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IU Kokomo police cadets graduate from academy
KOKOMO, Ind. — Indiana University Kokomo's police cadets graduated recently from the prestigious IU Police Academy, the first from the campus to attain that honor.
Andrew Doran, 22, and Eddy Chapa, 37, earned Indiana Law Enforcement Certification during the 12-week program, and are now qualified for employment by any department statewide. They are currently serving as officers on the Kokomo campus.
They were among 38 graduates, from six IU campuses, who completed the program, which includes classroom activities, grueling physical training, and hands-on learning. They ran more than 100 miles during the course, and swam hours of laps during the training.
"I am really proud of this accomplishment," Doran, from Kokomo, said. "There was so much to learn in such a short time. It was overwhelming at first."
Both said the most interesting part of the program was an "active shooter" exercise, preparing the officers in case of an armed shooter on campus.
"It's a weird feeling when you run at someone who is shooting, to take him down," Doran said. "Your instinct is to run away, but as an officer, it is your job to run into that situation."
Chapa added, though, it is important to practice those skills.
"Everything you do goes back to your training," he said. "You practice until it is second nature, and you just do what you're supposed to do, without having to mentally run through it."
Nancy Greenwood, chairperson of the Department of Criminal Justice and Homeland Security, said faculty are pleased to have the partnership with the police department.
"It has been a successful experience for our students, and it demonstrates the high level of preparation that our criminal justice program provides for students seeking police academy training and jobs in law enforcement," she said.
Chapa, who moved to Kokomo from Texas to be closer to his daughter, said earning the certification puts him one step closer to his chosen career as a police officer.
He was impressed to meet former IU Police cadets who have gone on to careers in the FBI and other agencies, and have held high-level law enforcement jobs.
"It was interesting to think those people went through the same things we did, and look where they are now," he said. "It was encouraging."
Lt. Greg Butler, director of the training division for the IU Police Department, does not know of another university that offers a similar program.
"What makes it unique is that these college students can get a Police Officer Certification by a state-authorized academy, and then work as a police officer with full arrest powers, part time, while attending school full time," Butler said. "When they graduate from IU, they have a college degree, Indiana Law Enforcement Certification, and that valuable commodity called job experience."
Doran plans to complete his degree in criminal justice in December, and wants to find a law enforcement job in or near Hamilton County. Chapa plans to earn degrees in criminal justice and general studies in May 2014. He hopes his Spanish language skills, bachelor's degrees, law enforcement certification, and an associate degree he previously earned in business management will help him find a job in Indiana.
Jerry Williams, IU Kokomo interim police chief, said attending the graduation brought back memories of his own academy days.
"I have been there, and I know what a huge accomplishment this is," he said. "To simply say, 'They graduated the academy,' does not do them justice. It is a whole lot more, and I would not even know the words to describe it. I know the hard work, dedication, and loyalty it takes to realize this dream. I am very proud of them."
Indiana University Kokomo serves north central Indiana.


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Tuesday, December 30, 2008
Informatics and Engineering Technology Librarian
IUPUI is an urban research and academic health science university with 20 schools and academic units. Located in downtown Indianapolis, a diverse and affordable mid-sized city, IUPUI enrolls more than 30,000 students. The vision of the IUPUI University Library is to be the innovative leader among urban university libraries. It has a staff of approximately 90 and a budget in excess of $9.5 million.
The successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to student success, and an understanding of the IUPUI campus mission, the potential to fulfill the requirements for promotion and tenure, and the ability to work in a team-based organization.
Required Qualifications:
· ALA accredited Master's Degree
· Excellent oral and written communication skills
· Demonstrated initiative and self-direction
· Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team-based environment
· Ability to manage a variety of tasks and shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment
· Academic library experience
Desired Qualifications:
· Teaching experience
· Marketing and promotion of library services experience
· Public service experience, especially with people of diverse educational, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds
· Background in interdisciplinary studies such as health information, nursing and psychology
· Background in science, computer and engineering technology, new media or understanding of visualization, manipulation and presentation of digital data
Minimum salary is $41,500 with additional funding for professional development and travel. Benefits include 22 days vacation, 9 paid holidays, funding for professional development and travel, health/dental insurance options, and retirement contributions of 10% to either TIAA-CREF or Fidelity plans.
Deadline for applications is February 15, 2009. The position is available July 1, 2009. Please forward a resume, contact information for four references (include name, title, street address, telephone number, and email address) and a letter of application outlining the strengths you will bring to the position and discussing your ability to contribute to student success at IUPUI. Submit application materials electronically to Teresa McCurry at the following email address: email@example.com.
IUPUI University Library is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer that values and encourages diversity in its students, faculty, and staff.
Wednesday, December 24, 2008
Head of the Price Library of Judaica
RANK: Assistant University Librarian or Associate University Librarian
REPORTS TO: Chair of Special and Area Studies Collections
SALARY: Minimum anticipated salary for appointment as an Assistant University Librarian: $47,000. Actual salary and appointment rank will reflect the selected professional's experience and credentials.
DEADLINE DATE: Search will remain open until the position is filled.
Please note that this posting has specific instructions for the submission of application materials (see below: APPLICATION PROCESS). Failure to submit all of the required documents as instructed may result in your application not being considered.
Responsible for the overall management and collection development of the Price Library of Judaica. Responsible for selection of library materials, reference service, research consultations, and bibliographic instruction in support of the Jewish Studies program. Promotes a public awareness of the Price Library of Judaica's mission and resources and determines needs and priorities to enhance appropriate library support. Collaborates with librarians and the academic faculty to establish collection management policies. Participates in defining public service, technical service, and collection management goals, objectives, strategies, performance criteria, and materials budgets. Assigns, trains, monitors, and evaluates staff assigned to the Price Library of Judaica. Participates in the Library's publications, fund raising, and bibliographical control programs. The library encourages staff participation in reaching management decisions and, consequently, the head of the Price Library of Judaica may be asked to serve on various departmental and library-wide committees and teams. The incumbent will pursue professional development opportunities, including research, publication, and professional association activities, to meet library-wide criteria for tenure and promotion.
As the bibliographer for Jewish Studies, maintains and integrates the following responsibilities:
· Maintains contact with the faculty and students utilizing the Price Library of Judaica to ensure that the collections and services provided by the Library support needs. Informs this clientele of relevant library issues.
· Develops collection management policy and approval plans for the Price Library of Judaica. Stays informed of relevant Jewish Studies resources available in other libraries and collections.
· Reviews notification slips, trade and national bibliographies, advertisements, catalogues, and similar sources so as to initiate current and retrospective acquisition orders in all formats enhancing the Judaica collections in support of the academic program. Selects appropriate materials received by gift; reviews approval plan profiles and receipts for Judaica, and advises the Acquisitions and Licensing Dept. on sources of supply.
· Works with the library Gifts and Exchange programs to solicit and review gift collections and to establish exchange programs for Jewish Studies.
· Establishes cataloging and preservation priorities for Judaica materials. Makes storage, transfer, and deselection decisions for Judaica materials.
· Participates in the reformatting and digitization programs to ensure conversion of important items in jeopardy.
· Assists the Cataloging and Metadata Dept. in the copy cataloging of Hebraica and selection of materials for outsourcing of cataloging services.
· Provides consultative services to the faculty and advanced graduate students in Jewish Studies, usually by referral from public service areas or by specific arrangement with the academic program area faculty.
· Develops and maintains a professional relationship with other Judaica bibliographers, providing leadership at the national level in various organizations.
· Participates in the Special and Area Studies Collections departmental strategic planning process.
· Prepares collection assessment studies and defines resource needs.
· Participates in the Library's development program.
· Participates in the Library's exhibition program.
· Participates in the Library's research and publication program.
· Serves on Library and departmental consultative bodies as appropriate.
· Pursues professional development opportunities, including research, publication, and professional association activities, to meet library-wide criteria for tenure and promotion.
Required:· Thorough knowledge of one Jewish language and a working knowledge of one additional Jewish language· Strong familiarity with Jewish history and culture· An ALA accredited MLS degree (or foreign equivalency) or graduate degree in the bibliographic subject area or related field· A minimum of three (3) years experience in an academic or research library, with experience in managing and enhancing library collections, including those supporting Jewish Studies or other relevant and equivalent professional experience· Effective oral and written communication skills in English· Familiarity with information and digital-based technologies and automated library systems· Strong potential for meeting the requirements for tenure and promotion.
· Earned graduate degree in a relevant subject field with a thorough knowledge of the research literature of Jewish Studies
· A demonstrated record of bibliographic instruction, scholarship, public outreach, and development
· Working knowledge of two modern European languages
· Working knowledge of a Semitic language other than Hebrew
· Experience as a catalog librarian in an automated environment
· Experience in an academic library that awards tenure to librarians
· Demonstrated supervisory experience
The University of Florida
The University of Florida is a large, land grant, public educational research institution with a faculty of approximately 4,000 and a student body of approximately 50,000. UF is Florida's largest university, the nation's fourth-largest, and traces its beginnings to a small seminary in 1853. Since 1985, UF has been a member of the Association of American Universities, the prestigious higher-education organization comprised of the top 62 public and private institutions in North America. UF is home to 16 colleges and more than 150 research centers and institutes. The University offers the Ph.D. in more than 90 fields and the Master's degree in more than 120 fields. For more information please consult the UF homepage at http://www.ufl.edu.
