Head, Bibliographic Management Services Division
Rank: Tenure Track, Associate Professor
If you are an innovative, visionary leader of library technical services, excited about working in a collaborative environment and partnering with other library senior managers to re-envision the library for the 21st century, then this job is for you! As Head, Bibliographic Management Services Division at The University of Montana, Maureen and Mike Mansfield Library you would join the library faculty as a tenure track Associate Professor; report to the Dean of University Libraries; serve as a member of the library’s senior management group; and work closely with other division heads as well as the Dean to facilitate effective communication and positive working relationships library wide.
The University of Montana has three affiliate campuses to which UM Missoula University Libraries provides cataloging and system support for a union catalog using the Voyager System. Working collaboratively for the mutual benefit of all campuses is a central goal of the library. You can help UM provide a quality-based learning and research environment--apply today!
About the job
The Bibliographic Management Services Division consists of a staff of two faculty, 14 classified staff and 1.7 FTE in student workers. As the head of the division, you would serve as a catalyst for strategic development of bibliographic support in a digital environment; develop and direct creative new services; provide leadership for department staff for the acquisition and cataloging of all formats and for expertise in the use of metadata for the library’s growing digitization projects. You would lead the development and application of policy, workflow, project management and resource allocation; play a key role in the acquisition fund management (about $3.7M); participate in the Collection Development committee to provide budget reports; provide leadership in the acquisition and implementation of collection management technologies; implement methods of collection management that will provide data for purchasing decisions; and provide energetic, insightful leadership for planning and project initiation/management;
About the Mansfield Library
The Maureen and Mike Mansfield Library is the largest library in the state of Montana with a tradition of collaboration with a variety of state and regional library partners. The Mansfield Library is a leader in the state in the use of technology to extend services and collections to the citizens and university’s global community. On campus, the Mansfield Library is heavily used by students and researchers alike as a learning and social place offering opportunities for cultural and intellectual pursuits through its successful instructional programs, displays, special collections and events.
The University of Montana
Located at the heart of western Montana’s stunning natural landscape, UM is a magnet not only for top-notch teachers and researchers, but also for students from across the country and around the globe. A city within a city – with its own eateries, stores, medical facilities, banking and postal services, and zip code – UM has an increasingly diverse population and rich culture.
The successful candidate will have:
a Master’s degree in library science from an accredited ALA graduate program or equivalent professional degree; five years of relevant, progressively responsible, professional experience in an academic or research library; project management experience and extensive experience in the use of automated systems; experience in the processes, technologies and budgeting for acquisitions; demonstrated management, supervisory and leadership skills; ability to create and manage organizational change; evidence of ability to interact collaboratively; ability to communicate clearly and knowledgeably orally and in writing; and a solid technology background.
“Missoula is one of the best places to be: friendly people, supportive faculty, a great sense of community, fantastic educational opportunities, and beautiful, beautiful scenery!”—Princeton Review, on The University of Montana.
This is your opportunity to join our electric environment!
Salary: $55,000 - $60,000
Start Date: February 2008
Application review will begin on October 10, 2008 and continue until the position is filled. To apply, send your letter of interest, resume, and list of three professional references to:
Library Administrative Services
Maureen and Mike Mansfield Library
The University of Montana
32 Campus Drive #9936
Missoula, MT 59812-9936
Or
Email: library.jobs@umontana.edu
Visit our Website at http://www.lib.umt.edu
The University of Montana is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from qualified minorities, Vietnam era veterans, and women. This material is available in an alternate format upon request. Qualified candidates may request veterans’ preference in accordance with state law
Thursday, September 18, 2008
Arts and Humanities Librarian
The Grand Valley State University Libraries invite applications for a full-time tenure-track Arts and Humanities Librarian. Duties will include providing virtual and traditional reference assistance, library instruction, performing collection development and serving as liaison to one or more academic departments in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. This position will be located at the Zumberge Library on GVSU's main campus in Allendale, MI and will require evening and weekend hours.
Requirements: Master of Library Science degree from an ALA accredited institution; exceptional interpersonal and communication skills; ability to work in a team environment; strong commitment to public service.
Desired qualifications: undergraduate or graduate degree in the humanities; experience providing reference and instruction; experience with collection development.
Salary/Benefits: Salary commensurate with experience; benefits include health and life insurance. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled; recent library school graduates and those from under-represented groups are encouraged to apply.
To apply online, go to www.gvsujobs.org and attach a cover letter, list of references and resume and/or CV. If you need assistance or have questions, call Human Resources at 616-331-2215. Grand Valley State University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity institution.
Grand Valley State University is a public four-year comprehensive university located in west Michigan with campuses in Allendale, Grand Rapids and Holland, plus centers in Muskegon and Traverse City. The university attracts more than 22,000 students with high quality programs and state-of-the-art facilities. Grand Rapids is a metropolitan area with a population of over one million, rich in cultural amenities and in easy driving distance of superb summer and winter recreational venues.
Requirements: Master of Library Science degree from an ALA accredited institution; exceptional interpersonal and communication skills; ability to work in a team environment; strong commitment to public service.
Desired qualifications: undergraduate or graduate degree in the humanities; experience providing reference and instruction; experience with collection development.
Salary/Benefits: Salary commensurate with experience; benefits include health and life insurance. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled; recent library school graduates and those from under-represented groups are encouraged to apply.
To apply online, go to www.gvsujobs.org and attach a cover letter, list of references and resume and/or CV. If you need assistance or have questions, call Human Resources at 616-331-2215. Grand Valley State University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity institution.
Grand Valley State University is a public four-year comprehensive university located in west Michigan with campuses in Allendale, Grand Rapids and Holland, plus centers in Muskegon and Traverse City. The university attracts more than 22,000 students with high quality programs and state-of-the-art facilities. Grand Rapids is a metropolitan area with a population of over one million, rich in cultural amenities and in easy driving distance of superb summer and winter recreational venues.
