IUL NEWS for August 17, 1998 Volume 25 Number 29

1. Staff News
2. Search Committee Appointed
3. New Residency Program
4. Thank You
5. Serials Cancellation Requests
6. Certificate in Distance Education
7. Online Copyright Tutorial
8. Information Open House
9. Master Calendar Reminder
10. Weekly Calendar



1. Staff News

A new colleague!

Linden Fairbairn has joined the staff in the Undergraduate Library, replacing Mary Strow for a six-month period. Linden is the Subject Specialist Librarian for Economics and Business at Fisher Library, University of Sydney, NSW, Australia. Prior to her p resent position, Linden worked in the Rare Book and Special Collections Library, and has also worked as a Librarian at Merchant Bank and as a Management Consultant and Information Specialist at McKinsey and Company in Sydney. She has a Bachelor of Arts in History from the University of Sydney, and a Postgraduate Diploma of Information Management-Librarianship from the University of New South Wales.

While working in the IU Undergraduate Library, Linden will be in charge of the Reference Desk, training of Reference Assistants, collection development of the UGL Reference Collections, Collection Manager for Theatre and Drama, scheduling all UGL desk st aff, and participating in the UGL Instruction and Orientation Program.

Please stop by UGL some time to introduce yourself and welcome Linden to the IU Libraries, Bloomington, and Indiana!

P.S. She's a MAJOR basketball fan!!!!

Carolyn Walters

New Positions Accepted

Effective July 27, Matthew Grubaugh accepted the Serials Control Coordinator position in Serials. Matthew has a BS from Ball State and is currently pursuing his MLS at IU.
Effective August 11, Annette Carasco has accepted the Serials Control Coordinator position in Serials. Annette has worked at Borders Books and Music since August of 1995. She has a BA from the University of California at Berkeley
Effective August 13, Wook-Jin Cheun accepted the Special Materials Coordinator position for Murlin Croucher, Slavic Studies Area Bibliographer. He has an MLS from I.U and is working on a PHD in Russian History.
Effective August 18, Matthew Myers has accepted the Assistant Stacks Supervisor position in Customer and Facilities Services. Matt has worked full-time in the Education Library since July 1995.

Resignations

Effective July 31, Pam Wasmer resigned from her position as Reference/Instruction Associate with the Life Sciences Library.
Effective July 31, April Easter resigned from her position as Senior Secretary in Library Administration.

Paper Presented at Conference

In April Kristine Brancolini and Erla Heyns presented a paper at the conference "Living in the Future II" in Tucson, Arizona. The paper, entitled "Implementing an Assessment Plan for Information Literacy," is now on available on the web, along with other proceedings from the conference. The URL is: http://dizzy.library.arizona.edu/conference/papers/iu42398.html#abstract The paper describes the Indiana University "Assessment Plan for Information Literacy" (1996) and Library efforts to implement the plan o ver the past two years.

Elected Vice President/President Elect

Lois Heiser, Geology Library Head, has been elected Vice-President/ President-Elect of the Geoscience Information Society. Lois will be responsible for planning the GIS portion of the Geological Society of America annual conference to be held in Denver i n 1999, and editing its proceedings. She will represent the Geoscience Information Society at other meetings within the geological research community.

Recent publications by IUPUI University Library Faculty:

Stamatoplos, A.C. & Mackoy, R.D. (1998) "Effects of library instruction on university students' satisfaction with the library: A longitudinal study." College & Research Libraries 59(4): 323-334.
Tony Stamatoplos, Assistant Librarian, IUPUI University Library Instructional Team
Folaron, Gail and Mary Stanley. (1998) "Integrating Library Research Skills Into the Curriculum Via E-Mail." Journal of Teaching in Social Work 17(1/2): 3-14.
Mary J. Stanley, Associate Librarian, IUPUI University Library, Director of Business Affairs/Human Resources

2. Search Committee Appointed

The search and screen committee has been appointed for the Head of the Acquisitions Division. The members are: Kendra Boileau, MPS-Approval Plans; Murlin Croucher, SALC; Mechael Gago, Serials; Erla Heyns (Chair), HPER Library; Lisa Lent, Serials; Anne Mc Greer, MPS and Collection Manager; and Kay Martin, MPS-Accounting. Martha Brogan, Director of Collection Development and University Bibliographer; and Lila Fredenburg, Libraries' Human Resources Officer, will serve as ex-officios.

3. New Residency Program

The IU-B Libraries, in conjunction with the School of Library and Information Science, are initiating a residency program specializing in web development and technology as well as reference and instruction. This is a two-year non-renewable appointment op en only to recent graduates (December 1997 or later) of the IU School of Library and Information Science.

