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NEWS & EVENTS
- New Digital Librarian Track in MLS!
SLIS is pleased to announce the new “Digital Librarian (DL) Track” in MLS effective from Fall 2010. Please check the course requirements of the new Digital Librarian (DL) Track. Also please visit the NCCU-SLIS Digital Library Site at http://www.nccuslis.org/digitallibrary/ to learn about a brief history of the launching process and to get a glimpse of the class projects of the Introduction to Digital Libraries class. For the further inquiries about the new DL track, contact Dr. Eun-Young Yoo-Lee via email at eunyoung (at) nccu.edu.
- SLIS offers congratulations to Dean Irene Owens, the 2010 Recipient of the DEMCO/ALA Black Caucus Award for Excellence in Librarianship!
This award recognizes significant accomplishments that promote the status of African American librarians in the profession, or the development and implementation of resources and services for the African American community.
The attached photo (with commemorative statue) was proudly taken at the Awards Ceremony with IMLS Diversity Scholars at the BCALA Conference.
October 8, 2010 is the absolute deadline for students applying for December 2010 graduation to submit their completed forms to the Office of the Registrar. Applications submitted after October 8 will not be accepted.
If you have any questions for the Registrar's Office, please contact Mrs. Iris Hicks at extension 6257 or by email, ihicks@nccu.edu
JOB ANNOUNCEMENTS
- Youth services director, South Charleston (WV) public library position available: For complete job announcement, see: South Cahrleston Youth Services Director
- Three Librarian/Archivist Positions
The MU Libraries at the University of Missouri-Columbia has three entry-level positions open at this time: Metadata/Catalog Librarian, Technical Services; Health Sciences Library Information Services Librarian; and Special Collections Librarian/Archivist [Print Manager]. Each position is full-time and benefit — eligible with anticipated start dates of January 2011.
For complete job announcement, see: http://mulibraries.missouri.edu/staff/admin/jobopps.htm
- Project Archivist (One-Year, Non-Renewable Appointment), Tompkins-McCaw Library, VCU Libraries. Preferred qualifications, application procedures and other information are available in the complete position description at http://www.library.vcu.edu/admin/jobs/archivist.html
- Franklinville Elementary is seeking a media specialist. Position Announcement
- Project Archivist (One-Year, Non-Renewable Appointment), Tompkins-McCaw Library, VCU Libraries Position Announcement
- Portland State University Library Head of Instructional Services Position Announcement
- Librarian for Psychology and Neuroscience Position at Duke University Libraries Full description and application instructions: http://library.duke.edu/jobs/psychologylibrarian.html
- Librarian for Chemistry Position at Duke University Libraries Full description and application instructions: http://library.duke.edu/jobs/chemistrylibrarian.html
- The Spencer S. Eccles Health Sciences Library at the University of Utah invites applications and nominations for at least three tenure track faculty positions. Additional information and a personal invitation from the Director are available at: http://library.med.utah.edu/lib/employment.php
- The Victoria College is seeking applicants for the position of Electronic Resources/Serials Librarian
Available Fall 2010. Please see this announcement for more information.
- DIGITAL REPOSITORY LIBRARIAN. North Carolina State University Libraries invites applications and nominations for the position of Digital Repository Librarian. See vacancy announcement with application instructions at www.lib.ncsu.edu/jobs/epa.html
- Duke Libraries seeks a Research Services and Collection Development Librarian for John Hope Franklin Research Center for African and African American History and Culture. The Research Services and Collection Development Librarian provides reference, instruction, and public programming for the John Hope Franklin Research Center of the Rare Book, Manuscript, and Special Collections Library (RBMSCL).
For detailed information and application instructions please see:
http://library.duke.edu/jobs/jhfrclibrarian.html
- J.Y. Joyner Library, East Carolina University (ECU) seeks a forward-thinking, flexible, enthusiastic, user-focused and energetic individual to fill the new faculty position of Digital Archivist.
Please see the link for more details! Digital Archivist Announcement.
- J.Y. Joyner Library, East Carolina University (ECU) seeks a creative, forward-thinking, experienced, and user-focused individual to fill the new position of Assistant Director for Library Technology and Digital Initiatives.
Please see the link for more details! Assistant Director for Library Technology and Digital Initiatives Announcement.
- Durham County, NC is seeking a highly qualified individual to provide administrative oversight of the County’s regional library system To be considered for the position, apply online, www.durhamcountync.gov. and click employment opportunities or mail application to Durham County Government, Human Resources Dept., 200 E. Main Street, 3rd Floor, Durham, NC 27701. Durham County Government is an equal opportunity employer.
- The Texas A&M University Libraries seeks an energetic, enthusiastic, innovative and forward-looking colleague to be a key player in building, assessing, and analyzing the use of the 4.1 million volumes in the collections. This is an academic appointment carrying full faculty status and responsibilities including research, publication and service to meet both the Library and the University requirements for tenure and promotion.
Please see the link for more details! link.
- YOUTH SERVICES DIRECTOR
The south Charleston (WV) Public Library is seeking a Youth Services Director for an independent, municipal public library.
Please see the link for more details! link.
- The attached job vacancy announcement is for the Psychology Librarian position at Georgia State University Library.
- State Library of North Carolina Job Vacancy: Reference and Outreach Librarian. Position Announcement
STUDENT NEWS & OPPORTUNITIES
- MAC/MLA is offering conference scholarships for 10 students to attend its 2010 Annual Meeting in Chapel Hill from October 13-15, 2010, at the Friday Center. Full details at this link.
- The North Carolina Biotechnology Center has a Part-time temporary Library Assistant/Data Specialist position available at a pay rate of $13.00 per hour. Please consult the position announcement for more information.
- The U.S. National Commission for UNESCO will be accepting applications starting this week for the newly restarted Laura W. Bush Traveling Fellowship Program. This Traveling Fellowship was set up in 2008 to help fund American college and university students conduct projects overseas that help to further the mission of UNESCO. These are short-term projects that last four to six weeks in duration. Fellows are required to file reports with National Commission office after they return. Full information about the Fellowship and the application process can be found here: www.state.gov/p/io/unesco/programs/143138.htm
Please contact Ms. Virginia Purefoy Jones for more information!
- NCCU has been selected by the Tom Joyner Foundation as the School of the Month for August. The Foundation will be awarding 14 scholarships to students in areas of business management, education, culinary arts, health, black males, and student organizations. The scholarship applications are on the NCCU website on the Scholarship and Aid page; related links-2010 -11 scholarships forms. Please The application deadline is July 25.
- MLS student Steven Lorenz has won honorable mention for the 2010 Progressive Librarians Guild's Miriam Braverman Essay contest. In his paper, "The Finer Points of Librarianship: Does a Basic Policy Impede Library Access?" Lorenz makes a strong argument against library fines, identifying ways in which they can serve as a barrier to library resources, even for patrons who do not currently owe any.
Essays were submitted by library and information science students from colleges and universities in the United States and Canada. Their papers considered such subjects as open access publishing and meeting the information needs of many populations including adult learners and LGBTQ teens.
- The Art Libraries Society of North America will be accepting applications for its annual Internship Award in the fall.
The ARLIS/NA Internship Award provides financial support for students preparing for a career in art librarianship or visual resources curatorship. The award grants $2,500.00 to the selected recipient to support a period of internship in an art library or visual resources collection.
The deadline for applications is October 15, 2010. For detailed information about the award and application instructions please see the ARLIS/NA website:
http://www.arlisna.org/about/awards/internship_info.html
- The Central Washington University Library has graduate assistantships for librarians seeking masters degrees. Please see the announcement for more information.
- Below is another scholarship opportunity, one that would pay for conference travel, expenses, housing, and a per diem. All you have to do is write an essay! All information is due by April 16th, see below for all the details.
- The Freedom to Read Foundation (FTRF) has opened applications for the 2010 Gordon M. Conable Conference Scholarship, which will enable a library school student or new professional to attend the ALA 2010 Annual Conference, June 24 through 29 in Washington, D.C.
The scholarship 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 their experiences. The 2010 Conable Scholarship recipient also will attend the LeRoy C. Merritt Humanitarian Fund's 40th Anniversary Gala, scheduled for Monday, June 28 at the Folger Shakespeare Library.
To apply for the Gordon M. Conable Conference Scholarship, visit the ftrf.org webpage
FACULTY NEWS
- Dr. Peterson has published the article "The Effectiveness of the Practice of Correction and Republication on the Biomedical Literature" in the April issue of the Journal of the Medical Library Association
- On March 2, 2010, Dr. Peterson gave a presentation for the Center for University Teaching and Learning on the topic "An Introduction to Classroom Podcasting". The notes and podcast can be found here.
- Dr. Abdullahi has published a chapter entitled 'Collaboration among Developing Countries' in Developing LIS Curricula in Library and Information Science in Digital Age vol. I & II. 2009
- ALA President Elect Roberta Steven has appointed Dr. Abdullahi as a new Chair of ALA Committee in Education 2010-2011. Roberta Steven will speak at NCCU-SLIS in November 2010.
- We welcome Professor Edmiston as instructor for LSIS 5440 for Spring 2010. She can be contacted at elizabeth.edmiston@gmail.com
- Dr. Ballard has contributed to the process of refereeing papers for publication in The International Journal of the Book and has completed a report for the paper 'Controversial Issues in Media'.
- More faculty news ...
- Other upcoming and recent faculty presentations
- Recent faculty publications
ALUMNI NEWS
On December 3, SLIS Gradate Tamika Barnes received the Meritorious Award from the North Carolina Chapter of SLA. Here is a link to the write up that UNC put on their site. http://sils.unc.edu/news/releases/2009/12_tamika.htm
Shawn Coates: MBA/MIS Graduate Promoted at the ODNI!
Shawn B. Coates has recently been named Deputy Chief of Staff in the Office of the Intelligence Community Chief Information Officer (IC CIO) of the Office of the Director of National Intelligence.
May SLIS graduate Clyde Wilson was one of three NCCU graduate students featured in July 22 article on the NCCU web page entitled "Confederate Archives Find Unlikey Transcribers. The three students are working as interns at the Museum of the Confederacy transcribing the papers of Jefferson Davis, President of the Confederacy. Read the original article here!
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