METRO Professional Development Update

Every month, METRO offers an exciting range of learning and networking opportunities – details and registration are just a click away!

New Member Benefit

METRO institutional member employees and individual myMETRO members can now access lynda.com’s online learning resources for a nominal fee through METRO. Lynda.com hosts over 1,000 video tutorials focusing on software, home computing, select business skills, and more. For $10, METRO members can request access to one of our lynda.com user licenses for a period of two weeks. For more information on lynda.com and how to request access through METRO, please visit http://www.metro.org/en/art/487/.

January:
Webinar: Seeking Synchronicity
Tues, Jan 31 | 3:00pm-4:30pm | There is no fee to attend, but registration is required.
Lynn Silipigni Connaway and Marie Radford will discuss the key findings of their multi-year study that were recently published in the report, “Seeking Synchronicity: Revelations and Recommendations for Virtual Reference.”
Learn more & register at http://www.metro.org/en/cev/164.

February:
Vendor Demo: Brainfuse, Inc.
Thurs, Feb 2 | 4:00pm-5:30pm | There is no fee to attend, but registration is required.
Brainfuse is America’s leading provider of live online tutoring and online job search support for your patrons. Join us and learn why libraries throughout New York State and the country enhance their patron support with HelpNow, JobNow, and StudyNow.
Learn more & register at http://www.metro.org/en/cev/147.

Webinar: Expanding Your Career Potential - Part 1: Broadening Your Existing Skill Set
Wed, Feb 15 | 6:00pm-7:30pm | $25 METRO, myMETRO, 3Rs Council, & SLA-NY Members; $40 Non-members
In this first session we will identify and discuss those skill sets that are in the greatest demand in the library/information world. The presenters will also examine alternative jobs and potential career paths for librarians and information professionals contemplating a career change or transitioning into a non-traditional role.
Learn more & register at http://www.metro.org/en/cev/141.

Library Assessment
Thurs, Feb 23 | 10:00am-4:00pm | $60 METRO; $40 myMETRO; $100 Non-members
This full-day workshop covers the difference between, and strengths of, qualitative and quantitative data; various ways to gather data; how to run focus groups; how to plan effective surveys, and how market research can help you to run your library.
Learn more & register at http://www.metro.org/en/cev/144.

LOD-LAM-NYC: A Day of Linked Data Discussion & Activities for the NY Metropolitan Area
Thurs, Feb 23 | 9:00am-6:00pm | There is no fee to attend, but registration is required.
Join us at the New York Public Library for a day of LOD-LAM (Linked Open Data for Libraries, Archives, and Museums) discussions for the cultural heritage sector in the NY Metropolitan Area. This event will be comprised of a morning plenary and an afternoon hands-on session.
Learn more & register at http://www.metro.org/en/art/488/.

Upcoming Special Interest Group Meetings:
Advocacy
Tues, Feb 7 | 10am-12pm | Learn more & register at: http://www.metro.org/en/cev/156

Science, Technology & Medical Librarians: New Developments in STEM Publishing
Fri, Feb 24 | 2-4pm | Learn more & register at: http://www.metro.org/en/cev/148

NELIG 2012 Annual Conference: Call for Proposals

The New England Library Instruction Group (NELIG), an interest group of ACRL New England, is requesting speaker proposals for its annual conference “Connecting to Research through People and Process” to be held at Mount Wachusett Community College, in Gardner MA on Friday, June 1, 2012.

This year's program will explore how instruction librarians can collaborate with others on campus to help students through the research process.
Some of the aspects we could explore include:

• Collaborations with any members of your campus (faculty, students, staff, etc.)
• Innovative information literacy programs that enhance individualized learning experience and engage the student in the process of active research
• Methods of teaching the research process in both reference services and instruction
• Assessment models that leverage collaborative opportunities.
• Assessment of the student research experience
• Use of technology to facilitate holistic learning
• Instruction programs that include understanding the research process as a learning outcome
• Any other topics that address how to incorporate collaborations to further students’ connection to the research process in teaching and learning information literacy are welcome.
  
