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The end of the semester is fast approaching and library science students are ready to celebrate! So, think of something worth celebrating and go ahead and join us! We welcome fellow students, librarians, alums, and anyone else who would like to spend an evening on a patio with some good food, fine spirits, and great company.

Join us at The Scottish Arms in the Central West End this Friday, May 4th, from 6 to 8 pm. As always, drop in for a quick drink (the Scottish Arms has “22 draught ales and the best whisky selection in St. Louis”) or enjoy some traditional Scottish cuisine.

Please RSVP to Stephanie (sjhy83@mizzou.edu) by the end of Thursday, May 3rd. But if you find that you are free at the last minute, please do join us. The reservation will be under SISLT.

We hope to see you Friday!
St. Louis LISGSA* Committee:

Shannon Delaware
Stephanie Hood
Amy Pennington

*LISGSA = Library & Information Science Graduate Student Association

Here is a post from the ALA LITA discussion list, posted with permission from the author, Karen Coyle:

> You may have seen news about new postal rates due to go
into effect in
> May. These are designed to make the USPS more “efficient”
- probably
> because “less efficient” would be hard to achieve. (OK,
I’m bitter).
> The effect of these new rates will be devastating for
small
> periodicals — even though small in some cases means a
subscribership
> of tens of thousands. The way the USPS describes the new
periodicals
> rate seems innocent enough:
>
> “In general, mailers who sort their mail to the 5-digit
and carrier
> route levels on destination-entered pallets will pay the
lowest rates.
> Mailers should note that the piece, pound, bundle, and
container rates
> are designed to work together to more accurately reflect
handling and
> delivery costs. We suggest that mailers test different
preparation
> scenarios to see the interplay between variables and how
their own
> mail will be affected.”
> (http://www.usps.com/ratecase/_txt/Per_Proposed_FR.txt)
>
> It takes a very large mailing to take advantage of the
“pallet”
> option. One of my favorite journals, The Nation,
estimates that it
> will cost them an additional $500,000 per year to mail
their journal
> to subscribers. Basically, this is a death knell.
>
> What does this have to do with us? Libraries already got
caught when
> the book rate was dropped. Now we’ll have to pay much
more for those
> small press periodicals, at least until they go out of
business. Then
> we’ll have less variety to offer our users, especially
those looking
> for minority view points.
>
> You can write to your legislators. There’s also an online
campaign to
> join: http://action.freepress.net/campaign/postal . I
don’t see
> anything about this on the ALA Washington site, but I do
hope our
> organization is paying attention to this one.

Here’s an interesting blog on utilizing social networking sites for libraries.  Some libraries are restricting access to these types of sites; some are using them as tools.  What do you think about the impact of this technology on our libraries here? How can we use it to benefit patrons, without “annoying” other patrons?

I thought I’d start a Textbook topic, in case anyone has any textbooks they’d like to buy or sell.  See the comments for my available books. It’s a good idea to make sure that the book being offered is the one you need

Blackwell Sanders Peper Martin LLP is one of the largest law firms in the region. Exceptional value-added client services is our number one priority. We are a client-driven firm with over 300 attorneys and 400 professional support staff. Our large St. Louis office is one of the 7 locations.

The Law Library in the St. Louis office currently has an opeing for a Library Assistant. The Library Assistant is responsible for performing a variety of library duties including research and processing books and materials according to established policies and procedures and assisting library users.

Responsibilities include:

• Organize, catalog and maintain records on subscriptions, loose-leave services, publications, software and hardbound books.
• File and maintain loose-leaf publications.
• Files and shelves all materials for library in an orderly manner, including re-shelving of books.
• Maintains current volume and title count including current list of library materials.
• Provide general clerical support to library manager and other members of the library staff

Qualified applicants will have excellent customer service, communication and organizational skills. Previous experience working in a library, bookstore is preferred. 

We offer a business casual dress policy, flexible hours, excellent benefit package including paid parking and salary is commensurate with experience.
 
Contact Information
Contact: Cristy Althiser

University records indicate that you are not currently an active employee or student at MU.  Central electronic resources provided by Division of IT, including your e-mail and Bengal accounts, are scheduled to be locked on 4/17/2007 and deleted on 5/8/2007.  Please back up your accounts to a non-University resource (such as your home computer).  Once your accounts have been terminated, all material in them will be deleted and cannot be restored.

And so I bid adieu to my bengal account…

University of Illinois at Springfield
The Brookens Library seeks candidates for the position of Instructional
Services Librarian.

The successful candidate will perform general reference work at the information desk & also by email or chat, including some evenings and weekends.  This position will provide liaison services, including
instruction in the use of library resources, for several departments and
will have the opportunity to teach Library Instructional Services
courses, including online courses.  In consultation with other library
faculty, this position develops goals and priorities for the library
instruction program.  He/She will perform collection development
activities in his or her assigned areas and serve on library and
university committees including Library Cabinet.

Qualifications:  MLS from an ALA-accredited program or its equivalent;
earned by start date; Excellent communication skills in a variety of
media; Knowledge of basic personal computing applications such as MS
Office suite for word processing, presentation preparation, email, etc.;
Knowledge of best practices in library instruction and information
literacy.

Desirable:  Experience in reference work and library instruction;
Knowledge of online learning techniques, particularly as they apply to
library instruction; Experience in online teaching; Knowledge of Web 2.0
best practices as applied to libraries.

Appointment: Twelve-month tenure-track appointment, with initial
appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor. To achieve tenure,
faculty are expected to demonstrate a excellence in teaching and quality
in a combination of scholarship, and service.

Compensation and Benefits:  This is a twelve-month tenure-track
position, with initial appointment at rank of Assistant Professor.
Salary is $40,000 per year.  Benefits include 24 days annual leave, 25
days sick leave, nine state holidays, two floating holidays, and a
choice of health and retirement plans.  An H-1B visa is required for any
non-U.S. citizen prior to employment.

Contact:  Submit letter of application, resume and the names, addresses,
and telephone numbers of three references electronically to Marcia Rossi.  Review of applications will begin June 4, 2007, and continue until the position is filled.  UIS is an EO/AA employer. Persons with disabilities, women, veterans, and minorities are encouraged to apply.

JOB OPPORTUNITY
DIRECTOR OF NEWS RESEARCH
St. Louis Post Dispatch
Full-Time, Regular Exempt

We seek a Director of News Research. We are looking for an experienced and motivated manager to lead the newspaper’s eight-member research staff to the forefront of the industry. This person will oversee the archiving of the Post-Dispatch; manage the research staff and further development of resources.
 
Considered candidates will have strong communication skills, a passion for developing people and most importantly, a clear and progressive vision of News Research’s role in today’s newsroom that includes:
 

• Strong collaborative relationships with reporters and editors
• Ensuring that the value of news research is recognized and fully utilized Taking initiative in contributing to online content
• The ability and motivation to respond quickly to newsroom needs with specific, relevant and easily managed information.

 
The director should have a keen sense for collaboration and a working knowledge of new technologies. The director also will:
     

• Work to enhance our system for acquiring, processing and providing newsroom-wide access to CAR resources, such as public record databases
• Train newsroom staff in the use of the Post-Dispatch archives, commercial databases, the Internet and other information resources available through News Research
• Monitor online versions of the Post-Dispatch archives available to the public through various database vendors
• Be resourceful, creative and proactive about generating new sources of revenue
• Develop and track departmental budgets

 
Applicants should be trained in library science, keep current with developments in the field, have been a researcher or librarian at a daily newspaper for at least five years and have managerial experience. Knowledge and experience in computer-assisted reporting including database management and FOIA are preferred.
 
To apply, give an overview of your experience, salary history and a short explanation of your goals for a media research department to: Cynthia Todd, Director of Recruitment, ext. 8282. The application deadline is June 14, 2007.

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I am looking forward to hearing how everyone did with comps.  I didn’t have my doubts–I am sure everyone passed with flying colors.  Or is that a flying letter?  So soon I forget.  I know the best thing is the feeling that you are DONE done done!!  Congratulations everybody!

Make A Difference Program – 2007 Library Challenge
Is your library making a difference in the lives of the people that you are dedicated to serving?  If you are, then someone in your organization could win a full graduate scholarship to the University of Missouri-Columbia.

The Make A Difference Program - Library Challenge, jointly sponsored by the MU Graduate School and the MU School of Information Science & Learning Technologies, challenges your library to make a difference in the quality of your constituents’ lives through innovative programs that employ technology-intensive and information-rich strategies to meet real needs.

The winning library will be able to select one individual from within the organization to receive a full scholarship to MU’s School of Information Science & Learning Technologies. The scholarship will cover all educational fees leading to a Master’s Degree with an emphasis in Library Science. The scholarship will also include a $25 per credit hour text book allowance.

Please note:  Applications are due by June 1, 2007.  

More information and application forms are attached and can also be found at Make a Difference

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Coordinator, Library Services/Circulation
St. Louis Community College-Meramec, Library Services
$36,118 minimum

Closing Date: May 4

Requires a Bachelors degree or equivalent, (specify total credit hours earned), and over five years related library experience; prefer MLS and familiarity with Innovative Interface’s Millennium software.  Dynamic, people-oriented person to coordinate and supervise circulation, reserve and serials work performed by paraprofessional staff and students in library services.  Usual hours:  8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Monday-Friday. Download application.

Email electronic resumes, applications and cover letters.

Bonnie L. Sanguinet, MLS
Manager, Library Services
St.  Louis  Community College at Meramec
Tel: 314.984.7624
Fax: 314.984.7225
 
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