Barnard College Librarian Ellyssa Kroski has put together a new collection of tips and resources now available in METRO’s LibGuides. The “Professional Development for Information Professionals” guide (http://bit.ly/i7qzja) is designed to aid librarians in reaching their professional goals, with topics ranging from social networking best practices to keys to getting published.
For a more in-depth look at some of these topics, join us on March 9th as Ms. Kroski presents “How to Create and Manage Your Online Presence” here at METRO. This workshop will focus on how best to manage your personal brand portfolio and developing strategies for online branding success. To learn more or to register, please visit http://www.metro.org/en/cev/28.
Friday, February 25, 2011
Ship's Librarian, 2011 Summer Sea Term: SUNY Maritime College
The Stephen B. Luce Library of SUNY Maritime College announces the position of Ship’s Librarian aboard the Training Ship Empire State VI during the 2011 Summer Sea Term. The Ship’s Librarian serves as the sole information professional and head of the library aboard the ship. The librarian works on a full-time basis as the solo librarian during the first half of the training cruise, six weeks from May to mid-June. The ship will be leaving from Fort Schuyler (Bronx, NY) and visiting several European ports.
Duties:
· Provide reference service including reader advisory and other information queries from cadets, crew, and officers
· Manage the library collection including circulation and cataloging
· Remain in constant communication with the Library ashore
· Maintain and report daily statistics to the library ashore at SUNY Maritime College
· Provide regular communication and blog updates to be disseminated to the college community
· Create port guides to be disseminated to crew and students
· Supervise cadet library assistants
· Manage the showing of nightly films to the ship community
Qualifications:
Master of Library Science degree from an accredited institution. Minimum two years of professional experience as a librarian. Qualified individuals must be self-motivated and highly disciplined. Must have a current U.S. passport and be eligible to obtain proper Merchant Marine documentation.
About the Library:
The library aboard the Empire State VI serves as the repository of information aboard the ship. It contains a collection over 3,000 titles, computer terminals with access to academic electronic resources. .
Compensation:
The selected librarian will receive a competitive one-time stipend. Housing and all meals are included while aboard the Empire State VI.
Review of applications begins immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Please send a letter of interest, resume, and the names, telephone numbers, and addresses of three references via email to:
Ship’s Librarian Search Committee
Attn: Library
SUNY Maritime College
library@sunymaritime.edu
The SUNY Maritime College is a four-year college of the State University of New York. It provides an outstanding education in the areas of Engineering, Naval Architecture, Marine Transportation/Business Administration, Marine Environmental Science, and Humanities.
Duties:
· Provide reference service including reader advisory and other information queries from cadets, crew, and officers
· Manage the library collection including circulation and cataloging
· Remain in constant communication with the Library ashore
· Maintain and report daily statistics to the library ashore at SUNY Maritime College
· Provide regular communication and blog updates to be disseminated to the college community
· Create port guides to be disseminated to crew and students
· Supervise cadet library assistants
· Manage the showing of nightly films to the ship community
Qualifications:
Master of Library Science degree from an accredited institution. Minimum two years of professional experience as a librarian. Qualified individuals must be self-motivated and highly disciplined. Must have a current U.S. passport and be eligible to obtain proper Merchant Marine documentation.
About the Library:
The library aboard the Empire State VI serves as the repository of information aboard the ship. It contains a collection over 3,000 titles, computer terminals with access to academic electronic resources. .
Compensation:
The selected librarian will receive a competitive one-time stipend. Housing and all meals are included while aboard the Empire State VI.
Review of applications begins immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Please send a letter of interest, resume, and the names, telephone numbers, and addresses of three references via email to:
Ship’s Librarian Search Committee
Attn: Library
SUNY Maritime College
library@sunymaritime.edu
The SUNY Maritime College is a four-year college of the State University of New York. It provides an outstanding education in the areas of Engineering, Naval Architecture, Marine Transportation/Business Administration, Marine Environmental Science, and Humanities.
Save the Date - Program on Archivists' Toolkit, April 6, 2011, from 1-2pm
Colleagues, more information will be forthcoming, but for now I ask that you save the date of April 6, 2011, for a program sponsored jointly by ACRL/NY and the LACUNY Archives & Special Collections Group. Professor Nathan Stevens, a programer with Archivists' Toolkit (AT) and adjunct in the Chemistry Department at New York City College of Technology (CUNY), will discuss AT and how librarians and archivists can incorporate it into their professional activities. The program will be from 1:00-2:00 pm.
Respectfully,
Keith Muchowski, Chair, ACRL-NY Archives and Special Collections Group
Ursula C. Schwerin Library, A435
New York City College of Technology (CUNY)
300 Jay Street
Brooklyn, NY 11201
Respectfully,
Keith Muchowski, Chair, ACRL-NY Archives and Special Collections Group
Ursula C. Schwerin Library, A435
New York City College of Technology (CUNY)
300 Jay Street
Brooklyn, NY 11201
You are invited to the ACRL/NY Resource Sharing Discussion Group “Meet and Greet” Please note corrected date!
When: Friday March 18, 2011, 9:30 – 10:45 am
Where: Mercy College-Manhattan66 W. 35 St., 7th floor
Directions can be found at:
https://www.mercy.edu/about-mercy-college/locations/manhattan/directions/
ID is required to enter the building.
We will explore topics of interest to librarians and library students involved in acquisitions, cataloging, collection development, electronic resources, serials, ILL, and other activities related to resource sharing. This meeting is open to all. Light refreshments will be served.
Please RSVP to Maureen Weicher weicherm@stjohns.edu.
Where: Mercy College-Manhattan66 W. 35 St., 7th floor
Directions can be found at:
https://www.mercy.edu/about-mercy-college/locations/manhattan/directions/
ID is required to enter the building.
