Miscellany Volume 32   Number 4 February 18, 2005 DuPage Library System 127 S. First Street Geneva, Illinois 60134 Phone: 630/232-8457 Fax: 630/232-0699 Website: http://www.dupagels.lib.il.us

Table of Contents:

Memo Checklist
DLS Workshops, Seminars, Meetings
Other Workshops, Seminars, Meetings
Employment Opportunities
Announcements, Wanted, For Sale
Giveaways
Miscellany Submissions

For details and online registration, see Continuing Education section of the DLS website.

Technology Special Interest Group

Cataloging Basics

Public Library Administrators SIG

Web-Based Training and Staff Development: Making the Most of LibraryU

DuPage County School Library Institute Day - - School Libraries: Catalysts for Learning

Rock, Pop, Waltz, or Rumba: Making Your Staff Dance

Focus Group on Integrated Library Systems

Reference Services SIG

IMRF Wage Reporting Workshop

Readers' Advisory SIG

Basic Serials Cataloging

* Request for Items: For items marked with an asterisk, please contact DLS for a copy of the flier if wanted.

*Getting in the Media Workshops and Coaching

Community Media Workshop is offering a number of workshops from February through April 2005. These workshops teach you how to communicate to the public about the work that your library does. We offer lectures, general advice, personal attention, small class sizes and professional trainers. Special workshops can be scheduled anytime and customized to suit your organizations needs. For details on the types of workshops and services offered, visit our website at: http://www.newstips.org/interior.php?section=Calendar&main_id=433. Questions? Call 312/344-6400.

Library Technology Trends - Round Table Discussion

LACONI Technical Services section presents: Library Technology Trends - Round Table Discussion. We plan to have discussions on blogs, cataloging/FRBR, and software systems and standards. Where: Oak Park Public Library, veteran's room, 2nd Floor, 834 Lake Street, Oak Park, IL 60301; 708/383-8200; http://www.oppl.org/. Parking is available directly under the library on the Lake street side and the library will validate parking. When: Friday, March 4, 2005. Time: 9:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Please send registration to: Vernon Area Public Library, Attn: Caren Soltysiak, Treasurer/LACONI/TSS, 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire, IL 60069. Please include: library name, library phone, library system, contact person, # of staff attending, and names of attendees. If you have any questions about program registration, please contact: Caren Soltysiak, LACONI/TSS Treasurer; phone: 847/634-3650 x140, email: csoltysiak@vapld.info; fax: 847/634-9174. Registration deadline is Thursday, February 24, 2005. Confirmations will not be sent. If you wish to receive emails about our upcoming programs send an email to skittino@cooklib.org with LACONI in the subject line.

One for the Ages: Marketing Libraries to Baby Boomers and the Greatest Generation

Today's senior citizens are comprised of several generations who have different needs and demands. Some people from these generations are finding that their grandchildren may only communicate through email, and Grandma and Grandpa are lacking in computer skills. Libraries are a venue that can help fulfill these needs. ALS in East Peoria will hold a workshop on June 16 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. to provide an overview of aging, talk about ageism, programming ideas, and working with older adults. Participants will learn how and where to market their programs, and hopefully will leave with ideas for creating meaningful programs both inside the library and off-site. The workshop is sponsored by the Alliance Library System, Mid-Illinois Talking Book Center, and the Illinois State Library Talking Book and Braille Service. The cost of the workshop is $10 to cover the cost of lunch. If this is a serious financial hardship for anyone who would like to attend, please let us know. To register, go to Alliance Library System CLEO, contact Lori Bell at the Mid-Illinois Talking Book Center at 800/426-0709 or Ann Schaller at Alliance Library System.

*National Storytelling Festival Coach Trip

National Storytelling Festival Coach Trip, October 6 - 10, 2005. Sponsored by McHenry County Storytelling Guild. Plan now to attend this world-renowned celebration and hear your favorite tellers. Want to know more? Contact Denise at festivaltrip@earthlink.net; Festival Trip, A. Denise Farrugia, 7 S 365 Jericho Road, Big Rock, IL 60511; phone (evenings): 630/556-4771.

For additional workshops, meetings, and seminars, see the Chicago Area Librarians' Calendar at http://www.chilibsys.org/ChiAreaLibCal/chilibcal.html

For links to other library job ads, try: http://www.chicagojobs.org/library.html  and  http://www.libraryjobpostings.org.

Adult Services Librarian

(Full time) The Batavia Public Library is seeking an energetic public service oriented reference librarian to join our team. Responsibilities include: providing reference and readers' advisory services; coordinating programs for adults; and teaching computer classes. Hours include 1-2 evenings/week and 1-2 weekends/month. Required: A MLS from an ALA accredited program; a minimum of 2 years reference experience, preferably in a public library; successful experience with library program planning; team player who works well with people; excellent communication skills; and strong computer skills. Desired: It would be great if you were flexible, fun loving, well organized, tactful, resourceful, and good humored. Annual salary from $32,175 depending on qualifications and experience, plus benefits. Please send a letter of interest describing your skills and experience, a detailed resume, and contact information for at least three professional references to: Stacey Cisneros, Head of Adult Services, Batavia Public Library, 10 S. Batavia Ave., Batavia, IL 60510; email: scisneros@linc.lib.il.us. Applications received by Feb. 28 will receive first consideration. Batavia Public Library District is an equal opportunity employer.

Youth Services Librarian

(Full time) Batavia Public Library District is seeking a creative, energetic, public service oriented youth services librarian to join our team. Responsibilities include: providing reference and readers advisory services; collection development; programming; and outreach to schools. Schedule includes 2 evenings and weekend rotation. Qualifications: MLS from an ALA accredited program with 2-3 years experience in a public library; knowledge of children's literature and services; experience working with children; and excellent communication skills. Computer literacy is a must. Annual salary from $32,000 depending on qualifications and experience, plus benefits. Please send a cover letter, resume and references to: Joanne Zillman, Head of Youth Services, Batavia Public Library District, 10 S. Batavia Avenue, Batavia Illinois 60510, or to jzillman@linc.lib.il.us.

Youth Services Librarian

(Part time) 10.75 hours/weekly average, includes Tuesday and Thursday evenings and every third weekend. Responsibilities include youth services reference and programming for preschoolers. MLS from ALA accredited program. Salary from: $18.06. Send cover letter, resume and three professional references to: Vince Sovanski, Youth Services Manager, Glenside Public Library District, 25 E. Fullerton Avenue, Glendale Heights, IL 60139; phone: 630/260-1550 x340; email: ghdyouth@glenside.org.

Reference Assistant

(Part time) Messenger Public Library of North Aurora, located 35 miles west of Chicago in Kane County invites applicants for a part time (12 hours/week) reference assistant in the adult services department. The successful candidate will report to the evening and weekend supervisor and provide reference and online research and application assistance. Duties also include book/film discussion and adult services programming assistance. Job requirements: MLS from an ALA accredited university highly desirable and/or related library experience. Scheduled hours are one evening from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Salary is negotiable depending on credentials and experience. This is a new position in an expanding library and is available immediately. Please send cover letter and resume to Mary Ann Dziekan, Library Administrative Assistant, Messenger Public Library of North Aurora, 113 Oak Street, North Aurora, IL 60542 or email: maryannd@northaurora.lib.il.us.

Youth Services Assistant

(Part time) The Messenger Public Library of North Aurora is seeking a creative, customer service oriented individual to work as a member of the youth services department. Duties include: reference assistance, readers' advisory, programming, and creation of bulletin boards and bibliographies. A bachelor's degree or LTA degree and one year work experience with children is required. 12-15 hours/week including day, weekend, and evening hours. $8/hour DOQ. Send letter and resume to Kate Mannix, Head of Youth Services, 113 Oak Street, North Aurora, IL 60542; fax: 630/896-4654; phone: 630/896-0240.

Youth Services Department Head

(Full time) Messenger Public Library of North Aurora invites candidates to apply for the youth services department head position. This full time (37.5 hours/week) position leads a busy youth services department in a growing community. North Aurora has grown 35% in the past four years.The successful candidate will be responsible for providing services to children, parents, and local schools. Duties also include collection development, programming, and supervision of departmental staff. Schedule includes one weekday evening and weekend rotation. The head of youth services works closely with the Library Administrator and other department managers in developing comprehensive library services. Job Requirements: MLIS from an ALA accredited university, 2-3 years supervisory and public service experience, and proven ability to work in a team environment. Salary begins at $35,000. Full health benefits are provided by the library. Messenger Public Library is committed to developing strong managers to lead the library profession. Please send cover letter and resume to Mary Ann Dziekan, Library Administrative Assistant, Messenger Public Library of North Aurora, 113 Oak Street, North Aurora, IL 60542 or email: maryannd@northaurora.lib.il.us. Position available beginning March 15, 2005.

Reference Assistant

(Part time, 12 hours/week) The Villa Park Public Library is looking for an enthusiastic, dependable, service oriented person with a good sense of humor. Responsibilities include reference, interlibrary loan, and helping patrons to use the Internet and automated reference sources. Bachelor's degree required; one year or more of library experience involving work with the public preferred. Minimum starting salary: $11.54/hour with experience. Send resume and three references to Sean Birmingham, Head of Adult Services, Villa Park Public Library, 305 S. Ardmore Avenue, Villa Park, IL 60181; 630/834-1164; fax 630/834-0489 or email to: sbirmingham@linc.lib.il.us. Applications will be accepted until position is filled.

