Achieving Organization 2.0: METRO Lecture Series, New York, NY

You can still take part in the first installment of an exciting new lecture series from METRO!

METRO is pleased to welcome Meredith Farkas on August 9th from 10:30am to 12:00pm to discuss "Achieving Organization 2.0." This lecture will be of particular interest to library administrators, librarians, and students interested in learning best practices for successful technological innovation in the library.

Ms. Farkas will discuss how libraries can position themselves to take advantage of Web 2.0 technologies in ways that will ensure successful implementation. She will include practical tips, illustrated with examples from libraries that are already on the road to 2.0 through their innovative practices and services.

This program will take place from 10:30am-12:00pm at METRO: 57 East 11th Street, 4th Floor, New York, NY 10003.

Registration fees: $30 members; $30 myMETRO; 60 non-members.To register or to learn more, please visit: http://bit.ly/cqS4yu.

Please contact Laura Forshay at lforshay@metro.org, 212.228.2320 x10 with any questions.

Achieving Organization 2.0: Lecture at METRO, New York, NY

Join us on Monday, August 9th, for “Achieving Organization 2.0”, the first in a series of lectures from METRO.

Instructor Meredith Farkas will discuss how libraries can position themselves to take advantage of Web 2.0 technologies in ways that will ensure successful implementation. She will include practical tips and illustrated examples, making this lecture ideal for anyone interested in learning best practices for successful technological innovation in the library.

This program will take place from 10:30am-12:00pm at METRO: 57 East 11^th Street, 4^th Floor, New York, NY 10003.

Registration fees: $30 members; $30 myMETRO; 60 non-members.

To register or to learn more, please visit: http://bit.ly/cqS4yu.

Please contact Laura Forshay at lforshay@metro.org, 212.228.2320 x10 with any questions.

Expanding the Digital Library Program Within the Institution: METRO Workshop, New York, NY

Join us on Tuesday, August 3rd from 1:00pm-2:00pm for the next installment of METRO’s Summer Webinar Series. “Expanding the Digital Library Program Within the Institution: Turning Curators into Web Publishers” will explore the Columbia University Libraries’ strategies for increasing online access to special collections using open source software. Joanna DiPasquale, Web and New Technologies Developer at Columbia, will discuss the libraries’ use of Fedora and Omeka to put curatorial staff in control of a collection-oriented Web publishing tool, while ensuring adherence to best practices. She will also address the needs, implementation, and “lessons learned” over the course of the project.

Registration fees: $15 members; $15 myMETRO; $30 non-members

To register, please visit: bit.ly/b8UOAS.

This webinar will take place online.

Please contact Laura Forshay at lforshay@metro.org, 212.228.2320 ext. 10 with any questions.

Call for Articles: International Research Journal of Library, Information and Archival Studies

International Research Journal of Library, Information and Archival Studies
www.interesjournals.org/IRJLIAS

Introducing International Research Journal of Library, Information and Archival Studies

The International Research Journal of Library, Information and Archival Studies is a multidisciplinary peer-reviewed journal that will be published monthly by International Research Journals (http://interesjournals.org/IRJLIAS). IRJLIAS is dedicated to increasing the depth of the subject across disciplines with the ultimate aim of expanding knowledge of the subject.

Call for Research Articles

IRJLIAS will cover all areas of the subject. The journal welcomes the submission of manuscripts that meets the general criteria of significance and scientific excellence, and will publish:

• Original articles in basic and applied research
• Case studies
• Critical reviews, surveys, opinions, commentaries and essays
  

We invite you to submit your manuscript(s) to: irjlias@intersjournals.org or irjlias.submit@interesjournals.org for publication. Our objective is to inform authors of the decision on their manuscript(s) within four weeks of submission. Following acceptance, a paper will normally be published in the next issue. Guide to authors and other details are available on our website; http://interesjournals.org/IRJLIAS/Guide%20to%20Authors.htm

IRJLIAS is an Open Access Journal

One key request of researchers across the world is unrestricted access to research publications. Open access gives a worldwide audience larger than that of any subscription-based journal and thus increases the visibility and impact of published works. It also enhances indexing, retrieval power and eliminates the need for permissions to reproduce and distribute content. IRJLIAS is fully committed to the Open Access Initiative and will provide free access to all articles as soon as they are published.

