Date: Thursday, March 25, 2021 Time: 1:00pm – 3:00pm Fees: $10 for NELA Members, $20 for non-members Title: A Virtual NERTCL Unconference Description: It’s been a year to remember, and you (yes, you!) have invented new solutions to new problems. Join forces with youth services librarians across New England for open dialogue, collaborative brainstorming, and lively discussions.
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Secretary: Ann Kardos – Metadata Librarian at University of Massachusetts Amherst
Treasurer: Joanna M. Fuchs – Metadata Coordinator for the Arts and Humanities – Brandeis University
Archivist: Haider Ali – Information Specialist, The Royal Commission
Member at Large: Brittney Bergholm – Acquisitions and Serials Coordinator, Clark University
Member at Large: Anne Meringolo – Boston, MA
Public Library Member at Large: Angela Brown – Technical Services Librarian, Amherst Town Library
Student Member at Large: Angela Lee – Student, Simmons University
The 2020-2021 Executive Board’s term will begin on November 1, 2020.
Many thanks to all who voted, and to previous members of the board for their service. We look forward to seeing everyone online at the 2020 NETSL Conference!
We are seeking volunteers and nominees to run for NETSL Executive Board positions. Do you go to the NETSL conference every year and want to give back? Have some great ideas to make NETSL even better and want to share? Then we want you!
Nominations must be submitted by Friday, August 7th at noon! Election ballots will go out to the membership in mid August.
Once voting is complete, terms of office officially begin on October 1st, 2020.
The NETSL Executive Board is committed to promoting and supporting technical services activities in New England. Board members plan and present the annual NETSL Spring conference. The Board also develops programs for the NELA Annual conference, presents the annual NETSL Award for excellence in technical services, and promotes technical services throughout New England and beyond through partnerships with other similar organizations. Each year NETSL holds elections to fill open positions on the Board. If you are enthusiastic about innovations in technical services, are interested in contributing to regional technical services programming, and would like to have direct input into the direction of NETSL as an organization, consider running for a position on the NETSL Executive Board!
The following positions on NETSL’s 2020-2021 Executive Board are open:
Vice President/President Elect (3 year term)
After serving as VP for one year, the VP succeeds to the office of President, and remains a third year on the Board as Past President. The VP runs NETSL Board meetings in the absence of the president, coordinates the NETSL presentation track at the annual NELA conference, creates feedback surveys for the annual NETSL conference and the ballot for NETSL elections, and coordinates the award giving process, including managing nominee documentation and ordering awards.
Secretary (1 year term, with option to renew for a second year)
Take minutes at business meetings. Distributes all official records and reports of NETSL to board members and forward them to the Archivist. Also conducts internal correspondence to the Board and NELA as needed.
Outreach Officer (1year term, with option to renew for a second year)
Send publicity about NETSL programs, activities, elections, and special events to online discussion groups, individuals, and social media outlets where appropriate. Administrate NETSL technologies and methods of communicating with membership, including eGroups, websites, and social media. This includes publicizing the NETSL Spring Conference and NETSL programs held at the NELA Annual Conference and other correspondence as required.
Archivist (Appointed by the president, may serve as long as they and the president choose)
File print and electronic copies of agenda & minutes for NETSL Board and NETSL Annual Business meetings and other official NETSL documentation as appropriate. Act as administrator of the NETSL Wiki.
Treasurer (1 year term, with option to renew for a second year)
Responsible for keeping track of NETSL’s finances, the treasurer creates the NETSL registration page, monitors numbers, creates name tags, tracks signups for breakout sessions in order to assign rooms, processes payment for any needed supplies, and writes a post-conference finance report.
Matthew Sheehy is the Brandeis National Committee University Librarian. His goal is to provide services and collections that augment teaching, learning, and research activities, as well as enhance the experience of the Brandeis Community.
Prior to joining the Brandeis administration, Matthew held leadership positions at the Harvard University Library, The New York Public Library, was an associate dean at Adelphi University and has worked in other academic and public libraries. Matthew earned a BM in music composition from the Hartt School, the conservatory of the University of Hartford, and both an MA in musicology and an MLS in Library and Information Studies from the University of Buffalo. He is a member of the Beta Phi Mu Honor Society for library and information studies.
This presentation will explore managing constant change while avoiding job burnout. Some changes that will be addressed include: starting a new position, staffing changes, and an ILS migration; all of which the presenter has experienced in the past year.
Brittney Bergholm, Acquisitions and Serials Coordinator, Clark University
Utilizing change management principles for large projects can help employees meet project outcomes and permanently integrate the change into the organizational culture. This presentation will use the current Five Colleges FOLIO implementation as a case for applying change management principles. Attendees will engage in guided group discussion and critical thinking exercises in order to apply what they learn at their own institutions.
Aaron Neslin, Library System Coordinator, UMass Amherst
Ann Kardos, Metadata Librarian, UMass Amherst
Michelle Paquette, Metadata and Technical Services Archivist, Smith College
Colin Van Alstine, Metadata Technologies Librarian, Smith College
While cataloging functions of tech services shrinking the metadata responsibilities are growing. The age of technical advancement sideline traditional cataloging but open up to hybrids where traditional catalogers performed sophisticated non-Marc operations. To secure that metadata specialists stay within the LIS profession, few necessary adjustments should be made, including changes in LIS education, on-site training, and expectations of all wanting to work in technical services in the nearest future.
Anita Kazmierczak, Catalog & Metadata Management, Tulane University
KBART, a NISO Recommended Practice, enables the standardized transfer of data between content providers and knowledge bases, facilitating the efficient management of a library’s electronic resources. This session will provide an overview of the changes planned for KBART Phase III, which will clarify current recommendations, revise the KBART endorsement process, add support for additional content types, improve the usefulness of KBART for non-English/European language content, and ensure that the KBART mission accurately reflects modern usage of KBART along with the needs of KBART Automation.
Andrée Rathemacher, University of Rhode Island (and Co-Chair, NISO KBART Standing Committee)
We developed a Python tool that automates rare book accession record creation into ArchivesSpace, in order to reduce a sizable backlog and speed up future large book accessioning.
Abigail Connick, Rare Books Technical Services Project Librarian, Smith College
Claire Marshall, Metadata Migration Project Archivist, Smith College
Afternoon Breakout Sessions
Session 2A
The Power of Improv-Stress Reliever, Communication Facilitator and Just Plain Fun!
Research has shown that learning improv can help to “retrain” the brain to actively listen, communicate more effectively, be more open to ideas, and work collaboratively. Plus, because improv is a lot of fun, it is a great stress reliever as well! Participants should come dressed to move, and leave inhibitions and worries at the door. This is a low-risk, but participatory workshop.
Meredith Charles, Owner/Creative Director of Drama Out of the Box
Working in Technical Services isn’t the most glamorous department of the library, in fact, the department is often misunderstood, undervalued. But what does it take to keep the department motivated and to adapt to the changes? This session will discuss how a small academic library went through major changes in its ILS, staff and culture for 2 years, is still changing, and the lessons and best practices we have learned from this experience.
Fatoma Rad, Senior Assistant Librarian, Farmingdale State College
Kathryn Machin, Senior Assistant Librarian, Farmingdale State College
Most people negotiate everyday with spouses and children and enhancing this skill enhances the quality of life, both at work and at home. During this session attendees will learn about negotiation and the Information Based Bargaining Plan.
Sarah Theimer, Cataloging and Metadata Librarian, University of New Hampshire
Are you dreading the implementation of the RDA Toolkit? If so, this workshop is for you. Learn how to “decipher” instructions in the beta RDA Toolkit by cataloging a monograph, and be better prepared to cope with the changes ahead.
Dominique Bourassa, Chair, North American RDA Committee; Catalog Librarian, Yale University
As job responsibilities bloat, how do we make time for skill building? Two librarians from different-sized shops will discuss their strategies for learning new things amid the unceasing tide of day-to-day work.
