tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57030452199871451662024-03-13T11:45:35.070-04:00BCALA Job AnnouncementsJob Announcements of the Black Caucus of the American Library AssociationBCALA Job Announcementshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01697865262435623126noreply@blogger.comBlogger1482125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5703045219987145166.post-24837998297205636722014-01-24T14:38:00.000-05:002014-01-25T14:39:35.349-05:00 Bilingual Reference Librarian, Leslie Frost Library, York University - Bibliothécaire de référence bilingue, Bibliothèque Leslie Frost, Université York<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">York University Libraries seek a fluently bilingual (French and English) service-oriented librarian with excellent communication skills to serve as a member of the Leslie Frost Library and to provide reference and research assistance, instruction, collection development and liaison services. The successful candidate will be an enthusiastic, creative and self-motivated person who works well with colleagues in a dynamic environment.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">York University offers a world-class, modern, interdisciplinary academic experience in Toronto, Canada’s most multicultural city. York is at the centre of innovation, with a thriving community of 62,000 students, faculty and staff, as well as over 250,000 alumni worldwide. York’s 11 Faculties and 28 research centres are committed to providing an engaged learning and research environment that cuts across traditional academic boundaries.</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">York University Libraries consist of a large central library and three branch libraries, one of which is the Leslie Frost Library on the Glendon campus. York's collections have over six million items, including nearly two and a half million book volumes and a multitude of electronic research databases including most of the major business online resources.</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The Leslie Frost Library provides facilities, resources, reference, research, and instructional services for approximately 2,800 students and faculty. The bilingual Glendon University College offers courses in the social sciences, humanities, and international relations and graduate programs such as French, Hispanic Studies, Public Affairs and Translation. Three full-time librarians and six full-time support staff are currently based in the Leslie Frost Library.</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The chosen candidate will provide reference assistance to undergraduates, graduate students, and faculty virtually and in person; create and maintain web‑based resources for research and learning; provide information literacy instruction to library users individually and in groups; conduct research and assessment activities in the Libraries and elsewhere on campus; and develop new programs and services The librarian will liaise with faculty and academic units, and develop collections to support the programs and research of the Glendon campus. The successful candidate will participate in the shared decision-making of the Leslie Frost Library and will serve on collegial committees of the Libraries, Glendon campus, and of the University. Some evening and weekend work and travel between campuses is required.</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The successful candidate will have the following qualifications:</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">· An ALA-accredited MLIS or equivalent.</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">· Broad knowledge of the full range of information sources relevant to the social sciences, sciences and humanities including disciplines such as Drama Studies, English Studies, Environmental & Health Studies, Philosophy, Sociology, Spanish (Hispanic Studies) and Women's Studies.</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br />
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<li>Demonstrated knowledge of social sciences and humanities databases.</li>
<li>Strong written and oral communication skills in both French and English.</li>
<li>Demonstrated ability to provide excellent reference or research services.</li>
<li>Demonstrated expertise with online content management platforms such as WordPress or LibGuides.</li>
<li>A strong public service ethic and/or background.</li>
<li>Excellent advocacy, organizational, problem-solving and interpersonal skills.</li>
<li>Demonstrated ability to liaise with key stakeholders.</li>
<li>Understanding of collection development and collection management practices and principles.</li>
<li>Understanding of the concepts, goals, and methods of information literacy instruction.</li>
<li>Demonstrated excellence in teaching and presentation skills.</li>
<li>Evidence of professional initiative and leadership.</li>
<li>Willingness to assume some administrative responsibilities.</li>
<li>Ability to handle multiple responsibilities and projects concurrently.</li>
<li>Demonstrated ability to work collegially and effectively with a diverse population of faculty, librarians, staff, and students.</li>
<li>Committed to and interested in undertaking library and university committee responsibilities, research and scholarship, and professional development.</li>
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</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This is a continuing appointment with the designation of Assistant Librarian and appropriate for a librarian with a maximum of twelve years post-MLIS experience. Librarians at York University have academic status and are members of the York University Faculty Association bargaining unit (http://www.yufa.org/). Salary is commensurate with qualifications. The position is available from March 2014. All York University positions are subject to budgetary approval.</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">York University is an Affirmative Action Employer. The Affirmative Action Program can be found on York’s website at <a href="http://www.yorku.ca/acadjobs">www.yorku.ca/acadjobs</a> or a copy can be obtained by calling the affirmative action office at 416-736-5713. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and Permanent Residents will be given priority</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">York University resources include centres relating to gender equity, race and ethnic relations, sexual harassment, human rights, and wellness. York University encourages attitudes of respect and non-discrimination toward persons of all ethnic and religious groups, regardless of gender or sexual orientation.</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The deadline for applications is March 1, 2014. Applications should include a cover letter relating the applicant’s qualifications to the requirements of the position, a current curriculum vitae, and the names and contact details of three referees. In addition, please have your three referees submit signed written letters of reference directly under separate cover by the deadline. Please ensure each referee is supplied with a copy of this position advertisement and asked to address the requirements of the position.</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Chair, Frost Librarian Appointment Committee</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">York University Libraries, 516 Scott Library</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">York University, 4700 Keele Street</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M3J 1P3</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Fax: 416-736-5451</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Email: yulapps@yorku.ca</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Applications should be sent by mail, or by fax or email with a hard copy following.</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Bibliothécaire de référence bilingue, Bibliothèque Leslie Frost, Université York</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Les bibliothèques de l’Université York recherchent un(e) bibliothécaire de référence, parfaitement bilingue (français-anglais), pour la bibliothèque Leslie Frost. Dotée d’excellentes compétences en communication et ayant le sens du service, cette personne offrira des services en matière de référence et d’aide à la recherche, donnera des séances d’instruction, développera la collection et fera un travail de liaison. Motivée, enthousiaste et créative, la personne choisie saura maintenir de bonnes relations de travail avec ses collègues dans un environnement dynamique.</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">L’Université York offre une expérience universitaire interdisciplinaire à un niveau international dans un cadre moderne, à Toronto, la ville la plus multiculturelle du Canada. Axée sur l’innovation, York forme une communauté dynamique comptant 62 000 étudiants, membres du corps professoral et membres du personnel, et plus de 250 000 diplômés établis dans le monde entier. Les 11 facultés et les 28 centres de recherche de York s’engagent à offrir un milieu d’apprentissage et de recherche stimulant qui dépasse les limites universitaires traditionnelles.<br /> </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Les bibliothèques de l’Université York comprennent une grande bibliothèque centrale et trois succursales, dont la bibliothèque Leslie Frost sur le campus de Glendon. Les collections de York comptent plus de six millions d’articles, dont près de deux millions et demi de volumes et une multitude de bases de données de recherche électroniques comprenant la majorité des principales ressources en ligne pour les entreprises.</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">La bibliothèque Leslie Frost met à la disposition d’environ 2 800 étudiants et membres du corps professoral des installations et des ressources et leur offre des services de référence, de recherche et des séances d’instruction. Collège universitaire bilingue, Glendon dispense des cours en sciences sociales, en sciences humaines et en relations internationales et propose des programmes de deuxième cycle en Études françaises, Études hispaniques, Affaires publiques et Traduction. Trois bibliothécaires à temps plein et six employés de soutien à temps plein travaillent actuellement à la bibliothèque Leslie Frost.</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">La personne choisie assurera, directement ou en ligne, un soutien en matière de référence aux étudiants de premier et de deuxième cycle, ainsi qu’aux membres du corps professoral. Elle créera et mettra à jour des ressources sur le Web servant à la recherche et à l’apprentissage; assurera des séances de littératie informationnelle individuelles ou en groupe aux usagers de la bibliothèque; mènera des activités de recherche et d’évaluation dans les Bibliothèques et ailleurs sur le campus; et élaborera de nouveaux programmes et services. Elle fera la liaison avec les membres du corps professoral et les unités scolaires et créera des collections pour appuyer les programmes et la recherche sur le campus Glendon. La personne choisie participera aux prises de décision de la bibliothèque Leslie Frost et fera partie des comités des Bibliothèques, du campus Glendon et de l’Université. Elle devra parfois travailler le soir et les fins de semaine et se déplacer entre les campus.</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">La personne choisie devra avoir les compétences suivantes :</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">MBSI certifiée par l’ALA ou l’équivalent</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Vastes connaissances des sources d’informations dans le domaine des sciences sociales, des sciences et des sciences humaines, notamment dans les disciplines suivantes : Études d’art dramatique, Études anglaises, Études sur l’environnement et la santé, Philosophie, Sociologie, Espagnol (Études hispaniques) et Études des femmes.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Connaissance démontrée des bases de données en sciences sociales et en sciences humaines.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Excellentes compétences en communication écrite et orale en français et en anglais.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Capacité prouvée d’assurer d’excellents services de référence ou de recherche.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Expertise prouvée concernant les plateformes de gestion de contenu en ligne, comme WordPress ou LibGuides.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Excellent sens du service au public et/ou expérience dans ce domaine.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Excellences compétences organisationnelles et interpersonnelles et excellences aptitudes en matière de résolution de problèmes et d’intervention</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Capacité démontrée à assurer la liaison avec des intervenants clés.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Compréhension des pratiques et des principes de développement et de gestion des collections.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Compréhension des concepts, des objectifs et des méthodes d’enseignement de la littératie informationnelle.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Excellence démontrée en enseignement et en techniques de présentation.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Sens de l’initiative et leadership prouvés au niveau professionnel.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Disposition à assurer certaines responsabilités administratives.