Posted August 2, 2019
Abstract: Artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing work, including what it means for cooperative work to be supported by computers. The increased use of AI in Computer-Supported Cooperative Work (CSCW) can lead to many advantages, including increased productivity and efficiency, but it can also include several potential ethical trade-offs, such as invasions of privacy, loss of…
Posted August 2, 2019
Take advantage of Special Libraries Association’s Education Division free Inside Byte’s webinar on August 9, 2019 1:30 PM EST. Our featured presenter is Samantha Bouwers is currently serving as a librarian at educational testing company ACT, Inc. There, she orchestrates research and knowledge management projects, maintains the corporate archive, develops a diverse collection of materials,…
Posted August 2, 2019
The Belmont Public Library is seeking a Technology Librarian to join their team. The Technology Librarian coordinates the library’s technology infrastructure and all system planning including networks, hardware, software, databases, wireless Internet, and related equipment. The Technology Librarian also conducts computer training for library staff and the public and performs reference librarian duties. The work…
Posted August 2, 2019
The Public Library of Brookline is seeking a dynamic, innovative and creative youth services professional to provide leadership and technical expertise in the management of a large, busy, urban youth services department. Under the direction of the Library Director, the Supervisor of Youth Services will be responsible for the leadership of the Childrens, Teen and…
Posted August 2, 2019
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to practice librarianship in this highly desirable location: Newport, Rhode Island. The U.S. Naval War College (NWC) Library is hiring! The NWC Library invites applications for a newly created position as Copyright Librarian in the Circulation Department. Named in honor of Rear Admiral Henry Effingham Eccles, the Library recently…
Posted August 2, 2019
We invite contributions for volume 48 of the Advances in Librarianship book series(http://www.emeraldgrouppublishing.com/products/books/series.htm?id=0065-2830) on the topic of “Rolesand Responsibilities of Libraries in Increasing Consumer Health Literacy and Reducing Health Disparities.” We welcome submissions that make a novel contribution, whether empirical, methodological, theory-based, and/or practical in nature. This volume will be edited by Beth St. Jean,…
Posted August 2, 2019
The Board of Trustees of the West Falmouth Library, located in West Falmouth, Massachusetts, isseeking a qualified library director to serve as administrator and manager of this independent,community, non-profit library in accordance with policies established by the Board of Library Trustees.The Board of Trustees recently completed a major expansion and renovation of the Library and…
Posted August 2, 2019
Position Purpose:The purpose of this position is to perform a variety of clerical and manual tasks in support of cataloging, circulation, acquisitions, and interlibrary loan functions of the library; performs all other related work as required. Supervision:Supervision Scope: Performs a variety of routine library functions in accordance with prescribed procedures which require constant attention to…
Posted August 2, 2019
Position Purpose:The primary purpose of the Page position is to assist in keeping the library collections and materials clean and organized. The work requires an understanding how the library operates. Essential Functions:(The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission…
Posted August 2, 2019
The purpose of the award is to assist a student in a Master’s or doctoral program in attending the ASIS&T Annual Meeting by defraying travel expenses. The award shall consist of a check for $500 given to a single applicant. The SIG-STI Student Travel Award is sponsored by SIG STI. It is administered by a…
