This Week in Library School

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The Simmons College Honor Board is looking for volunteers interested in
serving on this board. The Honor Board is the judicial board of Simmons College. It consists of faculty, staff, and students, who meet monthly or twice-monthly to hear cases of academic dishonesty and other violations to the Simmons honor system involving both undergraduate and graduate students.

This board currently does not have a student representative from GSLIS and they would like someone from our school to be on the board. Volunteers are not expected to attend every meeting. Volunteering on the Simmons College Honor Board is a great opportunity to participate in the Simmons community.

Interested students may contact GSLIS Professor Daniel N. Joudrey
email: daniel.joudrey@simmons.edu>
phone: 617-521-2863

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FCC Announces Change of Date and Time for Public En Banc Hearing in Cambridge, Massachusetts on Broadband Network Management Practices

The Federal Communications Commission today announced further details regarding a public en banchearing to be held in Cambridge, Massachusettson Monday, February25, 2008. Please note that the date and time have been modified from the previous announcement.

The hearing time and location are as follows:
Date: Monday, February 25, 2008
Time: 11:00 a.m. (Eastern Standard Time)
Location: Harvard Law School
Ames Courtroom, Austin Hall
1515 Massachusetts Avenue
Cambridge, MA 02138

Directions: http://www.law.harvard.edu/about/contact/directions.php

More information: http://www.savetheinternet.com/=boston

The Commission will hear from expert panelists regarding broadband network
management practices. The hearing is open to the public, and seating will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.

The public may file comments or other documents with the Commission and should
reference docket numbers 07-52 and 08-7 when filing bypaper or submit your filing electronically by going to http://gullfoss2.fcc.gov/prod/ecfs/upload_v2.cgiand enter proceeding
numbers 07-52 and 08-7. Filing instructions are provided at http://www.fcc.gov/cgb/ecfs/.

Sign language interpreters and open captioning will be provided for this event. Other reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities are available upon request. Include a description of the accommodationneeded, and include a waywe can contact you if we need more information. Please make your request as early as possible. Last minute requests will be accepted, but maybe impossible to fill. Send an e-mail to mail to: fcc504@fcc.govor call the Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau at 202-418-0530 (voice), 202-418-0432 (tty).
For additional information about the hearing, please visit the FCC’s website at
http://www.fcc.gov. Press inquiries should be directed to Clyde Ensslin at 202-418-0506 or Robert Kenny at 202-418-2668.

-FCC-

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The ALASC is proud to present a spectacular spectacular event. This
event will take place in the Kotzen Meeting Room (in the Lefavour Hall
First Floor, a.k.a. the Library building) at 8pm on Wednesday
February, 27th, and will feature Abby Blachly speaking about the
"world's largest book club," LibraryThing.com.

Other than being a bibliophile's dream, what is LibraryThing.com? A
massive catalog created by none other than you! At present over 23
million books have been cataloged. But, like any good Web 2.0
application its range of operations have grown and it is now more than
just a catalog for your home shelf. So, whether you just want to know
what all the talk is about, or you're a screaming fan of the
application, make sure to come and hear the rest of the story.

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The 2008 Alternative Spring Break at the Farragut Elementary School

Why not spend your spring break helping others? It will definitely make you feel good and inspire you for the rest of the semester! Please join us in helping the Farragut Elementary School. Activities this year will include reading with students, shelf reading, processing books, creating author study/genre bookmarks and much, much more.

We will be helping Monday, March 10th and Wednesday, March 12th. There are two shifts for each day : 9-12 and 12-3. Lunch will also be provided.

Please sign up on the GSLIS MSLA wiki: http://gslis.simmons.edu/mw/msla_sig/Main_Page.
Leave your name and e-mail on the wiki (we'll have a list with all the available time slots). If you have any questions, please e-mail Elisabeth at Elisabeth.Zimmer@simmons.edu or Jennie at Jennie.Simopoulos@simmons.edu. Once you have signed up, we will send a confirmation e-mail with further details and directions to the school. We also request that you e-mail us your cell phone number in case of an emergency school closing.

Thank you in advance and have a great spring break!

-Jennie

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Administrative Assistant (Technology Librarian) *JOB POSTING*

TITLE: Administrative Assistant

SALARY: $42,877 - 48,526 annually

HOURS: 35 hours per week, including some nights and Saturdays

QUALIFICATIONS:

MLS degree from an ALA-accredited library school

5 years increasingly responsible experience dealing with technology in a library

Bachelor's degree in computer science or relevant coursework and experience with network administration, hardware, and software packages, including database management, word processing, spreadsheet, communications and desktop publishing programs and their applications in a library setting; in-depth understanding of the Internet and World Wide Web; familiarity with social software, preferably as applied to library operations.

Extensive knowledge of integrated library automation software, III strongly preferred

Proven experience with systems analysis and design and computer technology, and the ability to use these skills to improve existing work procedures

Initiative in developing and implementing new programs and applications to improve library operations

Ability to organize and implement computer instruction for the public and the staff, both orally and in writing, and the willingness to conduct computer literacy classes for library patrons

Ability to write technical and management reports

Willingness to work on public service desks when needed and deal with the public in a polite and tactful manner

Experience with Massachusetts regional library networks preferred

DUTIES:

Assist Library Director in planning and implementing short- and long-range technology goals

Oversee development, implementation, and maintenance of all computer systems in the library. These currently include:

III Integrated Library System, provided via the Minuteman Library Network
Network of approximately 100 PCs, terminals, and printers
Public access computers with Internet access
Public access computers with word processing and other software applications
Multiple in-house databases

Serve as principal liaison with Minuteman Library Network, serve on pertinent committees and attend all pertinent meetings thereof, including Membership meetings in place of Library Director when she/he cannot attend

Oversee the automated systems of the business office and payroll, including accounts and statistics, and other budget and record-keeping information

Work with City IT Department to link library computer functions, including
infrastructure, with the city networks where feasible and desirable

Train staff in the use of new or updated systems, advise on the purchase of new systems, and promote the use of computer applications to increase departmental effectiveness

Provide computer literacy training for public

Prepare manuals for staff and public computer use

Working with library business office and City IT and Purchasing departments, select and purchase computer hardware, software and computer supplies for the library

Troubleshoot problems with computer hardware and software, fixing problems in house when possible and sending equipment out for repair when necessary

Work with community groups to promote library computer services

Assist Library Director in preparing grants that involve library automation

Assume responsibility for library in the absence of the Director and Assistant Director

TO APPLY: Application must be made through the City of Somerville Personnel Dept., 93 Highland Avenue, Somerville, MA 02143. For more information, call 617-625-6600, ext. 3300.