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Job Posting: Head, Center for Primary Research and Training, UCLA Library Special Collections

by KALAMOS BOOKS

UCLA Library Professional Position Posting Head, Center for Primary Research and Training Library Special Collections Department: Library Special Collections Rank and Salary: Salary and appointment level based on experience and qualifications. Associate Librarian I - VII ($48,029 - $68,892) Librarian Rank I - IV ($68,892 - $88,488) Position Availability: Immediately The UCLA Library seeks applications/nominations for the position of Head, Center for Primary Research and Training, Library Special Collections. Description of Institution and Library One of ten University of California campuses, the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) is located in Westwood Village, approximately five miles from the Pacific Ocean near Santa Monica. Comprised of the College of Letters and Science and 11 professional schools, the 419-acre campus features 174 buildings, including the Center for Health Sciences. UCLA has more than 6,300 faculty and academic staff and approximately 26,000 employees. Founded in 1919, UCLA offers 118 undergraduate degree programs and 200 graduate programs and has more than 24,800 undergraduates and 10,800 graduate students. Academic excellence, faculty distinction, and a comprehensive curriculum are hallmarks of UCLA, which is a member of the Association of American Universities. Among the faculty are five Nobel Laureates, nine National Medal of Science winners, seven MacArthur Grant winners, and 52 Guggenheim Fellows. UCLA is California's largest university and is a model for public institutions of higher education. As the 10th largest employer in the region, UCLA generates almost $9 in economic activity for every $1 state taxpayers invest in UCLA and generates an annual $6 billion economic impact on the greater Los Angeles region. Ranked among the top 10 academic research libraries in North America, the UCLA Library is comprised of 8 major libraries and 13 library wide departments and the Southern Regional Library Facility, the remote storage facility for the southern UC campuses, reporting to the University Librarian. In addition, there are 12 affiliated libraries and library units located on the campus. There are approximately 125 librarians on the campus, and the UCLA Library has a staff of approximately 350 and approximately 600 - 700 student employees. The Library has an organizational structure that includes the use of teams in conjunction with departments and units. The library collection consists of more than 9 million volumes and more than 78,000 current serial titles and an aggressively expanding electronic resources collection. The Library's annual budget is in excess of $33.9 million; more than $10 million supports the acquisition of print and digital material, and the library is part of the California Digital Library. The UCLA Library is a member of the Association of Research Libraries (ARL), the Coalition for Networked Information (CNI), the Center for Research Libraries (CRL), the Council on Library and Information Resources (CLIR), International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA), and the Scholarly Publishing & Academic Resources Coalition (SPARC). Library Special Collections (LSC) is a new department created by the integration of five formerly separate units: Charles E. Young Research Library Department of Special Collections, University Archives, Performing Arts Special Collections, the Louise M. Darling Biomedical Library History of Science and Medicine Special Collections, and the Center for Oral History Research. The Center for Primary Research and Training (CFPRT) forms an important component of the LSC Collection Management division, which is charged with employing a coordinated approach to accessioning, cataloging, processing, and preserving the holdings of all formats and subject areas in the department. The UCLA Library created the Center for Primary Research and Training to integrate the Library more fully into the teaching and research mission of the university. The Center provides a substantive educational experience for graduate students by training them in archival methods and makes accessible lesser-known collections through the creation of finding aids or guides. The Center is externally funded by generous philanthropic organizations, including the Ahmanson Foundation and Arcadia Fund, which have made significant contributions toward an endowment for the program. Recognizing that faculty in the social sciences, humanities, and the performing and visual arts want to give their students experience with primary sources and that many graduate students are looking for original subjects for theses and dissertations, the Center pairs students with unprocessed or under-processed collections in their areas of interest. The students have access to materials that others have not yet fully investigated, and their training in archival organization and description results in making those collections more accessible to other researchers. CFPRT Fellows are compensated at a rate competitive with similar on-campus employment options such as teaching and research assistantships. The Center has become a nationally recognized model for processing collections and is a fundamental component to the mission of the UCLA Library. Under the general direction of the Head of Collection Management, the Head of the CFPRT manages and oversees all activities associated with the Center. Position Duties Reporting to the Head of Collection Management, the incumbent will be responsible for the following duties: * Coordinate, manage and oversee all processing activities associated with the Center for Primary Research and Training (CFPRT), including arranging and re-housing materials, and creating finding aids and catalog records * Collaborate with faculty on processing projects and the recruitment of CFPRT students * Participate in instruction, curate exhibits, and plan other public events relating to the CFPRT * Supervise the work of up to ten UCLA graduate students per academic quarter, guiding and advising them on a day-to-day basis on archival processing tasks (arrangement, description, and preservation) * Train students, volunteers, and staff to create and input descriptive data to a database that will output finding aids that follow nationally-accepted archival description standards, such as Describing Archives: A Content Standard (DACS) and OAC Best Practices Guidelines (OACBPG) * Train students in research for the purpose of developing finding aid front matter and collection-level MARC records * Responsible for tracking all CFPRT workflow in a management database * Provide interim progress reports as requested by Head