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Aptitude à assumer simultanément de multiples responsabilités et projets.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Capacité prouvée à travailler efficacement et de manière collégiale avec différents groupes de personnes, notamment des membres du corps professoral, des bibliothécaires, des membres du personnel et des étudiants.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Disposition à prendre des responsabilités au sein des comités universitaires et de la bibliothèque, et à participer à des activités de recherche et de perfectionnement professionnel.</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Ce poste, faisant l’objet d’un engagement continu et qui sera comblé au niveau « bibliothécaire adjoint(e) », conviendrait à un(e) bibliothécaire ayant acquis jusqu’à douze ans d’expérience après l’obtention de sa MBSI. Les bibliothécaires de l’Université York ont le statut des membres du corps professoral et font partie de l’unité de négociation de la York University Faculty Association (http://www.yufa.org/). Le salaire sera fixé selon les qualifications. Le poste est disponible à partir de mars 2014. Tous les postes à l’Université York sont sous réserve d’une approbation budgétaire.</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">L’Université York est un employeur qui a adopté un programme d’action positive. Pour plus de renseignements sur le programme d’action positive, veuillez consulter le site Web de l’Université York à l’adresse www.yorku.ca/acadjobs ou demander un exemplaire du programme auprès du bureau du programme d’action positive au numéro 416-736-5713. Toutes les personnes qualifiées sont encouragées à poser leur candidature; toutefois, la priorité sera donnée aux personnes de nationalité canadienne ou détenant le statut de résident permanent.<br /> </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Les ressources de l’Université York comprennent des centres s’occupant des questions suivantes : égalité hommes-femmes, relations interraciales et ethniques, harcèlement sexuel, droits de la personne et bien-être. L’Université York encourage une attitude de respect et de non-discrimination envers les personnes de tous les groupes ethniques et religieux, quels que soient leur sexe ou leur orientation sexuelle.</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">La date limite de soumission des candidatures est le 1 mars 2014. Les candidats qui répondent aux critères ci-dessus sont priés de soumettre une lettre de motivation, un curriculum vitæ à jour ainsi que le nom et les coordonnées de trois références. Les candidats doivent demander à leurs trois références d’envoyer directement une lettre de recommandation signée, sous pli séparé, d’ici la date limite. Veuillez vous assurer que chacune de vos références a reçu une copie de la présente offre d’emploi avant d’écrire une lettre de recommandation en rapport avec les exigences du poste.<br /> </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Présidente, Comité pour la nomination d’un(e) bibliothécaire à la bibliothèque Frost</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Bibliothèques de l’Université York, 516 Bibliothèque Scott</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Université York, 4700, rue Keele<br /> </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Toronto (Ontario) Canada, M3J 1P3</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Télécopieur : 416 736-5451</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Courriel : yulapps@yorku.ca</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Les candidatures doivent être envoyées par la poste, ou par télécopieur ou courriel avec copie transmise ensuite par la poste.<br /> </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
BCALA Job Announcementshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01697865262435623126noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5703045219987145166.post-15912505345636910172014-01-20T14:28:00.000-05:002014-01-25T14:28:30.247-05:00Director of Access Services<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The College of University Libraries & Learning Sciences has a full-time faculty opening for a Director of Access Services. The faculty rank and tenure status are negotiable based on qualifications and experience. The annual salary is negotiable based on qualifications and includes full benefits.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">For full details of the posting and instructions to apply, please go to: <a href="https://unmjobs.unm.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/frameset/Frameset.jsp?time=1390509015136">https://unmjobs.unm.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/frameset/Frameset.jsp?time=1390509015136</a></span>BCALA Job Announcementshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01697865262435623126noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5703045219987145166.post-25748820841302202882014-01-20T14:20:00.000-05:002014-01-25T14:21:18.608-05:00Assistant Director for Scholarly Resources & Services, Interdisciplinary Studies<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Colby College Libraries invites applications for the position of Assistant Director for Scholarly Resources & Services (SRS), Interdisciplinary Studies Librarian. The Assistant Director leads a team of seven librarians whose primary mission is to support faculty and student research in an innovative teaching and learning environment. Responsibilities include establishing group strategic priorities, fostering a collegial and collaborative environment within the SRS group and with other Library and campus partners, and representing SRS to appropriate groups within the Colby-Bates-Bowdoin (CBB) consortium.</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This position reports directly to the Director of Libraries and is a member of the Libraries’ Leadership Team which, along with the Director, provides vision in moving the Libraries forward to best serve the research and scholarship needs of our students and faculty.<br /> </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The successful candidate will also work to support faculty and students in interdisciplinary programs specifically and in the social sciences more broadly, providing information literacy and research instruction, individual consultations, assistance in development of programming for a new center for teaching and learning, and assistance in collection development.<br /> </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Preferred start date is July 1, 2014.</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Applicants should address their materials to the chair of the Search Committee, Director of Libraries Clem Guthro, and send the following electronically in PDF format to Stephanie Frost (sjfrost@colby.edu).</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">A cover letter</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Curriculum vitae</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">A statement of teaching philosophy</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Graduate transcripts</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Three letters of recommendation</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Required Qualifications:</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br />
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<li>An ALA-accredited master’s degree or international equivalent</li>
<li>Evidence of successful progressively responsible administrative experience in an academic library</li>
<li>Evidence of a commitment to information literacy and library instruction</li>
<li>Flexibility, creativity, energy, and ability to work in a changing environment, and to work collaboratively as a leader of a goal-oriented team</li>
<li>Evidence of excellent communication and analytical skills</li>
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</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Preferred Qualifications:</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /><ul>
<li>Experience with group leadership styles, team dynamics, and/or consensus communication methods</li>
<li>Demonstrated competence in the social sciences or interdisciplinary studies, including collection development</li>
<li>Knowledge of and interest in exploring emerging technologies to advance and improve research and instruction services</li>
<li>Experience with Excel statistics and other analytical tools</li>
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</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Colby is a highly selective liberal arts college located in central Maine. The Colby College Libraries are central to scholarship and a key part of the Colby academic program. There are three libraries with a professional staff of 13 librarians. Colby librarians are faculty without rank, eligible for sabbaticals and are expected to contribute to creative, scholarly, and professional activities, and to participate in library-wide and campus-wide service. A significant staff reorganization in 2012 resulted in the Libraries being poised for transformational change in the provision of services, instruction, and collections. For more information about the Libraries, visit<a href="http://www.colby.edu/"> </a><a href="http://www.colby.edu/">www.colby.edu/library</a></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Colby College is committed to equality and diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage inquiries from candidates who will contribute to the cultural and ethnic diversity of our college. Colby College does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, sexual orientation, disability, religion, ancestry or national origin, or age in employment or in our educational programs. For more information about the College, please visit our website: <a href="http://www.colby.edu/">www.colby.edu</a></span>BCALA Job Announcementshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01697865262435623126noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5703045219987145166.post-48058856470736923202014-01-20T14:18:00.000-05:002014-01-25T14:21:35.488-05:00Social Sciences Data Librarian<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Colby College Libraries invites applications for a social sciences data librarian in Scholarly Resources & Services (SRS). Within the Colby Libraries, the SRS group’s primary mission is to support faculty and student research in an innovative teaching and learning environment. To that end, the successful candidate will work closely as liaison to departments in the social sciences, providing data and statistical support, information literacy and research instruction, individual consultations, and assistance in collection development in an increasingly digital environment.</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Preferred start date is July 1, 2014.</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Applicants should address their materials to the chair of the Search Committee, Susan Cole, and send the following electronically in PDF format to Stephanie Frost (sjfrost@colby.edu).</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">A cover letter</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Curriculum vitae</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">A statement of teaching philosophy</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Graduate transcripts</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Three letters of recommendation</span></li>
</ul>
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Required Qualifications:</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br />
<ul><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">
<li>An ALA-accredited master’s degree or international equivalent</li>
<li>Evidence of a commitment to information literacy and library instruction</li>
<li>Evidence of broad knowledge in the social sciences</li>
<li>Flexibility, creativity, energy, and ability to work in a changing environment, and to work collaboratively as a member of a goal-oriented team</li>
<li>Evidence of excellent communication and analytical skills</li>
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</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Preferred Qualifications:</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /><ul>
<li>Teaching experience in an academic setting</li>
<li>Experience working with data sets and knowledge of research practices relating to data</li>
<li>Knowledge of significant trends and issues in research support and data management; familiarity with one or more institutional or disciplinary repositories and experience using statistical software in work with data sets</li>
<li>Subject knowledge of economics and government, including collection development</li>
</ul>