We will explore topics of interest to librarians and library students involved in acquisitions, cataloging, collection development, electronic resources, serials, ILL, and other activities related to resource sharing. This meeting is open to all. Light refreshments will be served.
Please RSVP to Maureen Weicher weicherm@stjohns.edu.
Librarian for Digital Resources: Lillian Goldman Law Library, Yale Law School (New Haven, CT)
Rank: Librarian II-III
www.yale.edu/jobs
Schedule: Full-time (37.5 hours per week); Standard Work Week (M-F, 8:30 – 5:00)
Yale University offers exciting opportunities for achievement and growth in New Haven, Connecticut. Conveniently located between Boston and New York, New Haven is the creative capital of Connecticut with cultural resources that include two major art museums, a critically-acclaimed repertory theater, state-of-the-art concert hall, and world-renowned schools of Architecture, Art, Drama, and Music.
THE LILLIAN GOLDMAN LAW LIBRARY
In support of Yale Law School's outstanding legal scholarship and lawyer training, the Lillian Goldman Law Library is dedicated to acquiring and preserving a superb collection of resources in all formats, furnishing access to information wherever it exists, providing the most highly competent assistance to use information resources, and maintaining a welcoming, comfortable facility. The Lillian Goldman Law Library provides services which exceed the expectations of users by its leadership in the innovative use of technology and the continuing development of its most highly valued asset, its staff. To learn more about the Lillian Goldman Law Library and its collections and services, visit www.law.yale.edu/library .
The Lillian Goldman Law Library is located within the heart of the Yale Law School complex, providing the Law School community with ready access to one of the world's finest collections of printed legal materials. These collections are complemented by access to a growing array of online sources as well as the strong interdisciplinary collections housed nearby at more than twenty other campus libraries, including Sterling Memorial Library and Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library. Utilizing these resources combined with our excellent, service-oriented staff, we strive daily to be the best academic law library in the world.
POSITION DESCRIPTION
Under the direction of the Associate Director for Technical Services, the Librarian for Digital Resources oversees the lifecycle of all Law Library electronic resources purchases and subscriptions, from trials to payments, including renewals and cancellations. Troubleshoots all problem reports. Liaises with Law Library departments and committees regarding electronic resources management and represents the Law Library on University Library committees related to electronic resources. Expected to keep abreast of initiatives in electronic publishing and to be professionally active. NOTE: Review of applications will begin immediately and posting will close on March 14, 2011.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Manages the lifecycle of e-journals, packages of e-resources and other electronic content, purchased or subscribed to by the Law Library. Maintains and manages productive vendor relationships with producers and providers of e-resources. Addresses authorization and authentication issues for e-resources.
Creates records and maintains e-journal coverage information data in Innovative Interfaces electronic resources management system (ERM). Maintains and manages productive vendor relationships with producers and providers of bibliographic records for e-journals, packages of e-resources and other electronic content. Maintains Law Library’s Serials Solutions database. Downloads bibliographic records for e-journals and other electronic content. Creates new load tables as required. Monitors quality of records from vendors and performs database maintenance projects as necessary to integrate records with MORRIS database.
Coordinates with Associate Librarian for Collections to insure that licenses conform to Yale University and Law School guidelines. Maintains licensing details in ERM and other Law Library databases. Sets up and monitors usage statistics gathered through ERM or collected directly from vendors. Verifies the accuracy of URLs in bibliographic records using Innovative Interfaces URL checking software. Troubleshoots all problem reports including access and billing issues. Communicates with vendors/publishers to expedite and sustain access to electronic resources. Coordinates with references librarians and selectors to monitor trials of electronic resource, renewals, and plans for discontinuation of resources. Coordinates with Librarian for Acquisitions and Continuing Resources to manage the relationship between print and online subscriptions to e-journals. Creates bibliographic data for e-resources not included in vendor supplied metadata sets. In the absence of the Librarian for Acquisitions and Continuing Resources, manages transmission of electronic vouchers to University accounts payable and downloads records for new acquisitions received by the library.
Represents the Law Library on University Library committees related to electronic resources. Participates in library planning committees and task forces and engages in campus, regional, and national professional organizations and collaborative activities. Expected to be professionally active and represents the Library and the University in the academic, scholarly, and professional community. Will be cross-trained in other technical services functions as required. May be required to assist in disaster recovery efforts.
QUALIFICATIONS
Master’s degree from an ALA-accredited program for library and information science and a minimum of two years of professional experience, and demonstrated professional accomplishments appropriate to the rank; preferably with at least 1 year of experience supporting electronic resource activities. Appointment to the rank of Librarian III requires at least five years of professional experience, and demonstrated professional accomplishments appropriate to the rank; preferably with at least 2 years of experience supporting electronic resource activities.
Experience with print or electronic serials control. Experience with an Electronic Resource Management tool, preferably Innovative Interfaces' ERM. Knowledge of the electronic publishing environment and scholarly communication issues. Familiarity with MARC and basic understanding of authority control. Strong computer skills; familiarity with Microsoft Windows and Office applications, and an integrated library system (ILS), preferably Innovative Interfaces Millennium. Ability and willingness to learn new applications. Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot e-resources access issues, review and identify issues with licenses. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Demonstrated ability to work both independently and in a team environment with collegiality, flexibility, and accuracy and attention to detail. Demonstrated analytical and organizational skills.
SALARY AND BENEFITS
We invite you to discover the excitement, diversity, rewards and excellence of a career at Yale University. One of the country's great workplaces, Yale University offers exciting opportunities for meaningful accomplishment and true growth. Our benefits package is among the best anywhere, with a wide variety of insurance choices, liberal paid time off, fantastic family and educational benefits, a variety of retirement benefits, extensive recreational facilities, and much more.
Applications consisting of a cover letter, resume, and the names and contact information of three professional references should be sent by creating an account and applying online at www.yale.edu/jobs for immediate consideration - the STARS req ID for this position is 12270BR. Please be sure to reference #12270BR in your cover letter.