Special Projects Cataloger (*Fixed-Term Appointment*): University of North Carolina Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC

POSITION: Special Projects Cataloger

*Fixed-Term Appointment*

AVAILABLE: September 1, 2010

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Library seeks a knowledgeable, motivated, and collaborative individual for the position of Special Projects Cataloger to work halftime in the North Carolina Collection (NCC) and halftime the Southern Folklife Collection (SFC). In the NCC, the Special Projects Cataloger will perform retrospective cataloging of monographs, serials, and other special format materials using standard cataloging tools: AACR2 revised, LC subject headings, MARC21 formats, and OCLC. The NCC also applies local subject headings and a modified Dewey Decimal Classification scheme. In the SFC, the Special Projects Cataloger will chiefly catalog commercial LPs and CDs using the tools listed above, and may also work on 78rpm and 45rpm recordings. The position requires the ability to create both original and adaptive cataloging, as well as to perform catalog maintenance and authority control activities. Cataloging is done to national standards, with participation in the NACO, BIBCO, CONSER, and SACO programs. The Special Projects Cataloger will report to the Assistant Head of Special Collections Technical Services.

The North Carolina Collection and the Southern Folklife Collection are two of the Special Collections housed in the Louis Round Wilson Special Collections Library. The NCC is the largest and most comprehensive collection of library materials related to a single state. Its holdings include more than 350,000 books, pamphlets, government documents, newspapers, periodicals, maps, and audiovisual materials. It also holds more than 1.3 million photographs and 15,000 artifacts. The NCC is widely known for its distinguished Thomas Wolfe and Sir Walter Raleigh collections. The SFC ranks as one of the nation's foremost archival resources for the study of American folk music and popular culture. It contains over 250,000 sound recordings, including cylinders, acetate discs, wire recordings, 78 rpm and 45 rpm discs, LPs, cassettes, CDs, and open reel tapes; over 3,000 video recordings; 18 million feet of motion picture film; thousands of photographs, song folios, posters, manuscript materials, ephemeral items, and research files; and an exceptionally strong collection of discographical materials for the 78 rpm era. Both collections are used by University undergraduate and graduate students, faculty and staff, as well as students and scholars from other institutions, independent scholars, professional writers, and the general public.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required: ALA accredited master's degree in library or information science. Experience cataloging using the Anglo-American rules. Excellent attention to detail combined with high productivity. Experience editing online cataloging records. Ability to work independently and harmoniously in a small group setting. Flexibility and analytical skills needed to resolve complex problems.

Preferred: General knowledge of North Carolina history, geography, and culture. General knowledge of American folk music and popular culture. Experience in cataloging in multiple formats, especially sound recordings. NACO experience. Experience in working on retrospective conversion projects.

The University and The Libraries

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is the country's oldest state university. UNC-Chapel Hill has an enrollment of approximately 27,000 students, employs more than 3,100 faculty, offers 77 doctoral degrees as well as professional degrees in dentistry, medicine, pharmacy and law, and the Library collections include over 6 million volumes. The Library is a member of the Association of Research Libraries, the Center for Research Libraries, the Triangle Research Libraries Network (TRLN) and SOLINET. The TRLN libraries, including the Health Sciences and Law libraries at Chapel Hill plus the libraries at Duke University, North Carolina Central University, and North Carolina State University, have combined collections of over eleven million volumes.

The Region

The Triangle region is one of the most desirable places to live and work in North America and offers its residents a wide array of recreational, cultural, and intellectual activities. The mountains or the seashore are less than half day's drive from Chapel Hill.

The University of North Carolina is an equal opportunity employer and is strongly committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff.

Salary and Benefits

This is a twelve-month fixed-term appointment, with the possibility of two one-year extensions. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. Standard state benefits of annual leave, sick leave, and State or optional retirement plan. At the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, librarians enjoy the benefit of academic status and are represented on the faculty council.

Deadline for Application

Review of applications will begin on August 5, 2010. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, but preference will be given to applications received by the begin review date.

To Apply

Please visit http://jobs.unc.edu/2500259 and complete the online application. Please include a letter of application, a resume and the name, mailing address, email address, and telephone number of three professional references.

E-Resources Cataloger: University of North Carolina Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC

POSITION: E-Resources Cataloger

AVAILABLE: September 1, 2010

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill seeks an innovative and knowledgeable librarian to serve in the position of E-Resources Cataloger. The E-Resources Cataloger will work in the E-Resources & Serials Management (ESM) Department within a collegial environment of e-resources and cataloging specialists. The E-Resources Cataloger will serve as the ESM Department’s specialist and liaison on issues of bibliographic control and metadata related to electronic resources of all types, with a focus on commercially-produced resources for monographic titles. This position reports to the Head of E-Resources & Serials Management.

