Associate Dean for Technology and Support Services

POSITION: Associate Dean for Technology and Support Services

RANK: Associate Dean and Associate University Librarian
or Associate Dean and University Librarian

REPORTS TO: Sr. Associate Dean of Libraries

SALARY: Anticipated starting salary is $110,000. Commensurate with selected applicant’s qualifications.

Requisition #: 0705757

DEADLINE DATE: Search will remain open until the position is filled. Applicant
submissions will be reviewed beginning July 14, 2008.

Please note that this posting has specific instructions for the submission of application materials (see below: APPLICATION PROCESS). Failure to submit all of the required documents as instructed, may result in your application not being considered.

JOB SUMMARY:
The duties of this position include:
· Provides effective administrative leadership for a team of functional managers in the areas of acquisitions; preservation; cataloging and metadata; interlibrary loan, electronic reserves and copyright services; digital services; information technology; and facilities.
· Provides leadership in strategic planning, administration and resource allocation.
· Maintains ongoing engagement with faculty and staff to define needs, set priorities, and develop policies and establish goals, objectives and budgets.
· Works with faculty and staff to identify and prioritize areas for which external support is needed.
· Fosters grant initiatives.
· Keep abreast of developments in the administration of academic research collections.
· Organizes and maintains a program of regular contact with appropriate academic faculty, staff and benefactors.
· Manages services that support the university’s curriculum and research needs.
· Fosters an atmosphere of collegiality and innovation.
· Builds upon the Libraries’ leadership role within the campus community.
· Represents the Libraries in appropriate local, state, regional and national bodies.

Minimum Qualifications:
· Masters degree in relevant field.
· Minimum of 7 years of relevant professional experience.
· Experience in resource allocation and budget preparation.
· Experience in developing and evaluating library or comparable services.
· Success in integrating varied and disparate library or comparable services to achieve positive outcomes.
· Demonstrated success in human resource management, including the ability to lead and engage staff through the process of organizational improvement and change.
· Knowledge of current trends in academia and scholarly resource management.
· Broad understanding of current and emerging information technologies and patron services in academic libraries.
· Experience in team-oriented project management.
· Excellent analytical, planning, interpersonal and communication skills.
· Commitment to staff development and cross department collaboration and communication.
· Demonstrated knowledge of digitization practices and technology applications.

Preferred Qualifications:
· Master’s degree from an ALA-accredited program or international equivalent.
· Demonstrated record of leadership and achievement in librarianship, including mentoring, scholarly work, and professional/institutional service.
· Qualifications to be considered for tenure upon appointment. (For a description of tenure for library faculty please see the Smathers Career Development Handbook.)

The University of Florida
The University of Florida is a large, land grant, public educational research institution with a faculty of approximately 4,000 and a student body of approximately 50,000. UF is Florida's largest university, the nation's fourth-largest, and traces its beginnings to a small seminary in 1853. Since 1985, UF has been a member of the Association of American Universities, the prestigious higher-education organization comprised of the top 62 public and private institutions in North America. UF is home to 16 colleges and more than 150 research centers and institutes. The University offers the Ph.D. in more than 90 fields and the Master's degree in more than 120 fields. For more information please consult the UF homepage at http://www.ufl.edu.
The University of Florida Libraries are members of the Association of Research Libraries, the Center for Research Libraries, the Research Libraries Group, the Coalition for Networked Information (CNI), the Program for Cooperative Cataloging (PCC) and SOLINET. The library staff consists of more than 400 FTE librarians, technology/clerical staff and student assistants. For more information about the Libraries, please visit http://www.uflib.ufl.edu.

The newly created and currently evolving Technology and Support Services Division of the George A. Smathers Libraries consists of the following functional areas: Acquisitions & Licensing, Cataloging & Metadata, Preservation & Conservation, Access Support (Inter Library Loan, Electronic Reserves and Copyright services), Digital Services, Information Technology, and Facilities. The mission of the Technology Services and Support Services Division is to make the library's technology infrastructure work in support of the information needs of the University of Florida community and provide vital infrastructure services to all library units, thus ensuring the Smathers Libraries serve as a catalyst for research and discovery. The Technology and Support Services division is the result of a merger of two previous library divisions: Technical Services and Support Services. This merger will consolidate planning and decision making and coordinate the work processes of these varied but similarly oriented functional operations. The information provided via the following links should be helpful for potential candidates:

• Revised Library Organizational Structure
• Division webpage for Technical Services Division
• Division webpage for Support Services Division

COMMUNITY:
Gainesville, Florida and the surrounding community are home to approximately 240,000 people. Gainesville is also home to the University of Florida and Santa Fe Community College. Situated just over an hour from the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic Ocean, Gainesville is surrounded by over 40 nature parks including many spring fed lakes and rivers. Gainesville has numerous cultural institutions and is a haven for sports fans. In 2007, Gainesville was ranked as the “Best Place to Live and Work” by Frommer’s Cities Ranked and Rated and as one of the “Best Places to Live and Play” by National Geographic Adventure. Jacksonville, Orlando, Tampa, Tallahassee, and St. Augustine are all within a two hour drive of Gainesville.

Benefits:
Twenty-six vacation days, nine paid holidays, and thirteen days sick leave annually; retirement plan options; insurance benefits; tuition fee waiver program; no state or local income tax. Prospective employees should review the information about employment at UF available at http://www.hr.ufl.edu/training/neo/default.asp.

Application Process:
The University of Florida is an equal opportunity employer and is strongly committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. Applicants from a broad spectrum of people, including members of ethnic minorities and disabled persons, are especially encouraged to apply. As part of the application process, applicants are invited to complete an on-line confidential and voluntary demographic self-disclosure form which can be found at: http://www.hr.ufl.edu/job/datacard.htm. This information is collected by the University of Florida's Faculty Development Office to track applicant trends and is in no way considered by the Smathers Libraries in the selection process.

Please submit application materials via e-mail. Send, as attachments (PDF or MS-Word format), a cover letter detailing your interest in and qualifications for this position, your current resume. Please include a document describing your experience with the effective use of technology and innovation in enhancing and supporting the delivery of library services. While the search will remain open until the position is filled, applicant submissions will be reviewed and screening will begin July 14, 2008. Send all required application materials to Brian W. Keith, Smathers Libraries Financial and Human Resources Officer, at: brikeit@uflib.ufl.edu.

Deputy Director

The Health Sciences Library at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill offers a rare opportunity for the right individual to serve as its Deputy Director at a top ranked university in one of the most beautiful and sought after campus settings in the nation. The Deputy Director will work closely with the Director and staff to define and carry out the library’s strategic vision and priorities, guide library programs, services and staff, and enable optimal overall library performance.

Specific responsibilities include:

• Help create the library’s strategic vision and priorities and develop appropriate strategies for achieving them successfully.
• Help enable successful library outcomes through development, allocation and use of library staff, funds, collections, technology, and facilities.
• Help ensure optimal library performance and quality of services.
• Chair the Library Management Council (senior management team), alternating annual terms with the Director
• Recruit and supervise selected senior library managers
• Advocate for and represent the Library, and communicate its vision, to constituent groups, colleagues, partners, and organizations within and external to the University, on behalf of or at the request of the Director. Participate with the Director in library fundraising, donor stewardship, and recognition
• Create and serve on library teams to help meet goals

For more information about this position, and for information about how to apply,
See http://www.hsl.unc.edu/AboutLib/employment/jobindex.cfm

Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer

University Librarian

Boston College invites nominations and applications for the position of University Librarian. The University seeks an energetic and inspiring leader to articulate a vision and chart a course for the Boston College Libraries that addresses important challenges in the areas of collections, technology, space management, and organizational development. S/he will come to Boston College at a time of great opportunity, joining a highly respected academic institution with significant aspirations for the coming decade.

Boston College is a vibrant Jesuit, Catholic university, committed to the highest standards of teaching and scholarship, intellectual development and personal formation, and the pursuit of a just society. From a position of strength and with a clear sense of mission, the University has adopted a Strategic Plan that will move Boston College to the next level of excellence and reputation. The University seeks to foster the rigorous intellectual development and the religious, ethical, and personal formation of its undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in order to prepare them for citizenship, service, and leadership in a global society. The University will emphasize research in selected areas of the humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences that will advance insight and understanding, thereby both enriching culture and addressing important societal needs. Such research, supported by the Libraries, draws outstanding faculty, strengthens academic programs, and attracts talented students, and it is critical to Boston College’s continued emergence as a major university.

