From BJQUINLAN at cityofsalem.net Tue Sep 2 10:12:32 2008 From: BJQUINLAN at cityofsalem.net (BJ quinlan) Date: Tue, 02 Sep 2008 10:12:32 -0700 Subject: [Libs-Or] 2008 Performer's Showcase Message-ID: 2008 Performer's Showcase September 27, 9:30 am - 5 pm Salem Public Library The Performer's Showcase occurs once every two years, so don't miss your chance to see these talented children's performers. Please don't forget to pass this information on to other folks in your community - teachers, PTA leaders, Parks and Recreation staff, and others - who might be interested in learning about children's performers. Performers from all over the Northwest will preview 5 minutes of their work. Each audience member receives a manual that includes one page of information about each performer and provides all the information needed to schedule an event. Please note the extended hours, which are necessary due to the tremendous response we've have from performers this year. The lunch will be brown bag, as the lunch break is only one-half hour, so don't forget to bring your lunch with you. Doors will open at 9:00 a.m. The cost to attend is $10, payable by check or credit card through the CSD page on the OLA website or link directly at https://web.memberclicks.com/mc/quickForm/viewForm.do?orgId=ola&formId=48996. Please register no later than Saturday, September 20 in order to allow time for the printing of a sufficient number of manuals. Contact BJ Quinlan at 503.588.6039 or email if you have questions From cmarlow at OCOM.edu Tue Sep 2 12:32:36 2008 From: cmarlow at OCOM.edu (Catherine Marlow) Date: Tue, 2 Sep 2008 12:32:36 -0700 Subject: [Libs-Or] Job Opening: Portland, OR Message-ID: Please excuse cross-postings Job Posted Sept 2nd, 2008 Job Position: College Librarian Job Location: OCOM Main Campus Job Description: The Oregon College of Oriental medicine (OCOM) seeks a full-time professional Librarian with experience in library management and operations, preferably in an academic setting. Under the supervision of the college's Vice President for Academic Affairs, the Librarian will oversee and develop the college's specialized medical library collection and ensure the provision of quality library services to members of the college community. Essential functions of this position will include: ? Management and oversight of the OCOM library budget ? Management of library support staff, including work study students ? Development of the college's specialized collection, including periodicals ? Oversight of circulation and cataloging functions ? Development and periodic review of library policies and procedures ? Coordination of library information technology services, in conjunction with the OCOM information technology staff ? Participation in ongoing institutional self study processes, and periodic assessment of the quality of library services ? Periodic provision of instructional services to faculty and students ? Participation in academic decision making as a member of the college's Academic Steering Committee Qualifications Education: ? MLS (or equivalent) degree from an ALA accredited program is required at the time of appointment Experience ? The ideal candidate will have significant experience managing a small specialized library, preferably with a healthcare emphasis ? Teaching experience preferred ? College or university library experience highly desirable ? Familiarity with traditional Oriental medicine, including acupuncture and/or traditional Chinese herbal medicine would be a plus Please note: All applicants must pass a criminal background check and prove authorization to work in the United States at the time of position offer. To apply for this position Qualified applicants should email (as PDF or Word Document attachments) a cover letter, CV, and contact information for three professional references to Vice President for Academic Affairs, Dr. Tim Chapman [tchapman at ocom.edu]. Cover letter should specifically indicate relevant experience, skills, and interests. The position will remain open until filled. Application materials may also be surface mailed or faxed to: Dr. Tim Chapman, VP for Academic Affairs Attn: Librarian Search Oregon College of Oriental Medicine 10525 SE Cherry Blossom Drive Portland, Oregon 97216 Fax: (503) 253-2701 The Oregon College of Oriental Medicine is a non-profit, Equal Opportunity employer, dedicated to the art of healing and the transformation of health care. Founded in 1983, OCOM offers Master?s (MAcOM) and Doctoral (DAOM) degrees in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From dahlgreen_marykay at oslmac.osl.state.or.us Tue Sep 2 12:57:34 2008 From: dahlgreen_marykay at oslmac.osl.state.or.us (MaryKay Dahlgreen) Date: Tue, 2 Sep 2008 12:57:34 -0700 Subject: [Libs-Or] Reminder to Libraries re: PNBA show Message-ID: PNBA Invites Librarians to Fall Show & Conference The Pacific Northwest Booksellers Association extends a warm invitation to Pacific Northwest librarians to attend our 2008 fall tradeshow and conference at the Portland Airport Holiday Inn and Conference Center, from Monday, September 15 through Wednesday, September 17. Membership in PNBA is open to libraries in all of our five member states, WA, OR, ID, MT and AK, and costs just $100 for 2008, which allows up to four affiliated librarians or support staff to attend the show for free. PNBA has always allowed libraries to have memberships in the Association, but this is the first year that we have actively sought out library participation at our shows. We are encouraging librarians to attend this show to learn more about the retail part of the book industry and to help our retail members learn more about how they might work more cooperatively with libraries to improve bookstore sales and library traffic. To encourage librarians to attend the show, we are offering a special series of educational sessions on Tuesday, September 16, specifically for librarians, but open to all show attendees. Many of the education sessions at this show address a variation of the question How Can Bookstores Work More Closely with Neighboring Libraries for Our Mutual Benefit? Anyone with a show badge may attend any events, including the Monday education sessions. A primary attraction for librarians at the PNBA shows is the large number of regional and local authors who attend the shows to promote their new books. Many publishers send their authors to the shows to sign and give away advanced readers' copies (ARC's) of forthcoming books, as "review" copies. All show attendees are welcome to attend any of the signing parties at the show, including the Monday Nightcapper, the Book & Author Breakfasts on Tuesday and Wednesday, the Tuesday Author Feast, the Wednesday Author Promotion signings and the Celebration of Authors. There are extra fees for meal events, to cover the cost of the meal. We are looking for volunteers, including librarians, who would like to help work with the authors at the Feast on Tuesday evening. Volunteers get their tickets for $20, instead of the $35 advance cost or the $45 on-site cost. Volunteers then are committed to working from 4:45 pm on Tuesday until the end of the Feast at about 9:30 pm. The work includes pulling books and helping your assigned author sign them, bagging the books for the attendees, escorting your assigned author from table to table during the Feast, and helping distribute the bags to show attendees at the end of the event. Volunteers eat with the other attendees during the Feast. If you're interested in helping as a volunteer at the Feast, contact me via email, and I will answer your questions or add you to the list. The easiest way for librarians to register for the show is to download the pdf of the attendee registration form at the top left on our show web page, fill it out, and fax it to the PNBA office by Friday, August 29. Attendees can also register for the show on site, but must bring with you proof of book industry affiliation, which might be a business card, a purchase order, or some other document on official library letterhead attesting to the affiliation. The PNBA shows are not open to the public. Librarians who already have good relationships with your local independent bookstore may also get free badges from that bookstore, if they have extra badges available. Check with your bookseller to find out. If PNBA succeeds with this first, trial experiment with Northwest librarians, we will extend the invitation in 2009 and add even more educational opportunities, using more Northwest librarians themselves to produce the sessions. We sincerely hope that you will attend the PNBA show, for one event or for all three days, whatever works best for you and your library. Sincerely, Thom Thom Chambliss, Executive Director Pacific Northwest Booksellers Association 214 East 12th Avenue Eugene, OR 97401-3245 T: 541-683-4363 F: 541-683-3910 E: thom at pnba.org W: www.pnba.org 2008 Show: Monday - Wednesday, September 15 -17. 2009 Show: Thursday - Saturday, September 10-12. Both shows will be held at the Holiday Inn at the Portland Airport, Portland, Oregon -------------- -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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All topics relating to technology and libraries are welcome, including: Topics may include: ? Tagging used in libraries (OPAC, library thing, flickr, etc.) ? Change/innovation & organizational culture (as it relates to technology) ? User interface design and evaluation ? Implementation of Web 2.0 technologies in libraries ? Resource sharing (e.g. ILL, document delivery) ? Information literacy and instruction (distance ed. and technology use) ? Management of electronic resources, digital repositories, or digital archives ? Programming and development of computer applications to support delivery of library services ? Using social features in library technology ? Other topics related to technology in libraries are welcome Submit proposals: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=xr85d9JF_2f0Bxrv5IvZGdlA_3d_3d For examples of past presentations or more information, see: http://www.ous.edu/onlinenw/ Check out updates on our blog and subscribe to our twitter Blog link: http://onlinenw.blogspot.com/ Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/onlinenw -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: call for proposals.doc Type: application/msword Size: 43520 bytes Desc: not available URL: From paynter at pdx.edu Wed Sep 3 10:07:12 2008 From: paynter at pdx.edu (Robin A. Paynter) Date: Wed, 03 Sep 2008 10:07:12 -0700 Subject: [Libs-Or] Register for ACRL e-learning course, "Virtual Reference Competencies Part 1" Message-ID: <48BEC440.4060003@pdx.edu> Register for now for the Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) e-learning course, "Virtual Reference Competencies Part 1," to be offered September 29 -- October 17, 2008. *ABOUT THE COURSE** *The technical competencies essential or desirable for virtual reference librarians to acquire or to improve on are the foundation of virtual reference service provision. Virtual reference service is built on a technical infrastructure. The Internet, the World Wide Web, e-mail, Web chat, Instant Messaging, and all the associated supportive technology and software are the environment in which virtual reference librarians work. In "Virtual Reference Competencies: Acquire and Improve Technical Skills and Knowledge," participants will engage in learning activities, supported by readings as well as lecture and discussion to acquire and improve the technical competencies required by effective virtual reference librarians. *LEARNING OUTCOMES*** By the end of this course, participants will be able to: ? assess and improve your ability to type on a computer keyboard and make use of other related input devices (mouse, trackball, touchpad, etc.) ? assess and improve your work with multiple software applications on a computer with multiple windows, to move appropriately between windows/applications, and to move quickly and mindfully between multiple activities chatting, searching print or electronic sources, etc. (minimal multi-tasking) ? evaluate and add to your detailed functional knowledge of how to access the Internet, use Internet e-mail, connect to Web sites ? increase your detailed functional knowledge of at least one Web browser ? cultivate your awareness of the basic technologies that any given virtual reference service user may or may not be using, have access to, or be limited by ? develop awareness of the chat software specifics for a given system you are going to be using then develop detailed functional knowledge of the specific chat software used by your library or other organization for chat reference ? cultivate awareness of how to connect to and chat through Web-based chat software, Internet messaging, etc. ? add to your awareness of the options for document or information delivery *INSTRUCTOR** *Diane Kovacs, Kovacs Consulting The instructor has been teaching virtual reference related concepts and skills online and in-person for more than 14 years. She is the author of The Virtual Reference Handbook: Interview and Information Delivery Techniques for the Chat and E-Mail Environments Neal-Schuman Publishers (2007) published concurrently in the United Kingdom by Facet Publishers (2007) and The Kovacs Guide to Electronic Library Collection Development: Essential Core Subject Collections, Selection Criteria, and Guidelines (Neal-Schuman, January 2004). Additional Biographical Information is available at http://www.kovacs.com/aboutus.html. More information on Diane Kovacs *REGISTRATION** *Registration for this seminar is now open. For additional information and a link to the online registration form, visit: _http://www.acrl.org/ala/acrl/acrlproftools/virtualref.cfm_ ACRL and ALA members will receive a registration discount. The seminar is limited to 60 participants, so register early. Payment may be made by credit card or purchase order (PO) only. ACRL member: $135 ALA member: $175 CACUL member: Can $195 (charges will be made in U.S. dollars) Nonmember: $195 Student: $60 ******** ACRL is a division of the American Library Association (ALA), representing more than 13,000 academic and research librarians and interested individuals. ACRL is the only individual membership organization in North America that develops programs, products and services to meet the unique needs of academic and research librarians. Its initiatives enable the higher education community to understand the role that academic libraries play in the teaching, learning and research environments. FYI, Robin -- Portland State University logo *Robin Paynter* Social Sciences Librarian 220D Library Portland State University 503.725.4501 503.725.4524 paynter at pdx.edu http://www.pdx.edu/library/paynter.html "The fragmentation of rational knowledge in the postmodern world has produced a focus on information that is unaware of its history." -- Marcus Breen (1997) -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: psu_signature165x35.gif Type: image/gif Size: 1469 bytes Desc: not available URL: From cjwolfer at nols.org Wed Sep 3 11:42:30 2008 From: cjwolfer at nols.org (CJ Wolfer) Date: Wed, 3 Sep 2008 11:42:30 -0700 Subject: [Libs-Or] Job Announcement Message-ID: <151DD6A73043ED48A43130E4EFDA1E1AB08615@OTTER.lib.nols.org> Main Library Manager/Managing Librarian, North Olympic Library System, Port Angeles, Washington. Closes: September 25, 2008 Are you looking for professional growth in a library that values empowered staff, excellent customer service and strong community relations? Do you long to be part of a dynamic team that is taking library service to the next level? If so, the North Olympic Library System wants you. NOLS is seeking a Main Library Manager to supervise staff and operations in its Main Library in Port Angeles. The Main Library Manager provides management and oversight to the Circulation, Children's Services and Reference Departments as well as interlibrary loan. This position is a key participant in collection management and other system-wide responsibilities, and works with the Friends group and community partners. NOLS serves the 60,000 people of Clallam County, WA through four branch libraries, an outreach program and a variety of web-based services. Port Angeles, the county seat, is on the scenic north coast of the Olympic Peninsula, nestled between Olympic National Park and the Strait of Juan de Fuca. Year-round cultural and outdoor opportunities abound, including a lively arts and music community. Full position details and application procedures are available at www.nols.org . C. J. Wolfer Administrative Services Manager North Olympic Library System 2210 S. Peabody St. Port Angeles, WA 98362 Phone: (360) 417-8527 Fax: (360) 457-4469 Email: cjwolfer at nols.org -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From baker_april_m at oslmac.osl.state.or.us Wed Sep 3 14:01:56 2008 From: baker_april_m at oslmac.osl.state.or.us (April Baker) Date: Wed, 3 Sep 2008 14:01:56 -0700 Subject: [Libs-Or] Letters to Libraries Online - September 2008 Message-ID: <7890A43C-FDE3-43B3-86A7-C5E5940D6770@state.or.us> Letter To Libraries Online An Electronic Newsletter from the Oregon State Library.......Volume 18, Issue 9, September 2008 Library Board News STATE LIBRARY BOARD WILL AWARD LSTA GRANTS IN OCTOBER At their next meeting on October 17th in Salem, the State Library Board of Trustees will hear recommendations from the LSTA Advisory Council about awarding competitive LSTA grants for FFY 2009. The Board will be considering six applications for grant projects that are continuing and seven new grant projects. The total of all the projects being considered will be over $800,000. Among the projects that will be considered are new projects to test and implement an open source integrated library system in Eastern Oregon, and a project to begin to digitize all of Oregon's historic newspapers that are in the public domain. Also at the October meeting, the Board will hear recommendations from the Talking Book and Braille Services Advisory Council about how to proceed to expedite the transition from cassette talking books to digital talking books. The Board has already decided to use TBABS Endowment funds to purchase players, if the number of players that we expect receive from the Library of Congress is inadequate. However, recently an House appropriations subcommittee in the Congress voted to nearly triple the funding for the digital talking book program in FFY 2009, so the Board must now determine if it is wise to spend endowment funds on players and related equipment, or wait to see if the significant funding increase from the Congress will result in TBABS customers not having to wait months or years to trade in their cassette players. The meeting will take place at the State Library, beginning at 9:30 a.m. on October 17th. State Library News READING FOR HEALTHY FAMILIES BEGINS THIS FALL The Oregon State Library and the Oregon Commission on Children and Families are excited to announce Reading for Healthy Families Oregon: Building Communities of Learning (RFHF), an early literacy and community engagement effort. Public library staff who work with children can apply to attend two separate two-day RFHF training sessions and receive training in the evidence-based Every Child Ready to Read @ your libraryR, outreach to high-risk families, and special topics such as working with English language learners, conducting early literacy story times, and working with people with special needs. After the training, each participating children's library staff will have the knowledge, skills, and materials to provide early literacy education, support, and resources to at least 15 families over the course of a year. And, their library will be able to report this on their Public Library Statistics as "early literacy training", one of the three library youth services best practices identified by the Statewide Early Literacy Initiative. RFHF will foster partnerships between public libraries and Healthy Start programs in their counties that will help children's library staff develop or expand library outreach services to high-risk families in their communities. To learn more about the many benefits RFHF can bring to Oregon Communities, go to the RFHF website: http://www.oregon.gov/OSL/LD/youthsvcs/rfhf.home.page.shtml If you have any questions please contact: Joann Contini, RFHF Project Coordinator at 503-761-2506 or joanncontini at comcast.net. 2009 LETTERS ABOUT LITERATURE CONTEST BEGINS Letter About Literature is a national reading and writing promotion program for readers in grades 4 through 12, sponsored by the Center for the Book in the Library of Congress in partnership with Target. To enter, readers write a personal letter to an author, explaining how his or her work changed their view of the world or themselves. Last year one of the six national Letters About Literature winners was from Oregon. The winner received a $500 Target GiftCard, and Target Stores made a $10,000 donation in the winner's name to the library at Cal Young Middle School in Eugene. To obtain the guidelines and required entry form download it from Letters About Literature. The deadline for entries is December 6, 2008. 2008 ANNUAL REPORT OF THE OREGON INTELLECTUAL FREEDOM CLEARINGHOUSE COMING SOON The 2008 Annual Report will be available soon on Oregon Intellectual Freedom Clearinghouse. The report is a compendium of 34 challenges to library material in three school libraries and seven public libraries between July 1, 2007 and June 30, 2008. More than twice as many challenges were reported this year than in 2007, and 13 more than in 2006. This increase may be due to joint efforts by OICF and the Intellectual Freedom Committees of the Oregon Library Association and Oregon Association of School Libraries to educate library staff about reporting challenges. The Oregon Intellectual Freedom Clearinghouse (OIFC) collects reports about formal, written challenges to library material from all types of Oregon libraries. The information is reported to OIFC by Oregon libraries on a voluntarily basis. OIFC compiles the reports from libraries into an annual report each year; all previous reports are now available online at Oregon Intellectual Freedom Clearinghouse. UNABRIDGED RECIEVES DIGITAL PIONEER AWARD Digipalooza '08, the library download service user conference, sponsored by OverDrive, was held in Cleveland Ohio in July. Honored at that event was the Unabridged downloadable audio book service provided by Talking Book and Braille Services, in cooperation with regional talking book libraries in several other states. Digital Pioneer Awards, or "Digies" were awarded to leading libraries demonstrating excellence in the expansion and promotion of their digital download websites. Unabridged was one of 13 honorees from hundreds of public libraries and consortia that offer OverDrive supplied download eBooks, audiobooks, music, and video. TBABS' patrons can sign up for Unabridged any time-all they need is a computer and high speed internet access. Call TBABS for details! Other Library News OREGON HERITAGE COMMISSION VOTES TO SUPPORT THE OREGON DIGITAL NEWSPAPER PROJECT At their meeting on August 4th, the Oregon Heritage Commission, a division of the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department, voted to provide $145,000 of Oregon Cultural Trust funds to help with start-up costs for the Oregon Digital Newspaper Project at the University of Oregon Libraries. The funds would match nearly $80,000 that is being requested in an LSTA grant application to the State Library. It is hoped that both funding partners would be able to provide two years of funding to get the project off the ground. The project was the result of an Oregon Newspaper Digitization Summit meeting that the State Librarian hosted in December, 2007. The meeting brought together librarians from research libraries around the state, representatives of heritage organizations, and the Oregon Newspaper Publishers Association. UO Libraries is leading the project because of their longstanding leadership in microfilming and archiving Oregon's historic newspapers. The project plan envisions that at the end of the two-year start-up phase, a representative sample of historic Oregon newspapers will be available for viewing on the web, and that this will lead to more Oregon communities raising the funds to have their historic newspapers digitized. This is the funding model that has led to the creation of comprehensive historic newspaper digitization projects in both Colorado and Utah. LANE LIBRARY DISTRICT SPONSORS FARMERS MARKET On June 24th the Lane Library District in Creswell sponsored a farmer's market in a area behind the library. According to an article in the Creswell Chronicle, the farmer's market had 12 vendors and drew about 200 people from the community on opening day. The Library set a single day attendance record with 419 people visiting the Library. The Chronicle reported that five more vendors have signed up for the market. It will be open every Tuesday from 4-7 p.m. throughout the summer. P.S. (From the State Librarian) Is it possible that some "Oregon Moms" could achieve the same results for our school libraries that the three "Washington Moms" achieved in Washington earlier this year? You might have read about the three moms from Spokane who took on the Washington legislature to get funding for a teacher-librarian and an adequate library materials budget in every school. They succeeded in getting an appropriation of $4 million - about a third of what they asked for, but a start. They plan to be back when the new legislature convenes next year. Nancy Sullivan, a high school librarian in the Portland Public Schools and an Oregon Association of School Libraries Board member, has taken it upon herself to try to replicate the Washington Moms success in Oregon. She has already found a couple of Oregon moms and has created an organization and a website modeled on Washington's. She's getting advice from the Washington Moms and recently presented her plans to a joint meeting of the Boards of OASL and OLA. Both organizations seem interested in helping, if Nancy and her moms can manage to get a bill introduced in the Oregon legislature next year. Nancy reported that several legislators have shown interest, but that she has yet to locate a legislator to be a champion and to sponsor a bill. Getting the Oregon legislature to appropriate funds specifically for school libraries will be a harder task here than in Washington. For a long time the Oregon legislature has avoided funding specific activities or programs in Oregon's K-12 schools, adhering to a firm policy of "local control." They have gone along with the strong pressure they typically get from the school boards and school administrators to appropriate as much money as possible to fund the formula allocations to Oregon's school districts, but to refrain from directing them how to spend it. It took two legislative sessions and very strong support from the President of the Oregon Senate to appropriate a modest amount of money for grants to hire more PE specialists (seen as a response to the childhood obesity problem) in the 2007 session. There is nothing to lose by attempting a Washington Moms strategy in Oregon. I have urged the OASL to help Nancy by developing a succinct case statement that presents the research showing how school libraries can really make a difference in reading achievement, and that also describes the dismal state of Oregon's school libraries. The State Board of Education recently voted to require that Oregon students be able to demonstrate reading proficiency in order to graduate from high school, beginning in 2012. One of the best ways to enable all our students to meet this new requirement would be to invest in our school libraries, particularly at the elementary level, where our school libraries have taken the hardest hit. Beginning to educate our legislators about this would be worth the effort, even if funding is impossible to achieve in 2009. - Jim Scheppke Contacts at the Oregon State Library Technical Assistance: 503-932-1004. Library Development: 503-378-2525, MaryKay Dahlgreen, Mary Mayberry, Darci Hanning, Ann Reed, Patty Sorensen, Katie Anderson. Talking Book and Braille Services: 503-378-5389, Susan Westin. Government Research and Electronic Services: 503-378-5030, Robert Hulshof-Schmidt. State Librarian: 503-378-4367, Jim Scheppke. LTLO Editor: 503-378-2464, April Baker. Letter to Libraries Online is published monthly by the Oregon State Library. Editorial office: LTLO, Oregon State Library, 250 Winter St. NE, Salem, Oregon 97301-3950, 503-378-2464, editor: April Baker. Letter to Libraries Online is available free of charge and is available only in electronic form on the publications page at the Oregon State Library's homepage: http://www.oregon.gov/OSL. Opinions expressed in the articles are those of the authors and not necessarily those of the Oregon State Library. News items or articles should be sent to April Baker, or mailed to LTLO, Oregon State Library, 250 Winter St. NE, Salem, Oregon 97301-3950. To unsubscribe from libs-or, either send an 'unsubscribe' message to libs-or-request at listsmart.osl.state.or.us, or visit the website: http://listsmart.osl.state.or.us/mailman/listinfo/libs-or/. All materials may be reprinted or distributed freely. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From nicholsjm at hotmail.com Wed Sep 3 15:08:38 2008 From: nicholsjm at hotmail.com (Jane Nichols) Date: Wed, 3 Sep 2008 17:08:38 -0500 Subject: [Libs-Or] Call for Proposals for 2009 OLA Conference Message-ID: Dear Colleagues,Planning for the 2009 OLA Conference is underway! The conference, April 1-3, 2009, returns to the Salem Conference Center in Salem, OR. This year?s theme is: Oregon Reads: One State, Many Stories and you are welcome to incorporate the theme into your proposals, if you feel inspired to do so.The Program Committee is now accepting preconference and program proposals. Please refer to the attached Best Practices flyer for information on creating successful program proposals. The OLA Conference will continue its tradition of asking you to secure a sponsor from an OLA unit for your proposal. To aid you, the flyer also lists groups that can sponsor programs and contact information.The deadline for OLA preconference and program proposals is: SEPTEMBER 22, 2008. Please use the web forms at http://www.olaweb.org/mc/page.do?sitePageId=74389&orgId=ola to submit your proposals. The Program Committee will acknowledge receipt of proposals within three business days. Final preconference and program decisions will be made by the OLA Conference Committee and announced by October 31, 2008.OLA 2009 will once again feature showcases! The deadline for showcase submission will be in November. A separate call will go out for showcase proposals. Key conference information is available at: http://www.olaweb.org/mc/page.do?sitePageId=74389&orgId=ola.Please let me know if you have any questions or need any assistance.We're looking forward to a great conference! Jane Nichols Social Sciences/Humanities Librarian Oregon State University Libraries 121 The Valley Library Corvallis, OR 97331-3411 tel: 541.737.7269 / fax:541.737.8224 jane.nichols at oregonstate.edu IM:vlibjane (meebo) _________________________________________________________________ See how Windows Mobile brings your life together?at home, work, or on the go. http://clk.atdmt.com/MRT/go/msnnkwxp1020093182mrt/direct/01/ -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Each year, the ALA Office for Intellectual Freedom receives hundreds of reports on books and other materials that were "challenged" (their removal from school or library shelves was requested). The ALA estimates the number reported represents only about a quarter of the actual challenges. In support of our efforts to fight censorship, the ALA annually celebrates Banned Books Week -- a national celebration of the freedom to read. Observed during the last week of September each year, Banned Books Week reminds Americans not to take the precious democratic freedom to read for granted. This year, Banned Books Week will take place September 27-- October 4, 2008. The American Library Association is a nonprofit, 501(c) (3) educational association that supports quality library and information services and public access to information. As such, it is not allowed to take a position on political candidates and strives to be nonpartisan in its activities. 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This year the $2 million Digital Media and Learning Competition has special awards for those aged 18-25, to help you take your innovative ideas from the garage to implementation. Young Innovator awards range from $5,000-$30,000. Focus: Participatory Learning. Deadline: October 15, 2008. Find out more at http://www.dmlcompetition.net ---PLEASE DISTRIBUTE WIDELY--- DIGITAL MEDIA AND LEARNING COMPETITION 2008 Looking for Young Innovators $2 Million Competition Focus: Participatory Learning Application Deadline: October 15, 2008 Full information at: www.dmlcompetition.net Error! Filename not specified. Application Deadline: October 15, 2008 Young Innovator Awards are targeted at 18-25 year olds $5,000-$30,000 Full information at: http://www.dmlcompetition.net -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From reed_ann at oslmac.osl.state.or.us Thu Sep 4 14:01:52 2008 From: reed_ann at oslmac.osl.state.or.us (Ann Reed) Date: Thu, 4 Sep 2008 14:01:52 -0700 Subject: [Libs-Or] repeat of press release - LSTA Advisory Council to meet Sept. 12, 2008 Message-ID: <401728E2-DA5E-4504-BF0F-5B98C091BCEA@oslmac.osl.state.or.us> In case anyone missed the press release sent to the media - The Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) Advisory Council will meet on September 12, 2008 at the State Library in Salem at 9:00 a.m. The Council will consider applications submitted for LSTA FFY 2009 grants, and develop recommendations to the State Library Board of Trustees on the funding of projects. The LSTA Advisory Council has the primary responsibility for advising the State Library Board on the use of Federal funds appropriated under the Library Services and Technology Act. The Council is comprised of 13 members representing different types of libraries, and citizens representing various library user groups. Ms. Diana Pearson is the Council Chair. The meeting will be held in the first floor conference room at the Library, 250 Winter St. NE, in Salem. The State Librarian and the Advisory Council encourage any interested librarians or citizens to attend the meeting. Individuals will have the opportunity to address the Council during the Open Forum at 1:30 p.m. Speakers are requested to furnish 15 typewritten copies of their text to the Council Chair. For more information, contact Jim Scheppke, Oregon State Librarian, (503) 378-4367, or Ann Reed, Federal Programs Coordinator, (503) 378-5027. Sign language interpretation will be provided if requested 48 hours before the meeting. Notice prior to 72 hours before the meeting is preferred. Alternate format handouts of meeting materials may also be requested prior to 72 hours before the meeting. Requests may be made by calling (503) 378-2464. LSTA Advisory Council September 12, 2008 Oregon State Library, 250 Winter St. NE, Salem Diana Pearson, Chair AGENDA 9:00 a.m.