Working Title: LIBRARIAN

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:

This is professional work providing circulation, research and information services and assisting in the acquisition or organization and use of library materials within the Division of Library & Information Services/Bureau of Library & Network Services/State Library and is responsible for, including but not limited to, the following duties:

Promotes, coordinates and supports awareness of State Library services to state agency employees though direct contacts by mail, phone and in person, and through webinars, social media and other types of outreach activities.

Provides complex reference and research services as requested by state agency personnel and the general public by phone, letter, interlibrary loan, electronic means and in person. Provides on-line searches of multiple database services for bibliographic citations and full text on subjects requested by library patrons. Assists users in research directing their use of multiple sources and collections. Utilizes materials in all formats from all collections. Keeps appropriate statistics regarding usage of collection.

Coordinates the development of the Florida Collection in accordance with the Collection Development Policy. This includes assisting in processing donations, acquisition and processing of new materials, and creating and maintaining indexes and bibliographies as needed.

Responsible for gathering and compiling data for the user satisfaction survey completed both in person and electronically by library patrons according to established methods and procedures.

Reviews, evaluates and selects materials in assigned areas in accordance with the Collection Development Policy.

Performs other related duties as requested.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

A Master’s degree in library science from a program accredited by the American Library Association and one year of professional or non-professional library experience.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of social media.

Ability to communicate to various groups through presentations.

Knowledge of standard and specialized research tools.

Ability to evaluate and make recommendations about the selection of library material and equipment.

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CLOSING DATE EXTENDED TO 6/27/2013

As the incoming chair of the ACRL University Libraries Section (ULS) Communications Committee, Jody Bailey would like to take this opportunity to invite you to interact with our ULS communication portals:

ULS Facebook page

ULS Universe Blog

ULS Listserv

ULS on ALAConnect

ULS on ALA’s website

Our committee is always looking for interesting tidbits to post to our Facebook page, and we love guest bloggers! In the past, we have published posts about any topic of interest to university librarians or related to university libraries. If you are interested in contributing, please feel free to contact me or our blog editor, Megan Gaffney.

Don’t know what ULS is or what we do? Read on!

“Nearly 5,000 librarians from a wide variety of university libraries make up the University Libraries Section (ULS) of the Association of College and Research Libraries. ULS is one of three type-of-library sections of ACRL. Since its establishment in 1937, ULS has been actively involved in shaping the future of our library and university environments. ULS advances university librarianship, university library service, and the development of university libraries in institutions with graduate programs. In addition, ULS fosters cooperation both locally with university administrators and teaching faculty, and among colleges and universities on issues of mutual concern. ULS member benefits include opportunities to participate in discussions and programs on issues that transcend the boundaries of traditional library functions. We work together to understand and influence the new directions in our library and university environments. Another important member benefit includes the opportunity to participate in the development of standards and guidelines for various aspects of the staffing and operation of university libraries, such as the Standards for University Libraries and Guidelines for Branch Libraries.”

Penn Libraries Emerging Technologies and Education Commons Intern

AVAILABILITY: 2 nine-month long positions, starting in late August.

SALARY: $15/hour; paid vacation and sick time.

HOURS: 15-20 hours per week, including regular weekly, weekend and evening shifts.

OVERVIEW:

Outstanding opportunities are available for creative, energetic graduate students of Library and Information Science looking to gain on-the-job experience in an academic library while in school. If you are interested in Web culture and new media literacy, new technologies, user experience and interaction, then we would like to hear from you! 2 positions available.

Interns work both in the Van Pelt-Dietrich Library Center and the Education Commons, reporting to the Coordinator of Digital Outreach Services and the Education Commons Librarian. Van Pelt is the largest library at the University of Pennsylvania, supporting the social sciences, humanities, and graduate schools of Education and Social Policy and Practice. The Education Commons is a new state-of-the-art study and information space that supports teaching and collaborative learning.

DUTIES:

After a period of training, the intern takes on the following duties as assigned:

Assist and advise remote and on-site researchers in using Penn’s digital and print resources, primarily through the Penn Libraries chat reference services.

Teach library patrons to effectively use software or research management tools.

Design and teach workshops.

Develop, implement, and analyze outreach initiatives.

Author content for social media, and research, monitor, assess social media impacts.

