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Visit us at masterplansinc.comMaster Plans Inchttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14028054971582997326noreply@blogger.comBlogger1694125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1583086385982552573.post-12541870023038067472014-05-09T01:23:00.000-07:002014-05-09T01:23:16.737-07:00Internship - BostonOverview
FM Global is a leading property insurer of the world's largest businesses, providing more than one-third of FORTUNE 1000-size companies with engineering-based risk management and property insurance solutions. FM Global helps clients maintain continuity in their business operations by drawing upon state-of-the-art loss-prevention engineering and research; risk management skills and support services; tailored risk transfer capabilities; and superior financial strength. To do so, we rely on a dynamic, culturally diverse group of employees, working in more than 100 countries, in a variety of challenging roles.
Responsibilities
Assisting the Technical Services Librarian in inventorying and processing several collections of internal publications. This will include:
-Locating and organizing each publication
-Foldering and boxing each collection for storage
-Creating catalog records for the collections
-Other duties as needed
Qualifications
Interns are expected to commit to 10 hours per week scheduled during the Monday-Friday work week (8:00 am - 4:30 pm). Candidates should be currently enrolled in a Masters program for Library Science. Interns must be able to lift boxes weighing up to 40 pounds, bend and climb. Students with a focus in Archival Studies or interested in special libraries are encouraged to apply.
Interested? Apply online at: https://university-fmglobal.icims.com/jobs/4894/corporate-archive-intern/jobMaster Plans Inchttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14028054971582997326noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1583086385982552573.post-91293221186022741692014-04-23T12:34:00.000-07:002014-04-23T12:34:56.182-07:00FREE workshops - NYU preservation The Preservation Division and the Special Collections at New York University's Bobst Library are pleased to announce our participation in the Association for Library Collections & Technical Services' Preservation Week from April 27 - May 3, 2014. This year we will be hosting a number of exciting events including panels on audio preservation and special collections conservation, a discussion on preserving digital content, and a Preservation Division open house.
All events will be held in Bobst Library, 70 Washington Square South, New York, NY. The events are open to the public, however non-NYU attendees must register in advance for entry past the guard station. Please RSVP here: http://bit.ly/1gPpIx7 and consider spreading the word to any interested colleagues:
Tuesday, April 29, 12-1 PM -- Avery Room East (2nd Floor)
Library of Congress Webcast
Join us for a webcast from the Library of Congress, which will cover these two topics:
Conservation Treatment of a Persian manuscript, Shah Jahan Namah [Complete History of the Emperor, Shah Jahan]
Know Your Preservation Storage Supply Options! How do I determine the best type of housing for my items/collections? How do I choose appropriate preservation housing supply materials? How do I go about getting preservation supplies?
Presenter: Tessa Gadomski, the 2013-2014 Harper-Inglis Memorial Trust for Preservation Fellow in Book Conservation, Library of Congress
Tuesday, April 29th 3-4 PM -- Room 1135
Saving Sound: Preserving NYU Libraries' Unique Audio Collections (Panel discussion)
This session will focus on the wide array of social, cultural, and historic recorded sound documents held by NYU Libraries' Special Collections. The presenters will discuss the issues that threaten the long-term health and access to these recordings and the work underway in NYU’s Media Preservation Unit to save and provide access to these unique documents.
Presenters: Brent Phillips, Media Specialist and Processing Archivist, The Fales Library and Special Collections, NYU Libraries; Kimberly Tarr, Media Preservation Unit Head, NYU Libraries; Ben Moskowitz, Media Lab Supervisor, NYU Libraries
Wednesday, April 30, 11AM - 12:00PM -- Barbara Goldsmith Preservation and Conservation Department (Lower Level 2, east side)
Open House
Come learn more about how the Preservation Department serves NYU Libraries' general and special collections. Visit the Barbara Goldsmith Book and Paper Conservation Lab to see how we preserve paper-based library and archival materials, and stop by the Media Preservation Unit to see how we clean, repair, and digitize the library's media collections including film, video, and audio material.
Wednesday, April 30, 2pm - 3pm -- Room 1135
Preserving Digital Content Through Disk Imaging (Discussion)
Presenters: Don Mennerich, Digital Archivist, NYU LIbraries
Thursday, May 1, 11 AM-12 PM -- Berol Room (3rd floor, west side)
Panel discussion on Special Collections Conservation
The panel will discuss the recent conservation of materials from the Fales Library & Special Collections. (No food or drink is permitted.)
Speakers: Angela Andres, Special Collections Conservator; Lisa Darms, Senior Archivist, The Fales Library and Special Collections; Charlotte Priddle Librarian for Printed Books, The Fales Library and Special Collections
Moderator: Laura McCann, Conservation Librarian, NYU Libraries
Thursday, May 1, 1:30-2 PM -- Avery Room East (2nd Floor)
Debate: MPLP vs Preservation
Join us for a debate about the impact of More Processing Less Process on archives preservation and discussion of recent preventive conservation projects in the special collections.
Speakers: Maureen Callahan, Librarian for Archival Collections Management, Tamiment Library and Wagner Labor Archives; Fletcher Durant, Preservation Archivist, NYU Libraries
Thursday, May 1, 2pm - 3pm -- Avery Room East (2nd Floor)
Webinar (ALA-ALCTS) on Preserving Scrapbooks
This webinar will review the the common problems associated with long-term preservation of scrapbooks; how to identify problem materials in older scrapbooks and what to do about them; and how to identify the most stable materials and bindings for creating new scrapbooks. Examples of scrapbooks from the University Archives will be on display.