* Welcome and introductions 9:10 Proceedings of the last meeting 9:20 Staff reports: 1. FFY 2008 financial overview and draft budget plan for FFY 2009 - MaryKay 2. Progress report on LSTA administrative overhead restructuring - MaryKay 9:45 Election of officers for coming year - President, Vice-President Elect representative Statewide Database Licensing Advisory Committee (two year term) 10:00 Bylaws Vote - postponed from spring - re: changes to sections 4.a., 4.b., 5.h.iii 10:30 Discussion of ongoing statewide projects OSLIS, L-Net, OLA Scholarship, Sage Courier, FYI - L-net cost sharing plan requested by the State Library Board - MaryKay 10:50 Break 11:10 Procedures review and Discussion of LSTA grant applications 11:45 Working lunch 1:30 p.m. Open forum (Any individual may address the LSTA Advisory Council at this time. Speakers are requested to furnish 15 typewritten copies of their text to the Council Chair.) 2:00 Break 2:55 Consideration of grant guidelines for FFY 2010 / Discussion on determining funding ratios and priorities for FFY 2010 (e.g. statewide vs. individual project funding) 3:15 Presentation of ranked grant applications Decision-making about grant applications and LSTA program for FFY 2009 3:35 Consideration of Sage Library System request for additional courier funding 3:45 Presentation to the State Library Board; plans for the year's meetings of the Council in Salem - May and Sept.2009 4:00 Recognition of members whose terms expire 4:15 Suggest potential new Council members 4:30 Adjourn *all times except public forum are approximate -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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If you have any questions, please contact April Baker. 12/05 College Librarian, Portland, OR 09/18 Library Assistant, Pendleton, OR 10/25 Adult Collection Librarian, Bend, OR 09/25 Main Library Manager, Port Angeles, WA 09/19 Circulation Assistant, Oregon City, OR 10/15 Acquisitions Librarian, New Orleans, LA 09/26 Library Director, Gold Beach, OR 10/29 Reference Librarian, Medford, OR 10/22 Library Technician II, Salem, Oregon 10/29 On-call librarians, Portland OR 09/19 Library Director, Newport, OR 09/17 Project Manager for Amo Leer Grant, Newberg, OR 09/12 Business Information Specialist, New York City, NY 11/01 Library Director, Cleveland, OH 10/01 School Library Consultant, Salem, OR 09/16 Supervising Librarian, Grants Pass, OR 10/22 Gray Family Chair for Innovative Library Services, Corvallis, OR 10/14 Information Architect, Washington, DC. 10/18 Assistant Director of Public Services, Los Angeles, CA 10/18 Assistant Library Administrator, Los Angeles, CA 10/08 Librarian, Tigard, OR 10/16 Reference Librarian, Woodburn, OR 10/16 Circulation Supervisor, Woodland, WA 09/30 Director, Bend, OR 10/09 Circulation Supervisor, Vancouver, WA 09/30 Library Director, Bend, Oregon Job Announcements 9/5/08 College Librarian Closes: (12/05/08) Portland, OR The Oregon College of Oriental medicine (OCOM) seeks a full-time professional Librarian with experience in library management and operations, preferably in an academic setting. Under the supervision of the college's Vice President for Academic Affairs, the Librarian will oversee and develop the college's specialized medical library collection and ensure the provision of quality library services to members of the college community. Essential functions of this position will include: Management and oversight of the OCOM library budget. Management of library support staff, including work study students. Development of the college's specialized collection, including periodicals. Oversight of circulation and cataloging functions. Development and periodic review of library policies and procedures. Coordination of library information technology services, in conjunction with the OCOM information technology staff. Participation in ongoing institutional self study processes, and periodic assessment of the quality of library services. Periodic provision of instructional services to faculty and students. Participation in academic decision making as a member of the college's Academic Steering Committee. Qualifications: Education: MLS (or equivalent) degree from an ALA accredited program is required at the time of appointment. Experience: The ideal candidate will have significant experience managing a small specialized library, preferably with a healthcare emphasis. Teaching experience preferred. College or university library experience highly desirable. Familiarity with traditional Oriental medicine, including acupuncture and/or traditional Chinese herbal medicine would be a plus. Please note: All applicants must pass a criminal background check and prove authorization to work in the United States at the time of position offer. To apply for this position: Qualified applicants should email (as PDF or Word Document attachments) a cover letter, CV, and contact information for three professional references to Vice President for Academic Affairs, Dr. Tim Chapman tchapman at ocom.edu. Cover letter should specifically indicate relevant experience, skills, and interests. The position will remain open until filled. Application materials may also be surface mailed or faxed to: Dr. Tim Chapman, VP for Academic Affairs, Attn: Librarian Search, Oregon College of Oriental Medicine 10525 SE Cherry Blossom Drive, Portland, Oregon 97216, Fax: (503) 253-2701 ********************************* 9/5/08 Library Assistant, Public Services Closes: 9/18/08 Pendleton, OR The Library Assistant: Public Services manages the daily operations of the Circulation Desk and Course Reserves; works as a public services team member in the provision of interlibrary loans, collection and maintenance of usage statistics for Public Services and training of student employees. Provides oversight for public workstation operations and maintenance of collections. Primary contact with students, faculty and patrons for library policy and procedures or complaints. The Library Assistant participates in organizational learning and professional development, behaves in a manner consistent with the college's guiding principles and carries out job responsibilities in a learner-centered manner. Perform all functions and activities within the guidelines and philosophy articulated in the BMCC Vision and Strategic Plan. Full Time; 11 months per year / 40 hours per week. To apply, please visit: http://www.bluecc.edu/apps/employment/viewad?id=252. Salary: $11.70 per hour. ********************************* 9/5/08 Adult Collection Librarian Closes: 10/10/08 Bend, OR Deschutes Public Library System is a dynamic, thriving, and innovative library district and seeks a passionate collections management librarian who knows how to bring people and ideas together through materials in all formats. The system of 5 recently constructed branches and a bookmobile is nestled in the foothills of the Cascade mountain range, one of the most beautiful and most desirable counties in the United States-growing by 53% from 1995 to 2005. This position will work out of the main branch, downtown Bend, Oregon, a mecca for outdoor enthusiasts. The successful candidate will be proactive, creative and service-oriented. This is an upper level librarian position and will primarily manage the collection development of adult materials. The library circulated 1.9 million items in 2006-2007. Other duties may include reader's advisory programming, public service desk responsibilities, and community outreach. Staying abreast of trends in librarianship and developments in the publishing industry will be vital for the candidate in this position. Effective management of diverse resources, technology, clientele, and situations requiring independent decision-making and action will be essential. We are looking for a candidate that has the desire and the ability to take collection management to its highest level; develop and implement systems that provide collections to the library's communities; and can build on past successes. Requires MLS and three years experience demonstrating successful and progressive adult collection processes and results. Must be a self-starter and effective in teams. Starting salary range is $45,852-$49,596 with an excellent benefits package. Additional information on the Deschutes Public Library District and the community can be found at: www.gossagesager.com/Deslinks.htm For further information: Contact Jobeth Bradbury, Gossage Sager Associates, jobethbradbury at gossagesager.com or 816-531-2468. This opportunity will close October 10, 2008. To apply, please send a cover letter and current resume as attachments via email to: jobethbradbury at gossagesager.com. ********************************* 9/5/08 Main Library Manager Closes: 9/25/08 Port Angeles, WA Are you looking for professional growth in a library that values empowered staff, excellent customer service and strong community relations? Do you long to be part of a dynamic team that is taking library service to the next level? If so, the North Olympic Library System wants you. NOLS is seeking a Main Library Manager to supervise staff and operations in its Main Library in Port Angeles. The Main Library Manager provides management and oversight to the Circulation, Children's Services and Reference Departments as well as interlibrary loan. This position is a key participant in collection management and other system-wide responsibilities, and works with the Friends group and community partners. NOLS serves the 60,000 people of Clallam County, WA through four branch libraries, an outreach program and a variety of web-based services. Port Angeles, the county seat, is on the scenic north coast of the Olympic Peninsula, nestled between Olympic National Park and the Strait of Juan de Fuca. Year-round cultural and outdoor opportunities abound, including a lively arts and music community. Full position details and application procedures are available at www.nols.org. ******************************* 8/29/08 Circulation Assistant Closes: September 19, 2008 Oregon City, OR Clackamas Community College Library is looking for a Part-time Circulation Assistant. This position works 12 to 9 PM, two days a week and 3 hours on alternating Fridays for a maximum of 19 hours a week when college is in session. This position performs normal circulation functions which includes checking Library materials out and in; collecting fines/fees; answering telephone; issuing library cards/forms/applications; reviewing returned materials for damage; and, arranging materials for shelving. This position also checks-in regular, special issues and microfiche of serials using the Library's online system. This includes printing and applying labels, routing issues as appropriate and withdrawing issues as necessary. For more information please contact Katie Hovanic at 503-657-6958 x2288, or by e-mail at katieh at clackamas .edu. Position closes Friday, Sept. 19, 2008. ******************************** 08/29/08 Acquisitions Librarian Closes: October 15, 2008 (or Until Filled) New Orleans, LA Library Associates Companies/LAC is seeking an Acquisitions Librarian, preferably with a strong background in music, to assist with a long term project at the Tulane Libraries Recovery Center to rebuild its collections with the primary focus being the Tulane Music Collection. The Tulane Music Collection was partially destroyed by Hurricane Katrina. The role of the Music Acquisitions librarian is to assist with purchasing items to replace lost materials and to rebuild the Music Collection into a world class collection. The librarian will work closely with the Tulane Library faculty and Music Faculty to select materials in both print and non print formats that will support the Music Curriculum at Tulane University. A strong background in Music Collection Development is a plus. Experience with the Voyager Acquisition system or similar ILS is required. In addition the successful candidate will need to be able to work in a Team Environment as part of the Tulane Recovery Center Team. The job starts in late August 2008 and continues for approximately 2 years and possibly longer. To Apply: For immediate consideration please email your cover letter and resume to jobs at libraryassociates.com, with a courtesy copy to Brad Rogers, brogers at libraryassociates.com. Benefits and compensation package; Please reference position title AND the position ID #994 as the subject line of your email. ******************************** 08/26/08 Library Director Closes: September 26, 2008 Gold Beach, OR Curry Public Library District The Library Director is the executive, administrative, and budget officer of Curry Public Library District and serves as secretary and consultant to a five-member board. The Director is responsible for implementing and monitoring policies adopted by the Board for employment and staff development and for developing and maintaining effective programs and services for the public including circulation, reference, computers, online databases, interlibrary loan, and community outreach. The successful candidate will help to lead the development of a new recently opened 8,200 sq. ft. library and participate in planning and developing a small community center addition. Located on the beautiful southern Oregon coast, Curry Public Library has a population service area of approximately 5,000. Full-time position with $37,000 annual minimum depending on qualifications, plus a comprehensive benefits package. Application deadline: September 26, 2008; 5:00 p.m. QUALIFICATIONS: MLS required and two years management/budget experience preferred. Email resume and cover letter to: gil at cplib.net; Please contact Gil at 541-247-3452 for further information. ******************************** 08/25/08 Reference Librarian Closes: October 29, 2008 (or Until Filled) Medford, OR LSSI has an opening for a 20 hour per week (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday) Reference Librarian at the Medford Branch Library, Jackson County Library Services. The Reference Librarian provides basic reference and reader's advisory services, assists with interlibrary loans, adult programming, displays, training, collection development, webpage, library tours, and performs related work as required. Qualifications for the Reference Librarian position include knowledge of reference tools, computer knowledge/skill, excellent customer service, and oral and written communication skills. Applicant must have an M.L.S. or progress toward the degree. To apply please print out an application and submit to the Medford Library Business Office, 205 South Central Avenue, Medford, OR 97501 Application forms may be printed out from the following Web Site http://www.lssi.com/openjobs.cfm. Please do not submit applications online to the LSSI website. LSSI is an equal opportunity employer. ********************************* 08/15/08 On-call librarians Closes: August 29, 2008 Portland OR Portland Community College Library, in Portland OR, is hiring on-call librarians for the 2008-09 academic year to provide in-person, phone and electronic reference at the Sylvania, Rock Creek and Cascade campuses. An MLS and at least one year of professional reference experience, preferably in an academic environment, are required. On-call librarians will not provide classroom instruction, but should be experienced taking a teaching approach to reference. The hourly rate for this position is $39.49 per hour. Closing Date: August 29, 2008. To apply, please send a resume and cover letter to Torie Scott (vscott at pcc.edu), faculty chair by Friday, August 29, 2008. Please indicate what days of the week and times of day you would be available to work on-call at PCC. *********************************** 08/15/08 Library Director Closes: September 19, 2008 Newport, OR The City of Newport, Oregon is seeking a dynamic visionary to lead the city's public library. The director will plan, organize, and oversee the operations of the library, inspire staff to provide excellent public service, and maintain effective working relationships with the community, other agencies, and organizations. The library director is an important member of the city's management team, and leads the Newport Library Board and Foundation and serves on the board of the Coastal Resources Sharing Network, a consortium for shared library services in Lincoln and Tillamook Counties. MLS required. Competitive salary and benefits, and a great opportunity to live and work on the central Oregon coast. Additional information can be found on the city's website at www.thecityofnewport.net. Resume and application required. Submit application materials to: City of Newport, 169 SW Coast Highway, Newport, Oregon 97365. Deadline for submission is 9/19/08. ************************************ 08/15/08 Project Manager for Amo Leer Grant Closing: September 17, 2008, Wednesday Newberg, OR Request for Proposal The Oregon Library Association is accepting proposals for a Project Manager for the Amo Leer project of the Children's Services Division (CSD) of OLA. The Project Manager will manage all aspects of the Amo Leer project under the direction of the Amo Leer Task Force of the CSD. The Project Manager will be under contract with the Oregon Library Association. The Project Manager of the Amo Leer project will: Attend all meetings of the Amo Leer Task Force (up to 5 during this time period) Provide weekly e-mail updates to the Task Force on project activities Develop the application for libraries to apply for materials Distribute the application to all qualified libraries Receive and review all applications and provide them to the Amo Leer Task Force Contact all applicants and notify them if they have been selected or not for the Amo Leer project Put out a bid to vendors to provide 20 sets ($9,000/700+ books each) of core Spanish/English and Spanish children's books aimed at 3rd grade reading level and lower Review the bids and make a vendor recommendation to the Task Force Work with the Task Force to finalize the selection of materials Manage the contract, obtaining the appropriate CSD and OLA signatures and appropriate filings with OLA for billing and payments Contact the participating libraries and assist them in selecting their materials Order the materials and arrange for their delivery to the participating libraries Consult with the participating libraries in adding these materials to their collections (cataloging data and jackets and other processing will be done by the vendor, etc). The participating libraries will do any local processing and add the records to their catalog. Develop, with input from the Amo Leer Task Force, promotional and training materials for the participating libraries to assist them in utilizing the collections in the best manner possible. This will include a sticker to place on all materials noting the AMO LEER project. Develop and print or upload web-based materials for promotion or training Schedule and arrange for training sessions conducted by the Amo Leer Task Force members for the participating libraries Develop the statistical report for participating libraries to begin their statistic gathering at time of the grant award and at the end of the grant cycle The Project Manager will work on this project from September/October, 2008 until April/May, 2009 (seven months) with time spent to be approximately 200 hours. The proposal should include: Experience and background managing projects Library experience and background Experience working with Spanish speaking communities Work plan and cost Please submit the proposal to: Molly Carlisle, molly at tigard-or.gov, Amo Leer Task Force chair, by Wednesday, September 17, 2008. For questions: molly at tigard-or.gov ************************************ 08/15/08 Business Information Specialist Closes: September 12, 2008 New York Cit y, NY Library Associates Companies (LAC) seeks a Business Information Specialist for capital markets to work for a prestigious international law firm located in New York Cit y, NY. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated legal and business researcher and offers competitive compensation and benefits. Responsibilities: Monitor legislative and regulatory developments in the securities industry for internal alert systems; Legal research on issues pertaining to securities laws and practice, for example, status of pending legislation, Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) rulemaking, no-action letter precedents, etc; Research SEC public company filings such as registration statements for transactional precedents and periodic filings such as annual reports for disclosure precedents; Research, cite-check and proofread chapters of U.S. Regulation of the International Securities and Derivatives Markets, a treatise authored by members of the firm; Maintain, categorize and update Capital Markets internal practice site; Maintain a precedent file on securities and Sarbanes Oxley matters and respective forms files; Monitor upcoming securities law conferences featuring appearances by government officials; Coordinate and prepare for monthly Capital Markets and Governance Group lunches. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 3 years of law firm or related corporate experience, Masters Degree in Library Science preferred; Previous legal and business research experience required, a very experienced paralegal would be considered; Must be proficient in Lexis, Westlaw, securities research for SEC filings, Internet research and Word Knowledge of Securities Laws (Securities Act, Exchange Act) and Sarbanes Oxley Act preferred; Additional skills required include: research, writing and verbal skills, cite checking, proof reading, and an ability to work independently as well as with a team of information specialists as part of the overall firm KM group. To Apply: For immediate consideration please email your cover letter and resume to jobs at libraryassociates.com with a CC to Brad Rogers, brogers at libraryassociates.com. Please reference position title as the subject line of your email. Library Associates Companies is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that values ************************************* 8/08/08 Youth Librarian Closes August 25, 2008 Portland, OR The Garden Home Community Library (a member of Washington County Cooperative Library Services) is recruiting for a Youth Librarian for our small, very busy library. Located in the Garden Home Recreation Center, our well-established children's program is highly valued by our community, including the preschool programs located in our building. Responsible for developing, planning and presenting story time programs for all age levels. Responsible for collection development, ordering and cataloging of materials for our juvenile and young adult areas. Plans, presents and supervises our Summer Reading program. Coordinates and trains staff and volunteers to assist with Summer Reading and other library programs. Provides reader's advisory, reference assistance while working at the circulation desk. Represents the library at meetings and manages the library in the Director's absence. May be assigned supervisory responsibilities. Master's in Library Science with experience working with children in a public library preferred. This full time position may include evening and Saturday hours. The starting salary is $38,000-$42,000 per year with fully paid health and dental insurance and a simple IRA retirement matching plan. Submit cover letter and resume to Director, Garden Home Community Library, 7475 SW Oleson Rd, Portland OR 97223 or email to cookya at wccls.org. Closes August 25, 2008. ********************************* 8/01/08 Library Director Closes: November 1, 2008 (or until filled) Cleveland, OH Library Associates Companies (LAC) and Miriam Pollack + Associates (MPA) is working with the Cleveland Public Library (CPL) to find a new Director. The Cleveland Public Library is looking for a Library Director to lead its main library and 28 neighborhood branches. The Library is in an enviable financial position, having just passed a five-year operating levy with a 65% approval by the Cleveland voters. In place is an independent-governance structure with a strong and diverse Board, supported by Cleveland Mayor, Frank Johnson. CPL is the nation's third-ranked research library. The Greater Cleveland area is a superior community in which to live with many cultural and recreational amenities. To see the full brochure as a PDF, please go to the following URL: http://www.pcrecruiter.net/pcrbin/reg5.exe?db=%2bHTCC0mVdUWyMcr%2bmNwVhnIaWHiyjdtbndmi59gsOLTJKGg%3d&id=135537263188683&rid= If you have an interest, please send your resume to the attention of Miriam Pollack, c/o Patty De Anda (LAC) at, jobs at libraryassociates.com. Please include "CPL Library Director" as the subject of your email. ******************************** 8/01/08 School Library Consultant Closes: October 1, 2008or (until filled) Salem, OR SCHOOL LIBRARY CONSULTANT (Program Analyst 2). The Oregon State Library is recruiting to fill the position of School Library Consultant assigned to the Library Development team. This position manages and coordinates the Oregon School Library Information System (OSLIS) website, including training local school staff, and maintains two statistics programs: Quality Education Model's (QEM) and Statewide Database Licensing Program (SDLP). For a complete description of the position and application process, please see job announcement LE080273 at www.oregon.gov/OSL/jobs.shtml or call (503) 378-2464. The State Library is an EEO/AA employer committed to work force diversity. ********************************* 8/01/08 Supervising Librarian Closes: September 16, 2008 Grants Pass, OR A unique opportunity to make history in this public - private library partnership. Josephine Community Libraries Inc. (JCLI), in the southern Oregon Rogue River Valley, is a private nonprofit corporation funding the re-opening of the Grants Pass branch library in a county of 82,000 residents. JCLI is accepting applications for a Fulltime/ Part-time/ or Job-Share Supervising Librarian for facilitating the re-opening. This position will provide leadership in a wide range of professional public library services, including technical services, circulation, and supervision, training and scheduling of staff and volunteers, and reporting to JCLI. It requires broad knowledge of the principles, practices and philosophy of public library operations. Also desirable is knowledge of reference services, cataloging, and collections management of print and non-print materials. JCLI is seeking an adventurous, flexible, creative, innovative, and community-oriented librarian to coordinate resuming the library functions. Minimum Qualifications: ALA Master of Library Science and at least three years experience, including two years of lead or supervisory experience. In lieu of the above, equivalent technical training, education, and/or experience may be substituted. Hours are to be established with the JCLI Board, and salary is negotiable, commensurate with experience, with a base of $25.00 / hour. This position is open until filled, with the interviews beginning on September 17, 2008. Please send a cover letter and resume to: JCLI Jobs, P.O. Box 1684 Grants Pass, OR 97528 Or email your application to: info at josephinelibrary.org www.josephinelibrary.org ******************************** 7/24/08 Information Architect Closing: October 14, 2008 (or Until Filled) Washington, DC. Library Associates Companies (LAC) seeks an Information Architect to work under contract for the USAID Library in Washington, DC. The Architect would be responsible for supporting a community of webmasters, developing an inventory of websites, and helping to establish website norms and guidelines. This position is based in Washington, DC. Desired: USAID-funded web development experience (http://www.usaid.gov/info_technology/xweb/); Developing web-based content on topics related to international development; The details of the position can be found at this location: http://www.pcrecruiter.net/pcrbin/reg5.exe?db=%2bHTCC0mVdUWyMcr%2bmNwVhnIaWHiyjdtbndmi59gsOLTJKGg%3d&id=169470396666876&rid= To Apply: For immediate consideration please email your cover letter and resume to the attention of Brad Rogers at, jobs at libraryassociates.com. Please include your salary range expectations in your cover letter. Please reference position title AND the position #1002 as the subject line of your email. Compensation commensurate with qualifications and experience. Library Associates Companies is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that values diversity in the workforce. ********************************* 7/18/08 Assistant Director of Public Services Closes: October 18, 2008 (or Until Filled) Los Angeles, California The County of Los Angeles is recruiting experienced and dynamic candidates for the position of Assistant Director of Public Services to work in the headquarters of County of Los Angeles Public Library. The Assistant Director, Public Services, Library has immediate charge of the Public Services Division of the Public Library and reports to the Chief Deputy County Librarian. The incumbent provides professional and administrative direction to subordinate supervisors in provision of community library services to the adult and juvenile reading public in the unincorporated areas and cities served by the County Library District. The incumbent must have thorough knowledge of library administration and library programs, policies, and procedures. The incumbent must also have a thorough knowledge of general management and supervision theories and practices; personnel, public and employee relations principles; budget administration; operations forecasting and planning; and administrative and organizational principles. The details of the position can be found on the County's Human Resources page at the following URL: LA County - AD Public Services The full position description can be viewed here: Assistant Director of Public Services (PDF) To apply, please send email to Deborah Schwarz and Keith Gurtzweiler, at jobs at libraryassociates.com, with "Assistant Director, Public Services, Library" in the Subject field. LAC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer that values and promotes diversity in the workplace ********************************* 7/01/08 Assistant Library Administrator, Technical Services Closes: October 18, 2008 (or Until Filled) Los Angeles, California The County of Los Angeles is recruiting experienced and dynamic candidates for the position of Assistant Library Administrator, Technical Services to work in the headquarters of County of Los Angeles Public Library. The incumbent assists in managing library technical services and works under the general direction of the Library Administrator, Technical Services. For a complete description of the position please go to: Assistant Library Administrator, Technical Services (PDF) The details of the position can be found on the County's Human Resources page at the following URL: LA County - Assistant Library Administrator, Technical Services To apply, please send email to Deborah Schwarz and Keith Gurtzweiler, at jobs at libraryassociates.com, with "Assistant Library Administrator, Technical Services" in the Subject field. LAC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer that values and promotes diversity in the workplace ********************************* 7/16/08 Reference Librarian Closes: October 16 2008 (or Until Filled) Woodburn, Oregon Part Time Position for a Reference Librarian The City of Woodburn is currently accepting applications for a part-time Reference Librarian (up to 12 hours per week) within the Woodburn Public Library (Community Services Department). The Reference Librarian provides comprehensive reference service to library patrons; responds to service requests of a general nature, across many disciplines and subject areas; provides point of use assistance or instruction for patrons of all ages for electronic and print resources. Scheduled hours of work for this position will involve evenings and weekends. Closing Date : Open until filled - APPLY IMMEDIATELY Submit Application To: City of Woodburn - Personnel Office 270 Montgomery Street Woodburn OR 97071 For a complete description of the position and application materials are available on the City's website at www.woodburn-or.gov or by calling (503)982-5210. *********************************************** 7/16/08 Circulation Supervisor Closes: October 16, 2008 (or Until Filled) Woodland, Washington The Fort Vancouver Regional Library District is seeking a dynamic and enthusiastic Circulation Supervisor for its Woodland Community Library. This job requires four years of library; experience as lead worker or supervisor and experience working with children and young adults is preferred. Minimum salary $2830/mo with an excellent benefits package including Washington PERS retirement. Find information about us at fvrl.org. Employment application, supplemental questionnaire and position description are posted at www.fvrl.org under About Us. Open until filled. Submit cover letter, resume, supplemental questionnaire, three references and employment application to: HR Department Fort Vancouver Regional Library 1007 E. Mill Plain Blvd. Vancouver, WA 98663 Or via email hr at fvrl.org (include job title in subject line) ********************************** 7/11/2008 Director Closes: September 30, 2008 Bend, Oregon A dynamic leader is sought as director for this progressive Central Oregon (Bend) library district. Lead efforts to build upon the solid foundation of a top library program. Work with a team that is committed to a never-ending quest for excellence. Many of the tools are already in place. DPL is an independent library district with a permanent tax rate that is exclusively dedicated to public library services. The library is governed by an elected library board that focuses upon outcomes and looks to the director and management team to devise creative implementation strategies. The management team is confident and dynamic and embraces new approaches and solutions. The challenges are exciting. Develop innovative