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Metadata librarian job posting

Jacobsen, Lynne — 2012-05-25T20:57:46

<mailto:AUTOCAT-0lvw86wZMd99WKUUWUgXAA< at >public.gmane.org>Metadata Librarian
Pepperdine University Libraries in Malibu, CA seeks an enthusiastic and innovative Metadata Librarian to catalog and classify materials in all formats, create authority records, and provide leadership in technical services. This position reports to the Associate University Librarian for Information Resources, Collections, and Scholarly Communication.
Responsibilities: Performs original cataloging in all formats including special collections,  electronic resources, and serials; classifies materials using various systems of classification; contributes authority records to a NACO Funnel Project; provides leadership in technical services by answering questions, training staff, and backing up acquisitions when necessary; writes procedures for departmental functions; oversees projects; and serves as government documents librarian.
Salary and Rank:  Commensurate with experience and qualifications. This is a full-time, ranked librarian position with generous insurance benefits and employer-funded retirement options.
Qualifications: Required: Master's degree from an ALA-accredited institution; successful completion of an advanced-level cataloging course or equivalent; knowledge of current cataloging practices and standards including RDA, AACR2, LCRI, LCSH, Dublin Core, LC classification, Dewey classification, and MARC 21 bibliographic and holdings formats; experience with OCLC Connexion; experience with an integrated library system; excellent communication skills (both written and oral) ; the ability to work effectively with colleagues in a team environment; and excellent computer skills. Preferred: experience as a NACO participant; experience cataloging special collections; and a record of professional contributions.
To Apply: This position is available August 1, 2012 and will remain open until filled. Please apply at https://jobs.pepperdine.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/frameset/Frameset.jsp?time=1329762636383 and attach a letter of application, a resume, and the names and contact information for three references. Pepperdine University is an equal opportunity employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of any status or condition protected by applicable federal or state law.

Submitted by
Lynne Jacobsen
Associate University Librarian
Information Resources, Collections, and Scholarly Communication
Pepperdine University
24255 Pacific Coast Highway
Malibu, CA  90263
Phone: 310.506.7681
Fax: 310.506.4117
Email: lynne.jacobsen-VeG5nq8Pxjs/+N3D93OClg< at >public.gmane.org


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Interest in doing presentation about RDA in Pub Libs?

Megan Dazey — 2012-05-25T21:24:32

If you are interested in working with me to do a short presentation
about RDA or the RDA Toolkit at the Public Libraries Technical Services
meeting at ALA?

 

My contact information is below.

 

Thanks!

 

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Megan Dazey

Systems and Technical Services Manager

Puyallup Public Library

253-770-3359

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FW: Job Posting - Cataloger (New Orleans, LA)

Suzanne Richards — 2012-05-25T17:47:33

Apologies for the cross postings . . . . .

LAC Group seeks for immediate consideration, a Cataloger for a long term project in New Orleans, LA. This project provides cataloging services for a major academic institution.

Responsibilities

* Advanced copy cataloging and shelf-listing;
* Assist with original and serial cataloging if needed;
* Act as a resource for cataloging technicians, providing LC classification and subject headings as needed for copy cataloging needing upgrading;
* Create reports on a regular basis;
* Maintain active communications and coordinate the work effort with LAC's cataloging Team lead and project manager;
* Other duties as directed.

Minimum Qualifications

* ALA-accredited Masters Degree in Library or Information Science or equivalent experience;
* Must be fluent in English language;
* Knowledge of national cataloging standards and practice including AACR2 and MARC21 formats;
* Recent experience with an integrated library system, preferably ExLibris Voyager;
* Previous cataloging experience preferably in an academic environment using L.C. classification, OCLC and a ILS system, preferred;
* Ability to catalog Spanish language materials. Other romance language skills may be considered.
* Strong attention to detail
* Proficiency using Word & Excel
* Ability to follow written and verbal instruction
* Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
* Ability to multitask and work with changing priorities in a production based environment

Other Qualifications:

* Experience in cataloging government documents, a plus;
* Ability to work with a variety of languages for bibliographic description, a plus;
* Ability to speak and read Spanish language preferred
For information & to apply, please visit http://goo.gl/vA6qA
LAC Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and values diversity in the workforce.