Boston College, Carnegie classified as a Doctoral/Research–Extensive university, is ranked 35th in the nation by U.S. News and World Report in 2008. Traditionally focused on undergraduate liberal arts education, it also offers degrees in its highly-ranked professional and graduate schools of Law, Education, Social Work, Nursing, and Management. The Boston College Libraries comprise seven locations, a collection of 2.2 million volumes, an annual budget in 2007 of $15.3 million ($7.2 million for collections), and a staff of 177 (67 professionals, 67 support staff, and 43 FTE student assistants). Boston College has been a member of the Association of Research Libraries since 2000.

Reporting to the Provost and Dean of Faculties, the University Librarian will bring an understanding of and significant experience in addressing the major challenges facing academic research libraries, including collections development, technology integration, space planning and utilization, and the need for effective staff and organizational development to support rapidly changing user needs and expectations. Required qualifications include a background of scholarship appropriate for a highly selective academic institution; the ability to articulate a vision for the library and advocate effectively for the Library’s role within the university; a demonstrated history of successful staff development and team building; and the ability and willingness to seek out and obtain appropriate resources for the development of the Libraries.

All inquiries, nominations, and applications should be directed with a cover letter in confidence to:
Boston College invites nominations and applications for the position of University Librarian. The University seeks an energetic and inspiring leader to articulate a vision and chart a course for the Boston College Libraries that addresses important challenges in the areas of collections, technology, space management, and organizational development. S/he will come to Boston College at a time of great opportunity, joining a highly respected academic institution with significant aspirations for the coming decade.

Boston College is a vibrant Jesuit, Catholic university, committed to the highest standards of teaching and scholarship, intellectual development and personal formation, and the pursuit of a just society. From a position of strength and with a clear sense of mission, the University has adopted a Strategic Plan that will move Boston College to the next level of excellence and reputation. The University seeks to foster the rigorous intellectual development and the religious, ethical, and personal formation of its undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in order to prepare them for citizenship, service, and leadership in a global society. The University will emphasize research in selected areas of the humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences that will advance insight and understanding, thereby both enriching culture and addressing important societal needs. Such research, supported by the Libraries, draws outstanding faculty, strengthens academic programs, and attracts talented students, and it is critical to Boston College’s continued emergence as a major university.

Boston College, Carnegie classified as a Doctoral/Research–Extensive university, is ranked 35th in the nation by U.S. News and World Report in 2008. Traditionally focused on undergraduate liberal arts education, it also offers degrees in its highly-ranked professional and graduate schools of Law, Education, Social Work, Nursing, and Management. The Boston College Libraries comprise seven locations, a collection of 2.2 million volumes, an annual budget in 2007 of $15.3 million ($7.2 million for collections), and a staff of 177 (67 professionals, 67 support staff, and 43 FTE student assistants). Boston College has been a member of the Association of Research Libraries since 2000.

Reporting to the Provost and Dean of Faculties, the University Librarian will bring an understanding of and significant experience in addressing the major challenges facing academic research libraries, including collections development, technology integration, space planning and utilization, and the need for effective staff and organizational development to support rapidly changing user needs and expectations. Required qualifications include a background of scholarship appropriate for a highly selective academic institution; the ability to articulate a vision for the library and advocate effectively for the Library’s role within the university; a demonstrated history of successful staff development and team building; and the ability and willingness to seek out and obtain appropriate resources for the development of the Libraries.

All inquiries, nominations, and applications should be directed with a cover letter in confidence to:
Alan Wichlei, Vice President and Director
or
Beverly Brady, Senior Associate
Isaacson, Miller
334 Boylston Street
Boston, MA 02116
E-mail: 3638@imsearch.com

Electronic submission of credentials is strongly encouraged.
For more information about Boston College, please visit its website: www.bc.edu

Electronic submission of credentials is strongly encouraged.
For more information about Boston College, please visit its website: www.bc.edu

SCIENCE LIBRARIAN
SHAPIRO SCIENCE LIBRARY
Two Year Term Appointment)

Duties
The Shapiro Science Library of the University of Michigan seeks an enterprising, client-oriented science librarian to focus in the physical and biological sciences, contribute to incorporating technology into current services and creating new services at the Shapiro Science Library (http://www.lib.umich.edu/science/). The librarian will join a dynamic, collegial team and will work in a collaborative and supportive environment. Successful candidates are expected to balance a wide range of service-oriented activities including reference services, teaching information literacy skills, and collection development, while working with a diverse population of faculty and students.

The Shapiro Science Library is organizationally part of a cluster of libraries that includes the Art, Architecture and Engineering Library, the Askwith Media Library, the Museums Libraries, and the Biological Station Library. This organizational structure provides a unique opportunity to investigate opportunities and form partnerships for library services in a very interdisciplinary manner. The University of Michigan libraries are well known for their leadership in library services, including the recently launched Michigan Digitization Program http://www.lib.umich.edu/mdp/, creating an unparalleled opportunity for the creation of new services to support the teaching, learning, and research mission of the University.

The University of Michigan, a leader in undergraduate and graduate education and one of the world's premier research universities, has prominent faculty, rigorous academic programs, and a diverse cultural and social environment. The university is situated in the heart of Ann Arbor, a unique urban area with a small-town atmosphere and a vibrant, cultural and intellectual sensibility.

Position Responsibilities
Under the direction of the Director of the Art, Architecture, Science and Engineering Libraries, the successful candidate will assume these responsibilities.

Develop strong connections with faculty and students in the Chemistry Department and other assigned subject areas; seek opportunities for partnerships with faculty and librarian colleagues; evaluate, select, and review materials and information resources for inclusion in the collection; manage the collection budget in assigned areas; develop and maintain web pages for assigned user groups.

Provide reference and information services in-person and via electronic means; participate in the organization and planning of information services and the design and implementation of new services; plan, prepare, and deliver instruction to students, faculty, and staff at the University in one-on-one, small group, and large class environments; work with faculty to integrate instruction into classes; prepare reference and instructional materials in all formats.

Work closely with other library colleagues to evaluate current services, recommend, design and implement new services; coordinate and work with faculty, students, and other library staff to identify, assess, develop, and promote Science Library services using new and existing technologies; coordinate the promotion of Science Library services in print and electronic formats; provide leadership for and contribute to projects as assigned; participate as a member of appropriate University Library committees; participate in professional organizations that support these activities.

Further information may be found at www.lib.umich.edu/hr/employment/science.html

Qualifications
Required:
· ALA accredited master’s degree in library or information science, or an equivalent combination of a relevant advanced degree and experience.
· Significant academic training or BA/S degree in a physical or biological science or equivalent experience.
· Desire to work with chemistry as an assigned subject specialty and desire to work as the librarian liaison to the Chemistry Department.
· Ability to respond effectively to changing needs and priorities.
· Knowledge of the scholarly communication and research processes in the Sciences.
· Experience with or demonstrated interest in developing technology-based library services.
· Experience working in an academic or research library, or in a research environment.
· Ability to create and maintain web pages.
· Excellent oral, written, and instructional skills.
· Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team in a consultative environment.
· Demonstrated ability to prioritize and pursue multiple projects concurrently.
· Demonstrated initiative and self-direction.
Desired:
· Significant academic training or BA/S degree in chemistry.
· Advanced degree in a physical or biological science.
· Teaching or training experience.
· Experience in a Science/Engineering/Medical Library.
· Experience in the design, integration, and assessment of new technologies into the delivery of information services.
· Experience with creating print and electronic promotional materials for library events and services.

Rank, Salary and Leave
This is a two-year term appointment. Rank is anticipated at the Assistant or Associate Librarian level. Final rank and salary are dependent on qualifications and experience. As a professional appointment in the UM Library, this position offers opportunities for professional development and travel.

Benefits
TIAA-CREF or Fidelity Investments; 24 vacation days a year, a generous benefits package.