  

Each speaker should plan on speaking 30-35 minutes with an additional 10-15 minutes for question and discussion. The total time allotted for each presentation is a maximum of 45 minutes. We are looking for individual, group, or panel presentations by librarians and/or their collaborative colleagues. NELIG encourages librarians with any amount of experience to submit a proposal. Please do not feel shy about submitting a proposal, even if you have never presented before. NELIG is dedicated to providing opportunities for librarians to learn practical ideas from one another. Please feel free to email if you have any questions about presenting.

If you are interested in presenting a session or a panel, please submit the following online form by February 27, 2012: Call for Proposals: 2012 NELIG Annual Program. Questions should be directed to: acrlnelig@gmail.com.

METRO Professional Development Update

April 2011
Every month, METRO offers an exciting range of learning and networking opportunities – details and registration are just a click away!

Registration for METRO professional development and training programs is now available exclusively online, making it easier and more convenient than ever for you to take advantage of dynamic, career-building classes, workshops, webinars and much more. You can also find out about special events at METRO, where you can meet and share your insights with many of the leaders and innovators from the library and research community.

Whether you want to expand your skills or join us for exciting industry presentations and discussions, all the information you need is available online at www.metro.org. To make sure you never miss out on news about METRO programs and events, you can also subscribe to the METRO Calendar RSS feed in your favorite reader.

Mock Interviews: Are You Prepared?
Wed, April 6 | 5:30-8:00pm | $25 METRO & myMETRO, $30 Non-members
These role-playing mock interviews will give participants a chance to practice their interviewing skills and receive feedback regarding their performance.
This workshop has reached its maximum number of participants.
Learn more & register at http://www.metro.org/en/cev/50.

Personal Digital Archiving
Wed, April 13 | 1-4pm | $35 METRO & myMETRO, $60 Non-members
During this hands-on session, instructor Ellyssa Kroski will explain the process of creating and executing an action plan for archiving personal digital assets, deciding what to store, consolidating multiple file versions, and cataloging resources.
Learn more & register at http://www.metro.org/en/cev/29.

Webinar: Introduction to Major Changes from AACR2 to RDA
Wed, April 27 | 10-11:30am | $20 METRO & myMETRO, $40 Non-members
This webinar will provide an entry-level introduction to aspects of RDA records that differ from AACR2, and what catalogers should expect to see in RDA records generally.
Learn more & register at http://www.metro.org/en/cev/57.

User Experience Design (UX)
Thurs, April 28 | 10am-1pm | $30 METRO & myMETRO, $50 Non-members
This workshop will provide an overview of user experience design (UX), which focuses on incorporating user feedback throughout the design process.
Learn more & register at http://www.metro.org/en/cev/60.

METRO Book Talk: Boomers and Beyond - Reconsidering the Role of the Library
Thurs, April 28 | 6-8pm | $10 METRO, myMETRO, & Non-members
Diantha Schull and Pauline Rothstein will present an overview from their recent book "Boomers and Beyond: Reconsidering the Role of Libraries", focusing on foundation theories about longevity, including its implications for health promotion, learning, work, and spirituality.
Learn more & register at http://www.metro.org/en/cev/52.

Webinar: Managing the Implementation of RDA at Your Library - What Administrators Need to Know
Fri, April 29 | 10-11:30am | $20 METRO & myMETRO, $40 Non-members
Instructor Chris Cronin will inform library administrators and cataloging managers on how to begin thinking about preparing staff and systems for the transition from AACR2 to RDA.
Learn more & register at http://www.metro.org/en/cev/56.

May:
Introduction to Metadata for Digital Collections
Tues & Wed, May 3 & 4 | 10am-4pm | $275 METRO, $225 myMETRO, $325 Non-members
Instructor Dr. Marcia Zeng will examine the role of metadata in the digital environment during this two-day workshop. The main focuses will be given to 1) the applications of metadata standards for distinct domains and information communities and 2) the creation of application profiles according to local needs.
Learn more & register at http://www.metro.org/en/cev/45.

