From suej at lincolncity.org Mon Feb 1 08:22:26 2010 From: suej at lincolncity.org (Sue Jenkins) Date: Mon, 01 Feb 2010 08:22:26 -0800 Subject: [Libs-Or] please send out the following Message-ID: <4B668F41.87DB.00B4.0@lincolncity.org> Public Services Librarian: Driftwood Public Library (full listing is attached) Susan J. Jenkins, Library Director Driftwood Public Library 801 SW Hwy 101, #201 Lincoln City, OR 97367 541-996-1251 voice 541-996-1262 fax www. driftwoodlib.org -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: PSL-1-10.doc Type: application/msword Size: 36864 bytes Desc: not available URL: From April.M.Baker at state.or.us Mon Feb 1 08:42:00 2010 From: April.M.Baker at state.or.us (April Baker) Date: Mon, 1 Feb 2010 08:42:00 -0800 Subject: [Libs-Or] Letter to Libraries Online - February 2010 Message-ID: <29DE3DE8-A721-4B7D-9BF1-9064998247E5@state.or.us> Letter To Libraries Online An Electronic Newsletter from the Oregon State Library.......Volume 20, Issue 2, February 2010 Library Board News STATE LIBRARY BOARD TO DISCUSS L-NET SUPPORT PAYMENTS AGAIN At their February 26th meeting in Salem, the State Library Board will once again discuss the idea of beginning to assess partial support from larger public and academic libraries for the L-net e-reference program. A year ago the Board adopted a revision to the Oregon Administrative Rules to make this possible. However the rule they adopted was tied to payments for statewide database licenses. When the Board decided to not to charge larger public and academic libraries for half of the database costs last year, that meant that under the existing rule, they could not be assessed a partial support payment for L-net. In February, at the request of the Board, the staff will present a proposal to amend the existing rule to allow L-net payments, beginning next year. In other business, the Board will hear a recommendation from the Talking Book and Braille Services Advisory Council to submit a Legislative Concept to Governor Kulongoski for the 2011 legislative session. The proposal would be modeled on SB 849, a bill to fund the NEWSLINE newspaper service with universal service funds from the Oregon Public Utility Commission that failed to pass in the 2009 session. The Board will also consider a request from Oregon State University Libraries to add funds to their 2010 LSTA grant so they can follow through on a plan to digitize historical resources working with two historical societies in the state. The plan received only partial funding from the Oregon Heritage Commission, and OSU is seeking full funding for their plan which complements their LSTA-funded Oregon Digital Library Project. The Board will meet, beginning at 9:30 a.m., on February 26th in Room 102 at the State Library. An open forum will be held at 11:30 at which anyone may address the Board on any topic. State Library News ACADEMIC LIBRARIANS MEET WITH REPRESENTATIVES OF GALE/CENGAGE LEARNING On January 27th representatives from a number of academic libraries in Oregon met at the Oregon State Library with representatives of Gale/Cengage to discuss concerns that have been expressed by the academic library community. The all-day meeting provided an opportunity for the librarians to give examples of technical and content issues they have experienced since September 2009 when the contract between the State Library and Gale/Cengage to provide general periodicals databases to Oregon libraries became effective. The Gale representatives took back a list of action items and will be responding to the concerns expressed in the near future. NEW GRS BLOG HIGHLIGHTS STATE DOCUMENTS The Government Research Services team has launched a new blog that highlights newsworthy Oregon government documents. Read All About It, Oregon will feature Oregon documents that are in news, or about topics in the news, and link to those documents in the Oregon Documents Repository. The documents are as varied as state agency missions are, ranging from public health, voting, and natural resources to recreational opportunities. The blog combines the expertise of the eClips and Oregon Documents Depository groups. FELLOWSHIP OPPORTUNITY FOR PUBLIC LIBRARY STAFF The California State Library, Idaho Commission for Libraries, Oregon State Library, and Washington State Library are pleased to announce a year-long Fellowship opportunity funded by a grant from the U.S. Institute for Museum and Library Services, Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program. This year-long Fellowship will provide continuing education scholarships for selected library staff and professionals who wish to advance their library and information science skills related to improving services to and engagement with active, older adults. Up to 100 qualified applicants from California, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington will be selected to participate. Fellows will be introduced to a new framework for serving and engaging adults ages 50+ that both promotes productive aging and establishes libraries as centers of lifelong learning and civic engagement. For more information about this Fellowship and for the link to the online application, go to the IMLS Western Regional Fellowship web site. The Fellowship will run from July 1, 2010 through June 30, 2011. Deadline for submission, including a Letter of Library Commitment from the library director, is April 2, 2010. PLINKIT SOFTWARE UPGRADE IN THE WORKS Plinkit, a free web-hosting solution for public and tribal libraries in Oregon, will be undergoing upgrades in February. The new software will provide the following new features for Plinkit website editors: recurring events for the library and staff calendars, additional formatting and styling options for pages, version control, link checking for local content, and portlet management. An updated User Manual will also be distributed to Plinkit libraries shortly after the upgrade. Several new Plinkit sites are already using the new software in addition to a few "early adopters" including Lake County Libraries, Douglas County Library System, and Monmouth Public Library. Currently, 50 libraries in Oregon are using Plinkit, and nationwide nearly 300 libraries are using it. More information about Plinkit for Oregon is available at http://oregon.plinkit.org/. If your library is interested in using Plinkit, please contact Darci Hanning, 503-378-2527. LIBRARY SERVICES AND TECHNOLOGY ACT GUIDELINES AVAILABLE FOR FFY2011 GRANT CYCLE Got a great idea for a joint automation project? Outreach program? A new use of technology? The Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) grant program may be for you! The application packet for FY2011 grant proposals is available on the web through the LSTA Competitive Grant Program page. The LSTA program uses a two-step grant process. Short proposals are due April 16. Ideas need to support the Oregon Library Services and Technology Act Five-Year State Plan 2008-2012. Feel free to check out the proposals from past years, as there may be a project you wish to replicate. We welcome calls to talk over grant ideas, or find out about similar grants that may have been made in previous years. Contact Ann Reed , (503) 378-5027. DIGITAL TRANSITION MOVES FORWARD As we announced in the October LTLO, the new digital talking book machines are here and we have been very busy sending them out. We have sent over 770 players to patrons and continue to satisfy patron requests as players become available. At the current rate of new machines arriving, we are anticipating that the initial waiting list of 2500 people will be satisfied by February, 2011. The feedback we are getting from patrons has been very positive. As one person stated, "The "talking buttons" are superb and the voice quality is phenomenal." An additional benefit is that the digital talking book machine is compatible with BARD (Braille and Audio Reading Download), that provides downloadable digital books from the National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped . So if you have any patrons at your library who qualify for Talking Book and Braille Services, please sign them up today. Other Library News BAKER COUNTY LIBRARY DISTRICT NAMED A "BEST SMALL LIBRARY" In January, the Baker County Library District was named by Library Journal as a finalist for their Best Small Library in America 2010 award. The grand prize went to Glen Carbon Centennial Library, IL. Baker County Library shares its finalist prize with the Cross Plains Public Library, TX, making it one of the top three small libraries in the country this year. A Library Journal press release states the "libraries feature the programs, tech savvy, and commitment to the community that signify the Best Small Library in America." Over 30 libraries competed for the award this year. Baker County Library's nomination came from Governor Ted Kulongoski, with letters of endorsement furnished by State Librarian Jim Scheppke, Baker County Commissioner Fred Warner, and Ken Reading, Director of the Umatilla Special Library District. Sponsored by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Library Journal's Best Small Library in America award was created in 2005 to encourage and showcase the exemplary work of libraries serving populations under 25,000. As the winner, Glen Carbon Centennial Library will receive a $15,000 cash award to support its services and outreach to the community. The two finalist libraries will each receive conference costs for two library representatives to attend the 2010 Public Library Association conference in Portland, and recognition at an award celebration. Library Director Perry Stokes will accept the finalist award on Thursday, March 25 at a PLA gala event in Portland. NASA INVITES MUSEUMS AND LIBRARIES TO APPLY FOR FREE SPACE ARTIFACTS NASA began offering a second round of free space artifacts to libraries and museums. Museums and libraries must first be determined as eligible by contacting a representative of their State Agency for Surplus Property in their state. Once they are determined to be eligible, institutions will receive a log-on and password so they can view available artifacts at the web site. The artifacts are free, but eligible recipients must cover shipping and special handling fees. Shipping fees on smaller items will be relatively inexpensive, while larger items may involve extensive disassembly, preparation, shipping, and reassembly costs. NASA will work closely with potential recipients, on a case by case basis, to address any unique special handling costs. Each artifact will be screened for 90 days. Once the screening period closes, and at completion of the allocation process, requestors will be notified about the status of their request. For the latest information about NASA shuttle transition and artifacts, visit the web site. P.S. (From the State Librarian) I have been a big fan of Roy Tennant for a long time. Tennant used to have a print column in Library Journal and now blogs for them. His day job is working for OCLC Research. Once again Roy hit the nail on the head with his blog post for the new year and the new decade, "The Decade of Massive Cooperation". He argues that if libraries "have a prayer of surviving and thriving" in the decades ahead we have to do it together and on a massive scale. While we "cannot out-Google Google" (it's too late for that), neither can we fail to follow the same large-scale strategies (in our case, regional, national and global) to improve our products and services and increase our efficiency and cost-effectiveness. State libraries have prided themselves on facilitating cooperation at a regional or statewide level. We've done that. Back in the 1970's we funded consulting work that resulted in many of the county and multi-county public library federations we still have today (CCRLS, WCCLS, LINCC, etc.). We provided start-up funding for most of the shared automated library systems in the state. We began our statewide library courier system and statewide database licensing two decades ago. That's all well and good, but going forward we all need to do things on an even larger scale. We've already begun. The best example, of course, is the Orbis Cascade Alliance, the first two-state academic library resource sharing network in the country, which continues to grow. Another good example is the Plinkit Collaborative, which we formed with our colleagues in Colorado, Texas and Illinois to collaboratively support the Plinkit content management system. The Collaborative now covers much of the country, including Nebraska, Michigan, Virginia, and the Lyrasis network on the east coast. I understand that the OLA Vision 2020 Committee is focusing on greater collaboration as a major goal for this decade. That's good to hear. I think it's time to finally achieve, in this decade, a goal what was not achieved in OLA's Vision 2000 and Vision 2010. Both of those plans called for a statewide library card and a statewide library catalog. I believe, in this new decade, we finally have the technology, and hopefully the will, to achieve both. Again, we probably can't out-Google Google, but we must do everything we can to show Oregonians that their libraries can work together to meet nearly all of their needs for library materials and information. - Jim Scheppke Contacts at the Oregon State Library Library Development: 503-378-2525, MaryKay Dahlgreen, Mary Mayberry, Darci Hanning, Ann Reed, Jennifer Maurer, 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 bvss at pdx.edu Mon Feb 1 09:15:15 2010 From: bvss at pdx.edu (Suzanne Sager) Date: Mon, 01 Feb 2010 09:15:15 -0800 Subject: [Libs-Or] [Fwd: [alacoun] OCLC library report attached] Message-ID: <4B670C23.1010300@pdx.edu> FYI, Suzanne L. Sager Oregon ALA Chapter Councilor -------- Original Message -------- Subject: [alacoun] OCLC library report attached Date: Mon, 1 Feb 2010 09:41:21 -0500 From: Jacqueline Rafferty To: For those who may not have yet seen it, attached is a library report by OCLC: / / /Libraries /*How they stack up* U.S. spending "This report, */Libraries: How they stack up, /*provides a snapshot of the economic impact of libraries. The report contains some interesting comparisons of library economics and activities to other sectors, professions and destinations in the worldwide economy." Jackie Jacqueline Rafferty, MA Chapter Councilor Library Director Paul Pratt Memorial Library 35 Ripley Road Cohasset, MA 02025 Voice mail: 781.383.1348 www.cohassetlibrary.org ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Hotmail: Free, trusted and rich email service. Get it now. -- 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... Name: psu_signature165x35.gif Type: image/gif Size: 1469 bytes Desc: not available URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: OCLC study.pdf Type: application/pdf Size: 930553 bytes Desc: not available URL: From bvss at pdx.edu Mon Feb 1 10:22:20 2010 From: bvss at pdx.edu (Suzanne Sager) Date: Mon, 01 Feb 2010 10:22:20 -0800 Subject: [Libs-Or] [Fwd: [alacro-l] U.S. Dept of Ag $100 million for Rural Public Libraries] Message-ID: <4B671BDC.6080709@pdx.edu> FYI, Suzanne L. Sager Oregon ALA Chapter Councilor -------- Original Message -------- Subject: [alacro-l] U.S. Dept of Ag $100 million for Rural Public Libraries Date: Mon, 1 Feb 2010 12:31:42 -0500 From: Michael Dowling To: ALACRO-L To Chapters: In case you missed it, an opportunity for rural libraries in your state. Jan 27th WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The Secretary of Agriculture has allocated $100 million in United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Community Facilities funding for public libraries to provide educational opportunities and improve public services in rural communities. The funding will be provided primarily through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. "In 78 percent of rural communities, the library is the sole provider of no-fee Internet access," Emily Sheketoff, executive director of the ALA Washington Office, said. "This funding specifically set aside for rural libraries is a lifeline for communities across the country who depend on their local libraries for basic needs such as Internet access as well as assistance with e-government services, literacy and homework programs, and much more. We thank the USDA for its recognition of the vital role libraries play in rural communities and their need for funding." Funds may be used to construct, enlarge or improve public libraries. This can include costs to acquire land needed for a facility, pay necessary professional fees and purchase equipment required for operation. Funds can be used to purchase shelving, furniture, computers, audio-visual equipment, distance learning equipment and bookmobiles. Depending on funding availability, USDA Rural Development will provide up to $500,000 in additional Recovery Act dedicated grant funds to each of the State Offices for library projects. For more information on the program and how to apply, see the USDA Rural Development fact sheet . Or, to reach the USDA Rural Development contact for a specific state, visit www.rurdev.usda.gov/ -- adding the two-letter initial of the state to the end of the URL. Contact: Jenni Terry Press Officer, ALA Washington Office Michael Dowling Director International and Chapter Relations Offices American Library Association 50 E Huron St Chicago, IL, USA p +1 800-545-2433 ext 3200 f +1 312-280-4392 www.ala.org -- Portland State University logo Suzanne L. 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President Obama today released his FY2011 Budget Proposal to Congress, calling for a freeze to federal library funding under the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA), the primary source of federal funding for libraries. Under the President?s plan, LSTA would be level-funded at $214 million. As Americans deal with the weakened economy, they are using their libraries more than ever before, visiting them over 119 million times each month. American Library Association (ALA) President Camila Alire said freezing federal funding for libraries at this time of increased demand will hinder libraries from serving job-seekers, who are flocking to the library for help with online job searching and applications, resume writing, computer classes and much more. ?During this time of hoped-for economic recovery, public libraries are one of the greatest tools our nation has, and a lack of federal support jeopardizes this critical institution,? Alire said. ?President Obama often speaks about helping America get back to work, and libraries are critical access points to information and resources that are helping job-seekers every day. Unfortunately, countless libraries in our country are suffering from state budget cuts that have resulted in staff loss, reduced hours, or even closures. Many libraries have managed to efficiently use what little resources they have, but they are hanging on by a thread. Federal funding may be a small percentage of the funding America?s libraries receive, but it is critical. The ALA calls on Congress to support America?s libraries by not only restoring the funding lost to libraries in the President?s budget proposal but by increasing the funding, which is desperately needed.? The President?s budget also included a $400 billion investment into education but did not include specific funds for school libraries. Alire said the federal government should invest in school libraries to ensure every student graduates from high school with 21st century skills. ?It is alarming that the President did not recognize the value of school libraries in today?s schools and include them in this effort to improve education,? Alire said. ?Research repeatedly shows that a well-funded and fully staffed school library program with a state-licensed school librarian is an integral component of a student?s education.? ### http://www.wo.ala.org/districtdispatch/?p=4336 -- Diedre Conkling Lincoln County Library District P.O. Box 2027 Newport, OR 97365 Work phone & fax: 541-265-3066 Work email: diedre at beachbooks.org Home email: diedre08 at gmail.com -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From Laura_Orr at co.washington.or.us Mon Feb 1 10:50:54 2010 From: Laura_Orr at co.washington.or.us (Laura Orr) Date: Mon, 1 Feb 2010 10:50:54 -0800 Subject: [Libs-Or] Public Libraries and Access to Justice Session at PLA, Thursday March 25, 8:30 AM Message-ID: <182C4AC24B76C448968FB07F62EF9E69019CD293@Kronos.co.washington.or.us> Hi all: This (below) is a program that does not (yet) appear on the online PLA program schedule. I plan to attend. Laura Laura J. Orr Law Librarian Washington County Law Library 111 NE Lincoln St Hillsboro, OR 97124 Phone: 503-846-8880 Email: lawlibrary at co.washington.or.us URL: http://www.co.washington.or.us/lawlibrary Oregon Legal Research Blog: http://oregonlegalresearch.blogspot.com/ ________________________________ Sent: Saturday, January 30, 2010 7:56 AM To: Subject: Public Libraries and Access to Justice Session at the Public Library Association Meeting -- Thursday March 25, 8:30 AM Our session, which will include a lot of the faculty, material and approach from the Conference, is scheduled for 8:30 in the morning on Thursday March 25th, in the Oregon Convention Center Room E145-146. Here is the description of the session. Public Libraries and Access to Justice (Oregon Convention Center Room E145-146), Thursday March 25th at 8:30 AM This session provides tools and training that will help public libraries serve as gateways to justice and governmental institutions, with a focus on collaboration with courts, law libraries, and legal aid programs. It introduces information and tools and how public librarians can appropriately help their patrons use these tools, such as those provided by legal aid and courts. Participants will learn about the national network of state Access to Justice Commissions, and how public libraries can participate in these groups. The session will also introduce the online "train the trainer" tools developed by the Self-Represented Litigation Network of the National Center for State Courts, as presented at a recent national conference funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. Participants will receive tips and a template for creating a list of key resources, and ideas on how state access to justice partners can assist in the customization of that listing. Please distribute this widely to those who may be interested in attending. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From bvss at pdx.edu Mon Feb 1 13:57:09 2010 From: bvss at pdx.edu (Suzanne Sager) Date: Mon, 01 Feb 2010 13:57:09 -0800 Subject: [Libs-Or] URGENT ACTION ALERT: Get Librarians included Message-ID: <4B674E35.2080706@pdx.edu> FYI, Suzanne L. Sager Oregon ALA Chapter Councilor The current draft of the Senate's $80 billion version of the /Jobs for Main Street Act/ does not include librarians. However, the bill does include $20.5 billion for "Creating Jobs that Provide Public Services" which includes $18 billion for hiring and retaining teachers; $500 million for hiring firefighters; $500 million for hiring police and $1.5 billion for hiring and training youth. The message to advocates -- as soon as possible is: ALA has reports from Congressional offices that they hear from teachers, police and firefighters every day and almost nothing from the library community. Libraries are as essential as schools and public safety and help the economy by helping people find jobs. Yet library jobs are being cut -- and, now, not included in this jobs bill. It is vitally important that librarians be as vocal as these other public employees. The reason they are getting funding in this piece of legislation is because they are calling their congressional offices more often and in higher numbers than we are. Your grassroots efforts are critically important. The omission of librarians in the jobs bill is in addition to the troubling news this week that President Obama's budget proposal freezes the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) and consolidates the school library program with literacy programs in the Department of Education. These cuts will lead to a loss of jobs and a loss of services that our communities cannot afford to be without. Please call both of your U.S. Senators to ask each of them to request that Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV), Senator Richard Durbin (D-IL), and Senator Byron Dorgan (D-ND), include the hiring and retaining of librarians in the $18 billion as well. This bill could come up at any moment and it is critically important that you contact your Senators' offices *immediately* and tell them to push the above Senate leaders to include librarians in the jobs bill. Don't just call once -- keep calling until we succeed. Make sure to tell your senators what your library is doing to help people find jobs. We cannot let this legislation pass without the inclusion of library employees. We have no chance of getting into this legislation without your calls and emails -- and the support of all senators!! Please act now. Sincerely, LEB *URGENT MESSAGE TO LIBRARY ADVOCATES: * Please call both of your U.S. Senators to ask each of them to request that Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV), Senator Richard Durbin (D-IL), and Senator Byron Dorgan (D-ND), include the hiring and retaining of librarians in the $18 billion "Jobs Bill" as well. BACKGROUND FOR "JOBS FOR MAIN STREET ACT" 1. Libraries play a key role in getting America back to work again. Nationwide, the library is the only source of no-fee Internet access for 71 percent of Americans. With more and more job applications only being accepted online, the public library is becoming the center of most American's job searches. 2. State Library Agencies reported in November 2009 that 77 percent of states cut funds that support local public libraries, which has meant layoffs, staff furloughs, and forced retirements. This has caused a 75 percent cut in services to the public including canceled statewide databases used for job searching, homework help, and cuts in 24/7 reference, which are used by small businesses and students. 3. Our proposal to be a part of the $20.5 billion program to create jobs that provide public services would not add any additional funding, but would give libraries a specific amount to draw on. 4. The money would be used for library jobs that are focused on assisting patrons with getting back to work -- thereby having the impact of assisting literally millions of Americans find employment. None of these funds would be used for facilities or equipment. 5. These funds would be distributed in a clear, concise, affirmative manner. Funds would be distributed to states using a formula through IMLS based 50 percent on population, and 50 percent on relative unemployment (similar to the Department of Labor's Dislocated Worker Program). 6. The Chief State Library Officer in each state would be responsible for distributing funds to local public libraries based on their local needs. 7. A minimum amount of funding per library could offer one library staff job per building based upon need and a maximum of five full-time staff. 9. Funds would be limited to hiring back staff released due to budget cuts, recruiting new staff and/or expanding staff services around job searching and employment skills training. Call the U.S. Capital switchboard ASAP at 202.224.3121. For email addresses and other contact information go to: http://www.senate.gov/general/contact_information/senators_cfm.cfm -- Portland State University logo Suzanne L. 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During this decade, many in U.S. society turned their backs on the ideals of equality and tried to return to the restric...tive attitudes of the 1950s, reveling in a backlash that attempts to roll back Social Security and Medicare as well as passing laws that limit women?s rights to our own bodies.... http://libr.org/ftf/bloomer.html -- Diedre Conkling Lincoln County Library District P.O. Box 2027 Newport, OR 97365 Work phone & fax: 541-265-3066 Work email: diedre at beachbooks.org Home email: diedre08 at gmail.com -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From bvss at pdx.edu Tue Feb 2 07:18:59 2010 From: bvss at pdx.edu (Suzanne Sager) Date: Tue, 02 Feb 2010 07:18:59 -0800 Subject: [Libs-Or] [Fwd: [alacoun] RE: Re: OCLC library report attached] Message-ID: <4B684263.9070102@pdx.edu> FYI, additional information regarding OCLC report. Suzanne L. Sager Oregon ALA Chapter Councilor -------- Original Message -------- Subject: [alacoun] RE: Re: OCLC library report attached Date: Mon, 1 Feb 2010 19:15:13 -0500 From: Mary Ghikas To: James G. Neal , Jacqueline Rafferty CC: References: <4B6710CF.2020601 at columbia.edu> For additional information, you may want to look at the following two documents, both released recently by the ALA Office for Research & Statistics: "A Perfect Storm Brewing: Budget cuts threaten public library services at time of increased demand" -- http://www.ala.org/ala/research/initiatives/plftas/issuesbriefs/issuesbr ief-perfectstorm.pdf and "The Condition of U.S.Libraries: Trends, 1999-2009" http://www.ala.org/ala/research/initiatives/Condition%20of%20Libraries%2 01999.2009_all.pdf Thanks to Denise Davis, Director, ALA Office for Statistics & Research, and Karen Muller, ALA's Librarian. mg Mary W. Ghikas Senior Associate Executive Director, ALA 312-280-2518 -----Original Message----- From: James G. Neal [mailto:jneal at columbia.edu] Sent: Monday, February 01, 2010 11:35 AM To: Jacqueline Rafferty Cc: alacoun at ala.org Subject: [alacoun] Re: OCLC library report attached This is a very useful historical snapshot of library trends about 6-8 years ago, much of the data drawn from 2002 and 2003 reports. I wonder how activities and comparisons have evolved under the impact of dramatic changes in the technology, economics, and roles of libraries. Jim Neal. Jacqueline Rafferty wrote: > > For those who may not have yet seen it, attached is a library report > by OCLC: / / > > /Libraries /*How they stack up* > > U.S. spending > > "This report, */Libraries: How they stack up, /*provides a snapshot of > the economic > > impact of libraries. The report contains some interesting comparisons > of library > > economics and activities to other sectors, professions and > destinations in the > > worldwide economy." > > Jackie > Jacqueline Rafferty, MA Chapter Councilor Library Director Paul Pratt > Memorial Library > 35 Ripley Road > Cohasset, MA 02025 > Voice mail: 781.383.1348 > www.cohassetlibrary.org > > > > > > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > -- -----Original Message----- From: James G. Neal [mailto:jneal at columbia.edu] Sent: Monday, February 01, 2010 11:35 AM To: Jacqueline Rafferty Cc: alacoun at ala.org Subject: [alacoun] Re: OCLC library report attached This is a very useful historical snapshot of library trends about 6-8 years ago, much of the data drawn from 2002 and 2003 reports. I wonder how activities and comparisons have evolved under the impact of dramatic changes in the technology, economics, and roles of libraries. Jim Neal. Jacqueline Rafferty wrote: > > For those who may not have yet seen it, attached is a library report > by OCLC: / / > > /Libraries /*How they stack up* > > U.S. spending > > "This report, */Libraries: How they stack up, /*provides a snapshot of > the economic > > impact of libraries. The report contains some interesting comparisons > of library > > economics and activities to other sectors, professions and > destinations in the > > worldwide economy." > > Jackie > Jacqueline Rafferty, MA Chapter Councilor Library Director Paul Pratt > Memorial Library > 35 Ripley Road > Cohasset, MA 02025 > Voice mail: 781.383.1348 > www.cohassetlibrary.org > > > > > > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > -- > Hotmail: Free, trusted and rich email service. Get it now. > -- James G. Neal Vice President for Information Services and University Librarian Columbia University 517 Butler Library 535 West 114th Street, MC1101 New York, NY 10027 212-854-2247 212-854-4972 (Fax) jneal at columbia.edu http://www.columbia.edu/~jneal -- 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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Represent the Library positively in the community and educate about and market the Library at every opportunity. Identify and consider customer needs and apply approved library sciences principles to make recommendations to the Library Director to ensure that effective information and resources exist. Manage and oversee all Public Services, such as: Senior Outreach, Children and Youth Services, Volunteer Services, Circulation and Adult Programming. This includes directing and acting as a liaison with third-party vendors to ensure that Public Information needs are met as follows: Public Internet Access: Maintain consistent public access to the Internet, including working with network administrators for Coastal Resources Sharing Network, third-party vendors and/or City IT to administer servers and time management security software. Ensure proper security and appropriateness of use of these systems and provide assistance to customers and Library Staff. Make recommendations to the Library Director for enhancements. Information Resources: Determine the best ways of organizing and enhancing the information and presentation on the library website, edit quarterly newsletter and direct content and presentation for other means of communicating with Library customers. Make recommendations to the Library Director for the addition or deletion of interactive communication/networking formats. Provide point-of-use assistance and instruction for customers and Library Staff. Advise and make recommendations to the Library Director regarding the upgrade and enhancement of Public Services programs, including assistance with budgetary requirements. Assist the Library Director to set standards and procedures. Supervise all Public Services Coordinators and the Circulation Supervisor, including participation in hiring, evaluation, developing, training and motivating employees and scheduling.This also includes ensuring staff compliance to Library rules and procedures and customer service standards and modeling this compliance. Engage in active networking with other Library representatives, Library organizations and members of Coastal Resources Sharing Network to gather and share best practices and apply them. Oversee the daily operations of the Library in accordance with professional library principals, City policies and good practice to assist the Library Director as needed when the Library Director is onsite and for temporary periods of time as needed when the Library Director is unavailable. Provide and model excellent customer service working at the Information Desk daily. This will primarily consist of assisting with electronic resources. Provide and model excellent customer service working at the Circulation Desk weekly. Physical Demands of Position Frequently required to stand, sit, communicate (speak, write, listen), reach and manipulate objects, tools or controls. Requires mobility. It is expected that there is a supervisory presence from one end of the Library floor to the other throughout the day. Duties involve moving materials weighing up to 20 pounds on a regular basis and infrequently weighing up to 70 pounds. Manual dexterity and coordination are required. Duties also involve travel to other work locations. Job Qualifications MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS: Possess a broad knowledge of the methods, principles, practices and philosophy of public library operations. Completion of an ALA accredited Masters of Library Science or Masters of Library Information Science program. A minimum of five years of current professional public library experience with a focus on management of public services or any satisfactory combination of experience and training that demonstrates the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the above duties. Previous supervisory experience required. Possess a broad knowledge of the current methods and principles of electronic services delivery. Demonstrated experience with a wide variety of computer applications in a networked environment, including: word processors, spreadsheets, bibliographic and full-text databases, HTML and Internet. Excellent communication (verbal and in written), time management and organizational skills. Ability to take direction, lead, work independently and participate as a member of a team. Must be able to work evenings and weekends. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS/LICENSES: Valid Drivers License. DESIRABLE REQUIREMENTS: Fluency in Spanish. Experience with occasional oversight of Library Operations. Area Info Lincoln City is located on the scenic Oregon Coast situated 11 feet above sea level. It is bordered by the 680-acre Devils Lake and the Coast Range on the east and the Pacific Ocean on the west. Lincoln City boasts 7 ? miles of beautiful, clean, sandy beaches. The Salmon River is to the north and the Siletz Bay and River are to the south. Lincoln City is approximately 2 hours from Portland and 1 hour from Salem, Oregon?s capitol. Lincoln City?s permanent population is 7,615. During the summer months, the population can escalate to over 30,000 with visitors from all over the world. Approximately 36% of the population is over age of 55; the median age is 43. Lincoln City enjoys a mild maritime climate. The average winter temperature is 50 degrees dropping to the mid 30?s at night. Average summer temperatures range from a windy 60-70 degrees on the beach to 70-80 degrees inland. Annual precipitation averages 76.3 inches. The air quality is excellent with northwest winds in the summer and southwest winds in the winter. Benefits ? Both Employer and Employee portion of PERS picked up by the City of Lincoln City ? Regence BCBS $200 deductible health insurance ? Willamette Dental and ODS Dental ? VSP Vision ? Employer-paid Long-Term Disability and $50,000 basic Life insurance ? Generous vacation, sick and holiday leave package ? Free Community Center membership The City of Lincoln City is an Equal Opportunity Employer Susan J. Jenkins, Library Director Driftwood Public Library 801 SW Hwy 101, #201 Lincoln City, OR 97367 541-996-1251 voice 541-996-1262 fax www. driftwoodlib.org -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From bvss at pdx.edu Tue Feb 2 11:33:20 2010 From: bvss at pdx.edu (Suzanne Sager) Date: Tue, 02 Feb 2010 11:33:20 -0800 Subject: [Libs-Or] [Fwd: [alacoun] School Library cuts in President's FY2011 budget proposals] Message-ID: <4B687E00.6090505@pdx.edu> FYI, Suzanne L. Sager Oregon ALA Chapter Councilor -------- Original Message -------- Subject: [alacoun] School Library cuts in President's FY2011 budget proposals Date: Tue, 2 Feb 2010 14:27:44 -0500 From: Norton, Sylvia K To: ALA Council *Below is a** press release from the ALA Washington Office about cuts to school library funding**. **All librarians should be concerned when federal funding to improve education fails to include school libraries as it also fails to recognize our common values for learning and equity. It is too easy to look at $400 billion** for a 21^st century education** **and think that** of course we will **have money for school **library collections to engage students and promote reading or **to fund **school librarian**s to teach how to navigate information for digital citizenship. S**pecific language is needed if we want books, information, and school librarians in our school libraries. ** **I am all too aware **in my state level work **that the current lack of specific language saying "**school **library" or "**school **librarian" in No Child Left Behind has negatively affected school libraries**. **Too many lack staff and resources for effective programs while the NCLB dollars for reading and technology are spent on **a literacy specialist who chooses **classroom **book **collections or **website evaluation is taught by a tech integrator **without the information specialist training and knowledge of a school librarian. Now, with future policy at stake, it is important that we make sure school libraries and school librarians are specified. A federal investment for all students to be 21^st century learners should mean a school library program with the instruction and resources provided by a school librarian.** *** Sylvia K. Norton School Library/Technology Planning Coordinator State E-rate Coordinator Maine Dept. of Education/Maine State Library 64 State House Station Augusta, ME 04333 207-287-5620 ******* /AASL Division Councilor/ /American Library Association/ Press Officer ALA Washington Office (202) 628-8410 jterry at alawash.org For Immediate Release February 1, 2010 President's FY2011 budget proposals calls for cuts to school library funding WASHINGTON, D.C. -- President Obama's FY2011 Budget Proposal to Congress released today included a $400 billion investment into education but did not include specific funds for school libraries. Additionally, the budget called for a consolidation of the funds for the Improving Literacy Through School Libraries Program, which takes the funds out of reach for most school libraries. "This Administration says it wants to focus on programs that are effective, but it has not only recommended policy that will keep school libraries underfunded, but it will also eliminate funds for a program that the Department of Education has evaluated twice and found to be effective both times," American Association of School Libraries (AASL) President Cassandra Barnett said. AASL is a division of the American Library Association (ALA). In January 2009, the Department of Education released the Second Evaluation of the Improving Literacy Through School Libraries Program, which indicated that students attending schools participating in this program are performing higher on state reading tests than students in schools that do not take part in the program. Additionally, the study stated that in schools that participated in the program in 2003-04, the percentage of students who met or exceeded the proficiency requirements on state reading assessments increased by an extra 2.7 percentage points over the increase observed among nonparticipating schools during the same time period. "In his State of the Union Address, President Obama stated that 'In the 21st century, one of the best anti-poverty programs is a world-class education.' Yet, the President's budget neglects funding for a program that provides the type of learning experiences that develop the critical thinking and collaborative skills that are key to global competiveness," Barnett said. "School library programs focus on the skills that prepare students to be independent learners capable of assessing and recognizing their personal strengths and weaknesses thus graduating college or career ready. A world-class, 21^st century education includes instruction from a school librarian -- a teacher who knows the school's curriculum and effective techniques necessary to cross disciplines and integrate information and technology literacy. Yet, Obama's budget and policy proposals neglect to support the role of school librarians and, as a result, too many of our nation's schools will not have school librarians or essential school library programs." -- 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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Building on their previous cooperative efforts to offer digital and preservation services, the Boards of the two organizations are discussing a variety of options that would allow both BCR and LYRASIS members to take advantage of the unique offerings of each organization. Brenda Bailey-Hainer, President & CEO of BCR, says of the new development, "I am very excited about the opportunities that these discussions offer. BCR members would not only continue to have the outstanding services that BCR has always provided, but would also benefit from the rich array of additional services and resources from LYRASIS." "BCR has many innovative programs and services. LYRASIS members have asked how we can partner with BCR and bring these programs to our region. We are very excited about what this potentially can mean to our members and how it will complement our programs and services," says Kate Nevins, Chief Executive Officer of LYRASIS. As discussions evolve, the Boards of both BCR and LYRASIS will evaluate available options and determine a path for action. Both Boards are committed to ensuring continued high levels of service and expanded programs for all members, while at the same time gaining the efficiencies offered through economy of scale. 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 email info at BCR.org . About LYRASIS Created in April, 2009 by the merger of PALINET and SOLINET and joined shortly thereafter by NELINET, LYRASIS is the nation's largest regional membership organization serving libraries and information professionals. The primary service area is the Mid-Atlantic, Southeastern, and New England regions, but LYRASIS has members in many US states and in other countries. Though large in scale, LYRASIS is known for its local touch - fostering collaboration and cooperation among members and facilitating their success through networking and programming, innovative solutions, and significant cost savings through group purchasing for products and services. For more information, please visit www.lyrasis.org. Kelcey Wetzel Event Coordinator BCR 14394 East Evans Ave Aurora, CO 80014-1408 303.751.6277; 800.397.1552 ext. 101 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Bradley Date: Tue, Feb 2, 2010 at 12:04 PM Subject: [alacol2] FTUL BTOP/BIP Webinar invitation: please distribute widely To: alacol2 at ala.org, la at ala.org Cc: copyright at ala.org, e-gov at ala.org, GIS at ala.org, grassroots at ala.org, lstasub at ala.org, WO_telecom at ala.org *From:* Alan S. Inouye [mailto:ainouye at alawash.org] *Sent:* Tuesday, February 02, 2010 2:27 PM *To:* state-erate at ala.org; ertf at ala.org *Subject:* [ertf] BTOP/BIP Webinar invitation: please distribute widely Note that ? of the webinar time will be allocated to participant questions. *From:* Jacob W. Roberts *Sent:* Tuesday, February 02, 2010 12:35 PM *To:* Stimulus_Team *Subject:* Webinar invitation: please distribute widely *BTOP & BIP: How to Connect* *Join us for a Webinar on February 5* *Space is limited.* Reserve your Webinar seat now at: https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/531394042 John Windhausen, consultant to ALA?s Washington Office and president of Telepoly, and Christopher Mclean, Principal of e-Copernicus and former Administrator of the Rural Utilities Service (RUS), will provide more in depth information about Round II of BTOP and BIP ? the federal broadband stimulus programs at the Departments of Commerce and Agriculture. Included will be a brief discussion of key suggestions for making your application successful made at the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) and Rural Utilities Service (RUS) Denver workshop. *Title:* *BTOP & BIP: How to Connect* *Date:* Friday, February 5, 2010 *Time:* 1:30 PM - 2:30 AM EST After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the Webinar. *System Requirements* PC-based attendees Required: Windows? 2000, XP Home, XP Pro, 2003 Server, Vista Macintosh?-based attendees Required: Mac OS? X 10.4 (Tiger?) or newer -- Diedre Conkling Lincoln County Library District P.O. Box 2027 Newport, OR 97365 Work phone & fax: 541-265-3066 Work email: diedre at beachbooks.org Home email: diedre08 at gmail.com -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: ATT11575.jpg Type: image/jpeg Size: 38037 bytes Desc: not available URL: From diedre08 at gmail.com Tue Feb 2 13:35:54 2010 From: diedre08 at gmail.com (Diedre Conkling) Date: Tue, 2 Feb 2010 13:35:54 -0800 Subject: [Libs-Or] ACTION: Fwd: [fllan] Action Alert: Jobs for Main Street Act Message-ID: <61ec90901002021335w7b2a0d45l751291d05ff84fdb@mail.gmail.com> I sent information out to you about this bill yesterday. I also wrote to the ALA Washington Office about the situation in Oregon. I am putting this correspondence at the end of this message. There is information about how we in Oregon might want to approach talking with Senators Wyden and Merkely about this bill. ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Kristin K. Murphy Date: Tue, Feb 2, 2010 at 1:27 PM Subject: [fllan] Action Alert: Jobs for Main Street Act To: fllan at ala.org Cc: "Jeffrey P. Kratz" Dear library advocates, The ALA Office of Government Relations (OGR) is asking that all state chapters mobilize library advocates in each state to contact their U.S. Senators regarding the *Jobs for Main Street Act*, also known as the ?Jobs Bill.? Senator Byron Dorgan (D-ND) announced today that he and Senator Richard Durbin will be introducing the senate version of Jobs for Main Street Act or simply jobs bill. This bill will be $80 billion aimed at getting Americans back to work. Sources on Capitol Hill have indicated that libraries are not included in this bill, but it does include $18 billion to hire and retain teachers, $500 million for hiring police and another $500 million for hiring firefighters. Because this bill has not been introduced, there is no bill number yet. The House in December passed their version of the Jobs for Main Street Act. Ask your advocates to call and email their senators? offices; Call the U.S. Capital switchboard ASAP at 202.224.3121. For email addresses and other contact information go to: http://www.senate.gov/general/contact_information/senators_cfm.cfm The message to advocates ? as soon as possible is: ALA has reports from Congressional offices that they hear from teachers, police and firefighters every day and almost nothing from the library community. Libraries are as essential as schools and public safety and help the economy by helping people find jobs. Yet library jobs are being cut ? and, now, not included in this jobs bill. It is vitally important that librarians be as vocal as these other public employees. The reason they are getting funding in this piece of legislation is because they are calling their congressional offices more often and in higher numbers than we are. Your grassroots efforts are critically important. The omission of librarians in the jobs bill is in addition to the troubling news this week that President Obama?s budget proposal freezes the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) and consolidates the school library program with literacy programs in the Department of Education. These cuts will lead to a loss of jobs and a loss of services that our communities cannot afford to be without. Please call both of your U.S. Senators to ask each of them to request that Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV), Senator Richard Durbin (D-IL), and Senator Byron Dorgan (D-ND), include the hiring and retaining of librarians in the $18 billion as well. This bill could come up at any moment and it is critically important that you contact your Senators? offices *immediately* and tell them to push the above Senate leaders to include librarians in the jobs bill. Don?t just call once ? keep calling until we succeed. Make sure to tell your senators what your library is doing to help people find jobs. We cannot let this legislation pass without the inclusion of library employees. We have no chance of getting into this legislation without your calls and emails ? and the support of all senators!! Please act now. Sincerely, Kristin Murphy ALA Washington Office *URGENT MESSAGE TO LIBRARY ADVOCATES: * Please call both of your U.S. Senators to ask each of them to request that Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV), Senator Richard Durbin (D-IL), and Senator Byron Dorgan (D-ND), include the hiring and retaining of librarians in the $18 billion ?Jobs Bill? as well. BACKGROUND FOR ?JOBS FOR MAIN STREET ACT? 1. Libraries play a key role in getting America back to work again. Nationwide, the library is the only source of no-fee Internet access for 71 percent of Americans. With more and more job applications only being accepted online, the public library is becoming the center of most American?s job searches. 2. State Library Agencies reported in November 2009 that 77 percent of states cut funds that support local public libraries, which has meant layoffs, staff furloughs, and forced retirements. This has caused a 75 percent cut in services to the public including canceled statewide databases used for job searching, homework help, and cuts in 24/7 reference, which are used by small businesses and students. 3. Our proposal to be a part of the $20.5 billion program to create jobs that provide public services would not add any additional funding, but would give libraries a specific amount to draw on. 4. The money would be used for library jobs that are focused on assisting patrons with getting back to work ? thereby having the impact of assisting literally millions of Americans find employment. None of these funds would be used for facilities or equipment. 5. These funds would be distributed in a clear, concise, affirmative manner. Funds would be distributed to states using a formula through IMLS based 50 percent on population, and 50 percent on relative unemployment (similar to the Department of Labor?s Dislocated Worker Program). 6. The Chief State Library Officer in each state would be responsible for distributing funds to local public libraries based on their local needs. 7. A minimum amount of funding per library could offer one library staff job per building based upon need and a maximum of five full-time staff. 9. Funds would be limited to hiring back staff released due to budget cuts, recruiting new staff and/or expanding staff services around job searching and employment skills training. Call the U.S. Capital switchboard ASAP at 202.224.3121. For email addresses and other contact information go to: http://www.senate.gov/general/contact_information/senators_cfm.cfm ----------------------------- fromLynne E. Bradley toDiedre Conkling cc"Kristin K. Murphy" dateTue, Feb 2, 2010 at 12:51 PM subjectRE: Jobs bill mailed-byalawash.org hide details 12:51 PM (39 minutes ago) Diedre, Thank you for doing this outreach ? and thanks for sharing the feedback and this information. Certainly community colleges will be getting funding from a couple of these programs. Obama keeps mentioning them every single day as he is going around the country. If some of your folks do decide to communicate with Wyden and Merkely the message could be something like: ?Public librarians are lucky in Oregon where we have not experienced the same drastic cuts that public libraries in so many other states have sustained. All kinds of libraries are helping people find jobs, apply for positions and develop new career skills as well as resumes. We ask you to support our colleagues in other states and seek to include ?librarians? in the Senate ?jobs bill? along with the other public servants such as teachers and firefighters. We are also glad to see President Obama?s commitment to community colleges. We hope that the ?jobs bill? and other initiatives will recognize the needs of our academic libraries in Oregon and across the country that have been impacted by serious cuts. We know of your long time support for libraries ? and hope that you will support any of the alternatives that will help academic librarians in Oregon and our colleagues across the country.? So let?s stay in touch ? and we?ll be sending out more updates as things move along. Lynne From: Diedre Conkling [mailto:diedre08 at gmail.com] Sent: Tuesday, February 02, 2010 3:24 PM To: Lynne E. Bradley Cc: Kristin K. Murphy Subject: Jobs bill - Hide quoted text - Yesterday I was at the Oregon Library Association Legislative Committee meeting when the message about the Jobs Bill came out so I discussed it with the group. This is a hard one for us to push with our Congressional representatives, not because we are not concerned for librarians around the country but because we don't seem to be in the same situation. According to the State Librarian, in public libraries the total number of librarians employed has not decreased. There are some libraries here and there that have had decreases because of their city or county's funding but there is not net loss or net gain. We have had several areas, one very large area, where library districts have been formed so they are no longer a part of city or county general funds but have their own property taxes. And, property taxes have not been substancially hit in most areas. On the other hand, higher education is being seriously hit. Either positions are not being filled or positions are being eliminated. We know this is happening but we have no statistical information to back it up. -- Diedre Conkling Lincoln County Library District P.O. Box 2027 Newport, OR 97365 Work phone & fax: 541-265-3066 Work email: diedre at beachbooks.org Home email: diedre08 at gmail.com -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From wann_jey_a at oslmac.osl.state.or.us Tue Feb 2 16:23:52 2010 From: wann_jey_a at oslmac.osl.state.or.us (Jey Wann) Date: Tue, 2 Feb 2010 16:23:52 -0800 Subject: [Libs-Or] New state documents blog at the State Library Message-ID: <4E228F5E-4EEB-46CA-9CB0-E967B187DFE8@oslmac.osl.state.or.us> The Government Research Services team has launched a new blog that highlights newsworthy Oregon government documents. Read All About It, Oregon (http://library.state.or.us/blogs/ReadAllAboutItOregon/wordpress/) will feature Oregon documents that are in news, or about topics in the news, and link to those documents in the Oregon Documents Repository (http://oregon.gov/OSL/GRES/REPOS/index.shtml). The documents are as varied as state agency missions are, ranging from public health, voting, and natural resources to recreational opportunities. Jey Wann Oregon Documents Depository & Acquisitions Coordinator Oregon State Library 250 Winter St. N.E. Salem, OR 97301-3950 503-378-5023 fax 503-588-7119 jey.a.wann at state.or.us Oregon Documents Depository Program: http://oregon.gov/OSL/GRES/OrDocs.shtml From bvss at pdx.edu Wed Feb 3 07:11:23 2010 From: bvss at pdx.edu (Suzanne Sager) Date: Wed, 03 Feb 2010 07:11:23 -0800 Subject: [Libs-Or] [Fwd: [alacoun] School library funding cut by the Obama administration, please contact your representatives] Message-ID: <4B69921B.4070105@pdx.edu> FYI, Suzanne L. Sager Oregon ALA Chapter Councilor -------- Original Message -------- Subject: [alacoun] School library funding cut by the Obama administration, please contact your representatives Date: Tue, 2 Feb 2010 23:42:41 -0500 From: Sara Kelly Johns To: ALA Council , AASL Legislation Committee , Doc Roth , sarakellyjohns at yahoo.com *The latest blow to school libraries and students: * *President?s FY2011 budget proposals calls for cuts to school library program * A press release is going out across AASL communication channels in response to the President?s Budget Proposal which eliminates the Improving Literacy through School Libraries Act,shown to be effective in raising literacy levels in poorer schools, designed to boost academic achievement by providing students with access to up-to-date school library materials. /School Library Journal/ published an article today outlining the action and its consequences on school libraries. When school libraries are impacted, so are public and academic libraries, all part of the learning continuum that we make up. ALA Council members, all ALA members, and library advocates can help by contacting your federal representatives and local media outlets immediately, sharing the impact school library programs have in your districts and asking for restoration of these crucial funds for school libraries. To support this call to action, AASL has provided a sample letter to the editor which I have attached. Please use the contents of the letter attached to this post to draft your own messages to legislators, local newspapers, radio stations, and parent and youth organizations. Thank you for your support of this funding cut, Sara -- Sara Kelly Johns, Candidate for ALA President ALA Councilor at Large Associate Editor for AASL Community, Knowledge Quest Library Media Specialist, Lake Placid Middle/Senior HS LMC 34 School Street Lake Placid, NY 12946 W: 518-523-2474, ext. 4132 Fax: 518-523-4861 johns at northnet.org skjohns at gmail.com "Information is the currency of democracy." -- Thomas Jefferson -- 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... Name: psu_signature165x35.gif Type: image/gif Size: 1469 bytes Desc: not available URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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More information as well as the nomination form can be found here: http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/divs/rusa/awards/studenttravel/index.cfm Please send the complete nomination or application packet in electronic format to the BRASS' Gale/Cengage Student Travel Award Committee Chair Diana Wu at diana.wu at sjsu.edu with this subject line: BRASS Gale/Cengage Student Travel Award. Questions? Contact Diana Wu at diana.wu at sjsu.edu or 408-808-2087. Garrett Trott Instruction-Reference Librarian Corban College & Graduate School 5000 Deer Park Drive SE Salem, Ore. Voice -- 503-589-8116 Fax -- 503-375-7196 gtrott at corban.edu -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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As we move into a new decade of the 21st century reference services continue to undergo rapid, revolutionary change, as well as facing the challenge of difficult times with human and financial resources becoming scarcer. It is up to each and every one of us to rev up the Renaissance and to Invent the Future. We must choose to be change agents, being proactive rather than reactive. Reference Renaissance 2010 will be a reaffirmation of the importance of reference and information services which encompass not just traditional forms such as in-person point-of-service, telephone, and e-mail, but also chat, Instant Messaging, Text Messaging (SMS), blogs, wikis, Twitter, library pages on MySpace and Facebook, and virtual reference desks in Second Life. Reference Renaissance 2010: Inventing the Future will explore all aspects of reference service in a broad range of contexts, including libraries and information centers, in academic, public, school, corporate, and other special library environments. This two-day conference will incorporate the multitude of established, emerging, and merging types of reference service including both traditional and virtual reference. It presents an opportunity for all reference practitioners and scholars to explore the evolving nature of reference, as an escalating array of information technologies blend with traditional reference service to create vibrant hybrids, new staffing models, and possibilities that allow us to take reference services to the next level. And remember, summer is prime time to visit the beautiful flower strewn mountains of the Rockies. Submissions of papers, panels, and workshop proposals are welcomed that analyze issues, identify best practices, advance organizational and technological systems, propose standards, and/or suggest innovative approaches that will reveal as well as invent the future of reference in this exciting and unfolding landscape. The conference will be organized around the following interest tracks. Please note that the sub-bullets are intended to be suggested topics, not to be a comprehensive listing. Virtual Reference * E-mail, chat, IM, SMS, Second Life, etc. * Interpersonal aspects of reference service across different types of service * Comparison of VR modes * Software and hardware development * Meeting Our Users Where They Are * Comparison of different modes (locations, configurations, etc.) of service delivery * Social networking applications (such as blogs, wikis, Facebook, MySpace, etc.) * Case studies in virtual outreach * Satellite (or outpost) reference, roving reference Staffing & Managing User Services * Assessment/evaluation (including guidelines and best practices, benchmarking performance, service quality, accuracy, effectiveness, question tracking systems, and efficiency) * Hiring, training and motivating staff in an era of rapid change (including performance issues) Collaboration, Consortia and Sustainability * Sustainability and budgeting issues * Reference consortia issues * Marketing initiatives New Roles and Future Directions for Reference Librarians * Community outreach (to local government, businesses, groups...) * New approaches to instruction * Innovations and experiments * Predictions for future Wild Card (including, but not limited to, controversial issues, comparisons, other innovative topics - be creative!) TYPES OF SUBMISSIONS: Papers (500 word abstracts): Include reports and research studies on any aspect of reference, user studies, evaluation projects, innovative practical applications, theme papers, or theoretical developments. In addition, works in progress and student papers are invited. Submissions should include: 1) the official cover sheet, 2) a separate page consisting of the paper's title plus a 500 word abstract that summarizes the paper but NOT your name or contact information. Papers will undergo a blind review by the program committee. Panels: Include proposals for 1.5 hour long sessions on topics such as reference innovations, implementation of new technology, evaluation projects, reports by practitioners on current initiatives, theme panels, and contrasting viewpoints on controversial or hot issues. Innovative formats are sought, especially those that encourage audience participation, such as: roundtable discussions, debates, forums, or case studies. Submissions should include: 1) the official cover sheet, 2) a separate page consisting of the panel title plus a 500 word abstract describing the panel but NOT your name or contact information. Panels will undergo a blind review by the program committee. Reports from the Field: These proposals will be for 30 minute sessions on working projects, new services, new approaches to reference instruction, or developments-in-progress. Submissions should include: 1) the official cover sheet, 2) a separate page consisting of the title of the report as well as a 250 word overview. Workshops: These proposals will be for 1.5 hour sessions on working projects, new services, new approaches to reference instruction, or developments-in-progress. Workshops are to be interactive, with audience participation and activities (including small group, individual, worksheets, discussions, case studies, etc.) included. Submissions should include 1) the official cover sheet and 2) a separate page consisting of the workshop title as well as a 250 word overview. Pecha Kucha: Join the conversation by submitting a proposal for a Pecha Kucha. Any topic relating to reference librarianship is most welcome, except for product pitches, which are not permitted. Pecha Kucha talks are exactly 6 minutes and 40 seconds with exactly 20 slides. Read more about this format at http://www.pecha-kucha.org/what Submissions should include 1) the official cover sheet and 2) a separate page consisting of the workshop title as well as a 250 word overview of the topic DEADLINES: April 1, 2010 Deadline for All Submissions May 7, 2010 Notification of Acceptance to Speakers TBA Deadline for print proceedings for accepted proposals SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS: Submissions should be sent in electronic format (as an e-mail attachment, Word document or pdf) The official cover sheet can be downloaded from http://www.bcr.org/referencerenaissance/2010/call.html and complete proposals should be emailed to Justine Shaffner jshaffner at bcr.org Information on conference registration and hotel reservations will be forthcoming on the conference website or email jshaffner at bcr.org to get on the conference mailing list. 