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Special Collections Cataloger

State: International
The Getty Research Institute is seeking a Collections Cataloger to lead a project team responsible for processing and writing a finding aid for the Harald Szeemann papers. Influential curator Harald Szeemann was a distinguished advocate of movements such as conceptualism, land art, happenings and performance, and of artists such as Joseph Beuys, Bruce Nauman, Richard Serra, and Cy Twombly. Szeemann's papers document every step of his process, including preliminary notes, written descriptions and proposals for projects, installation sketches, exhibition documentation, research files, and extensive correspondence with colleagues and artist collaborators.

This is a 2-year position. Preferred qualifications include reading knowledge of German, archival experience, and art history background.

More information and online application available at: https://jobs-getty.icims.com/jobs/1776/job Submitted on 2012-02-22

Electronic Collections Librarian

State: Utah
Position Summary:
Utah State University Libraries invites applications for the position of Electronic Collections Librarian. The successful candidate will join a friendly, innovative, and collaborative library team committed to open inquiry and excellent service in a popular, award-winning, high-tech library building. Reporting to the Head of Collection Development, this tenure-track position will provide leadership, expertise, and excellent public service in managing the USU Libraries' electronic collections.

Utah State University offers a rich benefits package which includes medical and dental coverage, 14.2% of your annual gross earnings contributed into a retirement program, 22 days' vacation and 12 days of sick leave each year, reduced tuition of 50% for employee and dependents, and much more. See: http://www.usu.edu/hr/ for a full list of benefits. The Library provides generous support for professional development and travel.

Utah State University is a multi-campus land-grant institution serving a student population of 29,000. The main campus is situated in the beautiful Cache Valley 80 miles north of Salt Lake City and offers an affordable cost of living and a variety of outdoor recreational opportunities with access to many national parks and ski resorts. The university is a place of diverse thought, with first-rate cultural offerings provided by talented members of the university community and visiting artists and researchers.

Responsibilities:

Coordinating the selection, acquisition, and management of electronic resources, including: selecting resources, conducting trials, negotiating prices and licenses, managing budgets, developing collection policy.

Overseeing configuration and integration of various library resource management tools and databases such as SerialsSolutions 360 Link, Innovative Interfaces electronic resource management module, and Swetswise serials management.

Promoting the use of electronic collections.

Collecting and analyzing usage data.

Providing top-level support for electronic resource troubleshooting.

Planning for long-term preservation of purchased electronic resources.

Applying knowledge of current issues and trends to improve workflow and resource discovery.

Training library staff in effectively using the electronic collections.

Providing general reference and research assistance to library users.

Performing collection development and instruction for an academic department.

Minimum Qualifications:

ALA accredited MLS degree by August 2012.

Library experience with technical service work, including one of the following: cataloging, systems, collection development, or serial/electronic resources acquisitions management.

Experience with an integrated library system such as Innovative Interfaces Millennium.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Excellent interpersonal skills with a positive public service attitude.

Ability to work collaboratively in a dynamic environment.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Ability to exercise flexibility, initiative, and judgment.,

Ability to meet deadlines and prioritize work.

Ability to meet established library criteria for promotion and tenure.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in an academic or research library.

Familiarity with electronic resources and serials management tools such as III ERM, SerialsSolutions 360 Resource Manager including 360 Link, and/or the III Encore discovery layer.

Familiarity with subscription vendors such as Swets or EBSCO.

Familiarity with current issues in collection development and e-resource management.

Expertise with manipulating data in Excel.

Experience with budgeting or invoicing.

Experience teaching or training.

Experience performing collection development.

Supervisory experience.

Experience with general reference or library instruction.

Salary: $36,500 and includes an excellent benefits package.

Review of applications will begin on March 20, 2012 and it will remain open until filled. This position is available on July 1, 2012.

Apply online at http://jobs.usu.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=57058 Submitted on 2012-02-22

Information Literacy & Instruction Librarian

State: Wisconsin
The Miriam B. & James J. Mulva Library at St. Norbert College seeks a creative and energetic Information Literacy and Instruction Librarian. The successful candidate will demonstrate an innovative passion for and strong commitment to student learning of critical thinking skills via information literacy competencies and will be responsible for formal and informal activities that will strengthen the number of graduates with increased life-long information skills. The incumbent will lead development of rubrics, assignments, and learning objects that can be integrated into courses, academic programs, and co-curricular initiatives. Faculty status for this position is under discussion.

St. Norbert College, classified as a national liberal arts college by the Carnegie Foundation, is a dynamic institution that is rapidly rising in national rankings. The Princeton Review has called St. Norbert College one of "the Best in the Midwest." The College is located in De Pere, Wisconsin, a vibrant community of 20,000 situated within metropolitan Green Bay (population 300,000). Near scenic Door County, the picturesque, tree-lined St. Norbert campus is set on the banks of the Fox River. It is a residential campus with just under 2,200 undergraduates and outstanding facilities.

Responsibilities:

•Deliver instruction in-person and online (synchronous & asynchronous) using best practices for learning, teaching, and information literacy
•Build upon the strengths of the existing program while imprinting the program with your own vision and adaptions to the changing college Core curriculum and majors
•Collegially seek close collaboration with faculty and college personnel to achieve information literacy learning outcomes in demonstrable ways
•Oversee the creation and continued development of learning objects, including tutorials and multimedia projects, for critical thinking and information literacy learning objectives
•Promote student success and retention through advocacy of use of library services and resources

Qualifications:

•Master's degree in Library and Information Science from an ALA-accredited institution.
•Knowledge and understanding of best practices in pedagogy and information literacy standards.
•Strong commitment to information literacy instruction, and demonstrated aptitude for teaching in multiple formats.
•Demonstrated experience in providing instructional design solutions within an LMS such as Moodle.
•Skill in program development, implementation, assessment, and evaluation
•Ability to work both collaboratively and independently.
•Experience working in an academic library.
•Preferred: Formal learning of educational technology, instructional technology, and/or instructional design demonstrated through coursework, certificate or advanced degree.

St. Norbert College, a thriving Catholic, liberal arts college rooted in the Norbertine tradition, welcomes applications from members of all faith traditions and backgrounds. We seek those who can contribute to our Mission (http://www.snc.edu/mission) and support our commitment to building a vibrant, diverse community. The College offers an outstanding benefits package including health and life insurance, retirement plan and tuition waiver.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Applications received by March 16, 2012 are ensured of full consideration. Interested applicants should send a completed application, cover letter, a current curriculum vitae, a 1-2 page essay on your philosophy for teaching and approach to professional relationship-building, and the names and contact information for three professional references to: Staffing Specialist, Human Resources, St. Norbert College, 100 Grant Street, De Pere, WI 54115. Electronic applications are preferred and can be sent as an MS Word or PDF attachment by email to employment@snc.edu. For an employment application, visit: http://www.snc.edu/hr/positions/. Click on the link for this position and an employment application will appear on the bottom of the page.

