CCAHA’s Risk Assessment Program Grant Awards

Applications Now Being Accepted FOR CCAHA’s FOR RISK ASSESSMENT PROGRAM

The Conservation Center for Art & Historic Artifacts (CCAHA) is seeking applicants for its Risk Assessment Program. Through funding from the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH), CCAHA is able to offer a limited number of subsidized risk assessments for $350, including the assessor’s travel expenses. Application forms and additional information about the Risk Assessment Program can be found at http://www.ccaha.org/fundraising/grant-calendar/2011/07/15/ccaha-risk-assessment-program.

Risk Assessment Program Grant Awards

A risk assessment is a necessary first step for developing an Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan. Institutions selected to participate in the program will work with a CCAHA staff member to complete a one day on-site consultation during which collections management policies and procedures, facilities and building location, environmental conditions, security and fire protection, pest and mold control, and weather and geographic risks are analyzed. The written risk assessment report will provide observations, recommendations, and resources to help the institution mitigate risks and will also serve as a guide in the development of an Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan for the collection and the institution. In addition, CCAHA staff will review any subsequent disaster planning documents and make suggestions for the successful implementation of the emergency plan.

Eligibility: Small to mid-sized institutions with humanities-based collections of regional or national significance in the Mid-Atlantic region (PA, NJ, DE, MD, NY, DC, VA, and WV) are eligible and encouraged to apply. Additional eligibility requirements are on CCAHA’s web site at http://www.ccaha.org/uploads/media_items/risk-assessment-program-call-for-applicants-2011.original.pdf.

Application Process and Deadline:

Application forms and additional information about the Risk Assessment Program can be found at http://www.ccaha.org/fundraising/grant-calendar/2011/07/15/ccaha-risk-assessment-program.

All applications must be received by Friday, July 15, 2011.

If you have questions or want to discuss the suitability of this program for your institution, please contact CCAHA’s Preservation Services Office: call (215) 545-0613, go to www.ccaha.org or email pso@ccaha.org.

Established in 1977, CCAHA is one of the largest nonprofit conservation facilities in the country.

CCAHA serves other non-profit cultural, educational, and research institutions and specializes in the treatment of art and historic artifacts on paper and provides preservation education, training, and consultation.

CCAHA’s Preservation Needs Assessment Program Grant Awards

Applications Now Being Accepted FOR CCAHA’s PRESERVATION NEEDS ASSESSMENT PROGRAM

The Conservation Center for Art and Historic Artifacts (CCAHA) is seeking applicants for its Preservation Needs Assessment Program. Through funding from the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH), CCAHA is able to offer a limited number of subsidized preservation needs assessments for $350, including the assessor’s travel expenses. Application forms and additional information about the Preservation Needs Assessment Program can be found at http://www.ccaha.org/fundraising/grant-calendar/2011/07/15/ccaha-preservation-needs-assessment-program.

Preservation Needs Assessment Program Grant Awards

Completing a Preservation Needs Assessment is a key first step in developing a preservation plan for institutions and is essential when seeking funding for preservation and conservation initiatives.

The preservation needs assessment process encompasses a general evaluation of the institution's preservation needs for their collections and includes: environment (temperature, relative humidity, pollution and light), housekeeping, pest control, fire protection, security, and disaster preparedness; collection storage, handling, exhibition, and treatment; and preservation planning. The site visit consists of a review of the site, an examination of the collections, and interviews with relevant staff. The written report provides observations, recommendations, and resources to serve as a guide in the development of a comprehensive preservation plan for the collections. In addition to pinpointing areas of concern, the preservation needs assessment is also a valuable fundraising tool.

Eligibility: Institutions with paper-based humanities collections that are available to the public on a regularly scheduled basis and that have national or regional significance are encouraged to apply. Additional eligibility requirements are on CCAHA’s web site athttp://www.ccaha.org/uploads/
media_items/needs-assessment-program-call-for-applicants-2011.original.pdf.

Application Process and Deadline: Application forms and additional information about the Preservation Needs Assessment Program can be found at http://www.ccaha.org/fundraising/grant-calendar/2011/07/15/ccaha-preservation-needs-assessment-program.

All applications must be received by Friday, July 15, 2011.

If you have questions or want to discuss the suitability of this program for your institution, please contact CCAHA’s Preservation Services Office, call 215.545.0613, go to www.ccaha.org, or email pso@ccaha.org.

Established in 1977, CCAHA is one of the largest nonprofit conservation facilities in the country.

CCAHA serves other non-profit cultural, educational, and research institutions and specializes in the treatment of art and historic artifacts on paper and provides preservation education, training, and consultation.

Librarian: Touro College, Bay Shore, NY

Reports to: Assistant Director

Status: Full Time

FLSA: Exempt

Location: Bay Shore

Hours: Monday-Thursday 1:30-10:00, Friday 9:00-2:00

About Touro College:

Touro College is a system of Jewish-sponsored non-profit institutions of higher and professional education. Touro College was established in 1971 primarily to enrich the Jewish heritage, and to serve the larger American community. Over 18,000 students are currently enrolled in its various schools and divisions. Touro College has branch campuses, locations and instructional sites in the New York area, as well as branch campuses and programs in Berlin, Jerusalem, Moscow, Paris, and Florida. Touro University California and its Nevada branch campus, as well as Touro College Los Angeles, are separately accredited institutions governed in common by the same Board of Trustees as Touro College.

