NYT article on Google Street View

As a follow-up to Andrew Kloc's presentation on privacy at last week's terrific Spring Institute, I present the article below. Does anyone else skim a news story and then go directly to the reader comments? I believe they are the best part.

http://www.nytimes.com/2012/05/23/technology/google-privacy-inquiries-get-little-cooperation.html?_r=1&hp#commentsContainer

Position available Library Technical Assistant-Public Services (Albany)

reposting from ALLUNY-L listserv:

Albany Law School seeks qualified applicants for the full-time position of Library Technical Assistant – Public Services. Incumbent will provide duties related to circulating material using SirsiDynix ILS, assessing and clearing fines, interlibrary loan processing, training and oversight of student assistants, and providing basic IT support in the library. Applicants should have excellent communication and organizational skills, and dedication to customer service. Interest in and an aptitude for library promotional techniques desirable.

Qualifications include: Bachelor’s Degree and one year of related library experience or Associate’s Degree with more extensive library experience considered. Ability to retrieve and shelve books and move loaded book carts required. Experience with Microsoft Office Programs desirable.

Albany Law School offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefit package. To apply, please send cover letter and resume to:

Albany Law School

Attn: Director of Human Resources

80 New Scotland Avenue

Albany, NY 12208-3494

Fax: (518) 445-3262

E-mail: humanresources@albanylaw.edu

Albany Law School is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Congratulations to Joe Gerken, Reference Librarian, SUNY Buffalo Law Library

From Beth Adelman, Director of the University at Buffalo Law Library:
"I am very pleased to announce that Joe Gerken, Reference Librarian, is one of the 2012 recipients of the Chancellor's Award for Excellence in Librarianship. 
"The award honors 'skill in librarianship; service to the campus, the university and to the field; scholarship and professional growth; and major professional achievements.' Joe is very deserving of this honor. He is an expert reference librarian, an insightful contributor to the legal literature, an engaging professor of legal research, and a committed law school, law library, and university citizen. 
"Please join me in congratulating Joe on being selected as one of  the 2012 recipients of this very prestigious award."

2012 Spring Institute - May 18 - Syracuse, NY

You are cordially invited to the 2012 Spring Institute on Friday, May 18, 2012 from 9:30 am to 3:15 pm at the H. Douglas Barclay Law Library at Syracuse University College of Law.  We will enjoy a varied program of QR (Quick Response) codes and it’s applications in libraries; The Erosion of Privacy – a brief history; and ALLUNY’s journey to tax exempt status. A continental breakfast and buffet lunch are included in the registration fee. Discount parking will be available for $4.50.

The deadline for registration is May 11. Registration form, program brochure (including agenda), and directions to Syracuse are included with this invitation and online at http://www.aallnet.org/chapter/alluny/si2012.

Thanks and praise are heaped upon the staff of Barclay Law Library for graciously giving their time and resources  to hosting another Spring Institute.

Please let me know if you have questions or need assistance. I look forward to seeing you in Syracuse on May 18.

CUNY Law Seeks Emerging Technologies Librarian

As posted to AALL listservs:

CUNY School of Law Library is seeking an energetic candidate for a new, full-time Emerging Technologies Librarian. The Emerging Technologies Librarian will be an enthusiastic user of technology who enjoys exploring how information is evolving in a digital environment and ways it can be applied to the library services setting. We are looking for a creative individual who has the ability to work within a collaborative team environment, but is also self-directed and takes initiative in leading new projects. S/he will be committed to playing an important role in the development of the library's technology-based services that will further the library's mission of serving its community and promoting the Law School mission in public interest. Through the creation and implementation of new technologies and services, the Emerging Technologies Librarian will also need to be comfortable conversing on technological topics with a diverse group of users at all skill levels, including faculty, students and staff. The Law School will be moving this summer to a new facility in Long Island City - one stop from midtown Manhattan.

The successful candidate will be joining a library that is committed to providing the highest level of research support to students and faculty. She/he will also be responsible for providing reference services to the library community, teaching in the first year Legal Research Program in a collaborative environment, and assisting the Faculty Research Services Program. The full time position will be filled at the entry or mid-level range depending on the experience of qualified candidates.

With full faculty status, the Law Librarians are active participants and are completely integrated into the governance processes of the Law School. By working with our colleagues outside of the Library, librarians add to the rich diversity of the law school experience by having their own scholarship interests, in addition to supporting those of the other members of the faculty.

All librarians must have a J.D. and M.L.S. in order to be considered for a tenure track faculty appointment. Salary Range: Assistant Professor ($43,306 - $98,840); Associate Professor ($56,163 - $120,876). Further detailed information can be found at:
https://home.cunyfirst.cuny.edu/psp/cnyepprd/GUEST/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM.HRS_CE.GBL?Page=HRS_CE_JOB_DTL&Action=A&JobOpeningId=5411&SiteId=1&PostingSeq=1. You may need to scroll to the top of the screen for complete information.

To apply, please go to http://www.cuny.edu/employment.html, and follow the instructions by clicking on "Search for Jobs". All applicants need to register to CUNYFirst and then follow instructions provided within. To make the process easier, please upload your cover letter and resume as one document. Also, please submit copies to CUNY Law Library Post at cunylawlibpost@gmail.com.

For position inquiries, please contact:
Ms. Rosa Navarra
Coordinator of Faculty Recruitment Committee
facultyappointments@mail.law.cuny.edu

City of Buffalo releases technical report on proposed zoning changes

The report outlines the City's proposed approach to overhauling its zoning ordinance, a use-based or "Euclidean" code that dates to 1953.

http://fixbuffalo.blogspot.com/2012/04/code-green-city-releases-zoning.html

Job postings from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit posted several librarian jobs in March; all jobs are listed as "Open until filled."  The positions include:

Job Number	Job Title	Office	Location
FY12-15	Librarian	U.S. Court of Appeals	NYC
FY12-16	Assistant Librarian (4 Temp Positions covering June - August 2012)	Library of the U.S. Courts	Central Islip, NY
FY12-13	Branch Librarian (Part-Time)	Library of the U.S. Courts	Central Islip, NY
FY12-12	Branch Librarian (Part-Time)	Library of the U.S. Courts	Buffalo, NY

For more information and links to job postings, visit http://www.ca2.uscourts.gov/jobs.htm