Job Posting: Librarian–City of Los Angeles

CITY OF LOS ANGELES

JOB OPPORTUNITY

LIBRARIAN

The City of Los Angeles is currently accepting applications for Librarian.  The salary range for this position is $60,092 – $85,420 annually.  Applications must be received by May 24, 2012.

A Librarian provides a variety of professional librarian services, including outreach and virtual/online resources and programs, reader guidance and book reviews, reference, selection, cataloging and maintenance of library materials to meet educational, recreational, and informational needs of the community, training in technologies and library resources and services, and implementation of library technologies and virtual services.  A master’s degree in Library Science from a recognized school accredited by the American Library Association is required.

To learn more about this exciting opportunity and how to apply, please visit the Personnel Department’s Employment Page at:http://agency.governmentjobs.com/lacity/default.cfm

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Job Posting: Skagit Publishing needs a Digital Content Manager

Digital Content Manager

Skagit Publishing needs a solid journalist with serious multimedia skills who understands both the news-gathering process and the ever-changing ways to deliver information.

We need a manager who can direct digital content for our newsroom, both in the way we cover the news and the way we present it. The job requires a highly organized, strong communicator with good people skills who can handle tight deadlines on multiple projects. Other requirements: Multitasking at a fast pace. Monitoring and interpreting digital analytics. Ability to work closely with all staff in developing content for various platforms. Setting strategy for reader-generated content.

This is not a webmaster, design or developer position. This is an editorial leadership role that transcends our web site. High editorial standards are a must. The job is evolving, but this manager must hit the ground running.

Some Qualifications:

▪   Bachelor’s degree in English, journalism, communications or related field

▪   A minimum of 4 years of publishing experience (online, print or broadcast) with a strong writing and editing background

▪   2 years’ professional experience developing content in a digital environment

▪   Ability to interpret or use HTML, XML, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, video software, Word, Excel

▪   Staff and project management experience preferred

▪   Applicants should have experience with actively engaging social media at a professional level and have experience with content management systems.

Full benefits and 401K offered. Please provide a cover letter, resume and work samples by May 30 to Editor Colette Weeks at cweeks@skagitpublishing.com.

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SLA 2012 News Division Programming (Preliminary)

Debra Bade announced the preliminary conference program today, reminding us that today is the final day to register at the early bird rate.

Saturday, July 14:
Library tour TBA

Sunday, July 15:
5:00-7:00 p.m.: SLA General Session, keynote speaker
7:00-10:00 p.m.: News Division Silent Auction and Open House in the Suite.

Monday, July 16:
8:00-9:30 a.m.: WikiLeaks Controversy (Government, News Division, Military)

10:00-11:30 a.m.: The New Face of Journalism, featuring Jim O’Shea, founder of Chicago News Cooperative, former editor of the Los Angeles Times, and former Managing Editor of the Chicago Tribune. Jim will speak on the current state of journalism and about his recent book “The Deal from Hell: How Moguls and Wall Street Plundered Great American Newspapers.”  Jim will do a book signing in the Exhibit Hall immediately following this session.

4:00-5:30 p.m.: Annual News Division Business Meeting. This meeting is open to and recommended for all News Division members.

6:00-10:00 p.m.: Annual News Division Awards Reception and Banquet, location TBA. This is a $55 ticketed event.

Tuesday, July 17:
8:00-9:30 a.m.: From InfoPro to Info Hero: 5 easy ways to turn information into insight. (Solo Librarians, News Division, Pharm, Tech)

10:00-11:30 a.m.: Global Economic Outlook: The Global Economy and a day in the life of an EIU Researcher. (Business & Finance, News Division)

2:00-3:30 p.m.: Photo Digitization and Archive Developments. (News Division, Archives Caucus).

4:00-5:30 p.m.: Success Stories of Solos. (SOLO, News Division)

Wednesday, July 18:
8:00-9:30 a.m.: News Division CE/Education Session/Ticketed Event. Limited to 40 attendees. $35 members, $45 non-members, $30 students.

12:00-1:30 p.m.: Digital Asset Management: Techniques for Indexing Non-Textual Content (News Division, Taxonomy.)

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Newsroom historical photos

A couple of recent NewsLib messages were about historical photos in newsrooms.  Marilyn Lynch of The State Journal-Register in Springfield, Ill., shared a project by their photo editor.  He is digitizing glass plates from their predecessor, the Illinois State Journal, containing photos from 1929-1935.  Information about the projects and the photos can be viewed here:

http://www.springfieldphotographs.com/

Teresa Leonard of The News & Observer posted a message about an article describing the New York Times photo morgue. It’s an interesting piece about the history of the archives.  Jeffrey Roth, who manages the historical photo collection, describes some of the photos found in the collection.  In 2010, the Times began an occasional series on their Lens blog of photos found in the morgue.  When the Times social media editor Lexi Mainland heard about the project, she suggested a Tumblr for the photos.  Now every week some photos are posted to the “Lively Morgue” at http://www.livelymorgue.tumblr.com/  Read the article here:

http://www.wnyc.org/articles/wnyc-news/2012/may/07/wnyc-tumblr/

Another collection of newspaper historical photos was put online by the UCLA Charles E. Young Research Library Department of Special Collections.  They have digitized photos from the Los Angeles Times and Los Angeles Daily News, ranging from the 1920 to 1990.  Those photos can be viewed here:

http://unitproj.library.ucla.edu/dlib/lat/

The Library of Congress has a collection from the Chicago Daily News with photos from 1902 to 1933 at http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/ndlpcoop/ichihtml/cdnhome.html

Know about another online collection of historical photos from a newspaper?  Drop me a note at ufriverat@gmail.com and I’ll compile a list of them.

 

 

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Job Posting: Community Manager—The Communications Network

While this job isn’t in a newsroom, with those jobs being scarce, it is in communications and perhaps it might be of interest to someone.  Job responsibilities and qualifications listed below.  For more information, go here.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Help manage the content and overall functions of the Network’s website and other electronic methods (such as emails and listserve) used to distribute/share news and information to members and other communicators in philanthropy.
  • Contribute articles and blog posts to the website and solicit contributions from members.
  • Manage the Network’s Twitter feed and Facebook page.
  • Help identify topics for webinars and help organize and promote these to members.
  • Assist in the planning and management of annual conferences and/or other special events.
  • Help foster connections between and relationships among members of the Network, including populating online member database and developing in-person connections when possible, regionally and nationally
  • Work with the Executive Director to identify/create opportunities for offline engagement and participation in the Network, such as through alliances with regional associations, philanthropic trade associations, local “chapters” or member groups in other cities.
  • Oversee operation of listserve, compile results from members’ queries, and monitor activity to identify topics that might lend themselves to more in-depth editorial treatment, webinars or potential programming for future conferences.
  • Work with Executive Director to develop and maintain a “demonstration database” featuring case studies about effective use of foundation/nonprofit communications.
  • Maintain email distribution lists.
  • Stay current on online communications tools and new media best practices.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

  • Minimum five years of professional experience; prior experience in communications and/or managing websites and developing online content preferred.
  • Excellent analytical abilities, outstanding oral and written communication skills, and strong attention to detail.
  • Strong organizational and project management skills with ability to juggle multiple projects and drive toward deadlines.
  • Broad understanding of, and willingness to stay abreast of new media technologies, applications, and processes.
  • Avid interest and ability to think creatively about the use of the “new media,” especially as it relates to content delivery and information exchange.
  • BA/BS in English, computer-related field, or equivalent experience.
  • Ability to demonstrate mastery of English grammar, spelling, and copy editing and knowledge of major style guides.
  • Ability to organize projects, juggle multiple tasks and relate well to a wide team of in-house content providers, editors and other interested parties
  • High level of interpersonal maturity and poise, including “grace under pressure.”
  • Flexibility, and a high comfort level with ambiguity and entrepreneurship.
  • Basic knowledge of html coding would be a plus.

How To Apply:
If you are interested in the position, please send via email to info@comnetwork.org a cover letter explaining why you are suited for this role, any relevant work samples (including web links), a resume, and salary history and requirements.

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Recent job postings from The New York Times Company

Boston.com Insights Associate
(Posted on 05/03/2012)

Content Producer – Boston.com
(Posted on 04/30/2012)

Content Producer – BostonGlobe.com
(Posted on 04/25/2012)

See details on these jobs and/or search all New York Times Company job postings at https://performancemanager4.successfactors.com/career?company=nytimesco If that link doesn’t work for some reason, try this one: http://www.nytco.com/careers/index.html

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News Division Awards Announced

Leigh Montgomery announced the 2012 News Division Awards on Friday, May 4th:

Friends:

The Special Libraries Association News Division Awards Committee presents the list of recipients for the News Division awards this year:

Joseph L. Kwapil Memorial Award:  Charlie Campo

Agnes B. Henebry Roll of Honor Award(two recipients)  Dana Gordon, Chris Hardesty

C. B. Hayden Fellowship: Jessica Baumgart

The awards will be presented at the News Division Awards Banquet and Reception on Monday, July 16 during the SLA Annual Conference in Chicago.  Details to follow very soon.  Kathryn Pease has returned to help plan this year’s event.  As conference planner and chair-elect Debra Bade mentioned, the tickets are $55, and the early-bird conference rate is available through May 11.

We are grateful for this year’s Awards Committee, for generously giving their time and perspective: Amy Disch, Celia Donnelly, Linda Henderson, Peter Johnson, and Leigh Poitinger.   Thanks to all.

Please join me in congratulating these honorees and remembering all of their good work for the SLA News Division.

Cheers from Leigh
Past-Chair, News Division

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In memory of Dana Gordon, husband and friends walk in fundraiser for EIF Revlon Run/Walk for Women

Hi Everyone,

As you know, our friend and colleague Dana Gordon died at age 50 in March
after a short fight with uterine cancer. Her husband and friends are
fundraising for the EIF Revlon Run/Walk for Women, which raises money for
women’s cancers.

Dana was a major contributor to the library profession, especially news
libraries, and to the professional success of her colleagues. Dana worked
on SLA NY committees and mentored countless colleagues. She was also an
avid conference goer and a big supporter of Newslib.

The event is this Saturday, and the team has raised more than $2800, with
a target goal of $3000. If you knew Dana, or have been affected by women’s
cancers in your own life or your loved ones, please consider donating via
Team Dana Gordon (link below). You can contribute to the team in general
or via a team member you might know on the list. It’s all web-based and
quite easy to do, and you can give whatever you like, if you are so
inclined.

http://goo.gl/k9a0g

Thanks for taking the time to read this.

Sincerely,

Seth Bookey

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Change in URLs/Permalinks on this site

Tonight I made a change to the structure on the site so we no longer have numbers as part of an address to a specific page.  The permalinks will now have words instead.  For example, the page for the list of Twitters accounts for news researchers was:

http://www.ibiblio.org/slanews/?page_id=3990

but it is now:

http://www.ibiblio.org/slanews/news-librarians-and-news-researchers-on-twitter/

Hopefully this will make things a little friendlier.

I imagine there are a few spots on the site that I missed so if you click on a link that doesn’t work, drop me a note at ufriverat@gmail.com and I’ll help you find the material.

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News Researchers and News Librarians on Twitter

Vickie Makings of the The Denver Post started a thread on NewsLib about news researchers/librarians with Twitter accounts. Her post included most of the Twitter accounts included on this page. Other Twitter accounts posted to the thread have been added to this compilation of Twitter accounts:

http://www.ibiblio.org/slanews/?page_id=3990

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