ACRL/NY Special Collections and Archives Group Meeting Sept. 17

Are you an archivist, or librarian who spends part of your time working in an archive? If so, please attend the "open house" meeting of the Special Collections and Archives Discussion Group, part of the Association of College and Research Libraries Greater New York Metropolitan Area Chapter (ACRL/NY), on Friday, 17 September from 9:15-10:45. ACRL-NY meetings are traditionally open only to members of ACRL/NY, so please take advantage of this unique opportunity to network, share ideas, and have some fun with colleagues in the New York City area. The meeting will be at Mercy College, Manhattan Campus, room 704. The campus is located at 66 W. 35th Street. Directions are here:

https://www.mercy.edu/about-mercy-college/locations/manhattan/directions/

Light refreshments will be served. An agenda will be forthcoming.

The group chair is Professor Keith Muchowski, New York City College of Technology (CUNY). Please RSVP by September 10 to:

kmuchowski@citytech.cuny.edu

Join ACRL/NY today!: http://www.acrlny.org/membership.htm

Documents Association of New Jersey (DANJ) Annual Fall Conference Friday, November 5, 2010 Rutgers Law Library, Center for Law and Justice, Newark

On Friday, November 5, 2010, the Documents Association of New Jersey (DANJ) will present Legal Reference in the Digital Age. The Conference will be held at the Rutgers Law Library, Center for Law and Justice, 123 Washington Street, Newark, New Jersey.

Law librarians from around the state will explore legal reference using freely available government resources, as well as popular subscription databases. All attendees will participate in workshops covering case law, statutes, and administrative law.

John Joergensen, law librarian at Rutgers University Law School Library, Camden, will give the keynote speech. Mr. Joergensen won the 2007 Public Access to Government Information Award, given by the American Association of Law Libraries for the Rutgers-Camden Law School Library Digital Project, which is a full-text archive of over 9300 documents of the United States Congress, dating from the 1970’s through 1998.

Joining Mr. Joergensen to lead the workshops are Hays Butler, Rutgers Law Library, Camden, Sarah Jaramillo, Susan Lyons, and Caroline Young, of Rutgers Law Library, Newark, and Diane Oster, Seton Hall Law Library.

The conference will run from 8:30 AM to 2:30PM, and will be followed by an optional library tour.
This event is open to all librarians, students, educators, and legal professionals. The registration fee is $35 for DANJ members, $45 for non-members, and $20 for students. For the registration form, or for more information go to www.danj.org or contact Susan Bucks at sbucks@monmouth.edu.

Library Web Developer/Designer: Princeton University Library

Requisition #1000633

The Princeton University Library comprises a large central library and nine specialized libraries that are heavily used by an academic community of 6,400 students, 1,100 faculty members, and many visiting scholars. To support the diverse needs of its users, the Library holds some six million printed volumes, ranging from incunabula to current imprints, and provides access to many other records of human knowledge, such as ancient papyri and cylinder seals, modern literary manuscripts, and recently produced electronic databases and journals. The Library employs more than 300 professional and support personnel, complemented by a large student and hourly workforce. Please consult the Library Web site at http://library.princeton.edu/ for more information.

Available: Immediately

Description and Responsibilities:
The Web Developer position will help the Library Web Development Manager on specific projects to deliver more library content and services to our users from our web sites. Specific projects may include designing new sites, or using new web services technologies to improve the user experience in discovering, searching, finding, or acquiring library materials and content. Additionally, the position will assist in implementing the Drupal CMS, customizing the interface for the latest version of the OPAC, and creating mobile ready versions of the library web site and catalog. Customization tasks for the new NextGen Discovery system will be a large component of the work. Projects will also likely include implementation of open source code created in other libraries, using various API’s made available by Google, OCLC, or Code4Lib members, as well as various library vendors. This position will also be assigned other digital library projects as the need arises. Conducting user-centric usability studies is highly desirable, so experience in this area will be preferred.

Qualifications:
Required:
- BA or BS in computer science or related fields
- Thorough knowledge of PHP
- Recent experience with contemporary Web technologies ("Web 2.0"),
especially AJAX and RESTful design
- Knowledge of library bibliographic data and services
- Knowledge of XML and XSLT
- Knowledge of Apache, Tomcat, Jetty
- Demonstrated web graphic design experience
- Ability to complete projects on time
- Excellent communication skills

Preferred:
- Experience in libraries and in library web services development.
- Experience with conducting usability studies
-Experience with Drupal or similar content management system
-Familiarity with OPAC interfaces and faceting
- Knowledge of Java and/or Python

Compensation and Benefits:
Compensation will be competitive and commensurate with experience and accomplishments. Twenty-four (24) vacation days a year, plus eleven (11) paid holidays. Annuity program (TIAA/CREF), group life insurance, health coverage insurance, disability insurance, and other benefits are available.