The E-Resources Cataloger: catalogs electronic resources including e-books, electronic databases, websites and other electronic formats (primarily monographs and integrating resources) using OCLC’s Connexion Client and the Millennium integrated library system; supervises one full-time support staff member who performs cataloging and maintenance functions for electronic resources; may train and supervise student assistants; communicates with vendors regarding the availability of catalog records; oversees and manages loads of vendor records for electronic resources, assuring their quality and accessibility; develops and maintains an understanding of issues related to the cataloging of e-resources; contributes to the professional dialogue to improve service and enhance access to library resources; contributes authority records to the national authority files.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required: ALA accredited master's degree in library or information science. Demonstrated knowledge of electronic resources cataloging. Working knowledge of online library systems, OCLC, AACR2R, LCRI, LCSH, MARC21 formats and authority control. Solid computer skills including spreadsheet and database applications. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Effective organizational and interpersonal skills. Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as cooperatively and flexibly with a wide variety of staff in a rapidly changing environment.

Preferred: Cataloging experience in an academic or research library setting or cataloging experience with electronic resources. Experience with MarcEdit software and Innovative Interface's Millennium integrated library system. Supervisory experience. Familiarity with electronic resources standards and related initiatives, and with NACO or other PCC programs.

The University and The Libraries

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is the country's oldest state university. UNC-Chapel Hill has an enrollment of approximately 27,000 students, employs more than 3,100 faculty, offers 77 doctoral degrees as well as professional degrees in dentistry, medicine, pharmacy and law, and the Library collections include over 6 million volumes. The Library is a member of the Association of Research Libraries, the Center for Research Libraries, the Triangle Research Libraries Network (TRLN) and SOLINET. The TRLN libraries, including the Health Sciences and Law libraries at Chapel Hill plus the libraries at Duke University, North Carolina Central University, and North Carolina State University, have combined collections of over eleven million volumes.

The Region

The Triangle region is one of the most desirable places to live and work in North America and offers its residents a wide array of recreational, cultural, and intellectual activities. The mountains or the seashore are less than half day's drive from Chapel Hill.

The University of North Carolina is an equal opportunity employer and is strongly committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff.

Salary and Benefits

This is a twelve-month academic librarian appointment; salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. Standard state benefits of annual leave, sick leave, and State or optional retirement plan. At the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, librarians enjoy the benefit of academic status and are represented on the faculty council.

Deadline for Application

Review of applications will begin on August 5, 2010. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, but preference will be given to applications received by the begin review date.

To Apply

Please visit http://jobs.unc.edu/2500258 and complete the online application. Please include a letter of application, a resume and the name, mailing address, email address, and telephone number of three professional references.

Original Cataloger: University of North Carolina Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC

Position: Original Cataloger

Available: September 1, 2010

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill seeks an energetic and collaborative librarian to serve as an Original Cataloger. This Original Cataloger is primarily responsible for original and complex adaptive cataloging of monographs in Spanish, Portuguese, and other languages of the Iberian Peninsula, as well as native Indian languages of Latin America. This individual also consults with colleagues as needed regarding cataloging of Latin American and Iberian materials in other formats and to resolve complex cataloging situations. This Original Cataloger also shares responsibility for original and complex adaptive cataloging of English language monographs. The individual in this position supervises one paraprofessional staff member, an adaptive cataloger.

The Original Catalogers work in a collegial environment of cataloging specialists. Cataloging is done using OCLC’s Connexion Client and the library’s Innovative Interfaces local system. The position is in the Original/Adaptive Section of Resource Description & Management and reports to the head of the department. Catalogers at the UNC Libraries contribute national-level cataloging through NACO, BIBCO, and other PCC programs.

Librarians at UNC are expected to be actively involved with local library consortia; participate in regional, national, or international professional and scholarly organizations; and maintain an awareness of emerging research tools, methodologies, and trends in scholarly communication.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

ALA accredited master's degree in library or information science. Fluency in written Spanish. Cataloging experience in an academic or research library setting. Working knowledge of online library systems, AACR2R, LCRI, LCSH, MARC21 formats, and authority control. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Effective organizational and interpersonal skills. Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as cooperatively and flexibly with a wide variety of staff in a rapidly changing environment. Commitment to a high level of service to faculty, staff, and students. Commitment to professional participation in areas relevant to the position.

Preferred:

Experience with: Innovative's Millennium system; NACO, BIBCO or other PCC programs; electronic cataloging support tools, such as Classification Web and Cataloger’s Desktop; cataloging electronic resources. Reading knowledge of Portuguese, Catalan, Galician, or additional native languages of Latin America. Academic training in Latin American studies.

