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Hottest Career Opportunities Now - Intelligence - News & Reviews - Baseline.com
Image by The Cleveland Kid via FlickrHottest Career Opportunities Now - Intelligence - News & Reviews - Baseline.com
ACRL/NY Events and Jobs: Save the Date! ACRL/NY Annual Symposium - The Global Librarian: Information without Borders - December 2, 2011
Image via WikipediaACRL/NY Events and Jobs: Save the Date! ACRL/NY Annual Symposium - The Global Librarian: Information without Borders - December 2, 2011:Save the date! Mark your calendars! You don’t want to miss the 2011 ACRL/NY Annual Symposium!
When: Friday, December 2, 2011
Title: “The Global Librarian: Information without Borders”
"Academic librarians serve increasingly diverse populations, across a variety of platforms at home and around the world. As higher education becomes more global – and mobile – physical distance is no longer a barrier to teaching and learning. Through innovative use of progressive technologies, academic librarians are mastering the skills needed to navigate this expanding environment. At this symposium, we will see how information is not bound by physical borders – nor is the global librarian." Where:
The William and Anita Newman Vertical Campus Conference Center
Baruch College, CUNY
55 Lexington Avenue (at 24th Street) Room 14-220 (14th floor)
New York, NY
Stay tuned for upcoming details and registration information!"
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Thursday, May 26, 2011
The Networked Librarian - Lee Rainie at BayNet by BayNet Webmaster
The Networked Librarian - Lee Rainie at BayNet from BayNet Webmaster on Vimeo.
At the BayNet Annual Meeting on May 6, 2011 at the San Francisco Public Library, Lee Rainie, Director of the Pew Research Center’s Internet & American Life Project discussed the latest research findings of the Project about how Americans use the Internet and cell phones. He described how libraries can be actors in building and participating in social networks through their use of social media such as Facebook, Twitter, and blogging and through delivering their time-tested — and trusted — services to their patrons.
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What will the library of the future look like?
What will the library of the future look like?
What will the library of the future look like?
Katy Beale
Creative Producer / Digital Strategist
April 21st, 2011
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Meetup at the Swann Gallery with the New York Library Club, April 6, 6:00 p.m. with the New York Library Club.
Meetup at the Swann Gallery with the New York Library Club, April 6, 6:00 p.m. with the New York Library Club.
Introduction
On April 6, 2011 the New York Librarians and the New York Library Club had a special preview of rare books that were being auctioned by the Swann Gallery. The books being auctioned were beautiful to look at. Swann Gallery gave a copy of the auction catalog, April 7, 2011. Auction 2242 was finalized on April 10, 2011. http://catalogue.swanngalleries.com/asp/searchresults.asp?sale_no=2242&st=D
Before the description of the items to be auctioned started, I had a brief chance to look at some of the books. They were quite beautiful. Many of them had fine bindings; moroccan leather, pigskin, sharkskin, gold leaf, and silver clasps were prevalent.
The event itself was excellent. It had a different crowd because it combined both the New York Librarians Meetup and the New York Library Club. Larry Kroah, President of the New York Library Club introduced George Lowry the Chairman of the Board for the Swann Galleries.
History of the Swann Gallery
George Lowry started by giving some history on the Swann Galleries. The Swann Galleries was started by Benjamin Swann a book dealer who came across a very large collection of rare books. As a result of his find, he started an auction house. The auction house has since grown to include prints, Americana, African American books, and a variety of material which is on paper.
This particular events was in preparation for the Antiquarian book fair at the Park Avenue Armory on April 8-10, 2011 http://www.sanfordsmith.com/default.aspx?pageId=6 . George Lowry reminded us that a variety of people collect books. Many people start collecting as part of their profession or travels. He also told us that much of the bidding for books is done over the phone and the internet, not just in person.
He also told us that they used a variety of sources to put together a show including Worldcat, the ABAA-- Antiquarian Booksellers Association of America, and other sources. It took four months of preparation to craft this sale.