of Collection Management and Director of Library Special Collections * Process collections and create finding aids * Develop policies, procedures, and activities as they relate to the CFPRT and collection management * Draft funding proposals and annual reports relating to activities in the CFPRT * Collaborate with curators, public services staff and collection management staff on setting processing priorities * Lead monthly meetings with CFPRT fellows * Participate in reference activities, as needed * Participate in policy and procedure development related to accessioning, processing, cataloging, and preservation * May also assume other responsibilities as assigned Required Qualifications * ALA-accredited Master's Degree in Library or Information Science OR significant graduate-level coursework toward such a degree OR equivalent education and experience (subject expertise combined with professional library education and/or experience) * Minimum of two years professional experience working in special collections in an academic or research library * Demonstrated experience in archival appraisal, arrangement, description, and preservation * Demonstrated experience of supervising staff or students in a special collections within an academic or research library, including recruiting, training, reviewing work, and evaluating performance * Demonstrated successful project management experience in special collections and/or archival settings * Demonstrated knowledge, understanding, and ability to maintain an awareness of current developments and uses of archival processing trends and digital information technologies and their uses in special collections * Demonstrated knowledge and ability to stay abreast of privacy, confidentiality, copyright and use policies associated with special collections materials * Demonstrated knowledge of professional standards and practices relating to appraisal, arrangement, description, and preservation of manuscript and archival holdings. * Knowledge of the following standards: DACS, MARC, EAD, LCNAF, LCSH, and other thesauri * Excellent organizational, time, and project management skills * Ability to monitor and measure progress toward project goals and to complete projects within agreed upon deadlines * Excellent oral and written communication skills and interpersonal skills * Demonstrated proficiency and capabilities with personal computers and software, the Web, and library-relevant information technology applications, databases, and websites * Ability to troubleshoot technological hardware and software problems * Working knowledge of standard computer office applications such as Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, ---Access, PowerPoint or other productivity software * Ability to work creatively, collaboratively, and effectively both as a team member and independently and to promote teamwork among colleagues. Ability to cultivate positive relations with staff, co-workers, and other constituencies and to represent LSC in a professional manner to such constituencies * Commitment to fostering a diverse educational environment and workplace and ability to work with a diverse student and faculty population * Capacity to thrive in the exciting, ambiguous, future-oriented environment of a world-class research institution and to respond effectively to changing needs and priorities * Commitment to professional issues demonstrated through strong interest in local or national committee work, research, or publication Desired Qualifications * Second subject master's degree in social sciences or humanities discipline * Certified Archivist * Working/reading knowledge of at least one foreign language, preferably a Romance language * Experience in writing funding proposals * Experience in working with Archivist's Toolkit * Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Access or other relational database software * Knowledge of AACR2 and RDA General Information Professional librarians at UC are academic appointees and are represented by an exclusive bargaining agent, University Council - American Federation of Teachers (UC-AFT). They are entitled to appropriate professional leave, two days per month of vacation leave, one day per month of sick leave, and all other benefits granted to non-faculty academic personnel. UC has an excellent retirement system and sponsors a variety of group health, dental, vision, and life insurance plans in addition to other benefits. Relocation assistance is provided. Appointees to the librarian series at UC shall have professional backgrounds that demonstrate a high degree of creativity, teamwork, and flexibility. Such background will normally include a professional degree from an ALA-accredited library and information science graduate program. In addition to professional competence and quality of service within the library in the primary job, advancement in the librarian series requires professional involvement and contributions outside of the library, university and community service, and scholarly activities. Candidates must show evidence or promise of such contributions. Application Procedures Anyone wishing to be considered for this position should apply to Jenifer Abramson, Assistant Director of Academic Human Resources, UCLA Library, Library Human Resources, 22478 Charles E. Young Research Library, Box 951575, Los Angeles, CA, 90095-1575. E-mail applications are encouraged and can be sent to <jobs-hr(a)library.ucla.edu>. Applications should include: a cover letter describing qualifications and experience; a current resume/vita detailing education and relevant experience; and the names and addresses for at least three professional references, including a current or previous supervisor. Candidates applying by September 1, 2011 will be given first consideration. UCLA welcomes and encourages diversity and seeks applications and nominations from women and minorities. UCLA seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve the people of California, to maintain the excellence of the university, and to offer our students richly varied disciplines, perspectives, and ways of knowing and learning. UCLA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/ADA-compliant employer. Under federal law, the University of California may employ only individuals who are legally authorized to work in the United States as established by providing documents specified in the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. Employment is contingent upon completion of satisfactory background investigation. Visit the UCLA Library Employment Opportunities Web site at <http://www2.library.ucla.edu/about/employment.cfm>. _______________________________ Kelley Wolfe Bachli Head of Collection Management UCLA Library Special Collections kbachli(a)library.ucla.edu Tel. (310)206-7633

