CoHSL-list December 2009

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by KALAMOS BOOKS

Website archives to be fast-tracked http://www.guardian.co.uk/books/2009/dec/27/libraries-internet Move follows warnings from British Library and National Museum of Scotland that historical record is being lost New legal powers to allow the British Library to archive millions of websites are to be fast-tracked by ministers after the Guardian exposed long delays in introducing the measures. The culture minister, Margaret Hodge, is pressing for the faster introduction of powers to allow six major libraries to copy every free website based in the UK as part of their efforts to record Britain's cultural, scientific and political history. The Guardian reported in October that senior executives at the British Library and National Library of Scotland (NLS) were dismayed at the government's failure to implement the powers in the six years since they were established by an act of parliament in 2003. The libraries warned that they had now lost millions of pages recording events such as the MPs' expenses scandal, the release of the Lockerbie bomber and the Iraq war, and would lose millions more, because they were not legally empowered to "harvest" these sites. The powers are very similar to copyright laws which require every publisher in the UK to provide the libraries - chiefly the British Library and the NLS, but also the National Library of Wales, the Bodleian in Oxford, Cambridge University library and Trinity College Dublin - with copies of every printed book, magazine, journal and newspaper. The internet is fast becoming the dominant form of publication in the UK: about a third of all works currently published are only in digital form and that number is increasing dramatically. Ministers predict the UK will host 15m websites by 2016 but under existing powers the British Library would be able to archive only 1% of them. Ministers originally decided to postpone all the new powers until after the next general election, blaming their advisory panel and internal hold-ups for the delay. The libraries feared this would mean further lengthy delays as the Tories, widely thought to be favourites to win the election, have so far refused to announce any plans to enact these powers. In an attempt to head off criticism, Hodge has now launched a consultation, due to end in March, which would allow the libraries to copy and archive free sites using the .uk domain name and all other UK-based sites. There are more than 4m free websites active in the UK and proposed new domain names such as . sco for Scotland and .cym for Wales will also be included. Hodge has conceded she is unlikely to get these powers in force before the next election but officials from the Department for Culture, Media and Sport said: "We will make as much progress as we can in the time available." However, paid-for websites - which may soon include the Times, the Sun and all other News International titles under plans for paywalls outlined by Rupert Murdoch - will still be closed off to the copyright libraries. Hodge has again delayed introducing legal powers to harvest websites which charge to access them, or have restricted access, until after the election. She said there are still legal and technical issues to resolve. Martyn Wade, Scotland's national librarian said: "We welcome the consultation and look forward to taking part in it. We hope that it will lead to meaningful and rapid progress being made towards implementation of legislation which will enable us to collect the published knowledge of Scotland in electronic form; knowledge which is currently being lost." Lynne Brindley, chief executive of the British Library, said: "By 2020 more material will be published in digital format than in print; the British Library must collect, preserve and provide access to that material. I very much welcome this consultation which extends the principle of legal deposit to cover material published digitally and online." ------------------------------------------------- June Samaras KALAMOS BOOKS (For Books about Greece) 2020 Old Station Rd Streetsville,Ontario Canada L5M 2V1 Tel : 905-542-1877 E-mail : kalamosbooks(a)gmail.com www.kalamosbooks.com

