University Library Information Bulletin

******Happy New Year******
LIB-January 05, 2005 - #E-01

Agenda Items
If anyone has any suggestions for agenda items for the Executive Committee meeting of Jan. 12, 2005, please contract John Cullars (jcullars@uic.edu, 6-2730) or Mary Case (marycase@uic.edu, 6-2716).

Make Sure You Receive Your W2-Check NESSIE for Accuracy of Your Personal Information
Your year-end statement of wages (W-2 Form) will be mailed in January 2005 to the address listed as your "Home/Permanent Address" on your NESSIE Employee Information form.

To avoid delays in receiving your W-2 form, it is very important that you make sure your permanent address in NESSIE is the correct address to use for mailing your W-2 form.

To review and/or change your permanent address directly in NESSIE, follow the steps below:
1. Go to NESSIE at: https://nessie.uihr.uillinois.edu/cf/index.cfm
2. Click on the "Personal Info" tab.
3. Click on the "Employee Information Form" link.
4. Log in using your University NetID and password.
5. Enter your Personal Identification Number (PIN) or create one.
6. Once in the Selection Screen, click on the "Address" link.
7. Review the address listed for the Address Type "Home/Permanent":

Any questions regarding address changes should be directed to the Payroll Service Center, Laurie Pitner Executive Director, University Payroll, 866-476-3586.

On The ARL Server (Dec. 27, 2004)

NEW ITEMS ON THE ARL SERVER:

ARL/ESRI GIS Webcast: Libraries and Digital Mapping in the 21st Century, Jan. 27, 2005, 3-4:30 p.m. EDT
http://www.arl.org/training/webcast/gis/index.html

Online Lyceum Course: Measuring Library Service Quality, Feb. 7 - March 18, 2005
http://www.arl.org/training/quality.html

Monograph and Serial Costs in ARL Libraries, 1986-2003:
* All ARL Libraries [PDF] http://www.arl.org/stats/arlstat/graphs/2003/monser03.pdf
* ARL Public University Libraries [PDF] http://www.arl.org/stats/arlstat/graphs/2003/monser03_pub.pdf
* ARL Private University Libraries [PDF] http://www.arl.org/stats/arlstat/graphs/2003/monser/03_priv.pdf
* ARL Canadian University Libraries [PDF] http://www.arl.org/stats/arlstat/graphs/2003/monser03_can.pdf

SPOTLIGHT ON: University of Manitoba
The University of Manitoba honored war veterans on Canadian Remembrance Day with the unveiling of "Lest We Forget," an immense Web-based exploration of the Canadian wartime experience. The online documentary connects users to more than 10,000 scans of archived materials, including both textual sources and photographs, related to Canada during times of conflict. Archives & Special Collections worked for nearly two years on the development of this collection that will serve as a rich resource for scholars and the general public alike.
http://www.umanitoba.ca/libraries/archives/canada_war/

MEETINGS AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES:

See the full ARL/OLMS 2005 calendar at
http://www.arl.org/olms/olms_cal.html

ARL at ALA Mid-Winter, Jan. 14-19, 2005, Boston, Mass.
http://www.arl.org/arl/ala05m.html

Register for LibQUAL+(tm) webcast on Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2005: A Webcast Introduction to LibQUAL+(tm)
http://www.arl.org/training/webcast/libqualintro/

SPARC/ACRL Forum: In the Public Interest: Open Access and Public Policy, ALA Midwinter 2005
http://www.arl.org/sparc/meetings/ala05mw/index.html

Half-day workshops at ALA Mid-Winter: morning: LibQUAL+(tm) dimensions and total scores: How do they relate? and afternoon: Following up on LibQUAL+(tm): Focus groups, Jan. 18, 2005, Boston, Mass.
http://db.arl.org/qualquan/

Online Lyceum Course: Professional Writing for Librarians, Jan. 24 - Feb. 4, 2005
http://www.arl.org/training/writing.html

ARL Workshop on Web Development with XML: Design and Application, Feb. 14-18, 2005-PLEASE NOTE NEW DATES! University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Va.
http://www.arl.org/arl/pr/web_dev_xml_05.html

Registration now open for Spring 2005 LibQUAL+(tm) survey
http://www.libqual.org/Register/index.cfm

On The ARL Server (Jan. 04, 2005)

Scholarly Communications Programs at ALA Midwinter Meeting

Scholarly Communications Programs at ALA Midwinter, Boston, Mass.
The SPARC/ACRL Forum and the ACRL Scholarly Communications Discussion Group

SPARC/ACRL Forum: "In the Public Interest: Open Access and Public Policy"
Saturday, Jan. 15, 2005, 4-5:30 p.m.

Constitution Ballroom, Sheraton Boston Hotel
The imperative for taxpayer access to scientific research will be discussed in a panel session on the breakthrough National Institutes of Health (NIH) plan to provide open public access to peer-reviewed articles on NIH-funded research. A panel of three speakers brings the perspectives of those in labs, libraries, and homes. They will examine the economic, social, and scientific motivations that led NIH to propose toll-free access to results of federally funded biomedical research via the National Library of Medicine's online resource, PubMed Central (PMC).

Moderated by Columbia University Librarian James Neal, the panel will include:
- Jane Griffith, Assistant Director for Policy and Legislative Development, National Library of Medicine: Ms. Griffith will outline NIH's objectives in developing their enhanced public access plan and describe how the agency has taken account of the various stakeholder concerns.

- Gary Ward, Associate Professor of Microbiology & Molecular Genetics, University of Vermont: Dr. Ward will address the benefits to scientists and scientific advancement of more open sharing of research literature.

- Sharon Terry, President and CEO, Genetic Alliance: Ms. Terry, a leading voice in the Alliance for Taxpayer Access, will describe how the current system fails patients and offer thoughts on the promise of the NIH plan.

ACRL Scholarly Communications Discussion Group: "In the Public Interest: The Conversation Continues" with speakers from the SPARC/ACRL Forum
Sunday, Jan. 16, 2005, 2 - 4 p.m.
Hynes Convention Center Rm. 204
These events are open to the public and no reservations are necessary.

On The ARL Server (Jan. 03, 2005)

NEW ITEMS ON THE ARL SERVER:

SPARC Open Access Newsletter, Issue #81
http://www.earlham.edu/~peters/fos/newsletter/01-02-05.htm

"The Future of Scholarly Communication in the Humanities: Adaptation or Transformation?" [PDF] presented by SPARC Director Rick Johnson at a program during the Modern Language Association Annual Convention in December
http://www.arl.org/sparc/pubs/docs/SPARC_CELJ.PDF

Total library expenditures by category - Pie charts [PDF]
http://www.arl.org/stats/arlstat/graphs/2003/pies03.pdf

MEETINGS AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES:

See the full ARL/OLMS 2005 calendar at
http://www.arl.org/olms/olms_cal.html

ARL at ALA Mid-Winter, Jan. 14-19, 2005, Boston, Mass.
http://www.arl.org/arl/ala05m.html

Register for LibQUAL+(tm) webcast on Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2005: A Webcast Introduction to LibQUAL+(tm)
http://www.arl.org/training/webcast/libqualintro/

SPARC/ACRL Forum: In the Public Interest: Open Access and Public Policy, ALA Midwinter 2005
http://www.arl.org/sparc/meetings/ala05mw/index.html

Half-day workshops at ALA Mid-Winter Morning: "LibQUAL+(tm) dimensions and total scores: How do they relate?"
Afternoon: "Following up on LibQUAL+(tm)" Focus groups, Jan. 18, 2005, Boston, Mass.
http://db.arl.org/qualquan/

Online Lyceum Course: Professional Writing for Librarians, Jan. 24 - Feb. 4, 2005
http://www.arl.org/training/writing.html

ARL/ESRI GIS Webcast: Libraries and Digital Mapping in the 21st Century, Jan. 27, 2005, 3-4:30 p.m. EDT
http://www.arl.org/training/webcast/gis/index.html

Online Lyceum Course: Measuring Library Service Quality, Feb. 7 - March 18, 2005
http://www.arl.org/training/quality.html

ARL Workshop on Web Development with XML: Design and Application, February 14-18, 2005-PLEASE NOTE NEW DATES! University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Va.
http://www.arl.org/arl/pr/web_dev_xml_05.html

Registration now open for Spring 2005 LibQUAL+(tm) survey
http://www.libqual.org/Register/index.cfm

Frequently Used Web sites:

UIC Library:

UIC Library Home Page:
http://www.uic.edu/depts/lib/

About the Library:
http://www.uic.edu/depts/lib/about/
Note:  This site is updated regularly.