Keep current with, investigate, and test emerging apps and technologies for mobile initiatives.

Gather data, design, and produce Excel reports to assist in evaluation of library programs.

REQUIREMENTS:

Enrollment in a graduate degree program in Library or Information Science or a related field is required. Ideal for MLS/MLIS candidates with a largely online course load.

Ideal applicants will be available several nights per week and during the weekend.

Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills. Strong public services orientation.

Attention to detail and ability to juggle multiple tasks, learn quickly, and take initiative.

Comfortable with spreadsheets (Microsoft Excel), text messaging, Facebook, Twitter, other social media, smart phones and mobile technology.

Experience, or motivation to gain experience in, graphics, multimedia, and Web authoring applications desirable.

Prior academic research experience helpful.

Our extensive training program leads us to ask for a commitment of one full academic year: August 2013 through May 2014, with preference given to applicants who could return the following year, September 2014-May 2015.

To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to:

Elizabeth Martin

martinev@pobox.upenn.edu

Email preferred. Please write “Emerging Tech Internship” in the subject line.

The FSU School of Library Information Studies (SLIS) and Dr. Nancy Everhart, Associate Professor and Director of the PALM Center (Partnerships Advancing Library Media), hosted a ceremony on Jun. 10 in the Goldstein Library to commemorate the donation of a 106-book library to a local single-parent family, the Josephs.

The library contribution plans were announced on Feb. 12 at a celebration ceremony for new Habitat for Humanity homeowner, Bridgette Joseph.  At this event, Everhart discussed the future arrangements to furnish  Joseph and her three children with a $1,000 home library in partnership with Follett Library Resources, Inc..  This donation marks the fourth home library that SLIS and Follett have provided for a Habitat family with the Warrick Dunn Charities’ Home for the Holidays Program since Everhart began this initiative in 2011.

The Home for the Holidays Program was created by SLIS alumnus and former FSU/NFL football player, Warrick Dunn, to honor the struggles of his own single mother as she raised him and his five siblings.  In collaboration with local charities like Habitat for Humanity, Dunn’s program has benefited 127 struggling single-parent families in six cities.  To further help them along the path to financial independence, Warrick Dunn Charities fully furnishes the houses including linens, furniture, food, and almost everything a family could need.

Almost everything, that is.  After hearing about the Home for the Holidays Program, Everhart discovered that books had been left off the list.  Working with other SLIS professors such as Dr. Melissa Gross, Dr. Don Latham and Associate Director of the PALM Center, Dr. Marcia A. Mardis, Everhart started a partnership with Follett Library Resources in 2011 to donate up to $1000 in books per family.  The process involves SLIS master’s students and faculty working with the families to order an appropriate library collection using questionnaires to match the ideal books for the children and parent.

Providing books for those who might not be able to easily access them otherwise is vital to Everhart and the FSU College of Communication & Information (CCI). “It’s so important to get children interested in reading early,” she said before the proceedings regarding the library.

CCI Dean, Dr. Larry Dennis, and Everhart led the ceremony, thanking the Warrick Dunn Charities and the Follett Group for their support and commitment to the community.  After brief introductions, the children were invited to unwrap brightly-decorated boxes holding their family’s new library.  They excitedly admired the books and even read passages aloud, to the delight of the SLIS professors who made this contribution possible.

Grolier Inc has released the latest access to databases provided for CCI students.  Call or email me if you want access to any of these sites.  The access is active until 8/15/13 when new usernames and passwords are issued (and you can contact me again!)  Pam Doffek, Goldstein Library, pam.doffek@cci.fsu.edu

The Grolier Online (http://go.grolier.com)

The GO AFTERSCHOOL (http:goafterschool.grolier.com)

BookFlix (http://bookflix.scholastic.com/freetrial)

Expert Space http://expertspace.scholastic.com/freetrial

TrueFlix:  http://trueflix.scholastic.com/freetrial

FreedomFlix:  http://freedomflix.scholastic.com/freetrial

Freedom Flix:  http://freedomflix.scholastic.com/freetrial
Digital Locker Option

The BookFlix tech check URL to make sure your computer will access BookFlix meets the necessary technical requirements-  is http://bookflix.scholastic.com/browsercheck.