Lourdes is seeking a part-time Archivist (12 hours/week). 

To view additional information and/or apply go to Lourdes Archivist. Applications/Resumes may only be submitted online through this process.

In addition, you may apply anytime online using any computer OR via one of our computer terminals at the following locations:

* Lourdes Hospital, Ground Floor.

If you have any questions about the application process or require reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, please contact the Ascension Health Ministry Service Center at 1-855-992-4672; between the hours of 7:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. EST M-F.

For questions regarding job responsibilities, contact either Jean Jenkins (607-798-5290 or [email protected]) or Sue Bretscher (607-798-5016 or [email protected]).

What Do You Want to Learn?  New lynda.com courses...

Outlook for iOS and Android First Look- Get a first look at the new Outlook app for iOS and Android, a mobile version of your favorite email and calendaring program. Jess Stratton shows how to navigate the app, link your email and cloud storage accounts, and work with mail, calendar events, contacts, and files in the new interface-now optimized for small screens!

Marketing Tips- Boost the impact of your marketing efforts with Brad Batesole's weekly actionable marketing tips on everything from social media to digital advertising to techniques and tools to help you build your community, track engagement, measure analytics, and generate brand awareness.

Pinterest for Business- Think Pinterest is only good for wedding inspiration? Think again. In this course, Pinterest expert Cynthia Sanchez explains the basics of Pinterest and dispels the myths that are keeping some companies away from this powerful marketing platform. She explains how to lay the foundation for a great Pinterest presence, starting with research, a strategic approach, and a website prepped for successful pinning.

Any SCRLC member organization staff can use lynda.com for 2 weeks, as many courses or videos as you have time for. Contact Jessica Brooks at [email protected] to request access or get more information.

Application Deadline:  March 2, 2015

SCRLC's Board of Trustees has approved $20,000 to fund information technology projects that benefit the SCRLC region and contribute to resource sharing, under the auspices of the Regional Bibliographic Databases & Interlibrary Resources Sharing (RBDB) Program.

Applications are available in Word or PDF format.      

The MOOC Hype Fades, in 3 Charts

Steve Kokowich, February 5, 2015. "Few people would now be willing to argue that massive open online courses are the future of higher education. The percentage of institutions offering a MOOC seems to be leveling off, at around 14 percent, while suspicions persist that MOOCs will not generate money or reduce costs for universities-and are not, in fact, sustainable." Read more. 

Libraries of the Future will also Be "Libraries of Things" 

Sure, we can all find books in our local libraries, but does your library let you check out a camera? Maybe a printer? Or how about a sewing machine? If you live around Sacramento, California, you may be in luck. The Sacramento Public Library is launching a program called "Library of Things" to expand its collection beyond just books, films, and music to provide other resources community members might need, from tools to technology."  Read more. 

Do you have further comments on or suggestions for SCRLC workshops/programs? Please contact Jessica Brooks at [email protected] or 607/273-9106 x205.