5 posts from 2007

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Library Technical Assistant - Univ. South Florida - Lakland, FL

Posted: 24 Jan 2007 06:02 PM CST
http://englib.info/2007/01/library_technical_assistant_un.html

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Department: Academic Affairs

Campus: Lakeland

Position Number: 10647

Date Posted: 01/17/07

Deadline to Apply: 02/01/07

Annual Salary: $24,000 - $30,000

Duties: Full time position responsible for providing specialized paraprofessional library functions at the Lakeland Campus Library such as circulation functions, processing of interlibrary loan requests, processing of new items, stacks maintenance and general assistance to library users in locating resources. Provides supervision to student and non-student assistants.

Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma and four years appropriate library or office experience. Appropriate college coursework or vocational/technical training may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience. Position requires moderate lifting, up to 50 lbs.

Preferred Qualifications: Experience with circulation procedures and policy, Interlibrary loan procedures and policy, USF Libraries procedures and policy, and stacks maintenance procedure and policy. Experience with Microsoft Office programs, ALEPH, ILLiad, OCLC, RefWorks, BANNER and FAST. Excellent interpersonal and public service skills.

Send completed USF Application for Employment to: (Cover Letter & Resume may be included) to:

Diane Caudill ● (863) 667-7721, Fax (863) 667-7097

or

University of South Florida Lakeland

Attn: Diane Caudill

3433 Winter Lake Road

Lakeland, FL 33803

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Corporate Librarian - Library Associates - Houston, TX

Posted: 16 Jan 2007 11:55 PM CST
http://englib.info/2007/01/corporate_librarian_library_as.html

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Library Associates is seeking an experienced Corporate Librarian who has excellent literature searching skills, particularly with databases dealing with oil and gas, and ideally some cataloging experience. This is a temporary part-time position (30 hours a week) that will last 2-3 months but will possibly turn into a full-time, permanent position. The position is with a world-wide corporation located in Houston, Texas.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Search a variety of databases, both internally and externally, especially in the fields of oil and gas literature.

Ability to write, edit and summarize results of literature searching into a cohesive package to be delivered to designated personnel, both internally and externally.

Cataloging and management of internal documents and maps, as well as a print collection.

Local maintenance of Softlink's Liberty3 online catalog.

Marketing and promotion of library and library services to existing and new user groups.

Perform original and copy cataloging of materials.

QUALIFICATIONS

MLS from an accredited ALA institution.

Extensive database searching, particularly in those databases containing information on oil and gas developments, exploration and status.

Excellent writing and editing experience.

Experience with office systems; Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.

Ability to deal with a variety of personnel internally and externally.

To Apply

Please send Word-formatted resume and cover letter to Patty De Anda, pdeanda@libraryassociates.com, with a courtesy copy to Keith Gurtzweiler, keith@libraryassociates.com. Please put "Corporate Librarian" as the subject line of your email.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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New Year's Resolution Solution

Posted: 16 Jan 2007 11:32 PM CST
http://englib.info/2007/01/new_years_resolution_solution.html

Englib is here to help you with your New Year's Resolutions. No, not the one that ends with "pounds before summer." We're thinking of "1. Help my SLA Division."

Volunteer.

Sci tech Chair Ann Koopman recently said almost all committees could use additional volunteers, but the following could use your help now:

Government Relations, Chair and Committee

International Relations, Chair and Committee

Nominating Committee

Programming Committee

Membership Committee

Check the Division website for committee descriptions. For more information or to volunteer email ann.koopman@jefferson.edu

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/////////////////////////////////////////// IEEE Continuing Education Stipend

Posted: 12 Jan 2007 08:40 AM CST http://englib.info/2007/01/ieee_continuing_education_award.html

The students have an essay award and so do SLA Engineering Division members looking at continuing their education.

The IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers) Continuing Education Stipend is $1000 given to the SLA Engineering Division member who submits the best essay on how he or she would benefit from a continuing education course. The submission deadline is March 1, 2007.

