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The Library Student Journal is seeking new material, particularly from library students, for their open-access, peer-reviewed publication. This is a great opportunity to submit for possible publication that brilliant essay, review, or article you’ve been working so diligently on. See the attached flyer for more information. Check out the Library Student Journal at www.librarystudentjournal.org

LIS Trends Discussion Group

5:30 pm Wednesday, September 26^th

Kayak’s Coffee
276 N. Skinker St. Louis, MO 63130
314-862-4447
Web site: http://www.kayakscoffee.com/
MetroLink stop: Skinker

September’s Topic:
Digitization Projects and Libraries

These articles provide overviews of digitization projects, explanations of the jargon as well as considerations that should be taken into account when developing a digitization initiative.

Dames, Matthew K., and Jill Hurst-Wahl. “Digitizing 101.” Library Journal (2007): 2-4. Library Literature and Information Full Text. HW Wilson.
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Eileen Mathias (2004, January). Anatomy of a Digitization Project. Library Journal, 129(1), S2-S7. Retrieved September 20, 2007, from ABI/INFORM Global database. (Document ID: 534988971).
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Feel free to bring other articles, notes, readings, questions, etc. that you may have.

Hope to see you there!

Library & Information Science Graduate Student Association

 Christina Pryor (cnpryor@gmail.com)

 Anna Kwiatkowski (avkfh7@mizzou.edu)

 Britne Rockwell ( britnerockwell@gmail.com)

Reference Librarian (Part-Time) – Pius XII Memorial Library

Saint Louis University, a Catholic, Jesuit institution dedicated to student learning, research, health care, and service, is seeking applicants for a temporary, part-time Reference Librarian for 15-20 hours per week beginning immediately and continuing through the 2007-2008 academic year.  For information about Pius XII Memorial Library, please see http://www.slu.edu/libraries/pius/.

Duties: Provide reference service during some late afternoons, week nights, and weekends to a diverse user population at a busy reference desk.  Provide general reference and technical assistance in the use of the library catalog, online databases, and other electronic and print resources.  Perform other reference responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications: M.L.S. (or equivalent) from ALA accredited program. Late afternoon, weekend and evening availability.  Strong service orientation.  Excellent communication skills.  Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team as needed.

Preferences:  Prior academic library reference experience.

Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience.  (Minimum: $15.00/hour; no benefits)

To Apply: All applications must be made online at http://jobs.slu.edu.  Please see Requisition Number 20070718. Cover letter, curriculum vitae or resumé, and names of three professional references with contact information must be submitted with the application.  Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until position is filled.

Saint Louis University is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer (AA/EOE) and encourages nominations of and applications from women and minorities.

Senior Record & Information Manager
St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department
Bureau of Auxiliary Services
Job Status:
Full Time
Work Experience Required:
Up to 6 Years
Education Required:
BA Degree or BS Degree

An opening exists in the Bureau of Auxiliary Services for the position of Senior Record & Information Manager to develop, organize, maintain and manage an ongoing record and information management system program to ensure the Department’s records retention schedule is adhered.  Serve as the senior technical expert on agency-wide electronic and non-electronic records management issues.

Skills typically required for the Senior Record & Information Manager position include:

    * Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.  Major course work in Information Systems, Library Science, or Records Management preferred.
    * Certification as a Certified Records Manager (CRM) or CRM candidacy is highly desired.
    * Minimum 5 to7 years of related experience with relevant records and information management experience with a minimum of 2 years of management or supervisory experience.
    * Strong knowledge of file and records and information management practices and security records management systems, which includes retention and disposition.
    * Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal skills.
    * Strong planning and organization skills, including the ability to manage a number of projects concurrently.
    * Experience in workflow analysis and design relating to managing information
    * Ability to work with all levels of management to assure compliance with policies, procedures, and practices of the records and information management program.
 
Grade 15E - Salary Range:  $69,401 - $86,441 annually
Job Posting online

We hope to see you tomorrow morning! It should be a great discussion!

