As Chair of the LSW Awards committee, I am happy to announce Martha the winner of this year's "Best Glasses." If you have other awards in mind, please suggest them here.
Yesterday while shopping Chris and I ran into my last college roommate. It was so awesome because she's just recently come from Boston back to UMass. We're scheduled to get drinks on Jan 9th.
One addictive thing about knitting for others: each stitch becomes a thought about the other person. I've spent many enjoyable hours thinking about people I love this month.
Me (serials librarian): *picks up phone* Her (reference librarian): "Hey, I'm looking at the Serials Directory and I noticed a journal status says, 'Delayed publ.' What does that mean?" Me: "Let me tell you all about 'delayed publ.'"
When are they going to come out with the next issue? I don't see their Summer 2010 issue yet!
- Joe Boone
Delayed publ to me means "cancel this P.O.S." Too bad I have very little ability to do this as a selector who can't figure out what is in what package.
- kaijsa
That article is only available in print. (grad students too)
- Hedgehog
"So if you're not a student here then you'll need to go over there to get a guest printing account and add money to it and then use this guest logon to get on the computers."
- Stephen le Francoeur
So when that "Find It" menu comes up and there's no link to a database, it means we don't have access to it online but if you click there you can do a lookup in the catalog to see if we happen to have the journal in our print collections.
- Stephen le Francoeur
You can't place holds on items that are on the shelves here at Baruch; that's only for requesting items available at other libraries in the CUNY system.
- Stephen le Francoeur
I think mine is still weirder to their minds. Print only they can understand...but not to have access at all? One looked me and laughed.."then why did you put it in, in the first place" - Well because we take pleasure in raising your hopes you found exactly what you wanted and then crush your hopes like a cockroach of course....:)
- aarontay
Yes, the publisher did scan in the volumes, but the library hasn't paid $XXX,YYY to pay for access to those volumes. [So, you can use the print versions that we paid for years and years ago.]
- Joe Boone
I'm afraid copying and pasting the URL for that article you found won't generally work; instead, look in the database for a "permalink" or "stable URL" that you can copy.
- Stephen le Francoeur
Yes, we have the same thing about placing holds for items on the shelves..
- aarontay
You can access the older years of the journal Science from Jstor. Yes, I know that the publisher also has a digital version, but we paid for the Jstor version before the publisher came out with their own version.
- Joe Boone
Only one person can access the ebook/database at the time. You have to wait for the person to finish.
- aarontay
We've got color printers and scanners in the library. Is that unusual?
- Stephen le Francoeur
Not at all, Stephen. That's why, when I tell students that, they look at me like I'm from another planet. :)
- Catherine Pellegrino
Blocking the stairs or hallway really isn't a good idea.
- John Dupuis
You're still in a library. Even if you're not on a silent floor, you still need to be less loud than you're being. (or another version of "please use your inside voice")
- ellbeecee
No, we don't have the textbook for your class. [Yup, we get undergrads here at the public library, too.]
- laura x
You're not on a quiet floor. If you want quiet, you have to move, not the groups studying together near you.
- kaijsa
To compliment Special Snowflake, "You're in the quiet section. We do have a collaboration-friendly section, but this isn't it. I know I've asked you to move 80 gazillion times, but really, I'm not an idiot. You could at least have the courtesy to wait until I'm out of earshot to start talking again."
- John Dupuis
You're going to have to move so we can put up the ping pong table.
- kendrak
When your instructor says "don't use Internet sources" he probably doesn't mean JSTOR.
- barbara fister
The Library of Congress classification system really is a system.
- barbara fister
I know Music is under M and Biblical studies under BS, but that doesn't mean Physics is in P.
- barbara fister
Sorry, we threw out most of the paper journals
- awd
Thomas Jefferson developed the LoC classification system, I have no idea why he put physics in QC.
- Joe Boone
I have a graduate degree in library science.
- Steele Lawman
I second, "No, we don't have the textbook for your class," no, your printing credits won't work on the photocopier (because its not networked), second "You can't eat that in here," ...your password is the last 5 digits of your Social.....5 digits...no, FIVE. No its not the same as your email, no your yahoo email is not your username, your school user ID....
- Eric Sizemore
Your login for your loan record (ILS) is different from eresources/ezproxy.