</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Colby is a highly selective liberal arts college located in central Maine. The Colby College Libraries are central to scholarship and a key part of the Colby academic program. There are three libraries with a professional staff of 13 librarians. Colby librarians are faculty without rank, eligible for sabbaticals and are expected to contribute to creative, scholarly, and professional activities, and to participate in library-wide and campus-wide service. A significant staff reorganization in 2012 resulted in the Libraries being poised for transformational change in the provision of services, instruction, and collections. For more information about the Libraries, visit<a href="http://www.colby.edu/"> </a><a href="http://www.colby.edu/">www.colby.edu/library</a></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Colby College is committed to equality and diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage inquiries from candidates who will contribute to the cultural and ethnic diversity of our college. Colby College does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, sexual orientation, disability, religion, ancestry or national origin, or age in employment or in our educational programs. For more information about the College, please visit our website: <a href="http://www.colby.edu/">www.colby.edu</a></span>BCALA Job Announcementshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01697865262435623126noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5703045219987145166.post-6817414378802542052014-01-20T14:13:00.000-05:002014-01-25T14:13:20.390-05:00Instructional Designer<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Kansas State University Libraries in Manhattan, KS are
conducting a search for the position of Instructional Designer.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>MLS from an ALA-accredited institution
or M.S. in Educational Technology or M.S. in Instructional Design and Technology
required.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>For a complete position
description and application procedures visit our website:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><a href="http://www.lib.k-state.edu/jobs"><span style="color: windowtext; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">www.lib.k-state.edu/jobs</span></a>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>EOE. Background check required.</span></div>
BCALA Job Announcementshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01697865262435623126noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5703045219987145166.post-6545075525052196012014-01-19T10:21:00.000-05:002014-01-23T10:23:05.237-05:00Reference and Instruction Librarian<div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;">
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The University of Southern California seeks two dynamic and forward thinking entry-level information professionals to contribute to the USC Libraries reference and instruction programs and collection development. These Reference and Instruction Librarians require a commitment to developing student-focused services and a combination of skills and confidence that will contribute to the transformation of instruction, outreach, reference and collections at USC Libraries. USC values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity in employment. For full position description and application procedure, see <a href="http://www.usc.edu/libraries/jobs/librarians" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">http://www.usc.edu/libraries/<wbr></wbr>jobs/librarians</a></span></div>
BCALA Job Announcementshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01697865262435623126noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5703045219987145166.post-71403013118074708682014-01-19T10:16:00.000-05:002014-01-23T10:17:14.395-05:00Dean of the Library<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">California State University San Marcos seeks an exceptional, visionary and resourceful individual with the qualifications and experience to serve as its Dean of the Library. The Dean will provide leadership to further the role of the Library as an essential component of the University’s academic mission. As part of a comprehensive university the Dean will lead the Library in its support of the academic development of students into life-long learners, where students are active participants in the learning process. The Dean of the Library will work with the librarians to establish partnerships across the University and within the community, as they contribute as faculty to the contemporary learning environment in higher education. The Dean of the Library is responsible for leadership, team-building, strategic planning, and management within the Library, and fosters collaboration and the creation of knowledge within the University community. In addition, the Dean of the Library provides leadership in creating and sustaining a diverse and inclusive workforce, and a curriculum that develops students’ intercultural competence.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The Dean of the Library reports to the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, and serves on the Academic Affairs Leadership Council, an advisory body to the Provost. The Dean leads a library faculty and staff of 40 and manages a budget of approximately $3.3 million. The Library Dean position is classified as Administrator IV in the California State University Management Personnel Plan (MPP) and serves at the pleasure of the President.</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Minimum Qualifications and Experience</b></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">ALA accredited master’s degree or its equivalent plus five years of progressively responsible administrative work experience in University libraries which includes a minimum of one year leading and/or supervising the work of others; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Strong record of educational and scholarly achievement.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Strong record of progressively responsible engagement in a professional association.</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Preferred Qualifications and Experience</b></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br />
<ul><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">
<li>Work experience in public higher education.</li>
<li>Demonstrated ability to provide leadership and experience in a collective bargaining environment and/or knowledge of the California State University policies and procedures.</li>
<li>Demonstrated commitment to and ability to advance the University’s goals in diversity and inclusive excellence, access, and educational equity in higher education.</li>
</span></ul>
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</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The successful candidate must demonstrate leadership within and beyond the Library, have a record of identifying and solving problems creatively, and function effectively as part of a leadership team. In addition the Dean will:</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /><ul>
<li>Demonstrate appreciation for the mission and vision of The California State University system and for the California State University San Marcos campus as comprehensive educational institutions;</li>
<li>Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of emerging trends in higher education and in university libraries, including pedagogy of information literacy, scholarly communication, curriculum-driven collections, and the technology of teaching and learning;</li>
<li>Demonstrate strong, successful leadership and team-building skills, with a proven ability to plan for and manage change;</li>
<li>Have highly developed financial, strategic planning, and assessment skills, including the ability to evaluate and utilize data in planning and decision making;</li>
<li>Have substantial experience in planning, budgeting, management, and evaluation of programs and personnel;</li>
<li>Demonstrate a strong understanding of the instructional role librarians as faculty contribute to the contemporary learning environment in higher education;</li>
<li>Support professional development for the Library faculty and staff, and the tenure and promotion processes for Librarians;</li>
<li>Be a strong advocate for student success;</li>
<li>Be able to work effectively with diverse populations and have a strong commitment to access in library programs; and</li>
<li>Be able to build effective strategic alliances internally and externally.</li>
</ul>
</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">A complete, detailed job description is available at: <a href="http://www.csusm.edu/about/employment.html">http://www.csusm.edu/about/employment.html</a></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">C<b>alifornia State University San Marcos Overview</b>:</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">In 1989, California State University San Marcos was founded as the 20th campus in The California State University system, which now has 23 campuses. California State University San Marcos is a rapidly growing University with a current enrollment of over 11,300 students and is projected to continue to grow. The university is organized into four colleges (Business Administration; Education, Health and Human Services; Humanities, Art, Behavioral and Social Sciences; and, Science and Mathematics). Current academic degrees offered include: 28 bachelors of arts/sciences, 12 masters of arts/sciences/business administration, and 1 joint doctorate (Ed.D.).<br /> </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Located in San Marcos, California, a city of 86,752 situated approximately 35 miles north of downtown San Diego, California State University San Marcos serves northern San Diego County and southern Riverside and Orange Counties, one of the fastest growing regions in Southern California. While convenient to the urban amenities of San Diego and Los Angeles, the campus enjoys a high quality of life enhanced by nearby ocean beaches, mountains and deserts, and a deservedly famous climate. Our student population reflects the rich ethnic and racial diversity of the region.</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Application</b></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">California State University San Marcos is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against persons on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender, marital status, age, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, sex, gender identity, gender expression or veteran's status. Review of applications will begin February 10, 2014. The position is open until filled. Appointment will be for July 2014, or as soon as possible thereafter. Salary placement will depend upon the candidate’s qualifications and depth of experience. The university offers an excellent benefits program, including participation in the CalPERS retirement program.</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">To ensure full consideration, candidates are asked to submit the following via email to librarydeansearch@csusm.edu:</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /><ul>
<li>a cover letter including</li>
<li>response to each of the points in the position description and qualifications</li>
<li>reasons for interest in the position and in California State University San Marcos</li>
<li>a detailed resumé/curriculum vitae</li>
<li>3 references, including professional relationship, postal and e-mail address, and telephone number</li>
</ul>
</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The successful candidate will be offered this position contingent upon a satisfactory criminal background check.</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The person holding this position is considered a mandated reported under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment. An offer of employment is contingent upon execution of an Acknowledgement of Mandated Reporter Status and Legal Duty to Report Child Abuse and Neglect form. Signing the form is a prerequisite to employment and failure to sign will result in any offer of employment being withdrawn.</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This position is a “designated position” in the California State University’ Conflict of Interest Code. The incumbent in this position is required to file Conflict of Interest forms subject to the regulations of the Fair Political Practices Commission.</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">“Jeanne Clery Act and Campus First Safety Right-to-Know Law” Notification – See Police Department’s website located at: <a href="http://www.csusm.edut/policy/Clerfy.pdf">http://www.csusm.edut/policy/Clerfy.pdf</a></span><br />
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BCALA Job Announcementshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01697865262435623126noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5703045219987145166.post-10202594404760818072014-01-19T10:05:00.000-05:002014-01-25T14:24:43.114-05:00Liaison Librarian for Life Sciences/RemoveDrexel University Libraries seeks an innovative librarian with demonstrated experience working with faculty and students in learning and research programs to serve as its Liaison Librarian for Life Sciences. This position provides an exciting opportunity to build partnerships and collaborations within the life sciences programs in two of Drexel’s dynamic academic units: the College of Arts & Sciences and the College of Medicine. Review of applications will begin January 17, 2014.<br />
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<b>Summary</b><br />
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The Liaison Librarian for Life Sciences serves as liaison between the University Libraries and the faculty, staff and students of the departments of Biology, Chemistry, and BEES (Biodiversity, Earth & Environmental Science) within the College of Arts & Sciences and the departments of the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences & Professional Studies within the College of Medicine. The Liaison Librarian for Life Sciences is a member of a matrixed team of librarians who work in close partnership to develop, implement and assess instructional and research programs that advance Drexel’s educational and research mission.<br />
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The position will be primarily based at the WW Hagerty Library, with access to office hoteling on the University’s medical campuses. Liaison librarians are expected to contribute to the Libraries’ ongoing operations through participation in departmental planning and decision-making, and in implementation of library and departmental policies. Regular reporting of activities and appropriate statistics is required.<br />
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Librarians are encouraged to participate in university activities and initiatives. Occasional evening and weekend work is required.<br />
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<b>Key Responsibilities</b>:<br />
<ul>
<li>Collaborate with faculty and staff to integrate information-seeking instruction in support of research into courses and curriculum</li>
<li>Actively builds partnerships to develop programs and tools that enrich research and scholarship in life sciences</li>
<li>Develop, provide, and assess course-related instruction</li>
<li>Create and maintain web-based research guides, instructional materials, and web pages to help users in their research</li>
<li>Provide general consultations, as well as specialized and customized reference services for users in subject areas in person, phone, email and chat</li>
<li>Participate in collaborative collection development for the University Libraries</li>
<li>Contribute professionally through participation in campus activities, external service, and/or publication and presentation.</li>
</ul>
Required Qualifications:<br />
<ul>
<li>ALA accredited MLS or equivalent graduate degree</li>
<li>Minimum three years of professional, academic library experience</li>
<li>Undergraduate degree and/or graduate coursework in life sciences discipline</li>
<li>Demonstrated knowledge of life science information resources and tools</li>
<li>Demonstrated experience and knowledge of pedagogy and instructional technique</li>
<li>Demonstrated experience working in digital service environments</li>
<li>Demonstrated knowledge of research protocols and trends in life sciences</li>
<li>Demonstrated experience working with research outputs; data and/or scholarly communication</li>
<li>Excellent communication skills</li>
<li>Demonstrated involvement and contribution to the professional community</li>
</ul>
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Preferred Qualifications:<br />
<ul>
<li>Demonstrated knowledge of current trends in higher education;</li>
<li>Project management experience</li>
<li>Experience with learning management systems</li>
<li>Demonstrated success working within a matrix organization</li>
<li>Demonstrated success working in a changing organization</li>
</ul>
BCALA Job Announcementshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01697865262435623126noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5703045219987145166.post-80016898501890429332014-01-19T09:51:00.000-05:002014-01-23T09:52:09.899-05:00Manager, Learning Engagement<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The Drexel University Libraries seeks an energetic and
innovative manager to successfully lead librarians and work with faculty to
embed curricula and coursework with all aspects of information literacy and
related lifelong learning skills.</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Collaborating
with other library and campus instructional experts, the manager will explore
and strengthen applications of information and communication technologies for
effective delivery of instructional support for online and face-to-face
learning environments. </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The manager
will apply knowledge and experience in assessment to improve instruction and
learners’ mastery of information literacy skills and competencies. </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">To evolve the Learning Engagement
program, the manager will lead expansion of the Libraries’ knowledge of appropriate
pedagogies for diverse learners and learning environments, instructional design
and use of technology to meet these goals.</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Review of applications will begin January 17, 2014.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The Manager, Learning Engagement, provides managerial
leadership for the Drexel University Libraries’ program of instruction, which
actively engages faculty, librarians and expert academic staff to develop
students’ abilities to effectively discover and utilize information and data in
their work. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This program supports
the University’s mission of developing students who are self-directed,
life-long learners.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The Libraries’
impact on student learning is framed by indicators of academic success including
the <a href="http://www.drexel.edu/provost/learningpriorities/"><span style="color: windowtext; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">Drexel
Student Learning Priorities (DSLP)</span></a> core competencies for Drexel
graduates that include information literacy.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Specifically, the Learning Engagement program aims to enable
learners to explore and develop superior levels of DSLP competencies to
identify, evaluate and use authoritative information resources, and to
facilitate faculty teaching. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Reporting to the Director of Academic Partnerships, the
Manager supervises some and leads all liaison librarians involved in the Libraries’
program of Instruction. As a member of the Libraries’ Managerial Leadership
Group, this Manager contributes to the ongoing operations of the Libraries
through participation in strategic planning and divisional decision-making, and
in implementation of library policies. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Accountability is regularly reported through program goal
setting, fiscal and performance evaluation, and client-based satisfaction and
outcomes assessment. Librarians are expected to be professionally active
through participation in campus activities, external service, and/or
publication and presentation.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Library Academic Partnerships focuses on strengthening
Drexel’s connections to scholarly communications. The division’s liaison
librarians working within a matrixed organizational structure are responsible
for coaching mastery of core literacy skills, fostering self-directed and
life-long learning practices, designing technology-based teaching tools, providing
consultation for scholarly engagement, and building collections and electronic
resources for utilization within the Drexel University community. </span></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Lead innovative and coordinated program of instruction with
primary focus on information literacy</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Lead and coordinate librarians and other staff in support of
instructional program</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Collaborate with faculty and other instructional experts to
promote, develop and embed information literacy in</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">the university curricula and student academic experiences</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Collaborate with campus leaders in continued development and
support of online learning programs</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Supervise liaison librarians and mentor them to
professionally develop and successfully contribute to the Libraries
partnership, research and services programs</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Serve as liaison to at least one college or department, dependent
on academic background & professional experience</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Participate in Libraries’ Managerial Leadership Group and in
divisional leadership efforts towards Libraries planning, assessment &
evaluation</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Engage in professional development through presentations,
publications, continuing education and/or personal involvement in professional
associations</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span></li>
</ul>
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">A graduate degree, ALA accredited MLS degree preferred</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Demonstrated experience and expert knowledge of pedagogy and
instructional techniques</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Demonstrated successful experience with utilizing technology
both face-to-face and online to meet instructional outcomes</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Knowledge of learning outcomes assessment and evidence of conducting
program evaluations</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Demonstrated experience with learning management system(s)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Minimum four years of professional experience in an
educational organization, preferably in an academic library</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Record of growth and success in management responsibilities,
including supervisory experience</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Demonstrated project management experience</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Excellent communication skills</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Demonstrated involvement and contribution to the
professional community</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Undergraduate degree and/or graduate coursework in a science
or applied science discipline</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Demonstrated knowledge of current trends in higher education</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Experience with Blackboard Learn LMS</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Demonstrated success working within a matrix organization</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Demonstrated success as an
entrepreneurial or innovative leader</span></li>
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<!--EndFragment-->BCALA Job Announcementshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01697865262435623126noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5703045219987145166.post-51247915459395442302014-01-19T09:43:00.000-05:002014-01-23T09:44:11.961-05:00Director, Informatics for Research Engagement<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Drexel University Libraries is a dynamic, matrixed organization focused on transformation to create scholarly connections, effective library learning environments and access to authoritative information. The Libraries, comprised of four physical locations and a virtual presence, seeks a Director, Informatics for Research Engagement to provide leadership in developing library services that support Drexel’s vision to be the Philadelphia region’s leading university excelling in high-quality experiential education, online learning, translational research, technology transfer and business incubation, and urban revitalization.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Job Overview:</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Reporting to the Dean of Libraries and working with librarians, system developers, researchers and faculty across campus, the Director is responsible for evolving and implementing a university-wide approach to data management and curation of digital content and leading the Libraries' staff and partnerships to provide service support for preservation and access to the University's research data, digital content, records and archives. The Director will be involved in the integration of data literacy competencies with the Libraries' instructional programs and will lead development of services that apply research and system designs for effective data curation for the Libraries' partnership with others on campus.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Qualifications</b>: </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>Required qualifications</i>:</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Completed graduate degree, with emphasis in Library or Information Sciences, informatics, digital archival studies, computing, or data management; Ph.D. strongly preferred</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Minimum of four years administrative or management experience, including demonstrated success in supervision and technology management</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Demonstrated capabilities in computing, data management and analysis, and effective consultation with researchers to provide informatics solutions and support</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Knowledge of state-of-the-art tools and systems for assembly, alignment and analysis of data, in multiple formats [e.g. textual, visual, and audio] and ability to select and implement appropriate solutions for an institutional repository; </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Successful experience working with diverse teams across disciplines with excellent communication, coordination, and project management skills</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Demonstrated ability to handle multiple complex projects simultaneously</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Highly motivated with strong problem solving skills and capable of working both independently and in multifunctional team settings</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Indication of professional commitment through service, presentation, or research</span></li>
