Graduating Seniors: Vote for Teacher of the Year

Vote for a faculty member whose teaching has inspired you!
(Posted on behalf of our colleagues in the CTLE.)

The graduating senior class is invited to vote for the 2023 Teacher of the Year Award. Beginning Monday, April 17, please vote for the full-time faculty member who you believe best exhibits the following characteristics:

  • Maintains the highest standards of academic excellence and fairness.
  • Inspires interest in their discipline through personal enthusiasm and dedication.
  • Is consistently effective in communication.
  • Is available outside of the classroom.

How to Vote: The electronic ballot can be accessed at: www.scranton.edu/toy

When to Vote: 9:00am on Monday, April 17 through 4:00pm on Friday, April 21

The award will be presented during Class Night on Friday, May 19, 2023.

Graduating Seniors: Vote for Teacher of the Year

The Graduating Senior Class is invited to vote for the 2021 Teacher of the Year award. Beginning on Monday, April 26, 2021, please vote for the full-time faculty member who you believe best exhibits the following:

  • Maintains the highest standards of academic excellence and fairness.
  • Inspires interest in the discipline through personal enthusiasm and dedication.
  • Is consistently effective in communication.
  • Is available outside of the classroom.

How to Vote: The electronic ballot can be accessed here: www.scranton.edu/toy

When to Vote: 9:00am on Monday, April 26 through 4:00pm on Friday, April 30, 2021

The award will be presented during Class Night on Friday, May 21, 2021.

Remember a Faculty Member Whose Teaching Has Inspired You!

(Posted on behalf of our CTLE colleagues)

Open Education at the Center and Margins of Social Justice

University faculty and staff are invited to a special meeting of the Clavius Seminar Open Revolution on Monday, February 22nd from 12:00–1:00pm that will feature a presentation by guest speaker Jasmine Roberts titled “Open Education at the Center and Margins of Social Justice.”

Open education is commonly known for the advocacy of OERs (open educational resources), consequently framing the discourse as a textbook issue. However, there is an increasing need to consider the intersections between social justice, inclusion, equity, and open education. Roberts’ talk will address the urgency of centering social justice approaches in open educational practices and the challenges of this process, and provide recommendations for attendees to apply to their context.

Jasmine Roberts is a lecturer in the School of Communication at the Ohio State University, where she teaches in the areas of public relations writing, digital activism and campaign strategy. Roberts’ advocacy work centers on the experiences of people of color, women and queer communities. Along with her communication expertise, Roberts is also a renowned open education leader. She has delivered numerous keynote presentations across the country on the topics of inclusion in open education. She is the author of the highly-rated, openly-licensed book “Writing for Strategic Communication Industries”.

Faculty and staff can register here: https://scranton.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJwvc–orzIsHt1FfcwyvAEnFnB-LcbiO-Xt

This event is part of the 2020-2021 Clavius Seminar Open Revolution hosted by
Kelly Banyas, Research & Instruction Librarian
Marleen Cloutier, Cataloging & Metadata Librarian
Colleen Farry, Digital Services Librarian

Over 18,000 University of Scranton Records Now Available in JSTOR’s Open Community Collections

JSTOR’s Open Community Collections feature open access primary source materials in a wide variety of subjects contributed by libraries, museums, and archives. The Weinberg Memorial Library recently agreed to be a Charter Participant in this pilot initiative and contribute materials from our digital collections. The University of Scranton now has its own portal on JSTOR with 19 collections and over 18,000 items. The portal facilitates browsing, sub-collection groupings, and searching within our publicly-available collections. To browse our institutional portal, visit jstor.org/site/scranton/.

Charter Participants will help JSTOR identify and develop new community services for primary source research and scholarship. Our participation in this initiative is made possible through our partnership with PA Digital and PALCI.

By sharing on JSTOR, our collections will reach millions of researchers around the world and be discovered alongside journal articles, ebooks, primary sources, and images from Artstor. The University of Scranton’s collections will also benefit from the features of the JSTOR platform and interface, including full-text search, citation management tools, content download and sharing, as well as innovative research tools such as Text Analyzer and Workspace.

Throughout the pilot period, ending in December 2021, we will share feedback with JSTOR to help them develop new tools and features to enhance usage and aid discovery of primary source materials. If you have any questions or feedback, please reach out to Digital Services Librarian Colleen Farry at colleen.farry@scranton.edu.

Help the Library and University Archives Document COVID-19

The University Archives serves The University of Scranton community by collecting records that reflect the life of the institution and document its various functions including teaching, research, cultural activities, student life, administration and athletics. 

Help us document the COVID-19 pandemic by contributing to the University Archives. Our goal is to collect materials that reflect how the University’s activities, teaching and learning have changed as a result of the pandemic. We invite you to contribute your photos, screenshots, social media posts, videos and stories. Years from now, students, faculty, and staff will be able to learn about our daily experiences and how we adapted during this crisis.

Examples of what to submit:

  • screenshots of social media posts
  • videos or recordings of events and performances
  • photos of your home workspace
  • photos from your community 
  • screenshots of virtual meetings 
  • journal entries (written, audio, or video) documenting your experience

To submit to the Archives, please use the The University of Scranton COVID-19 Archive form.  If you have questions about how to contribute, please contact Digital Services Librarian Colleen Farry at colleen.farry@scranton.edu.

Contribute Non-Digital Materials

If you would like to share your experience of the COVID-19 crisis by submitting physical materials, please print out the submission form and send it with your materials to the University Archives. If you have any questions, please contact Special Collections Librarian Michael Knies at archives@scranton.edu

COVID-19 Royal Experience Archive
University Archives 
Weinberg Memorial Library
Linden & Monroe
Scranton, PA 18510

Job Opportunity: Library Metadata Specialist, Weinberg Memorial Library at The University of Scranton

We invite applications for a part-time Library Metadata Specialist. This position supports the work of the Special Collections Librarian, the Digital Services Librarian, and the Cataloging and Metadata Librarian, in the coordinated cataloging, description, and record-keeping necessary to the preservation, accessibility, and findability of University Archives and Special Collections materials. Working across varied Library information systems, this position creates, maintains, and enhances descriptive, administrative, structural, and preservation metadata of various types for materials of diverse formats.

Essential Duties:
– Creates, maintains, and enhances descriptive, administrative, structural, rights, and preservation metadata for digital objects, following Digital Services, Special Collections, and Cataloging procedures and standards
– Manages implementation of local controlled vocabularies and authority records, following existing standards and schemas where available
– Ensures consistency and integration of descriptive information and records across Library systems, including the catalog, digital asset management system, digital preservation repository, web archiving platform, and local databases
– Assists Digital Services Librarian with ongoing evaluation and implementation of emerging metadata practices, such as linked data
– Collaborates with Special Collections Librarian, Digital Services Librarian, and Cataloging and Metadata Librarian to develop, implement, and maintain project management practices, including workflow, documentation, project tracking, and assessment
– Sorts, arranges, and classifies materials such as correspondence, clippings, and other personal papers in accordance with archival procedures and arrangements for permanent storage. Weeds unprocessed documents for duplicates and unnecessary materials. Boxes and shelves Special Collections materials
– Works with others to create and maintain accession records, inventories and finding aids for born digital and physical materials present in University Archives and Special Collections accessions
– Provides Reference Services and responds to patron inquiries, including digitization of material, regarding University Archives, Special Collections, and Digital Collections materials, working in collaboration with the Special Collections Assistant and Digital Services Assistant
– Curates, prepares, and mounts exhibits in coordination with the Special Collections Librarian

Additional Skills Required:
– Knowledge of library and archival procedures
– Ability to manage multiple projects with different deadlines
– Excellent oral and written communication, record-keeping, and instructional skills
– Ability to perform repetitive, detail-oriented tasks and work independently in an isolated environment
– Must be able to lift at least 30 lbs., climb a step-stool, and be tolerant of different environmental conditions
– Must be able to respect, support and contribute to the University’s Catholic and Jesuit mission

Education and Job Experience Requirements:
Must possess a Bachelor’s degree. A graduate degree in archives, public history, digital humanities or an ALA-accredited master’s degree in library or information science is preferred. Four (4) months cataloging or archival experience and/or classwork is required. Preferred experience: Management/supervisory experience; Familiarity with software and tools related to digital asset management; Familiarity with standards and best practices for cataloging and metadata.

This position will be 17.5 hours per week scheduled Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. from September through May (9 months per year).

Interested applicants must apply online at https://universityofscrantonjobs.com. Please provide a resume, cover letter, and a list of three (3) references which include contact information. Review of applications will begin on January 6, 2020. The position will remain open until filled.


The University is a Catholic and Jesuit University animated by the spiritual vision and the tradition of excellence characteristic of the Society of Jesus and those who share in its way of proceeding. The University is a community dedicated to the freedom of inquiry and personal development fundamental to the growth in wisdom and integrity of all who share it its life. As a Catholic and Jesuit institution of nearly 4,000 undergraduate and more than 1,500 graduate students, The University of Scranton delivers a meaningful education that challenges its students morally, spiritually, and intellectually.

The University of Scranton is committed to providing a safe and nondiscriminatory employment and educational environment. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, age, veteran status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or other status protected by law. Sexual harassment, including sexual violence, is a form of sex discrimination prohibited by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational, extracurricular, athletic, or other programs or in the context of employment. The University of Scranton is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Educator. Veterans, minority persons, women, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Seniors: Vote for Teacher of the Year

2019 University of Scranton Teacher of the Year Award

Each year the Graduating Senior Class selects its “Teacher of the Year.” Beginning Friday, April 12th, please vote for the full-time faculty member who you believe best exhibits the following characteristics:

  • Maintains the highest standards of academic excellence and fairness.
  • Inspires interest in the discipline through personal enthusiasm and dedication.
  • Is consistently effective in communication.
  • Is available outside of the classroom.

The award will be presented during Class Night on Friday, May 24, 2019.

HOW TO VOTE: Cast your electronic ballot here: www.scranton.edu/toy

WHEN TO VOTE: Voting will be open from Friday, April 12, 9:00 a.m. to Wednesday, April 17, 4:00 p.m.

INFORMATION: For further information please contact Aileen McHale, Center for Teaching & Learning Excellence, aileen.mchale@scranton.edu.

Your Vote Counts!
Remember a Faculty Member Whose Teaching Has Inspired You

(Posted on behalf of our CTLE colleagues)

Job Posting: Special Collections Assistant

The University of Scranton is currently accepting applications for a full-time Special Collections Assistant.

The Special Collections Assistant aids the Special Collections Librarian in the management of Special Collections and University Archives. The Special Collections Assistant performs cataloging and descriptive work with rare book, manuscript and archival collections; responds to research questions; and supervises student workers. The Special Collections Assistant participates in project planning and undertakes digitization and collection management projects and the creation and installation of exhibits in collaboration with the Special Collections Librarian and/or other library personnel. The Special Collections Assistant participates in relevant library committees and projects and helps manage the Special Collections social media presence in collaboration with the Special Collections Librarian.

Qualifications: A bachelor’s degree is required. A graduate degree in archives, public history, digital humanities or an ALA-accredited master’s degree in library or information science is preferred. One year of library, cataloging, or special collections/archival experience is required. Supervisory experience is preferred.

For a complete job description, please visit https://universityofscrantonjobs.com.
Posting Number: S0199P
Title: Special Collections Assistant

Applicants must apply online at https://universityofscrantonjobs.com and include a resume, cover letter, and contact information for three professional references. The position will remain open until filled, but applications will be reviewed beginning July 10, 2018.

The University of Scranton is committed to providing a safe and nondiscriminatory employment and educational environment. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, age, veteran status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or other status protected by law. Sexual harassment, including sexual violence, is a form of sex discrimination prohibited by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational, extracurricular, athletic, or other programs or in the context of employment. The University of Scranton is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Educator. Veterans, minority persons, women, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Spotlight on Student Worker Maria Revueltas

Maria Revueltas, from Brooklyn, NY, is a senior Business Administration major with a minor in English. Maria has worked in the University Archives and McHugh Special Collections since the spring semester of her freshman year in 2015. Over the past three years, Maria has helped preserve thousands of photographic negatives from the Terry and Paula Connors Collection that document the history of The University of Scranton and the larger Scranton community. While working with these archival photos, Maria loved learning something new about the University’s history every day.

Born in Colombia, Maria moved to the United States when she was nine years old. Maria is an active member of the campus community and serves on the stage crew in the Liva Arts Company. This student-run drama club produces two musicals annually, and they are currently working on a production of “Legally Blonde” the musical. Maria’s involvement with the Liva Arts Company came out of her love of Broadway. Some of her favorite shows include “Hamilton,” “Dear Evan Hansen,” and “Wicked.” Maria also has a great interest in the film industry, and would love to apply her business education to a position at a film production company in the future.

Thank you, Maria! Best wishes with all of your future endeavors!