The University and The Libraries

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is the country's oldest state university. UNC-Chapel Hill has an enrollment of approximately 27,000 students, employs more than 3,100 faculty, offers 77 doctoral degrees as well as professional degrees in dentistry, medicine, pharmacy and law, and the Library collections include over 6 million volumes. The Library is a member of the Association of Research Libraries, the Center for Research Libraries, and the Triangle Research Libraries Network (TRLN). The TRLN libraries, including the Health Sciences and Law libraries at Chapel Hill plus the libraries at Duke University, North Carolina Central University, and North Carolina State University, have combined collections of over eleven million volumes.

The Region

The Triangle region is one of the most desirable places to live and work in North America and offers its residents a wide array of recreational, cultural, and intellectual activities. The mountains or the seashore are less than half day's drive from Chapel Hill.

The University of North Carolina is an equal opportunity employer and is strongly committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff.

Salary and Benefits

This is a twelve-month academic librarian appointment; salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. Standard state benefits of annual leave, sick leave, and State or optional retirement plan. At the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, librarians enjoy the benefit of academic status and are members of the faculty council.

Deadline for Application

Review of applications will begin on August 5, 2010. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, but preference will be given to applications received by the begin review date.

To Apply

Please visit http://jobs.unc.edu/2500260 and complete the online application. Please include a letter of application, a resume and the name, mailing address, email address, and telephone number of three professional references.

Clarifying the Results You Want: METRO Workship - REGISTRATION STILL OPEN, New York, NY

Registration is still open for Clarifying the Results You Want on July 27^th! Join us at METRO as Deb Howard, President and founder of Guiding Change Consulting, Inc., leads a workshop that will help attendees regain clarity of their desired results for the future.

Registration fees: $25 members; $25 myMETRO; $50 non-members.

To register or to learn more, please visit: http://bit.ly/aQlUrF.

This program will take place from 4:30pm-6:30pm at METRO: 57 East 11th Street, 4th Floor, New York, NY 10003.

Please contact Laura Forshay at lforshay@metro.org, 212.228.2320 x10 with any questions.

Adjunct Reference Librarian : Long Island University / Brooklyn Campus, Brooklyn, NY

Long Island University’s Brooklyn Campus seeks a part-time adjunct librarian to provide reference service, library instruction, and assist with collection development. The successful candidate will work some evenings and weekends. An ALA-accredited MLS degree and excellent communication skills are required. Three years’ post-MLS reference experience in an academic library is preferred.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Please send resume, letter addressing qualifications, and names and contact information (not letters) of three references to: Rachel Gleiberman, Long Island University, LLC Room 517, 1 University Plaza, Brooklyn, NY 11201, or via e-mail to Rachel.Gleiberman@liu.edu.

Long Island University is the seventh largest private university in the U.S. It is recognized for its strength in the liberal arts and sciences, health sciences, and library and information science. The Brooklyn Campus, located in downtown Brooklyn with easy access to Manhattan, enrolls more than 11,000 students pursuing undergraduate and graduate (including doctoral) degrees in the various colleges: Arts and Sciences, Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Education, Health Professions, Nursing, Business and Public Administration. With a staff exceeding 40, the library contains 265,000 books, 1,400 periodical subscriptions, 8,700 audiovisual items, and nearly 344,000 units of microforms and a collection of AV resources. LIU is an EEO/AA employer. Please visit our website at www.brooklyn.liu.edu/library/.

Serials/Database Coordinator: Long Island University / Brooklyn Campus, Brooklyn, NY

The library at Long Island University’s Brooklyn Campus serves a multicultural community of users and provides extensive access to print and electronic resources in the humanities and social sciences, with special emphasis on the health sciences in general, and pharmacy and nursing in particular.

Description

This is a tenure-track position. The Serials/Database Coordinator is responsible for evaluating, managing, and promoting the collection of print and electronic serials and databases. Duties include supervising the periodicals department including coverage of the periodicals service desk, training clerical staff and student assistants, and compiling statistical data on usage, as well as occasional reference desk service and library instruction. The successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to user-centered service and will participate in planning, collection development, outcomes assessment, committees, and professional development.

Qualifications

The successful candidate will have experience in selecting database products, will be familiar with serials-related technologies used to provide access to databases and electronic resources, will have experience with serials control in an integrated system environment, and will be knowledgeable regarding the serials and database marketplaces.

Requirements

ALA-accredited MLS degree, 30 additional graduate credits, and three–four years’ serials/database experience. The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent communication and collaborative skills and will work both independently and in a team environment.

Preferred

Second Master’s degree and work experience in an academic library environment are highly desirable.

To apply

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Please send resume, letter addressing qualifications, and names and contact information (not letters) of three references to: Rachel Gleiberman, Long Island University, LLC Room 517, 1 University Plaza, Brooklyn, NY 11201, or via e-mail to Rachel.Gleiberman@liu.edu.

Long Island University is the seventh largest private university in the U.S. It is recognized for its strength in the liberal arts and sciences, health sciences, and library and information science. The Brooklyn Campus, located in downtown Brooklyn with easy access to Manhattan, enrolls more than 11,000 students pursuing undergraduate and graduate (including doctoral) degrees in the various colleges: Arts and Sciences, Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Education, Health Professions, Nursing, Business and Public Administration. With a staff exceeding 40, the library contains 265,000 books, 1,400 periodical subscriptions, 8,700 audiovisual items, and nearly 344,000 units of microforms and a collection of AV resources. LIU is an EEO/AA employer. Please visit our website at www.brooklyn.liu.edu/library/.

Media Librarian: Long Island University / Brooklyn Campus, Brooklyn, NY

The library at Long Island University’s Brooklyn Campus serves a multicultural community of users and provides extensive access to print and electronic resources in the humanities and social sciences, with special emphasis on the health sciences in general, and pharmacy and nursing in particular.

Description

This is a tenure-track position. The Media Librarian is responsible for evaluating, managing, and promoting the multimedia collection to support curricular needs. Duties include supervision and training of clerical staff and student assistants, coverage of the service desk, and development of the center’s collection. The Media Librarian provides media-related library instruction sessions and assistance to users and participates in planning, collection development, outcomes assessment, committees, and professional development. Some evening and weekend shifts are required, as is occasional reference desk coverage.

Qualifications

The successful candidate will demonstrate knowledge of film and mass media history and maintain an interest in contemporary trends in media and related areas. S/he will have experience with media content in a variety of formats in an online environment and will be knowledgeable regarding evolving technologies in the digital media field.

Requirements

ALA-accredited MLS degree, 30 additional graduate credits, and three–four years’ experience in providing media-related library services. The successful candidate will have excellent communication and collaborative skills, will work both independently and in a team environment, and will train staff in library applications.

Preferred

Second Master’s degree in a relevant subject area and experience in an academic library setting are highly desirable.

To apply

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Please send resume, letter addressing qualifications, and names and contact information (not letters) of three references to: Rachel Gleiberman, Long Island University, LLC Room 517, 1 University Plaza, Brooklyn, NY 11201, or via e-mail to Rachel.Gleiberman@liu.edu.

Long Island University is the seventh largest private university in the U.S. It is recognized for its strength in the liberal arts and sciences, health sciences, and library and information science. The Brooklyn Campus, located in downtown Brooklyn with easy access to Manhattan, enrolls more than 11,000 students pursuing undergraduate and graduate (including doctoral) degrees in the various colleges: Arts and Sciences, Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Education, Health Professions, Nursing, Business and Public Administration. With a staff exceeding 40, the library contains 265,000 books, 1,400 periodical subscriptions, 8,700 audiovisual items, and nearly 344,000 units of microforms and a collection of AV resources. LIU is an EEO/AA employer. Please visit our website at www.brooklyn.liu.edu/library/.

Clarifying the Results You Want: METRO Workshop, New York, NY

On Tuesday, July 27^th, METRO welcomes Deb Howard, President and founder of Guiding Change Consulting, Inc., as she leads a discussion on “Clarifying the Results You Want”. This program will give attendees the opportunity to reflect and focus on what they would like to transform or create, and to regain clarity of their desired results for the future.

This program will take place from 4:30pm-6:30pm at METRO: 57 East 11^th Street, 4^th Floor, New York, NY 10003

Registration fees: $25 members; $25 myMETRO; $50 non-members.

To register or to learn more, please visit: http://bit.ly/aQlUrF.

Please contact Laura Forshay at lforshay@metro.org, 212.228.2320 x10 with any questions.

It's Not too Late to Register for Managing and Leading in a Time of Reduced Resources: METRO Workshop, New York, NY

There is still time to register for METRO’s upcoming workshop that explores how the economic crisis affects and will continue to affect how we manage and lead in libraries.

On Thursday, July 22^nd, organization development consultant Maureen Sullivan will talk us through some challenges, opportunities, effective practices, and useful strategies for the rapidly changing world of library work. Managing and Leading in a Time of Reduced Resources will take place at METRO from 10:00am to 4:00pm. Students will walk away from this workshop with a better understanding of how to improve their managerial leadership practice and how to apply this leadership in the “new normal” context.

This workshop will take place at METRO: 57 East 11^th Street, 4^th Floor, New York, NY 10003

Registration fees: $75 members; $75 myMETRO; $100 non-members

*If three or more people (limit 15) from your institution are interested in attending this workshop, please contact Laura Forshay at lforshay@metro.org for a discounted group registration rate.

To register or to learn more, please visit: http://bit.ly/9O4Xbj

Please contact Laura Forshay at lforshay@metro.org, 212.228.2320 x10 with any questions.

How to Create and Manage Your Online Presence; METRO Workshop, New York, NY

The internet has had a profound effect on how we search for jobs. However, it has also made it easier for potential employers to search for information about you. METRO’s How to Create and Manage Your Online Presence workshop will address this issue as instructor Ellyssa Kroski examines how to manage all aspects of your personal brand portfolio, as well as strategies for online branding success. She will also discuss the “what and how” of posting to social media websites and the ways in which they impact how you are perceived online. Attendees will walk away with greater awareness of their own online presence and skills that are truly valuable to any job seeker.

This workshop will take place on Friday, July 23^rd, from 4:00pm to 7:00pm at METRO: 57 East 11^th Street, 4^th Floor, New York, NY 10003

Registration fees: $30 members; $30 myMETRO; $60 non-members.

To register or to learn more, please visit: http://bit.ly/b76xte.

Please contact Laura Forshay at lforshay@metro.org, 212.228.2320 x10 with any questions.

Tour the new Battery Park City NYPL Branch Library with METRO

Join METRO on Thursday, July 22^nd as we tour the new Battery Park City NYPL Branch Library. Library Manager Billy Parrott will lead attendees through the newest and greenest branch library, explaining what went into its planning and creation. Stop by after work and explore this state-of-the-art facility with us!

This tour will take place from 6:00pm-8:00pm at the NYPL Battery Park City Branch Library, 175 North End Avenue (at Murray Street) New York, NY 10282, where a METRO representative will meet attendees.

Registration fees: $25 members; $25 myMETRO; $50 non-members.

To register or to learn more, please visit: http://bit.ly/aHCg9O.

Please contact Laura Forshay at lforshay@metro.org, 212.228.2320 x10 with any questions.

Managing and Leading in a Time of Reduced Resources: METRO Workshop, New York, NY

It’s no secret that the current economic crisis has affected and continues to affect libraries dramatically. Reduced resources and the need to transform libraries in an increasingly digital world mean that we also need to change our approaches to managing and leading in libraries.

On Thursday, July 22^nd, organization development consultant Maureen Sullivan will talk us through some challenges, opportunities, effective practices, and useful strategies for the rapidly changing world of library work. Managing and Leading in a Time of Reduced Resources will take place at METRO from 10:00am to 4:00pm. Students will walk away from this workshop with a better understanding of how to improve their managerial leadership practice and how to apply this leadership in the “new normal” context.

This workshop will take place at METRO: 57 East 11^th Street, 4^th Floor, New York, NY 10003.

Registration fees: $75 members; $75 myMETRO; $100 non-members.

*If three or more people (limit 15) from your institution are interested in attending this workshop, please contact Laura Forshay at lforshay@metro.org for a discounted group registration rate.

To register or to learn more, please visit: http://bit.ly/9O4Xbj.

Please contact Laura Forshay at lforshay@metro.org, 212.228.2320 x10 with any questions.

Reference Services: Planning, Marketing and Assessing New Technologies: METRO Workshop

On Wednesday, July 21st, join METRO for Reference Services: Planning, Marketing and Assessing New Technologies. New products, platforms, and social media practices for virtual reference services will be discussed, and instructors Alexa Pearce and Margaret Smith will also share examples of staff training activities, marketing materials, assessments and more. For this interactive workshop, participants are encouraged to come prepared to discuss your own experiences, as well as what components of virtual reference service may be of interest to your communities.

This workshop will take place from 1:00pm – 4:00pm at METRO: 57 East 11th Street, 4th Floor, New York, NY 10003.

Registration fees: $30 members; $30 myMETRO; $60 non-members

To register or to learn more, please visit: http://bit.ly/d8Bxw6

Please contact Laura Forshay at lforshay@metro.org, 212.228.2320 x10 with any questions.

