Part time Reference Librarin, Springfield Technical Community College (STCC)
Assist students and faculty in locating, using and
evaluating information. Instruct students in the use of the
online catalog (C/W MARS), databases and the internet. Teach
classes in the use of library resources. Promote information
literacy. Design library handouts and displays. Contribute
to web pages and the library blog. Assist in reference
department projects.
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MBLC Job Listings - September 2, 2010
10th annual Augustana Information literacy workshop (Canada)
10th annual Augustana Information literacy workshop (Canada) - December 2, 2010 - Camrose, Alberta, Canada
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Peter Scott's Library Blog - September 2, 2010
Does Information literacy matter in public libraries? (Louise ...
Louise Pieper from Gold Coast Public Libraries talks about why abook club blog can build community and reduce social isolation. Public library users
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pligg - all - September 2, 2010 Tags: Public Libraries
Does Information literacy matter in public libraries? (Louise Pieper)
Louise Pieper from Gold Coast Public Libraries talks about why abook club blog can build community and reduce social isolation. Public library users often resistant to more formal instruction in Information literacy. Customers don’t want to lose face or to be seen as ignorant or illiterate. They don’t want to be at school.
Louse suggests that libraries: Be covert. be viral. Let Information literacy seep through. Don’t call it Information literacy, as it can be off putting. Look at ways of using web 2.0 to build Information literacy skills covertly.
Their blog: Book coasters is a way of fostering l...
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librariesinteract.info - September 1, 2010 Author: haikugirloz Tags: ALIA All sectors aliaaccess Gold Coast Public Libraries Information literacy
Information literacy and Web 2.0 a paradox
Day 1: ALIA Access Conference (Brisbane)
Information literacy with Christine Bruce:
Shift of focus from libraries to a much more global scale
How do we make it relevant?
How can we bring transformative power of information use to peoples lives? (Pat Breivik) Empowering!
Experts on Information literacy:
Dr Lana W Jackman www.infolit.org – paradox don’t assume that all learners have access. What about the digital divide?
Patricia Senn Breivik – peoples need for abilities that empower them
Diljiit Singh – no paradox we need Information literacy and web 2.0 to be effective in this world
Lin Ching Che...
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librariesinteract.info - September 1, 2010 Author: haikugirloz Tags: All sectors aliaaccess Christine Bruce infolit
#Jobs : Systems Librarian, University of La Verne (California) -- Wilson Library
#3041 – Systems Librarian, University of La Verne -- Wilson Library The University of La Verne invites applicants for a Systems Librarian (Assistant Professor), a non-tenure track 12-month faculty appointment. Reporting directly to the University Librarian, the Systems Librarian will use a high level of technical, instructional, and interpersonal skills. The responsibilities of this position include administering and providing technical support for all aspects of library technology including the Innovative Interfaces Millennium integrated library system, hardware and software installations and maintenance, lib...
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Baby Boomer Librarian - September 1, 2010 Tags: systems librarian California Jobs
Information literacy as a Sociotechnical Practice
Tuominen, Kimmo, Reijo Savolainen, and Sanna Talja. 2005. Information literacy as a Sociotechnical Practice. The Library Quarterly 75, no. 3 (July 1): 329-345. doi:10.1086/497311.
I found this article on the main page of Library Quarterly‘s website as one of the most cited when I went looking for Archie Dick’s 1988 article on epistemologies in LIS [to be discussed soon].
I quite enjoyed this article as for me the upshot, in essence, is that they align Information literacy with a domain-centric viewpoint.
The authors, whom I have read several papers by, whether together or with other authors, are social const...
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Off the Mark - September 1, 2010 Author: Mark Tags: Articles Language and word issues Librariana
Pharmacists' online Information literacy: an assessment of their use of Internet-based medicines information.
Related Articles
Pharmacists' online Information literacy: an assessment of their use of Internet-based medicines information.
Health Info Libr J. 2010 Sep 1;27(3):208-16
Authors: Peterson-Clark G, Aslani P, Williams KA
Introduction: Pharmacists need effective skills in accessing and using Internet-based medicines information (IBMI) for themselves and their consumers. However, there is limited information regarding how pharmacists use the Internet. Objectives: To develop and use a research instrument to measure pharmacists' Internet knowledge, search skills, evaluation of and opinions about...
