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By gsliscomm, February 4, 2013 5:47 pm

The Academic; Education; Museums, Arts, & Humanities; and Social Science Divisions of SLA invite proposals for a poster session to be held at SLA 2013 in San Diego. The theme for this year’s poster session is “Connect, Collaborate and Strategize: Making the Most of Opportunities & Collaborations.”

Not sure how to present a poster? Here’s a summary of Tara Murray’s workshop last year with instructions.

Proposals should be geared towards successes through working with other organizations, other departments and/ or by planning ahead for fundamental change in organizations. Case studies, research, and innovative ideas for the future are all welcome.

The poster session will be a relaxed and informal time to share ideas with your colleagues. We welcome proposals from any SLA member, new or experienced, and especially from students.

Proposals should be submitted by March 15, 2013 via e-mail to klalonde@crdl.org. Please include a title and description of about 250 words, and your name, institution, e-mail address, and address. Proposals will be reviewed by a committee for relevance to the theme and quality, and applicants will be notified of the decision by April 1, 2012.

The Poster Session will be held on Monday, June 10, 2013 from 4:00 – 5:30 PM

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By gsliscomm, January 29, 2013 5:25 pm

The SLA Pharmaceutical & Health Technology (PHT) Division is offering stipends of up to $1,000 for the SLA PHT Spring Meeting. This award will be paid up front to the selected recipient(s). The meeting will be held April 14-16, 2013 in Philadelphia, PA

The deadline is Feb. 22nd. Please see the attached for the submission requirements.

This is an excellent networking and learning opportunity for a student interested in the Library Pharmaceutical/Health Sciences track!

SLA-PHTD Spring Meeting Travel Award 2013

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By gsliscomm, January 14, 2013 2:51 pm

SLA Pharmaceutical & Health Technology (PHT) Meeting
April 14-16, 2013 Philadelphia, PA

The Pharmaceutical & Health Technology Division will award stipends of up to $1,000 for the PHT Spring Meeting. This award will be paid up front to the selected recipient(s).

Entry Requirements:
For consideration of the PHT Travel Award, the applicant must be at least one of the following:
• Students enrolled in a library science program and who express an interest in pursuing a career in corporate librarianship in the Pharmaceutical or Health Technology Industries
• Current professional PHT Division Members who are in need of travel assistance to attend the PHT Spring Meeting

Time Line:
• Qualified applicants must submit all requirements by: Feb 22, 2013
• Notifications for all applicants will be sent by: end of March 15, 2013

Submission Contact:
Please submit your application by February 22, to Rochelle L. Stern, MLIS rcls@novonordisk.com

All PHT Travel Awards are to be coordinated by the Student Relations Chair, and judged by the SLA PHT Board. For any additional questions or comments please contact Rochelle Stern, PHT Student Relations Chair (rcls@novonordisk.com/609-514-8360).

Click here for application instructions

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By gsliscomm, January 7, 2013 2:11 pm

Library and Archives Internship
Longwood Gardens, in the Philadelphia area

Longwood Gardens Library and Archives seeks a graduate level student in Library Science or Archival studies (or related equivalent) to gain experience in the operations and management of a horticultural special library and institutional archives. International students and recent graduates may also apply.

The intern works in each section of the unit—Library, Digital Gallery, and Archives—to develop projects aimed at furthering professional interests while working to achieve unit goals. This is a 40 hour per week, paid position with optional free housing (a taxable benefit). Longwood Gardens is a public display garden located in Kennett Square, PA, 45 minutes southwest of Philadelphia.

Position is available: May 15, 2013 – May 2014
Application Deadline: February 1, 2013. Review of applications will begin immediately.

Typical Duties and Responsibilities

* Perform basic reference interviews and services. Become familiar with, and able to train others in, using Longwood Gardens’ EOS International integrated library system (ILS), OCLC WorldCat, Agricola, and other relevant databases.
* Arrange and describe archival collections, develop finding aids, and make recommendations regarding storage, conservation and preservation treatment of archival materials
* Perform circulation maintenance routines, such as check-in/check-out, shelve books and compile usage statistics.
* Assist and train patrons in the use of computers and software, A/V equipment, and copier.
* Assist with Interlibrary Loan tasks as needed.
* Assist with digitization/scanning projects.
* Learn cataloging procedures and assist in cataloging materials (or object collections) as needed.
* Assist with project work involving digital imaging, the ILS, and the Archives.
* Perform various daily administrative and technical tasks.
* Participate in student activities and field trips as scheduled.

