1. Faculty/Staff News
2. Search and Screen Committee Appointed
3. Master Calendar
4. Film on PBS
5. Volunteers Needed at Wylie House
6. Continuing Education Presents...
7. Instructional Media Development Grants
8. International Opportunities for Libraries
9. Weekly Calendar
1. FACULTY/STAFF NEWS
Effective January 5, Heather Bennett accepted the Acquisitions Coordinator position in MPS. Heather completed her MLS in December of 1997.
Effective December 26, Darren Cobb resigned from his position as CONSER/NACO Serials Cataloger in Serials.
Effective December 19, Gail LaMoreaux-McElhany resigned from her position in the SLIS Library.
Effective January 2, Myrna Mishler resigned from her position as Branch Assistant in the Education Library.
Effective January 5, Cheryl Smith resigned from her position as Assistant Circulation Supervisor in Customer and Facilities Services.
Effective January 2, Duncan Stewart resigned from his position as Senior Retrospective Conversion Cataloger in IOCM.
Effective December 22, Denis Taaffe accepted the Computer Coordinator position in the Chemistry Library. Denis has worked at Staples for the past two years and received a BA from IU.
Effective January 6, Patricia Ward resigned from her position as Serials Control Coordinator in Serials.
2. SEARCH AND SCREEN COMMITTEE APPOINTED
The Search and Screen Committee for the Technology Training and Education Specialist has been appointed. Mary Popp is chair of the committee composed of the following individuals:
Barbara Dunn Erika Dowell Linda kamoji Emily Okada
3. DON'T FORGET TO USE THE MASTER CALENDAR!
There is a master calendar in Library Personnel where we list most meetings and training sessions that have been widely announced. Suzann Easter (SLEASTER) maintains this calendar, and you can let her know if you want something listed. If you're scheduling a meeting and want to avoid conflicts, consulting the master calendar may help.
4. FILM ON PBS
"Into the Future: On the Preservation of Knowledge in the Electronic Age" A FILM BY TERRY SANDERS NARRATED BY ROBERT MACNEIL AMERICAN FILM FOUNDATION, 1997 AIRING JANUARY 13 ON PBS (check local listings for any variations on air time)
The above film is reviewed in the January 1998 issue of Scientific American on page 110. For information on this program from the Public Broadcasting System see:
http://www.pbs.org/whatson/1998/01/descriptions/INFU.html
5. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED AT WYLIE HOUSE
Seed Sorters Wanted at Wylie House on Jan. 19
On Monday, January 19, from 10 am to 4 pm, volunteers are invited to come to Wylie House Museum to help clean and package seeds from the historic varieties of vegetables and flowers in the museum garden. A two-three hour shift per volunteer is suggested. Wylie House is located at 307 E. 2nd Street. For more information, call Larime Wilson at 333-9705. This volunteer activity is being offered as part of Bloomington's observation of Martin Luther King Day, and is a good opportunity to learn something about seed saving.
--Bonnie Williams, Wylie House
6. CONTINUING EDUCATION COMMITTEE PRESENTS...
Save the Date: January 27, 1998
At 1pm on January 27, 1998, the Continuing Education Committee will present a program entitled " The Best Web Site: How Librarians Can Create, Design, Manage and Maintain a Web Site". The program will take place in Media Room 174.
--Juliet C. Smith, Indiana University School of Law
7. INSTRUCTIONAL MEDIA DEVELOPMENT GRANTS
Media Production, a division of Instructional Support Services and under the aegis of the Office of Dean of Faculties, is pleased to announce a competition for 1998-99 offering Instructional Media Grants. These grants are designed to support undergraduate and graduate instruction on the Bloomington campus. Though no salary is provided through this program, Media Production will provide all labor and materials - except in the case of extraordinary travel or materials costs.
Video or audio programs produced through these grants must be used in the classroom to improve or to enhance applicants' courses. Specifically, we are looking for projects that fill a particular instructional need, projects that solve a pedagogical problem or problems for a faculty member, a department, or a school. A minimum of four projects will be supported during the 1998/99 academic year.
Proposal forms and guidelines for proposals are available through Media Production. Contact Ralph Zuzolo, Director, Media Production at Franklin Hall M108, 812-855-1983; rzuzolo@indiana.edu
. 8. INTERNATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR LIBRARIES AND LIBRARIANS
The Office of International Programs offers grant opportunities to support libraries and librarians at any IU campus for a range of projects and activities aimed at developing the international collections of their libraries, or enhancing their ability to take advantage of international opportunities regarding library development. Types of proposals supported include: international travel to specific world areas for print and media acquisitions; domestic or international travel to examine special collections that might enhance the university's holdings, or to collaborate with colleagues at other institutions on international projects; domestic or international travel to special book or media fairs featuring international content; visits to funding agencies in the U.S. or abroad to identify and coordinate support for special or unique library projects with an international focus. One-time funding is also available for projects that enhance user access to IU's international collections and resources.
Proposals must have a major international dimension. Proposals will be enhanced if they can demonstrate a commitment of matching funds from relevant units (area studies centers, departments, schools, or the IU Libraries). Acquisition travel proposals must include a commitment from the campus library that acquisition funds will be available.
ELIGIBILITY: Tenured and tenure-track librarians at any IU campus
DEADLINES: March 15
FUNDING: Awards range between $500 to $3,000
For more information, contact 'libnews'
Wednesday, January 14 P A Council Meeting 10:30 - 12:00 pm GFR - 043 Thursday, January 15 Horizon Working Groups 1:30 - 2:30 pm GFCR - 043
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