Travel grant - Washington University Libraries

Travel Grant Competition
The Department of Special Collections
Washington University Libraries St. Louis, Missouri

Application Deadline: March 15, 2011. Travel must occur between May 15,
2011 and June 30, 2012.

Travel reimbursement grants of up to $1000 are available to faculty,
graduate students, undergraduates, and independent scholars who would
like to use our collections for research. Funds may be used for
transportation, food, lodging, and photocopying. Applicants must reside
at least 50 miles from St. Louis.

The Department of Special Collections is a multi-faceted research
institution that contains materials related to a wide variety of
academic disciplines. Below is a listing of some of our major
collections:

Film and Media Archive: The Film and Media Archive is committed to the
preservation of documentary film and other media which chronicle
America's great political and social movements, with a particular
emphasis on the African-American experience. The collections of
prominent filmmakers Henry Hampton (Eyes on the Prize) and William Miles
(I Remember Harlem) include hundreds of hours of high quality
programming and feature a comprehensive and diverse array of primary
interviews, photos, archival footage, and written documents gathered and
generated during the film production process. For more information,
contact Joe Thompson at joseph.thompson@wustl.edu
or (314) 935-8739, or visit our
on-line catalog at http://library.wustl.edu/units/spec/filmandmedia/
.

Manuscripts: Collections of literary papers, press archives, and
magazine archives. The bulk of the collection consists of the papers of
major 20th-century literary figures including James Merrill, Samuel
Beckett, Howard Nemerov, Stanley Elkin, William Gass, Mona Van Duyn, and
many others. For more information, contact Anne Posega at
anne-posega@wustl.edu or (314) 935-5487,
or visit http://library.wustl.edu/units/spec/manuscripts/
.

Modern Graphic History Library: Dedicated to acquiring and preserving
distinguished works of modern illustration and pictorial graphic
culture. Focusing on artists' working materials and sketches as well as
finished artworks, the range of the collection extends from book,
magazine, and advertising illustration to graphic novels, comics, poster
design, pictorial information design, and animation. For more
information, contact Skye Lacerte at slacerte@wustl.edu
or (314) 935-7741, or visit
http://library.wustl.edu/units/spec/MGHL/
.

Rare Books: Collection strengths include the history of books and
printing, especially the English Arts & Crafts movement; the book arts;
semeiology and the history of non-verbal communication; a collection of
Little Black Sambo books and related objects; and 19th- and 20th-century
British and American literature complementing the modern literary
archives housed in the manuscript unit. For more information, contact
Erin Davis at erindavis@wustl.edu or (314)
935-5583, or visit http://library.wustl.edu/units/spec/rarebooks/
.

University Archives: The Washington University Archives is comprised of
more than 300 unique collections. Most collections chronicle the history
of Washington University from 1853 to the present day. These diverse
collections range from the writings of University co-founder William G.
Eliot, to student produced publications, and professional and personal
papers of faculty members such as Arthur Holly Compton. Other
collections relate to 20th-century St. Louis history, with a focus on
business, transportation, politics, social welfare, urban planning, and
architecture. For more information, contact Sonya Rooney at
srooney@wustl.edu or (314) 935-9730, or
visit http://library.wustl.edu/units/spec/archives/
.

An application form is available at
http://library.wustl.edu/units/spec/tg/TravelGrantApplicationForm2011.pd
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The Department of Special Collections, Washington University Libraries
http://library.wustl.edu/units/spec/

spec@wumail.wustl.edu
(314) 935-5495

Awards - ARSC Awards for Excellence

You are invited to propose candidates for the 2011 ARSC Awards for
Excellence in Historical Recorded Sound Research, the Lifetime Achievement
Award, and the Award for Distinguished Service. Nominations may be made by
anyone, ARSC member or not. The deadline for nominations is January 31,
2011.

NOMINATIONS for the ARSC AWARDS for EXCELLENCE in HISTORICAL RECORDED SOUND
RESEARCH

Eligible publications include any original work -- book, monograph, article,
liner notes, etc. -- first published during 2010. The work may treat any
subject related to recorded sound, but must embody the highest research
standards. It should deal primarily with historical subjects, pertaining to
periods at least ten years prior to the year of publication, with the
exception of works related to modern preservation or playback technology.

The ARSC Awards typically recognize histories, discographies, or biographies
representing the "Best Research" in these recording genres: Blues or Gospel
Music; Classical Music; Country Music; Folk or Ethnic Music; Jazz; Popular
Music; Rock, Rhythm & Blues, or Soul; and Spoken Word. Additional categories
include: General Research in Recorded Sound; Record Labels or Manufacturers;
Phonographs; and Preservation or Reproduction of Recorded Sound.

The Awards Committee especially welcomes information concerning eligible
journal articles, as well as foreign and small-press publications that might
otherwise be overlooked.


NOMINATIONS for the ARSC LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT and DISTINGUISHED SERVICE
AWARDS

The ARSC Lifetime Achievement Award is presented annually to an individual,
in recognition of a life's work in research and publication.

The ARSC Award for Distinguished Service to Historic Recordings honors a
person who has made outstanding contributions to the field, outside of
published works or discographic research.

Nominations for either of these awards must be received by January 31, 2011.


SUBMISSIONS

Nominations for the ARSC Awards for Excellence must include the name of each
nominee, together with the names of co-authors, the publication title, and
the publisher's name and address. Please submit nominations to the Awards
Committee Chair:

Roberta Freund Schwartz
University of Kansas
Archive of Recorded Sound
434 Murphy Hall
1530 Naismith Dr.
Lawrence, KSÂ 66049

rfschwar@ku.edu

Additional information about ARSC, including a list of past ARSC Award
Winners, may be found at www.arsc-audio.org .



The Association for Recorded Sound Collections is a nonprofit organization
dedicated to the preservation and study of sound recordings -- in all genres
of music and speech, in all formats, and from all periods. ARSC is unique in
bringing together private individuals and institutional professionals --
everyone with a serious interest in recorded sound.

Scholarships - Midwest Archives Conference

Registration will soon open for the Midwest Archives Conference annual
meeting, which will be taking place in Saint Paul, Minnesota from April
28-30. We are pleased to announce that this year, we are able to award five
scholarships that will each cover the cost of a student registration to the
meeting. Applicants must have student status but do not need to be
attending an institution in the MAC region. To apply for a student
scholarship, please fill out this form by the end of February:

https://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?formkey=dFlMTVhOMXUxNWFOdUZ1TjQxZUpUQlE6MQ

Recipients will be chosen at random from the applications received and will
be notified by March 1. If you are applying for the scholarship, please do
not register for the conference before you are notified. Please note that
the scholarships cover registration fees only; recipients must cover their
own travel and lodging expenses.

If you have any questions, please email me at horow021@umn.edu. We look
forward to seeing many of you in Saint Paul!

Best regards,
Stephanie Crowe
For the MAC 2011 Local Arrangements Committee

--
Stephanie H. Crowe, Archivist
Charles Babbage Institute
211 Elmer L. Andersen Library
222 21st Avenue South
University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, MN 55455
Phone: 612-625-9053
Fax: 612-625-8054
http://www.cbi.umn.edu

CFP - Association of School Librarianship

The Organizing Committee for the 40th Annual Conference of the International Association of School Librarianship (IASL) incorporating the 15th International Forum on Research in School Librarianship invites you to participate in the 2011 IASL Conference, August 7-11.

Proposals for Paper and Poster presentations that demonstrate best practices are particularly encouraged for the main conference. Scholarly research is featured in the Research Forum track of the conference. All paper types are detailed below.

Submission:
Please complete the online submission form (https://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?formkey=dFBuc25lWTFndjYwdnIweEVnV0UzdWc6MQ)

Contact for further information: myrtle.harris@uwimona.edu.jm

Submissions are due February 12, 2011

Theme: School Libraries: Empowering the Twenty-First Century Learner

The twenty-first century school exists in an increasingly complex global environment where constantly changing technological developments have helped to shape the way we live and learn. Learners in today’s schools have been described as “born digital”. They are usually comfortable with emerging technologies, which they take for granted as part of their everyday lives. However, while they may be proficient in using the technologies for communication and entertainment, they frequently lack the critical skills that will equip them to use information effectively for personal, academic and professional purposes.

Despite the volume of research that points to the value of school libraries in the educational process, their potential to impact learning is still often underestimated. The conference will highlight research and practice that demonstrate the role school libraries and librarians play in collaboration with other stakeholders in helping students develop the skills necessary for independent and lifelong learning.

Subthemes:
Teaching the Twenty-First Century Learner

This subtheme deals with the characteristics of twenty-first century learners, their learning styles, and how these impact teaching and learning. There are often generational differences between learners and those who teach them, including teacher-librarians. Strategies that address these issues are explored through this subtheme. Topics such as the integration of technology into teaching and the use of social networking tools for teaching and learning may be included here.

Engaging the Learner with Special Needs

School libraries facilitate the provision of equitable access to resources. They should provide a range of resources and services that help to enrich the learning experiences of students with special needs. This subtheme examines how libraries can effectively meet the needs and interests of this group of learners.

Collaboration and Support

School librarians are expected to collaborate with teachers and other stakeholders to provide appropriate resources and services in support of the curriculum. The issues and challenges associated with this aspect of the teacher-librarian’s role and functions are encompassed here.

Providing an Enabling Environment

The twenty-first century learner is comfortable with technology and functions optimally in an environment that is technology-rich and interactive. This requires the type of administrative and policy support that will ensure the delivery of effective school library services. Factors that facilitate or inhibit the provision of quality resources and services (e.g. appropriate standards) may be included under this subtheme.