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PubMed: "Health information ... - September 1, 2010 Author: Peterson-Clark G, Aslani P, Williams KA Tags: Health Info Libr J
Recent Information literacy articles
Kraemer, E., Lombardo, S.V. and Lepowski, F. (2010) "The Librarian, the Machine, or a Little of Both: A Comparative Study of Three Information literacy Pedagogies at Oakland University. " College and Research Libraries, 68 (4), 330-42. (They divided up a class, so that different sets of students got live teaching, online tutorials, or a blend; and administered pre and post tests.) http://crl.acrl.org/content/68/4/330.abstractAlso thanks to Yazdan Mansourian who, a while ago, drew my attention to the articles in the latest Journal of Academic Librarianship, 36 (4) (contents page at http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/journ...
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Information literacy Weblog - September 1, 2010 Author: Sheila Webber
Information literacy and Outreach Librarian (Regent University, Virginia Beach, Virginia)
Information literacy and Outreach Librarian (Regent University, Virginia Beach, Virginia)
Job
Description: Library
faculty
member
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plan,
implement,
and
assess
library
instruction,
information
literacy
training,
and
educational
programming.
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literacy
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Latest ALA Job Listings - August 31, 2010
Librarians working with a writing centre
Foutch, L. (2010) "Joining forces to enlighten the research process: a librarian and writing studio integrate." College & Research Libraries News, 71 (7), 370-373. http://crln.acrl.org/content/71/7/370.fullThis discusses a collaboration between the library and the Writing Studio to support students on the Human and Organizational Development (HOD) undergraduate programme at Vanderbilt University, USA.Photo by Sheila Webber: Conwy, Wales, August 2010
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Information literacy Weblog - August 31, 2010 Author: Sheila Webber
#Jobs Posting> Systems & Emerging Technologies Librarian
SYSTEMS AND EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES LIBRARIAN Murphy Library at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse is seeking a dynamic, student-centered librarian to work in a team- oriented library environment. Responsibilities include: provide leadership, vision, and expertise related to library systems and technologies that increase and enhance access to academic resources at UW - La Crosse; identify, evaluate, implement, and teach the use of new technologies that facilitate information access and that contribute to the development of library-related learning materials; participate in reference, Information literacy instruction, coll...
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Baby Boomer Librarian - August 30, 2010 Tags: Librarians Jobs
AWARDS AND EDUCATION: We have funding – do you have an idea of something you’d like to learn?
With today’s shrinking travel budgets, and realizing that professional development is an essential part a librarian’s continuing education, the National Network of Libraries of Medicine, MidContinental Region will be awarding approximately 25 Professional Development subsidies (up to $1,500 each) to support health science or hospital librarians who wish to attend a conference, or take a training or workshop of their choice by the end of April 2011. Priority will be given to professional development in the areas of emergency preparedness, personal and electronic health records, health Information literacy, or...
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Midcontinental Region News - August 30, 2010 Author: liaison Tags: Classes and Training Education Grants and Funding
Information Management/Information literacy Instructor, Bryant and Stratton College, Milwaukee, WI
Position:
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Wislisjobs Academic Library Jobs - August 30, 2010
Contribute your ideas for future events on Infolit iSchool, in Second Life
On Tuesday August 31 there will be a discussion in the virtual world, Second Life: Contribute your ideas for future events on Infolit iSchool (our SL island devoted to literacies and learning)When: Tuesday August 31st, 12 noon SLT (which is 8pm UK time, see http://tinyurl.com/323l83u for start time in other countries)Where: Infolit iSchool http://slurl.com/secondlife/Infolit%20iSchool/127/236/22/We already have lined up for Oct/Nov 2010: talks from Alexandria Knight (Esther Grassian outside Second Life) & Adra Letov (Diane Nahl outside SL) and Sheila Yoshikawa (i.e. me) plus a reading group! But we want more! Come with...
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Information literacy Weblog - August 30, 2010 Author: Sheila Webber
Health literacy indicators
DSS Research specialises in market research for the healthcare industry in the USA; therefore it aims (I assume) to show how it can help them maximise profits, which can be done by keeping those who take out health insurance healthier, so people don't make so many claims (or am I being cynical here?) Anyway, this "Health Care Engagement Index" did seem interesting and relevant to those aiming to improve health Information literacy. Also, for those interested in Information literacy indicators, the inclusion of "behaviours" and "attitudes" is interesting (i.e. it isn't just a matter of testing skill and knowledge)."To help...
