For ongoing opportunities and deadlines, please visit the new Educational Opportunities Calendar.

Free Webinar > Copyright Series: Interview with Cable Green, Creative Commons

May 24, 2011 (Thursday) at 2:00 pm ET

Guest: Cable Green, Director of Global Learning, Creative Commons

Registration Link Available Via

[ http://bit.ly/L7ozAS ]

ALCTS ALA Annual preconference: “The How and Why of Research: What Is the Rock in Your Shoe?”
June 12 – 14, 2012.

All sessions begin at 2 p.m. Eastern, 1 p.m. Central and 11 a.m. Pacific time.

This virtual preconference provides insight and guidance into the world of research, encouraging attendees to discover the research possibilities inherent in their daily work.  Find out how valid research questions can grow out of practical professional quandaries.  Learn how to choose appropriate questions to investigate, how to design effective research strategies and explore avenues for sharing results with colleagues.  Demystify the research process and be encouraged  to contribute to the body of knowledge in the discipline.  This virtual preconference is aimed at librarians entering the profession and/or new to the research process.

This virtual preconference is comprised of three one-hour sessions:

Tuesday, June 12
“Avoiding the Research Rubbish Bin: How to Begin a Research Project” with Allyson Carlyle,  University of Washington Information School.

Wednesday, June 13
“From Curiosity to Concept: Developing a Research Plan from Everyday Library Issues” with Steven A. Knowlton, University of Memphis.

Thursday, June 14
“Bringing your Work to Press: The Peer Review Process” with Sandy Roe, Illinois State University and editor, Cataloging and Classification Quarterly.

Visit the “How and Why” page on the ALCTS website.

Registration is open now.  Individual sessions for each preconference are $39 for ALCTS members, $49 for non-members, $99 for groups and, as always, free to LIS students.  A discounted rate is available if you want to register for all the sessions included in each preconference:  $95 for ALCTS members, $118 for non-members and $258 for groups.  Register through ALA Online Learning.

If you have any questions, please contact Julie Reese, ALCTS Continuing Education, jreese@ala.org.

Joint Conference of Librarians of Color early bird registration closes at midnight June 13
Early bird registration for the Joint Conference of Librarians of Color (JCLC), Sept. 19-23 in Kansas City, Mo., closes Wednesday June 13.
JCLC is a conference for everyone—with engaging speakers, special events and more than 70 concurrent sessions exploring issues of diversity in libraries and how they affect the ethnic communities who use our services!  Early bird registration provides attendees with the best rates for this exciting event.  For complete details, visit http://jclc-conference.org.
JCLC is an experience like no other! Emmy® winner Sonia Manzano, voted one of the most influential Hispanics byPeople en Espanol for her work playing Maria on “Sesame Street,” will welcome attendees at the opening keynote.  Author, director and activist Jamal Joseph will join JCLC as the closing general session speaker.  There will be numerous opportunities to network and socialize, including an opening reception at the beautiful Kansas City Public Library’s central branch.
Under the theme, “Gathering at the Waters: Celebrating Stories and Embracing Communities,” JCLC provides a unique setting for learning with three pre-conferences and more than 70 concurrent sessions in five tracks—Advocacy, Outreach and Collaboration; Collections, Programs and Services; Deep Diversity and Cultural Exchange; Leadership, Management and Organizational Development; and Technology and Innovation.  Author luncheons will allow attendees to get up close and personal with award-winning authors, including Lauren Myracle, Sharon Flake, Da Chen and David Treuer.  A busy exhibit hall will feature the latest from library vendors and partners.
The Crown Center, the city within a city located in the heart of downtown Kansas City, will offer attendees the luxurious accommodations of the Westin Kansas City and Sheraton Kansas City, along with three levels of great shopping, dining and entertainment.  Hotel rates start at $139.
JCLC is sponsored by the five associations of ethnic librarians—the American Indian Library Association (AILA), the Asian/Pacific American Librarians Association (APALA), the Black Caucus of the American Library Association (BCALA), the Chinese American Librarians Association (CALA) and REFORMA, the National Association to Promote Library and Information Services to Latinos and the Spanish Speaking.  The first Joint Conference was held in Dallas in 2006.
More information may be found at http://jclc-conference.org.