St. Norbert College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Submitted on 2012-02-22

Discovery Services Librarian

State: North Carolina
Apply online at: http://bit.ly/weVpbD

LIBRARY SERVICES-JOYNER
Division: Academic Affairs
Job Title: Assistant Professor
Working Title: DISCOVERY SERVICES LIBRARIAN-ASST OR ASSOC PROFESSOR

Recruitment Range: Commensurate with Qualifications (Minimum Salary $50,000)

Job Description

Known for its leadership in distance learning and its mission to serve, J.Y. Joyner Library, East Carolina University (ECU) seeks an innovative, curious, flexible colleague to fill the newly-created position of Discovery Services Librarian. As head of the new Discovery Services department, the successful candidate will imagine, define, implement, and support the next generation of library discovery systems.

Responsibilities

Reporting to the Assistant Director for Library Technology, the Discovery Services Librarian will: provide leadership and vision in the management, support, integration, and administration of the Library's suite of information management and discovery systems; work collaboratively with ECU Libraries' faculty and staff to evaluate the Libraries' online resource discovery environment and to develop and implement strategies and innovative solutions to improve external and internal user experience and maximize system functionality; chair or co-chair library discovery committees; serve as head of the Discovery Services department and supervise two to three staff whose responsibilities include administering the integrated library system. Will also monitor trends and best practices in library discovery; recommend and facilitate improvements to existing systems and services.

Academic Library Services (ALS) supports the campus community's mission of teaching, research, and service. It holds membership in the Association of Southeastern Research Libraries (ASERL) and is a selective federal depository library. ALS is supported by an operating budget of $7.5 million, a materials budget of $4.5 million, and a staff of 105, including 40 faculty members. The Library's virtual infrastructure consists of a combination of vendor-based, open source, and locally developed resources using a variety of programming languages, primarily in a Windows environment. Key components include: SirsiDynix Symphony ILS; Serials Solutions e-resource discovery, access and management products; and an institutional repository powered by DSpace. Visit the Library's web site at http://www.ecu.edu/lib for additional information.

ALS recognizes that diversity and respect for human differences within the academy is a key source of intellectual vitality and innovative spirit, and encourages genuine respect for individual backgrounds, lifestyles, experiences, perspectives and opinions. ALS invites candidates from diverse backgrounds who will contribute affirmatively and creatively to the university's multicultural environment. We seek candidates who reflect the rich mix of backgrounds, life experiences, cultures, perspectives and world views found within our university and community.

Located in Greenville, North Carolina, ECU enrolls over 27,000 students. It is a constituent institution of the University of North Carolina and offers 104 bachelor's degree programs, 73 master's degree programs and 38 certificate programs. In addition, it offers 18 doctoral programs (Ph.D., Ed.D.).

Rank, Salary and Benefits:

This is a twelve-month tenure track faculty position with a comprehensive fringe benefits package. Professional achievement, service, and research/creative activity are required for tenure and promotion. Rank and salary will be commensurate with candidate's experience and professional achievement (minimum salary of $50,000).

Minimum Qualifications
ALA-accredited master's degree or international equivalent in library or information science; two or more years of relevent library experience; have knowledge of current and emerging models and tools used by libraries for resource discovery. Must have demonstrated ability to initiate, plan, coordinate, an implement complex projects and services; ability to work independently and collaboratively with internal and external colleagues; as well as a demonstrated commitment to addressing user needs. Must have knowledge of data standards prevalent in libraries; excellent oral and written communication skills to interact with audiences of diverse technical backgrounds and ability to achieve tenure through effective job performance, scholarly publication and service activities.

Preferred Qualifications: Experience managing an integrated library system, discovery tool, and/or other large-scale enterprise system; selecting, planning and/or implementing an integrated library system, discovery tool, and/or other large-scale enterprise system; knowledge of database management systems and applications. Experience addressing usability issues with user-centered design, supervisory experience and additional advanced degree desirable.

Special Instructions to Applicants
All candidates must submit a letter of application; curriculum vitae/resume; and names and addresses, postal and email, of three current references online. Additionally, copies of transcripts should be sent by mail to:

Search Committee, Discovery Services Librarian
Ms. Mary Sweatte, Library Personnel Administrator
2400 Joyner Library,
Mail Stop 516
East Carolina University, Greenville, NC 27858-4353.

Finalists will make a presentation during the on-campus interview.

Job Open Date: 02-16-2012
Job Close Date: Open Until Filled
Date Initial Screening Begins: 03-17-2012
Job Category: Faculty (Teaching)
Full-time/Part-time: Full-time Submitted on 2012-02-21

Science Librarian

State: Ohio
SCIENCE LIBRARIAN – The College of Wooster Libraries seeks a dynamic, creative, and service-oriented colleague as our next Science Librarian, beginning late Spring or Summer 2012. Reporting to the Director of Libraries, the Science Librarian oversees the award-winning Timken Science Library, supervises the Science Library Associate and student workers, and serves as the primary liaison to students and faculty from the sciences. Responsibilities include provision of reference service and research consultations, participation in an active research education program, proactive outreach to liaison departments, and development of local print and digital collections that complement the consortial resources available to us through OhioLINK. Close work with third- and fourth-year students on their Independent Study projects, Wooster’s highly regarded mentored undergraduate research experience, will also be an integral role for the Science Librarian. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with a library staff focused on user needs and committed to developing an evolving library program that best supports the College community.

Qualifications:
• MLS degree from an ALA-accredited program or equivalent
• Academic background or experience in the sciences
• Strong project management, analytical, and organizational skills
• Demonstrated initiative, flexibility, and creativity
• Facility using and applying emerging technologies in an academic context
• Excellent interpersonal, presentation, and communication skills

Desired:
• Well versed in scholarly communication issues
• Experience working in an academic library
• Undergraduate and/or graduate degree in a science discipline
• Experience using and supporting GIS
• Experience using and supporting other library-related technologies (e.g. bioinformatics, data curation, institutional repositories)

Candidates should send a letter of application, vita, and the names of three professional references to either mchristel@wooster.edu or Mark Christel, Director of Libraries, The College of Wooster, 1140 Beall Avenue, Wooster, OH 44691. Electronic submissions are preferred. Review of applications will begin March 5, 2012, and continue until the position is filled.

The College of Wooster is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer (see http://www.wooster.edu/Offices-Directories/Human-Resources/AA ). Submitted on 2012-02-20

Bibliographer for History and Sociology

State: Illinois
The University of Chicago Library invites applicants for the position of Bibliographer for History and Sociology.

The ideal candidate will be an experienced individual with both a deep understanding of the field of history as well as interest in and knowledge of current and future trends in research, excited to develop and expand rich collections and outreach efforts in support of faculty and students.

This position offers the opportunity to work with one of the strongest History and Sociology research collections in the nation. The Bibliographer will work closely with vibrant and creative faculty in the History and Sociology departments, whose interests and research are wide-ranging, interdisciplinary and ground-breaking. In addition, the Bibliographer will take the lead within the Library in supporting these key fields. The Bibliographer is also an important part of a collective effort to support existing and new scholarly communities and means of communication.

The Library provides a stimulating research environment in which to work, where browsing library stacks remains a priority along with e-resources and digitization projects. The recently opened Joe and Rika Mansueto Library, which combines an underground automated storage and retrieval system with a capacity of 3.5 million volume equivalents with a grand reading room and state-of-the-art digitization and conservation laboratories, allows onsite access to the Library’s collections and browsable space, as well as the creation of new teaching and collaborative spaces, in the Joseph Regenstein Library.