Developing and Supporting Twenty-First Century Readers

School libraries have an important role to play in helping students to become effective readers, whether for information or pleasure. This subtheme looks at the issue of stimulating and maintaining interest in reading among digital learners with many competing interests.

The School Library: Facilitating Multiple Literacies

Information and communications technologies (ICT) have given rise to new literacies and new ways of learning and communicating. This requires of the learner a wide range of abilities and competencies. The school library and librarian can support classroom teachers in facilitating students’ acquisition of the requisite knowledge and skills to function effectively in the twenty-first century. Papers may address these new literacies and the role of the school library in preparing citizens for lifelong learning

The following types of presentations will be accepted:

Professional papers:

Professional papers describe and discuss the presenter’s work in relation to theory and/or practice. Proposals should include the title of the paper and demonstrate relevance to professional practice (approximately 500 words).

Research Forum Papers:

Research Papers describe completed or on-going research. Proposals should include in approximately 1000 words:
Title of paper/study
Research questions and/or hypotheses
Purpose of the study
Methodology
Results/findings (may be preliminary)
Conclusions (may be preliminary)

Poster Sessions:

Posters give a visual presentation of practice or theory. Proposals should include the title of the poster and a description of the content in approximately 500 words. Presenters are required to be present for a scheduled period of time in order to answer questions.

All proposals will be reviewed by an international panel.

Criteria for Selection:
Relevance to conference theme and subthemes
Clarity of description
Intellectual significance
Relevance to audience
Originality

Proposals must be in English and should be submitted by 12 February, 2011.

Important Dates:
12 February 2011: Closing date for submission of proposals
19 March 2011: Notification of acceptance of proposals
31 May 2011: Submission of papers for inclusion in the proceedings

Submission:
Please complete the online submission form (https://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?formkey=dFBuc25lWTFndjYwdnIweEVnV0UzdWc6MQ)

Contact for further information: myrtle.harris@uwimona.edu.jm

Submissions are due February 12, 2011

Webinar - Leveraging Your Taxonomy

Leveraging Your Taxonomy Webinar Series

Hosted By ASIS&T and Access Innovations, Inc.

To register please got to the website http://www.asis.org/Conferences/webinars/2011/taxonomy_uses.html

Cost: Free to ASIS&T Members $49 per session for non ASIS&T Members

The traditional use of a Taxonomy is still valid and tremendously significant enabling precise and complete search returns. But with the evolution of web and search technologies there are an increasing number of relevant connections that help users discover additional resources, facilitate effective collaboration, and better use the mounds of information available to them. Carefully built taxonomies and intelligent indexing provide the foundation for many of these semantic enhancements. Inspired information architects have built them into portals and web sites that engage users and provide them with new ways to connect. Publishers and others who sell content find these linkages good for business, making it easier for their visitors to identify content valuable to them, and turning them into return visitors.

The series is comprised of four sessions, spaced a week apart. They will examine ways that taxonomies are used to enhance search, involve users, and increase the value of information assets Semantic integration

Leveraging the taxonomy

Jan. 27, 11:30am-12:30pm

Taxonomies in search

Feb. 3, 11:30am-12:30pm

Setting up the store – Taxonomies in e-commerce Feb. 10, 11:30am-12:30pm

People directories and author networks based on taxonomies Feb. 17, 11:30am-12:30pm

To register please got to the website http://www.asis.org/Conferences/webinars/2011/taxonomy_uses.html

Cost: Free for ASIS&T Members, $49 per session for non ASIS&T Members, Sign up for all 4 and receive a 20% discount, or become a member today and register at no cost!

Award - American Association of Law Libraries

The Legal History and Rare Books Section (LH&RB) of the American Association of Law Libraries, in cooperation with Cengage Learning, announces the third annual Morris L. Cohen Student Essay Competition.

The competition is named in honor of Morris L. Cohen, late Professor Emeritus of Law at Yale Law School. Professor Cohen was a leading scholar in the fields of legal research, rare books, and historical bibliography.

The purpose of the competition is to encourage scholarship in the areas of legal history, rare law books, and legal archives, and to acquaint students with the American Association of Law Libraries (AALL) and law librarianship.

Eligibility

Students currently enrolled in accredited graduate programs in library science, law, history, or related fields are eligible to enter the competition. Both full- and part-time students are eligible. Membership in AALL is not required.

Requirements

Essays may be on any topic related to legal history, rare law books, or legal archives. The entry form and instructions are available at the LH&RB website: http://www.aallnet.org/sis/lhrb/

Entries must be submitted by 11:59 p.m., March 15, 2011. The winner will be announced by April 15.

Awards

The winner will receive a $500.00 prize from Cengage Learning and up to $1,000 for expenses associated with attendance at the AALL Annual Meeting.

The runner-up will have the opportunity to publish the second-place essay in LH&RB’s online scholarly journal Unbound: An Annual Review of Legal History and Rare Books.

Please direct questions to Robert Mead at libram@nmcourts.gov or Sarah Yates at yates006@tc.umn.edu.

CFP: IFLA Cataloguing Section

CFP: IFLA Cataloguing Section - Session Theme: Cataloguing: Breaking Barriers!

The IFLA Cataloguing Section (IFLA CATS) invites cataloguers and others to express their interest in making presentations at the section's programme during the World Library and Information Congress in San Juan, Puerto Rico, 13-18 August 2011.

2011 will be an exciting year in the area of cataloguing and bibliographic control. The new cataloguing code, RDA: Resource Description and Access, replacing the AACR 2, will by then have been tested and evaluated. The development of an RDF/XML representation of ISBD will be completed. All over the world the issues of metadata and their relevance for the semantic web are becoming more and more important.

The Standing Committee of the Cataloguing Section has therefore decided to dedicate its open session of 2011 to the subject of how cataloguing is breaking barriers. Through well-defined cataloguing rules we open up the information world via the semantic web to everyone and break barriers!

Presentations on the theme "Cataloguing: Breaking barriers" are requested. Four successful proposals on the topic will be identified.

Send a detailed abstract (1 page or at least 300 words) of the proposed paper (must not have been published elsewhere) and relevant biographical information of author(s)/presenter(s) by 31 January 2011 via email to:

Anders Cato
Chair, Cataloguing Section
e-mail: anders.cato@kb.se

The abstracts will be reviewed by members of the Cataloguing Section's Standing Committee. Successful proposals will be identified by 1 March 2011.

Full papers will be due by 1 May 2011 to allow time for review of papers and preparation of translations; papers should be no longer than 20 pages. 15-20 minutes will be allowed for a summary delivery of the paper during the Cataloguing Section's programme.

Please note that the expenses of attending the Puerto Rico conference will be the responsibility of the author(s)/presenter(s) of accepted papers.

Anders Cato
Chair, IFLA Cataloguing Section

CFP: Green Libraries and Librarians

CFP: Green Libraries and Librarians

Calling all Green Librarians! We know you're out there. We've heard through the grapevine about some of the inspiring, entrepreneurial initiatives you've taken on:
• partnering with with local organic farmers to provide Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) to their communities
• pursuing related professional development opportunities, such as attending the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE) conference or achieving LEED accreditation
• raising awareness about climate change by hosting an ongoing film and discussion series on that topic at your library
• advocating for LEED-certified libraries
Do you know a librarian that fits this description: "sustainability advocate, educator or entrepreneur"? In that case, please pass this note along.

Or, maybe that person is you? We want to hear your story! Our team is in the process of collecting stories about librarians who are sustainability advocates for an upcoming book. Please fill out this form to let us know how we can get in touch: https://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?formkey=dFhfMTJudW5kbUNpUkZnUnJhSTBOSFE6MQ#gid=0.

If you have questions, ask away! We're very excited about this project and look forward to hearing from you.

Anne Less
Mary Davidge Associates @ Google, Inc.
aless@google.com
@alessismore

Beth Filar Williams
UNC-Greensboro Libraries
efwilli3@uncg.edu
@greenyourlib

Sarah Dorsey
UNC-Greensboro Libraries
sbdorsey@uncg.edu

CFP - Handbook of Research on Information Science

CALL FOR CHAPTERS: Handbook of Research on Information Science, Information Systems and Information and Communication Technology (ICT)

Chapter Proposal Submission Deadline: 30 March, 2011
Full Chapter Submission Deadline: 31 July 2011
Handbook of Research on Information Science, Information Systems and Information and Communication Technology (ICT)

A book edited by Drs. Wole Olatokun & Rosemary Agbonlahor
Africa Regional Centre for Information Science (ARCIS)
No. 6, Benue Road, P. O. Box 22133, Nigeria


CALL FOR CHAPTERS
Contributions are invited towards the publication of a Handbook of Research in Information Science, Information Systems and ICT.

Objective of the Book
The book, which will be published under the auspices of the Africa Regional Centre for Information Science (ARCIS), University of Ibadan, Nigeria, aims to provide the most current, comprehensive and reliable source of information on latest trends and developments in the field of information science, information systems and information and communication technology. It will serve as a guide to students, researchers and scholars and furnish teachers of information science, information systems and ICT with the necessary knowledge they can impart to their students/trainees. This book will also provide teachers, students, scholars and researchers in the field of information science, systems and technology with useful materials on curricular offering.