To Apply
Send/email cover letter, copy of resume, and the names and e-mail addresses of three references to: Robert Campe; Library Human Resources; 404 Hatcher Graduate Library North; University of Michigan; Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1205. Feel free to email directly to libhumres@umich.edu (preferred). For further information, call 734-764-2546 between 8:00AM – 5:00PM (EST), Monday-Friday.

Application Deadline
Applications received by July 11, 2008 will be given first consideration

The University of Michigan is a non-discriminatory, affirmative action employer.

Hispanic/Latin American Languages Catalog Librarian

ULS Technical Services
University Library System
University of Pittsburgh

The Hispanic/Latin American Languages Catalog Librarian is a faculty librarian in the Catalog Management Unit, Central Technical Services, and reports through the Head of the Catalog Management Unit. The incumbent is responsible for cataloging materials in all formats in Spanish, Portuguese, and native Indian languages, which are produced or published primarily in the Iberian Peninsula and Latin America, including original cataloging, adaptive cataloging and difficult copy cataloging. Works with the CMU Head as appropriate to identify and manage appropriate outsourcing projects using vendor services, including conducting cost studies and comparisons, and evaluating the quality and monitoring the effectiveness and acceptability of contracted services. For full position details, please see: http://www.library.pitt.edu/uls/employment/

Required: ALA-accredited MLS (or recognized equivalent). Excellent reading knowledge of Spanish. Knowledge of AACR2r, LCRI's, MARC format, LC classification and LCSH. Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with all levels of staff. Demonstrated ability to successfully work with organizational change as an ongoing factor. Ability to communicate effectively and positively in a diverse environment.

Preferred: Reading/working knowledge of Portuguese. Cataloging experience and/or experience working with a bibliographic utility (OCLC or RLIN).

Salary: $34,000 minimum. Comprehensive benefits package including medical; TIAA/CREF, Vanguard; and tuition assistance.

To apply, submit letter of application, resume, and the names/addresses/phone numbers of three references to:
William Gentz
Head, Library Human Resources
271 Hillman Library
University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA 15260

Review of applications will begin June 23, 2008 and continue until position is filled.
The University Library System is an AA/EOE committed to increasing diversity in our workplace and strongly encourages applications from candidates who can contribute in this area.

Head, Bevier Engineering Library

This faculty librarian position provides in-depth and ready reference service, library instruction, and public services and oversees the daily operation of the Bevier Engineering Library. The Library's collections support the Swanson School of Engineering, as well as the Departments of Physics and Astronomy, and the Department of Geology and Planetary Science. Position reports to the Assistant University Librarian. For full position announcement, see: http://www.library.pitt.edu/uls/employment/

Required: ALA-accredited MLS (or recognized equivalent). Demonstrated leadership, vision, and ability to work well in a collaborative environment. Demonstrated ability to successfully guide and manage organizational change as an ongoing factor. Ability to communicate effectively and positively with faculty, students, and library staff of diverse backgrounds. Preferred: Relevant library experience, especially with Science resources and/or degree in relevant science subject area.

Librarians at the University of Pittsburgh are members of the faculty and are expected to contribute significantly to the profession as well as to perform their specific responsibilities. Successful reviews at the Third and Sixth Year of employment lead to the granting of Expectation of Continuing Employment.

Salary: Minimum $40,000. Comprehensive benefits package including medical; TIAA/CREF, Vanguard; and tuition assistance.

To apply, submit letter of application and resume with the names/addresses/phone numbers of three references to:

William K. Gentz
Head, Library Human Resources
271 Hillman Library
University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA 15260

Review of applications will begin June 23, 2008 and continue until position is filled.

The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity.
For more information on the University of Pittsburgh University Library System, please visit: www.library.pitt.edu

Science Liaison Librarian

Collins Memorial Library seeks a knowledgeable, energetic, and user-oriented colleague to serve as the primary liaison between the library and science departments, including Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Studies, Geology, Physics, Math and Computer Science. The science liaison librarian provides general and specialized reference service in traditional and digital environments; actively participates in course related instruction, and works closely with teaching faculty to integrate information literacy into the science curriculum; recommends print and digital resources and contributes to collection development decisions and initiatives; engages in ongoing assessment of library resources and services; uses a variety of technologies to solve problems, enhance teaching and learning, and improve access to information; develops research guides and online tools that assist faculty and students in using the library and its resources; serves on library and campus committees; participates in library planning and other professional activities, shares responsibility for coordinating a public service function; and performs other related duties and projects as assigned.

The successful candidate will have an ALA-accredited master’s degree in Library and Information Science/Studies (MLIS), enthusiasm for science librarianship, and familiarity with science information resources and user needs. Requisite qualifications include academic training and/or experience in collection development and reference, strong commitment to information literacy, and successful experience or training in library user education. S/he must have an understanding of key issues and trends in the design and delivery of library services in support of the academic mission of the university and ability to communicate effectively and work both independently and collaboratively in a demanding and rapidly changing environment. The successful candidate will have a strong commitment to excellence in public service within a flexible and continually evolving academic library environment, broad experience with information technologies, and demonstrated experience with web-based technologies. It is also required that the candidate demonstrates commitment to diversity and understands the contributions a diverse workforce brings to the workplace. Preferred qualifications include professional experience providing science reference and instructional services in an academic library environment, experience creating or maintaining websites, blogs, wikis, podcasts/screen casts, RSS feeds, and other online information and learning tools, and experience or training in assessment. Degree in science also desired.

The University of Puget Sound is an independent, residential liberal arts college with approximately 2500 undergraduates and 200 graduate students enrolled in three programs. The university, as a community of learning, maintains a strong commitment to teaching excellence, scholarly engagement, and fruitful student-faculty interaction. Puget Sound seeks to develop in its students capacities for critical analysis, aesthetic appreciation, sound judgment, and apt expression that will sustain a lifetime of intellectual curiosity, active inquiry, and reasoned independence. A Puget Sound education, both academic and co-curricular, encourages a rich knowledge of self and others, an appreciation of commonality and difference, the full, open, and civil discussion of ideas, thoughtful moral discourse, and the integration of learning, preparing the university’s graduates to meet the highest standards of democratic citizenship. Such an education seeks to liberate each person’s fullest intellectual and human potential to assist in the unfolding of creative and useful lives. Puget Sound’s web site may be found at www.ups.edu.

Hiring range is $42,800 - $55,414. Decisions about starting salaries are made based on the extent and relatedness of the candidate’s education and experience and on internal equity and market considerations. Generous benefits package includes medical insurance, dental insurance, education benefits, and non-contributory retirement plan.

Search and selection procedures will be closed when a sufficient number of qualified candidates have been identified. Interested individuals are encouraged to submit application materials postmarked no later than July 11, 2008 to ensure consideration. To apply, submit letter of interest, resume and names of three references to:

Science Librarian Search – 950
University of Puget Sound
1500 N Warner #1007
Tacoma, WA 98416-1007

Outreach Services Librarian

The University of California, Irvine Libraries seek a creative and energetic Outreach Services Librarian to play a leadership role in the development, planning, promotion, delivery, and evaluation of the Libraries’ outreach efforts. A major focus of the position is to manage the Libraries’ School Partnerships in Research and Information Technology (SPIRIT) Program. The Outreach Services Librarian works closely with the campus Center for Educational Partnerships to coordinate the Libraries’ participation in SPIRIT and a variety of other academic enrichment programs and serves as the contact person for area schools and other community groups seeking library orientations or instruction.
Reporting to the Head of the Education and Outreach Department, the Outreach Services Librarian works collaboratively with librarians and staff in the Education and Outreach Department and throughout the UCI Libraries.

