1. Staff News
2. InULA Workshop
3. Diversity Day At IU Bloomington
4. Web Assessment/Architecture Project
5. Electronic Resources Videoconference (IU Bloomington)
6. Electronic Resources Videoconference (IUPUI)
7. Grant Opportunities
8. LAMA Institute
9. Weekly Calendar
1. Staff News
Effective March 1 Paula Bremer has accepted a half-time Authority Control Specialist position in IOCM. Paula has worked in libraries at several different universities and has an MLS from IU.
Effective February 22 Dina Kellam accepted a half-time Authority Control Specialist position in IOCM. Prior to accepting this position Dina was an hourly employee in MPS. She is pursuing her MLS degree.
Effective February 19 Wendy Langdon resigned from her position as Conservation Technician in Preservation.
Effective February 22 Jeff Matlak accepted the Collections Reference Assistant position with the subject and area librarians. Jeff previously worked in Serials as a Kent Cooper Reading Room Assistant Coordinator.
Effective February 1 Dawn Reindl joined the Cook Music Library as Circulation Supervisor/Bills and Fines Coordinator. Prior to accepting this position, she worked as an hourly employee in the School of Music and is working on a PhD in Musicology.
Last week's issue ran an article about Nergiz Calgitay joining the Libraries. Nergiz's last name was spelled incorrectly. It is Cagiltay.
Mary Russell Bucknum, curator of sound recordings, joined the Recorded Sound Section of the Motion Picture, Broadcasting and Recorded Sound Division in November 1997. Prior to going to the Library of Congress, Bucknum spent thirteen years as the librarian and associate director of the Indiana University Archives of Traditional Music, a sound recording archive of non-classical music and spoken work materials. During her tenure at the archives, she was responsible for automating the catalog as part of the university's NOTIS system; was named curator of the Hoagy Carmichael Room and Collection; and wrote and received several grants for special projects. In her new position as curator of sound recordings, Bucknum is a recommending officer heavily involved in selection. She is working on several special projects, including a collection census, an initiative to encourage greater copyright compliance for sound recordings, and design of a Web interface for the Recorded Sound Section's Cuadra STAR database.
InULA Sponsors Workshop Developing Performance Standards for Academic Reference Librarians on April 23 at IUSB
The Indiana University Librarians Association (InULA) is sponsoring a Professional Development workshop entitled Developing Performance Standards for Academic Reference Librarians. It will be presented by Lila Fredenburg, IU Libraries' Human Resources Officer. Attendees who would gain the most from this workshop would be academic librarians whose responsibilities include a major portion of time spent in reference work. Nevertheless, skills concepts and methods for developing performance standards would also appeal to librarians in other areas such as library instruction and even technical services.
The workshop will be held at Indiana University South Bend in Northside Hall, Room 135 from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. A box lunch and refreshments will be provided. This program costs $10.00 for non-InULA members and is free to InULA members. Librarians from all Indiana academic libraries are encouraged to attend. Workshop attendance is limited to 25 people. Registration deadline is April 1st. To register for the workshop, send the completed information form below and, if applicable, a check (made payable to InULA) to: Carol Rusinek, Indiana University Northwest Library, 3400 Broadway, Gary, Indiana 46408, Phone: 219-980- 6547.(Note: Do not return the completed form via e-mail.) This workshop is funded by an InULA Professional Development Grant.
______________________________________________________________________ NAME__________________________________________________________ LIBRARY________________________________________________________ ADDRESS_________________________________________________________ CITY______________________________________________________________ STATE_______________________________ ZIP CODE___________________ WORK PHONE #______________________________ InULA MEMBER _______ YES _______ NO VEGETARIAN LUNCH _______ YES ________________________________________________________________
Please mark your calendars for Libraries Diversity Day which will be celebrated on March 31st from 1:30 to 2:30 pm in the Media Showing Room. This year, in addition to asking for contributions of foods from different cultures to share among ourselves, we will also feature an informal program.
Julie Knost, IU's Director of Affirmative Action, will speak to us about the meaning of diversity and how we can be a part of the University's efforts in this regard. The Dean will also address the issue of diversity within the Libraries.
Everyone is strongly encouraged to attend and find out what diversity really is. Those attending will not be charged for time off since this is considered a training session.
Please contact Betty Andis or Suzann Easter by telephone or e-mail as to attendance and/or food that you plan to bring. See you there!
4. Web Assessment/Architecture Project
The IUB Libraries have hired outside consultants to help review goals for the IUB Libraries' public Web site, lead usability tests with various user groups, and provide a plan for the architecture of the site, including categorization, labeling, navigation and maintainability. Over the next three months, Gomoll Research and Design, Inc., with assistance from Cathy Spiaggia from UITS Usability Consulting Services, will do field research and conduct usability studies on the existing web site. Argus Associates, Inc. will make recommendations on improved information architecture for the public site.
Dean Thorin has appointed a Web Assessment/Architecture Working Group to serve as primary contacts for the consultants during this review. The members of this group are:
Julie Bobay, co-chair
Yolanda Cooper-Birdine
Diane Dallis
Emma Dederick-Colon
Jian Liu
Mary Popp, co-chair
Perry Willett
Phyllis Davidson, ex-officio
Pat Steele, ex-officio
In response to requests from the consultants, the Working Group drafted a statement of goals for the web site, building on work previously done by the Web Policy Committee, as well as a list of user groups to target for usability testing. The consultants have prepared a plan for the testing phase of the project. The Libraries' Management Team has approved the goals and plans.
All IUB librarians and library staff will have opportunities to attend brainstorming sessions and provide your input, and we hope you will choose to participate. You can check the project website for background documents and updates on the project. We invite you to visit the site and send us your thoughts.
http://www.indiana.edu/~libslis/assess
Julie Bobay and Mary Popp
co-chairs, IUB Libraries Web
Assessment/Architecture Working Group
5. Electronic Resources Videoconference (IU Bloomington)
Thanks to a Professional Development Grant from InULA, the IUB Libraries will provide an introduction to the principles and problems in the licensing of electronic resources through an ARL/SLA sponsored videoconference entitled De-mystifying the Licensing of Electronic Resources. The videoconference will be held March 4 from 1 to 4p.m. in R/TV 180. Regrettably, participation had to be limited because of difficulties in locating a room large enough to accommodate all. However, part of the InULA Grant provided for funding so the videoconference can be videotaped. The videotape and conference materials will be available to anyone wishing to receive the information (contact Mary Hellmann). The videoconference will also be aired at the IUPUI campus. Registration on the Bloomington campus has now closed.
6. Electronic Resources Videoconference (IUPUI)
**Reminder - Registration Deadline Approaching!!**
Register today for "Demystifying the Licensing of Electronic Resources," a videoconference presented by Special Libraries Association in cooperation with the Association of Research Libraries - in a convenient downtown Indianapolis location!!
Program Date: Thursday, March 4, 1999
Mail-in registration deadline: Monday, March 1, 1999
Time: 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. (brief reception following program)
Place: University Library, IUPUI
Lilly Auditorium, UL 0130 (Lower Level)
755 West Michigan Street
Indianapolis IN 46202
Registration Fees:
$20 SLA members
$30 Non-SLA members
Free IU SLIS students
All participants (including students) must register, and register early, because seating is limited! See below for mail-in form.
Are you responsible for selecting, acquiring, facilitating access to, or
managing electronic resources in your library? Do you need to shore up
your understanding of licensing agreements to better negotiate such
agreements for your organization? If so, register today for:
"De-mystifying the Licensing of Electronic Resources," brought to you by
Indiana SLA and Indiana University SLA Student Chapter.
This program will define what a license is and describe license terms and conditions. Highlights will include: definitions, legal implications, copyright, assessing user and site requirements, communications with stakeholders, use grant and restrictions, and other legal terms and areas of the law.
Deadline for registration / 50% refund: Monday, March 1, 1999.
Directions and parking: University Library is located in the heart of the IUPUI campus, just one mile west of downtown Indianapolis, and bounded by Michigan Street, University Boulevard, New York Street, and Blackford Street. Visitor parking is available for a fee at the North Street garage (819 W. North Street).
Mail-in registration only! To register, please print out the form below.
Mail the completed form and a check for payment - payable to SLA Indiana
Chapter - to:
Brent Mai
Purdue University
Krannert Graduate School of Management
1340 Krannert Building
West Lafayette IN 47907-1340
"De-mystifying the Licensing of Electronic Resources" Registration Form
Name: Position: Library/Organization: Address: City: State Zip: Day phone: Evening phone: Email: Registration status (please circle): SLA member Non-SLA member Student Amount enclosed (make checks payable to SLA Indiana Chapter):
For questions regarding the program, clarification of directions, etc., contact Susan Schlag at sschlag@iupui.edu or Jeremy Garritano at jgaritan@iupui.edu.
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
INSTRUCTION LIBRARIANS - PLEASE RESPOND!!!
The Bibliographic Instruction and User Education (BIUE) section of ILF and the Indiana Academic Library Association (IALA) are considering cosponsoring a LAMA Institute. This brief questionnaire will help us to assess whether or not this would be a successful venture.
Please pass this on to other instruction librarians and administrators that might be interested and return it by March 15, 1999. Thank you for your input!
About the program:
"Managing Educational Services: Teaching and Learning in Libraries" is a new regional institute available from the Library Administration and Management Association (LAMA). The one-day workshop will provide models and practical advice for academic and public librarians managing instructional programs and educational services. The institute will feature a mix of mini-lectures, small group work, case studies, and media presentations.
Betsy Wilson, Associate Director of Libraries for Public Services at the University of Washington in Seattle, created the workshop and will be presenter. Wilson has nearly twenty years experience in development, evaluating and managing educational programs in libraries, both as an instruction librarian and as a senior administrator. Wilson has a long record of scholarship and service in the profession, and is the recipient of the 1995 Miriam Dudley Bibliographic Instruction Librarian Award.
Our questions:
1) Would you be interested in attending such a workshop?
_____ Yes ______ No
2) Would $100 per person be an affordable registration price?
_____Yes _____ No
3) Would August be a good month to attend?
_____ Yes _____ No
4) Would September be a good month to attend?
_____ Yes _____ No
5) Since INCOLSA is also planning to sponsor a LAMA institute (Libraries
in the Digital Age on September 23, 1999), would that conflict with
your attendance at this workshop?
_____ Yes _____ No
6) Do you have suggestions for an optimal location for this event?
7) Please feel free to add any additional comments below:
Thanks again. Please return to:
Monday, March 1 InULA 9:00 a.m. - Noon Ground Floor Conference Room IU Bloomington Wednesday, March 3 BLFC 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. Administrative Conference Room IU Bloomington Thursday, March 4 Electronic Resources Videoconference 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. IUPUI University Library
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