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The American Association of Law Libraries (Legal History and Rare Books Section), in cooperation with Gale Cengage Learning, announces the second annual Morris L. Cohen Student Essay Competition Currently enrolled students attending accredited graduate programs in library science, law, history, or related subjects are eligible to enter the competition. Students may be enrolled either full- or part-time. The winner will receive $500 and up to $1000 to fund a trip to the 2010 AALL Annual Meeting in Denver. Papers must be submitted by April 15; the winner will be announced by May 15. More complete information is available at the Legal History and Rare Books webite

From the editors themselves: Here is the latest edition of SLISten Up! Enjoy! Please keep in mind that this is your publication, so we invite you to participate. We encourage you to contribute any comments, critiques, ideas for articles, article submissions, good news, and/or volunteer opportunities. The newsletter usually includes articles about conferences, new job and internship experiences, presentations, and service opportunities. However, please do not feel limited by these parameters. Keep in mind that contributing articles and other news to this publication is an excellent opportunity to build up your professional résumé. Please don’t hesitate to contact us! Jessica Kohout (jessica.kohout[at]gmail.com) and Natalie Couch (couchn[at]mailbox.sc.edu) fall_winter_2009.pdf

Another year, another calendar to choose for your wall. Would you like some puppies in a basket? Perhaps a gallery of assorted fruits with faces drawn on them? Well, forget about them! The mildly attractive gentlemen attending USC have assembled for your viewing pleasure throughout 2010, arranging themselves in iconic poses from the history of film. And, lest you think the calendar is all sticks and veggies, witness some of the beef we've got... Wow, all that and more? ( It's ok if you're not even reading at this point; just click "Add to Cart" and we'll be even ) Does the calendar include important ALA and SCLA dates so you can plan the year's conferences around a bevy of ALA-certified grade-A guybrarians? Look no further! There's even a convenient button below to make the process as painless as taking a masters student "between the stacks." All proceeds from sales will be used to fund SLIS students' attendance at major conferences, ass...

From ALA's update (click here for the original announcement and relevant forms) ... The Freedom to Read Foundation is pleased to announce that it is offering free one-year memberships to students graduating from ALA-accredited MLS and MLIS programs and from school library media programs recognized by the American Association of School Librarians that are part of an educational unit accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE). Students whose graduation date is August 1, 2009 or later can download the membership form (pdf/Word) and mail, fax, or email it to the Freedom to Read Foundation. (Note: By completing and signing this form, you will be giving FTRF permission to confirm your graduation status with your educational institution.) As benefits of their membership, the graduates will receive the Freedom to Read Foundation’s quarterly newsletter, and be eligible to vote in the annual trustee election and attend FTRF member receptions. The mem...

The Adobe Breeze presentation can be viewed HERE . Robert Newlen came to Davis College on October 15 to offer advice for SLIS students as they breach the job market and present themselves to hiring managers.

The Council on Library and Information Resources is sponsoring a scholarship for library students that are interested in international librarianship. The Rovelstad Scholarship provides for registration, airfare, transportation, lodging AND food. All you have to do is create an account and fill out an online application through the CLIR website.... well, what are you waiting for? This is an amazing opportunity and I encourage everyone to apply! Want learn more? Go HERE . Want to apply? Go HERE .

September's edition of SLISten Up is available here! As the editors put it: As your new editors, we are excited about working on SLISten Up! and are open to your suggestions with this publication. This is your publication, so we invite you to participate. We encourage you to contribute any comments, critiques, ideas for articles, article submissions, good news, and/or volunteer opportunities. The newsletter usually includes articles about conferences, new job and internship experiences, presentations, and service opportunities. However, please do not feel limited by these parameters. Keep in mind that contributing articles and other news to this publication is an excellent opportunity to build up your professional resume. Please don't hesitate to contact us! Jessica Kohout (jessica.kohout[at]gmail.com) Natalie Couch (couchn[at]mailbox.sc.edu)

The Defense Technical Information Center (DTIC), in support of the Department of Defense (DoD) Scientific and Technical Information Program solicits graduate student papers for consideration on the agenda of its annual conference. The purpose of the competition is to promote the generation of new ideas and research in areas of library and information science that are of strategic importance to DTIC and its customers. In addition, the competition will provide a forum for increased understanding and collaboration between DTIC and graduate programs in library science and information science. Selected student authors will be invited to present their papers at the DTIC 2010 Conference, March 22-24, 2010, in Alexandria, VA. For information about possible topics and how to participate, see http://www.dtic.mil/dtic/annualconf/Paper2010.html . (thanks, Don Wood!)