Duties and Responsibilities

The Outreach Services Librarian is actively involved in programs designed to fulfill the University of California system-wide goal to facilitate the academic transition of students from middle school, high school and community college to the university. The SPIRIT Program is an outreach effort that brings middle and high school students to campus and takes UCI librarians into the community in order to help students develop academic research skills and expose them to a university environment. The program targets local schools especially those serving populations which are under-represented in the University of California. The Outreach Services Librarian works with teachers to integrate information literacy skills into the school curriculum. Three fundamental goals of the program are 1) to teach information literacy and life-long learning skills, increasing students’ confidence in their ability to locate and use information appropriately, 2) to facilitate access to, and use of scholarly electronic resources, 3) to prepare students to become eligible and competitive when applying for admission to the University of California, and to succeed academically as a university student. The Outreach Services Librarian provides administrative oversight of extramural funds obtained through grants and contracts in support of the SPIRIT Program and other outreach activities.
As an integral member of the Education and Outreach Department, the Outreach Services Librarian participates in a wide range of instructional activities directed toward non-traditional and underserved populations, K-12 schools, community college transfer students, and other community users of particular interest to the academic programs of UC Irvine. These activities include a summer science program for high-achieving high school students called COSMOS, Transfer Student Information Literacy Workshops, the Day at College Experience, and Teacher Information Literacy Institutes. The incumbent provides leadership to initiate partnerships with University of California, Irvine faculty who develop outreach programs involving undergraduates as well as middle and high school students. The Outreach Services Librarian also participates in other Education and Outreach Department initiatives including Welcome Week, Celebrate UCI, and the Libraries general education program which includes library instruction sessions for the lower division undergraduate courses, Writing 39C and Humanities Core. In addition, the Outreach Services Librarian participates in a variety of library committees, task forces, and teams. The position supervises student assistants.

Qualifications
Required:

• Graduate degree in library science from an ALA-accredited institution or an equivalent combination of relevant advanced degree and library experience
• Strong understanding of the key issues and trends in the design and delivery of library instruction in support of the academic mission of the university
• Successful teaching experience
• Skills to develop relevant and engaging instruction materials in collaboration with others
• Skills to deliver educational materials in an effective and interesting manner
• Commitment to user-centered services
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to effectively teach and work with middle and high school students
• Ability to work effectively in a team and in a dynamically changing environment
• Ability to work effectively with diverse constituencies
• Ability to effectively manage contract/grant funds
• Skill to write grant proposals
• Skill to negotiate terms of partnerships and extramural funding contracts
• Ability to supervise student assistants
• Ability to meet the University of California requirements for advancement and promotion

Preferred

• Skill in developing, organizing, and maintaining web-based instructional resources
• Experience working with middle or high school students
• Experience developing, promoting and providing programs to non-traditional library users
• Familiarity with current and evolving information technologies
• Ability to create and maintain web pages to support instruction

The Education and Outreach Department

The Education and Outreach Department is responsible for leading an active, comprehensive instruction program which meets the needs of a growing campus and is responsive to the constantly changing environment of scholarly communication. The Department provides leadership for the Libraries’ ambitious outreach and instruction programs, emphasizing research skills, information literacy, information technologies, and life-long learning. The Department of Education and Outreach has a lead role in the coordination, integration, and assessment of all library instruction activities, including subject-based, graduate, and professional school instruction. The Department provides professional development opportunities designed to improve the teaching skills of library staff members. The Department is responsible for identifying and developing partnerships with all campus units and also provides leadership in the area of outreach to the K-14 community. The Department operates in a collaborative, team-based environment and works closely with members of the Libraries’ Reference and Collection Development Departments in order to fulfill its mission. There are 3 librarians (including the Department Head) and two library assistants in the department.

The Libraries
The UCI Libraries are committed to innovation and excellence and are in a major period of growth and change. The Libraries consist of the Langson Library, the Science Library, the Library Gateway Study Center, and the Grunigen Medical Library. The Langson Library primarily serves the Schools of Humanities, Arts, Social Sciences, Social Ecology, Business, the Department of Education, and Interdisciplinary Studies. The Science Library primarily serves the College of Health Sciences (including the School of Medicine) and the Schools of Biological Sciences, Physical Sciences, Engineering, and Information and Computer Sciences. The Grunigen Medical Library serves the clinical needs of the Health Sciences at the University of California, Irvine Medical Center, located in Orange, 12 miles from the main campus.
The UCI Libraries have a staff of 273 FTE and an organizational structure that includes the use of teams in conjunction with departments. The library collection consists of over 2.7 million volumes, over 48,000 current serial titles, and an aggressively expanding electronic resources collection. The UCI Libraries are a member of the: Association of Research Libraries (ARL), California Digital Library (CDL), Coalition of Networked Information (CNI), Center for Research Libraries (CRL), Council on Library and Information Resources (CLIR), International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA) and Scholarly Publishing & Academic Resources Coalition (SPARC).

University of California, Irvine
The University of California, Irvine, is nestled in over 1,500 acres of coastal foothills, five miles from the Pacific Ocean, between San Diego and Los Angeles. Founded in 1965, UCI is among the fastest-growing University of California campuses, with more than 25,000 undergraduate and graduate students and about 1,400 faculty members. UCI has had an extraordinarily rapid rise to distinction in its first forty years, including membership in the Association of American Universities, three Nobel prizes since 1995, and ranking in many surveys among the nation’s best public universities.
Student enrollment is planned to reach 32,000 by 2014 accompanied by a proportional growth in faculty and staff. Nearly 60% of UCI students identify themselves as Asian American, African-American, Chicano/Latino, or Native American. The University offers 40 doctoral programs in addition to the M.D. UCI’s academic programs are ranked nationally among the top universities; several doctoral programs are ranked in the top ten.
Librarians at the University of California, Irvine are academic appointees and receive potential career status at the time of their initial appointment. Librarians periodically receive administrative and peer review for merit increases based on the following criteria: 1) professional competence and quality of service within the Library; 2) professional activity outside the Library; 3) university and public service; and 4) research and other creative activity.

Salary & Benefits: Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. Preferred appointment level: $46,164 – $68,892 (Assistant Librarian I – Librarian I). Consideration will be given to applicants with a wide range of years of experience, including qualified early career librarians.
Librarians are entitled to two days per month of annual leave, thirteen paid holidays, and one day per month sick leave. The University has an excellent retirement system and offers a variety of group health, life, and disability insurance plans. Benefits are equal to approximately 40% of salary.

Deadline for Applications: Applications received by July 14, 2008 will receive first consideration, but applications will continue to be accepted until the position is filled.

To Apply: Electronic applications are preferred. Qualified applicants who wish to be considered for this position should send their application materials including: cover letter; complete résumé; and the names, e-mail addresses, and phone numbers of three references, with a statement of each reference's professional relationship to the applicant, to:
e-mail: libhr@uci.eduLibrary Human ResourcesUC Irvine, P.O. Box 19557Irvine, CA 92623-9557confidential fax (949) 824-3270
Upon application, candidates should be in possession of proof of their legal right to employment in the U.S. In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, verification of legal right to work will be required between the time of final selection and hiring, and is absolutely essential in ultimately being hired.
This position description is listed on the UCI Libraries Web site at http://www.lib.uci.edu/libraries/jobs/libvac.html, with links to additional Web sites featuring campus and community information.
The University of California, Irvine is an equal opportunity employercommitted to excellence through diversity.

Integrated Library Systems Librarian

Position: Integrated Library Systems Librarian
Virginia Commonwealth University

The VCU Libraries invites applications and nominations for the position of Integrated Library Systems Librarian responsible for providing exemplary discovery of our collections and increasing efficiencies for all aspects of technical and public services processing. The Integrated Library Systems Librarian manages major enterprise library applications, including Aleph 500, ARC, and Verde; ensures availability of the Integrated Library System for two locations (Richmond and Qatar); takes a lead role investigating next generation interfaces. The successful candidate will join a culturally and academically diverse faculty of the highest caliber. Review of applications will begin July 15, 2008, and will continue until the position is filled. A full description of this position is available at: http://www.library.vcu.edu/admin/jobs. More information about Virginia Commonwealth University is available at: http://www.library.vcu.edu.

Virginia Commonwealth University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
Women, minorities, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

LIBRARY DIRECTOR - WEST ORANGE (NJ) PUBLIC LIBRARY

Join this award winning Library’s dynamic team to sustain a public service focus and build on a tradition of excellence for this community of 45,000. The seven-member Board of Trustees of the West Orange Public Library seeks an innovative leader with strong financial management and strategic planning skills and a record of enhancing public library services through the development of collections, facilities, technology, and human resources. Working with an outstanding team of 24.5 FTEs and a $2.8 million budget, the successful candidate will have the ability to develop a shared vision and implement a strategic plan, explore alternatives for expansion, develop new funding avenues for additional revenue and become the Library’s cultural leader and link to the community.

The Township of West Orange—listed by Forbes Magazine as one of the “most livable Metro-area Suburbs”—blends urban convenience and small-town charm. While a mere 17-miles from Manhattan, it boasts tree lined streets, a thriving community and a rich art and cultural tradition. The Library has a Foundation and is a member of INFOLINK, the New Jersey Library Network that encompasses Essex, Hudson, Union, and Middlesex counties.

Minimum qualifications include: a Master’s Degree in Library Science from an ALA accredited program; a minimum of seven years of progressively responsible public library experience, including at least three years in an executive level position; and the ability to qualify for a New Jersey Professional Librarian’s Certificate. The successful candidate will have strong interpersonal and communication skills, be able to implement new library services through technologies and design and implement staff leadership/development programs.

Compensation: The hiring range is $95,000-120,000 with a competitive benefits program.

To apply or obtain further information: Contact Dan Bradbury, Gossage Sager Associates, danbradbury@gossagesager.com or 816.531.2468. The closing date for applications is June 30, 2008. To apply, please send a cover letter and current resume as attachments to: danbradbury@gossagesager.com.

Digital Humanities Specialist

Faculty Opening

Digital Humanities Specialist,
Digital Research & Scholarship
University of Virginia Library

The University of Virginia Library seeks a technically-grounded, visionary person with a deep understanding of scholarship in the humanities and social sciences to shape the services of the Scholars’ Lab and Digital Scholarship R&D departments around text-based digital humanities.

Responsibilities: Reporting to the Director of Digital Research & Scholarship, the Digital Humanities Specialist offers and coordinates support for scholarly projects and public services around text-based digital humanities. The full ad can be reviewed at http://www.lib.virginia.edu/HR/faculty.html.

Qualifications: Master’s or doctoral degree in a traditional humanities or social science field and a strong background in text-based digital humanities. Preference will be given to candidates who can demonstrate a working knowledge of digital humanities technologies and directions, a strong public service orientation, and extensive experience in text encoding for literary or historical collections, including the design of DTDs and schemas and production of well-designed interfaces to encoded scholarly materials. Candidates should demonstrate excellent communication skills, including the ability to present complex technical information to a generalist audience and thorough familiarity with XML, XSLT, and TEI standards. Personal experience in conducting scholarly research, writing, and web development related to the humanities or social sciences is preferred.

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. Review of applications will begin on June 15, 2008 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 position number FP644, complete application, and attach cover letter and resume, with contact information for three current, professional references. For assistance with this process contact Library Human Resources at (434) 924-3081.

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.

Scholarly Outreach Liaison

Faculty Opening

Scholarly Outreach Liaison,
Digital Research & Scholarship
University of Virginia Library

The University of Virginia Library seeks a creative, enterprising person – who can demonstrate a deep understanding of the intellectual and technical scene of digital scholarship in the humanities and social sciences – to coordinate outreach to faculty and students through the Scholars’ Lab and to facilitate communication between the Library’s research and development staff and their scholarly clientele.

Responsibilities: Reporting to the Director of Digital Research & Scholarship, the Scholarly Outreach Liaison is responsible for establishing goals for outreach and coordination of scholarly projects. The full ad can be reviewed at http://www.lib.virginia.edu/HR/faculty.html.

Qualifications: Master’s or terminal degree in a traditional humanities field, a strong background in computer science, and experience in an academic library setting is required. Preference will be given to candidates who can demonstrate a working knowledge of digital humanities technologies and directions, a strong public service orientation, and interest in guiding faculty projects from conceptualization to the formulation of workable project plans. Candidates should demonstrate excellent communication skills, including the ability to present complex technical information to a generalist audience and a clear understanding of the needs and expectations of the professorate.

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. Review of applications will begin on June 15, 2008 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 position number FP622, complete application, and attach cover letter and resume, with contact information for three current, professional references. For assistance with this process contact Library Human Resources at (434) 924-3081.

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.

Three Faculty Positions

University of Memphis, University Libraries seeks to fill the following faculty positions.

1). Department Head, Cataloging – Provides leadership and direction for the day-to-day operations and activities of the Cataloging Department.

2). Department Head, Collection Management – Provides leadership and direction for Collection Development, Acquisitions, and Interlibrary Loan.

3). Department Head, Instructional Services – Provides leadership and direction for the coordination, development, delivery, and assessment of User Instruction.

These are Tenure track, 12 month appointments, 24 days vacation, 12 days sick leave annually. ALA accredited MLS required. Salary and rank are commensurate with qualification and experience. For full descriptions and complete requirements call (901) 678-2201 or see http://www.exlibris.memphis.edu.
The University of Memphis is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants are urged to apply for this position.

Instruction Librarian for User Education Technologies

Georgia State University Library seeks enthusiastic, innovative applicants to join the Instruction Department delivering user-centered library services to the academic community. The Instruction Department is a part of the Learning and Technology Initiatives unit, which includes the Learning Commons, and focuses on the role of libraries and library technology in the teaching and learning process. The Instruction Librarian for User Education Technologies reports to the Instruction Coordinator.

Responsibilities
The successful candidate will assist the Instruction Coordinator in the development, implementation, promotion, and assessment of an expanding library instruction program that contributes to successful student learning. Collaborates with the Instruction, Learning Commons, Liaison, and Web Services Librarians to incorporate technology into teaching and instruction activities. Leads and participates in the creation and maintenance of digital learning objects, including tutorials, for use in web-based library instruction. Works with faculty and university instructional designers to incorporate objects into online courseware and other campus Web sites and learning object repositories, and assists in the application of information literacy outcomes and assessment measures for these materials. Participates in teaching basic library research and information literacy skills to undergraduate students in course-related in-person instruction, and in basic reference service provided at the Learning Commons Research Support Desk.

Requirements
ALA-accredited master’s degree in library science. Commitment to public service, information literacy, and support of the academic needs of students and faculty. Experience working in an academic or research library. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Skill in the use of technology and web applications. PREFERRED: Degree in instruction design or other related area. Experience creating and delivering instruction in a library or academic setting. Experience using technology to deliver library instruction synchronously and asynchronously online. Experience creating online tutorials. Knowledge of assessment tools for online instructional materials. Knowledge of current instructional theories and principles applicable to various types of online instruction.

Library and University Environment
The University Library houses over 1,440,000 volumes, subscribes to more than 7,600 serials, and is a Federal Document Depository with more than 770,000 government documents. Its growing Media Center has holdings of approximately 21,000 audio, video, and multimedia materials. The carefully selected collections are designed to serve varied research and instructional needs at the undergraduate and graduate levels of the university community. Library services are supported by the ExLibris Voyager integrated library system. The University System of Georgia has a statewide system known as GALILEO, providing equal access to electronic resources and other materials for libraries throughout the state. The University Library is a member of the Association of Southeastern Research Libraries; the Southeastern Library Network (SOLINET), and the Atlanta Regional Consortium for Higher Education, consisting of fourteen academic and research libraries serving nineteen institutions in the greater Atlanta metropolitan area.

Georgia State University (GSU) is a dynamic urban institution located in downtown Atlanta with an enrollment of approximately 27,000 students. The close relationship that exists between the university and its surrounding business, government and cultural communities makes GSU unique in the University System of Georgia and distinctive among universities in the South.

Condition of Work and Benefits
Forty-hour workweek Retirement plans include: State Teachers
Twenty-one days vacation Retirement Plan, TIAA–CREF and VALIC
Twelve paid holidays Group health and life insurance
Twelve days sick leave Social Security
Faculty rank and status Optional pre-tax benefits
Non-Tenure track Support for research and professional activities

Salary and Rank
$42,000-$56,000 for 12 months 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 June 23, 2008 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

For more information please visit our web site at: http://www.library.gsu.edu.

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

Science and Technology Librarian

POSITION: Science and Technology

RANK: Assistant University Librarian

REPORTS TO: Chair, Marston Science Library

SALARY: Minimum Salary $42,000; Actual salary will reflect selected professional’s experience and credentials

Requisition #: 0705547

DEADLINE DATE: June 30, 2008

Please note that this posting has specific instructions for the submission of application materials (see below: APPLICATION PROCESS). Failure to submit all of the required documents as instructed, may result in your application not being considered.

