Associate Director, Health & Life Sciences Partnerships

Job Overview:

The Associate Director has primary responsibility for the Libraries programs of liaison to Drexel's life & health sciences communities and scholarly engagement.  Built through partnerships, liaison activities align and integrate the Libraries programs of information literacy, research services, collection development and access services into the teaching, research and scholarly communication efforts of the University community.  Scholarly engagement, most often provided via reference consultation, provides personalized information services for members of the university community. 

The Health & Life Sciences Partnership program builds and maintains relationships and partnerships with key faculty and staff of the Drexel College of Medicine, the College of Nursing & Health Professions, the School of Public Health, the School of Biomedical Engineering & Health Systems, and the College of Arts & Sciences.  The Associate Director leads a group of health & life sciences liaison librarians to embed information literacy and skills development into the curricula of life sciences and to provide reference and research consulting.  Working with the Director, Academic Partnerships the Associate Director coordinates selection and collections oversight for resources in health & life sciences. 

The Scholarly Engagement program provides personal information services to all members of the university community.  Delivered in person and virtually, by appointment or on-demand, Scholarly Engagement is the result of the efforts of twelve liaison librarians working directly with faculty and students to facilitate solutions for their specific information needs for learning and research.  The Associate Director will lead the Libraries continued evolution of reference through the Scholarly Engagement program. 

The Associate Director reports to the Director of Library Academic Partnerships; a division that enables students to explore and develop superior levels of competency in the Drexel Student Learning Priorities (DSLP); identifies authoritative information resources for the university community; coaches and guides community members to resources; and facilitates faculty and student research and scholarship.  The Director and Associate Director, together with the Manager, Learning Engagement, form a collaborative leadership team, responsible for developing a cadre of liaison librarians in building partnerships that enhance Drexel's contributions to scholarship, teaching and learning.

The Associate Director is an integral part of the Libraries' Managerial Leadership Group (MLG), a dynamic and collaborative group of library program managers who contribute to the ongoing operations of the DUL through participation in divisional planning and decision-making, and in implementation of library policies. Regular reporting of activities and appropriate assessments are required.  Libraries professional staff are expected to participate in university-wide activities and initiatives and are expected to contribute to the profession through professional memberships, participation in professional development activities, research and publication.

Qualifications:

Required qualifications:

• Master's degree from an ALA-accredited program in Library & Information Studies or equivalent graduate degree

• Minimum of five years of professional experience in a medical or life sciences library with specific experience in reference, liaison and/or instructional activities.

• Minimum of three years administrative and supervisory experience

• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple complex projects simultaneously

• Knowledge of sources and procedures relevant to life sciences reference and research; familiarity with evidence-based health sciences education

• Experience with procedures and techniques in the selection of materials in support of health sciences research, education, and patient care

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

• Evidence of professional development, local and national professional and scholarly activities.

• Undergraduate degree and/or additional masters' degree in a STEM related discipline

• Demonstrated participation in science or health sciences research in an academic setting

• Experience working in a collaborative, matrix organization

• Management of the Health & Life Sciences Partnership program

• Collaboration with key constituents in the life sciences and Libraries' staff to represent Libraries across the University community

• Management of the Scholarly Engagement program

• Participation in the Libraries' programs of liaison, including instruction, reference, and collection management

• Supervision of librarians with subject expertise in the life sciences

• Represent Libraries in AASHL and other affiliated professional associations that support medical and health sciences education

• Participation in budget development and management;

• Participation in Libraries' managerial leadership to evaluate/coordinate cross-functional activities;

Preferred qualifications:

Essential Functions:

Supplemental Posting Information:

Drexel University offers an attractive benefits package including tuition remission, a generous retirement package with matching funds (up to 11 percent) and an opportunity to join a talented team of professionals directly helping the University achieve its record growth and quality reputation.

Drexel University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We are especially interested in qualified candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of our academic community.

To apply for this position, please apply online at: www.drexeljobs.com/applicants/Central?quickFind=77542 or visit www.drexeljobs.com and search for Associate Director. The requisition number is 5544.

For more information about Drexel University, please visit www.drexel.edu.

Assistant Professor Reference & Instruction Librarian – Specialist in Sciences

The Library at Brooklyn College/CUNY seeks to appoint a tenure track Assistant Professor Reference & Instruction Librarian – Specialist in Sciences to act as a faculty liaison to selected departments and collaborates with others in identifying, designing and introducing new information products and services. Please see www.brooklyn.cuny.edu/faculty2014 for details. AA/EO/ employer. 

Outreach/Communication Coordinator

The Southeastern/Atlantic Regional Medical Library (SE/A), housed within the University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) Health Sciences and Human Services Library (HS/HSL), seeks an experienced librarian to ensure an organized approach to the SE/A outreach services and communications by coordinating and facilitating outreach and promotional activities.  This librarian coordinates and facilitates the SE/A’s exhibit program, regional outreach projects, subcontracts targeting health professionals, and SE/A communication program; performs library advocacy; and delivers consultation and training to health professionals and their associations. The Coordinator assesses and responds to the information and educational needs of health care and health information professionals and the public.  S/he markets and publicizes the services and products of the National Library of Medicine (NLM) and the National Network of Libraries of Medicine (NN/LM). 

