YA Hotline announcement

The YA Hotline is going digital!  The YA Hotline, one of the oldest YA journals in the world, is celebrating its 35th anniversary with a dramatic change of format.  It is now available online FREE OF CHARGE at http://ocs.library.dal.ca/ojs/index.php/YAHS.  Twenty back issues (dating to 2005) have been archived and we will soon be publishing our first original digital issue, number 94, Teens and Technology.

Since 1977, the YA Hotline has been researched, written and produced by Dalhousie School of Information Management students enrolled in INFO 6250: Services and Resources for Young Adults.   The newsletter contains a large amount of information and resources for both young adults and young adult librarians including book reviews, resource lists, bibliographies, feature articles, interviews and more.  Each issue explores a different theme of interest to teens and practitioners in school and public libraries.

In keeping with the Hotline’s history as student-produced, this new initiative arose as a student project in Dr. Anatoliy Gruzd`s Digital Libraries class in the fall of 2011.  MLIS students Melissa Scanlan, Ashley Enman, and Jasmine MacDonald worked with Geoff Brown of the Killam Library to move the YA Hotline into a digital format.

Print copies of the YA Hotline will still be sent to paid subscribers, but no new paid subscriptions are being accepted.  We hope that making the YA Hotline freely available online will attract a whole new audience of readers and YA librarians to this excellent resource.

Questions and comments can be sent to Vivian Howard, Editor, at howardv@dal.ca.

Workshop Announcement: Keeping Ahead of the Curve: Web Tools for Health Information

The Information Services department at the Canadian Agency for Drugs and Technologies in Health (CADTH) is coordinating a half-day (9:00 -12:00 noon) workshop at this year’s CADTH Symposium, to be held in Ottawa on Sunday morning, April 15, 2012.

Half of the workshop will be dedicated to Google custom searching, led by CADTH Information Specialists.  The second half of the workshop will be focusing on Social Media tools, with our guest presenter, Connie Crosby.

This workshop is open to everyone including librarians, health researchers, and knowledge management professionals, so please pass along to your colleagues who may be interested.

This will be an in-person event, at the cost of $125.00.

Keeping Ahead of the Curve: Web Tools for Health Information

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To keep ahead of the curve, professionals in the field of health information must understand the value and opportunity that new web technologies provide, and must know how to use these tools strategically and efficiently. Tips and tricks for using online tools can save time by optimizing both information retrieval and information sharing. Geared to information specialists, health researchers, and knowledge management professionals, this workshop will teach participants new ways to search for and share health information, and offer perspective on the many ways to collaborate with others around the world.

Part 1: Google Custom Search

CADTH information specialists assessed the reliability of Google Custom Search and found that it could save time without compromising quality. They will share their experience and participants will learn when and how to use this tool effectively. Other helpful Google tools will also be discussed.

Part 2: Social Media

Discussion on the advantages of using social media tools, and how health care organizations may effectively benefit from their utilization. Our presenter is a writer, blogger, teacher and speaker. She is the winner of The iSchool Institute Award for Outstanding Teaching 2010-2011 for her continuing education courses on social media at the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Information.

Presenters: Emmanuel Nkansah, Caitlyn Ford (Twitter: @library_cait), and Nina Frey, Information Specialists, Canadian Agency for Drugs and Technologies in Health.

Guest Presenter: Connie Crosby, Principal, Crosby Group Consulting (Twitter: @conniecrosby and @crosbygroup)

Guest presenter bio: Connie Crosby is a consultant specializing in library management, information management, knowledge management, and social media. Before founding Crosby Group Consulting in 2008, she was library manager for 10 years in the Toronto law firm WeirFoulds LLP. She has served as President of the Toronto Association of Law Libraries and on the Executive Board of the Canadian Association of Law Libraries.

Connie is also a writer, blogger, teacher and speaker. She is winner of The iSchool Institute Award for Outstanding Teaching 2010-2011 for her continuing education courses on social media at the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Information. She is a key organizer of PodCamp Toronto, the largest annual event for social media professionals and enthusiasts in Canada. Her book Effective Blogging for Libraries is part of theTech Set series from Neal-Schuman Publishers. Connie is also a founding core contributor for the prominent co-operative law blog Slaw.ca and writes for her own blog http://conniecrosby.blogspot.com. You can find her on Twitter at @conniecrosby and @crosbygroup.

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See the Canadian National Collection of Insects, Arachnids and Nematodes!

The Canadian Library Association Ottawa Network ispleased to invite you to attend:

Tour of the Canadian National Collection of Insects, Arachnids and Nematodes Thursday, February 9, 2011, 2 pm & 4 pm K.W. Neatby Building (Building 20), 960 Carling Avenue

“The Canadian National Collection (CNC) of Insects, Arachnids and Nematodesis considered one of the best collections of its kind in the world in terms ofsize, species representation, and level of curation. It is maintained anddeveloped by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada as part of its systematicsresearch program, and is housed in the K.W. Neatby Building in Ottawa. Thecollection is estimated to contain approximately 16 million specimens.”

The tour will be given by Dr. Owen Lonsdale, CollectionManager for the CNC, who was profiled last year in the Ottawa Citizen for hiswork at the CNC. You can view the article at http://www2.canada.com/health/million+entomologist/5318698/story.html?id=5318698.

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When: Thursday, February 9, 2:00 pm & 4:00pm

Where: K.W. Neatby Building (Building 20), 960 Carling Avenue

Cost: Free

Please select either the 2pm or 4pm tour and register by February 6 at5:00 pm by filling out one of the registration forms below as space for each tour is limited to 10 people. OCTranspo routes 6, 85 and 101 stop just outside the K.W. Neatby Building.

Those attending one of the tours will need to arrive15 minutes prior to the start time in order to obtain a visitor pass from thefront desk. A piece of photo ID will be required in order to obtain a pass.

Registration form for the 2pm tour

Registration form for the 4pm tour

Barbara Reid is coming to Ottawa!

Canadian Library Association Survey of Challenged Materials & Policies

This is the 6th annual survey of challenges to library materials and policies that is being conducted by the Canadian Library Association’s Intellectual Freedom Advisory Committee.

Your responses will help inform the Committee’s policy and advocacy work on behalf of the CLA membership. Results are shared widely, for example, with the Book and Periodical Council [of Canada] and the Office of Intellectual Freedom of the American Library Association. The database is available without charge to anyone requesting it.

The purpose of the survey is to gather data about the nature and outcomes of challenges to library materials and policies (e.g., collection management, access to Internet and facilities) initiated in publicly funded, Canadian libraries (e.g., public, school, academic, and government) between JANUARY 1 and DECEMBER 31, 2011.

One form should be submitted for each challenge to an item or a policy.

• Survey in English: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/DF56YJP
• Survey in French: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/D3HT99K

So that we can share preliminary findings in time for “Freedom to Read Week,” please participate if at all possible by February 6, 2012.

If you have questions about the survey, feel free to contact me at alvin.schrader@ualberta.ca or 780-405-7546.

Thank you for participating in this important work!

Alvin M Schrader,
Convenor, 2012-2013
CLA Intellectual Freedom Advisory Committee

CLA Advocacy Call to Action

Time to make good on that new year’s resolution to spend more time with your Member of Parliament!  MPs are still on Christmas break, and will be in their ridings for the rest of this month.  So this is your chance to set up a meeting and discuss some key issues for libraries.

There are two bills currently in progress through the House of Commons:  C-11 on Copyright and C-321 on Library Book Rate.  Both of these will be debated further in parliament in February.

CLA has prepared updated toolkits on both of these issues to help you have a productive meeting with your MP.

• Copyright Advocacy Toolkit
• Library Book Rate Advocacy Toolkit

If you have a meeting, let us know!  Send an email to me with feedback on your conversation.  This will help us to prepare for follow-ups when the MPs get back to Ottawa.

Thanks for being an advocate for Canada’s libraries.

 

Kelly Moore
Executive Director
Canadian Library Association

Season’s Greetings from the Canadian Library Association!

A Retirement Message from Barbara Clubb

A farewell message from Barbara Clubb, City Librarian at the Ottawa Public Library.

CLA Accepting Applications for the 2012 Young Canada Works (YCW) Program

The Canadian Library Association (CLA), in partnership with Canadian Heritage, will be accepting applications for the upcoming 2012 Young Canada Works (YCW) campaign.

The YCW program is a Youth Employment Strategy initiative aimed to provide summer employment and internships for youth across Canada. The Canadian Library Association, in partnership with the Department of Canadian Heritage, delivers both the YCW in Heritage Organizations program and the Building Careers in Heritage internships.

The YCW in Heritage Organization program offers funding to organizations for the creation of summer jobs. These summer jobs can range between 6 to 16 weeks long and must provide the student will full-time work.

The YCW in Building Careers in Heritage program offers funding to organizations for the creation of internships for 4 to 12 months in duration.

Deadline to apply the Heritage Organization program is February 1st, 2012.

Deadline to apply for the Building Careers in Heritage program is February 15th, 2012.

For more information visit the YCW website at www.youngcanadaworks.gc.ca ror contact Stephanie Bowa: sbowa(a)cla.ca

Career Opportunity: Web Initiatives Librarian (University of Ottawa Library)

Responsibilities: The University of Ottawa Library seeks an energetic, innovative and service-oriented individual with good technical and communication skills to fill the position of Web Initiatives Librarian at the University of Ottawa Library. The successful candidate will be a creative individual who works well with colleagues in a challenging and changing environment.

Setting: Located in the heart of the National Capital, the University of Ottawa is recognized as one of Canada’s leading teaching and research institutions. With 1500 regular faculty and 40,000 students enrolled in over 360 programs, the University of Ottawa offers a broad spectrum of high quality programs in both English and French. For more information, see: www.uottawa.ca.

Description: Reporting to the Head, Library Systems Division the incumbent monitors, identifies and communicates innovations in the uses of the web and recommends and implements new and emerging web-based technologies and services for our environment; provides creative and technical expertise to design, develop, manage and support innovative web-based information services and systems. Working collaboratively with Library staff, the Web Initiatives Librarian leads and coordinates the creation and enhancement of the Library Web site and the staff Intranet. The incumbent supports reference and public services staff in web related and web-based information services; participates or leads projects to implement and adopt new technology to deliver services to clients; provides reference and research assistance; and as a member of the Systems team, participates in the planning, development, and implementation of the Library’s current and future services, systems and technical infrastructure.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

1. A Master’s degree in Library and Information Studies (M.L.I.S.) from an ALA accredited institution;
2. Two (2) years of relevant work experience or fewer depending on the relevance of the experience;
3. Demonstrated experience with current web and database technologies and standards including XHTML, PHP, MySQL, Javascript, CSS, RSS, W3C Web Usability Guidelines; good knowledge of accessibility standards and security issues; familiarity with Unix and Windows server environments; knowledge of library technology integration using linking tools (such as SFX) and web 2.0 technologies;
4. Demonstrated experience in web interface design, site management, content development and/or demonstrated skill in developing relational databases to create dynamic web pages;
5. Demonstrated ability to manage time and set priorities using project management techniques; manage multiple projects with competing deadlines and work under pressure;
6. Technologically competent, analytical, curious, detail oriented, flexible and responsive;
7. A proven service orientation with a willingness to collaborate and share expertise; work in teams and negotiate solutions with diverse groups;
8. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills;
9. Bilingual (English and French), written and spoken, including the ability to make presentations and train in both official languages.

Rank and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

This position is part of the Bargaining Unit (Faculty, Librarians, Counsellors, Language teachers).

Applications, accompanied by up-to-date Curriculum Vitae, should be submitted no later than 5 p.m., Friday, February 3rd , 2012

Ms. Leslie Weir
University Librarian
University of Ottawa Library
65 University Private
Ottawa, ON K1N 6N5
Email: biblio@uottawa.ca

The University of Ottawa Library thanks all those who apply. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

THE UNIVERSITY OF OTTAWA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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Bibliothécaire des initiatives Web (Bibliothèque de l’Université d’Ottawa)

Responsabilités : L’Université d’Ottawa est à la recherche d’une personne dynamique, orientée vers le service à la clientèle et à l’esprit innovateur possédant également une belle maîtrise technique et de bonnes capacités en communication pour occuper le poste de bibliothécaire des initiatives Web. Le candidat idéal est une personne créative qui travaille bien avec ses collègues, aime relever des défis et s’adapte facilement au changement.

Environnement : Située en plein coeur de la Capitale nationale, l’Université d’Ottawa s’impose au plan national parmi les plus grands chefs de fil en éducation et en recherche. L’Université d’Ottawa compte environ 40 000 étudiants et étudiantes inscrits dans plus de 360 programmes ainsi que mille cinq cent membres du corps professoral et elle offre un large éventail de programmes de haute qualité en français et en anglais. Pour de plus amples renseignements, veuillez visiter : http://www.uottawa.ca.

Description : Se rapportant au Chef du secteur des systèmes de la Bibliothèque, le titulaire du poste observe, identifie et communique les innovations dans l’usage du site Web, il recommande et met en oeuvre de nouvellestechnologies et services s’appuyant sur le Web pour un environnement propre à la Bibliothèque. Il fournit de l’expertise créative et technique pour concevoir, développer, gérer et soutenir des services et systèmes émergents basés sur le Web. Travaillant en étroite collaboration avec le personnel de la Bibliothèque, le bibliothécaire des initiatives Web dirige et coordonne la création et l’amélioration du site Web de la Bibliothèque et du système d’Intranet du personnel. Le titulaire appuie le personnel de la référence et des services publics en ce qui a trait aux services d’information basés sur le Web; participe et pilote des projets liés à la mise en oeuvre de nouvelles technologies fournissant des services aux usagers; fournit des services de référence et de recherche; et avec une équipe, participe à la planification, au développement et à la mise en oeuvre des services, systèmes et infrastructures techniques, actuels et futurs, de la Bibliothèque.

Qualités essentielles :

1. Diplôme de maîtrise en bibliothéconomie et sciences de l’information (MBSI) d’une institution ayant obtenu une accréditation de la American Library Association;
2. Deux (2) années d’expérience professionnelle ou moins, dépendant du dossier;
3. Expérience avérée des normes et nouvelles technologies du Web et des bases de données, y compris XHTML, PHP, MySQL, JavaScript, CSS, RSS, W3C Web Usability Guidelines; bonne connaissance des normes d’accessibilité et de sécurité; bonne connaissance des environnements Unix et Windows; expérience d’utilisation d’outils de liaison couramment utilisés dans les bibliothèques permettant l’intégration de technologies, tels que SFX et les technologies Web 2.0;
4. Expérience avérée de la conception de l’interface Web, gestion de site, développement de contenu ou faire preuve de compétence dans le développement de bases de données relationnelles pour créer des pages Web dynamiques;
5. Aptitudes à gérer son temps et à définir ses priorités en utilisant des techniques de gestion de projet; capacité manifeste de gérer de multiples projets ayant des échéances concurrentes et de travailler sous pression;
6. Compétences en matière de technologie et en résolution de problèmes de façon créative, souci du détail, curiosité intellectuelle, souplesse, forte capacité d’analyse et autonomie professionnelle;
7. Avoir le souci de la qualité du service et être prêt à collaborer et à partager ses connaissances; travailler en équipe et trouver des solutions avec divers groupes;
8. Excellentes compétences en communication et en relations interpersonnelles;
9. Bilinguisme (français et anglais), parlé et écrit, y compris la capacité d’enseigner et d’offrir des séances d’information dans les deux langues officielles.

La classe et le salaire seront déterminés en fonction des aptitudes et de l’expérience du candidat.

Ce poste fait partie de l’Unité syndicale (Professeurs, Bibliothécaires, Conseillers, et Professeurs de langue).

Soumettez votre demande d’emploi, accompagnée d’une copie à jour de votre curriculum vitae, avant 17h, vendredi le 3 février 2012.

Mme Leslie Weir
Bibliothécaire en chef
Bibliothèque, Université d’Ottawa
65, rue Université
Ottawa (Ontario) K1N 6N5
Courriel : biblio@uottawa.ca

La Bibliothèque de l’Université d’Ottawa remercie d’avance ceux et celles qui auront soumis une demande d’emploi. Nous ne contacterons que les personnes choisies pour la prochaine étape de sélection.

L’UNIVERSITÉ D’OTTAWA A UNE POLITIQUE D’ÉQUITÉ EN MATIÈRE D’EMPLOI.