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FW: για Δημοτική Βιβλιοθήκη Θεσσαλονίκης και ΕΛΙΑ

by Lesage, Rhea

---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Giorgos Antoniou <antoniou.giorgos(a)gmail.com> Date: 2011/7/22 Subject: Έρευνα για Δημοτική Βιβλιοθήκη Θεσσαλονίκης και ΕΛΙΑ To: EUI-CIVILWAR(a)list.cineca.it όσοι συλλίστορες έχουν επισκεφθεί τη δημοτική βιβλιοθήκη και το ΕΛΙΑ Θεσσαλονίκης παρακαλούνται να βοηθήσουν την έρευνα της συναδέλφου. μπορείτε να απαντήσετε στο μέηλ της [dim.anastasia(a)hotmail.com] Προς κάθε ενδιαφερόμενο, Στα πλαίσια εκπόνησης της πτυχιακής μου εργασίας για το μεταπτυχιακό πρόγραμμα Cultural Management που παρακολουθώ στο Northumbria University, διεξάγω μια έρευνα για τη Δημοτική Βιβλιοθήκη Θεσσαλονίκης και το ΕΛΙΑ (Ελληνικό Λογοτεχνικό και Ιστορικό Αρχείο). Εαν είστε μέλος της Κεντρικής Βιβλιοθήκης ή και των παραρτημάτων της (Βαφοπούλειο, παιδικές, περιφερειακές) ή αν ακόμη υπήρξατε μέλος στο παρελθόν και τέλος, αν έχετε επισκεφθεί το ΕΛΙΑ, θα σας παρακαλούσα, εαν επιθυμείτε να συμμετάσχετε στην έρευνά μου, να συμπληρώσετε το επισυναπτόμενο ερωτηματολόγιο. Σας ευχαριστώ πολύ εκ των προτέρων. Αναστασία Δήμου Αρχειονόμος - Βιβλιοθηκονόμος -- 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 http://kalamosb.alibrisstore.com/ http://www.antiqbook.com/books/bookseller.phtml/kal -- 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 http://kalamosb.alibrisstore.com/ http://www.antiqbook.com/books/bookseller.phtml/kal

