Miscellany Volume 22 Number 12 December 17, 1999 DuPage Library System Post Office Box 268 Geneva, Illinois 60134 Phone: 630/232-8457 Fax: 630/232-0699 Home Page: http://www.dupagels.lib.il.us/

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Table of Contents:
Check-In Checklist
Positions Available
Workshops, Seminars, Meetings, etc.
Announcements, Wanted, For Sale, etc.
Giveaways
Request for Items

"I heard the bells on Christmas Day Their old, familiar carols play, And wild and sweet The words repeat Of peace on earth, good-will to men!" — Longfellow

Positions Available:

300. Library Assistant (Part-time). Louis W. Biegler Library, Illinois Institute of Technology, Wheaton Campus. Reporting to the Head Librarian, the Library Assistant is responsible for the timely, efficient, and courteous provision of service to the patrons of the Biegler Library. In addition, the Library Assistant may assume certain administrative responsibilities in the absence of the Head Librarian.

Responsibilities:

• Staff the Circulation/Reference Desk
• Charge and discharge library and interlibrary loan materials
• Process and follow-up on book and document requests
• Assist patrons in locating information, both electronic and print
• Open and close the library
• Assist patrons in the use of computers
• Log and shelve library materials
• Assist in the processing of new materials

Required Qualifications:

The successful applicant will have experience in the library/information field or its equivalent. The successful applicant will also have outstanding written and oral communication skills, the ability to interact effectively with library colleagues and all members of the university community, and the ability to flourish in a rapidly changing library environment. Knowledge of, or exposure to, computer programs such as Microsoft Word or Access, cataloging systems, serial cataloging, Illinet Online, DRA and electronic databases is desirable. Most importantly, the successful applicant will have the desire to improve their knowledge of libraries through work experience and/or continued education.

Preferred Qualifications:

Knowledge of, or exposure to, the engineering, business or current technology field, its literature and terminology, and/or evidence of professional activity and development in any of these areas is highly desirable.

Salary and Conditions of Employment:

This position offers flexible working hours, 11-22 hours per week - although Saturdays are required. Salary will be competitive and based on the applicant's qualifications.

Illinois Institute of Technology: IIT is a doctoral granting, research university four miles south of Chicago's Loop. The university focuses on engineering, science and professional studies including law, business, architecture and design. The main campus and a number of its buildings were designed by Mies van der Rohe.

Louis W. Biegler Library: The Louis W. Biegler Library is located on IIT's Rice Campus in Wheaton. The 3500+ volume library provides access to IIT's main library, the Paul V. Galvin Library, its collection, and access to electronic databases and other resources. The small staff at Biegler prides itself on being able to provide access to materials and information required by its patrons as quickly as possible.

To Apply For This Position: Send a letter of interest and the names, addresses and telephone numbers, e-mail addresses of two professional references to Pattie Pietrowski, Biegler Library, IIT, 201 E. Loop Road, Wheaton, IL 60187, FAX: (630/682-6049), E-MAIL: biegler@charlie.cns.iit.edu. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. IIT is an Equal Opportunity institution and encourages applications from women and members of all minority groups.

301. Young Adult Librarian. The Bartlett Public Library District is seeking a dynamic individual to continue our firm commitment to service to young adults in seventh grade through high school. This full-time position includes daytime, evening, and weekend hours. The successful candidate will be responsible for collection development, readers' advisory, reference work at the Young Adult and Adult Desks, programming, and outreach to the schools. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential. An applicant should have the MLS degree, LTA degree, or equivalent library experience. Salary from $24,000 depending on qualifications. Position available immediately. Send resume to Judy Limon, Bartlett Public Library, 800 S. Bartlett Road, Bartlett, IL 60103 (630/837-3560).

302. Circulation/Technical Services Clerk III. Bloomingdale Public Library. Full-time position (37.5 hours per week); includes, day, evening, and weekend hour work in the Circulation Department. Responsible for follow-up on missing, assumed lost and claims returned items. Responsible for follow-up on overdue materials, including collection service. Provide descriptive cataloging for new materials. Utilize the OCLC cataloging utility, review MARC records for library materials using the OCLC cataloging utility. Enter short bibliographic records for library materials in the database. Edit previously cataloged materials in the database. Assume responsibility for Circulation/Technical Services Department when assigned. Perform other circulation duties that assist with maintaining processes relating to organization of library collections. Interpersonal skills for working with patrons, library staff, and general public. Education level: LTA degree. At least two years' library experience required. Minimum salary: $13.00 per hour. Please contact the Business Office for an application. Applications will be accepted until position is filled. Bloomingdale Public Library, 101 Fairfield Way, Bloomingdale, IL 60108. Phone (630/529-3120).

303. Youth Services Department Head. Roselle Public Library is looking for an enthusiastic, creative, and experienced librarian to provide library service for children ages preschool through 6th grade and their parents or caregivers. Responsible for collection development, planning and conducting programs, staff supervision and training, and direct public service. Must have knowledge of children's literature, reference materials, electronic resources, Internet searching and general public library policies, issues and methods. Must enjoy working with the public and demonstrate a commitment to service to children. MLS from an ALA-accredited library school, supervisory experience and public library work with children required. Minimum salary $34,614 negotiable based upon experience. Full benefits package. Request application form from Debbie Green, Roselle Public Library, 40 South Park Street, Roselle, IL 60172 (630/529-1641, extension 312). To apply, send application, resume and cover letter to Debbie Green, Administrative Secretary, Roselle Public Library District, 40 South Park Street, Roselle, IL 60172. Position open until filled, with review of applications beginning January 10, 2000.

304. Acquisitions Clerk (Youth Materials) (Part-time). Villa Park Public Library. (15 hours a week). Schedule would be as follows: Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 8:30-1:30. Customer Service oriented person whose duties include placing orders, following up with vendors, checking received materials, signing off on invoices. General office and computer experience preferred. Three-month training period would pay $7.62/hr. Starting pay after training would be $8.12/hr. Contact Sandra Hill, Villa Park Public Library, 305 S. Ardmore, Villa Park, IL 60181 (630/834-1164) or e-mail shill@linc.lib.il.us.

305. Library Assistant (Part-time). Warrenville Public Library District. $8.00/hour, (19/hrs). Para-professional position. Duties entail searching local, regional, state, national and worldwide online library catalogs to fulfill patron requests for library materials. Assists Reference Librarians with the acquisition and tracking of all requests to assure timely delivery and return of materials. Includes some evenings, and weekends and work at the Circulation Desk as needed. Detail oriented. Ability to be flexible, a team player and dedicated to excellent public service. High School diploma and computer experience required. LTA Certificate or college coursework preferred. Send resume and three references to: Kevin Davis, Warrenville Public Library District, 28 W 751 Stafford Place, Warrenville, IL 60555 (e-mail: kevin@warrenville.com)

306. Library Assistant (Part-time). Packer Engineering, a national multi-disciplinary engineering consulting firm, has an opening for a part time Library Assistant. Duties include: cataloging, filing and organizing engineering materials, book labeling, interlibrary loan assistance and database input. Salary: $10 per hour. Additional duties include: assisting with some general duties in the accounting department. Interested candidates should forward a resume to: Packer Engineering, Attn: Personnel Director, 1950 N. Washington, Naperville, IL 60563, (Fax: 630/505-3010) or via e-mail to: pejobs@packereng.com. NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE. Packer Engineering is an affirmative action/EOE/M/F/D/V.

307. Children's Librarian. Algonquin Area Public Library District. Growing library district (new building to break ground in April 2000) with vibrant Young People's Department seeks a dynamic individual to perform reference, collection development, and programming duties. This full-time position requires an ALA-accredited M.L.S., a familiarity with and appreciation for children's literature, good oral and written communication skills, and knowledge of IBM PC software applications. Willingness to tell stories to kindergarten through 8th graders, ability to plan and execute storytimes for preschoolers and toddlers, and familiarity with GEAC OPAC environment a plus. Involves evening and weekend hours. Will consider part-time or current library science student. Salary range begins at $28,500. Send letter of interest and resume to: Joe Davis, Algonquin Area Public Library District, 115 Eastgate Drive, Algonquin, IL 60102. Phone: (847/658-4343). Deadline: January 31, 2000.

308. Adult Services Librarian I (Part-time). Elmhurst Public Library. 18.5 hours per week (12 hours scheduled at reference desk plus 6.5 "flextime" hours for other responsibilities); requires some evening and weekend work in addition to daytime hours. Flexibility to work additional hours desired. We need an energetic librarian with a good sense of humor to work at our reference desk, manage part of our collection and do reader's advisory. You will be part of a team of 11 reference librarians who use a 230,000-volume collection and electronic resources to answer more than 100 reference questions a day. ALA-accredited MLS required; minimum of one year of public library adult reference experience required. Pay range begins at $15.71 per hour; higher depending on qualifications. Send cover letter and resume to: Raita Vilnins, Elmhurst Public Library, 211 Prospect, Elmhurst, IL 60126. Phone: (630/279-8696).

309. Librarian II-Internet Services and Reference. Elmhurst Public Library. Full-time position coordinating the library's internet information services to the community as well as reference, collection management and readers' advisory service to the general public. Flexibility and a good sense of humor are essential. Will work as part of a team of 11 reference librarians who use a 220,000-volume collection and electronic resources to answer more than 100 reference questions a day. Annual circulation 841,300. 80% of population has library cards. Elmhurst, Illinois is a community of 42,680 approximately 18 miles west of Chicago. See the city's web site at http://www.elmnet.org. We are looking for a highly skilled reference librarians with knowledge and experience with the Internet and HTML coding. ALA-accredited MLS with a minimum of one year of public library reference experience. Must work evenings and weekends regularly. Salary range begins at $32,975, with performance review after first 6 months. Benefits include, retirement plan, 4 weeks vacation, low-cost medical and dental insurance, paid professional association memberships, and deferred compensation plan. Send cover letter and resume to: Sarah Caltvedt, Head of Adult Services, Elmhurst Public Library, 211 Prospect, Elmhurst, IL 60126. (630/279-8696).

310. Cataloger (Part-time). Elmhurst Public Library. (18/hours). Responsible for performing original and copy cataloging of materials in all formats using AACR2, Dewey classification, LC subject headings, OCLC, and Innovative Interfaces on-line catalog. Serve as resource to cataloging clerks. Strong service orientation and ability to foster a cooperative working environment. Must be flexible and open to change. Requires ALA/MLS. Afternoon/evening hours. Salary $15.71/hr. Send letter of application and resume to Kathleen Murphy, Head of Technical Services, Elmhurst Public Library, 211 Prospect, Elmhurst, IL 60126.

311. Library Outreach Assistant (Part-time). Gail Borden Library. New 28 hour/week position. Primary duties are scheduling, planning and presenting story programs to young children in group settings, preparing publicity and information for this audience, and serving as liaison to their teachers and caregivers. Two years of college, experience with young children, basic computer literacy and a valid Illinois driver's license are required. Strong organizational skills and ability to work independently desired. Pro-rated sick and vacation leave. $11.18/hour. Applications available at Gail Borden Library, 200 N. Grove Avenue, Elgin, IL 60120. EOE.

312. Head Librarian/Director. Plano Community Library, Plano, IL, a community of 5,500, located 60 miles west of Chicago, is seeking an innovative director with an ALA/MLS. Requirements are strong management skills and a thorough knowledge of administrative duties. Knowledge of library issues, grant writing capabilities and library automation are a must. Experience in fundraising and/or building projects preferred. Minimum starting salary of $38,000 plus retirement plan, paid vacation and sick days. Resumes will be reviewed as received. Interested candidates should send cover letter, resume and three professional references to Personnel Committee, Plano Community Library District, Center St., Plano, IL 60545.

313. Youth Services Librarian. Round Lake Area Library, Round Lake, IL. Small but soon-to-be expanding public library is seeking a creative, service-oriented Youth Services Librarian to join the department head and one other professional librarian in providing services for youth and adults. The library serves a culturally diverse and growing population of 28,000 people in the far northwestern Chicago metropolitan area. Duties and responsibilities include: providing reference and readers' advisory services for youth and adults; planning, publicizing, and presenting children's programs; collection development, instructing patrons in the use of the library and its resources. Qualifications: Master's degree in Library Science from an ALA accredited program with coursework in children's services or equivalent experience and education; prior computer experience with online and CD-ROM databases preferred; ability to work days, evenings, and weekends, 37½ hours per week. Ability to speak Spanish a plus. Salary from $29,713, depending on qualifications. Send or e-mail letter of application, resume, and three references to: Madeline Reed, Head of Youth Services, Round Lake Area Library, 906 Hart Road, Round Lake, IL 60073. E-mail: mreed@rla.lib.il.us. For further information, call Madeline Reed: (847/546-7060). Applications accepted until position is filled.

314. Clerical (Part-time). Audio Visual Institute of DuPage (AVID). AVID is a consortium library of the school districts of DuPage County. Our patrons are the teachers, students, and administrators. This position would offer 4-5 days per week, 6-8 hours per day. The duties include:

1. Call-in reference support - placing reserves, conducting searches for audio/visual information tied to curricula needs, assisting users with Internet access to our catalog, and other AVID web resources.
2. ERIC document retrieval.
3. Collection support - data entry of cataloging records, periodical control, packaging for shelving.

Some experience with Internet use helpful. Salary $8.75 per hour. AVID's hours are 7:30-4:00

M-F. Contact: Pierre J. Gregoire, Director, Audio Visual Institute of DuPage, 1S331 Grace St., Lombard, IL 60143 (3 blocks east of Highland, 1 light South of Roosevelt). Phone: (630/495-2843, Fax: 630/495-5175). E-mail: pgregoire@dupage.k12.il.us.

