Congratulations Elmhurst College!

From ACRL:

The A.C. Buehler Library at Elmhurst College is the winner of this year's "ACRL Excellence in Academic Libraries Award" in the college category. Elmhurst College impressed the selection committee with its strategic planning initiatives and focus on student engagement." Buehler Library demonstrated an excellent program for outreach to classroom faculty and articulated the link between library planning and activities to the institution's strategic plan," Todaro noted. "The selection committee admired the integration of gaming into student engagement activities, along with the library's focus on student development programs and services.""We are delighted to have been selected for this year's award," said Susan Swords Steffen, Director of the Library at Elmhurst College. "We have been successful in creating an excellent library because everyone is committed to flexibility, risk taking, pitching in when and where they are needed and embracing new challenges and opportunities as they arise. I am proud and pleased to work with this fine group of library professionals who have worked hard to create an excellent library for the students and faculty of Elmhurst College: a library that is central to the life of the college and a model for small college libraries."

Web Services Librarian (Dominican University)

Dominican University’s Rebecca Crown Library seeks an innovative and user-oriented Web Services Librarian. The successful candidate works both independently and collaboratively to lead the development, implementation and evaluation of existing and future web resources and online services. These resources include the Library’s web site, portal, electronic subscriptions and other resources as required. Responsibilities also include providing reference service, participating in the Library instruction program, and serving as liaison to one or more academic departments. This is a tenure-track faculty position. For more information on this position, requirements and application process, go to http://www.dom.edu/library/leo.html.

Archivist and Special Collections Librarian (Dominican University)

Dominican University’s Rebecca Crown Library seeks an innovative and user-oriented Archivist and Special Collections Librarian. The successful candidate works both independently and collaboratively to manage the Archives and Special Collections unit of the Crown Library, including acquisitions; collection maintenance, technical services (as required), reference, outreach, policy creation and instruction. As the Library’s primary expert in Archives management and the history of Dominican University, provides specialized assistance in these subject areas and promotes library services. Creates finding aids, conducts collection inventories and maintains the Special Collections website and oversees copyright permissions. Ad-hoc preservation officer for the library. This position is also responsible for the maintenance of a server dedicated to online journal management, the migrating and archiving of content and liaison to journal editors. Maintains digital archives and participates in the planning and implementation of other library digital projects and initiatives. Hires, supervises and trains students and interns and volunteers. Responsibilities also include providing reference service, conducting relevant instruction sessions, and serving as liaison to one or more academic departments. This is a tenure-track faculty position. For more information on this position, requirements and application process, go to http://www.dom.edu/library/leo.html.

Temporary, Part Time Reference Librarian - Benedictine University

Benedictine University Library has an opening for a temporary, part time Reference Librarian. Benedictine University, in west-suburban Lisle, Illinois, is committed to providing a high-quality, Catholic, liberal arts education. The Library houses about 111,000 volumes, and has 11 study rooms and 40 computers for use by our approximately 4000 students. The ideal candidate will be a friendly and enthusiastic service oriented individual who can work effectively both independently and as a member of a team. This person can display initiative and creativity and can communicate well in person, phone and email. The Reference Librarian must be attentive to detail, have excellent organizational and analytical skills, and be able to multitask. Position Summary: Provides reference support in person, by phone, and through email and text for 20 – 25 hours per week. This position is slated primarily for evenings and weekends, but there may be some daytime hours. This is a temporary position through May 31, 2010.

Qualifications:Minimum Job Requirements: Education: MLS from an ALA accredited institution or equivalent preferred; will consider LIS student. Experience: Academic library experience a plus. Skills: Knowledge of digital information technology, excellent written and oral communication skills. Must have permanent legal authorization to work in the USA.

Application Process:Please submit cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references to Office of Personnel Resources, Benedictine University, 5700 College Road, Lisle, IL 60532. Contact Email: personnelresources@ben.edu

Date Posted:January 8, 2010

Application Deadline:Open Until Filled

Contact Email:personnelresources@ben.edu

LIBRAS Continuing Ed Grant Applications

Please make note of this funding opportunities for continuing education activities (conferences and workshops, etc) from LIBRAS.

For applications and guidelines go to http://www.libras.org/ and click on "About LIBRAS" and then on "Continuing Education." The second deadline is Februaury 1, 2010. In addition LIBRAS has one more deadline: April 1 to cover any summer workshops or conferences that you may not be aware of this early. These grants are dependent on the availability of funds. LIBRAS policy is as follows:

LIBRAS established a deadline of February 1 for all applications for continuing education and conferences. For the following five conferences (ALA in Chicago, ILA, ACRL, IACRL and LOEX) LIBRAS will initially fund one individual per institution if they apply by the deadline. Additional applications will be considered as money is available. The directors should prioritize the applications when submitting applications for more than one staff member for the same
event.

I will happy to answer any questions or make any clarifications.
Please forward all application materials to me via email, snail mail or fax.
Jennifer

Jennifer Paliatka
Asst. Reference and Instruction Librarian Asst. Professor
Elmhurst College
A. C. Buehler Library
190 Prospect Avenue
Elmhurst, IL 60126
(630) 617-3158
jenniferp@elmhurst.edu
fax (630) 617-3332