LIBRARY NEWS
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*Effective November 20, Adam Wead accepted the position of Circulation Assistant Supervisor/Assistant Stacks Supervisor in the Cook Music Library at IU-Bloomington. Prior to accepting this position, Adam was a Graduate Teaching Assistant at Peabody Institute of Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD. He also worked as a waiter in a restaurant for a year. He is working on a Doctorate in Music.
*I am pleased to announce that Yolanda Cooper-Birdine, Libraries Human Resources, has won the 2000 Staff Merit Award for professional/administrative staff from the Bloomington campus. Each year, there are two winners in each staff classification. Yolanda will receive a $1,000 cash award. Ken Gros Louis will host a reception for all of the winners in the Frangipani room in the IMU on Wednesday, November 29 at 3:30 p.m.
Please join me in congratulating Yolanda on this wonderful accomplishment.
Suzanne E. Thorin
Ruth Lilly University Dean of University Libraries
Head of Library Information Technology at Indiana University South Bend. Primary responsibility for leading the Library in planning and developing all automation activities. Works with other staff to investigate, evaluate, and recommend appropriate library information technology innovations. Responsible for the implementation and maintenance of electronic systems and local database programs; supervises one part-time technician. Provides training and consultation in new technologies. Serves as liaison with the campus Office of Information Technologies and the IU Library Information Technology Services in Bloomington and Indianapolis. Will also participate in providing general reference services approximately 7 hours/week plus serving in the weekend rotation (approximately one day/month). Reports to the Director of Library Services. Required: ALA-MLS. Demonstrated expertise in working with desktop computers, networks, cd-rom LAN, the Internet, and other emerging technologies. Ability to plan, organize, implement, and evaluate specific projects. Ability to work well as a team member and independently; relates effectively with varied clientele. Strong service orientation and interest in library users' values and needs. Knowledge of print and electronic reference sources. Must possess strong oral and written communication skills and a sense of humor. Must be able to meet the responsibilities of a tenure track appointment. Preferred: degree or significant experience in computer science or related field and relevant experience in an academic library. Twelve month appointment beginning no later than July 1, 2001 will be at the Assistant Librarian rank.
Salary: $33,500 - $40,000.
Review of applications will begin January 8 and will continue until filled.
Send letter of application with resume and letters from three current
references to:
Linda Fisher, Head of Government Publications,
Franklin D. Schurz Library, Indiana University South Bend,
P.O. Box 7111, South Bend, IN 46634
or to Lfisher@iusb.edu Fax: (219)
237-4472.
IUSB is committed to employing quality faculty who will enhance the rich diversity of our academic community.
*New Employee Reception at IU Bloomington
The Libraries Human Resources Office and the Faculty/Staff Development Committee would like to invite all Bloomington Libraries staff and librarians to a reception honoring new library employees:
Date: November 28, 2000
Time: 2:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Place: Third Floor Staff Lounge of the Main Library
Please join us for refreshments and in giving our new colleagues a warm Hoosier welcome!
*2000 Library Holiday Party at IU Bloomington
WHEN: Wednesday, December 6, 2000
TIME: 3:30-4:30 PM
PLACE: Main Library Staff Lounge, IU Bloomington
Please join us for a holiday celebration---food, music, and Santa!
We are relying on volunteers to supply delicious refreshments for the party.
If you are planning to provide a baked good, or wish to donate money towards the punch and extra trimmings, please send this form to Suzann Westerfield in Libraries Human Resources (sleaster@indiana.edu) by November 30th.
NAME:_________________________________________________________________
DEPT:_________________________________ PHONE:_________________________
TYPE OF FOOD ITEM:____________________________________________________
MONEY DONATION?____________________(yes or no)
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SURPRISES FROM SANTA
If you are bringing your child to the holiday party on December 6th, that child will receive a gift from Santa - all you have to do is fill out this form and return it to Suzann Westerfield (sleaster@indiana.edu), Libraries Human Resources no later than November 30th.
YOUR NAME___________________________________________________________
CHILD NAME___________________________________ AGE___________________
CHILD NAME___________________________________ AGE___________________
CHILD NAME___________________________________ AGE___________________
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DOOR PRIZE DONATIONS
We hope to give away really great door prizes this year. We are asking for donations for these prizes. If you would like to contribute a hand made gift or would like to donate something else, please let us know. Let Carole Williams (caawilli@indiana.edu), Library Administration, know by November 30 and bring the door prizes in by December 5th.
NAME:_________________________________________________________________
DOOR PRIZE DONATION:________________________________________________
We hope to see you all there!
---2000 Holiday Party Committee
New Employee Reception
Tuesday, November 28
2:30-3:30 p.m.
3rd Floor Staff Lounge
IU Bloomington
BLFC Budgetary Advisory Committee
Wednesday, November 29
10:30-Noon
Ground Floor Conference Room
IU Bloomington
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