Fall Quarter 2010 at DePaul - View from the Reference Desk
Actually the Fall Quarter started on Tuesday -- but this is my first day back.
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Chicago Librarian - Design, Techology & Culture from a Librarian living in Chicago - September 9, 2010 Author: Leo Klein Tags: Chicago Depaul reference
Assistant Librarian, Cape Cod Healthcare
PURPOSE OF POSITION
TO MAINTAIN THE LIBRARY'S BOOK, JOURNAL AND AUDIO-VISUAL
COLLECTIONS;
PROVIDE reference SERVICES TO THE HOSPITAL STAFF AND OTHER
LIBRARY USERS;
AND COMPLETE THE DAILY CLERICAL FUNCTIONS OF THE LIBRARY.
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MBLC Job Listings - September 9, 2010
Adult Services Librarian, Watertown Free Public Library
Duties/Description: Friendly, creative, professional
librarian to join our busy Adult Services team. Duties
include readers advisory, reference work, collection
development, programming, library instruction, basic
computer troubleshooting, compiling of statistics and
community outreach. 37 hour a week position includes evening
and Saturday rotation. Full benefits.
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MBLC Job Listings - September 9, 2010
Director of Library/Archivist (United States Sports Academy, Alabama)
Director of Library/Archivist (United States Sports Academy, Alabama)
The
United
States
Sports
Academy
is
looking
for
a
Director of
Library/Archivist.
The
successful
candidate
will
be
responsible
for
planning
and
implementing
Library
activities.
Responsibilities
...
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Latest ALA Job Listings - September 9, 2010
Reference Librarian (The Pennsylvania State University, Pennsylvania)
reference Librarian (The Pennsylvania State University, Pennsylvania)
Responsible
for
providing
reference
and
instructional
services
to
the
Beaver
campus
community.
Shares
responsibility
with
the
Head
Librarian
for
developing
collections
and
library
services.
This
...
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Latest ALA Job Listings - September 9, 2010
Local news
Don't know if this made the national news, but it's obviously major here. It's a crazy world; this man was a regular in the library, and I have many stories about his "favorite (NOT) patron" status with myself and many of the staff. (for instance, I don't know why...he had taken to refering to me as 'that Bathsheba girl", and he complained to other patrons that we librarians "didn't know anything"?) But of all the numerous odd things he asked us reference questions about, he never asked about explosives or building bombs! He was old, alone, mean and crazier than we thought; I feel sad and disturbed. The senior living build...
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Library Lovers' LiveJournal - September 9, 2010
Coordinator, Access and Reference Services (Kansas State University Libraries, Kansas)
Coordinator, Access and reference Services (Kansas State University Libraries, Kansas)
Kansas
State
University
is
conducting
a
search
for
the
position
of
Coordinator,
Access
and
reference
Services
at
K-State
Libraries.
MLS
as
well
as
academic
library
experienc...
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Latest ALA Job Listings - September 8, 2010
Digital User Experience Librarian (Indiana University Kokomo, Indiana)
Digital User Experience Librarian (Indiana University Kokomo, Indiana)
The
Indiana
University
Kokomo
Library
invites
applications
for
a
twelve-month,
tenure-track
position,
beginning
when
filled,
to
provide
leadership
for
the
acquisition,
evaluation,
management,
and
promotion
...
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Latest ALA Job Listings - September 8, 2010
Instructional Services/Technical Services Librarian (Eckerd College, Florida)
Instructional Services/Technical Services Librarian (Eckerd College, Florida)
Ten-month,
tenure
track,
assistant
professor.
ALA
approved
M.L.S.
or
equivalent
degree
required,
excellent
technical
skills,
background
in
technical
services
helpful,
knowledge
of
Voyager
system
...
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Latest ALA Job Listings - September 8, 2010
Oxford Reference Update
The following new titles are now available via Oxford reference Online:
Dictionary of Biomedicine
Oxford Companion to Consciousness
Oxford Companion to Theatre and Performance
Oxford Dictionary of reference and Allusion
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Temple University Library Blog - September 8, 2010 Tags: New & Updated Electronic Resources
Reference Desk Reverence?
In my own experience (and somewhat amplified by the Master's Degree posts (first, second), there is a mystique that is lent to the reference desk lik
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pligg - all - September 8, 2010 Tags: Current Events
Reference Desk Reverence?