JOB SUMMARY:
The University of Florida Libraries seeks a creative and service-oriented reference and collection management librarian for the sciences. The Science and Technology Librarian provides reference assistance, instruction, outreach, and collection management for disciplines served by the Marston Science Library. A key element of the assignment is the use of new technology to access and deliver information to library users. The librarian works constructively in group efforts and maintains close working relationships with faculty, students and colleagues. The position is responsible for special projects such as collection reviews, monitoring UF science publications, or preparation of web-based resources. The incumbent will be assigned liaison responsibilities to specific departments in science or engineering related to the candidate’s educational background, previous experience and availability. The library encourages staff participation in reaching management decisions and, consequently, the Science and Technology Librarian will be asked to serve on various committees and teams. The incumbent will pursue professional development opportunities, including research, publication, and professional association activities, to meet library-wide criteria for tenure and promotion.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Provides traditional and electronic reference services for faculty, students and staff of the University of Florida. Participates in the provision of traditional reference desk, reference chat and email reference services. Proactively assists library patrons with the use of computer workstations.
2. Participates in instruction programs using traditional classroom methods and educational technologies.
3. Participates actively in the development, selection and evaluation of web resources for subject guides and other user services.
4. Develops and maintains web-based tutorials.
5. Participates in science collection management program. Selects and evaluates subject-based materials and works with faculty in selecting materials to support their academic and research programs.
6. Provides outreach services to interdisciplinary programs.
7. Participates in planning, policy formation and departmental decision making relating to science services, collections and new technologies.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Required:
1. Masters degree in library science from an ALA accredited library school, or equivalent advanced degree in library or information science.
2. Strong commitment to user-focused service.
3. Demonstrated knowledge of and enthusiasm for the integration of new technologies into the delivery of information services.
4. Proficient in the design and creation of web pages.
5. Ability to work effectively as part of a team within a culturally diverse user community.
6. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
7. Initiative, flexibility, and the ability to adapt and work creatively in a rapidly changing environment.
8. Strong potential for meeting the requirements for tenure and promotion.
Preferred:
1. Undergraduate or advanced degree in science or technology, or experience serving a similar user population.
2. Leadership experience that might include: coordinating the activities of others, leading committees, or supervising individuals or units.
3. Experience working in a library that serves scientists.
4. Experience with managing library collections.
5. Experience with/demonstrated enthusiasm for working with the public.
6. Experience with/demonstrated enthusiasm for instruction.
7. Familiarity with web-based instructional tools.

MARSTON SCIENCE LIBRARY
The Marston Science Library, named for Robert Q. Marston, the seventh president of the University of Florida, houses collections in agriculture, life sciences, engineering, physical sciences, mathematics and earth sciences. The Government Documents Department which includes the Map and Imagery Library is also located in MSL.

The University of Florida
The University of Florida is a large, land grant, public educational research institution with a faculty of approximately 4,000 and a student body of approximately 50,000. UF is Florida's largest university, the nation's fourth-largest, and traces its beginnings to a small seminary in 1853. Since 1985, UF has been a member of the Association of American Universities, the prestigious higher-education organization comprised of the top 62 public and private institutions in North America. UF is home to 16 colleges and more than 150 research centers and institutes. The University offers the Ph.D. in more than 90 fields and the Master's degree in more than 120 fields. For more information please consult the UF homepage at http://www.ufl.edu.
The University of Florida Libraries are members of the Association of Research Libraries, the Center for Research Libraries, the Research Libraries Group, and SOLINET. The library staff consists of more than 400 FTE librarians, technical/clerical staff and student assistants. For more information about the Libraries, please visit http://www.uflib.ufl.edu.

Benefits:
Twenty-six vacation days, nine paid holidays, and thirteen days sick leave annually; retirement plan options; insurance benefits; tuition fee waiver program; no state or local income tax.

Application Process:
The University of Florida is an equal opportunity employer and is strongly committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. Applicants from a broad spectrum of people, including members of ethnic minorities and disabled persons, are especially encouraged to apply. As part of the application process, applicants are invited to complete an on-line confidential and voluntary demographic self-disclosure form which can be found at: http://www.hr.ufl.edu/job/datacard.htm. This information is collected by the University of Florida's Faculty Development Office to track applicant trends and is in no way considered by the Smathers Libraries in the selection process.

Please note that due to the tenure accruing nature of this faculty position, only applicants with current permanent eligibility for employment in the United States will be considered.

Please submit application materials via e-mail. Send, as attachments (MS-Word format preferred), a cover letter detailing your interest in and qualifications for this position; a written statement regarding your teaching philosophy (250 words minimum); your current resume and a list of three references. Include address, telephone and email information for references. Apply by June 30, 2008 (applications will be reviewed as received). Send all required application materials to Brian W. Keith, Smathers Libraries Human Resources Officer, at: brikeit@uflib.ufl.edu.

Please note that candidates selected for onsite interviews will be required to give a public presentation reflective of current research interests.

Metadata / Systems Librarian

Fenway Libraries Online (FLO), www.flo.org, a growing library consortium of ten academic and special libraries in Boston and Cambridge, seeks a Metadata / Systems Librarian. This is a full-time position with benefits in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.

The candidate should have knowledge of library technical services operations including electronic resource management, strong computer and systems competence, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work in a collaborative environment. The successful candidate will provide support for the Voyager integrated library system (ILS) and other applications including Ex Libris MetaLib, SFX, Massachusetts Virtual Catalog, MDID and IRIS. The Metadata / Systems Librarian should be creative, flexible, energetic, and able to communicate effectively with all levels of library staff.

Responsibilities:

• Provide support for library staff in their use of the Voyager ILS, including training and documentation.
• Lead the implementation of Ex Libris MetaLib beginning fall 2008.
• Maintain and ensure the quality of records in FLO supported databases, including bibliographic and authority records, and electronic resources.
• Provide expertise to guide the migration of records into the FLO catalog with the addition of new members into the FLO consortium.
• Serve as liaison between FLO and software vendors for system and staff support.
• Conduct training sessions for library staff.
• Provide staff support and direction for the Quality Control and Acquisition/Serials committees.
• Assist with the evaluation of new products and services.
• For complete list of responsibilities, see job description (available upon request).

Qualifications:

• MLS or MLIS degree required.
• 2-3 years library experience required, preferably in an academic setting.
• Knowledge of an integrated library system; Ex Libris Voyager preferred.
• Knowledge of library technical services functions (cataloging, acquisitions, serials, ILL, reporting), including cataloging experience using AACR2, MARC formats, and LC subject heading and classification schemes.
• Knowledge of cataloging standards for digital formats and familiarity with established and emerging metadata standards.
• Experience with training and documentation desirable.
• Desire to participate in collaborative problem solving.
• Advanced competence with desktop software applications, including productivity and web-publishing software.
• Knowledge of a command-line operating system such as Unix or Linux preferred.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills required.
• Flexibility appropriate for a dynamic work setting, including schedule changes that respond to the needs of the consortium.

Salary: Competitive salary plus attractive benefits package.

Start Date: July 1, 2008

To apply:

Send email including resume, cover letter, and contact information for three professional references to Walter Stine, Executive Director, Fenway Libraries Online, c/o Wentworth Institute of Technology, 550 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA 02115. Email: stine@flo.org.

Fenway Libraries Online encourages the application of all candidates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, or veteran status.

Digitial Projects Librarian

Loyola Marymount University seeks a creative, enthusiastic candidate for the position of Digital Projects Librarian. This librarian will be responsible for coordinating and managing digital library projects and working closely with staff throughout the library. The Digital Projects Librarian chairs the library’s Digital Projects Team and will have primary responsibility for building a comprehensive digital initiatives program. This position will shape LMU’s role in the digital library environment, leading our efforts in creation, preservation, and access to the library’s primary source digital content.

Loyola Marymount, founded in 1911, is a comprehensive university in the mainstream of American Catholic higher education. Located on the west side of Los Angeles overlooking the Pacific Ocean, LMU is one of the nation’s 28 Jesuit colleges and universities and five Marymount institutions. It serves 5,400 undergraduates and over 2,500 graduate students in the Colleges/Schools of Liberal Arts, Science and Engineering, Business Administration, Communication and Fine Arts, Film and Television, Education, and Law. Loyola Marymount seeks professionally outstanding applicants who value its mission and share its commitment to academic excellence, the education of the whole person, and the building of a just society. LMU is an equal opportunity institution actively working to promote an intercultural learning community. The university recently broke ground on a new library which will open in Fall 2009.