Under the supervision of the Head, Undergraduate Library Services, the first Resident will assist in managing the electronic resources and services provided by UGLS. The Resident will serve as webmaster and content coordinator for UGLS and will also be responsible for the effective operation of databases and public access computing equipment in the Undergraduate Library and the 12 Halls of Residence Libraries. The successful candidate will also be expected to provide reference and instruction as needed in the Undergraduate Library.

Mary Krutulis, Assistant Dean of SLIS, believes that the program will play a significant role in fostering the development of new professionals. She hopes this is only the first of such opportunities with the IU-B Libraries for SLIS graduates. Further in formation about this position can be obtained by contacting Lila Fredenberg at Libraries Human Resources: 812-855-8196; lfredenb@indiana.edu; Main Library C-201, IU Bloomington.

The Residency Program was initiated based on continued suggestions and urgings by IU librarians, professionals and staff to establish such opportunities. The Library is interested in establishing more such programs in different areas and with different p artners. Additional suggestions and ideas for other residency programs are invited. Please contact Lila Fredenberg, Libraries Human Resources.

Libraries Human Resources

4. Thank You

The Libraries' participation in the month-long Summer Orientation and Registration for Freshman was a success thanks to all the people who volunteered to talk with students and their families at the Resource Fair, lead tours of the Main Library and do lar ge group presentations. The Orientation Office estimates that over 6000 freshmen and their parents participated in Summer Orientation and Registration. The efforts of the following individuals, who took time out of their busy work days, went a long way to help these new students feel welcome and comfortable on campus and in the libraries!

The Libraries were well represented at the Orientation Resource Fair which was held four days a week from June 23 through July 24 from 10am until 12:30 pm. The following individuals helped staff the Libraries' information table: Betty Andis, Rita Barsun, Eric Bartheld, Cynthia Baxter, Diane Dallis, Erica Dowell, Anne Foster, Elizabeth Knoerle, Randy Lent, Gail McKenzie, Ann Minde, Matt Myers, Emily Okada, Gwen Pershing, Mary Popp, Marian Shabaan, Pat Steele, Mary Strow, Carolyn Walters and Celestina Wrot h.

Diane Dallis, Lou Malcomb, Emily Okada and Carolyn Walters gave 2 presentations each to parent groups. These multi-media presentations (video and PowerPoint) produced by the Orientation Office, described academic support services, including library servi ces, available to students. Staff from other campus units also participated in these presentations which were given to groups of 100-200 twice a day, four days a week, June 23 through July 24.

Rita Barsun, Eric Bartheld, Nancy Boerner, Becky Cape, Diane Dallis, Erika Dowell, Judy Dye, Anne Graham, Elizabeth Knoerle, Lou Malcomb, Ann Minde, Moira Smith, Pat Steele, Carolyn Walters, Charla Westbrook, served as guides for tours of the Main Library that were offered 4 days a week from June 23 through July 24.

Diane Dallis and Emily Okada were the Libraries' liaisons to the Orientation Office and coordinated the Libraries' activities. Penny Foster scheduled all the volunteers.

5. Serials Cancellation Requests

The following serials cancellation requests have been received.

The subscription/standing orders listed below represent the last copies in the IUB Libraries. Bibliographers who wish to assume any of the orders should contact Judy Grannan, Serials Department (email:jgrannan), within two weeks following the date of this newsletter.

Fund 01 (African Studies)
- PRETEXTS
- STAR & SA TIMES INTERNATIONAL
- SUNDAY NEWS (Dar es Salaam, Tanzania)

Fund 17 (Business)
- NATION'S HEALTH

Fund 24 (Cinema)
- NATIONAL ALLIANCE FOR MEDIA ARTS & CULTURE

Fund 43 (Geology)
- CATALOGUE OF DIATOMS
- CATALOGUE OF FORAMINIFERA
- CATALOGUE OF OSTRACODA

Fund 64 (Latin American)
- SIEMPRE

Fund 73 (Sociology)
- SURVEY RESEARCH

Fund 84 (Reference)
- JERUSALEM TELEPHONE DIRECTORY
- PAIS INTERNATIONAL IN PRINT

Fund 97 (UGL)
- ENCYCLOPEDIA AMERICANA

6. Certificate in Distance Education

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PRESS RELEASE
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Indiana University to offer Certificate in Distance Education program this fall.

This fall, the Indiana University School of Continuing Studies will offer statewide, the Certificate in Distance Education program.

A world leader in telecommunications technology, Indiana University created the Certificate in Distance Education program for people in business and industry, education, health care, and government. You learn how to use telecommunications technology to en hance the learning capabilities of your students, employees, or customers. The program will be held on seven Tuesdays, September 29 to November 17, 1998 (no class October 13). The fee is $235.

