Emerald Research Grant Award

Are you a librarian in need of funding for a business research project?

The Emerald Research Grant Award, sponsored by Emerald Group Publishing Limited offers one award of $2,500 and a citation to an individual or team seeking support to conduct research in business librarianship. The awards will be presented at the RUSA Awards Ceremony at the 2014 ALA Annual Conference in Las Vegas. Recipients will be required to attend the RUSA Awards Ceremony.

Candidates must submit a detailed proposal outlining their proposed research project; methodology, scope and timetable; how this project fits into the existing literature; and projected outcomes, including a statement outlining how this research will benefit the library profession. Proposals will be reviewed for thoroughness; potential to positively impact the library profession; and potential to provide a useful addition to the existing library literature. Proposals will be accepted from both individual researchers and those working collaboratively. At least one member of a collaborative team must be a member of ALA.

The deadline for proposals is December 15, 2013.

Proposals can be sent to elizabeth.stephan@wwu.edu

CFP - Back in Circulation Again

Back in Circulation Again
October 6-7, 2014
School of Library and Information Studies, Continuing Education Services
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, WI

CALL FOR PROPOSALS

Do you have an innovative approach to circulation services you'd like to share? The University of Wisconsin-Madison, School of Library and Information Studies will be hosting their popular Back in Circulation Again conference next October and will be accepting proposals until January 10, 2014. Topics may include, but are not limited to: e-reserves, stacks management, staff management, staff training, staff motivation, keeping up with technology, customer service, and innovation. See last year's schedule (http://www.slis.wisc.edu/BackInCirc.htm) for inspiration. Circulation managers and staff from public and academic libraries all over the United States attend!

Please submit a 200-250 word description of your proposed session to Anna Palmer, ahpalmer@wisc.edu, by January 10, 2014.

All selected speakers will receive a complimentary conference registration.

CFP - Going All In: Library Instruction for Students in Online Education Programs

Call for proposals:

2014 LIRT Conference Program

Going All In: Library Instruction for Students in Online Education Programs

The 2014 LIRT conference program planning committee is issuing an open call for proposals for presentations that focus on strategies that libraries of all types have used to provide instruction to students in wholly online courses or programs. Presentations should be approximately 20 minutes in length.

An increasing amount of coursework, both at the secondary and postsecondary level, is being conducted online. This shift in the delivery method of education which began at the college level is now occurring throughout the K-16 continuum. Because many of the students in these classes and programs will never set foot into the host institution, this transformation has necessitated a great deal of change in all aspects of library services, including information literacy instruction.

The 2014 LIRT conference program will spotlight innovative ways that libraries are conducting and delivering instruction to this new cohort. Please submit a title and brief description of your proposed presentation to goo.gl/Qv0Cve by December 6th 2013.

FREE webinars - BIBFRAME

MARC is dead! How many times have you heard that during your career in libraries?

This time, though, it might really be for real. In 2011, the Library of Congress (LoC) announced that it was transitioning away from the MARC format for bibliographic data.  In November of 2012, Zepheira and LoC published a report, Bibliographic Framework as a Web of Data: Linked Data Model and Supporting Services, often referred to as the BIBFRAME Primer.

You can follow BIBFRAME developments at BIBFRAME.org, but to help you get started, UW-Madison SLIS Continuing Education Services is providing two free Webinars, taught by Kevin Ford of the LoC MARC Standards Office, and BIBFRAME Initiative.

Webinar #1, Introducing the BIBFRAME Model: high-level concepts and objectives, Wednesday November 6th, 2013, 11:00 AM Central time

Webinar #2, Transitioning from MARC to BIBFRAME: the environment and the format, Wednesday January 8th, 2014, 11:00 AM Central time

Space is limited for the live webinars!  To sign up, please go here: http://www.slis.wisc.edu/BFwebin.htm

Questions?  please contact Meredith Lowe (mclowe@wisc.edu) OR Anna Palmer (ahpalmer@wisc.edu).

Webinars - Preservation

Preservation of Audiovisual Materials, November 19 and 21, 1:30-3:30 p.m. CST each day:

Preserving the investment of your audiovisual collections presents a unique challenge to libraries, archives and museums. The wide variety of A/V formats – videotapes, audiotapes, motion picture films, filmstrips, LPs, CDs, and DVDs – require special attention to minimize deterioration caused by everything from daily use to storage problems. Register now.

Preservation of Photographic Materials, December 3 and 5, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. CST each day:

Preserving the visual record is one of the most important roles of cultural heritage institutions. This workshop deals with the unique challenges of preserving and caring for a photograph collection. Register now.

Preserving Your Historical Records, December 10 and 12, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. CST each day:

This class covers the basics of proper care and storage of archives and manuscript collections. Topics include an overview of the causes of deterioration; selection of folders, boxes, and other housing materials; processing of archives; providing storage for oversized materials, maps, and photographs; proper handling and exhibition practices; basic paper repair techniques; and the development of holdings maintenance policies, guidelines, and practices. Register now.

FREE Webinar: EXPLORING THE NATIONAL RECORDING PRESERVATION PLAN

FREE Webinar:

EXPLORING THE NATIONAL RECORDING PRESERVATION PLAN
with Sam Brylawski and Chris Lacinak
October 31, 2013
1:30-2:30 PM ET
Register now – Seats are Limited!

Also check out the upcoming
Webinars on Digital Topics:
http://www.nedcc.org/enewsletters/2013/10/10/trrem/

FREE webinar on 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 Thursday,
November 21st and Friday, November 22, 2013 from 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Pacific time both days. Taught by an experienced instructor, 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



Several case studies will be presented to illustrate varying situations.



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



Sherrie.lujan@sos.ca.gov



Note: California organizations will be given priority for registration
through October 21st.



The registration deadline is November 14th. 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.











Laren Metzer

Deputy State Archivist

1020 O Street

Sacramento, CA 95814

T: 916-653-3834

Email: laren.metzer@sos.ca.gov