1. Staff News
2. Walden University Program
3. Fine Arts Exhibit
4. ILF Preconference On Customer Service
5. Grant Opportunities
6. Copyright Program
7. Master Calendar
8. Ask Spencer Hour
9. Weekly Calendar
1. Staff News
Effective February 10, Diana Wilson resigned from her position as Document Delivery Services Assistant in Customer and Facilities Services.
Effective February 15, Nergiz Calgitay accepted the Digital Library Programmer/Analyst position with the Digital Library Program in Libraries Information Technology. Nergiz holds a BS and MS degrees and is currently working on her PhD degree.
I am pleased to announce that Pat Steele is now responsible for the oversight of the Walden University program within the IUB Libraries. Pat was instrumental in forming the alliance with Walden. Her knowledge of the program and her deep interest in it will provide a strong link both with the Bloomington campus and with the Walden University administration. I take this opportunity to thank Harold Shaffer for his tenure as the Walden University/IUB Libraries representative.
BELLEVUE GALLERY EXHIBITION OPENS FEBRUARY 19th, 7:00 p.m.
Amos P. Kennedy, Jr. and B. J. Irvine have organized an exhibition of "ARTISTS MAKING BOOKS" at the Bellevue Gallery, 102 1/2 W. Sixth Street, February 19-March 27, 1999.
This show focuses on the books made by Bloomington-area artists including many students from the School of Fine Arts.
Opening reception is Friday evening, February 19, 7:00-9:00 p.m.
Please stop by to see this show.
B. J. Kish Irvine, Fine Arts Librarian
4. ILF Preconference On Customer Service
"The CLASS Customer Service Training Program: Customers Leaving Appreciative, Satisfied and Sold", co-sponsored by IALA and IPLA, will be held on Wednesday, April 7th from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the INCOLSA Indianapolis Office.
The customer service training program was originally offered at the Columbus Metropolitan Library in Columbus, Ohio. The workshop covers five sections:
1) Customer Satisfaction begins in the workroom (good service principles
to both inside and outside customers)
2) May I Help You? (communication skills training)
3) What I Heard You Say Is... (more communication skills training)
4) Take Time to Know Us (a less on types of customers that may need
special assistance), and
5) Meeting the Challenge (dealing with difficult customers and
challenging situations).
Nancy W. Colborn, Michele Russo and Beth Schuck from Indiana University South Bend will lead the workshop, designed to appeal to public service staff in all types of libraries. Cost for the program is $20.00 for ILF members and $30.00 for non-members.
For more information, please contact Nancy Colborn at ncolborn@iusb.edu or 219-237-4321.
Grant Opportunities for Libraries & Librarians 1998-99 from The Office of International Programs, IUB Opportunities For Libraries and Librarians.
To support librarians from any IU campus for projects and activities aimed at library development of international collections. Funds for domestic or international travel to: examine special collections, special book/media fairs with international content; collaborate institutionally on special internationally focused library projects; travel to specific world areas for print/media acquisitions; visit funding agencies to identify/coordinate support for special international library projects. One-time funding also available to enhance user access to IU's international collections and resources. Deadline:, March 15. Awards: up to $1,500. Note: Travel to conferences is not supported under this program (for which the "Overseas Conference Fund" is available).
PCIP International Projects and Activities Grants:
To support faculty and librarians from all campuses for research abroad or
for projects which significantly contribute to the internationalization of
their campuses. Preference given to those early in their careers who seek
to enhance their international reputation in research or teaching.
Deadlines:
November 1. April 1. Awards: up to $1,500. Note: These grants are not
awarded for conference participation (see "overseas Conference Fund") nor
for faculty exchange activities.
Overseas Conference Fund:
To provide partial support for airfare and travel expenses to an overseas
conference where applicant will present a competitively selected paper or
perform an important role. Deadlines: January 15, April 1, July 1.
Awards: $400 to $1,000.
For guidelines and application forms, contact:
The Office of International Programs
Bryan Hall 205, IU Bloomington
For any questions, please contact Edda Callahan ( tel: 812-855-5021; fax: 812-855-6884; email: egcallah@indiana.edu
Websites, Electronic Reserves, and Other Teaching Technologies:
Delivering Instructional Materials to Students and Surviving the Copyright Dilemma
Tuesday, February 23, 1999
1:00 - 3:00 PM
IUPUI University Library, UL 1116
Do you have a website for your class, use Oncourse at IUPUI, or place materials on electronic reserve at the University Library?
Did you know that these exciting teaching tools also give rise to complex copyright questions?
This presentation is an opportunity to develop a practical understanding of the copyright issues in order that you may be serving the needs of your students while also avoiding the pitfalls of possible infringement liability. The program will begin with a brief presentation by Professor Kenneth Crews, Director of the Indiana University Copyright Management Center, focusing on the question of fair use for electronic delivery of materials and the possibilities for securing permission from copyright owners. Much of the program will be set aside for your questions and for working together to develop a constructive and functional understanding of these issues. This program will be an opportunity for all of us to work together to develop a functional standard for fair use in the electronic environment.
In order that we may best plan the event, please let us know if you are planning to attend. Please contact the Copyright Management Center at 317-274-4400 or send us a message at copyinfo@iupui.edu. In your reply, please indicate that you plan to attend the copyright program on February 23 and give us your name and institutional affiliation. While this program is specifically for the IUPUI and IU communities, members of other academic communities are also welcome.
The program on February 23 is the first in a series of specialized sessions and discussion groups on copyright issues that the Copyright Management Center will host during 1999. Please watch for future announcements. Please also let us know which topics might be of greatest interest to you.
For more information contact the Copyright Management Center:
Phone: (317) 274-4400
E-Mail: copyinfo@iupui.edu
URL: http://www.iupui.edu/it/copyinfo
For a campus map with parking information, see
http://www.iupui.edu/home/maps.html
DON'T FORGET TO USE THE MASTER CALENDAR!
There is a master calendar in Libraries Human Resources where we list most meetings and training sessions that have been widely announced. Suzann Easter (sleaster@indiana.edu) maintains this calendar, and you can let her know if you want something listed. If you're scheduling a meeting or event and want to avoid conflicts, consulting the master calendar may help.
The topic for next week's "Ask Spencer Hour" (Tuesday, Feburary 23, 1999, 9:30-11:00 a.m. in Library E172) is: "AutoCorrect/AutoText in Word: Turning on/off, customizing Auto- features of MS Word." A brief presentation about customizing the various features of Microsoft Word will be given from 9:30 until approx. 10:00. A question-and-answer period will follow.
Documentation for past Ask Spencer Hour topics can be found at http://www.indiana.edu/~libtrain/AskSpencer and documentation for this week will be posted there after the presentation for those unable to attend.
Spencer M. Anspach, Technology Training & Education Specialist
Copyright Program
Tuesday, February 23
1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
IUPUI University Library, UL 116
Support Staff Mass Meeting
Friday, February 26
2:00-4:00 p.m.
Staff Lounge, 3rd floor
IU Bloomington
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