</ul>
<i><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Preferred qualifications:</span></i><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Professional experience working in an academic library or research information organization</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Experience with large-scale data management or data visualization </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Success in designing an innovative program and leading organizational change to adopt it</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Experience working in a collaborative matrixed organization</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Successful teaching experience, including course development and online delivery</span></li>
</ul>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Essential Functions</b>: </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The Director provides administrative leadership and coordination for effective systems, efficient workflow procedures for data and information preservation and organization, policies on rights and usage issues, and maintaining user-centric institutional repositories, regardless of format. The incumbent provides administrative leadership for the Libraries' programs of archival curation, digital content management, and research application and system design; as well as supervision for the program managers of the University Archives, Libraries' Institutional Repository and Discovery Systems. The Director provides leadership for the campus federated Digital@Drexel coalition of digital collection owners that work collaboratively to provide central access to these University's unique artifacts of research and teaching. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The incumbent works collaboratively with the Libraries' Directors for Service & Quality Improvement, Academic Partnerships, and Administrative Services, and as a member of the Libraries Strategic Leadership Group to ensure effective and efficient operations of the Libraries. The Director is expected to be professionally active through services, presentation, publications or research. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Supplemental Posting Information</b>:</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">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.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">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.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">To apply for this position, please apply online at: <a href="http://www.drexeljobs.com/applicants/Central?quickFind=77623">www.drexeljobs.com/applicants/Central?quickFind=77623</a> or visit <a href="http://www.drexeljobs.com/">www.drexeljobs.com</a> and search for Director, Informatics for Research Engagement. The requisition number is 5587. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">For more information about Drexel University, please visit <a href="http://www.drexel.edu/">www.drexel.edu</a>.</span>BCALA Job Announcementshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01697865262435623126noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5703045219987145166.post-10331550965512223952014-01-03T16:44:00.000-05:002014-01-03T16:45:32.654-05:00Reference/Instruction Librarian<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">American University
Library invites applications for a six month, non-tenure track contract,
Reference/Instruction Librarian position at the rank of Assistant Term
Librarian, beginning January 2014.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><u><span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Responsibilities</span></u><span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">: Seeking an innovative, energetic and
service-oriented librarian to work in a collaborative, team oriented
environment. Provide research and reference services to a diverse user
population at a busy reference desk, over the Web and in classes using the
online catalog, the World Wide Web, and other electronic and print resources.
Teach in library instruction program integrating new technologies into the
instruction process and contribute to collection development. Prepare
bibliographic and other reference tools in selected subject areas. Some evening
and weekend hours required. <o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">The Reference/Instruction Librarian is a member of the Division of
Research, Teaching and Learning [RTL] and reports to the RTL Director.</span><o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><br /></span></span>
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><u><span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Requirements</span></u><span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">: ALA-accredited M.L.S.; experience with providing
reference services and bibliographic instruction in an academic library using
emerging technologies, strong knowledge of print and electronic information
resources; and IM reference. A strong commitment to teaching and library
outreach. Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills. Strong public
service ethic; collaborative skills.<o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><u><span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Salary:</span></u><b>
</b><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Garamond;">Competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and
experience</span> <o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><u><span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Position available</span></u><span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">: Position available immediately. </span><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Garamond;">Review of applications will begin immediately
and will continue until the position is filled. </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="apple-style-span"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">The American University Library, </span></span><a href="http://www.american.edu/library"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">www.american.edu/library</span></a><span class="apple-style-span"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">, 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.</span><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span class="apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">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.</span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="apple-style-span"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">For information about American University, please
see </span></span><a href="http://www.american.edu/"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">www.american.edu</span></a><span class="apple-style-span"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">, and learn about the University Library at </span></span><a href="http://www.american.edu/library"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">www.american.edu/library</span></a><span class="apple-style-span"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">.</span><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span class="apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">To apply, send a letter of application, resume, and
names, addresses, email addresses, and telephone numbers of three references
to:</span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span class="apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">Michele Mikkelsen, Director, Administrative
Services</span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span class="apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">4400 Massachusetts Ave., NW</span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span class="apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">Washington, D.C. 20016-8046</span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="mailto:mmikkel@american.edu"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">mmikkel@american.edu</span></a><span class="apple-style-span"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span class="apple-style-span"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">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
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The Dean of the Library reports to the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, and serves on the Academic Affairs Leadership Council, an advisory body to the Provost. The Dean leads a library faculty and staff of 40 and manages a budget of approximately $3.3 million. The Library Dean position is classified as Administrator IV in the California State University Management Personnel Plan (MPP) and serves at the pleasure of the President.</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">ALA accredited master’s degree or its equivalent plus five years of progressively responsible administrative work experience in University libraries which includes a minimum of one year leading and/or supervising the work of others; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Strong record of educational and scholarly achievement.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Strong record of progressively responsible engagement in a professional association.</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Preferred Qualifications and Experience</b></span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Work experience in public higher education. </span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Knowledge of the California State University policies and procedures. </span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Demonstrated commitment to and ability to advance the University’s goals in diversity and inclusive excellence, access, and educational equity in higher education.</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The successful candidate must demonstrate leadership within and beyond the Library, have a record of identifying and solving problems creatively, and function effectively as part of a leadership team. In addition the Dean will: </span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of emerging trends in higher education and in university libraries, including pedagogy of information literacy, scholarly communication, curriculum-driven collections, and the technology of teaching and learning; </span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Demonstrate strong, successful leadership and team-building skills, with a proven ability to plan for and manage change; </span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Have highly developed financial, strategic planning, and assessment skills, including the ability to evaluate and utilize data in planning and decision making; </span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Have substantial experience in planning, budgeting, management, and evaluation of programs and personnel; </span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Demonstrate a strong understanding of the instructional role librarians as faculty contribute to the contemporary learning environment in higher education; </span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Support professional development for the Library faculty and staff, and the tenure and promotion processes for Librarians; </span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Be a strong advocate for student success; </span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Be able to work effectively with diverse populations and have a strong commitment to access in library programs; and </span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">A complete, detailed job description is available at: <a href="http://www.csusm.edu/about/employment.html">http://www.csusm.edu/about/employment.html</a></span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">California State University San Marcos Overview </span></b><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">In 1989, California State University San Marcos was founded as the 20th campus in The California State University system, which now has 23 campuses. California State University San Marcos is a rapidly growing University with a current enrollment of over 11,300 students and is projected to continue to grow. The university is organized into four colleges (Business Administration; Education, Health and Human Services; Humanities, Art, Behavioral and Social Sciences; and, Science and Mathematics). Current academic degrees offered include: 28 bachelors of arts/sciences, 12 masters of arts/sciences/business administration, and 1 joint doctorate (Ed.D.).<br /> </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Located in San Marcos, California, a city of 86,752 situated approximately 35 miles north of downtown San Diego, California State University San Marcos serves northern San Diego County and southern Riverside and Orange Counties, one of the fastest growing regions in Southern California. While convenient to the urban amenities of San Diego and Los Angeles, the campus enjoys a high quality of life enhanced by nearby ocean beaches, mountains and deserts, and a deservedly famous climate. Our student population reflects the rich ethnic and racial diversity of the region.
