Assistant Director, EPA Library

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Information and Library Science (SILS) holds the contract to provide library services for the US Environmental Protection Agency in Research Triangle Park. The Assistant Director works closely with the EPA Library Director on all facets of overall management of the library. The Assistant Director coordinates and conducts online literature searching, trains and supervises library personnel and the reference and online searching interns, maintains the library web page, and coordinates library orientation and user education programs. In collaboration with the Library Director, the Assistant Director helps promote awareness of library services to ensure maximum utilization of all resources. The Assistant Director reports to the EPA Library Director.

An ALA-accredited Master's degree in Library Science is required.

The successful candidate will have at least five (5) years experience in a scientific/technical library at a professional level; demonstrated science and technical subject knowledge (environmental, biomedical, or engineering) and experience with relevant print and online resources; ability to provide complex information searches using both free and subscription resources; experience teaching, training or providing instruction; supervisory experience; interpersonal and communications skills; time management and problem solving skills; strong commitment to public service; possess the ability to be an innovative participant in a team-oriented environment and genuine interest in working closely with and mentoring students. The preferred candidate will have a science background; familiar with government documents, business or chemistry information; demonstrated commitment to continued professional development; experience using Dialog, Web of Science or STN; experience using EndNote or other citation management tools; experience using SharePoint and demonstrated proficiency with web page design and maintenance.

The selected candidate will be responsible for his/her own relocation expenses. Salary is dependent upon qualifications. The application deadline for this position is July 31, 2013. Applicants may submit a cover letter, CV/Resume, and a list of three (3) references at http://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/26180.

Head of Interlibrary Services

The First Review Date for this job is: June 12, 2013

Deadline to Apply: July 12, 2013

Departmental Overview

The Interlibrary Services Department (ILS) of the UC Berkeley Library handles the borrowing and lending of library materials with other institutions in order to best support researchers in all fields and languages. Clientele are faculty, staff, students and independent researchers from the UC Berkeley and around the world. ILS consists of 13 FTE staff plus student library employees supporting three units: Interlibrary Borrowing, Interlibrary Lending and Photoduplication, and the Baker Document Delivery Service. In addition to the standard suite of software used by most library staff, ILS uses specialized equipment and software to receive, send, fill, deliver and track interlibrary loan and document delivery requests, as well as payments owed or collected. Specialized software includes: Virtual Document Exchange (VDX); CLIO; OCLC World Resource Sharing (WRS); CDL’s MELVYL Request System; ARIEL; OCLC’s Interlibrary Fee Management System (IFM); and special programs developed to allow efficient downloading, transcription and document storage. Specialized equipment includes a number of planetary and “feeder” scanners, electric carts, and digital fax machines. The Head of Interlibrary Services reports directly to the Associate University Librarian for Digital Initiatives & Collaborative Services, and works with that AUL’s management team to guide and coordinate the strategic directions, programs, services, facilities, and policies. Managers are committed to supporting staff development and fostering an environment of collaboration, creative thinking, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Manages the operations of UC Berkeley’s interlibrary/resource sharing and document delivery services, ensuring efficient centralized operations for the Library through leadership, direction and management.
• Directly supervises professional staff and provides managerial support and guidance to a department with approximately 13 FTE including several staff and student supervisors.
• Manages and oversees, through unit managers and other staff, the accountability and stewardship of campus financial resources in a manner consistent with campus and System-wide compliance goals and objectives, meeting all university reporting and record retention requirements.
• Develops and administers policies, services, and programs which have a large impact on campus and the UC System.
• Determines staffing levels and mixture of staff and students to realize optimal efficiencies and cost effectiveness.
• Manages all aspects of UC Berkeley’s compliance with interlibrary loan (ILL) codes, laws and regulations, as well as cooperative agreements between UC Berkeley and other libraries (domestic and foreign).
• Represents the UC Berkeley Library perspective with other units on campus, System-wide, nationally and internationally around relevant issues in resource sharing (user-centric policies, licensing and legislation, technology development, etc).
• Participates as a member of the AUL’s management team in developing policies, procedures, services, human resources, operational, budgetary and facilities issues to create consistency, service excellence and ongoing improvement across departments.
• Serves as leader for special initiatives and projects which are high priority for the Library.

