Cites & Insights for March 2010

Cites & Insights 10:3 (March
2010)<http://citesandinsights.info/civ10i3.pdf>is now available.

The 26-page issue, PDF as usual (with HTML separates for each essay),
includes two essays:
Making it Work: Philosophy and
Future<http://citesandinsights.info/v10i3a.htm>(pp. 1-22)

Two clusters--one on the philosophy and values of libraries and the other on
high-profile statements on libraries and their future.

Perspective: Writing about Reading 5: Going Down
Slow<http://citesandinsights.info/v10i3b.htm>(pp. 22-26)

Slow reading and related topics.

An ACRL E-Learning Seminar February 15 through March 26, 2010 "Virtual Reference Competencies: Technical, Communications, and Reference Skills and Knowledge (6 week course)"

" *Virtual Reference Competencies: Technical, Communications, and 
Reference Skills and Knowledge" (6 week course)*

An ACRL E-Learning Seminar - February 15 through March 26, 2010

Registration is now open on the ACRL E-Learning site:  
http://www.acrl.org/ala/mgrps/divs/acrl/events/elearning/courses/virtualref.cfm

Course Description:

The technical competencies essential or desirable for virtual reference 
librarians to acquire or to improve on are the foundation of virtual 
reference service provision. Virtual reference service is built on a 
technical infrastructure. The Internet, the World Wide Web, e-mail, Web 
chat, Instant Messaging, and all the associatedsupportive technology and 
software are the environment in which virtual reference librarians work. 
In "Virtual Reference Competencies: Acquire and Improve Technical Skills 
and Knowledge," participants will engage in learning activities, 
supported by readings as well as lecture and discussion to acquire and 
improve the technical competencies required by effective virtual 
reference librarians.

"Virtual Reference Competencies: Acquire and Improve Technical Skills 
and Knowledge" is a primarily asynchronous seminar, allowing 
participants to work through course material at times convenient to them 
throughout the three week scheduled course time. Participants may also 
choose to schedule online chat time with the teacher, as they feel 
necessary. Specific material and learning activities will be covered 
during each week of the course. Threaded discussion forums are available 
for use in learning activities and other course-related conversations.

Bulk SMS services

Is anyone using a bulk sms service for library text messages to advertise programs and services? If so,
could you share who you use, if you are pleased with them, and costs? Thanks. Lori

Lori Bell
Director of Innovation
Alliance Library System
600 High Point Lane
East Peoria, IL 61611
(309)694-9200 ext. 2128
lbell@...

Job Announcement: Project Manager to oversee Digitization & XML Conversion project (Washington, DC)

LAC seeks a Project Manager to oversee a digitization and XML conversion project for a large federal agency
in Washington, DC.  Approximately 20 hours of work per week are anticipated, and our ideal candidate for
this project will be able to accommodate a flexible schedule and fluctuating workloads.

Primary Responsibilities:

The Project Manager will oversee the transportation of documents from agency through digitization and
subsequent XML conversion and quality control process.  Project Manager will manage each phase of the
process in conjunction with vendors and other LAC administrative staff.

Qualifications:
Required

 *   Five or more years of experience in information systems, content management or document management.
 *   Two or more years experience in a project leadership role with large scale digitization and XML
conversion projects.

Preferred

 *   Detailed understanding of project management methodologies, system development lifecycle best
practices and risk management concepts.
 *   Excellent relationship-management skills with all organizational levels.
 *   Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
 *   Excellent organizational and time management skills.
 *   Experience with managing third party vendors.

To Apply:

In order to be considered please send resume and cover letter to Beth Maser at bmaser@...<mailto:bmaser@...>

Vacancy: E-Branch Manager, Shreveport, LA

SHREVE MEMORIAL LIBRARY

VACANCY NUMBER:  10-HQ-5

E-Branch Manager, Main Library

Full-Time

SUMMARY:  Under administrative supervision, is responsible for a variety
of complex operation and coordination duties in various phases of the
library's web page and e-branch services.  Performs related and other
work as required, including some graphic design duties.

REQUIRED TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

            High school diploma or equivalent.  Successful completion of
thirty (30) semester hours of college course work, with computer science
major OR certification from vocational college or technical school of
successful completion of a prescribed course in computer operation,
graphic design or data entry.  Three years of paid, full-time directly
related experience.  [Six or more years of paid, full-time directly
related experience may substitute for the certification/college course
work requirement.]

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS

            Considerable knowledge of computers, including data entry,
programs, keyboards, monitors, printers, tape drives, disk drives and
peripherals.

Best of PubLib

This week  in  Best of Publib covers the week of February 1st through
February 7th 2010. This week includes questions about collection
development, thought-provoking discussions about social reference questions
, library website development,  and changes to library employment
qualifications:

http://bestofpublib.wordpress.com/2010/02/08/best-of-publib-2/

Take our new poll on Library Employment Qualifications:

http://bestofpublib.wordpress.com/#pd_a_2668676

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Robert L. Balliot
Skype: RBalliot
Bristol, Rhode Island
http://oceanstatelibrarian.com/contact.htm
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Web4lib mailing list
Web4lib@...
http://lists.webjunction.org/web4lib/

JavaScript mystery

Hi,

I was running IE6 on Windows XP. Javascript would not work although active scripting is enabled. I upgraded
to IE8 and Javascript still does not work. I set the security level to low and included a Web address in the
trusted list but Javascript does not work on this site or any site. I turned off the firewall and turned off
my anti virus software without any change.

I installed Opera and Mozilla. Both run Javascript. This resolves the problem.

