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A Tale of Two Mikados

Kenneth Johnson, Science, Industry and Business Library — Sat, 29 Jun 2013 12:46:58 -0400

Is it only in a topsy-turvy world that the same name may mean different things? If you want to know...

Just how does a railroad locomotive come to be named a Mikado? "The first locomotives of the Mikado type were built by The Baldwin Locomotive Works in 1897, for the Nippon Railway of Japan."

Later models ran on the banks of the old Raritan,

could be found on the Atchison, Topeka and the Santa Fe,

and maybe even as the Chattanooga choo-choo.

Source:

The Baldwin Locomotive Works. Record No. 83. Mikado Type Locomotives (1916)
At NYPL (SIBL), included in - Locomotives : Baldwin Locomotive Works : 3-TPE n.c. 4

The Job Market for People with Disabilities: A Personal Journey

Magdalene Chan, Science, Industry and Business Library — Thu, 27 Jun 2013 12:01:46 -0400

The Job Market for People with Disabilities is a personal journey of Steve McEvoy who was born with mild to moderate cerebral palsy and non-verbal learning disability. In the beginning of this article he mentioned four hallmarks that hold the best chance of improving the discouraging unemployment rate that people with disabilities face. Here is his Personal Journey:

The unemployment rate of people with disabilities has far outpaced that of people without disabilities. In order for people with disabilities to transition to employment, they need an awareness of how their disability affects them, a support network, knowledge of their strengths and practice in disability disclosure.

While IDEA has done much to integrate students with disabilities into education and society as a whole, IDEA is an entitlement law based, with no need for students to disclose their disability or self advocate to receive services, the majority of students with disabilities, have little idea what their disability is, how it affects them, or will affect them as they move from education to employment. So when they graduate from high school, or reach age 22, and must self-disclose to receive services under Section 504, they are completely unprepared and all too often end up living in poverty… read more at Education Update.

It is important for people with disabilities to understand Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 when transition from education to employment. Know the Rights that Protect Individuals with Disabilities from Discrimination, provided by the Office for Civil Rights, will give you important information.

The New York State Department of Labor, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) provides information to businesses and job seekers/unemployed.

JAN’s (Job Accommodation Network) Accommodation and Compliance Series provides specific information for various types of disabilities.

ADA.gov United States Department of Justice Civil Rights Division provides Information and Technical Assistance on the Americans with Disabilities Act.

The above resources will help people with disabilities understand their rights in the workplace and learn more about accommodation needs and ideas.

For information on education and employment. please visit Job Search Central at 188 Madison Avenue and 34th Street.

PTSD Awareness Month: Remembering the Disabilities We Can't Always See

Magdalene Chan, Science, Industry and Business Library — Wed, 26 Jun 2013 09:58:08 -0400

June is PTSD Awareness Month, which aims to raise awareness of PTSD and its effective treatments so that everyone can help those affected. PTSD is an anxiety condition that can develop in response to exposure to an extreme traumatic event such as military combat, violent personal assaults, terrorist attacks, disasters or accidents. And while PTSD is not unique to veterans and military service members, it is often characterized as one of the "invisible wounds of war" and a "signature injury" of the conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan.

We will see a growing number of returning service members coping with the challenges of PTSD as they reintegrate into civilian life, today and for many years to come. Because those challenges may impact them in the workplace, it is important for employers to understand the needs of workers with PTSD. Not all individuals with PTSD need workplace supports, but for those who do, such supports can be critical to employment success. Furthermore, employment itself can play a key role in the recovery and rehabilitation of someone experiencing PTSD. (Read more from the Department of Labor.)

The following is an outline of Employees with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder from the publication in the Accommodation and Compliance Series, which is designed to help employers determine effective accommodations and comply with Title 1 of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

Information about Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

What is PTSD?
How prevalent is PSTD?
What are the symptoms of PTSD?

PTSD and the Americans with Disabilities Act

Is PTSD a disability under the ADA?
Are employees with PTSD required to disclose their disability to the employers?
Can an employer ask an employee with PTSD to submit to a medical examination?
Do employees with PTSD pose a direct threat to themselves or others?
How and when does a person with PTSD ask for an accommodation?
Can an employer discipline an employee with PTSD who violates conduct or performance standards?

Questions to consider:

Accommodation ideas:

Transportation Issues:

Situations and Solutions:

Products:

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

New Plant Patent Color Images at SIBL: Through June 11, 2013

Kenneth Johnson, Science, Industry and Business Library — Thu, 20 Jun 2013 14:01:15 -0400

Here are scans of the color plates of U.S. Plant Patents received at SIBL for the weeks of May 21 and 28 and June 4 and 11, 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 May 21, 2013; Nos. PP23601-PP23628

