Wednesday, June 19, 2013

FREE workshop - AV archives

UCLA Library in collaboration with Tulane University Library present a free of charge two-day workshop that introduces attendees to identifying and processing audiovisual materials in archival collections. Workshop attendees will process an archival collection of moving images and recorded sound materials, learning how to analyze, evaluate, and define processing policies; assess the condition of AV materials; and properly store and house AV items for preservation. 

The workshop will be Monday, August 12th and Tuesday, August 13th, 9am-5pm at Tulane University Library, Jones Hall, 6801 Freret Street, New Orleans, LA 70118. Siobhan Hagan, Audiovisual Preservation Specialist at UCLA Library will lead the two day workshop. 

Limited to the first twelve registrants. To register, and for a more detailed schedule of the two days, visit http://tulane.us2.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_733ivTybC5agkhD

Thank you and hope to see you in New Orleans!

Sunday, June 16, 2013

CFP - Associate Editor

The Journal of Web Librarianship, an international, peer-reviewed journal published quarterly by Routledge/Taylor & Francis, is seeking an Associate Editor and a Reviews Editor to join the journal’s editorial team. JWL publishes four issues each year and features original scholarship and practical communications in the areas of Web and mobile technologies and libraries. The journal is moderately selective, with an acceptance rate of about 50%.
Details are below as well as at http://www.lib.jmu.edu/org/jwl/jobs_2012.aspx
Jody Fagan
Editor in Chief,
Journal of Web Librarianship
Details: Associate Editor
The Associate Editor will assist with all aspects of the journal and will share responsibilities with the current Editor-in-Chief through December 2013 or May 2014, depending on the successful candidate’s abilities, qualifications, and schedule. The intent is that the Associate Editor would assume the position of Editor-in-Chief following the shared period, (pending approval by Taylor & Francis).
Duties include:
  • Day-to-day management: Receiving and processing manuscripts, corresponding with authors and peer reviewers, copyediting and related editorial functions, submitting manuscripts into the online system
  • Identifying potential new directions for the journal
  • Decision-making about journal policies and procedures
  • Soliciting manuscripts from relevant conference presentations
The Associate Editor will receive a small stipend, and will benefit from the services of JWL’s editorial assistant(s) and production team.

Qualifications:
  • Demonstrated ability to consistently meet deadlines, keep multiple projects organized, and to do so under pressure.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Experience editing, proofreading, and interpreting style rules.
  • Ability to encourage and coach colleagues.
  • Ability to render fair judgment and make difficult decisions
  • Knowledge of and interest in web librarianship topics.
  • Collaborative and flexible working style; willing to receive and provide feedback.
  • Innovation and creativity
To apply, please send a cover letter and CV by July 15th, 2013 to: Jody Condit Fagan, jweblib@gmail.com. Specifically, please discuss the following in your cover letter:
  • Your general background and interest in the position.
  • Relevant experience and knowledge.
  • The philosophy and values you would bring to the editorial role.
  • Ideas for the journal’s future direction.
You may also wish to include examples of reviews or editing work to demonstrate relevant abilities.
To view online content for the Journal, visit http://www.tandfonline.com/WJWL

Details: Reviews Editor
The Reviews Editor is responsible for the journal’s Reviews section, which has focused on book reviews, but could be expanded to include other types of reviews as appropriate. In consultation with the Editor and Associate Editor, the Reviews editor sets direction for the Reviews section, identifies materials for review; corresponds with publishers and reviewers, recruits reviewers, assigns reviews to reviewers, and edits reviews prior to publication. The Reviews Editor’s term will be determined by the successful candidate and the editors but will begin as soon as the successful candidate can start.
Qualifications:
  • Demonstrated ability to consistently meet deadlines.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Experience editing and proofreading.
  • Ability to encourage and coach colleagues.
  • Knowledge of and interest in web librarianship topics.
  • Collaborative and flexible working style; willing to receive and provide feedback.
To apply, please send a cover letter and CV by July 15th, 2013, to: Jody Condit Fagan, jweblib@gmail.com. Specifically, please discuss the following in your cover letter:
  • Your general background and interest in the position.
  • Relevant experience and knowledge.
  • Ideas for the review section’s future direction.
You may also wish to include examples of reviews or editing work to demonstrate relevant abilities.
To view online content for the Journal, visit http://www.tandfonline.com/WJWL