Target Audience
The book will be essential reading for all categories of information professionals, governmental and non-governmental officials involved in information science, systems and ICT issues and matters; students, teachers/academics/scholars, researchers in the field of information science, information systems and ICT; ICT users; library and information services providers and users, etc. It will attract information professionals, scholars, researchers, etc., from different parts of the world.

Contributions could come from issues relating to, but not limited to the following areas:

• Emerging issues in Information science,
• Information needs, uses and seeking behavior,
• Infometrics,
• Internet Technologies,
• Human factors,
• Issues in Information systems design and implementation,
• Information Retrieval,
• Records management,
• Institutional Repositories,
• Indigenous Knowledge systems,
• Language engineering,
• Webology/Webometrics,
• Digital divide,
• Web 2.0,
• Gender Issues in Technology,
• Electronic commerce, electronic business and mobile commerce,
• Electronic government,
• ICT applications in public and private sectors,
• Information management,
• Development communication,
• Adoption and implementation of Information and Communication Technology,
• Information policy,
• Information ethics,
• Emerging Technologies,
• Open access movements, issues and initiatives,
• Electronic Records management,
• Cyber crime and digital forensics,
• Community Informatics,
• Ethical and legal issues,
• National information policies,
• Knowledge management,
• Knoowledge sharing,
• Research in information science, information systems and ICT,
• Electronic and multimedia publishing, etc.

Presentation of manuscripts
Contributors are encouraged to submit original empirical or conceptual papers. Manuscripts should be submitted as e-mail attachments to any of the Editors. The preferred format is MS Word. Articles should be accompanied by abstracts of up to 150 words, and 5-6 keywords. The text of the manuscript should be structured as follows: Title, Abstract, Introduction/Background, Body (main thrust of t he paper), Conclusions and Recommendations, References. Manuscript should preferably be prepared in Times New Roman style, font size 12, and in single-line spacing.

Referencing Style
References should be indicated in the text by names of authors and date of publication in brackets. The list of references should be listed in an alphabetical order at the end of the text.

References to journal articles should be in the following order: Author(s), date, title, journal’s name, volume number, issue number and pagination, inclusive e.g.

Lucey, B. T. (2007) Gender and ICT. Information Development, 18 (2) 16-30.

References to books should be in the following order: Author(s), date, title, place of publication, publisher, pagination, e. g.
Kabindi, F. Y. (2005) Issues in Electronic commerce, Electronic government and Mobile Commerce in Africa. Gaborone: Excellent services Publications, 104 p.

References to contributors in collected works should be in the following order; authors(s), date, title of contribution, name of the editor, title of the collected works, place of publication, publisher and pagination, inclusive e.g.

David, C., Andrew K. & Michael, O. M. (2008) National Information and Communication Technology Policy Implementation in Botswana. In: Ibanga, Timothy (ed.) Readings in Library and information science, Gaborone: NIR, pp. 24 – 46.

References to Electronic journals: Adegoke, S. K. & Anthony, B. (2008). Tips for new librarians: what to know in the first year of a tenure-track position. Research Libraries News, 40(2):26-39. Available at: www.abc.co.za/Research/News 59-2.htm. Accessed on 17 September 2007.

References to Conferences papers: Mopelola, M. (2008). Indigenous Knowledge use by Women in a Nigerian rural Community. In: Wormel, I (ed.). Proceedings of the 2nd ProLISSA conference, 24-25 October 2000. Pretoria: Center for Information Development, 205-219.

References to unpublished conferences papers: David. M. (2008). Strategies for Effective Management of Electronic records in Africa. Paper presented at the 10th ProLISSA conference, 15-17 August 2008.

Reviewing policy
All submitted papers will undergo rigorous double-blind review.

Important Dates
Paper Submission deadline: 31st July 2011
Notification of acceptance/rejection: 16 October 2011
Submission of Camera-ready version: 15 November 2011





Submission
Contributors are required to submit on or before March 31, 2011, a 2-3 page chapter proposal clearly explaining the mission and concerns of their proposed chapter. Authors of accepted proposals will be notified by April 30, 2011 about the status of their proposals and sent chapter guidelines. Full chapters are expected to be submitted by July 31, 2011. Contributors may also be requested to serve as reviewers. All proposals/contributions should be submitted directly to the Editor: Dr. Wole Olatokun (woleabbeyolatokun@yahoo.co.uk)

CFP - Collaborative Librarianship

Collaborative Librarianship: Call for Papers
URL: http://www.collaborativelibrarianship.org/

Collaborative Librarianship: Call for Participation – January 11, 2011 – (Denver CO) – Consider joining the groundswell of support for library collaboration: volunteer to become a peer reviewer for the scholarly, open access, online journal, Collaborative Librarianship. All related subject/interest areas are welcomed. To register as a peer reviewer, please go to the home page, click “Register” tab, and provide the information. (Email address and other information given are strictly confidential and for use only by Collaborative Librarianship.) You can also contact directly the General Editor, Ivan Gaetz: igaetz@regis.edu.

Collaborative Librarianship: Call for Papers – Are you involved in some interesting, innovative or experimental aspect of library collaboration? Is your library exploring or implementing resources or services that build on, promote, or expand the scope of library collaboration? Are you critically reflecting on the methodology, theory or philosophy of why and how librarians, libraries or library consortia work together? If so, we would like to hear from you! Please consider submitting articles for “peer review” or “From the Field” sections of Collaborative Librarianship. Submissions can be made directly through the CL website. Issues will be published in March, June, September and December, 2011.

Inquiries about submissions could be made by contacting Ivan Gaetz, or by contacting the section editors listed on the journal’s website.

Internships - National Park Service

Sponsored by the National Park Service

and the National Council for Preservation Education

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Summer 2011 Positions Available

The National Park Service (NPS), in partnership with the National Council for Preservation Education (NCPE), offers paid internships in Federal cultural resource program offices and in National Parks, to graduate and undergraduate senior students in academic programs in historic preservation and allied fields such as history, archeology, architecture, and museum studies. Positions will be available this Summer at the National Park Service, Department of the Interior, and the Veterans Administration, in Washington, DC and across the country.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: February 25, 2011

Applications and instructions for applying are available

at the following Web sites:

NPS: www.cr.nps.gov/hps/tps/hpit_p.htm

NCPE: www.preservenet.cornell.edu/employ/ncpe.html

See the following pages for a listing of positions,

and check the Web sites for updates on New positions.


National Council for Preservation Education

2011 Summer Internships

with the

National Park Service, Department of the Interior

and Veterans Administration


The National Park Service, the Department of the Interior and the Veterans Administration will offer internships during the Summer of 2011. Internships are for ten (10) weeks, at forty (40) hours per week and in Washington, DC except where noted. Stipends are issued based on a rate of twelve dollars per hour. The exact starting dates will be determined on a case-by-case basis. For all internships, computer and word processing skills are desirable.

To speed processing of your request and give you a faster review of your application, please scan your materials electronically and email them as a single Adobe Acrobat (.pdf) file containing both signed application and transcripts to Michael Tomlan at Cornell University (email: mat4@cornell.edu). If electronic submission is not possible, all application materials should be mailed to the National Council for Preservation Education, Attention: Michael A. Tomlan, 210 West Sibley Hall, Cornell University, Ithaca, New York, 14853-6701. Applications must be received no later than February 25, 2011. Please indicate by number the internship(s) in which you are interested.

Please be aware that, unless otherwise noted, interns are responsible for travel to and housing at the internship location. This should be kept in mind particularly for those internships in the West. In some cases the supervising office may be able to assist in locating housing but it is ultimately up to the individual accepting the internship to find accommodations.

Also be aware that, due to Federal Government-wide security requirements, a background check will be required for any position which involves access to Government computers, if you are chosen for that position. This may include providing information about recent housing and employment history, and those positions may require US citizenship or possession of a valid student visa to complete the check. The position supervisor will have more information on requirements and procedures at the time of hiring.
National Park Service Internships


2100/2101. Archeology Program: Works with the Archeology program as a research assistant on small research projects, databases, resource protection, and related projects. May assist in developing materials for archeology training and researching and developing educational materials for archeology outreach in parks and programs. May work on aspects of Web development, including links verification and technical editing (400 hours).

2102. Park Cultural Resources Program: Works with all divisions of the Park Cultural Resources Program (Archeology, Ethnography, History, Historic Structures and Cultural Landscapes, Museum Management) to collect, write, and synthesize information Servicewide about cultural resources and climate change adaptation and mitigation. Duties may include writing case studies; developing educational materials; organizing office records; and collecting pertinent reports and other information (400 hours).

2103. Park History Program: Works with the Park History Program primarily as an assistant on a variety of research projects related to American history, the history of the National Park Service, and cultural resources management. Projects may include the anniversaries of the Civil War and the War of 1812; the maritime history of the US; development of oral history training materials and oral history projects; and management and design of Web sites. Interns often complete research assignments for a variety of parks at the National Archives and the Library of Congress. May also assist in organizing and cataloging office records and archives and creating educational materials for history outreach. This internship is a good match for students in history, anthropology, folklore, and American studies (400 hours).

2104. National NAGPRA Program: Working with Program staff, assists with the various databases maintained by the National NAGPRA office, including the Culturally Unidentifiable Native American Inventories Database as mandated by the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act of 1990 (NAGPRA), and the Culturally Affiliated Native American Inventories Database. Duties include review of inventories and summaries previously submitted by museums and Federal agencies; data entry; and cross-checking of electronic records. Other duties may include providing assistance with digitizing records; organizing information from the databases for various reports; Federal Register notice processing; and administrative and logistical support as needed. Knowledge of or an interest in Native American issues and anthropology desirable. Familiarity with spreadsheet (Microsoft) software, data collection methods, and excellent organizational and time management skills necessary. Experience with databases a plus; training will be provided. For more information, contact Mariah Soriano, National NAGPRA Program Officer, nagpra_info@nps.gov or 202-354-2205 (400 hours).

2105. Heritage Education Services, National Park Service: Assists in preparing and posting NPS Discover Our Shared Heritage travel itineraries and/or Teaching with Historic Places (TwHP) lesson plans on the NPS web site. Duties may include developing content, conducting research, editing, carrying out work to post itineraries and/or lesson plans on the web, updating and improving the websites, and marketing Heritage Education Services (HES) programs and products. Works with a variety of organizations and professionals in partnership with the NPS. Excellent opportunity to learn about cultural heritage tourism and heritage education, to learn and practice computer software skills, and to gain experience developing web based products that promote historic places listed in the National Register as destinations and as tools for learning.

2106. Internship with the Historic Preservation Training Center (HPTC): Assists Senior Historical Architect (registered architect) in ongoing historic preservation projects at National Park and National Cemetery units. Duties include field inspection, historic fabric investigation and condition assessments of historic structures and preparation of Historic Structure Assessment Reports. Applicants (architecture students preferred) should be familiar with historic construction methodology and historic preservation philosophy including The Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties. Hands-on experience with field documentation, material assessment and writing skills are a bonus – please articulate in your application. This internship may qualify for AIA Student/ NCARB IDP credits. Position will require travel throughout the metro Washington DC area (MD, VA, WV, DC) and possibly further. For more information about this summer’s projects contact Senior Historical Architect Tom Vitanza, RA, AIA at 301/663-8206 x135 or tom_vitanza@nps.gov after February 1, 2011. Information about the Center may be found at http://www.nps.gov/training/hptc/index.htm . Located at HPTC headquarters, Frederick, MD (480 hours).

2107/2108/2109. Chesapeake &Ohio Canal National Historical Park: Assists the Cultural Resources Program Manager with multiple preservation projects to include updating records on historic buildings, structures and museum objects. May require visiting park sites and researching existing records. Intern will work in independent manner. Open to candidates with a background in history, historic preservation, or archives management. Housing and transportation will be the intern's responsibility. Located in Hagerstown, MD (400 hours).

2110. Southeast Regional Office Cultural Landscapes Program: Adds Southeast Region cultural landscapes to the NPS Cultural Landscapes Inventory. Duties include data entry from existing information and/or completion of new inventories through research; field documentation; and written analysis. May include travel to one or more NPS units. Knowledge of cultural landscapes, landscape architecture, and National Register criteria preferred. Strong computer, research, and writing skills are essential. Experience with AutoCad, GIS, or other graphic software is helpful. Housing is the intern's responsibility. Public transportation to the regional office is available. Located in Atlanta, GA (400 hours).

2111. Everglades National Park (Museum Technician): Assists with museum collection management for Everglades National Park. Will provide training for Interior Collections Management System (ICMS) for cataloging collections. Duties include inventory; rehousing map collections, implementing the Archives Collection Condition Survey recommendations; and preventive conservation to meet professional museum storage standards. Museum studies background preferred but attention to detail and a willingness to learn also important. Transportation is the intern’s responsibility. Will help with locating housing. Located in Homestead, FL (400 hours).

2112. Midwest Regional Office: Assists with the Cultural Landscapes Inventory and List of Classified Structures database updates and other data entry for parks within the region. Other tasks may include assisting with the organization of the program's files and reports; working with digital photos; and assisting Historical Landscape Architects, Historical Architects, and Landscape Historians with specific project research and tasks as assigned. Knowledge of the National Register process, cultural landscapes and historic structures is preferred, but not essential. Intern should be prepared to work in an office environment. Travel and fieldwork are not anticipated at this time, but may be scheduled. Housing and transportation are the intern’s responsibility. Located in Omaha, NE: The Midwest Regional Office is a LEED Gold rated building on the new waterfront development of the Missouri River, near the Omaha Old Market, where recreation and entertainment opportunities are plentiful (400 hours).

2113. Midwest Regional Office History and National Register Program: Working with Regional Office, park staff and community leaders, researches and writes National Register nominations for NPS units. Strong research and writing abilities desirable. Housing and transportation are the intern’s responsibility. Located in Omaha, NE (400 hours).

2114. Midwest Regional Office External Cultural Resources Program: Working with National Register Programs staff, duties will include assisting with production of a National Historic Landmarks (NHLs) newsletter; assisting with the condition assessment of NHLs; compiling historic preservation grant data; and reviewing HABS/HAER documentation. Intern will work with some independence following initial orientation. Knowledge of the National Register nomination process, strong organizational skills and interest in historic properties desirable. Housing and transportation are the intern’s responsibility. Located in Omaha, NE (400 hours).

2115/2116. Midwest Regional Office, Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore (Museum Technician): Works with the Midwest Region Registrar to catalog the historic artifact collection at Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore. Duties include cataloging the historic artifact collection backlog (6,289 objects) as reported on the fiscal year 2010 Collections Management Report (CMR) using the Department of the Interior’s official software, the Interior Collections Management System (ICMS) and repackaging historic artifacts to meet present curatorial standards to enhance the long-term preservation of the objects. Regional Registrar will provide training on ICMS during the first week of the internship. Intern will work with park staff and the Midwest Regional Office Museum Registrar to complete this project. Museum studies or archives management background preferred, but attention to detail also important. Housing and transportation are the intern’s responsibility. Located in Porter, IN, at the southern end of Lake Michigan (400 hours).

2117/2118. Intermountain Region, Cultural Landscapes Program: Works with and assists historical landscape architects and other preservation professionals to complete various Cultural Landscape Inventories with different National Park sites in Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, Utah, Arizona, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas. Duties include researching the landscape history of a historic property; site visits and field work to document the existing conditions with photographs and maps; analyzing the landscape features; and entering the information into a database. Knowledge of cultural landscapes, landscape architecture, and the National Register criteria is preferred. Strong computer, research, and writing skills are essential; working knowledge with graphics programs (Adobe Photoshop & Illustrator and/or CAD) is beneficial. Opportunity for all preservation fields with an interest in the study of historic landscapes. Located in Santa Fe, NM (400 hours).

2119. Intermountain Region, Cultural Landscapes Program: Works with and assists historical landscape architects and other preservation professionals to complete various Cultural Landscape Inventories with different National Park sites in Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, Utah, Arizona, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas. Duties include researching the landscape history of a historic property; site visits and field work to document the existing conditions with photographs and maps; analyzing the landscape features; and entering the information into a database. Knowledge of cultural landscapes, landscape architecture, and the National Register criteria is preferred. Strong computer, research, and writing skills are essential; working knowledge with graphics programs (Adobe Photoshop & Illustrator and/or CAD) is beneficial. Opportunity for all preservation fields with an interest in the study of historic landscapes. Located in Santa Fe, NM (400 hours).

2120/2121/2122/2123. Intermountain Region, Historic Structures Inventory Program: Works with and assists architectural historian and other preservation professionals to identify, inventory and evaluate National Park Service owned historic and prehistoric structures in National Park sites in Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, Utah, Arizona, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas. Duties include researching the history of historic properties; site visits to document the existing condition of listed structures with photographs; and entering the information into the national inventory database. Knowledge of historic architecture, architecture, and the National Register program is preferred. Computer skills are essential and a working knowledge of graphics programs (Adobe Photoshop) and Excel is important. Located in Santa Fe, NM (480 hours).

2124. Chickasaw National Recreation Area, Facility Management Division (Landscape Architect): Assists Facility Manager, Landscape Architect and Facilities Management Specialist with work including but not limited to construction inspection, design of historic rehabilitation projects, collection of historic structure information, and evaluation of cyclic and rehabilitation needs for entry into facility management software system. Duties may involve measuring, photographing, researching, documenting cultural components, information collection, historic research, drafting plans, writing specifications, cost estimating, grant writing, and other on-site investigations work. Useful knowledge and skills include landscape architecture background, training in historic preservation and construction experience; knowledge of typical computer programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, CAD, and programs for Internet and email access) necessary. Applicants should be in excellent physical condition, may expect to work at elevations between 1,000' and 2,500' and occasionally hike moderate distances over rough terrain with day packs and light equipment. Please provide examples of your work if possible. Housing provided inside or outside the park. Located in Sulphur, OK, between Dallas-Ft. Worth, TX and Oklahoma City, OK, with work in the proposed Platt National Park Historic Landmark District and Lake District (480 hours).

2125. Chickasaw National Recreation Area, Facility Management Division (Architect): Assists Facility Manager, Landscape Architect and Facilities Management Specialist with work including but not limited to construction inspection, design of historic rehabilitation projects, collection of historic structure information and evaluation of cyclic and rehabilitation needs for entry into facility management software system. Duties may involve measuring, photographing, researching, documenting cultural components, information collection, historic research, drafting plans, writing specifications, cost estimating, grant writing, and other on-site investigations work. Useful knowledge and skills include architecture background, training in historic preservation and construction experience; knowledge of typical computer programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, CAD, and programs for Internet and email access) necessary. Applicants should be in excellent physical condition, may expect to work at elevations between 1,000' and 2,500' and occasionally hike moderate distances over rough terrain with day packs and light equipment. Please provide examples of your work if possible. Housing provided inside or outside the park. Located in Sulphur, OK, between Dallas-Ft. Worth, TX and Oklahoma City, OK, with work in the proposed Platt National Park Historic Landmark District and Lake District (480 hours).

2126. Grand Teton National Park, Western Center for Historic Preservation: Assists park historic preservation team with this year’s field projects on National Register structures, with opportunities for developing techniques in historic fabric repair and conservation. Duties may involve both office and field work, depending on intern’s skills and planning requirements of the preservation program, and will include exposure to hands-on treatment of historic structures and preservation practices as they apply to the carpentry, masonry, and woodshop trades, as well as field and shop work on vernacular log structures and their components including windows/doors/trim/and foundations. Other activities may include technical writing; historic structures database information collection; conducting historical research; architectural drafting; and onsite investigation work. Construction, wood crafting, AutoCAD, computer and/or backcountry outdoor skills are a plus. Located in Moose, WY, approximately 10 miles from Jackson Hole, but may have field assignments anywhere in the park (480 hours).

2127. Grand Teton National Park: Assists cultural resources specialist to complete National Register nominations, document section 106 compliance actions, compile materials for preservation treatment guide, and update the List of Classified Structures. Also assists in researching and completing documentation for incomplete Cultural Landscape Inventory projects and coordinate with regional office. Various field work required on as-needed basis. Duties include building and land records research; architectural writing; graphic and photo documentation; and records maintenance. Assistance with finding housing will be provided but is the intern’s responsibility. Located in Moose, WY, approximately 10 miles from Jackson Hole (400 hours).

2128. Olympic National Park: Assists park historical architect and backcountry preservation carpenter with this year’s field projects on National Register structures and landscapes. Duties may involve both office and field work, depending on intern’s skills and planning requirements of the preservation program. Hands-on work will be on wood frame and log structures and historic landscapes. Other activities may include condition assessments; historic structures database information collection; conducting historical research; and architectural drafting. Knowledge in historic preservation, construction, woodcrafting, AutoCAD, computer and/or backcountry outdoor skills is a plus. Located in Port Angeles, WA, but will have field assignments in various locations in the park (480 hours).

2129. Mount Rainier National Park: Assists the Park Historical Architect on a variety of tasks. Work will include both office and field work in historic structure documentation and development of treatment recommendations. May include hiking to remote locations at high altitudes. Working knowledge of basic architectural terminology and historic preservation principles and practices required. Knowledge of treatments that balance improving energy efficiency while maintaining historic character beneficial. Strong computer, research, and writing skills essential; skills in graphics programs (Adobe Photoshop & Illustrator and/or CAD) beneficial. Located in Longmire, WA with field assignments throughout the park (400 hours).

2130. Whiskeytown National Recreation Area: Assists with pre-field record searches, archeological field survey and site assessments, preparing final site forms and reports, and archiving project materials. Applicant must be able to work in rugged field conditions since the position involves some long days hiking over uneven and brushy terrain under sometimes adverse weather conditions. Applicant should have an academic background in archeology/anthropology or history with interests in historic preservation, possess good written communication skills, be detail oriented, and have the ability to perform a variety of tasks independently. Applicants with GPS/GIS skills preferred. Housing available at reasonable cost at Whiskeytown NRA. For more information contact Joseph Svinarich, Archeologist, Fire Program, at 530-242-3458 or joe_svinarich@nps.gov . Located at Whiskeytown NRA, about 8 mi. west of Redding, CA, with possible overnight travel for field assignments at Lava Beds National Monument, Lassen Volcanic National Park, and Redwood National Park (400 hours).

2131/2132. Yosemite National Park, Heritage Structures Preservation Team and Cultural Resources Division: Assists park historic preservation team with this year’s field projects on National Register structures, with opportunities for developing techniques in historic fabric repair and conservation. Duties may involve both office and field work, depending on intern’s skills and planning requirements of the preservation program, and will include exposure to hands-on treatment of historic structures and preservation practices as they apply to the carpentry and masonry trades, on structures ranging from vernacular log cabins to rustic and Victorian architecture. Other activities may include technical writing; developing treatment plans; historic structures database information collection; conducting historical research; architectural drafting; and onsite investigation work. Construction, AutoCAD, computer and/or backcountry outdoor skills are a plus. Located in El Portal, CA at the park’s west entrance but may have field assignments anywhere in the park (400 hours).

2133. Yosemite National Park, Branch of History, Architecture and Landscapes (HAL): Assists Historical Architects and Historical Landscape Architects with inventory, documenting, and evaluating National Register structures, cultural landscapes, and historic park studies. Duties may involve both office and field work, depending on intern’s skills and ongoing projects undertaken by the HAL program, and may include: measuring and photographing historic buildings; researching and documenting cultural landscapes; historic structures database information collection and data entry; conducting historical research; architectural drafting; onsite investigation; and crossover duties with the park's Heritage Preservation Team for hands-on preservation work. Useful knowledge and skills include solid training in historic preservation, training and/or experience in preparing National Register nominations, an architecture/landscape architecture background, construction skills, good writing skills, experience with AutoCAD, ArcView and documenting with Global Positioning System equipment. Applicants should expect to work at elevations between 2,000' and 8,000', and may hike long distances over rough terrain with day packs and equipment. Located in El Portal, CA at the park's west entrance but may have field assignments anywhere in the park (480 hours, to be completed between mid-May and September).


Department of the Interior Internships

2134. Interior Museum Program, DOI Office of the Secretary (Curatorial Assistant): Assists with projects of the DOI Interior Museum Program and the Interagency Federal Collections Alliance. Duties include researching and drafting policy guidance documents; preparing material for training courses; researching issues on various topics dealing with federal museum property; and updating the Interior Museum Program and Interagency Federal Collections Alliance Web sites (600 hours).


Veterans Administration Internships
2135/2136/2137. Department of Veterans Affairs Historic Preservation Program: Assists in coordinating preservation program activities and initiatives, including inventories, collections management documentation, and provenance research of archival collections. Duties include performing historical research and analysis to support preservation studies and interpretation on various subjects, documenting the significance and context of VA historic properties and cultural resources, and developing reports of findings, context narratives, timelines, fact sheets, and other materials, as needed; conducting inventories and research to authenticate or validate information, creating statistical or audio visual materials, and developing surveys, as needed; consulting with the local community concerning federal, state, and local historic preservation practices and programs, and providing assistance to the public or other VA offices, as assigned, under direction of the VA Federal Preservation Officer; assisting with creating or contributing to facility history files on VA facilities, developing community contact lists, and identifying and recording historic materials and memorabilia associated with historic buildings and sites; communicating with various professional organizations regarding cultural resources of local, regional, state, and national significance; and providing general assistance to the VA Federal Preservation Officer, as needed. Required skills include proficiency in Microsoft Office and relational databases such as Microsoft Access; strong historical research and writing skills; strong communication and organizational skills; general office duties, data base entry, and filing; and knowledge of historic preservation theory and practice. Background in history, architectural history, historic preservation, anthropology, archives or collections management preferred. One internship each located in Washington, DC; West Los Angeles, CA; and Bay Pines, FL (400 hours)

Grant - Preservation Assistance Grants

NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE HUMANITIES

DIVISION OF PRESERVATION AND ACCESS



The National Endowment for the Humanities’ Division of Preservation and Access has offered Preservation Assistance Grants for Smaller Institutions for more than a decade. These grants help small and mid-sized cultural heritage institutions such as libraries, museums, historical societies, archival repositories, town and county records offices, and colleges and universities improve their ability to preserve and care for their humanities collections. Awards of up to $6000 support preservation related collection assessments, consultations, training and workshops, and institutional and collaborative disaster and emergency planning. Preservation Assistance Grants also support education and training in best practices for sustaining digital collections, standards for digital preservation, and the care and handling of collections during digitization. Institutions may request funds for a preservation assessment of digital collections. NEH does not fund digitization or the development of digital programs in this grant category.

All applications to the NEH must be submitted through Grants.gov. See the application guidelines for details.



The 2011 guidelines for Preservation Assistance Grants for Smaller Institutions are available at http://www.neh.gov/grants/guidelines/pag.html. You will also find sample project descriptions, sample narratives, and a list of frequently asked questions. The deadline for applications is May 3, 2011.



Small and mid-sized institutions that have never received an NEH grant and those considering projects in digital preservation are especially encouraged to apply.



For more information, contact the staff of NEH's Division of Preservation and Access at 202-606-8570 and preservation@neh.gov


Elizabeth Joffrion
Senior Program Officer
Division of Preservation and Access
National Endowment for the Humanities
1100 Pennsylvania Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20506
202-606-8570 (fax) 202-606-8639

Internship - U. S. BUREAU OF RECLAMATION

U. S. BUREAU OF RECLAMATION
Mid-Pacific Region
DIVISION OF VISUAL INFORMATION SERVICES
SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA


Announcement No: BR-MP-2010-386A (STEP-ES)

Position: Library Technician, GS-1411-05

Salary Range: $16.06 per hour

Work Schedule: Minimum 10 hours per week, up to 40 hours per week - not to exceed 180 hours

(Work hours will be between the hours of 8:00am to 5:30pm)

Duty Station: Sacramento, CA





Applications will be accepted from January 25, 2011 through February 25, 2011.



Eligibility Requirements:

* At least 16 years old.
* U.S. Citizen
* Enrolled or accepted for enrollment in an accredited two-year or four-year college or university, graduate or professional school and pursuing a Associate Degree; Baccalaureate Degree: Graduate Degree; Professional Degree; or pursuing a vocational/technical certificate.
* You must be taking at least a half-time course load as defined by the school (normally 6 units or more)
* Must maintain a GPA of 2.0 or higher for initial appointment and for the duration of the program.
* Must provide a copy of enrolled course schedule for each semester/quarter and upon completion of each semester/quarter must provide grade transcript.



Brief Description of the STEP Program: This program has as its major objective the employment of students, giving them a chance of work in Federal agencies so they can resume or continue their education without interruption caused by financial pressure. Students appointed may work part-time while school is in session and full-time (if needed) when students are on vacation period or whenever the school is officially closed. Students are entitled to annual (vacation) leave and sick leave and are eligible to enroll in health benefits after 1 year.


Brief Description of Duties: Perform original and copy cataloging of technical reports, assign main entries and subject headings, applying AACR2 rules and Library of Congress Subject Headings. Search OCLC bibliographic database in order to determine which reports require original cataloging. Create new bibliographic records in OCLC Connexion. Assign classification numbers according to the Library of Congress Classification System and Cutter rules. Use EOS International to process newly created bibliographic records and/or attach copies to existing records. The ideal candidate would have completed at least one Graduate level cataloging course.



Basic Qualifications:

* Completion of 4 years of education above high school – OR – 1 year of specialized library experience.
* Specialized experience is defined as work that demonstrates the applicant's ability to perform the work of the position, such as: completion of at least one cataloging course; basic understanding of MARC bibliographic records structure, AACR2 cataloging rules, Library of Congress Subject Headings, and Library of Congress Classification System; and good database search skills with attention to detail. Knowledge of OCLC Connexion a plus, but training will be provided if necessary.
* Education: One year of full-time academic study is defined as 30 semester hours or 45 quarter hour or the equivalent in a college or university.



How to Apply:

* Prepare an Application Package that includes the following items:

(1) a Resume with your name, address, phone number, country of citizenship, social security number, degree in progress, expected graduation date (month/year), current GPA, relevant classes, brief description of paid or volunteer work experience with TO/FROM dates and number of hours worked per week, and references;

(2) Evidence of current enrollment (e.g., copy of school registration and course list); and

(3) Copy of current transcript, or list of completed college courses and grades.

(4) If you are claiming veteran’s preference, also submit a copy of your military discharge

(DD-214) and if applicable, an SF-15 form, Application for 10-point Veteran’s Preference with the documentation.

* Put the vacancy number on your application and include an unofficial copy of transcripts.



* Submit your complete Application Package via any of the following options.

o Mail to: Bureau of Reclamation, Human Resources Office, MP-500, Attn: Erica Settlemyer, 2800 Cottage Way, Room E-1907, Sacramento, CA, 95825 OR
o E-mail to: esettlemyer@usbr.gov - Subject: BR-MP-2010-386A, STEP Library Technician OR
o Fax to: 916-978-5563, Attn: Erica Settlemyer, Subject: BR-MP-2010-386A, STEP Library Technician



For additional information please contact: Human Resources at 916-978-5476 or esettlemyer@usbr.gov
The Federal Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Applicants will receive appropriate consideration without regard to non-merit factors such as race, color, religion, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation except where specifically authorized by law, age, policies or disability which do not relate to successful performance of the duties of this position. Otherwise qualified applicants with disabilities who need reasonable accommodation may notify the agency Point of Contact on this announcement of their need.
Working in Reclamation: Saving the Water, Saving the land for the People

Free Webinar: Libraries and 21st Century Skills

Free Webinar: Libraries and 21st Century Skills

IMLS Briefing Showcases Best Practices and Provides Practical Tips on Using IMLS Tools

Washington, DC—The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) is hosting a webinar for library professionals to discuss the central role that libraries play in cultivating the creativity, critical thinking, collaboration, and communications skills that individuals need to be successful in the 21st century.

Making the Learning Connection: Libraries and 21st Century Skills Webinar
Tuesday, February 1, 2011 from 3:00 - 4:30 PM ET

Speakers include Mary Chute, IMLS Deputy Director for Libraries, Mary Boone, North Carolina State Librarian, Jeffrey Patchen, President and CEO of the Indianapolis Children’s Museum, and Luis Herrera, San Francisco City Librarian.

Webinar participants will receive:

* Guidance for how to use the IMLS Museums, Libraries and 21st Century Skills Report and Self-Assessment Tool
* Best practices and approaches to enhancing 21st century skills of audiences and stakeholders
* Details for specific grant opportunities

Instructions:

1. Click here on the day of the webinar: Libraries and 21st Century Skills
2. Sign in using your FIRST NAME only and click the Connect button.
3. Once you have logged into the session, from your telephone please dial 1-866-459-4770.
4. Wait for the tone and then sign in with the access code 6502616# for audio.
5. Once you are connected, please dial *6 to mute your line.

If you are having problems with these links, check to make sure either your pop-up blocker is turned off, or that it is set to temporarily allow pop-ups.

http://www.imls.gov/news/2011/011911.shtm

Student Travel Grants - Electronic Resources & Libraries Conference

AIP Student Travel Grants – Accepting Applications

The American Institute of Physics is providing 2 generous travel grants for two students traveling to ER&L in Austin. The travel grant includes (1) Full conference registration, (2) air travel costs, and (3) Hotel accommodations totaling up to $1500 per winner. 2011 Student Travel Grant Applications are being accepted now and will be adjudicated by an ER&L volunteer committee.

Application Requirements: This grant is open to currently enrolled students wishing to attend ER&L 2011. Student applicants will be required to supply contact information as well as to answer a questions related to how access to ER&L can assist the applicant in achieving professional and academic goals.

Deadline: Applications are being accepted through Wednesday, February 2, 2011. Winning applicant names will be posted to the website no later than Monday, February 7, 2011.

Webinar - Taxonomy

Leveraging Your Taxonomy Webinar Series
Hosted By ASIS&T and Access Innovations, Inc.

To register please got to the website http://www.asis.org/Conferences/webinars/2011/taxonomy_uses.html

Cost: Free to ASIS&T Members $49 per session for non ASIS&T Members

The traditional use of a Taxonomy is still valid and tremendously significant – enabling precise and complete search returns. But with the evolution of web and search technologies there are an increasing number of relevant connections that help users discover additional resources, facilitate effective collaboration, and better use the mounds of information available to them. Carefully built taxonomies and intelligent indexing provide the foundation for many of these semantic enhancements. Inspired information architects have built them into portals and web sites that engage users and provide them with new ways to connect. Publishers and others who sell content find these linkages good for business, making it easier for their visitors to identify content valuable to them, and turning them into return visitors.

The series is comprised of four sessions, spaced a week apart. They will examine ways that taxonomies are used to enhance search, involve users, and increase the value of information assets Semantic integration

Leveraging the taxonomy
Jan. 27, 11:30am-12:30pm

Taxonomies in search
Feb. 3, 11:30am-12:30pm

Setting up the store - Taxonomies in e-commerce
Feb. 10, 11:30am-12:30pm

People directories and author networks based on taxonomies
Feb. 17, 11:30am-12:30pm

To register please got to the website http://www.asis.org/Conferences/webinars/2011/taxonomy_uses.html

Cost: Free for ASIS&T Members, $49 per session for non ASIS&T Members, Sign up for all 4 and receive a 20% discount, or become a member today and register at no cost!

Dick Hill

Richard Hill
Executive Director
American Society for Information Science and Technology
1320 Fenwick Lane, Suite 510
Silver Spring, MD 20910
FAX: (301) 495-0810
(301) 495-0900

Free webinar - Injecting Usability the Quick and Dirty Way

Injecting Usability the Quick and Dirty Way
Date:
February 02, 2011 - 1:00 - 2:00 EST

Free with registration

Maybe you think there just isn’t enough time to do usability testing during software design and development. We will show you some easy, cost effective ways to help ensure your designs are more user friendly. These techniques can be integrated early and often without slowing down your development process.

Our next monthly webinar will explain these techniques and how you can put them into action:

* Using Personas for Design
* Rough & ready prototyping
* Leveraging Cognitive Walkthroughs
o What they are
o When to use them
o Who to involve
o How to conduct
o What to do with your findings
* Advantages & Potential ROI

We’ll discuss how usability plays a role throughout the design/development process, and provide you with new tools to take back to your organization.



Don’t miss this opportunity to help your organization deliver more usable products!

http://www.earley.com/webinars/inject-usability

Free webinar - Business Taxonomies 101

Business Taxonomies 101
Date:
March 02, 2011 - 1:00 - 2:00 EST

Free with registration

Each quarter we take a little time to go over the basics. What is a taxonomy, how does it help and how can you develop one? Our next monthly taxonomy webinar will go through a high level review of the basics of taxonomy definition and development:

* Taxonomy definition
* Taxonomy applications
* User requirements
* The role of use cases
* Creating a domain model
* Vocabulary development
* Maintenance processes
* Governance Framework

We’ll discuss the role of taxonomies in master data management, information architecture and search integration.

Be sure to join us for this informative overview of taxonomy principles. Bring your colleagues and managers. They’ll walk away with a better understanding of how the organization can begin the taxonomy process.

http://www.earley.com/webinars/business-taxonomy-101

Internships - Smithsonian Institution

Archive Internship, Summer 2011

National Museum of the American Indian Archive Center
The Smithsonian's National Museum of the American Indian (NMAI) Archive Center is pleased to offer a ten to twelve week Archive Internship for the summer session at its Cultural Resources Center in Suitland, Maryland. The NMAI Archive Center is a repository housing manuscripts, special collections, photos, media, and the historical records of the Museum of the American Indian, Heye Foundation (MAI), the predecessor of NMAI.
Internship Summary: Internships are available with three types of collections-

Manuscripts
Interns assist the archivist in making manuscript collections accessible to researchers and NMAI staff. The work includes appraising, arranging, describing, preserving, and cataloguing records of the Museum of the American Indian, Heye Foundation, and various other collections relating to Native American organizations and individuals. The intern has the opportunity to answer reference inquiries, assist researchers in the archives reading room, and participate in the day-to-day management of an archival repository. These tasks allow interns to gain practical experience in arrangement and description, basic preservation, cataloguing, and reference services.

Photos
This internship involves working with the NMAI Photo Archives, which consists of approximately 150,000 museum images depicting many aspects of Native life in the Western Hemisphere from the 1840s through the present day. The internship can consist of any aspect of storage, cataloguing, documentation, and everyday care of material in an historic photo archive, depending on the interests and background of the intern.

Media
Interns assist the Media Archivist with arranging and preserving the media collection which consists of video tapes, motion picture films, and audio recordings, dating from 1902 to the present. The intern will assist the media archivist in processing a specific audio visual collection and preparing for eventual disposition of the items in accordance with Smithsonian Institution Archives record retention schedules.
NMAI Archive Center Information: The National Museum of the American Indian Archive Center contains approximately 1500 linear feet of administrative records and special collections dating back to the 1830s. The administrative records document the history of NMAI's predecessor, the Museum of the American Indian/Heye Foundation. Official records include correspondence, memoranda, minutes, publications and other materials detailing the day-to-day operation of the Museum and the activities of its founder, George Gustav Heye, and staff members E.K. Burnett, Frederick Dockstader, Roland W. Force, Frederick W. Hodge, George H. Pepper, Mark R. Harrington, and William F. Stiles, as well as other curators, anthropologists, and scholars associated with the Museum. Other records include unpublished manuscripts, field notebooks containing original drawings, site diagrams, and maps, as well as scrapbooks, photographs, object collection listings, exhibit planning materials, and correspondence pertaining to research expeditions, collecting projects, and collections. This Archive is the repository for the material formerly located at the Museum of the American Indian/Heye Foundation, at Audubon Terrace in New York City. Special collections maintained by the NMAI Paper Archive include the National Congress of the American Indian Archives, the Leuman Maurice Waugh Papers, the Reuben Snake Papers, and ARROW, Inc. Records.
The Photo Archive collection contains approximately 324,000 images (negatives, vintage prints, transparencies, lantern slides, glass-plate negatives, color slides, and digital photos) comprising one of the foremost collection of images of Native American culture and history from the mid-nineteenth century to the present. The collection includes historic scenes, portraits, and field photographs of the Museum's ethnographic and archaeological expeditions in North America, Mexico, and South and Central America. In addition, this collection also records contemporary Native American artists and events at NMAI and includes images of some of the objects in the collection.

The Media Archive consists of more than 12,000 video tapes, motion picture films, and audio recordings, dating from 1902 to the present. Native communities from North and South America are represented in interviews, performances, cinematic films, and documentary recordings. Additionally, the Media Archive holds a large study collection of contemporary Native American cinema screened at NMAI through the Film and Video Center's (http://www.nmai.si.edu/subpage.cfm?subpage=collections&second=film) public programs. NMAI's collection contains a vast array of formats from throughout the history of audiovisual recording, including motion picture film, analog and digital video tape recordings, and audio recordings on wax cylinders, phonograph discs, audio tape, and compact discs.

Additional information about the NMAI Archive Center can be found at http://www.nmai.si.edu/subpage.cfm?subpage=collections&second=archives. Information about the National Museum of the American Indian can be found at http://www.nmai.si.edu.
Location: The position is located at the NMAI Cultural Resources Center in Suitland, MD. For more information about the CRC, including location and Metro access, see http://www.nmai.si.edu/subpage.cfm?subpage=visitor&second=md&third=hours.
Academic Credit: The Smithsonian Institution welcomes the opportunity to work cooperatively with schools seeking to grant academic credit for internships. Applicants are encouraged to initiate arrangements for credit with their college or university. The Smithsonian does not grant academic credit.

Financial Support: Travel, housing, and stipends may be provided to students on a limited basis. Students receiving stipends must work full time (forty hours per week).

Requirements: Students who are currently enrolled in an academic program or who have completed studies within six months of the start date of the session are encouraged to apply. A cumulative GPA of 3.0 or its equivalent is generally expected Students should have the ability to work a minimum of twenty hours per week. Demonstrated interest in the archival or records management profession. Must be detail-oriented, have good organization and communication skills. Students who are interested in Native American archives, imagery, recordings, and information science are encouraged to apply.
Deadlines and Session Dates:
Summer Session Application Deadline -February 6, 2011; Internship Begins-First full week in June 2011

To Apply: All applicants should register and submit an electronic application via the Smithsonian Online Academic Appointment System (SOLAA) (https://solaa.si.edu/solaa/SOLAAHome.html) by the due date (February 6, 2010). Select "National Museum of the American Indian" from the drop-down program list. Application materials required for an internship include: online application, statement of interest, transcript, two letters of recommendation, and CV or résumé. For complete information about the application process and internship program, please see http://www.nmai.si.edu/subpage.cfm?subpage=collaboration&second=internships. Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

Please submit all application materials via the SOLAA (https://solaa.si.edu/solaa/SOLAAHome.html) system. If specific circumstances prevent this, please call the NMAI Internship program staff at 301-238-1541 or email norwoodj@si.edu.
Please direct specific questions regarding the Internship to:

Jennifer R. O'Neal
Head Archivist
National Museum of the American Indian
Smithsonian Institution
Cultural Resources Center
4220 Silver Hill Rd.
Suitland, MD 20746
Phone: 301.238.1373
Fax: 301.238.3038
Email: onealj@si.edu

CFP - Mobile Web Information Systems

The 8th International Conference on Mobile Web Information Systems (MobiWIS)

Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada, September 19-21, 2011

http://cs-conferences.acadiau.ca/mobiwis-11/

The MobiWIS-2011 organizing committee invites proposals for workshops.
The main objective of the workshops is to provide a forum for researchers and professionals to discuss a specific topic from the field of MobiWIS-2011 and its related areas.

Proceedings

All papers accepted for workshops will be included in the MobiWIS-2011 proceedings, which will be published by Elsevier. The authors must follow Elsevier guidelines as given in MobiWIS-2011Website. The number of pages for workshop papers is limited to 6 pages. The selective outstanding papers presented at the workshops, after further revision, will be considered for publication in journals special issues.

Publicity

Workshops organizers will be responsible for posting and advertising their workshop CFPs to relevant groups and mailing lists. Our publicity chairs will also help in distributing the CFPs to our groups and people.

Submission and Reviewing

Submission and reviewing of the papers will be managed by the workshops organizers. The workshop organizers can use one of the available conference management systems, such as EasyChair. The workshops organizers will send the details of the accepted papers to the conference organizers for publication. The reviewing guidelines given at MobiWIS-11 website must be followed in the review process.


Proposal Format

- Title of the workshop
- Workshop Website: tentative address, or old address (if applicable)
- Workshop scope
- Full contact of workshop organizer(s) (Name, Affiliation, University, Email, Website, Phone)
- Track record of workshop organizer(s)
- Expected number of paper submissions
- Draft Call for paper of the workshop
- Tentative list of TPC members



Financial assistance

To appreciate your hard work and support, the registration fees for one organizer of each workshop will be waived for workshops with more than 10 registered papers. The deadline for proposal submission is January 1, 2011.



Workshops co-chairs

Dr. Zakaria Maamar (Zakaria.Maamar@zu.ac.ae), Zayed University, UAE
Dr. Eric Pardede (E.Pardede@latrobe.edu.au), La Trobe University, Australia

Grants - Literature Review Grants

Library Resources & Technical Services (LRTS) Literature Review Grants


Library Resources & Technical Services (LRTS) announces the availability of grants of up to $1,000 (funded by an ALA Carnegie-Whitney Grant) to assist authors with preparing literature reviews. The purpose of the grants is to provide funds that will be used for clerical and research support, thereby allowing the author/s to concentrate on analyzing the resources and writing the literature review. Possible tasks might be collecting citations, sorting and organizing citations by themes and categories, locating and gathering resources to be reviewed, verifying citations, funding purchases of articles not owned by the home institution of the author, and so forth. Funding also could provide a mentoring opportunity by funding assistance by a library school or information science student.



Highly cited, literature reviews provide an essential professional service to practitioners, scholars, and students by identifying the key themes and the most important publications appearing in successive two year periods. Books and articles by accredited scholars and researchers, i.e., primarily peer-reviewed publications provide the basis for a literature review. A good literature review is evaluative, selective, and critical, and goes beyond summarizing and quoting from the selected sources. Literature reviews explain why the sources cited are important and valuable, may compare them to prior works, and create a structure that organizes the two-year body of content to make it comprehensible and to identify themes, not only for those who have followed the developments it describes, but to future researchers. All sources referenced appear in the endnotes; a separate bibliography is not published. Although commissioned, LRTS literature reviews go through the same double-blind peer review process as unsolicited manuscripts.



LRTS seeks authors for the following topical areas and coverage periods:

Acquisitions literature published 2010-2011

Serials literature published 2010-2011

Papers should be submitted not later than June 30, 2012. Grant recipients will be required to submit progress reports to the LRTS Editor twice a year.



The grant proposal must include:

Requester name, title, and contact information

The literature to be reviewed (see list above)

The requester's credentials to write the literature review

Amount requested

Budget plan and rationale for how the funds will be expended



Proposals are due by January 31, 2011.



Applications and inquiries should be submitted to Peggy Johnson, LRTS Editor, lrtseditor@ala.org.

CFP - Journal of the Medical Library Association

Special Issue of Journal of the Medical Library Association (JMLA) on Applying Technologies in Medical Libraries


Using technology to improve access to information has long been integral to medical and health sciences libraries. However, today's environment of rapidly changing software and hardware, social networking tools, and increasingly tiny and mobile devices presents special challenges for health sciences libraries. To help readers to better understand and manage this environment, the Journal of the Medical Library Association (JMLA) is planning to devote an upcoming issue to papers that help in understanding how health sciences libraries can use technologies to improve delivery of, and access to, medical and health sciences information.

JMLA particularly welcomes submission of case studies that describe how a particular institution used technology to solve a common problem confronting our libraries, as well as research papers that use quantitative or qualitative methodologies to evaluate the use of technology in health sciences libraries, and state-of-the-art reviews that look at some aspect of this issue. Papers should follow the guidelines on JMLA's Information for Authors website at www.mlanet.org/publications/jmla/jmlainfo.html. ln addition to describing the application used, case studies should include a discussion of alternatives considered, data that supports an evaluation of the projects' success in meeting stated goals, and a section on "lessons learned" that will aid other libraries who may be considering a similar application.

To appear in this issue, scheduled for January 2012, papers should be received no later than May 10, 2011. If you would like to discuss an idea for a paper, please contact Susan Starr, Editor, JMLA at jmlaeditorbox@gmail.com.

CFP - Libraries Supporting the Student Transition to College

Informed Transitions: Libraries Supporting the Student Transition to College


Edited by Kenneth Burhanna, Kent State University Libraries

Call for chapter proposals: Deadline February 28th, 2011

Scope and Content

This book will highlight the role of libraries and librarians in the high school to college transition, as they work within and across several educational contexts, including schools, community colleges and universities to support student success. What model programs and collaborations are libraries forming? What is the role of information literacy standards and 21st century skills? How is technology furthering these efforts? How can these initiatives be assessed?

Proposed chapters can cover any program, collaboration or aspect of the book's topic. The following list of potential topics, while not exhaustive, can be used as a guide:

· The role of 21st century learning and information literacy standards.

· What college professors expect incoming students to know

· Assessing high school to college transition efforts.

· Academic library outreach to high schools

· Community college collaborations

· Pre-service teacher initiatives

· The role of the public library in the high school to college transition

· Virtual school visits to college libraries

· Outreach to parents

· Post-secondary option students and the library

· Upward bound and the library

· Assessment tools

· State-wide or regional transition initiatives

· Professional library associations and the high school to college transition.

Target Audience

Librarians and library administrators across the educational continuum interested in finding new ways to support student success and furthering the missions of their institutions.

The Editor

The editor has worked on several high school to college initiatives and published and presented extensively on his scholarship in this area. Please refer to the bottom of this email for a brief listing of related publications and presentations.

Submission Procedures

Prospective authors are invited to submit a one-page summary of a proposed chapter on or before February 28th.

Please send chapter proposals as an email attachment (MS Word preferred) to kburhann@kent.edu.

Do Not Send Completed Chapters. Authors will be notified about the status of their proposals as soon as possible. Once the book is under contract, authors will be contacted regarding deadlines, format and style guidelines.





Kenneth J. Burhanna

Associate Professor

Head, Instructional Services

Kent State University Libraries

330-672-1660

kburhann@kent.edu

Webinar - LIS Career Fair

Trendy Topics
LIS Career Fair: A One Day Online Conference
Tuesday, January 25, 2011

TAP Information Services and the School of Library and Information Science at San Jose State University are pleased to announce another in the ongoing series of online conferences on hot topics that librarians can enjoy right at their desktops.

Keynote Speaker: Dr. Sandra Hirsh, Professor and Director of the School of Library and Information Science at San Jose State University. She will draw from her experiences working in libraries and in industry to discuss the current and varied job opportunities for information professionals both inside libraries and in other job settings.

Other Speakers:

* Doug McDavid, on “Opportunities for Informational Professionals Beyond Libraries”
* Mary Ann Harlan, on “Working as a School Librarian in the 21st Century”
* Rose Chenoweth on “So you Want to Work in a Public Library?”
* Genna Buhr on “Work, Learn, Live (Not Always in that Order): My Experience as a Grad Student”
* Joe Murphy on “Entering and Navigating the Changing World of Librarianship”
* Barbara Galik on “Diverse Careers in Academic Librarianship”
* Cindy Hill on “Future Ready: Emerging Careers in Special Librarianship”

Full Schedule: http://www.trendytopics.info/T2careerfairschedule.pdf

Registration Fees: $40 for individuals; $100 for groups; $25 for students, unemployed, and retired; and $20 for SJSU SLIS alumni. Your registration fee provides access to all the live online presentations and discussions, and to the conference archive of recordings and slide sets. SJSU SLIS current faculty and students may attend for free. Contact Lori Bell at lbell927@gmail.com for a free coupon code.

Register at: http://TrendyTopics.eventbee.com/event?eid=759178305

Trendy Topics Conference Series Website: http://www.trendytopics.info/

Start Time: 11 a.m. Eastern, 10 Central, 9 Mountain, and 8 Pacific.

End Time: 6 p.m. Eastern, 5 Central, 4 Mountain, and 3 Pacific.

More Info: Lori Bell at lbell927@gmail.com or
Tom Peters at tpeters@tapinformation.com

CFP - Library Hi Tech

Library Hi Tech is calling for papers about “user research and technology”. The topic includes both user research about technology and technology for user research.

Those interested in submitting an article should send a brief proposal (200 words max) to lht.editorial.staff (at) googlemail.com. Library Hi Tech has an enduring interest in this topic. Articles submitted before 15 February 2011 will be considered for a special issue, which will focus on user research and technology.

Articles should be between 4000 and 8000 words. References should use the Harvard style. Please submit completed articles via the Scholar One online submission system.

For more information on Library Hi Tech please visit the journal homepage

Workshop - 21st Century Skills

Dominican University and Chicago Public Library Offer Workshop on 21st Century Skills

Washington, DC—The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) is pleased to announce that Dominican University and the Chicago Public Library will present a workshop on “21st Century Skills: How Does Your Organization Stack Up?” The workshop will explore concepts introduced in the IMLS report “Museums, Libraries and 21st Century Skills.”

The Chicago event, to be held on February 4, 2011, was inspired by IMLS’s national campaign, Making the Learning Connection, which is intended to assist communities as they build their capacity for helping individuals of all ages acquire essential 21st century skills such as critical thinking and problem solving, creativity and innovation, communication and collaboration.

To learn more about 21st century skills, please listen to Marsha Semmel’s podcast.

Register for the event at http://www.dom.edu/academics/gslis/ilms.html. RSVP’s are requested before January 29, 2011.

Conference - Library Technology

Library Technology Conference 2011

March 16-17, 2011

Macalester College, St. Paul, MN

To register, go to: http://www.macalester.edu/libtechconference/

Registration is limited to 400 total participants.

Once this level of participation is reached, registration will be CLOSED!

Please register early in order to ensure your spot at the conference.

This year’s Library Technology Conference is again intended to provide an opportunity for library professionals and the technologists who support them to discuss the technologies that are affecting library services; to see examples of what libraries are doing with these technologies; and to provide a venue where participants can learn specific skills or knowledge that they can take back and adapt for use within their own libraries. The number of conference participants will be limited to 400 in order to help ensure a quality conference experience and to help facilitate the interactive and hands-on nature of many of the sessions.

We are very pleased to have SIVA VAIDHYANATHAN and SARAH WASHBURN joining us as keynote speakers at this year’s conference. Siva is professor of Media Studies and Law at the University of Virginia, a cultural historian and media scholar, the author of many books and articles, and a frequent contributor on media and cultural issues in various periodicals including The Chronicle of Higher Education, New York Times Magazine, The Nation, and Salon.com. His forthcoming book, The Googlization of Everything (and Why We Should Worry), is scheduled to be released in early 2011 by the University of California Press. Sarah, whose professional background includes experience in software development, interaction design, usability, technical publications, community development, and over a decade of designing, promoting, and advocating for library projects and programs, leads TechSoup for Libraries’ efforts to promote sustainable best practices supporting public access computing in America’s public libraries.

During the two-day conference, MORE THAN 60 BREAKOUT SESSIONS – traditional lecture-style sessions, hands-on / workshop sessions, interactive technology dialogue sessions, and poster sessions will be offered. From APIs to SMS, LibGuides to e-books, from Twitter and Dapper to Netvibes and Prezi — a wide range of library technology-related topics will be covered at LibTech 2011.

In line with the Conference’s continuing efforts to support library technology awareness by library staff working in small, rural communities and help encourage participation by staff who have not previously attended the Library Technology Conference, a limited number of SCHOLARSHIPS will be offered. For more information on these scholarship opportunities, visit http://www.macalester.edu/libtechconference/.

We hope that you and other staff from your library will make plans to join us for this conference!

For more information, visit the conference web site at:

http://www.macalester.edu/libtechconference/

Got questions?

You can always contact us at

libtechconference@macalester.edu.