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An Employer's Guide to Equal Pay

Magdalene Chan, Science, Industry and Business Library — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 07:23:38 -0400

In addressing the Equal Pay Gap, the Women's Bureau of the U.S. Department of Labor recently released two guides on Equal Pay, A guide to Women's Equal Pay Rights and An Employer's Guide to Equal Pay. These guides are also published in four additional languages: Spanish, Chinese, Vietnamese and French, to meet the diverse needs of today's workforce.

The second guide, An Employer's Guide to Equal Pay breaks down the five major federal laws addressing equal pay and compensation. It also highlights tips for employers to review pay practices and where to go for help. The following information is excerpted from this guide.

Major Laws Affecting Equal Pay

There are five major federal laws addressing equal pay and compensation.

Under the Equal Pay Act, all employers must pay equal wages to women and men in the same establishment for performing substantially equal work.
Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VII) prohibits employers with at least 15 workers from discriminating against their employees on the basis of their race, color, religion, sex or national origin in all terms and conditions of their employment, including pay. Both the Equal Pay Act and Title VII are enforced by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC).
The Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act of 2009 clarifies that each paycheck containing discriminatory compensation is actionable under Title VII.
Executive Order 11246 prohibits federal contractors, federally-assisted construction contractors and subcontractors from discriminating in employment decisions, including compensation, on the basis of race, color, religion, sex or national origin, when these entities' contracts or subcontracts exceed $10,000.
The National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) protects the rights of most private sector employees to join together, with or without a union, to improve their wages and working conditions.

Reviewing Your Pay Practices

Listen to what your managers and employees are saying.
Look at whether and how you monitor your pay practices.
Increase transparency in compensation:

You may want to consider an open pay policy. An open pay policy allows workers to know how much their colleagues are earning. Such a policy can stop speculation about pay—workers will know they are being paid fairly.
Make it clear that top performers are rewarded, which creates an incentive to work harder.
Stop meritless complaints about unequal pay.
Identify pay disparities so they can be fixed.

There is no one correct way to conduct an appropriate evaluation of compensation practices for potential discrimination. Achieving legal compliance and a truly fair and equitable compensation system cannot be reduced to a checklist. You can obtain further compliance assistance from the resources listed below.

For more information on Equal Pay, please visit Job Search Central at 188 Madison Avenue and 34th Street.

A Guide to Women's Equal Pay Rights

Magdalene Chan, Science, Industry and Business Library — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 06:41:32 -0400

The Women’s Bureau of the U.S. Department of Labor recently released two guides on Equal Pay, A Guide to Women’s Equal Pay Rights and An Employer’s Guide to Equal Pay. These guides are also published in four additional languages: Spanish, Chinese, Vietnamese and French, to meet the diverse needs of today’s workforce.

A Guide to Women's Equal Pay Rights is designed to help working women understand their rights under certain laws that govern equal pay and compenstion. The following information is excerpted from this guide.

Know Your Rights

Women are legally entitled to equal employment opportunities, including the right to earn a paycheck that is free from unlawful bias, and, in many cases, the right to discuss their pay with colleagues.

What are my equal pay and compensation rights under federal law?

Men and women must be paid equal wages if they perform substantially the same work under the Equal Pay Act.
Your employer cannot discriminate against you on the basis of your race, color, religion, sex or national origin in any terms or conditions of your employment, including compensation, hours and benefits.
If you have received an unfair paycheck within the last 180 days, you can file discrimination charge with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC).
If you work for a federal contractor, Executive Order (EO) 11246 prohibits your employer from discriminating in employment decisions, including compensation, on the basis of race, color, religion, sex or national origin
Most private sector employees have the right to join together, with or without a union, to improve their wages and working conditions under the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA).

What can you do if you think you’re experiencing compensation discrimination?

Try to resolve the situation informally, such as meeting with your supervisor to discuss your concern.
Educate yourself about your rights
Ensure that you keep accurate records.
Check with your state or local agency that administers state or local anti-discrimination laws.
Obtain legal assistance, if necessary.

You can obtain further assistance from the resources below:

For more information on women's equal pay rights, please visit Job Search Central at 188 Madison Avenue and 34th Street.

New Business Bestsellers: April 2013

Kenneth Johnson, Science, Industry and Business Library — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 11:45:01 -0400

Here is a selection of books new to The New York Times list of Business Best Sellers published in the Business Section print edition Sunday, April 7, as well as two books reviewed in the Mutual Funds Reports special section that day. Plus, a quick look at the Nielsen BookScan listing in the April 5th edition of the Wall Street Journal shows some titles new to this column. Enjoy!

Each title is noted with its ranking. Click on any of the titles below and place a hold to request the item. Remember to update your contact information (phone number or e-mail address), so you are notified when the book arrives for you at your local library. Don't have a library card yet? It's simple! Find out how to get one.

New York Times

Lean In: Women, Work, and the Will to Lead, by Sheryl Sandberg (NYT 1) - Also available in CD Audio Book and E-Book formats

Salt Sugar Fat: How the Food Giants Hooked Us, by Michael Moss (NYT 2) - Also available in CD Audio Book and E-Book formats

Earn the Right to Win: How Success in Any Field Starts with Superior Preparation, by Tom Coughlin and David Fisher (NYT 4, WSJ 9)

The Duck Commander Family: How Faith, Family, and Ducks Created A Dynasty, by Willie Robertson and Korie Robertson with Mark Schlabach (NYT 5)

Decisive: How to Make Better Choices in Life and Work, by Chip Heath and Dan Heath (NYT 6, WSJ 1) - Also available in CD Audio Book and E-Audio formats

The Lean Entrepreneur: How Today's Entrepreneurs Use Continuous Innovation to Create Radically Successful Businesses, by Brant Cooper and Patrick Vlaskovits (NYT 10) (Coming soon to NYPL)

Nothing to Lose, Everything to Gain: How I Went from Gang Member to Multimillionaire Entrepreneur, by Ryan Blair with Don Yaeger (NYT Paperback 1)

From the Mutual Funds Reports Supplement:

Financial Independence (Getting to Point X): An Advisor's Guide to Comprehensive Wealth Management, by John J. Vento

The M Word: The Money Talk Every Family Needs to Have about Wealth and Their Financial Future, by Lori R. Sackler with Toddi Gunter (Coming soon to NYPL)

Wall Street Journal

The Power of Consistency, by Weldon Long (WSJ 2) (Coming soon to NYPL)

Contagious: Why Things Catch On, by Jonah Berger (WSJ 4)

The ONE Thing: The Surprisingly Simple Truth Behind Extraordinary Results, by Gary Keller with Jay Papasan (WSJ 6)

The Power of Negative Thinking: An Unconventional Approach to Achieving Positive Results, by Bob Knight with Bot Hammel (WSJ 10)

Closing the Equal Pay Gap: 50 Years and Counting

Magdalene Chan, Science, Industry and Business Library — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 09:14:57 -0400

President Barack Obama officially declared Tuesday, April 9, 2013 as National Equal Pay Day. In a statement issued Monday, April 8, Obama said, "Women, who make up nearly half of our nation's workforce, face a pay gap that means they earn 23 percent less on average than men do. This disparity is even greater for African-American women and Latinas. On National Equal Pay Day, we recognize this injustice by marking how far into the new year women have to work just to make what men did in the previous one."

Latifa Lyles, acting director of the Labor Department's Women's Bureau, in her official blog of the U.S. Department of Labor, "Closing the Equal Pay Gap: 50 Years and Counting," stated, "In 2013, 50 years after the signing of the Equal Pay Act—the true parity is still elusive even though women currently make up nearly half of the workforce… For millions of working women, the gap means less income to pay for necessities like housing, clothes and food. It's less income to pay for their children's education. And it's less to go toward retirement. All of these reasons make equal pay more than just a women's issue; it impacts families, communities—the whole economy."

Latifa Lyles in her blog invites the public to join her for a Web chat this Friday, April 12, at 1 p.m. EDT to learn more about steps to close the pay gap taken by the department's Women's Bureau and its Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs. The department's chief economist, Dr. Jennifer Hunt, also will be able to answer questions about current statistics and the gap's economic impact.

