LibWorm.com provides a librarian RSS filtering service. Over 1500 RSS librarian sources are combined and output via different filters. This feed contains the latest headlines from journals and sites in the Training interest group. http://www.libworm.com/rss/librarianqueries.php Thu, 11 Mar 2010 02:50:08 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.2 http://joblist.ala.org/modules/jobseeker/controller.cfm?rssjobid=14592 Rare Map Curator (Stanford University, California) Stanford University Libraries is seeking an innovative, creative and inventive individual to develop a cutting-edge program combining rare and historic cartographic materials with up-to-date geospatial technologies in support of teaching and research across the campus. You will work with faculty, graduate students and library colleagues to manage, curate, collect and provide high level research support for the cartographic and geospatial materials in an historical Map Room. ... Wed, 10 Mar 2010 21:50:02 +0100 825250 http://joblist.ala.org/modules/jobseeker/controller.cfm?rssjobid=14594 Information Literacy Librarian (with Music focus) (Davidson College, North Carolina) New librarians: start your career at a top-ranked liberal arts college! Do you have a passion for teaching? Do you enjoy working with students and faculty? Help us expand our information literacy program and teach our outstanding students in class and one-on-one. We want your newbie enthusiasm and fresh ideas, and we’ll mentor you in your growth. The Davidson College Library is looking for an enthusiastic, creative, service-oriented librarian to join our team. The successful candidate will participate fully in the library’s information literacy initiatives and work closely with students, faculty, and staff. ... Wed, 10 Mar 2010 21:50:02 +0100 825249 http://www.hsdl.org/hslog/?q=node/5425 A Growing Terrorist Threat? Assessing "Homegrown" Extremism in the United States. The Center for Strategic and International Studies released a report earlier this week that address "homegrown extremism" in the United States. The report focused on "five events during the fall of 2009 which thrust concerns over “homegrown” terrorism—or extremist violence perpetrated by U.S. legal residents and citizens—into public view." According to the report, "this rash of arrests has important implications for policymakers and officials in charge of counterterrorism and homeland security because U.S. legal residents and citizens are lucrative assets for global terrorist organizations. Facing comparatively few restrictions, U.S. legal residents and citizens can travel abroad, connect with terrorist groups to gain explosives or weapons training, and return here to plan and execute attacks. Particularly troubling are homegrown extremists who possess facility with both American and foreign cultures, including language skills. Such multi-cultural familiarity could allow them to operate freely both at home and overseas and to elude—far more easily than foreign nationals—U.S. intelligence and law enforcement officials." read more (Source: HSDL Weblog - On the HomeFront) Wed, 10 Mar 2010 19:59:08 +0100 825223 http://stephenslighthouse.com/2010/03/10/informal-learning-strategies/ Adopting an informal learning strategy: some things are best learned on the fly, incrementally, rather than in classrooms or through structured educational systems or processes . . . Information Outlook, Oct./Nov. 2009 Issue Informal Learning by Stephen Abram “This issue’s theme is “Learning and Training”. Cool. There’s a loads of ways to do that formally. What with CLICK University and all of SLA’s partners you can degree, CE and certificate your way to success very easily in SLA. (Well, not that easily, you also have to attend and do the work. Then again many diplomas are also easy to find, suitable for framing, on the Internet!) However formal learning and training isn’t what I’d like to discuss in this month’s Info Tech column. I want to talk about informal learning – where to do it and what to think about learning informally for the next few months.” Happy learning. Stephen (Source: Stephen) Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:28:05 +0100 825189 http://joblist.ala.org/modules/jobseeker/controller.cfm?rssjobid=14579 Library Director (Emirates Center for Strategic Studies & Research, United Arab Emirates) Applications are invited for the post of Library Director at The Emirates Center for Strategic Studies & Research in Abu Dhabi, UAE. The holder of this position is expected to assume a leadership role in planning, directing and managing the Center’s large and expanding library. The incumbent will be responsible for the following: •Successfully managing the functioning of a world-class library. ... Wed, 10 Mar 2010 08:50:02 +0100 825068 http://permalink.gmane.org/gmane.education.web4lib/15937 Hello all, The Library of Congress is seeking a Metadata Specialist for the World Digital Library (WDL). The Metadata Specialist will be responsible for creating, tracking, and managing metadata; researching and analyzing cataloging-related tools and technologies; training internal and external constituencies; and providing leadership in the evaluation and implementation of metadata standards within the WDL. Please note that the official title on the job announcement is "Information Technology Specialist (Data Management)." More information about the job and the application process is here, http://jobview.usajobs.gov/getjob.aspx?OPMControl=1839877. Apologies for cross-posting. Michelle Rago Technical Project Director World Digital Library Library of Congress mrag-+hwoy1Po9Oc< at >public.gmane.org http://www.wdl.org/ 202.707.1634 (Source: gmane.education.web4lib) Wed, 10 Mar 2010 05:00:00 +0100 825365 http://www.resourceshelf.com/2010/03/09/fcc-to-propose-national-digital-literacy-corps-and-new-spending-for-training-at-libraries/ Note: As you’ll read in the article, new spending will be proposed to improve training at libraries. We also think that librarians would make for excellent “digital ambassadors” and with the assistance of the major professional organizations, vendors, and others could create an excellent training organization. Of course, this assumes that the FCC Broadband Bill will be passed the way that the FCC wants it. From the Article: The National Digital Literacy Corps, modeled after other volunteer programs like AmeriCorps, will target communities with low numbers of broadband subscribers, including low-income housing developments, rural areas and tribal lands, said Mignon Clyburn, a member of the FCC, speaking Tuesday during a conference on the digital divide in Washington. “The Digital Literacy Corps will mobilize hundreds of digital ambassadors in local communities across the country,” she said. “This is about neighbors helping neighbors get online.” The FCC will also propose new spending to improve the digital training efforts at libraries and community centers, and it will plan to launch an online training program for people interested in improving their digital skills, Clyburn said. Source: Computerworld See Also: The Full Text of Mignon Clyburn’s Remarks are Accessible via FCC.gov (PDF) (Source: ResourceShelf) Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:36:04 +0100 825109 http://www.docuticker.com/?p=33158 Russian Political, Economic, and Security Issues and U.S. Interests (PDF; 411 KB) Source: Congressional Research Service (via OpenCRS) Although Russia made some uneven progress in democratization during the 1990s, this limited progress was reversed after Vladimir Putin rose to power in 1999-2000 (first as prime minister, then as president), according to most observers. During this period, the State Duma (lower legislative chamber) came to be dominated by government-approved parties, and opposition democratic parties were excluded. Putin also abolished gubernatorial elections, placed controls on the activities of non-governmental organizations (NGOs), and established government ownership or control over major media and major industries, including the energy sector. Putin’s suppression of insurgency in the Chechnya republic demonstrated his government’s generally low regard for the rule of law and respect for human rights, according to these observers. Dmitry Medvedev, Vladimir Putin’s chosen successor and long-time protégé, was elected President in March 2008 with about 70% of the vote. Immediately after the election, Putin became Prime Minister. President Medvedev generally has continued policies established during the Putin presidency. In August 2008, the Medvedev-Putin “tandem” directed wide-scale military operations against Georgia and unilaterally recognized the independence of Georgia’s separatist South Ossetia and Abkhazia, actions that most of the international community have censured. The sharp decline in oil and gas prices since mid-2008 and other aspects of the global economic downturn put a halt to a Russian economic expansion that had begun in 1999, resulting in an officially reported 9.5% drop in gross domestic product in 2008 and an estimated 8-9% drop in 2009. ... Tue, 09 Mar 2010 18:08:31 +0100 824939 http://lisnews.org/are_public_libraries_glorified_babysitting_services "My town officials think all we're running here is a babysitting service" a librarian recently shared in a moment of frustration. She went on to mention studies about the proven impact on cognitive abilities when toddlers are actively engaged in library programs like Lapsit versus passively engaged with toys & videos. This was news to me; my how the educational product companies and toy manufacturers had shaped my understanding! I also hadn't thought of toddler programs as educational initiatives. When I've seen adults and toddlers together at the library, I've usually thought "oh, aren't those kids adorable" and "I'm glad people are getting together to have fun". Though it now seems obvious, the educational and literacy component of Lapsit was lost on me. This last point was intriguing, so I did some quick research. I googled "Lapsit" and got plenty of results from library websites around the country. I clicked through to the top 20 (all different libraries, by chance) and searched for the terms literacy and education in the page content, in images or as part of the navigation. 80% made no mention of literacy or education in conjunction with Lapsit 20% contained the term literacy 10% contained the terms literacy and education Clearly these stats don't tell the whole story, but they tell a good one about the help libraries need presenting information to the public. ********* Last month, library consultant Larry T. Nix (a.k.a. The Library History Buff) wrote about libraries' success with early education programs in Little Kids and Public Libraries. The science behind the importance of learning in children ages birth to three is overwhelming. Public libraries have proven they can implement excellent programs to serve this age group. The public education community is struggling to implement four year old kindergarten much less provide programs for this age group. ... Tue, 09 Mar 2010 12:10:38 +0100 824917 http://www.slis.indiana.edu/careers/view_job_specific.php?job_id=6969 State: Nebraska The University of Nebraska-Lincoln Libraries seeks a highly energetic, creative, and knowledgeable, science librarian. This 12-month, tenure-track position follows the scholar-practitioner model providing instruction and reference for the sciences. Both entry-level and experienced librarians are encouraged to apply. The Science Librarian reports to the Chair of Research and Instructional Services and liaises with the department of Nutrition and Health Sciences, Food Science and Technology and Entomology. Responsibilities: -Provides reference and instructional services in-person and via electronic means. -Evaluates, selects, and reviews materials and information resources for inclusion in the collection; manage the collection budget in assigned areas. -Participates in departmental, library-wide, and university faculty committees. -Develops strong liaison relationships with faculty and students in the Nutrition and Health Sciences, Food Science and Technology and Entomology departments and other assigned subject areas. -Actively engages in ongoing professional development, scholarship, and service to the profession. -Provides leadership for e-science initiatives on campus. Qualifications: Required: -ALA accredited master's degree in library or information science, or an equivalent combination of a relevant advanced degree and experience. -Academic training or BA/S degree in an agricultural, physical or life science area or equivalent experience. -Ability to work effectively and creatively in a rapidly changing environment. -Demonstrated analytical, organizational, communication, and time-management skills. -Excellent oral and written communication skills, interpersonal skills, and the ability to work effectively with a diverse population of faculty, staff, students and community members. -Knowledge of the scholarly communication and research processes in the Sciences. ... Tue, 09 Mar 2010 10:30:02 +0100 824777 http://www.slis.indiana.edu/careers/view_job_specific.php?job_id=6978 State: California This is a senior management position in a private academic library. The overall duties include, but are not limited to, overseeing daily operations, programming and administration of reference, instruction, circulation, course reserves; and, researching and evaluating new services. Supervision of 5 FTEs. Requires • MLS/MLIS from an ALA Accredited institution or equivalent • Five plus years of progressively responsible librarian administrative experience in an academic library • Vision and capability to refine and develop the library of the future • Proven library management, budgetary and strategic planning and analytical skills • Reference experience using databases and other print and online sources • Teaching or training experience • Supervisory/management skills for 5 FTE positions • Clear understanding of the evolving role of the academic library in a time of complex transition in the technologies of scholarly knowledge • Excellent oral and written communication skills • Ability to exhibit strong customer service orientation for all levels of college constituencies and members of the public For more information, visit the Mills College website job description at http://tinyurl.com/yb5vu78 AIM Representative, Deb Hunt, is handling the recruitment and all inquiries. For more information, contact Deb at dhunt@aimusa.com or call 510-347-5505. Submitted on 2010-03-05 (Source: SLIS Careers Feed) Tue, 09 Mar 2010 10:30:02 +0100 824774 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Digitization101/~3/WgyFr1FuX_s/blue-ribbon-task-force-report.html Below is a press release that I received via email. The idea of preserving our digital knowledge is something we all know and something that many of us ignore. The fact is that our reliance on digital information means that our knowledge could be lost very quickly, if saving it is not made a priority.Blue Ribbon Task Force Report: Preserving Our Digital Knowledge Base Must be a Public Priority Dollars Won't Do It Alone: Deluge of Digital Data Needs Economically Sustainable Plans Addressing one of the most urgent societal challenges of the Information Age - ensuring that valued digital information will be accessible not just today, but in the future - requires solutions that are at least as much economic and social as technical, according to a new report by a Blue Ribbon Task Force.The Final Report from the Blue Ribbon Task Force on Sustainable Digital Preservation and Access, called "Sustainable Economics for a Digital Planet: Ensuring Long-term Access to Digital Information", is the result of a two-year effort focusing on  the critical economic challenges of  preserving an ever-increasing amount of information in a world gone digital. The full report is available online at http://brtf.sdsc.edu/biblio/BRTF_Final_Report.pdf ."The Data Deluge is here.  Ensuring that our most valuable information is available both today and tomorrow is not just a matter of finding sufficient funds," said Fran Berman, vice president for research at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, and co-chair of the Task Force. "It's about creating a "data economy" in which those who care, those who will pay, and those who preserve are working in coordination."The challenge in preserving valuable digital information - consisting of text, video, images, music, sensor data, etc. generated throughout all areas of our society - is real and growing at an exponential pace. ... Tue, 09 Mar 2010 05:00:00 +0100 824895 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Digitization101/~3/fCvekYzfrag/digital-lives-research-project-blog.html According to the web site, the "Digital Lives Research Project is designed to provide a major pathfinding study of personal digital collections."  One of the ways that the project released information was (is) through its blog. An initial synthesis of the project is available (259 pages).This looks like a report that should generate a wealth of discussion and ideas.  The idea of "personal curation" is one that might filter its way into the tools and training that we give students and adults.  I'll be interested to see what comes out of this...This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 United States License. (Source: Digitization 101) Tue, 09 Mar 2010 05:00:00 +0100 824894 http://information-literacy.blogspot.com/2010/03/il-courses-in-uk-for-schools-for.html 1) Information Literacy Skills and the Primary School Library. Trainer: Geoff Dubber. Key Audience: Primary school staff with responsibility for the school library. This takes place in Winsford, Cheshire, UK on 20 May 2010. School Libraries Association members £115, others £160. http://www.sla.org.uk/regional-courses.php?i=32) Promoting Information Literacy for end users (a TFPL course) "This course will equip delegates with a 'how to guide' for promoting information literacy for their end users, tailored to their particular organisational environment." In London on 22 April and 21 October 2010. Cost £350. http://www.tfpl.com/training/courses/coursedesc.cfm?ID=TR1531&pageid=-9&cs1=information%20literacy&cs2=aPhoto by Sheila Webber: It was sunny yesterday (Source: Information Literacy Weblog) Tue, 09 Mar 2010 05:00:00 +0100 824846 http://hurstassociates.blogspot.com/2010/03/blue-ribbon-task-force-report.html Below is a press release that I received via email. The idea of preserving our digital knowledge is something we all know and something that many of us ignore. The fact is that our reliance on digital information means that our knowledge could be lost very quickly, if saving it is not made a priority.Blue Ribbon Task Force Report: Preserving Our Digital Knowledge Base Must be a Public Priority Dollars Won't Do It Alone: Deluge of Digital Data Needs Economically Sustainable Plans Addressing one of the most urgent societal challenges of the Information Age - ensuring that valued digital information will be accessible not just today, but in the future - requires solutions that are at least as much economic and social as technical, according to a new report by a Blue Ribbon Task Force.The Final Report from the Blue Ribbon Task Force on Sustainable Digital Preservation and Access, called "Sustainable Economics for a Digital Planet: Ensuring Long-term Access to Digital Information", is the result of a two-year effort focusing on  the critical economic challenges of  preserving an ever-increasing amount of information in a world gone digital. The full report is available online at http://brtf.sdsc.edu/biblio/BRTF_Final_Report.pdf ."The Data Deluge is here.  