Enriching Metadata Services through Linked Data
Thurs, May 5 | 10am-1pm | $20 METRO & myMETRO, $30 Non-members
This workshop will explain the principles, concepts, and the potential usage of Linked Data in libraries of all sizes. It will not cover technical implementation topics.
Learn more & register at http://www.metro.org/en/cev/46.

Upcoming Special Interest Group Meetings:
Digitization: Digital Preservation for Libraries & Archives
Thurs, March 31 | 10:00am-12:00pm
Learn more & register at http://www.metro.org/en/cev/37.
This meeting has reached its maximum number of participants.

Library 2.0: Using "Xtranormal" Movies in Libraries
Wed, April 6 | 10:00am-12:30pm
Learn more & register at http://www.metro.org/en/cev/39.

ILL
Tues, April 12 | 10:00am-12:00pm
Learn more & register at http://www.metro.org/en/cev/49.

Science, Technology and Medical Librarians: Current Trends in Electronic Scholarly Communication
Thurs, April 14 | 1:30-4:30pm
Learn more & register at http://www.metro.org/en/cev/44.

Smart Phones and Mobile Computing: Mobile Information and Literacy Panel - Are You In the Know About Info to Go?
Fri, May 6 | 3:00-4:30pm
Learn more & register at http://www.metro.org/en/cev/66.

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

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.

SLA Meeting featuring Seth Pinsky, President of the NYC Economic Development Corporation, July 7

What: Program Meeting featuring Seth Pinsky, President of the New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC)
When: Wednesday, July 7. The reception begins at 5:30 pm. The presentation will begin at 6:30 pm.
Where: Rockefeller University, 1230 York Avenue at 66th Street.

The Program will take place in the Markus Library, in Welch Hall. Welch Hall does not have its own entry, but can be reached by going through the lobby of Founder's Hall, the building in front of Welch. To reach Founder’s Hall, please walk straight up the hill from the campus's main gate at 66th street. Please note that there is Security at the main gate and there is Security again in the Founder's Hall lobby.

For additional details, please review the campus map at http://www.rockefeller.edu/about/campusmap/. Welch Hall is the building labeled number 26.

RSVP: By close of business on July 1 to Vida Cohen at cohen.v@att.net.

There is no charge for members of the following organizations: SLA- NY, SLA Long Island, SLA Hudson Valley, SLA New Jersey, SLA Princeton-Trenton, SLA Boston, SLA Fairfield County, New York Library Club, Medical Librarians, SCIP, LLAGNY, ARLIS/NY | New York Metropolitan Chapter of the Art Libraries, ACRL/NY - Greater New York Metropolitan Area Chapter/Association of College and Research Libraries, Archivists' Roundtable of Metropolitan New York, METRO and students enrolled in library schools.
There is a $25 fee for registrants that are not members of the organizations listed above.

NDLC Conference Registration Closes Soon

Registration for NDLC 2010: From Groundwork to Action will close soon! The National Diversity in Libraries Conference (NDLC) is a biennial meeting for library staff members and interested parties to discuss diversity issues, especially as they impact libraries, library staff, and library services. The conference will take place from July 14–16, 2010 at Princeton University in Princeton, New Jersey. Listen to the ACRL Residency Interest Group's podcast about the conference.

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

Nylink Annual Meeting: Welcome Marshall Breeding, Nicole Engard, New York, NY

Please join us Thursday, June 3 for the 2010 Nylink Annual Meeting, Innovative Patterns for Success: Tailoring Technology Trends to “Fit” Your Library at the FIT (Fashion Institute of Technology) Campus in midtown Manhattan (27th Street between 7th and 8th avenues) to hear Marshall Breeding and Nicole C. Engard and to see some of the exciting activities occurring at New York’s libraries.

The price is $125 for Nylink members. Register on our web site: http://nylink.org/education/annual.cfm.

You may also be interested in Cataloging Outlook with 2020 Vision, at Le Moyne College in Syracuse on Wednesday May 19: http://nylink.org/education/cat2020.cfm
or other upcoming classes. See http://nylink.org/education/ for a complete listing and to register.

Call for Participation: ACRL 2011 Panel Sessions

The Association of College and Research Libraries Panel Sessions Selection Committee invites proposal submissions for the ACRL 2011 National Conference to be held in historic Philadelphia, March 30 - April 2, 2011.

Panel sessions are one-hour presentations by two-to-three presenters that allow the participants to address an issue of concern to academic or research librarians. These sessions should be geared toward helping attendees understand multiple perspectives on a topic through active participation. Panelists may wish to debate each other, pose questions to the audience or each other, or help the audience engage actively. Panels that include library stakeholders (faculty, IT, administrators, students, vendors, and others) are encouraged.

Issues and topics should address one the following conference tracks:
* Diversify our Interdependence: Building Relationships
* Evolutions in Higher Education
* Harness Lightning: Technology in the Service of Libraries
* Inventing Your Library's Future
* The Shape of Tomorrow: Liberating Collection Development
* Unite with Users: Reinventing the User Experience
* You Say You Want a Revolution: Next Generation Librarianship
The deadline for panel session proposals is May 10, 2010.

Proposals may be submitted through the online proposal submission form.
https://www.goeshow.com/acrl/national/2011/proposal_submission_home_1page.cfm
Please note that you may start and save an incomplete proposal, and edit or add additional information before the proposal deadline date.

More information about the conference tracks, proposal requirements and instructions, and selection criteria and presenter requirements can be found online at:
http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/divs/acrl/events/national/2011/program/index.cfm

Questions about panel session submissions can be directed to:
Nicole Cooke, Montclair State University, cooken@mail.montclair.edu
Lynne King, Schenectady Community College, kinglo@sunysccc.edu

Head, Carolina Digital Library and Archives, UNC Chapel Hill

POSITION: Head, Carolina Digital Library and Archives
AVAILABLE: May 1, 2010

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill seeks an energetic, innovative, and collegial individual to serve as Head of the Carolina Digital Library and Archives (CDLA). The person in this position has the opportunity to build on a distinguished record of digital library accomplishments at UNC and to develop new programs and services for the Library and the campus community. Currently the CDLA has 6 permanent staff members and numerous project-funded staff and students.

The CDLA coordinates and provides digital library and preservation services in support of research and teaching at UNC. Working with faculty, students, and library staff, the CDLA develops, manages, and publishes digital content in curated scholarly collections, in focused library collections and exhibits, and in large digital repositories. The CDLA coordinates the development of policies and workflows for preservation of digital content across the campus and serves as the Carolina Digital Repository’s point of contact with its contributors and users. The CDLA maintains a broad array of digital conversion and ingest capabilities and equipment and provides production services for CDLA-managed and other projects. In support of scholarly and teaching use of digital materials, the CDLA maintains an active role in the development and support of tools used to explore, analyze, and interpret digital content. The CDLA also facilitates awareness and analysis of developments in the scholarly use of digital technologies and their application to library collections and services.

Reporting to the Associate University Librarian for Special Collections, the Head of the CDLA plays a key role in developing and implementing the Library’s digital library services in collaboration with Library Systems, subject librarians, and library specialists in metadata, research and instruction, collection development, and preservation. The Head of the CDLA establishes and tracks CDLA goals, resources, and work plans; supervises the heads of the Digital Publishing Group and Digital Production Center and the Repository Librarian; and ensures that the CDLA maintains responsive and effective mechanisms for consulting with faculty, staff, and students. The Head of the CDLA works closely with Library Systems to plan and implement the CDLA’s technical infrastructure and programming needs; monitors emerging developments in the use of digital technologies in the academy; works directly on selected digital library programs and projects; actively seeks and participates in the development of grant and donor-funded support for digital library and preservation programs; and represents and promotes CDLA programs in the Library, at UNC, and in the professional community.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required: ALA accredited master’s degree in library or information science. Minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience related to digital library programs in an academic research environment and a minimum of three years of management and supervisory experience. Must be conversant with digital library issues, including publication, production, and preservation. Substantive experience with the creation and ongoing support of digital collections, including use of standards, management of conversion and/or ingest workflows, and user interface design and usability assessment. Experience with and demonstrated commitment to user-oriented services. Broad knowledge of technical platforms supporting digital libraries, particularly those based on open-source technologies. Superior communication skills, interpersonal skills, and the ability to set priorities and manage time. Demonstrated success managing people, projects and budgets. Record of professional activity and engagement. Leadership and a demonstrated ability to articulate priorities and values across a diverse constituency, including librarians, faculty, students, administrators and donors. Ability to build partnerships and work collaboratively.

Preferred: Grant-writing and/or grant management experience. Formal project management training. Experience with upgrading and migration of digital collections to new technologies. Experience working with open source software and the LAMP environment.

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

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

Deadline for Application
Review of applications will begin on April 14, 2010. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, but preference will be given to applications received by the begin review date.

To Apply
Please visit http://jobs.unc.edu/1002470 and complete the online application. Please include a letter of application, a resume and the name, mailing address, email address, and telephone number of three professional references.

Nylink courses

Nylink has added several courses to its Spring class offerings:

Open Source for Websites Series with Karen Coombs

Have you heard about different open source solutions for managing content on your web site but don’t know where to start? Check out this series of webinars with expert Karen Coombs. Each session will focus on a different open source solution for managing and improving your library’s website.

March 25: Open Source for Websites Series: Wordpress

April 20: Open Source for Websites Series-Drupal

May 18: Open Source for Websites Series- Silverstripe

Looking for an overview of open source solutions for libraries?

Check out Open Source for Libraries presented by Ellyssa Kroski on April 30.

Metadata Cookbook Series-New Class Added

A new session has been added to the Metadata Cookbook Series. A session on EAD will take place on April 12.

Other classes in series are:

March 11 | Metadata Cookbook Series: ONIX

Mar 16 | Metadata Cookbook Series: VRA Core

May 27 | Metadata Cookbook Series: ONIX

June 9| Metadata Cookbook Series: Dublin Core

Other upcoming webinars include:

March 4: Dealing With Web-Delivered Resources: Web Sites & Databases

March 15: Out of the Dark: Historical Records in the Classroom

March 16: Library Mashups: Exploring New Ways to Deliver Library Data

March 18: Making Sense of OCLC Resource Sharing Usage Statistics

March 26: Basics of Local Holdings Maintenance

For more information, more classes, and to register, please visit http://nylink.org/education/

Thank you.

Sincerely,
Deidre Dowling, Education and Consulting Services Coordinator
Kathleen Gundrum, Associate Executive Director

Nylink
SUNY, State University Plaza
Albany NY 12246
+518-443-5444/800-342-3353

FAX: 518-432-4346

gundrumk@nylink.org

Save the date: Nylink Annual Meeting: June 3, 2010, Fashion Institute of Technology, New York City

METRO workshops in March

METRO is pleased to offer three workshops this March for librarians, archivists, information professionals, and students interested in digital collection creation and management.

March 4, 2010

Library Mashups: Exploring New Ways to Deliver Library Data

Instructor: Nicole Engard, Director of Open Source Education, ByWater Solutions

Time: 10:00am-1:00pm

Fee:$75 METRO; $50 myMETRO members; $100 non-members

Register and Information: http://bit.ly/axRg3W

Short Description: Nicole C. Engard, editor of "Library Mashups: Exploring new ways to deliver library data", will explain what mashups are, how they can be used and share examples from libraries around the world. In the first half of this workshop, attendees will learn about some of the tools they can use to mash up library data with content from the web to reach more patrons. Examples include using maps to enhance library data, using Flickr for digital collections and creating library websites with data from several information sources. After learning the basics and seeing examples from other libraries around the world, attendees will have a chance to create a website with WordPress.com pulling data from several sources on the web.

