Thursday, December 23, 2021
Wednesday, December 22, 2021
VOICES FOR INFORMATION EQUITY
A Conversation with Dr. Safiya Noble, Author of Algorithms and Oppression, UCLA
A Spring 2022 Webinar Series featuring Library and Information Science Scholars discussing contemporary conversations on race, gender, sexuality, class, and information equality.
A Conversation with Dr. Safiya Noble, Author of Algorithms and Oppression, UCLA
Library Freedom Project: Practicing library ethics through community
“It was like he was writing my life”: How ethnic identity affected my family’s interpretation of an Afro Latinx text
The Chicana Imaginary in The Picturebooks
Tomaquag Museum: Decolonizing Archives, Telling our Stories, & Building Collaborations
Sponsored by:
URI College of Arts & Sciences
URI Graduate School of Library & Information Studies
URI Harrington School of Media
Minor in Latin American, Carribean and Latinx Studies
Tuesday, December 21, 2021
JOB OPPORTUNITY: CITY OF NORWALK, CT: Manager of Branch Library
CITY OF NORWALK invites applications for the position of Manager of Branch Library
An Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer
SALARY Hourly $56.93 - $67.29 Annually $111,439.00 - $131,717.00
OPENING DATE: 12/08/21
CLOSING DATE: 01/08/22 11:59 PM
DESCRIPTION OF WORK:
Position Definition:
Plans, organizes and supervises the Branch Library; including the development and promotion of services; supervises business and maintenance operations of Branch Library; and performs general professional library work.
General Duties:
Receives oral or written direction from Director. Responds to and resolves patron complaints and concerns. Plans work and priorities according to standard procedures. Assigns work to professional and support staff as needed. Oversees the computerized circulation of library materials. Oversees training of staff members in circulation procedures and in dealing with the public. Holds meetings for staff communication and development. Responsible for the selection of book and non-book materials. Confers with Director on purchase of items. Oversees the removal of outdated or damaged materials. Supervises the administrative detail work of the Library Branch including business and maintenance matters. Provides professional library assistance to members of the public in reference and related research requests. Assists the Director in near-term and long-range planning for library development. Recommends policy changes to the Director. Prepares statistical and narrative reports of some complexity for the Director. Consults with Director on branch budget recommendations. Administers approved budget for Branch Library. Plans and implements children and adult section programming. Works closely with the Library Director on branding, marketing, newsletters, and social media. Reports goals achieved to the Director. Additional Duties: Attends Library Board meetings as required. Recommends the employment, promotion, or discipline of employees. Prepares training and development programs for library staff members. Participates in professional library organizations to remain current of developments in library practices, specifically Branch services. Develops and maintains connections with local public and private schools and colleges. Speaks to civic, cultural and other public groups to promote interest in the Library. Recommends reclassification of selected materials. Performs work in other areas of the library as assigned. Supervised By: Receives general direction from Library Director.
Note: The description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not all-inclusive of every task or responsibility. The position requires working some evenings and weekends.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Ability to apply principles of Library Science to solve practical problems in situations where only limited standardization exists. Knowledge of equity and diversity initiatives. Ability to understand the uniqueness of the neighborhood it serves and to deliver the appropriate services. Ability to follow and enforce policies and procedures. Ability to work independently with minimum supervision. Ability to prioritize assigned duties and report accomplished tasks to supervisor. Ability to prepare and deliver brief, concise and attractive reports of library services and facilities both orally and in writing. A working knowledge of computer applications for library services and to conduct virtual meetings. A working knowledge of Microsoft Office software. Ability to work effectively with library staff and library patrons.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
A Master’s degree in Library Science and four years of progressively responsible public library experience, including two years supervising unionized staff. Ability to speak Spanish and/or Haitian Creole language is preferred. SPECIAL LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS AND/OR SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION: License or Certificate: Not applicable. This position is a Grade 07. ***Effective January 1, 2022, Salary Range is as follows: $112,665.00 - $133,166.00***
APPLICATIONS MAY BE OBTAINED AND FILED ONLINE AT: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/norwalk/default.cfm
An Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer Job #0021-01-2021 MANAGER OF BRANCH LIBRARY AW
PLA 2022 Conference
There's still time to save $280 on #PLA2022 registration using the Early Bird discount! Not a member? Join today to save on conference fees AND get yearlong ALA/PLA member benefits! Early Bird ends Jan. 7, 2022.
https://www.placonference.org/registration.cfm?fbclid=IwAR1UkRb1c63IvyiNeW-KBrHfhv_VRR_9LjvabUGAGi15o65KMY0CoAIs8R4
Put to the Test Health departments rely on libraries to distribute COVID-19 testing kits
Since the onset of the coronavirus pandemic, libraries have served both informally and officially as public health partners, from 3D-printing personal protective equipment to serving as vaccination sites. Now, as the country continues to ease masking and social-distancing restrictions, libraries are again stepping into the role as a point of care—this time by helping to distribute rapid, at-home COVID-19 testing kits.
To learn more, please click on the link below:
https://americanlibrariesmagazine.org/2021/12/01/put-to-the-test/?fbclid=IwAR1PEMQbtg5P4mxelB8HZyaSgqEC7GiBNjizPwhoKd-zlgUXiDxl6Im2O_I
ALA launches new eLearning website
Welcome to ALA eLearning, the leading global content provider of courses, webinars, and customized eLearning content for library and information workers in all types of libraries and related organizations. Designed to meet your evolving learning needs, ALA eLearning brings together content from every office and division of ALA in one place.
New events are added all the time; search and browse for fee-based eCourses and webinars as well as free events. Come learn with ALA and its divisions and offices!
2022 Reading Across Rhode Island book is FIREKEEPER’S DAUGHTER by Angeline Boulley!
Rhode Island Center for the Book
The 2022 Reading Across Rhode Island book is FIREKEEPER’S DAUGHTER by Angeline Boulley! Grab a copy at your local library or bookstore and join in the conversation! Contact kate@ribook.org if you would like books for your classroom or library.Rhode Island Library Association Rhode Island Department of Education - RIDE Rhode Island Council for the Humanities RISCA - Rhode Island State Council on the Arts Pell Center for International Relations and Public Policy Rhode Island PBS Education Services Rhode Island PBS Education Services
Friday, December 10, 2021
Library of Congress Changes Illegal Aliens Subject Heading
Library of Congress Changes Illegal Aliens Subject Heading
ALA welcomes removal of offensive terms
November 12, 2021
To learn more, please visit the link below:
https://americanlibrariesmagazine.org/blogs/the-scoop/library-of-congress-changes-illegal-aliens-subject-heading/?fbclid=IwAR3ab7XPL6p1G7Oa-U4vRooSnIlecE4m5xGcg2OFjVyFTORqWOcOL1UP5K4
Standing Strong and Together for Children's Rights to Access Diverse Books (ALSC, Dec 7, 2021)
“As youth services library workers, it is of primordial importance to be prepared to defend the freedom of children and youth to read and the right for all voices to be represented in our collections.”
Read more from this recent blog post by ALSC President, Lucia Gonzalez:
https://www.alsc.ala.org/blog/2021/12/standing-strong-and-together-for-childrens-rights-to-access-diverse-books/?fbclid=IwAR3BOrASu0W5NaElmieGXUZqN19bmjv3jzL_qAASMi4O8FuEsYRzJPulFkA
The Necessity of Collaboration (American Libraries)
How to make large-scale library initiatives more successful with partnerships
By Valerie Horton | November 1, 2021
Most people think of collaboration as a soft skill and dismiss it with a
shrug. Here’s the thing: You don’t collaborate to make people feel okay,
because it’s expected of you, or to earn brownie points. You
collaborate because on large-scale projects, you have no choice.
