2011, January - July

January 28th, 2011 - Volume 38, Issue 4

This Week in IUL News

Staff News
IPFW Librarian Wins Northeast Indiana Playwright Festival Competition
Denise Buhr, IPFW arts librarian and liaison to the College of Visual and Performing Arts and interim university archivist, has won first place in the 2nd Annual Northeast Indiana Playwright Festival. Sponsored by the Fort Wayne Civic Theatre, the award celebrates the work of area playwrights living within a 90-mile radius of Fort Wayne.

Denise's compelling work, Discom-BOOB-ulated, follows a young woman who is diagnosed with breast cancer through a year of surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation. Rather than focusing on the effect of treatments on the central character, however, the play examines the impact that having breast cancer has on relationships with others around her.

The play will be presented in a fully-staged production during the 2nd Annual Northeast Indiana Playwright Festival, along with readings of the second- and third-place winners' plays. Discussions will follow each play. Discom-BOOB-ulated will be performed at the Allen County Public Library auditorium on Saturday, June 4 at 12 noon and 4 p.m., on Friday, June 10 and June 17 at 8 p.m., and on Saturday, June 11 and 18 at 2 p.m.

In addition to this accolade, Denise’s 10-minute play April Snows was one of 10 (out of 70 submissions) to be selected for presentation at the Mid-America Theatre Conference Playwriting Symposium, to be held in Minneapolis on March 3-6, 2011.

Submitted by: Pamela Effrein Sandstrom, Director of Library Programs and Development, IPFW Helmke Library

Library News and Events
Metadata Discussion Group Meeting: Thursday, February 3rd
The Metadata Discussion Group is an informal meet-up for individuals interested in metadata issues.  The group meets monthly to discuss an article relating to a current metadata topic.  The group has no formal "membership" – discussions are open to anyone from the Libraries, SLIS, or elsewhere on campus who is interested in the topic.  Here are the details for our next meeting:

Date: Thursday, February 3rd
Time: 9:30-10:30 AM
Place: Wells Library Staff Lounge, 3rd floor East tower
Moderators:   Lori Dekydtspotter, Rare Books and Special Collections Cataloger, Lilly Library and Whitney Buccicone, Literature Cataloger, Lilly Library

Article to discuss:   Ascher, James P. (Fall 2009) “Progressing toward Bibliography; or, Organic Growth in the Bibliographic Record.” RBM: a Journal of Rare Books, Manuscripts, and Cultural Heritage vol.  10, no. 2.  Available online at http://progressivebibliography.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/95.pdf.

The Metadata Discussion Group email list provides a forum for more detailed information about the group, and communication between those interested in its activities. To join the email list, send the following in the body of a message (not the subject) to listserv@indiana.edu:
subscribe metadata-discuss-l

More information on the Metadata Discussion Group may be found at http://www.dlib.indiana.edu/services/metadata/activities/mdg.shtml.
Hope to see you there!

Submitted by: Jennifer Liss, Metadata Specialist & Cataloger, Technical Services

InULA Research Incentive Grants
Applications are being accepted for the next round of InULA Research Incentive Grants.
The deadline is April 15, 2011. 
The Research Incentive Fund Guidelines and Application Form are online.
To apply, go to: http://www.indiana.edu/~inula/opportunities/index.html

Submitted by: Lynda Fuller Clendenning, Chair, InULA Grants Committee

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February

February 4th, 2011 - Volume 38, Issue 5 | February 14th, 2011 - Volume 38, Issue 6

February 18th, 2011 - Volume 38, Issue 7 | February 25th, 2011 - Volume 38, Issue 8

February 4th, 2011 - Volume 38, Issue 5

This Week in IUL News

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February 14th, 2011 - Volume 38, Issue 6

This Week in IUL News

Library News and Events
InULA Research Incentive Grants
Applications are being accepted for the next round of InULA Research Incentive Grants.
The deadline is April 15, 2011. 
The Research Incentive Fund Guidelines and Application Form are online.
To apply, go to: http://www.indiana.edu/~inula/opportunities/index.html

Submitted by: Lynda Fuller Clendenning, Chair, InULA Grants Committee

Film Movement Spring Series
Join the IUB Libraries in its presentation of STORM, Wednesday, February 23, 4:30pm, Wells Library, E174. Hannah Maynard, prosecutor at the International Criminal Tribunal in The Hague, is leading a trial against a former commander of the Yugoslavian National Army who is accused of the deportation and later killing of dozens of Bosnian-Muslim civilians. When a key witness commits suicide, it looks like the case will unravel, however Hannah refuses to give in. Hoping to uncover new findings, she travels to the witness' burial in Sarajevo and meets his sister Mira who she senses has much more to say than she is willing to admit.  Despite threats of violence, Mira reluctantly agrees to testify at The Hague. However, she and Hannah must both risk life and limb to make it to the court, only to discover that there are traitors among their own ranks.

For more information about upcoming FMS films, visit the M&RS web page at: http://www.libraries.iub.edu/index.php?pageId=1002305.

Submitted by: Monique Threatt, Media & Reserve Services

IU Libraries and UITS Host Code4Lib 2011
The IU Libraries and UITS will host this year's Code4Lib 2011 Conference in Bloomington, IN on February 8-10, 2011 in the Indiana Memorial Union (IMU). We are indebted to the members of the local organizing, program, and voting committees for their tireless planning efforts.

As this year's conference hosts, the Indiana University Libraries and University Information Technology Services (UITS) are bringing together a wide-ranging group of developers from academia, the information industry, and public libraries and have national and international participants lined up for a truly exciting program (see the schedule at http://www.indiana.edu/~uits/code4lib/program/conference.php).

Together, we hope to deliver not only an excellent technical program, but also a pervasive social program that brings the developer community for libraries together in new ways. We extend a warm welcome to all of our visitors to the Bloomington campus.

Code4lib Conference is an annual international un-conference,  loosely structured for library technologists to commune, gather/create/share ideas and software, be inspired, and forge new collaborations. For more information, see http://code4lib.org/conference.

Submitted by: Libraries Human Resources, IUB 

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February 18th, 2011 - Volume 38, Issue 7

This Week in IUL News

Staff News
Andrew Rhoda was promoted to Rare Book Cataloger in the Lilly Library, effective 2/17/2011.  Andrew’s previous position was ALF Project Catalog Specialist in Lilly.  Congratulations Andrew!

Submitted by: Susie Trisler, Library Human Resources, IUB

Library News and Events

InULA Research Incentive Grants Update
Applications are being accepted for the next round of InULA Research Incentive Grants.
The deadline is APRIL 15, 2011. 
The Research Incentive Fund Guidelines and Application Form are online.
To apply, go to: http://www.indiana.edu/~inula/opportunities/index.html

Submitted by: Lynda Fuller Clendenning, Chair, InULA Grants Committee

An Afternoon of Professional Development
The InULA Programs and Social Committee would like to invite you to attend “An afternoon of Professional Development”  on Feb. 22, starting at 1:00 pm. in Room 043.  We will offer three sessions:

1:00-2:00  Creating Accessible Presentations (Christina Wray)
Sharing PowerPoint presentations and handouts with students are integral parts of teaching and learning today. But, are you sure that your materials are accessible to students with disabilities? Join us for a look at ways that you can create more accessible presentations and handouts as well as further resources

2:00-3:00  Forget the Paper & Pen: Taking Notes Digitally
(Chanitra Bishop)
Would you like to take and access your notes digitally? Would you like to learn about applications you can use to take notes besides Microsoft Word or Google Docs? Are you interested in decreasing your carbon footprint? If you answered yes to any of these questions, this workshop is for you! In this workshop you will learn about applications you can use to take notes. It will cover Evernote and other tools that allow you to easily create and update your "To Do List", take meeting notes, and even save web pages and attach documents.

3:00-4:00 Introduction to the World History in Video Database
Monique Threatt)
World History in Video is a wide-ranging collection of critically acclaimed documentaries which allows students and researchers to explore human history from the earliest civilizations to the late twentieth century. The video content offered here is truly global in scope, covering Africa and the Americas, Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and Oceania. Upon completion, the collection will contain 1,000 hours of streaming video that offers access to more than 1,750 important, critically acclaimed documentaries from filmmakers worldwide.  Feel free to e-mail Monique Threatt (mthreatt@indiana.edu) in advance if you are interested to search a particular topic. 

If you are unable to join us in person and would like to attend, we will be broadcasting these workshops at: http://breeze.iu.edu/inula_prodev/

Please feel free to come and go as your schedule allows!  

Submitted by: Christina Wray, Librarian Center for Disability Information and Referral, Indiana Institute on Disability and Community, IUB

Film Movement Spring Series
Join the IUB Libraries in its presentation of STORM, Wednesday, February 23, 4:30pm, Wells Library, E174. Hannah Maynard, prosecutor at the International Criminal Tribunal in The Hague, is leading a trial against a former commander of the Yugoslavian National Army who is accused of the deportation and later killing of dozens of Bosnian-Muslim civilians. When a key witness commits suicide, it looks like the case will unravel, however Hannah refuses to give in. Hoping to uncover new findings, she travels to the witness' burial in Sarajevo and meets his sister Mira who she senses has much more to say than she is willing to admit.  Despite threats of violence, Mira reluctantly agrees to testify at The Hague. However, she and Hannah must both risk life and limb to make it to the court, only to discover that there are traitors among their own ranks.

For more information about upcoming FMS films, visit the M&RS web page at: http://www.libraries.iub.edu/index.php?pageId=1002305.

Submitted by: Monique Threatt, Media & Reserve Services, IUB

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February 25th, 2011 - Volume 38, Issue 8

This Week in IUL News

Library News and Events

InULA Research Incentive Grants Update
Applications are being accepted for the next round of InULA Research Incentive Grants.

The deadline is APRIL 15, 2011. 

The Research Incentive Fund Guidelines and Application Form are online.
To apply, go to: http://www.indiana.edu/~inula/opportunities/index.html

Submitted by: Lynda Fuller Clendenning, Chair, InULA Grants Committee

Digital Library Brown Bag Panel
Greetings! Please join us this coming Wednesday, March 9, 2011 for a digital library brown bag panel presentation by Dot Porter, Jennifer Laherty and Robert McDonald . The presentation will be held at the Herman B Wells Library, room E174, from 12:00-1:00pm.

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The Times They Are A-Changin': Preservation of and Access to the Digital Output of Researchers

Dot Porter, Jennifer Laherty and Robert McDonald Digital Library Program / IU ScholarWorks / Library Technologies and Digital Libraries

IU has developed a number of strategies for dealing with the digital scholarly output of IU faculty. In this session, information managers will outline these strategies and discuss plans for the future. Laherty will discuss the IUScholarWorks program which aims to make the digital output of IU scholars available and to ensure that these resources are archived, preserved and organized for the future. In this presentation, Laherty will briefly demonstrate IUScholarWorks services and explain its benefits, including the strategies for preserving records. Porter will examine the various ways that the Digital Library Program supports the preservation of faculty scholarship in the broad sense and will examine in more detail a few specific faculty-led projects the DLP has supported in the past. In addition, she will review DLP's participation in initiatives throughout the Libraries and across campus that support preservation of digital work through shared file formats, best practices, and shared infrastructure and technologies. Finally, McDonald will review IU's plans for research data curation and management.

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Presentation slides and audio will be available via the Connect Meeting Service (formerly known as "Breeze"). Go to to view and listen to the presentation. If you are not a registered user for Connect Meeting/Breeze, select the "Enter as a Guest" option.

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The Digital Library Brown Bag series is held most Wednesdays this spring semester. All presentations are in the Herman B Wells Library, room E174, from 12:00-1:00 pm unless otherwise noted. The complete schedule, including abstracts, is available on the Digital Library Program web site:
To receive a reminder and an abstract of each presentation, send an email to listserv@indiana.edu with the message body:
sub dl-brownbag-l Your Full Name

Submitted by: Michelle Dalmau, Digital Projects & Usability Librarian , IUB

Metadata Discussion Group Meeting
The Metadata Discussion Group is an informal meet-up for individuals interested in metadata issues.  The group meets monthly to discuss an article relating to a current metadata topic.  The group has no formal "membership" – discussions are open to anyone from the Libraries, SLIS, or elsewhere on campus who is interested in the topic.  Here are the details for our next meeting:

Date: Thursday, March 10
Time: 9:30-10:30am
Place: Wells Library Staff Lounge, 3rd floor East tower
Moderator:   Dot Porter, Associate Director for Digital Library Content & Services, Digital Library Program

Articles to discuss:   Doctorow, Cory. (2001) “Metacrap: putting the torch to seven straw-men of the meta-utopia.” Available online at http://www.well.com/~doctorow/metacrap.htm. 
Ardö, Anders. (2010) “Can We Trust Web Page Metadata?” Journal of Library Metadata, 10: 1, 58-74. Available online at http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/19386380903547008.

The Metadata Discussion Group email list provides a forum for more detailed information about the group, and communication between those interested in its activities. To join the email list, send the following in the body of a message (not the subject) to listserv@indiana.edu : subscribe metadata-discuss-l

More information on the Metadata Discussion Group may be found at http://www.dlib.indiana.edu/services/metadata/activities/mdg.shtml.
Hope to see you there!

Submitted by: Jennifer Liss, Metadata Specialist & Cataloger, Technical Services, IUB

IULFC Spring Meeting
The Spring meeting of the IU Librarians Faculty Council is planned for Friday, March 11, 2011 from 1:30-3:30pm.

Please plan to attend the next meeting of the IULFC.  These meetings are for more than just the representatives and chairs of  IULFC committees- they are open for all IU Librarians to hear what activities and concerns  we share.   At this meeting,  we will be discussing the progress made in the new online ( to some of us)  annual report form for Librarians  - the “eFAR”   as modified  by our Faculty Standards  Committee – both pros and cons of the implementation and how we can make improvements.  Changes in P & T procedures  ( mostly for Bloomington Librarians to conform to university wide norms) will be reported by the new ad hoc  P & T Taskforce.   Standing committees will have reports and  the Dean of Bloomington Libraries will share her Report of the recent Council of Head Librarians meeting.   We meet via teleconferencing from a room on your campus- to make meeting more convenient.    See you soon.   

IUB – E252/Video Bridge 104
IUPUI - TBD
South Bend – NS 075B
Ft. Wayne – Library Room 419
Kokomo – KO-111
IUN – Hawthorn Hall 338
New Albany – UC120
IUE – TBD

Agenda
1. Introductions and approval of Agenda
2. Approval of Minutes of November 5, 2010 Meeting
3. Old Business
Standing committees and task forces -progress reports
Ad Hoc Handbook committee
re: IU Academic Handbook changes..draft 2011 edition under review
re: IULFC Handbook questionnaire
Ad Hoc P & T Task force (new )
Discussion
Faculty Board of Review panel - Chair for 2011
Faculty Standards Committee -
re: eFAR progress
Discussion
Librarians Day Committee
Mentor Program Committee
Promotion & Tenure Committees (IULFC , ILFC)
Research Committee
Sabbatical Leave Committee
White Award Committee
4. Dean’s Report
CHL Report
5. New Business
Next Meeting dates: May 20th for discussion of P & T procedures and New eFAR forms? Or June 24th or July 8th after June 17th CHL meeting.
6. Adjournment

Submitted by: Jennifer L. Hehman, Secretary, 2010-2011 IULFC 

InULA Arts and Crafts Adventure
The InULA Programs and Social Committee would like to invite you to join us for an Arts and Crafts adventure!   We will be heading out to the T.C. Steele Homestead for a look at their current exhibit and a closer look at the rare books from the Arts and Crafts Movement in the exhibit.  Please visit http://www.iidc.indiana.edu/cedir/invitation/inula.html to RSVP.
Arts & Crafts Moments: Simplicity in Design Tour

Date: Sunday, March 27, 2011
Time: 2:00-3:30pm
(People wishing to car pool from Bloomington should meet at the Wells Library at 1:15 in the lobby.)
Place: T.C. Steele State Historic Site (Directions)
Cost: $3.50

Program: The Arts & Crafts Movement focused on handcrafted objects that created a close relationship between literature and the visual arts, which came to Indiana in the 1890s. There will be three rotations of this exhibit:

First rotation: Nov. 2, 2010-April 30, 2011 The first rotation of Arts and Crafts Moments features artifacts from the T.C. Steele collection not typically seen by the public, including pottery, metal work, graphic arts, furniture and architectural elements.

Our tour will focus on the rare books of this exhibit.

Submitted by: Christina Wray, Librarian, Center for Disability Information and Referral, Indiana Institute on Disability and Community, IUB

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Staff News

Isabel Planton has accepted the position as Reference/Technical Associate in the Lilly Library, effective 3/21/2011.  Isabel is a former Reference Assistant in our Reference Department and at the Morgan County Public Library, as well as an intern with the Mahn Center for Archives and Special Collections at Ohio University.  Her most recent position is Document Delivery Assistant in Technical Services, Acquisitions Division, Document Delivery Services Unit.  Congratulations Isabel!

Submitted by: Susie Trisler, Library Human Resources

Library News and Events
IULFC Spring Meeting
The Spring meeting of the IU Librarians Faculty Council is planned for Friday, March 11, 2011 from 1:30-3:30pm.

Please plan to attend the next meeting of the IULFC.  These meetings are for more than just the representatives and chairs of  IULFC committees- they are open for all IU Librarians to hear what activities and concerns  we share.   At this meeting,  we will be discussing the progress made in the new online ( to some of us)  annual report form for Librarians  - the “eFAR”   as modified  by our Faculty Standards  Committee – both pros and cons of the implementation and how we can make improvements.  Changes in P & T procedures  ( mostly for Bloomington Librarians to conform to university wide norms) will be reported by the new ad hoc  P & T Taskforce.   Standing committees will have reports and  the Dean of Bloomington Libraries will share her Report of the recent Council of Head Librarians meeting.   We meet via teleconferencing from a room on your campus- to make meeting more convenient.    See you soon.   

