LIBRARY NEWS
*Halls of Residence Libraries Update
*IUPUI University Library Staff Create Government
Resource WebSite
*Job Posting
LIBRARY EVENTS
*Workshop on Copyright Issues in the New
Millennium
*Gardening Day at Wylie House
*IUPUI University Library to Host Herron Student
Exhibition
*Spring 2001 Event at Schurz Library, IUSB
*Librarians' Day
*SMG
*BLF
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*Halls of Residence Libraries Update
Management of the Halls of Residence Libraries will officially transfer from the IUB Libraries/HRL to Residential Programs & Services (RPS) on July 1, 2001. Staff in the Halls of Residence Libraries are working closely with staff from RPS on transition planning.
Because a great deal of time is needed to dismantle the collections, all HRLs will be closed by May 4. (Apartment Housing Library will be closed on June 14.) This will allow sufficient time to pack up books, to disconnect and relocate computers, and in general, to provide for an orderly transition to new management.
Elinor Okada will continue as the HRL contact for bills and fines. Sheila Hoff and Jo McClamroch will be coordinating the transfer of selected materials to the Main Library.
RPS will continue to provide "full service libraries" at Apartment Housing, Collins, Eigenmann, Foster, Teter, and Willkie residence centers. At these locations, books, music, and videos will be available to patrons.
RPS will develop centers for lending movies and music at Ashton, Briscoe, Forest, McNutt, Read, and Wright residence centers.
We wish RPS every success in this endeavor.
--Submitted by Jo McClamrock, M.L.S., M.Ed.
Main Library, Indiana University Bloomington
*IUPUI University Library Staff Create Government Website
What do the Congressional Quarterly, National Library of Australia and the Pentagon Library share in connecting with the IUPUI University Library? They have all recently joined public libraries and academic libraries from around the globe in adding a unique resource link to their Internet websites, Abbreviations and Acronyms of the U.S. Government, created and maintained by Kelly Smith, of the University Library Reference Team.
Hundreds of agencies of the federal government are actually known more commonly by their acronym than by their full name. Examples include the CDC, IRS, and NAFTA. The University Library page was designed to help clear up some of the frustration often encountered in trying to decipher the real names of government entities.
Located at www.ulib.iupui.edu/subjectareas/gov/docs_abbrev.html, the site provides the unique element of direct links to the Internet website for each of the more than 600 agencies, programs and publications listed. In a recent assessment of the month of March 2001, the site received over 6100 hits, representing all domain types (.com, .edu, .gov, etc.) and 20 different countries from around the world.
For more information about the Abbreviations and Acronyms of the U.S. Government site, contact Kelly Smith at kelsmith@iupui.edu, or by calling (317) 278-1376.
--Submitted by Norman Brandenstein, External Relations Team
IUPUI University Library
Head of Library Information Technology at Indiana University, South Bend
Search Re-opened. Entry level position with primary responsibility for leading the Library in planning and developing all automation activities. Works with other staff to investigate, evaluate, and recommend appropriate library information technology innovations. Responsible for the implementation and maintenance of electronic systems and local database programs; supervises one part-time technician. Provides training and consultation in new technologies. Serves as liaison with the campus Office of Information Technologies and the IU Library Information Technology Services in Bloomington and Indianapolis. Will also participate in providing general reference services approximately 7 hours/week plus serving in the weekend rotation (approximately one day/month). Reports to the Director of Library Services. Required: ALA-MLS. Demonstrated expertise in working with desktop computers, networks, cd-rom LAN, the Internet, and other emerging technologies. Ability to plan, organize, implement, and evaluate specific projects. Ability to work well as a team member and independently; relates effectively with varied clientele. Strong service orientation and interest in library users' values and needs. Knowledge of print and electronic reference sources. Must possess strong oral and written communication skills and a sense of humor. Must be able to meet the responsibilities of a tenure track appointment.
Preferred: degree or significant experience in computer science or related field and relevant experience in an academic library. Twelve month appointment beginning July 1, 2001 will be at the Assistant Librarian rank. Salary: $33,500 - $40,000. Review of applications will begin May 15 and will continue until filled.
Send letter of application with resume and letters from three current
references to:
Linda Fisher,
Head of Government Publications
Franklin D. Schurz Library
Indiana University South Bend,
P.O. Box 7111
South Bend, IN 46634
or to Lfisher@iusb.edu. Fax: (219) 237-4472.
IUSB is committed to employing quality faculty who will enhance the rich
diversity of our academic community.
*Workshop on Copyright Issues in the New Millennium
STEAL THIS!
A Scenario-based Workshop on Copyright Issues in the New Millennium
Indiana Online Users Group Spring 2001 Meeting
April 27, 2001
Indiana Wesleyan University
Conference Center
3777 Priority Way South Drive
Indianapolis, Indiana
Join your colleagues for a program that merges theory and practice.
In the morning, Dwayne K. Buttler, Senior Copyright Analyst with the Indiana University Copyright Management Center, will describe what copyright is and is not, how it applies to libraries, and current fair use issues and implications of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA).
The afternoon session will feature small group discussions of several "real life" copyright scenarios with responses by our panel of experts. Joining Dr. Buttler on the panel will be: Dr. Fritz Dolak, Copyright and Electronic Resource Librarian at Ball State University and an International Intellectual Property lawyer with Woodard, Emhardt, Naughton, Moriarty & McNett, a large Indianapolis-based legal firm. Be prepared to add your voice to the conversation. Jeffrey Beck, Reference and Electronic Resources Librarian at Wabash College, will moderate.
Schedule for the day:
8:30 a.m. - 9:15 a.m. Registration and Entry for Drawing
9:15 a.m. - 9:45 a.m. IOLUG Business Meeting
10:00 a.m. - 10:20 a.m. Introduction and Copyright Pre-Test
10:20 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Keynote Speaker -- Dwayne K. Buttler
12:00 p.m. - 1:15 p.m. Lunch
1:15 p.m. - 2:45 p.m. Small Group Scenario Discussion and Panel
Responses
2:45 p.m. - 3:15 p.m. Questions and Answers
3:15 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Concluding comments from panelists
3:30 p.m. - 3:45 p.m. Wrap-up and Drawing for Door Prizes (You
must be present to win.)
Registration is $30 for current IOLUG members or $40 for non-members. This
includes breaks, lunch (pasta buffet with vegetarian choices), and handouts
provided by our speakers.
There is a $5 charge for registrations received after April 20 or on-site registrations.
Make checks payable to Indiana Online Users Group.
Mail to:
Indianapolis-Marion County Public Library
PO Box 211
BS&T Section: Robin Kelley
Indianapolis, IN 46206-0211
Online registration is available on the IOLUG web page:
Directions:
To get to Indiana Wesleyan University Conference Center:
Go to Indianapolis and take I-465 to the north side of the city. Exit on
Keystone Avenue and head north. Get into the right lane for an immediate
right turn (east) onto 96th Street. Turn right (south) onto Priority Way
West Drive. Follow the road as it curves to the Conference Center. Lost?
Call the Conference Center at 317-574-3980
--Submitted by Randall Halverson, Science Reference Librarian
Wylie House is looking for volunteer gardeners on Saturday April 14, from
1:00 to 5:00pm. We need to turn the beds, plant the early seeds and
plants, spread wood chips on the paths, and dig up yucca plants. If you'd
like to help, bring your gardening gloves, spades, and hand tools! Address
is 307 E. Second Street. Rain date is April 21. Hope to see you there!
--Submitted by Jo Burgess, Director, Wylie House Museum
*IUPUI University Library to Host Herron Student
Exhibition
The Herron Photography Club of the Herron School of Art has announced the
installation of an exhibition of the artwork of sophomore and junior
photography students, entitled Debut. The exhibition will be on display in
the Level One Lobby of the IUPUI University Library, April 1 - 29, 2001,
during regular hours. A reception will be held at the Library to honor the
student artists on Thursday, April 26, 4:00-7:00 p.m.
The spectrum of photography mediums presented in the exhibition art includes
silver gelatin prints, color c-prints, image transfers, as well as a book,
and a variety of themes and ideas are expressed.
In its second year of presenting a public exhibition, the Herron Photography
Club narrowed a field of entries, assisted by adjudicator Jim May, Curator,
Indiana State Museum. Artists who will be represented in the Debut display
include: Whitney Andress, Heather Ashton, Jennifer Beasley, Jason Campbell,
Cindy Fehrenbacher, Maggie Gordon, Edna Gray, Kimberley Gross, Angel
Harouff, Martha Hartwell, Alissa Lawrence, J. Andrew Salyer, Susan Stout,
Eric Strohacker, Laura Titzer, Chris Tracy, Colin Warnecke.
For more information about the exhibition, please contact Lindy Shupe, Sara
Preston, Adam Noel, or Autumn Mitchell at (317) 635-3167.
--Submitted by Norman Brandenstein, External Relations Team
*Spring 2001 Event at Schurz Library,
IUSB
April 17, 2001, 7:30 p.m., 5th floor atrium
Sponsored by the Friends of the Schurz Library. The public is invited to
attend.
--Submitted by Nancy Wootton Colborn, Reference Librarian,
*Librarian's Day
LIBRARIAN'S DAY will be held on Monday, April 23, 2001, at IUPUI in
Indianapolis, Indiana. Would you like to share any accomplishments in
your librarianship in the last year? Are you looking for a place to
share
your work? Look no farther; your opportunity is here!
Bring a poster session to Librarian's Day, April 23, 2001 from 9:00 AM
to 10:00 AM. It can be something old, new or in-between! Let us know if
you need a table or easel for display purposes by Monday, April 16,
2001.
We need at least five presentations to make this session available. This
will be a great opportunity to test a new idea, share what you care
about,
or show what you know, and the best part is you're among friends!
Felicia A. Young, M.L.S.
--Submitted by Felicia Young
SMG
BLF
*END OF ISSUE*
IUPUI University Library
IUPUI University Library
Dr. Otis 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
Coordinator of Staff Development and Public Relations, Schurz Library
E-mail,
phone, mail or fax your responses to:
Assistant Librarian
Indiana University School of Medicine
Northwest Center for Medical Education
3400 Broadway
Gary, IN 46408
Phone: (219) 980-6709
Fax: (219) 980-6566
E-mail: fayoung@iun.edu
Tuesday, April 17
3:30-5:00
Room E-174, Main Library
Wednesday, April 25
3:00-5:00
3rd Floor Staff Lounge, Main Library
(Please note: The 2001 William Evans Jenkins Librarian Award
will be presented to Mary Popp at the beginning of this meeting.)