Ideho State University, Electronic Resources Librarian

Hi class,

Here is the job posting for the ISU's position:

http://joblist.ala.org/modules/jobseeker/controller.cfm?rssjobid=22764

Best,
Rong

Oklahoma City University, Assistant Professor Librarian of Electronic Resources

Hi class,

Here is the posting for the OCU's librarian's position:

http://joblist.ala.org/modules/jobseeker/controller.cfm?rssjobid=22773

Rong

DPLA Launch

Hi class,

Even though DPLA's public debut was cancelled, it was launched virtually on April 18.

 

Check out this article about the DPLA by Paula J. Hane on Information Today:

http://newsbreaks.infotoday.com/NewsBreaks/Digital-Public-Library-of-America-DPLA-Makes-Its-Debut-89110.asp

 

Also try it out here:

 

http://dp.la/

Best,
Rong

Georgetown University, Electronic Resources Librarian Position

Hi class,

For detailed description about the position, go to:

http://www12.georgetown.edu/hr/employment_services/joblist/job_description.cfm?CategoryID=8&RequestNo=20130553

Best,
Rong

This is where the search can help in tragedy...

Hi class,

Hope you are safe and sound.

Here is what google has set up to help find Boston Marathon missing people --

http://google.org/personfinder/2013-boston-explosions/

Take care,
Rong

Emerging Technologies Librarian (Phoenix School of Law, Arizona)

Hi class,

You may be interested in the following position:

http://www.phoenixlaw.edu/employment.asp?JobID=116

Best,
Rong

NYPL Releases Digital Collections API to the Public

Hi class,

Check out this article on LJ about Digital Collections API released to the public by NYPL:

http://www.thedigitalshift.com/2013/04/digital-libraries/nypl-releases-digital-collections-api-to-the-public/

Best,
Rong

Summon 2.0 coming in June

Hi class,

You might be interested in reading the following posting:

http://newsbreaks.infotoday.com/NewsBreaks/Serials-Solutions-Summon--Coming-in-June-88727.asp

Best,
Rong

Automation Marketplace 2013 by Marshall Breeding

Hi class,

You will want to read the newest column on automation marketplace:

http://www.thedigitalshift.com/2013/04/ils/automation-marketplace-2013-the-rush-to-innovate/

Best,
Rong

Amazon to acquire Goodreads

Hi class,

Here are a couple of posting regarding Amazon's acquisition of Goodreads:

http://www.infodocket.com/2013/03/28/amazon-com-will-acquire-goodreads/
http://www.digitalbookworld.com/2013/how-much-did-amazon-pay-for-goodreads-breaking-down-the-speculation/

Best,
Rong

Collection Assessment and Analysis Librarian, Dartmouth

Hi class,

You may be interested in the following position:

https://searchjobs.dartmouth.edu/postings/17844

Best,
Rong

Electronic Resources Metadata Discovery Librarian, Ohio State Univ

Hi class,

Great opportunity in OSU Library:

http://joblist.ala.org/modules/jobseeker/controller.cfm?rssjobid=22519

Best,
Rong

Electronic/Media Services Librarian, Southwest Baptist University, Missouri

Hi class,

The position description is available here:

http://www.sbuniv.edu/hr/employmentfaculty.htm

Best,
Rong

Science and Engineering Librarian, Temple University

Hi class,

You may be interested in the following position:

http://joblist.ala.org/modules/jobseeker/controller.cfm?rssjobid=22445

Best,
Rong

Interdisciplinary humanities and social sciences librarians

Hi class,

Interesting librarian positions at University of Colorado at Boulder:

http://ucblibraries.colorado.edu/about/jobInterdisciplinaryLibrarians.htm

Best,
Rong

Bowker Study on E-Book Markets

Hi class,

You will be interested in reading the following news about Bowker's study on Ebook markets:

http://newsbreaks.infotoday.com/Digest/New-Bowker-Study-on-Ebook-Markets-88540.asp

Best,
Rong

The Fall and Rise of Market Segmentation

Hi class,

You will be interested in reading the following posting on Scholarly Kitchen by Joseph Esposito:

http://scholarlykitchen.sspnet.org/2013/03/22/the-fall-and-rise-of-market-segmentation/

Best,
Rong

Digital Resources Librarian, Central Connecticut State

Hi class,

Here is a job in CCSU:

http://www.ccsu.edu/page.cfm?p=16013

Best,
Rong

Librarian for Digital Services, Yale University

Hi class,

Here is a position at Yale University:

http://joblist.ala.org/modules/jobseeker/controller.cfm?rssjobid=22354

Best,
Rong

Database and Serials Librarian Position: WUSTL

Hi class,

There is a Databases/Serials Librarian position at Washington University in St. Louis:

http://tinyurl.com/wustllibrarian

Best,
Rong

Electronic Resources Acquisitions Librarian Position

Hi class,

Here is a position at Johns Hopkins:

https://hrnt.jhu.edu/jhujobs/job_view.cfm?view_req_id=56151&view=sch

Best,
Rong

Electronic Resources Coordinator Position at Richard Stockton College of New Jersey

Hi class,

You may be interested in this position in Richard Stockton College of New Jersey:

http://joblist.ala.org/modules/jobseeker/controller.cfm?rssjobid=22330


Have a great Spring Break!

Rong

Cengage to Digitize Smithsonian Content

Hi class,

Another partnership -- Gale Cengage and Smithsonian:

http://www.digitalbookworld.com/2013/cengage-to-digitize-smithsonian-content/

Best,
Rong

OCLC and ProQuest Collaborate to Enhance Library Discovery

Hi class,

You will be interested in reading the following news on the partnership between OCLC and ProQuest:

http://newsbreaks.infotoday.com/Digest/OCLC-and-ProQuest-Collaborate-to-Enhance-Library-Discovery-88142.asp

Best,
Rong

Manager/Librarian, Electronic Resources Management

Hi class,

The position is at University of Minnesota:

https://employment.umn.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/position/JobDetails_css.jsp

Best,
Rong

Electronic Resources Librarian Position

Hi class,

This position is at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science:
 
https://rosalindfranklin.peopleadmin.com/postings/4269

Best,
Rong

Collection Development/E-Resources Librarian Position

Hi class,

This position is at Southwest Minnesota State University:

http://joblist.ala.org/modules/jobseeker/controller.cfm?rssjobid=22299

Best,
Rong

IFLA Principles for Library eLending

Hi class,

You will find this to be valuable to read --

http://www.ifla.org/node/7418

Best,
Rong

Reference Instruction and e-service librarian position

Hi class,

Here is a posting of the position at Iowa Wesleyan College:

Reference Instruction and E-Services Librarian

Iowa Wesleyan College seeks an innovative, collaborative, service oriented librarian to fill the position of Reference Instruction and E-services Librarian. This tenure track position will collaborate with librarians, faculty, and administrators to identify, create, implement, and promote innovative online tools and services for both on campus and off campus users in the area of library instruction tutorials, videos, and other media to enhance student learning of library research skills and information literacy. The Reference Instruction and E-Services Librarian will maintain the Library’s online presence including the Library home page, access to online resources, and other bibliographic services. Some evening and weekend hours will be necessary. Candidates are sought who are committed to working in a collaborative environment and eager to 

participate in the daily life of a small liberal arts college. Early career librarians are encouraged to apply.

Description of Responsibilities

· Creates electronic instruction materials that foster the development of student library/information literacy skills via mechanisms including active learning classroom techniques, interactive online tutorials, screencasts and videos primarily using open source technologies
· Identify, implement, and assess emerging technologies that support information literacy and learning and provides info lit instruction virtually and face to face.
· Assist in the evolution and integration of traditional and electronic workflows, with particular emphasis on ebooks, liaising with e-vendors regarding technical issues, ongoing maintenance of the ILS, website, and other electronic resources
· Participate in providing reference assistance for on-site and electronic reference, including some evening and weekend shifts.

Education & Experience (Required Qualifications)

· ALA-accredited master's degree in Library Science (MLS) awarded by date of appointment

· Demonstrated experience with emerging technologies and information literacy best practices applicable to face to face and online pedagogical practices
· Working knowledge of a wide variety of information technology applications and proficiency in the use of general and subject-specific print and electronic resources
· Experience with electronic resource management, integrated library systems, course management systems, social networking technologies, remote authentication, resources linking, online course delivery, and other emerging technologies
· Demonstrated skill with online environments such content management systems (i.e. WordPress, LibGuides, etc.); learning managements systems (i.e. LearningHouse, Blackboard, moodle). Familiarity of lesson building software (i.e. Adobe Captivate, SoftChalk, Articulate, etc.) is a plus.