BACKGROUND CHECK REQUIREMENTS
All external candidates for employment will be subject to pre-employment background screening for this position, which may include motor vehicle and credit checks based on the position description and job requirements. All offers are contingent on successful completion of a background check. Please visit www.yale.edu/hronline/careers/screening/faqs.html for additional information on the background check requirements and process.
Yale University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. Yale values diversity in its faculty, staff, and students and strongly encourages applications from women and members of underrepresented minority groups.
www.yale.edu/jobs
Schedule: Full-time (37.5 hours per week); Standard Work Week (M-F, 8:30 – 5:00)
Yale University offers exciting opportunities for achievement and growth in New Haven, Connecticut. Conveniently located between Boston and New York, New Haven is the creative capital of Connecticut with cultural resources that include two major art museums, a critically-acclaimed repertory theater, state-of-the-art concert hall, and world-renowned schools of Architecture, Art, Drama, and Music.
THE LILLIAN GOLDMAN LAW LIBRARY
In support of Yale Law School's outstanding legal scholarship and lawyer training, the Lillian Goldman Law Library is dedicated to acquiring and preserving a superb collection of resources in all formats, furnishing access to information wherever it exists, providing the most highly competent assistance to use information resources, and maintaining a welcoming, comfortable facility. The Lillian Goldman Law Library provides services which exceed the expectations of users by its leadership in the innovative use of technology and the continuing development of its most highly valued asset, its staff. To learn more about the Lillian Goldman Law Library and its collections and services, visit www.law.yale.edu/library .
The Lillian Goldman Law Library is located within the heart of the Yale Law School complex, providing the Law School community with ready access to one of the world's finest collections of printed legal materials. These collections are complemented by access to a growing array of online sources as well as the strong interdisciplinary collections housed nearby at more than twenty other campus libraries, including Sterling Memorial Library and Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library. Utilizing these resources combined with our excellent, service-oriented staff, we strive daily to be the best academic law library in the world.
POSITION DESCRIPTION
Under the direction of the Associate Director for Technical Services, the Librarian for Digital Resources oversees the lifecycle of all Law Library electronic resources purchases and subscriptions, from trials to payments, including renewals and cancellations. Troubleshoots all problem reports. Liaises with Law Library departments and committees regarding electronic resources management and represents the Law Library on University Library committees related to electronic resources. Expected to keep abreast of initiatives in electronic publishing and to be professionally active. NOTE: Review of applications will begin immediately and posting will close on March 14, 2011.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Manages the lifecycle of e-journals, packages of e-resources and other electronic content, purchased or subscribed to by the Law Library. Maintains and manages productive vendor relationships with producers and providers of e-resources. Addresses authorization and authentication issues for e-resources.
Creates records and maintains e-journal coverage information data in Innovative Interfaces electronic resources management system (ERM). Maintains and manages productive vendor relationships with producers and providers of bibliographic records for e-journals, packages of e-resources and other electronic content. Maintains Law Library’s Serials Solutions database. Downloads bibliographic records for e-journals and other electronic content. Creates new load tables as required. Monitors quality of records from vendors and performs database maintenance projects as necessary to integrate records with MORRIS database.
Coordinates with Associate Librarian for Collections to insure that licenses conform to Yale University and Law School guidelines. Maintains licensing details in ERM and other Law Library databases. Sets up and monitors usage statistics gathered through ERM or collected directly from vendors. Verifies the accuracy of URLs in bibliographic records using Innovative Interfaces URL checking software. Troubleshoots all problem reports including access and billing issues. Communicates with vendors/publishers to expedite and sustain access to electronic resources. Coordinates with references librarians and selectors to monitor trials of electronic resource, renewals, and plans for discontinuation of resources. Coordinates with Librarian for Acquisitions and Continuing Resources to manage the relationship between print and online subscriptions to e-journals. Creates bibliographic data for e-resources not included in vendor supplied metadata sets. In the absence of the Librarian for Acquisitions and Continuing Resources, manages transmission of electronic vouchers to University accounts payable and downloads records for new acquisitions received by the library.
Represents the Law Library on University Library committees related to electronic resources. Participates in library planning committees and task forces and engages in campus, regional, and national professional organizations and collaborative activities. Expected to be professionally active and represents the Library and the University in the academic, scholarly, and professional community. Will be cross-trained in other technical services functions as required. May be required to assist in disaster recovery efforts.
QUALIFICATIONS
Master’s degree from an ALA-accredited program for library and information science and a minimum of two years of professional experience, and demonstrated professional accomplishments appropriate to the rank; preferably with at least 1 year of experience supporting electronic resource activities. Appointment to the rank of Librarian III requires at least five years of professional experience, and demonstrated professional accomplishments appropriate to the rank; preferably with at least 2 years of experience supporting electronic resource activities.
Experience with print or electronic serials control. Experience with an Electronic Resource Management tool, preferably Innovative Interfaces' ERM. Knowledge of the electronic publishing environment and scholarly communication issues. Familiarity with MARC and basic understanding of authority control. Strong computer skills; familiarity with Microsoft Windows and Office applications, and an integrated library system (ILS), preferably Innovative Interfaces Millennium. Ability and willingness to learn new applications. Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot e-resources access issues, review and identify issues with licenses. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Demonstrated ability to work both independently and in a team environment with collegiality, flexibility, and accuracy and attention to detail. Demonstrated analytical and organizational skills.
SALARY AND BENEFITS
We invite you to discover the excitement, diversity, rewards and excellence of a career at Yale University. One of the country's great workplaces, Yale University offers exciting opportunities for meaningful accomplishment and true growth. Our benefits package is among the best anywhere, with a wide variety of insurance choices, liberal paid time off, fantastic family and educational benefits, a variety of retirement benefits, extensive recreational facilities, and much more.
Applications consisting of a cover letter, resume, and the names and contact information of three professional references should be sent by creating an account and applying online at www.yale.edu/jobs for immediate consideration - the STARS req ID for this position is 12270BR. Please be sure to reference #12270BR in your cover letter.
BACKGROUND CHECK REQUIREMENTS
All external candidates for employment will be subject to pre-employment background screening for this position, which may include motor vehicle and credit checks based on the position description and job requirements. All offers are contingent on successful completion of a background check. Please visit www.yale.edu/hronline/careers/screening/faqs.html for additional information on the background check requirements and process.
Yale University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. Yale values diversity in its faculty, staff, and students and strongly encourages applications from women and members of underrepresented minority groups.
Web Manager: NYU Health Sciences Libraries (New York, NY)
The NYU Health Sciences Libraries recently posted a METRO Job Bank Announcement for Web Manager. The METRO Job Bank is the online career center maintained by the Metropolitan New York Library Council (www.metro.org). For more information about the position and the application process, please see the announcement at http://www.metro.org/en/jobs/v/58 .
Other jobs and RSS subscription information may be found by visiting the METRO Job Bank page at http://www.metro.org/en/jobs/ . Please note that the RSS feed is now at http://www.metro.org/en/rss/jobs/ .
Thank you.
Ellen Mehling
emehling@metro.org
Metropolitan New York Library Council
Other jobs and RSS subscription information may be found by visiting the METRO Job Bank page at http://www.metro.org/en/jobs/ . Please note that the RSS feed is now at http://www.metro.org/en/rss/jobs/ .
Thank you.
Ellen Mehling
emehling@metro.org
Metropolitan New York Library Council
ACRL/NY Resource Sharing Discussion Group "Meet and Greet" Friday April 18
You are invited to the ACRL/NY Resource Sharing Discussion Group “Meet and Greet”
When: Friday March 18, 2011, 9:30 – 10:45 am
Where: Mercy College-Manhattan
66 W. 35 St., 7th floor
Directions can be found at:
https://www.mercy.edu/about-mercy-college/locations/manhattan/directions/
ID is required to enter the building.
We will explore topics of interest to librarians and library students involved in acquisitions, cataloging, collection development, electronic resources, serials, ILL, and other activities related to resource sharing. This meeting is open to all. Light refreshments will be served.
Please RSVP to Maureen Weicher weicherm@stjohns.edu.
When: Friday March 18, 2011, 9:30 – 10:45 am
Where: Mercy College-Manhattan
66 W. 35 St., 7th floor
Directions can be found at:
https://www.mercy.edu/about-mercy-college/locations/manhattan/directions/
ID is required to enter the building.
We will explore topics of interest to librarians and library students involved in acquisitions, cataloging, collection development, electronic resources, serials, ILL, and other activities related to resource sharing. This meeting is open to all. Light refreshments will be served.
Please RSVP to Maureen Weicher weicherm@stjohns.edu.
Thursday, February 17, 2011
Fashion: Now & Then at LIM College
Fashion: Now & Then, a symposium that will focus on fashion information and the challenges and opportunities for its use and preservation, is now open for registration. Details of the event are available on the Fashion: Now & Then symposium blog: http://fashionnowandthen.blogspot.com
The keynote speech will be presented by Ron Knoth on the fascinating Lester Gaba. The two panels are: The Fashion Photograph and Preserving the Past & Present: Models for the Collection, Preservation, Use and Sharing of Information. Panel presenters and moderators include:
Andrew Beccone, Founder & Director of Reanimation Library
Carrie Bickner, Principal of the Bickner Group
Ari Seth Cohen, Creator of Advanced Style
Deirdre Donohue, Librarian at the International Center of Photography
Amanda Hallay, Clinical Assistant Professor of Fashion Merchandising at LIM College
Rachel King, Librarian at LIM College
Molly Monosky, Archivist at the Fairchild Archive
Virginia Millington, Manager, Recording & Archive at StoryCorps
Jon Patrick, Creator of The Selvedge Yard
Keynote speaker Ron Knoth is the creator of the fashion website www.thebespokenfor.net, a blog that, in his words, "focuses on the affirmative, the positive," and celebrates "fashion and what it means to be a gentleman." He has extensively researched the life of 1940s celebrity Lester Gaba.
He became fascinated by Gaba years ago while working in the retail, merchandising, and mannequin industries. "Gaba always had a strange reputation, insomuch as he supposedly fell in love with his ultimate creation, a mannequin named Cynthia, but there never was a central source for information¬-no biography or autobiography." Although little-known now, Gaba was an important figure in the New York fashion world; Ron will illuminate his life (and rescue him from decades of neglect) in his keynote speech.
Ron, a former actor, poet, arts administrator, designer, creative director, and advocate for people with AIDS, is currently a professor of Visual Merchandising at LIM College.
Bios of panelists are available here. http://fashionnowandthen.blogspot.com/p/about-presenters.html
Date: Saturday, April 9, 2011
Time: 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Detailed schedule http://fashionnowandthen.blogspot.com/p/schedule.html
Place: LIM College Townhouse at 12 East 53rd Street between Fifth and Madison Avenues
Cost: $35 (includes lunch, keynote presentation, and two panel presentations.)
Registration: www.eventville.com/limlibrary
Event Blog: http://fashionnowandthen.blogspot.com/
LIM College Website: http://www.limcollege.edu/9698.aspx
Please contact Lisa Ryan, Archivist at LIM College with any questions lisa.ryan@limcollege.edu
The keynote speech will be presented by Ron Knoth on the fascinating Lester Gaba. The two panels are: The Fashion Photograph and Preserving the Past & Present: Models for the Collection, Preservation, Use and Sharing of Information. Panel presenters and moderators include:
Andrew Beccone, Founder & Director of Reanimation Library
Carrie Bickner, Principal of the Bickner Group
Ari Seth Cohen, Creator of Advanced Style
Deirdre Donohue, Librarian at the International Center of Photography
Amanda Hallay, Clinical Assistant Professor of Fashion Merchandising at LIM College
Rachel King, Librarian at LIM College
Molly Monosky, Archivist at the Fairchild Archive
Virginia Millington, Manager, Recording & Archive at StoryCorps
Jon Patrick, Creator of The Selvedge Yard
Keynote speaker Ron Knoth is the creator of the fashion website www.thebespokenfor.net, a blog that, in his words, "focuses on the affirmative, the positive," and celebrates "fashion and what it means to be a gentleman." He has extensively researched the life of 1940s celebrity Lester Gaba.
He became fascinated by Gaba years ago while working in the retail, merchandising, and mannequin industries. "Gaba always had a strange reputation, insomuch as he supposedly fell in love with his ultimate creation, a mannequin named Cynthia, but there never was a central source for information¬-no biography or autobiography." Although little-known now, Gaba was an important figure in the New York fashion world; Ron will illuminate his life (and rescue him from decades of neglect) in his keynote speech.
Ron, a former actor, poet, arts administrator, designer, creative director, and advocate for people with AIDS, is currently a professor of Visual Merchandising at LIM College.
Bios of panelists are available here. http://fashionnowandthen.blogspot.com/p/about-presenters.html
Date: Saturday, April 9, 2011
Time: 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Detailed schedule http://fashionnowandthen.blogspot.com/p/schedule.html
Place: LIM College Townhouse at 12 East 53rd Street between Fifth and Madison Avenues
Cost: $35 (includes lunch, keynote presentation, and two panel presentations.)
Registration: www.eventville.com/limlibrary
Event Blog: http://fashionnowandthen.blogspot.com/
LIM College Website: http://www.limcollege.edu/9698.aspx
Please contact Lisa Ryan, Archivist at LIM College with any questions lisa.ryan@limcollege.edu
ALA President's Forum at METRO, March 10
METRO presents a special event with the candidates for president of the American Library Association.
The American Library Association is the premier national organization for the library community. Please join us for a special opportunity to meet and hear from the two outstanding library professionals who are running for ALA president this year:
Susan Stroyan
Maureen Sullivan
Date: Thursday, March 10, 2011 • 4 – 6 pm
Location: METRO
57 East 11th Street – 4th floor
New York, NY 10003
Candidates will present brief remarks and be available for informal questions.
Sue Stroyan is unable to attend in person but will present via teleconference.
Refreshments including wine will be served.
There is no charge for this event but advance registration is requested.
Register online at www.metro.org.
For more information contact Tom Nielsen at: 212 228 2320 ext. 16.
Printable flyer
The American Library Association is the premier national organization for the library community. Please join us for a special opportunity to meet and hear from the two outstanding library professionals who are running for ALA president this year:
Susan Stroyan
Maureen Sullivan
Date: Thursday, March 10, 2011 • 4 – 6 pm
Location: METRO
57 East 11th Street – 4th floor
New York, NY 10003
Candidates will present brief remarks and be available for informal questions.
Sue Stroyan is unable to attend in person but will present via teleconference.
Refreshments including wine will be served.
There is no charge for this event but advance registration is requested.
Register online at www.metro.org.
For more information contact Tom Nielsen at: 212 228 2320 ext. 16.
Printable flyer
Political Science Librarian, University of Florida
Political Science Librarian, Assistant University Librarian
The University of Florida - The George A. Smathers Libraries seeks a creative and service-oriented reference and collection management librarian for political science. This position will provide reference assistance, instruction, outreach and collection management to support the large faculty and student populations and academic programs in this discipline. The primary focus will be on the Department of Political Science (http://web.polisci.ufl.edu/ ). The Political Science Librarian will work closely with academic faculty and students, the Humanities and Social Sciences Collections Coordinator, other librarians selecting social science materials, and technical services librarians to provide and improve library services. A key element of the assignment is the use of new technology to access and deliver information to library users. The librarian will work collaboratively on group efforts and maintain close professional relationships with faculty, students and colleagues. The library encourages staff participation in reaching management decisions and consequently the Political Science Librarian will serve on various committees and teams. The incumbent will pursue professional development opportunities, including research, publication, and professional association activities, to meet library-wide criteria for tenure and promotion.
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
352/273-2595
352/392-4538 (fax)
The University of Florida - The George A. Smathers Libraries seeks a creative and service-oriented reference and collection management librarian for political science. This position will provide reference assistance, instruction, outreach and collection management to support the large faculty and student populations and academic programs in this discipline. The primary focus will be on the Department of Political Science (http://web.polisci.ufl.edu/ ). The Political Science Librarian will work closely with academic faculty and students, the Humanities and Social Sciences Collections Coordinator, other librarians selecting social science materials, and technical services librarians to provide and improve library services. A key element of the assignment is the use of new technology to access and deliver information to library users. The librarian will work collaboratively on group efforts and maintain close professional relationships with faculty, students and colleagues. The library encourages staff participation in reaching management decisions and consequently the Political Science Librarian will serve on various committees and teams. The incumbent will pursue professional development opportunities, including research, publication, and professional association activities, to meet library-wide criteria for tenure and promotion.
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
352/273-2595
352/392-4538 (fax)
Thursday, February 10, 2011
Cataloging Consultant: Teacher U (New York, NY)
Reports to: Director of Technology and Knowledge Management
Location: New York, New York
GENERAL SUMMARY
Teacher U is a revolutionary, practical, results-oriented teacher training program developed by the founders of Uncommon Schools, KIPP, and Achievement First. Over the past three years, Teacher U has managed a master’s level program at Hunter College and recently has created a new, independent graduate program, Relay School of Education, which will begin operations in the summer of 2011.
The Cataloging Consultant will complete a temporary, one-time project to perform original and copy cataloging for approximately 700 library items (primarily monographs). This person will also process the materials to be shelf-ready. This project is expected to take 80 hours and will be performed over the course of two weeks. Should the work be completed sooner, the Cataloging Consultant may perform other library projects, time permitting.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
· Catalogue all library materials in our KOHA integrated library system;
· Perform both original and copy cataloging according to national bibliographic standards;
· Ensure that items are shelf ready with proper labeling, barcodes, and book jackets; and
· Complete other library projects, time permitting, and at the discretion of the Knowledge Management Consultant.
QUALIFICATIONS
This is an outstanding opportunity to play an integral role in urban, public education reform. First and foremost, the Cataloging Consultant must share the team’s sense of urgency about the need to improve student achievement through phenomenal teacher training. Additionally, candidates for the position must have the following:
· MLS or MLS in progress, with preference for applicants with expertise in the field of education;
· Experience performing original and copy cataloging;
· Experience using KOHA or an equivalent integrative library system;
· Experience processing library materials to make them shelf-ready;
· High attention to detail and understanding of major cataloging standards, including MARC, AACR2, and LC Subject Headings;
· Ability to troubleshoot and work both independently and autonomously;
· A demonstrated passion for urban education and closing the achievement gap; and
· A high level of zest, grit, hope, gratitude, enthusiasm, and humor;
COMPENSATION
This is a one-time, temporary position to be worked over the course of two-weeks as soon as possible. The Consultant will work 80 hours and be paid $1,500 to perform this work.
HOW TO APPLY
If you are interested in applying for this position, please submit your resume to jobs@teacheru.org with the name of the position for which you are applying in your subject line. If you know of someone who would be an ideal candidate for this position, we encourage you to send his or her name and email address to refer@teacheru.org.
UKA Teacher U provides equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees.
Wednesday, February 09, 2011
Freedom of Information Day at the New York Public Library: March 16, 2011 at 10:30 a.m.
Who: David Barstow, of The New York Times
What: Freedom of Information Day
Where: Science, Industry and Business Library; Conf. Room 014/015
When: March 16; 10:30-12:00
Freedom of Information Day will be observed at the Science, Industry and
Business Library (SIBL) of The New York Public Library (188 Madison Ave. @
34th Street) on Wednesday, March 16, with a presentation and discussion
from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. in Conference Room 014/015 on the lower level
of the library. This year’s guest speaker is David Barstow, Pulitzer
Prize-winning investigative reporter for The New York Times. He will
discuss freedom of information and the freedom of the press, particularly
how accessing government information using the Freedom of Information Act
affects the work of journalists. The title of his presentation is: “
Freedom of Information: The Act (FOIA), the Press and the Future.”
Established by a Congressional Joint Resolution in 1989, Freedom of
Information Day is held on or near March 16, the birthday of James Madison,
fourth President of the United States and primary architect of the Bill of
Rights. The observance underscores the importance of freedom of the press,
speech, information, and the public’s right to know.
David Barstow has been an investigative reporter for The New York Times
since 2002. Mr. Barstow joined The New York Times in 1999, as a reporter
for the Metro desk.
In 2002 and 2003, Mr. Barstow reported extensively on workplace safety in
America, leading a team of journalists that produced two series for The
Times and an hour-long documentary for the PBS program "Frontline." The two
series, "Dangerous Business" and "When Workers Die,'' won the Pulitzer
Prize for public service in 2004. The two series and the documentary were
also recognized with the duPont Silver Baton, an award long regarded as the
Pulitzer Prize of television reporting.
In 2009, he won the Pulitzer Prize for Investigative Reporting for "Message
Machine," two articles that exposed a covert Pentagon campaign to use
retired military officers, working as analysts for television and radio
networks, to reiterate administration "talking points" about the war on
terror.
His most recent article, “Deepwater Horizon’s Final Hours,” appeared on
December 26, 2010.
Before joining the paper, Mr. Barstow worked for The St. Petersburg Times
in Florida beginning in 1990, reporting on a wide range of issues. While
there, he was a finalist for three Pulitzer Prizes: in 1997, he was the
lead writer for coverage of race riots and was a finalist for spot news
reporting; in 1998, he helped lead coverage of financial wrongdoing at the
National Baptist Convention and was a finalist for investigative reporting;
and, that same year, he wrote a series of stories about tobacco litigation
and was a finalist for explanatory journalism. Before joining The St.
Petersburg Times, Mr. Barstow was a reporter for The Rochester Times-Union
in upstate New York.
This event is free and open to the public. No reservations are required.
Erminio D'Onofrio
Head of Information Services
The New York Public Library
Science, Industry and Business Library
188 Madison Ave.
New York, NY 10016
Tel.: 212-592-7037
Fax: 212-592-7061
edonofrio@nypl.org
What: Freedom of Information Day
Where: Science, Industry and Business Library; Conf. Room 014/015
When: March 16; 10:30-12:00
Freedom of Information Day will be observed at the Science, Industry and
Business Library (SIBL) of The New York Public Library (188 Madison Ave. @
34th Street) on Wednesday, March 16, with a presentation and discussion
from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. in Conference Room 014/015 on the lower level
of the library. This year’s guest speaker is David Barstow, Pulitzer
Prize-winning investigative reporter for The New York Times. He will
discuss freedom of information and the freedom of the press, particularly
how accessing government information using the Freedom of Information Act
affects the work of journalists. The title of his presentation is: “
Freedom of Information: The Act (FOIA), the Press and the Future.”
Established by a Congressional Joint Resolution in 1989, Freedom of
Information Day is held on or near March 16, the birthday of James Madison,
fourth President of the United States and primary architect of the Bill of
Rights. The observance underscores the importance of freedom of the press,
speech, information, and the public’s right to know.
David Barstow has been an investigative reporter for The New York Times
since 2002. Mr. Barstow joined The New York Times in 1999, as a reporter
for the Metro desk.
In 2002 and 2003, Mr. Barstow reported extensively on workplace safety in
America, leading a team of journalists that produced two series for The
Times and an hour-long documentary for the PBS program "Frontline." The two
series, "Dangerous Business" and "When Workers Die,'' won the Pulitzer
Prize for public service in 2004. The two series and the documentary were
also recognized with the duPont Silver Baton, an award long regarded as the
Pulitzer Prize of television reporting.
In 2009, he won the Pulitzer Prize for Investigative Reporting for "Message
Machine," two articles that exposed a covert Pentagon campaign to use
retired military officers, working as analysts for television and radio
networks, to reiterate administration "talking points" about the war on
terror.
His most recent article, “Deepwater Horizon’s Final Hours,” appeared on
December 26, 2010.
Before joining the paper, Mr. Barstow worked for The St. Petersburg Times
in Florida beginning in 1990, reporting on a wide range of issues. While
there, he was a finalist for three Pulitzer Prizes: in 1997, he was the
lead writer for coverage of race riots and was a finalist for spot news
reporting; in 1998, he helped lead coverage of financial wrongdoing at the
National Baptist Convention and was a finalist for investigative reporting;
and, that same year, he wrote a series of stories about tobacco litigation
and was a finalist for explanatory journalism. Before joining The St.
Petersburg Times, Mr. Barstow was a reporter for The Rochester Times-Union
in upstate New York.
This event is free and open to the public. No reservations are required.
Erminio D'Onofrio
Head of Information Services
The New York Public Library
Science, Industry and Business Library
188 Madison Ave.
New York, NY 10016
Tel.: 212-592-7037
Fax: 212-592-7061
edonofrio@nypl.org
Tuesday, February 08, 2011
Summer internship program: Vera Institute of Justice (New York, NY)
Vera runs an annual summer internship program for undergraduate, graduate, and law school students. Interns typically work full time in one of Vera’s departments or centers and programs; some part-time positions may be available. In addition to working on individual assignments, all interns participate in events organized by the internship coordinator. For example, last summer interns visited Sing Sing Correctional Facility, lunched with executive-level management, and visited Vera demonstration projects.
Applications are due March 1, 2011
To apply please submit a resume, dates of availability and cover letter to:
Online submission is preferred.
Summer Internships
Vera Institute of Justice
233 Broadway,12th Floor
New York, NY 10279
Fax: 212-941-9407
Applications received after the deadline will be considered if internships remain unfilled after all on-time applications have been considered.
Note: Prospective interns are encouraged to seek independent funding either through an accredited four-year institution, or through fellowship grants or internship programs.
Library Intern (1)
The Vera Institute of Justice, a leading non-profit based in New York City, focuses on helping leaders in governmental and civil society improve the systems people rely on for justice and safety. We do this by sharing our expertise in research, demonstration projects, and technical assistance with leaders in government and civil society.
The Louis Schweitzer Library at the Vera Institute of Justice seeks a library intern to assist the full time librarian on staff. The library supports the information needs of the Institute and its demonstration projects. The collection contains more than 2,000 books, monographs and government documents; the vast majority of the reports produced by Vera in its 40-year history; approximately 40 serials; and access to bibliographic and full-text databases. The focus of the collection is on the social sciences, with social services, criminal justice, research methodology, urban affairs and public welfare as its greatest strengths.
Responsibilities:
The intern’s main responsibility will focus on:
· Populating and creating library intranet pages with links to electronic resources
· Assisting the librarian with the institutional repository in respect to uploading new documents, organizing the collections, and assigning subject keywords
· Updating some MARC records for the 2,000+ books and periodical collection using an open source cataloging software
The intern also will be involved in all aspects of the library which may include:
· Submitting interlibrary loan requests through the OCLC Firstsearch system
· Performing preliminary research searches using various academic databases
· Managing periodical collection and exploring other possible subscriptions
The intern will report to the librarian.
Qualifications and requirements:
Only students enrolled in a Master of Library Science degree program and have completed coursework or have experience in cataloging and classification are encouraged to apply. The candidate should have strong communication skills and the ability to work alone and collaboratively with others. S/he should have strong organizational skills, pay attention to detail, and be proficient in Microsoft Office.
The Vera Institute of Justice values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer
Please visit www.vera.org for information about Vera.
Monday, February 07, 2011
Digital User Services Librarian : Rutgers University Libraries (RUL) (New Brunswick, NJ)
DESCRIPTION/RESPONSIBILITIES: The Digital User Services Librarian is a new position within RUL and will be responsible for coordinating the implementation of new electronic products and services to enhance our digital users’ experience. The person in this position will take a leadership role in the continued development of digital library resources, ensuring coordination between technical and public services in the implementation and delivery of services. Responsibilities will include but not be limited to evaluating emerging technology products for potential application, overseeing aspects of citation management software integration and support, developing plans for implementation of mobile services, and enhancing the library experience of distance learners. The Digital User Services Librarian will also participate in appropriate public service activities in order to understand the RUL user perspective and needs. This is a tenure-track position within the New Brunswick Libraries Faculty, and will require the development of a research agenda, publication, and professional participation. The position reports to the Associate University Librarian for Research and Instructional Services and interfaces with existing groups, e.g., the User Services Council and the Web Board.
QUALIFICATIONS: Required: Master’s degree from an ALA accredited library or information science program with a minimum 3 years library experience in user services with an emphasis on digital services and collections. Knowledge of relevant web technologies. Must be a good communicator and collaborator and be committed to user-centered services.
SALARY: Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
STATUS/BENEFITS: Faculty status, calendar year appointment, retirement plans, life/health insurance, prescription drug, dental and vision plans, tuition remission, one month vacation.
