Introducing… Bri Gumbs, Program Coordinator!
The Women’s Center is pleased to introduce Bri Gumbs, pronouns she/her/hers, as our full-time program coordinator and the newest addition to the Women’s Center professional staff team! Please help us give the warmest of UMBC welcomes to Bri! Below is a short bio so you can learn a little bit about the newest member of our team! You can meet her in-person when you come into the Women’s Center as she will be one of the first people to welcome you into our space.
Bri, identifies herself as an unapologetic queer, multi-racial Latinx, womxn. Born and raised in San Diego, CA Bri has devoted her work to being an educator, femtor and advocate for increasing and improving access, representation and retention for students with underrepresented identities in higher education by using an intersectional feminist framework. The revolutionary work of Audre Lorde, The Combahee River Collective, Marsha P, Silvia Rivera and Gloria Anzaldua continues to inspire and motivate her to be an agent of change. Bri hopes to empower others to speak their truth, mobilize and cultivate community care and joy in their various communities. Bri loves her two cats and her extensive hat collection! Bri expresses her truth through zine making, personal narratives, affirmations and through the various community programs she continues to create and facilitate. Bri holds a B.A in Psychology with a minor in Counseling and Social Change and a M.A in Student Affairs.
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Full Time Job - Information Technology Librarian
Join the Library Information Technology Services team!
Job no: 493111
Work type: Faculty- Librarian
Location: UMBC Campus
Categories: Library
Responsibilities:
As part of the Library Information Technology Services (LITS) division,
the I.T. Librarian oversees the daily operations of IT support and AV
services for staff computing as well as AV deployment in the Library
& Gallery. Works closely with DolT in management of the Library's
public computing and AV resources. This position works collaboratively
in a diverse and inclusive environment with librarians and staff, both
inside and outside of the Library & Gallery, to implement effective
and equitable technological solutions including assistive technologies
and to identify current and emerging technologies to meet the evolving
needs and expectations for an academic library environment. Assesses and
documents condition and use of technologies in the building; makes
recommendations on existing and emerging technology and resources based
on gaps in meeting user needs and emerging trends. The IT Librarian is
responsible administering and maintaining library applications
including, but not limited to, ILLiad, CONTENTdm, Connexion, Ares,
Aleph, and EBSCO Discovery Services (EDS). In addition, the IT Librarian
supports efficient use of technology for employees in the Library &
Gallery including through management and training for various systems,
development of best practices for document management and use of cloud
systems, and development of procedures and training for other topics as
needed. The position also assists with the coordination and continued
development of local digitization projects and with defining and
implementing the Library & Gallery's digital preservation strategy.
This position also manages and maintains servers for storage and
backups. Other duties as assigned.
Required Minimum Qualifications:
- Requires a Master's degree from an ALA-accredited library school or information science program
- Knowledge of computer workstations, networking, and computer security.
- Knowledge of web client and server applications, databases, and Web programming environments.
- Knowledge or experience working with integrated library systems and
the application of technology to enhance effectiveness in library
operations.
- Demonstrated knowledge of technology trends, standards, information technology best practices, and issues in academic libraries.
- Demonstrated working knowledge of information technology principles,
processes, systems and standards, including operating systems, systems
security, wireless networking, and digital initiatives and emerging web
technologies.
- Demonstrated experience in progressively responsible supervisory positions, managing multiple priorities.
- Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
Preferred Qualifications:
- Background in computer science or related field
- Demonstrated experience with system administration and network administration.
- Experience working with digital repositories or working to develop projects that support locally digitized scholarly content.
- Experience leading projects or implementing new technologies, preferably in an academic library environment.
- Experience with Ex Libris products
Screening of Applications Begins:
Review of application materials will begin December 20, 2019 and will continue until the position is filled.
Salary & Benefits:
Position is a 12-month library faculty
appointment at anticipated rank of Librarian II. Minimum salary:
$65,000, comprehensive benefits.
The successful candidate will be expected to meet
library and university requirements for reappointment, promotion, and
permanent status, as outlined in part 6.6 of the Faculty Handbook - http://provost.umbc.edu/faculty-handbook/.
Hours:
This is a full time (40 hrs/wk) position, Monday to Friday.
UMBC is an Affirmative
Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Applications from women, minority
group members, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged
to apply.
As required by the 1986
Immigration Act, be prepared to present acceptable documentation upon
hire showing your identity and that you are a U.S. citizen or an alien
who is authorized to work.
Apply here.
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East Side Campus Access, Parking and Routes
Accessible Paths from the Commons Garage, Transit and More
Accessible routes and parking in the Commons Garage area have been available since the Interdisciplinary Life Science Building (ILSB) opened this Fall after three years of construction. The attached document highlights how the accessible routes have expanded and shifted since the construction fencing came down this past summer. If your event, classes, work, or other interests bring you to the East Side of Campus, take a look at the downloadable document to become familiar with updated options.
Want to know more general information about accessible parking? Parking Services has
Accessible Parking and
Medical Permit Parking options. If more information is needed, their website is linked below. Not driving? The Transit stops are shown as red bus icons, with a blue outline for additional MTA options.
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IPA Source Database Trial
Access IPA Source until Dec. 20, 2019
UMBC now has trial access to IPA Source resources until Dec. 20, 2019.
IPA [International Phonetic Alphabet] Source was developed to benefit singers, teachers, and all those interested in the correct and knowledgeable performance of vocal literature.
What started in 2003 as a support site for students in a university diction class has grown into the largest collection of literal translations and International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) transcriptions on the web. The goal of IPA Source is to promote the comprehension and accurate pronunciation of foreign language texts in art song and opera in order that the singer may imbue each syllable with the appropriate emotional content.
The trial is available on campus, off-campus users must use vpn.umbc.edu to access.
Feedback is always appreciated.
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Today is Transgender Day of Remembrance
Remembering those we have lost to anti-trans violence
Today is Transgender Day of Remembrance where we honor the memory of the transgender people whose lives we have lost to acts of anti-transgender violence.
Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDOR) was started in 1999 by transgender advocate Gwendolyn Ann Smith as a vigil to honor the memory of Rita Hester, a transgender woman who was killed in 1998. The vigil commemorated all the transgender people lost to violence since Rita Hester's death, and began an important tradition in raising public awareness of hate crimes committed against transgender people.
According to an annual transgender violence report published by the Human Rights Campaign, at least 22 trans and gender-nonconforming people have been fatally shot or killed by other violent means. Most of those killed in 2019 were young, black women. We do not know the actual number of deaths because too often these stories go unreported – or misreported.
On Transgender Day of Remembrance, we name, honor, remember and mourn the transgender people whose lives our country has lost to anti-transgender violence this year:
Brianna “BB” Hill | Itali Marlowe | Ja’Leyah-Jamar | Bee Love Slater | Bailey Reeves | Tracy Single| Bubba Walker | Pebbles La Dime Doe | Kiki Fantroy | Denali Berries Stuckey | Brooklyn Lindsey | Zoe Spears | Chanel Scurlock | Chynal Lindsey | Paris Cameron| Michelle “Tamika” Washington | Muhlaysia Booker | Claire Legato| Ashanti Carmon| Jazzaline Ware | Dana Martin | Layleen Polanco | Johana “Joa” Medina Leon
Sources: GLAAD, HRC, NBC news, List of Transgender people killed around the world , Remembering Our Dead
If you've experienced or witnessed anti-LGBTQ+ violence, or are concerned about someone who has, you can call the Anti-Violence Project hotline 24/7 at 212-714-1141. All calls are confidential. You can also report violence anonymously or ask for a counselor to reach out to you online.