LAC Group is a premier provider of recruiting and consultancy services for information professionals at U.S. and global organizations including Fortune 100 companies, law firms, pharmaceutical companies, large academic institutions and prominent government agencies.

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Catalogers & Twitter Survey

Ms. Michelle E. McHugh — 2012-05-25T18:36:58

Dear Catalogers and Metadata Librarians,
If you could, please take a few minutes and fill out this survey on cataloging and Twitter. Even if you do not use Twitter, I still welcome your responses.

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/2VTXX3H

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me. I look forward to your responses.

Sincerely,
Sheli McHugh

Cataloging and Metadata Librarian
Weinberg Memorial Library
University of Scranton
570-941-4004


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Minkin, Jacob S. (heads up)

Gene Fieg — 2012-05-25T18:31:04

Minkin, Jacob S. is the correct and current authoritative form.
However, you may have some records that have the heading (we found that we
had a few) that have the heading, Minkin, Jacob Samuel.

Open Position: Systems Librarian at Creighton University

Jacox, Corinne C. — 2012-05-25T15:34:22

Open position: Systems Librarian at Creighton University



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Systems Librarian
Reinert-Alumni Memorial Library, Klutznick Law Library, Health Sciences Library, Department of Information Technology


Position Summary
Creighton University seeks a creative and collaborative Systems Librarian to manage and integrate library technologies to support the operations and strategic direction of the three campus libraries. This position administers the SirsiDynix library system and related technologies including discovery services, institutional repository and proxy server.

This position will also lead the libraries in developing a strategy for meeting future technology needs. The ideal candidate will effectively collaborate with library colleagues and information technology peers. This position reports to the Information Technology Manager with work direction from the library directors.


Minimum Qualifications
-       Master's degree from an ALA-accredited program

-       Five years of experience in an academic library
-       Demonstrated ability to support an integrated library system and related web applications
-       Effective interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
-       Effective project management skills
-       Strong communication skills


Preferred Qualifications

-       Experience supporting a SirsiDynix integrated library system
-       Experience supporting an institutional repository (particularly dSpace)
-       Proficiency with Oracle, Perl, Java, HTML, SQL
-       Experience supporting a discovery service (particularly Summon)
-       Ability to prioritize tasks effectively

Application Process
Creighton University is a Catholic and Jesuit comprehensive institution committed to excellence in a range of undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs, located in the thriving heartland community of Omaha, Nebraska. Applicants may visit the Libraries at http://creighton.edu/academics/libraries.  Creighton offers a competitive salary, benefits package, and 22 days vacation. Apply online at https://careers.creighton.edu<https://careers.creighton.edu/>  and refer to position number 20120221. Open until July 6, 2012.

Creighton University is an equal opportunity employer and strives to create and maintain a diverse community.

Corinne Jacox
Catalog/Reference Librarian
Creighton University Law Library
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Fwd: Extended: EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: Technical Services Librarian, University of Arizona Libraries, Tucson

Susan Moore — 2012-05-25T14:47:40

I've been asked to forward this.


Susan Moore
University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA  50613
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From: Lawrence-Barnes, Ellen
Sent: Tuesday, May 22, 2012 12:02 PM
Subject: Extended: EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: Technical Services Librarian,
University of Arizona Libraries, Tucson



Note:  The posting’s First Review Date has been extended through
7/9/2012. Thank you for sharing this with potential applicants.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
TECHNICAL SERVICES LIBRARIAN, Job #49840
The University of Arizona Libraries, Tucson, AZ www.library.arizona.edu

SUMMARY

The University of Arizona Libraries Delivery, Description, and
Acquisitions Team (DDAT) seeks a librarian with management experience
at the associate librarian level to coordinate the technical services
work of the team. Incumbent manages outsourced cataloging, electronic
resources management, some metadata schema development and
application, cataloging in print and electronic formats, and
acquisitions.