service strategies to respond to the fastest growing population in Oregon. Devise alternative service strategies using the latest technologies. Provide leadership in local areas and in the broader state and national library communities. The possibilities are endless. Contact Dan Bradbury of Gossage Sager Associates http://www.gossagesager.com/ ************************************ 7/09/08 Circulation Supervisor Closes: October 9, 2008 (or Until Filled) Vancouver, WA The Fort Vancouver Regional Library District is looking for a full-time Circulation Supervisor to join the Vancouver Community Library circulation team. The successful candidate will assist with the supervision of circulation and perform and monitor a variety of regular and recurring duties of a specialized nature related to circulation services. The District uses SirsiDynix Symphony. Requires a combination of experience, skills and education that provide the abilities to do the job including the equivalent of an Associate degree and four years previous library experience, supervisory experience preferred. Must be able to lift 50 pounds. Minimum salary $2762/mo. with an excellent benefits package including Washington PERS retirement. Open until filled; applicant review begins 7/16/2008. Information about the position and the Vancouver Community Library is on our website at www.fvrl.org under About Us. To apply, submit cover letter, resume, application form, three professional references to: HR Department Fort Vancouver Regional Library 1007 E. Mill Plain Blvd. Vancouver, WA 98663 Or send via e-mail in Word format to hr at fvrl.org (include job title in subject line) Equal Opportunity Employer ************************************* 7/08/08 Library Director Closes: 9/30/08 Bend, Oregon (Central Oregon) Deschutes Public Library District A dynamic leader is sought as director for this progressive Central Oregon (Bend) library district. Lead efforts to build upon the solid foundation of a top library program. Work with a team that is committed to a never-ending quest for excellence. Many of the tools are already in place. DPL is an independent library district with a permanent tax rate that is exclusively dedicated to public library services. The library is governed by an elected library board that focuses upon outcomes and looks to the director and management team to devise creative implementation strategies. The management team is confident and dynamic and embraces new approaches and solutions. The challenges are exciting. Develop innovative service strategies to respond to the fastest growing population in Oregon. Devise alternative service strategies using the latest technologies. Provide leadership in local areas and in the broader state and national library communities. The possibilities are endless. Contact Dan Bradbury of Gossage Sager Associates http://www.gossagesager.com To list a job announcement please provide the following information: Job Title Closing Date City & State Brief description of position Link to the full job announcement. (We have had requests to shorten the announcement list for easier use.)All listings with no closing date mentioned will be removed from the Jobline after three months. Please contact April Baker (503-378-2464) with any questions or suggestions. Thanks. To Unsubscribe To unsubscribe from libs-or, send a message to: libs-or-request at listsmart.osl.state.or.us. Message: unsubscribe Contacts at the Oregon State Library Technical Assistance: 503-932-1004. Jobline Editor: April Baker, 503-378-2464. Oregon State Library's homepage: http://www.oregon.gov/OSL. Libs-or subscription assistance: 503-932-1004 April Baker Oregon State Library Administrative Services Coordinator Phone: 503.378.2464 Fax: 503.585.8059 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From baker_april_m at oslmac.osl.state.or.us Fri Sep 5 15:04:51 2008 From: baker_april_m at oslmac.osl.state.or.us (April Baker) Date: Fri, 5 Sep 2008 15:04:51 -0700 Subject: [Libs-Or] Jobline Update Message-ID: <8651498C-8525-479C-8D30-46E51E731927@oslmac.osl.state.or.us> Here are two postings that should have been included earlier today. Thank you. 9/5/08 Web Services Support Specialist Closes: 9/19/08 Salem, OR The Chemeketa Cooperative Regional Library Service is recruiting for a Web Services Support Specialist. This person will work as a member of the CCRLS support team and with focused responsibility on Web Services, The Online Public Access Catalog interface, Web pages for pubic and intranet use as well as general library automation support. The position requires training and experience in web design, content management systems, computer systems, and/or database management. Experience in a library setting is preferred. This position if full-time and the starting salary is $2,822 per month plus benefits. The Chemeketa Cooperative Regional Library Service provides library automaton and other services to 17 public libraries and the Chemeketa Community College library. The system uses the Millennium library automation system. Full details and application information is available at http://www.chemeketa.edu/workforce/hr/jobs/c69060.html. ********************************** 9/5/08 Youth Services Librarian Closes: 10/4/08 Madras, OR Come be the Youth Services Librarian at The Jefferson County Library District. Position includes services to both teens and children. Great youth programs in place, just step in and keep things going as well as expand Youth Services with some of your own ideas. Great position for someone who likes lots of job variety, small town life, the outdoors, and running their own show. Starting salary $30,000 to $32,000. MLS preferred, but will consider those with extensive experience in serving youth in a library setting. Varied schedule, including some Saturdays and evenings. Position starts December 1, 2008. To apply email resume' to Director, Sally Beesley - sally at jcld.org For complete job description and application go to http://www.jcld.org/Jobs.html ********************************* April Baker Oregon State Library Administrative Services Coordinator Phone: 503.378.2464 Fax: 503.585.8059 From anderson_katie at oslmac.osl.state.or.us Mon Sep 8 13:09:16 2008 From: anderson_katie at oslmac.osl.state.or.us (Katie Anderson) Date: Mon, 8 Sep 2008 13:09:16 -0700 Subject: [Libs-Or] 2008 Annual Report on challenges to library material Message-ID: <036D3926-EF9A-415C-B57A-6EF6065FDFAA@oslmac.osl.state.or.us> 2008 Annual Report of the Oregon Intellectual Freedom Clearinghouse is now available! http://www.oregon.gov/OSL/LD/intellectual.shtml#Publications Last year 34 attempts to ban books/videos in Oregon libraries were reported to the Oregon Intellectual Freedom Clearinghouse (OIFC). None of the 34 challenged items were banned, but a few of them were reclassified, labeled, or restricted. In the past several years there have been fewer than 20 challenges a year reported. The increase this year may be a result of the efforts of the OIFC and the Intellectual Freedom Committees of both OLA and OASL to educate library staff about reporting challenges. I encourage you to incorporate this information and/or the titles of the challenged materials in your Banned Books Week displays and activities. Many people may not realize that book banning is not a thing from the past or that attempts to ban books are made every year right here in Oregon. This is a valuable educational opportunity to discuss the nature of the First Amendment-just as we have a right to access these materials in our libraries, we have a right to question whether they are appropriate to include in public collections. Why might someone find these materials inappropriate? Why should they remain in the collection? Is labeling a book an effective way to inform people about content that may not be appropriate for everyone or is it a form of censorship? Several of the challenges included in the 2008 Annual Report have not been decided yet. What do you think the final decision will be, and why? What would you do if someone came up to you in your library and said they want you to remove a book from the collection? Why is a collection development policy the most important line of defense when library materials are challenged? Does your library have a policy or established procedure for people to challenge material? You can find resources that may help you answer these questions at: http://www.oregon.gov/OSL/LD/intellectual.shtml#Resources About the OIFC Annual Report Every year the Oregon Intellectual Freedom Clearinghouse (OIFC) publishes a report on challenges to all types of library materials in Oregon. This report provides a landscape of censorship activity in Oregon, and is submitted to ALA's Office of Intellectual Freedom to be included in their report on censorship activity in the United States. The Annual Report is also used by librarians and teachers to help them develop activities for Banned Books Week. The Annual Report is based on challenge reports OIFC receives from all types of Oregon libraries (school, academic, and public). All local libraries are encouraged to report challenges to materials on a voluntary basis. OIFC does not publish names of people, organizations, libraries, and towns identified in challenge reports confidential. I will be compiling the 2009 Annual Report in August 2009. Please submit a separate challenge report for each formal challenge to library materials that occur at your library between July 1, 2008 and June 30, 2009. Reports may be submitted as the are resolved or altogether in July 2009. This information is complied to assist Oregon libraries currently facing a challenge as well as providing information that will help you plan Banned Books Week activities. The Annual Report will tell you what books were challenged in Oregon libraries the previous year. The more libraries reporting challenges to OIFC the better OIFC can help you! Please take time to report challenges to OIFC. The accuracy of OIFC's Annual Report and Title Index to Challenges is directly related to the number of Oregon libraries reporting challenges. To report challenges to materials at your library: Download and print the form at http://www.oregon.gov/OSL/LD/intellectual.shtml#Report_Challenges Fill out a challenge report form for each item that went through your library's formal process for dealing with challenges to library material. Mail your completed form(s) to: Oregon State Library c/o Oregon Intellectual Freedom Clearinghouse 250 Winter St. NE Salem, OR 97301 For more information about OIFC visit our website (http://www.oregon.gov/OSL/LD/intellectual.shtml) or contact the coordinator of OIFC, Katie Anderson, 503-378-2528. PS: Attention School Librarians! Submit reports to OIFC on challenges after they have gone through your school's formal challenge to materials process and a decision to retain, relocate, or remove the title has been officially made. Submit reports on informal challenges to OASL's Intellectual Freedom Committee Chair, currently Emily Crawford (emily71073 at hotmail.com). Katie Anderson Youth Services Consultant Oregon Center for the Book Coordinator Library Development Oregon State Library 503-378-2528 katie.anderson at state.or.us -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From paynter at pdx.edu Mon Sep 8 17:39:37 2008 From: paynter at pdx.edu (Robin A. Paynter) Date: Mon, 08 Sep 2008 17:39:37 -0700 Subject: [Libs-Or] Discussions @ ACRL-OR/WA Joint Fall Conference 2008 Message-ID: <48C5C5C9.4050505@pdx.edu> Dear All, In addition to the Fall Conference 2008 "Once & Future Catalog" program , there will also be two informal discussions on Thursday evening. The first discussion is centered on ways academic librarians in Oregon and Washington can collaborate on undergraduate information literacy and IL initiatives in the region. The second discussion explores the possibility of creating a NW library research network. While demands for research data to inform decisions, improve practice, program assessment and evaluation have been increasing, adequate measures and instruments have lagged behind. The facilitators will briefly outline various models for cooperative research to provide background for further discussions. * Fall Conference Registration*:* ACRL-OR and ACRL-WA members: $110 Non-members: $125 Late registration: $135 *Registration includes: Thursday lunch, dinner, entertainment and lodging, Friday breakfast, and snacks. REGISTRATION FORM *Scholarships:* ACRL-OR awards two scholarships to the ACRL Washington and Oregon Joint Fall Conference annually. The scholarship covers the registration fee for the conference, including room and board, plus a $30 remittance to assist in covering travel expenses. Click here for additional information on the scholarship program. SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION FORM -- Portland State University logo *Robin Paynter* Social Sciences Librarian 220D Library Portland State University 503.725.4501 503.725.4524 paynter at pdx.edu http://www.pdx.edu/library/paynter.html "The fragmentation of rational knowledge in the postmodern world has produced a focus on information that is unaware of its history." -- Marcus Breen (1997) -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: psu_signature165x35.gif Type: image/gif Size: 1469 bytes Desc: not available URL: From weible_arlene at oslmac.osl.state.or.us Tue Sep 9 08:20:55 2008 From: weible_arlene at oslmac.osl.state.or.us (Arlene Weible) Date: Tue, 9 Sep 2008 08:20:55 -0700 Subject: [Libs-Or] Documents Interest Group of Oregon meeting this Friday! Message-ID: <12004597-AB1B-4111-97D8-A6862A16CD64@oslmac.osl.state.or.us> DIGOR Fall Meeting September 12, 2008 10:00 am - 2:00 pm University of Oregon, Eugene Knight Library Rowe Conference Room (Rm 115) Agenda Business Meeting - 10:00 am - 12:00 pm o Welcome and Introductions o 2009 OLA Conference Proposals - Arlene Weible o Website update - Ted Smith o Training taskforce update - Tom Stave o FDLP Update - Arlene Weible o OrDocs Update - Jey Wann Lunch - 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm Presentation - 1:30 - 2:30 pm Manuscript collections of Oregon non-governmental organizations (NGO's) in the University of Oregon's Special Collections - UO staff will provide an overview of collections from 1,000 Friends of Oregon and the Sierra Club. Ted Smith (tedsmith at uoregon.edu) can provide parking advice, or see: http://infographics.uoregon.edu/campusMaps/parkingmap.pdf Arlene Weible Government Documents and Technical Services Librarian Oregon State Library 250 Winter St NE Salem, OR 97301 Phone: 503-378-5020 Fax: 503-588-7119 Email: arlene.weible at state.or.us From bvss at pdx.edu Tue Sep 9 09:30:40 2008 From: bvss at pdx.edu (Suzanne Sager) Date: Tue, 09 Sep 2008 09:30:40 -0700 Subject: [Libs-Or] Oregon Libraries Message-ID: <48C6A4B0.2080006@pdx.edu> This is being forwarded at Kristin's request. Suzanne *From:* Kristin Bodiford [mailto:bodiford at communitystrengths.org] *Sent:* Friday, August 29, 2008 8:33 AM *Subject:* Oregon Libraries I have been involved supporting a wonderful initiative in Oregon called Oregon Everyday Heroes. Oregon Everyday Heroes is a campaign to keep elders safe and end elder abuse. The Oregon Everyday Heroes Campaign came out of a need identified by the Governor's Commission on Senior Services to keep elders safe in Oregon communities. It's a state-wide public education campaign to increase awareness of elder abuse, educate on the ways community members can keep elders safe and to encourage reporting through an annual public recognition of individuals as the heroes they are. This recognition ceremony is held every year to honor Everyday Heroes in Oregon communities whose acts of courage and kindness help keep elders safe in our communities. Last October there were 18 heroes recognized in a ceremony with Attorney General Hardy Myers as the keynote speaker. The campaign is endorsed by Governor Kulongoski and Attorney General Myers. The Oregon Everyday Heroes Campaign is a coalition of partners of over 40 agencies, businesses and individuals who are concerned with elder abuse. A list of the partners is on the website, www.oregoneverydayheroes.com . As you know, elder abuse is an under-reported crime that is more prevalent than we would like to think. In 2005 there were more than 11,000 cases reported to Adult Protective Services (APS) right here in Oregon. Data is not easy to gather because different states use different criteria, different definitions of what elder abuse is and many don't keep records. According to the National Center on Elder Abuse only one out of five or six cases are reported. The Oregon Everyday Heroes Campaign is committed to ending Elder Abuse. *We would like to ask Oregon Libraries for support in helping get posters out in Oregon Cities and to help identify and nominate possible heroes for this year's recognition ceremony on November 19, 2008.* I would love to talk with you about how we might get libraries involved in this important initiative as they are one of the most important cornerstones for families in Oregon communities. 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Due to the volume of responses, I will only reply if I'm able to send you something. Thanks in advance for your interest. Margaret Dull Collection/Circulation Technical Assistant W.W. Clark Memorial Library University of Portland 5000 N. Willamette Blvd. Portland, OR 97283 (503) 943-7685 (Technical Services) Dull at up.edu Items for Libs-OR Exchange 9/9/08 Abbott, H. Porter. The Cambridge Introduction to Narrative. New York: Cambridge University Press, 2002. Achtemeir, Paul J. Mark (Proclaimation Commentaries) 2nd ed. Philadelphia: Fortress Press, 1986. 2 copies. Benjamin, Jules R. A Student's Guide to History. 6th ed. New York: St. Martin's Press, 1994. Brahms, Johannes. Complete Chamber Music for Strings and Clarinet Quintet. Sextets Nos. 1 and 2. Quintets Nos. 1 and 2. Quintets for Clarinet or Viola. Quartets Nos. 1, 2 and 3. Ed. Hans Gal. New York: Dover Publications, 1986. Brown, James Robert. Philosophy of Mathematics: an introduction to the world of proofs and pictures. New York: Routledge, 1999. Brown, Peter. The Rise of Western Christendom: Triumph and Diversity AD 200-1000. Malden, MA: Blackwell, 1997. Davis's Drug Guide for Nurses. 10th ed. Philadelphia: F.A. Davis, 2007. Doctor, Ronald M. and Kahn, Ada P. The Encyclopedia of Phobias, Fears, and Anxieties. 2nd ed. New York: Facts on File, 2000. Dossey, Barbara Montgomery et al. Holistic Nursing: A Handbook for Practice. 3rd ed. Gaitersburg, MD: Aspen, 2000. The Europa World Year Book 2006. New York: Routledge, 2006. 2 vol. Fiske, Edward B. Fiske Guide to Colleges 2008. 24th ed. Naperville, IL: Sourcebook, Inc., 2008. Flinn, Denny Martin. Musical! A Grand Tour. New York: Schirmer Books, 1997. Gilbert, Martin. Atlas of the Arab-Israeli Conflict. 6th ed. New York: Oxford University Pres, 1993. Hall, James. Dictionary of Subjects and Symbols in Art. New York: Icon Editions; Harper & Row, 1974. Handel, George Frideric. Water Music and Music for the Royal Fireworks. Full Score. Ed. by Friedrich Chrysander. New York: Dover Publications, 1986. Harner, James L. Literary Research Guide. 4th ed. New York: MLA, 2002. Harvey, James. Movie Love in the Fifties. New York: Alfred Knopf, 2001. Hubbard, John H. and Hubbard, Barbara Burke. Vector Calculus, Linear Algebra, and Differential Forms: A Unified Approach. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall, 1999. Mahler, Gustav. Symphony No. 8: Full Score. New York: Dover Publications, 1989. Mulhall, Stephen. On Film. New York: Routledge, 2002. NEA Handbook 2007. Washington D.C.: National Education Association, 2007. Nirvana's In Utero. CD. 1993. Official Guide to Dental Schools 2007. Washington D.C.: American Dental Association, 2007. One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest. Directed by Milos Forman. VHS. PDR's Nurse's Drug Handbook. 2008 ed. Ed. George R. Spratto and Adrienne L. Woods. Albany, N.Y.: Delmar Publishers, 2008. Peterson's Four-Year Colleges 2008. Lawrenceville, NJ: Peterson's, 2008. Quinn, Eithne. Nuthin' but a "g" thang: the culture and commerce of gansta rap. New York: Columbia University Press, 2005. Requirements for Certification of Teachers, Counselors, Librarians, Administrators for Elementary and Secondary Schools. 72nd ed, 2007-2008. Ed Elizabeth A. Kaye. Chicago: University of Chicago Press, 2007. Rose, Gillian. Visual Methodologies. Thousand Oaks: Sage, 2001. Schlachter, Gail Ann and Weber, R. David. Financial Aid for Study and Training Abroad 2006-2008. El Dorado Hills, CA: Reference Service Press, 2006. Stravinsky, Igor. Petrushka. Ed. Charles Hamm. New York: W. W. Norton and Company, 1967. Van Inwagen, Peter. Metaphysics. Boulder, CO: Westview Press, 1993. -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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She'll take us for a tour of the building, which has the best dance floor in Portland! Please RSVP by Tuesday morning to me at susanmecklem at dwt.com if you plan to attend. I look forward to seeing you! The Portland Downtown Librarians meet on the third Wednesday of most months for an informal brown bag lunch. Everyone interested in librarianship is welcome. If you'd like to be added to the notification list, please email me. Sue Susan Mecklem | Davis Wright Tremaine LLP Associate Librarian 1300 SW Fifth Avenue, Suite 2300 | Portland, OR 97201 Tel: (503) 778-5252 | Fax: (503) 778-5299 Email: susanmecklem at dwt.com | Website: www.dwt.com Anchorage | Bellevue | Los Angeles | New York | Portland | San Francisco | Seattle | Shanghai | Washington, D.C. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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URL: From reed_ann at oslmac.osl.state.or.us Wed Sep 10 08:26:22 2008 From: reed_ann at oslmac.osl.state.or.us (Ann Reed) Date: Wed, 10 Sep 2008 08:26:22 -0700 Subject: [Libs-Or] National Leadership Grants Awarded to 44 Institutions Message-ID: <04DB0EC1-2AF4-4743-A235-DEFE7EE4FA67@oslmac.osl.state.or.us> The following is a text-only press release from the federal Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). An HTML version of this release can be read on the agency's Web site at http://www.imls.gov/news/2008/091008a.shtm. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 10, 2008 IMLS Press Contacts 202-653-4632 Jeannine Mjoseth, jmjoseth at imls.gov Mamie Bittner, mbittner at imls.gov National Leadership Grants Awarded to 44 Institutions 18.2 Million Dollars Distributed Washington, DC- Dr. Anne-Imelda Radice, Director of the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), announced today the 44 recipients of National Leadership Grants (NLG), totaling $18.2 million. The largest museum and library joint grant program administered by IMLS, National Leadership Grants support projects that will advance the ability of museums and libraries to preserve culture, heritage, and knowledge while enhancing learning. To learn more about the 2008 NLG awardees, visit http://www.imls.gov/news/2008/091008a_list.shtm. "Museums and libraries are trusted stewards of our nation's cultural heritage, and are an important part of our education, community, and identity," said Dr. Radice. "The institutions receiving National Leadership Grants have developed programs that will elevate the museum and library practice, and the Institute of Museum and Library Services is proud to support their endeavors." This year's National Leadership Grant recipients will generate new tools, research, models, services, practices, and alliances that will positively impact both the awarded institution and the nation. These projects include: * Homework NYC, a set of digital tools that will be produced by the New York Public Library and its partners, the Brooklyn Public Library and the Queens Borough Public Library, for homework help that will be responsive to young people's information-gathering tendencies, research needs, and expectations. * Steve in Action: Social Tagging Tools and Methods Applied, which builds on the original Steve program and allows users to use social tagging as a way to classify works of art outside the specialized language of art history. * LibX 2.0, the Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University's extension of its popular LibX program. LibX 2.0 will build a community platform for developing and delivering library services that provides integration into the user's workflow, integrates and combines existing services in new ways, allows for the localization and reuse of these combinations, and deploys immediately with a minimum of special-purpose software. * Project to Develop Solvent-Free Clear Coatings for Metals, headed by the Philadelphia Museum of Art, will create a solvent-free, clear coating lacquer system to protect outdoor sculptures from corrosion and degradation. * Voices for the Lake, supported by a partnership between the Lake Champlain Basin Science Center and the Vermont Department of Libraries, will be an online community network of and for the rural populations surrounding Lake Champlain dedicated to improving the health of the lake. * Planning for Northwest-Wide Access to Digitized Primary Sources, a planning grant that will support the second stage of the Orbis Cascade Alliance's Northwest Digital Archives database, which will determine solutions to specific problems that are currently impeding the development of sustainable digital programs. The next deadline for the National Leadership Grants program is February 1, 2009. For more information, visit http://www.imls.gov/applicants/grants/nationalLeadership.shtm. About the Institute of Museum and Library Services The Institute of Museum and Library Services is the primary source of federal support for the nation's 122,000 libraries and 17,500 museums. The Institute's mission is to create strong libraries and museums that connect people to information and ideas. The Institute works at the national level and in coordination with state and local organizations to sustain heritage, culture, and knowledge; enhance learning and innovation; and support professional development. To learn more about the Institute, please visit www.imls.gov. Ann Reed, Federal Programs Coordinator Library Development Services, Oregon State Library 250 Winter St. NE Salem, OR 07305 phone: (503) 378-5027 fax: (503) 378-6439 ann.reed at state.or.us website: www.oregon.gov/osl/ld/index.shtml From SusanMecklem at dwt.com Wed Sep 10 11:48:09 2008 From: SusanMecklem at dwt.com (Mecklem, Susan) Date: Wed, 10 Sep 2008 11:48:09 -0700 Subject: [Libs-Or] ORSLA Competitive Intelligence Seminar with Ameilia Kassel Message-ID: ORSLA Valley Event - Amelia Kassel on Competitive Intelligence Please join ORSLA for a Competitive Intelligence Seminar in Salem, Oregon. Amelia Kassel, expert searcher, trainer, consultant and research analyst will provide an overview of the CI field while covering new roles for info pros and some key CI techniques and sources. Brunch, Salem, Oregon Date: Sat., Sept 27, 10am - 1pm Location: J. James Restaurant http://www.jjamesrestaurant.com (downtown Salem, across street from Salem Convention Ctr) Fee: $20 for ORSLA members; $30 for non-members; includes brunch and Competitive Intelligence presentation Speaker: Amelia Kassel, www.marketingbase.com, on Competitive Intelligence Sophisticated competitive intelligence activities are primarily the purview of information professionals in large corporate settings with some public, academic and law librarians aware of the field. CI can also be used in nonprofit settings by development and prospect researchers who must compete for dollars and major donors. Fundamentally, CI is important for understanding the marketplace and positioning libraries and information centers in a competitive world. CI research provides critical information for clients and users who must understand the competitive landscape and require market intelligence, whether a business is large or small. 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Unabridged CD ( C3656 - 1 CDs ) $15.75 Unabridged Cassette ( 98319 - 1 Cassettes ) $15.75 From mary.j.ginnane at ci.eugene.or.us Wed Sep 10 19:07:33 2008 From: mary.j.ginnane at ci.eugene.or.us (GINNANE Mary J) Date: Wed, 10 Sep 2008 19:07:33 -0700 Subject: [Libs-Or] Frank McCourt - Angela's Ashes - banquet tix Message-ID: Sent on behalf of OASL...an opportunity for non-conference registrants to dine and listen to Frank McCourt's presentation at the OASL/WLMA Conference. Thank you, Mary Ginnane ************************************************************************ ***************** Frank McCourt is coming to Portland on Friday, October 10th. You might be interested in this unique opportunity to actually talk with a Pulitzer Prize winning author, in addition to hearing him speak. McCourt is a humorous, thought-provoking speaker. While he's coming to town to be part of a joint conference of Oregon and Washington school librarians, the conference committee is opening up the evening speaking engagement to the public. Please join us. If you cannot attend, but know of someone who might want this information, please forward this email. Here are the particulars: The public is invited to attend a special event on Friday, October 10, 2008 at the Ballroom of the Portland Convention Center 777 NE ML King Blvd., Portland, OR 97232, where Pulitzer Prize winning author Frank McCourt will be the conference banquet speaker at the joint conference of the Oregon Association of School Libraries and the Washington Library Media Association. Banquet attendees not attending the conference may purchase tickets for the McCourt banquet by credit card at www.oemawlma2008.org. Ticket price is $50, with or without the meal. For additional information, contact Carol Mackey at Mountain View High School 360. 604.6142 o 4:00 - 5:00 -- Book sales o 5:15 - 6:15 - Autographing by Frank McCourt and Naomi Shehab Nye o 6:30 - 7:30 - Reception for McCourt, Nye and other nationally recognized authors o 7:30 - 9:30 -- Banquet Carol Mackey, Teacher Librarian Mountain View High School - across the Columbia River from Portland, Oregon National Honor Society Advisor Vancouver, WA 98683 cmackey at egreen.wednet.edu 360.604.6142 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From Western at oclc.org Thu Sep 11 08:24:19 2008 From: Western at oclc.org (Western) Date: Thu, 11 Sep 2008 11:24:19 -0400 Subject: [Libs-Or] September - November | Oregon Online Education and Training from OCLC Western Message-ID: <85055FA347C14043835BD64615F1238F1AEEDC@OAEXCH2SERVER.oa.oclc.org> > OCLC Western's goal is to provide you with the education and training > you need, when and where you need it. 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Complete details about ACRL awards can be found in the 2009 awards press release (http://www.ala.org/ala/pressreleases2008/September2008/ACRL2009nominations.cfm) or the Awards section of the ACRL Web site (http://www.ala.org/acrl). ***************** ACRL is a division of the American Library Association (ALA), representing nearly 13,000 academic and research librarians and interested individuals. ACRL is the only individual membership organization in North America that develops programs, products and services to meet the unique needs of academic and research librarians. Its initiatives enable the higher education community to understand the role that academic libraries play in the teaching, learning and research environments. FYI, Robin -- Portland State University logo *Robin Paynter* Social Sciences Librarian 220D Library Portland State University 503.725.4501 503.725.4524 paynter at pdx.edu http://www.pdx.edu/library/paynter.html "The fragmentation of rational knowledge in the postmodern world has produced a focus on information that is unaware of its history." -- Marcus Breen (1997) -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Associate Librarian Science and Engineering Library fstoss at buffalo.edu ---------- Forwarded message ---------- Date: Wed, 10 Sep 2008 15:11:46 -0400 From: Sheryl Knab To: WNYLIB-L at LISTSERV.BUFFALO.EDU The Western New York Library Resources Council is pleased to announce plans to publish The Journal of Library Innovation, one of the first journals devoted explicitly to innovation and creativity in libraries. This peer reviewed, electronic journal will publish original research, literature reviews, commentaries, case studies, reports on innovative practices, letters, as well as book and product reviews. The journal will also welcome provocative essays that will stimulate thought on the current and future role of libraries in an Internet Age. The inaugural issue will be published in January 2010. Please watch for a call for papers in the near future. For more information, please contact Editor-in-Chief Sheryl Knab (sknab at wnylrc.org) or Managing Editor Pamela Jones (pjones at medaille.edu). Sheryl Knab Executive Director Western New York Library Resources Council 4455 Genesee Street P.O. Box 400 Buffalo, New York 14225-0400 Phone: (716) 633-0705, ext. 121 Email: sknab at wnylrc.org Fax: (716) 633-1736 Web: www.wnylrc.org ( http://www.wnylrc.org/ ) Western New York Library Resources Council Advancing Information Services for Libraries in WNY -- Portland State University logo Suzanne L. Sager Library East, Cataloging Portland State University 503-725-8169 503-725-5799 sagers at pdx.edu -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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The Law Library maintains over 350,000 volumes and volume equivalents in print, electronic, media, and micro formats, and supports the teaching, research and service activities of the University of Oregon Law School, which has approximately 540 students. The Law Library provides primary and secondary legal materials as well as specialized collections in environmental law, business law, ADR, ocean law, Indian law, and family law. As a key component of the University of Oregon Libraries, Law Library staff members are active partners in improving access to scholarly resources. The Law Library team is composed of 7.0 FTE library faculty, 6.0 FTE support staff members, and numerous student workers. Responsibilities: Assists the Law Library Director with administrative responsibilities, including budget preparation, long and short-range planning, personnel supervision, and technology initiatives. Oversees access services, collection services, technical services, and facilities management. Initiates and monitors library programs and services. Coordinates interdepartmental activities within the law library and with the law school; provides liaison services to designated law faculty; provides research and teaching services; assumes responsibility for the library in the absence of the Director. Supervises two full time law library faculty and six classified staff. Represents the law library on various law school and University Libraries committees and at meetings and other functions. Participates in the reference services rotation, including some weekends. Other responsibilities and projects as assigned by the Law Library Director. Qualifications: Required: M.L.S. or equivalent degree from ALA-accredited program; J.D. degree from ABA-accredited program (or foreign equivalent); at least five years of progressively more responsible post-M.L.S. library experience, including at least three years of supervisory experience. Demonstrated experience working with multiple facets of an integrated library system; knowledge of resource sharing practices and trends; knowledge of library collection development practices and trends; understanding of traditional and emerging processes for acquiring, maintaining, and providing access to print and electronic materials; knowledge of legal bibliography and legal research techniques in all formats. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to coordinate complex activities, develop new services, handle numerous projects simultaneously, and bring projects to completion. The successful candidate will enjoy working with people from a variety of backgrounds and will bring the ability to improve teamwork, maintain positive relationships, train and motivate staff, and engage in continuing professional development. The successful candidate will also support and enhance a diverse learning and working environment. The Associate Law Librarian is an active participant in the intellectual life of both the law school and the University Libraries. Preferred: Academic law library experience, budgetary experience, project management experience. Experience with Innovative Millennium functions including circulation, ILL, serials, acquisitions, cataloging, ERM, web OPAC, administration, reports, and/or the user manual. Reference, collection development, and/or teaching experience. Salary & Benefits: $60,000 minimum. Salary beyond the minimum will be based on prior professional experience, education, and/or rank. The UO offers a generous benefits package. For details, see: http://hr.uoregon.edu/benefits. Employment Conditions: Librarians hold academic faculty status with rank, and are non-tenured. Contracts are fixed-term (two or three years, depending on rank). Professional growth and service in keeping with university and library standards for promotion and retention is expected. Deadline to Apply: Application materials (cover letter, r?sum?, and a list of contact information for four references, one of whom must be indicated as your most current/recent supervisor) must be received by October 10, 2008 to receive priority consideration. Applications will be reviewed upon receipt and will continue to be accepted until the position is filled. To Apply: Send above-mentioned materials by e-mail to libapps at uoregon.edu, to the attention of Ms. Laine Stambaugh, Director, Library Human Resources, 1299 University of Oregon Libraries, Eugene, OR 97403-1299. Please note that your cover letter must address your qualifications for the position. For more information and complete details, see: http://libweb.uoregon.edu/admnpers/associatelaw.html The University of Oregon is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employment/ADA-compliant institution committed to cultural diversity. -- Laine Stambaugh Director, Library Human Resources University of Oregon Libraries 541-346-1895 lastamba at uoregon.edu From diedre08 at gmail.com Thu Sep 11 11:53:30 2008 From: diedre08 at gmail.com (Diedre Conkling) Date: Thu, 11 Sep 2008 11:53:30 -0700 Subject: [Libs-Or] Fwd: [alacoun] Letter sent to the Hill In-Reply-To: <20080910133343.ESE1I.371119.root@mp08> References: <20080910133343.ESE1I.371119.root@mp08> Message-ID: <61ec90900809111153t62366483o1d7cd10346b79fab@mail.gmail.com> l I have been busy enough lately that I don't remember if this letter was forwarded to this list. If it was already then I apologize for the duplication. ============= Date: Mon, 8 Sep 2008 19:26:27 -0400 From: "Emily Sheketoff" To: "ALA Council" Cc: Subject: [alacoun] Letter sent to the Hill September 8, 2008 The Honorable Patrick J. Leahy, Chairman United States Senate Committee on the Judiciary 433 Russell Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20510 Dear Chairman Leahy, The attached statement from seventeen different organizations demonstrates our strong support for S. 2977, the "Free Speech Protection Act of 2008." Our organizations have been closely following the issue of "libel tourism." We concur with the findings in S. 2977 that outline how foreign courts are attempting to strip First Amendment rights of American authors, publishers, academics and others who publish, and utter ideas, opinion, research and criticisms. S. 2977 is an important piece of legislation that offers appropriate United States legal venues for victims of such foreign litigation. Our organizations stand ready to work with you to assure passage of the "Free Speech Protection Act of 2008." It is important that we defend our First Amendment freedoms from these threats. Please contact Christopher Finan, President of the American Book Sellers Foundation for Free Expression or myself for further information. Sincerely yours, Lynne E. Bradley, Director Office of Government Relations ALA Washington Office Christopher Finan, President American Book Sellers Foundation for Free Expression 275 Seventh Ave., Rm. 1504 New York, NY 10001 telephone (212) 587-4025, ext. 15 cellphone (917) 509-0340 fax (212) 587-2436 - www.abffe.com - http://chrisfinan.vox.com (blog) Attachment Cc: For the Entire Judiciary Committee Statement in Support of the Free Speech Protection Act of 2008 (S. 2977) The undersigned organizations express their strong support for the Free Speech Protection Act of 2008 (S. 2977). Libel suits filed in foreign countries pose a grave danger to the free speech rights of American authors, journalists, publishers, and readers. S. 2977 provides authors with weapons to protect their right to express themselves freely and helps ensure that the libel laws of countries that provide less protection for free speech will not undermine American laws or chill protected speech. Increasingly in recent years, individuals who challenge the accuracy of published materials have attempted to strike back at their authors by filing lawsuits in foreign countries, most commonly England. U.S. law requires the party alleging libel to prove that the statements objected to are actually false. To avoid this burden, libel plaintiffs have engaged in forum shopping - filing lawsuits in countries with either different burdens of proof or different definitions of libel or both. The most notorious recent example of this libel tourism is the lawsuit filed by Saudi billionaire Khalid Salim bin Mahfouz, who sued Dr. Rachel Ehrenfeld, an American expert on terrorism, over statements in her book, Funding Evil: How Terrorism Is Financed and How to Stop It. Despite the fact that the book was never published in England and that a mere 23 copies had been sold there by online booksellers, Bin Mafouz brought suit in an English court. Under British law, the burden of proof in the first instance is on the defendant to prove the truth of any allegedly libelous statement. Faced with the prospect of enormous legal costs to meet this burden, and objecting as a matter of principle to having to litigate in England without having published her work there, Ehrenfeld refused to defend the suit. The English court entered a default judgment, enjoined further distribution of the book in the United Kingdom, and awarded substantial damages and legal fees. Bin Mafouz's English lawsuit had the predictable effect of chilling Ehrenfeld's free speech rights and effectively silencing anyone who might consider publishing similar statements. It sent the message that he is willing and able to challenge any investigation of his family's and the Saudi royal family's alleged ties to the funding of terrorism. He has refused to disclaim an intention to attempt to enforce the judgment in the United States, further reinforcing its chilling effect. New York has passed a law that broadens the jurisdiction of New York courts over such cases to ensure that foreign libel judgments not be enforced unless they meet New York and U.S. constitutional standards. S. 2977 is modeled on the New York law. It provides that foreign libel judgments cannot be enforced in the United States if the speech is not actionable under U.S. law. S. 2977 also authorizes authors to countersue the foreign plaintiffs in a U.S. court for damages of up to three times the amount of the foreign judgment if the foreign plaintiff acted to suppress the speech of the U.S. person. We believe that passage of the Free Speech Protection Act is essential to protect the right of American authors to investigate and reveal wrongdoing anywhere in the world and to ensure that weaker protections for free speech elsewhere do not undermine First Amendment freedoms at home. American Association of University Professors American Booksellers Foundation for Free Expression American Library Association American Society of Newspaper Editors Association of American Publishers Association of American University Presses The Defending Dissent Foundation DKT International Entertainment Consumers Association Freedom to Read Foundation Independent Book Publishers Association National Coalition Against Censorship New York Center for Independent Publishing Peacefire PEN American Center Reporters Without Borders Woodhull Freedom Foundation ============= -- Diedre Conkling diedre08 at gmail.com -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From bvss at pdx.edu Thu Sep 11 14:12:18 2008 From: bvss at pdx.edu (Suzanne Sager) Date: Thu, 11 Sep 2008 14:12:18 -0700 Subject: [Libs-Or] [Fwd: [alacoun] Letter to Congress that ALA Signed Onto] Message-ID: <48C989B2.4060309@pdx.edu> FYI -------- Original Message -------- Subject: [alacoun] Letter to Congress that ALA Signed Onto Date: Thu, 11 Sep 2008 17:08:39 -0400 From: Emily Sheketoff To: ALA Council CC: *_Re: Concerns Regarding S. 3325, the Enforcement of Intellectual Property Rights Act of 2008_* *_ _* *_ _* Dear Senator ?Lastname?: The undersigned groups write to express our concerns with S. 3325, the Enforcement of Intellectual Property Rights Act of 2008, soon to be marked up in the Committee on the Judiciary. While enforcing IP rights is necessary to ensuring the progress of science and the useful arts, an unbalanced approach to enforcement would lead to unintended harms and impede that progress. Several of the provisions contained within S. 3325 threaten such an imbalance. * * * * *Civil Enforcement by DOJ* Section 101 of the bill allows the Attorney General to bring a civil suit against alleged copyright infringers in lieu of a criminal action. Granting the Attorney General this authority is unwarranted. The Attorney General currently possesses the power to bring criminal actions against the worst infringers, while civil remedies are already fully and freely available to copyright holders. Section 101 would be an enormous gift of federal resources to large copyright owners with no demonstration that the copyright owners are having difficulties enforcing their own rights. For example, the recording industry has threatened or filed over 30,000 lawsuits against individual consumers. Movie and television producers, software publishers, music publishers, and print publishers all have their own enforcement programs. There is absolutely no reason for the federal government to assume this private enforcement role. Moreover, in a civil action brought by the government, the defendant loses many of the protections he possesses in a criminal action. The government?s burden of proof is lower ? preponderance of evidence rather than beyond reasonable doubt. Additionally, the defendant is not eligible for free legal representation if necessary. Nor does the bill adequately balance this shift against the accused. The proposed offset for civil damages is limited to certain cases, and the bill also explicitly permits the United States and private parties to exact further civil or criminal penalties in addition to those imposed by the Attorney General's civil suit. Given its potential harms, section 101's inclusion should be reconsidered. At the very least, substantial examination is needed to assess its unintended, adverse consequences. * * * * *Forfeiture Provisions* Title III of S. 3325 expands both the civil and criminal forfeiture provisions of several areas of IP and related law. Unlike similar provisions in H.R. 4279, the civil forfeiture provisions here do not require that the seized property be owned or predominantly controlled by the infringer. Given the distributed nature of online content and Internet communications, this provision subjects the property of unaffiliated, noninfringing third parties, such as online service providers, to forfeiture. At least two major questions are left unanswered by these provisions. First, to what extent is the information on seized devices reached by the forfeiture? For instance, if an information storage device such as a server is forfeited, is the proprietary content (including copyrighted content) on that server similarly forfeit? Virtual bystanders storing copyrighted material on the same server as an infringer should not have their intellectual property seized by the government due to the operation of a pro-IP law. Second, what rights are implicated by accessing the information stored on seized devices? If an information storage device such as a server is forfeited, does the government require a search warrant to review the contents of the server? If not, then forfeiture and impoundment could be used as a mechanism to circumvent the warrant requirement. Furthermore, S. 3325 authorizes forfeiture for the circumvention of technological protection measures. This provision only serves to heighten the ongoing controversy over anti-circumvention provisions?which currently may penalize users who are circumventing protection measures to make fair or other lawful uses of copyrighted works. *Impounding of Records* * * Section 202 of the bill allows the impounding of business records associated with an alleged infringement pending trial. By allowing the impoundment of the actual records soon after the filing of a complaint, this amendment deprives the defendant the ability to carry on its business before a decision of the merits of the complaint?before any injunction is issued or any discovery undertaken. Moreover, without the records, the defendant might not be able adequately to prepare a defense. S. 3325 is worse than the parallel provision in H.R. 4279 because the Senate bill makes a protective order for these records discretionary, while the House bill makes the protective order mandatory The expeditious procedures currently in 17 U.S.C. ? 503 may be necessary to prevent potentially infringing materials from entering the market. However, expanding the section's scope to include records does nothing to further that goal, while circumventing established discovery procedures. We look forward to working with the Committee to address our concerns with S. 3325. Respectfully submitted, American Association of Law Libraries American Library Association Consumer Federation of America Consumers Union Digital Future Coalition Electronic Frontier Foundation Essential Action IP Justice Knowledge Ecology International Medical Library Association Public Knowledge Special Libraries Association cc: Members of the Senate Committee on the Judiciary -- Portland State University logo Suzanne L. 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Proceeds from the sale will benefit the Museum?s library, which is a free resource for students, artists, researchers, and the public. Located on the second floor of the Mark Building, the Crumpacker Family Library houses more than 33,000 volumes in a renovated former Masonic meeting hall. The library is also home to periodicals, catalogues, special collections, slides, videos and Museum archives dating back to the late 1800s. Location: Portland Art Museum, Mark Building, James and Marion Miller Gallery Date and time: September 20, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and September 21, 12 to 5 p.m. Admission: Admission to the Book Sale is free and does not include Museum admission. About the Portland Art Museum The seventh oldest museum in the United States, and the oldest on the West Coast, the Portland Art Museum is internationally recognized for its permanent collection and ambitious special exhibitions drawn from the Museum?s holdings and the world?s finest public and private collections. The Museum?s collection of 40,000 objects, displayed in 112,000 square feet of galleries, reflects the history of art from ancient times to today. The collection is distinguished for its holdings of arts of the native peoples of North America, English silver, and the graphic arts. An active collecting institution, dedicated to preserving great art for the enrichment of future generations, the Museum dedicates 90 percent of its galleries to its permanent collection. The Museum?s campus of landmark buildings, a cornerstone of Portland?s cultural district, includes the Jubitz Center for Modern and Contemporary Art, the Gilkey Center for Graphic Arts, the Schnitzer Center for Northwest Art, the Northwest Film Center, and the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde Center for Native American Art. With a membership of 22,000 households and serving more than 350,000 visitors annually, the Museum is a premier venue for education in the visual arts. 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The presentation takes about 1.5 hours, and consists of introductions, a general overview of homeschooling in Oregon, and a lengthy question and answer period. The presentation is free. We have offered this program in libraries in Beaverton, Fairview, Hillsboro, Milwaukie, Portland, and Tigard within the past two years to audiences of 15-45 people. Although all of our recent presentations have been within the Portland metro area, we are willing to present anywhere in the state. * OHEN Homeschool Resource Guide for $10 that includes: 1. General Information on Homeschooling (4 pages) 2. Legal Information on Homeschooling in Oregon (6 pages) 3. Homeschool Resources (includes websites, books and magazines) (5 pages) 4. Statewide Homeschool Groups (2 pages) 5. Local Homeschool Groups (10 pages) 6. Alternative Education (includes charter schools, correspondence courses, distance learning and volunteer opportunities) (4 pages) 7. Special Needs Resources (includes support groups and information on Privately Developed Plans (PDPs)) (5 pages) 8. Approved List of Homeschool Testers (~30 pages) [subject to change] The OHEN Homeschool Resource Guide comes in a 3-ring binder so that it is easy to update. If you purchase a binder or binders, you can subscribe to updates for free. * E-mail and phone helplines to answer all of your homeschooling questions Phone: 503-321-5166 (voice mail) E-mail: info at ohen.com * A website full of up-to-date homeschool resources and information: http://www.ohen.org/ Please let me know if there is anything that we can do for you! Stephanie Nystrom OHEN Website Coordinator -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From Western at oclc.org Fri Sep 12 08:40:04 2008 From: Western at oclc.org (Western) Date: Fri, 12 Sep 2008 11:40:04 -0400 Subject: [Libs-Or] Portland is hosting these new popular cataloging classes: Marc 21 in Your Library and Just for Copy Cats Message-ID: <85055FA347C14043835BD64615F1238F1AEEE2@OAEXCH2SERVER.oa.oclc.org> Due to an overwhelming demand, OCLC Western is offering the popular cataloging classes-Marc 21 in Your Library and Just for Copy Cats-in Portland, Oregon. Both courses will be presented in comprehensive sessions that are designed to support and enhance basic cataloging skill sets. MARC 21 in Your Library MARC 21 in Your Library is an introduction to all things MARC. It defines what the coding standard is and clarifies how it ties in with our cataloging rules to work in your library's catalog. Upon completion of the course, you should be able to read a MARC record, speak the MARC language, and understand how errors in MARC coding affect an OPAC. This one-day, in-person class is not only intended for beginning catalogers; it also has appeal to a broader audience of library professionals. Acquisitions people, managers, even library directors, could also benefit from this class. Aside from understanding the basis of the records that form the backbone of library information systems, it will also provide them with the ability to communicate more effectively with the folks in and around their institution who already "speak MARC." For a complete description and to register for upcoming sessions of this course, please click on the links below: October 22, 2008 (Registration deadline: 9/24/08) 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Pacific Time Location: Portland (Oak Grove), OR Just for Copy Cats Just for Copy Cats is a two-day, in-person, basic introduction to copy cataloging, which primarily covers four subject areas: finding cataloging records you can copy; some of the challenges of doing so; some of the neglected database issues involved; and a brief look at important editing. Upon completion of this course, you should be able to find and copy book records that accurately reflect your items. For a beginning cataloger, this workshop is the second step in your journey to excellence (your first step should be MARC21 in Your Library). A more experienced copy cataloger might also benefit from the course, finding nuggets of new information previously undiscovered. For a complete description and to register for upcoming sessions of this course, please click on the links below: October 23-24, 2008 (Registration deadline: 9/25/08) 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Pacific Time Location: Portland (Oak Grove), OR >From RSS feeds to member updates, staying informed is easier than ever with OCLC Western electronic communications . -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From dawn.lowe.win at gmail.com Fri Sep 12 09:56:52 2008 From: dawn.lowe.win at gmail.com (Dawn Marie Lowe-Wincentsen) Date: Fri, 12 Sep 2008 09:56:52 -0700 Subject: [Libs-Or] Only 1 week left! call for proposals, Online Northwest 2009 Message-ID: Please excuse duplication. ________________________________________ Online Northwest is a one-day conference focusing on topics that intersect libraries, technology and culture. The conference is sponsored by the Oregon University System Library Council. The 2009 conference will be held at CH2M Hill Alumni Center, Corvallis, Oregon (on the Oregon State University campus) on Friday, February 13, 2009 Proposal Submission Deadline: Monday, September 29th, 2008 The coordinating committee seeks presentations that discuss how technology is being applied within library settings and how technology is affecting library patrons and services. We strongly encourage academic, public, school, and special librarians to submit proposals. All topics relating to technology and libraries are welcome, including: Topics may include: ? Tagging used in libraries (OPAC, library thing, flickr, etc.) ? Change/innovation & organizational culture (as it relates to technology) ? User interface design and evaluation ? Implementation of Web 2.0 technologies in libraries ? Resource sharing (e.g. ILL, document delivery) ? Information literacy and instruction (distance ed. and technology use) ? Management of electronic resources, digital repositories, or digital archives ? Programming and development of computer applications to support delivery of library services ? Using social features in library technology ? Other topics related to technology in libraries are welcome Submit proposals: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=xr85d9JF_2f0Bxrv5IvZGdlA_3d_3d For examples of past presentations or more information, see: http://www.ous.edu/onlinenw/ Check out updates on our blog and subscribe to our twitter Blog link: http://onlinenw.blogspot.com/ Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/onlinenw From elaineg at lclark.edu Fri Sep 12 10:10:56 2008 From: elaineg at lclark.edu (Elaine Gass Hirsch) Date: Fri, 12 Sep 2008 10:10:56 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Libs-Or] Sherrer Memorial Lecture Message-ID: Please join us for the 9th Johannah Sherrer Memorial Lecture in Library Service, which takes place on Friday, September 26, at 3:00 pm in the Gordon H. Smith Hall in Albany Quadrangle on the campus of Lewis & Clark College. Susan Gibbons, Vice Provost and Dean of River Campus Libraries at the University of Rochester, NY, will present this year's lecture, "Aligning Academic Libraries with Real User Needs." Gibbons' innovative work with anthropologist Nancy Fried Foster to study the research behavior of undergraduates has gained attention from libraries around the world. Their findings have been presented in the co-edited book Study Students: The Undergraduate Research Project at the University of Rochester (ALA, 2007) and covered by the Chronicle of Higher Education (8/17/07). She will speak about her experiences with this project and the illumination and guidance it has provided in offering library services in the new century. The Johannah Sherrer Memorial Lecture in Library Service was established in 1999 to commemorate the contributions and legacies of a respected friend, colleague, and champion of service who served as Director of the Aubrey R. Watzek Library from July 1993 to September 1998, when she passed away. For further information, please see http://library.lclark.edu/lib/sherrer.htm Elaine Gass Hirsch Library Advancement Coordinator Aubrey R. Watzek Library Lewis & Clark College library.lclark.edu From LMalone at ci.west-linn.or.us Fri Sep 12 13:35:39 2008 From: LMalone at ci.west-linn.or.us (Malone, Linda) Date: Fri, 12 Sep 2008 13:35:39 -0700 Subject: [Libs-Or] On-call reference help at West Linn Message-ID: Attached is an announcement for an on-call Reference position at West Linn Public Library. Linda V. Malone, Adult Services Manager West Linn Public Library 1595 Burns St. West Linn, OR 97068 503.656.7853, ext. 3012 503.656.2746 (fax) -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: Reference Assistant.doc Type: application/msword Size: 30720 bytes Desc: Reference Assistant.doc URL: From Bryan.Miyagishima at linnbenton.edu Fri Sep 12 14:20:13 2008 From: Bryan.Miyagishima at linnbenton.edu (Bryan Miyagishima) Date: Fri, 12 Sep 2008 14:20:13 -0700 Subject: [Libs-Or] position announcement: PT reference assistant at Linn-Benton Community College Message-ID: <48CA7A9D.89DF.0074.0@linnbenton.edu> The Linn-Benton Community College library has an opening for a part-time Reference Assistant, with the position beginning approximately mid-October. This position is part-time, approximately 16 hours a week - mostly afternoon and evening hours - through the 2008-09 academic year. The Reference Assistant is expected to provide support to users through information and technical assistance, basic and intermediate reference and research assistance and one-on-one consultations. Position requires a minimum of 3 years experience working in a library or related setting. Additional college course work in library science may substitute for experience. Salary is $13.54 per hour. To see a full position description and to submit application materials, please visit the Linn-Benton Community College employment site at: http://www.jobs.linnbenton.edu . Questions should be directed to Bryan Miyagishima - miyagib at linnbenton.edu or phone 541-917-4646. From ellenf at multcolib.org Fri Sep 12 16:39:00 2008 From: ellenf at multcolib.org (FADER Ellen) Date: Fri, 12 Sep 2008 16:39:00 -0700 Subject: [Libs-Or] Multnomah recruiting for youth librarians Message-ID: This is to inform you that we are accepting applications through Sept 26 for Youth Librarian and will be creating an eligible to hire list for this classification. Anyone interested in regular or on-call youth librarian positions in the future should apply at this time, including those with skills in languages other than English. Although there are no current vacancies, this list is being created in anticipation of the need to fill future vacancies. http://agency.governmentjobs.com/multnomah/default.cfm?start=26&action=j obs&sortBy=CLASSIFICATION&sortByASC=ASC&bHideSearchBox=1&PROMOTIONALJOBS =0&TRANSFER=0&SEARCHAPPLIED=0 Ellen Fader Youth Services Director Multnomah County Library Administration Building 205 NE Russell Portland, OR 97212 503.988.5408 (desk) 503.309.7483 (BlackBerry) 503.988.5441 (fax) ellenf at multcolib.org www.multcolib.org -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From mariant at dpls.lib.or.us Sat Sep 13 09:34:32 2008 From: mariant at dpls.lib.or.us (marian thomas) Date: Sat, 13 Sep 2008 09:34:32 -0700 Subject: [Libs-Or] Librarian III, Adult Collections, Deschutes Public Library (Bend, Oregon) Message-ID: <396AD432920F5645B8F26ECC47D834430480BB93@exchange2k.dpls.lib.or.us> The Deschutes Public Library is a dynamic and innovative library district. The district is currently seeking a proactive, creative, and service-oriented, upper level librarian. The librarian will primarily manage the collection development of adult materials. Knowledge of standard public library books, music and film collections, as well as popular reading materials, is essential. The position requires an MLS and three years experience demonstrating successful and progressive adult collection processes and results. The successful candidate will be a self-starter and effective in teams. Position closes on October 10. Additional information on the Deschutes Public Library District, the community, and how to apply for this position can be found at http://www.gossagesager.com/DeschutesCDad.htm -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From iamalibrarian at gmail.com Mon Sep 15 13:47:54 2008 From: iamalibrarian at gmail.com (K. Shuyler) Date: Mon, 15 Sep 2008 13:47:54 -0700 Subject: [Libs-Or] Join the InfoCamp revolution! Message-ID: <5298f5dd0809151347r704c04ccpae6e8d70f604429a@mail.gmail.com> What's so revolutionary about InfoCamp? InfoCamp gives the power to the people! It turns the traditional conference structure upside-down, with most of the conference content being designed and delivered by the people who attend. The result is a highly collaborative, vibrant atmosphere in which participants can discuss nascent ideas, emerging technologies, thorny problems, practical suggestions, and current issues. InfoCamp Seattle 2008 is an unconference about librarianship, information architecture, user-centered design, information management, and related topics. Anyone interested in these issues is invited! InfoCamp Seattle 2008 September 27-28 http://www.infocamp.info Join the InfoCamp revolution! Revolution has never been so fun! Thanks, Aaron, Andy, Corprew, Genevieve, Joshua, Kathryn, Kristen, and Rachel Your InfoCamp Seattle 2008 Organizers From pogoids at gmail.com Mon Sep 15 15:07:11 2008 From: pogoids at gmail.com (Renee B) Date: Mon, 15 Sep 2008 15:07:11 -0700 Subject: [Libs-Or] INTERLIBRARY LUSH - volume one! A monthly meetup for Portland area librarians - next Thursday, September 25th [plus special screening of STORM CENTER!] Message-ID: Hello Portland area librarians, archivists, library workers, MLS students, etc.! After a long, hard, trying day of reference interviews, shelving, accessioning, cataloging, relational database construction, haggling with book jobbers, circulating books and DVDs do you find yourself in need of a drink [or two, or three, or more]? Perhaps a little loosely library-related fun? Then INTERLIBRARY LUSH is just the thing for you! Interlibrary Lush is an informal monthly gathering for all Portland area librarians and information professionals to come together to share info, indulge in fine [or not so fine] libations, and have an all-around swell time. *Please join us for the first ILL meetup at Plan B Bar* [formerly known as Acme] - a snazzy joint with pinball tables and a veggie/vegan-friendly menu! Date: Thursday, September 25th Location: 1305 SE 8th Ave. Time: 7p And in special preparation for BANNED BOOKS WEEK we will be showing the 1956 film STORM CENTER starring Bette Davis as Alicia "Remove Those Books over My Dead Body" Hull, the small town librarian who stands her ground and refuses to let censorship penetrate her library shelves. More information is available via the world wide web at: Myspace: *myspace.com/interlibrarylush* Facebook group: *http://tinyurl.com/55q3dt* And for a larger version of THE SHOCKINGLY VIBRANT FLYER [<--- warning] see: *http://tinyurl.com/567bjy* Questions? 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Libraries may order copies of the book at the same time, $15.75. www.recordedbooks.com 1 - Apples to Oregon Written By: Deborah Hopkinson Narrated By: Jessica Almasy Being the (Slightly) True Narrative of How a Brave Pioneer Father Brought Apples, Peaches, Pears, Plums, Grapes, & Cherries (and Children) Across the ... Unabridged CD ( C3656 - 1 CDs ) $15.75 Unabridged Cassette ( 98319 - 1 Cassettes ) $15.75 Linda V. Malone Adult Services Manager West Linn Public Library 1595 Burns St. West Linn, OR 97068 503.656.7853, x3012 503.656.2746 (fax) -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From paynter at pdx.edu Tue Sep 16 09:24:29 2008 From: paynter at pdx.edu (Robin A. Paynter) Date: Tue, 16 Sep 2008 09:24:29 -0700 Subject: [Libs-Or] New eLearning Opportunities Available from ACRL Message-ID: <48CFDDBD.2060503@pdx.edu> ACRL is excited to announce registration for upcoming eLearning events! Space is limited, so reserve your seat today! *The Role of the Librarian in Combating Student Plagiarism* Format: 90 Minute Webcast Date: September 23, 2008 -- 11 A.M. Pacific | 12:00 P.M. Mountain | 1:00 P.M. Central | 2:00 P.M. Eastern Presenter: Lynn Lampert *Description* Like other educators, librarians are aware of the growing instances of student plagiarism and academic dishonesty that take place on college campuses. Librarians frequently anecdotally discuss discipline faculty's revulsion toward the growth of student plagiarism that has seemingly grown in tandem with our society's dependence on digital texts found on the Internet. We acknowledge that this problem is often an effective hook to convince reluctant faculty to bring students into the library for instruction. However once we get these professors and students into our library classrooms, we typically have a hard time presenting curricular content that focuses on anti-plagiarism student learning outcomes and/or developing additional outreach techniques that can be included in information literacy outreach and instruction to both faculty and students. For more information on this event as well as registration, please visit the event page at http://www.acrl.org/ala/acrl/acrlproftools/plagiarism.cfm. Registration for this event is limited, so reserve your seat today! *Introduction to Website Usability* Format: ACRL Online Seminar Dates: October 6-24, 2008 Presenter: Nora Dimmock *Description:** *For very little investment in staff hours and training you can reap tremendous benefits by connecting with the users of your library website and web based applications through usability testing. This three-week course is designed for the librarian or library IT staff person who is interested in setting up a usability program but doesn't know where to begin. Through a combination of reading assignments, online discussions, and hands-on activities, students will: ? Deepen their understanding of the value of usability testing when developing new web-based systems and services for their library. ? Develop a test protocol that meets their institutions requirements for research studies involving human subjects testing. ? Devise a strategy for recruiting test subjects from different user groups. ? Learn the most commonly used types of tests and where they fit into the iterative design cycle.