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