LibWorm.com provides a librarian RSS filtering service. Over 1500 RSS librarian sources are combined and output via different filters. This feed contains the latest headlines from journals and sites in the ALA interest group. http://www.libworm.com/rss/librarianqueries.php Thu, 20 Nov 2008 02:08:27 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.2 http://hhsmedia.blogspot.com/2007/09/banned-books-week-september-23-30-2006.html Why Banned Books Week?"Celebrating the Freedom to Read is observed during the last week of September each year. Observed since 1982, the annual event reminds Americans not to take this precious democratic freedom for granted."**American Library Association D0 you know??Do you know which book was challenged the most in 2007? Find out why books are challenged, and the most challenged books of 2007 by clicking here.For more information on intellectual freedom click here:http://www.ala.org/Template.cfm?Section=oif (Source: Huntingtown High School Library Media Center) Fri, 11 Sep 2009 04:00:00 +0100 645769 http://joblist.ala.org/modules/jobseeker/controller.cfm?rssjobid=12270 Archives and Digital Collections Librarian (University Corporation for Atmospheric Research, Colorado) (Source: Latest ALA Job Listings) Thu, 20 Nov 2008 00:30:02 +0100 674481 http://blogs.ala.org/LAandM.php?title=power_words&more=1&c=1&tb=1&pb=1 Sometimes it is called techno-speak, or bureaucrat-ese, or maybe your writing is filled with emoticons and symbols. In any event, the real power of communication comes from words. As library leaders, our words should convey clearly the mission, vision, and expectations for library services no matter what the environment. Having good communication skills means forming a good set of words to better define and explain meaning. Taken from the business press, here is a new lexicon for the leader who desires to communicate at the highest level, but also in a way that can be understood clearly by all in the organization. Words can be at once necessary and interesting on their own. William Burroughs proposed words as a sort of virus, and that their use changed or mutated them. A blogger here analyzes words by comparing the meaning of 'rabbit' and 'bunny.' Which is the better word? An interesting conundrum, and a reminder that our words carry different meaning for different groups. Improving communication is a job that is never finished for the library leader. The words offered in the new lexicon can help. Eric C. Shoaf Editor, LA&M (Source: ALA Weblog Service) Wed, 19 Nov 2008 22:16:27 +0100 674460 http://mblc.state.ma.us/jobs/find_jobs/rss.php?job_id=5603 Research Librarian Reporting to the Research Services Manager, the Research Librarian is responsible for providing expert legal and non- legal research and reference services to attorneys and other staff members. The Research Librarian participates in collection development, interlibrary loan, document delivery and the orientation and training of new employees in the use of library resources. Qualifications MLS from an ALA-accredited library school Three to five years of experience conducting reference and research in a special, public, or law firm library Extensive knowledge of legal, business and scientific research tools in all formats and the ability to assist others with their use Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Ability to perform well in a fast-paced environment as part of a team and independently Ability to prioritize and consistently meet deadlines Proficiency in Windows applications and MS Office products Knowledge of HTML editors and bibliographic management software is desirable. Physical Requirements Must have the physical ability and dexterity to operate equipment such as a computer, copy machine, telephone and fax. Must have the physical ability to reach varying heights of shelving in order to retrieve and shelve library materials, push loaded book carts, and lift and carry heavy boxes and library materials. (Source: MBLC Job Listings) Wed, 19 Nov 2008 21:54:04 +0100 674449 http://mblc.state.ma.us/jobs/find_jobs/rss.php?job_id=5604 Research Librarian Reporting to the Research Services Manager, the Research Librarian is responsible for providing expert legal and non- legal research and reference services to attorneys and other staff members. The Research Librarian participates in collection development, interlibrary loan, document delivery and the orientation and training of new employees in the use of library resources. Qualifications MLS from an ALA-accredited library school Three to five years of experience conducting reference and research in a special, public, or law firm library Extensive knowledge of legal, business and scientific research tools in all formats and the ability to assist others with their use Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Ability to perform well in a fast-paced environment as part of a team and independently Ability to prioritize and consistently meet deadlines Proficiency in Windows applications and MS Office products Knowledge of HTML editors and bibliographic management software is desirable. Physical Requirements Must have the physical ability and dexterity to operate equipment such as a computer, copy machine, telephone and fax. Must have the physical ability to reach varying heights of shelving in order to retrieve and shelve library materials, push loaded book carts, and lift and carry heavy boxes and library materials. (Source: MBLC Job Listings) Wed, 19 Nov 2008 21:54:02 +0100 674450 http://joblist.ala.org/modules/jobseeker/controller.cfm?rssjobid=12271 Youth Services Librarian (State Library of Kansas) (Source: Latest ALA Job Listings) Wed, 19 Nov 2008 21:53:01 +0100 674448 http://joblist.ala.org/modules/jobseeker/controller.cfm?rssjobid=12272 Associate Librarian (City of North Las Vegas, NV, Nevada) (Source: Latest ALA Job Listings) Wed, 19 Nov 2008 21:53:01 +0100 674447 http://joblist.ala.org/modules/jobseeker/controller.cfm?rssjobid=12266 Public Services Librarian - Children's Area (City of North Las Vegas, NV, Nevada) (Source: Latest ALA Job Listings) Wed, 19 Nov 2008 16:39:01 +0100 674371 http://joblist.ala.org/modules/jobseeker/controller.cfm?rssjobid=12267 Head of Research and Instructional Services (Fashion Institute of Technology, New York) (Source: Latest ALA Job Listings) Wed, 19 Nov 2008 16:39:01 +0100 674370 http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Information_literacy&diff=252800969&oldid=prev ← Previous revision Revision as of 16:27, 19 November 2008 Line 1: Line 1: {{refstyle|date=February 2008}} {{refstyle|date=February 2008}} - hi my name is david Several conceptions and definitions of '''information literacy''' have become prevalent. For example, one conception defines information literacy in terms of a set of competencies that an informed citizen of an information society ought to possess to participate intelligently and actively in that society (from [http://www.educause.edu/pub/er/review/reviewarticles/31231.html]). + Several conceptions and definitions of '''information literacy''' have become prevalent. For example, one conception defines information literacy in terms of a set of competencies that an informed citizen of an information society ought to possess to participate intelligently and actively in that society (from [http://www.educause.edu/pub/er/review/reviewarticles/31231.html]). The [[American Library Association]]'s (ALA) Presidential Committee on Information Literacy, Final Report states, "To be information literate, a person must be able to recognize when information is needed and have the ability to locate, evaluate, and use effectively the needed information" [http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/divs/acrl/publications/whitepapers/presidential.cfm (1989)]. The [[American Library Association]]'s (ALA) Presidential Committee on Information Literacy, Final Report states, "To be information literate, a person must be able to recognize when information is needed and have the ability to locate, evaluate, and use effectively the needed information" [http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/divs/acrl/publications/whitepapers/presidential.cfm (1989)]. (Source: Information literacy - Revision history) Wed, 19 Nov 2008 16:27:17 +0100 674426 http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Information_literacy&diff=252800731&oldid=prev ← Previous revision Revision as of 16:25, 19 November 2008 Line 1: Line 1: {{refstyle|date=February 2008}} {{refstyle|date=February 2008}} - Several conceptions and definitions of '''information literacy''' have become prevalent. For example, one conception defines information literacy in terms of a set of competencies that an informed citizen of an information society ought to possess to participate intelligently and actively in that society (from [http://www.educause.edu/pub/er/review/reviewarticles/31231.html]). + hi my name is david Several conceptions and definitions of '''information literacy''' have become prevalent. For example, one conception defines information literacy in terms of a set of competencies that an informed citizen of an information society ought to possess to participate intelligently and actively in that society (from [http://www.educause.edu/pub/er/review/reviewarticles/31231.html]). The [[American Library Association]]'s (ALA) Presidential Committee on Information Literacy, Final Report states, "To be information literate, a person must be able to recognize when information is needed and have the ability to locate, evaluate, and use effectively the needed information" [http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/divs/acrl/publications/whitepapers/presidential.cfm (1989)]. The [[American Library Association]]'s (ALA) Presidential Committee on Information Literacy, Final Report states, "To be information literate, a person must be able to recognize when information is needed and have the ability to locate, evaluate, and use effectively the needed information" [http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/divs/acrl/publications/whitepapers/presidential.cfm (1989)]. (Source: Information literacy - Revision history) Wed, 19 Nov 2008 16:25:56 +0100 674427 http://www.slis.indiana.edu/careers/view_job_specific.php?job_id=4811 State: Florida The University of Miami Libraries seeks a creative, innovative individual to provide leadership in the content, technology and effective user interfaces of the Libraries web presence and promotes user-centered resources, digital services, and technologies designed to enhance the user experience. UNIVERSITY: The University of Miami is one of the nation’s leading research universities in a community of extraordinary diversity and international vitality. The University is privately supported, non-sectarian institution, located in Coral Gables, Florida, on a 260-acre subtropical campus. The University comprises 11 degree granting schools and colleges, including Architecture, Arts and Sciences, Business Administration, Communication, Education, Engineering, Law, Medicine, Music, Nursing, and Marine and Atmospheric Science (www.miami.edu). THE LIBRARY: The University of Miami Libraries (www.library.miami.edu) ranks among the top 50 research libraries in North America with a combined collection of approximately 3 million volumes, 48,000 current serials, and over 33,000 E-journal titles. The Otto G. Richter Library lies in the heart of the campus and serves as the central library for the University. Other University of Miami libraries include the Paul Buisson Architecture Library, the Judi Prokop Newman Business Information Resource Center, and the Marta & Austin Weeks Music Library, the Marine and Atmospheric Science Library, and the Louis Calder Memorial Library. The campus also has an independent Law library. The Libraries provide support and services for approx. 