Qualifications

* Be pursuing or have recently completed a Masters of Science in Library Science (MLS) or related equivalent.
* Be able and willing to work independently.
* Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including ability to deal with people in a courteous, patient, and professional manner.
* Have physical ability to push fully-loaded book carts and handle heavy or oversize volumes. Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
* Be willing to follow all of Longwood Gardens’ policies and procedures.
* Have a valid driver’s license.

The position extends throughout one full year, full time, 40 hours per week. This is a paid position at a rate of $8.50/hour with optional free housing (a taxable benefit) provided. Located in Kennett Square, PA, Longwood Gardens is approximately 45 minutes southwest of Philadelphia.

For more information on housing, student activities, hours and wages, contact EDU-Studies@longwoodgardens.org

Completed applications should include:

1. Completed application form accessible here:
http://www.longwoodgardens.org/CollegeInternshipProgram_1_3_4_3_4.html
2. A copy of your resume.
3. A statement of your professional objectives (approximately 200 words).
4. Official transcripts of all college courses (must show cumulative GPA).
5. A reference from your academic advisor (or professor) regarding your scholastic achievements and potential as an intern (must be enclosed in a sealed envelope with your advisor’s signature over the flap).
6. A reference from a current or former employer, preferably from within your field of interest (must be enclosed in a sealed envelope with your employer’s signature over the flap).

Please send items 1-3 together. Please have transcripts sent directly to the address below. Recommendation letters may either be emailed to EDU-studies@longwoodgardens.org or mailed to the address below. ONLY COMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL BE CONSIDERED.

Must be received by February 1, 2013.

Domestic and International Studies
Longwood Gardens
P.O. Box 501
Kennett Square, PA 19348-0501 USA
FAX: 610-388-5488
EMAIL: EDU-Studies@longwoodgardens.org

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By gsliscomm, November 27, 2012 9:50 pm

Applications are now available for Summer 2013 Research Fellowships at The Mary Baker Eddy Library in Boston. Fellowships are open to academic scholars, independent researchers, and graduate students. The Library’s collections, centered on the papers of Mary Baker Eddy and records documenting the history of Christian Science, offer scholars countless opportunities for original research. A select list of such resources includes: Mary Baker Eddy’s scrapbooks and copybooks; household account ledgers and receipts; a fully-indexed file of newspapers clippings that date to the late nineteenth century; Eddy’s sermons and lectures; an extensive historic photograph collection; architectural records; early histories of branch Churches of Christ, Scientist; and Eddy’s voluminous correspondence and manuscript material, which offer opportunities for new analyses of her life and ideas. Mary Baker Eddy (1821-1910) authored a groundbreaking book on science, theology, and healing titled Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures and founded the Church of Christ, Scientist, a publishing
society, and The Christian Science Monitor.

Previous fellowship topics have included:
Mary Baker Eddy and Bronson Alcott; demographic survey of early Christian Science church members; military ministry; material culture and memory; church architecture and feminine sacred space; Christian Science and divine healing.

Stipend provided. Application and supporting materials must be postmarked by February 4, 2013. For further
information about the Library’s holdings and the fellowship program, including the application and instructions, please go to http://www.marybakereddylibrary.org/research/visit/fellowships or contact 617-450-7316, fellowships@mbelibrary.org.

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By gsliscomm, October 10, 2012 9:45 am

The Smithsonian Libraries seeks a computer science or MLS student/recent
grad for the **Taxonomic Literature 2 Linked Data Mining internship**. This
is a paid internship, with a stipend of $500 per week (full time) or a total
of $1500 (part time) to take place in January/Febuary of 2013. It may be
performed in person, in the National Museum of Natural History, in
Washington, D.C. or remotely.
Applications will be accepted until **October 15th, 2012**.

