| 7/24 |
Aleta Arthurs Library Meetings and Events: May 28-August 3, 2008
Below is a summary of the events that will take place next week. The events listed are all on the Events Calendar (linked here and from the sidebar of this page, under Calendars.)
Mon., July 28, 2008
ISC:: 1-3pm: Meyerson
Pre-Freshman Program:: 5-7pm: WIC
Thurs., July 31, 2008
Laurie Allen Farewell:: 2-4pm: Meyerson
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| 7/24 |
- Elizabeth Martin Posting Notice: Library Specialist - 2-year temp position (Biddle Law Library)
ATTENTION: ALL BARGAINING UNIT STAFF MEMBERS:
There is a vacancy at Biddle Law Library in the Public Services Department for a Library Specialist. This position is being recruited for as a two-year temporary position, not as a temporary upgrade opportunity.
This position is posted online at the Jobs@Penn website; job reference number is 080725230. If you are interested in applying for this position, you will need to apply online by July 31, 2008. Please attach a cover letter and resume to your application.
How to apply online:
If you already have a login ID for the Jobs@Penn website, click on "Login." If you do not have a login ID, you can create a new one by clicking on "Create Job Profile." You should fill out the online application, and upload your cover letter and resume from documents on your computer.
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| 7/22 |
- Aleta Arthurs: Invitation to Stephen Lehmann's Retirement Reception
You are cordially invited
to attend a celebration in honor of
Stephen Lehmann
Librarian and Coordinator Humanities Collections
as he retires from
The University of Pennsylvania
Tuesday, August 5, 2008
From 2:30 until 4:00 p.m.
Rosenwald Gallery
6th floor, Van Pelt-Dietrich Library Center
RSVP;
in order to have an accurate count of attendees we request that you contact Aleta Arthurs no later than July 29, 2008.
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| 7/18 |
- Marjorie Hassen: Laurie Allen farewell
Please join us for a farewell celebration
in honor of
Laurie Allen
July 31, 2008
2-4pm
Meyerson Conference Room
2nd floor, Van Pelt-Dietrich Library Center
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| 7/18 |
Doug Smullens Changes coming to POBOX and MAIL.MED email, part 2
Based on feedback from several staff members, I'm sending out the
following additional information regarding the coming changes to POBOX
and MAIL.MED email.
The password you are resetting is not your Pennkey. You are resetting
the password that is used for non-webmail access to your POBOX or to
MAIL.MED email.
WEBMAIL - If you only access your email via webmail you do not need to
reset your POBOX or MAIL.MED password. Access to webmail is granted by
using your Pennkey which is not affected by the coming changes. After
ISC makes their changes, you'll still be able to access webmail using
your Pennkey.
Non Personal Email Accounts - Many Library units have non-personal email
addresses used for a variety of services. Passwords for these accounts
need to be reset. I'll be sending a message out later today to the
owners of these accounts with instructions about how to reset the
passwords. If you're in charge of one of these accounts and don't
receive a message from me before the end of the day, please let me know.
Very Old Passwords - If you've been using the same password to access
your email for more then five years, you may have a problem when you try
to reset the password. In 2003 ISC increased the complexity
requirements for email passwords, but allowed old users to keep their
existing ones. However, the system will not allow users to reset to
these non-complex passwords and users in this situation will need to
choose something new.
Please contact the Helpdesk (libtech@pobox.upenn.edu) with questions or
concerns.
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| 7/17 |
Aleta Arthurs Library Meetings and Events: Week of July 21-27, 2008- Quiet Week!
This is a summary of the events that will take place next week. The events listed are all on the Events Calendar (linked here and from the sidebar of this page, under Calendars.)
Tue., July 22, 2008
RBML Strategic Planning Mtg:: 11am-2pm: Huntsman Hall, room 418 (off site)
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| 7/15 |
Molly Gastinger Penn Reading Project 2008
Hi all,
Every year's class of incoming freshmen participate in the Penn Reading
Project, which brings together the entire freshmen class with members of
Penn’s faculty (and librarians!) to discuss a single book. This year’s
book is Neil Shubin's Your Inner Fish: A Journey into the 3.5-Billion-Year
History of the Human Body. www.upenn.edu/nso/prp/fish/.
For the past several years Leslie Vallhonrat has worked with a number
of library staff to create websites showcasing library resources in
support of the Penn Reading Project. This year's library PRP site is now
online: www.library.upenn.edu/courseware/pennreading/. If
you have read the book or are interested in learning more about evolution, the
human body and the fossil record, you might find it interesting.
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| 7/14 |
Beth Picknally Camden Bob Persing on leave
Bob Persing will be on family leave until mid-August. During Bob’s
absence, several people will be handling various responsibilities in the
Serials Dept.:
- serials@pobox e-mail account: Monitored by Seito Keenya and Terry
Kuester; with questions referred to Jeanne Shuttleworth
- Print mail (Bob's in-box): Monitored by Pam Leska; with questions
referred to Jeanne Shuttleworth
- Pricing or Renewal questions (and questions about working with the
"uber list" spreadsheet): Jeanne Shuttleworth; 8-7563,
jeannes@pobox.upenn.edu
- Staff time-off requests and timesheets: Illene Rubin; 8-7670,
rubinir@pobox.upenn.edu
- Budget questions: Beth Picknally Camden; 6-4149, bethpc@pobox.upenn.edu
- Other (questions, problems, etc.): Jeanne Shuttleworth; 8-7563,
jeannes@pobox.upenn.edu
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| 7/10 |
Amanda Lawhorn Staff Announcements
Please join me in welcoming the following staff:
Nat Bender -- Nat has accepted the position of Library Specialist in the Original Cataloging and Monographic Acquisitions Departments in the IPC beginning July 21, 2008. He holds a BA from Penn in Anthropology and an MLS from Drexel University. Nat is coming to this position from a Bibliographic Assistant position in the Post-Cataloging Department. Reporting to the Visual Resources & Media Cataloging Librarian (Katia Strieck) and the Head of Monographic Acquisitions (Jan Lentz), Nat will provide acquisitions and cataloging services for video and other non-print materials.
Tatiana Celmare -- Tatiana has accepted the two-year grant-funded position of Library Specialist in the IPC's Original Cataloging Department and will join us on July 28, 2008. She holds a BA in Library and Museum Studies from Transylvania University in Brasov, Romania and an MLIS from Drexel University. Tatiana is coming to us from Penn's Demography Library where she serves as a Cataloging Intern, and prior to this, she was a Cataloging Intern at the Library of Congress. Reporting to the Rare Book Cataloging Librarian (Regan Kladstrup), Tatiana will catalog early and modern printed materials in Latin and many modern European languages destined for the Henry Charles Lea Library.
Miguel Llinas -- Miguel has accepted the one-year grant-funded position of Bibliographic Assistant in the IPC's Original Cataloging Department and will join us on July 21, 2008. He holds a BA in Humanities from the University of Pittsburgh and is coming to us from the International Institute of Latin American Literature in Pittsburgh where he serves as a Communications Specialist. Reporting to the Rare Book Cataloging Librarian (Regan Kladstrup), Miguel will catalog early and modern printed materials in English and Western European languages destined for the Henry Charles Lea Library.
Lori Rowland -- Lori has accepted the position of Assistant Head of Access Services in Van Pelt and will join us on July 14, 2008. She holds a BA in History and an MLIS from Rutgers University. She is coming to us from the Rutgers Law Library where she serves as their Circulation Supervisor and Interlibrary Loan Coordinator. Reporting to the Head of Access Services (Andrea Loigman), Lori will be an integral part of the Access Services leadership team and will manage the Van Pelt Stacks and Current Periodicals/Microforms units.
Alison Warner -- Alison has accepted the two-year grant-funded position of Project Rare Book Cataloging Librarian and will join us on August 12, 2008. She holds a BA in Classics from Tufts University and an MLS from Simmons College. Alison is coming to us from the Carpenter Library, and prior to this, served as a Rare Book Cataloger at the Library Company of Philadelphia. Reporting to the Rare Book Cataloging Librarian (Regan Kladstrup), Alison will create original bibliographic records for 16th-20th century titles in the Henry Charles Lea Library.
John Whitham -- John has accepted the position of part-time Evening & Weekend Supervisor in the Museum Library and joined us on July 1, 2008. He has worked in the Museum Library as a Student Assistant since September 2007 while pursuing a degree from Penn in English and Anthropology. Reporting to the Museum Librarian (John Weeks), John is responsible for general supervision of the Museum Library during evening and weekend hours.
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| 7/10 |
Martha Brogan CHANGE OF PARTY DATE (Stephen's retirement): New Date: Aug. 5
The retirement party in honor of Stephen Lehmann has been changed to Tuesday, August 5th from 2:30-4:00pm in the Rosenwald Gallery, RBML, 6th floor. We thought that this date and time would accommodate more staff rather than the previously announced Friday afternoon, July 25th. I regret any inconvenience caused by this switch and appreciate Stephen's willingness to return to the Libraries fresh out of retirement!
Let's give him a royal welcome back on August 5th!
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| 7/9 |
Arthur Kiron New Judaica Web-Exhibit! Jewish & Other Imperial Cultures in Late Antiquity
The Center for Advanced Judaic Studies and the Penn Libraries have just made
public their 2007-08 web exhibit: "Jewish & Other Imperial Cultures in Late
Antiquity."
In this exhibit, scholars of the classical world grapple with the complex and
multifarious material sources and received texts upon which are understanding of
the Roman empire and its minorities is built. In contrast to earlier generations
of studies of the rabbis and their world, this past year's CAJS Fellows focused
on the imperial context of which Judaism was but one small piece. This approach
produced vigorous, new challenges to the kinds of evidence and questions
traditionally applied to the study of Judaism in Antiquity, an era of seminal
transformation in Jewish culture, law, society, art, and practice.
