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*Effective April 10 Rosemary Pleva accepted the Project Archivist position with University Archives at IU Bloomington. Prior to accepting this position Rosemary was Office Services Assistant with the Economics Department here at IU. She has a BS in History and a MA in Social Sciences from Ball State University and is currently working on her MLS from IU.
*Effective April 13, Michael Walter accepted the Cataloging/Acquisitions Specialist position in Technical Services in the Main Library at Bloomington. Previously Michael held the position of Assistant Professor with the Department of Central Eurasian Studies and more recently was a Library Consultant and Research Scholar with the Lumbini International Research Institute in Lumbini, Nepal.
Thank you, Friends!
My most sincere thanks to all the IUL colleagues who contributed to and attended my retirement celebration on March 31. It was a great party, the flowers are lovely, and I will cherish the cranberry glass bowl always. It is a beautiful memento of a wonderful time in my life. Special thanks to Bob Goehlert, who put so much effort into helping the SLIS student organizers of the party, and whose support I appreciate SO much.
Thanks to so many of you for 16 great years--in UGL, GPD, and even when I was the "odd duck" buried away down in SLIS. I have always been, and will continue to be, very proud of being an IU librarian and a colleague of the very best! I look forward to seeing you lots in future, because, like the bad penny, I expect to keep turning up.
My very best to you all,
Mary Krutulis
In April, 1975 IUPUI Chancellor Dr. Glenn Irwin created the University Archives at the IUPUI University Library to serve as the repository for important historical documents relating to the campus at Indianapolis. To celebrate and commemorate the silver anniversary, the archives staff of the Ruth Lilly Special Collections and Archives of the University Library has installed an exhibit entitled, University Library Special Collections and Archives: Preserving History for 25 Years, on display in the Level One Lobby. The exhibit highlights items from the primary collection areas: university archives, philanthropic collections, German-Americana collections, general collections, and rare books. The exhibit will be open to the public during regular library hours through April 28.
The University Library archives has seen many changes over the years, and one of the most important developments has been the increasing number of patrons using the archives's collections. Last month the archives had the busiest month in its 25-year history, recording 147 patron contacts, of which 107 were in-person contacts. Patrons spent a total of 165 hours and 40 minutes of research time in the archives.
A comparison of the March 2000 figures with those from earlier years illustrates the growth in patron numbers:
* March, 1995: 49 patron contacts (39 in-person), 22 hours and 35 minutes
of patron research time.
* March, 1996: 46 patron contacts (36 in-person), 17 hours and 15 minutes
of patron research time.
* March, 1997: 53 patron contacts (39 in-person), 65 hours of patron
research time.
* March, 1998: 66 patron contacts (55 in-person), 100 hours and 30 minutes
of patron research time.
* March, 1999: 70 patron contacts (57 in-person), 119 hours and 30 minutes
of patron research time.
Thus three times as many patrons used the archives in March, 2000 as in March, 1995, and the number of in-person contacts almost tripled as well. One factor in this growth has been the increasing number of patrons from outside of Marion County who draw upon the resources available in Ruth Lilly Special Collections and Archives. In March, 1995 none of the patron contacts were from individuals outside of the IUPUI community or Marion County, and for the FY 1994/95, only 25 patron contacts were from Indiana outside of Marioin County, the United States or other countries. In March, 2000 35 patron contacts were from people outside of Marion County (more than in the entire FY 1994/95), and 156 patron contacts for the first nine months of FY1999/00 had come from outside of Marion County.
For further information on the IUPUI University Library Ruth Lilly Special Collections and Archives, please visit the web site at http://www-lib.iupui.edu/special/, or call (317) 274-0464.
CONTACT:
Norman Brandenstein
External Relations
IUPUI University Library
755 West Michigan Street
Indianapolis, Indiana 46202-5195
Phone: (317) 278-0232
Fax: (317) 278-2300
nbranden@iupui.edu
Reference and Information Services Librarian for Business Research Support Dated 3/31/00
Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne (IPFW) Helmke Library seeks an energetic and knowledgeable librarian to provide general reference and information services with a focus on business research support, bibliographic instruction, and collection development in an established regional campus setting. Helmke Library is part of the eight-campus Indiana University Libraries system, and the School of Business - enrolling 789 students (Fall 1999) in departments of Accounting and Finance, Management and Marketing, and Economics - awards associate, bachelor's and M.B.A. degrees from Indiana University. Users of the library include IPFW students, faculty, and staff, residents of northeast Indiana, and the area business community.
Responsibilities: Candidates for this 12-month, tenure-track position must possess a clear vision of integrated public service and library instruction in the dynamic environment of desktop information delivery. The successful applicant will have a strong commitment to accurate, responsive reference work and a desire for continuous learning and self-improvement. Demonstrated expertise in evaluating, selecting, and using printed and electronic business resources, and creating effective user aids is a real advantage. The librarian-liaison for business research support is responsible for maintaining the library's Business Resource Center Web pages and developing new services. Candidates who possess the right combination of public-service skills and an aptitude for innovative Web design will find significant opportunities for professional growth and collaboration.
Qualifications: M.L.S. from an A.L.A.-accredited library school, with experience in academic or business research setting required; undergraduate or graduate degree in business, economics, or a related field preferred. Must demonstrate initiative, innovation, and impact in job performance; excellent written and interpersonal communication skills; ready knowledge of a wide variety of general and business reference resources; ability to teach effectively and initiate collaborative partnerships within and outside the library; a strong commitment to professional development and service. Must be able to meet all requirements of faculty status in this tenure-track position.
Salary and benefits: Salary and rank dependent upon qualifications and experience. IPFW is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action employer.
Application: Send letter of application, curriculum vitae, and names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three references to: Dr. Pamela E. Sandstrom, Search Committee Chair, Helmke Library, IPFW, 2101 Coliseum Blvd. East, Fort Wayne, IN 46805. Screening of applicants will begin on May 31, 2000.
General information: IPFW is a public university serving Indiana's second largest city and the surrounding region. IPFW offers more than 180 degree programs to approximately 11, 000 students, and is accredited by the Commission on Institutions of Higher Education of the North Central Associations of Colleges and Schools. For more information about IPFW, visit http://www.ipfw.edu. The Walter E. Helmke Library offers collections exceeding 300,000 book and serial volumes, with more than 200,000 government documents. Librarians are available seven days a week on an appointment basis to teach information literacy skills and provide individual research assistance. Please visit the library's Web site at http://www.lib.ipfw.edu to learn more about our collections and services.
*Serials Cancellation Requests
The following serials cancellation requests have been received.
Collection Managers who wish to assume any of the titles should contact Judy Grannan, Technical Services/Acquisitions, (jgrannan@indiana.edu) within two weeks following date of this newsletter.
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- INDIANA UNIVERSITY, BLOOMINGTON. BLOOMINGTON FACULTY COUNCIL. CIRCULAR
Fund 64 (Latin American)
- INTERNATIONAL CONGRESS OF AMERICANISTS. (ASSORTED CONFERENCES)
Fund 84 (Reference)
- TOPEKA, KANSAS, TELEPHONE DIRECTORY
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*IUPUI University Library Award Recipients
The IUPUI University Library is pleased to announce that the following individuals are recipients of the 1999 Indiana University Teaching Excellence Recognition Award (TERA) for the University Library: William Orme, Tony Stamatoplos, May Jafari, Vania Goodwin and Robert A. Hinton. As members of the University Library Instructional Team, these librarians are being recognized for their innovative contributions to library instruction for students on the IUPUI campus.
*2000 InULA Scholarship Winner
The Indiana University Librarians Association (InULA) is pleased to announce that Ms. Sharon Griffith, a student in the School of Library and Information Science at IUPUI, is the winner of the 2000 InULA Scholarship Award. The amount of the award is $1,000.
The purpose of the InULA Scholarship is to encourage and reward potential
for excellence in the library and information science profession. Because
of the importance of a scholarship recipient's personal statement of
philosophy of librarianship and career goals as a basis for the award,
InULA publishes the essays of scholarship winners in its electronic
newsletter, InULA Notes, available on the InULA Web page at
Congratulations to Ms. Griffith, and best wishes from the InULA Board for her future career as a librarian!
*Support Staff Mass Meeting at IU Bloomington
There will be a support staff mass meeting at IU Bloomington on Wednesday, April 19 from 10:00 to noon in the 3rd floor Staff Lounge. The agenda for the meeting will be a report from the dean, a CWA Bargaining update, and, for the last half of the meeting, a further discussion of the Merit Pay procedure for support staff. All support staff are urged to attend.
Jane Goldsmith, Chief Steward, CWA Local 4730
*SLIS Retirements & Reunion at IU Bloomington
MARK YOUR CALENDARS: The Indiana University School of Library and Information Science Reunion will take place in Chicago on July 9 from 6-8 p.m. at Andy's Jazz Club, 11 E. Hubbard Street. During the Reunion, Dr. Shirley Fitzgibbons and Assistant Dean Mary Krutulis, both retiring this year, will be honored. A special surprise has been planned for each of the long time members of the SLIS family. Please contact Marilyn Irwin (irwinm@indiana.edu) or 812/855-6508) by May 15 to participate in the surprise. The Reunion will be held during the annual conference of the American Library Association. Whether you participate in the surprise or not, please plan to attend the Reunion to celebrate the careers of Shirley Fitzgibbons and Mary Krutulis.
Support Staff Mass Meeting
Wednesday, April 19
10:00-12:00
Third Floor Staff Lounge
IU Bloomington
BLFC Meeting
Wednesday, April 19
3:00-5:00 p.m.
Administrative Conference Room
IU Bloomington
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