ISBN: 9780062913555
    Author: Colgan, Jenny

(July 18, 2019). Ex Libris, a ProQuest company, is pleased to announce that the Ex Libris Esploro research services solution is now live at the University of Iowa. Esploro helps institutions fulfill strategic research goals and assist researchers in maximizing productivity. Libraries and research offices can automate and simplify processes such as the deposit of research data, enrichment of metadata, updating of researcher profiles, and measuring research impact.

    ISBN: 9781250142887
    Author: Castillo, Linda

    ISBN: 9781683317371
    Author: Buzzelli, Elizabeth Kane, 1946-

    ISBN: 9781683310136
    Author: Buzzelli, Elizabeth Kane, 1946-

New vacancy listings are posted weekly on Wednesday at approximately 12 noon Central Time. They appear under New This Week and under the appropriate regional listing. Postings remain on the LITA Job Site for a minimum of four weeks.

New This Week

University of California, Riverside – University Library, Metadata and Discovery Librarian, Riverside, CA

California State University, San Bernardino, University Archivist, San Bernardino, CA

Southern Methodist University, Reference and Digital Services Librarian, Dallas, TX

University of North Texas, Repository Librarian, Denton, TX

Visit the LITA Job Site for more available jobs and for information on submitting a job posting.

(July 17, 2019). SirsiDynix announced that San Antonio Public Library has selected Symphony as their integrated library system. Symphony is one of the most widely-installed platforms in the world, powering thousands of libraries in over 60 countries. Its robust functionality, capable companion products, and open APIs and web services will assist San Antonio Public Library in delivering the best library user experience to their dynamic and thriving community.

(July 17, 2019). LYRASIS announces the release of a new study, "Understanding the Landscape of Library Accessibility for Online Materials". The study was undertaken in an effort to map the landscape of accessibility policies and practices for online resources as managed by libraries and archives across the United States. The study can be accessed on the LYRASIS website.

    ISBN: 9781524748302
    Author: McCall Smith, Alexander, 1948-

    ISBN: 9781250133090
    Author: Rosenfelt, David

    ISBN: 9780399181337
    Author: Macomber, Debbie

    ISBN: 9780316417471
    Author: Patterson, James, 1947-

    ISBN: 9781250198594
    Author: Webber, Heather S.

    ISBN: 9780451490438
    Author: Greaney, Mark

    ISBN: 9780385537087
    Author: Whitehead, Colson, 1969-

    ISBN: 9780062834836
    Author: Silva, Daniel, 1960-

(July 16, 2019). Traveling in the car during summer vacations or rush hour can be tedious, but now drivers can enjoy listening to audiobooks more easily and safely than ever – and for free. Libby, the award-winning one-tap reading app available from 90 percent of public libraries in North America, is now compatible with Apple CarPlay. This feature allows iPhone users with a valid library card to quickly access and control audiobooks through their vehicle's dashboard display and listen through the sound system. The Libby app, which is also compatible with Android Auto, was created by Rakuten OverDrive, the leading digital reading platform for libraries and schools worldwide.

(July 15, 2019). Version 6.0 of the VuFind Open Source discovery software has just been released. This major release brings some aspects of the code more up to date while also adding several new features and fixes.

(July 15, 2019). Ohio University Libraries has been awarded a $1.2 million grant to develop the Southeast Asia Digital Library in collaboration with 14 other institutions.

As academic librarians, we help build our students into digital citizens. They need the tools and resources to be savvy tech users and to become information literate. We need to make sure that our students understand the permanence of their digital actions. This 90-minute webinar explores how you can collaborate with students to expand their digital citizenship skills within your campus community through academic departments, technology offices, and student engagement initiatives. You’ll learn research-based best practices that you can implement using the framework of the hero’s journey without creating an additional burden on faculty, staff, and students.

Presenter: Casey Davis, Instructional Designer (IT), Arizona State University’s University Technology Office
Wednesday, August 7, 2019, 11:00 am – 12:30 pm Central Time

View details and Register here.

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More LITA Continuing Education Coming Soon

Universal Parity to Resources: Rethinking Library Access
July 25, 2019, 1:00 – 2:00 pm Central Time
Presenters: Christine Elliott and Courtney McAllister

Check out our upcoming lineup and get details on our latest round of online learning to boost your skill set!

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