A.J. McFadden Dean of the Claremont Colleges Library

The Claremont Colleges (the Colleges), a distinguished consortium of five undergraduate liberal arts colleges and two graduate institutions, located just outside of Los Angeles, California, seeks the A.J. McFadden Dean, (the Dean) of The Claremont Colleges Library (the Library). Reporting to the chief academic officer of the lead College, Claremont Graduate University, and working with the Colleges’ academic leaders, faculty and library staff, the Dean will oversee the Library and its budget of $11.1 million. The successful candidate will lead the Library in a new era of library governance to support the Colleges’ collective academic missions and provide excellent library services to the consortium community. The Dean will lead in the continued development and advancement of the strategic vision that will ensure that the Library provides a robust and supportive infrastructure to meet the information resource and research needs of its diverse constituencies in the most effective and efficient way possible. The Dean will lead the future redefinition of core library strategy and services and enable a forward looking, service-oriented and exceptionally collaborative culture between the Library and the members of the consortium. This position marks the unique opportunity for an experienced librarian to support the Colleges from a pivotal central setting in a unique academic environment.

Based on the Oxford model the consortium combines the specialization, flexibility and personal attention of a small college with the resources of a university. The undergraduate colleges comprise Claremont McKenna, Harvey Mudd, Pitzer, Pomona, and Scripps. The two graduate institutions are the Claremont Graduate University and the Keck Graduate Institute of Applied Life Sciences. The consortium dates back to 1925 when Claremont Graduate University was founded in partnership with Pomona College, the oldest of The Claremont Colleges (1887).  All 5 of the undergraduate colleges are ranked in the top 50 of the 2013 US News & World Report rankings of liberal arts colleges, with three in the top 20.

The Claremont Colleges Library, the preeminent academic resource for The Claremont Colleges, is located at the heart of the seven campuses. Committed to fostering intellectual discovery, critical thinking, and life-long learning, the Library ties the academic community to varied cultural and scholarly traditions by offering user-centered services, building collections, developing innovative technologies, and providing an inviting environment for study, collaboration, and reflection.  The Library is supported by a staff that has a commitment to best practices and innovation and to the delivery of exemplary service to the Colleges’ students and faculty.

The new Dean will be coming to The Claremont Colleges Library at a time of significant opportunity, joining a new positioning of the Library within the framework of The Claremont Colleges that brings with it high aspirations and renewed institutional purpose.  In realizing this opportunity the Dean will take the lead to develop and implement a strategic plan and vision for the Library; integrate the Library into the fabric of each of the seven Claremont Colleges; clarify and define the focus of the Library collections; assess the Library’s space, facilities and information technology needs; provide outstanding leadership to a highly-skilled library staff; leverage the Library’s financial resources wisely and pursue additional funding to improve growth and service; and strengthen and expand the Library’s participation in library consortia relationships.

The successful candidate will bring an understanding of and significant experience in addressing the major challenges facing academic research libraries today, including rapid changes in scholarly communication and the storage and delivery of information, creative and efficient use of physical space and the changing role of academic libraries as places, providers of information, and supporters of research and instruction.  The Dean must have the ability to support multiple constituencies (especially faculty, students, and staff) with differing needs and appreciate the need for effective cross-divisional/cross-functional team development.  He/she must have a proven managerial ability in a complex organizational setting, including the capable management of fiscal, human, and physical resources. An ALA accredited MLS degree or equivalent academic preparation is required.

Applicants should send a detailed letter of application and a curriculum vita to 4616@imsearch.com.  Electronic submission of applications and correspondence is strongly preferred.  Inquiries and nominations can be submitted to the same email address or one can contact the search firm representatives at the address or phone number listed: Deborah Hodson or Beverly Brady, 649 Mission Street, Suite 500, San Francisco, CA  94105-4128. Phone: 415-655-4900.  For more information about The Claremont Colleges, please visit their website: www.claremont.edu.  For more information on The Claremont Colleges Library, see www.libraries.claremont.edu.

The Claremont Colleges are Equal Opportunity Employers.  Women and individuals from racial, ethnic minority, and other underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.

Contact Us: 4616@imsearch.com

Metadata Librarian for Special Collections

The J. Murrey Atkins Library at The University of North Carolina at Charlotte is seeking a creative, collaborative, and user-oriented professional committed to revealing archival collections using technology. The successful candidate will represent J. Murrey Atkins Library in the Special Collections Department overseeing and participating in cataloging and metadata functions for rare and unique materials in multiple formats, including establishing and documenting practices for digital collections metadata.

The Special Collections Department at Atkins Library has three sections: the Special Collections Section, the Digital Programs and Collections Section and the Digital Scholarship Lab Section.  This department collects, preserves, curates, creates and disseminates archival and digital content for research; and supports the Library and University mission of advancing intellectual discovery by connecting people with knowledge.

The University of North Carolina at Charlotte is a rapidly growing research intensive University offering over 25,000 students a variety of undergraduate, master’s and doctoral programs in seven academic colleges. UNC Charlotte’s Atkins Library is a comprehensive research library with over 42,000 serial titles and an annual budget of over $10 million.

UNC Charlotte is located in the largest city in North Carolina, a beautiful southern city of 600,000 with over 1.5 million in the greater metropolitan area, and the second largest banking center in the nation in one of the fastest growing regions in the country.  Located on a 1,000 acre wooded campus, the University is accessible to the city's performing arts and cultural and sports events and to recreational lakes.

REQUIRED:

•  Master’s degree from a school accredited by the American Library Association.
•  2 years professional cataloging experience in original cataloging of multi-formats post Master’s degree.
• Experience creating, editing, and transforming MARC and/or non-MARC metadata.
• Experience working in an automated library system (preferably Innovative Interfaces) and/or experience with a digital collections creation and management tool, such as CONTENTdm or DSpace.
• Familiarity with authority control.

PREFERRED:

•  Broad understanding of emerging trends in digital technologies and library and archival practice.
•  Working knowledge of MARC21 and non-MARC metadata schema including but not limited to EAD, MODS, METS, Dublin Core, etc.
• Working knowledge of LC classification and subject headings.
• Familiarity with AACR2, RDA, DACS, and the FRBR concepts.
• Experience with controlled vocabularies or taxonomies, such as LCSH, MESH, etc.
• Familiarity with HTML and XML.
• Aptitude for learning new technologies and metadata standards.
• Knowledge of archival theory and practice and technological applications related to archives, special collections, and records management.

 ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:

• Provides cataloging, original and copy, for manuscript collections, rare books, university archives, oral histories, local documents, analytics, and other special materials as needed.
• Provides, maintains, and enhances metadata for digital materials. 
• Provides leadership in developing new communications methods and workflow to handle questions related to original cataloging and authority work.
• Manipulates metadata to provide multiple access points for library resources.
• Develops and provides training to library staff regarding resource description and metadata management.
• Provides authority control and authority records as needed during the cataloging process.
• Resolves problems in areas related to expertise, both for support staff and in the online catalog and other discovery tools.
• Participates in the development, evaluation, and implementation of cataloging and metadata policies, standards, goals, procedures, and workflows.
• Develops review methods for records of all Special Collections materials and assists in implementation of reviews
• Oversees quality control for non-MARC metadata processes and projects as assigned.
• Maintains current knowledge of evolving cataloging and metadata standards and practices, like EAD and RDA, linked data, semantic web applications, ontologies, and RDF.
• Serves as resource for staff in other areas across the library in doing non-serial cataloging.
• Participates in professional activities and in library and university faculty governance.
• Supports and participates in other work of the department as assigned.
• Possibly supervise students and up to two SPA staff.

Full-time (Work schedule may include evenings and weekends)

Reports to: Digital Programs Archivist

Excellent benefits package

Salary: (competitive and dependent upon relevant experience and abilities.)

TO APPLY:

ONLY ELECTRONIC APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED: https://jobs.uncc.edu/

(Search Faculty Vacancies - Position #8660)

The following Application Materials must be attached to your electronic submission:

• Cover letter,
• Resume
• Names (including titles and company/institutions), addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses of at least 3 professional references.

The Search Committee will not contact references without contacting the candidate first and verifying permission.

The review of applications will begin immediately. Apply as soon as possible for full consideration. Appointment requires successful completion of background check. Members of minority groups and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply for this position. AA/EOE

For additional information about The University of North Carolina at Charlotte, please visit our Web site: http://www.uncc.edu.

Archivist for Collections Management

The J. Murrey Atkins Library at The University of North Carolina at Charlotte is seeking an informed, collaborative, user-oriented professional committed to revealing archival collections using technology. The successful candidate will represent J. Murrey Atkins Library in the Special Collections Department managing and supervising collection management functions, including setting policies, procedures, workflows and guidelines for all processing activities.

The Special Collections Department at Atkins Library has three sections: the Special Collections  section, the Digital Programs and Collections section and the Digital Scholarship Lab section.  This Department collects, preserves, curates, creates and disseminates archival and digital content for research; and supports the Library and University mission of advancing intellectual discovery by connecting people with knowledge.

The University of North Carolina at Charlotte is a rapidly growing research intensive University offering over 25,000 students a variety of undergraduate, master’s and doctoral programs in seven academic colleges. UNC Charlotte’s Atkins Library is a comprehensive research library with over 42,000 serial titles and an annual budget of over $10 million.

UNC Charlotte is located in the largest city in North Carolina, a beautiful southern city of 600,000 with over 1.5 million in the greater metropolitan area, and the second largest banking center in the nation in one of the fastest growing regions in the country.  Located on a 1,000 acre wooded campus, the University is accessible to the city's performing arts and cultural and sports events and to recreational lakes.

REQUIRED:

• Master’s degree in Library and Information Science or Master’s degree in the Humanities or Social Sciences with archival-related coursework or professional development.
• Minimum of three years of experience working with manuscript or archival collections in multiple formats.

 PREFERRED:

• Knowledge of archival theory and practice and technological applications related to archives, special collections, and records management.
• Broad understanding of emerging trends in  archival practice and digital technologies.
• Knowledge of metadata standards and schema including but not limited to DACS, EAD, MODS, METS, Dublin Core, etc.
• Familiarity with LC classification and subject headings.
• Aptitude for learning new technologies and metadata standards.

 ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:

• Manages the accessioning program and tracks donor correspondence for accessions.
• Coordinates with Digital Programs Archivist for the accessioning, arrangement, and description of born digital records.
• Ensures appropriate archival housing for collections.
• Identifies potential archival collections and collaboratively reviews collection policies.
• Collaborates with the Digital Programs Archivist and other relevant members of the Library and University community to develop digital content from collection materials.
• Maintains statistics, reports, and other metrics to improve collection management functions.
• Coordinates basic preservation activities for archival material in multiple formats.
• Coordinates with the Digital Programs Archivist to manage the use and technical service functions of archival database(s), such as Archivists’ Toolkit.
• Manages arrangement and description functions, including setting policies, procedures, workflows, and guidelines for all processing activities regardless of format.
• Manages and directs creation of finding aids and coordinates with Digital Programs Archivist to manage workflow to upload records into library online catalog and other discovery tools, adhering to regional and national best practices and standards for description including DACS, EAD, and other relevant schema.
• Creates informational content about archival collections in print, on the web and using social media.
• Provides reference and research services to the University community in a variety of mediums including instruction.
• Participates in professional activities and in library and university faculty governance.
• Supports and participates in other work of the department as assigned.

 Full-time (Work schedule may include evenings and weekends)

Reports to: Associate University Librarian for Special Collections

Excellent benefits package

Salary: (competitive and dependent upon relevant experience and abilities.)

TO APPLY:

ONLY ELECTRONIC APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED: https://jobs.uncc.edu/

(Search Faculty Vacancies - Position #9118)

The following Application Materials must be attached to your electronic submission:

• Cover letter,
• Resume
• Names (including titles and company/institutions), addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses of at least 3 professional references.

 The Search Committee will not contact references without contacting the candidate first and verifying permission.

The review of applications will begin immediately. Apply as soon as possible for full consideration. Appointment requires successful completion of background check. Members of minority groups and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply for this position. AA/EOE

For additional information about The University of North Carolina at Charlotte, please visit our Web site: http://www.uncc.edu.

Education/Assessment Librarian

Slippery Rock University invites applications for a full time, tenure track librarian position beginning August 2013. This is a nine month per year position and provides competitive salary and benefits package.

Responsibilities:  The Education/Assessment Librarian serves as liaison to the College of Education and is responsible for developing and coordinating collaborative library assessment initiatives. This position also serves as liaison to assigned departments within the College of Health, Environment and Science, and participates in a rotation for providing reference services.

Minimum Qualifications:  Master's degree in library or information science from an ALA-accredited program or international equivalent and a minimum of two years of professional experience. Degree in education or K-12 teaching certification. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, students, faculty, staff, and general library users. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in multiple formats to diverse audiences. Ability to balance multiple projects and set priorities. Perceived ability to meet the academic and scholarly requirements for tenure. Demonstrated commitment to the education of diverse populations. Successful completion of an on-campus interview, including a presentation on a topic to be determined by the search committee.

Preferred Qualifications: Advanced degree in education. Degree in science and/or related professional experience. Professional experience with assessment and demonstrated analytical skills. Professional experience in higher education. Effective teaching skills. Strong collection management skills. Familiarity with electronic and traditional reference resources and trends.

Online Applications Only: Visit: https://careers.sru.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=52038

Graduate and undergraduate transcripts are required for this position.   Please submit them to:

Ms. Heather Getsay, Chair

Education/Assessment Librarian Search Committee

Bailey Library

Slippery Rock University

Slippery Rock, PA  16057

For inquiries contact: heather.getsay@sru.edu or (724)738-2665

Full consideration will be given to applications received by January 25, 2013. Background investigation required for employment.  Slippery Rock University is a member of the State System of Higher Education and is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.  Visit our web page at www.sru.edu.  TTY@724-738-4881

Slippery Rock University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action institution and a member of Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education. Slippery Rock University provides an environment that respects, encourages, and promotes the talents and contributions of all.  Slippery Rock University values a community with a shared sense of purpose, where people demonstrate mutual respect and appreciation.  Slippery Rock University values diversity that honors and includes all persons regardless of age, creed, disability, ethnic heritage, gender, gender identity, race, religion, sexual orientation, or socioeconomic status in academic and extracurricular endeavor, in the working environment, and in the daily life of the university community.

Reference and Instruction Librarian

University of Southern California (USC) Libraries seeks a dynamic and forward thinking librarian with skills to transform instruction, outreach, reference and collections (#288). Candidate will plan, deliver, promote and assess the Libraries’ information literacy instruction program and collaborate with faculty. Requirements: MLS from ALA-accredited program or non-U.S. equivalent is typically required for librarian appointment at USC.  Minimum two years of library experience providing reference or instruction services. USC values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity in employment. Women and men, and members of all racial and ethnic groups, are encouraged to apply. For full position description and application procedure, see:
http://www.usc.edu/libraries/jobs/librarians

Librarian I/II

Full-Time – Multiple Positions

Branches to be determined

Baltimore County Public Library is dedicated to providing innovative and quality services to our diverse communities. We do this by creating welcoming spaces, offering excellent resources, promoting early childhood literacy and encouraging a lifelong love of reading.  In 2011, we circulated over 10.5 million items and exceeded 957,000 PC uses.  We are seeking candidates for full-time Librarian I/II positions to join our talented staff.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist customers in finding answers to a broad range of questions through use of print and electronic resources
• Guide customers in selecting appropriate materials for reading/viewing/listening either for personal pleasure or professional development
• Develop and maintain a portion of the Library’s collection
• Plan and present Library-related programs and outreach services
• Understand and apply technological skills and use online tools to improve efficiency and assist customers
• Serve on teams and committees within the branch and system-wide
•  Serve as Librarian in Charge by handling customer complaints, faciliting issues, and opening and closing duties
•  Maintain professional growth and development through a variety of continuing educational resources
• Commitment to customer service and the ability to work with people of diverse backgrounds

Job Requirements

•  Librarian I: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college
• Librarian II: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college and successful completion of LATI or MLS from an ALA accredited school
• Knowledge of Library organization and operation
• Knowledge of print, electronic and online information resources
• Ability to establish and maintain relationships with customers, community groups and co-workers
• Ability to plan, organize and present a variety of activities and presentations
• Ability to demonstrate written and verbal communication skills
• Willingness and ability to travel throughout the system, work a variety of schedules that include evenings and weekends and accept system-wide transfers
• Post offer drug screen and physical

We offer an excellent benefit package that includes 4 weeks of vacation and other paid leave, a variety of subsidized health care options, pension benefits and other valuable individual options.  Annualized Salary: Librarian I: $34,810-$46,639, Librarian II: $36,517.00-$48,952.00, commensurate with experience.

To apply:

Go to www.bcpl.jobs and follow the directions to complete an application.  Email your application and resume to humres@bcpl.net. (Only applications and resumes sent by email will be accepted.  Clearly indicate the job title: Librarian I/II on your application and in the subject line of your email.

 

Applications must be received no later than November 5, 2012.

EOE

Librarian III

Multiple Full Time Positions/Multiple Locations 

Baltimore County Public Library is dedicated to providing innovative and quality services to our diverse communities. We do this by creating welcoming spaces, offering excellent resources, promoting early childhood literacy and encouraging a lifelong love of reading.  In 2011, we circulated over 10.5 million items and exceeded 957,000 PC uses.  We are currently seeking candidates for Librarian III’s to join our staff of talented professionals.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and present Library-related programs and outreach services
• Guide customers in selecting appropriate materials for reading/viewing/listening either for personal pleasure or professional development
• Assist customers in finding answers to a broad range of questions through use of print and electronic resources
• Develop and maintain a portion of the Library’s collection
• Understand and apply technological skills and use online tools to improve efficiency and assist customers
• Serves as a resource to others in answering the most difficult reference inquiries
• Supervises other staff members and volunteers when assigned
• Prepares daily and weekly scheduled and approves leave requests
• Coordinates in-branch teams or branch projects
• Oversees the daily operation of a branch whose manager is located offsite
• Applies leadership and coaching skills in the training and development of others
• Serve as Librarian in Charge by handling customer complaints, facilities issues, and opening and closing duties
• Maintain professional growth and development through a variety of continuing educational resources
• Commitment to customer service and the ability to work with people of diverse backgrounds 

Job Requirements 

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college and successful completion of LATI or MLS from an ALA accredited school
• Comprehensive knowledge of Library operations normally acquired through two years of progressively increasing responsibility and work experience in a public library
• Knowledge of print, electronic and online information resources
• Ability to establish and maintain relationships with customers, community groups and co-workers
• Ability to plan, organize and present a variety of activities and presentations
• Ability to demonstrate written and verbal communication skills
• Willingness and ability to travel throughout the system, work a variety of schedules that include evenings and weekends and accept system-wide transfers
• Post offer drug screen and physical

We offer an excellent benefit package that includes 4 weeks of vacation and other paid leave, a variety of subsidized health care options, pension benefits and other valuable individual options.  Annualized Salary: $40,275-$53,948, commensurate with experience.

To apply:

Go to www.bcpl.jobs and follow the directions to complete an application.  Email your application and resume to humres@bcpl.net. (Only applications and resumes sent by email will be accepted.)  Clearly indicate the title: Librarian-III on your application and in the subject line of your email.

Applications must be received no later than November 5, 2012.

EOE

Instruction Design and Web Librarian; Assistant Professor in the University Libraries

Colgate University Libraries seeks a creative and user-oriented librarian to serve as Instructional Design and Web Librarian.  Reporting to the Chair, Reference and Instruction Department, this person will support the integration of instructional design and information technologies into library services, co-chair the Libraries’ Web Committee, and participate in reference and instruction. She or he will be familiar with instructional design principles as they apply to the teaching and learning process and the Libraries’ online presence, and with usability studies and assessment.  The successful candidate will collaborate with library colleagues, information technologists, and teaching faculty in a combined library and technology center with cutting edge technology.  Qualifications: An ALA-accredited master’s degree and two years' experience or an equivalent master’s degree and two years' experience working in an academic or research library setting.  All librarians at Colgate are expected to lead and work in a collaborative environment, to possess a strong public service orientation, to communicate effectively, to manage projects efficiently, and to work some evening, weekend, and holiday hours. Other qualifications and a position description are available at http://exlibris.colgate.edu/joinus.html

Application procedure: Please apply online at https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/2219

Review of application materials will begin on November 16, 2012 and continue until the position is filled.  Colgate is a highly selective private liberal arts university located in Hamilton, NY, and is an EO/AA employer.  Developing and sustaining a diverse faculty, staff, and student body further the university’s educational mission.  Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Applicants with dual career considerations can find postings of other employment opportunities at http://www.upstatenyherc.org

Arts & Humanities Librarian

Amherst College seeks an Arts & Humanities Librarian to teach in the library’s program of course-integrated research instruction and support faculty and students in the arts and humanities, including the use of images and digital media.

Before applying please see https://www.amherst.edu/media/view/433857/original/ArtsHumanitiesLibrarian.pdf for the full job description.

A review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.  Please be sure that you have read the job description and that your candidacy meets the required education and experience qualifications.  Applications that do not meet the required qualifications would not be considered.

To apply online, please visit our web site at https://jobs.amherst.edu

Amherst College is an equal opportunity employer and encourages women, persons of color, and persons with disabilities to apply. The College is committed to enriching its educational experience and its culture through the diversity of its faculty, administration, and staff.

Full-time Tenure-Track Faculty Position

The iSchool at Drexel University invites applications for a tenure-track position in bibliometrics/ informetrics/scientometrics at the assistant professor level. Applications from senior personnel with a track record of conducting funded research are also encouraged.

We welcome applications from candidates who are eager to join a well-established research program that we have maintained for more than 30 years the successful candidate will become part of a program that involves faculty with interests in both traditional (publication-based) bibliometrics and contemporary webmetrics and altmetrics.  Faculty in the program mine, visualize, and analyze large data sets using a wide range of tools—including bibliometrics toolkits and software for social network analysis, information visualization, data mining, trend analysis, and other emerging areas. 

The successful candidate will have:

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

The iSchool’s view of information is broad, multidisciplinary, and practical.   We currently offer three BS degrees, four Masters degrees, and the PhD.  Full-time PhD students are supported either through faculty research grants from a variety of sources or while performing other activities in the College related to research or teaching.  The ALA-accredited MS(LIS) degree is highly ranked, both overall and for several of its specializations. Faculty and student interests span a broad spectrum of areas related to information science and technology in contemporary settings.  All academic programs emphasize applied research, with a tradition of both quantitative and qualitative approaches that encourages broad collaboration and interdisciplinary activity. 

Drexel is a privately endowed technology university founded in 1891.  With over 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.  Located in Philadelphia’s University City, the campus is at the hub of the academic, cultural, and historical resources of the nation’s fifth largest metropolitan region. 

To apply for this position, please click here - www.drexeljobs.com/applicants/Central?quickFind=76411, or visit www.drexeljobs.com and search for position number 5007.

Collections and Online Resources Coordinator

Responsibilities:  Reporting to the Head of Liaison Services for Collections and Research Support, the Collections & Online Resources Coordinator will provide expert support for collection development and assessment, primarily of electronic materials such as e-books, online journals, databases, and other e-resources. Project examples include analysis of collection use data, analysis of approval plans and subscription offers from library consortia and vendors, and investigation of emerging and non-standard material types (e.g. streaming media, proprietary data sets).

The Collections & Online Resources Coordinator will work closely with the Resource Discovery Systems, Acquisitions, and Metadata and Bibliographic Services departments to ensure effective communication among subject librarians, technical services, and systems. This position also holds ex officio membership in the Collection Management Committee.

The Collections and Online Resources Coordinator is a librarian position.  Librarians hold academic rank 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; significant experience with and/or demonstrated knowledge of collection development and assessment.  Preferred: Expert knowledge of YBP’s GOBI, SerialsSolutions 360, and/or Innovative Millennium; ability to access, interpret, and use online usage data; knowledge of electronic resources licensing; familiarity with trends in electronic resources management; demonstrated ability to rapidly become proficient with library systems and technologies; project management experience.

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 proven capacity to work effectively and collegially in teams with staff at all levels as well as with faculty and students.

Salary:  $58,000 to $62,000 expected hiring range, depending on qualifications and experience. 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 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 40,000 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 at: 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 and contact information for 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.

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