· Excellent communication skills, a strong customer service orientation and experience working with diverse populations

· We seek a motivated self-starter who possesses a high level of energy, flexibility, and creativity with the ability to work independently and collaboratively, and manage a complex workload in a timely and effective manner.

Application Procedure:

Please submit a letter of interest, current resume, unofficial transcripts, 3-5 references, and a portfolio of two or three samples of their work in instructional design. Materials should be directed to: Dr. Jeffrey Fager, Academic Dean, Iowa Wesleyan College,601 North Main Street, Mt. Pleasant, IA 52461. Phone: 319-385-6205. Electronic submissions are preferred: jeffrey.fager@iwc.edu. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. EOE

Date of Appointment: July 1, 2013

Paula Kinney

Assistant Dean of Academic Resources

Director, Chadwick Library

Iowa Wesleyan College

Voice: 319.385.6315

Email: pkinney@iwc.edu

Fax: 319.385.6324

E-Resource Librarian, Georgetown Law

Hi class,

If you specializes in law librarianship, here is a position for you --

http://www.law.georgetown.edu/library/about/who-we-are/upload/GeorgetownLawLibrary-ERSLibrarian.pdf

Best,
Rong

Electronic Resources Librarian Position in Columbus, OH

Hi class,

Another new e-resource librarian position in Capital University:

http://www.capital.edu/uploadedFiles/Capital/Faculty_and_Staff/Human_Resources/Employment/Electronic%20Resources%20Librarian.pdf

Best,
Rong

Ripon College, WI, Assistant Librarian in Resource Services

Hi class,

This is a new position in e-resources:

http://www.ripon.edu/jobs/

Best,

Rong

 

Justice Dept not weigh in on Georgia State case

Hi Class,

You will be interested in reading this article on copyright and Georgia State E-reserves:

http://chronicle.com/blogs/ticker/justice-dept-will-not-weigh-in-on-georgia-state-e-reserves-case/56173

Best,
Rong

NYPL, Brooklyn Merge Technical Services

Hi class,

You will be interested in reading this article on LJ:

http://lj.libraryjournal.com/2013/02/managing-libraries/nypl-brooklyn-merge-technical-services/

Best,
Rong

INALJ (I Need a Library Job) Site

Hi class,

Check out the following job site:

http://inalj.com/

Best,
Rong

Assistant Professor of Electronic Resources Librarian Position

Hi class,

There is an Assistant Professor of Electronic Resources/Collection Development/Instructional Services position open at Eckerd College in Florida.

The position description is accessible from here:

http://eckerd.myexacthire.com/ViewJob-42356.html

Best,
Rong

 

Electronic Resources Librarian, NCSU

Hi class,

Here is a new position at NC State: Electronic Resources Librarian, Data Projects and Partnerships:

The link below connects you to a page that gives the detail of the position:

https://jobs.ncsu.edu/postings/19459

See  you in class in the afternoon!

Rong

BU Law Library Information Resource Management Librarian Position

Hi class,

Here is a new position at BU Law School Information Resource Librarian Position:

http://www.bu.edu/lawlibrary/jobs/InformationResourcesManagment.html

Amazon Patents Electronic Marketplace For "Used' Digital Content

Hi class,

You will be interested in reading this article on Information Today about amazon --

http://newsbreaks.infotoday.com/NewsBreaks/Amazon-Patents-Electronic-Marketplace-For-Used-Digital-Content-87733.asp

Best,
Rong

15 Free Webinars in February for Librarians

Hi class,

There are very interesting topics in these 15 free webinars. Learn about them from here:

http://oedb.org/blogs/ilibrarian/2013/10-free-live-webinars-for-librarians-in-february/

Best,
Rong

Open Library of Humanities

Hi class,

You may be interested in reading about open library of humanities:

http://newsbreaks.infotoday.com/NewsBreaks/Introducing-the-Open-Library-of-Humanities-87632.asp

And the URL for open library of humanities is here:

https://www.openlibhums.org/

See you in class this afternoon!