Details are below or at
http://library.si.edu/internships/taxonomic-literature-2-linked-data-mining-
paid-internship.

Dates preferred: Winter term (January-February) 2013 Full time or Part time:
Either full time for three weeks or part time, totally 105 hours. This is a
paid internship, carrying a stipend of $500 per week (full time) or a total
of $1500.
Intern Supervisor: Joel Richard
Location of internship: Remote or Local (Washington, DC) Desired
knowledge/skill sets:
One of: B.S. in Computer Science or related field OR MLS/MLIS current
student or recent graduate (within 6 months) Must have: Experience with
databases or large datasets, knowledge of at least one programming language
e.g., Ruby, Python, Perl, etc.
Desirable: experience or education in the Natural Sciences

Brief description of project:
TL-2 is the premier publication of the International Association for Plant
Taxonomy (IAPT); a 15 volume guide to the literature of systematic botany
published between 1753 and 1940. It is organized by author and includes
numbered entries for the author’s publications. Suggested abbreviations for
use in taxonomic publications are provided: abbreviations for the author’s
name, short titles and abbreviations of the short titles for publications.
TL-2 is the standard by which authors’ names and titles should be
abbreviated.
TL-2 is now being offered online as a searchable database at
http://www.sil.si.edu/digitalcollections/tl-2/. The plan is to provide TL-2
as linked open data (LOD) to increase utility for the Botany community.
Possible activities to explore in this internship include one or more of:
. Data mining for additional Linked Open Data elements using Google Refine,
e.g., geographic names, species names, institutions.
. Linking data elements to other Linked Open Data sources on the web, e.g.,
VIAF, FreeBase, DBpedia.
. Exploring use of visualizations to provide additional insights to the data
End results of the internship will be at least two of:
. A informational graphic interpreting some of the data (existing data or
new data elements created via data mining).
. Identification of elements for linking, with links out to other Linked
Open Data source(s).
. A report of an analysis of the data with suggestions for future work,
challenges faced in mining or linking data, etc.
If the internship is remote, frequent check-ins via Skype or GTalk (or
phone) will be the primary means of communication. The internship can be
full-time or part-time (20 hrs/week or more) with total time spent on the
project not to exceed 105 hours.
Please apply via SOLAA (https://solaa.si.edu/solaa/SOLAAHome.html). Select
“Smithsonian Insitution Libraries” as placement unit, then “Smithsonian
Institution Libraries Internship Program” as program and “Taxonomic
Literature 2 Linked Data Mining” as specific project. Paper and email
applications will not be accepted.

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By gsliscomm, September 24, 2012 12:17 pm

Director of Library Services
Environmental and economics consulting firm seeks a Director of Library Services to direct management of internal content and perform cataloguing, literature searches, topic tracking (Web 2.0), and document retrieval supporting litigation and client focused projects. Candidates should have:

1. Strong electronic content/knowledge management experience in addition to general skills needed in special libraries.
2. Experience with organizing the electronic flow of incoming materials, including print, digital, and oversized documents.
3. Research experience using tools such as LexisNexis, ISI Web of Knowledge, Pacer, as well as using traditional library, government agency, municipal records, or general web resources.

Research will include environmental topics ranging from general topics such as: PCBs, hazardous waste, MGPs, etc., or more specific searches such as court decisions or digital articles.
Requirements:

• Masters Degree in Library and Information Sciences or equivalent;
• Organizing and managing information management system;
• Literature research (particularly the ability to understand the needs defined by technical experts);
• Basic cataloging;
• Strong verbal and written communication skills;
• Proven ability to work well independently and collaboratively;
• At least 5 years experience with private or special library and information management.

Familiarity with environmental engineering and knowledge of the hard sciences will be useful.
*This position is not eligible for moving reimbursements.

