Effective March 1, Natalia Rome-Lindval has accepted the position of Electronic Text Specialist for the Letopis Zhurnal 'nykh Statei Project in the Digital Library Program. Prior to accepting this position she has worked in an hourly staff position for the project performing a wide variety of tasks such as translation, OCR, text encoding page, image scanning and proofreading. Ms. Rome-Lindval has extensive experience as a translator. In addition to these technical duties and translation, she will be assisting in the design and usability testing of the web site. Ms. Rome-Lindval holds degrees in Management and Jurisprudence and a Candidates Degree in Political Economy, all from Kazan State University in Russia. Please join us in welcoming Natalia to the staff!
*Open Positions at IUPUI University Library
IUPUI University Library
Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis
Library Positions Available
Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI) is a leading urban university campus where achievement-oriented students recieve degress from Indiana University or Purdue University. Located in the heart of Indiana'a capital city, just blocks from the State House and centers of business, art, and education, IUPUI reflects the dynamic sprirt of a growing city. IUPUI offers the largest range of academic programs and has recieved more sponsored research funding than any other campus in Indiana. The University Library at IUPUI is among the most technologically sophisticated acadmic libraries in the United States. It is the centerpiece of a campus strategy to provide the latest information resources and services for students, faculty and the Central Idiana community. The library is a team-based organization which focuses on the innovative application of technology and new forms of engagement with the campus and the community. THe university library seeks two enthusiastic user-oriented and technologically knowledgeable librarians. The successfull candidates will serve as memebers of a client focused team. In this role they will provide instruction and assistance in integrating information and research skills into the curriculum of the university. Some ev3ening and weekend work may be required.
QUALIFICATIONS: Required: ALA accredited library degree; excellent verbal and written communication skills; demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse clientele in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
Preferred: Experience as a librarian in an academic library or research setting; academic or work experience in education, or in biology, general science or engineering; proficiency with computer technology and digital information resources; knowledge of emerging trends in libraries and information resources; knowledge of emerging trends in libraries and higher education; experience in providing library reference services; teaching experience or experience in developing curriculum materials. Rank & Salary: The positions are twelve-month tenure track appointments at the Assistant or Associate Librarian rank. Salary minimums: Assistant $35,000; Associate $40,000.
Starting Date: Both positions will be available July 1, 2001 Review of applications will continue until filled. Applications received before April 15, 2001 will be guaranteed full consideration. Applications should include cover letter indicating specific position of interest, resume and names, telephone numbers, and addresses (email if possible) of four references. Send applications to:
Mary Stanley,
Director of Business/Affairs/Human Resources
IUPUI University Library
755 West Michigan Street
Indianapolis, IN 46202-5195
(317)-274-0487
IUPUI University Library has a commitment to providing excellent public services to students, faculty, and the general community. For more Information about IUPUI University Library, visit our website at www.ulib.iupui.edu.
IUPUI also has a commitment to the principle of diversity and is actively seeking to increase the racial and ethnic diversity of our staff. We encourage applications from women and underrepresented groups. Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI) is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Institution. Individuals who require a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application process must notify Mary Stanley at the above address and telephone number, a reasonable time in advance.
Mary J. Stanley
Director of Business Affairs/Human Resources
*Search & Screen Committee Appointed at IU Bloomington
The search and screen committe has been appointed for the position of Head, User Services (PA11) in the Cook Music Library at IU-Bloomington. The members are : Terry Reynolds, chair, Head, Business/SPEA Library; Yolanda Cooper-Birdine, ex officio, Libraries Human Resources; David Lasocki, Cook Music library; Nicolas del Grazia, Cook Music Library; Charles Peters, Cook Music Library; and Gretchen Horlacher, School of Music. To see the job posting go to: http://www.indiana.edu/~libpers/010b95.html
Unicorn Update: http://www.indiana.edu/~sirsi/update
March 2, 2001 Issue #14
In this issue:
* Online FAQ
* Helpful tips from the Q & A
* support model information
The Unicorn Update is a bi-weekly news update created by the Sirsi Communications and Training Working Group to inform staff about our new Unicorn (Sirsi) System. This issue is available at http://www.indiana.edu/~sirsi/update. Past issues are archived at this site.
Submitted by: Diane Dallis, UGLS
*Spring 2001 Events at Schurz Library, IUSB
Franklin D. Schurz Library
Indiana University South Bend
Spring 2001 Events
March 1, 2001, 1 - 4 p.m., L009
Linda Fisher, Government Publications-Business Workshop
"Going about your Business: Accessing Information on the Internet"
March 27, 2001, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and March 28, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Friends of the Library Used Book Sale
IUSB Cafeteria
March 27, 2001, 7:30 p.m., 5th floor atrium
"Perspectives: A forty-Year Retrospective of Adult Literacy"
Anabel Newman, Professor Emeritus in the Department of Language
Education, School of Education, IU Bloomington, and a nationally
respected literacy professional, with responses from local literacy
leaders.
Respondents: Kay van Duesen, Executive Director of the Literacy Council
of St. Joseph County; Gayle Silver and Greg Long, South Bend Community
School Corporation Adult Basic Education
Sponsored also by the IUSB School of Education
Reception follows
April 17, 2001, 7:30 p.m., 5th floor atrium
Dr. Otic R. Bowen, book signing and author talk
"Doc: Memories from a Life in Public Service"
with co-author William Du Bois, Jr.
Sponsored also by the IU Press
Reception follows
All events are sponsored by the Friends of the Schurz Library. The Public is invited to attend.
Nancy Wootton Colborn,
Reference Librarian, Coordinator of Staff Development and Public Relations
*Antique Quilt Exhibit at Wylie House Museum
Wylie House Museum, a historic house museum built in 1835, will have approximately twenty antique quilts on display from March 1-3, 2001. The exhibit will run concurrently with the Indiana Heritage Quilt Show held at the Bloomington Convention Center. A trolley will provide free transportation between the Convention Center and other locations, including Wylie House, the Mathers Museum and the Monroe County Historical Society Museum (both of which are also having quilt exhibits). Wylie house will extend its hours for these three days, offering free viewing between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. The Museum is located at 307 E. Second Street, Bloomington, IN and is handicap accessible from the east drive.
--Submitted by: Jo Burgess, Director, Wylie House Museum
*Historic Seed Sale at Wylie House Museum
Wylie House Museum will hold its annual Spring Seed Sale on Saturday, March 3, from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. Visitors to the Seed Sale can choose from 25 historic varieties of flower, herb and vegetable seeds - all grown in the Wylie house garden using organic methods and germination-tested to insure viability. These are varieties that were growing in American before 1850, and many are rare today. Seed packets include historical information, as well as how to grow and save seed.
This year, in addition to our own seeds, we will offer over thirty varieties from the Seed Savers Exchange including beans, cantaloupes, cucumbers, lettuce, peppers, squash and tomatoes. We will also have a resource area with information on seed-saving and heirloom gardening, which will prove helpful to beginning gardeners and veterans alike.
The sale is being held in conjunction with an antique quilt exhibit at the Museum, so visitors can enjoy both events for free. Wylie House Museum is located at 307 E. Second Street in Bloomington, Indiana. It is handicap accessible form the east drive. For more information, call 812-855-6224 or send email to libwylie@indiana.edu.
--Submitted by: Jo Burgess, Director, Wylie House Museum.
*IUPUI Rufus Reiberg Reading Series Continues
The IUPUI School of liberal Arts Department of English Creative Writing Program and the IUPUI University Library continue a collaborative presentation of the Rufus Reiberg Reading Series, featuring national author Patrica Goedicke. Readings will be held on Wednesday, March 7, 4:00 p.m. and as part of the IUPUI International Women's Day activities, Thursday, March 8, 7:00 p.m.
Patricia Geodicke has had twelve volumes of poetry published, including As Earth Begins to End and The Tongues We Speak: New and Selected Poems, which was named one of the best books of the year by the New York Times. Goedicke teaches creative writing at the University of Montana.
All Rufus Reiberg Reading Series presentations are free to the public and will take place at the IUPUI University library, Lilly Auditorium, Lower Level, 755 West Michigan Street, with guest parking available at the North Street Garage. For Further information, please call (317) 274-9831.
--Submitted by: Norman Brandenstein, IUPUI University Library
Technical Services Cluster
Wednesday, March 7
1:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Ground Floor Conference Room
IU Bloomington
BLFC Meeting
Wednesday, March 7
3:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Administrative Conference Room
IU Bloomington
Rufus Reiberg Reading Series
Wednesday, March 7, 4:00 p.m.
Thursday, March 8, 7:00 p.m.
Lilly Auditorium, Lower Level
IUPUI University Library
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