Presentation of Antiquarian Books
Christine von der Linn commented on some of the books that were being auctioned. She had a large lcd screen which she displayed the items on in addition to the books themselves which were on a table at the front of the room. She started by presenting incunabula, books that were printed before 1501.
Incunabula
The first book she showed was #99 http://bit.ly/i2nhjL L Orosius Paulus, Hiistoriae Adversus Paganos. It is the first universal history by a christian author. The next book was Satyrae by Filelfo. It was a popular novel by an Italian Author. The authors was satirizing the Medici. She reminded us that most books of the time were religious in nature. #39 http://bit.ly/hIpDdB I enjoyed looking at item #1, Astrolabium by Angelus Johannes. The book was in full colored woodcuts. It reminded me a little bit of Lynd Wards woodcut novels. It was a book about astrology, #1 http://bit.ly/eCCqeb
Fine Antiquarian Books
This was followed by two illustrated liturgical manuscripts. An illustrated liturgical manuscript in Dutch, #51 http://bit.ly/gmW1Bq , and an illustrated liturgical manuscript in Latin #52, http://bit.ly/gqkmzn Christine von der Linn told that most books of the time were religious in nature.
Prieres et Oraisons Devotes by Jarry Nicholas was interesting because it is a very small book with silver clasps. It looks like a book for a lady. Jarry Nicholas was the premiere calligrapher of his time. #55, http://bit.ly/hF93uN
I found #59, http://bit.ly/h1fud7 Syr Ymbrace to be fascinating. It was printed by the Kelmscott Press which was the press which William Morris ran. William Morris is known as a founding member of the Arts and Crafts Movement. What many people also do not know is that he is considered to have written the first modern fantasy novel, The Hollow Land.
Lot #57, JUSTINUS, MARCUS JUNIANUS. Warhafftige Hystorien . . . auss Trogo Pompeio gezoge[n]. German translation by Hieronymus Boner was a bit different. The book is a compilation of three different historical works commissioned to be printed as a single volume. http://bit.ly/hIUVDd
The illustartions by Walter Crane in #17, http://bit.ly/hLjGGI Spenser, Edmund. The Faerie Queene, a Poem in Six Books with the Fragment Mutabilitie. 6 volumes bound in 3 were ornate and wonderful to look at. Walter Crane is known for his early children's book illustration. He also had a strong influence on fantasy illustration. There were several books being auctioned in the catalog by Edmund Dulac who is known for his illustrations of the Arabian Nights.
The next book that was shown was The Tarih-I Hindi Garbi (Description of the India of the West) by Francisco Lopez De Gomara. This was the book on America printed in the muslim world. It had a curious quality to the pictures. The book was printed in Constantinople which is interesting in itself. http://bit.ly/hoXT5Y
The next book, #56, http://bit.ly/fjcjN6 which was shown was a first edition of James Joyce, Ulysses, #128 of 150 copies. This was a very controversial book at the time. It is considered one of the greatest novels in english. Christine Von Der Linn said it was the finest novel ever written.
The final book which she showed us was a limited edition of The Four Gospels printed by the Golden Cockerell Press inscribed by Gill to Leonard Wolf, #46, http://bit.ly/hyO6Pl
Reception and Viewing
Before the Presentation Started
Afterwards there was a reception with wine, cheese, and crackers where people could talk and relax. They also gave us a chance to look at the books under the direction of Mr. Tobias Abeloff who handles incunablia and early books.
I had a chance to see some of the other books in the catalog including #112 http://bit.ly/fuBEJB A Wonder Book by Nathaniel Hawthorne illustrated by Arthur Rackham. Arthur Rackham is considered to be one of the great illustrators of fantasy and childrens books. It was wonderful to turn the pages and look at the illustrations.
This was a tremendous collection of books to see in one place. I did not get a chance to look at the Arthur Conan Doyle and Rudyard Kipling books. I did get to look at #61, http://bit.ly/gvwlD9 Jean De La Fontaine, De Contes et Nouvelles en Vers though.
This was very much a showing for people who loved books.
George Lowry let us know that there was a newsletter and some postcards if we wanted to take them. On the way out, I had brief conversation with Caroline Birnbaum, the Communications Specialist for Swann Galleries about the different auction houses in Manhattan and found out a bit about the magazine, International Auctioneers. He also said that the galleries are open to the public and librarians are welcome.
We also had some time beforehand to mingle a bit with other librarians. There was an interesting crowd of librarians. Afterwards we had a breakout session with the New York Librarians Meetup and talked about the Librarians Yellow Pages, book apps, ebooks, and old books. It was a very nice evening. Stephanie Gross Vice President of the New York Library Club and Organizer for the New York Librarians meetup took numerous pictures of people at the event.
It was very nice seeing Barbara Genco who works with Library Journal as well as meeting Larry Kroah, President of the New York Library Club.
Introduction
On April 6, 2011 the New York Librarians and the New York Library Club had a special preview of rare books that were being auctioned by the Swann Gallery. The books being auctioned were beautiful to look at. Swann Gallery gave a copy of the auction catalog, April 7, 2011. Auction 2242 was finalized on April 10, 2011. http://catalogue.swanngalleries.com/asp/searchresults.asp?sale_no=2242&st=D
Before the description of the items to be auctioned started, I had a brief chance to look at some of the books. They were quite beautiful. Many of them had fine bindings; moroccan leather, pigskin, sharkskin, gold leaf, and silver clasps were prevalent.
The event itself was excellent. It had a different crowd because it combined both the New York Librarians Meetup and the New York Library Club. Larry Kroah, President of the New York Library Club introduced George Lowry the Chairman of the Board for the Swann Galleries.
History of the Swann Gallery
George Lowry started by giving some history on the Swann Galleries. The Swann Galleries was started by Benjamin Swann a book dealer who came across a very large collection of rare books. As a result of his find, he started an auction house. The auction house has since grown to include prints, Americana, African American books, and a variety of material which is on paper.
This particular events was in preparation for the Antiquarian book fair at the Park Avenue Armory on April 8-10, 2011 http://www.sanfordsmith.com/default.aspx?pageId=6 . George Lowry reminded us that a variety of people collect books. Many people start collecting as part of their profession or travels. He also told us that much of the bidding for books is done over the phone and the internet, not just in person.
He also told us that they used a variety of sources to put together a show including Worldcat, the ABAA-- Antiquarian Booksellers Association of America, and other sources. It took four months of preparation to craft this sale.
Books From the Swann Gallery
Presentation of Antiquarian Books
Christine von der Linn commented on some of the books that were being auctioned. She had a large lcd screen which she displayed the items on in addition to the books themselves which were on a table at the front of the room. She started by presenting incunabula, books that were printed before 1501.
Incunabula
The first book she showed was #99 http://bit.ly/i2nhjL L Orosius Paulus, Hiistoriae Adversus Paganos. It is the first universal history by a christian author. The next book was Satyrae by Filelfo. It was a popular novel by an Italian Author. The authors was satirizing the Medici. She reminded us that most books of the time were religious in nature. #39 http://bit.ly/hIpDdB I enjoyed looking at item #1, Astrolabium by Angelus Johannes. The book was in full colored woodcuts. It reminded me a little bit of Lynd Wards woodcut novels. It was a book about astrology, #1 http://bit.ly/eCCqeb
Fine Antiquarian Books
This was followed by two illustrated liturgical manuscripts. An illustrated liturgical manuscript in Dutch, #51 http://bit.ly/gmW1Bq , and an illustrated liturgical manuscript in Latin #52, http://bit.ly/gqkmzn Christine von der Linn told that most books of the time were religious in nature.
Prieres et Oraisons Devotes by Jarry Nicholas was interesting because it is a very small book with silver clasps. It looks like a book for a lady. Jarry Nicholas was the premiere calligrapher of his time. #55, http://bit.ly/hF93uN
I found #59, http://bit.ly/h1fud7 Syr Ymbrace to be fascinating. It was printed by the Kelmscott Press which was the press which William Morris ran. William Morris is known as a founding member of the Arts and Crafts Movement. What many people also do not know is that he is considered to have written the first modern fantasy novel, The Hollow Land.
Lot #57, JUSTINUS, MARCUS JUNIANUS. Warhafftige Hystorien . . . auss Trogo Pompeio gezoge[n]. German translation by Hieronymus Boner was a bit different. The book is a compilation of three different historical works commissioned to be printed as a single volume. http://bit.ly/hIUVDd
The illustartions by Walter Crane in #17, http://bit.ly/hLjGGI Spenser, Edmund. The Faerie Queene, a Poem in Six Books with the Fragment Mutabilitie. 6 volumes bound in 3 were ornate and wonderful to look at. Walter Crane is known for his early children's book illustration. He also had a strong influence on fantasy illustration. There were several books being auctioned in the catalog by Edmund Dulac who is known for his illustrations of the Arabian Nights.
The next book that was shown was The Tarih-I Hindi Garbi (Description of the India of the West) by Francisco Lopez De Gomara. This was the book on America printed in the muslim world. It had a curious quality to the pictures. The book was printed in Constantinople which is interesting in itself. http://bit.ly/hoXT5Y
The next book, #56, http://bit.ly/fjcjN6 which was shown was a first edition of James Joyce, Ulysses, #128 of 150 copies. This was a very controversial book at the time. It is considered one of the greatest novels in english. Christine Von Der Linn said it was the finest novel ever written.
The final book which she showed us was a limited edition of The Four Gospels printed by the Golden Cockerell Press inscribed by Gill to Leonard Wolf, #46, http://bit.ly/hyO6Pl
Reception and Viewing
Afterwards there was a reception with wine, cheese, and crackers where people could talk and relax. They also gave us a chance to look at the books under the direction of Mr. Tobias Abeloff who handles incunablia and early books.
I had a chance to see some of the other books in the catalog including #112 http://bit.ly/fuBEJB A Wonder Book by Nathaniel Hawthorne illustrated by Arthur Rackham. Arthur Rackham is considered to be one of the great illustrators of fantasy and childrens books. It was wonderful to turn the pages and look at the illustrations.
This was a tremendous collection of books to see in one place. I did not get a chance to look at the Arthur Conan Doyle and Rudyard Kipling books. I did get to look at #61, http://bit.ly/gvwlD9 Jean De La Fontaine, De Contes et Nouvelles en Vers though.
This was very much a showing for people who loved books.
George Lowry let us know that there was a newsletter and some postcards if we wanted to take them. On the way out, I had brief conversation with Caroline Birnbaum, the Communications Specialist for Swann Galleries about the different auction houses in Manhattan and found out a bit about the magazine, International Auctioneers. He also said that the galleries are open to the public and librarians are welcome.
We also had some time beforehand to mingle a bit with other librarians. There was an interesting crowd of librarians. Afterwards we had a breakout session with the New York Librarians Meetup and talked about the Librarians Yellow Pages, book apps, ebooks, and old books. It was a very nice evening. Stephanie Gross Vice President of the New York Library Club and Organizer for the New York Librarians meetup took numerous pictures of people at the event.
It was very nice seeing Barbara Genco who works with Library Journal as well as meeting Larry Kroah, President of the New York Library Club.
The Swann Galleries is on 104 East 25th Street in Manhattan. We met on the sixth floor.
Thursday, April 7, 2011
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Clouds Blur Fire’s Meaning
Clouds Blur Fire’s Meaning
As centennial of Triangle blaze nears, historians debate...Read more.
by Eric Herschthal
As centennial of Triangle blaze nears, historians debate...Read more.
by Eric Herschthal
Metro - New résumés, same mistakes
Metro - New résumés, same mistakes
"Shorter is sweeter: Keep your resume concise, and tailor it to the job for which you're interviewing."
"Shorter is sweeter: Keep your resume concise, and tailor it to the job for which you're interviewing."
Thursday, March 10, 2011
Wednesday, March 9, 2011
Torah tech using technology to enhance teaching of Tanach and Toshba
Check out this SlideShare Presentation by Rabbi Tzvi Pittinsky.
Tuesday, March 8, 2011
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Use libraries and learn stuff: Hitler versus library campaigners
Use libraries and learn stuff: Hitler versus library campaigners: "Please consider publicising this through whatever media (twitter, facebook, email, newspaper article comment sections) you use and prefer. A..."
How to Create & Manage Your Online Presence by Ellyssa Kroski
Check out this SlideShare presentation. It is superb!
Monday, February 21, 2011
Freedom of Information Day at the New York Public Library March 16th, 2011
Who: David Barstow, of The New York Times
Freedom of Information Day at the New York Public Library
March 16, 2011 at 10:30 a.m.
Freedom of Information Day will be observed at the Science, Industry and Business Library (SIBL) of The New York Public Library (188 Madison Ave. @ 34th Street) on Wednesday, March 16, with a presentation and discussion from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. in Conference Room 014/015 on the lower level of the library. This year’s guest speaker is David Barstow, Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative reporter for The New York Times. He will discuss freedom of information and the freedom of the press, particularly how accessing government information using the Freedom of Information Act affects the work of journalists. The title of his presentation is: “ Freedom of Information: The Act (FOIA), the Press and the Future.”
Established by a Congressional Joint Resolution in 1989, Freedom of Information Day is held on or near March 16, the birthday of James Madison, fourth President of the United States and primary architect of the Bill of Rights. The observance underscores the importance of freedom of the press, speech, information, and the public’s right to know.
David Barstow has been an investigative reporter for The New York Times since 2002. Mr. Barstow joined The New York Times in 1999, as a reporter for the Metro desk.
In 2002 and 2003, Mr. Barstow reported extensively on workplace safety in America, leading a team of journalists that produced two series for The Times and an hour-long documentary for the PBS program "Frontline." The two series, "Dangerous Business" and "When Workers Die,'' won the Pulitzer Prize for public service in 2004. The two series and the documentary were also recognized with the duPont Silver Baton, an award long regarded as the Pulitzer Prize of television reporting.
In 2009, he won the Pulitzer Prize for Investigative Reporting for "Message Machine," two articles that exposed a covert Pentagon campaign to use retired military officers, working as analysts for television and radio networks, to reiterate administration "talking points" about the war on terror.
His most recent article, “Deepwater Horizon’s Final Hours,” appeared on December 26, 2010.
Before joining the paper, Mr. Barstow worked for The St. Petersburg Times in Florida beginning in 1990, reporting on a wide range of issues. While there, he was a finalist for three Pulitzer Prizes: in 1997, he was the lead writer for coverage of race riots and was a finalist for spot news reporting; in 1998, he helped lead coverage of financial wrongdoing at the National Baptist Convention and was a finalist for investigative reporting; and, that same year, he wrote a series of stories about tobacco litigation and was a finalist for explanatory journalism. Before joining The St.
Petersburg Times, Mr. Barstow was a reporter for The Rochester Times-Union in upstate New York.
This event is free and open to the public. No reservations are required.
Erminio D'Onofrio
Head of Information Services
The New York Public Library
Science, Industry and Business Library
188 Madison Ave.
New York, NY 10016
Tel.: 212-592-7037
Fax: 212-592-7061
edonofrioATnypl.org
Freedom of Information Day at the New York Public Library
March 16, 2011 at 10:30 a.m.
Freedom of Information Day will be observed at the Science, Industry and Business Library (SIBL) of The New York Public Library (188 Madison Ave. @ 34th Street) on Wednesday, March 16, with a presentation and discussion from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. in Conference Room 014/015 on the lower level of the library. This year’s guest speaker is David Barstow, Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative reporter for The New York Times. He will discuss freedom of information and the freedom of the press, particularly how accessing government information using the Freedom of Information Act affects the work of journalists. The title of his presentation is: “ Freedom of Information: The Act (FOIA), the Press and the Future.”
Established by a Congressional Joint Resolution in 1989, Freedom of Information Day is held on or near March 16, the birthday of James Madison, fourth President of the United States and primary architect of the Bill of Rights. The observance underscores the importance of freedom of the press, speech, information, and the public’s right to know.
David Barstow has been an investigative reporter for The New York Times since 2002. Mr. Barstow joined The New York Times in 1999, as a reporter for the Metro desk.
In 2002 and 2003, Mr. Barstow reported extensively on workplace safety in America, leading a team of journalists that produced two series for The Times and an hour-long documentary for the PBS program "Frontline." The two series, "Dangerous Business" and "When Workers Die,'' won the Pulitzer Prize for public service in 2004. The two series and the documentary were also recognized with the duPont Silver Baton, an award long regarded as the Pulitzer Prize of television reporting.
In 2009, he won the Pulitzer Prize for Investigative Reporting for "Message Machine," two articles that exposed a covert Pentagon campaign to use retired military officers, working as analysts for television and radio networks, to reiterate administration "talking points" about the war on terror.
His most recent article, “Deepwater Horizon’s Final Hours,” appeared on December 26, 2010.
Before joining the paper, Mr. Barstow worked for The St. Petersburg Times in Florida beginning in 1990, reporting on a wide range of issues. While there, he was a finalist for three Pulitzer Prizes: in 1997, he was the lead writer for coverage of race riots and was a finalist for spot news reporting; in 1998, he helped lead coverage of financial wrongdoing at the National Baptist Convention and was a finalist for investigative reporting; and, that same year, he wrote a series of stories about tobacco litigation and was a finalist for explanatory journalism. Before joining The St.
Petersburg Times, Mr. Barstow was a reporter for The Rochester Times-Union in upstate New York.
This event is free and open to the public. No reservations are required.
Erminio D'Onofrio
Head of Information Services
The New York Public Library
Science, Industry and Business Library
188 Madison Ave.
New York, NY 10016
Tel.: 212-592-7037
Fax: 212-592-7061
edonofrioATnypl.org
Thursday, February 17, 2011
Borders’ Bankruptcy Shakes the Publishing Industry - NYTimes.com
Borders’ Bankruptcy Shakes the Publishing Industry - NYTimes.com: "By JULIE BOSMAN and MICHAEL J. de la MERCED"
Metro - Making the leap to a Verizon iPhone
Metro - Making the leap to a Verizon iPhone
If you’re one of the people clamoring for an iPhone that also promises decent service on Verizon (what a feat!), there are a few things to know first about making the switch.
Verizon offers a few tips as to how to make the transition as smooth as possible.
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
ALA | Home - American Library Association
ALA | Home - American Library Association
ADVOCACY URGENTLY NEEDED: House considering two amendments critical to the future of libraries
Call your representative at (202) 224-3121 today and tell him or her to oppose Amendment #35 to the Continuing Resolution!
This week, the House of Representatives will consider two amendments to the FY2011 Continuing Resolution that are critical to libraries – one that would eliminate all the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) funding including Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) funding and another that would halt all funding for Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) orders seeking libraries and bookstore records of U.S. citizens. ...
ADVOCACY URGENTLY NEEDED: House considering two amendments critical to the future of libraries
Call your representative at (202) 224-3121 today and tell him or her to oppose Amendment #35 to the Continuing Resolution!
This week, the House of Representatives will consider two amendments to the FY2011 Continuing Resolution that are critical to libraries – one that would eliminate all the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) funding including Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) funding and another that would halt all funding for Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) orders seeking libraries and bookstore records of U.S. citizens. ...
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
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