The approved minutes from the LLT meeting of 9th December 2008 are now available on the Camelot Minutes webpage.

Carole

Library IT are delighted to announce that Grant Barrie has been appointed to the above position with effect from 2nd February 2009. In this position, Grant will work from 1:15pm to 5pm Monday – Friday and will be located in Library IT.

Grant has previously been employed in this role on a fixed-term contract and has made an enormous contribution towards the establishment and continuing development of the UC Repository.

Carole Rickman on behalf of Anne Scott

EPIC – Electronic Purchasing In Collaboration is a shared initiative of New Zealand libraries. (http://epic.org.nz/nl/epic.html).
EPIC’s vision is to provide access to high quality full-text information electronically for all New Zealanders.
The provision of high quality electronic content for all New Zealanders through their libraries is an enabler which supports the New Zealand Digital Strategy.

There are currently over 185 members of EPIC with the consortium run from an office hosted by The National Library of New Zealand as the lead agency. The EPIC Manager plays a key role in managing the relationships important to the success of the consortium: governance group members, collaborative partners, stakeholders as well as maintaining vendor relationships.

The EPIC Manager must be a champion of the Consortium, managing the EPIC office. This requires experience in staff management, taking a lead in promoting the service and highlighting its value to users.

We are seeking an innovative individual with drive and energy to work as the EPIC Manager. Most importantly the appointee must have the ability to work collaboratively with external stakeholder groups and vendors to ensure the continued sustainability, relevancy and growth of EPIC. The Manager will also have proven experience in the library sector with graduate qualifications to match.

The National Library of New Zealand, as the lead agency hosts the EPIC office.

For more information view the position description or contact Jenny McDonald, Manager Digital Solutions, email: Jenny.mcdonald@natlib.govt.nz or telephone (04) 474 3167 or Mobile 021 609090 or Heather Jenks, Chair EPIC Governance Group, email: heather.jenks@canterbury.ac.nz or telephone 03 364 2987

For a copy of the job description and application form email:personnel.services@natlib.govt.nz
Applications should reach Personnel Services, Gwen Stapleton by 5 pm Thursday 12th February 2009.

Heather

We, at the Bindery, extend an open invitation to all library staff to call in and celebrate Christmas with us on Tuesday 23rd between 1pm and 3-30pm.

We look forward to seeing you.

P.S. Any contribution towards food or drink will be enjoyed by all.

John Froud

Part-Time (18.75 hours per week)

Applications are invited for a part-time Library Assistant based in the Education Library.

The position is responsible for providing lending and other public services for the University Library. Although this position is based in the Education Library there is an expectation that you will be available to work in any of the libraries on campus.

You will have previous experience with automated library systems and some knowledge of library procedures. You will demonstrate a commitment to excellent customer service and continuous improvement, have excellent interpersonal and communication skills and be flexible and adaptable.

The normal work schedule for this position is as follows:
Academic Year:
Thursday 9:00am – 2:00pm
Friday 9:00am – 5:00pm
Saturday 9:45am – 5:00pm

Summer Hours:
Wednesday 9:45am – 5:00pm
Thursday 9:00am – 2:00pm
Friday 9:00am – 5:00pm

For more information regarding this vacancy, please see the position description.

Applications close 18 January 2009.

Please submit your application via the UC Vacancies WebPage.

Carole

Part-Time – 25 hours per week

Applications are invited for the position of Information Librarian at the University of Canterbury. The successful candidate will provide public services and specialist support to students and academic staff in the Education Library. Although based in the Education Library, the appointee may be required to work in other locations in the University Library from time to time.

Applicants will need to demonstrate knowledge of adult teaching theory and practice, along with reference experience and skills in information retrieval. They will need to have excellent interpersonal communication skills, including a commitment to working in a team and be committed to providing a high standard of customer service to the College of Education staff and students, including distance students.

Applicants will have a professional library qualification, a University degree, preferably experience working within a tertiary library, along with experience and skills in information retrieval and information technologies. In addition you will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including being fully committed to working in a team and to providing a high standard of customer service to staff and students.

The normal work schedule for this position is as follows:
Academic Year:
Monday, Friday 10:00am – 5:00pm
Tuesday, Wednesday 1:00pm – 5:00pm
Thursday 5:00pm – 9:00pm

Summer Hours:
Monday, Friday 10:00am – 5:00pm
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 1:00pm – 5:00pm

For more information regarding this position please see the position description.

Applications close 18 January 2009.

Please submit your application via the UC Vacancies Webpage.

Carole

At the LLT meeting on 2nd December 2008, the following Maori names were approved for the branch libraries:

Macmillan Brown Library: Te Puna Rakahau o Macmillan Brown (Macmillan Brown Spring of Research)

Law Library: Te Puna Ture (The Spring of Law)

Physical Sciences Library: Kâ Puna Pûtaiao (Ka – plural – referring to the different areas and aspects of Science)

Engineering Library : Kâ Puna Pûkahataka (Pu – burst forth/ kaha – with considerable force or energy, all of which refers to the action produced from an engine)

Education Library: Te Puna Ako (where Ako is to learn, study, instruct, teach, advise)

Previously at an LLT meeting on 11th September 2007, the following Maori name was approved for the Central Library:

Te Puna Mâtauraka o Waitaha: (which loosely means spring of knowledge of Waitaha)

Carole

The approved minutes from the LLT meeting of 2nd December 2008 are now available on the Camelot Minutes webpage.

Carole

I am away on leave from the 10 December 2008 until 4 January 2009 so I want to wish everyone a very pleasant Xmas and a happy and safe holiday. Thank you for all your hard work in the Library throughout 2008 and for contributing to the many successes that we have achieved in the last twelve months. That said, I will see you for the Xmas breakfast on the 19th December and will be able to wish you season’s greetings again in person then.

In my absence, Heather Jenks will be in charge of the Library and any problems or issues should be referred to her.

Cheers
Gail

These have now arrived so if anyone wants one they can collect them from the mail room area of Library Administration.

Thanks

Carole