Associate University Librarian for Scholarly Resources and Special Collections
Cornell University Library (CUL) seeks a dynamic, visionary senior manager to lead the Library’s distinguished collections and evolving scholarly communications programs. Reporting to the University Librarian, the successful candidate will advance system-wide stewardship, resource allocation, policy development, and planning, and will serve on the Library’s senior management team. S/he will initiate sustainable collaborative relationships with other libraries and institutions and will lead the Library’s partnerships with scholars and scientists in the creation, collection, and dissemination of scholarly resources.
From its pioneering leadership in collection development, special collections, and digital projects, to the present commitment to developing new channels for scholarly communication, Cornell University Library has initiated and supported the thoughtful transformation of collections, services, and resources to advance instruction, research, and scholarship in the 21st century. The Library hosts arXiv.org, the open access repository of electronic scientific preprints, as well as Project Euclid, an online publishing platform for journals in mathematics and statistics, and is creating innovative publishing venues in the social sciences and humanities, some in collaboration with Cornell University Press.
From its pioneering leadership in collection development, special collections, and digital projects, to the present commitment to developing new channels for scholarly communication, Cornell University Library has initiated and supported the thoughtful transformation of collections, services, and resources to advance instruction, research, and scholarship in the 21st century. The Library hosts arXiv.org, the open access repository of electronic scientific preprints, as well as Project Euclid, an online publishing platform for journals in mathematics and statistics, and is creating innovative publishing venues in the social sciences and humanities, some in collaboration with Cornell University Press.
The Library seeks an energetic and knowledgeable colleague to shape and lead the Library’s evolving role in the provision of information and the advancement of knowledge through varied means. The AUL for Scholarly Resources and Special Collections will:
- Lead the Library’s collection development programs, directly administering a materials budget of over $12 million and coordinating a total materials budget of $17 million for the 20 libraries that constitute the Cornell University Library system.
- Provide administrative oversight for the Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections and the Asia collections; provide coordination for all rare book and archival holdings in unit libraries.
- Supervise an administrative team of 3 senior library staff to secure the broadest terms of access to scholarly resources, advance intellectual property issues, promote scholarly communication/publishing initiatives, and assess the impact of proposed new academic emphases on local collections and library resources.
- Forge collaborations with academic departments and programs, representing the Library in areas related to collection development, special collections, and scholarly communications to the University community.
- Represent the Cornell University Library on local, regional, university, national, and international committees and initiatives in the areas of scholarly communications and collections.
Required: MLS or appropriate graduate degree, PhD highly desired. Significant experience in a major research university with at least five years administrative leadership in research library collection development and/or special collections. Deep knowledge of current trends in collection development, archives and special collections, and an understanding of scholarly communications issues. Experience in increasingly responsible positions with demonstrated excellent administrative abilities including leadership, effective supervisory and budgetary skills, and commitment to diversity. Ability to effect change in a challenging and complex environment. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; enthusiasm for collaborative work. Ability to foster effective and positive relationships with faculty, staff, and students.
Background: Cornell University is an Ivy League comprehensive research university located in Ithaca in the scenic Finger Lakes region of upstate New York. The university comprises 14 schools with 2,900 faculty members and 20,800 undergraduate, graduate and professional students. The Cornell University Library, with more than 450 staff members ranks in the top ten research libraries in North America. Its 20 libraries contain nearly 8 million printed volumes, 58,000 current serials, over 400,000 electronic resources, 72,500 cubic feet of manuscripts, and rich materials in other formats. The Library’s outstanding special collections - from medieval manuscripts to hip hop and from ancient Chinese texts to comic books - preserve the past and pave the way for future scholarship. The Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections documents the broad range of human intellectual experience with more than 480,000 print volumes, 70 million manuscripts, and another million photographs, prints, and other visual media. The Asia Collections - the John M. Echols Collection on Southeast Asia, the Charles W. Wason Collection on East Asia, and the South Asia Collection - are among the largest and most significant collections of Asian historical and literary materials in North America with 1,200,000 books, serials, and newspapers, as well as videos, films, maps, and sound recordings. The Library’s Strategic Goals can be found at: http://www.library.cornell.edu/staffweb/CULGoals_2007-2010.pdf. The organizational chart can be viewed at: http://www.library.cornell.edu/img/ul/CULibraryOrgChart.pdf
Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package including 22 vacation days, 11 paid holidays, health insurance, life insurance and university retirement contributions (TIAA-CREF and other options).
Application: To apply for this position go to http://www.ohr.cornell.edu/jobs/, search under the job category of Librarians, and select posting number 09663. Follow the instructions for online submission. Please include a cover letter, resume, and the names and contact information for three references. Applications requested by November 15, 2008. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
For further information, contact Lyndsi Prignon, Assistant Director of Library Human Resources, 235 Olin Library, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY 14853-5301.
Cornell University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer strongly committed to diversity. We value qualified candidates who can bring to our community a variety of backgrounds and experiences.