Presenter: Melissa Tedone, Conservator, Iowa State University Library
Monday-Friday 10 AM-5:30PM -- Tracey-Barry Gallery, 3rd Floor, Bobst Library
Exhibition: GoNightclubbing Video Lounge
The GoNightclubbing Video Lounge is a multimedia installation curated by Pat Ivers and Emily Armstrong that reimagines the original Danceteria Video Lounge, which they designed in 1980. Pioneering the video DJ concept during the height of the punk rock era, Armstrong and Ivers anticipated YouTube, with its mix of seemingly random video clips that somehow make sense to the modern media sensibility. The Video Lounge, which was on the third floor of Danceteria—one of the most important clubs in downtown New York at the time—placed viewers in the familiar coziness of a living room setting, then challenged them with unfamiliar, non-commercial content. The programming is a mix of music performances recorded live by Ivers and Armstrong for their GoNightclubbing archive, the work of ‘70s downtown artists who had just begun exploring video as a form, and a miscellany of found footage that deconstructed accepted media iconography in an ironic way. Revisiting the GoNightclubbing Video Lounge in 2014 puts today’s viewers back on the sofas to watch content, sometimes with strangers, but in a public setting, disconnected from the isolating singularity of their computers.
The GoNightclubbing Archive contains over 200 videotapes and was preserved as a joint project between the Fales Library, the Barbara Goldsmith Preservation Department, and the Standby Program. The entire collection is available for viewing at Fales Library by appointment.
Visitors from outside the NYU community are welcome, but will need to RSVP at the following form: http://bit.ly/1gPpIx7
Master Plans Inchttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14028054971582997326noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1583086385982552573.post-49403058821891283322014-04-23T12:29:00.000-07:002014-04-23T12:29:12.409-07:00FREE webinarsNEDCC Offering FREE Webinars for Preservation Week
Pass the Word !
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REGISTER NOW FOR THESE FREE LIVE WEBINARS:
Preserving Family Collections - April 30, 2-4 PM Eastern
Beginner’s Guide to Digitizing Collections - May 1, 12:30 -1:30 Eastern
VIEW THIS PREVIOUSLY RECORDED WEBINAR:
Preserving Your Digital Life: Tips for Saving What’s Important
FOR COMPLETE INFORMATION AND TO REGISTER: http://bit.ly/preswkweb
LEARN MORE about Preservation Week: http://www.ala.org/alcts/confevents/preswkMaster Plans Inchttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14028054971582997326noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1583086385982552573.post-81205418364099081952014-04-22T17:34:00.000-07:002014-04-22T17:34:14.939-07:00SAA Scholarship EDWARD WELDON SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY!!!
Application Deadline May 9th, 2014
The Edward Weldon Scholarship will provide the registration fee for an SGA member to attend the Society of American Archivists (SAA) annual meeting.
The Edward Weldon Scholarship was established in 2000, to recognize Ed’s leadership in furthering the preservation and access of Georgia’s historical records. He was instrumental in helping to establish the Society of Georgia Archivists and served as its first President. Directing the activities of the Georgia Department of Archives and History from 1982-2000, Ed was the first Georgian to serve as President of the Society of American Archivists. He was also the moving force behind the establishment of the Georgia Historical Records Advisory Board, whose grants have helped to carry out many worthy initiatives.
The scholarship covers only the amount of the early-bird registration fee, the recipient is responsible for covering any costs associated with travel and accommodations. Please note that the scholarship winner is responsible for submitting their SAA meeting registration by the early-bird registration deadline.
After the SAA meeting, the recipient will submit their SAA registration receipt to the SGA Treasurer for reimbursement, as well as a brief article on the experience for use in the SGA Newsletter.
Please see the SAA website for more information about the 2014 Conference.
Eligibility
Individuals eligible to compete for the scholarship must be members of SGA (as of February 1 of the current year) and residents of the State of Georgia. Preference will be given to applicants who do not have access to institutional support for attending the Society of American Archivists’ annual meeting.
To Apply:
Scholarship Application (Microsoft Word or PDF)
To apply for the Edward Weldon Scholarship, please complete and email the Scholarship Application with all required supplemental materials by May 9, 2014. Please note that the application must be RECEIVED by May 9, 2014 to qualify.
For more information or questions, please contact: scholarships@soga.org
Master Plans Inchttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14028054971582997326noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1583086385982552573.post-75634439004188987932014-04-22T17:32:00.003-07:002014-04-22T17:32:51.770-07:00Workshop - CARING FOR YOUR OLD BOOKSCARING FOR YOUR OLD BOOKS
Sunday, April 27, 2014, 1:30-3:00 pm
Media-Upper Providence Free Library
1 E Front St
Media, PA 19063
http://mediauplibrary.org
This workshop, presented by Kimberly Peach, a preservation consultant with 10+ years experience working with cultural heritage collections, will begin with an information session covering proper care and handling of books at home, followed by some hands-on practice removing staples and paper clips, cleaning dirt, dust, mold, & soot, and making simple protective enclosures. Attendees are invited to bring one personal book for a preservation review.
Registration is appreciated.
Registration and inquiries can be directed to Brandi Grosso, Library Director at medirector@delcolibraries.org.
Kimberly Peach has an MLIS with a Certificate in Preservation Management, is currently archiving an independent film collection in Virginia, and serves on the Preservation Week Committee for the American Library Association.
Master Plans Inchttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14028054971582997326noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1583086385982552573.post-83827625432814745842014-04-08T22:58:00.000-07:002014-04-08T22:58:01.552-07:00FREE webinars - preservation
Preservation Week <http://www.ala.org/preservationweek> is a presentation of the Association for Library Collections and Technical Services (ALCTS), and will be held April 27-May 3, 2014.
