IAMSLIC news & events

Head Librarian and Bibliographer

Stanford University’s School of Earth Sciences aspires to be a world leader in its field and the Branner Earth Sciences Library exists primarily to support the school’s teaching and research. If you are a subject specialist in an earth sciences discipline, consider joining a stellar team of science librarians at our top-ranked research university.

We seek a Librarian to develop and manage collections in support of the four departments in the School of Earth Sciences: Geological & Environmental Sciences, Geophysics, Energy Resources Engineering and Environmental Earth System Science. The focus is on recently published materials and data in all formats and media. You will be responsible for the day-to-day operations, overseeing 2.25 FTE Library Specialists and 1.0 FTE student workers, providing reference and bibliographic assistance to our patrons across the campus and contributing to the programs and projects of the Libraries, Academic Information Resources and to the University at large. You will also be expected to work closely with the Assistant Director of Geospatial, Cartographic and Scientific Data & Services  who oversees the Branner Library Map Collections and Geospatial Resources and, as a member of the Science and Engineering Resource Group (SERG), participate actively in the Group’s programs.

This key position requires knowledge of and an interest in academic or research libraries and the research environment in major universities, thorough understanding of computers and data, demonstrated information seeking skills including database and Internet searching and familiarity with earth sciences resources in digital formats. A team player with excellent interpersonal and communication skills is essential, along with demonstrated potential to make professional accomplishments and a history of development and implementation of new services or programs in a library or information services environment. A Master’s degree from an ALA-accredited library and information science school or the equivalent is strongly desired, along with course work, degree or academic/government/corporate library experience in the earth sciences or physical geography. Demonstrated knowledge of the commercial and non-commercial sources of materials in earth sciences and their channels of distribution is highly desired.  Management of scientific datasets for current and future use and experience in earth sciences reference are desired.

To see the full job description, assure your application information is captured in our official files and give the hiring department immediate access to your resume, you must apply to http://jobs.stanford.edu/ and in the keyword search box, indicate 37356.  Applicants should provide cover letter, complete statement of qualifications, full resume of education and relevant experience and the names and addresses of at least 3 references with knowledge of the applicant’s professional qualifications for the position.  Preference will be given to applications received by -April 9, 2010. Stanford University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer.

Joe Wible, Hopkins Marine Station

From Seascapes of Extinction to Seascapes of Confidence: Territorial Use Rights in Fisheries in Chile: El Quisco and Puerto Oscuro

Authored by Gloria L. Gallardo Fernández, Senior Researcher, Director of Research Studies, Uppsala Centre for Sustainable Development, Uppsala University/SLU, Sweden, this work is  freely available in full text, online through the Social Sciences Series of Co-Action Publishing.  Link: http://www.co-action.net/books_Gallardo

ABSTRACT: English: An important contribution to our understanding of the multifaceted challenges underlying sustainable solutions to ecological fisheries, the book describes how, in Chile, indiscriminate harvest of the edible shellfish Concholepas concholepas (false abalone or Loco), has been threatening not only the living of small-scale artisan fishers but also the ecosystem. Español: Una importante contribución para nuestra comprensión de los desafíos multifacéticos que subyacen bajo soluciones sustentables para una pesca ecológica es este libro que describe como en Chile, la extracción indiscriminada de la especie comestible Concholepas concholepas (abulón falso o Loco) llegó a amenazar no tan sólo la sobrevivencia de los pequeños pescadores artesanales, sino también el ecosistema.

From: Stephanie Haas

Just after Thanksgiving 2009, an extraordinary meeting of minds took place in the Bender Room of Stanford University’s Green Library. The invited guests represented many of the most forward-thinking university and national libraries in the world. Stanford and the Council  on Library and Information Resources (CLIR) conceived and co-hosted this gathering to discuss “how institutions can best integrate their digital collections with others in the global library community, what is needed to realize a truly integrated international library cyberinfrastructure.” A major premise was that “the piece-by-piece maturation of the digital library … is neither efficient nor sustainable.” By all accounts, the 61 participants, representing 24 institutions in 13 countries, found it surprisingly productive and stimulating as they strove over three days to articulate an unprecedented collective vision for going forward.

A summary report of the event goes public today at a new Web site; the report reviews the discussions and states the main themes and conclusions that emerged. The site heralds the creation of the Global Digital Libraries Collaborative, “an informal community for promoting international cooperation among libraries, archives, museums, and other guardians of worldwide cultural heritage. Its purpose is to promote research and development related to digital library collections and tools on an international scale and to encourage deep collaboration among information organizations to maximize cost efficiencies and user access.” A list of current projects and opportunities is also available at the same site.

Whether one dreads or embraces the digital era in libraries, there is no getting around the fact that scholarly information and scholarship itself will increasingly depend on electronic resources and tools. How we address the attending challenges will necessarily transform the way we do business. And the stakes are high, as noted in the summary, “Coordination and collaboration … are essential for the survival of our cultural heritage.” The great libraries will be involved in many efforts, some in partnership with commercial entities, but perhaps more significantly with our peers. The potential for the new group is that it may help us all do more, better, more creatively, with less redundancy, more transferability, and broader reach.

by Andrew Herkovic (via Joe Wible, Hopkins Marine Station)

All persons travelling to Argentina require a 6 months valid passport.

Exceptions: Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Paraguay and Uruguay, who require only a Personal Identity Document.

We want you to be able to come, so please ensure you have check your required documents ahead of time.

For more information check the website at: http://www.iamslic.org/index.php?section=233

Marcia Croy-Vanwely, chair.

Guillermina Couslich & Gabrieka Silvoni, co-hosts.

IAMSLIC 2010 17-21 October, Mar del Plata, Argentina
Netting Knowledge: “Two Hemispheres - One World”

The February 2010 issue of the NTIS Technical Reports Newsletter is now available from http://www.ntis.gov/pdf/ntrnews2-8.pdf. Featured this month are NTIS Subject Categories: Ocean Sciences & Technology and Chemistry.  It is a listing of various US reports on ocean science available through NTIS.  IAMSLIC libraries have many of the reports, so check the Z39.50 Library before ordering from NTIS.

The list in the newsletter is interesting for its variety.

-Janet Webster

Please welcome the following new (or returned) IAMSLIC members:

Judith Rogers, University of the Virgin Islands
Tara Booth, National Inquiry Services Centre (NISC), South Africa
Joyce Downey, University of Rhode Island, Pell Marine Science Library
Elizabeth Knight, Charles Darwin Foundation, Ecuador
Yolanda Lopez, Biblioteca Nacional de Salud Panama, Universidad de Panama
Amelia Chavez Comparon, CICESE - Library, Mexico
Katherine Miller, Woodward Library, University of British Columbia
Darlene Tan, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Ottawa

Please note the IAMSLIC Membership Committee reps. (always happy to answer membership questions) are:

Chair: Jean Collins (ad interim 2010)   Membership Database: Kristen Metzger (2007- )

Members: Geoffrey Salanje (AFRIAMSLIC); Janet Webster (CYAMUS); Bart Goossens (EURASLIC); Gabriela Silvoni (Latin American Regional Group); Chris Nelson (Pacific Islands); Victoria Wellborn (SAIL); William Ko (Asia member at large) and Armand Gribling (Member-at-large).

Stanford University is looking to hire a Science Data Librarian.  Below is the job advertisement.

Joe Wible

Hopkins Marine Station

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The Stanford University Libraries & Academic Information Resources (SULAIR) seeks a Librarian to work with faculty, graduate students and SULAIR colleagues to collect, manage, curate, provide access to and assist in the analysis of science and engineering data.  As a member of the Science and Engineering Resource Group, you will help with the active management of scientific content acquired by the libraries and produced and used by Stanford researchers, in order to enhance its preservation and access now and into the future.  This is an excellent opportunity for a self-starter to help develop a new program at one of the world’s leading research institutions.

This position requires a team player with a degree in engineering or the sciences (advanced degree and/or research experience recommended), knowledge of and interest in academic or research libraries and the research environment in a major university and a demonstrated understanding of the issues involved with data management/curation, including format migration, preservation, metadata, data retrieval and use issues.  Demonstrated expertise in data management or information science is essential and would preferably take the form of direct experience with data curation/management, but could include an MLS/MLIS degree with an emphasis on data management. Effective use of current technologies, an interest to stay abreast of technological advances and the ability to acquire new technological skills and resolve problems is also required, as are strong communication skills and demonstrated potential to make professional accomplishments relevant to the position, i.e. scholarly publications, teaching or library-related publications and presentations. An understanding of the research process as demonstrated by academic or work experience is desired, as is experience with one of the commonly used repository platforms, strong time management skills, flexibility, creativity and an innovative attitude.

To see the full job description, assure your application information is captured in our official files and give the hiring department immediate access to your resume, you must apply to http://jobs.stanford.edu/ and in the keyword search box, indicate 37215.  Applicants should provide cover letter, complete statement of qualifications, full resume of education and relevant experience and the names and addresses of at least 3 references with knowledge of the applicant’s professional qualifications for the position.  Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Stanford University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer.

 “Netting Knowledge: Two Hemispheres - One World”

If you have not taken a look at the conference homepage - take a peek and see what is in store for you at Mar del Plata, Argentina. The committee members want to ensure this is the 1 conference you plan to attend!

We have been receiving proposals for papers, workshops and panels, so if you have an idea for a paper now is the time to let us know. Checkout Call for Proposals at the conference site for more information.

Marcia Croy-Vanwely, IAMSLIC Vice-President

Dear IAMSLIC,

The OceanTeacher Academy Training Course Prospectus 2010 is now online and can be downloaded on the page:

http://www.oceanteacher.org/course_prospectus.html

The brochure contains an overview of the course calendar and contains 8  training courses, aimed at Marine Data Management and Marine Information Management.

Interested candidates for the training courses can participate either:

-self-funded
-with sponsorship from OceanTeacher Academy. Interested candidates have to submit the required documents (motivation letter, endorsement letter and CV) to the email address below before the deadline indicated with each course.

training@iode.org

Best regards

–
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Wouter ROMMENS, Ph.D.
Training coordinator
UNESCO/IOC Project Office for IODE
Wandelaarkaai 7
B-8400 Oostende
Belgium
Tel:       +32(0)59 34 01 60 (direct)
Fax:      +32(0)59 34 01 52
Skype:   wouter_rommens
Email:    wouter.rommens@vliz.be
wouter.rommens@gmail.com

Below is text from the EThOS “About” page. It appears downloading is free for those that have been digitized, but if they haven’t you may have to pay to have it digitized.  Once someone pays for it to be digitized, it is free to future downloaders.  I expect if it is a recent dissertation you will be able to get it here for free, but it will take a while before most older dissertations are free.  I checked to see if the 1987 dissertation I digitized for the Aquatic Commons was available here, and it wasn’t.

Joe Wible

Hopkins Marine Station

http://ethos.bl.uk/

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The aim of EThOS is:

•To offer a ’single point of access’ where researchers the world over can access ALL theses produced by UK Higher Education
•To support Higher Education Institutions through the transition from print to e-theses
•To help UK Higher Education Institutions expand available content by digitising paper theses
•To demonstrate the quality of UK research and help attract students and research investment into UK HE\
To achieve this, EThOS offers a coherent and consistent interface by implementing a central ‘hub’ comprising an e-store and a digitisation suite at The British Library site in Boston Spa, Yorkshire. The hub automatically harvests e-theses from Institutional Repositories and digitises paper theses from participating institutions to offer the single point of access.

Many UK institutions support Open Access to their theses, so download of their digital and digitised theses is free to the researcher. A small number of participating institutions may not be able to offer Open Access and in this case the researcher may have to pay for the digitisation.

Where a thesis must be digitised before supply, you can expect a short delay. However, you will be informed when the thesis is ready for collection and you can then log on to the system and download it.

EThOS can only offer the theses of participating institutions. While we expect a large number of institutions to take part, we cannot supply from an institutions which chooses not to. In this case, you should approach the institution’s library directly to gain access to a thesis.