From ALA's Student Members blog : AL Focus has published several new videos, including a series of 12 new videos on ALA Connect, produced by members of the Emerging Leaders program. The videos are: Dog Loving Librarians Who Knit and Watch Lost: Creating Communities in ALA Connect Using ALA Connect with Your Existing Social Media Tools Profiles and Networks: Finding People on ALA Connect Manage Your ALA Commitments Online Docs: Collaborative Document Editing on ALA Connect What's New with Other Groups What's New with My Groups: Finding and Featuring Group Information on ALA Connect Finding New Groups that Might Interest You Keeping Up with Connect: What's Going On ALA Connect for LIS Students ALA Connect for Non ALA Members ALA Connect Promotional Video

From ALA's Student Chapters page : Each Student Chapter has its own character and purpose. ALA Student Chapters enhance students' ALA membership by providing leadership and programming opportunities on the campuses. Find your next scholarship, job, mentor, or conference through an ALA Student Chapter!

Online Northwest is a one-day conference focusing on topics that intersect libraries, technology and culture. The conference is sponsored by the Oregon University System Library Council. The 2010 conference will be held at CH2M Hill Alumni Center, Corvallis, Oregon (on the Oregon State University campus) on Friday, February 5, 2010. SUBMIT PROPOSALS HERE Proposal Submission Deadline: Friday, October 2nd, 2009 The coordinating committee seeks presentations that discuss how technology is being applied within library settings and how technology is affecting library patrons and services. We strongly encourage academic, public, school, and special librarians to submit proposals. All topics relating to technology and libraries are welcome, including: * Technology in tough economic times * Tagging used in libraries (OPAC, librarything, flickr, etc.) * Change/innovation & organizational culture (as it relates to technology) * User interface design and evaluation * Resource ...

From the ALA Student Member blog : ALA has launched MentorConnect in ALA Connect so you can find or become a mentor. Participation requires membership in ALA and a willingness to listen and learn.

Ann Stewart Plein and Thomas Maluck, both students of SLIS, have won the first and second places in the Thomas Cooper Library's Student Book Collecting Contest. Ann's first-place entry is a collection of book covers done by Margaret Armstrong. Thomas's entry is a collection of graphic novels done by Osamu Tezuka. Below are some photos from their displays, currently inside the entrance of Thomas Cooper Library until the end of June. Congratulations to them!

Art Research & Instruction Librarian The University of Colorado at Boulder Libraries invites applications from innovative and enthusiastic service-oriented professionals for the position Art Research & Instruction Librarian. The Art Research & Instruction Librarian is a tenure-stream faculty position reporting to the Faculty Director of Research and Instruction. Duties include general and specialized reference in the social sciences and humanities, including responsibilities associated with an information commons; virtual reference; instruction services and classroom teaching as part of an active library instruction program; and selecting library materials in the areas of art, art history, architecture, and environmental design. This position serves as the primary liaison to the Art and Art History Department and the College of Architecture and Planning and assumes primary responsibility for the development and delivery of research and instructional services for students ...

Instructional Services Librarian, Library Services - A09006A1 Full-time entry level administrative position to begin July 1, 2009. Position will require substantial classroom instruction along with providing leadership and coordination for a team of librarians participating in information literacy instruction. Responsibilities include planning and evaluating library instruction for a variety of classes, both undergraduate and graduate; using presentation software to design and develop effective methods of library instruction including online tutorials; providing outreach related information to faculty, staff and student groups; assisting with staff training in the use of electronic resources. ALA accredited MLS (or equivalent) required; prior experience in teaching, instructional media/design, computer-based resources and/or library instruction is highly desired; skills in using technology in an educational or library setting, knowledge of microcomputers, word processing, database, s...