Date Patent Number Inventor Title Text Color Image May 21, 2013 PP23601 Olesen Climbing rose plant named 'Poulcy017' USPTO PP23601 May 21, 2013 PP23602 White Miniature rose plant named 'SAVaboo' USPTO PP23602 May 21, 2013 PP23603 Olesen Miniature rose plant named 'Poulpar056' USPTO PP23603 May 21, 2013 PP23604 Olesen Miniature rose plant named 'Poulpar058' USPTO PP23604 May 14, 2013 PP23605 Olesen Miniature rose plant named 'Poulpar066' USPTO PP23605 May 21, 2013 PP23606 Zaiger et al. Interspecific tree named 'Black Satin' USPTO PP23606 May 21, 2013 PP23607 Bradford Nectarine tree named 'Pearlicious VI' USPTO PP23607 May 21, 2013 PP23608 Bradford Nectarine tree named 'Pearlicious VII' USPTO PP23608 May 21, 2013 PP23609 Zaiger et al. Peach tree named 'Aspen White' USPTO PP23609 May 21, 2013 PP23610 James Birch tree named 'Globe' USPTO PP23610 May 21, 2013 PP23611 Hurd Veronica plant named 'Sweet Lullaby' USPTO PP23611 May 21, 2013 PP23612 Yencho et al. Sweetpotato plant named 'NCORNSP-013GNLC' USPTO PP23612 May 21, 2013 PP23613 Yencho et al. Sweetpotato plant named 'NCORNSP-015SCPI' USPTO PP23613 May 21, 2013 PP23614 Bruinen Zamioculcas zamiifolia plant named 'LUCKYWHIT' USPTO PP23614 May 21, 2013 PP23615 Blom Chrysanthemum plant named 'Zanmutang' USPTO PP23615 May 21, 2013 PP23616 Blom Chrysanthemum plant named 'Zanmudande' USPTO PP23616 May 21, 2013 PP23617 Ikeda et al. Fuchsia plant named 'Sanifminiho' USPTO PP23617 May 21, 2013 PP23618 Barends Pelargonium plant named 'Fipelsumor' USPTO PP23618 May 21, 2013 PP23619 Barends Pelargonium plant named 'Fipelsumcer' USPTO PP23619 May 21, 2013 PP23620 Lemon Geranium plant named 'Oglger5053' USPTO PP23620 May 21, 2013 PP23621 Barends Pelargonium plant named 'Fipeldanlavimp' USPTO PP23621 May 21, 2013 PP23622 Tuinier Gasteria plant named 'WT10' USPTO PP23622 May 21, 2013 PP23623 Egger Agastache plant named 'Summer Sunset' USPTO PP23623 May 21, 2013 PP23624 Sakazaki Campanula plant named 'USCAMP10' USPTO PP23624 May 21, 2013 PP23625 Sakazaki Campanula plant named 'USCAMP08' USPTO PP23625 May 21, 2013 PP23626 de Kroon Diascia plant named 'DISZ0001' USPTO PP23626 May 21, 2013 PP23627 Korlipara Echinacea plant named 'Secret Joy' USPTO PP23627 May 21, 2013 PP23628 Egger Tiarella plant named 'Sunset Ridge' USPTO PP23628

United States Plant Patents: Patents Published May 28, 2013; Nos. PP23629-PP23648

Date Patent Number Inventor Title Text Color Image May 28, 2013 PP23629 Olesen Climbing rose plant named 'Poulcy015' USPTO PP23629 May 28, 2013 PP23630 Olesen Climbing rose plant named 'Poulcy019' USPTO PP23630 May 28, 2013 PP23631 Bliss et al. Peach rootstock 'HBOK 27' USPTO PP23631 May 28, 2013 PP23632 Warren Swamp white oak tree named 'JFS-KW12' USPTO PP23632 May 28, 2013 PP23633 Tobutt Sambucus plant named 'Eiffel 1' USPTO PP23633 May 28, 2013 PP23634 Higaki Hydrangea plant named 'Grace' USPTO PP23634 May 28, 2013 PP23635 Bak et al. Medinilla hybrid plant named 'BELLA' USPTO PP23635 May 28, 2013 PP23636 Blom Chrysanthemum plant named 'Zanmuember' USPTO PP23636 May 28, 2013 PP23637 Hofmann et al. Pelargonium plant named 'Kuegrapidue' USPTO PP23637 May 28, 2013 PP23638 Barends Pelargonium plant named 'Fipelpopwhi' USPTO PP23638 May 28, 2013 PP23639 Barends Pelargonium plant named 'Fipelpopsal' USPTO PP23639 May 28, 2013 PP23640 Barends Pelargonium plant named 'Fipelpoplileye' USPTO PP23640 May 28, 2013 PP23641 Barends Pelargonium plant named 'Fipelpopnepi' USPTO PP23641 May 28, 2013 PP23642 Dummen Pelargonium plant named 'Dueviimplum' USPTO PP23642 May 28, 2013 PP23643 Barends Pelargonium plant named 'Fipelpopred' USPTO PP23643 May 28, 2013 PP23644 Hanes Petunia plant named 'PEHY0003' USPTO PP23644 May 28, 2013 PP23645 Korlipara Gaillardia plant named 'Sun Devil' USPTO PP23645 May 28, 2013 PP23646 Eggleton Gaura plant named 'PASSIONATE RAINBOW PETITE' USPTO PP23646 May 28, 2013 PP23647 Egger et al. Heucherella plant named 'Solar Eclipse' USPTO PP23647 May 28, 2013 PP23648 MacKenzie Sedum plant named 'Nonen' USPTO PP23648

United States Plant Patents: Patents Published June 4, 2013; Nos. PP23649-PP23652

Date Patent Number Inventor Title Text Color Image June 4, 2013 PP23649 Shefelbine Apple tree, 'DS 3' USPTO PP23649 June 4, 2013 PP23650 Kardos Lantana plant named 'Sunny Side Up' USPTO PP23650 June 4, 2013 PP23651 Yencho et al. Sweetpotato plant named 'NCORNSP-014BWPI' USPTO PP23651 June 4, 2013 PP23652 Schenk Lily plant named 'Sunny Cypres' USPTO PP23652

United States Plant Patents: Patents Published June 11, 2013; Nos. PP23653-PP23666

Date Patent Number Inventor Title Text Color Image June 11, 2013 PP23653 Tanaka et al. Rose plant named 'Florirosavio04' USPTO PP23653 June 11, 2013 PP23654 Verhoef Weigela plant named 'Slingco 1' USPTO PP23654 June 11, 2013 PP23655 Lannes Mandevilla plant named 'Lanutah' USPTO PP23655 June 11, 2013 PP23656 Bergman Hibiscus plant named 'Antigua Wind' USPTO PP23656 June 11, 2013 PP23657 Dummen Euphorbia plant named 'Duestawiimspa' USPTO PP23657 June 11, 2013 PP23658 Stemkens Verbena plant named 'VEAZ0008' USPTO PP23658 June 11, 2013 PP23659 Stemkens Verbena plant named 'VEAZ0012' USPTO PP23659 June 11, 2013 PP23660 Dummen Verbena plant named 'Duempflawi' USPTO PP23660 June 11, 2013 PP23661 Dummen Verbena plant named 'Duempdarech' USPTO PP23661 June 11, 2013 PP23662 Dummen Verbena plant named 'Duempflare' USPTO PP23662 June 11, 2013 PP23663 Verschoor Phlox plant named 'Tiara' USPTO PP23663 June 11, 2013 PP23664 Hofmann et al. Pelargonium plant named 'Kuegrapiso' USPTO PP23664 June 11, 2013 PP23665 Rawson Hosta plant named 'Rhino Hide' USPTO PP23665 June 11, 2013 PP23666 Egger Heucherella plant named 'Sunrise Falls' USPTO PP23666

50 Years of National Small Business Week

Magdalene Chan, Science, Industry and Business Library — Thu, 20 Jun 2013 11:19:36 -0400

This year marks the 50th anniversary of National Small Business Week. Although things have certainly changed since President Kennedy signed the first Presidential Proclamation in 1963, one thing that hasn't changed is America's entrepreneurial spirit and the important role that small business owners play in our economy and our communities.

This week, President Obama has continued America's tradition of honoring the spirit and success of American small business owners by proclaiming June 17–21 to be 2013's National Small Business Week. Small businesses have always been the backbone of our economy, and we know that the success of America's small businesses is critical to growing our economy and increasing our nation's global competitiveness… read more from Small Business Administration blog post.

In his proclamation, Obama called upon all Americans to recognize the contributions of small businesses to the competitiveness of the American economy with appropriate programs and activities. The following is Presidential Proclamation—National Small Business Week 2013.

In America, we believe that anyone willing to work hard and take risks can get their good idea off the ground and into the marketplace. It is a notion that has made our Nation bold and bright, and the best place to do business for generations—from small-town storefronts to pioneering startups that keep our country on the cutting edge. This week, we celebrate America's entrepreneurial spirit, and we recommit to helping our small businesses get ahead.

My Administration has been a proud partner in that important work from day one. We have cut taxes for small businesses 18 times, broadened their access to capital, and provided billions in loans so they can grow and hire. We have helped companies break into new markets abroad and export their products all over the world. Every step of the way, we have focused on making Government work better for business through initiatives like Startup America and BusinessUSA—groundbreaking programs that connect entrepreneurs to resources that can spur their success… (read more)

For information on starting a small business, please visit the Science, Industry and Business Library, New York Public Library. In this business library (SIBL), Small Business is WHAT WE DO BEST. SIBL is a premier public business library with comprehensive print materials, e-resources, and services for start-ups and established businesses seeking expansion.

The New York Public Library with its sponsor, the Citi Foundation,host New York StartUP 2013 Business Plan Competition for New York-based startup entrepreneurs with cash prizes totaling over $30,000.

SIBL's NYC Small Business Resource Center, smallbiz.nypl.org, links business owners to Small Business Events and Training Calendar NYC and Services Directory —Help for your Business.

If you are interested in starting a small business, SCORE counselors can assist you on a one-on-one basis in preparing a business plan, applying for a business loan and more. SIBL also provides database classes and programs for starting a small business. All these are free to the public on a first come first seated basis.

SIBL also provides Conference Room Rentals and a Small Group Meeting Room.

The Science, Industry and Business Library is located at 188 Madison Avenue and 34th Street.

Free Job Training for Health Information Technology Professionals

Magdalene Chan, Science, Industry and Business Library — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 12:01:20 -0400

CUNY Career PATH is a low-to no cost program funded by the grant program of the US Department of Labor Trade Adjustment Assistance Community College and Career Training, also know as TAACCCT.

In order to ensure career advancement and successful college transition, CUNY Career PATH participants are given career-focused academic and English language skills instruction, job training leading to industry-recognized credentials and college credits, academic advisement, career counseling and employment assistance.

Hostos Community College, City University of New York, provides a free program which will train candidates who meet the eligibility requirements to join the healthcare workforce as “Health Information Technology Professionals.”

The Technical/Software Support Staff program will focus on:

Networking and health information exchange
Vendor-specific systems
Introduction to information and computer science
Working with health IT systems
Installation and maintenance of health IT systems
Configuration of electronic health records

Participants who successfully pass the HIT Pro exam at the end of the training will be in a high-demand position for area hospitals.

Upcoming Info-Session Dates:

Monday, July 15 6-9 p.m.
Monday, July 29 6-9 p.m.

Eligibility Criteria

Adult, 18 years or older
High School Diploma or GED
Demonstrated academic and /or English language instruction needs
Interested in getting a college degree
Legally authorized to work in the United States
Unemployed, a dislocated or TAA-eligible worker, or a worker at risk of losing a job or seeking career advancement

For more information on upcoming info-session dates please call 718-518-6831.

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

The CUNY CareerPATH is an equal opportunity employer/program. Auxiliary aids and services available upon request to individuals with disabilities.

For information on education and employment, please visit Job Search Central at 188 Madison Avenue and 34th Street.

Looking for Employment? FEMA is Hiring

Magdalene Chan, Science, Industry and Business Library — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 08:32:20 -0400

In the aftermath of the devastation of Hurricane Sandy, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is hiring local employees to help with the recovery of many communities impacted by the storm.

For more information or to apply for temporary positions, go to:

New York State Job Bank website: newyork.us.jobs
Insert the word FEMA in the keyword search box to access FEMA's job postings.

FEMA provides equal opportunity for all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation and parental status.

The following is a list of current FEMA's jobs in New York, NY (within 25 miles):

For information on education and employment, please visit Job Search Central at 188 Madison Avenue and 34th Street.

Fortifying Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) Education in New York City

Magdalene Chan, Science, Industry and Business Library — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 13:22:14 -0400

As President Obama is leading our nation in an education reform to Race to the Top and Educate to Innovate, Mayor Bloomberg of the Big Apple is following suit in raising the education standards of K-12 school students by implementing more effective teaching and learning programs. Fortifying STEM education with a focus on the knowledge and skills for the jobs of the future is also an important aspect on the agenda of Bloomberg's education reform.