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Information literacy Weblog - August 27, 2010 Author: Sheila Webber
Digital Services Librarian at Manhattanville College
The Manhattanville College Library is recruiting a Digital Services Librarian.
Here's an excerpt from the ad:
The Library seeks a dynamic, student oriented, Digital Services Librarian to provide leadership, vision, and expertise related to systems and technologies that increase and enhance access to digital resources. This position will focus on ensuring consistent and integrated access to electronic resources in a technologically intensive learning environment. S/he will have responsibility for the Library's website including helping to develop a new mobile website. S/he will participate in the planning, developm...
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DigitalKoans - August 26, 2010 Author: Charles Bailey Tags: Library IT Jobs
Digital Services Librarian at Manhattanville College
The Manhattanville College Library is recruiting a Digital Services Librarian.
Here's an excerpt from the ad:
The Library seeks a dynamic, student oriented, Digital Services Librarian to provide leadership, vision, and expertise related to systems and technologies that increase and enhance access to digital resources. This position will focus on ensuring consistent and integrated access to electronic resources in a technologically intensive learning environment. S/he will have responsibility for the Library's website including helping to develop a new mobile website. S/he will participate in the planning, developm...
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DigitalKoans - August 26, 2010 Author: admin Tags: Library IT Jobs
Research and Instruction Librarian, Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Worcester Polytechnic Institute invites applications for
the position of Research and Instruction Librarian, who
will report to the Associate Director for Research and
Instruction Services. Founded in Worcester, Mass., in
1865, WPI was one of the nation's earliest technological
universities. From our founding days, we've taken a unique
approach to science and technology education which makes
working at the Gordon Library a rewarding experience.
Librarians support our research-intensive project-based
curriculum with a growing highly regarded instruction
program. The George C. Gordon Library offers a vibrant
atm...
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MBLC Job Listings - August 26, 2010
Information literacy Librarian (Asnuntuck Community College, Enfield, Connecticut)
Information literacy Librarian (Asnuntuck Community College, Enfield, Connecticut)
Academic
Year
2010-2011
Appointment
(Temporary,
Full-Time
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35
hours
per
week)
ANTICIPATED
STARTING
DATE:
October
2010
MINIMUM
QUALIFICATIONS:
ALA-accredited
Masters
Degree
in
Library
Science
(or
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Latest ALA Job Listings - August 26, 2010
On the Zukunftwerkstatt Kultur und Wissensvermittlung – Future Workshop in Germany
From Michael: Christoph Deeg of the Zukunftwerkstatt in Germany agreed to do a guest post for me outlining the origins and philosophies of this group. I spent an incredible day with the group in Berlin – and learned so much from them. I was honored to be asked to participate as a founding member last March and am pleased Christoph agreed to write for TTW – in English!
The Zukunftwerkstatt Kultur- und Wissensvermittlung e.V. is a non-profit-organisation that brings people together who are active in public institutions or private enterprises dealing with future possibilities of mediating of cultural and scien...
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Tame The Web: Libraries and Technology - August 26, 2010 Author: Michael Tags: LIS Education in the 21st Century Librarian 2.0 Librarians, Libraries & the Profession Library Innovators Library Technology Zahmen das Web: TTW in Germany & Switzerland
LolliPop for learning resources: Information literacy staff training within further education
This paper looks at how the provision of Information literacy training is supported in the further education sector. Using a case study, the results demonstrate how an online Information literacy programme can be used as a staff development tool, in order that Learning Resources staff are better equipped to support students in their Information literacy needs. The online programme was also used so that staff could become familiar with the institutional virtual learning environment (VLE), again in order that they are able to better support students.
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Journal of Librarianship and Information Science current issue - August 26, 2010 Author: Appleton, L.
Who stole my summer??
There’s always that one day — the day when you spend most of your day putting appointments into your calendar, the day when email volume doubles, the day when deadline work takes over and project work gets squeezed into a corner.
That day was Monday. Fall is coming.
Before Fall Term starts, I need to:
Read a sample of the sophomore writing portfolio to assess evidence of Information literacy.
Finish writing up a report evaluating our joint technical and research help service point in the library.