Rank: This is an Administrative position; grade AIT030, 100% duty time.

Nominations and Applications:
Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Nominations and applications (cover letter, resume and the names, titles, addresses and phone numbers of three references) will be accepted only from the Jobs at Princeton website: http://www.princeton.edu/jobs.

Applicants must be eligible to work in the U.S.

Application Deadline Date: September 12, 2010

PRINCETON UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER.
For information about applying to Princeton, please link to
http://www.princeton.edu/jobs

Urban Library Journal's Call For Proposals Extended

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 September 20, 2010. Full manuscripts are due by December 15, 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

Hunter College Libraries

lyannott@hunter.cuny.edu

Information Services Librarian – Specialist in Business/Economics: Brooklyn College

THE CITY UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK – BROOKLYN COLLEGE

CAREER OPPORTUNITY

Title: Information Services Librarian – Specialist in Business/Economics
Rank: Instructor or Assistant Professor
Location/Department: Library
Position Detail: Teaching
FLSA Status: Exempt
Compensation: Commensurate with experience and credentials
Web Site: www.brooklyn.cuny.edu
Closing Date: Open until filled with review of resumes to begin immediately

POSITION DESCRIPTION AND DUTIES

Reporting to the Head of Information Services, the Information Services Librarian works as one of a team of ten librarians. In collaboration with colleagues, develops and delivers instructional programs to support classroom instruction and online learning at all levels within the curriculum in assigned areas. Acts as a faculty liaison, proactively engaging the faculty in information literacy initiatives, and providing particular support to the new School of Business. Maintains current awareness of the curricular needs, teaching approaches, and research interests of the faculty in assigned departments and makes recommendations to support those activities. In collaboration with colleagues, incorporates use of new technologies to re-conceptualize library instruction to enable students to be self-sufficient in their information seeking. Collects print, electronic and multimedia resources in selected disciplines and provides tailored discipline-related services to faculty and students in those departments of the College and related work as assigned. Maintains knowledge of and engages in the efforts surrounding scholarly publishing, scholarly communication, electronic resources and digital repositories. Provides specialized reference and research assistance including identification of sources and consultation on development of research strategies. Participates in the delivery of information/reference services through both traditional and virtual means. Proactively collaborates with others in identifying, designing, and/or introducing new information products and services, and consults with faculty, staff, and students to provide innovative tools to manage knowledge and communication. Serves on and contributes to College and University committees. Librarians within the City University of New York are expected to take active faculty roles and to engage in scholarly research and publication in their fields. Note that the work schedule during the academic year includes participation in the regular weekend and evening rotations.

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS


Required Qualifications:

• ALA accredited Master’s degree in Library or Information Science.
• Undergraduate and/or graduate degree in business, economics, or related field, or experience in business or business-research environment coupled with an undergraduate degree in another field.
• One or more years of professional experience in an academic, research, corporate, or large public library.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills and interpersonal skills.
• Experience developing collaborative working relationships and working on shared projects.
• Commitment to innovative and effective user-centered services.
  

Strongly Preferred Qualifications:

• Second graduate degree required for appointment above the rank of Instructor. (Note: If candidate does not have a second graduate degree at the time of appointment, appointment will be at the level of Instructor, and candidates must complete a second graduate degree within 5 years. Upon earning the second graduate degree, the candidate will be promoted to the tenure-track rank of Assistant Professor.)
• Experience with and knowledge of current information resources in business and/or economics.
• Experience with and/or academic background in one or more areas of business and/or economics.
• Experience in developing working partnerships with clientele and/or other communities.
• Commitment to innovative and effective user-centered services.
• Solid understanding of issues such as emerging trends in scholarly communications, Web 2.0 and beyond, usage of technology to enhance user experiences in libraries, innovative delivery of resources and services, etc.
• Experience with current web and instructional technologies, and with emerging technologies and instructional design.
• Reference and instructional experience in an academic, research, or business library.
• Experience with and/or knowledge of data management issues.
• Demonstrated success with scholarly research and publication process.
• Knowledge of and experience with current instructional theories and principles applicable to various types of online instruction or e-learning, preferably in a higher education context.
  

