NORASIST Program on Accessible Design for the Web
Posted: August 26, 2007 Filed under: Opportunities: Events Comments OffNorthern Ohio Chapter of the American Society of Information Science and Technology (NORASIST)
Annual Business Meeting and Program
Accessible Design for the Web:
Legal Requirements, Standards, and Design Tips
David Robins
Assistant Professor, Kent State University
Information Architecture and Knowledge Management
Monday, September 17, 2007
6-8 p.m. - We will elect officers for 2007/2008
Light meal and refreshments will be provided
Join us at the newly-renovated
Cleveland Heights University Heights Public Library
2345 Lee Road, Cleveland Heights, OH 44118 (for directions and map go to http://www.heightslibrary.org/hours.php#branchmaps )
Enjoy a tour of the facility following the program
One year ago, a federal judge ruled that retail stores with an online presence can be sued if their web site is not accessible to the blind. Although federal law (Section 508 of the American Rehabilitation Act) pertains primarily to federal agencies, it is now obvious that all organizations with a web presence are subject to legal recourse in content on their web sites is not accessible. Dr. Robins will discuss legal requirements and standards for accessibility, and how to design sites that are accessible.
David B. Robins is an Assistant Professor in the Interdisciplinary Program in Information Architecture and Knowledge Management (IAKM) at Kent State University. He teaches courses in information design, information architecture, usability and content management systems. He is conducting research in usability, and the impact of aesthetics on web site credibility and usability. Dr. Robins has an undergraduate degree from Colorado State University (Bachelor of Fine Arts), a Master of Science (Library Science) from the University of North Texas, and a Ph.D. in Information Science from the University of North Texas.
For Reservations, contact: Penny O’Connor, 4534 Grayton Road, Cleveland OH 44135 (216)676-4859 pjo@earthlink.net
**Note**
ASIST has some pretty interesting programs. Check them out to see if you have a chapter in your area @ http://www.asis.org/Chapters/chapters.html
National Archives Vacancies
Posted: August 26, 2007 Filed under: Opportunities: Job Postings Comments OffThe National Archives & Records Administration (NARA) is currently
recruiting for the following positions:
Archives Specialist, GS-9 ($44,993 – $58,490) – Morrow, GA
Archives Technician, GS-6 ($35,425 – $46,052) – Ventura Co., CA
Supv. Museum Curator, GS-12 ($69,830 – $90,783) – Ventura Co., CA
Supv. Preservation Spec., GS-11 ($52,912 – $68,787) – St. Louis, MO
Digital Imaging Tech., GS-6 ($33,872 – $44,032) – College Park, MD
Photographer, GS-9 ($46,041 – $59,852) – College Park, MD
Preservation Spec., GS-9 ($43,731 – $56,849) – St. Louis, MO
Visit our careers pages at www.archives.gov/careers to access the
complete vacancy, qualifications and applicable deadlines as well as to
view our Employee Profiles – see for yourself what we do here.
All questions should be directed to the point of contact provided in
the
vacancy announcement.
Thank you -
Tammy Stovall
National Archives & Records Administration
Recruitment Coordinator
(301) 837-1872
Historical Society of Frederick County (MD) Internship
Posted: August 26, 2007 Filed under: Opportunities: Internships Comments OffThe Historical Society of Frederick County is offering a paid internship for a student interested in developing skills in archival processing and historical research. The 24-week internship will pay $10.00 per hour and will entail approximately twelve hours per week, working under the supervision of the Historical Society’s archivist. The internship will focus upon processing, and making available for research, papers and photographic images associated with the Byerly photographic studios in Frederick, Maryland.
Qualified applicants will be enrolled in graduate program in library science, museum studies, archival science or a related field. Prior archival experience is preferred but not required. To apply, submit a cover letter and resume to Mark S. Hudson, Executive Director, Historical Society of Frederick County, 24 East Church Street, Frederick, MD 21701 or email them to mhudson@hsfcinfo.org. Review of applications will begin on September 4, 2007.
The position is being funded through a generous grant from the Rothwell Family Foundation.
Marie Washburn
Librarian
Historical Society of Frederick County
Project Archivist – Wolfsonian-FIU
Posted: August 26, 2007 Filed under: Opportunities: Job Postings Comments OffThe Wolfsonian-FIU seeks a project archivist to organize, arrange, and provide access to the John Eberson architectural archive. This is a grant-funded temporary position with the option to work part-time or full time for a 6-month minimum at $ 20.00/hour.
Candidate provides demonstrated familiarity with archival visual materials (photographs and/or architectural drawings) using archival standards to implement, process, and describe the arrangement for a large body of architectural material Performs basic preservation assessments, minor conservation treatment, and re-housing of materials according to current archival standards; Must have experience, excellent writing and organization skills with ability to effectively communicate and works well independently and collaboratively; Responsible for creating and implementing an EAD-encoded (Encoded Archival Description) finding aid for collection materials and catalog record for an online WFIU library database; Familiarity with Dublin Core, AAT and other descriptive standards; Performs other duties in support of processing archival duties or reference work and is responsible for authoring periodic project progress reports for the granting agency.
Qualifications: ALA-accredited master’s degree in library and information science, master’s degree in archival administration, or equivalent advanced degree.
The Wolfsonian-FIU, a museum research center in Miami Beach, promotes modern material culture to enhance the understanding and appreciation of objects as agents and reflections of social, political, and technological change. The institution focuses on its extraordinary collection of North American and European decorative, propaganda, and fine arts of the 1885-1945 period, donated to Florida International University in 1997 by Mitchell Wolfson, Jr. The museum’s exhibitions, publications, and programs serve local, national, and international audiences. FIU is an EE/EO/EA Employer & Institution.
For more information or to apply, visit online: http://www.fiujobs.org.
To apply, contact:
Kimberly J. Bergen
The Wolfsonian-Florida International University
kim@thewolf.fiu.edu
http://www.fiujobs.org
Co-Coordinator 2011-2013
