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Gslisadjuncts Draft CET agenda
by Claudia Perry 30 Apr '15

30 Apr '15

Curriculum/Ed Tech Committee Meeting April 30, 2015 Draft Agenda 1:00 pm 1. Call to order 2. Approval of agenda 3. Approval of draft minutes of Curriculum/Ed Tech Committee, March 18, 2015 4. Update on MLS/MA joint degree program 5. Update on Admissions 6. Update on summer internships 7. Syllabus issues a. Minor change of course description of LBSCI 721: Advanced Technical Services—tabled until Fall 2015 b. Printing of 2015 course listings/Graduate Bulletin & pre-reqs/co-reqs—Need for follow-up c. Clerical errors found for course pre-/co-reqs on CUNYFirst (LBSCI 752, possibly others—need for follow-up 8. Formal change in title of the Certificate in Archives and Preservation of Cultural Materials; still listed as Certificates in Archives, Records Management and Preservation in Registrar and Grad Admissions –need for follow-up 9. “Areas of Concentration” document-to be addressed after classes end 10. Software issues relating to student access to Office 365 in the Cloud and longer-term issues of faculty access to same version of s/w as students—(status of follow-up with CIO Claudia Colber) 11. Possible revision of course description for LBSCI 752: Digital Preservation 12. Workforce Development Initiative Request for Proposals 13. Other issues 14. Next meeting? 15. Move to adjourn CETdraftagenda43015.docx Appendices: Draft minutes of March 18, 2015

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Gslisadjuncts New course description for 721 - Advanced Technical Services
by Colleen Cool 29 Apr '15

29 Apr '15

Students who are still planning their fall 2015 schedules: Please see the proposed new course description for LBSCI 721 - Advanced Technical Services. This course will be of great value to students working in academic and public libraries in particular. For further information, you may contact Professor Evelyn Behar (Evelyn.behar(a)qc.cuny.edu) Proposed change to the course description for LBSCI 721 Advanced Technical Services. A study of activities required for enabling access to library resources in various formats. Principal topics are acquisitions, materials processing, preservation, library management systems and the administration of the technical services department. Dr. Cool Director and Chair GSLIS

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Gslisadjuncts Fwd: Dewey Decibels Make Music; Baltimore Libraries Stay Open
by Mary K Chelton 28 Apr '15

