Weekly Online News 01-03-2012
University of Washington Libraries Weekly Online News
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News and Announcements
This week in Dangerous Liaisons!
- Join a faculty learning community! Topics include Engaging Students in Larger Classes, Social Media for Learning, Leading Dynamic Discussions, and Interactive Theater and Pedagogy. http://blogs.uw.edu/libcomm/2011/12/winter-2012-faculty-professional-learning-communities/
- Event: Teaching and Learning with Technology Ignites! January 25th at 3pm in Odegaard Library, room 220 Learn more at: http://blogs.uw.edu/libcomm/2011/12/join-us-teaching-and-learning-with-technology-ignites/
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- Verletta Kern
Interviews & Presentations - Systems Librarian
There will be two interviews for the position of Systems Librarian: Web Development and Support, in Information Technology Services. The presentation topic will be: Mobile Strategy for Libraries Content. Staff are invited to attend the presentations by the candidates, presentation times and locations are listed below. A copy of full interview schedules and information about the candidates is available here.
Wednesday, January 11, 2012
10:30 – 11:30 am
Allen Auditorium
Christine Tawatao
Systems Librarian, University of WashingtonFriday, January 13, 2012
10:30 – 11:30 am
Allen Auditorium
Ray Henry
Digital Resources Specialist, Portland Community College
Please contact Charles Chamberlin, cecuwa@u.washington.edu, 5-1978, if you have any questions.
Calendar of Events, Classes, Workshops, Webcasts
LINK to comprehensive calendar of Libraries Events, Classes, Workshops, Webcasts on StaffWeb
How to list your Event
Human Resources
Employment opportunities:
- Posted December 22. Open until filled. This Senior Computer Specialist (Professional Staff Program) will serve as the technical and operational lead for the implementation, configuration, maintenance, and support of the Libraries’ GIS infrastructure. This is a two-year appointment; continuation beyond the two-year term is contingent on the Libraries identifying alternative sources of funding. http://goo.gl/mUsmH
- Nordic Studies / Assistant Instruction Librarian. Posted, November 14. Applications due 5:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 31. The Nordic Studies Librarian/Assistant Instruction Coordinator is responsible for collection development, reference, and outreach in Scandinavian Studies. As Assistant Instruction Coordinator, works with the Undergraduate Instruction Coordinator to design, implement and coordinate information literacy programs. http://www.lib.washington.edu/about/employment/librarians/nordic
- Charles Chamberlin
Personnel changes
New temporary appointment:
- Pat Devine, Network Outreach Coordinator, Health Sciences Library, 2011-12-16
- Dale Goodvin, Access Services Lead, UW Tacoma Library, 2011-12-29
- Margarete Walden, Reference and Instruction Librarian, UW Bothell/Cascadia Library, 2011-12-27
- Erik Dahl
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