10,100 undergraduates, 5,100 graduate students, and 10,000 full and part time faculty and staff. The Libraries has a staff of 37 Librarians and 86 support staff and is a member of ARL, ASERL, CLIR, NERL, OCLC, RLG, and SOLINET. ... Wed, 19 Nov 2008 15:54:01 +0100 674360 http://www.infotogo.com/users/index.asp?RSS=32461 "Programs with review visits scheduled for fall 2010 and later must begin reporting to the updated Standards with their 2008 or 2009 Biennial Narrative Report. Programs with review visits in fall... (Source: Info To Go: Navigating the Internet) Wed, 19 Nov 2008 14:04:00 +0100 674189 http://blogs.ala.org/coswlcause.php?title=marie_claire_blais_wins_2008_canadian_go&more=1&c=1&tb=1&pb=1 Marie-Claire Blais wins 2008 Governor General’s Literary Award -Canada Council for the Arts. Marie-Claire Blais, Westmount, Quebec, Naissance de Rebecca à l’ère des tourments. (Les Éditions du Boréal) The heart of a world in all its maledictions and beauty, the inexhaustible outpouring of life in the darkness of an end that began a long time ago, this breathtaking paroxysm of a novel turns any commonly held vision upside down. Marie-Claire Blais’ transcendental prose illuminates the depths of the characters with an extraordinary light of survival. Other winners listed here. (Source: ALA Weblog Service) Wed, 19 Nov 2008 13:14:14 +0100 674355 http://careercenter.sla.org/jobdetail.cfm?job=3033978 QUALIFICATIONS MLS from an ALA-accredited library school. Strong oral and written communication and computer skills. Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with cultural (Source: SLA Career Center Search Results []) Wed, 19 Nov 2008 11:45:00 +0100 674482 http://liszen.com/trends/story.php?title=Censoring_the_Sorcerer_%AB_Quinnrsquos_Quick_Quill The American Library Association, or ALA, defines the attempted censorship of book like the Harry Potter series as any attempt to "remove or restrict (Source: pligg - all) Wed, 19 Nov 2008 08:00:33 +0100 674287 http://www.libraryjournal.com/article/CA6615546.html?rssid=191 For those confused about the recent Google Book Search settlement with publishers and authors, Jonathan Band's new guide emphasizes provisions that apply directly to libraries.    (Source: Library Journal News) Wed, 19 Nov 2008 07:00:00 +0100 674475 http://bb.lori.ri.gov//viewtopic.php?t=7830&sid=1ffae0179fe57d809ee196bfab270cdd (Source: LORI Discussions Groups :: View Forum - Jobline -- to post, send email to webmaster@lori.ri.gov) Wed, 19 Nov 2008 05:00:00 +0100 674183 http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/freerangelibrarian/~3/457806673/ I was told this was the “hard” direction — coming back to the U.S. from Australia. It hasn’t been too rough — though I wake up feeling as if I’ve been nailed to the bed — which makes me wonder if I ever really switched over. We jostled our way across so many time zones I think my body plumb gave up trying to adjust. (Do astronauts get jet lag?) No srsly, not to be missed! The big thing I want to share is that this Friday, November 21,  there will be yet another one-hour online ALA Connections Salon. This one is hot as a pistol: it’s “Political Connections,” featuring the charming and well-spoken Emily Sheketoff, associate executive director of ALA’s Washington Office, and Vic Klatt, ALA’s political consultant and former staff director of the House Education and Labor Committee. It’s online, 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. EST Friday, Nov. 21, 2008. Come one, come all! From the blurb: “Online Programming for All Libraries (OPAL) Coordinator Tom Peters will begin the hour with an interview with Sheketoff and Klatt. Both professionals will talk about President-Elect Obama’s Administration, the new Congress and what these changes in Washington portend for libraries during a period—a year, a term and beyond—marked by extraordinary challenges. “Following the interview, participants will be free to ask questions and engage with Sheketoff, Klatt and with one another to discuss the promise and perils of a moment when, as President-Elect Obama said in his victory speech, “there’s so much more to do.” If you’re a first-time user of OPAL, here’s a webpage containing basic information and tips. ... Wed, 19 Nov 2008 00:52:01 +0100 674045 http://joblist.ala.org/modules/jobseeker/controller.cfm?rssjobid=12264 Science Librarian (College of Wooster, Ohio) (Source: Latest ALA Job Listings) Tue, 18 Nov 2008 22:20:01 +0100 673997 http://blogs.ala.org/coswlcause.php?title=anything_goes_approach_against_the_women&more=1&c=1&tb=1&pb=1 For a race that was supposed to have broken the glass ceiling, it may just have shown women how hard and resistant that barrier really is. The poll, conducted for The Daily Beast by Penn, Schoen and Berland Associates, clearly documents what most casual observers identified as relatively favorable press treatment for male candidates like Obama and Biden versus an “anything goes” approach against the women running for office. In fact, the poll—which covered topics ranging from coverage of women’s appearances to the parodies of candidates on Saturday Night Live—shows sweeping skepticism about how women are viewed culturally, politically and in the workplace. The race appears to have crystallized attitudes among women that they face discrimination in almost all areas of private and public life. (Source: ALA Weblog Service) Tue, 18 Nov 2008 21:41:51 +0100 674012 http://joblist.ala.org/modules/jobseeker/controller.cfm?rssjobid=12262 Science Librarian (College of Wooster, Ohio) (Source: Latest ALA Job Listings) Tue, 18 Nov 2008 19:43:01 +0100 673959 http://joblist.ala.org/modules/jobseeker/controller.cfm?rssjobid=12261 Morgan State University Library-3 Positions (Morgan State University, Maryland) (Source: Latest ALA Job Listings) Tue, 18 Nov 2008 19:43:01 +0100 673958 http://joblist.ala.org/modules/jobseeker/controller.cfm?rssjobid=12260 Cataloging Librarian (Loyola Marymount University, California) (Source: Latest ALA Job Listings) Tue, 18 Nov 2008 19:43:01 +0100 673957 http://chicagolibrarian.com/node/319 This is still a while off but I thought I'd put out an initial request before the holidays officially begin. It's a request for ideas and suggestions for the meeting of the LITA Drupal4Lib Interest Group at the 2009 ALA Conference in Chicago. Feel free to leave comments either here or on the LITA Blog at: http://tinyurl.com/Drupal4LibALAchicago [more after the jump...] read more (Source: Chicago Librarian - Design, Techology & Culture from a Librarian living in Chicago) Tue, 18 Nov 2008 19:31:51 +0100 673979 http://litablog.org/2008/11/18/ideas-for-drupal4lib-ig-event-at-ala-in-chicago/ This is still a while off but I thought I’d put out an initial request before the holidays officially begin. It’s a request for ideas and suggestions for the meeting of the LITA Drupal4Lib Interest Group at ALA in Chicago. LAST JUNE/JULY IN ANAHEIM This year, we had a pretty nice BoF with librarians discussing Drupal projects they were working on. We also had a round-robin Q&A with librarians new to Drupal who were thinking about maybe using it but wanting more information. Here’s my write-up of the event: “Drupal4Lib BoF at ALA Anaheim” ALA 2009 IN CHICAGO So next year, happily enough, we’ll be meeting in Chicago (my hometown) and I wanted to poll people to see what they thought. A BoF is pretty nice but we could just as easily have a speaker or two, or investigate an interesting theme or topic. Time-wise, I don’t think we’d get more than an hour and a half — two hours max. Fun things might include specific modules for library application, using Drupal in a library environment — anything really. So if you have any ideas or suggestions, if you’d like to speak or would like to see someone else speak, if there’s a theme or topic you’d like to investigate, please leave a comment here. With just a little work, I’m sure we can arrange something that our fellow Drupal4Lib’ers would look forward to. Thanks for any help, LEO (2008-09 Chair of the LITA Drupal4Lib IG) (Source: LITA Blog) Tue, 18 Nov 2008 19:23:57 +0100 674147 http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TameTheWeb/~3/457510461/ I had breakfast with Meg Canada last weekend, while finishing my teaching duties in St. Paul. She shared with me a post she wrote at her blog called “How Librarians can be the Ultimate Community Managers.” Meg writes: What is a Community Manager? My friend, Connie Bensen introduced me to the concept at my first social media gathering. I know she has collaborated on the wikipedia definition, and as a librarian herself, and I hope she agrees with my assertion. Community managers help shape online spaces by representing organizations through starting and/or contributing to discussions. They are social media mavens and power users. Community managers solve problems, offer the best customer service, and give organizations a human face. I’ll be adding this to the list of emerging LIS jobs. How are we training new librarians to be Community Managers? Did you ever think that might be a role you’d play? Later she tape into that important bit about the ongoing conversation: Not enough of us tweet outside our community or seek out our users in other social media. Some success with MySpace and Facebook is promising, but we can’t just friend and fan eachother. We need to connect with our patrons, customers and users in online communities. Historically we may not be known for savvy communication skills, but here’s another opportunity. Gathering community input is also a key role of librarians. As we plan services, build new facilities, and evolve into our 21st century selves, libraries have to listen to what our community needs. Let’s face it Gen x and y aren’t attending community meetings at the library. The meetings are happening online. ... Tue, 18 Nov 2008 19:19:19 +0100 674091 http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/seealso/~3/456845822/clarifications_and_cautions.html I was going to write a post wherein I mentioned the OCLC policy changes or “clarifications” or whatever they are and linked out to a few library blogs and sites like Inside HigherEd and Slashdot and the like to show how this is being discussed inside and outside the library world. But then Jessamyn did pretty much the same post that I was going to do. Please read that if you haven’t already. My main original contribution was going to be the observation that perhaps in the library blogosphere we have been so busy hating ALA and ILS vendors that we have forgotten to hate OCLC, too. In truth, I wasn’t inclined to be too sympathetic to OCLC’s point of view, but (as I would have said in this now-mostly-redundant post) I would really like to read something written by a person who wasn’t either on OCLC’s payroll, or intimately involved in a project directly threatened by the OCLC “clarifications.” Then my main man Josh Neff posted a link to FriendFeed for Stefano Mazzocchi’s post Rule #1 for Surviving Paradigm Shifts: Don’t S**t Where You Eat. So I was going to link to that and say that it was one of the more convincing posts I have read about the issue. But then Jessamyn did pretty much the same post that I was going to do. Again. So let me just say this before Jessamyn can say it. Mazzocchi has a lot to say about OCLC’s monopoly and how they can best protect it. He says in part: OCLC can do exactly one of two things now: open up itself so that it becomes the de-facto centroid of an otherwise opened and more diverse ecosystem, where people are excited to contribute to them and not forced to. try to use all the power they have to stop others from competing with them and displace them. The first one seems like the most risky one, but it’s really the second. ... Tue, 18 Nov 2008 17:36:50 +0100 674364 http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/textundblog/~3/457359992/ Der spanische Comic-Zeichner Paco Roca (Valencia, 1969) gewinnt den Nationalen Spanischen Comic-Preis, den mit 15.000 € dotierten Premio Nacional del Cómic. In der Jury sassen unter anderem Miguelanxo Prado (von dem hier schon einmal im Zusammenhang mit dem «Trailer “De Profundis”» die Rede war), Rogelio Blanco Martínez (director general del Libro, Archivos y Bibliotecas, zu dt. etwa: Abteilungsleiter für Literatur, Archive und Bibliotheken im Kulturministerium) sowie der Vorjahressieger Max (siehe mein Artikel aus dem Vorjahr: «Prämierter Comic-Zeichner Max im El País-Chat»). Laut Roca, der dieses Jahr auch schon beim Salón del Cómic in Barcelona für Arrugas (siehe Abbildung, Info FNAC) eine Auszeichnung erhielt, befindet sich der spanische Comic auf einem guten Weg. Interessant ist auch das Zielpublikum, an das er sich wendet, nämlich die Generation seiner Eltern: Él asegura que su secreto es dirigirse a gente como sus padres, “a los que no les gustan los cómics”, algo que ya están haciendo otros autores para atraer público. “El manga y la novela gráfica están captando nuevos lectores -señala-, pero por encima de los superhéroes hay que construir obras que interesen a todo el mundo”. Mehr dazu in El País: «Roca: “El cómic en España está en su mejor momento”». Siehe auch El Mundo (die das Preisgeld - wie die meisten anderen Quellen auch - mit 20.000 € veranschlagen): «El dibujante valenciano Paco Roca obtiene el Premio Nacional de Cómic por ‘Arrugas’». Zum persönlichen Hintergrund des Comics Arrugas: Papelenblanco: «Arrugas, un cómic sobre el Alzheimer». (Source: Text & Blog) Tue, 18 Nov 2008 17:11:57 +0100 674397 http://joblist.ala.org/modules/jobseeker/controller.cfm?rssjobid=12257 Sebastopol Branch Manager (Sonoma County Library, California) (Source: Latest ALA Job Listings) Tue, 18 Nov 2008 17:06:02 +0100 673922 http://www.selco.info/blogs/selco-librarian/archive/2008/11/18/studying-library-support Ann B. Hutton, Executive DirectorFrom Awareness to Funding, the most recent report from OCLC Online Computer Library Center Inc., affirmed aspects of my own experiences based on years of advocating for libraries and offered some surprises.  