- aarontay
Also, we don't keep a list of everything you've ever checked out. (but I do buy textbooks, multi-user ebooks if I can)
- kaijsa
You don't need to rent the books, you can borrow them for free.
- John Dupuis
No, documents in microform aren't always available online because "doesn't that mean it's digital?"...
- Lily
Lily--digital is electronic and electronic means electrons and electrons are small, so aren't they micro?
- Rebecca Hedreen
"See that little icon there of the floppy disc? Yes, that is what you click to save the document to the hard drive or to a flash drive. What is a floppy disc? Well, uhhhh. Let me show you right here on this microcomputer."
- Joe Boone
omg, I love this thread. I have said many of these things my own self, to disbelieving students. I'll add "no we don't have extended hours during exams. See: budget "
- $tephanie•Cog$ciLibrarian
"Why can't more than one person use --insert really expensive online resource here-- at a time?" "Because it costs $25,000 per user." "Oh."
- Rebecca Hedreen
There's a satirical journal article in here somewhere.
- John Dupuis
definitely material for next LSW zine
- Laura Norvig
That Jed and I are noting that both Top Gun in IMAX and It's a Good Day To Die Hard come out in time for Valentine's Day weekend. THIS IS MY KIND OF ROMANCE.
Today it's my turn on the Reference Pager Of Dooooom. If you never hear from me again, it's because somebody paged me and I died. (see http://pegasuslibrarian.com/2012...)
Today I was telling my library director about the history of the LSW, and he thought for a minute about where he might have heard of it. Then, "Does it have a branch in Toronto?" Because he'd heard of the LSW from a Canadian librarian presenting at Harvard a while back. :-)
In the true spirit of things, I hereby declare myself the president, CEO, and Grand Poobah of the Toronto branch of the Library Society of the World.
- Julian
Great. I'll be the branch's communication director.
- lris
Dude, the LSW has always been totally forked.
- Steele Lawman
I would have been my first guess too, except for the whole presenting at Harvard thing. Actually, my first guess is Mike Ridley. Or Stephen Abram.
- John Dupuis
I've been working 12-15 hour days for several months trying to get the technology in place to open our new library on Jan 2nd. If you wanna see what the technology library of the future is like, here's a quick video from a few months ago. It just covers some highlights. I'll post some current pix as we get closer....
(I don't have to wait for the video cause I saw it in October. But seriously, y'all are doing some damn cool stuff.)
- Marianne
Thanks Marianne! the work is killing me but the result will be worth it.
- W!cKeD
Chadwick, I was just going to ask you about the Teaching & Visualization classroom y'all are putting in. Is this in your domain? I'd love to talk with you about it (specifically about the tech side)
- RudĩϐЯaЯïan
I've been interested in your library, and saw some tidbits at the assessment conference several weeks ago. Count me in as a very interested party in the visualization stuff, too!
- kaijsa
Who would be interested in something like a Lead Technology Librarian position? Not an IT in the closet thing, but a public services person? Training, customer oriented, some ref desk time? Just thinking about a new position I'll be posting in the next month or so.
might you want to pitch it as an Emerging Tech Librarian instead? My sense is you might get a larger pool.
- RepoRat
This sounds awesome - Will be interesting to read the description.
- Caitlin
I could also field-test the ad on my students, if that would help? they're sharp folks.
- RepoRat
That sounds very cool -- I like "Emerging Tech Librarian" or something like "Technology Outreach Librarian". I would imagine this job attracting tech-savvy folks with a passion for teaching and working against the digital divide -- is that the sort of person you're looking for?
- Amandadon't
I like "Technology Outreach Librarian." I would totally apply for such a position, were I looking for a job.
- laura x
I might be interested, but I would be completely underqualified on paper. It is the kind of role that would play to the strengths I do not get to exercise right now due to needing to be "everything else."
- Julian
(Just by speaking up here, I guess I just officially took myself out of any possibility of being in the pool.)
- Julian
Someone who knows more than the rest of us, and can model enthusiasm for the way we WILL be doing our jobs in the future. Also, will be looking for some web skills--Drupal, maybe. You all are helping me think outloud about it. I am not took keen on "Emerging Technology" because it's emerged. I would expect anyone who applies for this to be flexible and forward-thinking enough to always be looking ahead and helping us machete through the jungle. Also, I would be your boss.