To view this on-line exhibition, go to: www.library.upenn.edu/exhibits/cajs/fellows08
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| 7/8 |
Amey Hutchins Assembly program on Botswana--Friday
Reminder: this Friday, 11 July, from 1:30 to 3 in the Class of 1955
Room, the Librarians' Assembly will host a program on the recent trips
to Gaborone, Botswana, by staff of the Penn Libraries. Carton Rogers,
Marjorie Hassen, and Joe Zucca will discuss their participation in an
external audit of library services at the University of Botswana in
May. Bob Krall and Anne Seymour, who traveled to Botswana in June
for an assessment of library and information services for supporting
medical education and improving HIV/AIDS prevention and care, will report
on that trip.
This invitation is extended to all professional and support staff of the
Libraries with the usual provision that operational requirements of all
units must be met and supervisory approval obtained in advance of the
session.
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| 7/9 |
Doug Smullens *** Changes to Wireless Access on Campus, Final Chapter ***
The migration from the old wireless-pennnet system to AirPennNet
happened last Monday. In the past week, staff have encountered several
important aspects of the new system that merit further explanation.
We've also noted that many students seem to be coming to the Libraries
specifically to get assistance.
AirPennNet-Guest Network
When patrons view available wireless networks in the Libraries they will
see AirPennNet and also AirPennNet-Guest. Unlike the standard
AirPennNet service, traffic on the Guest network is not encrypted and so
shouldn't be used in the long term. This service does not require any
special software or extensive configuration. Simply join the
AirPennNet-Guest wireless network and launch a web browser. You will
automatically be directed to a secure logon page where you can
authenticate using your PennKey. Once authenticated, you'll have full
Internet access.
PLEASE NOTE: The first time you authenticate to use the AirPennNet-Guest
network in any given week, there will be a delay of three minutes before
you can access the Internet. This is the time it takes to register your
computer on the network. You will only experience this the first time
you use the service in any given week.
I've updated the AirPennNet webpage with this information.
www.library.upenn.edu/locations/airpennnet.html
How to get the AirPennNet software if you can't get on the network
without the software.
Several people have noted this apparent Catch-22. The simple answer is
to join AirPennNet-Guest, download and configure the software, then
switch to AirPennNet. The software is also available on the PennConnect
CD produced by ISC. If you'd like some copies for your Library, send
requests to libtech@pobox.upenn.edu.
Please let me know if you have any further questions or concerns.
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| 7/9 |
Elizabeth Martin Reminder: Directory Updates
The deadline to make directory revisions for the 2008-2009 printed
faculty/staff directory is Monday, July 14th.
You can check and change your personal directory information to make sure it is accurate by logging on to www.upenn.edu/directories and selecting "Update Directory Listing." The information in your Penn Profile will be used in your individual listing in the 2008-2009 printed white pages.
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| 7/9 |
Nick Okrent Membership changes to the Working Group on Teaching and Instructional Services
Hi folks,
I would like to announce some changes to the roster of the Working Group
on Teaching and Instructional Services. The current members are:
- Karen Anello
- Frank Campbell
- Judith Currano
- Nick Okrent
- Anu Vedantham
However, our mission has not changed - we are still working to provide
opportunities for professional development and communication regarding
instructional issues. To that end we will continue to offer sessions
such as the Keeping Current Workshops and Texts and their Users
sessions. Your input is vital to keeping these and other sessions
relevant and interesting. Please feel free to contact me or any other
member of the Working Group to make suggestions, provide feedback, or
just chat.
Best,
Nick
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| 7/7 |
Aleta Arthurs Library Meetings and Events: Week of July 7-13, 2008
This is a summary of the events that will take place next week. The events listed are all on the Events Calendar (linked here and from the sidebar of this page, under Calendars.)
Tues., July 8, 2008
Summer Internship Opening:: 10am-1pm: Meyerson
Thurs., July 10, 2008
Dept. Heads:: 10:30am-noon: Meyerson
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| 6/25 |
Doug Smullens Changes to Wireless Access on Campus
Yesterday I sent out a general announcement about the transition of our
wireless networks from wireless-pennnet to the new AirPennNet service.
Here's a brief recap.
Wireless PennNet, the web-authenticated wireless network available in
spaces around the Libraries such as the Biomedical, Fine Arts, and Van
Pelt Libraries, will be retired on June 30th 2008.
AirPennNet, which has been available in the same locations since early
January, will continue to be available as the new primary wireless
network on campus. AirPennNet is also scheduled to replace AirSAS and
will be extended to SEAS buildings, where it will co-exist with AirSEAS.
Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns.
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| 6/25 |
Aleta Arthurs Call for volunteers!!! Freshman Library Social- August 29, 2008
Good Morning All,
The Library will once again host the Penn Library Social for all incoming freshmen on Friday, August 29, 7-9pm in Van Pelt-Dietrich Library Center. This event-—part of the University's New Student Orientation program—-is our annual party for the incoming class and includes a DJ, food, and scavenger hunt prizes. It's our chance to show off our wonderful facility and staff. Last year we had over 1800 freshmen in the building during the 2-hour party.
This event cannot happen without staff assistance and I am once again soliciting your help. We need volunteers to set up, greet the students, provide directional information, serve food, and work at scavenger hunt locations. As always, in return for your time—-this is *strictly volunteer*—-you will receive a Penn Library Social t-shirt and an invitation to the volunteers' pre-Social pizza party. You will also have a great time—-guaranteed. Those of you who have helped in passed years know what's in store, but if you have been unable to participate, please consider joining the fun this year!
If you are able to volunteer, please respond to this email and mark the date on your calendar. More information will be forthcoming later in the summer.
Thanks in advance for your help and enthusiasm.
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| 6/20 |
Julianna Lipschutz Chinese Studies Unit closes from June 23 to July 13
Due to family emergency, I am leaving for Taiwan on June 21. Since Jidong has left, the Chinese Studies Unit will temporarily close from June 23 to July 13.
I apologize for the inconvenience.
I wish you a great summer.
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| 6/20 |
Aleta Arthurs Library Meetings and Events: Weeks of June 23-29 and June 30-July 6, 2008
Below is a summary of the events that will take place over the next 2 weeks. The events listed are all on the Events Calendar (linked here and from the sidebar of this page, under Calendars.)
Mon., June 23, 2008
BorrowDirect Music Librarians Lunch:: noon-2pm: 4th Flr, Bodek Conf. Rm.
Wed., June 25, 2008
Val Pena Retirement Reception:: 3-5pm: 6th Flr, Rosenwald
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| 6/18 |
Amanda Lawhorn Penn Directory Listings
The revision cycle for the 2008-2009 printed faculty/staff directory has begun. Please check your personal directory information to make sure it is accurate by logging on to www.upenn.edu/directories and selecting "Update Directory Listing." The information in your Penn Profile will be used in your individual listing in the 2008-2009 printed white pages. The deadline for updating information for the printed white pages is Monday, June 30th.
You can update your information as outlined in the following Almanac article: www.upenn.edu/almanac/volumes/v54/n34/directory.html.
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| 6/17 |
Aleta Arthurs R.S.V.P.: Val Pena's Retirement Reception, Wed., June 25, 3-5pm
Good Morning,
As of today I have received 80 RSVP's for Val's retirement reception. If you have not responded yet, please make sure to do so by, this Friday, June 20 2008. I would really like to have an accurate count of guests!
J Thanks
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| 6/17 |
Amanda Lawhorn Chinese Studies Unit
I am pleased to announce that David Nelson has agreed to serve as the
interim supervisor for the Chinese Studies Unit upon Jidong Yang's
departure. Also, Julianna Lipschutz, the Library Specialist in this
unit, will maintain primary operations until the Chinese Studies
Librarian position is filled. She will continue ordering, processing
and cataloging newly received books as well as provide basic reference
consultations for Chinese-language materials.
Many, many thanks to David and Julianna, and best wishes to Jidong as he
moves to the Asia Library at the University of Michigan.
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| 6/16 |
Martha Brogan Drexel Intern wins ACRL award
I am happy to announce that Brigitte Weinsteiger, Penn Libraries' collection development Drexel intern, won a $1,000 award from the Delaware Valley Chapter of the Association of College & Research Libraries (ACRL/DVC) in May. Given in recognition of a future academic librarian, the award guidelines require applicants to write a brief essay about an ethical issue facing academic libraries. Brigitte chose to consider issues raised by "The Open Access Institutional Repository." Her essay will appear in the Fall 2008 issue of the ACRL/DVC newsletter, available online at: http://www.acrldvc.org/newsletter.htm Here is a preview of Brigitte's conclusion:
Academic librarians today are in a pivotal position to not only champion open access, but also to encourage sensible discussion of these very plausible developments. Their ethical obligation to provide continued access to information depends on it. Thorough analysis and evaluation of the possible repercussions of any potential solution will help librarians and their institutions make thoughtful, deliberate choices in creation of a sustainable scholarly communication model for the 21st century.
Congratulations, Brigitte!
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| 6/13 |
Shawn Martin Copyright Workshop July 16
Hello everyone,
This is just a quick note to let you know that I'll be giving a
copyright workshop on Wednesday, July 16, from 11:00 to noon in the
Meyerson Conference Room of Van Pelt Library on copyright basics (quick
description below).
Copyright Basics, or, Is this legal?
