Senior Subject Specialist

 

St. Louis Public Library has an opening for a Sr. Subject Specialist.  Candidates must have an MLS from ALA accredited library school and at least 3 years of progressively responsible experience in archives, rare books and manuscripts, or special collections.  The person filling this position will be responsible for the acquisitions, processing, finding aids, conservation and preservation of the materials in the Special Collections Department.  Will also be responsible for the St. Louis Room, opening with the renovation of Central Library, which will be a combination of the St. Louis Area Studies Center, St. Louis Information Center and other St. Louis related materials from various collections in Central Library.  Will supervise 3 fulltime employees and also work closely with the Manager of Electronic Collections in the digitization and description of significant parts of the collection.  Must be able to plan, develop, and execute exhibits and programs related to collections.  Will be responsible for community outreach and the development of partnerships that benefit the St. Louis Public Library.

St. Louis Public Library offers a comprehensive benefits package.  Interested candidates should forward a resume or application to:

St. Louis Public Library

Human Resources

1415 Olive Street

St. Louis, MO  63103

Fax: 314-539-0335

Email: employment@slpl.org

EOE

Librarian/Assistant or Associate Professor

Librarian/Assistant or Associate Professor

Albertsons Library, Boise State University

AA-0020-01

Albertsons Library, Boise State University, invites applications for a full-time 12-month, tenure-track Access Services Librarian/Assistant or Associate Professor position. Access Services includes the areas of: circulation, reserves, document delivery, stacks maintenance, and facilities management. This experienced and innovative librarian works independently, and with other unit managers, to explore new models of access, incorporate emerging technology, analyze workflows, and provide services that are responsive to the information needs of the University in a fast paced and rapidly changing environment. The Access Services Librarian reports to the Associate Dean.

Responsibilities include:

·         coordinating, communicating, and serving as primary source of information to patrons and staff regarding access services policies and procedures

·         developing close working relationships with the campus community to ensure prompt and efficient access to the Library's services and resources

·         designing innovative outreach activities to advance the positive public image of the Library;

·         managing daily unit operations

·         participating in complex projects in a team environment in alignment with Library and University goals

·         supervising up to 8 staff and 45 student assistants

·         strategically plans and oversees the use and up-keep of Library facilities

·         is a member of the ILS management team

·         serving as point of contact with the University for integrating library data into the PeopleSoft System

·         serving as liaison to one or more subject areas

·         participating in the week-day reference desk rotation

The successful candidate will have excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills, a strong commitment to excellent customer service, initiative, flexibility, attention to detail, high productivity, and creativity. They will be expected to meet all the library faculty requirements for tenure and promotion.

Minimum qualifications:

·         masters degree from an ALA-accredited Library and Information Science program

·         minimum 3 years of professional experience

·         commitment to diversity

·         successfully demonstrated supervision and leadership skills

·         project management experience

Preferred qualifications:

·         experience in Access Services

·         knowledge of current trends and issues in mobile and Web 2.0 technologies

                       

Salary and benefits:  Salary based on qualifications.  Minimum $44,000 with a comprehensive benefit package.  This is a full-time (1.0 FTE), 12-month, tenure-track position with faculty status and academic rank.  Appointment is anticipated at the Assistant Professor rank, but candidates with additional experience may be considered for an appointment at the rank of Associate Professor.

If  interested in this position:  Please email your resume, letter of application, and the names, addresses, and phone numbers of three professional references to Jaque Johnson at jjohnson@boisestate.edu, Search #AA-0020-01  (email submissions preferred) or mail to:

Jaque Johnson

Boise State University

Search # AA-0014-01

1910 University Dr.

Boise, ID  83725-1430

Review of submitted applications will begin August 8, 2011. Applications received after this date may be considered if the position is not filled from the initial applicant pool. 

About Albertsons Library:  http://library.boisestate.edu

About Boise State University:  http://www.boisestate.edu/

About the City of Boise:  http://www.boisechamber.org/

As of August 17, 2009, Boise State University is a smoke free campus.

Boise State University is strongly committed to achieving excellence through cultural diversity. The University actively encourages applications and nominations of women, persons of color, and members of other underrepresented groups. EEO/AA Institution, Veterans preference.

Editor and Publisher, American Libraries

American Library Association

Editor and Publisher, American Libraries

American Libraries, at http://americanlibrariesmagazine.org, one of five imprints in the Publishing Department of the American Library Association (ALA), seeks a publishing professional to provide strategic direction in the fulfillment of editorial, production, marketing, and advertising functions for a suite of print and digital media that currently includes the member magazine, American Libraries, an e-newsletter (AL Direct), the American Libraries website, AL Focus (videos and photo galleries), and emerging digital content.  The Editor and Publisher manages a staff of 7; develops the operating budget (P&L), and supervises staff tasked with producing the magazine. 

The Editor and Publisher develops and maintains a strategic plan to align the publications with current trends and keep them competitive, maintains relevance and quality of editorial content, ensures timely distribution, reinforces reader satisfaction and member dedication, and maximizes advertising revenue through collaboration with marketing and ad sales. The position reports to the Associate Executive Director and Head of the Publishing Department.

Requirements:  Minimum of 15 years in publishing with 5 years of  management experience in both print and online publishing; strong writing and editing skills; and an understanding of the challenges and concerns of library professionals.  Must be able to foster a team environment and work collaboratively with a wide range of ALA staff, members, columnists, writers, vendors, and suppliers.  Relevant bachelor’s degree (e.g., journalism, liberal arts); MLS a plus.

Salary:  Negotiable from $87,000; based on experience.

Closing Date:  July 30, 2011 or until position is filled.

The American Library Association benefit package includes health and dental insurance, generous vacation program, and a tax-deferred retirement plan.

For consideration submit a letter of application, resume and three references to:  

                                                American Library Association

                                                Human Resources Department

                                                Ref:  AL

                                                50 E. Huron Street

                                                Chicago, IL 60611

                                                Fax:  312.280-5270

                                                Email:  cvivian@ala.org

                                                OR submit information online at:

http://www.ala.org/ala/educationcareers/employment/index.cfm

The American Library Association is an affirmative action, equal-opportunity employer.

Metadata Librarian

Metadata Librarian

The University of Virginia Library seeks a Metadata Librarian for Cataloging and Metadata Services.  The University of Virginia Library is place of infinite possibility! We are growing and planning for our future. We are looking for high energy, innovative professionals with integrity and a strong work ethic. We seek individuals who are not afraid of taking risk and have the proven ability and/or potential to get positive results, manage change, and collaborate with others effectively. We want creative professionals who possess a keen and deep understanding of what it takes to continuously improve and maintain a major academic research library.

We are seeking an individual who can provide metadata expertise and serve as the primary resource on non-MARC metadata design, structure and standards for the Library, as well as the larger university community. The incumbent will establish, document and maintain metadata policies, as appropriate; coordinates the translation of metadata between formats and participate in the integration of metadata from a variety of sources for search and display. This individual will also collaborate in the design and implementation of projects, workflows, and training involving non-MARC metadata, and create, edit, and manipulate metadata for resource description in the digital repository, library catalog, and other resources.

Qualifications:

Education: Master's Degree in Library/Information science or other Master's degree.

Required: At least two years of practical experience with non-MARC metadata in a library environment. Demonstrated experience with multiple relevant XML-based standards (e.g. Dublin Core, MODS, VRA Core, METS, PREMIS). Demonstrated leadership or project management experience in a work setting. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across groups to achieve objectives. Excellent written and oral communication skills.  Excellent interpersonal skills.  Preferred:  Knowledge of digital repository systems. Demonstrated experience in the transformation of XML documents using XSLT. Knowledge of linked data and semantic web concepts. Knowledge of current cataloging rules, standards and Library of Congress subject headings.

Salary and Benefits:  Competitive depending on qualifications. This position has general faculty status with excellent benefits, including 22 days of vacation and TIAA/CREF and other retirement plans. You have the ability to understand how metadata is mapped and transformed as it travels between discovery, delivery and decision support systems.

To Apply: Review of applications will begin on July 1, 2011 and will continue until the position is filled. Applicants must apply through the University of Virginia online employment website at https://jobs.virginia.edu/

Search by posting number 0607806, complete application, and attach cover letter and resume, with contact information for three current, professional references.

For assistance with this process contact Al Sapienza, Director Organizational Development at (434) 243-8636.

Apply Here: http://www.click2apply.net/n5r248c

The University of Virginia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer strongly committed to achieving excellence through cultural diversity.

The University actively encourages applications and nominations from members of underrepresented groups.

Curator, Modern Literature Collection/Manuscripts

The Special Collections of Washington University Libraries in St. Louis is seeking a dynamic, creative, collaborative, service-oriented individual to serve as Curator, Modern Literature Collection/Manuscripts.  The Special Collections Department is made up of five units (Rare Books, Manuscripts, University Archives, Film and Media Archive, and Modern Graphic History Library) and is a partner in founding the Program for the Illustrated Book, including a printing studio, with the School of Art.  Collaborative efforts with University faculty are a high priority.  The Manuscript unit houses an extensive collection of manuscripts of more than 75 major British and American writers of the 19^th and 20^th centuries.  Of particular note in the modern literature collection are collections for Samuel Beckett, James Merrill, May Swenson, and William Gaddis, and St. Louis authors Howard Nemerov, William Gass, Stanley Elkin, Donald Finkel, Mona Van Duyn, and John N. Morris.  The URL for the department web site is: http://library.wustl.edu/units/spec

Responsibilities: The curator is responsible for building, promoting, and administering the Modern Literature and Manuscript Collections. The curator maintains existing research collections and adds new collections; oversees the creation of finding aids; develops learning and research resources appropriate to the collections; works with faculty, students, and outside researchers; prepares exhibitions; participates in digital projects; and other activities related to outreach. Supervises a full time library assistant and student workers.

