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This press release was sent to me by Peggy Bowe, an incoming first year Fall 2007 student in the MLS program.  EMC Corporation, a leading developer and provider of information
infrastructure technology and solutions. EMC helps “organizations of
every size around the world keep their most essential digital
information protected, secure, and continuously available.”  Here is a quote from the release: “the EMC Heritage Trust Project, which recognizes and
supports projects in local communities around the world that are
designed to protect this invaluable information and improve access to
it. Any public or private local organization, institution, or any
individual, may apply or be nominated for recognition and support.
Examples include digital curation of the collections of a local
library, museum or historical society; or of a significant private
collection of music, letters, or art; or the archives and records of a
local business, cultural, or educational institution. EMC Heritage
Trust Project awards will include cash grants ranging from $5000 to
$15,000. Nomination forms and complete program details.  Thanks Peggy!

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Library Circulation Assistant
St. Louis College of Pharmacy is seeking part-time Library Circulation Assistant.  Hours needing coverage are Mondays and Wednesdays 5pm-9pm, and alternating Sundays 3pm-9pm.  Hours vary during recess.  Duties include managing the circulation desk, assisting with ready reference questions, assisting patrons with use of electronic resources, training and supervising student library assistants, and maintaining reserves and newspaper collections. Requirements: relevant library experience, and demonstrated interpersonal skills.  Preferences: circulation and supervisory experience, computer literacy, and Internet experience.  Please submit resume to: Director of Human Resources, St. Louis College of Pharmacy, 4588 Parkview Place, St. Louis, MO  63110.  EOE

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East Central College is seeking a part-time library technician to work 19.75 hours per week, Mon-Thurs; some late afternoon and evening hours required. Minimum Hourly Rate: $9.62.  Go here for requirements and more information.  This is a support staff position (not professional)

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Reference/Systems Librarian (spotted on ALA’s Joblist)

Briar Cliff University invites applications for a Reference/Systems Librarian position. This is a full-time, faculty status position at the Bishop Mueller Library, in Sioux City, IA. Primary Responsibilities: Participate in developing, instructing, and evaluating our information literacy program, provide general reference service, serve as system administrator for our online catalog, and maintain staff and public workstations. Qualifications: MLS from an ALA accredited program or equivalent; effective oral and written communication skills; strong commitment to information literacy and teamwork. Preferred: Experience with reference, electronic information services, and library systems. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until position is filled. May graduates are encouraged to apply. Please send a cover letter, resume, and the names of three professional references to: Director of Human Resources, Briar Cliff University, 3303 Rebecca St., Sioux City, IA 51104; or email: petersonjo@briarcliff.edu. AA/EOE

Job Title: Clinical Resources Librarian
Organization: Washington University School of Medicine’s Becker Medical Library
Location: St. Louis, Missouri,
Description: Washington University School of
Medicine’s Becker Medical Library, is seeking to fill the position of
Clinical Resources Librarian. The CRL is a reference and user services
librarian, who serves as a liaison to assigned clinical departments.
The CRL is specifically responsible for Evidence-Based Medicine (EBM)
resources, tools and training for the Library’s user community. This
includes teaching classes, and planning specialized instruction
enhancing evidence-based practice across the WUSM clinical community.

Specific Responsibilities:
Liaison services (40%)
• Participate with a team of librarians to develop an effective outreach program.
• Act as liaison to assigned clinical departments and programs.
• Identify and advocate for appropriate clinical and evidence-based collection development needs.
Education (40%)
• Develop, with faculty, courses in information resources for the assigned departments.
• Develop and presents instruction on tools like bibliographic
databases, online web resources, and reference management software.
• Develop educational content for EBM classes.
Reference (20%)
• Instruct library users in effective use of print and electronic tools in a variety of biomedical disciplines.
• Serve with team members to provide, reference services.

Qualifications:
Required: Masters Degree from ALA accredited school of library and/or information science.
Experience working in an academic health sciences library, biomedical library or academically affiliated clinical environment.
Experience teaching Evidence-Based Medicine concepts.
Excellent presentation, instruction, and communication skills.
Experience with the application of technology to information management problems.
Preferred: Reference experience in an academic medical center or clinical settings.
Experience teaching in a clinically focused field.
Strong background using information technologies, information management tools, and literature searching.

Salary range for this position is $40, 800 – 53,100.

Application Information:Application deadline: Position
is open until filled. Please submit your application, online, at:
http://www.wustlcareers.com, using Job #071663. You should have resume,
CV information, and the names/contact information for three references.
Any questions contact:
Washington University School of Medicine
Human Resources
4480 Clayton Ave, Room 1101, Campus Box 8002
St. Louis, MO 63110
314-362-7196, Fax: 314-362-4923

Job Title: Catalog LIbrarian
Organization: Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine
Location: St. Louis, Missouri,
Description: CATALOG LIBRARIAN

The Bernard Becker Medical Library, Washington University in St. Louis
School of Medicine, is seeking qualified applicants for the position of
Catalog Librarian.