Update a few research guides that are now out of date.
Create several brand new guides for brand new courses.
Plan ...
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Pegasus Librarian - August 25, 2010 Author: Iris Tags: random thoughts
CR2 Blog » Blog Archive » LISWire: Chadron State College Looking ...
The Information literacy course is designed to highlight resources like EBSCO Discovery Service but also to teach students to be critical about the i
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pligg - all - August 25, 2010 Tags: Academic Libraries
Partnerships for HE in FE: the library perspective
Conference on 26 November 2010 at UWE Conference Centre, Bristol, UK: Partnerships for HE in FE: the library perspective. "The conference will cover many aspects of supporting Higher Education in Further Education students, and in developing the HE/FE partnerships to best advantage. Book at https://www.formstack.com/forms/uwe-heinfepartnerships Full info at http://www.uwe.ac.uk/library/info/academic/docs/he-fe-programme.pdf Blog at http://heinfelibrary.wordpress.com/Photo by Sheila Webber: autumn anemones, Sheffield, August 2010
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Information literacy Weblog - August 25, 2010 Author: Sheila Webber
Best Websites for Learning
The American Association of School Librarians (AASL) announced the 2010 Top 25 Websites for Teaching and Learning. The Top 25 Web sites for Teaching and Learning were named so because they foster the qualities of innovation, creativity, active participation and collaboration.
The Web sites honored include: Animoto; Classroom 2.0; Curriki; diigo; edublogs; facebook; goodreads; Google reader; mindmeister; Ning; OurStory; Partnership for 21st Century Skills; Poll Everywhere; PrimaryAccess; RezED; Second Life; Simply Box; Skype; S.O.S. for Information literacy; Teacher Tube; twitter; VoiceThread; Wikispaces; Wordle; and Zoho...
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What's New - August 24, 2010 Author: Molly Tags: General News Kids & Families Research Resources ALA ALSC learning websites
8/24/2010-Information literacy Librarian , Asnuntuck Community College, Asnuntuck Community College, 170 Elm Street, Enfield, Connecticut 06082
Information literacy Librarian
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Combined Library Job Postings - Lisjobs.com and Library Job Postings on the Internet - August 24, 2010
Report from IFLA: The Information literacy Section meeting
In this post I will describe some key items that came out of the IFLA Information literacy Section committee meetings that took place during the IFLA conference held in Gothenburg, Sweden, 11-15 August (the poor pictures were takenat the section committee dinner). IFLA (International Federation for Library Associations and Institutions) has a very small headquarters in the Hague, Netherlands, and most of its work is done by its members. IFLA has many sections and divisions, representing different regions of the world and different subject areas. One of the sections is Information literacy and I am a member of its Standing...
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Information literacy Weblog - August 24, 2010 Author: Sheila Webber
Plagiarism; Transliteracy & Web 2.0
Half day seminars: 1) Plagiarism: Stopping it before it Begins (morning, led by Anne-Marie Tarter; Marianne Bradnock and Nazlin Bhimani) and 2) Transliteracy and Web 2.0 (afternoon, led by Phil Bradley) both on 22 October 2010 at CILIP, London, UK. Cost is £75 ILIG member, £85 CILIP member, £50 concession, £110 otherwise. Discounts if you book for both events, or for multiple bookings. Enquiries about the programme and bookings to Norman Briggs, email: nwbriggs@iliacuk.co.ukPhoto by Sheila Webber: Sunflower, Sheffield, August 2010
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Information literacy Weblog - August 23, 2010 Author: Sheila Webber
Extinct Citations, Missing Links and Other Bibliographical Wonders
Chapter one of Vanishing Act: The Erosion of Online Footnotes and Implications for Scholarship in the Digital Age, by Michael Bugeja and Daniela V. Dimitrova, is now online:
Extinct Citations, Missing Links and Other Bibliographical Wonders
A decade ago, most research was done in the library rather than through its Web site, and scholars, editors, graduate directors and librarians were meticulous about the integrity of footnotes. They knew that citation was the backbone of research, from agronomy to zoology in the sciences and from art history to Zen studies in the humanities. The footnote upheld standards because it allo...
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Library Juice - August 22, 2010 Author: Rory Litwin Tags: About Litwin Books & Library Juice Press Higher Ed History Information Ethics Information literacy Print Culture Web culture
