Assistant Dean for Scholarly Communications and Collection Development

This highly visible senior administrative position is one of three assistant deans and reports to the Dean of Libraries/Vice President for Information Technology. The Assistant Dean for Scholarly Communications and Collection Development provides dynamic and visionary leadership, management, planning, policy development, and strategic direction of all aspects for the library-wide scholarly communication activities, including the college liaison program, archives and special collections, and collection development. The Assistant Dean is a member of the Libraries’ executive leadership group and represents the Dean of Libraries as appropriate.  This position offers an exciting opportunity to lead the development and management of library collections and instruction and outreach services within the rapidly evolving environment of higher education.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Primary responsibilities include:

• Oversees the College Liaisons, Collections, and Archives and Special Collections departments (13 faculty librarians and archivists, 5 staff) and works with the coordinators of these units to develop and carry out strategic initiatives; manages an annual collections budget exceeding $6 million and a collection of more than 2 million volumes.  Negotiates contracts with vendors and consortia on behalf of the Libraries.
• Leads a team of faculty and staff in designing work processes and services in support of learning, teaching, research, and collections. Implements innovative instruction and outreach models for a diverse and growing undergraduate population in eight academic colleges.
• Cultivates and promotes new and progressive models of scholarly communication and collection development, including open access, demand-driven acquisitions, data management, and an increased focus on building primary source collections in physical and digital formats.
• Initiates library-wide discussion on scholarly communication, collection assessment, and outreach liaison activities. Represents the Libraries in campus-wide planning for scholarly communications initiatives, and in local, regional, and national arenas as appropriate.
• Promotes alternative publishing models and consults on author’s rights. Provides support to librarians engaged in activities related to scholarly communication, open access, and copyright.
• Maintains currency on emerging library and scholarly information trends and practices.
• Oversees the production of select statistical and other reports for the Libraries, the university administration, and external organizations as appropriate, including those focused on annual collections expenditures and instruction and outreach activities.
• Serves on the Libraries’ executive leadership group together with the Assistant Dean of Digital Library and ePublishing Services, the Assistant Dean for Resource Delivery Services, the Dean of Libraries/Vice President for Information Technology, and the Director of Academic Computing and Network Services.
• Works closely with the Libraries’ executive leadership group and others in the Libraries to assess and enhance service quality, including development of metrics and analysis of data.
• Participates in library fundraising and donor activities in collaboration with Library Development, the Dean of Libraries, and Archives and Special Collections; works with these units and the Dean to identify potential collection donors, solicit and acquire collections, and develop and use private funds for collections.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required: MLS or equivalent from an ALA accredited program is required with a minimum of five years of experience in administering a major unit within a research library and a strong record of scholarship and service. The successful candidate will have substantial library experience in progressively more responsible positions; experience and knowledge of collections and services that support learning, teaching, and research; knowledge of scholarly communication issues; demonstrated leadership to effect change in a challenging, complex, and evolving information environment; effective supervisory and team building experience; ability to work well with a diverse employee and user community; ability to work in a rapidly changing environment in collaboration with university IT staff; successful experience in working in a collaborative and collegial research library environment; strong analytical and decision making skills; knowledge of the application of information technology; superior interpersonal skills; and experience in effective planning and budgeting.

Preferred: Experience with consortial collaborations, grant writing, and cultivating donor relationships; experience providing services to faculty and graduate students.

RANK AND SALARY:

Faculty status and responsibilities. The successful candidate must have a significant record of scholarly accomplishments and relevant professional service for the minimum appointment of tenured associate professor.  Rank is dependent upon qualifications. Insurance benefits are available for appointments of half-time or greater, and faculty and administrative professionals may select from several options for medical, dental, life, and personal disability insurance, as well as retirement plans.  Full-time faculty and administrative professionals earn 24 days of vacation and 15 days of sick leave annually.  Optional deferred compensation.  Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications.