OVERVIEW OF RESPONSIBILITIES: The Bibliographer is responsible for outreach and collection development for the Library’s collections in History and Sociology, developing, managing, and promoting Library collections in all formats. The Bibliographer has primary responsibility for the United States and Canada, Western Europe, Oceania and Latin America, and will work closely with area studies specialists for South Asia, the Middle East, Slavic, East European & Central Asian Studies, East Asia and sub-Saharan Africa to ensure complete coverage in those areas. In addition, the Bibliographer coordinates outreach, instruction and reference for History and Sociology. Working closely with Library and University departments and programs to support the teaching and research needs of faculty and students, the Bibliographer will develop a program of library services that connects scholars with content in an increasing array of formats.

For additional information about the collections:
http://guides.lib.uchicago.edu/amhist
http://guides.lib.uchicago.edu/eurohist

QUALIFICATIONS: Education: A graduate library degree from an accredited library school with graduate work in History, or a Ph.D. in History or another history-related field is required. Graduate training in Sociology is an asset. Experience: Evidence of specialized bibliographic and reference work in History is essential. Evidence of specialized bibliographic and reference work in Sociology is strongly preferred. Significant experience in a research library performing collection development, reference, and outreach is required. A demonstrated knowledge of current trends and methodologies in scholarship and higher education as they relate to the use of libraries and primary sources is required. Skills: Candidates must demonstrate an ability to work effectively with faculty, students and staff and possess excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communications skills. A high degree of computer literacy and a demonstrated interest in the application of information technologies in scholarly research are required. Languages: Fluent knowledge of at least one western language other than English is required, with French, German, and Spanish being the most essential. Fluency in multiple western languages other than English or proven experience working with multiple Romance and Germanic languages in reference and selection activities is required.

SALARY AND BENEFITS: Appointment salary based on qualifications and experience. Benefits include retirement plan, insurance, and paid time off. There is a tuition benefit plan for college age and younger children.

To apply for this position, submit a profile, cover letter, CV, and reference contact information to https://academiccareers.uchicago.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=52098

Applications received by March 30, 2012 will be assured consideration.

The University of Chicago is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Submitted on 2012-02-17

Technical Services/Computer Tools Instructor

State: Nebraska
DATE OF APPOINTMENT: Late August, 2012.

QUALIFICATIONS: A master’s degree in library science from an American Library Association accredited institution is required. The ability to teach computer application software (such as Microsoft Office) in a classroom setting is required. The ability to teach, to advise and counsel with students and faculty, and to work cooperatively with other library faculty and staff are strongly desired. Successful library experience and competence in technical service areas are desirable.

THE POSITION: Perkins Library seeks a progressive, service-oriented librarian with a broad range of current skills and interests to assume responsibility for technical services and instruction in the use of computer software programs such as Microsoft Office. Primary responsibilities include cataloging, serials control, oversight of acquisitions processes, and teaching sections of “Introduction to Computer Tools.” Shared responsibilities include bibliographic instruction, web page development, reference services, and collection development. This is a tenure track position. Academic rank and salary will be commensurate with academic credentials and experience.

THE DEPARTMENT: Perkins Library, with three faculty librarians, is a progressive, service-oriented member of the Hastings College academic community. The Georgian Revival structure (1964) contains a full array of library materials (about 100,000 books and current subscriptions to more than 450 journals) and provides direct access to a collection many times as large through its subscriptions to online databases.

THE COLLEGE: Founded in 1882, Hastings College is an independent, coeducational, Presbyterian-related, national liberal arts college with an enrollment of about 1193 students. The student/faculty ratio is 13/1. The median ACT composite of entering students is about 24.

THE COMMUNITY: Hastings (pop. 25,000) is an attractive residential community in South-Central Nebraska, 100 miles west of Lincoln, and 15 minutes south of Interstate 80. The city enjoys good public and private schools, offers excellent professional and community services, and serves as a cultural center for a large surrounding area.

APPLICATIONS: Candidates who meet the qualifications should send a vita, a personal statement addressing why they want to become a member of the Hastings College faculty, and either (1) an official credential file or (2) unofficial transcripts of all college and university work, as well as three letters of reference to Dr. Clark Hendley, Vice President for Academic Affairs, Hastings College, 710 N. Turner Ave., Hastings, NE 68901. Phone: (402) 461-7346 . Fax: (402) 461-7778. Experienced teachers are also encouraged to submit copies of course syllabi and results of teaching evaluations.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: To be assured full consideration, all materials should be received by February 20, 2012. However, due to low application numbers, this is a 'soft' closing date.

Also, if you have any questions about Hastings College, please e-mail Jenn Strayer at jenn.strayer@live.com. She is a SLIS student and an alum of Hastings College. Submitted on 2012-02-17

Social Sciences Librarian

State: Pennsylvania
SOCIAL SCIENCES LIBRARIAN
Swarthmore College Library
Swarthmore College Library seeks a knowledgeable and creative colleague for the position of Social Sciences Librarian to work with students and faculty in the Social Sciences Division and related interdisciplinary programs. Individual will also be responsible for social science data resources and assisting users in the identification, retrieval, manipulation, and analysis of that data. The successful applicant will be familiar with new technologies and their applications for information and instructional services and will have a commitment to innovative and effective user-centered services.

As an integral part of the Reference Department, Librarian’s specific responsibilities include providing in-depth research consultation for the social sciences, as well as general reference in a full range of the humanities and social sciences through scheduled desk and office hours; teaching source-based research methods for the social sciences departments as well as creating research guides and other research support tools; outreach to social sciences faculty to foster and enhance exist instructional program and to develop the collections in support of curricular and research areas in the social sciences and related interdisciplinary programs; developing and supporting Tri-College collaborative collection development initiatives with colleagues at Bryn Mawr and Haverford College Libraries; utilizing assessment practices to tailor services and collections. Provides support for the selection of and access to state, national, and international government documents and functions as the Federal Depository Library Program coordinator at Swarthmore. Participates in the development and enhancement of public services in general including digital library services. Promotes and enhances a diverse learning and working environment. Reports to the College Librarian.
Qualifications:
• ALA-accredited MLS with an undergraduate degree in a relevant social science discipline required; Master degree in social sciences discipline strongly preferred or a graduate of the CLIR Post-Doctoral fellowship program with a doctorate in one of the social sciences.
• Demonstrated familiarity with social science data sources and basic data manipulation.
• Recent library school graduates welcome, though a demonstrated understanding of the scholarly communication in the social sciences and familiarity with collection development tools and strategies is necessary.
• Reference and instructional experience in an academic library setting is highly desirable.
• Evidence of commitment to innovative and effective user services.
• Strong oral and written communication skills; ability to advocate for the Library to various constituents.