Ensuring that our most valuable information is available both today and tomorrow is not just a matter of finding sufficient funds," said Fran Berman, vice president for research at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, and co-chair of the Task Force. "It's about creating a "data economy" in which those who care, those who will pay, and those who preserve are working in coordination."The challenge in preserving valuable digital information - consisting of text, video, images, music, sensor data, etc. generated throughout all areas of our society - is real and growing at an exponential pace. ... Tue, 09 Mar 2010 05:00:00 +0100 824845 http://info.pop.psu.edu/2010/03/08/new-funding-announcements-week-of-march-8-2010/ The following grant announcements are new this week on the Population Research Institute Funding Announcements web page. DOD Prostate Cancer Research Program (PCRP) – Health Disparity Research Award (HDR) – U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) DOD Prostate Cancer Research Program (PCRP) – Health Disparity Training Award – U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) DOD Prostate Cancer Research Program (PCRP) – Population-Based Research Award – U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) How Housing Matters to Families & Communities – MacArthur Foundation Transformative Science Grants – U.S.-Israel Binational Science Foundation (Source: News from the PRI Library and Data Archive) Mon, 08 Mar 2010 21:29:47 +0100 824781 http://blog.booklistonline.com/2010/03/08/minority-report-unbreaking-public-education/ Is there anyting more frustrating and heartbreaking that what seems to be happening to public schools? Education — standardized testing, school reform, teacher training — these are all things I’ve followed with a passion beyond that of a book reviewer and concerned citizen, but the zeal of a parent with children in the “system.” The cover story of Sunday’s “The New York Times Magazine,” Building a Better Teacher, focused on the broader angle of teacher training (not aimed at public schools but let’s face it, you don’t hear or read so many complaints about private schools). Last week on National Public Radio, Diane Ravitch, education historian and author of The Death and Life of the Great American School System: How Testing and Choice Are Undermining Education, was interviewed on Morning Edition on March 2 because of her turnaround from conservative supporter of No Child Left Behind to supporter of public education, a position she’d ardently held some 40 years earlier. On the same day, NPR reported on the massive firings of teachers and staff at a public high school in Rhode Island. The story featured deeply hurt teachers who felt singled out for blame for the decline in student achievement and teary students sorry to see their teachers go. It was hard to listen to, but when failure has been so massive and so long in the making, somebody has to be held accountable. Does the blame reside in poverty and hyper-segregation, lack of parental involvement, too much emphasis on standardized testing, inadequate funding, too many non-English speaking students, poorly trained and prepared teachers, the teachers unions, short-sighted politicians, or any combination and all of the above? I’ve read enough books to know that fingers are pointing in all directions. ... Mon, 08 Mar 2010 13:28:20 +0100 825039 http://hurstassociates.blogspot.com/2010/03/event-digital-preservation-planets-way.html Received via email. Registration is open for the final Planets training and outreach event, which takes place in Rome with the support of the Pontificia Università Gregoriana.  This is the final event in the series of five.Day 1 will address the case for digital preservation, digital preservation as a risk management activity, the action that needs to be taken and introduce the Planets framework, tools and services as an integrated approach to digital preservation. Local organisations will present two case studies to show how they are preserving digital collections.Days 2 and 3 provide an opportunity to meet and learn from the experts, creators and developers of Planets. Using a sample collection, you will gain hands-on experience of Planets tools and services. There will also be plenty of opportunity to ask questions, network with peers and to try out tools and exercises.Register now for day 1 only at a cost of EUR95 or for the whole three-day event at a cost of EUR199 at: http://www.tcp-events.co.uk/planets2010/. Places are limited and registration will close on 9 April 2010. To see the event programme and to find out more information on Planets and the training and outreach event, please visit: http://www.planets-project.eu/events/rome-2010/ or send an email to trainingevents@planets-project.eu. To read delegates’ first-hand accounts from our previous London event visit: http://www.archiveshub.ac.uk/blog/. http://futurearchives.blogspot.com/2010/02/music-planets-and-secret-messages.html.Planets (Preservation and Long-Term Access through Networked Services) is a four-year project co-funded by the European Union and delivered by 16 national libraries, national archives, universities and technology companies across Europe. Technorati tag: Digital PreservationThis work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 United States License. (Source: Digitization 101) Mon, 08 Mar 2010 05:00:00 +0100 824623 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Digitization101/~3/ErDLzeIoqgA/event-digital-preservation-planets-way.html Received via email. Registration is open for the final Planets training and outreach event, which takes place in Rome with the support of the Pontificia Università Gregoriana.  This is the final event in the series of five.Day 1 will address the case for digital preservation, digital preservation as a risk management activity, the action that needs to be taken and introduce the Planets framework, tools and services as an integrated approach to digital preservation. Local organisations will present two case studies to show how they are preserving digital collections.Days 2 and 3 provide an opportunity to meet and learn from the experts, creators and developers of Planets. Using a sample collection, you will gain hands-on experience of Planets tools and services. There will also be plenty of opportunity to ask questions, network with peers and to try out tools and exercises.Register now for day 1 only at a cost of EUR95 or for the whole three-day event at a cost of EUR199 at: http://www.tcp-events.co.uk/planets2010/. Places are limited and registration will close on 9 April 2010. To see the event programme and to find out more information on Planets and the training and outreach event, please visit: http://www.planets-project.eu/events/rome-2010/ or send an email to trainingevents@planets-project.eu. To read delegates’ first-hand accounts from our previous London event visit: http://www.archiveshub.ac.uk/blog/. http://futurearchives.blogspot.com/2010/02/music-planets-and-secret-messages.html.Planets (Preservation and Long-Term Access through Networked Services) is a four-year project co-funded by the European Union and delivered by 16 national libraries, national archives, universities and technology companies across Europe. Technorati tag: Digital PreservationThis work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 United States License. (Source: Digitization 101) Mon, 08 Mar 2010 05:00:00 +0100 824542 http://www.resourceshelf.com/2010/03/07/u-s-department-of-labor-announces-online-tools-for-grant-applicants/ U.S. Department of Labor announces online tools for grant applicants The U.S. Department of Labor today launched an online suite of resources for grant applicants. Created by the department’s Employment and Training Administration, the new site will introduce potential grantees to ETA grants and provide examples to guide people through the process of applying. … Included in the new site is an annotated sample solicitation for grant applications. It is an actual solicitation that was published in the summer of 2009. The document includes advice on how to respond to particular sections; hints on areas of solicitations that can be particularly challenging; suggestions for avoiding common pitfalls; and links to direct applicants to helpful Web sites and additional outside resources. Additionally, the site includes “Grant Applications 101,” an interactive, self-paced tutorial on the ETA grant-making process. The tutorial is designed specifically for small community organizations and first-time applicants. A compilation of resources that may help prospective applicants develop competitive grant applications is also available. + Applying for ETA Competitive Grants: A Web-Based Toolkit for Prospective Applicants Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (Source: ResourceShelf) Sun, 07 Mar 2010 20:09:18 +0100 824408 http://vivabibliotecaviva.blogspot.com/2010/03/estudos-sobre-mulher-na-ciencia-da.html Adjabeng, A.,  "Las bibliotecas como recurso para Acrecentar y Apoyar el Desarrollo Económico para la Mujer".  IFLA Council and General Conference, No. 70, 2004. http://www.ifla.org/IV/ifla70/papers/037s_trans-Adjabeng.pdfDescriptores: Mujeres/Bibliotecas/Aspecto económico/Aspecto social/Discriminaión socialResumen: Los asuntos que se centran en la mujer han asumido una dimensión más profunda. Muchas actividades se han llevado a cabo para alarmar a los gobiernos, a organizaciones gubernamentales y no gubernamentales, instituciones políticas, sociales y económicas sobre los problemas de la mujer en general. Una de dichas actividades la Década para la Mujer de las Naciones Unidas 1975-1985, un periodo creado por las Naciones Unidas para crear una amplia conciencia en todo el mundo sobre los asuntos centrados en la mujer. Adjabeng, A.,  "Libraries as a source of relevant information to support and enhance economic development for women".  IFLA Council and General Conference, No. 70, 2004. http://www.ifla.org/IV/ifla70/papers/037e-Adjabeng.pdfDescriptores: Mujeres/Bibliotecas/Aspecto económico/Aspecto social/Discriminaión socialResumen: Issues concerning women have assumed a wider dimension. Many activities have been carried out to alert governments, governmental and non-governmental organizations, political, social and economic and academic institutions about the problems of women in general. One of such activities was The United Nations Decade for Women 1975-1985, a period set aside by the United Nations to create a widespread awareness in the whole world on issues concerning women. Alfaya Lamas, E., Fernández Mariño, P., and Villaverde Solar, D.,  "Análisis de datos mediante observación documental en las noticias de prensa sobre misoginia".  Jornadas Españolas de Documentación, No. 11, 2009, pp. 298-301 . http://www.fesabid. ... Sun, 07 Mar 2010 05:00:00 +0100 825058 http://hurstassociates.blogspot.com/2010/03/whats-new-and-how-to-stay-current.html First, the  Digital Preservation Coalition (DPC) and the Digital Curation Centre (DCC) are now publishing a joint newsletter called "What's New".  The second issue was released this month.  This replaces the DCC's monthly Curation News Round-up and the DPC's quarterly bulletin 'What's new in Digital Preservation?'  I don't see an RSS feed for the site, so I hope this is something they will add, since having content delivered is better than going out to find it.Second, each time I teach a semester-long course in digitization, I have my students interview someone who is currently involved in a digitization project/program.  These interviews are educational for the students, since they get to hear what practitioners are doing and thinking. They are also educatinal for me, because I get a quick peak into many programs.  What I always find interesting from the interviews is how people learned about digitization as well as how they keep up with what's going on. Many practitioners learned about digitization by doing it, rather than from classes, etc.  Rarely do my students find someone who took extensive formal training, even though that traning exists.Most people stay up-to-date through email discussion groups, newsletters and conference sessions. Only a few people talk about anything formal that they do in order to stay current.  In looking at where people do go for information, there is no central location that everyone visits.  We all go in different directions.  That could mean that we're all not tripping over important information that could help us in our programs. ... Sun, 07 Mar 2010 05:00:00 +0100 824343 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/LibrariansMatter/~3/5Wnd515EN6g/ I have been flat out like a lizard drinking  since VALA2010, preparing presentations for a forthcoming seminar and finally looking at my thesis for the first time since October… Normal blogging will return here after June, but until then, you’ll read posts like this – either a shameless plug or derivative text stolen shared from other bloggers. This one is both…. <begin text from Michelle’s post> < begin shameless plug> It is with great delight that I will be presenting “Libraries 2.0: using Web 2.0 and new media to revolutionise your library or information centre“, with my Libraries Interact co-blogger, colleague and friend, Michelle McLean from Connecting Librarian . So, if you: have a good-sized training budget (which many of you I know don’t) are wanting to learn more about using Web 2.0 in your library would like to see a couple of engaging library presenters at work can attend a two day seminar at the end of March and either live in Melbourne or could get the package deal to get here for two days, then we would love to have you join us and other attendees, for what we are planning will be a learning, collaborating, questioning, informative and hopefully also a bit entertaining two days. </end of shameless plug> </end of text copied almost word-for-word from Michelle’s post > Here is the brochure about the event, which even includes an hour by hour outline of what we will cover. We have included 12 different exercises for participants during the two days, some involving moving and one with the chance to pretend to be your boss or maybe a teenager… Using Web 2.0 and new media to revolutionise your library or information centre (Source: Librarians matter) Sat, 06 Mar 2010 12:42:28 +0100 825202 http://morriscty.blogspot.com/2010/03/morningstar-says.html Note from Morningstar (Investment Research Library)--which is available to you in the library or from home-- today:.. writing to let you know about our newest personal finance guide, “How To Find Your Money Baseline.” I have attached the PDF to this email and hope you and your patrons will find it useful. The booklet includes content and worksheets taken from Morningstar’s newest book, 30-Minute Money Solutions, written by Director of Personal Finance, Christine Benz. Topics covered include how to determine your net worth, see where your money goes, set financial goals, and create a budget.[...] We will soon be adding more market commentary, comparison tools, and calculators to our database. We hope to roll these out in the next few weeks. Lastly, we have two virtual training sessions scheduled in April. Regular monthly training is on Thursday, April 1st at 11am Central Time and a later session is scheduled for Thursday, April 29th at 6pm Central Time. Patrons, staff, and students are welcome to both sessions. To register send an email to librarytraining@morningstar.comDrop a note to our Reference desk if you'd like a copy of the money baseline guide. (Source: @MCL) Sat, 06 Mar 2010 05:00:00 +0100 824807 http://collectingmythoughts.blogspot.com/2010/03/mind-your-own-damn-business-politics.html Here's a blog with some well thought-out principles. I've only read a few of his entries, but he seems to stick with his plan. I particularly like points 7 and 8 of his 10 principles. 7. Everything has a cost. Government can only give to one group by taking resources from someone else. Therefore, be careful about taxing the other guy. Example: Don’t decide that the rich person doesn’t need to buy that yacht unless you are willing to tell the people that build and maintain that yacht that they are not entitled to their jobs because the government has a better use for the rich person’s money. 8. Self sufficiency and personal accomplishments are good. Helping others is good when you give that help of your own free will. Using government to compel others to help with your cause is not good, no matter how good you believe your cause to be. The people you compel may have causes of their own. They certainly have needs.I particularly believe that churches that take government money to run their array of "good works" from pre-schools, to lunch programs, to work training programs need to reconsider Christ's challenge to meet the needs of those less fortunate.Principles of MYODB | Mind Your Own Damn Business Politics (Source: Collecting my Thoughts) Sat, 06 Mar 2010 05:00:00 +0100 824012 http://joblist.ala.org/modules/jobseeker/controller.cfm?rssjobid=14547 Integrated Library System (ILS) Coordinator (Umass Amherst Libraries, Massachusetts) Integrated Library System (ILS) Coordinator Librarian II or III The University of Massachusetts seeks candidates for the position of Integrated Library System (ILS) Coordinator. Reporting to the Director of Libraries and the Five Colleges Librarians Council through the Director of Libraries, this position leads the management and ongoing utilization of the Five Colleges Libraries Aleph integrated library system, related projects and auxiliary services. ... Sat, 06 Mar 2010 00:40:02 +0100 823806 http://feeds.guardian.co.uk/~r/theguardian/books/rss/~3/GhiFur-3RQc/ian-mcewan-solar The novelist explains to Nicholas Wroe why he's chosen to grapple with climate change in his new book, SolarJust inside the front door of Ian McEwan's London home, the one in the shadow of the BT Tower made famous in his novel Saturday, is the obligatory recycling box full of paper, plastic and glass. "Of course we recycle," he laughs. "Who doesn't? And I'm all in favour of cutting 10% off our carbon. And of domestic solar panels. Anything that slows our consumption is useful. But ultimately I don't really think the bottle bank is going to get us out of this. And being virtuous is not going to get us out of it either. Civilisation is going to need another energy source."McEwan's own view – having been persuaded by thinkers such as Stewart Brand, and despite his own long-held suspicions of the industry – is that nuclear energy is probably our best bet in the medium term. Michael Beard, Nobel prize-winning physicist, glutton and the protagonist of McEwan's latest novel, Solar, has an even more technologically complex solution. His work in the field of artificial photosynthesis as a way of harnessing the sun's power has made him rich and famous. Beard got his Nobel for "modifying Einstein's photovoltaics", and McEwan enthusiastically explains that the bleeding-edge science in the book is real, if some way from practical application. "If you go to America the amount of ingenuity being deployed, and the private capital – until this present recession – being invested in nanotechnology and solar energy is astonishing."For McEwan science is the road not taken, and he talks slightly enviously about his geneticist son's work and training. At the age of 16 he "agonised" at school over the arts or science route. "My maths was actually pretty mediocre, but I did love science and eventually even 'got' calculus, although I always felt if I so much as sneezed I would probably lose it again. ... Sat, 06 Mar 2010 00:08:11 +0100 823792 http://feeds.guardian.co.uk/~r/theguardian/books/rss/~3/vFBriwVFK0s/hanif-kureishi-collected-stories-tayler A sense of urgency makes up for a lack of range in Hanif Kureishi's stories, says Christopher TaylerDuring the 1980s and early 90s, Hanif Kureishi's screenplays, novels and plays made him not only a famous writer but a talismanic figure to young Asian Britons and metropolitan liberals of anti-Thatcherite stamp. Like Philip Roth, with whom he was friendly, he served as a glamorously provocative pin-up to second and third-generation immigrants brought up to be unassuming and well behaved. In his screenplay for My Beautiful Laundrette (1985) and his novel The Buddha of Suburbia (1990), pop music, sex and cultural self-invention were lined up against Tory England and suburban self-denial, with little doubt about which side Kureishi favoured.His novel The Black Album (1995) and the story "My Son the Fanatic", which he adapted into a movie, also tackled the confluence of Islam and identity politics. By the late 90s, though, ageing, divorce and disillusionment were increasingly becoming his stock in trade. Patrice Chéreau's film Intimacy (2001), adapted from Kureishi's writings, distils some of the key ingredients of the later, sadder work: forlorn drug-taking, affectless extra-marital sex, grimy London locations.The pieces gathered in Kureishi's enormous Collected Stories date exclusively from the later part of his career. The book reprints the collections Love in a Blue Time (1997), Midnight All Day (1999) and The Body (2002), adding only a slim volume's worth of new material. In consequence, it has a hung-over feel; in spite of the sexual charge to many of the stories, Kureishi's past as a greedy celebrant of urban transgression is mostly a rueful memory.Again and again, the characters look back on their 70s radicalism and 80s prosperity with a mixture of nostalgia, bewilderment and regret. ... Sat, 06 Mar 2010 00:06:45 +0100 823798 http://info.pop.psu.edu/2010/03/05/5th-advanced-training-institute-on-health-behavior-theory/ The PRI Library has received announcement of the 5th Advanced Training Institute on Health Behavior Theory to be held July 25 to August 1, 2010 in Madison Wisconsin. (Source: News from the PRI Library and Data Archive) Fri, 05 Mar 2010 21:55:16 +0100 823899 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Blogjunction/~3/23GuKXRtO0A/ We encourage those of you attending PLA2010 to attend this session put together by the Self-Represented Litigation Network: Public Libraries and Access to Justice (Oregon Convention Center Room E145-146), Thursday March 25th at 8:30 AM This session provides tools and training that will help public libraries serve as gateways to justice and governmental institutions, with a focus on collaboration with courts, law libraries, and legal aid programs. It introduces information and tools and how public librarians can appropriately help their patrons use these tools, such as those provided by legal aid and courts. Participants will learn about the national network of state Access to Justice Commissions, and how public libraries can participate in these groups. The session will also introduce the online “train the trainer” tools developed by the Self-Represented Litigation Network of the National Center for State Courts, as presented at a recent national conference funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. Participants will receive tips and a template for creating a list of key resources, and ideas on how state access to justice partners can assist in the customization of that listing. For those of you who will not be going to PLA: We have also posted the PowerPoint presentation to WebJunction. This slideshow is absolutely chock full of information and links to additional websites and online resources, so be sure to check it out. Additional material resulting from the Self-Represented Litigation Network’s January training workshop on legal resources will also be posted to WebJunction in the coming weeks. (Source: BlogJunction) Fri, 05 Mar 2010 21:26:21 +0100 824194 http://nnlm.gov/mcr/news_blog/?p=5663 Watch the next College of DuPage online session on March 12, 2010:   Information Literacy Education: A National Overview. March 12, 2010. Free in Nebraska, see Nebraska Library Commission at: http://www.nlc.state.ne.us/training/train.asp Free in Wyoming, and Utah, see: Biographical Center for Research. See: http://www.bcr.org/training/partners/teleconferences/index.html College of DuPage http://www.dupagepress.com/library-learning-network/ And add this to your calendar, too:  Technology Trends in Libraries: Tools, Skills, Staffing, Training. April 9, 2010 All teleconferences are on Fridays from 10:00 – 11:30 Mountain Time, 11:00-12:30 Central Time. (mm) (Source: Midcontinental Region News) Fri, 05 Mar 2010 21:23:43 +0100 823933 http://nnlm.gov/mcr/news_blog/?p=5625 HIV and AIDS Resources will be the subject of the next Spotlight! on National Library of Medicine Resources, presented by Barb Jones, on Wed. March 24.  Tune in at 8:30Mountain Time/9:30 Central Time.   **Note the new starting time! Taking the one-hour class and completing the exercises and class evaluation makes you eligible to receive 1 Medical Library Association Continuing Education credit. This online training is FREE. You will need Internet access and a phone.  Log onto https://webmeeting.nih.gov/mcr . You’ll sign in as a guest, enter your phone number when prompted and the system will call you! Register online at http://tinyurl.com/mcrclasses (registration is not required but is appreciated)  .   Captioning available upon request to mmagee@unmc.edu. (mm) (Source: Midcontinental Region News) Fri, 05 Mar 2010 20:33:51 +0100 823935 http://jobs.nasig.org/?p=709 Technical Services Coordinator Northeastern Illinois University, Chicago, Illinois ANNOUNCEMENT OF PROFESSIONAL OPENING Available Summer 2010 POSITION: Library Technical Services Coordinator, full-time, twelve month, tenure-track faculty appointment in a collective bargaining unit. Position reports to the Associate University Librarian for Systems, Technical and Access Services. SALARY & BENEFITS: Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental and vision benefits, 24 days vacation and participation in the Illinois State Universities Retirement System. RESPONSIBILITIES: Coordinates technical services functions and staff in a broad range of activities related to acquisitions, cataloging and the management of electronic resources. Participates in the management of library systems related to technical services. Performs complex original and adaptive cataloging of all formats. Assists in the development and oversight of unit processes for OPAC authority control, database maintenance, and other catalog enhancements. Participates as part of the collective Technical Services Team in the ongoing assessment of policies and procedures across all technical services units. Supervises and trains 7.0 FTE technical services staff. May serve as subject specialist in designated area. Participation in professional organizations, service in library and university governance, and appropriate research/creative activities are expected and required for tenure. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: ALA accredited MLS degree and a second master’s degree. Evidence of 5+ years progressively responsible experience in technical services, including acquisitions, cataloging, serials and e-resource management. Recent supervisory experience managing one or more technical service units. Demonstrated knowledge of current standards, best practices and emerging trends in technical services. ... Fri, 05 Mar 2010 19:01:55 +0100 823930 http://joblist.ala.org/modules/jobseeker/controller.cfm?rssjobid=14537 Library Director (City of Danville, Virginia) City of Danville, Virginia Human Service Department Library Director The City of Danville is seeking an experienced, dynamic Library Director to take a leadership role in managing, directing and coordinating activities of the City’s Public Library and Public Law Library. The Library serves a population of 48,000 with a collection of over 100,000, an annual circulation of over 230,000 and a staff of 13 full-time (two professional positions) and nine part-time employees. The Library Director reports directly to the Director of Human Services. ... Fri, 05 Mar 2010 11:40:01 +0100 823585 http://www.docuticker.com/?p=32965 ABC Unveils Jobs Proposal for the Construction Industry Source: Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) today unveiled its 2010 Job Creation Proposal, a wide-ranging package of recommendations that will help to stimulate the construction industry and put Americans back to work. … In order to kick-start the lagging economy and put the men and women of the construction industry back to work, ABC recommends the following: eliminating uncertainty in the business environment by calling on Congress and the administration to focus on free-enterprise initiatives and open competition instead of anti-business legislative and regulatory proposals; increasing access to capital for new construction projects and viable, low-risk projects/contracts that simply need funding in order for work to commence; providing meaningful tax relief and reducing the tax burden on hard-working Americans and small businesses; enacting a national comprehensive energy plan that includes new construction and upgrades to the nation’s insufficient and crumbling infrastructure; allowing the entire construction industry workforce to participate in federally funded or federally assisted projects; and supporting construction training programs that will attract new skilled workers. + Job Creation Outline (Source: Docuticker) Fri, 05 Mar 2010 11:29:16 +0100 823636 http://lorelibrarian.wordpress.com/2010/03/05/chartership-portfolio-forum/ On Wednesday I attended a Chartership Portfolio Forum – one of the CPD25 ‘Professional Qualifications Support Workshops’. I wasn’t too sure what to expect from it – the information on the website wasn’t very descriptive of what this particular session would cover. It got off to a bad start as well – due to start at 4, it actually started at 10 past – frustrating when you have rushed to get there on time. One of the speakers hadn’t arrived, and there seemed to be a lot of umming and ahhing over what to do. Finally they started the session with a talk from a recent successful chartership candidate. She had a few useful tips for us. The first thing she mentioned was that she had found the CPD25 courses  useful (kind of preaching to the choir, but never mind). She then said that she was unusual as she had been qualified for 10 years before Chartering, and that ‘Chartership is aimed at people at the start of their career’, though I don’t agree with this – it is something I had considered briefly earlier in my career, but only recently have I felt it was a relevant use of my time. I would say it is aimed at people who want to affirm their commitment to the profession, who want to take an opportunity to develop themselves personally and professionally, and who work in a place (company/sector) where chartership is valued (as opposed to some of my previous workplaces where it was seen as a waste of time). She went on to say that she had struggled with the criteria and found them unclear – and I noticed lots of people nodding at this. It would be nicer if they were expressed in a more friendly style, with less management-speak, my brain tends to switch off at phrases like ‘ experiential and developmental activities’. ... Fri, 05 Mar 2010 10:26:48 +0100 824407 http://www.hsdl.org/hslog/?q=node/5414 Start: 04/23/2010 - 08:00 End: 04/23/2010 - 17:00 Timezone: US/Eastern The Virginia Gang Investigators Association is hosting a training Outlaw Motorcycle Gangs, Juggalo’s to increase awareness about motorcycle gangs and the Juggalo’s in particular. This training will take place in Chesterfield, Virginia on April 23, 2010. Training is open to members of law enforcement and identification will be checked. “With the increase of Outlaw Motorcycle Gang activity throughout Virginia, the Virginia Gang Investigators Association will present training on current gang laws, the history of outlaw motorcycle gangs, outlaw motorcycle gang identifiers, overview of the Hells Angles (sic), Mongols, Outlaws and outlaw motorcycle gangs in Virginia.” (Source: HSDL Weblog - On the HomeFront) Thu, 04 Mar 2010 20:49:29 +0100 823383 http://www.cla-net.org/weblog/2010/03/2010_california.php Please visit the 2010 Summer Reading Workshop page to view this year's summer reading training workshop and find information on: setting the scene and decorating the library; programming ideas for children, teens, and adults, including storytimes, book discussions, games, crafts, environmental programming, and programming on a budget; offsite summer reading programs; teen volunteers; and planning your adult summer reading program. The workshop is divided up by topic for ease of viewing, and powerpoint presentations and handouts are also available for download. If you have any questions or would like to provide feedback on the videos, please email Natalie Cole at ncole@cla-net.org. For full information on the 2010 California Summer Reading Program, please visit http://www.cla-net.org/summer-reading. The workshop took place on November 5, 2009, at the Arthur F. Turner Community Library in West Sacramento, a branch of Yolo County Library. It was presented by CLA in partnership with the NorthNet Library System. Thank you to the members of CLA's 2010 California Summer Reading Program steering committee for preparing and presenting our workshops, and to Infopeople for hosting the videos on their server. The California Summer Reading Program is a project of the California Library Association, supported by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act, administered in California by the State Librarian. Submitted by: Natalie Cole, PhD Programs Director California Library Association (Source: CLA Weblog) Thu, 04 Mar 2010 18:57:19 +0100 824696 http://joblist.ala.org/modules/jobseeker/controller.cfm?rssjobid=14534 Science Librarian (University of Nebraska) The University of Nebraska-Lincoln Libraries seeks a highly energetic, creative, and knowledgeable, science librarian. This 12-month, tenure-track position follows the scholar-practitioner model providing instruction and reference for the sciences. Both entry-level and experienced librarians are encouraged to apply. The Science Librarian reports to the Chair of Research and Instructional Services and liaises with the department of Nutrition and Health Sciences, Food Science and Technology and Entomology. Responsibilities: -Provides reference and instructional services in-person and via electronic means. -Evaluates, selects, and reviews materials and information resources for inclusion in the collection; manage the collection budget in assigned areas. ... Thu, 04 Mar 2010 09:30:03 +0100 823260 http://joblist.ala.org/modules/jobseeker/controller.cfm?rssjobid=14533 Assistant Director for Public Services (Carroll County Public Library, Maryland) The Carroll County Public Library seeks a talented, innovative and energetic leader with proven collaborative management skills to serve as Assistant Director for Public Services. Located in the Baltimore-Washington metropolitan area, Carroll County Public Library (CCPL) has six branches serving a community of 170,260 residents spread over 449 square miles. Since 1994, CCPL has had the highest per capita circulation in Maryland. In 2009, customers made 1,042,619 visits to CCPL library branches. ... Thu, 04 Mar 2010 09:30:03 +0100 823257 http://mblc.state.ma.us/jobs/find_jobs/rss.php?job_id=6001 The Monson Free Library and Reading Room Association, a private non-profit organization located in Monson, MA, a small community of fewer than 10,000 residents is currently seeking an energetic and resourceful Library Director. The library director will be responsible for all operations of the library. The library director will collaborate with the library Board of Directors and Association to develop short and long range plans for the library. He/she will also partner with diverse library, school, town, and community groups to cultivate and deliver programs that promote reading, cultural awareness and life long learning. The library director's responsibilities include: planning and supervising the operations of the library programs and procedures, overseeing and monitoring staff, assigning personnel and developing work schedules, maintaining personnel records, and conducting house training of staff and volunteers. In addition, he/she will be accountable for preparing and monitoring the library budget, overseeing payroll and payment of bills, as well as organizing and writing grants for library funding. (Source: MBLC Job Listings) Thu, 04 Mar 2010 09:23:56 +0100 823264 http://vancouverlawlib.blogspot.com/2010/03/aperture-3-low-cost-facial-recognition.html One of my first jobs in LIS was in the UVic Archives between 1989-93. I worked under then University Archivist Chris Petter on the historical photo collections; mostly moving slides & photos into acid free housing, and then describing the photos at hand.While I'm not an Apple user, I did recently come across an interesting feature in the new version of Apple's Aperture 3 called 'Faces' that might have helped the photo identification process. Through proper training, the Faces feature can apply names to your personal photo collection.For the photographers out there, this sounds like a fantastic feature. Just in terms of the raw volume of digital images that most create. But what about using this application for an Archival institutional collection? If it isn't being used in some capacity already, this would seem to be a low-cost & valuable tactic.I'd be very interested if any Archivists come across this post and are willing to chime in with a comment from their daily experience. I'm presuming that facial recognition technology has traditionally been too costly for most Archival programmes. But I could be completely wrong. (Source: Vancouver Law Librarian Blog) Thu, 04 Mar 2010 05:00:00 +0100 823987 http://digital-scholarship.com/digitalkoans/2010/03/03/integrated-library-system-ils-coordinator-at-university-of-massachusetts/ The University of Massachusetts is recruiting an Integrated Library System (ILS) Coordinator. Here's an excerpt from the ad: Reporting to the Director of Libraries and the Five Colleges Librarians Council through the Director of Libraries, this position leads the management and ongoing utilization of the Five Colleges Libraries Aleph integrated library system, related projects and auxiliary services. Working with the UMass Amherst Libraries ILS Unit and Systems & Web Management Department staff, the primary Aleph contact(s) at each of the member libraries, the Aleph Advisory Group, and the Five Colleges functional committees, the Coordinator facilitates communication and project efforts among the libraries and within the shared Aleph system including maintaining common configuration tables, troubleshooting problem reports, writing custom reports, coordinating software patches and upgrades, and providing training and documentation to library staff. This position serves as the information conduit between vendors and the Five Colleges Libraries, including advocacy, possible enhancements, special ILS-related projects, and auxiliary services. The incumbent is expected to maintain a broad and detailed mastery of Aleph and other core applications while contributing to and advancing the collaborative vision of the Five Colleges Libraries. Related Posts Head, Circulation & Systems Technology at Bowie State University Integrated Library System Project Manager at Linda Hall Library Academic Librarian, Automation Librarian at University of Wisconsin-Fond du Lac Systems Specialist/Library Systems & Application Administration at University of Kansas Director, Integrated Library Systems at University of Southern California (Source: DigitalKoans) Thu, 04 Mar 2010 03:02:26 +0100 824004 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/teleread/KHnj/~3/wVWbrMg8OUw/ Here are some quick notes about the iPad and related matters. Last month I reported on TechCrunch’s article about the highest number of paid apps in the iPhone app store being e-books. (There were still more games than e-books, but a higher percentage of them were free.) Now Matthew Ingram at GigaOm reports that for the first time, the total number of book-related apps (most of them app-books) now outnumbers the total number of games in the App Store. There are over 26,000 books, but only about 24,000 games. Some of this may have to do with last month’s 5,000-app explicit app purge—it is possible a higher number of those explicit apps might have been games, which would have lowered that category more than the e-book category. 9 to 5 Mac reports that a Los Angeles Examiner blogger claims to have confirmed that the iPad will be arriving in Apple stores for employee training on March 10th, March 26 is a likely release date, and the 3G model will not be available until April or May May. TV commercials will start airing on March 15th, emphasizing the iPad’s e-book-reading capabilities. (Examiner is a local/regional freelance news blog. In the interest of full disclosure, I also write some occasional pieces for the local Springfield, Missouri Examiner.) AT&T says it does not expect to see many new wireless contracts from the iPad. According to Reuters: While AT&T has agreed to provide wireless connections to the iPad tablet computer, Randall Stephenson said he does not expect the device to result in many new service subscriptions for AT&T as consumers will instead use Wi-Fi or prepaid services, where they do not have to sign a service contract. But wait, I thought AT&T was providing those prepaid services. Jobs said you could pay for it month by month without any contract lock-in? Why would AT&T get “subscriptions” out of it to begin with? Digg us. Slashdot us. Facebook us. Twitter us. Share the news. ... Wed, 03 Mar 2010 19:29:44 +0100 823122 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TechsourceBlog/~3/eW46LUgaYsY/librarything-delivers-mobile-access-to-library-catalogs.html This article appears in the Match 2010 issue of Smart Libraries Newsletter, available for purchase here. -Dan Freeman One of the most interesting mobile applications demonstrated at the ALA Midwinter Meeting came from outside the ILS vendors. LibaryThing, a company that has found a niche in adding value to existing library catalogs, has created a mobile app that can be used with almost any of the major automation platforms, allowing a broad range of libraries to create a mobile presence at a very low price. LibraryAnywhere, developed by LibraryThing, provides an inexpensive solution for libraries to engage their users with mobile devices. It includes features that will enable libraries to offer mobile users access to their online catalogs, including the ability to search the library’s collection and to perform services such as viewing currently charged items and to requesting or renewing materials. It’s designed to be a functional mobile online catalog with a reasonable set of features. No mobile interface offers the full set of capabilities found in full-fledged Web versions, but they attempt to focus on the features most needed and that can be operated through the more limited controls and keyboards of mobile devices. LibraryAnywhere also helps mobile users discover the libraries participating in the service. Features expected in subsequent versions include the ability to return search results in response to queries submitted through a simple SMS text message. LibraryThing designed LibraryAnywhere to work regardless of the automation system used by the library and for library users with all types of devices. It currently supports most of the major integrated library systems, including SirsiDynix Symphony, Horizon and Dynix sites using the HIP online catalog, Millennium from Innovative Interfaces, Destiny and InfoCentre from Follett Software Company, Voyager from Ex Libris, Polaris, and Alexandria. It also supports a wide range of mobile devices. ... Wed, 03 Mar 2010 15:11:23 +0100 824684 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/teleread/KHnj/~3/s_K8NpICH4k/ Besides ebooks, one of my favorite things to view on my Sony reader is newspapers. Not just today’s newspapers, but historical ones. Being a history fan, it’s a great way to keep up with current topics I’m researching for my blog, Adventures in History (http://history.writingwithtony.com). Do you like old newspapers as well? If so, let me share with you one of my favorite resources as well some tips and tricks on getting the information to your reading device of choice. Chronicling America The Library of Congress Chronicling America Project, located at http://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/, is my all time favorite site for viewing newspapers. With over a million pages and full digital coverage from the late 1800’s up through the early 1920’s, from stories of the pioneer West to the “growing up” of America after World War One, there’s a lot of great stuff to get interested in! Getting started on the site, you need to remember there are two options offered: A regular searchable index of newspapers (the directory), and the digitized portion, which is the option we’re talking about today. It’s important to know that as you conduct your search, that every word on every page is searchable, the pages having been digitized with OCR software. If you have a specific topic or keyword that you are interested in, then you will probably start with a “phrase” or keyword search to get going. If you’re just browsing, then you can view resources by state, title, and even year of coverage. A nice feature offered by the site is the ability to construct searches with a “proximity” operator, which can help you with very specific keyword and topic searches. Results can be viewed and sorted by relevance, state, title and even date in a thumbnail or list style format. Individual pieces launch in their own viewer, with controls to zoom in or out as well as look closer at individual stories. ... Wed, 03 Mar 2010 12:40:44 +0100 823132 http://www.traffick.com/2010/03/go-deep-with-our-paid-search-training.asp Are you and your company dabbling in paid search, but feel that you're far from maximizing the assets you have? Or you're thinking about investing, but don't know how to get fully up to speed in the shortest time possible? Or maybe you were into it five or six years ago but need a serious refresher course, or are an SEO, developer, or another related professional looking to diversify your skill set.Well, you can browse the forums or sample the short presentations at the conferences, but to get as much as possible in the shortest possible space of time, nothing beats a full day of paid search training, with detail-by-detail examinations of fundamentals, new ideas, live workshop sessions, and more.Led by me and Mona Elesseily, the Page Zero paid search training course takes place in conjunction with SES New York on March 22, 2010. What's even better - you can take 20% off the already low price if you use coupon code SESPPC20 when you sign up.Check out the agenda, and sign up early to avoid disappointment. ----- Download a FREE E-Book by Andrew Goodman: Google AdWords: A Brave New World Are you new to search marketing and looking to come up to speed quickly to Google AdWords? Or maybe you’ve just fallen a tiny bit behind, and you’re looking to re-engage with the latest thinking. If so, Andrew's free e-book is for you. (Source: Traffick) Wed, 03 Mar 2010 05:00:00 +0100 824526 http://www.cla.ca/divisions/cacul/regenerations/2010/03/ambassador-visit-to-slis.html This week, I was fortunate to convene an ambassador visit organized by CACUL's Re:Generations committee (thanks Christina and Dale!) at the University of Alberta's School of Library and Information Studies (SLIS). Our thanks go out to LISSA (SLIS's Library and Information Studies Student Association) for providing bagels and other snacks which were greatly appreciated over the course of the lunch hour!On the panel, we were fortunate to have two librarians representing the University of Alberta Libraries, as well as a librarian from MacEwan University and King's University College. The strength of the panel was the breadth of the experience, from new librarian to experienced librarian to library director. Also, the diverse natures of the academic libraries the panel represented, including large research university, medium size and small college environments, gave the students present a wide range of opinions to consider. Our hour long session was structured as an informal Question & Answer session. The students were eager to ask questions, and the range of questions differed as much as the range of experience on the panel!A popular topic was current academic library trends, and the panel discussed issues such as the:state of the post-recession job market increasing emphasis placed on user experienceshift from library as a place for books to a place of social gatheringincreasing importance of information literacy instructiondelivery of library services and programs to students who are already technically savvyThe panel also discussed doing research and obtaining tenue - the extend of which differently greatly depending on the institution. All librarians stressed the importance of marketing the library to and nurturing relationships with faculty. Also mentioned were possible conferences to attend (don't forget about ALA!), professional development opportunities and training provided to new-hires. ... Wed, 03 Mar 2010 05:00:00 +0100 823373 http://information-literacy.blogspot.com/2010/03/tipping-scales-tackling-information.html On 29 June 2010, at the British Dental Association, London, UK, there is a joint UKeiG/ BDA Knowledge Management meeting: Tipping the scales: tackling information obesity to ensure productive and sustainable information resources. Sessions will include: Identifying information obesity: structural, individual and community-level explanations; How information literacy helps: and how it is limited; Cognitive biases, and why they matter; How organisations affect the way we think; The holistic approach to IL: subjective, objective and inter-subjective value; Problem-based learning; student- and community-led research projects. More information at http://www.ukeig.org.uk/training/index.htmlPhoto by Sheila Webber: Student elections are underway, traditional signs are still used. (Source: Information Literacy Weblog) Wed, 03 Mar 2010 05:00:00 +0100 823179 http://www.slaw.ca/2010/03/02/recruitment-2-0/ It’s March. Soon the doors of universities and colleges will be flung open, and a stream of students will emerge. Somewhat pasty, a little dazed from the efforts of final exams and papers, they have only one thing on their minds – JOBS. The University of Toronto’s i-School has already had its job fair. Governments are starting the hunt for summer students, and new grads are looking for that first job. It’s a heady time for students and employers alike. I thought it would be appropriate to offer some reflections and tips for job hunters and employers. Are you in it for the long or short term? Job seekers: Think about what you’re looking for. Are you joining the organization looking for stability? Learning opportunities? Promotions? There are no wrong answers to this question, but you should give it thought before you walk into an interview. It’s very likely that you’ll be asked. Employers: It’s easy to assume we’re always looking for someone we can train and keep forever, but this isn’t always true. The impending retirement of a significant portion of the labour force means that succession planning is (or should be) top of mind. Are we looking for someone we can develop and build into a management role, or someone that we can count in that position for years to come? Is it realistic to think that every applicant is looking to put down roots? It is important to ask the applicants how they see the position fitting into their career strategy. You may not be their ultimate destination, but perhaps you can offer a quality learning experience, while benefiting from their energy and ideas. Get yourself known Students have many opportunities to get their names before employers – practica, co-op placements, involvement in student government can all be excellent ways for the profession to find you. Librarianship is more about your ability to make connections than it is about your ability to study. ... Wed, 03 Mar 2010 01:57:05 +0100 824459 http://www.docuticker.com/?p=32914 NASA Should Strengthen Suborbital Program Source: National Research Council NASA’s suborbital program — which conducts research using aircraft, balloons, and rockets — enables cutting-edge research in areas such as climate science and astrophysics and is vital in developing technologies and training personnel, says a new report from the National Research Council. The report recommends that NASA reorder its priorities to increase funding for the program and create a new leadership position to coordinate it. Read full report for free online. (National Academies Press) (Source: Docuticker) Tue, 02 Mar 2010 19:35:55 +0100 822812 http://feeds.guardian.co.uk/~r/theguardian/books/rss/~3/8mTvn-zx9Wc/abraham-sutzkever-obituary Last great Yiddish poet and a defender of his languageFew mastered the intricacies of Yiddish with the passion and aplomb of the last great poet of the language, Abraham Sutzkever, who has died aged 96. Sutzkever's work, which focused on his experiences of the Holocaust, was translated into 30 languages. He rescued Yiddish texts during the second world war, and for six decades battled to revive a Yiddish literary tradition when most of its European speakers had perished.Sutzkever felt himself "stung with song by a fiery bee" in his youth. He was born in Smorgon, an industrial town in Tsarist-ruled White Russia. Jews suffered pogroms as the town passed between Russian and German control during the first world war. Sutzkever's father, a rabbi by training, moved the family to Omsk, in Siberia, and re-established his leather-crafting business, but died at 30. His father's death coloured the budding poet's early verse.By 1921, Sutzkever had moved to Vilna (now Vilnius, capital of an independent Lithuania). His exposure to Polish poetry at high school profoundly influenced his earlier work. Vilna had now blossomed into the hub of a vibrant secular Yiddish cultural renaissance.Siberia inspired his 1936 epic poem, Sibir, full of child's-eye-view imagery, of stars blown by the wind, moonshine and icy rivers, and the fire ceremonies of the Kyrgyz people, whose language he learned. Marc Chagall, a friend, illustrated a 1953 edition of Sibir, his etchings mirroring Sutzkever's words. In 1936, the visiting Austrian novelist Joseph Roth "discovered" Sutzkever, and the next year the Yiddish Pen Club published his first volume of poetry, Blond Dawn. The titles of his verse, such as In the Knapsack of the Wind and Gypsy Autumn, reflect his transcendental love of nature.In June 1941, the Nazis overran Vilna, killed 5,000 Jews and corralled survivors into two ghettos. ... Tue, 02 Mar 2010 18:56:06 +0100 822899 http://mblc.state.ma.us/jobs/find_jobs/rss.php?job_id=5999 The University of Massachusetts seeks candidates for the position of Integrated Library System (ILS) Coordinator. Reporting to the Director of Libraries and the Five Colleges Librarians Council through the Director of Libraries, this position leads the management and ongoing utilization of the Five Colleges Libraries Aleph integrated library system, related projects and auxiliary services. Working with the UMass Amherst Libraries ILS Unit and Systems & Web Management Department staff, the primary Aleph contact(s) at each of the member libraries, the Aleph Advisory Group, and the Five Colleges functional committees, the Coordinator facilitates communication and project efforts among the libraries and within the shared Aleph system including maintaining common configuration tables, troubleshooting problem reports, writing custom reports, coordinating software patches and upgrades, and providing training and documentation to library staff. This position serves as the information conduit between vendors and the Five Colleges Libraries, including advocacy, possible enhancements, special ILS-related projects, and auxiliary services. The incumbent is expected to maintain a broad and detailed mastery of Aleph and other core applications while contributing to and advancing the collaborative vision of the Five Colleges Libraries. (Source: MBLC Job Listings) Tue, 02 Mar 2010 18:24:05 +0100 822753 http://www.resourceshelf.com/2010/03/02/new-imls-and-sgs-issue-report-on-the-preservation-of-world-cultural-heritage/ From the Announcement: The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) and the Salzburg Global Seminar announce release of the report, “Connecting to the World’s Collections: Making the Case for Conservation and Preservation of Our Cultural Heritage” based on a seminar held in Salzburg, Austria, October 28-November 1, 2009. The seminar, part of the IMLS’s multi-year initiative on collections care, Connecting to Collections: A Call to Action, explored global themes related to conservation and preservation, including international needs, issues, perspectives, and accomplishments. [Snip] The report includes practical recommendations to ensure optimal collections conservation worldwide and the Salzburg Declaration on the Conservation and Preservation of Cultural, which was passed by 60 participants hailing from 32 countries. The session combined presentations by leading experts in conservation and preservation throughout the world with small working groups tasked to make recommendations for future action in key areas, including emergency preparedness, education and training, public awareness, new preservation approaches, and assessment and planning. To access these resources, click here. Access Full Text Report: “Connecting to the World’s Collections: Making the Case for Conservation and Preservation of Our Cultural Heritage” Sources: IMLS, SGS (Source: ResourceShelf) Tue, 02 Mar 2010 17:16:28 +0100 822853 http://www.hsdl.org/hslog/?q=node/5403 Volume I: Drug and Chemical Control Volume II: Money Laundering and Financial Crimes The 2010 International Narcotics Control Strategy Report (INCSR) is an annual report by the Department of State to Congress that describes the efforts of key countries to attack all aspects of the international drug trade in Calendar Year 2009. Volume 1 covers drug and chemical control activities. Volume 2 covers money laundering and financial crimes. The report highlights progress in Afghanistan’s drug smuggling arena. The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) have been reshaping assistance programs in Afghanistan over the course of the last year to move away from a focus on eradication (especially by outsiders), and to focus more on an interdiction and institution-building effort, as well as an effort to develop more fully alternative livelihoods with a very strong emphasis on agriculture and on subsistence agriculture. In addressing the widespread drug smuggling at the border with Mexico, the DEA is collaborating on a cooperation program that provides equipment and training for Mexican border authorities and Mexican law enforcement authorities so that they can better detect bulk cash smuggling. Drug cartel operations in Mexico lead to greater spillover affects not only at the border but more broadly into the United States and some of the border communities can be not nearly as affected as some of the more inland areas. read more (Source: HSDL Weblog - On the HomeFront) Tue, 02 Mar 2010 17:16:00 +0100 822731 http://hedgehoglibrarian.blogspot.com/2010/03/book-review-cart-before-corpse-by.html **I received an e-book version of this book as part of my participation in LibraryThing's Early Reviewers program.**The Cart Before the Corpseby Carolyn McSparrenCart Before the Corpse is a cozy mystery, with Merry Abbott trying to figure out who killed the father who she was estranged from for the majority of her life. It comes as the first spin off of a collectively written series called the Mossy Creek Hometown Series. I've not read the latter, but they're floating around the system, so I might try to get through at least the first one.Merry, a horse/carriage trainer and show manager who won't herself drive, learns at the end of a show that her father has been murdered. She drives down to where she had planned to meet her father on his new horse training farm in rural Georgia and, as the heir, must sort out who did it along with deciding whether or not to stay on the farm she now owns. Overall the book was okay, not something I'd have picked up otherwise and not something I'm particularly interested in continuing to read. McSparren, in my opinion, was way too hung up on the idea of reconciliation between father and daughter. Merry felt a whole lot of guilt about picking up her life and moving on after repeatedly being abandoned be her father. It felt overly forced for her to spend nearly the entire book blaming herself for not reaching out earlier to a man who had rejected her. But that could just be my cynical opinion.  As the local law is never enough in these books, a GBI agent was brought in to provide the cop side of the story as well as being the potential love interest for Merry. The voice of the character was decent, though I didn't feel like we got enough of his story to really care about him. He seemed like a potentially interesting character. Probably the best character was Peggy Caldwell, Merry's father's landlady and friend. ... Tue, 02 Mar 2010 15:15:00 +0100 822865 http://www.slis.indiana.edu/careers/view_job_specific.php?job_id=6952 State: Kentucky ACA Digital Library of Appalachia Project Director (Revised and Reposted) Job Summary: The Digital Library of Appalachia Project Director is a two-year grant-funded position working within the Appalachian College Association (ACA) that is responsible for upgrading and enhancing the Digital Library of Appalachia (DLA). The ACA is a consortium of 36 private institutions serving the Appalachian regions of Kentucky, North Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia. The DLA provides online access to archival and historical materials related to the culture of the southern and central Appalachian region. The contents of the DLA are drawn from special collections of ACA member institutions. Job Responsibilities: The Digital Library of Appalachia Project Director reports to the Coordinator of Library Programs and works collaboratively with other program staff. The Project Director: • Contributes to the building and promotion of the DLA and its resources to other ACA institutions and the scholarly community at large, including the addition of archival materials, maintaining and updating the DLA website, and participating in outreach activities. • Designs and implements workflows for digitization and metadata application. • Works with external organizations to upgrade the hardware and software and contract for training for ACA institutions. • Provides follow-up and as needed training at all participating institutions. • Maintains documentation on training, policies, procedures, and guidelines. • Collects, compiles, analyzes and distributes statistics detailing the activities of the DLA, including, but not limited to: database usage statistics, event attendance data, and any data required for external reporting. • Participates in consortia-wide committees established to further the mission of the DLA. • Explores and develops future grant possibilities in collaboration with the Coordinator of Library Programs. ... Tue, 02 Mar 2010 08:50:02 +0100 822595 http://www.slis.indiana.edu/careers/view_job_specific.php?job_id=6953 State: California This position is located in Mountain View, CA. The area: Corporate Engineering - Support In little more than a decade, Google created one of the world's largest global computing infrastructures for both internal and external use. We built it – and will continue to develop and support it – with the world's most talented administrators. Chances are that we exceed every example of a "large installation" you have encountered in your experience as a network, systems or security professional. Using our unique technologies along with open source tools, we keep Google's customer-facing products running, robust and secure. Our objective is to create solutions that allow people to work and communicate in new and innovative ways – giving back to the world's technical community whenever we can. ​The role: Internal Technology Resident As part of our commitment to hire and develop top talent, Google has created the Internal Technology Residency Program for recent and experienced university graduates. Based in our Corporate Headquarters in Mountain View, California, this 26 month program is an immersion into end to end IT support at Google. Residents learn what it takes to support and scale Google’s internal technology from our infrastructure to the end user. The program is broken into 3 areas: Training and Development, Front-Line Support, and an Internal Rotation Training and Development The IT Residency program will equip residents not only with the skills they need to do their job now, but those they’ll need as a future IT leader. You will choose from tailored learning and development tracks that map to your career interests and goals. Core IT competencies will complement specialized training in the following areas: Networking/Infrastructure, Hardware, Mobile Device Management, Multi-Platform System Administration, Enterprise Deployment, Communication Technology (video and voice) and People/Project Management. ... Tue, 02 Mar 2010 08:50:02 +0100 822594 http://www.slis.indiana.edu/careers/view_job_specific.php?job_id=6955 State: Florida REPORTS TO: Dean of University Libraries SALARY: Minimum starting salary $122,500; Actual salary will reflect selected applicant’s qualification REQUISITION #: TBD DEADLINE: Search will remain open until the position is filled. Applicant submissions will be reviewed beginning February 28, 2010 REPORT DATE: Preference is for the selected individual to report for duty no later than May 15, 2010. Please note that this posting has specific instructions for the submission of application materials - see our website at: http://web.uflib.ufl.edu/pers/careers.htm or the APPLICATION PROCESS section below for further details. Failure to submit all of the required documents may result in the application not being considered. JOB SUMMARY: The Associate Dean for Scholarly Resources and Research Services is responsible for the administration of the scholarly resources and research services of the Smathers Libraries, exclusive of the Health Science Center Libraries which reports directly to the Dean of University Libraries. The five branch library Chairs report directly to this position. In all, the Associate Dean for Scholarly Resources and Research Services coordinates the efforts of 116 staff and faculty with responsibilities for approximately $7,800,000 in appropriated funds for library materials. For descriptions of the units and organizational structure of the Smathers Libraries, please refer to the Libraries’ organizational chart at http://www.uflib.ufl.edu/backpage.html. An organizational chart reflecting the Associate Dean for Scholarly Resources and Research Services’ responsibilities can be found at: http://www.uflib.ufl.edu/admin/Smathers_Libraries_draft_org_chart.pdf. ... Tue, 02 Mar 2010 08:50:02 +0100 822592 http://www.slis.indiana.edu/careers/view_job_specific.php?job_id=6956 State: South Carolina www.myrcpl.com Vacancy #10SE-0112 Location: Southeast Regional Branch Library, 7421 Garners Ferry Road, Columbia, SC 29209. Schedule: Full-time; 37.5 hours per week, including evening and weekend hours. Essential Functions of the Job: Manages a regional library open 66-69 hours per week. Supervises large staff of professionals and paraprofessionals. Responsible for having branch adequately staffed at all hours branch is open. Carries out all personnel duties for branch; interviews, checks references and selects staff; trains and supervises professional and paraprofessional staff; prepares and conducts probationary and annual evaluations; approves employee leave and arranges for staff coverage in emergency situations. Identifies and addresses staff disciplinary problems and /or grievances under the direction of Extension Services Chief and other administrative personnel. Monitors technology; and communicates effectively with appropriate staff when problems with technology occur. Responsible for overseeing operation and maintenance of library building and grounds (HVAC, cleaning, lights, etc.), and responsible for dealing effectively with emergencies related to building and grounds; communicates with appropriate staff. Plans, recommends, and follows through with additions, changes, and updates to facility, as appropriate; responsible for reprogramming or redesigning the physical layout and functionality of the branch, analyzing and responding to changing uses and needs. Resolves circulation problems; often requires dealing with complex circulation situations (out-of-county registrations, non-resident property owners, fines, and lost book problems); interprets and communicates library policies and procedures to patrons and staff. Cultivates partnerships and collaborations with appropriate entities, businesses, cultural and non-profit organizations, etc. ... Tue, 02 Mar 2010 08:50:02 +0100 822591 http://www.slis.indiana.edu/careers/view_job_specific.php?job_id=6957 State: South Carolina www.myrcpl.com Vacancy # 10IS-0215 Location: Information Services Department, Main Library, 1431 Assembly Street, Columbia, SC 29201. Schedule: Full-time; 37.5 hours/week, including one evening per week and every third weekend. Essential Functions of the Job: Answers reference questions for library patrons in the library, over the telephone, by e-mail, by instant messaging, by videoconferencing, and by other electronic means, utilizing print and online resources in Business/Science/Technology Reference, as well as in all other Information Services Departments (General Reference, Periodicals, and Local History). Provides readers advisory services and bibliographic instruction. Compiles subject listings and usage guidelines for print and non-print sources. Conducts interlibrary loan activities. Assists with training of professional and non-professional staff. Assists Information Services department managers in planning for and operation of the departments. Communicates and interprets general library policies and procedures to patrons. May provide assistance for patrons’ career and workforce skills development via the library’s “Job Center” and other library resources. Other Important Responsibilities: Assists patrons in locating and using materials and in use of a variety of library equipment, e.g. microfilm equipment, assistive technology equipment. Assists with collecting and reporting transaction statistics. May assist with the organization and maintenance of department collections, files and databases. May assist with planning, developing materials for, and conducting library research skills workshops. Serves on departmental and library-wide committees. May represent the library at community group meetings. Keeps informed of professional developments; attends professional meetings and training. May conduct tours of the Departments. May serve as night or weekend supervisor of the department. ... Tue, 02 Mar 2010 08:50:02 +0100 822590 http://www.slis.indiana.edu/careers/view_job_specific.php?job_id=6962 State: Missouri UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL MISSOURI LIBRARY SERVICES PUBLIC SERVICES ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF LIBRARY SERVICES/BUSINESS LIBRARIAN The University of Central Missouri seeks a team-oriented, enthusiastic, and innovative individual for the position of Assistant Professor of Library Services/Business Librarian whose role is to provide research services to students and faculty seeking information, particularly in the field of business, selecting materials for business disciplines, and serving as the librarian liaison to the departments in the Harmon College of Business Administration. RESPONSIBILITIES: The responsibilities include aiding patrons in identifying, locating, accessing, evaluating and using information in any format, designing and developing instructional products and teaching tools, providing effective library instruction, and promoting and publicizing library activities and resources, especially in the business disciplines. The successful candidate will be involved in analyzing the business-related collection and selecting/deselecting materials to enhance and keep current the library’s holdings. He/she will be able to employ the latest technologies to aid patrons in their understanding and use of information resources and to develop web page content, online tutorials, and other instructional and information delivery tools. The Business Librarian will participate actively in outreach to faculty and students beyond the walls of the library, may schedule, assign, supervise, and monitor the work of paraprofessional and part-time employees within an assigned area, participate in faculty governance and library governance groups and committees, and engage actively in research and publication that relates to professional librarianship. The Business Librarian reports to the Chair of Public Services. ... Tue, 02 Mar 2010 08:50:02 +0100 822589 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Blogjunction/~3/nVvZ4BlDPSo/ Thanks to everyone who attended our first-ever online conference last month, especially those attendees who took a few minutes to respond to our post-event survey. The main goal for this conference was to give a conference experience to those who would are not able to attend other conferences due to budget issues or other resource constraints. We also wanted to give members an opportunity to try out online learning, social tools, and to collaborate with colleagues from across the miles. Finally, we wanted to pilot the online conference format to evaluate its effectiveness and see if it is something that we could conceive of doing more frequently. I think we can safely say that we met our goals across the board. Here’s what we learned: Of the 1160 people who registered, most were from public libraries (47%) and academic libraries (29%), and more than half serve populations of fewer than 25,000 people. We also had students and unemployed professionals in attendance. The top 5 states in terms of attendance were Indiana, Georgia, Illinois, California, and Minnesota. There were also 39 people from outside of the U.S. who registered. Average attendance at each of the 10 sessions was 291 people. Some folks went to just a few sessions, while some attended every session. We also heard from libraries who set up a room for multiple staff to watch and listen. The top responses to our survey question about what went well was that the in-session chat area was informative and engaging and that technical issues were fixed quickly. Also noted were that the presenters were knowledgable and prepared, that session timing was managed well, and that audience participation was excellent. ... Mon, 01 Mar 2010 22:37:48 +0100 824195 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/LibraryGarden/~3/KwnTHCM1Spw/ A post by Marie L. Radford Nothing thrills a writer/editor more than the joy of finally being able to see a finished book that you have had in the works for many months.  