You can also learn about Women in the Labor Force from the February 2013 Report of the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

For more information on Equal Pay Gap, please visit Job Search Central at 188 Madison Avenue and 34th Street.

LINK: Leveraging Innovations and our Neighborhoods in the Knowledge Economy

Magdalene Chan, Science, Industry and Business Library — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 12:31:36 -0400

As the nation is going through an education reform to Race to the Top and Educate to Innovate, Mayor Bloomberg of the Big Apple is following suit in developing education programs inline with the national policy in general and meeting the education and employment needs of the New Yorkers in particular.

Besides developing Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) programs in the public school system and higher education, Mayor Bloomberg is ensuring that all New Yorkers have the opportunity to succeed in the knowledge economy by building bridges to enable low-income New Yorkers to secure jobs in growing sectors that are critical to New York City's 21st century economy.

On March 25, 2013, Mayor Bloomberg and the New York City Economic Development Corporation announced the LINK (Leveraging Innovations and our Neighborhoods in the Knowledge Economy) Initiative, eight new programs designed to connect low-income New Yorkers with opportunities in the city's knowledge economy.

According to Mayor Bloomberg's office that these eight programs are designed to strengthen the skills and employability of low income New Yorkers and to foster business activity that provides employment opportunities for those with less formal training, helping to alleviate key challenges that prevent many from moving up the economic ladder.

The New York City Economic Development Corporation is working with partners, including Human Resources Administration, the Center for Economic Opportunity and Small Business Services in implementing pilots of eight initiatives which serve to better connect the city's low-income residents with emerging opportunities.

LEAP, The "Learn as you Earn" Advancement Program: Seeks to increase the employability of Associate's degree and Certificate program candidates in the knowledge economy through paid work experience combined with workplace-relevant classroom learning. The program will focus on in-demand occupations and will seek to improve graduation/completion rates at community colleges. For example: A student working on their Certificate or Associate's degree in healthcare IT at CUNY's New York City College of Technology would get a paid internship (by the employer) at a technology company or financial services firm rather than working in a field unrelated to their area of study.

Immigrant Bridge Program: A program to increase the earnings potential of unemployed or underemployed, foreign-trained immigrants with advanced degrees and in-demand skills (e.g., accounting, engineering, medicine), by helping them create individualized career plans, providing them with soft skills training, and assisting with the job search process. Participants also have access to a microloan opportunity to receive $1,000–$10,000 loans for educational and/or general personal expenses incurred while pursuing a higher-paid, technical job. For example: A doctor with a degree from the Dominican Republic working in a service job would be able to complete the program and be employed as a medical researcher or radiologist, potentially earning $15,000 to $30,000 more per year.

DigitalWork NYC: Targets young adults ages 16-26 who are neither in school nor working to increase awareness of online work opportunities that allow participants to earn money completing digital tasks (e.g., transcription, image tagging, etc.), build an employment history, and create a pathway to digital employment. For example: A young adult currently not attending school or working could complete the program and develop a resume demonstrating proficiency in Microsoft Office as well as work history in the field. This now makes it more likely that the individual will find a job or internship in the technology field.

Jobs and Economic Mobility Track in NYC BigApps: Aims to create innovative "apps" to improve the lives of disadvantaged New Yorkers via technology platforms. The program will initially focus on the development of mobile applications relating to workforce opportunities (e.g., job listings) and worker support services (e.g., childcare, healthcare, transit, etc.).For example: This program will create apps that could assist a young adult looking to work in hospitality find a job in the field within a 30-minute subway ride. The program could also lead to an app that would find accommodating daycare facilities for parents looking to begin working.

NYC Business Innovation Challenge: A five-borough, dual-round competition that challenges businesses, service-providers and community groups to unlock the potential in NYC's workforce and neighborhoods by incentivizing businesses to invest in their employees. For example: A business could submit an idea to train their workers or provide ESL courses to help the workers become managers.

Vacant Lot Activation Program: Will put long-term vacant city-owned land to productive use through a variety of alternative and temporary uses. The pilot will focus on an area in Brownsville and East New York. For example: A long vacant lot in East New York could house a pop-up store in the fall, which would bring jobs to the neighborhood and help a retailer test a new market.

PROGRESS Networks: Develops consortia of small- to medium-sized business enterprises to leverage economies of scale so as to lower the cost of doing business or investing in workers. Lower costs and/or higher revenues will allow firms to provide enhanced worker benefits and services and hire more workers. For example: A Chamber of Commerce or BID could bring its members together and create a purchasing network where they can pool their buying power. These entities could purchase training for their employees or goods and services at a lower cost, thereby investing in their workers, and improving their bottom line by investing those savings into their business, leading to future growth and the hiring of more workers.

LIFT Entrepreneurship: Supports low-income entrepreneurs as they start and grow businesses by providing business incubator space, technical support, access to loans, and partnerships with local anchor institutions. The first of two LIFT sites will be located in the Norwood/Fordham area in the Bronx. For example: the program will work with local residents in the Bronx to expand their existing businesses or help individuals with business plans designed to assist these local businesses.

The above information is an announcement from the Mayor's office. Please stay tuned for further development of these programs.

For more information on free job training, please visit Job Search Central at 188 Madison Avenue and 34th Street.

New Plant Patent Color Images at SIBL: Through March 26, 2013

Kenneth Johnson, Science, Industry and Business Library — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 11:59:05 -0400

Here are scans of the color plates of U.S. Plant Patents received at SIBL for the weeks of March 5, 12, 19 and 26, 2013.

Plant Patent plates for 2012 and 2013 have been listed, with links, in the table posted here.

As before, please be careful in using these — they're really not appropriate to use for prior art or other similar searches. Otherwise, please enjoy!

United States Plant Patents: Patents Published March 5, 2013; Nos. PP23442-PP23454

Date Patent Number Inventor Title Text Color Image March 5, 2013 PP23442 Maillard et al. Nectarine tree named 'NECTARTIC' USPTO PP23442 March 5, 2013 PP23443 Okie Peach tree named 'Candy Cane' USPTO PP23443 March 5, 2013 PP23444 Donahue Lantana plant named 'ELEGET' USPTO PP23444 March 5, 2013 PP23445 Lommerse Dahlia plant named 'LOMBALDEEP' USPTO PP23445 March 5, 2013 PP23446 Vlielander Kalanchoe plant named 'Ficalanhawn' USPTO PP23446 March 5, 2013 PP23447 Booth et al. Begonia plant named 'BROTHGLOW' USPTO PP23447 March 5, 2013 PP23448 Deng et al. Gerbera plant named 'UFGE 7032' USPTO PP23448 March 5, 2013 PP23449 Barends Osteospermum plant named 'Fidostnanoyel' USPTO PP23449 March 5, 2013 PP23450 Larsen Osteospermum plant named 'Sunost1103' USPTO PP23450 March 5, 2013 PP23451 Saul Alternanthera plant named 'Mimosa' USPTO PP23451 March 5, 2013 PP23452 Nishikawa Delosperma plant 'Jewel of Desert Rosequartz' USPTO PP23452 March 5, 2013 PP23453 Nishikawa Delosperma plant named 'Jewel of Desert Ruby' USPTO PP23453 March 5, 2013 PP23454 Oliver Heuchera plant named 'Dark Chocolate' USPTO PP23454

United States Plant Patents: Patents Published March 12, 2013; Nos. PP23455-PP23474