University of South Carolina Aiken seeks a full-time Reference Librarian. The position is a 12 month tenure track Assistant Professorship Responsibilities include delivery of print and electronic reference services; communication about new resources to faculty, staff, and students; participation in instruction and collection development; development of innovative services and user aids; planning and updating of Library web pages. Minimum qualifications: ALA accredited MLS; expertise in the use of traditional and Web-based resources; strong commitment to public service and teamwork; excellent organizational and communication skills; familiarity with information technology and its applications in an academic setting. Preferred: recent academic library experience in reference/electronic services. Salary: $41,000 - 43,000 depending upon experience. Review of files will begin April 30, 2009, and continue until position is filled. Only complete files will be reviewed. Apply online at:...

Full Time Position Now Available Information International Associates, Inc. (IIa), a small, woman-owned business headquartered in Oak Ridge, TN, is seeking applicants for the Technical Services Librarian Full Time position at the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) Phillips Research Site (PRS) Technical Library located at Kirtland AFB, in Albuquerque New Mexico. Hours of operation are 7:30-4:30, Monday –Friday. Duties and Responsibilities: · Oversees and executes technical services operations ensuring that materials are acquired and cataloged promptly, payments processed, and materials rapidly processed for collection integration. · Responsible for copy and original cataloging, classification and processing of all library materials in a variety of formats using an online cataloging program. · Corrects and resolves problems with bibliographic records and holdings entries in the integrated library system. · Participates in the upgrading a...

Eskind Biomedical Library (EBL) at Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) offers a 1-year Library Intern appointment with the possibility for extension to a second year Fellowship given appropriate demonstration of skills/knowledge and successful completion of initial training. Candidates who progress to a second year may be eligible for a regular librarian position upon successful completion of the Fellowship year. The internship is designed to provide training in a dynamic health care environment. The library operates as an Integrated Advanced Information Management System (IAIMS) library that is integrated with the Department of Biomedical Informatics and other departments as part of the Informatics Center. In this unique setting, interns have opportunities for advanced training in health science librarianship and biomedical informatics. Goals and Projects In addition to working with essential library products and services, interns experience a variety of exciting responsibi...

The Position The Chabot-Las Positas Community College District is seeking a Librarian for Chabot College in Hayward, CA. The position reports to the Division Dean. Salary The initial salary placement range is $56,202 - $80,348/yr, depending on education and experience. Assignment The position is full-time, sabbatical leave replacement, Fall 2009 Semester. Employment will begin on August 13, 2009. Work schedule will include one night per week. Minimum Qualifications Education and Experience: *Master's Degree in Library Science, Library and Information Science, OR **the equivalent. *Degrees in Progress: To be conferred on or before July 1, 2009 will be considered, provided that the applicant also submits (1) an up-to-date transcript, (2) a photocopy of the degree requirement from the school catalog, and (3) proof of current course(s) and enrollment. Demonstrate sensitivity to and an understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds of community c...

Library - Reference Librarian/Assistant Professor (tenure-track). Sam Houston State University is looking for an innovative, enthusiastic individual interested in providing general and specialized reference services for library users, applying new technologies to reference services, participating in user-centered, subject specific instruction through general orientation sessions, course integrated instruction and web-based tutorials. Our campus of 16,000 students is located 50 minutes north of Houston in Huntsville, Texas. Duties include providing reference assistance, one evening per week and rotating weekend hours; participates in collection development. Knowledge of web page and presentation software is required. An ALA accredited Master's Degree is required; desired: subject background in business or science. Salary dependent on qualifications; minimum salary is $40,000 for this entry level position. Materials will be reviewed and accepted until the position is filled; p...

INFORMATION SERVICES LIBRARIAN -- Professional position available immediately. Responsibilities: provide specialized reference service to the campus and local community through in-person, telephone, online, and virtual chat means; provide individualized research consultation; participate in collection development for print and electronic materials; work collaboratively with colleagues and faculty to develop, promote, and provide library instruction and information literacy. A full job description is at http://www.bsu.edu/library/ media/pdf/infoserviceslibdesc. pdf Minimum qualifications: MLS/MLIS/MIS degree from an ALA accredited program at time of appointment; working knowledge of basic Microsoft Office applications; experience with electronic information services and library systems and their applications for reference and instruction; experience with and strong commitment to reference service and library instruction; effective oral and written communication skills; ability to work s...