Although, the problem is easily circumvented by using another browser, I am very intrigued and would
dearly love to know what is going on.

I know the truth is out there.

Regards,

John

John Fitzgibbon

w: www.galwaylibrary.ie

e: info@...

p: 00 353 91 562471

f: 00 353 91 565039

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Position Announcement: Applications Developer, University of Connecticut Libraries

Please note: there are two Applications Developer positions available.
Both are described at
http://www.hr.uconn.edu/employment_services/jobs-ntp.html

Computer Programmer Analyst II (UCP VIII)
Applications Developer - DPT
University of Connecticut Libraries

The University of Connecticut Libraries is seeking an Applications
Developer.  As a member of the Digital Programs Team and under the
direction of the Digital Programs Team Leader, the Applications
Developer provides programming support for UConn's local digital
collections workflows, including data-driven planning, capture, metadata
handling, efficient and effective discovery tools, and enabling archival
master file storage toward a trusted digital repository, all conformant
with the best practices of cultural heritage and higher education
institutions.  The incumbent provides programming, research, and
development for digital collections, so that the UConn Libraries can
fulfill related strategic objectives in support of the University's
Academic Plan.  Within a project management environment, the
Applications Developer defines, develops, tests, analyzes, and maintains
new software and Web applications that support the creation and
maintenance of Library information resources and services.  With growing
collections of diverse digital content, including text, maps and
geospatial data, photographs, and other information objects, the next
level of growth for UConn will be significant progress toward
semantically integrating these resources by means of creative-yet
standards-compliant-applications, which the incumbent will play a
critical role in developing.  The incumbent is responsible for creating
applications and for assisting others in developing and implementing Web

emtacl10 - Earlybird registration ends 15 February 2010!

International conference on emerging technologies in academic libraries 2010 (emtacl10)
26-28 April 2010, Trondheim, Norway

This is a new international conference for academic librarians, information professionals, academic
staff, students, library system developers and suppliers, among others. The conference aims to provide
answers to the following questions: What can academic libraries do to address change? How can we adapt?
Which technologies can/should/must we use/create? (View the conference programme
<http://www.ntnu.no/ub/emtacl/?programme>)

Keynote speakers: Lorcan Dempsey (OCLC), Conor Galvin (UCD), Guus van den Brekel (UMCG), Ida Aalen
(NTNU), Martin Malmsten (Libris), Chris Clarke (Talis).

The conference is hosted by NTNU Library, the Library of the Norwegian university of science and
technology in Trondheim, Norway.

Earlybird registration (before 15 February 2010) EUR 360 Registration after 15 February EUR 400
Conference dates: 26-28 April 2010

Direct link for registration <http://www.ntnu.no/ub/emtacl/?registration>

For additional information, please visit the conference website:
<http://www.emtacl.com or email us emtacl@...>

Distributed as member of International Organizing Committee on behalf of 
Karen Johanne Buset (organizing committee chair) Ole Husby (program committee chair)

by

Guus van den Brekel
Central Medical Library, University Medical Center Groningen (UMCG) The Netherlands

Metro NY--QC GSLIS event--Dr. Camila Alire, ALA President--all welcome!

Apologies for cross-posting!

UPCOMING EVENT

GRADUATE SCHOOL OF LIBRARY & INFORMATION STUDIES,QUEENS COLLEGE,  
CUNY   HOSTS THE FOLLOWING OPEN LECTURE

DR. CAMILA ALIRE

PRESIDENT OF THE AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION

“Advancing your career through service, leadership, advocacy, and  
diversity.”

DATE: FEBRUARY 11, 2010
TIME: REFRESHMENTS AND SOCIALIZATION 5:30PM
            LECTURE AND Q&A 6:15PM

LOCATION: GRADUATE SCHOOL OF LIBRARY & INFORMATION STUDIES
                      QUEENS COLLEGE, CUNY
                      65-30 KISSENA BLVD.
                      FLUSHING, N.Y.  11367
                     BENJAMIN ROSENTHAL LIBRARY, GROUND FLOOR ROOM 230

CONTACT INFORMATION:
                  PHONE: 718.997.3790
                    www.qc.edu/GSLIS/
We hope that you can join us!

Directions to Queens College:  http://www.qc.cuny.edu/welcome/directions/Pages/default.aspx

NITLE > Teaching With Mobile Devices: Smartphones / February 24 2010 / 4:00pm - 5:15pm / Eastern

National Institute For Technology In Liberal Education

For faculty, instructional technologists, and others interested in using
smartphones for student projects including digital storytelling, mapping,
polling, and in-field data collection.

Delivered Online In Our Virtual Auditorium

Program Description

Mobile phones present a familiar challenge as an instructional technology:
Since everyone has them, there must be a way to use them for teaching and
learning. Seton Hall University has been exploring possible uses through its
mobile initiative.

In this session Michael Taylor, Assistant Professor of Political Science and
Director of the Center for Mobile Research and Social Change at Seton Hall
University, will discuss the uses of smartphones in the classroom across
multiple disciplines. Taylor will present the use of mobile devices in
student projects including digital storytelling, mapping, polling, and
in-field data collection. These projects highlight the functionality of
smartphones to improve classroom communication, collaboration, and
connectivity. Discussion will also cover the diverse pedagogical goals that
were addressed in these mobile projects, as well as some of the challenges
encountered in piloting these mobile projects.

The “Special Topics in Digital Teaching” series offers a sequence of
interactive discussions showcasing how faculty are using digital technology
for teaching and learning. The series is delivered online via NITLE’s
multipoint interactive videoconferencing environment and is designed to help