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East Asian Information Services Librarian: Librarian I or II

It seems that U of T really emphasizes on public services in East Asian Studies. Librarians interested in applying for this position must submit a covering letter, curriculum vitae,
And the names, telephone numbers of three referees, in writing, to Library Human Resources, Robarts Library, Room 2054, 130 St. George Street, Toronto, Ontario, M5S 1A5 or by fax 416-946-5543. This position will remain open until filled.
Qualification for this position is
Requires accredited Library Science degree, and a degree or equivalent experience in one or more fields of East Asian Studies. Knowledge of Pinyin and Wade-giles romanization systems and major bibliographic utilities (OCLC preferred). High level of professional competency in written and spoken Chinese, and working knowledge of Japanese and Korean. Excellent command of spoken and written English.

Demonstrated knowledge in China studies as an academic discipline, familiarity with East Asian scholarly publishing, understanding of and commitment to supporting scholarly needs in East Asian studies are essential. Strong service orientation, and interest in developing East Asian information services. Must be able to work cooperatively with colleagues and effectively as part of the East Asian Library team. Must exercise effective leadership skills to contribute to the success of the EAL reference and information support services. Highly self-motivated, and demonstrated initiative, flexibility, and ability to work effectively under pressure, and adaptability to a rapidly changing environment. Must be able to provide responsive, timely and proactive services. Must possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Strong planning, organizational, supervisory, problem-solving and teaching skills. Demonstrated ability to achieve results through creative, consultative and cooperative approaches. Demonstrated good work and attendance record.

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Professional Development

A Tech Forecast: Library 2.0 in the Real World

RSS, YouTube, Blogs, Wikis, Facebook, MySpace, and more! There is a global conversation going on right now about what the next generation of the web will be like. It’s happening largely under the meme of Web 2.0. It’s about putting information into the real context of our users’ lives, learning, researching and playing. MySpace and Facebook are just the tip of the iceberg! Come hear an overview of Web 2.0, a draft vision for Library 2.0, and an opinion about what adaptations we’ll need to thrive in this future scenario.
THE SPEAKER
Stephen Abram, MLS, is the President 2008 of SLA and the past-President of the Canadian Library Association and Vice President Innovation for SirsiDynix and Chief Strategist for the SirsiDynix Institute. He has been VP of Corporate Development for Micromedia ProQuest and Publisher Electronic Information for Thomson. He ran libraries for Suncor, Coopers & Lybrand, Smith Lyons Torrance Stevenson and Mayer and Hay Group. Stephen has been listed by Library Journal as one of its first “Mover and Shakers”, the “key” people influencing the future of libraries and librarianship. He has been awarded SLA’s John Cotton Dana Award as well as being a Fellow of the SLA. He was Canadian Special Librarian of the Year and Alumni of the Year for the Faculty of Information Studies at the University of Toronto. He is an adjunct professor at the University of Toronto, Faculty of Information Studies. He was President 2002 of the Ontario Library Association as well as sitting on the SLA Board of Directors as Director and Secretary. Stephen gives over 90 international keynote talks annually to library and information industry conferences and writes articles and columns for Information Outlook, Feliciter, Access, Multimedia & Internet @ Schools, and Library Journal. He is the author of ALA Editions’ Out Front with Stephen Abram.

VENUE
The Terminal City Club, 837 Hastings Street. There is a dress-casual dress code in effect, so no jeans please.

FEES
$28 for SLA members, students, and those between jobs
$35 for non-members

For payment options, go to: http://units.sla.org/chapter/cwcn/programs/2007/van1128.shtml

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Tech Trends

Canadian Digital Information Strategy

The Canadian Digital Information Strategy is currently issued in draft form for comment by any interested person or organization. Please note that comments are due by Nov 23, 2007.

Diversity in digital content production is encouraged. Multicultural Canada and the Chinese-Canadian Genealogy website are mentioned in the draft. Besides thinking about the comment, shall we organize a workshop and invite Ian and Shumin as keynote speakers? Allan had similar workshop or conference idea. Shall we collaborate? or go for an informal, social gathering and meanwhile have digital strategy as the subject of talks and discussion? since some folks proposed holiday gathering idea to me anyway. We may come up with better ideas at the party.

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Experience

Reading Chinese Books

Finish reading several Chinese books this rainy weekend, including two on health and parenting borrowed from friends. They made me feel relaxed and inspired. Megan just came over and told me how beautiful Mandarin is. That’s quite unusual! and I have to make a note here.

We are lucky living in Vancouver with best Chinese collections at UBC, public libraries and bookstores, plus many friends who love to read. When I am tired of reading in English, Chinese books bring me joy and a different way of thinking.

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