UNIVERSITY DESCRIPTION: Colorado State University was established as the land-grant institution of the State of Colorado in 1870.  Student enrollment is approximately 25,000, and the University employs 1,400 academic faculty, 1,900 administrative professionals, and 2,000 classified staff.  Colorado State University is located in Fort Collins, a dynamic community with a population of approximately 135,000, and situated 65 miles north of Denver, at the western edge of the Great Plains and at the base of the Rocky Mountains.  Averaging 300 days of sunshine per year, with low humidity and moderate winters, Fort Collins is ideally located for a variety of recreational, cultural, and family activities. 

LIBRARIES DESCRIPTION: William E. Morgan Library, located in the center of the main campus, offers nearly 300,000 square feet of research and learning space and houses a large part of the print collection, which includes books, maps, journals, technical reports, government documents, archives, and manuscripts. There is also a branch library at the Veterinary Teaching Hospital. With its diverse collection of resources and a broad range of research services, the Libraries connect the campus community to information and knowledge critical for research, teaching, and learning. 

A wide selection of electronic resources, including specialized databases, electronic journals, and more than 394,000 e-books are available from the desktop 24/7. The Libraries also offers a locally-developed RAPID ILL system that links the collections of more than 200 research libraries around the world. The Libraries have established a  consortial digital repository, Digital Collections of Colorado (http://digitool.library.colostate.edu) that has positioned the library as a central contributor to the management of research and institutional data. Digital collections include thousands of images and primary resource materials that are multidisciplinary in scope. Finding aids and selected images are also available electronically for noted special collections in the Water Resources, Agricultural and Natural Resources, and University  archives.

The University Libraries is a member of the Association of Research Libraries (ARL), the Colorado Alliance of Research Libraries, and the Greater Western Library Alliance, and has a comprehensive online presence at http://lib.colostate.edu.

TO APPLY:  To apply, send a letter of application addressing your qualifications for the position, plus a current resume, and the names and contact information for three professional references, by e-mail to Sande.Innes@Colostate.edu.  Applications and nominations will be accepted until the position is filled; however, to ensure full consideration, application materials must be received by May 3, 2013 at 5:00pm.  The search may be extended if a suitable candidate is not identified.

Colorado State University is committed to providing a safe and productive learning and living community.  To achieve that goal, we conduct background investigations for all final candidates being considered for employment.  Background checks may include, but are not limited to, criminal history, national sex offender search and motor vehicle history.

Colorado State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, age, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity or expression. Colorado State University is an equal opportunity/equal access/affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all Federal and Colorado State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. The Office of Equal Opportunity is located in 101 Student Services.

Vice Provost for University Libraries

The University of Connecticut (UConn), one of the nation’s leading public research universities, seeks applications for the position of Vice Provost for University Libraries.

As the University of Connecticut continues its rise in national prestige, the Vice Provost for University Libraries will embrace leading-edge technologies and practices that further establish the Libraries as an organization exemplifying excellence and innovation.  The Vice Provost will be a leader who effectively articulates the Libraries’ mission with respect to the University’s long-term goals, and who inspires Libraries’ staff to provide resources, spaces, and services that optimally serve the university community now and into the future.  The individual chosen for this position will have a clear understanding of both the challenges and the opportunities inherent in the rapidly changing landscape of academic libraries and higher education today.

The University of Connecticut system includes a main campus in Storrs, CT, where this position is located, five regional campuses throughout the state, a Law School, and Medical and Dental Schools at its Health Center.  UConn’s 14 schools and colleges offer 8 undergraduate degrees in 102 majors, 17 graduate degrees in 88 fields of study, and 5 professional graduate programs.  In 2011-2012, 5,149 bachelor’s, 1,573 master’s, 341 Ph.D., 234 J.D./LL.M., 94 Pharm.D., 87 M.D., and 47 D.D.S. degrees were awarded.  The University is achieving new heights of academic success – doubling research grants, attracting top students, and offering programs that continue to grow in prestige.  Its faculty members today comprise leaders in their field on the national and international levels.

A complete job description and further information about the University of Connecticut Libraries can be found at http://jobs.uconn.edu/vp_ul.html.