GALEN COLLEGE OF NURSING seeks qualified, reliable, and tech-savvy Library Assistant for its Cincinnati, OH campus. This position requires 20 hrs per week, Monday -Friday. Some flexibility in hours will occasionally be required. This is an excellent opportunity for a LIS student, who will be called upon to perform a wide range of library duties with minimal supervision. Duties will include but are not limited to: Assisting students in selection and check-out of circulation books, as well as selection of hard-copy periodicals and on-site reference materials; Assisting students in using Galen’s research databases and website; Fielding general reference questions and conducting reference interviews; Assisting students of varying technical skill in the use and operation of Windows computer workstations, MS Office, and internet navigation; Monitoring computer workstations, networked printer, and other library equipment; Providing...

GALEN COLLEGE OF NURSING seeks qualified, reliable, and tech-savvy Library Assistant for its San Antonio, TX campus. This position requires 20 hrs per week, Monday -Friday. Some flexibility in hours will occasionally be required. This is an excellent opportunity for a LIS student, who will be called upon to perform a wide range of library duties with minimal supervision. Duties will include but are not limited to: Assisting students in selection and check-out of circulation books, as well as selection of hard-copy periodicals and on-site reference materials; Assisting students in using Galen’s research databases and website; Fielding general reference questions and conducting reference interviews; Assisting students of varying technical skill in the use and operation of Windows computer workstations, MS Office, and internet navigation; Monitoring computer workstations, networked printer, and other library equipment; Providin...

Position Announcement - Digital Repository Assistant, Columbia University Libraries/Information Services The Center for Digital Research and Scholarship (CDRS) in the Columbia University Libraries/Information Services (CUL/IS) seeks applications for a Digital Repository Assistant. This is a full-time position and reports to the Digital Repository Coordinator. This position will support the work of the Digital Repository Coordinator in the following areas: managing the acquisitions process for digital objects created by Columbia University faculty, staff, and students; converting objects to digital preservation formats and performing quality control; creating metadata records; and, providing training and support for repository users. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's degree and or its equivalent and 0-2 years of related experience required. Ability to do careful, detailed-oriented work for extended periods of time. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Excellent organiza...

YALSA Needs YOU! At ALA Annual ( http://yalsa.ala.org/blog/ 2009/03/09/yalsa-needs-you-at- ala-annual/ ) Heading to Chi-town this summer? Whether you’re a brand new or seasoned YALSA member, we need your help manning our action-packed booth in the exhibit hall! This is a great opportunity to network with colleagues, learn more about your organization, and engage wandering attendees about the wonders and glories of ALA’s fastest growing division. Almost all of the time slots below are still available, so email the Division and Membership Committe at yalsa_promo@ala.org now to reserve your preferred time. *Sat. July 11, 5:30pm - 7:30pm *Sun. July 12, 9:00am - 5:00pm *Mon. July 13, 9:00am - 5:00pm *Tues. July 14, 9:00am - 2:00pm We strongly encourage student members of YALSA to volunteer! You don't have to be a long-time member to volunteer, you will learn a lot about the organization and the annual conference in general and have many opportunities to network with experience...

Call For Submissions Are you an LIS student interested in activism and the struggle for social justice? Do you stay awake at night thinking about how your politics might inform your professional practice? The MIRIAM BRAVERMAN MEMORIAL PRIZE, a presentation of the Progressive Librarians Guild (PLG), is awarded awarded each year for the best paper about some aspect of the social responsibilities of librarians, libraries, or librarianship. Papers related to archivists, archives, and archival work are also eligible. The winning paper will be published in the Summer 2009 issue of Progressive Librarian. The winner of the contest will also receive a $300 stipend to help offset the cost of travel to and from the 2009 American Library Association annual conference in Chicago, IL. The award will be presented at the annual PLG dinner. Think you might be interested? Here’s the fine print. Contestants must be library and/or information science students attending a graduate-level program in the Unit...

The Future is Closer than you Think! Holograms, 3-D Scanning and Replication, and Virtual Communities: Second Life. The School of Library and Information Science will host a presentation on emerging information technologies that will lead the way in the 21st century and beyond. March 23, 2009, Davis College, Room 111, 5:30 P.M. ALL are Welcome! Free Pizza and Drinks!