** For more information on this event as well as registration, please visit the event page at http://www.acrl.org/ala/acrl/acrlproftools/Website_Usability.cfm. Registration for this event is limited, so reserve your seat today!. * Webcasts take place in an interactive, online classroom environment with one user/one login. *If you select the group rate, one person must register, login, and keyboard during the event.* A group registration allows an institution to project the Webcast to participants in the same location. Questions? Please contact Jon Stahler at jstahler at ala.org . ******** ACRL is a division of the American Library Association (ALA), representing more than 13,000 academic and research librarians and interested individuals. ACRL is the only individual membership organization in North America that develops programs, products and services to meet the unique needs of academic and research librarians. Its initiatives enable the higher education community to understand the role that academic libraries play in the teaching, learning and research environments. FYI, Robin -- Portland State University logo *Robin Paynter* Social Sciences Librarian 220D Library Portland State University 503.725.4501 503.725.4524 paynter at pdx.edu http://www.pdx.edu/library/paynter.html "The fragmentation of rational knowledge in the postmodern world has produced a focus on information that is unaware of its history." -- Marcus Breen (1997) -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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The Project Manager will be under contract with the Oregon Library Association. The Project Manager of the Amo Leer project will: * Attend all meetings of the Amo Leer Task Force (up to 5 during this time period) * Provide weekly e-mail updates to the Task Force on project activities * Develop the application for libraries to apply for materials * Distribute the application to all qualified libraries * Receive and review all applications and provide them to the Amo Leer Task Force * Contact all applicants and notify them if they have been selected or not for the Amo Leer project * Put out a bid to vendors to provide 20 sets ($9,000/700+ books each) of core Spanish/English and Spanish children's books aimed at 3rd grade reading level and lower * Review the bids and make a vendor recommendation to the Task Force * Work with the Task Force to finalize the selection of materials * Manage the contract, obtaining the appropriate CSD and OLA signatures and appropriate filings with OLA for billing and payments * Contact the participating libraries and assist them in selecting their materials * Order the materials and arrange for their delivery to the participating libraries * Consult with the participating libraries in adding these materials to their collections (cataloging data and jackets and other processing will be done by the vendor, etc). The participating libraries will do any local processing and add the records to their catalog. * Develop, with input from the Amo Leer Task Force, promotional and training materials for the participating libraries to assist them in utilizing the collections in the best manner possible. This will include a sticker to place on all materials noting the AMO LEER project. * Develop and print or upload web-based materials for promotion or training * Schedule and arrange for training sessions conducted by the Amo Leer Task Force members for the participating libraries * Develop the statistical report for participating libraries to begin their statistic gathering at time of the grant award and at the end of the grant cycle The Project Manager will work on this project from September/October, 2008 until April/May, 2009 (seven months) with time spent to be approximately 200 hours. (Please see attached document for a full description of the grant project.) The proposal should include: * Experience and background managing projects * Library experience and background * Experience working with Spanish speaking communities * Work plan and cost Please submit the proposal to: Molly Carlisle, molly at tigard-or.gov, Amo Leer Task Force chair, by Wednesday, September 17, 2008. For questions: molly at tigard-or.gov Molly L. Carlisle Youth Services Supervisor Tigard Public Library molly at tigard-or.gov 503-718-2519 Schedule: Sunday-Thursday, 9:30-6 (except Tuesday, 12-8:30) -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From BJQUINLAN at cityofsalem.net Tue Sep 16 16:59:05 2008 From: BJQUINLAN at cityofsalem.net (BJ quinlan) Date: Tue, 16 Sep 2008 16:59:05 -0700 Subject: [Libs-Or] Half-time Teen Librarian position available Message-ID: <48CFE5DF.0138.00B0.0@cityofsalem.net> 5 FTE Career Teen Librarian position A Teen Services Librarian is needed at Salem Public Library. Join our energetic, creative Youth Services team as you focus on helping to create a new Teen Center for the library. This librarian will be responsible for YA collection development, programs, outreach and reference/reader's advisory services for middle and high school students. Please see the complete job posting at: http://www.cityofsalem.net/system/galleries/download/CurrentJobOpenings/Librarian_YA_9-08.pdf If you have questions about this position, please contact BJ Quinlan at 503-588-6039 or bjquinlan at cityofsalem.net From reed_ann at oslmac.osl.state.or.us Wed Sep 17 08:12:32 2008 From: reed_ann at oslmac.osl.state.or.us (Ann Reed) Date: Wed, 17 Sep 2008 08:12:32 -0700 Subject: [Libs-Or] Report from the National Center for Education Statistics - "Projections of Education Statistics to 2017." Message-ID: The National Center for Education Statistics within the Institute of Education Sciences has released the report "Projections of Education Statistics to 2017." This publication provides projections for key education statistics. It includes statistics on enrollment, graduates, teachers, and expenditures in elementary and secondary schools, and enrollment and earned degrees conferred expenditures of degree-granting institutions. For the Nation, the tables, figures, and text contain data on enrollment, teachers, graduates, and expenditures for the past 14 years and projections to the year 2017. For the 50 States and the District of Columbia, the tables, figures, and text contain data on projections of public elementary and secondary enrollment and public high school graduates to the year 2017. In addition, the report includes a methodology section describing models and assumptions used to develop national and state-level projections. To view, download and print the report as a PDF file, please visit: http://nces.ed.gov/pubsearch/pubsinfo.asp?pubid=2008078 To obtain hard copy of many IES products as well as hard copy and electronic versions of hundreds of other U.S. Department of Education products please visit http://www.edpubs.org or call 1-877-433-7827 (877-4-EDPUBS). ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Ann Reed, Federal Programs Coordinator Library Development Services, Oregon State Library 250 Winter St. NE Salem, OR 07305 phone: (503) 378-5027 fax: (503) 378-6439 ann.reed at state.or.us website: www.oregon.gov/osl/ld/index.shtml From Sarah.Marsh at state.or.us Wed Sep 17 12:29:43 2008 From: Sarah.Marsh at state.or.us (Sarah Marsh) Date: Wed, 17 Sep 2008 12:29:43 -0700 Subject: [Libs-Or] Law and Political Journals for Offer from OSL Message-ID: The following titles are available from the Oregon State Library: American Law Reports (Annotated 2d series) No.1-46; 1948 Animal Law v.1, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8; 1995-2002 Environmental Law v.22 no.1-4; 1992 Harvard Journal on Legislation v.23 no.2 - v.40; 1986-2003 (missing: v.39) Journal of Small and Emerging Business Law v.1-3, v.4 no.2, v.5 no.1; 1997-2001 Law Arbitration Reports: Dispute Settlements v.1-104; 1946 (missing: no.13, 14, 21, 35, 36, 39, 41) Law Arbitration Cumulative Digest and Index with Table of Contents v.81-90, v.91-100 Mental and Physical Disability Law Reporter v.22 no.1, 4-6, v.23 no.1-2; 1998-1999 Oregon Law Review v.68 no.4 - v.83; 1989-2004 West's Education Law Reporter No.164-177; 2002 Willamette Law Review v.16 - v.38; 1979-2002 CQ Almanac 1976-1998 CQ Researcher v.2 no.1, 42; 1992 v.11 no.1-43; 2001 Legislative Studies Quarterly v.13 no.4 - v.27 no.1; 1988-2002 (missing: v.16 no.1; v.21 no.3) If you are not on the courier, we may request reimbursement for postage. 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This year?s theme is: Oregon Reads: One State, Many Stories and you are welcome to incorporate the theme into your proposals, if you feel inspired to do so.Please refer to the attached Best Practices flyer for information on creating successful program proposals. The OLA Conference will continue its tradition of asking you to secure a sponsor from an OLA unit for your proposal. To aid you, the flyer also lists groups that can sponsor programs and contact information.Please use the web forms at http://www.olaweb.org/mc/page.do?sitePageId=74389&orgId=ola to submit your proposals. The Program Committee will acknowledge receipt of proposals within three business days. Final preconference and program decisions will be made by the OLA Conference Committee and announced by October 31, 2008.OLA 2009 will once again feature showcases! The deadline for showcase submission will be in November. A separate call will go out for showcase proposals. Conference information is available at: http://www.olaweb.org/mc/page.do?sitePageId=74389&orgId=ola.Please let me know if you have any questions or need any assistance.We're looking forward to a great conference! Jane Nichols Social Sciences/Humanities Librarian Oregon State University Libraries 121 The Valley Library Corvallis, OR 97331-3411 tel: 541.737.7269 / fax:541.737.8224 jane.nichols at oregonstate.edu IM:vlibjane (meebo) _________________________________________________________________ Get more out of the Web. Learn 10 hidden secrets of Windows Live. http://windowslive.com/connect/post/jamiethomson.spaces.live.com-Blog-cns!550F681DAD532637!5295.entry?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_domore_092008 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Together we will be working with representatives from libraries and other cultural heritage organizations allowing us to move forward on '...sharing responsibility to preserve, protect and make the state's unique heritage available'." "BCR is pleased to be involved in this important project that will set the direction of digital initiatives in Nevada for the next five years," commented Brenda Bailey-Hainer, BCR president and CEO. BCR team members have extensive experience in building statewide digital collaboratives, including the Collaborative Digitization Program, now BCR's CDP, which originated in Colorado and now provides access to collections in 11 states. "The ultimate goal is to make original materials, including writings and artifacts, currently spread far and wide throughout the libraries, archives, museums and university collections of Nevada, available in a virtual environment for everyone from K-12 student to scholars and researchers to discover," stated Karen Starr, NSLA Assistant Administrator. The project runs through June 2009, and includes activities designed to define the priorities and tactical strategies to be used to implement the five-year plan. Participant groups will be comprised of primary stakeholders, including the libraries, cultural heritage institutions, state and local governments, tribes and other content owners, as well as users of the collections. About BCR BCR brings libraries together for greater success by expanding their knowledge, reach and power. They offer a broad range of solutions and their hands-on, personal attention to each member enables them to deliver effective and timely solutions that help libraries keep pace with new developments in technology and services. BCR is the nation's oldest and most established multistate library cooperative. Since 1935, the BCR team has helped libraries learn new skills, reach patrons, increase productivity and save money. BCR (Bibliographical Center for Research) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit headquartered in Aurora, Colorado. For more information, visit www.BCR.org or e-mail info at BCR.org. About Nevada State Library and Archives The Nevada State Library and Archives is a division of the Nevada Department of Cultural Affairs. The Department serves Nevada's citizens and visitors through preservation and promotion of cultural resources, cultural and information management, and education. The Department also includes the Division of Museums and History, State Historic Preservation Office, Nevada Arts Council, Comstock Historic District Commission, and the Commission for Cultural Affairs. For more information, please contact Teresa Moiola at (775) 687-8323 or visit the department's website at NevadaCulture.org. ## Brandie Baumann Communications Coordinator BCR 14394 E. Evans Ave. Aurora, CO 80014-1408 p: 303.751.6277 x110 800.397.1552 f: 303.751.9787 e: bbaumann at bcr.org www.BCR.org -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Salary and rank commensurate with qualifications and experience. Responsibilities * Assists the Library Director in overall collection management, development, and assessment; assumes responsibility for building a current, balanced collection, especially for general and multidisciplinary curricular needs. * Works with Library Faculty to manage and develop the library's collections; * Trains Library Faculty on collection management tools and methods; * Serves as a professional resource for collection assessment and management issues; * Works closely with the Library Faculty and the Academic Departments and Programs to establish and execute ongoing collection review. * Establishes, monitors, and tracks collection budget of approximately $500,000. Recommends priorities for the distribution of collection funds. * Establishes collection management policies and procedures, and oversees implementation of said policies and procedures in consultation with the Library Director and the Library Faculty. * Reviews and analyzes collections. * Coordinates collection statistics; * Conducts collection evaluation programs to assess strengths and weaknesses in all subject areas. * Keeps current on new collection development and acquisitions technology. Participates in local, regional and national professional activities as deemed appropriate. * Organizes and conducts collection management projects including weeding and gifts; ensures that written acknowledgements of gifts are promptly dispatched. * Establishes, maintains and reviews relationships with vendors and publishers. * Establishes systems for review of materials in need of repair, replacement or withdrawal. * Serves on reference desk and participates in the library instruction program, including some nights and weekends. Qualifications Required: * ALA-accredited masters degree in library or information science or foreign equivalent. * A clear understanding of the disciplines that constitute the liberal arts as well as demonstrated knowledge of current and emerging trends, issues, and best practices in academic library collection development, scholarly communications, and assessment. * Two to three years of experience in an academic library performing collection management and /or acquisitions, with knowledge of trends and practices in information access, acquisitions and collection development. * Experience with staff-side functions of a major integrated library system. * Experience with budgeting in a library setting. * Highly proficient with Excel, Access or other spreadsheet software * Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills and the ability to display imagination, ingenuity, and humor in solving problems and working with people. * Successful completion of an employment and criminal history background check required. Preferred: * Experience with electronic management systems like Serials Solutions, Ebsco A to Z, etc. and the use of their report functions to gather and distribute use statistics, report coverage overlap, etc. * Experience with analysis of patron use of library collections, including all physical and bibliographic formats * Experience with evaluation and withdrawal of traditional print materials * Experience with or knowledge of licensing electronic resources and copyright issues. * Experience working with library material vendors * Experience with III Millennium * Professional experience in a liberal arts environment About St. Edward's University Founded in 1885 by the Congregation of Holy Cross, St. Edward's University is a private, Catholic liberal arts institution of more than 5,300 diverse students located in Austin, Texas. St. Edward's emphasizes critical thinking and ethical practices, as well as small classes, personalized learning and exciting internship opportunities. The community atmosphere extends to the more than 900 faculty and staff who work together to make the university a welcoming yet challenging environment for students. It is an exciting time to be part of the St. Edward's community, as the university pursues an ambitious plan to be recognized as one of the best small universities in the country. How to apply Review of applications will begin on October 13, 2008, and applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Send letter of application, resume, and names of three references to: Tina Herman Buck, Scarborough-Phillips Library, C/M Box 1037; St. Edward's University, 3001 S. Congress Ave., Austin, TX 78704-8492. St. Edward's University is an equal opportunity employer and hires only U.S. citizens and documented workers. Posted: 09/12/08 Available: Immediately Download an Employment Application Thomas W. Leonhardt Director, Scarborough-Phillips Library St. Edwards University 3001 South Congress Avenue Austin, TX 78704-6489 512.448.8470 fax 512.448.8737 cell 512.228.0480 thomasl at stedwards.edu http://www.libr.stedwards.edu -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From rsimmons at secstate.wa.gov Fri Sep 19 09:27:13 2008 From: rsimmons at secstate.wa.gov (Simmons, Rand) Date: Fri, 19 Sep 2008 09:27:13 -0700 Subject: [Libs-Or] Job Announcement: Special Collections Librarian - Washington State Library Message-ID: The Office of the Secretary of State, Washington State Library is recruiting for one full-time, permanent Special Collections Librarian (Library & Archival Professional 3). This is a direct employment opportunity and the recruitment announcement may be viewed at: http://www.secstate.wa.gov/office/employment.aspx; choose Special Collections Librarian (08 LAP3 SL 0431). Please share this announcement with anyone who may be interested. 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Perhaps you're uncertain if you have > the technology or time to integrate these communication tools into > your organization. > You can learn all that you need to know about blogging, wikis and RSS > feeds by enrolling now in one of our popular Keep Up! workshops. We'll > take a look at examples of good library blogs and wikis, and maybe > even a few bad examples. We'll discuss what makes them fall into each > category, and how you can avoid the latter. > We'll discuss where RSS fits into the picture with each of these > technologies, and how you can leverage RSS feeds to keep your patrons > and staff up to date, even if they don't use a feed reader (and we'll > talk about those as well). 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URL: From BJQUINLAN at cityofsalem.net Fri Sep 19 12:28:07 2008 From: BJQUINLAN at cityofsalem.net (BJ quinlan) Date: Fri, 19 Sep 2008 12:28:07 -0700 Subject: [Libs-Or] 2008 Performer's Showcase Message-ID: <48D39AD9.0138.00B0.0@cityofsalem.net> 2008 Performer's Showcase September 27, 9:30 am - 5 pm Salem Public Library Just a reminder that the Performer's Showcase, which occurs once every two years, will be held next Saturday, Sept. 27 from 9:30 to 5:00 at Salem Public Library. If you plan to come and haven't yet registered, please do so before Monday. I will be taking the manual to the printers on Monday and will base the number of copies to print on the number of folks registered to come. I would hate to run out of manuals on the Showcase day. Also, please don't forget to pass this information on to other folks in your community - teachers, PTA leaders, Parks and Recreation staff, and others - who might be interested in learning about children's performers. Performers from all over the Northwest will preview 5 minutes of their work. Each audience member receives a manual that includes one page of information about each performer and provides all the information needed to schedule an event. Please note the extended hours, which are necessary due to the tremendous response we've have from performers this year. The lunch will be brown bag, as the lunch break is only one-half hour, so don't forget to bring your lunch with you. Doors will open at 9:00 a.m. The cost to attend is $10, payable by check or credit card to "OLA CSD" https://web.memberclicks.com/mc/quickForm/viewForm.do?orgId=ola&formId=48996. Please register no later than Saturday, September 20 in order to allow time for the printing of a sufficient number of manuals. Contact BJ Quinlan at 503.588.6039 or email if you have questions. From BJQUINLAN at cityofsalem.net Fri Sep 19 12:37:24 2008 From: BJQUINLAN at cityofsalem.net (BJ quinlan) Date: Fri, 19 Sep 2008 12:37:24 -0700 Subject: [Libs-Or] 2008 Summer Reading Evaluations Message-ID: <48D39D06.0138.00B0.0@cityofsalem.net> Thank you to all of the wonderful libraries that submitted their summer reading evaluations already. If you have not submitted your evaluation, please do so by Tuesday, September 30. With the legislative session beginning in January, the State Library staff needs our statistics! The evaluation form is available on the OLA CSD website: https://web.memberclicks.com/mc/quickForm/viewForm.do?orgId=ola&formId=48488 Please fill out the form online and submit it directly from there in order to expedite the creation of a spreadsheet with all the library statistics included. You may want to print a copy of the form to use as a working copy as you develop your answers, then fill out the online form all at once. This would be tremendously appreciated. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact BJ Quinlan at 503-588-6039 or by email at bjquinlan at cityofsalem.net . From Shawna.Gandy at OHS.org Fri Sep 19 14:29:03 2008 From: Shawna.Gandy at OHS.org (Shawna Gandy) Date: Fri, 19 Sep 2008 14:29:03 -0700 Subject: [Libs-Or] Beaverton: FREE Disaster Preparedness Workshop Message-ID: <20DC63F6B5C9C344A318BAE3476AEA8941AD6F589B@ohsexch.ohs.local> Just a few spots are left for the last Oregon WESTPAS Disaster Preparedness Workshop Prepare a disaster plan for your institution - and more - in two easy sessions. Sign up now! Protecting Library & Archive Collections: Disaster Preparedness, Response & Recovery Beaverton, Oregon: Part 1: Thursday, October 16, 2008, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Part 2: Thursday, November 13, 2008, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Beaverton City Library Workshop instructor: Kris Kern is the Preservation Librarian at Portland State University and is chair of the Portland Area Library System's Disaster Recovery Group. ************************************************************************ The "Protecting Library & Archive Collections" workshops are presented in a 2-part sequence to produce the following outcomes for disaster preparedness activities: * Complete a disaster plan by the end of Part 2. * Learn how to train staff to implement your plan effectively. * Set pre- and post-disaster action priorities for your collections. * Learn how to use practical decision-making skills during an emergency. * Experience salvage procedures for books, documents, and non-print media. The workshop days are scheduled four weeks apart. Participants will prepare short assignments prior to the first session; between sessions, they will undertake additional assignments resulting in a completed disaster plan at the end of Part 2. Upon completion, the institution will be invited to join an informal network of WESTPAS trained personnel to provide mutual aid in the event of emergencies involving collections in the region. Who should attend: Administrators and staff responsible for emergency preparedness, response and decision-making, in all types of libraries and archives. By registering for the workshop, the institution commits to supporting the attendee(s) to achieve the workshop's disaster preparedness goals. When possible, please send two attendees from a library or archive so they can work together on the disaster preparedness activities. Cost: No charge to the institution. Funding provided by the National Endowment for the Humanities and co-sponsored by the Oregon State Library. Registration: Pre-registration required. Register online. For Beaverton: http://tinyurl.com/5w2m6n For registration assistance contact: Kathy Krause krause at plsinfo.org For general & content information contact: Julie Page jpage at westpas.org -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From KStarr at nevadaculture.org Fri Sep 19 15:32:27 2008 From: KStarr at nevadaculture.org (Karen Starr) Date: Fri, 19 Sep 2008 15:32:27 -0700 Subject: [Libs-Or] Nevada Request for Bid (RFB) - Online Reference Service Workshops Message-ID: <110A13A00E198546B662E8E126F5FF25474E56@MX3.STATE.NV.US> The Nevada State Library and Archives has issued a request for bid (RFB) seeking vendors to provide four workshops covering online reference services. This work is to be completed by June 30, 2008. 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Academic libraries already do a fair amount in this area of collection development with their regional depositories and collaborative collection development. My focus, however, is public libraries (there?s always a catch!). Could you point me in the direction of libraries in Oregon that you believe have last copy collections, or barring that, libraries that come to mind as ?good sources? for a comprehensive collection? For example, in California, I know the San Francisco Public Library has a ?Last Copy Policy? component in their collection development/management policy. Or Los Angeles Public Library has an extensive California fiction collection. I did find that the New Hampshire State Library has a last copy repository for New Hampshire fiction. I am very appreciative of any leads you might be able to give me. 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If you have questions or need to obtain a copy of the RFB, please contact me at hvanvalkenburgh at nevadaculture.org or at 775-684-3322. Holly ********************************* Holly Van Valkenburgh Library Planning & Development Nevada State Library & Archives 100 North Stewart Street Carson City, Nevada 89701 775-684-3322 phone 775-684-3311 fax -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From susansm at multcolib.org Fri Sep 19 17:43:29 2008 From: susansm at multcolib.org (SMALLSREED Susan) Date: Fri, 19 Sep 2008 17:43:29 -0700 Subject: [Libs-Or] 2009 Mock Printz Award Workshop now open for registration Message-ID: <87362AE512D87A4C9AACA090D52BD1B5DB74FF@EXCH1.co.multnomah.or.us> (Cross posted to OYAN, CSD and Libs-OR listservs) OYAN, in partnership with Multnomah County Library, is happy to offer teen literature lovers the opportunity to select an Oregon winner of the Michael L. Printz Award. Teens are welcome to participate! A booklist of 11 starred review YA titles will be sent to participants upon registration. Read the titles and come prepared to share your thoughts and vote for the best YA book of the year! The details: Saturday, January 17, 2009 1-5:00 p.m. US Bank Room @ Central Library, Multnomah County Library 801 SW 10th Ave. Portland, OR 97205 503.988.5123 To register: send an email to susansm at multcolib.org with name, address, phone, & email of all participants. Registration Deadline: October 31, 2008 To learn more about the Michael L. Printz Award: http://www.ala.org/ala/yalsa/booklistsawards/printzaward/Printz.cfm. Hope to see you in January! Susan Susan J. Smallsreed, Youth Librarian Northwest Library, Multnomah County Library 2300 NW Thurman St. Portland, OR 97210 503.988.5560 susansm at multcolib.org www.multcolib.org -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From micheles at mcmc.net Mon Sep 22 11:26:04 2008 From: micheles at mcmc.net (Michele Spatz) Date: Mon, 22 Sep 2008 11:26:04 -0700 Subject: [Libs-Or] Publication Announcement: Consumer Health Message-ID: <48D780CC0200009F0001F82A@216.110.207.44> Dear Colleagues,I?m writing to announce the recent publication of my book, Answering Consumer Health Questions: the Medical Library Association Guide for Reference Librarians published by Neal-Schuman. The book explores the reference transaction from a behavioral point of view and offers appropriate responses to the many types of circumstances that librarians must deal with each day when providing health reference service. The seven chapters cover:Professional Practice: Understanding and Reaching Out to Consumer Health Information SeekersProfessional Interactions: Communication Guidelines and StrategiesProfessional Ethics of Providing Health InformationLegal Issues in Health Information DeliveryServing the Health Information Needs of Diverse IndividualsThe Difficult PatronSelf-care for the Health Information Provider My background as MLA instructor for two consumer health CE courses, my experience as director of a university medical school library, and my 16+ years as a consumer health librarian for Mid-Columbia Medical Center, a rural hospital in north central Oregon , have given me a unique perspective from which to write this book. For more information please visit:www.neal-schuman.com/bdetail.php?isbn=9781555706326 Thanks for the opportunity to share this announcement with you!All best,Michele Michele Spatz, M.S., Director Planetree Health Resource Center of Mid-Columbia Medical Center 200 E. 4th St. The Dalles, OR 97058 (phone) 541-296-8444 (fax) 541-296-6054 email: micheles at mcmc.net Recently Published: Answering Consumer Health Questions... http://www.neal-schuman.com/bdetail.php?isbn=9781555706326 CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This e-mail message (including attachments) is covered by the Electronic Communications Privacy Act, 18 U.S.C. 2510-2521, and is intended only for the person or entity to which it is addressed and may contain confidential and/or privileged material. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure, dissemination, copying, forwarding or distribution is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender by reply e-mail and destroy all copies of the original message. 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The current list is at http://www.sos.state.or.us/bbook/cultural/media/media02.htm Please make your suggestions directly to me by Friday, September 26, 2008 so they can be considered. Thank you in advance for your efforts. Eugene Newbill Acquisitions & Serials Specialist Government Research Services Oregon State Library 250 Winter St NE Salem OR 97301-3950 503-378-5025 eugene.newbill at state.or.us -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From bnavarro at BCR.ORG Tue Sep 23 10:30:17 2008 From: bnavarro at BCR.ORG (Bobbi Navarro) Date: Tue, 23 Sep 2008 11:30:17 -0600 Subject: [Libs-Or] BCR WebLive Workshop Announcement Message-ID: Understanding the OCLC Authority Record - Online http://www.bcr.org/training/schedule/programdetail.php?programid=186 Description: This workshop concentrates on authority records in OCLC - those for personal names, corporate names, geographic names, subjects and titles. We'll discuss the structure of the MARC authority record as it displays in OCLC cataloging interfaces, including many of the fixed field elements. Looking at the broader picture, we'll talk about the purpose of authority data and how it works with the headings in bibliographic records to improve a catalog's organization and users' ability to navigate through it and find the resources they need and want. NOTE: This course is designed for individual participation. Regardless of whether you attend as an individual or as a group, the fee for this online workshop will be charged for each person who views the session. All participants must register separately. Who Should Attend: Anyone with responsibility for cataloging or bibliographic database maintenance who wants to learn more about OCLC authority records. Beginners to the subject are more than welcome. Sites & Dates: Online - WebLive 10/7/2008? 1:00?PM - 3:00?PM AND 10/9/2008? 