Primary findings of this lengthy and statistically sound demographic study funded through the generous and continuing support of the Bill and Melissa Gates Foundation include:Library funding support is only marginally related to library visitationPerceptions of librarians are an important predictor of library funding supportVoters who see the library as a 'transformational' force as opposed to an 'informational' source are more likely to increase taxes in its support.Cathy De Rosa, OCLC Vice President for the Americas and Global Vice President of Marketing, keynoted a recent MINITEX workshop.  She shared the good news that there are increased possibilities to change the trend of flat or decreasing library funding as there is latent support for libraries.  However, the challenge will be to shift these latent feelings about the library into real support at a time when there are ever increasing demands on the public sector.  Library advocates must do a better job positioning the library as part of local infrastructure.Two key results did not surprise me.  First, the correlation between support for library funding and library visits is fairly low and secondly, the positive impact library staff on funding potential.  For years, I have worked with dedicated community residents around southeastern Minnesota who take great pride in their library but are not necessarily among its regular users.  While I considered this disconnect between support and use strange, I’ve never rejected the proverbial “gift horse” of their support.  Despite a myriad of rules (2-week checkouts for some items, 3-day checkouts for others, different fine rates, etc. ... Tue, 18 Nov 2008 16:54:30 +0100 674227 http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TechsourceBlog/~3/457370254/the-google-book-search-settlement-heading-towards-resolution.html If you are a regular reader of business or technology news (or for that matter, business technology news), you’ve probably heard a bit about the Google Book Search lawsuit that has been making its way through the courts over the past few years. In 2005, a group that includes The Author's Guild, Pearson's Penguin unit, McGraw-Hill, John Wiley & Sons and Simon & Schuster sued Google, which had begun a massive book-digitization project a year earlier. The plaintiffs claimed that by digitizing these books and making them searchable online, Google had committed copyright violation. The emergence of the Internet and digital technology has been a major challenge for our legal system. With information traveling at unprecedented speeds in unprecedented volume, we’ve been forced to re-define basic legal concepts like propriety, copyright and even basic ownership. The Google Book Search case is a legal landmark. Like the Napster lawsuit before it, the case encapsulates how our twentieth century legal system is on a collision course with twenty-first century technology. After Napster, the way we buy, sell and look for music changed forever. Now that the case appears to be headed toward a resolution, experts like Fred von Lohmann at the EFF are saying that it will “change forever the way that we find and browse for books.” Of course, we aren’t all experts, and we don’t all have law degrees. If you are a layperson who just wants to know what all of this means, there are a number of places you can turn. ARL offers this great overview, which also includes a “Guide for the Perplexed” if you want more detail. The Fred von Lohmann piece mentioned above is another treasure trove of useful information. In the library community, no blog has done a better job of covering this issue than Disruptive Library Technology Jester. ... Tue, 18 Nov 2008 16:36:05 +0100 674224 http://liszen.com/trends/story.php?title=DLIS_Career_List_Assistant_Head_of_Technical_Services_and_Head_of_--- Required: ALA-accredited MLS and a minimum of three years of experience with cataloging special collections in an academic or research library settin (Source: pligg - all) Tue, 18 Nov 2008 08:00:25 +0100 673800 http://joblist.ala.org/modules/jobseeker/controller.cfm?rssjobid=12256 Digital Projects Program Director (University of Houston Libraries, Texas) (Source: Latest ALA Job Listings) Tue, 18 Nov 2008 06:38:01 +0100 673715 http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/seealso/~3/456783145/how_to_annoy_librarians_a_one-act_play.html SCENE: An urban artist’s studio, the home of AL. Posters and clippings representing Dadaist icons and avant-garde performance artists are on the walls. The “READ” poster from the American Library Association depicting Stephen Colbert is on the wall, with AL’s photo taped over Colbert’s face. Prominent among the books and letters liberally strewn around the room are volumes by Lazlo Toth, The Hitler Diaries, and Atlanta Nights. AL–a “downtown” artist type–sits cross legged on the floor, typing on a laptop. Nearby are copies of Library Journal, Journal of Access Services, and other library trade publications and journals. As AL types, he pauses to shake a cocktail shaker, and pours himself a martini, which he drinks with evident pleasure. There is a knock at the door. AL: (Loud) Who is it? CY: (On the other side of the door) It’s me, Cy! AL: (Gets up to answer the door and shows in CY. CY is another artist/actor type, black clothes, disheveled.) Hey! Glad you could come. Want a martini? CY: Dude, it’s like 10 AM. No thanks. AL: (Shrugs, takes another sip.) So how is your grant application going? CY: Ah, not great. Nobody wants to fund anybody to do a “Kabuki Three’s Company.” AL: I’m shocked. CY: I know! Japan is cool, 1970s sitcoms are cool. What could be better? (Sighs.) So how about that online performance art thing you were telling me about? AL: “The Annoyed Librarian?” Oh man! It just gets better and better! CY: Explain this to me again. You got a grant to impersonate an obnoxious librarian in a blog? AL: Yeah, basically. It’s such a great gig. I read librarians’ blogs, come up with a contrary position, write that up at length, and wait for the reactions to roll in. ... Tue, 18 Nov 2008 04:47:42 +0100 674365 http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TechsourceBlog/~3/456101316/a-commons-experience.html In "The Comedy of the Commons," Dr. Carol M. Rose describes the commons as a place where each person adds more value. In our LIS701 course here at Dominican, we use Rose to illustrate the potential and usefulness of common spaces in relation to different types of libraries and what they might mean to their users. According to Rose,  "The more who join and use the commons, the greater the enjoyment of each participant."This was entirely evident in the series of field trips I made this year to visit library spaces that had integrated the idea of the commons. Reflecting on those visits, I see the common threads that connect them: space, technology,  and a culture of collaboration and innovation. I also see the benefits, especially after visiting the spaces and viewing photos of them in use.I just blogged about "Seven Ways to Think About Information Literacy" at TTW this week. Liz Wilkinson's points from her presentation include:1. Literacy beyond text2. Student centered, not library centered3. Outside experts4. Involve students5. Use students’ environments6. Learning by doing7. Make students feel at homeThese ideas also apply to understanding importance of the Commons space. Reflecting further and with inspiration from Wilkinson, I'd offer these five benefits of creating such a space in your academic library:The Commons puts students at the center. The idea of student-centered innovation was a theme woven throughout the commons field trips. The commons did not make it any easier for the librarians or to enforce library policies. In fact, Stacey Greenwell of the University was happy to tell me that they made it easier for students to use their cell phones in "the Hub." "Yes, that’s right—at the Hub we actually installed infrastructure to make it easier for students to use cell phones. We actually encourage cell phone use. ... Tue, 18 Nov 2008 01:33:46 +0100 674225 http://freegovinfo.info/node/2151 Today is going to be one of those slow moments in this long slog to liberation. Still mulling over some of the ideas raised in earlier responses to my posts. While I organize my thoughts, I am pleased to see that government information and its implications continue to get mentioned in the popular press -- especially the Plum Book. I am also pleased to see that elements within the American Library Association are making an effort to link e-government services and libraries. See the ALA wiki. Indeed, the historic connections between traditional depository library service/practice and the evolving suite of possible library e-government service remains considerably under-developed. I hope more of us can jump in and contribute to the conversation. See you on Day 64 (Source: Free Government Information (FGI) blogs) Mon, 17 Nov 2008 22:50:34 +0100 673626 http://joblist.ala.org/modules/jobseeker/controller.cfm?rssjobid=12255 Education Librarian (Eastern Kentucky University) (Source: Latest ALA Job Listings) Mon, 17 Nov 2008 22:47:01 +0100 673534 http://joblist.ala.org/modules/jobseeker/controller.cfm?rssjobid=12253 Cataloging / Serials Librarian (Ohio Northern University) (Source: Latest ALA Job Listings) Mon, 17 Nov 2008 22:47:01 +0100 673533 http://blogs.ala.org/oif.php?title=oif_seeks_reports_of_book_challenges_in_2008&more=1&c=1&tb=1&pb=1 With the end of the year approaching, the Office for Intellectual Freedom will be compiling our yearly list of most frequently challenged books. We collect information for our challenge database from newspapers and reports submitted by individuals and, while we know that many challenges are never reported, we strive to be as comprehensive as possible in our records. We would greatly appreciate if you could send us any information on challenges in your library or school from 2008. Challenges reported to ALA by individuals are kept confidential. When requests come from the media or others regarding the details of challenges to particular materials, we report only the state, type of institution and reason for the challenge. (Check out the OIF site for more about what constitutes a challenge or ban and ALA's role in tracking challenges.) To