Date Patent Number Inventor Title Text Color Image March 12, 2013 PP23455 Carruth et al. Grandiflora rose plant named 'WEKfunk' USPTO PP23455 March 12, 2013 PP23456 Zlesak Polyantha rose plant named 'ZLECharlie' USPTO PP23456 March 12, 2013 PP23457 Renault Actinidia deliciosa plant named 'Renact' USPTO PP23457 March 12, 2013 PP23458 Maillard et al. Nectarine tree named 'NECTARBONDANT' USPTO PP23458 March 12, 2013 PP23459 Stewart et al. Strawberry plant named 'DrisStrawTwentyEight' USPTO PP23459 March 12, 2013 PP23460 Hooper Cornus plant named 'Golden Wedding' USPTO PP23460 March 12, 2013 PP23461 Valin Buddleja plant named 'TOBUD0615' USPTO PP23461 March 12, 2013 PP23462 Valin Buddleja plant named 'TOBUD0703' USPTO PP23462 March 12, 2013 PP23463 Valin Buddleja plant named 'TOBUD0802' USPTO PP23463 March 12, 2013 PP23464 Valin Buddleja plant named 'TOBUD072' USPTO PP23464 March 12, 2013 PP23465 Arts Hydrangea plant named 'Avantgarde' USPTO PP23465 March 12, 2013 PP23466 Zwetzig Hibiscus plant named: 'Little Prince' USPTO PP23466 March 12, 2013 PP23467 Pieters Chrysanthemum plant named 'Amora Pink' USPTO PP23467 March 12, 2013 PP23468 Koppe Begonia plant named 'KRBELIF01' USPTO PP23468 March 12, 2013 PP23469 Dummen Scaevola plant named 'Duescalbu' USPTO PP23469 March 12, 2013 PP23470 Klemm et al. Calibrachoa plant named 'KLECA09210' USPTO PP23470 March 12, 2013 PP23471 Nishikawa Delosperma plant named 'Jewel of Desert Garnet' USPTO PP23471 March 12, 2013 PP23472 Blom Echinacea plant named 'White Double Delight' USPTO PP23472 March 12, 2013 PP23473 Blom Echinacea plant named 'Guava Ice' USPTO PP23473 March 12, 2013 PP23474 Leue Heuchera plant named 'Maroon Blush' USPTO PP23474

United States Plant Patents: Patents Published March 19, 2013; Nos. PP23475-PP23494

Date Patent Number Inventor Title Text Color Image March 19, 2013 PP23475 Bedard Hybrid tea rose plant named 'WEKmemolo' USPTO PP23475 March 19, 2013 PP23476 Carruth Hybrid tea rose plant named 'WEKmerewby' USPTO PP23476 March 19, 2013 PP23477 Hamilton et al. Raspberry plant named 'DrisRaspThree' USPTO PP23477 March 19, 2013 PP23478 Chimenti Grape plant named 'chimenti globe' USPTO PP23478 March 19, 2013 PP23479 Striem et al. Grapevine plant named 'Sugraforty' USPTO PP23479 March 19, 2013 PP23480 Striem et al. Grapevine plant named 'Sugrafortyone' USPTO PP23480 March 19, 2013 PP23481 van Opstal Pieris plant named 'Opstal 10' USPTO PP23481 March 19, 2013 PP23482 Probst Physostegia plant named 'Pink Manners' USPTO PP23482 March 19, 2013 PP23483 Hurd Dianthus plant named 'Fire and Ice' USPTO PP23483 March 19, 2013 PP23484 Blom Chrysanthemum plant named 'Zanmuflaminpine' USPTO PP23484 March 19, 2013 PP23485 Beekenkamp Dahlia plant named 'Bkdapdp' USPTO PP23485 March 19, 2013 PP23486 Beekenkamp Dahlia plant named 'Bkdars' USPTO PP23486 March 19, 2013 PP23487 Beekenkamp Dahlia plant named 'Bkdaor' USPTO PP23487 March 19, 2013 PP23488 Deng et al. Gerbera plant named 'UFGE 7015' USPTO PP23488 March 19, 2013 PP23489 Baldwin Miscanthus plant named 'MSU-MFL1' USPTO PP23489 March 19, 2013 PP23490 MacKenzie Campanula plant named 'Nonor' USPTO PP23490 March 19, 2013 PP23491 Nishikawa Delosperma plant named 'Jewel of Desert Moon Stone' USPTO PP23491 March 19, 2013 PP23492 Nishikawa Delosperma plant named 'Jewel of Desert Topaz' USPTO PP23492 March 19, 2013 PP23493 Blom Echinacea plant named 'Southern Belle' USPTO PP23493 March 19, 2013 PP23494 Lintott et al. Gaillardia plant named 'FANFARE BLAZE' USPTO PP23494

United States Plant Patents: Patents Published March 26, 2013; Nos. PP23495-PP23505

Date Patent Number Inventor Title Text Color Image March 26, 2013 PP23495 Kordes Hybrid tea rose plant named 'KORpauvio' USPTO PP23495 March 26, 2013 PP23496 Moy et al. Citrus tree named 'Gremoy47' USPTO PP23496 March 26, 2013 PP23497 Clark et al. Blackberry plant named 'Reuben' USPTO PP23497 March 26, 2013 PP23498 Podaras Buddleia plant named 'Hinebud1' USPTO PP23498 March 26, 2013 PP23499 Dirr Crapemyrtle plant named 'GAMAD VIII' USPTO PP23499 March 26, 2013 PP23500 Kawashima et al. New Guinea impatiens plant named 'SAKIMP022' USPTO PP23500 March 26, 2013 PP23501 Hammett Dahlia plant named 'Mystic Haze' USPTO PP23501 March 26, 2013 PP23502 Kristensen Osteospermum plant named 'SAKOST8181' USPTO PP23502 March 26, 2013 PP23503 Drane et al. Cordyline plant named 'Mystic Joy' USPTO PP23503 March 26, 2013 PP23504 Dahlheimer et al. Coreopsis plant named 'Dahl Baby' USPTO PP23504 March 26, 2013 PP23505 Bernabe Salvia plant named 'BLEU ARMOR' USPTO PP23505

Free Job Training for Medical Office Assistants

Magdalene Chan, Science, Industry and Business Library — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 10:59:10 -0400

The City University of New York was awarded $19.86 million through the United States Department of Labor's Trade Adjustment Assistance Community College and Career Training grant program to offer CUNY Career Path, a three–year program aimed at supporting adult students in career advancement and successful college transition, and building CUNY's capacity to serve adult workers.

Queensborough Community College receives major award from the U.S. Department of Labor for allied health career training and workforce development.

Denise Ward, Project Director and Dean for Continuing Education and Workforce Development at Queensborough Community College said, "We are thrilled to be sponsoring this unique opportunity for job-seeking New Yorkers. Well-trained and certified workers in the allied healthcare field are in demand in New York City and attainment of these skills, certifications and college degrees are a sound stepping-stone for entrée into area healthcare institutions and group doctors' office. We will be able to serve hundreds of job seekers during the next three years and hope that many displaced workers will take advantage of this essentially free offering."

Queensborough Community College is offering a Career PATH Medical Office Assistant program:

Earn 3 college credits
American Heart Association Certification
National Healthcare Association Certification

Support services available

Remedial educational programs
Career counseling
Life skills support
Job preparedness and placement
Internships

Minimum Eligibility

18 years old and up
Displaced or unemployed
New York State resident
U.S. work authorized
10th grade reading Level
High school diploma or GED
Not currently enrolled in a CUNY program
Desire to go to college (participants must take the CUNY Assessment Test)

Open House Days

Open house recruitment will be on Thursday, April 11, 2013 and Thursday, April 18, 2013, at 10 a.m. sharp, at the Chinese-American Planning Council Workforce Development Division, 165 Eldridge Street, 2nd floor New York, NY 10002.

Travel directions: Take the B, D trains to Grand Street, or take the F train to Delancy Street.

For more information, please call 212-941-0041.

The Chinese-American Planning Council, Inc., which was founded in 1965, is one of the largest non-profit providers of educational, social and community services for Asian-Americans in the U.S. As it enters the 5th decade of community service, it presents a new era of service to the world wide web community with over 70 social services and 29 locations in New York City. You can learn more about the Chinese-American Planning Council...

To learn more about CUNY Career-Path free job training programs, please visit Job Search Central at 188 Madison Avenue and 34th Street.

STEM: Good Jobs Now and for the Future

Magdalene Chan, Science, Industry and Business Library — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 13:25:49 -0400

The U.S. Department of Commerce Economics and Statistics Administration recently released a report, STEM: Good Jobs Now and for the Future (PDF), that profiles U.S. employment in the science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields.