Thursday, June 6, 2013

FREE webinar - Digital Imaging for Historical Records


The California Historical Records Advisory Board is offering a free,
two-part webinar on Digital Imaging for Historical Records on July 10th
and July 12th, 1:00-3:00 p.m. Pacific daylight time both days. Taught by
experienced instructors, this basic webinar will provide information
about:



*         Key concepts and terms



*         Program planning



*         Document profile attributes



*         Document preparation



*         Standards and best practices



*         Selecting imaging hardware and software



*         Imaging workflow



*         Working with vendors



*         Scanning textual documents, photographs, maps and drawings,
and bound volumes



*         Providing access to digital images



To register, send your name, name of organization, email address, and
phone number to:



Sherrie.lujan@sos.ca.gov



Prior to the first date you will be sent information on how to join the
webinar from your PC.



The registration deadline is July 3rd. For further information about the
webinar, contact Laren Metzer at laren.metzer@sos.ca.gov



This webinar was developed with funding provided by the National
Historical Publications and Records Commission.


Larry Gulley 2013 SGA Annual Meeting Scholarship
The Society of Georgia Archivists each year awards a scholarship for attendance at the organization's annual meeting in the fall and for one year membership in SGA. The purpose of the scholarship is to enhance archival education, membership, and participation in the profession. The scholarship is named for Larry Gulley, a loyal member of the Society of Georgia Archivists who gave stellar service to the organization in many capacities.
The scholarship will cover the following year's membership dues, the meeting registration fee, and a maximum of $100 for other expenses incurred in attending the annual meeting. The registration fee for the successful scholarship applicant will be waived by the Society of Georgia Archivists, while other expenses will be reimbursed upon submission of a statement of expenses, with accompanying receipts, by December 1 of the calendar year in which the meeting takes place. After the SGA meeting, the recipient will submit a brief article on the experience for use in the SGA Newsletter.


Eligibility
Individuals eligible to compete for the scholarships are those engaged in compensated or volunteer archival work at any level in an institution in the state of Georgia, SGA members employed outside the state of Georgia, graduate students preparing for a career in archives at a college or university in Georgia, or SGA student members studying outside the state of Georgia. Preferences will be given to applicants who do not have access to institutional support for attending the fall annual meeting. Individuals may apply or be nominated by a supervisor or instructor.
For more information on eligibility or how to apply, please visit the Larry Gulley Scholarship.

Applications for the Scholarship are due July 19, 2013.























Wednesday, June 5, 2013

Internship - Image Collections and Fieldwork Archives


The Image Collections and Fieldwork Archives
(ICFA<http://www.doaks.org/library-archives/icfa>)
at the Dumbarton Oaks Research Library and Collection<http://www.doaks.org/> in
Washington, D.C. is seeking a part-time* Pre-Columbian Archives Assistant* to
assist ICFA staff with processing a recently acquired collection, the
Christopher B. Donnan and Donna McClelland Moche Archive. Under the
supervision of the Archivist, the part-time *Pre-Columbian Archives
Assistant* will assist with the arrangement, description, processing, and
preservation of the Moche archive, as well as other projects related to
Pre-Columbian archival collections in ICFA’s holdings.



For the full job description, please see:
http://www.doaks.org/about/employment/part-time-pre-columbian-archives-assistant.
Interested applicants should send a cover letter, resume or CV, contact
information for three references, and a work sample to: Rona Razon, ICFA
Archivist, RazonR@doaks.org.



For additional information about the Moche Archive, please see ICFA’s blog:
http://icfadumbartonoaks.wordpress.com/2013/05/17/assessment-of-the-moche-archive-at-dumbarton-oaks/
.

Internships - Glenstone Library


Glenstone Library Collections Intern

The position of Library Collections Intern reports to the Assistant Librarian. The Glenstone Library is preparing to implement a new integrated library system (ILS) for its collection. In preparation for this implementation, Library and Archives staff have been conducting an extensive inventory of all library materials and have completed approximately one third of the inventory thus far.

The Library Intern will assist the Assistant Librarian in completing the inventory of current library holdings. The project will involve cataloging and assigning or updating correct locations to the materials in the library, which include artist monographs, catalogues raisonnés, exhibition catalogues, rare books, periodicals, and theory books on the subjects of art, architecture, and landscape.

