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This feed contains the latest headlines from journals and sites in the Collection Development interest group. http://www.libworm.com/rss/librarianqueries.php Fri, 05 Aug 2011 02:51:04 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.2 http://web.resourceshelf.com/go/resourceblog/63000 Helping Libraries Thrive: Keeping Our Eyes on the Strategic Objectives PDF Tom Sanville 181-182 Scholarly Articles Return on Investment for Collaborative Collection Development: A Cost-Benefit Evaluation of Consortia Purchasing Abstract PDF Denise Pan, Yem [...] (Source: ResourceShelf) Thu, 30 Dec 2010 22:32:00 +0100 895769 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=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://feedproxy.google.com/~r/LawLibrarianBlog/~3/T1kw7Kq_Zvk/using-ebooks-ereaders-in-your-library.html The Creekview High School Library (a/k/a The Unquiet Library) staff in Georgia have been documenting the library's process of acquiring and lending Kindles and Kindle book editions on The Unquiet Librarian blog and in a series of YouTube videos, which... (Source: Law Librarian Blog) Thu, 30 Dec 2010 05:00:00 +0100 895840 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://www.slis.indiana.edu/careers/view_job_specific.php?job_id=8997 State: Massachusetts The incumbent is responsible for managing the E-Resources, Serials, & Government Documents (ESG) Acquisitions unit, which performs acquisitions of continuing resources (including monographic series received on standing orders and government documents) in paper, microform, and electronic formats. Working closely with the ESG Cataloging unit, the incumbent participates in establishing ESG policies and procedures in consultation with other unit managers and appropriate staff. ... Tue, 28 Dec 2010 14:10:02 +0100 895333 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=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://mblc.state.ma.us/jobs/find_jobs/rss.php?job_id=6522 The incumbent is responsible for managing the E-Resources, Serials, & Government Documents (ESG) Acquisitions unit, which performs acquisitions of continuing resources (including monographic series received on standing orders and government documents) in paper, microform, and electronic formats. Working closely with the ESG Cataloging unit, the incumbent participates in establishing ESG policies and procedures in consultation with other unit managers and appropriate staff. ... Fri, 24 Dec 2010 04:15:02 +0100 894735 http://mblc.state.ma.us/jobs/find_jobs/rss.php?job_id=6525 Plans and supervises the opeation of the library including, but not limited to the following: Services; Personnel; Collection Development; Technology and equipment; Building issues; Finances and budget; Public Relations. (Source: MBLC Job Listings) Thu, 23 Dec 2010 15:15:04 +0100 894642 http://mblc.state.ma.us/jobs/find_jobs/rss.php?job_id=6522 The incumbent is responsible for managing the E-Resources, Serials, & Government Documents (ESG) Acquisitions unit, which performs acquisitions of continuing resources (including monographic series received on standing orders and government documents) in paper, microform, and electronic formats. Working closely with the ESG Cataloging unit, the incumbent participates in establishing ESG policies and procedures in consultation with other unit managers and appropriate staff. ... Wed, 22 Dec 2010 00:10:02 +0100 894266 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=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=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://gypsylibrarian.blogspot.com/2010/12/article-note-on-graphic-novels-for.html Citation for the article: Downey, Elizabeth M. "Graphic Novels in Curriculum and Instruction Collections." Reference & User Services Quarterly 49.2 (Winter 2009): 181-188.Read online. Downey starts by stating that most of the LIS literature related to graphic novels looks at the form as either one for recreational reading, often for college students, or as historical and pop culture artifacts, in other words, stuff for academic courses. Personally, I wonder if the focus on college recreational reading reflects the fact that most of the LIS literature is written by librarians on college tenure lines and/or LIS professors. This is what comes natural in terms of writing topics. While there may be some who are not as familiar with the format, and as a result we often get objections and complaints about the form in terms of violence, sex, etc. (with many of the complaints unfounded and/or just reflective of certain less than enlightened interests), more educators are choosing to use graphic novels in the classroom as part of the curriculum.Downey argues that "part of the academic library's mission is to provide materials and resources for future educators" (182). Academic libraries should carry graphic novels not only for pleasure reading or for art or for pop culture but also to meet the needs of educators who are likely to use graphic novels in their curriculum. In other words, future teachers and school librarians, if they are going to use them in their classrooms, should have access to them during their teacher training period so they can read them and become familiar with them. Yet some academic institutions, according to a study the author cites from Library Resources and Technical Services, are still found to be lacking. The study revealed "that a considerable number of institutions supporting library science or education programs aren't actually collecting graphic novels for teens" (qtd. in 182). ... Fri, 17 Dec 2010 15:22:00 +0100 893799 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=16258 Instruction Services Librarian (Loras College, Iowa) Under the general supervision of the Director of the Academic Resource Center, works in a collaborative environment to promote and provide library instruction; leads and directs the design, delivery, and assessment of instruction; coordinates the teaching activities of the library; provides reference service; along with collection development duties.  May include some nights and weekends. Please visit:  http://loras.iapplicants.com/ViewJob-129941.html for full job description and to apply online. Must pass a detailed background check. AA/EOE.  Protected class individuals encouraged to apply. (Source: Latest ALA Job Listings) Wed, 15 Dec 2010 12:05:02 +0100 892847 http://joblist.ala.org/modules/jobseeker/controller.cfm?rssjobid=16251 MSE/Physics Subject Specialist & Faculty Engagement Librarian (Georgia Institute of Technology, Georgia) Materials Science and Engineering/Physics Subject Specialist Faculty Engagement Librarian   The Georgia Tech Library and Information Center invites applications for an energetic, flexible, and innovative professional to join the Faculty Engagement Department delivering user-centered library services to the Georgia Tech academic community. The Georgia Institute of Technology is a top tier university and has several nationally recognized programs in science and engineering. The Georgia Tech Library & Information Center (www.library.gatech.edu)is a member of the Association of Research Libraries, and was awarded the 2007 Association of College and Research Libraries’ Excellence in Academic Libraries Award. ... Tue, 14 Dec 2010 23:05:01 +0100 892709 http://joblist.ala.org/modules/jobseeker/controller.cfm?rssjobid=16252 Librarian 3 (Assistant Director for Research Services) (Southern Methodist University, Texas) www.smu.jobs Job ID# 1501 Central University Libraries/ Scholarly Resources & Research Services Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications. Fondren Library Center at Southern Methodist University seeks a strong, creative and energetic leader to serve as Assistant Director for Research Services. The Assistant Director will provide leadership and expertise in developing programs for effective and innovative delivery of reference services and instruction. The position directly supervises six professional subject specialists who provide collection development, reference and instructional services for academic departments, as well as one support staff. ... Tue, 14 Dec 2010 23:05:01 +0100 892707 http://www.slis.indiana.edu/careers/view_job_specific.php?job_id=8889 State: New York Job Title: Systems Librarian Staff: Full-time Faculty: Non Tenure Track Division/School: School of Arts & Sciences Department: Library Lavery Library at St. John Fisher College invites applications for the position of Systems Librarian. The Systems Librarian provides leadership in library technology as part of a team providing reference, instruction and liaison services to the campus community. It is a 12 month, full-time position with some evening and weekend hours required. Job Responsibilities: Systems Responsibilities: coordinates the development, implementation and management of the library's technology. Reference, Instruction and Liaison Responsibilities: Teaches Information Literacy to students and faculty in liaison areas, learning communities and other programs as needed. Participates in reference desk services to the Lavery community including evening and weekend rotations. Participates in collection development. Participates in professional development activities. Serves on library, campus, and professional committees. Ability to act as a bridge between departments with different styles and goals. ... Tue, 14 Dec 2010 11:00:02 +0100 892595 http://www.slis.indiana.edu/careers/view_job_specific.php?job_id=8909 State: North Carolina ECPI College of Technology is a leading private college offering programs in Technology, Business, Culinary, and Health Sciences. Academic Librarians must be able to work closely with faculty and students in a technology focused environment and providing library instruction and support services. The Academic Librarian is responsible for: Creating an inviting library Working closely with faculty and students in a technology focused environment Conducting library instruction classes Providing reference assistance Online Library tutorials Collection development Qualifications: ALA MLS At least 3 years of library experience, in an academic library preferred Education: Master's degree in Library Science Skills & Abilities: Excellent oral and written communication skills Ability to create and maintain relationships Ability to organize and prioritize work flow Ability to quickly master computer applications Enjoy helping others / Excellent customer service skills Familiarity with MS Office Strong data entry skills Detail oriented Supplemental Information: Applicants selected to interview for a faculty position must submit at least unofficial transcript(s) verifying their academic credentials at the time of interview. Degrees must be from regionally accredited educational institutions. Applicants with a qualifying degree from an educational institution outside the United States and Canada must submit a foreign credential evaluation from one of the members of the National Association of Credential Evaluations Services (website: www.naces.org) at the time of interview. What does ECPI College of Technology have to offer? Student centered, hands-on learning environment. Professional work environment Talented and committed co-workers Competitive compensation & benefits plan ECPI College of Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ... Tue, 14 Dec 2010 11:00:02 +0100 892592 http://www.slis.indiana.edu/careers/view_job_specific.php?job_id=8933 State: Washington (State) For online notice of vacancy, see: http://www.lib.washington.edu/about/employment/ NOTICE OF VACANCY December 1, 2010 TITLE: Reference & Instruction Librarian LOCATION: University of Washington Bothell and Cascadia Community College Campus Library TWO positions available The University of Washington Libraries seeks two creative and energetic librarians to participate in a collaborative team at the University of Washington Bothell and Cascadia Community College Campus Library. The successful candidates will be committed to providing a range of services at a growing institution, including, but not limited to, instruction and reference services. GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Under the general direction of the Head of Reference Services, and in consultation with the Head of Instruction Services, provides reference service and information literacy instruction to the students, faculty and staff of Cascadia Community College and the University of Washington Bothell. These individuals will partner with colleagues within the Library and the campus to integrate information literacy learning objectives into the curricula of both institutions. The successful candidates will join a team of librarians, faculty and academic support staff committed to innovation in teaching and learning. The Reference & Instruction Librarian will serve as a liaison to undergraduate and graduate faculty and students in subject areas within the humanities, social sciences, and/or sciences, to be determined based on experience and current needs of the unit. General responsibilities include cultivating and sustaining collaborative relationships with faculty, students and staff in support of campus teaching and learning. Given the sustained growth and interdisciplinary nature of the curricula at both institutions, this requires active and ongoing collaboration among librarians across all subjects and levels. ... Tue, 14 Dec 2010 11:00:02 +0100 892591 http://www.slis.indiana.edu/careers/view_job_specific.php?job_id=8938 State: 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. This joint cooperative opportunity will provide well-rounded exposure to cataloging rules, practices, standards, processes, and challenges from both libraries’ and OCLC’s perspectives. The Fellow will be provided with overviews of OCLC services and processes, learning opportunities to develop technical skills, and will be asked to meet objectives contributing to the success of each unit. The Fellow will gain experience in cataloging and collection development of diverse sets of materials that can be used in future professional growth by learning about the varying needs of libraries and material-supplier partners. The Fellow will be working along with the production cataloging staff as well as individually performing tasks. The Fellow will learn to process and correct identified sets of problem/error master records in the WorldCat database including reporting problems with Library of Congress (LC) records directly to LC. A wide variety of problems incorporating all aspects of the cataloging record will be included in this work. The Fellow will also learn the basics of NACO processing of name and series authority records and gain familiarity with the PCC (Program for Cooperative Cataloging). ... Tue, 14 Dec 2010 11:00:02 +0100 892589 http://www.slis.indiana.edu/careers/view_job_specific.php?job_id=8950 State: California Title:    Electronic Resources Librarian Department:    University Library Class:   Full-Time Position Type: Exempt Staff Salary: Commensurate with experience. Upon eligibility, employees may participate in the benefits plans available to employees, such as medical/dental/vision coverage, 403(b) retirement plan, tuition remission, paid holidays, sick leave, and vacation. Post-Date:       2010-12-06 Deadline:         Open until filled. BASIC FUNCTION AND SCOPE OF JOB As a member of the University Library Team, this librarian will: ● Coordinate the selection and acquisition of electronic resources; assist in negotiating cost/funding issues with library selectors and external partners; manage database trials. ● Configure and maintain all library technologies that support e-resource management. ● Solicit, maintain, and disseminate usage statistics for all licensed online resources. ● Track developments of new and changing online services and resources. ● Provide reference and instruction to University students, faculty, staff, corporate members and alumni onsite and those affiliated with the University via Cybercampus. ● Work with other library staff and faculty to evaluate, select, and deselect materials in all media. ● Participate in library planning, assessment, and evaluation. ● Collaborate with other staff in peer training and staff development. ● Serve as the library's subject specialist and liaison for assigned disciplines (to be determined based on candidate's experience and organizational needs) and maintain effective communication with faculty in liaison areas. Schedule includes evening reference shifts, and one or more weekend days per month. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS This librarian oversees all University Library electronic resources. ... Tue, 14 Dec 2010 11:00:02 +0100 892585 http://www.slis.indiana.edu/careers/view_job_specific.php?job_id=8971 State: Washington (State) For online notice of vacancy, see: http://www.lib.washington.edu/about/employment/ NOTICE OF VACANCY December 1, 2010 TITLE: Reference & Instruction Librarian / Online Learning Coordinator LOCATION: University of Washington Bothell and Cascadia Community College Campus Library The University of Washington Libraries seeks a creative and energetic librarian to participate in a collaborative team at the University of Washington Bothell and Cascadia Community College Campus Library. The successful candidate will be committed to providing a range of services at a growing institution, including, but not limited to, instruction and reference services, in person and online. GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Under the general direction of the Head of Reference Services, and in consultation with the Head of Instruction Services, provides reference services and information literacy instruction to the students, faculty and staff of Cascadia Community College and the University of Washington Bothell. The Reference & Instruction Librarian / Online Learning Coordinator will partner with colleagues within the Library and the campus to integrate information literacy learning objectives and instruction into the curricula of both institutions. The successful candidate will join a team of librarians, faculty, and academic support staff committed to innovation in teaching and learning. Coordinator responsibilities include contributing to the development of online learning services, tools, and pedagogies in support of an integrated information literacy program serving students both on campus and online through hybrid and distance programs; assessing, implementing and promoting learning technologies, including course management systems, tutorial software, and emerging technologies; communicating best practices in online and hybrid pedagogy and providing ongoing training and support to a team of instruction librarians. ... Tue, 14 Dec 2010 11:00:02 +0100 892584 http://www.slis.indiana.edu/careers/view_job_specific.php?job_id=8972 State: Oregon Position Number: D98796 Job Title: Urban & Public Affairs Librarian Department: Library FTE: 1.0 benefits eligible Job Type: Tenure Track Posted Date: 12-3-10 Position Summary The Urban & Public Affairs Librarian provides reference and information services for the University’s students and faculty as well as members of the general public, participates in a dynamic instructional program, consults and collaborates with scholars in specific academic units, including classroom and online instruction, and possibly for-credit courses, and selects information resources to support the instructional and research needs of a diverse institution. Some evening and weekend reference duty and/or instruction is required. Portland State faculty members contribute to faculty governance activities within the Library and the University, engage in community and professional service, and pursue an active publication and research agenda, seeking grants as appropriate. This full-time, 12-month, tenure-track faculty position reports to the Assistant University Librarian for Public Services. Specific Responsibilities Provide reference and information services for the University’s students and faculty as well as members of the general public through work at the reference desk and through various information and communications technologies. Includes work during some evening and weekend hours. Participate in the Library’s information literacy and general instruction program. Supports the instructional and research needs of Portland State’s innovative College of Urban and Public Affairs, including the departments of Administration of Justice, Political Science, Public Administration, Community Health, and Urban Studies & Planning. Select books, serials, databases, and other information resources and collaborates with these departments in assessing information needs and cultivating bridges for service and teaching. ... Tue, 14 Dec 2010 11:00:02 +0100 892583 http://www.slis.indiana.edu/careers/view_job_specific.php?job_id=8973 State: Pennsylvania Digital Services Librarian (Dickinson College Library, Pennsylvania) Dickinson College Library is seeking an innovative, enthusiastic, and service-driven librarian to join us in shaping services and collections for 21st century learners, educators, and scholars. Our merged division of Library and Information Services encourages and rewards creative approaches to traditional services, the development of innovative programs, and the application of technology to enhance the research and learning experiences of our users. Active engagement in the library and information science profession as a whole is encouraged and supported. The Digital Services Librarian will lead the Library in identifying and incorporating innovative uses of technology in all areas of library services. The ideal candidate is a librarian with 3-5 years of relevant experience who is equally comfortable with both traditional academic library services and with new and emerging technologies for libraries and higher education. We are seeking someone who enjoys experimenting with technology and who can envision and articulate innovative uses of technology in an academic library setting. The ideal candidate will possess the enthusiasm for exploring new products and processes in a rapidly changing environment; the ability to implement them; the analytical skills to critically assess their effectiveness; and the flexibility to adapt them as needed. Of necessity, this role requires someone who is a strong collaborator and who is able to communicate effectively with librarians, IT professionals, faculty, students, and staff. The ideal candidate will be proactive in recommending improvements in library services and resource delivery, and be effective in leading project teams. A well-established liaison librarian program underpins our strong information literacy and collection development initiatives. ... Tue, 14 Dec 2010 11:00:02 +0100 892582 http://joblist.ala.org/modules/jobseeker/controller.cfm?rssjobid=16248 Library Specialist (Canadian Human Rights Museum, Manitoba) The Library Specialist will be responsible for participating in and coordinating of a wide range of information services including but not limited to reference, circulation, collection development, acquisitions and cataloguing published and public materials. Interested applicants should submit a letter of interest and a current resume through the museum's career page at www.humanrightsmuseum.ca. The closing date is January 11, 2011. (Source: Latest ALA Job Listings) Tue, 14 Dec 2010 10:00:02 +0100 892573 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/LawLibrarianBlog/~3/EeBkb9nwjjE/there-is-a-special-place-in-hell-for-legal-vendor-price-gouging.html Recently a commentator to this LLB post wrote "There is a special place in hell for charging that much money." He was referring to West's $800 charge for three volumes of the ALR Later Case Service for ALR 2d. "There... (Source: Law Librarian Blog) Tue, 14 Dec 2010 05:00:00 +0100 893497 http://futura.edublogs.org/2010/12/13/a-kindling-we-go/ Libraries are definitely on the brink of a paradigm shift in terms of  lending.  In an effort to give a variety of e-book options a try for my students, we invested in four Kindles a few months ago.  Teachers had the first opportunities to check them out, but we began with student check-outs two weeks ago. We had already invested in a variety of other e-book options for students, like e-books embedded in our catalog from Follett and Gale, but so far, the Kindle has gotten the most response from students for fiction reading.  In fact, I only advertised the availability of the Kindles on our library website, but didn’t offer much other fanfare, and students have been lining up to check them out. We are using a checkout process similar to one Buffy Hamilton outlined in her excellent posts on using Kindles, with a permission slip from parents that we modified, and a one-week check out period initially. One feature I am finding  intriguing is that you can load .pdf files or .txt files on the Kindle, among other types of files.  If you attach your Kindle to your computer, it adds it as a viewable drive, and you can simply drag the .pdf or .txt or even .mp3 files to the Kindle desktop and place them in the appropriate folder. (PDF files don’t always render as beautifully as you might like if the fonts are small in the original document as this demo points out, but the demo video also suggests some fixes that improve the visibility of a .pdf including switching to landscape mode.) The ability to add .PDF files adds some interesting ideas for teachers/librarians–you could load a document on how to create MLA format for the books on the Kindle, or review documents for a particular subject or readings for a class, etc.    Students could upload sheet music for their original compositions or their own “poetry” collected in a .pdf, etc. ... Mon, 13 Dec 2010 22:00:43 +0100 893800 http://mblc.state.ma.us/jobs/find_jobs/rss.php?job_id=6511 The Burlington Public Library is seeking a high energy professional to work 35 hours per week including some night and weekend hours as head of the very lively Youth Services Department in our extremely busy library. As the head of the department, this person will plan, organize, direct and oversee all operations of the Youth Services Department. Responsibilities include effective reference and reader advisory to children, teens, parents and teachers; collection development for pre-literacy through high school, plus homeschooling and parenting collections; budget management; supervision and training of staff; programming for all ages from early childhood through high school; and public relations activities, including outreach to the community. This position is an integral part of the Management Team and works under the administrative direction of the Library Director. Candidates are expected to have a comprehensive understanding of all library functions, knowledge of trends in library services for all ages, effective childrens services techniques, thorough knowledge of childrens literature and related materials, and a working knowledge of and ability to use current technology. (Source: MBLC Job Listings) Mon, 13 Dec 2010 21:05:01 +0100 892452 http://joblist.ala.org/modules/jobseeker/controller.cfm?rssjobid=16223 Urban & Public Affairs Librarian (Portland State University, Oregon) Position Summary The Urban & Public Affairs Librarian provides reference and information services for the University’s students and faculty as well as members of the general public, participates in a dynamic instructional program, consults and collaborates with scholars in specific academic units, including classroom and online instruction, and possibly for-credit courses, and selects information resources to support the instructional and research needs of a diverse institution.  