1. [archives] Job: Records manager position at the University of Wisconsin-Madison
2. [archives] Job Postings
3. 2009 SLA Research Grants
4. [sla-csap] Paid Summer Internship at South Carolina Political Collections
5. [sla-csap] Position announcement: Preservation Services Librarian, SOLINET, Atlanta, Georgia
Subject: [archives] Job: Records manager position at the University of Wisconsin-Madison
The University of Wisconsin-Madison is recruiting for the position of campus records officer. The position is responsible for the records program at UW-Madison and reports to the Director of the University Archives. This is a state classified professional position analogous to records officer positions in other state agencies. For more information and the application process please see: http://www.ohr.wisc.edu/COB/RECORDSOFFICER_0900856.htm <https://tmail.utk.edu/exchweb/bin/redir.asp?URL=http://www.ohr.wisc.edu/COB/RECORDSOFFICER_0900856.htm>
David Null, Director, University Archives, UW-Madison
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Subject: [archives] Job Postings
Project Catalog Coordinators (2) - York, PA, USA
http://www.museumprofessionals.org/forum/registrar-collections-jobs/3644-pro <https://tmail.utk.edu/exchweb/bin/redir.asp?URL=http://www.museumprofessionals.org/forum/registrar-collections-jobs/3644-pro> ject-catalog-coordinators-2-york-pa-usa.html
Archive Care Assistant/Picture Researcher - London, England, UK
http://www.museumprofessionals.org/forum/archivist-jobs/3630-archive-care-as <https://tmail.utk.edu/exchweb/bin/redir.asp?URL=http://www.museumprofessionals.org/forum/archivist-jobs/3630-archive-care-as> sistant-picture-researcher-london-england-uk.html
Manager of Collection Development & Archives - Thousand Oaks, CA, USA
http://www.museumprofessionals.org/forum/archivist-jobs/3650-manager-collect <https://tmail.utk.edu/exchweb/bin/redir.asp?URL=http://www.museumprofessionals.org/forum/archivist-jobs/3650-manager-collect> ion-development-archives-thousand-oaks-ca-usa.html
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SLA RESEARCH GRANTS 2009
The Special Libraries Association (SLA) has posted its 2009 SLA Research Grant guidelines and application materials at http://www.sla.org/SLAresearchgrant/ <https://tmail.utk.edu/exchweb/bin/redir.asp?URL=http://www.sla.org/content/learn/scholarship/researchgrant/index.cfm> . SLA supports two types of proposals.
* Research projects focused on the needs and concerns of information professionals in special libraries and related venues, with its current focus being on evidence-based practice, as in the Special Libraries Association (SLA) Research Statement, "Putting Our Knowledge to Work" (www.sla.org/researchstatement <https://tmail.utk.edu/exchweb/bin/redir.asp?URL=http://www.sla.org/researchstatement> ). Awards may be granted up to $25,000.
* Projects which directly benefit the operations of SLA and its units, by furthering the scientific, literary and educational purpose for which the association is organized and operated. Awards may be granted up to $10,000.
This focus on evidence-based practice includes but is not limited to the following topics and approaches:
Impact of Information Professionals;
Roles of Information Professionals within organizations;
Current/User Issues;
Core Competencies;
Measures of Productivity and Value;
Client/User Satisfaction Measures;
Grant applications are evaluated by SLA's Research & Development Committee based on the purpose and objectives of the proposed project within the context of evidence-based practice, the significance of the topic to the profession, the project's methodology, qualifications of staff, and the appropriateness of the project's budget and timetable.
Research should focus on the demand for increased professional competence and accountability through consciously and consistently making professional-level decisions that are based on the strongest evidence of what works best for our clients. Areas in which evidence-based practice may be applied are listed in SLA's revised Competencies for Information Professionals of the 21st Century (www.sla.org/competencies <https://tmail.utk.edu/exchweb/bin/redir.asp?URL=http://www.sla.org/competencies> ) and include selection and acquisition of information resources, methods of information access, selection and use of information technologies, and management of library and information services. Research techniques that support these competencies include: benchmarking, program evaluation, quality management, performance measurement, identifying best practices, and operations research.
The focus of Association operation projects should be on projects which directly benefit the operations of SLA and its members. They should focus on projects which can be adapted for wider use within SLA's community, and may include publications, study grants, continuing education programs, public awareness activities, special studies and reports, and information dissemination efforts.
