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F/T - Metadata/Collection Mgmt Librarian, St. Joseph's (NY)
The Callahan Library at St. Joseph's College, Patchogue is seeking a qualified professional to fill the position of Metadata and Collection Management Librarian. The successful candidate will be responsible for the following areas: technical/access services, collection management, copyright compliance, and reference/instructional services.
 Original/complex cataloging and creation of metadata templates for materials in all formats; assurance that records conform to national standards and practices. Coordination of college-wide online catalog content; liaison with/between IT and vendor (ExLibris) for integrated library system, Voyager. Supervision of staff copy cataloging and processing workflow procedures.
 Adjustment/reallocation of funds within materials budget to balance equity among academic programs while accommodating curricular enhancements. Oversight of standing orders for monographs, serials subscriptions, and renewals. Assists director in determining optimal discount rates for individual purchases as well as plans through vendors and consortia. Facilitates management of donated items.
 Working collaboratively with director and librarians on campus-wide collection management policy and practice. Responsible for ongoing assessment of collection content and format transitions in academic and legal (esp. copyright) contexts.
 Monitoring the copyright environment as it relates to issues relevant to library services and the collection including interlibrary loan, e-reserves, archives, Blackboard course management system, etc. Advising on implications of scanning, digitization, and preservation from/to a variety of media formats including the library web page, displays, and publications (subject guides).
 Assisting users as part of reference desk rotation, updating assigned subject guide content, and teaching information literacy classes at the request of the faculty.
Qualifications: MLS degree from ALA-accredited institution (second master's degree highly desirable); technical services, collection development, and reference experience (preferably in an academic library setting); evidence of continuing professional development activity, particularly readiness to implement RDA standards and current knowledge of e-book issues. This is a full-time, 12-month position and some evening/weekend hours are required.
Application Process: Preference will be given to candidates submitting full dossiers by Friday, February 14, 2014. Screening will continue until position is filled. Send a cover letter, resume/CV and list of three references to the attention of Dr. Elizabeth Pollicino Murphy, Director, Callahan Library, St. Joseph's College, 25 Audubon Avenue, Patchogue, NY 11772 or epollicinomurphy@sjcny.edu
(P/T Temp) Web Search Evaluator, Appen – (Remote)
Appen, a language technology solutions and consulting firm, seeks Internet-savvy freelance Web Search Evaluators to work remotely.
Language Required: English and Korean
Type: Work from Home, Temporary, Part-time, Independent Contractor
If you are looking for interesting work that fits your lifestyle, you have come to the right place. As a Web Search Evaluator at Appen, you will be rewarded for your ability to improve the Internet search relevance results for everyone.
Be part of a rapidly growing global team for the world's top Internet search engine companies! We offer flexible work schedules, competitive pay and excellent training.
If you are a fast-thinking, flexible person who embraces new challenges and would enjoy evaluating the quality and relevance of the Internet for our top clients, we want to hear from you. We will provide you with standards and scoring guidelines, personal support and training so you can be successful.
Depending upon your commitment and skill level, opportunities for new projects and responsibilities that can increase your ability to earn are always there for you. We are moving fast … and so can your career. It's all up to you.
Web Search evaluators work 4 hours a day (Monday through Friday) and have the flexibility to choose the hours they wish to work each day. Evaluators commit to 20-22 hours per week. Before a project assignment, evaluators complete a qualification process of 25-40 hours over a 1-3 week period. Once accepted on a project, evaluators meet consistent service levels that measure accuracy of their work.
Passionate and avid interest in working with the Internet.
Experience with Web browsers to navigate and evaluate a variety of content.
Broad interest and current knowledge of social culture, media, sports, news, business, celebrities and the Web.
Flexibility to learn from changing standards and tasks.
Detail-oriented and strives for continuous high performance and accuracy.
Ability to work independently and possess good time-management skills.
Be fluent in written and verbal English.
Excellent research and decision capability: ability to see both the possible intent of a user who visits a Web page and compare it to another Web page to determine the best relevance.
Excellent troubleshooting, communication and problem-solving skills.
Degree is preferred, but experience and ability are essential.
Technology Requirements:
Personal PC or laptop that runs Windows Vista or Windows 7 (please note: netbook devices, Windows XP and Apple O/S, including Apple O/S running on virtual environments, are not compatible with project), and a minimum screen resolution of 1280 X 768; desired resolution is 1280 X 1024.
A high-speed Internet connection (preferably unlimited usage; if limited, download cap must not be less than 100 GB per month).
Basic aptitude for solving technical/software issues independently.
See: https://ch.tbe.taleo.net/CH05/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=BUTLERHILL&cws=4&rid=380&source=Indeed.com
Content Marketing Mgr., KIND – NY
KIND Healthy Snacks seeks a Content Marketing Manager. This position is located in New York City.
The Manager, Content Marketing leads the development of compelling, inspiring and authentic content across film, television, print and digital media. The ideal candidate will own the editorialization and distribution of KIND owned media across all relevant channels and device platforms in coordination with the KIND social media team.
In collaboration with the Director, CE, supervise strategy and development of top tier branded and KIND owned content
Public Kind Announcement Series, Viral video production, commissioned and underwritten content, brand integration and complimentary branding in partners content projects and other projects per evolving content strategies and initiatives
Sizzle reels and sales tool videos
Own the KIND content library
Management of all assets and rights and relevant record keeping (commissioned, leased and shared partner content)
Develop and maintain standards for legal waivers, recording practices and format deliveries
Recruitment and management of KINDs preferred content contributor network
Strict management of vendor partners to guarantee flawless, on-time execution within negotiated budgets
Nationally and regionally relevant, producers, videographers, directors, photographers and other artists.
Lead editorial strategy and vision – translating the Do The KIND Thing platform into inspiring and authentic content that can live on ks.com as well on partner network sites and on KIND social media.
Assist with backend CMS for ks.com
Manage the part time KIND Blog Editor
Create a collaborative relationship with the social media and online marketing teams (digital) to deliver top quality content that will engage the kind audience as well as drive community growth.
Delivery clear communication with cross-functional stakeholders around above programs / programming
Recruitment of top tier content creators to participate in Consumer Generated Content initiatives such as #kindawesome and DTKT: Projects
Assist with all aspects of the consumer engagement department and projects as needed
Media Partnerships and Distribution
Assist in media negotiations for commissioned work as well as media distribution and partnerships.
Own the KIND social media video channels (YouTube and Vimeo)
Content curation, design, advertising and community management
Lead the way with strategic content partnerships
Including:
Product, brand placement / integration
Editorial distribution networks
KIND influencer and celebrity network
Field Assets and Programming
Create and coach best standards and practices for field-developed content and content branding
Including the local recruitment of top content creators to include KIND or to execute KIND commissioned works
Develop field assets for events and regional partnerships as needed (evaluating cost vs. impressions). Examples: Jumbotron videos, PKA video assets, Creative projects and content programs for KIND owned events, Content to be featured on partner sites and at events, in-store creative for displays
Media Tracking and Analytics
Collaborate with the social media team to track all impressions and engagement via KIND content
Track competitive content activity
Seek and share best practices in brand content generation
Deliver monthly reporting analytics as well as robust project recaps for content-led programming
Deliver content reporting for larger best practice recaps
Work with relevant stakeholders to create new programming through the business planning process
Experience and Skills:
5+ years of experience in developing unique content partnered with distribution strategy for leading lifestyle brands
Proven experience inspiring and leading a content contributor network consisting of in-house talent, independants and agencies while clearly articulating and implementing a vision for the success based on measurables
Existing network of potential content contributors (photo, video, copy, design and artists)
Fluent in content translation across all owned, earned and paid media
Experience leveraging analytics to draw conclusions and influence existing and future content plans
Working understanding and appreciation for the interactive process as it relates creative planning, and content management/strategy.
