November 2012 - gslisadjuncts@lists.qc.cuny.edu

Gslisadjuncts Fwd: gslisfac For the future
by Claudia Perry 30 Nov '12

30 Nov '12

My apologies; it appears that the address for the Adjunct listserv was incorrect. Sorry for the duplication. cp Begin forwarded message: > From: Claudia Perry <c2perry(a)nyc.rr.com> > Date: November 30, 2012 6:34:10 PM EST > To: Roberta.Brody(a)qc.cuny.edu > Cc: James Marcum <james.marcum(a)qc.cuny.edu>, gslisfac(a)lists.qc.cuny.edu > , glisadjuncts(a)lists.qc.cuny.edu, Susan Hess <shess220(a)gmail.com>, > Nick H Buron <Nick.H.Buron(a)queenslibrary.org> > Subject: Re: gslisfac For the future > > Dear colleagues, > > I was delighted to learn of Dr. Brody's work with her students in > the Competitive Intelligence class regarding a competitive > assessment for the GSLIS, and look forward to additional details. I > fully concur that this needs to be part of the "comprehensive > planning process" which clearly must involve all of our key > stakeholders. > > I also would like to remind us all of the important work done by our > Advisory Board in the winter and spring of 2011, as part of our > preparations for the Program Presentation to the External Review > Panel for the ERP visit in October 2012. This was an essential part > of the planning process we documented in our self-study, and was > coordinated by the Board's Co-Chairs, Susan Hess and Nick Buron > (Many thanks to you both!) I realize that at this point, the > information is not as current as it might be, but it suggests the > directions that experienced Advisory Board members, and more recent > graduates, felt were important at that point in time. The process > included a well-attended in-person session in January 2011, > supplemented by comments submitted electronically. The rather large > volume of feedback collected was prioritized through subsequent e- > mail interactions in which most Board members participated. > > The full summary report is attached; I list below the most salient > points which might inform our discussion. Technology skills and > creative approaches to the future role of information professionals > appear to be a strong emphasis in both groups, which supports Dr. > Chelton's and Dr. Cool's earlier comments. (sorry about the > formatting issues...) > > Thanks for the opportunity to contribute to this important discussion. > > cp > > Experienced Group (numbers mean how many selected this issue) > > > 2. What skill sets would you like to see in new employees? > > 1. Strong interpersonal, collaboration, networking, advocacy & > public relations skills - 13 > > 2. Technology skills applications, school library media, > blogs, basic Excel, smartboards, e-readers, IM, text, social > network, and the use of mobile devicesand where they fit into the > information landscape; able to adapt to new technologies - 12 > > 3. Basic communication skills not just MS office but effective > writing & presentation skills (not just reading PPT slides; being > able to engage others; ability to articulate the issues) - 7 > > 4. Grant writing skills & project management - 7 > > 5. Customer service training cultures, attitudes, problem > people - 5 > > 6. Flexibility in how to be a librarian (e.g. be a roving > librarian rather than behind the desk, kiosks outside the library) - 5 > > 7. Broad ideas about where they may be workingthe > transformation of the concepts of information management, new models > of reference service, what an information specialist might be in the > future - 5 > > 3. How can we better prepare our students to meet the needs of 21st > century information professionals? > > 1. Update 21st c. curriculum; build the use of technology and > digital resources into every class, so that they become facile and > flexible in their integration of technology into the library > learning environment - 13 > > 2. More creative thinking assignments; push thinking outside the > box - 11 > > 3. Awareness of developments in the field; instill a > professional attitude of continuous learning, so that they read and > change their practice based on new research studies, professional > journal articles, and technology updates; connect with peers in > communities of practice for support and to create new products - 10 > > 4. Cant have enough assignments on writing/presentation/papers; > greater emphasis on publication (especially for future academic > librarians) - 6 > > 5. But, internships are essential! Increased communication > between GSLIS and internship site supervisors would be helpful - 6 > > 6. Go beyond asking them to work in groups to having them > simultaneously analyze the collaborative process, so that they > develop the ability to collaborate with a wide variety of colleagues > - 4 > > 7. GSLIS/LIB(QC) and other library settings teaching Lib > experimental learning (like the Teaching Archives); expand > practical learning opportunities, not just the internship; library > as teaching laboratory - 4 > > More Recent Graduate Group (numbers mean how many selected this issue) > 1. What were the most important things you learned at the QC > GSLIS? > > 1. Exposure to all aspects of librarianship - 8 > > 2. Broad overview of current state of the field - 7 > > 3. Learning from practitioners - 6 > > 4. How to do a reference interview - 6 > > 5. Practical experience, in class and internship - 5 > > 6. Socialization into the field - 4 > > 7. Mentoring from professors - 4 > > 8. How to handle reference sources - 4 > > 9. Writing grants - 4 > > (More than 7 responses are listed above since 4 items were chosen > by 4 people). > > 2. What could we have done to make your education more > meaningful/valuable? > > 1. More active career placement - 6 > > 2. Hands on experience (different internships, shadowing?) - 6 > > 3. More technology - 5 > > 4. Career skills workshop - 5 > > 5. Archives Technology- XML, EAD, AT - 4 > > 6. Use QC library - 4 > > 7. Right level of technology - 4 > > 3. What skills did you learn at QC GSLIS that help you in your > current position? > > 1. Writing, analysis and research skills - 10 > > 2. Presentation skills (practice, emphasis as skill) - 8 > > 3. Professionalism - 7 > > 4. Ethical librarianship - 7 > > 5. Preservation - 4 > > 6. Public speaking - 4 > > 7. Pedagogy/instruction - 3 > > > > > > > > On Nov 29, 2012, at 9:09 PM, Roberta.Brody(a)qc.cuny.edu wrote: > > >> It is exciting and important to envision what we would want for >> our future, both as a Graduate School and as a Department in the >> Social Sciences Division. My 'short answer' is that we must make >> our next choices fit with needs of our "audience" and potential >> student pool and that this decision needs to be a part of the >> "cohesive planning process" which our accreditors have recently >> demanded; which might not necessarily be what our own hearts may >> desire. >> >> My "long answer" is that last year, as their final project, >> members of my Competitive Intelligence class (LBSCI 787) conducted >> a rudimentary competitive assessment for the GSLIS and presented it >> in an experiential learning "mock business meeting" which both Jim >> Marcum and Provost Stellar attended! Since then, I have been >> working on a detailed competitive analysis and will be joined >> shortly in this work by one of the students who took that course. >> "If you build it, they will come" is a thing of the past in the >> competitive struggle for students in the NY metropolitan area. As >> Chair of the GSLIS next semester, it is my intention to add 'client >> side' information to this assessment, so Jim's efforts here will be >> most useful as part of the input we are collecting. >> >> Roberta Brody PhD >> Professor >> Graduate School of Library and Information Studies >> Queens College, City University of New York >> Roberta.Brody(a)QC.cuny.edu (work) >> bobbybrody(a)aol.com (home) >> 718 997-3790 >> >> >> -----<gslisfac-bounces(a)lists.qc.cuny.edu> wrote: ----- >> To: <gslisfac(a)lists.qc.cuny.edu>, <glisadjuncts(a)lists.qc.cuny.edu> >> From: >> Sent by: >> Date: 11/28/2012 04:02PM >> Cc: <glisadjuncts(a)lists.qc.cuny.edu> >> Subject: gslisfac For the future >> >> Teaching colleagues and advisory council, >> >> As a result of an 'active' conversation at the social science >> division >> chairs meeting today, the acting Dean asked each of us to think >> about the following scenario: >> We have control of our "lines" as now exist. (And we'll likely have >> another retirement within a few years in addition to Dr. Suprenant.) >> Thinking of the future of the profession, what type of 'hires' would >> we want/need? What skills, expertise would be most beneficial for >> the program? >> A short rationale would be appropriate; I would need this information >> by early next week (early Dec) in order to make our case. >> I can't guarantee anything concrete will result from this effort, but >> I think it important that we give it our best shot. It certainly >> will be >> very valuable information for the School in any event. >> >> Thanks for you time and good thoughts, >> >> Jim Marcum >> >> James W. Marcum, PhD, MSLS >> Professor and Chair >> GSLIS >> >> >> ----------------------------------------------------------------------- >> This communication (including any attachments) is intended solely >> for the >> recipient(s) named above and may contain information that is >> confidential, >> privileged or legally protected. Any unauthorized use or >> dissemination of >> this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this >> communication in error, please immediately notify the sender by >> return >> email message and delete all copies of the original communication. >> Thank >> you for your cooperation. >> >> _______________________________________________ >> gslisfac mailing list >> gslisfac(a)lists.qc.cuny.edu >> http://lists.qc.cuny.edu/mailman/listinfo/gslisfac >> >> >> ----------------------------------------------------------------------- >> This communication (including any attachments) is intended solely >> for the >> recipient(s) named above and may contain information that is >> confidential, >> privileged or legally protected. Any unauthorized use or >> dissemination of >> this communication is strictly prohibited. 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Gslisadjuncts Fwd: Register now! ACRL/NY Annual Symposium "Cultivating Entrepeneurship in Academic Libraries"
by Claudia Perry 27 Nov '12