The successful candidate will show evidence of productive teamwork, creativity, initiative, and flexibility, and the ability to meet the publication requirements for tenure and promotion.

TO APPLY

Complete applications will consist of a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and contact information for three references. Applications must be submitted through the CUNY First online application system. Please go to http://www.cuny.edu/employment/jobsearch.html and click “How to Apply for Jobs Online”. This job is posting #3289.

Alternatively, in case of technical difficulties, applications may be submitted via email to:
bcjobs@brooklyn.cuny.edu, Attn: Mr. Michael Hewitt, Assistant Vice-President, Human Resource Services. Please cite posting #3289.


The City University of New York is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Immigration Reform and Control Act/Americans with Disabilities Act Employer

Information Services Librarian – Specialist in Natural/Behavioral Science: Brooklyn College

THE CITY UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK – BROOKLYN COLLEGE

CAREER OPPORTUNITY

Title: Information Services Librarian – Specialist in Natural/Behavioral Sciences
Rank: Instructor or Assistant Professor
Location/Department: Library
Position Detail: Teaching
FLSA Status: Exempt
Compensation: Commensurate with experience and credentials
Web Site: www.brooklyn.cuny.edu
Closing Date: Open until filled with review of resumes to begin immediately

POSITION DESCRIPTION AND DUTIES

Reporting to the Head of Information Services, the Information Services Librarian works as one of a team of ten librarians. In collaboration with colleagues, develops and delivers instructional programs to support classroom instruction and online learning at all levels within the curriculum in assigned areas. Acts as a faculty liaison, proactively engaging the faculty in information literacy initiatives, and providing particular support to the new School of Natural and Behavioral Sciences. Maintains current awareness of the curricular needs, teaching approaches, and research interests of the faculty in assigned departments and makes recommendations to support those activities. In collaboration with colleagues, incorporates use of new technologies to re-conceptualize library instruction to enable students to be self-sufficient in their information seeking. Collects print, electronic and multimedia resources in selected disciplines and provides tailored discipline-related services to faculty and students in those departments of the College and related work as assigned. Maintains knowledge of and engages in the efforts surrounding scholarly publishing, scholarly communication, electronic resources and digital repositories. Provides specialized reference and research assistance including identification of sources and consultation on development of research strategies. Participates in the delivery of information/reference services through both traditional and virtual means. Proactively collaborates with others in identifying, designing, and/or introducing new information products and services, and consults with faculty, staff, and students to provide innovative tools to manage knowledge and communication. Serves on and contributes to College and University committees. Librarians within the City University of New York are expected to take active faculty roles and to engage in scholarly research and publication in their fields. Note that the work schedule during the academic year includes participation in the regular weekend and evening rotations.

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS


Required Qualifications:

• ALA accredited Master’s degree in Library or Information Science.
• One or more years of professional experience in an academic, research, or large public library.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills and interpersonal skills.
• Experience developing collaborative working relationships and working on shared projects.
• Commitment to innovative and effective user-centered services.
  

Strongly Preferred Qualifications:

• Undergraduate and/or graduate degree in natural or behavioral sciences.
• Second graduate degree required for appointment above the rank of Instructor. (Note: If candidate does not have a second graduate degree at the time of appointment, appointment will be at the level of Instructor, and candidates must complete a second graduate degree within 5 years. Upon earning the second graduate degree, the candidate will be promoted to the tenure-track rank of Assistant Professor.)
• Experience with and knowledge of current information resources in the natural or behavioral sciences.
• Experience with and/or academic background in one or more areas of natural or behavioral sciences.
• Significant discipline-specific experience in an academic, research, or special library.
• Experience working on department/library/college committees.
• Experience in developing working partnerships with clientele and/or other communities.
• Teaching/instructional experience in an academic environment.
• Commitment to innovative and effective user-centered services.
• Solid understanding of issues such as emerging trends in scholarly communications, Web 2.0 and beyond, usage of technology to enhance user experiences in libraries, innovative delivery of resources and services, etc.
• Experience with current web and instructional technologies, and with emerging technologies and instructional design.
• Reference experience in an academic, research, or special library.
• Experience with and/or knowledge of e-science/data management issues.
• Demonstrated success with scholarly research and publication process.
• Knowledge of and experience with current instructional theories and principles applicable to various types of online instruction or e-learning, preferably in a higher education context.
  