Mayor Bloomberg recently announced two STEM education programs to be initiated in middle and high schools and higher education:

An initiative to expand computer science software engineering classes in 20 schools in New York City
A program to help prepare students for college and careers in growing technology sector

In September, the Software Engineering Pilot will launch in 20 middle and high schools, bringing computer science and software engineering classes to students in grades 6 through 12. In the first year, the core topics to be taught include computer programming, embedded electronics, web design and programming, e-textiles, robotics and mobile computing. The Pilot will also offer elective classes, including digital fabrication, 3-D printing and animation.

The schools will receive comprehensive computer science and software engineering curriculum for the 1,000 students expected to participate this fall.

The 20 schools were selected through a competitive application process that evaluated the schools' current technology offerings and how the program could help grow and sustain the programming. They include:

High School of Telecommunication Arts and Technology
Brooklyn Technical High school
The Bronx Compass High School
The Renaissance Charter High School of Innovation
Urban Assembly Gateway School of Technology
Queens Vocational & Technical High School
Cambria Heights Academy
Ralph Mckee High School
New Drop High School
Ditmas Intermediate School 62
I.S. 30 Mary White Ovington
Mark Twain I.S. 239 for the Gifted and Talented
Bronx Park Middle School
M.S. 223 The Laboratory School of Finance and Technology
Tompkins Square Middle School
Nathaniel Hawthorne Middle School 74
J.H.S. 185 Edward Bleeker
Pathways College Preparatory School
J.H.S. 157 Stephen A. Halsey
Eagle Academy for Young Men

The other program that prepares students for college and careers in growing technology sector builds on the Applied Science NYC initiative that the Bloomberg Administration launched to capitalize on the considerable growth in the city's science, technology and research fields. In the technology sector, employment in New York grew by nearly 30 percent between 2005 and 2010, with total employment now at nearly 120,000. The City has established three partnerships expected to create more than 48,000 jobs and 1,000 new companies and will be led by Cornell and the Technion, which is developing a campus on Roosevelt Island; the NYU-led consortium, which will build the Center for Urban Science and Progress in Downtown Brooklyn; and Columbia University, which will establish the new institute for Data Sciences and Engineering, to be located at Columbia's Morningside Heights and Washington Heights campuses.

The above information is from Press Release: News from the Blue Room of the Mayor's Office.

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

The Family and Medical Leave Act: 20 Years and Counting

Magdalene Chan, Science, Industry and Business Library — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 07:55:52 -0400

The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), celebrated its 20th anniversary earlier this year. Since 1993, workers have used FMLA leave to care for children and other family members more than 100 million times, secure in the knowledge that their job would be there upon their return. However, we know women still face many barriers to full participation in the workforce, and there is a continuing need to adopt practices that meet working mothers’ (and fathers’) needs in the 21st century workplace.

The above information is an official blog post presented by Latifa Lyles, Acting Director of the Women’s Bureau of the Department of Labor. Latifa also presented Celebrating Mothers, Supporting Families, which is a FMLA survey with information on working mothers and work-life balance.

Fact Sheet #28: The Family and Medical Leave Act, provides general information about which employers are covered by the FMLA, when employees are eligible and entitled to take FMLA leave, and what rules apply when employees take FMLA leave.

Covered Employers

The FMLA only applies to employers that meet certain criteria. A covered employer is a:

Private-sector employer, with 50 or more employees in 20 or more workweeks in the current or preceding calendar year, including a joint employer or successor in interest to a covered employer;
Public agency, including a local state, or Federal government agency, regardless of the number of employees it employs, or
Public or private elementary or secondary school, regardless of the number of employees it employs.

Eligible Employees:

Only eligible employees are entitled to take FMLA leave. An eligible employee is one who:

Works for a covered employer;
Has worked for the employer for at least 12 months;
Has at least 1,250 hours of service for the employer during the 12 month period immediately preceding the leave*; and
Works at a location where the employer has at least 50 employees within 75 miles.

* Special hours of service eligibility requirements apply to airline flight crew employees. See Fact Sheet 28J: Special Rules for Airline Flight Crew Employees under the Family and Medical Leave Act.

Leave Entitlement

Eligible employees may take up to 12 workweeks of leave in a 12-month period for one or more of the following reasons:

The birth of a son or daughter or placement of a son or daughter with the employee for adoption or foster care;
To care for a spouse, son, daughter, or parent who has a serious health condition;
For a serious health condition that makes the employee unable to perform the essential functions of his or her job; or
For any qualifying exigency arising out of the fact that a spouse, son, daughter, or parent is a military member or covered active duty or call to covered active duty status.

For information on employment, please visit Job Search Central at 188 Madision Avenue and 34th Street.

New York City Employment and Training Coalition

Magdalene Chan, Science, Industry and Business Library — Wed, 05 Jun 2013 09:39:17 -0400

New York City Employment and Training Coalition is an association of 200 community based organizations, educational institutions, and labor unions that annually provide job training and employment services to over 750,000 New Yorkers, including welfare recipients, unemployed workers, low-wage workers, at-risk youth, the formerly incarcerated, immigrants and the mentally and physically disabled. The coalition is the only citywide association exclusively focused on workforce development.

Founded in 1998, the Coalition's mission is to ensure that every New Yorker has access to the skills, training, and education needed to thrive in the local economy and that every business is able to maintain a highly skilled workforce. Toward that mission, the Coalition provides technical assistance services to foster a dynamic and competent community of employment and training providers, and advocate for workforce development policies that expand opportunity for training and education.

