1. Thanks!
2. Staff News
3. Correction to Last Week's Staff News
4. Position Announcement
5. Update from the Reference Department, IUB
6. Call Number Label Request Reminder
7. Plug-In to the University Library from Your Own Laptop
8. Fulbright Scholar Awards for U.S. Faculty and Professionals
9. Lecture at Lilly Library
10. Call for Presentations: IPSE Conference at ISU
11. InULA Annual Book Sale
12. InULA Collegial Luncheon Series
13. Nan Brooks at Wylie House
14. Regional Campus Library Faculty Survey
15. Weekly Calendar
1. THANKS!
A big thanks to Elaine Hehner of SALC and Kendra Boileau of MPS for getting the bookplate books picked out for the Student Recognition Reception. They did an excellent job in a very short amount of time and their efforts are greatly appreciated!
2. STAFF NEWS
Effective April 1, Tim Larson accepted the Retrospective Conversion Project Manager position in IOCM. Prior to accepting this position, Tim was Senior Retrospective Conversion Cataloger in IOCM.
Effective April 6, Tim Ryder accepted the Computer Coordinator position in Libraries Information Technology. Tim has worked at University Information Technology Services for the past two years. He has a BA degree in Arts and Sciences from IU.
Anthony Stamatoplos, Instructional Team, IUPUI University Library was involved in a recent publication for the Title VI Anniversary National Conference held April 16-17, 1998 in Washington, D.C. The publication is as follows: "International and Area Studies Resources: A Selected Guide" compiled and edited by Robert Goehlert, Roberta Astroff and Anthony Stamatoplos.
Rachael Stoeltje, Image Collections Care Coordinator in the IUL-B Preservation Department, presented a talk on "Implementing the Preservation Needs of the Image Collections at Indiana University" at the Midwest Regional Conservation Guild conference held in Bloomington on April 4-5.
3. CORRECTION TO LAST WEEK'S STAFF NEWS
While Allen Hutchison's office is physically located in the Music Library, his position is in Libraries Information Technology. Allen will be supporting systems for the Variations Project in the Music Library but also for other Digital Library Program projects.
Librarian for African Studies - Assistant Librarian, Associate Librarian, or Librarian. For more information or a copy of the complete posting, please contact Betty Andis, Libraries Human Resources, Main Library C-201, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN 47405, e-mail bandis@indiana.edu or phone: (812) 855-8196.
Names of the search and screen committee members will be announced at a later date.
5. UPDATE FROM THE REFERENCE DEPARTMENT, IUB
We have just completed the installation of a second high speed networked HP laser printer to our web cluster. The printers are both adapted to duplex printing in order to cut our paper costs in half. This cluster also includes two "Multi-Lingual" workstations supporting the correct display and printing of web pages from many linguistic families (all Pan-European languages, including all Slavic languages and other European languages that make use of diacritics, and CJK - Chinese, Japanese and Korean). They are the only such public web workstations we know of. Read more about it at http://www.indiana.edu/~librcsd/multi
We also continue to maintain a large cluster of standalone stations serving many compact disk products; many titles resident in this cluster have migrated to network distribution. That is our goal for most and many more will as web based versions become available. A newer title of general interest is Women'sR, a full text product which offers access to some journals we do not own in print and may be of interest to those in Women's and Gender Studies. It is published by the same group that provides Ethnic Newswatch. A complete list of all titles in the cluster is in preparation and will be on our website within the month.
Last, we want to remind you about some web searching aids of use to all of us on all campuses:
"Reference Collection" (http://www.indiana.edu/~librcsd/db/refcat) This search page allows a discrete search of the 40,000 volume Reference Collection in IUB. Since our reference collections across the state share many common titles it may be helpful to all in using local collections as well as in locating additional resources. We use it regularly and find it extremely helpful. It also automatically generates a monthly new acquisitions list.
"Search Libweb" This very powerful search engine (using Infoseek's software) which appears on the sidebar of most all top IUB Libraries' web pages (URL: < http://www.indiana.edu/~lbsearch/iulib">http://www.indiana.edu/~lbsearch/iulib) is searching the pages of most all our libraries, system-wide. Sometimes that can be frustrating when looking for a common resource we all own but it can be incredibly useful when looking for a fairly unique resource (for instance "Lilly Library Manuscripts" or "Ruth Lilly Special Collections" or "World News Connection", formerly FBIS -- that will work too!) The search engine was funded by the endowment of the Walden Librarian, Julie Bobay.
6. CALL NUMBER LABEL REQUEST REMINDER
All requests for call number labels and call number corrections must be sent to Shelf Preparation in MPS, Main Library E350. Do not address them, or use old flags addressed to, Bindery, Conservation, or Preservation. Contact Linda Kamoji (lkamoji@indiana.edu, 855-1666) if you have any questions.
