Instruction/Reference Librarian, Hope College (Holland, MI)
Posted: October 23, 2008 Filed under: Opportunities: Job Postings Comments Off[via http://www.ischool.utexas.edu/jobweb/JobDetails.php?JobID=26915]
| Job Title: | INSTRUCTION/REFERENCE LIBRARIAN | <!– –> |
| Location: | United States, Michigan, Holland | |
| Job Types: | Professional | |
| Categories: | Entry Level Academic Librarianship |
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INSTRUCTION/REFERENCE LIBRARIAN Hope College Seeking an enthusiastic, service-oriented Instruction/Reference Librarian who can work closely with classroom faculty and students in a liberal arts college. Responsibilities: Qualifications: Preferred: The libaray is housed in an award winning building and received the ACRL Excellence in Academic Libraries Award in the college category in 2004. TO APPLY CONTACT: |
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British Architect to Redesign City Library
Posted: October 23, 2008 Filed under: Architecture, Libraries: Public Art Libraries, News Comments OffNew York Times reports about plans to renovate the New York Public Library:
Some are bound to question whether the library can raise the necessary funds, given the current financial crisis. But library officials said they were determined to press on. “We are committed to this program,” Ms. Marron said. “We recognize the world is different than what it was, and it might take a longer time. We’re not going to be foolhardy.” “Libraries are needed in times like this,” she added. “More people need to borrow books, to get job information — it’s free. So I think everybody strongly believes the library is needed more than ever.”
Online Reference Courses
Posted: October 23, 2008 Filed under: Opportunities: Professional Development, reference | Tags: RUSA Comments OffFrom ALA.org
CHICAGO—The Reference and User Services Association (RUSA) is offering online courses that can help librarians assist both their customers and their own careers.
With the continued downturn in the economy, a growing number of visitors to the library seek assistance with business-related questions. The economy has also affected the job market, and many librarians may wish to diversify their skill set to open doors to employment opportunities. Business Reference 101 and The Reference Interview, two of RUSA’s online professional development opportunities, provide solutions to both of these challenges. read more…