Rong

New ER Librarian Position in New York

Hi class,

A new Electronic Resources/Systems Librarian position at the New York Academy of Medicine:

http://www.nyam.org/about-us/careers/e-resourcessystems-librarian.html

Best,
Rong

EBSCO adds eBook collections ITCore and EngineeringCore

Hi class,

This is an interesting news about EBSCO adding eBook collections:

http://newsbreaks.infotoday.com/Digest/EBSCO-Adds-New-Ebook-Subscription-Collections-87596.asp

Rong

e textbook not taking on

Hi class,

This is an interesting article on students not using e-textbooks:

http://www.digitalbookworld.com/2013/students-still-not-taking-to-e-textbooks-new-data-show/

Best,
Rong

New electronic resources librarian position

Hi class,

You might be interested in this new open position at The Boston Athenæum:


http://www.bostonathenaeum.org/node/39

Deadline to apply is 3/15/13.

Best,
Rong

A cyber war is brewing

Hi class,

Read the following blog by Paula Hanes on cyber security on scholarly contents

http://newsbreaks.infotoday.com/NewsBreaks/A-Cyber-War-is-Brewing-87505.asp

Rong

Publishers "double-dipping"

Hi class,

You will be interested in reading this posting on "double-dipping" by publishers:

http://scholarlykitchen.sspnet.org/2013/01/29/in-praise-of-double-dipping-fairness-affordability-vitality-and-sustainability/

Best,
Rong

Ten Bold Predictions for Ebooks and Digital Publishing in 2013

Hi class,

You will be interested in this posting about Ebook predictions for 2013:

http://www.digitalbookworld.com/2012/ten-bold-predictions-for-ebooks-and-digital-publishing-in-2013/

Best,
Rong

Review of 2012 and Trends Watch 2013 by Paula J. Hane

Hi class,

You will be interested in reading this posting on 2013 trends watch:

http://newsbreaks.infotoday.com/NewsBreaks/Review-of--and-Trends-Watch--86926.asp

The 2013 trends are:

• Apple versus Google versus Facebook versus Amazon—battling on hardware and search (“The Lines Between Software and Hardware Continue to Blur”)
• Battle of the mobile devices (Apple iOS, Google’s Android, Microsoft Windows)
• Intelligent objects—The Internet of Things
• More predictive personalization
• Expansion of peer power
• Growth in open source innovation/problem solving (e.g., more installations of Solr)
• Expansion of cloud computing and thus a greater need for security and data center redundancy (outages are much more a problem than data breaches)
• Work anywhere
• More Big Data (as one search technologies expert said, “There’s plenty of hype around big data, but underneath there are compelling applications to be implemented which combine the best of enterprise search and business insight technologies.")
• Publishers will use metadata in more sophisticated ways
• Publishers will still grapple with testing new business models—library pricing, subscription models, DRM-free sales, etc.
• Companies will increasingly have to deal with Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) issues
• Looking forward to Microsoft Surface Pro with full version of Windows 8
• Enterprises may choose to bypass Windows 8 (because of interface issues) and wait for “Windows 9”
• Anticipated launch of “iPad 5” and “iPhone 6”
• Anticipated next Android launch—“Key Lime Pie”
• More sales of near-field-communication (NFC) enabled mobile devices—and adoption of customizable NFC tags
• Biometric security becoming more prevalent
• T-Mobile targets AT&T customers
• More publisher consolidation
• Consumers with content stored in the cloud may encounter problems when they want to move to another provider

Best,

Rong

The new publishing ecosystem

Hi class,

Very interesting posting on new publishing ecosystem by JOSEPH ESPOSITO on Scholarly Kitchen:

http://scholarlykitchen.sspnet.org/2013/01/23/a-new-publishing-ecosystem-emerges/


Best,
Rong

Google's approach to government's request of user data

Hi class,

The following posting by Google is very interesting if you are concerned about privacy issues:

http://googleblog.blogspot.com/2013/01/googles-approach-to-government-requests.html

Best,
Rong

EBSCO Increases ebook content

Hi class,

You will be interested in reading the following news on EBSCO and its ebooks:

http://www.librarytechnology.org/ltg-displaytext.pl?RC=17627

Best,
Rong

ER&L Conference Student Travel Award

Hi class,

Please see the following announcement on ER&L Student travel award.

To apply, go to:
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/TF_ERL_TravelAward

Rong

*Announcing Taylor & Francis/ ER&L Student Travel Award*


Taylor & Francis Group is sponsoring travel grants for two students
traveling to ER&L 2013 (March 17-20 in Austin). The travel grant includes
conference registration, air travel costs, and housing totaling up to $1500
per winner. Applications are being accepted now and awards will be
adjudicated by an ER&L volunteer committee.