Additionally, responsible for exploring, evaluating, and implementing
services and systems related to technical services with a focus on
enhancing and improving discovery of resources for our customers. This
position insures that the team provides accurate cataloging, linking,
and creation/assignment of metadata for information resources
available to customers and supervises five full-time staff. The
Technical Services Librarian reports to the team leader for the
Delivery, Description, and
Acquisitions Team.

The highest priority work of DDAT is the acquiring and delivering of
information needed to support our primary customers' teaching,
research and learning; both ordering and interlibrary loan (ILL)
support obtaining information; both cataloging and metadata work
support discovery; ILL and all document delivery services provide
delivery of information. This team is
also responsible for planning, coordinating, and implementing in-house
digital scanning and reproduction work which merges the application of
metadata and cataloging on a single team. The functions of this team
implement the information access/acquisition policies and apply the
cataloging & metadata strategies, schema and standards that are set by
this
team in coordination with other teams in the library. This team is
responsible for implementing emerging access strategies (e.g. Patron
Driven Acquisitions (PDA), Get It System Toolkit (GIST), etc.) to
support the most cost effective and user-friendly acquisition of
content for campus teaching and research needs.

Appointment Type:  Full-Time; APPOINTED; Exempt.

Salary Information:  DOE; Benefits Eligible:  Outstanding UA benefits
include health, dental, and life insurance; paid vacation, sick leave
and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for employee and qualified
family members; access to campus cultural and recreational activities;
state retirement, and more.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

1.     Manages and coordinates the technical services work of the DDAT
with a focus on management of outsourced cataloging, electronic
resource management which includes managing electronic packages,
cataloging in print
and electronic formats, some metadata schema development, metadata
application, acquisitions which includes patron driven acquisitions,
and exploring, evaluating, and implementing services and systems
related to technical services.

2.     Collaborates with campus departments to evaluate library
support for technical services work and with other teams or
individuals to identify, evaluate, and select vendors and other
providers of information resources and technical services.

3.     Liaison with other teams or individuals to support metadata
creation for digital projects. Works with team(s) in assessing and
implementing new workflow process as technology changes utilizing
process improvement strategies.

4.     Supervises, trains, coaches, and mentors five full-time staff
and facilitates the Performance Effectiveness Management System (PEMS)
including developing annual performance and learning goals, monitoring
progress, and provides guidance and completes end of the year summary
evaluations.

5.     Identifies, collects, analyzes and applies relevant data,
information and research studies to inform team and library strategic
planning and development or improvement of services supporting
research and teaching.

6.     Establishes and maintains relationships with vendors and
publishers to learn about new products available to meet information
needs, advocate for development or improvement of products to better
meet customer needs, and enhance customer discovery of resources
needed for their research.

7.     As a member of the library profession, the Library Faculty
Assembly and the general faculty of the University of Arizona,
actively contribute to the library profession through research,
service and scholarship, and engage in faculty governance of the
Libraries and the University through service in the Library Faculty
Assembly and on appropriate University committees.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

1.     Master's degree in Library and Information Science (MLS/MLIS)
from an ALA accredited institution as of January 1, 2012.

2.     Experience in cataloging and acquisitions.

3.     Knowledge of MARC, AACR2, LCSH and LC classification.

4.     Experience using OCLC and integrated library systems.

5.     At least 3 years of supervisory experience, including
performance management with strong ability to train, coach and mentor.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

1.       Experience working in an academic library.

2.       Experience in working with Millennium.

3.       Experience in outsourced cataloging, electronic resources
management, and metadata application.

4.       Knowledge of non-MARC metadata schemes.

5.       Knowledge of digitization principles and practices.

6.       Knowledge of digital collection management software.

7.       Excellent oral, written communication and interpersonal skills.

8.       Strong analytical, organizational, and problem solving skills.

9.       Ability to effectively plan, manage and oversee multiple
projects, meet deadlines and prioritize work in alignment with the
strategic goals of the Library and the University.