I am delighted to announce that Reference Renaissance: Current and Future Trends is now available from Neal-Schuman!  I had the privilege of working with co-editor Dave Lankes of Syracuse University on the book which captures the latest in the work of researchers and practitioners, updated from their presentations at the first (hugely successful!) Reference Renaissance Conference. Dave is the creative, intellectual, and dynamic force behind the ground-breaking Virtual Reference Desk conferences and books which have provided inspiration and models for the Reference Renaissance events and publications. Anyone interested in the latest buzz should take a look at this book which features current research in reference, including virtual services like IM and live chat, innovative service models, and philosophical approaches. In addition, numerous “reports from the field” chronicle innovative service models, virtual reference successes, marketing, initiatives in staff development and training, and using search engines and other virtual tools. I have authored a chapter with Lynn Silipigni Connaway of OCLC called:  “Getting Better All the Time: Improving Communication and Accuracy in Virtual Reference” that features results and recommendations from our Seeking Synchronicity IMLS, Rutgers, and OCLC, Inc. grant project. Here’s a sneaky – peek from our chapter… The top tip for boosting accuracy when you are providing live chat VR is the following: when asked for specific information, before you push a Web site or URL, check to make sure it contains the precise information requested by the user, not just a general overview of the topic. We found this simple verification step would have increased accuracy from 78% to90% for ready reference questions. ... Mon, 01 Mar 2010 20:59:34 +0100 822966 http://libraryassessment.info/?p=488 The current issue of the LibQUAL+® Update is now available online at: http://libqual.org/documents/admin/LQUpdate_Winter_2010.pdf. Highlights in this issue: * 2009 Survey Wrap-up * 2010 Survey Underway * LibQUAL+® Events: 2010 ALA Midwinter Training Sessions presentations online; Google Analytics, METS, and Value & Impact workshops; 2010 Library Assessment Conference * In-Kind Grant Winners Announced * Bookmark design contest * Spotlight on McGill University Please contact libqual@arl.org with any questions or comments regarding this publication or anything else related to LibQUAL+®. Best, David Library Relations Coordinator, ARL (Source: libraryassessment.info) Mon, 01 Mar 2010 15:04:05 +0100 824283 http://www.docuticker.com/?p=32876 Supporting Parents of Young Children in the Child Welfare System Source: National Center for Children in Poverty Consistent, responsive, and nurturing early relationships foster emotional well-being in young children, as well as create the foundation for the behavioral, social, and cognitive development essential for school readiness. Developmental research tells us that parents are one of the most important influences on children with high quality parenting essential for healthy child development. Thus, preventing behavior problems in young children requires family-oriented, evidence-informed strategies that address the needs of both parents and their children. This report explores the challenges and opportunities of improving mandated parent training for parents of young children in the child welfare system. Drawing on lessons from research and practice, it calls on states, courts and communities to use more intentional, cost effective, and strategic approaches to required parent training. The report is based on Improving Parenting Outcomes for Children in the Child Welfare System: an emerging issues roundtable that the National Center for Children in Poverty conducted in July 2007 in New York. The forum brought together leaders in child welfare, policymakers, philanthropists, researchers and those with practice expertise to explore the best means to ensure effective parenting training and to consider action steps to help this high risk population. (See Appendix I for a list of participants.) While parent education is only one component of a comprehensive service plan to help parents better parent, it is a point of potential leverage to improve the child welfare system by providing more effective prevention services, such as parenting education, and spending scarce resources more efficiently. ... Mon, 01 Mar 2010 12:34:04 +0100 822450 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/booksquare/~3/e7SuPAjPUB0/ My mark of a good conference is how I feel when it’s over. It’s a given that I’ll be exhausted (I am an introvert after all), so the test is whether or not I’m inspired to do something. Read, write, create, think. This is how I felt at the end of this year’s Tools of Change conference. Ready to roll. There are a lot of of conferences focused on the changes facing publishing. Some might say too many, but I disagree. Over the next few decades, we will see all sorts of shifts in publishing, and these conferences — which thanks to the magic of technology have extended beyond the in-person realm to include far-flung audiences via social media discussions, webinars, and more — tackle the wide range of opportunities, challenges, and imaginative thinking that leads to innovation. As I explore my takeaways from this year’s Tools of Change, I start from this position: all publishing is already digital. Granted, there may be a few authors out there who submit handwritten or typewritten manuscripts (and if so, dear publishers, allow me to express my sympathy). Those are the exceptions. Every manuscript begins its life in digital format. So. All publishing is already digital. What I see as one of the biggest challenges facing existing (or traditional) publishers is that they still haven’t managed to make the shift from a print-based workflow to a digital workflow. Motoko Rich of the New York Times wrote about the costs of producing a book, yet didn’t explore the fact that some (not a lot, granted) savings could be realized through more efficient workflow. (Actually, there is a lot of to chew on in Rich’s piece, including the ever-popular advances-not-earning-out problem, something that increases costs for everyone.) I’ve watched this conference evolve from a curiosity to a conversation. ... Mon, 01 Mar 2010 06:54:40 +0100 822366 http://librarywriting.blogspot.com/2010/03/cfp-teaching-with-technology-radical.html CFP: Teaching With TechnologyTeaching today, from K-12 through graduate school, is ubiquitously tied to digital technology. from K-12 through graduate school, today's classroom is increasingly digital., and the call to make it more so grows. Institutional resources are increasingly directed toward classroom digital initiatives, libraries are merged with academic computing departments, and the instructional technologist has begun to occupy a central role on many campuses. New degree programs are popping up, and digital humanities is a newly, yet nebulously, defined discipline. As economic crisis continues to hold the country in its grip for a second year (at least), teachers and students are subjected to additional pressure to make themselves “competitive” as workers in a narrowly defined marketplace that demands technological skills as an end rather than a means to education. Much has already been published about the use of technology in the classroom, including a 2002 cluster of articles in Radical Teacher. It is unlikely that we will see any real decoupling of technology from teaching and learning in our future or lifetime, any more so than it is likely that we see it in any other aspect of our society. or culture at large. Given the fact that ignoring or rejecting technology wholesale is not a viable or palatable option for most of us, we must therefore continue to actively think about use the its use, of it, insist on approaching it with a critical eye, and ask questions at every turn about whose interests are being served, who benefits from our implementation of technology, and why when we choose to engage with technology in teaching and learning.Radical Teacher, the independent magazine for educational workers at all levels and in every kind of institution focusing on critical teaching practice, the political economy of education, and institutional struggles, solicits articles for an upcoming special issue devoted to teaching and technology. ... Mon, 01 Mar 2010 05:00:00 +0100 824125 http://www.stcharleslibrary.org/blog/jobs/2010/03/shelver_1_parttime_position.html Shelver: 1 part-time position available for weekday evenings. Schedule: Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 6-9 p.m. Duties: Qualified applicants will work in both the lower level Youth Services area and in the Main Floor Adult area. Duties include shelving and maintaining order of library materials. Qualifications: Some knowledge of library materials, collections, and formats preferred. More specific library and Dewey knowledge helpful. A High School Diploma is preferred. Starting Salary: From $8/hour. Training provided. Resumes and Applications will be accepted until March 5, 2010. (Source: Positions Available) Mon, 01 Mar 2010 05:00:00 +0100 822606 http://www.bespacific.com/mt/archives/023640.html American Bar Association: Representing Juvenile Status Offenders "There are few training resources for attorneys representing juvenile status offenders or youth... (Source: beSpacific) Mon, 01 Mar 2010 05:00:00 +0100 822580 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/FlaJobline/~3/wH2fko130Jg/chief-librarianceo-south-shores-public.html Home to the Bluenose II tall ship, Nova Scotia's South Shore is known for its lively festivals, mild temperatures, and great surfing. Residents enjoy some of the most affordable housing in the country, a relaxed pace of life and a strong sense of community.Chief Librarian/CEOSouth Shore Public LibrariesSouth Shore beaches South Shore Public Libraries is the primary library service provider to 60,000 residents in Lunenburg and Queens Counties, Nova Scotia and takes particular pride in its responsive collections and programs. Since 2004, the board and staff have been creating and implementing a vision of excellence in rural public library development and delivery. Recent successes include a rebranding of the library's look, an increase of more than 100% to its collections budget, the replacement of the bookmobile, and the opening of a new rural satellite branch.The new Chief Librarian/CEO will have the opportunity to build a flagship branch and administrative headquarters, work with more than one community in developing a long-term vision for their library services, and develop a comprehensive plan for collection evaluation. In addition, Nova Scotia boasts strong working relationships amongst its public libraries and other types of libraries in the province through the Council of Regional Librarians and the Libraries Nova Scotia Steering Committee. These groups have created one of the strongest reciprocal borrowing agreements in the country and are looking to cooperate on further projects such as joint collections and training initiatives. ... Mon, 01 Mar 2010 04:58:10 +0100 823927 http://www.docuticker.com/?p=32859 Representing Juvenile Status Offenders (PDF; 5.6 MB) Source: American Bar Association There are few training resources for attorneys representing juvenile status of- fenders or youth who are truant, runaways, or beyond their parent’s control. Yet representing this population of children, who often fall between the cracks of child welfare and juvenile justice, can be challenging. Often, few community or court resources are devoted to these families in crisis, making advocacy for appropriate services and alternatives to detention difficult. This book is your guide to advocating for juvenile status offenders. They are an underserved group, yet thousands enter the court system every year. They face sometimes insurmountable obstacles: abuse, neglect, high family conflict and domestic violence; desperately poor and violent neighborhoods; serious mental health needs, learning disabilities, emotional or behavioral problems; gangs; bad peer group choices; and poor educational and employment options. They are in need of strong advocacy to help them avoid deeper juvenile justice system involvement and detention. They and their families need help mending dysfunc- tional relationships and accessing community assistance. This book is your roadmap to representing status offenders. Each chapter, written by an expert in the field, gives you the tools to successfully engage and represent youth in status offense proceedings. (Source: Docuticker) Sun, 28 Feb 2010 16:01:21 +0100 822150 http://philbradley.typepad.com/phil_bradleys_weblog/2010/02/wordle-closed-alternatives.html Users of the Wordle resource have been dismayed by the notice that's currently posted to the website, which states that Wordle.net is down until further notice. "I am seeking pro bono legal advice, to evaluate a trademark claim against my use of the word "Wordle" for this web site. If you're an intellectual property lawyer, with expertise in trademark law, and you wish to offer professional advice on this matter, please contact me." I think it would have been helpful if some more details had been given, since there's rumours rife on Twitter at the moment regarding who the conflict is with. Some suggest IBM (for reasons that I don't quite get), and other people are pointing a finger at the producers of an app called Wordle, which has been submitted as an app to the Apps store. I've left a comment on their blog page asking them to clarify this - boycott suggestions are already appearing on Twitter, so they're going to dragged into this one way or another. [Edit to add: There is a  live trademark for the use of the word owned by an American photographer - but no idea if he's involved with this issue at all.] It's also worth saying that this doesn't mean that Wordle is 'dead'. I think it's really stupid and irresponsible of people to say that it is. 