This is a full-time, non-tenure track faculty position, reporting to the Executive Director of the Regional Medical Library.  The incumbent may be appointed at a rank of Librarian II or higher in accordance with the University’s policy on the appointment of faculty librarians (USM/UM Policy II 1.00(F)). 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversees outreach activities for the SE/A’s unaffiliated and minority health professionals.
• Coordinates communication and promotional programs including national and regional exhibits, regional webinars, presentations at association meetings and exhibits, librarian advocacy, featured articles for SEA Currents, and contact with health professionals’ associations.
• Develops strategies and materials to promote use of NLM and NN/LM products and services to SE/A target populations such as health professionals, librarians, and the general public.
• Oversees the design of the traveling exhibit, outreach publicity, and promotional materials for use in SE/A outreach activities.
• Staffs and recruits others to staff the national and regional exhibits.
• Assists the Outreach/Access Coordinator with hospital library advocacy programs. 
• Identifies and develops programs that focus on health professionals, especially those serving specific populations or in subject disciplines identified by NLM as high priorities such as unaffiliated health professionals, inner city health professionals, minority health professionals, and public health professionals.
• Provides demonstrations, training sessions, and exhibits featuring NLM databases and resources such as PubMed and MedlinePlus. Consults on questions concerning NLM resources.
• Works with the NLM National Training Center to schedule and publicize classes in the SE/A region. 
• Works with health professional associations to award continuing medical education credits for SE/A courses as needed.
• Promotes NLM and NN/LM SE/A funding opportunities and assists potential applicants with applications and proposals; identifies other grant and funding opportunities for health professionals’ associations, health professionals, and others.
• Develops and implements outreach programs and training sessions that address the information needs of health professionals and health sciences librarians in the sub-region of Maryland, North Carolina, Puerto Rico, and South Carolina.
• Presents information about NN/LM programs in training sessions, at NLM resource demonstrations, association meetings, exhibits, and other events as required. Contributes articles to the regional electronic newsletter.
• With other outreach coordinators, develops needs assessment tools and coordinates their use in the region.
• Participates in the development, evaluation and testing of NN/LM and NLM products and services.
• With the Executive Director and other SE/A staff, represents the SE/A throughout the region.
• Promotes communication throughout the region by providing feedback and evaluations on products and services and projects, participating in teleconferences, and attending scheduled meetings.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• ALA-accredited MLS degree
• Minimum of 3 years’ health sciences library experience
• Demonstrated experience with searching NLM databases, especially MEDLINE and MedlinePlus
• Teaching and training experience
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Recent experience with library technology
• Ability to set up computers and exhibits
• Ability and desire to travel; a driver’s license and the ability to rent a car are essential

PREFERRED:

• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of or experience with public health resources
• Instructional design and course development experience, including evaluation
• Experience conducting research in information science or instructional design
• Project management experience
• Knowledge of NLM and NN/LM programs, resources, and services

SALARY:   Starting at $55,000 commensurate with experience

BENEFITS:
Generous benefits include choice of retirement, medical, prescription and dental plans; 22 days of annual leave, 15 days of sick leave, 3 personal days, and 14 holidays per year. Regular status employees, as well as their eligible dependents, may receive tuition remission at many of the USM campuses.

APPLICATIONS:

Interested, qualified candidates may send a cover letter, CV or resume, and three references to Rachel Gleiberman at rgleiberman@hshsl.umaryland.edu  or by fax to 410-706-3101, or via mail to UMB-HS/HSL, 601 W. Lombard Street, Baltimore, Maryland 21201. For best consideration please forward all required application materials by September 20, 2013.  Review of applications will continue until the position is filled. 

The University of Maryland is an AA/EOE/ADA Employer.  The University supports diversity initiatives and women, minorities, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

ENVIRONMENT:
The National Network of Libraries of Medicine, Southeastern/Atlantic Region

The NN/LM SE/A is part of the Health Sciences and Human Services Library at the University of Maryland, Baltimore. One of eight regional medical libraries, SE/A serves the biomedical information needs of Alabama, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Maryland, Mississippi, North Carolina, Puerto Rico, South Carolina, Tennessee, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Virginia and West Virginia. The mission of the SE/A is to advance the progress of medicine and improve public health through access to health information.  SE/A achieves this goal by providing funding, training, and network support to librarians, health professionals, and consumer groups in the region.  For more information please visit: http://nnlm.gov/sea.

The Health Sciences and Human Services Library at the University of Maryland, Baltimore

The HS/HSL is the second largest health sciences library on the East Coast, providing access to over 374,000 bound volumes, 8400 unique electronic and print periodicals, 96 databases and an array of progressive services, products and programs. Sixty-five FTEs and 25 faculty librarians staff the library. Our attractive facility, which opened in 1998, provides over 900 seats, 40 group study rooms, 130 individual study carrels, 60 public-access computers, wireless Internet access, 3 computer classrooms, a presentation and production studio, an art gallery, and multiple meeting spaces.

The Library supports the 6300 students, and over 7500 faculty and staff members on UMB's 60-acre research and technology complex consisting of 58 buildings including the University of Maryland BioPark, the University of Maryland Medical Center, and the VA Hospital. UMB's professional and graduate schools comprise a dental school, graduate school, and schools of law, medicine, nursing, pharmacy, public health and social work. 

The University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) campus is located in downtown Baltimore, blocks from Orioles Park at Camden Yards, Raven's Stadium, and the Inner Harbor, a recreational waterfront destination. Forty-five miles north of Washington DC, Baltimore City and the surrounding metropolitan area are noted for high quality-of-life indicators offering historic parks, great neighborhoods, and world-famous art collections, museums, theaters, and symphony orchestras. The city has easy access to public transportation systems, superior health care systems, and renowned university and educational resources.   For more information about UMB please visit http://www.umaryland.edu/.