Some evening and weekend reference duty and/or instruction is required. ... Mon, 13 Dec 2010 08:00:02 +0100 892314 http://joblist.ala.org/modules/jobseeker/controller.cfm?rssjobid=16242 Library Services Manager (Santa Barbara Public Library, California) The Santa Barbara Public Library System has an opening for a Library Services Manager. The manager is responsible for planning, coordinating and managing the operations, programs and services of the library systems branches and serves as the collection development manager for the library system.   The salary range is $90,067 - $109,477. The application deadline is January 10. To be considered for the position, apply at:   http://agency.governmentjobs.com/santabarbara/default.cfm   For more information about the Santa Barbara Public Library System, visit the library's website:   www.sbplibrary.org (Source: Latest ALA Job Listings) Sat, 11 Dec 2010 16:30:02 +0100 892011 http://joblist.ala.org/modules/jobseeker/controller.cfm?rssjobid=16240 Librarian - Collection Development (Sno-Isle Libraries, Washington) Job 7561 Salary Range: $4312 - $5928/month, 40 hours/week, plus benefits Marysville Service Center, WA Develop collections of adult materials in a variety of formats Assess and interpret customer interests and collection use patterns, analyze review publications Provide information on selecting materials appropriate to customers’ reading and reference interests Serve as a resource for community library staff in marketing and publicizing collections Assist with maintenance of materials at the Service Center and in community libraries Respond to Requests for Reconsideration of Library Materials Assist with staff training in collection development and readers advisory Requires competent knowledge of library materials; ... Sat, 11 Dec 2010 03:30:02 +0100 891897 http://joblist.ala.org/modules/jobseeker/controller.cfm?rssjobid=16231 Digital Services Librarian (Dickinson College Library, Pennsylvania) Dickinson College Library is seeking an innovative, enthusiastic, and service-driven librarian to join us in shaping services and collections for 21st century learners, educators, and scholars. Our merged division of Library and Information Services encourages and rewards creative approaches to traditional services, the development of innovative programs, and the application of technology to enhance the research and learning experiences of our users.  Active engagement in the library and information science profession as a whole is encouraged and supported. ... Sat, 11 Dec 2010 03:30:02 +0100 891894 http://joblist.ala.org/modules/jobseeker/controller.cfm?rssjobid=16219 Three Librarian Positions (Southwest Baptist University, Missouri) Electronic/Media Services Librarian – College Liaison Information Literacy Librarian – College Liaison Reference Services Librarian/University Archivist – College Liaison Each position is a twelve-month, tenure-track position with an eligible rank of instructor, assistant professor, associate professor, or professor.  Rank and salary are dependent upon qualifications.  Each position is available June 1, 2011. Responsibilities Each position will have three major responsibilities – functional services, liaison services, and reference services. ... Fri, 10 Dec 2010 14:30:02 +0100 891700 http://joblist.ala.org/modules/jobseeker/controller.cfm?rssjobid=16222 Law Library Director (Chapman University School of Law, California) Chapman University School of Law   Law Library Director, Fall 2010   Chapman University seeks applications for the position of Law Library Director.   Chapman University, located in the heart of Orange County, California, offers traditional undergraduate programs in the arts and sciences and select pre-professional and graduate programs.  With the university ranked in the top tier of western universities and the law school ranked nationally in the Top 100 by U.S. News and World Report, Chapman has gained substantial recognition with its commitment to excellence through research and innovative teaching. ... Fri, 10 Dec 2010 14:30:02 +0100 891699 http://joblist.ala.org/modules/jobseeker/controller.cfm?rssjobid=16224 Serials/Database Coordinator (Long Island University, Brooklyn Campus, New York) The library at Long Island University’s Brooklyn Campus serves a multicultural community of users and provides extensive access to print and electronic resources in the humanities and social sciences, with special emphasis on the health sciences in general, and pharmacy and nursing in particular. Description This is a tenure-track position.  The Serials/Database Coordinator is responsible for evaluating, managing, and promoting the collection of print and electronic serials and databases. ... Fri, 10 Dec 2010 01:30:02 +0100 891577 http://joblist.ala.org/modules/jobseeker/controller.cfm?rssjobid=16225 Media Librarian (Long Island University, Brooklyn Campus, New York) Normal 0 MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 st1\:*{behavior:url(#ieooui) } /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman";} The library at Long Island University’s Brooklyn Campus serves a multicultural community of users and provides extensive access to print and electronic resources in the humanities and social sciences, with special emphasis on the health sciences in general, and pharmacy and nursing in particular. Description This is a tenure-track position. ... Fri, 10 Dec 2010 01:30:02 +0100 891576 http://joblist.ala.org/modules/jobseeker/controller.cfm?rssjobid=16210 Reference/Instruction Librarian - Sciences, APP 187 (Rutgers University Libraries, New Jersey) Will provide general and specialized reference and research assistance locally and, through Rutgers’ virtual reference services. Responsibilities include collection development and faculty liaison activities, in collaboration with one other science librarian, for a range of science subject areas, including undergraduate and graduate programs in Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Sciences, Mathematical Sciences, Neurosciences, and Physics.  Will develop and offer user-centered, subject-specific instruction sessions, and develop Web-based and/or Learning Management System subject-specific courseware. ... Tue, 07 Dec 2010 21:25:01 +0100 891029 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TameTheWeb/~3/Cbq0CTRX7r0/ Portland Public Teen Library: 2010 Year In Review on Prezi I’ve been thinking a lot about transparency this year.  It might have to do with  the term becoming a buzz word of some sorts, or maybe because the ongoing discussion concerning Wikileaks in news media.  A huge part of me, however, thinks that I came to the conclusion that as a public employee I have an obligation to inform my community about what I’m doing.  Nonetheless, I approached creating a 2010 year in review for the Portland Public Teen Library with this idea in mind. Here’s the full annual report on the Portland Public Teen Library website The one thing I realized about annual reports as I created this one was that they can often times be a bit heavy on the positive stuff.  With that in mind, I’d like to add a few things that I will be aiming to change in the Teen Library in 2011. Create a Teen Advisory Board.  Involve them in the creation of programs, collection development, and the creation of the year in review. Have a fail section in the year in review.  What didn’t work at the library and why?  What can the Teen Library do to improve A in depth look at how the teen materials and programming budget was spent.  Where did the money go?  How were grants effectively used? Stats are good, but be more in depth about the breakdown of age/gender/target audience using the teen library. -Post by Justin Hoenke, Tame the Web Contributor (Source: Tame The Web: Libraries and Technology) Tue, 07 Dec 2010 16:25:18 +0100 891094 http://www.slis.indiana.edu/careers/view_job_specific.php?job_id=8779 State: Michigan The Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine has immediate openings for a librarian to join us in launching a new medical library. *Information Literacy and eLearning Librarian* This position will be responsible for planning and implementing an integrated information literacy curriculum that will incorporate classroom, small group, and online learning components. The design of online instruction, including web-based tutorials and content modules for delivery through learning management systems, will be a strong focus, as will supporting faculty in incorporating library resources into their instruction. This librarian will also participate in providing reference service, in collection development, and will serve as liaison to departments within the School of Medicine. This is a unique and exciting opportunity to participate in the creation of a new and innovative medical school. Required qualifications: • ALA-accredited MLS degree • Experience providing information literacy instruction • Demonstrated ability to create web-based instructional tools and other web-based resources • Expertise in the use of PubMed and other major medical databases • Excellent oral and written communication skills, including good teaching and presentation skills • Ability to work independently and as part of a team and to work with diverse faculty, staff, and students • Potential to meet the requirements for promotion and tenure, which require research and publication Desired qualifications: • Experience working in a health sciences library • Experience teaching evidence-based practice concepts including EBM resources and critical appraisal • Web design and web page creation • Scholarly publications, participation in professional organizations • AHIP certification Rank, Salary, Benefits: This is a tenure-track, 12-month faculty appointment that reports to the Director of the Medical Library. ... Tue, 07 Dec 2010 08:30:02 +0100 890888 http://www.slis.indiana.edu/careers/view_job_specific.php?job_id=8816 State: Ohio Come be part of an award-winning team! Worthington Libraries is seeking a librarian specializing in services to teens. We are looking for a teen librarian who is innovative, forward-thinking and service-oriented, who will enjoy collaborating with a team of talented staff, who will go the extra mile for patrons consistently, and who will thrive in a high-energy, fast-paced, productive environment. Qualified applicants will possess an MLS from an ALA-accredited school and a minimum of one (1) year of customer service experience. Programming, collection development and training experience are preferred. Visit us on the Web at www.worthingtonlibraries.org/about/employment, where you may download an Application for Employment. All persons interested in employment must complete the application form. Phyllis Winfield, Human Resources Manager Worthington Libraries Submitted on 2010-12-03 (Source: SLIS Careers Feed) Tue, 07 Dec 2010 08:30:02 +0100 890887 http://www.slis.indiana.edu/careers/view_job_specific.php?job_id=8820 State: Michigan The Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine has immediate openings for a librarian to join us in launching a new medical library. *Information Literacy and eLearning Librarian* This position will be responsible for planning and implementing an integrated information literacy curriculum that will incorporate classroom, small group, and online learning components. The design of online instruction, including web-based tutorials and content modules for delivery through learning management systems, will be a strong focus, as will supporting faculty in incorporating library resources into their instruction. This librarian will also participate in providing reference service, in collection development, and will serve as liaison to departments within the School of Medicine. This is a unique and exciting opportunity to participate in the creation of a new and innovative medical school. Required qualifications: • ALA-accredited MLS degree • Experience providing information literacy instruction • Demonstrated ability to create web-based instructional tools and other web-based resources • Expertise in the use of PubMed and other major medical databases • Excellent oral and written communication skills, including good teaching and presentation skills • Ability to work independently and as part of a team and to work with diverse faculty, staff, and students • Potential to meet the requirements for promotion and tenure, which require research and publication Desired qualifications: • Experience working in a health sciences library • Experience teaching evidence-based practice concepts including EBM resources and critical appraisal • Web design and web page creation • Scholarly publications, participation in professional organizations • AHIP certification Rank, Salary, Benefits: This is a tenure-track, 12-month faculty appointment that reports to the Director of the Medical Library. ... Tue, 07 Dec 2010 08:30:02 +0100 890883 