From kate.nyhan at yale.edu Wed Mar 7 11:54:48 2018 From: kate.nyhan at yale.edu (Nyhan, Kate) Date: Wed, 7 Mar 2018 16:54:48 +0000 Subject: [Neasis-l] job posting at Yale: data librarian, medical library Message-ID: Hi all - new data librarian job posting! Details from the hiring manager below. Personal note: I've been at the Cushing/Whitney Medical Library for two years, and it's spoiled me for other libraries. There's autonomy and a willingness to try new things, but also collaboration, leadership, and mentorship. Please consider becoming our new colleague! The person who takes this job will be the first data librarian at this medical library, but you'll have a team of colleagues who are "data-sophisticated librarians" (to quote NLM's Patricia Brennan) and can collaborate with you for data outreach, instruction, and consultations. Kate Great things are happening at Yale. We are excited to announce a newly created opportunity at the Cushing/Whitney Medical Library. Come be a part of our team! The Cushing/Whitney Medical Library is actively seeking applications and nominations for a Data Librarian for the Health Sciences. Share with your friends! Please see details below: Data Librarian for the Health Sciences, Medical Library (#48291BR) In an ever-changing, data-intensive environment, the Data Librarian is an enthusiastic, user-centered individual who will be responsible for the design of the library's data support program, working collaboratively with others at Yale involved in data education and policy. This position reports to the Assistant Director of Research and Education Services and is a member of the Research and Education Team. Through consultation and collaboration, the Data Librarian works to enable faculty, students, clinicians, and researchers to leverage data resources to the fullest, providing information on acquisition and management of datasets for biomedical, clinical, and health sciences research. This position Increases the visibility and usability of data resources through research consultations, workshops and course-integrated instruction, online research guides, and outreach efforts. For your convenience, the complete posting and a link to apply can be viewed here: http://bit.ly/2oEr7Uo. I will be attending the RDAP Summit in Chicago and welcome the opportunity to discuss this position with those who may be interested. Please feel free to email me at judy.spak at yale.edu with any questions. With all good wishes, Judy Spak Kate Nyhan, MLS Research and Education Librarian - Public Health Cushing/Whitney Medical Library, Yale University Let's meet: https://freebusy.io/kate.nyhan at yale.edu -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From neasist at gmail.com Thu Mar 8 09:58:24 2018 From: neasist at gmail.com (NE ASIST) Date: Thu, 8 Mar 2018 09:58:24 -0500 Subject: [Neasis-l] Announcing the 2018 Travel Award to ASIS&T Annual in Vancouver! Applications due April 1 Message-ID: Good morning everyone, I'd like to announce the 2018 travel award for ASIS&T Annual in Vancouver November 10-14, 2018! The $750 awards each include membership in ASIS&T (if you are not currently a member) and a stipend for your conference registration and travel. Read all of the details on the blog: https://neasist.asist.org/2018/03/08/announcing-the-travel-award-for-asist-annual-2018-apply-by-april-1/ Best, Catherine Dixon Webmaster NEASIS&T -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From joshua.dull at yale.edu Thu Mar 8 10:56:09 2018 From: joshua.dull at yale.edu (Dull, Joshua) Date: Thu, 8 Mar 2018 15:56:09 +0000 Subject: [Neasis-l] Announcing the 2018 Travel Award to ASIS&T Annual in Vancouver! Applications due April 1 In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Look good Catherine! Thanks for taking care of this announcement. Best, Joshua _________ Joshua Dull Digital Scholarship Support Specialist Digital Scholarship Services Yale University Library 219 Prospect Street | (203) 436-5907 ________________________________ From: Neasis-l on behalf of NE ASIST Sent: Thursday, March 8, 2018 9:58:24 AM To: neasis-l at asis.org Subject: [Neasis-l] Announcing the 2018 Travel Award to ASIS&T Annual in Vancouver! Applications due April 1 Good morning everyone, I'd like to announce the 2018 travel award for ASIS&T Annual in Vancouver November 10-14, 2018! The $750 awards each include membership in ASIS&T (if you are not currently a member) and a stipend for your conference registration and travel. Read all of the details on the blog: https://neasist.asist.org/2018/03/08/announcing-the-travel-award-for-asist-annual-2018-apply-by-april-1/ Best, Catherine Dixon Webmaster NEASIS&T -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From maric at brandeis.edu Thu Mar 8 15:26:11 2018 From: maric at brandeis.edu (Maric Kramer) Date: Thu, 8 Mar 2018 15:26:11 -0500 