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Features a prospectus for developing a request for proposal (RFP) for a system to host the California Digital Library (CDL) databases. Scope; Objectives for a system to host CDL databases; RFP checklist.

Reports the acquisition of the papers of British novelist Hilary Mantel by Huntington Library in San Marino, California. Novels of Mantel; Inclusion of literary drafts, correspondence, journals, photographs and ephemera in the papers; Awards received by Mantel.

Reports on the preservation of the papers of Walter Kohn, winner of the 1998 Nobel Prize in Chemistry at the University of California. Research tool for students and scholars; Part to the Special Collections in Davidson Library; Advocacy of Kohn for international peace and human rights.

Reports the acquisition of the papers of poet Hannah Weiner by University of California's Mandeville Special Collections Library in San Diego, California. Publication of the book 'The Magritte Poems' in 1966; Components of Weiner's archives; Illustration of Weiner's compositional strategies in her notebooks; Titles of the published works of Weiner.

The article talks about RE:BOOK, a National Library Week contest held by Claremont Colleges Library (CCL) in Claremont, California. The author says despite the success of the event, which invites students to submit art projects that use worn-out books and other types of cast-off paper, RE:BOOK has caused controversy regarding questions on the inviolability of books from students and teachers. The article discusses the two year history of the contests and presents some of the projects submitted.

The article features the Assignment Research Calculator (ARC) designed by members of the California State University in Fresno, California. Unlike the original ARC created by the University of Minnesota, the new ARC is designed to effectively meet the needs of students and staff when using the library. It informs them of the library's role in information literacy. It specifically assists students in writing term papers, developing speeches or working on other assignments requiring research. Considering the new ARC's capabilities, the university believes that students will be better equipped with higher quality education.

Information about several papers discussed at the American Library, Association's 127th Annual Conference held on June 26 to July 2, 2008 in Anaheim, California. The conference featured Dan Ariely as the keynote speaker with his lecture titled "Predictably Irrational: The Hidden Forces That Shapes Our Decisions. Topics discussed include the implications of theories and findings for libraries.

The article discusses the computer's role as the pencil and paper of the 21st century school with Director of Technology Howard Levin and Systems Administrator Igor Zagatsky of the Urban School of San Francisco. Levin argues that when all students have access to a personal wireless laptop, there is a paradigm shift in student learning. Zagatsky admits that the technology is far from flawless.

Presents information on the acquisition of family papers formerly owned by Nathaniel Hawthorne's family by Stanford University, Stanford, California. Detailed information on the collection; Age of the collection; Comments from Jay Fliegelman, professor of English.

Information about the conference on Sustainable Climate Management Strategies that was sponsored by the Getty Conservation Institute (GCI) in Santa Monica, California is presented. It states that there were 15 international experts in preservation, cultural heritage management and environmental control that were invited to share their knowledge and experiences. The conference proceedings feature 12 papers.

Reports the acquisition of the papers of Eduardo Guerrero, known as the Father of Chicano Music, by the University of California at Santa Barbara. Items included in the Guerrero Collection; Photographs autographed by former United States President Bill Clinton and wife Hillary; Interviews and performances taped during a television show.

Reports that the American Library Association's Rare Books and Manuscript Section will hold its year 2001 preconference in San Francisco, California. Highlights of the conference; Papers, seminars and workshops; Contact information.

Reports that the papers of Doctor Horace J. McMillan have been deposited with the California Ethnic and Multicultural Archives at the University of California, Santa Barbara.