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Gslisadjuncts FYI -- Blackboard accessibility
by ping.li＠qc.cuny.edu 29 Apr '11

29 Apr '11

FYI ----- Forwarded by Ping Li/Faculty/Queens College on 04/29/2011 11:57 AM ----- Kenneth Lord/CSCI/Faculty/Queens College 04/29/2011 11:46 AM To Ping Li/Faculty/Queens College@QC cc Subject Re: Asking for help! Yesterday evening Blackboard, Inc. made a change to the system that inadvertently made all Fall 2010, and Spring and Summer 2011 courses unavailable to students. CUNY-CIS is aware of the problem and is working with Blackboard to restore the availability of the courses. Faculty may make their courses available themselves using the Control Panel as usual (Control Panel > Settings > Course Availability) ======================================= Dr. Kenneth Lord Assistant to the Provost for Educational Technology (www.qc.cuny.edu/edtech) Chair, Undergraduate Curriculum Committee Lecturer, Computer Science Queens College, CUNY Ping Li/Faculty/Queens College 04/29/2011 11:28 AM To Kenneth Lord/CSCI/Faculty/Queens College@QC cc Subject Asking for help! Dear Dr. Lord, One of my students told me that she does not have accessibility to all her courses on Blackboard starting today. In the beginning I thought there might be some problem with her account. Just now I double checked and noticed that all my courses have automatically become unavailable. Is there anything wrong? Can I change the status of the courses back to availability at this point? Thanks a lot! Best regards, Ping -------------------------------------------------------- Ping Li, Assistant Professor Rosenthal 248 Graduate School of Library and Information Studies Queens College, City University of New York 65-30 Kissena Blvd. Flushing, NY 11367 Phone: (718) 997- 3628 Fax: (718) 997-3797 E-mail: pli(a)qc.cuny.edu

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Gslisadjuncts Fwd: Online course/faculty evaluations: April 27 - May 18
by Thomas Surprenant 28 Apr '11

28 Apr '11

---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Center for Teaching & Learning/Queens College <qcmailer(a)qc.cuny.edu> Date: Wed, Apr 27, 2011 at 2:27 PM Subject: Online course/faculty evaluations: April 27 - May 18 To: tsurpren(a)qc.cuny.edu Having trouble viewing this email? Click here <http://campaign.r20.constantcontact.com/render?llr=hb4e4idab&v=001RTSvD7iYY…> [image: QC Banner] The online course/faculty evaluation website is open for this semester: http://www.qc.cuny.edu/evaluate<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=hb4e4idab&et=1105312944755&s=2498&e=001_sPL1Q…> *Wednesday, April 27 through Wednesday, May 18* * * Please take the time to encourage your students to contribute evaluations for all of the courses they're taking.These evaluations (the comments in particular) are useful in assessing the impact of your teaching on your students, and are part of the supporting materials used for purposes of reappointment, tenure, and promotion.They are also used by students to make decisions about what courses to take. For more information about where to view data and comments from previous semesters, and to learn about some of the new incentives for students: http://qc.cuny.edu/?id=M5VB<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=hb4e4idab&et=1105312944755&s=2498&e=001_sPL1Q…> [image: QC is CUNY logo] This mail was sent by an automated process. Do not reply to this mail, which cannot accept replies. At the bottom of this email, you will see Constant Contact language that offers the option of using "SafeUnsubscribe" to remove yourself from the email list. We strongly advise you not to unsubscribe because QCmailers may contain critical, timely information you need, such as WebAttendance and WebGrade information for faculty; Human Resources announcements for faculty and staff; and announcements from the Registrar or Bursar for students. This information may not be communicated in any other way but through the QCmailer. Forward email<http://ui.constantcontact.com/sa/fwtf.jsp?llr=hb4e4idab&m=1103033957415&ea=…> <http://visitor.constantcontact.com/do?p=un&m=0017wQOe3ygv3Ag6mWSt6yjlQ%3D%3…> <http://www.constantcontact.com/index.jsp?cc=TEM_BusLet_003> This email was sent to tsurpren(a)qc.cuny.edu by qcmailer(a)qc.cuny.edu | Update Profile/Email Address<http://visitor.constantcontact.com/do?p=oo&m=0017wQOe3ygv3Ag6mWSt6yjlQ%3D%3…> | Instant removal with SafeUnsubscribe<http://visitor.constantcontact.com/do?p=un&m=0017wQOe3ygv3Ag6mWSt6yjlQ%3D%3…>™ | Privacy Policy <http://ui.constantcontact.com/roving/CCPrivacyPolicy.jsp>. Queens College, CUNY | 65-30 Kissena Blvd | Flushing | NY | 11367 -- chirp elt Dr. Thomas T. Surprenant Professor & Acting Chair/Director Queens College Graduate School of Library & Information Studies

