Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor – Multiple Positions

College of Information Studies “The iSchool” – University of Maryland/College Park

Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor – Multiple Positions

September 14, 2010

DescriptionThe iSchool at the University of Maryland College Park invites highly qualified individuals to apply for multiple tenured or tenure-track faculty positions in an environment in which research and teaching share the highest priority., colleagues offer and expect collaboration in all phases of academic life, and rich resources support research and teaching. We seek individuals with dynamic research programs that will complement our existing research strengths. We invite these outstanding individuals to join a faculty who engage in a broad scope of research with the shared theme of information, technology, and people.

The ideal candidates will:

·         Lead and conduct cutting edge, high impact research that shapes the information field;

·         Demonstrate the potential for exemplary and innovative teaching within one or more of our educational programs;

·         Exhibit evidence of relevant and effective professional service; and

·         Work comfortably within an interdisciplinary environment within the iSchool, University, and broader community.

The iSchool enrolls over 500 students in four degree programs: Ph.D., a Master of Library Science (MLS), a Master of Information Management (MIM), and a new Master of Human Computer Interaction (HCI). The iSchool is home to nationally ranked programs in Archives and Records Management and School Library Media and is known internationally for its vibrant program of interdisciplinary research in information access, retrieval, and use; digital libraries; information policy; information and diverse populations; information seeking and use in electronic environments; interface design; cloud computing; health information/health information technology; and social media technologies. Faculty members conduct individual and collaborative research with partners on campus and beyond; several hold appointments and other affiliations in Computer Science, Education, English, Institute for Advanced Computing Studies, and Applied Mathematics & Statistics, and Scientific Computation.

Areas of particular interest include:

·         Academic, Public, School, or Special Libraries ·         Archives, Records Management, Digital Curation, & Preservation

·         Information Organization ·         Knowledge Management ·         Digital Libraries

Highly qualified individuals with other areas of expertise relevant to the iSchool also are encouraged to apply. These are 9-month tenure-track or tenured appointments, with opportunities for grant-funded summer research and/or summer teaching.  Salary and benefits are competitive based upon qualifications and experience.

Qualifications. Ph.D. or equivalent degree in a related area; demonstrated record of research accomplishments or demonstrated potential for research excellence as appropriate to rank; demonstrated record of attracting outside funding or demonstrated potential for attracting funding as appropriate to rank; and evidence of effective and innovative teaching.

Application Submission.   For best consideration, submit application by November 15, 2010.  Send application materials, including a CV, a letter of interest that clearly describes your primary area(s) of expertise and the specific contributions that you would make to the iSchool, and separate statements that outline your research and teaching interests, by email to ischool_assistant@umd.edu for the assistant professor positions and to ischool_senior@umd.edu for the senior level position.  All applications will be acknowledged electronically within 3 business days; however, it is the responsibility of the applicant to make sure that the materials were received. More information on the iSchool is available at ischool.umd.edu.

The University of Maryland is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

Science Liaison Librarian: Agricultural and Biological Sciences

This tenure-track faculty position is the primary liaison between the Colorado State University Libraries and the selected departments of the College of Agricultural Sciences, and of the College of Natural Sciences.  It is in the College Liaisons unit of the Scholarly Communications Division and reports to the Coordinator, College Liaisons.

The Colorado State University Libraries is a technologically sophisticated environment designed around an Information Commons concept with extensive electronic resources and services.  The Libraries has recently reorganized and is aligned with campus Academic Computing.  The Vice President for Information Technology is also the Dean of Libraries.  CSU is making a strong and strategic investment to ensure a vital role for our academic libraries that meets the needs of the institution now and in the future. This position presents exciting opportunities for a librarian who is innovative, flexible and adaptable in a rapidly changing environment, technologically literate, and interested in exploring new options for providing proactive services.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

This tenure-track faculty position is responsible for developing, implementing and assessing effective subject-based instructional programs and research services for students, faculty, researchers, and administrators in the assigned departments.

This assignment includes collection development and faculty liaison responsibilities for academic departments with an emphasis on expanding access to digital resources.

This position serves as the liaison to the academic departments of Agricultural and Resource Economics, Bioagricultural Sciences and Pest Management, Horticulture and Landscape Architecture, Soil and Crop Sciences, the Colorado State University Extension, and the Agricultural Experimentation Station within the College of Agricultural Sciences; and as liaison to the academic departments of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, and Biology within the College of Natural Sciences.  Liaison Librarians at Colorado State University work collaboratively as a group to increase visibility of library services at the college level.  Collaborating with academic faculty in the design of innovative library and classroom instruction and creating expanded programs for library services is emphasized. Outreach activities to the campus are a major emphasis for college liaisons, and this position involves working closely with a variety of campus constituencies to promote research services, digital projects, institutional repositories, and grant activities.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required:  Graduate degree in library science from an ALA-accredited degree program.  Experience working with scientific resources; demonstrated public service or customer service experience; excellent oral and written communication skills; knowledge of and the ability to learn and adapt to new technologies for libraries; experience or interest in exploring innovative options for new services; experience working effectively in a team or collaborative environment as well as managing priorities and projects independently; excellent presentation skills; and ability to meet tenure and promotion requirements.

Preferred: Degree major or minor in a science area; instruction experience; research/reference services experience, experience with databases, collections, and other information resources in the agricultural or biological sciences; experience with the application of technology in libraries; experience working cooperatively and effectively with library constituents.

RANK AND SALARY:  Faculty status and responsibilities. Twelve-month tenure-track appointment with contract reviewed annually until tenure is granted.  Rank is dependent upon qualifications. Insurance benefits are available.  Faculty may select from several options for medical, dental, life, and personal disability insurance, as well as retirement plans.  Full-time faculty earn 24 days of vacation and 15 days of sick leave annually.  Optional deferred compensation.  Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications.

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

TO APPLY:  To apply, send a letter of application addressing your qualifications for the position, plus a current resume, and the names and contact information for three professional references, to Sande Slack, Colorado State University Libraries, Fort Collins, CO 80523-1019, or by e-mail to sande.slack@colostate.edu.  Application and nominations will be considered until the position is filled; however, to ensure full consideration, application materials must be received by November 1, 2010, at 5:00pm.  The search may be extended if a suitable candidate is not identified.

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

Colorado State University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and complies with all Federal and State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding affirmative action requirements in all programs.  The Office of Equal Opportunity is located in 101 Student Services Building.  In order to assist Colorado State University in meeting its affirmative action responsibilities, ethnic minorities, women, and other protected class members are encouraged to apply and to so identify themselves.

Systems/Emerging Technologies Librarian

Systems/Emerging Technologies Librarian – Wesleyan University, Middletown,  CT  

Reporting to the University Librarian, this position provides dynamic leadership in the design, implementation and maintenance of user-centered library technology services at Wesleyan University Library and in the CTW Consortium, with partners Connecticut College and Trinity College. The person in this position will work collaboratively with a variety of library, campus, consortial and other partners to maintain and upgrade existing library systems and to develop new applications.

Responsibilities:

Leads library systems and technology initiatives:

Keeps current on emerging technologies and library processes, developing new applications to enhance services.  Works collaboratively with library and ITS staff, other campus constituencies, and CTW consortial partners to explore promising ideas.

Leads projects to design and implement new library systems and applications.

Designs and implements enhanced library services and processes using new technologies.

Finds effective ways to integrate existing library systems with third party publications and services such as those provided by Google, OCLC and others.

Maintains and supports existing library systems and technology:

Leads the continuing development of WesScholar, Wesleyan's online archive of University-related content.

Coordinates and oversees the maintenance, repair, and upgrade of library and CTW consortial online systems (including Voyager, SerialsSolutions, EZProxy, ERES, Illiad, ARIEL, and Digital Commons).

Extracts needed data from library systems, producing statistical reports for a variety of purposes.

Supervises the Information Services Technician, who evaluates, replaces and maintains library hardware, performs data loads of bibliographic and other records, troubleshoots staff computer problems, and oversees student technology consultants in the Olin Library Information Commons.  

Collaborates with campus, consortial and professional partners:

Serves as liaison to ITS and other on-campus constituencies to automate and troubleshoot data sharing, and evaluate and implement new campus systems.

Participates in providing core library services such as reference, collection development and library instruction.

Participates in University initiatives and committees, particularly those concerning technology, informatics and content management.

Chairs the CTW Consortium OpComm Committee, which works with the CTW Library Directors to determine future directions in consortial system development.

Acts as contact to such off-campus partners as library automation vendors, Oberlin Group peers, open access programmers, and others.

Participates in professional activities at regional and national levels.

First consideration will be given to applications submitted by October 19,2010.

Position to be filled by February 1, 2011.

Minimum Qualifications:

MLS degree from an accredited library school and 3-5 years experience working in an academic library. Project management experience and demonstrated success in working collaboratively with a variety of constituencies. Detailed understanding of MARC and other metadata schemas.  Experience managing integrated library systems, preferably Voyager or another Oracle/Unix-based system, including reporting tools.  Demonstrated knowledge of codes, standards and rules used to organize data in library systems, and familiarity with internal library operations and workflows. Demonstrated experience with Oracle SQL, UNIX/Linux, XML, XSLT, and scripting languages such as PHP, JavaScript, and PERL.  Record of regional or national professional engagement.

Preferred Qualifications:

A minimum of one year's experience doing reference work in an academic library. Participation in the development of an institutional repository or other digital content management system. Familiarity with open source applications (for example, VuFind) for use in libraries.  Experience in a culturally diverse liberal arts institution. Experience preparing successful grant proposals and coordinating grant-funded projects.

For more information and to apply for this position, go to:
careers.wesleyan.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=51289 

Sciences Librarian

Grand Valley State University Libraries seeks energetic and collegial applicants for a liaison-librarian position. This tenure-track position, located at GVSU's Allendale campus, serves the university's growing undergraduate and graduate natural science programs and is a 12-month appointment. An ALA-accredited MLIS, exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, ability to work in a team environment, and a strong commitment to public service are required for this position. 

Applications from entry-level candidates will be considered. Salary range is commensurate with experience. GVSU librarians enjoy a comprehensive benefit package, including support for professional development. 

A complete position description, as well as required qualifications and application information, can be found at www.gvsujobs.org. Review of applications begins September 27. Grand Valley State University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity institution. 

Grand Valley State University is a public four-year comprehensive university located in west Michigan with campuses in Allendale, Grand Rapids, and Holland, plus centers in Muskegon and Traverse City. The University attracts more than 24,000 students with high quality programs and state-of-the-art facilities. The greater Grand Rapids metropolitan area has a population of over one million, is rich in cultural amenities, and in easy driving distance of superb summer and winter recreational venues.  

Cataloging and Metadata Librarian

The University Library seeks a collegial, committed, and energetic librarian to provide leadership and guidance in developing, delivering, maintaining and assessing the library’s cataloging and metadata services.

The Cataloging and Metadata Librarian coordinates the cataloging of library materials, regardless of format, including monographs, continuing resources, media, maps, ETDs and special collections. The successful candidate will work closely with staff to evaluate and document policies, procedures and efficient workflows for cataloging, database maintenance and non-MARC metadata creation within the department; and, work with Digital Library Services and other departments to establish relevant metadata policies, procedures and workflows for digital projects. As a faculty member, the Cataloging and Metadata Librarian will perform administrative duties and participate in university and professional activities, including research, publication, planning and decision making processes for the department and library.

The Cataloging and Metadata Librarian reports to the Head of Technical Services.

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

Qualifications:

Required:

·         ALA-accredited Master’s degree in Library and/or Information Science

·         Experience working in an academic library

·         Experience with MARC, AACR2R, LCSH, LC Classification and OCLC Connexion

·         Knowledge of various non-MARC metadata formats, such as Dublin Core, EAD, Mets and MODS

·         Excellent oral, written and interpersonal skills

·         Commitment to providing user-oriented services

·         Ability to pass a background check

Preferred:

·         Reading knowledge of one or more non-English Western European languages

Salary and Rank:

Minimum salary of $44,000 for 12 months.  Salary commensurate with the candidate’s education and experience.  Appointment at a faculty rank, on a contract renewal basis.

 

Submit a cover letter addressing the above qualifications; resume; name, address and phone number of three references, including immediate supervisor.  Review of materials will begin October 11, 2010 and continue until the position is filled.  Send materials to:

Human Resources Coordinator

University Library

Georgia State University

100 Decatur Street, SE, Atlanta, GA  30303-3202

(404) 413-2700

liblao@gsu.edu

Service Quality Librarian

Kansas State University is conducting a search for the position of Service Quality Librarian at K-State Libraries.  MLS required.  For a complete position description and application procedures visit our website:  www.lib.k-state.edu/jobs.  EOE. Background check required.