Application Information
The grant is announced internationally. A new solicitation for applicants is made each year. Application materials are available on SLA's website at http://www.sla.org/SLAresearchgrant/ <https://tmail.utk.edu/exchweb/bin/redir.asp?URL=http://www.sla.org/content/learn/scholarship/researchgrant/index.cfm> or by contacting: Director, Information Center, Special Libraries Association, 331 S. Patrick Street, Alexandria, VA 22314-3501, USA; E-mail: [log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]> .
Timetable
March 2009
Application materials are made available.
August 3, 2009
Deadline for submission of the proposal and application form to SLA
December 2009
Notification of award decision.
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Subject: [archives] Paid Summer Internship at South Carolina Political
Collections
South Carolina Political Collections (SCPC), a unit of the University of South Carolina libraries, offers a summer internship with a stipend of $2,250. The internship is awarded to a qualified graduate student enrolled in an archival education program outside of South Carolina.
SCPC is a nationally recognized repository collecting the papers of individuals and organizations impacting on government, politics and society, chiefly in the post-World War II era. Holdings include personal papers, the archives of organizations such as the state Democratic and Republican parties, visual materials, audio and video recordings, and electronic records. For more information visit our website at http://www.sc.edu/library/scpc/ <https://tmail.utk.edu/exchweb/bin/redir.asp?URL=http://www.sc.edu/library/scpc/> .
Intern projects usually require a minimum of 135 hours of labor and will vary depending on current SCPC needs and the interests of the intern. Typical internships require arranging and describing a smaller collection or a series within a major collection, analyzing preservation needs within a
collection and performing simple conservation work, outreach efforts such as
helping to create actual and/or virtual exhibits, and the transcription and
editing of oral history interviews.
Application deadline is the 1st of May. For more information see:
http://www.sc.edu/library/scpc/internpaid.html <https://tmail.utk.edu/exchweb/bin/redir.asp?URL=http://www.sc.edu/library/scpc/internpaid.html> .
We strive to make this a good educational experience that will build on the
intern's resume.
Herb Hartsook
Herbert J. Hartsook, Director
South Carolina Political Collections
University of South Carolina Libraries
Columbia, SC 29208
803-777-0577 Fax 803-777-0582
www.sc.edu/library/scpc/ <https://tmail.utk.edu/exchweb/bin/redir.asp?URL=http://www.sc.edu/library/scpc/>
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Subject: [archives] Position announcement: Preservation Services Librarian,
SOLINET, Atlanta, Georgia
Please excuse cross-posting.
The Southeastern Library Network, Inc. (SOLINET), soon to be Lyrasis on
April 1, 2009, is currently seeking a creative preservation professional
for a Preservation Services Librarian position. Under the direction of
the Preservation Services Manager, the Preservation Services Librarian
will be responsible for providing outreach, education, and information
on the preservation of analog and digital collections in libraries,
archives and other cultural institutions. The Preservation Services
Librarian will continue the efforts to increase the preservation
infrastructure in the Southeast and promote preservation on a regional
and national level. The Preservation Services Librarian position is
funded by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH),
Division of Preservation and Access.
Responsibilities include: develop in-depth knowledge of members' needs
and preservation trends, design and deliver educational programming
(including web-based and face-to-face classes, hands-on training, and
formal presentations), provide formal and informal preservation
consultations for libraries and archives, write articles for
publications and SOLINET's website, provide preservation information and
reference services, and collaborate with and participate in local,
state, regional, and national preservation organizations.
A successful Preservation Services Librarian will have broad knowledge
of preservation in libraries and/or archives, experience in designing
and delivering training and presentations, excellent interpersonal and
oral/written communication skills, strong problem-solving skills, the
ability to work effectively in a team environment, and the ability and
willingness to travel frequently.
A minimum of two years of specialized preservation education or work
experience is required. Education or experience with disaster
preparedness and recovery is highly desired. Knowledge of current trends
in digital preservation and access is desired. An MLS or similar
advanced degree is desired.
Send letter of application, resume and salary requirements to: Human
Resources Manager; SOLINET; Suite 200; 1438 West Peachtree St NW;
Atlanta, GA 30309-2955. Fax: 404-892-7879. E-mail: [log in to unmask]
An Equal Opportunity Employer
http://www.solinet.net/ <https://tmail.utk.edu/exchweb/bin/redir.asp?URL=http://www.solinet.net/>
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