report a challenge, you may fill out the online challenge database form, or email the information to Angela Maycock at amaycock@ala.org or call (800) 545-2433 x4221. To ensure that we don't double count a challenge, we will cross-check your report with existing entries in the database. If you have any questions at all, please be sure to contact us. Many thanks! Click here or the image above for the list of books banned or challenged in 2007-2008 (pdf). (Source: ALA Weblog Service) Mon, 17 Nov 2008 20:25:44 +0100 673515 http://joblist.ala.org/modules/jobseeker/controller.cfm?rssjobid=12254 University of North Carolina at Charlotte University Librarian (University of North Carolina at Charlotte) (Source: Latest ALA Job Listings) Mon, 17 Nov 2008 20:10:02 +0100 673502 http://joblist.ala.org/modules/jobseeker/controller.cfm?rssjobid=12250 Technical Services Manager (Yuma County, Arizona) (Source: Latest ALA Job Listings) Mon, 17 Nov 2008 20:10:02 +0100 673501 http://joblist.ala.org/modules/jobseeker/controller.cfm?rssjobid=12252 Branch Supervisor (Wellton Branch) (Yuma County, Arizona) (Source: Latest ALA Job Listings) Mon, 17 Nov 2008 20:10:02 +0100 673500 http://joblist.ala.org/modules/jobseeker/controller.cfm?rssjobid=12251 Branch Manager (Foothills Branch) (Yuma County, Arizona) (Source: Latest ALA Job Listings) Mon, 17 Nov 2008 20:10:02 +0100 673499 http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TameTheWeb/~3/456275795/ I have a new post up at ALA TechSource: http://www.alatechsource.org/blog/2008/11/a-commons-experience.html The Commons puts students at the center. The idea of student-centered innovation was a theme woven throughout the commons field trips. The commons did not make it any easier for the librarians or to enforce library policies. In fact, Stacy Greenwell of the University was happy to tell me that they made it easier for students to use their cell phones in “the Hub.” “Yes, that’s right—at the Hub we actually installed infrastructure to make it easier for students to use cell phones. We actually encourage cell phone use. Truly the Hub is a No Shushing Zone.” The Commons is built with student involvement. Stacy Greenwell of “the Hub” told me that along with the innovations the librarians wanted at UK,  “we sought student input throughout the planning process”.  Bob Seal highlighted the ways his librarians discovered students needed: space, access to technology, and ease of use. The Commons is a welcoming, useful gathering place. The folks at Indiana University South Bend started with a specific goal: to be a welcoming center on campus. Michele Russo detailed this idea when it came to the desk: “The new service desk was also designed to send a welcoming message.  It allows space for librarians, IT consultants, and multimedia specialists to work at one of two levels.” The Zones at Georgia Tech included flexible “anything and everything” spaces. Faculty might give a lecture in the morning, folowed by a DDR tournament in the afternoon and video creation in the evening. The Commons makes connections. These connections might be between students, betweeen students and library staff, or between students and the various faculty and staff that may use the space as well. ... Mon, 17 Nov 2008 18:33:45 +0100 673632 http://www.bauenblog.info/2008/11/17/la-biblioteca-nacional-de-bielorussia/ La Biblioteca Nacional de Bielorússia, obra dels arquitectes Michael Vinogradov i Victor Kramarenko, va obrir les seues portes el 16 de juny de 2006. Està situada a la capital del país, a Minsk, i té forma d’un petit rombicubooctaedre de 74 metres d’alçada. Tot l’article sencer (en francès) i més fotos a: http://archibib.blogspot.com/2008/11/archi7-la-bibliothque-nationale-de.html [Consulta: 17 de novembre de 2008] (Source: [ bauen_Blog ]) Mon, 17 Nov 2008 08:15:02 +0100 674233 http://joblist.ala.org/modules/jobseeker/controller.cfm?rssjobid=12248 Youth Services Manager (Burlington Public Library, Iowa) (Source: Latest ALA Job Listings) Mon, 17 Nov 2008 07:05:01 +0100 673338 http://joblist.ala.org/modules/jobseeker/controller.cfm?rssjobid=12229 National Education Association (NEA) Project Archivist (George Washington University, District of Columbia) (Source: Latest ALA Job Listings) Mon, 17 Nov 2008 07:05:01 +0100 673337 http://micheladrien.blogspot.com/2008/11/more-obama-transition-resources-from.html Since July, the U.S.-based Free Government Information (FGI) blog has had a weekly feature called the Guide of the Week.Hundreds of topical guides have been created by government documents librarians over the years. Many have been collected in the Handout Exchange, a wikified collection put together by the Government Documents Roundtable (GODORT) of the American Library Association. Every week, the FGI blog focuses on one of those research guides.Starting this week, the FGI blog is highlighting guides from the Handout Exchange that shed light on important Presidential transition issues, starting with oversight of financial institutions and markets.This week, the blog features 3 guides:Banking, Banks and Credit Unions (University of Colorado at Boulder Government Publications Library, 2008) Government Documents on Banking (Bert Chapman, Purdue University, 1999) Last updated 3/10/2008 Housing (Bert Chapman, Purdue University, 2001) Last updated 3/10/2008 This is a follow-up to the earlier Library Boy posts:Resources on Obama Presidential Transition (November 8, 2008)More Obama Transition Resources - Law Librarians Get In On The Act (November 13, 2008) (Source: Library Boy) Mon, 17 Nov 2008 05:00:00 +0100 673588 http://litablog.org/2008/11/16/formation-of-voting-pools-for-niso-standard-reaffirmations/ This is the third in a series of messages regarding voting pools for NISO standards reviews, transmitted from Cindy Hepfer, ALA Voting representative to NISO. The text of this new ballot sent to NISO voting members is as follows: “This is the third group of standards due for five-year reviews for which NISO will be issuing ballots. In accordance with NISO procedures, we are offering you the option of joining the voting pool for two of those standards that are under the responsibility of the Content and Collection Management (CCM) Topic Committee.” [Full disclosure: I'm a member of the NISO Content and Collection Management Topic Committee.] Joining the voting pool allows ALA to vote on the standard and provide comments. Once the voting pools have been formed, separate ballots for each standard will be issued only to those who have joined the pool. NISO needs at least 15% of the voting membership to join the pool. If less than 15% express interest in the standard, it may be considered by the Board for administrative withdrawal. The two standards in this voting pool ballot are: ANSI/NISO Z39.2 - 1994 (R2001), Information Interchange Format http://www.niso.org/standards/z39-2-1994R2001/ ANSI/NISO Z39.47 - 1993 (R2003), Extended Latin Alphabet Coded Character Set for Bibliographic Use (ANSEL) http://www.niso.org/standards/z39-47-1993r2003/ Since these are both important seminal standards for libraries, ALA will opt in to the pools unless a compelling case is presented to Cindy by Dec. 18, 2008 (the ballot closes Christmas week). Diane I. Hillmann LITA Standards Coordinator (Source: LITA Blog) Sun, 16 Nov 2008 20:43:48 +0100 673288 http://litablog.org/2008/11/16/last-stage-for-dublin-core/ Ha, I knew that headline would get your attention! But before you panic, let me reassure you, DC is not going away, or anything of the sort. This latest of notifications from Cindy Hepfer, ALA Voting representative to NISO, has to do with ISO/FDIS 15836, The Dublin Core metadata element set. To clarify, this is the Simple DC set, the original 15 elements only, recently revised and available in a new NISO version. The balloting by ISO is the last stage in making the standard versions consistent with one another. The introduction in the standard reads as follows: “In 2006, the DCMI Usage Board undertook an editorial review of terms in the Dublin Core Metadata Element Set (DCMES) in order to clarify intended semantics and bring the wording of their definitions and usage comments into line with the language of the DCMI Abstract Model [DCAM]. A set of proposed changes was posted for public comment from August 28 to September 25, 2006. A face-to-face Usage Board meeting in Manzanillo, Mexico, on September 30, 2006, resulted in the publication on December 18, 2006, of a decision text, a response to comments, and revised terms documentation. This revision of the original ANSI/NISO Z39.85 standard that was issued in 2001 corresponds to version 1.1 of the Dublin Core Metadata Initiative website that resulted from the editorial review and public comment period described above. All changes made to terms of the Dublin Core Metadata Element Set since 2001 have been reviewed by a DCMI Usage Board in the context of the DCMI Namespace Policy. The namespace policy describes how DCMI terms are assigned Uniform Resource Identifiers (URIs) and sets limits on the range of editorial changes that may be made to the labels, definitions and usage comments associated with existing DCMI terms. ... Sun, 16 Nov 2008 20:27:23 +0100 673289 http://litablog.org/2008/11/16/iso-66301986-bibliographic-control-characters/ Our busy ALA Voting representative to NISO, Cindy Hepfer, has notified us of a systematic review ballot of the published standard, ISO 6630:1986, Bibliographic control characters. According to the scope note in the standard: “This International Standard contains a set of 15 bibliographic control characters for use in cataloguing rules, filing rules and indexing rules of the countries and language groups of the bibliographic community. The bibliographic control character set is an extension of the basic control character set defined by IS0 646 (IS0 escape sequence ESC 2/l 4/O). This International Standard consists of a code table and a legend specifying each bibliographic control character and indicating its code position. In addition, it includes explanatory notes, in which the functional characteristics of the individual control characters are described in detail. This bibliographic control character set is primarily intended for the interchange of bibliographic information.” This is another of those situations where ALA advises NISO, and NISO votes. Those wishing to review this standard with an eye to providing feedback to Cindy should apply to her directly at HSLcindy@buffalo.edu (I’d appreciate it if you would copy me at metadata.maven@gmail.com on your request so I can track responses to these announcements). Cindy also reminds us that in the absence of other recommendations, ALA will recommend that NISO vote to confirm ‘ISO 6630:1986, Bibliographic control characters’ (with comments, if any). The deadline for input to Cindy is no later than: Monday, Feb. 23, 2009. Diane I. Hillmann LITA Standards Coordinator (Source: LITA Blog) Sun, 16 Nov 2008 20:22:46 +0100 673290 http://litablog.org/2008/11/16/international-standard-collection-identifier-isci/ Cindy Hepfer, ALA Voting representative to NISO has forwarded us information on ISO/CD 27730, International Standard Collection Identifier (ISCI), now up for vote by ISO. The scope note in the new standard reads as follows: “The purpose of this International Standard is to establish the specifications for the International Standard Collection Identifier (ISCI) as a unique international identification system for each collection and fond and part(s) of collections and fonds. It specifies the structure of an identifier, and promotes the use of the identifier with regard to pre-existing systems. Any issues related to the description of collections and fonds in general–such as defining a collection or fond, or describing relations between collections and subcollections–are dealt with in NISO standard Z39.91-200X (Collection description specification) and related documents. Each identified collection or fond must however be described as defined in clause 5. Recommended metadata elements are listed in annex B. The ISCI is intended for use by information related organisations such as libraries, museums and archives.” Cindy reminds us that ALA is not voting on the standard itself but rather is providing feedback to NISO as to whether to approve or disapprove the standard. NISO will consider ALA’s feedback prior to submitting the U.S. vote. As is generally the case, Cindy can provide review copies of the standard to ALA members. To obtain a review copy, apply directly to Cindy at HSLcindy@buffalo.edu (I’d appreciate it if you would copy me at metadata.maven@gmail.com on your request so I can track responses to these announcements). The deadline for input to Cindy is no later than: Monday, Dec. 22, 2008. Diane I. Hillmann LITA Standards Coordinator (Source: LITA Blog) Sun, 16 Nov 2008 20:19:33 +0100 673291 http://liszen.com/trends/story.php?title=Assistant_Head_of_Technical_Services_and_Head_of_Cataloging Required: ALA-accredited MLS and a minimum of three years of experience with cataloging special collections in an academic or research library settin (Source: pligg - all) Sun, 16 Nov 2008 08:00:26 +0100 673122 http://www.roselle.lib.il.us/Newsletter/2008/11/barack-obama-on-libraries.html "More than a building that houses books and data, the library has always been a window to a larger world--a place where we've always come to discover big ideas and profound concepts that help move the American story forward. . . . ."Libraries remind us that truth isn't about who yells the loudest, but who has the right information. Because even as we're the most religious of people, America's innovative genius has always been preserved because we also have a deep faith in facts."And so the moment we persuade a child, any child, to cross that threshold into a library, we've changed their lives forever, and for the better. This is an enormous force for good."--President-elect Barack Obama in a speech at the American Library Association annual conference in June 2005. (as seen in Shelf Awareness, 11/10/08) (Source: What's New @ Roselle Public Library) Sun, 16 Nov 2008 05:00:00 +0100 673822 http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Librarian&diff=252083312&oldid=prev Education ← Previous revision Revision as of 02:56, 16 November 2008 Line 50: Line 50: == Education == == Education == - In the United States and Canada, a librarian normally has a one or two-year [[master's degree]] in [[library and information science]], [[library science]] or [[information science]] (called an MLS, MALIS, MSLS, MIS, MSIS, MS-LIS, MISt, MLIS, or MILS) from an accredited university.<ref name="become"/> These degrees are accredited by the [[American Library Association]] and can have specializations within fields such as [[Archive|archiving]], [[records management]], [[information architecture]], public librarianship, medical librarianship, law librarianship, special librarianship, academic librarianship, or school (K-12) librarianship. School librarians often are required to have a [[teaching credential]], as well as a library science degree. Many, if not most, academic librarians also have a second, subject-based master's degree. + In the United States and Canada, a librarian normally has a one or two-year [[master's degree]] in [[library and information science]], [[library science]] or [[information science]] (called an MLS, MALIS, MSLS, MIS, MSIS, MS-LIS, MISt, MLIS, or MILS) from an accredited university.<ref name="become"/> These degrees are accredited by the [[American Library Association]] and can have specializations within fields such as [[Archive|archiving]], [[records management]], [[information architecture]], public librarianship, medical librarianship, law librarianship, special librarianship, academic librarianship, or school (K-12) librarianship. School librarians often are required to have a [[teaching credential]], as well as a library science degree. Many, if not most, academic librarians also have a second, subject-based master's degree. This is especially true of four year colleges. ... Sun, 16 Nov 2008 02:56:55 +0100 673334 http://blogs.ala.org/coswlcause.php?title=culture_gender_and_human_rights&more=1&c=1&tb=1&pb=1 Development strategies that are sensitive to cultural values can reduce harmful practices against women and promote human rights, including gender equality and women’s empowerment, affirms The State of World Population 2008 report from UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund. Reaching Common Ground: Culture, Gender and Human Rights launched 12 November 2008, reports that culture is a central component of successful development of poor countries, and must be integrated into development policy and programming. The report, which coincides with this year’s 60th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, is based on the concept that the international human rights framework has universal validity. Human rights express values common to all cultures and protect groups as well as individuals. The report endorses culturally sensitive approaches to development and to the promotion of human rights, in general, and women’s rights, in particular. War, Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment Women become a target in war because of their perceived position as guardians of culture. Rape is an act of violence aimed not only at a woman but at the cultural compositionof her national or community identity. Communities may view raped women as tainted or worthless, and they may suffer further violence as a result. Few communities address gender-based violence openly, and women often do not talk about it. Militarization of a culture works against women’s empowerment and gender equality, partly through the increased incidence – and acceptability – of violence. Conflict imposes additional responsibilities and costs on women who may become heads of household in the absence of men. Men may feel themselves powerless and unable to fulfil their duty to protect their families. This can arouse male resentment and violence. (Source: ALA Weblog Service) Sat, 15 Nov 2008 13:49:30 +0100 672903 http://www.shush.ws/wordpress/?p=325 Today is National Gaming Day @your library. Having spent a good chunk of time this past week (at home) putting together a jigsaw puzzle I can attest to the relaxing benefits of leisurly activities. But I can’t think of a worst time for ALA to put a spotlight on one of libraryland’s least serious endeavors. Libraries have always lived on the edge of the fiscal chopbloc and over the next couple years we’ll no doubt hear and see many stories of libraries cutting hours, services and, sadly, staff. The idea of gaming in libraries is a symbol of flush times for many libraries that have had money to burn on resources to the point where new ideas were necessary on how to spend it or lose it (a standing philosophy in the public sector). (side note: flush times during very dangerous times, during war time, thank you President Bush) Now that times are decidely flushed, any librarian defending to their patrons on why they purchased that Wii or Xbox are attempting to argue themselves out of work, and libraries out of existence. To ALA’s  credit, a little credit, the cover of the latest American Libraries tells us: “In Tight Times - Training & Retooling”. So obviously they’re not blind to reality. But its too much energy spent on unserious activities during the good times that make defending our existence in the bad times tenuous at best. (Source: The Notebook) Sat, 15 Nov 2008 13:43:26 +0100 672923 http://freegovinfo.info/node/2141 As promised, starting this week, Guide of the Week is supporting the "__ Days to Government Information Liberation" initiative by highlighting guides from the ALA GODORT Handout Exchange Wiki that shed light on important Presidential transition issues as defined by the Government Accountability Office's urgent issues page at http://www.gao.gov/transition_2009/urgent/. This page highlights the following 13 "urgent issues": oversight of financial institutions and markets, U.S. efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan, protecting the homeland, undisciplined defense spending, improving the U.S. image abroad, finalizing plans for the 2010 Census, caring for service members, preparing for public health emergencies, revamping oversight of food safety, restructuring the approach to surface transportation, retirement of the Space Shuttle, ensuring an effective transition to digital TV, and rebuilding military readiness. Today, we focus on oversight of financial institutions and markets. The Handout Exchange Wiki offers several items that look helpful: Banking, Banks and Credit Unions (University of Colorado at Boulder Government Publications Library, 2008) Government Documents on Banking (Bert Chapman, Purdue University, 1999) Last updated 3/10/2008 Housing (Bert Chapman, Purdue University, 2001) Last updated 3/10/2008 I've actually covered Bert Chapman's guide to housing in a prior edition of Guide of the Week, so I won't cover that guide in detail again. His banking guide provides the usual intro and helpful catalog terms. Then it highlights a number of resources helpful to monitoring oversight efforts, including: Annual Report Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. ... Sat, 15 Nov 2008 13:14:17 +0100 672898 http://www.slis.indiana.edu/careers/view_job_specific.php?job_id=4801 State: Vermont Assistant Professor of Informatics/Digital Projects Librarian - 1.0 FTE, appointment for one year in the Dana Medical Library. Working within the strategic goals of the Libraries and the UVM/Fletcher Allen Academic Health Center, this position will design and develop informatics and digital projects and programs to deliver knowledge-based content applicable to health sciences education and research. The position will include the creation and management of digital repositories, development and application of innovative search and retrieval methods, and other related projects. This is an excellent opportunity for an energetic individual to practice technological and leadership skills in a supportive and flexible environment, while building relationships with talented individuals working with digital content across campus. Required: MLS degree from an ALA accredited graduate program or international equivalent. Knowledge of digital technologies and database management. Knowledge of metadata standards. Analytical and organizational skills. Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a collegial environment. Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills. Commitment to diversity and inclusion. Preferred: Knowledge of health science thesauri such as Mesh, UMLS, SNOMED and ICD-9. Knowledge or experience with NCBI tools and databases. Successful grant application experience. Additional certification or degree in health science-related information science or informatics field. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until a suitable candidate is identified. Apply on line at: www.uvmjobs.com and attach curriculum vitae and cover letter. Submitted on 2008-11-12 (Source: SLIS Careers Feed) Sat, 15 Nov 2008 10:12:01 +0100 672839 http://www.slis.indiana.edu/careers/view_job_specific.php?job_id=4803 State: Texas The Mary Couts Burnett Library at TCU is seeking an energetic and resourceful librarian with a special interest in Social Sciences. TCU has an innovative, forward-looking academic library that supports academic programs from the BA to the PhD level with a student body of 8,200. TCU offers 98 undergraduate majors, 20 graduate degrees, including nine doctoral fields of study. Job Responsibilities: The position involves serving as a library liaison to the departments of Anthropology; Communication Studies; Criminal Justice; Education; Geography; History; Journalism; and Sociology. The Social Sciences Librarian will have primary responsibility for the development of electronic and print collections in the assigned subject areas; preparation of seminars and lectures for specialized subject area instruction; and individual instruction with particular attention to the needs of faculty and students. The Social Sciences Librarian participates in general and specialized reference work; shares evening and weekend duties, and actively participates in the instruction program. The Social Sciences Librarian participates in the Information Commons, a collaborative approach to public services from the library and the campus information technology department. Requirements: MLS from an ALA accredited library school; knowledge of academic library print and electronic resources with a particular focus in the Social Sciences; excellent speaking and writing skills; superior interpersonal communication skills; and ability to organize and implement programs. Familiarity with web search engines and a working knowledge of MS office applications is expected. Desired experience: recent reference experience with social sciences databases; bachelor’s degree in social sciences. Salary: Low $40s plus excellent benefits and training opportunities. To Apply: This position has been reposted as of November 12, 2008, for new applicants. ... Sat, 15 Nov 2008 10:12:01 +0100 672837 http://www.slis.indiana.edu/careers/view_job_specific.php?job_id=4804 State: Florida http://www.library.miami.edu/about/employment/faculty_metadata.html The University of Miami Libraries seek a creative, enthusiastic professional for the position of Metadata Librarian. Reporting to the Head of Cataloging & Metadata Services, the Metadata Librarian provides leadership and guidance in the planning, development, creation, and implementation of metadata standards for the Libraries, and actively participates as a resource and liaison to the University community in regards to metadata practices. *THE UNIVERSITY: *The University of Miami is one of the nation's leading research universities in a community of extraordinary diversity and international vitality. The University is privately supported, non-sectarian institution, located in Coral Gables, Florida, on a 260-acre subtropical campus. The University comprises 11 degree granting schools and colleges, including Architecture, Arts and Sciences, Business Administration, Communication, Education, Engineering, Law, Medicine, Music, Nursing, and Marine and Atmospheric Science (www.miami.edu). ** *THE LIBRARY:* The University of Miami Libraries (www.library.miami.edu) ranks among the top 50 research libraries in North America with a combined collection of approximately 3 million volumes, 45,000 current serials, and over 29,000 E-journal titles. The University of Miami Libraries include, the Otto G. Richter Library which lies in the heart of the Gables campus, the Paul Buisson Architecture Library, the Judi Prokop Newman Business Information Resource Center, and the Marta & Austin Weeks Music Library, and the Marine and Atmospheric Science Library located at the Virginia Key campus. The campus also has an independent Medical and Law library. The Libraries provide support and services for approx. 10,100 undergraduates, 5,100 graduate students, and 10,000 full and part time faculty and staff. ... Sat, 15 Nov 2008 10:12:01 +0100 672836 http://www.slis.indiana.edu/careers/view_job_specific.php?job_id=4805 State: Illinois The Illinois Wesleyan University Library invites applications for the position of Information Literacy Librarian, available August 1, 2009. This is a tenure track faculty position intended to provide leadership for the Library’s information literacy program that complements the work of our teaching faculty. IWU is a nationally ranked, fully accredited undergraduate university with 2100 students and provides the highest quality liberal arts education. IWU has adopted a strategic plan that commits to the goal of creating a welcoming, inclusive, multicultural campus where all community members appreciate and respect the diversity of the nation and the world. The University welcomes individuals from diverse backgrounds who are committed to an inclusive environment. The Ames Library offers a learning environment that is conducive to interaction, consultation, study, and reflection, dedicated to serving the scholarly needs of the Illinois Wesleyan University community. Opened in 2002, the library facility comprises 103,000 square feet on five levels, with a diverse collection of over 400,000 volumes. The Thorpe Digital Center supports campus-wide digital resources and services, providing expert assistance with projects integrating video, audio, image and textual content. The Library personnel consist of nine full-time faculty librarians and twelve full-time support staff. ... Sat, 15 Nov 2008 10:12:01 +0100 672835 http://bb.lori.ri.gov//viewtopic.php?t=7830&sid=815f1f1910b2dfd93b768ff26ba44767 (Source: LORI Discussions Groups :: View Forum - Jobline -- to post, send email to webmaster@lori.ri.gov) Sat, 15 Nov 2008 05:00:00 +0100 672894 http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/FlaJobline/~3/453183000/term-reference-and-collections.html College MacEwan College Library is seeking an energetic librarian to provide reference services, instruction and collection development to support programs at the City Centre Campus. Reporting to the Chair, Reference and Research Services, this full-time opportunity will commence late February, 2009 for approximately one year.The responsibilities of this position include: reference services, general and subject specific library instruction, and faculty liaison and collection development in computing sciences, engineering, mathematics, chemistry, physics, and earth and atmospheric sciences.Some post-secondary education or collection development experience in the above subjects is a definite asset for this position.The incumbent will normally work 35 hours per week with the possibility of some evening work required.Applicants require a Master of Library and Information Science or equivalent from an ALA accredited program. Prior academic library experience including reference, library instruction and collection development is a definite asset. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are essential, as well as a strong customer service orientation. The successful candidate should be flexible and adaptable and have the ability to work collegially in a team environment. Experience with digital resources and new library technologies are a definite asset.Grant MacEwan College, located in Edmonton, is a rapidly growing post-secondary institution with over 10,000 FTE students. The College offers a wide array of educational opportunities and credentials on its four campuses, including bachelor degrees, applied degrees, diplomas and certificates. The City Centre Campus, located in downtown Edmonton has a full-time student enrollment of approximately 6,600.Salary: Based on education and experience Closing Date: Friday, December 5th, 2008 at 4:30 p.m. Quote Competition No.: 08.11. ... Sat, 15 Nov 2008 01:49:04 +0100 672909 http://hangingtogether.org/?p=546 The first WorldCat Hackathon was held last week at the Science, Industry, and Business Library of New York Public Library, an RLG Partner institution. We had more than thirty attendees, with over 60% from RLG Partner institutions. Judging from the feedback we received from attendees both in person and on the evaluation forms, I think it was a rousing success. It’s hard to get a true feel for the event if you weren’t there, but both pictures and a video are available to try to give you a flavor for it. Even so, there’s nothing I can do for you about the incredible food you missed (thanks, Alice!). We began the day with introductions  and brief reviews of various Grid Services we offer. We also handed out a list of other library-related APIs that I maintain. We solicited ideas on how participants wanted to break up into groups, “voted” on where we wanted to go, and sent the groups off to various rooms based on the participant count. We debriefed toward the end of the first day, and facilitated group dinners with sign-up sheets. Based on feedback we’d received on the first day, we offered an ad hoc “Web Services 101″ course on the second day for those who wanted a more gentle introduction to SOAP, REST, SRU, and related topics. At the end of the day we also offered a review of the Common Query Language (CQL) part of SRU. My research colleague Ralph LeVan (also known as “Mr. SRU”) did an excellent job of both informal courses, and was ably assisted by my San Mateo office colleague Bruce Washburn. A major part of the success of the event beyond the learning that happened was actual running code, which Eric Morgan of the University of Notre Dame does a pretty good job of covering in his blog post on the Hackathon. ... Sat, 15 Nov 2008 01:06:32 +0100 672987 http://espanol.groups.yahoo.com/group/infoesfera/message/9110 Estimados colegas: Envío mensaje que recibí del grupo facebook de E-LIS. Disculpas por los duplicados. El mensaje señala que E-LIS (Source: infoesfera en Yahoo! Grupos) Sat, 15 Nov 2008 00:59:59 +0100 672638 http://joblist.ala.org/modules/jobseeker/controller.cfm?rssjobid=12247 Material Resources Librarian (Virginia Commonwealth University School of the Arts in Qatar, Not Applicable) (Source: Latest ALA Job Listings) Fri, 14 Nov 2008 23:57:02 +0100 672588 http://joblist.ala.org/modules/jobseeker/controller.cfm?rssjobid=12244 Assistant Director of Public Services (James Madison University, Virginia) (Source: Latest ALA Job Listings) Fri, 14 Nov 2008 21:19:01 +0100 672526 http://joblist.ala.org/modules/jobseeker/controller.cfm?rssjobid=12240 Instruction Coordinator (Dominican University, Illinois) (Source: Latest ALA Job Listings) Fri, 14 Nov 2008 18:41:01 +0100 672489 http://joblist.ala.org/modules/jobseeker/controller.cfm?rssjobid=12242 Electronic Resources Cataloger (University of Michigan) (Source: Latest ALA Job Listings) Fri, 14 Nov 2008 18:41:01 +0100 672488 http://joblist.ala.org/modules/jobseeker/controller.cfm?rssjobid=12243 Director of Public Services (James Madison University, Virginia) (Source: Latest ALA Job Listings) Fri, 14 Nov 2008 18:41:01 +0100 672487 http://www.olis.ri.gov/rhodarian/?p=487 Rhode Island has two amazing resources about the life of Lincoln. Brown University’s John Hay Library, named for Lincoln’s White House aide, houses the John Hay Papers, consisting of over 9,100 items and Hay’s Library consisting of approximately 2,000 books by or about Hay. Rhode Island is also home to nationally known Lincoln scholar, Chief Justice Frank Williams, who has a wonderful Lincoln collection. RI’s a natural to host this exhibit! Why not apply for your library!  The ALA Public Programs Office is happy to announce its collaboration with the National Constitution Center (NCC) in Philadelphia on  a new traveling exhibit, “Lincoln: The Constitution and the Civil War.” One copy of the exhibition will travel to public, academic and special libraries from mid-2009 through 2011. The traveling exhibition and tour are funded by a major grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) to the National Constitution Center.   “Lincoln: The Constitution and the Civil War” offers a fresh and innovative perspective on Abraham Lincoln that focuses on his struggle to meet the political and constitutional challenges of the Civil War. The exhibition explores how Lincoln used the Constitution to confront three intertwined crises of the war—the secession of Southern states, slavery and wartime civil liberties. Visitors will leave the exhibition with a more complete understanding of Lincoln as president and the Civil War as the nation’s gravest constitutional crisis.   Librarians applying to host “Lincoln: The Constitution and the Civil War” in their public, academic or special library must register their institution at Grants.gov.  Prospective applicants are advised to register with Grants. ... Fri, 14 Nov 2008 16:29:23 +0100 672908 http://blogs.ala.org/coswlcause.php?title=women_of_the_year&more=1&c=1&tb=1&pb=1 .The Lifetime Achievement award went to Dr. Jane Goodall. She is famous for her study of chimpanzee social and family interactions and founder of the Jane Goodall Institute. Women of the Year. [Glamour] (Source: ALA Weblog Service) Fri, 14 Nov 2008 16:14:34 +0100 672467 http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DigitalKoans/~3/452996070/ ARL and ALA have released A Guide for the Perplexed: Libraries & the Google Library Project Settlement. Here's an excerpt from the press release: The guide is designed to help the library community better understand the terms and conditions of the recent settlement agreement between Google, the Authors Guild, and the Association of American Publishers concerning Google’s scanning of copyrighted works. Band notes that the settlement is extremely complex and presents significant challenges and opportunities to libraries. The guide outlines and simplifies the settlement’s provisions, with special emphasis on the provisions that apply directly to libraries. (Source: DigitalKoans) Fri, 14 Nov 2008 14:47:14 +0100 672985 http://www.escholarlypub.com/digitalkoans/2008/11/14/a-guide-for-the-perplexed-libraries-the-google-library-project-settlement/ ARL and ALA have released A Guide for the Perplexed: Libraries & the Google Library Project Settlement. Here's an excerpt from the press release: The guide is designed to help the library community better understand the terms and conditions of the recent settlement agreement between Google, the Authors Guild, and the Association of American Publishers concerning Google’s scanning of copyrighted works. Band notes that the settlement is extremely complex and presents significant challenges and opportunities to libraries. The guide outlines and simplifies the settlement’s provisions, with special emphasis on the provisions that apply directly to libraries. (Source: DigitalKoans) Fri, 14 Nov 2008 14:44:31 +0100 673182 http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TechsourceBlog/~3/453179176/happy-gaming-day-greeting-from-an-old-friend.html st1\:*{behavior:url(#ieooui) } Saturday, November 15, is National Gaming Day @ Your Library, and gamers are gearing up for major events around the country. Hasbro donated their game Pictureka to hundreds of libraries nationwide, an effort coordinated by ALA. Our goal is to get a mind-blowing number of people to play the same game on the same day. Wizards of the Coast offered 1,000 libraries a choice of their games Dungeon and Dragons or Magic: the Gathering. ALA Editions author Eli Neiburger and his colleagues at the Ann Arbor District Library will be running a national videogame tournament on their GT System. At ALA TechSource, we recently heard from an old friend who is busy promoting gaming in libraries once again. Former ALA TechSource editor Teresa Koltzenburg launched this blog, recruiting Jenny Levine, Michael Stephens, and Karen Schneider. It was Teresa and Jenny who initiated the Gaming, Learning, and Libraries Symposium. Teresa quietly left ALA in March 2007. At best, our career paths take us on switchbacks where skill and knowledge gained is expressed in new ways. Here's what Teresa is up to now: After a stint as new media editor at Illinois newspaper, Teresa became Public Information Specialist and New Media Coordinator in the University Relations office of Western Illinois University. Back in September, she wrote this article about gaming in WIU's Malpass Library. She also made this awesome video promoting gaming day: In response to the video, a colleague posted the following on Teresa’s Facebook page: "I love working with you. You understand how to market today's library." Where did she pick that up!!!? Jenny, Michael, Karen, TechSource readers and Teresa caught the bug. She could leave the library association, but she's still got a bit of library in her. (Source: ALA TechSource Blog) Fri, 14 Nov 2008 14:38:35 +0100 673116 http://blogs.ala.org/nrmig.php?title=call_for_proposals_for_nrmig_program_at_&more=1&c=1&tb=1&pb=1 ALCTS NRMIG (Networked Resources and Metadata Interest Group) invites your proposal to participate in a program on workflow tools for digital libraries, to take place at the ALA Annual Conference in Chicago, July 9-15, 2009. Please note that the deadline to submit a proposal has been extended to Friday November 21st. With the increasing volume of digital content that libraries are creating and maintaining, long-term data curation is emerging as a key consideration for the profession. In order to support data preservation and re-use on a local level, as well as facilitate resource sharing, library professionals need practical tools to help them efficiently manage large volumes of data over time. What types of tools and techniques do you utilize to automate the creation and maintenance of metadata? Presentations should focus on current practices and new technologies, and include concrete demonstrations and/or examples of automated workflow tools and techniques employed at a local level or in collaborative endeavors. Specific implementations may cover a wide range of topics, including but not limited to: -Digital preservation of assets and collections -Data production, or validation of metadata, to comply with a particular schema or protocol -Data migration / interoperability across systems or applications -Interoperability, data harvesting, e.g., for resource sharing -Data production in distributed environments -Open source or proprietary software tools -Tips or techniques for working with particular standards and protocols The program forum will be a panel, in which each participant has from 20-30 minutes to present, followed by a Q & A period at the end of the program. To submit a proposal for presentation, please email a brief description of your proposed topic to Joanna Burgess at burgessj@reed.edu by November 21, 2008. (Source: ALA Weblog Service) Fri, 14 Nov 2008 14:24:06 +0100 672468 http://librarywriting.blogspot.com/2008/11/cfp-nrmig-ala-annual-09-program-on.html CFP: NRMIG ALA Annual 09 Program on Workflow Tools for Automating Metadata Creation and MaintenanceALCTS NRMIG (Networked Resources and Metadata Interest Group) invites your proposal to participate in a program on workflow tools for digital libraries, to take place at the ALA Annual Conference in Chicago, July 9-15, 2009.With the increasing volume of digital content that libraries are creating and maintaining, long-term data curation is emerging as a key consideration for the profession. In order to support data preservation and re-use on a local level, as well as facilitate resource sharing, library professionals need practical tools to help them efficiently manage large volumes of data over time. What types of tools and techniques do you utilize to automate the creation and maintenance of metadata?Presentations should focus on current practices and new technologies, and include concrete demonstrations and/or examples of automated workflow tools and techniques employed at a local level or in collaborative endeavors. Specific implementations may cover a wide range of topics, including but not limited to:-Digital preservation of assets and collections-Data production, or validation of metadata, to comply with a particular schema or protocol-Data migration / interoperability across systems or applications-Interoperability, data harvesting, e.g., for resource sharing-Data production in distributed environments-Open source or proprietary software tools-Tips or techniques for working with particular standards and protocolsThe program forum will be a panel, in which each participant has from 20-30 minutes to present, followed by a Q & A period at the end of the program. To submit a proposal for presentation, please email a brief description of your proposed topic to Joanna Burgess at burgessj@reed.edu by November 21, 2008. ... Fri, 14 Nov 2008 14:02:00 +0100 672473 http://www.wislisjobs.com/public.htm The Waukesha Public Library is accepting applications for a part-time Librarian I in adult/information services. The Library is seeking a flexible, public service-oriented individual who is interested in adult reference, readers advisory services, and collection development. Responsibilities include: - Assisting customers in the use of the online catalog, reference sources, websites, databases, and various microcomputer software programs - Answering reference questions, including those of a difficult or involved nature - Explaining library services and policies - Providing readers advisory services to teens and adults - Selecting print and non-print materials in assigned subject areas - Creating and implementing programs targeted for specific population groups - Maintaining files of specialized collections such as government documents or pamphlets - Serving on various committees within the library and county library system Regular schedule includes weekdays, evenings, and Saturdays. Schedule will also include Sundays, per the union contract. Schedule flexibility essential. Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university, supplemented by an ALA accredited Masters Degree in library sciences, or an equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the necessary knowledge, abilities, and skills. Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply. Salary range: $21.44 - $23.98 per hour. Pro-rated benefits include sick leave, funeral leave, holidays, vacation, and life insurance. Apply by 5:00 p.m. on Monday, December 1, 2008 with resume and letter of interest to: Jane Ameel, Library Director Waukesha Public Library 321 Wisconsin Avenue Waukesha, WI 53186 Application form is available at www.waukesha.lib.wi.us Applications for this 20-hr. per week position will be accepted until December 1, 2008, at 5:00 p.m. (Source: Wislisjobs Public Library Jobs) Fri, 14 Nov 2008 12:32:32 +0100 672848 http://www.wislisjobs.com The Waukesha Public Library is accepting applications for a part-time Librarian I in adult/information services. The Library is seeking a flexible, public service-oriented individual who is interested in adult reference, readers advisory services, and collection development. Responsibilities include: - Assisting customers in the use of the online catalog, reference sources, websites, databases, and various microcomputer software programs - Answering reference questions, including those of a difficult or involved nature - Explaining library services and policies - Providing readers advisory services to teens and adults - Selecting print and non-print materials in assigned subject areas - Creating and implementing programs targeted for specific population groups - Maintaining files of specialized collections such as government documents or pamphlets - Serving on various committees within the library and county library system Regular schedule includes weekdays, evenings, and Saturdays. Schedule will also include Sundays, per the union contract. Schedule flexibility essential. Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university, supplemented by an ALA accredited Masters Degree in library sciences, or an equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the necessary knowledge, abilities, and skills. Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply. Salary range: $21.44 - $23.98 per hour. Pro-rated benefits include sick leave, funeral leave, holidays, vacation, and life insurance. Apply by 5:00 p.m. on Monday, December 1, 2008 with resume and letter of interest to: Jane Ameel, Library Director Waukesha Public Library 321 Wisconsin Avenue Waukesha, WI 53186 Application form is available at www.waukesha.lib.wi.us Applications for this 20-hr. per week position will be accepted until December 1, 2008, at 5:00 p.m. (Source: Wislisjobs) Fri, 14 Nov 2008 12:31:30 +0100 673145 http://joblist.ala.org/modules/jobseeker/controller.cfm?rssjobid=12231 Reference Librarian (Truman State University, Missouri) (Source: Latest ALA Job Listings) Fri, 14 Nov 2008 08:09:01 +0100 672322 http://joblist.ala.org/modules/jobseeker/controller.cfm?rssjobid=12238 Library Director (Monroe County Library System/Rochester Public Library, New York) (Source: Latest ALA Job Listings) Fri, 14 Nov 2008 08:09:01 +0100 672321 http://joblist.ala.org/modules/jobseeker/controller.cfm?rssjobid=12205 Children's Librarian (Dayton Metro Library, Ohio) (Source: Latest ALA Job Listings) Fri, 14 Nov 2008 08:09:01 +0100 672320 http://www.stcharleslibrary.org/blog/jobs/2008/11/cataloging_librarian_2.html CATALOGING LIBRARIAN: (Part time) Schedule: 16-18 hours per week, daytime Mon-Fri hours. Will work with a team of 10 professionals and para-professionals. Duties include cataloging juvenile and adult books and AV items, adding new bibliographic records into the on-line catalog, maintaining catalog records, and utilizing OCLC in editing and creating records. Qualifications: ALA accredited MLS or MLIS degree required. Knowledge of DDC, SCM, LCRI, LCSH, and MARC formats required. Experience with OCLC and Integrated Library System preferred. Starting Salary: Starting at $19.78 (Level I) or $20.52 (Level II) depending on experience. Resumes and applications will be accepted until position filled. (Source: Positions Available) Fri, 14 Nov 2008 05:00:00 +0100 672840 http://www.escholarlypub.com/digitalkoans/2008/11/14/a-guide-for-the-perplexed-libraries-the-google-library-project-settlement/ ARL and ALA have released A Guide for the Perplexed: Libraries & the Google Library Project Settlement. Here's an excerpt from the press release: The guide is designed to help the library community better understand the terms and conditions of the recent settlement agreement between Google, the Authors Guild, and the Association of American Publishers concerning Google’s scanning of copyrighted works. Band notes that the settlement is extremely complex and presents significant challenges and opportunities to libraries. The guide outlines and simplifies the settlement’s provisions, with special emphasis on the provisions that apply directly to libraries. (Source: DigitalKoans) Fri, 14 Nov 2008 05:00:00 +0100 672465 http://www.lib.ncsu.edu/news/libraries.php?title=leadership_and_career_development_progra&more=1&c=1&tb=1&pb=1 The Association of Research Libraries (ARL) has named NCSU librarian Kawanna Bright as a 2009–10 fellow in its Leadership and Career Development Program (LCDP). The LCDP prepares midcareer librarians from underrepresented racial and ethnic groups to assume leadership roles in ARL libraries. Over the course of eighteen months Bright will attend two LCDP Institutes and two events held in conjunction with national professional meetings, and she will complete a research project related to one of ARL’s strategic directions. She will also be assigned to an ARL director or senior staff member for a career-coaching relationship and will have a structured visit at an ARL member library. Currently celebrating its tenth anniversary, the program has had 100 librarians as fellows. Bright joined NC State in June 2007 as instructional services librarian in the Libraries’ Research and Information Services Department. She works closely with faculty to integrate research and information skills throughout the undergraduate curriculum, with an emphasis on methods tailored to diverse learning styles. Active professionally, Bright is a member of several American Library Association committees in the areas of instruction and diversity. She has published and presented on the topic of diversity in libraries and served as a recruiter for the Science Links program, an Institute of Museum and Library Services-funded project to bring members of underrepresented populations into science librarianship. Bright holds an M.L.I.S. from the University of Washington, where she received the Ruth Worden Award for Excellence in Library and Information Science, and a B.A. in psychology from the University of Oklahoma. Prior to joining the NCSU Libraries, Bright served as instructional services librarian with the libraries at the University of Tennessee Knoxville. (Source: NCSU Libraries) Fri, 14 Nov 2008 01:15:02 +0100 672199 http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/infoisland/~3/452364878/ From Victoria Peterson We are proud to announce the formation of a new Colorado Association of Libraries (CAL) Interest Group, the Second Life Interest Group (SLIG). SLIG was formed by unanimous vote at the November CAL Board meeting. The purpose of the group is to: Explore new ways of doing digital outreach, networking and public relations in order to promote Colorado and its libraries (including but not limited to academic, public, special, and school) on the virtual world of Second Life Build a Colorado Association of Libraries presence on Second Life through a new virtual library that will represent the combined efforts of the aforementioned Colorado libraries and their library staff. This new library, “the Sustainable Living Library” on the sim Emerald City, will represent best practices for living an ecologically conscious life. Through virtual workshops, conferences, and links to “green websites”, the community of Second Life as well as real life patrons will learn more about their environment and how to save it. The “Sustainable Living Library” will make available to the community of Second Life the online public access catalogs of Colorado libraries associated with this new library and any programs or activities that promote Colorado, its libraries, or CAL. The Mission Statement of the Sustainable Living Library: The Sustainable Living Library of Second Life is committed to creating better and healthier lives for ourselves and our children through sustainable living practices. By developing workshops, exhibits and other resources, we strive to educate our visitors about green practices and other ways to sustain healthy lives and a healthy planet. SLIG will be meeting soon in the virtual world of Second Life. Interest group members and all others are encouraged to attend this virtual meeting. ... Fri, 14 Nov 2008 00:17:37 +0100 672805 http://joblist.ala.org/modules/jobseeker/controller.cfm?rssjobid=12237 Library Systems Administrator (City of Portsmouth, Virginia) (Source: Latest ALA Job Listings) Thu, 13 Nov 2008 21:37:01 +0100 672108 http://www.librarystuff.net/2008/11/13/ala-comments-to-fcc-on-e-rate/ District Dispatch - “In response to a Notice of Inquiry put forth by the Federal Communications Commission, ALA filed comments on E-rate program oversight.” (Source: Library Stuff) Thu, 13 Nov 2008 20:55:07 +0100 672115 http://joblist.ala.org/modules/jobseeker/controller.cfm?rssjobid=12234 Science Fluencies Librarian (McMaster University , Ontario) (Source: Latest ALA Job Listings) Thu, 13 Nov 2008 18:59:01 +0100 672059 http://joblist.ala.org/modules/jobseeker/controller.cfm?rssjobid=12235 Media Fluencies Librarian (McMaster University , Ontario) (Source: Latest ALA Job Listings) Thu, 13 Nov 2008 18:59:01 +0100 672058 http://joblist.ala.org/modules/jobseeker/controller.cfm?rssjobid=12236 Business Fluencies Librarian (McMaster University , Ontario) (Source: Latest ALA Job Listings) Thu, 13 Nov 2008 18:59:01 +0100 672057 http://joblist.ala.org/modules/jobseeker/controller.cfm?rssjobid=12233 Cataloging Librarian I (Morehead State University, Kentucky) (Source: Latest ALA Job Listings) Thu, 13 Nov 2008 16:21:01 +0100 672002 http://joblist.ala.org/modules/jobseeker/controller.cfm?rssjobid=12232 Branch Library Manager (Dayton Metro Library, Ohio) (Source: Latest ALA Job Listings) Thu, 13 Nov 2008 16:21:01 +0100 672001 http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TechsourceBlog/~3/452215519/hello-ala-techsource.html I've been working backstage for some time now as manager of ALA Publishing's Online Resources unit, which in addition to ALA TechSource includes Guide to Reference and RDA: Resource Description & Access. With loads of help from Jenny Levine, not to mention Joe the Drupal developer, I coordinated the migration of the blog to the Drupal platform. I recruited Jason, Kate, and Cindi to the blogging team and hired Dan . . . but I've never posted to the blog! I'll be writing the occasional post, mostly reporting on other ALA Publishing projects. More soon. (Source: ALA TechSource Blog) Thu, 13 Nov 2008 16:20:41 +0100 672521 http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TechsourceBlog/~3/451860940/video-coverage-of-the-gaming-symposium.html Our friends at AL Focus have once again provided some great video coverage, this time from last week's Gaming, Learning and Libraries Symposium.To relive your fantastic memories, or to find out how much fun you missed, check out this post by Greg Landgraf. (Source: ALA TechSource Blog) Thu, 13 Nov 2008 14:48:48 +0100 672522 http://www.resourceshelf.com/2008/11/13/new-survey-on-diversity-and-recruitment-in-library-schools/ New survey on diversity and recruitment in library schools The American Library Association (ALA) is conducting a new online survey to examine strategies used by library schools to recruit students of color. Participation in the study is encouraged from those involved in ALA-accredited master’s programs and American Association of School Librarians (AASL) reviewed and approved master’s programs with specialty in school library media accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE). This survey has been designed to assess strategies employed to recruit students of color, and efforts to foster an educational environment where respect, appreciation, equity and inclusion are core values. Feedback will be used to better understand the effective practices utilized by library schools to attract and retain a diverse student body and to inform ALA’s existing and future diversity recruitment initiatives. The survey will be electronically distributed to all ALA accredited and AASL approved/NCATE accredited master’s programs by Nov. 7, and replies are requested by Nov. 24. The survey can be accessed online at http://www.assessimpact.com/TAPALADiversityStudy/survey.cfm. Source: American Library Association (Source: ResourceShelf) Thu, 13 Nov 2008 13:42:45 +0100 671979 http://liszen.com/trends/story.php?title=Friends_of_the_Abilene_Public_Library_wins_national_award__Your_--- Five outstanding Friends of the Library groups were honored for their accomplishments during the recent American Library Association Annual Conferenc (Source: pligg - all) Thu, 13 Nov 2008 08:00:20 +0100 671912 http://www.slis.indiana.edu/careers/view_job_specific.php?job_id=4794 State: Wisconsin The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Library seeks an innovative, energetic, and team-oriented systems librarian to join our collaborative and service-minded library staff. The Library serves a growing campus of 11,300 undergraduate and graduate students and 1,100 employees in scenic and recreation-filled southeastern Wisconsin, 45 minutes from both Madison and Milwaukee. The systems librarian will manage the library’s hardware, software, online library system (ExLibris’ Voyager), and participate in a number of library automation initiatives. Position Vacancy University of Wisconsin – Whitewater University Library Position: Systems Librarian (Academic Staff, Annual Renewable Appointment, Full-Time, 12-month appointment) Starting Date: January, 2009, or as mutually negotiated Responsibilities: 1. Support library technology resources & their operations, providing technical & operational support for library systems & software; advise library staff; collaborate with colleagues; serve as library web manager. 2. Manage the library’s systems, applications, & production software by: installing & maintaining software; communicating with vendors; creating reports; and developing training & documentation. 3. Represent the University Library by: serving as library liaison to appropriate campus units; acting as technical liaison with software vendors; serving as technology contact person for UW-Whitewater at the UW system level; representing the library in professional organizations. 4. Serve as part of the library’s administrative team to provide advice on policy and operations and to collaborate with other library department heads on library directions. 5. Perform special project assignments & other related duties as assigned. ... Thu, 13 Nov 2008 07:21:01 +0100 671865