LIBRARY PROFILE: The Rutgers University Libraries (RUL), comprised of libraries on the University's Camden, New Brunswick, and Newark Campuses, all report to the Vice President for Information Services and University Librarian. RUL operates as a unified library system with coordinated public services, technical services, and collection development. The Libraries' holdings include more than 3.6 million volumes with a staff of 304 and a budget of $21 million. Rutgers University Libraries is a member of ARL, CRL, Lyrasis, Metro, NERL, and VALE, and uses SirsiDynix and OCLC as its primary bibliographic utilities. Rutgers University is a member of the Association of American Universities and supports over 55,000 graduate and undergraduate students and approximately 100 undergraduate programs, more than 80 graduate/professional programs, and over 60 doctoral programs as a Carnegie classification Research Universities (very high research activity) campus. The 26 libraries and centers within RUL provide services and support for the University's research and instructional activities in the humanities, social sciences, and science/technology. For more information, please check the RUL website: www.libraries.rutgers.edu. Rutgers is an ADVANCE institution, committed to increase diversity and the participation and advancement of women in the STEM disciplines.
TO APPLY: REVIEW OF APPLICATIONS AND INTERVIEWS WILL BEGIN IMMEDIATELY AND CONTINUE UNTIL THE POSITION IS FILLED. SUBMIT RESUME, COVER LETTER, AND NAMES OF THREE REFERENCES TO: Sandra Troy (APP. 190), University Libraries Human Resources Manager, Rutgers University Libraries, 169 College Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ 08901-1163, email: rulhr@rulmail.rutgers.edu, FAX: 732-932-7637
Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey, is an equal-opportunity, affirmative-action employer. The Libraries are strongly and actively committed to diversity, and seek candidates who will contribute creatively to the University’s multicultural environment.
Copyright and Licensing Librarian : Rutgers University Libraries
DESCRIPTION/RESPONSIBILITIES: The Copyright and Licensing Librarian, a member of the Rutgers University Libraries Faculty, provides leadership and expertise in matters of copyright, licensing, and other intellectual property issues for the Libraries and the university community. The Copyright and Licensing Librarian is responsible for library intellectual property policies and procedures and for advising library personnel on intellectual property issues relating to library collections, services, gifts, and digital projects. The Librarian works with library faculty and staff in public services, collection development, and digital initiatives to develop policy frameworks that facilitate digital initiatives and resource acquisition. The Librarian monitors legislative developments affecting copyright and other intellectual property matters; participates in appropriate library, university, regional, and national committees and programs; and performs other duties as requested and that fall within the scope of the duties of a member of the library faculty. Working closely with the Office of Vice President and General Counsel, the Copyright and Licensing Librarian serves as the university's primary resource on fair use and other copyright issues. The Librarian advises members of the university community about issues related to the works they write or otherwise create and appropriate use of works created by others. The librarian educates faculty, staff, and students about copyright, licensing, and other intellectual property issues through workshops, websites, consultations, etc. This is a tenure-track faculty position, requiring research and publications, and active participation in professional associations. This position reports to the Associate University Librarian for Planning and Organizational Research.
QUALIFICATIONS: Required: ALA accredited master's degree in Library and Information Science; demonstrated knowledge of copyright, licensing, and other intellectual property issues within higher education; familiarity with new and traditional modes of scholarly communication; excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills; strong service orientation and commitment to the profession; ability to work within a diverse community; and collegial, team-focused, management orientation. Preferred: Master’s degree in Library Science and law degree combination; recent experience with or knowledge of collection development, especially as it relates to digital resources, licensing and other contract issues, and trends in the commercial and scholarly publishing industries would be highly desirable.
SALARY: Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
STATUS/BENEFITS: Faculty status, calendar year appointment, retirement plans, life/health insurance, prescription drug, dental and vision plans, tuition remission, one month vacation.
LIBRARY PROFILE: The Rutgers University Libraries (RUL), comprised of libraries on the university’s Camden, New Brunswick, and Newark Campuses, all reporting to the Vice President for Information Services and University Librarian, operate as a unified library system with coordinated digital and analog public services, technical services, and collection development. The Libraries have more than 3.6 million volumes, a staff of 304, and a budget of $21 million. The Rutgers University Libraries are a member of ARL, CRL, Lyrasis, Metro, NERL, and VALE and use SirsiDynix and OCLC as their primary bibliographic utilities. Rutgers University is a member of the Association of American Universities. The New Brunswick campus, where this position is located, is the largest of Rutgers’ three regional campuses and supports over 33,000 graduate and undergraduate students, in approximately 100 undergraduate programs, more than 80 graduate/professional programs, and over 60 doctoral programs as a Carnegie classification Research Universities (very high research activity) campus. The fourteen libraries in New Brunswick/Piscataway provide services and support for the university’s research and instructional activities in the humanities, social sciences, and science/technology. The John Cotton Dana Library in Newark and the Paul Robeson Library in Camden support all undergraduate and graduate programs offered on their campuses. The Dana Library houses the Institute of Jazz Studies and maintains an emphasis on business, management, and nursing. Law libraries are also located on both the Camden and Newark campuses. For more information, please check the RUL website: http://www.libraries.rutgers.edu. Rutgers is an ADVANCE institution, committed to increase diversity and the participation and advancement of women in the STEM disciplines.
TO APPLY: REVIEW OF APPLICATIONS AND INTERVIEWS WILL BEGIN IMMEDIATELY AND CONTINUE UNTIL THE POSITION IS FILLED. SUBMIT RESUME, COVER LETTER, AND NAMES OF THREE REFERENCES TO: Sandra Troy (APP. 188), University Libraries Human Resources Manager, Rutgers University Libraries, 169 College Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ 08901-1163, email: rulhr@rulmail.rutgers.edu, FAX: 732-932-7637
Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey, is an equal-opportunity, affirmative-action employer. The Libraries are strongly and actively committed to diversity, and seek candidates who will contribute creatively to the University’s multicultural environment.
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