Required Qualifications

• A minimum of 4 years demonstrated, effective supervisory experience (including hiring, training, supervising, delegating, evaluating and motivating staff).
• Strong management skills including demonstrated skills in decision-making, leadership,initiative, and problem-solving.
• Experience providing interlibrary loan and/or document delivery service in an academic library 
• Experience with software and hardware used in interlibrary loan and document delivery services (e.g. OCLC , WCRS or WorldShare, VDX, Illiad, Ariel, OCLC Article Exchange, scanners).
• Advanced knowledge of interlibrary loan and document delivery operations and best practices, electronic delivery services, and bibliographic searching.
• Familiarity with licensing, intellectual property issues, and copyright law as it relates to interlibrary loan and document delivery.
• Strong, demonstrated commitment to public services and improving the user experience.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, problem solving, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Expert skill in analyzing, and presenting financial and operational data.
• Demonstrated initiative, flexibility, and ability to work creatively and effectively both independently and as a team member.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse staff and campus user communities.
• Capacity to thrive in an environment of change and respond effectively to shifting needs and priorities.

Salary and Benefits

Monthly: $4,250 - $6,308 Annual: $51,000 - $75,700

For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University visit:

http://atyourservice.ucop.edu/forms_pubs/misc/benefits_of_belonging.pdf

How to Apply

Please submit your cover letter and resume as a single attachment to http://jobs.berkeley.edu/job-listings.html.

(Please search for the job posting using the job ID# 15917)

Criminal Background Check

This position has been designated as sensitive and may require a Criminal Background Check. We reserve the right to make employment contingent upon successful completion of a Criminal Background Check.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of California, Berkeley is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Assistant Manager, Access Services

The Assistant Manager, Access Services hires, schedules, trains, and evaluates the Student Information Assistants. Responsible for coordinating and participating in the training of student employees. In addition, the Assistant Manager is responsible for assisting in the operation of the Horn Library Information Desk.

• Provides basic reference assistance to library’s customers using a variety of print and electronic resources.
• Hires, schedules, and evaluates 20-35 student employees. Maintains organizational tools to manage student employees, particularly Blackboard.
• Coordinates and participates in training Student Information Assistants in circulation/reserves procedures as well as training in library resources. Delivers both online and in-person training modules.
• Participates in and coordinates the activities of Student Information Assistants to perform stacks maintenance functions. Evaluates and recognizes student performance.
• Supervises the operation of Horn Library Information Desks.
• Provides basic reference assistance with research in all formats and media to students, faculty, alumni, local business people, and residents using library resources. Refers to instructional librarians if necessary.
• Communicates and enforces library policies and procedures to students, faculty, staff, and the public.
• Troubleshoots and performs maintenance and minor repairs of A/V equipment and computer hardware. Coordinates complex repairs with the appropriate person within ITSD, taking ownership until resolution, and communicates as needed with members of the Access Services department.
• Checks in/out and renews library materials, registers patrons, and collects fines using automated system (Millennium).
• Participates in the course reserves workflow as necessary.
• Assumes additional responsibilities as required.

Job Requirements

• Minimum level of education required: Bachelor’s Degree; some work towards MLS preferred
• At least 1-3 years of experience
• Schedule: Tuesday-Thursday 10:00am-5:00pm, Friday 12pm-7:30 pm, Saturday 8:30am-5:30pm
• Ability to file, shelve, and retrieve library materials 
• Ability to do light lifting required (50 pounds and under)

Competencies:

• Communication
• Customer service orientation
• Teamwork
• Continuous improvement
• Technology
• Conceptual thinking
• Self-management
• Empowerment

Interested candidates should apply via our website https://babson.peopleadmin.com

Babson College is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to enhancing diversity across all levels of the College. Candidates who believe they can contribute to this value are strongly encouraged to apply.

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Branch Manager

NATURE OF WORK:
This is professional library work in the supervision of a major branch library. The branch serves a diverse population, including a substantial Spanish speaking community. Branch Managers supervise all aspects of daily branch operations. Operations include the facility, collection, equipment, budget, staff, programs, and related services. The Manager is responsible for identifying and responding to the needs of the community. This involves interaction with community representatives, neighborhood associations, professional and business organizations, schools and social agencies serving the community. As supervisor the Branch Manager serves as coach, mentor and mediator with staff. Work is performed with latitude for professional judgment under the general supervision of the Public Services Administrator and is reviewed through conferences and observation of results. 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
A Master's degree in Library Science and at least three to five years experience in professional library work, including at least six months of supervisory experience; and all knowledge, skills and abilities as stated in the job description, including but not limited to: Considerable knowledge of the principles and practices of library science; Considerable knowledge of the objectives of library service to the community; Ability to apply library science and management techniques to operating and supervising problems; Ability to plan and supervise operations of a library branch. 

