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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...