http://www.slis.indiana.edu/careers/view_job_specific.php?job_id=8822 State: Indiana Description/Responsibilities: The Greenwood Public Library is seeking a talented, creative individual to join our dynamic team. Consider applying for this position if you enjoy a challenge and value working as part of a team. Responsibilities will include working at the reference desk, performing collection development, planning and carrying out programming for teens and adults, and assisting with updating our website. Qualifications: This is a twenty hour, part time position. It requires one evening per week and approximately two four hour weekend shifts per month. An MLS is required, as are excellent computer skills, enthusiasm, creativity, and problem solving skills. Salary: $13.00 per hour. Contact: Please submit your cover letter, resume, and references to Cheryl Dobbs, Head of Adult Reference, Greenwood Public Library, 310 S. Meridian Street, Greenwood, Indiana. Email submission is preferred: cdobbs@greenwoodlibrary.us Deadline: January 2, 2011 Submitted on 2010-12-03 (Source: SLIS Careers Feed) Tue, 07 Dec 2010 08:30:02 +0100 890881 http://www.slis.indiana.edu/careers/view_job_specific.php?job_id=8824 State: Illinois DePaul University, the nation's largest Catholic university, is a private, urban institution with six campuses and more than 275 undergraduate and graduate degree programs. The University's faculty, students and staff represent a wide range of ethnic, religious and economic backgrounds. General Summary: The Librarian (2)/Electronic Resources Librarian will report to the Associate Director for Collections & Scholarly Resources and coordinate the identification, evaluation, purchasing, implementation and renewal of the libraries' electronic resources. This individual will coordinate the processing and ongoing maintenance through the life-cycle of each resource. The Librarian (2) will facilitate communication between bibliographers, staff in other library departments, faculty and students. Principal Duties and Responsibilities: Coordinate the identification, evaluation, purchasing, implementation and renewal of electronic resources in support of DePaul's academic programs and mission. Collaborate closely with the Collection Development Coordinator and the subject bibliographers to assess and shape the libraries’ collections to most efficiently and effectively provide a full complement of content in all formats. Identify and test electronic resources, including both subscription/purchase and open access titles. Work with vendors to set up trials, obtain licenses and pricing information. Conduct preliminary reviews of licenses before referring them to the Associate Director of Budget and Administrative Services. Coordinate the processing and ongoing maintenance of the electronic resources collection through the life cycle of each resource. Coordinate resolution of electronic resource access problems, including security breach situations, with appropriate staff, and vendors, and DePaul’s Information Services Division. ... Tue, 07 Dec 2010 08:30:02 +0100 890879 http://joblist.ala.org/modules/jobseeker/controller.cfm?rssjobid=16199 Technical Services Librarian (The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Texas) Responsibilities: System Administrator:  Implements library automation system, including:  Liaison with Endeavor support, library staff, and Information Systems technician.  Creates reports from the library system as needed.  Prepares configuration files after every software upgrade.   Cataloging:  Supervises and trains cataloging staff.  Catalogs materials in OCLC and Voyager, using the Anglo-American cataloging rules and Library of Congress classification and subject headings.  Oversees authority control for name and subject headings in Voyager database, Maintains quality control of database Planning:  Participates in long-range planning for the Hirsch and Bayou Bend libraries. ... Mon, 06 Dec 2010 19:25:02 +0100 890771 http://joblist.ala.org/modules/jobseeker/controller.cfm?rssjobid=16177 Electronic Resources Librarian (DePaul University Libraries, Illinois) DePaul University, the nation's largest Catholic university, is a private, urban institution with six campuses and more than 275 undergraduate and graduate degree programs.  The University's faculty, students and staff represent a wide range of ethnic, religious and economic backgrounds. General Summary: The Librarian (2)/Electronic Resources Librarian will report to the Associate Director for Collections & Scholarly Resources and coordinate the identification, evaluation, purchasing, implementation and renewal of the libraries' electronic resources. This individual will coordinate the processing and ongoing maintenance through the life-cycle of each resource. ... Fri, 03 Dec 2010 13:25:01 +0100 890016 http://joblist.ala.org/modules/jobseeker/controller.cfm?rssjobid=16174 Area Head - Library (University of Connecticut, Connecticut) Area Head-Library (UCP 11) Director - University Archives and Special Collections University of Connecticut Reporting to the Vice-Provost for University Libraries and housed in the Thomas J. Dodd Research Center, the Director, University Archives and Special Collections, participates in a range of duties including fund raising with appropriate University staff, strategic planning, budgeting, staff oversight, public programming, collection development, and research assistance. The Director, University Archives and Special Collections, oversees three team leaders who carry out the University Libraries’ programs in Archives and Special Collections; Conservation; and Public Programming, Marketing, and Communications. ... Fri, 03 Dec 2010 13:25:01 +0100 890014 http://mblc.state.ma.us/jobs/find_jobs/rss.php?job_id=6492 Head of Young Adult Services The Sunderland Public Library seeks an enthusiastic and energetic individual to plan, develop, and promote young adult programs and services. Responsibilities include young adult collection development, creative program planning, promoting and overseeing teen involvement in planning young adult services, (including working with a young adult advisory group), and involvement in all aspects of service to this group. Position also involves routine circulation desk duties as well as assisting all ages with library technology and general information requests. (Source: MBLC Job Listings) Fri, 03 Dec 2010 00:15:02 +0100 889897 http://joblist.ala.org/modules/jobseeker/controller.cfm?rssjobid=16127 Branch Manager (St. Louis Public Library, Missouri) The person in this position must have excellent supervisory skills to manage the day-to-day operation of a neighborhood branch.  It is essential that the person in this position be able to direct the activities of others, while maintaining excellent customer relations skills.  Must have superior abilities in the area of reference and reader’s advisory.  Also, will have the knowledge of reference tools, bibliographic sources, cataloging and classification systems and the ability to apply this knowledge to assigned areas of responsibility.  Should possess organizational and report writing skills, attention to detail is required. ... Thu, 02 Dec 2010 11:10:02 +0100 889763 http://joblist.ala.org/modules/jobseeker/controller.cfm?rssjobid=16144 Reference and Instruction Librarian (Bowling Green State University Libraries, Ohio) Reference and Instruction Librarian (2 positions available) Provides general reference services and serves as the university libraries' subject expert for specialized reference, instruction, and collection development services in assigned subject areas. Minimum qualifications: ALA-accredited master’s degree; knowledge of reference and collection development practices in academic libraries; knowledge of information literacy and teaching practices in higher education; excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills. Tenure-track, 12-month faculty position. Assistant Professor. Salary competitive and commensurate with peer institution libraries for rank and position in keeping with candidate’s experience and credentials. ... Wed, 01 Dec 2010 22:10:01 +0100 889624 http://joblist.ala.org/modules/jobseeker/controller.cfm?rssjobid=16134 Records Manager/Digital Resources Archivist (Williams College, Massachusetts) Williams College Libraries seeks a creative, service-oriented and technologically skilled archivist to galvanize the college’s records management program and help shape the libraries’ role in college-wide initiatives to manage the campus’s intellectual property.  As a small liberal arts college library we value collegiality, collaboration and working one-on-one with members of the campus community.  The Records Manager/Digital Resources Archivist reports to the College Archivist/Special Collections Librarian and is an active member of the department. This is a full-time, 12-month administrative staff position. ... Wed, 01 Dec 2010 22:10:01 +0100 889623 http://joblist.ala.org/modules/jobseeker/controller.cfm?rssjobid=16148 Information Literacy and eLearning Librarian (Oakland University, Michigan) The Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine seeks an innovative, collaborative, flexible, and service-oriented librarian to join us in launching a new medical library. This position will be responsible for planning and implementing an integrated information literacy curriculum that will incorporate classroom, small group, and online learning components. The design of online instruction, including web-based tutorials and content modules for delivery through learning management systems, will be a strong focus, as will supporting faculty in incorporating library resources into their instruction. ... Wed, 01 Dec 2010 22:10:01 +0100 889621 http://joblist.ala.org/modules/jobseeker/controller.cfm?rssjobid=16151 Information Acquisition and Management Librarian (Harvard Medical School, Countway Library of Medicine, Massachusetts) Duties and Responsibilities: The Francis A. Countway Library of Medicine seeks an energetic and highly motivated librarian to join our innovative and dedicated staff in the role of Information Acquisition and Management Librarian. ... Wed, 01 Dec 2010 22:10:01 +0100 889620 http://joblist.ala.org/modules/jobseeker/controller.cfm?rssjobid=16141 Cataloger and Metadata Librarian (Bowling Green State University Libraries, Ohio) Creates catalog records in all formats; participates in planning, implementing, and evaluating local cataloging policy; performs collection development in assigned subject areas.   Minimum qualifications: ALA-accredited master’s degree; academic library experience in cataloging and metadata creation; knowledge of AACR2, LC rules and subject heading practice, and MARC21; excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.   Tenure-track, 12-month faculty position. Assistant Professor. Salary competitive and commensurate with peer institution libraries for rank and position in keeping with candidate’s experience and credentials.   For detailed description and qualifications, visit www.bgsu.edu/colleges/library/about/page41460.html. ... Wed, 01 Dec 2010 22:10:01 +0100 889615 http://joblist.ala.org/modules/jobseeker/controller.cfm?rssjobid=16113 Off-Campus Librarian (Central Michigan University, Michigan) The Off-Campus Library Services (OCLS) department at Central Michigan University is accepting applications for the position of Off-Campus Librarian. OCLS provides distance and online library services to the more than 7,000 CMU students enrolled at more than 50 offcampus locations throughout United States, Canada, and Mexico and via online course offerings. This position is based in Mount Pleasant, Michigan. Responsibilities: Reporting to the Director of Information Services, the Off-Campus Librarian provides reference assistance and library user education to CMU off-campus and online students and faculty involved with graduate and undergraduate credit courses. ... Mon, 29 Nov 2010 18:10:01 +0100 889133 http://joblist.ala.org/modules/jobseeker/controller.cfm?rssjobid=16114 Librarian-Western History Collections & Assistant Professor of Bibliography (University of Oklahoma Libraries, Oklahoma) THE UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA Library Faculty Vacancy POSITION:  Librarian, Western History Collections and Assistant Professor of Bibliography DUTIES:  Under the direction of the Curator and Assistant Curator of the Western History Collections, the Librarian is responsible for the general operation of the Library and Photographic Archives. Supervises the reading room, coordinates reference services, conducts tours of the Collections, and prepares exhibits. Supervises reproduction and digital conversion of photographic and sound recordings, and coordinates technical processing for books and images. Assists in collection development and maintains the photographic archives web page. ... Mon, 29 Nov 2010 18:10:01 +0100 889132 http://joblist.ala.org/modules/jobseeker/controller.cfm?rssjobid=16110 Director of Public Services (Pueblo City-County Library District, Colorado) Director of Public Services – Robert Hoag Rawlings Library Opening Date:   Nov. 23, 2010 Closing Date:    Open until filled Posting Type:     Internal/External Pay Grade:         15 Salary Range:    $75,400 - $101,405 Opportunity is Knocking! Pueblo City County Library District is seeking a Director of Public Services to join our dynamic team of professionals. ... Mon, 29 Nov 2010 18:10:01 +0100 889131 http://joblist.ala.org/modules/jobseeker/controller.cfm?rssjobid=16109 Reference and Emerging Technologies Librarian (Temple University, Pennsylvania) Temple University of the Commonwealth System of Higher Education is a comprehensive public research university with more than 39,000 students. It has a distinguished faculty in 17 schools and colleges, including schools of Law, Medicine, Pharmacy, Podiatry, and Dentistry, and a renowned Health Sciences Center. Temple is one of Pennsylvania’s three public research universities, along with the University of Pittsburgh and Penn State University. Temple University is the 26th-largest university in the United States, and it is the 6th-largest provider of professional education (law, dentistry, medicine, pharmacy, and podiatric medicine) in the country. ... Thu, 25 Nov 2010 10:05:02 +0100 888393 http://joblist.ala.org/modules/jobseeker/controller.cfm?rssjobid=16104 Library Consultant & Librarian V-Patron Services (Mississippi Library Commission, Mississippi) Library Consultant & Librarian V-Patron Services: Mississippi Library Commission   Library Consultant - applicants must have MLS from ALA accredited 4-year College or university in library science plus 3 years experience as a librarian. This position plans and coordinates innovative projects with public libraries in the areas of collection development, programming, community partnerships, emerging technology, and more. Extensive travel throughout the state offering on-site assistance and support to public libraries is required. Incumbent utilizes professional knowledge and judgment in solving complex problems, often without the aid of guidelines.  