Congratulations go out to a Library Assistant from New York!
http://www.libraryjournal.com/lj/home/889093-264/ljs_2011_paralibrarian_of_the.html.csp
Friday, February 25, 2011
2011 Library Journal Paralibrarian.
Congratulations go out to a Library Assistant from New York!
http://www.libraryjournal.com/lj/home/889093-264/ljs_2011_paralibrarian_of_the.html.csp
Thursday, February 24, 2011
Tuesday, February 8, 2011
Library of the year contest - sponsored by RRLC
Hello everyone,
Once again this year, RRLC will be sponsoring a National Library Week "Library of the Year" contest.
The contest, held during the late February - March time period, asks your patrons to tell us why your library is a "great" library and why they "love your library". Winners (announced during NLW) in each of three categories - school, public, academic/special - receive a $100 gift card, an engraved plaque and a 6' banner to hang in their library.. plus they are our guests and honored at our Annual Meeting in June. We also work with the library to ensure that the media, local funders, and others in NYS are aware of the winning libraries. Last year's winners were: Chili Public Library, Golisano Library at Roberts Wesleyan, and Barclay Elementary School Library.
People will be directed to our website to complete or download an online nomination form. The _number_ of entries doesn't matter as much as the _heart_ that is behind the nomination!
We will have 11 x 17 posters available for any library that would like one. See a sample of the 2011 NLW poster at: http://bit.ly/gvhvFY
Please let us know how many posters you would like for your library. NOTE: digital files will also be available.
Thank you!
Please respond by: Jan. 21.
Kathy --
Kathleen M. Miller
Executive Director
Rochester Regional Library Council
390 Packett's Landing
Fairport, NY 14450
585-223-7570 (phone)
585-223-7712 (fax)
585-472-6508 (cell)
kmiller@rrlc.org
AIM: kmmiller1863
Once again this year, RRLC will be sponsoring a National Library Week "Library of the Year" contest.
The contest, held during the late February - March time period, asks your patrons to tell us why your library is a "great" library and why they "love your library". Winners (announced during NLW) in each of three categories - school, public, academic/special - receive a $100 gift card, an engraved plaque and a 6' banner to hang in their library.. plus they are our guests and honored at our Annual Meeting in June. We also work with the library to ensure that the media, local funders, and others in NYS are aware of the winning libraries. Last year's winners were: Chili Public Library, Golisano Library at Roberts Wesleyan, and Barclay Elementary School Library.
People will be directed to our website to complete or download an online nomination form. The _number_ of entries doesn't matter as much as the _heart_ that is behind the nomination!
We will have 11 x 17 posters available for any library that would like one. See a sample of the 2011 NLW poster at: http://bit.ly/gvhvFY
Please let us know how many posters you would like for your library. NOTE: digital files will also be available.
Thank you!
Please respond by: Jan. 21.
Kathy --
Kathleen M. Miller
Executive Director
Rochester Regional Library Council
390 Packett's Landing
Fairport, NY 14450
585-223-7570 (phone)
585-223-7712 (fax)
585-472-6508 (cell)
kmiller@rrlc.org
AIM: kmmiller1863
Friday, February 4, 2011
Book returned after 65 years!
Sound and Symbol in Chinese by Bernhard Karlgren, checked out from Enoch Pratt Free Library in Baltimore, Maryland, in 1946, found its way back to the shelves after a 65-year absence. It was returned by John J. Wolfe of St. Louis who located the book in his private library. Wolfe, a soldier recuperating from surgery at Fort Meade in 1946 after World War II, visited the library and “thought it [the book] might be useful.” Library officials report that Sound and Symbol in Chinese is in pristine condition and has the original due date card in the back.
