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INDIANA UNIVERSITY LIBRARY NEWS*****December 7, 2001, Vol. 28, Number 47 |
| *STAFF NEWS | *JOB POSTING | *LIBRARY NEWS | *LIBRARY EXHIBIT | *DEVELOPMENT NEWS | *MASTER CALENDAR |
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*Lori badger has accepted the Acquisitions Assistant Floater Position
I am pleased to announce that Lori Badger has accepted the Acquisitions Assistant Floater position in the Acquisitions Division, Technical Services Department effective December 17th. Lori is currently a student in the SALC Office. She has a degree in Music Education from Indiana University and is currently working on her MLS. Please join me in welcoming Lori to her new position.
Submitted by: Pam Owens, Technical Services Department, IUB
*Linda Zellmer has accepted the position of Head of the Geolgoy Library
I am pleased to announce the appointment of Linda Zellmer as the Head of the Geology Library effective January 14, 2002. Since 1997, Linda has been the Maps Librarian at Arizona State University in Tempe, where she implemented GIS (geographic information system) services, collected geospatial data and developed metadata for the spatial and statistical data in the collection. Previously she served for nine years as the Geology & Map Librarian at the University of Wyoming. Linda has a Master of Library & Information Science from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, a Master of Arts in Marine Science from the College of William and Mary, and a BA with majors in Geology and Biology and Minors in Chemistry and German from the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh. Active nationally in various GIS, map, geoscience and geography associations, Linda is a frequent speaker at conferences and has numerous publication credits, particularly with the Western Association of Map Libraries where she serves as the Editor and Production Manager of their Information Bulletin. I would like to thank the Search & Screen Committee for their fine work: Gary Wiggins (Chair), Abhijit Basu; Roger Beckman; Tom Evans, Daniel Johnson, Lou Malcomb, Bryan Motzel, John Steinmetz, and Yolanda Cooper-Birdine.
Submitted by: Martha Brogan, Associate Dean & Director of Collection Development, IUB
*IU South Bend Job Posting
Electronic Services/Reference Librarian Primary responsibility for the planning and coordinating of the Schurz Library's computer-based reference services. Required: ALA-MLS; proven skills in database management, online searching, and web page creation. Energetic, motivated, and creative professional with a strong service orientation. Twelve-month appointment beginning July 2002 will be at the Assistant Librarian rank. Review of applications will begin January 22 and will continue until filled. Send letter of application, resume, and three letters of reference to: Ellen Maher, Chair, Search and Screen Committee, Franklin D. Schurz Library, IUSB, P. O. Box 7111, South Bend, IN 46634; Fax: (219)237-4472. E-mail: emaher@iusb.edu For more information and complete job description see our web site see: http;//www.iusb.edu/~libg/news.html#jobs
Submitted by: Sue LeFevre, Library Business Operations Manager, IUSB Schurz Library
*Library Master Calendar has moved!
The Library Master Calendar has moved to Outlook. It will no longer be available on the web. To access and view the Master Calendar in Outlook please follow the steps listed below:
- Open Outlook
- Double Click On "Public Folders"
- Double Click on "All Public Folders"
- Double Click on "Departments"
- Double Click on "BL-Library"
- Double Click on "BL-Master Calendar"
Please note you may create a shortcut to the Master Calendar by clicking on "Master Calendar" hold it and drag it to your Outlook shortcut bar. To post items to the Master Calendar please send items to: shoff@indiana.edu.
*Training & Development Programs Offered at IUB
IU Training and Development Programs are offered by University Human Resource Services. You can access the December programs on-line and register electronically at: http://www.indiana/edu/~hrm/td
*Rare books donated to IUPUI University Library
INDIANAPOLIS - A descendant of German immigrants who established one of the most extensive printing operations in the American colonies has donated valuable 18th century publications to the IUPUI University Library.
Christopher Saur of Germantown, Pennsylvania, ancestor of Wayne K. Sowers, printed the first Bible published in America for European colonists five years after opening the printing shop that launched the family business and would pass from him to his son, and then his grandson. Sowers, a Bloomington resident, recently donated a collection of 11 books printed by the Saur family from 1750-1797 to the IUPUI University Library's Special Collection and Archives.
"The donation by Wayne K. Sowers expands in a significant way the extensive collections of German-American materials in the IUPUI Special Collections and Archives," said Giles Hoyt, IUPUI professor of German and Associate Dean of International Affairs. "Mr. Sowers has provided IUPUI with a unique collection of his ancestor's imprints. The 11 volumes provide a body of primarily religious early American English and German texts useful for research in a number of areas related to American and religious studies."
The books donated to the IUPUI University Library include such diverse titles as "The Archbishop of Chambray's Dissertation on Pure Love," printed in 1750, "The Fatal Consequences of the Unscriptural Doctrine of Predestination and Reprobation," printed in 1753, and "The Ready Reckoner," printed in 1774. According to David Lewis, Dean of the IUPUI University Library, "These volumes are excellent examples of Colonial American publishing and provide our students, faculty, and the public with a wonderful opportunity to study this period of American printing and publishing."
Holman Bible Publishers, part of the present-day Broadman & Holman Publishers that prints Bibles, Christian devotionals, and other religious publications, traces its roots to the company founded by Saur.