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">California State University San Marcos is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against persons on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender, marital status, age, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, sex, gender identity, gender expression or veteran's status. Review of applications will begin February 10, 2014. The position is open until filled. Appointment will be for July 2014, or as soon as possible thereafter. Salary placement will depend upon the candidate’s qualifications and depth of experience. The university offers an excellent benefits program, including participation in the CalPERS retirement program.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">To ensure full consideration, candidates are asked to submit the following via email to librarydeansearch@csusm.edu:</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">a cover letter including </span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">response to each of the points in the position description and qualifications</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">reasons for interest in the position and in California State University San Marcos </span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">a detailed resumé/curriculum vitae </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">3 references, including professional relationship, postal and e-mail address, and telephone number</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The successful candidate will be offered this position contingent upon a satisfactory criminal background check. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The person holding this position is considered a mandated reported under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment. An offer of employment is contingent upon execution of an Acknowledgement of Mandated Reporter Status and Legal Duty to Report Child Abuse and Neglect form. Signing the form is a prerequisite to employment and failure to sign will result in any offer of employment being withdrawn.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This position is a “designated position” in the California State University’ Conflict of Interest Code. The incumbent in this position is required to file Conflict of Interest forms subject to the regulations of the Fair Political Practices Commission.</span><br />
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BCALA Job Announcementshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01697865262435623126noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5703045219987145166.post-80718823436732573962013-12-31T12:02:00.002-05:002014-01-29T18:14:03.614-05:00George and Mary LeCron Foster Curator, Melville J. Herskovits Library of African Studies<p style="text-align: center;" align="center"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Arial;">George and Mary LeCron Foster Curator, Melville J. Herskovits Library of African Studies</span></p> <p style="text-align: center;" align="center"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Arial;">Northwestern University Library</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Arial;"> </span></p> <p><strong><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Arial;">JOB SUMMARY:</span></strong><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Arial;"> Northwestern University Library seeks a knowledgeable, experienced, and creative curator to direct all operations, services, and collections of the Melville J. Herskovits Library of African Studies. The curator provides leadership in the development of collection, formulation and implementation of public service policies and programs, management of staff and budgets, and liaison with the clientele of the Herskovits Library. Supervises staff, including 3 FTE professional librarians, 3 FTE support staff and 5 FTE student employees. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Arial;"> </span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Arial;">The Melville J. Herskovits Library of African Studies is one of the world’s foremost research centers dedicated to Africa. Spanning a broad array of subjects and disciplines, the collection includes books, periodicals, recordings, artifacts, and other materials that document African art, literature, politics, religion, communications, and nearly all aspects of culture, past and present. The Herskovits Library supports the Program of African Studies, the new Program of Middle East and North African Studies, and all aspects of African studies across disciplines at Northwestern, along with the work of researchers worldwide.</span></p> <p class="NormalWeb1" style="margin: 0in; margin-bottom: .0001pt; line-height: 13.5pt;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Arial;"> </span></p> <p class="NormalWeb1" style="margin: 0in; margin-bottom: .0001pt; line-height: 13.5pt;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Arial;">For more information about this position, go to </span><a href="http://www.library.northwestern.edu/about/library-administration/jobs"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Arial;">http://www.library.northwestern.edu/about/library-administration/jobs</span></a><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Arial;">.</span></p> <p><strong><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Arial;"> </span></strong></p> <p><strong><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Arial;">REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:</span></strong><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Arial;"> Required qualifications include a master’s degree from an accredited program in library science or significant experience in library, archival, or academic administration; evidence of significant advanced study in a discipline related to African studies; five or more years of successful library or equivalent experience in African studies, including administrative and collection development experience; and two or more languages relevant to African, Maghrebian, and/or Middle Eastern Studies. Candidates will be required to demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing; the ability to work effectively with faculty, students and staff; strong supervisory skills; and the ability to assume a leadership role. Other desired qualifications include a strong record of research and publication, an advanced degree in a discipline related to Africana, and significant experience and understanding of African and Middle Eastern cultures gained through study, travel, or residence. </span></p> <p><strong><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Arial;"> </span></strong></p> <p><strong><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Arial;">TO APPLY:</span></strong><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Arial;"> Send PDF formatted letter of application, resume or vita, and names of three references to the attention of Jan Hayes, Personnel Librarian, to </span><a href="mailto:libsearches@northwestern.edu"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Arial;">libsearches@northwestern.edu</span></a><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Arial;">. Applications received by January 17, 2014 will receive first consideration. Northwestern University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Employment eligibility verification required upon hire.</span></p>
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BCALA Job Announcementshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01697865262435623126noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5703045219987145166.post-39692943487702575352013-12-26T10:30:00.000-05:002014-01-29T18:14:03.541-05:00Senior Curator of Rare Books and Manuscripts<br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The Washington University Libraries seeks dynamic and creative candidates with strong leadership skills for the position of Senior Curator of Rare Books and Manuscripts.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">RESPONSIBILITIES: The Senior Curator of Rare Books and Manuscripts has primary responsibility for stewardship and promotion of the Libraries’ rare book and manuscript collections. This position takes a leadership role in the operations of the unit, and, under the direction of the Head of Special Collections, engages in all areas of strategic planning for the Rare Book and Manuscript Unit, including staff management, collections curation, and research use. Works in an open and collaborative environment with related Libraries’ departments to facilitate digitization and cataloging of collections, as well as organization of exhibitions and events in support of collections outreach. Aligns unit activities with faculty teaching and research needs, and provides consultation and assistance in incorporating primary source materials into curriculum. Supervises the Curator of Rare Books and Manuscripts and research fellows.</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">QUALIFICATIONS:</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Required:</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">MLS from an ALA accredited school, or Master’s degree in the humanities; 3-5 years experience leading a nationally recognized rare book department in a major research library; subject expertise in the history of the book; familiarity with rare book and manuscript trade; demonstrated experience serving as a reference librarian and subject matter specialist in areas relating to rare books and manuscripts scholarship; demonstrated experience integrating rare books and manuscripts collections into formal curriculum and informal learning opportunities; experience working effectively and collaboratively with donors, collectors and scholars.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Preferred:</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> Prefer both degrees: MLS from an ALA accredited school, and Master’s degree in the humanities; ability to work with non-English languages and non-Roman alphabets preferred; knowledge of preservation procedures desirable; demonstrated experience in multiple facets of grant funded research, including leadership roles in projects that advance the field of rare books and manuscripts scholarship, as well as partnership roles in faculty and campus projects requiring collections access; grant writing experience. Familiarity with DACS, EAD, XML, MARC, and other standards and formats desirable.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">GENERAL INFORMATION: Washington University, located at the western edge of the city of St. Louis, is a medium-sized, independent, research university founded in 1853, and is internationally known for excellence in teaching and research and for the quality of its faculty and student body. The University libraries play an essential role in providing the support for these areas to the Washington University community. For more information, please visit the Washington University/Libraries’ web sites at www.wustl.edu and http://library.wustl.edu.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">EXCELLENT BENEFITS PACKAGE: 22 VACATION DAYS, TIAA-CREF, etc.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">APPLICATION INFORMATION: Applications must be submitted online at https://jobs.wustl.edu. Reference job #27157. For full consideration, attach a letter of application, resume, and the names of three references (including e-mail & phone number). Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>Employment eligibility verification required upon hire. Washington University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"></span></span>BCALA Job Announcementshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01697865262435623126noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5703045219987145166.post-75758711139092551212013-12-18T19:32:00.000-05:002014-01-29T18:14:03.600-05:00Archivist/Special Collections Librarian<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Fogler Library, University of Maine</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The University of Maine Library is seeking an Archivist/Special Collections Librarian to work in its Special Collections Department, the holdings of which constitute one of the major resources for research on Maine History. This is a 12-month, full-time position, with an excellent benefits package. The anticipated starting salary range is $40,461 - $45,000, depending on qualifications. Evening and weekend hours will be required. Further information is available at http://jobs.umaine.edu/blog/2013/12/13/archivistspecial-collections-librarian/#more-6341.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Responsibilities and Duties</b>: Processing archival collections; writing, editing, and reformatting archival finding aids and cataloging records; advising and instructing Special Collections’ users on available resources; contributing to digital library projects, exhibits, and outreach activities, and other duties as assigned.</span><br />
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<b style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Minimum Qualifications</b><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">: An ALA-accredited MLS, Master’s degree in Archives, or other appropriate field that included courses in Archives. Familiarity with archival descriptive standards. Experience processing archival collections, encoding finding aids in EAD, and preparing collection-level cataloging records. Ability to lift 30-50 pound boxes. Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, with a diverse staff and clientele. Must be eligible to accept employment in the United States. Appropriate background checks will be conducted.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Preferred Qualifications</b>: Knowledge of Maine History; experience providing public service; familiarity with new digital applications that could be used to enhance access to archival collections.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>To Apply</b>: Review of applications will begin January 6, 2014. To apply, send cover letter and resume, names and contact information for three references, and a copy of an archival finding aid that you have written to Karen Stewart, Office of the Dean of Libraries, 5729 Fogler Library, University of Maine, Orono, ME 04469-5729, fax: 207-581-1594, or email to Karen.Stewart@maine.edu.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The University of Maine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.</span>BCALA Job Announcementshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01697865262435623126noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5703045219987145166.post-60077274052551357322013-12-18T19:20:00.000-05:002014-01-29T18:14:03.570-05:00Online Instructional Design and Education Librarian<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">California State University, Northridge (CSUN): 12-month tenure-track position.
Minimum salary of $57,084 for Senior Assistant or $65,628 for Associate
Librarian with an excellent benefits package. Salary and rank are dependent on
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">CSUN is one of the largest of the 23 campuses in the CSU
system, serving a diverse population. The Oviatt Library seeks an energetic,
creative, and service orientated librarian to plan and create technology
enhanced instructional materials to increase embedded librarianship
efforts. Advanced degree in Instructional Technology or Education,
digital learning object creation, and 2-3 years professional reference and
instruction experience in an academic setting are preferred. See the complete
faculty position description here: <span style="color: windowtext; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;"><a href="http://www.csun.edu/facultyaffairs/openings/position/1433.pdf">http://www.csun.edu/facultyaffairs/openings/position/1433.pdf</a></span></span></div>
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Position is open until filled, but priority consideration will be given to
applications received by February 25, 2014.</span></div>
BCALA Job Announcementshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01697865262435623126noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5703045219987145166.post-91484872513907366702013-12-16T11:26:00.000-05:002014-01-29T18:14:03.636-05:00Head of Serials Cataloging<style>
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</style><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> The University of Georgia Libraries seeks a Head of
Serials Cataloging who will be responsible to the Head of the Cataloging
Department for the planning, coordination, and control of cataloging,
classification, and holdings information of serials in all languages, subjects,
and formats. This includes performing original and copy cataloging of
materials. Responsibilities also include supervision of two support staff and one
librarian, the Serials Cataloger. The Head of Serials Cataloging serves as a
resource person in the area of serials cataloging both within the Department
and in other areas of the Libraries. The
Head of Serials Cataloging also participates in the Cataloging Department
management group. The Serials Cataloging Section of the Cataloging
Department is comprised of the Head, one librarian, and two support staff
members. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">The UGA Libraries, with more than 4 million volumes, is ranked
among the nation’s best research libraries in ratings compiled by the
Association of Research Libraries.
The UGA Libraries participates in GIL, a statewide-interconnected
implementation of the Endeavor Voyager system. The UGA Libraries is a member of CONSER and participates in
NACO, SACO, and OCLC’s Enhance Program.
The Cataloging Department has 10 professional and 17 support staff
positions and catalogs over 30,000 books, serials, microforms, and nonprint
materials annually. The Serials
Cataloging Section accounts for over 1,500 new titles cataloged and
approximately 1,500 titles recataloged yearly.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">The UGA Libraries is located on the university's main
campus in Athens, Georgia, and its facilities include the Main Library, Science
Library, Zell B. Miller Learning Center, Map and Government Information
Library, Repository and Special Collections Libraries. Perennially rated as one of the
nation's top college towns, Athens offers a vibrant place to work and
live. With Atlanta 70 miles to the
west, Athens offers good proximity to the city while maintaining a small-town
culture and feel. The favorable
climate supports an eco-friendly campus, and UGA is currently undergoing a
major multi-step plan to convert much of the campus into pedestrian friendly
green space. Information about
Athens: <a href="http://www.libs.uga.edu/athens/">http://www.libs.uga.edu/athens/</a>. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><b>DUTIES AND
RESPONSIBILITIES:</b></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">*Maintains Section staffing by training, supervising, and
evaluating one FTE librarian, two support staff, plus student assistants in the
policies and procedures of serials cataloging and holdings.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">*Maintains production and workflow by establishing
priorities, planning staffing levels, coordinating the activities, and
arranging for the efficient movement of materials through Serials Cataloging.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">*Provides an index to the Libraries’ collections, by
performing original cataloging of serials and periodicals in print or
remotely-accessible electronic form for the Main, Science, and branch
libraries. Original and complex cataloging is done
using Library of Congress classification and subject headings.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">*Contribute to the supply of cataloging copy available to
the library community by correcting and updating OCLC master bibliographic
records for serials as part of the CONSER authentication process.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">*Promote consistent and precise retrieval of
bibliographic records by establishing name authority records as part of NACO as
well as by proposing changes in LCSH and LCC to LC’s Cooperative Subject
Cataloging programs.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">*Contribute to the efficient processing and uniform
understanding of serials by serving as a resource by advising libraries staff
and staff from other libraries about serials cataloging policies and
procedures.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Maintain the quality of local and national cataloging by
staying current with national and international trends in bibliographic
control, especially as they relate to serials.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Pursue meaningful bibliographic control and advocate
continuous improvement in library service by taking part in the Cataloging
Department’s policy-making process.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Participate in general library administration by serving
on Section Heads and other committees as assigned.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Represent the Libraries through active participation in
professional organizations on the state, regional, or national level.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Maintain awareness and act upon changes and needs in the
organization by assuming other similar duties and responsibilities.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><b>QUALIFICATONS:</b></span></span></div>
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Qualifications:</b></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">ALA-accredited MLS; Three years professional serials cataloging
experience; Supervisory experience; OCLC experience;<span style="color: red;"> </span>Knowledge
of AACR2, Library of Congress classification and subject headings, USMARC
format, and contemporary cataloging rules; Familiarity with RDA; Ability to
work with broad range of subjects and languages; Effective oral and written
communication skills; Ability to establish and maintain effective working
relationships; Flexibility in adapting to changing departmental and
organizational priorities.</span></span></div>
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Qualifications:</b></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">CONSER experience preferred; Strong interest in academic
or research librarianship desired; Knowledge of other automated systems
applicable to technical services (and especially serials control) desired.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><b>SALARY AND BENEFITS: Annual Salary: </b>Minimum $46,000; commensurate with experience. UGA librarians are non-tenured
faculty members. UGA offers an attractive benefits program including a choice
of health and retirement plans, dental plan, vision plan, tuition remission,
paid relocation, 21 days annual leave, 12 days sick leave, and 12 paid
holidays.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><b>APPLICATION
PROCEDURE</b>: Qualified
applicants who wish to be considered for this position should send via email
their letters of applic<a href="http://www.blogger.com/null" name="_GoBack"></a>ation, complete resumes, and the
names, addresses, e-mail addresses, and phone numbers of three professional
references by <b>Monday, January 13, 2014,</b>
to: Jan D. Hudson, Human Resources Manager, University of Georgia Libraries,
Athens, Georgia 30602-1641 at <a href="mailto:libjobs@uga.edu">libjobs@uga.edu</a></span></span>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">The University of Georgia and the UGA Libraries have a
strong commitment to achieving diversity among its faculty and staff. We are
particularly interested in receiving applications from members of
underrepresented groups and strongly encourage persons of color to apply for
these positions. The University of
Georgia is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. </span></span></div>
BCALA Job Announcementshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01697865262435623126noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5703045219987145166.post-74067077226323024002013-12-16T10:39:00.002-05:002014-01-29T18:14:03.593-05:00Director Of Scholarly Resources And Collection Services<style>
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forward-looking, and effective leader to serve in the newly developed position
of Director of Scholarly Resources and Collection Services. The successful candidate for this
position will have a clear vision of the changing landscape of library
collections and scholarly communication, and will be committed to leadership in
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">The Director of Scholarly Resources and Collection Services
has responsibility for leading and administering collection development and
collection services, and overseeing scholarly communications at the Western
Washington University Libraries. In this highly visible position, the Director
provides leadership for the selection and management of collections, including
oversight for the resource access budget, cataloging, acquisitions, ILL,
circulation, and scholarly communication. Drawing from the expertise and support of faculty and staff
throughout the organization, the Director supervises the Institutional
Repository and open access publishing. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Please click on link to see full job description, required
and preferred qualifications, and application instructions: <a href="https://jobs.wwu.edu/JobPosting.aspx?JPID=4994"><span style="color: windowtext; text-decoration: none;">https://jobs.wwu.edu/JobPosting.aspx?JPID=4994</span></a> </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">WWU is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer,
committed to assembling a diverse, broadly trained faculty and staff. Women, minorities, persons with
disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. For disability accommodation, call (360) 640-3774 or (360)
650-7696 (TTY). </span></span><a href="http://www.blogger.com/null" name="_GoBack"></a></div>