Start salary: $33,875. ... Wed, 24 Nov 2010 21:05:02 +0100 888232 http://mblc.state.ma.us/jobs/find_jobs/rss.php?job_id=6480 Trak Records and Library is in need of a Senior Research Librarian for a client located in downtown Boston. This is a direct hire position. The Senior Research Librarian will provide expert research and reference assistance in support of the various legal and administrative departments throughout the company. Assists in regular outreach to the practice by providing training, consultative support, and informational updates in the areas of print and electronic research. Works with Managing Director, Director and Manager on IS Information and Research Services projects. Principal Duties and Responsibilities: Provide expert reference assistance to attorneys in all practice areas in a timely and effective manner using various print and electronic resources. Provides consultative reference support advising lawyers on the optimal strategy and source selection to obtain most authoritative and cost effective results. Provide expert reference assistance to support the functions of the various administrative departments of the firm including but not limited to Business Development and New Business/Conflicts. Assist in the development of new research & reference offerings and outreach, including but not limited to, bulletins, department and practice group presentations, and direct client services. Mentor and trains more junior staff to provide expert reference support. Provide reference desk coverage as assigned and follows internal procedures for the handling of requests as set by the group Director and Manager, Research Services. Maintain expert working knowledge of the library collections, online database resources, interlibrary loan availability, document delivery, and other resources as appropriate. Demonstrates an expert level of proficiency in primary database usage, search strategy and syntax, and licensing restrictions. ... Wed, 24 Nov 2010 08:10:02 +0100 888153 http://ala.org/ala/newspresscenter/news/pr.cfm?id=5683 RUSA , which represents librarians and information service professionals in reference, collection development, readers advisory, genealogy, resource sharing and many other related fields, is accepting nominations for the following 2011 awards. (Source: Yahoo! News Search Results for librarianship) Tue, 23 Nov 2010 21:58:53 +0100 888546 http://joblist.ala.org/modules/jobseeker/controller.cfm?rssjobid=16071 Coordinator of Library Services (Tidewater Community College, Virginia) Tidewater Community College invites applications for the Coordinator of the Learning Resources Center (LRC) on our Chesapeake Campus.  The largest provider of higher education and workforce development services in Hampton Roads, TCC serves some 50,000 students annually. With four campuses and regional centers for the visual arts, performing arts, automotive technology, and advanced technology, TCC is a comprehensive institution offering more than 150 programs, including a full complement of college transfer and career and technical education, workforce training and development services, and general community enrichment and outreach. ... Mon, 22 Nov 2010 17:05:01 +0100 887740 http://joblist.ala.org/modules/jobseeker/controller.cfm?rssjobid=16064 Chemistry Subject Specialist/Faculty Engagement Librarian (Georgia Institute of Technology, Georgia) GEORGIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY LIBRARY & INFORMATION CENTER POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT Chemistry Subject Specialist/Faculty Engagement Librarian The Georgia Tech Library and Information Center invites applications for an energetic, flexible, and innovative professional to join the Faculty Engagement Department delivering user-centered library services to the Georgia Tech academic community. The Georgia Institute of Technology is a top tier university and has several nationally recognized programs in science and engineering. The Georgia Tech Library & Information Center (www.library.gatech. ... Sun, 21 Nov 2010 15:05:01 +0100 887522 http://libraryjuicepress.com/blog/?p=2639 Call for Chapters: Gender, Sexuality, Information: A Reader While information needs and behavior have become a central research concern in library and information studies, the particularities of gender and sexuality have yet to be centered in the field. Bringing queer and feminist theories into conversation with current LIS research, Gender, Sexuality, Information: A Reader addresses this gap, gathering existing research along with new scholarship on the intersection of gender and sexuality and information use. Contributors address a range of concerns, including paradigms of information needs and behavior research, methodological challenges, and current approaches to assessing and meeting LGBTQ and women’s information needs. Responding to emergent critiques of positivism and behaviorism in LIS scholarship, this collection also seeks to trouble what we think we mean when we talk about gender and sex, as well as “information” and “behavior,” as settled, stable constructs. Critical and Interdisciplinary Focus Current work in disciplines as diverse as legal theory, literary criticism, design, anthropology, and technology studies exercise a profound impact on LIS research. At the same time, the somewhat nebulous sub-disciplines within our field, such as information seeking behavior, information structures, archival studies, museology, information retrieval, and information policy, have been connected by researchers in new and innovative ways. LIS scholarship has also sought in recent years to challenge traditional approaches and suggest new directions for research into the purposes, practices, phenomenon, and organization of information. This reader serves as a comprehensive multidisciplinary anthology where different epistemologies and methodologies meet. It offers a timely and reasoned contribution to feminist and queer LIS research and promotes perspectives that can serve the cause of social justice. ... Sun, 21 Nov 2010 12:17:10 +0100 888745 http://gypsylibrarian.blogspot.com/2010/11/article-note-on-barriers-to-promoting.html Citation for the article:Elliot, Julie, "Barriers to Extracurricular Reading Promotion in Libraries." Reference and User Services Quarterly 48.4 (2009): 340-346.Read in print. Julie Elliot's article now is a follow-up to her 2007 article, which I read as well. If you are interested in the topic of RA and academic libraries, you may also want to read this other 2009 article from JAL. The article looks now at specific barriers that prevent academic libraries from promoting extracurricular reading and RA.For starters, Elliot does go back to her previous article where she noted that "many colleges are finding ways to promote reading to their students, [but] many students are not taking advantage of these services" (340). She cites the work of the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) in regards to college freshmen spending less time on leisure reading (find a list of NEA research reports here. The one in question is #47. The direct link is a PDF). She argues that colleges should be concerned with the signs of declining literacy, but she also points out that colleges do face barriers as well in promoting reading. Those barriers are the central issues of her article.The article draws on a small survey of library deans and directors that the author conducted using SurveyMonkey. In the end, she got 38 people to answer the survey, and even for that, not all questions were answered fully. A limitation is that this makes a pretty small sample. So, what are some of the issues?First, we have the big issue, that is, the budget. Although this is certainly important, and I can testify to this given that we have a pretty tight collection development budget ("tight" being the polite word), there can also be some attitude issues. For instance, one of the responders pretty much says that he would not buy materials that could be available in a public library (341). I wonder if that is a common academic librarian attitude. ... Fri, 19 Nov 2010 05:00:00 +0100 887439 http://librarywriting.blogspot.com/2010/11/cfp-ilds-2011-12th-interlending-and.html CFP: ILDS 2011 (12th Interlending and Document Supply Conference)The IFLA Document Delivery and Resource Sharing Standing Committee invites papers for the 12th Interlending and Document Supply Conference to be held 19 - 21 September 2011 in Chicago, USA.The conference theme is "Resource Sharing in the Digital Age" and the following topics are of particular interest for papers:* Resource sharing activities of all types, including: interlibrary loan, cooperative collection development, cooperative reference, direct borrowing, consortial programs, and shared licensing/purchasing of electronic resources* International resource sharing concerns, such as: delivery methods, payment options, interoperability of systems, computer standards* Intellectual property rights in different countries or regions, especially as they pertain to electronic resources* Open source systems and their role in resource sharing* Innovative approaches or trends in resource sharing in all types of libraries or in any part of the worldProposalsProposals for papers should be sent to Rose Goodier at rose.goodier@manchester.ac.uk no later than 31 January 2011 and include  the following details:* Author(s) name, title, institution, and contact information* Brief biographical sketch* Title of paper* Abstract (100 to 250 words)The IFLA Document Delivery and Resource Sharing Standing Committee (hereafter, the SC) has sole responsibility for the final conference programme. All accepted papers must be:* Presented at the conference in English by at least one of the authors* Original contributions, i.e. ... Fri, 19 Nov 2010 05:00:00 +0100 887382 http://librarywriting.blogspot.com/2010/11/call-for-chapters-gender-sexuality.html Call for Chapters: Gender, Sexuality, Information: A ReaderWhile information needs and behavior have become a central research concern in library and information studies, the particularities of gender and sexuality have yet to be centered in the field. Bringing queer and feminist theories into conversation with current LIS research, Gender, Sexuality, Information: A Reader addresses this gap, gathering existing research along with new scholarship on the intersection of gender and sexuality and information use. Contributors address a range of concerns, including paradigms of information needs and behavior research, methodological challenges, and current approaches to assessing and meeting LGBTQ and women’s information needs. Responding to emergent critiques of positivism and behaviorism in LIS scholarship, this collection also seeks to trouble what we think we mean when we talk about gender and sex, as well as "information" and "behavior," as settled, stable constructs.Critical and Interdisciplinary FocusCurrent work in disciplines as diverse as legal theory, literary criticism, design, anthropology, and technology studies exercise a profound impact on LIS research. At the same time, the somewhat nebulous sub-disciplines within our field, such as information seeking behavior, information structures, archival studies, museology, information retrieval, and information policy, have been connected by researchers in new and innovative ways. LIS scholarship has also sought in recent years to challenge traditional approaches and suggest new directions for research into the purposes, practices, phenomenon, and organization of information. This reader serves as a comprehensive multidisciplinary anthology where different epistemologies and methodologies meet. It offers a timely and reasoned contribution to feminist and queer LIS research and promotes perspectives that can serve the cause of social justice. ... Fri, 19 Nov 2010 05:00:00 +0100 887381 http://joblist.ala.org/modules/jobseeker/controller.cfm?rssjobid=16057 Director of Media Resources (0403779) (James Madison University, Virginia) James Madison University Libraries seeks a creative, service-oriented librarian for the position of Director of Media Resources. This is an excellent opportunity to assume a leadership role in the continued development of a media resources center that offers an outstanding collection of more than 20,000 titles, including nearly 3,000 online videos, and that provides innovative media services including digital media production support for students. James Madison University is a public, comprehensive university of approximately 18,000 students located in the scenic Shenandoah Valley, two hours southwest of Washington, DC. The university has been ranked by U.S. ... Thu, 18 Nov 2010 21:50:01 +0100 886887 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/kraftylibrarian/OLay/~3/2aG_nowp-jY/ Recently I have been writing a series of posts on ebooks.  