In my own experience (and somewhat amplified by the Master’s Degree posts (first, second), there is a mystique that is lent to the reference desk like no other place in the library (save for closed stacks, the final mystery of the library world). It is the sacred space for the librarian immortals and perhaps the paraprofessional demigods who prove themselves worthy of its station. From behind this lauded furniture, answers are dispensed to all who seek wisdom within the walls of the library. It is the desk of last resort for those who continue to question, the deliverer of information redemption, and start of many journe...
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LISNews.org - September 8, 2010 Author: AndyW Tags: reference Librarians
Reference Desk Reverence?
In my own experience (and somewhat amplified by the Master’s Degree posts (first, second), there is a mystique that is lent to the reference desk like no other place in the library (save for closed stacks, the final mystery of the library world). It is the sacred space for the librarian immortals and perhaps the paraprofessional demigods who prove themselves worthy of its station. From behind this lauded furniture, answers are dispensed to all who seek wisdom within the walls of the library. It is the desk of last resort for those who continue to question, the deliverer of information redemption, and start of many journe...
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LISNews - Librarian And Information Science News - September 8, 2010 Author: AndyW Tags: reference Librarians
Blogging the LOC: Class A
Last week, we began with a basic overview of the Library of Congress system used by K-State Libraries to organize all our books. If you didn't catch it, you might want to read it first. From here on out I'm going to assume you know what I'm talking about, as much as that's possible with regards to the Library of Congress system.
So today we begin with Class A. It would be awesome if LOC started out strong, so I could say "See! It makes sense and is great!" but unfortunately that's not the case. Class A is "General Works", just a bare step above "Miscellaneous" on...
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K-State Libraries: Talking in the Library - September 8, 2010 Author: donna_ekart Tags: LOC
Circulation Services Supervisor, Annenberg Library, Pine Manor College
Pine Manor College seeks a flexible, energetic and
innovative librarian to manage all aspects of circulation
services. Reporting to the Library Director. Duties will
also include some reference services, participation in
collection development and materials selection. Represents
PMC on the Minuteman Library Network Circulation
Committee. Occasional nights and weekends may be required.
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MBLC Job Listings - September 7, 2010
Coordinator, Access and Reference Services (Kansas State University Libraries, Manhattan, Kansas)
Coordinator, Access and reference Services (Kansas State University Libraries, Manhattan, Kansas)
Kansas
State
University
is
conducting
a
search
for
the
position
of
Coordinator,
Access
and
reference
Services
at
K-State
Libraries.
MLS
as
well
as
academic
library
...
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Latest ALA Job Listings - September 7, 2010
Digital User Experience Librarian (Indiana University Kokomo, Kokomo, Indiana)
Digital User Experience Librarian (Indiana University Kokomo, Kokomo, Indiana)
The
Indiana
University
Kokomo
Library
invites
applications
for
a
twelve-month,
tenure-track
position,
beginning
when
filled,
to
provide
leadership
for
the
acquisition,
evaluation,
management,
and
pro...
Source:
Latest ALA Job Listings - September 7, 2010
Instructional Services/Technical Services Librarian (Eckerd College, St. Petersburg, Florida)
Instructional Services/Technical Services Librarian (Eckerd College, St. Petersburg, Florida)
Ten-month,
tenure
track,
assistant
professor.
ALA
approved
M.L.S.
or
equivalent
degree
required,
excellent
technical
skills,
background
in
technical
services
helpful,
knowledge
of
Voyager
sy...
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Latest ALA Job Listings - September 7, 2010
#JOBS : Outreach Librarian and Reference Services/Instruction Librarian, California Univ. of PA
----------------------------------------- Wilfred (Bill) Drew, M.S., B.S., A.S. Assistant Professor Librarian, Systems and Tech Services Strengths: Ideation, Input, Learner, Command, Analytical E-mail: dreww@tc3.edu Follow the library: http://twitter.com/TC3Library PPlease consider the environment before printing this e-mail or document. From: Meloy, William [mailto:meloy@calu.edu] Sent: Tuesday, September 07, 2010 9:40 AM To: collib-l@ala.org Subject: [collib-l] Position Openings: Outreach Librarian and reference Services/Instruction Librarian, California Univ. of PA California University of Pennsylvania has ope...
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Baby Boomer Librarian - September 7, 2010 Tags: Pennsylvania Jobs
#Jobs : Art Librarian-Purchase College-SUNY
Art Librarian, Purchase College, SUNY Purchase College Library invites applications for the position of Art Librarian. We are looking for an energetic and creative person, who can provide excellent customer service, is eager to try new things, and who will be flexible in a changing environment. The successful candidate will plan and deliver innovative reference and instruction services and develop and manage print and electronic collections in Art History, Art & Design, New Media, and Arts Management. The candidate will collaborate with the Visual Resources Associate and the Meserve-Kunhardt Foundation to promote...
