Monday, June 21, 2010

VALL Grants for AALL

It is still not too late to apply for a travel grant to attend AALL in Denver! The VALL grant application deadline has been extended to July 1. Don't waste this opportunity to network with fellow professionals and to attend beneficial programs.

For the application form please go to the VALL Wiki at: http://vall.pbworks.com/VALL-Grants

Email the completed application form to outgoing Grants Committee Chair, Nancy Loewenberg, at: nloewenberg@wilsav.com.

Thursday, June 17, 2010

Technical Services/Digital Resources Librarian: University of Richmond Law Library

Job Summary:


The Technical Services/Digital Resources Librarian provides expertise and effective management for the Law Library's digital resources. This includes assuring that linking and interoperability function properly to provide reliable service to the students, faculty, and staff who depend upon these resources. This individual also serves as the Law Library integrated library systems administrator.


Qualifications: Knowledge of digital resources and vendors of information services.Ability to interpret and apply cataloging rules and policies.Working knowledge of integrated library systems.Familiarity with standard library cataloging tools and procedures.Strong analytical and problem solving skills with a commitment to customer service.Ability to apply a high level of attention to detail and to understand the larger context and implications of this position's work.Strong organizational and time management skills.Ability to work under time constraints and to meet regularly recurring deadlines on multiple, concurrent projects and to develop concepts from idea to implementation.Teaching ability for either one-on-one instruction or small group instruction.Strong interpersonal skills. Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively.Excellent oral and written skills are required


To apply online:
https://www.urjobs.org/applicants/jsp/shared/frameset/Frameset.jsp?time=1276790445030

Upcoming VALL Meetings

In light of the responses to last year’s membership preferences survey, the Annual Meeting has been scheduled for a full Friday, as opposed to a half-day on both Friday and Saturday. The date and venue for the Spring Meeting will be announced in the near future.

Programming for the meetings is currently under development. Please contact VALL VP/President Elect, Michele Gernhardt (mgernhardt@hunton.com) if you:
would like to present at a meeting, or
have any programming suggestions, or
would like to participate as a member of the program committee

Annual Meeting
November 5, 2010
University of Virginia School of Law, Arthur J. Morris Law Library
Charlottesville, Virginia

Winter Meeting
February 18, 2011
Hunton & Williams, LLP
Richmond, Virginia