The approved Minutes from the LLT meeting on 2nd August 2010 are now available.

Carole

The University of Canterbury’s mission is to contribute to society through knowledge in chosen areas of endeavour by promoting a world class learning environment known for attracting people with the greatest potential to make a difference.

The University is a large and complex research, teaching and learning organisation with a proud history and many unheralded achievements. It is a community of 18,000 students and 3,000 staff. As the second oldest university in New Zealand, the University of Canterbury blends the best of Canterbury traditions, on one campus, with the innovation and creativity needed for success in a globally competitive tertiary education sector.

Fixed Term (August 2010 – November 2010)
Part-Time (30 Hours per Week, .8 FTE)

The University of Canterbury Library is seeking an enthusiastic part-time Library Assistant who will be based in the Macmillan Brown Library and the Education Library, both branch libraries at the University of Canterbury.

The position is responsible for providing lending and other public services for the University Library. This position is based for three days in the Macmillan Brown Library and for two days in the Education Library. There is an expectation that you will be available to work in any of the branch libraries on campus.

Previous experience with automated library systems and procedures is desirable. You will demonstrate a commitment to delivering an outstanding service to customers and have a positive attitude towards continuous improvement. You will also have excellent interpersonal and communication skills and be the type of person that thrives in a dynamic environment. An understanding of Maori and Pacific information needs and services is essential. A familiarity with unpublished resources and the heritage environment would also be an advantage. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to develop their career in the Library profession.

The normal work schedule for this position is as follows:

Thursday 8:30am – 5:00pm
Friday 8:30am – 5:00pm
Saturday 1:00pm – 5:00pm
Sunday 10:00am – 5:00pm
Monday 11.30am – 5:00pm

Located on a picturesque campus, the University offers an extensive range of services and facilities including library and art collections, child-care centres, health centre, recreation centre, pharmacy, book shop and cafés. You’ll have opportunities to work alongside members of a world class, diverse academic community and enrich your own professional and personal development.

The University of Canterbury is an EEO employer and actively seeks to meet its obligation under the Treaty of Waitangi.

To view the position description or to apply for this vacancy, please see the UC Vacancies webpage.

Carole

The University of Canterbury’s mission is to contribute to society through knowledge in chosen areas of endeavour by promoting a world class learning environment known for attracting people with the greatest potential to make a difference.

The University is a large and complex research, teaching and learning organisation with a proud history and many unheralded achievements. It is a community of 18,000 students and 3,000 staff. As the second oldest university in New Zealand, the University of Canterbury blends the best of Canterbury traditions, on one campus, with the innovation and creativity needed for success in a globally competitive tertiary education sector.

Fixed Term (August 2010 – December 2010)
Part Time (22.5 Hours per Week, .6 FTE)

You will possess previous experience with automated library systems and be proficient in the knowledge of library procedures. You will demonstrate a commitment to delivering an outstanding service to customers and have a positive attitude towards continuous improvement. You will also have excellent interpersonal and communication skills and be the type of person that thrives in a dynamic environment. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to develop their career in the Library profession.

The normal work schedule for this position is as follows:

Monday 8:00am – 12:30pm (4.5 hours)
Tuesday 12:30pm – 5:00pm (4.5 hours)
Wednesday 4:30pm – 9:00pm (4.5 hours)
Thursday 8:00am – 12:30pm (4.5 hours)
Friday 8:00am – 12:30pm (4.5 hours)

Located on a picturesque campus, the University offers an extensive range of services and facilities including library and art collections, child-care centres, health centre, recreation centre, pharmacy, book shop and cafés. You’ll have opportunities to work alongside members of a world class, diverse academic community and enrich your own professional and personal development.

The University of Canterbury is an EEO employer and actively seeks to meet its obligation under the Treaty of Waitangi.

To view the position description or to apply for this vacancy please view the UC Vacancies webpage.

Carole

Carole

The approved Minutes from the BLT meeting on 14th July 2010 are now available.

Carole

The approved Minutes from the LLT meeting on 26th July 2010 are now available.

Carole

Hello to everyone,

I am now in the last few months of my Masters of Audiology and I am enjoying it very much.

I am now ready to start the second part of my study and need your help. At this stage, some of my test software is still being written but I would like to complete most of the hearing assessment testing first then have you come back for a quick 10 min session to complete the data collection.

I need 60 participants with any hearing abililty and any age (prefer over 18) I even need those that suffer from the male syndrome called “selective hearing”

Attached is a detail explanation of what is involved in Part B of the study. It will take approx 50 mins and is in two parts.

You will go in a draw for an iPod Nano.

I can be contacted on 021 159 7634 or email me at hoppinkiwi@hotmail.com to set up an appointment.

I also have attached information on another study that is looking for people in the age group from 55 to 70 years old.
We were hoping in some cases to be able to share participants as some our testing crosses over into the other person’s study. My classmate Ali is running this study and can be reached at – ahi28@uclive.ac.nz

Ali’s study is called ” Effects of High Frequency Hearing Loss on Performance in the University of Canterbury Adaptive Speech Test (see attached sheet). He is giving participants a $10 petrol voucher.

The testing for both studies is done in the Research Lab located in Room 801of the Rutherford Building (8th Floor).

Many thanks for your support and look forwarding to catching up with you.

Cheers
Sharon

Two State of the Nation presentations will be held next week where Professor Sue McKnight, Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Learning Resources), will introduce herself to Library staff and will speak about her vision for the Learning Resources portfolio.

Please note that this is not a discussion on the Learning Resources change proposal, but just a chance for Sue to meet and talk with Library staff that she had not already met.

The presentations will be held in the Central Library staff room at 2pm on Monday 2nd August and at 9am on Tuesday 3rd August.

Carole

The approved Minutes from the LLT meeting on 19th July 2010 are now available.

Carole

The approved Minutes from the LLT meeting on 12th July 2010 are now available.

Carole

There will be no ‘bun run” food service in the Central Library today (Monday 19th July).

Carole