STS-L Digest - 9 Dec 2004 to 10 Dec 2004 (#2004-182)
There are 4 messages totalling 224 lines in this issue.
Topics of the day:
1. Particle & Fibre Toxicology -- new OA journal
2. New Continuing Ed Survey of Hot Topics
3. Cerebrospinal Fluid Research -- new OA journal
4. Science Librarian position - Oregon State University
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Date: Fri, 10 Dec 2004 14:47:22 -0500
From: STS-L Moderator
Subject: Particle & Fibre Toxicology -- new OA journal
Date: Thu, 9 Dec 2004 16:04:53 -0800
From: george@library.caltech.edu
To: STS-L@LISTSERV.UTK.EDU, ERIL-L@LISTSERV.BINGHAMTON.EDU,
arl-ejournal@arl.org, SPARC-OAForum@arl.org
BioMed Central's
journal has debuted.
"Particle and Fibre Toxicology is aimed at bringing together
multi-disciplinary research findings towards a better understanding of
how particles and fibres adversely affect the lungs and the body
generally."
Particle and Fibre Toxicology
Fulltext v1+ (2004+)
http://biomedcentral.com/1743-8977/
ISSN: 1743-8977
George S. Porter
Sherman Fairchild Library of Engineering & Applied Science
California Institute of Technology
Mail Code 1-43, Pasadena, CA 91125-4300
Telephone (626) 395-3409 Fax (626) 431-2681
http://library.caltech.edu
contributor http://stlq.info |
http://www.earlham.edu/~peters/fos/fosblog.html
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Date: Fri, 10 Dec 2004 14:49:15 -0500
From: STS-L Moderator
Subject: New Continuing Ed Survey of Hot Topics
Date: Fri, 10 Dec 2004 13:30:53 -0600
From: Chris Desai
Hello all,
As planning gets underway for ALA and other conferences, the STS Continuing
Education would like to make available the preliminary results of its
latest survey:
http://www.lib.auburn.edu/scitech/resguide/forestry/STSCESurvey2004b.htm.
This is a survey of "hot topics" in the profession, asking members what
topics they would like to learn more about. It supplements our usual
biennial survey. It is our first collaborative effort with two additional
organizations: ASEE's Engineeering Libraries Division and SLA's Sci Tech
Division. Results are analyzed jointly and separately. Respondents were
asked which conferences they expect to attend so that results could also be
analyzed separately by conference.
Many thanks to Marilyn Christianson for her leadership in the preparation
of the survey and analysis of the results.
Chris Desai, Chair
ACRL/STS Continuing Education Committee
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Date: Fri, 10 Dec 2004 18:47:56 -0500
From: STS-L Moderator
Subject: Cerebrospinal Fluid Research -- new OA journal
Date: Fri, 10 Dec 2004 15:16:20 -0800
From: george@library.caltech.edu
Cerebrospinal Fluid Research is the 64th (these are getting to be large
numbers) independent, Open Access journal hosted by BioMed Central
a while, but has debuted with a substantial set of initial articles (an
editorial, a commentary, two review papers, and two research articles).
From the initial editorial
Cerebrospinal Fluid Research is an open access, online journal that
publishes manuscripts on cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) in health and disease
in the broadest sense. The CSF, its composition, circulation and
absorption play vital roles in normal and abnormal brain function. The
CSF is important for normal chemical signaling, physical and chemical
buffering, and for neurodevelopment. In disease states, the CSF impacts
on neurodevelopmental disorders such as hydrocephalus and neural tube
defects, brain inflammation, brain injury and repair, normal pressure
hydrocephalus and neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's,
Parkinson's and multiple sclerosis. The CSF can be used as a tool for
diagnosis, through composition analysis, and as a window for drug
delivery to the brain.
Cerebrospinal Fluid Research
Fulltext v1+ (2004+)
http://biomedcentral.com/1743-8454/
ISSN: 1743-8454
All BioMed Central Open Access journals address the LOCKSS (Lots of
Copies Keep Stuff Safe) concept
permanent archiving arrangements with PubMed Central
archive.
George S. Porter
Sherman Fairchild Library of Engineering & Applied Science
California Institute of Technology
Mail Code 1-43, Pasadena, CA 91125-4300
Telephone (626) 395-3409 Fax (626) 431-2681
http://library.caltech.edu
contributor http://stlq.info |
http://www.earlham.edu/~peters/fos/fosblog.html
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Date: Fri, 10 Dec 2004 18:50:47 -0500
From: STS-L Moderator
Subject: Science Librarian position - Oregon State University
Position Announcement
Science Librarian
Oregon State University Libraries
Oregon State University Libraries seeks an innovative and dynamic
librarian to join our forward-looking organization. Reporting to the Head
of Reference & Instruction, this position supports the research and
instruction needs of the OSU community.
OSU is one of only two American universities to hold the Land Grant, Sea
Grant, Sun Grant, and Space Grant designation and is a Carnegie
Doctoral/Research-Extensive university. OSU is located in Corvallis, a
community of 53,000 people situated in the Willamette Valley between
Portland and Eugene. Ocean beaches, lakes, rivers, forests, high desert,
the rugged Cascade and Coast Ranges, and the urban amenities of the
Portland metropolitan area are all within a 100-mile drive of Corvallis.
Approximately 15,600 undergraduate and 3,400 graduate students are
enrolled at OSU, including 2,600 U.S. students of color and 1,100
international students.
The university has an institution-wide commitment to diversity,
multiculturalism, and community. We actively engage in recruiting and
retaining a diverse workforce and student body that includes members of
historically underrepresented groups. We strive to build and sustain a
welcoming and supportive campus environment. OSU provides outstanding
leadership opportunities for people interested in promoting and enhancing
diversity, nurturing creativity, and building community.
Responsibilities: Provide reference and research assistance, including
digital reference; contribute to an active instruction program. Develop
strong liaison relationships with academic departments to build research
collections and enhance teaching. Work within the Science Cluster that
supports Health & Biosciences, Technology, Natural Resources and Earth
Systems Sciences. Participate in the library's expanding digital
initiatives by proposing and promoting new services, and acting as a
content advisor to meet the needs of a large, research university. Serve
as a subject selector responsible for all aspects of development and
management of resources in digital and print formats for principal subject
areas assigned. As tenure-track faculty members, OSU librarians
participate in faculty governance and university services and engage in
research and professional development by publishing and reporting in
professional journals, presenting at national and regional meetings, and
taking a leadership role in library or academic societies and
organizations.
Qualifications
Required: M.L.S. / M.L.I.S. (completion date by January 1, 2005) from an
accredited institution or a foreign equivalent degree; Bachelor's or
higher degree in a science discipline OR one or two years academic library
experience in a science or engineering discipline; excellent communication
and interpersonal skills; demonstrated ability to work both independently
and cooperatively with colleagues and library users in a service-oriented
environment; ability to work and negotiate with faculty and colleagues on
new services and collections; proven initiative and self-direction, and
willingness to engage in professional and scholarly activities.
Preferred: Bachelor's or higher degree in a science discipline AND one or
two years academic library experience in a science or engineering
discipline; One to two years professional experience in reference
services, instruction and/or collection development in an academic
research library; ability to apply current information technologies to
reference and instruction services, and to building digital collections;
knowledge of instructional design; familiarity with selection of digital
as well as paper-based materials; knowledge of issues associated with
collecting and preserving digital content. Preferred qualifications also
include a demonstrable commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity.
Employment Conditions: This position is a full-time, 12-month, annual,
tenure track appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor. Renewal is at
the discretion of the University Librarian. Minimum salary of $37,008
annually plus medical, dental and life insurance are available; staff
tuition fee privileges for employee or a dependent at an Oregon university
System school (restrictions apply). This position earns 15 hours of
vacation and 8 hours of sick leave each month.
Application Procedure and Deadline: Submit a letter of application that
addresses qualifications and interest in the position, current resume and
the names, addresses, phone numbers and email addresses of three
references to:
Brenda Marcum
121 The Valley Library
Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR 97331-4501
Phone: 541/737-3768; FAX: 541/737-3453
To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by January 30,
2005.
Oregon State University is an AA/EO employer and has a policy of
being responsive to the needs of dual-career couples.
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