To learn more, please visit link below:
RILA Mentors Needed!
There has been an overwhelmingly positive response to the RILA Mentorship Program. We have formed a new partnership with the URI GSLIS program to pull in library school students as Mentees.
Now, we are looking for Mentors from every type of library to serve for the 2022 year and help our future librarians!
For more information about our program, please visit: https://rilibraries.org/mentorship
Thanks!
Kieran Ayton, Co-Chair, RILA Mentorship Program
mentor@rilibraries.org
Monday, December 6, 2021
You are invited to Cornucopia of Rhode Island's Quarterly Meeting (December 2021)
When: Dec 16, 2021 11:00 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Registration is Open for LibLearnX (The Library Learning Experience) January 21-24, 2022 (Virtual)
A completely new learning experience for ALA Members. Join us at LibLearnX and experience interactive and on-demand education, inspiring speakers and panels, networking, and more! Registration is open. https://bit.ly/LibLearnX-Register
LibLearnX is a member-based learning experience designed to motivate,
inspire, and engage discussions that will shape the future of libraries
and their communities.
PLA 2022 Scholarships
#PLA2022 scholarships are now open! PLA is giving away 15 scholarships to provide financial assistance for public library workers and students to attend the PLA 2022 Conference in Portland, OR, March 23–25. Five conference scholarships will be awarded in each of the three categories: Early-career Library Staff Scholarships, Non-Salaried or Unemployed Library Staff Scholarships, and Library School Student Scholarships.
Each scholarship includes complimentary registration, one year of ALA and PLA membership, and a $500 stipend for travel and housing. The application deadline is Wednesday, December 8, 2021, and awardees will be notified Wednesday, January 5, 2022. Apply now at https://www.placonference.org/general_scholarships.cfm.
Native American Library Services Basic Grants Available for 2022
Native American Library Services Basic Grants Available for 2022
Application Deadline is March 1, 2022
Washington, DC—The Institute of Museum and Library Services is now accepting applications for Native American Library Services Basic grants through March 1, 2022.
Native American Library Services Basic grants are noncompetitive one-year grants of $6,000 to $10,000, which can include up to $3,000 in eligible education and assessment activities or travel. The grants are available to federally recognized Native American tribes and Native Alaskan villages, corporations, and regional corporations and are designed to support existing operations and maintain core services of tribal and Native village libraries.
Grants may be used to buy library materials, fund salaries and training, provide internet connectivity and computers, or develop public and private partnerships with other agencies and community-based organizations, for example.
Libraries may request up to $3,000 for staff to attend library courses or training workshops; attend or present at conferences related to library services; or hire consultants for onsite professional library assessments.
Application materials can be found on the grant program page. For more information, please visit the IMLS website.
ALA Statement on Book Censorship
American Library Association
The ALA Executive Board and the Boards of Directors for all of ALA's eight divisions have released a joint statement opposing widespread efforts to censor books in U.S. schools and libraries.
Now available in English AND Spanish, PLA's 2022 Early Literacy Calendar
Public Library Association (PLA)
Now available in English AND Spanish, PLA's 2022 Early Literacy Calendar helps your library's patrons engage in early literacy activities all year long! Shop now for 12 months of skills-building activities, nursery rhymes, and more! https://www.alastore.ala.org/PLA2022ceng
You're invited to the SABA 2021 Celebration!!
Join the South Asia National Outreach Consortium and the SABA Awards Committee on Wednesday, December 8 at 7:30pm EST in a virtual celebration of Children's and Young Adult literature on South Asia and its diasporas. Meet the authors amplifying South Asian stories and how these stories can be used in homes, classrooms, and libraries. We invite teachers, librarians, and families to join us to take part in this celebration.
Register here: bit.ly/CelebrateSABA2021
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Jennifer Burke
Children's Librarian
Community Library of DeWitt & Jamesville
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