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development] [job notices] [readings] New Margaret E. Monroe Award - Adult Services DORIL: the Directory of Online Resources for Information Literacy has a new URL. Please update your links if you have any or stop on by for the first time if you have never been here before. The new URL is: http://bulldogs.tlu.edu/mdibble/doril/. Information Online 2005, the 12th Conference and Exhibition, is to be held in Sydney Australia, February 1-3, 2005 . Information Online is the leading conference and exhibition for the online information industry in the Asia-Pacific region. Programme and registration details are available under the left hand navigation button "Delegates" at: http://online.alia.org.au/. June 13-16, 2005: Association of Christian Librarians 49th Annual Conference, Columbia International University; Columbia , SC. Our theme is "Nothing Could Be Finer” with keynote speakers Dr. Carol Tenopir, Professor of Information Sciences, University of Tennessee, and David Mash, Dean of Information Resources and Services, Columbia International University. Contact Susan Watkins, conference@acl.org. More information can be found at: http://www.acl.org/conference.cfm. For those colleagues interested on what is going on in other countries with regard to Information Literacy programs, we would like to inform you that we have just held the 4th Meeting on User Information Skills, sponsored by Universidad Autonoma de Ciudad Juarez in Chihuahua, Mexico. We had as keynote speakers Patricia S. Breivik, dean of San Jose University Library and Chairman of the National Forum on Information Literacy, as well as Sylvie Chevillote, from the French National LIS School. Sylvie very kindly wrote a report of the conference in English and published it in the University of Sheffield's information literacy weblog: http://ciquest.shef.ac.uk/infolit/archives/000478.html#more. Online Northwest, a one-day conference focusing on the use of technology in libraries, will be held at CH2M Hill Alumni Center on the Oregon State University campus, Corvallis , Oregon on January 21, 2005. Registration is now officially open- use the online registration form available at: http://www.ous.edu/onlinenw/. Continuing
Information on the December 9th Workshop at the University of Alberta (Augustana Library in Camrose) and the December 10th Symposium at the University of Alberta (Edmonton) is now available at: www.augustana.ca/library/workshop. ACRL News Continuing AASL News Continuing New The 2005 National Forum Committee seeks proposals for high quality concurrent sessions at the 7th annual LITA (Library and Information Technology Association) National Forum to be held at the San Jose Marriott, San Jose, California, September 29-October 2, 2005. Theme: The Ubiquitous Web: Personalization, Portability, and On-line Collaboration. Submit proposals to: Mary Taylor, mtaylor@ala.org, Executive Director, Library and Information Technology Association. For more information: http://www.ala.org/ala/lita/litaevents/litanationalforum2005sanjoseca/2005Forum.htm. Call for Internet resource/Web site Reviewers: Public Services Quarterly Call for papers: Public Services Quarterly The Emerging Technologies in Instruction Committee of the ACRL Instruction Section invites you to submit your online information literacy tutorial, virtual tour, or other online library instruction project for review and possible inclusion in PRIMO: Peer-Reviewed Instructional Materials Online. PRIMO is the new name for the Internet Education Project. This name emphasizes both the peer-reviewed nature of the project and the first-rate instruction models found in the project database. It also reflects how the project has evolved from teaching about the Internet, to teaching using the Internet as a medium. For further information contact committee co-chairs Jennifer Knievel (jennifer.knievel@colorado.edu) and Kathy Magarrell (kathy-magarrell@uiowa.edu). Call for proposals: 36th Annual Conference of the Corporation of Professional Librarians Call for posters: ALA Poster Session Applications for 2005 Annual Conference, Chicago,IL Call for Papers: New Reference Research: 11th Reference Research Forum, 2005. The Community and Junior College Library Section of ACRL (CJCLS) is looking for authors. Publications can range from a how-to manual to the results of a research project to a survey or a full-fledged book. Convert your thesis, dissertation, grant proposal, or survey conducted on the listserv into a publication which will be of use to your colleagues and their respective college community. There are no deadlines for the Research and Publications Committee to accept applications, but we would like to review a few in January at the ALA Midwinter conference in Boston. Questions? Contact Carolyn Norman: cnorman@cccco.edu, (916) 445-0837.