12 years, 9 months

FW: ASCSA position announcement

by Lesage, Rhea

-----Original Message----- From: Karen Bohrer [mailto:kbohrer@ascsa.edu.gr] Sent: Wednesday, July 20, 2011 4:49 AM To: fclsc(a)lists.uchicago.edu Subject: ASCSA position announcement 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 97,000 volumes, ca. 700 print periodical subscriptions, and ca. 500 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. • 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 uninterrupted access to the entire library collection for members and readers. • Manages the Library’s approval plans and publications exchange program. • 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 classical archaeology or classics (PhD preferred) with a specialization in ancient Greece. • 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 in the field and knowledge of scholarly publishing in the U.S. and Europe. • Understanding of unique needs of a graduate research library and familiarity with digital content management issues. • Demonstrated skills and experience in relevant information technology, including its use and management, and possessing a comprehensive understanding of the technology-driven information environment. • 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 September 30, 2011 and will continue until the position is filled. ASCSA is an EO/AA employer. Website: http://www.ascsa.edu.gr.

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ASCSA position announcement

by Karen M. Bohrer

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 97,000 volumes, ca. 700 print periodical subscriptions, and ca. 500 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. · 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 uninterrupted access to the entire library collection for members and readers. · Manages the Library's approval plans and publications exchange program. · 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 classical archaeology or classics (PhD preferred) with a specialization in ancient Greece. · 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 in the field and knowledge of scholarly publishing in the U.S. and Europe. · Understanding of unique needs of a graduate research library and familiarity with digital content management issues. · Demonstrated skills and experience in relevant information technology, including its use and management, and possessing a comprehensive understanding of the technology-driven information environment. · 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 September 30, 2011 and will continue until the position is filled. ASCSA is an EO/AA employer. Website: http://www.ascsa.edu.gr. Karen M. Bohrer Head Librarian, Blegen Library The American School of Classical Studies at Athens 54 Souidias Street, GR-106 76 Athens, Greece Telephone: (+30) 213-00-02-400 (ext. 120) Fax: (+30) 210-72-50-584

