LIBRARY NEWS
LIBRARY EVENTS
*Effective August 1, Julie Nilson became the Librarian for Latin American, Iberian, and Chicano-Riqueno Studies at IU Bloomington. As part of this transition, responsibility for Spanish & Portuguese, formerly managed by Nancy Boerner will transfer to Julie. This will help alleviate an unusually large number of departmental liaison duties for Nancy while providing Julie's position with a coherent set of related disciplines. Thanks to both Julie and Nancy for their outstanding contributions to their affiliated departments and programs.
*Please welcome Nancy Cridland back to the Main Library, IU Bloomington, where she'll work on space issues related to our collections and serve on the ALF Selection Criteria Task Force. She will be working out of her faculty carrel in the UGL 5th floor stacks.
*The search for the Head of Swain Library, IU Bloomington has been extended and is being re-advertised with an October 8th deadline. Lois Heiser, Head of the Geology Library, has agreed to serve as Acting Head of Swain Library, in light of Ann Foster's departure August 6th, through December 31, 1999. Thank you, Lois for taking on this responsibility during the busy fall term. Lois Heiser, Acting Head, Swain Hall Library, will be available at the Swain Hall Library on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday afternoons.
*Charlotte Hess, IU Bloomington, along with six other researchers in the US, Canada and Brazil, from the International Association for the Study of Common Property (IASCP), was invited to participate in the Workshop & Conference on Common Property Theory in Zonguene, Mozambique, July 20-24, 1999. The event was sponsored by the Center for Forestry Research in Maputo and funded by the Ford Foundation. The participants were also invited to visit some forest communities in southern and central Mozambique. Descriptions of the workshop, conference and fieldtrips, along with 50 photos are posted at: http://www.indiana.edu/~iascp/moz.html
*We are pleased to announce that Noa Warhman will be joining the Technical Services Department, Cataloging Division, Area Studies Cataloging Section, IU Bloomington as a Visiting Librarian, effective September 1, 1999. Her areas of responsibility will include both technical services and collection development. She will work half-time in the Technical Services Department where she will serve as the Hebrew and Yiddish language cataloger and be involved in Hebrew and Yiddish acquisitions; in addition, she will be involved with completing the retrospective conversion of some 7,500 Hebrew and Yiddish language titles. She will also serve one-quarter time as the Bibliographer for Jewish Studies, where she will assume the responsibilities formerly overseen by Anne McGreer, with Mark Day serving as her mentor. Noa comes to Indiana University from the Ashmolean Museum Library, University of Oxford, where she has been working on their retrospective conversion project for the past two years. Previously she has worked at the University of Warwick Library; at the University of Michigan, Graduate Library; and at the Princeton University, Graduate Library and Near Eastern Studies Library. She brings a decade of library experience to Indiana University. A number of the institutions where she has worked are primarily RLG/RLIN sites, and her knowledge of the RLIN system will be a valuable asset as IU begins to make more intensive use of RLIN. Noa has a B.A. in Comparative Literature and Hebrew Literature from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem; a Teacher's Certificate (Humanities), also from the Hebrew University; and an M.A. in Film and Television Studies from the University of Warwick.
*HEAD, PRESERVATION DEPARTMENT JOB POSTING
Indiana University Libraries, Bloomington
Head, Preservation Department
The Indiana University Libraries comprise one of the leading academic research library systems in North America, providing strong collections, quality service and instructional programs, and leadership in the application of information technologies. The university community includes approximately 96,000 students and 4,000 faculty on eight campuses. The Libraries consist of the libraries on the Bloomington campus, the libraries in Indianapolis (the University Library and the medicine, law, and dentistry libraries), and the libraries at six other campuses across the state.
The Indiana University Libraries in Bloomington employ approximately 85 librarians, 35 professional/administrative staff, 200 support staff, and 750 part-time student staff. Librarians have tenure-track academic appointments and participate in campus and university governance. The Communication Workers of America represent support staff. The IU Libraries are active members of regional and national associations and consortia, including the Digital Library Federation, the Committee on Institutional Cooperation, the Association of Research Libraries' SPARC project, the Center for Research Libraries, and most recently, the Research Libraries Group.
POSITION DESCRIPTION
Indiana University Libraries in Bloomington seek a dynamic and innovative
librarian to lead a reinvigorated and expanding preservation program. The
Preservation Department is moving towards a consolidated and comprehensive
program with a renewed commitment from the Dean of Libraries, as a result
of an external review and the prospect of a state-of-the-art Preservation
Lab in the future Auxiliary Library Facility. The head of preservation
will provide leadership in planning the new facility and reconfiguring a
decentralized staff into a centralized department. The position currently
oversees a staff consisting of a professional conservation librarian, 2.75
support staff FTE, and 1.5 student assistant FTE. In addition the Lilly
Library has a professional conservator and 1 FTE support staff. The head
reports to the Associate Dean and Director of Collection Development and
is a member of the Research Collections and Services Division. The
Preservation Department makes growing use of digital technologies and the
head also serves as a member of the Digital Library Program administrative
team.
RESPONSIBILITIES: Develops and establishes preservation policies, and the department's long- and short-range goals and objectives. Oversees state-and grant-funded budgets and develops a cost-effective operation that is responsive to the needs of other library units, collection managers, and library users. Motivates and leads staff in a productive and collaborative working environment. Pursues grant opportunities for special programs in preservation including reformatting, mass deacidification, digitization, and conservation. Evaluates collections for preservation and reformatting and monitors environmental conditions of stacks, collections, and exhibition venues. As the leader of the libraries' preservation efforts, the head of preservation works in close cooperation with bibliographers in setting preservation priorities and with technical services staff who provide bibliographic access. Promotes the mission to digitize parts of the collection, investigates applications of digital technology for preservation, and participates in imaging and digitizing in accordance with library priorities. Maintains disaster plan and oversees disaster team that deals with library collections. Represents the libraries to external organizations, such as the CIC, on matters concerning cooperative programs for preservation and contractual services.
QUALIFICATIONS: MLS from an ALA-accredited program and management experience in a comprehensive preservation program at a research library, or comparable combination of professional training and experience. Knowledge of current trends in preservation required. Background in reformatting or conservation required; knowledge of issues involved with imaging technologies, project management, and access required. Budgetary and resource allocation expertise essential, along with the analytical skills to conduct cost and productivity studies. Proven record in successfully applying for and managing funded grant projects. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Ability to build consensus and serve as member of a team.
SALARY AND BENEFITS: Salary and rank are negotiable and competitive, dependent upon qualifications and experience. This is a tenure-track academic appointment that includes eligibility for sabbatical leaves. Benefits include medical, dental and group life insurance; TIAA/CREF retirement/annuity; and liberal vacation and sick leave.
To apply, send a letter of application, professional vita, and names, addresses, and phone numbers of four references to:
Yolanda Cooper-Birdine
Acting Libraries Human Resources Officer
Indiana University Libraries
Main Library, C-201
Bloomington, IN. 47405
812-855-8196; fax: 812-855-2576; ycooperb@indiana.edu
Application deadline: Review of applications will begin October 8, 1999 and continue until a successful candidate is chosen.
For further information concerning Indiana University:
http://www.indiana.edu/iub
Indiana University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer.
*HEAD, SWAIN HALL LIBRARY for Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science & Astronomy Job Posting
SEARCH EXTENDED
Indiana University Libraries, Bloomington
Located fifty miles south of Indianapolis, the Bloomington campus of Indiana University supports a dynamic academic community of 34,000 students and 1,500 faculty. The campus offers a wide range of intellectual and cultural opportunities, including the I.M. Pei-designed Art Museum and more than 950 annual performances of the world-renowned School of Music.
The University Libraries comprise the Main Library, serving primarily the humanities and social sciences; the Lilly Library of rare books and manuscripts; and 15 campus libraries, including seven in the sciences. A major facilities planning effort is underway to renovate the Main Library and to construct a new offsite shelving facility for the benefit of all library units. The Libraries employ approximately 85 librarians, 35 professional/administrative staff, 200 support staff, and 750 part-time student staff. Librarians have tenure-track academic appointments and participate in campus and university governance. The Communication Workers of America represent support staff. The IU Libraries are active members of regional and national associations and consortia, including the Digital Library Federation, the Committee on Institutional Cooperation, the Association of Research Libraries' SPARC project, the Center for Research Libraries, and most recently, the Research Libraries Group.
The Swain Hall Library serves the academic departments of astronomy, computer science, mathematics and physics, with a combined faculty of about 130 and approximately 400 graduate students. The Library has approximately 100,000 volumes with a separate collection of relevant materials housed at the Indiana University Cyclotron Facility. In addition to the Head Librarian, the staff includes 2 support staff and about 80 hours per week of student assistance. Information about Swain Library is located at: http://www.indiana.edu/~libswain/
RESPONSIBILITIES: Under the general direction of the Coordinator for the Science Libraries, the head of the Swain Hall Library is responsible for the leadership and overall management of the campus library, including planning, supervising, and evaluating the library's services, operations, and collections. Manages the five collection budgets, provides bibliographic instruction and delivery of information services to the respective departments. Consults regularly with academic departmental library committees.
QUALIFICATIONS: MLS degree with an academic background or prior work experience in the sciences or a combination of equivalent education and experience. Preference will be given to candidates with training or experience in one of the subject areas served by the Swain Hall Library as well as to those with prior management experience. Demonstrated ability to work creatively and pragmatically in a changing environment; solid experience in planning and evaluating library services and collections; excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to meet the requirements and responsibilities of a tenure-track appointment.
SALARY AND BENEFITS: Salary and rank are negotiable and competitive, dependent upon qualifications and experience. This is a tenure-track academic appointment that includes eligibility for sabbatical leaves. Benefits include medical, dental, and group life insurance; TIAA/CREF retirement/annuity; and liberal vacation and sick leave.
TO APPLY: Send letter of application, professional vita, and the names, addresses, and phone numbers of four references to:
Yolanda Cooper-Birdine, Acting Libraries Human Resources Officer
Indiana University Libraries
Main Library C-201
Bloomington, IN 47405
812-855-8196; Fax: 812-855-2576; e-mail: ycooperb@indiana.edu
Review of applications will begin October 8, 1999 and continue until the position is filled.
For further information concerning Indiana University:
http://www.indiana.edu/iub
Indiana University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.
Electronic Access/Serials Librarian and Automation Coordinator
The Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne Library (http://www.lib.ipfw.edu) seeks an Electronic Access/Serials Librarian and Automation Coordinator.
Responsibilities:
Electronic Access/Serials Librarian: Responsible for planning,
implementing, and evaluating serials unit activities. Develops and
implements priorities, workflows, policies, procedures for acquisition,
receipt, cataloging, shelving, and binding of serials and continuations.
Coordinates the acquisition of all electronic serials; negotiates and
manages licenses and contracts related to electronic serials. Coordinates
serials review process with collection development coordinator and fund
managers. Supervises two support staff. Responsible for monitoring
trends in serials, electronic publishing, and licensing.
Automation Coordinator: Responsible for planning, implementing,
evaluating, and overseeing all computing in the library, including local
implementation of new Indiana University integrated library system
(SIRSI). Coordinates computing activities and resources in the library
with IPFW Information Technology Services and with Indiana University
Information Technology Services. Supervises computer technician.
Responsible for monitoring trends in emerging information technologies and
their applications and use. Assists in the development and maintenance of
in-house databases, and in their conversion to web-based systems.
Qualifications:
Required: Masters Degrees from ALA- accredited program. Minimum 2 years
relevant professional experience in serials operations. Demonstrated
ability to manage operations, solve complex problems, supervise support
staff, and work collegially. Strong interpersonal communication skills
both written and oral. Ability to act as effective intermediary between
technical and non-technical personnel. Ability to work effectively in a
rapidly changing environment. Familiarity with microcomputing
applications, web design, networking protocols, and emerging technologies
and their role in library and information service. Ability to provide
effective leadership.
Desirable: Experience with integrated library systems. Experience with
negotiating complex contracts. Familiarity with network-accessible
electronic resources. Experience with the technical issues and Internet
developments involved in the delivery of electronic products. Knowledge
and experience with OCLC and MARC formats.
Application Information:
Send letter of application describing how applicant meets the
qualifications of the position, current vita, and at least three current
letters of reference to: Cheryl Truesdell, Assistant Director, IPFW,
Walter E. Helmke Library, 2101 East Coliseum Boulevard, Fort Wayne,
Indiana 46805-1499. Screening of applications will begin on August 15,
1999 and will continue until the position is filled. IPFW is an equal
opportunity, affirmative action employer.
Salary, Benefits, and Appointment:
Salary is competitive and dependent upon qualifications and experience.
General Information: University Indiana University - Purdue University Fort Wayne (IPFW) is a public university serving Indiana's second largest city and the surrounding region. IPFW offers a wide range of Indiana University and Purdue University certificate, associate, baccalaureate, and graduate degree programs to more than 11,000 students. IPFW is accredited by the Commission on Institutions of Higher Education of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. For more information about IPFW see its web page at: http://www.ipfw.edu.
General Information: Library
The Walter E. Helmke Library offers collections and services for IPFW
students, faculty, and staff. Collections include more than 300,000 books
and bound periodicals, more than 200,000 government documents, university
archives, corporate annual reports, microforms, compact disks, art slides,
and online databases. Services include reference, bibliographic
instruction, document delivery, and more than 50 networked computers with
access to the online catalog, databases, indexes, full-text resources,
and the WWW. For more information about the Helmke Library see its web
site at: http://www.lib.ipfw.edu.
*Workshop in Music Cataloging at IU Bloomington
The Workshop in Music Cataloging conducted by Ralph Papakhian and Sue Stancu (July 19-23) at the William and Gayle Cook Music Library was fully subscribed. The ten participants came from the University of Mississippi, Kenyon College, Brown University, Millikin University, Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County, DePaul University, Winthrop University, University of Virginia, Texas Tech University, and Southwest Missouri State University. The workshop included tours of and presentations at the Archives of Traditional Music (Suzanne Mudge), the Lilly Library (Stephen Cape), the Variations Project (Jon Dunn), and the Musical Arts Center (Richard Lathom).
*Web Of Science Software Workshops at IU Bloomington
(Science Citation Index Expanded, Social Sciences Citation Index,
and Arts & Humanities Citation Index)
Wednesday, September 1, 1999
Main Library Media Viewing Room E174
presented by Mirta Guglielmoni
mirta.guglielmoni@isinet.com
9:00-12:00
Detailed Workshop for Professionals
How the citation index is created; what a citation index is and how to get the best results from your searches; how journals are selected; how to use the web interface; what information is available and what the editorial guidelines are for each field; how to create and refine search strategies; how to print and save your results and strategies; and how to order documents through ISI Document Solution.
1:30-3:00
General Overview
Demonstrations that allow information specialists and/or researchers to become familiar with the web interface, the database content, and the search features, with an emphasis on cited reference and related records searching.
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