Hello UMBC Community Members,

Please note that Campus Life's Diversity & Inclusion departmental spaces will close today at 5pm for the holidays. UMBC is on Thanksgiving recess from 11/28-11/30 and all spaces attached to Campus Life's Diversity & Inclusion area will be closed during that time.

We will re-open on Monday, December 2nd at 9:30am!

Job no: 493111
Work type: Faculty- Librarian
Location: UMBC Campus
Categories: Library

As part of the Library Information Technology Services (LITS) division, the I.T. Librarian oversees the daily operations of IT support and AV services for staff computing as well as AV deployment in the Library & Gallery. Works closely with DolT in management of the Library's public computing and AV resources. This position works collaboratively in a diverse and inclusive environment with librarians and staff, both inside and outside of the Library & Gallery, to implement effective and equitable technological solutions including assistive technologies and to identify current and emerging technologies to meet the evolving needs and expectations for an academic library environment. Assesses and documents condition and use of technologies in the building; makes recommendations on existing and emerging technology and resources based on gaps in meeting user needs and emerging trends. The IT Librarian is responsible administering and maintaining library applications including, but not limited to, ILLiad, CONTENTdm, Connexion, Ares, Aleph, and EBSCO Discovery Services (EDS). In addition, the IT Librarian supports efficient use of technology for employees in the Library & Gallery including through management and training for various systems, development of best practices for document management and use of cloud systems, and development of procedures and training for other topics as needed. The position also assists with the coordination and continued development of local digitization projects and with defining and implementing the Library & Gallery's digital preservation strategy. This position also manages and maintains servers for storage and backups. Other duties as assigned.

Required Minimum Qualifications:

• Requires a Master's degree from an ALA-accredited library school or information science program
• Knowledge of computer workstations, networking, and computer security.
• Knowledge of web client and server applications, databases, and Web programming environments.
• Knowledge or experience working with integrated library systems and the application of technology to enhance effectiveness in library operations.
• Demonstrated knowledge of technology trends, standards, information technology best practices, and issues in academic libraries.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of information technology principles, processes, systems and standards, including operating systems, systems security, wireless networking, and digital initiatives and emerging web technologies.
• Demonstrated experience in progressively responsible supervisory positions, managing multiple priorities.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)

It's about that time of the semester...the end of it! Yes, that means that the semester is drawing to a close and Heckscape is coming....very soon!

As a reminder, Heckscape is going to be next Friday, December 6th at 7pm in FA 306.

What will we be watching? YOUR submissions! YOUR creations!

{ SUBMIT HERE: https://forms.gle/1gapbUSLkY89Ex4x7 }

The IRS recently announced the employee contribution limits into an SRA will increase in 2020, more details are outlined in the following memo.

Employees under age 50:  $19,500 is the 2020 IRS contribution maximum into a 401k and/or 403b.  Employees can also contribute up to an additional $19,500 into a 457, for a combined maximum of $39,000 in 2020.

Employees age 50 or older:  $26,000 is the 2020 IRS contribution maximum into a 401k and/or a 403b.  Employees can also contribute up to an additional $26,000 into a 457b, for a combined maximum of $52,000 in 2020.

Originals of the SRA Change Form(s) to change SRA contributions for the first paycheck in January (1/10/2020) are due to HR by December 12, 2019.  Forms, Deadlines, and contribution limits can be found on the HR Website under Benefits.

Using a combination of geothermal, wind and hydro energy sources, the nation of Costa Rica was able to produce 98% of its electric power last year without using oil. The city of San Jose will be the backdrop for learning the fundamentals of thermodynamics and converting heat and energy to mechanical work. The course will include a field trip to a sustainable energy power plant and to local cultural points of interest. Home stay accommodations provided by local family and language courses at Veritas University provide the perfect opportunity to develop your Spanish language skills whatever your current level. 

You will be introduced to the properties, characteristics and fundamental equations of state of materials, and the processes of work and heat transfer. First and second laws of thermodynamics, thermodynamic power and refrigeration cycles, gas/vapor mixtures and psychrometrics will also be discussed. The course will emphasize in class activities that are motivated by sustainable energy production and environmentally friendly practices. 

Information Sheet:

Areas of study: Mechanical Engineering, Spanish

Program type: UMBC Faculty-led Program

Housing options: Homestay

GPA requirements: 2.5

Faculty Leader: Dr. Charles Eggleton, Dr. Maria Sanchez

Details and application are available here.

All,

The Women's March on Washington DC is January 18, 2020. Shall we rally to get faculty, staff and students to attend? I was there in 2017, and the vibe was electric. It really is a once in a life-time experience to march in solidarity in the Nation's Capitol. I'm willing to help organize car pools, but it would be even better if we could have UMBC buses take groups to one of the suburban metro stations. We might be able to pre-arrange metro cards for the day. Any ideas about getting funds for buses? Student groups could ask for funds for buses. If anyone is excited about having a UMBC group to go with or if you have ideas about funding for a bus and metro fare cards. Please contact me at akalfogl@umbc.edu

Andrea Kalfoglou

Sociology, Anthropology, and Public Health

The deadline to purchase your cap and gown and to claim your guest tickets to the commencement ceremony is this Saturday, November 30. Make sure go to the ticket website to claim your tickets, and to the Bookstore to order your cap and gown by 11:59 pm. You must order your cap and gown from the UMBC Bookstore in order to participate in the commencement ceremony.

After the November 30th deadline we will know if there are any tickets available to give to those who have asked for waitlist tickets. We will make the announcement of any extra tickets on Friday, December 6 around 10:00 am.