Grab a cup of engineering on Second Life

Interesting way to recruit some new engineers using Second Life. Check it out at:

http://dailynews.mcmaster.ca/story.cfm?id=4515

Neat Tool: Podcasts on Higher Ed Topics

Interesting site for ideas on sharing ideas/information literacy in a different format: podcasts.

Check it out: http://www.ed-cast.org/default.aspx

The Secrets RACER Whispers: Our OLA Presentation

Sue McGillivray, RACER, Gloria Jouppien, Monograph Acquisitions Librarian and I presented a session at the Ontario Library Association annual conference on how we can use both interlibrary loans and acquisitions with the ILL tool RACER to develop more user driven collections.

Slide are now available at:
www.scholarsportal.info/vdx/support/project-info/presentations/

Enjoy.

Jeff Trzeciak new Sirsi Dynix Institute Advisory Council Member

SirsiDynix Institute Announces 2007 Advisory Council

Industry leaders tapped to guide future of online professional development forum
HUNTSVILLE, Ala., Feb. 13, 2007 – The SirsiDynix Institute, a forum for professional development in the library community, announced today it has formed an advisory council composed of six well-known library leaders with varied experiences and backgrounds.

Members of the 2007 SirsiDynix Institute Advisory Council include the following: Stephen Abram, vice president of innovation, SirsiDynix; Christine Mackenzie, CEO, Yarra Plenty Regional Library, Melbourne, Australia; Gina Millsap, executive director, Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library, Topeka, Kan.; Anne E.C. Norman, director and state librarian, Delaware Division of Libraries/State Library, Dover, Del.; Jeffrey Trzeciak, university librarian, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada; and David Warren, director, Richland County Public Library, Columbia, S.C.

Abram, who is also chief strategist for the SirsiDynix Institute, explained the purpose of the advisory council: "This talented group of industry leaders is going to help us not only continue the educational work of the SirsiDynix Institute, but also take the program in new directions. This council shares the passion of the Institute for providing free access to industry leaders as a means to spread knowledge to the industry as a whole. Those of us involved with the running of the Institute are truly humbled and grateful for the commitment these individuals have made to further this mission."

Another Job Posting...

Check it out: A marketing, communication and outreach librarian needed at Mac.


REF: #2007/3007 - February 2007

UNIVERSITY LIBRARY
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Marketing, Communications and Outreach Librarian


McMaster University Libraries is seeking a creative, innovative and experienced librarian to provide leadership for the development, delivery and assessment of marketing, communications and outreach activities for the University Library.

This is a full-time continuing appointment reporting to the University Librarian.
The incumbent will promote awareness of the University Library through new Media and Social Software: Web 2.0 Marketing tactics, such as Viral Marketing through the use of Social Media. S/he will also promote an understanding of technology adoption in the libraries by marketing technology-based library initiatives to the university community. It is expected that the individual in this position will be responsible for increasing ties to the campus, local, provincial, and national library communities.
The successful candidate will:
· Develop a wide range of marketing, communications and outreach activities aimed at increasing awareness of library resources, services and facilities on campus and in the Hamilton community.
· Manage and supervise the production of key communications including the library blog and annual report. Also responsible for new initiatives including specialty brochures, research, fundraising/campaign and web communications and targeted marketing materials.
· Provide leadership for outreach to the Hamilton community, establishing formal relationships with area organizations such as the Hamilton Public Library and academic libraries
· Provide leadership for internal communications - Staff newsletters, departmental blogs, Intranet
· Collaborate with the Liaison Coordinator to develop, deliver and evaluate a marketing plan for the library?s new liaison programme.
· Promote general awareness of library trends and issues externally to the campus and Hamilton communities and internally with staff.
· Work with the Development Officer to promote the libraries among our current and potential donors
· Work with campus partners including Public Relations, Development, and Alumni Affairs.
· Work with student groups and student associations to promote awareness of the libraries among our student populations.
· As a Liaison Librarian, collaborate with faculty in designated academic departments and related campus partners (Centre for Leadership in Learning, etc.)
· Provide leadership for and contribute to library-wide projects.
· Research and prepare requests for grant funding in support of library activities.
· Provide Research Help Desk service approximately 4 hours per week. Provide specialized reference / research help service for the designated departments.
· Contribute to the knowledge base of the profession through research, publication, and professional engagement.
The successful candidate must hold a MLS from an ALA-accredited library school or information science program. S/he must also possess a strong knowledge of established and emerging marketing/communications methods and strategies. In particular s/he must demonstrate experience with social networking technologies and new media. The individual must have work experience in academic and public libraries and a record of working within the Ontario library community.

This position is included in the McMaster University Faculty Association (MUFA) for Librarians. The appointment will be made at Level 2 or 3. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. The position includes a competitive and comprehensive benefit package.

The Position Responsibility Statement is available from the Library Human Resources Office. Further information about the Library is available from its web site at http://library.mcmaster.ca/.

Librarians who wish to be considered for this opportunity should send their c.v. with a covering letter and the names of three references to:

Library Human Resources Office
Mills Memorial Library, Room 209
1280 Main Street West
Hamilton, Ontario L8S 4L6
Phone: 905-525-9140 ext. 24722
Fax: 905-522-0691
E-mail: libjobs@mcmaster.ca


All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be considered first for this position. McMaster University is strongly committed to employment equity within its community and to recruiting a diverse faculty and staff. The University encourages applications from all qualified candidates, including women, members of visible minorities, Aboriginal persons, members of sexual minorities and persons with disabilities.

Visit from the Xerox Canada Librarian

Yesterday I had a chance to host a visit from Carolyne Sidey, Xerox Librarian. Her summary of the day has been posted on her blog: http://carolyne-stuff.blogspot.com/2007/02/my-visit-to-mcmaster-university.html

Check it out.

Cool Hamilton Article about US!

Full spread article on McMaster and the 2.0 world. Check it out in pdf:

http://ulatmac.wordpress.com/files/2007/02/g4.pdf

Are Librarians Totally Obsolete?

Interesting "other side of the coin" article for one and all to comment on....

https://univmail.cis.mcmaster.ca/Redirect/www.degreetutor.com/library/adult-continued-education/librarians-needed