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 email info at BCR.org . Kelcey Wetzel Event Coordinator BCR 14394 East Evans Ave Aurora, CO 80014-1408 303.751.6277; 800.397.1552 ext. 101 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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You can find out more about her at her website http://www.librarycoach.com/. Please join me in welcoming Ruth. You will hear more from her soon as she comes on board. One of her first tasks will be to put out the call for Regional Coordinators. I also want to thank Roberta Richards for her work in supporting this grant application. Best, Donna Reed Library Director Portland Community College Sylvania Campus 12000 SW 49th Ave. Portland, OR 97219 Mail: P.O. Box 19000 Portland, OR 98280 donna.reed at pcc.edu (503) 977-4497 fax: (503) 977-8398 http://www.pcc.edu/library -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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The library was recognized as "a warm welcoming place for all people" and was also cited for its sponsorship of events celebrating various cultures The Human Rights Advisory Commission was created by ordinance to the Beaverton City Code on April 12, 1993. The general purpose of the commission is to help the citizens and government in the City of Beaverton to achieve the goal of embracing and celebrating diversity, eliminating bigotry, and enhancing a sense of community. If a citizen would like to file a complaint about their rights being violated, there is a complaint process and form that can be used: -- Diedre Conkling Lincoln County Library District P.O. Box 2027 Newport, OR 97365 Work phone & fax: 541-265-3066 Work email: diedre at beachbooks.org Home email: diedre08 at gmail.com -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Library Advocacy Day Library Advocacy Day from ALA Washingtonon Vimeo . [image: registration button] For one year only, Library Advocacy Day will replace National Library Legislative Day (NLLD). On June 29, 2010, library advocates from all 50 states and Washington, D.C. will meet at Upper Senate Park on the U.S. Capitol grounds. The event, which will begin at 11 a.m., will feature guest speakers, photo ops, and a chance to cheer on libraries! After the rally, participants will meet with their elected officials and their staffs. Your NLLD coordinator will be running point for your state, so please get in touch with them if you plan to attend. To find out whom your NLLD coordinator is, please click here . The states with the most people will be featured front and center, which means they are the ones that will be in the majority of pictures. Make sure your state is the most represented so your group can be in the most pictures! More details will be on their way in the next month, so please stay tuned! For information on state lobbying days, contact your state chapter. -- Diedre Conkling Lincoln County Library District P.O. Box 2027 Newport, OR 97365 Work phone & fax: 541-265-3066 Work email: diedre at beachbooks.org Home email: diedre08 at gmail.com -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From April.M.Baker at state.or.us Fri Feb 5 08:49:11 2010 From: April.M.Baker at state.or.us (April Baker) Date: Fri, 5 Feb 2010 08:49:11 -0800 Subject: [Libs-Or] Jobline - 2/5/10 Message-ID: Oregon State Library Jobline An Electronic Jobline from the Oregon State Library....... February 5, 2010 Closing Dates 02/10/10 Library Technician I, Corvallis, OR 02/11/10 Library Branch Manager/Children's Librarian, Sisters, OR 02/12/10 Volunteer Services Coordinator, Hillsboro, OR 02/12/10 Web Services Support Specialist, Salem, OR 02/28/10 Medical Content Coordinator, Portland, OR 02/28/10 Librarian, Portland, OR 03/01/10 Metadata Management Librarian, Eugene, OR 03/01/10 Director of Library Services, Gresham, OR 03/15/10 Electronic Records Archivist, Eugene, OR Job Announcements ************************************** Posted: 2/5/10 Library Technician I - Circulation, Instruction & User Services Closes: 2/10/10 Corvallis, OR Valley Library, Oregon State University, Corvallis, Oregon. Full-Time, 1.0 FTE, mornings and weekend hours, $1854-2484/monthly + benefits. To review posting and apply, go to http://oregonstate.edu/jobs Posting # 0005229 Closing Date: 02/10/10. OSU is an AA/EOE. ************************************** Posted: 1/8/10 Library Branch Manager/Children's Librarian Closes: 2/11/10 Sisters, OR Sisters Public Library - Central Oregon Is your dream job in Management and Youth Services? The Deschutes Public Library has an extraordinary opportunity for you! This position has many opportunities to influence lifelong learning. As the Sisters Branch Manager you have unique ways to enrich the lives of the staff and customers at both a local and a district-wide level. As the children's librarian you will be providing early literacy story times, summer reading programs, outreach to schools, and more. You will be serving a wide range of age groups, from babies to senior citizens, in the small and supportive community of Sisters. You will lead the professional development of your team, empowering them to grow and develop. Creativity, leadership, and collaboration are key talents of your influential role. Check out http://www.dpls.lib.or.us/employment.asp for position details, application and supplemental questionnaire. We look forward to hearing from you! Contact Marian Thomas at 541-312-1024 for any questions. Deadline: 4:00 p.m., on Thursday, February 11. EOE. ************************************** Posted: 1/29/10 Volunteer Services Coordinator Closes: 2/12/10 Hillsboro, OR The Hillsboro Public Library is now recruiting for the position of Volunteer Services Coordinator. Pay Range: $3513 to $4753 per month. This is a full-time regular position with City of Hillsboro benefits. For a position description and to download an application, see: http://www.ci.hillsboro.or.us/Jobs/Default.aspx ************************************** Posted: 2/5/10 Web Services Support Specialist (Technology Support Specialist) Closes: 2/12/10 Salem, OR Chemeketa Cooperative Regional Library Service seeks a web specialist to manage and develop our website and Online Public Access Catalog. CCRLS is a consortium of 1 academic and 17 public libraries in Polk, Yamhill and Marion counties, with offices on the Salem campus of Chemeketa Community College. Working as a member of the CCRLS support team, be responsible for design of the CCRLS web site for public and library partner use; customization and maintenance of the Millennium OPAC and integration with other automated library services; secondary support of automated systems. For a position description and to apply, see the Classified Positions at: https://jobs.chemeketa.edu/ ************************************** Posted: 1/29/10 Medical Content Coordinator Closes: 2/28/10 Portland, OR WebMD is the leading provider of health information services, serving consumers, physicians, other healthcare professionals, employers and health plans. The online healthcare information, decision-support applications and communications services that we provide: We are seeking a Medical Content Coordinator within the WebMD Health Services product management organization to coordinate perform the content indexing function of matching and presenting the most relevant health content using a proprietary indexing system. This position is responsible for executing the following functions and activities: 1. Take the lead on coordinating and scheduling all indexing projects and work. 2. Maps all of the various health content resources provided in the portal to one or more pertinent 'subjects'. 3. Reviews internal and external health content, assigning subject and target meta-data to enhance search, retrieval, and personalization capabilities. 4. Participates in development, client, and other projects related to indexing. 5. Reviews current projects, processes and client utilization and makes recommendations on improvements. 6. Creates monthly report on key metrics for management to monitor client indexing opportunities. 7. Works collaboratively with product and client account management, engineering, quality assurance, and clinical staff. For complete announcement and details, click here. ************************************** Posted: 1/29/10 Librarian Closes: 2/28/10 (or until filled) Portland, OR Everest College and our parent company, Corinthian Colleges, Inc., are enjoying robust growth as we prepare students to succeed in today's employment market. Part of a network of more than 100 CCi schools throughout North America, Everest College offers an ideal setting to positively impact the lives of adult learners. Our campus team members help students train for successful careers in health care, business, criminal justice, and computer technology. We're currently seeking bright, energetic and motivated people with a desire to make a difference and change lives. General Duties: Ability to interact with different populations: faculty, staff, and students. Oversee all facets of the daily operations of the library. Participate in the development and management of the library annual operating budget. Provide operational management of the library operation to include planning and organizing workflow. Employ ethical library management standards which meet all regulatory agency and Company standards. Requirements: Master's Degree in Library or Information Science or Comparable program. Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communications skills are essential. Prior experience working in an educational environment preferred. We offer competitive compensation and an excellent benefit package including a comprehensive healthcare program and a 401k plan. Qualified candidates ONLY - apply online for consideration and the potential opportunity to work with a dynamic and growing company. Application and Job Information Contact: Corinthian Colleges, Inc. Online Application Form: http://careers.cci.edu/cci/jobboard ************************************** Posted: 1/8/10 Metadata Management Librarian Closes: 03/01/10 Eugene, OR The University of Oregon Libraries seeks a dynamic, creative, and user-oriented colleague for the position of Metadata Management Librarian. This position provides the opportunity for a recent professional or an experienced metadata management librarian to participate in a wide range of services and professional responsibilities in a collaborative environment. Duties and Responsibilities: The Metadata Management Librarian manages bibliographic data, the application of metadata to audio visual collections, and plays a key role in ensuring quality control. Specifically, this position: oversees catalog maintenance, including authority control and general bibliographic quality control; defines policies for use of the local integrated system; coordinates the maintenance of system tables; oversees coordination of work vendors to monitor and enhance system applications and obtain and ensure the quality of records; coordinates the daily work of classified staff and student workers managing quality control of the online catalog and other bibliographic databases; catalogs monographs and integrates resources in non-print formats (including DVDs, video games, and electronic resources) using AACR2 and Library of Congress classification, subject headings, and rule interpretations with related authority work; provides leadership and technical expertise in the investigation and application of new methods for organization of information resources utilizing established and emerging bibliographic control mechanisms and metadata standards. Engages in relevant professional development and service activities in keeping with the library's criteria for contract renewal and promotion. Reports to the Head, Metadata Services and Digital Projects. Qualifications: Required: ALA-accredited MLS degree; experience using AACR2, MARC and the OCLC system; experience working directly with applications of integrated library systems; knowledge of HTML, XML; demonstrated problem-solving, workflow analysis, and project leadership skills, as well as an aptitude for complex, analytical work with attention to detail; strong commitment to enhancing service through teamwork and responsiveness to clients; excellent oral and written communication skills; ability to work effectively with all levels of staff and with people of culturally diverse backgrounds; and potential to excel in a dynamic academic library environment, demonstrating flexibility, initiative and creativity. Preferred: Supervisory experience; familiarity with non-MARC metadata schemes and evolving standards; experience with the Innovative Interfaces system; bibliographic knowledge of at least one foreign language. The successful candidate will support and enhance a diverse learning and working environment. Salary and Benefits: Salary commensurate with education and experience. The UO offers a generous benefits package. For details, click here. Application Deadline: Applications will be accepted until the position is filled; applications received by March 1, 2010 will receive priority consideration. To Apply: Please send Word or PDF attachments via e-mail in care of Ms. Laine Stambaugh, Director, Library Human Resources, libapps at uoregon.edu, and include the following: 1) Cover letter addressing your qualifications for the position; 2) R?sum?; 3) List of names, addresses, phone numbers, and e-mail addresses of four references (one of whom must be indicated as your most recent supervisor). For more information, see complete announcement here. ************************************** Posted: 2/5/10 Director of Library Services Closes: 3/1/10 Gresham, OR Closing Date: Screening will begin March 1, 2010; please apply by then for best consideration. City & State: Gresham, OR Brief description of position: Reporting to the Vice-President, provides overall direction and management to the College's library operations in support of the mission, vision and strategic goals of the College. Link to the full job announcement: http://jobs.mhcc.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=51243 ************************************** Posted: 1/29/10 Electronic Records Archivist Closes: 03/15/10 Eugene, OR The University of Oregon Libraries seeks a dynamic, creative, and user-oriented colleague for the position of Electronic Records Archivist. This position provides the opportunity for a recent professional or an experienced archivist to participate in a wide range of services and professional responsibilities in a collaborative environment. Duties & Responsibilities: The Electronic Records Archivist is responsible for the access, maintenance, preservation, retention, and disposal of University records in electronic and paper form. The person in this position: develops and maintains all related policies, procedures, manuals, and training materials for the University Records Management program; systematically acquires and manages University electronic records in both dark and light archives; in conjunction with the University Historian and Archivist, provides outreach and consultation to University departments regarding their responsibilities for information management planning, including advice on life cycles, retention schedules, and policies; researches and implements innovative changes in the program in order to strengthen its legal status while recognizing the specific needs of each department in managing information; provides primary support and training for Archivists' Toolkit, including collaboration with internal and external partners; takes a leading role in Oregon University System (OUS) policymaking for electronic records management and makes significant contributions to state and regional electronic records management policies and practices; and supervises .20 FTE student employees. Reports to the Head of Special Collections & University Archives. Qualifications: Required: ALA-accredited Master's Degree in Library and Information Science with an emphasis in archives or records management; or Master's Degree in Archival Administration; or Master's Degree in relevant field with CRM (Certified Records Manager); experience or training in developing office contacts, surveying offices, and creating retention schedules; knowledge of relevant state and federal law pertaining to university records, such as FERPA and HIPAA; demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing. Desired: Two years of experience related to the management of electronic records of information systems; training or special education in archival administration and/or electronic records management; knowledge of or experience with Archivists' Toolkit or other data management system. The successful candidate will support and enhance a diverse learning and working environment. Salary & Benefits: Salary commensurate with education and experience. The UO offers a generous benefits package. For details, see: http://hr.uoregon.edu/benefits. Application Deadline: Position remains open until filled; applications received by March 15, 2010 will receive priority consideration. To Apply: Send Word or PDF attachments via e-mail in care of Ms. Laine Stambaugh, Director, Library Human Resources, 1299 University of Oregon Libraries, Eugene, OR 97403-1299 to libapps at uoregon.edu, and include the following: 1) cover letter addressing your qualifications for the position; 2) r?sum?; and 3) list of names, addresses, phone numbers, and e-mail addresses of four references (one of whom must be indicated as your most recent supervisor). For complete announcement and details, see: http://libweb.uoregon.edu/admnpers/acad.html. 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Katie Anderson, Library Development Services * Youth Services Consultant * Oregon Center for the Book Coordinator * Oregon State Library, 250 Winter St. NE, Salem, OR 97301 katie.anderson at state.or.us, 503-378-2528 _____ From: American Indian Library Association [mailto:AILA at SI-LISTSERV.SI.EDU] On Behalf Of Hanks, SusanSent: Monday, February 01, 2010 5:07 PM To: AILA at SI-LISTSERV.SI.EDU Subject: FW: [ARSL-L] Fwd: Rural Youth Assembly -- seeking nominations from the Association of Rural and Small Libraries Dear Friends and Gentle People - Here's an opportunity for you to think about for possible nominations from your local community. Cheers - Don >>> "Tim Marema" 2/1/2010 2:09 PM >>> The National Rural Assembly will be producing a Youth Assembly April 22-25, 2010. We're looking for help spreading the word to folks who might nominate young people (ages 18-25) to attend. The National Rural Assembly will select 50 young people from around the country for the Youth Assembly and will cover participants' costs. The email below has links to the application packet and more information. If you could pass this along to people and organizations you think might be interested, we would appreciate it. Nominations are due Feb. 26, 2010. Thanks for your help. Sincerely, Tim Marema Center for Rural Strategies Call for Nominations! More Info February 1, 2010 NATIONAL RURAL YOUTH ASSEMBLY in Santa Fe, New Mexico The National Rural Assembly will host a National Rural Youth Assembly on April 22-25, 2010, at the Institute for American Indian Arts in Santa Fe, New Mexico. The Assembly seeks 50 young adults from rural communities across the country who will gather to discuss the issues they see as critical to their lives and communities. The National Rural Assembly Steering Committee asks rural leaders and mentors to nominate young people who are interested in rural issues and invested in making an impact in their local communities. The National Rural Youth Assembly will engage young people on the key policy areas of the Rural Assembly including the quality of education, stewardship of our natural resources, investment in our communities, and the health of rural people. Youth will represent the diversity of rural America in geographies, races, cultures, genders, incomes and sexual orientations. Criteria: Nominated participants must 18-25 years old and represent a rural community. For further criteria, please review the Youth Assembly application packet. Deadline for Applications: All application packets are due Friday, February 26th by 5 p.m. EDT. Click here to download the Youth Assembly Application Packet -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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URL: From maurer_jennifer at oslmac.osl.state.or.us Fri Feb 5 13:15:17 2010 From: maurer_jennifer at oslmac.osl.state.or.us (Jennifer Maurer) Date: Fri, 5 Feb 2010 13:15:17 -0800 Subject: [Libs-Or] Best Way to Contact Gale Message-ID: <25ECFEF2-B507-449D-9FC4-D5DCA0159643@oslmac.osl.state.or.us> Hi, I've mentioned this in other emails, but I want to outline the best way to contact Gale when you need technical support related to the databases in our statewide contract. First, see if your question can be answered through the Gale support site for Oregon libraries. http://galesupport.com/oregon/ From there you can download MARC records for eBooks, register library IP addresses, get help configuring firewalls and proxies, and more. Or, use the Need Additional Information contact form to make your request. If you want to email Gale directly, do not use their generic tech support address. Instead, use gale.consortium.installs at cengage.com and start your subject line with "Oregon." This will help the person on the receiving end direct the email to the consortium installs group that has been briefed about the specifics of the Oregon contract. (The part about adding "Oregon" to the subject line is a new suggestion from folks at Gale.) 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URL: From hleman at samhealth.org Sun Feb 7 08:57:45 2010 From: hleman at samhealth.org (hleman at samhealth.org) Date: Sun, 7 Feb 2010 08:57:45 -0800 Subject: [Libs-Or] =?windows-1252?q?Science_Commons_Symposium_=96_Pacific_?= =?windows-1252?q?Northwest_on_February_20=2C_2010?= Message-ID: Hello, fellow members of the Oregon library community. I just want to update you on the latest developments about the conference I am helping to organize, Science Commons Symposium ? Pacific Northwest on February 20, 2010 on the Microsoft campus: http://sciencecommons.org/events/salon/ http://scs.eventbrite.com/ The conference is international in scope and features several of the most important figures in the areas of online science and Open Access. We are expecting a pretty good turnout by medical, science and academic librarians who are interested in developing alliances with scientists and technologists who are creating new modes of scientific communication. This is a burgeoning movement that librarians have a lot to contribute to. The first important development is that we have added two speakers to the lineup: Peter Binfield is the publisher of the online journal PLoS ONE, one of the journal offerings of the Public Library of Science, and is a respected innovator and analyst in the fields of online science, scholarly publishing (both Open Access and mainstream/commercial), and scientific communication. Peter Murray-Rust is an accomplished chemist, a faculty member of Churchill College at the University of Cambridge, a leader in the Open Data movement, a founding member of the Blue Obelisk organization. I have heard Peter Binfield speak and his work on article metrics is quite fascinating: http://tinyurl.com/binfieldarticle And to reiterate, it is not just scientists who are speaking and attending but leaders in the areas of copyright and Open Access such as John Wilbanks and Heather Joseph of SPARC, the Scholarly Publishing and Academic Resources Coalition. The other new development is that we are holding a T-shirt design contest: http://tinyurl.com/sctshirtcontest and the prize is nothing to sneeze at, ?Prize consists of round trip airfare from a US city to Seattle, two night hotel and a ticket to Science Commons Symposium.? Would you all please alert your colleagues to that and library students as well? It is a wonderful opportunity for someone to not only attend the symposium, but for him or her to get a chance to visit the Seattle area for free. The deadline for submissions on that is February 12th. And, hey, you could enter the contest yourself. Here is a post by one of my fellow organizers of the symposium, Deepak Singh of Amazon: http://mndoci.com/2010/02/05/science-commons-symposium-pacific-northwest-invite-codes/ Thanks for listening! Hope Leman Research Information Technologist Center for Health Research and Quality Samaritan Health Services 815 NW 9th Street Suite 203A Corvallis OR 97330 Telephone (541) 768-5712 hleman at samhealth.org Confidentiality Notice: This e-mail message, including any attachments, 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 e-mail and destroy all copies of the original message. From kdraine at lincc.org Sun Feb 7 16:56:53 2010 From: kdraine at lincc.org (Kathleen Draine) Date: Sun, 07 Feb 2010 16:56:53 -0800 Subject: [Libs-Or] Weeded Books available to Libraries- may be of interest to craft/art/architecture collections Message-ID: <4B6F6155.6080301@lincc.org> Available to libraries on the ORBIS Courier. We will confirm only to those libraries that will be receiving items: /*1. Building Pottery Equipment* /-- Harvey, Roger, etc. -- c.1975. harcover, ISBN 082300540 */2. The Design and Creation of Jewelry/* - Rev. Ed. -- von Neumann, Robert -- c.1972, pbk. 0801956714 */3. Wildlife in Wood/* -- LeMaster, Richard -- c. 1978, hardcover, 0809273365 */4. The Art of Suiseki, Classic Japanese Stone Gardening/* -- Benz, Willi -- c. 1996, hardcover, 0806963158 */5. Beautiful Death, Art of the Cemetery/* -- Robinson, David -- c. 1996, hardcover, 067086806x */6. Railway Stations of Western Canada/ -*- Martin, J. Edward --c. 1980, hardcover, 0920716008 */7. Earth sheltered housing design: guidelines, examples and references/* -- Underground Space Center, Univ. of Minn. -- c.1978, paperback, 0442288212 -- Kathleen Draine -- Reference Librarian Sandy and Hoodland Public Libraries 38980 Proctor Blvd Sandy, OR 97055 (503) 668-5537 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From bvss at pdx.edu Mon Feb 8 07:16:50 2010 From: bvss at pdx.edu (Suzanne Sager) Date: Mon, 08 Feb 2010 07:16:50 -0800 Subject: [Libs-Or] [Fwd: [alacoun] FW: A donation that was one for the books] Message-ID: <4B702AE2.80900@pdx.edu> FYI. This really is a great story about how Cathy and Scott Leiber of Williams Township were able to honor Judith F. Krug (Scott's cousin). Suzanne L. Sager Oregon ALA Chapter Councilor -------- Original Message -------- Subject: [alacoun] FW: A donation that was one for the books Date: Sun, 7 Feb 2010 18:40:00 -0900 From: June Pinnell-Stephens Reply-To: To: ALA Council List Greetings - This wonderful story is a tremendous inspiration and a really good idea. Cheers, June June Pinnell-Stephens Collection Services Manager, retired Fairbanks North Star Borough Public Libraries 3140 Roden Lane Fairbanks, AK 99709 907-479-5826 "Throughout history, official surveillance of the reading habits of citizens has been a litmus test of tyranny." Senator Sam Ervin -----Original Message----- From: gabsway at earthlink.net [mailto:gabsway at earthlink.net] Sent: Sunday, February 07, 2010 4:25 AM To: ala-ifc at ala.org; ifc-privacy at ala.org Subject: [ala-ifc] A donation that was one for the books This story was sent to you by: Gail Weymouth Another article about Judith's legacy -------------------- A donation that was one for the books -------------------- Williams Township couple honors cousin with mobile library gift to Good Shepherd. By Veronica Torrejon OF THE MORNING CALL veronica.torrejon at mcall.com 610-820-6583 February 6 2010 The bright red library cart in the pediatric unit has wheels to move from place to place and books that will give wings to children in wheelchairs. The complete article can be viewed at: http://www.mcall.com/news/local/all-a7_5books.7170218feb06,0,1072652.story -- Portland State University logo Suzanne L. 