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Job Posting: Data Librarian for the Health Sciences at Yale

Posted on March 7, 2018 by Kristina Porter

Great things are happening at Yale. We are excited to announce a newly created opportunity at the Cushing/Whitney Medical Library. Come be a part of our team!

The Cushing/Whitney Medical Library is actively seeking applications and nominations for a Data Librarian for the Health Sciences. Share with your friends! Please see details below:

Data Librarian for the Health Sciences, Medical Library (#48291BR)
In an ever-changing, data-intensive environment, the Data Librarian is an enthusiastic, user-centered individual who will be responsible for the design of the library’s data support program, working collaboratively with others at Yale involved in data education and policy. This position reports to the Assistant Director of Research and Education Services and is a member of the Research and Education Team.

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Annette Lamb, Senior Lecturer for the Department of Library and Information Sciences is a Regular Contributor to Teacher Librarian Magazine…Learn More!

Posted on March 7, 2018 by Kristina Porter

Annette Lamb, Senior Lecturer for the Department of Library and Information Sciences is a regular contributor to Teacher Librarian Magazine, a journal for school library professionals. Below is the second article in a three-part series focusing on audiobooks for youth.

Lamb, Annette (February 2018). Listeners’ Advisory Part 2: Connecting Audiobooks with Today’s Readers. Teacher Librarian, 45(3), 62-65. Go to https://goo.gl/86AWso

Staying in Indiana for Spring Break? Consider Applying for a Scholarship or Internship with the Indiana Library Federation

Posted on March 6, 2018 by Kristina Porter

Staying in Indiana for Spring Break? Consider applying for a scholarship or internship with Indiana Library Federation, your statewide library association. For more information go to http://www.ilfonline.org/?page=scholarships.

· ILF offers academic scholarships for Indiana residents pursuing their Master of Library Science.

· ILF also has 2 current internships or part-time paid positions available. Ideal candidate loves libraries, is detail oriented and exercises superb verbal and written communications skills. Learn more at https://ilfonline.site-ym.com/page/PTPositions.

Collection Catalog Internship Opportunity!

Posted on March 5, 2018 by Kristina Porter

Please find the attached description for an internship opportunity for students interested in cataloging and collection maintenance, or other technical services. Note the application deadline to apply with the library’s contact person. After interviewing, the library institution makes the final decision on the appropriate candidate to hire.

Once you are hired by the library, please complete and turn in the S605 Internship Application https://soic.iupui.edu/careers/internships/lis-internships/

to both Kym Kramer, LIS intern supervisor (kakramer@indiana.edu), and your academic advisor as close to March 15, 2018 as possible.

Questions specific to the internship placement are directed to the institution’s contact listed in the attachment. General questions about internships are directed at kakramer@indiana.edu.

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Youth Services Librarian Needed!!

Posted on February 28, 2018 by Kristina Porter

Do you have a passion for working with children and teens?

Have a creative spirit and an enthusiasm for learning and literature?

Then this is the job for you!

Youth Services Librarian

The Peabody Public Library, Columbia City, IN is seeking a full-time Youth Services Librarian to provide classes, programs, services and materials to the children and teens of the community. Must have a familiarity with children’s literature and understand the stages of childhood and adolescent development.

Must pass shelving test, have a Baccalaureate degree in library science or related field of study, with willingness to acquire Indiana Library Certification LC5. Masters in Library/Information Science preferred. The salary will be based upon experience, benefits included.

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