Deadline: 12/3/2004 ACRL/CJCLS seeks applicants and nominations for the next CJCLS/EBSCO Community College Learning Resources and Library Achievement Awards, recognizing significant achievement in the areas of programs and leadership. The Program Award recognizes significant achievement in development of a unique and innovative learning resources/library program. The Leadership Award recognizes achievement in advocacy of learning resources/library programs or services, or leadership in professional organizations that are associated with the mission of community, junior, or technical colleges. Individuals or groups from two-year institutions, as well as the two-year institutions themselves, are eligible to receive awards. For more information about the awards, including the guidelines and the application process, visit the Award web site at: http://www.ala.org/ala/acrl/acrlawards/ebscoawards.htm. The 2005 ACRL Excellence in Academic Libraries Award nominations and applications are due December 3rd! This award annually celebrates academic libraries that are outstanding in furthering the educational mission of their institutions. For each type-of-library award (college, community college, and university), an award of $3000 will be presented by Blackwell's Book Services. We need your help to identify libraries that are deserving of this prestigious award. The ACRL Excellence in Academic Libraries Award committee is currently accepting applications and nominations for all three awards . Please visit the ACRL Awards web site http://www.acrl.org/ala/acrl/acrlawards/excellenceacademic.htm for more information. LOEX call for proposals! Discover, Connect, Engage: Creative Integration of Information Literacy: The 33rd Annual LOEX Conference will be held in Louisville, Kentucky, May 12-14, 2005. Discovering new knowledge or re-discovering old, connecting thinkers and ideas, engaging students in meaningful learning: these define Information Literacy at its best. Please consider submitting a proposal for a 60-minute session that will demonstrate how innovative librarians and their institutions are working to integrate Information Literacy and academic programs in order to help each member of their community discover, connect, and engage with the world of ideas. Presenters will be notified in mid-January, 2005. For the proposal submission form and a more detailed articulation of the theme with questions to be addressed, please see http://library.louisville.edu/loex2005. Questions? Contact Theresa Valko, LOEX Director, at tvalko@emich.edu or 734.487.0020 x2152.
Would you like to attend ALA in Chicago in June 2005? 3M/NMRT (New Members Roundtable) Professional Development Grant Committee invites applications. To apply for the grant and for more information, go to the NMRT web site, or contact: Jeannette Ho, jaho@tamu.edu, (979)845-5438. repeats: Normal, IL - Heartland Community College – Information Services Librarian - Will provide library service and prepare materials to support the curricular needs of the College and the informational and research needs of students, staff, and the community at-large. Will also coordinate and conduct bibliographic instruction and library orientation in use of library systems, research techniques, and information resources. For consideration, please submit letter of application and resume to: Heartland Community College, Director of Human Resources, 1500 W. Raab Road, Normal , IL 6170. Deadline: 11/30/04 Rohnert Park, CA - Sonoma State University Library - Jean and Charles Schulz Information Center, Tenure-track Librarian Position, Instruction – Please submit two copies of your letter of application; a complete and current vita; and the names, titles, and telephone numbers of three references to: Faculty Search, Office of the Provost, Sonoma State University, 1801 E. Cotati Avenue, Rohnert Park, CA 94928 - Requisition #102337 - Questions concerning this position may be directed to: Raye Lynn Thomas, Chair, Search Committee, University Library, E-mail: raye.lynn.thomas@sonoma.edu, Phone: 707.664.2951 - Deadline: 12/10/2004 new: Huntsville , TX – Sam Houston State University – Reference Librarian – Send letter of interest with current resume and names, addresses, telephone numbers, and e-mail addresses of three professional references to: Ann Holder, Newton Gresham Library, Sam Houston State University , Huntsville , TX 77341-2281 . The Library's home page is http://www.shsu.edu/~lib_www/. Open until filled. Potsdam, NY - SUNY Potsdam Libraries – Senior Assistant Librarian - http://www.potsdam.edu/library.html - Submit letter of application, current resume, and names/addresses/phone numbers of three professional references to: Marianne Hebert, Search Committee Chair, F.W. Crumb Library, SUNY Potsdam, Potsdam, NY 13676 or fax to (315) 267-2744. Deadline: 12/1/2004 Arlington, TX - Everest College - Generalist Librarian - Send cover letter, resume, and list of 3 professional references to: Everest College – Midcities, 2801 E. Division, Ste. 250, Arlington, TX 76011, 817-649-6033 (fax), rroessle@cci.edu Lubbock, TX - Tech University Libraries - Social Sciences Librarian - Interested candidates should forward a letter of application indicating qualifications and interest in the position, current resume, and names and contact information of three references to the Human Resources Office, Texas Tech University Libraries, Box 40002, Lubbock, TX 79409-0002. Electronic submissions are welcome and should be sent to carol.roberts@ttu.edu. Please address all correspondence to the Search Committee Chair, and specify the title of the position. Deadline: 11/22/2004 or until filled. Richmond , VA - VCU Libraries - Research Librarian, User Services Department - Submit printed resume and the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three references to: Sharon Smith, Assistant to the University Librarian, VCU Libraries, Virginia Commonwealth University, 901 Park Avenue, P.O. Box 842033, Richmond, Virginia 23284-2033 . http://www.library.vcu.edu/admin/jobs/fac_TMLresearch.html. Deadline: 11/20/2004 or until filled. Davis , CA - University of California , General Library - Instruction/Reference Librarian - Cover letters should include a statement indicating how applicant's credentials and experience meet the posted requirements for this position. Applicants should send cover letter, resume, and the names, addresses, telephone numbers and e-mail addresses of three references (including current supervisor) to: Debbie Ojakangas, Library Administration, University of California, 100 North West Quad, Davis, CA 95616-5292. Phone:(530)752-3444. Fax:(530)752-6899. E-mail:daojakangas@ucdavis.edu. Deadline: 12/1/2004 or until filled. Grand Rapids, MI - Grand Rapids Community College - Systems, Library Web Page, User Support, Reference and Instruction Librarian. See www.grcc.edu for more information. Submit a cover letter (including the position number IFLA-11), resume, copy of unofficial transcripts, and three professional reference letters to Human Resources, Grand Rapids Community College, 143 Bostwick NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503-3295. Deadline: 11/22/2004 or until filled. Des Plaines , IL - Oakton Community College - Reference/Instruction - Please visit www.oakton.edu for more information about the College, the position, the search, and an application. Tallahassee , FL - Florida State U - Public Services Program Librarian - Send letter of application, resume, and the names, e-mail addresses, regular mail addresses, and telephone numbers of three professional references to: Connie Stoutamire, University Libraries, Florida State University , Tallahassee , Fl 32306-2047. Phone:(850)644-6323. Fax:(850)644-5016. E-Mail: cstout@mailer.fsu.edu. Open until filled. Charleston, SC - College of Charleston - Reference Librarian, Science Specialist - Apply with resume and the names, addresses and telephone numbers of three references by January 30, 2005 to David Cohen, Dean of Libraries, College of Charleston Library, Charleston, Charleston, SC 29424. For additional information, please consult our web site at http://www.cofc.edu/~library/vacancies.html. Emporia , KS - Emporia State University , University Libraries and Archives – Business Reference and Government Coordinator - Send a letter of application, vita, and three references' names and addresses to: Anita VanSchaick, Senior Administrative Specialist, Office of the Dean of University Libraries and Archives, Emporia State University , 1200 Commercial, Campus Box 4051, Emporia , KS 66801-5092. 620-341-5208. Deadline: 1/14/2005 Putney, VT – Landmark College – Manager of Technology Learning Services – Send cover letter and resume to: Director of Human Resources, Landmark College, Box 820, Putney, Vermont 05346. Applications and inquiries may also be sent by email to: tbrown@landmark.edu. Chicago, IL - Pritzker Legal Research Center, Northwestern University School of Law - Research and Instructional Services Librarian - Full position description available at: http://www.law.northwestern.edu/lawlibrary/positions/ReferenceLibrarian.htm. Send application letter, resume, and names of three references with addresses and telephone numbers (electronic applications are encouraged) to: Kathryn Hensiak Amato, Chair, Search Committee, Pritzker Legal Research Center , Northwestern University School of Law 357 E. Chicago Avenue , Chicago , IL 60611 . E-mail: khensiak@law.northwestern.edu. Deadline 12/6/2004 Brockport, NY - SUNY College at Brockport, Drake Memorial Library – Coordinator of Library Instruction – Submit a letter of application, vita/resume and names and contact information of 3 references to: Affirmative Action Office, SUNY College at Brockport, 406 Allen Administration Building, 350 New Campus Drive, Brockport, NY 14420-2929. Electronic submissions may be sent to: affirm@brockport.edu. Attachments must be in Microsoft Word, rich text format, or pdf. Deadline: 12/7/2004 Virginia Beach , VA - Bryant & Stratton College - Information Literacy Instructor/Librarian - Finalists must complete a teaching demonstration. Qualified candidates should submit a resume to: BRYANT & STRATTON COLLEGE , 310 Centre Pointe Drive , Virginia Beach , VA 23462 or email to: vdrogers@bryantstratton.edu. New Brunswick , NJ - Rutgers University Libraries, New Brunswick/Piscataway Campus - Information Literacy/Instructional Technology Librarian. For more information, please check the RUL web site: http://www.libraries.rutgers.edu. Submit resume, cover letter, and names of three references to: Sandra Troy, (APP.162), University Libraries, Human Resources Manager, Rutgers University Libraries, 169 College Avenue , New Brunswick , NJ 08901-1163 . Email: rulhr@rci.rutgers.edu. FAX: 7329327637. Deadline: 12/31/2004 Carbondale, IL - Southern Illinois University - Instructional Development Librarian - Send resume and letter of application stating qualifications and background for this position and listing the names, addresses, telephone numbers, and e-mail addresses (if available) of three professional references. References may be contacted by Morris Library and asked to comment on your experience and qualifications for this position. Address all materials to: Sherry Elders, Personnel Coordinator, Library Affairs, Mail Code 6632, Southern Illinois University Carbondale, Carbondale, IL 62901; (618-453-2681); e-mail: apply@lib.siu.edu. Deadline: 12/24/2004 Toledo , OH - University of Toledo – Business Librarian - For the complete position description and advertisement (including application details) see http://library.utoledo.edu/inf/employment.html. Deadline: 1/21/2005 Virginia Beach, VA – Regent University – Dean of the Library - Applicants must submit a University Application for Employment (http://www.regent.edu/admin/hr/faculty_application.cfm); a cover letter and résumé including publications and presentations; three current professional references; and a 4-6 page paper on their Philosophy of Christian Leadership, double-spaced, 12 pt. font, APA Style to: Dr. Barry Ryan, Vice President for Academic Affairs, ADM 154, Regent University, 1000 Regent University Drive, Virginia Beach, VA 23464. Deadline: 12/1/2004 South Bend, IN - Indiana University - Franklin D. Schurz Library, Assistant Librarian - Decorah, IA - Luther College - Reference/Instruction Librarian - A more complete position
Asner, H. & Polani, T. (2004). Building a required, virtual, voice-supported library skills course: an Israeli experience. Reference Services Review, 32(3): 256-263. Available through Emerald Fulltext. Bordonaro, K. & Richardson, G. (2004).
S Hegarty, N., Quinlan, N., & Lynch, T. (2004). A portrait of Olas as a young information literacy tutorial. Library Review, 53(9). 442-450. Available through Emerald Fulltext. Licea de Arenas, J., Vicente Rodríguez, J., Antonio Gómez, A. & Arenasm, M. (2004). Library Review, 53(9). 451-460. Available through Emerald Fulltext. Williams, T. (2004). Teachers’ Link to Electronic Resources in the Library Media Center: A Local Study of Awareness, Knowledge, and Influence. School Library Media Research, 7. Available online.
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