CITY2000
http://www.uic.edu/depts/lib/resources/city2000/
A collection of photographs from more than 2000 photographers spending 366 days canvassing the city and chronicling its people, places and personality.

Daley Library Special Collections
http://www.uic.edu/depts/lib/specialcoll/

Employee of the Month Award @ UIC Library
http://www.uic.edu/depts/lib/staff/employeeaward/

Library All-Staff Meetings
http://www.uic.edu/depts/lib/staff/ulib/allstaffmeetings

Library Faculty Committees:
http://www.uic.edu/depts/lib/about/facexec/

Library Hours:
http://www.uic.edu/depts/lib/admin/services/schedules/

Library News: The Library's Electronic Newsletter on Acquisitions and Initiatives
http://www.uic.edu/depts/lib/news/librarynews/

ULIB Search Engine
http://www.uic.edu/depts/lib/staff/ulib/previous/

Others:

CIC
http://www.cic.uiuc.edu
An academic consortium of twelve major teaching and research universities in the Midwest.

CLS Workshops:
Workshop listings with updates (including online registration in each listing):
http://www.chilibsys.org/ChiAreaLibCal/chilibcal.html
UIC staff interested in attending any workshop must first secure permission from their supervisor to attend and justify why the library should pay for their participation. The request requires review by the University Librarian, who will make the final decision.

CRL
www.crl.edu
A consortium of North American universities, colleges, and independent research libraries acquiring and preserving traditional and digital resources for research and teaching, making them available to member institutions through interlibrary loan and electronic delivery.

ICCMP
http://www.niulib.niu.edu/ccm
Works to meet the diverse information needs of faculty, students, and other library users in Illinois by encouraging cooperative library activity in order to make the best use of resources.

IDAL
http://www.idal.illinois.edu
Building a collection of full-text and full-image electronic resources that support instruction, study, and research by students, faculty and staff in all eligible Illinois institutions of higher education.

ILA Reporter:
(a bimonthly newsletter of the Illinois Library Association published February, April, June, August, October and December)
http://www.ila.org/pub/reporter.htm

ILCSO
http://www.ilcso.uiuc.edu
Enhances and expands access to and effectively utilize information resources through collaborative partnerships among ILCSO members and with the Illinois Library community.

IOUG Workshops
Course listings with updates found:
http://www.cyberdriveillinois.com/library/isl/oclc/bydate.html

Registration online:
http://www.cyberdriveillinois.com/library/forms/wrkreg_o.html
Fees are $10 for IOUG Institutional or Personal Members (per registrant).
UIC staff interested in attending any workshop must first secure permission from their supervisor to attend and justify why the library should pay for their participation. The request requires review by the University Librarian, who will make the final decision.

Web sites You Should Know About

Caxton Club
http://www.caxtonclub.org
Includes information of current area exhibits, special library programs and events of bibliographic interest and speaker schedules for members luncheons/dinners.

Chicago Area Archivists
http://www.vandercook.edu/archives/CAA.html
Includes information on programs and events taking place at archives and manuscript repositories in the greater Chicagoland area.

Chicago Area Librarians' Calendar (published by the Chicago Library System):
http://www.chilibsys.org/ChiAreaLibCal/chilibcal.html

Chicago Botanic Garden
http://www.chicago-botanic.org
Promotes gardens and gardening since 1890.

Field Museum
http://www.fieldmuseum.org
An accumulation and dissemination of knowledge, and the preservation and exhibition of objects illustrating art, archaeology, science and history.

HistoryMakers
http://www.thehistorymakers.com
Committed to preserving, developing and providing easy access to an internationally recognized, archival collection of thousands of African American video oral histories.

Newberry Library
http://newberry.org/nl/newberryhome.html
Includes information on programs for the public and a calendar of weekly events.

2005

• ERQ, 11/10/04

Electronic Resources Quad
Agenda/Minutes -- Wednesday, 11/10/04
2pm-3:30pm

phone - Pifalo to call Daley B-466 and Lisa Wallis (if available)

Lisa (phone), John (recorder), Victoria (convener; phone), Julie, Ellen, Annie, Anne (not there)

Minutes

There was a brief discussion of future teleconferencing possibilities for group. In Quicklinks, items listed alphabetically, which places the disabilities link in the middle of the list.

Web Site Accessibility

Web Pages

Guidelines/Style Review

Future Meetings
Proposed for the Week of Dec. 6, 2004

With Web Consultants
With Mary Case