--Lorraine Olley, Head, Preservation Department
7. PLUG-IN TO THE UNIVERSITY LIBRARY FROM YOUR OWN LAPTOP!
The IUPUI University Library (UL) now has over 300 study carols with dedicated connection lines to the IUPUI campus network. Patrons who bring laptop systems with network cards into the UL will be able to access online services and servers on the campus network, and also the Internet!
As of April 20, 1998, network cards will give patrons access to the campus network where they can utilize a special UL server. This server will offer the entire suite of library digital research and reference databases and information services directly from the laptop. It will create a window on the user's laptop, which looks and works just like the Library Information System interface on the over 250 Public Scholar's Workstations located in the library.
The University Library is one of the first libraries in the country to make all their information databases available to walk-in laptop users. Utilizing new technology, the UL staff has deployed a Citrix WinFrame server, which will initially allow 25 users to concurrently access library information resources. In another technology-first for libraries, this service actually gives users access and use of CD-ROM resources via the Internet. The technology is scalable, so the UL can increase the number of users if the demand merits such a decision. As an Internet based service, the Citrix WinFrame system will eventually be made available to the entire campus and then anywhere on the Internet. Access outside the building will depend on blending user identification and authentication needs into the campus-based user databases.
To make library services available on laptops, the Independent Computing Architecture (ICA) thin client software provided by Citrix needs to be installed. The software is free and is available:
1) in the UL on diskette for $3.00,
2) via the campus FTP server,
3) as a download from the library homepage.
More information will be available in handouts at the University Library and on the Internet at: http://www-lib.iupui.edu/toolbox/ranotice.html --Norman Brandenstein External Relations Team IUPUI University Library Indianapolis, Indiana (317) 278-0232
8. FULBRIGHT SCHOLAR AWARDS FOR U.S. FACULTY AND PROFESSIONALS
The competition for 1999-2000 Fulbright scholar awards opens on March 1, 1998. Opportunities for lecturing or advance research in nearly 130 countries are available to college and university faculty and professionals outside academe. Awards range from two months to a full academic year, and many assignments are flexible to the needs of the grantee.
Virtually all disciplines participate: openings exist in almost every area of arts and humanities, social sciences, natural and applied sciences, and professional fields such as business, journalism, and law.
The deadline for lecturing or research grants for 1999-2000 is AUGUST 1, 1998. Other deadlines are in effect for special programs: distinguished Fulbright Chairs in Western Europe and Canada (May 1) and Fulbright seminars for international education and academic administrators (November 1).
For further information, contact Roxana Ma Newman, Asst. Dean, OIP, Bryan Hall #205, Bloomington, 812-855-8467; Fax 855-6884; e-mail: rmnewman@indiana.edu
The Friends of the Lilly Library is sponsoring a lecture by Professor Kenneth Johnston on Sunday, April 19, at 4:00 p.m. in the Lilly Library. The lecture, "The Hidden Wordsworth: Poet, Lover, Rebel, Spy," will discuss Johnston's radical reinterpretation of Wordsworth's image. Johnston will also discuss the process he used to write his forthcoming biography of the same title.
The Lilly Library is located on the Indiana University campus in Bloomington, Indiana. This event is free and open to the public. For more information call (812) 855-2452.
10. CALL FOR PRESENTATIONS: IPSE CONFERENCE AT ISU NOV. 4-5
Librarians - we especially encourage your participation in shaping this event!
An All Partners Conference sponsored by the Indiana Partnership for Statewide Education will be held at Indiana State University on November 4th and 5th, 1998. The conference theme will be "Steering the Bandwagon: Utilizing New Media for Course Development and Support." The two-day event will be open to all who are interested in issues of distance and distributed learning development and support, As was the case with the October 1997 conference focusing on asynchronous courses held at Purdue, one of the two days will be geared especially to issues of development and delivery. The other day will be geared to issues of student support in today's technological environment. An advisory group composed of faculty and staff representing all institutions of the Indiana Partnership for Statewide Education, including the Independent Colleges of Indiana, is working with IHETS staff to plan the conference. This group invites the submission of proposals for presentations on both days of the conference.
We're interested, in general, in innovations in technology-delivered distance or distributed learning and its support, and in policy concerns related to this innovation. What has been tried? What works or doesn't work? What has been found effective? Discussion of complete courses, or of programs, is especially encouraged.
We are interested in receiving proposals from faculty, administrators, learning center or campus coordinators, librarians, technologists, or students, or in proposals for panels including representation from more than one of these groups. The proposals should include the following information:
* the title of the proposed presentation
* the name(s), title(s), and contact information for the presenter(s): for sessions with multiple presenters, please indicate a primary contact and also include complete information for all presenters
* a summary of the proposed presentation in 300 words or fewer
* an abstract of 60 words or fewer, to appear in the conference program
* special audio-visual and/or network requirements (an Internet-connected PC equipped with PowerPoint and a means of displaying the screen will be made available for all presentations requiring this facility)
Proposals should be received electronically at IHETS by Wednesday, May 6. Those submitting proposals will be notified of their status by mid-June.