Solid understanding of online advertising formats, platforms, tools and processes
Hands-on experience running consumer focused content portals, video sites and social media channels
Excellent problem solving and analysis skills. Ability to raise issues, offer options, collaborate on solutions, and make recommendations
Ability to partner with and influence key stakeholders
Ability to balance multiple or competing projects/priorities
Live and represent the KIND brand
See: http://kindsnacks.submit4jobs.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=85390.viewjobdetail&CID=85390&JID=158846&source=Indeed
Content Delivery Strategist, IBM – NY
IBM is building a team of dedicated Content Strategists to lead the ongoing transformation of Marketing & Communications (M&C). The position is located in New York, NY.
In collaboration with Marketing & Communications Labs and discipline leaders, members of this team will drive Innovation and standards for all aspects of the Content System within IBM.
The seasoned candidate we are seeking will join a team of strategists and take direction from the Director of Content Strategy, collaborate closely with the VP of Content Strategy, and partner with management team within IBM M&C Labs.
For the position we are hiring for immediately, a successful candidate will be able to:
• Work closely with M&C Lab teams, Agency teams, and client journey teams to translates persona knowledge, analytics, and client data into recommendations for content teams
• Collaborate across organizations to determine best way to dynamically deliver content including scripting business rules
• Work with development and tooling teams to mature dynamic content capability
• Develops and leads enterprise tagging and guidance
• Leads search integration in content delivery systems
• Collaborates with Watson development teams to bring emerging capability into content delivery system
• Semantic technology exploration
• Work as part of an agile development team in M&C Labs
As part of the Content Strategy team they will work to:
• Drive an innovation centric culture centered on data & analytics
• Enable consistent execution of content strategy and standards globally
• Be digital thinkers, proficient in digital content including websites, social media, blogs and mobile/tablet applications, video etc
• Integrate the full spectrum of content from messaging strategy to content production, and from informational structure to metadata management
• Collaborate with the content managers, writers, information architects, interaction designers, developers, and content creators of all types
• Be an active member of the community of Content Strategists that builds expertise and scales successful methods
• Develop an understanding of Agile methods
The candidate for this position should have experience working across a broad spectrum of internal and external stakeholders, and should have demonstrated expertise in driving content strategy across all types of client touch points. They should be comfortable working in an evolving environment – and be prepared to embrace the challenges of an organization going through significant transformation. They should be able to integrate the with product teams, the office of the Chief Information Officer (CIO), analytics experts, agency partners, and taxonomy teams to build the systems and capabilities that enable IBM's Content strategy needs.
At least 7 years experience in in leading Content Strategy for a complex organization
At least 7 years experience in applying data and analytics to drive Content Delivery Strategy
At least 7 years experience in working with editorial and content teams to drive content plans
Readiness to travel 10% travel annually
English: Fluent
See: https://jobs3.netmedia1.com/cp/faces/job_summary?job_id=CHQ-0633564
Theological Librarian, Drew Univ. – NJ
Drew University Library invites applications for a full-time, 10-month Theological Librarian. This Librarian will work on 10-month schedule, annually, beginning August 1, 2014. For fullest consideration, apply by February 26, 2014.
Providing specialized reference and research services in theological and religious studies and related fields.
Working with faculty to integrate information literacy instruction into the Theological School curriculum, and teaching credit-bearing courses within the Theological School on research skills
Supporting multi-lingual students.
Providing general reference service as a member of the Reference and Research Services Department.
Selecting materials in all formats to support the instructional program, and work collaboratively with the Methodist Librarian to ensure that collections complement the Methodist collections.
MLIS or equivalent from an ALA accredited school. Lacking that, a subject-relevant PhD and commitment to complete the MLIS; advanced degree in religious studies, theology or related fields; experience with technology and digital discovery and retrieval tools; ability to use new and emerging technologies in reference and instruction; experience with online and digital reference; ability to work effectively with multilingual students, especially Hispanic-Latino/a and Korean students; Proven ability to work effectively with faculty and library colleagues.
Ph.D in religious studies, theology or related fields; awareness of current research in theology and religion; experience in collection development; evidence of effective instructional skills; oral proficiency in a language other than English (Korean or Spanish preferred); reading proficiency in Hebrew, Greek or other scholarly languages; ability to provide general and specialized reference and research service; 2-5 years of professional experience.
Drew University:
The University includes a selective liberal arts college, a Graduate Division of Religion, and Theological Seminary connected to the United Methodist Church, and a small, humanities-focused Graduate School. Located on a forested campus in suburban New Jersey, Drew is also close to the resources of New York City. The Library, with approximately 640,000 volumes and 24 staff, is affiliated with the United Methodist Archives and History Center.
To enrich education through diversity, Drew University is an AA/EOE. In accordance with Department of Homeland Security guidelines, successful applicant must be legally able to work in the United States.
For a full job description: http://www.drew.edu/library/2014/01/theological-librarian
To apply, please visit: http://www.drew.edu/hr/jobs/theological-librarian
(PT) Adjunct Librarian, Monmouth University – NJ
Monmouth University invites applicants to join its part-time Adjunct Librarian pool.
Please be aware that this is an adjunct pool position. Your completed application will enable hiring officials to contact you at some point in the future if and when a hiring need arises for a future semester.
Job Duty: To provide general reference services to students and faculty.
Requirements: ALA-accredited MLS degree. Reference expertise. Experience using a variety of print and electronic resources including on-line catalogs and electronic databases.
See: https://jobs.monmouth.edu/postings/1688
F/T - Ref/Archives Librarian, Caldwell College (NJ)
Reference Services/Archives Librarian, Caldwell College – NJ
Caldwell College, located in Caldwell, NJ, invites applications for a full-time Reference Services/Archives Librarian.
Reporting to the Executive Director, Library, this position leads the Discovery Services Team and has primary responsibility for the provision of reference services that enable access to and effective use of information resources in all formats. In addition, he/she provides research assistance, instructional services and technology expertise to faculty, staff and students and is responsible for the College Archives. Specific job duties include, but are not limited to;
Providing in-person and virtual reference services, including in-depth research consultations to students, faculty and staff employing a combination of print and electronic resources.
Organizing and handling day-to-day operations of the College archives and for fulfilling archival requests from on-campus visitors.
Collaborating in the design, implementation and promotion of innovative programs and services responsive to user needs.
Serving as professional liaison to academic department(s) as assigned.
Developing and managing subject-area collections in support of the curriculum of the assigned department(s).
Partnering with instructional faculty within assigned department(s) to help students achieve research related learning outcomes, including information literacy competency.
Participating in the Information Literacy Instruction program by providing point-of-need instruction to students, faculty and staff and teaching classes as needed.
Master's degree in Library Science from an ALA accredited institution plus a minimum of one to three years working in an academic library is required. Humanities background is preferred. Must be proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, PowerPoint, Excel). Must be available to cover one evening shift per week and Saturday on the weekend staff rotation. Experience providing reference assistance and instruction is expected. Knowledge of basic archival principles and practices is also expected. The successful candidate will be a dynamic, forward thinking professional dedicated to proactive, user centered service. The candidate will also have the ability to innovate and thrive amidst rapid organizational and technological change. This individual will be expected to explore, evaluate and encourage deployment of emergent technologies into library programs and services, particularly those related to assigned department(s). Good communication skills and the ability to build effective relationships across all levels of the institution is also expected. Candidates must be willing to support the Catholic Dominican mission of the college.
Caldwell College is a private, Catholic, coed four-year college with a strong liberal arts core curriculum that enhances critical thinking and analytical reasoning. Its 25 undergraduate programs, 27 graduate programs and one Ph.D. program, including online and distance learning options, prepare students for today's global marketplace. Students enjoy 12 NCAA Division II athletic teams and numerous clubs, fraternities, sororities and activities on a beautiful 70-acre campus located in the suburbs of Caldwell, N.J. The college was founded by the Sisters of Saint Dominic of Caldwell. The college's core values of respect, integrity, community and excellence influence academic and campus life. For more information about Caldwell College, visit caldwell.edu.
Applicants must submit a resume, cover letter specifying position, and a list of three professional references including complete contact information.
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until position is filled.
Send application materials to: resumes@caldwell.edu (preferred)
Office of Human Resources-HED
Caldwell, NJ 07006
See: http://www.higheredjobs.com/details.cfm?JobCode=175843798
Reference/Instruction Librarian, Berkeley College (NJ)
Berkeley College, Reference/Instruction Librarian – NJ
Berkeley College, located in Woodbridge, NJ, seeks to fill a Reference/Instruction librarian vacancy.
This position reports to the campus Library Director and provides the following services: guide students, faculty and the college community in locating and evaluating information; serve as a member of a liaison team that works to inform and collaborate with faculty on the integration of information literacy skill building through instruction, development of learning objects and assessment tools; shares responsibility for building, maintaining and promoting print/media/electronic collections that support curriculum related research, enhance the classroom educational process for faculty and provide for the general, intellectual, and cultural enrichment of the College Community; oversees the information/lending desk, and participates on library, campus and College committees. Requires one evening and rotating weekend hours.
RequirementsQualifications:
• An earned M.L.S. / M.L.I.S or equivalent degree from an ALA accredited institution
• Commitment to developing students' information seeking abilities through each point of contact
• Experience with library automation systems and associated relevant technology that manage and deliver services
• Ability to promote the libraries resources and services in a variety of settings; to a variety of constituencies
• Interest and ability in developing and delivering effective information literacy instruction
• A patient and positive approach to customer service
• Comprehensive knowledge of, and navigational ability with, electronic information and Internet resources
• The desire to explore and innovate- what we do and how we do it
See: https://re21.ultipro.com/BER1008/jobboard/JobDetails.aspx?__ID=*0FD8361CD487D066
Temp - Project Archivist, Makino, Columbia Univ. (NY)
Project Archivist, Makino Collection, Columbia University Libraries
Project Archivist, Makino Collection
Temporary 18-month Appointment
C. V. Starr East Asian Library
The Columbia University Libraries seek a Project Archivist to archive film programs, and ephemera from the Makino Mamoru Collection on East Asian Film and to complete an online finding aid for the entire collection.
Material processing will follow standard practice using the Society of American Archivists' Arranging and Describing Archives and Manuscripts (2005), Describing Archives: A Content Standard (2004), as well as Columbia's local practices. The archivist will follow the arrangement of the collection drafted by the previous archivist who worked on the parts processed to date, will conduct relevant research on the programs, evaluate their organization in the arrangement, perform physical processing and preparation for our offsite storage facility by coordinating the transfer of boxes, provide reference services, and perform outreach, including writing blog posts, updating the web page, giving presentations, cooperating on public programs, train and supervise one or two graduate student helper(s), and create a standard MARC record and finding aid using EAD following the RLG Best Practice Guidelines for Encoded Archival Description (2002).
This is a temporary grant-funded 18-month appointment with the possibility of extension with a proposed start date of April 1, 2014. The appointment can be for a 9, 10 or 11-month appointment but the project must be completed by the grant's end date of December 31, 2016.
Minimum qualifications:- MLS or MA in Archival Management or equivalent
- Thorough knowledge of archival standards
- Advanced ability to read and write Japanese and strong verbal skills in Japanese
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work efficiently and meet project goals and deadlines
Preferred qualifications:- Advanced degree in an East Asian Studies discipline
- Familiarity with Japanese and East Asian Film Studies
- Experience managing archival digital projects
- Knowledge of research processes in archival sources
- Familiarity with cataloging principles
For immediate consideration please apply on-line at:https://academicjobs.columbia.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=58762
The C.V. Starr East Asian Library is one of the major collections for the study of East Asia in the United States with over 1 million volumes/pieces of Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Tibetan, and Western language materials and over 8,500 periodical titles.
One of the world's leading research universities, Columbia provides outstanding opportunities to work and grow in a unique intellectual community. Set in the Morningside Heights academic village, Columbia also presents the unmatched dynamism, diversity and cultural richness of New York City. The University Libraries, grounded in collections of remarkable depth and breadth, are also building extensive electronic resources and services. The Libraries at Columbia are committed to collegiality, professionalism, innovation and leadership. We offer a salary commensurate with qualifications and experience and excellent benefits.
Columbia University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
https://academicjobs.columbia.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=58762
F/T - Admin Coordinator, Music Lib Queens College (NY)
Job Title: Administrative Coordinator - Music Library
Department: Music Library
Location: Queens College
CAMPUS SPECIFIC INFORMATION
In support of the mission, strategic plans and goals, Queens College seeks to fill one Administrative Coordinator vacancy in the Music Library.
Reporting directly to the Head of the Music Library, the Administrative Coordinator is responsible for providing effective and efficient services to patrons by coordinating the day-to-day running of the Music Library which includes maintaining at least four budgets; overseeing public services; and training and supervising part-time employees.
Specific duties include but are not limited to:
- Provides administrative and program support to the Music Library.
- Performs and coordinates administrative and fiscal duties related to all aspects of the Music Library's public services including staffing, technical services, bindery operations, and office-related purchases.
- Hires, trains, supervises, and processes time sheets for all Music Library clerical staff.
- Coordinates, schedules, and disseminates schedules for all Music Library clerical staff.
- Oversees department operations and assists management in planning Music Library activities.
- Provides instructions and basic advice to students, faculty, and others seeking information on Music Library activities, policies, and schedules.
- Maintains an understanding of policies, procedures, and regulations relevant to the Music Library.
- Provides information and services to the College community to support the Music Library function.
- Responds to requests for information; troubleshoots issues; follows up and responds to faculty and student inquiries.
- Coordinates annual timeline of critical events calendar for the Music Library which includes evaluations and recruitment.
- Records data to maintain departmental statistics/metrics.
- Serves as liaison between staff and departments and offices within the Queens College Libraries, Queens College, and CUNY as a whole.
Often referred to as "the jewel of the CUNY system," Queens College is a place of contrasts: An urban school in a suburban setting, where a large and diverse student body receives personalized attention. This formula has made us one of New York's premier educational institutions.
With a mission to prepare students to become leading citizens of an increasingly global society, we offer a rigorous education in the liberal arts and sciences under the guidance of a faculty dedicated to both teaching and research. Our liberal arts, science, and pre-professional programs earn us high rankings in prestigious college guides such as The Princeton Review America's Best Value Colleges. Our students graduate with the ability to think critically, address complex problems, explore various cultures, use modern technologies and information resources, and have won prominence in nearly every field.
GENERAL DUTIES
Supports projects, initiatives, and activities that impact an academic or administrative department.
- Manages basic office functions such as communications, meeting schedules, work plans, staff assignments, and distributing information.
- Collects data for, prepares, and distributes reports and presentations using word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software.
- Updates office databases, lists, and files to ensure completeness and accuracy; maintains current information on department web site(s); maintains department archives and collections.
- Conducts internet and/or database research and performs basic systems queries to locate information related to department activities.
- Maintains department fiscal plans and budgets; assists in budget administration and invoice processing.
- Provides basic information, instructions, and materials as requested by students, faculty, and others who contact the department.
- May supervise office staff and student workers.
- Performs related duties as assigned.
Bachelor's Degree required.
The successful candidate will have excellent written, verbal, analytical and interpersonal communication skills; the ability to adapt to meet customer needs; excellent organization skills; be able to multi-task and perform detail-oriented tasks; be able to work autonomously with multiple priorities and deadlines; and demonstrate strong critical thinking and problem solving skills.
Preferred qualifications include:
- Two years of recent professional experience in a College or University environment
- At least one year of professional experience working in an academic music library
- Some knowledge of CUNY policies, procedures, and regulations
- Experience with library-related software
- Professional cataloging experience
- Proficient knowledge of MS Office Products such as Word, Excel and Power Point
- Experience with PeopleSoft/Oracle information systems in a higher education or government environment
$35,576 - $62,661; commensurate with qualifications and experience.
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- Click on the "Apply Now" button and follow the instructions.
Please note that candidates must upload a cover letter describing related qualifications and experience, resume, and the names and contact information of three (3) professional references as ONE DOCUMENT in any of the following formats: .doc, .docx, .pdf, .rtf, or text format.
**Please use a simple name for the document that you upload, for example, JDoeResume. Documents with long names cannot be parsed by the application system.
Visit the CUNY website to apply!
CUNY offers a comprehensive benefits package to employees and eligible dependents based on the job title and classification. Employees are also offered pension and Tax-Deferred Savings Plans. Part-time employees must meet a weekly or semester work hour criteria to be eligible for health benefits. Health benefits are also extended to retirees who meet the eligibility criteria.
The City University of New York is an Equal Opportunity Employer which complies with all applicable laws and regulations, and encourages inclusive excellence in its employment practices.
Electronic Resources Librarian
The Office of Library Services at the Central Administrative Office of CUNY supports the libraries at the University's 24 campuses to coordinate and enhance library services for students and faculty in partnership with campus librarians. The Office provides the CUNY+ online catalog, negotiates University-wide contracts and licenses, and subsidizes the CUNY Digital Library Collection, commercial document delivery, and courtesy discharge services. The Office seeks an Electronic Resources Librarian to manage full life cycle of electronic resources licensed to the University with primary accountability for e-book collection development, acquisition, and access, and secondary accountability for supporting database and journal packages. The position reports to the University Dean for Libraries and Information Resources.
Duties include but will not be limited to the following:
Participate in developing and managing CUNY's multi-million dollar annual investment in electronic resources.
Evaluate the services of external content providers/vendors and develop ways to optimize their value in order to meet the needs of our students and faculty.
Participate in content provider negotiations, oversee license review, and shepherd the licenses through the University's contracting and procurement systems for e-resources acquisitions.
Work with Systems and Technical Services staff to ensure appropriate access is enabled.
Review and batch load all non-routine vendor MARC files on behalf of campus libraries and ensure compliance with national standards.
Serve on various University-wide academic and professional committees (Assessment, Copyright, E-resources Advisory Council).
Please see the full posting for required and preferred qualifications and salary range. Our positions are partly hard-coded into the HR management system so please do not be intimidated by the systems requirements under General duties, but refer to the Campus Specific duties.
Full posting here: http://bit.ly/1ax2WKG
The job is open through 2/14/14 with review beginning at the end of January.


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March marks the world's biggest and most popular dog show, Crufts, and as Principle Sponsor and the Kennel Club's Official Partner in pet nutrition, Eukanuba will be fuelling the champions hoping to win one of the prestigious awards.
Three recent Crufts' champions have been fed Eukanuba's premium nutrition which uses high quality chicken or lamb as its principle protein source. As a leader in trusted, tailored nutrition since 1969, Eukanuba provides your dog with visible benefits that last a lifetime, from puppy through to senior years.
On Sunday 12th March, this year's Eukanuba Friends For Life champion will be revealed following six weeks of public voting. Eukanuba Friends For Life celebrates the lifetime of love we share with our pets. The competition recognises truly extraordinary dogs that have significant impact on their owner's life – whether through assistance and service, or support and companionship.


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Moved by Plight of a Homeless Vet, Elk Grove Resident Donates $100,000 to Food Bank For Veteran Services
Community News, Current News
http://www.elkgrovenews.net/2017/02/moved-by-plight-of-homeless-vet-elk.html
The Elk Grove Food Bank Service (EGFBS) announced this morning that an Elk Grove resident donated $100,000 to the community services organization.
The donation came from Lawrence H. Kay who asked the money be used to create a new program under the umbrella of EGFBS for Veterans. The program will be called the Kay Veterans Assistance Program and will be an annual donation from the Kay Family Trust to the Food Bank.
Kay, a distinguished labor law attorney who recently retired, made the donation after a recent hospitalization where he shared a room with a homeless veteran. Moved by the experiences related by his roommate, Kay committed to helping the homeless and disabled veterans in Elk Grove.
"We are overwhelmed with gratitude for the philanthropic endeavor and humanitarian effort from Lawrence H. Kay and the Kay Family Trust for this generous gift," Marie Jachino, Executive Director of Elk Grove Food Bank Services said. "We are excited to share the passion of this new program and form a collaboration of resource partners. We want to also encourage women veterans to use the program."
Mr. Kay's daughter, Jaclyn Kay serves on the Board of Directors at EGFBS. She is also the owner of Elk Grove Insurance.
"Elk Grove is such an important community," Kay said in making the donation. "And it is my commitment, along with my family to assist those who have served."
Founded in 1974, Elk Grove Food Bank Services is a local non-profit organization serving families and individuals in need with food, clothing and support services to over 4,000 people each month. Over time the Food Bank has expanded to meet the growing needs of the Elk Grove community and South County. Last year, EGFBS distributed over two million pounds of food and over 429,000 meals. The mission of the Food Bank is "to preserve dignity against the many faces of hunger and human need." For more information visit: www.elkgrovefoodbank.org.
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to Haiti in the next few days – First & only So. Fla. LGBT leader to do so.
supplies, food and other much needed items for the people of Haiti.
food, and many other needed items.
Ambient features writer, Vanessa Brito, accept an advisory role with the response crew currently on the ground in Dominican Republic and Haiti.
Brito will be the first & only South Florida LGBT leader to make this important gesture & trip to Haiti.
UC|CU president and Ambiente editor, Herb Sosa.
myself & the Neat stuff family. When catastrophic events as this occur, they not only affect those living through it, they affect all of us".
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Irving—The Irving Parks and Recreation Department held their fifth and final E-Gaming Lock In event of the summer. The event took place at the Lively Pointe Youth Center on Saturday, Aug. 21.
The gamers were able to play free-play (play games without competing) video games on Xboxes, PlayStations, and Nintendo Switches. Kids also participated in a 'Mario Kart'tournament and a 'Super Smash Bros.' tournament.
The events were created by senior recreation specialists Sylvester Brown and Thomas Anich.
"This is the end of a series of lock-ins over the course of the summer," Anich said. "We've done it with the other recreation centers, and we're finishing up at the teen center for our big final event. The parents drop off the students, and in away, there is no coming and going.We keep the students here. They have a chance to do some free-play, then we put together the big tournament at the end."
"We offer free-play at the beginning, and at the end toward the middle, we offer a tournament," Brown said. "We are going to crown our summer e-sports tournament champion of 'Mario Kart' and 'Smash Bros.'"
Using the Nintendo Switch online play program, kids in different recreation centers competed in tournaments against one another throughout the summer.
"The pandemic started the focus on this, because [gaming] is something you can do safely," Brown said. "You can spread out, and you can socially distance. During the pandemic, we had a pop-up series of gaming tournaments similar to this but outside. E-sports has given us an opportunity to keep Parks and Recreation engaged with the community. We were able to provide great programming within our COVID guidelines."
"We're continually trying to find ways to reach our teens or youth," Anich said. "We think this is a great platform to start from and hope to expand it in the future. E-sports is something we are going to continue to pursue in the future, and we thought this was a good way to introduce that. It's really popular in other cities, and we're trying to build that for our Irving students."
"We've had positive feedback," Brown said. "We've had over or close to over 100 kids, probably more than that totaled over the summer who have participated. The feedback we've received from both parents and kids is phenomenal.
"How often do kids come into the rec center and play the new latest and greatest video games? I think with the trend of video games it's so expensive to get your foot into the door, and with us breaking that barrier and allowing kids to come in and play for free and playing the new games they see on TV, it's been a phenomenal response from both the kids and the parents."
Dylan Good served as a chaperone for the kids, and he played some games while he supervised.
"It's not about the games," Good said. "It's about meeting new people.It's about coming into the community and saying,'Hey, what's your name?' or 'Hey, where do you go to school?' stuff like that. We've seen multiple kids come in, and they've made new friends.
"We should really try to [keep this program going], because it's really intriguing to kids this age, because that's mainly what they want to do in life. When they're in their teenage years, they want to play video games."
Jael Vazquez is a mother of a teen participating in the event.
"My son is having a blast," Vasquez said. "He loves video games.
"[The event] gets them out of the house. They need these interactions."
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Zero-Carbon Transition: March signals of change
The We Mean Business coalition
As the world grapples with the devastating impacts of the coronavirus, our thoughts are with those affected by the illness and those struggling to carry on despite incredibly challenging conditions – particularly those at the frontline of caring for the sick and vulnerable.
At this difficult time, companies around the world are stepping in to help with the global effort, showing how they can protect lives, act decisively and help curb the contagion. Find out how business is responding to COVID-19 here >.
Companies are also recognising the importance of building greater resilience at this critical time, protecting against growing threats including climate change and helping to steer a renewed pathway to the zero-carbon future.
Here are just some of the signals of change from the month, demonstrating the transition to a resilient, zero-carbon future remains underway. #BetterFutureFaster
Zero-Carbon Economy
The European Union is set to make 'greening the economy' an essential part of its efforts to recover from the impacts of the COVID-19 crisis, as calls mount for all governments to consider climate impacts and resilience amid long-term spending plans. South Korea, the world's seventh-largest carbon emitter, committed to reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. The number of companies committed to the Business Ambition for 1.5ºC campaign has surpassed 200. The world's largest telecoms company – AT&T – has had its science-based target approved. UK greenhouse gas emissions fell for the seventh consecutive year in 2019, government figures show. And earlier this month, the European Commission unveiled a Europe-wide 'Climate Law', that if approved would legally require all EU members to transition to net-zero economies by 2050.
Zero-Carbon Power
California committed to reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions 56% by 2030, compared to 1990 levels, and blocked the development of new natural gas plants. The world's wind power capacity increased by fifth in 2019, thanks to record installations, while the number of coal-fired power stations under construction or development globally fell for the fourth year in a row.
Italian power utility A2A has had its science-based target approved and Swiss wealth manager Credit Suisse has committed to switch to 100% renewable electricity with RE100. Communities across Scotland are using income from wind farms to help them cope with the impacts of the coronavirus, while the UK Prime Minister has given the go-ahead to onshore wind development. Southeast Asia's largest solar farm is due to start operations later this year. Emissions from coal power saw their biggest annual fall in decades last year at -2%, a report has found. And French luxury goods company Chanel has committed to 100% renewable electricity with RE100; Chanel is also committed to the Business Ambition for 1.5ºC campaign.
Zero-Carbon Transport
Swiss transport and logistics company Kuehne + Nagel International AG, Canadian transport and logistics company Delmar International, US freight-hauling rail company Union Pacific Railroad and Brazilian car rental company Movida have all committed to set a science-based target (SBT). Danish pump manufacturer Grundfos has joined EV100 and Chilean airline LATAM Airlines Group S.A. has also committed to set an SBT. The UK government has said that cars must be replaced by public transport, cycling and walking as the "natural first choice" to get around in order to meet goals on climate change. The Washington State Senate voted to adopt California's zero-emission vehicle regulations. General Motors has pledged to increase spending on electric and autonomous vehicles to $20bn by 2025 and claimed a battery breakthrough. And Peugeot owner PSA and BMW announced they are already compliant with the new EU CO2 rules, launched in January.
Zero-Carbon Built Environment & Heavy Industry
Brazil's Vale – one of the world's largest mining companies – has committed to set a science-based target. The UK introduced a new £800 million ($1 billion) subsidy to develop carbon capture and storage (CCS) infrastructure. The European Commission launched a "hydrogen alliance" to help develop hydrogen technology for transport. Korean tech giant Samsung has unveiled a new lithium battery that gives the same power at half the size, which could have implications for EVs and aviation. Two US construction and engineering firms have committed to set science-based targets: ARC Alternative and Renewable Construction and ARC Alternative and Renewable Construction. And Europe's second-biggest publicly traded mall operator, Klepierre, has had its science-based target approved. The Canadian Steel Producers Association has set a goal to achieve net-zero carbon dioxide emissions by 2050. US infrastructure firm AECOM has had its science-based target approved and Dutch real estate Wereldhave has committed to set a science-based target. And the world's largest industrial gas company Linde PLC has committed to set a science-based target.
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February Special Series Issue
Train Your Clients to Get Down and Dirty
February Special Series
By Pete McCall, M.S.
Mud runs and obstacle-course races are hugely popular and attract a wide range of participants. Learn how to capitalize on this growing trend by offering profitable small-group training programs designed to help clients train for specific events throughout the year.
Have you or any of your clients recently participated in a mud run? If so, how did you train for the specific demands of the race? Let us know your training tips in the comments section below.
Wading through chest-high water, swinging along monkey bars, climbing over walls, low-crawling through mud and jumping into a freezing ice bath. While these might seem like the types of challenges faced by only the toughest soldiers competing for a coveted special-forces position, these are, in fact, just a few examples of obstacles from popular race-style events, commonly referred to as mud runs, that are changing the recreational fitness landscape. Standard race events such as 5Ks, 10Ks and even marathons place a significant emphasis on cardiorespiratory fitness. Mud runs and obstacle-course races, however, require aerobic endurance plus muscular strength and the ability to work anaerobically at high intensities. Clients who value exercise and physical activity as part of a healthy lifestyle generally want to challenge themselves to determine their fitness level. Competing in and finishing a challenging obstacle course provides a sense of accomplishment and toughness not offered by traditional road races.
While mud-run races are not new, there has been a recent explosion in the popularity of these and other obstacle-course events. With names like the Warrior Dash, Spartan Race and Tough Mudder, these events are becoming extremely popular among exercise enthusiasts. (Note: For purposes of this article, mud run and obstacle course refer to the same type of event—an off-road running race that includes navigating a variety of challenging obstacles to complete the course.) For example, in 2009 the first Warrior Dash held in Joliet, Ill., attracted just 2,000 participants; today, it has grown to include 33 separate events worldwide, with an estimated 650,000 participants. Likewise, the Tough Mudder series of races has evolved from 14 events in 2011 to 36 in 2012, with an estimated 500,000 participants.
Why the Surge in Popularity?
Event names combined with featured obstacles are designed to support specific themes, which create a fitness experience that is difficult to replicate. For example, a number of event courses races feature military-style obstacles that allow participants to experience the challenge of military training without committing four years to armed forces or risking deployment to a dangerous war zone. Both the Spartan Race and Tough Mudder events advertise courses designed by former members of the British Special Forces. The Boot Camp Challenge at the Marine Corps Recruit Training Depot in San Diego allows participants to run a scaled-down version of the obstacle course used in basic training with verbal "encouragement" offered by real Marine Corps drill instructors.
Some races go so far as to borrow from current pop-culture phenomena. Building on the zombie-related subculture made popular by the comic book and television series "The Walking Dead," the Zombie Run challenges participants to navigate an obstacle course while being chased by volunteers dressed as the undead that are trying to steal flag football–type flags from runners. This allows racers the opportunity to experience the challenge of trying to survive a zombie apocalypse without actually having to face hordes of flesh-eating cannibals.
What can explain the rapid surge in popularity of events requiring a "death waiver" for participation? One likely reason is that mud-run and obstacle-course races offer a unique experience for fitness enthusiasts. Arguably, these events also provide a sense of accomplishment and distinctively different "bragging rights" for completing a grueling physical challenge. Think about the conversation in the office on a Monday morning: "What did you do this weekend? Oh, a 5k run? That's nothing, I ran a crazy course that made me jump over walls, crawl through mud and run through fire."
Most obstacle-course races promote camaraderie and a social atmosphere that often includes parties with beer and bands after the event (and requisite shower). Joe Decker, the current World Guinness record holder for the 'World's Fittest Man,' author and a two-time winner of the Spartan Death race, runs the Gut Check boot-camp program in San Diego, Calif., and makes the point that fitness enthusiasts are always looking for new and different challenges to overcome.
"In the eighties it was marathons, the nineties saw a surge in triathlons, in the two-thousands it was team adventure races and now it's obstacle-course races," says Decker. "They are pretty doable for the average person, but still provide a sense of accomplishment. The races tend to emphasize camaraderie and teamwork, as well as the social aspect of a party with live music after finishing the races to make it a complete group-focused experience."
Another reason for the exponential growth of obstacle-course races is that they provide opportunities for adults to release their inner 10-year-olds and play like kids on oversized jungle gyms or splash around in mud pits. "I love the atmosphere and the chance to act like a kid going through mud, splashing through streams and racing with friends," explains Colorado teacher and experienced triathlete Jennifer Dombrowski. "One race I'm doing this year even has a 'piglet plunge' for my kids to splash around in after I finish the race."
For individuals who played competitive team sports up to or through college, it can be tough to find the same sort of athletic challenge later in life. Mud runs provide a worthy athletic outlet because aggression and intensity are required to successfully overcome many challenging obstacles, allowing for the emergence of an inner warrior that can't typically be expressed at home or in the workplace. Training for, and participating in, obstacle-course races allow competitive individuals to have the experience of a challenging competition without the logistics of committing to a team practice and game schedule. In many races, participants are encouraged to support and help one another. For example, the Tough Mudder events are not timed and the start includes an oath that encourages participants to work together to overcome the obstacles and achieve success. "I tried a couple of traditional races and didn't really like them," says former college football player Nate Mangan. "However, I love to run in these events because the physical challenge far surpasses a mere running event."
Mud-run and obstacle-course races can also be seen as a reflection of the overall fitness landscape, which has recently shifted from focusing on training volume to training intensity as the most important variable of an exercise program. Video-based workout programs such as P90X and Insanity, the rapid growth of Crossfit and Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) training studios, along with the ongoing popularity of boot camp-type outdoor programs, demonstrate fitness enthusiasts' increasing demand for hard-charging workouts that provide results.
Great Opportunities for ACE-certified Personal Trainers
The skyrocketing popularity of mud runs and obstacle-course races presents ACE-certified Personal Trainers with a unique business opportunity to design small-group training programs that will not only help improve client fitness levels, but will provide an experience that cannot be easily replicated.
Your first step is to identify a local mud run or obstacle-course event that is three to four months away, which will give you at least four to six weeks to properly advertise and market the training program to prospective participants. Next, identify a core group of fitness enthusiasts who want to challenge themselves with an obstacle-course race. And finally, develop a progressively challenging eight-week workout program based on the physical demands of the event.
Still not convinced of the potential financial rewards of capitalizing on this trend?
According to news reports, the parent company of Tough Mudder generated $22 million in revenue in 2011 and is projected to earn approximately $75 million in 2012. The average registration for a Tough Mudder event is $125, which indicates that, not only is there a strong demand for this type of challenging competition, but participants are willing and able to pay for it. This is important for personal trainers—if an individual is willing to make a substantial financial commitment to spend a weekend morning slogging through mud, then they will likely consider investing in a small-group training program to prepare for the experience to be money well spent. This is such an attractive business opportunity that the parent company of the Tough Mudder events recently teamed up with the 24-hour Fitness health club chain to start offering boot camps to help people prepare for Tough Mudder events. These one-hour classes are free to members and $15 for non-members. Given these indicators, taking the time to design and market a small-group training program to prepare clients for an upcoming event in your area appears to be a wise investment.
Developing a training program for a mud run or obstacle-course race requires taking the time to examine the event course (many races list most of the obstacles on the course on their Web site to help participants prepare, but do leave a couple of unknown obstacles for a race-day surprise). In general, participants will need both aerobic endurance and the ability to quickly recover from obstacles that challenge anaerobic strength. A number of the obstacles, such as swinging on monkey bars or climbing over a tall wall, require upper-body strength for successful navigation; therefore, a training program should feature specific exercises to address this need. Additionally, some obstacles will require teamwork to overcome, so be sure to include various partner and group drills in the training program.
The Tough Mudder events advertise courses with approximately 25 obstacles over a 10- to 12-mile course (variability of the event venues makes it difficult to have the exact same course at each different location). This means that a participant can expect to perform one obstacle about every one-half mile or approximately one kilometer (1 kilometer = 1,000 meters = 0.6 miles). If participants are expected to overcome an obstacle every 1,000 meters or so, then it becomes more important to emphasize high-intensity intervals for running as opposed to long slow distance training typically performed for endurance events.
High-intensity interval training (HIIT) is arguably the most effective way to prepare for an obstacle course race that requires bursts of running at an intensity near the second ventilatory threshold (VT2), combined with short recovery intervals. HIIT is an effective way to boost both anaerobic endurance and aerobic recovery. A small-group training program that focuses on HIIT for running, combined with total-body exercises that progressively become more challenging from one week to the next, should adequately prepare participants for successful completion of an event.
To prepare for the specific challenges of running 800–1,200 meters at a time between various obstacles requiring strength and dexterity, alternate between circuits of three to five strength exercises (minimal rest periods between each exercise) and bouts of running following a HIIT protocol.
Decker urges trainers to take the time to understand the course and train for the specific demands of a particular race. "I believe in the specificity of training for any event if you want to be competitive and do well," he explains. "My boot camp has won the group division for almost every event we've competed in because I prepare my clients for the specific challenges of each race."
Sample Eight-week Training Program
Following is the initial phase of a sample workout for an eight-week program to prepare for a 10- to 12-mile obstacle-course race The workout program should become progressively more challenging leading up to the event. The most efficient way to accomplish this is to increase the distance of the runs and the times of the work intervals, while reducing the time of the recovery periods. This particular workout, which uses TRX Suspension Trainers, medicine balls and ViPRs, is designed for an outdoor small-group training program that meets three times a week; exercises will be performed for time rather than a set number of repetitions.
Exercise Intensity Work Interval Recovery Interval Repetitions
Standing hip hinge
High knee skips
Lateral shuffles
Backpedal
Bodyweight (BW)
1 min after circuit
Perform BW exercises
as a circuit 2–3 times
Perform jogging drills
Strength Circuit 1:
ViPR Cylinder squats
TRX Back rows
ViPR lateral lunge w/shift
Medicine ball overhead slams
90 sec after circuit 2–3 circuits
Running Drills:
80-meter sprints
10–15 sec
8–10 sec
Medicine ball lunge to chest pass
ViPR flips
TRX Atomic Push-ups
Squat jumps
Inchworm walkouts
TRX Suspended lunge
2–3 circuits
90-meter shuttle run
200-meter run
Cool Down/Stretching
Hip flexors
For personal trainers looking for a way to enhance their business and establish a unique brand identity, developing small-group training programs for mud runs and obstacle-course races might be an effective solution. Be sure to train for the specific challenges of the event and focus on the real purpose of each race: bringing like-minded fitness enthusiasts together for a unique exercise experience.
Pete McCall, M.S., an Exercise Physiologist with ACE, creates and delivers fitness education programs to uphold ACE's mission of enriching quality of life through safe and effective exercise. He has a master's degree in Exercise Science and Health Promotion. In addition, he is an ACE-certified Personal Trainer and holds additional certifications and advanced specializations through NSCA and NASM. McCall has been featured in The Washington Post, The New York Times, Los Angeles Times, Runner's World and Self.
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William Ernest Floyd Thompson was born 23 September 1881 in Lamar, Barton County, Missouri. About 1886 his parents moved to Chariton County, Missouri to the Westville community. On 30 October 1906 he married Viola Mae Graves with Reverend Alexandra officiating. Viola was born 7 July 1890 and was the daughter of Thomas Graves and Tina Brooks. They lived in Mike, Missouri.
William and Viola lived on a farm in Westville across the road from his parents. All of their children were born at this farm. After the birth of their last child, Dolores, they moved to a farm near Rothville, Missouri; and then they moved to a large farm northeast of Salisbury, Missouri. Later they retired and lived in Salisbury. Besides farming, William was a carpenter.
