CT Library Association 2013 Annual Conference

The CLA 2013 Conference will be held on April 29-30 at Crowne Plaza Hartford - Cromwell. Registration and the conference program are up on the CLA website.

Join BCALA-CT members for a great program on Community Librarianship on Tuesday, April 30th.

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Community Librarianship in the 21^st Century
Tuesday, April 30^th 11:30-12:25 pm

Black Caucus of the American Library Association – Connecticut Chapter (BCALA-CT)

Are we meeting the needs of our users? What is community librarianship? Is community librarianship the future or the past? BCALA-CT bring together four guest speakers who will discuss various issues in this debate of whether community librarianship is on the rise or declining and what we can do at our libraries to be an influence and meet the needs of the community. These librarians,  Tracie D. Hall, Director, Strategy and Organizational Development, Queens Library; Tracy Sutherland, Public Services Librarian, Eastern Connecticut State University, Todd Hampton, Reference Librarian, Norwalk Community College and Astoria H. Ridly, Law Librarian, CT Judicial Branch will speak about their experiences at their institutions.

Women In Library History Tumblr

Today's Post 3/13/13: Effie Lee Morris was a leading advocate of library services for children, minorities, and the visually impaired, and the first African-American president of the Public Library Association (1971-72). She is today's Woman of Library History, http://bit.ly/XIrfPO.

Many more stories of amazing women can be found on the Tumblr site: http://womenoflibraryhistory.tumblr.com/

A Women's History Month project of the Feminist Task Force of the American Library Association.

Job Position: Reference/Instruction Librarian -Naugatuck Valley Community College

Reference/Instruction Librarian – Naugatuck Valley Community College, Waterbury. Educational Assistant. Position: Part-time Temporary Reference/Instruction Librarian. Anticipated Start Date: February 8, 2013. Minimum Qualifications: MLS/MLIS, reference experience; experience with library instruction is preferred. Responsibilities: The Reference/Instruction Librarian will provide reference, information literacy instruction and other duties as assigned. Preferred hours for this position will be Wednesday- Thursday, 9:00 – 3:00, Friday, 9:00 – 2:00 for the Spring 2013 semester. Minimum Salary: $29.88 per hour– no benefits.

Deadline: January 18, 2013

 

Application procedure: Send cover letter, resume and application (http://www.nv.edu/Portals/0/Documents/HR/EmploymentApplicationNEW.pdf)  to: Jaime Hammond, Acting Director of Library Services, Naugatuck Valley Community College, 750 Chase Parkway, Waterbury, CT 06708 or e-mail to jhammond@nv.edu. Naugatuck Valley Community College is an Affirmative Action Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V. Protected group members are strongly encouraged to apply.

 

Job Posting: CT Judicial Branch- Law Librarian I

Law Librarian I

Primary work location is Litchfield, CT; may be required up to two days a week to work other locations.

The Connecticut Judicial Branch is seeking a qualified individual to perform professional to advanced library duties which include providing legal reference and research guidance, instruction in database searching, catalog and collection maintenance.

Minimum Qualifications: A Master’s degree in Library Science or Information Science from a graduate school accredited by the American Library Association. In-state travel required. In-state travel required. Applications should be submitted through the online application site. Applications must be received by November 19, 2012. Online applications are strongly preferred; however, you may mail your resume to:

Judicial Branch
Human Resources
90 Washington Street
Hartford, CT 06106
Please reference ad I.D. #12-1000-072
AA/EOE

 

 

BOOK: The 21st-Century Black Librarian in America: Issues and Challenges

The 21st Century Black Librarian in America: Issues and Challenges
Edited by Andrew P. Jackson, Julius C. Jefferson, Jr. and Akilah S. Nosakhere.
ISBN: 978-0-8108-8245-4
ISBN: 978-8108-8246-1 e-book
Published by The Scarecrow Press, Inc.

DESCRIPTION:  [View Book ]

The 1970 and 1994 editions of The Black Librarian in America by E.J. Josey singled out racism as an important issue to be addressed within the library profession. Although much has changed since then, this latest collection of 48 essays by Black librarians and library supporters again identifies racism as one of many challenges of the new century. Essays are written by library educators, library graduate students, retired librarians, public library trustees, veteran librarians, and new librarians fresh out of school with great ideas and wholesome energies. They cover such topics as poorly equipped school libraries and the need to preserve the school library, a call to action to all librarians to make the shift to new and innovative models of public education, the advancement in information technology and library operations, special libraries, recruitment and the Indiana State Library program, racism in the history of library and information science, and challenges that have plagued librarianship for decades. This collection of poignant essays covers a multiplicity of concerns for the 21st-century Black librarian and embodies compassion and respect for the provision of information, an act that defines librarianship. The essays are personable, inspiring, and thought provoking for all library professionals, regardless of race, class, or gender.