INSTRUCTIONS:
In order to be considered for this title, you must submit an application during the posting period. 

DEPARTMENT: NEW HAVEN FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY
SALARY: MINIMUM $55,850 ANNUALIZED
POSTED UNTIL: JULY 8, 2013

APPLICATION:
Applications may be submitted through the City of New Haven’s website at: http://www.cityofnewhaven.com/HumanResources/CityJobPostings.asp

Houston Arts And History Archives Fellow

Responsibilities: This archival fellowship is offers a recent graduate the opportunity to work in a large and forward-looking special collections department in a research library. As a member of the Special Collections Department, the successful candidate will be responsible for arranging and describing collections in the areas of Performing Arts, Houston Hip Hop, and Houston and Texas History. The fellow will provide support for reference service and digital projects in the areas of Houston arts and history.

This is a one year term appointment, with the potential for a one year renewal. Candidates for this position must be available to begin work no later than Monday, August 26, 2013.

Qualifications:
Required:

• Master’s degree from an ALA-accredited program, conferred within the last 24 months
• Coursework in or experience with archival practice and theory
• Strong written, analytical and interpersonal skills

Preferred:

• Practicum or work experience in an archive or special collections department
• Experience supervising student workers
• Reference experience or coursework
• Knowledge of or familiarity with hip hop music

Salary: $47,000 annually. Excellent benefits package, including health coverage; choice of retirement programs including TIAA-CREF; tax-deferred annuity program available; release time to take a class up to 3 hours per 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, the Hathi Trust, the Council on Library and Information Resources, the Digital Library Federation, and the Texas Digital Library. The campus libraries provide access to over 3.1 million volumes. Total staff includes 69 professionals and approximately 135 support staff. Additional information about the University Libraries is available at: http://info.lib.uh.edu.

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. Further information and the complete document is available at: http://info.lib.uh.edu/ about/strategic-directions. We are currently developing a new Strategic Directions document for the Libraries. The Strategic Directions will continue to support an ambitious set of goals adopted by the University and the further the Tier One effort (http://www.uh.edu/ about/initiatives/). We seek to recruit librarians who can relate their work to these strategies and understand their role in advancing these strategic imperatives.

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 selected by Forbes as topping the list of America’s coolest cities (http://www.forbes.com/sites/morganbrennan/2012/07/26/houston-tops-our-list-of-americas-coolest-cities-to-live/).

For additional information, including information about Houston's flourishing arts scene and entertainment offerings, please see: http://visithoustontexas.com/. For information about housing and living in Houston see: http://www.houston.org/living/index.html.

Application Deadline: Applications will be accepted until July 12, 2013. Send letter of application, names and contact information for 3 references, resume, and photocopy of transcript showing conferral of ALA-accredited masters degree 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.

Data Services Specialist

The Princeton University Library is one of the world’s leading research libraries, serving a diverse community of 5,200 undergraduates, 2,600 graduate students, 853 faculty members, and many visiting scholars.  Its holdings include more than 7 million printed volumes, 5 million manuscripts, 2 million non-print items, and extensive collections of digital text, data, and images.  The Library employs a dedicated and knowledgeable staff of more than 300 professional and support staff working in a large central library, 9 specialized branches, and 3 storage facilities.

Major Responsibilities: Provides statistical and software consulting services for undergraduates, graduate students and faculty engaged in quantitative analysis of machine-readable data in a variety of academic disciplines, particularly economics, finance, politics, public policy, and sociology. Assists patrons in the choice, application, and interpretation of quantitative methods, and with the use of statistical software needed to implement these methods. Retrieves/manipulates complex data from a variety of sources; transfers data between platforms for use in multiple computing environments; provides extracts/tables based on electronic data, including government census/survey data and public opinion polls. Organizes, publicizes and conducts group instruction sessions and individual consultations as needed for various constituencies with significant data services requirements, including the departments of Politics, Economics, Woodrow Wilson School. Provides consulting and instructional services at the Data and Statistical Services Lab and, as needed, onsite at other Library facilities. Maintains web presence, including creation of documentation. Evaluates and designs web-based access tools and end user systems. Maintains efficient operation of the Data and Statistical Services Lab and Princeton’s digital data archive. Processes data and creates metadata for files in the data archive. For more detail on Data and Statistical Services, consult http://dss.princeton.edu/.

