From executivedirector at flalib.org Wed Nov 1 08:27:12 2023 From: executivedirector at flalib.org (Jennifer Abdelnour) Date: Wed, 1 Nov 2023 08:27:12 -0400 Subject: [Fla-facrl] Research Study Invitation for Academic Librarians/Libraries Message-ID: Dear Colleagues, My name is *Louise L. Lowe* and I am the student success coordinator at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. You are invited to participate in a research study about post-pandemic perceptions of those seeking academic librarian jobs in academic libraries and perceptions of academic libraries recruiting academic librarians being conducted by co-investigators Jenna Eastwood, Louise L Lowe, and Christopher Stewart from Ottenheimer Library at University of Arkansas Little Rock. For Job Seekers If you sought an academic librarian position in an academic library located in the United States from 2020 through August 31, 2023 or you will seek an academic librarian position from September 1, 2023 though August , 31, 2024, you may be eligible to participate in this study by completing an online survey for Academic Librarian Job Seekers . This survey will take approximately 5 to 10 minutes to complete. To learn more about this study and your rights as a potential participant, please continue and review the consent. For Job Recruiters If you you have overall administrative responsibility for job roles, job descriptions, recruitment, hiring of academic librarians at an academic library located in the Southeastern United States from 2020 through August 31, 2023, you may be eligible to participate in this study by completing an online survey for Academic Librarian Job Recruiters. The survey will approximately take 5 to 10 minutes to complete. To learn more about this study and your rights as a potential participant, please continue and review the consent. A consent form gives you information about the study so you can make an informed decision about participation in this research. You do not have to be in this study if you do not want to. There are no penalties or consequences of any kind if you decide that you do not want to participate. Please feel free to pass this information along to others who may be qualified and interested. This study has been reviewed and approved by UA Little Rock's Institutional Review Board (IRB). The IRB has determined that this study meets the ethical obligations required by federal law and University policies. If you have questions or concerns regarding this study, please contact the Principal Investigators Louise L. Lowe, email: lllowe at ualr.edu; phone: 501-916-6192. If you have any questions regarding your rights as a research participant, please contact the Office of Research Compliance at 501-916-6209 or irb at ualr.edu. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From jpiazza at UFL.EDU Thu Nov 2 14:44:06 2023 From: jpiazza at UFL.EDU (Piazza,Joseph Charles) Date: Thu, 2 Nov 2023 18:44:06 +0000 Subject: [Fla-facrl] Faculty Opening - Health Sciences Librarian, University of Florida Libraries Message-ID: Please share this faculty opening at the University of Florida, George A. Smathers Libraries. - Thank you POSITION VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT Health Sciences Librarian Assistant University Librarian or Associate University Librarian University of Florida George A Smathers Libraries The University of Florida's George A. Smathers Libraries seek a creative, energetic, service-oriented librarian to support the research, education and service goals of the Borland Health Sciences Library (Borland). Borland is the Jacksonville branch of the Health Science Center Libraries, part of the University of Florida's George A. Smathers Libraries. The Health Sciences Librarian provides support through reference assistance, in-depth information consultations, instruction, and outreach for the students, residents, faculty, and staff of the UF Health Jacksonville campus and its Colleges of Medicine, Nursing, and Pharmacy. This 12-month, tenure-track faculty position serves as a member of the Health Science Center Libraries faculty, and is responsible for special projects as assigned, such as development of web-based resources, service evaluation, collaboration on evidence syntheses, and collection reviews. Additionally, the Health Sciences Librarian assists with oversight of circulation and interlibrary loan functions for the branch. The Smathers Libraries are committed to creating a thoughtful, equitable, and inclusive culture that provides space for innovation and creativity. We offer a fulfilling work experience that allows for collaboration, growth, and development, as well as shared perspectives. The libraries encourage broad participation in reaching decisions, and consequently the Health Sciences Librarian will contribute to discussions, provide input, and serve on various committees and teams. The Health Sciences Librarian will pursue professional development opportunities, including research, publication, and professional service activities to meet library-wide criteria for tenure and promotion. The search will remain open until November 29, 2023, and applications will be reviewed as received. For a full description of the position and instructions on how to apply, please refer to the George A. Smathers Libraries faculty recruitment webpage at https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://hr.uflib.ufl.edu/prospective-employees/current-openings/vacant-faculty-positions/__;!!PhOWcWs!2Lc3yrhxwF2qzhL9YoXUT95hnTdVQyXegHLfW7XWnR8V1ZzHiaOmxpt6av00P8s3LCBoynENuYutBd-Qz8Vn1EM$ . The University of Florida is an equal opportunity employer and is strongly committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. Applicants from a broad spectrum of people, including members of ethnic minorities and disabled persons, are especially encouraged to apply. Address inquiries to Joe Piazza, Smathers Libraries Human Resources Office, at: jpiazza at ufl.edu. SALARY $61,112 minimum salary at the Assistant University Librarian rank $70,684 minimum salary at the Associate University Librarian rank The Smathers Libraries offer a salary commensurate with experience and credentials The University of Florida offers a competitive benefits package including health, retirement, paid time off, discount programs, professional development and worklife support. Learn more. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From executivedirector at flalib.org Mon Nov 27 08:00:30 2023 From: executivedirector at flalib.org (Jennifer Abdelnour) Date: Mon, 27 Nov 2023 08:00:30 -0500 Subject: [Fla-facrl] Fwd: RBMS Scholarship opportunity In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Dear Colleagues, Please excuse cross-postings. Scholarships available! Momentum RBMS 2024 Tuesday, June 25 ? Friday, June 28, 2024 Costa Mesa, California The Rare Books and Manuscripts Section (RBMS) of the Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) is currently accepting scholarship applications for the 2024 RBMS Conference, Momentum, to be held in Costa Mesa, California, and online, from June 25-28, 2024. *The deadline to apply is December 15, 2023*, and applicants will be notified in early March 2024. RBMS is committed to increasing equity, diversity and inclusion in its membership and the special collections and archives professions. Accordingly, preference is given to applicants from underrepresented groups that have been historically marginalized or excluded due to race, ethnicity, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, economic background, age, and/or ability. For more information about the RBMS commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion, please visit the RBMS website. You can also give to the RBMS Scholarship Fund to directly impact these efforts . Full and partial scholarships to the RBMS conference will be awarded. Full scholarships include a waiver of the conference registration fee (a $195 ? $360 value depending on registration type) plus a travel stipend ($750). Partial scholarships provide complimentary registration (a $195 ? $360 value depending on registration type) and may or may not include a travel stipend depending on applicant need/location ($400). The majority of scholarships will be awarded to support those who have not previously attended RBMS; a limited number of scholarships are available to individuals who have previously attended RBMS. *Eligibility* All candidates must be currently enrolled in a library, information science, or archival studies program; a graduate of such a program; OR currently employed or volunteering as a professional or paraprofessional in a rare books, special collections, or archives capacity. *Criteria* The Scholarships Committee will take into consideration the following criteria when reviewing applicants: ? Evidence of commitment to and interest in the rare books, special collections, and/or archives fields ? For first-time conference participants: Interest in contributing to the profession ? For returning conference participants: Interest in contributing to the profession through proposed conference participation (speaker/moderator) and/or RBMS committee participation ? Potential to benefit professionally from attendance at the conference ? Financial need Incomplete applications without initials on the final question may not be considered. The application includes education and ALA/ACRL/RBMS Membership information along with the following questions: ? What has motivated you to pursue your current career path? (300 words max) ? Provide a brief statement about your interest in RBMS and in attending the Section's 2024 Conference. (300 words max) ? How do you see increased involvement with RBMS affecting your current career path? (300 words max) ? Please supply a brief statement of financial need. For those who are employed, this means describing the conference/travel support provided to you by your institution. All applicants will be considered for both full and partial scholarships. (200 words max) *Consideration* In awarding the scholarships, preference will be given to: ? Applicants from underrepresented groups that have been historically marginalized or excluded due to race, ethnicity, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, economic background, age, and/or ability ? Applicants employed or volunteering at an institution (or in a position) that primarily serves one or more underrepresented and/or historically marginalized group(s) ? Applicants who are ACRL/RBMS members ? Applicants who have not previously received a scholarship from ACRL/RBMS Requirements Scholarship recipients are required to attend the RBMS conference and complete the conference evaluation. To help us ensure the ongoing improvement of the scholarship program, all scholarship recipients are also asked to submit a post-conference email with feedback for next year's Scholarship Committee to consider. *The deadline to apply is December 15, 2023.* All applicants will be notified in early March 2024. Please see the RBMS Conference Website for more details and to apply: https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://web.cvent.com/event/ea15d29c-669d-4ae1-a23b-2799b04b60fd/summary__;!!PhOWcWs!2MUVO-PV2eOG2eTdoiMWAhyUIgmPq2qOtU8U5vQQaazCK4BaOIUwHAnBbCck3WaZEduv7GJ9x6cUEsHiB7xtxqsTClTGb6CSyxQ$ or https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://bit.ly/47nS7KW__;!!PhOWcWs!2MUVO-PV2eOG2eTdoiMWAhyUIgmPq2qOtU8U5vQQaazCK4BaOIUwHAnBbCck3WaZEduv7GJ9x6cUEsHiB7xtxqsTClTGhO6eqyI$ . Please feel free to share this opportunity widely! Thank you! Elizabeth Riordan and Christopher Harter RBMS Scholarships Committee Co-Chairs -- Jenny Abdelnour, MA, CAE (she/her) Executive Director Florida Library Association 545 E. Tennessee Street, Ste 100-D Tallahassee, FL 32308 (850) 270-9205 executivedirector at flalib.org -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From DAVISK4 at erau.edu Thu Nov 30 12:11:24 2023 From: DAVISK4 at erau.edu (Davis, Kristen B.) 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