Discovery Day Camp

This free, half-day event will be held on Friday, June 10, 2011 at the University of Houston in the M.D. Anderson Library's Elizabeth D. Rockwell Pavilion from 9:00 am - 1:00 pm, with light refreshments and registration beginning at 8:00 am. Discovery Day Camp will introduce the fundamentals of next-generation discovery and provide a unique opportunity for attendees to discuss the unique teaching, technology, and support aspects of discovery tools in a roundtable format.

Discovery Day Camp is intended for libraries that have a discovery platform in place or want to learn more about them. Attendees are encouraged to bring their experiences and questions to share. No prior experience with web-scale discovery tools is required.

For more information, and to register, visit: http://info.lib.uh.edu/p/ddc2011

We are also seeking volunteers to lead small-table discussions on various topics related to discovery. If you are interested or have questions about this event, please contact me directly, or email Rachel Vacek, Head of  UH Libraries' Web Services at revacek@uh.edu. No expertise is required, just a willingness to facilitate conversation.

Volunteer Opportunity - ACRL Student Web Editor

Interested in getting involved in ALA and adding something substantial to your resume? The editors of the ACRL Residency Interest Group (RIG) website are looking for two student volunteers. Volunteers will develop stories and contribute content, in various formats, on topics of interest relevant to current library science students, new graduates, and early career librarians. Applicants should be currently enrolled in a library science graduate program with a strong interest in academic librarianship. Additional requirements include:

* CMS: Familiarity with WordPress or a similar CMS
* Image editing: Proficiency in a photo editing software
* Audio/Video editing: Experience creating and uploading audio and/or video podcasts
* Writing: Ability to write in both a scholarly (academic) and informal (blog) style, as required

Please send letters of interest to Rabia Gibbs or Faith Steele. More information at http://connect.ala.org/node/113889