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IMLS Fellowship

by KALAMOS BOOKS

+++++++++++++++++++ Dear Colleagues, Please note the following visiting research fellowship opportunity offered by the Institute of Museum and Library Services. Please feel free to forward this announcement to any appropriate listservs or other media you feel will help "get the word out" to interested LIS practitioners, educators, and researchers. Sincerely, Kevin Cherry MSLS, PhD Senior Program Officer Institute of Museum and Library Services Phone: (202) 653-4662 www.imls.gov *********** INSTITUTE OF MUSEUM AND LIBRARY SERVICES Washington, DC Visiting Fellow Opportunity DESCRIPTION: OPPORTUNITY FOR A VISITING FELLOW TO BE IN RESIDENCE AT IMLS FOR A MINIMUM OF 12 MONTHS AND A MAXIMUM OF 24 MONTHS TO CONDUCT RESEARCH IN THE FIELD OF LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCE. THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE IS CURRENTLY EMPLOYED IN A PROFESSIONAL POSITION, FOR NO LESS THAN 90 DAYS, IN A NON-PROFIT, NON-FEDERAL LIBRARY, ARCHIVE, OR LIBRARY-RELATED AGENCY, ASSOCIATION, OR CONSORTIUM; OR AN INSTITUTION OF HIGHER EDUCATION. ASSIGNMENT TO IMLS IS CONTINGENT ON AGREEMENT OF THE CANDIDATE'S EMPLOYING HOME INSTITUTION, SUCH AGREEMENT MUST SPECIFY THAT THE CANDIDATE WOULD BE ELIGIBLE TO RETURN TO THE EMPLOYING INSTITUTION AT THE END OF THE ASSIGNMENT PERIOD. APPLICATION DEADLINE:¬¬¬¬ August 15, 2011 ASSIGNMENT WILL BEGIN: No later than January 15, 2012 _____________________________________________________________________________________________ The Opportunity In furtherance of the mission of IMLS's Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program to develop a diverse workforce of librarians, the IMLS Visiting Fellows program has been created within the Office of Library Services as a continuing education opportunity. The Visiting Fellow selected as a result of this announcement will have expertise in an area of library and/or information science, which may include but is not limited to focus areas such as networked library services, management of digital library resources, or services relevant to particular types of libraries such as public, academic or school libraries, or archives. The Visiting Fellows program seeks to provide program and developmental experience that will enhance the Visiting Fellow's performance in his or her regular position at the employing home institution in the following ways: (1) through the conduct of research in an area of library or information science related to IMLS grant programs for libraries and (2) through participation in policies and activities relating to research projects and programs in his or her focus area. IMLS will benefit from the input and advice of the Visiting Fellow based on research carried out by the Visiting Fellow during the period of assignment. In consultation with IMLS, the Visiting Fellow will select a project in his or her area of specialization that advances the purposes and activities of the Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program during the time in residence at IMLS. Eligibility: This position may be filled, independent of the competitive aspects of this announcement, through the Intergovernmental Personnel Act (IPA), 5 CFR Part 334. Pursuant to the IPA, eligible candidates must be an employee of an eligible institution for no less than 90 days. Eligible institutions include state, territorial, county, municipal, and tribal governments, institutions of higher learning, and other eligible organizations as certified by IMLS. The agency is responsible for identifying IPA-eligibility of the organizations from which candidates apply. Term of Assignment: The Visiting Fellow will report to the Associate Deputy Director for Library Services and will serve for a period of 12-24 months. Any extension beyond this period will require the approval of both the IMLS Director and an authorized official of the Visiting Fellow's home institution. Employee Status: As IPA assignees, Visiting Fellows are detailed to the Institute. Assignees remain on the employing home institution's payroll in an active pay status while on detail to IMLS. Salary and benefits continue to be administered by the home institution. IPA assignees are not Federal employees, but are subject to provisions of law governing the ethics and conduct of Federal employees and of IMLS's rules and policies governing its internal operation and management. It is the Institute's expectation that IPA assignees will not be employed by IMLS in any capacity for at least one (1) year upon completion of their IPA assignment. Salary: This fellowship opportunity and its terms are subject to the availability of federal funds. When a Visiting Fellow is selected, IMLS will reimburse the amount of the IPA assignee's salary to the employing home institution for the term of the assignment. IPA assignee salary is usually annualized to twelve months. Individual assignment agreements may allow for supplements when there is an increase in salary and/or benefit rates at the assignee's employing home institution. Pay may also be supplemented when the salary at the home institution is below the minimum of an equivalent IMLS position or if the cost of living at the home institution is below that of the Washington, DC metropolitan area. Relocation Expenses: In accordance with Federal regulations, the IPA assignee selected for this fellowship will be reimbursed for allowable relocation expenses (not to exceed $1,500 per move) associated with reporting for duty to this position. Leave: Because IPA assignees are not Federal employees, annual and sick leave is not accrued at IMLS. Applicable leave provisions of the assignee's employing home institution will be followed while on detail to IMLS; however, requests to use leave must be approved by his or her IMLS supervisor. The home institution is responsible for leave administration. Summer and other extended vacation periods are work periods at IMLS. QUALIFICATION STANDARDS: Candidates must have at least two years of professional experience in and must currently hold a professional position in a U.S. library or archive; a library-related agency, association, or consortium located in the United States; a faculty position in a U.S. graduate school of library and information science, or another position in a U.S. institution of higher education that is related to or impacts library or information science. Professional experience is defined as practical knowledge in library or information science, or in applying the principles and practices of the library or information science fields. Evaluation criteria: Qualified candidates will be evaluated in terms of the following factors: 1) Intellectual merit of the proposed research and its relevance to IMLS grant programs; 2) Evidence of knowledge in the individual's area of expertise, as demonstrated by publications, presentations, or other activities; 3) Knowledge of research issues in the broader field of library and information science; and 4) Knowledge of current challenges facing libraries and/or archives and their services. Candidates must submit a narrative statement addressing these factors in order to receive consideration. HOW TO APPLY: Send a letter of application by the closing date of this announcement detailing your interest in the position, your specific qualifications, your proposed research, and your availability. Include a current résumé with your application, a letter of support from your employer indicating that this type of assignment for your position is supported by your home institution, and your employer's contact information. Candidates will be notified before an employer is contacted. SUBMIT APPLICATION MATERIALS TO: Institute of Museum and Library Services Office of Human Resources, Room 9222 1800 M St. NW, 9th Floor Washington, DC 20036 FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT: Antoine Dotson Deputy Director, Office of Human Resources Institute of Museum and Library Services 1800 M St. NW, 9th Floor Washington, DC 20036 Phone: 202-653-4728 Email: adotson(a)imls.gov