10.   Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with colleagues.

11.   Commitment to professional growth and development.

12.   Ability to work in a continually changing environment.

13.   Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a
collegial, team based environment and maintain positive working
relationship.

14.   Record of professional activity and potential to meet academic
rank and professional requirements.

15.   Demonstrated ability to cultivate relationships with faculty and
campus community.

16.   Knowledge of major trends in cataloging, acquisitions, metadata
schemes, digital library initiatives, and resource discovery/access.

OPENED:  4/4/12; First Review Date: Extended through 7/9/2012; CLOSES:
Open Until Filled.

HOW TO APPLY:  Go to www.uacareertrack.com/ and apply via The
University of Arizona’s CareerTrack application system.   Complete a
faculty/appointed application for Job #49840 and be prepared to attach
a resume and letter of
interest when instructed.  Application materials mailed/emailed to the
department will not be accepted.  For questions regarding The UA
CareerTrack system contact: 520-621-3662; TDD 621-8299 (M-F 8-5).

As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, the
University of Arizona recognizes the power of a diverse community and
encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences and
backgrounds.

The University of Arizona is an EEO/AA Employer-M/W/D/V.

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One record or two (serials)

Gene Fieg — 2012-05-25T00:31:12

If you have a subscription to the print and the online versions, do you
bring down two records into the catalog.

Two things occur to me.  The uniform title is different for each.
Secondly, if the patron only goes to the electronic link in the 856 for
print version, perhaps, he/she will not know we have it in print.

What is best practices here?

S.h. Women clergy

Gene Fieg — 2012-05-24T22:58:16

Book in hand: Bless her heart : life as a young clergy woman. Chalice
Press, 2011.

It currently has only one s.h.: Women clergy.
But since it deals with opportunities and pitfalls of being a
clergy(woman), I added the subj. heading, locally,: Clergy |x Office.

I don't think I am allowed to add |x Office after Women clergy.
And since women clergy are clergy, why not use Clergy |x Office. ?

Draft for Comment Available: NISO Recommended Practice PIE-J: Presentation & Identification of E-Journals

Steven C Shadle — 2012-05-24T20:30:31

Apologies for duplication.  Review by the community very much appreciated.

Steve Shadle/Serials Access Librarian         shadle< at >u.washington.edu
NASIG President
University of Washington Libraries              Phone: (206) 685-3983
Seattle, WA 98195-2900                            Fax: (206) 543-0854

---------- Forwarded message ----------
Date: Thu, 24 May 2012 15:06:18 -0400
From: Cynthia Hodgson <chodgson-EeCfGdHX60Y< at >public.gmane.org>

NISO has released the draft Recommended Practice "PIE-J: Presentation &
Identification of E-Journals" (NISO RP-16-201x) for public review and
comment through July 5, 2012. This Recommended Practice was developed to
provide guidance on the presentation of e-journals--particularly in the
areas of title presentation, accurate use of ISSN, and citation
practices--to publishers and platform providers, as well as to solve some
long-standing concerns of serials librarians. In addition to the
recommendations, the document includes extensive examples of good practices
using screenshots from various publishers' online journals platforms; a
discussion of helpful resources for obtaining title history and ISSN
information; an overview of the International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)
and key points for using it correctly; an explanation of the Digital Object
Identifier (DOIR), the registration agency CrossRef, and tips on using DOIs
for journal title management; and a review of related standards and
recommended practices.