The successful candidate will show evidence of productive teamwork, creativity, initiative, and flexibility, and the ability to meet the publication requirements for tenure and promotion.

TO APPLY


Complete applications will consist of a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and contact information for three references. Applications must be submitted through the CUNY First online application system. Please go to http://www.cuny.edu/employment/jobsearch.html and click “How to Apply for Jobs Online”. This job is posting #3288.

Alternatively, in case of technical difficulties, applications may be submitted via email to:
bcjobs@brooklyn.cuny.edu, Attn: Mr. Michael Hewitt, Assistant Vice-President, Human Resource Services. Please cite posting #3288.


The City University of New York is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Immigration Reform and Control Act/Americans with Disabilities Act Employer

Adjunct Ref position available, CUNY Graduate Center

Mina Rees Library, CUNY Graduate Center

The Mina Rees Library, CUNY Graduate Center seeks an Adjunct Reference Librarian to work up to 12 hrs/week. Flexible schedule late afternoon/early evenings. The position is will be available August 30^th.

Primary responsibilities include electronic and reference desk services and teaching graduate level workshops. May also provide some support to Interlibrary Loan services and collection projects.

QUALIFICATIONS:
For Instructor, an MLS from an ALA-accredited program is required. For appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor an additional masters degree (preferably in a Humanities or Social Sciences field) is required. Strong public-service orientation and familiarity with media, print and electronic information resources and emerging information technologies required. Relevant experience preferred.

Salary: depending on experience and other qualifications.

Please send a cover letter, resume and contact information for 3 references to:
Prof. Michael Adams
Mina Rees Library, room 2319
365 Fifth Avenue
New York, NY 10314
E-mail: madams@gc.cuny.edu

An equal opportunity/affirmative action/IRCA/Americans with Disabilities Act employer

Theatre Library Association Book Awards, Oct. 8

The Theatre Library Association will be celebrating its 42nd Annual Theatre Library Association Book Awards on Friday, October 8th! We hope that you can join us to honor and congratulate this year's winners.

This invitation is extended to members of ACRL/NY. Below you will find the invitation, as well as some links that will direct you to the TLA website and to RSVP for the event. We look forward to seeing you there!

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me at your convenience.

Sincerely,
Cynthia Tobar CTobar@gc.cuny.edu
| Metadata Librarian Mina Rees Library | CUNY Graduate Center | http://library.gc.cuny.edu/sp/subjects/staff/ctobar

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The executive board of the Theatre Library Association
Invites you to attend the

42nd Annual Theatre Library Association Book Awards

Theatre Library Association celebrates exceptional performing arts books and honors one of its outstanding members at the Lincoln Center ceremony being held on October 8th! In addition to the award winners, the 2010 Freedley and Wall juries have designated one additional title in each category as a special jury prize winner. Please join us to congratulate this year's winners.

**George Freedley Memorial Award**

The Pantomime Life of Joseph Grimaldi: Laughter, Madness and the Story of Britain’s Greatest Comedian by Andrew McConnell Stott.Canongate, 2009.

The Special Jury Prize Winner is Marc Robinson, author of The American Play: 1787-2000. Yale University Press.

**Richard Wall Memorial Award**

Film, A Sound Art by Michel Chion. Translated by Claudia Gorbman. Columbia University Press, 2009.

The Special Jury Prize Winner is Rob King, author of The Fun Factory: The Keystone Film Company and the Emergence of Mass Culture. University of California Press.

The awards ceremony will be highlighted by presentations from the winning authors on the research and writing of their books, followed by questions from the audience.

A TLA member will also be honored at the ceremony. A special award for Distinguished Service in Performing Arts Librarianship will be presented to Kevin Winkler, former Assistant Director of The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts.

The presentation will take place promptly at 6:00 P.M. following the annual TLA business meeting at 5:30 P.M. in the Bruno Walter Auditorium of The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts (enter at Amsterdam and 65th Street). A champagne reception will follow.

THE PRESS IS INVITED TO ATTEND, please contact Lisa Lopez at Flordalisa13.Lopez@gmail.com if you would like to cover this event for your publication.

Visit http://www.tla-online.org/awards/bookawards.html for more information on the TLA Book Awards.

For RSVPs, Please visit http://tiny.cc/bookawardrsvp.

