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I want to be in the Spotlight!
Romance in the Library, Part I:
The Pros and Cons
By John B. Harer
In recognition that many celebrate Valentine’s Day this month, Library Worklife will publish the first of a two part discussion of office romances. Author John B. Harer discusses the pros and cons of romances in the library work place. Next month Library Worklife will feature his second article, which explores how some organizations are responding to office romances and also offers advice for employees in an office romance. MORE
Micromanaging or Delegating: What You Believe Is All Important
By Cynthia Kisby
Library Worklife will be featuring articles throughout the year about various aspects of micromanaging. It proved to be a popular topic.
Once an employee has mastered a set of job duties, developed technical proficiency and demonstrated understanding of organizational policies and procedures, the next logical step on the career ladder is promotion to a supervisory position. Unfortunately, the abilities and characteristics that make an outstanding employee may not be the same ones that make an outstanding manager. Sometimes great, task-oriented employees have a hard time shifting gears to develop the people-centered skills that are associated with good supervisors. MORE
ACRL Excellence in Academic Libraries Winners Announced
CHICAGO – The Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) has announced the recipients of the 2009 Excellence in Academic Libraries Award: The Moraine Valley Community College Library, Palos Hills, Ill.; the Wyndham Robertson Library at Hollins University, Roanoke, Va.; and the University of Minnesota Libraries–Twin Cities. Sponsored by ACRL and Blackwell’s Book Services, the award recognizes the staff of a college, university and community college library for programs that deliver exemplary services and resources to further the educational mission of the institution. MORE
ALA Releases Tough Economy Toolkit
CHICAGO – A new, Web-based resource has just been released that will help library advocates make the case for libraries during times of economic downturn. The “Advocating in a Tough Economy” toolkit is available at http://www.ala.org/tougheconomytoolkit. MORE
Gloriana St. Clair Named ACRL Academic/Research Librarian of the Year
CHICAGO – Gloriana St. Clair, dean of university libraries at Carnegie Mellon University, is the 2009 Association of College and Research Libraries’ (ACRL) Academic/Research Librarian of the Year. The award, sponsored by YBP Library Services, recognizes an outstanding member of the library profession who has made a significant national or international contribution to academic/research librarianship and library development. MORE
Proposed State Aid Cuts Could Put St. Paul's Police, Fire, Library and Rec Center Budgets on the Block
Though budget reductions on St. Paul libraries have resulted in a freeze on wages, hiring and retirement incentives, Mayor Chris Coleman is fighting to avoid layoffs. MORE
I want to write about Career Advancement!
AASL Announces Travel Grants For First-Time National Conference Attendees
CHICAGO – The American Association of School Librarians (AASL) is offering 30 grants for travel to its 14th National Conference & Exhibition in Charlotte, N.C., Nov. 5–8, 2009.
The grants for first-time attendees of the conference are sponsored by Bound To Stay Bound Books. Those interested in applying can download the application on the National Conference pages at http://www.ala.org/aasl/charlotte. The deadline for applications will be March 2, 2009.
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I want to write about Certification!
PLA Offers Marketing Workshop for Public Librarians
CHICAGO – The Public Library Association (PLA) is offering public librarians an opportunity to learn practical skills and knowledge that will help them better market their libraries’ programs and services.
The Marketing workshop, taught by Wayne Piper, is scheduled for April 21–22 in Kansas City, Mo., and features an intensive, small group environment. Participants will learn how to draft, implement and measure an effective marketing plan that aligns with their library’s strategic goals.
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I want to write about HR Law!
President Obama Signs Ledbetter Bill
Restored Law Marks Key Moment for Civil Rights
Washington, DC–President Obama signed the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act into law today, reversing the Supreme Court’s 5–4 ruling in 2007 and restoring the ability of victims of wage discrimination to hold their employers accountable for injustice and challenge the practice in court.
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I want to write about HR Practice!
Librarianship in Southeast Asia
By Raphael Jackson
Though education and teaching is widely respected outside of the United States, it comes to the surprise of many international students and professionals alike that “you need a degree to shelve books.” In North America the image of librarianship is undergoing metamorphosis from the archaic portrayals of book custodians. Around the world this stereotype is also changing, albeit a bit slower. Through recent professional opportunities in Southeast Asia, I’ve had the chance to discuss librarianship with library employees in Indonesia and Malaysia. Cultural and economic differences between these two countries have shaped the way their respective administrators and librarians are adapting the information science profession to the needs of the twenty-first century. MORE
I want to write about Recruitment!
A New Set of Job Interview No-no’s
By Sian Brannon
Having recently conducted an onslaught of interviews to fill open positions at my library, I am constantly surprised at the things people say and do while trying for a new job. There are so many books, newspapers articles and helpful blogs are out there for library job-seekers to use, I thought the interview process would be a bit boring because most people would be neatly groomed, well-prepared and polite. Boy, was I wrong. MORE
I want to write about Salaries!
The Non-Negotiated Salary Increase
By Tinker Massey
When is a salary increase not negotiable? Many people work in environments that provide a specific time of year to negotiate pay increases. They usually fall around evaluation time, but I have known them to be whenever monies become available for the year. At those times, you can plead your case for how important your work has been, what the results of your work have been, why they couldn’t do without you and what you will do for them in the future. MORE
I want to write about Statistics!
Libraries nationwide receiving ALA-APA Library Salary Survey Invitation
CHICAGO – Library directors and human Resources staff, check your mail. Almost 4,000 public and academic libraries are being asked to participate in the 2009 ALA-APA Library Salary Survey. This year, the survey asks for salary data for six librarian titles. The deadline is Friday, Feb. 27, for completing the web-based survey. Survey letters with instructions are addressed to the attention of the library director or human resources manager and are in envelopes with the ALA logo. MORE
I want to write about Support Staff!
Community and Junior College Libraries Section: ACRL Should Approve, Sponsor LSSCP
The following resolution passed unanimously by the Executive Committee of the Community and Junior College Libraries Section (CJCLS) of the Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL). CJCLS forwarded the resolution to the ACRL Board on January 24th, 2009. MORE |