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Baby Boomer Librarian - September 7, 2010 Tags: Librarians Purchase SUNY Jobs
The Resurrection of Newspaper Obituaries
Last week I started talking about newspaper obituaries. Today’s post details how we’re improving access to the obituaries we do have in our newspaper microfilm records, using an online index created with Yahoo Pipes.
Our microfilm records of the local papers go back to 1940. But microfilm is primarily an archival format, rather than an accessible format, so it can be cumbersome to use. Our biggest impediment was that we didn’t know what was there - when a patron contacted the reference Desk asking for someone’s obituary, it was very time-consuming for us to search the microfilm for an obituary, w...
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herzogbr.net blog - September 7, 2010 Author: Brian Herzog Tags: Library Resources Technology index libraries newspaper newspapers obit obits obituaries obituary online pipes public search yahoo yahoo pipes
9/7/2010-Coordinator, Access and Reference Services, Kansas State University, K-State Libraries, Manhattan, Kansas
Coordinator, Access and reference Services
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Combined Library Job Postings - Lisjobs.com and Library Job Postings on the Internet - September 7, 2010
9/7/2010-Reference/National Security & U.S. Foreign Relations Law Librarian, The George Washington University Law School Library, Washington, District of Columbia
reference/National Security & U.S. Foreign Relations Law Librarian
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Combined Library Job Postings - Lisjobs.com and Library Job Postings on the Internet - September 7, 2010
Lori Lampert, Reference & Government Documents
Lori began her career at Drake in 1981 right out of SU. She started out in the reference department, headed the Special Materials center for 13 years and returned to Instruction & reference in 2000. She took over the Government Documents collection in 2007. Originally from Syracuse, Lori still misses the rolling hills of Central New York. The owner of 2 dogs and 2 cats, Lori's hobbies are reading and household/garage sales. Lori is the one on the right :-)
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Drake Memorial Library - September 7, 2010 Author: Drake Memorial Library
More Enhancements to THOMAS
The latest THOMAS enhancements according to a recent law-lib message posted by Emily Carr, Legal reference Specialist, Law Library of Congress, include the following: THOMAS now has a mobile-friendly homepage that will display on devices with lower screen resolutions like...
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Law Librarian Blog - September 7, 2010 Author: Joe Hodnicki Tags: Electronic Resource Gov Docs Legal Research
Director of Archives
State: Kentucky
UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY LIBRARIES
Lexington, KY 40506-0456
www.uky.edu/Libraries
September 1, 2010
POSITION: Director of Archives, Job #SM532124
AVAILABLE: Immediately
DESCRIPTION AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The University of Kentucky seeks an archivist to administer the Archives Department within the Special Collections Division (SC) http://www.uky.edu/Libraries/SCDP.
• Reports to the Associate Dean for Special Collections (SC)
• Serves on SC management group that collaboratively administers a division comprised of Archives, the Louie B. Nunn Center for Oral History Center, Special Collections Library, ...
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SLIS Careers Feed - September 6, 2010
Systems/Emerging Technologies Librarian
State: Wisconsin
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, collection development, colleg...
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SLIS Careers Feed - September 6, 2010
Instruction/Reference Librarian
State: Indiana
Franklin College is seeking a full-time instruction/reference librarian to start January 2011. This is a faculty position with an administrative contract. The successful applicant will be energetic, self-motivated, and above all have a love of teaching.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Provide reference assistance to students, faculty, and staff
2. Conduct instruction in classrooms and in the Library
3. Oversee the development of a course-integrated program of instruction for all students
4. Develop the print and electronic reference collections
5. Develop and assist with maintaining current online resources
6. Evalua...
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SLIS Careers Feed - September 6, 2010
Assistant Library Director
State: Indiana
Marian University has an immediate opening as Assistant Library Director. This position assists in the maintenance of the library's collection of books, electronic resources, serial publications, documents, audiovisual, and other materials, and assists faculty, staff, students, alumni, and the community in locating and obtaining materials by performing the following duties: manage acquisitions/serials, public service/reference duties, support information commons and instructional technology, library instruction responsibilities. Applicants must have excellent written and oral communication skills; ability t...
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SLIS Careers Feed - September 6, 2010
Systems and Emerging Technologies Librarian
State: Wisconsin
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, collection development, coll...
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SLIS Careers Feed - September 6, 2010
