OVERVIEW:

Our third Library 2.024 mini-conference: “Library 2035: Imagining the Next Generation of Libraries,” will be held online (and for free) on Tuesday, October 1st, 2024, from 12:00 – 3:00 pm US-Pacific Time.

What will libraries look like by 2035? That is the question that was tackled in the recently published book “Library 2035: Imagining the Next Generation of Libraries.” In that book, library leaders shared their thoughts about the lessons learned over the past decade and what they forecast as the opportunities, strengths, and challenges that lie ahead for libraries in the next decade. In this free virtual conference, we will broaden the conversation to include additional perspectives and global visions about what the future of libraries will look like. 

Our special conference chair is Dr. Sandra Hirsh, Associate Dean of Academics in the College of Information, Data & Society at San Jose State University. She edited the recently published book, Library 2035: Imagining the Next Generation of Libraries (Rowman & Littlefield) in March 2024.

This is a free event, being held live online and also recorded.
REGISTER HERE
to attend live and/or to receive the recording links afterward.
Please also join the Library 2.0 community to be kept updated on this and future events.

Everyone is invited to participate in our Library 2.0 conference events, which are designed to foster collaboration and knowledge sharing among information professionals worldwide. Each three-hour event consists of a keynote panel, 10-15 crowd-sourced thirty-minute presentations, and a closing keynote.

Participants are encouraged to use #library2024 and #Library2035 on their social media posts about the event.

Dr. Sandra Hirsh
Associate Dean for Academics in the College of Information, Data & Society, San José State University
OPENING KEYNOTE PANEL & SPECIAL ORGANIZER

Dr. Sandra Hirsh is Associate Dean for Academics in the College of Information, Data & Society at San José State University (SJSU). She has previously served as Professor and Director of the SJSU School of Information and has worked in the Silicon Valley at HP Labs, Microsoft, and LinkedIn.

She is a Past President of the Association for Library and Information Science Education (ALISE) and the Association for Information Science & Technology (ASIS&T), and she also holds leadership roles in the American Library Association (ALA) and in the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA). She is currently Chair-Elect of the ALA International Relations Round Table (IRRT). She is an ASIS&T Distinguished Member. She co-founded and co-chairs the global virtual Library 2.0 conference series (https://www.library20.com).

She published a book entitled Blockchain, as book 3 in the ALA Library Futures Series (2020) and an introductory textbook entitled Information Services Today: An Introduction (3rd edition, 2022). Her new book, Library 2035: Imagining the Next Generation of Libraries, was published by Rowman & Littlefield in 2024; accompanying the book, Hirsh conducted a series of interviews with the authors which can be accessed on the Library 2035 Webcast Site or YouTube.

Please join us virtually for our September speaker. Students, alumni, and the broader LIS community are welcome to attend all speaker series events.

Rooney, Library Director of Samuels Public Library, is a long-time library employee who gained experience in all areas of library service prior to moving to management. She has a history of successful programs and community-driven projects offered at Samuels, including a Memory Lab, which she initially created on a budget, where library patrons can digitize their personal analog audio-visual media. Under Rooney’s leadership Samuel Library was recently awarded a $500,000 Mellon Foundation grant to expand their Memory Lab, Makerspace, sound booth, and upgrade a computer lab.

When/where: September 25, 7:00 p.m. Eastern via Zoom

Registration & more info: https://events.iu.edu/luddy-indianapolis/event/1548472-lis-industry-speaker-series-erin-rooney-samuels

All speaker sessions are recorded. You may view each semester’s lineup and follow a link to recordings of past speaker sessions from our series page: https://luddy.indianapolis.iu.edu/events/lis-speaker-series.html

• This program has been approved for 1 LEU (Library Education Unit) through the Indiana State Library. Please reference their continuing education site and approved providers page for self-documentation guidance and more information.

• Hours: Full-time
• Schedule: Varies, but will be a combination of day, evening, and weekend hours, including some Sundays and holidays; on-call as needed.
• FLSA Status: Exempt
• Submission Deadline: October 2, 2024 at 11:59 pm. Candidates will be updated on their status via email, please no phone inquiries. Applications must be submitted online at www.indypl.org

A successful candidate will…

• Have an MLS degree.
• Have 3 to 5 years of previous work experience in a library.
• Have previous experience hiring, training, and supervising staff (preferred).
• Have experience developing partnerships with neighborhood groups, as well as overseeing service plans and programs.
• Have previous experience with juvenile reference and programming.
• Be bilingual (preferred).

What does the job look like?

• Hire, train and evaluate performance management for assigned personnel and volunteers. Conduct regular staff meetings to communicate information to staff, listen to staff concerns and report them to senior management as appropriate.
• Direct the plans for services and programs for the community; schedule, deliver and evaluate based on feedback from participants, changing demographics, customer needs and interests.
• Direct staff in maintenance of the collection. Recommend new materials, organize displays to promote the collection, evaluate and discard damaged or lesser used titles.
• Oversee maintenance and security of branch building and grounds. Monitor patron behavior and inform patrons of library guidelines.
• Develop appropriate partnerships with neighborhood groups and maintain a library presence in the community through presentations, e-mail, social media and publicity.
• Provide information by searching or recommending print or electronic sources or titles, placing material requests, searching shelves, or by referral to other libraries or community sources. Instruct patrons in using online catalog, print and electronic sources to access information, and in using computers and equipment.
• Collect and analyze data on library use, services, trends and community resources. Oversee department budget.

What’s In It for You?

IndyPL offers a robust compensation package! Our comprehensive benefits include: medical, dental and vision insurance coverage; 100% company-paid long term disability, low rates on group life coverage, generous amounts of PTO, and a Library paid pension plan. The Library proudly promotes from within as part of a strong commitment to providing career growth opportunities for employees of all levels.

We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V.

https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/csbsju/osb/jobs/4657224-0/assistant-metadata-librarian

Position Announcement:

Assistant Metadata Librarian, Hill Museum & Manuscript Library

The Hill Museum and Manuscript Library (HMML) invites applications for the full-time, benefit eligible position of Assistant Metadata Librarian.  Remote optional.

Founded in 1965, HMML holds the world’s largest archive of manuscript photographs in both microfilm and digital format. HMML identifies manuscript collections around the world that need photographic preservation and online access. Its archives now contain more than 500,000 complete manuscripts, ranging in size from large codices of hundreds of folios to brief documents consisting of just a few leaves.

Visit www.hmml.org to learn more about the places, people, and communities that have been part of HMML’s global story, and the manuscripts in HMML’s digital and microfilm collections.

Located on the campus of Saint John’s University in Collegeville, Minnesota, HMML is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit corporation that contracts with the Order of Saint Benedict (OSB) for employees and employee services.

Under the supervision of the Director of Cataloging, the Assistant Metadata Librarian will create and improve metadata for HMML’s digital and microfilm collections. The librarian will use and create authority files to facilitate cataloging, both in the HMML Authority File and through creation of MARC authority records to submit to the Library of Congress via NACO.

Apply and view the full position description, responsibilities, requirements, and qualifications at: https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/csbsju/osb/jobs/4657224-0/assistant-metadata-librarian

Dr. Catherine Walsh
DIRECTOR OF CATALOGING

1-302-382-2246
cwalsh001@hmml.org

HILL MUSEUM & MANUSCRIPT LIBRARY
2835 ABBEY PLAZA
P.O. BOX 7300
SAINT JOHN’S UNIVERSITY
COLLEGEVILLE, MN 56321-7300 USA

hmml.org

The Union City Public Library (UCPL) has an opening for, Library Director.

…We are seeking an experienced MLS professional, however, if you are someone, or know someone in the process of working on your MLS degree, or already holds the degree 

and are considering transitioning into a leadership role or a higher level of administration, we welcome and encourage your application.  

UCPL is an Indiana Class C Public Library (libraries serving a population of under 10,000), which serves a diverse multicultural local population of approximately 5600. 

This is one of Indiana’s historic Carnegie libraries. The building was erected in 1904, and is on the National Register of Historic Places., and is located in a city 

which borders the Indiana/Ohio State Line, in this setting the library is located approximately 500 feet from the State Line.

Description:

The Library Director is responsible to the Board of Trustees for the operation and

management of all library services and administration. These may include administering and or managing library business, formulating policies, 

submitting required reports to the Indiana StateLibrary and Indiana State Board of Accounts, supervising employees, purchasing, and overseeing collection development, 

cataloging, technology, and the care and maintenance of the building and grounds. This is a public facing service position; some items are subject to change. 

The Director may be responsible for attending to or oversight of financial duties, such as taking care of payroll, bills, and the budget.

The Director will be expected to engage in public outreach, maintain professional relationships with State agencies, 

local government, schools, civic organizations, and other community entities.

The Director will promote excellent public program services and working with the public, as well as directly participate in 

developing, promoting, and facilitating programs and events as needed.

Qualifications:

At least a Bachelor’s Degree with an Indiana Librarian Certificate 4 (LC4)

or have the ability to meet the requirements for that level of certification. An LC4

requires a Bachelor’s degree plus 5 college level library science courses (the equivalent

of 15 hours of college level Library Science credit, taken before, during or after

bachelor’s degree).

Preferred qualifications:

A Master’s Degree in Library Science from an accredited

university, with a Level 3 Indiana Public Library Certification. 2-5 years of library

experience, with at least 2 years of supervisory/management experience, is preferred.

Salary:

This is a salary position commensurate with qualifications and experience, with a starting range of $31,000 – $37,000, which is based upon a typical 37 hours work week. 

In addition to this, there is PTO time, plus an attractive number of paid Holidays annually, and other benefits.

Qualified candidates should send a cover letter, resume, and three references to:

Board President

Union City Public Library

408 N. Columbia Street

Union City, IN 47390

Or, email the required documents to ucpublib@gmail.com

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Job Type: Full-time

Union City Public Library
408 North Columbia Street
Union City, IN 47390
765-964-4748
ucpublib@gmail.com