The Department of the Army (DA) is offering a one-year salaried intern position for a high potential recent graduate of an ALA-accredited Master's Program in Library and Information Studies. The DA Library Intern Program includes structured work experience and formal training and leads to permanent placement in the Army Library system. Highly motivated professionals who have a commitment to public service are invited to apply. The Program will start in Spring 2009. Requires U.S. Citizenship and the ability to obtain a Secret Clearance. The DA Library Intern Program provides an opportunity to receive training and work experience in a dynamic network of academic libraries. The focus areas of the program may include: • Electronic and virtual library services • Reference and public services • Technical services--acquisitions, cataloging, automation, etc. • Management and administrative services Army Library Intern Program US Army Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC) Fort Monroe, VA h...

2009/10 Kress Fellowship in Art Librarianship at Yale University Arts Library Yale University Library Duration: 8 months from date of hire. All offers are contingent on successful completion of a background check. The University and The Library One of the world's leading research libraries, Yale University Library is a full partner in teaching, research, and learning at Yale and is visited by scholars from around the world. A distinctive strength is its rich spectrum of resources, including approximately thirteen million volumes and information in all media, ranging from ancient papyri to early printed books to electronic databases. The Library is engaging in numerous projects to expand access to its physical and digital collections. Housed in twenty-two buildings including the Sterling Memorial Library, the Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library, and the new Bass Library, it employs a dynamic and diverse staff of nearly six-hundred who offer innovative and flexible services ...

As part of I-COMM Week, March 30 - April 3, Dr. Tywanna Whorley, Processing Archivist of the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Archive at Howard Gotlieb Archival Research Center at Boston University will be giving a presentation about her work with the Dr. King papers. Presentation title: The Measure of a Man: Redefining Martin Luther King, Jr. through His Papers Date: Thursday, April 2Time: 6:00-7:00 p.m. Location: Coliseum Room 3020A Professor Whorley has taught archival access and advocacy, and management of records and information resources in the Graduate School of Library and Information Science at Simmons College in Boston, MA. Her research interests focus on governmental and state archives and the relationships between access, privacy and collective memory. Her most recent essay, entitled "The Tuskegee Syphilis Study: Access & Control Over Controversial Records," was published in the edited volume Political Pressure & the Archival Record. Academic Background: B.A., ...

Description : The Independent Community Bankers of America Library seeks an intern. This unpaid internship in ICBA’s Washington D.C. office provides a unique opportunity for an MLS student to gain experience in a variety of facets of special librarianship including cataloging, collection & product development, and some basic reference. The Library serves ICBA association and subsidiary staff and nearly 5,000 members in the area of banking and financial services, including regulation and legislation as well as bank operations. We will soon be uploading records from a cataloging outsourcer to the InMagic Library catalog. We are looking for a tech-savvy, creative, hardworking individual to assist in this solo librarian workplace. The intern will have the opportunity to contribute to several projects, including: Cataloguing Association publications, testimony and comment letters. Assisting with uploading of cataloged items to InMagic database Developing information packets for member...

The announcement for the 2009 Summer Internship Program at the SupremeCourt of the United States has been posted to USA Jobs (http:// www.usajobs.gov ). You can link to the posting directly here: http://jobsearch.usajobs.gov/getjob.asp?JobID=79522461 , or do a"Search Jobs" for Supreme Court of the United States. Please encourageany potential candidates to apply for the Library internships. Notethat the closing date is March 9, 2009 and applications are acceptedvia FAX. Questions can be addressed to the Personnel Office listed on theapplication announcement (202-479-3404).

The Citadel's library will experience a renovation this spring/summer. In preparation we will need to shift pretty much the entire collection. I'm just starting to look at options for getting 10-20 people who don't mind handling books to help for a short time (2-5 days). We’ll be starting to shift the 1st floor collection very soon (maybe this week). We are scheduled to have empty ranges/shelving units taken down on April 20, so I’m looking at the first 2 weeks in April to shift the 2nd floor. Possibly the end of March, and if students would rather come individually, as convenient for them, afternoons and evenings are best. Weekends (especially Sunday afternoons/evenings) are possible with a little more planning. If you are interested in helping out, please email Kirstin Steele steelek1@citadel.edu > very soon and let her know your interest. She is looking for volunteers with any level of familiarity with Library of Congress classification system. This is a great ...