There is lots of confusion on the complex system of copyright laws
currently in use. What is fair use? Can we make copies of things for
classes, conferences, or preservation? Doesn't the Digital Millennium
Copyright Act make everything illegal? How do I explain all of this to
faculty members? This workshop will cover some of the principles of
copyright law and what the library is planning to do and could do to
help librarians and faculty become more engaged in issues of copyright
and intellectual property. Come prepared with questions and discussion
points.
This invitation is extended to all professional and support staff of the
Libraries with the usual provision that operational requirements of all
units must be met and supervisory approval obtained in advance of the
session.
Hope to see you there.
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| 6/13 |
Aleta Arthurs Library Meetings and Events: June 16-22, 2008
Below is a summary of the events that will take place next week. The events listed are all on the Events Calendar (linked here and from the sidebar of this page, under Calendars.)
Mon., June 16, 2008
Ivies+ Research Conference:: 8am-5pm: Meyerson/Class of 55/Weigle Teaching Seminar Room (rm 402)
Tues., June 17, 2008
Jidong Yang Farewell:: 10-11:30am: Meyerson
Wed., June 18, 2008
Paul Williams Reception-:: 5:30-8pm: 6th Flr, Rosenwald Gallery & Balcony
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| 6/10 |
Martha Brogan
Interim Humanities Assignments
Good morning,
With many thanks for their willingness to pitch in during the hiatus while we conduct a search for a Coordinator of Humanities Collections & Humanities Librarian, I'm writing to outline the division of responsibilities:
Dick Griscom will serve as Interim Coordinator, and therefore, participate on CDC. He will oversee the general humanities fund along with any general endowments. He will make regular use of Stephen's office to facilitate communication with other humanities librarians.
Joe Holub: Italian language and literature
Dennis Hyde: UK/European history
David Nelson: Cinema Studies
Nancy Shawcross: Comparative Literature and French language and literature
Bob Walther: Classics and German language and literature
Knowing how busy everyone is, I truly appreciate their willingness to take on these additional responsibilities.
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| 6/10 |
- Aleta Arthurs: Farewell for Jidong Yang
You are cordially invited
to Join us for a Mid-Morning Farewell in
Honor of
Jidong Yang
Tuesday, June 17, 2008
10:00am – 11:30am
Van Pelt-Dietrich Library
3420 Walnut Street
Meyerson Conference Room
2nd Floor
Responses appreciated but not required!
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| 6/9 |
- Aleta Arthurs: Val Pena's Retirement Reception
You are cordially invited
to attend a celebration in honor of
Valerie Pena
Director, Human Resources & Staff
Development
as she retires from the
University of Pennsylvania
Wednesday, June 25, 2008
from 3 until 5:00 p.m.
Van Pelt-Dietrich Library
3420 Walnut Street
Rosenwald Gallery
6th Floor
Please RSVP
In order to have an accurate count of attendees,
we request that you email or call Aleta Arthurs at 215-898-1463 - no later than
June 20, 2008
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| 6/5 |
libtech
Help Desk request
A miscommunication occurred June 4 causing the Library Truck
Delivery staff to deliver a very large box to an incorrect location.
The direction/request to the Help Desk was verbal and not in a ticket.
Also a staff member said he RARELY gets acknowledgments from the Help
Desk regarding problems experienced and reported. These issues are
major concerns for the Help Desk staff.
We at the Help Desk would prefer that your requests for purchases,
services, and other assistance would be sent to us by using the
following email address: libtech@pobox.upenn.edu. This assures that we
clearly understand your request and that all details can be addressed.
If you need to place a request verbally, please expect a confirmation
from Footprints or Libtech reply within the hour. If a Foot Prints
confirmation is not received, assume that your request was not
addressed, and that you should contact the Help Desk right away. This
will prevent misunderstandings and will ensure that requests do not fall
through the cracks. It also allows the Help Desk staff to be accountable
for following through on any given request.
This may seem a little extreme but efficiency is key at the Help Desk.
Thank You
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| 5/28 |
- Aleta Arthurs: Save the Date for Val Pena!
Save the Date!
Val Pena
is Retiring
A Reception is Planned for Wednesday, June 25, 2008
Formal Invitation to Follow!
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| 5/28 |
Beth Picknally Camden
RTQM
I am pleased to announce that Jon Shaw has been named as Head of Research, Training and Quality Management (RTQM). Since Margaret Rohdy retired in January, Jon has been Acting Head of RTQM, and we are now making this a permanent appointment. Jon will continue to supervise the Storage Processing staff at High Density Storage, in addition to supervising the Quality Management staff in the IPC.
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| 5/23 |
Amanda Lawhorn
Staff Announcement
Please join me in congratulating Patty Gilson as she moves to a Library Service Assistant position in the Access Services Department in Van Pelt. Patty holds a BA in English Liberal Arts from Rowan University and is coming to this position from the Dental Library where, among other things, she worked at the circulation desk and oversaw the serials collection. Reporting to the Head of Access Services (Andrea Loigman), Patty will oversee the Van Pelt Library video/DVD collection and distribution of laptops.
Congratulations, Patty!
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| 5/23 |
Aleta Arthurs Library Meetings and Events: May 26- June 1, 2008
Below is a summary of the events that will take place next week. The events listed are all on the Events Calendar (linked here and from the sidebar of this page, under Calendars.)
Wed., May 28, 2008
Original Cataloging & Netherlands Visitor:: noon-2pm: IPC Conference room, 1st Flr
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| 5/22 |
Martha Brogan Stephen Lehmann's Retirement in July 2008
It is with mixed emotions that I announce Stephen Lehmann's retirement from Penn Libraries, effective July 31, 2008. Stephen's career at Penn spans twenty-one years, arriving here in 1987 as a Reference Librarian from Swarthmore College and culminating as Penn's Librarian & Coordinator of Humanities Collections.
Despite his protests to the contrary, a party in Stephen's honor will be held on Friday, July 25, from 3:30 to 5:30PM in the Rare Book & Manuscript Library, 6th floor, Van Pelt-Dietrich Library Center.
With Stephen's retirement, I am pleased to announce the creation of the Emeritus Librarian Fund (ELF), established to recognize the legacy of retired Penn Libraries staff. This collection fund is dedicated to the acquisition, delivery, and preservation of multidisciplinary scholarly resources in all formats. Please direct queries to me or Kristin Winch.
A national search is underway to fill his position,
http://www.library.upenn.edu/employment/professional/humanitieslibrarian.html. Interim plans will be announced soon.
Stephen received his BA, MA, and MLS from the University of California-Berkeley. After teaching in Lesotho as a Peace Corps volunteer for two years, Stephen earned an Ed.M. from Harvard University. Choosing to dedicate his professional career to librarianship, Stephen accepted appointment as a Cataloger at UC-San Diego in 1977 before becoming the Modern Languages Bibliographer at the University of Nebraska, Lincoln in 1979.
An author, reviewer, and translator, Stephen has also contributed to the wider profession through his affiliation with the Western European Specialists Section (WESS) of ACRL, serving as Chair in 1998. In 2003, Oxford University Press published to critical acclaim, Rudolf Serkin: A Life, which Stephen co-authored with Swarthmore's Scheuer Family Professor of Humanities, Marion Faber, and to which Paul Farber, Head of the Rosengarten Reserve & Undergraduate Study Center in Penn Libraries, contributed a 40-page discography.
A consummate humanist by profession and personal persuasion, Stephen has profoundly shaped Penn's collections over decades past for the benefit of current and future generations of scholars. From 2004 through 2006, Stephen ably served as the Chair of Penn Libraries' Collection Development Council. Recognizing the importance of preserving digital resources, in 2007 Stephen advocated for a standing library committee to monitor national e-journal archiving initiativesand was rewarded by becoming the Task Force's inaugural Chair.
As a colleague, friend, and mentor, Stephen's daily presence will be greatly missed by the Penn library and academic community. However, I anticipate that we will not have heard the last from Stephen as he is liberated into retirement. He looks forward to spending more time with his family and babysitting his granddaughter, but his yen for learning and self-improvement will, no doubt, translate into notable, creative endeavors.
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| 5/19 |
Martha Brogan Congrats and Adieu, Jidong Yang
Good morning,
It is my bittersweet duty to announce Jidong Yang's resignation from the Penn Libraries effective June 30, 2008. Jidong has accepted appointment as Head of the Asia Library, www.lib.umich.edu/asia/, at the University of Michigan. Since his graduation from Penn in 2000 with a PhD in East Asian Studies, Jidong has been managing Penn Libraries' Chinese collection and providing services to China-related academic programs across Penn's schools and departments. He will receive his MS in Library and Information Science from Rutgers University tomorrow (Tuesday, May 20th)! During his eight-year tenure as the Chinese Studies Librarian at Penn, Jidong has earned the respect of his colleagues in the Libraries as well as the East Asian community of scholars at Penn and beyond. We extend our congratulations to Jidong on his career advancement at the University of Michigan.
A farewell party will be held on Tuesday morning, June 17th, from 10 to 11am in the Meyerson Conference Room. Please join us then to congratulate Jidong and bid him farewell for the Midwest. Jidong's last day at work is June 20th.
A national search will be conducted to fill this vacancy. Interim plans will be announced soon.
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| 5/16 |
Aleta Arthurs Library Meetings and Events: May 19-25, 2008
Below is a summary of the events that will take place next week. The events listed are all on the Events Calendar (linked here and from the sidebar of this page, under Calendars.)
Mon., May 19, 2008
U Press Meeting:: noon-1:30pm: Meyerson
Wed., May 21, 2008
Faculty Senate Office:: 1:30-3pm: Meyerson
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| 5/13 |
H. Carton Rogers
Important Announcement!