Citations form the basis for much scholarly research. Connecting researchers
with appropriate content is the goal of OpenURL linking and other reference
linking systems. Unless journal websites accurately and uniformly list all
the titles under which content was published, user access to desired content
is considerably diminished. For example, many e-journal publishers and
aggregators now place digitized content originally published under an
earlier title on the website for the current title, using the current ISSN,
thus seriously impeding the researcher's ability to find or identify the
content being sought. The PIE-J project was initiated to address these
issues. The PIE-J Recommended Practice provides a clear and succinct list of
guidelines that publishers can easily implement to facilitate long-term
access to their e-journal content. This constructive advice will aid
publishers with the presentation of born-digital content as well as
supporting the continued digitization of content from journals originally
published only in print."

The PIE-J draft Recommended Practice and an online commenting form are
available from the NISO PIE-J workroom at:
http://www.niso.org/workrooms/piej/.

Cynthia Hodgson
Technical Editor / Consultant
National Information Standards Organization
chodgson-EeCfGdHX60Y< at >public.gmane.org
301-654-2512

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Buddha (The concept)

Gene Fieg — 2012-05-24T19:46:30

I am not that knowledgeable about Buddhism.  So what is the difference
between Buddha (The concept) and Buddhahood?

490 field

Gene Fieg — 2012-05-24T18:49:49

Should we include intitial articles in the 490.  I think I have heard
various ideas about this.
But since it is a descriptive field, shouldn't we include the initial
article, which will then be dropped in the 8XX?

What have you guys been doing??

Duplicate authority

Dawn Loomis — 2012-05-24T13:04:15

Robert Jones (arn 6564421) is also listed in the (arn 2557119) where he is listed as the joint author of Kennesaw.  Can someone with permissions correct the anomaly?
Thanks
Dawn


Dawn M. Loomis
Librarian, Cataloger
Valencia College
1800 S. Kirkman Rd
Orlando, FL 32811
Voice - 407-582-1270
Fax - 407-582-1445
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Music classification question

Krug, Emily D (Somerset — 2012-05-24T13:06:02

I suppose this is a personal philosophy type of question, but I would appreciate some insight.

We have a collection of about 400 music CDs that are currently classified according to ANSCR (http://www.calstatela.edu/library/guides/anscr_class.htm). Or rather, I should say, SOME of them are classified according to ANSCR and a large number are classified incorrectly. All our other collections are classed in LC, and I am considering re-classing our music in LC.

Here's the personal philosophy part: Is it really worth my time to re-class a dying format? The collection is not heavily used; I can think of only one patron who has consistently checked out music (our Learning Commons serves about 10,000 students). It's not just books that are becoming/have become digital. I think music really got there first.

I know there has been past discussion about the reemergence of vinyl in the music world. It is my generation that is bringing that back. But CDs don't really have the same hipster nostalgia that vinyl has (Can it really even be called nostalgia, since my generation grew up listening to cassette tapes and CDs?).

I'd appreciate your thoughts before I start what promises to be a lengthy and potentially fruitless project.

Emily Krug
Emerging Technologies and Cataloging Librarian
Somerset Community College Learning Commons
Somerset, KY
606-451-6715
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VHS multimedia cases

Laura Carruba — 2012-05-24T12:41:11

Hi everyone,

I'm trying to find a vendor for a particular kind of VHS multimedia case that can hold three VHS tapes as well as a 14x20 cm thin booklet. I've tried Demco, Highsmith, Brodart, and the Library Store without success. I have a fix if all else fails (three stand-alone VHS cases plus the booklet inside a plastic bag) but this would be a last resort. Any suggestions on where to look for such a case?

Thanks, Laura

Laura Carruba
assistant cataloger
Roanoke County Public Library, HQ/419
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Hollins '05

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Technical Services Librarian

Dolores D Pedroza — 2012-05-24T04:12:36

Hello All,

I was asked to forward this job announcement. Please see below for more
information.