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By gsliscomm, September 4, 2012 2:22 pm

Special Library Position: Health Sciences Librarian

The Arnold P. Gold Foundation, a small, non-profit, national organization, based in Englewood Cliffs, NJ, is looking for an intelligent and energetic Health Sciences Librarian to help develop a new research and resource institute for the study of humanism in healthcare within the foundation. (Boston or Bergen County location preferable and telecommuting is possible.) The Gold Foundation was established in 1988 to improve the quality of healthcare by ensuring that physicians and other healthcare professionals provide patient care that is as compassionate as it is cutting edge.

The health sciences librarian will work closely with the Director of the institute and other Gold Foundation staff on all aspects of establishing the institute which will support and disseminate research related to humanism and professionalism in healthcare and serve as a hub for sharing related information and resources nationally and internationally.

Specific Responsibilities:

The Health Sciences Librarian, reporting to the Institute Director, will:

• • Compile and maintain a bibliography of the existing research literature and other information on professionalism and humanism in healthcare (primary focus on medicine/medical education);
• Identify and establish links to curricula and databases relating to humanism in healthcare;
• Compile, develop and maintain an on-line resource center with tools and assessment instruments, current information (see first bullet), and links to related organizations and resources; and
• Identify and connect a network of mentors, speakers, consultants, colleagues and institute volunteers.

Qualifications:

• Library Science training and experience;
• Strong Internet skills (general searching, scholarly article/journal searches, using online social media for organizations);
• Database development and management skills;
• Strong website construction and maintenance skills;
• Knowledge of research study design, health sciences education and medical terminology;
• Ability to synthesize and summarize complex information;
• Well-organized with scrupulous attention to detail; and
• Ability to maintain strong relationships primarily via phone and email.
• Previous office and non-profit experience a plus.

To Apply-(No Phone Calls Please):
Email resume and cover letter with ‘Health Science Librarian’ in subject line to:
bpacker@gold-foundation.org

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By gsliscomm, August 28, 2012 5:15 pm

If you would like a creative and meaningful opportunity to practice your library skills, consider a part-time internship at the Dana-Farber/Children’s Hospital Cancer Center.

We are looking for an intern to streamline our educational information and brochure inventory, and maintain patient and parent educational materials in family resource centers. Your work will help support families of children with cancer:

• Organize and catalogue brochures, and other teaching materials
• Find or develop new books and resources for pediatric oncology patients and their family members
• Maintain book inventory and cataloging system
• Search for material in a variety of languages
• Potential exists for other projects depending on needs and interests

If—

• You have the ability to work independently and problem solve
• You can see both the big picture and the smallest details
• You have experience with databases, and know or can easily learn Microsoft Access
• You want to do meaningful work as you learn your profession

—Contact us!

If interested, please send resume and cover letter to:

Martha Young, Patient and Family Education Program Manager
Dana-Farber/Children’s Hospital Cancer Center
martha_young@dfci.harvard.edu

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By gsliscomm, August 28, 2012 5:08 pm

Organization Overview:
Abt Associates is a mission-driven, global leader in research and program implementation in the fields of health, social and environmental policy, and international development. Known for its rigorous approach to solving complex challenges, Abt Associates was ranked as one of the top 25 global research firms in 2010. The employee-owned company has multiple offices in the U. S. and program offices in nearly 40 countries.

Job Responsibilities:
Abt Associates is seeking an Intern/graduate student pursuing a Master’s Degree in Library & Information Science (MLS) with an interest in records management, archives and/or information management. The part-time internship for 10 hours per week will provide the opportunity for a current MLS student to work in support of Abt Associates’ Reputational Capital & Technical Leadership staff and assist with digitization initiatives, used to increase access to our historical reports through the creation of these electronic files.

The intern will help assist in expanding a knowledge repository of Abt’s historical work and papers. The intern will review print materials and help in preparing any materials to be scanned and digitally organized. The intern will work closely with Abt’s Library & Knowledge Management staff to help properly store and maintain archival materials.

Skills Prerequisites:

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong computer skills and software knowledge
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Microsoft Access
• Ability to exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality
• Self-motivated and able to work independently

To apply for this position, please send a cover letter and current resume to Sarah Curran at library@abtassoc.com, and submit an application online at: https://jobs-abtassociates.icims.com/jobs/7172/intern—records-management/job?mode=apply&apply=yes&hashed=58168622