IUB – E252/Video Bridge 104
IUPUI - UL 0106
South Bend – NS 075B
Ft. Wayne – Library Room 419
Kokomo – KO-111
IUN – Hawthorn Hall 338
New Albany – UC120
IUE – TBD

Agenda
1. Introductions and approval of Agenda
2. Approval of Minutes of November 5, 2010 Meeting
3. Old Business
Standing committees and task forces -progress reports
Ad Hoc Handbook committee
re: IU Academic Handbook changes..draft 2011 edition under review
re: IULFC Handbook questionnaire
Ad Hoc P & T Task force (new )
Discussion
Faculty Board of Review panel - Chair for 2011
Faculty Standards Committee -
re: eFAR progress
Discussion
Librarians Day Committee
Mentor Program Committee
Promotion & Tenure Committees (IULFC , ILFC)
Research Committee
Sabbatical Leave Committee
White Award Committee
4. Dean’s Report
CHL Report
5. New Business
Next Meeting dates: May 20th for discussion of P & T procedures and New eFAR forms? Or June 24th or July 8th after June 17th CHL meeting.
6. Adjournment

Submitted by: Jennifer L. Hehman, Secretary, 2010-2011 IULFC 

InULA Arts and Crafts Adventure
The InULA Programs and Social Committee would like to invite you to join us for an Arts and Crafts adventure!   We will be heading out to the T.C. Steele Homestead for a look at their current exhibit and a closer look at the rare books from the Arts and Crafts Movement in the exhibit.  Please visit http://www.iidc.indiana.edu/cedir/invitation/inula.html to RSVP.
Arts & Crafts Moments: Simplicity in Design Tour

Date: Sunday, March 27, 2011
Time: 2:00-3:30pm
(People wishing to car pool from Bloomington should meet at the Wells Library at 1:15pm in the lobby.)
Place: T.C. Steele State Historic Site (Directions)
Cost: $3.50

Program: The Arts & Crafts Movement focused on handcrafted objects that created a close relationship between literature and the visual arts, which came to Indiana in the 1890s. There will be three rotations of this exhibit:

First rotation: Nov. 2, 2010-April 30, 2011 The first rotation of Arts and Crafts Moments features artifacts from the T.C. Steele collection not typically seen by the public, including pottery, metal work, graphic arts, furniture and architectural elements.

Our tour will focus on the rare books of this exhibit.

Submitted by: Christina Wray, Librarian, Center for Disability Information and Referral, Indiana Institute on Disability and Community, IUB

2011 Librarians’ Day Proposals Due
You are invited to submit a presentation proposal for the 2011 Librarians’ Day to be held Friday, June 10th at IUPUI in Indianapolis. 

The theme for this year’s event is “The IU Libraries: A Framework of Excellence”.  The IU Libraries were specifically mentioned within President Michael McRobbie’s Principles of Excellence, which the President introduced in his 2010 State of the University Address.  This year’s Librarians’ Day program will focus on the role of the IU Libraries within the framework of scholarly research and learning, innovation, and the Libraries’ role in achieving this vision of Excellence.  More information on the Principles of Excellence can be found here:  http://www.indiana.edu/~pres/vision/principles-of-excellence/index.shtml

IU Librarians have a lot to be proud of and Librarians’ Day is a great place for you to showcase your accomplishments. Opportunities will be available for breakout sessions and to lead round table discussions.  Each of these sessions will be 40 minutes in length. There will also be an opportunity to present a poster during the morning check in period.

To submit a proposal for consideration, please send the following information to Lora K. Baldwin, mcclell@indiana.edu:

Type of presentation: Poster, Breakout Session or Round Table
Title
Brief Description (100-300 words) of the proposed presentation
Full name(s) of presenter(s) as you would like them to appear along with campus affiliation
Equipment needs

Proposals are due Monday, April 18, 2011.

Submitted by: The IULFC Librarians’ Day Committee, Lora Baldwin, Lori Duggan, Chair, Willie Miller, Janet Seymour


InULA Research Incentive Grants Update
Applications are being accepted for the next round of InULA Research Incentive Grants.

The deadline is April 15, 2011. 

The Research Incentive Fund Guidelines and Application Form are online.
To apply, go to: http://www.indiana.edu/~inula/opportunities/index.html

Submitted by: Lynda Fuller Clendenning, Chair, InULA Grants Committee

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March 18th, 2011 - Volume 38, Issue 11

This Week in IUL News

2011 Librarians’ Day Proposals Due

Library News and Events

Digital Library Brown Bag
Greetings! Please join us for a digital library brown bag panel presentation by Mark Notess, Steve Harris and Julie Hardesty.

Date: Wednesday, March 23, 2011
Time: 12:00p-1:00p
Place: Herman B Wells Library, E174
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Search Experiments
Mark Notess, Steve Harris and Julie Hardesty Digital Library Program

The IMLS-funded Variations FRBR project has developed a faceted search interface, Scherzo, that works on top of 200,000 FRBRized MARC records. This talk includes a demo of Scherzo and compares the Scherzo user experience with the experience of searching for sound recordings in IUCAT. In addition, we describe and demonstrate other recent experiments in search, including Blacklight.
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Presentation slides and audio will be available via the Connect Meeting Service (formerly known as "Breeze"). Go to to view and listen to the presentation. If you are not a registered user for Connect Meeting/Breeze, select the "Enter as a Guest" option.
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The Digital Library Brown Bag series is held most Wednesdays this spring semester. All presentations are in the Herman B Wells Library, room E174, from 12:00-1:00 pm unless otherwise noted. The complete schedule, including abstracts, is available on the Digital Library Program web site:
To receive a reminder and an abstract of each presentation, send an email to listserv@indiana.edu with the message body:
sub dl-brownbag-l Your Full Name
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Submitted by: Michelle Dalmau, Digital Projects & Usability Librarian, IUB

InULA Arts and Crafts Adventure
The InULA Programs and Social Committee would like to invite you to join us for an Arts and Crafts adventure!   We will be heading out to the T.C. Steele Homestead for a look at their current exhibit and a closer look at the rare books from the Arts and Crafts Movement in the exhibit. 
Arts & Crafts Moments: Simplicity in Design Tour

Date: Sunday, March 27, 2011
Time: 2:00p-3:30p*
Place: T.C. Steele State Historic Site (Directions)
Cost: $3.50
RSVP: Please visit http://www.iidc.indiana.edu/cedir/invitation/inula.html

*People wishing to car pool from Bloomington should meet at the Wells Library at 1:15p in the lobby.

Program: The Arts & Crafts Movement focused on handcrafted objects that created a close relationship between literature and the visual arts, which came to Indiana in the 1890s. There will be three rotations of this exhibit:

First rotation: Nov. 2, 2010-April 30, 2011 The first rotation of Arts and Crafts Moments features artifacts from the T.C. Steele collection not typically seen by the public, including pottery, metal work, graphic arts, furniture and architectural elements.

Our tour will focus on the rare books of this exhibit.

Submitted by: Christina Wray, InULA Programs and Social Committee

InULA Research Incentive Grants Update
Applications are being accepted for the next round of InULA Research Incentive Grants.

The Research Incentive Fund Guidelines and Application Form are online.
To apply, go to: http://www.indiana.edu/~inula/opportunities/index.html

The deadline is April 15, 2011. 

Submitted by: Lynda Fuller Clendenning, Chair, InULA Grants Committee

2011 Librarians’ Day Proposals Due
You are invited to submit a presentation proposal for the 2011 Librarians’ Day to be held Friday, June 10, 2011 at IUPUI in Indianapolis. 

The theme for this year’s event is “The IU Libraries: A Framework of Excellence”.  The IU Libraries were specifically mentioned within President Michael McRobbie’s Principles of Excellence, which the President introduced in his 2010 State of the University Address.  This year’s Librarians’ Day program will focus on the role of the IU Libraries within the framework of scholarly research and learning, innovation, and the Libraries’ role in achieving this vision of Excellence.  More information on the Principles of Excellence can be found here:  http://www.indiana.edu/~pres/vision/principles-of-excellence/index.shtml

IU Librarians have a lot to be proud of and Librarians’ Day is a great place for you to showcase your accomplishments. Opportunities will be available for breakout sessions and to lead round table discussions.  Each of these sessions will be 40 minutes in length. There will also be an opportunity to present a poster during the morning check in period.

To submit a proposal for consideration, please send the following information to Lora K. Baldwin, mcclell@indiana.edu:

Type of presentation: Poster, Breakout Session or Round Table
Title
Brief Description (100-300 words) of the proposed presentation
Full name(s) of presenter(s) as you would like them to appear along with campus affiliation
Equipment needs

Proposals are due Monday, April 18, 2011.

Submitted by: The IULFC Librarians’ Day Committee: Lora Baldwin, Lori Duggan, Chair, Willie Miller, Janet Seymour

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March 25th, 2011 - Volume 38, Issue 12

This Week in IUL News

InULA Arts and Crafts Adventure

2011 InULA Book Sale

InULA Research Incentive Grants Update

2011 Librarians’ Day Proposals Due

Library News and Events

InULA Arts and Crafts Adventure
The InULA Programs and Social Committee would like to invite you to join us for an Arts and Crafts adventure!   We will be heading out to the T.C. Steele Homestead for a look at their current exhibit and a closer look at the rare books from the Arts and Crafts Movement in the exhibit. 
Arts & Crafts Moments: Simplicity in Design Tour

Date: Sunday, March 27, 2011
Time: 2:00p-3:30p*
Place: T.C. Steele State Historic Site (Directions)
Cost: $3.50
RSVP: Please visit http://www.iidc.indiana.edu/cedir/invitation/inula.html

*People wishing to car pool from Bloomington should meet at the Wells Library at 1:15p in the lobby.

Program: The Arts & Crafts Movement focused on handcrafted objects that created a close relationship between literature and the visual arts, which came to Indiana in the 1890s. There will be three rotations of this exhibit:

First rotation: Nov. 2, 2010-April 30, 2011 The first rotation of Arts and Crafts Moments features artifacts from the T.C. Steele collection not typically seen by the public, including pottery, metal work, graphic arts, furniture and architectural elements.

Our tour will focus on the rare books of this exhibit.

Submitted by: Christina Wray, InULA Programs and Social Committee

2011 InULA Book Sale
Date: April 9 (Sat) and April 10 (Sun)
Place: E174 Herman B Wells Library, IU Bloomington

Times: Pre-Sale: Saturday, April 9, 9:00-12:00 pm
General Sale: Saturday, April 9, 12:00-5:00 pm
Half-price Sale: Sunday, April 10, 11am-2:30 pm
Bag Sale ($2.00/bag): Sunday, April 10, 3:00-5:00 pm

Prices: Pre-Sale: Saturday, 9-12 Admission: $20.00
General Sale: Saturday, 12-5 Admission: free
Hardbacks: $3.00
Paperbacks: $1.00
Journals runs: as marked
Video and Audio Tapes: as marked
Records, CDs and CD-ROMs: as marked
Sets: as marked
Rare Books: as marked

Preview sale tickets may be purchased on Saturday morning beginning at 8:30 a.m. for $20. The order in which individuals may enter is randomly determined based on ticket stub lottery drawn at 8:50 a.m. Doors open at 9:00 a.m. Saturday April 9.

The InULA book sale committee includes Bob Noel (Chair), Gary Charbonneau, Wookjin Cheun, Lori Dekydtspotter, Virginia Dearborn, and Anne Haynes. Contact Bob Noel if you have questions or wish to make donations. rnoel@indiana.edu

Submitted by: Virginia Dearborn, InULA book sale committee member, IUB

InULA Research Incentive Grants Update
Applications are being accepted for the next round of InULA Research Incentive Grants.

The Research Incentive Fund Guidelines and Application Form are online.
To apply, go to: http://www.indiana.edu/~inula/opportunities/index.html

The deadline is April 15, 2011. 

Submitted by: Lynda Fuller Clendenning, Chair, InULA Grants Committee

2011 Librarians’ Day Proposals Due
You are invited to submit a presentation proposal for the 2011 Librarians’ Day to be held Friday, June 10, 2011 at IUPUI in Indianapolis. 

The theme for this year’s event is “The IU Libraries: A Framework of Excellence”.  The IU Libraries were specifically mentioned within President Michael McRobbie’s Principles of Excellence, which the President introduced in his 2010 State of the University Address.  This year’s Librarians’ Day program will focus on the role of the IU Libraries within the framework of scholarly research and learning, innovation, and the Libraries’ role in achieving this vision of Excellence.  More information on the Principles of Excellence can be found here:  http://www.indiana.edu/~pres/vision/principles-of-excellence/index.shtml

IU Librarians have a lot to be proud of and Librarians’ Day is a great place for you to showcase your accomplishments. Opportunities will be available for breakout sessions and to lead round table discussions.  Each of these sessions will be 40 minutes in length. There will also be an opportunity to present a poster during the morning check in period.

To submit a proposal for consideration, please send the following information to Lora K. Baldwin, mcclell@indiana.edu:

Type of presentation: Poster, Breakout Session or Round Table
Title
Brief Description (100-300 words) of the proposed presentation
Full name(s) of presenter(s) as you would like them to appear along with campus affiliation
Equipment needs

Proposals are due Monday, April 18, 2011.

Submitted by: The IULFC Librarians’ Day Committee: Lora Baldwin, Lori Duggan, Chair, Willie Miller, Janet Seymour

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This Week in IUL News

Library News and Events

Kuali OLE Update
Recently, two Kuali OLE quarterly update sessions were held at IUB and made available through Breeze.  You can access a recording of the first session at http://breeze.iu.edu/p60492694/.  In addition, there is now a page on the library intranet that will serve as a warehouse for information from these and future sessions, as well as other Kuali OLE related news.  You can find the page at http://www.libraries.iub.edu/intranet/page.php?pageId=2936.  Employees of all campus libraries should have access to the intranet.  If you have trouble accessing the site, please email libpers@indiana.edu. 

Submitted by: Jennifer Chaffin, Director of Human Resources, IUB Libraries

Digital Library Brown Bag Panel Presentation
Greetings! Please join us this coming Wednesday, April 6, 2011 for a digital library brown bag panel presentation by Julie Hardesty. The presentation will be held at the Herman B Wells Library, room E174, from 12:00-1:00 pm.

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Bells, Whistles, and Alarms: HCI Lessons Using AJAX for a Page-turning Web Application: Julie Hardesty Digital Library Program

This case study describes creating a version of METS Navigator, a page-turning web application for multi- part digital objects, using an AJAX library with user interface (UI) components. This design created problems for customized user interactions and accessibility problems for users, including those using assistive technologies and mobile devices. A review of the literature considers AJAX, accessibility, and universal usability and possible steps to take moving forward to correct these problems in METS Navigator.

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Presentation slides and audio will be available via the Connect Meeting Service (formerly known as "Breeze"). Go to to view and listen to the presentation. If you are not a registered user for Connect Meeting/Breeze, select the "Enter as a Guest" option.

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The Digital Library Brown Bag series is held most Wednesdays this spring semester. All presentations are in the Herman B Wells Library, room E174, from 12:00-1:00 pm unless otherwise noted. The complete schedule, including abstracts, is available on the Digital Library Program web site:
To receive a reminder and an abstract of each presentation, send an email to listserv@indiana.edu with the message body:
sub dl-brownbag-l Your Full Name

Submitted by: Michelle Dalmau, Digital Projects & Usability Librarian, Indiana, University Digital Library Program, Herman B Wells Library, IUB

2011 InULA Book Sale
Date: Saturday, April 9 and Sunday, April 10
Place: E174 Herman B Wells Library, IU Bloomington

Times: Pre-Sale: Saturday, April 9, 9:00-12:00 pm
General Sale: Saturday, April 9, 12:00-5:00 pm
Half-price Sale: Sunday, April 10, 11am-2:30 pm
Bag Sale ($2.00/bag): Sunday, April 10, 3:00-5:00 pm

Prices: Pre-Sale: Saturday, 9-12 Admission: $20.00
General Sale: Saturday, 12-5 Admission: free
Hardbacks: $3.00
Paperbacks: $1.00
Journals runs: as marked
Video and Audio Tapes: as marked
Records, CDs and CD-ROMs: as marked
Sets: as marked
Rare Books: as marked

Preview sale tickets may be purchased on Saturday morning beginning at 8:30am for $20. The order in which individuals may enter is randomly determined based on ticket stub lottery drawn at 8:50am Doors open at 9:00am Saturday, April 9.

The InULA book sale committee includes Bob Noel (Chair), Gary Charbonneau, Wookjin Cheun, Lori Dekydtspotter, Virginia Dearborn, and Anne Haynes. Contact Bob Noel, rnoel@indiana.edu, if you have questions or wish to make donations.

Submitted by: Virginia Dearborn, InULA book sale committee member, IUB

Metadata Discussion Group Meeting
The next meeting of the Metadata Discussion Group is Thursday, April 14th.
The Metadata Discussion Group is an informal meet-up for individuals interested in metadata issues.  The group meets monthly to discuss an article relating to a current metadata topic.  The group has no formal "membership" – discussions are open to anyone from the Libraries, SLIS, or elsewhere on campus who is interested in the topic.  Here are the details for our next meeting:

Date:  Thursday, April 14
Time:  9:30-10:30am
Place:  Wells Library Staff Lounge, 3rd floor East tower
Moderators:  Dina Kellams, Associate Archivist, Office of University Archives and Records Management and Jennifer Liss, Metadata Specialist & Cataloger, Technical Services

Article to discuss:  Riley, Jenn and Kelcy Shepherd. (2009) “A Brave New World: Archivists and Shareable Descriptive Metadata.” The American Archivist, 72: 1, 91-112. IU Libraries has a subscription to the online version of this journal. Libraries staff can access a copy of the article on the Intranet at http://www.libraries.iub.edu/intranet/materials.php?Id=4364&mt=paper.

The Metadata Discussion Group email list provides a forum for more detailed information about the group, and communication between those interested in its activities. To join the email list, send the following in the body of a message (not the subject) to listserv@indiana.edu: subscribe metadata-discuss-l

More information on the Metadata Discussion Group may be found at http://www.dlib.indiana.edu/services/metadata/activities/mdg.shtml.
Hope to see you there!

Submitted by: Jennifer Liss, Metadata Specialist & Cataloger, IUB Libraries

InULA Research Incentive Grants Update
Applications are being accepted for the next round of InULA Research Incentive Grants.

The Research Incentive Fund Guidelines and Application Form are online.
To apply, go to: http://www.indiana.edu/~inula/opportunities/index.html.

The deadline is April 15, 2011. 

Submitted by: Lynda Fuller Clendenning, Chair, InULA Grants Committee

2011 Librarians’ Day Proposals Due
You are invited to submit a presentation proposal for the 2011 Librarians’ Day to be held Friday, June 10, 2011 at IUPUI in Indianapolis. 