Librarian (Head of Preservation)
Librarian (Head of Preservation) #102801Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience; comprehensive benefits.UM Libraries' Web site: http://www.lib.umd.edu
RESPONSIBILITIES: The Head of Preservation oversees an evolving program for preservation of the Libraries’ collections. Responsible for planning, implementation, and administration of conservation/preservation program that encompasses all aspects of material treatments and is concerned with all media and formats (including print, digital, microforms, manuscripts, photographs, realia, and other non-print media). Coordinates and facilitates department activities, facilitates organizational communications, fosters an environment of shared responsibility, and develops and promotes strategic plans and vision. Will assess and redesign the Libraries’ preservation program to meet the expanding needs of the Libraries’ unique special collections in all formats, including digital objects. Provides leadership through active participation on teams and committees at the production group, division, Libraries, and University level and within the profession. Works under the direction of the Assistant Director of the Technical Services Division.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE: Required: ALA-accredited Master’s degree in library science or equivalent professional degree and experience in the conservation/preservation field. Five years of professional experience in an academic or research library, including two years managing preservation or conservation staff and at least one to three years of progressive experience with digital resources. Training and experience in conservation/preservation treatment, practices, issues, and trends. Demonstrated knowledge of life cycle management of digital assets. Excellent organizational, management, and supervisory skills. Strong public service orientation. Demonstrated ability to work effectively and creatively with administrators, faculty, students, and library staff in a dynamic, rapidly changing environment. Excellent interpersonal and oral and written communication skills.
Preferred: Demonstrated success in writing grant proposals.
Position is appointed to Librarian Faculty Ranks as established by the University System of Maryland Board of Regents. Rank at appointment is based on the successful applicant’s experience and relevant credentials. For additional information, consult the following website: http://www.lib.umd.edu/groups/la/APPSC/index.html
APPLICATIONS: Electronic applications preferred. For full consideration, send application with position title and number in the subject line. Submit cover letter, resume and names/e-mail addresses of three references by October 10, 2008. Applications accepted until position is filled. Send to lib-hremploy@umd.edu Full job description at: http://www.lib.umd.edu/PASD/hremployment.html
EEO/AA Employer.
RESPONSIBILITIES: The Head of Preservation oversees an evolving program for preservation of the Libraries’ collections. Responsible for planning, implementation, and administration of conservation/preservation program that encompasses all aspects of material treatments and is concerned with all media and formats (including print, digital, microforms, manuscripts, photographs, realia, and other non-print media). Coordinates and facilitates department activities, facilitates organizational communications, fosters an environment of shared responsibility, and develops and promotes strategic plans and vision. Will assess and redesign the Libraries’ preservation program to meet the expanding needs of the Libraries’ unique special collections in all formats, including digital objects. Provides leadership through active participation on teams and committees at the production group, division, Libraries, and University level and within the profession. Works under the direction of the Assistant Director of the Technical Services Division.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE: Required: ALA-accredited Master’s degree in library science or equivalent professional degree and experience in the conservation/preservation field. Five years of professional experience in an academic or research library, including two years managing preservation or conservation staff and at least one to three years of progressive experience with digital resources. Training and experience in conservation/preservation treatment, practices, issues, and trends. Demonstrated knowledge of life cycle management of digital assets. Excellent organizational, management, and supervisory skills. Strong public service orientation. Demonstrated ability to work effectively and creatively with administrators, faculty, students, and library staff in a dynamic, rapidly changing environment. Excellent interpersonal and oral and written communication skills.
Preferred: Demonstrated success in writing grant proposals.
Position is appointed to Librarian Faculty Ranks as established by the University System of Maryland Board of Regents. Rank at appointment is based on the successful applicant’s experience and relevant credentials. For additional information, consult the following website: http://www.lib.umd.edu/groups/la/APPSC/index.html
APPLICATIONS: Electronic applications preferred. For full consideration, send application with position title and number in the subject line. Submit cover letter, resume and names/e-mail addresses of three references by October 10, 2008. Applications accepted until position is filled. Send to lib-hremploy@umd.edu Full job description at: http://www.lib.umd.edu/PASD/hremployment.html
EEO/AA Employer.
Monday, September 8, 2008
Research Librarian for Emerging Technologies & Service Innovation
The University of California, Irvine Libraries seek a creative, knowledgeable, and user-centered Research Librarian for Emerging Technologies and Service Innovation to plan and deliver innovative direct user services.
The Research Librarian for Emerging Technologies and Service Innovation serves as an explorer of, and champion for, the use of evolving and existing technologies as part of the UCI Libraries’ commitment to research, reference and instruction. The incumbent participates in the supervision of the Libraries’ multimedia labs and technology enhanced classrooms: the Multimedia Resource Center (MRC), the Interactive Learning Center (ILC), and the Technology Enhanced Classroom (TEC). In addition, the incumbent participates with colleagues in the Libraries’ Reference Departments to provide reference service at the physical desks and in a variety of electronic modes.
Duties and Responsibilities
The Research Librarian for Emerging Technologies and Service Innovation identifies and assists in the service implementation of new library technologies initiatives related to the access and use of content in all public services, such as virtual reference, Web 2.0 applications, and other innovative technology-based services. The incumbent keeps abreast of new technologies that facilitate users’ ability to access and manipulate data and enhance the Libraries’ efforts to provide services to patrons in a virtual environment. The incumbent may provide instruction to librarians and the campus on new technologies through the Libraries’ workshop series and the campus-wide Electronic Educational Environment (EEE) workshop series. The incumbent assists the Head of Reference in coordinating a variety of virtual reference services, including scheduling and training. The incumbent also provides excellent and responsive general information and reference services, including in-person, telephone, and electronic. Occasional weekend and evening shifts may be required.
A key responsibility of the Research Librarian for Emerging Technologies and Service Innovation is to coordinate and evaluate the services and activities of the multimedia labs and technology enhanced classrooms (ILC, MRC, and TEC). The incumbent supervises and evaluates personnel and monitors the budget of these units and works closely with intra-divisional teams to support and facilitate team goal setting.
The Research Librarian for Emerging Technologies and Service Innovation works closely with Collection Development librarians and other staff to identify and deploy plugs-ins, software, and new technologies (such as streaming audio and video) to enhance the delivery of information to users. The incumbent also advises and collaborates with Collection Development and Reference staff to effectively utilize Web 2.0 technologies and social networking software to market library resources and to facilitate scholarly sharing.