27 Nov '12

Begin forwarded message: > *** Please excuse cross-postings*** > ACRL/NY Annual Symposium “Cultivating Entrepreneurship in Academic > Libraries” > Friday, December 7, 2012 > Academic librarians are under tremendous pressure to adapt to > changes in technology, declining budgets, “re-skilling,” and > cultural or institutional expectations. Through necessity and > ingenuity, some librarians are adapting by seeking out new > opportunities for collaboration, innovation and creative service > offerings that meet our users’ evolving needs with limited > resources. At ACRL/NY’s 31st annual symposium, we will explore how > academic librarians can actively promote risk-taking and develop an > entrepreneurial and intrapreneurial approach to service. > Speakers: > · Steven J. Bell, president of ACRL, 2012-2013, and > Associate University Librarian for Research and Instructional > Services at Temple University, will talk about how to create a > library culture that encourages entrepreneurship; > > · Naomi House, founder and publisher of the popular webzine > and jobs list INALJ.com (I Need a Library Job), will talk about the > importance of staying true to your own vision when creating a new > service; > > · Prof. Stephanie Walker, Chief Librarian & Executive > Director of Academic IT for Brooklyn College, will present a case > study of how and why her library embarked on a revenue-generating > scheme with some eye-opening results; > > · Lisa Carlucci Thomas, librarian, writer, and speaker on > evolving mobile and social technologies, will talk about using > experimentation, evaluation and creativity to adapt and deliver > strategies that surprise, delight and inspire; > > · Maureen Sullivan, current president of the American > Library Association, educator and consultant will talk about > creating a culture of innovation and what it takes to foster risk- > taking, as well as what individuals can do to become more > entrepreneurial in their practice > > Space is limited so register now to ensure your place. Come join the > conversation! > ***Please go to the symposium website and click on the > ‘Registration’ tab to access the links to online registration credit > card or PayPal.*** > http://acrlnysymp2012.wordpress.com/ > Pricing is as follows: > (Non-members: Save $10 on Symposium registration by becoming a > member of ACRL/NY for 2013. > Current members: Renew your membership for 2013 now) > Symposium registration fees: > $100: ACRL/NY current member > $110: non-member > $50: Library school student or retiree > Requests for cancellations received in writing before November 30th, > 2012 will be refunded in full. No cancellations will be accepted > over the phone, and no refunds will be given for "no shows." > Requests for cancellation submitted after November 30th, 2012, will > not be refunded. Substitutions may be submitted in writing until > Wednesday, December 5th, 2012. > Membership fees: > Current member of ACRL national: $25 > Non-member of ACRL national: $35 > Library/information science student or Retiree: $10 > Symposium Location: > The William and Anita Newman Vertical Campus Conference Center > > Baruch College > > 55 Lexington Avenue (at 24th Street) Room 14-220 (14th floor) > > New York, NY > > > > We hope to see you there! > Sincerely, > > Carrie Netzer Wajda > ACRL/NY 2012 Symposium Chair >