This report is based on analysis to date from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey and Current Population Survey that provide new insights into the growing STEM workforce that is central to the U.S. economic vitality. In this report, STEM jobs are defined to include professional and technical support occupations in the fields of computer science, mathematics, engineering, and life and physical sciences.

The following is the Executive Summary of the report presented by the U.S. Department of Commerce Economics and Statistics Administration.

Science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) workers drive our nation's innovation and competitiveness by generating new ideas, new companies and new industries. However, U.S. businesses frequently voice concerns over the supply and availability of STEM workers. Over the past 10 years, growth in STEM jobs was three times as fast as growth in non-STEM jobs. STEM workers are also less likely to experience joblessness than their non-STEM counterparts. Science, technology, engineering and mathematics workers play a key role in the sustained growth and stability of the U.S. economy, and are a critical component to helping the U.S. win the future.

In 2010, there were 7.6 million STEM workers in the United States, representing about 1 in 18 workers.
STEM occupations are projected to grow by 17.0 percent from 2008 to 2018, compared to 9.8 percent growth for non-STEM occupations.
STEM workers command higher wages, earning 26 percent more than their non-STEM counterparts.
More than two-thirds of STEM workers have at least a college degree, compared to less than one-third of non-STEM workers.
STEM degree holders enjoy higher earnings, regardless of whether they work in STEM or non-STEM occupations.

Two Appendix Tables are listed at the end of the report:

Appendix Table 1. Detailed STEM occupations and Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) codes
Appendix Table 2. Detailed STEM undergraduate majors.

These two tables provide important information for students and workers to prepare good jobs now and for the future. However, STEM careers are not for everyone. Please note that business, health care and social science occuaptions and majors are not included in this report. If you are not sure what kind of career to pursue, the Job Search Central blog, Resources for Choosing a Satisfying Career, will help you make an important decision in your career development.

You can learn more about STEM occuaptions and other occuaptions from the Occupational Outlook Handbook 2013, which is a publication of the U.S. Department of Labor.

You can also learn more about this career cluster, Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics, from O*NET, the Occupational Information Network, which provides comprehensive information on key attributes and characteristics of workers and occupations, (O*NET is created for the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration by the National Center for O*NET Development).

If you want to learn more about STEM occupations and other occupations, please visit Job Search Central at 188 Madison Avenue and 34th Street.

Join Us at SIBL April 3rd for "Freedom of Information in the Drone Age"!

Kenneth Johnson, Science, Industry and Business Library — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 09:28:56 -0400

Fact: Hardly a day goes by without some discussion in the press about "drones" — unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVS).

Fact: Despite public awareness of U.S. drone programs, very little hard information has been offered to the public.

Fact: Portions of the legal and public policy justifications for implementing U.S. drone programs, as well as other documentation and information about these programs, have been only reluctantly provided to the public.

Fact: You have an opportunity to learn more about many of these and other information issues relating to the U.S. drone programs, as well as other national security information issues: April 3rd at 6:00 p.m. at the New York Public Library, Science, Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue. Our presenter, Malcolm Byrne from the National Security Archive, will offer an interesting and stimulating presentation — with discussion to follow. Please join us!

Find out More!

For People with Disabilities: A Ticket to Work

Magdalene Chan, Science, Industry and Business Library — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 12:52:12 -0400

According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, more than 13 million working-age people in the U.S. receive Social Security disability benefits; that's almost one in every 15 adults. Some may consider returning to work, but have important concerns regarding health care, cash benefits, job placement and job accommodations. The good news is that Social Security's Ticket to Work program that supports career development for people with disabilities is here to help.

The following is an overview of the Ticket to Work program and how it works from the Social Security Administration.

Overview

Social Security's Ticket to Work program supports career development for people with disabilities who want to work. Social Security disability beneficiaries 18 through 64 qualify. The Ticket program is free and voluntary and exists specifically to help people with disabilities progress toward financial self-sufficiency. The Ticket program is a good fit for people who would like to improve their earning potential and who are committed to preparing for long-term success in the workforce. Ticket to Work offers beneficiaries with disabilities improved access to meaningful employment with the help of specialized providers. If you are ready to go to work, Ticket to Work Incentives professionals are available to help you.

The career development services and support you need are unique to you. The Ticket program can connect you with a variety of free employment support services that will best serve you.

The Ticket program and Work Incentives allow you to keep your benefits while you explore employment, receive vocational rehabilitation, or gain work experience. Cash benefits often continue throughout your transition to work and are eliminated only when you maintain a level of earnings, known as Substantial Gainful Activity.

How It Works

You became eligible to participate in the Ticket to Work program when you started receiving SSDI or SSI benefits based on disability. Social Security no longer sends paper tickets in the mail, but don't worry-you don't need a paper Ticket to participate. Participation in the Ticket program is free and voluntary; If you decide to participate, you can contact any authorized provider in your area to see the services they offer are right for you. These providers, called Employment Networks (ENs), offer specialized services such as career counseling, vocational rehabilitation, and job placement and training. Feel free to talk with as many ENs as you would like to see what they have to offer! You may also receive services from your local vocational rehabilitation agency and then receive ongoing services from an EN.

Work Incentives that go with the Ticket to Work Program

Work Incentives make it possible for you to explore work while receiving health care and cash benefits; they are designed to help you succeed!

You may keep your Medicaid/Medicare while you work.
You have access to individualized support services.
You can select part-time or work-from-home alternatives to help you reach your goal of financial independence.
You can try work with confidence, knowing your benefits continue during your transition period.

The Ticket to Work program is just one of many Work Incentives available to you. When you assign your Ticket to an Employment Network, you are eligible for several Work Incentives:

Trial Work Period (TWP) for SSDI recipients only.

The TWP allows you to test your ability to work for at least nine months. During your TWP, you will receive full SSDI benefits no matter how much you earn as long as your work activity is reported and you have a disabling impairment.

Expedited Reinstatement (EXR) for SSDI and SSI recipients

If your benefits stopped because of your earnings level, you can request to have your benefits reinstated without having to complete a new application. While Social Security determines your benefits reinstatement, you are eligible to receive temporary benefits for up to six months.

Protection from Medical Continuing Disability Reviews (CDR) for SSDI and SSI recipients

You will not have to undergo a medical continuing disability review (CDR) while you are participating in the Ticket to Work program.

One of the best ways to learn more about Work Incentives including the Ticket to Work program is to attend a free Work Incentives Seminar Event (WISER) online webinar. The Ticket to Work program hosts an accessible online event for you and your family to learn about Work Incentives, including Ticket to work. You can join a webinar on the fourth Wednesday of each month. Register online or call 1-866-968-7842 (V) or 1-866 -833-2967 (TTY)

If you want to learn more about Social Security's Ticket to Work program, please visit Job Search Central at 188 Madison Avenue and 34th Street.

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce: Hiring Our Heroes Job Fair

Magdalene Chan, Science, Industry and Business Library — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 08:02:35 -0400

Hiring Our Heroes, a program of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, was launched in March 2011 as a nationwide initiative to help veterans and military spouses find meaningful employment working with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce's network of 1600 state and local chambers and other strategic partners for the public, private, and non-profit sectors. Visit the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation site to learn more.

The following information is from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation:

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce's Hiring Our Heroes Job Fair, sponsored by Capital One and Toyota, will take place on March 27, 2013, at the 69th Regiment Armory. This fair is a unique FREE hiring fair for employers and members of our military community — veterans, active duty servicemembers, members of the guard and reserves, and military spouse job seekers.

Job seekers are encouraged to show up early. From 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m., we will be raffling off (5) $100 Banana Republic Gift cards and (5) Google Chromebooks (MSRP $249) to all of the early-bird job seekers at 6:45 a.m. and 7:30 a.m. You must come before 7:30 a.m. to be eligible to win. We will also have a number of exciting tools, including a “Personal Branding” Resume Builder available for all job seekers to use. NBC’s Today Show and WNBC will be covering the hiring fair live starting at 6:00 a.m.