Essential Qualifications: Master's degree and expertise with at least one major statistical package heavily used at Princeton (STATA, R, SPSS). Experience providing direct data services to patrons, including research consultations or instruction. Strong background in computing and quantitative data analysis.

Preferred Qualifications: Advanced degree in a quantitative social science or equivalent experience.  Demonstrated ability and experience functioning successfully in a fast-paced environment with a strong service orientation.  Experience in using complex machine-readable data; programming ability; some UNIX/server administration background. Expertise with Stata and R.

Desirable: Strong econometrics background or familiarity with economic and/or financial data.  Expertise with other statistical packages, particularly SAS and MATLAB.

Compensation and Benefits: Compensation will be competitive and commensurate with experience and accomplishments. 24 vacation days a year, plus 9 paid holidays and 2 personal days. Annuity program (TIAA/CREF), group life insurance, health coverage insurance, disability insurance, and other benefits are available.

Nominations and Applications: Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Nominations and applications (cover letter, resume and the names, titles, addresses and phone numbers of three references) will be accepted only from the Jobs at Princeton website (requisition number 1300412). Link directly, or copy-paste into your browser: http://jobs.princeton.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=63867

PRINCETON UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER.

For information about applying to Princeton, please link to

http://www.princeton.edu/jobs

Reference and Instruction Librarians

The Tanimura & Antle Family Memorial Library's mission is to help prepare knowledgeable, resourceful and responsible citizens for California and the global community by facilitating active exploration, discovery and synthesis of information. As a teaching library, its faculty librarians manage and deliver active, outcomes-based instructional programs. CSU Monterey Bay’s library has a longstanding commitment to the use of technology-enhanced services and resources. The library’s curriculum-focused print/media collections and electronic resources are augmented by a rapid, efficient inter-library loan operation. The design of the library co-locates library services with campus programs that support student learning, including writing, peer-tutoring, advising and undergraduate research. At this stage in the university’s growth, seven librarian faculty and seven staff share responsibility for the library’s array of services in a highly collaborative environment. 

These two positions offer creative opportunities for forward-looking, pragmatic, motivated individuals who seek opportunities and experience across a variety of professional responsibilities while developing areas of focus with the potential to take on leadership roles.  These 12-month tenure-track appointments are under the direction of the Library Director. In this collaborative environment, the successful candidates are responsible for meeting library and campus criteria for retention, tenure, and promotion in four areas of scholarship: Teaching and Learning; Discovery, Creation, and Integration; Professional Application; and University Service. Applicants are strongly encouraged to review the criteria at http://ap.csumb.edu/retention-tenure-promotion.

For additional information see http://library.csumb.edu.

POSITION:  Reference and Instruction Librarians

TYPE:  12 Month - Tenure Track (two positions)

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Instructs and assists users in developing research strategies and in effectively searching electronic and print resources
• Provides reference and research assistance to CSUMB students, faculty and staff  both virtually and in person at the Research Help Desk (may include evening and weekend shifts)
• Develops collections in subject areas to be determined
• Communicates effectively with colleagues, students and faculty in collaboratively designing and delivering information literacy instruction
• Conducts course-integrated and -related information literacy instruction for groups of students and faculty, including instruction for lower-division general education courses
• Serves as faculty liaison to academic departments for selected subject areas, depending on experience, education, and expertise
• Develops online instructional resources  

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS            

• M.L.S. or equivalent degree from ALA-accredited institution by date of hire
• Experience providing reference service
• Experience with library instruction or teaching in a classroom or group training setting
• Demonstrated excellence in verbal and written communication
• Sensitivity to and demonstrated interest in furthering CSUMB’s academic goals, as identified in the University Vision Statement (http://csumb.edu/vision)
• Demonstrated success in collaborative library or educational settings

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
• Experience working with diverse populations
• Passion for teaching and reference work
• Experience in teaching research concepts and critical thinking skills
• Knowledge of current and emerging trends in outcomes-based learning in higher education
• Collection development experience in an academic library
• Subject expertise in the sciences, business, and/or computing
• Experience providing reference service in an academic library, including virtual reference service
• Demonstrated ability to effectively use instructional technologies
• Experience with development of web-based instruction
• Openness to new or untested approaches
• Creative problem-solving skills
• Ability to adapt in fast-changing environments and willingness to take risks
• Reading and speaking proficiencies in a second language

BACKGROUND CHECK:  Appointment subject to a criminal background checkJOB 

POSTING DATE:  6/14/2013

SCREENING BEGINS:  8/1/2013

APPOINTMENT DATE:  1/1/2014

APPLY:  All prospective applicants must apply on-line at https://mocha.csumb.edu/uhr/jobs/login_applicant.jsp

SALARY:  The anticipated annual salary will be in the mid $50K range depending on qualifications and experience.