28 Apr '15

Syntychia is one of our grads. Mary K. Begin forwarded message: > From: Extra Helping - School Library Journal <sljemail(a)schoollibraryjournal.com> > Subject: Dewey Decibels Make Music; Baltimore Libraries Stay Open > Date: April 28, 2015 at 3:21:04 PM EDT > To: Mary K Chelton <mchelton(a)optonline.net> > Reply-To: Extra Helping - School Library Journal <sljemail(a)schoollibraryjournal.com> > > To view this email as a web page, click here. > > > SLJ.com | A Fuse #8 Production | 100 Scope Notes | Neverending Search | The Digital Shift | Webcasts > > April 28, 2015 > Music and shelter > Sarah Bayliss, Associate Editor > > > Teen librarian Syntychia Kendrick-Samuel wanted to “to transform young adult services…into something with a greater impact on the lives of our teens” when she joined the Uniondale (NY) Public Library more than 10 years ago. Her award-winning programs have included a Broadway dance workshop led by a performer in the musical Stompand a teen vocal group, the Dewey Decibels, coached by professional singers. Learn more, and watch the Dewey Decibels in performance. > > Baltimore schools are closed today, but the city’s Enoch Pratt Free Library is open—providing haven in the area, where protests turned violent following the funeral of Freddie Gray. Stay tuned for additional coverage. > > Submissions are still open for SLJ’s Build Something Bold Award, recognizing creativity in library programming. Check out the guidelines—nominations are being accepted through April 30. > > Top Stories > Baltimore’s Enoch Pratt Public Libraries Remain Open > By Gary Price > > With a state of emergency declared and schools closed citywide Tuesday morning, the Enoch Pratt Free Library has chosen to stay open, providing a hub of comfort and community to all Baltimore neighborhoods, including the ones most affected by the mayhem. > > Read More››› > > Scholastic Sells Ed Tech Business to Focus on Publishing > By Carolyn Sun > Scholastic announced on April 24 that it will sell its education technology and services division to Houghton Mifflin Harcourt for $575 million to focus on its thriving publishing business. > > Read More››› > Teen Dewey Decibels Sing Out at Their Library > By Syntychia Kendrick-Samuel > > A voice-coaching program for teenagers at the Uniondale (NY) Public Library culminates in on-stage performances, high self-esteem, and community pride. > > Read More››› > > > The 2015 Irma Black Award and Cook Prize Winners Announced > By SLJ Staff > > New York’s Bank Street Center for Children’s Literature named Mac Barnett’s Sam and Dave Dig a Hole the winner of its Irma Black Award. Jean Craighead George’s Galápagos George took the Cook Prize. > > Read More››› > Survey Reveals Demographic of SLJ Reviewers > By Kathy Ishizuka > > The vast majority of reviewers for School Library Journal are white (88.8 percent) and female (95 percent), according to a recent survey by the magazine. > > Read More››› > > Folding Your Own: A Minicomics Primer for Librarians > By Brigid Alverson > > What are minicomics? “Good Comics 4 Kids” blogger Brigid Alverson sheds some light on the independently created format, shares tips on how librarians can acquire minicomics for the collection, and suggests ways they can encourage creativity in teens. > > Read More››› > > > > Job Zone utilizes unique job matching technology to help you find for the perfect job (and employers find the perfect candidate), whether you’re actively seeking or just keeping an eye out for your possibilities. Log on today and check out our newest features, including automated job and candidate matches, and email alerts. > > JOB OF THE WEEK > The City of Hickory is seeking a Library Director > A Spoonful of Sugar: History Lessons from Riveting Novels | JLG's Booktalks to Go > By Deborah B. Ford > > These works of historical fiction, selected by Junior Library Guild, expertly blend fact and storytelling, tackling figures such as magician Chung Ling Soo and events such as Operation Pied Piper. > > Read More››› > > > > Famous Chef, Chickens with Superpowers, and Hurricane Katrina Lead the Pack at Random House | 2015 Spring Preview > By Rocco Staino > > Bullying leads to an ecological disaster in Newbery winner Louis Sachar’s Fuzzy Mud, and world-famous chef Marcus Samuelsson pens a young adult version of his autobiography, Make It Messy: My Perfectly Imperfect Life. > > Read More››› > > Blog Spotlight: A Fuse #8 Production > Christian Children’s Literature in the Library: A Quick Accounting > By Elizabeth Bird > > “Great Christian literature for kids that has been reviewed in professional journals is very hard to come by,” writes Betsy Bird. “The need is there, but the reviews are far and few between.” Bird taps author/illustrator Aaron Zenz to discuss the Christian book market. > > Read More››› > > Create a Maker Culture at Your Library > > Build and field-test an educational maker program for your library with guidance from leaders in the field in our 4-week online course: Maker Workshop: Create a Maker Culture at Your Library. > > Learn from experienced librarians and experts in the maker movement how to build a maker program at your library to engage your community and fuel lifelong learning. Whether you’re just getting started or already have a maker program up and running, you’ll gain insights to help push your program to the next level, no matter your budget (from $0 to the sky’s the limit). The 4-week course starts on June 3rd; don’t wait, learn more andregister today! > > Sneak Peek > New Titles from Douglas Florian, Courtney Summers, & Phillip Hoose > By SLJ Staff > > A zany send-up of Star Wars and Star Trek, plus a fanciful dragon tale, are some of the kid-friendly picture books featured in SLJ’s May 2015 issue. Check out the latest sneak peek of May reviews. > > Read More››› > > Blog Spotlight: Good Comics for Kids > DC Launches Super Hero Girls Franchise > By Brigid Alverson > > DC Comics is launching a Super Hero Girls line of toys, digital content, and forthcoming books featuring younger versions of DC's female superheroes and villains who are just discovering their powers, aimed at girls ages six to 12. > > Read More››› > > infoDOCKET > Summer Reading Lists 2015 from ALSC > By Gary Price > > Good news: the 2015 Association for Library Service to Children Summer Reading Lists are available online in PDF form. > > Read More››› > > Blog Spotlight: 100 Scope Notes > Challenge! Create a Book Cover for this Bookless Character > By Travis Jonker > > Last week, Travis Jonker presented the question: who is the little blue wolf on the walls of the children’s sections in Barnes & Noble stores? Update: Nobody knows. So, this week he posts the challenge: create a book cover featuring this character, using the hashtag #LBB. > > Read More››› > > Blog Spotlight: Adult Books 4 Teens > The Unfortunate Importance of Beauty > By Angela Carstensen > > Amanda Filipacchi’s latest novel, The Unfortunate Importance of Beauty, will incite discussion and fulfill readers looking for a satire, a love story, or both. > > Read More››› > > SUBSCRIBE TO SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL > Subscribe today and see firsthand why School Library Journal is the most trusted resource for librarians serving children and teenagers in K-12 and Public libraries. > A subscription to SLJ includes: > Hundreds of reviews of the latest books, multimedia, apps, and reference materials for children and teens > Practical tips and updates on the latest technology and educational trends > Interviews with popular authors and illustrators > Insightful columns by innovative librarians and industry professionals > Get 12 print issues + the iPad Edition + the Online Reviews Database and save 35% off the subscription rate. 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Gslisadjuncts Fwd: ARL Joins New Re:Create Coalition to Promote Balanced Copyright
by Claudia Perry 28 Apr '15

28 Apr '15

Begin forwarded message: > From: "ARL Communications" <commlmgr(a)arl.org> > Subject: ARL Joins New Re:Create Coalition to Promote Balanced Copyright > Date: April 28, 2015 at 9:19:22 AM EDT > To: c2perry(a)nyc.rr.com > Reply-To: commlmgr(a)arl.org > > If you're having trouble viewing this email, you may see it online. > > Share this: > > > ARL Joins New Re:Create Coalition to Promote Balanced Copyright > > > > > > > by Krista Cox | 202-296-2296 | krista(a)arl.org | on April 28, 2015 > > Today, April 28, 2015, ARL joined US technology companies, trade associations, and civil society organizations in the launch of Re:Create, a coalition that promotes balanced copyright policy. A balanced copyright system depends on limitations and exceptions, such as fair use. As technology advances, it is imperative that the copyright law is responsive to these changes, balancing the interests of creators of copyrighted information and products with the interests of users of those products. > Re:Create promotes and defends the important balance of copyright. ARL’s member institutions, as well as the general public, depend on balanced copyright that includes robust limitations and exceptions. A balanced system ensures that copyright does not limit or impede new and valuable technologies and uses. > Fair use is responsive to the quickly evolving technology and has been called the “safety valve” of US copyright law. Fair use also accommodates the First Amendment right to freedom of expression, ensuring that copyright does not prevent freedom of speech. As ARL has shown in an infographic (PDF), fair use is a right, vitally important, for everyone and everywhere. This important doctrine is vital to the economy, innovation, new creativity, learning and education. > Deborah Jakubs, president of ARL said, “The mission of Re:Create squarely comports with the Constitutional rationale for copyright: ‘to promote the progress of science and useful arts.’ ARL is proud to be a member of this coalition, which will work to ensure that copyright law supports this rationale and ensure that the copyright system provides an appropriate balance.” > The Re:Create Coalition launched with the following members: American Library Association, Association of Research Libraries, Center for Democracy & Technology, Computer & Communications Industry Association, Consumer Electronics Association, Electronic Frontier Foundation, Media Democracy Fund, New America’s Open Technology Institute, Public Knowledge, and R Street Institute. > For more information, visit http://www.recreatecoalition.com/. > > The Association of Research Libraries (ARL) is a nonprofit organization of 124 research libraries in the US and Canada. ARL’s mission is to influence the changing environment of scholarly communication and the public policies that affect research libraries and the diverse communities they serve. ARL pursues this mission by advancing the goals of its member research libraries, providing leadership in public and information policy to the scholarly and higher education communities, fostering the exchange of ideas and expertise, facilitating the emergence of new roles for research libraries, and shaping a future environment that leverages its interests with those of allied organizations. ARL is on the web at http://www.arl.org/. > > > > > > > ARL® 21 Dupont Circle NW #800 ● Washington, DC 20036 ● Phone: (202) 296-2296 ● www.arl.org > © Association of Research Libraries > > > This email was sent to c2perry(a)nyc.rr.com. To ensure that you continue receiving our emails, > please add us to your address book or safe list. > > manage your preferences | opt out using TrueRemove® > > Got this as a forward? Sign up to receive our future emails. > >

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Gslisadjuncts Donation to charity in honor of Bridget's sister
by colleen cool 28 Apr '15