14 years, 4 months

Job: Collection Development Librarian, Blegen Library ASCSA, Athens

by cejo＠uchicago.edu

COLLECTION DEVELOPMENT LIBRARIAN FOR THE BLEGEN LIBRARY IN ATHENS The American School of Classical Studies at Athens (ASCSA) invites applications for the position of Collection Development Librarian for the Carl W. Blegen Library in Athens. The American School of Classical Studies at Athens (ASCSA) is one of the world’s leading research and teaching institutions dedicated to the advanced study of all aspects of Greek culture, from antiquity to the present day. Founded in 1881, the ASCSA provides graduate students and scholars from over 180 affiliated North American colleges and universities a base for research and study in Greece. The ASCSA operates two major research libraries in Athens (the Blegen Library and the Gennadius Library), supports archaeological research and excavations in the Ancient Agora of Athens, in Corinth, and elsewhere in Greece, and disseminates information about its research through an active publications program. The ASCSA is a primary resource for American and international graduate students and scholars in Hellenic studies, from antiquity to the present day. The Blegen Library is a non-circulating library dedicated to the entire field of classical antiquity, with special emphasis on the language, literature, art, history and archaeology of Greece, with over 93,000 volumes, ca. 700 print periodical subscriptions, and ca. 400 electronic subscriptions. The library primarily serves a constituency of North American students and scholars, and there is a large group of international library users, including many Greek scholars. Key responsibilities of the Collection Development Librarian of the Blegen Library are as follows: • Undertakes the selection and acquisition of materials and the development of the collection in all languages and all formats. • Classifies library resources in accordance with a unique classification scheme. • Manages the Library’s approval plans and publications exchange program. • Provides research assistance to members of the American School of Classical Studies and visiting researchers who are library users. • Works closely with colleagues to ensure timely and accurate cataloging and processing of materials. • Advises the Head Librarian on all matters relating to collection development, maintenance and preservation and participates in the development of relevant policies. Position requirements: • Advanced degree in classics or classical archaeology (PhD preferred). • Appropriate experience in an academic research library highly desirable. • Fluency in English and Modern Greek and knowledge Ancient Greek and Latin as well as the languages of scholarly research (German, French, Italian, etc.) • Familiarity with bibliographic tools available for researchers and knowledge of the American and European book trades. • Demonstrated skills and experience in relevant information technology, including its use and management, and possessing a comprehensive understanding of the technology-driven information environment. • Understanding of unique needs of a graduate research library and familiarity with current issues in academic librarianship. Strong organizational and communication skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. The position is full-time. Salary commensurate with experience. Generous benefits package. Successful candidate will be expected to live and work in Athens, Greece. Send a letter of application, a curriculum vitae, and three letters of reference to Karen M. Bohrer, Head Librarian, Blegen Library, American School of Classical Studies at Athens, 54 Souidias Street, GR-106-76 Athens, Greece or email application to kbohrer(a)ascsa.edu.gr. Review of applications will begin on January 20, 2010 and will continue until the position is filled. ASCSA is an EO/AA employer. http://www.ascsa.edu.gr/index.php/about/position

14 years, 4 months

MCGILL COMPANIONS TO MODERN GREEK STUDIES

by KALAMOS BOOKS

Kalamos Books is now the distributor for this series (which was thought to be out of print, but is now available once more) * McGill Companions to Modern Greek Studies* *This series of books was developed at McGill University by Professor Anne Farmakides.* *Each book includes the full Greek text of a novel or collection of stories by modern Greek writers* * with accompanying introductions, explanations, glossaries and other useful add-ons in English, * *specifically designed to assist students of modern Greek language and literature.* * Here is the list :* * * 1] *Beratis, Giannis ; Petros Haris, Dimitris Hatzis, Spyros Plaskovitis, Stratis Tsirkas. * *Aspects of Civil War : Selections * Edited By Dorothy Gregory . Montreal: McGill Companions to Modern Greek Studies, 1987. 1st Can Ed. Soft Cover. New Contains material by Giannis Beratis, Petros Haris, Dimitris Hatzis, Spyros Plaskovitis, Stratis Tsirkas. with extensive notes and explanations in English. $20.00 *2] Kalogiannis, Theophano. * *The death of the knight of Celano and other stories : a Selection. *ill. Edited By Anne Farmakides & Anne-Marie Farmakides. Montreal: McGill Companions to Modern Greek Studies, 1990. 1st Can Ed. Soft Cover. New ISBN: 0771702027. "McGill Companions to Modern Greek Studies"series Series B, # 7. Contains the text in Greek with extensive notes, questions and explanations in English by Anne Farmakides & Anne-Marie Farmakides xiv, 264 p. : 2 maps . $20.00 *3] Kapantae, Ismene V. (Ismini). Seven Times the Ring. *ill. Trans.Anne Farmakides. Montreal: McGill Companions to Modern Greek Studies , 1994. 1st Can Ed. New ISBN: 0771704445. English translation of "Epta Phores Ta Daktylidi " ( a collection of short stories set in different periods and places in Greek history) $20.00 *4 ] Melas, Spyros. The King and the Mongrel : A play in Three Acts . *ill. Edited By Anne Farmakides & Anne-Marie Farmakides. Montreal: McGill Companions to Modern Greek Studies, 1986. 1st Can Ed. Soft Cover. New ISBN: 0771701462. Text in Greek with annotations and summary in English. Added t.p. with title in Greek: Ho basilias kai ho skulos. Contributions by Ann Fafoutakis and Anne-Marie Farmakides.xi, 149 p. : maps ; 23 cm $20.00 *5] Papadiamantis Alexandros. The Murderess . *ill. Edited By Anne Farmakides & Anne-Marie Farmakides. Montreal: McGill Companions to Modern Greek Studies, 1986. 1st Can Ed. Soft Cover. New Contains the text in Greek with extensive notes and explanations in English by Anne Farmakides and Diana Haas .251p. $20.00 *6] Samarakis, Antonis. Wanted : Hope. *ill. Edited By Margaret Morris. Montreal: McGill Companions to Modern Greek Studies, 1986. 1st Can Ed. Soft Cover. New ISBN: 0771701454 . Contains twelve short stories in Greek with extensive notes and explanations in English. 102p. $20.00 *7] Tamvakakis, Phaidon. Philomila's landscapes : a Novel. *ill. Edited By Anne Farmakides & Anne-Marie Farmakides. Montreal: McGill Companions to Modern Greek Studies, 1991. 1st Can Ed. Soft Cover. New ISBN: 0771702361. Contains the text in Greek with extensive notes, questions and explanations in English by Anne Farmakides & Anne-Marie Farmakides xiv, 264 p. : 2 maps . $20.00 *8] Theotocas, George [Theotokas]. To Daimonio : a Novel. *ill. Edited By Anne Farmakides. Montreal: McGill Companions to Modern Greek Studies, 1971. 1st Can Ed. Softcover. New ISBN: 00-7717-0141-1 Contains the text in Greek with extensive notes and explanations in English by Anne Farmakides. 198p. glossary $20.00 *9] Venezis,Elias. Aeolian Land. *ill. Edited By Anne Farmakides & Anne-Marie Farmakides. Montreal: McGill Companions to Modern Greek Studies, 1986. 1st Can Ed. Soft Cover. New Contains the text of "Aioloke Ge" in Greek with extensive notes and explanations in English by Anne Farmakides and contributions by Diana Hass & Maria Tolis .xiv, 381 p. : ill., map ; 23 cm. $20.00 ----------------------------------------- Multiple copy orders for classroom use are available at a reduced price - please enquire. Feel free to pass this book list along to anyone who may be interested. .======================== June Samaras KALAMOS BOOKS (For Books about Greece) 2020 Old Station Rd Streetsville,Ontario Canada L5M 2V1 Tel : 905-542-1877 E-mail : kalamosbooks(a)gmail.com www.kalamosbooks.com

14 years, 4 months

Strategic Planning at Cornell University Library

by KALAMOS BOOKS

---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Daniel Smith <dlsmith(a)unc.edu> Date: Tue, Dec 8, 2009 at 6:09 PM Some on the listserv may be interested in how one major research institution is dealing with current and projected budget constraints: *Faculty Members Demand Control Over Libraries' Future */Chronicle Online /(November 25, 2009)* *http://www.news.cornell.edu/stories/Nov09/LibrariesForum.html */ /*/Related Links:/ * Libraries Consider Merging Despite Faculty Questions */The Cornell Daily Sun /(November 30, 2009)* * http://cornellsun.com/section/news/content/2009/11/30/libraries-consider-me… * Cornell University: Strategic Planning Task Forces & Summary Reports *http://www.cornell.edu/reimagining/taskforces.cfm -- Daniel L. Smith, J.D. Special Collections Librarian Health Sciences Library The University of North Carolina Campus Box 7585 335 S. Columbia Street Chapel Hill, NC 27599-7585 USA dlsmith(a)unc.edu :: 919.966.1776 http://www.hsl.unc.edu/specialcollections http://carolinacurator.blogspot.com :: L U X L I B E R T A S ::

14 years, 4 months

FW: Dangerous Citizens Online

by James Simon

Cross-posted from HR_ARCHIVES-L. ________________________________ From: Listserv for human rights archives and archivists on behalf of Tessa Fallon Sent: Mon 12/7/2009 10:44 AM >From Columbia University Libraries/Information Services. I'm forwarding this to the list because of the use/display of archival materials. Dangerous Citizens Online <http://dangerouscitizens.columbia.edu/> is now live at http://dangerouscitizens.columbia.edu <http://dangerouscitizens.columbia.edu/> . The website is an interactive, media-rich adaptation of the recently released print book, Dangerous Citizens: The Greek Left and the Terror of the State (Fordham University Press), authored by Columbia University Professor Neni Panourgiá. Dangerous Citizens Online tells the stories and history of Greek dissidents who were detained and tortured between 1929 and 1974. Dangerous Citizens Online <http://dangerouscitizens.columbia.edu/> is the product of a partnership between Panourgiá, Fordham University Press, and Columbia's Center for Digital Research and Scholarship (CDRS). Panourgiá's monograph uses ethnographic interviews, archival material, unpublished personal narratives, and memoirs to tell the stories and history of Greek Leftists in the twentieth century. "The greatest advantage of partnering with CDRS is that the print book can achieve its full pedagogical potential," said Professor Panourgiá. "CDRS makes it possible for students and instructors to access my research materials online and share them with classes, allowing for open, live commentary." The website integrates the book's narrative with images, video, illuminating text, an interactive map, and other content to create a dynamic user experience. "We are truly blown away by the interactive online site that resulted from the collaboration between Neni, CDRS, and Fordham University Press. Besides surpassing our expectations, it will enhance the readers appreciation and interpretation of the print book, which is unique in its own right," shared Fredric Nachbaur, Director, Fordham University Press. "This project's partnership-uniting a university library, author, and press-exemplifies new inroads in scholarly communication, and we're excited to be a part of that," said CDRS Director Rebecca Kennison. "CDRS's role is to partner with Columbia scholars to support and promote their work-this alternate version of Dangerous Citizens does this in innovative ways," said Columbia Deputy University Librarian Patricia Renfro. Fordham University Press released the book in August 2009. Visitors to Dangerous Citizens Online <http://dangerouscitizens.columbia.edu/> can purchase the print version at a discount." ____________________________________________________________

14 years, 4 months

ANCIENT WORLD ON LINE

by KALAMOS BOOKS

Tuesday, December 1, 2009 Open Access Newsletter: Newsletter on Aegean and Cypriot Prehistory<http://ancientworldonline.blogspot.com/2009/12/open-access-newsletter-newsl…> Newsletter on Aegean and Cypriot Prehistory<http://www.aegeussociety.org/en/newsletters.html> Since mid November 2009, Aegeus <http://www.aegeussociety.org/> issues a fortnightly newsletter with the latest news on Aegean archaeology. No.1: 15-30 November (.pdf: 266k)<http://www.aegeussociety.org/pdf/Aegeus_News_15Nov09_EN.pdf> No.2: 1-14 December (.pdf: 394k)<http://www.aegeussociety.org/pdf/Aegeus_News_1Dec09_EN.pdf> See the full List of Open Access Journals in Ancient Studies<http://ancientworldonline.blogspot.com/2009/10/alphabetical-list-of-open-ac…> Posted by Charles Ellwood Jones at 9:36 AM<http://ancientworldonline.blogspot.com/2009/12/open-access-newsletter-newsl…> 0 comments<http://ancientworldonline.blogspot.com/2009/12/open-access-newsletter-newsl…> Links to this post<http://ancientworldonline.blogspot.com/2009/12/open-access-newsletter-newsl…> <http://www.blogger.com/post-edit.g?blogID=116259103207720939&postID=7363116…> AWOL and ISAW News<http://ancientworldonline.blogspot.com/2009/12/awol-and-isaw-news.html> As of this morning the number of email addresses subscribed to The Ancient World Online <http://ancientworldonline.blogspot.com/> by way of the FeedBurner utility<http://feeds.feedburner.com/Awol-TheAncientWorldOnline>has passed six hundred. I'm pleased that so many of you find it useful enough to subscribe. I welcome your feedback in the form of comments on in individual posts, or directly. I am considering ways to make the data presented here more bibliographically accessible. Here at the ISAW Library <http://www.nyu.edu/isaw/library.htm> we are developing schemes to create MARC records for the open access resources for which such records are appropriate. I am also considering developing a publicly accessible Zotero <http://www.zotero.org/> bibliography parallel to AWOL. ============================ -- June Samaras KALAMOS BOOKS (For Books about Greece) 2020 Old Station Rd Streetsville,Ontario Canada L5M 2V1 Tel : 905-542-1877 E-mail : kalamosbooks(a)gmail.com www.kalamosbooks.com

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