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The following link has information about her campaign http://www.facebook.com/pages/Molly-Raphael-for-ALA-President/198157358325 *Councilor-at-Large candidates:* Richenda Hawkins Wilkinson Instructional Services Librarian, Linn-Benton Community College Library // -- 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... Name: psu_signature165x35.gif Type: image/gif Size: 1469 bytes Desc: not available URL: From esther_creslib at centurytel.net Mon Feb 8 10:45:18 2010 From: esther_creslib at centurytel.net (Esther Moberg) Date: Mon, 8 Feb 2010 10:45:18 -0800 Subject: [Libs-Or] Reminder: Register soon for CSD Spring Meeting March 5th! Message-ID: <69D9A4C24B3C40549FF5317F794AA633@YOUTHLIB1> Just a reminder, please sign up soon for the CSD Spring Workshop Deadline to register is February 24th. The children's Services Division 2010 Spring Workshop will be held on Friday, March 5th from 10:00 am-4:00 pm at the Albany Public Library. This year's morning sessions will be presented by celebrated author Virginia Euwer Wolff and co-presenter Jim Tindall. They will be exploring the topics of "How to host an author or illustrator at your library" and "How to present a reader's theater" based on Virginia's book, "Bat 6", one of the Oregon Reads books of 2009. This is also your chance to share your creative ideas for programs, activities, crafts, and more - inspired by this year's "Make a Splash-Read" and "Make Waves at your library" summer reading themes. At lunchtime, we will be presenting the Evelyn Sibley Lampman award to a "librarian, author, or educator who has made a significant contribution in the areas of literature and/or library service for the benefit of the children of Oregon". Registration is $20 which includes a catered lunch. The registration deadline is February 24th. The registration form will be available online at the OLA CSD website: https://web.memberclicks.com/mc/quickForm/viewForm.do?orgId=ola &formId=71748 If you have questions about this workshop, please contact Esther Moberg CSD Summer Reading Chair, at esther_creslib at centurytel.net or (541)895-3053. Spring CSD Workshop Agenda : 9:30 - 10:00 - Networking 10:00 - 10:10 - Welcome and Introductions 10:10 - 11:00 - Virginia Euwer Wolff and Jim Tindall present: "How to host an author or illustrator at your library" 11:00-11:15 Break 11:15 - 12:00 Virginia Euwer Wolff and Jim Tindall present: "Reader's Theater" (Please bring a copy of Bat 6 if you can - some copies will be provided) 12:00-12:15 Break 12:15 - 1:45 Evelyn Sibley Lampman Award Luncheon 1:30-2:00 - Katie Anderson, State Library 2:00-2:15 - Rick Samuelson, CSD Chair 2:15-4:00 - Summer Reading Club sharing -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From Connie.J.Bennett at ci.eugene.or.us Mon Feb 8 10:55:00 2010 From: Connie.J.Bennett at ci.eugene.or.us (BENNETT Connie J) Date: Mon, 8 Feb 2010 10:55:00 -0800 Subject: [Libs-Or] MARY GINNANE - retiring!!! Message-ID: <813A01DF90DA7C4489F0AFC875D99646377B8281B9@cesrv011.eugene1.net> Calling all friends & colleagues! Help celebrate as Mary Ginnane retires! Join us in Eugene this Friday http://bit.ly/d7aaeL Or join us at a virtual party http://www.tribbit.com/tribute.html?t=705512&p=s3885032_3ffc8a668ae29bc55120f873f6f6ac1a_40533 Thank you, Mary! -cjb Connie J. Bennett Library Services Director Eugene Public Library 100 West 10th Avenue Eugene, OR 97401 541-682-5363 Fax 541-682-5898 connie.j.bennett at ci.eugene.or.us From SSomerville at cityofsalem.net Mon Feb 8 12:46:37 2010 From: SSomerville at cityofsalem.net (Sonja Somerville) Date: Mon, 08 Feb 2010 12:46:37 -0800 Subject: [Libs-Or] B.J. Toewe named Salem Public Library Administrator Message-ID: <4B7007AD0200000D000389C0@gwgwia.cityofsalem.net> Following a nationwide search, long-time Salem Public Library Youth Services Manager B.J. Toewe has been selected as the new Salem Public Library Administrator. In this new position, Toewe will lead all operations for the Salem Public Library, which serves the residents of Salem, Oregon at a Central Library downtown and a branch in West Salem. Salem Public Library is a division of the City of Salem and a member of the Chemeketa Cooperative Regional Library Service, which links 18 member libraries with a shared electronic catalog and courier service. "With her track record of developing and leading successful library programs, B.J. is a tremendous asset for our community,? said Deputy City Manager Sean O?Day. ?I am very pleased BJ has accepted this position and look forward to the many accomplishments that await her.? B.J. Toewe is a native of eastern Pennsylvania who began her library career as the Youth Services Manager at a county library in New Jersey after earning her masters in library science from Rutgers University. In 1982, Toewe accepted the position of Youth Services Manager at Salem Public Library. Since July 2009, Toewe has served as interim Library Manager. ?I am delighted to be selected as Library Administrator,? Toewe said. ?I have loved being a part of Salem and Salem Public Library. I look forward to taking on new challenges and serving our community in this new capacity.? During her tenure as Youth Services Manager, Toewe has cultivated a thriving program of service to children and families that offers eight storytimes weekly, an ambitious annual Summer Reading Program, children?s book groups, parent and day care provider training, and a multitude of opportunities for child and family learning and fun. Toewe has launched the annual Great Library Camp-In, established the library?s Discovery Room, and is currently leading the effort to create a separate Teen Library area within the Central Library. Toewe is the 1990 recipient of the Oregon Library Association?s Evelyn Sibley Lampman Award, recognizing significant contributions to children?s services in Oregon, and the 2005 honoree for the OLA Distinguished Service Award, recognizing exception service to Oregon libraries. She is immediate past chair of the Oregon Library Association?s Children?s Services Division, an associate member of the Assistance League of Salem, a member of the Rotary Youth Literacy Coalition, and a member of the Library Committee of the Elizabeth Bowers Zambia Education Foundation. In her new position, Toewe will guide the efforts of a 51-member staff that each year checks out 1.3 million items to community members, attracts more than 90,000 people to cultural and educational programming for children, families, and adults, and hosts 74,000 public computing sessions. More information about Salem Public Library is available at www.salemlibrary.org. ( mailto:libs-or at listsmart.osl.state.or.us ) Sonja Somerville Community Relations Coordinator Salem Public Library Foundation Phone: 503-588-6083 E-mail: ssomerville at cityofsalem.net FAX: 503-589-2011 Address: 585 Liberty St. SE Salem, OR 97301 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From gsharp at cclsd.org Mon Feb 8 16:03:21 2010 From: gsharp at cclsd.org (gsharp at cclsd.org) Date: Mon, 08 Feb 2010 16:03:21 -0800 Subject: [Libs-Or] OLA MSLIS Scholarships March 1 Deadline for Applications Message-ID: <4B70A649.30508@cclsd.org> .Apply Now for 2010 - 2011 OLA MLIS Scholarships - March 1 Deadline The application process is open for Oregon residents enrolled or planning to enroll in a graduate course of study for the Masters in Library & Information Science degree for the 2010 - 2011 academic year. Applications from eligible students are sought for over $17,000 in scholarship awards. Current recipients of OLA MLIS scholarships may reapply annually for up to three years of awards. The scholarship application process deadline is March 1, 2010. Before applying read OLA?s Scholarship Program guidelines and eligibility requirements. OLA's scholarship application and requirements are available as an electronic eApplication, through the Oregon Student Assistance Commission (OSAC), at www.GetCollegeFunds.org Applicants who submit their applications by February 16 are entered in drawings for $500 Early Bird awards. Open the 2010 ? 2011 OSAC Scholarship Catalog and enter a search for Scholarship Code 471 or for the Oregon Library Association to see the requirements. Additional information about the deadlines and more is available at www.GetCollegeFunds.org/deadlines.html At the OSAC site, you can read about OLA's program, and search the more than 340 scholarships OSAC manages. The scholarship application process is confidential, and there is no fee to apply. The OSAC office is located at 1500 Valley River Drive, Suite 100, Eugene, OR 97401. For questions about OLA?s scholarship and OSAC scholarship programs call 800-452-8807, or email: awardinfo at osac.state.or.us The Oregon library Association's MLIS Scholarship Program is supported in whole or part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services through the Library Services and Technology Act, administered by the Oregon State Library, and through the generosity of OLA members who have donated to the scholarship fund. OLA members are encouraged to make donations to support this new OLA initiative by using the MLIS Scholarship Contribution Form at www.olaweb.org in the Membership section. The Early Bird awards are privately funded. Gary Sharp OLA MLIS Scholarship Program -- Gary Sharp Director of Library Services North Bend Public Library 1800 Sherman North Bend OR 97549 541-756-1073 voice or fax ?A library is a shelter for the mind and spirit.? - Tom McCall From kernk at pdx.edu Mon Feb 8 17:23:17 2010 From: kernk at pdx.edu (Kristen Kern) Date: Mon, 08 Feb 2010 17:23:17 -0800 Subject: [Libs-Or] FREE disaster preparedness workshop Message-ID: <4B70B905.5070206@pdx.edu> Dear Colleagues, Below is an announcement for the upcoming WESTPAS workshop that takes disaster planning to the next step. Don't worry about having the perfect plan - this is an opportunity to discover what gaps there might be in your plan by working through a table top scenario and to think about how we can help each other in the event of an emergency. Hope to see you there! ARE YOU READY? Scenario Planning & Collaboration Among Libraries & Archives to Improve Disaster Preparedness for Collections Portland: Friday, March 12, 2010 -- Portland State University Library -- 9:00 a.m. -- 4:00 p.m. *********************************************************************** "Okay, now you have a disaster plan, but do you know how well it will work in a real disaster situation? This workshop will: * Help you assess your vulnerabilities * Test your plan using a scenario table top exercise * Explore how collaborations can help you respond to a disaster * Build a shared vision for disaster preparedness It's better we should find answers now than after a disaster has occurred!" Who should attend: When possible, send 2-3 participants from your library/archive to work together on disaster preparedness activities: Staff member(s) responsible for emergency preparedness Administrator and/or manager responsible for the building/collection Key members of the emergency/disaster team responsible for decision-making Requirements for attendance: * A written disaster plan that includes collections response/recovery * A letter of institutional commitment to explore collaboration to optimize preparedness * A completed 3-page vulnerability assessment (distributed 3 weeks before workshop) Cost: No fee; just your time, energy, and institutional commitment. Funding provided by the National Endowment for the Humanities. Sponsored by Western States & Territories Preservation Assistance Service (WESTPAS) Co-sponsored by the Oregon State Library Workshop instructors: Barclay Ogden, Co-Coordinator of the California Preservation Program & WESTPAS, and Kristen Kern, Fine and Performing Arts Librarian, Portland State University Registration: Pre-registration required. Register online at: WESTPAS workshop http://tiny.cc/ZePOL For registration assistance contact: Kathy Krause krause at plsinfo.org For general & content information contact: Julie Page jpage at westpas.org -- Kristen Kern Fine and Performing Arts Librarian Portland State Library P. O. Box 1151 Portland, OR 97207 503-725-5218 tel 503-725-4524 fax kernk at pdx.edu From Anne-Marie.Deitering at oregonstate.edu Tue Feb 9 07:17:40 2010 From: Anne-Marie.Deitering at oregonstate.edu (Deitering, Anne-Marie) Date: Tue, 9 Feb 2010 07:17:40 -0800 Subject: [Libs-Or] final Vision 2020 Survey Message-ID: Hi -- This is the last Vision 2020 survey (and by far the shortest). Thank you so much to everyone who has participated in this piece of the process. The link below takes you directly to the last vision 2020 survey. http://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?formkey=dFdZRFpCNVdlRFI3VWhJTVJwT0wzeXc6MA In our draft document, we presented four main themes. We'd like your input on those assumptions on the last of these themes, PLACE - are we on target, crazy, or somewhere in the middle? This was the last theme the group had a chance to discuss together, and while it was reflected very strongly in the early information gathering phases of our process as a primary concern for Oregon librarians, our work on it is less complete than was the case for some of the earlier themes. Your feedback now is invaluable. Please take 5-10 minutes to fill out the survey. There were some security issues with the earlier surveys that were presented on our project wiki. The problem with those was with the wiki, not with the survey form itself. This link takes you directly to the survey, leaving the wiki out of the picture entirely. Thanks a lot! Perry Stokes, Director, Baker County Library District Amy Blossom, Branch Manager, Ashland Branch-Jackson County Library Aimee Meuchel, Teen Services Librarian, Tualatin Public Library Ann Miller, Metadata Services and Digital Projects Librarian, Knight Library, University of Oregon Steph Miller, Programming Librarian, Multnomah County Library Sheila Grier, Reference Librarian, Deschutes Public Library System Aaron Schmidt, Digital Services Librarian (telecommutes!), District of Columbia Public Library Allie Flanary, Faculty Librarian, Portland Community College Anne-Marie Deitering, Oregon State University Libraries From jennifer.l.young at state.or.us Tue Feb 9 10:01:52 2010 From: jennifer.l.young at state.or.us (Jennifer L YOUNG) Date: Tue, 09 Feb 2010 10:01:52 -0800 Subject: [Libs-Or] Resource materials Message-ID: <4B71328E.7FF0.00B9.0@DHS.STATE.OR.US> The Nutrition Council of Oregon has launched a campaign to make parents aware that their children are being marketed to heavily. The campaign is an obesity prevention project and was launched back in October '09 throughout Oregon. Posters in English and Spanish were distributed to WIC and Head Start programs, pediatric medical and dental providers, preschools and child care providers. The current phase of the campaign is to encourage libraries to display the posters, bookmarks and possibly library materials (books, CD's, etc.) that encourage healthy eating for children, media literacy, or information about marketing to kids. I have attached a letter with a bit more information, an English version of the poster and bookmark. I have also attached the October press release and and a more recent article can be found at http://www.thelundreport.org/resource/oregon_nutrition_council_helps_keep_kids_healthy Please let me know if you would like me to send posters and/or bookmarks (please specify the number you would like English, Spanish or both, and for posters, the size). 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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: 9 February 2010 Withdrawn Items: Accounting Trends and Techniques. 62nd ed. New York: American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, 2008. AHA Guide to the Health Care Field: 2007. Chicago, Ill.:Healthcare Infosource, Inc., 2006. American Heritage Science Dictionary. Boston: Houghton Mifflin Company, 2005. Asante, Molefi K. and Mattson, Mark T. African-American Atlas: Black History and Culture-an illustrated reference. New York: Macmillan, 1998. Assistantships and Graduate Fellowships in the Mathematical Sciences. 2008 ed. American Mathematical Society. Barber, Nigel. Encyclopedia of Ethics in Science and Technology. Facts on File, 2002. Beer et al. Vector Mechanics for Engineers: Statics and Dynamics. 8th ed. Boston: McGraw Hill Higher Education, 2007. Best 168 Medical Schools. 2009 ed. Princeton: Princeton Review, 2008. BonJour, Laurence. Epistemology: classic problems and contemporary responses. Lantham: Rowman & Littlefield, 2002. Cessario, Romanus. The Moral Virtues and Theological Ethics. Notre Dame: University of Notre Dame Press, 1990. Clampitt, Phillip G. Communicating for Managerial Effectiveness. 3rd ed. Thousand Oaks: Sage Publications, 2005. Consumer Reports Buying Guide 2009. Corbett, Tony. Brian Friel: decoding the language of the tribe. Dublin: The Liffey Press, 2002. Cruse, Julius M. and Lewis, Robert E. Illustrated Dictionary of Immunology. 2nd ed. Boca Raton: CRC Press, 2003. Current Medical Diagnosis & Treatment. 47th ed. New York: McGraw Hill Medical, 2008. Drug Facts and Comparisons. 2009 ed. St. Louis: Facts and Comparisons, 2009. Environmental Law Handbook. 18th ed. New York: Government Institutes, 2005. Environmental Law Handbook. 19th ed. New York: Government Institutes, 2007. Finkelman, Anita and Kenner, Carole. Teaching IOM: implications of the IOM reports for nursing education. Silver Spring, MD: American Nurses Association, 2007. Frederic, Louis. Japan Encyclopedia. Trans. by Kathe Roth. Cambridge, MA: Belknap press of Harvard University Press, 2002. Graduate Study in Psychology. 2009 ed. American Psychological Association, 2009. Handbook of Nonprescription Drugs. 15th ed. American Pharmacists Associaton, 2006. Handbook of Private Schools. 89th ed. Boston: Porter Sargent Handbooks, 2008. Harris, Marilyn D. Handbook of Home Health Care Administration. 4th ed. Boston: Jones and Bartlett Publishers, 2005. Kane, Joseph Nathan et al. Facts About the Presidents. 7th ed. New York: H.W. Wilson Company, 2001. Kross, Peter. The Encyclopedia of World War II Spies. Fort Lee, NJ: Barricade Books, 2001. Langford, Rae W. and Thompson, June D. Mosby's Handbook of Diseases. 2nd ed. St. Louis: Mosby, 2000. Lonely Planet: Australia. 2007 ed. Mosco, Vincent. The Political Economy of Communication: Rethinking and Renewal. Thousand Oaks: Sage Publications, 1996. Neuliep, James W. Intercultural Communication: a contextual approach. 3rd ed. Thousand Oaks: Sage Publications, 2006. Oregon Manufacturers Register. 2009 ed. Twinsburg, OH: Harris Infosource, 2009. Oxford Atlas of The World. 15th ed. 2008. Oxford Companion to the History of Modern Science. Ed. J.L. Heilbron. New York: Oxford University Press, 2003. Oxford Encyclopedia of Theatre & Performance. Ed. Dennis Kennedy. New York: Oxford University Press, 2003. 2 vol. Pagana, Kathleen Deska and Pagana, Thomas J. Mosby's Manual of Diagnostic and Laboratory Tests. 3rd. ed. Mosby Elsevier, 2006. Physician Characteristics and Distribution in the US. 2009 Ed. American Medical Association, 2009. Physicians' Desk Reference. 63rd ed. Oradell, N.J. :Medical Economics Co., 2009. Pressman, David. Patent It Yourself. 13th ed. Nolo Press, 2008. Rand McNally. The Road Atlas. 2009. RSMeans Building Construction Cost Data. 65th ed. Kingston, MA: RSMeans, 2007. RS Means Repair & Remodeling Cost Data. 28th ed. Commerical/Residential. Kingston, MA: RSMeans, 2007. State Medical Licensure Requirements and Statistics. 2009 ed. American Medical Association. Statistical Abstract of the United States. 2009 ed. US Department of Commerce, 2008. Sullivan, Michael. The Arts of China. 4th ed. Berkeley: University of California Press, 1999. Terwiesch, Cachon. Matching Supply with Demand: an introduction to operations management. Boston: McGraw Hill Irwin, 2006. Thompson, Richard. Great Britain: a Reference Guide from the Renaissance to the Present. Facts on File, 2003. Turkington, Carol and Harris, Joseph R. Encyclopedia of Memory and Memory Disorders. 2nd ed. Facts on File, 2001. Tuman, Joseph S. Communicating Terror: the rhetorical dimensions of terrorism. Thousand Oaks: Sage Publications, 2003. Van Riper, A. Bowdoin. Science in Popular Culture: a Reference Guide. Westport, CT.: 2002. Washington Representatives. 2009 - Spring. Bethesda, MD: Columbia Books& Information Services, 2009. Gift Books Clark, John. St. Therese of Lisieux-General Correspondence, v.1. Clark, John. St. Therese of Lisieux: her last conversation. De Marchi, John. The True Story of Fatima. Foley, Barbara. Zelie Martin: Mother of a Saint. Furlong, Monica. Theresa of Lisieux. Hinnebusch, William. The Dominicans: a short history. Jamart, Francois. Complete Spiritual doctrine of St. Theresa of Lisieux. Johnson, Vernon. St. Theresa of Lisieux. Kern, Walter. Devotion to the Sacred Heart. Living God's Justice: reflection and prayers. Cincinnati: St. Anthony Messenger Press, 2006. McHugh, John. The Mother of Jesus in the New Testament. Miller, William D. Dorothy Day: a biography. San Francisco: Harper and Row, 1982. O'Dwyer, David. Our Lady in Art. Pelikan, Jaroslav. The Riddle of Roman Catholicism. Raheb, Mitri. Bethlehem Besieged: stories of hope in times of trouble. Minneapolis: Fortress Press, 2004. Rahner, Hugo. Our Lady and the Church. Silf, Margaret. Roots and Wings. Grand Rapids: William B. Eerdmans, 2006. Schillebeeckx, E. Mary, Mother of Redemption. Teasdale, Wayne. The Mystic Hours. Novato, CA: 2004. Werfel, Franz. The Song of Bernadette. Zimdars-Swartz, Sandra. Encountering Mary. -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: winmail.dat Type: application/ms-tnef Size: 6391 bytes Desc: not available URL: From gsharp at cclsd.org Tue Feb 9 17:18:04 2010 From: gsharp at cclsd.org (gsharp at cclsd.org) Date: Tue, 09 Feb 2010 17:18:04 -0800 Subject: [Libs-Or] OLA Awards Nominations Due Feb. 19 Message-ID: <4B72094C.5050302@cclsd.org> Tell us about those talented, dedicated individuals whose commitment to excellent library service has made a difference. Nominate them for one of OLA?s special awards: OLA Distinguished Service Award Oregon Librarian of the Year Library Employee of the Year Library Supporter of the Year Be sure to read the awards guidelines and let me know if you have questions. Take a look at http://web.memberclicks.com/mc/page.do?sitePageId=66151 1.Oregon Librarian of the Year may be awarded to any Oregon librarian who has been working in an Oregon Library for at least two years in a paid professional position. The nominee must demonstrate excellence in library service in his or her community and to Oregon libraries. The nominee must be a member of the association. 2.Oregon Library Employee of the Year may be awarded to any Oregon library staff member who has worked in an Oregon library for at least two years as a paid staff member and demonstrated excellence in library service in his or her community. 3.Oregon Library Supporter of the Year may be awarded to any volunteer, volunteer group, library Friend, board member, government official, or other individual who is not a paid library staff member and who has demonstrated excellence in supporting and promoting Oregon libraries. 4.Oregon Library Association Distinguished Service Award may be awarded to any Oregon librarian or library staff member, who has been in the profession for 15 or more years, has worked in Oregon libraries for at least ten years, and is currently a member of OLA, for exceptional service over a period of years. Your letter of nomination should include the following information, if pertinent, and be as informational as possible: * Provide nominee?s current position * Past positions held and summary of major accomplishments * OLA activities: committee appointments, etc. * Brief description of other noteworthy accomplishments * Your name and how you can be reached if the committee has questions Please send nominating letters and supporting letters by Friday, February 19, 2010, to Faye A. Chadwell, Associate University Librarian for Collections and Content Management, 121 The Valley Library, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR 97331-3453 or faye.chadwell at oregonstate.edu. If you have questions, call me at 541-737-8528. -- Gary Sharp Director of Library Services North Bend Public Library 1800 Sherman North Bend OR 97549 541-756-1073 voice or fax ?A library is a shelter for the mind and spirit.? - Tom McCall From samhines at gmail.com Wed Feb 10 08:29:43 2010 From: samhines at gmail.com (Samantha Schmehl Hines) Date: Wed, 10 Feb 2010 09:29:43 -0700 Subject: [Libs-Or] Call for Nominations--PNLA board Message-ID: <2f720b6d1002100829g2d801632lb059fcdfb461287f@mail.gmail.com> The Pacific Northwest Library Association has three openings on the Board of Directors in 2010. Individual members of PNLA, including those from Oregon, are encouraged to apply. Those positions are: ? Vice President / President Elect: - serves a one- year term and takes office at the end of the conference following election -assumes the office of President the following year -co-chairs the Conference Committee with the state or provincial representative ? 2nd Vice President: -serves a two- year term, taking office at the annual conference in even-numbered years -maintains membership records ? Secretary: -serves a two-year term, taking office at the annual conference -keeps official record of minutes of Executive Board and annual membership meetings The deadline for nominations is May 15, 2010. For further details and information or to make a nomination, contact Kathy Watson, Past PNLA President at: kwatson at marshallpl.org or 208-232-1263, ext. 30 From jessica.rondema at state.or.us Wed Feb 10 12:03:30 2010 From: jessica.rondema at state.or.us (Jessica Rondema (jessica.rondema@state.or.us)) Date: Wed, 10 Feb 2010 12:03:30 -0800 Subject: [Libs-Or] Biography, Arts, and Culture Books for Offer from OSL Message-ID: The following titles are available from the Oregon State Library: Walter A. Netsch, FAIA: A Critical Appreciation and Sourcebook; 2008 Button Gwinnett: A Historiography of the Georgia Signer of the Declaration of Independence; 2007 Yes We Can: A Biography of Barack Obama; 2008 The Power of Choice: The Life and Ideas of Milton Friedman (DVD) (2 copies available) George Segal: Modernist Humanist; 2008 Brushes with History: An Autobiography (Krishna Kumar Birla); 2007 The Prince: The Secret Story of the World's Most Intriguing Royal, Prince Bandar Bin Sultan; 2006 Biography of the Blind; 1995 A Company with a Mission: Rodman Rockefeller and the International Basic Economy Corporation, 1947-1985; 2006 The Diary of Elihu Hubbard Smith (1771-1798); 1973 A Dream Fulfilled: One Hundred Years of the Walla Walla Symphony Orchestra; 2006 (2 copies available) Muse of Fire: A Documentary on the National Endowment for the Arts Project Operation Homecoming; 2007 Why Shakespeare? A Documentary; 2004 Studies in Venetian Art and Conservation; 2008 Faces of Hope: Celebrating Community Health Centers; 2008 About Cyprus; 2004 China's Ethnic Groups: China's English Language Human and Cultural Geographic Magazine; Jan 2008, Sep 2008, Sep 2009 Hong Kong; 2004, 2006 A Treasury of True Buddha-Dharma; 2008 Dongtan New Town: Urban Space Design, a book for Master Planner's Contributions; 2008 The Atlas of Man: An anthropological atlas illustrating years of the Earth's geological and climatalogical past and its influence on the evolution and migrations of man, from the Ice Age of Gunz until the present day; 2008 Please let me know by February 17th if you are interested in any of these titles, and if you are on the Orbis Courier. Thank you, Jessica Jessica Rondema Technical Services Specialist Oregon State Library 250 Winter St. NE Salem OR 97301 503-378-5434 jessica.rondema at state.or.us -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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ELIGIBLE ACTIVITIES INCLUDE: - General preservation, collection-level, or item-by-item assessments - On-site training in areas such as disaster preparedness and environmental monitoring - Development of a preservation plan or mutual aid network - Consultations with preservation professionals to address a specific preservation issue or problem regarding analog or digital collections - Attendance at preservation and digitization workshops and training programs - A combination of some of the above FOR COMPLETE INFORMATION AND GUIDELINES: http://www.neh.gov/grants/guidelines/pag.html QUESTIONS? Call NEH Preservation and Access staff at 202-606-8570. REMINDER: All applications must be submitted through Grants.gov. For more information and to register with Grants.gov, go to www.grants.gov. -- Kristen Kern Fine and Performing Arts Librarian Portland State Library P. O. Box 1151 Portland, OR 97207 503-725-5218 tel 503-725-4524 fax kernk at pdx.edu From nedroj at gmail.com Thu Feb 11 15:49:41 2010 From: nedroj at gmail.com (Jorden Leonard) Date: Thu, 11 Feb 2010 15:49:41 -0800 Subject: [Libs-Or] Interlibrary Lush - February 2010 @ Lucky Lab Message-ID: <87294f111002111549k54f9e813y98f6be77af8f4ab1@mail.gmail.com> Who let the dogs out? Host: Interlibrary Lush Type: Education - Study Group Network: Global Date: Wednesday, February 24, 2010 Time: 7:00pm - 10:00pm Location: Lucky Labrador Brew Pub Street: 915 Southeast Hawthorne Boulevard City/Town: Portland, OR Back to the Lab. On a Wednesday this time so I want to see those who've been asking for it. http://www.yelp.com/biz/lucky-labrador-brewing-company-portland#hrid:2SnsQ9csw1gsmn8H6QOutw/src:search/query:Lucky%20Labrador%20Brewing%20Co "...they let you have your dog on the patio, along with many other furry friends." So bring your dogs and furry friends, and if you're allergic not to worry dogs and furries have to stay out in the patio area. The Lush has been here before, and it went well so come on down and enjoy. As always we'll be calling beforehand to make sure they know what to expect. Last time we had a few library students/recent graduates show up. Please feel welcome, and free to ask about the hoop jumping. There is hope. This is a hard industry to get into, but once you are it is well worth the effort. Hope to see you all there. All 200. How magnificent would that be? It would be a literal army. BTW for those of you on Facebook, go ahead and join Interlibrary Lush http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=300555299527&index=1#!/group.php?gid=80508895292 you'll get the most up to date info and be able to participate, provide feedback, etc. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From anderson_katie at oslmac.osl.state.or.us Thu Feb 11 16:30:42 2010 From: anderson_katie at oslmac.osl.state.or.us (Katie Anderson) Date: Thu, 11 Feb 2010 16:30:42 -0800 Subject: [Libs-Or] Free Webinar: Cataloging: Where are we now? Where are we going? Message-ID: <28F44A23-1764-46D6-81AF-40EBB1DC578D@oslmac.osl.state.or.us> Webinar Title: Cataloging: Where are we now? Where are we going? Speaker: Renee Register and Karen Coyle Cost: Free to Library Staff of Oregon Libraries Date: Friday, February 19, 2010 Description: Librarians are justly proud of their accomplishments in organizing the world's published information through the use of standard subject headings and the ubiquitous, demanding MARC record. But, with the explosion of more information stored electronically, are our old standards still relevant today? Has keyword trumped the subject heading? Librarians also see their roles changing as more information description and metadata production are handled by other professionals. Will online tagging or vendor descriptions diminish the need for librarians? Questions are rife on what exactly are the thrust of RDA and the new AACR2? Renee Register, Senior Product Manager at OCLC and Karen Coyle, noted consultant and leader in the area of digital libraries will review current cataloging practices and discuss the future of metadata, the MARC record, the Resource Description and Access standard, and the librarian's place in online information organization and access. This webcast is 90 minutes in length. Visit http://bcr.org/training/partners/teleconferences/index.html for additional information or contact BCR directly at info at bcr.org Location: View the training via webcast from your personal computer or a computer you can access easily. Or you may attend a group session at a location near you. Please review the host sites http://bcr.org/training/partners/teleconferences/sites/oregon/cataloging.html to find a convenient location. (Check back later if no Oregon sites are listed initially) How to Register: Register online at http://bcr.org/training/partners/teleconferences/registration.html - registration is FREE. Background Information: This webcast is being made available free of charge to staff from Oregon libraries through a statewide membership to BCR (http://www.bcr.org), paid for by the Oregon State Library with LSTA funds. An online archive of this presentation will be available for up to 30 days after the original broadcast date. Please visit http://bcr.org/training/partners/teleconferences/index.html for more information. A DVD of this webcast should be available for you to check out from the State Library about one month after the date it was broadcast. DVDs of previous webcasts are available from State Library (http://catalog.willamette.edu/search~S2/X?college+of+dupage&SORT=DX&searchscope=2) through your library's establish interlibrary loan process. Learn more about these DVDs and other Library and Information Science professional resources at our blog (http://osl-lis.blogspot.com/). Katie Anderson, Library Development Services * Youth Services Consultant * Oregon Center for the Book Coordinator * Oregon State Library, 250 Winter St. NE, Salem, OR 97301 katie.anderson at state.or.us, 503-378-2528 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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ALA has been notified that the Dept. of Commerce has just released Grant Guidance documents for those interested in applying for the 2nd round of the Broadband Technology Opportunities Program (BTOP) These documents, provide detailed guidance on preparing and submitting a BTOP grant application for each of the 3 grant areas 1) Comprehensive Community Infrastructure 2) Sustainable Broadband Adoption and 3) Public Computer Centers Each guide is between 75-126 pages long. CCI Grant Guidance SBA Grant Guidance PCC Grant Guidance Michael Dowling Director International and Chapter Relations Offices American Library Association 50 E Huron St Chicago, IL, USA p +1 800-545-2433 ext 3200 f +1 312-280-4392 www.ala.org -- 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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Thank you for your trouble. Hope Leman Attention all those interested in new modes of scientific communication, research and publishing: The Science Commons Symposium - Pacific Northwest takes place February 20, 2010. Here are some links about it: http://sciencecommons.org/events/salon/ http://scs.eventbrite.com/ The conference is international in scope and features several of the most important figures in the areas of online science and Open Research. The gathering is intended for medical, science and academic librarians, scientists, science educators, information scientists and technologists who are creating new modes of scientific communication or interested in learning about them. Leaders in the areas of copyright and Open Access such as John Wilbanks and Heather Joseph of SPARC, the Scholarly Publishing and Academic Resources Coalition are speaking. Major figures in the field of Open Science such as Peter Binfield ? Publisher of PLoS ONE, Antony Williams of ChemSpider, and Stephen Friend - Founder and President of Sage, a non-profit research organization transforming how researchers approach the treatment of disease, will give presentations. Thank you for your consideration. Hope Leman Research Information Technologist Center for Health Research and Quality Samaritan Health Services 815 NW 9th Street Suite 203A Corvallis OR 97330 Telephone (541) 768-5712 hleman at samhealth.org Confidentiality Notice: This e-mail message, including any attachments, 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 e-mail and destroy all copies of the original message. From April.M.Baker at state.or.us Fri Feb 12 10:28:17 2010 From: April.M.Baker at state.or.us (April Baker) Date: Fri, 12 Feb 2010 10:28:17 -0800 Subject: [Libs-Or] Jobline - 2/12/10 Message-ID: Oregon State Library Jobline An Electronic Jobline from the Oregon State Library....... February 12, 2010 Closing Dates 02/12/10 Volunteer Services Coordinator, Hillsboro, OR 02/12/10 Web Services Support Specialist, Salem, OR 02/28/10 Medical Content Coordinator, Portland, OR 02/28/10 Librarian, Portland, OR 03/01/10 Metadata Management Librarian, Eugene, OR 03/01/10 Director of Library Services, Gresham, OR 03/05/10 Librarian II, Lake Oswego, OR 03/15/10 Electronic Records Archivist, Eugene, OR Job Announcements ************************************** Posted: 1/29/10 Volunteer Services Coordinator Closes: 2/12/10 Hillsboro, OR The Hillsboro Public Library is now recruiting for the position of Volunteer Services Coordinator. Pay Range: $3513 to $4753 per month. This is a full-time regular position with City of Hillsboro benefits. For a position description and to download an application, see: http://www.ci.hillsboro.or.us/Jobs/Default.aspx ************************************** Posted: 2/5/10 Web Services Support Specialist (Technology Support Specialist) Closes: 2/12/10 Salem, OR Chemeketa Cooperative Regional Library Service seeks a web specialist to manage and develop our website and Online Public Access Catalog. CCRLS is a consortium of 1 academic and 17 public libraries in Polk, Yamhill and Marion counties, with offices on the Salem campus of Chemeketa Community College. Working as a member of the CCRLS support team, be responsible for design of the CCRLS web site for public and library partner use; customization and maintenance of the Millennium OPAC and integration with other automated library services; secondary support of automated systems. For a position description and to apply, see the Classified Positions at: https://jobs.chemeketa.edu/ ************************************** Posted: 1/29/10 Medical Content Coordinator Closes: 2/28/10 Portland, OR WebMD is the leading provider of health information services, serving consumers, physicians, other healthcare professionals, employers and health plans. The online healthcare information, decision-support applications and communications services that we provide: We are seeking a Medical Content Coordinator within the WebMD Health Services product management organization to coordinate perform the content indexing function of matching and presenting the most relevant health content using a proprietary indexing system. This position is responsible for executing the following functions and activities: 1. Take the lead on coordinating and scheduling all indexing projects and work. 2. Maps all of the various health content resources provided in the portal to one or more pertinent 'subjects'. 