BENEFITS:  http://www.calstate.edu/Benefits/Summaries/2007_Faculty-Unit%203.pdf. 

CAMPUS HOUSING:  http://csumb.org/cehi/VISION STATEMENT:  http://csumb.edu/site/x11547.xml

ABOUT CSUMB:  http://catalog.csumb.edu/introduction/csumb-overview

Associate Dean of Library

Elgin Community College (ECC) is a comprehensive, fully accredited community college located in Elgin, Illinois, one of its most rapidly growing cities. Our district encompasses 360 square miles, serving 400,000 people, 11,000 businesses with four public school districts and 15 high schools. ECC was selected as one of five Illinois community colleges to participate in the national Achieving the Dream (AtD) initiative. is a long-term national initiative that collaborates with community colleges to help more students earn degrees, complete certificates, or transfer to four-year institutions to continue their studies. The park-like setting of our 145 acre Main Campus offers instruction spanning nine major buildings with beautiful views. ECC also offers classes throughout the northwest suburbs of Chicago with more than 100 off-campus locations.

Provide leadership in library operations and development to support instruction and learning for the College. Direct the daily activities of the ECC library faculty and support staff; manage the daily operations of the library; establish and maintain library department budget; provide planning for the library collection; evaluate services and library instruction, infrastructures and programming.

Requirements:

1. Master's degree (MA) or equivalent; or equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
2. Solid understanding of academic library services, including policies and procedures, collection development, and copyright law.
3. Knowledge and experience of contract governance and implementation.
4. Solid budgetary development and management experience.
5. A solid working knowledge of library-related information technology, including online catalog administration, web development, state and local network infrastructure administration, etc.
6. Excellent oral and written communication skills, with strong grant writing focus. 

For a detailed job posting and to apply, please visit our web site at:https://jobs.elgin.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=51512

Elgin Community College is an Equal Employment, Equal Access Employer committed to increasing the diversity of our workforce.

Non-Serial Electronic Resources Management Librarian

The J. Murrey Atkins Library at The University of North Carolina at Charlotte is seeking a Non-Serial Electronic Resources Management librarian who will research, determine and implement workflow, policies and procedures to expeditiously acquire, catalog and provide access to non-serial library resources, primarily electronic resources.

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 110,000 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 750,000 with over 1.5 million in the greater metropolitan area, 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 Science or equivalent from a program accredited by the American Library Association.
• Minimum of three years of post-Master’s degree professional experience in an academic setting or research library.
• Work experience in electronic acquisitions related to electronic formats and cataloging, technical support, and response to user requirements for access.

PREFERRED:

• Knowledge of and/or experience with multiple aspects of Library Science including electronic resource management, staff supervision, collection management, selection of resources, budgeting, collaboration with professional librarians, faculty, staff, students and the larger community.
• Expert knowledge of MARC format and cataloging rules including AACR2, RDA, LCSH, LCCN, and a national bibliographic utility such as OCLC; and familiarity with FRBR.
• Proficient in utilizing information technology tools, including advanced functions of Microsoft Office, MarcEdit; advanced skills with Excel and Query Language for database creation and utilization; and familiarity with XML.
• Experience with an integrated library system, preferably OCLC WorldShare Management Services and/or III Millennium; experience with tools related to the loading and integration of MARC records and KBART; and familiarity with OCLC Connexion, Cataloger's Desktop and Classification Web.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:

Responsibilities include oversight for non-serial resources including: licensing, workflow development, cataloging policy, training, support for external and internal users, vendor negotiations, platform and content review, selection decisions, budgeting processes, potential for supervision of staff performing data management and maintenance in this area.

ADDITIONAL PREFERRED EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, TRAINING/EDUCATION:

• Evidence of professional growth potential through publication, professional activities, or other contributions to the field
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in a diverse team environment
• Ability to work effectively in an organization in which change is both necessary and constant

POSITION INFORMATION:

• Full-time
• Reports to the Associate University Librarian for Collection Development and Electronic Resources
• Excellent benefits package, including 24 days annual leave, 12 days sick leave, and 12 University holidays (see http://hr.uncc.edu/benefits for more information)
• Salary: $50,000 Minimum (competitive and dependent upon relevant experience and abilities)

TO APPLY:

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

(Search Faculty Vacancies - Position #8616)

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. Anticipated start date is September 1, 2013. 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.

