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NEWS: Save The Date!
The PBCLA Board of Directors is pleased to announce the date for the next 2010 quarterly meeting:
- June 23, 2010 - The Society of the Four Arts, Gioconda and Joseph King Library, business meeting and presentation by author Deborah C. Pollack
Further details will be made available prior to the event.
NEWS: Archival consultant sought for West Palm Beach Public Library
The West Palm Beach Public Library seeks an archivist with knowledge and experience related to the preservation and care of special collections to conduct a general preservation assessment of the Florida Collection and Archives, a small collection of paper items that represent the city’s history (mostly annual reports, books, maps & directories). We are looking for a consultant to provide advice about the management and processing needs of the collection, including long-term plans for arrangement and description.
Interested parties should please contact Tracie Seurer at seurert@mycitylibrary.org.
NEWS: State Aid to Libraries in Danger
Via Lisa Manners:
State Aid to Libraries Eliminated!
To the Florida Library Community,
On Wednesday, March 10, 2010, the House and Senate Transportation and Economic Development Committees both adopted preliminary positions eliminating State Aid to Public Libraries. Most legislators want to fund state aid, and it is up to us to generate enough contacts and pressure to give them the justification to restore it. Both Committees are expected to report out their bills in the next week or so - the Senate has set Friday, March 19th as the date they will report out their bill. This means that the best time for us to act is right now.
For more details via WCTV (Tallahassee).
NEWS: Did you hear what we're reading?
Last week, Palm Beach County libraries announced the book selected for "Read together 2010." Readers voted for "The Book Thief" by Marcus Zusak. Throughout the county, libraries will be holding book discussions. Readers are encouraged to read the book and participate in the disucssions. More information can be found at http://pbclibrary.org/story-read-together-2010-schedule.htm
Happy Reading.
NEWS: Please welcome new PBCLA member Janis Holden!
Almost 30 years after receiving my Bachelor's degree in English, I finally decided what I wanted to be when I grew up - a librarian! What a surprise it was to return to school in the 21st century. There were very few computers around campus in the 1970s. It was the era of microfiche and bound volumes of periodical indices that seemed to stretch for miles. Luckily for me, my career path had always involved computers. I hadn't realized the extent that to which information had been digitized.
Last summer, I experienced the thrill of receiving my MLIS from Florida State University with my 22 year old daughter cheering from the stands. I am the Learning Resources Center Manager at Strayer University, Palm Beach Gardens Campus. I teach adult learners about information literacy, researching scholarly databases, APA format and why you can't always rely on Wikipedia. I love what I do now. I am one of the privileged few who actually look forward to going to work each day.
NEWS: Internship opportunities at the Internet Public Library (IPL2)
Internship opportunities at ipl2: Information You Can Trust
Digital Reference Service Internship
This internship includes some or all of the duties surrounding the daily operation of the question-answering service. The Ask an ipl2 Librarian service works with LIS students from many colleges/universities. LIS students learn valuable reference skills while working with its international community. Similar to a physical library's reference service, the ipl2 utilizes "on-duty" shifts to handle the incoming questions in a timely manner consistent with its high standard of customer service. The ipl2 Digital Reference Service Intern involved with the reference area will assist the ipl2 Administrative Team in working with students and faculty who are involved with the program. Contact for questions: Alison Miller, Manager, ipl2 Reference Services, milleru65@gmail.com
Collection Development and Maintenance Internship
The ipl2's tens of thousands of materials require review, periodic re-evaluation and link-checking. Some of these materials are organized into special collections, pathfinders (research guides) and FAQs (frequently asked questions), but most reside in the ipl2’s Resources by Subject collection (http://www.ipl.org/div/subject). This intern will work under the guidance of the Manager of Digital Collections to develop, organize and maintain the ipl2’s collections in cooperation with LIS students’ projects through their college/university’s coursework. The internship will instruct in finding, evaluating and describing/cataloging free and authoritative online resources.Contact for questions: Michael Galloway, Manager, Digital Collections, mike.galloway@drexel.edu
Both internships are offered for credit or for experience. Please indicate in your cover letter if you are applying for the internship for credit or for experience.Include in your cover letter any coursework that you have taken or plan to take that involves the ipl2. Interested students should send a resume and cover letter to Alison Miller, Reference Services Internship; or to Michael Galloway, Collection Development and Maintenance Internship.
Deadline for submission is March 15, 2010.