Two free webinars will offered during that week: on April 29 affordable ways to preserve family keepsakes will be highlighted and on May 1, the session will cover the best ways to preserve scrapbooks. The webinars will each begin at 1 p.m. CDT and will last about one hour. Registration is required. To register and learn more go to ALCTS Events <http://www.ala.org/alcts/confevents>
The webinars are:
Low-Cost Ways to Preserve Family Archives <http://www.ala.org/alcts/confevents/upcoming/webinar/042914> (Tuesday, April 29). Presented by Karen E. K. Brown, preservation librarian for the University at Albany, SUNY University Libraries. What can we do to protect our collectables from damage even if we don't think we have a perfect place to keep them? Learn about possible risks from handling and the environment, and practical, inexpensive ideas to keep collections safe to help ensure what you have can be shared for many years to come. ALCTS thanks Archival Products <http://www.archival.com/> for sponsoring this webinar an supporting Preservation Week.<http://www.ala.org/preservationweek>
Preserving Scrapbooks <http://www.ala.org/alcts/confevents/upcoming/webinar/050114> (Thursday, May 1). Presented by Melissa Tedone, conservator at Iowa State University Library. Scrapbooks can be challenging to preserve since they often contain a diversity of materials. Learn about common problems with long-term preservation of scrapbooks and identify the most stable materials and bindings for new scrapbooks. ALCTS thanks Gaylord <http://gaylord.com/> for sponsoring this webinar and supporting Preservation Week.
Master Plans Inchttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14028054971582997326noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1583086385982552573.post-76892494898802444252014-04-08T22:55:00.003-07:002014-04-08T22:55:47.728-07:00Workshop - Humidification and Flattening Techniques for DocumentsOhio Preservation Council Workshop in Cincinnati
May 9th, 2014
Humidification and Flattening Techniques for Documents
Workshop description: Learn how to safely flatten rolled or folded collection materials so they can be more easily accessed and handled through use of three simple humidification and flattening techniques. The use of gentle humidification allows paper fibers to relax so they can be safely unrolled and manipulated to remove folds and creases. Flattening occurs when the humidified object is dried under tension or restraint. The drying technique presented in this workshop is one that is frequently used by conservators and preservation professionals and requires minimal setup.
Presenter:
Kathy Lechuga
Book Conservator
The Indiana Historical Society
Cost: $35 for OPC members, $50 for non-members (includes lunch and parking)
Registration Information: http://opc.wildapricot.org/events
This event will take place at the Preservation Lab of the Langsam Library of the University of Cincinnati from 10 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. on Friday, May 9th. The Preservation Lab is a collaborative lab jointly staffed, funded, and managed by the University of Cincinnati and the Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County. The Lab is located on the University of Cincinnati Campus inside Langsam Library at 2911 Woodside Drive at Martin Luther King Jr. Drive. Parking is available in the Woodside Garage, which is attached to Langsam Library. Master Plans Inchttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14028054971582997326noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1583086385982552573.post-44301728934102338572014-04-04T23:17:00.003-07:002014-04-04T23:17:52.798-07:00Summer Digital Project Internship at Iowa State UniversityThrough a generous grant from the Silos & Smokestacks Agricultural Heritage Internship Grant Program, the Special Collections and Preservation Departments of the Iowa State University Library are offering a summer internship. The Silos & Smokestacks Agricultural Heritage Internship is a paid, full-time, 10-week project position to develop a digital collection on Iowa State's early Extension movement and create content for an interpretive website. We will be accepting applications through Friday, April 18th. For more information, please visit our website:
http://www.add.lib.iastate.edu/spcl/about/news_items/internship.htmlMaster Plans Inchttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14028054971582997326noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1583086385982552573.post-88825079807230182462014-04-04T23:16:00.000-07:002014-04-04T23:16:25.497-07:00Everglades National Park is seeking archives interns
The South Florida Collections Management Center (SFCMC) in Everglades National Park is seeking archives interns for summer 2014. We have several paid internship opportunities available. We also have several uncompensated positions, but have the ability to cover park housing expenses for those individuals. Please post and/or distribute the attached position announcement to any current students or recent graduates you believe may be interested in applying for our internship opportunities. Previous interns at the SFCMC have had the opportunity to obtain hands on experience with archive collections, and upon completion have accepted positions working in the archives field in the federal government, state governments and private institutions.
We have collaborated with several universities in the past, and students have been able to apply their internship experience for credit hours according to university policies. Any questions may be directed to Bonnie Ciolino, Archivist at bonnie_ciolino@nps.gov or 305-242-7804. Master Plans Inchttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14028054971582997326noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1583086385982552573.post-56430828461218949152014-04-04T23:14:00.001-07:002014-04-04T23:14:39.396-07:00The Conference for Entrepreneurial LibrariansTake Risks, Embrace Change!
The Conference for Entrepreneurial Librarians
October 17, 2014
Call for Proposals
Building on the success of previous conferences, the fourth “Conference for Entrepreneurial Librarians” will explore how librarians exhibit entrepreneurship by taking risks and implementing change. The conference goal is twofold: to inspire entrepreneurial action among librarians and to create a community among those who do.
This year the conference is collaborating with the Journal of Library Innovation which will publish selected conference papers in a theme issue.
The conference will be held at the Z. Smith Reynolds Library on the campus of Wake Forest University on October 17, 2014. It is sponsored by the libraries at Wake Forest University and The University of North Carolina at Greensboro.
The conference provides a mix of conference-wide sessions, contributed papers and posters. We seek presentations and posters from librarians and information professionals about projects related to the conference theme. Topics may include but are not limited to:
· Innovative approaches that incorporate entrepreneurship
· New program or solution that made a difference in your library or community
· Initiatives that created a culture of change and risk taking
· External forces that influenced the need or impetus for change
· New programs with limited or dwindling funding
· Measurement of outcomes that led to beneficial change
· Assessment of needs and accomplishments
Presentation Formats:
Proposals are sought for two formats:
· One-hour break-out sessions with 45 minutes for presenting and 15 minutes for Q&A. These may be panels or single presenters. Proposals should include an abstract of no more than 250 words. Proposals should indicate if the author intends to submit an article based on the presentation to the Journal of Library Innovation (www.libraryinnovation.org), which is devoting a theme issue to the conferences. Because article submissions will be peer reviewed, presentation at the conference does not guarantee publication in the journal.
· Poster sessions. Proposals should include an abstract of no more than 50 words.
Submit (http://bit.ly/1fOawmw) your proposal here!
Presenters will be expected to register for the conference.
Submission Deadline:
Proposals will be accepted until April 15, 2014.
Notification of decisions will be by May 30, 2014.
For more information see the conference website (entrelib.org) or contact:
Mary Scanlon scanlomg@wfu.edu
Kathy Crowe kmcrowe@uncg.edu
Master Plans Inchttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14028054971582997326noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1583086385982552573.post-2541226718431003892014-04-04T23:06:00.000-07:002014-04-04T23:06:07.835-07:00CFP - The Journal of Contemporary Archival Studies
The Journal of Contemporary Archival Studies (JCAS) is now accepting submissions for its inaugural issue. This on-line journal provides an opportunity to polish that stellar paper from library school or develop that well-received conference presentation into an article within a refereed publication.
Accepted submissions publish incrementally, which allows an author to quickly add a publication credit to their curriculum vitae. Visit the website to learn more about the journal’s mission and submission guidelines: http://elischolar.library.yale.edu/jcas
Also, if you wish to volunteer as a peer reviewer, please contact the journal at email.jcas@gmail.com with a curriculum vitae and a brief statement of your areas of interest and expertise.
I am a member of the editorial board, and I believe that JCAS provides an opportunity for archivists -- especially visual materials specialists -- to reach a wide audience.
I look forward to seeing the submissions!
Matt
Matthew Daniel Mason, Ph.D.
Chair-Elect
Visual Material Section, Society of American ArchivistsMaster Plans Inchttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14028054971582997326noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1583086385982552573.post-1015510105256209492014-04-04T23:01:00.000-07:002014-04-04T23:01:05.542-07:00 Call for Proposals: Great Lakes E-Summit: Delivering Information vs. Collection Building Call for Proposals: Great Lakes E-Summit: Delivering Information vs. Collection Building
Maumee Bay Lodge and Conference Center, Oregon, OH, September 22-23, 2014
We are asking for your proposals for the fourth annual Great Lakes E-Resources Summit. Our theme this year is delivering information vs. collection building and we are inviting proposals for fifty minute sessions that address the following topics.
1) Just in Time Acquisitions - An in depth discussion of PDA, DDA, and other programs designed to deliver information to the user on demand rather than provide service using materials previously acquired by the library. We welcome proposals about your library’s PDA program, what has worked or what has not worked well, as well as more theoretical discussions of the costs and benefits of just in time information service for libraries.
2) Navigating the Marketplace for Electronic Resources – We welcome proposals regarding how your library controls or addresses costs for electronic resources. How have electronic resources changed the collection development policy or polices at your library? Is an allocation formula used for part or the library’s materials budget? How are freely available electronic resources included or not in your library’s collection/services? How does your library work with consortia to pursue discounts or find other ways to reduce the cost of electronic resources?
3) Analytics and Assessment of Electronic Resources – We welcome proposals regarding how your library uses data, including but not limited to usage statistics, to determine how to acquire electronic resources. How do you assess the value of your library’s electronic collection to the user? Who manages the assessment process of electronic resources in your library? We welcome proposals about specific tools, techniques, workflows, and organizational structures relevant to the data driven assessment of electronic resources.
Please submit your proposal by May 2, 2014.
Questions?
For more information: http://greatlakese-summit.blogspot.com/
Or you may also contact GreatLakesSummit@gmail.com with questions.Master Plans Inchttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14028054971582997326noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1583086385982552573.post-54849769077444164342014-04-04T12:22:00.001-07:002014-04-04T12:22:32.365-07:00FREE webinar - Diving Deep into Pictures at the Library of CongressThe American Society of Picture Professionals has launched a new educational Webinar series. So far it’s FREE.
The first webinar was very interesting. David Riecks encouraged photographers to recognize the importance of metadata—the specific software choices as well as the principles to aim for with keywords and more. He gave a good look into what will coming into our archives! Still online at,
http://blog.photoshelter.com/2014/01/video-top-techniques-archiving-metadata-aspp-david-riecks/
Next week, I’m aiming to cover not only the Library of Congress holdings but also encourage the use of collections in all archives and libraries. The audience is a mixture of picture researchers and photographers. Please listen in, if you have time, http://aspp.com/aspp-webinar-040814-diving-deep-pictures-library-congress/Master Plans Inchttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14028054971582997326noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1583086385982552573.post-20403933927366796472014-03-28T01:20:00.000-07:002014-03-28T01:20:20.090-07:00https://www.tsl.texas.gov/ld/workshops/webinars/index.html
Upcoming Webinars
Join your colleagues for an online presentation and conversation in one of these upcoming live online events. All you need to participate is a computer, an internet connection and either the ability to hear sound through your computer or a telephone. Unless otherwise noted, these Webinars are free of charge and open to anyone in the library field, however some Webinars may be specific to Texas. See our FAQ for more general information about our Webinars or click the Webinar title (below) for specific information related to that Webinar. A quick registration button is provided for each Webinar for your convenience. Don't miss our archive of previously recorded events and please email us with any questions.
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Apr 15 & Apr 22
2014
2-3pm
CDT
Beyond an Apple a Day: Providing Consumer Health Information at Your Library (Two-part Webinar Series)
Part 1, April 15
Part 2, April 22
Adapted from a National Network of Libraries of Medicine workshop of the same name, this two-part Webinar series will teach you the basics of providing consumer health information at your library. Cheryl Rowan (Consumer Health Coordinator for the National Network of Libraries of Medicine, South Central Region) will provide an overview of the evolution of consumer health and then focus in on health literacy and the e-patient. Participants will be equipped with knowledge of top consumer health sites, e-patient resources, collection development core lists, and consumer health ethics.
As this is such an essential topic for libraries, staff are encouraged to view these webinars in groups. A hands-on exercise will be provided during part one and participants will be encouraged to complete it (along with fellow library staff, if applicable) prior to attending part two, when the answers to the exercise will be discussed. More info...
2 TSLAC CE hours total (1 TSLAC CE hour per session)
Apr 29
2014
2-3:30pm
CDT
Apps for iPads in the Children’s Department
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This webinar will introduce selection criteria, review sources, and outstanding early literacy and early math and science Apps for iPads, including Spanish and multi-lingual Apps.
Today’s children are growing up surrounded by technology and using tablets comes naturally to them. Many libraries provide iPads and Apps in their children’s departments and incorporate Apps into their storytimes to help children develop early literacy, math, science, and technology skills. Apps provide valuable early learning experiences and introduce concepts and technology in a developmentally appropriate manner. Our nation is committed to early learning as a national priority essential to our economic and civic future. Libraries play a significant role in providing early learning experiences that build a child’s brain, fuel a love of learning, and contribute to success in learning to read, in school, and in life.
Join Christine McNew, independent library consultant and children's services expert, for this engaging webinar. More info...
1.5 TSLAC CE hours (SBEC eligible, provider #500799)
Technical Requirements and other FAQs
We (TSLAC) use the GoToWebinar web conferencing software for our Webinars. For more information on technical requirements and answers to other frequently asked questions, please visit our Webinar FAQs Page. Please note that some Webinars listed here may be offered by other providers (ALA TechSource, for example) and thus may require alternate technical specifications for access.
Master Plans Inchttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14028054971582997326noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1583086385982552573.post-63345818965957690752014-03-28T01:17:00.002-07:002014-03-28T01:17:53.287-07:00FREE webinars - Webjunctionhttp://www.webjunction.org/events/webjunction.html
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APR 3
03 April 2014
The Online Learner: Sinking or Swimming?
A webinar in collaboration with ALA's Learning Round Table focused on putting the "learner at the center" of continuing education and training.
Venue: Webinar
Time: 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time [UTC -4]
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APR 23
23 April 2014
Digital Literacy: Libraries Respond to Community Needs
In this webinar, learn about curricula, resources, and tools to support your library's efforts in helping people attain new digital literacy skills.
Venue: Webinar
Time: 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time [UTC -4]
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MAY 8
08 May 2014
Reference Services: Tried, True, and New
This webinar will explore both traditional and emerging approaches to library reference, addressing changing patron needs and with varied information resources and formats.
Venue: Webinar
Time: 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time [UTC -4]
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MAY 22
22 May 2014
Transforming Library Space for Community Engagement
A webinar rethinking how library spaces can be configured to enhance and expand community engagement in the digital age.
Venue: Webinar
Time: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time [UTC -4]
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MAY 28
28 May 2014
Health Happens in Libraries: Technology Planning for eHealth
In this Health Happens in Libraries webinar, learn how public libraries can leverage their technology infrastructure to better serve the health information needs of patrons.Master Plans Inchttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14028054971582997326noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1583086385982552573.post-33013019776953120392014-03-28T01:08:00.001-07:002014-03-28T01:08:36.528-07:00 Call for Proposals: Great Lakes E-Summit: Delivering Information vs. Collection Building
Maumee Bay Lodge and Conference Center, Oregon, OH, September 22-23, 2014
We are asking for your proposals for the fourth annual Great Lakes E-Resources Summit. Our theme this year is delivering information vs. collection building and we are inviting proposals for fifty minute sessions that address the following topics.
1) Just in Time Acquisitions - An in depth discussion of PDA, DDA, and other programs designed to deliver information to the user on demand rather than provide service using materials previously acquired by the library. We welcome proposals about your library’s PDA program, what has worked or what has not worked well, as well as more theoretical discussions of the costs and benefits of just in time information service for libraries.
2) Navigating the Marketplace for Electronic Resources – We welcome proposals regarding how your library controls or addresses costs for electronic resources. How have electronic resources changed the collection development policy or polices at your library? Is an allocation formula used for part or the library’s materials budget? How are freely available electronic resources included or not in your library’s collection/services? How does your library work with consortia to pursue discounts or find other ways to reduce the cost of electronic resources?
3) Analytics and Assessment of Electronic Resources – We welcome proposals regarding how your library uses data, including but not limited to usage statistics, to determine how to acquire electronic resources. How do you assess the value of your library’s electronic collection to the user? Who manages the assessment process of electronic resources in your library? We welcome proposals about specific tools, techniques, workflows, and organizational structures relevant to the data driven assessment of electronic resources.
Please submit your proposal by May 2, 2014.
Questions?
For more information: http://greatlakese-summit.blogspot.com/
Or you may also contact GreatLakesSummit@gmail.com with questions.Master Plans Inchttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14028054971582997326noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1583086385982552573.post-66076247336176845972014-03-28T01:06:00.002-07:002014-03-28T01:06:32.870-07:00FREE webinar - CopyrightCopyright Conundrum
Thursday, April 10, 2014
2:00pm Eastern | 1:00pm Central | 12:00pm Mountain | 11:00am Pacific
Copyright ConundrumCopyright issues pose many challenges for librarians. In an era when we rely increasingly on electronic materials while still making use of traditional resources, our picture of rights and responsibilities can get cloudy. In April's AL Live, a panel of experts will discuss challenges and offer strategies to help you navigate copyright in this rapidly evolving area. Please tune in Thursday, April 10 at 2 p.m. Eastern for this free, streaming video broadcast that you can view from your home, library or on-the-go.
Our April panel is:
Rebecca Butler, author of Copyright for Teachers and Librarians in the 21st Century and Professor in the Department of Educational Technology, Research, and Assessment, College of Education, Northern Illinois University
Sandra Aya Enimil, Head of the Copyright Resources Center at The Ohio State University Library
Carrie Russell, , author of Complete Copyright for K–12 Librarians and Educators and Director, Program on Public Access to Information, ALA Office for Information Technology Policy (OITP)
Laura Quilter, Copyright and Information Policy Librarian at the UMass Amherst Libraries
Don't miss this episode! You can pre-register here or go to americanlibrarieslive.org on April 10 at 2pm EST to view (pre-registration is not required).
REGISTER TODAY!
American Libraries Live
Free, interactive, streaming video broadcasts discussing trends
and exploring industry issues
Master Plans Inchttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14028054971582997326noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1583086385982552573.post-9614186489036706232014-03-28T01:03:00.002-07:002014-03-28T01:03:33.570-07:00Take Risks, Embrace Change!
The Conference for Entrepreneurial Librarians
October 17, 2014
Call for Proposals
Building on the success of previous conferences, the fourth “Conference for Entrepreneurial Librarians” will explore how librarians exhibit entrepreneurship by taking risks and implementing change. The conference goal is twofold: to inspire entrepreneurial action among librarians and to create a community among those who do.
This year the conference is collaborating with the Journal of Library Innovation which will publish selected conference papers in a theme issue.
The conference will be held at the Z. Smith Reynolds Library on the campus of Wake Forest University on October 17, 2014. It is sponsored by the libraries at Wake Forest University and The University of North Carolina at Greensboro.
The conference provides a mix of conference-wide sessions, contributed papers and posters. We seek presentations and posters from librarians and information professionals about projects related to the conference theme. Topics may include but are not limited to:
Innovative approaches that incorporate entrepreneurship
New program or solution that made a difference in your library or community
Initiatives that created a culture of change and risk taking
External forces that influenced the need or impetus for change
New programs with limited or dwindling funding
Measurement of outcomes that led to beneficial change
Assessment of needs and accomplishments
Presentation Formats:
Proposals are sought for two formats:
One-hour break-out sessions with 45 minutes for presenting and 15 minutes for Q&A. These may be panels or single presenters. Proposals should include an abstract of no more than 250 words. Proposals should indicate if the author intends to submit an article based on the presentation to the Journal of Library Innovation (www.libraryinnovation.org), which is devoting a theme issue to the conferences. Because article submissions will be peer reviewed, presentation at the conference does not guarantee publication in the journal.
Poster sessions. Proposals should include an abstract of no more than 50 words.
Submit (http://bit.ly/1fOawmw) your proposal here!
Presenters will be expected to register for the conference.
Submission Deadline:
Proposals will be accepted until April 15, 2014.
Notification of decisions will be by May 30, 2014.
For more information see the conference website (entrelib.org) or contact:
Mary Scanlon scanlomg@wfu.edu
Kathy Crowe kmcrowe@uncg.eduMaster Plans Inchttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14028054971582997326noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1583086385982552573.post-79601699432427382692014-03-28T01:01:00.002-07:002014-03-28T01:01:54.912-07:00
The MIT Libraries is pleased to invite applications for two two-year Library Fellow positions. Any assistance you may provide in posting the positions to your school’s websites, linking to the postings, or forwarding this message to the appropriate office at your school would be much appreciated. PDFs of the postings are attached. These may also be found at on the MIT Libraries website:
Library Fellow for Digital Archives
http://www.google.com/url?q=http%3A%2F%2Flibraries.mit.edu%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2014%2F03%2FFellow-DigArch.pdf&sa=D&sntz=1&usg=AFQjCNE_qqKFrEq3ltDb61OHL_Lb-IExWw
Library Fellow for Research Data Management
http://www.google.com/url?q=http%3A%2F%2Flibraries.mit.edu%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2014%2F03%2FFellow-RDM.pdf&sa=D&sntz=1&usg=AFQjCNG825w7HjwmWW2KyaO9Lrfe5CH_DQ
Master Plans Inchttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14028054971582997326noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1583086385982552573.post-10960839005993980832014-03-28T01:00:00.000-07:002014-03-28T01:00:14.515-07:00FREE webinar - Interviewing Tips to Get a JobThe New Professionals Section of LLAMA is passing along this great opportunity for students who are on the job market. If you or your student association is interested in hosting an in-person event related to this webinar, NPS may be able to put you in touch with local LLAMA members who would be willing to participate. Please contact the LIS Programs Outreach and Services Team leaders Bethany Tshcaepe (bethany.tschaepe@gmail.com) and Zara Wilkinson (zara.wilkinson@camden.rutgers.edu) for more information about this opportunity.
Free LLAMA Webinar Presents Interviewing Tips to Get a Job
The Library Leadership and Management Association (LLAMA) will present “Interviewing Tips to Get a Job” on Wed., April 9, 2014, from 1:30 PM to 3:00 PM (Central Time). This free webinar will help prepare participants for interviewing and offer insight into the interviewing process from the employer's viewpoint. It will include examples of interviewing behavior and questions/answers to illustrate how to best prepare for impressing potential employers.
By the end of this webinar participants will:
· Understand what interviewers desire in a candidate
· Know how to prepare for different types of interviews (phone, video, in-person)
· Know what to do and not do on interview day
· Learn how to follow up after the interview
Presenter Sharon Holderman is the Coordinator of Public Services at Tennessee Technological University, Cookeville, Tennessee.
Reserve your Webinar seat now at:
https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/476428906Master Plans Inchttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14028054971582997326noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1583086385982552573.post-55419095388601358512014-03-28T00:58:00.002-07:002014-03-28T00:58:30.503-07:00MARAC workshopWorkshop attendees do not have to be a MARAC (Mid-Atlantic Regional
Archives Conference) member nor does one need to attend the entire
conference to register for a workshop.
W4. Dating 19th-Century Portrait Photographs
Half Day Workshop: 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Cost: $45.00
Instructor: Gary D. Saretzky, Monmouth County Archives
Old portrait photographs are often found without dates, but trained
archivists can frequently estimate dates fairly precisely based on the
type of photograph; sitter's identity and clothing; physical
characteristics of the photo, including mounting styles and mount
information;
photographer; and other factors. The date may be needed by
researchers, but it is also helpful for cataloging and to confirm
identification of the subject. In this half-day workshop, the
presenter will explain major types of 19th century photographic
processes used
for portraiture, indicate when they were popular, and teach techniques
for dating photographs. Participants will learn how to use a
micrometer to measure mounting board thickness. Slide presentations
with several hundred examples will show dated cartes-de-visite,
cabinet cards,
and ferrotypes to help participants learn how the look of such images
and their mounts evolved between the 1850s and 1900. The presenter
will also bring vintage examples of the various processes and discuss
how to identify and date them. After the lecture, participants will
break up into pairs and try to date original examples using the
micrometer and handouts with dating tips. The presenter will provide
published references helpful for dating photographs and a bibliography
of relevant publications and websites. Although not the main focus,
the presenter
will also provide guidance on the preservation of 19thcentury
photographs. Participants may bring examples from their own
collections for analysis and discussion.
For registration information, and further information about the
conference, please go to http://www.marac.info/upcoming-conferences.
Also, feel free to contact the MARAC Administrator at the following:
Mid-Atlantic Regional Archives Conference
Dickinson College
P.O. Box 1773
Carlisle, PA 17013
Phone number 717/ 713-9973
Fax number 717/ 245-1439
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W2. Project Management for Archival Processing
Full Day Workshop: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Cost: $80.00
Instructor: Vincent Novara, University of Maryland
This full-day workshop focuses on introductory techniques and common
tools for project management. Workshop participants will learn how to
establish, plan, implement, and execute archival projects, as well as
define requirements, goals, and objectives. Attention will be given to
strengthening prioritization skills and workflow planning as they
pertain to processing projects executed by various levels of staffing.
The workshop also pertains to interpretive projects such as
exhibitions and digital initiatives. Furthermore, we will discuss how
to apply
these tools for the solo archivist. The day will feature a series of
nine exercises in workbooks provided by the instructor, as well as a
separate workbook of sample
documents. A PowerPoint presentation displays all relevant information.
For registration information, and further information about the
conference, please go to http://www.marac.info/upcoming-conferences.
Also, feel free to contact the MARAC Administrator at the following:
Mid-Atlantic Regional Archives Conference
Dickinson College
P.O. Box 1773
Carlisle, PA 17013
Phone number 717/ 713-9973
Fax number 717/ 245-1439
E-mail: administrator@marac.infoMaster Plans Inchttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14028054971582997326noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1583086385982552573.post-65433648743624771212014-03-18T22:44:00.001-07:002014-03-18T22:44:57.721-07:00George Blood Audio/Video/Film paid internshipGeorge Blood Audio/Video/Film
2014 Summer Internship
George Blood Audio/Video/Film is offering a paid internship for summer 2014. Please see the announcement below and the enclosed flyer.
George Blood Audio and Video is a leading provider of audiovisual and moving image preservation and digitization services. Every month our Philadelphia studio reformats over 10,000 hours of recordings on decaying and obsolete media to a variety of digital formats. Our clients consist of libraries, museums, archives and private collectors, both nationally and internationally.
We take great pride in the reputation of our work to provide quality playback and digitization, while adhering to current preservation standards. Our staff work together in teams, with each member contributing years of experience and the particular strengths of their field, whether as a professional audio/video engineer, preservation specialist or service/technical professional. Our company also contributes to research in the field of preservation.
For the summer of 2014, we will offer a six to eight week paid internship to a graduate student currently working towards a degree in archival science, preservation, library/information science, or a similar area of study. The intern will gain an understanding of the processes of audiovisual preservation reformatting, and have the opportunity to contribute to a particular area of preservation work of their choosing. The internship will result in a professional level project. Past interns have conducted preservation research and documentation, created shipping and storage guidelines, participated in conservation treatments of materials, and more.
Candidates should submit a résumé, the names and contact information of two references, and a cover letter with a statement describing the applicant’s interest in audiovisual preservation, their goals for the internship, and a proposed project with a quantifiable result (ex. a report, a presentation, etc). The applicant should also include a preferred starting date and any possible scheduling conflicts. Interns typically work Monday - Friday, 9 am - 5 pm (40 hrs/week).
We take great care in interviewing prospective interns. Our goal is to make the internship a valuable experience for both parties. The intern will work directly with the Registrar/Preservation Administrator. Applicants should be prepared to discuss what aspects of audio and video preservation they wish to learn more about, and expect some give-and-take as we explore how those interests can be met within the day to day operations of our organization. Please be advised that interns will NOT be allowed to digitize client materials.