CHICAGO - The Freedom to Read Foundation (FTRF) has opened applications for the 2009 Gordon M. Conable Conference Scholarship, which will enable a library school student or new professional to attend ALA’s 2009 Annual Conference. The scholarship’s goal is to advance two principles that Conable held dear: intellectual freedom and mentorship. The 2009 ALA Annual Conference will be held July 9–15 in Chicago. It provides for conference registration, transportation, housing for six nights and six days per diem. In return, the recipient will be expected to attend various FTRF and other intellectual freedom meetings and programs at conference, consult with a mentor/board member and present a report about his or her experiences. The 2009 Conable Scholarship recipient also will attend the Freedom to Read Foundation’s 40th Anniversary Gala, scheduled for Sunday, July 12 at the new Modern Wing of the Art Institute of Chicago. The deadline for submitting an application for the 2009 Conable Scholar...

CNN DC News Library Internship Applications are due by March 29, 2009. To apply go to www.turnerjobs.com and apply for Job # 110878BR AND Email carrie.port@turner.com . Summer 2009 Intern – Tape Library (DC)Turner Broadcasting/CNN News Library 820 First Street, NEWashington, D.C. 20002 Please Note: Internships are UNPAID and structured to last approximately 12 weeks for a minimum of 21 hours/week (3 full days). Resume and cover letter are required for application. Please include days/hours of availability in your cover letter. Students should have a strong academic record. Note to International Students: All international students will be required to provide documentation of proper visa paperwork prior to arrival if accepted to the program. Only student visas J1 or F1 visas will be accepted. Internship Description: The Library provides video and information research to support CNN's Washington DC Bureau. It functions as both a video archive and a research library. The library int...

The GSA is offering a few paid summer internships. Below are some of the basic duties. You can also learn more or apply by this February 27, 2009 through USAjobs.gov . Works under the supervision and guidance of a high-level program official who provides continuing guidance and instruction and reviews completed work to insure adequacy and accuracy of conclusions. Performs special assignments designed to familiarize the intern with the scope and mechanics of an important and complex GSA program and with its relationship to other governmental and private organizations. These assignments are also designed to permit the intern to make a positive contribution to the management and administration of the program area. Individual assignments may vary, but most are "problem solving" oriented and require well developed abilities in fact-finding, research, analysis, and written and verbal communication. Assignments typically involve research into problem areas of the work program and p...

Applications are due by March 31, 2009, for those interested in being a Library of Congress Junior Fellow this summer. The Library of Congress Junior Fellows Summer Intern program offers undergraduate and graduate students insights into the environment and culture of the world's largest and most comprehensive repository of human knowledge. Working with the staff, curators, and the incomparable collections of the Library of Congress, interns will be exposed to a broad spectrum of library work: preservation, reference, access standards, information management, the U. S. copyright system and gift collections. No previous experience is necessary, but internships are competitive and special relevant skills are desirable. Selection will be based on academic achievement, letters of recommendation, and in most cases an interview with a selection official.

The Roger K. Summit Scholarship, awarded annually by Dialog, was established to honor Dr. Roger K. Summit, the founder of Dialog, for his outstanding contributions to the field of information science. The scholarship recipient, who must have demonstrated outstanding interest or performance in electronic information services, is selected based upon the following criteria: Academic achievement Demonstrated interest in electronic information services, based on course work, research and experience Proficiency on Dialog online services Faculty recommendations To learn more or to get application material, go to http://gep.dialog.com/scholarship/application.shtml

The South Carolina Book Festival is sponsoring an 8K Run and 4K Walk to be held Saturday February 21 in Columbia. Both the run & walk start at the South Carolina State Library at 1500 Senate Street and head eastward to Laurens Street, then right onto Greene Street, right onto Barnwell Street, left onto Pendleton, and right onto Greene Street through the University of South Carolina and the Thomas Cooper Library, and right onto Lower Main Street and back to finish at the South Carolina State Library on Senate Street. The Run is a double 8K loop and the walk is a single 4K loop. This scenic route has slight rolling hills and well manicured terrain through USC’s and Columbia’s library area. Each participant will receive a Run for Books T-shirt. Cost: 8K run $20 before 2/4/09 $25 after 2/4 $30 race day – 2/21 4K walk $15 before 2/4/09 $20 after 2/4 $25 race day – 2/21 Day of race registration from 7:00 a.m. until 8:00 a.m. Race starts at 8:00 a.m. Register online at: http://www.strictl...