Slavic, East European and Eurasian Studies Librarian, Princeton University Library

Slavic, East European and Eurasian Studies Librarian
Princeton University Library
Princeton, NJ
Requisition # 1000586

The Princeton University Library, one of the world's most respected research institutions, serves a diverse community of 6,600 students and 1,100 faculty members with more than 7 million printed works, 5 million manuscripts, and 2 million nonprint items. The holdings in its central facility, 9 specialized libraries and two storage libraries, range from ancient papyri and incunabula to the most advanced electronic databases and digital collections. The Library employs a dedicated and knowledgeable staff of more than 300 professional and support personnel, complemented by a large student and hourly workforce. More information can be found at the Library's website:http://library.princeton.edu/

Available: Immediately

Search Committee: (Princeton Access only)

Responsibilities:
The Princeton University Library seeks an energetic and creative subject specialist to build library collections and help shape library services in the interdisciplinary fields of Slavic, East European and Eurasian Studies. This Librarian works closely with the Department of Slavic Languages and Literatures, the Program in Russian and Eurasian Studies, and faculty and students from many other relevant departments and interdisciplinary programs. Reporting directly to the Associate University Librarian for Collection Development, the librarian is responsible for identifying and acquiring library materials covering a wide range of subjects, in all formats and from all parts of the world, in western languages and select languages of the region. The librarian also functions as the key Slavic, East European and Eurasian Studies resource person in the Library system, with the necessary expertise to provide assistance to students and faculty in teaching, researching and studying any aspects of this interdisciplinary field.

This is one of many subject specialist professional positions devoted to developing and interpreting Princeton's collections. Responsibilities include: current and retrospective collection building in all formats; managing sizable acquisitions funds and associated approval plans; advising on preservation, digitization, and other aspects of collection maintenance, including selection of materials for offsite storage; overseeing collections in the Slavic Languages & Literatures Graduate Study Room in Firestone Library; and providing specialized research assistance to Princeton University faculty and students, researchers affiliated with neighboring institutions, and visiting scholars from the U.S. and abroad. The librarian also provides instruction in the use of print and electronic materials; creates resource guides and Web sites to assist Princeton researchers; serves as the Library’s key liaison to the Department of Slavic Languages and Literatures, the Program in Russian and Eurasian Studies and other constituencies working on this world area; consults with members of the Technical Services Department to facilitate timely acquisitions and processing of materials from and about Russia, Eastern Europe and Eurasia (including some in the languages of the region). This librarian represents Princeton in the relevant regional, national, and international professional and scholarly organizations, including the East Coast Consortium of Slavic Collections (ECCSC), the Association for Slavic, East European, and Eurasian Studies (ASEEES), the Slavic and East European Microfilm Project (SEEMP), and others.

Qualifications:
Required: an ALA-accredited Master’s degree in library science, plus an advanced degree in a discipline (literature, history, social science) of Slavic, E. European or Eurasian studies; or an equivalent combination of education and library experience. Proficiency in Russian. Candidates must demonstrate mastery of the bibliographic tools, including electronic resources, available for the use of researchers in this field, especially in literature, humanities and social sciences. Candidates should be knowledgeable about the Russian and East European book trades, current and antiquarian, current research and publishing trends in this field worldwide, and the changing technological environment in research libraries; they should also demonstrate an interest in developing innovative services for researchers. Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States.

Preferred: Proficiency in another Slavic or East European language. Successful teaching experience, either in the classroom or in library instruction; familiarity with collaborative library projects such as the Center for Research Libraries, Global Resource Network, etc.; and knowledge of the strengths of other research collections, particularly in Slavic, Eurasian and East European studies.

Compensation and Benefits:
Compensation will be competitive and commensurate with experience and accomplishments. Twenty-four (24) vacation days a year, plus eleven (11) paid holidays. Annuity program (TIAA/CREF), group life insurance, health coverage insurance, disability insurance, and other benefits are available.

Nominations and Applications: Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Nominations and applications (cover letter, resume and the names, titles, addresses and phone numbers of three references) will be accepted only from the Jobs at Princeton website: http://www.princeton.edu/jobs

Princeton University is an equal opportunity employer and complies with applicable EEO and affirmative action regulations.

