Technical Services Librarian. Missouri Southern State University

Hi class,

You might be interested in the following position --

Rong

Technical Services Librarian.  Missouri Southern State University seeks an innovative and enthusiastic professional to provide leadership and direction for technical services; perform original and copy cataloging for a variety of formats; and ensure database integrity for institutional records. Visit the campus website for a complete job description http://www.mssu.edu/offices/human-resources/open-academic-faculty-positions.php.

Required: ALA-accredited MLS; two to five years of library experience; strong customer-service orientation; excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills; personal computer expertise; ability to work well independently and collaboratively. Preferred: Experience with Innovative Interfaces Inc.(III) software; experience with Summon or another discovery service interface; and academic library experience.

This is a 12-month (July–June) faculty status appointment reporting to the Library Director. Salary and faculty rank commensurate with qualifications and experience. Evaluation of credentials will begin May 7, 2012 and continue until the position is filled. MSSU is an E-verify participating and AA/EOE employer.

Applicants should submit a detailed letter of interest, curriculum vitae, unofficial transcripts, and contact information for three professional references. Please email documents to FacultyVitae@mssu.edu and include the position title in the subject line. Employment is contingent upon a successful background check; official transcripts are required 45 days after contract is issued.

Wendy McGrane

Library Director

George A. Spiva Library

Missouri Southern State University

3950 E. Newman Rd

Joplin, MO 64801

mcgrane-w@mssu.edu

417.625.9801 phone

417.625.9734 fax

Web Scale Presentations and Seminars from OCLC

Hi class,

Check out the following link for various presentations on web scale library management:

http://www.oclc.org/webscale/overview/websessions.htm

Best,
Rong

EOS most recent press release

Hi class, Since we are using EOS for class project, I thought you might be interested in reading the press release from EOS --- Best, Rong For immediate release Contact: Lynette Maldonado Marketing Coordinator 760-431-8400 x 182 lmaldonado@eosintl.com EOS International Announces Numerous New Clients in First Quarter 2012 (Carlsbad, CA - April 10, 2012) EOS International, a leader in cloud computing library automation software, is pleased to welcome its new clients in the first quarter. Below is a partial list of new EOS clients: Energizer Ottawa University Gas Technology Institute Pacific Institute for Research & Evaluation Grosvenor Capital St. Mark's Church Instituto Guatemalteco Americano Universita' della Tuscia Kohler Inc. VA Medical Center - Orlando "In this competitive library automation market, our record-setting positive growth is a testament to the exceptional value, robust product offerings, and unparalleled client support and services provided by EOS", states Salvatore Provenza, Vice President of Global Sales and Marketing. "We recognize that every library has unique requirements that evolve over the years, which is why our solutions are scalable and customizable by design. We offer solutions for academic, association, corporate, digital, government, legal, medical, solo, and special libraries. EOS.Web Solutions can be installed locally on a client's server or hosted at our highly secure owned and operated global data center." Reasons clients chose EOS: Well established US-based company for over 30 years 24/7/365 live help desk support, locally-based in the US and Europe for quick responses Sophisticated software engineering resources in the US for quick customizations and services Robust, leading-edge software solutions Over 1,000 clients in the special and academic market segments Direct relationship with clients Owned and operated data centers in the US and Europe Microsoft Certified Partner Extensive client services including: Advanced Virtual Classroom  Client Advocate Client Newsletter Client Receptions at all major library conferences  EOS Community Forum EOS.Web Virtual Training Guides Gold Client Program Virtual Product Focus Meetings Virtual and Live User Group Meetings About EOS International EOS International is a leading world-class library information and knowledge management software and services provider with an impressive client base of libraries across the globe.  A client-driven company that has earned the top customer satisfaction award and earned a nomination for the Computerworld Smithsonian award, EOS library automation software products (EOS.Web® Essentials, EOS.Web® Express, EOS.Web® Enterprise, EOS.Web® Academic, EOS.Web® Digital, EOS.Web® Legal, EOS.Web® Medical, and the cloud-computing EOS e-Library Service®) serve the stringent knowledge and content management needs of corporate, legal, medical, government, academic, digital, association and special libraries of all sizes. EOS International can be found online at http://www.eosintl.com

Abram on Change

Hi class,

You may be interested in reading this blog piece by SirsiDynix VP of Innovation, Stephan Abram, entitled "Change -- Arrghhhh!"