William died at his home in Salisbury on 6 January 1967 and the services were held at the Salisbury Methodist Church on 8 January 1967. He died from a stroke. Viola died at her home in Salisbury on 15 July 1968 and her funeral services were also held at the Salisbury Methodist Church. They are both buried at the Salisbury City Cemetery in Salisbury, Missouri.
[S53] Social Security Death Index, Ancestry.com, (Name: Ancestry.com Operations Inc; Location: Provo, UT, USA; Date: 2009;), Database online. Number: 493-12-2857; Issue State: Missouri; Issue Date: Before 1951.


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Creating Franchises in Spain: What the franchisor must consider
07/03/2016 /in Franchise /by Mariscal & Abogados
The idea and subsequent development of a franchise business is based on the prior operation and success of a project, which can then be exploited through a franchise model.
The franchisor must begin its franchising business by defining the fundamental aspects of the business and what he wants to transmit to the franchisee for its project to function. Within the fundamental aspects, we would like to highlight the following:
Transmission of the business model
Transfer of the corporate image, brand, commercial name, and other elements of industrial property
Support for the franchisee during business development
A company that wants to franchise its business should first determine if it can support a franchisee with regard to each of the abovementioned points.
The franchisor must previously develop and thoroughly know the business model and the corporate image. Notwithstanding, at the time of franchising, a business must find and analyze the aspects that can truly add value to the franchisor.
What is the distinguishing element of a successful franchise business?
It should be a combination of factors, which can vary depending on the type of business. It could be a successful product with attractive prices for the franchisees, a system of product manufacturing, or the direct provision of services by the franchisor to the franchisees.
The more well-known and prestigious a brand is, the greater value the corporate image has. However, this does not imply that franchises that do not have a particularly well-known brand will not thrive. There are businesses, such as the catering industry, where a good corporate image and design of the premises can be elements that contribute to the success of the business. It is not strictly necessary that a business have a particularly well-known brand from the start. Moreover, the advantage that the franchises business model offers to the corporate image is that franchisees can contribute economically and de facto increase brand awareness. During the business development, the brand will acquire greater value overall. Franchisees are commonly required by contract to pay a fee for publicity and marketing for brand awareness.
From a legal point of view, the franchisor must have its industrial property rights duly registered and protected. The franchisor would incur a high risk in its business if, for example, during its development, any issue should arise relating to the ownership and use of the brand and industrial property. Proper counseling prior to starting a franchise business is the best way to reduce these risks.
Lastly, but no less important, is the support of the franchisor. The type of support should be different in the various phrases of the business. In the preliminary stage, it is common that the advice is related to local research — for those businesses in which the physical location is important —, as well as training of the franchisee. In such training, the franchisee should learn the most important issues relating to the business model he will develop.
Once the business has been franchised, the type of support that should be provided is different and usually of a lesser intensity. However, it is very important that the franchisee feels supported by the franchisor. The franchisor should engage in the franchisee business and pass on its knowledge and advice from experience of its own business.
When the franchised business is fully operational, the franchisee may feel he no longer needs support from the franchisor. This situation may eventually lead to a break in the franchise relationship. Therefore, the support that the franchisor can provide to the franchisee at this stage is highly important. The franchisor should help develop the business of the franchisee through publicity and advertising and closely follow the business, jointly setting business plans and semester or annual objectives. The franchisor cannot restrict itself to observing the business of the franchisee, but must become part of the franchise by transmitting and supporting it with the franchisor's own experience.
For the success of a franchise business, it is fundamental that both parties, franchisor and franchisee, gain a clear benefit from the business relationship. Many franchise businesses fail because once the franchisor has passed on its expertise and know-how, the franchisee feels that he no longer needs to follow the franchise agreement, and that he can develop the business himself, without the costs of the franchise system.
Consequently, such transmission should be supplemented with other basic elements mentioned: the transfer of a known image or an image that should become known during the business development, as well as support to the franchisee as an added advantage.
In any case, to protect the franchisor's know-how, it is essential that the franchisee assumes the obligation of non-competition in the franchise agreement, not only the company that signed the contract as a franchisee, but all partners, in order to extend such protection. However, such commitments by virtue of the governing regulations on competition cannot be assumed for long periods of time.
Taking into account the above, a franchisor must be cautious prior to franchising its business and assess, whether or not the franchise system provides added value, not only at the start of the project, but throughout its life.
This article is not considered as legal advice
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Its uniqueness, it's a place so different to the common hotel.
I liked the simplicity and elegance of this property. It is in a quiet location, in nature and is Eco-friendly. I recommend it for a short period stay, it's a perfect place for relaxation. Prefer the rooms that are in the upper level. Staff is very friendly.
Very friendly and courteous staff. We were even provided a gas heater as the nights in April can be a bit cold. Thank you!
The place has everything someone needs to relax and find his peace of mind. It's the perfect place for someone who needs to get "offline" and live the experience of life as it was some decades ago, thus providing all the necessary facilities such as kitchen, refrigerator and hot water 24/7, always with great respect for the environment using just solar energy. Not to mention the sparkling cleanliness of the rooms. Location with easy access to several natural and untouched beaches, and just a 10' minutes walk from the charming fishing village of Makris Gialos. On top of all that, a super friendly, helpful and relaxed staff.
Very quiet and rustic, with beautiful stargazing at night. Friendly and helpful staff.
Simple and rustic accommodation, lovely scenery in a picturesque rural setting. Placed in the lower end of the Pefki gorge the 300 year old complex exudes old world charm and has an instantly relaxing feel. The rooms are light, cool and airy with basic facilities and they supply all your needs. Hot water, lighting, kitchen facilities, (cooking/fridge) and bathroom facilities are perfectly adequate for the relaxing style of the property. Our room was turned down every two days and this was perfect for our extended stay. The staff are lovely and helpful with lots of info on the local town which is a 10 minute walk away. We loved it and thoroughly recommend it and will likely return. There are no charging facilities in the rooms but there are provided in the office/reception area. The only other caution that is needed is on the drive to the property as the road is concreted/unpaved and there are no barriers, but it's worth it at the end.
The idea of restorted old houses is absolutly great. Lack of electricity allows for a great star gazing in the evening.
The location was beautiful!!! Everything was very clean and well kept. Loved the cats❤ Just a very pretty and relaxing property.
The rooms were very unusual but very pretty!A real Cretan house. We enjoyed our little front porch and had a lovely little cat who visited us all day. The breakfast was fabulous and huge! The hosts were very kind and made us feel at home. I would stay here again.
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One of our top picks in Makry Gialos.Set amid the lush valley of Aspros Potamos, the 300-year old, restored guest house of Aspros Potamos features authentic Cretan accommodations. Fully operating with sustainable energy sources, it offers self-catered units with a furnished terrace overlooking the valley and Pefki Gorge.
Located on different levels and built of natural stone and wood, the traditional studios and apartments come with a kitchenette and fridge. Some have a dining area.
A daily breakfast at Aspros Potamos is available upon request and served in the reception area. BBQ facilities are accessible on site. Restaurants, cafés and a minimarket are only 0.6 mi away.
The grounds consist of narrow stone-paved pathways and are surrounded by colorful plants. Free Wi-Fi is provided in public areas.
Aspros Potamos is 18 mi from Ierapetra town and 21 mi from the seaside town of Sitia. A number of beaches, such as Staousa and Diaskari Beach are located less than 4.3 mi away. A bus station can be found 1.2 mi from the property.
When would you like to stay at Aspros Potamos?
Built of natural stone and wood, this traditional studio offers a terrace with views of the valley and Pefki Gorge. It includes a kitchenette and fridge.
Built of natural stone and wood, this traditional apartment offers views of the valley and Pefki Gorge. It includes a dining area, kitchenette and fridge.
This studio has kitchenware and patio.
House Rules Aspros Potamos takes special requests – add in the next step!
Aspros Potamos accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
There is a transfer from the bus stop to the guest house. Please inform Aspros Potamos in advance if you want to use this service.