Positions Available at Kent State University

Kent State University, University Libraries has three strategic openings for systems professionals.

Head of Systems (Search Re-opened)​: Lead a technical staff of 8 in a dynamic Library Systems Department. A tenure-track faculty position. Anticipated hiring range: $65,000-$85,000. For a complete description see position #989924 at http://jobs.kent.edu

​Senior Applications Support Analyst​: Support and configure a wide range of library systems. An administrative professional position. Salary base: $52,967-$67,461. For a complete description see position #997292 at http://jobs.kent.edu

​Senior Applications Developer​: A full-time programmer, write and maintain code to support a wide range of public-facing and staff workflow applications, and maintain UNIX web servers. Salary base: $52,967-$67,461. For a complete description see position #997653 at http://jobs.kent.edu

All are 12-month, full-time professional positions with excellent benefits. Applications must be submitted online and should include a letter of application, vita, and contact information for at least three professional references.

Kent State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Director

The Rutgers University Libraries seek an experienced library administrator to fill the position of Director of the John Cotton Dana Library, which includes the world-renowned institute of Jazz Studies, on the Newark Campus of Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey.  Reporting to the VP for Information Services & University Librarian, the Director serves as a member of the University Librarian’s Cabinet, the Libraries senior management team.  In collaboration with Dana librarians, archivists, and staff, has direct responsibility for personnel matters, including recruitment, appointment, and evaluation for 17 librarians and archivists and 22 staff.  Manages an annual budget of $2.7 million. Fosters professional growth of Dana Library faculty by placing priority on collegiality, leadership, and scholarly accomplishment.  Provides leadership in planning, budgeting, professional development and training, and in developing strategic resources, facilities, and services for students and faculty.  Oversees, supports, and nurtures the Institute of Jazz Studies.  Champions the Rutgers University Libraries system-wide resources and services and the Dana Library with the chancellor, deans, department chairs, program directors, and faculty on the Newark Campus.  Seeks external support through fund raising and grants.  Articulates and fosters a strong sense of community on the campus, with other Newark cultural institutions, and in the Libraries.

QUALIFICATIONS: The successful candidate will have a Master’s degree from an ALA accredited institution, with an advanced degree preferred. A strong record of leadership and accomplishment in an academic or research library setting with a minimum of five years of increasingly responsible administrative experience, including budget and personnel, required.  The ability to manage the Dana Library within a large and complex organization in a rapidly changing technological environment, to serve the research and information needs of a diverse population of students and scholars, to engage the Dana Library with the campus urban mission, and to maintain strong ties to the Newark community required.  Key skills include effective communication and outreach with faculty, students, administration, staff, and alumni; collaboration and consensus building; mentoring; innovation; advocacy; strategic planning; budgeting; ability to delegate effectively; and fundraising.  The Director is a senior faculty member and administrator and, as such, plays a critical role in the appointment, reappointment, and promotion of library faculty on the campus and must qualify for tenure in the library faculty on appointment. Demonstrated commitment to fostering diversity as an organizational priority is required. Candidates who have had successful experience in the design and delivery of services for diverse populations will be given preference. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

SALARY:  Salary and rank will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

STATUS/BENEFITS: Faculty status, calendar year appointment, retirement plans, life/health insurance, prescription drug and dental plans, tuition remission, one month vacation.

LIBRARY AND UNIVERSITY PROFILE:  The Newark Campus of Rutgers University is a doctoral-granting research institution that is a leading education and research center.  Classified as a Carnegie Research University with high research activity (RU/H), there are doctoral programs in American studies, behavioral and neural sciences, biology, chemistry, criminal justice, environmental science, global affairs, management, mathematical sciences, nursing, physics (applied), psychology, public administration, and urban systems.  Campus research centers include the Center for Molecular and Behavioral Neuroscience, the Joseph C. Cornwall Center for Metropolitan Studies, the Institute on Ethnicity, Culture and the Modern Experience, the National Center for Public Productivity, among others. There are more than 4,300 graduate students, 7,600 undergraduate students, and 1,800 Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences students with an anticipated growth in the student body, as well as in the number of resident students.  The Rutgers-Newark Campus, the nation’s most diverse national university campus, educates students from more than 77 nations, creating a stimulating learning environment.  Rutgers is one of three major institutions of higher education in Newark, along with the New Jersey Institute of Technology, and Essex County College, and there are joint degree programs.  Situated on 35 acres in downtown Newark, the campus is part of a dynamic urban environment and is positioned to take a leading role in the further revitalization of Newark.  The John Cotton Dana Library, in conjunction with the other Rutgers libraries, including the Newark Law Library, provides services and support for the Campus.  Dana Library’s Institute of Jazz Studies is the foremost jazz archival collection under university auspices in the world. The Rutgers University Libraries, comprised of libraries on the Camden, New Brunswick, Newark and Health Sciences Newark Campus, all reporting to the University Librarian, operate as a unified library system with coordinated public services, technical services, and collection development programs, including digital initiatives and a pioneering institutional repository. The Libraries have a highly valued staff of 300 who are committed to developing innovations in access services, information literacy and digital initiatives. With an operating budget of $35 million and holdings of nearly 4 million volumes, the Libraries have particular strengths in jazz and New Jerseyana. The Rutgers University Libraries belong to ARL, CNI, CRL, Lyrasis, METRO, NERL, NMC, PALCI, VALE and the Committee on Institutional Cooperation (CIC), the nation’s premier higher education consortium of top tier research institutions, composed of members of the Big Ten Conference plus the University of Chicago. The Libraries use SIRSI, OCLC, and a variety of online resource interfaces.  The university, spread over four campuses, includes over 65,000 graduate and undergraduate students and 9,000 faculty engaged in numerous degree-granting, research, and professional programs in all disciplines as well as a broad spectrum of service programs for the state.  Rutgers University is a member of the Association of American Universities and is an ADVANCE institution, committed to increasing diversity and the participation and advancement of women in the STEM disciplines. For more information, please check the RUL website: http://www.libraries.rutgers.edu