http://www.imakenews.com/sirsi/e_article000788260.cfm?x=b9m9hF6,b2rpPgSw

Best,
Rong

Task and Project Management Tools

Hi class,

You may find the following tools useful:

http://lifetick.com/

http://www.rememberthemilk.com/

http://www.toodledo.com/

http://get.wunderkit.com/

https://trello.com/

http://asana.com/about  
https://workflowy.com/


http://teuxdeux.com/ 

Rong

Google allows "do not track" browser button

Hi class,

Check out the following posting:

http://adage.com/article/news/google-track-button-browser/232891/

Best,

Rong

Big Data

Hi class,

You will be interested in reading this posting on big data, big trend by Lorcan Dempsey

http://orweblog.oclc.org/archives/002196.html

Best,
Rong

NowGen Information Professionals

Hi all,

You might be interested in reading David Ferriero's recent posting on qualifications for the nowgen information professionals:

http://blogs.archives.gov/aotus/?p=3935

Here is some of the items from his list of desired qualities: 

• tolerance for ambiguity
• technical savvy
• customer driven attitude
• the ability to deliver results, to communicate with impact, to influence others
• project management.

Best,
Rong

Overdrive's WIN catalog

Hi class,

You might be interested in Overdrive's announcement about their new WIN catalog:

http://overdriveblogs.com/library/2012/02/24/overdrives-win-catalog-is-live-in-pilot/

Best,
Rong

Apps for Academics

Hi class,

Do you know about this listing of great apps for IPad or IPhone?

http://libguides.mit.edu/content.php?pid=174869&sid=1481857

Best,
Rong

EOS OPAC Discovery

Hi class,

Since we are learning to use EOS in class, this piece of news will be of your interest:

http://www.librarytechnology.org/ltg-displaytext.pl?RC=16598

Best,
Rong

16 New Library Tech Stories

Hi class,

Check out the following posting on library tech stories:


http://oedb.org/blogs/ilibrarian/2012/16-new-library-tech-stories-you-may-have-missed-2/

Rong

Enhanced E-Books

Hi class,

You will be interested in reading this posting about enhanced e-books and think a little further how would ILS cataloging module handle this kind of items?

http://www.economist.com/blogs/prospero/2012/02/enhanced-e-books


Rong

Google+ Pages for Libraries

Hi class,

Check out this posting about G+ for libraries:

http://philbradley.typepad.com/phil_bradleys_weblog/2011/11/google-pages-for-libraries.html

Best,
Rong

Pinterest

Have you heard about Pinterest?

http://pinterest.com/

Rong

Creative Commons Search Engine

Hi class,

Check this out: http://search.creativecommons.org/

Best,
Rong

OCLC Provides Websites for Small Libraries

Hi class,

This is a news about OCLC providing websites for small libraries using webcat (also allows place holds) for $500 annual fee.

The full posting is here:

http://www.oclc.org/news/releases/2012/201211.htm

And the sign up site is here:

http://beta.worldcat.org/lib/


Try it out your self (there is a 90 day trial period).

Rong

XC User Interface

Hi class,

The Extensible Catalog (XC) Project, managed by the University of Rochester, has announced a user interface component to their toolkit that brings full-featured search and navigation capabilities to XC. Based on the Drupal content management system, it offers such features as faceted browsing, display of search words in context, relevancy ranking, and more.

Best,

Rong

Presentation on Mobility and handheld librarians

Hi class,

You may be interested in reviewing this keynote presentation on mobility and the emerging user ecosystems:

http://www.slideshare.net/stephenabram1/handheld-librarians-abram

Best,
Rong

The Truth about the Tablet

Hi class,

You may be interested in reading this posting on --

Educators are getting iPads and ereaders into students’ hands—but it’s not easy

http://tinyurl.com/higheredtablets

Best,
Rong

Job Announcement: Systems Librarian, Forest Park, GA

LAC Group seeks a professional Systems Librarian to implement and start-up an integrated library system (ILS) for our government client located in Forest Park, GA, outside of Atlanta.   This will be a full-time position for 6 months to a year of service working with library software and information to get the newly acquired Sirsi/Dynix Symphony ILS system up and running.   This position requires someone with a Secret Clearance (or higher), or one who can attain clearance with a thorough background check.  This position is subject to award.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Have management or technical experience in the areas of analysis, evaluation, planning, design, development, implementation and support of complex programs, primarily working with Integrated Library Systems (Sirsi/Dynix Symphony)).

