Philosophy Research Index

Fellow philosophy and theology librarians intrigued by the new Philosophy Research Index may be interested in my (largely negative but undoubtedly already quite dated) review of this in Journal of religious and theological information 11:1-2 (2012): 68-76.
 

Catholic Library Association Periodical Indexes 1930-1980 coming soon

The Catholic Library Association (CLA) has announced that Villanova University will be digitizing the Catholic Periodical Index (1930-1966) and the Catholic Periodical Literature Index (1967-1980).  The word searchable index will be made available on the CLA's and Villanova University's website as the Catholic Library Association Periodical Indexes (1930-1980).

Librarian for Asian Christianity

From the ALA Job List:

Yale University, New Haven, Connecticut
Salary: $55,500 to $130,000
Status:Full-time
Posted:06/06/12
Deadline:
Librarian for Asian Christianity
Yale University Library Seeks Applications and Nominations for Librarian for Asian Christianity Yale Divinity School Library Reporting to the Divinity Librarian, the Librarian for Asian Christianity  is responsible for selection of materials for the Divinity Library’s collection in Asian languages, including fund management, reporting, and management.  The Librarian collaborates with the East Asia Library on collection development.  Collection development focuses on Asian imprints and may include Asian studies materials related to Christianity published world-wide, with particular emphasis on Chinese-language material. For a complete position description and application guidelines, please see:  http://goo.gl/YSRZW. Yale University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

"Info lit" in Philosophy

     I'm not at all sure that the blog is the place for this (or even the PRTLDG), but don't know of any other more specifically philosophical organizations offhand.
     In any case, I would be interested to hear of "info lit" successes and/or best practices in Philosophy. Who makes inroads, how, and on the basis of what mutual understanding?
     Does anybody else struggle here?

Steve Perisho
Theology and Philosophy Librarian
Seattle Pacific University

Call for presentations, discussion, convenors

ACRL Philosophical, Religious, Theological Studies Discussion Group

ALA Annual 2012 / Anaheim, CA

Sunday, June 24 / 4:00-5:30 PM

Disneyland Hotel - Frontier Board Room

The PRT Discussion Group invites proposals for brief presentations and suggestions for discussion topics within the realm of library and information services to philosophy, religious studies and theological studies for its upcoming meeting at ALA Annual in Anaheim. Recent discussions have focused on Big Deal packages and e-books and their implications for philosophy, religion and theological studies. Any relevant suggestions are welcome. Please send your ideas and proposals to Colin McCaffrey, colin.mccaffrey@yale.edu.

PRT Is also looking for new leadership. If you are interested in serving as a convenor or co-convenor of the discussion group, please send an expression of interest to Joshua Barton: bartonjp@msu.edu.

Best,

Colin McCaffrey: colin.mccaffrey@yale.edu

Joshua Barton: bartonjp@msu.edu