The blog posts didn’t start out as a series.  It all started from an update post about our video from the MLA webinar where I added a few things that we wanted to say on the video but didn’t due to time constraints and where I answered a few questions from the #mlaebooks Twitter discussion.  Then I followed it up with another post on ebooks for small libraries because I realized I accidentally missed a question from the Twitter discussion and it was easier to blog the answer than to write a really long comment.  By then my brain was thinking ebooks and the next two posts Ebooks: The Library Catalog and Federated Searching Part 1  and Ebooks: The Library Catalog and Federated Searching Part 2  looked at some of the things I think we (librarians) need to help manage our ebooks and make them more findable for patrons. It seems the MLA webinar has definitely inspired some discussion about ebooks, because I am starting to notice a little more chatter regarding promoting ebook usage among library patrons.  Promoting is very important and I think there is no one size fits all method to promote your library’s ebook collection.  Some librarians report their patrons respond well to emailed alerts, others report their patrons get so much email that anything sent to a large group is often deleted.  Some librarians have good results with brown bag lunch and learns, while others can’t get anybody to attend even if they fed them. Promotion methods vary and all I can say is that we should all be sharing our ideas, what worked, what didn’t, and possible reasons for success or failure.  The larger the idea pool, the more ideas others can draw upon.  Usage statistics are a key way to determine whether your promotion efforts are working and people are using your ebooks. ... Thu, 18 Nov 2010 20:58:17 +0100 886982 http://joblist.ala.org/modules/jobseeker/controller.cfm?rssjobid=16046 Public Services Librarian (Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum, Ohio) The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum is currently considering applicants for the position of Public Services Librarian. The Public Services Librarian reports to the Director of Library and Archives and coordinates all aspects of public services functions for the Library and Archives and its users. ... Wed, 17 Nov 2010 06:50:01 +0100 886515 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PegasusLibrarian/~3/RReDX9JN_O0/how-do-you-say-dictionary-in-hungarian.html Collection development is kind of like the study of philosophy, for me: I know just enough to be dangerous, it’s not a big enough part of my job for me to get enough practice to improve, and I’m pretty sure it’s at the heart of a lot of stuff I care about, but it’s a bit of a mystery to me. Well, this year we ran out of room to shelve new books in our reference collection, which is the only part of the collection my department selects for in any systematic way (and I, for one, have neglected my piece of it rather shamefully, particularly given my penchant for teaching there). Not being able to shelve new books is a pain, so we decided to weed. I’ve been meaning to do that since I got here. Every summer it’s on my summer projects list. Every summer other things squeeze it out. Every Fall I get back to teaching and hope that nobody notices. “I’ll be sure to get to it next summer,” I tell myself. “This time I really will.” Well, now I am. And it’s kind of fun. It’s also kind of funny. I’m the liaison for literature and languages, so the Ps are my kingdom, and I can tell just how foreign a foreign language is by how many dictionaries we have for that language. We have a fair few for English what with the etymology dictionaries and the representatives from the big name dictionaries and the OED and the slang dictionaries and the dictionaries for regionalisms and… you get the idea. We have a similarly useful complement of French and Spanish dictionaries. Then we have several shelves of Russian dictionaries, and shelves upon shelves of Asian language dictionaries. And I know why! You can’t just sit down, pick up a book, and say, “Oh, an etymology dictionary — we need one of those. Oh, three thesauri — we only need one of those. ... Tue, 16 Nov 2010 20:21:02 +0100 886455 http://joblist.ala.org/modules/jobseeker/controller.cfm?rssjobid=16044 Library Director (Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library, North Dakota) Solid, progressive public library (annual budget $2.5 M) serving  city and county of 79,000 (www.bismarcklibrary.org) is seeking an energetic, capable leader.  (Incumbent retiring) Requires 5-7 years of progressive public library administrative experience, a firm grasp of budgeting and library automation, proven leadership skills, plus experience and interest in collection development. For further details, Job Description and Application visit the City of Bismarck website www.bismarck.org. (Source: Latest ALA Job Listings) Tue, 16 Nov 2010 17:50:02 +0100 886377 http://www.slis.indiana.edu/careers/view_job_specific.php?job_id=8368 State: Alaska Electronic Resources Librarian (PCN 305281) The award-winning Consortium Library at the University of Alaska Anchorage is recruiting for the position of Electronic Resources Librarian. Located near the Chugach Mountains in Alaska's largest city, the Consortium Library serves both the University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA) and the Alaska Pacific University (APU). The Library is fully engaged in statewide programs and supports joint purchases with a variety of partners. Working in this collaborative environment, the Electronic Resources Librarian (ERL) is primarily responsible for all phases of investigating, acquiring, and managing licensed electronic resources including serials, monographs, databases, and other digital format. There are 19 library faculty liaisons that the ERL will be working with during these phases, especially in reviewing and marketing the electronic resources. The position reports to the Head of Collection Development. Salary: minimum $60,000 annually; health and life insurance, tuition waiver benefits; represented by bargaining unit. Requirements: Master’s Degree from an ALA-accredited Library and Information Science program or equivalent Minimum: 1 year of library experience Knowledge of vendors, publishers, and library consortia. Understanding of user experiences. Understanding practices and trends of licensed electronic resources and other digital content such as OpenURL, link resolvers, federated searching, and digital images resources or other similar items. Knowledge of the e-resource product market, publishing issues, pricing models, and access options. Excellent written communication skills. TO APPLY: All applications must be submitted online at http://www.uakjobs.com Posting Number: 0060718 Quicklink: https://www.uakjobs. ... Tue, 16 Nov 2010 03:10:02 +0100 886239 http://www.slis.indiana.edu/careers/view_job_specific.php?job_id=8398 State: Alaska The award-winning Consortium Library at the University of Alaska Anchorage is recruiting for the position of Electronic Resources Librarian. Located near the Chugach Mountains in Alaska's largest city, the Consortium Library serves both the University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA) and Alaska Pacific University (APU). The Library is fully engaged in statewide programs and supports joint purchases with a variety of partners. Working in this collaborative environment, the Electronic Resources Librarian (ERL) is primarily responsible for all phases of investigating, acquiring, and managing licensed electronic resources including serials, monographs, databases, and other digital format. There are 19 library faculty liaisons that the ERL will be working with during these phases, especially in reviewing and marketing the electronic resources. The position reports to the Head of Collection Development. Salary: minimum $60,000 annually; health and life insurance, tuition waiver benefits; represented by bargaining unit. Job Responsibilities: The ERL is the Library's liaison to vendors, publishers, and consortia partners regarding all issues in the acquisition and maintenance of online resources. Manages the lifecycle processes for electronic resources including, but not limited to, tracking vendor and license information, providing license information to appropriate library departments, renewals, plans for discontinuation of resources or significant interface changes, and customization options. This position monitors data and statistics to develop the analysis of electronic resource use and pricing patterns to support decision-making; manages the Library's link resolver and knowledge base (currently Serials Solutions products), and is the point person in troubleshooting access to e-content. The ERL will also be responsible for ongoing activity focused on the identification of print serials for possible transition to electronic format. ... Tue, 16 Nov 2010 03:10:02 +0100 886230 http://www.slis.indiana.edu/careers/view_job_specific.php?job_id=8404 State: Alaska The award-winning Consortium Library at the University of Alaska Anchorage is recruiting for the position of Electronic Resources Librarian. Located near the Chugach Mountains in Alaska's largest city, the Consortium Library serves both the University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA) and Alaska Pacific University (APU). The Library is fully engaged in statewide programs and supports joint purchases with a variety of partners. Working in this collaborative environment, the Electronic Resources Librarian (ERL) is primarily responsible for all phases of investigating, acquiring, and managing licensed electronic resources including serials, monographs, databases, and other digital format. There are 19 library faculty liaisons that the ERL will be working with during these phases, especially in reviewing and marketing the electronic resources. The position reports to the Head of Collection Development. Salary: minimum $60,000 annually; health and life insurance, tuition waiver benefits; represented by bargaining unit. Job Responsibilities: The ERL is the Library's liaison to vendors, publishers, and consortia partners regarding all issues in the acquisition and maintenance of online resources. Manages the lifecycle processes for electronic resources including, but not limited to, tracking vendor and license information, providing license information to appropriate library departments, renewals, plans for discontinuation of resources or significant interface changes, and customization options. This position monitors data and statistics to develop the analysis of electronic resource use and pricing patterns to support decision-making; manages the Library's link resolver and knowledge base (currently Serials Solutions products), and is the point person in troubleshooting access to e-content. The ERL will also be responsible for ongoing activity focused on the identification of print serials for possible transition to electronic format. ... Tue, 16 Nov 2010 03:10:02 +0100 886228 http://librarywriting.blogspot.com/2010/11/cfp-acquisitions-institute-at.html CFP: The Acquisitions Institute at Timberline LodgeURL: http://www.acquisitionsinstitute.org/home/call_for_papersThe Acquisitions Institute at Timberline LodgeSaturday, May 14 through Tuesday, May 17, 2011Timberline LodgeOne hour east of Portland, Oregon on the slope of Mt. Hoodhttp://www.acquisitionsinstitute.org/Call for PapersWHAT IS The Acquisitions Institute?* Since 2000, the pre-eminent Western North America conference on acquisitions and collection development held at Timberline Lodge.* A small, informal and stimulating gathering in a convivial and glorious Northwestern setting.* A three-day conference focusing on the methods and madness of building andmanaging library collections to be held May 14-17, 2011.Please visit the Acquisitions Institute home page at: http://www.acquisitionsinstitute.org/ for more informationWHAT TOPICS are we looking for?The planning committee is open to presentations on all aspects of library acquisitions and collection management. Presenters are encouraged to engage the audience in discussion. Panel discussions are well received. The planning committee may wish to bring individual proposals together to form panels.The committee is especially looking for submissions on the following topics:*All aspects of managing and directing acquisitions and/or collection development operations*Acquisitions functions in open source catalogs, networked integrated library systems, etc.