SISLT - St. Louis Saturdays
What? A journal/trends discussion group
Who? LIS Students, faculty, alumni, and anyone who’s interested!
When? Saturday, September 15 at 10:00am
Where? Kaldi’s Coffeehouse in Kirkwood
120 S. Kirkwood Road
Kirkwood, MO 63122
Phone: (314) 821-0087

This month’s topic is library design. We will be discussing some journal articles as well as relating personal experiences with designing library spaces. Contemporary trends, ideas, and issues will be addressed. Please come with your thoughts and ideas! It should be an enlightening discussion! We will be discussing the following articles:

Demas, Sam, and Jeffrey A. Scherer. “Esprit De Place: Maintaining and Designing Library Buildings to Provide Transcendent Spaces.” American Libraries (2002):65-68.

Thomas, Mary A. “Redefining Library Space: Managing the Co-Existence of Books, Computers, and Readers.” The Journal of Academic Librarianship 26 (2000): 408-415

Fialkoff, Francine. “Design in a Day.” Library Journal 132 (2007)

I have also attached a paper from Meg Klinkow Hartmann of the Oak Brook Public Library. Feel free to bring other articles, notes, readings, etc. that you may have.

I am compiling a bibliography for further reading. If you have a helpful article
that you would like to share, please let me know. Hope to see you there!

Don’t hesitate to contact one of the committee members anytime with
questions or suggestions.

LISGSA St. Louis Committee Members:
Christina Pryor (cnpryor@gmail.com)
Anna Kwiatkowski (avkfh7@mizzou.edu)
Britne Rockwell ( britnerockwell@gmail.com)

Library & Information Science Graduate Student Association
2007 April Program

Saint Louis University, a Catholic, Jesuit institution dedicated to
student learning, research, health care and service, is seeking
applications for a Catalog Librarian at Pius XII Memorial Library.
This is an annually renewable 12-month non-tenure track appointment.
A complete job description is available at
http://www.slu.edu/libraries/pius/position/catlibn8_07.html.

Saint Louis University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity
Employer (AA/EOE); and encourages nominations of and application from
women and minorities.  All applications must be made online at
http://jobs.slu.edu.  For information about the University Libraries,
please see http://slulink.slu.edu/.

BRANCH MANAGER, COMMUNITY BRANCHES/ADULT PROGRAMMING
Administrative Offices (St. Peters)
St. Charles City-County Library District

Full time position
Schedule includes day, evening and weekend hours.

DUTIES:
- Manages the overall operations and services of 3 Mini Branches and 2
Library Expresses including management of branch employees, branch
activities, customer service issues, facility maintenance and branch
community aspects.
- The position will provide connectivity for the smaller branches, employees and communities.
- Travels regularly between branches and serves as the liaison with all
other Branches and Departments for the Minis and Expresses.
- Also, coordinates the planning, organizing, and implementing of adult
programming District-wide, including coordinating the marketing and
promoting of adult library materials, services and programs through
personal contacts, presentations, and branch tours.

REQUIREMENTS:
- Must have excellent communication, organizational and customer service skills,
- Have 3 years of relevant experience, be able to drive between branch locations in St. Charles County, and
- Hold an accredited Masters in Library Science degree.
- Prefer prior experience in management or supervision.

SALARY: $52,248 to $63,564 for MLS;
58,764 to $71,496 with second masters.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Saturday, September 15, 2007, or until the
position is filled and/or a sufficient number of qualified candidates
have applied.

Job link: http://www.youranswerplace.org/library_office/positions/employment/job-branch_manager-community-070915.html

ST. CHARLES CITY-COUNTY LIBRARY DISTRICT:
The St. Charles City-County Library District has been ranked by Thomas
J. Hennen’s American Public Library Ratings (HAPLR) as one of the top
10 libraries in the United States serving populations of 250,000 to
499,999 for 7 consecutive years. St. Charles County is a growing
suburban community located just west of St. Louis. The annual operating
budget is nearly $14 million with a materials budget in excess of $2.9
million. With a collection of approximately 1 million items located in
12 library branches, the St. Charles City-County Library District is a
dynamic, progressive library that is growing to serve a population of
346,000, circulates more than 5 million items per year and enjoys
having over 1.7 million library customers use their local libraries.
For more information visit our web page: http://www.youranswerplace.org/

Submit resume to:
Human Resources Coordinator at: jcinco@mail.win.org

St. Charles City-County Library District is an Equal Opportunity Employer