Job Opportunity - Technical Services/Web Coordinator

University of St. Mary of the Lake/Mundelein Seminary Library
Full time
Available: June 16, 2008

The Library of the University of St. Mary of the Lake (http://www.usml.edu/) supports the education and formation of men for pastoral ministry as Roman Catholic diocesan priests, and provides educational resources other ministry programs. We seek a technical services/web coordinator to perform technical services tasks, including copy cataloging, and web site development. The coordinator will provide reference service, including occasional evening hours.

Salary: $29,000 minimum. Archdiocese of Chicago benefits, including health and retirement.

Required:

• Knowledge of library principles, practices and terminology.
• Knowledge of AACR2, MARC, and cataloging practices and procedures.
• Demonstrated Web development skills.
• Experience with integrated library systems and bibliographic databases.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and prioritize tasks appropriately.

Ability to:

• Work cooperatively with other library staff and the University community.
• Communicate in the English language by phone or in person in a one-to-one or group setting.
• Learn job-related functions such as library's computer systems and operation of specialized equipment.

Experience: Library technician degree and minimum two years experience in library technical services; MLS preferred. Other combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum requirements may be substituted.

Please send cover letter, resume and contact information for three references to:

Sandra Hessler
Human Resources
University of St. Mary of the Lake/Mundelein Seminary
1000 E. Maple Avenue
Mundelein IL 60060
Shessler@usml.edu

Reminder about Summer LTA 121

Just a reminder for those enrolled in the summer LTA 121 course. The class will begin on Wednesday, June 11th NOT the 9th.

LTA 252 Cancelled

Unfortunately LTA 252 has been cancelled due to low enrollment. I hope to offer the course next Spring or Summer.

Job Opportunity

Position Description

Opening for a Media Assistant II at Hoffman Estates High School. This is a clerical and technical support position with tasks that include:

• Student assistance and supervision
• Preparation of instruction materials
• Collection development and maintenance

Starting salary

$12.81 per hour with possibilities for more advanced positions in the future

Contact Information

If you are interested please contact:

Mary Spevacek
Media Department
Hoffman Estates High School
1100 W. Higgins Road
Hoffman Estates, IL 60169
847-755-5750

Project Runway and the 2008 ILA Annual Conference

A new and great way for students to get involved in the state association.

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FASHION DESIGNERS WANTED! NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY.Channel your inner fashionista and be a part of this exciting event that's debuting at the 2008 Illinois Library Association Annual Conference in Chicago.Submit an official entry form with a sketch and description of an original library-inspired fashion or fashion accessory (hat, tie, purse, etc.) to enter. The top fashions will be unveiled on the runway at the "Style from the Stacks" Fashion Show at the Chicago City Centre Hotel on Thursday, September 25th, 2008 at 8:00 pm as part of the ILA President's Event. The show will be hosted by Steven Rosengard from Project Runway: Season 4.

You may choose from one of these categories for inspiration:

1. Creative use of library materials (microfilm, discarded books, paperclips, etc.)
2. Literature-inspired (Mother Goose to Edgar Allan Poe, anything goes!)
3. Libraries of the future
4. Other (let your imagination run wild!)

RULES:
-Entries may be submitted as a group.
-Participants may submit more than one design.
-Participants must be affiliated with an Illinois library or attending a library program in Illinois.
-Chosen designers will provide the supplies for their finished outfit.
-Chosen designers will provide a model for the fashion show.

The deadline for entries is July 25, 2008 and the chosen designers will be notified by July 25, 2008 or earlier. Acceptance of your design includes complimentary registration for the ILA President's Event: Style from the Stacks

To submit an entry, please go to http://www.glenviewpl.org/StylefromtheStacks/entry%20form.pdf

For more information, contact Maria Pontillas, Glenview Public Library; e-mail: mpontillas@glenviewpl.org, phone: (847) 729-7500 x 137

An introduction

Hello all,

I'm very excited to be beginning as the LTA program's department chair. I hope we can all work together to keep developing this program in new and different ways. Jo did such an excellent job shaping the classes and the direction - we just need to keep up that momentum!

Please feel free to drop me a note to introduce yourself and give suggestions at: achernaik@clcillinois.edu, call 847-543-2460, or come visit me in the library.

--Anne