28 Apr '15

Dear faculty, If you wish to make a donation to the Multiple Sclerosis Society in honor of Bridget's sister Mary, you may do so individually through the link provided below, or through a group donation from GSLIS as a whole (suggested donation $15.00, please contact me). Colleen *From:* Catherine Kavanagh [mailto:crkavanagh@gmail.com] *Sent:* Monday, April 27, 2015 1:44 PM *To:* Bridget Kavanagh *Subject:* Monica is raising money for Multiple Sclerosis Society - please support them on JustGiving Hello You can help Monica McAteer raise money for this great cause by donating directly to their fundraising page - http://www.justgiving.com/Monica-McAteer. JustGiving sends your donation straight to Multiple Sclerosis Society and automatically reclaims Gift Aid if you are a UK taxpayer, so your donation is worth even more. Thank you for your support! -- Colleen Cool, Ph.D. Professor Director and Chair 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

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Gslisadjuncts Please help -FW: Job listing
by Colleen Cool 28 Apr '15

28 Apr '15

Faculty, One of our alums has reached out with an exciting opening as Library Director (see message below). Let's put our heads together to see if we can suggest a suitable candidate or two. Colleen ________________________________ From: James Kemp [JKemp(a)PolyPrep.org] Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2015 10:08 AM To: Colleen Cool Subject: Job listing Dear Dr. Cool, Jim Kemp, here—(one of your former students). I have fond memories of my time at Queens College, and especially the courses I took with you. I see that you are now Director and Chair of the GSLIS program. Congratulations! That makes me feel even better about my dear alma mater. I’m retiring after 16 years at Poly Prep Country Day School in Brooklyn, which means that come September there will be an opening for the position of Library Director (Middle and Upper School) who would also serve as the Upper School librarian. The school administrators want someone with an MLS and at least 5 years of experience in the field, preferably in a comparable private school setting. They do not require NYS teacher/librarian certification, but would prefer a candidate with classroom teaching experience—a history teaching background would be a big plus. I was hoping that the stars might align and you would know of a perfect someone who fits the above professional profile and is currently looking for a new position. If I’m totally off base in my assumption, could you direct me to the person or persons at QC who might be able to put me in touch with likely candidates? All the best, Jim Kemp

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Gslisadjuncts Interest in LBSCI 752: Dig Pres in Spring 2015? Please consider LBSCI 736: Records Mgt
by Claudia Perry 27 Apr '15

27 Apr '15

Interested in the Spring offering of LBSCI 752: Digital Preservation? LBSCI 736: Records Management is highly recommended as a prerequisite for this iteration of the course. LBSCI 736 is scheduled for Thursdays at 6:40 in the Murphy Center and will be taught by Prof. Lauren Barnes. LBSCI 736.Records Management. 3 hr.; 3 cr. Prereq.: LBSCI 700, 701, 703. Examines the theories and practices of modern records management both in routine and non-routine organizational procedures and situations. Contemporary records and information management (RIM) focuses on traditional and on electronic records; approaching their management (storage, retrieval, access, disposal) by evaluating the record’s life cycle as a whole. These processes are performed in the context of legal requirements, system architecture, industry standards and organizational guidelines. LBSCI 752. Digital Preservation. 3 hrs.; 3 cr. Prereq.: LBSCI 700, 701, 702, 703; or permission of the instructor. Complementing LBSCI 733: Preservation of Cultural Heritage Materials, this course examines the theory, tools/technologies and issues associated with the long-term retention, preservation and accessibility of material digitally born or subsequently digitized/reformatted. Topics covered will include the characteristics of digital media, standards and quality control, digital asset management, and best practices. The role of digital preservation in the process of digital curation will be highlighted. Completion of LBSCI 729: Introduction to Metadata and/or LBSCI 757: Digital Imaging, prior to enrollment, is recommended. The goal is to introduce students to the theoretical, practical and technological aspects of digital preservation and to place preservation in the broader context of digital curation. Claudia A. Perry, MLS, Ph.D Associate Professor Graduate Advisor for Admissions Graduate School of Library and Information Studies Queens College, CUNY Flushing, NY 11367 claudia.perry(a)qc.cuny.edu 718-997-3790

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Gslisadjuncts LBSCI 757: Digital Imaging
by Claudia Perry 27 Apr '15

27 Apr '15

Dear Students, Interested in a hands-on exposure to the theory and practice of scanning, metadata creation, quality control and uploads to an image database representing historical postcards of canals of New York State? Recent contributions to the “Waterways of New York” can be viewed at http://cdm16801.contentdm.oclc.org/cdm/landingpage/collection/imagecoll Previous submissions, posted to the New York Heritage Collections, are available at http://nyheritage.nnyln.net/cdm/search/collection/qcgslis_f06 This course is recommended for students interested in Archives as a pre- or co-requisite to LBSCI 753: Digital Preservation. Past alums of the course have found this to be valuable stepping stone to digital archival positions, as well as useful experience in support of the digitization of local history collections in public libraries. LBSCI 757: Introduction to Digital Imaging This course introduces students to the theoretical and practical aspects of digital imaging, with an emphasis on “Best Practices” and lessons learned from existing digitization projects. Among the topics to be examined are: selection principles, project and workflow planning, digitization of images, file formats, quality control, rights management, metadata, access, funding issues, assessment and evaluation, digital asset management, and preservation. Theoretical concepts will be reinforced through hands-on production experience in digitizing and managing images and/or archival materials. Prerequisites: LBSCI 700, 701, 702 and 703. Please note: Class size is limited to no more than 14 students per section. Instructor: Dr. Thomas Surprenant Wednesdays, 6:40-9:15, Fall 2015, Rosenthal 256 Claudia A. Perry, MLS, Ph.D Associate Professor Graduate Advisor for Admissions Graduate School of Library and Information Studies Queens College, CUNY Flushing, NY 11367 claudia.perry(a)qc.cuny.edu 718-997-3790

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Gslisadjuncts LBSCI 721: Students Interested in Enabling Access to Library Resources in Various Formats
by Claudia Perry 27 Apr '15

27 Apr '15

Dear Students, As those of you who regularly peruse the GSLISJOBSLIST may have noticed, there frequently are jobs posted relating to enabling access to library resources. A revised and updated version of LBSCI 721: Advanced Technical Services is being offered on Thursdays at 6:40 in Fall 2015, taught by Prof. Evelyn Behar. Please note the newly revised description of this course: LBSCI 721.Advanced Technical Services. 3 hr.; 3 cr. Prereq.: LBSCI 700, 701, 702, 703. A study of activities required for enabling access to library resources in various formats. Principal topics are acquisitions, materials processing, preservation, library management systems and the administration of the technical services department. Claudia A. Perry, MLS, Ph.D Associate Professor Graduate Advisor for Admissions Graduate School of Library and Information Studies Queens College, CUNY Flushing, NY 11367 claudia.perry(a)qc.cuny.edu 718-997-3790

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Gslisadjuncts Fwd: QC LISSA 2015-2016 ballot--request for faculty to distribute to classes
by colleen cool 27 Apr '15

27 Apr '15

Dear faculty, Please help out by distributing LISSA ballots in your classes this week. The front office is short staffed and we all need to pitch in. Thank you. The ballot is attached. You need only print out enough for your classes and distribute. See the message below. Colleen ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Becca Worthington <barefoothappybecca(a)gmail.com> Date: Thu, Apr 23, 2015 at 3:51 PM Subject: QC LISSA 2015-2016 ballot--request for faculty to distribute to classes To: Claudia Perry <c2perry(a)nyc.rr.com>, "colleen.cool(a)gmail.com" < colleen.cool(a)gmail.com>, Colleen Cool <Colleen.Cool(a)qc.cuny.edu> Cc: Maeghan Dolan <maeghan.dolan(a)gmail.com>, Penny Kelley < penkelley(a)gmail.com>, Diane Henderson <henders.diane(a)gmail.com>, QC LISSA < qclissa(a)gmail.com> Hi, Dr. Cool & Dr. Perry: I am pleased to say that we have four officers in place to run for 2015-2016 QC LISSA officer positions, and we're thrilled! Last semester you were gracious enough to forward the QC LISSA ballot to the faculty with a request to distribute to students during class and have a student collect them and place them in the QC LISSA mailbox in the GSLIS office, and we were hoping you would be willing to do the same for the 2015-2016 school year. You had included a note that students taking multiple courses should only vote once, and you also had asked Bridget and Amanda if they would be willing to have copies made and asked the faculty to let them know the size of their classes to assist with that, which was great. I have attached the ballot, ready to distribute. Would you be able to help with this again? The student associations are all supposed to have our final votes in by May 1, so I apologize that it's time-pressing, but if it can happen next week that would be ideal. Thank you both! Becca, Maeghan, Diane, and Penny -- Colleen Cool, Ph.D. Professor Director and Chair 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

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