Overview:
This position reports to the Associate Director for Collection
Management and is responsible for descriptive cataloging, subject
analysis and classification of monographic, audiovisual and serial
materials, both print and electronic.

Specific Responsibilities:

Cataloging
• Performs original and complex copy cataloging for medical serials and
monographs, including print, audiovisual, and electronic resources, in
accordance with the Anglo-American Cataloging Rules.
• Uses MARC tagging and OCLC Connexion to create and modify
bibliographic records, and assigns call numbers in the NLM
classification system and appropriate MeSH subject headings.
• Makes informed decisions to handle bibliographic challenges and resolve cataloging issues and questions.

Authority Control
• Reviews and verifies name and subject authority headings within the local library catalog; makes any necessary corrections.
• Performs authority work to establish new name authority records according to the Library of Congress standards.

Database Maintenance
• Maintains the quality, efficiency, consistency and structural
integrity of the bibliographic database by detecting and correcting
errors.
• Participates in providing direction and consultation for enhancements to local database system functions.

Other
• Participates in formulating, implementing, evaluating, updating and documenting cataloging policies.
• Proposes appropriate cataloging procedures for unusual materials and emergent formats.
• Maintains awareness of changes, issues and trends in national
cataloging standards and practices, and considers how these
developments will impact local cataloging.
• Assists and substitutes for colleagues when necessary.
• Assumes and performs other duties as required.

Qualifications:

• ALA-accredited Master’s degree in library or information science.
• Minimum 2-5 years previous professional experience including original
cataloging in both print and electronic formats, preferably in an
academic or health sciences library.
• Familiarity with Anglo-American Cataloging Rules, MARC, OCLC
Connexion, National Library of Medicine classification and MeSH subject
headings.
• Understanding of principles and standards for authority control.
• Excellent organization and analytic skills, with strong attention to detail.
• Flexibility and willingness to adapt.

Application Information:position #071754 at www.wustlcareers.com

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Bryan Cave LLP, an international law firm with 13 offices worldwide, has an immediate opening for a Manager of Technical Services in our St. Louis office.

Job Summary/Scope:
The Manager of Technical Services catalogs all library holdings for all offices utilizing the Inmagic library database and OCLC Connexion Client.  This position is responsible for the long term strategic planning of the Firmwide technical services functions.  The Database Coordinator and the Collection Management Librarian report to this position.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Classifies all library holdings using the LC Classification system.
• Catalogs all library holdings firmwide, utilizing OCLC bibliographic records when possible, and creates original Inmagic records when necessary.
• Performs original and copy cataloging for all firm libraries and ensures data integrity of the catalog.
• Converts OCLC records to a format compatible with the Inmagic Catalog by use of the MARC Transformer.
• Improves the consistency of data entry in the Inmagic Catalog database.
• Maintains cataloging statistics.
• Edits or withdraws existing Inmagic Catalog records in response to requests from library staff members in offices firmwide.
• Oversees all aspects of technical services functions, which includes providing direction to the Library Database Coordinator and Collection Management Librarian.
• Establishes consistent technical services policies both in St. Louis and Firmwide when necessary and leads and facilitates continuous improvement of procedures, workflow, policies and technical services operations, reshaping where appropriate.
• Continues and extends an existing project to create subject and name authority files for use in conjunction with the Inmagic Catalog.
• Trains users on the most efficient way to use the public access catalog.
• Performs other special projects as needed.

Essential Job Specifications/Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.

• Ability to deal professionally and communicate clearly and concisely with both internal and external clients on all levels.
• Experience with OCLC and knowledge of MARC, AACR2R, LCSH, LC classification system and standard authority control procedures.
• Demonstrated proficiency in standard PC applications and ability to quickly learn new technologies.
• Proven project management skills with the ability to think outside of the box.
• Proven ability to be highly motivated and work independently.
• Ability to set priorities and focus on what is critical while being extremely detail oriented.
• Ability to organize large amounts of materials and data, both electronic and hardcopy, for easy filing and retrieval.
• Must be a team player with a solid service commitment.
• Proven ability to remain flexible and positive in times of continuing change.
• Ability to move up to ten (10) pounds relating to shelving of material, bend, stoop, climb small ladders and lift materials overhead.
• Requires the ability to regularly report to work on the days and times scheduled.

NOTE:   Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience:

• Masters degree in Library Science from an ALA accredited school.
• Minimum three (3) years of technical services professional experience.
• Minimum two years of supervisory/management experience.
• Previous law firm experience a plus.

If interested, please contact:
Recruiting Analyst
Bryan Cave
211 North Broadway
St. Louis, MO  63102

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Just a reminder about Third Fridays at Third Degree Glass Factory tomorrow evening - come on down!!