The theme for this year’s event is “The IU Libraries: A Framework of Excellence”.  The IU Libraries were specifically mentioned within President Michael McRobbie’s Principles of Excellence, which the President introduced in his 2010 State of the University Address.  This year’s Librarians’ Day program will focus on the role of the IU Libraries within the framework of scholarly research and learning, innovation, and the Libraries’ role in achieving this vision of Excellence.  More information on the Principles of Excellence can be found here:  http://www.indiana.edu/~pres/vision/principles-of-excellence/index.shtml.

IU Librarians have a lot to be proud of and Librarians’ Day is a great place for you to showcase your accomplishments. Opportunities will be available for breakout sessions and to lead round table discussions.  Each of these sessions will be 40 minutes in length. There will also be an opportunity to present a poster during the morning check in period.

To submit a proposal for consideration, please send the following information to Lora K. Baldwin, mcclell@indiana.edu:

Type of presentation: Poster, Breakout Session or Round Table
Title
Brief Description (100-300 words) of the proposed presentation
Full name(s) of presenter(s) as you would like them to appear along with campus affiliation
Equipment needs

Proposals are due Monday, April 18, 2011.

Submitted by: The IULFC Librarians’ Day Committee: Lora Baldwin, Lori Duggan, Chair, Willie Miller, Janet Seymour

Medical Library Association Webcast: Shifting Skills to Navigate the Changing Horizon

The Indiana University School of Medicine Library in Indianapolis will be hosting a webcast from the Medical Library Association. Registration is free and is open to anyone. The library is located in the Medical Research/Library Building on the IUPUI campus. Check the IUPUI campus map for our exact location: http://www.iupui.edu/map/.

Title: Shifting Skills to Navigate the Changing Horizon: Finding Our Way in New Biomedical Research and Health Care Environments
Date: Wednesday, April 20
Time: 2:00 - 3:30pm EDT
Location: Room IB227 in the Medical Library
Note: Attendees will receive 1.5 MLA Continuing Education contact hours.

Program Objectives
Provide an overview of translational science, e-science and health information resources in electronic health records, including the related trends and issues affecting information professionals.
Identify skills that information professionals need to work with researchers, information technology professionals, clinicians and community partners in these environments.
Learn about community engagement in translational science research and roles for clinicians and information professionals in this arena.
Address meaningful use of health information by patients accessing their electronic health records, as required by recent legislation to facilitate quality improvement at the point of care.

A full description is available here: http://www.mlanet.org/education/distance_ed/skills/objectives.html.

To register contact Elaine Skopelja (eskopelj@iupui.edu). If you have any questions, my phone number is 317-274-8358.

Submitted by: Elaine Skopelja MALS, AHIP, Associate Librarian, Liaison & Outreach Coordinator, Indiana University School of Medicine Library

2011 Spring IOLUG Program
Title: GPS: Great Productive Staff -- Librarians Map out Today's Technologies
Date: Friday, May 6
Time: 9:00am(registration), 9:30am (business meeting), 10:00am - 3:45pm (program)
Location: Indiana Wesleyan University, Indianapolis North Campus

Do you feel like you could use a GPS to guide you through the maze of today's competing technologies that are meant to make our lives easier? Have you ever wondered how you can become more productive?  Join us at the 2011 IOLUG Spring Conference on May 6th!  Our conference will include presentations and breakout sessions from successful technology users to help you discover more about the tools you may already be using -- or need to adopt. 

An LEU application for this program has been submitted to the Indiana State Library.  Information concerning the decision will be posted on the program web site following receipt of the Indiana State Library’s decision. 

Join us for an excellent program that is sure to send you back to work with a wide variety of innovative and practical technology applications and ideas that will improve your day-to-day job functions and services to your patrons.  For more information and to register online, go to http://www.iolug.org/index.php/programs/spring-2011/.   

Submitted by: Jan Cox, Head Librarian, IU School of Dentistry Library, Indianapolis

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April 8th, 2011 - Volume 38, Issue 14

This Week in IUL News

2011 William Evans Jenkins Librarian Award

Library News and Events

Metadata Discussion Group Meeting
The next meeting of the Metadata Discussion Group is Thursday, April 14th.
The Metadata Discussion Group is an informal meet-up for individuals interested in metadata issues.  The group meets monthly to discuss an article relating to a current metadata topic.  The group has no formal "membership" – discussions are open to anyone from the Libraries, SLIS, or elsewhere on campus who is interested in the topic.  Here are the details for our next meeting:

Date:  Thursday, April 14
Time:  9:30-10:30am
Place:  Wells Library Staff Lounge, 3rd floor East tower
Moderators:  Dina Kellams, Associate Archivist, Office of University Archives and Records Management and Jennifer Liss, Metadata Specialist & Cataloger, Technical Services

Article to discuss:  Riley, Jenn and Kelcy Shepherd. (2009) “A Brave New World: Archivists and Shareable Descriptive Metadata.” The American Archivist, 72: 1, 91-112. IU Libraries has a subscription to the online version of this journal. Libraries staff can access a copy of the article on the Intranet at http://www.libraries.iub.edu/intranet/materials.php?Id=4364&mt=paper.

The Metadata Discussion Group email list provides a forum for more detailed information about the group, and communication between those interested in its activities. To join the email list, send the following in the body of a message (not the subject) to listserv@indiana.edu: subscribe metadata-discuss-l

More information on the Metadata Discussion Group may be found at http://www.dlib.indiana.edu/services/metadata/activities/mdg.shtml.
Hope to see you there!

Submitted by: Jennifer Liss, Metadata Specialist & Cataloger, IUB Libraries

InULA Research Incentive Grants Update
Applications are being accepted for the next round of InULA Research Incentive Grants.

The Research Incentive Fund Guidelines and Application Form are online.
To apply, go to: http://www.indiana.edu/~inula/opportunities/index.html.

The deadline is April 15, 2011. 

Submitted by: Lynda Fuller Clendenning, Chair, InULA Grants Committee

2011 Librarians’ Day Proposals Due
You are invited to submit a presentation proposal for the 2011 Librarians’ Day to be held Friday, June 10, 2011 at IUPUI in Indianapolis. 

The theme for this year’s event is “The IU Libraries: A Framework of Excellence”.  The IU Libraries were specifically mentioned within President Michael McRobbie’s Principles of Excellence, which the President introduced in his 2010 State of the University Address.  This year’s Librarians’ Day program will focus on the role of the IU Libraries within the framework of scholarly research and learning, innovation, and the Libraries’ role in achieving this vision of Excellence.  More information on the Principles of Excellence can be found here:  http://www.indiana.edu/~pres/vision/principles-of-excellence/index.shtml.

IU Librarians have a lot to be proud of and Librarians’ Day is a great place for you to showcase your accomplishments. Opportunities will be available for breakout sessions and to lead round table discussions.  Each of these sessions will be 40 minutes in length. There will also be an opportunity to present a poster during the morning check in period.

To submit a proposal for consideration, please send the following information to Lora K. Baldwin, mcclell@indiana.edu:

Type of presentation: Poster, Breakout Session or Round Table
Title
Brief Description (100-300 words) of the proposed presentation
Full name(s) of presenter(s) as you would like them to appear along with campus affiliation
Equipment needs

Proposals are due Monday, April 18, 2011.

Submitted by: The IULFC Librarians’ Day Committee: Lora Baldwin, Lori Duggan, Chair, Willie Miller, Janet Seymour

Medical Library Association Webcast: Shifting Skills to Navigate the Changing Horizon
The Indiana University School of Medicine Library in Indianapolis will be hosting a webcast from the Medical Library Association. Registration is free and is open to anyone. The library is located in the Medical Research/Library Building on the IUPUI campus. Check the IUPUI campus map for our exact location: http://www.iupui.edu/map/.

Title: Shifting Skills to Navigate the Changing Horizon: Finding Our Way in New Biomedical Research and Health Care Environments
Date: Wednesday, April 20
Time: 2:00 - 3:30pm EDT
Location: Room IB227 in the Medical Library
Note: Attendees will receive 1.5 MLA Continuing Education contact hours.

Program Objectives
Provide an overview of translational science, e-science and health information resources in electronic health records, including the related trends and issues affecting information professionals.
Identify skills that information professionals need to work with researchers, information technology professionals, clinicians and community partners in these environments.
Learn about community engagement in translational science research and roles for clinicians and information professionals in this arena.
Address meaningful use of health information by patients accessing their electronic health records, as required by recent legislation to facilitate quality improvement at the point of care.

A full description is available here: http://www.mlanet.org/education/distance_ed/skills/objectives.html.

To register contact Elaine Skopelja (eskopelj@iupui.edu). If you have any questions, my phone number is 317-274-8358.

Submitted by: Elaine Skopelja MALS, AHIP, Associate Librarian, Liaison & Outreach Coordinator, Indiana University School of Medicine Library

2011 Spring IOLUG Program
Title: GPS: Great Productive Staff -- Librarians Map out Today's Technologies
Date: Friday, May 6
Time: 9:00am(registration), 9:30am (business meeting), 10:00am - 3:45pm (program)
Location: Indiana Wesleyan University, Indianapolis North Campus

Do you feel like you could use a GPS to guide you through the maze of today's competing technologies that are meant to make our lives easier? Have you ever wondered how you can become more productive?  Join us at the 2011 IOLUG Spring Conference on May 6th!  Our conference will include presentations and breakout sessions from successful technology users to help you discover more about the tools you may already be using -- or need to adopt. 

An LEU application for this program has been submitted to the Indiana State Library.  Information concerning the decision will be posted on the program web site following receipt of the Indiana State Library’s decision. 

Join us for an excellent program that is sure to send you back to work with a wide variety of innovative and practical technology applications and ideas that will improve your day-to-day job functions and services to your patrons.  For more information and to register online, go to http://www.iolug.org/index.php/programs/spring-2011/.   

Submitted by: Jan Cox, Head Librarian, IU School of Dentistry Library, Indianapolis

CALA Midwest Chapter Annual Conference
You are cordially invited to the 2011 Chinese American Librarians Association (CALA) Midwest Chapter Annual Conference. This is the first time the conference will be held in Indiana University Southeast at New Albany Indiana and the conference planning committee hopes to see more IU librarians to attend.  Presentations on a variety of topics include:

Emerging trends in libraries
Electronic resources management including e-books and e-journals
Digital initiatives (including institutional repository, digital archives, web development and use of web 2.0 technologies)
New generation of library catalog or implementation of web-scale discovery services
Job searching and preparation strategies
Public relations (including social media)
Professional development activities and projects across borders

Proposals will be presented in the following formats:
Presentations
Poster Session
Panel Discussion

For those who plan to attend the conference, please complete the registration form online by May 10, 2011 5:00 pm ET.

Conveniently located among cities in Ohio, Indiana and Kentucky, Indiana University Southeast is only 15 minutes drive from downtown Louisville. Information about travel, lodging and things to do in Louisville area is available on the travel page.

Please send questions and inquiries to: Hong Cheng chengh@ius.edu.
  
Submitted by: CALA Midwest Chapter 2011 Conference Planning Committee:, FuWaye Bender (chair), and Hong Cheng 

Indiana Library Federation, District 5/7 Annual Conference
                Title:     Books, Nooks and More
                Date:     Thursday, May 12, 2011
                Time:    8:45am-5:00pm
                Location:  Knox County Public Library, Vincennes, Indiana

This year’s ILF District 5/7 conference is scheduled for May 12, 2011 at the Knox County Public Library in Vincennes. The keynote speaker is Author Terence Faherty, writer of the Shamus-winning Scott Elliot series and the Edgar-nominated Owen Keane series. The planning committee has prepared an extensive program that contains topics of interest for librarians from both academic and public libraries.

To view the Program Schedule and Register for the conference, please go to:  www.ilfonline.org/district5-7conference
Registration deadline:  May 5, 2011
Registration cost:          $36 for ILF members; $51 for non-members

One lucky attendee will win a Kobo eReader as the grand door prize!

Submitted by: Virginia Sojdehei, Reference Services Librarian, IUB Libraries

2011 William Evans Jenkins Librarian Award
The William Evans Jenkins Librarian Award Committee is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2011 award: Mechael D. Charbonneau and Roger Beckman. Named for Indiana native and Chief Librarian of Indiana University, 1904-1921, this annual award recognizes the outstanding contribution to Indiana University or to the profession, by a librarian on the Bloomington campus.

Mechael Charbonneau served as Head of the Cataloging Division, Technical Services Department, Indiana University Libraries, from March 1999 to July 2003 and is currently Associate Dean for Technical Services. As head of the Technical Services Division, Ms. Charbonneau is credited with the successful migration of the university’s integrated library system from NOTIS to SIRSI, the implementation of an electronic resources management system (ERMS) and the incorporation of non-MARC metadata into the cataloging workflow of IUB catalogers.

Her service to the Indiana University Libraries has included participation in a range of library faculty task forces and Bloomington Library Faculty committees. The Task Group on “the Future of Cataloging at Indiana University,” which she chaired during 2005-2006, received national attention for its white paper – a document hailed as a template that could be adopted by research libraries nationwide. “Ms. Charbonneau has provided a tremendous service to the library community by authoring this work” (Lisa German, Asst. Dean for Technology & Collections Services, Penn State Libraries). The full text of this document may be accessed at: http://www.iub.edu/~libtserv/pub/Future_of_Cataloging_White_Paper.pdf

A reputed “leader in the profession who is shaping the conversation in the field of technical services” (Carlen Ruschoff, Dir. of Information Technology & Technical Services Division, University of Maryland), Ms. Charbonneau has played a leadership role in several organizations, at the national, regional and state levels, including: the Program for Cooperative Cataloging (Policy Committee, Vice-Chair, Chair, Chair Emerita: 2005-2008, Cooperative Online Serials Program, (member of numerous standing committees and task forces: 1999-2004, CONSER Summit, 2004, invited participant, BIBCO (Liaison: 1999-present)); Association for Library Collections and Technical Services (Technical Services Directors of Large Research Libraries Interest Group, Chair: 2008-09, Vice-Chair/Chair Elect: 2007-2008; OCLC (Alternate delegate, Members Council: 2005-2008); Indiana Cooperative Library Services Authority (Board of Directors: 2002-2009); Ohio Valley Group of Technical Services Librarians (Chair: 2006-2007, Vice-Chair/Chair Elect: 2005-2006, Past Chair: 2007-2008, Chair, Annual Conference Planning Committee; 2005-2006). In addition, as Chair of the Cataloging Working Group since 1999, she has been a member of the SIRSI Working Group Chairs. Hence, the observation by Lisa German: “Very few libraries participate in national cataloging initiatives at the level of Indiana University, and it is due to Mechael’s leadership that the Cataloging Department at Indiana is held in such high esteem.”

Mechael Charbonneau currently co-chairs the Workflow and Implementation Team of the Kuali Open Library Environment Functional Council (KUALI OLE), and is thus one of a group of national library leaders spearheading this effort to develop an open source administrative software package geared mainly towards academic and research libraries.

Sylvia Turchyn, Section Head, Western European Cataloging, Indiana University Libraries, Bloomington, asserts: “Ms. Charbonneau has secured IUL’s place as a prominent voice in shaping the future of classic metadata creation, collaboration and distribution. We hold a respected place at the table because of Ms. Charbonneau’s intelligence, vision and people skills.”

Mechael Charbonneau has presented and published widely, on technical services issues, in the course of her career, and some of her publications can be found in such journals, as Library Resources & Technical Services and Cataloging and Classification Quarterly. At the invitation of the Library of Congress Working Group on the Future of Bibliographical Control, she delivered a presentation titled “The economics and organization of bibliographic data from the PCC and large library perspective” at a public hearing, on July 9, 2007. The full text of this invited paper can be accessed at: http://www.loc.gov/bibliographic-future/meetings/docs/charbonneau-july9-2007.pdf.
 
 Roger Beckman is currently Head of the Indiana University Life Sciences Library and the Chemistry Library. During his tenure, he has also served as Acting Head of the Optometry Library and Swain Hall Library. In addition to his immediate duties as Head of two libraries, he holds collection development responsibility in the areas of monographs and serials for biology, chemistry, nursing, medical sciences and optometry. He also administers three monographic endowment funds. According to Jian Liu, his nominator for this award, “these funds total over $1.8 million, the largest portion, by far, of the materials budget managed by any individual librarian at IUB.” Beckman has also taught courses in IU’s Department of Chemistry and in the School of Library and Information Science.

Beckman’s “user-centered” approach to collection development has resulted in collections that are heavily used by the students and faculty for whom they are designed. His expertise in collection development is acquired by dint of “listening to users about what they need, looking at use statistics …User convenience drives his collection development decisions” (Jian Liu). The IU libraries for which Beckman is responsible now boast impressive journal collections and this fact is often remarked on by their users. Liu recalls a time when libraries were torn between print and online subscriptions and states that “Roger made the right decision to steer towards electronic.” Beckman is also credited with placing IU at the vanguard of e-book collection.

Beckman’s success in collection development is also a result of his subject expertise for which he is well respected. Howard Gest, Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Microbiology and Adjunct Professor, History and Philosophy of Science, observes: “another unusual aspect of Roger’s commitment is that he frequently attends technical lectures and seminars to increase his understanding of complex current research in the biological sciences.” It is no coincidence that Jian Liu considers him “the most knowledgeable and most successful collection manager” that he knows.

While Beckman considers collection development his forte, his mentorship of library interns at the Chemistry Library is legendary. His commitment to nurturing the next generation of librarians is evident in his long-standing involvement with the Indiana University SLIS GA program, where he serves as Specialization Advisor for students in the Chemical Information Specialization. Debora Shaw, Professor and Interim Dean of the School of Library and Information Science, states that the success of students involved in this program “is attributable in no small part to the experience they gain while working with Roger.” Jian Liu, a past protégé of Beckman’s, opines that mentorship is “second nature” to Beckman and that his patience, persistence, magnanimity and “clear vision for the future careers of his junior colleagues and the young prospective library students” are the qualities that render him “an ideal mentor, the kind of colleague one would be fortunate to have, especially at the beginning of one’s career.”

A superb role model for students pursuing a career in science librarianship, Beckman is successful in instilling a sense of public service in all his interns and manages to communicate to them that “in addition to having the scientific knowledge, a public service attitude and love for the librarian career are core to becoming successful in this area” (Yuening Zhang). To his credit, many of his students have become successful librarians and some now hold important positions in top companies in the U.S.

Full-time staff members at the libraries that Beckman heads have clearly been schooled in his brand of public service described as “polite and professional” or “quite special.” Beckman’s libraries receive high commendation for their commitment to service: “Under his leadership the entire staff of the Life Sciences Library is now focused on providing quality service … the staff is committed to making the users happy … I attribute the complete change in attitude and atmosphere there almost completely to Roger’s leadership and commitment to service himself” (Anthony L. Mescher, Prof. of Anatomy and Cell Biology, IU).

Roger Beckman’s service to the profession is also apparent in the leadership positions that he has held in professional associations, such as the Special Libraries Association, Indiana Chapter (President/President-elect: 1993-1995); Special Libraries Association, Chemistry Division (Past-Chair, Chair, Chair-Elect: 1996-1999 & Public Relations Chair); Science & Technology Division (Director and Archivist); Indiana Online Users’ Group (Co-Chair, Program Committee: 1991-1993); Indiana University Librarians Association (Secretary: 1990-1991, At-Large Board Member: 1991-1992, Treasurer: 1998-1999, At-Large Board Member: 2005-2006). He has also served as moderator at association conferences and has helped to organize individual sessions for the Special Libraries Association annual conference, such as the Sci-Tech Division Contributed Paper session (2003, 2006 & 2008).

Roger Beckman has published extensively in the area of chemical librarianship and other sciences, including optometry. His publications pertaining to the sciences include book chapters and articles and treat various aspects of this area of librarianship, such as research methods, document delivery (especially interlibrary loan) and information provision and training in an academic setting. His articles can be found in journals such as Interoptics: Bulletin of the International Optometric and Optical League as well as in newsletters such as Indiana SLANT. Beckman has been able to combine his training in library science with that of anthropology and has also published outside his immediate professional specialization, on subjects such as team-consulting, optometric education in Indonesia, guides to official publications in Peru, reports on the Indiana Newspaper Project and on informational retrieval by librarians and researchers. These can be found in periodicals, such as C&RL News, The Indiana Newspaper Messenger, and LiveWire. He has also contributed a variety of reviews of reference material for academia. Other offerings have included sundry presentations, poster sessions, and exhibits on a variety of subjects.

Mechael Charbonneau and Roger Beckman will be recognized for their accomplishments at the Libraries’ Retirement & Recognition Reception, on Thursday, April 21, 2:30-4: 00 p.m., in the Herman B Wells Library Reference Reading Room in Bloomington and will be presented with their awards at the Bloomington Library Faculty meeting, on Friday, May 13, 2:00-4:00 p.m., in the Staff Lounge at the Herman B Wells Library, IUB.

Submitted by: C. Denise Stuempfle, William Evans Jenkins Committee, Chair

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April 15th, 2011 - Volume 38, Issue 15

This Week in IUL News

Library News and Events

Library Preservation Week
The last week of April is Library Preservation Week and the staff of the E. Lingle Craig Preservation Lab has been working on several projects to note this event.  Miriam Nelson, Anitta Salkola-White, Nichole Wolfersberger and Jessi Steiner pooled their talents to create the posters and build the display promoting Preservation Week that is in the Wells Library Main display case throughout the month of April.  Lynn Hufford wrote a basic guide to preserving photographs that has been submitted to the NGS Magazine.  A slide show of recent work that has been performed by the Lab staff and a copy of the article have been posted on the Preservation Lab blog site.

Submitted by: Gordon Hufford, Head, E. Lingle Craig Preservation Lab, IUB

InULA Research Incentive Grants Update
Applications are being accepted for the next round of InULA Research Incentive Grants.

The Research Incentive Fund Guidelines and Application Form are online.
To apply, go to: http://www.indiana.edu/~inula/opportunities/index.html.

The deadline is April 15, 2011. 

Submitted by: Lynda Fuller Clendenning, Chair, InULA Grants Committee

2011 Librarians’ Day Proposals Due
You are invited to submit a presentation proposal for the 2011 Librarians’ Day to be held Friday, June 10, 2011 at IUPUI in Indianapolis. 

The theme for this year’s event is “The IU Libraries: A Framework of Excellence”.  The IU Libraries were specifically mentioned within President Michael McRobbie’s Principles of Excellence, which the President introduced in his 2010 State of the University Address.  This year’s Librarians’ Day program will focus on the role of the IU Libraries within the framework of scholarly research and learning, innovation, and the Libraries’ role in achieving this vision of Excellence.  More information on the Principles of Excellence can be found here:  http://www.indiana.edu/~pres/vision/principles-of-excellence/index.shtml.

IU Librarians have a lot to be proud of and Librarians’ Day is a great place for you to showcase your accomplishments. Opportunities will be available for breakout sessions and to lead round table discussions.  Each of these sessions will be 40 minutes in length. There will also be an opportunity to present a poster during the morning check in period.

To submit a proposal for consideration, please send the following information to Lora K. Baldwin, mcclell@indiana.edu:

Type of presentation: Poster, Breakout Session or Round Table
Title
Brief Description (100-300 words) of the proposed presentation
Full name(s) of presenter(s) as you would like them to appear along with campus affiliation
Equipment needs

Proposals are due Monday, April 18, 2011.

Submitted by: The IULFC Librarians’ Day Committee: Lora Baldwin, Lori Duggan, Chair, Willie Miller, Janet Seymour

Medical Library Association Webcast: Shifting Skills to Navigate the Changing Horizon
The Indiana University School of Medicine Library in Indianapolis will be hosting a webcast from the Medical Library Association. Registration is free and is open to anyone. The library is located in the Medical Research/Library Building on the IUPUI campus. Check the IUPUI campus map for our exact location: http://www.iupui.edu/map/.

Title: Shifting Skills to Navigate the Changing Horizon: Finding Our Way in New Biomedical Research and Health Care Environments
Date: Wednesday, April 20
Time: 2:00 - 3:30pm EDT
Location: Room IB227 in the Medical Library
Note: Attendees will receive 1.5 MLA Continuing Education contact hours.

Program Objectives
Provide an overview of translational science, e-science and health information resources in electronic health records, including the related trends and issues affecting information professionals.
Identify skills that information professionals need to work with researchers, information technology professionals, clinicians and community partners in these environments.
Learn about community engagement in translational science research and roles for clinicians and information professionals in this arena.
Address meaningful use of health information by patients accessing their electronic health records, as required by recent legislation to facilitate quality improvement at the point of care.

A full description is available here: http://www.mlanet.org/education/distance_ed/skills/objectives.html.

To register contact Elaine Skopelja (eskopelj@iupui.edu). If you have any questions, my phone number is 317-274-8358.

Submitted by: Elaine Skopelja MALS, AHIP, Associate Librarian, Liaison & Outreach Coordinator, Indiana University School of Medicine Library

2011 William Evans Jenkins Librarian Award
The William Evans Jenkins Librarian Award Committee is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2011 award: Mechael D. Charbonneau and Roger Beckman. Named for Indiana native and Chief Librarian of Indiana University, 1904-1921, this annual award recognizes the outstanding contribution to Indiana University or to the profession, by a librarian on the Bloomington campus.

Mechael Charbonneau and Roger Beckman will be recognized for their accomplishments at the Libraries’ Retirement & Recognition Reception, on Thursday, April 21, 2:30-4: 00 p.m., in the Herman B Wells Library Reference Reading Room in Bloomington and will be presented with their awards at the Bloomington Library Faculty meeting, on Friday, May 13, 2:00-4:00 p.m., in the Staff Lounge at the Herman B Wells Library, IUB.

Submitted by: C. Denise Stuempfle, William Evans Jenkins Committee, Chair

2011 Spring IOLUG Program
Title: GPS: Great Productive Staff -- Librarians Map out Today's Technologies
Date: Friday, May 6
Time: 9:00am(registration), 9:30am (business meeting), 10:00am - 3:45pm (program)
Location: Indiana Wesleyan University, Indianapolis North Campus

Do you feel like you could use a GPS to guide you through the maze of today's competing technologies that are meant to make our lives easier? Have you ever wondered how you can become more productive?  Join us at the 2011 IOLUG Spring Conference on May 6th!  Our conference will include presentations and breakout sessions from successful technology users to help you discover more about the tools you may already be using -- or need to adopt. 

An LEU application for this program has been submitted to the Indiana State Library.  Information concerning the decision will be posted on the program web site following receipt of the Indiana State Library’s decision. 

Join us for an excellent program that is sure to send you back to work with a wide variety of innovative and practical technology applications and ideas that will improve your day-to-day job functions and services to your patrons.  For more information and to register online, go to http://www.iolug.org/index.php/programs/spring-2011/.   

Submitted by: Jan Cox, Head Librarian, IU School of Dentistry Library, Indianapolis

CALA Midwest Chapter Annual Conference
You are cordially invited to the 2011 Chinese American Librarians Association (CALA) Midwest Chapter Annual Conference. This is the first time the conference will be held in Indiana University Southeast at New Albany Indiana and the conference planning committee hopes to see more IU librarians to attend.  Presentations on a variety of topics include:

Emerging trends in libraries
Electronic resources management including e-books and e-journals
Digital initiatives (including institutional repository, digital archives, web development and use of web 2.0 technologies)
New generation of library catalog or implementation of web-scale discovery services
Job searching and preparation strategies
Public relations (including social media)
Professional development activities and projects across borders

Proposals will be presented in the following formats:
Presentations
Poster Session
Panel Discussion

For those who plan to attend the conference, please complete the registration form online by May 10, 2011 5:00 pm ET.

Conveniently located among cities in Ohio, Indiana and Kentucky, Indiana University Southeast is only 15 minutes drive from downtown Louisville. Information about travel, lodging and things to do in Louisville area is available on the travel page.

Please send questions and inquiries to: Hong Cheng chengh@ius.edu.
  
Submitted by: CALA Midwest Chapter 2011 Conference Planning Committee:, FuWaye Bender (chair), and Hong Cheng 


Indiana Library Federation, District 5/7 Annual Conference

                Title:     Books, Nooks and More
                Date:     Thursday, May 12, 2011
                Time:    8:45am-5:00pm
                Location:  Knox County Public Library, Vincennes, Indiana

This year’s ILF District 5/7 conference is scheduled for May 12, 2011 at the Knox County Public Library in Vincennes. The keynote speaker is Author Terence Faherty, writer of the Shamus-winning Scott Elliot series and the Edgar-nominated Owen Keane series. The planning committee has prepared an extensive program that contains topics of interest for librarians from both academic and public libraries.

To view the Program Schedule and Register for the conference, please go to:  www.ilfonline.org/district5-7conference

Registration deadline:  May 5, 2011
Registration cost:          $36 for ILF members; $51 for non-members

One lucky attendee will win a Kobo eReader as the grand door prize!

Submitted by: Virginia Sojdehei, Reference Services Librarian, IUB Libraries

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April 22nd, 2011 - Volume 38, Issue 16

This Week in IUL News

Staff News

I am delighted to announce that Garett Montanez has accepted the position of Lead Web Architect in the Digital User Experience department (DUX). As the technical lead for DUX, Garett's contributions will be instrumental in developing a strategic plan for the Libraries' unified web presence.  Specific projects currently underway or scheduled for the near term include the library intranet's transition to Sharepoint, the redesign & migration of the library web site to the Drupal platform, and the implementation of a new discovery layer interface for IUCAT. In addition, he will continue as a highly valued member of the IUScholarWorks team, building on his excellent work as developer of the award-winning Open Folklore site and other IUScholarWorks projects.   Garett will be starting his new position on May 2nd. 

Submitted by: Courtney Greene Head, Digital User Experience, IUB Libraries and Julie Bobay, Associate Dean for Collection Development and Scholarly Communications, IUB Libraries 

Will Cowan has accepted the position of Associate Director for Digital Library Software Development in Library Technologies and Digital Libraries, beginning July 1. Will has worked in the IU Digital Library Program since 2003, initially as Principal Systems Analyst / Team Leader for the EVIA Digital Archive project and most recently as Manager of Digital Arts and Humanities Systems Development. Please join me in congratulating Will on his new role!

Submitted by: Jon Dunn, Digital Library Program, IUB Libraries

Library News and Events

Library Preservation Week
The last week of April is Library Preservation Week and the staff of the E. Lingle Craig Preservation Lab has been working on several projects to note this event.  Miriam Nelson, Anitta Salkola-White, Nichole Wolfersberger and Jessi Steiner pooled their talents to create the posters and build the display promoting Preservation Week that is in the Wells Library Main display case throughout the month of April.  Lynn Hufford wrote a basic guide to preserving photographs that has been submitted to the NGS Magazine.  A slide show of recent work that has been performed by the Lab staff and a copy of the article have been posted on the Preservation Lab blog site.

Submitted by: Gordon Hufford, Head, E. Lingle Craig Preservation Lab, IUB

Modern Political Papers
Bayh-Dole Act of 1980 Digital Collection

The IU Libraries Modern Political Papers collections and the Digital Library Program announce the opening of the Bayh-Dole Act of 1980 Digital Collection (http://www.libraries.iub.edu/index.php?pageId=1002513 ).  The Bayh-Dole Act of 1980 created the framework for universities to develop and profit from products emerging from federally funded research, which had previously been nearly impossible.  The legislation also simplified patent procedure, dissolving the logjam of 28,000 patents awaiting approval in the U.S. Patent Office and eliminating overlapping and redundant procedures.  Its effect on universities and the development of all kinds of technologies has been tremendous.  The Bayh-Dole Act Digital Collection consists of the documents relating to that legislation in the Birch Bayh Senatorial Papers of the IU Libraries Modern Political Papers collections.  The digital collection is complemented by online resources on the Bayh-Dole Act History and Research Central site of the Franklin Pierce Center for Intellectual Property of the University of New Hampshire Law School (http://www.bayhdolecentral.com/) , providing an incomparable collection of resources on the struggle for passage of the act and the extensive bipartisan work that made it possible.

Submitted by: Kate Cruikshank, Modern Political Papers, IUB Libraries

Promotions and Tenures Granted
Congratulations to the following librarians who were promoted and/or granted tenure during the 2010/11 fiscal year:

Jackie Byrd (Bloomington) – Promoted to full Librarian
Mechael Charbonneau (Bloomington) – Promoted to full Librarian
Rosanne Cordell (South Bend) – Promoted to full Librarian
Debra Denslaw (Indianapolis) – Promoted to Associate Librarian and granted tenure
Dina Kellams (Bloomington) – Promoted to Associate Librarian and granted tenure
Vincci Kwong (South Bend) – Promoted to Associate Librarian and granted tenure
Chris Long (Indianapolis) – Promoted to full Librarian
Sherri Michaels (Bloomington) – Promoted to Associate Librarian and granted tenure
Alison Stankrauff (South Bend) – Promoted to Associate Librarian and granted tenure
Brian Winterman (Bloomington) – Promoted to Associate Librarian and granted tenure

Submitted by: Betty Davis, Libraries Human Resources, Herman B Wells Library, IUB

Free NHL PubMed Classes
The National Library of Medicine, through the National Network of Libraries of Medicine/National Training Center & Clearinghouse will be holding a free day-long PubMed class on August 9, 2011, held at the Ruth Lilly Medical Library. You can start registering for the class now.

http://nnlm.gov/ntcc/classes/schedule.html#class1

Please feel free to share with those who may be interested.

Submitted by: Beth Whipple, Research Informationist/Assistant Librarian Ruth Lilly Medical Library, Indianapolis

2011 Spring IOLUG Program
Title: GPS: Great Productive Staff -- Librarians Map out Today's Technologies
Date: Friday, May 6, 2011
Time: 9:00am(registration), 9:30am (business meeting), 10:00am - 3:45pm (program)
Location: Indiana Wesleyan University, Indianapolis North Campus

Do you feel like you could use a GPS to guide you through the maze of today's competing technologies that are meant to make our lives easier? Have you ever wondered how you can become more productive?  Join us at the 2011 IOLUG Spring Conference on May 6th!  Our conference will include presentations and breakout sessions from successful technology users to help you discover more about the tools you may already be using -- or need to adopt. 

An LEU application for this program has been submitted to the Indiana State Library.  Information concerning the decision will be posted on the program web site following receipt of the Indiana State Library’s decision. 

Join us for an excellent program that is sure to send you back to work with a wide variety of innovative and practical technology applications and ideas that will improve your day-to-day job functions and services to your patrons.  For more information and to register online, go to http://www.iolug.org/index.php/programs/spring-2011/.   

Submitted by: Jan Cox, Head Librarian, IU School of Dentistry Library, Indianapolis

CALA Midwest Chapter Annual Conference
You are cordially invited to the 2011 Chinese American Librarians Association (CALA) Midwest Chapter Annual Conference. This is the first time the conference will be held in Indiana University Southeast at New Albany Indiana and the conference planning committee hopes to see more IU librarians to attend.  Presentations on a variety of topics include:

Emerging trends in libraries
Electronic resources management including e-books and e-journals
Digital initiatives (including institutional repository, digital archives, web development and use of web 2.0 technologies)
New generation of library catalog or implementation of web-scale discovery services
Job searching and preparation strategies
Public relations (including social media)
Professional development activities and projects across borders

Proposals will be presented in the following formats:
Presentations
Poster Session
Panel Discussion

For those who plan to attend the conference, please complete the registration form online by May 10, 2011 5:00 pm ET.

Conveniently located among cities in Ohio, Indiana and Kentucky, Indiana University Southeast is only 15 minutes drive from downtown Louisville. Information about travel, lodging and things to do in Louisville area is available on the travel page.

Please send questions and inquiries to: Hong Cheng chengh@ius.edu.
  
Submitted by: CALA Midwest Chapter 2011 Conference Planning Committee:, FuWaye Bender (chair), and Hong Cheng 

Indiana Library Federation, District 5/7 Annual Conference
               Title:     Books, Nooks and More
                Date:     Thursday, May 12, 2011
                Time:    8:45am-5:00pm
                Location:  Knox County Public Library, Vincennes, Indiana

This year’s ILF District 5/7 conference is scheduled for May 12, 2011 at the Knox County Public Library in Vincennes. The keynote speaker is Author Terence Faherty, writer of the Shamus-winning Scott Elliot series and the Edgar-nominated Owen Keane series. The planning committee has prepared an extensive program that contains topics of interest for librarians from both academic and public libraries.

To view the Program Schedule and Register for the conference, please go to:  www.ilfonline.org/district5-7conference

Registration deadline:  May 5, 2011
Registration cost:         $36 for ILF members; $51 for non-members

One lucky attendee will win a Kobo eReader as the grand door prize!

Submitted by: Virginia Sojdehei, Reference Services Librarian, IUB Libraries

Annual InULA Business Meeting
Are you an expert on authors of the classics? Perhaps you are secretly a card shark…  Want a chance to show off your skills to friends and colleagues?

You’re in luck! It’s almost time for the annual InULA Business Meeting, and this year’s theme is Authors, the card game.  Not only will you have an opportunity to catch up on all the latest InULA news, but you will also have the opportunity to win your very own game of Authors!

When: May 26, 3-5 p.m.
Where: Wells Library, E174

Can’t make it to Bloomington?  No worries!  Join us by conference call:

Phone Number: (812) 856-3600
Host PIN:          667770#
Participant PIN: 559790#

If you are planning on joining us by phone, please RSVP at ccwray@indiana.edu.

Submitted by: Christina Wray, Librarian, Center for Disability Information and Referral Indiana Institute on Disability and Community, IUB

Call for Papers and Posters
Midwest Chapter/MLA (Medical Library Association)
& IHSLA (Indiana Health Sciences Library Association)
2011 Annual Meeting
CALL FOR PAPERS AND POSTERS

The Program Committee isn’t pulling any punches: we invite proposals for contributed papers and posters for the 2011 Annual Meeting in Indianapolis, Indiana from October 7-11 at the Indianapolis Marriott Downtown. Put on your game face, bring your favorite team jerseys and join us for a wonderful conference in the amateur sports capital of the world!

This year’s conference theme is "Faster, Higher, Stronger." Topics may include (but are not limited to):

Taking it to the next level
Knocking it out of the park
Being a team player
Giving 110%
Having your back against the wall
Stepping up and making the play
Controlling your own destiny
Overcoming adversity
In spite of all the sports clichés, consider the successful and innovative approaches your library has used to save time and effort (Faster), success with library champions ([reaching] Higher), or overcoming challenges (Stronger).

Papers and posters may highlight practical problem-solving approaches, local best practices, innovative uses of technology, and other examples demonstrating how your institution is using faster, higher, or stronger approaches to accomplish the task at hand. Contributed paper and poster topics are as unlimited as your imagination.
 
Contributed papers will be presented on Sunday, October 9th at both morning and afternoon simultaneous sessions.
 
Posters will be on display on Monday, October 10th from 9.00am until 12.00pm noon. Presenters should be available to discuss their posters during the poster reception from 10.45am to 12.00pm noon.

The Featured Speakers are Margo Coletti, Director of Knowledge Services at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston, and John Green, young adult author and NY Times Bestselling author of Looking for Alaska, An Abundance of Katherines, Paper Towns.
 
For contributed paper proposals, submit a 250 word abstract to describe your paper. Include your name, position title, address, phone number and email address. The abstract should be emailed to kkaneshi@iupui.edu or mailed to: Kellie Kaneshiro, Research Informationist, Indiana University School of Medicine, Ruth Lilly Medical Library, 975 West Walnut St., Indianapolis, IN 46202-5121.
 
For poster proposals, submit a 250 word abstract to describe your poster. Include your name, position title, address, phone number and email address. The abstract should be emailed to kkaneshi@iupui.edu or mailed to: Kellie Kaneshiro, Research Informationist, Indiana University School of Medicine, Ruth Lilly Medical Library, 975 West Walnut St., Indianapolis, IN 46202-5121.

The deadline for abstract submission is July 15, 2011
Notifications of paper/poster acceptance/rejection will be made by July 29, 2011 http://midwestmla.org/conference2011/

Submitted by: Beth Whipple, Research Informationist/Assistant Librarian Ruth Lilly Medical Library, Indianapolis

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April 29th, 2011 - Volume 38, Issue 17

This Week in IUL News

Call for Papers and Posters

Library News and Events

I am delighted to announce that Garett Montanez has accepted the position of Lead Web Architect in the Digital User Experience department (DUX). As the technical lead for DUX, Garett's contributions will be instrumental in developing a strategic plan for the Libraries' unified web presence.  Specific projects currently underway or scheduled for the near term include the library intranet's transition to Sharepoint, the redesign & migration of the library web site to the Drupal platform, and the implementation of a new discovery layer interface for IUCAT. In addition, he will continue as a highly valued member of the IUScholarWorks team, building on his excellent work as developer of the award-winning Open Folklore site and other IUScholarWorks projects.   Garett will be starting his new position on May 2nd. 

Submitted by: Courtney Greene, Head, Digital User Experience, IUB and Julie Bobay, Associate Dean for Collection Development and Scholarly Communications, IUB

Will Cowan has accepted the position of Associate Director for Digital Library Software Development in Library Technologies and Digital Libraries, beginning July 1. Will has worked in the IU Digital Library Program since 2003, initially as Principal Systems Analyst / Team Leader for the EVIA Digital Archive project and most recently as Manager of Digital Arts and Humanities Systems Development. Please join me in congratulating Will on his new role!

Submitted by: Jon Dunn, Digital Library Program, IUB

Library Preservation Week
The last week of April is Library Preservation Week and the staff of the E. Lingle Craig Preservation Lab has been working on several projects to note this event.  Miriam Nelson, Anitta Salkola-White, Nichole Wolfersberger and Jessi Steiner pooled their talents to create the posters and build the display promoting Preservation Week that is in the Wells Library Main display case throughout the month of April.  Lynn Hufford wrote a basic guide to preserving photographs that has been submitted to the NGS Magazine.  A slide show of recent work that has been performed by the Lab staff and a copy of the article have been posted on the Preservation Lab blog site.

Submitted by: Gordon Hufford, Head, E. Lingle Craig Preservation Lab, IUB

Modern Political Papers
Bayh-Dole Act of 1980 Digital Collection

The IU Libraries Modern Political Papers collections and the Digital Library Program announce the opening of the Bayh-Dole Act of 1980 Digital Collection (http://www.libraries.iub.edu/index.php?pageId=1002513 ).  The Bayh-Dole Act of 1980 created the framework for universities to develop and profit from products emerging from federally funded research, which had previously been nearly impossible.  The legislation also simplified patent procedure, dissolving the logjam of 28,000 patents awaiting approval in the U.S. Patent Office and eliminating overlapping and redundant procedures.  Its effect on universities and the development of all kinds of technologies has been tremendous.  The Bayh-Dole Act Digital Collection consists of the documents relating to that legislation in the Birch Bayh Senatorial Papers of the IU Libraries Modern Political Papers collections.  The digital collection is complemented by online resources on the Bayh-Dole Act History and Research Central site of the Franklin Pierce Center for Intellectual Property of the University of New Hampshire Law School (http://www.bayhdolecentral.com/) , providing an incomparable collection of resources on the struggle for passage of the act and the extensive bipartisan work that made it possible.

Submitted by: Kate Cruikshank, Modern Political Papers, IUB Libraries

Promotions and Tenures Granted
Congratulations to the following librarians who were promoted and/or granted tenure during the 2010/11 fiscal year:

Jackie Byrd (Bloomington) – Promoted to full Librarian
Mechael Charbonneau (Bloomington) – Promoted to full Librarian
Rosanne Cordell (South Bend) – Promoted to full Librarian
Debra Denslaw (Indianapolis) – Promoted to Associate Librarian and granted tenure
Dina Kellams (Bloomington) – Promoted to Associate Librarian and granted tenure
Vincci Kwong (South Bend) – Promoted to Associate Librarian and granted tenure
Chris Long (Indianapolis) – Promoted to full Librarian
Sherri Michaels (Bloomington) – Promoted to Associate Librarian and granted tenure
Alison Stankrauff (South Bend) – Promoted to Associate Librarian and granted tenure
Brian Winterman (Bloomington) – Promoted to Associate Librarian and granted tenure

Submitted by: Betty Davis, Library Human Resources, Herman B Wells Library, IUB

Free NHL PubMed Classes
The National Library of Medicine, through the National Network of Libraries of Medicine/National Training Center & Clearinghouse will be holding a free day-long PubMed class on August 9, 2011, held at the Ruth Lilly Medical Library. You can start registering for the class now.

http://nnlm.gov/ntcc/classes/schedule.html#class1

Please feel free to share with those who may be interested.

Submitted by: Beth Whipple, Research Informationist/Assistant Librarian Ruth Lilly Medical Library, Indianapolis

2011 Spring IOLUG Program
Title: GPS: Great Productive Staff -- Librarians Map out Today's Technologies
Date: Friday, May 6, 2011
Time: 9:00am(registration), 9:30am (business meeting), 10:00am - 3:45pm (program)
Location: Indiana Wesleyan University, Indianapolis North Campus

Do you feel like you could use a GPS to guide you through the maze of today's competing technologies that are meant to make our lives easier? Have you ever wondered how you can become more productive?  Join us at the 2011 IOLUG Spring Conference on May 6th!  Our conference will include presentations and breakout sessions from successful technology users to help you discover more about the tools you may already be using -- or need to adopt. 

An LEU application for this program has been submitted to the Indiana State Library.  Information concerning the decision will be posted on the program web site following receipt of the Indiana State Library’s decision. 

Join us for an excellent program that is sure to send you back to work with a wide variety of innovative and practical technology applications and ideas that will improve your day-to-day job functions and services to your patrons.  For more information and to register online, go to http://www.iolug.org/index.php/programs/spring-2011/.   

Submitted by: Jan Cox, Head Librarian, IU School of Dentistry Library, Indianapolis

CALA Midwest Chapter Annual Conference
You are cordially invited to the 2011 Chinese American Librarians Association (CALA) Midwest Chapter Annual Conference. This is the first time the conference will be held in Indiana University Southeast at New Albany Indiana and the conference planning committee hopes to see more IU librarians to attend.  Presentations on a variety of topics include:

Emerging trends in libraries
Electronic resources management including e-books and e-journals
Digital initiatives (including institutional repository, digital archives, web development and use of web 2.0 technologies)
New generation of library catalog or implementation of web-scale discovery services
Job searching and preparation strategies
Public relations (including social media)
Professional development activities and projects across borders

Proposals will be presented in the following formats:
Presentations
Poster Session
Panel Discussion

For those who plan to attend the conference, please complete the registration form online by May 10, 2011 5:00 pm ET.

Conveniently located among cities in Ohio, Indiana and Kentucky, Indiana University Southeast is only 15 minutes drive from downtown Louisville. Information about travel, lodging and things to do in Louisville area is available on the travel page.

Please send questions and inquiries to: Hong Cheng chengh@ius.edu.
  
Submitted by: CALA Midwest Chapter 2011 Conference Planning Committee:, FuWaye Bender (chair), and Hong Cheng 

Indiana Library Federation, District 5/7 Annual Conference
               Title:     Books, Nooks and More
                Date:     Thursday, May 12, 2011
                Time:    8:45am-5:00pm
                Location:  Knox County Public Library, Vincennes, Indiana

This year’s ILF District 5/7 conference is scheduled for May 12, 2011 at the Knox County Public Library in Vincennes. The keynote speaker is Author Terence Faherty, writer of the Shamus-winning Scott Elliot series and the Edgar-nominated Owen Keane series. The planning committee has prepared an extensive program that contains topics of interest for librarians from both academic and public libraries.

To view the Program Schedule and Register for the conference, please go to:  www.ilfonline.org/district5-7conference

Registration deadline:  May 5, 2011
Registration cost:         $36 for ILF members; $51 for non-members

One lucky attendee will win a Kobo eReader as the grand door prize!

Submitted by: Virginia Sojdehei, Reference Services Librarian, IUB Libraries

Annual InULA Business Meeting
Are you an expert on authors of the classics? Perhaps you are secretly a card shark…  Want a chance to show off your skills to friends and colleagues?

You’re in luck! It’s almost time for the annual InULA Business Meeting, and this year’s theme is Authors, the card game.  Not only will you have an opportunity to catch up on all the latest InULA news, but you will also have the opportunity to win your very own game of Authors!

Date: May 26, 2011
Time: 3:00-5:00 pm
Location: Herman B Wells Library, E174

Can’t make it to Bloomington?  No worries!  Join us by conference call:

Phone Number: (812) 856-3600
Host PIN:          667770#
Participant PIN: 559790#

If you are planning on joining us by phone, please RSVP at ccwray@indiana.edu.

Submitted by: Christina Wray, Librarian, Center for Disability Information and Referral Indiana Institute on Disability and Community, IUB

Call for Papers and Posters
Midwest Chapter/MLA (Medical Library Association)
& IHSLA (Indiana Health Sciences Library Association)
2011 Annual Meeting
CALL FOR PAPERS AND POSTERS

The Program Committee isn’t pulling any punches: we invite proposals for contributed papers and posters for the 2011 Annual Meeting in Indianapolis, Indiana from October 7-11 at the Indianapolis Marriott Downtown. Put on your game face, bring your favorite team jerseys and join us for a wonderful conference in the amateur sports capital of the world!

This year’s conference theme is "Faster, Higher, Stronger." Topics may include (but are not limited to):

Taking it to the next level
Knocking it out of the park
Being a team player
Giving 110%
Having your back against the wall
Stepping up and making the play
Controlling your own destiny
Overcoming adversity
In spite of all the sports clichés, consider the successful and innovative approaches your library has used to save time and effort (Faster), success with library champions ([reaching] Higher), or overcoming challenges (Stronger).

Papers and posters may highlight practical problem-solving approaches, local best practices, innovative uses of technology, and other examples demonstrating how your institution is using faster, higher, or stronger approaches to accomplish the task at hand. Contributed paper and poster topics are as unlimited as your imagination.
 
Contributed papers will be presented on Sunday, October 9th at both morning and afternoon simultaneous sessions.
 
Posters will be on display on Monday, October 10th from 9.00am until 12.00pm noon. Presenters should be available to discuss their posters during the poster reception from 10.45am to 12.00pm noon.

The Featured Speakers are Margo Coletti, Director of Knowledge Services at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston, and John Green, young adult author and NY Times Bestselling author of Looking for Alaska, An Abundance of Katherines, Paper Towns.
 
For contributed paper proposals, submit a 250 word abstract to describe your paper. Include your name, position title, address, phone number and email address. The abstract should be emailed to kkaneshi@iupui.edu or mailed to: Kellie Kaneshiro, Research Informationist, Indiana University School of Medicine, Ruth Lilly Medical Library, 975 West Walnut St., Indianapolis, IN 46202-5121.
 
For poster proposals, submit a 250 word abstract to describe your poster. Include your name, position title, address, phone number and email address. The abstract should be emailed to kkaneshi@iupui.edu or mailed to: Kellie Kaneshiro, Research Informationist, Indiana University School of Medicine, Ruth Lilly Medical Library, 975 West Walnut St., Indianapolis, IN 46202-5121.

The deadline for abstract submission is July 15, 2011
Notifications of paper/poster acceptance/rejection will be made by July 29, 2011 http://midwestmla.org/conference2011/

Submitted by: Beth Whipple, Research Informationist/Assistant Librarian Ruth Lilly Medical Library, Indianapolis 

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May

This Week in IUL News

Angie Thorpe is our new Digital User Experience Librarian at IU Kokomo.  Some of you will already know Angie since she is a recent SLIS graduate of IUB, worked as a Reference Assistant in the Wells Library and as a Research & Analysis Assistant in the Digital User Experience Department.   Her prior experience includes working as an Account Strategist at Google.  She is currently leading our evaluation of a trial of the EBSCO Discovery Service, evaluating various electronic resources for purchase, and collaborating on a redesign of our Library home page.  We are so delighted to have Angie here with us at IU Kokomo!

Submitted by: Rhonda Armstrong, Dean of IU Kokomo Library

Effective May 4, 2011 Rayla Hanselmann accepted the position as Document Delivery Assistant.  Rayla’s most recent experience is in Document Delivery Borrowing,  Teaching & Learning as an Instruction Assistant, and Business/SPEA Information Commons as a Sr. Circulation Assistant.  Welcome Rayla!

Congratulations to Misty Walter as she assumes her new position as Collection Development Specialist.  Misty leaves her position as Collection Management Assistant, effective May 6th.   Misty’s experience in the Wells Library during the past 10 years has focused on supporting the collections as Sr. Reference Collections Assistant in SALC and in Germanic Studies, French & Italian Studies, Comparative Literature, Classical Studies, Folklore, Gender Studies, Anthropology, History, Religious Studies, and History of Philosophy and Science, as well as her position as Collection Management Specialist. 

Submitted by: Susie Trisler, Library Human Resources, IUB

Library News and Events

InULA Notes
Spring has sprung, and with it, the newest issue of InULA Notes!  Read what the InULA president, Steve Miller, has to say about our fair association, as well as read the essays of the Julieann V. Nilson Scholarship Award winners.  Also, check out some great features from the folks on the Communication Committee, including Andrea Morrison’s helpful article on the new cataloging code, RDA, and Kate Moore & Summer Durrant’s article on the institutional repositories on IU campuses.  And don’t forget to read more about some of the newest librarians on the IU block—Dot Porter on the Bloomington campus and Angie Thorpe at Kokomo!  

Read it today at: http://www.indiana.edu/~inula/notes/v23/no1/index.html!

Submitted by: Kate Moore, Coordinator of Electronic Resources, IU Southeast

Free NLM PubMed Classes
The National Library of Medicine, through the National Network of Libraries of Medicine/National Training Center & Clearinghouse will be holding a free day-long PubMed class on August 9, 2011, held at the Ruth Lilly Medical Library. You can start registering for the class now.

http://nnlm.gov/ntcc/classes/schedule.html#class1

Please feel free to share with those who may be interested.

Submitted by: Beth Whipple, Research Informationist/Assistant Librarian, Ruth Lilly Medical Library, Indianapolis

Volunteer Call Out for CALA Conference
Volunteers Needed! Registration-free and the lunch is covered!

CALA Midwest Chapter 2011 Annual Conference:
Emerging Trends in Libraries
Date: May 21st, 2011 Saturday
Location: Indiana University Southeast Library

The Conference Planning Committee is seeking several volunteers to help for the conference on May21st, 2011. This is a great opportunity to promote Indiana University Libraries and meet with academic librarians from other regions. You can enjoy the conference for free and have your lunch covered, we need help with one or more things: moderating presentations, communicating with virtual conference people, helping with food catering and so on. If you are interested, feel free to contact Hong Cheng chengh@ius.edu for more details.

This year, the conference has a line-up of trendy presentations, from projects to case studies, from knowledge management to information access, from supporting faculty and students to discussion on social media marketing. Check out the program at http://www.midwest.cala-web.org/annual_program/annual_program2011/program.html

Enjoy $5 off when you register before May 10th. Can't make the conference? You can still join the virtual conference by filling out the virtual conference registration form. It’s free!