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
MCC position
The Libraries at Monroe Community College are accepting applications for the position of Library Assistant. Please refer to the attached job description for details. You must currently hold the Civil Service job title of Library Assistant, or be registered to take the exam in this title. To apply, please follow instructions at the posting link:
US Instructional Support Associate
Instructional Support Associate (Technical Services Associate - Receiving and End Processing)
University Libraries Central Technical Services
The University at Buffalo Libraries seek an enthusiastic, energetic, highly motivated library professional for the position of Technical Services Associate in the Central Technical Services department. Staff in this area work with research and special collections library material using Ex Libris Aleph, the Libraries’ online integrated library system, and a series of locally-developed personal computer applications. Central Technical Services is responsible for the receiving, sorting, and distribution of internal and external mail, shipments, and freight. Receipt of print monographs, government documents, print periodicals and non-print formats is a high priority that requires dedicated staff hours. The Technical Services Associate receives and distributes incoming mail for all CTS areas assisting with opening/sorting of print periodicals, print monographs, government documents and non-print materials. The incumbent organizes and distributes outgoing material for CTS areas including processed monographs and periodicals, repaired and rebound materials, and materials headed to the Libraries Annex. He/she completes end-processing for all outgoing materials in print and non-print formats adhering to local standards; monitors the availability and extent of electronic journal holdings; assists in problem resolution. The Technical Services Associate creates order records for monographs and serials using print and online methods of ordering; receives and updates holdings records for continuing resources in the local integrated library system. The incumbent prepares material to be sent to the commercial bindery and processes returned materials. He/she performs copy cataloging of continuing resources when Library of Congress catalog records or catalog records created by other libraries are available in OCLC. The Technical Services Associate hires, trains and supervises student assistants to receive and process incoming materials. The Technical Services Associate works in a collaborative environment which is intellectually and technologically dynamic where staff are empowered to act independently. The incumbent supports the Libraries' mission statement which values open communication, respect for diverse perspectives and good working relationships. He/she will be expected to take advantage of opportunities for continuous learning and improve job-related skills by participating in available staff training and development opportunities.
Minimum Qualifications:
An Associate's degree or successful completion of two years of college is required. Three to five years of academic library technical services experience can be substituted for the educational requirement. Demonstrated proficiency of working in an online environment is required. The incumbent must be able to problem–solve and provide analytical solutions using existing guidelines, policies and procedures. Must be able to work independently without day-to-day supervision and function effectively within a team setting. Excellent communication and organizational skills are required.
Preferred Experience:
Two to three years of library technical services experience is preferred. Supervisory experience with student assistants is preferred.
To apply: Visit https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu and search for posting number 1100032. All applicants must apply via the UBJobs Web site. Please provide contact information, including email addresses, for three professional references as part of your application. Applications will be accepted through March 3, 2011.
The University at Buffalo is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. The University is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse and pluralistic University community committed to teaching and working in a multicultural environment.
University Libraries Central Technical Services
The University at Buffalo Libraries seek an enthusiastic, energetic, highly motivated library professional for the position of Technical Services Associate in the Central Technical Services department. Staff in this area work with research and special collections library material using Ex Libris Aleph, the Libraries’ online integrated library system, and a series of locally-developed personal computer applications. Central Technical Services is responsible for the receiving, sorting, and distribution of internal and external mail, shipments, and freight. Receipt of print monographs, government documents, print periodicals and non-print formats is a high priority that requires dedicated staff hours. The Technical Services Associate receives and distributes incoming mail for all CTS areas assisting with opening/sorting of print periodicals, print monographs, government documents and non-print materials. The incumbent organizes and distributes outgoing material for CTS areas including processed monographs and periodicals, repaired and rebound materials, and materials headed to the Libraries Annex. He/she completes end-processing for all outgoing materials in print and non-print formats adhering to local standards; monitors the availability and extent of electronic journal holdings; assists in problem resolution. The Technical Services Associate creates order records for monographs and serials using print and online methods of ordering; receives and updates holdings records for continuing resources in the local integrated library system. The incumbent prepares material to be sent to the commercial bindery and processes returned materials. He/she performs copy cataloging of continuing resources when Library of Congress catalog records or catalog records created by other libraries are available in OCLC. The Technical Services Associate hires, trains and supervises student assistants to receive and process incoming materials. The Technical Services Associate works in a collaborative environment which is intellectually and technologically dynamic where staff are empowered to act independently. The incumbent supports the Libraries' mission statement which values open communication, respect for diverse perspectives and good working relationships. He/she will be expected to take advantage of opportunities for continuous learning and improve job-related skills by participating in available staff training and development opportunities.
Minimum Qualifications:
An Associate's degree or successful completion of two years of college is required. Three to five years of academic library technical services experience can be substituted for the educational requirement. Demonstrated proficiency of working in an online environment is required. The incumbent must be able to problem–solve and provide analytical solutions using existing guidelines, policies and procedures. Must be able to work independently without day-to-day supervision and function effectively within a team setting. Excellent communication and organizational skills are required.
Preferred Experience:
Two to three years of library technical services experience is preferred. Supervisory experience with student assistants is preferred.
To apply: Visit https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu and search for posting number 1100032. All applicants must apply via the UBJobs Web site. Please provide contact information, including email addresses, for three professional references as part of your application. Applications will be accepted through March 3, 2011.
The University at Buffalo is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. The University is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse and pluralistic University community committed to teaching and working in a multicultural environment.
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