What happens to your digital life after death?

I thought this post from Pew Research Center might be of interest to ALLUNY members. It was a program topic at one of our annual meetings.

http://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2013/12/02/what-happens-to-your-digital-life-after-death/

Temporary Reference Desk Support - Cornell University Law Library

The Cornell University Law School Library seeks an individual to provide reference and research services to faculty, students and staff of the Law School and the university, alumni and the general public. Staff the Reference Desk on Sundays from 1:00-6:00 p.m. Answer walk-up, phone, e-mail and chat reference questions. Prepare bibliographic guides and contribute content to the Law Library's current awareness services. Salary: Up to $20 per hour, dependent upon qualifications and experience.

Requires knowledge of trends and practices in legal research and the use of on-line resources; strong customer service orientation; demonstrated initiative, organizational skills and problem-solving abilities. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. MLIS from an ALA-accredited school and J.D. from a ABA-accredited law school, or either one of the degrees, and at least one year of reference or related experience, preferably in an academic law library.

Cornell University is an innovative Ivy League university and a great place to work. Our inclusive community of scholars, students and staff impart an uncommon sense of larger purpose and contribute creative ideas to further the university's mission of teaching, discovery and engagement. Diversity and inclusion have been and continue to be a part of our heritage. Cornell University is a recognized EEO/AA employer and educator.

Apply for the position at: https://cornellu.taleo.net/careersection/10168/jobdetail.ftl?job=370109&src=JB-10820
 

Job posting: Competitive Intelligence Research Specialist

Nixon Peabody LLP is seeking a professional, self-motivated, tech-savvy, dynamic individual to provide research support in a fast-paced, exciting work environment.

Position: Competitive Intelligence Research Specialist

Location: Rochester, NY or Chicago, IL

Qualifications:

• Masters of Library Science or equivalent with research experience in a business or legal setting. 
• Highly developed analytical and critical thinking skills.  Demonstrated ability to filter and synthesize large amounts of data and summarize critical and relevant findings. 
• Proven ability to prioritize and manage multiple time sensitive and diverse projects. 
• Ability to excel in a fast paced environment under tight deadlines. 
• Demonstrated commitment to providing superior quality client service. 
• Self-motivated, detail oriented and organized with the ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a multi-office research team. 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. 
• Strong interpersonal skills. 
• Ability to work with individuals at all levels. 
• Excellent computer skills, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, Word and Adobe. 

Responsibilities:

• Research, analyze and deliver company and industry information to support firm’s business development and competitive intelligence efforts, with a focus on preparing company snapshots and other background reports. 
• Effectively search fee based and open web sources for critical and relevant information. Synthesize and present research findings to attorneys and Marketing staff to facilitate decision making and business planning. 
• Monitor clients, prospects and industries using current awareness tools. 
• Assist Competitive Intelligence Manager and Librarians with a variety of other projects as requested. 
• Collaborate with library staff in other geographies to provide seamless business information service. 
• Participate in professional associations and continuing professional development activities. 

To apply for this position, please visit: http://www.nixonpeabody.com/professional_staff_hiring

Nixon Peabody LLP is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer.

ALLUNY grants

ALLUNY's Annual meeting will be taking place in Albany this year starting on Friday, October 18. We have two grants available to help with the cost of attending the meetings. The deadline to apply for either grant is Friday, September 27, 2013.

Ernest H. Breuer Memorial Grant
One grant in the amount of $250 will be awarded to a member to attend the ALLUNY annual meeting. The application form will be promoted with other meeting registration materials and the deadline for application published at that time. The application may be submitted online or printed and mailed.

Library Studies Student Grant
One grant in the amount of $150 may be awarded to a library science/studies student to attend the ALLUNY annual meeting. The application may be submitted online or printed and mailed.

The application forms are located at the following:

• http://www.aallnet.org/chapter/alluny/forms/breuer-grant.asp
• http://www.aallnet.org/chapter/alluny/forms/student-grant.asp

Questions may be directed to Jean-Paul Vivian (Chair, Grants Committee) at (516) 442-8578 or e-mail at jvivian@courts.state.ny.us

New job postings

Two new job postings have been shared via the ALLUNY jobs page (http://www.aallnet.org/chapter/alluny/jobs.asp):

1. Provisional Library Clerk 2, SG-9 Part-time 50%, at Moon Library, SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry Syracuse, NY
2. Web Information Legal Services in New York City, via LAC Group

You're invited! 59th ALLUNY Annual Meeting

All are invited to attend the 59th ALLUNY Annual Meeting, to be held from Friday, October 18th through Sunday, October 20th. The meeting will take place at the Hilton Garden Inn Albany Medical Center in Albany, NY.

Full details are available on the ALLUNY website at http://www.aallnet.org/chapter/alluny/am2013/, including registration form and information package (agenda, program descriptions, presenter biographies and hotel information).  (Please note: hotel reservations must be made by Thursday, September 19th.)

We hope to see you there!

Revision to ALLUNY Newsletter, July 2013

The Government Relations Committee report was inadvertently left out of the last issue of ALLUNY Newsletter -- a revised edition, including the report, is now available at http://www.aallnet.org/chapter/alluny/2013-02summer.pdf

Enjoy!