Instructional, Reference, and Programming Librarian : St. Thomas Aquinas College, Sparkill, NY

Instructional, Reference, and Programming Librarian
Seeking an enthusiastic, outgoing and innovative librarian who will be responsible for providing reference service, conducting information literacy classes across the curriculum, extending library outreach to faculty, and working with faculty to integrate information literacy into on-site and online courses. The individual in this position will also plan and coordinate Friends of the Library programs and promotion; manage the library’s Friends of the Library databases; and prepare reports on Friends’ activities. S/he will participate in the development and maintenance of print and online library collections; attend professional meetings and training, both on campus and off campus; stay abreast of developments in academic libraries and librarianship; and liaise with academic division. Some evenings and weekends required.

Requirements: MLS from ALA accredited institution; minimum 2 years information literacy teaching experience (college pref.); proficiency with MS Word, Excel, and Power Point; proficiency with MS Access preferred; knowledge of and ability to use emerging technologies in information literacy instruction; proficiency with online databases for academic libraries; excellent organizational, communications, interpersonal, and PR skills; experience with Blackboard learning management system and LibGuides preferred. IRCA verification document establishing employment eligibility req. FT 9 (10) mos/yr. Position available September 1, 2010.

Apply: E-mail letter of interest, resume, and names and contact information of 3 professional references to Ms. Mary Anne Lenk, Director of library Services, St. Thomas Aquinas College, Sparkill, NY. (mlenk@stac.edu.) No phone calls, please.

Urban Library Journal: Call for Proposals

The editors of Urban Library Journal (ULJ) announce a call for proposals for the Winter 2011 issue.

Urban Library Journal, an open access, refereed journal of research and discussion dealing with all aspects of urban libraries and librarianship,welcomes articles dealing with academic, research, public, school, and special libraries in an urban setting.

Manuscript length should fall between 2,500 and 5,000 words. Full author guidelines can be found on the ULJ website: http://ulj.lacuny.org/. Proposals are due by August 1, 2010. Full manuscripts are due by December 1, 2010. For more information about ULJ and to see the latest issue: http://lacuny.org/ulj/index.php/current-issue/47-issue-161-spring-2010.

Proposals should be one page or less and include an overview of the topic as well as its relevance to urban libraries.

Please email queries and proposals to the journal co-editors:
Lisa Finder
Hunter College Libraries
lfinder@hunter.cuny.edu

Lauren Yannotta
lyannott@hunter.cuny.edu

Tour of the Goethe-Institut: METRO, New York, NY

Join METRO at 72 Spring Street on Thursday, July 15th for a tour of the Goethe-Institut New York! Library Director, Brigitte Doellgast, will lead attendees through the Institut’s unique integrated open office space and the German Cultural Center Library. She will also discuss their mission, collections, and other programs, including an annual exchange program for German and American librarians. Take this opportunity to explore and learn more about the cultural resources available to librarians at the Goethe-Institut.

This program will take place from 10:00am-12:00pm on Thursday, July 15, 2010.

Attendees will meet a METRO representative at the Goethe-Institut’s offices: 72 Spring Street, New York, NY 10012, on the 11th floor.

Registration Fees: $20 members; $15 myMETRO; $40 non-members.

To register, please visit: http://bit.ly/dbDm0L.

Please contact Laura Forshay at lforshay@metro.org, 212.228.2320, with any questions.

2010 National Diversity in Libraries Conference: New Jersey Library Association, Princeton, NJ

The 2010 National Diversity in Libraries Conference is just over 2 weeks away, and there’s still time to register!

Join your colleagues for stimulating programs, thought provoking keynote addresses and an all-round good time! Conference speakers include: Dr. Michael Fowlin, renowned psychologist and actor; Cheryl Clarke, Director of the Office of Diverse Community Affairs at Rutgers University; Luke Visconti, CEO of Diversity Inc. Media, Jorge Schement, Dean, School of Communication and Information at Rutgers University; and Roberta Stevens, ALA President.

The National Diversity in Libraries Conference (NDLC) is a biennial meeting for library staff members and interested parties to discuss diversity issues, especially as they impact libraries, library staff, and library services. The conference will take place from July 14–16, 2010 on the Princeton University campus in Princeton, New Jersey.

Listen to the ACRL Residency Interest Group's podcast about the conference.

Conference information, including links to registration is available at http://qed.princeton.edu/main/NDLC2010 or http://tinyurl.com/NDLC2010 .

WordPress for Library Web Design: METRO Workshop, New York, NY

METRO invites you to join us for “WordPress for Library Web Design” on Monday, July 12th from 10:00am-1:00pm.

Learn how to create and manage an entire library website with WordPress, a popular blogging platform, and avoid getting bogged down with a complex content management system.

Instructor Nicole Engard will guide librarians through the basics of using WordPress and give attendees hands-on experience that they can take back to their libraries.

