This Week in Library School

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LISSA GENERAL MEETING

LISSA will be holding a general meeting, Wednesday, Feb. 13 at 5:30 pm and Thursday, Feb.
14 at 12:30 pm in the GSLIS lounge.

These open meetings are held for the benefit of students, to voice any
thoughts, queries, or comments.

LISSA officers will be at these open meeting, along with delicious
and edible goodies for your chewing enjoyment. So come, eat, and chat with your peers.

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Upcoming GSLISCE Workshops:

Programming for Babies and Little Ones: From Research into Action
March 1 - 31, 2008 online http://www.simmons.edu/gslis/continuinged/workshops/online.shtml#online_a14

Introduction to Standards Compliant Web Design with (X)HTML + CSS
March 1 - April 15, 2008 - 6 weeks online http://www.simmons.edu/gslis/continuinged/workshops/online.shtml#online_a15

Where the Teens Are: Using Technology to Get Your Message Out to Adolescents
March 1 - 31, 2008 online http://www.simmons.edu/gslis/continuinged/workshops/online.shtml#online_a16

For more information, please go to GSLISCE website at
http://www.simmons.edu/gslis/continuinged/workshops/
or contact: Jody Walker, GSLISCE Program Manager
Tel: 617 521 2803 Fax: 617 521 3192 gslisce@simmons.edu

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YOUR LIFE AT THE LIBRARY

HOW I LEARNED TO LOVE READING ONLINE
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 1-2PM, L225/

Amazon's new ebook reader, the Kindle, sold out as soon as it went on sale. Looking beyond the Amazon hype, this workshop presents the different option for reading online. The presentation will look at ebook readers, from the Kindle to the iPhone, as well as different sources of ebooks, from pay sites to free downloads. Presented by John Rodzvilla, Library Assistant, Acquisitions & Periodicals.

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*Please excuse cross-postings*

Hosted by the SLA Boston Student Relations Committee

Are you interested in learning more about special libraries? Please
consider participating in this year’s SLA Boston Student Day on the Job
event. Think of it as a one-day internship, or perhaps as a chance to
visit a new type of library or information center before you decide
where you want to work after graduation. Even if you are planning on
pursuing a career outside of special libraries, why not take advantage
of this great opportunity to compare and contrast the environments?

We will match students as closely as possible with a special library of
their choice, but please keep in mind it’s not always possible to give
everyone their top choices. Preferences will be honored based on host
library availability.

We will announce placements in early March 2007. Your host(s) will then
contact you to make arrangements for your visit. Only name, email
addresses, and telephone numbers will be provided to the host libraries.

**SLA membership is not a requirement for participation in the "Day on
the Job" program**

Please sign up by February 24, 2008 at:
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=4DK860bjJCGvgqY9oPqENg_3d_3d

Please contact the SLA Boston Student Relations co-chairs with any
questions:

Jamie Emery (jamie.emery@gmail.com))
Kris Liberman (kristen.liberman@simmons.edu)

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LIBRARY JOB POSTING

Greetings to everyone at GSLIS ~

Please feel free to forward the announcement (below) to friends and colleagues, including
those outside the GSLIS community.

***This personal message before the announcement is just for the GSLIS community and not
intended to be forwarded or posted on the web. Thank you.***

While I know that this is not a library job and thus many of you aspiring professionals
might pass over it - let me say that this position offers a lot of opportunities to
develop skills that any librarian or young professional should possess.

I have held this position for three years and am leaving it the end of February because
my son needs more attention for the rest of this school year. That is the only reason
that I am leaving. Prior to the onset of my son's issues, I intended to stay another
academic year at least. I believe that my boss, Dean Jill Reich, will always be the best
boss I will ever work for.

In this position I have developed new programs, such as the Faculty Excellence in
Scholarship series; streamlined many recurring events, including the Kroepsch Award
selection process and Commencement awards for seniors; and improved the tools used in
managing our multi-layered budgets. There is truly room to grow for almost any
individual.

I am sending this email out now in attempt to widen the candidate pool at my boss'
request. Applications are currently under review and while we have received a lot, the
search committee is still looking for those that will really stand out. You must possess
a bachelor's degree, exhibit flexibility and initiative, enjoy complexity, and know how
to deal with an array of people both as a diplomat and as a gatekeeper. This is a 12
month position.