All,
In case you haven't already heard this from other sources, I regretfully have to announce that Valerie Pena has decided to retire from the Penn Libraries as of June 30th , 2008. I suppose that there is an inevitability about this but it is hard to imagine life in the Libraries without Val's presence. Actually, since she was both an undergraduate and graduate student at Penn, it's hard to imagine her no longer being an active part of the whole Penn community!
I know you will agree that Val has had a tremendous impact on the Penn Libraries and on those of us who have had the distinct pleasure of working beside her over these many years. So much of who we are as a library community and how we interrelate is the result of Val's influence. Her use of reason rather than emotion and her quintessential fairness are attributes that have stood her and all of us in good stead over the years.
In many ways Val is irreplaceable but we are currently weighing our options and will announce them when we are sure of the direction we're heading in. Plans are also underway for a going away party for her to be held in late June. More on that later.
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| 5/6 |
- Jasmine Lim Posting Notice: Library Specialist--2-year temp position (Van Pelt
Library - Original Cataloging)
ATTENTION: ALL BARGAINING UNIT STAFF MEMBERS:
There is a vacancy at Van Pelt-Dietrich Library in Original Cataloging for a Library Specialist. This position is being recruited for as a two-year temporary, grant-funded and project-based position not as a temporary upgrade opportunity.
This position is posted online at the Jobs@Penn website: jobs.hr.upenn.edu; job reference number is 080524626. If you are interested in applying for this position, you will need to apply online by May 13, 2008. Please attach a cover letter and resume to your application.
How to apply online:
If you already have a login ID for the Jobs@Penn website, click on "Login." If you do not have a login ID, you can create a new one by clicking on "Create Job Profile." You should fill out the online application, and upload your cover letter and resume from documents on your computer.
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| 5/8 |
Amanda Lawhorn
Campus HR Newsletter - May 2008
Linked below is the May 2008 Message from HR Newsletter. Included in this edition:
- 2008 Performance and Staff Development Program
- The Penn Perspective
- New Default Investment Funds for Retirement Plans
- The Dependent Eligibility Audit Has Begun!
- Summer and Fall Tuition Benefit Deadlines
- Smoking Cessation
- Stress Management
- Professional and Personal Development
- Parenting 101: All Ages, All Stages
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| 5/7 |
Amanda Lawhorn
Staff Announcements
Please join me in welcoming Abigail Hinsman to the position of Administrative Assistant in the Office of the Vice Provost and Director of Libraries beginning tomorrow, May 8, 2008. Abigail holds a BA in Film Studies from Columbia University and is coming to us from Clarke Galleries in Vermont where she worked as a Gallery Manager. Under the general supervision of Adela Smith, she will provide receptionist, secretarial and administrative support to the Office of the Vice Provost and Director of Libraries.
Additionally, please join me in welcoming Chris Lippa to the two-year position of Library Imaging Assistant in the Schoenberg Center for Electronic Text and Image (SCETI) beginning May 19, 2008. Chris is coming to us from Woven Legends where he worked as a Digital Image Specialist. Under the general supervision of David McKnight, he will oversee the production, management and storage of digital content (image and text) produced in SCETI.
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| 5/7 |
Aleta Arthurs Library Meetings and Events: May 12-18, 2008
Below is a summary of the events that will take place next week. The events listed are all on the Events Calendar (linked here and from the sidebar of this page, under Calendars.)
Mon., May 12, 2008
AMEEL:: 10am-5pm: Class of '55
ISC:: 1:30-3pm: Meyerson
Thurs., May 15, 2008
Penn Fund Executive Board
Meeting:: noon-5pm: Class of '55
Reception::5-6:30pm: 6th Flr, Fine Arts Library
Jana Varlejs Meeting:: 12:30-4pm: Meyerson
Fri., May 16, 2008
Cookbook Collections Event:: 5-7pm: 6th Flr, Rosenwald
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| 5/6 |
Nick Okrent
Digital National Security Archives Demo
Hi All,
A representative from Proquest will be in town on the 21st to show us around the Digital National Security Archive. This database is relevant to history, area studies, business, international relations, and more. Here is the information:
Digital National Security Archive (DNSA)
Wednesday, May 21, 2008, 10-11am
Van Pelt Library, Room 241 (Class of '55 classroom)
• The Digital National Security Archive is a resource created in collaboration with the National Security Archive, this database is the most comprehensive collection available of significant primary documents central to U.S. foreign and military policy since 1945. It contains important, declassified documents-in 28 collections-that have been gathered through extensive use of the U.S. Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). Many are published now for the first time.
• Learn more about the unique collections that make up the Digital National Security Archive. Each collection contains a diverse range of policy documents including presidential directives, memos, diplomatic dispatches, meeting notes, independent reports, briefing papers, White House communications, email, confidential letters, and other secret material.
• Discover the advanced search capabilities of the Digital National Security Archive. Each document has been abstracted and indexed to enable powerful searching. View full images of documents retrieved in GIF or PDF format. In addition, use the My Archive feature to store saved searches and selected records between sessions.
Participants are encouraged to ask questions and provide feedback!
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| 5/1 |
Aleta Arthurs Library Meetings and Events: May 5-11, 2008
Below is a summary of the events that will take place next week. The events listed are all on the Events Calendar (linked here and from the sidebar of this page, under Calendars.)
Tues., May 6, 2008
RBML Staff Meeting:: 11:00am-2pm
Andrea Baruzzi Farewell:: 3:30-5pm: Meyerson
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| 4/30 |
- Aleta Arthurs: Send Off for Andrea Baruzzi
You are cordially invited
to join us for a Sweet Send Off
in honor of
Andrea Baruzzi
Tuesday, May 6, 2008
3:30pm
Meyerson Conference Room
2nd Floor, Van Pelt-Dietrich Library
3420 Walnut Street
RSVPs appreciated but not required
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| 4/28 |
- Jasmine Lim Posting (Vacancy) Notice- Bibliographic Assistant I (Original Cataloging Dept.)
ATTENTION: ALL BARGAINING UNIT STAFF MEMBERS:
There is a vacancy at Van Pelt-Dietrich Library in the Information Processing Center, Original Cataloging deparment for a Bibliographic Assistant I. This position is being recruited for as a one-year temporary, grant-funded and project-based position not as a temporary upgrade opportunity. Please see attachment for job description.
Should you be interested in applying for this position, please notify me via e-mail of your interest along with your resume by May 05, 2008.
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| 4/28 |
- Jasmine Lim Posting (Vacancy) Notice - Library Service Assistant I (Van Pelt Circulation Dept.)
ATTENTION: ALL BARGAINING UNIT STAFF MEMBERS:
There are two vacancies at Van Pelt-Dietrich Library in the Circulation department for Library Service Assistant I. The first LSA position
oversees Video/DVD collection and has a fixed schedule from 10am to 6pm. The second LSA position processes books and has evening schedule from noon to 8pm See attached job descriptions linked below for details.
Should you be interested in applying for any of these positions, please notify me via e-mail of your interest along with your resume by May 05, 2008. Also please state which position you are applying for.
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| 4/25 |
John Pollack
April 30 symposium: Medical History as Personal Experience
Dear Colleagues,
We hope you can attend this symposium next week - it promises to be
fascinating. And please feel free to circulate this announcement.
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| 4/24 |
Aleta Arthurs Library Meetings and Events: April 28-May 4, 2008
Below is a summary of the events that will take place next week. The events listed are all on the Events Calendar (linked here and from the sidebar of this page, under Calendars.)
Mon., Apr. 28, 2008
NEFLLCG:: 9:30am-2pm: Class of '55
ISC:: 1-3pm: Meyerson
Wed., Apr. 30, 2008
Medical History Symposium & Reception
Symposium::2-5pm: Class of '55
Reception::5:30-7pm: 6th Flr, Rosenwald
Thurs., May 1, 2008
Dept Heads:: 10:30am-noon: Meyerson
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| 4/23 |
Amanda Lawhorn
REMINDER: Performance Appraisals
All Professional and Administrative Library Staff, just a friendly reminder that the 2008 performance appraisal schedule is as follows:
Wed., Apr. 30 - Suggested date for self-appraisals to be submitted to supervisors from their direct reports.
Wed., May 28 - Supervisor appraisals are due to me. Appraisal meetings should be completed prior to this date.
If you have questions/concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me.
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| 4/23 |
Amanda Lawhorn
Staff Announcement
Please join me in congratulating John Tisdale as he moves to the Circulation Desk Administrator position in the Access Services Department in Van Pelt. John has been in this role temporarily since January 2008, and prior to this, served as a Library Services Assistant in Access Services where, among other things, he managed the Van Pelt video/DVD collection and distribution of laptops. Reporting to the Head of Access Services (Andrea Loigman), John is responsible for the daily operations of the Van Pelt Circulation Desk including planning, implementing and administering effective circulation services.
Congratulations, John!
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| 4/20 |
Amanda Lawhorn
Organizational Changes
Rob Cagna, Head of Access and Document Delivery Services in the Biomedical Library, has accepted the position of Director of the West Virginia University Health Science Center Library, Charleston Division.
Today is Rob's last day at Penn. Though he will be missed, we wish him all the best!
In light of Rob#39;s departure, we are making several organizational changes in the Biomedical Library effective Monday, April 21, 2008:
Emily Batista, Resource Sharing Project Librarian in Van Pelt, has agreed to serve as Acting Head of Document Delivery Services in the Biomedical Library. In addition to her responsibilities in Van Pelt, Emily will supervise the Biomedical Library Document Delivery Services unit and staff as well as look for increased opportunities for cooperation and collaboration between resource sharing efforts across the Libraries.
Melanie Cedrone, Biology/Biomedical Graduate Studies Liaison, has agreed to provide interim oversight of the technical services functions at the Biomedical Library. Additionally, upon Linda Rosenstein#39;s departure in January 2008, Melanie assumed collection development responsibilities for medicine and biomedical research.
Barbara Kountouzi, Coordinator, Education Program/Research Services in the Biomedical Library, has agreed to serve as Acting Head of Access Services at the Biomedical Library. In addition to her current responsibilities, Barbara will supervise the Biomedical Library Access Services unit and staff including stacks, circulation, reserves and the single-service desk.
Many, many thanks to Emily, Melanie and Barbara for their willingness to assume these additional responsibilities!
Should you have any questions about these changes, please let us know.
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| 4/1 |
- Elizabeth Martin : Welcome Breakfast: April 21, 2008
Please join Carton Rogers
at the
Welcome Breakfast for New Library Staff
Monday, April 21st, 2008
9:00am to 11am
Meyerson Conference Room
2nd floor, Van Pelt-Dietrich Library Center
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| 4/17 |
Aleta Arthurs Library Meetings and Events: Apr. 20-27
Below is a summary of the events that will take place next week. The events listed are all on the Events Calendar (linked here and from the sidebar of this page, under Calendars.)
Mon., Apr. 21, 2008
Welcome Breakfast:: 9-11am: Meyerson
Thurs., Apr. 14, 2008
Jana Varlejs Meeting:: 12:30-4pm: Meyerson
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| 4/16 |
Marjorie Hassen
Mashup Event on Thursday
2nd Annual Mashup Awards Event
Thurs., 17 Apr., 5pm
Class of '55 Conference Room
Please join us for the culmination of this year's Mashup Contest, sponsored by Penn Libraries, the Cinema Studies Program, and College Houses and Academic Services. For the contest, which celebrates student creativity with multimedia, entrants were asked to create a 3-minute film that remixed or repurposed material from existing video.
The guest speaker for the event will be Leah Kauffman, the singer-songwriter behind several YouTube hits including "I got a Crush on Obama," which now lists over 7.5 million downloads. Ms. Kauffman, a Temple University undergraduate, has created several other viral videos with the group BarelyPolitical.com, as well as on her own. She is an active performer and in 2005 released a full album of her music, "Folk and Fantasy." She will share excerpts from her videos and her insights on what makes a YouTube video successfully "viral," attracting millions of viewers and national attention.
Following Ms. Kauffman's remarks, contest entries will be screened and this year's winners announced.
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| 4/11 |
John Pollack Rosenbach Lectures and extra seminar: Paul Saenger
Dear friends,
We hope you can join us next week for Paul Saenger's Rosenbach
Lectures, and for an extra hands-on seminar. Details below.
The 2008 Rosenbach Lectures in Bibliography
"The Latin Bible as Codex"
Paul Saenger, The Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois
- Mon., Apr. 14: "Christian Versification"
- Tues., Apr. 15: "The Birth of Modern Chapters"
- Thurs., Apr. 17: "The Printed Codex"
Rosenwald Gallery
AND
- Wed., Apr. 16, 10am-noon, Lea Library
Extra seminar for faculty,
students, staff, affiliates, and guests:
Professor Saenger will address questions and show manuscript Bibles from the
Penn collections.
Lea Library
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| 4/11 |
Aleta Arthurs Library Meetings and Events: Apr. 13-19
Below is a summary of the events that will take place next week. The events listed are all on the Events Calendar (linked here and from the sidebar of this page, under Calendars.)
Mon., Apr. 14, 2008
ISC:: 1:30-3pm: Meyerson
Rosenbach Lecture & Reception
Lecture::5:30-6:30pm: 6th flr, Rosenwald
Reception::6:30-7:30pm: 6th flr, Fine Arts
Tues., Apr. 15, 2008
Discussion & Reception with Kay Raseroka
Lunch discussion::noon-2pm: Bio-Med Library Conference Room
Reception::3:30-4:30pm: Meyerson
Rosenbach Lecture:: 5:30-6:30pm: 6th Flr, Rosenwald
Thurs., Apr. 17, 2008
History Undergrad Advisory Board:: 12:15-2:15pm: Meyerson
Student Worker Party::11:30am-3pm: Class of '55
Rosenbach Lecture & Reception
Lecture::5:30-6:30pm: 6th flr, Rosenwald
Reception::6:30-7:30pm: 6th flr, Fine Arts
Fri., Apr. 18, 2008
Lunch Reception, Maria Arenas and Elvira Saurina & Librarians:: noon-2pm: Meyerson
Office of Intl Programs:: 12:30-5pm: Class of '55
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| 4/9 |
Amanda Lawhorn
Staff Announcement
Please join me in congratulating Donna Brandolisio on her acceptance of the
part-time Manuscripts Cataloger position in the Rare Book & Manuscript Library
(RBML) where she has worked in a temporary capacity since March 2007. She
holds a BA in History of Art and a Master in Liberal Arts with a concentration
in History of Art and Literature from the University of Pennsylvania.
Reporting to the Assistant Curator of Manuscripts (Amey Hutchins), Donna sorts,
arranges and catalogs new acquisitions and the arrearage of modern manuscript
collections in RBML.
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| 4/8 |
Dick Griscom
Francis Johnson exhibit opening, Thursday, 10 April, 5:30 pm
Please join us Thursday at 5:30 in the Rosenwald Gallery (6th floor) for
the official opening of our exhibit on Philadelphia bandleader and
composer Francis Johnson (1792-1844).
A brief talk by Penn music professor Guthrie P. Ramsey Jr. will be
followed by a reception on the 4th floor in the exhibit area at the
entrance to the Ormandy Music and Media Center. Pianist and Penn
doctoral student Tim Ribchester will be performing selections from our
collection of Johnson's music during the reception.
For more information on the exhibit (including audio clips), see
www.library.upenn.edu/exhibits/francisjohnson.html
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| 4/7 |
Beth Picknally Camden
Language proficiency list
An updated version of the list of Library staff with foreign language proficiencies is now available on the IPC web at staffweb.library.upenn.edu/ipc/ProfLangList.xls
If you have any additions or corrections, please contact Jennifer Sweda
p.s. If you had previously bookmarked this resource, you should update bookmarks as this is a new path.
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| 4/4 |
- Amanda Lawhorn 2008 Performance Appraisals
All Professional and Administrative Library Staff:
It is once again time for us to begin the annual performance appraisal process.
For those of you who are new to the University, the Performance and Staff Development Program provides staff and supervisors with a formal process to open lines of communication and promote a productive work environment. It is designed to improve job understanding, promote more effective job performance and establish future goals for career growth. Performance appraisals are required for all regular full and part-time staff to inform and support salary decisions as part of the annual merit compensation program.
I would like to invite all non-bargaining unit staff (especially those who are new to the University) to a training session on the performance appraisal process. This session will give you an overview of Penn's appraisal program, its objectives and format.
Two identical sessions will be held on Thursday, April 10, at 2pm, and Monday, April 14, at 10:30am in the Meyerson Conference Room. Please RSVP by Wednesday, April 9, if you plan to attend. If you are unable to attend either of these sessions and would like to schedule an individual session, please let me know.
The 2008 performance appraisal schedule for the Libraries is as follows:
Wednesday, April 30 – Suggested date for self-appraisals to be submitted to supervisors from their direct reports.
Wednesday, May 28 – Supervisor appraisals are due to me. Appraisal meetings should be completed prior to this date.
Performance appraisal forms and informative materials are available at www.hr.upenn.edu/StaffRelations/Performance/Default.aspx
Should you have any questions or concerns about the performance appraisal process, please do not hesitate to contact me.
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| 4/3 |
Aleta Arthurs Library Meetings and Events: Apr. 7-12
Below is a summary of the events that will take place next week. The events listed are all on the Events Calendar (linked here and from the sidebar of this page, under Calendars.)
Mon., Apr. 7, 2008
Sandra Kerbel Dedication
Dedication::2-2:30pm: WIC, Kerbel Alcove
Reception::2:30-4pm: Meyerson
Tues., Apr. 8, 2008
Library Overseers
Meeting & Luncheon::noon-5:45pm: Meyerson
Dinner::5:45-9pm: off site
Wed., April 9, 2008
Library Overseers Meeting/Breakfast and Luncheon:: 8:30am-2:00pm: Meyerson
Schoenberg Database of Manuscripts Advisory Board Mtg:: 3-5pm: Meyerson
Thurs., Apr. 10, 2008
Francis Johnson Lecture & Reception
Lecture::5:45-6:30pm: 6th flr, Rosenwald
Reception::6:30-7:30pm: 4th flr, Music Library exhibit hallway
Fri., Apr. 11, 2008
Herder Lecture & Reception
Lecture::5:30-7pm: 6th flr, Rosenwald
Reception::7-8:30pm: 6th flr, Fine Arts Library
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| 4/1 |
- Elizabeth Martin : Welcome Breakfast: April 21, 2008
Please join Carton Rogers
at the
Welcome Breakfast for New Library Staff
Monday, April 21st, 2008
9:00am to 11am
Meyerson Conference Room
2nd floor, Van Pelt-Dietrich Library Center
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| 3/31 |
- Rachelle Nelson 2008 Library Summer Internship Program
Colleagues,
Planning for the 2008 Penn Libraries Summer Internship Program has begun! See below a message from Carton
The Program selects students from West Philadelphia and University City High Schools to introduce them to the field of academic librarianship and information science during a seven week summer session. This year's program will be held July 8-Aug. 22, 2008. The Interns have enjoyed learning about our profession and interacting with library staff while acquiring new skills that are used during their senior year in high school and beyond. Over the past 3 years, our own staff have impacted the lives of a growing number of young people by mentoring, teaching, encouraging, and supporting their pursuit of higher education.
Will we accomplish our goal of creating tomorrow's librarians and information specialists? Only time will tell. In the meanwhile, let's continue to present our profession as a possible career choice.
Seeking: MENTORS and interested individuals who would like to participate in other ways.
Not sure? Feel free to contact any member of GOLD (Group on Library Diversity) with your questions. We can even put you in contact with past mentors to get the inside scoop. If you're ready to commit, please send me an email by Mon., April 7 as we are trying to firm up this year's participants.
On behalf of GOLD ... THANK YOU!
Gold:
A Message from the Vice Provost & Director of Libraries
I think we should all be very proud of the work the Gold Team and all of the mentors have done over the past three summers to make the Libraries' internship program a success. This is an important initiative in support of a very central goal of ours: to diversify the staff in the Penn Libraries to better reflect the communities we serve. I don't think it is too much to say that this has been a transformational program not only for the wonderful student interns but also those who have been privileged to work with them. I am committed to sustaining this program organizationally and financially but it does need all of your support to make it happen. Please seriously consider becoming a mentor or getting involved in other ways.
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| 4/1 |
Amanda Lawhorn Staff Announcements
Just a reminder that Shawn Martin will be joining us on April 7, 2008 as our Scholarly Communication Librarian. Shawn holds a BA in History from Ohio State University and a MA in History from the College of William and Mary. He is coming to us from the University of Michigan - University Library where he served as a Project Librarian with responsibility for the Text Creation Partnership project (additional information available at http://www.lib.umich.edu/tcp/). Under the direction of the Director of Public Services (Marjorie Hassen), he will be responsible for the Libraries' institutional repository, ScholarlyCommons@Penn, as well as oversee issues relating to intellectual property rights and academic publishing and provide leadership in promoting awareness through venues including the Libraries' Winning Independence website http://www.library.upenn.edu/scholcomm.
Additionally, please join me in congratulating Elizabeth Broadwell as she moves to a regular Library Specialist position in the Original Cataloging Department in IPC. Elizabeth has been in this role temporarily since February 2007, and prior to this, served as a Senior Clerk in the IPC's Shared Cataloging Department. She holds a BA in English from Rutgers University and a MA and PhD in English from the University of Pennsylvania. Reporting to the Rare Book Cataloging Librarian (Regan Kladstrup), Elizabeth handles bibliographic work with published and non-archival Rare Book & Manuscript Library materials in all languages and formats dating from the 15th century to the present.
Also, please join me in congratulating Marissa Hendriks on her acceptance of the one-year position of Administrative & Reprographic Services Coordinator in the Rare Book & Manuscript Library (RBML) where she has worked in a part-time capacity since May 2007. Marissa also worked as a student in SCETI while she completed a Post-Baccalaureate Program in Classics at the University of Pennsylvania. She holds a BA in Medieval Studies and English from Rutgers University and is currently pursuing a MLIS at Drexel University. Working closely with RBML and SCETI curatorial staff, Marissa coordinates and processes reprographic requests for high-resolution digital scans.
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| 3/27 |
Aleta Arthurs Library Meetings and Events: Mar 31 - April 6, 2008
Below is a summary of meetings and/or events for next week. We are entering a very busy time and there are quite a few events taking place over the next few weeks. Please feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns. I will be in and out of my office all week. If anyone needs me, please contact me on my cell (267) 252-7678. All weekly class schedules and non-food-related meetings can be found on the staffweb, left side bar under VPDLCroomschedules.
Tuesday, April 1, 2008
Lea Lecture:: 5:30-6:30pm: 6th Flr - Rosenwald
Lea Lecture Reception:: 6:30-7:30pm: 6th Flr - Furness
Thursday, April 3, 2008
Dept Heads:: 10:30am-noon: Meyerson
Provost Center:: 12:15-3:45pm: Meyerson
Beitler Committee Meeting:: 3-5pm: Lea Library
Beitler Lecture:: 5-6pm: 6th Flr
Beitler Reception:: 6-7pm: 6th Flr
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| 3/20 |
Aleta Arthurs Library Meetings and Events: Mar 23 - Mar 30, 2008
Below is a summary of meetings and/or events for next week. We are entering a very busy time and there are quite a few events taking place over the next few weeks. Please feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns. I will be in and out of my office all week. If anyone needs me, please contact me on my cell (267) 252-7678. All weekly class schedules and non-food-related meetings can be found on the staffweb, left side bar under VPDLCroomschedules.
Monday, March 24, 2008
ISC:: 1-3pm: Meyerson
Tuesday, March 25, 2008
Bibliometrics & Faculty Expertise Mtg:: noon-2pm: Meyerson
Book Launch Reception:: 5-7pm: 6th Flr
Wednesday, March 26,2008
Bibliometrics & Faculty Laptop demo:: 10am-noon: Biomed Library, Lounge Area
Bibliometrics & Faculty Laptop demo:: 1-3:30pm: Meyerson
Rackin Lecture and Reception:: 5-7pm: 6th Flr
Thursday, March 27, 2008
Center for Afrikana Studies:: 10am-4pm: Class of '55
Center for Afrikana Studies Reception:: 6-8pm: 6th Flr
Friday, March 28, 2008
LOVE Conference:: 8:30am-5pm: Class of '55
LOVE Conference Lecture & Reception:: 5:30-8:30pm: 6th Flr
Conference schedule is available here.
Saturday, March 29, 2008
LOVE Conference:: 10am-5pm: Class of '55
Sunday, March 30, 2008
LOVE Conference:: 10am-2pm: Class of '55
Becoming Modern Conference & Reception:: 10am-8pm: 6th Flr
Becoming Modern Speaker Lunch:: 1-2:30pm: Meyerson
Here is the link to the conference schedule http://www.sas.upenn.edu/home/news/becoming_modern.html.
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| 3/20 |
Marjorie Hassen
Dedication of Memorial for Sandra Kerbel
On April 7th at 2pm, we will dedicate the Sandra S. Kerbel Memorial Alcove in the David B. Weigle Information Commons. Please join your colleagues to honor Sandra and her many contributions to the library.
See the formal invitation here.
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| 3/20 |
Marjorie Hassen
Position Reposted: Assistant Director, Research and Instructional Services
The search committee for the Assistant Director, Research and Instructional Services has decided to repost the position. The revised description is available here and is posted on the University HR website, (Job Reference # 071023346),
as well as on a number of national job sites. I am glad to chat if you have questions about the position and also encourage you to share it widely.
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| 3/19 |
Barbara Cavanaugh SCOPUS Demonstration
Dear Colleagues,
As part of our current trial of the Scopus scientific literature database, Scopus is hosting two Penn Libraries events next week:
Tues. March 25th, 12:45pm-2pm Lunch in the Meyerson Conference Room
Topic: "What Scopus can do for Penn" (as opposed to details of how to search the database).
Scopus is not only useful for its tremendously broad coverage of the scientific literature, but also for its function of bibliometric analysis of author publications.
Wed. March 26th, there will be more casual demonstrations of the product which you are also invited to attend:
Biomedical Library Lounge, 10am-noon OR Van Pelt Library, Meyerson Conference Room, 1:30-3:30.
Refreshments will be served. This would be a great opportunity for a personalized demonstration of the product.
This trial and demonstration are being sponsored as part of the Libraries' task-force to evaluate bibliometric and faculty expertise databases. Members of the task-force are Marcella Barnhart, Danianne
Mizzy, Anne Seymour, and myself (Chair).
Please RSVP to me at bbc@pobox.upenn.edu or 215-898-8874.
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| 3/18 |
John Pollack Upcoming events:: 6th floor of Van Pelt
Dear colleagues,
The next weeks will be busy ones on the 6th floor of Van Pelt, and I write to invite you all to these upcoming talks and events. Mark your calendars! And feel free to contact me with any questions.
Tuesday, March 25, 2008
Rosenwald Gallery::5pm
New Book Launch: Knowles & Hillier, Placing History
A book talk and reception celebrating the recent release of "Placing History: How Maps, Spatial Data, and GIS Are Changing Historical Scholarship," edited by Anne Kelly Knowles (Middlebury College) with a digital supplement edited by Amy Hillier (University of Pennsylvania).
http://www.library.upenn.edu/news/418
Tuesday, April 1, 2008
Rosenwald Gallery:: 5pm
Henry Charles Lea Lecture: Jonathan S. C. Riley-Smith, University of Cambridge
"Some Modern Approaches to the History of the Crusades"
Jonathan S. C. Riley-Smith is the most distinguished historian of the Crusades in the Anglophone world. He has published fifteen books and hundreds of scholarly articles on all aspects of Crusades history. Reception to follow the lecture.
http://www.library.upenn.edu/exhibits/lectures/lealecture.html
Thursday, April 3, 2008
Rosenwald Gallery:: 5:30pm
"Democracy Today: Lessons from Dreyfus and Zola"
A forum and discussion, with Professors Jean-Max Guieu (Georgetown University) and Jeffrey Mehlman (Boston University)
Two distinguished scholars of the Dreyfus Affair and of the work of Emile Zola will discuss their scholarship and its connections with contemporary questions relating to tolerance, anti-semitism, the press, the military, and the role of intellectuals in public life. Exhibition of items from the Lorraine Beitler Collection and reception to follow. This is the second annual event sponsored by the Lorraine Beitler Collection of the Dreyfus Affair at the Penn Rare Book and Manuscript Library.
http://www.library.upenn.edu/news/423
Saturday, April 5, 2008
Rosenwald Gallery:: 3pm
Public tour of Textual Spaces: An Architecture of Reading
http://www.library.upenn.edu/exhibits/textualspaces.html
Click here for a full list of upcoming events through the end of April.
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| 3/18 |
Elizabeth Martin Reminder::Annual Service Recognition Ceremony
On March 19th, 2008 at 10:30am in the Class of '55 Conference Room, we will be hosting the Annual Service Recognition Award ceremony to show our appreciation to library staff who have reached service milestones of 10,15, 20, 25, 30, 35, and 40 years. WOW!! 40 years! All staff are invited to join Carton Rogers in the celebration!
The ceremony will take place in the Class of '55 Conference Room, 2nd. floor VPDLC. A reception will follow immediately in the Meyerson Conference Room, 2nd floor VPDLC.
An updated program is available here.
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| 3/14 |
Aleta Arthurs Library Meetings and Events: Mar 17 - Mar 22, 2008
This is a summary of the events that will take place over the next week. If I have missed anything, please let me know. All weekly class schedules and non-food-related meetings can be found on the staffweb, left side bar under VPDLCroomschedules.
Tuesday, March 18, 2008
Penn Abroad Office:: 12:30-5pm: Class of '55
Wednesday, March 19, 2008
Service Recognition Awards:: 10:30am-noon: Class of '55
Service Recognition Awards Reception:: noon-1pm: Meyerson
Saturday, March 22, 2008
Romance Language Grad Student Conf Reception:: 5-6:30pm: 6th Flr
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| 3/6 |
Aleta Arthurs Library Meetings and Events: Mar 10. - Mar. 14, 2008
This is a summary of the events that will take place over the next week. If I have missed anything, please let me know. All weekly class schedules and non-food-related meetings can be found on the staffweb, left side bar under VPDLCroomschedules.
Monday, March 10, 2008
ISC:: 1-3pm: Meyerson
Acces IP Opening Reception:: 5:30-7:30: 6th Floor
Tuesday, March 11, 2008
Access IP:: 8:30am-5pm: Class of '55, Meyerson, 402, 302, WIC
Tentative Schedule as follows:
| 8:45-9:20 | Coffee, Pastries, and Registration
Meyerson |
| 9:30-9:40 | Welcome
Class of '55 |
| 9:40-10:30 | Keynote
Who Works in Access Services?: Class of '55 |
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| 11:00-12:15 | Branching Out: Access Services in Departmental Libraries
Class of '54 Teaching Seminar |
| 11:00-12:15 | Doing More with Less: Stretching Resources and Adding Services
Class of '68 WIC Seminar Room |
| 11:00-12:15 | Exceptional Service: When to Bend, Enforce, and Change the Rules
Weigle Teaching Seminar |
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| 12:15-1:20 | Lunch
Weigle Information Commons |
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| 1:30-2:15 | Management Forum: Developing Your Leadership
Class of '55 |
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| 2:45-4:00 | Emerging Issues in Access Services: Technology, Services, Staffing
Class of '54 Teaching Seminar |
| 2:45-4:00 | Safe and Sound: Security in the Library
Class of '68 Seminar Room |
| 2:45-4:00 | Exceptional Service: When to Bend, Enforce, and Change the Rules
Weigle Teaching Seminar |
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| 4:00-4:30 | Hats, coats, snacks
Meyerson |
Thursday, March 13, 2008
Library Staff Retreat:: 8:30am-5pm: Penn's View Inn
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Marjorie Hassen Sunshine Week Webcast
The Libraries will be hosting a webcast as part of Sunshine Week 2008:
"Government Secrecy: Censoring Your Right to Know"
Wednesday, March 19th: 1-2:30pm
Class of '55 Conference Room
Van Pelt-Dietrich Library Center
"Government Secrecy: Censoring Your Right to Know" will include a panel
of experts from around the country who will discuss open government and
secrecy, the problems it poses, how it impacts communities, and what the
public can do about it. Complete webcast program information can be
found at http://www.openthegovernment.org/article/subarchive/109/
Sunshine Week will be observed this year March 16-22. Launched initially
in 2005, Sunshine Week is intended to raise awareness of the importance
of open government to everyone in the community. Sponsors include ARL,
ALA, SLA, the American Association of Law Libraries, League of Women
Voters, National Coalition Against Censorship, National Press Club,
Project on Government Oversight (POGO), Sunlight Foundation, National
Freedom of Information Coalition, and OpenTheGovernment.org.
Information on Sunshine Week can be found at: http://www.sunshineweek.org/
This invitation is extended to all professional and support staff of the
Libraries with the usual provision that operational requirements of all
units must be met and supervisory approval obtained in advance of the
program.
The webcast is open to the public, so please feel free to forward
program information to faculty, students, and colleagues across campus.
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| 3/5 |
Elizabeth Martin Reminder: Union Contract Distribution
The new contracts have been printed and will be distributed within the next few days to supervisors of bargaining unit staff, and their supervisors. The union is distributing copies to bargaining unit staff. There are also some extra copies in the Library HR Office (Rm 239 of Van Pelt) and if you need more, you can stop by and pick one up or let me know and I'll send it through campus mail.
The contract is still available here.
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Elizabeth Martin Annual Service Recognition Ceremony
On March 19th, 2008 at 10:30am in the Class of '55 Conference Room, we will be hosting the Annual Service Recognition Award ceremony to show our appreciation to library staff who have reached service milestones of 10,15, 20, 25, 30, 35, and 40 years. WOW!! 40 years! All staff are invited to join Carton Rogers in the celebration!
The ceremony will take place in the Class of '55 Conference Room, 2nd. floor VPDLC. A reception will follow immediately in the Meyerson Conference Room, 2nd floor VPDLC.
Please plan on attending! A list of honorees is available here.
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| 2/25 |
Nick Okrent Reminder:: User-Generated Content Workshop, this Thursday!
Hi folks,
The next Keeping Current Workshop will be Thursday, February 28 from 11-noon in the Meyerson Conference Room of Van Pelt Library.
User-Generated Content
User-generated content has become one of the defining components of Web 2.0. How has participatory media culture made inroads into presentation of library content? How does this support the library mission? Which forms of user-generated content are apt to engage patrons? Charles Cobine will give a presentation and lead discussion about incorporating user content into the library Web presence through personalized user profiles, writing, multimedia, interaction design, and more.
This invitation is extended to all professional and support staff of the Libraries with the usual provision that operational requirements of all units must be met and supervisory approval obtained in advance of the session.
Hope to see you all there.
The Working Group on Teaching and Instructional Services
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| 2/18 |
Amanda Lawhorn Campus HR Newsletter: Special Edition
A special mid-month edition of the Message from HR Newsletter is posted on the Library Units Pagepage under the Human Resources heading, linked here.
This edition includes information about the free on-site health screenings that will be available in early March. In addition, learn how you can use a simple on-line tool to manage your health and earn the chance to win free medical premiums from Penn for a full year. These programs are open to all staff and faculty currently receiving medical insurance through the University. Registration for the health screenings is open until February 28, so if you are interested, please make sure to sign up soon.
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| 2/18 |
Amanda Lawhorn Staff Announcement: Lynn Ransom
Please join me in welcoming Lynn Ransom to the position of Project Manager for the Schoenberg Database of Medieval and Renaissance Manuscripts beginning February 18, 2008. Lynn holds a BA in Art History from the University of the South in Sewanee, Tennessee and a MA and PhD in Art History from the University of Texas at Austin. She is coming to us from the Free Library of Philadelphia where she worked as a Project Curator in their Rare Book Department. Reporting to the Director of SCETI (David McKnight), she will oversee and direct the data collection and editing processes for the Schoenberg Database as well as provide daily project management and participate in the future development of the Database.
Additional information on the Schoenberg Database is available at http://sceti.library.upenn.edu/sdm/index.cfm.
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| 2/18 |
Elizabeth Martin Posting Notice:: Library Specialist: Van Pelt Library, Original Cataloging
Attention: All bargaining unit staff members
There is a vacancy at Van Pelt-Dietrich Library in Original Cataloging for a Library Specialist. This position is posted online at the Jobs@Penn website, the job reference number is 080224022. If you are interested in applying for this position, you will need to apply online by February 22nd, 2008. Please attach a cover letter and resume to your application.
We realize this job posting may look different than usual. To comply with University and legal regulations, everyone must submit an official application. Instead of soliciting applications internally and then asking for an additional application online, we are trying to reduce duplication by making a single announcement.
How to apply online:
If you already have a login ID for the Jobs@Penn website, click on "Login." If you do not have a login ID, you can create a new one by clicking on "Create Job Profile". You should fill out the online application, and upload your cover letter and resume from documents on your computer.
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact me at 898-3226.
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| 2/18 |
Aleta Arthurs Library Meetings and Events: Feb. 17-23, 2008
Good Morning,
This is a summary of the events that will take place this week. If I have missed anything, please let me know. All weekly class schedules and non-food-related meetings can be found on the staffweb, left side bar under VPDLCroomschedules.
Tuesday, February 19, 2008
Overseer Pipeline Committee Mtg:: 12-2pm: Meyerson
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| 2/14 |
David Toccafondi iWeb Software Demonstration in WIC
This Friday at noon, we will hold a "Technically Speaking" session in the Weigle Information Commons on the iWeb software for Macs. The Technically Speaking series is held in the Weigle Information Commons Seminar room. This series of vendor presentations showcase and demonstrate new technologies, and may include sales-related content. The goal of these sessions is to provide a quick, informal overview of new technologies that could be of interest to Penn undergraduates, graduate students, faculty and staff. I have included the description and details below:
• iWeb makes it easy to create a website that's stunningly beautiful, and totally you. Start with an Apple-designed theme, then customize it with your own text, photos, movies, and podcasts until it's exactly what you want. And switch themes with a click anytime. Presented by Apple Systems Engineer, Michael Wolk.
