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 Fri, 05 Aug 2011 02:53:00 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.2 http://catalogablog.blogspot.com/2011/04/olac-newsletter.html The March OLAC Newsletter is now available.In this issue:From the PresidentFrom the EditorTreasurer’s ReportOLAC Meeting Minutes from ALA Midwinter 2011Conference Reports from ALA Midwinter 2011News and AnnouncementsMeet the CandidatesReviewsOLAC Cataloger’s JudgmentNews from OCLCOCLC QC Tip of the Month (Source: Catalogablog) Tue, 19 Apr 2011 04:00:00 +0100 895888 http://catalogablog.blogspot.com/2011/03/marc-printed-documentation.html LC is seeking comments on changing from print to online documentation.The Network Development and MARC Standards Office is considering some changes in the publication of the MARC 21 Format documentation. For many years we have printed the formats and their updates and the code lists and sold them through our Cataloging Distribution Service (CDS). In the last decade, however, CDS and our Office have developed alternative publication channels -- first the Concise formats were made available online for free, then the format documents were added to Catalogers Desktop where they were enriched with links to code lists and cataloging norms, and finally the full format content was published for free on the web. As a result, the demand for the printed format documentation has dwindled to very small numbers. (I, myself, rely totally on the online now and am not expeditious about filing in those updates!)Format updates:I have announced at the last two ALA meetings that we were considering not printing several of the updates and I have talked with a number of persons individually about that. Now we are ready to act and are proposing not to print any of the full format documents henceforth -- Bibliographic, Authority, Holdings, Classification, Community Information -- but want the community to have an opportunity to voice any concerns. We would continue to print the concise format annually, but perhaps in a reduced form -- only a looseleaf binder with Bibliographic, Authority, and Holdings.We would also establish a printing stylesheet for the online format pages that would eliminate internet framing material, yielding pages very close to the current print. They could be used by those who prefer print to update a printed format resource. The free online version of each format would continue to be available online in both full and concise forms, as it is now. ... Fri, 25 Mar 2011 04:00:00 +0100 895899 http://catalogablog.blogspot.com/2011/03/interview-with-janet-swan-hill.html "Everything about our discipline is about meta data." Interview with Janet Swan Hill.This is Arro Smith. I am here with Janet Swan Hill. We are in Washington D.C. at the 2010 American Library Annual Conference. She has agreed to be interviewed. This interview will be part of the Capturing Our Stories Oral History Program of Retired or Retiring Librarians. It is one of Loriene Roy’s American Library Association Presidential Initiatives. This recording will be the property of ALA and may be published and used for scholarly research. Today is June 26 th, 2010. (Source: Catalogablog) Wed, 23 Mar 2011 04:00:00 +0100 895902 http://epist.wordpress.com/2011/01/23/halfway-through-12-books-12-months/ Hurray! I have read 6 of my 12 Books 12 Months list.  And with this book I am fully appreciating the benefits of the 12 Books 12 Months idea because without it, I would most likely have gotten lost on reading tangents about sci-fi Jesuits, emotional food, and teenage demi-gods.  And I would completely forget about all these books that the Sara from 6 months ago wanted to read.  With the 12 Books list and the brilliant monthly summaries from E on latter day bohemian (I think those monthly round-ups really play an important role in motivation), I’ve managed to alternate between my whim readings and my planned readings – thus, moving ahead on some goals while also pursuing other spontaneous interests.  It’s a really good feeling. So even though I was very tempted to immediately jump into the sequel to the space traveling Jesuit story, I did myself a favor and picked up Haroun and the Sea of Stories.  I had heard about this book at the ALA Conference this past summer in D.C. when I had the great privilege of seeing Salman Rushdie at an author talk.  He was charming and intelligent, and his story about the beginnings of this book had me hooked. This is a children’s book with some obvious, but playful, political messages.  Rushdie wrote this just after the fatwa against his life was announced, wondering each day if he would see his son again, to whom the book is dedicated.  So we get greasy politicians, evil tyrants, and egotistical princes.  We also get some absolutely delightful bits — like the chapter headings: The Shah of Blah, An Iff and a Butt, and a wonderful nod to Beatles’ lyrics. My timing in reading this book was good and bad.  Bad – the pace and humor of a children’s book felt kind of jarring when I was in the middle of a stressful, high-stakes work week. ... Sun, 23 Jan 2011 20:57:09 +0100 895911 http://web.resourceshelf.com/go/resourceblog/63004 From an ALA Announcement: On Jan. 7, 2011 the American Library Association (ALA) will unveil video PSAs produced by ALA’s “Our Authors, Our Advocates,” a national library advocacy public awareness campaign. Library advocates will be able to download audio and video PSAs from ilovelibraries.org, from such best-selling authors as Sharon Draper, Brad [...] (Source: ResourceShelf) Fri, 31 Dec 2010 17:24:00 +0100 895820 http://joblist.ala.org/modules/jobseeker/controller.cfm?rssjobid=16356 Library Support Technician / Librarian I (University of Maine, Maine) Library Support Technician: Maine InfoNet and The University of Maine System Libraries invite applications from service-oriented individuals for the position of Library Support Technician / Librarian I.  The Library Support Technician provides technical and customer support for online library services made available through Maine InfoNet, the University of Maine System, and the Maine State Library.  This position provides first level support for various online library services managed through Maine InfoNet, such as the URSUS catalog and University, system and statewide research tools, and the Maine InfoNet Download Library. ... Fri, 31 Dec 2010 05:20:02 +0100 895749 http://joblist.ala.org/modules/jobseeker/controller.cfm?rssjobid=16350 Systems Management (Information Security) Intern (OCLC Online Computer Library Center, Inc., Ohio) OCLC Online Computer Library Center, Inc. is a nonprofit, membership, computer library service and research organization dedicated to the public purposes of furthering access to the world's information and reducing information costs.  Tens of thousands of libraries around the world use OCLC services to locate, acquire, catalog, lend and preserve library materials.  We are currently seeking candidates for a Systems Management (Information Security) Intern position.  The work location for the assignment will be our Corporate Headquarters in Dublin (Columbus), Ohio. ... Thu, 30 Dec 2010 16:20:02 +0100 895654 http://joblist.ala.org/modules/jobseeker/controller.cfm?rssjobid=16353 Program Manager - Maine Shared Collections Strategy Grant (University of Maine, Maine) Fogler Library, University of Maine, Orono seeks a creative and dynamic librarian for a contingent on funding position, with grant funding for three years. ... Thu, 30 Dec 2010 16:20:02 +0100 895653 http://joblist.ala.org/modules/jobseeker/controller.cfm?rssjobid=16351 Library Services Consultant (Sales Manager), Federal Contracts (OCLC Online Computer Library Center, Inc., District of Columbia) Founded in 1967, OCLC is a nonprofit, membership, computer library service and research organization dedicated to the public purposes of furthering access to the world's information and reducing library costs.  More than 72,000 libraries in 171 countries have used OCLC services to locate, acquire, catalog, lend, preserve and manage library materials.  Researchers, students, faculty, scholars, professional librarians and other information seekers use OCLC services to obtain bibliographic, abstract and full-text information when and where they need it. ... Thu, 30 Dec 2010 16:20:02 +0100 895652 http://joblist.ala.org/modules/jobseeker/controller.cfm?rssjobid=16349 Global Product Management Intern (OCLC Online Computer Library Center, Inc., Ohio) OCLC Online Computer Library Center, Inc. is a nonprofit, membership, computer library service and research organization dedicated to the public purposes of furthering access to the world's information and reducing information costs.  Tens of thousands of libraries around the world use OCLC services to locate, acquire, catalog, lend and preserve library materials.  We are currently seeking candidates for a Global Product Management Intern position.  The work location for the assignment will be our Corporate Headquarters in Dublin (Columbus), Ohio. ... Thu, 30 Dec 2010 16:20:02 +0100 895651 http://joblist.ala.org/modules/jobseeker/controller.cfm?rssjobid=16352 Director of Adult Services (The Urbana Free Library, Illinois) The Director of Adult Services at The Urbana Free Library sets direction and oversees daily operations of Adult Services, a department that serves adults and teens from grade 6 and up. The director supervises departmental staff; provides reference, readers’ advisory, and technology assistance; coordinates and shares in collection management and programming; promotes the department and the library to the community; functions as part of the administrative staff; and participates in decision making for the library as a whole. Duties are performed under the supervision of the Executive Director. (Source: Latest ALA Job Listings) Thu, 30 Dec 2010 16:20:02 +0100 895650 http://joblist.ala.org/modules/jobseeker/controller.cfm?rssjobid=16348 Digital Collection Services Intern (OCLC Online Computer Library Center, Inc., Ohio) OCLC Online Computer Library Center, Inc. is a nonprofit, membership, computer library service and research organization dedicated to the public purposes of furthering access to the world's information and reducing information costs.  Tens of thousands of libraries around the world use OCLC services to locate, acquire, catalog, lend and preserve library materials.  We are currently seeking candidates for a Digital Collection Services Intern position.  The work location for the assignment will be our Corporate Headquarters in Dublin (Columbus), Ohio. ... Thu, 30 Dec 2010 16:20:02 +0100 895649 http://joblist.ala.org/modules/jobseeker/controller.cfm?rssjobid=16347 CONTENTdm Intern (OCLC Online Computer Library Center, Inc., Washington) OCLC Online Computer Library Center, Inc. is a nonprofit, membership, computer library service and research organization dedicated to the public purposes of furthering access to the world's information and reducing information costs.  Tens of thousands of libraries around the world use OCLC services to locate, acquire, catalog, lend and preserve library materials.  We are currently seeking candidates for a CONTENTdm Intern position.  The work location for the assignment will be our Seattle, Washington office. The OCLC Diversity and Inclusion Initiative offers internship opportunities designed to provide unique experiences for aspiring college students. ... Thu, 30 Dec 2010 16:20:02 +0100 895648 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/infoesfera/~3/ovsYI7vFSkY/linkedin-revela-lista-de-palabras-mas.html RedacciónBBC Mundo El estudio se realizó entre los usuarios de LinkedIn en Estados Unidos y en otros 11 países. La red social para profesionales LinkedIn dio a conocer la lista de las diez palabras cliché más utilizadas por sus usuarios en 2010 para impresionar a quienes visitan sus perfiles profesionales. El estudio se realizó entre los usuarios de esa red social en Estados Unidos y en otros 11 países. Según el jefe de investigación de LinkedIn, Manu Sharma, se trata de palabras o frases cliché que suenan importantes y que son usadas para impresionar pero que son ambiguas y que "realmente no te dicen nada". "Dinámico" "Si bien los usuarios de Estados Unidos, Canadá y Australia tienden a destacar su 'amplia experiencia', los brasileños, indios y españoles se identifican como profesionales 'dinámicos'", señaló Sharma. Las más utilizadas en EE.UU. De amplia experiencia (extensive experience) Innovador (innovative) Motivado (motivated) Orientado a producir resultados (results-oriented) Dinámico (dynamic) De probada experiencia (proven track record) Colaborador, que sabe trabajar en equipo (team player) Rápido (fast-paced) Con habilidad para resolver problemas (problem solver) Emprendedor (entrepreneurial) "En el Reino Unido los usuarios se autodenominan 'motivados' y los franceses, los alemanes, los italianos y los holandeses se ven como 'innovadores'", añadió. ... Thu, 30 Dec 2010 10:16:00 +0100 895626 http://joblist.ala.org/modules/jobseeker/controller.cfm?rssjobid=16339 Reader Services Librarian (Suffolk County Community College, New York) Suffolk County Community College, New York State's largest Community College, enrolls more than 24,000 students at its three campuses on Long Island.  