Architecture Archives Curator: University of Florida - George A. Smathers Libraries

The University of Florida - George A. Smathers Libraries seeks an innovative and knowledgeable Architecture Archives Curator. This is a non-tenure accruing faculty position which manages and develops the Architecture Archives in the Department of Special and Area Studies. The Architecture Archives Curator will work closely with faculty and students in the College of Design, Construction and Planning, and will provide researcher assistance, instruction, and outreach to support academic programs in architecture, landscape architecture, planning, construction and design. The Architecture Archives Curator will work collaboratively with archivists and librarians in the Department of Special and Area Studies Collections, librarians in the Architecture and Fine Arts Library, and with digital and technical services librarians and staff to improve library services for users. A key responsibility of this position is to facilitate successful fundraising activities and other appropriate library development efforts: working closely with the Smathers Libraries Development Office, maintaining excellent relations with existing donors, and identifying and cultivating relationships with potential donors.

The complete vacancy announcement and application instructions are available at: http://www.uflib.ufl.edu/pers/careers.htm.

We would appreciate your help in circulating the position vacancy announcement.

Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions.

Tina L. Pruitt, Office Assistant

Human Resources Office

George A. Smathers Libraries

PO Box 117024

Gainesville, FL 32611

352/273-2602

352/392-4538 (fax)

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

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.

Best regards,

Larry Williams
Editorial Assistant
International Research Journal of Library, Information and Archival Studies (IRJLIAS)
E-mail: irjlias@intersjournals.org
or irjlias.submit@interesjournals.org

“Libraries and the Mobile Web”: METRO webinar

On Monday, August 16^th, take part in METRO’s final webinar of the summer, “Libraries and the Mobile Web”!

From 10:00am-11:00am, instructor Ellyssa Kroski will explain what the mobile Web is, explore today’s cutting edge mobile devices and services, and discuss what can be accomplished with mobile Web applications. In addition, she will examine library mobile initiatives, ways to create a mobile experience, and how to get started with the mobile Web. Join us!

Registration fees: $20 members; $20 myMETRO; $50 non-members.

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

This program will take place online.

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

Reference Librarian - Part-Time: The College of Staten Island

The College of Staten Island, a senior college of the City University of New York, seeks two (2) adjunct reference librarians for evenings and weekend hours for up to 15 hours per week during the Fall 2010 and Spring 2011 semesters. The librarian must have a strong public service orientation and an ability to respond to the reference needs of both students and faculty.

Responsibilities:
Provide comprehensive reference, research, and referral service in a team based, client centered environment. Teach and assist users in identifying, locating, and interpreting sources of information, irrespective of format. Assist with Library projects, assignments, and initiatives as designated.

Required Qualifications:
Master's degree from an ALA-accredited program. Demonstrated experience in a library reference setting. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Compensation:
Beginning at $37.77 per hour (depending on qualifications)

Starting date:
August 28, 2010

Please send a cover letter, resume and three names of references to:

Prof. Wilma Jones, Chief Librarian
Library, 1L-109C
College of Staten Island/CUNY
2800 Victory Boulevard
Staten Island, NY 10314

E-mail: library@mail.csi.cuny.edu
Fax: 718-982-4002

For more information about the College of Staten Island Library visit: http://www.library.csi.cuny.edu/

Executive Director: Metropolitan New York Library Council

Title: Executive Director

Company: Metropolitan New York Library Council, or METRO

Location: New York, NY

Hours: Full-time (35 hrs/week)

Salary: Competitive

Description:

For more than 40 years, the Metropolitan New York Library Council (METRO) has served as a unique resource, providing effective support to academic, school, public, hospital and other specialized libraries and archives in the five boroughs of New York City and Westchester County. Today, METRO serves a diverse network of 250 member organizations representing more than 1,200 individual libraries. This position requires proven leadership and communications skills, deep knowledge of library services and digital and web-based technologies, the ability to work with varied constituencies in the public and private sectors, and strategic perspective on future opportunities for library and research organizations. A competitive salary and generous benefit package accompany this position.

Candidates must:

· Hold a Master of Library Science (MLS) degree from an ALA-accredited institution

· Hold or be eligible to hold a New York State Public Librarian Certificate

· Have eight or more years of professional library experience including administrative experience

A detailed announcement, including a description of the position, is available at http://bit.ly/metro_ed. You can also learn more about METRO at www.metro.org and read METRO’s strategic plan (2009 Strategic Plan).

For more information or to submit a letter of application and resume, please contact Norman Jacknis, President of METRO’s board at njacknis@cisco.com or mail to Norman Jacknis, c/o METRO, 57 East 11^th Street, 4^th Floor, new York, NY 10003. Please note that this position will remain open until filled.