ARCHIVES ASSISTANT(S)
Reports To: Archivist
Basic Work Week: 37.5 hrs/wk Monday – Friday
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

*Full-time temporary grant-funded Archives Assistant(s)
(Two positions open, one 18 month project and one 24 month project)

Responsible for converting archival materials to digital format using a high-resolution scanner and a digital camera for the IMA Archives Miller House and Garden Collection

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Properly handle fragile and rare archival materials
• Support the preparation of materials for scanning
• Scan and photograph archival materials and import in photo software; edit images as required using provided software (Silverfast, Photoshop, etc.)
• Upload images and enter metadata into Nuxeo (image repository)
• Enter descriptive metadata into Archon (an archives management system)
• Calibrate all components of scanner and computer work station on a regular basis

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Ability to work effectively with supervision and as part of a team
• Sensitivity to and experience handling archival materials
• Ability to operate a computer, scanner and digital camera
• Experience using Adobe Photoshop preferred
• Working knowledge of work processing, spreadsheet and database software applications preferred
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written directions
• Experience doing research or knowledge of historical research preferred
• Interest in/knowledge of design and/or architecture preferred

A competitive salary and benefits package is offered. To apply, please e-mail your resume and a letter of interest to: hr@imamuseum.org or fax to Human Resources at 317-920-2655. No phone calls, please. The IMA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Catalog Librarian, Maryland Institute College of Art

Job Description:

The Catalog Librarian will provide access to the collections of the Decker Library through the online catalog. This position will provide accurate online cataloging records for library holdings. These records include uniform searchable access points for authors, titles, series and subjects. This position will be responsible for the integrity of online cataloging records and library holdings. The Catalog Librarian will administer Cataloging and Serials modules of the SIRSI Online Cataloging System. The position reports directly to the Director of Decker Library.

Duties include:

• Provide online bibliographic records for all Decker Library acquisitions through derivative or original cataloging
• Replace or remove missing titles from online catalog
• Correct bibliographic descriptions (including author and subject headings) to improve searching functionality of the online catalog ; correct errors in call numbers to improve functionality of shelf browsing; correct or add item ID’s to allow book circulation
• Develop and revise local cataloging policy in accordance with policies of Library of Congress, The American Library Association and OCLC; update and maintain Decker Library Cataloging Manual
• Instruct Reference and MRC staff in editing of bibliographic records to be added to the collections
• Monitor SIRSI and cataloging listservs and blogs (e.g. AUTOCAT, RDA Blog) and attend conferences and webinars for applicable information
• Oversee changes to SIRSI Cataloging and Serials modules as needed
• Provide assistance at Reference Desk and Circulation Desk as needed
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Requirements:

• Knowledge of: Anglo-American Cataloging Rules, 2nd ed., rev; familiarity with FRBR and RDA (Resource Description & Access); Library of Congress authority, cataloging, subject analysis and classification rules and policies; USMARC bibliographic and holdings formats; SIRSI administrative system;
• A broad knowledge of art and art history in order to analyze subject matter and assign proper access points and call numbers
• General knowledge of manual and online reference tools
• General knowledge of circulation commands and policies.
• Excellent computer skills required for use of SIRSI, OCLC Connexion Client, RDA Toolkit, and LC Classification Web
• Knowledge of Microsoft Applications
• Excellent proofreading skills
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to keep abreast of changes in national and international cataloging policies and apply them locally as needed
• Ability to explain complicated information in a clear and concise manner
• Ability to work amicably with colleagues and library patrons
• Successful Candidate will be required to complete a full background check

Qualifications:

• MLS from ALA accredited institution or equivalent in experience
• Minimum of 3 years original cataloging experience at an academic institution; background in fine art and/or art history; bibliographic knowledge of at least one western European language (German, French, and/or Italian)

Valued but not required:

• MA or BA in art history, or an MFA or BFA in fine art, or similar educational background and experience.

Additional Information:

Salary: negotiable and commensurate with experience; includes extensive benefits package.

A review of applications will begin immediately; job announcement will remain open until position is filled.

AA/EOE

Application Instructions:
To be considered for this position, please apply online include a letter of interest with desired salary, current resume, and 3 professional references.

No phone calls.

Should you experience any difficulty with, or have questions concerning the online application process please refer to Interview Exchange’s Frequently Asked Questions or submit a Help Ticket to the Help Desk.

Full posting and link to application

Deadline to Apply: May 29, 2012

Visual Resources Librarian

A full-time, permanent position reporting to the library’s director of research services. Manages a collection of over 100,000 digital images as well as 110,000 analog images. Supports daily teaching and long-term research needs of art department faculty (four art history and four studio art) and digital image needs of the interdisciplinary humanities program and other academic departments. Collaborates with the art faculty, library digital assets staff, and computing and information services to create and maintain metadata, organize and preserve digital collections, and facilitate use of visual resource collections for group instruction and individual research. Manages on-site image production. Administers the visual resources collection budget and trains and supervises student assistants. Contributes to the creation, maintenance, and evaluation of web content and services. Coordinates selection, purchasing, processing and licensing of material that support the study and teaching of art in all formats. We seek energetic candidates who welcome the opportunity to play a leadership role in providing library services in an intensely academic community.