In the New York City Employment and Training Coalition (NYCE&TC) website, you can view information that includes:

Members of the Coalition
New York City’s Top 100 Workforce Providers
Young Adult workforce Development Directory
NY Labor Statistics
Government Programs
Recent Workforce Publications
Opportunity Awards/Summit & Expo
Employer sector Roundtables
Workforce Weekly

This site also includes Job Listings from members of the Coalition:

CAMBA, Adult Education Instructor – Workforce Development (posted 6/3/2013)
NMIC, Paralegal, Legal Service Department (posted 5/29/13)
NMIC, Family Child Care Worker – ELNY Department (posted 5/29/13)
NMIC, Construction/Building Maintenance/Weatherization Instructor, Workforce Development Department (posted 5/29/13)
CAMBA Small Business Services (CSBS), Director (posted 5/29/13)
Riverside Language Program, Career Specialist (posted 5/28/13)
Opportunities for a Better Tomorrow, Senior Director, Quality Assurance & Data Management (posted 5/2/13)
Henry Street Settlement, Employment Specialist (posted 5/15/13)
Henry Street Settlement, Assistant Director, Youth/WDC (posted 5/15/13)
NMIC, GED Teacher (posted 5/10/13)
The DOE Fund, Case Manager (posted 5/10/13)
Dress for Success Worldwide, New York Program, Bronx Program Coordinator (posted 5/31/13)
ICD, Employment Specialists (posted 4/29/13)
NMIC, GED Teacher, Youth Build (posted 4/29/13)
NMIC, Recruitment Specialist (posted 4/15/13)

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

Chinatown Manpower Project: Nurse Aide Training Program

Magdalene Chan, Science, Industry and Business Library — Mon, 03 Jun 2013 07:46:54 -0400

Chinatown Manpower Project, Inc. (CMP) provides vocational training, employment services, educational programs and economic development opportunities to disadvantaged immigrants and refugees throughout New York City. With assistance from both private and public funding sources, CMP helps individuals take full advantage of all opportunities to succeed in their new environment.

With an increasing demand for nurse aides in hospitals, nursing homes, and the private sector, Chinatown Manpower Project is expanding the Nurse Aide Training Program, which has been approved by the Bureau of Proprietary Supervision, New York State Education Department.

The course lasts 3 months and includes class instruction, lab training, vocational English skill training, clinical internships, and the New York State Certification Exam. Increase employability in the health care sector. CMP also offers job placement assistance.

Learn

Basic nursing and personal care skills
Safety and emergency care procedures
Clinical skills
Interview skills and resume writing
Medical English

Free for refugees and asylees, $2,500 for others. CMP accepts ITG/ITA vouchers and many students qualify for free or discounted courses.

New classes start on June 3 and July 7. For inquiry and registration, please call 212-571-1690.

Chinatown Manpower Project is at 70 Mulberry Street, New York, NY 10013.

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

On-Site Recruitment: Bilingual Customer Service Representatives

Magdalene Chan, Science, Industry and Business Library — Wed, 29 May 2013 07:12:14 -0400

The Chinese-American Planning Council and a Cable Company in Queens will present an on-site recruitment for English and Chinese Bilingual Customer Service Representatives.

Full-time position
12 weeks of paid training
Career advancement opportunity
Benefit package includes medical, dental and vision

Qualifications

Must be bilingual in English and Mandarin
Excellent communication, analytical and decision making skills needed
Flexible and able to work different shifts
Computer proficiency required
Call center or other related customer contact experience preferred
Will need to pass the background check

MUST BRING HARD COPY OF RESUME AND PHOTO ID

Please attend the open house recruitment on Sunday, June 9, 2013 at 10 a.m. or 2 p.m. 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, 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. Its programs include Community Services, Day Care Services, Workforce, Senior Citizen Services, Youth Services and Branch Offices. 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 on their website.

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

Looking for Work? FEMA has Immediate Openings

Magdalene Chan, Science, Industry and Business Library — Tue, 28 May 2013 06:05:26 -0400

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has immediate openings for Community Relations Specialists (PDF) in all 5 Boroughs of New York City as a result of Hurricane Sandy.

The Position

Candidates will work on foot in affected localities and communicate with people affected by the Hurricane Sandy disaster to identify their disaster related needs and offer information on what assistance is available and how to obtain it. Candidates should possess strong computer, communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills. Candidates who are bi-lingual are strongly preferred. Must be eighteen years of age, and legally able to work in the US. A background check will be performed.

Wage

$13-$15 per hour plus overtime pay.

Hours

7 a.m. to 7 p.m., 7 days per week.

How to Apply

Email your resume and the languages you speak, to FEMA-HR-DR4085-LocalHire@DHS.GOV with ‘Customer Relations Specialist’ in the subject line.

FEMA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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

On-Site Recruitment: Port Authority Police Officers

Magdalene Chan, Science, Industry and Business Library — Thu, 23 May 2013 09:46:39 -0400

The New York State Department of Labor and the Port Authority of New York & New Jersey will present an On-Site Recruitment for Police Officers.

Requirements

EDUCATION: In order to take the Port Authority Police Officer exam, you must have earned at least a high school diploma or a GED. Further, if you pass the written exam, you must have completed either of the following by the date an invitation is made to you to continue the screening process:

A. A minimum of 60 college credits from an accredited college or university; or

B. An honorable discharge from the United States Military after serving a minimum of two full years of continuous active duty.

AGE: You must be at least 19 years of age to take the test. At the time of appointment to the Police Academy Training Program, candidates must be at least 21 years of age and not have reached their 35th birthday. If you are a Military Veteran who might be 35 years of age or older at the time of appointment to the Police Academy, for the next 3 years, the port Authority will allow veterans to deduct up to six years of active military service from their age.

PAY and BENEFITS: The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey offers a competitive starting salary $32,361 with contractual step increases to $90,000 after completing five years of service (based on the current contract), and an outstanding benefits package.

MUST BRING I.D. & AT LEAST TWO COPIES OF YOUR RESUME

On-Site Recruitment is on Friday, June 7, 2013, from 10:00am - 3:00pm at New York State Department of Labor, Bronx Workforce 1 Career Center at 400 E. Fordham Road, 7th Floor (Classroom #2), Bronx, N.Y. 10458.

Public transportation to 400 E. Fordham Road (Entrance at 400 Webster Ave.):
Buses: BX 9, BX 12, BX 15, BX 22, BX 41 or BX 55 (to Fordham Road/Webster Ave. Hub)
Subway: 4, B, D (to Fordham Road station) Train: Metro North (to Fordham Road station)

For more information on on-site recruitment, please visit Job Search Central at 188 Madison Avenue and 34th Street.

New Plant Patent Color Images at SIBL: Through May 14, 2013

Kenneth Johnson, Science, Industry and Business Library — Thu, 23 May 2013 08:17:59 -0400

Here are scans of the color plates of U.S. Plant Patents received at SIBL for the weeks of April 23, 30, and May 7 and 14, 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 April 23, 2013; Nos. PP23546-PP23568

Date Patent Number Inventor Title Text Color Image April 23, 2013 PP23546 Kordes Shrub rose plant named 'KORbutte' USPTO PP23546 April 23, 2013 PP23547 Kordes Shrub rose plant named 'KORjuwko' USPTO PP23547 April 23, 2013 PP23548 Kordes Shrub rose plant named 'KORsixkono' USPTO PP23548 April 23, 2013 PP23549 Sproul Shrub rose plant named 'Sprothrive' USPTO PP23549 April 23, 2013 PP23550 Kordes Hybrid tea rose plant named 'KORbatam' USPTO PP23550 April 23, 2013 PP23551 Meilland Grandiflora rose plant named 'Meikanaro' USPTO PP23551 April 23, 2013 PP23552 Olesen Rosa hybrid variety denomination 'Poulpal031' USPTO PP23552 April 23, 2013 PP23553 Kordes Hybrid tea rose plant named 'KOR052700' USPTO PP23553 April 23, 2013 PP23554 Kordes Hybrid tea rose plant named 'KOR981457' USPTO PP23554 April 23, 2013 PP23555 Kordes Floribunda rose plant named 'KORfriedhar' USPTO PP23555 April 23, 2013 PP23556 Meilland Floribunda rose plant named 'Meimasula' USPTO PP23556 April 23, 2013 PP23557 Olesen Compact floribunda rose plant named 'Poulcas033' USPTO PP23557 April 23, 2013 PP23558 Kordes Floribunda rose plant named 'KORfloci23' USPTO PP23558 April 23, 2013 PP23559 Whitcomb et al. Crapemyrtle plant named 'WHIT IX' USPTO PP23559 April 23, 2013 PP23560 Dirr Crapemyrtle plant named 'GAMAD IX' USPTO PP23560 April 23, 2013 PP23561 Smith Chrysanthemum plant named 'Symild Yel' USPTO PP23561 April 23, 2013 PP23562 Smith Chrysanthemum plant named 'CIFZ0002' USPTO PP23562 April 23, 2013 PP23563 Adam, Jr. Chrysanthemum plant named 'Pink Dawn' USPTO PP23563 April 23, 2013 PP23564 Bartels Phlox plant named 'Barseventyfour' USPTO PP23564 April 23, 2013 PP23565 Meyer Hosta plant named 'Wheee!' USPTO PP23565 April 23, 2013 PP23566 Nishikawa Delosperma plant 'Jewel of Desert Peridot' USPTO PP23566 April 23, 2013 PP23567 Korlipara Gaillardia plant named 'TNSF' USPTO PP23567 April 23, 2013 PP23568 Egger Heuchera plant named 'Pear Crisp' USPTO PP23568

United States Plant Patents: Patents Published April 30, 2013; Nos. PP23569-PP23578

Date Patent Number Inventor Title Text Color Image April 30, 2013 PP23569 Radler Shrub rose plant named 'Radsouth' USPTO PP23569 April 30, 2013 PP23570 Kordes Hybrid tea rose plant named 'KORsteflali' USPTO PP23570 April 30, 2013 PP23571 Kordes Floribunda rose plant named 'KOR951721' USPTO PP23571 April 30, 2013 PP23572 Bell Blueberry plant named 'Ridley 1111' USPTO PP23572 April 30, 2013 PP23573 Dorsey Late harvest avocado tree USPTO PP23573 April 30, 2013 PP23574 Bergman Chrysanthemum plant named 'CIDZ0012' USPTO PP23574 April 30, 2013 PP23575 Stemkens Verbena plant named 'VEAZ0009' USPTO PP23575 April 30, 2013 PP23576 Egger Heuchera plant named 'Apple Crisp' USPTO PP23576 April 30, 2013 PP23577 Giesen Lobelia plant named 'LOBZ0002' USPTO PP23577 April 30, 2013 PP23578 Richards et al. Salvia plant named 'Amistad' USPTO PP23578

United States Plant Patents: Patents Published May 7, 2013; Nos. PP23579-PP23591

Date Patent Number Inventor Title Text Color Image May 7, 2013 PP23579 Meilland Groundcover rose named 'Meipicdevoj' USPTO PP23579 May 7, 2013 PP23580 Sproul Shrub rose plant names 'Sprolem' USPTO PP23580 May 7, 2013 PP23581 Sproul Shrub rose plant named 'Sprolempink' USPTO PP23581 May 7, 2013 PP23582 Radler Floribunda rose plant named 'Radprov' USPTO PP23582 May 7, 2013 PP23583 Beckman et al. Peach rootstock named MP-29 USPTO PP23583 May 7, 2013 PP23584 Smutzer et al. Pieris plant named 'Greprs' USPTO PP23584 May 7, 2013 PP23585 Clark et al. Coleus plant named 'UF0843' USPTO PP23585 May 7, 2013 PP23586 Clark et al. Coleus plant named 'UF08174' USPTO PP23586 May 7, 2013 PP23587 Bergeron Hosta plant named 'American Hero' USPTO PP23587 May 7, 2013 PP23588 Giesen Diascia plant named 'Dala Depsam' USPTO PP23588 May 7, 2013 PP23589 Giesen Diascia plant named 'Dala Triwhi' USPTO PP23589 May 7, 2013 PP23590 Korlipara Rudbeckia plant named 'Little Henry' USPTO PP23590 May 7, 2013 PP23591 Egger Tiarella plant named 'Pacific Crest' USPTO PP23591

United States Plant Patents: Patents Published May 14, 2013; Nos. PP23592-PP23600