*Evolving consortial roles in collection development and acquisitions*Staffing, training and development, and recruiting issues, challenges, successes*The future of scholarly communication--its impact on acquisitions and collection development*Data curation and management and other new roles for subject librarians and technical services specialists*Web 2. ... Mon, 15 Nov 2010 05:00:00 +0100 887389 http://joblist.ala.org/modules/jobseeker/controller.cfm?rssjobid=16020 Science & Engineering Librarian (#272) (University of Southern California, California) Provide teaching and research-focused information services; expand and improve collections in physical sciences and engineering; and perform related functions. Job requires MS in Library Info Science or a related major (from an ALA-accredited program), BS in Chemistry or other physical science major and 6 months experience as a librarian and/or librarian tech/administrator in an academic or special library. ... Fri, 12 Nov 2010 22:50:02 +0100 885641 http://outofthejungle.blogspot.com/2010/11/libraries-using-readers-choices-in.html The Chronicle of Higher Education has a nice report at page A11 in print of Nov. 12 issue, "Reader Choice, Not Vendor Influence, Reshapes Library Collections," by Jennifer Howard. The article discusses two models being explored by libraries, one old and one new. In the older model, libraries simply set up a system of purchasing items requested one or more times on inter-library loan. They may set up parameters, such as no more than X dollars, non-fiction, and include a live person to monitor the types of titles being purchased this way, so that they remain firmly within the mission of the school and library. This is a wide-spread practice and springs from the well-known fact that the inter-library loan process costs money. This article quotes the average sum of $27.83 per book borrowed. That very quickly begins to save money if the same university press title is requested more than once on inter-library loan. It would be cheaper to buy the book, rather than borrow it. The more innovative model makes use of the newer availability of e-books in library catalogs. Whenever a patron accesses, uses, or prints pages from an e-book in the catalog, it counts as a "trigger event." X number of "trigger events" result in a purchase of the title from the vendor. The article reports a growing number of research libraries are using this model to stretch their budgets, and be certain they are purchasing monographs of interest to their user populations. There is also a mention of the use of the Expresso print on demand system. This also allows the library to use patron demand to build the collection. There was not, however, any discussion of the quality of the book produced with the instant printing system. I wonder about the binding, quality of paper and ink, and types of font, and layout. ... Fri, 12 Nov 2010 05:00:00 +0100 885784 http://joblist.ala.org/modules/jobseeker/controller.cfm?rssjobid=16009 Serials Librarian (Western Carolina University, North Carolina) Western Carolina University’s Hunter Library seeks a Serials Librarian to provide leadership and professional expertise in the selection, acquisition, assessment and deselection of print and electronic continuing resources.  The position will establish overall priorities for the library collections budget in cooperation with the Collection Development Librarian and the Head of Content Organization and Management and be responsible for the ongoing expenditure and maintenance of the continuing resources budget.  The position will develop continuing resources collections in close cooperation with library subject specialists and teaching faculty. ... Thu, 11 Nov 2010 20:50:02 +0100 885369 http://www.lisnews.org/access_hands_aggressive_filtering_policy In the November 1st issue of Library Journal, there is an LJ Backtalk article entitled “The Internet is Not All or Nothing”. It is written by Dean Marney, the Director of the North Central Regional Library in Wenatchee, Washington. This is probably not going to ignite any immediate recognition for some readers but this is the library at the heart of Bradburn v. North Central Regional Library District lawsuit. (If you are familiar with the lawsuit, you can skip on down to the break below and avoid all this legal background stuff.) It was the first case in the post-CIPA United State et al. v. American Library Association ruling which held that Children’s Internet Protection Act was not unconstitutional. In the concurring opinions for the case, Justices Kennedy and Breyer focused on the ability for adult patrons to request unblocking or disabling of the library filter. Justice Kennedy wrote: If, on the request of an adult user, a librarian will unblock filtered material or disable the Internet software filter without significant delay, there is little to this case. The Government represents this is indeed the fact. Justice Breyer wrote: The Act does impose upon the patron the burden of making this request. But it is difficult to see how that burden (or any delay associated with compliance) could prove more onerous than traditional library practices associated with segregating library materials in, say, closed stacks, or with interlibrary lending practices that require patrons to make requests that are not anonymous and to wait while the librarian obtains the desired materials from elsewhere. As policy, the North Central Regional Library District adopted a procedure for adults to get websites unblocked. From the Washington State Supreme Court ruling: Here, if a library patron wants to access a web site or page that has been blocked by FortiGuard, he or she may send an e-mail to NCRL administrators asking for a manual override of the block. ... Thu, 11 Nov 2010 18:48:41 +0100 885582 http://lisnews.org/access_hands_aggressive_filtering_policy In the November 1st issue of Library Journal, there is an LJ Backtalk article entitled “The Internet is Not All or Nothing”. It is written by Dean Marney, the Director of the North Central Regional Library in Wenatchee, Washington. This is probably not going to ignite any immediate recognition for some readers but this is the library at the heart of Bradburn v. North Central Regional Library District lawsuit. (If you are familiar with the lawsuit, you can skip on down to the break below and avoid all this legal background stuff.) It was the first case in the post-CIPA United State et al. v. American Library Association ruling which held that Children’s Internet Protection Act was not unconstitutional. In the concurring opinions for the case, Justices Kennedy and Breyer focused on the ability for adult patrons to request unblocking or disabling of the library filter. Justice Kennedy wrote: If, on the request of an adult user, a librarian will unblock filtered material or disable the Internet software filter without significant delay, there is little to this case. The Government represents this is indeed the fact. Justice Breyer wrote: The Act does impose upon the patron the burden of making this request. But it is difficult to see how that burden (or any delay associated with compliance) could prove more onerous than traditional library practices associated with segregating library materials in, say, closed stacks, or with interlibrary lending practices that require patrons to make requests that are not anonymous and to wait while the librarian obtains the desired materials from elsewhere. As policy, the North Central Regional Library District adopted a procedure for adults to get websites unblocked. From the Washington State Supreme Court ruling: Here, if a library patron wants to access a web site or page that has been blocked by FortiGuard, he or she may send an e-mail to NCRL administrators asking for a manual override of the block. ... Thu, 11 Nov 2010 18:48:41 +0100 885401 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/arlisnap/~3/m8dIcJR8QRU/ via sils-jobs (UNC): “Hey, all. I’m a SILS student and ran across these ads. Thought people might be interested. Follow the links for detailed postings. 1) Collection Development Associate http://www.artstor.org/our-organization/o-html/careers-coll-assoc-10.shtml The Collection Development Associate will assist in the process of acquiring, developing, and announcing collections from various educational institutions, museums, photo archives, and individual scholars [...] (Source: [ArLiSNAP]) Thu, 11 Nov 2010 18:34:34 +0100 885494 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Blogjunction/~3/-hBPVpA386s/ If you subscribe to Crossroads, WebJunction’s monthly newsletter, you know that we’re focusing on Services to Young Adults and Teens this month. The archive for last week’s outstanding webinar with Jilll Jarrell and Maurice Coleman, Serving the Young Adult Population: It’s not just about video games, is now available. You’ll see from the chat that attendees added many, many of their own great ideas to the conversation and we hope you’ll join in the excellent related discussions started on WebJunction. On November 23rd we’re thrilled to be joining forces with YALSA to host a webinar presented by Sarah Flowers, YALSA President-elect and author of Young Adults Deserve the Best: Putting YALSA’s Competencies into Action. In her session, Sarah will be discussing the practical ways to promote and apply YALSA’s competencies to ensure quality library service to the teens in your community. Take a look at all the resources on WebJunction for serving your teens and bring your own experiences and templates for others to R&D (rip-off and duplicate!). Here are a few of my favorites: Providing Excellent Service to Teens Teen Advisory Groups Beyond Angst: What’s New in Literature and Resources for GLBT Youth and Their Allies More Than Just Capes and Tights: Graphic Novels and Collection Development Gaming in Libraries Ok, so it’s obvious I want to be a Teen librarian when I grow up! I hope you enjoy looking around the site and I look forward to seeing you at Sarah’s webinar on the 23rd! See more YA & Teen resources » Register for upcoming events » View webinar archives » (Source: BlogJunction) Thu, 11 Nov 2010 01:30:29 +0100 886025 http://acrlog.org/2010/11/09/building-smart-collections-for-todays-users/ This month’s post in our series of guest academic librarian bloggers is from Anna Creech, Electronic Resources Librarian at the University of Richmond, Virginia. She also blogs at Eclectic Librarian. Some days I look at my projects list and tasks and wonder how in the world I ended up here. They often appear to be more like what one might expect to be doing in an office of institutional research rather than in a library. I am an electronic resources librarian, which I have found to be a title used for everything from online reference instruction to cataloging to acquisitions. In my case, I do little instruction or cataloging, and spend most of my time analyzing the digital resources we have acquired. Increasingly, as libraries are forced to cut their resources even more severely, and in some cases, justify their existence, we have had to use more metrics to determine the value of our resources, whether they are personnel or materials. While this has been a tradition in libraries for as long as I’ve known them, it’s not what most of us thought we would be doing when we entered the profession. But, we can’t keep our heads in the sand any longer. Just as we have many people who are passionate about the preservation of materials, we need to have as many if not more people in libraries who are passionate about the stewardship of the resources we purchase. We can no longer afford to purchase material that sits on a shelf and may never be touched. We need to be smarter about the things we acquire and a big part of that is looking at trends in the past to predict the future. When I analyze usage data, I am looking for the anomalies that indicate a problem with a resource, such as sudden drops in use, declining patterns, etc. I talk to the public service librarians about resources that seem to be declining in use to make sure they are still relevant to our programs and researchers. ... Tue, 09 Nov 2010 21:05:48 +0100 885078 http://cyber.law.harvard.edu/events/luncheon/2010/11/librarylab  Tuesday, November 9, 12:30 pmBerkman Center, 23 Everett Street, second floorRSVP required for those attending in person (rsvp@cyber.law.harvard.edu)This event will be webcast live at 12:30 pm ET and archived on our site shortly after.As more and more content moves into the cloud, libraries are decreasingly the single place to go to find the material you need for your research (except for rare books and special collections). But libraries know a huge amount about their contents. This metadata is becoming even more valuable as research moves online, since now it can be deployed to help scholars and researchers discover, understand, and share what they need to know. The co-directors of the Harvard Library Innovation Lab at Harvard Law School -- Kim Dulin and David Weinberger -- along with members of the Lab will demonstrate their lead project (ShelfLife) and talk about the Lab's proposed multi-library metadata server (LibraryCloud).About DavidDavid Weinberger writes about the effect of technology on ideas. He is that author of "Small Pieces Loosely Joined" and "Everything Is Miscellaneous," and is the co-author of "The Cluetrain Manaifesto." He is currently working on a book, tentatively titled "Too Big to Know" about the Internet's effect on how and what we know. Dr. Weinberger is a senior researcher at the Berkman Center. He is also co-director of the Harvard Law School Library Lab, and is a Franklin Fellow at the United States Department of State. He has  doctorate in philosophy.About KimKim Dulin is the Associate Director for Collection Development and Digital Initiatives at the Harvard Law Library.  