JOB SUMMARY:

Manages a library collection, delivery of its services and programs, and daily maintenance operations.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Job Responsibilities include, but not limited to the following:

Manages a library collection, including selection, organization, preservation, and retention of college-level materials in a variety of fields and formats

Provides reference and bibliographic services, including instruction and assistance in the use of library resources and services, and direction in locating information and utilizing resources and services available on and off campus, development of bibliographies and other reference aids, and the performance of online database searches when appropriate

Participates in library orientation and outreach programs, including the presentation of workshops and seminars, the design of instructional materials and exhibits, and contribution to library publications

Supervises the daily operations of a library, including personnel, facilities and collection maintenance, materials receipt and reconciliation, and record keeping and tabulation

Supervising librarians must make every effort to make sure the library atmosphere should be one of cooperation, civility and collegiality

Performs other duties as assigned and contribute to the overall operating efficiency

REQUIREMENTS:

Education, Preparation, and Training

Masters Degree in Library Science

At least 2-3 years experience

Skills

• Strong management skills
• Strong customer service and organizational skills
• Must be able to multi-task and prioritize work

Physical Demands

• Extensive time sitting and standing
• Extensive use of computers
• Ability to lift 10 pounds

Computer Skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Internet research and Outlook

Travel

• NN/A

Application Procedure:

Please send a cover letter with salary expectations and your resume to: recruit.hr@touro.edu. The subject line of your email should read: “Librarian”

Touro College is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity. Our practices and employment decisions regarding employment, hiring, assignment, promotion, compensation, and other terms and conditions of employment are not to be based on an employee's race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, ancestry, military discharge status, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic predisposition, housing status, or any other protected status, in accordance with applicable law. Our policies are in conformance with Title IX, 1972 Education Amendments

ACRL/NY Long IsIand Section Event: Making the Most of Library Space, June 3, 2011

Join us for a discussion on the use of library space:
· What do we want to happen in our spaces?
· How do we plan for our library spaces?
· What are students looking for in an information commons?
· How can we enhance space with little or no money?
Followed by a tour of the new library building, tracking to obtain a gold rating in LEED certification, at Suffolk County Community College’s Eastern Campus in Riverhead.

Speakers: Mary Ann Miller, MLS, Campus Head Librarian, Suffolk County Community College, Eastern Campus, and Susan Lieberthal, MLS, Campus Head Librarian, Suffolk County Community College, Ammerman Campus

Date: Friday, June 3, 2011
Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: Montaukett Learning Resource Center at Suffolk County Community College, Eastern Campus, Riverhead, N.Y.

Directions available at http://www.sunysuffolk.edu/maps/MapEast.pdf.

Free to current ACRL/NY members. Membership is $10 for students and retirees, $25 for ACRL National members, and $35 for non-ACRL National members. Find out more about becoming a member at http://www.acrlny.org/membership.htm.

Refreshments and continental breakfast will be served. Registration is required as seating is limited. To register, please contact Fiona Grady, ACRL/NY LI Section Chair, at fiona.grady@stonybrook.edu.

ACRL/NY Information Literacy and Distance Learning Discussion Groups Meet and Greet, May 13, 2011

Mercy College in Manhattan

9:30 – 11 am (directions)

TOPIC: Remote Meeting & Instruction platforms for Distance Learning Patrons.

The Distance Learning and Information Literacy Discussion groups welcome you to their annual “Meet and Greet” scheduled for Friday, May 13. The focus of this meeting’s discussion will be the use of web conferencing tools for online instruction, workshops and 1:1 library support for distance learners.

Scheduled demonstrations of remote platforms will include Adobe Connect, WIMBA, and Skype, but we are not limited to discussing these platforms; rather, we would like to have this be a forum for how our colleagues are using remote meeting/instruction platforms for teaching and learning at their institutions.

ACRLNY discussion groups* allow you to share experiences, get practical ideas and develop strategies with colleagues to integrating best practices at your own libraries campuses. Coming to this open “meet-and-greet” would allow you to connect with colleagues to discuss:

Ø Pros and Cons of remote platforms (covering technical issues, pricing and best practices for instituting these tools in your library)

Ø Instructional issues related to using these platforms with Distance Learning populations in particular

Ø methods and experiences using meeting software in conjunction with course management systems (such as WebCT, Blackboard or Moodle.)

Please RSVP using this google form so that we can give your name to security at the venue. If you are unable to make the meeting, you may also use the RSVP form to share a platform resource and/or let us know if you would like to be notified about future ACRLNY Discussion Group Meetings.

Thank-you for your interest, looking forward to a good meeting.

Fiona Grady Chair, Information Literacy Discussion Group

Kathryn Shaughnessy Chair, Distance Learning Discussion Group

Please note that discussion group meetings are just one of many benefits extended to members of the ACRL-NY chapter. Membership in our local chapter is a “New York Bargain” — ranging from a mere $10 (for students) to $25 (for National members) to $35 (for Non-ACRL National members). If you are not yet a member, join today to start enjoying other professional development, conference, workshop and networking benefits.