The ideal candidate must have broad knowledge of current trends in higher education, learning technologies, and digital library practices including rights management and preservation. The successful candidate will be a strong project manager demonstrating curiosity about new technologies, collaborative ability, and a strong desire to innovate. We seek candidates with typically a Master of Library Science from an ALA accredited institution and/or other related graduate. A minimum of one year digital project management experience preferred. Commitment to professional development is essential.

For additional details regarding this position, please visit our website. We offer a comprehensive benefits package. Interested candidates must apply online at http://jobs.lmu.edu (Reference #08-334).

Assistant Director of Libraries

This individual will assist in the overall planning and administration of the College Libraries; also responsible for the supervision and administration of the Audiovisual Library and the Brendlinger Library Circulation desk staff, scheduling and services.

Master’s degree in Library/Information Science from an ALA accredited institution required. 4 years professional experience, with progressively increasing responsibility, preferably in an academic library.

Submit resume, cover letter and download Application form and Self Identification Form (found at www.mc3.edu under “Employment”) by June 6, 2008 to Attn: CHR, Montgomery County Community College, 340 DeKalb Pike, Blue Bell, PA 19422, email: resumes@mc3.edu or fax: 215-619-7180.
Montgomery County Community College is an EOE.

Research Librarian for Business

The University of California, Irvine Libraries seek a creative, knowledgeable, and user-centered Research Librarian for Business to plan and deliver innovative reference and instruction services, and to develop and manage electronic and print collections in Business and Management.

The Research Librarian for Business will provide liaison and outreach to faculty and students of the Paul Merage School of Business. The Paul Merage School of Business has been ranked among the top 50 business schools nationally by the Wall Street Journal, Business Week and U.S. News and World Report. The School's program is known for its focus and integration of Information Technology for Management in its curriculum. This focus emphasizes the need for a thorough understanding of how to use information and technology resources. The Paul Merage School of Business is ranked within the top 10 in Information Technology by the Wall Street Journal and the Financial Times. The School offers a full-time Ph.D. program, and four MBA programs (Full-time MBA, Executive MBA, Fully Employed MBA, and Health Care Executive MBA). Beginning Fall 2008 the School will also offer a BA in Business Administration and a BS in Information Management.

The successful candidate for this position will be a member of the Langson Library Reference Department, reporting to the Head of Reference with a secondary reporting line to the Head of Collection Development.

Duties and Responsibilities

In the area of collection development, the Research Librarian for Business will be responsible for the selection, assessment, and management of collections and resources in business and management including reference resources. The Research Librarian will serve as liaison to the faculty and students in The Paul Merage School of Business to ensure that their information needs are being met and to promote the Libraries’ services and resources. The Research Librarian will be responsible for monitoring budgets and making collections decisions that support the teaching and research needs on campus. The incumbent will keep abreast of new publications and electronic resources in business and management and will develop and update subject web pages in support of curriculum and research in The Paul Merage School of Business.

The UCI Libraries fund the business electronic resources available to the campus, and The Paul Merage School of Business funds electronic resources available in its "ELibrary" (restricted to The Paul Merage School of Business students, faculty, and staff). The Research Librarian for Business will work with both the UCI Libraries and The Merage School of Business to ensure that teaching and research needs are being met by the joint collections.

In the area of reference, the Research Librarian for Business will provide specialized business and general reference services at the Langson Library Reference Desk, supporting information needs in business, social sciences, government publications, humanities, education, and the arts. The Research Librarian for Business will provide approximately ten hours of reference service weekly, including responding to in-person, telephone, and electronic inquiries. The candidate will provide specialized individual research consultations and also maintain sufficient knowledge to provide effective general reference assistance. Occasional weekend and evening shifts are required.

In the area of instruction, the Research Librarian for Business will provide and promote subject-based instruction ranging from general orientations and overviews of electronic resources in business to customized presentations for specific course assignments. The candidate will also participate in the Libraries' information literacy initiatives and general education programs to assist campus and community users in improving their critical thinking, information seeking, and research skills.

Qualifications

Required:

• Graduate degree in library science from an ALA-accredited institution or an equivalent combination of relevant advanced degree and library experience.
• Substantial knowledge of business and financial information resources, in both print and electronic formats.
• Ability to provide effective instruction in the use of electronic and print resources in business.
• Strong interest in building and managing collections in business, both print and electronic.
• Commitment to user-centered library services.
• Strong interest in library information technology.
• Strong interest in working with students and faculty.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team and in a dynamically changing environment.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse constituencies.
• Ability to meet the University of California criteria for advancement and promotion of Librarians.

Preferred:

• Significant experience in teaching information literacy skills in business and management.
• Experience assessing, evaluating, and negotiating digital resources in business.
• Skill in developing, organizing, and maintaining web-based information resources.
• Educational background in business or management.
• Experience in performing reference, instruction and/or collection development in business-related subjects in an academic or research library.

Consideration will be given to applicants with a wide range of years of experience, including qualified early career librarians.

Langson Library Reference Department

As the primary research and information center of the Langson Library, the department supports research and teaching in the Arts, Education, Humanities, Social Sciences and Business and Management. The department provides reference services including research consultation, online searching, tours, and a wide range of instructional programs and workshops. The Reference Collection consists of key print resources along with a growing collection of media, data and electronic resources in the Multimedia Resources Center, which is also located in the department. A large Technology Enhanced Classroom and a robust wireless network throughout the Libraries provide excellent facilities for teaching. The department operates in a team-based environment and the staff consists of 10 librarians; 5 FTE library assistants and a computer resource specialist.

The Libraries

The UCI Libraries are committed to innovation and excellence and are in a major period of growth and change. The Libraries consist of the Langson Library, the Science Library, the Library Gateway Study Center, and the Grunigen Medical Library. The Langson Library primarily serves the Schools of Humanities, Arts, Social Sciences, Social Ecology, Business, the Department of Education, and Interdisciplinary Studies. The Science Library primarily serves the College of Health Sciences (including the School of Medicine) and the Schools of Biological Sciences, Physical Sciences, Engineering, and Information and Computer Sciences. The Grunigen Medical Library serves the clinical needs of the Health Sciences at the University of California, Irvine Medical Center, located in Orange, 12 miles from the main campus.

The UCI Libraries have a staff of 273 FTE and an organizational structure that includes the use of teams in conjunction with departments. The library collection consists of over 2.7 million volumes, over 48,000 current serial titles, and an aggressively expanding electronic resources collection. The UCI Libraries are a member of the: Association of Research Libraries (ARL), California Digital Library (CDL), Coalition of Networked Information (CNI), Center for Research Libraries (CRL), Council on Library and Information Resources (CLIR), International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA) and Scholarly Publishing & Academic Resources Coalition (SPARC).

University of California, Irvine

The University of California, Irvine, is nestled in over 1,500 acres of coastal foothills, five miles from the Pacific Ocean, between San Diego and Los Angeles. Founded in 1965, UCI is among the fastest-growing University of California campuses, with more than 25,000 undergraduate and graduate students and about 1,400 faculty members. UCI has had an extraordinarily rapid rise to distinction in its first forty years, including membership in the Association of American Universities, three Nobel prizes since 1995, and ranking in many surveys among the nation’s best public universities.

Student enrollment is planned to reach 32,000 by 2014 accompanied by a proportional growth in faculty and staff. Nearly 60% of UCI students identify themselves as Asian American, African-American, Chicano/Latino, or Native American. The University offers 40 doctoral programs in addition to the M.D. UCI’s academic programs are ranked nationally among the top universities; several doctoral programs are ranked in the top ten.

Librarians at the University of California, Irvine are academic appointees and receive potential career status at the time of their initial appointment. Librarians periodically receive administrative and peer review for merit increases based on the following criteria: 1) professional competence and quality of service within the Library; 2) professional activity outside the Library; 3) university and public service; and 4) research and other creative activity.

Salary & Benefits: Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. Preferred appointment level is $46,164 – $82,524 (Assistant I – Librarian III). Consideration will be given to applicants with a wide range of years of experience, including qualified early career librarians.

