[Web4lib] Doctoral Student Research Assistantships Available

[K.G. Schneider]

INFORMATION INSTITUTE AT FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY
SEEKS APPLICANTS FOR DOCTORAL RESEARCH ASSISTANTS

Beginning as early as May 2007 or as late as August 2007, the Information
Institute (http://www.ii.fsu.edu) within the College of Information at
Florida State University seeks  doctoral students to work on funded research
projects related to public library technology planning and management,
public access computing and Internet-based services and resources, digital
library development, network-based evaluation techniques, and information
policy.  The students would receive a stipend, remitted tuition for a period
of three years, and travel support to attend various conferences.

The Institute currently has several funded projects in which students would
be involved.  These projects include the:

.	Public libraries and the Internet studies (see
http://www.ii.fsu.edu/plinternet) conducted by the Institute and funded by
the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and the American Library Association;

.	Evaluation Decision Management System (EDMS) study funded by the
Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) to design an online
evaluation instructional system to assist public libraries demonstrate the
value that public libraries provide the communities that they serve
(http://www.ii.fsu.edu/projects/effective-eval/);

.	Florida Electronic Library (FEL) (http://www.flelibrary.org/) study
funded by the State Library of Florida which employs multiple usability,
functionality, and accessibility evaluation techniques regarding the design
and implementation of the FEL; and

.	Public libraries and e-government and disaster planning study funded
by the American Library Association.

The Institute seeks qualified students interested in working on these
projects.  Applicants should have knowledge and/or experience in the topics
identified above, ability to learn and apply a range of research skills on
various Institute projects, excellent oral and written communication skills,
and work well in a team environment.  These positions offer applicants the
ability to work in a successful research environment and complete their
doctoral degree at the same time.

To apply for these positions, potential candidates need to both interview
with the Information Institute and apply for admissions to the doctoral
program in the College of Information at Florida State University.  Prior to
applying for admissions to the doctoral program, interested students should
send the following information to John Bertot, Associate Director of the
Information Institute, by no later than January 20, 2007:  1) Letter of
interest, which includes a statement about research interests, background,
and qualifications; 2) Current vitae/resume; and 3) writing sample (e.g.,
course research paper, published article).  Upon review of the material,
students would be contacted for an interview.

Please contact John Bertot (jbertot at fsu.edu; 850.644.8118) with any
questions you might have regarding the positions.

Dr. Charles R. McClure
John Carlo Bertot
Director and Francis Eppes Professor
Associate Director and Professor
Information Institute
Information Institute
College of Information
College of Information
Florida State University
Florida State University
E-mail: cmcclure at lis.fsu.edu
E-mail: jbertot at fsu.edu
Phone: 850.644.8709
Phone: 850.644.8118

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