Thanks, Dolores

------------------------------------------------

Technical Services Librarian, at associate level, for Delivery,
Description, and Acquisitions Team at the University of Arizona Libraries,
Tucson, Arizona. Manages/coordinates technical services work of team, with
focus on outsourced cataloging, electronic resources, metadata schema
development and application, cataloging in print and electronic formats,
and acquisitions. Supervises 5 staff. Requires MLIS, 3 yrs supervisory
experience. Salary: DOE, plus comprehensive benefits package, including
tuition reduction, state retirement. Opened: 4/4/12; First Review: 7/9/12;
Open Until Filled. See full details/apply for Job #49840 at: http://
www.uacareertrack.com/.

Complete an application; attach a resume and letter of interest as
instructed. Application materials mailed/emailed to the department will
not be accepted. For technical difficulties in applying contact:
520-621-3662; TDD 621-8299. The University of Arizona is an EEO/AA
Employer-M/W/D/V.

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[Typo of the day for librarians] Capenter* (for Carpenter*)

Blogger — 2012-05-24T00:51:02

Writing about Catcher yesterday has put me in mind of another Salinger  
story, Raise High the Roofbeam, Carpenters. And calling it Catcher has put  
me in mind of a couple of movies I greatly enjoyed, The Good Girl with  
Jennifer Anniston (Justine: "Whatcha readin'?" Holden: "Catcher in the  
Rye ... I'm named after it." Justine: "What's your name? Catcher?") and  
Down with Love, in which Renée Zellweger's love/anti-love interest is the  
publishing mogul "Catcher Block." Catcher in the Rye, you've got to admit,  
is a very catchy title for a book, and so is Raise High the Roofbeam,  
Carpenters. The latter is named after a "fragment" of a poem by the ancient  
Greek poet Sappho, after whom lesbianism itself was named! The titular line  
goes: "Raise high the roof beam, carpenters. Like Ares comes the  
bridegroom, taller far than a tall man..." In the Salinger novella (paired  
with another one, Seymour: An Introduction), Seymour Glass, the Manhattan  
family's most mysterious and evolved savant, turns out to be a no-show at  
his own wedding, where his intended, Murial (a lovely if rather  
pedestrian "good girl"), patiently awaits. Capenter* (for carpenter*) was  
found ten times in OhioLINK and 81 times in WorldCat. I won't carp on it,  
but it'll be a feather in your cap if you can manage to turn up a few of  
these in your own catalog today.

(Fragment of the painting Sappho by Charles Mengin, 1877, from Wikimedia  
Commons.)

Carol Reid

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Multipart items

Gene Fieg — 2012-05-23T23:24:45

I know this is a very simple, maybe simplistic answer, something I should
know.

But in terms of authority work and descriptive cataloging, what is a
multipart item, over against a series?

For instance, Gonzalea, Justo L. |t Story of Christianity.
Yes it only covers a certain amount of volumes, but they way it has been
catalogued: 245 14 The story of Christianity. |n Volume 1, |p name of part,
makes me wonder: why not enter it under the specific title and treat the
authority record as an author/title series and use the 490/800 convention?

The University of Idaho: Not in Russia

Kyrios, Alex — 2012-05-23T21:09:25

Hi again, 'cats,

 

One of my colleagues discovered that the WorldCat search "kw:Idaho
cp=ru" yields a disturbing number of University of Idaho and related
materials published in Moscow, Idaho with leader Ctry codes indicating
they were published in Russia! We've gotten in touch with OCLC about
fixing these up, but you may want to check your local catalogs for any
of these holdings for accuracy's sake-does anyone do anything with the
Ctry field?

 

Incidentally, we pronounce it "moss-KOH." I sympathize with my
counterparts at the University of Delaware, in "new-ARK."

 

Alex Kyrios

Metadata and Catalog Librarian

University of Idaho

208-885-2513

akyrios-Meo6Lv8EUjg3uPMLIKxrzw< at >public.gmane.org

 


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Call for articles: OCLC Systems & Services: International Digital Library Perspectives

Brad Eden — 2012-05-23T18:54:06

Please excuse duplication.  Please forward to interested colleagues and
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Getting work

john g marr — 2012-05-23T17:11:50

  Want a job, a perfect Internet presence, a perfect interview, etc.?