--Nancy Millichap, Assistant Director for User and Information Services,
Indiana Higher Education Telecommunication System (IHETS)
957 W. Michigan St. VOICE: 317/263-8900
Indianapolis, IN 46202-5184 FAX: 317/263-8831Mbr>
nmillich@ind.net
http://www.ind.net
11. INULA ANNUAL BOOK SALE - APRIL 19 & 20
RUN! DON'T WALK!
To The
Indiana University Librarians Association (InULA)
Annual BOOK SALE
(http://www.indiana.edu/~inula/notes/v14/no1/booksalead.html)
Sunday, April 19, 1998 1-4pm Special Preview!
($10 Preview Admission)
4:00-7pm Admission Free
Monday, April 20, 1998 9am-8pm Admission Free
(4-6pm Half Price Sale
6-8pm $2 for a Bag Sale)
Most items under $3 (Checks Accepted)
Main Library
Room E174 (Media Viewing Room)
10th and Jordan
Bloomington, IN
The Indiana University Librarians Association is a not-for-profit organization whose mission is to provide continuing education to
librarians, scholarships in the field of library and information science,
and better communication among InULA members. --Emma D. - Booksale Publicity Subcommittee
12. INULA COLLEGIAL LUNCHEON SERIES
As a part of InULA's Collegial Luncheon Series, the Social & Program Committee is sponsoring a Central region luncheon Thursday, April 23 at 11:00 AM in the Chancellor's Room, University Place, IUPUI. It is a dutch treat luncheon that will provide an opportunity for InULA members to meet, network, and interact socially. It will also give the opportunity to discuss ideas and concerns for the upcoming 25th anniversary of faculty status.
Please RSVP to Edy Feazel at efeazel@iuk.edu or (765) 455-9437 by April 21st.
--The InULA Program & Social Committee
Charlotte Hess, Chair
Julie Nilson
Edy Feazel
Mary Strow
Pat Riesenman
On Sunday, April 26, at 2 pm, Nan Brooks (well-known for her outstanding interpretation of Eleanor Roosevelt) will present a new historical program at Wylie House Museum. "Dr. Mary, Turn of the Century Physician" is based on the character of Mary Binford Bruner, MD, a prominent Quaker doctor of Greenfield, Indiana and teacher at Earlham College. The Doctor will present an address to the audience, then continue to mingle while old-fashioned refreshments are served on the porch. Tickets for the performance are $10 each. A limited number are still available. E-mail Bill Lawrence at wlawrenc or call 855-6224 or pager 337-6909 for ticket information.
14. REGIONAL CAMPUS LIBRARY FACULTY SURVEY
Please note that this survey form is ONLY applicable for regional campus libraries, not for Bloomington and IUPUI campus libraries.
Please fill out the following form. This survey is intended to collect information from librarians working on the regional campuses as to whether they are interested in serving on university-wide Indiana University Libraries Faculty Council (IULFC) Committees during the upcoming year. This information will be used by the IULFC Regional Campuses Nominating Committee to determine the representatives from the regional campuses to the IULFC and to place librarians on a variety of IULFC committees.
Information on the function and composition of each the committees is found in the Indiana University Libraries Library Faculty Handbook. These IULFC positions are the governance voice of the regional campuses.
Name: _____________________________________________
Rank: _____________________________________________
Telephone: ________________________________________
Library Address: __________________________________
Please check one: Tenured Untenured
Elected Positions
Elected representatives will serve a two-year term (1998-2000). Please
indicate for which position you would like to nominate yourself.
____ IULFC Representative(needed: 1 representative; 1 alternate; any rank)
____ Faculty Review Board (needed: 1 representative, can be tenured or
untenured; 2 alternates, 1 must be tenured, the other must be same
status as the newly elected representative)
Appointed Positions
Members of these committees will serve a two-year term (1998-2000). Please
rank your preferences by placing numbers 1-6 in the appropriate blanks.
____ Faculty Standards Committee
____ Librarians' Day Committee
____ Promotion and Tenure Committee
____ Research Committee
____ Sabbatical Leave Committee (must be an Associate Librarian)
____ White Award Committee
Please return this form by May 1, 1998 to:
Chris Long, IULFC Secretary-elect
IU School of Law--Indianapolis
735 W. New York Street
Indianapolis, IN 46202-5194
Fax: (317) 274-8825
E-mail: celong2@iupui.edu
If you have any questions or need a hard copy of the survey form, please contact IULFC regional campus representatives: Martin Rosen at (812)941-2631 or email at mrosen@indiana.edu Feng Shan at (219)237-4421, or email at fshan@iusb.edu
. 15. WEEKLY CALENDAR
Monday, April 13 B F C L C Meeting 10:00 am - 12:00 pm ACR Monday, April 13 I U L F C Meeting 1:00 - 3:00 pm Owen Hall #102 Thursday, April 16 HMR Supervisory Training 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Situational Leadership Dowling Center
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