Fri. February 15, 2008. Noon-1pm
Weigle Information Commons Seminar Room (Van Pelt Library, 1st floor, West)
Other sessions in this series are listed at: http://wic.library.upenn.edu/workshops/#S16W2
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| 2/14 |
Doug Smullens Important Password Information from ITadd
As part of our ongoing effort to provide a secure computing environment, the Library has instituted a policy requiring periodic password changes for all users of our computing network. Specifically, we require yearly changes to the passwords used to log on to desktop workstations. A full draft of the policy is available on Staffweb HERE.
The majority of Library staff changed to complex passwords in February and March two years ago and reset passwords this time last year. These passwords will expire in the next several weeks and new complex passwords will need to be selected. At some point soon, after logging on you will receive a message stating that your password will expire in xx days, where xx is a number starting at 14 and counting down. You will be given an option to change your password right away, or wait until later. We encourage users to change their passwords as soon as they have a new one ready.
Helpful links are included below:
• HOW TO CHOOSE A SECURE PASSWORD
• PASSWORD CHECKER
Please contact the helpdesk with any questions.
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| 2/14 |
Dick Griscom Reminder: Conference Roundup
Just a reminder that our winter conference "roundup" is scheduled for next Tuesday at 10:00 in the Class of 1955 Room. Please join us to share your news from ALA and other meetings you've attended over the past few months.
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| 2/11 |
Nick Okrent User-Generated Content Workshop--Save the date!
Hi folks,
The next "Keeping Current" Workshop will be Thursday, February 28 from 11-noon in the Meyerson Conference Room of Van Pelt Library.
User-Generated Content
User-generated content has become one of the defining components of Web 2.0. How has participatory media culture made inroads into presentation of library content? How does this support the library mission? Which forms of user-generated content are apt to engage patrons? Charles Cobine will give a presentation and lead discussion about incorporating user content into the library Web presence through personalized user profiles, writing, multimedia, interaction design, and more.
This invitation is extended to all professional and support staff of the Libraries with the usual provision that operational requirements of all units must be met and supervisory approval obtained in advance of the session.
Hope to see you all there, the Working Group on Teaching and Instructional Services
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| 2/7 |
John Pollack Johanna Drucker visit: Feb. 14, Lea Library
Dear all,
As a Valentine's Day treat, the library is hosting a visit by renowned scholar-book artist Johanna Drucker in Lea Library.
All Staff are welcome!
Full details at: http://www.library.upenn.edu/news/415
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| 2/5 |
Amanda Lawhorn Campus HR Newsletter
The February 2008 Message from HR Newsletter is now available. Included in this edition:
• Professional and Personal Development
• Managing Cross-Cultural Communications in a Global Penn
• Getting Ahead: A Series for Young Professionals
• Focus on Fitness
• Stress Management
• Human Resources Website Gets a New Look
• Faculty and Staff Appreciation Night
The newsletter is also available on the Library Units tab of Staffweb, under the HR heading.
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| 2/5 |
Richard Griscom Reminder: Session on SelectedWorks, a new faculty service
Greetings,
Just a reminder that the session on SelectedWorks is tomorrow at 2:30 in Meyerson. We'd appreciate the attendance of all subject liaisons and department heads who provide direct service to faculty.
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| 2/4 |
Shana McDanold Setting Voyager options for Acquistions
Good Afternoon!
This is an important addition to the earlier message regarding verifying
your Voyager settings before doing any work after the OCLC upgrade.
If you work with the Voyager Acquisitions module when passing records,
please view this PDF to verify your settings.
The documentation for verifying your Voyager settings in either the
Cataloging or Acquisitions modules is available on the OCLC
Documentation page on Staffweb in the middle column under Customization.
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| 2/4 |
Shana McDanold New OCLC Connexion Client now available
Good Afternoon!
The page of instructions for installing the new version of the OCLC
Connexion Client (version 2.1) and the installer download are now
available.
Your personalized settings will not be lost during the upgrade process.
Please note that you must verify certain settings in *both* OCLC and
Voyager before trying to do any work after you upgrade to the new
version. Instructions on how to do this are included on the same
Staffweb page.
Let me know if you have any questions or problems. Katia Strieck has
also generously volunteered to help out if needed.
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| 2/4 |
Doug Smullens Scam to Steal University Passwords
Several universities are reporting that faculty, staff and students have
received targeted email designed to trick them into revealing their
passwords and other personal information to scammers. The University of
Pennsylvania email administrators would never ask you to send your
password or other personal information in email. Do not reveal your
passwords for any service to anyone!
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| 2/1 |
Aleta Arthurs Library Meetings and Events: Feb 4-8, 2008
Good Morning,
This is a summary of the events that will take place next week. If I have missed anything, please let me know. The events listed are all on the Events Calendar (linked here and from the sidebar of this page, under Calendars.)
Mon., Feb 4, 2008
Presidents Office:: 4-8pm: Meyerson
History of Reading Exhibit Opening Reception:: 6:30-8:30pm: Rosenwald Gallery/ 6th Floor
Wed., Feb 6, 2008
Strategic Planning Team:: noon-1:30pm: Meyerson
Thur., Feb 7, 2008
Dept Heads:: 10:30am-noon: Meyerson
WIC Meeting:: noon-3pm: WIC Seminar Room 1st Fl
Fri., Feb 8, 2008
Song Conference Reception:: 5:15-7pm: Rosenwald Gallery/ 6th Floor
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| 1/31 |
Richard Griscom Mark your calendars: Conference roundup on Tuesday, 19 February
Greetings,
The Librarians' Assembly will be sponsoring the second of this year's conference roundups on Tuesday, 19 February, at 10:00 in the Class of 1955 Room.
This will be an opportunity to share reports with your colleagues on the meetings and sessions of ALA Midwinter as well as other conferences that you have attended during the past few months.
Conference reports like these used to be presented at Department Heads meetings, but since the reports are of potential interest to all librarians, the Librarians' Assembly offered to host them in a special series of meetings this year.
If you would like to make a report, please drop me a line, and I'll add you to the agenda for the 19th.
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| 1/30 |
Anne Seymour Visit to Ghana and request for school supplies and books
Dear Colleagues,
On February 10th I am traveling to Ghana representing the Penn Libraries as part of a Penn delegation. Our primary purpose is to visit the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology in Kumasi, Ghana. We will be establishing new initiatives with KNUST as well as building on existing collaborations between Penn and KNUST. The delegation will also be visiting village schools and hospitals/clinics during our week-long visit and are collecting needed items to donate. One of the delegation members, Anastasia Shown, Assistant Director, African Studies Center, has a relationship with one particular school - she taught at the Tamatoku Basic School in Ada, Ghana, and her husband went to this school as a child. A letter from the headmistress of the school follows this email in which requested school and athletic supplies are requested. I've also attached some photos of the school.
The Penn Delegation has been collecting items for the Tamatoku School and other village schools and I'm asking those of you on the Library staff who are interested to donate items. Books and school supplies (pencils, notepads, etc.) are in great need as well as the other items listed. Anastasia told me that the colored pencils she brought a few years ago are still in use and the students and teachers would love more items like these.
We are accepting any donations through Wednesday, Feb. 6. You can drop them off in Rachelle Nelson's office, NW corner of the IPC, or in my office in the Biomedical Library. If you have any questions about what is needed please let me know.
You'll be hearing more about my trip once I return. Thank you in advance for your support!
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| 1/29 |
Elizabeth Martin Posting Notice: Library Specialist (Van Pelt Library - IPC)
ATTENTION: ALL BARGAINING UNIT STAFF MEMBERS:
There is a vacancy at Van Pelt-Dietrich Library in the IPC for a Library Specialist. Should
you be interested in applying for this position, please notify me of your interest by February 5th, 2008, including a cover letter and resume.
Please see the attached document for a complete job description.
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact me at 898-3226.
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| 1/28 |
Amanda Lawhorn 2007 W-2s are now available
Please be advised that 2007 W-2s are now available on the U@Penn portal.
In order to view, print and/or download your tax forms in Adobe PDF format, go to the U@Penn website: https://medley.isc-seo.upenn.edu/penn_portal/u@penn.php. Under the GENERAL tab and the PAYROLL AND TAX channel, click on the link to MY TAX INFO and follow the directions.
Accessing your tax statements on-line is strictly optional; all University employees will still receive the original of their 2007 statements via U.S. Mail.
If you have questions, please contact the Payroll Office at x8-6301 or payroll@pobox.upenn.edu.
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| 1/25 |
Aleta Arthurs Library Meetings and Events: Jan 28-Feb 1, 2008
Good Morning,
This is a summary of the events that will take place next week. If I have missed anything, please let me know. The events listed are all on the Events Calendar (linked here and from the sidebar of this page, under Calendars.)
Mon., Jan 28, 2008
ISC:: 1:30-3pm: Meyerson
Thurs., Jan 31, 2008
Study Abroad Meeting:: 3:30-6pm: Class of '55
Penn Student Experiences Abroad:: 6-8pm: WIC
Fri. Feb 1, 2008
Penn Fund:: 12:30-5:30pm: Meyerson
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| 1/18 |
Lauris Olson What Is the What (One Book, One Philadelphia) at the Penn Libraries
Dear library colleagues -
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