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Gslisadjuncts Fwd: Security Alert
by Thomas Surprenant 27 Apr '11

27 Apr '11

---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: <Donald.Scott(a)qc.cuny.edu> Date: Wed, Apr 27, 2011 at 12:02 PM Subject: Security To: john.devereux(a)qc.cuny.edu, stephen.grover(a)qc.cuny.edu, Thomas.Plummer(a)qc.cuny.edu, Patricia.Rachal(a)qc.cuny.edu, Leonard.Rodberg(a)qc.cuny.edu, Thomas.Surprenant(a)qc.cuny.edu, Frank.Warren(a)qc.cuny.edu, Andy(a)socialexplorer.com, Ibqc18(a)aol.com As you may know, there have been security problems recently. Sociology had thefts and had to re-key the offices. John Devereux sent me information about suspicious activity recently. Two years ago, we had thefts of credit cards, computers and books from faculty offices and from the departmental office. Credit cards also were stolen. There was even some fear that the person involved had keys . For example, a faculty member came across him in the departmental office at 7.00 in the evening. He was stealing textbooks. We had good descriptions and faculty members were able to pick out a suspect from photographs. We were also certain that he had accomplices. Things then quieted down. Last week, however, Professor Magda Sokolska came across an individual acting suspiciously outside her office. It was after six. We reported these events to security. She identified him from pictures. It is the same guy. She is, to put it mildly, concerned. As you know, Sociology are also having problems with thefts. I have asked Security to supply the picture of the suspect identified by Professor Sokolska to all Departments. Don Donald M. Scott Acting Dean of Social Science and Professor of History Powdermaker Hall 335 Queens College / CUNY 65-30 Kissena Blvd Flushing, NY 11367 718-997-5210 -- chirp elt Dr. Thomas T. Surprenant Professor & Acting Chair/Director Queens College Graduate School of Library & Information Studies

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Gslisadjuncts Fwd: ny times article on picture books
by Thomas Surprenant 14 Apr '11

14 Apr '11

Thanks to grad Joanna Blancher for this posting. i'm a graduate of the program. my eyes welled up in tears when i saw this, and i had to pass it along: http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2011/04/14/opinion/20110414-letters-scro… -- chirp elt Dr. Thomas T. Surprenant Professor & Acting Chair/Director Queens College Graduate School of Library & Information Studies

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Gslisadjuncts Fwd: Vision 2020- New Statewide Plan for Libraries
by Thomas Surprenant 11 Apr '11