She is also Co-Director (along with David) of the Harvard Library Innovation Lab.  Kim has been a librarian at Harvard for the past seven years and prior to that was a law librarian at Northeastern and Boston University. ... Tue, 09 Nov 2010 17:30:00 +0100 884978 http://mblc.state.ma.us/jobs/find_jobs/rss.php?job_id=6464 Coordinate and supervise the Technology & Serials department and a staff of 1. The Technology & Serials Librarian works collaboratively to support the technology needs of the library technical, access services and reference departments by managing a broad range of information technology-based systems and services for the library. Maintains Fitchburg State’s serials in all their formats. Researches trends, evaluates long range needs and recommends solutions for library Information Technology issues. Detailed Statement of Duties and Responsibilities Serials • Manages the acquisition, storage, maintenance, preservation, access and record keeping for periodicals (electronic and print), databases, serials and various electronic services. • Maintain all bibliographic records, holdings information, etc. in the various technology services including but not limited to OCLC, Voyager Acquisitions and Cataloging modules, Serials Solutions, etc. • Assist with licensing agreements and communicating with vendors and publishers with regard to serials/database issues. • Collaborate with the College’s Information Technology department in managing the off-campus authentication service (EZ-Proxy). Technology • Website Coordinator - Collaborate with librarians and the College’s Information Technology department to revise and improve library website, update site with Adobe Contribute, and maintain web statistics using web analyzers i.e. Google Analytics. • Work with Access Services, Reference and Technical Services librarians to improve interface and functionality of the library’s management system (Voyager). • Solicit, maintain and distribute use data for Electronic Resources. General Responsibilities • Hiring, training and supervising departmental staff. ... Tue, 09 Nov 2010 16:55:02 +0100 884889 http://joblist.ala.org/modules/jobseeker/controller.cfm?rssjobid=15991 Senior Technical Services Librarian (North Dakota State University Libraries, North Dakota) The Senior Technical Services Librarian collaborates on NDSU Libraries' organizational issues; plans, implements, manages and evaluates the operations of the Technical Services Department, including acquisitions, serials and cataloging functions; and liaises with the Systems Office in maintaining aspects of the Libraries' ILS and other related systems. This position is responsible for collection development and acts as liaison to academic departments in assigned subject areas. The incumbent also provides some reference and instruction/information literacy services. ... Tue, 09 Nov 2010 16:50:02 +0100 884886 http://acrlog.org/2010/11/09/building-smart-collections-for-todays-users/ This month’s post in our series of guest academic librarian bloggers is from Anna Creech, Electronic Resources Librarian at the University of Richmond, Virginia. She also blogs at Eclectic Librarian. Some days I look at my projects list and tasks and wonder how in the world I ended up here. They often appear to be more like what one might expect to be doing in an office of institutional research rather than in a library. I am an electronic resources librarian, which I have found to be a title used for everything from online reference instruction to cataloging to acquisitions. In my case, I do little instruction or cataloging, and spend most of my time analyzing the digital resources we have acquired. Increasingly, as libraries are forced to cut their resources even more severely, and in some cases, justify their existence, we have had to use more metrics to determine the value of our resources, whether they are personnel or materials. While this has been a tradition in libraries for as long as I’ve known them, it’s not what most of us thought we would be doing when we entered the profession. But, we can’t keep our heads in the sand any longer. Just as we have many people who are passionate about the preservation of materials, we need to have as many if not more people in libraries who are passionate about the stewardship of the resources we purchase. We can no longer afford to purchase material that sits on a shelf and may never be touched. We need to be smarter about the things we acquire and a big part of that is looking at trends in the past to predict the future. When I analyze usage data, I am looking for the anomalies that indicate a problem with a resource, such as sudden drops in use, declining patterns, etc. I talk to the public service librarians about resources that seem to be declining in use to make sure they are still relevant to our programs and researchers. ... Tue, 09 Nov 2010 05:00:00 +0100 885070 http://joblist.ala.org/modules/jobseeker/controller.cfm?rssjobid=15991 Senior Technical Services Librarian (North Dakota State University Libraries, North Dakota) The Senior Technical Services Librarian collaborates on NDSU Libraries' organizational issues; plans, implements, manages and evaluates the operations of the Technical Services Department, including acquisitions, serials and cataloging functions; and liaises with the Systems Office in maintaining aspects of the Libraries' ILS and other related systems. This position is responsible for collection development and acts as liaison to academic departments in assigned subject areas. The incumbent also provides some reference and instruction/information literacy services. ... Tue, 09 Nov 2010 03:45:02 +0100 884770 http://joblist.ala.org/modules/jobseeker/controller.cfm?rssjobid=15982 Librarian for Collection Resources and Access (Harvard University Graduate School of Design, Massachusetts) The Frances Loeb Library at the Harvard Graduate School of Design seeks an innovative, collaborative, and service-oriented librarian who is responsible for the overall management of the library’s collections, resource sharing, and access to library content. The Librarian for Collection Resources and Access leads library staff in the planning and coordination of a variety of initiatives related to collaborative collection building, collection maintenance, resource sharing, document delivery, and access services. She/he monitors trends in these same areas. ... Tue, 09 Nov 2010 03:45:02 +0100 884767 http://www.slis.indiana.edu/careers/view_job_specific.php?job_id=8312 State: New York The Center for Digital Research and Scholarship (CDRS), a division of Columbia University Libraries/Information Services, seeks an innovative, energetic, and engaged Digital Repository Manager to oversee the University’s institutional repository, Academic Commons. The Digital Repository Manager is responsible for the successful acquisition, cataloging, and ingest of new content for the repository and has a key role in ensuring the growth and development of Academic Commons. The primary role of the Digital Repository Manager is to make the Columbia community aware of the service; to meet with deans, directors, and faculty groups to describe the repository services; to develop broad and deep understanding of the research output of each part of the University; and to ensure appropriate materials are deposited into the repository. In addition to working closely with faculty, departments, and administrative staff and with members of the CDRS staff, this individual also coordinates efforts with the library subject specialists, the Copyright Advisory Office, the Columbia University Libraries Metadata Working Group, the Libraries Digital Program Division, and educational technologists within the Center for New Media Teaching and Learning. The Digital Repository Manager supervises the Digital Repository Assistant and periodic interns. Main responsibilities of this position include the following: - Collection Development: Locating and selecting content for inclusion in Academic Commons. Promoting the repository broadly and deeply. Educating faculty and administrators on the importance of depositing content. Overseeing the collection and ingestion of content. Ensuring quality control. Developing mechanisms and workflows for self-deposit. Managing regular follow-up with faculty, departments, and centers already participating in the repository to keep them engaged and their content up to date. ... Tue, 09 Nov 2010 01:10:02 +0100 884746 http://www.emeraldinsight.com/10.1108/01435121011093450 Abstract: Purpose – This paper aims to provide suggestions and predictions on library consortium development trends in China under new circumstances, as summarised from observations made of CALIS and CASHL. Design/methodology/approach – From an overview and comparative analyses of the similar and different characteristics of CALIS and CASHL – two of the most influential library consortia in China – mainly on sources of funds, organisational management, cooperative collection development, collection character, resource sharing and services, this paper summarises the main advantages and disadvantages of the consortia to gain valuable insights. Findings – Seven advantages and three disadvantages in CALIS and CASHL are summarised, and from the insights gained, the following suggestions and predictions on library consortium trends in China arise: the cost-reducing and highly effective models of CALIS and CASHL will be promoted; uniformity and standardisation of construction will earn more respect and be realised; library consortia will develop in the digital library direction; the scope of consortia will be broadened; and different library consortia will move toward integration. Practical implications – The advantages and disadvantages of the CALIS and CASHL consortia summarised by this paper, and the suggestions of this paper with regard to trends for library consortia in China provide valuable inspiration and reference for decision-makers. Library consortium practices in China will develop and change in the directions suggested by this paper. Originality/value – The comparative analysis of of the characteristics of the CALIS and CASHL consortia characteristics is original. ... Mon, 08 Nov 2010 02:05:09 +0100 884653 http://www.emeraldinsight.com/10.1108/08880451011087658 Abstract: Purpose – Standing orders are remnants of an early period of library acquisition, and while they can provide a useful service in limited cases most have outlived that usefulness and should be cancelled. In a period of restricted funding and increased digital reliance the need for standing orders has diminished; indeed often the standing orders received are no longer relevant to an institution's mission. However, identifying standing orders is complicated by the nature of their classification as a serial rather than a book or monograph. This paper aims to describe the various types of standing orders and how to identify them. Design/methodology/approach – The paper distinguishes between the yearbook or annual standing order and the non-sequential and often irregularly published books charged to the serial fund code. The latter type, in the author's experience, makes up the majority of standing orders, and this work argues that on the basis of collection development principles and budgetary realities the majority of standing orders should be cancelled. Findings – The paper finds that it is necessary to create a stand-alone database to ensure all standing orders are represented. The review of standing orders cuts materials expenditures, clarifies actual holdings, and eliminates unexpected delivery of materials. Practical implications – Collection development principles require accountability for resource delivery. Standing orders falsely offer ease at the expense of this responsibility. Originality/value – Very little is written on evaluating standing orders as a separate entity among library holdings. This paper addresses the dual nature of standing orders that allows them to maintain their shadowy existence on serials' accounts as neither book nor journal. (Source: The Bottom Line: Managing Library Finances : Table of Contents) Mon, 08 Nov 2010 02:05:09 +0100 884634 http://joblist.ala.org/modules/jobseeker/controller.cfm?rssjobid=15969 South Asian Studies & Anthropology Librarian (Washington University , Missouri) Washington University Libraries seek a service-oriented and innovative librarian to serve as a member of a group of subject and research librarians providing service to the Washington University community. RESPONSIBILITIES The South Asian Studies and Anthropology Librarian engages in collection development and outreach in South Asian studies and anthropology, participates in instruction activities, provides broad-based research assistance through referrals at the Help Desk, and assists in the acquisition and cataloging of vernacular materials. The librarian also participates in library committees and special projects. ... Fri, 05 Nov 2010 08:40:02 +0100 883953 http://joblist.ala.org/modules/jobseeker/controller.cfm?rssjobid=15968 Digital Services Librarian (California State University, Northridge, California) Department:    Technical Services Effective Date of Appointment: July 1, 2011 (Subject to Budgetary Approval)                                                                                     Rank: Senior Assistant or Associate Librarian                                            ... Fri, 05 Nov 2010 08:40:02 +0100 883952