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CONTENTdm Downtime

Wednesday, August 16, 2017 - 3:56pm

The CONTENTdm service will be moved to a newer operating system.

The new Production server will be built ahead of time, so the outage should be fairly brief while the systems are being swapped.

Brandon Gant
CARLI

CONTENTdm Downtime Sunday, August 27th

Wednesday, August 16, 2017 - 3:53pm

On Sunday, August 27th between 7AM and 10AM, the CONTENTdm service will be moved to a newer operating system.

The new Production server will be built ahead of time, so the outage should be fairly brief while the systems are being swapped.

Brandon Gant
CARLI

Production Oracle Patching

Wednesday, August 16, 2017 - 3:39pm

Each Production Oracle database instance will be patched and restarted. There are 80+ databases to go through, but we expect the work to take less than two hours.

CARLI staff will make sure Production Voyager is working properly after Oracle patching is complete and will restart any services as needed.

Brandon Gant
CARLI

Oracle Patching this Sunday, August 20th

Wednesday, August 16, 2017 - 3:36pm

This Sunday, August 20th starting at 12:01AM, each Production Oracle database instance will be patched and restarted. There are 80+ databases to go through, but we expect the work to take less than two hours.

CARLI staff will make sure Production Voyager is working properly after Oracle patching is complete and will restart any services as needed.

Brandon Gant
CARLI

Systems & Institutional Repository Librarian - Illinois Institute of Technology

Friday, August 11, 2017 - 10:56am

The Illinois Institute of Technology is searching for a Systems & Institutional Repository Librarian.

The Systems & Institutional Repository Librarian is responsible for implementing, maintaining, supporting, and enhancing a wide range of technologies and systems to provide innovative library services and ensure access to the library’s extensive range of online information resources and digital collections. This position supports library staff and local and remote library users in the use of existing information technology as well as the adoption of new and emerging instructional and digital library technologies.

The Systems & Institutional Repository Librarian has primary responsibility for the ongoing administration of the library network, servers, and related information technology to ensure 24/7 accessibility, functionality, and stability of these resources.

This position will also have primary responsibility for the migration and implementation of a new platform for the Galvin Library’s Institutional Repository.

For a complete description and to be considered for this position, please visit the Galvin Library jobs page.

Part-time Lecturer - Chicago State University

Friday, August 11, 2017 - 9:59am

The Chicago State University Library seeks reliable, energetic, service-oriented individuals for the position of part-time lecturers in the Reference and Instruction department for weekends and evenings. Library and Information Science professionals who are interested in a user-focused, academic library are encouraged to apply. Lecturers report to Chair of University Library and Instruction Services. Under the direction of the Coordinator of Reference Services, the Reference and Instruction Lecturer will provide general reference and instruction services as part of a team of professionals; and will assist in offering reference and instruction services to support the library’s academic mission. The successful candidate will serve on the library team to offer reference service during off- peak hours. The library is open until midnight most days of the week. Reference services are available up to 10:00pm on days the library building is open until 12:00am. This is a 15-28 hour, 9 month, non-tenure track faculty position. Evenings and weekend hours are required.

Required Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • MLIS or equivalent degree from an ALA-accredited program.
  • Reference experience. Strong commitment to quality reference services; proven experience in reference and instruction.
  • Familiarity with emerging trends in library instruction, reference services, information technology, and online library resources.
  • Strong written and oral communication skills and the ability to interact effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds are necessary.
  • The ability to work independently and part of a team is necessary.
  • The ability to understand and maintain department and library policies.

To Apply: Once the position is posted online by the Office of Human Resources, applicants will be required to submit an application online along with a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and contact information for three current professional references. Job opportunities at CSU are listed online.

Review of applications will begin immediately after the position is listed and continue until the position is filled. Questions may be directed to , Associate Professor and Chair of University Library and Instruction Services.

Chicago State University is an equal opportunity employer. For more information about CSU, please visit the university web site.

Title: Reference and Instruction Lecturer
Position Type: Part-time, 9-month, non-tenure track faculty
Rank: Instructor

Intern - Pritzker Military Museum & Library

Thursday, August 10, 2017 - 10:59am

The Pritzker Military Museum & Library is looking for an intern to create and update catalog records, primarily for the Veterans Information Center collection. This is a paid part-time position (20-25 hours per week) that will begin fall 2017, exact start depending upon scheduling.
This position requires some experience or familiarly with MARC 21, RDA, and cataloging into the OCLC database. Candidates who do not meet this requirement will not be considered.

Cataloging Intern Essential Position Qualifications:

  • Master's degree level course work in Library Science with some cataloging coursework
  • Experience or familiarity with Cataloging in the OCLC database Experience or familiarity with MARC 21 and RDA
  • Excellent communications skills
  • Computer orientation skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Ability to work in teams and independently Research skills
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills

Cataloging Intern Assigned Responsibilities and Duties:

  • Update or create records for information documents in our catalog of materials using proper cataloging procedures.
  • Assist visitors and members with questions while running the 3rd floor circulation desk.
  • Circulation and shelving as needed following proper procedures.
  • Delegate responsibilities to floor volunteers and train new volunteers as needed.

To apply please send a cover letter and resume to . Please indicate the internships to which you are applying in the body of your email. Applications will be accepted until the positions are filled.

For more information on this and other volunteer and internship opportunities at the Pritzker Military Museum & Library, visit our volunteer and intern page.

Resource Sharing Committee Monthly Conference Call

Wednesday, August 9, 2017 - 11:36am

Meeting of the Resource Sharing Committee: Conference Call

Call-in information:

+1 217 332 6338 (local Champaign-Urbana number)
+1 312 994 8410 (local Chicago number)
+1 888 983 3631 (toll free)

Conference ID: 2550716

If you prefer to join via VOIP on your computer, please use:

https://meet.uillinois.edu/dmcmpbll/52HK9DHM

Resource Sharing Committee Monthly Conference Call

Wednesday, August 9, 2017 - 11:32am

Meeting of the Resource Sharing Committee: Conference Call

Call-in information:

+1 217 332 6338 (local Champaign-Urbana number)
+1 312 994 8410 (local Chicago number)
+1 888 983 3631 (toll free)

Conference ID: 2550716

If you prefer to join via VOIP on your computer, please use:

https://meet.uillinois.edu/dmcmpbll/52HK9DHM

Resource Sharing Committee Monthly Conference Call

Wednesday, August 9, 2017 - 11:31am

Meeting of the Resource Sharing Committee: Conference Call

Call-in information:

+1 217 332 6338 (local Champaign-Urbana number)
+1 312 994 8410 (local Chicago number)
+1 888 983 3631 (toll free)

Conference ID: 2550716

If you prefer to join via VOIP on your computer, please use:

https://meet.uillinois.edu/dmcmpbll/52HK9DHM

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