3. Reviews internal and external health content, assigning subject and target meta-data to enhance search, retrieval, and personalization capabilities. 4. Participates in development, client, and other projects related to indexing. 5. Reviews current projects, processes and client utilization and makes recommendations on improvements. 6. Creates monthly report on key metrics for management to monitor client indexing opportunities. 7. Works collaboratively with product and client account management, engineering, quality assurance, and clinical staff. For complete announcement and details, click here. ************************************** Posted: 1/29/10 Librarian Closes: 2/28/10 (or until filled) Portland, OR Everest College and our parent company, Corinthian Colleges, Inc., are enjoying robust growth as we prepare students to succeed in today's employment market. Part of a network of more than 100 CCi schools throughout North America, Everest College offers an ideal setting to positively impact the lives of adult learners. Our campus team members help students train for successful careers in health care, business, criminal justice, and computer technology. We're currently seeking bright, energetic and motivated people with a desire to make a difference and change lives. General Duties: Ability to interact with different populations: faculty, staff, and students. Oversee all facets of the daily operations of the library. Participate in the development and management of the library annual operating budget. Provide operational management of the library operation to include planning and organizing workflow. Employ ethical library management standards which meet all regulatory agency and Company standards. Requirements: Master's Degree in Library or Information Science or Comparable program. Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communications skills are essential. Prior experience working in an educational environment preferred. We offer competitive compensation and an excellent benefit package including a comprehensive healthcare program and a 401k plan. Qualified candidates ONLY - apply online for consideration and the potential opportunity to work with a dynamic and growing company. Application and Job Information Contact: Corinthian Colleges, Inc. Online Application Form: http://careers.cci.edu/cci/jobboard ************************************** Posted: 1/8/10 Metadata Management Librarian Closes: 03/01/10 Eugene, OR The University of Oregon Libraries seeks a dynamic, creative, and user-oriented colleague for the position of Metadata Management Librarian. This position provides the opportunity for a recent professional or an experienced metadata management librarian to participate in a wide range of services and professional responsibilities in a collaborative environment. Duties and Responsibilities: The Metadata Management Librarian manages bibliographic data, the application of metadata to audio visual collections, and plays a key role in ensuring quality control. Specifically, this position: oversees catalog maintenance, including authority control and general bibliographic quality control; defines policies for use of the local integrated system; coordinates the maintenance of system tables; oversees coordination of work vendors to monitor and enhance system applications and obtain and ensure the quality of records; coordinates the daily work of classified staff and student workers managing quality control of the online catalog and other bibliographic databases; catalogs monographs and integrates resources in non-print formats (including DVDs, video games, and electronic resources) using AACR2 and Library of Congress classification, subject headings, and rule interpretations with related authority work; provides leadership and technical expertise in the investigation and application of new methods for organization of information resources utilizing established and emerging bibliographic control mechanisms and metadata standards. Engages in relevant professional development and service activities in keeping with the library's criteria for contract renewal and promotion. Reports to the Head, Metadata Services and Digital Projects. Qualifications: Required: ALA-accredited MLS degree; experience using AACR2, MARC and the OCLC system; experience working directly with applications of integrated library systems; knowledge of HTML, XML; demonstrated problem-solving, workflow analysis, and project leadership skills, as well as an aptitude for complex, analytical work with attention to detail; strong commitment to enhancing service through teamwork and responsiveness to clients; excellent oral and written communication skills; ability to work effectively with all levels of staff and with people of culturally diverse backgrounds; and potential to excel in a dynamic academic library environment, demonstrating flexibility, initiative and creativity. Preferred: Supervisory experience; familiarity with non-MARC metadata schemes and evolving standards; experience with the Innovative Interfaces system; bibliographic knowledge of at least one foreign language. The successful candidate will support and enhance a diverse learning and working environment. Salary and Benefits: Salary commensurate with education and experience. The UO offers a generous benefits package. For details, click here. Application Deadline: Applications will be accepted until the position is filled; applications received by March 1, 2010 will receive priority consideration. To Apply: Please send Word or PDF attachments via e-mail in care of Ms. Laine Stambaugh, Director, Library Human Resources, libapps at uoregon.edu, and include the following: 1) Cover letter addressing your qualifications for the position; 2) R?sum?; 3) List of names, addresses, phone numbers, and e-mail addresses of four references (one of whom must be indicated as your most recent supervisor). For more information, see complete announcement here. ************************************** Posted: 2/5/10 Director of Library Services Closes: 3/1/10 Gresham, OR Closing Date: Screening will begin March 1, 2010; please apply by then for best consideration. City & State: Gresham, OR Brief description of position: Reporting to the Vice-President, provides overall direction and management to the College's library operations in support of the mission, vision and strategic goals of the College. Link to the full job announcement: http://jobs.mhcc.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=51243 ************************************** Posted: 2/12/10 Librarian II Closes: 3/5/10 Lake Oswego, OR Librarian II - Reference Department The Position: The highly rated Lake Oswego Public library is seeking a full time Librarian to join a team of committed, enthusiastic and creative professionals who strive to provide excellent customer service. Under the supervision of the Library Manager for Reference and Adult Services, the individual in this position would participate in maintaining the Library's collection and assist individuals in locating and obtaining materials. The position is represented by the Lake Oswego Municipal Employees' Association and includes excellent benefits. See the job announcement here. Application Process: You may visit our web site at www.ci.oswego.or.us to download the required application in Word or PDF formats or pick up an application at Lake Oswego City Hall, 380 A Avenue, Human Resources Office, Lake Oswego, Oregon. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed job application. The City application must be submitted to by: Salary: $3,589 to $4,581 per month. Closes: 5:00 P.M., Friday, March 5, 2010 The City is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Minorities, women and qualified individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. If you wish modification of the selection process in order to accommodate a disability, please make your request in writing and submit it with your required application materials. ************************************** Posted: 1/29/10 Electronic Records Archivist Closes: 03/15/10 Eugene, OR The University of Oregon Libraries seeks a dynamic, creative, and user-oriented colleague for the position of Electronic Records Archivist. This position provides the opportunity for a recent professional or an experienced archivist to participate in a wide range of services and professional responsibilities in a collaborative environment. Duties & Responsibilities: The Electronic Records Archivist is responsible for the access, maintenance, preservation, retention, and disposal of University records in electronic and paper form. The person in this position: develops and maintains all related policies, procedures, manuals, and training materials for the University Records Management program; systematically acquires and manages University electronic records in both dark and light archives; in conjunction with the University Historian and Archivist, provides outreach and consultation to University departments regarding their responsibilities for information management planning, including advice on life cycles, retention schedules, and policies; researches and implements innovative changes in the program in order to strengthen its legal status while recognizing the specific needs of each department in managing information; provides primary support and training for Archivists' Toolkit, including collaboration with internal and external partners; takes a leading role in Oregon University System (OUS) policymaking for electronic records management and makes significant contributions to state and regional electronic records management policies and practices; and supervises .20 FTE student employees. Reports to the Head of Special Collections & University Archives. Qualifications: Required: ALA-accredited Master's Degree in Library and Information Science with an emphasis in archives or records management; or Master's Degree in Archival Administration; or Master's Degree in relevant field with CRM (Certified Records Manager); experience or training in developing office contacts, surveying offices, and creating retention schedules; knowledge of relevant state and federal law pertaining to university records, such as FERPA and HIPAA; demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing. Desired: Two years of experience related to the management of electronic records of information systems; training or special education in archival administration and/or electronic records management; knowledge of or experience with Archivists' Toolkit or other data management system. The successful candidate will support and enhance a diverse learning and working environment. Salary & Benefits: Salary commensurate with education and experience. The UO offers a generous benefits package. For details, see: http://hr.uoregon.edu/benefits. Application Deadline: Position remains open until filled; applications received by March 15, 2010 will receive priority consideration. To Apply: Send Word or PDF attachments via e-mail in care of Ms. Laine Stambaugh, Director, Library Human Resources, 1299 University of Oregon Libraries, Eugene, OR 97403-1299 to libapps at uoregon.edu, and include the following: 1) cover letter addressing your qualifications for the position; 2) r?sum?; and 3) list of names, addresses, phone numbers, and e-mail addresses of four references (one of whom must be indicated as your most recent supervisor). For complete announcement and details, see: http://libweb.uoregon.edu/admnpers/acad.html. 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The College Blue Book v. 1-6 (2009) Fiske Guide to Colleges (2009) The Grants Register, Palgrave (2009) International Handbook of Universities, Palgrave (2003) Peterson's Graduate and Professional Programs: an Overview (2009) Peterson's Graduate Programs in The Biological Sciences (2009) PDR for Nonprescription Drugs, Dietary Supplements, and Herbs (2009) The Statesman's Yearbook (2007) Statistical Abstract of the United States (2009) Time Almanac (2008) The United States Government Manual (2008/2009) Washington Information Directory (2008/2009) Emily Schikora Technical Services Library Assistant Marylhurst University - Shoen Library 503-699-6261x3373 eschikora at marylhurst.edu -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From kernk at pdx.edu Sat Feb 13 12:36:19 2010 From: kernk at pdx.edu (Kristen Kern) Date: Sat, 13 Feb 2010 12:36:19 -0800 Subject: [Libs-Or] Connecting to Collections grant coordinator job posting Message-ID: <4B770D43.3050501@pdx.edu> The Oregon Museums Association, on behalf of the collaboration of Oregon museums, libraries and cultural institutions, is seeking to contract for a coordinator of this Connecting to Collections statewide planning grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services. The professional project coordinator will facilitate the goals and activities of the grant project, including meeting and event coordination, marketing and communications, and steering committee activities. The project's collaborators include the Oregon Libraries Association, Tam?stslikt Cultural Institute, the Oregon Heritage Commission, the Oregon Historical Society, and OMA. Information about the coordinator's specific duties, including how to submit a proposal, is available by clicking here . The application deadline is March 12. For additional information, contact Kyle Jansson at 503-986-0673 or _heritage.info at state.or.us _ -- Kristen Kern Fine and Performing Arts Librarian Portland State Library P. O. Box 1151 Portland, OR 97207 503-725-5218 tel 503-725-4524 fax kernk at pdx.edu From reed_ann at oslmac.osl.state.or.us Tue Feb 16 13:53:02 2010 From: reed_ann at oslmac.osl.state.or.us (Ann Reed) Date: Tue, 16 Feb 2010 13:53:02 -0800 Subject: [Libs-Or] new library science books available to borrow from Oregon State library Message-ID: If you would like to request these or other materials from the Oregon State Library please use your library's established interlibrary loan process or fax your request to the State Library document delivery department at 503-588-7119 with complete request information. Our catalog is also available online. Items added to our LIS collection are also announced via RSS! See http://osl-lis.blogspot.com/ for more information! The collection is funded with LSTA funds administered by the Oregon State Library. The library science collection is meant to support the whole Oregon library community. The Library Development Division welcomes your suggestions for acquisitions - just email us! Hernon, Peter, and Ellen Altman. Assessing Service Quality: Satisfying the Expectations of Library Customers, 2nd Ed. Chicago: ALA, 2010. 025.5 Herno 2nd Ed. ISBN 978-0-8389-1021-4 Because of technology, the old measures of service quality no longer apply. If libraries are to succeed, they must see themselves in competition with other institutions and sources of information--especially the Web--and make customers feel welcome and valued. This classic book is brought fully up to date as Peter Hernon and Ellen Altman integrate the use of technology into the customer experience. They offer solid, practical ideas for developing a customer service plan that meets the library's customer-focused mission, vision, and goals, and challenge librarians to think about customer service in new ways, including * Distance education * Use of library Web sites * Partnerships and consortia for electronic collections * Ways to effectively embrace change for continuous improvement Senior librarians, library directors, and trustees will learn how to see the library as the customer does with the aid of dozens of tools to measure service quality--from mystery shoppers and benchmarking to surveys and group interviews. Hooper, Brad. Writing Reviews for Reader's Advisory. Chicago: ALA, 2010. 808.066028 Hoope ISBN 978-0-8389-1017-7 Reviews are an important resource for readers' advisory and collection development. They are also a helpful promotional tool, introducing patrons to what is new on the shelf. This resource includes: tips for writing strong, relevant reviews; different ways reviews can be used to promote your library; and, a chapter by Joyce Saricks covering the how-tos of reviewing audiobooks. Whether the ultimate goal is writing for a library website, book club, or monthly handout, or freelancing for a newspaper, magazine, or professional journal, readers will find plenty of ideas and insight here. Ann Reed, Federal Programs Coordinator Library Development Services Oregon State Library 250 Winter St. Salem, OR 97301 (503) 378-5027 fax (503) 378-6439 ann.reed at state.or.us http://www.oregon.gov/OSL/LD/ -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From rrichard at pcc.edu Tue Feb 16 14:02:41 2010 From: rrichard at pcc.edu (rrichard at pcc.edu) Date: Tue, 16 Feb 2010 22:02:41 +0000 (GMT) Subject: [Libs-Or] Firefox Plugins for Libraries Message-ID: Library staff are being required to do more with less ? but Firefox can help!? Come to this training to learn how easy customization of the Firefox web browser can improve your efficiency and enhance the functionality of both staff and public computers. Friday,?March 5th, 1:00 - 5:00 p.m.? PCC Cascade Library, Room 106 705 N. Killingsworth Street Portland, OR 97217 For directions and parking information, see http://www.pcc.edu/about/locations/cascade/. Workshop description: This hands-on training will focus on these Firefox extensions: ??????? Firefox Accessibility Extensions - ?a suite of plug-ins for Firefox that provides robust accessibility options for patrons who need them. This suite includes plug-ins that?provide screen zooming, text-to-speech, and adjust background/foreground color contrast. Having these tools pre-installed on your public workstations will remove many barriers that some patrons face when using public computers. LibX:? - ?LibX is a search and discovery tool that scans pages for metadata as the browser loads them.? This tool gives libraries the ability to put themselves front and center in the searching experience of their users by integrating a Firefox toolbar onto their desktop.? The LibX plugin can also assist subject selectors in the collection development process by allowing them quick access to the online catalog in order to check existing resources.? It can also, if using an open-URL resolver, create hotlinks from ISBNs and ISSNs on many web pages that link directly back to the local OPAC. ?This workshop will cover the basics on how to go about setting up your own LibX and demonstrate how it is currently being used at Lewis & Clark.? Zotero ?The citation manager Zotero is comparable to commercial products like RefWorks and EndNote ? but easier to use, and free.? Unlike subscription citation managers, students and researchers can continue to use Zotero when they graduate or move to another institution.? At this training, you can learn how to support users wanting to use Zotero. ?Learn also how to use Zotero yourself to collect, organize and insert formatted citations into your papers.? ????????? ?A range of tools for enhancing how you use and experience the Internet : o??? Add to Search Bar Don?t go to the search engine, make it come to you! With one click you can add search engines to your search bar. Enter search terms once and search multiple databases in turn. o??? ?AutoPager: Are you experiencing Next Page fatigue? ?AutoPager-enabled sites let you scroll through search results to your heart?s content. o??? KwiClick: Display Google, YouTube, Twitter, Flickr and Google Maps results in a separate pane that can be resized, moved, closed and re-opened.? Highlight terms or addresses and quickly search Google and Google Maps without typing. o??? PermaTabs: Keep tabs for your library catalog, databases page and other favorites always open. No more accidently closed tabs. o??? And more! Our panel of Firefox experts includes: Theresa Yancey (Reference Librarian, Chemeketa Community College Library) who will discuss a variety of Firefox plugins for personal and professional use; Nicholas Schiller (Systems & Instruction librarian, WSU Vancouver Library) who will discuss accessibility plugins for Firefox; Michael Bowman (Engineering Librarian, Portland State University Library) who will discuss the Zotero citation management tool; and James Bunnelle (Acquisitions/Collection Development Librarian, Lewis & Clark College Library) who will discuss the LibX application. The panel will also discuss technical and administrative challenges and solutions involved in modding and extending software on both staff and workstation computers, the comparative advantages of closed source and open source software solutions, and other topics relating to web browsers and extending software. Please come ready to contribute to a vibrant conversation about the new possibilities and challenges raised by this emerging technology. Cost: Student rate: $30 Regular rate: $40 Registration: Register at www.portals.org -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From Anna.Johnson at mhcc.edu Wed Feb 17 11:43:35 2010 From: Anna.Johnson at mhcc.edu (Anna Johnson) Date: Wed, 17 Feb 2010 11:43:35 -0800 Subject: [Libs-Or] EXTENDED DEADLINE: Call for Proposals: Oregon Information Literacy Summit - Saturday April 3, 2010 In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: EXTENDED DEADLINE: Call for Proposals for the 4th Annual Oregon Information Literacy Summit - Saturday April 3, 2010, Linn Benton Community College, Albany, Oregon Sponsored by ILAGO (Information Literacy Advisory Group of Oregon), co-sponsored by OLA Library Instruction Round Table and ACRL Oregon Theme: "The C's of Change: Curriculum, Courage, and Collaboration" EXTENDED DEADLINE! Proposals will be accepted until March 1 CFP: Invitation to propose panels, papers, presentations, round-tables on best practices, etc. We are most interested in presentations that focus on collaboration between instructional and library faculty, ways to cross-fertilize to expand critical thinking and information literacies in K-16. Topics of interest include ways of building info literacy activities into various assignments, helping students see the value of browsing, media literacies in all classes, beyond the library classroom and the writing classroom. Three blocks of concurrent sessions, about 30-40 minutes plus Q&A with up to three panels per session have been planned. Keynote: "Creating Students as Expert Insiders: Using Backward Design and Library/Faculty Partnerships to Teach Disciplinary Writing and Research." Dr. John Bean and Lynn Deeken, Seattle University. Online Registration: https://web.memberclicks.com/mc/quickForm/viewForm.do?orgId=ola&formId=72902 See the following links for registration, directions, etc * http://ilago.wordpress.com/oregon-il-summit/ * http://www.nwcentral.org/?q=content/oregon-information-literacy-summit Send proposals to: CFP Coordinator Sara Jameson, Oregon State University, sara.jameson at oregonstate.edu * Deadline: March 1, 2010 * Notification: March 8, 2010 * Please include the attached form, filled in -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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The winner will be introduced at the rally and participate in advocacy meetings in Congressional offices. WHCLIST served an historic role in library advocacy nationally, statewide, and locally following the White House Conferences on Library and Information Services in 1979 and 1991. WHCLIST now provides this opportunity each year for a new generation of library advocates to continue the WHCLIST mission of committed, passionate library support Both ALA and WHCLIST want to ensure that the American people benefit from the best library services possible. The WHCLIST Award will be used to further these efforts. The criteria for the WHCLIST Award are: - The recipient should be a library advocate (trustee, friend, general supporter) and not a professional librarian. - Priority will be given to first-time attendees to a Washington advocacy event. - Applicants must include a registration form, a letter of reference from a library director, school librarian, library board chair, friends? group chair or other library representative. Representatives of WHCLIST and the ALA Washington Office will choose the recipient. The ALA Washington Office will contact the recipient?s senators and representative to announce the award. The winner of the WHCLIST Award will be announced on the Washington Office blog, the District Dispatch. Entries are due March 1, 2010, and the winner will be announced on March 15, 2010. To apply for the WHCLIST award, please submit a letter explaining why you should receive the award and a letter of reference to: Kristin Murphy Government Relations Specialist American Library Association 1615 New Hampshire Ave., NW First Floor Washington, DC 20009 202-628-8419 (kmurphy at alawash.org) http://www.wo.ala.org/districtdispatch/?p=4383 -- Diedre Conkling Lincoln County Library District P.O. Box 2027 Newport, OR 97365 Work phone & fax: 541-265-3066 Work email: diedre at beachbooks.org Home email: diedre08 at gmail.com -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Included is a brief discussion of key suggestions for making your application successful made at the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) and Rural Utilities Service (RUS) Denver workshop. *Slide Decks* - John Windhausen (BTOP): ppt& pdf - Chris McLean (BIP): ppt& pdf - Marijke Visser (application guidelines): ppt& pdf http://www.wo.ala.org/districtdispatch/?p=4379 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From hleman at samhealth.org Wed Feb 17 12:51:08 2010 From: hleman at samhealth.org (hleman at samhealth.org) Date: Wed, 17 Feb 2010 12:51:08 -0800 Subject: [Libs-Or] Updated attendee list for the Science Commons Symposium - Pacific Northwest on February 20, 2010 In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Hi, fellow library folks. Just want to update you on how the planning for the Science Commons Symposium - Pacific Northwest is coming along. So far we have a nice mix of people: librarians, e-science, public health, tech startups and the fields represented so far include: Systems Biology, Cancer Research, Primate Research, etc. Here is the list: http://scs.eventbrite.com/ Please pass along this note to anyone in librarianship, science education or academia you think might be interested in scholarly publishing in the Internet Age and in online science. Thank you for your trouble. Hope Leman Research Information Technologist Center for Health Research and Quality Samaritan Health Services 815 NW 9th Street Suite 203A Corvallis OR 97330 Telephone (541) 768-5712 http://www.scangrants.com/ Confidentiality Notice: This e-mail message, including any attachments, 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 e-mail and destroy all copies of the original message. From lisae at tigard-or.gov Wed Feb 17 17:30:14 2010 From: lisae at tigard-or.gov (Lisa Elliott) Date: Wed, 17 Feb 2010 17:30:14 -0800 Subject: [Libs-Or] Gaming tournaments in libraries Message-ID: Hello all! A question for the Great Big Brain: The Tigard Public Library is working on creating a series of gaming programs including tournaments using multiple consoles, like Xbox360, PlayStation3 and Wiis. I'd love to hear from those of you out there who have extensive gaming programs and tournaments about how you coordinate these events. Feel free to reply off-list to me directly. Would be a huge help. I'm wondering especially: * How have your tournaments worked using multiple, networked consoles? * What supplies and equipment have you found essential (portable projectors and screens, storage carts, memory cards, etc.)? * What games are the most popular and work the best for large-scale programs? * How have you promoted your gaming events? * Have you taken any equipment into schools and community centers for outreach? * What non-violent, or at least relatively gore-free games have been popular and successful for programs? Thank you so much! Lisa N Elliott Young Adult Librarian Tigard Public Library lisae at tigard-or.gov 503-718-2654 "Outside of a dog, a book is man's best friend. Inside of a dog it's too dark to read." --Groucho Marx ________________________________ DISCLAIMER: E-mails sent or received by City of Tigard employees are subject to public record laws. If requested, e-mail may be disclosed to another party unless exempt from disclosure under Oregon Public Records Law. 