TO APPLY:  REVIEW OF APPLICATIONS WILL BEGIN IMMEDIATELY AND CONTINUE UNTIL THE POSITION IS FILLED.  SUBMIT CV, COVER LETTER, NAMES OF THREE REFERENCES, AND WHERE YOU SAW THE POSTION ADVERTISED TO:  Lila Fredenburg (APP. 212), Director of Administrative Services, Rutgers University Libraries, 169 College Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ 08901-1163, email: rulhr@rulmail.rutgers.edu, FAX: 732-932-7637

                                   

Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey, is an equal-opportunity, affirmative-action employer.  The Libraries are strongly and actively committed to diversity, and seek candidates who will contribute creatively to the University’s multicultural environment.

Business Librarian

Georgia State University Library seeks a collegial and forward-thinking librarian to provide innovative outreach services, instruction, and research support to students and faculty in the J. Mack Robinson College of Business. The College includes the departments of Accountancy, Managerial Sciences Computer Information Systems, Marketing, Finance, Health Administration, Real Estate, Hospitality Administration, Risk Management & Insurance, and International Business. With more than 6,000 students and 200 faculty members, Robinson College is one of the largest business schools in the United States.

This position is part of the University Library’s Social Science, Business & Education team and is one of two librarians who support the Robinson College of Business. Working in a highly collaborative, team-based environment, Business Librarians are responsible for delivering quality online and in-person instruction, providing in-depth research consultations, and building strong partnerships with Robinson College faculty, programs, and institutes. Subject librarians also provide general research assistance both online and at the Library’s User Services Desk. Some weekend and evening work required. This is a 10-month position (August-May). Georgia State University librarians hold faculty rank and are expected to engage in service and scholarly activities.


For additional information about the Georgia State University Library: http://www.library.gsu.edu

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required:

• ALA-accredited Master’s degree in Library and/or Information Science
• Experience working in an academic or research library
• Experience conducting business research and knowledge of business information resources
• Commitment to user-centered services, innovative approaches to teaching and instructional technology, and new ways of supporting of the research needs of students and faculty
• Knowledge of recent trends in research libraries
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to pass a background check

Preferred:

• Undergraduate or graduate degree in business or economics
• Experience creating and delivering library instruction, both face to face and online
• Experience working with specialized formats, such as data sets, used in business disciplines
• Demonstrated scholarly and professional activities
• Salary and Rank
• Minimum salary of $37,500 paid over 10 months (August-May).  Salary is commensurate with the candidate’s education and experience.  Appointment at a faculty rank, on a contract renewal basis.

Submit a cover letter addressing the above qualifications; resume; name, address and phone number of three references, including immediate supervisor.  Review of materials will begin September 20, 2013 and continue until the position is filled.  Send materials to:

Human Resources Officer

University Library
Georgia State University
100 Decatur Street, SE, Atlanta, GA  30303-3202
(404) 413-2700
liblao@gsu.edu

Georgia State University is an equal opportunity educational institution/affirmative action employer strongly committed to cultural diversity.

Special Collections Librarian

 

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas Libraries invites applications for Special Collections Librarian.

Reporting to the Head of Special Collections Technical Services, the Special Collections Librarian will be dedicated to improving access to and discovery of archival materials in Special Collections. The incumbent will join a new department responsible for accessioning, processing, and preserving Special Collections materials in all formats. This department will work closely with the Libraries’ Digital Collections Department and Discovery Services Department.  

The Special Collections Librarian will be key in implementing a new archival collection management system and will be responsible for analyzing, mapping, standardizing, consolidating, and encoding description from multiple sources. The incumbent will also conduct a survey of holdings and analyze their value and processing needs. He/she will help ensure that Special Collections achieves a baseline of physical and intellectual control over all of its archival holdings. He/she will create, review, and upload finding aids. He/she will be instrumental in digitization workflows. The incumbent may eventually work with born digital records, including web archives, as well as complex archival processing projects. The incumbent will serve on Special Collections’ Reference Desk and assist in the department’s many outreach activities to the campus and community.

For more information, please visit https://hrsearch.unlv.edu

UNLV is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Educator and Employer Committed to Achieving Excellence Through Diversity.

Apply Here

Head, Special Collections Technical Services

 

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas Libraries invites applications for Head, Special Collections Technical Services.

Reporting to the Director of Special Collections, the Head of Special Collections Technical Services will manage a core of four full-time staff and will re-envision technical services operations in Special Collections. The position will be responsible for leading a new department in the creation of integrated workflows for accessioning, processing, cataloging, preserving, and digitizing Special Collections materials in all formats.  The position will lead efforts to improve access to and discovery of special collections materials, including planning and implementing a collection survey, implementing a collection management system, establishing baseline standards for archival description,  addressing archival processing and print cataloging backlogs, planning digitization workflows and projects, and initiating media migration projects. The position will be key in the Libraries’ efforts to build skills and infrastructure for managing born-digital special collections materials.  This position will collaborate closely with multiple departments, including Digital Collections and Discovery Services.  

Responsibilities include providing leadership on technical services issues in special collections; establishing local policy and practice according to national trends, best practices, and standards; overseeing all workflows for acquiring, processing, and making special collections materials available; developing processing plans and priorities; ensuring timely access to and discoverability of all special collections materials; managing Special Collections stacks space;  and gathering and assessing data about collections to foster continuous improvement of workflows and outputs.  The incumbent will serve on Special Collections’ Reference Desk and assist in the department’s many outreach activities to the campus and community.

For more information, please visit https://hrsearch.unlv.edu

UNLV is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Educator and Employer Committed to Achieving Excellence Through Diversity.

Apply Here

Digital Humanities Librarian

The Rutgers University Libraries seek a motivated, innovative, and service-oriented librarian to fill the position of Digital Humanities Librarian on the New Brunswick campus of Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey.

 

 

The Digital Humanities Librarian will:

• Provide leadership and instruction within the Libraries on the creation and curation of digital objects for the humanities in all formats, fostering collaboration among scholars, technologists, and information specialists.
• Utilize the infrastructure of RUcore (Rutgers Community Repository) to archive, preserve, and present digital resources.
• Collaborate with campus stakeholders to integrate digital resources, methodologies, technologies, and analytical tools in the humanities disciplines.
• Partner with faculty and library subject specialists to incorporate digitized and born-digital resources into humanities research and teaching activities.
• Engage and collaborate actively as liaison to students, faculty and staff of the departments of Italian, French, and Comparative Literature, providing instruction and research consultations, and developing print and digital collections in support of teaching and research.
• Participate and teach in a proactive user education program and provide a full range of in-person and virtual reference service.

 

This tenure-track position reports to the Associate University Librarian for Research & Instructional Services and is a member of the New Brunswick Libraries Faculty, a team of librarians committed to providing first-rate public services to a diverse academic community. The successful candidate must demonstrate a commitment to continual professional development through scholarly research including publications, presentations and participation and leadership in the work of relevant professional associations.

 

QUALIFICATIONS: A Master’s degree in Library or Information Sciences from an ALA-accredited institution or its equivalent; fluency in Italian and/or French; and experience with digital projects and humanities education and research are required. An advanced degree in Romance languages or literature; demonstrated knowledge of XML, TEI, MODS, METS, GIS or other formats and technologies supporting humanities research; library experience, including collection development and public services related to the humanities; and proficiency in additional languages are preferred. The successful candidate will possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to work collegially in a team-oriented environment. Demonstrated commitment to fostering diversity is required. Candidates who have had successful experience in the design and delivery of services for diverse populations will be given preference. The successful candidate must be eligible to work in the United States.

 

SALARY/STATUS: Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.

 

BENEFITS: Faculty status, twelve-month appointment, retirement plan, life/health insurance, prescription drug, dental and vision plans, tuition remission, 22 vacation days annually.

 

LIBRARY PROFILE: The Rutgers University Libraries, comprising libraries on the University’s Camden, New Brunswick, and Newark campuses, all reporting to the Vice President for Information Services and University Librarian, operate as a unified library system with coordinated public, technical services, and collection development programs including digital initiatives and a pioneering institutional repository. The Libraries have highly valued staff of about 300 who are committed to developing innovations in access services, information literacy and digital initiatives. The Libraries operate with a budget of $28 million and outstanding collections especially in jazz and New Jerseyana. The Rutgers University Libraries are a member of ARL, CRL, Lyrasis, Metro, NERL, and VALE, and use Sirsi Dynix and OCLC as primary bibliographic utilities and Fedora repository software. In concert with the integration of the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey into Rutgers University the libraries connected with those schools in Newark and New Brunswick will become part of the Rutgers University Libraries system as of July 1, 2013. The Rutgers University New Brunswick campus is the largest of the three regional campuses, supporting over 33,000 graduate and undergraduate students, in approximately 100 undergraduate programs, more than 80 graduate/professional programs, and 60 doctoral programs as a Carnegie Classification Research University (very high research activity) campus. Rutgers University is a member of the Association of American Universities and is an ADVANCE institution, committed to increase diversity and the participation and advancement of women in the STEM disciplines. Rutgers is also a member of the Committee on Institutional Cooperation (CIC), the nation’s premier higher education consortium of top tier research institutions, composed of members of the Big Ten Conference plus the University of Chicago.

 

TO APPLY: REVIEW OF APPLICATIONS AND INTERVIEWS WILL BEGIN IMMEDIATELY AND CONTINUE UNTIL THE POSITION IS FILLED. SUBMIT RESUME, COVER LETTER, NAMES OF THREE REFERENCES AND WHERE THE POSITION WAS ADVERTISED TO: Lila Fredenburg (APP. 208), Director of Administrative Services, Rutgers University Libraries, 169 College Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ 08901-1163, email: rulhr@rulmail.rutgers.edu, FAX: 732-932-7637 

 

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is an equal-opportunity, affirmative-action employer. The Libraries are strongly and actively committed to diversity, and seek candidates who will contribute creatively to the University’s multicultural environment.

