Tuesday 29 March 2016

MLA HINARI/Research4Life Grant



The Medical Library Association (MLA) has announced the HINARI/Research4Life (R4L) Grant for 2016. Funded by the Elsevier Foundation, up to five awards, will support HINARI/R4L training activities that promote the use of the programs’ scientific research resources in emerging/low income countries.  The grants will benefit the users in the eligible countries as these individuals will obtain skills to effectively and efficiently use the HINARI/R4L resources and also become a training resource for their institutions or country.
This grant is an expansion of the Elsevier Foundation funded Librarians Without Borders®/E-library Training Initiative that has conducted HINARI/R4L training activities and developed/updated training material since January 2007. The MLA objective is to develop a community of librarians that will continue to support HINARI/R4L training and related development of instructional material.
Examples of possible proposals include:
  • Conduct workshops either as co-teacher with current E-library Training Initiative coordinator or at an institution where the applicant/organization has ties or currently is employed. Such proposals could include transportation and per-diem plus ‘in-country’ expenses for a workshop and a discretionary fund to support subsequent in-country training.
    • Trainer will need to demonstrate institutional support and a commitment to continue to work with key contact(s) in the workshop’s institution or country– as a facilitator for further activities.
  • Organize and teach R4L distance learning courses for specific audiences.
  • Organize a regional U.S. based workshop for information specialists interested in HINARI/R4L activities and/or researchers, faculty or students from institutions that have linkages with R4L registered organizations.
  • Create a new training module, distance learning course or training video or develop other distance learning formats.
  • Increase mechanisms for promoting/marketing of HINARI & R4L programs and their training resources.
  • Develop measurement tools regarding outcomes of training activities.
  • Raise awareness of MLA members.
Eligibility
  • Applicants are required to hold a professional library or information science qualification, but in the case of exceptional candidates this criterion may be waived. Transcripts or a copy of the diploma should be sent with all applications.
  • Applicants must be currently employed in a health and/or sciences library or related science information organization.
  • Individuals and/or institutions are eligible to submit proposals.
  • Applicants are not required to be members of MLA.
Terms
  • The grant award is contingent upon completion of the project within 18 months of notification of the award.
  • Agreement to submit an interim (9 month) and final reports to MLA’s Librarians Without Borders® The final report that focuses on the results of the project will be posted on the LWB Blog and may be published in other health/science-related information venues or journals.
  • The completed application form and additional documentation must be received by June 13, 2016.
  • More than one grant may be offered in a year. Grants range from $1500 to $6000 and are distributed in one payment.
  • Grant funds are distributed in June following the MLA annual meeting with the project completion date being December 31 of the following year.
  • If there are no appropriate applications, as reviewed by the jury, the association may elect not to fund a grant or multiple grants in a given year.
  • MLA will acknowledge applications upon receipt via email.
Checklist
  • Completed application must include a detailed proposal explaining:
    • The objectives of the project in the context of HINARI/R4L training activities
    • A project timeline that clearly notes the proposed activities to be conducted within 18 months. Detailed information on how the grant funds will be used. Note: allowable expenses depend on the project submitted. In the case of a workshop, it can include international travel and per diem for a trainer and other costs associated with completion of the program.
    • Inclusion of measurement/evaluation tools during the project and, if possible, post-workshop outputs.
    • Plans for reporting on the project, such as an MLA annual meeting paper or poster or health/science related venues including relevant journals.
  • The completed application form must be received by June 13, 2016.
  • The applicant must submit their current curriculum vitae.
  • The applicant must submit their transcripts or a copy of diploma.
  • The applicant must submit three references letters from individuals, not related to the applicant, that include observations regarding the project’s feasibility.
  • Additional documentation related to the applicant’s qualifications to complete the project including additional funding sources may be included as appendices.
  • Note: the project description itself must be limited to six single spaced pages plus, if applicable, a spreadsheet and timeline appendices.
Ready to Submit an Application?
All supporting documents and application form must be completed by June 13, 2016. Incomplete and late submissions will not be considered.
ONLINE APPLICATION - Non-members must register as a guest-user.

Thursday 24 March 2016

Librarian Job @Caleb University.



Caleb University, the only bachelor's degree awarding private university in Lagos State, came into existence, following the approval by the Federal Government of Nigeria on May 2, 2007, rapidly followed up with the issuance of Operating Licence by the Federal Ministry of Education through the National Universities Commission (NUC) on May 17, 2007 for Caleb University to operate as a private university.
Job Title: University Librarian
Location:
Lagos
Requirements
Candidates should possess a good Honours Degree with at least 12 years post- qualification experience, 8 years of which should be in Senior Management position in a University Library or similar institution of higher learning or comparable establishments.
The candidate must have a good record of publications in recognized and reputable journals.
He/She must possess requisite skills to manage and further develop an e-Library.
Application Closing Date
5th April, 2016.
How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should forward their Applications with CV's to: calebuninonteaching@yahoo.com
Note
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Fully documented applications should be received before the closing date stated above.

Friday 18 March 2016

FACTORS TO CONSIDER IN ESTABLISHING A NEW LIBRARY



Library is a social institution whose objectives and functions are determined by the people they serve. Basically, establishing any library and information center required thorough diligence and proper planning which involve putting some factors into considerations. It could be highly demanding, especially for a young growing librarian. Therefore, in the process of establishing such centers, there is need to take or put the following salient points into perspective irrespective of the type of the library, be it - Academic, public, Special or school.
1. The users:
Libraries exist for the purpose of meeting the information need of its users. Hence the librarian needs to pre-determined their potential users beforehand. These include the number of potential users, age, level of education, daily activities and objective of the library. For example, the users in public libraries differ from that of school library. When the users are known, there information need can easily be ascertained.
2. The nature of the resources or collection:
It entails activities that are performed or geared in other to enrich library holding with materials that are relevant and pertinent to the various need of the potential users. It is supposed to take into consideration the community of users. These can be determined by identifying the objectives of the library as well as the activities of its host community. These resources are expected to be tailored towards the subject interest of its users so as to meet their need. The librarian is expected to develop a collection policy for this purpose. The collection development policy is intended to provide guidance for achieving mission and vision of the library, within the budget and space limitations, for the selection and acquisition of materials for meeting the needs of the users.
3. The pattern of services to be rendered by the library:
Another important issue to consider is the nature of services to be provided. Service provisions in the library serve as a means of bringing its collections to the users. It is an interface between the users and the library collections itself. Service provision in the library can be one of the yardsticks for determining the effectiveness of librarians vis–a-vis the resources provided. The nature of the service provided in public libraries may differ from that of special libraries. The services could include: circulation, serial, ICT, e.t.c. The numbers of potential users, size of the library also remain significant factors for determining the service to be provided.
In a nutshell, it behooves the librarian to conduct community analysis/feasibility study in order to get a clearer picture of the few points mentioned above.

Friday 11 March 2016

LIBRARIAN JOBS@ THE NIGERIAN TURKISH NILE UNIVERSITY, ABUJA.


The Nigeria Turkish Nile University, is a world class university located in the heart of Nigeria, Abuja. Our academic community is composed of robust, hardworking, friendly and committed staff from different nationalities all over the world that work tirelessly to help our teeming students actualize their dreams.

We hereby invite applications from suitably and qualified innovative, versatile and proactive candidates with established research areas, publications and competitive citations to occupy the vacant academic position in the below Department/Unit:

Job Title: Deputy Librarian
Location:
Abuja
Requirement
Candidates should be PhD holder from recognized Universities with at least 3 years of experience.
Job Title: Head, Law Library
Location:
Abuja
Requirement
Candidates should be PhD holder from recognized Universities with at least 2 years of experience.
Application Closing Date
31st March, 2016.
Method of Application

Interested and qualified candidates should send their applications, CV's and copies of credentials to:
The Registrar
Nigeria Turkish Nile University,
Abuja.

Or
Submit softcopy of your applications to: registrar@ntnu.edu.ng
Note: Only qualified shortlisted candidates will be contacted.