Date Patent Number Inventor Title Text Color Image May 14, 2013 PP23592 Kordes Climbing rose plant named 'KORuetroko' USPTO PP23592 May 14, 2013 PP23593 Banados et al. Raspberry plant named 'Pacific Majesty' USPTO PP23593 May 14, 2013 PP23594 Bruinen Zamioculcas zamiifolia plant named 'LUCKY' USPTO PP23594 May 14, 2013 PP23595 Hanes Verbena plant named 'VEAZ0007' USPTO PP23595 May 14, 2013 PP23596 Stemkens Verbena plant named 'VEAZ0003' USPTO PP23596 May 14, 2013 PP23597 Fischer-Toehl Geranium plant named 'Sil Baldo 448' USPTO PP23597 May 14, 2013 PP23598 Velderman Hosta plant named 'Hudson Bay' USPTO PP23598 May 14, 2013 PP23599 Hanes Petunia plant named 'PEHY0001' USPTO PP23599 May 14, 2013 PP23600 Bowyer Helichrysum plant named 'Ember Glow' USPTO PP23600

New Plant Patent Color Images at SIBL: Through April 16, 2013

Kenneth Johnson, Science, Industry and Business Library — Wed, 22 May 2013 12:33:39 -0400

Here are scans of the color plates of U.S. Plant Patents received at SIBL for the weeks of April 2, 9, and 16, 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 April 2, 2013; Nos. PP23506-PP23513

Date Patent Number Inventor Title Text Color Image April 2, 2013 PP23506 Ferguson et al. Strawberry plant named 'DrisStrawTwentyOne' USPTO PP23506 April 2, 2013 PP23507 Kardos et al. Gardenia jasminoides plant named 'Double Mint' USPTO PP23507 April 2, 2013 PP23508 Hanes Verbena plant named 'VEAZ0006' USPTO PP23508 April 2, 2013 PP23509 Hanes Pelargonium plant named 'PECZ0003' USPTO PP23509 April 2, 2013 PP23510 Hanes Petunia plant named 'PEHY0002' USPTO PP23510 April 2, 2013 PP23511 Nielsen Osteospermum plant named 'DAOSFEMTEN' USPTO PP23511 April 2, 2013 PP23512 Benzur Cordyline plant named 'CORBZR01' USPTO PP23512 April 2, 2013 PP23513 Korlipara Echinacea plant named 'Secret Pride' USPTO PP23513

United States Plant Patents: Patents Published April 9, 2013; Nos. PP23514-PP23528

Date Patent Number Inventor Title Text Color Image April 9, 2013 PP23514 Kordes Shrub rose plant named 'KORelfkolo' USPTO PP23514 April 9, 2013 PP23515 Kordes Climbing rose plant named 'KORtempora' USPTO PP23515 April 9, 2013 PP23516 Fazio et al. Apple tree rootstock named 'G.214' USPTO PP23516 April 9, 2013 PP23517 Ferguson et al. Strawberry plant named 'DrisStrawTwentyTwo' USPTO PP23517 April 9, 2013 PP23518 Kardos Lagerstroemia plant named 'Plum Magic' USPTO PP23518 April 9, 2013 PP23519 Smith Chrysanthemum plant named 'Syhes Hored' USPTO PP23519 April 9, 2013 PP23520 Hanes Verbena plant named 'VEAZ0005' USPTO PP23520 April 9, 2013 PP23521 Leue Angelonia plant named 'Balarcink' USPTO PP23521 April 9, 2013 PP23522 Leue Angelonia plant named 'Balarcpur' USPTO PP23522 April 9, 2013 PP23523 van Kleinwee Bidens plant named 'BIDZ0002' USPTO PP23523 April 9, 2013 PP23524 MacKenzie Brunnera plant named 'Nonurb' USPTO PP23524 April 9, 2013 PP23525 Korlipara Echinacea plant named 'Aloha' USPTO PP23525 April 9, 2013 PP23526 Korlipara Echinacea plant named 'Leilani' USPTO PP23526 April 9, 2013 PP23527 Saul xHeucherella plant named 'Cumberland' USPTO PP23527 April 9, 2013 PP23528 Stemkens Lavandula plant named 'LAAZ0001' USPTO PP23528

United States Plant Patents: Patents Published April 16, 2013; Nos. PP23529-PP23545

Date Patent Number Inventor Title Text Color Image April 16, 2013 PP23529 Kordes Shrub rose plant named 'KORhopiko' USPTO PP23529 April 16, 2013 PP23530 Bradford Peach tree named 'June Time' USPTO PP23530 April 16, 2013 PP23531 Cain Grapevine 'IFG Six' USPTO PP23531 April 16, 2013 PP23532 Walker Nematode resistant grape plant rootstock '9407-14' champinii 'c9021' USPTO PP23532 April 16, 2013 PP23533 Hammett Dianthus plant named 'Angel of Desire' USPTO PP23533 April 16, 2013 PP23534 Hammett Dianthus plant named 'Angel of Charm' USPTO PP23534 April 16, 2013 PP23535 Hammett Dianthus plant named 'Angel of Forgiveness' USPTO PP23535 April 16, 2013 PP23536 Hammett Dianthus plant named 'Angel of Peace' USPTO PP23536 April 16, 2013 PP23537 Hasegawa Carnation plant named 'CFPC Mele' USPTO PP23537 April 16, 2013 PP23538 Hasegawa Carnation plant named 'CFPC Mana' USPTO PP23538 April 16, 2013 PP23539 Smith Chrysanthemum plant named 'Syema Oranbi' USPTO PP23539 April 16, 2013 PP23540 Pesteil Chrysanthemum plant named 'Plum Crazy' USPTO PP23540 April 16, 2013 PP23541 Smith Chrysanthemum plant named 'Symarj Col' USPTO PP23541 April 16, 2013 PP23542 Hatch Agapanthus plant named 'Pavlova' USPTO PP23542 April 16, 2013 PP23543 Leue Angelonia plant named 'Balarcwite' USPTO PP23543 April 16, 2013 PP23544 Uebelhart Gaillardia plant named 'Lucky Wheeler' USPTO PP23544 April 16, 2013 PP23545 Egger Heuchera plant named 'Delta Dawn' USPTO PP23545

On-Site Recruitment: Home Health Aides

Magdalene Chan, Science, Industry and Business Library — Tue, 21 May 2013 13:55:06 -0400

The New York State Department of Labor and New Partners, Inc. will present an on-site recruitment for Home Health Aides.

Job Summary

Trained and certified health care worker who provides assistance to a patient in the home with personal care (hygiene and exercise) and light household duties (meal preparation). Free Home Health Aide training is available!

Job Requirements

Must be able to speak English. Pre-employment exam will be given. Must be caring individuals who are willing to work with a diversity of people. There are no educational requirements.

Wages

$9.50 per hour.

Hours

Full time.

Job Location

Work available in all five boroughs.

Benefits

Life Insurance
Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
Vacation, Holiday and Sick Pay
Pension Plan
Employee Referral Bonus
Uniform Allowance
1199 Union Position

On-Site Recruitment is on Friday, May 24, 2013, at 10 a.m. at New York State Department of Labor, 400 E. Fordham Road, 8th Floor, Bronx, N.Y. 10458.

Directions

Bus Bx 41, 15, 55, 9,17, 22, 12 to Fordham Road

#4, B or D train to Fordham Road

Metro North to Fordham Road

Entrance on Webster Avenue.

To Apply

Apply in person at 10 a.m. (appointment is not required).

You can learn more about the occupation of Home Health Aides from the Occupational Outlook Handbook 2013.

This occupation is listed as one of the fastest growing occupations and one of the occupations with the largest job growth in the Employment Projects of U.S. Department of Labor 2013.

For more information on On-Site Recruitment, please visit Job Search Central at 188 Madison Avenue and 34th Street.

RecruitMilitary: New York Veteran Job Fair

Magdalene Chan, Science, Industry and Business Library — Tue, 21 May 2013 10:37:49 -0400

RecruitMilitary is a leading full-service military–to-civilian recruiting firm in the United States. They use online and offline products to connect employers, franchisors, and educational institutions with men and women who are transitioning from active duty to civilian life, veterans who already have civilian work experience, members of the National Guard and reserve forces, and military spouses. They serve veterans of all ranks, rates, and branches of the armed forces, and their services are free to all men and women who have a military background.

RecruitMilitary is veteran-owned, veteran-operated, and veteran-advised. They have established working relationships with industry associations, non-profit organizations, and government agencies.

RecruitMilitary provides important resources which include the following to their clients:

Search and Employ Magazine is a bimonthly, "super-sized" magazine designed to help transitioning and veteran military and their spouses find outstanding civilian jobs, business opportunities, and continuing education programs.

A Job Board which is exclusively for those who will be transitioning from or have served at any time on active duty in the U.S. Military, in the National Guard or Reserves, or are a spouse of those who have served.

Veteran Opportunity Expos which is a schedule of hiring events nationwide.

RecruitMilitary has held 11 events in New York, drawing 3,488 attendees and 373 exhibitors. The next Veteran Job fair in New York will be on

Thursday, May 23rd
11:00am-3:00pm
New York Hotel
481 Eighth Avenue
New York, NY 10001

To Register:

Veteran and Spouse Registration

In November 2011, RecruitMilitary was pleased to received the first Annual Lee Anderson Small Business Veteran and Military Spouse Employment Award from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, The Chamber recognized the company as a business that has "gone above and beyond to honor the sacrifices our military families make in the service to our nation." In February 2012, RecruitMilitary received the first annual One More Way Award from The Sierra Group Foundation, a non-profit organization whose mission is "to drive up employment for people with disabilities, including veterans."

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

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Career Fair 2013

Magdalene Chan, Science, Industry and Business Library — Mon, 20 May 2013 11:36:44 -0400

The New York State Department of Labor will present the Dr. King Career Fair in New York City on June 6 and June 13. Events will run from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. and will be held at the following locations:

Manhattan

June 6
Harlem Armory
2366 Fifth Ave. (Between 142nd & 143rd)
New York, NY 10037

Staten Island

June 6
Petrides High School
715 Ocean Terrace Building C –Gym
Staten Island, NY 10301

Bronx

June 13
Bronx Community College
2155 University Avenue
Bronx, NY 10461

Brooklyn

June 13
Medgar Evers College
1650 Bedford Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11225

Queens

June 13
York College
94-20 Guy R. Brewer Blvd.
Jamaica, NY 11451

Meet with area businesses and discuss hundreds of job opportunities
Get resume assistance or attend a workshop
On-site interviews with participating businesses available

To Register:

Dr. King Career Fair-Job Seeker Registration

On June 6th and 13th, remember to bring your resume and dress for success!

Please visit Job Search Central at 188 Madison Avenue and 34th Street for more information on career fairs.

New Business Bestsellers: May 2013

Kenneth Johnson, Science, Industry and Business Library — Wed, 15 May 2013 12:28:47 -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, May 5. Plus, a quick look at the Nielsen BookScan in the May 4 and 11 editions of The Wall Street Journal shows some titles new to this column. Enjoy!

Each title is noted with its ranking. Click on any title below to place a hold on the item. If necessary 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 (and Wall Street Journal May 4/11)

Give and Take: A Revolutionary Approach to Success, by Adam Grant (NYT 3, WSJ 6/7)

The Great Deformation: The Corruption of Capitalism in America, by David Stockman (NYT 4); Downloadable Audiobook also available.

LeaderShift: A Call for Americans to Finally Stand Up and Lead, by Orrin Woodward and Oliver DeMille (NYT 5, WSJ 5) (Coming to NYPL soon)

The Athena Doctrine: How Women (and Men Who Think like Them) Will Rule the Future, by John Gerzema and Michael D'Antonio (NYT 7)

Start: Punch Fear in the Face, Escape Average and Do Work that Matters, By John Acuff (NYT 9, WSJ 2/6) (Coming to NYPL soon)

Wall Street Journal (May 11)

The Reality-Based Rules of the Workplace: Know What Boosts Your Value, Kills Your Chances, and Will Make You Happier, by Cy Wakeman (WSJ 2) (coming to NYPL soon)