Deadline for Applications: Applications received by June 30, 2008 will receive first consideration, but applications will continue to be accepted until the position is filled.

To Apply: Electronic applications are preferred. Qualified applicants who wish to be considered for this position should send their application materials including: cover letter; complete résumé; and the names, e-mail addresses, and phone numbers of three references, with a statement of each reference's professional relationship to the applicant, to:

e-mail: libhr@uci.edu
Library Human Resources
UC Irvine, P.O. Box 19557
Irvine, CA 92623-9557
confidential fax (949) 824-3270

St. Louis County Library District

The St. Louis County Library District is currently seeking qualified applicants to fill professional librarian positions in anticipation of managerial openings in branch public service. The selected candidates will schedule staff and monitor attendance, oversee branch operations, building, and grounds maintenance, supervise and participate in public service activities including circulation and reference services, participate in program planning and collection development, and hire, train, and evaluate staff. Salary: $44,780 - $50,000 DOQ

The St. Louis County Library has twenty branches and seven hundred employees. The Library provides both traditional and non-traditional services to a diverse community of more than 870,000 residents in suburban St. Louis County and has a circulation of approximately 9 million.

A Master's Degree in Library Science and supervisory experience are required. The St. Louis County Library is an equal opportunity employer.

If you are interested in applying, please forward a cover letter and resume to: St. Louis County Library, Attn. Manager of Human Resources, 1640 S. Lindbergh Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63131. Please visit our website at www.slcl.org.

Librarian

Our staff makes our halls a home.

We, the staff of the Department of Residential Life, have a vision for our work, “Learning, Growing, and Mattering: for every person, on every floor, in every community.”

We are seeking an individual who can help provide leadership and resources for students residing in University Housing in creating and fostering communities that strive toward this vision. This includes supporting the academic mission of the university by developing environments conducive to student learning and academic success, respecting, appreciating, and advocating for the diversity of our student population, fostering collaboration with the University Library, and supporting the holistic development of all our students.

The eight Residence Hall Libraries were established to meet the informational, educational, cultural, and recreational needs of our students. The Residence Hall Library collection consists of 28,000 book titles, a large collection of DVDs, compact discs, popular magazines, and newspapers including an extensive diversity and social identity collection. The Librarian coordinates the administration and supervision of all libraries and library staff in the University Housing Library system. He or she serves as an information specialist within University Housing and Residential Life. The Librarian supervises two full time secretaries, 2 graduate assistants, math and science tutors, and 55 students.

Requirements for CandidacyEducational Master of Library Science (MLS) or Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS) from an ALA-accredited school or its degree equivalent, minimum of three years full time experience in a library environment, including administrative experience and experience managing multiple priorities while coordinating a diverse set of functions is required of all applicants.

Experiential
Preference will be given to candidates who possess:

• student affairs experience
• supervision experience
• demonstrated ability to copy catalog
• demonstrated ability to collaborate across multiple library environment
• knowledge of copyright law
• knowledge of integrated library system, in particular, Voyager
• strong desire to work with first and second year students
• significant work with undergraduate students
• understanding of and experience with implementing student-centered learning technologies
• the capacity to analyze and organize new information

The successful candidate will have strengths in many if not all of the above areas.

Contract and Salary
Full-time, twelve-month Academic Professional appointment. Start date is negotiable, but ideally by June 30, 2008. Salary will be commensurate with experience. Professional development funds for travel and individual training and development opportunities will also be available based on professional goals and departmental priorities.

University Benefits
Cumulative sick leave; group health, vision, dental and life insurance with options for domestic and married partners including dependents; full tuition and partial fee waiver for two units per semester (approximately 2 courses) with approval of supervisor; state retirement and other benefits for academic professionals. 24 vacation days per academic year, plus university holidays.

Application Timeline
To receive full consideration, applications should be received by June 10, 2008. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and screening interviews will take place via the phone as applications are received. Campus finalists will be invited in June 2008. We hope to fill the vacancy by June 16, 2008 with a start date of June 30, 2008, negotiable (no later than July 7, 2008)

Applications
A cover letter of application, resume, e-mail address, and the names, addresses, email addresses (if available), and telephone numbers of three references (a current supervisor strongly preferred) should be sent to the following address. Academic credentials will be required at a later date.
Andi Cailles
Assistant Director of Residential Life for Hall Supervision and Staffing
Search: University Housing/Residential Life Librarian
Department of Residential Life
1203 South Fourth Street, 300 Clark Hall
Champaign, Illinois 61820
(217) 333-0770
Fax: (217) 333-6343
reslifejobs@uiuc.edu

Candidate Website / Additional Information
We encourage all applicants to learn more about the Department, Housing, the University of Illinois and the Urbana-Champaign community by visiting our candidate website: www.housing.uiuc.edu/employment/reslife

Information about our Residence Hall Libraries can be found at:www.housing.uiuc.edu/living/library/

Student Affairs/University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

The University of Illinois is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer.

Assistant Head, Non-Print Management Department

Assistant Head, Non-Print Management Department,
Northeastern University, Boston, Massachusetts
Search reopened

Northeastern University Libraries seek an energetic, creative, and self-motivated individual to join the re-energized, service-oriented, and forward-looking team in its Technical Services Division. The Division’s Non-Print Management Department handles all electronic and media-based resources, working in close collaboration with its partner, the Print Management Department.

Reporting to the Head of Non-Print Management, this position involves leadership and management of the day-to-day operations of the Ordering and Metadata Management (OMM) unit within the Department, including:

• Primary responsibility for the provision of original cataloging and metadata for all non-print materials and digital projects, including additions to IRis, Northeastern’s digital repository;
• Management of the ordering and purchase of e-resources and media materials of all kinds;
• License and vendor negotiations;
• Ensuring that the OMM group runs efficiently and smoothly through the setting of daily and long-term priorities;
• Managing workflow and identifying and resolving problems;
• Planning, organizing, and overseeing projects.
• Hiring, training, and evaluating 3-9 FTE staff, planning training programs, and producing training materials;
• Participating in planning, integrating, and reporting on the activities of the Technical Services Division as a whole to ensure the achievement of Divisional goals.
• Working closely with the Assistant Head, Resource and Receipt Control to coordinate and plan Department work and will be expected to have a broad understanding of all Department activities and related technical services best practices. Also works closely with other Departments on digital and non-print projects.

QUALIFICATIONS: MLS from an ALA-accredited program; additional advanced degree preferred. At least 4 years demonstrated successful experience in increasingly responsible positions managing or supervising cataloging and/or database maintenance activities ,e-resource and media ordering, and licensing in academic or research libraries. Knowledge of and experience with LC classification, AACR2, LCSH, and a variety of metadata and associated functional standards and tools (Dublin Core, MODS), OCLC, and cataloging in non-print formats, including both serials and monographs. Experience with digital projects (e.g. repositories) and integrated library systems, especially III's Millennium system, preferred. Excellent planning, analytical, interpersonal, communications, supervisory, project management and organizational skills desired. Ability to work internally and externally with a wide variety of individual at all levels, a strong service orientation, and demonstrated commitment to staff development and diversity in the workplace.

SETTING: Northeastern, located in the heart of Boston, is an urban Carnegie Research II institution that is student focused and dedicated to a cooperative education/experiential learning model. A diverse student body of 16,700 undergraduates and 4,400 graduate students are enrolled in seven undergraduate colleges, nine graduate and professional schools, and two part-time undergraduate divisions. There are also active continuing education and distance learning programs. The Libraries hold membership in OCLC/NELINET, the Coalition for Networked Information Task Force, the Boston Library Consortium, and the Boston Regional Library System, and is a Commission on Preservation and Access sponsor. Visit the Libraries' web site for more information: http://www.lib.neu.edu/.

SALARY: Salary: from $44,753, depending on qualifications: Excellent benefits.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Send letter of application, resume, and three references to Will Wakeling, Acting Dean of Libraries., Northeastern University Libraries, 320 Snell Library, 360 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA 02115 or w.wakeling@neu.edu. For more information on the position contact Janet Morrow, Head of Non-Print Management, at j.morrow@neu.edu.

Northeastern University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer, and especially welcomes applications from minorities, women, and persons with disabilities.