Prizes! We have several drawings throughout the program; prizes include gift cards from iTunes, Starbucks, Marathon and more! 

Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions. We look forward to seeing you on May 21 at the beautiful Indiana University Southeast campus!

Submitted by: Hong Cheng, Instruction/Reference Librarian, IU Southeast

Indiana Library Federation, District 5/7 Annual Conference
               Title:     Books, Nooks and More
                Date:     Thursday, May 12, 2011
                Time:    8:45am-5:00pm
                Location:  Knox County Public Library, Vincennes, Indiana

This year’s ILF District 5/7 conference is scheduled for May 12, 2011 at the Knox County Public Library in Vincennes. The keynote speaker is Author Terence Faherty, writer of the Shamus-winning Scott Elliot series and the Edgar-nominated Owen Keane series. The planning committee has prepared an extensive program that contains topics of interest for librarians from both academic and public libraries.

To view the Program Schedule and Register for the conference, please go to:  www.ilfonline.org/district5-7conference

Registration deadline:  May 5, 2011
Registration cost:         $36 for ILF members; $51 for non-members

One lucky attendee will win a Kobo eReader as the grand door prize!

Submitted by: Virginia Sojdehei, Reference Services Librarian, IUB 

Metadata Discussion Group Meeting Change
The next meeting of the Metadata Discussion Group has changed in order to accommodate those attending the ILF District 5/7 Conference.  The next meeting will be on Thursday, May 19th.
The Metadata Discussion Group is an informal meet-up for individuals interested in metadata issues.  The group meets monthly to discuss an article relating to a current metadata topic.  The group has no formal "membership" – discussions are open to anyone from the Libraries, SLIS, or elsewhere on campus who is interested in the topic.  Here are the details for the meeting this week:

Date:  Thursday, May 19th
Time:  9:30-10:30 AM
Place:  Wells Library Staff Lounge, 3rd floor East tower
Moderator:  Taemin Park, East Asian Cataloger, Technical Services
Article to discuss:  Greenberg, Jane. (2007) "Advancing the Semantic Web via Library Functions." Cataloging & Classification Quarterly, 43: 3, 203-225. IU Libraries has a subscription to the online version of this journal. Libraries staff can access a copy of the article on the Intranet at http://www.libraries.iub.edu/intranet/materials.php?Id=4407&mt=paper.

Hope to see you there!

Submitted by: Jennifer Liss, Metadata Specialist & Cataloger, IUB


Annual InULA Business Meeting
Are you an expert on authors of the classics? Perhaps you are secretly a card shark…  Want a chance to show off your skills to friends and colleagues?

You’re in luck! It’s almost time for the annual InULA Business Meeting, and this year’s theme is Authors, the card game.  Not only will you have an opportunity to catch up on all the latest InULA news, but you will also have the opportunity to win your very own game of Authors!

Date: May 26, 2011
Time: 3:00-5:00 pm
Location: Herman B Wells Library, E174

Can’t make it to Bloomington?  No worries!  Join us by conference call:

Phone Number: (812) 856-3600
Host PIN:          667770#
Participant PIN: 559790#

If you are planning on joining us by phone, please RSVP at ccwray@indiana.edu.

Submitted by: Christina Wray, Librarian, Center for Disability Information and Referral Indiana Institute on Disability and Community, IUB

Call for Papers and Posters
Midwest Chapter/MLA (Medical Library Association)
& IHSLA (Indiana Health Sciences Library Association)
2011 Annual Meeting
CALL FOR PAPERS AND POSTERS

The Program Committee isn’t pulling any punches: we invite proposals for contributed papers and posters for the 2011 Annual Meeting in Indianapolis, Indiana from October 7-11 at the Indianapolis Marriott Downtown. Put on your game face, bring your favorite team jerseys and join us for a wonderful conference in the amateur sports capital of the world!

This year’s conference theme is "Faster, Higher, Stronger." Topics may include (but are not limited to):

Taking it to the next level
Knocking it out of the park
Being a team player
Giving 110%
Having your back against the wall
Stepping up and making the play
Controlling your own destiny
Overcoming adversity
In spite of all the sports clichés, consider the successful and innovative approaches your library has used to save time and effort (Faster), success with library champions ([reaching] Higher), or overcoming challenges (Stronger).

Papers and posters may highlight practical problem-solving approaches, local best practices, innovative uses of technology, and other examples demonstrating how your institution is using faster, higher, or stronger approaches to accomplish the task at hand. Contributed paper and poster topics are as unlimited as your imagination.
 
Contributed papers will be presented on Sunday, October 9th at both morning and afternoon simultaneous sessions.
 
Posters will be on display on Monday, October 10th from 9.00am until 12.00pm noon. Presenters should be available to discuss their posters during the poster reception from 10.45am to 12.00pm noon.

The Featured Speakers are Margo Coletti, Director of Knowledge Services at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston, and John Green, young adult author and NY Times Bestselling author of Looking for Alaska, An Abundance of Katherines, Paper Towns.
 
For contributed paper proposals, submit a 250 word abstract to describe your paper. Include your name, position title, address, phone number and email address. The abstract should be emailed to kkaneshi@iupui.edu or mailed to: Kellie Kaneshiro, Research Informationist, Indiana University School of Medicine, Ruth Lilly Medical Library, 975 West Walnut St., Indianapolis, IN 46202-5121.
 
For poster proposals, submit a 250 word abstract to describe your poster. Include your name, position title, address, phone number and email address. The abstract should be emailed to kkaneshi@iupui.edu or mailed to: Kellie Kaneshiro, Research Informationist, Indiana University School of Medicine, Ruth Lilly Medical Library, 975 West Walnut St., Indianapolis, IN 46202-5121.

The deadline for abstract submission is July 15, 2011
Notifications of paper/poster acceptance/rejection will be made by July 29, 2011 http://midwestmla.org/conference2011/

Submitted by: Beth Whipple, Research Informationist/Assistant Librarian Ruth Lilly Medical Library, Indianapolis

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May 13th 2010 - Volume 38, Issue 19

This Week in IUL News

Library News and Events

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May 20th 2011 - Issue 38, Volume 20

This Week in IUL News

Staff News
Last Chance: IU Archives Exhibit Closing Soon
CALA Conference
Annual InULA Business Meeting
2011 Librarians’ Day

Staff News
It is with regret that I announce the resignation of Steven Sowell, Head of Social Sciences and the Business/SPEA IC. Effective July 1, Steven will be leaving Indiana University to become the Head of the Collections and Resource Sharing Department for the Oregon State University Libraries in Corvallis, OR.  In this position, he will manage the collections budget and supervise four of the library’s units: Collection Development, Acquisitions, Interlibrary Loan, and Access Services (Circulation and Collection Maintenance).

Steven has a rich history working for the Libraries.  In 1981, he started in his first position with the IU Bloomington Libraries as the head of what was then the Biology Library and during this time, he served as Chair of the Sciences Libraries.   In 1995, he became Head of the Education Library.  During this appointment, which ended in 2004, he also acted as the Interim Administrative Head of the Music Library, the Interim Associate Dean and Director of Technical Services, Coordinator of the Humanities & Social Sciences Libraries, and the Coordinator for the Campus Libraries.  For several years between 1988 and 2005, he was also an adjunct assistant professor for SLIS.  In 2004, Steven left the Libraries to become the Associate Director & Chief of Staff for Habitat for Humanity of Monroe County.  In 2007, he returned to the Libraries as Head of the Business/SPEA Library.  Steven has made many significant contributions through his leadership and service over the years.  His most recent significant accomplishment was his role in the transformation of the Business/SPEA Library to an Information Commons.  He has been a wonderful colleague and supervisor throughout his years at IU and he will be greatly missed.

Please join me in congratulating Steven on his new position and thanking him for a job well done here at IU.
 
Arrangements for handling the Head of Social Sciences and the Business/SPEA IC responsibilities will be announced at a later date.

Submitted by: Diane Dallis, Associate Dean, Library Academic Services, IUB

Library News and Events

 Last Chance: IU Archives Exhibit Closing Soon
The Indiana University Archives is host to the exhibit: Borkenstein and His Monster: The Man Behind the Breathalyzer.
 
Over the course of his life, Professor Robert F. Borkenstein (1912-2002) rose from a full career in the police ranks to become an Indiana University professor, administrator, and highly respected leader in forensic science and traffic safety. Borkenstein’s most celebrated single achievement was his groundbreaking invention of the Breathalyzer in 1954.

The Robert F. Borkenstein Papers at the IU Archives contain a rich record of Borkenstein’s many professional and personal endeavors. Highlights from this collection, including the original Breathalyzer prototype, several successive models, photographs, and evidence of Borkenstein’s extensive influence, are featured on display through May 2011.

All are encourage to visit the exhibit in the IU Archives reception area (room E460) at the Herman B Wells Library at IU in Bloomington.  It was curated by Amy Jankowski.
 
Submitted by: Carrie Schwier, Assistant Archivist, IU Office of University Archives and Records Management, IUB

CALA Conference

CALA Midwest Chapter 2011 Annual Conference:
Emerging Trends in Libraries
Date: May 21st, 2011 Saturday
Location: Indiana University Southeast Library

This year, the conference has a line-up of trendy presentations, from projects to case studies, from knowledge management to information access, from supporting faculty and students to discussion on social media marketing. Check out the program at http://www.midwest.cala-web.org/annual_program/annual_program2011/program.html

Can't make the conference? You can still join the virtual conference by filling out the virtual conference registration form. It’s free!

Prizes! We have several drawings throughout the program; prizes include gift cards from iTunes, Starbucks, Marathon and more! 

Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions. We look forward to seeing you on May 21 at the beautiful Indiana University Southeast campus!

Submitted by: Hong Cheng, Instruction/Reference Librarian, IU Southeast

Annual InULA Business Meeting
Are you an expert on authors of the classics? Perhaps you are secretly a card shark…  Want a chance to show off your skills to friends and colleagues?

You’re in luck! It’s almost time for the annual InULA Business Meeting, and this year’s theme is Authors, the card game.  Not only will you have an opportunity to catch up on all the latest InULA news, but you will also have the opportunity to win your very own game of Authors!

Date: May 26, 2011
Time: 3:00-5:00 pm
Location: Herman B Wells Library, E174

Can’t make it to Bloomington?  No worries!  Join us by conference call:

Phone Number: (812) 856-3600
Host PIN:          667770#
Participant PIN: 559790#

If you are planning on joining us by phone, please RSVP at ccwray@indiana.edu.

Submitted by: Christina Wray, Librarian, Center for Disability Information and Referral Indiana Institute on Disability and Community, IUB

2011 Librarians’ Day
Theme: The IU Libraries:  A Framework of Excellence
Date: June 10, 2011
Location: IUPUI University Library

Registration is now open for Librarians' Day 2011.  

Advanced registration for Librarians' Day is required and must be received by May 31st. Please contact Lora Baldwin [mcclell@iue.edu] with the below information in order to register.  Registration costs will be covered by IU Libraries.

Provide the following information as it should appear on your nametag:
Name
Library
Institution

Box lunches will be provided for this year's event, and will include a sandwich, potato chips, cookie, whole fruit and a drink.  Please select one of the following sandwich options:

______ Smoked Ham and Baby Swiss on Deli Style Hoagie
______ Shaved Turkey and Provolone on Cracked Wheat Kaiser
______ Slow Roasted Beef and Cheddar on Corn Dusted Kaiser
______ Grilled Chicken Salad on Buttered Croissant
______ Marinated Garden Vegetable on Grilled Pita Bread

We look forward to seeing you at Librarians' Day!

Submitted by: The IULFC Librarians' Day Committee, Lora Baldwin, Lori Duggan, Chair, Willie Miller, Janet Seymour, Ex officio

Cushman’s Curiosity in Black and White

2011 Librarians’ Day

Staff News
I am pleased to announce the appointment of Jennifer Liss as the Metadata/Cataloging Librarian, effective July 1, 2011.  In this visiting position, Jennifer will play an important role in assisting Cataloging Division managers to develop and define the ongoing evolution of metadata in a traditional cataloging environment, as well as manage and implement non-MARC metadata projects.   Jennifer will also provide original cataloging of materials in multiple MARC formats, participating in the NACO, SACO and BIBCO programs of the Library of Congress’ Program for Cooperative Cataloging.  Jennifer has worked for the Libraries since 2004, first as a student for the Chemistry Library, the Preservation Lab, and Technical Services.  In 2006, she began her first appointed position as a Monographic Cataloger in the Western European Monographic Copy Cataloging Unit.  In 2009 she was promoted to her current position as Metadata Specialist and Cataloger in the WE Monographic Original Cataloging Unit.  Jennifer received her MLS from IUB in 2006 and a BA in English from Rutgers University.  I would like to thank the Search & Screen Committee for their fine work:  Sue Stancu (Chair), James Castrataro, Michelle Dalmau, Denise Stuempfle, Jane Torres and Jennifer Chaffin (ex-officio). 

Submitted by: Sylvia Turchyn, Head, Western European Cataloging Section, IUB 

News and Events

Cushman’s Curiosity in Black and White
Many organizations and individuals in the United States and Europe are now familiar with the name, Charles W. Cushman. Cushman graduated from Indiana University in 1917 and his color photographs dating from 1938 through 1969 have been widely viewed and utilized in documentaries, books, newspapers, magazines & websites across two continents. However, most people are completely unaware that Cushman was also shooting high-quality black and white images well before 1938 through the early 1940s.
This exhibit highlights some of Cushman’s finest black and white images as well as examples of the notes he kept, other documents, and camera equipment.

We invite you to stop by the Indiana University Archives (Wells Library E460) through September 30, 2011 to view this exhibit.

If you are unfamiliar with Cushman’s works in color, then please visit the Charles Cushman website at: www.dlib.indiana.edu/collections/cushman.

For more information contact:
Brad Cook, Curator of Photographs
Office of University Archives and Records Management
Herman B Wells Library E460
Bloomington, Indiana 47405
bcook@indiana.edu
812-855-4495

Submitted by: Dina Kellams, Associate Archivist, Office of University Archives and Records Management, IUB

2011 Librarians’ Day
Theme: The IU Libraries:  A Framework of Excellence
Date: June 10, 2011
Location: IUPUI University Library

Registration is now open for Librarians' Day 2011.  

Advanced registration for Librarians' Day is required and must be received by May 31st. Please contact Lora Baldwin [mcclell@iue.edu] with the below information in order to register.  Registration costs will be covered by IU Libraries.

Provide the following information as it should appear on your nametag:
Name
Library
Institution

Box lunches will be provided for this year's event, and will include a sandwich, potato chips, cookie, whole fruit and a drink.  Please select one of the following sandwich options:

______ Smoked Ham and Baby Swiss on Deli Style Hoagie
______ Shaved Turkey and Provolone on Cracked Wheat Kaiser
______ Slow Roasted Beef and Cheddar on Corn Dusted Kaiser
______ Grilled Chicken Salad on Buttered Croissant
______ Marinated Garden Vegetable on Grilled Pita Bread

We look forward to seeing you at Librarians' Day!

Submitted by: The IULFC Librarians' Day Committee, Lora Baldwin, Lori Duggan, Chair, Willie Miller, Janet Seymour, Ex officio

Job Postings

Head of Music Cataloging
Assistant/Associate Librarian
William and Gayle Cook Music Library, IUB

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June

June 3rd, 2011 - Volume 38, Issue 22 | June 10th, 2011 - Volume 38, Issue 23

June 17th, 2011 - Volume 38, Issue 24 | June 24th, 2011 - Volume 38, Issue 25
 

June 3rd, 2011 - Volume 38, Issue 22

This Week in IUL News

Call for Papers and Posters

Free NHL PubMed Classes

News and Events

2011 Librarians’ Day
Theme: The IU Libraries:  A Framework of Excellence
Date: June 10, 2011
Location: IUPUI University Library

Registration is now open for Librarians' Day 2011.  

Advanced registration for Librarians' Day is required and must be received by May 31st. Please contact Lora Baldwin [mcclell@iue.edu] with the below information in order to register.  Registration costs will be covered by IU Libraries.

Provide the following information as it should appear on your nametag:
Name
Library
Institution

Box lunches will be provided for this year's event, and will include a sandwich, potato chips, cookie, whole fruit and a drink.  Please select one of the following sandwich options:

______ Smoked Ham and Baby Swiss on Deli Style Hoagie
______ Shaved Turkey and Provolone on Cracked Wheat Kaiser
______ Slow Roasted Beef and Cheddar on Corn Dusted Kaiser
______ Grilled Chicken Salad on Buttered Croissant
______ Marinated Garden Vegetable on Grilled Pita Bread

We look forward to seeing you at Librarians' Day!

Submitted by: The IULFC Librarians' Day Committee, Lora Baldwin, Lori Duggan, Chair, Willie Miller, Janet Seymour, Ex officio

Call for Papers and Posters
Midwest Chapter/MLA (Medical Library Association)
& IHSLA (Indiana Health Sciences Library Association)
2011 Annual Meeting
 
CALL FOR PAPERS AND POSTERS

The Program Committee isn’t pulling any punches: we invite proposals for contributed papers and posters for the 2011 Annual Meeting in Indianapolis, Indiana from October 7-11 at the Indianapolis Marriott Downtown. Put on your game face, bring your favorite team jerseys and join us for a wonderful conference in the amateur sports capital of the world!

This year’s conference theme is "Faster, Higher, Stronger." Topics may include (but are not limited to):

Taking it to the next level
Knocking it out of the park
Being a team player
Giving 110%
Having your back against the wall
Stepping up and making the play
Controlling your own destiny
Overcoming adversity
In spite of all the sports clichés, consider the successful and innovative approaches your library has used to save time and effort (Faster), success with library champions ([reaching] Higher), or overcoming challenges (Stronger).

Papers and posters may highlight practical problem-solving approaches, local best practices, innovative uses of technology, and other examples demonstrating how your institution is using faster, higher, or stronger approaches to accomplish the task at hand. Contributed paper and poster topics are as unlimited as your imagination.
 
Contributed papers will be presented on Sunday, October 9th at both morning and afternoon simultaneous sessions.
 
Posters will be on display on Monday, October 10th from 9.00am until 12.00pm noon. Presenters should be available to discuss their posters during the poster reception from 10.45am to 12.00pm noon.