11 Apr '11

---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Monahan, John <jmonahan(a)pnwboces.org> Date: Mon, Apr 11, 2011 at 2:20 PM Subject: Vision 2020- New Statewide Plan for Libraries To: "thomas.surprenant(a)qc.cuny.edu" <thomas.surprenant(a)qc.cuny.edu> *As a member of the RAC I am sending this request to you in the hope that you will share this request for information with members of your association or organization. I would appreciate it if you would invite them to respond and to offer any information that they would care to volunteer as we begin developing a vision for a new statewide plan for library services for all.* * * *Regents Advisory Council on Libraries Seeks Input for New Statewide Plan* Jeffrey W. Cannell, Deputy Commissioner for Cultural Education, New York State Education Department has announced that the Regents Advisory Council on Libraries (RAC) is inviting broad input from the library and education communities to inform development of a new statewide plan for library services. The New York State Board of Regents has challenged RAC to develop and recommend to the Board a 2020 vision for library services and an innovative plan for ensuring the greatest access to information for all New Yorkers. RAC would like individuals and groups within the library and education communities to provide input on and also identify key issues. Ten key issue questions are posted on the RAC website at http://www.nysl.nysed.gov/libdev/adviscns/rac/input.htm. All comments, suggestions, insights, ideas and recommendations are welcome. Please send responses and suggestions* by Wednesday April 20, 2011* to: NYSLRegComments(a)mail.nysed.gov. Please clearly identify the group or individual responding and indicate a primary contact person in case someone needs to follow-up for clarification or additional information. “ I am asking that all those interested in improving library services for New Yorkers take the time to discuss and reply to the ten questions posed by RAC as part of this statewide planning process,” said Cannell. “The New York State Board of Regents has asked RAC to take a visionary look at the future of library services and to develop a set of innovative policy recommendations to improve library services to the people of New York State.” Some of the topics that RAC will address as part of the new statewide plan include: - Equitable library service for all New Yorkers; - Projections of service needs in 2020 and beyond; - Organization and relationship of libraries and library systems; - Financial support for libraries and library systems; - Role of the New York State Library and State Education Department in leading and supporting new directions for library services; and - Visibility and public awareness of libraries and library systems, as a source of lifelong learning and enrichment. In 2000, the Regents adopted* Meeting the Needs of All New Yorkers: Library Service in the New Century*, http://www.nysl.nysed.gov/rcols/finalrpt.htm , the current plan for statewide library services. It has been over 10 years since that plan was enacted and adopted as statewide policy for libraries by the Board of Regents. A draft status report on implementation of the 2000 statewide plan is posted at http://www.nysl.nysed.gov/rcols/2010.htm . The Regents Advisory Council on Libraries works with the officers of the State Education Department in developing a comprehensive statewide library and information policy, and makes recommendations to the Regents concerning the implementation of the program. The Council is broadly representative of libraries and statewide constituencies served by the New York State Library. For more information about the Regents Advisory Council, visit the State Library’s website at: * http://www.nysl.nysed.gov/libdev/adviscns/rac/index.html*. Any questions about the RAC 2020 Vision Process and this call for input may be sent to John Hammond, Chair, RAC 2020 Vision Planning Taskforce at john(a)nnyln.org or to Bridget Quinn-Carey, Chair, Regents Advisory Council on Libraries at quinncarey(a)hotmail.com. *I am grateful to you for your consideration of this request. The members of the RAC are welcoming your assistance and support.* John Monahan * * John P. Monahan, Director *[image: New PNWlogo_lrg]* * School Library System* 200 BOCES Drive Yorktown Heights, NY 10598 914-248-2321 FAX: 914-248-2419 jmonahan(a)pnwboces.org http://pnwboces.org/library/default.htm -- chirp elt Dr. Thomas T. Surprenant Professor & Acting Chair/Director Queens College Graduate School of Library & Information Studies

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Gslisadjuncts Fwd: [glisann] CURRICULUM SPACE EVENTS (ORIENTATIONS FOR 709 & 795 AND OTHER EVENTS)
by Claudia Perry 06 Apr '11

06 Apr '11

Begin forwarded message: > From: Bridget.Kavanagh(a)qc.cuny.edu > Date: April 5, 2011 12:20:41 PM EDT > To: GLISANN(a)lists.qc.cuny.edu > Subject: [glisann] CURRICULUM SPACE EVENTS (ORIENTATIONS FOR 709 & > 795 AND OTHER EVENTS) > > > Dear Students: > > Please see below a list of the upcoming Curriculum Space events: > > Name/Event Date Time Location > Curriculum Space Event > Specialized Libraries & Alternate Careers Thursday, 4/7/11 5:45 > until 7:00 pm President Conf. Rm #1 > 5th Floor Rosenthal Library > Curriculum Space Event > School Library Day Thursday, 4/7/11 5:45 until 7:00 pm Rosenthal 257 > Curriculum Space Event > 709 Orientation > (Must be registered for 709 or planning to register) Monday, > 4/11/11 5:45 until 7:00 pm President Conf. Rm #2 > 5th Floor Rosenthal Library > Curriculum Space Event – > 795 Orientation > (Must be registered for 795 or planning to register) Tuesday, > 5/3/11 5:45 until 7:00 pm President Conf. Rm #2 > 5th Floor Rosenthal Library > Curriculum space event > SAA Meeting Tuesday, 5/3/11 5:45 until 7:00 pm > > > > The “Curriculum Space” is from 5:45 to 7:00 PM. The “Curriculum > Space” is a time set aside for activities for our students > designated by the GSLIS faculty. . On that day, early classes will > end at 5:45 (instead of 6:30) and late classes will begin at 7:15 > (instead of 6:40 > > > Bridget Kavanagh > GSLIS Office > Tel: 718-997-3790 > Fax:718-997-3797 > Bridget.Kavanagh(a)qc.cuny.edu > Queens College > Graduate School of Library and Information Studies > 65-30 Kissena Boulevard > Benjamin Rosenthal Library Room #254 > Flushing, New York 11367 > > _______________________________________________ > glisann mailing list > glisann(a)lists.qc.cuny.edu > To unsubscribe or change your preferences goto http://lists.qc.cuny.edu/mailman/listinfo/glisann

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Gslisadjuncts Fwd: [glisann] Reminder 709 Orientation
by Claudia Perry 04 Apr '11

04 Apr '11

Begin forwarded message: > From: colleen cool <colleen.cool(a)gmail.com> > Date: April 3, 2011 9:51:56 PM EDT > To: glisann(a)lists.qc.cuny.edu > Subject: [glisann] Reminder 709 Orientation > > This is a reminder that there will be an orientation for fall 2011 > 709 students > to be held during the curriculum space on Monday April 11. Room > location will be announced. > > C. Cool > > -- > Colleen Cool, Ph.D. > Associate Professor > Graduate Advisor > Graduate School of Library & Information Studies > Queens College, City University of New York > Flushing, N.Y. 11367 > > Phone: 718 997-3790 > email: ccool(a)qc.edu; colleen.cool(a)gmail.com > > > _______________________________________________ > glisann mailing list > glisann(a)lists.qc.cuny.edu > To unsubscribe or change your preferences goto http://lists.qc.cuny.edu/mailman/listinfo/glisann

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Gslisadjuncts Fwd: [glisann] Curriculum Space - Building Libraries in Africa
by Claudia Perry 04 Apr '11

04 Apr '11

Begin forwarded message: > From: Linda Cooper <lzcooper(a)gmail.com> > Date: April 4, 2011 10:12:01 AM EDT > To: glisann(a)lists.qc.cuny.edu > Cc: Susan Hess <shess220(a)gmail.com>, Elizabeth Basileo <libraryliz14(a)yahoo.com > >, Thomas Surprenant <Thomas.Surprenant(a)qc.cuny.edu>, Donna > Rosenblum <drosenblum(a)sewanhaka.k12.ny.us>, ahanin(a)beaconschool.org > Subject: [glisann] Curriculum Space - Building Libraries in Africa > > > On Thursday, April 7, 2011, the GSLIS will offer a very special > Curriculum Space event in honor of School Library Month. > > GSLIS alumni and library media specialists Ann Hanin (Beacon School) > and Donna Rosenblum (Floral Park Memorial High School) will speak > about their involvement in the creation and operation of libraries > in Tanzania and Kenya. A question and answer session will follow the > presentation. > > This Curriculum Space will be held in Room 257 between 5:45 and > 7:15. All Welcome! > > Many thanks to Susan Hess for arranging for this Curriculum Space! > > > -- > Linda Cooper, PhD, MLS, MSEd > Associate Professor > Graduate Advisor LMS & Coordinator LMS Programs > Graduate School of Library and Information Studies > Queens College, CUNY > Flushing, NY > > _______________________________________________ > glisann mailing list > glisann(a)lists.qc.cuny.edu > To unsubscribe or change your preferences goto http://lists.qc.cuny.edu/mailman/listinfo/glisann

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