  Go about it like an actor! "Competition for work ... is fierce and talent 
is not necessarily enough. [People] need all the help they can get with 
all aspects of [their chosen] profession."

  I just cataloged the perfect guide to getting into and existing in the 
workplace-- in any occupation, but librarians take special note.

  Doubter? Pick up a copy of "An actor's guide to getting work" and crack 
it open at an point: being professional, applying, auditioning, 
interviewing, self-promoting, alternative employment, etc.

  If it actually works for you, let us know! If not, well, why the heck 
not? If you think parts are too specific, do a rewrite that would fit any 
profession (yours first, of course) and sell that!

Cheers!

jgm

  John G. Marr
  Cataloger
  CDS, UL
  Univ. of New Mexico
  Albuquerque, NM 87131
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     **There are only 2 kinds of thinking: "out of the box" and "outside
the box."

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Date: Wed, 23 May 2012 10:40:47 -0600
From: john g marr <jmarr-2mU3jBWvvz8< at >public.gmane.org>
Reply-To: AUTOCAT <AUTOCAT-0lvw86wZMd99WKUUWUgXAA< at >public.gmane.org>, john g marr <jmarr-2mU3jBWvvz8< at >public.gmane.org>
To: AUTOCAT-0lvw86wZMd99WKUUWUgXAA< at >public.gmane.org
Subject: Re: From privacy to Orwell

On Tue, 22 May 2012, J. McRee Elrod wrote:


   Hi Mac:

    I suppose I do find it frustrating to have to walk on eggs on this list
because we are not supposed to discuss any topics but library matters, so
I apologize for bringing this article to your attention if you find the
matter of defense of privacy irrelevant in the library context or to you
personally.


   We can rephrase the quotes as examples of "agreeable" behavioral
expectations extensible by familiarity to any context:

     A librarian might be encouraged by example to say to a patron (as you
seem to be saying to me): "You have zero privacy anyway....Get over it."

    Regarding circulation records (or bedroom activity, etc.): "If you have
[read or done] something that you don't want anyone to know [about] maybe
you shouldn't be doing it in the first place." Sorry, but that sounds way
too much like HUAC and Orwell to me.

   Or: "Why are you librarians being so self-righteous when everybody else
wants to eliminate privacy and just have fun instead of fear?"


   Could go the other way, too, you know-- our society (and its librarians)
turning despotic, depending on who runs the show at any given time, or we
could leave the country out of fear of and disgust for what might happen
(as if that would solve anything).


   Apathy, ennui, sarcasm, and repeated requests for circulation records
and every other form of "personal" data, maybe with an "or else" attached
to the requests (and what's done with the data, of course).


   Well, Mac, we could endlessly list such problems and rank them personally
according to our individual perceptions of their "seriousness", but I
think we both know that all such problems *can* (if history has any
lessons to offer at all) derive from the same source-- the ubiquitous
presence in all societies at all times, past and present, of *individuals*
compelled to seek power and control (from whom nothing else can derive).

   Annotate your lists of personal and institutional problems with
"possible" influences causing them and effects resulting from them and
address those, not just the obvious problems. As an example, take the
problem of declining funding for public education and libraries-- when
something goes "wrong", no matter what it might be, there are always going
to be same people around compelled to take advantage (or even cause it).
Heck, even that Alternet article was naive in not suggesting that!

   I know how hard it is to "see the forest for the trees", but we should be
teaching how to do it, not wait for clear-cutting (book-burning?) to make
acting simpler.

Cheers!

jgm

   John G. Marr
   Cataloger
   CDS, UL
   Univ. of New Mexico
   Albuquerque, NM 87131
   jmarr-iJIHYJSk46c< at >public.gmane.org
   jmarr-VNVjZQShnK1eoWH0uzbU5w< at >public.gmane.org


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the box."

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sharing is permitted.

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