Full-time Faculty Positions Information Systems & Software Engineering

Drexel University's College of Information Science & Technology (IST) invites applications for several tenure-track positions in Information Systems and Software Engineering at the assistant, associate, or full professor level. We welcome applications with a wide variety of teaching and research interests. We are particularly interested in applicants in the following areas:

• Information security
• Information architecture
• Human-computer interaction
• Software engineering

The successful candidate will have:

• A completed doctorate in a related field
• Evidence of excellence in teaching and research
• Interest in working with a highly collaborative, interdisciplinary faculty

Candidates for senior positions should have established research records and success in obtaining external research funding. Joint appointments with other Drexel academic units are also a possibility.

The IST view of information is broad, multidisciplinary, and practical. IST continues to evolve as an innovative leader in educating information professionals in the twenty-first century, combining high quality teaching and research in a broad, multidisciplinary, and collaborative environment. We offer three BS degrees, three Masters degrees, and the PhD. Full-time PhD students are supported either through faculty research grants from the National Science Foundation, the Institute for Library and Museum Services, and other funding agencies, or while performing other research or teaching related activities in the College.

All academic programs emphasize applied research, with a tradition of both quantitative and qualitative research that encourages interdisciplinary activity. We consider experience in industry a plus.

Drexel is a privately endowed technology university founded in 1891. With approximately 20,000 students, it has one of the largest undergraduate cooperative education programs in the nation, with formal relationships in place with over 1500 local, national, and multi-national companies. Drexel is located on Philadelphia’s Avenue of Technology in University City and at the hub of the academic, cultural, and historical resources of the nation’s fourth largest metropolitan region. Philadelphia is also the midpoint of a mid-Atlantic technology corridor that stretches from New York City (100 miles north) to Washington, DC (135 miles south).

Please submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, and names and contact information of at least three references to:

Dr. Lisl Zach, Chair
IST Search Committee
College of Information Science & Technology
Drexel University
3141 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104

E-mail: faculty-search@cis.drexel.edu

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the positions are filled. Drexel is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and encourages applications from women, members of minority groups, disabled individuals and veterans.

Full-time Faculty Positions Library & Information Science

Drexel University's College of Information Science & Technology (IST) invites applications for several tenure-track positions in Library and Information Science at the assistant, associate, or full professor level. We welcome applications with a wide variety of teaching and research interests. We are particularly interested in applicants in the following areas:

• Digital preservation
• Digital reference/digital libraries
• Electronic records management
• Information policy
• Information representation and retrieval
• Library management and leadership

The successful candidate will have:

• A completed doctorate in library and information science or a related field
• Evidence of excellence in teaching and research
• Interest in working with a highly collaborative, interdisciplinary faculty

Candidates for senior positions should have established research records and success in obtaining external research funding. Joint appointments with other Drexel academic units are also a possibility.

IST continues to evolve as an innovative leader in educating information professionals in the twenty-first century, combining high quality teaching and research in a broad, multidisciplinary, and collaborative environment. The MS(LIS) degree is highly ranked, both overall and for specializations in information systems and digital librarianship. Faculty and student interests span a broad spectrum of library and information science areas. Full-time PhD students are supported either through faculty research grants from the Institute for Library and Museum Services, the National Science Foundation, and other funding agencies, or through research or teaching related activities within the College.

The College is host to the Internet Public Library (IPL) (http://www.ipl.org/). Founded in 1995 as an LIS graduate student class project at the University of Michigan’s School of Information, the IPL has grown into a fully-realized Web-based public service organization and learning/teaching environment. It serves as a teaching and research forum that unites the broad faculty interests across the College.

Drexel is a privately endowed technology university founded in 1891. With approximately 20,000 students, it has one of the largest undergraduate cooperative education programs in the nation, with formal relationships in place with over 1500 local, national, and multi-national companies. Drexel is located on Philadelphia’s Avenue of Technology in University City and at the hub of the academic, cultural, and historical resources of the nation’s fourth largest metropolitan region. Philadelphia is also the midpoint of a mid-Atlantic technology corridor that stretches from New York City (100 miles north) to Washington, DC (135 miles south).

Please submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, and names and contact information of at least three references to:
Dr. Lisl Zach, Chair
IST Search Committee
College of Information Science & Technology
Drexel University
3141 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104

E-mail: faculty-search@cis.drexel.edu

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the positions are filled. Drexel is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and encourages applications from women, members of minority groups, disabled individuals and veterans.

Members of the Search Committee will be available at the ASIST and ALISE annual meetings and at the ALA mid-winter meeting to discuss these open faculty positions.