Subject: [Neasis-l] Registration Now Open: ACRLNEC 2018 Annual Conference Message-ID: *The Association of College and Research Libraries New England Chapter invites you to attend its 2018 Annual ConferenceFailing Forward: Experimentation and Creativity in Libraries Friday, May 4, 2018 at the Hotel 1620 , in Plymouth, MA Registration now open! Register now through April 18 We often talk at conferences about projects that went well. In contrast, we rarely discuss initiatives that failed, or unexpected obstacles that forced us to find another route to success. In our 2018 Annual Conference, the ACRL New England chapter is highlighting experimentation and creativity in college and research libraries by acknowledging that missteps and roadblocks are all part of the process. Join us in Plymouth, Massachusetts, in May 2018 to talk about 'failing forward.'Join us for a day full of professional enrichment, loaded with fantastic programming , networking opportunities, and ideas that will pique your curiosity and challenge your intellect. Since we'll be situated in beautiful Plymouth, we encourage you to come for the conference, stay for the weekend! Not already a member of ACRL New England? Join our organization today and get a discounted conference registration rate!DON?T MISS OUT:Want to save money on travel to the conference? Try using Rideshare this year!Questions? Email the 2018 Conference Planning Committee at acrlnec2018 at gmail.com .* -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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In addition to all the great benefits of ASIS&T membership, including subscription to the Journal of the Association for Information Science and Technology (JASIST) , discounts on conferences and other ASIS&T events , and access to the ASIS&T Careers page and digital library , NEASIST members receive discounts on all local chapter events.Thank you for your interest in the New England Chapter of ASIS&T. If you have questions or feedback about this, please don?t hesitate to contact neasist at gmail.com * -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From erdmann.ann at gmail.com Mon Mar 26 12:12:56 2018 From: erdmann.ann at gmail.com (Annie Erdmann) Date: Mon, 26 Mar 2018 11:12:56 -0500 Subject: [Neasis-l] Reminder: 2018 Travel Award Applications due April 1 Message-ID: Friendly Reminder! I'd like to announce the* 2018 travel award** for ASIS&T Annual in Vancouver* November 10-14, 2018! The $750 awards each include membership in ASIS&T (if you are not currently a member) and a stipend for your conference registration and travel. Read all of the details on the blog:https://neasist.asist.org/ 2018/03/08/announcing-the-travel-award-for-asist-annual- 2018-apply-by-april-1/ Annie Erdmann ASIS&T New England Chapter Membership Chair ************ Please note that this list-serv will be retired as of April 15th, 2018. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From t.hohenstein at northeastern.edu Mon Mar 26 16:36:08 2018 From: t.hohenstein at northeastern.edu (Hohenstein, Tom) Date: Mon, 26 Mar 2018 20:36:08 +0000 Subject: [Neasis-l] Job Opportunity Message-ID: Come join our team! https://neu.peopleadmin.com/postings/53879 To the point: Be a collaborative and engaging librarian interested in supporting the STEM disciplines through instruction, learning, and research support; build strong relationships; support and enhance core services; be willing to experiment, learn, adapt, and iterate. Help us expand the possible! Why work at Northeastern? Join a leading R1 institution committed to intensive research and deep, meaningful educational experiences for students at all levels. Here you?ll find innovative thinking on higher education where experiential learning is central to the mission. In this landscape University Libraries are a vital partner in learning, teaching, and research, serving a vibrant urban campus and global online community. New leadership, unique space planning initiatives, new collaborations with key partners, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion, community engagement, and supporting the research lifecycle shape the library?s innovative spirit and strategic directions. What?s the job? The STEM Librarian will support multiple departments in Northeastern's Bouv? College of Health Science, the College of Engineering, the College of Computer and Information Science, and the College of Science. The successful candidate will work with a collaborative and interdisciplinary team of librarians supporting students, researchers, and faculty by providing engaging library services in multiple formats and mediums. The STEM Librarian provides teaching, learning, and research support through virtual and in-person instructional sessions, consultations, and workshops. She or he will also develop expertise in a specialized support area such as patents, 3D printing and manufacturing, or data management to lead our interdisciplinary efforts in the assigned area. Qualifications MLS or equivalent degree. At least 1 year of experience working as a research librarian in an academic research environment, preferably with a STEM background or supporting STEM fields. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Strong skills in collaboration and teamwork within a dynamic, constantly evolving environment. Strong service orientation and understanding of user needs. Apply: To apply, visit: https://neu.peopleadmin.com/postings/53879, where details of the position?s responsibilities, the University?s outstanding benefits, and the salary range associated with this position are also available. Northeastern University is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Educational Institution and Employer, Title IX University. Northeastern University particularly welcomes applications from minorities, women and persons with disabilities. Northeastern University is an E-Verify Employer. Tom Hohenstein Head, S.T.E.M. & Entrepreneurship Northeastern University Libraries 360 Huntington Avenue Boston, MA 02115 t.hohenstein at northeastern.edu Schedule an Appointment -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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The program aims to explore new models for broader access to archives. ***Please register on the Radcliffe Institute website and feel free to forward this invitation to other interested colleagues.*** The Past is Present | Keynote Conversation Thursday, April 12, 1pm ? Craig Wilder, Barton L. Weller Professor of History, Massachusetts Institute of Technology ? Beverly Guy-Sheftall, Chair of Women's Research & Resource Centers, Anna Julia Cooper Professor of Women's Studies, Spelman College Craig Wilder & Beverly Guy-Sheftall will discuss the historical and current relationships between Historically Black Colleges & Universities (HBCUs) and majority institutions. They will examine the intellectual, economic, cultural, and structural roots of these relationships and how these institutions can reckon with the past in order to make meaningful change in the present and future. Scholars Report on Research Experience | Panel Discussion Thursday, April 12, 3pm Moderator: A'lelia Bundles, journalist and author of On Her Own Ground: The Life and Times of Madam C.J. Walker ? Garrett Felber, Assistant Professor of History at the University of Mississippi and Visiting Scholar in the Charles Warren Center for Studies in American History, Harvard University ? Valerie Boyd, Scholar, journalist, and cultural critic. Author: Wrapped in Rainbows: The Life of Zora Neale Hurston ? Anastasia Curwood, Associate Professor, Director, African American & Africana Studies, University of Kentucky Within the libraries and archives of many HBCUs and black community repositories lie the rich historical record of black lives and organizations. Scholars seek even greater access to the records held in these repositories. In this panel, scholars who have worked with black archival collections discuss their research experience and brainstorm how the scholarly community can help facilitate preservation and access to collections of underrepresented communities. The Past and Present in the Future | Keynote Conversation Friday, April 13, 9am ? Brewster Kahle, Founder of the Internet Archive ? Jill Lepore, David Woods Kemper '41 Professor of American History, Harvard University Speaking from the perspectives of an innovative technologist and a prolific researcher, Brewster Kahle and Jill Lepore will discuss the role of technology in creating institutional partnerships to expose hidden histories. This workshop is a featured event of the Harvard Library Diversity & Inclusion Leadership Team. [cid:image003.jpg at 01D3C11E.52259250] -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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In our 2018 Annual Conference, the ACRL New England chapter is highlighting experimentation and creativity in college and research libraries by acknowledging that missteps and roadblocks are all part of the process. Join us in Plymouth, Massachusetts, in May 2018 to talk about 'failing forward.'Join us for a day full of professional enrichment, loaded with fantastic programming , networking opportunities, and ideas that will pique your curiosity and challenge your intellect. Since we'll be situated in beautiful Plymouth, we encourage you to come for the conference, stay for the weekend! Not already a member of ACRL New England? Join our organization today and get a discounted conference registration rate!DON?T MISS OUT:Want to save money on travel to the conference? Try using Rideshare this year!Questions? 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