New Jersey Regional Studies Librarian and Head of Public Services

The Rutgers University Libraries (RUL) seek a creative, dynamic, service-oriented librarian to provide leadership in the development of a comprehensive collection relating to the State of New Jersey and direct the public service activities of the Special Collections and University Archives (SC/UA) library. The New Jersey Regional Studies Librarian and Head of Public Services will:

• In collaboration with other selectors, develop the Sinclair New Jersey Collection, a comprehensive library in all fields and formats including electronic publications relating to the State and region

• Enhance access to the Sinclair New Jersey Collection through the creation of reference tools and the development of website content

• Identify and prioritize preservation and digitization needs for the Sinclair Collection

• Supervise  public service and collection management staff

• Direct and coordinate public service activities in the SC/UA Reading Room; and manage electronic reference services

• Develop and coordinate library instruction sessions for Rutgers, other college, K-12, and community groups; and promote the use of the collections

• Administer the SC/UA’s reproduction, copyright, and use fee policies and procedures

This tenure track position reports to the Associate University Librarian for Collection Development and Management, is a member of the SC/UA faculty, and is based at the Archibald S. Alexander Library. The successful candidate must demonstrate a commitment to scholarship through research, conference presentations, and publications. He or she must also demonstrate a commitment to continual professional development through participation and leadership in the work of relevant professional associations, New Jersey history-related organizations, and RUL system-wide public service activities.

QUALIFICATIONS:  A Master’s degree in Library or Information Sciences from an ALA-accredited institution is required; a second Master’s degree or Ph.D. in history or a related field is strongly preferred. The successful candidate should have professional experience in public services management and collection development, excellent communication skills, the ability to work both independently and in a collegial environment, and work effectively with a diverse clientele. Demonstrated commitment to fostering diversity is required. Candidates who have had successful experience in the design and delivery of services for diverse populations will be given preference. The successful candidate must be eligible to work in the United States.

SALARY/STATUS:  Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.

BENEFITS:  Faculty status, twelve-month appointment, retirement plan, life/health insurance, prescription drug, dental and vision plans, tuition remission, 22 vacation days annually.

LIBRARY PROFILE:  The Rutgers University Libraries, comprising libraries on the University’s Camden, New Brunswick, and Newark campuses, all reporting to the Vice President for Information Services and University Librarian, operate as a unified library system with coordinated public, technical services, and collection development programs including digital initiatives and a pioneering institutional repository.  The Libraries have highly valued staff of about 300 who are committed to developing innovations in access services, information literacy and digital initiatives. The Libraries operate with a budget of $28 million and outstanding collections especially in jazz and New Jerseyana.  The Rutgers University Libraries are a member of ARL, CRL, Lyrasis, Metro, NERL, and VALE, and use Sirsi Dynix and OCLC as primary bibliographic utilities and Fedora repository software. In concert with the integration of the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey into Rutgers University the libraries connected with those schools in Newark and New Brunswick will become part of the Rutgers University Libraries system as of July 1, 2013. The Rutgers University New Brunswick campus is the largest of the three regional campuses, supporting over 33,000 graduate and undergraduate students, in approximately 100 undergraduate programs, more than 80 graduate/professional programs, and 60 doctoral programs as a Carnegie Classification Research University (very high research activity) campus. Rutgers University is a member of the Association of American Universities and is an ADVANCE institution, committed to increase diversity and the participation and advancement of women in the STEM disciplines. Rutgers is also a member of the Committee on Institutional Cooperation (CIC), the nation’s premier higher education consortium of top tier research institutions, which includes Big Ten Conference members and the University of Chicago.

Special Collections and University Archives collects, preserves, and makes available rare, unique, or specialized sources to support study and research in the humanities and social sciences; New Jersey state, local, and cultural history; and the history of Rutgers University.  The divisions include the Sinclair New Jersey Collection, Manuscripts Collection, Rare Books Collection, University Archives Collection and other special collections such as maps, broadsides, pictorial materials, newspapers, and ephemera. 

The Sinclair New Jersey Collection is the largest, most comprehensive collection of New Jersey materials in the State and one of the finest collections of state and regional history in the nation.  Approximately 80,000 monographs, pamphlets, and serials cover broad subject areas.  Topics include state, county, and municipal history, genealogy, religion, business, government, law, education, literature, medicine, agriculture, technology, fiction, and bibliography.  The collection is an indispensable source for research on any aspect of the state, past and present.

TO APPLY:  REVIEW OF APPLICATIONS AND INTERVIEWS WILL BEGIN IMMEDIATELY AND CONTINUE UNTIL THE POSITION IS FILLED.  SUBMIT RESUME, COVER LETTER, NAMES OF THREE REFERENCES AND WHERE YOU SAW THE POSITION ADVERTISED TO:  Lila Fredenburg (APP.  209), Director of Administrative Services, Rutgers University Libraries, 169 College Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ 08901-1163, email: rulhr@rulmail.rutgers.edu, FAX: 732-932-7637

Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey, is an equal-opportunity, affirmative-action employer.  The Libraries are strongly and actively committed to diversity, and seek candidates who will contribute creatively to the University’s multicultural environment.