Minimum qualifications:

• ALA-accredited master’s degree in library/information science and a M.A. or B.A. in art history, architecture, visual studies or a related field.
• At least 2 years experience with a visual resources collection or related position, including experience in managing digital collections and relational databases.

Desirable qualifications:

• Strong background in digital imaging.
• Experience with collection management and presentation software such as CONTENTdm, EmbARK, MDID, or Luna Insight.
• Knowledge of copyright issues related to image collection management.
• Supervisory experience. Background or experience in supporting diverse populations of faculty and students.

To apply, please submit a letter of introduction discussing your qualifications, along with your resume or curriculum vitae, a list of three professional references and a completed Reed Application for Employment form (original or scanned) via email to: library-application@reed.edu.

The Reed Application for Employment is located at: http://www.reed.edu/human_resources/staffsearch/index.html

Equal Opportunity Employer
Classification: Visual Resources Librarian
Salary Range: $49,989 – $77,484

For ongoing opportunities and deadlines, please visit the new Educational Opportunities Calendar.

ALCTS webinar: Archival Materials: Using RDA with DACS
Date: May 30, 2012
All webinars are one hour in length and begin at 11am Pacific, noon Mountain, 1pm Central, and 2pm Eastern time.
Description: Overview of RDA provisions related to archival collections, including both bibliographic and authority records. Explores the possible connections between RDA and Describing Archives: A Content Standard (DACS), and their potential application as supplementary standards.
Who Should Attend? Attendees should have some understanding of archival cataloging practices and a desire to learn more about archival cataloging rules.
For additional information and links to registration, please click on the following link:
http://www.ala.org/alcts/confevents/upcoming/webinar/cat/053012

ARLIS/NA Pasadena Conference 2013: CALL FOR PROPOSALS – Papers, Sessions and Workshops

Proposals for Papers, Sessions and Workshops are now being accepted for The 41st Annual Conference of the Art Libraries Society of North America (ARLIS/NA) to be held on April 25-29, 2013 in Pasadena, California. We welcome submissions from librarians, visual and media resource specialists, archivists, curators, museum professionals, educators, artists, designers, architects, historians, researchers, practitioners and others.

The submission deadline is Friday June 22, 2012.

The conference theme, Crafting Our Future, is inspired by Pasadena’s renowned arts and crafts heritage and emphasizes the importance of building upon our past as we actively shape the future of art librarianship.
Individuals and groups are invited to submit proposals that will elicit critical exchange and debate and support opportunities for interaction between participants, as well as those that offer practical advice and solutions to the many challenges facing the profession.
Further information regarding papers, sessions, and workshops can be found within the detailed online submission forms.
Call for Proposals – Papers and Sessions, online submission form: www.surveymonkey.com/s/PAS2013PapersSessions
Call for Proposals – Workshops, online submission form: www.surveymonkey.com/s/PAS2013Workshops

Crafting proposals: Pasadena and beyond
Friday, May 25, 2012
2PM Eastern | 1PM Central | 12PM Mountain | 11AM Pacific
*Chat URL to be announced the morning of May 25th on ARLIS-L*
Guests:
Sarah Sherman, Getty Research Institute; 2013 Conference Program Co-Chair
Cathy Billings, Brandy Library & Art Center; 2013 Conference Program Co-Chair
Nedda Ahmed, Georgia State University
Tony White, Maryland Institute College of Art
Moderator: Emilee Mathews, Indiana University; ARLISNAP Education Liaison
ARLISNAP and the Professional Development-Education Subcommittee are pleased to present a Lunchtime Chat on developing conference proposals. We hope you will join us for a lively and informative discussion about

• approaches to refining research interests into a presentation at a specific venue (conference, symposia, webinar or other presentation format)
• presentation formats and the work behind the scenes in the fit between presenter, topic, format, and theme
• tips for less-experienced ARLISians interested in developing themselves as researchers, scholars, and contributors to the field

This chat is geared towards anyone curious about how to become more involved in presenting research. Bring your questions! We also welcome more experienced ARLISians to share their experiences and tips related to the topic.
For more information about Lunchtime Chats, visit: http://www.arlisna.org/chats/index.html