Please apply through our web site at www.swarthmore.edu under Human Resources and Employment Opportunities. Application review to begin in April with an August anticipated start date.
Swarthmore College is a highly selective liberal arts college located in the suburbs of Philadelphia, whose mission combines academic rigor with social responsibility. Swarthmore has a strong institutional commitment to excellence through diversity in its educational program and employment practices and actively seeks and welcomes applications from candidates with exceptional qualifications, particularly those with demonstrable commitments to a more inclusive society and world. Submitted on 2012-02-16

State Library of New Jersey

State: New Jersey
The New Jersey State Library (http://www.njstatelib.org/) seeks a dynamic individual with proven leadership qualities to direct and further develop the New Jersey State Library including the State Library Information Center, the Library Development Bureau, and the Talking Book and Braille Center as well as the 2,000-member New Jersey Library Network. The successful candidate will be a forward-thinking leader and change agent, who can shape and communicate a compelling vision for New Jersey’s motivated and engaged library community. In addition, the N.J. State Librarian represents this innovative organization with national and regional library organizations.

The New Jersey State Library is an affiliate of Thomas Edison State College, (http://www.tesc.edu/) and the N.J. State Librarian reports to the College President. The N.J. State Librarian works with the College, the Governor’s office and the Legislature as well as with libraries and library organizations throughout the state. With approximately 100 staff and a $17 million budget (excluding grants), the N.J. State Library continues to offer the highest quality service to the executive, legislative and judicial branches of state government. The mission of the N.J. State Library is to connect people with information through its service to libraries, government and people with special needs. The N.J. State library fulfills its mission through its three bureaus and administration. The N.J. State Library offers a fast-paced, innovative, interesting and rewarding work environment focusing on quality customer service. For more information on the N.J. State Library and the local community see http://www.gossagesager.com/NJlinks.htm.

Responsibilities: Major responsibilities include administering state and federal library laws and funding; annual budgeting including seeking alternate funding streams; legislature presentations; library advocacy; establishing and overseeing policies and procedures; strategic planning including annual goals and objectives; advising Thomas Edison State College on library issues; ensuring that N.J. libraries can access up-to-date and effective technologies; and successfully interacting with the N.J. library community — staff, trustees, government officials and interested citizens. For the detailed job description, see http://www.gossagesager.com/NJSLJobdesc.pdf.

Qualifications: Minimum qualifications include a Master’s Degree in Library Science from an ALA-accredited school and at least four years of library experience in a responsible administrative capacity. Desired attributes include proven management expertise, planning ability, budgeting skills, ability to successfully promote library services at the state level; knowledge of organizational theory; knowledge of current library technologies and best practices; and excellent public speaking and interpersonal communication skills. Prior administrative experience with a state library agency or multi-type regional library organization is desirable.

Compensation. The position offers a competitive salary with an attractive benefits package.

For further information, contact Bradbury Associates/Gossage Sager Associates via e-mail or call (816) 531-2468. Apply via e-mail with a meaningful cover letter and resume as Word or PDF attachments to DanBradbury@gossagesager.com or JobethBradbury@gossagesager.com. The position closes March 25, 2012.

Thomas Edison State College and its affiliate, The New Jersey State Library, are Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employers. Submitted on 2012-02-15

Children's Guide

State: Colorado
Job title: Guide: part customer education, part reference advocate, part event planning
Business Unit: Branch Services
Pay range: $2,730-$3,413 per month; exempt position

Have you dreamed about revolutionizing Children’s library services? We will look to you to create magical and transformative experiences for our children and tweens. Come be a part of our beautiful 45,000 square foot, flagship Wright Farms branch in Thornton Colorado. Being at the flagship branch, you will be part of the training center for the District and looked to for your leadership in Children’s library services. If you are a person with knowledge and experience with children’s collections and innovative programming, have a friendly and approachable style that kids gravitate to, and have a curiosity to explore new approaches to technology, then being a Guide at Anythink could be your dream job.

Job description:
You create amazing experiences for our library customers. You are the person who connects the customer with information they seek. You develop and implement outstanding experience zone programs. You are a trainer and program coordinator at the branch. You are a natural leader, knowledgeable on all library operations and respected for your ability to have the customer leaving thrilled about the library.

Ready to join in a bold opportunity to help us take community library services to an entirely new dynamic realm?

Who you are:
•Whether in front of a group of people or working one-on-one, you’re a natural-born teacher.
•You understand customer needs and enjoy connecting them with the right solutions; you’re a sleuth at heart.
•You are an active listener; you’re intuitive to people’s needs.
•You engage well with others and are passionate about providing an exemplary customer experience.
•You’re a team player who thinks quickly on your feet.
•You are a good listener with lots of patience.
•You’re excited about the prospect of growing and learning in a changing environment.
•You inspire fun in the people around you.

A position you’ll love:
•You conduct presentations and workshops for our experience zones whether they be technology training, a children’s story time, a teen library program or a creative writing workshop.
•You are a wizard at teaching our library customers how to use our online databases.
•You are the host/coordinator of enterprise-wide programs for the experience zones.
•You are the genius reference go-to person in the library, including our AskCO participation.
•You design “how-to” training for library customers and staff on library basics such as copier 101 training, meeting room projector training, and digital camera interface training.
•In coordination with the Designer, you create and deliver amazing programs for your library.
•You love meeting and inspiring new people. You enjoying talking about and offering meaningful recommendations of the latest books, movies and music.
•You are an explorer; you are out on the floor with the library customers helping them with their journey through our experience zones.
•You are the outgoing tour guide of library; you share your knowledge about the library operations while entertaining your group.
•You know your way around technology, having the ability to teach new users about basic computer skills to more techie things like creating music, transferring images from digital cameras, and creating top-quality presentations.
•You make connections that enrich our library customer experience through developing online/paper bibliographies, adding content to the wikis, displays and creating transformational programming.
•You are a leader, happily taking on lead responsibilities, including person in charge, trainer of staff on operating procedures, and lead over other staff.
•You reach out to the community, presenting workshops for your local area.
•You are the branch liaison to committees, schools or other task forces.
•You are always looking for opportunities to have our library customers feel welcome; you register them for a library card, help them with a fee, request a book through RLD or ILL, assist them in our copy center, or walk them through their basic computer needs.
•You see the big picture, you understand when to jump and help in different areas.
•You take pride in our library, making sure we are clean and tidy and our displays are refreshed and looking beautiful.
•You have great ideas to share on District committees.
•You do the right thing. Every decision you make and action you take is an opportunity to demonstrate our collective integrity.

Do you have what it takes?
•College degree with MLS or Master’s degree preferred
•You have presentation or training experience
•Computer literacy
•Library or bookstore experience preferred

We are guided by these shared values:
Compassion for our customers and each other
Passion for our product.
Eagerness to learn
Optimistic attitude - we believe that anything is possible

Why Rangeview Library District? A job with Rangeview Library District is a chance to use your knowledge and experience to enable transformations every day. You will be instrumental in helping our customers have fun, whether they’re sitting by the fireplace with a newspaper, surfing the Internet, gaming in the teen room or learning something new at one of our many intriguing and entertaining programs. As you help and inspire others, you will also be inspired. This job will have you loving Monday mornings again.

Your job will involve your being ‘on the move’ in our libraries: You need to stand, walk, crouch, stoop, squat, twist, climb, push/pull up to 50 pounds, and lift up to 25 pounds.

If you are interested in joining our team, please submit an application (which can be downloaded from our website) and mail to: Human Resources, Rangeview Library District Administrative Building 5877 E. 120th Avenue, Thornton, CO 80602.
All application information can be turned in at any of our Rangeview Library branch locations as well.

REMEMBER TO APPLY BY THE POSTING DEADLINE: Monday, March 5, 2012
For more information about this position and our library district, visit our website at www.anythinklibraries.org. Submitted on 2012-02-13

Collection Management Librarian

State: Illinois
Collection Management Librarian
Trinity International University Deerfield, Illinois

Introduction
Do you desire to be a part of a significant vision for impacting students who will, in turn, use their education and spiritual formation to transform the world?

Trinity International University (TIU) is comprised of Trinity College, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, and the Trinity Graduate School along with 2 regional centers and extension programs throughout the Midwest (total student FTE of 2,124). The university is located about 22 miles north of Chicago. The James E. Rolfing Memorial Library contains a circulating collection of 190,000 books, 770 journals, 70 databases, and 7,100 media. Rolfing has nine full-time library staff, seven of which are professional librarians. TIU is affiliated with the Evangelical Free Church of America. The successful candidate for this position must agree with the university’s mission, values, and statement of faith, which will be sent to each applicant.

Position Summary
Are you a forward thinker? Would you enjoy contributing to a creative, productive department?

Rolfing Memorial Library is looking for a collaborative librarian who is eager to serve the Trinity community in the following ways:

Provide leadership in collection management for books/e-books; oversee annual monograph budget; select books/e-books for assigned college & graduate departments; perform monograph data collection and analysis; hire, train, and supervise part-time employees; resolve book/e-book cataloging questions and problems; promote the monograph collection through displays and/or special events; serve as primary contact for book/e-book vendors; and pursue professional development. This position reports to the Head of Technical Services. It is a full-time, 12 month, exempt, non-faculty position.

Qualifications
These are the primary experiences and skills that we believe will equip you to excel in this position.

An ALA-accredited MLS or equivalent degree. A personal commitment to Christian higher education. At least 2 years of experience working in an academic library, preferably with collection development and/or acquisitions. Initiative to set priorities, propose viable solutions, and participate in long-range planning. Strong analytical skills. Adept problem solver. Excellent communication skills. Works well both independently and as a team member. Able to effectively supervise part-time employees. Previous experience with OCLC and an integrated library system (Ex Libris’ Voyager ILS software preferred). At least one year experience with copy-cataloging monographs. Familiarity with using MARC and applying AACR2 standards. Pursuit of professional development.

Salary & Benefits
$41,500 annually. Full-time employee benefits including health, dental, and vision are available.

Application Information
Refer the TIU website (www.tiu.edu/hr) to submit your online application and upload a cover letter and resume. Position will remain open until filled. TIU is an AA/EOE. Submitted on 2012-02-13

Collection Development Librarian

State: Louisiana
COLLECTION DEVELOPMENT LIBRARIAN, MONROE LIBRARY, LOYOLA UNIVERSITY NEW ORLEANS. The award-winning J. Edgar & Louise S. Monroe Library is seeking an energetic and forward-thinking library faculty member to serve as the Collection Development Librarian.

The successful candidate will coordinate development, maintenance and assessment of the library's monograph and serials collections in a team environment; serve as an active member of the Information Resources Team; provide leadership for stacks maintenance; monitor and analyze information resources budgets; serve as liaison to one or more academic departments; participate in the library's instruction program; participate in providing services at the Learning Commons desk.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: ALA-accredited MLS; minimum of one year of experience with acquisitions, collection development, or publishing; demonstrated knowledge of major trends in scholarly publishing; strong commitment to responsive and innovative service; ability to balance varied responsibilities; highly motivated and organized, with excellent interpersonal, communication, presentation, and writing skills; clear evidence of ability to interact effectively and cooperatively with faculty, staff, and students; demonstrated problem-solving skills; comfort with the use of technology for selection and purchase of materials, and for data analysis; skills and experience in project planning and implementation in a service environment; dedication to teaching, learning, and student achievement and success.

This is a faculty position. Librarians with faculty status at Loyola University New Orleans are expected to show a pattern of growth and development in librarianship, teaching, scholarship and service continuing throughout their career at Loyola University New Orleans.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Experience with work in an academic setting.

The onsite interview process will consist of interviews, meetings, and a presentation.

Loyola University’s Monroe Library is located on a beautiful campus in uptown New Orleans, facing Audubon Park and the historic streetcar line. Loyola University is a Catholic institution that emphasizes the Jesuit tradition of educating the whole person.

This is a 12-month, tenure-track position with 20 days of vacation and competitive benefits package including TIAA-CREF. Appointment will be at the Assistant Professor level ($43,500 minimum, salary commensurate with qualifications). For full job description, go to http://library.loyno.edu/assets/jobs/colldev.pdf. Send letter of application, resume and 3 references with contact information postmarked by Monday, March 12, 2012 to: Laurie Phillips, Associate Dean for Technical Services, Monroe Library, Loyola University, Box 198, 6363 St. Charles Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70118, or phillips@loyno.edu. Electronic submissions (.pdf or MS Word) preferred. Loyola University is an AA, EOE. Submitted on 2012-02-12

Chemical Sciences Librarian

State: Texas
Chemical Sciences Librarian

Responsibilities: The Liaison to Chemistry, Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, and Biomedical Engineering will be responsible for instruction, collection development, and research support for those departments. As a member of the science team within the Liaison Services Department, the successful candidate will further the initiatives of the science team and the strategic plans for the Liaison Department and the Libraries. Priorities for the science team include developing value added services as well as new methods of delivering existing services to science and engineering researchers to support the University research and teaching initiatives. Liaison librarians are expected to proactively develop partnerships with departmental faculty to help develop and deliver these services.

The successful candidate will have demonstrated the ability to work in a complex, changing environment with a positive, flexible, and innovative attitude, and he or she will have a proven capacity to work effectively and collegially in teams with staff at all levels as well as with faculty and students.

Librarians hold academic ranks pursuant to the University of Houston Librarians' Governance document. They are expected to develop a record of service and professional involvement. The UH Libraries support the ongoing professional development of librarians and our goal is to recruit librarians committed to continuous learning.

The UH Libraries’ Strategic Directions 2010-2013 focuses on supporting research and scholarly productivity, building dynamic partnerships, fostering academic success through innovative services, and enhancing user experience through technology. The complete document is available at: http://info.lib.uh.edu/sites/default/files/docs/strategic_directions.pdf . The Strategic Directions draw on and support an ambitious set of goals adopted by the University ( http://www.uh.edu/about/mission/goals/index.php ). We seek to recruit librarians who can relate their work to these strategies and understand their role in advancing these strategic imperatives.

Qualifications: Required: ALA-accredited Master’s degree; demonstrated excellent communication skills and strong service orientation; degree, significant coursework, or work experience in chemistry or related natural sciences; strong knowledge of and ability to facilitate the adoption of practical technologies that will enhance the outreach and research support to science and engineering. Preferred: Experience or demonstrated interest in instruction in face to face and online environments; strong project management and analytical skills; demonstrated initiative and creativity; understanding of the scientific research process as demonstrated by academic or work experience.

Entry-level candidates will be considered and applications from recent graduates with the appropriate subject background are most welcome.