Salary is negotiable. Benefits are excellent. (Can you handle it? - *SIX weeks*
vacation time per year!) The College rents transitional housing as well.

If you are interested, please submit an application (instructions are below) as soon as
possible. The goal is to start interviewing in early February with the hopes of having
someone on board to work with me for a few days before I leave. If you have further
questions, feel free to email me.

Bates is a wonderful community and the Dean of Faculty's office is a close knit group
within that community. The people in this office have been my mentors, colleagues, and
friends for three years and the person who wins this position will be very fortunate
indeed.

Best wishes,
Elizabeth Hasch
GSLIS student
hasch@simmons.edu

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T. Elizabeth Hasch
Administrative Assistant
Dean of Faculty?s Office
Bates College
2 Andrews Road Lewiston, Maine 04240
(207) 786-6066 ? (207) 786-8393 fax
thasch@bates.edu

***end personal message***

-------- Original Message --------
Subject: [Staff Message] Position Available-Administrative Assistant to the Dean
of Faculty/Vice President for Academic Affairs
Date: Wed, 09 Jan 2008 11:48:26 -0500
From: Amie Parker
Reply-To: Amie Parker
To: staff@bates.edu

*Administrative Assistant, /Office of Vice President for Academic
Affairs and Dean of the Faculty/*
Status: Full Time, Full Year

/*Description*/
The Office of the Dean of the Faculty is seeking an Administrative
Assistant who will assist the DOF/VPAA and other deans in the work of
the office related to the academic departments, programs, and other
academic offices, including:

- communication and support of academic departments and programs
- organization, assistance, and support to faculty governance and committees
- processing and tracking of faculty funding requests
- coordinating special events, including the Senior-Faculty Dinner and
Commencement.

This is a challenging position that requires a mature approach to
confidential matters, sound judgment, and confidence; the ability to
analyze complex professional and personal situations; and skill in
conceptualizing projects, including scheduling, securing relevant
information, and anticipating potential outcomes.

/*Qualifications*/
Bachelor's degree desirable. The successful candidate must possess
excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability
to draft letters and prepare formal correspondence; exceptional
organizational skills; and the ability to work across a wide range of
tasks with a variety of constituents, both on and off campus. The
successful candidate must be a creative problem-solver who enjoys a
busy, multitasking environment; must possess excellent computer skills
(word processing, presentation, data manipulation); and should be
willing to learn new technologies. Flexibility and diplomacy are essential.

Review of applications will begin immediately and the position will
remain open until filled.

/*Application Instructions*/
Please submit a cover letter, resume and three letters of reference via
our online application at: https://www.vscyberhosting.com/bates/

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ARCHIVES ASSISTANT POSTING

Beaver Country Day School, Archives Assistant, Chestnut Hill, MA

Duties: The Library and Development Office at Beaver Country Day School requires
assistance with the organization and maintenance of archives material to establish a
fully-functioning and researchable collection. Interns will start by organizing
uncategorized miscellany, and then will work to create box lists and finding aids using
EAD (Encoded Archival Description) so that materials in the archive will become part of
the Library?s collection. Working under the supervision of the Interim Director of
Library & Information Services and the Development Associate, the intern will continue
the arrangement and description of archival materials. Work will include filing,
classifying, re-housing, and physical arrangement of material, as well as data entry.
Beaver Country Day School seeks persons with knowledge of the basic concepts for the
management of historical records. The School will furnish all supplies.

Qualifications: Students of MLIS programs are encouraged to apply. Preference will be
given to students who are currently taking/have taken a course similar to Simmons College
LIS 440- Archives Access and Use. We are looking for students who can devote at least 8
hours a week to this position.

Salary: This is an unpaid position that can hopefully be applied to course credit.

To apply please email or mail statement of qualifications to both:

Kate Boylan, Development Associate
kboylan@bcdschool.org
(617) 738-2720

And

Kelley Connolly, Interim Director of Library & Information Services
kconnolly@bcdschool.org
(617) 738-2740

Beaver Country Day School
791 Hammond Street, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467

Beaver Country Day School is a progressive, co-educational independent day school for 420
students grades six through twelve in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. www.bcdschool.org