This is a part-time, 3 days (24 hours) per week internship to be completed during the summer months and during regular business hours. Work must be completed on Mondays and Tuesdays, but there is some flexibility in determining the remainder of the intern’s weekly schedule.

Major Responsibilities:
-Assist in the shifting and relocation of library materials prior to the inventory
-Identify and create catalog records for library materials using the provided software technology
-Perform book processing and light book mending as necessary
-Assist in retrieving library materials from the stacks in response to reference requests from museum staff
-Shelve new library materials as needed
-Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:
-MLS graduate student in library, archives, and/or information science
-Coursework in descriptive cataloging, bibliographic control, classification, and information organization
-Proficiency with PC, Apple computers, and Microsoft Office tools
-Proficiency with common database management systems such as FileMaker Pro and Microsoft Access, as well as library, archive, and museum database systems
-Basic knowledge of professional museum metadata standards such as MARC, RDA, AACR2, and with thesauri such as the Getty vocabularies and Library of Congress authorities
-Ability to lift a minimum of 30 pounds

Additional Selection Criteria:
-Paraprofessional experience in libraries or archives
-Paraprofessional experience in a special collections, museum or non-for-profit cultural organization
-Interest in art and art history and/or undergraduate degree in art history or related field
-Excellent organizational and analytical skills
-Accuracy and attention to detail
-Effective verbal and written skills
-Ability to exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality
-Ability to take direction and to work independently

Compensation:
$15.00/hour stipend, minus any required withholdings, to be paid pursuant to Glenstone’s regular payroll process, which currently is bi-monthly.

To Apply:
Send a cover letter, resume, and a list of 3 professional references (including full contact information and email addresses) to Tessa Brawley, Assistant Librarian, at tessa.brawley@glenstone.org.

Application Deadline: June 16, 2013

Applicants must provide their own transportation. Parking is provided.

Glenstone is an equal opportunity employer

 ______________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________

Glenstone Archives Project Intern

The position of Archives Project Intern reportsto the Assistant Archivist.The Archives Project Intern will assist in fully processing of a personal collection. The project will involve fully processing the collection according to the recommendations made in the processing plan. Specific project goals include: organizing the collection into a coherent hierarchical scheme, removing images from frames, re-housing and labeling the collection using format-appropriate archival materials, performing basic conservation where necessary, and authoring a DACS compliant finding aid, and create index terms and final box list. This position may include the assignment of other duties, as necessary.

This is a part-time, 2 days (16 hours) per week internship to be completed during the summer months and during regular business hours. There is some flexibility in determining the intern’s weekly schedule.

Major Responsibilities:
-Fully process the collection
-Following the approved processing plan, organize the collection into a coherent hierarchical scheme
-Re-house and label the collection using format-appropriate archival materials
-Perform basic conservation where necessary
-Research biographical and historical information
-Apply DACS standards in authoring a finding aid; create index terms and final box list
-Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:
-MLS graduate student in library, archives, and/or information science
-Coursework in archival principles and practices, archives access techniques, information organization, and archival appraisal of records
-Proficiency with PC, Apple computers, and Microsoft Office tools
-Proficiency with common database management systems such as FileMaker Pro and Microsoft Access, as well as library, archive, and museum database systems
-Basic knowledge of professional museum metadata standards such as EAD, DACS, MARC, RDA, AACR2, and with thesauri such as the Getty vocabularies and Library of -Congress authorities
-Ability to lift a minimum of 30 pounds

Additional Selection Criteria:
-Paraprofessional experience in archives or special collections libraries
-Paraprofessional experience in a special collections, museum or non-for-profit cultural organization
-Interest in art and art history and/or undergraduate degree in art history or related field
-Excellent organizational and analytical skills
-Accuracy and attention to detail
-Effective verbal and written skills
-Ability to exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality
-Ability to take direction and to work independently

Compensation:
$15.00/hour stipend, minus any required withholdings, to be paid pursuant to Glenstone’s regular payroll process, which currently is bi-monthly.

To Apply:
Send a cover letter, resume, unofficial graduate transcripts, and a list of 3 professional references (including full contact information and email addresses) to Rebecca Bruner, Assistant Archivist, at rebecca.bruner@glenstone.org

Application Deadline: June 16, 2013

Applicants must provide their own transportation. Parking is provided.

Glenstone is an equal opportunity employer
___________________________________________________

CFP - Distance Library Services Conference

The 16th Distance Library Services Conference is heading to Denver in 2014, and we want you to help build on 30 years of thought-provoking contributions in the field of distance librarianship!

The Distance Library Services Conference is librarianship’s most respected venue for sharing research, ideas, perspectives, and best practices in providing library resources and services at a distance.  If you have a topic of interest to distance librarianship, we invite you to submit a proposal by June 10, 2013.  Possible topic areas include, but are not limited to, the following:

Advocacy
Assessment
Budgets
Collaboration
Collection development
Copyright
Customer service
Digital resources
Diversity
Document delivery
eBooks
Electronic resources
Embedded librarians
Emerging technologies
Hot topics/wild card
Information literacy
Innovation
Instruction
Leadership & management
Marketing
Mobile technologies
Organizational change
Outreach/engagement
Patron access
Professional/staff development
Reference
Social media
Technology
Trends & forecasting
User experience
Web development

Presentations from the previous conference can be found at http://gcls2.cmich.edu/conf2012/presentations.php.


Benefits of presenting at the Distance Library Services Conference include:
·        Conference proceedings are published in the Journal of Library and Information Service for Distance Learning
·        Opportunity to present your work to a large and diverse audience of distance librarians, educators and administrators
·        Registration fee discount
·        And it’s loads of fun!

Submit your proposal today!
http://libguides.cmich.edu/dls2014/call  

***PLEASE NOTE: You should receive an email confirmation upon submission. Please contact me if you do not.***

Scholarship - Association of Bookmobile & Outreach Services

"The Association of Bookmobile & Outreach Services, an affiliate of the American Library Association, offers annual awards that recognize outstanding service, support for conference attendance, and the education of a student currently enrolled in a Library Science degree program. "
"This year's ABOS annual conference will take place in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, from October 9 – 11. The Bernard Vavrek Scholarship provides $1000 to a library school student interested in outreach and bookmobile services. Please share the following information with your staff and the students in your library school. "
For more information, please visit http://abos-outreach.org/resources/scholarships-awards/bernard-vavrek-scholarship/
The application deadline for this year's awards is August 1, 2013.
Contact:
Karen Wiedman
2013 ABOS Awards and Scholarship Committee Chair
Rochester Hills Public Library
500 Olde Towne Road
Rochester, MI  48307
248/650-7158
Karen.Wiedman@rhpl.org

CFP - Catholic Library Association

2014 CLA Annual Convention

Catholic Library Association invites the submission of quality proposals for presentation at the 2014 Annual Conference, April 22-24, 2014, in Pittsburgh, PA. CLA meets in conjunction with National Catholic Educational Association during Easter Week each year.

Those attending CLA are librarians serving patrons of all ages primarily in K-12, academic, theological, parish and public libraries. In addition to general topics for these groups, additional sessions focus on archives, information literacy, technical services and preservation of American Catholic materials. Teachers and administrators registered with NCEA may also attend any CLA session. The 2014 convention theme is Leadership, Direction, Service.

Include a description of the topic or title of the program, name of presenter(s) with complete contact information, brief description of the proposed program, audience level and references for prior presentations, if available. Proposals should be submitted before July 15, 2013, by email or regular mail to:

Catholic Library Association
ATTN: Convention Coordinator
205 W. Monroe St., Suite 314
Chicago, IL 60606-5061
Phone: 312-739-1776
Toll Free: 855-739-1776
Email: cla2@cathla.org
Website: http://www.cathla.org

Conference - Handheld Librarian

Handheld Librarian: Encouraging Innovation, the top online tech conference for librarians, will feature inspiration and how tos. Be pushed and informed with a motivation provoking keynote, panels sharing experiences and insights on implementing technologies to meet the needs of tech savvy users, and an in-depth workshop. Drink up the inspiration and information on June 19, 2013

Keynote - “Faking the Internet,” by Michael Edson (Smithsonian Institution’s Director of Web and New Media Strategy).   Why don't libraries get better the more they are used? Not just a little better—exponentially better, like the Internet. They could, and, in a society facing colossal challenges, they must, but we won't get there without confronting a few taboos about what a library is, who it's for, and who's in charge.