Authority, Connectivity, and Discovery: The Evolving Role of Reference in the Wiki Age
https://event.on24.com/eventRegistration/EventLobbyServlet?target=registration.jsp&eventid=462517&sessionid=1&key=67590F730BBF54C0DB5A508813F81A32&partnerref=ljweboxfordupwikiage06142012&sourcepage=register
SPONSORED BY: Oxford University Press and Library Journal
DATE AND TIME: Thursday, June 14, 2012, 2:00-3:00 PM EST/11:00 AM -12:00 PM PST
Why are traditionally-published reference resources still necessary?  What are publishers doing to make them accessible, usable, and discoverable in the library and on the free Web?  How are these changes impacting reference’s presence in the library?  How are user habits affecting how reference is published, developed, and utilized?  Register now to hear our esteemed panel, including Oxford University Press’ Robert Faber, Editorial Director for Reference (UK), Dave Tyckoson, reference librarian and Associate Dean at California State University, Fresno,  and Dinah Birch, Professor of English Literature and Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Research and Knowledge Exchange at the University of Liverpool and Editor of the newest edition of the classic Oxford Companion to English Literature, 7th Edition, on a panel moderated by Library Journal and School Library Journal Reference Editor Etta Thornton-Verma, as they tackle the topic of the ever-changing role of, and need for, authoritative reference in today’s libraries in the “Wiki age.”
Can’t make it June 14? No problem! Register now and you will get an email reminder from Library Journal post-live event when the webcast is archived and available for on-demand viewing at your convenience!
For more information about this webcast, please visit Library Journal.

Research Writer’s Consultations at the ALA Annual meeting
The ACRL Research Program Committee (RPC) is once again sponsoring Research Writer’s Consultations at the ALA Annual meeting, held June 22, 2012 – June 26, 2012 in Anaheim, California.  Aimed at the new or inexperienced writer, the Research Writer’s Consultations will pair new or inexperienced writers with an experienced writer or editor, who will offer guidance and critique.
AUTHORS:
Are you an ACRL member working on a research article? Would you like some constructive feedback? Submit a draft research paper for consultation. RPC will match new writers with experienced writers and the pairs will meet face-to-face during the ALA Midwinter meeting. Draft research papers must be submitted by June 15, 2012. Papers will be shared only among the designated pairs. Submission details follow:
Include on first page: Author’s name and contact information in upper left and a paragraph describing what you would like others to comment on about your paper (e.g., grammar, writing style, clarity, presentation of the research methodology).
Page limit: 25 double-spaced pages, standard 1″ margins.
Preferred format: Microsoft Word. Number pages. Footers should include author’s full name and e-mail.
Draft research papers should be in complete enough form for others to read easily.
Submit by June 15, 2012 to: Cheryl Middleton: cherly[dot]middleton[at]oregonstate[dot]edu.
MEET DURING ALA 2012 Annual
The experienced writer/editor and the writer they have been paired with will correspond ahead of time to determine the best time to meet at the meeting.
Questions should be directed to Cheryl Middleton: cherly[dot]middleton[at]oregonstate[dot]edu

NEDCC PRESERVATION TRAINING NEWS:
The 2012 Training Calendar is now up through December.

NEDCC has expanded its program to include even more digital topics,
while continuing to offer accessible, affordable hands-on and online
training on the essentials of physical collections care.

Check out the NEW Workshops and Webinars:
http://www.nedcc.org/eblasts/2012TrainingCalendar2.html
QUESTIONS?
Contact Donia Conn, dconn@nedcc.org
Northeast Document Conservation Center (NEDCC)
Andover, MA
Deadline is approaching…
DIGITAL DIRECTIONS
New Foundations: Creation, Curation, Use
June 13-15, 2012
Join Us in Boston!
www.nedcc.org

ALA Virtual Conference
Framing the ALA Virtual Conference on July 18 and 19, 2012, “Mapping Transformation” hosts keynote speakers and interactive 45-minute Web sessions providing insights from experts and offering opportunities for conversation around key issues related to transformation in libraries. Ideal both for those who can’t attend 2012 ALA Annual Conference and for those who are ready for more, right at their desktop!
Speakers include: George Needham and Joan Frye Williams on Libraries in a Post-Print World; Lee Rainie (Director of the Pew Research Center’s Internet & American Life Project), on the rise of e-books and next steps in the Project’s research on the evolving role of libraries; Brian Mathews, Jamie LaRue, Emily Dowdall (Senior Associate- Pew Charitable Trusts’ Philadelphia Research Initiative), Nate Hill, and others on transformative thinking and activity in libraries, and more.
And back by popular demand–30-minute author lunches hosted by Booklist editors Brad Hooper (talking with Katherine Boo) and Donna Seaman.
Special 25% discount for 2012 ALA Annual Conference full registrants on Virtual Conference registration–recommended for making the most of the interactivity and conversations, one of the best bargains in continuing education in the library world today.
The archive of ALA Virtual Conference will be available free to registrants for up to six months, and also free after the event to all full registrants of ALA Annual Conference.
Individual registration is $69 ($51.75 with Annual Conference discount), and group registration for up to 15 IP addresses is an affordable $300 ($225 with Annual Conference discount).

