Library Office Notes

Greg Youngen's Research Cited

"Libnews-l" a major listserve residing at Yale University, has recognized Greg Youngen's research. A portion of the posting appears below:

The best article I know of on the impact of the e-print on Physics/Astronomy literature, with regard to CITATION patterns is Gregory K. Youngen, "Citation Patterns to Traditional and Electronic Preprints in the Published Literature" College and Research Libraries, Sept., 1998, vol. 59, no. 5, pp. 448-456. This paper "identifies the growing importance of electronic preprints in the published literature (of physics and astronomy) ...." The data is 'dated' because of the normal time lag for this stuff, but Youngen, who is the physics/astronomy librarian at the U of I, Urbana-Champaign, has updated the data in the article. When I spoke with him in September of 1998, he indicated that 6-7% of current year citations in physics/astronomy are to e-prints (and rising!).

(Frances O'Brien)

Sara Randall Appointed Systems Director

Sara Randall has been appointed Director of Library Systems, effective May 10, 1999. Sara comes to Illinois from the Pennsylvania Academic Library Connection Initiative (PALCI) in Bethlehem, PA, where she was Executive Director. She has also worked for Ameritech Library Services (NOTIS) and Loyola University. Sara received her BS and MLS from Indiana University.

Sara brings strong managerial and technical experience with library technology and an understanding of both vendor and client perspective. She has worked extensively with the Z39.50 systems communication protocol standard and is a candidate for office in LITA.

Beth Sandore was chair of the Search Committee.

(Frances O'Brien)

Stand still, Tlacotalpan (M e x i c o), I want to take your picture
Latin American Library Services

Using music as a model, Notre Dame University's Richard Jones, Music Librarian, and Sonja Jordan, Preservation Unit Head, will emphasize the importance of a preservation program that begins when an item is added to the collection, considering both content and physical format.

Wednesday, April 14, 1999
1:30-3:00 p.m.
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Grainger Engineering Library Information Center
Student Commons--Room 233
1301 West Springfield Avenue
Urbana, IL 61801

Sponsored by the University of Illinois Library at Urbana-Champaign
For more information, call 244-9309
or e-mail: p-danner@uiuc.edu

Temporary Position in Government Documents Library
Visiting Assistant Professor of Library Administration
Assistant Government Documents Librarian
Position Available: Immediately

Reporting to the Head of the Government Documents Library, provides reference and research assistance during scheduled desk hours, and via phone and email. Works selected nights and weekends. Participates in department's user education programs. Helps to create and maintain department's web resources. Promotes departmental cd-rom resources and offers high level of support for electronic collections. Works on special projects, including technical services activities, as assigned.

Required Qualifications: ALA accredited MLS, received no later than August, 1999. Knowledge of government documents reference and instruction techniques, and access tools. Awareness of depository library standards. Demonstrated teaching abilities. Experience with microcomputers and demonstrated technological competencies. Working knowledge of HTML. Excellent communication and presentation skills. Ability to work independently and cooperatively with others.

Desired Qualifications: One year experience with federal, UN, and/or state government information resources. Technical services experience.

This is a temporary 12-month appointment. Position may be renewed through August 20, 2000, depending upon the needs of the University Library.

Send expressions of interest, including a current vita, to Allen G. Dries, Library Personnel Manager, Room 127 UIUC Library, 1408 West Gregory Drive, Urbana, IL 61801. Telephone (217) 333-5494. Materials should be received no later than April 23, 1999.