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Researcher of the Week: Elisabeth Kan
Investigating the HIV host cell
Elisabeth Kan is a Biological Sciences B.S. Major, and Emergency Health Services Minor who will graduate in May, 2020. She recently received a UMBC Travel Award to present her research at ABRCMS in Anaheim, California.
Title of your research project: Elucidating the Structure of the HIV-1 5′ Leader Through a Paramagnetically Tagged Reporter Protein
Describe your project: The project I am working on uses metal bound complexes in nuclear magnetic resonance to study how HIV’s viral material is structured. Understanding the underlying structure will in turn provide us with crucial information about the assembly and function of HIV in the host cell.
Who is your mentor(s) for your project? Dr. Michael F. Summers Chemistry & Biochemistry Department. I found this mentor through other undergraduate researchers who spoke very highly of Dr. Summers and the research conducted in his lab. I chose Dr. Summers because I was very interested in retrovirus research from a Genetics course I took my sophomore year.
How did you become interested in this project? I work very closely under the mentorship of post-doc, Dr. Jonathan Catazaro and two other undergraduate students, Faith Davis and Claudia Walker. I became interested in this project through my mentor as he was working on novel ways to use NMR with larger RNA constructs.
What has been the hardest part about your research/What was the most unexpected thing about being a researcher? The hardest part about our research is trying to reproduce our data. There are so many unexpected variables to our project and since we are working with larger RNA constructs, it’s hard to pinpoint what may have gone wrong with our experiments. Although it has been challenging, I really enjoy trying to problem solve and come up with new solutions whenever our data is inconclusive.
What has been the most rewarding part? The most rewarding part about the research we are doing is being able to take part in problem solving and developing solutions to our inconclusive results. I really enjoy being able to try out different experimental conditions and every so often seeing that it works!
How will you disseminate your research? Next week I will be giving an oral presentation at ABRCMS which is the Annual Biomedical Research Conference for Minority Students. I also plan on presenting at URCAD in the spring.
What is your advice to other students about getting involved in research? If you’re considering getting involved in research, make sure that you rotate in the PI’s laboratory and get to know the students working in the lab. They make a big difference in your lab experience and it is important to find a place that has a nurturing educational environment.
What are your career goals? I aspire to be a physician who specializes in internal medicine or pediatrics.
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Women's Center Hours for the Thanksgiving Holiday
The Women's Center will close at 3pm on Wednesday, November 27th and will remain closed throughout the rest of the week in observance of Thanksgiving. We Believe You discussion group will not meet.
We will re-open with our regular hours of operation on Monday, December 3rd at 9:30am.
Please note: UMBC will be closed on Thursday, November 28th and Friday, November 29th.
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Shabbat dinner at the Interfaith Center
Shabbat dinner food is now in the Interfaith Center fridge. There are chicken wings and kugel.
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Sensory Disability and Apps as Assistive Technology
Navigating sight, sound and more
When Nobel Laureate Jose Saramago wrote the novel Blindness in 1995, he highlighted how losing sight can bring out the best (and worst) in people. Technology has evolved since those days before smart phones and ubiquitous personal technology. Today, the drive for ideal inclusive technology is advancing to assist people with disabilities in all aspects of daily life, not just work and school. This progress, not unlike the book's quest to triumph over adversity, is a quest to overcome privilege toward universal design. For the uninitiated these tools might be hiding in plain sight. A broad sampling of this progress from several major developers include:
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Live Transcribe (link), which provides speech captioning
- Lookout, which helps people with visual impairments learn about their surroundings.
Microsoft's accessibility supports include:
- Voiceover, color filters and Magnifier for accessing visual content
- LiveListen for assistive listening
- FaceTime for ASL communication
- Voice Control and Switch Control as mobility options.
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We need hats, gloves and scarves
Thank you for your coat donations and continued support!
We are low on hats, gloves and scarves.
To donate, coats, hats, gloves or scarves, please contact Ms. Tasneem Qalawee at
gx13254@umbc.edu
Dollar Tree has some good hats and scarves for $1 each.
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