1:00?PM - 3:00?PM All times listed are in Mountain Time. Fees: BCR members -- $110.00 Nonmembers -- $160.00 1 BCR training voucher accepted as payment. Register now: http://www.bcr.org/training/workshops/register.html ***************************************************** Bobbi Navarro BCR Training & OCLC Services 14394 East Evans Avenue Aurora, CO 80014 Email: bnavarro at bcr.org Phone: 303.751.6277 / 800.397.1552 ext 126 Fax: 303.751.9787 ***************************************************** From bnavarro at BCR.ORG Tue Sep 23 13:57:40 2008 From: bnavarro at BCR.ORG (Bobbi Navarro) Date: Tue, 23 Sep 2008 14:57:40 -0600 Subject: [Libs-Or] Oregon - BCR Workshop Announcement Message-ID: SCCTP Advanced Serials Cataloging http://www.bcr.org/training/schedule/programdetail.php?programid=175 Description SCCTP Advanced Serials Cataloging (formerly CONSER Advanced Serials Cataloging) is a two-day workshop focusing on the original cataloging of printed serials, though the instructions are applicable to serials in any format. It is based on the 2002 revision of Chapter 12 of the Anglo-American Cataloguing Rules (AACR2), Library of Congress Rule Interpretations, the MARC 21 Format for Bibliographic Data and CONSER-specific policies and practices set forth in the CONSER Cataloging Manual and CONSER Editing Guide. It addresses some of the more complex aspects of serials cataloging, including uniform titles, links and designations, as well as the cataloging of supplements, cumulations, reprints, microform reproductions and conference publications. These workshops are offered in cooperation with the Serials Cataloging Cooperative Training Program (SCCTP). Under the auspices of the Cooperative Online Serials Cataloging Program (CONSER), the SCCTP provies authoritative training materials and trained serials experts to enable broad-ranging education in the field of serials cataloging. Who Should Attend The course is designed for catalogers who perform original or extensive copy cataloging of serials in any format or who have at least taken the BCR workshop, SCCTP Basic Serials Cataloging. Sites & Dates Oregon State Library - Room 103 Two Day Workshop 10/28/2008? 9:00?AM - 4:00?PM 10/29/2008? 9:00?AM - 4:00?PM Fees BCR members -- $310.00 Nonmembers -- $410.00 2 BCR training voucher accepted as payment. Register now: http://www.bcr.org/training/workshops/register.html ___________________________________________________________________________ CONSER Standard Record http://www.bcr.org/training/schedule/programdetail.php?programid=247 Description Shrinking budgets, and cataloging costs which don't, have forced library technical services departments to provide access to an increasing number of library resources with fewer available staff. Over a year's work by members of CONSER (the Cooperative Online Serials Program) has resulted in simplifying the process of serials cataloging. The CONSER "standard record" was developed to focus cataloging efforts on providing, for serials publications, those record elements necessary to help library users find, identify, select and obtain the resources they need and want. New CONSER cataloging guidelines for creating a standard record were implemented on June 1, 2007. This workshop provides an overview of these new guidelines and practice in applying them. Who Should Attend The workshop is designed for catalogers who have experience with CONSER serials cataloging practice, or who have taken BCR's SCCTP Basic Serials Cataloging workshop. Prerequisites: BCR's SCCTP Basic Serials Cataloging or CONSER serials cataloging practice. Sites & Dates Oregon State Library- Room 103 10/30/2008? 9:00?AM - 12:00?PM Fees BCR members -- $110.00 Nonmembers -- $160.00 1 BCR training voucher accepted as payment. Register now: http://www.bcr.org/training/workshops/register.html ***************************************************** Bobbi Navarro BCR Training & OCLC Services 14394 East Evans Avenue Aurora, CO 80014 Email: bnavarro at bcr.org Phone: 303.751.6277 / 800.397.1552 ext 126 Fax: 303.751.9787 ***************************************************** From bnavarro at BCR.ORG Tue Sep 23 11:32:26 2008 From: bnavarro at BCR.ORG (Bobbi Navarro) Date: Tue, 23 Sep 2008 12:32:26 -0600 Subject: [Libs-Or] BCR WebLive Workshop Announcement Message-ID: WorldCat Resource Sharing Basics - Online http://www.bcr.org/training/schedule/programdetail.php?programid=242 Description This three-day online workshop is designed for users who borrow or lend through the OCLC Interlibrary Loan service. Day 1: Borrowing Learn to create borrowing requests for returnable items such as books and DVDs and for non-returnable items (i.e. copies). This part of the session will demonstrate the use of custom holdings and local data records to create efficiencies in the interlibrary loan workflow. We will also complete all actions required to bring a request through the entire interlibrary loan cycle. Day 2: WorldCat Resource Sharing Lending Manage incoming requests and gain familiarity with the Request Manager categories. In this half of the workshop, you will learn to use batch processing in order to update and print requests in your lending cycle and administer your work more effectively. Day 3: WorldCat Resource Sharing Administrative Functions Access the FirstSearch administrative module to create data records that eliminate repetitive data entry. Participants will devise constant data and saved notes, review the use and implementation of IFM (ILL Fee Management) as well as create custom holdings groups, custom holdings paths and direct request profile to improve service in all aspects of resource sharing. Time will also be spent updating and maintaining records in the ILL Policies Directory. NOTE: This course is designed for individual participation. Regardless of whether you attend as an individual or as a group, the fee for this online workshop will be charged for each person who views the session. All participants must register separately. Who Should Attend Library staff who want to acquire the basic skills needed to do OCLC ILL using WorldCat Resource Sharing. Sites & Dates Online - WebLive 10/15/2008? 10:00?AM - 12:00?PM AND 10/16/2008? 10:00?AM - 12:00?PM AND 10/17/2008? 10:00?AM - 12:00?PM All times listed are in Mountain Time. Fees BCR members -- $135.00 Nonmembers -- $185.00 1 BCR training voucher accepted as payment. Register now: http://www.bcr.org/training/workshops/register.html ***************************************************** Bobbi Navarro BCR Training & OCLC Services 14394 East Evans Avenue Aurora, CO 80014 Email: bnavarro at bcr.org Phone: 303.751.6277 / 800.397.1552 ext 126 Fax: 303.751.9787 ***************************************************** From Sarah.Marsh at state.or.us Wed Sep 24 08:57:48 2008 From: Sarah.Marsh at state.or.us (Sarah Marsh) Date: Wed, 24 Sep 2008 08:57:48 -0700 Subject: [Libs-Or] Health Journals for Offer from OSL Message-ID: <5173DE5E-F1A2-4D49-9AD0-C3439D597C03@oslmac.osl.state.or.us> The following items are available from the Oregon State Library: American Journal of Psychiatry v.140 - 158; 1983-2001 Community Mental Health Journal v.21 no.4, v.23 no.1, 3-4, v.24 no.1-4, v.26 no.4-5, v.27 no.1, 2, 5; 1971-1991 Future of Children v.2 no.1- v.14 no.2; 1992-2004 Health Affairs v.5 no.2 - v.21 no.1, v.22 no.5, v.23 no.2-3, v.24 no.1, 3, 4, 6, v.25 no.2, 5; 1986-2006 (missing v.16 no.2) Health Services Research v.28 no.4 - v.31 no.3; 1993-1996 Hospital and Community Psychiatry v.17 no.1, v.25 no.1, v.31 no.7 - v.45 no.12; 1966-1994 (missing: v.31 no.10, v.32 no.4, v.32 no.6, v.32 no.11, v.33 no.8, v.34 no.7-9, v.35 no.2-12, v.39 no.4, v.39 no.10, v.41 no.7, v.43 no.11, v.44 no.12, v.45 no.1, 3, 7) International Journal of Epidemiology v.20 no.1-2 1991 v.24 no.1 - v.26 no.6; 1995-1997 International Journal of Offender Therapy and Comparative Criminology v.33 no.3 - v.37 no.4; 1989-1993 (missing: v.33 no.4, v.34 no.4) Journal of Mental Health Administration v.20 no.1 - v.24 no.2; 1993-1997 (missing: v.20 no.3, 4, v.21 no.1, v.23 no. 1, 2, v.24 no.1) Journal of NIH Research v.1 no.3 - v.6 no.10; 1989-1994 (missing: v.1 no.5-12, v.2 no.5, 12, v.4 no.12) Journal of Practical Psychiatry and Behavioral Health v.4 no.5, v.5 no.1-5, v.6 no.1; 1998-2000 Journal of Psychiatric Practice v.6 no.1; 2000 Journal of Public Health Management and Practice v.1 no.2; 1995 New Directions For Mental Health Services No.45-49, 51-53, 59, 71; 1990-1996 Psychiatric Annals v.16 no.4 - v.17 no.9; 1986-1987 v.18 no.5 - v.18 no.11; 1988 Psychiatric Rehabilitation Journal 19/1 Sum 95 - 26/2 Fall 2002 Psychiatric Services v.46 no.1 - v.53 no.9, v.56 no.11-12, v.57 no.4, v.58 no.1, 6; 1995-2007 (missing: v.50 no.4, v.51 no.2-12, v.52 no.1, v.52 no.5, v.52 no.7, v.53 no.3, 5-7) Psychosocial Rehabilitation Journal v.9 no.4, v.10 no.2, v.13 no.4, v.15 no.3-4, v.16 no.3-4, v.17 no.1-3, v.18 no.3; 1986-1995 Schizophrenia Bulletin v.5 no.3 - v.10 no.1; 1979-1984 (missing v.6 no.1, 4, v.7 no.1, 3-4, v.8 no.1,4) v.14 no.4 - v.18 no.2; 1988-1992 (missing v.15 no.1) v.25 no.2 - v.27 no.4; 1999-2001 (missing v.26 no.3) If you are not on the courier, we may request reimbursement for postage. We don't usually ask for reimbursement if it's under $5.00. Thanks, Sarah Sarah Marsh Technical Services Specialist Government Research Services Oregon State Library 250 Winter St NE Salem, OR 97301 sarah.marsh at state.or.us 503-378-5434 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From paynter at pdx.edu Wed Sep 24 13:17:11 2008 From: paynter at pdx.edu (Robin A. Paynter) Date: Wed, 24 Sep 2008 13:17:11 -0700 Subject: [Libs-Or] Call for Proposals for 2009 OLA Conference In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <48DAA047.702@pdx.edu> Dear All, First my apologies that I won't be able to attend this Friday's meeting in person, and I'll try to send my comments ahead of time instead. An issue came up for the academic division last year - the scheduling of two or more academic library focused sessions at the same time and in far flung corners of the conference facility. From the master conference grid it appears that this year there will likely be two academic sessions in each time slot too. That being the case, would it be possible to locate them in adjacent and/or nearby rooms? It will make it so much easier for participants to drop in on both sessions during the time slot if they so desire. I suspect the same issues pertain to the Technical Services sponsored programs as well, so perhaps we could try whenever possible to schedule sessions sponsored by the same group in adjacent or nearby rooms? Thanks for your consideration of this proposal! Sincerely, Robin Paynter Jane Nichols wrote: > > Dear Colleagues, > > > > Planning for the 2009 OLA Conference is underway! The conference, > April 1-3, 2009, returns to the Salem Conference Center in Salem, OR. > This year?s theme is: Oregon Reads: One State, Many Stories and you > are welcome to incorporate the theme into your proposals, if you feel > inspired to do so. > > > > The Program Committee is now accepting preconference and program > proposals. Please refer to the attached Best Practices flyer for > information on creating successful program proposals. The OLA > Conference will continue its tradition of asking you to secure a > sponsor from an OLA unit for your proposal. To aid you, the flyer also > lists groups that can sponsor programs and contact information. > > > > The deadline for OLA preconference and program proposals is: SEPTEMBER > 22, 2008. Please use the web forms at > http://www.olaweb.org/mc/page.do?sitePageId=74389&orgId=ola > to > submit your proposals. The Program Committee will acknowledge receipt > of proposals within three business days. Final preconference and > program decisions will be made by the OLA Conference Committee and > announced by October 31, 2008. > > > > OLA 2009 will once again feature showcases! The deadline for showcase > submission will be in November. A separate call will go out for > showcase proposals. > > > > Key conference information is available at: > http://www.olaweb.org/mc/page.do?sitePageId=74389&orgId=ola > with > additional information coming soon. > > > > Please let me know if you have any questions or need any assistance. > > > > We're looking forward to a great conference! > > > > > > Jane Nichols > > Social Sciences/Humanities Librarian > > Oregon State University Libraries > > 121 The Valley Library > > Corvallis, OR 97331-3411 > > tel: 541.737.7269 / fax:541.737.8224 > > jane.nichols at oregonstate.edu > > IM:vlibjane (meebo) > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > Got Game? Win Prizes in the Windows Live Hotmail Mobile Summer Games > Trivia Contest Find out how. > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > _______________________________________________ > Libs-Or mailing list > Libs-Or at listsmart.osl.state.or.us > http://listsmart.osl.state.or.us/mailman/listinfo/libs-or > Hosted by the Oregon State Library. > Archives are available at: http://listsmart.osl.state.or.us/pipermail/libs-or/ -- Portland State University logo *Robin Paynter* Social Sciences Librarian 220D Library Portland State University 503.725.4501 503.725.4524 paynter at pdx.edu http://www.pdx.edu/library/paynter.html ?The fragmentation of rational knowledge in the postmodern world has produced a focus on information that is unaware of its history.? ? Marcus Breen (1997) -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Primary responsibilities: Acquisitions: * Ordering firm and standing orders: books, videos and audio recordings, creating and maintaining order records using Innovative Interfaces * Ordering electronic books, creating and maintaining order records, assisting with licensing and verifying access * Receiving these materials using Innovative Interfaces and sending invoices on for payment * Selecting appropriate vendors for orders and maintaining working relationship with library vendors * Claiming and associated order file maintenance Cataloging: * Precataloging searching on OCLC as part of the acquisitions verification process * Copy cataloging of monographs for materials that have corresponding Library of Congress cataloging using standard library protocols, OCLC, and the library's Innovative Interfaces system May train and take lead with 1 -2 student employees and assist other departmental student employees in the absence of their lead or supervisor. Required Education/Skills/Knowledge: * Education or training beyond high school required. * Exceptional organizational, analytical, interpersonal and communication skills - both written and oral * Working knowledge of standard library systems and procedures as they apply to the position including the acquisitions and cataloging subsystems of an integrated library system (preferably III) * OCLC, and microcomputer applications necessary to the position, e.g. Word, Excel, Outlook, Web based resources. * Capacity to work positively with all members of the library team as well as vendor representatives * Bachelor's degree and 1-2 years pertinent library experience, supervisory experience preferred Physical requirements of the job (e.g.: moving from floor to floor, moving equipment, working in the book stacks): Occasional lifting of heavy loads; ability to push fully loaded book cart, moving from floor to floor. How to Apply: Qualified candidates should send (electronic submissions preferred) : * A letter of interest * Current resume * Names & contact information for 3 current professional references Susan Hinken Head, Technical Services and Collection Development WW Clark Memorial Library 5000 N. Willamette Blvd Portland OR 97203 hinken at up.edu 503-943-7419 530-943-7491 (fax) Applications received on or before October 3, 2008 will receive first consideration. Starting date for this position is October 20, 2008. A background investigation check will be required before final hiring procedures can be completed. The University of Portland is a comprehensive private Catholic institution of higher learning with 3500 students. We are an EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER striving to employ personnel at all levels who will support and enhance our educational mission and purpose. Susan E. Hinken Head, Technical Services and Collection Development University of Portland, W. W. 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URL: From bbaumann at BCR.ORG Wed Sep 24 10:14:15 2008 From: bbaumann at BCR.ORG (Brandie Baumann) Date: Wed, 24 Sep 2008 11:14:15 -0600 Subject: [Libs-Or] News Release: BCR and Tutor.com Partner to Offer BCR Member Libraries Online Homework Help and Virtual Reference Message-ID: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Brandie Baumann - bcrpress at bcr.org or 303.751.6277 BCR and Tutor.com Partnership Offers Online Homework Help and Virtual Reference Aurora, Colo., September 24, 2008 -- BCR, in partnership with Tutor.com, is expanding its offerings of online tutoring services to include Live Homework Help, an award-winning one-to-one homework help service for students from five to 95, and Ask a Librarian Express, a 24/7 virtual reference service.?These personalized web resources give libraries the potential to deliver instant, expert information to their communities. BCR member libraries serve patrons at all hours of the day or night, whether or not they ever come into the library building. Live Homework Help and Ask A Librarian Express meet the challenges of this new reality and support BCR's commitment to offer libraries a broad range of solutions to help them stay current in today's quickly changing educational environment. In order to make this high-impact service accessible for libraries large and small, Tutor.com is offering special pricing through BCR. "Students today need access to, and rely on, the web to help them learn. Live Homework Help is an affordable resource that will help them achieve at a higher level," says Gillian Harrison, BCR's director for marketing and outreach. "And, Tutor.com's virtual reference service, Ask A Librarian Express, saves a library's staff and budget resources by providing assistance to patrons online 24 hours a day." For more information, contact BCR's Chris Cook (ccook at bcr.org) or visit the BCR website at www.BCR.org/. About BCR BCR brings libraries together for greater success by expanding their knowledge, reach and power. They offer a broad range of solutions and their hands-on, personal attention to each member enables them to deliver effective and timely solutions that help libraries keep pace with new developments in technology and services. BCR is the nation's oldest and most established multistate library cooperative. Since 1935, the BCR team has helped libraries learn new skills, reach new patrons, increase productivity and save money. BCR (Bibliographical Center for Research) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit headquartered in Aurora, Colorado. For more information, visit www.BCR.org or email info at BCR.org. About Tutor.com Tutor.com creates innovative, on-demand homework help and tutoring services that connect students to a professional tutor online the moment they need help in math, science, social studies or English.? Our network of over 2,000 professional tutors has delivered more than 3.5 million one-to-one tutoring sessions. Tutor.com services include Live Homework Help, an after-school program offered at over 1,800 public libraries and Ask A Librarian Express, a 24/7 virtual reference service featuring MLS and MLIS Tutor.com Librarians By Request and the library's electronic resources. Tutor.com was named to Deloitte's Technology Fast 50 Program for the New York Region in 2006 and honored as one of the 25 Best Small Companies for Women 2007 by Working Mother, and, most recently, received a Gold Award from Parent's Choice, their highest recommendation. For more information about Tutor.com's library programs, please go to: http://www.tutor.com/libraries/. Brandie Baumann Communications Coordinator BCR 14394 E. Evans Ave. Aurora, CO 80014-1408 p: 303.751.6277 x110 ??? 800.397.1552 f:? 303.751.9787 e: bbaumann at bcr.org www.BCR.org ? From rashford at georgefox.edu Wed Sep 24 20:31:39 2008 From: rashford at georgefox.edu (Robin M. Ashford) Date: Wed, 24 Sep 2008 20:31:39 -0700 Subject: [Libs-Or] Online Conference - Virtual worlds and librarianship Message-ID: Join Alliance Library System and Learning Times online for two days in Adobe Connect as we focus the discussion of virtual worlds and librarianship. We'll be convening online on October 1 and 2 to discuss topics such as, "Virtual Worlds Development", "Scaling Graduate LIS Instruction in Virtual Environments", "Academic Libraries and VirtualWorlds", "Building a Library Presence in the Virtual World of Second Life" and "Creating Educational Tools in Second Life for Libraries". A panel of the conference speakers is also scheduled in which your questions will feature prominently. To find more information about this exciting conference, go to the conference website at http://www.thevirtuallibrarian.org/ Questions? Please email info at learningtimes.net. Robin M. 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Name: 2009 NLLD WHCLIST Award.doc Type: application/msword Size: 68096 bytes Desc: not available URL: From diedre08 at gmail.com Wed Sep 24 22:13:08 2008 From: diedre08 at gmail.com (Diedre Conkling) Date: Wed, 24 Sep 2008 22:13:08 -0700 Subject: [Libs-Or] Fwd: [alacoun] Letter Opposing Secrecy in Financial Industry Bailout Plan In-Reply-To: <20080924143947.NSWFU.249732.root@mp12> References: <20080924143947.NSWFU.249732.root@mp12> Message-ID: <61ec90900809242213r33389639l95e6b86f6c7c9f3c@mail.gmail.com> FYI ============ Date: Wed, 24 Sep 2008 12:48:48 -0400 From: "Emily Sheketoff" To: "ALA Council" Cc: Subject: [alacoun] Letter Opposing Secrecy in Financial Industry Bailout Plan ALA signed onto this letter this weekend September 23, 2008 Any Federal Financial Industry Rescue Package Must Be Transparent The Honorable Christopher J. Dodd The Honorable Richard Shelby Chairman Ranking Member Senate Committee on Banking, Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Housing and Urban Affairs 534 Dirksen Senate Office Building 534 Dirksen Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20510 Washington, DC 20510 Dear Chairman Dodd and Ranking Member Shelby: We the undersigned, as advocates for open and transparent government, strongly oppose section 2(b)(2) and section 8 of the Legislative Proposal for Treasury Authority to Purchase Mortgage-Related Assets. While we hold many different views on the causes of and remedies for the current turmoil in financial markets, we are united in the belief that the legislation confers unacceptably broad powers upon the Treasury to conduct activities without transparency and accountability to the public. As written, the proposal would make any decisions by the Secretary non-reviewable by courts or administrative agencies - a certain prescription for the very kind of opacity that has contributed to the financial policy woes we face today. Equally troubling, public contracts associated with the proposal could be created outside of existing laws normally governing such actions. Few proposals in the 110th Congress can match this one for its impact on the American people. For the sake of democratic discourse, citizens deserve vigorous, timely, and accessible disclosure of all details surrounding any government decisions in response to financial market problems. Congress should respect this vital civil right by rejecting section 2(b)(2) and section 8 of the proposal now before you. At a minimum, any credible solution must address one of the current crisis' fundamental causes - corruption and other abuses of power sustained by secrecy. Otherwise, the taxpayers could end up giving $700 billion more to repeat the same disasters. Congress must prove it has learned this lesson. Any genuine solution must be grounded in transparency, with all relevant records publicly available and best practice whistleblower protection for all employees connected with the new law. Secrecy worsened this crisis, and taxpayers will not accept a law for secret solutions. What happens to our money is our business. Thank you for your attention to this important matter. If you have any questions, please contact Patrice McDermott, OpenTheGovernment.org, at 202 332 6736, or Pete Sepp, National Taxpayers Union, at 703-683-5700. Sincerely, Access Info Europe Allied Daily Newspapers of Washington American Association of University Professors American Booksellers Foundation for Free Expression American Civil Liberties Union American Library Association American Policy Center Association of Research Libraries Californians Aware Center for Financial Privacy and Human Rights Citizen Outreach Project Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington Common Cause Defending Dissent Foundation Downsize DC Essential Information FreedomWorks Fund for Constitutional Government Government Accountability Project International Association of Whistleblowers Liberty Coalition Minnesota Coalition on Open Government The Multiracial Activist National Coalition Against Censorship National Freedom of Information Coalition National Taxpayers Union National Whistleblower Center 9/11 Research Project OMB Watch OpenTheGovernment.org Project on Government Oversight Public Citizen Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press Scientific Integrity Program, Union of Concerned Scientists Semmelweis Society International Society of Professional Journalists Special Libraries Association Taxpayers for Common Sense U.S. Bill of Rights Foundation Washington Coalition for Open Government Washington Newspaper Publishers Association WhyCongressCantRead.com Woodhull Freedom Foundation Scott T. 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The 2009 conference will be held at CH2M Hill Alumni Center, Corvallis, Oregon (on the Oregon State University campus) on Friday, February 13, 2009 Proposal Submission Deadline: Monday, September 29th, 2008 The coordinating committee seeks presentations that discuss how technology is being applied within library settings and how technology is affecting library patrons and services. We strongly encourage academic, public, school, and special librarians to submit proposals. All topics relating to technology and libraries are welcome, including: Topics may include: ? Tagging used in libraries (OPAC, library thing, flickr, etc.) ? Change/innovation & organizational culture (as it relates to technology) ? User interface design and evaluation ? Implementation of Web 2.0 technologies in libraries ? Resource sharing (e.g. ILL, document delivery) ? Information literacy and instruction (distance ed. and technology use) ? Management of electronic resources, digital repositories, or digital archives ? Programming and development of computer applications to support delivery of library services ? Using social features in library technology ? Other topics related to technology in libraries are welcome Submit proposals: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=xr85d9JF_2f0Bxrv5IvZGdlA_3d_3d For examples of past presentations or more information, see: http://www.ous.edu/onlinenw/ Check out updates on our blog and subscribe to our twitter Blog link: http://onlinenw.blogspot.com/ Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/onlinenw Dawn Lowe-Wincentsen Portland Operations Librarian Oregon Institute of Technology east campus 503.725.5933 west campus 503.725.2135 email: dawn.lowe-wincentsen at oit.edu From pogoids at gmail.com Thu Sep 25 10:13:35 2008 From: pogoids at gmail.com (Renee B) Date: Thu, 25 Sep 2008 10:13:35 -0700 Subject: [Libs-Or] Interlibrary Lush - the magic happens TONIGHT! Message-ID: Hello Portland area librarians, archivists, library workers, MLS students, and so on! This is just a quick reminder that tonight [September 25th] the first Interlibrary Lush meetup will take place. *Please join us at Plan B Bar* to drink drinks, meet new folks, play pinball, eat yummy foods, watch STORM CENTER [even if the film quality may be crap, heh] and have a grand time! Date: Thursday, September 25th Location: 1305 SE 8th Ave. Time: 7p For all your Web 2.0 needs please see: Myspace: *myspace.com/interlibrarylush* Facebook group: *http://tinyurl.com/468c92* Questions? Send an e-mail to interlibrarylush[at]gmail[dot]com. Hope to see all you lovely librarians there! ^_^ Renee Bartley, Library Scientist -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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An issue came up for the academic division last year - the scheduling of two or more academic library focused sessions at the same time and in far flung corners of the conference facility. From the master conference grid it appears that this year there will likely be two academic sessions in each time slot too. That being the case, would it be possible to locate them in adjacent and/or nearby rooms? It will make it so much easier for participants to drop in on both sessions during the time slot if they so desire. I suspect the same issues pertain to the Technical Services sponsored programs as well, so perhaps we could try whenever possible to schedule sessions sponsored by the same group in adjacent or nearby rooms? Thanks for your consideration of this proposal! Sincerely, Robin Paynter Jane Nichols wrote: Dear Colleagues, Planning for the 2009 OLA Conference is underway! The conference, April 1-3, 2009, returns to the Salem Conference Center in Salem, OR. This year?s theme is: Oregon Reads: One State, Many Stories and you are welcome to incorporate the theme into your proposals, if you feel inspired to do so. The Program Committee is now accepting preconference and program proposals. Please refer to the attached Best Practices flyer for information on creating successful program proposals. The OLA Conference will continue its tradition of asking you to secure a sponsor from an OLA unit for your proposal. To aid you, the flyer also lists groups that can sponsor programs and contact information. The deadline for OLA preconference and program proposals is: SEPTEMBER 22, 2008. Please use the web forms at http://www.olaweb.org/mc/page.do?sitePageId=74389&orgId=ola to submit your proposals. The Program Committee will acknowledge receipt of proposals within three business days. Final preconference and program decisions will be made by the OLA Conference Committee and announced by October 31, 2008. OLA 2009 will once again feature showcases! The deadline for showcase submission will be in November. A separate call will go out for showcase proposals. Key conference information is available at: http://www.olaweb.org/mc/page.do?sitePageId=74389&orgId=ola with additional information coming soon. Please let me know if you have any questions or need any assistance. We're looking forward to a great conference! Jane Nichols Social Sciences/Humanities Librarian Oregon State University Libraries 121 The Valley Library Corvallis, OR 97331-3411 tel: 541.737.7269 / fax:541.737.8224 jane.nichols at oregonstate.edu IM:vlibjane (meebo) Got Game? Win Prizes in the Windows Live Hotmail Mobile Summer Games Trivia Contest Find out how. _______________________________________________ Libs-Or mailing list Libs-Or at listsmart.osl.state.or.us http://listsmart.osl.state.or.us/mailman/listinfo/libs-or Hosted by the Oregon State Library. Archives are available at: http://listsmart.osl.state.or.us/pipermail/libs-or/ -- Robin Paynter Social Sciences Librarian 220D Library Portland State University 503.725.4501 503.725.4524 paynter at pdx.edu http://www.pdx.edu/library/paynter.html ?The fragmentation of rational knowledge in the postmodern world has produced a focus on information that is unaware of its history.? ? Marcus Breen (1997) -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From mtleek at co.douglas.or.us Thu Sep 25 11:02:13 2008 From: mtleek at co.douglas.or.us (Max T. Leek) Date: Thu, 25 Sep 2008 11:02:13 -0700 Subject: [Libs-Or] PL social software policies Message-ID: I'm getting ready to "discuss" the idea of interactive library web pages with our county counsel. In the past, the lawyers have been very nervous about blogs, etc., because they think we might be creating an "open forum" which would then be out of control! Do any Oregon public libraries currently have web pages which encourage public comment-blogs, forums, online book groups, etc? If so, how are they moderated? Do they allow anonymous comments? We would be requiring registration with a valid email address (which would not, of course, be posted). I'm wondering about a "Social Software Policy" such as this one http://libwww.washoecounty.us/mod.php?mod=userpage&menu=120605&page_id=2 21. Does anyone have such a policy in place? Max Leek, Library Director Nothing Douglas County Library System is 1409 NE Diamond Lake Blvd. Simple Roseburg, OR 97470 mtleek at co.douglas.or.us -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From Sharon.Grant at ci.corvallis.or.us Thu Sep 25 11:43:23 2008 From: Sharon.Grant at ci.corvallis.or.us (Grant, Sharon) Date: Thu, 25 Sep 2008 11:43:23 -0700 Subject: [Libs-Or] Database Marketing Message-ID: Midsized public library looking for a better way to market our databases. http://www.thebestlibrary.net Currently, we do a rotating "spotlight" of a certain database on our homepage, and feature databases in our bi-monthly print newsletter and the annual letter we send out to schools. We attend local community fairs and have presented a few workshops. We also have gotten some bookmarks and other promotional materials from vendors that we display in the library. In addition our Catalog Librarian has cataloged our databases and these now display in our OPAC. We feel that our usage, especially considering the cost is not what we would like it to be. We are wondering if any public libraries have developed a database marketing plan that could be shared with us. Also, any ideas you tried that worked (or didn't) would also be most appreciated. Please feel free to either reply on or off list. Sharon Grant Adult Services Reference Librarian Corvallis-Benton County Public Library Corvallis, OR 97330 sharon.grant at ci.corvallis.or.us P.S. For those subscribed to Web4Lib and PubLib, please excuse the cross posting. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From paynter at pdx.edu Thu Sep 25 12:40:49 2008 From: paynter at pdx.edu (Robin A. Paynter) Date: Thu, 25 Sep 2008 12:40:49 -0700 Subject: [Libs-Or] Register by 9/30 for Early Bird Rate @ ACRL Oregon/Washington Fall Conference Message-ID: <48DBE941.7000101@pdx.edu> *Early bird registration ends on Tuesday 9/30 !! * *The Once & Future Catalog* October 23-24, 2008 Menucha Retreat and Conference Center , Corbett, Oregon The library catalog is in a state of transition, as new products have emerged to revolutionize the patron's experience in using this key finding tool for our collections. We will learn from libraries across the country that have led the way in transforming their library catalogs, as well as librarians from our region who can share their experience with local next generation catalog options. Please join your colleagues for two days of interesting discussion, beautiful scenery, and great company. *Keynote speakers:* * Kristin Antelman, North Carolina State University (Endeca) * Tim Daniels, Georgia Public Library Service (Georgia Library PINES) * Terry Reese, Oregon State University (Regional issues and options with next generation library catalogs) *Panel Discussion on WorldCat Local at University of Washington:* * Steve Shadle * Anne-Marie Davis * Kathleen Collins *Registration*:* ACRL-OR and ACRL-WA members: $110 Non-members: $125 Late registration: $135 *Registration includes: Thursday lunch, dinner, entertainment and lodging, Friday breakfast, and snacks. REGISTRATION FORM -- Portland State University logo *Robin Paynter* Social Sciences Librarian 220D Library Portland State University 503.725.4501 503.725.4524 paynter at pdx.edu http://www.pdx.edu/library/paynter.html "The fragmentation of rational knowledge in the postmodern world has produced a focus on information that is unaware of its history." -- Marcus Breen (1997) -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: psu_signature165x35.gif Type: image/gif Size: 1469 bytes Desc: not available URL: From cindyg at multcolib.org Thu Sep 25 12:53:45 2008 From: cindyg at multcolib.org (GIBBON Cindy) Date: Thu, 25 Sep 2008 12:53:45 -0700 Subject: [Libs-Or] PL social software policies In-Reply-To: Message-ID: Hi Max. We've just been doing a bunch of work on social software policy with our county attorney, so I have some things we can share with you. Our goal has been to create a limited public forum where we are able to moderate comments, not the full public forum that would be established if we just opened things up for comment without rules or moderation. I've got several documents we can share with you if you would like. We've also proposed programs on social software policy for both Online NW and OLA. Cindy Cindy Gibbon Senior Library Manager/ Access Services Coordinator Multnomah County Library 205 NE Russell Street Portland, OR 97212 503-988-5496 (voice) 503-988-5441 (fax) cindyg at multcolib.org -----Original Message----- From: libs-or-bounces at listsmart.osl.state.or.us [mailto:libs-or-bounces at listsmart.osl.state.or.us] On Behalf Of Max T. Leek Sent: Thursday, September 25, 2008 11:02 AM To: libs-or at listsmart.osl.state.or.us Subject: [Libs-Or] PL social software policies I'm getting ready to "discuss" the idea of interactive library web pages with our county counsel. In the past, the lawyers have been very nervous about blogs, etc., because they think we might be creating an "open forum" which would then be out of control! Do any Oregon public libraries currently have web pages which encourage public comment-blogs, forums, online book groups, etc? If so, how are they moderated? Do they allow anonymous comments? We would be requiring registration with a valid email address (which would not, of course, be posted). I'm wondering about a "Social Software Policy" such as this one http://libwww.washoecounty.us/mod.php?mod=userpage&menu=120605&page_id=2 21. Does anyone have such a policy in place? Max Leek, Library Director Nothing Douglas County Library System is 1409 NE Diamond Lake Blvd. Simple Roseburg, OR 97470 mtleek at co.douglas.or.us -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Email me (Bob Schroeder schroedr at pdx.edu) if you have questions about this conference, or if you want the official proposal form to fill out (I didn't think I could email an attachment to the list). > *CALL FOR PRESENTERS* > > *Student Success and Retention Conference:* > > *Access and Success for All* > > *Wednesday, February 4 & Thursday, February 5, 2009* > > *Sheraton Portland Airport Hotel* > > * Portland, Oregon* > > > > It's time to submit a proposal for a presentation at the 2009 Student > Success and Retention Conference! This year's theme, "*Access and > Success for All*", is your chance to share your exemplary program, > project or partnership. This conference draws teams of Faculty, > Student Services staff, and Administrators from Community Colleges, > the Oregon University System (OUS), and independent colleges and > universities throughout Oregon. This year's keynote speaker will be > Dr. Kay McClenney, the Executive Director of the Community College > Survey of Student Engagement (CCSSE). It is an outstanding opportunity > to come together to discuss common issues, achievements, and > challenges related to student access and success. > > > > *Guidelines for Submission of a Proposal* > > Please complete the Conference Presentation Proposal Form, noting that: > > > > ? Proposals must be submitted electronically as an email attachment. > Please send to wthielen at pcc.edu by *Friday,* > *November 7, 2008*. > > ? All sessions will be 75 minutes in length. > > ? Co-presentations by secondary, post-secondary partners and > college/university partners are encouraged. > > ? Speakers/presenters should plan to provide sufficient copies (40 > each) of any handouts for the audience. > > ? Presenters who attend the conference must pay registration fee, but > those presenters /only/ coming to present do not need to pay the > registration fee. > > Speaker/presenter expenses _are not covered _by the conference: i.e., > conference registration, travel, or lodging. > > > > *Summary Review Process* > > You must submit your proposals by *Friday, November 7, 2008*. > > ? Members of the Student Success and Retention Conference Planning > Committee will review all presentation proposals. > > ? 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URL: From nur at urban-research.info Thu Sep 25 15:46:48 2008 From: nur at urban-research.info (nur at urban-research.info) Date: Thu, 25 Sep 2008 15:46:48 -0700 Subject: [Libs-Or] Data Collection-Research Message-ID: <6eb8e21a4a12407c99313c78059a103a.nur@urban-research.info> Hi All, I am doing some research on where professionals get data and wondered if you would fill out a quick survey (ten questions) and your data collection habits. The survey is here: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=9zKFlYLNpR0v8cmZzk6_2bHQ_3d_3d This data will be used assess the prevalence of community data and ease of access to that data. I am happy to share results with anyone that responds. Thanks- Gina Clemmer New Urban Research, Inc. 877.241.6576 | www.urban-research.info From judkinsd at ohsu.edu Thu Sep 25 16:59:52 2008 From: judkinsd at ohsu.edu (Dolores Judkins) Date: Thu, 25 Sep 2008 16:59:52 -0700 Subject: [Libs-Or] Applying Fair Use in the College and University Setting Message-ID: <66AAFEE80AA95A439592C2A31648EF7B7D1909@EX-BE03.ohsu.edu> The OHSU Library will be hosting the following and would like to invite others in the area. If you are interested in attending, please contact Rohini Stephen at 503-494-8601. ************ For those concerned with making accurate Fair Use determinations and avoiding Copyright violations, please join us for a live, 60-minute Audio Conference: "Applying Fair Use in the College and University Setting" Tuesday, October 7, 2008 1:00 - 2:00 PM (ET) http://HigherEdHero.com/fair23P?ID=-192764119 The correct application of Fair Use in the college and university setting is often confusing and difficult to determine. Join us for this informative, 60- minute audio conference where you and your colleagues will discover: ** Clear instructions for making fair use determinations ** Strategies for applying the law to digital materials ** How to handle personal and institutional liability issues ** Guidelines for creating policies that comply with the law Your Expert Presenter: Laura (Lolly) N. Gasaway is the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and Professor of Law University of North Carolina School of Law ** Ms. Gasaway has been Associate Dean since July 2006. 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URL: From iamalibrarian at gmail.com Fri Sep 26 00:04:39 2008 From: iamalibrarian at gmail.com (K. Shuyler) Date: Fri, 26 Sep 2008 00:04:39 -0700 Subject: [Libs-Or] This weekend: InfoCamp! Now with more perks! Message-ID: <5298f5dd0809260004n67157fc8wd75ab1dfc1888119@mail.gmail.com> It's not too late to sign up for InfoCamp Seattle 2008, the unconference where YOU set the program! Register online tonight (Friday) by midnight (west coast time): http://tinyurl.com/inforeg. And, if you decide to join the fun at the last minute, you can register and pay on-site this weekend. What do you get for registering? Free coffee, free food, free adult beverages on Sat. night, a t-shirt, a chance to win free stuff including an Xbox 360, networking opportunities... oh, and don't forget the keynote by Jacob O. Wobbrock, the plenary by Tamara Adlin, and tons of participant-led sessions! If you can't make it but want to check InfoCamp live online, we'll update our: blog: http://www.infocamp.info/blog twitter: http://twitter.com/infocamp and wiki: http://infocampseattle2008.pbwiki.com We hope to stream some live video as well! Look for a link on one of the sites listed above. InfoCamp Seattle 2008 September 27-28 http://www.infocamp.info Thanks, Aaron, Andy, Corprew, Genevieve, Joshua, Kathryn, Kristen, and Rachel From baker_april_m at oslmac.osl.state.or.us Fri Sep 26 08:15:32 2008 From: baker_april_m at oslmac.osl.state.or.us (April Baker) Date: Fri, 26 Sep 2008 08:15:32 -0700 Subject: [Libs-Or] Jobline, 9/26/08 Message-ID: <9FE502DD-82E6-41CA-BF4B-9C64783D69FA@oslmac.osl.state.or.us> Oregon State Library Jobline An Electronic Jobline from the Oregon State Library....... Sept. 26, 2008 10/03 Acquisitions Technical Assistant, Portland, OR 12/17 Special Collections Librarian, Olympia, WA 10/13 Collection Development Librarian, Austin, TX 10/10 Teen Services Librarian, Salem, OR 10/31 Systems Librarian, La Grande, OR 09/30 Part-time Library Assistant, St. Helens, OR 10/20 Librarian III, Bend, OR. 12/26 Reference Assistant, Albany, OR 12/12 Associate Law Librarian, Eugene, OR 12/05 College Librarian, Portland, OR 10/25 Adult Collection Librarian, Bend, OR 10/15 Acquisitions Librarian, New Orleans, LA 10/29 Reference Librarian, Medford, OR 10/29 On-call librarians, Portland OR 11/01 Library Director, Cleveland, OH 10/01 School Library Consultant, Salem, OR 10/22 Gray Family Chair for Innovative Library Services, Corvallis, OR 10/14 Information Architect, Washington, DC. 10/18 Assistant Director of Public Services, Los Angeles, CA 10/18 Assistant Library Administrator, Los Angeles, CA 10/08 Librarian, Tigard, OR 10/16 Reference Librarian, Woodburn, OR 10/16 Circulation Supervisor, Woodland, WA 09/30 Director, Bend, OR 10/09 Circulation Supervisor, Vancouver, WA 09/30 Library Director, Bend, Oregon Job Announcements 9/26/08 Acquisitions Technical Assistant Closes: 10/3/08 Portland, OR Salary & Benefits: $28K range plus a comprehensive fringe benefits package, including tuition assistance.Work Schedule: 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday Closing Date: October 3, 2008 The University of Portland, a private Catholic institution of higher learning, is seeking an Acquisitions Technical Assistant to join the staff of the W.W. Clark Memorial Library. The library has a team oriented and rapidly changing environment, and the position requires flexibility and a spirit of cooperation within the team and the library as a whole. Primary responsibilities: Acquisitions: Ordering firm and standing orders: books, videos and audio recordings, creating and maintaining order records using Innovative Interfaces Ordering electronic books, creating and maintaining order records, assisting with licensing and verifying access. Receiving these materials using Innovative Interfaces and sending invoices on for payment. Selecting appropriate vendors for orders and maintaining working relationship with library vendors. Claiming and associated order file maintenance. Cataloging: Precataloging searching on OCLC as part of the acquisitions verification process. Copy cataloging of monographs for materials that have corresponding Library of Congress cataloging using standard library protocols, OCLC, and the library's Innovative Interfaces system. May train and take lead with 1-2 student employees and assist other departmental student employees in the absence of their lead or supervisor. Required Education/Skills/Knowledge: Education or training beyond high school required. Exceptional organizational, analytical, interpersonal and communication skills - both written and oral. Working knowledge of standard library systems and procedures as they apply to the position including the acquisitions and cataloging subsystems of an integrated library system (preferably III). OCLC, and microcomputer applications necessary to the position, e.g. Word, Excel, Outlook, Web based resources.Capacity to work positively with all members of the library team as well as vendor representatives. Bachelor's degree and 1-2 years pertinent library experience, supervisory experience preferred. Physical requirements of the job (e.g.: moving from floor to floor, moving equipment, working in the book stacks): Occasional lifting of heavy loads; ability to push fully loaded book cart, moving from floor to floor. How to Apply: Qualified candidates should send (electronic submissions preferred): A letter of interest, current resume, names & contact information for 3 current professional references to: Susan Hinken, Head, Technical Services and Collection Development, WW Clark Memorial Library, 5000 N. Willamette Blvd, Portland OR 97203. Applications received on or before October 3, 2008 will receive first consideration. Starting date for this position is October 20, 2008. ************************************* 9/26/08 Special Collections Librarian Closes: 12/25/08 Olympia, WA The Office of the Secretary of State, Washington State Library is recruiting for one full-time, permanent Special Collections Librarian (Library & Archival Professional 3). This is a direct employment opportunity and the recruitment announcement may be viewed at: http://www.secstate.wa.gov/office/employment.aspx; choose Special Collections Librarian (08 LAP3 SL 0431). ************************************* 9/26/08 Collection Development Librarian Closes: 10/13/08 or Until Filled Austin, TX The collection development librarian is responsible for developing a collection development policy that values a balanced collection in all areas of the curriculum and for all bibliographic and physical formats, including digital. The successful candidate will have the knowledge and experience to assess the collection. Working with library faculty and staff, and teaching faculty, he or she will possess the leadership and management skills to develop new collection policy and to successfully implement that policy. This is a full-time, tenure-track faculty position and reports directly to the Library Director. Salary and rank commensurate with qualifications and experience. For a complete job listing, please visit http://www.stedwards.edu/hr/jobs/J08192.php ************************************* 9/19/08 Teen Services Librarian Closes: 10/10/08 Salem, OR A Teen Services Librarian is needed at Salem Public Library. Join our energetic, creative Youth Services team as you focus on helping to create a new Teen Center for the library. This librarian will be responsible for YA collection development, programs, outreach and reference/reader's advisory services for middle and high school students. Please see the complete job posting at: http://www.cityofsalem.net/system/galleries/download/CurrentJobOpenings/Librarian_YA_9-08.pdf If you have questions about this position, please contact BJ Quinlan at 503-588-6039 or bjquinlan at cityofsalem.net ************************************** 9/19/08 Systems Librarian Closes: 10/31/08 La Grande, OR Position Description: Pierce Library at Eastern Oregon University invites applications for the position of Systems Librarian of Systems Librarian, for complete position description go to http://chinook.eou.edu/hr/hr_job_details.cfm?job.id=102 Qualifications: A Master's in Librarianship from an ALA accredited program is required. Candidates, who have started an MLS program and expect completion within 6 months of appointment, will be considered for hire at the instructor level, with the understanding that the MLS degree must be obtained within a reasonable time frame. Application Procedure: Candidates must provide an introductory letter of interest, resume and contact information for four references that can address the candidate's professional experience. Only complete files of qualified applicants will be reviewed. Please submit materials to: Chrystine Brown, Systems Librarian Search Committee, Eastern Oregon University, One University Boulevard, La Grande, OR. 97850. Phone: 541-962-3523. ************************************** 9/19/08 Part-Time Library Assistant Closes: 9/30/08 St Helens, OR The St. Helens Public Library is hiring a flexible individual with excellent customer service skills to enter a great career in public library service. This position performs various duties within the Library requiring general knowledge of library operations. The focus of the position is in circulation but it will also provide reference services as needed and assist with children's and technical services. Terms of Employment: 20 hours per week; evening and weekend shifts primarily $12.00/hour City-paid PERS after six months A City employment application is required. You may obtain an application in person at City Hall, 265 Strand Street, St. Helens; or by phone: (503)366-8217; or online at www.ci.st-helens.or.us. The successful candidate will be required to pass a background check as well as a drug test. Applications must be received at City Hall by 5:00 p.m. on September 30, 2008. ************************************** 9/19/08 Librarian III, Adult Collection Development Closes: 10/20/08 Bend, OR The Deschutes Public Library is a dynamic and innovative library district. The district is currently seeking a proactive, creative, and service-oriented, upper level librarian. The librarian will primarily manage the collection development of adult materials. Knowledge of standard public library books, music and film collections, as well as popular reading materials, is essential. The position requires an MLS and three years experience demonstrating successful and progressive adult collection processes and results. The successful candidate will be a self-starter and effective in teams. Position closes on October 10. Additional information on the Deschutes Public Library District, the community, and how to apply for this position can be found at http://www.gossagesager.com/DeschutesCDad.htm *************************************** 9/19/08 Reference Assistant Closes: (12/26/08) Albany, OR Job Title: Reference Assistant, Linn-Benton Community College Closing Date: Open until filled City & State: Albany, OR Position Description: This position at the Linn-Benton Community College Library is part-time, approximately 16 hours a week - mostly afternoon and evening hours. The Reference Assistant is expected to provide support to users through information and technical assistance, basic and intermediate reference and research assistance and one-on-one consultations. Position requires a minimum of 3 years experience working in a library or related setting. Additional college course work in library science may substitute for experience. Salary is $13.54 per hour. To see a full position description and to submit application materials, please visit the Linn-Benton Community College employment site at: http://www.jobs.linnbenton.edu . Questions should be directed to Bryan Miyagishima - miyagib at linnbenton.edu or phone 541-917-4646. **************************************** 9/12/08 Associate Law Librarian Closes: (12/12/08) Eugene, OR ASSOCIATE LAW LIBRARIAN The The John E. Jaqua Law Library at the University of Oregon seeks an innovative and energetic Associate Law Librarian. Responsibilities: Assists the Law Library Director with administrative responsibilities, including budget preparation, long and short-range planning, personnel supervision, and technology initiatives. Oversees access services, collection services, technical services, and facilities management. Initiates and monitors library programs and services. Coordinates interdepartmental activities within the law library and with the law school; provides liaison services to designated law faculty; provides research and teaching services; assumes responsibility for the library in the absence of the Director. Supervises two full time law library faculty and six classified staff. Represents the law library on various law school and University Libraries committees and at meetings and other functions. Participates in the reference services rotation, including some weekends. Other responsibilities and projects as assigned by the Law Library Director. For more information and complete details, see: http://libweb.uoregon.edu/admnpers/associatelaw.html *************************************** 9/5/08 Youth Services Librarian Closes: 10/4/08 Madras, OR Come be the Youth Services Librarian at The Jefferson County Library District. Position includes services to both teens and children. Great youth programs in place, just step in and keep things going as well as expand Youth Services with some of your own ideas. Great position for someone who likes lots of job variety, small town life, the outdoors, and running their own show. Starting salary $30,000 to $32,000. MLS preferred, but will consider those with extensive experience in serving youth in a library setting. Varied schedule, including some Saturdays and evenings. Position starts December 1, 2008. To apply email resume' to Director, Sally Beesley - sally at jcld.org For complete job description and application go to http://www.jcld.org/Jobs.html *************************************** 9/5/08 College Librarian Closes: (12/05/08) Portland, OR The Oregon College of Oriental medicine (OCOM) seeks a full-time professional Librarian with experience in library management and operations, preferably in an academic setting. Under the supervision of the college's Vice President for Academic Affairs, the Librarian will oversee and develop the college's specialized medical library collection and ensure the provision of quality library services to members of the college community. Essential functions of this position will include: Management and oversight of the OCOM library budget. Management of library support staff, including work study students. Development of the college's specialized collection, including periodicals. Oversight of circulation and cataloging functions. Development and periodic review of library policies and procedures. Coordination of library information technology services, in conjunction with the OCOM information technology staff. Participation in ongoing institutional self study processes, and periodic assessment of the quality of library services. Periodic provision of instructional services to faculty and students. Participation in academic decision making as a member of the college's Academic Steering Committee. Qualifications: Education: MLS (or equivalent) degree from an ALA accredited program is required at the time of appointment. Experience: The ideal candidate will have significant experience managing a small specialized library, preferably with a healthcare emphasis. Teaching experience preferred. College or university library experience highly desirable. Familiarity with traditional Oriental medicine, including acupuncture and/or traditional Chinese herbal medicine would be a plus. Please note: All applicants must pass a criminal background check and prove authorization to work in the United States at the time of position offer. To apply for this position: Qualified applicants should email (as PDF or Word Document attachments) a cover letter, CV, and contact information for three professional references to Vice President for Academic Affairs, Dr. Tim Chapman tchapman at ocom.edu. Cover letter should specifically indicate relevant experience, skills, and interests. The position will remain open until filled. Application materials may also be surface mailed or faxed to: Dr. Tim Chapman, VP for Academic Affairs, Attn: Librarian Search, Oregon College of Oriental Medicine 10525 SE Cherry Blossom Drive, Portland, Oregon 97216, Fax: (503) 253-2701 *************************************** 9/5/08 Adult Collection Librarian Closes: 10/10/08 Bend, OR Deschutes Public Library System is a dynamic, thriving, and innovative library district and seeks a passionate collections management librarian who knows how to bring people and ideas together through materials in all formats. The system of 5 recently constructed branches and a bookmobile is nestled in the foothills of the Cascade mountain range, one of the most beautiful and most desirable counties in the United States-growing by 53% from 1995 to 2005. This position will work out of the main branch, downtown Bend, Oregon, a mecca for outdoor enthusiasts. The successful candidate will be proactive, creative and service-oriented. This is an upper level librarian position and will primarily manage the collection development of adult materials. The library circulated 1.9 million items in 2006-2007. Other duties may include reader's advisory programming, public service desk responsibilities, and community outreach. Staying abreast of trends in librarianship and developments in the publishing industry will be vital for the candidate in this position. Effective management of diverse resources, technology, clientele, and situations requiring independent decision-making and action will be essential. We are looking for a candidate that has the desire and the ability to take collection management to its highest level; develop and implement systems that provide collections to the library's communities; and can build on past successes. Requires MLS and three years experience demonstrating successful and progressive adult collection processes and results. Must be a self-starter and effective in teams. Starting salary range is $45,852-$49,596 with an excellent benefits package. Additional information on the Deschutes Public Library District and the community can be found at: www.gossagesager.com/Deslinks.htm For further information: Contact Jobeth Bradbury, Gossage Sager Associates, jobethbradbury at gossagesager.com or 816-531-2468. This opportunity will close October 10, 2008. To apply, please send a cover letter and current resume as attachments via email to: jobethbradbury at gossagesager.com. ******************************************* 08/29/08 Acquisitions Librarian Closes: October 15, 2008 (or Until Filled) New Orleans, LA Library Associates Companies/LAC is seeking an Acquisitions Librarian, preferably with a strong background in music, to assist with a long term project at the Tulane Libraries Recovery Center to rebuild its collections with the primary focus being the Tulane Music Collection. The Tulane Music Collection was partially destroyed by Hurricane Katrina. The role of the Music Acquisitions librarian is to assist with purchasing items to replace lost materials and to rebuild the Music Collection into a world class collection. The librarian will work closely with the Tulane Library faculty and Music Faculty to select materials in both print and non print formats that will support the Music Curriculum at Tulane University. A strong background in Music Collection Development is a plus. Experience with the Voyager Acquisition system or similar ILS is required. In addition the successful candidate will need to be able to work in a Team Environment as part of the Tulane Recovery Center Team. The job starts in late August 2008 and continues for approximately 2 years and possibly longer. To Apply: For immediate consideration please email your cover letter and resume to jobs at libraryassociates.com, with a courtesy copy to Brad Rogers, brogers at libraryassociates.com. Benefits and compensation package; Please reference position title AND the position ID #994 as the subject line of your email. ******************************************** 08/25/08 Reference Librarian Closes: October 29, 2008 (or Until Filled) Medford, OR LSSI has an opening for a 20 hour per week (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday) Reference Librarian at the Medford Branch Library, Jackson County Library Services. The Reference Librarian provides basic reference and reader's advisory services, assists with interlibrary loans, adult programming, displays, training, collection development, webpage, library tours, and performs related work as required. Qualifications for the Reference Librarian position include knowledge of reference tools, computer knowledge/skill, excellent customer service, and oral and written communication skills. Applicant must have an M.L.S. or progress toward the degree. To apply please print out an application and submit to the Medford Library Business Office, 205 South Central Avenue, Medford, OR 97501 Application forms may be printed out from the following Web Site http://www.lssi.com/openjobs.cfm. Please do not submit applications online to the LSSI website. LSSI is an equal opportunity employer. ********************************************** 8/01/08 Library Director Closes: November 1, 2008 (or until filled) Cleveland, OH Library Associates Companies (LAC) and Miriam Pollack + Associates (MPA) is working with the Cleveland Public Library (CPL) to find a new Director. The Cleveland Public Library is looking for a Library Director to lead its main library and 28 neighborhood branches. The Library is in an enviable financial position, having just passed a five-year operating levy with a 65% approval by the Cleveland voters. In place is an independent-governance structure with a strong and diverse Board, supported by Cleveland Mayor, Frank Johnson. CPL is the nation's third-ranked research library. The Greater Cleveland area is a superior community in which to live with many cultural and recreational amenities. To see the full brochure as a PDF, please go to the following URL: http://www.pcrecruiter.net/pcrbin/reg5.exe?db=%2bHTCC0mVdUWyMcr%2bmNwVhnIaWHiyjdtbndmi59gsOLTJKGg%3d&id=135537263188683&rid= If you have an interest, please send your resume to the attention of Miriam Pollack, c/o Patty De Anda (LAC) at, jobs at libraryassociates.com. Please include "CPL Library Director" as the subject of your email. ************************************************* 7/24/08 Information Architect Closes: October 14, 2008 (or Until Filled) Washington, DC. Library Associates Companies (LAC) seeks an Information Architect to work under contract for the USAID Library in Washington, DC. The Architect would be responsible for supporting a community of webmasters, developing an inventory of websites, and helping to establish website norms and guidelines. This position is based in Washington, DC. Desired: USAID-funded web development experience (http://www.usaid.gov/info_technology/xweb/); Developing web-based content on topics related to international development; The details of the position can be found at this location: http://www.pcrecruiter.net/pcrbin/reg5.exe?db=%2bHTCC0mVdUWyMcr%2bmNwVhnIaWHiyjdtbndmi59gsOLTJKGg%3d&id=169470396666876&rid= To Apply: For immediate consideration please email your cover letter and resume to the attention of Brad Rogers at, jobs at libraryassociates.com. Please include your salary range expectations in your cover letter. Please reference position title AND the position #1002 as the subject line of your email. Compensation commensurate with qualifications and experience. Library Associates Companies is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that values diversity in the workforce. ************************************************** 7/18/08 Assistant Director of Public Services Closes: October 18, 2008 (or Until Filled) Los Angeles, California The County of Los Angeles is recruiting experienced and dynamic candidates for the position of Assistant Director of Public Services to work in the headquarters of County of Los Angeles Public Library. The Assistant Director, Public Services, Library has immediate charge of the Public Services Division of the Public Library and reports to the Chief Deputy County Librarian. The incumbent provides professional and administrative direction to subordinate supervisors in provision of community library services to the adult and juvenile reading public in the unincorporated areas and cities served by the County Library District. The incumbent must have thorough knowledge of library administration and library programs, policies, and procedures. The incumbent must also have a thorough knowledge of general management and supervision theories and practices; personnel, public and employee relations principles; budget administration; operations forecasting and planning; and administrative and organizational principles. The details of the position can be found on the County's Human Resources page at the following URL: LA County - AD Public Services The full position description can be viewed here: Assistant Director of Public Services (PDF) To apply, please send email to Deborah Schwarz and Keith Gurtzweiler, at jobs at libraryassociates.com, with "Assistant Director, Public Services, Library" in the Subject field. LAC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer that values and promotes diversity in the workplace *************************************************** 7/01/08 Assistant Library Administrator, Technical Services Closes: October 18, 2008 (or Until Filled) Los Angeles, California The County of Los Angeles is recruiting experienced and dynamic candidates for the position of Assistant Library Administrator, Technical Services to work in the headquarters of County of Los Angeles Public Library. The incumbent assists in managing library technical services and works under the general direction of the Library Administrator, Technical Services. For a complete description of the position please go to: Assistant Library Administrator, Technical Services (PDF) The details of the position can be found on the County's Human Resources page at the following URL: LA County - Assistant Library Administrator, Technical Services To apply, please send email to Deborah Schwarz and Keith Gurtzweiler, at jobs at libraryassociates.com, with "Assistant Library Administrator, Technical Services" in the Subject field. LAC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer that values and promotes diversity in the workplace **************************************************** 7/16/08 Reference Librarian Closes: October 16 2008 (or Until Filled) Woodburn, Oregon Part Time Position for a Reference Librarian The City of Woodburn is currently accepting applications for a part-time Reference Librarian (up to 12 hours per week) within the Woodburn Public Library (Community Services Department). The Reference Librarian provides comprehensive reference service to library patrons; responds to service requests of a general nature, across many disciplines and subject areas; provides point of use assistance or instruction for patrons of all ages for electronic and print resources. Scheduled hours of work for this position will involve evenings and weekends. Closing Date : Open until filled - APPLY IMMEDIATELY Submit Application To: City of Woodburn - Personnel Office 270 Montgomery Street Woodburn OR 97071 For a complete description of the position and application materials are available on the City's website at www.woodburn-or.gov or by calling (503)982-5210. ************************************************* 7/16/08 Circulation Supervisor Closes: October 16, 2008 (or Until Filled) Woodland, Washington The Fort Vancouver Regional Library District is seeking a dynamic and enthusiastic Circulation Supervisor for its Woodland Community Library. This job requires four years of library; experience as lead worker or supervisor and experience working with children and young adults is preferred. Minimum salary $2830/mo with an excellent benefits package including Washington PERS retirement. Find information about us at fvrl.org. Employment application, supplemental questionnaire and position description are posted at www.fvrl.org under About Us. Open until filled. Submit cover letter, resume, supplemental questionnaire, three references and employment application to: HR Department Fort Vancouver Regional Library 1007 E. Mill Plain Blvd. Vancouver, WA 98663 Or via email hr at fvrl.org (include job title in subject line) ************************************************** 7/09/08 Circulation Supervisor Closes: October 9, 2008 (or Until Filled) Vancouver, WA The Fort Vancouver Regional Library District is looking for a full-time Circulation Supervisor to join the Vancouver Community Library circulation team. The successful candidate will assist with the supervision of circulation and perform and monitor a variety of regular and recurring duties of a specialized nature related to circulation services. The District uses SirsiDynix Symphony. Requires a combination of experience, skills and education that provide the abilities to do the job including the equivalent of an Associate degree and four years previous library experience, supervisory experience preferred. Must be able to lift 50 pounds. Minimum salary $2762/mo. with an excellent benefits package including Washington PERS retirement. Open until filled; applicant review begins 7/16/2008. Information about the position and the Vancouver Community Library is on our website at www.fvrl.org under About Us. To apply, submit cover letter, resume, application form, three professional references to: HR Department Fort Vancouver Regional Library 1007 E. Mill Plain Blvd. Vancouver, WA 98663 Or send via e-mail in Word format to hr at fvrl.org (include job title in subject line) Equal Opportunity Employer **************************************************** 7/08/08 Library Director Closes: 9/30/08 Bend, Oregon (Central Oregon) Deschutes Public Library District A dynamic leader is sought as director for this progressive Central Oregon (Bend) library district. Lead efforts to build upon the solid foundation of a top library program. Work with a team that is committed to a never-ending quest for excellence. Many of the tools are already in place. DPL is an independent library district with a permanent tax rate that is exclusively dedicated to public library services. The library is governed by an elected library board that focuses upon outcomes and looks to the director and management team to devise creative implementation strategies. The management team is confident and dynamic and embraces new approaches and solutions. The challenges are exciting. Develop innovative service strategies to respond to the fastest growing population in Oregon. Devise alternative service strategies using the latest technologies. Provide leadership in local areas and in the broader state and national library communities. The possibilities are endless. Contact Dan Bradbury of Gossage Sager Associates http://www.gossagesager.com To list a job announcement please provide the following information: Job Title Closing Date City & State Brief description of position Link to the full job announcement. (We have had requests to shorten the announcement list for easier use.)All listings with no closing date mentioned will be removed from the Jobline after three months. Please contact April Baker (503-378-2464) with any questions or suggestions. Thanks. To Unsubscribe To unsubscribe from libs-or, send a message to: libs-or-request at listsmart.osl.state.or.us. 