The University of Florida Libraries are members of the Association of Research Libraries, the Center for Research Libraries, the Research Libraries Group, the Coalition for Networked Information (CNI), the Program for Cooperative Cataloging (PCC) and SOLINET. The library staff consists of more than 400 FTE librarians, technology/clerical staff and student assistants. For more information about the Libraries, please visit http://www.uflib.ufl.edu.
Special and Area Studies Collections encompasses two units: the Area Studies Collections and the Special Collections of the University of Florida.
The Area Studies Collections are the Latin American Collection; the Africana and the Asian Studies collections; and the Price Library of Judaica.
Special Collections include Baldwin Library of Historical Children's Literature, the Belknap Collection for the Performing Arts, the P.K. Yonge Library of Florida History, the General Manuscript Collection, the Rare Book Collection, and the University Archives.
The Price Library of Judaica, with holdings exceeding 90,000 volumes, is a regional library of excellence in Jewish studies in the Southeast. The Library is built on the core collection of Rabbi Leonard C. Mishkin of Chicago. At the time of its acquisition by the Smathers Libraries in 1977, it was the largest personal library of Judaica and Hebraica in the United States.
Formally dedicated in March 1981 to support the teaching and research missions of the Center for Jewish Studies at the University of Florida, the Library is named for Isser and Rae Price, whose sons, Jack and Samuel Price of Jacksonville, Florida, established a fund to support sustained development of its collections.
The Price Library of Judaica is a well-balanced Jewish studies collection of notable depth and scope. Its diversified holdings of uncommon research materials in English and other languages support scholarship in virtually every aspect of the Jewish experience. Materials relevant to the ancient, medieval and modern periods await advanced students, visiting scholars and casual readers who possess a curiosity about a creative people with 4,000 years of recorded history.
Gainesville, Florida and the surrounding community are home to approximately 240,000 people. Gainesville is also home to the University of Florida and Santa Fe Community College. Situated just over an hour from the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic Ocean, Gainesville is surrounded by over 40 nature parks including many spring fed lakes and rivers. Gainesville has numerous cultural institutions and is a haven for sports fans. In 2007, Gainesville was ranked as the "Best Place to Live and Work" by Frommer's Cities Ranked and Rated and as one of the "Best Places to Live and Play" by National Geographic Adventure. Jacksonville, Orlando, Tampa, Tallahassee, and St. Augustine are all within a two hour drive of Gainesville.
Twenty-six vacation days, nine paid holidays, and thirteen days sick leave annually; retirement plan options; insurance benefits; tuition fee waiver program; no state or local income tax. Prospective employees should review the information about employment at UF available at http://www.hr.ufl.edu/training/neo/default.asp
Application Process:
The University of Florida is an equal opportunity employer and is strongly committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. Applicants from a broad spectrum of people, including members of ethnic minorities and disabled persons, are especially encouraged to apply. As part of the application process, applicants are invited to complete an on-line confidential and voluntary demographic self-disclosure form which can be found at: http://www.hr.ufl.edu/job/datacard.htm.
This information is collected by the University of Florida's Faculty Development Office to track applicant trends and is in no way considered by the Smathers Libraries in the selection process.
Please reply by e-mail. Send, as attachments (MS-Word format preferred), a cover letter detailing your interest in and qualifications for this position, resume and list of three references. Include address, telephone and email information for references. Please include a 250-word document expressing your opinion on the topic, "What is the future of a separate Jewish Studies Library within a larger academic research library". While the search will remain open until the position is filled. All inquiries and submissions of required application materials should be sent to Bonnie J. Smith, Smathers Libraries Human Resources, at: email@example.com
Tuesday, December 23, 2008
Cultural Diversity Officer
Further information may be found at www.lib.umich.edu/hr/employment/culturaldiversity.html
Administer the Library staff development program by planning, scheduling, promoting, and evaluating staff development, continuing education, and orientation activities for the University Library staff.
· Conduct formal assessment and consult with Library administrators and staff to determine staff development needs in order to develop innovative programs.
· Develop an appropriate curriculum for improving managerial, interpersonal, and communication skills that effectively meet the needs of increasingly diverse faculty, students and staff.
· Develop and coordinate Library training programs and activities to increase staff skills in targeted and general development areas.
· Evaluate training and developmental efforts against identified goals and monitor effectiveness of programs.
· Provide leadership and coordination of various professional developmental programs including orientation, mentorship programs, and cultural diversity.
· Develop program budgets and monitor allocation, expenditures and encumbrances on staff development budgets.
Provide leadership, guidance, and assistance with the development, facilitation, implementation, and evaluation of Library diversity initiatives.
· Determine goals, objectives and strategies in establishing and implementing system-wide diversity initiatives in the areas of human resources, user services, and collection management.
· Develop effective mechanisms for evaluating Library diversity initiatives.
· Conduct research on diversity related topics including planning, design, and coordination of various studies and special projects. Write reports, communiqués and compile and analyze statistical data.
· Facilitate communication and perform liaison functions between Library administration and Library unit activities, including the Library Diversity Committee, related to cultural diversity.
· Represent the Library at appropriate meetings and professional activities and work with various University officers and constituents in the area of cultural diversity.
· Establish outreach mechanisms for diversifying applicant pools for all Library positions.
Assist with the Library's Librarian recruitment program and other minority outreach activities:
· Lead the minority outreach initiatives and assist the LHR staff responsible for coordinating Librarian recruitment activities.
Required: Graduate degree from an ALA-accredited library program or an equivalent combination of a relevant advanced degree and experience; prior experience working in an academic environment; knowledge of trends and issues related to staff development and training in academic research libraries; knowledge of trends and issues related to organizational culture and cultural diversity; substantial experience in working effectively with a large diverse staff; ability to provide leadership and manage programs and initiatives; outstanding communication skills; and ability to work independently within a variety of assignments.
Benefits, Rank, and Salary:
Final rank and salary dependent on experience and qualifications. As a professional appointment within the University of Michigan, University Library, this position offers full benefits and opportunities for professional development and travel, and, depending upon hiring rank, may participate* fully in faculty governance.
Retirement Options:
TIAA-CREF or Fidelity Investments
Application Process:
Send cover letter & resume to: Robert Campe, Chief Operating Officer; 404 Hatcher Graduate Library North; University of Michigan; Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1205. Application may be by US Mail to the above address, or by email to email@example.com
Questions may be directed to 734 764-2546.
Application Deadline:
Review of applications will begin on 2/2/09 and continue until the position is filled.
The University of Michigan is a non-discriminatory, affirmative action employer.
Lead Copyright Officer
The University and the University Library are seeking a dynamic, innovative, and service-oriented individual for the position of Lead Copyright Officer. Reporting to the University Librarian, the successful candidate will provide guidance, policy development, and advocacy on copyright issues to the University and Library communities. This includes providing guidance on the copyright aspects of the Library's scholarly communications and digital collections initiatives, on copyright use in classroom teaching and technology, online courses, distance education, and electronic course reserves, and providing regular educational workshops on such issues. The Copyright Officer will play an important role in an organization with a commitment to re-conceiving the academic research library as a key partner in new modes of scholarly communication.
Further information may be found at www.lib.umich.edu/hr/employment/copyright.html
The Copyright Officer will be the Library's expert on matters of copyright and scholarly communication and will advise library leadership on national and international copyright matters with the goal of enabling the Library to provide the fullest possible access to its collections. The Copyright Officer will also take the lead in developing copyright policy for the Library and work closely with a number of important UM Library collections and scholarly communication initiatives, including the Library's ongoing partnership with Google Book Search, the Hathi Trust Digital Library (http://hathitrust.org), Deep Blue (the UM institutional repository, http://deepblue.lib.umich.edu), the Scholarly Publishing Office (http://www.lib.umich.edu/spo), the Copyright Review Management System (identifying works whose copyrights have expired so their digital facsimiles can be made publicly available), and natural language processing initiatives.
The Copyright Officer will also serve as an important University resource on fair use and other copyright issues by working closely with the Office of the General Counsel on copyright issues, educating faculty, staff, and students about copyright (through workshops, websites, consultations, etc.), and helping members of the campus community to understand and apply both fair use and other principles of copyright, as well as the process to obtain permission to use others' works, when necessary.
The Copyright Office will supervise staff, including one .5 FTE Associate Library Copyright Officer and will work closely with that position in developing services and programs for the UM community.
· Demonstrated knowledge of copyright and scholarly communication issues within higher education.
· A relevant advanced degree or combination of such degree(s) and experience and/or work experience in the area of copyright and scholarly communication.
· Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
· Strong service orientation.
· Collegial, team-focused, and management-oriented.
Benefits and Salary:
As a professional appointment within the University of Michigan University Library, this position offers full benefits and opportunities for professional development and travel. The salary will be commensurate with the successful candidate's qualifications and experience.
Retirement Options:
TIAA-CREF or Fidelity Investments
Application Process:
Send cover letter and resume by US Mail to:
Robert Campe
Library Human Resources
404 Hatcher Graduate Library North
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1205
or email cover letter and resume to firstname.lastname@example.com
Call 734 764-2546 with questions or for further information.
Application Deadline:
Review of applications will begin on 1/23/09 and continue until the position is filled.
The University of Michigan is a non-discriminatory, affirmative action employer.
Head, Emerging Technologies and Services
Department Description
The Emerging Technologies and Services Department supports the technology needs of the Libraries' users and staff. The department oversees the Libraries' technology infrastructure, including the information commons and classroom technologies, document delivery and interlibrary loan technologies, the Libraries' web site and production technologies. ETS provides support for the Libraries' UNIX, Linux, and Windows servers.
The position oversees seven positions. The Head of ETS interacts with other information technology departments on campus and is a member of the Libraries' management team.
Position Responsibilities
The position reports to the University Librarian and serves on the Libraries' management team. In collaboration with the Libraries' Gray Family Chair for Innovative Library Services, the Head of Emerging Technologies and Services has responsibility for researching and monitoring new trends in information technology and when appropriate recommending their incorporation into the Libraries' services. As a member of the Libraries' management team, the position advances the Libraries through the strategic planning, development, implementation and maintenance of digital library tools and services. The position ensures that the Libraries' technology infrastructure supports the needs of the Libraries' users and staff.
Required Qualifications
1) A Masters degree from an ALA-accredited program or an advanced degree from a computer science/information science program, as well as three or more years experience working in libraries or an academic setting.
2) Two years of supervisory experience.
3) Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
4) Demonstrated leadership skills.
5) Demonstrated ability to work effectively and collegially with a diverse population.
Preferred Qualifications
1) Demonstrated experience in digital library technology development and implementation.
2) Proven ability to plan and implement information technology services within a library setting.
Minimum salary for this position is $60,000. For more information, and to apply for the position, go to http://oregonstate.edu/jobs/. The posting number is 0003652.. For full consideration, apply by January 31, 2009.
Dean, Indiana University Kokomo Library
The complete advertisement may be found at: http://www.iuk.edu/~kohr/jobs.shtml
Please send a cover letter that addresses the qualifications addressed in the advertisement; a one page (or less) statement regarding an innovative change in a library you facilitated and the role you played; a detailed resume; and the names of three professional references with contact information (mailing and e-mail addresses and telephone numbers). Applications should be limited to 12 pages including documentation. Please send the information required by email to the Chair of the Library Dean Search Committee at firstname.lastname@example.com. The application materials should be submitted in PDF format or Microsoft Word or Excel attachments. The successful candidate will be required to undergo a background check mandated by the state and to submit an official transcript noting conferral of terminal degree.
Thursday, December 18, 2008
Digital Applications Librarian
Friday, December 12, 2008
Dean of Library
The Dean of the Library will report to the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs of NCF and will coordinate with the Dean of Libraries of USF in Tampa, particularly on matters relating to service to faculty and students at USF S-M. The successful candidate will be responsible for all facets of the operation of the Library, both ongoing operations (including Library staff, budgets, patron services, space, collections, digital resources, information technology, relationships with cooperating libraries within the State University System), and future operations (strategic planning, space and renovation planning, enhancement of technological library services , implementation of a Smart Library grant to catalog and deliver image, sound and similar digital files, and otherwise position the library to respond to needs and opportunities of the next decades). S/he will also participate with the New College Library Association, a philanthropic support organization, in fund-raising efforts on behalf of the Library. Compensation will be competitive.
The Dean of the Library must have the ability to develop and to articulate a forward-looking vision for academic libraries in the 21st century. S/he must have a Master's Degree in Library or Information Science from an ALA accredited program (with an additional advanced degree preferred) and a record of scholarly achievement and professional engagement commensurate with the level of the position. Candidates should have had successful administrative and financial management experience in an academic library, preferably for at least five years, a thorough understanding of the use of technology in a library setting, a service orientation, a collegial leadership style, and an understanding of and respect for diversity in the library and the institutions it serves. Excellent communication skills are required for this important position. The successful candidate will be expected to cultivate an organizational climate based upon respect, service, open communication, and cooperation, and will develop and execute a strategic plan to support the missions and visions of NCF and USF S-M and that of the Library. Demonstrated success in fundraising and skills in building and developing donor relations are desirable.
A more detailed job description may be found at http://library.ncf.edu/dean-position. Additional information about NCF is at www.ncf.edu and about USF S-M is at http://www.sarasota.usf.edu/. The Jane Bancroft Cook Library home page is http://library.ncf.edu/. Application materials should consist of: a letter of application addressing the characteristics and experience (required and preferred) listed in the preceding paragraph, a current Curriculum Vitae; and names and contact information for four references with an indication of the capacity in which each of these individuals knows the applicant. Application materials should be sent to Ms. Kristi Fecteau by e-mail at email@example.com or by post at Division of Social Sciences, New College of Florida, 5800 Bay Shore Road, Sarasota, FL 34243. Consideration of applications will begin on February 1, 2009 and continue until the position is filled. Applications received prior to February 1, 2009 are assured of receiving full consideration.
For disability accommodations, please contact Ms. Kristi Fecteau a minimum of five (5) days in advance of need at 941.487.4380. New College of Florida is an EEO/AA/ADA employer. New College regulations require all employees successfully pass a background investigation, which includes fingerprinting.
Head of Technical Services
Raynor Memorial Libraries
Position: Head of Technical Services
Reports to: Dean of Libraries
Marquette University, Raynor Memorial Libraries seek an innovative and dynamic librarian with strong leadership and managerial skills for the position of Head of Technical Services which is comprised of the newly merged Acquisitions, Cataloging and Serials Departments. Reporting to the Dean of Libraries, this position sets strategic direction for acquisitions, cataloging, metadata creation, authority control, database maintenance and physical processing of all library materials including digital resources; manages a department of seven librarians (direct supervision) and fourteen support staff; responds to and anticipates user needs; plans for future activities and projects in accordance with new developments in resource discovery; serves as a member of Leadership Council, and collaborates with colleagues in library-wide planning, budgeting and policy development.
Marquette University is an independent, Catholic, Jesuit doctoral-granting institution with an enrollment of 12,000 located near downtown Milwaukee. Two adjacent and connected library buildings seat 2,150 and house a 1.7 million volume collection, 300 networked resources, and over 22,000 electronic journals. http://www.marquette.edu/library/
- Masters' degree in Library and Information Science from an ALA accredited library school
- A minimum five years of managerial experience in technical services in an academic or research library
- Demonstrated leadership skills
- Knowledge of standards, trends, and best practices in technical services
- Experience supervising full time staff
- Knowledge of new library technologies and experience with integrated library system technical services modules
- Evidence of utilizing innovative approaches to workflow design
- Ability to interact effectively with a broad range of staff within the Library, the University and in collaborative initiatives with other institutions
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and listening skills
- Commitment to diversity
- Record of professional activity in areas related to position responsibilities
- Experience managing digital projects
Appointment will be made at the Associate or full Librarian rank.
For full consideration, submit application online by March 2, 2009 to the University's application site: https://careers.marquette.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=51900
Instructional Designer Social Science Librarian
join our forward-looking organization as an Instructional Designer Social Science
Librarian. Reporting to the Head of Undergraduate Learning & Library
Information Access, the position supports the instruction and research needs of
the OSU community.
This is a full-time, 12-month, tenure-track, faculty appointment. The position is expected to be filled at the Assistant Professor level; however, outstanding candidates at the Associate Professor level will also be considered. Salary is commensurate with education and experience. Competitive benefits. For a complete announcement, qualifications and application procedure see http://oregonstate.edu/jobs. Posting #0003583. Closing Date: 01/15/09. OSU is an AA/EOE.
Associate Dean for Information Resources
The College of Law is seeking an Associate Dean for Information Resources, with primary responsibilities for the Law Library. The Associate Dean will have significant responsibility for the development of the collection, for the hiring and supervision of professional, technical, and support staff, and for the management of the information resources of the law library. The Associate Dean may also play an instructional role in the legal research curriculum of the College of Law and, depending upon qualification, in other curricular offerings.
Substantial experience as director of an academic law library is preferred. Candidates, in addition to holding a J.D. and a degree in library sciences, should have the credentials for a tenured or tenure-track appointment, which would include significant professional accomplishments and some publications. The Associate Dean for Information Resources will be a member of the faculty of law; tenure, when awarded, will be in the Law Library.
Review of applications will begin on January 12, 2009. Salary will be competitive and commensurate with experience.
Submit nominations and applications to:
Professor Scott Norberg
Chair, Faculty Appointments Committee
Florida International University
College of Law
Miami, FL 33199
Statement: FIU is a Member of the State University System of Florida
FIU is an Affirmative Action/Equal Access/Equal Opportunity Employer
Wednesday, December 10, 2008
Head of Public Services
Position: Head of Public Services
School: FIU College of Law Library
City: Miami, Florida
Salary: $75,000 - $85,000
Position No : 33357
Status: full time
Posted: 12/01/08
Deadline: 01/30/09
Florida International University College of Law Library seeks an experienced Head of Public Services who will supervise the public services department; assist in collection development; spend significant time providing reference and information services; and be actively involved in teaching legal research to law students. For the complete position profile and instructions on how to apply please visit: https://www.fiujobs.org
Only complete applications are guaranteed to be reviewed.
For additional information call 305-348-8019.
Statement: FIU is a Member of the State University System of Florida
FIU is an Affirmative Action/Equal Access/Equal Opportunity Employer
Library Director - Prince George's County (MD) Memorial Library System
Responsibilities. The Director of the Prince George's County Memorial Library System reports to a seven-member Board of Trustees and has overall responsibility for developing and maintaining an effective program of library services for the County. Overall responsibilities include: developing, monitoring, and implementing a strategic planning process resulting in a shared vision for the Library; proposing recommendations and implementing Board policies and effective operating procedures; developing and maintaining effective internal and external communications; providing sound fiscal management while strengthening current funding sources and seeking additional revenue sources; organizing and administering the System's resources to carry out its strategic goals; and representing the Library on a variety of county, state and national committees and projects. Additional information on the Library and area can be found at www.gossagesager.com/pgcmlslinks.htm.
Minimum Qualifications. A master's degree in library science from an ALA accredited program and a minimum of seven years of progressively responsible public library experience with at least five years of executive level experience in an urban or suburban library. Essential attributes include: vision and creativity; skill in leading a diverse team of talented professionals to achieve high standards in setting and meeting established goals; political acumen; thorough knowledge of budgeting and financial management; collaboration and consensus-building skills; and a solid understanding of philosophy, trends and "best practices" in the library and information technology fields. Proven experience reporting to a policy-making board, collaborating with county or municipal officials and working in a union environment is highly desirable.
Compensation. Starting salary range $135,000-165,000 (negotiable, dependent upon experience and qualifications) with an outstanding fringe benefits package.
To Apply Or Obtain Further Information. Prince George's County Memorial Library System Board of Library Trustees requests all inquiries, nominations and applications be forwarded to the library executive search firm of Gossage Sager Associates. For additional information or to apply send a cover letter and current resume via e-mail to email@example.com. This position closes January 31, 2009.
Director of Technical Services
For more information, please visit http://www.library.unlv.edu/employment.html
UNLV is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity educator and employer committed to excellence through diversity.
Library Director
Are you a developing library leader looking for the excitement and growth potential of your next challenge? If so, the William Jeanes Memorial Library of Whitemarsh Township (PA), may have what you want—an opportunity to serve as its next Library Director. The Board is looking for a dynamic professional who, in addition to managing overall library operations, will work closely with the seven-member Board of Directors to finalize and implement a facility renovation and expansion plan.
The William Jeanes Memorial Library, a nonprofit corporation, serves the 17,000 residents of Whitemarsh Township (Montgomery County). Guided by a seven-member appointed Board, the Library staff (currently 10FTE), with an annual budget of $600,000, operates a single, 11,000-square-foot 1971 facility circulating 100,000 items per year. A substantial portion of the library's budget is funded by the Township, with additional contributions from the Friends of the Library, individual gifts, grants and an annual allocation of Commonwealth Library funds. Whitemarsh Township (14.53 square miles) is home to excellent public and private schools, preserved open space, historic sites, and beautiful public recreation facilities including the Schuylkill River. It is immediately adjacent to Philadelphia and linked by a network of roads and public transit routes.
The successful candidate must have excellent communication skills that inspire, motivate and engage the community, Board, staff, elected officials and potential donors in developing and implementing a shared vision for enhanced library service. Desired skills and experience will include: strategic planning, budget preparation, facilities and space planning, library technology, fundraising and grant writing, and working with library staff and volunteers. Additional information on the William Jeanes Memorial Library and the community is available at William Jeanes Memorial Library.
Minimum qualifications for the position include an MLS or MLIS from an ALA-accredited school, a minimum of five years of progressively responsible public library experience including a least three years supervising a public library department or directing a smaller public library, and a strong knowledge of library administration with financial experience, knowledge of library technologies, and significant staff development and management experience desired.
Compensation: Hiring salary range $60,000-$70,000 with a competitive benefits package.
For further information: Contact Dan Bradbury at firstname.lastname@example.com. This opportunity will close January 18, 2009. To apply, please send a cover letter and current resume as attachments via email to: email@example.com.
Thursday, December 4, 2008
Science & Engineering Librarian (#248)
Information Literacy Librarian
The Ames Library offers a learning environment that is conducive to interaction, consultation, study, and reflection, dedicated to serving the scholarly needs of the IllinoisWesleyanUniversity community. Opened in 2002, the library facility comprises 103,000 square feet on five levels, with a diverse collection of over 400,000 volumes. The Thorpe Digital Center supports campus-wide digital resources and services, providing expert assistance with projects integrating video, audio, image and textual content. The Library personnel consist of nine full-time faculty librarians and twelve full-time support staff.
Responsibilities: Reporting to the University Librarian, the Information Literacy Librarian
• Coordinates and promotes the Library's instruction program and its assessment;
• Actively pursues partnerships with campus programs and departments and seeks opportunities to integrate library resources and instruction into academic and special programs;
• Develops alternative service models to assist students and faculty and encourages use of the library as a resource;
• Seeks ways to provide training and support for library faculty to enhance their skills in working with students and with faculty to improve the undergraduate academic experience, both inside the classroom and beyond;
• Leads or participates in the design, development, maintenance, and evaluation of web-deliverable interactive learning objects, instructional modules, streaming audio/video, and other online instructional materials via the library's website.
Shared Responsibilities:
• Participates in strategic planning, collection development, and general reference, including some nights and weekends;
• Serves as library liaison to negotiated academic units.
Required Qualifications:
• MLS degree from an ALA-accredited school or equivalent;
• Demonstrable enjoyment of and passion for teaching, investigating new lines of pedagogy and relationships to fully integrate information literacy into the campus community;
• Extensive knowledge of current issues of library instruction and pedagogy, and demonstrated skill in leading others in meeting the challenges of providing reference and instructional services;
• Skills to develop relevant and engaging instruction materials in collaboration with others;
• Knowledge of print and electronic reference sources, as well as skill in searching web-based resources;
• Strong commitment to excellence in serving undergraduates;
• An ability to understand and communicate the library user experience to others;
• Ability to work well independently and collaboratively with faculty members and colleagues, administrative staff, and students;
• Demonstrable evidence of effective initiative, project planning, management, and completion of innovative instruction programs;
• This is a faculty position requiring evidence of the ability to conduct scholarly research and engage in professional service.
Desired qualifications:
• One to three years post-MLS experience in teaching or instruction in an academic setting;
• Participation in the ACRL Immersion program;
• Strong liberal arts background;
• Excellent analytical, interpersonal and communication skills, initiative and flexibility;
• Experience with emerging technologies or social networking software as they apply to enhancing library services.
Appointment: Twelve-month, tenure-track appointment, TIAA-CREF and other benefits. We anticipate hiring at the rank of Assistant Professor.
Application: A letter of application addressing your interest in the position, commitment to student learning, and interest in Illinois Wesleyan University; CV; and names of three references should be addressed to:
Information Literacy Librarian Search
c/o University Librarian's Office
Illinois Wesleyan University
P.O. Box 2899
Bloomington, IL 61702-2899.
Applications can also be e-mailed to Christine Horner, Office of the University Librarian, firstname.lastname@example.com. Screening of application will begin January 5, 2009, and continue until the position is filled.
Illinois Wesleyan University is an Equal Opportunity Employer Committed to a Diverse Work Force.
Head of Digital Services & Systems (Tenure-Track)
Management of the Digital Services & Systems Department and supervision of two faculty librarians and two staff members responsible for administration of all digital systems deployed by the Olin Library, including the Sirsi Integrated Library System (ILS), Serials Solutions Knowledge base, and 360 Suite, the library's web presence, EZProxy, ILLiad, RefWorks, ContentDM, Turnitin, and all third-party vendor online resources (article databases etc.) In line with the library's strategic plan, integrate all library systems and maintain awareness of developing opportunities for integration within and outside the library. Work closely with Public Services, Technical Services, and Special Collections & Archives to implement and develop digital services, systems and resources. Maintain awareness of trends in ILS and other library systems and advise librarians on library technology choices. Maintain a close working relationship with appropriate Information Technology personnel. Assess needs and coordinate library technology training for all library personnel. Oversee interlibrary loan and collection development operations of the Olin Library and develop ways to integrate data generated by both operations into the planning and assessment of library operations. Oversee the maintenance all usage, licensing, and budgetary data concerning library operations and effectively incorporate this data into library management, planning, and liaison.
Like all full time librarians at Rollins, the successful candidate will participate in direct service to users including reference, instruction, and liaison with academic departments. The level and extent of participation varies based on other assigned responsibilities.
MLS from an ALA accredited library school or an equivalent degree is required. Preferred qualifications include supervisory experience and Sirsi ILS administration experience or Solaris/Unix experience and scripting or programming experience with shell and perl scripts.
The successful candidate will demonstrate most if not all of the following knowledge, skills, and abilities: the potential to lead and manage a department, the ability to effectively plan projects from vision to evaluation, the ability to deal with and lead change in a rapidly developing library environment, the ability to communicate well orally and in writing; ability to interact with the public effectively and courteously, the ability to work in a team environment and independently, an appreciation for the liberal arts and the role of the library in higher education, skills in the implementation and administration of a variety of computer software used in the library; demonstrated knowledge and experience with web-based resources, the ability to collect, manage, and communicate numerical information accurately and clearly, enthusiasm for teaching and experience with information literacy instruction with groups and individuals, and the potential to present, publish, or otherwise contribute to the library profession.
This is a twelve month appointment. Rollins offers a competitive salary with outstanding benefits featuring health, life and dental insurance, generous paid time off, generous retirement contribution after one year, and full tuition waiver for employees, spouses and children.
Rollins College was recently ranked 17th best in the Orlando Sentinel's 2008 Top 100 Companies for Working Families annual competition. Compiled by the Orlando Sentinel and published in the newspaper's Florida magazine special section, the Top 100 list honors the local companies who are most committed to family-friendly benefits.
Rollins is committed to equal opportunity, social justice, and to diversity as a college and as a workplace. We actively seek candidates from under-represented groups to join us in this work. The Rollins College of Arts & Sciences is currently revising its curriculum and including an expanded role for information literacy. For the fourth consecutive year, Rollins ranks as the number one master's level university in the south, as rated by the U.S. News & World Report. Rollins is an independent liberal arts institution with a total enrollment of 3,600 located in Winter Park, near Orlando FL.
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. To apply, please visit www.rollinsjobs.com
Through its mission, Rollins College is committed to creating a fully inclusive, just community that embraces multiculturalism; persons of color and other historically under-represented groups are therefore encouraged to apply. The College's non-discrimination policy is inclusive of sexual orientation, and Rollins offers domestic partner benefits.
Monday, December 1, 2008
Education Reference Librarian and Assistant Professor
Under the direction of the Head of Outreach and Information Services, the successful candidate will:
- Provide in-person and virtual reference services at a general reference desk, some evening hours required.
- Provide instruction, including web content and online tutorials, for the School of Education and other departments as assigned.
- Provide liaison and collection development for the School of Education and other departments as assigned.
- Participate in a general library instruction program supporting composition and Freshmen Seminar courses
- Participate in library committees as assigned.
Qualifications: ALA accredited master's degree by date of employment; degree in a social science discipline, knowledge of or experience with educational research sources; excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills; knowledge of or course-work in reference methods and/or resources; strong knowledge of emerging technologies, and the ability to apply these technologies to a diverse range of library applications.
The position is a 12-month, tenure-track faculty appointment reporting to the Head of Outreach and Information Services, position available January 1, 2009. Minimum annual salary is $38,000.
Apply online at http://jobs.olemiss.edu/. Applicants must include a letter of application, vita, and the names, addresses, phone numbers, and e-mail addresses of three current professional references. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
The University of Mississippi is an EEO/AA/Title VI/Section504/ADA/ADEA employer.
The University of Mississippi is located in historic Oxford, a thriving community offering a wide range of literary, musical and cultural activities. For more information about the University and the community, please visit http://www.olemiss.edu/community/index.html
Tuesday, November 25, 2008
Science & Engineering Librarian
The Science and Engineering Librarian
Monthly salary: $ 3833 negotiable depending on qualifications.
Purpose of position: The Science/Engineering Librarian serves as liaison to assigned departments within the Colleges of Science and Engineering; contribute to and supports the Library's mission to foster and promote quality learning, teaching, and research.
Essential functions: Serves as subject liaison for promotion and outreach of library services and resources for the departments of biology, mathematics, computer science, materials science and electrical engineering. Provides general reference while maintaining a service desk area, also provides complex and/or consultative reference research assistance in assigned subject areas including virtual reference. Maintains collection development management of the reference collection of assigned subject areas in both print and digital formats including grant resources. Creates and delivers innovative instruction sessions using current and evolving technologies and active learning strategies that support classroom/online learning. Develops subject and topical web-based guides of general and specialized library resources, including course guides in collaboration with teaching faculty in assigned subject areas. Maintains knowledge of and engages in the efforts to promote scholarly communication, open access and digital repositories. Assists in coverage of the circulation desk due to a combined service point. Attends training/professional seminars at the local, regional, and national levels to maintain knowledge of current issues in academic librarianship.
Marginal/Incidental functions: Serves on departmental, library and university committees and task forces as appropriate. Other functions as assigned.
Required qualifications: Master's degree in library or information science from an American Library Association accredited program. Knowledge of technology in the design and delivery of research services and instruction. Current knowledge of print and electronic resources and collection management techniques. Knowledge of the research process and evolving models and practices of scholarly communication. Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively in teams and in a culturally diverse and changing environment. Excellent interpersonal, organizational, verbal and written communication skills. Demonstrated organizational and time management skills. Competency with MS Outlook; MS Office; Windows Operating System and file management.
Preferred qualifications: Public service experience in an academic library. Experience providing effective reference service and library instruction to a diverse community of users. Experience with collection management in one of the assigned subject areas. Creativity and experience designing instructional and informational materials, both in print and online. Experience with bibliographic management software, specifically Refworks. Experience with course management software such as WebCT or Blackboard. Knowledge of current trends and practices in GIS. Knowledge of circulation duties using an integrated library system. Additional degree in a relevant discipline.
Working conditions: May work around standard office conditions. Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation. Lifting and moving. Security Sensitive; criminal background check conducted.
Applicants MUST apply online at www.uta.edu/jobs. For questions and assistance, call 817-272-3461. This job may close at any time. Please check www.uta.edu/jobs for a list of currently open positions. UTA is an EO/AA employer.
Department Head - Alaska Polar Regions
The Alaska & Polar Regions Collections (APR) house the world's largest collection of Alaskana and is a leader in Polar research materials, with an emphasis on the Arctic. APR serves a local, national, and international research community with 150,000 monograph and serial volumes; 11,000 rare books and maps; approximately 15,000 linear feet of archives and manuscripts; more than 1,000,000 photographs, approx. 1 million feet of historical moving image footage, and over 10,000 hours of oral history recordings. The department consists of ten units and special projects: archives and manuscripts, oral history (including the Jukebox project), Alaskana and rare books, the Alaska Film Archives, the Alaska & Polar Periodical Index, Alaska's Digital Archives, the digital photo lab, micrographics, the ANSCA project, and the Rasmuson Translation Series project staffed by 28.25 FTE, including 4 faculty members.
Founded in 1917, UAF is a land-sea-space grant institution and the flagship campus of the University of Alaska system. The on-campus population of approximately 7,000 undergraduate and graduate students includes a high percentage of Alaska Native, Native American, and international students along with a wide variety of other ethnic backgrounds, and a substantial number of non-traditional students, making UAF a richly diverse academic setting. UAF is also home to award-winning affiliates of the Public Broadcasting System and National Public Radio, and the Museum of the North natural history, cultural, and fine arts museum.
Fairbanks, Alaska is known as the "Golden Heart City" because of our multicultural community and the people of Fairbanks are known for their generosity of spirit, hospitality, and friendliness. We have a unique blend of diversity from our arts to our wilderness, our vibrant business and trade to our outdoor and sports activities.
We enjoy the most beautiful extremes of nature, with summer days filled with endless sunshine, and wintry nights aglow with spectacular shows provided by the dancing Northern Lights. We are proud to call the City of Fairbanks our home.
James Huesmann, Dean of Libraries, will be available in person during the ALA midwinter conference January 23 – 28, 2009, Denver, CO.
For full consideration, please have your applications submitted no later than January 15, 2009. Advertised salary $75,000 - $95,000; salary commensurate with experience.
For a full job description and to apply online, please visit http://www.uakjobs.com/applicants/Central?quickFind=65239
Or search UAKJOBS.com for posting number 0056582
UAF is an equal opportunity employer and educational institution.
Director, Rare Book School Charlottesville, VA
The search committee invites applicants with a distinguished record of accomplishment in fields relevant to the mission of the RBS and is prepared to recommend the appropriate senior academic or administrative appointment at the University of Virginia for the successful candidate at a salary commensurate with experience.
To apply online, complete a Candidate Profile and attach a letter of application, CV, and contact information for three (3) references through Jobs@UVA (https://jobs.virginia.edu); search on Posting Number 0602716. Review of applications will begin November 15, 2008; however, the position will remain open to applications until filled.
For more information, contact: Beverly Lynch, Professor, Graduate School of Education & Information Studies, UCLA 241 GSEIS Building, Mailbox 951520, 300 North Charles E. Young Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90095-1520 (310) 206-4294 email@example.com
The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
County Librarian
Qualifications required are a Masters of Library Science (MLS) degree from an American Library Association accredited library school, preferably with additional study, library, business, and/or public administration.
Fort Bend County offers a competitive salary with excellent benefits and retirement package. Apply online at www.fortbendcounty.jobs (http://www.fortbendcounty.jobs/ ).Ernestine G. WareHR GeneralistFort Bend Human Resources281-344-3956fax 281-341-8615
Information Services Librarian
The University of Southern California (USC) Norris Medical Library seeks an energetic, innovative, service-oriented individual for a reference librarian position. The Norris Medical Library is an academic research library serving the Schools and Departments of Medicine, Pharmacy, Occupational and Physical Therapy. The library has a strong emphasis on providing access to a wide variety of electronic information resources, and educating faculty, students, and staff through seminars on Internet resources, presentation software, database searching, evidence-based health care, personal digital assistants, and bibliographic management. The library staff of 37.64 FTE includes 12.8 librarians. For additional information, see the library's web pages www.usc.edu/nml.
· Participate in all reference and information services, including reference desk, consultation services, performing online searches, assisting users to develop search strategies, and answering online reference questions. Share responsibility for updating library web pages.
· Participate in an extensive program for user education with emphasis on developing course content and materials for providing instruction in computer-based information systems, the Internet, and the use of library resources. Provide curriculum-based class instruction in informatics and evidence-based medicine for medical and other health sciences students and grading student assignments.
· Participate in library's liaison program by promoting information resources and library services and initiating new programs for those in the clinical setting.
· Take part in special projects, e.g., the promotion of personal digital assistants among health care professionals; the development of web tutorials and educational modules to expand our educational program to on-demand instruction.
QUALIFICATIONS MLS from an ALA-accredited library school. Strong oral and written communication and computer skills. Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with culturally diverse library users and adult learners. Demonstrated creativity and initiative. Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
SALARY/STATUS Beginning salary between $48,500 - $54,500 depending on experience. This position is in a continuing-appointment track, the USC Libraries equivalent to tenure.
BENEFITS 37½ hour week; 22 days vacation; paid sick leave; disability plan; retirement plan (TIAA/CREF and other options); tuition assistance; paid medical, dental and life insurance; credit union; group auto and homeowner's insurance available.
Send resume or direct inquiries to: Daniel Grande
Administrative Office, Room 105
Norris Medical Library
University of Southern California
2003 Zonal Avenue
Los Angeles, California 90089-9130
Tel: (323) 442‑1130, Fax: (323) 442‑2937
Email: firstname.lastname@example.com
Head of Research and Instructional Services
FIT/Gladys Marcus Library
Head of Research and Instructional Services
The Fashion Institute of Technology seeks a creative and dynamic librarian with strong leadership and customer service skills for the position of Head of Research and Instructional Services for the FIT Gladys Marcus Library. We are seeking a candidate who will develop innovative library outreach services and will integrate current and emerging technologies in all research and instructional services. This senior position will lead instruction, reference and research services, user education, and outreach.
- ALA-accredited MLS and two years of management experience in academic library reference and instruction
- A positive attitude and enthusiasm for an evolving environment
- Proven leadership abilities and effective communication skills
- Experience with supervising and evaluating personnel
- Knowledge of information literacy concepts, trends, and standards
- Familiarity with a variety of teaching concepts, learning styles, and instructional technologies to enhance all forms of library instruction, services, and assessment
- Commitment to communicating effectively with a diverse student body, faculty, and staff
Review of resumes will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Qualified candidates should forward a letter of interest, resume and names, addresses and telephone numbers of three references to: Human Resources, FIT, Seventh Avenue at 27th Street, New York City 10001-5992 or e-mail to firstname.lastname@example.com. Electronic submission is preferred. Successful completion of an on-campus interview, including a presentation on a relevant topic, to be determined by the search committee, is also required. You may view a complete job description at www.fitnyc.edu/jobs.
Monday, November 24, 2008
Part Time Library Assistant I
$18.15 - $25.50 per hour DOQ
Located at the northern tip of the Las Vegas Valley, North Las Vegas is one of the nation's fastest growing large cities. North Las Vegas is characterized by its friendly atmosphere, development opportunities, civic pride and responsive government. The 82.1 square-mile City is surrounded by majestic mountains, desert valleys and an underlying current of dynamic growth. Sunshine is enjoyed 86% of the year with an average daily temperature of 78 degrees. A unique community to live, work and play, North Las Vegas has something for everyone including vacation, recreational, cultural and historical attractions. We are seeking exceptional individuals to perform entry level clerical duties, including checking materials in and out, issuing library cards, collecting and recording overdue fines, categorizing and returning books to shelves, maintaining orderly appearance of library, and may be involved in mending and repairing damaged books. Position requires a High school diploma or GED, plus one (1) year of clerical experience, preferably in a library. Completion of two (2) years of college is highly desired.
Position closes on December 4, 2008. If this exciting and challenging career opportunity interests you, please submit your completed City application by the closing date in person, via mail or on-line at our website. www.cityofnorthlasvegas.com. For more information, please contact City of North Las Vegas Human Resources Department 2225 Civic Center Drive, Ste. 226, North Las Vegas, NV 89030. Please call (702) 633-1500 for more information. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and we welcome candidates from diverse backgrounds.
Library Assistant II
We offer:
- A 4-Day work week
- Fully paid City Retirement Plan
- No State Income Tax
- No social security taxes
- Fully paid Medical, Dental & Vision
- Excellent vacation/holiday leave plan
$37,585-$53,184 annually DOQ
Located at the northern tip of the Las Vegas Valley, North Las Vegas is one of the nation's fastest growing large cities. North Las Vegas is characterized by its friendly atmosphere, development opportunities, civic pride and responsive government. The 82.1 square-mile City is surrounded by majestic mountains, desert valleys and an underlying current of dynamic growth. Sunshine is enjoyed 86% of the year with an average daily temperature of 78 degrees. A unique community to live, work and play, North Las Vegas has something for everyone including vacation, recreational, cultural and historical attractions. We are seeking an exceptional individual to perform paraprofessional library duties which include library reference, public assistance services, reader services and circulation relative to children's services and adult services. Position requires a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, plus one (1) year of library experience. Depending upon area assigned, experience required in adult services or children's services. Equivalency: Five years of library experience in either of the above areas may be substituted for the bachelor's degree and the experience listed above.
Position closes on December 4, 2008. If this exciting and challenging career opportunity interests you, please submit your completed City application by the closing date in person, via mail or on-line at our website. www.cityofnorthlasvegas.com. For more information, please contact City of North Las Vegas Human Resources Department 2225 Civic Center Drive, Ste. 226, North Las Vegas, NV 89030. Please call (702) 633-1500 for more information. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and we welcome candidates from diverse backgrounds.
Public Services Librarian - Childrens's Area
We offer:
- A 4-Day work week
- Fully paid City Retirement Plan
- No State Income Tax
- No social security taxes
- Fully paid Medical, Dental & Vision
- Excellent vacation/holiday leave plan
$57,519-$83,402 annually DOQ
Located at the northern tip of the Las Vegas Valley, North Las Vegas is one of the nation's fastest growing large cities. North Las Vegas is characterized by its friendly atmosphere, development opportunities, civic pride and responsive government. The 82.1 square-mile City is surrounded by majestic mountains, desert valleys and an underlying current of dynamic growth. Sunshine is enjoyed 86% of the year with an average daily temperature of 78 degrees. A unique community to live, work and play, North Las Vegas has something for everyone including vacation, recreational, cultural and historical attractions. We are seeking an exceptional individual to perform professional librarian and administrative duties within a specialized field in the operation of the library system. The current open position is in the Children Services area. Position requires a Master's degree in Library Science from a college or university accredited by the American Library Association, plus three (3) years experience as a professional librarian. Experience must be in children services. The NLV Library District serves a diverse community of 215,000 residents providing reference services and materials, popular materials, public access computers, children's services, a Spanish collection, as well as programming for adults, children and families.
Position closes on December 4, 2008. If this exciting and challenging career opportunity interests you, please submit your completed City application by the closing date in person, via mail or on-line at our website. www.cityofnorthlasvegas.com. For more information, please contact City of North Las Vegas Human Resources Department 2225 Civic Center Drive, Ste. 226, North Las Vegas, NV 89030. Please call (702) 633-1500 for more information. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and we welcome candidates from diverse backgrounds.
Associate Librarian
We offer:
- A 4-Day work week
- Fully paid City Retirement Plan
- No State Income Tax
- No social security taxes
- Fully paid Medical, Dental & Vision
- Excellent vacation/holiday leave plan
$50,355-$72,511 annually DOQ
Located at the northern tip of the Las Vegas Valley, North Las Vegas is one of the nation's fastest growing large cities. North Las Vegas is characterized by its friendly atmosphere, development opportunities, civic pride and responsive government. The 82.1 square-mile City is surrounded by majestic mountains, desert valleys and an underlying current of dynamic growth. Sunshine is enjoyed 86% of the year with an average daily temperature of 78 degrees. A unique community to live, work and play, North Las Vegas has something for everyone including vacation, recreational, cultural and historical attractions. We are seeking an exceptional individual to perform professional librarian and administrative duties within a specialized field in the operation of the library system. Position requires a Master's Degree in Library Science from a College or University accredited by the American Library Association, plus two (2) years experience in a paraprofessional or professional capacity involving reference and reader advisory services and/or special program development or other technical library work. The NLV Library District serves a diverse community of 215,000 residents providing reference services and materials, popular materials, public access computers, children's services, a Spanish collection, as well as programming for adults, children and families.
Position closes on December 4, 2008. If this exciting and challenging career opportunity interests you, please submit your completed City application by the closing date in person, via mail or on-line at our website. www.cityofnorthlasvegas.com. For more information, please contact City of North Las Vegas Human Resources Department 2225 Civic Center Drive, Ste. 226, North Las Vegas, NV 89030. Please call (702) 633-1500 for more information. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and we welcome candidates from diverse backgrounds.
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
Cataloging Librarian
Loyola Marymount, founded in 1911, is a comprehensive university in the mainstream of American Catholic higher education. Located on the west side of Los Angeles overlooking the Pacific Ocean, LMU is one of the nation's 28 Jesuit colleges and universities and five Marymount institutions. It serves 5,400 undergraduates and over 2,500 graduate students in the Colleges/Schools of Liberal Arts, Science and Engineering, Business Administration, Communication and Fine Arts, Film and Television, Education, and Law. Loyola Marymount seeks professionally outstanding applicants who value its mission and share its commitment to academic excellence, the education of the whole person, and the building of a just society. LMU is an equal opportunity institution actively working to promote an intercultural learning community. The university recently broke ground on a new library which will open in Fall 2009.
We seek candidates who typically possess a Master's degree in Library Science from a program accredited by the American Library Association (A.L.A.). Minimum of two years cataloging experience, with at least one-year professional-level cataloging experience (including internships) using OCLC or similar national bibliographic database; knowledge of MARC, AACR2, LC classification, LC subject headings. Preferred experience: audiovisual cataloging; creation and/or management of digital objects in various text, image, sound, and/or video formats; original cataloging; regulating headings in an online catalog; familiarity with INNOPAC; familiarity with one or more of the following metadata standards: Dublin Core, METS, MODS, EAD, TEI, VRA Core.
For additional details regarding this position, please visit our website. We offer a comprehensive benefits package. Interested candidates must apply online at http://jobs.lmu.edu (Reference #09-239).
Assistant Professor
The iSchool at Maryland (http://ischool.umd.edu) invites highly qualified individuals to apply for a tenure-track or tenured faculty position in an environment in which research and teaching share the highest priority; colleagues offer and expect collaboration in all phases of academic life; and rich resources support research and teaching.
Individuals who have expertise in one or more of the following areas are encouraged to submit an application.
School Library Media Youth Services
Public Libraries Children's/YA Literature
Instructional Design Information Literacy
The College enrolls approximately 450 students in three degree programs: a newly revised and approved interdisciplinary Ph.D., a growing Master of Information Management (MIM), and the highly respected Master of Library Science (MLS). It is home to nationally ranked programs in Archives and Records Management, School Library Media, and Children's Information Services and is known internationally for its vibrant program of interdisciplinary research in information access, retrieval, and use; digital libraries; and information policy and e-government. Faculty members conduct individual and collaborative research with partners on campus and beyond; several hold affiliate appointments in Computer Science, Education, and Applied Mathematics and Scientific Computation. Sponsored faculty research exceeds $2 million a year.
The MLS curriculum integrates the fundamental concepts of Information Environments, Context, Users, and Use; Information Access; Information Structure; Information Technology for user-oriented design and implementation of information systems and services; and Management for introducing, operating, and evaluating such systems and services. Our new colleague will contribute to the further development of all programs, weave his/her own courses into the curricula, and have the opportunity to teach in all programs offered by the College.
The tenure-track appointment is for nine months, with opportunities for grant-funded summer research and/or summer teaching.
The University of Maryland is a leading Carnegie Extensive Research University. Among its research centers are the world-renown Institute for Advanced Computer Studies (UMIACS), the Center for the Applied Study of Language (CASL), the Human-Computer Information Lab (HCIL), the College's Center for Information Policy and E-Government (CIPEG) (www.cip.umd.edu), the Center for the Advanced Study of Communities and Information (CASCI) (www.casci.umd.edu), and the new Center for Library Innovation. The University is located a few miles from Washington, DC, a major metropolitan region that is a center of the information industry.
Qualifications. Ph.D. or equivalent degree in information studies, library/information science, education, or a related field; demonstrated record of research accomplishments or demonstrated potential for research excellence; demonstrated record of attracting outside funding or demonstrated potential for attracting and managing outside funding; and evidence of or potential for effective and innovative teaching. Experience working in a school, public, or academic library is preferred.
Application Submission. For best consideration, submit applications prior to December 12, 2008. The position is expected to be filled no later than August 2009. Send application materials, including a CV, a letter of interest that clearly describes your primary area(s) of expertise and the specific contributions that you would make to the College, and a statement that outlines your research and teaching interests, by email to firstname.lastname@example.com. Applications also may be mailed to Faculty Search, College of Information Studies, 4105 Hornbake Library, South Wing, College Park, MD 20742-4345. All applications will be acknowledged electronically within 3 business days; however, it is the responsibility of the applicant to make sure that the materials were received.
The University of Maryland is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer.
Minorities and women are encouraged to apply.

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The Vesak pandal being organized by Daya Group of companies was opened by prime minister Ranil Wickremesinghe in front of the Group's head office at Pepiliyana in Nugegoda yesterday evening.
A large gathering including Buddhist clergy, ministers Daya Gamage and Wijedasa Rajapakshe, and deputy minister Dr. Anoma Gamage participated.
The pandal, on its 12th year, depicts 'Seelawa Nagaraja Jathakaya' this time.
The ice-cream Dansela given by staff of Daya Group was also opened.


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POC-S198, the 19" Slim Point-of-Care terminal, features IP54 enclosure which provides protection from water and dust, easy cleaning, and added safety for patients and clinicians. POC-S198 is delivered with Advantech's exclusive POC_Link remote management software, adding easy remote management capabilities to the specialized high-performance system. POC-S198 is designed for a wide array of applications from operating rooms and intensive care units, to nursing stations and other locations throughout a medical center.
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Memory Up to 16 GB DDR3 1600 MHz SDRAM
Graphics Controller Integrated Intel HD Graphics
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LCD MTBF 50,000 Hours
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2 x RS-232 (isolated)
1 x RS-232/422/485 (isolated) serial port
USB 2.0 Ports 4 3
DVI-I Ports 1 -
LAN Ports 2 x Gigabit Ethernet (isolated) interfaces (RJ-45) 1 x Gigabit Ethernet (isolated) interfaces (RJ-45)
Speakers 2 x 2W 2 x 2W
Storage HDD or SSD 1 x 2.5" SATA
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Washington County's records, some dating back 180 years, will be going electronic.
Commissioners this morning approved a contract with EdocTech for "back indexing" of deeds.
County Clerk Beth Rothermel said her office "is being innundated with requests from oil companies and deed companies," asking about specific information.
The county keeps its deeds and other records in books, although those have been "digitized" as a backup in case those books are destroyed, Rothermel told commissioners.
However, indexing that would allow for a quick search of records only go back to the 1940s.
"It's a very cumbersome thing. We've been trying to do this in our office, but it's such a long process and we can't devote a lot of time to it," said Rothermel.
A contract with ImageTech will "help us get further back," she told commissioners.
Indexing would allow online searches to be done using a key word such as a name.
The contract with ImageTech is for $93,559.
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Thursday, March 8
Homemade Organic Laundry Soap
36 comments:
- Ami w/AliLilly said...
I've been hearing a lot about this too. I really wanna try this and see if I like it too. It works on stains and everything?? OH and tennis balls in the dryer work great too. They even fluff up your towels.
- March 10, 2012 at 1:55 PM
- Michelle@Crazy For Crafts said...
Thanks for the great info! I have been thinking about trying something like this too. What kind of washer do you have? I'm wondering if it will be okay in a high efficiency washer?
Michelle@Crazy for Crafts
- March 12, 2012 at 1:22 PM
- Jewels@Joy-n-Jesus said...
oh wow! That is great! Maybe I will try this! Works good too; huh! I have been buying mine, but seems this might be a less expensive route. Thanks for sharing! Now I need to make the time to try it:)
- March 13, 2012 at 9:00 AM
- Herryponting said...
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- April 20, 2012 at 3:21 AM
- Cantwell Chaos said...
I've been making my own liquid laundry soap for over a year now and love it. Just recently my little one developed symptoms of some sort of allergy on her little feet. So, we are trying to determine what she's allergic to. This will be great! I'm making it today and hope that the rash on her feet disappears! Thank you for sharing this!
- November 8, 2013 at 8:29 AM
- Marie said...
I'm planning on trying this. I had bad eczema as a child and it seems to have flared up again to a point where I want to try some chemical-free stuff! My question is how large a container do I need for a full recipe?
- January 10, 2014 at 1:09 PM
- Tammy said...
Does the grated soap melt when using a cold water setting?
- January 11, 2014 at 12:35 PM
- Erin Maynard said...
The grated soap won't melt but it will dissolve. I like to put the grated soap into my food processor along with some of the baking soda so it turns into minute pieces. Doing that also prevents it from clumping in the wash.
- January 31, 2014 at 4:28 PM
- Brittanie Wohlford said...
Can this be turned into a liquid form?????
- February 5, 2014 at 7:29 AM
- Sheena Knecht said...
I'm so glad I found this! THANK YOU! I recently made my own laundry detergent with borax and fels naptha.... and am having an allergic reaction. I can't WAIT to try this! ♥
- February 20, 2014 at 7:59 PM
- Gemma Ogilvie said...
I just made this and will be testing it on my nappy wash tonight. Cant wait to see how it performs. I didnt use any oil as i couldnt see a way of adding it without it clumping and my soap was minty so i figured it would be fine.
- February 21, 2014 at 12:24 AM
- Mandy Sills said...
If you use the unscented soap, what other e.o's can you use??
- February 25, 2014 at 11:53 AM
- Suzanne Robertson said...
Hi, Could you please tell me how much per load I should use?
- February 25, 2014 at 5:01 PM
- downtoearthmommyto1 said...
I was wondering if this recipe for laundry soap can be used in a high efficiency washer.
- February 26, 2014 at 11:32 PM
- downtoearthmommyto1 said...
I was wondering if this recipe for laundry soap can be used in a high efficiency washer.
- February 26, 2014 at 11:33 PM
TY for sharing this....I used to make laundry detergent with borax, until my wife complained that it was making her itch like a man in a fuzzy tree.
So we went back to commercial laundry detergent till I could find something w/o borax....
now that I have discovered it, there will not be any more commercial laundry products in this house... TY. :)
- March 13, 2014 at 2:05 AM
- Emily P said...
Hi, I'm glad you posted this. I started using a Fels Naptha and Borax detergent I made a few weeks ago. My skin was been unhappy the last couple weeks, and it wasn't until this morning that I made the connection to my laundry. I washed my pillowcase and woke up with my face hurting. I can't wait to try this version! Phew.
- March 15, 2014 at 7:55 AM
- Maria Morales said...
My daughter and I made this and it clump up on us and it is solid! Suggestions please.
- March 19, 2014 at 9:10 PM
- sarah said...
Anyone use this for an HE washer? Also has anyone tried this in liquid form??
- March 26, 2014 at 1:13 PM
- Renee Bartnick said...
Any feedback on the HE washers???
- April 30, 2014 at 12:19 PM
- Swaggie said...
Hi Eva,
How many people are you washing for? Just trying to work out how long this will last in Australia for 6 children. Thanks :)
- May 17, 2014 at 9:49 PM
- Clarissa said...
Is it calculated at 1 load per day, 90 loads for 3 months worth?? Or how many loads does a full (1 year's worth) make?? Thanks!
- June 6, 2014 at 11:24 AM
- *Emmy* said...
So, I've been using this for a few months now. I just made some today and actually measured the chopped up bar of soap. 1 bar came out to be 1 cup for me..... I am using a ninja food prep (the small part, not the "blender" size. So maybe that's why? Less air between the bits. idk. I don't know if I should add more soap or leave it alone. Just thought I'd throw this out there in case anyone is thinking the same thing.
- June 25, 2014 at 12:57 PM
- Cookie41804 said...
I've been using the same laundry soap for over a year now in my top load HE washer. Knock on wood there haven't been any issues. Know people that use it in their front load HEs without problem also. Grating it in a food processor (mix grated soap with washing/baking soda mix with blade) helps tremendously. Breaks the whole thing down to more of a powder instead of chunky soap flakes. Have never added essential oils to the powder mix. I do run a hot water, vinegar only cycle every month or so to help keep down any castile soap build up. Love it!
- July 14, 2014 at 8:30 PM
- Krystle said...
Can you use liquid Castile soap? Do we have to add essential oils if we are doing everything unscented?
- July 24, 2014 at 2:14 PM
- Nikki Boyington said...
For a HE washer, do you put it in the tray or just put it in the bottom of the drum before you add clothes? I can't wait to try this! I just made mine with peppermint soap :) Thanks so much! Have a blessed day!
- August 22, 2014 at 1:26 PM
- Heather Keeney-Hurst said...
For HE washers, add to the drum before you put the clothes in. Do NOT put it in the tray. What I do put in the tray is some Apple Cider Vinegar and a couple of drops of essential oil in the fabric softener cup.
- August 23, 2014 at 2:08 PM
- Jill said...
I just made this tonight but only 4 cups baking soda, 3 cups washing soda and 1 bar of grated castile soap (2 cups). Looks like it will make 30-40 loads or so. I'm using 2 tablespoons per load. Just started my first load...hopefully it works well! I filled the drum with a little hot water first then added the powder so it dissolves quickly...then changed to cold water then added my clothes. PS - who knew grating a soap bar would require 10+ minutes and a lot of muscle!? Haha
- October 5, 2014 at 9:57 PM
- Wendi Vaughn said...
How much do you use per load?
- November 1, 2014 at 9:50 AM
- Jennifer said...
I'm noticing a chalky, gritty film/build up on some of my clothes, especially darks. It also leaves a film on my washer (HE front load). Any ideas??
- August 30, 2015 at 8:21 PM
- Brooke Tyndall said...
Can I ask why baking soda and washing soda are necessary? They are both simply sodium bicarbonate, so...?
- November 27, 2015 at 9:32 AM
- Jenna said...
I LOVE this detergent! I too quartered the recipe and it lasts my family of 4 about 3 months. Thank you!
- December 16, 2015 at 7:16 PM
- Linda Efs said...
Thanks for sharing. I will try this as I also have sensitive skin, It is great it has no borax.
- January 24, 2016 at 5:54 PM
- Becky Melendez said...
Just found this on Pinterest. I have tried other recipes in the past for DIY laundry detergent and did not like them. Too much soap residue. I LOVE your recipe. No residue. LOVE, LOVE it. I shared a link to your blog on my blog. Thank you for sharing.
- July 10, 2016 at 1:22 PM
- Unknown said...
Look what I found to help with breaking down those bars of soap!
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Cities, Bodies, Language - and a Fairytale Princess
this intriguing group of new collections, erica lewis' book stands out even
from its title: in the marvellous word 'inventory' for memory - resonant both
of precise cataloguing and of inventing - and in the lovely emblem of the
'murmur' as a way to diminish the habitual self-importance of the
poetic line. If there's a
subject here, it concerns unspecified losses addressed to unspecified
'you's, as each of the five numbered voices mumbles, murmurs or just thinks,
in unpunctuated lower-case, in a Beckett-like isolation of octavo-sized white
space. Lines are disconnected phrases, with consciously pithy moments ('you
are your own ghost'), gems of oddness ('a dislocated cloud//hits the bone')
and witty fragments ('the memory of'); two, three or four spaces usually
separate them, acting either like long pauses or absences, or as if
something's been unheard, so that any possible sequitur is at best
unreliable. The feeling grows that the poems themselves could begin and end
anywhere, by the half-line of dashes heading the pages:
'------------------------the answer is no//what the storm removes///talking///your
old time religion///these separations'. There are recurrent images -
fragments, ghosts, water, storm - an austere vocabulary and repetitions of
repetitions, but such a listing doesn't do justice to the dizzying
accumulation of the whole. I was won over from scepticism to beguilement,
since this challenging level of abstraction is rarely done so effectively.
Particle Soup is an
ultraslim collection (thirty-five pages with poetry on) containing
retrospective poems of urban youth, travelling, relationships and hard-earned
maturity, elliptically surfaced and featuring lines of the genre, 'On humid
nights, we'd get drunk on Leffe,' and 'cartons of rancid milk sat/ with piles
of flyers.' It's more distinctive for the ghoulish way that it gives ordinarily
bland things a kind of horrible animation. 'White paint spreads its skin.'
Barcelona has 'monochrome/ bleached ribs, bad cavities'. 'Aeroplanes/ keep
on/ stretching'. Bodies rot, petrify or are simply gruesome: 'Murdered/ limbs
are pixelated/ and glow'; 'toes as if they're only a variation/ on schist'.
Most intriguing is a continual Moebian or tortured reflexivity: 'I [...] clip
myself.' 'I pin myself'. 'I'd filled myself'. 'Five years/ wasping around
yourself.' 'You take/ the journal of yourself'. 'It's important/ to do this:
shut yourself'. Poems, if not beginning in medias res with a conjunction, like to use the 'colon
opening': 'It's important to do this: lie'. 'We used to do this: talk'. 'You
feared these things: yachts'. Verbs accrete in that asyndetic, present-tense
manner that's become something of a contemporary-poetry cliche: 'They push/
vertebrae, press hips, force movement/ on resistant flesh'. 'He creeps
through the Raval,/ keeps to the edges, stops in a doorway,/ flips the cap on
and off a water bottle.' There is the odd howler or typo ('por
favour'?), but also many arresting and
lyrical moments.
The most enjoyable read of this selection was Nicky
Mesch's. This plain-covered, blurbless, noteless, biog-less,
uninvitingly-titled book opened up into the pleasures of narrative and
character like old friends. That reviewers' cliche about 'risk-taking' is
worth rehoisting here, confronted by surely the most poetically unfashionable
of genres, the fairytale romance. Our unnamed princess is cursed from birth
with a touch that turns everything to frost and ice. A local peasant woman is
raped by an ice-demon and bears a son who becomes a royal stable-lad. The son
and princess meet, 'yet how can she have him/ when their first kiss/ might be
his last?' The tale zips along in a deft and rhythmical free verse heavy with
anaphora, psychologically resonant and smartly whimsical. I liked the
heroine's 'ball-gown/ [...] of hand-frozen butterflies', and here's her
paternal inheritance: 'from her father/// the gift of indifference// so
lightly given/ so impossible to accept'. It's witty, moving, erotic, nicely
playful about its genre, and definitely a find.