Salary: $50,000 to $54,000 expected hiring range, depending on qualifications. Comprehensive benefits package; choice of retirement programs including TIAA-CREF; tax-deferred annuity program available; release time to take a class up to 3 hours/week; no state or local income tax.

Library Information: The UH Libraries are a member of the Association of Research Libraries, the Greater Western Library Alliance, and the Texas Digital Library. The Libraries hold over 2.1 million volumes. Total staff includes 48 professionals and approximately 110 FTE support staff. Additional information available at: http://info.lib.uh.edu.

General Information: The University of Houston campus comprises 13 colleges and schools offering close to 80 degree programs with an enrollment exceeding 39,000 students, 7,200 of whom are enrolled in graduate studies. Reflecting the multicultural community of metropolitan Houston, UH is one of the most ethnically diverse research university campuses in the nation.

Houston, the fourth largest city in the United States, offers all the cultural and recreational opportunities of a great city and is within easy reach of the Gulf of Mexico. It enjoys a very reasonable cost of living and was rated eighth among livable North American cities by Places Rated Almanac.

For additional information, including information about Houston’s housing market, flourishing arts scene, and entertainment offerings, please see the Greater Houston Partnership web site: http://www.houston.org/ and the My Houston site: http://www.visithoustontexas.com/myhouston/.

Application Deadline: Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Send letter of application, names of 3 references, and resume to Damon Camille, Training, Assessment, and Statistics Coordinator, University of Houston, 114 University Libraries, Houston, Texas 77204-2000. Applications may also be submitted by email to: dcamille@uh.edu .

Potential applicants seeking further information should contact John Lehner, Associate Dean for Personnel, Planning, and Systems, at 713-743-9801 or jlehner@uh.edu.

THE UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER. MINORITIES, WOMEN, VETERANS AND PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

Permalink: http://info.lib.uh.edu/p/chemical-sciences-librarian Submitted on 2012-02-10

Coodinator, Student Multimedia Design Center Services

State: Delaware
Position: Coordinator, Student Multimedia Design Center Services

Description: The University of Delaware Library seeks a motivated, service-oriented, professional librarian to serve as Coordinator, Student Multimedia Design Center Services. The position reports to the Head, Student Multimedia Design Center, and works in a rapidly changing, technology-rich public service environment to coordinate general outreach and instruction activities related to multimedia technology and assess departmental needs. Work collaboratively with other librarians, faculty, and information technology staff to provide instructional support for students on multimedia projects and coursework. Provide initial technical support for the Center, including troubleshooting software, hardware, and equipment issues and the design and maintenance of the departmental web site. Develop departmental staff training and enrichment activities to practice and learn new multimedia technologies. Provide direct assistance to library users at a busy service desk with: computer hardware, software applications, and equipment; microforms, maps, and CD-ROM collections; scanner/copiers and portable media equipment; and register transactions. Assist the Head, Student Multimedia Design Center in overall departmental operations and program planning, including recommending multimedia equipment and software for purchase and recommending and implementing new policies, procedures, and services related to multimedia.

Qualifications: Master's degree from an ALA-accredited program. Demonstrated experience with current multimedia production capabilities in Windows and/or Macintosh operating systems using software such as the iLife suite, the Adobe Creative Suite, and Final Cut Pro. Successful experience working with university faculty, students and staff in an academic setting. Ability to use technology to meet instructional and public service objectives. Video creation equipment troubleshooting experience preferred. Excellent oral and written communications skills to enable effective instruction to groups related to the use of multimedia in higher education. Strong public service orientation. Ability to create and maintain web sites using CSS, HTML 5, and Javascript. Knowledge of trends in librarianship and digital multimedia creation in order to effectively serve the student population. Ability to supervise and train student staff and establish and maintain effective working relationships with diverse individuals in a busy service environment.

General Information: The University of Delaware Library makes accessible a broad range of electronic resources, including over 42,000 electronic and print journals, over 320 databases, and over 26,000 videos. Library collections which are broadly based and comprehensive include over 2.8 million volumes. The Library has 275 public access workstations, 200 laptop connections, and wireless access. The Library is a Member of the Association of Research Libraries, Center for Research Libraries, Coalition for Networked Information, Council on Library and Information Resources, Digital Library Federation, OCLC Research Partnership, and SPARC. The Library is an Affiliate member of the National Network of Libraries of Medicine (NN/LM) that promotes health information, education and/or access in the Mid-Atlantic Region which includes Delaware, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania. More information about the Library is available at http://www.udel.edu/library. The Student Multimedia Design Center is a state-of-the-art multimedia facility with two instructional classrooms, four digital video studios, and more than 80 computers for individual and collaborative student use. The Center provides multi-level editing equipment and software, SMART boards to rehearse presentations, and more than 145 kits, such as video camera kits, for circulation. Please see http://www.lib.udel.edu/multimedia for more information.

Salary: Appointment will be at the level of Assistant Librarian (level 13) or Senior Assistant Librarian (level 14) with rank and salary dependent upon experience and qualifications. Assistant Librarian rank is entry level for academic librarians with less than 3 years of professional experience.

To Apply: Include cover letter and resume, along with the names and contact information of three professional references, in a single document following University of Delaware application instructions at http://www.udel.edu/udjobs/ by February 29, 2012.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Employment offers will be conditioned upon successful completion of a criminal background check. A conviction will not necessarily exclude you from employment.

The University of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity Employer which encourages applications from Minority Group Members and Women. The University's Notice of Non-Discrimination can be found at http://www.udel.edu/aboutus/legalnotices.html Submitted on 2012-02-08

Archnet Digital Library Content Manager

State: Massachusetts
Archnet Digital Library Content Manager
Specialized Content and Services
(Administrative Staff)

The MIT Libraries are seeking a subject specialist with a background in Islamic art and architecture as well as digital content management to develop the Archnet Digital Library. Archnet (http://Archnet.org) is an international online community for architects, planners, urban designers, landscape architects, conservationists, and scholars, with a focus on Muslim cultures and civilizations. A significant component of Archnet is its Digital Library, which contains content that documents work relevant to scholarship in Islamic architecture and planning, including images and planning documents associated with specific sites and projects, and scholarship applied to these areas that is made freely and openly available.

RESPONSIBILITIES: Reporting to the Program Head of the Aga Khan Documentation Center, the Archnet Digital Library Content Manager will be responsible for managing various aspects of the digital library for this online professional/academic community. S/he will participate in building the collection by identifying, evaluating, and acquiring materials including images, digital resources and historic photographs and will archive all original material and all derivatives to the site. The Content Manager will edit, catalog, create metadata and upload materials to the site and will be responsible for acquiring and managing copyright permissions as appropriate. S/he will also report bugs/problems with Archnet to the Site Administrator. S/he will prioritize and coordinate various digital projects such as scanning, uploading, and cataloging; managing workflows, tracking progress and managing deadlines. The Content Manager will play an important role in supporting digital scholarship, working closely with various and diverse colleagues at MIT, the Aga Khan Trust for Culture and the Aga Khan Program in Islamic Architecture Documentation Center at Harvard University. S/he will be expected to keep current with and develop his/her knowledge of emerging technologies and trends in the community.

QUALIFICATIONS: Required - Advanced degree (Master's level or higher) in the history of art and architecture related to the study of the Islamic world, or the equivalent combination of education and/or experience. Master's degree in library and/or information science or equivalent experience. Research, writing, and/or copy-editing experience. Familiarity with architectural description and/or some editing or curatorial experience. Reading knowledge of at least one Middle Eastern language (Arabic, Persian, Turkish). Expertise in image metadata standards and online data creation and access. Computer skills including facility with databases and digital image file management. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills including demonstrated ability in working successfully within a diverse community. Strong organizational skills with proven ability to manage projects and competing priorities, to adapt to change, and to work successfully in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to be flexible, collaborative, and to work across organizational boundaries. Highly desirable- Working knowledge of western European languages. Knowledge of the contemporary field of Islamic art and architecture historical study and its constituents. Knowledge of other archival collections projects related to visual culture and history of the Middle East. Ability to write, research, and communicate with donors in multiple languages. Experience working with an online professional/academic community. Two or more years related professional library experience.

SALARY AND BENEFITS: $51,000 minimum. Actual salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. MIT offers excellent benefits including a choice of health and retirement plans, a dental plan, and tuition assistance. The MIT Libraries afford a flexible and collegial working environment and foster professional growth of staff with management training and travel funding for professional meetings.

APPLICATION PROCESS: Apply online at: http://hrweb.mit.edu/staffing/. Please include cover letter, resume, and contact information for three references. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until position is filled. MIT is strongly and actively committed to diversity within its community and particularly encourages applications from qualified women and minority candidates.

Through a culture that encourages innovation and collaboration, the MIT Libraries are redefining the role of the 21st century library – making collections more accessible than ever before, and shaping the future of scholarly research. Library staff, at all levels, contribute to this spirit of innovation and to the mission of promoting learning, discovery and the advancement of knowledge at MIT and beyond. “Reinventing the Research Library: The MIT Libraries in the 21st Century” is a short video that looks at how the Libraries are expanding beyond their traditional role to shape 21st century research library --creating innovative services, reaching out to students and faculty, and leading efforts to increase global access to MIT’s scholarly work.

The MIT Libraries support the Institute's programs of research and study with holdings of more than 2.9 million print volumes and 3.1 million special format items, and terabytes of MIT-owned digital content. In addition, rare special collections, Institute records, historical documents, and papers of noted faculty are held in the Institute Archives and Special Collections. Library resources and services are accessible to students and researchers through the Libraries’ website (http://libraries.mit.edu/), and library spaces are widely available for both collaborative work and quiet study. Traditional library resources are supplemented by innovative services for bioinformatics, GIS, metadata, social science data, and research data management services, as well as multimedia facilities and services for video production, conferencing, webcasting and distance education. The Libraries utilize the Ex Libris Aleph system for its public Web-based catalog and as the support system for user service and processing functions. DSpace@MIT, a digital repository developed over the past ten years by the MIT Libraries, serves to capture, preserve and communicate the intellectual output of MIT's faculty and research community. Other MIT repositories include: Dome, a second DSpace instance, providing access to a sizable image collection and other digital collections owned by the MIT Libraries; the MIT Geodata Repository for a diverse collection of GIS Data; and MIT’s DataVerse for licensed social science datasets. MIT Libraries maintain memberships and affiliations in arXiv, Association of Research Libraries, the BorrowDirect group, the Boston Library Consortium, DDI Alliance, DuraSpace, HathiTrust, CLIR/Digital Library Federation, the Coalition of Networked Information, EDUCAUSE, North East Research Libraries, OCLC Research Library Partnership, ORCID, and Portico.

January 2012

Submitted on 2012-02-03

UC Davis Agricultural and Environmental Sciences Librarian

State: California
UC Davis Agricultural and Environmental Sciences Librarian

The University of California, Davis Library seeks an energetic, proactive, innovative, collaborative, and user-oriented, public services librarian to work closely with faculty and students in a highly interdisciplinary scientific research community. The Library is embarking on an e-research program of services that build upon a dynamic new clustering of the sciences libraries into two administrative units: 1) Agricultural, Environmental Sciences, Physical Sciences, and Engineering, 2) Health and Life Sciences.

Scope: The Agricultural, Environmental, and Physical Sciences and Engineering Libraries at the University of California, Davis serve the faculty, staff, and students in the academic programs based primarily in the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, the College of Letters and Science Division of Mathematical and Physical Sciences, the College of Engineering, and the College of Biological Sciences. The successful candidate would join the team working with the agricultural and environmental sciences (http://www.lib.ucdavis.edu/dept/bioag/) collections, serving a large number of academic disciplines, which are among the country's most comprehensive, and include world-class collections in Bee Biology, Nematology, and Viticulture & Enology. This position reports to the Head of the Agricultural, Environmental, and Physical Science and Engineering Libraries. Staffing for the unit currently consists of 8 FTE librarians, 4.5 FTE library assistants, and 2 FTE student assistants.

Responsibilities: The Agricultural and Environmental Sciences Librarian delivers client-focused, innovative services that support the information needs of faculty, staff, and students in a strongly interdisciplinary science-intensive academic research campus. Working collaboratively with University of California librarians, UC Davis faculty, staff, and students, curate collections and contribute to the high quality service, instruction, and outreach efforts of the UC Davis University Library staffs. Responsibility for outreach and collection management for assigned science disciplines is dependent on the expertise and experience of the successful candidate. The incumbent cultivates and sustains effective working relationships with faculty and graduate students; develops and maintains an understanding of relevant research and teaching programs within the sections and departments in assigned areas; is conversant with current trends in e-science/e-research, open access initiatives, academic scholarly communication, and data management/curation; collaboratively develops and implements innovative initiatives in science reference practices using relevant technologies; designs and delivers appropriate instructional sessions, including curriculum-based education programs, in assigned areas; collaboratively participates in electronic delivery of services to UC researchers, and contributes to the campus and UC-wide libraries initiatives that best serve the information needs of UC faculty, staff, and students.

Required Qualifications:

* Graduate degree in librarianship from an ALA-accredited institution or its equivalent.
* Evidence of active interest in the sciences.
* Effective oral and written communication skills and interpersonal skills; excellent analytical and organizational skills.
* Demonstrated ability to work independently, collaboratively, and to contribute positively to a team environment within a rapidly changing, complex, and multicultural environment.
* Demonstrated initiative and flexibility in adapting to change.
* Excellent computer and web skills, especially in a networked environment.

Desired Qualifications:

* At least one or more years of relevant library experience.
* A degree or course work in plant sciences, agricultural sciences, or environmental sciences.
* Experience in providing reference/public services in an agricultural or environmental sciences academic research environment.
* Demonstrated outreach experience in developing working partnerships with clientele and communities.
* Demonstrated understanding of the information needs of scientists and the application of information technologies to serving those populations.
* Strong commitment to quality public service.
* Experience with the development and delivery of discipline-specific instructional sessions using appropriate technologies.
* Effective project management skills.
* Experience with bibliographic management software.
* Ability to perform work requiring attention to detail.
* Strong bibliographic verification skills.

For the complete job description for the Agricultural and Environmental Sciences Librarian, and application procedures, please visit http://www.lib.ucdavis.edu/ul/about/jobs/.

Candidates applying by February 24, 2012 will receive first consideration. The position will remain open until filled.

The University of California, Davis, is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to excellence through diversity. Submitted on 2012-02-01

Head of Manuscripts Processing

State: Louisiana
ASSISTANT LIBRARIAN
(Head of Manuscripts Processing/Tenure-track)
Louisiana State University Libraries

Duties and Responsibilities:

Working under the general supervision of the Curator of Manuscripts/Interim Head of Special Collections, the Head of Manuscripts Processing oversees all aspects of processing, arranging, and describing manuscript holdings to make them accessible and support public service and outreach. The incumbent uses advanced technical knowledge and skills and independent judgment to analyze incoming acquisitions, accession collections, create essential management data, and determine how and to what level materials will be processed. The incumbent arranges and describes manuscript collections and creates DACS-compliant finding aids and original MARC records for those collections; he/she also hires, supervises, trains, and assigns work to 2 FTE support staff and 1-3 graduate assistants who carry out processing tasks. The Head of Manuscripts Processing assists the Curator of Manuscripts in acquiring and appraising manuscript acquisitions. The incumbent provides public services at Special Collections service points, participates in outreach activities as appropriate, and works to meet tenure and promotion requirements.

Required Qualifications: Master of Library Science (MLS) degree from an ALA-accredited library school program with a concentration in archival studies or management; three years professional experience in the appraisal, processing, and description of archival and manuscript materials; demonstrated project management and supervisory skills; demonstrated knowledge of archival theory, practice, and national and international standards and best practices that govern the preservation, arrangement and description of primary source materials, including Describing Archives: A Content Standard (DACS), EAD, MARC, LCSH, LNAF, and other appropriate thesauri and authority lists used for indexing archival descriptions; familiarity with online and print research tools and methodologies; ability to use common library and office productivity software applications; interpersonal, oral and written communication, and organizational skills.

Additional Qualifications Desired: Experience providing reference service; knowledge of archive management software; experience implementing EAD; knowledge of Louisiana and American history, particularly the American South, and related disciplines and research methodologies; reading knowledge of French or Spanish; strong commitment to technical services in support of public services; ability to work with minimal supervision. An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.

Application deadline is February 20, 2012 or until a candidate is selected.

Projected salary is $45,000 based on experience and qualifications. Generous benefits for eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; annual and sick leave; 14 paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption; training and development opportunities.

LSU position # 0002096. Apply online (https://lsusystemcareers.lsu.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=53566) or view a more detailed ad at http://www.lib.lsu.edu/special/about/jobs.html#faculty Submitted on 2012-01-31

Systems Librarian

State: Virginia
Vacancy Announcement: Systems Librarian

The Virginia Commonwealth University Libraries invites applications and nominations for the position of Systems Librarian. VCU Libraries seeks a creative, energetic, and collaborative individual to enable exemplary discovery of our collections and increase efficiencies for all aspects of technical and public services. Working in a team environment, the incumbent will be responsible for a diverse suite of enterprise applications, including Aleph, SFX, Primo, DSpace, ILLiad, and EZproxy. The Systems Librarian will play a significant role in the VCU Libraries' early adopter implementation of Alma, the Ex Libris next generation services framework that is in the final stages of its development. He or she will promote state-of-the-art services through continual innovation and awareness of national trends and best practices. The successful candidate will join a culturally and academically diverse faculty of the highest caliber.

Responsibilities

Reporting to the Integrated Systems Librarian in the Library Information Systems Department, the Systems Librarian will advance enterprise library applications through maintenance, customization, and professional vision. The successful candidate will work closely with team members, the Library Information Systems Department, library staff, professional colleagues, and vendors to deliver online services to the VCU community. The Systems Librarian will also provide systems administration support in both a local LAMP and an external cloud environment. He or she is responsible for exploring new technologies and identifying opportunities for their effective application, including the potential integration with other university and library systems. As a faculty member of the Library Information Systems Department, the Systems Librarian will actively contribute to the department’s overall objectives, engaging in projects and activities that further these goals. The successful candidate will provide occasional on-call and planned maintenance support. The Systems Librarian is expected to be active professionally and to contribute to developments in the field. Faculty with the VCU Libraries are evaluated, and promoted, on the basis of job performance, scholarship, and professional development and service.

Qualifications

Although experience in certain areas is desirable, this is an entry-level position in which candidates who demonstrate excellent promise and a passion for developing superior academic library systems will be given the most serious consideration. Required: ALA-accredited graduate degree or accredited graduate degree in another appropriate discipline. Preferred: Working knowledge of technologies needed to manage the enterprise environment including system administration tools (e.g. UNIX command structure, Apache, security standards) and programming languages (e.g. Perl, PHP, SQL, JAVA, XML, JAVA). Understanding of enterprise library applications such as integrated library systems, discovery services, OpenURL resolvers, proxy services, digital repositories, and interlibrary loan. Exposure to research libraries with knowledge of public and technical services operations, as well as library standards (MARC, Dublin Core, OAI-PMH, etc.). Strong analytical, troubleshooting, time management and problem resolution skills. Ability to learn and apply new technologies independently. Excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with a diversegroup of clients and staff. Ability to work successfully with external vendor support and documentation. Availability and willingness to work a flexible schedule, including occasional evenings, weekends, and holidays. Demonstrated experience working in and fostering a diverse faculty, staff, and student environment or commitment to do so as a faculty member at VCU.

Full description

http://www.library.vcu.edu/about/jobs/SystemsLibrarian.html

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Jimmy Ghaphery
Head, Library Information Systems
VCU Libraries
http://www.library.vcu.edu Submitted on 2012-01-31

Youth & Extension Services Manager

State: Illinois
The retirement of Six Mile Regional Library District’s long-time Youth & Extension Services coordinator will create an opportunity for a creative, dynamic professional who is dedicated to serving children, families, and educators. If you are looking for the chance to shape the future, this may be it!

The Youth & Extension Services Manager works full-time. Benefits include medical insurance (health, dental, vision, and prescriptions); participation in the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund; and paid holidays, sick leave, and vacation. Qualifications include a Master of Library Science degree from an ALA accredited university.

To apply, please submit a completed application, cover letter, and resume to Tina Hubert (tinahubert@smrld.org). The search will remain open until filled with preference given to those submitting their materials on or before Tuesday, February 7, 2012.

For more information, the application, and the full job description, visit http://smrld.org/?page_id=757. Submitted on 2012-01-31

Information and Instructional Services Librarian

State: Alabama
The University of Alabama seeks two forward-thinking librarians with innovative ideas for learning-centered approaches to research and instructional services. Reporting to the Head of Gorgas Information Services, these positions work with faculty to develop instruction, instructional materials and assignments, and identify needs and opportunities for outreach in assigned academic departments. In collaboration with the information services department, the candidates will also develop, deliver and assess instruction for the Freshman Writing Program and participate in on-call, evening and Sunday rotations. These positions also provide outreach to non-academic units to develop events and services that promote the Libraries. These positions will be available June 1, 2012.

More information on the positions can be found here: https://facultyjobs.ua.edu/postings/28805/ Submitted on 2012-01-31