Application Requirements: This grant is open to currently enrolled students
wishing to attend ER&L 2013. Student applicants will be required to supply
contact information as well as to answer a questions related to how access
to ER&L can assist the applicant in achieving professional and academic
goals. Questions about this award should be directed to ER&L at
eresources.info@gmail.com

Application Deadline: Applications are being accepted now on ER&L's
website through
Thursday, February 21, 2013. Winning applicant names will be posted to the
website no later than Monday, February 25, 2013.

Transitioning from dialog to ProQuest Dialog

Hi class,

You will be interested in reading about the transitioning steps from dialog to ProQuest Dialog:

http://support.dialog.com/enewsletters/training/2013_01/#2

Best,
Rong

New Position: Electronic Resources Librarian

Electronic Resources & Web Services Librarian

Library & Information Services

Dickinson College

Dickinson College Library seeks an innovative and service-driven librarian to join us in shaping services and collections for 21st century learners, educators, and scholars.  The Electronic Resources & Web Services Librarian provides leadership and technical support for e-resource acquisition and management, and for library website development and maintenance.  The ideal candidate has significant, direct experience with implementation, management and integration of a variety of online library resources and services as well as web development experience.  Strong analytical and communication skills and the ability to work effectively both independently and on teams are essential. 

Specific areas of responsibility include: administering the library’s ERMS (CORAL); managing content delivery and linking systems (e.g., Serials Solutions); developing online tutorials delivered via the web and through the college learning management system (Moodle); designing and conducting assessments of e-resources and online systems; collaborating to support and integrate e-resources into library systems (SIRSI, Ebsco Discovery Service); designing and creating delivery mechanisms for web services (e.g., web forms linked to ILL systems). The librarian also provides information literacy instruction and support for assigned First Year Seminars, provides reference services including some evening and weekend shifts, and may be assigned as liaison to one or more academic departments.

Dickinson College, chartered in 1783, is a highly selective, private liberal-arts college known for its innovative curriculum. Its mission is to offer students a useful education in the arts and sciences that will prepare them for lives as engaged citizens and leaders. We serve 2,400 undergraduates at our 180-acre residential campus located in the heart of historic Carlisle, PA.  The college offers 42 majors with an emphasis on international studies, has 40 study-abroad programs in 24 countries on six continents and offers 13 modern languages.   Carlisle offers excellent quality of life, affordable housing, fall color, and easy access to Washington DC, Philadelphia, Baltimore and other major east coast cities. The region has been ranked by Sperling’s Best Places as one of the least stressful in the nation. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience; excellent benefits. 

For a list of specific qualifications and to apply online visit https://jobs.dickinson.edu/.  Please include a cover letter describing your qualifications for the position, a resume, and contact information for three professional references. Paper applications will not be accepted.  Review of applications will begin on March 1, 2013 and will continue until the position is filled.  Anticipated start date is July 1, 2013.

Dickinson is committed to diversity and we encourage candidates who will contribute to meeting that goal to apply. Applications and nominations of women and minorities are strongly encouraged.

Mistakes that Library Staff Make When Dealing with Vendors and Publishers

Hi class,

This is a very interesting article by Rick Anderson on mistakes librarians make when working with vendors:

http://scholarlykitchen.sspnet.org/2013/01/10/six-mistakes-the-library-staff-are-making/

Rick Anderson wrote an earlier article on mistakes vendors make when working with librarians:

http://scholarlykitchen.sspnet.org/2012/12/04/six-mistakes-your-sales-reps-are-making/

Best,
Rong

Public Libraries had record high eBooks traffic on the past Christmas Day

Hi class,

Check out this report on public libraries using Overdrive for eBook lending and had a record high use of eBooks during the past Christmas season. Among the libraries setting all-time eBook circulation records were Cuyahoga County Public Library (Ohio), Pioneer Library System (Okla.), Hennepin County Library (Minn.), and Mid-Continent Public Library (Mo.).

http://www.librarytechnology.org/ltg-displaytext.pl?RC=17561

Best,
Rong

Welcome to a new semester and an interesting posting

Hi class,

Welcome to a new semester. I look forward to working with you all in this course. I typically use this blog to post some news and developments in vendors, publishers or search systems' world.

You may find the following article interesting:

http://scholarlykitchen.sspnet.org/2013/01/08/have-journal-prices-really-increased-in-the-digital-age/

I will see you in our very first class on Monday!

Rong