Please join us on Friday, December 13th from 11:30am-4pm For the Edit-a-thon Exploring Anthropology, Communities, and Wikipedia Representation!

Friday, December 13, 11:30am-4:00pm, hybrid!

Wiki page: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Meetup/DC/FAIRly_Obscure_Anthropology_Edit-a-thon

Registration via Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fairly-obscure-an-anthropology-wikipedia-edit-a-thon-tickets-1079408061569?aff=oddtdtcreator

Presented by:
The University of Maryland Center for Archival Futures, the National Anthropological Archives, Smithsonian Institution; George Washington University’s Center for the Advanced Study of Human Paleobiology; The Bentley Historical Library and University of Michigan School of Information; the University of Missouri’s College of Information Studies; and the Council for the Preservation of Anthropological Records (CoPAR), and Wikimedia DC.

Event description

Are you interested in the history of anthropology? In archival description, outreach, and linked data? In FAIR and CARE principles for social science and scientific information? Join a co-sponsored edit-a-thon event to support the ethical description of anthropological knowledge and anthropological records focused on reworking and expanding related Wikipedia and Wikidata entries. This edit-a-thon will focus on editing, adding, and checking information on these publicly available and publicly maintained databases relating to anthropologists and anthropology. Interested audience may include community members, anthropologists, graduate students in anthropology, graduate students in information science, linked data nerds, and others!

No Wikipedia editing experience necessary. Opening ceremonial event will begin at 11:30am. Training will be provided, taking place 12pm to 1:00pm (Eastern time). Open editing time will run from 1:00pm to 4:00pm (Eastern time). At 2:30pm we will have a Wikidata demo. If you’ve never edited before, please plan to attend the training session.

Event preparation:

Laptops are required. Please bring your own. Please create a Wikipedia account prior to the event.

Please read or refresh on the following:

Wiki guide from Australia: https://wikimedia.org.au/wiki/Wikimedia_Australia_and_First_Nations_Metadata:_ATSILIRN_Protocols_for_Description_and_Access

Living persons guidance: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Biographies_of_living_persons

Protocols for Native Archival Materials: https://www2.nau.edu/libnap-p/

CARE Principles for Indigenous Data Governance– https://www.gida-global.org/care

FAIR Principles for Scientific Data Management and Stewardship https://www.go-fair.org/fair-principles/

On editing Wikipedia for history: Roy Rosenzweig, “Can History Be Open Source? Wikipedia and the Future of the Past,” Journal of American History 93, no. 1 (June 2006): 117-146. DOI: https://doi.org/10.2307/4486062.

When:
Training will be provided, and lunch will be provided for in-person participants who RSVP in advance, taking place December 13, 11:00am-12:00pm at the two host sites. Open editing time will run from 1:00pm to 4pm (Eastern time). If you’ve never edited before, please plan to attend the training session.

Please fill out this quick Google Form to RSVP for lunch and indicate your interest in Wikipedia or Wikidata: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdV4nBNS_TXlqd72n85tZeZZzOGpXuwTDqAg-fMxmViUxHPLg/viewform

Where:

Primary site: University of Michigan: Whiting Room, Bentley Historical Library, 1150 Beal Avenue, Ann Arbor, MI 48109, USA

Satellite site: Room 2119, Hornbake Library-South, College of Information, University of Maryland, 4130 Campus Dr., College Park, MD 20740
Or online!

Zoom information

(set up by Jesse Johnston at U-Michigan – Meghan Courtney is an alternate host)
Jesse Johnston is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: Wiki Edit-a-Thon
Time: Dec 13, 2024 11:00 Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://umich.zoom.us/j/94094954386

Meeting ID: 940 9495 4386
Passcode: 379259

Interviews start soon!

For more information and to apply, click here. 

Summary

The Director of Library and Information Services at Trine University leads efforts to design and implement the vision and direction for student-centered service and resource delivery at the Angola campus. The Director of Library and Information Services provides strategic and long-range planning, policy development, fiscal management, personnel supervision, and the establishment of internal and external partnerships.

Essential

Duties and Other Responsibilities:

• Serves as the head of Library and Information Services (LIS) and is responsible for the direction and administration of all Information Services activities at the Angola campus.
• Provides leadership in creating a vision, development, and implementation of a viable strategic plan for LIS that aligns with the larger vision for Student Success.
• Develops, implements, reviews, and updates policies and procedures.
• Prepares and effectively manages budgets and anticipates future needs.
• Provides leadership in the direction of the physical space.
• Adheres to accreditation standards and participates in document preparation and accreditation site visits.
• Maintains awareness of emerging technologies and service trends.
• Oversees and evaluates research support services and resources.
• Designs, implements, and evaluates innovative outreach programs and services to achieve Student Success objectives.
• Collaborates with faculty in the planning, development, and delivery of curricula related to information literacy, access, and management.
• Identifies grant opportunities and works with staff to prepare proposals related to programs and operations.
• Emphasizes and expands the use of Open Educational Resources.
• Represents Trine University on PALNI committees.
• Leads marketing, promotion, and admissions-related events of Library services, resources, and programs.
• Participates in professional organizations for the purpose of continuing education, outreach, information sharing, and networking.
• Prepares reports and presentations as needed.
• Functions as liaison to Trine University education centers and the College of Graduate and Professional Studies for Library and digital resource needs.
• Supervises and manages Angola campus LIS employees, handling all aspects of employee development.
• Other duties as assigned by the Executive Director of Student Success.

Cincinnati State is looking for the next Curriculum and Information Services Librarian to lead, revamp, and reinvigorate our college wide comprehensive information services program!

This is a wonderful opportunity to lead and inspire an information literacy program at a diverse and mission driven community college. Join us!

https://tinyurl.com/CISLibrarian

The application period for SAA’s 2025 Josephine Forman Scholarship is now open!

The purpose of the Josephine Forman Scholarship is to provide financial support to minority students pursuing graduate education in archival science, to encourage students to pursue a career as an archivist, and to promote the diversification of the American archives profession.  The scholarship is given to applicants who demonstrate excellent potential for scholastic and personal achievement and who manifest a commitment both to the archives profession and to advancing diversity concerns within it.  The scholarship was established by the General Commission on Archives and History (GCAH) of The United Methodist Church and named for Josephine Forman, archivist for 18 years of the Southwest Texas Conference of the United Methodist Church.

The recipient of the award will receive a scholarship of $10,000.  Awardees also may be invited to attend the annual meeting of the General Commission on Archives and History and/or the Quadrennial Historical Convocation, with funding provided by GCAH.  Also included is complimentary registration to the SAA Annual Meeting in the year in which the scholarship is received. All applications must be submitted by February 28th. 

Eligibility:

• The applicant must be a citizen or permanent resident of the United States.
• The applicant must be of American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian, Black/African American, Hispanic/Latino, Middle Eastern/North African, or Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander descent.
• The applicant must be currently enrolled in a graduate program or a multi-course program in archival administration, or have applied to such a program for the next academic year.*
• The applicant shall have completed no more than half of the credit requirements toward her/his graduate degree or multi-course program at the time of the award (i.e., June 1).
• The applicant must be enrolled in a graduate program and begin school no later than September 1 or the fall semester/quarter immediately following the award.  Otherwise the award will be rescinded.
• Applicants may have full-time or part-time status.

*The graduate program or multi-course program must offer at least three courses in archival science or be listed in the current SAA Directory of Archival Education.  The applicant must provide proof of the three-course standard by submitting copies of course descriptions from the institution’s current course catalog.

Goshen Public Library & Historical Society (NY)

The Goshen Public Library & Historical Society (NY) seeks an experienced and visionary leader to meet the evolving needs of a modern library. This individual will oversee the implementation of the library’s long-term plan, champion inclusivity, celebrate diversity, and evaluate services and programs to meet community needs.

Qualifications: A master’s degree in Library and Information Science from an ALA-accredited program, a New York State Librarian professional certificate, eligibility to meet Orange County Civil Service Department requirements for Library Director II, four (4) years of professional library experience, one (1) year of which shall have been in a supervisory or administrative capacity are required. Excellent leadership, communication, interpersonal skills, and collective bargaining experience are highly preferred. While not required, residing in or near our community is preferred to facilitate a close connection with our patrons and local partners.

The hiring salary range is $110,000 – $120,000. Apply with a meaningful cover letter and resume via our application portal (https://bradburymiller.com/current-clients/) by clicking on Goshen Public Library & Historical Society and the apply button. This position closes on Sunday, January 19, 2025.

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Scott County Public Library (KY)

The Board of Trustees for the Scott County Public Library (KY) is seeking a new Library Director. As a leader and advocate for the Library, the ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to the principles of professional library services, including intellectual freedom and Freedom to Read. The ideal candidate will have a solid technical background, proficient interpersonal management skills, and exceptional listening and communication skills. The Library Director is also a leader in the community and should possess strong writing and public speaking abilities.

Qualifications: The ideal candidate will possess a master’s degree in library science from an ALA accredited library school and five to seven years of progressively responsible management experience. A valid driver’s license and immediate eligibility to obtain a Professional I or II KDLA certification is required. Effective public speaking, organizational and problem-solving skills are highly desired.

The hiring salary range is $88,000 – $98,000. Apply with a meaningful cover letter and resume via our application portal (https://bradburymiller.com/current-clients/) by clicking on Goshen Public Library & Historical Society and the apply button. This position closes on Sunday, January 19, 2025.

View the most up to date versions of these announcement in their entirety along with accompanying links on our website  (https://bradburymiller.com/current-clients/).