Registration is now open for Government Information Day 2018: Advocacy, Research, and Collaboration(GID18). This one-day conference will be held Thursday May 24th, from 9 am to 4:30 pm. The event is free to attend, and is a great learning opportunity for librarians, library staff, information professionals, and members of the public. GID18 will feature presentations on topics relating to local, state, and federal information, including the upcoming 2020 census. The keynote speaker will be Laurie Beyer Hall, Superintendent of Documents, from the U.S. Government Publishing Office (GPO). In addition to the presentations, attendees will be able to interact with various vendors and colleagues on topics relating to government information.
Research Analyst, Purdue University Development Office
Research Analyst, University Development Office
POSTED: January 11, 2018
BUSINESS: Purdue Research Foundation
LOCATION: Purdue University campus
POSITION TYPE: Full-time
START DATE: Immediate Availability
Essential Functions:
- Identify and rate new prospects in order to grow the prospect pipeline.
- Write reports, briefing materials, summaries, or profiles as needed by University officers and key volunteers to further Purdue’s fundraising programs.
- Assist development officers in evaluating prospects based on estimated net wealth, giving capacities, as well as other factors, in order to create cultivation and solicitation strategies for prospects.
- Assist development officers and their staff by training them in the use of research materials, on-line databases, prospect management functions of Ellucian’s Advance and Reeher, and other tools for prospect research and prospect management.
- Coordinate with development officers and staff to strategize activities regarding prospects/donors and to share information appropriately by using the prospect management program, by attending unit, individual, corporate, and foundation campaign meetings, and by other identified means.
Additional Responsibilities:
- Ensure that the University Development Office’s records (on-line alumni/development database and documents) contain accurate and complete information.
- Consult with and advise the Information Services staff and other development offices or departments, as needed, during implementation of Ellucian’s Advance upgrades and electronic screening implementation.
- Participate in other appropriate projects, as determined and assigned by the Director or Associate Director.
ILF 2018 Call for Programs: Submit your Conference Program Proposal by 2/16
Indiana Library Federation seeks proposals through a combined Call For Programs . Consider leading a session at one of our seven conferences in 2018. Priority deadline for 5 Regional Conferences is Feb. 16!
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- Technical and Computer Skills
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- Volunteer/Board/Staff Experience
- Communications
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Job Opening Batesville Memorial Public Library
The Batesville Memorial Public Library is seeking a Systems Administrator who will move our library into the future. Batesville is located in Southeastern Indiana halfway between Indianapolis and Cincinnati and serves a growing community of 11,000 people.
The Systems Administrator is responsible for all aspects of technology for the Library. Additionally, this individual plans for future technology needs, provides digital literacy training to patrons and staff, and serves as a liaison for technology vendors and ILS representatives.
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The Westfield Washington Public Library serves a dynamic and rapidly growing community which includes the City of Westfield and Washington Township in Hamilton County, IN. We are looking for customer-oriented, energetic, enthusiastic, creative and knowledgeable candidate for the Information Reference Services Manager.