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/////////////////////////////////////////// Inspec's SLA Student Travel Award

Posted: 12 Jan 2007 08:32 AM CST http://englib.info/2007/01/inspecs_sla_student_travel_award.html

If you were a Librarian, in charge of the science or engineering collections, how would you go about promoting databases within your collection to the appropriate departments that can benefit from it? What could the database producers do to assist in your efforts (e.g., send you promotional items, etc.). Explain how your efforts will benefit your organization.

That's the challenge to students looking to attend the Special Libraries Association conference in Denver CO (June 3-6, 2007). Students looking to win the $1200 Inspec Award can submit an essay answering the questions above. To enter, you must be a student member of SLA and attending your first conference. The deadline for your submission is March 1, 2007.

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/////////////////////////////////////////// Engineering Division Team Award

Posted: 12 Jan 2007 08:24 AM CST http://englib.info/2007/01/division_team_award.html

John Donne didn't write "No librarian is an island," but he might have had he been a part of the SLA Engineering Division. They're looking for nominations for the Engineering Division Team Award.

This award is offered annually to honor a team. It is sponsored by the SLA Engineering Division and highlights the accomplishments and contributions of a team working on projects in the area of engineering. A team may consist of members who work in a collaborative environment – academic libraries and corporations with several libraries or one librarian involved in a group project.

It's a $1500 stipend -- split amomng the team -- and nominations are due by March 1, 2007.

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/////////////////////////////////////////// Engineering Librarian of the Year Award

Posted: 12 Jan 2007 08:14 AM CST http://englib.info/2007/01/engineering_librarian_of_the_year.html

Elsevier and the SLA Engineering Division are looking for nominations for the Engineering Librarian of the Year. It's a $1500 gift "to highlight the accomplishments and contributions of members to the engineering librarian profession." Nominations are due March 1, 2007.

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/////////////////////////////////////////// More papers

Posted: 10 Jan 2007 12:43 PM CST http://englib.info/2007/01/more_papers.html

The International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA) Science and Technology Libraries Section is planning a two-hour program in Durban as part of the World Library and Information Congress 19-23 August 2007. The theme of the IFLA conference is "Libraries for the future: Progress, Development and Partnerships"

The conference is look for three papers to be selected for presentation. You must submit your proposal by January 15, 2007. Details after the jump...

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/////////////////////////////////////////// Integrated Learning Librarian - Queen's University - Kingston, Ontario

Posted: 10 Jan 2007 12:34 PM CST http://englib.info/2007/01/integrated_learning_librarian.html

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Integrated Learning Librarian, Engineering and Science Library

Continuing Track Appointment ; Available immediately

Queen's University Library requires an innovative, energetic and service-oriented public services librarian to deliver services in support of the Faculty of Applied Science's Integrated Learning initiative. Reporting to the Head, Engineering and Science Library, the Integrated Learning Librarian, in collaboration with the Integrated Learning Centre, has the responsibility to identify, develop, promote, deliver and assess information services to applied science students and faculty members engaged in Integrated Learning programs. As part of a team in the Engineering and Science Library, the incumbent provides reference and research services; participates in the provision of orientation and teaching programs; is responsible for faculty liaison and collection development in assigned subject areas. The librarian consults and collaborates with other service providers in the Library, and promotes the vision of a team-based learning organization.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required: An ALA accredited MLS; successful public services experience, preferably in an engineering, technical or science library; demonstrated teaching ability; knowledge of trends in the field of engineering education; understanding of professional and scholarly resources in the applied sciences; a high level of technological literacy including knowledge of or experience with instructional technologies; excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated excellence in oral and written communication; ability to work effectively in both a team-based and self-directed environment.

Preferred: A strong academic background in the pure or applied sciences.

ENVIRONMENT:

The Engineering and Science Library serves the learning, teaching and research needs of the undergraduates, graduates, faculty and researchers in the pure and applied sciences. In addition, the Library serves the needs of students and faculty in a variety of interdisciplinary programs. The Library's current staff complement of 5 librarians and 8.5 FTE library technicians strives to provide a welcoming and responsive environment for all our users.

The Faculty of Applied Science's Integrated Learning initiative seeks to provide more active teaching and learning experiences, strengthen relationships among departments, and provide more interdisciplinary, open-ended, real-world experiences in order to prepare their graduates for the increasingly rigorous expectations of engineering practice. The Library is engaged in this initiative and has a key role to play.

Queen's University Library comprises five major libraries in well-equipped facilities. It serves a user community of approximately 18,000 students and 800 faculty with research collections exceeding 7 million items, more than 16,000 electronic journals and 400 databases; a staff of 160; and a budget exceeding $17 million. The Library has adopted a team-based organization based on the goals of the learning organization to encourage innovation and flexibility in meeting the service needs of the Library's users. The Library is a member of the Association of Research Libraries (ARL) and the Canadian Association of Research Libraries (CARL).

SALARY AND BENEFITS:

Librarians are members of the Faculty Association and terms and conditions of work are governed by the collective agreement between the Association and the University, which is posted at http://www.qufa.ca/. It is anticipated that this position will be filled at the rank of Assistant Librarian (minimum salary for an Assistant Librarian is $50,304.), but salary and rank will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. This is a continuing track appointment, available immediately.

The University invites applications from all qualified individuals. Queen's University is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from women, visible minorities, aboriginal people, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.

For a complete position guide: http://library.queensu.ca/libdocs/posguide_es2006ilc.pdf

Visit the Engineering and Science Library: http://library.queensu.ca/webeng/

Visit the Integrated Learning Centre: http://appsci.queensu.ca/ilc/

Learn more about Queen's University Library: http://library.queensu.ca/

Learn more about Queen's University: http://www.queensu.ca/

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

Applications will be reviewed on an on-going basis beginning January 26, 2007 and will continue until the position is filled. A letter of application outlining your suitability for this position, accompanied by a curriculum vita and the names of three referees, one of whom is a current or recent supervisor, should be sent to:

Barbara Teatero, Associate University Librarian

Joseph S. Stauffer Library

Queen's University

Kingston, Ontario K7L 5C4

FAX: (613) 533-6362

Email: library.hr@queensu.ca

/////////////////////////////////////////// Bonnie Hilditch International Science-Technology Division Librarian Award

Posted: 10 Jan 2007 12:26 PM CST http://englib.info/2007/01/bonnie_hilditch_international.html

Help a librarian get to the Special Libraries Association (SLA) Conference in Denver, CO, in June!

If you know of a librarian who lives and works outside of the United States and Canada then he or she may be eligible for the Bonnie Hilditch International Science-Technology Division Librarian Award. The award is conference registration, lodging, and airfare (not to exceed $2000).

Yes, you can nominate yourself. But hurry. The deadline is February 1, 2007.

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/////////////////////////////////////////// Papers not Posters

Posted: 10 Jan 2007 12:19 PM CST http://englib.info/2007/01/papers_not_posters.html

The ACRL Science and Technology Section's (STS) Research Committee is looking for research papers to be given at the ALA Annual Conference in Washington D.C. on Sunday June 24th, 2007, from 4:00 to 5:30 p.m.

The committee needs your abstract by January 19, 2007!

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/////////////////////////////////////////// Call for ALA Annual Conference Poster Proposals

Posted: 10 Jan 2007 11:59 AM CST http://englib.info/2007/01/ala_annual_conference_posters.html

The ACRL STS Research Committee and STS Program Planning Committee are looking for your proposals for posters to be exhibited at the ALA Annual Conference in Washington D.C.

If accepted, your poster will be displayed from 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. on Monday, June 25, 2007. You must submit your ideas to the committees by January 19th.

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/////////////////////////////////////////// Chief Bibliographer for Sciences and Engineering - Tulane University, New Orleans, LA

Posted: 30 Aug 2006 08:18 PM CDT http://englib.info/2006/08/chief_bibliographer_for_scienc.html

Tulane University, in New Orleans, LA, is seeking a Chief Bibliographer for Sciences and Engineering.