March 9, 2010

Planning and Managing Digital Projects

Instructor: Laurie Gemmill, Digital Program Services Manager, Lyrasis

Time: 10:00am-4:00pm

Fee: $150 METRO members; $100 myMETRO members; $200 non-members

Register and Information: http://bit.ly/ceqD0l

Short Description: This workshop covers all aspects of digital project planning, including: process development, project planning (including setting standards), identifying resources and budgets. The workshops will also address plan implementation, including developing workflow, quality control, collaboration, and evaluation.

March 17, 2010

Copyright for Digital Project Planning

Instructor: Linda Tadic, Professor, New York University

Time: 10:00am-4:00pm

Fee: $75 METRO members; $60 myMETRO members; $100non-members

Register and Information: http://bit.ly/9vfWW8

Short Description: Increased user demand for online content and wider acceptance of digitization as a preservation action requires librarians and archivists to become familiar with how copyright law intersects with their digital project planning. This workshop approaches copyright from the collections and project management perspective. An overview of Section 108 and how to analyze underlying or third-party rights in textual, visual, audio, and moving image content will be discussed. Metadata that can be captured as part of the legal due diligence process will be described in context so the purpose of the metadata is clear. We will perform exercises with common digital project scenarios.

For a complete list of Spring 2010 Workshops and Events, please visit http://bit.ly/METROSP10 For any questions, please email training@metro.org or call Migdalia Cortes at 212.228.2320 x26.

METRO event: special invitation to ACRL/NY members to meet and hear from the candidates for ALA President and Treasurer.

This is a great opportunity to hear what library leaders think about key
professional issues, as well as to meet and network with many influential
librarians in the New York City area.

What: Meet the ALA Candidates

When: Monday, March 8, 2010 – 4:30 to 6:30 pm

Where: METRO, 57 East 11^th Street, 4^th floor.

Fee: There is no charge for this event, but registration is encouraged.

Access our online workshop catalog at: http://bit.ly/METROSP10 or go directly to this event in our registration system at: http://bit.ly/c2BleO

Each candidate will offer brief remarks followed by questions from attendees.
After the event, enjoy wine and cheese refreshments and networking with thecandidates and other librarians.

See you at METRO,

Tom Nielsen

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Tom Nielsen, MLS

Member Services Manager
Metropolitan New York Library Council (METRO)
57 East 11th Street - 4th Floor
New York, New York 10003-4605

212 228 2320 x16

tnielsen@metro.org

Find METRO Where You Already Are Online!

Connecting with METRO people and resources is easier than ever. Find us and fellow METRO members online at your favorite social and professional networks.

METRO Universe http://www.netvibes.com/mnylc
a portal to METRO library and librarian RSS feeds

ALAConnect http://bit.ly/METROALAconnect
METRO Community in ALA Connect

Twitter http://twitter.com/tweetmetro
digitization, emerging technology, and other METRO member-related tweets

Delicious http://delicious.com/etm_at_metro
a growing online collection of digitization and emerging tech resources

LinkedIn http://bit.ly/METROLinkedIn
METRO librarians, archivists, and information pros in NYC and Westchester County -- also features a subgroup for myMETRO members

Facebook
http://bit.ly/METROfb General METRO page
http://bit.ly/myMETROfb Individual myMETRO members page

Call for Conference Presenter: Nassau County Library Association, Academic and Special Libraries Division

The Academic and Special Libraries Division of the Nassau County Library Association is looking for a presenter for our Annual Continuing Education Conference on May 14, 2010. We are looking for a librarian who has worked as a librarian in a foreign country, as well as the U.S., and is willing to present at our conference.

Please email me if you are interested in being a presenter. We will pay our presenter (non-member of NCLA) and provide hotel stay if you are travelling. Thank you


Linda Gorman
Reference Librarian
Library Dept.
Nassau Community College
1 Education Drive
Garden City, NY 11530
phone: (516)572-7864
fax:(516)572-7851
Linda.Gorman@ncc.edu