The Saur family books will be housed in the IUPUI University Library's Special Collections and Archives. The 11 volumes, most found in only a handful of American libraries, will not circulate, but will be available for viewing and study during the Special Collections and Archives' regular hours.
The IUPUI University Library's Special Collections and Archives encompass Manuscript Collections, University Archives, and Rare Books. These collections have been developed in relation to the teaching and research activities of the University and the community and are available to visiting scholars, the general public, and IUPUI faculty and students. The Manuscript Collections contain significant primary sources for the study of Philanthropy, German-Americana, and individuals and organizations with ties to the University and/or Indianapolis. The University Archives preserves the official records of IUPUI and its various predecessor institutions. Rare Books preserves titles from the 16th century to recent first editions, as well as faculty publications.
The IUPUI University Library, opened in 1993, now serves over 25,000 students, the faculty and staff of IUPUI, as well as the citizens of Central Indiana. With over 650,000 volumes in its main collection and subscriptions to over 4,500 periodicals and journals, the Library also provides access to over 250 public computer stations and a range of electronic resources. For further information about the IUPUI University Library and its Special Collections and Archives, log on at:http://www.ulib.iupui.edu or call (317) 274-8278.
Submitted by: Norman Brandenstein, External Relations Team, IUPUI University Library
*Representatives From Research Libraries Group (RLG) To Visit IUB Libraries
December 12-14, 2001 Sue Marsh and Karen Smith-Yoshimura will be visiting the IUB Libraries. This visit was previously scheduled September 12-14.
Sue is the RLG Program Officer and Karen is the RLG Manager of Bibliographic Initiatives.
Sue and Karen will be meeting with various library groups during their visit, and several of those meetings will be open to all library staff or to targeted audiences.
Please join us at the open sessions which include:
| Wednesday, Dec. 12 | |
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| 10:30-12:00 E174 |
RLG Overview Update (Sue & Karen) including Cultural Materials Resource demo and use of original script features Target Audience: all staff |
| 1:30-3:00 E172 |
Eureka training (Sue) Target Audience: public services librarians |
| 3:15-4:45 E172 |
Eureka training (Sue) Target Audience: public services librarians |
Thursday, Dec. 13 |
| 8:30-10:00 DLP |
Discussion with DLP regarding IU's participation in the Cultural Materials Alliance |
| 10:30-11:30 ACR |
Discussion with LMT (SUE & Karen) |
| 1:30-3:30 E172 |
Tech Services, use of Z39.50, etc (Karen) Target Audience: tech services staff |
| Friday, Dec. 14 | |
| 9:00-10:30 E174 |
SHARES PARTNERSHIP (Karen and Sue) Target Audience: ILL,CAS,TS |
*Tibetan Photo Exhibition Presentation at IUPUI University Library
The IUPUI University Library is hosting a photography exhibition entitled, Tibet's March for Independence, through December 21. The artist, Jun Itoi, will be presenting insights from his documentation of the 3-day demonstration march on Thursday, December 13, at 4:00 p.m. in the Lilly Auditorium, Lower Level.
A presentation of slides representative of over 2,500 black and white photos will chronicle the 500-mile walk from San Francisco to Los Angeles in April 2000, which was sponsored by the International Tibet Independence Movement. The movement works to help Tibet regain its independence from the People's Republic of China, which has occupied Tibet since 1950. Itoi will also speak about the digital journal generated daily during the walk.
A panel discussion about the current issues of Tibet will follow Itoi's presentation. Joining the artist for the panel discussion will be Benjamin Cox (director, International Tibet Independence Movement) and Namgyal Shallung (Tibetan political refugee).
Jun Itoi completed an MFA in Photography at the University of North Texas this year, and a BFA from the Herron School of Art, IUPUI, in 1997. Currently, Itoi is a visiting assistant professor of photography for the Henry Radford Hope School of Fine Arts, Indiana University, Bloomington.
The IUPUI University Library is located at 755 West Michigan Street, with guest parking available in the North Street garage. Please call (317) 278-0232 for further information about this program.
Submitted by: Norman Brandenstein, External Relations Team, IUPUI University Library
*National Leadership Grants
In 2002, the federal Institute of Museum and Library Services will award National Leadership Grants to libraries, professional library service organizations, and library-museum partnerships. IMLS encourages all eligible libraries to apply for 2002 National Leadership Grant funds. Applicants may request up to $500,000. Most deadlines fall on February 1. For the press release summarizing the National Leadership Grant program for libraries, please access: http://www.imls.gov/whatsnew/current/120401.htm IUB Libraries employees interested in submitting a grant proposal should contact Eric Bartheld, 856-4817.
Submitted by: Eric Bartheld, Assistant Development Director, Public Relations & Grants, IUB
*Calendar Week 12/10-12/14
| DATE | EVENT | TIME | PLACE |
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| December 10, 2001 | Library Web Team Brown Bag Discussions | 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. | Main Library, E-174, IUB |
| December 11, 2001 | SMG meeting | 3:30 - 5:00 p.m. | Location to be Announced |
| December 11, 2001 | Fall Continuing Education Program | 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. | Rm. E-174 Main Library, IUB |
| December 12, 2001 | Library PA Council meeting | 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 noon | Ground Floor Conference Rm. Main Library, IUB |
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