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Gslisadjuncts LBSCI 709 & 795 Orientations - Tues. 12/04/12
by QC_GSLIS＠qc.cuny.edu 27 Nov '12

27 Nov '12

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Gslisadjuncts Fwd: [Socrates] [QC Adjuncts] Adjunct Appreciation Holiday Party - Dec. 19 at 3:30-5:00pm
by Claudia Perry 26 Nov '12

26 Nov '12

Claudia A. Perry, MLS, Ph.D Associate Professor Graduate School of Library and Information Studies Queens College, CUNY Flushing, NY 11367 c2perry(a)nyc.rr.com Begin forwarded message: > From: Fei-Wen Pirovolikos <Fei-Wen.Pirovolikos(a)qc.cuny.edu> > Date: November 26, 2012 3:02:07 PM EST > To: "socrates(a)lists.qc.cuny.edu" <socrates(a)lists.qc.cuny.edu> > Subject: [Socrates] [QC Adjuncts] Adjunct Appreciation Holiday Party > - Dec. 19 at 3:30-5:00pm > > Please join us at an Adjunct Appreciation party. Faculty (both full- > time and part-time), students, and staff: all are welcome! An RSVP > link is listed below. For questions, please emailrowena.li(a)qc.cuny.edu > or fei-wen.pirovolikos(a)qc.cuny.edu. > > From: qc-adjuncts(a)googlegroups.com [qc-adjuncts(a)googlegroups.com] on > behalf of Rowena Li [rowenali99(a)gmail.com] > Sent: Friday, November 16, 2012 10:02 AM > To: qc-adjuncts(a)googlegroups.com > Subject: [QC Adjuncts] Adjunct Appreciation Holiday Party - Dec. 19 > > Dear QC Adjunct Faculty, > > The Center for Teaching and Learning and the Adjunct Events > Committee are hosting an Adjunct Appreciation Holiday Party for > faculty to meet and talk about our teaching experience in the Fall > semester, tips on making up time lost to Hurricane Sandy, or any > other topics that concern QC Adjuncts. > > Date: Wednesday, December 19, 2012 > Time: 3:30-5:00PM > Location: CEP Hall (Temp 2), Room 2 (by Field 7 Parking Lot). > > Please note that the talk on Grading Student Writing, previously > scheduled on December 3, has been cancelled. > > Please RSVP by December 10th at http://tinyurl.com/adjunct- > party-19Dec, so we can get a head count for ordering refreshments. > > We hope to see everyone on December 19th! > > > _______________________________________________ > Socrates mailing list > Socrates(a)lists.qc.cuny.edu > To unsubscribe or change your preferences goto http://lists.qc.cuny.edu/mailman/listinfo/socrates

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Gslisadjuncts GSLIS Curriculum Space - Tues. 12/04/12
by QC_GSLIS＠qc.cuny.edu 26 Nov '12

26 Nov '12

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Gslisadjuncts Fwd: [imagelib] Articles to share--Copyright
by Claudia Perry 25 Nov '12

25 Nov '12

Begin forwarded message: > From: "Christine L. Sundt" <csundt(a)mindspring.com> > Date: November 24, 2012 5:48:30 PM EST > To: "Christine L. Sundt" <csundt(a)gmail.com> > Subject: [imagelib] Articles to share > Reply-To: imagelib(a)list.arizona.edu > > http://copyright.columbia.edu/copyright/2011/06/27/copyright-museums-and-li… > > In case you have not yet seen this through other channels, I would > like to recommend this site which includes a recently published > article and excellent overview of museum policies, art images, and > copyright, a study by Kenneth D. Crews (http://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=2120210# > #). > > Comments to share with all of us would be most welcomed. > > Christine L. Sundt, Editor > Visual Resources: An International Journal of Documentation > PO Box 5316 > Eugene OR 97405-0316 - USA > phone: 541.485.1420 > VR Web site: http://www.mindspring.com/~sundt-vr/ > csundt(at)mindspring(dot)com or > csundt(at)gmail(dot)com > _______________________________ > > > VR 28:3 (September 2012) > http://www.tandfonline.com/toc/gvir20/current >

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Gslisadjuncts Fwd: [Socrates] Faculty Lunch on Experiential Learning, 12/13/12, Q-Side lounge, RSVP
by Claudia Perry 23 Nov '12

23 Nov '12

Begin forwarded message: > From: <Grace.Davie(a)qc.cuny.edu> > Date: November 21, 2012 5:02:07 PM EST > To: <Socrates(a)lists.qc.cuny.edu> > Subject: [Socrates] Faculty Lunch on Experiential Learning, > 12/13/12, Q-Side lounge, RSVP > > > Dear Colleagues, > > You are invited to join faculty from around Queens College for a > lively, interactive lunchtime workshop on experiential education. > Michael Krasner (Political Science) will model an interactive role- > play on how to prepare for a lobbying visit. Nathalia Glickman > Holtzman (Biology) will demonstrate hands-on learning exercises > suitable for very large classes. Come meet your colleagues and > share your thoughts on teaching experientially. > > Event: Experiential Learning luncheon, December 13, 2012 > Date: Thursday, December 13, 2012 > Time: 12:15 - 1:30 pm > Location: Q-Side Lounge, Dining Hall > > Please help us plan the refreshments by completing this RSVP: http://tinyurl.com/exped-13Dec2012 > This luncheon is sponsored by the Office of the Provost at the > request of a group of faculty who gathered over the summer to > discuss simulations, internship courses, civic engagement, and > various approaches to participatory teaching. > > We would now like to bring more faculty into this ongoing > conversation about experiential learning at Queens College. The > format of the lunch will allow ample time for discussion and peer-to- > peer feedback. > > Hope to see you there! > > Best wishes, > Grace > > Grace Davie > Department of History > Queens College-CUNY > Powdermaker Hall, Room 352WW > 65-30 Kissena Blvd. > Flushing, NY 11367 > tel: 718-997-5350 ext. 5381 > > > ----------------------------------------------------------------------- > This communication (including any attachments) is intended solely > for the > recipient(s) named above and may contain information that is > confidential, > privileged or legally protected. Any unauthorized use or > dissemination of > this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this > communication in error, please immediately notify the sender by return > email message and delete all copies of the original communication. > Thank > you for your cooperation. > > _______________________________________________ > Socrates mailing list > Socrates(a)lists.qc.cuny.edu > To unsubscribe or change your preferences goto http://lists.qc.cuny.edu/mailman/listinfo/socrates

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Gslisadjuncts Fwd: [nyla-members] Long Term Care Insurance for NYLA Members
by Mary K Chelton 22 Nov '12

22 Nov '12

fyi, Mary K.Chelton Begin forwarded message: > From: Cara Longobardi <Marketing(a)nyla.org> > Subject: [nyla-members] Long Term Care Insurance for NYLA Members > Date: November 19, 2012 2:14:14 PM EST > To: This electronic discussion list serves members of the New York Library Association <nyla-members(a)lm.list.nyla.org> > Reply-To: This electronic discussion list serves members of the New York Library Association <nyla-members(a)lm.list.nyla.org> > > The New York Library Association has approved a discounted Long Term Care Insurance Program to be offered to its members and their family members. > > This program is designed to help protect you, your family and your retirement security. Protection is available should you need care at home, in an assisted living facility, or nursing home. > > To request information on this program click HERE (http://www.nyltcb.com/nyla) or call (800) 695-8224, ext. 154. > > This program offers special discounts not available to the general public for you and your family members including: > > *spouse > *parents > *grandparents > > If you would like to forward this to a family member please feel free to do so. > > P.S. Don’t forget to ask about the tax benefits of Long Term Care insurance > > > > Cara Longobardi > Marketing and Communications Manager > > New York Library Association > 6021 State Farm Road > Guilderland, NY 12084 > p: 518-432.6952 x105 > f: 518.427.1697 > marketing(a)nyla.org > www.nyla.org > > > > > *You are subscribed to this listserv as part of your membership in the New York Library Association (NYLA).* **To unsubscribe, please send an email to info(a)nyla.org ** ***Please note: Unsubscribing will prevent you from receiving notices sent from the NYLA office to the listserv. *** > >

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Gslisadjuncts Fwd: [Socrates] Tech ways to help recover lost instructional time
by Claudia Perry 15 Nov '12

15 Nov '12

Begin forwarded message: > From: "Eva Fernandez" <Eva.Fernandez(a)qc.cuny.edu> > Date: November 15, 2012 11:16:00 AM EST > To: "socrates(a)lists.qc.cuny.edu" <socrates(a)lists.qc.cuny.edu> > Subject: [Socrates] Tech ways to help recover lost instructional time > > Greetings, > > The CTL tech team has put together a set of suggestions for using > technology to make up time lost to extreme weather, and have made > the suggestions available online: > > http://teachlearn.commons.gc.cuny.edu/?page_id=966 > > I hope you find the suggestions useful. Please share this with > colleagues, and consider adding to it with your own > recommendations. The document also includes contact information for > the CTL Instructional Technologists, who are available to help. > > Best wishes, > Eva. > > Eva M. Fernández > Assistant Vice Provost > Director, Center for Teaching & Learning > Queens College, City University of New York > http://people.qc.cuny.edu/faculty/efernandez | http://www.qc.cuny.edu/ctl > > _______________________________________________ > Socrates mailing list > Socrates(a)lists.qc.cuny.edu > To unsubscribe or change your preferences goto http://lists.qc.cuny.edu/mailman/listinfo/socrates

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Gslisadjuncts Fwd: [nyla-members] NYLA Announces Approval of School Librarian Evaluation Rubric by State Education Department
by Linda Cooper 07 Nov '12

07 Nov '12

---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Cara Longobardi <Marketing(a)nyla.org> Date: Mon, Oct 1, 2012 at 3:00 PM Subject: [nyla-members] NYLA Announces Approval of School Librarian Evaluation Rubric by State Education Department To: This electronic discussion list serves members of the New York Library Association <nyla-members(a)lm.list.nyla.org> *NYLA Announces Approval of School Librarian Evaluation Rubric by State Education Department * * * *Albany, NY * The New York State Library Association is pleased to announce that the New York State Department of Education (SED) has approved “School Librarian Evaluation Rubric”. The tool provides guidance to school districts in evaluating the performance of school librarians in support of the newly mandated Annual Professional Performance Review (APPR) process.*** * ** ** The rubric was developed in partnership between the Section of School Librarians (SSL) of NYLA and the School Library Systems Association (SLSA). The team worked for over a year on the development of the document, which underwent multiple revisions prior to final SED approval.*** * ** ** “We are excited to be able to provide this resource to schools across New York State, and believe it is the most accurate tool available for evaluating school librarians,” stated NYLA Executive Director Jeremy Johannesen.**** ** ** The “School Librarian Evaluation Rubric” can be found online on the SED website at:**** http://usny.nysed.gov/rttt/teachers-leaders/practicerubrics/Docs/nyla-rubri… **** ** ** The following individuals were instrumental in the development of the tool:* *** Paige Jaeger **** Pam Berger**** Pauline Herr**** Jen Henry**** Sara Kelly Johns**** Sue Kowalski**** Susan Polos**** Mary Ratzer **** Fran Roscello**** Kathy Spitzer **** Barbara Stripling**** Danielle Yeomans **** ** ** The Bedford Central School District Librarians and their Assistant Superintendent, Andrew Patrick, were also integral to the project: **** Rina Baldo**** Vikki Bradley**** Nancy Brown**** Tom Carrigan**** Linda Galassi**** Susan Ackerman Leibowitz**** Lesley Levine**** ** ** ** ** ** ** **You are subscribed to this listserv as part of your membership in the New York Library Association (NYLA).* * ***To unsubscribe, please send an email to info(a)nyla.org ** * ****Please note: Unsubscribing will prevent you from receiving notices sent from the NYLA office to the listserv. *** * -- Linda Cooper, PhD, MLS, MSEd Associate Professor Graduate Advisor LMS Coordinator LMS Programs Graduate School of Library and Information Studies Queens College Flushing, NY

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