The introduction to a recent article AALL spectrum: "In recent years, the local judicial branch law libraries in Colorado were discontinued. The reasons for this varied. First, the libraries were expensive to maintain, and the courts lacked the professional staff to manage them. Second, the courts needed the space that the libraries occupied for courtrooms, conference rooms, and office space. Third, and most importantly, the courts acknowledged the reality that most users were turning to online resources to answer their legal research questions. However, this approach created problems. First, online resources could not answer all of the research questions confronting the judiciary. In particular, they lacked resources to answer the more difficult questions that required the depth and breadth provided by treatises. Second, many users needed training to formulate the more sophisticated queries to locate relevant authority. To address the shortcomings of this environment, the Colorad...

Behind an avatar, there is a librarian. This is one of the new trends in the provision of virtual reference services (VRS). If you are interested in gaining experience providing VRS in a virtual reality (VR) environment, don’t miss this great opportunity to become a volunteer reference librarian. Regular and distance education (DE) students in the MLIS program and recent SLIS graduates are welcome to volunteer. Since June 2007 the SLIS has been working on an ongoing project, the development of a virtual instructional facility in the Second Life (SL) world. The SLIS Second Life project team has designed and built a simulated research and practicum facility in the SL World, the SLIS/USC Davis 2.0 Reference Center (http://students.libsci.sc.edu/secondlife/). The purposes of this Center are to: 1) serve as an LIS instructional aid; 2) connect on-campus and DE students in a virtual community; and 3) create a social network to connect information professionals and alums with current LIS...

Hi all, As the Spring semester really starts to swing we have some very important LISSA news! The LISSA Executive staff has decided to hold the LISSA Officers Election early this year...this is your opportunity to help lead LISSA (your student association and face of SLIS to the Carolina community) in the '09-'10 school year and gain excellent organizational experience at the same time! The reason for early elections is to assist in the transition period for the new Executive staff, so that those elected can "understudy" with the current officers, and help maintain our level of quality in our professional student association. Here's what we need to get this ball rolling, folks: First off we need an Elections Commissioner to oversee the entire process. This person will be appointed by me and can not be anyone running for office in the upcoming election (though it can be a current officer). Please email me off list (leemw@mailbox.sc.edu) if you are interested. (P...

The North American Serials Interest Group (NASIG) is now accepting applications for its 2009 grants, awards, and scholarships to be awarded at the 2009 Annual Conference being held in Asheville, North Carolina, June 4-7, 2009. Marcia Tuttle International Award A $3,000 grant for an individual working in the serials information chain to fund appropriate activities in fostering international communication and education. For more details, please visit the following page: http://www.nasig.org/about_awards_tuttle.cfm Horizon Award Awards for promising new serials professionals, covering cost of conference registration, three nights lodging, and travel within North America. Recipients will also be invited to serve on a NASIG committee. For more details, please visit the following page: http://www.nasig.org/about_awards_horizon.cfm Fritz Schwartz Education Scholarship A $3,000 scholarship and conference travel grant for a graduate student demonstrating excellence in scholarship and the...

ANNOUNCEMENT FROM THE GEORGIA LIBRARY ASSOCIATION'S SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE Please help us spread the word to students in LIS programs or those entering an LIS program about the availability of two (2) scholarships from the Georgia Library Association: The Beard Scholarship ($1,000) The Beard Scholarship of the Georgia Library Association is made possible by friends and colleagues of the late Charles Edward Beard who served libraries and the library profession for almost 40 years with distinction and dedication. The purpose of this scholarship is to provide financial assistance toward completing a Master's degree in library science for candidates who show strong potential to inspire and motivate their peers in the profession and in professional associations. The $1,000 award is presented each year. The Hubbard Scholarship ($3,000) The Hubbard Scholarship of the Georgia Library Association is made possible by the family and friends of Mr. C. S. Hubbard, an early supporter of libr...