Review from Phatitude.com

Cornucopia of Rhode Island Annual Fall Conference 2012

 

What About Our Students?  A Community Conversation

Cornucopia of Rhode Island Annual Fall Conference

Please join us for an insightful and exciting discussion of what is happening in our schools and colleges and how can libraries and librarians address the needs of our student in today's economic, political environment and social media movement.

Friday, November 2, 2012 - 8:45 A.M. – 12:00 Noon

Registration & Continental Breakfast - 8:00 A.M. – Networking Opportunities
Community College of Rhode Island, Knight Campus, Room 1134, 400 East Avenue, Warwick, RI  

Closing Session and Keynote Speaker: Barbara K. Stripling

2013 President-elect, American Library Association; Assistant Professor of Practice at Syracuse University in Syracuse, New York

Opening Remarks: Susan D. Ballard
President, American Association of School Librarians; Co-Chair; ALA Presidential Task Force on School Libraries

Greetings: Howard Boksenbaum, Chief Library Officer, Office of Library and Information Services (OLIS), State of RI

Moderator: Maria Cotto, Children’s Librarian, Providence Community Library, Knight Memorial Branch

Panelist

Brenda M. Andrade, Professor; Reference Librarian/ Coordinator, Library Instruction

Community College of Rhode Island, Warwick Campus

Stefanie Blankenship, Youth Services Librarian

Cranston Public Library, Auburn Branch

Robert W. Britto-Oliveira, Academic Advisor for Returning Students Talent Development (TD) Program

University of Rhode Island

Aaron Coutu, Assistant Director/Tech Coordinator

Cumberland Public Library

 

Andrew P. Jackson, (Sekou Molefi Baako)

Executive Director - Langston Hughes Community Library and Cultural Center-Queens Library, Corona, NY

Dr. Cheryl A. McCarthy, Professor, Graduate School of Library and Information Studies

University of Rhode Island

Keith Oliveira, Board President, Providence School Board

Providence Public Schools

 Alvin T. Riley, Jr., Director

Proactive Learning Assistance Network, Massasoit Community College, Brockton, MA; Pastor, Mt. Zion AME, Newport, RI

Directions: http://ccri.edu/about/campuses.html#KnightCampus

Registration is free and open to the public.   
So that we have enough coffee please RSVP by 10/19/12.

RSVP: Ida D. McGhee, MLS  imcghee2003@yahoo.com

Job Posting - Law Librarian I , CT Judicial Branch

Law Librarian I

Primary work location Middletown, New Britain, New Haven but may be required up to two days a week to work other locations. Please indicate work location choice on the application.

The Connecticut Judicial Branch is seeking a qualified individual to perform professional to advanced library duties which include providing legal reference and research guidance, instruction in database searching, catalog and collection maintenance.

Minimum Qualifications: A Master’s degree in Library Science or Information Science from a graduate school accredited by the American Library Association. In-state travel required.

Applications must be received by October 9, 2012. Applications should be submitted through the on-line application site at: www.jud.ct.gov under the quick link for Job Openings. On-line applications are preferred; however, you may mail your resume to:

State of Connecticut Judicial Branch
Human Resources Department
90 Washington St.
Hartford, CT 06106
Please reference ad I.D. # 12-1000-053

 

Job Posting: Law Librarian I, CT Judicial Branch

Law Librarian I
Primary work location is Stamford, CT; may be required up to two days a week to work at other locations.
The Connecticut Judicial Branch is seeking a qualified individual to perform professional to advanced library duties which include providing legal reference and research guidance, instruction in database searching, catalog and collection maintenance.

Minimum Qualifications: A Master’s degree in Library Science or Information Science from a graduate school accredited by the American Library Association. In-state travel required. Resumes must be received by May 7, 2012. Applications should be submitted through the online application site at: www.jud.ct.gov under the quick link for Job Openings. On-line applications are preferred; however, you may mail your resume to:


Judicial Branch
Human Resources
90 Washington Street
Hartford, CT 06106
Please reference ad I.D. #12-1000-016
AA/EOE