Now that the semester is over, it’s time to let loose and enjoy an exciting evening of music, art, and glass blowing and flameworking demonstrations at Third Degree Glass Factory (http://www.stlglass.com/thirdfriday.htm)!  Admission is free, and a cash bar is provided.

Musical guest: Tim Session plays funky, folk rock.
Gallery Exhibit: A Time, A Word, A Place.  An exhibit of contemporary glass art by graduating SIU-Carbondale MFA and BFA students.

Where? Third Degree Glass Factory, 5200 Delmar (between Union and Kingshighway), St. Louis, MO 63108
(314) 367-4527
When?  Fri. May 18th, 6-10pm (you don’t have to stay the whole time, just stop in whenever you can!)
Who?   Anyone who wants to come!  All ages are welcome.

We hope to see you there!

St. Louis LISGSA* Committee:

Shannon Delaware (smcr38@mizzou.edu)
Stephanie Hood (sjhy83@mizzou.edu)
Amy Pennington (arp305@mizzou.edu)

*LISGSA = Library & Information Science Graduate Student Association

Please join us for the 7th annual…

Brick and Click Libraries:  http://brickandclick.org

November 2, 2007

Northwest Missouri State University , Maryville , Missouri

To Register, go to: http://www.nwmissouri.edu/library/brickandclick/registration.pdf

 

“Brick and Click” offers a wide variety of content for a reasonable price ($125).  Presentation topics include digital reference, electronic resource management, training staff, streaming videos, ebooks, and ejournals.

 

See the full program of session descriptions and presenters at: http://www.nwmissouri.edu/library/brickandclick/sessions.htm.

 

During breaks and lunch, you’ll have time to talk with colleagues from other academic libraries who are experiencing similar on-campus/on-line opportunities and challenges.

 

Comments from last year’s attendees (used with permission):

  +  “This is the best one day academic conference I’ve ever attended. Everything is focused just for academic librarians and what is going on NOW.”

 

  +  “Location and size of the conference were tied as the best part of the symposium. The proceedings publication is fabulous!”

 

  +  “Quality and variety of presentations. In comparison to many other conferences, the Symposium cuts through the fluff and focuses on content, of which is often cutting edge.”

 

Questions?  Go to http://www.nwmissouri.edu/library/brickandclick/contactus.htm or call (660)562-1192.

With Google’s new Universal Search, I started thinking about all the other search engines you don’t hear much of.  Here’s a list of search engines from Wikipedia.  Has anyone had any experiences with any of these? Likes? Dislikes?

Join SLA librarians, library science students, and others for great art, food, and fresh air!

On Friday June 1st we will meet for the St. Louis First Friday Downtown Gallery Walk . Participating downtown art galleries open their doors to the public from 6 to 9 pm every first Friday. Some offer wine tastings in addition to great art!

We will meet between 5:30 and 5:50 pm in the Culver Gallery at the Central location of the St. Louis Public Library. Address: 1301 Olive, St. Louis, MO 63103. (We must depart from Central by 6 pm because the library closes at that time.) If you did not get a chance to see the beautiful illustrations related to the Fairy Tale Exhibit this past year, here is your chance! St. Louis Public Library is opening the Culver Gallery just for us. (The art exhibit in Culver has been closed to the public for some time, now.) Feel free to visit the library earlier, if you wish. The architecture alone is worth a trip.

There is no need to worry about parking because St. Louis Public Library will leave the gate up to the lot on 15th and Olive starting at 5 pm on June 1st. (If you choose to park at a meter, be aware that the meters are not free until after 7 pm.)

After our walk (around 7 pm) we will end up at Red Moon on 1500 St. Charles for “classical Asian dishes prepared with a contemporary French flair” and sake and other good drinks.

Check out a map of the area.

You are welcome to join us for any part of the evening. Just RSVP to Stephanie Hood at sjhy83@mizzou.edu so we will know how many to expect. (Please let me know whether you plan to attend the walk, Red Moon, or both.) Feel free to email me if you have any questions.

If you plan to join us at Red Moon, please RSVP by 5 pm on Wednesday, May 30th.

If you plan to attend the walk only, please RSVP by noon on Friday, June 1st. If you find (at the last minute) that you can attend the walk, please go ahead and join us! I am not sure whether I can guarantee a seat at Red Moon if you RSVP late, but I will try to accommodate everyone.

We hope you will join us for this fun and free event!

Thanks,

Stephanie Hood
Hospitality Chair
St. Louis Metro Area Chapter of the Special Libraries Association

This from a blog post by Stephen Abram(http://stephenslighthouse.sirsidynix.com/archives/2007/05/the_hollywood_l.html):

The eagerly anticipated premier of the documentary The Hollywood Librarian will be at the ALA conference this year on June 22nd!

More info about the movie can be found at http://www.hollywoodlibrarian.com/ (and there’s also a link to the trailer from the blog post above).

This came up in our discussion a few Saturdays ago about the image of librarians in popular culture, so I thought I’d share the news.