Metadata Librarian for Continuing Resources, Scholarship and Data

The Rutgers University Libraries (RUL) seek an innovative, flexible, and energetic individual to serve as Metadata Librarian for Continuing Resources, Scholarship and Data, supporting the system-wide resource access needs of Rutgers University. The individual will provide leadership, management, and strategic planning for bibliographic access to print and electronic continuing resources, scholarly papers and presentations, and research data in all formats, ensuring effective and accurate access to these resources in the library’s catalog, institutional repository and forthcoming webscale discovery layer environments. This position will provide metadata for resources in the scholarly information cycle, from research data to scholarly articles and published journals. The successful candidate will collaborate with library and academic faculty to describe and facilitate access to faculty publications and complex research data resulting from grants and other research activities, using the libraries’ RUcore cyberinfrastructure. In consultation with other librarians and the Associate University Librarian (AUL), Digital Library Services, this position will:

• Ensure effective and accurate access to print and electronic continuing resources utilizing AACR2/MARC and RDA, when locally implemented, in the library’s SirsiDynix catalog and forthcoming webscale discovery environment.  
• Work with library liaison faculty, academic faculty and others to understand the current and emerging needs of faculty for access, impact and reuse of scholarly and research resources in the RUcore repository.  
• Engage with library liaison faculty and RUcore managers and developers to design and implement tools, services and support new modes of scholarly communication , education and research at Rutgers University.
• Develop application profiles and strategies to integrate continuing resources (e.g., journals, newspapers, yearbooks) into the Libraries’ RUcore repository.
• Define metadata requirements for research data and scholarly publications, establish application profiles and develop vocabularies to ensure a heavily used interdisciplinary institutional repository.
• Collaborate with other metadata librarians to develop ontology services for a wide range of education and research needs.
• Provide leadership and management to the Continuing Resources, Scholarship and Research Metadata unit of Central Technical Services, consisting of two full-time staff catalogers.
• Participate in library committees, provide training and leadership within the department, and coordinate the provision of metadata services provided by departmental staff to a wide range of digital projects.
• Remain abreast of current technologies and trends and represent the libraries in professional associations and at conferences in this area.

This tenure track faculty position reports to the AUL for Digital Library Systems, is a member of the Technical and Automated Services (TAS) library faculty, and will work closely in teams with the Centralized Technical Services and Scholarly Communication units. The successful candidate must demonstrate a commitment to scholarship through research, conference presentations, and publications. The individual must also demonstrate a commitment to continual professional development through participation in and leadership in the work of relevant professional associations and service to RUL and the university.

QUALIFICATIONS: An ALA-accredited MLS or its equivalent is required. A minimum of three years’ library experience, including resource description; proven familiarity and direct experience with digital library collections and institutional repositories; knowledge of metadata standards such as AACR2, RDA, MODS, and Dublin Core required. The successful candidate must possess excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to work collegially in a team-oriented environment. Successful experience in providing metadata description to a variety of digital resources, including scholarly publications, research data, and print and electronic continuing resources is strongly preferred. Supervisory or team management experience is preferred. Demonstrated commitment to fostering diversity is required. Candidates who have had successful experience in the design and delivery of services for diverse populations will be given preference. The successful candidate must be eligible to work in the United States.

SALARY/STATUS: Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.

BENEFITS: Faculty status, twelve-month appointment, retirement plan, life/health insurance, prescription drug, dental and vision plans, tuition remission, 22 vacation days annually. 

LIBRARY PROFILE: The Rutgers University Libraries, comprising libraries on the University’s Camden, New Brunswick, and Newark campuses, all reporting to the Vice President for Information Services and University Librarian, operate as a unified library system with coordinated public, technical services, and collection development programs including digital initiatives and a pioneering institutional repository. The Libraries have highly valued staff of about 300 who are committed to developing innovations in access services, information literacy and digital initiatives. The Libraries operate with a budget of $28 million and outstanding collections especially in jazz and New Jerseyana. The Rutgers University Libraries are a member of ARL, CRL, Lyrasis, Metro, NERL, and VALE, and use Sirsi Dynix and OCLC as primary bibliographic utilities and Fedora repository software. In concert with the integration of the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey into Rutgers University, the libraries connected with those schools in Newark and New Brunswick will become part of the Rutgers University Libraries system as of July 1, 2013. The combined enrollment across all three campuses is more than 58,000 students from all 50 states and 125 countries working toward degrees in 28 schools and colleges with an overall emphasis on arts and sciences. The Rutgers University New Brunswick campus is the largest of the three regional campuses, supporting over 33,000 graduate and undergraduate students, in approximately 100 undergraduate programs, more than 80 graduate/professional programs, and 60 doctoral programs as a Carnegie Classification Research University (very high research activity) campus. Rutgers University is a member of the Association of American Universities and is an ADVANCE institution, committed to increase diversity and the participation and advancement of women in the STEM disciplines. Rutgers is also a member of the Committee on Institutional Cooperation (CIC), the nation’s premier higher education consortium of top tier research institutions, composed of members of the Big Ten Conference plus the University of Chicago.

TO APPLY: REVIEW OF APPLICATIONS AND INTERVIEWS WILL BEGIN IMMEDIATELY AND CONTINUE UNTIL THE POSITION IS FILLED. SUBMIT RESUME, COVER LETTER, NAMES OF THREE REFERENCES AND WHERE THE POSITION WAS ADVERTISED TO: Lila Fredenburg (APP. 211), Director of Administrative Services, Rutgers University Libraries, 169 College Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ 08901-1163, email: rulhr@rulmail.rutgers.edu, FAX: 732-932-7637 Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is an equal-opportunity, affirmative-action employer. The Libraries are strongly and actively committed to diversity, and seek candidates who will contribute creatively to the University’s multicultural environment.