This is a full-time, management-exempt position, with an anticipated start date of August 23, 2013.  The University offers a competitive salary, outstanding benefits including employee and dependent tuition waivers at UConn, and a highly desirable work environment.

Applications should include a cover letter, detailed resume providing evidence of a distinguished record of librarianship and scholarly achievement, and the contact information for three references, which should be sent electronically (a single PDF file preferred) and in confidence to: VPLibrarySearch@uconn.edu.

This search will remain open until the position is filled. 

At the University of Connecticut, our commitment to excellence is complemented by our commitment to building a culturally diverse community.  We actively encourage women, people with disabilities, and members of minority groups to apply.  The University of Connecticut is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. 

Director of Research Data Management

The Virginia Commonwealth University Libraries invites applications and nominations for the position of Director of Research Data Management.  The VCU Libraries seek a dynamic, energetic and knowledgeable individual to lead the Libraries’ research data management initiative to support researchers across VCU. The Director will develop services that support the management of research data over its life cycle from identifying and supporting tools for investigators to developing protocols for data mining, curation and preservation. The successful candidate will join a culturally and academically diverse faculty of the highest caliber. An ALA-accredited graduate degree or an accredited graduate degree in an appropriate discipline and three years of relevant work related experience are required. Demonstrated knowledge of: information-seeking and use behaviors; structure of knowledge, primary research tools, publishers and vendors; and the research and teaching approaches in one or more broad health or life sciences disciplinary areas are preferred. Salary: Minimum of $60,000 annually. Review of applications begins April 22, 2013 and will continue until the position is filled. Preferred qualifications, application procedures and other information are available in the complete position description at http://www.library.vcu.edu/admin/jobs/ and at  http://www.pubinfo.vcu.edu/facjobs/home.asp

Virginia Commonwealth University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Women, minorities and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

TML Operations Librarian

The Virginia Commonwealth University Libraries invites applications and nominations for the position of TML Operations Librarian. The VCU Libraries seek an energetic, knowledgeable and technologically adept individual who will be responsible for in-house library services and overseeing business operations and facilities. The successful candidate will join a culturally and academically diverse faculty of the highest caliber. An ALA-accredited graduate degree or accredited graduate degree in an appropriate discipline is required. Knowledge of library circulation operation, library information systems and health sciences resources are preferred. Salary: Minimum of $47,000 annually. Review of applications begins April 22, 2013 and will continue until the position is filled. Preferred qualifications, application procedures and other information are available in the complete position description at http://www.library.vcu.edu/admin/jobs/ and at  http://www.pubinfo.vcu.edu/facjobs/home.asp.

Virginia Commonwealth University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Women, minorities and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Research and Instruction Librarian

University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire seeks a motivated and service-oriented librarian interested in providing high quality research and instruction service in a dynamic and collegial environment. The successful candidate will participate in teaching, reference, collection development, liaison, research, and assessment activities. Primarily a generalist, the librarian will also serve as liaison to the College of Business. This is a 12-month full-time probationary tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor reporting to the Director of Libraries. Salary is $49,000. The University offers partner benefits. Anticipated start date of July/August 2013. For complete job announcement, see: http://www.uwec.edu/Employment/LibraryResearchInstructF-673.htm  

Mexican Materials Bibliographer

The University of Texas at Austin Libraries invites applicants for the position of Mexican Materials Bibliographer. The Mexican Materials Bibliographer will administer the Nettie Lee Benson Collection’s renowned Mexican materials, selecting information sources in all formats, with particular attention to e-resources, provide instruction and serve as a liaison to the University’s Mexicanist scholars. The position reports to and supports the activities of the Bibliographer for Latin American Studies.

RESPONSIBILITIES will include:

• Collection management and development of Mexican materials, managing an annual budget in excess of 80,000 dollars.
• Make periodic trips to the region in pursuit of materials that are not captured by the book trade.
• Evaluate collection growth and shelf allocation for rare and circulating materials.
• Update collection development policy.
• Provide scholarship and faculty support including faculty liaison to the University of Texas' Mexicanist scholars
• Expand digital scholarship by promoting the use of digital tools and resources in research and teaching.
• Manage the serials collection and the gifts and exchange program.
• Fund raising and public representation of the collection.
• Public Service responsibilities include reference duties with periodic weekend shifts, collaboration with other LLILAS and BLAC staff in public education programs with the local Hispanic community, and provide orientation to the numerous Mexican researchers who visit the library.