'Down until further notice' does not mean 'dead' - it means, oddly enough, that it's down until further notice. Even if it can't continue under that name there's no reason why it shouldn't come back under another name. Meanwhile, what are the alternatives to Wordle? There are a variety of choices that people may wish to consider. TagCrowd is a free alternative that can be used without any kind of registration. ... Sun, 28 Feb 2010 05:00:00 +0100 822144 http://www.docuticker.com/?p=32843 EAC Offers Information to States on Key Election Management Topics Source: U.S. Election Assistance Commission The U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC) issued election administration information this week to state and local election officials on five topics: canvassing and certifying an election, conducting a recount, administering provisional ballots, building community partnerships, and communicating with the public. By issuing the voluntary management materials, EAC fulfills a mandate under the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to provide assistance to states on election administration. This latest guidance augments EAC’s popular Election Management Guidelines series, a collection of 16 chapters on election management fundamentals, from testing and certifying voting systems and planning for contingencies to managing polling places and auditing an election. … The chapters were developed with input from the election community, including election officials, voting advocates, election technology experts, and EAC advisory board members. Following is a list of the chapters, all of which can be downloaded here (PDF 1.79MB): Building Community Partnerships provides ideas on how to maximize resources through the use of strategic partnerships. Canvassing and Certifying an Election describes effective methods to organize a successful canvassing team, ensure transparency throughout the process, and reconcile tallies into the certification of election results. Communicating with the Public reviews traditional and cost-effective new media and social networking tools for communicating with voters. Conducting a Recount outlines the staffing, training costs, supplies, and timelines associated with recounts and provides practices for conducting a recount on different types of voting systems. Provisional Ballots discusses federal laws on provisional ballots and guidance on how to comply with them. + Full Document (PDF; 1.8 MB) (Source: Docuticker) Sat, 27 Feb 2010 21:23:55 +0100 822009 http://lovealibrarian.blogspot.com/2010/02/live-blogging-dr-paraluman-giron.html This is not my first time to listen to Dr. Paraluman Giron of the DepEd, Director of Region 4-B. I have sat in one of her speeches way back in college at the PNU. She was dynamic, engaging and charming. Her content was relevant and tuned to the times. The last time I saw her was in one training workshop for public school teachers. Her message to them was truly inspirational. She has not changed (Source: School Librarian in Action) Sat, 27 Feb 2010 05:00:00 +0100 821957 http://lib.wmrc.uiuc.edu/enb/2010/02/26/togethergreen-invites-applications-for-conservation-fellowships-and-innovation-grants/ TogetherGreen, an alliance between the National Audubon Society and Toyota, is accepting applications for its Conservation Fellowships and Innovation Grants. Through TogetherGreen Conservation Fellowships, forty promising individuals (half from the Audubon network and half from external organizations) will be chosen for their leadership potential, skills, and commitment to engaging people of diverse backgrounds in conservation action. Fellows receive a $10,000 grant, assistance launching a conservation action project, and specialized training. They also become part of an alumni network of conservation professionals from across the country. Fellowship candidates must have at least six years’ experience in some aspect of the environment. TogetherGreen Innovation Grants annually provide funding that enables the Audubon Society and its partners to support activities that engage people in conservation action and create healthier communities. Grant funds will be awarded to Audubon’s broad national network — including Audubon chapters, programs, centers, sanctuaries, and independent Audubon groups — each working in partnership with one or more external organizations. Recipients will be chosen based on their innovative ideas for achieving conservation results focused on habitat, water, and energy. Selected grants will also need to demonstrate how they are reaching new and diverse communities and helping people get engaged in local conservation action. Audubon will select a minimum of forty proposals and provide more than $1 million in total support. Grants will range from $5,000 to $80,000 each, with the majority averaging roughly $25,000. Visit the TogetherGreen Web site for complete application information. (Source: Environmental News Bits) Sat, 27 Feb 2010 02:43:05 +0100 821951 http://feeds.guardian.co.uk/~r/theguardian/books/rss/~3/DKO9Bpv8grw/mariss-jansons-interview 'Art was important and valued in the Soviet Union. Likewise friendship, because there were things that united us. Now money dominates everything'When Gramophone magazine attempted to rank the world's best orchestras a year or so ago, the intention was to judge great musical institutions. But with hindsight, the real winner to emerge from the process was not an ensemble, but an individual. The Latvian Mariss ­Jansons found himself in the remarkable position of being the only conductor in charge of two of Gramophone's top-10 orchestras: Amsterdam's Royal Concertgebouw orchestra – which came out on top, narrowly beating the Berlin Philharmonic – and the sixth-ranked Bavarian ­Radio Symphony ­orchestra.Unsurprisingly, Jansons is reluctant to make distinctions between excellence at this level. "Of course they are both very, very good," he says, "and in my position, I treat them equally. A ­little as if they were two sons." But that doesn't mean he objects to differentiating between excellence and mediocrity. "Brought up" in the Riga opera house by his singer mother and conductor ­father, he learned his craft as a conductor in Leningrad in the fiercely competitive Soviet music system. He earned a reputation as an orchestra builder in Oslo in the 1980s, when he steered the Oslo Philharmonic from obscurity to international stardom. He then moved to Pittsburgh, where he became a leading figure on the world stage, before his triumphant return to European music-making in Amsterdam and Munich."You always have to fight for the best," he says. "That took different forms. In the Soviet Union music was respected, but there were many other problems. In Oslo you had to battle for the art itself." He spent 23 years in Norway, "fighting first for better players and better salaries. And then for a new concert hall for us to play in. ... Sat, 27 Feb 2010 00:24:03 +0100 821874 http://joblist.ala.org/modules/jobseeker/controller.cfm?rssjobid=14497 Assistant Director of the University Library for the Harvard Depository (Harvard University Library, Massachusetts) Under the general direction of the Deputy Director of the Harvard University Library, the Assistant Director is responsible for the management and successful operation of the Harvard Depository. The Assistant Director is responsible for ensuring responsive, high quality operations and developing and/or implementing innovative programs and technologies that promote enhancement of services to meet the library storage, records management storage, and collection management/service needs of the customers of the HD. He/she possesses a creative and innovative approach to implementation of strategic changes in the operation of the Harvard Depository. ... Fri, 26 Feb 2010 22:55:01 +0100 821721 http://www.docuticker.com/?p=32549 FDA Announces New Safety Plan for Agents Used to Treat Chemotherapy-Related Anemia Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved a risk management program to inform healthcare providers and their patients about the risks of a class of drugs called Erythropoiesis-Stimulating Agents (ESAs). For patients with cancer, the program is also designed to help ensure the appropriate administration of these drugs, which they receive to treat anemia that can occur as a result of chemotherapy. ESAs, which include epoetin alfa (marketed as Procrit and Epogen) and darbepoetin alfa (marketed as Aranesp), are manufactured by Amgen Inc. ESAs are forms of the human protein erythropoietin, which stimulates bone marrow to make red blood cells. In April 2008, FDA required Amgen Inc. to establish this risk management program based on studies that found that ESAs caused tumors to grow faster and resulted in earlier deaths in some cancer patients. Amgen’s risk management program, referred to as a REMS or Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy, requires health care professionals to provide their patients receiving an ESA with a Medication Guide that contains information for patients on how to safely use a drug. In addition, the company’s APPRISE (Assisting Providers and Cancer Patients with Risk Information for the Safe Use of ESAs) program, which is part of the REMS, requires specific training and certification of health care professionals who administer chemotherapy to patients with cancer and counseling of their patients. It does not apply to patients being treated with an ESA for anemia due to other circumstances. + Drug Safety Communication: Erythropoiesis-Stimulating Agents (ESAs): Procrit, Epogen and Aranesp + Office of Oncology Drug Products (OODP) (Source: Docuticker) Fri, 26 Feb 2010 16:57:20 +0100 821783 http://lib.wmrc.uiuc.edu/enb/2010/02/26/nano-magazine/ From The Scout Report, Copyright Internet Scout 1994-2010. http://scout.wisc.edu/ Nano Magazine http://www.nanomagazine.co.uk/ Billed as “the magazine for small science,” Nano Magazine has an impressive online presence. Published in Britain, the magazine covers all aspects of nanotechnology and its various applications. Along the top of the homepage, visitors will find a “Hot News” area that scrolls important news developments in the field. Visitors can move on to look through the “Latest Issue” area, which contains interviews with experts in nanotechnology, its role in environmental sustainability, and editorial pieces. For professionals working in this area, the site also has a thorough listing of industry and scholarly events and a list of accredited degree programs for those seeking additional formal training.  Finally, visitors can browse through the magazine archive, where past thematic issues include “Nanomedicine” and “Cars of the Future”. [KMG] (Source: Environmental News Bits) Fri, 26 Feb 2010 15:02:40 +0100 821812 http://stephenslighthouse.com/2010/02/26/the-learning-pyramid/ I think that we can consider that the only way information (the recorded kind) becomes knowledge (the stuff stored miraculously inside human beings) is through a process called learning. Bloom’s and Howard Gardner’s theores of multiple intelligences and learning styles suggests that there are many ways in which we learn: The Seven Types of Intelligence “1. Linguistic Children with this kind of intelligence enjoy writing, reading, telling stories or doing crossword puzzles. 2. Logical-Mathematical Children with lots of logical intelligence are interested in patterns, categories and relationships. They are drawn to arithmetic problems, strategy games and experiments. 3. Bodily-Kinesthetic These kids process knowledge through bodily sensations. They are often athletic, dancers or good at crafts such as sewing or woodworking. 4. Spatial These children think in images and pictures. They may be fascinated with mazes or jigsaw puzzles, or spend free time drawing, building with Leggos or daydreaming. 5. Musical Musical children are always singing or drumming to themselves. They are usually quite aware of sounds others may miss. These kids are often discriminating listeners. 6. Interpersonal Children who are leaders among their peers, who are good at communicating and who seem to understand others’ feelings and motives possess interpersonal intelligence. 7. Intrapersonal These children may be shy. They are very aware of their own feelings and are self-motivated.” In some ways we are seeing these styles being shown to exist on the human genome as researchers find genes for dyslexia, or shyness, for example. Anyway, it behooves librarians to become beter versed with the strategies and research that underpins learning for our training, education and institutional strategies. ... Fri, 26 Feb 2010 12:56:49 +0100 821840 http://www.uni.uiuc.edu/library/blog/2010/02/library-stylin.html I couldn't resist snapping this photo of Ollie's ensemble yesterday:Same with Daniel's Waldo look:Paul is very fond of his boots, hand-me-downs from someone who took them through basic training:I can't convince him to consider one of these library-steeped models from Zazzle.com's librarian Ked's shoe page instead: (Source: Gargoyles loose in the library) Fri, 26 Feb 2010 05:00:00 +0100 821871 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/LawLibrarianBlog/~3/PXJw78EEhxo/filling-in-huge-gaping-information-holes-westlawnext-webinars-schedule.html Because most law librarians don't waste their valuable time reading TR Legal's marketing blog, Legal Current, as a LLB PSA, TR Legal is offering four live 30-minute webinar "training sessions to present information about WestlawNext." Top 4 Things You Need... (Source: Law Librarian Blog) Fri, 26 Feb 2010 05:00:00 +0100 821661 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/politelibrarian/~3/s2d9h3przYs/paralibrarian-being.html The term "paralibrarian" should never be used to classify your library's paraprofessional staff.  These greedy library staffers already have enough names without having to devalue the education and training required to become a parachuting librarian. (Source: A Librarian's Guide to Etiquette) Fri, 26 Feb 2010 05:00:00 +0100 821657 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/DigitalKoans/~3/4YD0aYxXXuw/ The Evans Library of the Florida Institute of Technology is recruiting a Systems Librarian. Here's an excerpt from the ad: Reporting to the Director for Resources and Services, the Systems Librarian evaluates, recommends, implements, and manages a variety of applications for remote electronic access to information resources and services. . . . Specific duties include: planning, budgeting, coordination, and implementation of technical projects, maintenance, and updates; assistance with development of web-based training and support products; staff and user training; participation in the design and maintenance of the Library Information Network (http://lib.fit.edu); assistance with development of communications for end users about the uses and benefits of tools and applications; integration of information from different systems into a single user interface; administrative reporting; work with technical and Library teams to implement complex applications; development of policies, procedures and documentation; system and database security and integrity; troubleshooting functional problems and provision of ongoing functional support. Related Posts Systems Librarian at George Washington University Law School Systems Librarian/Library Technology Manager at Illinois Institute of Technology Librarian (Systems) at the National Agricultural Library Library IT Jobs: Systems Librarian at the University of Michigan-Dearborn Library IT Jobs: Systems Librarian/Technologist at Union Institute & University (Source: DigitalKoans) Fri, 26 Feb 2010 03:02:25 +0100 822388 http://digital-scholarship.com/digitalkoans/2010/02/25/systems-librarian-at-florida-institute-of-technology/ The Evans Library of the Florida Institute of Technology is recruiting a Systems Librarian. Here's an excerpt from the ad: Reporting to the Director for Resources and Services, the Systems Librarian evaluates, recommends, implements, and manages a variety of applications for remote electronic access to information resources and services. . . . Specific duties include: planning, budgeting, coordination, and implementation of technical projects, maintenance, and updates; assistance with development of web-based training and support products; staff and user training; participation in the design and maintenance of the Library Information Network (http://lib.fit.edu); assistance with development of communications for end users about the uses and benefits of tools and applications; integration of information from different systems into a single user interface; administrative reporting; work with technical and Library teams to implement complex applications; development of policies, procedures and documentation; system and database security and integrity; troubleshooting functional problems and provision of ongoing functional support. Related Posts Systems Specialist/Library Systems & Application Administration at University of Kansas Systems Librarian at George Washington University Law School Library Systems Manager at the New School Systems Librarian/Library Technology Manager at Illinois Institute of Technology Director, Integrated Library Systems at University of Southern California (Source: DigitalKoans) Fri, 26 Feb 2010 03:02:12 +0100 821861 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/FlaJobline/~3/MrIa7s_OyEg/collection-management-project-assistant.html The Spruce Grove Public Library is seeking an enthusiastic, organized, and highly motivated candidate for the exciting summer position of Collection Management Project Assistant in Children & Youth Services. The goal of this project is to transform our juvenile and easy non-fiction areas into easily accessible, current, high quality information sources for young people. The measurable outcome of this project will be demonstrated by increased circulation of non-fiction collections.This is a 16 week full-time (35hr/wk) position reporting to the Manager of Children & Youth Services.Hourly Rate: $13.00/hr paid bi-weekly.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Participate in training sessions to learn skills required for generating reports and using the integrated library system (Polaris).Organize juvenile and easy non-fiction collections into subject-based neighborhoods. Complete shelf-reading and weeding, verify call numbers, identify gaps in collections and make purchase recommendations.Create pathfinders and a labeling system to facilitate quick and easy retrieval of materials.Evaluate the success of implemented changes by administering surveys to patrons and staff. QUALIFICATIONSEnrollment in a post secondary Library Technician or MLIS program.Experience in collection management is desirable.Knowledge and understanding of the Dewey Decimal System.Competency with library software and technology, including all Microsoft Office programs.