Panels on:

Responsive Web Design: Jason Clark (Montana State) Doug Furiato (CCLA/TBLC), and Matthew Reidsma (Web Services Librarian, Grand Valley State University Libraries)

Mobile Reference:  Ann Owens (Sacramento Public Library), Laura Kohl, (Bryant University), Heather Westhaver (Burlington (Ontario) Public Library)

Creating and Using Video for Instruction.  Toby Greenwalt  (Skokie Public Library), Meagan Kinsley (American University)  Anali Perry and Matt Harp (Arizona State University)

Day 2 includes an essential workshop on MakerSpaces will be led by Tod Colegrove (University of  Nevada, Reno).  Lots of libraries are thinking about HackerSpaces, MakerSpaces, etc.  This workshop will help you decide what kind of space will work in your library and how to get started on implementing this new service for your users.11 am. to 2:00 pm. CDT June 20th.

REGISTER NOW for the June 19th  conference and  June 20th  workshops at: http://handheldlibrarian.org

This is a not to be missed conference! Can’t be there for the whole day?  You will have access to the Archive to view after the conference.

Individuals can Register for Conference Only (June 19,  2013) - US $65.00 , Register for Conference and Workshops (add  $45.00 ).  Reduced pricing is available on the website for groups.

Tuesday, June 4, 2013

CFP - Art Libraries Society of North America

Proposals for papers, sessions, and workshops are now being accepted for the 42nd annual conference of the Art Libraries Society of North America (ARLIS/NA) to be held May 1-6, 2014 in Washington, DC. The theme of the conference is “Art + Politics.”

We anticipate a program that will challenge current thinking about a wide range of professional issues, enhance lines of communications among our members, forge new channels with individuals and other organizations that share our goals and values, and offer innovative solutions to address real-world exigencies. “Unconference” settings will allow attendees to engage in lively interactive discussion. We welcome submissions from librarians, visual and media resource specialists, archivists, curators, museum professionals, educators, artists, designers, architects, historians, researchers, practitioners, students, and from fields outside of the traditional library and visual resource collection boundaries.
 

Scholarships - Northwest Interlibrary Loan and Resource Sharing Conference

This year we are happy to announce that the Northwest Interlibrary Loan and Resource Sharing Conference Committee is able to sponsor the attendance of three ILL practitioners. Each recipient will receive $500.00 to spend on their travel expenses to include room and board.
Applicants must demonstrate the ability to provided feedback during the conference as well as communicate what they hope to learn by attending the conference, and how they might share that information to others within their own library. Applicants must be able to demonstrate a true financial need.
Applications must be received by June 30, 2013.
In conjunction with OCLC, the Northwest Interlibrary Loan and Resource Sharing Conference Committee will notify winners on or before August 15, 2013.

FREE webinars - June

June 7.  Why Google? OCLC Research Briefing

June 12.  Uncovering Free and Low Cost Legal Resources

June 12.  Why Aren't They Reading Quietly?

June 12.  Tech Talk with Michael Sauers: Working with Wikipedia

June 13.  Web and IT Accessibility Policies in Higher Education 

June 17.  Digital Content Creation and Collection Development

June 18.  Public Libraries: Become a Community Publishing Portal

June 19.  RDA Essentials for Public Services 

June 20.  The Wireless Wave and the Death of Touchscreen

Seminar - ARMA


The Greater Dayton Chapter of ARMA, International would like to invite you to attend our 2013 Spring Seminar.

Date: June 17, 2013
Location: Wright State University Nutter Center, Berry Room
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Cost: $85.00 (Meals & Snacks Included)

This year we have brought together three excellent speakers:


  *   Galina Datskovsky, Ph.D, CRM (Autonomy): Cloud Computing & Information Governance
  *   Kurt Walk, CBCP (LexisNexis): Disaster Recovery, Decommissioning, & Business Continuity
  *   Andy Hoffman (Sogeti USA): Business Value of Records Management & Organizational Change

*Approved for 5 ICRM Credits & 5 IIMC Hours (.8 CMC Experience Points & .8 MMC Advances Education Points)


Deadline for registration is June 13, 2013. For more information and to register, please visit our blog at: http://greaterdaytonarma.wordpress.com