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New articles published, discussions started, and programs begun.
Congratulations to Hannah Rempel and Mary Markland on their article “Bridging the Relationship Gap: Using Social Network Theories to Inform Library Services for Graduate Students” which was just published In the Library with the Lead Pipe.
Congratulations to Michael Boock for his co-authored article in the Journal of Librarianship and Scholarly Communication titled “Measuring Open Access Policy Compliance: Results of a Survey.”
Join the discussion on October 15th for We are All Treaty People. Two discussions talks will take place, one at 1:30 p.m. on “Tribal Sovereignty 101: Tribes, Treaties and Contemporary Contours” and one at 4 p.m. on “Stoking the Fire: Nationhood in Century Cherokee Writing, 1907-1970.” Both talks will be in the Native American Longhouse Eena Haws.
OSU has started a Faculty Mentor program where they’re trying to connect students with tenure and non-tenure track faculty across campus. Take a look at their website to learn more.
The annual OSU Sustainability Fair is coming right up. Head over to the SEC Plaza on October 11 (11:30am – 3:00pm) to check out all the many ways that OSU and the Corvallis community are addressing Sustainability. And while you're there, say "Howdy" to LEAD's Matthew Schuck who is hosting the Games area and showing off gems from OSULP's circulating game collection (sharing is a key aspect of sustainability).
Fidelity and TIAA will be on campus throughout October, November, and December to talk about personal finances and retirement. You can schedule an appointment with TIAA online or by calling 1-800-732-8353 and with Fidelity through their website.
Learn how to make websites accessible to people with disabilities in this one-day workshop. Please register for one of their sessions, offered November 15th, December 14th, and January 22nd.
Central HR has several financial and retirement workshops scheduled for October 11th. Check out their registration page to learn more and to sign up for one or two.
The search advocate program has an update session on current strategies to increase diversity and inclusion in faculty searches. Sign up now for their session on November 20th from 8:30 a.m. to noon.
There is a call for proposals out for the 2019 Acquisitions Institute at Timberline Lodge. The planning committee is open to Presentations and Table Talks on all aspects of library acquisitions and collection management. Presenters are encouraged to engage the audience in discussion, whether the presentation leans more toward the practical "here's what we did" sessions or toward the more abstract "here's what we think" sessions.
College of Business/Social Sciences Data Librarian – Diana Castillo was hired for this position. Her start date is October 22nd 2018.
Metadata Librarian – An offer has been made for this position.
LT3 in Acquisitions – The committee is reviewing applicants.
LT3 in Collections – A committee has not yet been formed for this search.
Head of Cataloging and FDLP – A PD is being developed and the committee is being identified.
LT2 at Guin – Lillian Curanzy was hired for this position and starts today, October 8th.
“The principle goal of education in the schools should be creating men and women who are capable of doing new things, not simply repeating what other generations have done; men and women who are creative, inventive and discoverers, who can be critical and verify, and not accept, everything they are offered.”
― Jean Piaget
Can you guess the animal’s person?
This friendly kitty is sweet and loves to cuddle. She also has a tendency to make super cute trilling noises to get your attention.
Answers can be shared with colleagues and guessed among the office. Last week’s pets were Trevor’s faithful companions Rosie and Juneau.
121 The Valley Library
Corvallis OR 97331–4501