The Featured Speakers are Margo Coletti, Director of Knowledge Services at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston, and John Green, young adult author and NY Times Bestselling author of Looking for Alaska, An Abundance of Katherines, Paper Towns.
 
For contributed paper proposals, submit a 250 word abstract to describe your paper. Include your name, position title, address, phone number and email address. The abstract should be emailed to kkaneshi@iupui.edu or mailed to: Kellie Kaneshiro, Research Informationist, Indiana University School of Medicine, Ruth Lilly Medical Library, 975 West Walnut St., Indianapolis, IN 46202-5121.
 
For poster proposals, submit a 250 word abstract to describe your poster. Include your name, position title, address, phone number and email address. The abstract should be emailed to kkaneshi@iupui.edu or mailed to: Kellie Kaneshiro, Research Informationist, Indiana University School of Medicine, Ruth Lilly Medical Library, 975 West Walnut St., Indianapolis, IN 46202-5121.

The deadline for abstract submission is July 15, 2011
Notifications of paper/poster acceptance/rejection will be made by July 29, 2011 http://midwestmla.org/conference2011/

Submitted by: Beth Whipple, Research Informationist/Assistant Librarian Ruth Lilly Medical Library, Indianapolis

Free NHL PubMed Classes
The National Library of Medicine, through the National Network of Libraries of Medicine/National Training Center & Clearinghouse will be holding a free day-long PubMed class on August 9, 2011, held at the Ruth Lilly Medical Library. You can start registering for the class now.

http://nnlm.gov/ntcc/classes/schedule.html#class1

Please feel free to share with those who may be interested.

Submitted by: Beth Whipple, Research Informationist/Assistant Librarian, Ruth Lilly Medical Library, Indianapolis

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June 10th, 2011 - Volume 38, Issue 23

This Week in IUL News 

Staff News

It is with mixed feelings that I announce Alex Berry is leaving the DLP to work on web applications and websites for the Systems Design & Development group in the Office of Enrollment Management at IU. Alex first worked for the DLP was a SLIS student. He was a graduate assistant on the Variations3 project. Upon graduating two years ago, Alex joined the DLP full time to work on the Variations/FRBR project, which is now drawing to a close. Alex has made significant contributions to the project, particularly in programming the Scherzo faceted music search based on the FRBR metadata model.

Alex's last day here will be June 22nd. Please join me in wishing Alex well in his new endeavor.

Submitted by: Mark Notess, Manager, Teaching & Learning Systems Development, Library Technologies and Digital Libraries, IUB

Library News and Events

Last IULFC Meeting
Hold the Date! This is the Last meeting for this Academic Year. Stay Tuned for more information.

When: July 8th, 2011
Time: 1:30- 3:30 PM
Location: Video Bridge 101
IUB – E252
South Bend – NS 075B
IUN – Hawthorn Hall 318
IUE – Hayes Hall 280
Kokomo – KO-130 Bogle Room
Southeast – KV112
IUPUI - UL 2115E Meeting Room
Ft. Wayne - Room 419

Submitted by: Jennifer L. Hehman, Secretary, IULFC 2010-2011

BLFC Election Results
The BLFC Election Committee would like to congratulate the four newly elected members of the BLFC:

Moira Marsh
Dina Kellams
Erika Dowell
Brian Winterman

It should be noted that Carl Horne was tied for the fourth position on the Council, but did not win the “drawing of straws (or pencils)” competition to determine who would fill the spot.

Congratulations to the winners, and many thanks for their willingness to serve.

Submitted by: Angela Courtney, for Wookjin Cheun, Chair of the Election Committee

Symphony Workflows Acquisitions Unavailable Starting June 25th for Rollover to Fiscal Year 2002
Symphony WorkFlows rollover of acquisition records to fiscal year 2012 will commence the last week of June.  To accommodate rollover, we ask that you not work in the Acquisition or Serial Control module of WorkFlows beginning June 25th.  While a notice will be sent to all library staff when rollover has been completed, normal work activities are expected to resume July 5th.

All work with orders, funds, and vendors, including display mode and read-only access should cease during rollover.  Cataloging is not affected by rollover.  Order links in bibliographic records should not be altered.  Serials check-in should cease. A document that identifies the specific activities not allowed during rollover is available on the intranet at:  http://www.libraries.iub.edu/intranet/materials.php?mt=procedure&Id=527  .

Please arrange your work so that you will not use Symphony WorkFlows acquisitions from June 25 to July 4.

Submitted by: Kay Martin, Head Acquisition Accounting, Technical Services, IUB Libraries

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June 17th, 2011 - Volume 38, Issue 24

This Week in IUL News

Staff News

Modern Political Papers

Symphony Workflows Announcement

IULFC Meeting

Staff News
I’m pleased to announce that Bruce Geraghty has accepted the Serials Binding and Bibliographic Control Coordinator position in Serials Receiving.   Bruce comes to us from DePaul University in Chicago, Illinois where he was the Serials Bindery Assistant.  In that position, Bruce checked-in serial material, prepared unbound periodicals to be sent to the commercial bindery, and processed the material upon its return.  Bruce attended Loyola University Chicago with an emphasis in History and Computer Science.  Bruce starts his new position in Serials on Monday June 13th and will report to Hans van der Genugten.  Please welcome Bruce to our library family.

Submitted by: Pam Owens, Head, Serials Acquisitions, IUB Libraries

Library News and Events

Modern Political Papers
Lee H. Hamilton Congressional Newsletters Online      
The IU Libraries Modern Political Papers collections and the Digital Library Program are pleased to announce the availability online of Lee Hamilton’s weekly Washington Reports (1965-1998) monthly Foreign Affairs Newsletters (1981-1998).   Each newsletter explores one issue or controversy in depth and was intended both to inform interested constituents and to contribute to discussions among members of Congress as part of the work of arriving at consensus on important legislation.  The newsletters cover the full range of domestic economic and political issues, such as federal spending, the deficit, the national debt, Medicare, and Social Security, as well as foreign policy matters such as relations with Iran, terrorism, and Israeli-Palestinian negotiations.  Because of their emphasis on analysis of issues, they are almost uniformly as relevant today as when they were written.  The digital images can be accessed through the finding aid for the Lee H. Hamilton Congressional Papers at http://webapp1.dlib.indiana.edu/findingaids/view?brand=general&docId=VAA2020&chunk.id=VAA2020-05872&startDoc=1 .

Submitted by: Kate Cruikshank, Modern Political Papers, IUB Libraries

Symphony Workflows Acquisitions Unavailable Starting June 25th for Rollover to Fiscal Year 2002
Symphony WorkFlows rollover of acquisition records to fiscal year 2012 will commence the last week of June.  To accommodate rollover, we ask that you not work in the Acquisition or Serial Control module of WorkFlows beginning June 25th.  While a notice will be sent to all library staff when rollover has been completed, normal work activities are expected to resume July 5th.

All work with orders, funds, and vendors, including display mode and read-only access should cease during rollover.  Cataloging is not affected by rollover.  Order links in bibliographic records should not be altered.  Serials check-in should cease. A document that identifies the specific activities not allowed during rollover is available on the intranet at:  http://www.libraries.iub.edu/intranet/materials.php?mt=procedure&Id=527  .

Please arrange your work so that you will not use Symphony WorkFlows acquisitions from June 25 to July 4.

Submitted by: Kay Martin, Head Acquisition Accounting, Technical Services, IUB Libraries

Indiana University Libraries Faculty Council (IULFC)
Agenda for July 8, 2011 Meeting: 1:30-3:30 pm

Video connections available on each campus: (Video Bridge 101 )

IUB Bloomington: Wells, E252
IUE East: Hayes Hall, 280
IPFW Ft. Wayne: Library, 419
IUPUI Indianapolis: University Library, 2115E
IUK Kokomo: KO, 130 Bogle Room
IUN Northwest: Hawthorn Hall, 318
IUSB South Bend: Northside, NS 075B
IUSE Southeast: KV112
* Columbus campus library not participating.

Agenda:
Welcome, Introductions and Approval of Minutes of March 11, 2011 Meeting.

1. IULFC Ad Hoc Handbook Committee Updates: - Jennifer Hehman (Chair)
1. Proposed 2011 Handbook changes. (Vote)
2. Suggested revisions, deletions, transfers and replacements for next year.

2. IULFC Ad Hoc P & T Task force Committee Report: - Julie Bobay (Chair)
Update & Discussion (30 minutes )

3. IULFC Committee Reports
1. Faculty Board of Review - Dina Kellams (Chair)
2. Faculty Standards – Richard Humphrey (Chair), Jackie Byrd (Liaison)
3. Promotion and Tenure – Sue McFadden (Chair)
4. Research – Margit Codispoti (Chair)
5. Sabbatical Leave – Nels Gunderson (Chair)
6. White Award – Rachael Stoeltje (Chair), Jennifer Laherty (Liaison)
7. Librarian’s Day – Lori Duggan (Chair), Lora Baldwin (Liaison)
8. Mentor Program – Anne Haynes (Chair)
9. Web Master’s Report – Vincci Kwong (Web Master)

4. 2011-2012 Officers and Committee Appointments: Update: Scott Opasik (Secretary-Elect)

5. Dean’s Report

6. New Business

Adjournment

Stay tuned, draft minutes and more information will be sent next week via e-mail.

Submitted by: Jennifer L. Hehman, Secretary, IULFC 2010-2011

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June 24th, 2011 - Volume 38, Issue 25

This Week in IUL News

IULFC Meeting

Staff News
Jir Shin Boey will resign from her position as Stacks Coordinator/Circulation Supervisor at the William and Gayle Cook Music Library on July 1, 2011. She has held this position since 2005, working as the Assistant Stacks Supervisor from 2003 to 2005, and as a Circulation Assistant at both the Music Library and the Archives of Traditional Music from 2000 to 2003. In December of 2010, she received a Doctor of Philosophy in Historical Musicology from the Indiana University Jacobs Schools of Music with her dissertation, “Popular Music in the Culture of Ambivalence: the Search for Identity in the Sixteenth-Century Low Countries.” Jir Shin has accepted a tenure-track position as the Assistant Professor of Music History at Ouachita Baptist University in Arkadelphia, Arkansas. Please join us in congratulating Jir Shin on her new career.

Effective June 26, Celeste Schulman has accepted the position of Circulation Supervisor/Stacks Coordinator at the William and Gayle Cook Music Library. She comes to this position after having been the Assistant Stacks Supervisor since 2008. Celeste holds a Bachelor’s degree in Music Performance from the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music, and received a Master of Library Science degree from the Indiana University School of Library and Information Science in 2010. Please welcome Celeste in her promotion.

Submitted by: Carla Williams, Head of Public Services, William and Gayle Cook Music Library, IUB

Pamela Effrein Sandstrom, Helmke Library's Director of Library Programs and Development, will retire on June 30, 2011. She will continue her long association with IPFW as Associate Librarian Emerita, and hopes to stay in touch with Fort Wayne friends and colleagues by keeping her IPFW e-mail account active. She is continuing to serve as archivist for the Central States Anthropological Society.

Pamela first came to work at IPFW Helmke Library in February 1976 as a serials assistant. From 1978 to 1980 she was head of the serials unit, and left to pursue the M.L.S. (master of library science) degree from Indiana University Bloomington, which she earned in 1981.

Latter at the Helmke Library, Pamela served once as visiting science librarian during 1985-1986, as part-time general reference librarian from 1981 to 1983, and interim document delivery librarian in 1993. In 1998, after earning a Ph.D. in library and information science from IUB, she returned as head of the library's reference and information services unit. Following a sabbatical leave to continue their long-term anthropological work in Mexico, Pamela returned to Helmke Library to focus her efforts on defining the new learning-commons initiative at IPFW that would feature information literacy as the cornerstone of an undergraduate education. She leaves us with the framework (and soon, the actual scaffolding) in place, and a sense of confidence that the next 30 years will bring as many changes to institutions of learning like IPFW as she has witnessed in her career as a librarian. At the base of this vision of librarianship lies the age-old sense of "athenaeum" — both a physical building and an organization of people dedicated to the promotion of learning.

Submitted by: Cheryl Truesdell, Dean of the IPFW Helmke Library

Library News and Events
Symphony Workflows Acquisitions Unavailable Starting June 25th for Rollover to Fiscal Year 2002
Symphony WorkFlows rollover of acquisition records to fiscal year 2012 will commence the last week of June.  To accommodate rollover, we ask that you not work in the Acquisition or Serial Control module of WorkFlows beginning June 25th.  While a notice will be sent to all library staff when rollover has been completed, normal work activities are expected to resume July 5th.

All work with orders, funds, and vendors, including display mode and read-only access should cease during rollover.  Cataloging is not affected by rollover.  Order links in bibliographic records should not be altered.  Serials check-in should cease. A document that identifies the specific activities not allowed during rollover is available on the intranet at:  http://www.libraries.iub.edu/intranet/materials.php?mt=procedure&Id=527  .

Please arrange your work so that you will not use Symphony WorkFlows acquisitions from June 25 to July 4.

Submitted by: Kay Martin, Head Acquisition Accounting, Technical Services, IUB Libraries

Indiana University Libraries Faculty Council (IULFC)
Agenda for July 8, 2011 Meeting: 1:30-3:30 pm

Video connections available on each campus: (Video Bridge 101 )

IUB Bloomington: Wells, E252
IUE East: Hayes Hall, 280
IPFW Ft. Wayne: Library, 419
IUPUI Indianapolis: University Library, 2115E
IUK Kokomo: KO, 130 Bogle Room
IUN Northwest: Hawthorn Hall, 318
IUSB South Bend: Northside, NS 075B
IUSE Southeast: KV112
* Columbus campus library not participating.

Agenda:
Welcome, Introductions and Approval of Minutes of March 11, 2011 Meeting.

1. IULFC Ad Hoc Handbook Committee Updates: - Jennifer Hehman (Chair)
1. Proposed 2011 Handbook changes. (Vote)
2. Suggested revisions, deletions, transfers and replacements for next year.

2. IULFC Ad Hoc P & T Task force Committee Report: - Julie Bobay (Chair)
Update & Discussion (30 minutes )

3. IULFC Committee Reports
1. Faculty Board of Review - Dina Kellams (Chair)
2. Faculty Standards – Richard Humphrey (Chair), Jackie Byrd (Liaison)
3. Promotion and Tenure – Sue McFadden (Chair)
4. Research – Margit Codispoti (Chair)
5. Sabbatical Leave – Nels Gunderson (Chair)
6. White Award – Rachael Stoeltje (Chair), Jennifer Laherty (Liaison)
7. Librarian’s Day – Lori Duggan (Chair), Lora Baldwin (Liaison)
8. Mentor Program – Anne Haynes (Chair)
9. Web Master’s Report – Vincci Kwong (Web Master)

4. 2011-2012 Officers and Committee Appointments: Update: Scott Opasik (Secretary-Elect)

5. Dean’s Report

6. New Business

Adjournment

Check out this website, http://www.indiana.edu/~iulfc/2010-2011/agenda_minutes.shtml, for more information.

Submitted by: Jennifer L. Hehman, Secretary, IULFC 2010-2011

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July

July 1st, 2011 - Volume 38, Issue 26 | July 8th, 2011 - Volume 38, Issue 27

July 15th, 2011 - Volume 38, Issue 28 | July 22nd, 2011 - Volume 38, Issue 29

July 29th, 2011 - Volume 38, Issue 30

July 1st, 2011 - Volume 38, Issue 26

This Week in IUL News

Staff News

Judith (“Judy”) Walters retired from her position as Administrative Assistant, Technical Services Department, Herman B Wells Library on Thursday, June 30th.

Judy began her career at with the Indiana University Libraries in April 2001.  Her responsibilities included providing general office and administrative support for the Associate Dean for Technical Services and for the Heads of the Acquisitions and Cataloging Divisions.  In addition, Judy handled departmental correspondence distribution, monitored the general departmental phone and email accounts, and oversaw office supplies and equipment needs.  Thanks to Judy’s assistance and outstanding support, the jobs of the fulltime staff and student hourly staff within the Technical Services Department were made much easier.

In addition to her regular position responsibilities, Judy also made many significant and valuable contributions to the IU Libraries.  She never hesitated to volunteer within the Department or within the Libraries.  She routinely participated in the annual Board of Trustees Election and often volunteered to assist with the planning and execution of many library-sponsored events.  Judy also served on several internal Technical Services committees such as the Bookplating Task Force and the Internal Communications Task Group.  In 2005, Judy was the recipient of the Biweekly Appointed Staff Library Award in recognition of her exceptional performance, positive attitude, and helpfulness notable among her peers. 

Thank you, Judy, for your ten years of devoted service.  You will be sorely missed in the Library, and we all wish you well in your retirement.

Submitted by: Mechael Charbonneau, Associate Dean for Technical Services

Linda Stewart retired from the Libraries effective yesterday, June 30.  Linda’s first job with Indiana University was in 1982 as a Senior Records Clerk for the Office of the Registrar.  She began her first position with the Libraries in 1988 as a Records Assistant Supervisor in what is now Access Services.  Over the next seven years, Linda held two additional positions in that department as a File Assistant and Assistant Circulation supervisor.  In 1995, Linda accepted the position as Branch Coordinator for what was then the Geology Library (now the Geosciences Library). 

Carole Williams retired yesterday, June 30.  Carole began her career at Indiana University in 1987 as a hotel clerk for the Indiana Memorial Union hotel.  In 2000, she was hired as the department secretary for Libraries administration.  In 2008, she was transferred to the music library as their department secretary. 

Library News and Events

New Exhibit: Light is Good in Whatever Lamp it Burns
“Light Is Good in Whatever Lamp It Burns”: Religious Tolerance and the Vision of Beck Chapel

Retiring from a 25 year career as a teacher, minister and social worker in 1934, Frank O. Beck (A.B. 1894, A.M. 1895) and his wife Daisy (A.B. 1899) returned to their alma mater to serve as unofficial counselors to the student body and the administration. In 1937, at the request of President Wells, Frank Beck began work to organize what would become the University Committee on Religion which consisted of representatives from various religious faiths and sought to ease prejudice with tolerance and understanding. The related Student Religious Cabinet formed shortly thereafter. As the programs grew, the Becks began a nearly twenty year campaign to build a place of worship on the Indiana University campus for those of all faiths, and in 1957 thanks in large part to their own vision and financial support Beck Chapel was dedicated. Today the chapel stands as a symbol of religious unity, but not, according to Beck, as “a chapel of a universal religion but a chapel that recognizes the claims of all religions – a chapel that avows that ‘light is good in whatever lamp it burns.’”

This new exhibit, curated by Carrie Schwier, is housed in the IU Archives reading room which is located in the Herman B Wells Library in Bloomington. It will be displayed through September.

Submitted by: Carrie Schwier, Assistant Archivist, IUB

New Exhibit: A Slice of Life
 "A Slice of Life: Artifacts Found on the Grounds at Wylie House Museum"
 
A special exhibit of early to mid-nineteenth century artifacts found at the excavation site of the Morton C. Bradley, Jr. Education Center. Household items such as Staffordshire transferware china, medicine bottles, even a bone toothbrush help to tell the story of domestic life in early Bloomington. Contact Sherry Wise at 812 855-1858 or sbrunoeh@indiana.edu for more information.
 
The exhibit will be on display July 1 - 29, 2011, Mondays through Fridays, 9a - 3:30p at the Morton C. Bradley, Jr. Education Center on the main floor.

Submitted by: Sherry Wise, Coordinator of Outdoor Interpretation, Wylie House Museum

Indiana University Libraries Faculty Council (IULFC)
Agenda for July 8, 2011 Meeting: 1:30-3:30 pm

Video connections available on each campus: (Video Bridge 101 )

IUB Bloomington: Wells, E252
IUE East: Hayes Hall, 280
IPFW Ft. Wayne: Library, 419
IUPUI Indianapolis: University Library, 2115E
IUK Kokomo: KO, 130 Bogle Room
IUN Northwest: Hawthorn Hall, 318
IUSB South Bend: Northside, NS 075B
IUSE Southeast: KV112
* Columbus campus library not participating.

Agenda:
Welcome, Introductions and Approval of Minutes of March 11, 2011 Meeting.

1. IULFC Ad Hoc Handbook Committee Updates: - Jennifer Hehman (Chair)
1. Proposed 2011 Handbook changes. (Vote)
2. Suggested revisions, deletions, transfers and replacements for next year.

2. IULFC Ad Hoc P & T Task force Committee Report: - Julie Bobay (Chair)
Update & Discussion (30 minutes )

3. IULFC Committee Reports
1. Faculty Board of Review - Dina Kellams (Chair)
2. Faculty Standards – Richard Humphrey (Chair), Jackie Byrd (Liaison)
3. Promotion and Tenure – Sue McFadden (Chair)
4. Research – Margit Codispoti (Chair)
5. Sabbatical Leave – Nels Gunderson (Chair)
6. White Award – Rachael Stoeltje (Chair), Jennifer Laherty (Liaison)
7. Librarian’s Day – Lori Duggan (Chair), Lora Baldwin (Liaison)
8. Mentor Program – Anne Haynes (Chair)
9. Web Master’s Report – Vincci Kwong (Web Master)

4. 2011-2012 Officers and Committee Appointments: Update: Scott Opasik (Secretary-Elect)

5. Dean’s Report

6. New Business

Adjournment

Check out this website, http://www.indiana.edu/~iulfc/2010-2011/agenda_minutes.shtml, for more information.

Submitted by: Jennifer L. Hehman, Secretary, IULFC 2010-2011

Call for Papers and Posters
Midwest Chapter/MLA (Medical Library Association)
& IHSLA (Indiana Health Sciences Library Association)
2011 Annual Meeting
CALL FOR PAPERS AND POSTERS

The Program Committee isn’t pulling any punches: we invite proposals for contributed papers and posters for the 2011 Annual Meeting in Indianapolis, Indiana from October 7-11 at the Indianapolis Marriott Downtown. Put on your game face, bring your favorite team jerseys and join us for a wonderful conference in the amateur sports capital of the world!

This year’s conference theme is "Faster, Higher, Stronger." Topics may include (but are not limited to):

Taking it to the next level
Knocking it out of the park
Being a team player
Giving 110%
Having your back against the wall
Stepping up and making the play
Controlling your own destiny
Overcoming adversity
In spite of all the sports clichés, consider the successful and innovative approaches your library has used to save time and effort (Faster), success with library champions ([reaching] Higher), or overcoming challenges (Stronger).

Papers and posters may highlight practical problem-solving approaches, local best practices, innovative uses of technology, and other examples demonstrating how your institution is using faster, higher, or stronger approaches to accomplish the task at hand. Contributed paper and poster topics are as unlimited as your imagination.
 
Contributed papers will be presented on Sunday, October 9th at both morning and afternoon simultaneous sessions.
 
Posters will be on display on Monday, October 10th from 9.00am until 12.00pm noon. Presenters should be available to discuss their posters during the poster reception from 10.45am to 12.00pm noon.

The Featured Speakers are Margo Coletti, Director of Knowledge Services at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston, and John Green, young adult author and NY Times Bestselling author of Looking for Alaska, An Abundance of Katherines, Paper Towns.
 
For contributed paper proposals, submit a 250 word abstract to describe your paper. Include your name, position title, address, phone number and email address. The abstract should be emailed to kkaneshi@iupui.edu or mailed to: Kellie Kaneshiro, Research Informationist, Indiana University School of Medicine, Ruth Lilly Medical Library, 975 West Walnut St., Indianapolis, IN 46202-5121.
 
For poster proposals, submit a 250 word abstract to describe your poster. Include your name, position title, address, phone number and email address. The abstract should be emailed to kkaneshi@iupui.edu or mailed to: Kellie Kaneshiro, Research Informationist, Indiana University School of Medicine, Ruth Lilly Medical Library, 975 West Walnut St., Indianapolis, IN 46202-5121.

The deadline for abstract submission is July 15, 2011
Notifications of paper/poster acceptance/rejection will be made by July 29, 2011 http://midwestmla.org/conference2011/

Submitted by: Beth Whipple, Research Informationist/Assistant Librarian Ruth Lilly Medical Library, Indianapolis

Free NHL PubMed Classes
The National Library of Medicine, through the National Network of Libraries of Medicine/National Training Center & Clearinghouse will be holding a free day-long PubMed class on August 9, 2011, held at the Ruth Lilly Medical Library. You can start registering for the class now.

http://nnlm.gov/ntcc/classes/schedule.html#class1

Please feel free to share with those who may be interested.

Submitted by: Beth Whipple, Research Informationist/Assistant Librarian Ruth Lilly Medical Library, Indianapolis

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July 8th, 2011 - Volume 38, Issue 27

This Week in IUL News

Library News and Events

Indiana University Libraries Faculty Council (IULFC)
Agenda for July 8, 2011 Meeting: 1:30-3:30 pm

Video connections available on each campus: (Video Bridge 101 )

IUB Bloomington: Wells, E252
IUE East: Hayes Hall, 280
IPFW Ft. Wayne: Library, 419
IUPUI Indianapolis: University Library, 2115E
IUK Kokomo: KO, 130 Bogle Room
IUN Northwest: Hawthorn Hall, 318
IUSB South Bend: Northside, NS 075B
IUSE Southeast: KV112
* Columbus campus library not participating.

Agenda:
Welcome, Introductions and Approval of Minutes of March 11, 2011 Meeting.

1. IULFC Ad Hoc Handbook Committee Updates: - Jennifer Hehman (Chair)
1. Proposed 2011 Handbook changes. (Vote)
2. Suggested revisions, deletions, transfers and replacements for next year.

2. IULFC Ad Hoc P & T Task force Committee Report: - Julie Bobay (Chair)
Update & Discussion (30 minutes )

3. IULFC Committee Reports
1. Faculty Board of Review - Dina Kellams (Chair)
2. Faculty Standards – Richard Humphrey (Chair), Jackie Byrd (Liaison)
3. Promotion and Tenure – Sue McFadden (Chair)
4. Research – Margit Codispoti (Chair)
5. Sabbatical Leave – Nels Gunderson (Chair)
6. White Award – Rachael Stoeltje (Chair), Jennifer Laherty (Liaison)
7. Librarian’s Day – Lori Duggan (Chair), Lora Baldwin (Liaison)
8. Mentor Program – Anne Haynes (Chair)
9. Web Master’s Report – Vincci Kwong (Web Master)

4. 2011-2012 Officers and Committee Appointments: Update: Scott Opasik (Secretary-Elect)

5. Dean’s Report

6. New Business

Adjournment

Check out this website, http://www.indiana.edu/~iulfc/2010-2011/agenda_minutes.shtml, for more information.

Submitted by: Jennifer L. Hehman, Secretary, IULFC 2010-2011

Call for Papers and Posters
Midwest Chapter/MLA (Medical Library Association)
& IHSLA (Indiana Health Sciences Library Association)
2011 Annual Meeting
CALL FOR PAPERS AND POSTERS

The Program Committee isn’t pulling any punches: we invite proposals for contributed papers and posters for the 2011 Annual Meeting in Indianapolis, Indiana from October 7-11 at the Indianapolis Marriott Downtown. Put on your game face, bring your favorite team jerseys and join us for a wonderful conference in the amateur sports capital of the world!

This year’s conference theme is "Faster, Higher, Stronger." Topics may include (but are not limited to):

Taking it to the next level
Knocking it out of the park
Being a team player
Giving 110%
Having your back against the wall
Stepping up and making the play
Controlling your own destiny
Overcoming adversity
In spite of all the sports clichés, consider the successful and innovative approaches your library has used to save time and effort (Faster), success with library champions ([reaching] Higher), or overcoming challenges (Stronger).

Papers and posters may highlight practical problem-solving approaches, local best practices, innovative uses of technology, and other examples demonstrating how your institution is using faster, higher, or stronger approaches to accomplish the task at hand. Contributed paper and poster topics are as unlimited as your imagination.
 
Contributed papers will be presented on Sunday, October 9th at both morning and afternoon simultaneous sessions.
 
Posters will be on display on Monday, October 10th from 9.00am until 12.00pm noon. Presenters should be available to discuss their posters during the poster reception from 10.45am to 12.00pm noon.

The Featured Speakers are Margo Coletti, Director of Knowledge Services at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston, and John Green, young adult author and NY Times Bestselling author of Looking for Alaska, An Abundance of Katherines, Paper Towns.
 
For contributed paper proposals, submit a 250 word abstract to describe your paper. Include your name, position title, address, phone number and email address. The abstract should be emailed to kkaneshi@iupui.edu or mailed to: Kellie Kaneshiro, Research Informationist, Indiana University School of Medicine, Ruth Lilly Medical Library, 975 West Walnut St., Indianapolis, IN 46202-5121.
 
For poster proposals, submit a 250 word abstract to describe your poster. Include your name, position title, address, phone number and email address. The abstract should be emailed to kkaneshi@iupui.edu or mailed to: Kellie Kaneshiro, Research Informationist, Indiana University School of Medicine, Ruth Lilly Medical Library, 975 West Walnut St., Indianapolis, IN 46202-5121.

The deadline for abstract submission is July 15, 2011
Notifications of paper/poster acceptance/rejection will be made by July 29, 2011 http://midwestmla.org/conference2011/

Submitted by: Beth Whipple, Research Informationist/Assistant Librarian
Ruth Lilly Medical Library, Indianapolis

Free NHL PubMed Classes
The National Library of Medicine, through the National Network of Libraries of Medicine/National Training Center & Clearinghouse will be holding a free day-long PubMed class on August 9, 2011, held at the Ruth Lilly Medical Library. You can start registering for the class now.

http://nnlm.gov/ntcc/classes/schedule.html#class1

Please feel free to share with those who may be interested.

Submitted by: Beth Whipple, Research Informationist/Assistant Librarian
Ruth Lilly Medical Library, Indianapolis

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July 15th, 2011 - Volume 38, Issue 28

This Week in IUL News

Staff News

On August 5th, the IU Libraries will say farewell to David Oldenkamp, International Studies & Instruction Librarian. David has accepted a position at Zayed University in Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates as a Reference & Instruction Librarian. In this new position, he will provide instruction and consultation services to students in a variety of disciplines and support the growth of the library’s collections. 

During his time at IU, David managed collections in support of the International Studies program and contributed to the libraries’ reference and instructional services. Through the implementation of information literacy instruction and individualized research consultation, as well as the creation of specialized search engines, David has made long-lasting contributions to the libraries’ mission and to student learning at IU. David is known by students, faculty, and his fellow librarians as an expert on intergovernmental organizations, statistical research, cultural studies, and popular culture and he will be missed.  

Please join me in congratulating David on his new position and wishing him well in his upcoming travels overseas.

Submitted by: Carrie Donovan, Head, Teaching & Learning

Library News and Events

Call for Papers and Posters
The deadline for abstract submission is July 15, 2011

Midwest Chapter/MLA (Medical Library Association)
& IHSLA (Indiana Health Sciences Library Association)
2011 Annual Meeting
CALL FOR PAPERS AND POSTERS

The Program Committee isn’t pulling any punches: we invite proposals for contributed papers and posters for the 2011 Annual Meeting in Indianapolis, Indiana from October 7-11 at the Indianapolis Marriott Downtown. Put on your game face, bring your favorite team jerseys and join us for a wonderful conference in the amateur sports capital of the world!

This year’s conference theme is "Faster, Higher, Stronger." Topics may include (but are not limited to):

Taking it to the next level
Knocking it out of the park
Being a team player
Giving 110%
Having your back against the wall
Stepping up and making the play
Controlling your own destiny
Overcoming adversity
In spite of all the sports clichés, consider the successful and innovative approaches your library has used to save time and effort (Faster), success with library champions ([reaching] Higher), or overcoming challenges (Stronger).

Papers and posters may highlight practical problem-solving approaches, local best practices, innovative uses of technology, and other examples demonstrating how your institution is using faster, higher, or stronger approaches to accomplish the task at hand. Contributed paper and poster topics are as unlimited as your imagination.
 
Contributed papers will be presented on Sunday, October 9th at both morning and afternoon simultaneous sessions.
 
Posters will be on display on Monday, October 10th from 9:00a until 12:00p noon. Presenters should be available to discuss their posters during the poster reception from 10:45a to 12:00p noon.

The Featured Speakers are Margo Coletti, Director of Knowledge Services at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston, and John Green, young adult author and NY Times Bestselling author of Looking for Alaska, An Abundance of Katherines, Paper Towns.
 
For contributed paper proposals, submit a 250 word abstract to describe your paper. Include your name, position title, address, phone number and email address. The abstract should be emailed to kkaneshi@iupui.edu or mailed to: Kellie Kaneshiro, Research Informationist, Indiana University School of Medicine, Ruth Lilly Medical Library, 975 West Walnut St., Indianapolis, IN 46202-5121.
 
For poster proposals, submit a 250 word abstract to describe your poster. Include your name, position title, address, phone number and email address. The abstract should be emailed to kkaneshi@iupui.edu or mailed to: Kellie Kaneshiro, Research Informationist, Indiana University School of Medicine, Ruth Lilly Medical Library, 975 West Walnut St., Indianapolis, IN 46202-5121.

The deadline for abstract submission is July 15, 2011
Notifications of paper/poster acceptance/rejection will be made by July 29, 2011 http://midwestmla.org/conference2011/

Submitted by: Beth Whipple, Research Informationist/Assistant Librarian
Ruth Lilly Medical Library, Indianapolis

Librarian Poster Session
Have you recently presented a paper or poster at a conference? Have you just started a research project and you could use some feedback? Do you have ongoing research you would like to share with your colleagues? Then come to the Librarians' Research Sharing Session!
 
Conveniently scheduled between the American Libraries Association and Society of American Archivists annual conferences, the sharing session will give librarians from across IU the opportunity to share their work and to learn what others are doing. The research sharing session will be in the format of a poster session.
 
Wait - what's a poster session? Dot Porter’s take:

The way a poster session works is that all participants have space to set up a poster (and / or a computer if the presentation involves a software demonstration of some sort, and maybe a hand-out too), and people who attend the session are free to walk through and see the posters, and talk to the presenters. There isn't really a formal presentation, nor a time constraint. In the past when I've presented posters I've found it very helpful to have a couple of minutes of patter - almost an elevator pitch, just enough to give people an idea of what I'm working on. Some people pass right by; others might spend more time and ask a lot of questions, it just depends. It's quite a different experience from giving a traditional presentation, much more informal and more personal as well.
 
Present your work, and find out what your colleagues are working on Everyone is welcome, whether or not you are presenting work.
 
Register online by Monday July 18th to present in the session: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/sharing_session
 
Date: Wednesday, July 20
Location: Wells Library, room E174
Time:  10:00a - 3:00p – posters on display, participants attend as available
             1:00p - 2:00p – all participants are asked to attend during this time
   
This event brought to you by the BLFC Continuing Education Committee / Questions?  Contact Chanitra Bishop, Dot Porter, or Jennifer Chaffin
 
Submitted by: Dot Porter, Associate Director for Digital Library Content and Services 

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July 22nd, 2011 - Volume 38, Issue 29

This Week in IUL News

Library News and Events
IU Finding Aids is now Archives Online at Indiana University!

http://www.dlib.indiana.edu/collections/findingaids/

We changed the name to better reflect the variety of collections to be found in the site, and to make the site more welcoming to non-archival specialists. Archives Online at IU contains guides for archival collections, or finding aids, from units across IU Bloomington and is open to contributions from other IU campuses. In addition to the University Archives and the Lilly Library, Archives Online at IU serves finding aids for the Archives of African American Music and Culture, Center for the Study of History and Memory, the Folklore Collection, the Liberian Collections, and the Political Papers. Our newest units include the Black Film Center/Archive, the Wylie House Museum, and the African Studies Collection.

Many of the finding aids included in Archives Online at IU link to digitized objects, notably the President Herman B. Wells speeches (http://purl.dlib.indiana.edu/iudl/findingaids/archives/InU-Ar-VAA2642), from the IU Archives, Jane Johnson's Manuscript Nursery Library (http://purl.dlib.indiana.edu/iudl/findingaids/lilly/InU-Li-VAA1275), from the Lilly Library, and the Andrew Wylie, Jr. family collection (http://purl.dlib.indiana.edu/iudl/findingaids/wyliehouse/VAC0754), from the Wylie House Museum.

If you are interested in including your archival collections in Archives Online at IU, please contact Dot Porter at doporter@indiana.edu.

Archives Online at IU will be adding exciting new collections and new functionality in the near future, so watch for more announcements soon!

Archives Online at Indiana University is a service of the Digital Library Program in cooperation with the IU EAD Working Group.

Submitted by: Dot Porter, Associate Director for Digital Library Content and Services, IUB Libraries

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July 29th, 2011 - Volume 38, Issue 30

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