Registration Fees: $40 members; $40 myMETRO; $75 non-members

To register, please visit: http://bit.ly/aIMeTN

This program will take place at METRO: 57 East 11th Street, 4th Floor, New York, NY 10003

Please contact Laura Forshay at lforshay@metro.org, 212.228.2320 x10 with any questions.

Instructional Technologies Librarian [Substitute]: Lehman College/CUNY, Bronx, NY

Lehman College
Instructional Technologies Librarian [Substitute]
Instructor or Assistant Professor

Lehman College, the City University of New York's public senior college in the Bronx, is seeking an Instructional Technologies Librarian. Lehman is noted for its beautiful, historic campus, distinguished by programs in arts and humanities, education, natural and social sciences, as well as a brand new Multimedia Center. The Leonard Lief Library is a modern, four-story structure with advanced technologies.

Reporting to the Coordinator of Information Literacy and Assessment, the Instructional Technologies Librarian:
• Creates and implements online learning modules to support the Library's active information literacy, reference and web-based learning programs
• Develops and applies innovative learning technologies and resources to the instructional process
• Supports development of both onsite and virtual reference services, as well as enhances the library website's interactivity with multimedia tutorials and social networking tools
• Provides library instruction, reference service, and collection development

REQUIRED: ALA-accredited MLS. Experience using learning technologies and graphic design tools, as well as course management software (Blackboard). Demonstrated interest in teaching and learning. Working knowledge of HTML and CSS, with experience in website management. Strong commitment to outstanding public service.

PREFERRED: Practical experience using Camtasia Studio or Adobe Captivate. Familiarity with Adobe Photoshop, InDesign or Illustrator. Knowledge of or interest in video production tools (FinalCutPro, Adobe AfterEffects). Understanding of virtual reference, social networking strategies and Web 2.0 technologies.

Project management experience, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and ability to thrive in a team-oriented environment. At least one year of academic library or professional training experience. Second Master’s degree is preferred and required for appointment to Assistant Professor.

Review of applications will begin July 9, 2010 – and will be accepted until position is filled.

Please submit letter, resume, and names and addresses of three references to:Professor Kenneth Schlesinger, Chair
Search Committee
Leonard Lief LibraryLehman College
250 Bedford Park Boulevard West
Bronx, New York 10468-1589
Kenneth.Schlesinger@lehman.cuny.edu
http://www.lehman.edu/library/

Project Archivist (11 months): Columbia University, Union Theological Seminary, New York, NY

The Burke Library at the Union Theological Seminary (Columbia University) seeks an experienced Archivist to process the New York Theological Seminary (NYTS) Archives, the Lindquist Collection of Native American Photographs, and related collections at the Burke Theological Library. Working under the Burke Library Director, the archivist will be responsible for arranging, describing, and preserving these archival collections.

The archivist will be responsible for the physical processing of part of the NYTS Archives, and the Lindquist Native American photographs to professional standards of arrangement and description in coordination with the Union Theological Seminary archivist, graduate student interns, other colleagues, and assistants. Additional duties include providing reference and reader services for the NYTS and other archival collections at the Burke Library, developing online exhibitions and other outreach resources related to the NYTS archives, answering reference inquiries, and providing research assistance. The incumbent will supervise students as needed.

The Burke Library, one of the largest theological libraries in the world, contains rich collections for theological study and research. With holdings of over 700,000 items, the Library is recognized as one of the premier libraries in its field, and includes extensive holdings of unique and special materials.

The mission of The Burke Library is to identify, acquire, organize, provide access to, interpret, and preserve information in the field of theology and contextually related areas of study. The Library supports the specific instructional and research needs of Columbia University, Union Theological Seminary, and New York Theological Seminary, providing resources for the broader scholarly community in theology and related disciplines.

Priority consideration will be given to applicants who apply by July 2, 2010. Please visit academicjobs.columbia.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=53336 to apply.

Schedule: 30 hours/ week. This is an eleven-month temporary position, with possible extension. This position is not benefits eligible.

Required: ALA accredited MLS with formal course work in archives administration or an MA in archival management, and two years experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Job Specific: excellent organizational skills; excellent oral and written communication skills; must be able to lift and carry heavy boxes and must be able to climb ladders and stairs; knowledge of DACS and demonstrated experience with professional standards and techniques for archival processing; demonstrated initiative, accuracy, attention to detail, and ability to work independently and in a team environment.

Preferred: knowledge of American and New York social history; working knowledge of historical research methodology; experience with standard bibliographic tools for historical and religious studies; reading knowledge of at least one foreign language