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce 's Hiring Our Heroes event is sponsored by Capital One and Toyota and co-sponsored locally by the New York National Guard, Manhattan Chamber of Commerce, NYS Department of Labor, NYC Department of Small Business Services, the Employer Support of the Guard & Reserve (ESGR), the U. S. Department of Labor's Veterans Employment and Training Service (DOL VETS), U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, The American Legion, and NBC News.

March 27, 2013

Registration opens at 6:00 a.m.
8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
69th Regiment Armory
68 Lexington Avenue
New York, NY 10010
For more information: Please contact: CSM (Ret) Robert VanPelt, at Robert.w.vanpelt@us.army.mil or 518-786-4605.

Registration

Not accepting Educational Institutions registration at this time.
If you need assistance registering, please contact us at hiringourheroes@uschamber.com or 202-463-5807.

Event Flyer (PDF)

Employer List as of 22 February (PDF)

New York City Employment Workshop - GE Veterans Network Transition Assistance Program

The employment workshop consists of a classroom session followed by GE's own veteran employees conducting one-on-one mentoring sessions with all pre-registered participants. Mentoring sessions focus on resume building, resume writing, and interviewing techniques for all job-seeking veteran and service member participants.

Interested candidates must complete the FREE electronic pre-registration in order to participate. A maximum of 50 participants will be accepted for the full workshop. Once the pre-registered candidates have their coaching sessions, the opportunity may be available for “walk ins” to have a coaching session through the end of the Fair (depending on availability). Please sign up here.

Online Tools for Veterans and Spouses

Hiring Our Heroes has launched an online partnership with Military.com to complement our face to face hiring fair efforts across the country. Veterans can get help writing resumes and interview tips; translating military skills, experience, and training into related civilian careers; and finding current lists of employment opportunities with military-friendly employers. More information.

If you want to learn more about the U.S. Chamber of Commerce's Hiring our Heroes Job Fair, please visit Job Search Central at 188 Madison Avenue and 34th Street.

The Sound of Trade: MondoMusica New York 2013

Kenneth Johnson, Science, Industry and Business Library — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 07:29:56 -0400

Today I'm going to write about trade shows. I'm going to use as an example the recent trade show/exhibition for the violin (really, string instrument) trade, MondoMusica New York 2013.

What are Trade Shows? The name says it all. Businesses and businesspeople getting together at an event organized for the chance to network, display their wares, buy and sell — to each other and, possibly, the public.

How do you find out about trade shows? Good sources would be Trade Journals and Directories. Some directory titles:

Association Meeting & Event Planners: Call Number *R-SIBL AS6 .N34
Directory of Business Information Resources: *R-SIBL HD2425.D46 (at the B. Altman Reference Desk)
Trade Shows Worldwide: Call Number *R-SIBL T394.T723 (Electronic Version available from home with a library card)

And, of course, you can use your favorite search engine!

The Sound of Trade - Beyond Cacophony: However much you may like the sound of the string section of an orchestra, when those players are left to their own devices some really astonishing sounds will ensue. Notwithstanding the Strad and Guarnerius in the first display cases you see entering MondoMusica, you can't help but hear this as a place where the devil let loose a thousand Paganinis (or would be's). But I'll be brave — I've come here to explore, urged to do so by my friend, entrepreneur Clarie Stefani (Volute Service International), one of the folks who organized this event.

The Trade of Violins: Violins are the sum of many parts. Violin-making craftspeople may do all of the carving and assembly independently, but they still depend on other businesses — suppliers of woods, tools, ingredients for varnish, fittings (pegs and tailpieces), strings. And then there's BFE (buyer furnished equipment) — cases, rosin, "shoulder-rests," new strings, etc. And bows — a whole new set of maker/craftspeople and their suppliers. Plus, how do these violins and bows get to market? Notable in almost the entire "industry" is the preponderance of small businesses; from the one-person violin maker's shop to the many retailers, wholesalers and manufacturers of BFE it's an entrepreneur's world!

Using MondoMusica as an exemplar of a trade show, what kinds of businesses do we discover here? Well, in no particular order:

Retail String Instrument Dealers: Most of us buy retail. While you can sometimes deal directly with a maker (as I did with Jason Viseltear for my viola), as in almost any "consumer product" the retailer offers extensive value-added services. Representative here would be Reed Yeboah Fine Violins (disclosure: I got my violin — made by Todd Goldenberg — from them, and they also show instruments by Jason Viseltear, who had a cello at their booth at MondoMusica). There are many more listed on the exhibitors page; they form a substantial portion of the show exhibitors.

Instrument Makers: Both Jason and Todd were at the show (I was pleased to meet Todd for the first time there), represented by dealers. But others of their colleagues had their own booths (or shared): old acquaintances such as Andrea Hoffman-Simmel and Guy Rabut. A new acquaintance, Gabriela Guadalajara, who makes viols and violins in Harlem. And a multitude of skilled makers from France, Italy and many other countries.

Wholesalers and Distributors: Is that a future violin back over there, incandescent, on the floor in front of Tone Wood International Srl Cremona? Certainly not just a slab of wood for the weekend hobbyist! Looking closer at their booth and others you can see wood for violins as well as fittings — beautiful and of the finest quality — as well as many other string instrument-related products.

Manufacturers: Cases from Bam France and Accord. Varnishes from Old Wood Colours & Varnishes S.I. and Kremer Pigments, Inc. (here in NYC!). Strings from D'Addario & Company, Inc. (on Long Island).

Trade and Professional Journals: Strings Magazine; The Strad. Quibble over these being "trade" journals, but they both include coverage of string instrument businesses.

Trade and Professional Associations: Violin Society of America; AFVBM Inc - American Federation of Violin and Bow Makers; Consorzio Liutai "A. Stradivari" - CREMONA (The Consortium of Violinmakers "Antonio Stradivari")

Some Favorite Things: A new conical instrument design from Wolfgang Stegmueller — for which he has a patent!

The Slipper (a new design for a "shoulder rest")!

For a full rundown of exhibitors, and other information about MondoMusica New York 2013 visit the website.

Ah well, I've droned on enough for now. Drones! Back with that topic a bit later!

Free Job Training: Allied Health Career Pipeline Program

Magdalene Chan, Science, Industry and Business Library — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 13:35:37 -0400

Hostos Community College's Department of Continuing Education and Professional Studies of the City University of New York (CUNY) was awarded a Health Profession Opportunity Grant (HPOG) from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Administration for Children and Families to operate an enhanced allied health training and internship program, which is to be located at Hostos' main campus in the south Bronx and the satellite campus in Upper Manhattan.

The Hostos Allied Health Career Pipeline program will train over 900 public assistance recipients and other low-income individuals over the five-year project period.

Hostos is currently recruiting for the following courses:

Patient Care Technicians (PCTs)
Community Health Workers
Pharmacy Technicians
New York State Certified Nurse Assistants (CNAs)
Health Information Technology
Hemodialysis Technicians

Eligibility Requirements

Program participation will require that you must:

Be at least 18 years of age
Pass a background check and drug screen
Have an aptitude, experience and /or strong interest in health care in allied health
Meet income eligibility requirements
Meet minimum education and English language requirements (High School Diploma/GED preferred)
Provide proof that you can legally work in the United States
Provide documentation to determine eligibility
Be able to attend, fully participate, and successfully complete all aspects of the program

Intake and Assessment

In addition to meeting the above eligibility requirements, student candidates:

Take a TABE Test in Reading and Math to meet educational levels for specific courses
Complete and submit medical and drug clearance forms
Participate in the intake conference session

For more information, please call (718) 664-2537

The Pipeline program will also offer health-career contextualized GED exam preparation for individuals who do not have a high school diploma or its equivalent. Participants will receive supportive services that include case management, childcare, transportation assistance, examination preparation courses, tutoring, enhanced career-focused internships, and job placement and retention assistance.

The emphasis of the Pipeline program is to encourage participants to focus on long-term career goals. Graduate of the Pipeline Program will receive career and academic counseling for admission to Hostos' LPN certificate and allied health career associate degree programs.

Hostos Community college is at 500 Grand Concourse, Bronx, NY 10451.

For more free job training programs, please visit Job Search Central at 188 Madison Avenue and 34th Street.

What's Next? WestlawNext: A Legal Resource for NYPL

Kenneth Johnson, Science, Industry and Business Library — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 12:57:15 -0400

Free legal resources on the Internet are great for everyone's needs. Until they aren't. So, what do you do next?

Libraries — public libraries — are for many a community the place where citizens expect to find law-related resources: Federal and State legislative and regulatory materials, and in many larger communities case law and lawyer-oriented secondary sources for those carefully researching legal issues. The move to web-based legislative, administrative and other legal resources by Federal and State governments and court systems is, of course, a trend to be welcomed. But those resources will be limited in their practicality for in-depth legal research.

At SIBL we have traditionally housed a substantial collection of legal resources for U.S. Federal and New York State law research. We have, over the years, tred warily among online resources to cover legal topics, conscious of their cost and ultimate usabilty by the public.

The time has come. It's here. The resource: WestlawNext. An adaptable, more user-friendly interface for the well-recognized Westlaw databases. It covers and updates content from the bulk of our paper format resources for U.S. Federal and New York State law as well as providing access to a selection of resources new to NYPL. You can visit us at SIBL use it.

Come join us on Thursday, March 28th at 3:15 p.m. when I will be giving an introduction to our WestlawNext database. We'll be offering an overview of the resources included in our subscription, as well as an opportunity for hands-on searching. No registration is necessary, although space and database access is limited. Can't make it? Check our SIBL class schedule for repeats.

Free Job Training in Cable Installation

Magdalene Chan, Science, Industry and Business Library — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 13:41:59 -0400

Brooklyn Workforce Innovations (BWI) helps unemployed and underemployed New Yorkers establish careers in sectors that offer good wages and opportunities for advancement.

Currently BWI offers free job training programs in four industries: telecommunications cable installation, skilled woodworking, TV and film production, and commercial driving.

Brooklyn Networks is an exciting and challenging telecommunications cable installation program that allows its students to earn an internationally recognized certificate — BICSI (Building Industry Consulting Services International) with hands-on training.

Brooklyn Networks is a 6 week intensive hands-on-training program that will help you start a career in the field of network cable installation.
Cable Technicians install the lines that run behind walls and ceilings that are hooked up to computers, telephones, security systems, A/V equipment and broadcast cable.
Job placement assistance is available so you can put your new skills to work.

To be eligible you must meet all of the following criteria:

Live in New York City & be legally eligible to work in the U.S.
21 years or older
Have a clean, valid NY State Driver's License (If you do not have one, New York Drives is another free program for you provided by Brooklyn Workforce Innovations)
Pass a drug test and be physically fit/able to lift 70 lbs
Able to attend class Monday-Friday 7:45 a.m. to 4 p.m. Classes are held on the New York City College of Technology campus
Be unemployed, have a low income or receive public assistance

BWI welcomes individuals with past criminal convictions to apply.

Brooklyn Networks graduates are trained in a custom-built lab located at New York City Technical College. Seasoned telecommunications professionals teach the course, providing both technical expertise and a "real–world" atmosphere throughout the training. To receive their certificate, students must pass rigorous written and hands-on examinations.

Brooklyn Networks graduates are certified through the internationally recognized BICSI curriculum. BICSI serves 20,000 member companies, including firms in every U.S. state and 75 countries around the world. A recent survey of 1,000 end-users of cabling systems revealed that 48% of them preferred that their technicians be BICSI certified — the highest score of any certification in the survey.

Companies employing Brooklyn Networks graduates include: Cable Vision, Cables and Chips, Netversant, New York University, Nycom, TekSystems, Time Warner Cable, and Uni-Tel technologies.

You can learn more about Brooklyn Networks by attending an orientation. You will also be given a reading and math test.

Brooklyn Networks Cable Installation Training Program is recruiting for its March class. In order to be eligible for the March class, you must attend the orientation on Tuesday, March 19 at 10 a.m. sharp (No RSVP required).

Orientations are held every Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. sharp at Brooklyn Networks for all future classes.

Brooklyn Networks is at 621 Degraw Street, Brooklyn, NY 11217.

Accessible by the R Train to Union Street. From Union Street Station go 2 blocks down 4th towards the clock tower and make a left on Degraw Street, or the 2, 3, 4, 5, N, B, D, Q Trains to Atlantic Avenue/Barclays Center. From Atlantic Avenue/Barclays Center station go 8 blocks down 4th and make a right onto Degraw Street.

For more information call 718-237-2017 ext. 149 or ext. 182.

You can learn about line installers and repairers from the Occupational Outlook Handbook 2012-2013.

The following information is important qualities of line installers and repairers from the Occupational Outlook Handbook 2012-2013:

Color vision. Workers who handle electrical wires and cables must be able to distinguish colors because the wires and cables are often color coded.
Mechanical skills. Line installers and repairers must have the knowledge and skills to repair or replace complex electrical and telecommunications lines and equipment.
Physical strength. Line installers and repairers must be strong enough to lift heavy tools, cables, and equipment on a regular basis.
Stamina. Line installers and repairers often must climb poles and work at great heights with heavy tools and equipment. Therefore, these workers must be able to be physically active for long periods without tiring.
Teamwork. Because workers often rely on their fellow crew members for the safety, teamwork is critical.
Technical skills. Line installers use sophisticated diagnostic equipment on circuit breakers, switches, and transformers. They must be familiar with electrical systems and the appropriate tools needed to fix and maintain them.
Troubleshooting skills. Line installers and repairers must be able to diagnose problems in increasingly complex electrical systems and telecommunication lines workers who drive company vehicles usually need a commercial driver's license.

If you want to learn more about line installers and repairers or other kinds of occupations please visit the Job Search Central at 188 Madison Avenue and 34th Street.

New Plant Patent Color Images at SIBL: Through February 26, 2013

Kenneth Johnson, Science, Industry and Business Library — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 11:41:45 -0400

Here are scans of the color plates of U.S. Plant Patents received at SIBL for the weeks of February 12, 19 and 26, 2013.

Plant Patent plates for 2012 and 2013 have been listed, with links, in the table posted here.

As before, please be careful in using these — they're really not appropriate to use for prior art or other similar searches. Otherwise, please enjoy!

United States Plant Patents: Patents Published February 12, 2013; Nos. PP23382-PP23394

Date Patent Number Inventor Title Text Color Image February 12, 2013 PP23382 Ferguson, et al. Strawberry plant named DrisStrawTwentyFive' USPTO PP23382 February 12, 2013 PP23383 Ferguson, et al. Strawberry plant named 'DrisStrawTwenty' USPTO PP23383 February 12, 2013 PP23384 Dunn Prunus incisa named FPMSPL USPTO PP23384 February 12, 2013 PP23385 Dirr Viburnum plant name 'PIIVIB-I' USPTO PP23385 February 12, 2013 PP23386 de Does Variety of Lantana plant named 'NEBLAN5151' USPTO PP23386 February 12, 2013 PP23387 Dirr Hydrangea paniculata plant named 'PIIHP-I' USPTO PP23387 February 12, 2013 PP23388 Klemm, et al. Osteospermum plant named 'KLEOE10179' USPTO PP23388 February 12, 2013 PP23389 Korlipara Gaillardia plant named 'Red Sun' USPTO PP23389 February 12, 2013 PP23390 Uebelhart Heloipsis plant named 'Summer Pink' USPTO PP23390 February 12, 2013 PP23391 Uebelhart Heliopsis plant named 'Summer Stripe' USPTO PP23391 February 12, 2013 PP23392 MacKenzie Sedum plant named 'Nonar' USPTO PP23392 February 12, 2013 PP23393 MacKenzie Sedum plant named 'Nonah' USPTO PP23393 February 12, 2013 PP23394 MacKenzie Sedum plant named 'Nonic' USPTO PP23394

United States Plant Patents: Patents Published February 19, 2013; Nos. PP23395-PP23415

Date Patent Number Inventor Title Text Color Image February 19, 2013 PP23395 Austin Rosa hybrida shrub named 'AUSquirk' USPTO PP23395 February 19, 2013 PP23396 Olesen Miniature rose plant named 'Poulpar068' USPTO PP23396 February 19, 2013 PP23397 Maillard, et al Nectarine tree named 'NECTATINTO' USPTO PP23397 February 19, 2013 PP23398 Cain Grapevine 'IFG Five' USPTO PP23398 February 19, 2013 PP23399 Cain Grapevine 'IFG Seven' USPTO PP23399 February 19, 2013 PP23400 Ferguson, et al. Strawberry plant named 'DrisStrawTwentySeven' USPTO PP23400 February 19, 2013 PP23401 Pullen, et al. Strawberry plant named 'DrisStrawTwentyThree' USPTO PP23401 February 19, 2013 PP23402 Petit Hemerocallis plant named 'SPd 06-08' USPTO PP23402 February 19, 2013 PP23403 Petit Hemerocallis plant named 'SPd 06-12' USPTO PP23403 February 19, 2013 PP23404 Hanes Pelargonium plant named 'PEQZ0002' USPTO PP23404 February 19, 2013 PP23405 van Kleinwee Osteospermum plant named 'OSTZ0001' USPTO PP23405 February 19, 2013 PP23406 Fitzgerald Carex plant named 'Everoro' USPTO PP23406 February 19, 2013 PP23407 Philley, et al. Bermudagrass plant named 'MSB-04-264' USPTO PP23407 February 19, 2013 PP23408 Ren Calibrachoa plant named 'Balcabpiken' USPTO PP23408 February 19, 2013 PP23409 Klemm, et al. Calibrachoa plant named 'KLECA10211' USPTO PP23409 February 19, 2013 PP23410 Uebelhart Heliopsis plant named 'Summer Green' USPTO PP23410 February 19, 2013 PP23411 MacKenzie Sedum plant named 'Nonist' USPTO PP23411 February 19, 2013 PP23412 MacKenzie Sedum plant named 'Nonal' USPTO PP23412 February 19, 2013 PP23413 MacKenzie Sedum plant named 'Noneb' USPTO PP23413 February 19, 2013 PP23414 MacKenzie Sedum plant named 'Nonag' USPTO PP23414 February 19, 2013 PP23415 MacKenzie Sedum plant named 'Nonom' USPTO PP23415

United States Plant Patents: Patents Published February 26, 2013; Nos. PP23416-PP23441

Date Patent Number Inventor Title Text Color Image February 26, 2013 PP23416 Brennan Black currant plant named 'Ben Como' USPTO PP23416 February 26, 2013 PP23417 Brennan Black currant plant named 'Ben Chaska'' USPTO PP23417 February 26, 2013 PP23418 Plunkett Apple tree named 'PLUMAC' USPTO PP23418 February 26, 2013 PP23419 Maillard et al. Nectarine tree named 'NECTARLOVE' USPTO PP23419 February 26, 2013 PP23420 Maillard et al. Nectarine tree named 'NECTARDREAM' USPTO PP23420 February 26, 2013 PP23421 Maillard et al. Nectarine tree named 'NECTARRUBY' USPTO PP23421 February 26, 2013 PP23422 Ramming et al. Grapevine denominated 'Valley Pearl' USPTO PP23422 February 26, 2013 PP23423 Champion Chinese dogwood tree named 'Losely' USPTO PP23423 February 26, 2013 PP23424 Donahue Lantana plant named 'ELEMISS' USPTO PP23424 February 26, 2013 PP23425 Werner et al. Buddleja plant named 'Miss Molly' USPTO PP23425 February 26, 2013 PP23426 Stemkens Leucanthemum plant named 'LEUZ0001' USPTO PP23426 February 26, 2013 PP23427 Pieters Chrysanthemum plant named 'Latina Pink' USPTO PP23427 February 26, 2013 PP23428 Adams, Jr. Chrysanthemum plant named 'Rustic Glow' USPTO PP23428 February 26, 2013 PP23429 Parham Chrysanthemum plant named 'Foxy Time Yellow Improved' USPTO PP23429 February 26, 2013 PP23430 Vlielander Kalanchoe plant named 'Fikalrumina' USPTO PP23430 February 26, 2013 PP23431 Vlielander Kalanchoe plant named 'Fikalrodan' USPTO PP23431 February 26, 2013 PP23432 Hanes Petunia plant named 'PEHY0004' USPTO PP23432 February 26, 2013 PP23433 Deng et al. Gerbera plant named 'UFGE 7034' USPTO PP23433 February 26, 2013 PP23434 Barends Osteospermum plant named 'Fidostnanopur' USPTO PP23434 February 26, 2013 PP23435 Barends Osteospermum plant named 'Fidostnanopibico' USPTO PP23435 February 26, 2013 PP23436 Barends Osteospermum plant named 'Fidostnanopi' USPTO PP23436 February 26, 2013 PP23437 Barends Osteospermum plant named 'Fidostnanowhi' USPTO PP23437 February 26, 2013 PP23438 van Kleinwee Osteospermum plant named 'OSTZ0002' USPTO PP23438 February 26, 2013 PP23439 Kleinwee Bidens plant named 'BIDZ0001' USPTO PP23439 February 26, 2013 PP23440 Klemm et al. Gaura plant named 'KLEGL10716' USPTO PP23440 February 26, 2013 PP23441 Trees Mimulus plant named 'Georgie Tangerine' USPTO PP23441

Free Job Training in Woodworking

Magdalene Chan, Science, Industry and Business Library — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 08:30:13 -0400

Are you an unemployed or underemployed New Yorker who has some experience or skill working with your hands? Do you have a desire for a career in a wood-related trade? If so, attend an orientation to get more information and to apply.

Brooklyn Woods is a program of Brooklyn Workforce Innovations (BWI) which helps low-income New Yorkers establish careers in different job sectors which include voice and data telecommunications cable installation, woodworking and cabinetmaking, TV and film production and commercial driving.

Brooklyn Woods trains individuals in the basics of woodworking, preparing them for entry-level jobs in woodwork and related fields. Upon successful completion of the program job placement assistance is provided.

This free 7-week, full time training course (Mon-Fri From 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.) includes instructions in:

The proper use of hand tools, power tools and woodworking machinery
An introduction to finishing and sanding, veneering, wood identification, and read shop drawings
How to cut, machine, sand and assemble a cabinet
Shop math and measurement
Comprehensive safety training including a 10-hour OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) course
Soft skills training to aid in getting and keeping employment
Job placement assistance (for successful graduates)

To be Eligible Applicants MUST:

Have minimal or some experience working with wood or as a laborer, as a carpenter's helper, in a trade or working with your hands.
Have a strong interest in working in woodworking or a related field as a career
Be unemployed or underemployed
Be able to attend class Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. for 7 weeks
Be 21 years or older
Resident of NYC; Eligible to work in the U.S.
Be physically fit/able to lift 70 lbs.
Pass an 8th grade reading test and 6th grade math test

Individuals receiving food stamps and/or with criminal justice issues are highly encouraged to apply.

Next cycle free job training in woodworking will begin in late March 2013. The next two orientations are on Wednesday, March 13th at 10 a.m. and Wednesday, March 20th at 10 a.m.

Call 718-389-3636 to confirm but you do not need to RSVP or pre-register.

Brooklyn Woods free job training in woodworking runs 5 cycles per year. Orientations are held every Wednesday at 10 a.m. for future cycles.

Please bring Photo ID and be prepared to spend about 3 hours at the facility. You will fill out an application, receive detailed information about the program, tour the state-of-the art workshop, and complete reading, math and measurement tests.

Location: 125 8th Street (Between 2nd and 3rd Avenue) in Brooklyn.

Subway: Take R Train to 9th Street or F/G Trains to 4th Avenue. Walk north on 4th Avenue to 8th Street and make a left. Walk down 8th Street, cross 3rd Avenue and continue until you see a gray metal door marked125. Ring the buzzer for Brooklyn Woods which is located on the 2nd floor.

Car drivers: please note that street parking is extremely difficult to find on 8th Street and the surrounding blocks.

