What to Do: Attend the first service and offer condolences to family. Do not wear red clothing. What To Send: Flowers are appropriate but instruct the florist to refrain from using red flowers and instead use white, the color of mourning. Food gifts are not considered appropriate.
What about Cremations?
Many cremations have both a viewing and service prior to the cremation and flowers are considered an appropriate gesture at either event. If you are unsure what to send, check with either the funeral the funeral home or a member of the immediate family for guidance.
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