Thanks, Emilee and Braegan!

Blended Librarian Webcast: Flipping the Classroom: Overturning the Traditional Lecture Thursday, May 10th @ noon (12pm) EDT

This is a free event & no registration is needed. There are a limited number of seats that are available on a first come first served basis. Please go to the BL site http://www.blendedlibrarian.org/ and log in to the “Quick Login” early to obtain your seat. It will be the webcast listed at the top of the webpage.

(Note: You need to be a member of the Blended Librarians Online Learning Community to participate. No fee to join. To join go to the following page http://www.blendedlibrarian.org/join.html prior to logging on to LearningTimes to join the webcast – you should do this at least 12 hrs prior to attending a webcast.)

METRO & ACRL/NY Present: Catablogging – Leveraging Blogging Software to Present Your Collections on the Web

Speaker Chela Weber

Chela Scott Weber is the Associate Head for Archival Collections at the Tamiment Library & Robert f. Wagner Labor Archives at NYU. Prior to coming to the Tamiment, she was the Director of Library & Archives at the Brooklyn Historical Society, where she implemented Emma, their WordPress based catablog of archives and special collections. She holds a Master of Library and Information Science and Certificate of Archival Administration from Wayne State University in beautiful Detroit, MI.

This event is co-sponsored/hosted with ACRL/NY Special Collections and Archives Discussion Group.

Visit the event website for more information and to register:

http://metro.org/events/178/

FINAL CALL FOR PAPERS — ARCHIVING THE ARTS

The AMIA Student Chapter at New York University invites presentation proposals for Archiving the Arts, to be held jointly with IMAP in New York City on Saturday, October 13, 2012 as part of New York Archives Week organized by Archivists Round Table of Metropolitan New York.

Please submit a 250-word proposal to Kathryn Gronsbell atNYU.AMIA@gmail.com Priority will be given to submissions received by Friday, May 4, 2012.

FINAL DEADLINE for submissions is Friday, July 13, 2012.

The 3rd annual ShareAcademy will be held on Tuesday, August 7th, 2012 at the CPCC Harris campus in Charlotte, NC.  The theme for this year’s ShareAcademy is:

“Under New Management: Adventures in Leadership”

CALL FOR PROPOSALS: Share with us your challenges, joys, reflections, techniques, skills and eye-opening moments about becoming a better, more efficient, more productive leader and manager.  What habits or tricks have you learned or utilized to manage yourself, your time or your staff?  How have you identified your strengths and skills and used them to your best advantage?
Workshop proposals are expected to be interactive, hands-on, and engaging for participants.

Call for proposals CLOSES: May 30
ShareAcademy Registration OPENS: June 4

*ShareAcademy is created and hosted by CPCC Library, but is open to anyone interested in the conference theme.  Our primary goal is to provide a conference full of practical, hands-on material for its attendees.*

Submit your proposal here!  http://www.cpcc.edu/library/shareacademy

ALCTS webinar: Rare Materials and RDA: Exploring the Issues

Date: May 23, 2012
All webinars are one hour in length and begin at 11am Pacific, noon Mountain, 1pm Central, and 2pm Eastern time.

Description: Are you unsure about how (or whether) to apply RDA to rare materials? This webinar will present an overview of RDA provisions related to rare materials, including both bibliographic and authority records, and will explore how well RDA and Descriptive Cataloging of Rare Materials
(DCRM) can be used together to describe rare materials. The webinar will reflect work sponsored by the ACRL Rare Books and Manuscripts Section’s Bibliographic Standards Committee, including a white paper prepared by the presenters.

Single Webinar Registration Fees:  $39 ALCTS Member; $49 Non-member; $39 International; $99 Group (a group of people that will watch it together).
Check the ALCTS Web site for discount pricing for the entire webinar series.

For additional information and links to registration, please click here.

ALCTS webinars are recorded and registrants receive a link to the recording shortly following the live event.

For questions about registration, contact ALA Registration by calling
1-800-545-2433 and press 5 or email registration@ala.org. For all other questions or comments related to the webinars, contact Julie Reese, ALCTS Events Manager at 1-800-545-2433, ext. 5034 or alctsce@ala.org.

See educational opportunities, such as CFP, workshops, events, webinars, etc.? Please email Braegan Abernethy (bcabernethy@gmail.com) or Emilee Mathews (mathewse@indiana.edu) to get them posted here.

Student Liaison
Amanda Qualls

Education Liaisons
Emilee Mathews
Braegan Abernethy

Member-at-Large
Kate Wilson

We forgot to include that we are also looking for a person to do the job listing posts, which is very straightforward and there’s a bunch of documentation.