The Certificate in Distance Education program will be offered via interactive distance technology at learning sites around the state. For information, visit the web site at www.indiana.edu/~scs/dl.html or contact Carol Kegeris at phone 317-274-4178, fax 3 17-278-0895, or e-mail ckegeris@iupui.edu.

7. Online Copyright Tutorial

Sign Up Now!

The Copyright Management Center for Indiana University is delighted to invite you to participate in this innovative and updated opportunity for learning about the meaning of copyright for your teaching, research, and other activities at the university. T he Indiana University Online Copyright Tutorial is a series of short, informal, readable, and (we hope) helpful messages delivered to you in electronic form, via a listserv, approximately three times per week. The new series will begin September 2 and ex tend through the fall semester.

The principal mission of the Copyright Management Center is to inform the academic community about copyright. The inaugural offering of the tutorial attracted more than 2,200 subscribers. Here are some of their comments:

"Just enough information per message to digest without straining the brain or the eyes!"

"Very helpful. I plan to use many of the links and references far beyond this tutorial."

"I was glad to be able to participate without having any affiliation with the University, and found the lessons intelligently written, thoughtful, and thought-provoking."

"I found the tutorial stimulating, informative, and I've been recommending it to colleagues."

"One of the real strengths of the program was the length of the messages. They were short enough to be able to fit into a busy schedule, but long enough to address meat."

"The best feature was the clarity of the writing. I used to work for lawyers and I never met one who spoke actual *English* until now. :-)"

Copyright is rapidly changing. The inaugural tutorial has been revised and updated to include new trends, developments, and strategies in copyright, such as:

* A new court decision that directly addresses the fair use of historical and literary manuscripts for scholarly purposes;

* Legislation in Congress that may change the term of protection for copyrights;

* New court rulings about the possible immunity of state colleges and universities from infringement claims;

* Developments in the law for distance learning; and

* Congressional action to create new "copyright-like" protections for databases and to secure digital information resources.

While this tutorial is designed particularly for educators, librarians, and staff--especially at Indiana University--anyone who is interested is welcome to subscribe and be a part of it. We also welcome previous subscribers who are looking for a refresh er and coverage of new developments.

To subscribe, simply send an email message to: listserv@listserv.iupui.edu.

Leave the subject blank and do not use a signature block. The full text of your message should read: sub Copyright-Online-L [your real name] For example: sub Copyright-Online-L Jane Doe

After your subscription has been received, you will receive a "confirmation request" to which you must respond. You will be required to reply to the message with the word "ok" in the body of the reply message (do not include a copy of the message sent to you -- only the word "ok"). This will confirm that your email address is valid. Following the confirmation, you will receive an email message indicating that you have been subscribed. The message will provide "rules" about how the list functions and instr uctions for un-subscribing from the list.

For additional information about the tutorial, visit: http://www.iupui.edu/it/copyinfo/online_tutorial.html

For more information about the CMC, visit: http://www.iupui.edu/it/copyinfo

8. Information Open House

The IUB Main Library will host an Information Open House on August 30th in the lobby from 1:00pm to 4:00pm. This is an opportunity to tell new students about library services as well as the many academic, cultural, recreational opportunities available to IU students. The open house is an official Welcome Week event that most new students will attend on the day before classes begin. Participation in this event is open to departments, organizations, or units that provide services to students on the IUB ca mpus. During the open house students will get information about the services of all participating campus units, see demonstrations, and talk with staff.

You can participate in one of three ways:

• Staffed table - we will provide a table where you can set up a display, distribute brochures and talk to students as they visit the open house.
• Un-staffed display - we will provide an area for your display and brochures
• Brochure distribution - we will set up an area where students can pick up your brochures & handouts about your services, collections, and orientation activities

In addition to various services and resources displays, brochures, etc., there will be a "Library Jobs" table where students can find applications for various jobs available in the IUB library system. If you would like for your job application to be incl uded, please deliver as many applications as you like to Diane Dallis, W121 Main Library by August 27th. The applications must include the department name so that if students wish to fill out the applications at the open house, we will be able to collect them and distribute them to the appropriate department.

For more information about the Open House, call Undergraduate Library Services at 855-9857 and ask for Diane Dallis (ddallis@indiana.edu) or Emily Okada (okada@indiana.edu).

9. Don't Forget to Use the Master Calendar

There is a master calendar in Libraries' Human Resources 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.

10. Weekly Calendar

Thursday, August 20th
Library Management Team Meeting
8:30 am-11:30am
Administrative Conference Room

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