Job Opening

POSITION DESCRIPTION – LIBRARY ASSISTANT

UNITED WAY NONPROFIT RESOURCE LIBRARY

Nonprofit Connection

United Way of the Texas Gulf Coast

50 Waugh Drive at Feagan

Houston, Texas 77007

United Way of the Texas Gulf Coast is an official Foundation Center site for the Foundation Collection, an online searchable database and comprehensive set of directories designed to help nonprofit organizations research funding opportunities.  This collection is a key component of the United Way’s Nonprofit Resource Library. This library is intended for use by area nonprofit staff and volunteers.

RESPONSIBILITIES

·     Provide professional assistance to nonprofit clients using the resource library.

·     Offer guidance in use of Foundation Collection database.

·     Introduce clients to available library resources

·     Become familiar with existing materials in library.

·     Recommend and review new acquisitions

·     Promote library resources to potential users.

SKILLS REQUIRED

Candidate will be expected to:

·     interact with diverse library clients and United Way staff;

·     help clients conduct information searches via library and Foundation Collection databases;

·     introduce clients to books, periodicals and other available resources.

The position requires basic computer skills.  Training will be provided on use of Foundation Collection and other library software. 

SCHEDULE

Candidate will work 25 hours per week.  Work hours are flexible within the time frame of regular business hours from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.  The library is housed in the United Way Community Resource Center, adjacent to United Way headquarters.  Free covered parking is provided.

CONTACT:  

Ronnie Hagerty

(713-685-2312)

rhagerty@uwtgc.org

Will Duct Tape Cures My Warts? Examining Complementary and Alternative Medicine

The NN/LM SCR is offering the free workshop Will Duct Tape Cures My Warts? Examining Complementary and Alternative Medicine at The Texas Medical Center Library in Houston, TX on Wednesday, November 9, 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM.

The goal of this class is to increase understanding of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM). Participants will learn the history of CAM and its impact on medical practices. They will learn how CAM is used, how to avoid “bad science” and how to look up evidence of the effectiveness of CAM therapies. Learning activities will include forums, chats, viewing web presentations, and assignments.

This class is free and open to the public. It is approved for Continuing Education credit and the Consumer Health Information Specialization from the Medical Library Association.

To register for the class: http://tinyurl.com/scrclasses
For classroom location, directions and parking information: http://nnlm.gov/training/schedule/site.html?site_id=97

If you have question, please contact Karen Vargas at karen.vargas@exch.library.tmc.edu

Houston Public Library Looking for Subs

Houston Public Library is now looking for Customer Service Substitutes. More information at http://www.houstonlibrary.org/customer-service-substitute

Job Hunting for Today's Libraries in Today's Job Market Webinar

The Library Leadership and Management Association (LLAMA) and the University of Florida Libraries will present a free webinar on “Job Hunting for Today’s Libraries in Today’s Job Market”

This is a great opportunity for current students and recent graduates to learn practical tips and understand how libraries make hiring decisions. Space is limited.

A press release for the webinar, which includes registration information, is posted at http://www.llama.ala.org/llamaleads/?p=1007

Houston LISSA Officer Elections

Fellow Houston-Area Students:

Houston LISSA is now accepting nominations for new officers to serve the students of the UNT SLIS Houston Program for the 2011-2012 academic year. If you are a current student, and would like to become more involved with LISSA here in the Houston area, do not miss this opportunity! The positions to be filled are: President, Vice-President, Secretary, Member-at-large. You may ask a fellow student to nominate you or nominate yourself. A short bio is required to accompany the nomination.

Nominations must be sent to Caroline Castillo, Houston Program Student Coordinator, no later than Friday, October 7th, 2011. The Houston LISSA election will be held virtually with polls opening October 9th at noon and closing October 12th at 11:59pm. We look forward to hearing from you!

Nominations may be submitted to:
cecastillo8910@gmail.com

Thank you,
Caroline Castillo