Bilingual Reference Librarian, Leslie Frost Library, York University - Bibliothécaire de référence bilingue, Bibliothèque Leslie Frost, Université York

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The successful candidate will have the following qualifications:
· An ALA-accredited MLIS or equivalent.
· 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.

• Demonstrated knowledge of social sciences and humanities databases.
• Strong written and oral communication skills in both French and English.
• Demonstrated ability to provide excellent reference or research services.
• Demonstrated expertise with online content management platforms such as WordPress or LibGuides.
• A strong public service ethic and/or background.
• Excellent advocacy, organizational, problem-solving and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to liaise with key stakeholders.
• Understanding of collection development and collection management practices and principles.
• Understanding of the concepts, goals, and methods of information literacy instruction.
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching and presentation skills.
• Evidence of professional initiative and leadership.
• Willingness to assume some administrative responsibilities.
• Ability to handle multiple responsibilities and projects concurrently.
• Demonstrated ability to work collegially and effectively with a diverse population of faculty, librarians, staff, and students.
• Committed to and interested in undertaking library and university committee responsibilities, research and scholarship, and professional development.

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.

York University is an Affirmative Action Employer. The Affirmative Action Program can be found on York’s website at www.yorku.ca/acadjobs 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

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.

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.


Chair, Frost Librarian Appointment Committee
York University Libraries, 516 Scott Library
York University, 4700 Keele Street
Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M3J 1P3
Fax: 416-736-5451
Email: yulapps@yorku.ca

Applications should be sent by mail, or by fax or email with a hard copy following.


Bibliothécaire de référence bilingue, Bibliothèque Leslie Frost, Université York

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.
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.

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.


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.

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.

La personne choisie devra avoir les compétences suivantes :

• MBSI certifiée par l’ALA ou l’équivalent
• 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.
• Connaissance démontrée des bases de données en sciences sociales et en sciences humaines.
• Excellentes compétences en communication écrite et orale en français et en anglais.
• Capacité prouvée d’assurer d’excellents services de référence ou de recherche.
• Expertise prouvée concernant les plateformes de gestion de contenu en ligne, comme WordPress ou LibGuides.
• Excellent sens du service au public et/ou expérience dans ce domaine.
• Excellences compétences organisationnelles et interpersonnelles et excellences aptitudes en matière de résolution de problèmes et d’intervention
• Capacité démontrée à assurer la liaison avec des intervenants clés.
• Compréhension des pratiques et des principes de développement et de gestion des collections.
• Compréhension des concepts, des objectifs et des méthodes d’enseignement de la littératie informationnelle.
• Excellence démontrée en enseignement et en techniques de présentation.
• Sens de l’initiative et leadership prouvés au niveau professionnel.
• Disposition à assurer certaines responsabilités administratives.
• Aptitude à assumer simultanément de multiples responsabilités et projets.
• 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.
• 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.

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.


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.

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.
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.

Présidente, Comité pour la nomination d’un(e) bibliothécaire à la bibliothèque Frost
Bibliothèques de l’Université York, 516 Bibliothèque Scott
Université York, 4700, rue Keele

Toronto (Ontario) Canada, M3J 1P3
Télécopieur : 416 736-5451
Courriel : yulapps@yorku.ca

Les candidatures doivent être envoyées par la poste, ou par télécopieur ou courriel avec copie transmise ensuite par la poste.

Director of Access Services

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.

For full details of the posting and instructions to apply, please go to: https://unmjobs.unm.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/frameset/Frameset.jsp?time=1390509015136

Assistant Director for Scholarly Resources & Services, Interdisciplinary Studies

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.


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.

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.

Preferred start date is July 1, 2014.

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).

• A cover letter
• Curriculum vitae
• A statement of teaching philosophy
• Graduate transcripts
• Three letters of recommendation

Required Qualifications:

• An ALA-accredited master’s degree or international equivalent
• Evidence of successful progressively responsible administrative experience in an academic library
• Evidence of a commitment to information literacy and library instruction
• Flexibility, creativity, energy, and ability to work in a changing environment, and to work collaboratively as a leader of a goal-oriented team
• Evidence of excellent communication and analytical skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with group leadership styles, team dynamics, and/or consensus communication methods
• Demonstrated competence in the social sciences or interdisciplinary studies, including collection development
• Knowledge of and interest in exploring emerging technologies to advance and improve research and instruction services
• Experience with Excel statistics and other analytical tools

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 www.colby.edu/library

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: www.colby.edu

Social Sciences Data Librarian

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.
Preferred start date is July 1, 2014.

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).

• A cover letter
• Curriculum vitae
• A statement of teaching philosophy
• Graduate transcripts
• Three letters of recommendation

Required Qualifications:

• An ALA-accredited master’s degree or international equivalent
• Evidence of a commitment to information literacy and library instruction
• Evidence of broad knowledge in the social sciences
• Flexibility, creativity, energy, and ability to work in a changing environment, and to work collaboratively as a member of a goal-oriented team
• Evidence of excellent communication and analytical skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Teaching experience in an academic setting
• Experience working with data sets and knowledge of research practices relating to data
• 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
• Subject knowledge of economics and government, including collection development

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 www.colby.edu/library

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: www.colby.edu

Instructional Designer

Kansas State University Libraries in Manhattan, KS are conducting a search for the position of Instructional Designer.  MLS from an ALA-accredited institution or M.S. in Educational Technology or M.S. in Instructional Design and Technology required.  For a complete position description and application procedures visit our website:  www.lib.k-state.edu/jobs.  EOE. Background check required.

Reference and Instruction Librarian

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 http://www.usc.edu/libraries/jobs/librarians

Dean of the Library

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.

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.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience

• 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.
• Strong record of educational and scholarly achievement.
• Strong record of progressively responsible engagement in a professional association.

Preferred Qualifications and Experience

• Work experience in public higher education.
• Demonstrated ability to provide leadership and experience in a collective bargaining environment and/or knowledge of the California State University policies and procedures.
• Demonstrated commitment to and ability to advance the University’s goals in diversity and inclusive excellence, access, and educational equity in higher education.

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:

• 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;
• 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;
• Demonstrate strong, successful leadership and team-building skills, with a proven ability to plan for and manage change;
• Have highly developed financial, strategic planning, and assessment skills, including the ability to evaluate and utilize data in planning and decision making;
• Have substantial experience in planning, budgeting, management, and evaluation of programs and personnel;
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of the instructional role librarians as faculty contribute to the contemporary learning environment in higher education;
• Support professional development for the Library faculty and staff, and the tenure and promotion processes for Librarians;
• Be a strong advocate for student success;
• Be able to work effectively with diverse populations and have a strong commitment to access in library programs; and
• Be able to build effective strategic alliances internally and externally.

A complete, detailed job description is available at: http://www.csusm.edu/about/employment.html

California State University San Marcos Overview:
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.).

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.


Application
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.

To ensure full consideration, candidates are asked to submit the following via email to librarydeansearch@csusm.edu:

• a cover letter including
• response to each of the points in the position description and qualifications
• reasons for interest in the position and in California State University San Marcos
• a detailed resumé/curriculum vitae
• 3 references, including professional relationship, postal and e-mail address, and telephone number

The successful candidate will be offered this position contingent upon a satisfactory criminal background check.

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.

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.

“Jeanne Clery Act and Campus First Safety Right-to-Know Law” Notification – See Police Department’s website located at: http://www.csusm.edut/policy/Clerfy.pdf

Liaison Librarian for Life Sciences/Remove

Drexel 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.

Summary

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.

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.

Librarians are encouraged to participate in university activities and initiatives. Occasional evening and weekend work is required.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with faculty and staff to integrate information-seeking instruction in support of research into courses and curriculum
• Actively builds partnerships to develop programs and tools that enrich research and scholarship in life sciences
• Develop, provide, and assess course-related instruction
• Create and maintain web-based research guides, instructional materials, and web pages to help users in their research
• Provide general consultations, as well as specialized and customized reference services for users in subject areas in person, phone, email and chat
• Participate in collaborative collection development for the University Libraries
• Contribute professionally through participation in campus activities, external service, and/or publication and presentation.

Required Qualifications:

• ALA accredited MLS or equivalent graduate degree
• Minimum three years of professional, academic library experience
• Undergraduate degree and/or graduate coursework in life sciences discipline
• Demonstrated knowledge of life science information resources and tools
• Demonstrated experience and knowledge of pedagogy and instructional technique
• Demonstrated experience working in digital service environments
• Demonstrated knowledge of research protocols and trends in life sciences
• Demonstrated experience working with research outputs; data and/or scholarly communication
• Excellent communication skills
• Demonstrated involvement and contribution to the professional community

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated knowledge of current trends in higher education;
• Project management experience
• Experience with learning management systems
• Demonstrated success working within a matrix organization
• Demonstrated success working in a changing organization

Manager, Learning Engagement

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.  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.  The manager will apply knowledge and experience in assessment to improve instruction and learners’ mastery of information literacy skills and competencies.  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.  Review of applications will begin January 17, 2014.

Summary

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.  This program supports the University’s mission of developing students who are self-directed, life-long learners.  The Libraries’ impact on student learning is framed by indicators of academic success including the Drexel Student Learning Priorities (DSLP) core competencies for Drexel graduates that include information literacy.  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.

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.  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. 