Opportunity for experienced, visionary librarian to be part of the new Learning Resource Center on the East Campus. Qualified applicants are required to apply online: "Quick Links" at www.sunysuffolk.edu AA/EOE (Source: Latest ALA Job Listings) Thu, 30 Dec 2010 03:20:02 +0100 895581 http://joblist.ala.org/modules/jobseeker/controller.cfm?rssjobid=16336 Post-Doctoral Researcher (OCLC Online Computer Library Center, Inc., Ohio) OCLC Online Computer Library Center, Inc. is a nonprofit, membership, computer library service and research organization dedicated to the public purposes of furthering access to the world's information and reducing information costs. Tens of thousands of libraries around the world use OCLC services to locate, acquire, catalog, lend and preserve library materials. We are currently seeking candidates for a Post-Doctoral Researcher position at our Corporate Headquarters in Dublin (Columbus), Ohio. The Post-Doctoral Researcher will typically work with existing teams in OCLC Research, under the guidance and supervision of a permanent scientific staff member. ... Thu, 30 Dec 2010 03:20:02 +0100 895580 http://joblist.ala.org/modules/jobseeker/controller.cfm?rssjobid=16334 Diversity Fellowship Program (Research) (OCLC Online Computer Library Center, Inc., California) OCLC Online Computer Library Center, Inc. is a nonprofit, membership, computer library service and research organization dedicated to the public purposes of furthering access to the world's information and reducing information costs. Tens of thousands of libraries around the world use OCLC services to locate, acquire, catalog, lend and preserve library materials. We are currently seeking candidates for a Diversity Fellowship Program (Research) position at our San Mateo, California office. ... Thu, 30 Dec 2010 03:20:02 +0100 895579 http://joblist.ala.org/modules/jobseeker/controller.cfm?rssjobid=16335 Diversity Fellowship Program (Metadata/Quality Control) (OCLC Online Computer Library Center, Inc., Ohio) OCLC Online Computer Library Center, Inc. is a nonprofit, membership, computer library service and research organization dedicated to the public purposes of furthering access to the world's information and reducing information costs. Tens of thousands of libraries around the world use OCLC services to locate, acquire, catalog, lend and preserve library materials. We are currently seeking candidates for a Diversity Fellowship Program (Metadata/Quality Control) position at our Corporate Headquarters in Dublin (Columbus), Ohio. The Fellow will work for 6 months with the contract cataloging-related services and then 6 months with quality control. ... Thu, 30 Dec 2010 03:20:02 +0100 895578 http://joblist.ala.org/modules/jobseeker/controller.cfm?rssjobid=16337 Dewey Decimal Classification Intern (OCLC Online Computer Library Center, Inc., District of Columbia) OCLC Online Computer Library Center, Inc. is a nonprofit, membership, computer library service and research organization dedicated to the public purposes of furthering access to the world's information and reducing information costs. Tens of thousands of libraries around the world use OCLC services to locate, acquire, catalog, lend and preserve library materials. We are currently seeking candidates for a Dewey Decimal Classification Intern position. The work location for the assignment will be the Dewey Editorial Office, Library of Congress, in Washington D.C. ... Thu, 30 Dec 2010 03:20:02 +0100 895577 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/freerangelibrarian/~3/BfyoOTStT2Q/ And when it comes, oh dear, oh dear! ALA Midwinter is next week?! How can that BE? It’s not even New Year’s yet! In any event, here is my skeleton schedule for ALA and events leading up to it. Campus starts up again Tuesday, which is one reason I’m cutting Midwinter short. Work one day, head to two conferences… January will be a January with lots of extra January in it! I have plenty of time for vendor visits and exhibit-walking, and meetings with friends where we both have a big asterisk hanging at present. See you in San Diego! Wednesday 1/5 1.5-day annual conference in Santa Cruz for our campus ISAC program (Integrated Studies Across Cultures) Thursday 1/6 Fly out of SFO late afternoon, arrive SAN early evening Friday 1/7 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Beams & Bytes: Constructing the Future Library — Architectural and Digital Considerations San Diego Convention Center, Room 04 Evening: open Saturday 1/8 Breakfast/run with MJ. Power-talk many important things. Laugh at times gone by. 10:30 am – 12:00 pm (Tentative) The Power of Data, Technology and Community: the OCLC Platform Strategy. Hilton San Diego Bayfront Hotel, Aqua Room 314 4 p.m. Camino OCLC meeting 5:30 p.m. SCELC Reception, 525 B Street (between 5th and 6th), Suite 1800 7 p.m. Dinner with old friends Sunday 1/9 8 a.m. Breakfast w/K. Pick her brain for lively insights. Eat raisins off her oatmeal when she’s not looking. 10:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Navigator User Group, OCLC Blue Suite in the Hilton San Diego Bayfront at 1 Park Boulevard, San Diego. Sunday afternoon: depart Bookmark to: (Source: Free Range Librarian) Wed, 29 Dec 2010 18:59:54 +0100 895536 http://www.lisnews.org/ala_wikileaks_data_hub It appears that the Office of Intellectual Freedom and the Washington Office of the American Library Association have created a new "emerging issues" site to provide rapid response on breaking stories that erupt outside the regular cycle of ALA meetings. Their first topic covered by the site is Wikileaks. (Source: LISNews - Librarian And Information Science News) Wed, 29 Dec 2010 17:29:17 +0100 895862 http://lisnews.org/ala_wikileaks_data_hub It appears that the Office of Intellectual Freedom and the Washington Office of the American Library Association have created a new "emerging issues" site to provide rapid response on breaking stories that erupt outside the regular cycle of ALA meetings. Their first topic covered by the site is Wikileaks. (Source: LISNews.org) Wed, 29 Dec 2010 17:29:17 +0100 895562 http://www.lisnews.org/florida_prison_library_awarded_grant GAINESVILLE, FL: The Alachua County Public Library branch operated at the county jail has been selected to receive a Great Stories Club grant from the American Library Association. As a result of the grant, the county jail will receive free books that are geared toward the young adult inmate population. Major funding for the Great Stories Club has been provided by Oprah Winfrey’s Angel Network. The jail library, an actual branch of the Alachua County Library District, has more than 5,000 books and is very popular among the inmate population. Earlier this month, two juvenile inmates who had conducted their research at the jail library, were recognized by the Gainesville Chapter of the Links Incorporated, for essays they had submitted for a community-wide essay contest. Oprah, show us some of that library love too! OPRAH, LIBRARIES NEED YOU! (Source: LISNews - Librarian And Information Science News) Wed, 29 Dec 2010 16:30:38 +0100 895865 http://lisnews.org/florida_prison_library_awarded_grant GAINESVILLE, FL: The Alachua County Public Library branch operated at the county jail has been selected to receive a Great Stories Club grant from the American Library Association. As a result of the grant, the county jail will receive free books that are geared toward the young adult inmate population. Major funding for the Great Stories Club has been provided by Oprah Winfrey’s Angel Network. The jail library, an actual branch of the Alachua County Library District, has more than 5,000 books and is very popular among the inmate population. Earlier this month, two juvenile inmates who had conducted their research at the jail library, were recognized by the Gainesville Chapter of the Links Incorporated, for essays they had submitted for a community-wide essay contest. Oprah, show us some of that library love too! OPRAH, LIBRARIES NEED YOU! (Source: LISNews.org) Wed, 29 Dec 2010 16:30:38 +0100 895565 http://joblist.ala.org/modules/jobseeker/controller.cfm?rssjobid=16330 Deputy Director (Sno-Isle Libraries, Washington) Sno-Isle Libraries, a large, two-county public library district set in the beautiful north Puget Sound region of Washington State, is recruiting for a Deputy Director to work closely with the Library Director in the administration of the district.  The Deputy Director will lead the organization’s strategic planning efforts and will be responsible for the development, direction and delivery of system-wide programming and public services through 21 community libraries and outreach services. ... Wed, 29 Dec 2010 14:20:02 +0100 895493 http://litablog.org/2010/12/the-world-and-jason-griffey-interviews-vernor-vinge/ On Saturday, January 8 at 1:30pm in Room 29 A-D of the San Diego Convention Center, I have the opportunity to interview an incredible author and thinker, Dr. Vernor Vinge. Dr. Vinge is most well known for being a multiple Hugo Award winning author, but he is also a Professor and technologist, famous for being a proponent of the idea of The Singularity. If you have time to pick up one of his works before ALA MidWinter 2011, I’d recommend Rainbows End…it has some of the most interesting discussions of libraries, digitization, augmented reality, and information immersion of any book in the last 50 years. He even name-checks the ALA in it. I am taking questions both now and live during the interview. We will be streaming the Interview here on LITABlog, as well as at the LITA UStream channel, taking questions via Facebook and Twitter, but if you have questions you’d like to ensure that I ask, please let me know at the form below. Dr. Vinge will be speaking for the first 1/2 hour or so of the program, and then we’ll settle in to the questions. Come join us for what will surely be a great conversation. Loading… (Source: LITA Blog) Wed, 29 Dec 2010 04:49:45 +0100 895736 http://joblist.ala.org/modules/jobseeker/controller.cfm?rssjobid=16329 University Librarian (Director of Rebecca Crown Library) (Dominican University, Illinois) Dominican University invites applications for the position of University Librarian for the Rebecca Crown Library. Housing approximately 250,000 volumes, more than 150 electronic databases and additional access to 30,000 plus periodicals, Crown Library is a partial depository for U.S. government publications and maintains special collections, archives and a media center. The University Librarian is expected to bring innovative, entrepreneurial and seasoned leadership to Crown Library. Reporting to the Associate Provost, the University Librarian serves the Provost’s Cabinet and University Planning Committee. ... Wed, 29 Dec 2010 01:20:02 +0100 895387 http://joblist.ala.org/modules/jobseeker/controller.cfm?rssjobid=16327 Access Services Librarian - Kemp Library #2010000318 (East Stroudsburg University -- ESU, Pennsylvania) University seeks an experienced Access Services Librarian to supervise and coordinate the areas of Circulation, ILL, Stacks Maintenance, Reserves, and Document Delivery in the Kemp Library. This is a full-time, nine month, continuing tenure track faculty position within Kemp Library and reports directly to the Library Dean. As part of Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education (PASSHE), we offer competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package. Kemp Library has a staff of 9 Full-time library faculty and 13 staff. The general collection consists of over 564,000 books, serial back-files and government documents in print, and more than 1. ... Wed, 29 Dec 2010 01:20:02 +0100 895386 http://web.resourceshelf.com/go/resourceblog/62962 We first mentioned these interactive graphics/widget about two weeks ago. It features population change, population density, and apportionment numbers from every census back 1910. Since our first mention, it has been updated with Census 2000 numbers. You can view the graphics, access the code to embed the widget, and download the raw data files [...] (Source: ResourceShelf) Tue, 28 Dec 2010 22:31:00 +0100 895436 http://ala.org/ala/newspresscenter/news/pr.cfm?id=5930 CHICAGO - The deadline has been extended to Feb. 1 for a number of American Library Association ( ALA ) awards and grants, including the ALA Information Today Library of the Future Award , the Beta Phi Mu Award, the Gale Cengage Learning Financial Development Award, the Paul Howard Award for Courage, the Lippincott Award and the Scholastic Library Publishing Award. (Source: Yahoo! News Search Results for librarianship) Tue, 28 Dec 2010 21:43:38 +0100 895778 http://www.slis.indiana.edu/careers/view_job_specific.php?job_id=8998 State: Indiana Participate in all aspects of non-MARC descriptive metadata for digital projects within Cataloging Division: project development and planning, implementation, document preparation, training, creation of metadata using standard schemas; serve as non-MARC metadata resource person for Technical Services; provide full-level cataloging for monographs and CD-ROMs, including e-books, in English and West European languages, creating original cataloging records and enhancing cataloging copy. For complete list of responsibilities see: http://www.libraries.iub.edu/index.php?pageId=1410. Qualifications: Required: M.L.S. from an ALA-accredited library school; minimum of one year relevant non-MARC metadata experience in an academic or research library system; minimum of one year original monograph cataloging experience in an academic or research library system; evidence of effective planning, implementation, document writing, and training of non-MARC metadata for digital projects; demonstrated working knowledge of cataloging rules, standards, and tools such as AACR2rev, LCRI, DACS, LC classification, and subject headings; demonstrated working knowledge of MARC (books format) and at least one other standard metadata scheme (e.g. TEI, MODS, Dublin Core, EAD). For complete list of qualification see: http://www.libraries.iub.edu/index.php?pageId=1410. To apply: Review of applications begins February 1, 2011. Position remains open until filled. Send letter of application, professional vita, names/addresses/telephone numbers of six references to: Jennifer Chaffin, Director of Human Resources, Libraries Human Resources, Herman B Wells Library 201B, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN 47405. Phone: 812-855-8196. Fax: 812-855-2576. E-mail: libpers@indiana.edu. For more information about Indiana University Bloomington go to: http://www.iub.edu. Indiana University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. ... Tue, 28 Dec 2010 14:10:02 +0100 895332 http://joblist.ala.org/modules/jobseeker/controller.cfm?rssjobid=16256 Sales Consultant (Innovative Interfaces, Inc., USA) For over 25 years, Innovative Interfaces has dedicated its energies to meeting the needs of libraries and the challenges of library automation. The company has fulfilled this mission with first-rate services and products such as the Millennium integrated library platform, the INN-Reach direct consortia borrowing solution, Electronic Resource Management, and the Encore discovery services platform. Today, thousands of libraries of all types in over 40 countries rely on Innovative's products, services, and support. The company is located in Emeryville, California with offices around the world. Territory: South-Central US; Western US. ... Tue, 28 Dec 2010 12:20:02 +0100 895322 http://joblist.ala.org/modules/jobseeker/controller.cfm?rssjobid=16272 Emerging Technology/Engineering Librarian (New York State College of Ceramics at Alfred University, Scholes Library, New York) Scholes Library, New York State College of Ceramics at Alfred University, seeks candidates for an Emerging Technology/Engineering Librarian. This 10-month, tenure-track position reports to the Director of Scholes Library/Associate Dean of Libraries. The College of Ceramics is a statutory college of the State University of New York and home to the School of Art & Design and the Inamori School of Engineering. Scholes Library is a research-oriented, service focused organization that works in strategic partnerships with Alfred University's Herrick Library and the State University SUNYConnect Consortium. ... Tue, 28 Dec 2010 12:20:02 +0100 895321 http://joblist.ala.org/modules/jobseeker/controller.cfm?rssjobid=16308 University Archivist and Special Collections Librarian (Bridgewater State University, Massachusetts) This is an Exempt Position that falls within the MSCA Union (Massachusetts State College Association). General statement of duties: Lead, manage, and coordinate the Archives and Special Collections unit of the Bridgewater State University library. Specific examples of duties: Manage all phases of activity of the Archives and Special Collections unit based upon the types of materials held, including but not limited to maps, photographs, print, ephemera, and digital objects.  Maintain a regular and convenient service schedule for public access to the collections. Plan, coordinate, and direct staff activities and work flows in the unit. ... Mon, 27 Dec 2010 23:20:01 +0100 895233 http://joblist.ala.org/modules/jobseeker/controller.cfm?rssjobid=16309 University Archivist (Associate University Librarian) (University of Florida/George A. Smathers Libraries, Florida) POSITION VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT   University Archivist   Associate University Librarian   The George A. Smathers Libraries at the University of Florida is recruiting for the position of University Archivist, a tenure-track library faculty position, which provides vision and leadership in the newly created Office of Archives and Records Management in the Department of Special and Area Studies Collections. Reporting to the Head of Archives and Manuscripts, the University Archivist supervises 3 full-time employees and is responsible for developing and implementing a plan to create an integrated archives and records management program for the University of Florida. ... Mon, 27 Dec 2010 23:20:01 +0100 895232 http://joblist.ala.org/modules/jobseeker/controller.cfm?rssjobid=16311 Professor and Director of the Harrington School of Communication and Media (University of Rhode Island, Rhode Island) The University of Rhode Island (www.uri.edu) is the state’s largest university, with an enrollment of about 13,000 undergraduates and 3,000 graduate students on four campuses.  With nationally and internationally renowned faculty engaged in a broad range of research, teaching and outreach activities, URI is a land grant, sea grant and urban grant institution.  The University’s 1,200 acre main campus is located in Kingston, about 30 miles south of Providence and six miles from the coast. ... Mon, 27 Dec 2010 23:20:01 +0100 895231 http://joblist.ala.org/modules/jobseeker/controller.cfm?rssjobid=16312 Literacy Program Specialist (Huntington Beach Public Library, California) The City of Huntington Beach is seeking a Literacy Program Specialist who will plan, implement, coordinate, promote and supervise all training provided by the Adult Literacy Program and the volunteer program tutors. Qualifications:  Bachelor's degree in education, administration, library science, social or behavioral science, or a closely related field; plus three years' experience developing and implementing adult education programs and activities. For a full job description, benefits summary and to APPLY ONLINE visit www.huntingtonbeachca.gov/jobs. (Source: Latest ALA Job Listings) Mon, 27 Dec 2010 23:20:01 +0100 895230 http://joblist.ala.org/modules/jobseeker/controller.cfm?rssjobid=16314 Library Director (SUNY College at Oneonta, New York) (Director of Libraries) The SUNY College at Oneonta invites applications for the Director of Milne Library. The College seeks a dynamic and creative individual to provide strategic leadership for vibrant and visible student-centered library services. This full-time, 12-month, management/confidential position reports to the Vice President for Academic Affairs. SUNY Oneonta is one of 13 colleges of arts and sciences within the SUNY system. The College has a student body of approximately 5,800 and is noted for the academic achievement and commitment to community service of its students, an outstanding faculty, excellent facilities in technology, and a first-class library. ... Mon, 27 Dec 2010 23:20:01 +0100 895229 http://joblist.ala.org/modules/jobseeker/controller.cfm?rssjobid=16310 Librarian (Santa Barbara City College, California) Commencing Fall 2011, a full-time, tenure-track Librarian position will be available in the Santa Barbara City College Luria Library. We are seeking applicants who are creative and innovative, and who can participate in a team environment with a commitment to service excellence, student success, and diversity in the performance of job duties. For a list of responsibilities for this position, see faculty position description at www.sbcc.edu/policies/index.php?sec=1458. Salary: $53,668-$89,668, plus an earned doctoral bonus of $2,683. Starting salary is commensurate with academic preparation and experience. Each full-time employee participates in a "cafeteria style" Health & Welfare Benefits Program. ... Mon, 27 Dec 2010 23:20:01 +0100 895228 http://joblist.ala.org/modules/jobseeker/controller.cfm?rssjobid=16304 Electronic Resources Librarian - Assistant Professor (Emporia State University Libraries & Archives, Kansas) WAW Library   Assistant Professor   Emporia State University's William Allen White Library seeks an Electronic Resources Librarian to provide leadership and professional expertise in the management and integration of library electronic resources. This is a twelve month, tenure-track position that reports to the Head of Systems and Technical Services. The library prizes and promotes library faculty who engage in several areas, including providing liaison and reference services as well as participate in planning and policy-making. ... Mon, 27 Dec 2010 23:20:01 +0100 895227 http://joblist.ala.org/modules/jobseeker/controller.cfm?rssjobid=16307 Director of the University Library (Norwich University, Vermont) Norwich University invites applications for the position of Director of the University Library.  The Director is the chief academic and administrative officer of the Kreitzberg Library, including the University Archives, with responsibility for coordinating programs, scholarship, and service activities.  The mission of Kreitzberg Library is to develop and provide the information resources, services, and environment that support Norwich University's academic and administrative goals.  The Kreitzberg Library assumes an important role as the provider and preserver of institutional heritage and memory and as a resource for all those with an interest in Norwich University history. ... Mon, 27 Dec 2010 23:20:01 +0100 895226 http://joblist.ala.org/modules/jobseeker/controller.cfm?rssjobid=16313 Curator, Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library (University of Virginia, Virginia) Curator for the Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library Faculty Opening   The University of Virginia Library seeks a Curator/Americana Specialist for the Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library.   Under the general guidance and supervision of the Director of the Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library, the Curator will provide leadership for and general oversight to overall collection development activities, while working collaboratively with established area specialists. ... Mon, 27 Dec 2010 23:20:01 +0100 895225 http://joblist.ala.org/modules/jobseeker/controller.cfm?rssjobid=16305 Cataloging Coordinator/Metadata Librarian (University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, Wisconsin) Institution: University of Wisconsin – Stevens Point Deadline: Screening begins February 14, 2011 and continues until position is filled. The University Library seeks an experienced and forward-thinking Cataloging Coordinator/Metadata Librarian to provide leadership in the creation and maintenance of metadata for the Library’s systems, including its online catalog and digitization projects. The incumbent will have overall responsibilities for management of and quality control in the Cataloging Department and will work collaboratively with the other faculty cataloger to set priorities, allocate resources, and develop and implement plans, policies and practices within the department. ... Mon, 27 Dec 2010 23:20:01 +0100 895224 http://plablog.org/2010/12/senate-confirms-president%e2%80%99s-nomination-of-new-imls-director.html Susan H. Hildreth Becomes New Director of the Institute of Museum and Library Services On December 22, 2010 Susan Hildreth’s nomination to be director of the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) was confirmed by unanimous consent by the United States Senate. The Institute, an independent United States government agency, is the primary source of federal support for the nation’s 122,000 libraries and 17,500 museums. “I am truly honored to have been appointed by President Barack Obama to serve as the fourth Director of the Institute of Museum and Library Services,” said Hildreth. “I cannot imagine a more exciting and challenging responsibility than helping to create strong libraries and museums that sustain our heritage and culture and connect people to information and new ways of thinking.” “Although we will certainly miss Susan in Seattle [where Hildreth is City Librarian/CEO of Seattle Public Library,] she is going to be an outstanding leader for the Institute of Museum and Library Services,” said Senator Patty Murray (D-WA). “Susan and I share a passion for making sure that children across America get the literacy skills they need to succeed in school and in life. And I am confident that she will continue the Institute’s great work supporting families and communities across the country.” Hildreth was previously appointed as California’s state librarian by Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger. Prior to her position as California state librarian, Hildreth was at the San Francisco Public Library, where she served as deputy director and then city librarian. Her background also includes five years as deputy library director at the Sacramento Public Library, several years as Placer County’s head librarian and four years as library director for the Benicia Public Library, all in California. She began her career as a branch librarian at the Edison Township Library in New Jersey. ... Mon, 27 Dec 2010 15:36:38 +0100 895276 http://joblist.ala.org/modules/jobseeker/controller.cfm?rssjobid=16294 Branch Services Director (Cuyahoga County Public Library, Ohio) CCPL is recruiting for two Branch Services Directors, each of whom will be responsible for overseeing service in a geographic region of the library's service area and supervising multiple Branch Managers.  The library has 28 branches and an administrative headquarters that serve 47 diverse communities.  With circulation exceeding 20 million items (33 items per capita) in 2010 and consistently achieving top rankings in the HAPLR Index and Library Journal’s Star ratings, CCPL is one of the best and busiest libraries in the country. ... Mon, 27 Dec 2010 10:20:06 +0100 895147 http://information-literacy.blogspot.com/2010/12/goblin-game.html A plagiarism game from Lycoming College, USA, Goblin Threat, involves finding goblins and defeating them by answering plagiarism-related questions correctly. This is a nice idea that has been implemented well, so worth checking out. If you clear the goblins from all the rooms you get a certificate. My only little quibble would be that (as with most plagiarism quizzes) I think with a few of the questions the answer is not as black-and-white as is implied (it could also be to do with differences in national and institutional practices). http://www.lycoming.edu/library/instruction/plagiarismgame.htmlI discovered this game because it was a Primo site of the month: http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/divs/acrl/about/sections/is/projpubs/primo/site/2010october.cfm. In this interview the game's creator explains how the game arose, how it was tested, and how it is used now, so it is also worth readng.Photo by Sheila Webber: Winter branches, December 2010, photoshopped (neon glow) (Source: Information Literacy Weblog) Fri, 24 Dec 2010 05:00:00 +0100 894841 http://joblist.ala.org/modules/jobseeker/controller.cfm?rssjobid=16296 Web Services & Emerging Technologies Librarian (Albion College, Michigan) Web Services & Emerging Technologies Librarian at Albion College.  User-friendly, highly skilled professional to provide leadership and share responsibility for planning, implementing, and maintaining the Library website and other digital systems and services for information retrieval.  Overall responsibility for the installation, maintenance, and enhancement of the library’s integrated library system which functions as a shared system with the Albion District Library. ... Thu, 23 Dec 2010 15:10:02 +0100 894617 http://joblist.ala.org/modules/jobseeker/controller.cfm?rssjobid=16293 Integrated Library Systems (ILS) Librarian (#274) (University of Southern California, California) The University of Southern California (USC) Libraries seek an experienced, service-oriented Integrated Library Systems (ILS) Librarian (#274) to oversee daily operation of the ILS.  The incumbent reports to the ILS Director, participates in the planning and operations of the department, provides assistance on a wide variety of ILS-related tasks, and is expected to be intimately familiar with the MARC format. Requirements: ALA-accredited MLS typically required; minimum of 5 years of experience in working with MARC records and at least three years experience working with the ILS. USC is an EO/AA Employer. ... Thu, 23 Dec 2010 02:10:01 +0100 894477 http://joblist.ala.org/modules/jobseeker/controller.cfm?rssjobid=16302 Head, Knowledge Access Design and Development (New York University, New York) New York University Libraries The head of this newly conceived department will lead a service-focused team in designing, implementing, and assessing an array of metadata-reliant processes and other strategies for enabling intellectual access to the research resources in all formats of the NYU Division of Libraries. ... Thu, 23 Dec 2010 02:10:01 +0100 894476 http://joblist.ala.org/modules/jobseeker/controller.cfm?rssjobid=16297 Director of Library Services (Lenoir-Rhyne University, North Carolina) The Carl A. Rudisill  Library of Lenoir-Rhyne  University seeks applications for its Director of Library Services. The successful candidate must be able to begin appointment on or around June 1, 2011. The appointment is continuing, subject to annual review. The position reports directly to the University Provost and carries faculty status, including privileges associated with Faculty Assembly.  Additional information on the library may be viewed at:  http://library.lr. ... Thu, 23 Dec 2010 02:10:01 +0100 894475 http://joblist.ala.org/modules/jobseeker/controller.cfm?rssjobid=16298 Digital Archivist (University of Virginia, Virginia) The University of Virginia Library seeks a talented and dynamic individual to serve as Digital Archivist. This is a permanent full time position that will work with born digital archives and materials as well as participate in an exciting initiative entitled: Born Digital Collections: An Inter-Institutional Model for Stewardship (AIMS). Reporting to the Director of Digital Curation Services, this position will carry out the goals and objectives of AIMS as well as the application and integration of archival practices to an ever-growing corpus of materials used by scholars, authors, and other notables: namely, born digital content. ... Thu, 23 Dec 2010 02:10:01 +0100 894474 http://joblist.ala.org/modules/jobseeker/controller.cfm?rssjobid=16300 Assistant Director of Residential Life (University of Illinois, Illinois) Focus: Academic Programs Undergraduate Residence Halls, Department of Residential Life, University Housing Our staff makes our halls a home. We, the staff of the Department of Residential Life, have a vision for our work, "Learning, Growing, Mattering: for every person, on every floor, in every community." The Assistant Director for Academic Programs directly supervises the staff of our eight (8) Living Learning Communities as well as our Residence Hall Library System. ... Thu, 23 Dec 2010 02:10:01 +0100 894473 http://litablog.org/2010/12/lita-top-tech-trends-at-midwinter-in-san-diego/ WHEN: Sunday, January 9, 2011, 8 – 9:30am pacific time WHERE: San Diego Convention Center SDCC-Room 26 A/B Here at litablog.org for live streaming and live blogging Twitter #alamwttt The illustrious panelists will be: Lorcan Dempsey, Vice President and Chief Strategist, OCLC Rachel Frick, Program Director, Digital Library Federation Erik Mitchell, Assistant Director for Technology Services, Wake Forest University Monique Sendze, Associate Director of Information Technology, Douglas County Libraries, Colorado Jeffrey Trzeciak, University Librarian, McMaster University Join us for a fun and casual discussion, moderated by Jason Vaughan, LITA Top Tech Trends Committee chair. (Source: LITA Blog) Wed, 22 Dec 2010 20:23:02 +0100 894719 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/BabyBoomerLibrarian/~3/wlMwfZeH2VA/posting-for-visiting-assistant.html INDIANA UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES-BLOOMINGTON Metadata/Cataloging Librarian Visiting Assistant Librarian (Two Year, Non-Tenure Track Appointment) The IU Bloomington Libraries are seeking an innovative and service oriented individual for the position of Metadata/Cataloging Librarian at the Indiana University Bloomington Libraries. This is a two-year, full-time, non-tenure track appointment in the Libraries' Technical Services Department. Founded in 1820, Indiana University-Bloomington has grown from a small state seminary into the flagship campus of a great public university with over 42,000 students and almost 3,000 faculty. Innovation, creativity, and academic freedom are hallmarks of IU Bloomington and its world-class contributions in research and the arts. The Indiana University Bloomington Libraries (http://www.libraries.iub.edu) are among the leading academic research library systems in North America, having recently been named the top university library by the Association of College and Research Libraries. The IUB Libraries provide strong collections, quality service and instructional programs, and leadership in the application of information technologies. The collections support every academic discipline on campus and include more than 6.6 million books, journals, maps, films, and audio/visual materials in over 900 languages. Users can access more than 400 databases, 43,000 electronic journals, and 224,000 electronic books, as well as locally developed digital content. The IUB Libraries are active members of regional and national associations and consortia including the Committee on Institutional Cooperation (CIC), the Association of Research Libraries (ARL), the Digital Library Federation (DLF), and is a founding member of HathiTrust, a shared digital repository. IU is the principal investigator for Kuali Open Library Environment (OLÉ) and is working with academic library partners to develop a next generation open source library management system. ... Wed, 22 Dec 2010 15:10:00 +0100 894502 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/BabyBoomerLibrarian/~3/dyBYawTF2qs/position-opening-jobs-librariantrainer.html MID YORK LIBRARY SYSTEM LOCATED IN UTICA, NEW YORK IS SEEKING CANDIDATES FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITION:Job Title:         Public Computing Center (PCC)/Mobile Public Computing Center (mPCC) Outreach and Digital Literacy Librarian/Trainer. For information about the Broadband Technology Opportunity Program (BTOP) through which this position is funded see: http://www.nysl.nysed.gov/libdev/nybbexpress/index.html  Classification:  Full Time, ExemptReports To:  DirectorPrincipal Purpose:  To support the mission and vision of the Mid York Library System. This position champions communications, customer service, and responsiveness in daily interactions between and among staff, the public, and member libraries.  General Description of Expectations: The person in this position independently and efficiently creates and implements training programs for the Mid York Library System’s Public Computing Center (PCC) and for the mobile library-based Public Computer Center (mPCC) targeted vulnerable populations. Areas of instruction will include, but not be limited to:  Basic computer use; innovative online technologies; effective use of the Internet to perform critical online functions such as e-mail, online job applications, e-government services; use of online and print training and employment resources; online library services, English as a second language, etc.The successful candidate will have the ability to think critically regarding the needs of the targeted audiences and develop instructional materials and information accordingly. ... Wed, 22 Dec 2010 13:27:00 +0100 894503 http://joblist.ala.org/modules/jobseeker/controller.cfm?rssjobid=16202 Search Engine Evaluator (Leapforce Inc., USA) Six month telecommuting independent contractor position.  Must be Internet savvy with great research skills.  This is an opportunity to evaluate search engine results for one of the world's largest Internet search engine companies. (Source: Latest ALA Job Listings) Wed, 22 Dec 2010 13:10:02 +0100 894382 http://librarywriting.blogspot.com/2010/12/call-for-bloggers-at-midwinter-2011.html Call for Bloggers at Midwinter 2011Do you plan to attend ALA Midwinter in San Diego? Take this opportunity to become a LITA Blogger. The LITA Blog (http://litablog.org) will again be on hand to report what is happening and share the terrific Midwinter experience with those who cannot attend this year.If you like to write and are looking for new ways to get involved (or have blogged in the past and would like to blog again), please email me at thebrewinlibrarian@gmail.com and let me know what sessions you would like to cover. The blog schedule for Midwinter (http://litablog.org/2010/12/call-for-bloggers-midwinter-2011-schedule/) has been posted and will be updated as we receive volunteers.We will be taking volunteers up to and during the conference. Thank you very much in advance!Matt Hamilton, LITA Web Coordinating Committee (Source: A Library Writer's Blog) Wed, 22 Dec 2010 05:00:00 +0100 894988 http://mplic.wordpress.com/2010/12/21/ala-association-for-library-service-to-children-great-web-sites-for-kids/ http://www.ala.org/gwstemplate.cfm?section=greatwebsites&template=/cfapps/gws/default.cfm The ALSC offers it updated version of the best web sites for children here. (Source: MPLIC Reference Highway) Wed, 22 Dec 2010 00:38:37 +0100 895305 http://joblist.ala.org/modules/jobseeker/controller.cfm?rssjobid=16287 Research/Information Literacy Librarian (Washington College, Maryland) Washington College invites applications for the position of Research and Information Literacy Librarian. The College seeks an enthusiastic and motivated librarian who can provide leadership in research and information literacy instruction. The successful candidate must be experienced in providing research services at the academic level, information literacy instruction and design, assessment in student learning, demonstrated ability in creating web-based instructional tools, and have earned a Masters degree from an ALA accredited program. For more information, please go to: http://hr.washcoll.edu/ (Source: Latest ALA Job Listings) Wed, 22 Dec 2010 00:05:02 +0100 894265 http://joblist.ala.org/modules/jobseeker/controller.cfm?rssjobid=16280 Library Director (InfoCurrent on behalf of client, New York) InfoCurrent seeks Librarian for DIRECTOR for our client: a small, rapidly growing, highly diverse Long Island community Public Library (collection: <100,000, staff: 18). Required: MLS plus 3 years public library experience, 2-5 years management. Send resume with cover letter: kate.pollara@infocurrent.com Equal Opportunity Employer.  Minorities encouraged to apply. (Source: Latest ALA Job Listings) Wed, 22 Dec 2010 00:05:02 +0100 894264 http://joblist.ala.org/modules/jobseeker/controller.cfm?rssjobid=16288 Library Automation Manager (SEARCH EXTENDED) (University of Wisconsin Oshkosh, Wisconsin) The Polk Library at the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh seeks an accomplished and innovative information professional for the position of Library Automation Manager (LAM).  The Library Automation Manager (LAM) is responsible for managing the information technology resources of Polk Library to maximize their positive impact on teaching, learning and research for the students, faculty and staff of the University.  This position will be responsible for the overall installation, operation and maintenance of all automated library systems and services. ... Wed, 22 Dec 2010 00:05:02 +0100 894263 http://joblist.ala.org/modules/jobseeker/controller.cfm?rssjobid=16291 Librarian/Branch Manager I (Prince George's County Memorial Library System, Maryland) PGCMLS seeks a dynamic, innovative and enthusiastic branch manager with demonstrated interest in working with technology and the ability to develop and maintain effective relationships with diverse groups. The successful candidate will develop and oversee new, innovative and community-responsive programs for the customers of the Hillcrest Heights Branch in Temple Hills, Maryland. The Library System will pilot an exciting service model at the Hillcrest Heights Branch to bridge the information needs of the community with technology. ... Wed, 22 Dec 2010 00:05:02 +0100 894262 http://joblist.ala.org/modules/jobseeker/controller.cfm?rssjobid=16284 Librarian, Adult and Teen Services (Oak Park Public Library, Illinois) The Oak Park Public Library seeks a dynamic, service-oriented librarian to join our busy Adult and Teen Services (ATS) department.  All ATS librarians perform collection development, reference, readers/viewers/listeners advisory, programming and outreach.  Due to retirement, we are seeking a self-starter with nonfiction/reference expertise.  Visit http://www.oppl.org/about/jobs.htm for complete posting. Full-time position including weekends and evenings. Salary begins at $40,622 with excellent benefits. Requirements: ALA-accredited MLS.  Excellent communication, team work, and technology skills.  Knowledge of nonfiction literature and reference sources.  Strong customer service, reference and collection development skills. ... Wed, 22 Dec 2010 00:05:02 +0100 894261 http://joblist.ala.org/modules/jobseeker/controller.cfm?rssjobid=16281 Librarian - Reference (North Orange County Community College District, California) Job #FCF711 Tenure-track position, 100% contract. STARTING DATE August 10, 2011   MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Master’s degree in library science or library and information science; OR Valid California teaching credential authorizing service in a community college in the appropriate subject matter area; OR The equivalent.  Equivalent qualifications may include related education, training, employment and professional experience that would be equal to the required degree(s) and experience in the field as determined by the District Equivalency Committee. All degrees and course work used to satisfy the required minimum qualifications must be from accredited postsecondary institutions (see www.nocccd. ... Wed, 22 Dec 2010 00:05:02 +0100 894260 http://joblist.ala.org/modules/jobseeker/controller.cfm?rssjobid=16289 Librarian (Technical Services) (Saddleback College, California) Full-Time Tenure Track JOB OPENING ID# 1721/3789 CLOSING DATE:  APRIL 1, 2011 PLEASE NOTE: In order to be considered for this opening, you must apply through the District website at https://jobs.socccd.edu EXPERIENCE REQUIRED Minimum of two (2) years post-graduate experience in an academic library (preferably community college) planning and managing library automation systems and technical services. ... Wed, 22 Dec 2010 00:05:02 +0100 894259 http://joblist.ala.org/modules/jobseeker/controller.cfm?rssjobid=16292 Head of Circulation (Hedberg Public Library, Wisconsin) The Hedberg Public Library is seeking an energetic, progressive and experienced professional to lead and inspire staff as the new head of our Circulation Department. Using our Mission and Core Values as a guide, this person will be responsible for the daily operations of the department, including training of staff, developing and implementing best practices, and ensuring superior customer service to the public. The person in this position will be responsible for the following: Serve as a leader to the department and the library by modeling superior customer service, addressing patron questions and resolving patron concerns. ... Wed, 22 Dec 2010 00:05:02 +0100 894258 http://joblist.ala.org/modules/jobseeker/controller.cfm?rssjobid=16282 Archivist for Digital Development and University Records (Ball State University, Indiana)   Professional position available immediately.  Major responsibility:  engage in acquisition, processing, preservation, digitization, promotion, and use of the unit’s collections, programs, and services; contribute to the formulation, development, management, and promotion of the University Libraries’ digital projects and repositories in the ongoing transition from print to a predominately digital environment. ... Wed, 22 Dec 2010 00:05:02 +0100 894257 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TameTheWeb/~3/-9Wsb8wf7eM/ I contributed my final post as a regular author this week at ALA TechSource. I must say it makes me a bit emotional but it’s time to move on to focus on other things. I thought I take this chance to point back to some of my favorite posts from the last 5 years of writing at TechSource. One of my favorite things to do was a “back and forth” interview/discussion style post. Here are some of the best of the best: John Blyberg: On the L2 Train | Information Experience Michael Casey: Where Do We Begin? | Better Library Services for More People Robert Doyle (Illinois Library Association) Michael Edson (Smithsonian Institution) Michael Golrick | Stacey Greenwell | Christopher Harris | Cliff Landis And some of my FAVORITE solo posts: November 2005: Do Libraries Matter: On Library & Librarian 2.0 The library encourages the heart. As we reach out to users, we must remember all of the folks we serve. To me, Library 2.0 will be a meeting place, online or in the physical world, where my emotional needs will be fulfilled through entertainment, information, and the ability to create my own stuff to contribute to the ocean of content out there – the Long Tail if you will. Librarian 2.0, then, will be available to guide me and teach me to use the systems provided by the library to do just that. As Abram said, librarians will provide clarification: Librarians need to position themselves and the library to help with finding the answers to: how? and why?” February 2006: Are You Dreaming? That’s where dreaming comes in. Have you had the chance to dream at your library job? Have you had the chance to stop for a minute in the buzz buzz of your routine and think about the future? Are you encouraged to innovate? If not, then I urge you to do so. And I urge library administrators to encourage dreaming on the job. ... Tue, 21 Dec 2010 22:57:37 +0100 894289 http://joblist.ala.org/modules/jobseeker/controller.cfm?rssjobid=16279 Director of Library and Museum Services (City of Arcadia, California) Appointed by the Library Board of Trustees, per the City Charter, and under the supervision of the City Manager, the Director of Library and Museum Services plans, directs, manages, and oversees the activities and operations of the Library and the Ruth and Charles Gilb Arcadia Historical Museum.  This position serves as secretary and staff advisor to the Library Board of Trustees, an administrative board, and the Historical Museum Commission, an advisory commission to the City Council, collaborates with Library and Museum volunteer support organizations, and coordinates assigned activities with other City departments and outside agencies. ... Tue, 21 Dec 2010 11:05:02 +0100 894144 http://permalink.gmane.org/gmane.education.web4lib/17232 **Please excuse the cross-posting** LITA Mobile Computing Interest Group Meeting at ALA Midwinter 2011 When: Sun. Jan 9 1:30pm – 3:30pm (Pacific Time) Where: SDCC 31a Come and join us for the exciting, lively, and informal discussion about libraries and mobile devices at the 2011 ALA Midwinter Meeting in San Diego! In addition to covering the following presentations and discussion topics, we will also discuss what everyone is working on and other topics brought for discussion. Presentations and Discussion Topics "A rapid ethnographic study of the iPad on a campus bus" - Jim Hahn (University of Illinois) : This short presentation will describe the results of a rapid ethnographic study of 10 students using an iPad on a campus bus. Presentation will include fail-points to use as well as unexpected use. Discussion of frequently searched for terms as well as the significance of user context will be included. Tentative ideas for apps to develop as a result of student search data will be discussed. "Putti (Source: gmane.education.web4lib) Tue, 21 Dec 2010 05:00:00 +0100 894224 http://information-literacy.blogspot.com/2010/12/best-practices-for-credit-bearing.html A new book is:Hollister, C.V (Ed) (2011) Best Practices for Credit-Bearing Information Literacy Courses. ACRL. ISBN: 978-0-8389-8558-8. $48.00 "the work is a collection of previously unpublished papers in which contributing authors describe and recommend best practices for creating, developing and teaching credit-bearing information literacy (IL) courses at the college and university level." There is a USA focus. More information at http://www.alastore.ala.org/detail.aspx?ID=3222Photo by Sheila Webber: ice: a way of diagnosing leaks (Source: Information Literacy Weblog) Tue, 21 Dec 2010 05:00:00 +0100 894187 http://www.cla-net.org/weblog/2010/12/cla_joins_ala_t.php Press Release Money Smart Week® @ your library is a new national initiative that CLA is co-sponsoring with ALA and the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago. It expands a successful regional program, encouraging all types of libraries to create programming and partnerships (with community groups, financial institutions, government agencies, and others) to promote financial literacy and to help consumers better manage their personal finances. Celebrating its tenth year in 2011, Money Smart Week's mission is to promote personal financial literary. Libraries of all types in the Midwest have already participated in Money Smart Week, creating successful programming while partnering with community groups, financial institutions, government agencies, educational organizations and other financial experts to help consumers learn to better manage their personal finances. "Our participation in Money Smart Week Wisconsin over the last three years has brought hundreds of new patrons into the library and has helped us forge new community partnerships," reports Lori Burgess, Support Services Coordinator, Fond du Lac Public Library. Why Libraries? Libraries have attracted large audiences for financial seminars and classes. Libraries have been instrumental in the success of Money Smart Week in designing, facilitating, and hosting quality events. The expansion of this national initiative comes at a critical time in our country's economic history. Participation in Money Smart Week @ your library gives libraries an opportunity to get involved in financial education at a grass-roots level, while demonstrating their commitment to promoting responsible money management and improved quality of life. Libraries are excellent venues for Money Smart Week events. For decades, patrons have used libraries for unbiased business resources and financial information. ... Tue, 21 Dec 2010 00:45:49 +0100 894333 http://www.cla-net.org/weblog/2010/12/advocating_in_a_2.php by Marci Merola, Director, ALA Office for Library Advocacy CHICAGO - Reserve your spot today for "Advocating in a Tough Economy: An Advocacy Institute Workshop" during ALA's 2011 Midwinter Meeting in San Diego, California. The program will take place on Friday, January 7, 2011, from 1 to 4:30 p.m. Advanced registration is priced at $50 and ends on December 29. Attendees will learn how to advocate through repositioning or "branding" their libraries to meet the needs of patrons with Kerry Bierman, Director of Community Relations & Development, Columbus Metropolitan Library. A panel discussion will follow, focusing on how libraries of all types can reposition their offerings. Panelists include Dr. Camila Alire, ALA Past President & Dean Emeritus at the University of New Mexico and Colorado State University, Deborah Doyle, Friends of San Francisco Public Library, Advocacy Projects Manager, and Sara Kelly Johns, American Association of School Librarians (AASL) Past President & Library Media Specialist, Lake Placid Central School District. Michael Borges, Chair, Advocacy Training Subcommittee & Executive Director, New York Library will moderate. The workshop will also highlight the 2011 ALA Library Snapshot Day initiative. A founder of the initiative, Peggy Cadigan, Associate State Librarian for Innovation & Communication, New Jersey State Library, will discuss how to use snapshot day as an advocacy tool. Rob Banks, Topeka & Shawnee County (KS) Library, will discuss how he has integrated snapshot day results and statistics to improve messaging to decision-makers For more information and to register, please visit, http://www.ala.org/advocacyinstitute. Those who register for the Nuts & Bolts for Friends and Foundations or Trustees will save $25 off Institute registration. Advocating in a Tough Economy: An Advocacy Institute Workshop is co-sponsored by the California Library Association. ... Tue, 21 Dec 2010 00:00:03 +0100 894334 http://www.cla-net.org/weblog/2010/12/executive_direc_6.php by Holly Macriss, CLA, Executive Director Thank you to all of the California libraries who participated in the 2010 California Library Snapshot Day! More than 1 million visitors entered the doors of more than 1,000 libraries representing more than 300 library systems and jurisdictions. Read more... Thank you to all who attended Navigating the New! We are still wrapping up and will have more to share from this event in coming months, but we want to congratulate the 2010 Award and Scholarship winners. To read about this year's winners, click here and click on each award and scholarship listed on the left hand side of the website. Congratulations to Rio Hondo College Library on receiving a $15,000 grant from Verizon in support of Reinforcing Literacy@ Rio: A Librarian-Faculty Collaboration. http://www.cla-net.org/weblog/2010/12/verizon_gives_1.php Thank you to Paul Birchall, Michelle Jeffers, Eve Nyren and Kathleen Wade for providing us with great blogs and articles to include in our member communications. Don't miss the information regarding the upcoming Advocacy Institute at the ALA Midwinter Conference. CLA is proud to be a co-sponsor of this extremely important and timely event. Deborah Doyle, CLA Legislative & Advocacy Committee Chair, will be presenting. We will also have information regarding 2011 legislative events. http://www.cla-net.org/weblog/2010/12/advocating_in_a_2.php Speaking of the ALA Midwinter Conference: CLA will have a booth in San Diego, so please come by booth 2151, say hi and pick up information regarding the 2011 Annual Conference in Pasadena. We've made it worth your visit J CLA is also co-sponsoring Money Smart Week April 2-9, 2011. This is an opportunity for your library to create programming and partnerships with your community leaders to promote financial literacy and help consumers better manage their personal finances. http://www.cla-net.org/weblog/2010/12/cla_joins_ala_t. ... Mon, 20 Dec 2010 23:51:26 +0100 894335 http://joblist.ala.org/modules/jobseeker/controller.cfm?rssjobid=16274 Reference Service and Instruction Librarian (University of Guam Library, Guam) The University of Guam Robert F. Kennedy Library in Mangilao, Guam USA seeks a dynamic and enthusiastic reference librarian who will provide information services to students, faculty and staff; provide leadership in developing next generation reference services, including assessment of current practices, policies and procedures, and the creative use of appropriate technology; take a leadership role in working with faculty in the development of curriculum for information literacy, including face-to-face and online formats; be responsible for reference services, bibliographic instruction, management and collection development of reference resources and library display coordination. ... Mon, 20 Dec 2010 22:05:02 +0100 894025 http://joblist.ala.org/modules/jobseeker/controller.cfm?rssjobid=16278 Head of Library Systems (University of Richmond, Virginia) Boatwright Library has an exciting opportunity for a Head of Library Systems.  This position oversees the staff and application support functions of the library’s enterprise system. Visit www.urjobs.org to view the job description and apply.  The University of Richmond is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity.  (Source: Latest ALA Job Listings) Mon, 20 Dec 2010 22:05:02 +0100 894024 http://joblist.ala.org/modules/jobseeker/controller.cfm?rssjobid=16276 First-Year Engagement Librarian/Lecturer (University of North Carolina Wilmington, North Carolina) University of North Carolina Wilmington, Randall Library is accepting applications for a First-Year Engagement Librarian/Lecturer.  This librarian will coordinate the design, development, delivery and assessment of a full complement of  instructional services for this population.  First-year students are primarily freshmen, but also include transfer students, early college students, and other students in transition to the university setting. Special attention is given to preparing students to meet the beginning level information literacy requirements of the UNCW University Studies curriculum to be implemented by fall 2012. ... Mon, 20 Dec 2010 22:05:02 +0100 894023 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TameTheWeb/~3/Iwysaojek2w/ http://www.alatechsource.org/blog/2010/12/you-can-do-magic.html I’m moving on from writing blog posts for ALA TechSource. My final post went up today. I do plan to return on occasion as a guest blogger. Today’s post is about MAGIC: I also want to tell you a story about ten year old Michael. He really enjoyed afternoon reruns of shows like Gilligan’s Island, I Love Lucy and the like. A particular favorite, however, was I Dream of Jeannie. It was silly fun: a genie, a master and a Bottle. Do you remember the bottle? I do. I always wanted one. I daydreamed that the studio might someday mail one out to the biggest fans of the show or make them available in the stores. Never happened. Fast forward twenty some years to the launch of eBay. I taught “How to eBay” classes at the public library for several years and one of the examples I used was searching for the 1964 Jim Beam decanter that was used for five seasons as Jeannie’s bottle. There was a big market for the bottles back then – and still is. Fast forward another 15 years or so to 2010. I visited some good friends in Michigan a few days before Thanksgiving and discovered they owned one of the decanters! I had never held one in my hand until that day. Later that night, back home, I pulled up eBay and commenced bidding. 7 days later , delivered to my door just as young Michael had often wished, was a pristine 46 year old bottle. It lives on my sideboard now in a place of honor. It’s hard to describe how happy owning this silly piece of history makes me. Call me silly but the first day I had it, I’d stop and just look at it or pick it up. It made me feel good. Why did I wait so long? This is my last regular contribution to the TechSource blog. I’m very proud of the work I did there. It all started in May 2005 when Theresa Koltzenberg invited me and Jenny Levine to dinner while we were in Providence, RI for presentations. ... Mon, 20 Dec 2010 20:37:33 +0100 894061 http://libraryassessment.info/?p=650 ARL Survey Coordinators, SPEC Liaisons to Convene at ALA Midwinter January 7, 2011 – 3:30–5:00pm San Diego Convention Center, Room 28A A meeting of the ARL Survey Coordinators and SPEC Liaisons will be held on January 7, 2011, from 3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., in San Diego in conjunction with the ALA Midwinter Meeting. The discussion will focus on the upcoming work of the Task Force on Reviewing the ARL Statistics, the ARL Supplementary Statistics and ARL Annual Salary Survey. Gordon Fretwell has agreed to serve as consultant to the ARL Statistics and Assessment Committee to move this work forward. People planning to attend the meeting are invited to come prepared to address the following questions: 1. Regarding the Annual Salary Survey: a) Are there job categories that no longer make sense, either by their definition or the number of staff to whom the categories apply? Which ones? b) Are there new job categories that you feel are needed in order to adequately describe work being done as research libraries transition to their future state? How do you describe them? 2. Regarding the annual Library Statistics compilation: a) Are you asked to report statistics, which you feel are meaningless in research libraries as they transition to their future state? Which ones? Are you also asked to report them to the federal ALS survey (Statistics Canada for Canadian libraries)? b) Are there new statistics/metrics that are helpful to describe the transition research libraries are making, which are not collected currently? What are they/how would you describe them? 3. ... Mon, 20 Dec 2010 20:22:13 +0100 895082 http://nnlm.gov/mcr/news_blog/2010/12/education-affordable-training-and-the-professional-development-award/ The American Library Association is offering several e-Courses, including Time Management, Innovation in the Workplace, Customer Service,  Project Management and Communicating with Power.  Check them out at:  http://link.ixs1.net/s/ve?eli=v1168020&si=i191468986&cfc=3html The NN/LM MCR still encourages applicants for the Professional Development award and will be awarding approximately 25 Professional Development subsidies (up to $1,500 each) to support health science or hospital librarians who wish to attend a conference, or take a training or workshop of their choice by the end of April 2011. Priority will be given to professional development in the areas of emergency preparedness, personal and electronic health records, health information literacy, or library advocacy, and would include online training opportunities. Applicants are encouraged to think about areas of interest so that learned information can be shared with MCR members. For more information and application information see: http://nnlm.gov/mcr/funding/ (mm) (Source: Midcontinental Region News) Mon, 20 Dec 2010 18:40:27 +0100 894134 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/LibraryGarden/~3/ImljgdIQzbE/ Posted by Robert J. Lackie American Library Association logo The American Library Association (ALA) has announced in October 2010 a partnership with the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago to make “Money Smart Week @ Your Library” a national initiative from April 2-9, 2011, and things are beginning to heat up now in late December—at least for this national initiative! Money Smart Week logo Celebrating its 10th year in 2011, Money Smart Week’s mission is to promote personal financial literacy (Note: Money Smart Week is a registered service mark of the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago). Throughout the 10-year history of Money Smart Week, libraries have been instrumental in facilitating and hosting quality Money Smart Week events. For instance, libraries of all types in Illinois (and Chicago), Indiana, Iowa (and Quad cities), Michigan, West Virginia, and Wisconsin participated in Money Smart Week in 2010, partnering with community groups, financial institutions, government agencies, educational organizations, and other financial experts to help consumers learn to better manage their personal finances. ALA and the Federal Reserve hope that even more librarians and their libraries will be participating in the first ever national Money Smart Week this spring, from April 2-9, 2011. Events will take place at member libraries across the country and will and cover topics from learning how to apply for a mortgage to teaching young people about credit. We all, librarians included, can benefit from that! Watch this site ( http://www.chicagofed.org/webpages/education/msw/index.cfm ) for information on joining the initiative, for news, and for important links you can use right now. I will be posting again later this week requesting info from all Library Garden readers on programming ideas, as I am now, as of this month, on the Academic Money Smart Week @ Your Library Committee for ALA. (Source: Library Garden) Mon, 20 Dec 2010 16:00:49 +0100 894428 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TechsourceBlog/~3/KZbumiEGekc/you-can-do-magic.html “Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic.” --Arthur C. Clarke I want to write about magic today. I’ve written in this space over the years about AV department crystal visions in a crystal ball  and about Xanadu and Libraries -  seriously. I’ve also written many posts about how libraries can utilize space and technology to enhances people lives and how we can hopefully encourage the heart. I also want to tell you a story about ten year old Michael. He really enjoyed afternoon reruns of shows like Gilligan’s Island, I Love Lucy and the like. A particular favorite, however, was I Dream of Jeannie. It was silly fun: a genie, a master and a Bottle. Do you remember the bottle? I do. I always wanted one. I daydreamed that the studio might someday mail one out to the biggest fans of the show or make them available in the stores. Never happened.Fast forward twenty some years to the launch of eBay. I taught “How to eBay” classes at the public library for several years and one of the examples I used was searching for the 1964 Jim Beam decanter that was used for five seasons as Jeannie’s bottle. There was a big market for the bottles back then - and still is. Fast forward another 15 years or so to 2010. I visited some good friends in Michigan a few days before Thanksgiving and discovered they owned one of the decanters! I had never held one in my hand until that day. Later that night, back home, I pulled up eBay and commenced bidding. 7 days later , delivered to my door just as young Michael had often wished, was a pristine 46 year old bottle. It lives on my sideboard now in a place of honor. It’s hard to describe how happy owning this silly piece of history makes me. Call me silly but the first day I had it, I’d stop and just look at it or pick it up. It made me feel good. Why did I wait so long? Arthur C. ... Mon, 20 Dec 2010 15:24:17 +0100 894310 http://joblist.ala.org/modules/jobseeker/controller.cfm?rssjobid=16273 Business Librarian (York University, Ontario) Peter F. Bronfman Business Library Business Librarian – Continuing Appointment   York University Libraries seeks a motivated and service-oriented librarian to serve as a member of the Peter F. Bronfman Business Library and to provide reference and research assistance, instruction, collections and liaison services related to business teaching and research at York University, with special responsibilities in the area of finance. Details are available at: http://webapps.yorku.ca/academichiringviewer/viewposition.jsp?positionnumber=1181 YorkUniversityis an Affirmative Action Employer. The Affirmative Action Program can be found on York's website at www.yorku.ca/acadjobs/ or a copy can be obtained by calling the affirmative action office at 416-736-5713. ... Mon, 20 Dec 2010 09:05:01 +0100 893908 http://ndlnews.blogspot.com/2010/12/stay-connected-with-nasa-for-solstice.html The first total lunar eclipse in two years will grace the sky the night of Monday, Dec. 20, and we want you to be there. Sure, it's a school night, but with winter solstice and a new year upon us, what better time to gather your family and friends to see the moon in a new light?At NASA, we're pretty excited for this year's lunar eclipse, so we're offering a number of features and activities for astronomy buffs and moon-gazers alike. To learn about the science behind eclipses, visit NASA's Eclipse page, where Mr. Eclipse provides information about viewing the eclipse from all over the United States.Want to know more about the lunar eclipse? Lunar experts from NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center will be hosting two live Web chats to discuss the eclipse. On Monday, Dec. 20 from 3-4 p.m. EST, Dr. Rob Suggs will answer your questions. Later on Dec. 20, make plans to stay "Up All Night" with astronomer Mitzi Adams at she answers your questions from midnight to 5:00 a.m. EST.Starting now, you can subscribe to NASA JPL's "I'm There: Lunar Eclipse" text campaign to connect with others in your area by texting us your viewing location and comments on the night of the eclipse. To sign up, text IMTHERE to 67463 and we'll send you a reminder to go out and watch on Dec. 20 (message and data rates may apply).Want to share or flip through photos of the eclipsed moon? Join NASA JPL's lunar eclipse Flickr group and connect with other professional and amateur photographers as they capture the moon's path through the Earth's shadow. We'll choose one lucky photographer to have his or her work featured as official JPL wallpaper at http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/wallpaper.If you don't want to brave the December chill, or if your weather doesn't cooperate for lunar viewing, we have you covered! A live video feed of the lunar eclipse will be streamed online on Dec. 20. The camera is mounted at NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Ala.On Dec. ... Mon, 20 Dec 2010 05:00:00 +0100 894383 http://cical.blogspot.com/2010/12/cites-insights-january-2011-now.html Cites & Insights 11:1 (January 2011) is now available for downloading.The 32-page issue is a PDF download as usual. HTML separates--or, in one case, PDF separate--are available for most essays; follow the links below.This issue includes:Bibs & Blather (pp. 1-2)Announcing The Liblog Landscape 2007-2010 (and a pre-Midwinter early-bird discount) and Cites & Insights 10 in book form (also with a pre-Midwinter discount).Interesting & Peculiar Products (pp. 2-9)Sixteen products and eight roundups/Editors' Choices, from USB 3.0 to Windows 7 on an 11-year-old PC.The Liblog Landscape 2007-2010: Chapter 3: How, Where and When (pp. 9-18)[Note: This link is to a 6x9" PDF.] Six aspects of most or all of the 1,304 liblogs in this massive study: How they're created (blogging software), where they're written (country of origin), how visible they are (Google Page Rank), when they began, how long they've lasted and currency (a timed snapshot of freshness of posts).Trends & Quick Takes (pp. 18-24)From scientific articles as stories to asking professional writers for favors: five mini-essays and another five quicker takes.The CD-ROM Project (pp. 22-24)Three title CD-ROMs related to national parks--and a somewhat downbeat group of mini-reviews. Well, except that nps.gov is such a great contemporary resource.Offtopic Perspective: Legends of Horror Part 2 (pp. 24-29)Great and very good films: None. Films I wasn't willing to watch all the way through: Two. I'm done with this set, in more ways than one.My Back Pages (pp. 29-32)A bonus for those who download the issue as a PDF. Nine snarky little writeups on various topics--including an ingenious (but dumb) way to attempt to evade copyright.There will not be a special Midwinter issue of Cites & Insights, particularly given the early timing of ALA Midwinter 2011 and the fact that I won't be attending. (Source: C&I Updates) Mon, 20 Dec 2010 05:00:00 +0100 894326 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Davidrothmannet/~3/6YXVIrAb6lc/ It is entirely possible that I’m just dense, but everything I’ve read recently about libraries and “transliteracy” seems like nonsense to me. Here’s how I’ve been thinking about it. Literacy Very briefly, the term literacy1 refers to either: 1. The ability to read and write or 2. Knowledge of, skill in, or competence in an specific area or subject. The former is a very real concern if the university professors and academic librarians I know are to be believed.2 Still, I think we’re mostly concerned with the latter. Sorts of Literacies: My wife and I frequently talk about our aspirations for the cultural literacy of our children. We think that they need to hear stories from Mother Goose, the Brothers Grimm, Aesop’s Fables, and (to the surprise of some who know us) both the Hebrew and Christian bibles. We’re atheists, but we know that stories from the bible(s) are frequently referenced in literature and in life- and that knowledge of these stories will enhance their understanding of the world around them. Plenty of people tell me that they need help with something because they are not computer literate. I don’t know that I much like this term (I think that lack of confidence is a more frequent problem than actual incapability), but the popularity of its use can’t be denied. People know that to be “computer illiterate” is to be unskilled in the use of computers. ... Mon, 20 Dec 2010 02:47:30 +0100 893912 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/a-informacao/~3/pjIDaiRNmXs/aprovado-o-cargo-de-bibliotecario.html URL: http://www.alesc.sc.gov.br/expediente/2010/PLC_0039_0_2010_Original.rtf Fonte: Assessoria de Comunicação Deputado Estadual Pedro Uczai. Data: 16/12/2010. O plenário da Assembléia Legislativa aprovou, na tarde desta quarta-feira (8), um projeto de lei complementar (PLC 39/10) de autoria do deputado estadual Pedro Uczai que cria o cargo de bibliotecário escolar dentro do quadro de pessoal do magistério público estadual. Com isso, as escolas estaduais deverão contratar o profissional com formação específica para atuar na função. O projeto segue agora para a sanção do governador. O projeto aprovado altera a lei complementar 1.139, de 28 de outubro de 1992, que não contempla a função de bibliotecário na carreira do magistério. Segundo o deputado Uczai, a ausência de bibliotecários com formação superior nas escolas do Estado tem causado problemas. Um deles é que os professores são desviados de sua função para suprir essa necessidade, prejudicando a carreira desses profissionais e também a qualidade da educação, além "fechar as portas" para os bibliotecários que poderiam fazer carreira no Estado. Uczai destacou ainda que a criação do cargo de bibliotecário escolar é uma luta da comunidade escolar e das entidades representativas de classe, como o Conselho Regional de Biblioteconomia e a Associação Catarinense de Bibliotecários. Elas realizaram várias mobilizações nos anos de 2005 e 2006 e coletaram milhares de assinaturas em apoio a esta reivindicação, além de ocuparem a tribuna da Assembleia Legislativa por solicitação do então deputado Paulo Eccel. "Essa é uma luta fundamental para avançarmos na qualidade da educação nas escolas da rede pública estadual, à medida que mantém o professor em sala de aula e coloca um profissional especificamente preparado para exercer a função de bibliotecário escolar", concluiu Uczai. (Source: A "INFORMAÇÃO") Sat, 18 Dec 2010 22:31:00 +0100 893708 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/a-informacao/~3/mgrWQUP5elA/peter-hunt-um-bom-livro-infantil-e.html Autora: Simone Intrator. Fonte: O Globo. Data: 12/12/2010. URL: > http://oglobo.globo.com/blogs/prosa/posts/2010/10/21/peter-hunt-um-bom-livro-infantil-feito-de-respeito-334171.asp Moral da história: livro para criança não tem que ter final feliz. > Precisa, sim, estar cheio de fantasia, ser inovador, diferente, > instigante, subversivo. Quem lista os segredos da boa narrativa é um dos maiores estudiosos mundiais da literatura infantil, o inglês Peter Hunt, fundador e professor da cadeira na Cardiff University, na Grã-Bretanha. Pai de quatro filhas, todas ótimas leitoras, Hunt diz que livro infantil não pode ser igual à comida fast-food, "que satisfaz de imediato mas está longe de ser a opção mais saudável". No Brasil para fazer uma palestra no auditório American Express da PUC-Rio, durante o seminário Crítica, Teoria e Literatura Infantil no Brasil e no Mundo, em outubro, Hunt aproveitou para logo depois autografar "Crítica, teoria e literatura infantil" (Ed. Cosac Naify). O livro, lançado em 1991, "numa época em que se lutava arduamente para provar a importância de publicações para crianças", focava nesta primeira edição na academia. Agora, revisado, atualizado e ampliado, chega com o objetivo de atingir um público maior e bem mais eclético. Nesta versão há um novo capítulo - sobre livros para crianças e mídias sociais -, um apêndice - em que o autor refina a definição de literatura infantil a partir de opiniões suas que mudaram ao longo destes 20 anos - e várias atualizações, com exemplos mais universais, e não tão britânicos, dos livros citados. Nesta obra, Hunt, que respondeu às perguntas do GLOBO por e-mail antes de pegar o avião para cá, sai em defesa de um maior apuro e mais conhecimento sobre a teoria e a crítica de publicações para crianças. ... Sat, 18 Dec 2010 22:05:00 +0100 893709 http://joblist.ala.org/modules/jobseeker/controller.cfm?rssjobid=16270 Visiting Librarian (New College of Florida, Florida) The Jane Bancroft Cook Library, a shared service of New College of Florida and the University of South Florida, Sarasota-Manatee, is seeking innovative and energetic librarians for two visiting positions. These non-tenure track faculty positions will help to lead Cook Library in the development of 21st-century library services.  The incumbents will be motivated, service-oriented individuals with a strong commitment to facilitating the use of technology and library resources in the communities we serve.    Visiting Technical Services Librarian Oversees library acquisitions and manages electronic resources. Contributes to the development of the library digital repository. ... Fri, 17 Dec 2010 16:05:01 +0100 893364 http://joblist.ala.org/modules/jobseeker/controller.cfm?rssjobid=16269 Science Librarian (University of Houston Libraries, Texas) As a member of the Liaison Services Department, the successful candidate will be responsible for user education, collection development, reference and research support, and liaison services to assigned academic departments.  Possible subject areas for assignment include general science, applied sciences, computer information systems, technology, and engineering. Salary:  $50,000 to $54,000 expected hiring range, depending on qualifications. The UH Libraries are a member of the Association of Research Libraries, the Greater Western Library Alliance, and the Texas Digital Library. The Libraries hold over 2.1 million volumes. Total staff includes 48 professionals and approximately 110 FTE support staff. ... Fri, 17 Dec 2010 16:05:01 +0100 893363 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/davidleeking/~5/QoKEuF8wuq8/svus.pdf I should state right up front that I know next to nothing about stalking or stalkers – never had it happen to me, never really thought much about it. But I said I’d write about it, so I am. And I do know this: some librarians are really, really worried that putting themselves “out there” by listing their full names and sharing a picture of themselves on a library website, or even by including their full name on a name badge, will somehow point them out as victims-in-waiting. You told me so. Here’s an example of that worry, from Nathan, who left a comment on my post about anonymity. Nathan says: “I won’t be pushing for them to have last names, because I know it won’t be accepted and it shouldn’t be. Stalking isn’t a ‘worst-case scenario’ here; it’s an everyday concern. We have a fairly large population of homeless people & mental patients in the city, & multiple stalking or harassment events each year.” So – the issue is this: some librarians think that by giving out their last names, they’ll be set upon by stalkers. I certainly hear the concern, but before you get all up in my grill about this, let’s take a peek at some statistics, from Stalking Victimization in the United States – a national survey done in 2006. What are the facts associated with stalking? 14 in every 1000 people were victims of stalking – 3.4 million in 2006. People who are divorced or separated are at the highest risk (34 out of 1000). 3 out of 4 people already knew their stalker (i.e., it was a friend, acquaintance, ex-spouse or ex-boy/girlfriend – 30% were known intimate partners, 45% were acquaintances. Under 10% were strangers). women age 34 and younger are the most at-risk group So, perhaps a little perspective is needed on this whole stalking thing. ... Fri, 17 Dec 2010 14:41:40 +0100 893950 http://ddc.typepad.com/025431/2010/12/dewey-breakfastupdate-at-ala-midwinter-2011.html Please join us for the Dewey Breakfast/Update at the ALA Midwinter Meeting on Saturday, January 8, 7:00–8:00 a.m., Hilton San Diego Bayfront Hotel, Sapphire Ballroom A.  The  program will feature a demonstration of WebDewey 2.0 (it’s here!), practical applications of our linked data web service dewey.info, and a sneak preview of DDC 23.  The ALCTS Public Libraries Technical Services Interest Group will meet in the same room directly following the Dewey Breakfast/Update. If you haven’t done so already, please register for the meeting here.  See you in San Diego! (Source: 025.431: The Dewey blog) Fri, 17 Dec 2010 05:00:00 +0100 893896 http://joblist.ala.org/modules/jobseeker/controller.cfm?rssjobid=16267 Science Liaison Librarian (Columbus State University, Georgia) Columbus State University Libraries invites well qualified candidates with energy, initiative, and vision to apply for the position of Science Liaison Librarian. ... Fri, 17 Dec 2010 03:05:02 +0100 893231 http://joblist.ala.org/modules/jobseeker/controller.cfm?rssjobid=16265 Librarian/Archivist (Vulcan Inc., Washington) The Librarian/Archivist is responsible for original cataloging of library materials in a variety of formats, processing of archival collections, conducting basic preservation activities, providing access to the collections, and assisting with reference services. This position works with traditional archival materials, artifacts, photos, and digital media. The Librarian/Archivist works closely with the Director to collaborate on projects that utilize the archival collections. ... Fri, 17 Dec 2010 03:05:02 +0100 893230 http://joblist.ala.org/modules/jobseeker/controller.cfm?rssjobid=16266 Digital Systems and Services Librarian (Goucher College, Maryland) Goucher College is searching for a Digital Systems and Services Librarian (DSSL) to join our talented and collegial staff located in the award-winning Goucher Athenaeum, new in 2009.  For more information on the library, please visit us at www.goucher.edu/library. The DSSL will provide leadership in the development and management of user-focused technology-based systems in the library. ... Fri, 17 Dec 2010 03:05:02 +0100 893229 http://joblist.ala.org/modules/jobseeker/controller.cfm?rssjobid=16268 Aleph Support Analyst (ExLibris (USA) INC, Illinois) Job Purpose: The Aleph Support Analyst is one of a team of 1st line support staff providing world class customer support for Ex Libris’ North American Aleph Integrated Library System (ILS) customers.  Tracking of support incidents is managed through a web-based Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system.  Communication with customers about their incidents is handled through the CRM, by telephone and via email.  The Aleph Support Analyst's primary responsibilities include the analysis and remediation of Aleph applications problems. ... Fri, 17 Dec 2010 03:05:02 +0100 893228 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TechsourceBlog/~3/BKBK8UxmARo/breaking-news-new-management-at-sirsidynix.html A round of new senior-level executive management appointments at SirsiDynix shuffles responsibilities, but does not seem to represent drastic change for the company.  Effective immediately, Matthew Hawkins advances to the role of Chief Executive Officer, and upward shift from his previous post as Chief Operating Officer; Gary Rautenstrauch becomes Executive Chairman; and Bill Davidson returns as Chief Operating Officer. Matt Hawkins joined SirsiDynix in July 2007 as Chief Operating Officer, taking responsibility for customer support, consulting, and education services.  His portfolio expanded as other top-level positions were consolidated.  The April 2009 departure of Keith Sturges, President of SirsiDynix International and later Chief Sales and Marketing Officer, added the responsibility for worldwide sales and support to the COO position.  Hawkins now takes full responsibility for all aspects of the day-to-day operations of the company. Gary Rautenstrauch, CEO since June 2007, steps into a newly formed Executive Chairman role.     In this new full-time position, Rautenstrauch will concentrate his efforts toward key strategic relationships, including library customers and business partners, and will represent the company in industry groups.  Unlike many exiting CEO’s that take ongoing interim responsibilities, Rautenstrauch characterizes his new role as full-time and ongoing. Bill Davison returns to the company as Chief Operating Officer, filling the role vacated by Hawkins. Davison served as SirsiDynix Chief Sales and Marketing Officer from 2003 – March 2008.  In the interim Davison has served as Chief Operating Officer of Alpha Bay Corporation, founded by Jack Blount, former CEO of Dynix.  As Chief Operating Officer, Davison will take responsibility for worldwide sales, professional services, and customer support. Other top-level positions remain unchanged. ... Thu, 16 Dec 2010 17:08:35 +0100 894311 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/griffey/~3/gNEts2J_tpA/ I’m really priviledged to be a part of the latest ALA TechSource Library Technology Report, Privacy and Freedom of Information in 21st-Century Libraries. When I was given the opportunity to contribute to an issue with Deborah Caldwell-Stone, Sarah Houghton-Jan, Barbara M. Jones and Eli Neiburger…well, I said yes. I wrote the chapter entitled “Social Networking and the Library”, and the general thrust of the chapter can be seen in this excerpt: The central tension between libraries and social networks is simple: a social network gains usefulness when you are identifiable (people know who you are) and you share information about yourself (people know what you like). Libraries have, for years, operated under the general guideline that both of those pieces of knowledge are no ones business but yours….Taken at face value, as they relate to social networks, library ethical policies can be interpreted as directly contradictory with…privacy statements. Libraries have chosen, at times, to value privacy over access to social networks when these are in conflict. If the privacy of the patron is compromised via social networks, one possible answer is to attempt to limit access to those networks, which flies in the face of open and free access to information. If you’re interested in the topic of Freedom of Information and how difficult holding on to library’s traditional values becomes in the 21st century, this issue is a great read. Head on over to Techsource and pick it up. (Source: Pattern Recognition) Thu, 16 Dec 2010 16:56:00 +0100 894182 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TechsourceBlog/~3/NdWpdUMoUUY/why-netgalley-is-the-best-kept-e-book-secret-on-the-web.html NetGalley is a community where publishers can connect with reviewers, librarians, and the media and exchange eAdvanced Reader’s Copies. I like ARCs but I adore eARCs even more. NetGalley is not new, but it has gotten a lot of support from publishers, book reviews, and librarians in the past year. While what they do is amazing enough, it is how they do it and the content that really makes NetGalley a wonderful resource for new books.Setting up an account is easy, choosing the books to request is hard. With 32 genres to choose from 66 publishers, there is literally something for everyone. The list of publishers is full of names you will recognize and a few you may not know. I like that NetGalley is a place where you can find both the large HarperCollins and the new epublisher, (and a personal favorite of mine) Carina Press. There is even a handful of university presses represented. NetGalley is an equalizer. When was the last time you were able to get your hand on an ARC from a niche publisher? The participation of smaller and niche publishers means that you are exposed to a larger variety of books from more authors.Once you have an account, you can browse the titles available and request them from the publisher. Depending on the publisher, the format may vary, but most titles are available in formats for all reading devices, including mobile devices. Once a request is approved, you can view the titles and choose which ones you download. NetGalley has a viewer that works in the browser as well if you prefer to read online. I have a Kindle and I just choose the Kindle format and it magically appears on my Kindle. Amazing!After reading a book, you can post a review to the publisher or paste in a review that you have posted elsewhere on the web.  It should be noticed that you do not have to review every book you receive from NetGalley. ... Thu, 16 Dec 2010 15:32:59 +0100 894312 http://joblist.ala.org/modules/jobseeker/controller.cfm?rssjobid=16259 Information Systems Librarian, Law Library (University of California Hastings College of the Law, California) As the University of California’s first law school, UC Hastings College of the Law boasts a rich history of achievement in the field of legal education. Established in 1878 and located in San Francisco’s Civic Center district, our vibrant institution provides outstanding instruction for nearly 1,200 students from more than 120 universities and colleges across the country. We also provide an innovative, fun and rewarding work environment for our valued employees. Contact us today to learn more about our temporary opportunity for an Information Systems Librarian. ... Thu, 16 Dec 2010 01:05:02 +0100 892968