For further details about Atkins Library, please consult our web site: http://library.uncc.edu.

Director of Technical Services Librarian

American University Library invites applications for a multi-year, non-tenure track contract, Director of Technical Services Librarian position at the rank of Associate Term Librarian, beginning fall 2013, subject to budgetary authorization. 

The Director of Technical Services provides strategic direction for the library’s Cataloging, Acquisitions and Electronic Resources Management Units.  The Director of Technical Services leads the library’s efforts to purchase, describe, and organize the library’s main collections.  This position works collaboratively with leadership in Public Services and Academic Technology to manage and facilitate access to the library collections, both in print and online.  The Director of Technical Services, in consultation with the Unit heads, is responsible for all personnel decisions within the division, which represents a total of 14 full-time and 5 part-time employees.  Reporting directly to this position are 3 full-time faculty members, overseeing the individual Cataloging, Acquisitions, and Electronic Resources Management Units, respectively.  

Position Responsibilities:

1. Create the strategic direction and oversee operations of the Technical Services Division, establishing priorities for the units.
2. Hire, train, supervise, and evaluate unit managers. 
3. Conduct regular meetings with unit managers to communicate administrative policy and updates and to coordinate departmental activities.
4. Identify training needs for the division and recommend or provide training to meet those needs.
5. Oversee the management of the library materials budget, which totals over $5 million in FY14.  
6. Prepare statistical reports on the library’s materials budget and work with the Collection Management Team on collection assessment projects, as necessary.
7. Analyze procedures and workflow within and among the units to maximize library resources and provide efficient access to materials. 
8. Work collaboratively with Public Services and Collection Management staff in developing library policies and practices to advance use of and access to the library’s collections. 
9. Monitor national trends and advances in technical services and evaluate the potential application of these initiatives to the division’s services. 
10. This position reports directly to the University Librarian.  As a member of the Library’s Administrative Council, this position works collaboratively to articulate the vision and strategic direction of the library.  As an agent of the library, this position establishes and maintains effective campus, consortium, and vendor relationships.
11. As a library faculty member, this position participates in library governance activities. Library faculty members are expected to contribute to creative, scholarly, and professional activities, and to participate in library-wide and campus-wide service.

Position Requirements:  Master's degree in Library Science from an ALA-accredited program. Eight or more years of experience in technical services, preferably in an academic setting, including four years of progressively responsible supervisory experience, experience working in a consortial library environment; knowledge of standards, trends, and issues in technical services, knowledge of metadata standards, such as MARC, RDA, and Dublin Core; developments in library acquisitions, such as DDA and shelf-ready services; and licensing and e-resource management practices, comprehensive knowledge of technical services workflows, procedures, and practices, thorough knowledge of integrated library systems, ERMS, library discovery services, and other associated library technologies, understanding of scholarly communication issues in relation to library collection management practices, knowledge of ETD programs and institutional repositories, strong leadership and administrative skills for coordinating units into a cohesive team, ability to manage multiple projects in a dynamic work environment, experience with workflow analysis, process improvement, and change management, ability to allocate and manage a sizable materials budget, proficiency in generating and analyzing data from multiple systems, excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing, enthusiasm for technological innovation, ability to manage personnel with diverse experience and backgrounds. Experience hiring and evaluating personnel including administering performance evaluations.

The American University Library www.american.edu/library serves the AU community through a collection of over 980,000 volumes, 25,000 sound recordings and 16,000 videos. Notable collections include a branch music library, a strong visual media collection, special collections and university archives, a K-12 curriculum materials center, and numerous partner collections across campus including those with GLBTA, Career, and Visual Arts resources. AU Library has affiliate collections at the Washington College of Law and a partnership with the Wesley Theological Seminary. The AU Library collection totals over 100,000 journal subscriptions and over 350 databases in all subjects.  Personnel include 20 library faculty, several part-time librarians, 73 full-time staff, and about 140 student assistants. The library's budget is over $14.4 million. The American University Library is an active member of the Washington Research Library Consortium, and it holds membership in LOCKSS, SPARC, the Patriot League Libraries Group and the University Libraries Group.

The American University, chartered by an act of Congress in 1891, offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs, many with international focus, to over 11,000 students. Its proximity to centers of technology, politics, justice, world affairs, communication, science, business, and the arts in the Washington, D.C. area enhances the learning environment.