Next post: Our plans for this coming year.

Yay!

The biggest changes are that Stephanie and I are no longer co-coordinators but are instead are co-moderators.

And we get some funding from ArLiS/NA as well! So if you have an idea of something that would benefit students, young professionals and/or ArLiS/NA as a whole, please let us know! Sharks with laser beams are right out though.

• chapter liaison → volunteer would routinely collect information about different events, developments, and discussions going on in ARLIS/NA regional chapters throughout the US, Canada, and Mexico and disseminate that information to ArLiSNAP members via the blog and other social media outlets
• student group liaison → volunteer would create and maintain a list of active ARLIS/NA-affiliated (or aligned) student and young professionals throughout the ARLIS/NA zones. list would be part of a retooled reference section on the ArLiSNAP website, which would include refreshed links
• education liaison → volunteer would focus on highlighting various educational opportunities (workshops, webinars, symposium, conferences) that could appeal to the ArLiSNAP membership and sharing that via the blog and our other social media outlets (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn)
• member-at-large → would report on current events that would be pertinent to the ArLiSNAP membership including developments in policy within ARLIS/NA, legislation, new services, etc.

If you are interested in any of these positions, please email Stephanie or myself or comment below.
Stephanie and I would definitely be there to support/assist/collaborate with our liasons.

Ms. Grimm is currently an Instructional Librarian at USC Beaufort. She has a degree in illustration from the School of Visual Arts and her MLS from the University of Michigan. In addition you can check out her work at Grimmart or catch up with her on twitter at @stephliana.

A special thanks goes to all the candidates who submitted their candidacy to this year’s election.  Thank you for offering your service and your enthusiasm, and we hope that you will remain involved in other capacities.

Sincerely,

Suzanne Walsh
ArLiSNAP Coordinator 2011-2013

About the Art Libraries Society of North America
Founded in 1972, Art Libraries Society of North America (ARLIS/NA) is devoted to fostering  in art librarianship and visual resources curatorship.  The Society is a dynamic and diverse organization, representing over 1,000 individuals and organizations spanning the United States, Canada, Mexico, and overseas.  For more information, please visit arlisna.org.

About Art Library Student and New Professionals
Art Library Students and New ARLIS Professionals (ArLiSNAP) is a special interest group within ARLIS/NA.  The group’s mission is to provide an open forum for sharing ideas pertinent to art librarianship amongst its constituency and the world beyond.  For over seven years, ArLiSNAP has continuously provided ARLIS/NA with thought leadership and innovative programming.  For more information, please visit, arlisnap.org.

http://tinyurl.com/bruvs2p

Both the mentor and mentee benefit from a successful relationship.

• Mentors provide mentees support, insight, and expertise.

• Mentees offer mentors information about emerging professional trends and technologies, a renewed enthusiasm for issues in art
librarianship, and new perspectives.

We believe that mentoring is not only valuable for the mentor and mentee, but for ARLIS as a whole.
A healthy organization supports mentoring to ensure that individuals coming up in the profession are well-positioned to carry out the goals
of the organization.

See below for additional information or visit: https://docs.google.com/document/pub?id=1Xuxf7c-mxCxWQhTl3ynetmk6HHrDEzni-BRhx4KTQcU

Apply today: http://tinyurl.com/bruvs2p

Best,

ARLIS/NA Mentoring Subcommittee

Rachel Resnik
Jessica Shaykett
Sarah Sherman
Anna Simon
Heather Slania

***********

What is the ARLIS/NA virtual mentoring program?

• Like the yearlong career mentoring program, the virtual mentoring program will pair ARLIS/NA members as mentors and mentees. Instead of meeting at the national conference, all training and communication is conducted online. Communication between pairs is self-initiated, but the Mentoring Subcommittee will correspond with pairs and is available to help facilitate a successful relationship.

Who can participate in virtual mentoring?

• Everyone! Whether you’ve been in the profession for twenty or two years, you can benefit from sharing your perspective with another colleague as a mentor or mentee. All ARLIS/NA members are strongly encouraged to participate.

• Participants need to be able to commit an hour or two each month for the course of a years. Mentoring requires a regular commitment, some planning, and some initiative. A mentoring relationship doesn’t just happen, both the mentor and mentee must commit to and cultivate it.

• We welcome mentee applications from members in mid-career. And encourage senior level mentors to apply to accommodate our mid-career mentees.

How does this program work?

• Those who wish to participate can fill out an application here: http://tinyurl.com/bruvs2p

• The mentoring subcommittee will match applicants based on like interests

• Each pair will be directed to training materials—a DVD and a few handouts that discuss :

–what mentoring means

–roles and responsibilities for mentors and mentees

–how to communicate with each other (e.g. using non-directive language)

–tips for creating a successful mentoring relationship

–suggestions for discussion topics (professionalism, ethics, professional development, etc.)