Assistant Director of Libraries

Position: Assistant Director of Libraries (a tenure track faculty position at the Assistant, Associate or Full Professor Rank)

Responsibilities: Reporting to the Director of Libraries, the Assistant Director serves as a member of the administrative team providing leadership and direction for McIntyre Library. This position also has specific responsibilities for supervision of access departments (circulation, reserves, stack maintenance, and interlibrary loan), oversight of student assistant budgets, and continued development and assessment of the Library Strategic Plan. Coordinates public relations and marketing. Serves as liaison to university academic departments including information literacy instruction, and participates in reference desk rotation. Salary and rank commensurate with education and experience.
Qualifications:
Required:
· ALA accredited MLS or international equivalent
· Significant professional experience in an academic library
· Supervisory experience
· Demonstrated commitment to public relations and marketing
· Outstanding written and oral communication skills
· Demonstrated ability to engage in scholarly and professional development activities at the level necessary to meet requirements for tenure and promotion

Preferred:
· Knowledge of the administrative, managerial and financial practices of an academic library
· Public service experience
· Teaching experience

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Send letter of application, curriculum vita, and the names, addresses, telephone numbers and email addresses of three professional references to:
Cheryl Cutsforth, Chair
Assistant Director of Libraries Search Committee
McIntyre Library
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Eau Claire, WI 54702-4004
Telephone: 715.836.3304
Email: cutsfocl@uwec.edu

To ensure consideration, completed applications must be post-marked July 18, 2008. However, screening may continue until the position is filled. The University reserves the right to contact additional references with notice given to the candidate at the appropriate time in the process. Applicants’ names are subject to public release unless confidentiality has been requested in writing. Names of all finalists must be released. A criminal background check will be required prior to employment. An AA/EEO employer.

To learn more, visit our web site: http://www.uwec.edu/acadaff/jobs/

Systems Librarian

The College of Charleston library seeks an innovative and motivated professional to manage the operation, use and continued development of the library’s integrated library system software and access to the Library’s electronic resources including the library’s web pages. Working with other library staff this librarian ensures that the integrated library system provides coherent access to external electronic and in-house resources including locally developed scholarly digital resources. The librarian is also responsible for researching, evaluating, recommending and implementing new library technologies which improve student and faculty access to scholarly information.

Complete position descriptions are available at http://library.cofc.edu/frequent/positions.html . The Marlene and Nathan Addlestone Library is a new, state-of-the-art library in the heart of historic Charleston. This position is full time, tenure track, eleven-month appointment.

Applications:Apply with resume and the names, addresses and telephone numbers of three references by August 8, 2008 to David Cohen, Dean of Libraries, Marlene and Nathan Addlestone Library, College of Charleston, Charleston, SC 29424.

Associate Dean for Technology and Support Services

POSITION: Associate Dean for Technology and Support Services

RANK: Associate Dean and Associate University Librarian
or Associate Dean and University Librarian

REPORTS TO: Sr. Associate Dean of Libraries

SALARY: Anticipated starting salary is $110,000. Commensurate with selected applicant’s qualifications.

Requisition #: 0705757

DEADLINE DATE: Search will remain open until the position is filled. Applicant
submissions will be reviewed beginning July 14, 2008.

Please note that this posting has specific instructions for the submission of application materials (see below: APPLICATION PROCESS). Failure to submit all of the required documents as instructed, may result in your application not being considered.

JOB SUMMARY:
The duties of this position include:
· Provides effective administrative leadership for a team of functional managers in the areas of acquisitions; preservation; cataloging and metadata; interlibrary loan, electronic reserves and copyright services; digital services; information technology; and facilities.
· Provides leadership in strategic planning, administration and resource allocation.
· Maintains ongoing engagement with faculty and staff to define needs, set priorities, and develop policies and establish goals, objectives and budgets.
· Works with faculty and staff to identify and prioritize areas for which external support is needed.
· Fosters grant initiatives.
· Keep abreast of developments in the administration of academic research collections.
· Organizes and maintains a program of regular contact with appropriate academic faculty, staff and benefactors.
· Manages services that support the university’s curriculum and research needs.
· Fosters an atmosphere of collegiality and innovation.
· Builds upon the Libraries’ leadership role within the campus community.
· Represents the Libraries in appropriate local, state, regional and national bodies.

Minimum Qualifications:
· Masters degree in relevant field.
· Minimum of 7 years of relevant professional experience.
· Experience in resource allocation and budget preparation.
· Experience in developing and evaluating library or comparable services.
· Success in integrating varied and disparate library or comparable services to achieve positive outcomes.
· Demonstrated success in human resource management, including the ability to lead and engage staff through the process of organizational improvement and change.
· Knowledge of current trends in academia and scholarly resource management.
· Broad understanding of current and emerging information technologies and patron services in academic libraries.
· Experience in team-oriented project management.
· Excellent analytical, planning, interpersonal and communication skills.
· Commitment to staff development and cross department collaboration and communication.
· Demonstrated knowledge of digitization practices and technology applications.

Preferred Qualifications:
· Master’s degree from an ALA-accredited program or international equivalent.
· Demonstrated record of leadership and achievement in librarianship, including mentoring, scholarly work, and professional/institutional service.
· Qualifications to be considered for tenure upon appointment. (For a description of tenure for library faculty please see the Smathers Career Development Handbook.)

The University of Florida
The University of Florida is a large, land grant, public educational research institution with a faculty of approximately 4,000 and a student body of approximately 50,000. UF is Florida's largest university, the nation's fourth-largest, and traces its beginnings to a small seminary in 1853. Since 1985, UF has been a member of the Association of American Universities, the prestigious higher-education organization comprised of the top 62 public and private institutions in North America. UF is home to 16 colleges and more than 150 research centers and institutes. The University offers the Ph.D. in more than 90 fields and the Master's degree in more than 120 fields. For more information please consult the UF homepage at http://www.ufl.edu.
The University of Florida Libraries are members of the Association of Research Libraries, the Center for Research Libraries, the Research Libraries Group, the Coalition for Networked Information (CNI), the Program for Cooperative Cataloging (PCC) and SOLINET. The library staff consists of more than 400 FTE librarians, technology/clerical staff and student assistants. For more information about the Libraries, please visit http://www.uflib.ufl.edu.

The newly created and currently evolving Technology and Support Services Division of the George A. Smathers Libraries consists of the following functional areas: Acquisitions & Licensing, Cataloging & Metadata, Preservation & Conservation, Access Support (Inter Library Loan, Electronic Reserves and Copyright services), Digital Services, Information Technology, and Facilities. The mission of the Technology Services and Support Services Division is to make the library's technology infrastructure work in support of the information needs of the University of Florida community and provide vital infrastructure services to all library units, thus ensuring the Smathers Libraries serve as a catalyst for research and discovery. The Technology and Support Services division is the result of a merger of two previous library divisions: Technical Services and Support Services. This merger will consolidate planning and decision making and coordinate the work processes of these varied but similarly oriented functional operations. The information provided via the following links should be helpful for potential candidates:

• Revised Library Organizational Structure
• Division webpage for Technical Services Division
• Division webpage for Support Services Division

COMMUNITY:
Gainesville, Florida and the surrounding community are home to approximately 240,000 people. Gainesville is also home to the University of Florida and Santa Fe Community College. Situated just over an hour from the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic Ocean, Gainesville is surrounded by over 40 nature parks including many spring fed lakes and rivers. Gainesville has numerous cultural institutions and is a haven for sports fans. In 2007, Gainesville was ranked as the “Best Place to Live and Work” by Frommer’s Cities Ranked and Rated and as one of the “Best Places to Live and Play” by National Geographic Adventure. Jacksonville, Orlando, Tampa, Tallahassee, and St. Augustine are all within a two hour drive of Gainesville.

Benefits:
Twenty-six vacation days, nine paid holidays, and thirteen days sick leave annually; retirement plan options; insurance benefits; tuition fee waiver program; no state or local income tax. Prospective employees should review the information about employment at UF available at http://www.hr.ufl.edu/training/neo/default.asp.

Application Process:
The University of Florida is an equal opportunity employer and is strongly committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. Applicants from a broad spectrum of people, including members of ethnic minorities and disabled persons, are especially encouraged to apply. As part of the application process, applicants are invited to complete an on-line confidential and voluntary demographic self-disclosure form which can be found at: http://www.hr.ufl.edu/job/datacard.htm. This information is collected by the University of Florida's Faculty Development Office to track applicant trends and is in no way considered by the Smathers Libraries in the selection process.

Please submit application materials via e-mail. Send, as attachments (PDF or MS-Word format), a cover letter detailing your interest in and qualifications for this position, your current resume. Please include a document describing your experience with the effective use of technology and innovation in enhancing and supporting the delivery of library services. While the search will remain open until the position is filled, applicant submissions will be reviewed and screening will begin July 14, 2008. Send all required application materials to Brian W. Keith, Smathers Libraries Financial and Human Resources Officer, at: brikeit@uflib.ufl.edu.

Deputy Director

The Health Sciences Library at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill offers a rare opportunity for the right individual to serve as its Deputy Director at a top ranked university in one of the most beautiful and sought after campus settings in the nation. The Deputy Director will work closely with the Director and staff to define and carry out the library’s strategic vision and priorities, guide library programs, services and staff, and enable optimal overall library performance.

Specific responsibilities include:

• Help create the library’s strategic vision and priorities and develop appropriate strategies for achieving them successfully.
• Help enable successful library outcomes through development, allocation and use of library staff, funds, collections, technology, and facilities.
• Help ensure optimal library performance and quality of services.
• Chair the Library Management Council (senior management team), alternating annual terms with the Director
• Recruit and supervise selected senior library managers
• Advocate for and represent the Library, and communicate its vision, to constituent groups, colleagues, partners, and organizations within and external to the University, on behalf of or at the request of the Director. Participate with the Director in library fundraising, donor stewardship, and recognition
• Create and serve on library teams to help meet goals

For more information about this position, and for information about how to apply,
See http://www.hsl.unc.edu/AboutLib/employment/jobindex.cfm

Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer

University Librarian

Boston College invites nominations and applications for the position of University Librarian. The University seeks an energetic and inspiring leader to articulate a vision and chart a course for the Boston College Libraries that addresses important challenges in the areas of collections, technology, space management, and organizational development. S/he will come to Boston College at a time of great opportunity, joining a highly respected academic institution with significant aspirations for the coming decade.

Boston College is a vibrant Jesuit, Catholic university, committed to the highest standards of teaching and scholarship, intellectual development and personal formation, and the pursuit of a just society. From a position of strength and with a clear sense of mission, the University has adopted a Strategic Plan that will move Boston College to the next level of excellence and reputation. The University seeks to foster the rigorous intellectual development and the religious, ethical, and personal formation of its undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in order to prepare them for citizenship, service, and leadership in a global society. The University will emphasize research in selected areas of the humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences that will advance insight and understanding, thereby both enriching culture and addressing important societal needs. Such research, supported by the Libraries, draws outstanding faculty, strengthens academic programs, and attracts talented students, and it is critical to Boston College’s continued emergence as a major university.

Boston College, Carnegie classified as a Doctoral/Research–Extensive university, is ranked 35th in the nation by U.S. News and World Report in 2008. Traditionally focused on undergraduate liberal arts education, it also offers degrees in its highly-ranked professional and graduate schools of Law, Education, Social Work, Nursing, and Management. The Boston College Libraries comprise seven locations, a collection of 2.2 million volumes, an annual budget in 2007 of $15.3 million ($7.2 million for collections), and a staff of 177 (67 professionals, 67 support staff, and 43 FTE student assistants). Boston College has been a member of the Association of Research Libraries since 2000.

Reporting to the Provost and Dean of Faculties, the University Librarian will bring an understanding of and significant experience in addressing the major challenges facing academic research libraries, including collections development, technology integration, space planning and utilization, and the need for effective staff and organizational development to support rapidly changing user needs and expectations. Required qualifications include a background of scholarship appropriate for a highly selective academic institution; the ability to articulate a vision for the library and advocate effectively for the Library’s role within the university; a demonstrated history of successful staff development and team building; and the ability and willingness to seek out and obtain appropriate resources for the development of the Libraries.

All inquiries, nominations, and applications should be directed with a cover letter in confidence to:
Boston College invites nominations and applications for the position of University Librarian. The University seeks an energetic and inspiring leader to articulate a vision and chart a course for the Boston College Libraries that addresses important challenges in the areas of collections, technology, space management, and organizational development. S/he will come to Boston College at a time of great opportunity, joining a highly respected academic institution with significant aspirations for the coming decade.

Boston College is a vibrant Jesuit, Catholic university, committed to the highest standards of teaching and scholarship, intellectual development and personal formation, and the pursuit of a just society. From a position of strength and with a clear sense of mission, the University has adopted a Strategic Plan that will move Boston College to the next level of excellence and reputation. The University seeks to foster the rigorous intellectual development and the religious, ethical, and personal formation of its undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in order to prepare them for citizenship, service, and leadership in a global society. The University will emphasize research in selected areas of the humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences that will advance insight and understanding, thereby both enriching culture and addressing important societal needs. Such research, supported by the Libraries, draws outstanding faculty, strengthens academic programs, and attracts talented students, and it is critical to Boston College’s continued emergence as a major university.

Boston College, Carnegie classified as a Doctoral/Research–Extensive university, is ranked 35th in the nation by U.S. News and World Report in 2008. Traditionally focused on undergraduate liberal arts education, it also offers degrees in its highly-ranked professional and graduate schools of Law, Education, Social Work, Nursing, and Management. The Boston College Libraries comprise seven locations, a collection of 2.2 million volumes, an annual budget in 2007 of $15.3 million ($7.2 million for collections), and a staff of 177 (67 professionals, 67 support staff, and 43 FTE student assistants). Boston College has been a member of the Association of Research Libraries since 2000.

Reporting to the Provost and Dean of Faculties, the University Librarian will bring an understanding of and significant experience in addressing the major challenges facing academic research libraries, including collections development, technology integration, space planning and utilization, and the need for effective staff and organizational development to support rapidly changing user needs and expectations. Required qualifications include a background of scholarship appropriate for a highly selective academic institution; the ability to articulate a vision for the library and advocate effectively for the Library’s role within the university; a demonstrated history of successful staff development and team building; and the ability and willingness to seek out and obtain appropriate resources for the development of the Libraries.

All inquiries, nominations, and applications should be directed with a cover letter in confidence to:
Alan Wichlei, Vice President and Director
or
Beverly Brady, Senior Associate
Isaacson, Miller
334 Boylston Street
Boston, MA 02116
E-mail: 3638@imsearch.com

Electronic submission of credentials is strongly encouraged.
For more information about Boston College, please visit its website: www.bc.edu

Electronic submission of credentials is strongly encouraged.
For more information about Boston College, please visit its website: www.bc.edu

SCIENCE LIBRARIAN
SHAPIRO SCIENCE LIBRARY
Two Year Term Appointment)

Duties
The Shapiro Science Library of the University of Michigan seeks an enterprising, client-oriented science librarian to focus in the physical and biological sciences, contribute to incorporating technology into current services and creating new services at the Shapiro Science Library (http://www.lib.umich.edu/science/). The librarian will join a dynamic, collegial team and will work in a collaborative and supportive environment. Successful candidates are expected to balance a wide range of service-oriented activities including reference services, teaching information literacy skills, and collection development, while working with a diverse population of faculty and students.

The Shapiro Science Library is organizationally part of a cluster of libraries that includes the Art, Architecture and Engineering Library, the Askwith Media Library, the Museums Libraries, and the Biological Station Library. This organizational structure provides a unique opportunity to investigate opportunities and form partnerships for library services in a very interdisciplinary manner. The University of Michigan libraries are well known for their leadership in library services, including the recently launched Michigan Digitization Program http://www.lib.umich.edu/mdp/, creating an unparalleled opportunity for the creation of new services to support the teaching, learning, and research mission of the University.

The University of Michigan, a leader in undergraduate and graduate education and one of the world's premier research universities, has prominent faculty, rigorous academic programs, and a diverse cultural and social environment. The university is situated in the heart of Ann Arbor, a unique urban area with a small-town atmosphere and a vibrant, cultural and intellectual sensibility.

Position Responsibilities
Under the direction of the Director of the Art, Architecture, Science and Engineering Libraries, the successful candidate will assume these responsibilities.

Develop strong connections with faculty and students in the Chemistry Department and other assigned subject areas; seek opportunities for partnerships with faculty and librarian colleagues; evaluate, select, and review materials and information resources for inclusion in the collection; manage the collection budget in assigned areas; develop and maintain web pages for assigned user groups.

Provide reference and information services in-person and via electronic means; participate in the organization and planning of information services and the design and implementation of new services; plan, prepare, and deliver instruction to students, faculty, and staff at the University in one-on-one, small group, and large class environments; work with faculty to integrate instruction into classes; prepare reference and instructional materials in all formats.

Work closely with other library colleagues to evaluate current services, recommend, design and implement new services; coordinate and work with faculty, students, and other library staff to identify, assess, develop, and promote Science Library services using new and existing technologies; coordinate the promotion of Science Library services in print and electronic formats; provide leadership for and contribute to projects as assigned; participate as a member of appropriate University Library committees; participate in professional organizations that support these activities.

Further information may be found at www.lib.umich.edu/hr/employment/science.html

Qualifications
Required:
· ALA accredited master’s degree in library or information science, or an equivalent combination of a relevant advanced degree and experience.
· Significant academic training or BA/S degree in a physical or biological science or equivalent experience.
· Desire to work with chemistry as an assigned subject specialty and desire to work as the librarian liaison to the Chemistry Department.
· Ability to respond effectively to changing needs and priorities.
· Knowledge of the scholarly communication and research processes in the Sciences.
· Experience with or demonstrated interest in developing technology-based library services.
· Experience working in an academic or research library, or in a research environment.
· Ability to create and maintain web pages.
· Excellent oral, written, and instructional skills.
· Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team in a consultative environment.
· Demonstrated ability to prioritize and pursue multiple projects concurrently.
· Demonstrated initiative and self-direction.
Desired:
· Significant academic training or BA/S degree in chemistry.
· Advanced degree in a physical or biological science.
· Teaching or training experience.
· Experience in a Science/Engineering/Medical Library.
· Experience in the design, integration, and assessment of new technologies into the delivery of information services.
· Experience with creating print and electronic promotional materials for library events and services.

Rank, Salary and Leave
This is a two-year term appointment. Rank is anticipated at the Assistant or Associate Librarian level. Final rank and salary are dependent on qualifications and experience. As a professional appointment in the UM Library, this position offers opportunities for professional development and travel.

Benefits
TIAA-CREF or Fidelity Investments; 24 vacation days a year, a generous benefits package.

To Apply
Send/email cover letter, copy of resume, and the names and e-mail addresses of three references to: Robert Campe; Library Human Resources; 404 Hatcher Graduate Library North; University of Michigan; Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1205. Feel free to email directly to libhumres@umich.edu (preferred). For further information, call 734-764-2546 between 8:00AM – 5:00PM (EST), Monday-Friday.

Application Deadline
Applications received by July 11, 2008 will be given first consideration

The University of Michigan is a non-discriminatory, affirmative action employer.

Hispanic/Latin American Languages Catalog Librarian

ULS Technical Services
University Library System
University of Pittsburgh

The Hispanic/Latin American Languages Catalog Librarian is a faculty librarian in the Catalog Management Unit, Central Technical Services, and reports through the Head of the Catalog Management Unit. The incumbent is responsible for cataloging materials in all formats in Spanish, Portuguese, and native Indian languages, which are produced or published primarily in the Iberian Peninsula and Latin America, including original cataloging, adaptive cataloging and difficult copy cataloging. Works with the CMU Head as appropriate to identify and manage appropriate outsourcing projects using vendor services, including conducting cost studies and comparisons, and evaluating the quality and monitoring the effectiveness and acceptability of contracted services. For full position details, please see: http://www.library.pitt.edu/uls/employment/

Required: ALA-accredited MLS (or recognized equivalent). Excellent reading knowledge of Spanish. Knowledge of AACR2r, LCRI's, MARC format, LC classification and LCSH. Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with all levels of staff. Demonstrated ability to successfully work with organizational change as an ongoing factor. Ability to communicate effectively and positively in a diverse environment.

Preferred: Reading/working knowledge of Portuguese. Cataloging experience and/or experience working with a bibliographic utility (OCLC or RLIN).

Salary: $34,000 minimum. Comprehensive benefits package including medical; TIAA/CREF, Vanguard; and tuition assistance.

To apply, submit letter of application, resume, and the names/addresses/phone numbers of three references to:
William Gentz
Head, Library Human Resources
271 Hillman Library
University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA 15260

Review of applications will begin June 23, 2008 and continue until position is filled.
The University Library System is an AA/EOE committed to increasing diversity in our workplace and strongly encourages applications from candidates who can contribute in this area.

Head, Bevier Engineering Library

This faculty librarian position provides in-depth and ready reference service, library instruction, and public services and oversees the daily operation of the Bevier Engineering Library. The Library's collections support the Swanson School of Engineering, as well as the Departments of Physics and Astronomy, and the Department of Geology and Planetary Science. Position reports to the Assistant University Librarian. For full position announcement, see: http://www.library.pitt.edu/uls/employment/

Required: ALA-accredited MLS (or recognized equivalent). Demonstrated leadership, vision, and ability to work well in a collaborative environment. Demonstrated ability to successfully guide and manage organizational change as an ongoing factor. Ability to communicate effectively and positively with faculty, students, and library staff of diverse backgrounds. Preferred: Relevant library experience, especially with Science resources and/or degree in relevant science subject area.

Librarians at the University of Pittsburgh are members of the faculty and are expected to contribute significantly to the profession as well as to perform their specific responsibilities. Successful reviews at the Third and Sixth Year of employment lead to the granting of Expectation of Continuing Employment.

Salary: Minimum $40,000. Comprehensive benefits package including medical; TIAA/CREF, Vanguard; and tuition assistance.

To apply, submit letter of application and resume with the names/addresses/phone numbers of three references to:

William K. Gentz
Head, Library Human Resources
271 Hillman Library
University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA 15260

Review of applications will begin June 23, 2008 and continue until position is filled.

The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity.
For more information on the University of Pittsburgh University Library System, please visit: www.library.pitt.edu

Science Liaison Librarian

Collins Memorial Library seeks a knowledgeable, energetic, and user-oriented colleague to serve as the primary liaison between the library and science departments, including Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Studies, Geology, Physics, Math and Computer Science. The science liaison librarian provides general and specialized reference service in traditional and digital environments; actively participates in course related instruction, and works closely with teaching faculty to integrate information literacy into the science curriculum; recommends print and digital resources and contributes to collection development decisions and initiatives; engages in ongoing assessment of library resources and services; uses a variety of technologies to solve problems, enhance teaching and learning, and improve access to information; develops research guides and online tools that assist faculty and students in using the library and its resources; serves on library and campus committees; participates in library planning and other professional activities, shares responsibility for coordinating a public service function; and performs other related duties and projects as assigned.

The successful candidate will have an ALA-accredited master’s degree in Library and Information Science/Studies (MLIS), enthusiasm for science librarianship, and familiarity with science information resources and user needs. Requisite qualifications include academic training and/or experience in collection development and reference, strong commitment to information literacy, and successful experience or training in library user education. S/he must have an understanding of key issues and trends in the design and delivery of library services in support of the academic mission of the university and ability to communicate effectively and work both independently and collaboratively in a demanding and rapidly changing environment. The successful candidate will have a strong commitment to excellence in public service within a flexible and continually evolving academic library environment, broad experience with information technologies, and demonstrated experience with web-based technologies. It is also required that the candidate demonstrates commitment to diversity and understands the contributions a diverse workforce brings to the workplace. Preferred qualifications include professional experience providing science reference and instructional services in an academic library environment, experience creating or maintaining websites, blogs, wikis, podcasts/screen casts, RSS feeds, and other online information and learning tools, and experience or training in assessment. Degree in science also desired.

The University of Puget Sound is an independent, residential liberal arts college with approximately 2500 undergraduates and 200 graduate students enrolled in three programs. The university, as a community of learning, maintains a strong commitment to teaching excellence, scholarly engagement, and fruitful student-faculty interaction. Puget Sound seeks to develop in its students capacities for critical analysis, aesthetic appreciation, sound judgment, and apt expression that will sustain a lifetime of intellectual curiosity, active inquiry, and reasoned independence. A Puget Sound education, both academic and co-curricular, encourages a rich knowledge of self and others, an appreciation of commonality and difference, the full, open, and civil discussion of ideas, thoughtful moral discourse, and the integration of learning, preparing the university’s graduates to meet the highest standards of democratic citizenship. Such an education seeks to liberate each person’s fullest intellectual and human potential to assist in the unfolding of creative and useful lives. Puget Sound’s web site may be found at www.ups.edu.

Hiring range is $42,800 - $55,414. Decisions about starting salaries are made based on the extent and relatedness of the candidate’s education and experience and on internal equity and market considerations. Generous benefits package includes medical insurance, dental insurance, education benefits, and non-contributory retirement plan.

Search and selection procedures will be closed when a sufficient number of qualified candidates have been identified. Interested individuals are encouraged to submit application materials postmarked no later than July 11, 2008 to ensure consideration. To apply, submit letter of interest, resume and names of three references to:

Science Librarian Search – 950
University of Puget Sound
1500 N Warner #1007
Tacoma, WA 98416-1007

Outreach Services Librarian

The University of California, Irvine Libraries seek a creative and energetic Outreach Services Librarian to play a leadership role in the development, planning, promotion, delivery, and evaluation of the Libraries’ outreach efforts. A major focus of the position is to manage the Libraries’ School Partnerships in Research and Information Technology (SPIRIT) Program. The Outreach Services Librarian works closely with the campus Center for Educational Partnerships to coordinate the Libraries’ participation in SPIRIT and a variety of other academic enrichment programs and serves as the contact person for area schools and other community groups seeking library orientations or instruction.
Reporting to the Head of the Education and Outreach Department, the Outreach Services Librarian works collaboratively with librarians and staff in the Education and Outreach Department and throughout the UCI Libraries.

Duties and Responsibilities

The Outreach Services Librarian is actively involved in programs designed to fulfill the University of California system-wide goal to facilitate the academic transition of students from middle school, high school and community college to the university. The SPIRIT Program is an outreach effort that brings middle and high school students to campus and takes UCI librarians into the community in order to help students develop academic research skills and expose them to a university environment. The program targets local schools especially those serving populations which are under-represented in the University of California. The Outreach Services Librarian works with teachers to integrate information literacy skills into the school curriculum. Three fundamental goals of the program are 1) to teach information literacy and life-long learning skills, increasing students’ confidence in their ability to locate and use information appropriately, 2) to facilitate access to, and use of scholarly electronic resources, 3) to prepare students to become eligible and competitive when applying for admission to the University of California, and to succeed academically as a university student. The Outreach Services Librarian provides administrative oversight of extramural funds obtained through grants and contracts in support of the SPIRIT Program and other outreach activities.
As an integral member of the Education and Outreach Department, the Outreach Services Librarian participates in a wide range of instructional activities directed toward non-traditional and underserved populations, K-12 schools, community college transfer students, and other community users of particular interest to the academic programs of UC Irvine. These activities include a summer science program for high-achieving high school students called COSMOS, Transfer Student Information Literacy Workshops, the Day at College Experience, and Teacher Information Literacy Institutes. The incumbent provides leadership to initiate partnerships with University of California, Irvine faculty who develop outreach programs involving undergraduates as well as middle and high school students. The Outreach Services Librarian also participates in other Education and Outreach Department initiatives including Welcome Week, Celebrate UCI, and the Libraries general education program which includes library instruction sessions for the lower division undergraduate courses, Writing 39C and Humanities Core. In addition, the Outreach Services Librarian participates in a variety of library committees, task forces, and teams. The position supervises student assistants.

Qualifications
Required:

• Graduate degree in library science from an ALA-accredited institution or an equivalent combination of relevant advanced degree and library experience
• Strong understanding of the key issues and trends in the design and delivery of library instruction in support of the academic mission of the university
• Successful teaching experience
• Skills to develop relevant and engaging instruction materials in collaboration with others
• Skills to deliver educational materials in an effective and interesting manner
• Commitment to user-centered services
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to effectively teach and work with middle and high school students
• Ability to work effectively in a team and in a dynamically changing environment
• Ability to work effectively with diverse constituencies
• Ability to effectively manage contract/grant funds
• Skill to write grant proposals
• Skill to negotiate terms of partnerships and extramural funding contracts
• Ability to supervise student assistants
• Ability to meet the University of California requirements for advancement and promotion

Preferred

• Skill in developing, organizing, and maintaining web-based instructional resources
• Experience working with middle or high school students
• Experience developing, promoting and providing programs to non-traditional library users
• Familiarity with current and evolving information technologies
• Ability to create and maintain web pages to support instruction

The Education and Outreach Department

The Education and Outreach Department is responsible for leading an active, comprehensive instruction program which meets the needs of a growing campus and is responsive to the constantly changing environment of scholarly communication. The Department provides leadership for the Libraries’ ambitious outreach and instruction programs, emphasizing research skills, information literacy, information technologies, and life-long learning. The Department of Education and Outreach has a lead role in the coordination, integration, and assessment of all library instruction activities, including subject-based, graduate, and professional school instruction. The Department provides professional development opportunities designed to improve the teaching skills of library staff members. The Department is responsible for identifying and developing partnerships with all campus units and also provides leadership in the area of outreach to the K-14 community. The Department operates in a collaborative, team-based environment and works closely with members of the Libraries’ Reference and Collection Development Departments in order to fulfill its mission. There are 3 librarians (including the Department Head) and two library assistants in the department.

The Libraries
The UCI Libraries are committed to innovation and excellence and are in a major period of growth and change. The Libraries consist of the Langson Library, the Science Library, the Library Gateway Study Center, and the Grunigen Medical Library. The Langson Library primarily serves the Schools of Humanities, Arts, Social Sciences, Social Ecology, Business, the Department of Education, and Interdisciplinary Studies. The Science Library primarily serves the College of Health Sciences (including the School of Medicine) and the Schools of Biological Sciences, Physical Sciences, Engineering, and Information and Computer Sciences. The Grunigen Medical Library serves the clinical needs of the Health Sciences at the University of California, Irvine Medical Center, located in Orange, 12 miles from the main campus.
The UCI Libraries have a staff of 273 FTE and an organizational structure that includes the use of teams in conjunction with departments. The library collection consists of over 2.7 million volumes, over 48,000 current serial titles, and an aggressively expanding electronic resources collection. The UCI Libraries are a member of the: Association of Research Libraries (ARL), California Digital Library (CDL), Coalition of Networked Information (CNI), Center for Research Libraries (CRL), Council on Library and Information Resources (CLIR), International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA) and Scholarly Publishing & Academic Resources Coalition (SPARC).

University of California, Irvine
The University of California, Irvine, is nestled in over 1,500 acres of coastal foothills, five miles from the Pacific Ocean, between San Diego and Los Angeles. Founded in 1965, UCI is among the fastest-growing University of California campuses, with more than 25,000 undergraduate and graduate students and about 1,400 faculty members. UCI has had an extraordinarily rapid rise to distinction in its first forty years, including membership in the Association of American Universities, three Nobel prizes since 1995, and ranking in many surveys among the nation’s best public universities.
Student enrollment is planned to reach 32,000 by 2014 accompanied by a proportional growth in faculty and staff. Nearly 60% of UCI students identify themselves as Asian American, African-American, Chicano/Latino, or Native American. The University offers 40 doctoral programs in addition to the M.D. UCI’s academic programs are ranked nationally among the top universities; several doctoral programs are ranked in the top ten.
Librarians at the University of California, Irvine are academic appointees and receive potential career status at the time of their initial appointment. Librarians periodically receive administrative and peer review for merit increases based on the following criteria: 1) professional competence and quality of service within the Library; 2) professional activity outside the Library; 3) university and public service; and 4) research and other creative activity.

Salary & Benefits: Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. Preferred appointment level: $46,164 – $68,892 (Assistant Librarian I – Librarian I). Consideration will be given to applicants with a wide range of years of experience, including qualified early career librarians.
Librarians are entitled to two days per month of annual leave, thirteen paid holidays, and one day per month sick leave. The University has an excellent retirement system and offers a variety of group health, life, and disability insurance plans. Benefits are equal to approximately 40% of salary.

Deadline for Applications: Applications received by July 14, 2008 will receive first consideration, but applications will continue to be accepted until the position is filled.

To Apply: Electronic applications are preferred. Qualified applicants who wish to be considered for this position should send their application materials including: cover letter; complete résumé; and the names, e-mail addresses, and phone numbers of three references, with a statement of each reference's professional relationship to the applicant, to:
e-mail: libhr@uci.eduLibrary Human ResourcesUC Irvine, P.O. Box 19557Irvine, CA 92623-9557confidential fax (949) 824-3270
Upon application, candidates should be in possession of proof of their legal right to employment in the U.S. In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, verification of legal right to work will be required between the time of final selection and hiring, and is absolutely essential in ultimately being hired.
This position description is listed on the UCI Libraries Web site at http://www.lib.uci.edu/libraries/jobs/libvac.html, with links to additional Web sites featuring campus and community information.
The University of California, Irvine is an equal opportunity employercommitted to excellence through diversity.

Integrated Library Systems Librarian

Position: Integrated Library Systems Librarian
Virginia Commonwealth University

The VCU Libraries invites applications and nominations for the position of Integrated Library Systems Librarian responsible for providing exemplary discovery of our collections and increasing efficiencies for all aspects of technical and public services processing. The Integrated Library Systems Librarian manages major enterprise library applications, including Aleph 500, ARC, and Verde; ensures availability of the Integrated Library System for two locations (Richmond and Qatar); takes a lead role investigating next generation interfaces. The successful candidate will join a culturally and academically diverse faculty of the highest caliber. Review of applications will begin July 15, 2008, and will continue until the position is filled. A full description of this position is available at: http://www.library.vcu.edu/admin/jobs. More information about Virginia Commonwealth University is available at: http://www.library.vcu.edu.

Virginia Commonwealth University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
Women, minorities, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.