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The allocated hours will vary depending on the research strategy which is currently under development. The purpose of the project is to evaluate library-related continuing education (CE) needs for the entire state of Oregon and to propose a sustainable model to support this activity. The Regional Consultants (from Eastern Oregon, Central Oregon, Southern Oregon, Coastal Oregon, and the Willamette Valley) will be involved in conducting a statewide needs assessment, designing a CE model for Oregon, and preparing a business plan for a future CE program. The Regional Consultants will work under the direction of the project?s Consulting Coordinator with support from the PCC Library Director. They will gather data from library stakeholders in Eastern, Central, Southern, and Coastal Oregon and the Willamette Valley, including Portland. The desired specifications include: ? Knowledge of the specific regional library community (Eastern, Central, Southern, Coastal, and Willamette Valley/Portland) ? Proven ability to work independently and as part of a virtual team. ? Proven effective communication and interpersonal skills ? Ability to accurately gather data and conduct research. ? Experience leading focus groups, analyzing surveys, and other forms of information-gathering and analysis ? Proven interest in library continuing education and the range of methods for delivering it More details about this LSTA grant funded project are available upon request from Roberta Richards at rrichard at pcc.edu To apply, send a letter of interest, resume, and the names of three references by mail or email to Donna Reed at the address below. In your letter of interest please specify your region or regions of interest and address each of the desired qualifications state above. 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Please visit the website http://www.nasig.org/conference_registration.cfm for updates about events in Palm Springs and travel arrangements. We are updating the site frequently and plan to have early registration available soon to help with your budget and travel requirements. Hope to see you there!! Thank you for your time, Cory Tucker Head of Collection Management University of Nevada, Las Vegas Phone: (702)895-2133 Fax: (702)895-2284 Email: cory.tucker at unlv.edu ----------------------------------------------------------------- Jerry Curry Information Specialist - Oregon State Library jerry.w.curry at state.or.us Desk Phone: 503-378-5008 Reference Line: 503-378-8800 Fax: 503-588-7119 Check out our databases & services at: http://library.state.or.us ------------------------------------------------------------------ -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From April.M.Baker at state.or.us Fri Feb 19 08:16:56 2010 From: April.M.Baker at state.or.us (April Baker) Date: Fri, 19 Feb 2010 08:16:56 -0800 Subject: [Libs-Or] Jobline - 2/19/10 Message-ID: <1D5BC5A0-3812-422E-9F56-AF61330DCAC6@state.or.us> Oregon State Library Jobline An Electronic Jobline from the Oregon State Library....... February 19, 2010 Closing Dates 02/28/10 Medical Content Coordinator, Portland, OR 02/28/10 Librarian, Portland, OR 03/01/10 Metadata Management Librarian, Eugene, OR 03/01/10 Director of Library Services, Gresham, OR 03/02/10 Regional Consultant, Portland, OR 03/05/10 Librarian II, Lake Oswego, OR 03/15/10 Electronic Records Archivist, Eugene, OR Job Announcements ************************************** Posted: 1/29/10 Medical Content Coordinator Closes: 2/28/10 Portland, OR WebMD is the leading provider of health information services, serving consumers, physicians, other healthcare professionals, employers and health plans. The online healthcare information, decision-support applications and communications services that we provide: We are seeking a Medical Content Coordinator within the WebMD Health Services product management organization to coordinate perform the content indexing function of matching and presenting the most relevant health content using a proprietary indexing system. This position is responsible for executing the following functions and activities: 1. Take the lead on coordinating and scheduling all indexing projects and work. 2. Maps all of the various health content resources provided in the portal to one or more pertinent 'subjects'. 3. Reviews internal and external health content, assigning subject and target meta-data to enhance search, retrieval, and personalization capabilities. 4. Participates in development, client, and other projects related to indexing. 5. Reviews current projects, processes and client utilization and makes recommendations on improvements. 6. Creates monthly report on key metrics for management to monitor client indexing opportunities. 7. Works collaboratively with product and client account management, engineering, quality assurance, and clinical staff. For complete announcement and details, click here. ************************************** Posted: 1/29/10 Librarian Closes: 2/28/10 (or until filled) Portland, OR Everest College and our parent company, Corinthian Colleges, Inc., are enjoying robust growth as we prepare students to succeed in today's employment market. Part of a network of more than 100 CCi schools throughout North America, Everest College offers an ideal setting to positively impact the lives of adult learners. Our campus team members help students train for successful careers in health care, business, criminal justice, and computer technology. We're currently seeking bright, energetic and motivated people with a desire to make a difference and change lives. General Duties: Ability to interact with different populations: faculty, staff, and students. Oversee all facets of the daily operations of the library. Participate in the development and management of the library annual operating budget. Provide operational management of the library operation to include planning and organizing workflow. Employ ethical library management standards which meet all regulatory agency and Company standards. Requirements: Master's Degree in Library or Information Science or Comparable program. Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communications skills are essential. Prior experience working in an educational environment preferred. We offer competitive compensation and an excellent benefit package including a comprehensive healthcare program and a 401k plan. Qualified candidates ONLY - apply online for consideration and the potential opportunity to work with a dynamic and growing company. Application and Job Information Contact: Corinthian Colleges, Inc. Online Application Form: http://careers.cci.edu/cci/jobboard ************************************** Posted: 1/8/10 Metadata Management Librarian Closes: 03/01/10 Eugene, OR The University of Oregon Libraries seeks a dynamic, creative, and user-oriented colleague for the position of Metadata Management Librarian. This position provides the opportunity for a recent professional or an experienced metadata management librarian to participate in a wide range of services and professional responsibilities in a collaborative environment. Duties and Responsibilities: The Metadata Management Librarian manages bibliographic data, the application of metadata to audio visual collections, and plays a key role in ensuring quality control. Specifically, this position: oversees catalog maintenance, including authority control and general bibliographic quality control; defines policies for use of the local integrated system; coordinates the maintenance of system tables; oversees coordination of work vendors to monitor and enhance system applications and obtain and ensure the quality of records; coordinates the daily work of classified staff and student workers managing quality control of the online catalog and other bibliographic databases; catalogs monographs and integrates resources in non-print formats (including DVDs, video games, and electronic resources) using AACR2 and Library of Congress classification, subject headings, and rule interpretations with related authority work; provides leadership and technical expertise in the investigation and application of new methods for organization of information resources utilizing established and emerging bibliographic control mechanisms and metadata standards. Engages in relevant professional development and service activities in keeping with the library's criteria for contract renewal and promotion. Reports to the Head, Metadata Services and Digital Projects. Qualifications: Required ALA-accredited MLS degree; experience using AACR2, MARC and the OCLC system; experience working directly with applications of integrated library systems; knowledge of HTML, XML; demonstrated problem-solving, workflow analysis, and project leadership skills, as well as an aptitude for complex, analytical work with attention to detail; strong commitment to enhancing service through teamwork and responsiveness to clients; excellent oral and written communication skills; ability to work effectively with all levels of staff and with people of culturally diverse backgrounds; and potential to excel in a dynamic academic library environment, demonstrating flexibility, initiative and creativity. Preferred: Supervisory experience; familiarity with non-MARC metadata schemes and evolving standards; experience with the Innovative Interfaces system; bibliographic knowledge of at least one foreign language. The successful candidate will support and enhance a diverse learning and working environment. Salary and Benefits: Salary commensurate with education and experience. The UO offers a generous benefits package. For details, click here. Application Deadline: Applications will be accepted until the position is filled; applications received by March 1, 2010 will receive priority consideration. To Apply: Please send Word or PDF attachments via e-mail in care of Ms. Laine Stambaugh, Director, Library Human Resources, libapps at uoregon.edu, and include the following: 1) Cover letter addressing your qualifications for the position; 2) R?sum?; 3) List of names, addresses, phone numbers, and e-mail addresses of four references (one of whom must be indicated as your most recent supervisor). For more information, see complete announcement here. ************************************** Posted: 2/5/10 Director of Library Services Closes: 3/1/10 Gresham, OR Closing Date: Screening will begin March 1, 2010; please apply by then for best consideration. City & State: Gresham, OR Brief description of position: Reporting to the Vice-President, provides overall direction and management to the College's library operations in support of the mission, vision and strategic goals of the College. Link to the full job announcement: http://jobs.mhcc.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=51243 ************************************** Posted: 2/19/10 Regional Consultant Closes: 3/2/10 Portland, OR Portland Community College (PCC) Library is accepting letters of interest for up to five Regional Consultants for an LSTA-funded project. These are limited-duration contractual positions paid on an hourly basis at $25.00 per hour. The project will last from March-July, 2010 and the assignments will average several hours per week. The estimated number of hours will range from 100 to 300 per consultant. The allocated hours will vary depending on the research strategy which is currently under development. The purpose of the project is to evaluate library-related continuing education (CE) needs for the entire state of Oregon and to propose a sustainable model to support this activity. The Regional Consultants (from Eastern Oregon, Central Oregon, Southern Oregon, Coastal Oregon, and the Willamette Valley) will be involved in conducting a statewide needs assessment, designing a CE model for Oregon, and preparing a business plan for a future CE program. The Regional Consultants will work under the direction of the project's Consulting Coordinator with support from the PCC Library Director. They will gather data from library stakeholders in Eastern, Central, Southern, and Coastal Oregon and the Willamette Valley, including Portland. Desired specifications: Knowledge of the specific regional library community (Eastern, Central, Southern, Coastal, and Willamette Valley/Portland). Proven ability to work independently and as part of a virtual team. Proven effective communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to accurately gather data and conduct research. Experience leading focus groups, analyzing surveys, and other forms of information-gathering and analysis. Proven interest in library continuing education and the range of methods for delivering it. Application deadline: March 2, 2010 for best consideration. More details about this LSTA grant funded project are available upon request from Roberta Richards at rrichard at pcc.edu. To apply, send a letter of interest, resume, and the names of three references by mail or email to Donna Reed at the address below. In your letter of interest please specify your region or regions of interest and address each of the desired qualifications stated above. Apply to: Donna Reed donna.reed at pcc.edu PCC Library 202 PO Box 19000 Portland, OR 97280 ************************************** Posted: 2/12/10 Librarian II Closes: 3/5/10 Lake Oswego, OR Librarian II - Reference Department The Position: The highly rated Lake Oswego Public library is seeking a full time Librarian to join a team of committed, enthusiastic and creative professionals who strive to provide excellent customer service. Under the supervision of the Library Manager for Reference and Adult Services, the individual in this position would participate in maintaining the Library's collection and assist individuals in locating and obtaining materials. The position is represented by the Lake Oswego Municipal Employees' Association and includes excellent benefits. See the job announcement here. Application Process: You may visit our web site at www.ci.oswego.or.us to download the required application in Word or PDF formats or pick up an application at Lake Oswego City Hall, 380 A Avenue, Human Resources Office, Lake Oswego, Oregon. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed job application. The City application must be submitted to by: Salary: $3,589 to $4,581 per month. Closes: 5:00 P.M., Friday, March 5, 2010 The City is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Minorities, women and qualified individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. If you wish modification of the selection process in order to accommodate a disability, please make your request in writing and submit it with your required application materials. ************************************** Posted: 1/29/10 Electronic Records Archivist Closes: 03/15/10 Eugene, OR The University of Oregon Libraries seeks a dynamic, creative, and user-oriented colleague for the position of Electronic Records Archivist. This position provides the opportunity for a recent professional or an experienced archivist to participate in a wide range of services and professional responsibilities in a collaborative environment. Duties & Responsibilities: The Electronic Records Archivist is responsible for the access, maintenance, preservation, retention, and disposal of University records in electronic and paper form. The person in this position: develops and maintains all related policies, procedures, manuals, and training materials for the University Records Management program; systematically acquires and manages University electronic records in both dark and light archives; in conjunction with the University Historian and Archivist, provides outreach and consultation to University departments regarding their responsibilities for information management planning, including advice on life cycles, retention schedules, and policies; researches and implements innovative changes in the program in order to strengthen its legal status while recognizing the specific needs of each department in managing information; provides primary support and training for Archivists' Toolkit, including collaboration with internal and external partners; takes a leading role in Oregon University System (OUS) policymaking for electronic records management and makes significant contributions to state and regional electronic records management policies and practices; and supervises .20 FTE student employees. Reports to the Head of Special Collections & University Archives. Qualifications: Required: ALA-accredited Master's Degree in Library and Information Science with an emphasis in archives or records management; or Master's Degree in Archival Administration; or Master's Degree in relevant field with CRM (Certified Records Manager); experience or training in developing office contacts, surveying offices, and creating retention schedules; knowledge of relevant state and federal law pertaining to university records, such as FERPA and HIPAA; demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing. Desired: Two years of experience related to the management of electronic records of information systems; training or special education in archival administration and/or electronic records management; knowledge of or experience with Archivists' Toolkit or other data management system. The successful candidate will support and enhance a diverse learning and working environment. Salary & Benefits: Salary commensurate with education and experience. The UO offers a generous benefits package. For details, see: http://hr.uoregon.edu/benefits. Application Deadline: Position remains open until filled; applications received by March 15, 2010 will receive priority consideration. To Apply: Send Word or PDF attachments via e-mail in care of Ms. Laine Stambaugh, Director, Library Human Resources, 1299 University of Oregon Libraries, Eugene, OR 97403-1299 to libapps at uoregon.edu, and include the following: 1) cover letter addressing your qualifications for the position; 2) r?sum?; and 3) list of names, addresses, phone numbers, and e-mail addresses of four references (one of whom must be indicated as your most recent supervisor). For complete announcement and details, see: http://libweb.uoregon.edu/admnpers/acad.html. 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To learn more about the American Dream Starts @ your library, the library grants and to apply online, please visit www.americandreamtoolkit.org To be eligible for funding, the applicant institution must be a public library, or a public library with a bookmobile providing literacy services for adult English language learners, and must be within 20 miles of a Dollar General Store, distribution center or corporate office. Each funded library will receive a onetime $5,000 grant. Michael Dowling Director International and Chapter Relations Offices American Library Association 50 E Huron St Chicago, IL, USA p +1 800-545-2433 ext 3200 f +1 312-280-4392 www.ala.org -- 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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HC Physician's desk reference. 2009 Compact edition of the oxford English dictionary w supplement (3 vols). 1971. HC Hoover's hnbk of american business. 2008 Mealtime manual for the aged and handicapped. 1970 HC Dutton's Navigation and piloting. Maloney. 13.ed. 1978 Marine Salvage operations. Brady. Edward. 1960. HC PDR for nonprescription drugs, etc. 2009 Mariah Manners Tech. Serv. Spec. Clatsop Community College Dora Badollet Library 1680 Lexington Ave, Astoria OR 97103 503-338-2508 mmanners at clatsopcc.edu -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From pamn at wccls.org Fri Feb 19 10:36:20 2010 From: pamn at wccls.org (Pam North) Date: Fri, 19 Feb 2010 10:36:20 -0800 Subject: [Libs-Or] Volunteer at the 2010 PLA National Conference in Portland! Message-ID: <94DD37F0A1DC734096E7762868418AD50267144E@WCCLSWEBSTER.wccls.lib.or.us> Want to be a part of making the PLA National Conference in Portland, Oregon a great experience for everyone? Consider volunteering! Volunteers receive an Exhibits Plus badge which allows access to the Exhibits Hall, as well as admission to the Opening General Session with Nicholas D. Kristof, the New Member Reception, the All Conference Reception and the Closing Session with Sarah Vowell. Varied volunteer opportunities and shifts are available. Please click on the following link to sign up for shifts: http://www.stepupbig.com/events.php?a=680298178326115129538 You will see Free Online Volunteer Management. Fill in the Name, Email and Phone fields - you may ignore the Participant box. Click on the Submit button which will take you to the PLA 2010 Local Arrangements Committee Events page listing all of the volunteer opportunities. Click on the items under the Event Name to see more information and to volunteer by clicking on the Volunteer Now button. Thank you so much for your interest in volunteering at PLA! -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Robin Paynter Communications Coordinator -- 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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They will delve into the key factors of the recently posted grant guidance for the three BTOP funding categories: Comprehensive Community Infrastructure (CCI), Public Computing Centers (PCC), and Sustainable Broadband Adoption (SBA). They will cover a number of important points made in the official NTIA FAQs to help you fine tune your application. Bocher will also discuss his lessons learned from his successful Round I infrastructure project. After these presentations, OITP staffer Marijke Visser will moderate a question and answer session?so have your questions ready. Financial support for this webinar is provided by ALA member dues. *Date:* Thursday, February 25, 2010 *Time:* 2:00 PM ? 3:00 PM EST http://www.wo.ala.org/districtdispatch/?p=4445 -- Diedre Conkling Lincoln County Library District P.O. 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The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) and the Rural Utilities Service (RUS) have posted information on how to access the online application on the Broadband USA Web site. According to the Web site, ?In preparation for the second round of funding, RUS and NTIA have made significant upgrades and improvements to the online application system to address the challenges applicants faced during Round 1.? It recommends not waiting until the last moment to begin filing your application because of the high volume of applications expected. http://www.wo.ala.org/districtdispatch/?p=4439 -- Diedre Conkling Lincoln County Library District P.O. Box 2027 Newport, OR 97365 Work phone & fax: 541-265-3066 Work email: diedre at beachbooks.org Home email: diedre08 at gmail.com -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From hleman at samhealth.org Mon Feb 22 12:20:38 2010 From: hleman at samhealth.org (hleman at samhealth.org) Date: Mon, 22 Feb 2010 12:20:38 -0800 Subject: [Libs-Or] Wrap-up report on Science Commons Symposium - Pacific Northwest In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Hello, fellow Oregon library folks. I just want to thank everyone who generously suggested places that I could post details about Science Commons Symposium - Pacific Northwest http://sciencecommons.org/events/salon/ I learned a lot from many of you about resources and groups known to me before. Thank you so much for sharing your expertise with me. The event was held on Saturday February 20, 2010 and I am very pleased to report that it went quite well. Indeed, it went so well that we plan to make it an annual event. (Yay!) I am hoping we can send up to Washington a nice big chunk of Oregonians! The video record of the proceedings of this first meeting will be made available for free viewing in a few weeks. In the meantime, here is the Twitter feed for the symposium for those of you interested in seeing some of the tweets about it: http://twitter.com/#search?q=%23scspn Thank you again for your patience and help. Hope Leman Research Information Technologist Center for Health Research and Quality Samaritan Health Services 815 NW 9th Street Suite 203A Corvallis OR 97330 Telephone (541) 768-5712 http://www.scangrants.com/ Confidentiality Notice: This e-mail message, including any attachments, 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 e-mail and destroy all copies of the original message. From maurer_jennifer at oslmac.osl.state.or.us Mon Feb 22 13:13:06 2010 From: maurer_jennifer at oslmac.osl.state.or.us (Jennifer Maurer) Date: Mon, 22 Feb 2010 13:13:06 -0800 Subject: [Libs-Or] Gale January Stats & Webinars Message-ID: Problem w/ Gale's January Stats I heard from a Gale rep that there was a glitch in tracking usage in January, and statistics may be higher than they should be. Gale is supposed to send an updated report to those who already receive usage reports. However, you might want to contact Gale on your own if you don't get one but suspect your January stats are high. www.galesupport.com/oregon Gale Webinars Don't forget that Gale offers free webinars every month on a variety of topics. For example, there's one about using the Gale Virtual Reference Library database. The March 8th session is geared toward academic and special libraries, while the one on March 17th is geared toward public and k12 librarians. Here's one way to get to the webinar calendar: Go to www.galesupport.com/oregon. Click on either of the two links called Training Opportunities. Click on the link called Complete Webinar Schedule, found under the 2nd bullet. Tips: Use the arrow next to the current month to see what is being offered next month. Times automatically display for the Central Time Zone. Use the drop down menu at the top of the page to change to Pacific. Click on the event title to see more information, including the registration link at the very bottom of the page. The webinars are free, but participants must register in advance. See the above tip. Thanks, Jen Jennifer Maurer School Library Consultant Library Development Oregon State Library 250 Winter Street NE Salem, OR 97301-3950 503-378-5011 jennifer.maurer at state.or.us To receive the latest news about OSLIS, www.oslis.org, sign up for the listserv, OSLIST, at http://listsmart.osl.state.or.us/mailman/listinfo/oslist. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From bvss at pdx.edu Mon Feb 22 13:39:04 2010 From: bvss at pdx.edu (Suzanne Sager) Date: Mon, 22 Feb 2010 13:39:04 -0800 Subject: [Libs-Or] [ FW: Distinguished library leader - Dr. Edward G. Holley - dies peacefully at 83] Message-ID: <4B82F978.1020408@pdx.edu> FYI, Suzanne L. Sager Oregon ALA Chapter Councilor -----Original Message----- One of the most outstanding leaders in 20th century American librarianship, Dr. Edward G. Holley, died peacefully Thursday, February 18 in Durham, NC. A highly respected dean and professor at the School of Information and Library Science at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill from 1972 to 1985 and William Rand Kenan, Jr. Professor from 1989 until he retired from the School in 1995, Dr. Holley was known as a giant in the library world. Holley was born in 1927 in Pulaski, Tenn. In 1949 he earned a B.A. in English from David Lipscomb College in Nashville, Tenn. He then received an M.A. in library science in 1951 from George Peabody College for Teachers, also in Nashville. In 1961 Holley completed a Ph.D. in library science at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. He began his professional academic career at the University of Houston, and he spent nine years in Texas before coming to Chapel Hill in 1972 to assume the position of dean and professor in UNC at Chapel Hill's SILS. Holley served as president of the American Library Association (ALA) from 1974-75 and received nearly every major award his profession bestowed, notable among them the ALA Scarecrow Press Award for his published dissertation, Charles Evans, American Bibliographer (1964); the ALA Melvil Dewey Award (1983); the ALA Joseph Lippincott Award (1987); Distinguished Alumnus Awards (Peabody Library School, Vanderbilt University, 1987; Graduate School of Library and Information Science, University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana, 1988); the Academic/Research Librarian of the Year Award (Association of College and Research Libraries, 1988); and the Beta Phi Mu Award (1992). In 1994, he was honored with a festschrift, For the Good of the Order: Essays in Honor of Edward G. Holley, the title bearing witness to his tireless professional devotion. An eminent historian, Holley produced over 100 books, articles and essays on topics as diverse as library biography, the history of library education, copyright, library administration and the place of personal morality in public life. He served on countless high level committees, worked for accreditation standards, defended the MLS, testified before Congressional committees and acted as library consultant. As ALA president during turbulent times (1974-1975), he was largely responsible for establishing a federated system for ALA ("every tub on its own bottom"). While dean of SILS, Holley established a doctoral program, hired distinguished faculty and expanded the master's program to two years, providing a core curriculum known famously to students during his years as "The Block." In 1975 he established the internship program at the Environmental Protection Agency that still exists today. As professor and advisor, he was an inspiration to his students. "Ed was not only a distinguished professional, but also a caring and compassionate individual," said Dr. Barbara B. Moran, interim dean of SILS. "He was one of the most unselfish people I ever met and was always concerned with the good of others. He was a wonderful mentor and someone who cared deeply about the students, the faculty and the School. Using his own term, he always put the "good of the order" before his individual needs. He was truly a remarkable person and one who will be missed deeply by those who had the opportunity to know him." Dr. Holley was preceded in death by his wife, Bobbie Lee Holley. He is survived by four children, Gailon Holley, Jens Holley, Amy Holley and Beth Holley; and three grandchildren, Melody Holley, Faith Holley and Julia Ruth. A special memorial to honor Dr. Holley is being planned. Details will be shared as they become available. Gifts in memory of Dr. Holley may be directed to the "Edward G. Holley Student Research Fund" at SILS. For more information on how to make donations in Dr. Holley's name, please contact the SILS office at 919-843-8337 or send e-mail to wmonroe at unc.edu. Portions of this news story have been reprinted from "Interview with Edward G. Holley" by Tommy Nixon, which was published in North Carolina Libraries, 56(2), Summer 1998, p.65-70.) ******************************************* Wanda Monroe Director of Communications School of Information and Library Science University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 100 Manning Hall Campus Box 3360 Chapel Hill, NC 27599-3360 Phone: 919.843.8337 Web site: sils.unc.edu Follow us on Twitter at: uncsils -- 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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Current officers and members interested in renewing or running for office should email Susan Smallsreed (susansm at multcolib.org) or K'lyn Hann (klyn.hann at newbergoregon.gov) by March 22nd, 2010. Electronic voting will occur in April. For officer position descriptions see: http://www.olaweb.org/mc/page.do?sitePageId=67695. Or contact an officer for more information. Thank you for your support of library services to teens and hope to see you in Seaside. Susan (Pls. excuse any cross-posting.) Susan Smallsreed, Youth Librarian Northwest Library 503.988.5560 susansm at multcolib.org "...Librarians are the most elite, best trained secret force in the USA, probably in the world...Librarians are the guardians of knowledge. and yes, we make sure knoweldge is available, gratis, to everyone." --The Brixton Brothers: The Case of the Mistaken Identity by Mac Barnett -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Radice, Director of the Institute of Museum and Library Services, and Susan Sher, First Lady Michelle Obama's chief of staff, presented the 2009 National Medal for Museum and Library Service to five museums and five libraries at a Washington, D.C. ceremony on February 23, 2010. Every year, IMLS awards the National Medal to museums and libraries that have demonstrated a long-term commitment to public service through innovative programs and community partnerships. "We are so proud of these museums and libraries," said IMLS Director Anne-Imelda Radice, PhD. "Each one is a center of excellence providing knowledge, resource, and experiences to their communities. They are lifelong partners in discovery, imagination and learning that we can call on throughout our lives." "A core belief of First Lady Michelle Obama and President Obama is that everyone should have access to art, poetry, music, and books, all of which are available in museums and libraries. I would like to express the First Lady's appreciation for everything you do day in and day out. We are grateful partners in these efforts, which are core to our country's success," said Susan Sher, First Lady Michelle Obama's Chief of Staff. In conjunction with the awards ceremony, IMLS holds a symposium in which community members share compelling stories about how cultural institutions have changed their lives. Some of these and other community stories now can be preserved through an agreement between IMLS and StoryCorps. In addition to the National Medal and a $10,000 award, each 2009 Medal recipient will have the option of a three-day visit by StoryCorps. This independent nonprofit project honors and celebrates one another's lives through recorded conversations that can be shared through a free CD and is preserved at the Library of Congress. The 2009 National Medal winners include: 1. Braille Institute Library Services, Los Angeles, CA 2. Children's Museum of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA 3. Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal, Cincinnati, OH 4. Gail Borden Public Library, Elgin, IL 5. Indianapolis Museum of Art, Indianapolis, IN 6. Multnomah County Library, Portland, OR 7. Museum of Science & Industry, Tampa, FL 8. Pritzker Military Library, Chicago, IL 9. Stark County District Library, Canton, OH 10. Tennessee Aquarium, Chattanooga, TN 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 123,000 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. 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URL: From bvss at pdx.edu Wed Feb 24 09:44:05 2010 From: bvss at pdx.edu (Suzanne Sager) Date: Wed, 24 Feb 2010 09:44:05 -0800 Subject: [Libs-Or] [Fwd: [alacro-l] National Bookmobile Day online toolkit now available] Message-ID: <4B856565.6080200@pdx.edu> FYI, Suzanne L. Sager Oregon ALA Chapter Councilor -------- Original Message -------- Subject: [alacro-l] National Bookmobile Day online toolkit now available Date: Wed, 24 Feb 2010 12:33:48 -0500 From: Don Wood To: CHICAGO -- The American Library Association (ALA) has launched a Web page with resources and tools to help libraries celebrate the inaugural National Bookmobile Day, Wednesday April 14, 2010, during National Library Week. The page, www.ala.org/bookmobiles , features sample publicity materials, including a press release, letter-to-the-editor and proclamations for library staff and supporters to use in their communities. Also included on the page are downloadable National Bookmobile Day logos, bookmark templates, a customizable flyer and links to National Bookmobile Day on social networking sites. In addition, the toolkit also has links to the National Bookmobile Day community in ALA Connect, where librarians can collaborate and share ideas on promoting the event. Participating libraries can share ideas and stories on how they celebrate the contribution of bookmobiles and direct-delivery outreach. Part of National Library Week, National Bookmobile Day is a national observance sponsored by the American Library Association (ALA), the Association for Bookmobile and Outreach Services (ABOS) and the Association for Rural and Small Libraries (ARSL). For more information on National Bookmobile Day, please contact John Amundsen, Communications Specialist, ALA Office for Literacy and Outreach Services, at (312) 280-2140, or e-mail jamundsen at ala.org . *John L. Amundsen | Communications Specialist | ALA Office for Literacy and Outreach Services * 50 East Huron Street | Chicago, IL 60611 | T 312.280.2140 | F 312.280.3256 | jamundsen at ala.org -- 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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A PDF copy of the table can be found at: http://www.census.gov/compendia/statab/2010/tables/10s1116.pdf Ann Reed, Federal Programs Coordinator Library Development Services Oregon State Library 250 Winter St. Salem, OR 97301 (503) 378-5027 fax (503) 378-6439 ann.reed at state.or.us http://www.oregon.gov/OSL/LD/ -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From fordem at ohsu.edu Wed Feb 24 09:57:43 2010 From: fordem at ohsu.edu (Emily Ford) Date: Wed, 24 Feb 2010 09:57:43 -0800 Subject: [Libs-Or] Save the Date! 2010 Oregon Virtual Reference Summit is May 7, 2010 Message-ID: <488FC2848C14E74BAC1E4F7919D107FC94EBED10@EX-MB01.ohsu.edu> The 2010 Oregon Virtual Reference Summit will be held on May 7th, 2010 at McMenamin?s Edgefield in Troutdale, Oregon. The summit will feature keynote speaker Vanessa Fox, who has been dubbed by Seattle Business Monthly a ?cyberspace visionary.? She is also the author of Marketing in the Age of Google, a book that will appear in bookstores this spring. Vanessa shares her perspective on how customer acquisition from organic search impacts marketing and user experience at ninebyblue.com and provides authoritative search-friendly design patterns for developers at janeandrobot.com. The Summit Planning team is working to bring you a day filled with learning, interactive summit sessions, lightning talks, and fun in Troutdale. Some of the (as of yet unnamed) sessions we?re planning include: ?Intentional Reference ? What do you want to try or learn during your chat sessions?,? ?Hidden treasures of Oregon Libraries ? Uncover unique resources in our midst,? and ?In/appropriate ?What makes it reference?? Registration for the 2010 Oregon Virtual Reference Summit will be up soon. Keep your eye out for it, and register! This year we?ll have a limited number of rooms reserved at Edgefield Manor for Thursday and Friday nights. Please note that room reservations can only be made by calling Edgefield at: (503) 669-8610. Please follow us on Twitter and become a fan of L-Net on Facebook [cid:image001.png at 01CAB49D.FA38C4D0] lnetoregon [cid:image002.png at 01CAB49D.FA38C4D0] -------------------------------------------------- Emily Ford, MLS & MIS Reference Librarian Instruction, Research & Outreach Oregon Health & Science University Library 3181 SW Sam Jackson Park Rd. Portland, OR 97239 E-mail: fordem at ohsu.edu Phone: 503-494-3915 Fax: 503-494-3322 http://www.medlineplus.gov/oregon -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: image001.png Type: image/png Size: 1176 bytes Desc: image001.png URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Emily Small Business Sourcebook 25th edition, volumes 1-6 (2009) Encyclopedia of Business Information Sources 24th edition, (2009) 2009 Higher Education Directory Bacon's TV/Cable Directory (2009) Bacon's Radio Directory (2009) Annual Review of Information and Technology, volume 20 (1985) and volumes 28 (1993)-44 (2010) Library of Congress Subject Headings, 30th edition, volumes 1-5 (2007) Emily Schikora Technical Services Library Assistant Marylhurst University - Shoen Library 503-699-6261x3373 eschikora at marylhurst.edu -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From maurer_jennifer at oslmac.osl.state.or.us Wed Feb 24 14:14:23 2010 From: maurer_jennifer at oslmac.osl.state.or.us (Jennifer Maurer) Date: Wed, 24 Feb 2010 14:14:23 -0800 Subject: [Libs-Or] New DVD at OSL: Millenials in the Library Message-ID: <682709F0-2C69-49CD-B0DF-3E1A0D10EF24@oslmac.osl.state.or.us> On November 13, 2009, the College of DuPage sponsored a webcast called Millennials in the Library as part of its Library Futures: Staying Ahead of the Curve series. It was made available free of charge to staff from Oregon libraries through a statewide membership to BCR (http://www.bcr.org/), paid for by the Oregon State Library with LSTA funds. A recording of that webcast is now available for checkout in DVD format. Running time is 90 minutes. Requesting Materials from OSL If you would like to request this or other materials from the State Library, please use your library's established interlibrary loan process or send your full name, the name of your library, complete title information, work shipping address, and a phone number to the document delivery department at library.request at state.or.us or (fax) 503-588-7119. Be sure to check out our Library and Information Science blog (http://osl-lis.blogspot.com/) to discover the most recent additions to our LIS collection and search our catalog (http://oregon.gov/OSL/index.shtml) for our complete holdings. Evaluation Survey for Millennials in the Library If you viewed the webcast or the DVD, please take 5 minutes to fill out an online evaluation. http://library.state.or.us/services/surveys/survey.php?sid=325 Description from the College of DuPage Press The Millennial Generation, Generation Y, Echo Boomers, Digital Natives, and the Trophy Generation are all terms used to describe people born in the United States between the early 1980s and the late 1990s. Shaped by a heady mix of culture, politics, and technology, "Millennials" have had an unprecedented exposure to mass media, pop culture, instant communication, and cultural freedom woven together by a complex technological net. Jennifer Kushell, President of the YSN.com (Your Success Network) and author of "Secrets of the Young and Successful," will explore the social impact Millennials will have on our culture and specifically on our libraries. Having worked extensively with this powerhouse, global generation, Jennifer will answer the questions: Who are Millennials? How do they interact with information and technology? In what ways can our libraries better serve them as patrons, students, and staff? Jennifer will be joined by Mandy McGee, Librarian and Manager of Adult and Teen Services, and Monica Harris, Teen Services Librarian, from the Oak Park Public Library. Please join us for an exciting discussion on library adaptation to the changing face of our patrons. Thanks, Jen Jennifer Maurer School Library Consultant Library Development Oregon State Library 250 Winter Street NE Salem, OR 97301-3950 503-378-5011 jennifer.maurer at state.or.us To receive the latest news about OSLIS, www.oslis.org, sign up for the listserv, OSLIST, at http://listsmart.osl.state.or.us/mailman/listinfo/oslist. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From dougjone at lincc.org Wed Feb 24 15:01:32 2010 From: dougjone at lincc.org (Doug Jones) Date: Wed, 24 Feb 2010 15:01:32 -0800 Subject: [Libs-Or] Books to give away Message-ID: <4B85AFCC.9030109@lincc.org> Since the Oak Lodge Library has not had any reference staff for a few of years, its reference collection has been under-used and is gathering dust. To make better use of the space we have deleted a large number of reference sources. Many of your libraries may already have some of these since most of them are classic reference titles, but if these are newer editions or a set you don't already own, they may be right at home in your library. Some of these sources are no longer in print, so consider this a rare opportunity! These items are available to any library on the Orbis courier I only have a brief title list, so if you need more information, just let me know. TITLE Macmillan color atlas of the states 1996 TITLE Current biography yearbook. 1988-2002 (23 vols) TITLE Who Was Who In America. Vols 1-6 (7 vols including 1a) TITLE Index to children's poetry 1942, First supplement 1954 Second supplement 1965 TITLE Index to poetry for children and young people. 1988-1992 and 1993-1997 (2 vols) TITLE Subject index to poetry for children and young people. 1957 TITLE Subject index to poetry for children and young people, 1957-1975 TITLE Subject index to poetry : a guide for adult readers. 1940 TITLE Children's poetry index, compiled by Maud Russell Macpherson. 1938 TITLE Drury's Guide to best plays, by James M. Salem. 1953, 1969 (2 vols) TITLE Index to the Best plays series, 1949-1960 TITLE Index to full length plays, 1946 3 Vols TITLE An index to one-act plays. Fifth supplement, 1956-1964 TITLE Index to plays in collections; an author and title index to plays appearing in collections published between 1900 and 1942 TITLE Index to plays in collections; an author and title index to plays appearing in collections published between 1900 and 1962 TITLE Notable American women, 1607-1950; 3 vols TITLE Notable American women; the modern period TITLE The international dictionary of 20th-century biography TITLE World authors, 1950-1970 TITLE World authors, 1970-1975 TITLE World authors, 1975-1980 TITLE World authors, 1980-1985 TITLE World authors, 1985-1990 TITLE World authors, 1990-1995 TITLE Index to the Wilson authors series 1991 TITLE Magill's survey of world literature / edited by Frank N. Magill. 1993 6 v. TITLE Contemporary world writers 2nd ed. 1993 TITLE Contemporary poets 6th ed. 1996 TITLE Contemporary dramatists 1993 TITLE Contemporary novelists 1996 TITLE European writers. 1992. 3 v. TITLE St. James guide to horror, ghost & gothic writers 1998 TITLE St. James guide to crime and mystery writers 1996 TITLE St. James guide to science fiction writers 1996 TITLE St. James guide to young adult writers 1999 TITLE St. James guide to children's writers 1999 TITLE Detecting women : a reader's guide and checklist for mystery series written by women 2000 TITLE Detecting men : a reader's guide and checklist for mystery series written by men 1998 TITLE The mystery lover's companion 1986 TITLE British writers Scribner, c1979-c1984. 7 v. plus index vol TITLE British writers. Supplements 1-5 TITLE European authors, 1000-1900 : a biographical dictionary of European literature TITLE Twentieth century authors, a biographical dictionary of modern literature19420 TITLE Twentieth century authors : First supplement 1955 TITLE British authors before 1800; a biographical dictionary TITLE British authors of the nineteenth century TITLE American authors, 1600-1900; a biographical dictionary of American literature TITLE The Oxford companion to children's literature Repr. with corr 1985 TITLE The Bloomsbury guide to women's literature1992 TITLE Children's books and their creators 1995 TITLE Facts about the states 1993 TITLE Genreflecting : a guide to reading interests in genre fiction 1991 TITLE The subject is murder : a selective subject guide to mystery fiction 1986-1990. 2 v. TITLE Cloak and dagger fiction : an annotated guide to spy thrillers 3rd ed., 1995 TITLE The encyclopedia of American facts and dates 9th ed. c1993 TITLE The Oxford companion to American literature 1983 TITLE Benet's reader's encyclopedia of American literature 1991 TITLE Magill's survey of American literature 6 vols plus 2 supplements TITLE Literary history of the United States 1974 2 vols TITLE Writers for young adults 1997 3vols and supplement TITLE Masterpieces of African-American literature 1992 TITLE What are little girls made of? : a guide to female role models in children's books 1999 TITLE The Oxford companion to women's writing in the United States 1995 TITLE The Oxford companion to English literature 1985 TITLE Fantasy literature; a reader's guide 1990 TITLE Historical atlas / William R. Shepherd. 9th ed. c1964 TITLE Guide to the National Park areas. Western states 2000 TITLE Facts about the presidents : a compilation of biographical and historical information 1993 TITLE Historic festivals : a traveler's guide 1996 TITLE North American Indian landmarks : a traveler's guide 1993 TITLE The Facts on File dictionary of cultural and historical allusions : from the Middle Ages through the 20th Century 2000 TITLE Webster's biographical dictionary 1988 TITLE Who's who in America 2001 3 vols TITLE Notable Black American men 1998 TITLE Notable Hispanic American women 1998 2 vols TITLE Black heroes of the 20th century 1998 TITLE Women rulers throughout the ages : an illustrated guide 1999 TITLE Index to fairy tales, myths and legends 1926 TITLE Index to fairy tales, myths and legends : supplement 1937 TITLE Index to fairy tales, myths and legends : second supplement 1952 TITLE Index to fairy tales, 1949-1972 TITLE Ward's business directory of U.S. private and public companies, 2003 9 vols TITLE Chambers's biographical dictionary 1968 TITLE Concise dictionary of American biography : complete to 1970 1990 TITLE History of the modern world 1999 10 vols TITLE Encyclopedia of the United States in the nineteenth century 2001 3vols TITLE American place-names 1970 TITLE The Merck manual of geriatrics 2000 TITLE Index to American genealogies; and to genealogical material contained in all works such as town histories, county histories, local histories ... 1966 TITLE American nicknames; their origin and significance. 2d ed. 1955 TITLE Holiday symbols 1998 TITLE Encyclopedia of Christmas 2000 TITLE Native North American firsts 1998 TITLE Beyond picture books : a guide to first readers 2nd ed 1995 TITLE Fiction sequels for readers age 10-16; an annotated bibliography of books in succession 1990 TITLE History of the 20th century 1993 8 vols TITLE The RV rating book 1998-2002 5 vols TITLE Notable native Americans 1995 TITLE Notable Black American women 1992 TITLE Notable Black American women : book II 1996 TITLE Notable Asian Americans 1995 TITLE Oregon authors 1988-1995 7 vols (missing 1993) TITLE Contemporary popular writers 1996 TITLE Notable twentieth-century scientists 1995 4 vols + supp TITLE St. James guide to fantasy writers 1996 TITLE Twentieth-century romance and historical writers 1994 TITLE Twentieth-century western writers 1991 TITLE Latin American writers 1989 3 vols TITLE Ancient writers : Greece and Rome 1982 2 vols TITLE Modern American women writers 1991 TITLE British and Irish literature and its times : Celtic migrations to the Reform Bill (beginnings-1830s) 2001 TITLE British and Irish literature and its times : the Victorian era to the present (1837-) 2001 TITLE American writers 1974 4 vols TITLE American writers: Supplements I-IV 1979-1996 8 vols TITLE African American writers 1991 TITLE Encyclopedia of Africa south of the Sahara 4 vol 1997 TITLE Acronyms, initialisms & abbreviations dictionary 1994 3 vols TITLE Song index; an index to more than 12,000 songs 1966 TITLE Peoples of Africa 2000 11 vols TITLE Peoples of the Americas 1999 11 vols TITLE Handbook of American Indians north of Mexico 1959 2 vols TITLE Comprehensive index to Oregon trail diaries 1991 TITLE Latin America, history and culture 1999 4 vols TITLE Dictionary of Native American mythology 1992 TITLE Junior Worldmark encyclopedia of the states 1996 4 vols TITLE Dictionary of sports idioms 1993 TITLE Born this day : a book of birthdays and quotations of prominent people through the centuries 1996 TITLE The New Quotable woman 1992 TITLE The Oxford companion to American history 1966 TITLE Tales, rumors, and gossip : exploring contemporary folk literature in grades 7-12 1996 TITLE The Oregon oceanbook 1985 TITLE Oregon environmental atlas 1988 TITLE Clackamas River watershed atlas 1997 TITLE The New Century cyclopedia of names 1954 3 vols TITLE Grzimek's encyclopedia of mammals 1990 5 vols TITLE Contemporary composers 1992 TITLE Living musicians 1940 and supp 1957 TITLE American composers today, a biographical and critical guide 1949 TITLE Popular American composers from Revolutionary times to the present; a biographical and critical guide 1962 and supp 1972 TITLE Great composers, 1300-1900; a biographical and critical guide 1966 TITLE Composers since 1900; a biographical and critical guide 1969 TITLE The Penguin dictionary of musical performers 1990 TITLE Wetlands 2001 TITLE Oceans 1999 TITLE Temperate forests 1999 TITLE Deserts 2001 TITLE Hortus third 1976 TITLE Encyclopedia of drugs, alcohol, & addictive behavior 2001 TITLE Webster's word histories 1989 TITLE Words to rhyme with for poets and song writers including a primer of prosody ... 1986 TITLE The timetables of science 1988 TITLE The Home book of proverbs, maxims and familiar phrases 1948 TITLE A Dictionary of foreign words and phrases in current English 1966 TITLE The Prentice-Hall encyclopedia of world proverbs 1986 TITLE A dictionary of slang and unconventional English 1967 TITLE Dictionary of wars 1999 TITLE American folklore : an encyclopedia 1996 TITLE Exploring health care careers 2002 2 vols TITLE Encyclopedia of social issues 1997 6 vols TITLE The Facts on File dictionary of American regionalisms 2000 TITLE Funk & Wagnalls standard dictionary of folklore, mythology and Legend 1949 2 vols TITLE Atlas of Oregon lakes 1985 TITLE Notable women scientists 1999 TITLE Oregon blue book: 1951-52, 1973-74, 1983-84, 1987-88, 1989-90, 1991-92, 1993-94, 1995-96, 1997-98 TITLE Who's who in space 1987 TITLE Lands and peoples 1999 6 vols TITLE Notable mathematicians 1998 TITLE Notable Black American scientists 1999 TITLE Oregon imprints, 1847-1870 1950 TITLE McMurtrie's Oregon imprints : a supplement 1951 TITLE McMurtrie's Oregon imprints : a third supplement 1958 TITLE McMurtrie's Oregon imprints : a fourth supplement 1963 TITLE Oregon imprints, 1845-1870 1968 TITLE 1001 Christmas facts and fancies 1944 TITLE The Mountain men and the fur trade of the far West c.1965-1972 10 vols TITLE Grzimek's Animal life encyclopedia c.1972-75 vols 1-9 TITLE The new Arthurian encyclopedia 1996 -- Doug Jones Reference Librarian Clackamas County Library 11750 SE 82nd Ave. Suite D Happy Valley, OR 97086 503-722-6227 djones at lincc.org From kwetzel at BCR.ORG Wed Feb 24 12:30:49 2010 From: kwetzel at BCR.ORG (Kelcey Wetzel) Date: Wed, 24 Feb 2010 13:30:49 -0700 Subject: [Libs-Or] Digital Preservation for Digital Collaboratives Message-ID: [Apologies for cross-posting] Registration Now Open for Digital Preservation for Digital Collaboratives! BCR, LYRASIS and OCLC are proud to present a new workshop, Digital Preservation for Digital Collaboratives, designed to help digital collaboratives with existing digital collections develop and implement a long-term preservation option. The workshop, designed for multiple representatives from a collaborative, will provide the information and tools the collaborative needs to develop a long-term preservation plan that will work for its unique collections and organizations. Register now for the April workshop: http://www.bcr.org/training/workshops/register.html April 13, 14 and 16 from 1-3pm ET: Three webinars will address the following topics: * Introduction to the Digital Preservation Landscape * Digital Preservation Standards * Sustaining the Digital Investment: Developing a Digital Preservation Program * Developing Preservation Policies for Collaboratives April 28-29 at LYRASIS - Philadelphia: Two full-day sessions will address the following topics: * Elements of TRAC * Using TRAC in Planning and Assessment * Technology and Technical Infrastructure Faculty and program staff will host monthly follow-up activities, including webinars, to assist collaboratives in completing their preservation plans. The workshop will be taught by a faculty of digital preservation experts: Liz Bishoff, Director of Digital & Preservation Services, BCR Priscilla Caplan, Assistant Director for Digital Library Services, Florida Center for Library Automation Tom Clareson, Senior Consultant for New Initiatives, LYRASIS Robin Dale, Director of Digital Services, LYRASIS Katherine Skinner, Executive Director, Educopia Institute and Program Manager, MetaArchive Cooperative Cost is $150 per individual registration and $125 per member of a registered collaborative team. For more information, please visit: http://www.bcr.org/dps/training/neh-dpdc.html Questions? Contact Holly South: hsouth at bcr.org Partial funding for this workshop is provided by the National Endowment for the Humanities. Kelcey Wetzel Event Coordinator BCR 14394 East Evans Ave Aurora, CO 80014-1408 303.751.6277; 800.397.1552 ext. 101 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Name: DPDC_Reg Open.doc Type: application/msword Size: 30720 bytes Desc: DPDC_Reg Open.doc URL: From susan.gilmont at oregonstate.edu Thu Feb 25 09:56:21 2010 From: susan.gilmont at oregonstate.edu (Gilmont, Susan) Date: Thu, 25 Feb 2010 09:56:21 -0800 Subject: [Libs-Or] Be a Better You: Advancing Your Career through Certification - session at PLA Message-ID: Those attending PLA may be interested in this session on certification: Administration/Leadership: Be a Better You: Advancing Your Career through Certification Friday, March 26 8:30 AM - 9:45 AM Room: Oregon Convention Center - E141-144 * Nancy Bolt Consultant, Nancy Bolt and Associates * Peg Hooper Branch Director, Jefferson County Library-Golden Branch * Bryan Fearn Reference Librarian, Henderson District Public Libraries * June Kruer Branch Manager, Charlestown-Clark County Libraries * Dorothy Morgan Business Manager, Liverpool Public Library Let's take conference learning beyond the closing session! There are hundreds of professional development opportunities for librarians and support staff! During this session we will talk about how to choose programs that are right for you right now and long term. We will also explore national and regional certification programs with your colleagues who are participating and how they relate to state certifications. Benefits and Learning Objectives * Participants will be able to link their professional development with their career goals. * Participants will learn tools for selecting conference, workshop and course participation. * Participants will understand the ALA/ALA-APA certifications for librarians and support staff. Nancy Bolt is one of the program managers for the Library Support Staff Certification program. Long-term followers of the national library support staff scene may recall that Dorothy Morgan was the 2000/2001 president of ALA's Library Support Staff Interests Round Table, and the 2005 winner of the Dynix ALA-APA Award for Outstanding Promotion of the Salaries and Status of Library Workers. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From bvss at pdx.edu Thu Feb 25 11:08:22 2010 From: bvss at pdx.edu (Suzanne Sager) Date: Thu, 25 Feb 2010 11:08:22 -0800 Subject: [Libs-Or] [Fwd: [alacro-l] New "Let's Talk About It" themes from ALA! Apply by March 31 to receive $2, 000 programming grant] Message-ID: <4B86CAA6.5090107@pdx.edu> FYI, Suzanne L. Sager Oregon ALA Chapter Councilor -------- Original Message -------- Subject: [alacro-l] New "Let's Talk About It" themes from ALA! Apply by March 31 to receive $2,000 programming grant Date: Thu, 25 Feb 2010 13:51:47 -0500 From: Don Wood To: The ALA Public Programs Office announced five new reading and discussion themes based on the popular Let's Talk About It model and inspired by the National Endowment for the Humanities' (NEH) Picturing America collection. The Let's Talk About It: Picturing America series has been developed to support public libraries in their efforts to conduct high quality humanities programs that highlight the Picturing America collection, and engage audiences in dynamic, timely conversations about American art and history. To encourage use of Let's Talk About: Picturing America, and the Picturing America collection the ALA Public Programs Office and NEH are offering programming grants of $2,000 to 30 public libraries. *All public libraries who received the Picturing America collection are eligible to apply by March 31.* For more information, and to begin an online application, visit www.programminglibrarian.org/picturingamerica . The Let's Talk About It model engages adult audiences in scholar-led, theme based discussions that explore the best in classic and contemporary literature. Five new themes are eligible for program funding under the March 31 deadline: . Land of Opportunity, which explores American journeys in literature . Making Tracks, which focuses on railroads in America . Object of Art, which examines image in American Indian literature . Places in the Heart, which highlights human experiences shaped by place . The Work of Freedom: Individual and Communal, which explores African American history through literature Reading lists, a comprehensive program planning guide, and thematic descriptions for the Let's Talk About It: Picturing America themes may be found at www.programminglibrarian.org/picturingamerica . In spring of 2010, scholarly essays and additional recommended reading lists will be added to the site to enhance discussion of five new themes. Through its Picturing America initiative, NEH has provided a collection of 20 double-sided, laminated reproductions depicting great works of American art to more than 50,000 classrooms and libraries nationwide. Complete information about Picturing America, including a list of participating schools and libraries, is available online at http://picturingamerica.neh.gov. ****************************** ALA Public Programs Office www.ala.org/publicprograms publicprograms at ala.org Are you a Programming Librarian? -- 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... Name: psu_signature165x35.gif Type: image/gif Size: 1469 bytes Desc: not available URL: From mmacias at pcc.edu Thu Feb 25 13:24:54 2010 From: mmacias at pcc.edu (Max Macias) Date: Thu, 25 Feb 2010 13:24:54 -0800 Subject: [Libs-Or] Spanish, Russian, Vietnamese, Chinese and other language periodicals your library carries? Message-ID: <000601cab660$f94429b0$ebcc7d10$@edu> Hi, I am currently seeking popular magazines in other languages for our collection. Would you be so kind as to let me know what titles your library carries, or would like to carry? We are a community college library, but don't hesitate to send titles if you are another kind of library. Thank you in advance! Max Max Macias Serials Technician Portland Community College Library 503-977-4433 mmacias at pcc.edu "it is nice to be important, but it is more important to be nice." -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From lisae at tigard-or.gov Thu Feb 25 14:05:55 2010 From: lisae at tigard-or.gov (Lisa Elliott) Date: Thu, 25 Feb 2010 14:05:55 -0800 Subject: [Libs-Or] Gaming Advice Compilation Message-ID: Hello all! Thank you for your responses to my request for advice about gaming tournaments in libraries. For all interested, I've compiled the advice below. It's long, but there's lots of fabulous bits of wisdom: >From Susan Minobe of UCLA: Hopefully there's someone from AADL on this list who can answer, but if not, I'd highly recommend talking to folks there. They did a presentation at ALA 2007 in DC about their gaming tournaments & it was amazing!! http://www.aadl.org/aadlgt >From Shelly Peresie of Washington-Centerville PL What supplies and equipment have you found essential (portable projectors and screens, storage carts, memory cards, etc.)