- Chelle Chelle Ro Ro
Yeah, the reason I suggested "Emerging Tech" is that 1) it's code for that kind of enthusiasm, and 2) it doesn't put off folks who have impostor-syndrome issues. But I'm not fond of it as a phrase either, for exactly the reason you mention, Rochelle.
- RepoRat
We get so many requests for classes--excel, linked in, how to use a mouse, email, how to shop smart, etc.
- Chelle Chelle Ro Ro
Someone who can foster and inspire growth and development within an organization, as it pertains to the use of technology in a library? (ETA: ... and also manage a technology curriculum for the public?)
- Julian
I could definitely find you some applicants for that. :) And part of the goal of ReMakerSpace, I think, should be to make more of 'em.
- RepoRat
Oh, and there's the whole Wisconsin thing. I hope to have something ready to post by end of next week.
- Chelle Chelle Ro Ro
Cool. I'll run it past my class; I think I've got one or two December grads therein.
- RepoRat
I like both Emerging Tech and Tech Outreach. When you get it written, I'll definitely post to our student lists erg. We should have a few Dec grads who would fit the profile (and have experience, too.)
- Rebecca Hedreen
Hey, if Ro gets this done LaCrosse is a beautiful place to live and Ro would be aces as a boss.
- ♫410 I Coach 'em Up♫
This is pretty much the role I am trying to create myself.
- aarontay
More info: would be a member of the Ref/Info Services dept. Would require 10-12 hours of desk time. I keep candy on my desk.
- Chelle Chelle Ro Ro
Oh, I wish! This sounds like pretty much everything I enjoy. I'd love to see how you word the description - maybe it'll help me with what keywords to search for later on!
- Lily
I would be attracted to this job - I love to teach, love Drupal, and keep up on innovative tech tools and implementation. Sadly, the Wisconsin thing is likely a no go.
- Laura Norvig
from iPhone
I met a handful of Syracuse iSchool students at NYLA last month, and i can confidently say that there are new grads who have what you want, and want what you have. That intersection of technology and outreach is pretty compelling right now.
- Jenica
so, I just happened to see this posting on lisjobs http://lisjobs.com/jobseek... - Not a lead at all, so don't know if this helps your JD. Also, wow, that's some low pay for an MLS! [EDIT: is that because they get the whole summer off or something?]
- Laura Norvig
Subject line from ACRL email: "Don't Lose Your Professional Posse: Renew Your ACRL Membership Today!" Much as I appreciate ACRL, they don't seem to understand that you are my real professional posse :)
It still thrills me no end to know that I have useful information to impart to people pursuing doctoral degrees. *Raises coffee in salute to another successful research consultation and to all your successful research consultations*
I'll take the whole shebang--ok, maybe not the big-ass wedding production with white dresses, wilted flowers and thank-you notes--as long as I have a room I can retreat to, where I won't be followed.
- MiniMage
Tim Burton and Helena Bonham Carter live in adjoining houses (if tabloids are to be believed) why not have your own space. I have a very messy room with a door ;)
- WarLord
I am all for the concept of the mancave (and womancave), either as a place to retreat or a place to banish the other when personal space and/or alone time is needed. I am also for the concept of living in a duplex if the other isn't fully house broken and can't respect the property of the one they live with. (really tired of the hubby breaking everything I own and leaving his crap everywhere)
- April Russo
discovered we're losing one of our best and brightest circ workers to early graduation. from *law school*. how awesome is this kid?! Super sad that we won't have him on board this Spring.
The best part about my evening seminar last night was the girl who started out saying things like she never used the library and "I don't mean to be condescending, but...." and then by the end of the class something changed and, she was excited about library research AND was asking to make sure that she can take the second seminar with me.
Excerpt from an email I just received, apparently I am known in West Africa? "I am writing a policy paper on the training of certified nursing assistants in new york state. I have been referred to you by a liberian. "
There's no more snow in your five day forecast, so you can slow down. :)
- LB: #TeamMonique
I should be knitting myself mittens when I'm not working on the other things I'm working on. Instead I'm knitting tiny snowmen. #impracticalknitter
- Pixie