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are crucial.Demonstrated project and time management skills are required.The terms of this position are conditional upon funding from the Summer Temporary Employment Program (STEP). Eligible applicants must have been in school full-time during the previous 12 months. For a full description of the STEP program see www.employment.alberta. ... Thu, 25 Feb 2010 23:15:21 +0100 822051 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/FlaJobline/~3/xIIMifDAaLI/librarian-yellowhead-regional-library.html JOB TITLE: Client Services Librarian - Yellowhead Regional LibrarySALARY RANGE: $49,256 to $65,758 per annumCLOSING DATE: Friday, March 19, 2010Yellowhead Regional Library is currently accepting applications for a librarian responsible for supporting member libraries within YRL's current service offerings. The successful candidate will focus primarily on providing services to school libraries, yet will also have responsibilities related to supporting public library services. Previous experience in school libraries and/or an education degree would be considered assets.Organization:Yellowhead Regional Library (YRL) is located in Spruce Grove, Alberta and serves a population of over 250,000 people through a network of 44 public and 54 school libraries. Together with our partners, The Regional Automation Consortium (TRAC), we strive to empower our members to deliver world-class library service by providing leading edge library technologies and training opportunities. The YRL Client Services Department is committed to serving its membership and is excited about discovering new possibilities to deliver services. As a part of the Client Services team, your role will be essential to our success. Further information can be found on our web site at www.yrl.ab.ca. ... Thu, 25 Feb 2010 23:05:44 +0100 822052 http://lib.wmrc.uiuc.edu/enb/2010/02/25/epa-awards-7-8-million-in-grants-to-combat-greenhouse-gases/ The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced today that 20 U.S. communities, including two Indian Tribes, will receive $7.8 million in grants for projects that will reduce greenhouse gases (GHGs). The funds will help Climate Showcase Communities increase energy efficiency, saving consumers money and reducing harmful greenhouse gas emissions. “These communities see the overwhelming scientific evidence on climate change and are working with EPA to fight back,” said EPA Administrator Lisa P. Jackson. “We’re working on innovative, win-win strategies that reduce greenhouse gases and cut energy bills for families and businesses — strategies that can be put in place to fight climate change in communities from Utah and Ohio to China and India.” The projects will target every aspects of a community’s carbon footprint, from increasing energy efficiency in homes and businesses, to helping residents save fuel by decreasing the number of miles they drive. Preliminary calculations by the grant applicants estimate that by 2012 the projects will reduce about 135,000 metric tons of greenhouse gas emissions annually—equivalent to the emissions from 25,000 passenger vehicles or 12,000 homes and save more than $4.5 million per year in energy costs. Several projects are expected to create or maintain jobs and provide green job training. The funded communities are showing their commitment to combat climate change by contributing more than $5.6 million in matching or leveraged funds and committing to sharing lessons learned. Grantees selected for the Climate Showcase funds were also required to show their ability to achieve ongoing GHG reductions as well as to track, measure, and show progress toward their goals. EPA will monitor the progress of grant recipients and will post quarterly updates about each recipient online. An additional $2. ... Thu, 25 Feb 2010 22:37:42 +0100 821489 http://joblist.ala.org/modules/jobseeker/controller.cfm?rssjobid=14487 Digital Library of Appalachia Project Director (Appalachian College Association BCLA, Kentucky) The ACA seeks a Project Director to lead and enhance the DLA, upgrade hardware and software, maintain the DLA website, promote DLA resources, provide training at member institutions, participate in committees, and pursue future grant funding. Requirements: Master’s degree in library science or equivalent education and experience, experience completing complex projects, familiarity with CONTENTdm, and extensive travel throughout the region ACA serves. Full details can be viewed at http://acacareers.intuitwebsites.com/index.html (Source: Latest ALA Job Listings) Thu, 25 Feb 2010 20:45:02 +0100 821351 http://www2.cincinnatilibrary.org/blog/entries/puppy-tricks If you have a puppy in your home, you are oh so very lucky, because you can use 51 Puppy Tricks to train your pup to do some really marvelous things.  Aside from the basics of sit/stay/roll over, they can learn to: ring a bell to go outside, wipe their paws on a doormat, ride a skateboard, and clean up their toys!  Even if you don't have a puppy to train, this book has some adorable photographs of beagles, bulldogs, bloodhounds, and weimaraners.  Photographer Nick Saglimbeni gets credit for the fine photography.Dog trainer Kyra Sundance is also the author of 101 Dog Tricks and The Dog Rules: 14 Secrets to Developing the Dog You Want. (Source: Turning the Page...[Combined Feed]) Thu, 25 Feb 2010 18:51:39 +0100 822496 http://feeds.guardian.co.uk/~r/theguardian/books/rss/~3/onQP6jrimtA/mervyn-jones-obituary Journalist, novelist and biographer of Michael FootPerhaps the most poignant aspect of the career of Mervyn Jones, who has died aged 87, was that he became far better known as a fine journalist, and the biographer of Michael Foot, than the talented novelist he always craved to be. From an early age, he yearned to write the great novel, possibly the epic poem. He looked upon WH Auden as his distant jewel, and in 1939, when he and his mother moved to New York, Mervyn attended Auden's lectures on poetry with a conscious ambition to follow in the great man's footprints.Alas, the two crafts of journalism and novel-writing often seemed at war within Mervyn. His closest friends and admirers recognised this only too well. We grew to know that a bad-tempered Mervyn in journalist mode signalled that a new novel was in the works.As a chronicler of his times, Mervyn was hard to match. He was a brilliant descriptive reporter on almost any subject, from the condition of the Sami society in northern Finland (the Lapps of Lapland), Paris around the time of the events of 1968 and the problems of the South Wales coal industry. He reported across the spectrum, working for the New Statesman and Tribune (his only staff jobs as a journalist), and as a freelancer for the Guardian.Offers of full-time jobs came with regular frequency from a range of papers including the Daily Express and the Observer, but he resisted the temptation in case it trapped him and damaged the search for that holy grail, the great novel.After writing his first novel, No Time to Be Young, in 1952, he joined Tribune and, from 1956 to 1960, wrote mostly about contemporary politics. He was brought into the fold by Foot, its then editor, and also served under Dick Clements. He continued to write for Tribune as a freelance drama critic until 1967. ... Thu, 25 Feb 2010 18:43:50 +0100 821335 http://www.docuticker.com/?p=32705 Newborn-Care Training and Perinatal Mortality in Developing Countries Source: New England Journal of Medicine Background Of the 3.7 million neonatal deaths and 3.3 million stillbirths each year, 98% occur in developing countries. An evaluation of community-based interventions designed to reduce the number of these deaths is needed. Methods With the use of a train-the-trainer model, local instructors trained birth attendants from rural communities in six countries (Argentina, Democratic Republic of Congo, Guatemala, India, Pakistan, and Zambia) in the World Health Organization Essential Newborn Care course (which focuses on routine neonatal care, resuscitation, thermoregulation, breast-feeding, “kangaroo” [skin-to-skin] care, care of the small baby, and common illnesses) and (except in Argentina) in a modified version of the American Academy of Pediatrics Neonatal Resuscitation Program (which teaches basic resuscitation in depth). The Essential Newborn Care intervention was assessed among 57,643 infants with the use of a before-and-after design. The Neonatal Resuscitation Program intervention was assessed as a cluster-randomized, controlled trial involving 62,366 infants. The primary outcome was neonatal death in the first 7 days after birth. Results The 7-day follow-up rate was 99.2%. After birth attendants were trained in the Essential Newborn Care course, there was no significant reduction from baseline in the rate of neonatal death from all causes in the 7 days after birth (relative risk with training, 0.99; 95% confidence interval [CI], 0.81 to 1.22) or in the rate of perinatal death; there was a significant reduction in the rate of stillbirth (relative risk with training, 0.69; 95% CI, 0.54 to 0.88; P=0.003). ... Thu, 25 Feb 2010 14:36:05 +0100 821409 http://rabid-librarian.blogspot.com/2010/02/i-think-she-would-have-wanted-that.html Deadly killer whale 'will stay at SeaWorld' The killer whale that attacked and drowned its trainer will remain at the Florida marine park where the incident happened, officials said. SeaWorld said its staff would continue to interact with the whale, named Tilikum, despite calls to release or destroy it. Trainer Dawn Brancheau, 40, died after the orca grabbed her from a poolside platform and dragged her underwater. The park added that it would be reviewing its safety procedures. It said that in the meantime it was suspending all orca shows. "We're going to make any changes we have to, to make sure this doesn't happen again," said Chuck Tompkins, chief of animal training at SeaWorld parks. He said Tilikum would not survive in the wild because it has been captive for so long. He added that destroying the whale was not an option because it was an important part of the breeding program at SeaWorld and a companion to seven other whales there. Well, they have a point. He probably would not survive in the wild. I have to say I'm glad they aren't going to euthanise him, although obviously they're going to have to be very, very careful around him. (Source: The Rabid Librarian's Ravings in the Wind) Thu, 25 Feb 2010 05:00:00 +0100 821585 http://collectingmythoughts.blogspot.com/2010/02/skills-you-need-to-find-job.html One of my temp jobs I had in 1976 (see below) was with JTPA (successor to CETA)--Ohio Senior Training and Employment Program (STEPS). I worked with a wonderful group of women in an efficiently run state agency. I wrote publications, planned workshops, travelled throughout the state, and wrote speeches for the head of another government agency. I learned so much on that job, not the least of which was job hunting skills (because I had to write about them and teach them in workshops not because I used them). However, I got the job in aerobics class overhearing my instructor talking about it--and that's how most jobs are found, "networking." Still, there are other important points I learned, and have updated to account for new technology.1) If you're unemployed, your job is to find a job. Spend 40 hours a week researching, interviewing, networking, updating skills, writing thank you notes, and knocking on doors. If you do internet social networking about job hunting, be careful what you say. Never, never bad mouth your previous employer or boss.2) Dress appropriately for the interview (this might take some research if you are 18-25). If you love that big hair look from the 80s, you might want to reconsider what it says about you. Cut the gray pony tail if you're a guy.3) Develop a fabulous resume, brief is best. Use a professional or have someone proof it for you. Anything you have on the internet may speak louder than your resume, so better check that out. Read requirements carefully! Some companies don't want paper; some don't want attachments.4) All jobs need good oral and written communication skills. If you've been text messaging for 4 years, you might need a brush up on how to spell "you" and "are." 5) Eye contact, body language, posture, good grammar--they say more about you than you know. Video tape yourself--watch for all those unneccesary uhs, now, hmmm, etc. It's a form of stuttering and doesn't make a good impression. ... Thu, 25 Feb 2010 05:00:00 +0100 821359 http://freegovinfo.info/node/2915 Please check out the new book published by the MetaArchive Cooperative called A Guide to Distributed Digital Preservation. It's both timely and handy. [Full disclosure: the book is primarily about LOCKSS and mentions specifically the project that I'm working on LOCKSS-USDOCS, FGI and I receive no compensation from the sales of the book.] Announcement: publication of A Guide to Distributed Digital Preservation Authored by members of the MetaArchive Cooperative, A Guide to Distributed Digital Preservation is the first of a series of volumes from the Educopia Institute describing successful collaborative strategies and articulating specific new models that may help cultural memory organizations work together for their mutual benefit. This volume is devoted to the broad topic of distributed digital preservation, a still-emerging field of practice for the cultural memory arena. Replication and distribution hold out the promise of indefinite preservation of materials without degradation, but establishing effective organizational and technical processes to enable this form of digital preservation is daunting. Institutions need practical examples of how this task can be accomplished in manageable, low-cost ways. This guide is written with a broad audience in mind that includes librarians, archivists, scholars, curators, technologists, lawyers, and administrators. Readers may use this guide to gain both a philosophical and practical understanding of the emerging field of distributed digital preservation, including how to establish or join a network. Readers may access A Guide to Distributed Digital Preservation as a freely downloadable pdf and/or as a print publication for purchase. Please visit http://www.metaarchive.org/GDDP to download or order the book. ... Wed, 24 Feb 2010 23:38:38 +0100 821250 http://nnlm.gov/pnr/dragonfly/2010/02/24/scspn/ What’s the best way to spend a warm, sunny, February Saturday in western Washington? If you answered “by sitting indoors and watching presentations about data” you may be… correct! This past Saturday, about sixty scientists and librarians gathered on the Microsoft campus for Science Commons Symposium – Pacific Northwest. We had the privilege of hearing from some of the world’s most prominent thought leaders in the areas of open data, open access, and what web technology means for the future of scientific communication. Here are a few eyebrow-raising ideas from the symposium. Practicing science is a privilege, not a right. Cameron Neylon, a biophysicist at ISIS in the United Kingdom, kicked off the day by describing a day in the life of a research scientist– himself. He emphasized that practicing science is not a right, it’s a privilege. Much scientific research is publicly funded; therefore, scientists are accountable to the public. They should make the data they collect and the results of their experiments as widely available as possible. Neylon went on to say that “you don’t need a sledgehammer to take down a snowman” and that, sometimes, formal publication is overkill. There are simpler, faster, and less expensive ways to share information. However, these simpler, faster systems must be technically and legally interoperable in order to really improve communication. Slides: http://www.slideshare.net/CameronNeylon/science-in-the-open-science-commons-pacific-northwest Presentation: http://www.ustream.tv/recorded/4874055 We need to move from an environment of trust to one of proof. Jean-Claude Bradley is an Associate Professor of Chemistry at Drexel University, leader of the UsefulChem project, and coiner of the term Open Notebook Science (ONS). ... Wed, 24 Feb 2010 23:23:05 +0100 822761 http://stephenslighthouse.com/2010/02/24/ala-learning-and-mobility/ I have been very impressed with ALA’s new ALA Learning blog. If you do any training or educational activities it’s worth adding to your RSS feeds. Take this posting for example: 10 Smart Phone Apps to Help You Be a Better Trainer by Sarah Houghton-Jan It’s helpful, forward thinking and gives you something you can try right away. Cool! Thanks. Stephen (Source: Stephen) Wed, 24 Feb 2010 22:28:29 +0100 821291 http://plablog.org/2010/02/leadership-fellows-scholarship-approaching-march-1st-and-april-1st-deadlines.html Don’t miss an opportunity to strengthen your leadership skills to benefit your career and library community! The PLA Leadership Fellows Program offers full tuition scholarships for four executive leadership training programs at prestigious universities in the United States. The program provides a unique learning opportunity for public library managers who want to broaden their perspectives, improve their leadership skills, drive change in their institutions, and plan with a strategic vision. The following Programs are available: APPLY BY MARCH 1, 2010! Leading Organizational Change University of Pennsylvania, Wharton School Senior Executives in State and Local Government Harvard University, Kennedy School of Government APPLY BY APRIL 1, 2010! Positive Leadership: Building Extraordinary Leadership Capabilities University of Michigan, Ross School of Business Executive Management Program University of Washington, Evans School of Public Affairs Candidates must be PLA members who are management staff in a public library system and have five years of experience in a leadership role. (Source: PLA Blog) Wed, 24 Feb 2010 20:02:30 +0100 821244 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/LibraryGarden/~3/wveg088L7hs/ A post by Cynthia Lambert In the past I have blogged about what surprised me when I first came to libraries.  Many people commented on the drunken patron—an unexpected customer service challenge if ever there was one.  One thing I expected, but three years later still have no idea how to deal with, are the mentally ill or chemically altered patrons.  I am not alone.  When I get together socially with librarians both new and seasoned, often the talk of customer service turns into laments about the homeless, the mentally ill, drug addicts, and the unwashed.  No one it seems has any idea how to properly help and/or deal with these people.  Why is that? A March, 2009 article in Public Libraries gives a list of 10 tips for dealing with the mentally ill, all of which suggest training.  In library school—only one class, a class on communication, even touched on the issue of mentally ill people at the library.   Of the four libraries I have worked in, not one gave me training, despite  mentally ill, homeless, and drug addicted patrons causing problems—some small, some very significant.  In fact, at one, most of the staff simply will not deal with the issue.  Rules in place against sleeping or pornography are ignored and management explicitly stated that maybe it is best to just let them sleep unless another patron complains.   The San Francisco Public Library is trying something new to deal with the problem.  They have hired a full-time social worker.   While I think that is fantastic, the reality is that very few libraries have the money to hire adequate library staff these days, let alone getting into the business of health care.  So what is there for the rest of us?  Other than a handful of articles, I have found no indication of a training program in place to help library staff identify and deal with the mentally ill or drug addicted.  I am sure there are many programs out there, I simply cannot find them. ... 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