Required Qualifications:  Minimum of an American Library Association Master's degree in Library and Information Sciences or a social sciences or humanities discipline with specialization in or extensive knowledge of the history and culture of Mexico. Ability to read, write and speak Spanish. Ability to work in a collaborative environment with faculty, staff, students, and researchers. Available for international travel. At least 3 years professional experience working in a university, library or archive. Equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications:  Ph.D. preferred. Three or more years working in a university setting, preferably in a research library. Knowledge of colonial U.S. Southwest. Demonstrated ability to manage a collection budget. Proficiency in the use of bibliographic tools and resources. Experience with digital collection development and working with faculty and students to facilitate the use of digital tools and resources. Demonstrated ability to establish and meet goals. Professional initiative. Ability to multitask. Experience providing public service to research library patrons. A record of research and scholarly excellence. Demonstrated ability to teach courses drawing on library materials, either alone or with a faculty member. Ability to deepen relations between the library and academic worlds.

Salary and Benefits:  $3833—$4500 negotiable depending on qualifications.  No state or local income tax. Standard state benefits package including annual vacation and sick leave, paid holidays, retirement plans, and health insurance options (comprehensive major medical, dental, vision, life, and disability).  Deferred compensation and tax sheltered annuity programs also available.

Recruiting Schedule:  All interested candidates must complete an online application by going to: http://www.utexas.edu/hr/prospective/apply/process.html . Please follow all instructions given. When applying, refer to job posting # 13-03-17-01-0080  An e-mail confirmation will be sent to those who apply online along with a set of job-related questions that candidates will be asked to return in order for their application materials to be complete.

To receive full consideration, complete application materials are due by April 17, 2013.  For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact: Library Human Resources: lib-HR@lib.utexas.edu  [512-495-4360].

The University of Texas Libraries has a strong commitment to diversity and encourages applications and nominations from traditionally underrepresented groups.  Early career applicants are encouraged to apply.

An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer

Associate Dean for Collections

University of Southern California (USC) Libraries seeks a dynamic and forward thinking Associate Dean for Collections (#299) to provide leadership for the development and management of library collections in support of the University’s teaching and research programs. The Associate Dean for Collections participates as an active member of the Dean’s Cabinet. This position requires a firm grounding in the world of academic libraries and excellent communication skills, along with a professional reputation for strategic innovation in improving collection development.
The candidate must be an experienced, creative library professional with a proven track record for the development and management of library collections within the rapidly evolving environment of higher education.

The successful candidate is expected to work collegially across the university, be up-to-date on emerging library and scholarly information trends and practices, and be able to apply this knowledge in order to have a significant, positive impact on the USC community. To read the complete position description, visit the library’s website: http://www.usc.edu/libraries/jobs/librarians/

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. Applications must be submitted via USC’s online faculty application website: https://jobs.usc.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=68813

Databases/Serials Librarian

The Washington University Libraries in St. Louis are seeking a service-oriented, highly motivated, and energetic individual to serve as Database/Serials Librarian.  The Librarian manages all aspects of Database and Serial Acquisitions including supervision, budget allocations and expenditures, and project management.  Works collaboratively with subject specialists and others to maximize user experiences regarding these vital information resources.  Contributes to scholarly communications support by reducing barriers caused by license restrictions.  Is responsible for technical issues with proxy servers, database search engines, database/serial information on the library website, library branding and communications with subject specialists.  Works with the Head of Collections and Acquisitions regarding the development and implementation of collection policies and procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:  ALA accredited master’s degree or relevant master’s degree; supervisory experience; knowledge of databases, serials or monographic acquisition issues and practices;  strong service attitude with excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills; proven ability to work effectively in a team environment with a diverse staff in a changing environment.  PREFERRED:  Second master’s degree; two years professional experience in acquisitions or as a bibliographer/subject specialist; experience with vendors.

