Pages

Wednesday, January 18, 2012

Intern / Visiting Professional Programme, International Criminal Court Library


To Whom It May Concern:

Here at the Library of the International Criminal Court (ICC), we would to encourage library students, librarians or experienced researchers to apply for any of the internship or visiting professionals sessions this year. In that respect, we would appreciate if you could forward the below information to your network or database.

Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Kind regards,
Marcelo Rodriguez
(egresado de la Universidad de Puerto Rico, Recinto de Río Piedras ;))

ICC Library / CPI Bibliothèque
ext. 9585
HV1114
Library opening hours / d'heures d'ouverture de la bibliothèque:
Monday to Thursday / Du lundi au jeudi: 10.00-12.00 ;14.00-16.30
Friday / Le vendredi:                             13.00-17.00


Intern / Visiting Professional Programme, International Criminal Court Library

The Library is looking for interns/visiting professionals for 2012-2013, as part of the International Criminal Court’s (ICC) internship and visiting professional programme: http://www.icc-cpi.int/Menus/ICC/Recruitment/Internships+and+Visiting+professionals/
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Within the limits of delegated authority, the incumbent will perform the following duties:
1. Assists the Chief Librarian with providing a reference and circulation service to members of the Court
2. Undertakes cataloguing and classification assignments under the direction of the Cataloguing Librarian.
3. Assists the Chief Librarian and library staff with library projects such as:
- Bibliographic research and Collection Development
- Development and updating of the intranet/internet
- Development of marketing strategies
- Delivery of training
- Drafting of reports, correspondence, publications and grant applications
Qualifications: 
The ideal candidate should have the following required qualifications:
- Postgraduate qualifications in library science or in the process of completing such qualifications. These qualifications are usually referred to as a Masters in Library Science (MLS) or a Masters in Information Science (MLIS) or an equivalent postgraduate diploma. Library science students wishing to gain field experience as part of their course component are welcome to apply.
- Specialization in law librarianship or information technology.
- Demonstrated interest in international law, particularly international criminal law, and legal research.
- Experience or interest in reference or technical services is desirable.
- Working knowledge of English and French
All candidates, regardless of nationality, are potentially eligible for the unpaid internships.
Additional information : 
The internship and visiting professional programme is offered for 3 month and 6 month periods, although the Library would prefer candidates available for 6 months. Internships are intended for candidates 35 years of age or under. The visiting professional programme is for candidates over 35.
The Library is part of the Registry branch so please complete the application form for the Registry.
Organization web site: 
Application URL: 
Apply by email: 
Application deadline: 
May 1 2012  and 1 November 2012  (same time each year)
How to apply: 
To apply for an internship or visiting professional position in the Library, please complete the Registry Internship Application Form, located at:
http://www.icc-cpi.int/Menus/ICC/Recruitment/Internships+and+Visiting+professionals/
Applications can be sent by mail, facsimile or in electronic format.
To send an application by mail, please send it to the following Mailing Address:
International Criminal Court
Internship and Visiting Professional Programme
Post Office Box 19519
2500 CM The Hague
The Netherlands
Applications can be sent by facsimile to the following number +31 (0)70 515 8558
Applications can also be sent in electronic format to the following address:
Internship-Visitingprofessional.Programme@icc-cpi.int

Tuesday, January 17, 2012

Inside the Recruiter's Head: What He's Really Asking You During the Interview

Inside the Recruiter's Head: What He's Really Asking You During the Interview

by Mashable's    


Enhanced by Zemanta

Wednesday, January 11, 2012

The Future of History Is on Facebook

The Future of History Is on Facebook

When University of Nevada librarian Donnelyn Curtis set up fictitious Facebook accounts for two students from the 1910s, she was just trying to help local history become “a little more relevant” for students. But the profiles have gone viral, and become a celebrated example of the historical opportunities provided by social media. [To read more, please click on the headlines above.]
Enhanced by Zemanta

Tuesday, January 10, 2012

Start the New Year with Librarian Libations | Librarian Libations

Start the New Year with Librarian Libations | Librarian Libations


You are invited to the first Librarian Libations of 2012! Come start the year off right by meeting fellow librarians and students from other organizations and schools in the NY Metro area.
Please join us on Friday, January 13th for drinks, conversation and networking with current and aspiring librarians. Together with our friends at The Beauty Bar and We Are Librarians, this event aims to bring together smartypants from all disciplines to talk shop and job opportunities. Be sure to leave your business card so you can be contacted about future events.
  • What: Librarian Libations
  • Where: Beauty Bar, 231 E. 14th Street between 2nd and 3rd Avenues in Manhattan
  • When: Friday, January 13, 2012 from 6:00pm-9:00pm
Hope everyone had a wonderful holiday break. See you on Friday!
Enhanced by Zemanta

Monday, January 9, 2012

61 Non-Librarian Jobs for LIS Grads

61 Non-Librarian Jobs for LIS Grads

Posted by: Mia Breitkopf



At the beginning of the semester, way  back in September 2011 when I’d only been in library school for a few weeks, I blogged about job opportunities for library and information science grads. I was pleasantly surprised by the options available to those with a master’s degree in library and information science (MLIS). I wrote about a few of the career paths that seemed most interesting to me, like being my own boss as an independent research consultant (like our own Professor of Practice Jill Hurst-Wahl), and working with a historic collection at a unique place like The Rosenbach Museum & Library in Philadelphia, PA. [Please click headline to read full blog post.]

Enhanced by Zemanta

Tuesday, January 3, 2012

NY's Libraries: Essential

NY's Libraries: Essential





What’s life like on a typical day at your library? Wouldn’t you like to document just how busy and essential your library is with statistics, pictures, videos and user comments?
Then join New York’s libraries and participate in SNAPSHOTNY: A Day in the Life of a Library by collecting statistics, comments, and photographs/videos from one day to provide tangible proof that libraries consistently provide invaluable services to our communities, in our schools and on our college campuses.
See all the PHOTOS we have received: HERE
See all the STATISTICS we have received: HERE
View all the VIDEOS we have received: HERE
Read our PRESS RELEASE: HERE 

Ready to join? Then pick a day and collect statistics on:
  • How many patron visits?
  • How many people used your public computers?
  • How many reference questions did your staff answer?
  • How many children participated in programs (including school visits as well as library-sponsored programs)?
  • How many adults participated in programs?
  • What was the total circulation for the day?
  • How many hits did your website receive?
And then click HERE to fill in the survey so we can collect your data.




Enhanced by Zemanta

Handheld Librarian VI | Program

Handheld Librarian VI | Program


Mobile solutions for libraries that work!

Our efficient one day conference, February 1, will feature presentations from your peers, along with two keynotes from respected thought leaders in the library world.
Michael Stephens
Michael Stephens, Assistant Professor in the School of Library and Information Science at San Jose State University, will address the conference in the morning. His research focuses on use of emerging technologies in libraries and technology learning programs. He currently writes the monthly column “Office Hours” in Library Journal exploring issues, ideas and emerging trends in library and information science education. Stephens has spoken about emerging technologies, innovation, and libraries to audiences in over 26 states and in five countries, including a 2009 speaking/research tour of Australia.
Stephen Abram
Our afternoon keynote features Stephen Abram. Stephen has over 30 years in libraries as a practicing librarian and in the information industry. He has visited hundreds of libraries in many different countries and is uniquely positioned to spark ideas and insights. Stephen is currently Vice President, Strategic Partnerships and Markets at Gale Cengage in Toronto, Canada. He has been Vice President Innovation for SirsiDynix and the Chief Strategist for the SirsiDynix Institute, VP of Corporate Development for Micromedia ProQuest, and Publisher Electronic Information for Thompson.
Enhanced by Zemanta

Thursday, December 29, 2011

Feeding Your Reading Life - The Book Whisperer - Education Week Teacher

Feeding Your Reading Life - The Book Whisperer - Education Week Teacher


The Book Whisperer


Donalyn Miller
Donalyn Miller is a 6th grade language arts teacher in Texas who is said to have a "gift": She can turn even the most reluctant (or, in her words, "dormant") readers into students who can't put their books down. Donalyn is the author of The Book Whisperer: Awakening the Inner Reader in Every Child (Jossey-Bass/Education Week Press). She first appeared in teachermagazine.org in the popular"Creating Readers" Ask The Mentor column. She writes about how to inspire and motivate student readers, and responds to issues facing teachers and other leaders in the literacy field.



Enhanced by Zemanta

Tuesday, December 27, 2011

Library Student Journal

Library Student Journal :  International -- Peer-reviewed--Open source

Library Student Journal ISSN: 1931-6100

Library Student Journal was founded in 2006 by Masters students in the Department of Library and Information Studies at the University at Buffalo. Its authors, readers, and editorial board members include future Library and Information Science (LIS) practitioners around the world. We publish papers on topics of interest to the LIS field as broadly defined. LSJ is divided into four sections: 1. Articles - peer-reviewed research and literature reviews 2. Essay - less-formal papers of a personal or informational nature 3. Editorials - opinion pieces of any length 4. Reviews - reviews of recently published or commonly used LIS books.


Enhanced by Zemanta

Thursday, December 22, 2011

2011 I Love My Librarian Award Ceremony (YouTube)


The 2011 Carnegie Corporation of New York/ New York Times I Love My Librarian Award Ceremony, was held December 8 at The Times Center in New York City with more than 300 guests in attendance.
Enhanced by Zemanta

[IFLA-L] Blue Shield 2nd Statement on Egypt



20 December 2011

As the altercations in Egypt endure, and following the recent damages suffered by the Institut d'Egypte in Cairo, the Blue Shield expresses its great concern regarding the safeguarding of the country's invaluable cultural heritage amidst the ongoing turmoil, and wishes to recall the importance of the Arab Republic of Egypt as repository of the world's collective memory. The recent events in Cairo have given reason for new alarm. The Blue Shield and the world heritage community bemoan the loss of lives that took place during the events and the damages the disaster has entailed.

The 12-hour fire, which broke out during clashes near the building on 17 December 2011, gravely endangered the manuscripts and other rare documents housed within. Out of a collection of about 200,000 manuscripts, journals and books, which date as far back as the 16th century, many documents - some of them considered very precious on a historical level - had been salvaged and can be restored.

The Institut d'Egypte was established by Napoleon Bonaparte in 1798 and housed, among many other valuable documents, the records of Napoleon's 1798-1801 Egyptian Campaign. Amongst these, an original copy of the 20-volume Description de l'Egypte.

In keeping with its mandate to protect cultural heritage in times of conflict and political crisis, the Blue Shield wishes to support UNESCO's efforts to raise public awareness on the importance of the protection of heritage in general, and that of the Institut d'Egypte in particular:

What's happening after burning the Egyptian Scientific Institute

What's happening after burning the Egyptian Scientific Institute

Dear all,

I would like to thank all of you for your response to my post on burning the Egyptian Scientific Institute. I really appreciate every message I received about this issue. Today, I would like to share with you a new report by Cybrarians about what's happening after burning the Egyptian Scientific Institute, this report follows up the efforts that started to save the library collections and its restoration. It also has exclusive photos inside the National Library of Egypt where the restoration process is running.

You can access the report at this link: http://bit.ly/uR82Jt .

Best regards


Mahmoud Khalifa
President, Cybrarians: The Arabic Portal for Librarianship and Information
M.A., Information Science, Cairo University
Cel: +2 012 2489 4472
Tel: +2 02 2797 2695
moud@cybrarians.org
http://www.cybrarians.org
\
Enhanced by Zemanta

Wednesday, December 21, 2011

Summer program : Southern Miss British Studies Program


In summer 2012, the Southern Miss British Studies Program, one of the oldest and largest study-abroad programs in the U.S., will offer a course in Library & Information Science.  Spend a month with us in the United Kingdom, June 28 – July 29, 2012, earning 6 hours of credit while learning about interesting, historic libraries, archives and special collections. Distinguished British librarians, archivists, and information specialists will provide lectures and behind-the-scenes tours in a variety of British libraries, museums, and archives.

Students will have the opportunity to accompany faculty to sites around London and Edinburgh as well as day trips to Stratford-upon-Avon and Oxford.  Students will have time to explore sites of interest on their own or to see a play at Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre, the National Theatre or the Old Vic Theatre, all within walking distance on the South Bank of the Thames.  King’s College Dorm on Stamford Street is a short distance from Waterloo Station, where you may catch the tube to Leicester Square theatre district, Paddington Station, or King’s Cross Station, site of Harry Potter’s “Platform 9¾.”

The Southern Miss School of Library and Information Science is accredited by the American Library Association and students from other ALA-accredited programs from across North America as well as Hawaii have participated.  Information about course requirements is available online at:  http://www.usm.edu/slis/British.htm
To see additional photos of British Studies, connect with me on Facebook:

More information about the British Studies Program and application are available online:


--
Teresa S. Welsh, Ph.D.
Associate Professor, Library & Information Science
The University of Southern Mississippi
118 College Drive #5146
Hattiesburg, MS 39406-0001
Information Literacy in the Digital Age: An Evidence-Based Approach
by T.S. Welsh and M.S. Wright (Chandos, 2010)
http://www.neal-schuman.com/bdetail.php?isbn=9781843345152
http://www.woodheadpublishing.com/en/book.aspx?bookID=1987&ChandosTitle=1

British Summer Studies LIS Course, Summer 2012
http://www.usm.edu/slis/British.htm




2011 I Love My Librarian Award Follow-up from ALA.


 Thank you for attending the
2011 I Love My Librarian Award

We hope you agree that it was an inspirational evening with the 10 winners and the 300 librarians, guests and friends from the New York Metro area. 

If you’d like to relive the evening, check out:

Caroline Kennedy: http://tinyurl.com/6wqjm7o
Vartan Gregorian: http://tinyurl.com/7r5tr72

Video of the award ceremony:

Photos from the award ceremony:

Short video interviews with the 10 winners:

FREE Lecture Thursday, January 19th, 2012 : THE JEWISH CORE: What does it mean to be a Jew after modernity? A LIVE DIALOGUE BETWEEN Dr. David Ellenson and Dr. Daniel Gordis MODERATED BY Rabbi Alfredo F. Borodowski, PhD

We invite you to a lecture. Please feel free to share this message with anyone who might be interested.



THE JEWISH CORE: What does it mean to be a Jew after modernity? A LIVE DIALOGUE BETWEEN Dr. David Ellenson and Dr. Daniel Gordis MODERATED BY Rabbi Alfredo F. Borodowski, PhD

Rabbi David Ellenson, Dr. Daniel Gordis

Thursday, January 19, 2012

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

1 East 65th Street

New York, NY 10065

FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

More information: http://www.adultjewishlearning.org/pdf2/Winter2012.pdf

Join us in celebrating the publication of Dr. Ellenson and Dr. Gordis’ new book, Pledges of Jewish Allegiance: Conversion, Law, and Policy-Making in Nineteenth- and Twentieth-Century Orthodox Responsa.This exciting public dialogue will feature two of the most influential Jewish scholars of our day, Dr. David Ellenson and Dr. Daniel Gordis. Probe the challenges to Jewish self-definition in the modern period by examining a wide array of legal opinions on conversion and intermarriage, written by nineteenth- and twentieth-century Orthodox rabbis in Europe, the United States, and Israel, and discover how these rabbinic decisions are, in fact, attempts to define policy for Judaism in the modern period.

Elizabeth F. Stabler

Librarian

Stettenheim Library

Temple Emanu-El

1 East 65th Street

New York, NY 10065
 

New Librarians Global Connection: best practices, models and recommendations

Librarian Costume
Image by Librarian Avenger via Flickr

“New Librarians Global Connection: best practices, models and recommendations“
“New Librarians Global Connection: best practices, models and recommendations“ is a new series of free quarterly webinars on issues of interest to new librarians, models of library associations and library schools working with new professionals, and groups by and for librarians. The free webinars are presented by IFLA Continuing Professional Development and Workplace Learning  and IFLA New Professionals Special Interest Group in partnership with ALA.
Below, the date and time of the first webinar. Save the date!
January 17, 2011
2:00 p.m. CST
3:00 p.m. EST
8:00 p.m. CET
7:00 a.m. EDT (next day)
World Clock
Instructions for Registration: Coming soon!
Speakers:
Dr. Alex Byrne, New South Wales State Librarian and Chief Executive of the State Library NSW in Australia. IFLA President 2005-2007. Highlighting the topics: LIS school curriculum, gained skills and degrees vs. “the reality” at work. Bridging the gap between theory and practice. How to deal with generational differences at work?
Janice Lachance, J.D., CEO of the Special Libraries Association. Featuring a model of a library association’s work with new professionals in various regions of the globe.
JP Porcaro, Head of Library Acquisitions and Technological Discovery at New Jersey City University. Co-founder of ALA Think Tank, and originator of the Make It Happen philosophy for librarians. Featuring a group by and for librarians.
Future webinars
Come back to this page and stay tuned for announcements of future webinars. Speakers featured in upcoming webinars include:
Kay Raseroka, IFLA President 2003-2005
Maureen Sullivan, ALA President Elect
Barbara Ford, Director, Mortenson Center for International Library Programs, ALA President 1997-1998
Jukka Pennanen and Mace Ojala, Cycling for Libraries
Rachel Bickley, LIS New Professionals Network
The series explore useful topics to help new professionals at various stages of their career, including:
·         LIS school curriculum, gained skills and degrees vs. “the reality” at work. Bridging the gap between theory and practice. How to deal with generational differences at work?
·         Mentoring and best practices including pros and cons of different approaches like peer-to-peer, and classical mentor-mentee relationships.
·         How to develop leadership skills as a new professional: programs, mentoring, learning by doing. Working abroad, leaving your home country.
·         Continuing Professional Development for new professionals, how to stay up to date from the very start even if conditions at work (funding/permission to attend conferences, support with writing articles, etc.) are not the best.
The webinars will be recorded and made available at a later date.
Questions and requests for information:
Loida Garcia-Febo
Coordinator of the series
loidagarciafebo~AT~gmail.com



Loida Garcia-Febo
ALA Chair, Committee on Membership Meetings
ALA Councilor-at-Large http://www.ala.org/ala/aboutala/governance/council/index.cfm

IFLA CPDWL Standing Committee http://www.ifla.org/cpdwl/standing-committee
IFLA New Professionals SIG http://www.ifla.org/new-professionals
REFORMA Past President http://www.reforma.org/index.asp


Coordinator, New Americans Program
Queens Library, 89-11 Merrick Blvd., Jamaica, N.Y. 11432
phone: 1 + 718-990-8569; fax: 1 + 718-990-8626
-------------------------------------------------------
http://loidagarciafebo.wordpress.com/
http://www.youtube.com/Loidagarciafebo
Enhanced by Zemanta

IFLA FAIFA Chair on the burning of the Egyptian Scientific Institute of Cairo


Dear Colleagues
Recent postings on IFLA-L have shown that many of us are increasingly concerned about the situation of libraries in Egypt and other countries in the Middle East, particularly since the burning of the Egyptian Scientific Institute of Cairo on December 17th.  The FAIFE committee shares these concerns and wishes to publicly state its support for all Egyptian libraries, librarians and library users during this time of tension, and reaffirm the principles of free access to information and freedom of expression that are core values of the librarians worldwide. The committee would ask the Egyptian authorities and, more broadly, the Egyptian people to protect libraries from any damage and to create the conditions for librarians to help serve their users who now, more than ever, need access to both contemporary information and cultural heritage.
FAIFE has paid particular attention to the experiences of librarians in the Middle East in the past twelve months. A Spotlight by our Egyptian colleague Mahmoud Khalifa, focused on the use of information during the Arab Spring (http://www.ifla.org/en/publications/the-role-of-information-technology-in-defeating-the-arab-regimes-facebook-2-0-arab-pres). Former FAIFE Committee member Shawky Salem shared his diary of the 18 days that proceeded the fall of the Mubarak government (http://www.ifla.org/en/news/exclusive-faife-committee-member-s-report-from-egypt). Both Shawky Salem and the Director of the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, Dr. Ismail Serageldin, spoke at the FAIFE session at the WLIC in Puerto Rico where their presentations were very well received. Dr. Serageldin himself made a statement on the IFLA website (where you can also find other news links regarding Egypt: http://www.ifla.org/en/news/statement-from-ismail-serageldin-director-of-the-library-of-alexandria-egypt). Furthermore, IFLA, in its role as a member of the International Committee of the Blue Shield, spoke out against the destruction of cultural institutions such as libraries through statements on both Egypt (http://www.ifla.org/en/news/blue-shield-statement-on-egypt) and Libya (http://www.ifla.org/en/news/blue-shield-statement-on-libya). At present IFLA, along with other Blue Shield members such as the International Council on Archives (ICA) and the international Council of Museums (ICOM), and UNESCO, is participating in discussions regarding the safeguarding of cultural heritage in Yemen and Syria. We work as hard as we can with our partners on these issues to share resources, information and expertise.
Nevertheless, if the sad events of December 17th tell us anything, it is that cultural disasters that involve libraries, whether they are pre-mediated or accidental, are sadly still common, and that institutions can often become victims of societal unrest quite out of the blue. We are now working with our colleagues in the Blue Shield, along with the staff of our regional office in the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, to gather more information on the unfolding situation, and will endeavour to report back to IFLA-L when we have a better idea of the extent of the damage at the Egyptian Scientific Institute and other institutions caught up in the turmoil. In the meantime, I refer you to Danielle Mincio from the Preservation and Conservation’s excellent post on the situation which was previously sent to the IFLA-L list. 

Yours Sincerely, 
Kai Ekholm, FAIFE Chair


Enhanced by Zemanta

Tuesday, December 20, 2011

The Hopeful Workplace | Infopeople

The Hopeful Workplace | Infopeople:  FREE Webinar



Tuesday, January 17, 2012
Start Time:
Pacific - 12 PM, Mountain - 1 PM, Central - 2 PM, Eastern - 3 PM
Presenter: : George Needham and Joan Frye Williams

There’s a fair amount of doom and gloom out in library land, but futurist Joan Frye Williams and strategist George Needham are having none of it! These passionate library advocates believe that dealing with desperate economic times need not make us desperate.
In this upbeat webinar, George and Joan will explore how we can get out of the rat race that says “do more with less” and shift our focus to hope-engendering ways to “do different with less.” They’ll offer practical techniques for improving your own job satisfaction and moving your organization in a more positive direction.
Tune in to learn how we can all support each other, build trust and confidence, and develop services that recapture that feeling of success for ourselves and our communities.
This one-hour webinar will be of interest to anyone in the library community who wants to see libraries move forward, including library staff, volunteers, friends, trustees, and commissioners.
Webinars are free of charge and registration is only done on the day of the event on the WebEx server. No passwords are required.
Do you require an accommodation for an Infopeople webinar? For this service, please complete and submit a request form at least 72 hours before the webinar: Request Form

Enhanced by Zemanta

Egyptian Institute video