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We want to showcase your activities at various conferences and in publications, as well as on our blog. We also want to know your interest in civic engagement activities, even if you are not currently involved in this arena. Public, academic, school and special libraries are all undertaking exciting civic engagement activities. Please tell us about your efforts. Take a moment to *fill out the questionnaire *attached to this message and available on the ALA Civic Engagement blog at: http://discuss.ala.org/civicengagement/wp-admin/post.php?action=edit&post=35 *Return the questionnaire* to Nancy Kranich, nancy.kranich at nyu.edu ; fax 917-386-2515; 136 N. 7^th Avenue, Highland Park, NJ 08904. We would like to hear from you on or before */October 15, 2008./* We look forward to hearing about your activities and interests in civic engagement and reporting the results of this survey. Many thanks for your help. Best, Nancy Kranich -- Portland State University logo Suzanne L. 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Paynter) Date: Fri, 26 Sep 2008 12:17:34 -0700 Subject: [Libs-Or] Scholarship Winners! for ACRL-Oregon/Washington Fall Conference Message-ID: <48DD354E.4070403@pdx.edu> *Congratulations to our 2008 Fall Conference Scholarship Winners!* /Candise Branum/, Library School Student and Oregon College of Oriental Medicine Interim Director /Lia Vella/, Library School Student and Oregon Institute of Technology employee Cheers! ACRL-Oregon Board -- Portland State University logo *Robin Paynter* Social Sciences Librarian 220D Library Portland State University 503.725.4501 503.725.4524 paynter at pdx.edu http://www.pdx.edu/library/paynter.html "The fragmentation of rational knowledge in the postmodern world has produced a focus on information that is unaware of its history." -- Marcus Breen (1997) -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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URL: From diedre08 at gmail.com Mon Sep 29 16:12:29 2008 From: diedre08 at gmail.com (Diedre Conkling) Date: Mon, 29 Sep 2008 16:12:29 -0700 Subject: [Libs-Or] Fwd: [member-forum] PEER PRESS RELEASE: Shuttered EPA Libraries Open Doors Tomorrow After Two Years In-Reply-To: <20080929144225.ZYA9C.291109.root@mp19> References: <20080929144225.ZYA9C.291109.root@mp19> Message-ID: <61ec90900809291612n2371b796h8b38e94a173dc58c@mail.gmail.com> I thought that some of you might be interested in this update. ============= Date: Mon, 29 Sep 2008 11:15:01 -0400 (EDT) From: Frederick W Stoss Subject: [member-forum] PEER PRESS RELEASE: Shuttered EPA Libraries Open Doors Tomorrow After Two Years The nonprofit group PEER, Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility, first broke the story about an 80% reduction in the budget for the National Library Network of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on February 10, 2007. PEER followed this story through the closing of EPA Libraries, reductions in services and personnel, removal of collections, and other aspects of "downsizing" units within the world's largest environmental library network. After nearly two years of EPA policies restructuring and reducing libraries, the end of this saga may be at ahnd. Here is PEER's most recent press release describing the re-opening of closed EPA Libraries. Fred Stoss, co-Chair, Ameriacn Library Association, Task Force on the Environment Frederick W. Stoss, M.S. (zool/ecol), M.L.S. Associate Librarian--Biological and Environmental Sciences and Mathematics University at Buffalo--SUNY ---------- Forwarded message ---------- Date: Mon, 29 Sep 2008 10:22:32 -0400 (EDT) From: "Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility (PEER)" < info at peer.org> For Immediate Release: Monday, September 29, 2008 Contact: Bill Boteler (202) 265-7337 SHUTTERED EPA LIBRARIES OPEN DOORS TOMORROW AFTER TWO YEARS EPA Headquarters and Chicago, Dallas and Kansas City Regional Libraries Re-Open Washington, DC - Under orders from Congress, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency tomorrow will again provide access to library services in 15 states and its own headquarters to agency employees and the public. This ends a 30-month campaign by the Bush administration to restrict availability of technical materials within EPA but leaves in its wake scattered and incomplete collections under new political controls of library operations, says Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility (PEER). On September 30th, the last day of the federal fiscal year, EPA will re-open its regional libraries in Chicago (serving the Great Lakes region), Dallas (Mid-Southern region) and Kansas City (Mid-Western region) after more than two years. In addition, a long-shuttered library in EPA Headquarters will re-open and include a small portion of holdings from what had been a free-standing Chemical Library, for research on the properties and effects of new chemicals, as a "special Chemical Collection". In its September 24, 2008 Federal Register notice, EPA promises that these re-opened facilities "will be staffed by a professional librarian to provide service to the public and EPA staff via phone, e-mail, or in person?for a minimum of 24 hours over four days per week on a walk-in basis or by appointment." "While we are happy that EPA is re-opening its libraries, we are disturbed that the minds which plotted their closure remain in charge," stated PEER Associate Director Carol Goldberg, whose organization first revealed EPA's plans to shut libraries and maintained a drumbeat of disclosures until Congress finally intervened and directed the agency to reverse course in December 2007. "Tomorrow, EPA will still accord its own scientists and the public less access to information than it did back in 2005." Most of the re-opened new libraries will be housed in less space and one, in Chicago (formerly the largest regional library), will re-open without "permanent furniture and shelving." PEER notes that during the past two years, EPA further diminished its own informational infrastructure by ? ? Breaking up collections and disbursing them in a fashion that they may never be reassembled. Most of the re-opened libraries will only provide "core" reference materials; ? Banning any technical holdings (called "mini-libraries") for scientists and specialists that are not subject to centralized control; and ? Placing all library acquisition and management decisions under a political appointee. In response to stinging public and congressional criticism, EPA has undertaken an elaborate "National Dialogue on Access to Environmental Information" to develop a new Library Strategic Plan in December 2008, just before the Bush administration leaves office. "Given its record, the idea that the Bush administration is now sincerely interested in expanding access to environmental information is a bit hard to take," Goldberg added. "If Congress had not intervened, all of EPA's remaining libraries would now be on the chopping block." ### See the Federal Register notice on library re-openings http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2008/E8-22468.htm Trace the history of EPA shutting down its libraries http://www.peer.org/campaigns/publichealth/epa_library/index.php Look at EPA attempt at "National Dialogue on Access to Environmental Information" http://www.epa.gov/nationaldialogue/ ============= -- -- Diedre Conkling Lincoln County Library District P.O. Box 2027, Newport, OR 97365 Phone & Fax: 541-265-3066 http://lcld.blog-city.com/ Work: diedre at beachbooks.org Home: diedrec at charter.net -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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URL: From bvss at pdx.edu Tue Sep 30 07:16:30 2008 From: bvss at pdx.edu (Suzanne Sager) Date: Tue, 30 Sep 2008 07:16:30 -0700 Subject: [Libs-Or] [Fwd: [alacro-l] Apply now for 2009 Scholastic Library Publishing National Library Week Grant] Message-ID: <48E234BE.3020001@pdx.edu> FYI -------- Original Message -------- Subject: [alacro-l] Apply now for 2009 Scholastic Library Publishing National Library Week Grant Date: Mon, 29 Sep 2008 15:26:15 -0400 From: Don Wood Reply-To: alacro-l at ala.org To: *Apply now for 2009 Scholastic Library Publishing National Library Week Grant* (CHICAGO) Libraries of all types are invited to apply for the $3,000 Scholastic Library Publishing National Library Week Grant, which will be awarded to the library with the best public awareness campaign incorporating the 2009 National Library Week theme, "Worlds connect @ your library?." All proposals must use the theme, which uses The Campaign for America's Libraries' "@ your library" brand, on any and all promotional and publicity material supporting National Library Week activities. Guidelines for using the brand are available on the campaign Web site at www.ala.org/@yourlibrary under the "download logos" section. The grant is sponsored by Scholastic Library Publishing, a division of Scholastic, the global children's publishing, education and media company, and is administered by the Public Awareness Committee of the American Library Association (ALA). This year's application deadline is Oct. 17. National Library Week is April 12-18, 2009. A grant application form and guidelines are available on The Campaign for America's Libraries Web site at www.ala.org/@yourlibrary/nlwgrant . Information also is available from the ALA Public Information Office. Telephone: (800) 545-2433, ext. 2148. E-mail: mmcfarlane at ala.org . The winner will be notified and announced following the 2009 ALA Midwinter Meeting in Denver, Colo. Information on last year's winner, the Public Library of Charlotte and Mecklenburg County, Charlotte, N.C., and the winning application can be viewed at www.ala.org/@yourlibrary/nlwgrant . "The grant is a great opportunity for libraries to promote themselves. It's a chance for you to really showcase all the wonderful programs and resources at your library," said Tony Tallent, former director of youth and outreach services at the Public Library of Charlotte and Mecklenburg County, N.C. Scholastic Library Publishing, a division of Scholastic, creates a multitude of products, both in print and online, for the school and public library market under the imprints of Grolier?, Children's Press?, Franklin Watts?, and Grolier Online.? Scholastic Corporation (NASDAQ: SCHL) is the world's largest publisher and distributor of children's books and a leader in educational technology. Scholastic creates quality educational and entertaining materials and products for use in school and at home, including children's books, magazines, technology-based products, teacher materials, television programming, film, videos and toys. The company distributes its products and services through a variety of channels, including proprietary school-based book clubs, school-based book fairs, and school-based and direct-to-home continuity programs; retail stores, schools, libraries and television networks; and the company's Internet site, www.scholastic.com . Megan McFarlane Campaign Coordinator The Campaign for America's Libraries Phone - 312-280-2148 Email - mmcfarlane at ala.org American Library Association 50 E. Huron Chicago, IL 60611 -- Portland State University logo Suzanne L. Sager Library East, Cataloging Portland State University 503-725-8169 503-725-5799 sagers at pdx.edu -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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It's no secret that the coming year promises to be a difficult year financially for all of us. It is also a year in which every organization is looking at ways in which it can reduce energy consumption and adopt "greener" approaches. For these reasons, the decision to save nearly a half million pieces of paper and $90,000 in postage and printing is good for the association - and environment. Funds that would have been used for paper ballots can now be used to support critical member services and advocacy activities on behalf of libraries. Under the new procedure, members who have not provided ALA with email addresses by March 1, 2009 will receive a paper mailing with information on the election web site and an individual election password. Those without internet access at home or work can easily access the site through a visit to their local public (or in many instances academic or school) library. A printed version of a paper ballot will continue to be readily available upon request to members with disabilities and no internet access. At this point, you can help us all prepare for our first online election by logging on to the ALA web site (that's in the upper right hand corner of the home page) and adding your email address to your member record (instructions on how to do this are provided on the site). Further information on the upcoming election and new procedures will be forthcoming in American Libraries, AL Direct, and member mailings. In the meantime, ALA Librarian Karen Muller (kmuller at ala.org ) or Member Services Director Juanita Rodriguez (jrodriguez at ala.org ) can answer any questions you may have. Looking forward to the Association's first all online election, Jim Rettig ALA President -- Portland State University logo Suzanne L. 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Do you find yourself wondering to whom you can impart all this hard-fought knowledge? In that case, we have just the person! Here is your chance to participate in a great new project from the New Members Round Table of ALA (NMRT), to meet a new librarian ally, and to have someone to guide as they learn the ins and outs of librarianship. The NMRT Mentoring Committee's Career Mentoring Program focuses on long term mentoring. We will pair up "newbie librarians" with "seasoned vets" as part of a year-long mentoring program. If you are interested in finding a mentee and in charting new territory with our new program, please read all the details below. The NMRT Career Mentoring program will last from October 2008 to July 2009. Conference attendance is not required, but membership in ALA is required, and NMRT membership is encouraged. Applications are due October 17, 2008, with the goal of notifying the matching pairs by the end of October. Each pair will have a member of the NMRT Mentoring Committee assigned to them. This committee member will notify the mentor and mentee of their pairing, and send them monthly discussion topics via email. Mentors and mentees are of course free to discuss whatever they want, whenever and however they would like. These topics are merely guidelines. The committee member will also serve as a troubleshooter if any problems come up, for example if you stop hearing from your partner or never make contact. For further information and to apply, please visit http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/rts/nmrt/oversightgroups/comm/mentor/mentor ingcommittee.cfm Lisa Tattersall Reference Librarian, Adult Services Corvallis-Benton County Public Library 645 NW Monroe Avenue Corvallis, OR 97330 541-766-6488 lisa.tattersall at ci.corvallis.or.us -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Conference attendance is not required, but membership in ALA is required, and NMRT membership is encouraged. Applications are due October 17, 2008, with the goal of notifying the matching pairs by the end of October. For further information and to apply, please visit http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/rts/nmrt/oversightgroups/comm/mentor/mentor ingcommittee.cfm Lisa Tattersall Reference Librarian, Adult Services Corvallis-Benton County Public Library 645 NW Monroe Avenue Corvallis, OR 97330 541-766-6488 lisa.tattersall at ci.corvallis.or.us -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From anderson_katie at oslmac.osl.state.or.us Tue Sep 30 09:59:13 2008 From: anderson_katie at oslmac.osl.state.or.us (Katie Anderson) Date: Tue, 30 Sep 2008 09:59:13 -0700 Subject: [Libs-Or] Oregon Reads 2009: your blind patrons can participate! Message-ID: <2670A086-C93D-4060-AFA5-27B1094BBCDF@oslmac.osl.state.or.us> On February 14, 2009 Oregon will celebrate it's sesquicentennial; that's right, Oregon is turning 150 years young in 2009. Of all the birthday celebrations going on in 2009, Talking Book and Braille Services (TBABS) is most excited about a statewide event called Oregon Reads! During the period of January to April 2009, all Oregonians are encouraged to read one of three books: Stubborn Twig by Lauren Kessler, Bat 6 by Virginia Euwer Wolff, or Apples to Oregon by Deborah Hopkins. To make sure that Talking Book patrons have an opportunity to enjoy these three Oregon inspired titles, TBABS has made sure to have all three books available in one of our many formats. The deadline to order your books is October 17, 2008. Check out our Oregon Reads page at http://www.oregon.gov/OSL/TBABS/oregon_reads.shtml for more information on how to be a part of the party! 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The Library Development Division welcomes your suggestions for acquisitions - see the blog for an input form or email us! Brumley, Rebecca. The Academic Manager's Forms, Policies, and Procedures Handbook (with CD ROM). New York, Neal-Schuman, 2007, isbn 1-55570-597-9 027.7 Bruml Review ...more than 600 policies from college, community college, and university libraries on many topics that directors or deans might find useful to adapt. --C & RL News, March 2008 Product Description Rebecca Brumley's Public Library Manager's Forms, Policies, and Procedures Handbook (Starred Review, Library Journal) revolutionized the way public libraries create their policy and procedures manual. Now Brumley brings her winning formula to the academic library with this invaluable collection of expertly vetted sample policies, forms, and procedures for the college or university environment. This new handbook and CD-ROM package is divided into three parts: Student and Faculty Services, Administrative Policies, and Collection Maintenance. Coverage includes: Borrowing policies for students, faculty, alumni, visiting researchers, and university staff; Guidelines for interlibrary loan, reserves, holds, and recalls; Procedures for reference staffing, services, and resource sharing; Policies for computer workstation and Internet usage, and Administrative documents for facilities maintenance, fundraising, exhibits and displays, and more. The companion CD-ROM reproduces all 600+ forms, procedures, and policies, which can be used as is or customized for a specific library. This time- and labor-saving tool will find great use in college and university libraries of all sizes. Hallam, Arlita W. and Dalston, Teresa R. Managing Budgets and Finances: A How-To-Do-It Manual. New York, Neal-Schuman, 2007, isbn 1-55570-519-7 025.11 Halla >From Booklist This budgeting manual, another in the Neal-Schuman group of How-To-Do-It guides, offers the new or seasoned library administrators, board members, department heads, or finance professionals a way to budget carefully and clearly by offering a variety of strategies, definitions, and suggestions. The manual is divided into three parts: basics for librarians, special topics in financial management for libraries, and alternative library funding. Each chapter is divided into an overview, subtopic, and a summary. Definitions of terms, examples of reports, sources, and detailed steps in budget preparation are just some of the helpful aspects of this book. Special topics include outsourcing, capital projects, contracts, and RFP. The appendixes include a sample accounting manual, annual report, and RFP. This practical tool will enable readers to understand and prepare a budget, understand the fiscal matters, and be able to make decisions on funding or managing a capital project. Patricia Hogan Copyright C American Library Association. All rights reserved Review "...easy-to-understand...the nuts and bolts of budgets, including auditing processes, fund allocations, capital projects, insurance, and sources of funding." --American Libraries Mortimer, Mary. Learn Dewey Decimal Classification. 1st North American Ed. Friendswood, TX, TotalRecall Publications Inc., 2007 978-1-59095-804-9 025.431 Morti >From Library Journal The current trend in cataloging courses is to emphasize theory with little or no practical experience given. However, it is important for professionals, paraprofessionals, and library students to at least have a working knowledge of cataloging basics. Both of these books cover the basic skills necessary to classify in either the Library of Congress Classification (LCC) or the Dewey Decimal Classification (DDC). The chapters and exercises are clearly written and to the point, with the answers also included. Both workbooks should be used in sequence as each chapter builds on the lessons of the previous ones. Not every LCC schedule is used. Examples and exercises were chosen to reinforce the general principles that apply across all schedules. Recommended for professionals and paraprofessionals seeking professional development, students wanting to supplement their courses with practical applications, and library schools offering distance learning courses in cataloging Product Description LEARN DEWEY DECIMAL CLASSIFICATION (Edition 22) First North American Edition A Practical Study Guide For Learning Every Aspect of Dewey Decimal Classification This combined text and workbook covers the theories and principles of Dewey Decimal Classification and then offers readers immediate practice in putting the information to use. Plentiful, clear explanations, examples and practice exercises illustrate every aspect of Dewey Decimal Classification and help students master creating DDC numbers. The book also includes a new chapter on WebDewey; a glossary that defines technical terms in simple language; and an index. It is an easy to use study tool for all library students and library staff who need to be familiar with at least the basics. Unlike other materials available for learning the DDC, this book combines workbook with instructional text. As such, the student can refer to it beyond the course. Curzon, Susan Carol and Lampert, Lynn D., eds. Proven Strategies for Building an Information Literacy Program. New York: Neal Schuman, 2007 1-55570-608-8 028.7071 Prove Review Bottom line: Recommended for readers who are trying to get an overview of information literacy efforts beyond the K-12 arena. --Teacher Librarian Product Description Developing an information literacy program in the 21st century requires more than simple planning it requires a thoroughly designed strategy based on proven success. In this book, twenty information literacy experts, including Michael Eisenberg, Virginia Walter, and Lesley Farmer, explore various techniques and contribute perspectives on information literacy programs in educational environments from kindergarten through higher education, including public libraries. The result is an indispensable volume that provides an integrated, comprehensible approach for creating a successful, sustained program. The book is divided into chapters, each focusing on one of the 17 components that make up what authors Curzon and Lampert identify as the information literacy wheel . Each section of the wheel planning, teaching models, collaboration, marketing, assessment, and more undergoes in-depth analysis by one of the information literacy professionals. Here is a key resource, packed with compelling analyses and real-world examples from the experts themselves, for developing an effective, multi-dimensional information literacy program in the 21st century. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From aldrich3 at u.washington.edu Tue Sep 30 12:12:01 2008 From: aldrich3 at u.washington.edu (Alison Aldrich) Date: Tue, 30 Sep 2008 12:12:01 -0700 Subject: [Libs-Or] Free online consumer health course from NN/LM - register today! Message-ID: The National Network of Libraries of Medicine, Pacific Northwest Region (NN/LM PNR) is pleased to offer the online course: "From Snake Oil to Penicillin: Evaluating Consumer Health Information on the Internet" - by popular demand, a second special session for public and other libraries in the Pacific Northwest only! Learn how to evaluate health information sites on the Internet using the following criteria: Accuracy, Authority, Bias, Currency and Coverage. This course has been offered four times in the past two years and has been very well-received. Participants will receive 3 Medical Library Association continuing education contact hours that can be applied to their Consumer Health Information Specialization - http://www.mlanet.org/education/chc/ Nikki Dettmar - Acting Education and Assessment Coordinator, will be facilitating the course. The course is asynchronous, meaning you can work at your own pace via a private class website, with the exception of a live web conference that will take place on Monday, October 20th at 10am Pacific. An optional final project is available if you an unable to attend the conference... we understand the demands of library scheduling! There are only 8 remaining spaces left due to the waitlist from the previous class in July-August, and this announcement is posted to 5 state library lists. Please respond directly to snydern at u.washington.edu as soon as possible to register! A wait list will be maintained for the next offering of the class, tenatively scheduled for January 2009. Best regards, Nikki ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Nikki Dettmar, MSIS Acting Education and Assessment Coordinator National Network of Libraries of Medicine, Pacific Northwest Region University of Washington Health Sciences Library Phone: (206) 543-3409 Toll free: (800) 338-7657 Fax: (206) 543-2469 Email: snydern at u.washington.edu ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From judkinsd at ohsu.edu Tue Sep 30 14:16:39 2008 From: judkinsd at ohsu.edu (Dolores Judkins) Date: Tue, 30 Sep 2008 14:16:39 -0700 Subject: [Libs-Or] MLA Scholarship Available - Applications Due December 1st In-Reply-To: <562CFCDB975A854CAE0164F9531D1B840190B777@hshsl-panther.hshsl-staff.umaryland.edu> References: <562CFCDB975A854CAE0164F9531D1B840190B777@hshsl-panther.hshsl-staff.umaryland.edu> Message-ID: <66AAFEE80AA95A439592C2A31648EF7B2DDA38@EX-BE03.ohsu.edu> 2008 MLA Scholarship Applications Due December 1 Sending this on, in case you have not seen it... Applications are now being accepted for the 2008 MLA Scholarship, which provides up to $5000.00 to a library school student interested in a career in health science libraries. Applications available online at http://mlanet.org/pdf/grants/schol_app_20050712.pdf E-mail Shandra Protzko, Jury Chair, at protzkos at njc.org with questions. Shandra Protzko, MS, AHIP Information Specialist, CCML President-Elect Gerald Tucker Memorial Medical Library National Jewish Health 1400 Jackson Street Denver, CO 80206 303-398-1343 (p) 303-370-2149 (f) protzkos at njc.org http://library.nationaljewish.org NOTICE: This email message is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain confidential and privileged information. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure or distribution is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender by reply email and destroy all copies of the original message. _______________________________________________ CAPHIS mailing list CAPHIS at caphis.mlanet.org http://caphis.mlanet.org/mailman/listinfo/caphis_caphis.mlanet.org From aldrich3 at u.washington.edu Tue Sep 30 15:14:18 2008 From: aldrich3 at u.washington.edu (Alison Aldrich) Date: Tue, 30 Sep 2008 15:14:18 -0700 Subject: [Libs-Or] Free online consumer health course from NN/LM - register today! In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Thank you for your enthusiastic response to our consumer health class below, which is now full. If you would like to be placed on a waitlist for any unexpected vacancies for the current session or advance priority notice for the January 2009 class, please respond directly to Nikki Dettmar at snydern at u.washington.edu ----------------- On Tue, Sep 30, 2008 at 12:12 PM, Alison Aldrich wrote: > The National Network of Libraries of Medicine, Pacific Northwest Region > (NN/LM PNR) is pleased to offer the online course: "From Snake Oil to > Penicillin: Evaluating Consumer Health Information on the Internet" - by > popular demand, a second special session for public and other libraries in > the Pacific Northwest only! Learn how to evaluate health information sites > on the Internet using the following criteria: Accuracy, Authority, Bias, > Currency and Coverage. > > This course has been offered four times in the past two years and has been > very well-received. Participants will receive 3 Medical Library Association > continuing education contact hours that can be applied to their Consumer > Health Information Specialization - http://www.mlanet.org/education/chc/ > > Nikki Dettmar - Acting Education and Assessment Coordinator, will be > facilitating the course. The course is asynchronous, meaning you can work > at your own pace via a private class website, with the exception of a live > web conference that will take place on Monday, October 20th at 10am Pacific. > An optional final project is available if you an unable to attend the > conference... we understand the demands of library scheduling! > > There are only 8 remaining spaces left due to the waitlist from the > previous class in July-August, and this announcement is posted to 5 state > library lists. Please respond directly to snydern at u.washington.edu as soon > as possible to register! A wait list will be maintained for the next > offering of the class, tenatively scheduled for January 2009. > > Best regards, > Nikki > > ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ > Nikki Dettmar, MSIS > Acting Education and Assessment Coordinator > National Network of Libraries of Medicine, Pacific Northwest Region > University of Washington Health Sciences Library > Phone: (206) 543-3409 > Toll free: (800) 338-7657 > Fax: (206) 543-2469 > Email: snydern at u.washington.edu > ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ > -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: