Full-time
SC State Library
1430 Senate Street
Columbia, SC 29201
Website: http://statelibrary.sc.gov
Job Description
Works with other State Library Staff in achieving objectives of the State Library’s long-range plan. Participates in the strategic planning and implementation of State Library sponsored statewide programs and the identification of potential partners.
Consults with public library directors on issues of management, including, but not limited to planning, policymaking, budgeting, and personnel.
Consults with public library trustees on advocacy, planning, policymaking, budgeting, and community partnerships.
Maintains awareness of current library trends and developments through professional reading, conference attendance and organization participation.
Works with other State Library staff to assess staff development needs for the library community.
Assists in the planning and organization of State Library sponsored training activities for library staff at all levels. Provide specialized training for library’s staff based on needs and requests of library directors
General consulting to all types of libraries, on a variety of management topics, including, but not limited to reference and public services (including children/youth services), policy development, board development and training, staff development and training, technology, budgeting, strategic planning, and advocacy.
Works under the general direction of the Director of Library Development Services.
Qualifications
Specialized knowledge in library functions and operations. Proficient in project management, interpersonal relations, networking, consulting, planning, priority setting, and technology. Thorough knowledge of staff development principles. Ability to communicate effectively (oral and written), ability to work independently and exercise initiatives, ability to establish effective working relationships with outside agencies, governing boards, public officials and the general public, and organize and present information through reports and public presentations.
Master’s degree in library science from an ALA accredited college or university and four years appropriate professional library experience.
Compensation: $36,840 – $68,160
How to Apply http://www.jobs.sc.gov
Contact Info Leesa Benggio
Contact Phone: 803-734-8668
Contact Email: lbenggio@statelibrary.sc.gov
The Board of Trustees of the Akron-Summit County Public Library is currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of Fiscal Officer. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, preparing and administering the Library’s $26 million annual budget in compliance with state statutes, state auditing requirements, federal and local laws, and the policies of the Board of Trustees; coordinating the finance and purchasing activities of the Library; and establishing and overseeing the accounting, payroll, and fixed assets inventory systems.
Qualifications include, but are not limited to, previous accounting and budgeting experience at the supervisory level required, with governmental or public fund accounting experience preferred; CPA certification or certification by the GFOA preferred; Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or a related field from an accredited university required; eligibility for bonding required; and successful completion of a background check required. Visit www.akronlibrary.org for a complete job posting and additional information about the Library. Salary is commensurate with experience; full benefits package available.
For consideration, submit a resume and cover letter including salary history by July 6, 2010 to: Search Committee, “Application for Fiscal Officer”, Akron-Summit County Public Library, 60 South High Street, Akron, OH 44326 OR by e-mail to Library-HR@akronlibrary.org
EOE
Pamela J. Hickson-Stevenson, Assistant Director
Akron-Summit County Public Library
60 S. High Street
Akron, OH 44326
June 22, 2010. Training Room at the State Library of Ohio
Time 9-10 a.m.
Click here to Register.
The U.S. Congressional Serial Set is your primary source for history and genealogy questions. Every aspect of American history is included in the Serial Set. Genealogists use the Serial Set to locate land patents, pension records, compensation claims, military registers and much more. Very detailed information is included in 19th century and earlier federal publications.
The 45 minute PowerPoint presentation will show you where to locate the LexisNexis Serial Set Digital Collection at the State Library web site and introduce you to the wealth of historical and social information available. Additional time will be available to do some hands on searching.
Online access to the digital Serial Set is available free to all Ohio residents who have a State Library of Ohio card.
June 23, 2010. WebEx online class
10:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Click here to Register.
Instructions for joining the class will be emailed to you.
The U.S. Congressional Serial Set is your primary source for history and genealogy questions. Every aspect of American history is included in the Serial Set. Genealogists use the Serial Set to locate land patents, pension records, compensation claims, military registers and much more. Very detailed information is included in 19th century and earlier federal publications.
The 45 minute PowerPoint presentation will show you where to locate the LexisNexis Serial Set Digital Collection at the State Library web site and introduce you to the wealth of historical and social information available.
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Online access to the digital Serial Set is available free to all Ohio residents who have a State Library of Ohio card.
For more information about the U.S. Congressional Serial Set visit the LexisNexis website at: http://library.lexisnexis.com. You may also want to read this White paper on the Serial Set: An Insider’s View of the LexisNexis® U.S. Serial Set Digital Collection.
The Ohio Heritage Partnership is a collaborative effort of the State Library of Ohio and the Ohio Historical Society, with project support from the Intermuseum Conservation Association and is funded by an Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) Connecting to Collections Statewide Preservation Planning Grant.
In January 2010, the Connecting to Collections survey was distributed to over 800 institutions statewide responsible for preserving Ohio’s cultural heritage. This was followed by the Ohio Connecting to Collections Summit held on May 7 in Columbus. As the Partners develop the Ohio Cultural Heritage Strategic Plan, regional meetings are being held around the state. The goal of the regional meetings is twofold. It will provide the Partners another way to obtain feedback from Ohio’s cultural heritage institutions on the future direction of preservation in the State of Ohio. And, half the day will be an educational program for preservation and conservation practitioners.
Dates and locations are:
- July 15, 2010 National Underground Railroad Freedom Center, Cincinnati
- July 20, 2010 Athens Public Library, Athens
- July 21, 2010 Ohio Wesleyan University, Delaware
- July 26, 2010 Bedford Historical Society, Bedford
- July 29, 2010 Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green
All meetings will run from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM, and are free. The agenda includes:
- 1:00 PM – 1:15 PM Welcome and introductions
- 1:15 PM – 1:30 PM Background and Introduction to the Project
- 1:30 PM – 2:15 PM Discussion of Survey Results and Overview of the Summit
- 2:30 PM – 3:20 PM Education Resources and How to Prioritize Collection Needs
- 3:20 PM – 3:45 PM State of Digital Preservation
- 3:45 PM – 4:00 PM Questions, Next Steps, and Wrap Up
To register go to: http://host6.evanced.info/ohio/evanced/eventcalendar.asp. (You will need to tab from June to July)
More information on the Ohio Connecting to Collections project can be found at: http://oh.webjunction.org/ohconnectcollect.
This project is funded by an IMLS Connecting to Collections Planning Grant.
Come explore “Migration Then and Now” at the Midwestern Roots 2010: Family History and Genealogy Conference presented by the Indiana Historical Society at the Indianapolis Marriott East. The conference is scheduled for Aug. 6 and 7, with pre-conference activities on Aug. 5.
Session tracks will include immigration/emigration, ethnic history, methodology, and technology and DNA. Learn about the many types of resources that can answer questions about your family’s history in different places over time, and discover how these resources have “migrated” to new technology.
Expand your research base with the help of national and regional experts including John Phillip Colletta, Kandie Adkinson, Roberta Estes, Thomas D. Hamm, Shamele Jordon, George G. Morgan, David E. Rencher, Loretto “Lou” Szucs and others. Indiana Poet Laureate Norbert Krapf, the conference banquet speaker, will explain how he has used genealogical fact to inspire his poetry.
A number of pre-conference activities will be offered on Aug. 5. Sign up for a writing workshop, computer lab, genealogy library assistant workshop and an evening panel discussion on migration. The panel discussion will take place at the Indianapolis–Marion County Public Library Central Library and will include authors and historians June Alexander and James Bergquist, who will share their insight on the migration experience.
The conference center is conveniently located off I-465 with free parking and two hotels in order to fit your budget. Multiple registration options are available so that you can plan on attending all three days or just the one day that fits your hectic schedule.
For more information, please call (317) 234-0033 or visit www.indianahistory.org/midwesternroots.
Margaret Bierlein
Senior Coordinator, Public Programs
Indiana Historical Society
Eugene and Marilyn Glick Indiana History Center
450 West Ohio St.
Indianapolis, IN 46202
mbierlein@indianahistory.org
317/234-0033
Fax 317/234-0427
Discover the Indiana Experience, A New Way to Live History
http://www.indianahistory.org/experience
2011 National Library Week Grant
Create your own story @ your library® named official theme
(CHICAGO) Libraries across the United States are invited to apply for the $3,000 Scholastic Library Publishing National Library Week Grant, which will be awarded to a single library for the best public awareness campaign incorporating the 2011 National Library Week theme, Create your own story @ your library.
The grant is sponsored by Scholastic Library Publishing, a division of Scholastic, the global children’s publishing, education and media company, and is administered by the Public Awareness Committee of the American Library Association (ALA). This year’s application deadline is October 1, 2010. National Library Week is April 10-16, 2011.
All proposals must use the Create your own story @ your library theme, which incorporates The Campaign for America’s Libraries’ @ your library brand, on any and all promotional and publicity material supporting National Library Week activities. Guidelines for using the brand are available on the campaign Web site at under the “download logos” section.
A grant application form and guidelines are available on the Scholastic Library Publishing National Library Week Grant Web site. Information also is available from the ALA Public Information Office. Telephone: 800-545-2433, ext. 2148. E-mail: mmcfarlane@ala.org.
The winner will be notified and announced following the 2011 ALA Midwinter Meeting in San Diego. Last year’s winning application from Poudre River (Colo.) Public Library District is on the grant Web site.
Members of the 2010 National Library Week Subcommittee are: Lisa R. Rice (chair), Bowling Green (Ky.) Public Library; Elliot L. Appelbaum, Lexington (Ky.) Public Library; Gordon Baker, Clayton State University, Morrow, Ga.; Renee DiPilato, Alexandria (Va.) Public Library – Duncan Library; Susan Kowalski, Pine Grove Junior High School, East Syracuse, N.Y.; Bev Obert, Rolling Prairie Library System, Decatur, Ill.; Tony Tallent, Boulder (Colo.) Public Library; and Lisa Powell-Williams, Moline (Ill.) Public Library.
The Campaign for America’s Libraries is ALA’s public awareness campaign that promotes the value of libraries and librarians. Thousands of libraries of all types – across the country and around the globe – use the Campaign’s @ your library® brand. The Campaign is made possible in part by ALA’s Library Champions, corporations and foundations.
Scholastic Library Publishing, a division of Scholastic, creates a multitude of products, both in print and online, for the school and public library market under the imprints of Grolier®, Children’s Press®, Franklin Watts®, and Grolier Online.® Scholastic Corporation (NASDAQ: SCHL) is the world’s largest publisher and distributor of children’s books and a leader in educational technology. Scholastic creates quality educational and entertaining materials and products for use in school and at home, including children’s books, magazines, technology-based products, teacher materials, television programming, film, videos and toys. The company distributes its products and services through a variety of channels, including proprietary school-based book clubs, school-based book fairs, and school-based and direct-to-home continuity programs; retail stores, schools, libraries and television networks; and the company’s Internet site, www.scholastic.com.
Megan McFarlane
Campaign Coordinator
The Campaign for America’s Libraries
312-280-2148
mmcfarlane@ala.org
www.ala.org/@yourlibrary
American Library Association
50 E. Huron
Chicago, IL 60611
Lorrie Germann, State E-Rate Coordinator has provided the following E-Rate updates to Ohio public libraries:
Funding Status
Wave 54 for FY 2009 will be released on Tuesday, May 25th for $11.5 million. Beginning with this wave, Priority 2 funding is being approved at 78% (down from 80%) and above, and denied at 69% and below. Cumulative funding for FY 2009 is currently $2.71 billion.
Wave 1 for FY 2010 will be released on Wednesday, May 26th. Although released somewhat later than normal, due to late FCC approval, the first wave will be a large one, providing total funding of $426 million for over 18,300 applications. As is typical for this stage in the cycle, funding is provided only for Priority 1 services.
Technology Plan Reminders
If your current technology plan expires June 30, 2010, it must be approved by July 1, 2010 to ensure no funding is lost.
Remember, regardless of when your technology plan expires, it should be updated as needed to reflect new buildings, infrastructure projects, telecommunications upgrades, etc.
Note: The State Library is currently in the process of sending letters to libraries whose Technology Plan has or soon will expire.
Create your own story @ your library® named official theme
(CHICAGO) Libraries across the United States are invited to apply for the $3,000 Scholastic Library Publishing National Library Week Grant, which will be awarded to a single library for the best public awareness campaign incorporating the 2011 National Library Week theme, Create your own story @ your library.
The grant is sponsored by Scholastic Library Publishing, a division of Scholastic, the global children’s publishing, education and media company, and is administered by the Public Awareness Committee of the American Library Association (ALA). This year’s application deadline is October 1, 2010. National Library Week is April 10-16, 2011.
All proposals must use the Create your own story @ your library theme, which incorporates The Campaign for America’s Libraries’ @ your library brand, on any and all promotional and publicity material supporting National Library Week activities. Guidelines for using the brand are available on the campaign Web site at under the “download logos” section.
A grant application form and guidelines are available on the Scholastic Library Publishing National Library Week Grant Web site. Information also is available from the ALA Public Information Office. Telephone: 800-545-2433, ext. 2148. E-mail: mmcfarlane@ala.org.
The winner will be notified and announced following the 2011 ALA Midwinter Meeting in San Diego. Last year’s winning application from Poudre River (Colo.) Public Library District is on the grant Web site.
Members of the 2010 National Library Week Subcommittee are: Lisa R. Rice (chair), Bowling Green (Ky.) Public Library; Elliot L. Appelbaum, Lexington (Ky.) Public Library; Gordon Baker, Clayton State University, Morrow, Ga.; Darlene Basone, school library consultant, Maineville, Ohio; Renee DiPilato, Alexandria (Va.) Public Library – Duncan Library; Susan Kowalski, Pine Grove Junior High School, East Syracuse, N.Y.; Amanda Murphy, Warren-Trumbull County (Ohio) Public Library – Liberty Branch; and Tony Tallent, Boulder (Colo.) Public Library.
The Campaign for America’s Libraries is ALA’s public awareness campaign that promotes the value of libraries and librarians. Thousands of libraries of all types – across the country and around the globe – use the Campaign’s @ your library® brand. The Campaign is made possible in part by ALA’s Library Champions, corporations and foundations.
Scholastic Library Publishing, a division of Scholastic, creates a multitude of products, both in print and online, for the school and public library market under the imprints of Grolier®, Children’s Press®, Franklin Watts®, and Grolier Online.® Scholastic Corporation (NASDAQ: SCHL) is the world’s largest publisher and distributor of children’s books and a leader in educational technology. Scholastic creates quality educational and entertaining materials and products for use in school and at home, including children’s books, magazines, technology-based products, teacher materials, television programming, film, videos and toys. The company distributes its products and services through a variety of channels, including proprietary school-based book clubs, school-based book fairs, and school-based and direct-to-home continuity programs; retail stores, schools, libraries and television networks; and the company’s Internet site, www.scholastic.com.
Do you know of a great rehabilitation project? A special person or group who should be recognized for a significant preservation effort? An effective program, event, or campaign that increased awareness of historic preservation?
Each year, the Ohio Historical Society’s Ohio Historic Preservation Office recognizes achievements in historic preservation by presenting awards in two categories: Public Education and Awareness, and Preservation Merit. People, organizations, businesses, and public agencies are eligible for the awards.
Anyone may submit a nomination for the awards. Nominations must be postmarked by June 1. A selection committee comprising members of the governor-appointed Ohio Historic Site Preservation Advisory Board and Ohio Historic Preservation Office staff will choose recipients in each category. Awards will be presented at the Ohio Historic Preservation Office Awards luncheon in the fall.
For a nomination form, click here, call (614) 298-2000, or write Ohio Historic Preservation Office Awards, Ohio Historic Preservation Office, Ohio Historical Society, 1982 Velma Avenue, Columbus, OH 43211-2497.
The State Library of Ohio invites K-12 students (including homeschoolers) to celebrate Constitution Day on September 17 by designing a poster showing how they benefited from the freedoms embodied in the U.S. Constitution. Entries must be postmarked by October 1, 2010.
The Poster Contest
- Grab your colored pencils, markers, crayons, finger paints or watercolors and design a handmade poster showing how you and your family benefit from the freedoms embodied in the U.S. Constitution.
- Use an 8 ½” x 11″ paper to create your design
- Your poster can feature any aspect of the Constitution, including the Bill of Rights & other Amendments
- Make it colorful! Be creative!
Questions about the Constitution?
Sponsored by the Gov Doc Kids Group: Kansas Government Documents Roundtable, Johnson County (KS) Library, Muskingum
University, Visiting Librarian Service (OH), National Archives at Kansas City, Wichita State University, University of Kansas, Kansas
State University, Kansas State Library, State Library of Ohio, Government Documents Round Table of Ohio, Government Documents Roundtable (GODORT), a division of the American Library Association
National corporate sponsor: ConstitutionFacts.com, Naperville, IL | Government Partner: Defense Commissary Agency
For more information and to download the entry form visit: http://oh.webjunction.org/ohconstitutiondayposter
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