Vermont Library Association

Personnel Committee Meeting

AGrasmick — Wed, 07 May 2008 15:16:57 +0000

The Personnel Committee is meeting

Monday, May 12th, 10am-noon at the Midstate Regional Library in Berlin

to begin planning its next project: a survey of Vermont public librarians’ wages and benefits. The Committee welcomes volunteers to help draft, administer, and analyze the survey.

Contact Chair Amy C. Grasmick for more information:

Kimball Public Library
kimball_acg@hotmail.com
728-5073

Research Services and Electronic Resources Librarian - Union Institute & University (Montpelier, VT)

judah — Fri, 02 May 2008 13:03:38 +0000

Union Institute & University, a national university for adult learners offering programs of study leading to Bachelor’s, Master’s and Doctoral degrees is seeking a Research Services and Electronic Resources Librarian at our Montpelier, Vermont academic center. This librarian has primary responsibility for the management of the library’s electronic resources and web pages, and shares in the provision of reference/research support services to our academic community.

Required qualifications include a Master’s degree from an ALA accredited library school as well as excellent research, technology, teaching, presentation, web design, and communication skills. Preference will be given to candidates with demonstrated experience in managing technology applications/software such as integrated library systems, desktop conferencing, link resolvers, ezproxy, Serials Solutions, and ILLiad. Other preferred qualifications include experience with online course management systems and knowledge of database design and reporting software. Also desired are several years of work experience in a college or university library. Applications received by May 23, 2008 will receive primary consideration.

Interested candidates please submit a letter of interest along with a current resume and a list of at least three references to: Human Resources, Attn: Melissa Evans Melissa.Evans@tui.edu.

Union Institute & University is Equal Opportunity Educator and Employer.
We are committed to a multicultural environment and strongly encourage applications from women, minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities.

April 30th deadline for “regular” registration to Vermont Library Conference

SThayer — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 13:16:03 +0000

New VLA membership applications after April 30, 2008 will not be processed in time for any discounted conference registration fees.

Library Director - Blake Memorial Library (East Corinth, VT)

judah — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 00:28:36 +0000

The Trustees of the Blake Memorial Library are seeking a part-time (30 hours per week) Library Director to manage our library, which serves 1,800 patrons in Corinth, Topsham, and surrounding communities. The Director will work collaboratively with the Board of Trustees and will supervise one part-time employee and a capable group of dedicated volunteers. The Trustees are completing work on a 5-year plan for the library, based on recent meetings with many members of the community. The Trustees and community members are enthusiastic about the library and its future and are eager to work with a new Director to achieve the goals in our plan for the library. Candidates should possess an M.L.S. degree or be willing to obtain state certification as a public librarian within five years. A complete job description and information about compensation can be obtained from the Secretary of the Board (Blake Memorial Library, East Corinth, VT 05040 or morrisvt@tops-tele.com). Letters of interest and resumes can be sent to either of these addresses. Deadline for applications is Friday, May 2.

Librarian - Temple Sinai (South Burlington, VT)

judah — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 23:51:08 +0000

Seeking a part-time library professional to staff a growing synagogue library. Responsible for all library functions, including circulation, acquisition, cataloging, and outreach. Primary role of the library is to serve the religious school teachers and students, in addition to adult members. Knowledge of Judaism is preferred, but not necessary.

Hours: Sundays 9am-12pm, and Wednesdays 4-6 pm during the school year. Hourly stipend, no benefits.
Send resumes to Ginny Greenblott, Temple Sinai, 500 Swift St., South Burlington VT 05403

Vermont House passes library patron confidentiality bill

trina — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 20:49:23 +0000

Tuesday morning, April 29, the House voted to concur with the Senate-passed version of the library patron confidentiality bill (S. 220). Now it goes to the governor for his signature before becoming law. Please call or write your representatives and thank them for their support on this measure. Also, a big thanks to John Shullenberger for all his efforts on our behalf.

Proposals for ACRL 14th National Conference

Doyle-Wilch Barbara — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 11:49:24 +0000

Contributed papers, panel sessions, preconferences, and workshops are due May 12, 2008. The ACRL 14th National Conference, to be held in Seattle, March 12-15, 2009, will offer a forum for an exciting and energizing exchange of ideas on research, practices, developments, and visions in the field of academic and research librarianship. The conference theme, “Pushing the Edge: Explore, Engage, Extend,” reflects the promise and the challenge of the Northwest. The ACRL National Conference Executive Committee invites submitters to send their edgiest, most “out-there” proposals, to help make ACRL 2009 a truly groundbreaking conference.

Proposals are sought for a variety of formats including contributed papers, panel sessions, preconferences, workshops, poster sessions, and roundtable discussions. Deadlines for proposal submissions are as follows:

May 12, 2008 - Contributed papers, panel sessions, preconferences, and workshops

October 20, 2008 - Poster sessions
November 23, 2008 - Roundtable discussions

Full text of the Call for Participation is available online at http://wwww.acrl.org/seattle (Click “Proposals”). Proposals must be submitted via the online proposal form, available at http://www.eshow2000.com/acrl/2009/program_proposal_submission.cfm. Complete details about the conference are online at http://wwww.acrl.org/seattle. Questions about the call for presentation and the 14^th ACRL National Conference should be directed to Margot Conahan at mconahan@ala.org, or by phone at 312-280-2522.

URGENT–Please call/e-mail your Vermont representatives (in the House) today. . .

trina — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 13:47:47 +0000

. . .and urge them to vote in favor of S. 220, the bill to protect the confidentiality of library patrons records. Please ask them to support the bill as voted by the House Judiciary Committee. You might indicate that this bill will codify our professional code of ethics and make it clear to all Vermonters that their library records are confidential, and is much like laws in more than 40 other states.

To find out who your representatives are, go to: http://www.leg.state.vt.us/legdir/legdir2.htm
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Updated Slate for VLA Election

bellis — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 20:21:13 +0000

We have found a candidate to run for Vice-President / President elect. John Payne of St. Michael’s has agreed to run. A revised ballot can be found here : official-warning.pdf. As always, additional nominations for all open offices may be taken from the floor. - Brenda Ellis, VLA Secretary

Vermont Telecommunications Authority

MHahn — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 18:17:13 +0000

In early March, several librarians made a presentation to the VT Telecom Authority about the expanding role of libraries in providing public access to technology and high-speed Internet services. The mission of VTA is, in part, to ensure “that all residences and business in all regions of the state have access to affordable broadband services not later than the end of the year 2010.”

The committee was thrilled to hear the presentation, and we hope it is a start of a conversation about our need for additional resources to meet increasing demands for services. A handout prepared for the meeting can be found here, Connecting the Unconnected.

If you would like more information, contact Lisa von Kann, Library Director, St. Johnsbury Athenaeum, 802-748-8291, 1vkann[at]stjathenaeum.org.