BCALA Job Announcementshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01697865262435623126noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5703045219987145166.post-64544680977337028462013-12-16T10:26:00.000-05:002014-01-29T18:14:03.576-05:00Digital Resources Archivist <p>The Digital Collections and Archives (DCA) supports the teaching and research mission of Tufts University by ensuring the enduring preservation and accessibility of the university’s permanently valuable records and collections. The DCA assists departments, faculty, and staff in managing records and other assets. The DCA collaborates with members of the Tufts community and others to develop tools to discover and access collections to support teaching, research, and administrative needs. </p> <br /> <p>The Digital Resources Archivist is a member of the Digital Collections and Archives, a central university library which manages permanent archival collections as well as providing services for digital curation and preservation. In conjunction with Tufts Technology Services (TTS), the DCA manages and provides technical and policy direction for the Tufts Digital Library. The Digital Resources Archivist is responsible for oversight of ingest, modification, and indexing processes in the Tufts Digital Library as well as programming tools in support of these processes; helping to set policies, priorities, and best practices for the creation and management of digital objects; serving as a knowledge resource for the DCA and its constituents on rapidly changing standards and practices for digital object creation and management; and coordinating development and maintenance activities for the Tufts Digital Library with TTS, including systems administration, database, and website management. Works closely with staff in other libraries to enable participation in the Tufts Digital Library, including providing training, education, and support.</p>
<p><strong>Basic Requirements:</strong></p> <ul> <li>2-4 years of related experience</li> <li>ALA accredited MLS with a concentration in archives management.</li> <li>Knowledge of XML, HTML, databases, XSLT, Perl, Python. Experience with XML and related technologies, TEI, EAD, Perl, Unix shell scripting, Ruby on Rails; knowledge of linked open data issues and the semantic web. Experience with Solaris and Linux systems administration, especially Apache configuration and MySQL.</li> <li>Ability to articulate highly technical concepts and requirements to a variety of audiences.</li> <li>Experience in creating and providing access to research and scholarly materials in digital form.</li> <li>Experience in digital preservation planning and workflow management</li> <li>Expertise in digital repository management (Fedora Commons strongly desired), metadata standards, and digital object modeling</li> </ul> <br /> <p><strong>Preferred Qualifications:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Archives training and experience strongly desired.</li> </ul> <p><br /><em>Tufts University is an AA/EO employer and actively seeks candidates from diverse backgrounds.</em></p>
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BCALA Job Announcementshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01697865262435623126noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5703045219987145166.post-29814131120114878922013-12-11T11:27:00.000-05:002014-01-29T18:14:03.535-05:00Assistant Professor / Systems and User Experience Librarian<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">The Kraemer Family Library at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) seeks applications from energetic, innovative librarians for its newly created position, Systems and User Experience Librarian. As a member of the Web Services and Emerging Technology team, this position plays an integral role in administrating the integrated library system (ILS) and supporting other library web services with an emphasis on ensuring functional and accessible end-user design. Other specific responsibilities include enhancing and promoting the online library catalog and other discovery tools, conducting usability testing, exploring new and emerging technologies for improving library services, and training library faculty and staff on catalog enhancements and new technologies. This tenure track position also includes general reference desk duties, library instruction, collection development and liaison duties with selected academic departments, participation in library policy formulation, university and professional service, and research and creative work.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="color: black;"><b>Appointment and Salary</b>: </span>The successful candidate for this position will be appointed as a full-time (12 month) tenure-track faculty member. Depending upon professional experience, demonstrated accomplishments in scholarly activity, creative work and service, initial appointment may be at the Instructor or Assistant Professor level. Salary range is $43,000 - $55,000, depending upon qualifications.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Questions may be directed to Jayne Lloyd, Assistant to the Dean, at <a href="http://www.uccs.edu/~library/info/jlloyd@uccs.edu">jlloyd@uccs.edu</a>. The candidate selected for this position must be able to meet eligibility requirements to work in the U.S. at the time the appointment is scheduled to begin. The University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) is committed to diversity and equality in education and employment and actively encourages applications from women, persons of color, and members of underrepresented groups. In addition, UCCS is committed to providing a safe and productive learning and living community. To achieve this goal, UCCS conducts background investigations for all final applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include reference checks, a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial and/or motor vehicle history.</span></span>BCALA Job Announcementshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01697865262435623126noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5703045219987145166.post-24294526094572592622013-12-10T07:12:00.000-05:002014-01-29T18:14:03.528-05:00Special Collections Librarian And University Archivist<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">This leadership position provides vision, oversight and coordination of all aspects of the Special Collections and University Archives unit in the Perry Library, including services, operations, programs, and supervision of 1 FTE and several student assistants and interns. The Special Collections Librarian and University Archivist actively engages in donor development and cultivation, participates in outreach and instructional activities, and collaborates with multiple library/campus departments and teams. The librarian also participates in local and state preservation projects such as DOVE (Desegregation of Virginia Education).</span></span><br />
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<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">A master’s degree from an American Library Association accredited program </span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Excellent written, interpersonal, communication, analytical and project management skills </span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Knowledge of current trends and issues in special collections, archives, conservation and preservation </span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Knowledge of technological applications in digital library development as related to special collections and archives such as automated archival collection management systems, imaging, database management, and Web applications publishing </span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Progressively responsible experience in library special collections or archives </span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Experience with arranging and describing archival collections and applying archival processing standards</span></span></li>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Preferred:</span></span><br />
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<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Supervisory experience </span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Experience with digital library development in the context of special collections and archives </span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Experience with standards based on non-MARC metadata schemas such as Dublin Core, MODS, METS, EAD, and other library and archival description and content standards </span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Experience with working with donors </span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Experience with collection development </span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Experience with providing library service </span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Excellent presentation/instruction skills</span></span></li>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">SALARY AND BENEFITS: Minimum $55,000. Excellent benefits package.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Screening of applicants will begin January 31, 2014 and continue until the position is filled. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">CONTACT: Send a letter of application, resume, and the names, addresses, telephone numbers and e-mail addresses of three professional references to: Nicole Justice, Search Committee for Special Collections Librarian and University Archivist, Perry Library, Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA 23529-0256 njustice@odu.edu, (757) 683-4141.</span></span><br />
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<i><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Old Dominion University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and requires compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.</span></span></i></div>
BCALA Job Announcementshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01697865262435623126noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5703045219987145166.post-40457580185017385392013-12-09T21:00:00.000-05:002014-01-29T18:14:03.555-05:00Coordinator of Medical Library Programs<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">The University of California, Riverside Libraries seeks a dynamic, experienced, and forward-thinking Coordinator of Medical Library Programs to partner with the faculty of the recently-opened School of Medicine.</span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">The last date to apply is January 27, 2014. For more information and to apply: <a href="https://aprecruit.ucr.edu/apply/JPF00080"><span style="color: windowtext; text-decoration: none;">https://aprecruit.ucr.edu/apply/JPF00080</span></a><a href="http://www.blogger.com/null" name="_GoBack"></a>. AA/EOE</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">The University of California,
Riverside Libraries seeks a creative and energetic Bio- and Chemical
Engineering Librarian to liaise with engineering faculty and participate in
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BCALA Job Announcementshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01697865262435623126noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5703045219987145166.post-82189449908387970322013-12-09T20:43:00.000-05:002014-01-29T18:14:03.620-05:00Scholarly Communications Librarian<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Western Washington University Libraries seeks an innovative, forward-looking librarian who will build and promote the Institutional Repository (IR), as well as further scholarly communication as a strategic priority for Western Libraries. Reporting to the Director of Scholarly Resources and Collection Services, this is a 12 month, tenure track faculty appointment.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">The Scholarly Communications Librarian has responsibility for developing and implementing the Libraries’ scholarly communications programs and initiatives. This person will manage the daily operations of the IR as well as create and update IR policies on campus, and will develop education and outreach related to all scholarly communication on campus. The ideal candidate will have a background and experience in scholarly communications and copyright issues.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Please click on link to see full job description, required and preferred qualifications, and application instructions: <a href="https://jobs.wwu.edu/JobPosting.aspx?JPID=4987">https://jobs.wwu.edu/JobPosting.aspx?JPID=4987</a> </span></span><br />
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