Washington University Libraries includes the John M. Olin Library and twelve school and departmental libraries and holds over four million volumes.  For information about the University and the Libraries please visit: http://www.wustl.edu; http://library.wustl.edu.

Salary dependent upon qualifications and experience.  Comprehensive benefits package including several retirement plan options.

Applications must be submitted online at https://jobs.wustl.edu. Reference job #25492. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Employment eligibility verification required upon hire. Washington University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and encourages applications from, and nominations of, women and minority candidates.

Executive Director

The Boston Library Consortium, an association of 17 academic and research libraries located in Massachusetts, Connecticut, and New Hampshire, is dedicated to sharing human and information resources to advance the research and learning of its constituency. Founded in 1970, the Consortium supports and explores resource sharing and enhancement of services to users through programs in cooperative collecting, access to electronic resources and physical collections, and enhanced interlibrary loan and document delivery. The Consortium now seeks to appoint a leader who will help it discover and develop new approaches to resource sharing in the broadest sense, and work to position it and its members at the forefront of consortial enterprises.

Under the direction of the BLC Board of Directors and in conjunction with the Board's Management Council, the Executive Director of the Boston Library Consortium provides visionary and energetic leadership for the organization. Working with the Board of Directors, the Executive Director is responsible for managing the programs and services of the Consortium; implementing strategic initiatives and programs and seeking new opportunities and funding sources in order to improve services and performance of the member libraries for their constituents.  The next Executive Director will be on the vanguard of trends in academic libraries and be able to bring new ideas to the Consortium.

Successful candidates will bring to the role a demonstrated command of trends in academic and digital libraries, information policy, and information technologies, personal skills to maintain effective relationships with staff, constituents, and professional colleagues, knowledge of technology applications relevant to user-centered library services and excellent project management skills. They will also have a minimum five years experience in a library environment demonstrating a record of progressively increasing administrative experience relevant to the requirements of the position, including ability in leadership, participative management and sound fiscal and human resource management. Preferred qualifications include an advanced degree in Library Science, Information Science or a related field, demonstrated experience or knowledge of trends in library consortia and collaborative ventures and in developing and implementing financial strategies for libraries, and evidence of enthusiasm, creativity and potential to succeed in a rapidly changing academic library environment, including a track record of relationship-building.

For a full position description go to: http://www.isaacsonmiller.com/Scopes/4756BLC-ED.pdf

The Boston Library Consortium has retained Isaacson, Miller, a national executive search firm, to assist in this search. Applications and nominations should include letter of interest and resume, emailed to:

Alan Wichlei and Beverly Brady
Isaacson, Miller
263 Summer Street
Boston, MA 02210
BLCED@imsearch.com

The Boston Library Consortium is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.  Women and members of minority groups are encouraged to apply.

Contact Us:  BLCED@imsearch.com

Three Research Librarians With Subject And/Or Instructional Design Expertise

The University of California, Irvine Libraries seeks creative, flexible, and innovative librarians to join an enthusiastic staff in building a research library of excellence for a young and rapidly growing university ranked nationally among the top universities. Three research librarians will be appointed who will specialize in one or more subject areas and will perform a combination of collection development, reference, and instructional duties.  One of the research librarians will have special responsibility for instructional design and play a lead role in online education efforts. 

The exact combination of duties and the specific subjects to be assigned are flexible and will be influenced largely by the profiles of the most qualified applicants.  Subject areas that are needed include:  English, Comparative Literature, Critical Theory, Classics, German, Music, Drama, Dance, Latin American Studies, Logic and Philosophy of Science, Mathematics, Philosophy, Physics & Astronomy, Religious Studies, and Romance Languages (Spanish and Portuguese, French, Italian).

The Research Librarian specializing in instructional design and online education will be a member of the Education and Outreach Department.  The other Research Librarians will be members of either the Collection Development Department or the Reference Department depending on the subjects assigned and which types of duties predominate. 

Responsibilities

All research librarian positions

In the area of collection development, Research Librarians are responsible for the selection, assessment, and management of collections and resources in their subject areas.  They serve as liaisons to the faculty and students in their subject areas to ensure that their information needs are being met as well as to promote the Libraries’ services and resources.  They monitor budgets and make collections decisions that support the teaching and research needs on campus.  They develop and update subject webpages in support of research in their assigned subjects.  They help promote scholarly communication initiatives and digital scholarship services that support the research life cycle.

In the area of reference, Research Librarians provide specialized reference and research consultations in their subject areas, and they also maintain sufficient knowledge to provide effective general reference service at the reference desk including responding to in-person, telephone, and electronic inquiries. 

In the area of instruction, Research Librarians provide and promote specialized instruction services to students and faculty in their subject areas.  They also participate in the Libraries’ instruction program for students enrolled in lower-division writing courses and other information literacy initiatives.

Additional responsibilities of the research librarian specializing in instructional design and online education

In addition to the above responsibilities, the Research Librarian specializing in instructional design and online education will provide leadership in the development, implementation, and assessment of online learning tools, resources, and services for the UC Irvine Libraries.  This Research Librarian will monitor the development of online courses at UC Irvine and will actively pursue opportunities to integrate information literacy instruction into those courses. The incumbent will collaborate with library and campus staff and faculty on the design and development of online learning materials (tutorials, point of need demonstrations, how-to videos, etc.) that support instruction in information literacy skills and in the use of library resources and services.

Qualifications

Required (all positions):

• Graduate degree in library science from an ALA-accredited institution or an equivalent combination of relevant advanced degree and library experience.
• Educational background in the subject areas to be assigned or experience performing reference, instruction and/or collection development for the subjects.
• Ability to assist and instruct users and students in specialized resources.
• Commitment to continuous professional growth and development
• Desire and ability to engage in creative and flexible approaches to the provision of assigned responsibilities.
• Strong interest in working with students and faculty.
• Commitment to user-centered library services.
• Strong interest in instructional technology, and electronic resources, especially in the subject areas to be assigned.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team and in a dynamically changing environment.
• Ability to work effectively and collegially with a diverse population of faculty, students and staff.
• Ability to meet the University of California criteria for advancement and promotion.

Additional Required Qualifications for the Research Librarian for Instructional Design and Online Education position:

• Experience teaching library instruction classes in an academic environment, preferably to undergraduate students.
• Familiarity with concepts and goals of information literacy.
• Understanding of instructional design principles in an online environment.
• Familiarity with copyright and fair use principles as they relate to online and distance learning.
• Knowledge of technologies that facilitate learning in an online environment.
• Experience creating instructional and information materials such as online tutorials, surveys, and guides.
• Ability to manage complex projects.
• Ability to learn new technology tools and skills, to conduct training for users and staff, and strong desire to share this knowledge with others.

Preferred (all positions):

• Experience assessing, evaluating, and negotiating digital resources in the subject areas.
• Skill in developing, organizing, and maintaining web-based information resources.
• Interest in Digital Humanities and/or eScience.
• Experience managing or leading projects.
• Knowledge of scholarly communication issues and trends in assigned subject areas.

The Education and Outreach Department

The Education and Outreach Department, which currently includes 2 librarians and a .25 library assistant, provides leadership for the Libraries’ outreach and instruction activities and programs which emphasize research skills, information literacy, scholarly communication, and critical thinking. The Department has a lead role in the coordination, integration, and assessment of all library instruction and outreach activities, including subject-based, graduate, and professional school instruction. 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.

The Reference Department

The Reference Department consists of Langson Library Reference and Ayala Science Library Reference. Langson Library’s services and collections support research and teaching in the arts, education, humanities, social sciences and business and management. Ayala Science Library’s services and collections support research and teaching in biological and physical sciences, engineering and computer science, and the health sciences including medicine.  The Reference Department provides reference services including research consultations and virtual reference. Part of the Department’s mission is to provide expertise in research tools and information access to develop information literacy and critical thinking skills in a diverse interdisciplinary educational environment. The Reference Department operates in a team-based environment and the staff consists of 7-8 librarians and 8 FTE career staff.

The Collection Development Department

The Collection Development Department consists of 7-8 librarians and 1 FTE library assistant.  The Collection Development Department is committed to developing, delivering, and preserving the Libraries’ collection of significant and diverse research resources.  This department is dedicated to building a research library of excellence by overseeing and directing collection development activities, managing library collections, and fostering relationships with faculty, students and staff engaged in the production of knowledge.

The Libraries

The UCI Libraries are committed to innovation and excellence and are in a major period of change.  The Libraries consist of the Langson Library, the Ayala Science Library, the Library Gateway Study Center, and the Grunigen Medical Library.  These buildings contain over 3,600 public seats for study and research and provide more than 600 public access computers.  The UCI Libraries have a staff of approximately 140 FTE plus approximately 30 student assistant FTE.  The library collection consists of over 3.4 million volumes and over 86,000 journals and 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), HathiTrust Digital Library, Center for Research Libraries (CRL), Coalition of Networked Information (CNI), Digital Library Federation (DLF), Council on Library and Information Resources (CLIR), Scholarly Publishing & Academic Resources Coalition (SPARC), Pacific Rim Digital Library Alliance (PRDLA), and International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA).

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 has more than 28,000 undergraduate and graduate students and about 1,100 faculty.  Nearly 67% of UCI students identify themselves as Asian American, African American, Chicano/Latino, or Native American.  The University offers graduate degrees in more than 100 academic disciplines and interdisciplinary programs in addition to the M.D. and J.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 is $47,544 - $70,956 (Assistant Librarian I – Librarian I).

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.

Consideration will be given to applicants with a wide range of years of experience, including qualified early career librarians.

Deadline for Applications:  Applications received by April 15, 2013 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 in one document that includes: 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.edu

Library Human Resources

UC Irvine, P.O. Box 19557

Irvine, CA 92623-9557

Confidential 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/about/jobs/librarian-vacancies.html with links to additional Web sites featuring campus and community information.

The University of California, Irvine is an equal opportunity employer

committed to excellence through diversity.

Executive Director

The Salt Lake City Public Library has an exciting opportunity for an effective leader and strong communicator; we seek an Executive Director to lead our innovate staff, award-winning Main Library and five branches in vibrant, and beautiful Salt Lake City, Utah.  Salt Lake City is a growing, exciting and diverse community. The area is home to over 2 million residents, and will grow by 60 percent in the next 30 years. The city has a rich cultural climate and is surrounded by countless recreational activities, making it a top tourist destination and a fantastic location to call home. Salt Lake City enjoys pleasant, temperate weather year-round, free of humidity.

The Salt Lake City Public Library has a collection size of 961,824 with an annual circulation of 3,854,418. The staff consists of 190 FTE employees and an annual budget of $16.23 million. The Main Library opened in 2003 with much praise for its ground-breaking architecture. The building embodies the idea that a library is more than a repository of books and computers—it reflects and engages the city’s imagination and aspirations. The six story curving, walkable wall embraces the public plaza with local shops and services at ground level. The building offers a 300-seat auditorium and meeting rooms for community use. A rooftop garden offers a 360-degree view of the Salt Lake valley. Special spaces inside the library have been designed for use as a teen library, children’s library, Technology Center, and art gallery.

Much of the library’s administration’s current work is focused on developing more efficient processes, more effective practices, maximizing library resources, and increasing organizational trust. We believe that these actions will result in a better library for the community and an organization that is well-positioned for its next director, who will have the unique opportunity to work with employees, board, and the community to make Salt Lake City Public Library the recognized leader among urban public libraries.

We require at least ten years professional experience with demonstrated management ability in administration, budgeting, planning, and supervision Our ideal candidate is a skilled strategic thinker, an effective communicator, a capable relationship builder, a proven innovator who can manage change, an active collaborator, and a strong manager, mentor and leader. We are looking for a director who excels at communication, building teams and partnerships, empowering staff, and collaborating with other area agencies in a politically savvy environment; a librarian who can articulate and promote the library’s mission and work cooperatively with the staff and board.