For information about American University, please see www.american.edu, and learn about the University Library at www.american.edu/library.

To apply, send a letter of application, resume, and names, addresses, email addresses, and telephone numbers of three references to:

Michele Mikkelsen, Director, Administrative Services

American University Library

4400 Massachusetts Ave., NW

Washington, D.C. 20016-8046

mmikkel@american.edu

American University is an EEO/AA institution, committed to a diverse faculty, staff, and student body. Women and minority candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. American University offers employee benefits to same-sex domestic partners of employees and prohibits discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation/preference and gender identity/expression.

Online Instructional Design Librarian

The California State University, San Bernardino Pfau Library invites applications from creative, forward-thinking librarians to join Pfau Library as Online Instructional Design Librarian. Working collaboratively with faculty librarians, the individual in this position will lead interdisciplinary initiatives to ensure a meaningful library presence in online courses. S/he will be responsible for exploring the intersection of critical information literacy instruction and instructional design and learning technologies, and for providing leadership in effective online teaching pedagogy.

RESPONSIBILITIES: The Online Instructional Design Librarian is a faculty position reporting to the Dean in close consultation with the Coordinator of Library Instruction.  The person in this position will identify the need for, and facilitate creation of, library initiatives to support online learning, including development of the library's presence in the university’s course management system.  S/he will serve as one of the core instructors of the library’s critical information literacy program and will oversee the creation and continued development of information literacy multimedia learning objects, including management of LibGuides resources. S/he will develop expertise in online instruction and serve as a resource person and workshop facilitator regarding pedagogy in face-to-face and online environments, developing and sharing best practices for innovative teaching techniques across multimedia platforms.  S/he will collaborate extensively with a variety of current and potential teaching partners, including subject librarians, university instructional designers, and teaching faculty. S/he will serve as liaison to assigned academic departments, with responsibility for subject-specialized collection development and instruction, and participate in Research Help Desk rotation for on-site and electronic reference, including some evening and weekend shifts.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED: MLIS or MLS from an ALA-accredited institution; evidence of innovative teaching abilities; demonstrated ability to effectively use emerging library and teaching/learning technologies; the ability to adapt quickly in a rapidly changing environment; academic background, coursework, or relevant experience in instructional design and/or comparable teaching experience in a face-to-face or online classroom setting; knowledge and application of current educational pedagogy; excellent communication skills; ability to work both independently and collaboratively with colleagues; strong customer service orientation, and experience working effectively with diverse populations.

QUALIFICATIONS-PREFERRED: 2-3 years teaching experience in an academic library; master's degree in Instructional Design or Education, or comparable specialization; experience with online course management systems; experience working with Web accessibility standards, and experience with reference service and/or collection development experience.

TERMS OF APPOINTMENT: This is a 12-month, tenure–track faculty position with CSU Faculty Bargaining Unit 3. The appointment rank is Senior Assistant Librarian in the Instruction Department of the University Library, a unit in the Academic Affairs Division. The salary range is $4,755.00- $10,695.00 monthly depending on qualifications. In order to secure tenure and promotion, the successful candidate must meet expectations in three areas—Professional Assignments, Professional Growth, and University/Community Service—as defined by the Faculty Senate Committee, library faculty and staff, and library and division administration.

BENEFITS: Generous medical, dental, and vision benefits and support for moving expenses available.

The John M. Pfau Library supports the university's mission by being the campus hub for knowledge, research, and technology. Our staff of 12 full time librarians, supported by 20 library assistants, strives to enrich people's lives by motivating and empowering them to be life-long learners and thinkers who, in turn, will enrich the campus and the surrounding community.  The library offers stimulating academic, social, and cultural events, access to more than 100 databases, information literacy programs, and myriad collections totaling more than 750,000 items that support the campus' teaching and learning agenda.

Please refer to our website at www.lib.csusb.edu for further information. 

To apply for this position, submit vita with letter of application that includes a statement on teaching philosophy and strategies, research/professional accomplishments/goals; three recent letters of recommendation, and a copy of most recent transcripts to: Chair, Selection Committee, John M. Pfau Library, California State University San Bernardino, 5500 University Pkwy, San Bernardino, CA 92407 or to icontrer@csusb.edu.  All official transcripts will be required at time of hire.

Files must be completed by July 15, 2013. Library Administration’s telephone number is (909) 537-5102. 

CSUSB is an Equal Opportunity Employer and has a strong institutional commitment to the principle of diversity in all areas.