Information Literacy and Educational Technology Librarians

University of Southern California (USC) Libraries seeks one or more dynamic, forward thinking, creative librarian(s) to develop innovative library services and with an interest in the future of librarianship. The candidate(s) will join in the development, provision and assessment of information literacy, educational technology and user-focused service initiatives, and will possessa combination of educational technology skills, creativity and confidence that will transform information literacy instruction. USC values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity in employment. Women and men, and members of all racial and ethnic groups, are encouraged to apply. For full position description and application procedure, see http://www.usc.edu/libraries/jobs/librarian.

Middle Eastern Studies Librarian

The Middle Eastern Studies Librarian develops and manages the collection of materials in all formats from and about the Middle East.  The position reports to the Global Studies Coordinator.

The Middle Eastern Studies Program is a Department of Education Title VI National Resource Center for Middle Eastern Studies.  The Middle East Library Program is part of the University of Texas Libraries Research Services Division and Global Studies Program.  The Middle East collection, housed primarily in the Perry- Castañeda Library, is one of the nation’s most significant collections in Western European and Middle Eastern languages.  The Library’s resources are in all subjects, including anthropology, arts and architecture, economics, language and literature, history, media studies, philosophy, politics, religion, politics, etc.  The Perry-Castañeda Library is the main library of the University library system, with emphasis on the social sciences, humanities, business and education. For more information on the Center for Middle Eastern Studies, see: http://www.utexas.edu/cola/depts/mes/center/cmes.php and for the Middle East Library Program, see:  http://www.lib.utexas.edu/subject/melp/index.html.

LIBRARIAN RESPONSIBILITIES

Collection Development: Develops a research collection of materials from and about the Middle East extending as far as Afghanistan and Central Asia in Arabic, Persian, Turkish and all other languages of significance to this field.  Responsible for selection of books, journals, and other information resources in all formats, including electronic resources, in Middle Eastern and Western European languages.  Coordinates collection development within the libraries in this interdisciplinary subject area and pursues opportunities for digitization of unique materials as appropriate. Participates at appropriate national meetings, such as MESA and MELA and acts as liaison with UT’s Center for Middle Eastern Studies and Department of Middle Eastern Studies. Responsible for the management, preservation and evaluation of the collection. Participates in Library-wide collections initiatives.

Technical Services Workflow:  Determines priorities for processing and cataloging of Middle Eastern materials. Liaises with and assists the Head of the non-Roman cataloging unit who supervises the Graduate Research Students who perform the ordering, receiving, serial check-in and cataloging of the Arabic, Persian and Turkish materials.

Public and Research Services:  Provides specialized Middle Eastern Studies reference services, assists library users in locating and evaluating Middle Eastern Studies information and provides outreach to faculty, students and other library users.  Works closely with relevant departments and centers to develop new initiatives and projects.  Public service responsibilities include reference consultations by appointment, course-integrated instruction, and creating and maintaining web accessible research guides.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Librarian I:  American Library Association Master's degree in Library and Information Sciences with specialization in or extensive knowledge of the history, and culture of the Middle East. Fluent in Arabic or Persian. Equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Librarian II:  American Library Association Master's degree in Library and Information Sciences with specialization in or extensive knowledge of the history, and culture of the Middle East. Fluent in Arabic or Persian. Work has proven increasing specialization in Middle Eastern Studies. Equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Librarian III:  American Library Association Master's degree in Library and Information Sciences with specialization in or extensive knowledge of the history, and culture of the Middle East. Fluent in Arabic or Persian. Experienced Middle Eastern Studies librarian. Works autonomously. Demonstrated successful development and implementation of Middle Eastern Studies services or programs in a research library. Equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications for Librarian I, II, and III:  Fluency in Arabic. Reading and translation competency in Persian and Turkish. Experience as a Middle Eastern Studies Librarian. At least one year of collection development experience in Middle Eastern Studies, including knowledge of Middle Eastern publishing, vendors and book trade and experience acquiring library materials from a variety of sources in and about the Middle East. Knowledge of history, culture, economics, politics and literatures of the region. Experience providing research consultations for students and faculty in an academic setting. Experience designing and providing library resource instruction sessions and collaborating with faculty on student learning outcomes. Experience designing web accessible research guides. Experience with an integrated library system. Prior experience instructing and training library staff. Demonstrate potential for leadership in university, state, national, and international programs, and initiatives. Evidence of excellent written and verbal communication and problem solving skills. Grant writing and project management experience. Evidence of initiative, creative energy and resourcefulness. Able to collaborate.

Salary and Benefits:  Salary is negotiable depending on qualifications and experience. No state or local income tax. Standard state benefits package including annual vacation and sick leave, paid holidays, retirement plans, and health insurance (comprehensive major medical plans, dental, vision, life, and disability). Deferred compensation and tax sheltered annuity programs also available.  Working hours for the position are typically, Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm or as arranged for a total of 40 hours per week.

Recruiting Schedule: All interested candidates must complete an online application by going to:  https://utdirect.utexas.edu/jobs/index.WBX .   Please follow all instructions given.

When applying online, please also refer to job posting number:

Librarian I:  13-08-06-01-0088 (https://utdirect.utexas.edu/apps/hr/jobs/nlogon/130806010088). 

Librarian II:  13-08-06-01-0086 (https://utdirect.utexas.edu/apps/hr/jobs/nlogon/130806010086)

Librarian III:  13-08-06-01-0084 (https://utdirect.utexas.edu/apps/hr/jobs/nlogon/130806010084 )

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 for their application materials to be complete. 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. For more information, see UT Library Online (http://www.lib.utexas.edu/ ).

The University of Texas at Austin is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer