Over the last few months at MPOW we searched far and wide for just the right book for an event to commemorate the addition of the 3 millionth book to our collection. You know how these things work. It isn’t really the 3 millionth book. It’s a ceremonial representation of the 3 millionth book. You’d [...]
Here are my notes on the two other presentations in the same session as our research presentation at conference, L’education à la culture informationnelle [Education for/in information culture], held in Lille, France October 16-18 (as mentioned in the previous post).1) David Del Testa (a US academic/historian) et Abby Clobridge (Librarian): D’internautes aux historiens : une [...]
A further post on the conference, L’education à la culture informationnelle [Education for/in information culture], held in l’Université Charles de Gaulle Lille3, Lille, France October 16-18 (http://ertecolloque.wordpress.com/) In addition to the keynote, I was co-author on a research based paper. This was presented in English, but is presented on Slideshare in its French translation by [...]
John Murphy has a new book in PDF form that you can read an overview of at his web site Learning Disability Dynamics.Give up Now! You Are a Failure!A Guide Based in Experience for Overcoming Learning Disabilitiesby John Murphy More: continued here
I really enjoyed this keynote by author Howard Rheingold, who wrote Smart Mobs. The themes were of trust and communication over time. Rheingold noted that when he had written other books, he researched them, wrote them, and then put the topic away, but this topic has stuck with him. His presentation was lively, interesting and [...]
The Superiorland Library Cooperative is seeking a Training and Web Development Librarian. Applications will be accepted through November 20, 2008. Superiorland Library Cooperative serves 38 public libraries in northern Michigan. The Co-op is headquartered in Marquette, designated as one of Michigan’s ‘cool’ cities. Primary Responsibilities: Manage a digital branch in which the best learning tools [...]
The McIntyre Library at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire has a probationary tenure track faculty vacancy available at the rank of Assistant Professor or Associate Professor or Professor to serve as Assistant Director of Libraries with an anticipated start date in spring 2009. This is a 12-month, full-time, probationary tenure track faculty position reporting to [...]
Numerous interesting articles in the latest issue of Libri. Only subscribers have access to the latest year (http://www.reference-global.com/), after that they go on free access (http://www.librijournal.org/). Vol 57, issue 3 includes:- Cheuk, B. Delivering Business Value through Information Literacy in the Workplace- Toledano O’Farrill, R. Information Literacy and Knowledge Management: Preparations for an Arranged Marriage- [...]
State: KentuckyThe University of Louisville (UofL) Libraries invites applications from creative and energetic entry-level candidates for the position of Teaching & Reference Librarian in the Humanities. The position reports to the head of the Reference Department and would be a part of a collegial, service-oriented, and progressive department of 8 librarians, 3 professional staff, and [...]
State: CaliforniaJob ID 32884Job Location University LibrariesJob Category LibrarySalary 3P1Date Posted Oct 24, 2008This position is double posted at 3P1/3P2 levels.Stanford University Libraries and Academic Information Resources (SULAIR) seeks an innovative and dynamic individual, who is passionate about supporting the research and teaching missions of a major university, to serve as Head of Reference at [...]