–a worksheet for setting goals for the year

• Upon setting goals, each mentor/mentee pair communicates with each other once a month on mutually agreed upon topics. This is totally self-directed.

• Like in the yearlong career mentoring program, the Mentoring subcommittee will check in with the pairs periodically to ensure their communication is on track and on occasion to recommend readings.

• Mentors and mentees are always welcome to contact a member of the Mentoring subcommittee to seek assistance.

When is this happening?

• Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis starting right now, we will pair mentors and mentees anytime we have an appropriate pair.

• Pairs are expected to commit a year to the program.

• Monthly communication is typical. Communication might be more frequent if the mentee is going through a particularly challenging transitional period.

Where?

• Wherever you can access to the internet and have a phone line.

• Mentors and mentee pairs are typically not close geographically. While it would be nice for pairs to have the opportunity to meet face to face, the advantage to geographic distance is that it provides a minimal level of privacy. E.g. mentors and mentees are less likely to know the players in when sharing anecdotes about difficult work situations.

Why should you participate?

• For mentees

–To build a relationship with a more experienced ARLIS/NA member.

–To have someone within ARLIS/NA who takes interest in your development as an art librarian and who will offer you honest feedback as you negotiate professional challenges.

• For mentors

–To feel good about fulfilling part of your professional responsibility .

–To keep current with the latest technologies and theories. Learn from your mentee’s experience and interests.

–To enjoy a rare opportunity for self-reflection. By taking the time to share your experiences and perspectives with another individual you lean about yourself.

— Because ARLIS/NA can never have too many mentors. There are many eager prospective mentees and not enough mentors to go around.

• For ARLIS/NA

–Healthy organizations encourage mentoring because it builds future leaders.

(care of Arlis-L, ARLIS-L@lsv.arlisna.org)

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Via Betsy Hagerty on AMLISS

The Museum of Modern Art is currently seeking a 2-year grant-funded Project Assistant Archivist to assist with reference activities. Specific responsibilities are as follows:

• Assists in the daily operations of reference activities in the Museum Archives department, including responding to correspondence, email, and telephone requests; conducting reference interviews; and overseeing on-site researchers.
• Processes loans, determines availability of object and its insurance value, handles all correspondence, completes all loan forms, and works with Conservation and the Registrar when necessary.
• Reviews and responds to applications to publish materials in the Museum Archives.
• Conducts research on subjects in support of specific Museum projects, e.g., for lectures, remarks, press requests, exhibition research, and web site development.
• Assists in vetting files for confidential information before they are made available to the public.
• Assists in maintenance of user log.

Qualification

• Qualified candidates will possess a Bachelor’s degree in Art History with an emphasis on modern art, Master’s degree preferred, and 2 years relevant work experience with a minimum of one year in an archival facility or equivalent.
• Demonstrated knowledge of twentieth-century art, art historical reference sources and other related research material.
• Reading knowledge of French or German.
• Solid computer (MS office), verbal, and writing skills.
• Ability to lift heavy boxes.

Contact Information
Ms. Michelle Elligott
PO Box 23350
Seattle, Washington 98102
United States

Michelle_Elligott@moma.org
http://www.gatesfoundation.org

The Museum of Modern Art is an equal opportunity employer and considers all candidates for employment regardless of race, color, sex, age, national origin, creed, disability, marital status, sexual orientation or political affiliation.

Northwestern University Library has an archival collection that requires the generation and/or clean-up of metadata for an EAD finding aid.

Background information:
Item level cataloging for 1044 photographs held in the Vernon McKay papers in the Melville J. Herskovits Library of African Studies. The photographs visually document about 25 African countries in the immediate pre- or post-independence eras. The vast majority of the photographs were issued by either outgoing colonial information departments or the newly independent government ministries of information. Many of the photographs have detailed contemporary labels. The photographs are an extraordinary resource that document political, social, educational, economic, industrial and public health development.

An EAD finding aid describing the 121 boxes of documents and other materials in the McKay collection was completed several years ago. This finding aids notes four boxes of photographs, but does not describe the photographs individually. The job will involve transcribing information accompanying the photographs or, in some cases, providing titles and other descriptive information where none currently exists. The intern will enter this and other descriptive metadata into the Library’s archival management system, Archon (http://www.archon.org/), which will export a properly formatted finding aid in EAD XML that will be accessible through the Library’s web site (http://www.library.northwestern.edu/libraries-collections/evanston-campus/university-archives/holdings/finding-aids).