Instructor

(Part time) Teaching opportunity for College of DuPage Library Technical Assistant Program. The LTA Program has an opening for a part time instructor for the Spring Quarter. LTA 102, Basic Information Tools covers the basic reference books in print and digital format as well as the reference interview. The course is fully developed and ready for teaching. Successful candidates need an MLS with at least 3 years professional experience. Some teaching experience whether formal or informal is important. Class meets once a week on Mondays from 9 a.m. to 1:50 p.m. March 28 - June 3. Contact Linda Slusar, coordinator of the LTA program at slusar@cdnet.cod.edu or 630/942-2597. Please send resume or description of experience and qualifications via email.

Librarian

(Part time) College of DuPage is hiring a librarian to handle reference, instruction, and special projects. Teaching, reference, computer and Internet skills, and three years library experience required; Spanish language skills strongly preferred. Hours negotiable; open immediately. Minorities strongly encouraged to apply. Contact Ellen Sutton, Associate Dean, 630/942-2659, or suttone@cdnet.cod.edu by March 1.

Acquisitions Assistant

(Full time) General Responsibilities: assist with the acquisitions of monographic, standing order, and non-print materials; assist with the cataloging and processing of standing order materials; add bibliographic records in the online catalog to represent materials on order or received; supervise acquisitions and student assistants; propose and prepare drafts of written procedures for acquisitions unit, under the supervision of technical services coordinator; assist with the creation of standard and customized acquisitions reports; collect statistics; assist with the entry of order and invoice data into the college's online business system; cooperate as a team member with the library staff in performing any duties essential to efficient library services; and perform other related duties as appropriately assigned. Minimum qualifications: bachelor's degree is required; some computer skills required; knowledge of an online catalog (particularly ILLINET Online and/or OCLC), preferred; library experience or training required; technical service experience preferred; excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to work independently required; and purchasing, copy cataloging, and supervisory experience preferred. Contact Sandy Nusko, Oesterle Library, North Central College at 630/637-5753 or humanresources@noctrl.edu.

Loose-Leaf Filers

(Part time) C. Berger Group, Inc., the Midwest's leading library personnel firm, is seeking a loose-leaf filer for the Oak Brook area. This position is perfect for someone who is looking for some additional work to compliment their current library position. This position is just a few hours a month and can be done Monday through Friday during the day, in half day increments. Qualifications: detail oriented person willing to learn a new skill. Hours/length: 4-5 hours every other week. Salary: $10-12/hour. Please fill out a skills inventory available at: http://www.cberger.com and submit it with your resume. Additional information about the position is available by contacting: Linda S. Jourdan, C. Berger Group, Inc., 327 East Gundersen Drive, Carol Stream, Illinois 60188, telephone: 630/653-1115; fax: 630/653-1691; email: ljourdan@cberger.com.

Library Technician

Entry level library position with Nalco. Nalco is located in Naperville, IL. We are looking to hire an entry level, temporary library technician for a period of approximately 4 months beginning March 21, 2005. The position will offer $15-16/hour. Interested candidates can either email their resumes to pkhullar1x@nalco.com or call Poonam Khullar (recruiting department) at 630/305-1432 between 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Lost in Transit

The following book was sent to the Chicago Theological Seminary Library (MLS) from Carol Stream Public Library (DLS) on January 20. Chicago Theological Seminary Library never received the item. Item description: Molecules of Emotion: Why You Feel the Way You Feel; call number 612.8/PER; barcode number 3131900211347. Please contact Renee Walther, Interlibrary Loan Assistant, Carol Stream Public Library, 630/653-0755 with information.

*Gerry's Breast Cancer Books by Mail

Y-Me National Breast Cancer Organization - Illinois Affiliate presents Gerry's Breast Cancer Books by Mail. Over 200 books about breast cancer, treatment, and general wellness are available to all women living in Illinois. For information, access our library catalog at http://www.y-me.org/illinois, call 312/364-9071, or email Illinois@y-me.org to request up to 3 books. Receive the books through the U.S. Postal Service. All printed materials are available for a lending period of one month and will come with a postage paid envelope for patrons to return the book when they are finished.

The following items are available from Aurora University Library. Please call Andi Seifrid at 630/844-5444.

The following items are available from BP. Please call Debbie Buschman at 630/961-7634 or buschmdl@bp.com. We will not ship. You must come and pick it up from the BP site.

The following items are available from Geneva Public Library. Please call the reference desk at 630/232-0780 x251.

The following items are available from Itasca Community Library. Please call Nancy McCabe at 630/773-1699 x240 or nmccabe@linc.lib.il.us.

The following items are available from Oak Brook Public Library. Please call technical services after 9:30 a.m. on Monday at 630/990-2222.

Miscellany is published twice monthly by DuPage Library System to allow participating libraries to distribute and receive library-related announcements. Any mention of products and/or services is for information only, and does not constitute endorsement. Items for Miscellany should be submitted via online submission form or by email to DLS; deadlines for submission are the Tuesdays preceding the first and third Fridays of each month, before noon.