Workshops, Seminars, Meetings, etc.:

315. "Hiring a Public Library Director", A Session for Library Trustees, Presentations, Discussion and Information Sharing, will be held at the North Suburban Library System, 200 W. Dundee Road, Wheeling, IL on Tuesday, January 11, 2000, 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Topics to be covered include: Job Descriptions, Job Advertisements, The Resume Process, The Interview Process, The Interview, Deciding and Offering the Position. Facilitated by: Mary Jane Kepner and Peggy Sullivan, both Independent Consultants with extensive experience in conducting job searches.

Please circle #315 and DLS will send you a copy of their registration form. Or you may contact Ruth Downey, NSLS, (847/459-1300, ext. 128) and ask for a registration for Course #C1186.

316. Illinois Math and Science Academy - Great Minds Program. Frontiers of Educational Technology Dialogue, January 24, 2000, 10:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., $25.00 includes lunch.

IMSA would especially like to invite librarians and their colleagues in education to attend this workshop. It is specifically designed for all classroom teachers and administrators, technology coordinators and individuals interested in educational technology.

Panelists:

The World Wide Web, video conferencing at the desktop, 3-D animations, virtual schools, real world simulations, visualization tools, and collaborative workspace are rapidly changing the educational landscape. How can they be used most effectively to improve teaching and learning? How can they be adapted to your environment? What new technologies are on the educational horizon and what promise do they hold for improving opportunities for all students?

Join some of the top technology experts in the country for a discussion and demonstration of how to push the boundaries of technology in the classroom. In the morning, participants will engage in a discussion with panelists, moderated by Dr. Leon Lederman. In the afternoon, experience a hands-on introduction to some of these new technologies.

Interactive Seminars:

• IMSA's Internet Toolkit - a set of learning materials and software tools designed to help students and teachers locate, evaluate and integrate internet materials in their learning environments. Dr. David Barr, Director of Online Learning at IMSA.
• Software simulations for integrative art, math, and science by Dr. Roger Schanck
• Progress Portfolio - a Mac-based tool to support reflection; World Watcher for Scientific Visualization; and Living Curriculum, a web-based multi-media support tool to help teachers in the enactment of project-based curriculum by Dr. Louis Gomez
• Legal and Ethical Challenges on the Educational Electronic Frontier - a discussion with Matthew Wicks, Chief Information Officer at IMSA and Cathy Veal, Chief of Staff at IMSA
• TI-89 Graphing Calculators - using a computer algebra system on the TI89 graphing calculator to teach equation solving by Dr. Ron Porzio, IMSA Math Faculty
• Real Science - a video for upper elementary education developed by IMSA students.

Contact them - THE CENTER@IMSA: (to register for this event)
http://www.imsa.edu/team/greatminds/
(Phone: 630/907-5956; fax: 630/907-5946) or e-mail: greatminds@imsa.edu
(Deadline for registration and fees: Wednesday, January 19, 2000).
If you have questions, contact Marti Guarin, Charter Librarian & Archivist, Furnas Information Resource Center, Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy, 1500 W. Sullivan Road, Aurora, IL 60506-1000 (Phone: 630/907-5973; Fax: 630/907-5004).

317. Teen Care Network Meeting at the Aurora Public Library Multipurpose Room, downstairs next to Young People's Department, on Tuesday, January 4, 2000, 4:00-5:00/5:30.

318. Reminders of Upcoming Workshops from Chicago Area Librarian's Calendar.
2000

• Jan. 14 - CALL and SLA: Joint Luncheon, "Trends in the Information Industry." Contact: Laura Claggett, Unilever (847/734-3825; e-mail: laura.claggett@unilever.com), or
• Jan. 14 - College of DuPage: "Soaring to Excellence" Library Teleconference, "Internet Power: How to Get it, How to Keep it, How to Pass it on." 11am - 12:45pm. Contact your regional library system for sites. At CLS, 224 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago: Reg. $15. Contact Karen Brown, CLS (312/341-8500, x225).
• Jan. 28 - METS/Youth Services Committee: Workshop, "Training Parents and Kids to Use the Internet." Presenter: Bill Erbes. Bensenville Public Library.

Announcements, Wanted, For Sale, etc.:

319. Reminder: Electronic Miscellany is available via the World Wide Web. Simply browse to http://www.dupagels.lib.il.us/pages/miscellany.html; to receive an email notification when new issues of Miscellany are posted to the web, send an e-mail message (with your name and e-mail address in the body of the message) to miscellany@dupagels.lib.il.us.

320. MADD (Mothers Against Drunk Driving). We have been contacted by Dorothy Lieberman of this organization who explained that, yes, you may order their brochures in large quantities.  Their address is MADD, Mothers Against Drunk Driving, DuPage County Chapter, 2900 Ogden Avenue, Suite 106, Lisle, IL 60532-1676, Phone: (630/369-6233). She stated their brochures are updated every few months, and they will send DLS copies of the updated versions which we will advertise in Miscellany. So, for those of you who wanted larger quantities than DLS could deliver, you may now order them directly from MADD. Thank you for your interest in this life-saving information.

321. Brookfield Zoo's Holiday Magic. There is still time to enjoy some of the events of "Holiday Magic" at the Brookfield Zoo. Families can shake off the chill in the heated Storybook Theater (located near Nyani Lodge restaurant) where Chicagoland celebrities will recount their favorite holiday days. Storytellers Include:

Friday, December 17:
• Steve Perez Schill, WFLD-TV/Fox 32 meteorologist (8:00 p.m.)
Saturday, December 18:
• Troi Tyler, WGCI-FM radio personality (6:00 p.m.)
Sunday, December 19:
• Barry Keefe, WTMX-FM radio personality (6:00 p.m.)

Also, be sure to visit Santa and Mrs. Claus in the Zoo's Discovery Center, where they'll be on hand to hear everyone's wish list. Remember your holiday visit with old St. Nick with a photo and have it mounted in a keepsake snowflake, stocking ornament, or exclusive Holiday Magic card. For something a little more "wild," have a photo taken with one of the animals in the Children's Zoo Photo Tent (opens at 5:00 p.m.) and have it mounted in a magnet, wreath ornament or keychain. Prices at both locations are $4.95 for one item, $8.95 for two, $12.95 for three, or $16.00 for four items. If you work up an appetite or just want a taste treat, you'll find what you're craving at one of zoo's many food service locations. A wide variety of gifts are available for hard-to-shop-for loved ones. Contact Sondra Katzen, Public Relations, (708/485-0263, ext. 351).

322. ALA News Releases (December 1999, Vol. 5, No. 8). Circle #322/letter for a copy of any of the news releases:

1. American Library Association to meet Jan. 14-19 in San Antonio; Newbery, Caldecott, other awards to be announced. (ALA)
2. Highlights (ALA)
3. Get the news fast; ALA award winners available by Web, fax (ALA)
4. Berry, Sumler to compete for ALA 2001-2002 presidency; Bishoff, Young for treasurer (ALA)
5. "Connect for Kids" Day to kick off National Library Week (ALA)
6. ALA announces D.C. staff appointments (ALA)
7. ALA Executive Board votes to reorganize fundraising activities (ALA)
8. ALA President Sarah Long announces appointment of Core Competencies Task Force (ALA)
9. Survey finds teens enjoy reading, lack time (ALA)
10. ACRL seeks conference presenters (ALA)
11. LAMA seeks nominations for 2001 Library Buildings Award Jury (ALA)
12. ALA Editions releases new book on intellectual freedom policies (ALA)

323. New Reader's Advisor at DLS. On Monday, December 13, Susan Mahood joined the staff at DLS as our new Reader's Advisor in the BPH Department. We welcome her, and please remember to add her name to your DLS Directory and Appendix B.

324. Corrections to Interlibrary Loan Chart.

• Change: Bethany Northern Baptist to Brimson Grow. Contact person: Silvia Larrondo
• Reciprocal Borrowing of Audio-Visual Materials: The Wheaton Public Library is now lending audio-visual materials to reciprocal borrowers. We hope our collections have reached sufficient size to accommodate reciprocal borrowers, and we are willing to give it a try. RB's have been very interested in our audiobook, compact disc, and video collections.

_ _ Giveaways _ _ Giveaways _ _ Giveaways _ _ Giveaways _ _

Please contact the Reference Desk at the Bartlett Public Library (630/837-3560) after 9:30 a.m., on Monday, December 27, 1999.

  Please call Nancy McCabe at the Itasca Community Library (630/773-1699) after 9:00 a.m. on Monday, December 27, 1999.

Please call Marjorie Kiefer Newman at Poplar Creek Public Library, (630/837-6800, x44) after 9:00 a.m., on Monday, December 27, 1999.

Please call Carol Sturz, Batavia Middle School, (630/406-6305), on Monday, January 3, 2000, after 8:00 a.m.

 Request for Items Offered in Miscellany — Vol. 22, Number 12, December 17, 1999.

Please return to  Alice McKinnis, DLS Center, P.O. Box 268, Geneva, IL 60134 (FAX:630/232-0699).

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