The applicant must have an interest in cataloging/metadata. This is a 20-hour per week, paid internship. Relocation reimbursement and on campus housing is not available. The internship will begin June 2012, last fourteen weeks, and be located in Northwestern University Library in Evanston, IL.

Please send cover letter and resume to n-finzer@northwestern.edu,

Nicole Finzer, Visual Resources Librarian Digital Collections, Library Technology Division, Northwestern University Library

Salary: $35,000 to $40,000
Status:Full-time
Posted:03/29/12
Deadline:07/28/12

Research & Instruction Librarian/Assistant Professor, University Libraries, Murray State University. Full-time, tenure-track position to begin Winter 2013.

Qualifications:

• ALA-accredited master’s degree required by start date.
• Experience providing research assistance and instruction required.
• Familiarity with course management systems required.
• A second Master’s degree preferred.
• Familiarity with SFX, ILLiad, Blackboard, and information literacy theory preferred.

Responsibilities: A tenure-track faculty position that primarily provides research and instructional services to the fine arts/modern languages departments within the College of Humanities and Fine Arts. This position:

• Teaches credit-bearing information literacy courses and course-related presentations within the College of Humanities and Fine Arts
• Acts as liaison with the College of Humanities and Fine Arts in support of collection development for faculty and student research
• Serves at the Information Desk; provides instruction when needed to online only and distance education classes
• Participates in state-wide, regional and university level professional groups and committees
• Any additional special duties as assigned by the Director of Public Services

Application Deadline: July 28, 2012.

To Apply: Please visit www.murraystatejobs.com.

Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Murray State University is an equal education and employment opportunity, M/F/D, AA employer.

Summary
This is a new position. We are seeking a dynamic and innovative Instructional Services Librarian to develop and coordinate the library’s instructional program. Our objectives are to promote information literacy, visual literacy, critical thinking, and research skills for both studio and non-studio practices through multiple modalities and in collaboration with academic and administrative departments. Other duties will include reference and research support, promotion and outreach, institutional research and assessment, and collection management in areas of expertise.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and a creative vision for the library instruction program; evaluate existing instructional services and spearhead the development of new instructional offerings
• Plan and deliver systematic assessment and analysis of instruction program activity in order to measure the impact of instruction on student learning
• Work with faculty, librarians, and administrators to ascertain changing curricular requirements and teaching initiatives
• Identify best practices and standards of excellence for teaching; apply relevant technologies to teaching, learning and instructional design
• Provide pedagogical support and training for staff delivering instruction; develop instructional benchmarks against which staff providing library instruction can assess their skills and effectiveness
• Develop and implement tools and programming to encourage library use
• Provide reference and research support via all modalities
• Develop features for the library website to enhance and promote use
• Assist with collection development in areas of expertise
• Perform additional duties as required

Minimum Qualifications

• MLS, M.Ed., or equivalent.
• Work experience in an academic library as well as teaching experience.
• Demonstrable expertise in the areas of information literacy, visual literacy, and critical thinking, along with a working knowledge of learning and instructional theories.
• Subject expertise in one or more of the program areas currently in the CCA curriculum and general knowledge about the visual arts and contemporary cultural trends and their sources of documentation.
• Ability to use and develop current technologies as they relate to information seeking, use, and instruction.
• Must have excellent written and oral communication skills for working effectively with students and faculty, a high degree of creativity for developing innovative solutions, an affinity for public service, and good time management and follow-through skills.
• Some scheduling flexibility is required to accommodate instruction and public services needs.

Salary
Applicants are requested to state salary history and requirements; position includes a comprehensive benefits package.

Application Instructions
Applicants are invited to submit a letter of interest, resume and contact information for three professional references to:

California College of the Arts
Human Resources (Job #2086)
5212 Broadway
Oakland, CA 94618-1487
fax 510.594.3681
employment@cca.edu

Application Deadline: Screening begins immediately and will continue until the position is filled. NOTE: If you wish to be notified of the status of your application for this position, please provide a current email address on your resume or cover letter.

About California College of the Arts
Founded in 1907, California College of the Arts (CCA) is an independent art college with undergraduate programs in architecture, design, fine arts, visual studies, and writing. The college also has graduate programs in architecture, curatorial practice, design, design strategy, fine arts, visual and critical studies and writing. Through these programs, the college has created a dynamic and interdisciplinary environment. Diverse cultural perspectives enrich the CCA community and the college believes that continuing to expand the horizons of the students and faculty is essential to achieving its educational objectives. With campuses in Oakland and San Francisco, CCA currently enrolls 1,930 full-time students.

CCA is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from individuals who will contribute to its diversity.

For more information, see the full posting on CCA’s website.