• Experience in planning and overseeing large-scale software implementations or technical programs

• Has knowledge of library techniques, systems and procedures with some knowledge of sources of reference on bibliographical material. 

• Experience in the analysis, design, development, installation or support of routine computer software programs in broad multi-user areas such as: acquisition/development of systems and equipment, library systems; archival systems, knowledge and information management;

• Must have previous experience working with Sirsi/Dynix Symphony ILS, or similar, particularly in the areas of implementation

To Apply: In order to be considered please apply via this link: http://bit.ly/xqcF2f

To view all of our open opportunities please visit: http://careers.lac-group.com/

LAC Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and values diversity in the workforce.

Kluane LaBelle

HR Assistant

240.292.0494 - direct

301.231.5999 - main

301.231.5990 - fax

11820 Parklawn Drive, Suite 400

Rockville, MD 20852

www.lac-group.com

System Librarian Position, Douglas County Libraries, CO

Integrated Library System Administrator Position: Douglas County Libraries, CO

*Please excuse cross-posting.*

Wouldn't you jump at the chance to work for an organization that is known for its outstanding service and high standards of productivity, vision-directed with a focus on strategic planning, committed to going beyond traditional library services using new technologies?  Wouldn’t you love to focus your work on the exciting eBook revolution? Wouldn’t it be amazing to work in an outstanding, highly educated community with excellent schools, parks and nearby urban amenities? Well, let me tell you how:

The Douglas County Libraries, nationally ranked #1 in the nation for its size in Hennen's American Public Library Rating Index is seeking an innovative, self- starter and committed Integrated Library System Administrator with primary responsibility for administering, developing, and supporting the Library's Horizon integrated library system (ILS).  In addition to developing all the features of the ILS,  writing code/scripts to interface with APIs, and developing other code such as JavaScript, the ILS Administrator helps to ensure that the Library's Web services as they relate to the ILS are patron friendly and easily accessible.

As a member of the IT Department, the position reports to the Associate Director of IT and is part of the infrastructure team and works closely with the other IT teams, as well as other library colleagues, patrons, and community partners to provide access to information, experiences and materials that support and enrich people's lives.

Required qualifications include:

·         A bachelor's degree in Computer Science, MIS, or other related discipline

·         3+ years progressively responsible experience with library automation systems (ILS) or other major database systems (system administration, ability to create custom reports).

·         Knowledge of online tools used for collaborative development and project management.

·         Experience with library cataloging practices and library practices and procedures (collections and technical services, circulation, reference, in-depth understanding of MARC formats, AACR2, etc.).

·         Extensive experience with SQL or a similar database reporting and modification language, and with RDBMS (pref. Sybase, MS SQL, MYSQL) administration.

·         Proficiency in server management including Linux/Unix administration, shell scripting, web and Java server administration, Windows server management; and other programming or SQL/report languages experience.

Desired qualifications include:

·         Experience administering the SirsiDynix Horizon system.

·         Master’s degree in Library and Information Science from an ALA accredited institution

·         Experience working with HTML, XML, metadata, XSL, Java or JavaScript.

·         Knowledge of Open Source Technologies and Tools

Salary Range: $4,074.98 - $5,702.56 Monthly

Go to http://jobs.douglascountylibraries.org to apply and or to see full job description and qualifications.

Monique Sendze | Associate Director of Information Technology

100 South Wilcox Street | Castle Rock, CO 80104

Phone: (303) 688-7617 | Cell: (303) 335-0223

Email: msendze@dclibraries.org |Website: www.DouglasCountyLibraries.org

** USA's #1 Library (Hennen American Public Library Ratings, 2009, 2010)**

"The illiterate of the 21st century will not be those who cannot read and write, but those who cannot learn, unlearn and relearn."  Alvin Toffler

Library Automation News

Hi class,

Welcome to my LIS531R blog site. Thorough out the semester, I will be posting news and information related to library automation and ILS.

Speaking of which, LJ just published today on the top tech trends discussed at ALA Midwinter this morning:

http://lj.libraryjournal.com/2012/01/future-of-libraries/ala-midwinter-2012-from-consumer-electronics-through-post-ils-top-tech-trends-run-the-gamut/

Enjoy reading it!

Rong