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