Please submit your application no later than April 18th, 2014.
Application materials should be sent to:
Martha Horan
Registrar
George Blood Audio/Video/Film
21 West Highland Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19118
(215) 248-2100
martha.horan@georgeblood.comMaster Plans Inchttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14028054971582997326noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1583086385982552573.post-87212588194753438382014-03-18T22:39:00.003-07:002014-03-18T22:39:52.225-07:00Central New York Humanities Corridor Visiting Scholars ProgramCall for Applications: Central New York Humanities Corridor Visiting Scholars Program
The Special Collections Research Center, Syracuse University Libraries, invites applications for the 2014 Central New York Humanities Corridor Visiting Scholars Program. This goal of this program is to attract scholarly attention to the rich primary sources held by member institutions:
-Syracuse University (Special Collections Research Center, Belfer Audio Archive and University Archives)
-Cornell University (Rare and Manuscript Collections and Kheel Center)
-University of Rochester (Rare Books, Special Collections, and Preservation and Sibley Music Library)
-Hamilton College (Special Collections)
-Hobart and William Smith Colleges (Archives and Special Collections)
-Skidmore College (Department of Special Collections)
-St. Lawrence University (Special Collections and Vance University Archives)
-Union College (Special Collections and Archives)
This year, two grants of $2,500 each will be awarded. To be eligible, projects must draw upon the collections of at least two corridor institutions. Projects may also draw upon other regional repositories. Faculty and graduate students are encouraged to apply.
Some of the Corridor's shared collection strengths include:
-Abolitionism, for example, Frederick Douglass and Gerrit Smith
-American religion, especially utopian communities and the "burned-over district" of upstate New York
-Architecture and design, for example, Marcel Breuer, Russel Wright, Andrew Dickson White, and Claude Bragdon
-Gender and sexuality, including Cornell's Human Sexuality Collection, the Grove Press Records, and the women's suffrage movement.
-Modern literature, from T.S. Eliot and James Joyce to Joyce Carol Oates
-Photography, including Andrew J. Russel and Margaret Bourke White.
-Popular culture, from dime novels and pulp magazines to children's literature and broadcasting history
-Music and sound media, especially the Belfer Audio Archive, the Sibley Music Library, and the Hip-Hop Collection at Cornell.
Awardees are expected to spend at least ten days conducting research. (The amount of time spent at each institution need not be equal.) Towards the close of each visit, each awardee will give an informal presentation of their work at Syracuse University's Humanities Center. Information on previous winners and presentations can be found on SCRC's public programs webpage.
The criteria for selection include: impact of the project on the humanities generally, the degree to which the identified collections support the research project, and the innovative use of primary source materials in research and publication.
Applications should include the following elements:
Narrative. The narrative should frame the overall scope of the project and detail its significance within the context of the applicant's discipline and the humanities generally. It should identify specific target collections from at least two corridor institutions. (3 pages)
Project Timeline. This should include start and end dates for the project and the amount of time the scholar will spend at each institution. Applicants may wish to designate a "home base" and then detail how he or she will access other collections in the Corridor. (1 page)
Curriculum Vita. (2 pages maximum)
Letters of Support. (Maximum of 2. Please send with other application materials.)
Please send completed applications no later than May 1, 2014.
Barbara Brooker
Assistant to the Senior Director
Special Collections Research Center
Syracuse University Libraries
bbbrooke@syr.edu
http://library.syr.edu/find/scrc/
Applications will be evaluated by a selection committee composed of librarians and faculty from each Corridor institution. Grant recipients will be announced in late May 2014. Research visits may begin as early as June 2014 and must be completed no later than June 2015.
The CNY Humanities Corridor
The Mellon Central New York Humanities Corridor is a unique regional collaboration that focuses on seven different areas of research and humanistic inquiry. Each institution brings a vibrant and distinguished humanistic scholarly tradition to the collective work of the CNY Humanities Corridor. In the aggregate, the Corridor's programs bolster the relationships, productivity, and reciprocity common to the region's humanities community, as well as heightened visibility, enhancing public engagement in its activities. The initiative is today regarded as a highly visible scholarly presence in the region, if not nationally, as a new model of collaboration and resource-sharing that can also be adapted to other regions and inter-university partnerships.
Master Plans Inchttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14028054971582997326noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1583086385982552573.post-2183678190328040012014-03-18T06:32:00.003-07:002014-03-18T06:32:44.585-07:00Society of Ohio Archivists scholarshipsThe Society of Ohio Archivists (SOA) is pleased to announce four
scholarships available to students (2 awards total in this category) and
new archival professionals (2 awards total in this category) with three
years or less experience in the workplace to attend their annual spring
conference on May 16, 2014 at the OCLC Conference Center in Dublin,
Ohio.
The scholarship consists of conference registration (including lunch), a
one year membership to SOA, and a $100 travel stipend. Awardees are
required to write about their experience for publication in the Ohio
Archivist newsletter.
Applications should include the following information:
* Applicant's name, mailing address, and e-mail address.
* Students should list their school's name and academic program;
* New professionals should list their employer and number of
years working within the field;
* Description about how the conference will benefit the
applicant professionally;
* Brief description of the applicant's scholarship and
contribution to archives. This will be taken into consideration along
with the applicant's number of years in the field or academic study;
* Statement of the applicant's need for financial support to
attend the conference;
* Applications are due by March 28, 2014.
Applications and inquiries can be sent via e-mail or mail to Devhra
BennettJones. Email: Devhra@Lloydlibrary.org Address: Lloyd Library,
917 Plum Street, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202.Master Plans Inchttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14028054971582997326noreply@blogger.com