August 23, 1999 Volume 26, Number 33

STAFF NEWS

LIBRARY NEWS

LIBRARY EVENTS

CALENDAR

STAFF NEWS:

Effective August 13, Jeff Nilan resigned from his position as Conservation Technician in Preservation, IU Bloomington.

Effective August 16, Gail McKenzie accepted the Collection Development Assistant position in Library Administration, IU Bloomington. Gail has worked in Customer and Access Services since 1995.

Effective August 16, Dawn Walters accepted the Monographic Catalog Editor in the Cataloging Division of the Technical Services Department, IU Bloomington. Dawn has worked in Technical Services for the past 10 years.

LIBRARY NEWS:

*IUPUI University Library Job Posting

POSITION: REFERENCE/INSTRUCTION LIBRARIAN

Assistant Librarian - LI03

POSITION AVAILABLE: Position is available December 1, 1999

JOB DESCRIPTION: The successful candidate will serve as a primary member of the Library's Reference and Research Team and as a secondary member of the Instructional Team. As a member of the Reference and Research Team, the incumbent provides assistance to patrons using the library, serves as a liaison to one or more academic departments/schools, and assists with the delivery of information to the public including the construction and development of instructional materials and guides in print and electronic formats, plans responsive and innovative client-based information services and serves some weekend and evening hours as required. As a member of the Instructional Team, the incumbent promotes effective use of information resources within the curriculum of IUPUI by developing instructional services for users of the University Library and serve as the librarian component on one or more of the IUPUI instructional teams.

QUALIFICATIONS: Required: ALA accredited MLS: demonstrated knowledge of current emerging technologies as they contribute to meeting the needs of researchers and students in an academic community; an ability to work in a complex team-based environment and with a diverse user group; strong verbal and written skills; and knowledge of library information technology. Academic library experience, teaching experience, and additional advanced degrees are preferred.

ENVIRONMENT: The IUPUI University Library is a leader in the application of technology to library service (http://www-lib.iupui.edu/) and developing instructional teams that bring together faculty, librarians, computer professionals, and students to develop and deliver courses. The University Library is a team-based organization with each librarian serving on two library teams.

SALARY: $34,000/yr. minimum

FRINGE BENEFITS: A month's vacation time, sick leave, major medical plans available, dental plan, group life insurance, TIAA/CREF annuity plan.

APPLY: Send letter of application, resume, and names, addresses, and telephone numbers of four (4) references to:

Mary J. Stanley
Director of Business Affairs/Human Resources
IUPUI University Library
755 West Michigan Street
Indianapolis, IN 46202-5195

CLOSING DATE: Applications received by October 22, 1999 will be guaranteed consideration. Closes when position is filled.

Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Institution. Individuals who require a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application process must notify Mary J. Stanley at the above address or (317)274-0487), a reasonable time in advance.

*IPFW Job Posting

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.

LIBRARY EVENTS:

*Web Of Science Software Workshops, 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.

*Web Of Science Workshop, IUPUI

IUPUI University Library To Host Web Of Science Software Workshop

CITATION SEARCHING AND RELATED RECORDS SEARCHING IN WEB OF SCIENCE: A WORKSHOP FOR RESEARCHERS
(Science Citation Index Expanded, Social Sciences Citation Index, and Arts & Humanities Citation Index)

Presented by Mirta Guglielmoni - mirta.guglielmoni@isinet.com

Thursday, September 2, 1999
1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
IUPUI University Library
Lilly Auditorium - UL 0130
Lower Level

This session consists of a series of demonstrations that allow researchers and library staff to become familiar with the web interface, the database content, and the search features, with an emphasis on cited reference and related records searching.

Norman Brandenstein
External Relations Team
IUPUI University Library
755 West Michigan Street
Indianapolis, Indiana 46202-5195
(317) 278-0232
nbranden@iupui.edu

*IUPUI University Library Celebrates Local Heritage

1999 marks the 250th anniversary of the birth of the German poet, novelist, and dramatist Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, one of the most important cultural figures in European history. Festivities in Germany and in the United States will mark "Goethe-Year 1999" and celebrate the literature, music, and art of Germany.

The Ruth Lilly Special Collections and Archives of the IUPUI University Library provides a local perspective through the cultural activities of the Indianapolis German-American community in its new exhibit "Love of Life: German-American Culture in Indianapolis." The exhibit uses photographs, books, and publications to highlight musical societies like the Musikverein and the Indianapolis Maennerchor (the nation's oldest continuously active singing society), German-American theatre groups, art, special events such as Oktoberfest, and German-American writers like Kurt Vonnegut, Jr. Included in the exhibit is a program from the 1899 celebration of Goethe's 150th birthday staged by the German-American organizations of Indianapolis.

The exhibit is on display until the end of September in the Ruth Lilly Special Collections and Archives, located in Room 0133 on the Lower Level of the IUPUI University Library. Hours are 8 AM-5 PM Monday, Thursday and Friday, 8 AM-8 PM Tuesday and Wednesday, and 8 AM-noon on Saturday. For further information, please call (317)274-0464.

Contact:
Norman Brandenstein
External Relations Team
IUPUI University Library
755 W. Michigan Street
Indianapolis, Indiana 46202-4195
Desk: (317) 278-0232
FAX: (317) 278-2300
nbranden@iupui.edu

CALENDAR

*Weekly Calendar

IU Main Library Open House
Friday, August 27
12:00-3:00 p.m.
Main Library Lobby
IU BLoomington

Fall Sign-Up for Students
Friday, August 27
1:30-4:30 p.m.
Main Library Lobby
IU Bloomington

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