For information, please contact Toby Gardner, Program Coordinator 718-389-3636 X12 or email tgardner@bwiny.org

Please note that according to the Employment Projections 2010-2020 of the Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, there is a projected rapid job growth for carpenters. Helpers and carpenters are also listed as the Fastest Growing Occuaptions.

You can learn more about woodworkers from the Occupational Outlook Handbook 2012-2013:

The following are important qualities for woodworkers from the Occupational Outlook Handbook.

Detail oriented. Woodworkers must pay attention to details to be certain that the products meet specifications and to keep themselves safe.
Dexterity. Woodworkers must make precise cuts with a variety of saws, so they need a steady hand and good hand-eye coordination.
Math skills. Knowledge of basic math and computer skills are important, particularly for those who work in manufacturing, where technology continues to advance. Woodworkers need to understand geometry to visualize how the wood pieces will fit together to make a 3-dimensional object, such as a cabinet or a piece of furniture.
Mechanical skills. Modern technology systems require woodworkers be able to use programmable devices, computers, and robots on the factory floor.
Physical strength. Woodworkers must be strong enough to lift bulky and heavy sheets of wood, such as plywood.
Stamina. The ability to endure long periods of standing and repetitious movements is crucial for woodworkers, as they often stand for extended periods when manufacturing parts and products.
Technical skills. Woodworkers must be able to understand blueprints and technical manuals for a range of products and machines.
Troubleshooting skills. To avoid unnecessary and costly waste, woodworkers must recognize mistakes during the manufacturing or finishing process.

You can also learn about carpenters from the Occupational Outlook Handbook 2012-2013.

For more information on woodworking or other kinds of occupations please visit Job Search Central at 188 Madison Avenue and 34th Street.

New Business Best Sellers: March 2013

Kenneth Johnson, Science, Industry and Business Library — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 09:28:52 -0500

Here is a selection of books new to the New York Times list of Business Best Sellers published in the print edition Sunday, March 3rd. Plus, a quick look at the Nielsen BookScan listing in the March 2nd edition of the Wall Street Journal shows some titles new to this column. Enjoy!

New York Times, March 3, 2013

Francona: The Red Sox Years, by Terry Francona and Dan Shaughnessay (NYT 1)

Hitmaker, by Tommy Mottola with Cal Fussman (NYT 2) Coming to NYPL soon!

To Sell is Human: The Surprising Truth About Moving Others, by Daniel H. Pink (NYT 3 WSJ 3)

The Soundtrack of My Life, by Clive Davis (NYT 5)

Rebooting Work: Transform How You Work in the Age of Entrepreneurship, by Maynard Webb and Carlye Adler (NYT 6)

Detroit: An American Autopsy, by Charlie LeDuff (NYT 7)

Grow Regardless, by Joe Mechlinski (NYT Paperback 3) Coming to NYPL soon!

Wall Street Journal, March 2, 2013

Conscious Capitalism: Liberating the Heroic Spirit of Business, by John Mackey and Raj Sisodia (WSJ 2)

The Challenger Sale: Taking Control of the Customer Conversation, by Matthew Dixon and Brent Adamson - Also available as an ebook (WSJ 8)

The Icarus Deception, by Seth Godin (WSJ 10) Only available as an ebook at this time.

Drones, Information and the Right to Know: FOI Day at NYPL, April 3, 2013

Kenneth Johnson, Science, Industry and Business Library — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 10:28:16 -0500

Of what concern are drones to librarians and other information professionals? I mean those drones, scions of the remote-control model airplanes of a more innocent age — now grown up and more sinister and troublesome than anyone might have predicted in their youth (or might they?)

The use of drones in the area of national security, not to mention law enforcement generally, has emerged as a hot topic recently. The topic isn't new of course. Nevertheless, the discussion has begun to heat up, with concerns expressed by some of our elected officials, among others.

And what should we librarians be concerned about here? Besides the obvious concerns raised by the secrecy, and the considerable lack of information and oversight, of various governmental programs (euphemism alert!) much in the news, there are other topics raised by the use of drones as information gatherers and the public's right to access that information.

To hear about, and discuss, some of these issues, NYPL invites you to join us on Wednesday, April 3, 2013, at 6:00 p.m. at the Science, Industry and Business Library (SIBL) for our annual presentation in honor of Freedom of Information Day. This year's guest speaker is Malcolm Byrne, Deputy Director and Director of Research at the National Security Archive based at George Washington University's Gelman Library. The title of his talk will be "Freedom of Information in the Drone Age."

Malcolm Byrne has worked at the National Security Archive since 1986, and since 1990 has supervised the research process of identifying and obtaining documentation for the Archive's collections. He currently directs the Openness in Russia and Eastern Europe Project, and the U.S.-Iran Relations Project, both of which promote multinational and multi-archival approaches to the study of recent, controversial historical events.

His co-authored/edited books include The Chronology (Warner Books, 1987), The Iran-Contra Scandal: The Declassified History (The New Press, 1993), The 1956 Hungarian Revolution: A History in Documents (CEU Press, 2002), the award-winning Mohammad Mosaddeq and the 1953 Coup in Iran (Syracuse, 2004), A Cardboard Castle? An Inside History of the Warsaw Pact, 1955-1991 (CEU Press, 2005), and most recently, Becoming Enemies: U.S.-Iran Relations and the Iran-Iraq War, 1979-1988 (Rowman & Littlefield, 2012). He is editor of the award-winning "National Security Archive Cold War Reader" series through CEU Press and co-editor of the Archive's microfiche publication series through ProQuest. His articles and book reviews have been published in the Harvard Journal of Cold War Studies, Iranian Studies, Middle East Report, Dissent, Beirut Review, The New York Times, The Washington Post, Moscow Times, and elsewhere. He has appeared frequently on national television and radio broadcasts. He is a graduate of Tufts University and earned his M.A. in Soviet studies and economics at Johns Hopkins/SAIS.

The National Security Archive was founded in 1985 by journalists and scholars to check rising government secrecy. The Archive combines a unique range of functions: investigative journalism center, research institute on international affairs, library and archive of declassified U.S. documents ("the world's largest nongovernmental collection" according to the Los Angeles Times), leading non-profit user of the U.S. Freedom of Information Act, public interest law firm, global advocate of open government, and indexer and publisher of former secrets.

USPTO Patent Examiner Recruiters at CCNY College-Wide Career Fair

Magdalene Chan, Science, Industry and Business Library — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 09:04:48 -0500

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is the Federal agency for granting U.S. patents and registering trademarks. In doing this, the USPTO fulfills the mandate of Article 1, Section 8, Clause 8, of the constitution that the Executive branch "promote the progress of science and the useful arts by securing for limited times to inventors the exclusive right to their respective disscoveries." The USPTO registers trademarks based on the Commerce Clause of the Constitution (Article 1, Section 8, Clause 3).

Under this system of protection, American industry has flourished. New products have been invented, new uses for old ones discovered, and employment opportunities created for millions of Americans. To learn more...

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The following is USPTO Patent Examiner Recruitment infomation at the City College of New York, CUNY:

From March 7-9, representatives from USPTO's Patent Corps will be at the City College of New York (CCNY), City University of New York, to meet with and identify talented people in the region eligible to apply for patent examiner positions.

Thursday, March 7, 12 noon-4 p.m.
CCNY Career Fair at Shepard Hall
USPTO representatives will talk with qualifying students and alumni about patent examiner job duties and benefits. The Fair is free for job seekers from all areas. More information.

Thursday, March 7, 5-6 p.m.
USPTO information session providing more information about the patent examiner positions and the agency. Details available at the USPTO table at the Career Fair.

Friday, March 8, 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. and Saturday, March 9, 8:30 a.m.-12 noon
Information sessions and interviews with USPTO Recruiters for patent examiner positions. The agency is seeking Patent Examiners in the following disciplines: Mechanical, Electrical, and Computer Engineering. To guarantee a 30-minute interview slot, individuals must register here, otherwise slots will be granted on a first come, first served basis.

For more information on the United States Patent and Trademark Examiner Recruitment, please visit Job Search Central, Science, Industry and Business Library at 188 Madison Avenue and 34th Street.