? Definitely portable projectors. Usually we have two projectors and two gaming systems. We have large blank walls in our program room, so we just project onto those, but screens are necessary if you don't have blank wall space. We set the project/gaming system on a small table or portable rolling cart. A memory card may be necessary for a PS 2 or 3, depending on what game you're playing. We have one for the PS 2, but once we figured out the cheat codes for games like Guitar Hero and Rock Band, we no longer needed the memory card. We also us a Wii; we don't have a memory card for it yet, but may get one in order to download and save games from their online store. What games are the most popular and work the best for large-scale programs? DDR, Guitar Hero, Mario Kart, and Rock Band are our staples for large programs. We also held a tournament using Super Smash Bros. Brawl, which was really simple as it has a tournament feature built into the game. How have you promoted your gaming events? I work with teens, so most of the promotion is peer-to-peer word of mouth. But we also post flyers throughout the library, advertise in our Calendar of events, on our website, on our Facebook page, and on our teen blog. Have you taken any equipment into schools and community centers for outreach? Last year I worked with the library's Outreach Coordinator to bring the Wii into several assisted living facilities. We set it up, demonstrated how to play, and then the seniors played (mostly Wii bowling). They really seemed to enjoy it. What non-violent, or at least relatively gore-free games have been popular and successful for programs? See games listed above. We've also played American Idol Karaoke, SingStar, and Wii Sports. >From David Baker of U of O: I'm a classroom technologist by trade, and our target audience consists of college students and faculty, so the advice I have may or may not be applicable to your specific goals. With that said, here are a few things I keep in mind whenever we coordinate a game-related event at UO: * Some essential supplies: Portable projectors, screens, speaker systems. My best advice here is to make sure you know your equipment. Get very familiar with it well in advance of the event setup phase. This will help you identify which (if any) extra cables/adapters/extensions you need to make everything connect to everything else. If you do thorough testing ahead of time you'll also be familiar with the throw distance of your projectors, which can help you eyeball the physical layout of a complete setup. * More essential supplies: Batteries. Lots of batteries, just in case. * Still more essential supplies: Some backup cables. For instance, if I'm working a setup in which I know I'll need three cat 5 network cables, I bring at least four. * Related to essential supplies: save games with unlocks. Lots of games hide a good amount of content behind unlockables. For instance, Super Smash Brothers Brawl has 35 playable characters. Almost half of them are initially unavailable for play, and are only made available when the player has met certain conditions and goals. Most of those conditions and goals aren't the kind of thing that can be done in a single play session, and besides, you don't want to waste event time unlocking playable characters. So my advice here is: be aware of whether or not the games you're using have unlockable content that you'd like to access. If they do, make sure the console on which it will be played has the necessary save game. * Make sure your wireless controllers are synced with the appropriate console before your event starts. This is a great way to make sure you know how each console syncs with its controllers. The larger the event, the more likely you'll have to troubleshoot controller syncing on the fly, so it's good knowledge to have. * Along those lines: we've had some issues with running multiple consoles of the same type in close proximity to each other. The controllers synced to one machine physically migrate to another station, and before you know it one person trying to play on Console #1 is royally (and unknowingly) interfering with the game being played on Console #2. Since it's all wireless, it can be pretty unclear what the heck is going on. Clear labeling can help alleviate this. And finally, a few thoughts on games. Of course, this will vary depending on the participants: * I always try to have Rock Band 2 or Beatles Rock Band in the mix. A fine way to run an ad hoc competition is to just have people form bands and take turns playing single songs for a set amount of time. You keep track of the scores for the duration and in the end, the highest single-song score wins. You can even let people be in multiple bands, just like in real life! ;) * Super Smash Brothers Brawl is full of cartoon violence. If you can get past that, it's a great game in that it supports up to four players and has very flexible rule sets. Short matches, single elimination, etc., it's all up to you. Lisa N Elliott Young Adult Librarian Tigard Public Library lisae at tigard-or.gov 503-718-2654 "Outside of a dog, a book is man's best friend. Inside of a dog it's too dark to read." --Groucho Marx ________________________________ DISCLAIMER: E-mails sent or received by City of Tigard employees are subject to public record laws. If requested, e-mail may be disclosed to another party unless exempt from disclosure under Oregon Public Records Law. E-mails are retained by the City of Tigard in compliance with the Oregon Administrative Rules "City General Records Retention Schedule." -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Sager Oregon ALA Chapter Councilor -------- Original Message -------- Subject: [alacro-l] ALA files comments to FCC on proposed rule that would impact E-rate Date: Fri, 26 Feb 2010 12:30:40 -0500 From: Don Wood To: District Dispatch has posted a new item, 'ALA files comments to FCC on proposed rule that would impact E-rate ' The American Library Association (ALA) filed comments to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) yesterday regarding the Commission?s Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, which proposes a new rule for schools as a result of the Protecting Children in the 21st Century Act and rule revisions for schools and libraries to reflect existing statutory language of the Children?s Internet Protection Act (CIPA). Both the proposed new rule and rule revisions would impact the universal service support mechanism for schools and libraries also known as the E-rate program. E-rate discounts are critical in meeting the ongoing and ever increasing telecommunications needs of libraries. ALA commented that the additional burden caused by the proposed rule revisions will likely have a negative impact on library participation in the E-rate program through added complexity and potential funding delays. The ALA asks the Commission to carefully review the necessity or benefit of making the proposed changes. ALA points out that the burdens and delays associated with the resulting form and instruction changes, online form programming, and OMB approvals as well as the time and energy that will be required to deal with the confusion associated with these changes, are unnecessary and counter-productive. With the exception of the added language in the Protecting Children in the 21st Century Act, there have been no other statutory changes to CIPA since its enactment in 2000, and ALA is not aware of issues that would cause the need for the revisions being proposed at this time. Read the full text of ALA?s comments here . You may view the latest post at http://www.wo.ala.org/districtdispatch/?p=4453 You received this e-mail because you asked to be notified when new updates are posted. Best regards, Jacob Roberts jroberts at alawash.org -- 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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In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: The Oregon Library Association's Support Staff Division is not a Friends group, but I can't let this opportunity go by without mentioning that SSD is currently offering nine scholarships for certification work, taking classes or attending conferences. Requirements vary according to the awards, but most ask that awardees be OLA/SSD members (and it doesn't cost more at present than regular OLA membership to belong to SSD). More information is available at: http://www.olaweb.org/mc/page.do?sitePageId=61763 . Please remind your staff that we are here for them. You are to be commended for considering this. There is almost nothing out there, especially for folks who have to work while going to school, and have to limit the number of classes they take. Susan Gilmont, Library Technician III Guin Library, Hatfield Marine Science Ctr Oregon State University 2030 S Marine Science Dr Newport OR 97365-5296 541-867-0162 susan.gilmont at oregonstate.edu -----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 louise at ccrls.org Sent: Friday, February 26, 2010 11:19 AM To: libs-or at listsmart.osl.state.or.us Subject: [Libs-Or] Scholarships? My Friends of the Library group has been discussing establishing a fund for scholarships for our employees and have asked me to try to find out if any other Friends groups in Oregon do this, and how it is organized, if there is a contract, what the requiremntss are, etc. So if you know of a group that offers scholarships or pays for classes, please respond. Louise Meyers, Director, Stayton Public Library, 515 N. 1st ave, Stayton, OR, 97383 503-769-3313 Go Green, Keep it on screen - think before you print. _______________________________________________ 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/ From April.M.Baker at state.or.us Fri Feb 26 14:46:10 2010 From: April.M.Baker at state.or.us (April Baker) Date: Fri, 26 Feb 2010 14:46:10 -0800 Subject: [Libs-Or] Jobline - 2/26/10 Message-ID: Oregon State Library Jobline An Electronic Jobline from the Oregon State Library....... February 26, 2010 Closing Dates 02/28/10 Medical Content Coordinator, Portland, OR 02/28/10 Librarian, Portland, OR 03/01/10 Metadata Management Librarian, Eugene, OR 03/01/10 Director of Library Services, Gresham, OR 03/02/10 Regional Consultants, Eastern, Central, Southern and Coastal Oregon, and the Willamette Valley 03/05/10 Librarian II, Lake Oswego, OR 03/12/10 Connecting to Collections Planning Grant Coordinator, Portland, OR 03/15/10 Electronic Records Archivist, Eugene, OR 03/26/10 Youth Services Librarian, Wilsonville, OR 03/26/10 On-call Children's Reference Librarian, Wilsonville, OR Job Announcements ************************************** Posted: 1/29/10 Medical Content Coordinator Closes: 2/28/10 Portland, OR WebMD is the leading provider of health information services, serving consumers, physicians, other healthcare professionals, employers and health plans. The online healthcare information, decision-support applications and communications services that we provide: We are seeking a Medical Content Coordinator within the WebMD Health Services product management organization to coordinate perform the content indexing function of matching and presenting the most relevant health content using a proprietary indexing system. This position is responsible for executing the following functions and activities: 1. Take the lead on coordinating and scheduling all indexing projects and work. 2. Maps all of the various health content resources provided in the portal to one or more pertinent 'subjects'. 3. Reviews internal and external health content, assigning subject and target meta-data to enhance search, retrieval, and personalization capabilities. 4. Participates in development, client, and other projects related to indexing. 5. Reviews current projects, processes and client utilization and makes recommendations on improvements. 6. Creates monthly report on key metrics for management to monitor client indexing opportunities. 7. Works collaboratively with product and client account management, engineering, quality assurance, and clinical staff. For complete announcement and details, click here. ************************************** Posted: 1/29/10 Librarian Closes: 2/28/10 (or until filled) Portland, OR Everest College and our parent company, Corinthian Colleges, Inc., are enjoying robust growth as we prepare students to succeed in today's employment market. Part of a network of more than 100 CCi schools throughout North America, Everest College offers an ideal setting to positively impact the lives of adult learners. Our campus team members help students train for successful careers in health care, business, criminal justice, and computer technology. We're currently seeking bright, energetic and motivated people with a desire to make a difference and change lives. General Duties: Ability to interact with different populations: faculty, staff, and students. Oversee all facets of the daily operations of the library. Participate in the development and management of the library annual operating budget. Provide operational management of the library operation to include planning and organizing workflow. Employ ethical library management standards which meet all regulatory agency and Company standards. Requirements: Master's Degree in Library or Information Science or Comparable program. Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communications skills are essential. Prior experience working in an educational environment preferred. We offer competitive compensation and an excellent benefit package including a comprehensive healthcare program and a 401k plan. Qualified candidates ONLY - apply online for consideration and the potential opportunity to work with a dynamic and growing company. Application and Job Information Contact: Corinthian Colleges, Inc. Online Application Form: http://careers.cci.edu/cci/jobboard ************************************** Posted: 1/8/10 Metadata Management Librarian Closes: 03/01/10 Eugene, OR The University of Oregon Libraries seeks a dynamic, creative, and user-oriented colleague for the position of Metadata Management Librarian. This position provides the opportunity for a recent professional or an experienced metadata management librarian to participate in a wide range of services and professional responsibilities in a collaborative environment. Duties and Responsibilities: The Metadata Management Librarian manages bibliographic data, the application of metadata to audio visual collections, and plays a key role in ensuring quality control. Specifically, this position: oversees catalog maintenance, including authority control and general bibliographic quality control; defines policies for use of the local integrated system; coordinates the maintenance of system tables; oversees coordination of work vendors to monitor and enhance system applications and obtain and ensure the quality of records; coordinates the daily work of classified staff and student workers managing quality control of the online catalog and other bibliographic databases; catalogs monographs and integrates resources in non-print formats (including DVDs, video games, and electronic resources) using AACR2 and Library of Congress classification, subject headings, and rule interpretations with related authority work; provides leadership and technical expertise in the investigation and application of new methods for organization of information resources utilizing established and emerging bibliographic control mechanisms and metadata standards. Engages in relevant professional development and service activities in keeping with the library's criteria for contract renewal and promotion. Reports to the Head, Metadata Services and Digital Projects. Qualifications: Required ALA-accredited MLS degree; experience using AACR2, MARC and the OCLC system; experience working directly with applications of integrated library systems; knowledge of HTML, XML; demonstrated problem-solving, workflow analysis, and project leadership skills, as well as an aptitude for complex, analytical work with attention to detail; strong commitment to enhancing service through teamwork and responsiveness to clients; excellent oral and written communication skills; ability to work effectively with all levels of staff and with people of culturally diverse backgrounds; and potential to excel in a dynamic academic library environment, demonstrating flexibility, initiative and creativity. Preferred: Supervisory experience; familiarity with non-MARC metadata schemes and evolving standards; experience with the Innovative Interfaces system; bibliographic knowledge of at least one foreign language. The successful candidate will support and enhance a diverse learning and working environment. Salary and Benefits: Salary commensurate with education and experience. The UO offers a generous benefits package. For details, click here. Application Deadline: Applications will be accepted until the position is filled; applications received by March 1, 2010 will receive priority consideration. To Apply: Please send Word or PDF attachments via e-mail in care of Ms. Laine Stambaugh, Director, Library Human Resources, libapps at uoregon.edu, and include the following: 1) Cover letter addressing your qualifications for the position; 2) R?sum?; 3) List of names, addresses, phone numbers, and e-mail addresses of four references (one of whom must be indicated as your most recent supervisor). For more information, see complete announcement here. ************************************** Posted: 2/5/10 Director of Library Services Closes: 3/1/10 Gresham, OR Closing Date: Screening will begin March 1, 2010; please apply by then for best consideration. City & State: Gresham, OR Brief description of position: Reporting to the Vice-President, provides overall direction and management to the College's library operations in support of the mission, vision and strategic goals of the College. Link to the full job announcement: http://jobs.mhcc.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=51243 ************************************** Posted: 2/19/10 Regional Consultants Closes: 3/2/10 Eastern, Central, Southern and Coastal Oregon, and the Willamette Valley Portland Community College (PCC) Library is accepting letters of interest for up to five Regional Consultants for an LSTA-funded project. These are limited-duration contractual positions paid on an hourly basis at $25.00 per hour. The project will last from March-July, 2010 and the assignments will average several hours per week. The estimated number of hours will range from 100 to 300 per consultant. The allocated hours will vary depending on the research strategy which is currently under development. The purpose of the project is to evaluate library-related continuing education (CE) needs for the entire state of Oregon and to propose a sustainable model to support this activity. The Regional Consultants (from Eastern Oregon, Central Oregon, Southern Oregon, Coastal Oregon, and the Willamette Valley) will be involved in conducting a statewide needs assessment, designing a CE model for Oregon, and preparing a business plan for a future CE program. The Regional Consultants will work under the direction of the project's Consulting Coordinator with support from the PCC Library Director. They will gather data from library stakeholders in Eastern, Central, Southern, and Coastal Oregon and the Willamette Valley, including Portland. Desired specifications: Knowledge of the specific regional library community (Eastern, Central, Southern, Coastal, and Willamette Valley/Portland). Proven ability to work independently and as part of a virtual team. Proven effective communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to accurately gather data and conduct research. Experience leading focus groups, analyzing surveys, and other forms of information-gathering and analysis. Proven interest in library continuing education and the range of methods for delivering it. Application deadline: March 2, 2010 for best consideration. More details about this LSTA grant funded project are available upon request from Roberta Richards at rrichard at pcc.edu. To apply, send a letter of interest, resume, and the names of three references by mail or email to Donna Reed at the address below. In your letter of interest please specify your region or regions of interest and address each of the desired qualifications stated above. Apply to: Donna Reed donna.reed at pcc.edu PCC Library 202 PO Box 19000 Portland, OR 97280 ************************************** Posted: 2/12/10 Librarian II Closes: 3/5/10 Lake Oswego, OR Librarian II - Reference Department The Position: The highly rated Lake Oswego Public library is seeking a full time Librarian to join a team of committed, enthusiastic and creative professionals who strive to provide excellent customer service. Under the supervision of the Library Manager for Reference and Adult Services, the individual in this position would participate in maintaining the Library's collection and assist individuals in locating and obtaining materials. The position is represented by the Lake Oswego Municipal Employees' Association and includes excellent benefits. See the job announcement here. Application Process: You may visit our web site at www.ci.oswego.or.us to download the required application in Word or PDF formats or pick up an application at Lake Oswego City Hall, 380 A Avenue, Human Resources Office, Lake Oswego, Oregon. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed job application. The City application must be submitted to by: Salary: $3,589 to $4,581 per month. Closes: 5:00 P.M., Friday, March 5, 2010 The City is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Minorities, women and qualified individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. If you wish modification of the selection process in order to accommodate a disability, please make your request in writing and submit it with your required application materials. ************************************** Posted: 2/26/10 Connecting to Collections Planning Grant Coordinator Closes: 3/12/10 Portland, OR Brief description: The Oregon Museums Association, on behalf of the collaboration of Oregon museums, libraries and cultural institutions, is seeking to contract for a coordinator of this Connecting to Collections statewide planning grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services. The professional project coordinator will facilitate the goals and activities of the grant project, including meeting and event coordination, marketing and communications, and steering committee activities. The project's collaborators include the Oregon Libraries Association, Tam?stslikt Cultural Institute, the Oregon Heritage Commission, the Oregon Historical Society, and OMA. For additional information, contact Kyle Jansson at 503-986-0673 or heritage.info at state.or.us Link to full announcement: ************************************** Posted: 1/29/10 Electronic Records Archivist Closes: 03/15/10 Eugene, OR The University of Oregon Libraries seeks a dynamic, creative, and user-oriented colleague for the position of Electronic Records Archivist. This position provides the opportunity for a recent professional or an experienced archivist to participate in a wide range of services and professional responsibilities in a collaborative environment. Duties & Responsibilities: The Electronic Records Archivist is responsible for the access, maintenance, preservation, retention, and disposal of University records in electronic and paper form. The person in this position: develops and maintains all related policies, procedures, manuals, and training materials for the University Records Management program; systematically acquires and manages University electronic records in both dark and light archives; in conjunction with the University Historian and Archivist, provides outreach and consultation to University departments regarding their responsibilities for information management planning, including advice on life cycles, retention schedules, and policies; researches and implements innovative changes in the program in order to strengthen its legal status while recognizing the specific needs of each department in managing information; provides primary support and training for Archivists' Toolkit, including collaboration with internal and external partners; takes a leading role in Oregon University System (OUS) policymaking for electronic records management and makes significant contributions to state and regional electronic records management policies and practices; and supervises .20 FTE student employees. Reports to the Head of Special Collections & University Archives. Qualifications: Required: ALA-accredited Master's Degree in Library and Information Science with an emphasis in archives or records management; or Master's Degree in Archival Administration; or Master's Degree in relevant field with CRM (Certified Records Manager); experience or training in developing office contacts, surveying offices, and creating retention schedules; knowledge of relevant state and federal law pertaining to university records, such as FERPA and HIPAA; demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing. Desired: Two years of experience related to the management of electronic records of information systems; training or special education in archival administration and/or electronic records management; knowledge of or experience with Archivists' Toolkit or other data management system. The successful candidate will support and enhance a diverse learning and working environment. Salary & Benefits: Salary commensurate with education and experience. The UO offers a generous benefits package. For details, see: http://hr.uoregon.edu/benefits. Application Deadline: Position remains open until filled; applications received by March 15, 2010 will receive priority consideration. To Apply: Send Word or PDF attachments via e-mail in care of Ms. Laine Stambaugh, Director, Library Human Resources, 1299 University of Oregon Libraries, Eugene, OR 97403-1299 to libapps at uoregon.edu, and include the following: 1) cover letter addressing your qualifications for the position; 2) r?sum?; and 3) list of names, addresses, phone numbers, and e-mail addresses of four references (one of whom must be indicated as your most recent supervisor). For complete announcement and details, see: http://libweb.uoregon.edu/admnpers/acad.html. The University of Oregon is an AA/EOE, ADA-compliant institution committed to cultural diversity. ************************************** Posted: 2/26/10 Youth Services Librarian Closes: 3/26/10 (or until filled) Wilsonville, OR Brief description of position: Position responisble for providing high quality, innovative, and popular services to the youth of the Wilsonville area and to their parents. The position leads a skilled, energetic, and imaginative team who plans, develops, and coordinates programming to teens and children. The incumbent will also provide direct reference and reader's advisory services to citizens and select, and coordinate selection, for the department. Requires a Master's degree in Library Sciences, with and emphasis in youth services, and three years of progressively responsible library experience emphasizing work with teens and/or children. Salary Range: $22.06 - $28.13 per hour. Link to the full job announcement. http://www.ci.wilsonville.or.us/Index.aspx?page=12 ************************************** Posted: 2/26/10 On-call Children's Reference Librarian Closes: 3/26/10 (or until filled) Wilsonville, OR Brief description of position: On-call professional position with no scheduled hours. Works evenings and weekends as needed. The On-Call Children's Reference Librarian provides direct reference and reader's advisory services in the Children's department. Requirements include a bachelor's degree in any field, and a Master's degree in Library Sciences, with an emphasis on children's services or equivalent. Significant knowledge of children's literature required. Salary Range: $20.79 to $26.50 per hour. 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URL: From hleman at samhealth.org Sat Feb 27 05:49:26 2010 From: hleman at samhealth.org (hleman at samhealth.org) Date: Sat, 27 Feb 2010 05:49:26 -0800 Subject: [Libs-Or] Call for Posters for the Upcoming Annual Special Libraries Association Conference in New Orleans, Louisiana in June 2010 Message-ID: Dear fellow members of the Oregon library community. I just want to pass along the notice below about a call for posters for the upcoming Annual SLA Conference in New Orleans, Louisiana in June 2010. The Call for Posters is up on the SLA - Chemistry Division's website, at http://dche.blogspot.com/2010/02/call-for-posters-2010-conference.html. Please note that the deadline for submission of abstracts is fast approaching: March 15, 2010. The subjects encompassed by the session are really fascinating and the announcement itself is edifying reading vis-?-vis where the information sciences are heading and new opportunities for tool, service and program development. Thank you for your consideration. Hope Leman Research Information Technologist Center for Health Research and Quality Samaritan Health Services 815 NW 9th Street Suite 203A Corvallis OR 97330 Telephone (541) 768-5712 http://www.scangrants.com/ All Sciences Poster Session - June 15, 2010 SLA Conference - New Orleans Six science divisions are sponsoring the session, with three broad themes (below). SESSION CO-SPONSORS: Biomedical & Life Sciences, Chemistry, Engineering, Food Agriculture and Nutrition, Physics-Astronomy-Mathematics, and Science-Technology Divisions SESSION CO-THEMES: Is your library or knowledge center engaged in a new or innovative project that builds on a new strategic alignment, develops or adapts a novel operational model to reframe services, or synthesizes creative approaches to achieve scientific information or visual fluency in your group or organization? Please consider sharing the results of your efforts at the upcoming All-Sciences Poster Session on Tuesday, June 15, 2010, at the Annual SLA Conference in New Orleans, Louisiana. We are looking for poster submissions that explore any of these themes (* described in more detail below *). Your poster presentation could help your colleagues immeasurably as we all seek to cultivate or enhance scientists' knowledge management skills and to demonstrate the value of our services to our parent organizations or potential clients. The poster session provides an informal and lively venue for sharing your innovative ideas on an important topic. ELIGIBILITY: Any SLA member is welcome to submit an abstract. In the event that a greater number of submissions are received than can be accommodated, members of the sponsoring science divisions will be given first preference. GUIDELINES and LAYOUT: Guidelines for materials and layout of poster presentations are available on the SLA Chemistry Division website at http://www.sla.org/division/dche/poster.html CRITERIA: Criteria for review will include relevance to the session theme(s). SUBMISSION of ABSTRACT - DEADLINE is March 15, 2010 Please submit your name, institution, email address, poster title, and description (250 words or less) by email to Bill Armstrong at notwwa at lsu.edu. NOTIFICATION of ACCEPTANCE: All applicants will be notified re: poster proposal acceptance on or before April 1, 2010. FOR QUESTIONS, CONTACT: William W. Armstrong (notwwa at lsu.edu) Sciences Collection Development Coordinator, Chemistry Librarian, Liaison to Physics & Astronomy Middleton Library Louisiana State University Baton Rouge , LA 70803 USA and Irene S. Laursen (irenelaursen at ymail.com) Science Librarian (retired) 29 Howard Street Newton MA 02458-1822 THEMES IN DETAIL: 1. NEW STRATEGIC ALIGNMENTS In the currently recovering global economy, new cooperative arrangements are emerging to help our parent organizations or our core units--libraries, information centers, knowledge bases--adjust to rapidly evolving economic conditions. These developments may include new consortial initiatives, redesign of specific sectors of the workforce, outreach to new constituencies, innovative alliances between academe and the for-profit sector, or other collaborative scientific ventures. Come share pivotal steps of the process, changes in responsibilities or reporting relationships, and lessons learned from the success or failure of these ventures in the sciences. 2. SURVIVAL AND SUCCESS BEYOND AN ECONOMIC RECESSION How do we promote, preserve, and redesign our research and analytical services in 2010 and beyond ? Let's look at how new operational models (scientific, technical, engineering, and medical e-book vendors, formal and informal modes of scientific communication, intergovernmental initiatives) are evolving, what we can do to improve them, and projections for academe, business, and industry in the scientific environment. 3. INFORMATION LITERACY, USER INSTRUCTION, AND E-LEARNING IN THE SCIENCES DURING AND BEYOND THE RECESSION: NEW METHODS, NEW PARTICIPANTS, NEW TOOLS a. New tools and techniques for the interdisciplinary scientific information professional dealing with electronic management of citations, data, structures, graphical analysis, mapping, and/or presentations. Including innovative uses of social networking applications. b. Electronic demos, tutorials, games in the sciences Who produces them (publisher, in-house development) Who uses them? How are they funded, developed, publicized, marketed, and evaluated? What is their useful lifetime? c. Scientific Information Fluency What successes or failures have you encountered in teaching patrons ? faculty, students, researchers, etc. ? new ways of handling information in an all-electronic workflow, from the literature search to the discovery and publication process? Confidentiality Notice: This e-mail message, including any attachments, 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 e-mail and destroy all copies of the original message. From ztrope at gmail.com Sat Feb 27 11:38:45 2010 From: ztrope at gmail.com (Zoe) Date: Sat, 27 Feb 2010 11:38:45 -0800 Subject: [Libs-Or] Save the Date - Librarian Prom 2010 In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Dear Librarians of Oregon, I am pleased to announce that Emporia State University's Student Chapter of the ALA is hosting the 2nd Annual Librarian Prom on Friday, May 14! Please mark your calendar now for the social event of the season. Who: all library students, library professionals, and their friends and significant others When: Friday, May 14 at 7pm Where: Q Center, 4115 N Mississippi Ave (www.pdxqcenter.org) Tickets: $5 in advance, $7 at the door. Pre-sale tickets will be available soon. Keep an eye on your e-mail inbox for more information in the coming weeks! Can't wait to see you at prom, Zoe Fisher SLIM OR-9 President, Student Chapter of the ALA, Emporia State University, Portland cohort Student Liaison, Oregon Special Libraries Assocation Future Librarian, etc. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: