LIBRARY NEWS
LIBRARY EVENTS
*Effective August 30, Gordana Green accepted the Office Services Assistant position in Library Administration at IU Bloomington. Gordana has been an hourly employee in Library Administration since November of 1998.
*Effective August 27, Heiko Muehr accepted the Branch Assistant position in the Education Library at IU Bloomington. Heiko has worked in the Geography and Map Library as a student employee since 1990.
*Effective August 24 Robert Montgomery resigned from his position as Acquisitions Coordinator in the Technical Services Department at IU Bloomington.
*Taemin K. Park, Technical Services Department at Indiana University Libraries, Bloomington presented a paper entitled "The Maze of Electronic Journals in Digital Libraries" at the 11th International Conference on New Information Technology in Taipei, Taiwan, Aug. 18-21.
*The following individuals have joined the staff at IUPUI University
Library since May:
Patricia (Patsy) Allen - Visiting Assistant Librarian
Polly Boruff-Jones - Assistant Librarian
Frances Huehls - Visiting Assistant Librarian
Susan Jacob - Purchasing/Personnel Clerk, CL05
Robyn Logsdon - Sr. Administrative Secretary, CL06
Martha McCormick - Assistant Librarian
Patricia McWilliams - Visiting Assitant Librarian
Kathie Mullins - St. Administrative Secretary, CL06
The Search and Screen Committee for the position of Visiting Assistant Librarian and Project Manager, Russian Periodical Index Digital Project at IU Bloomington has been appointed. The committee members are: Kris Brancolini (Chair), Media/Reserve Services and Digital Library Program; Yolanda Cooper-Birdine (ex officio), Libraries Human Resources; Murlin Croucher, SALC; John Walsh, LETRS; and Perry Willett, SALC.
Assistant Librarian/Head of Electronic Services/Reference Librarian
Electronic Services/Reference Librarian/Assistant Librarian. The Schurz Library at Indiana University South Bend seeks an energetic, motivated, and creative professional with a strong service orientation to lead its electronic services program. Responsibilities include planning and coordinating the use of current and emerging electronic technologies for the delivery of reference services; maintaining and enhancing the library's Web site; and working with vendors and consortia in selecting new electronic resources. Additional responsibilities include working regularly scheduled hours at the reference desk (including evening and weekend rotation) and participation in a highly active instruction program. Required: ALA- MLS; proven skills in database management, online searching, and Web page creation; ability to work as a team leader and team member as well as independently; strong oral and written communication skills; ability to relate effectively to varied clientele. Instructional and academic reference experience strongly preferred. Must be able to meet the responsibilities of a tenure-track appointment. Reports to the Director of Library Services. Twelve-month appointment at the Assistant Librarian rank; preferred starting date, January, 2000. Salary: $32,800- $36,900. Screening of applications will begin October 4, 1999; applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Send letter of application, resume, and three letters of reference to: Ellen Maher, Chair, Search and Screen Committee, Franklin D. Schurz Library, Indiana University South Bend, P.O. Box 7111, South Bend, IN 46634. Fax: (219) 237-4472; e-mail: emaher@iusb.edu. IUSB is strongly committed to achieving excellence through cultural diversity. The university actively encourages applications and nominations of women, persons of color, applicants with disabilities, and members of other under-represented groups. Visit our web site: http://www.iusb.edu/~libg/
*Journal of the Indiana Library Federation
The next issue of Indiana Libraries, the journal of the Indiana Library Federation, will be devoted to intellectual property matters in libraries, such as copyright, trademark, patents and licensing of electronic sources. As Guest Editor, Sara Anne Hook is interested in articles from a variety of types of libraries. If you have an idea for an article, please contact her to discuss your topic. The deadline for submissions is October 1, 1999. Articles typically average 4-8 pages in length when finally printed. A copy of the editorial guidelines is available upon request. Contact Sara Anne Hook, Associate Dean of the Faculties, IUPUI, 355 N. Lansing St., AO 126, Indianapolis, Indiana 46202, 317-274-3391, 317-278-0695 (fax) or sahook@iupui.edu.
THE ANNUAL LIBRARY PICNIC IS HERE AT IU BLOOMINGTON!
WHEN: Wednesday, September 22, 1999
TIME: 11:00-2:30
LOCATION: The lawn in the back of the Main Library.
ALL IUB LIBRARY EMPLOYEES: Please plan on attending the Indiana University
Libraries Annual Family Picnic. Lunch will be served from 11:00-1:30 for
those who RSVP. If you plan on joining us for lunch, it is essential that
you RSVP by September 10, 1999 so that we can plan for the appropriate
amount of food.
Bring your chairs, blankets, and your favorite game. There will be door
prizes!!
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Indiana University Libraries Annual Family Picnic RSVP Form
PLEASE DETACH AND RETURN THIS FORM BY September 10, 1999 to:
JANICE LORENZ (jlorenz@indiana.edu)
phone: 855-1666
Or:
SUZANN EASTER
(sleaster@indiana.edu)
phone: 855-5988
NAME ___________________________________ PHONE
NUMBER OF ADULTS __________
INTERESTED IN:
[ ] Bringing a side dish, salad, fruit or dessert Food Item:
[ ] Bringing games Type of Game:
[ ] Bringing blankets/lawn chairs
[ ] Bringing door prize
(please take door prizes to BARB MCDONALD
Libraries Human Resources
Main Library, C-201)
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Visit Wylie House Museum on Saturday, September 18 from 10 am to 4 pm for a celebration of old-time gardening and homelife. The Historic Garden Fair will include guided tours of the 1835 mansion and vegetable garden; displays of heirloom produce; seeds, plants and garden books for sale; a seed-saving workshop; old-fashioned refreshments; activities for kids; and more. Admission is free. Wylie House is located at the corner of 2nd & Lincoln STreets. For more information, call 855-6224 (mornings only) or e-mail Larime Wilson at lajwilso@indiana.edu.
--Bonnie Williams
Wylie House Curator
Labor Day Observed
Monday, September 6
PA Council Meets
Wednesday, September 8
10:30-Noon
Ground Floor Conference Room
IU Bloomington
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