The stone built houses of Aspros Potamos, originally built 300 years ago, use only renewable energy sources. The property's solar photovoltaic system is used to illuminate the grounds and gardens, reading lamps above beds, bathroom light, and also refrigerators in the kitchen. Also hot water for the shower is generated with this system. Candles and oil lamps provide the main lighting in the houses. There are no electrical sockets in the houses. At the reception room, guests can charge any electrical appliances. In the same room there is a library, internet and WiFi network, all free of charge.
Lots of cats and room was really small.
Not much it is exactly what was described and perfectly met all our requirements.
Aspros Potamos is like Paradise on Earth!
The oil lamps are really tough to get used to. We bought a LED lamp for the kitchen (the bedrooms already have them, and they are great). The approach road is terrifying but you soon get used to it!
Magical location, surprisingly comfortable beds, impeccably clean (sheets changed every three days at least). A true break away from the stresses of modern life.
The natural stone floors and the layout are a little hard to get used to, but look, this isn't (luckily so) a Holiday Inn.
We appreciated the quiet and the uniqueness of the property. It takes a while to absorb everything - everywhere one looks there are cool and tasteful details. We were pleasantly surprised to find that the rooms were so comfortably cool even though daily highs were in the mid to upper 20's. Best of all was the 7€ breakfast that could eat outside. Terrific eggs, ham, omelet, etc. and the double Greek coffee - a dream! The proximity to excellent taverns for meals is a real plus.
No dinner-lunch provided, but there is equipment to prepare yours (no fridge). Prices could be lower. There are many cats around.
We would have liked a better outdoor seating area.
We loved the setting and the quirkiness of the stone houses. The bed was really comfy.
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I haven't walked for a week, or so, which probably accounts for the fact that I was a little sugared at the end of today's effort. Another factor is that autumn is starting to show it's claws and it's getting a bit 'soggy' underfoot - making the going rather heavy. I don't think I can wander around in MBT trainers for much longer; so, I'll have to dig out my waterproof walking boots.
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Homer's Space Odyssey
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Name: Homer Ahr (B.S. '68)
Hometown: Corpus Christi, now lives northwest of Austin in Horseshoe Bay
Major: Computer Science
Occupation: Retired IBMer
You'd never know that: He and his wife, Carol, have been foster parents to more than 30 children
Thirteen months after graduation, Homer Ahr was on mission control of NASA's Apollo 11 — the 1969 mission that landed the first man on the moon — working as a computer programmer. A year later, he was working on Apollo 13. It was the beginning of what would become a 37-year career with IBM, which at the time was a NASA contractor.
We caught up with Homer this year (the 45th anniversary of Apollo 13) to ask him important questions like, "What role does computer science play in innovation?" and "How much do you love Tom Hanks?"
I'm giving you permission to brag. What was your role in the Apollo missions?
I was considered the lead architect and technical person at IBM on manned space in Houston, programming real-time software for trajectory and maneuver planning. They had me start training during simulations for Apollo 11, and then they chose me to be on the console.
I was called in to support Apollo 13 when an explosion damaged the spacecraft and forced the crew to return to Earth early. The path they were on would have taken them too long to get back, and they would have run out of oxygen. I was involved in the maneuver that got the crew back alive. That maneuver was computed for the first time on Apollo 13.
How was it being a fresh college graduate working on a project of this magnitude?
In retrospect, it caused a lot of consternation on the part of management because I was the youngest guy and least experienced. A year, that's all I had, and they chose me to be on the prime team. I was on one of the most complex consoles over there.
During Apollo 11, how did you keep your cool knowing the astronauts' maneuvers were in your hands?
We were dealing with life and death. If we didn't do things right, we could send the astronauts in the wrong place, and they would eventually die. But we knew that if we could just get Neil Armstrong close enough to the moon, he'd land it. If any man in the world was going to land on the moon that day, it was him.
Once the alarms started sounding during Apollo 13, what went through your head?
I think we were scared. It was very real to us, and we did it all in front of the world, in public. And yet, we had to put that out of our minds. That can scare you if you dwell on it too much.
What was one of the more memorable moments during Apollo 11?
When the astronauts land on the moon, they land on the side of the moon we see. But before that, they're actually behind the moon. For 45 minutes we couldn't see them or talk to them.
Consequently, the system that got taxed the most was the bathroom. Right before they were going to land on the moon, everybody knew they needed to go to the bathroom because, if things didn't go well, you may not be able to leave your console for hours. It was like the worst football halftime you've ever seen.
Did you get to meet Neil Armstrong or James Lovell Jr.?
I was not an astronaut groupie. We didn't bother the astronauts. We had a job to do, they had a job to do.
What advice would you give to Computer Science majors at St. Mary's?
Never think that just because you designed it, built it or coded it, no matter how thoughtfully and carefully, that it is "right" and "good." One of the first programs that I wrote on the space program was hard to use under the real-time pressures of the mission. So, I wrote a problem report on myself and changed it. We built operating systems, displays and computers simply to do the things that were really important like fly space shuttles and land men on moons. Computer Science is just a means to an end.
Now for the important stuff. What's your take on the 1995 film Apollo 13?
The movie is a really good, if not excellent, dramatization of what occurred. It does an outstanding job of creating the environment that we went through. The emotions all come back. It is not, however, particularly technically accurate.
I watch it every time it comes on. I've seen it 15 times.
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Tusk by Nathan M. Hurst
20. December 2018 Book Reviews (0)
On the surface, Tusk by Nathan M. Hurst follows a familiar formula: Earth is dying and the human race with it unless an ambitious plan to colonize a distant planet succeeds. Any experienced science fiction reader has been here before, with an Earth that has been used and abused by its dominant species to the point where it is fast becoming uninhabitable. The only way to save the human race is therefore to travel across the stars to start over on an uninhabited planet. Tusk doesn't really break from this formula at any point, but it does throw in enough curve balls, mysteries, and a fair level of suspense that it's an enjoyable, fun read that kept me turning the pages.
Humans are able to travel vast distances across space only because of the pioneering work of one scientist who develops sophisticated cloning technology and, even more impressive, a way to transfer the consciousness of an individual from one body to another. This, in effect, means humankind has achieved immortality; as a person's body reaches the end of its life, that person's consciousness can be transferred to a new, young body and theoretically live forever. While the philosophical or religious implications of this are never really mentioned nor explored, I really didn't miss a deep dive in this direction. Instead we get a practical means by which those onboard the three ships sent by Earth can travel indefinitely until they finally reach their destination. That destination is a place called Hayford b, a system that contains a livable but uninhabited planet ready and waiting for the colonists arrival.
Of course things aren't what they seem and so the first crew to begin awakening discovers one of their sister ships, the UTS Intrepid, unresponsive. They soon learn that all comms are jammed around the ship and that, even worse, she's been boarded by an unknown party.
I won't go into a lot of plot details because it's too difficult not to give something away, but suffice to say the Intrepid's boarders do not have the best interests of the colonists in mind. Throw in some additional sub-plots, more than a few battles, and a big assumption that gets turned on its head, and you've got a pretty enjoyable science fiction story to look forward to.
The writing is good and concise in a way that doesn't waste a lot of words or spend a lot of time with 'filler' descriptive prose; you're going to get a lot of straight up drama, action, and suspense with Tusk. As for the characters, there are a lot of them, which, on one hand, is to be expected given the size of the colonization ships. While it's sometimes difficult to keep them all straight, the variety allows the author to explore many different aspects of the mission and the various storylines. The AI is especially intriguing as a character. Her depth was refreshing and somewhat unexpected.
All things considered, I liked Tusk enough to give it four rockets. As mentioned, the main plot is not original, but the writing, characters, and storylines all combine to present a science fiction novel that will intrigue and draw you in. One final note: Mr. Hurst contacted me via Twitter to request a review of Tusk. I obliged by purchasing my own copy of the Kindle edition of the book. I have since also purchased the next book in the series, Clarion, which I've added to my TBR list and will review sometime in the near future.
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