Education qualifications: A Master’s degree is required, either MLS from an ALA accredited school or MA in English or Comparative Literature; prefer both.  Subject expertise in contemporary American and British literature.  Evidence of written and oral communication skills.

Experience: Minimum 1 year relevant professional experience required.  Manuscript reference experience preferred.  Collection development experience preferred.  Knowledge of manuscript cataloging procedures preferred.  Experience with DACS, EAD, XML, MARC-AMC, and other relevant formats and standards is desirable.  Familiarity with rare book and manuscript trade preferred.

For information on how to apply, see: https://jobs.wustl.edu/.  The job code number is 22084.

Review of applications will begin July 11.  Employment eligibility verification required upon hire.  Washington University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer.

Head Librarian, Acquisitions Services

Head Librarian, Acquisitions Services

Perry Castañeda Library – University of Texas Libraries

The University of Texas at Austin

The Head Librarian, Acquisitions Services, serves as a member of the management team within the Technical Services division of the UT Libraries, The University of Texas at Austin.  This position oversees the unit’s staff and coordinates the daily operations and processing phases of acquisitions of resources. The position reports to the Associate Director for Technical Services, The University of Texas Libraries.  Working hours are Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm or as arranged with the supervisor for a total of 40 hours per week.

In detail, the responsibilities are to:

• Provide administrative oversight of all acquisitions staff, processes, and accompanying fiscal responsibilities for acquisition of resources.
• Provide leadership and expertise including management and coordination of acquisitions functions.
• Review, negotiate and troubleshoots licenses in conjunction with UT Purchasing Office.
• Communicate with external providers, including publishers, vendors, content providers and technology suppliers.
• Serve as a resource person to the rest of the UT Libraries on acquisitions related functions.
• Seek and identify new approaches to management, organization and delivery of content resources.
• Coordinate and oversee the SFX openURL resolver, the Serials Solutions ERM (Resource Manager), and the Innovative Interface’s Millennium acquisitions and serials modules.
• Directly supervise 2 full-time professional staff and 2 full-time paraprofessional staff; and indirectly supervise 16 support staff plus student workers.

Required Qualifications: 

MLS from an ALA accredited graduate program.  A minimum of three years of professional level acquisitions and/or selection experience in an academic or research library.  Familiarity with licensing and copyright issues.  Knowledge of e-resource management tools, trends and practices.

Experience working with a variety of library vendors and knowledge of library industry acquisitions practices. Experience working with an integrated library system’s acquisitions and serials modules. 

Experience directing and assessing the work of others in a supervisory role.  Demonstrated leadership potential. Demonstrated sound judgment and decision making skills.  Demonstrated experience establishing priorities, meeting deadlines, and organizing work effectively. Demonstrated strong analytic and problem-solving skills. Experience with management of library materials budget. Excellent analytical, communication (written and spoken) and interpersonal skills.  Ability to work effectively with colleagues and others in a rapidly changing, complex, and diverse environment. Ability to work as a team member and independently. Demonstrated commitment to providing excellent customer service.

Preferred Qualifications:

Three years’ or more professional level experience managing an acquisitions department or area of acquisitions in an academic or research library. Experience negotiating and monitoring licenses.  Three-five years supervisory experience.  Experience with Innovative Interface’s Millennium acquisitions and serials modules, with SFX, and an ERM.  Evidence of team-building, initiative, creative energy and resourcefulness. Demonstrated commitment to providing excellent customer service. Demonstrated participation in library, university, state, and national programs and initiatives.

Salary and Benefits:  $60,000 annually or more, depending upon qualifications and experience.  No state or local income tax.  Standard state benefits package including annual vacation and sick leave, paid holidays, retirement plans, and health insurance options (comprehensive major medical, dental, vision, life, and disability).  Deferred compensation and tax sheltered annuity programs also available.

Recruiting Schedule:  To ensure consideration application materials should be submitted online as soon as possible, preferably by July 15, 2011. All interested candidates must complete an Online Application by going to:  http://www.utexas.edu/hr/prospective/apply/process.html#completing).  Please follow all applicant instructions given. When applying online, please also refer to job posting number 11-06-07-01-0080 (http://utdirect.utexas.edu/pnjobs/pnjobsvw.WBX?comp=0&job_nbr=110607010080).  An email confirmation will be sent, within 2-3 working days, to those who apply online along with a set of job-related questions that applicants will be asked to return to the department in order for their application materials to be complete. For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact:  Library Human Resources: lib-HR@lib.utexas.edu [512-495-4360].

The University of Texas Libraries has a strong commitment to diversity and encourages applications and nominations from traditionally underrepresented groups. 

An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer