From jpiazza at UFL.EDU Wed Jan 6 15:24:20 2021 From: jpiazza at UFL.EDU (Piazza,Joseph Charles) Date: Wed, 6 Jan 2021 20:24:20 +0000 Subject: [Fla-facrl] =?windows-1252?q?Faculty_Opening_-_Curator=2C_Baldwi?= =?windows-1252?q?n_Library_of_Historical_Children=92s_Literature?= Message-ID: Happy New Year! Please post or share this staff opening at the University of Florida, George A. Smathers Libraries. ? Thank you! POSITION VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT Curator, Baldwin Library of Historical Children?s Literature 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 collaborative, curious and knowledgeable colleague to lead the Baldwin Library of Historical Children's Literature. The Curator of the Baldwin Library of Historical Children?s Literature is a year-round (12 month), tenure-track library faculty position, which will lead a preeminent collection known for its exceptional breadth and depth in Anglo-American holdings. The Baldwin Library supports emerging scholarship by actively diversifying its holdings and applying a critical lens to collections and activities. Major endowments support the Baldwin Library and its activities, enabling the Curator to establish new directions for this renowned collection. Exciting recent directions have included interactive technologies such as movables and games; women in science; African-American children?s literature and materials on race; and collaborative acquisition and instruction. The search will remain open until February 8, 2021, and review of applications will begin on January 18, 2021. 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/__http://library.ufl.edu/pers/FacultyPositions.html__;!!PhOWcWs!gW8lSlSJbVA5fhvXwwcBe1ZVmTPYAxH-S7Io0araNGy2OUQPiXSF53VElHvK5U1w3g2rRA$ . 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 Tina Litchfield, Smathers Libraries Human Resources Office, at: tlitchfield at uflib.ufl.edu. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From gcicinelli at aol.com Tue Jan 12 15:35:34 2021 From: gcicinelli at aol.com (Guy Cicinelli) Date: Tue, 12 Jan 2021 20:35:34 +0000 (UTC) Subject: [Fla-facrl] Call for Nominations to the FACRL Board References: <1362562741.739427.1610483734991.ref@mail.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <1362562741.739427.1610483734991@mail.yahoo.com> Call for Nominations to the FACRL Board?The FACRL Board is seeking nominations from the membership for five positions that will become available in 2021:? - President-Elect (Term: 2021-2024)? - Communications Manager (Term: 2021-2023)? - Board Members at Large - 3 vacancies (Term: 2021? 2023)? Position Descriptions: Please consult the FACRL Bylaws for specific descriptions of the expectations and responsibilities associated with the available Board positions. All terms begin and end at the adjournment of the annual Florida Library Association annual conference. Membership Requirements: Nominees for the office of President-elect must maintain active ACRL member status. Members of ACRL are automatically members of FACRL. All other nominees are encouraged to possess ACRL membership, but must at the minimum, maintain active FACRL membership status. Individuals who are not members of ACRL may join FACRL for $30 per year. General Service Expectations: Monthly meetings of the Board are conducted via conference call. In addition, in typical years there are two in-person meetings, one held during the fall at the FACRL annual conference and the other in the Spring during the FLA annual conference. In addition, the Board may convene as needed to address urgent issues and Board representation at meetings of various FACRL subcommittees may also be required.? Nominations are due by February 5, 2021. To submit nominations, please visit the nomination form. Self-nominations are welcome. If nominating someone else, please seek their permission prior to submitting their name for consideration. If you wish to nominate more than one person for each position, please submit the survey again. I am happy to answer any questions that you may have and encourage you to consider deepening your involvement with FACRL by considering a leadership position in 2021! Best regards, Craig Amos, Past-President, FACRL Chair, Nominations Committee? Links:2021 FACRL Board Nomination Form: https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://forms.gle/ydURCs57MvnX9N3GA__;!!PhOWcWs!hmakmrqOmuxpokfFOTyzznz82vRAOMN2mXB97EVXJv2lZttgPvkgzRUMxMkRvvuNpNIH3A$ ?? 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Smathers Libraries. - Thank you POSITION VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT Collections Fiscal Assistant Fiscal Assistant 2 University of Florida George A Smathers Libraries The University of Florida's, George A. Smathers Libraries seek a Collections Fiscal Assistant (Fiscal Assistant 2). This position is a member of the Accounting & Serials (A&S) Unit of the Acquisitions & Collections Services Department of the George A. Smathers Libraries at the University of Florida. This position reports to the A&S Unit Manager and is responsible for the purchase and refund transactions for the Acquisitions & Collections Services Department using Aleph and PeopleSoft. The Fiscal Assistant is responsible for final posting, approval and record keeping of purchasing card transactions in the department; tracking, verifying, reconciling unit records, processing expense refunds, and the maintenance of vendor records in the Library Management System. Responsibilities also include providing administrative and accounting support for the Acquisitions & Collections Services and Cataloging & Discovery Services Departments. The search will remain open until January 29, 2021, 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 staff recruitment webpage at https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://library.ufl.edu/pers/StaffPositions.html__;!!PhOWcWs!nAXeEfaAKNClOHq1fFBMKFa-O4h1Ig1mYd4KG5ZrNsRhG48lNKgTr0BIFG8Bf1yRn39FxA$ . 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 Tina M. 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As librarians, educators, and researchers, we are pleased to share this opportunity to reflect and incorporate what we learn from these speakers into our own research efforts, so that our methodologies integrate anti-racist and anti-colonial practices. Each speaker session is free to attend via Zoom; anyone interested is welcome. Directly following each presentation, there will be an opportunity to discuss the topic further together. Speakers include: - Kim TallBear, Associate Professor, Faculty of Native Studies, University of Alberta, and Canada Research Chair in Indigenous Peoples, Technoscience & Environment - Emily Ford, Associate Professor and Urban & Public Affairs Librarian, Portland State University - Kakali Bhattacharya, Professor, College of Education, University of Florida - Ver?nica N. V?lez, Founding Director, Education and Social Justice Minor & Program; Associate Professor, Secondary Education, Western Washington University - Ana Ndumu, Assistant Professor, College of Information Studies, University of Maryland College Park Click the following link for additional information on the speakers, the dates and times of their presentations, and to register: https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://library.lmu.edu/irdl/speakerseries__;!!PhOWcWs!n2HN-JqiRpmjSYuDv7LRFBSxSIzXYm0uQVFQTnyfWqsCvE2AzY9qDanwlUasbHnAvGTmOA$ This series is sponsored by IRDL, a continuing education program for academic and research librarians designed to prepare novice researchers for careers as librarian-researchers. Learn more here: https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://library.lmu.edu/irdl/__;!!PhOWcWs!n2HN-JqiRpmjSYuDv7LRFBSxSIzXYm0uQVFQTnyfWqsCvE2AzY9qDanwlUasbHlN1L07fA$ If you have questions regarding the Speaker Series or IRDL, please contact Marie Kennedy (marie.kennedy at lmu.edu). We look forward to thinking critically about research and power with you. On behalf of the IRDL Scholars? Speaker Series Working Group: Nicole Branch, Santa Clara University Tatiana Bryant, University of California Irvine Hailley Fargo, Penn State University Michael Flierl, Ohio State University Jamillah R. Gabriel, University of Illinois, Urbana Champaign Rosalinda Linares, Fort Lewis College Sophie Rondeau, Virginia Academic Library Consortium Lorelei Rutledge, University of Utah Kai Alexis Smith, MIT Libraries Eamon Tewell, Columbia University Marie R. Kennedy, Loyola Marymount University Kristine R. Brancolini, Loyola Marymount University -- Michelle Keba -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From cmoran at broward.edu Thu Jan 28 10:52:05 2021 From: cmoran at broward.edu (Cristy Moran) Date: Thu, 28 Jan 2021 15:52:05 +0000 Subject: [Fla-facrl] JOB OP: Librarian at Broward College Message-ID: Apologies for cross-posting. Broward College?s University/College Library at our Central Campus in Davie, FL seeks highly motivated, outgoing individuals to provide library instruction and reference services in traditional and innovative platforms to students and faculty. Read more about/ apply for this posting here. Candidates should be motivated librarians who can address the needs of diverse learners and effectively promote library services and resources to the academic community. This is an 11-month (213-day) faculty position. The work week will be 5-days, including evenings and weekends. Minimum Education: * MLS from an ALA accredited institution. Minimum Experience/Training: * Post-MLS academic library reference experience is preferred. * The successful candidate must have a high level of computer literacy and a commitment to library service to a community of distance learners and faculty, academic library reference and instruction experience. * Experience teaching information literacy skills and experience using standard office software and library online tools. Preferred: * Experience with joint-use libraries * Familiar with distance education librarianship * Experience with integrated library systems * Experience with collaborative activities with teaching faculty * Collection development and selection experience for print and online collections Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: * Demonstrated experience in reference and teaching print and online resources in an academic setting * Proficiency with various online teaching platforms, software, and academic learning management systems * Commitment to excellent public service * Ability to work independently and as a member of a team in a culturally diverse environment * Demonstrated oral and written communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills * Knowledge of current and emerging trends and technologies in academic libraries * Ability to assist patron independently at the Reference Desk in person or via a virtual modality. Job Title Librarian Position Number P0002137 Job Status Full time Regular Department University College Library Location Central Campus Pay Grade Faculty - Full Time Salary $49,525 - $73,298 Salary commensurate with education and experience. Work Shift First Shift Work Schedule The work week will be 5-days, including evenings and weekends. Hours Per Week 37.5 Posting End Date Open Until Filled Comments To be considered for this position, a completed online employment application form along with a cover letter, resume and unofficial transcript are required. The first review date of application will begin on February 8, 2021. __ Cristy Moran (She/ Her/ Ella) Today and everyday: Black lives matter. 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Title:?Correlation does not equal Causality: Data Literacy for Everyone Speaker:?Nick Ruhs, Florida State University Registration:?https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://fla.memberclicks.net/fla-facrl-ruhs__;!!PhOWcWs!gQdEPzGlbNnc0Fe4d9vUUECcWYAoGboh0NjPBeRca6GWj-_N2LEk8M9GaJxktP_315r1gg$ Description: With the vast amount of statistics and infographics now available at the touch of a finger or click of a mouse, it is often difficult to determine which ones offer an accurate representation of a topic. This interactive workshop will provide an overview of data literacy and reproducibility concepts, and will outline various strategies for determining the integrity and authenticity of data that one might come across in a research article, on social media, or in the news. The overall aim of this session is to give attendees the knowledge needed to determine the purpose for which statistical and pictorial data is being used and whether conclusions using the data are sound.? 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Smathers Libraries. - Thank you POSITION VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT Latin American & Caribbean Collection Librarian Assistant University Librarian or Associate University Librarian University of Florida George A Smathers Libraries The George A. Smathers Libraries at the University of Florida seek a collaborative, curious and knowledgeable colleague to lead the Latin American & Caribbean Collection. The Latin American & Caribbean Collection (LACC) Librarian is a year-round (12-month) tenure-track library faculty position. The LACC is one of the finest such collections in the world. It contains approximately 500,000 book volumes, 1,100 current serial titles, some 50,000 microforms, and a growing body of digital materials. The LACC Librarian is responsible for the collection development of circulating materials in all formats, establishing collecting priorities for both physical and e-resources, in order to sustain and develop one of the preeminent collections of the University of Florida. The LACC Librarian engages with and provides services to a diverse, international community of patrons and develops strategies to increase collection visibility and usability. The Librarian liaises with faculty and students at the Center for Latin American Studies (https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://www.latam.ufl.edu/__;!!PhOWcWs!goLc1aLNJBg9_-d56JmHg3Q_IDE1tm5hbgpPRqpKkXVMEAMBcjGC1vOJc4H5nChsKP_1Wg$ ) and other UF units to support existing and emerging research and teaching needs. The Librarian collaborates closely with the Latin American and Caribbean Special Collections Librarian, with Public Services personnel in the Department of Special & Area Studies Collections, and with others in the Libraries to manage LACC holdings and services. The LACC Librarian represents the Libraries in partnerships, consortia, and professional organizations relating to Latin American and Caribbean collections and projects, including a current initiative to digitize Cuban materials in partnership with the Biblioteca Nacional de Cuba Jos? Mart? and other repositories. The LACC Librarian will serve on various committees and teams. To support all students and faculty, and foster excellence in a diverse, collaborative society, the Libraries actively seek candidates with culturally-rich lived experiences to work with individuals of diverse backgrounds, experiences, races, ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, and perspectives. The LACC Librarian will pursue professional development opportunities, including research, publication, and professional service activities in order to meet library-wide criteria for tenure and promotion. The search will remain open until March 5, 2021, 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/__http://library.ufl.edu/pers/FacultyPositions.html__;!!PhOWcWs!goLc1aLNJBg9_-d56JmHg3Q_IDE1tm5hbgpPRqpKkXVMEAMBcjGC1vOJc4H5nCgz1PaV9A$ . 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 Tina Marie Litchfield, Smathers Libraries Human Resources Office, at: tlitchfield at uflib.ufl.edu. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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