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Why Libraries are there....

by KALAMOS BOOKS

---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Cynthia Davis Buffington <cynthy(a)prbm.com> Date: Fri, 8 Jul 2011 19:58:02 -0400 I am posting this "thought for Friday" and the weekend for, as Ev says, "a list member who is having technical difficulties": "Librarians are there: To help, aid, assist. To teach, collate, enthuse. To catalogue, index, arrange, organise. To find, discover, promote, display.To interest, intrigue, amuse and amaze. To instill wonder. To help children, adults, old people, the underprivileged, the rich, the poor, those with voices and those without. To protect resources, to archive them, to store them, to save them for the future. To provide differing viewpoints, to engender thought, conversation, research, fun. To provide the best answer possible, to match the answer to the enquirer, to provide just enough information without overwhelming the user, but enough to always help. To better a local community, a company, a school, a college, an organisation, a country, the world. Google is there: To make money." From: <http://philbradley.typepad.com/phil_bradleys_weblog/2011/06/what-librarians…> Cynthy! The Philadelphia Rare Books & Manuscripts Co. (PRB&M), LLC www.prbm.com

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CDL-UC Libraries Academic e-Book Usage Survey available

by KALAMOS BOOKS

---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Cynthia Davis Buffington <cynthy(a)prbm.com> Date: Mon, 4 Jul 2011 14:29:35 -0400 Friends, this is forwarded from another librarians' list, ATLANTIS (the American Theological Libraries Association), and as the person posting it wrote, "The Executive Summary is highly worth reading!" I think that though the report focuses on "e-books," its findings may have relevance to Special Collections when it comes to texts online . . . <begin forward> A new report, UC Libraries Academic e-Book Usage Survey <http://www.cdlib.org/services/uxdesign/docs/2011/academic_ebook_usage_surve y.pdf >, presents the results of a 2010 survey of 2,569 University of California faculty, staff, and students. The study was a collaborative effort between California Digital Library <http://www.cdlib.org/> staff and University of California campus librarians undertaken as part of a Springer Science+Business Media e-Book Pilot Project. Topics covered include University of California reader preference for e-books as compared to print books, valued e-book features, and an assessment of reader experiences with Springer e-books during 2009 and 2010. We hope members of this list may find the report useful. Questions and comments can be directed to Felicia Poe, Ivy Anderson, or Jacqueline Wilson at the California Digital Library. Felicia Poe, Manager User Experience Design Service felicia.poe(a)ucop.edu Ivy Anderson, Director Collection Development & Management ivy.anderson(a)ucop.edu Jacqueline Wilson, Senior Associate for Shared Content Collection Development & Management jacqueline.wilson(a)ucop.edu http://cdlib.org <http://cdlib.org/ Yrs, Cynthy www.prbm.com

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