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.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead innovative and coordinated program of instruction with primary focus on information literacy
• Lead and coordinate librarians and other staff in support of instructional program
• Collaborate with faculty and other instructional experts to promote, develop and embed information literacy in  the university curricula and student academic experiences
• Collaborate with campus leaders in continued development and support of online learning programs
• Supervise liaison librarians and mentor them to professionally develop and successfully contribute to the Libraries partnership, research and services programs
• Serve as liaison to at least one college or department, dependent on academic background & professional experience
• Participate in Libraries’ Managerial Leadership Group and in divisional leadership efforts towards Libraries planning, assessment & evaluation
• Engage in professional development through presentations, publications, continuing education and/or personal involvement in professional associations 

Required Qualifications:

• A graduate degree, ALA accredited MLS degree preferred
• Demonstrated experience and expert knowledge of pedagogy and instructional techniques
• Demonstrated successful experience with utilizing technology both face-to-face and online to meet instructional outcomes
• Knowledge of learning outcomes assessment and evidence of conducting program evaluations
• Demonstrated experience with learning management system(s)
• Minimum four years of professional experience in an educational organization, preferably in an academic library
• Record of growth and success in management responsibilities, including supervisory experience
• Demonstrated project management experience
• Excellent communication skills
• Demonstrated involvement and contribution to the professional community

Preferred Qualifications:

• Undergraduate degree and/or graduate coursework in a science or applied science discipline
• Demonstrated knowledge of current trends in higher education
• Experience with Blackboard Learn LMS
• Demonstrated success working within a matrix organization
• Demonstrated success as an entrepreneurial or innovative leader

Director, Informatics for Research Engagement

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.

Job Overview:

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.

Qualifications:

Required qualifications:

• Completed graduate degree, with emphasis in Library or Information Sciences, informatics, digital archival studies, computing, or data management; Ph.D. strongly preferred
• Minimum of four years administrative or management experience, including demonstrated success in supervision and technology management
• Demonstrated capabilities in computing, data management and analysis, and effective consultation with researchers to provide informatics solutions and support
• 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; 
• Successful experience working with diverse teams across disciplines with excellent communication, coordination, and project management skills
• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple complex projects simultaneously
• Highly motivated with strong problem solving skills and capable of working both independently and in multifunctional team settings
• Indication of professional commitment through service, presentation, or research

Preferred qualifications:

• Professional experience working in an academic library or research information organization
• Experience with large-scale data management or data visualization 
• Success in designing an innovative program and leading organizational change to adopt it
• Experience working in a collaborative matrixed organization
• Successful teaching experience, including course development and online delivery

Essential Functions:

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.

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.

Supplemental Posting Information:

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

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

To apply for this position, please apply online at: www.drexeljobs.com/applicants/Central?quickFind=77623 or visit www.drexeljobs.com and search for Director, Informatics for Research Engagement. The requisition number is 5587.

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

Reference/Instruction Librarian

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.

Responsibilities: 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. 
The Reference/Instruction Librarian is a member of the Division of Research, Teaching and Learning [RTL] and reports to the RTL Director.

Requirements: 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.
Salary: Competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience

Position available: Position available immediately.  Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

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

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

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

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

Michele Mikkelsen, Director, Administrative Services

American University Library

4400 Massachusetts Ave., NW

Washington, D.C. 20016-8046

mmikkel@american.edu

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

Dean of the Library

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.

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.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience

• 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.
• Strong record of educational and scholarly achievement.
• Strong record of progressively responsible engagement in a professional association.

Preferred Qualifications and Experience

• Work experience in public higher education. 

• Knowledge of the California State University policies and procedures. 

• Demonstrated commitment to and ability to advance the University’s goals in diversity and inclusive excellence, access, and educational equity in higher education.

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: 

• 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;

• 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; 

• Demonstrate strong, successful leadership and team-building skills, with a proven ability to plan for and manage change; 

• Have highly developed financial, strategic planning, and assessment skills, including the ability to evaluate and utilize data in planning and decision making; 

• Have substantial experience in planning, budgeting, management, and evaluation of programs and personnel; 

• Demonstrate a strong understanding of the instructional role librarians as faculty contribute to the contemporary learning environment in higher education; 

• Support professional development for the Library faculty and staff, and the tenure and promotion processes for Librarians; 

• Be a strong advocate for student success; 

• Be able to work effectively with diverse populations and have a strong commitment to access in library programs; and 

• Be able to build effective strategic alliances internally and externally. 

A complete, detailed job description is available at: http://www.csusm.edu/about/employment.html

California State University San Marcos Overview

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.).

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.

Application

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.

To ensure full consideration, candidates are asked to submit the following via email to librarydeansearch@csusm.edu:

• a cover letter including 
• response to each of the points in the position description and qualifications
• reasons for interest in the position and in California State University San Marcos 
• a detailed resumé/curriculum vitae 
• 3 references, including professional relationship, postal and e-mail address, and telephone number

The successful candidate will be offered this position contingent upon a satisfactory criminal background check.


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.

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.

“Jeanne Clery Act and Campus First Safety Right-to-Know Law” Notification – See Police Department’s website located at: http://www.csusm.edut/policy/Clerfy.pdf

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George and Mary LeCron Foster Curator, Melville J. Herskovits Library of African Studies

George and Mary LeCron Foster Curator, Melville J. Herskovits Library of African Studies

Northwestern University Library

JOB SUMMARY: 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.

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.

For more information about this position, go to http://www.library.northwestern.edu/about/library-administration/jobs.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: 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.

TO APPLY: Send PDF formatted letter of application, resume or vita, and names of three references to the attention of Jan Hayes, Personnel Librarian, to libsearches@northwestern.edu. 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.

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