Health & Human Services Librarian

The J. Murrey Atkins Library at The University of North Carolina at Charlotte is seeking a Health & Human Services Librarian. The Health & Human Services Librarian will provide research support to students and faculty members, teach instructional sessions, create online research guides, and assist with collection development for assigned academic programs.

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, 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 Science or equivalent from a program accredited by the American Library Association required (we will consider applications from candidates who are near completion of their M.L.S.)
• Undergraduate degree

Strong outreach skills and commitment to providing excellent public service  

PREFERRED:

• Advanced degree or professional library experience in nursing, social work, public health, or kinesiology
• Familiar with relevant health and human services databases (such as CINAHL, PubMed, Medline, Social Services Abstracts, or other related resources)     

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:

• Actively engage with academic programs, university and external communities in assigned subject areas
• Teach research instruction sessions in assigned subjects and academic programs
• Develop appropriate instructional and informational aids for students, faculty, and community patrons
• Serve as collection development liaison for assigned subjects, and monitor budget lines for acquisition of materials
• Provide research and reference support for assigned subjects to students, faculty, and community patrons
• Conduct collection evaluations for all proposed new courses and curriculum changes in assigned departments
• Participate in professional activities and organizations, such as research, publication, and presentation or attendance at conferences
• Communicate effectively and positively with diverse groups of individuals
• Perform other duties as assigned

ADDITIONAL PREFERRED EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, TRAINING/EDUCATION:

• Evidence of professional growth potential through publication, professional activities, or other contributions to the field
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in a diverse team environment
• Ability to work effectively in an organization in which change is both necessary and constant

POSITION INFORMATION:

• Full-time
• Work schedule may include occasional evening or weekend classes as needed
• Reports to the Interim Head of Research and Information Services
• Excellent benefits package, including 24 days annual leave, 12 days sick leave, and 12 University holidays (see http://hr.uncc.edu/benefits for more information)
• 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 #2156)

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. Anticipated start date is August 1, 2013.  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.

For further details about Atkins Library, please consult our web site: http://library.uncc.edu.

Digital Operations Librarian

Responsibilities: Reporting to the Head of Digital Services, the Digital Operations Librarian oversees day to day digitization activities of the Digital Services Department.    The position coordinates with Special Collections, Metadata and Bibliographic Services, and other units to shepherd digital projects from inception to completion, and collaborates in the development of procedures and workflow for digital collections.  The Digital Operations Librarian may also provide support to the Digital Collections Committee.  The position supervises the work of 2 Digital Photograph Technicians, student workers and library student interns.  The Digital Operations Librarian is a two year term appointment, with the potential for renewal.

Qualifications:  Required: Master’s degree from an ALA-accredited program; demonstrated knowledge of procedures and issues in digitization of special collections and archival materials; basic understanding of metadata protocols; experience planning, implementing, and/or maintaining digital collections using a digital asset management system.  Ability to draft and maintain clear documentation and procedures for digital projects and programs and  to manage, motivate and direct staff in a team-based environment; excellent oral and written communication skills. 

Salary: $50,000 – $55,000 expected hiring range, depending on qualifications. Comprehensive benefits package; choice of retirement programs including TIAA-CREF; tax-deferred annuity program available; release time to take a class up to 3 hours/week; no state or local income tax.

Library Information:  The UH Libraries are a member of the Association of Research Libraries, the Greater Western Library Alliance, the Hathi Trust, the Council on Library and Information Resources, the Digital Library Federation, and the Texas Digital Library.  The campus libraries provide access to over 3.1 million volumes.  Total staff includes 69 professionals and approximately 135 support staff.  Additional information about the University Libraries is available at: http://info.lib.uh.edu.

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.  Further information and the complete document is available at:  http://info.lib.uh.edu/ about/strategic-directions.  We are currently developing a new Strategic Directions document for the Libraries.  The Strategic Directions will continue to support an ambitious set of goals adopted by the University and the further the Tier One effort (http://www.uh.edu/ about/initiatives/).  We seek to recruit librarians who can relate their work to these strategies and understand their role in advancing these strategic imperatives.

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 selected by Forbes as topping the list of America’s coolest cities (http://www.forbes.com/sites/morganbrennan/2012/07

/26/houston-tops-our-list-of-americas-coolest-cities-to-live/).

For additional information, including information about Houston's flourishing arts scene and entertainment offerings, please see:  http://Visithoustontexas.com/.  For information about housing and living in Houston see:  http://www.houston.org/living/index.html.

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

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

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