Michelle Paquette, Metadata and Technical Services Archivist, Smith College
Amedeo DeCara, Resource and Instruction Librarian for Science, Hampshire College
To meet the demands of the library world, many of us are assigned to work on multiple projects along with our day-to-day tasks, which can cause stress, frustration, and anxiety. In order to create a balance it is necessary to develop a time management plan or schedule to alleviate stress while meeting deadlines, project goals and everyday demands.
Joanna M. Fuchs, Metadata Coordinator, Brandeis University
Examines the technologies that connect the library services and the expected roles of librarian in this dispensation with interest in developing countries.
Babalola N. Akorede, Department of Educational Media Resource Studies, University of Ibadan, Nigeria
Dr. Kola Aramide, Department of Educational Media Resource Studies, University of Ibadan, Nigeria
In many libraries self-taught Library Support Staff (LSS) are responsible for cataloging and technical services. With professional learning and practice, LSS can greatly enhance their knowledge and skills to support these services.
Dr. Marie Shaw, Program Coordinator, Library Technology Certificate, Three Rivers Community College, Norwich, CT
Many of us in technical services handle a wide range of tasks and projects and are overwhelmed with the feeling of “there’s something I need to do but I can’t remember what it is!” We need an “outboard brain” to keep track of everything and I’ve found the Getting Things Done (GTD) method, based on David Allen’s book, to help get stuff off my brain and into a trustworthy external system.
Kimberly Kennedy, Digital Production Coordinator, Northeastern University Library
The presenter will explain the decision-making processes involved in filling three open positions (metadata, ILL, and acquisitions/budget) in a five-person department in the span of one year.
Elena O’Malley, Assistant Library Director for Systems and Technology at Emerson College Iwasaki Library
The New England Technical Services Librarians (NETSL) mission is to bring together all persons in the region interested in technical services for the exchange of ideas and discussion of problems.
The NETSL Annual Spring Conference will be held Friday, April 17th, 2020 at the College of the Holy Cross, Worcester, MA.
We are seeking proposals for 60-minute breakout sessions and 7-minute lightning talks for our 2020 theme, Under Pressure: Coping with New Realities in Technical Services. Topics might include:
strategies for handling aggregated job responsibilities
techniques for articulating expectations and consequences
tools for keeping the library running with limited resources
aligning job descriptions with job actualities
methods for navigating through constant change
advocacy ideas for moving technical services forward as a profession.
The deadline for proposal submission is 5:00 p.m. EST on Thursday, January 16. Please submit your proposal using the form at https://forms.gle/yRV4fq1iiiEsetyJ6 Presenters will be notified about proposals via email in late February.
Outreach Officer: Lori Looney – Research, Data, and Collection Support Librarian, Connecticut College
Secretary: Lisa Ladd – Library Collections and Resource Sharing, Dartmouth College
Treasurer: Anne Meringolo – Library Collection Services Manager, New England Historic Genealogical Society
Archivist: Alison Baitz – Special Collections Social Media Content Intern, Smith College
Local Arrangements Coordinator: Mary Moran – Senior Content and Information Strategist, College of the Holy Cross
Member at Large: Brittney Bergholm – Acquisitions and Serials Coordinator, Clark University
Public Library Member at Large: Angela Brown – Technical Services LIbrarian, Amherst Town Library
Student Member at Large: Rebecca Fisher – Library Assistant, University of Massachusetts Medical School, Lamar Soutter Library / Student, Simmons University
Meghan Bergin, who has served as Archivist for a number of years, will act as a member of a special committee to transition NETSL’s documentation.
The 2019-2020 Executive Board’s term will begin on October 22, 2019.
Many thanks to all who voted, and to previous members of the board for their service. We look forward to seeing everyone at the 2020 NETSL Conference!
We are seeking volunteers and nominees to run for NETSL Executive Board positions. Do you go to the NETSL conference every year and want to give back? Have some great ideas to make NETSL even better and want to share? Then we want you! Submit your nomination: https://forms.gle/fhXWu64CjSBnKVqTA
The NETSL Executive Board is committed to promoting and supporting technical services activities in New England. Board members plan and present the annual NETSL Spring conference. The Board also develops programs for the NELA Annual conference, presents the annual NETSL Award for excellence in technical services, and promotes technical services throughout New England and beyond through partnerships with other similar organizations. Each year NETSL holds elections to fill open positions on the Board. If you are enthusiastic about innovations in technical services, are interested in contributing to regional technical services programming, and would like to have direct input into the direction of NETSL as an organization, consider running for a position on the NETSL Executive Board!
The following positions on NETSL’s 2019-2020 Executive Board are open:
Vice President/President Elect (3 year term) After serving as Vice President for one year, the VP succeeds to the office of President and remains a third year on the Board as Past President. The VP runs NETSL Board meetings in the absence of the president, coordinates the NETSL presentation track at the annual NELA conference, creates feedback surveys for the annual NETSL conference and the ballot for NETSL elections, and coordinates the award giving process, including managing nominee documentation and ordering awards.
Secretary (1 year term, with option to renew for a second year) Take minutes at business meetings. Distributes all official records and reports of NETSL to board members and forward them to the Archivist. Also conducts internal correspondence to the Board and NELA as needed.
Outreach Officer (1 year term, with option to renew for a second year) Send publicity about NETSL programs, activities, elections, and special events to online discussion groups, individuals, and social media outlets where appropriate. Administrate NETSL technologies and methods of communicating with membership, including eGroups, websites, and social media. This includes publicizing the NETSL Spring Conference and NETSL programs held at the NELA Annual Conference and other correspondence as required.
Archivist (Appointed by the president, may serve as long as they and the president choose) File print and electronic copies of agenda & minutes for NETSL Board and NETSL Annual Business meetings and other official NETSL documentation as appropriate. Act as administrator of the NETSL Wiki.
Treasurer (1 year term, with option to renew for a second year) Responsible for keeping track of NETSL’s finances, the treasurer creates the NETSL registration page, monitors numbers, creates name tags, tracks signups for breakout sessions in order to assign rooms, processes payment for any needed supplies, and writes a post-conference finance report.
Student at large (Appointed by the president for one year, may serve one additional year) Members At Large collaborate with the Board to provide support and distribute workload as well as to suggest, volunteer, and take point on new projects and initiatives.
Nominations must be submitted by Friday, August 3rd at noon!
Election ballots will go out to the membership in early August. Once voting is complete, terms of office officially begin at the end of the NELA Annual Conference, October 22nd 2019.
If you have questions, please contact us at netsl@nelib.org.
New England Technical Services Librarians (NETSL) Executive Board is seeking nominations for our annual NETSL Award for Excellence in Library Technical Services.
The NETSL Award recognizes and honors contributions to the field of library technical services in New England. We want to hear about those technical services librarians and library staff who have inspired others. Do you have a colleague who has tackled today’s challenges in technical services and triumphed? Do you know a person who leads the way in innovation, collaboration, or data integration? If you know someone who fits any or all of these descriptions, please consider submitting a nomination.
The next NETSL Award will be presented at the annual conference to be held on Friday, April 5, 2019 at the College of the Holy Cross in Worcester, MA.
Eligibility for nomination:
Nominees living in New England who have made contributions on a national level through publications, service, or innovations in practice.
Nominees living outside of New England whose service to the profession has positively impacted New England libraries.
Nominators and nominees are not required to be NETSL/NELA members.
Current members of the NETSL Executive Board are not eligible for consideration.
The NETSL Annual Spring Conference will be held Friday April 5, 2019 at the College of the Holy Cross, Worcester, MA.
We are seeking proposals for 60-minute breakout sessions and 7-minute lightning talks for our 2019 theme, Back to Basics: Everyday Skills for Technical Services. After so many themes on the library of the future, for this year we invite proposals that share attainable projects, tools for keeping the library running on lower budgets, software demos, project management ideas, financial discussions, troubleshooting copyright issues or presentations on any number of our “everyday skills.”
The deadline for proposal submission is 5:00 p.m. EST on Thursday, January 31. Please submit your proposal using the form at https://goo.gl/forms/qhDPzKzrN51qLVne2. Presenters will be notified about proposals via email in late February.
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