Posted November 30, 2017
The primary responsibility of the Chief Conservator is to preform and manage the conservation of a wide range of paper-based materials, with a focus on the Library’s rare printed items, manuscripts and cartographic materials. In addition, this position coordinates the activities of the Conservation and Preservations Services unit, providing conservation and preservation for both circulating…
Posted November 30, 2017
The Congressional Research Service (CRS) Office of Congressional Information and Publishing (CIP) is seeking a Legislative Research Assistant to join its Legislative Analysis and Information Section (LAIS). CIP is the organization within CRS and the Library of Congress that is mandated to produce legislative information for the United States Congress. This information is considered to…
Posted November 30, 2017
Brandeis University seeks to hire an E-Resource Specialist to to coordinate daily activities for processing serial publications including electronic and print. The E-Resource Specialist will participate in the management of electronic resources including identifying and resolving problems relating to complex electronic serials and subscriptions. In coordination with the Manager of Electronic Resources assists in the…
Posted November 29, 2017
The SLIS Community is invited to a presentation by SLIS Faculty Candidate: Heather Moulaison-Sandy, Ph.D., Associate Professor, iSchool at the University of Missouri. Knowledge organization systems: How universal? What diversity? Organization of information is a pillar of library and information science. As part of the process of making materials discoverable in retrieval systems, information professionals employ…
Posted November 29, 2017
On behalf of the College Honorary Degree Committee, consider nominating a distinguished individual for a Simmons honorary degree for Commencement 2019. Nominations are due December 20th. Each May at Commencement, we bestow honorary degrees on 4-6 individuals who exemplify the Simmons mission — and two of these usually give graduation addresses, a moment of reflection and pride for graduating students…
Posted November 29, 2017
The Cyrenius H. Booth Library, Newtown, Connecticut Board of Trustees seeks a dynamic, innovative and experienced library leader with a strong commitment to engaging the community and developing library services. The ideal candidate will be a unique blend of administrator, civic engager, and strong staff supporter. The candidate will demonstrate ability to solidify partnerships and…
Posted November 29, 2017
Archie Motley Memorial Scholarship Applications Solicited MAC is soliciting applications for the 2018 Archie Motley Memorial Scholarship for Minority Students (http://www.midwestarchives.org/motley). The scholarship is designed to provide financial assistance to minority students pursuing graduate education in archival administration and to encourage ethnic diversification of the MAC membership and of the archival profession as a whole….
Posted November 29, 2017
It’s that time of year again! The time of year when we are able to nominate one student to attend the ALA Annual Conference, working a few hours each day for ALA and sharing a hotel room – with the conference paid for! The 2018 ALA summer the Annual Conference is held New Orleans: June 21-26, 2018 (http://2017.alaannual.org/). “In exchange for working four…
Posted November 29, 2017
Workplace Incivility and Bullying in the Library: Perception or Reality? (webinar) 10:00-11:00am In this webinar, Shin Freedman will discuss her original national research on bullying and incivility in the library (“Workplace Incivility and Bullying in the Library: Perception or Reality?”College & Research Libraries, November 2016). Her research found that more librarians than library administrators, irrespective…
Posted November 29, 2017
1 in 5: Disability Essentials in Your Library Earl Center for Learning and Innovation, Wheelock College, 180 Riverway, Boston 9:00am – 3:00pm According to federal statistics, one in five people in the United States has a disability. How can libraries better understand and support this population, and welcome them among our patrons and staff? Join…