The salary range for the position is $120,000 to $153,000, depending on qualifications, and a generous benefit package is also provided.

To be considered for this exceptional opportunity, please submit a cover letter, resume, current salary/salary requirements, and contact information for a minimum of three references to Paula Singer and Lorraine Kituri at SLCPLdirectorsearch@singergrp.com. Questions to Paula Singer, Lorraine Kituri at 410-561-7561 or Miriam Pollack at miriampollack@comcast.net.  Applications received by April 8 2013 will receive first consideration.

For more information go to: https://www.slcpl.org/directorsearch/

Manager III (2 Vacancies)

Montgomery County Public Libraries (MCPL) provide information services to & programming for children & adults from 22 library facilities. This is professional library administrative work having full accountability for management of a library branch in MCPL.  Employee will serve as a branch manager overseeing the provision of direct service & assistance to library customers.  Duties include:  assessing human resources & customer needs, planning goals & objectives for the branch, overseeing the supervision & performance  evaluations of branch staff, coordinating collection development activities, & establishing, maintaining, & improving communications & working relationships with diverse community groups, advisory committees, & the news media using a variety of social and traditional media methods.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:  Master's degree in library science or library information science from a college or university accredited by the American Library Association plus four  years of progressively responsible professional experience in a field related to the assigned area. Employees will be responsible for maintaining appropriate level of Continuing Education Units (CEUs) to sustain State licensure requirements for this position.

TO VIEW THE ENTIRE JOB ANNOUNCEMENT & TO APPLY ON-LINE, PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE &  www.montgomerycountymd.gov, click on “Careers” view requisition #irc10650.  Position will be advertised from 3/15/13 to 3/30/13.  RESUMES MUST INCLUDE INFORMATION SPECIFIC TO THE PREFERRED CRITERIA IDENTIFIED IN THE JOB ANNOUNCEMENT AS THIS WILL DETERMINE OUR POOL OF APPLICANTS.

Digital Archivist

The Special Collections of Washington University Libraries in St. Louis is seeking a collaborative, flexible, and detail and service-oriented individual to serve as Digital Archivist in University Archives. University Archives is comprised of more than 300 unique collections. Chronicling the history of Washington University from 1853 to today, and containing numerous collections related to St. Louis history, University Archives is a wealth of primary sources and other historical materials that include manuscripts, photographic prints and negatives, books, film, sound recordings, microfilm, architectural plans, and artifacts.  The Special Collections Department is made up of five units (Film and Media Archive, Manuscripts, Modern Graphic History Library, Rare Books, and University Archives). The URL for the department web site is: http://library.wustl.edu/units/spec

Responsibilities: The Digital Archivist will assume management responsibilities in the area of archival processing of material regardless of format, including oversight and participation in the arrangement, description, and preparation of finding aids. The Archivist will lead the archives’ digital initiatives and develop strategies for the management of digital assets; responsibilities include digitization, creation of metadata, and providing access as well as working with other library and university staff on long-term preservation and maintenance of digital materials. This position will provide some references services and assistance with archive outreach activities.

Education qualifications: Master’s degree, preferably in history or social sciences, or MLS required. Academy of Certified Archivist certification preferred.

Experience: Previous archival education/experience required. Knowledge of archival standards, theory, and practice required. Experience with archival processing required. Knowledge of creation and preservation of digital assets required. Familiarity with XML and current and emerging cataloging and metadata standards is preferred (EAD, MODS). Evidence of written and oral communication skills required.

Washington University Libraries includes the John M. Olin Library and twelve school and departmental libraries and holds over four million volumes.  For information about the University and the Libraries please visit: http://www.wustl.edu; http://library.wustl.edu.

Salary dependent upon qualifications and experience.  Comprehensive benefits package including several retirement plan options.

Applications must be submitted online at https://jobs.wustl.edu. Reference job #25460. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Employment eligibility verification required upon hire. Washington University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and encourages applications from, and nominations of, women and minority candidates.