The successful candidate for this position is a member of both Langson Library Reference and Science Library Reference, reporting to the Head of Reference with a secondary reporting line to the Head of Collection Development.
Qualifications
Required:
• Graduate degree in library science from an ALA-accredited institution or an equivalent combination of relevant advanced degree and library experience
• Knowledge of current and evolving information technologies as applied to direct user services
• Commitment to user-centered services
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including presentation skills and the ability to explain technical issues to non-technical clients
• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
• Ability to exercise technical and professional judgment in order to solve problems in non-routine situations and provide innovative and creative solutions
• Ability to work effectively in a team and in a dynamically changing environment
• Ability to effectively supervise staff
• Ability to work effectively with diverse constituencies
• Ability to meet the University of California requirements for advancement and promotion
Preferred:
• Experience working with multimedia technologies
• Successful supervisory experience
The Reference Department
Langson Library Reference is the research and information center of the Langson Library supporting research and teaching in the arts, education, humanities, social sciences, and business. Science Library Reference is the research and information center of the Science Library supporting research and teaching in the biological sciences, physical sciences, engineering, information and computer sciences, and the health and medical sciences. Both units provide reference services including research consultation, electronic reference, and a wide range of instructional programs and workshops. Each unit maintains a reference collection consisting of key print resources along with a growing collection of electronic resources. The Interactive Learning Center (ILC), a unit of Science Library Reference, and the Multimedia Resources Center (MRC)/Technology Enhanced Classroom (TEC), a unit of Langson Library Reference, provide access to a wide range of specialized media, software, and electronic resources. These units also maintain a variety of computers and other multimedia equipment for use by the UC Irvine community and provide classroom and computer support for the Libraries’ instructional efforts. The Reference Department operates in a team-based environment and the staff consists of 17+ librarians, 10+ library assistants, 2 programmers, and 2 computer resource specialists.
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 3.1 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 28,000 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 $47,087 – $52,860 (Assistant Librarian II – Associate Librarian III). 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, 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, which may also include an attractive mortgage program, are equal to approximately 40% of salary.
Deadline for Applications: Applications received by October 6, 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
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 Research Librarian for Emerging Technologies and Service Innovation serves as an explorer of, and champion for, the use of evolving and existing technologies as part of the UCI Libraries’ commitment to research, reference and instruction. The incumbent participates in the supervision of the Libraries’ multimedia labs and technology enhanced classrooms: the Multimedia Resource Center (MRC), the Interactive Learning Center (ILC), and the Technology Enhanced Classroom (TEC). In addition, the incumbent participates with colleagues in the Libraries’ Reference Departments to provide reference service at the physical desks and in a variety of electronic modes.
Duties and Responsibilities
The Research Librarian for Emerging Technologies and Service Innovation identifies and assists in the service implementation of new library technologies initiatives related to the access and use of content in all public services, such as virtual reference, Web 2.0 applications, and other innovative technology-based services. The incumbent keeps abreast of new technologies that facilitate users’ ability to access and manipulate data and enhance the Libraries’ efforts to provide services to patrons in a virtual environment. The incumbent may provide instruction to librarians and the campus on new technologies through the Libraries’ workshop series and the campus-wide Electronic Educational Environment (EEE) workshop series. The incumbent assists the Head of Reference in coordinating a variety of virtual reference services, including scheduling and training. The incumbent also provides excellent and responsive general information and reference services, including in-person, telephone, and electronic. Occasional weekend and evening shifts may be required.
A key responsibility of the Research Librarian for Emerging Technologies and Service Innovation is to coordinate and evaluate the services and activities of the multimedia labs and technology enhanced classrooms (ILC, MRC, and TEC). The incumbent supervises and evaluates personnel and monitors the budget of these units and works closely with intra-divisional teams to support and facilitate team goal setting.
The Research Librarian for Emerging Technologies and Service Innovation works closely with Collection Development librarians and other staff to identify and deploy plugs-ins, software, and new technologies (such as streaming audio and video) to enhance the delivery of information to users. The incumbent also advises and collaborates with Collection Development and Reference staff to effectively utilize Web 2.0 technologies and social networking software to market library resources and to facilitate scholarly sharing.
The successful candidate for this position is a member of both Langson Library Reference and Science Library Reference, reporting to the Head of Reference with a secondary reporting line to the Head of Collection Development.
Qualifications
Required:
• Graduate degree in library science from an ALA-accredited institution or an equivalent combination of relevant advanced degree and library experience
• Knowledge of current and evolving information technologies as applied to direct user services
• Commitment to user-centered services
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including presentation skills and the ability to explain technical issues to non-technical clients
• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
• Ability to exercise technical and professional judgment in order to solve problems in non-routine situations and provide innovative and creative solutions
• Ability to work effectively in a team and in a dynamically changing environment
• Ability to effectively supervise staff
• Ability to work effectively with diverse constituencies
• Ability to meet the University of California requirements for advancement and promotion
Preferred:
• Experience working with multimedia technologies
• Successful supervisory experience
The Reference Department
Langson Library Reference is the research and information center of the Langson Library supporting research and teaching in the arts, education, humanities, social sciences, and business. Science Library Reference is the research and information center of the Science Library supporting research and teaching in the biological sciences, physical sciences, engineering, information and computer sciences, and the health and medical sciences. Both units provide reference services including research consultation, electronic reference, and a wide range of instructional programs and workshops. Each unit maintains a reference collection consisting of key print resources along with a growing collection of electronic resources. The Interactive Learning Center (ILC), a unit of Science Library Reference, and the Multimedia Resources Center (MRC)/Technology Enhanced Classroom (TEC), a unit of Langson Library Reference, provide access to a wide range of specialized media, software, and electronic resources. These units also maintain a variety of computers and other multimedia equipment for use by the UC Irvine community and provide classroom and computer support for the Libraries’ instructional efforts. The Reference Department operates in a team-based environment and the staff consists of 17+ librarians, 10+ library assistants, 2 programmers, and 2 computer resource specialists.
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 3.1 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 28,000 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 $47,087 – $52,860 (Assistant Librarian II – Associate Librarian III). 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, 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, which may also include an attractive mortgage program, are equal to approximately 40% of salary.
Deadline for Applications: Applications received by October 6, 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
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 employer
committed to excellence through diversity
committed to excellence through diversity
Communication & Political Science Liaison/Librarian
The Georgia State University Library seeks a committed and energetic librarian to provide innovative teaching and research support to the areas of Speech and Journalism within the Department of Communication, and to the Department of Political Science. For these departments of responsibility, the librarian will develop collections in all formats. This position reports to the Head of Liaison & Outreach Services.
The Department of Communication partners with some of
Responsibilities
The successful candidate serves as liaison to assigned Departments, meeting regularly with members of the departments to provide information and instruction about library services, collections, and programs. The successful candidate will deliver quality, in-depth reference and consultation services in the designated subject areas; develop library collections in the assigned areas, including participation in the management of the library materials budget; promote the library and information literacy; foster communication between the assigned departments and the library. Liaison librarians assist with the general reference service that includes desk and virtual reference hours and are responsible for occasional weekend and evening hours. As faculty members, liaison librarians serve on library committees and engage in scholarly activities.
Required qualifications
- ALA-accredited master’s degree in information/library science.
- Relevant experience in one of the designated subject areas.
- Familiarity with resources in a variety of formats.
- Skill in use of technology and web based applications,
- Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills.
Desired qualifications
- Second Master’s Degree in appropriate subject area.
- Experience in collection development within one of the subject areas.
- Demonstrated interest in research and professional activities.
University and Library Environment
Georgia State University (GSU) is a dynamic urban institution located in downtown
With approximately one million visitors each year, the Library is an important partner in teaching and research at the University. The Library provides a newly-renovated physical environment that encourages active learning and study and is engaged in several digital initiatives designed to provide access to an array of scholarly information. The Library employs a motivated staff of over 100 FTE who have the opportunity to work with a diverse faculty and student population, as well as participate in Library and University governance. The Library supports and encourages professional development of librarians through an established mentorship program.
The University Library houses over 1 million volumes, subscribes to more than 7,600 serials, and is a Federal Document Depository. Its growing
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-$50,000 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 October 1, 2008 and continue until the position is filled. Send materials to:
Human Resources Coordinator
University Library
(404) 413-2700
For more information please visit our web site at: http://www.library.gsu.edu.
Thursday, September 4, 2008
Library Director, Lineaugh Public Library System
Charming, historical Rutherford County is seeking a Library Director for the Linebaugh Public Library System, headquartered in Murfreesboro, TN just 32 miles from Nashville. Join Rutherford County’s public library system and lead a staff of 82 to develop and maintain the quality library services and programs that are a vital part of this growing community. The Board of Trustees seeks a library leader to work with Murfreesboro, Smyrna, Eagleville and the County, (service area population of 212,424) to establish new avenues of services, funding, and facilities. With three branches and a bookmobile, the Linebaugh Library System loans 900,000+ items annually to 107,749 cardholders and manages a $2 million annual budget.
Responsibilities. The Director reports to a 14 member Library Board—seven members appointed by the City and seven members appointed by the County—and will work closely with the communities, elected officials and staff to develop a direction for the future of Linebaugh’s facilities, services and programs. Challenges and opportunities include: assessing physical plants and service area; making recommendations for facilities and space improvements; increasing the Library System’s visibility in the community; developing and maintaining collaborative partnerships; promoting the Library’s mission and values; and enhancing funding streams through the Library’s foundation, Friends groups and additional fundraising venues. Details including information about the position, the Library, and the community can be found at Linebaugh Links.
Qualifications. A master’s degree in library science from an ALA accredited program and at least five years of progressively responsible library experience in an administrative position managing professional staff and programs. Essential attributes include a strong understanding and ability to articulate the public library’s vision, mission and values to the community, collaboration and consensus-building skills; facilities and space planning experience; excellent interpersonal and team-building skills; and a history of responsiveness to staff, customer and community needs and concerns; and sound fiscal management skills. Successful experience working with a policy-making board and collaborating with elected officials is highly desirable.
Compensation. Starting salary range of $67,085 - $78,799 (dependent upon qualifications) with a standard fringe benefits package.
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 October 19, 2008. To apply, send a cover letter and current resume as attachments to: danbradbury@gossagesager.com
Responsibilities. The Director reports to a 14 member Library Board—seven members appointed by the City and seven members appointed by the County—and will work closely with the communities, elected officials and staff to develop a direction for the future of Linebaugh’s facilities, services and programs. Challenges and opportunities include: assessing physical plants and service area; making recommendations for facilities and space improvements; increasing the Library System’s visibility in the community; developing and maintaining collaborative partnerships; promoting the Library’s mission and values; and enhancing funding streams through the Library’s foundation, Friends groups and additional fundraising venues. Details including information about the position, the Library, and the community can be found at Linebaugh Links.
Qualifications. A master’s degree in library science from an ALA accredited program and at least five years of progressively responsible library experience in an administrative position managing professional staff and programs. Essential attributes include a strong understanding and ability to articulate the public library’s vision, mission and values to the community, collaboration and consensus-building skills; facilities and space planning experience; excellent interpersonal and team-building skills; and a history of responsiveness to staff, customer and community needs and concerns; and sound fiscal management skills. Successful experience working with a policy-making board and collaborating with elected officials is highly desirable.
Compensation. Starting salary range of $67,085 - $78,799 (dependent upon qualifications) with a standard fringe benefits package.
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 October 19, 2008. To apply, send a cover letter and current resume as attachments to: danbradbury@gossagesager.com
Reference/Instruction Librarian
The Paul Robeson Library at Rutgers-Camden is seeking an innovative, energetic, service-oriented librarian to join a team of library faculty committed to providing first-rate public services to a diverse academic community. This librarian will provide general and specialized reference and research assistance locally and, through Rutgers’ virtual reference services, university-wide. The position includes collection development and faculty liaison responsibilities for subject areas to be determined by the candidate’s expertise. As a participant in a dynamic and pro-active user education program, the candidate will develop and offer user-centered instruction sessions and design web-based instructional materials. The candidate will participate in the delivery of the first-year information literacy program, other information literacy efforts and digital projects. Requirements include a Master’s degree from an ALA-accredited institution or the equivalent and two or more years of academic library experience, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work both independently and in a collegial environment. This is a tenure-track appointment. The successful candidate should demonstrate commitment to continual professional development through scholarly research relevant to areas of responsibility including publications, presentations and participation and leadership in the work of relevant professional associations. For the complete position profile (APP 183) and instructions on how to apply please visit http://www.libraries.rutgers.edu/rul/hr/libpersonnel/APP183.pdf. For general information about the libraries and the university, please visit our website at http://www.libraries.rutgers.edu/.
Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey, is an equal-opportunity, affirmative-action employer. The Libraries are strongly and actively committed to diversity, and seek candidates who will contribute creatively to the University’s multicultural environment.
Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey, is an equal-opportunity, affirmative-action employer. The Libraries are strongly and actively committed to diversity, and seek candidates who will contribute creatively to the University’s multicultural environment.
Friday, August 29, 2008
Electronic Resources Librarian – York University Libraries
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 almost 60,000 faculty, staff and students who challenge the ordinary and deliver the unexpected.
York University Libraries are seeking an innovative and enthusiastic individual for the position of Electronic Resources Librarian in the Bibliographic Services Department. This is a tenure-track position for a librarian with up to nine years post-MLS experience.
Responsibilities:
The Electronic Resources Librarian will provide leadership and expertise in the effective acquisition, management and promotion of electronic collections for the Libraries. Working closely with the Associate University Librarian for Collections, the successful candidate will monitor trends and developments in electronic resources, collaborate with subject specialist/liaison librarians to identify potential new acquisitions, work with publishers and vendors to coordinate trials, and solicit and evaluate user feedback. In collaboration with library colleagues, the incumbent will develop and implement a dynamic promotion plan for the York community that raises awareness of and increases use of electronic collections. He/she will also develop and implement qualitative assessment measures, analyze and disseminate usage data, and prepare reports to assist in timely collections decision-making. The incumbent will assist in troubleshooting, responding to user inquiries and following up on access and maintenance problem resolution. He/she will participate in library-wide committees and will represent the Libraries at regional, provincial and national consortia (e.g. OCUL), organizations and initiatives.
Qualifications:
- MLS (or recognized equivalent) from an ALA-accredited program
- A high level of collection analysis, development and management expertise that includes negotiating and monitoring licensing agreements for electronic resources
- Excellent skills in Excel, budget management and statistical tools
- Demonstrated experience with OpenURL resolvers such as SFX
- Knowledge of electronic resource management systems
- Experience with current Web tools (syndication, mashups, etc.) and knowledge of discovery layers and next generation catalogues as potential channels for enhancing access to electronic resources
- Demonstrated experience with project management
- Excellent oral and written communication and training skills
- Excellent organizational, analytical and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and in collaboration with others
- Ability to manage a complex workload in a timely, effective manner with minimum supervision
Librarians at York University have academic status and are members of the York University Faculty Association bargaining unit (http://www.yufa.org/). The appointment, to commence May 1, 2009, is subject to budgetary approval. Salary and benefits are competitive.
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.
Campus resources include an on-site daycare centre, a women's centre, a race and ethnic relations centre, a sexual harassment centre, initiatives in support of sexual and gender diversity, and a wellness centre. York University encourages attitudes of respect and non-discrimination toward persons of all ethnic and religious groups, regardless of gender or sexual orientation.
Preference will be given to applications received by December 19, 2008. Applications, including a covering letter relating qualifications to requirements of the position, a current curriculum vitae, and the names of three referees, should be sent to:
Chair, Electronic Resources Librarian Appointment CommitteeYork University, Scott Library, Room 310 4700 Keele Street, Toronto, ON M3J 1P3 Fax: (416) 736-5451
Applications should be sent by post or fax with original copy following. We do not accept applications sent by e-mail.
Full-time Faculty Positions
Drexel University's College of Information Science & Technology (IST) invites applications for several tenure-track positions in Information Systems and Software Engineering at the assistant, associate, or full professor level. We welcome applications with a wide variety of teaching and research interests. We are particularly interested in applicants in the following areas:
- Information security
- Information architecture
- Human-computer interaction
- Software engineering
The successful candidate will have:
- A completed doctorate in a related field
- Evidence of excellence in teaching and research
- Interest in working with a highly collaborative, interdisciplinary faculty
Candidates for senior positions should have established research records and success in obtaining external research funding. Joint appointments with other Drexel academic units are also a possibility.
The IST view of information is broad, multidisciplinary, and practical. IST continues to evolve as an innovative leader in educating information professionals in the twenty-first century, combining high quality teaching and research in a broad, multidisciplinary, and collaborative environment. We offer three BS degrees, three Masters degrees, and the PhD. Full-time PhD students are supported either through faculty research grants from the National Science Foundation, the Institute for Library and Museum Services, and other funding agencies, or while performing other research or teaching related activities in the College.
All academic programs emphasize applied research, with a tradition of both quantitative and qualitative research that encourages interdisciplinary activity. We consider experience in industry a plus.
Drexel is a privately endowed technology university founded in 1891. With approximately 20,000 students, it has one of the largest undergraduate cooperative education programs in the nation, with formal relationships in place with over 1500 local, national, and multi-national companies. Drexel is located on Philadelphia’s Avenue of Technology in University City and at the hub of the academic, cultural, and historical resources of the nation’s fourth largest metropolitan region. Philadelphia is also the midpoint of a mid-Atlantic technology corridor that stretches from New York City (100 miles north) to Washington, DC (135 miles south).
To apply for this position, please apply online at: www.drexeljobs.com/applicants/Central?quickFind=72040 or visit www.drexeljobs.com and search for Faculty – Information Systems and Software Engineering. The position number is 2662.
Members of the Search Committee will be available at the ASIST and ALISE annual meetings to discuss these open faculty positions.
Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the positions are filled. Drexel is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and encourages applications from women, members of minority groups, disabled individuals and veterans.
Full-time Faculty Positions
Drexel University's College of Information Science & Technology (IST) invites applications for several tenure-track positions in Library and Information Science at the assistant, associate, or full professor level. We welcome applications with a wide variety of teaching and research interests. We are particularly interested in applicants in the following areas:
- Digital preservation
- Digital reference/digital libraries
- Electronic records management
- Information policy
- Information representation and retrieval
- Library management and leadership
The successful candidate will have:
- A completed doctorate in library and information science or a related field
- Evidence of excellence in teaching and research
- Interest in working with a highly collaborative, interdisciplinary faculty
Candidates for senior positions should have established research records and success in obtaining external research funding. Joint appointments with other Drexel academic units are also a possibility.
IST continues to evolve as an innovative leader in educating information professionals in the twenty-first century, combining high quality teaching and research in a broad, multidisciplinary, and collaborative environment. The MS(LIS) degree is highly ranked, both overall and for specializations in information systems and digital librarianship. Faculty and student interests span a broad spectrum of library and information science areas. Full-time PhD students are supported either through faculty research grants from the Institute for Library and Museum Services, the National Science Foundation, and other funding agencies, or through research or teaching related activities within the College.
The College is host to the Internet Public Library (IPL) (www.ipl.org). Founded in 1995 as an LIS graduate student class project at the University of Michigan’s School of Information, the IPL has grown into a fully-realized Web-based public service organization and learning/teaching environment. It serves as a teaching and research forum that unites the broad faculty interests across the College.
Drexel is a privately endowed technology university founded in 1891. With approximately 20,000 students, it has one of the largest undergraduate cooperative education programs in the nation, with formal relationships in place with over 1500 local, national, and multi-national companies. Drexel is located on Philadelphia’s Avenue of Technology in University City and at the hub of the academic, cultural, and historical resources of the nation’s fourth largest metropolitan region. Philadelphia is also the midpoint of a mid-Atlantic technology corridor that stretches from New York City (100 miles north) to Washington, DC (135 miles south).
To apply for this position, please apply online at: www.drexeljobs.com/applicants/Central?quickFind=72038 or visit www.drexeljobs.com and search for Faculty – Library and Information Science. The position number is 2661.
Members of the Search Committee will be available at the ASIST and ALISE annual meetings and at the ALA mid-winter meeting to discuss these open faculty positions.
Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the positions are filled. Drexel is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and encourages applications from women, members of minority groups, disabled individuals and veterans.
Full-time Non-Tenure Track Faculty Positions
Drexel University's College of Information Science & Technology (IST) invites applications for several full-time non-tenure track teaching positions in the MS (Library and Information Science) and MSIS (Information Systems) programs. The anticipated start date for this position is Fall 2008. The positions will be located in Sacramento, California.
The successful candidate for this full-time teaching position will have:
The successful candidate for this full-time teaching position will have:
- A completed doctorate in a library and information science-related field, such as computer science or cognitive science. Applicants in the final stages of dissertation research will be considered. Applicants with a Master’s degree and at least 20 years of industry experience will be considered as well.
- Teaching experience in relevant areas of Library and Information Science (LIS) or Information Systems
- Evidence of excellence in teaching
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Interest in a highly collaborative faculty environment
- Willingness to teach both face to face and online
Courses to be taught include but will not be limited to: Information Resources and Services; Foundations of Information Systems; Database Management; Human Computer Interaction; Managing Information Organizations.
Desirable qualifications include:
- Experience in curriculum planning
- Experience in face to face and online teaching
Teaching responsibilities include teaching in the core curriculum and developing/teaching electives as needed.
The College of Information Science and Technology (IST) offers several graduate degrees, two of which will be offered in Sacramento: an ALA-accredited MS (Library and Information Science) and the MSIS (Information Systems). Courses are available both on-campus and online. All online courses are delivered in a totally asynchronous mode and use Blackboard as the web-accessible course delivery platform.
Drexel is a privately endowed technology university. Founded in 1891, Drexel currently has approximately 20,000 students.
To apply for this position, please apply online at: www.drexeljobs.com/applicants/Central?quickFind=72041 or visit www.drexeljobs.com and search for Faculty – Sacramento, Library and Information Science and Information Systems. The position number is 2663.
Members of the Search Committee will be available at the ASIST and ALISE annual meetings to discuss these open faculty positions.
Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the positions are filled. Drexel is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and encourages applications from women, members of minority groups, disabled individuals, and veterans.
Tuesday, August 26, 2008
Acquisitions Services Librarian
Dartmouth College Library seeks an energetic and creative librarian to serve as Acquisitions Services Librarian. In the absence of the Head of Acquisitions Services, the Acquisitions Librarian acts as department head. The Acquisitions Librarian participates in the overall management of a 21-member, highly-technical acquisitions department that provides essential support for all collection development activities and an information resources budget of approximately 9 million dollars.
The Acquisitions Librarian will oversee continuing resources and statistical activities, FastCat cataloging processes, and staff development and training. As a member of the department's management team, the Acquisitions Librarian will participate in goal setting, policy development and assessment. He or she will directly supervise 6 or more staff members and various department work teams, provide training and guidance to staff, participate in performance review, analyze workflows, and recommend, design and implement workflow changes as needed.
Requirements: ALA-accredited MLS. A minimum of 3 years experience in an academic library. Demonstrated knowledge of library acquisitions and/or collection development operations, library automated systems and serials acquisitions (including electronic). Knowledge of statistics and spreadsheet applications. Supervision and/or training experience. Familiarity with budget and financial activities related to acquisitions and collection development. Knowledge of MARC format and cataloging practices. Demonstrated excellence in interpersonal, oral and written communications and problem-solving skills required Familiarity with Innovative's III Millennium system, and foreign language skills highly preferred. Desirable skills include web and database design and familiarity with XML.
Rank and salary commensurate with experience and qualifications. Full benefits package including 22 vacation days; comprehensive health care; defined contributionretirement plan.
Dartmouth College is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.
To apply online, go to: http://jobs.dartmouth.edu and refer to position #0501601. All applications require a resume and cover letter. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
For further information, see:Dartmouth College: http://www.dartmouth.eduDartmouth College Library: http://library.dartmouth.edu/
Dartmouth College is located in scenic Hanover, NH; Money Magazine's pick for 2007 #2 "Best Places to Live." This Ivy League institution combines the best features of an undergraduate liberal arts college with the intellectual vitality and resources of a research university. This highly selective institution has over 4,000 undergraduates and 1,500 graduate students, and more than 650 full-time faculty members. In addition, Dartmouth has three professional schools in business, engineering and medicine.
The Acquisitions Librarian will oversee continuing resources and statistical activities, FastCat cataloging processes, and staff development and training. As a member of the department's management team, the Acquisitions Librarian will participate in goal setting, policy development and assessment. He or she will directly supervise 6 or more staff members and various department work teams, provide training and guidance to staff, participate in performance review, analyze workflows, and recommend, design and implement workflow changes as needed.
Requirements: ALA-accredited MLS. A minimum of 3 years experience in an academic library. Demonstrated knowledge of library acquisitions and/or collection development operations, library automated systems and serials acquisitions (including electronic). Knowledge of statistics and spreadsheet applications. Supervision and/or training experience. Familiarity with budget and financial activities related to acquisitions and collection development. Knowledge of MARC format and cataloging practices. Demonstrated excellence in interpersonal, oral and written communications and problem-solving skills required Familiarity with Innovative's III Millennium system, and foreign language skills highly preferred. Desirable skills include web and database design and familiarity with XML.
Rank and salary commensurate with experience and qualifications. Full benefits package including 22 vacation days; comprehensive health care; defined contributionretirement plan.
Dartmouth College is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.
To apply online, go to: http://jobs.dartmouth.edu and refer to position #0501601. All applications require a resume and cover letter. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
For further information, see:Dartmouth College: http://www.dartmouth.eduDartmouth College Library: http://library.dartmouth.edu/
Dartmouth College is located in scenic Hanover, NH; Money Magazine's pick for 2007 #2 "Best Places to Live." This Ivy League institution combines the best features of an undergraduate liberal arts college with the intellectual vitality and resources of a research university. This highly selective institution has over 4,000 undergraduates and 1,500 graduate students, and more than 650 full-time faculty members. In addition, Dartmouth has three professional schools in business, engineering and medicine.
Manuscript Archivist
Library Affairs at Southern Illinois University Carbondale is seeking a Manuscript Archivist. This is a full-time, 12-month, continuing appointment at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor available January 1, 2009, or later.
Responsibilities: Under the general direction of the Director, SCRC, the Manuscript Archivist is responsible for accessioning, arranging, describing, and providing access to manuscript collections. Specifically, the Manuscript Archivist will be responsible for appraising and accessioning materials in multiple formats; arranging and describing collections for research use; preparing finding aids and other descriptive tools including EAD; working with the preservation librarian to house and preserve materials; providing general reference assistance as well as manuscript-specific consultations; promoting the manuscript collection for instruction and research; evaluating and revising departmental policies and procedures as necessary; developing grant proposals; training, supervising, and evaluating civil service staff, graduate assistants, and/or student assistants; scholarly research and/or creative activity and external and internal service activity; and special projects and duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications: ALA accredited Master’s of Library Science or a graduate degree in history or other relevant discipline with graduate level archival coursework. Minimum of one (1) year of relevant archival experience in an academic library or archives. Broad knowledge of current technological applications to archival management and descriptive standards (e.g., EAD, digitization), and willingness and capacity to be directly involved in developing and applying these techniques. Demonstrated excellent interpersonal and communication skills (both oral and written), including ability to work effectively and cooperatively with staff, colleagues, and researchers. Reference experience and knowledge of issues related to archives and manuscript collections. Supervisory experience. For appointment at the Assistant Professor rank: interest and potential to meet established Library Affairs criteria for promotion and tenure, including professional service and published research. For appointment at the Associate Professor rank: in addition to the above qualifications, a minimum of six (6) years of relevant archival experience in an academic library or archives. A sustained record of peer-reviewed research and publications, including a record of professional service at state, regional, or national levels.
Preferred Qualifications: Academy of Certified Archivists certification or eligibility to pursue certification. Graduate work in American philosophy or literature.
For more detailed information visit this website: http://www.siuc.edu/~affact/faculty.html
The closing date for application is October 1, 2008, or until filled. Salary is competitive (Assistant Professor $43,000 minimum; Associate Professor $48,000 minimum). Send a letter of application stating qualifications and background for this position, a resume, and names, addresses, telephone numbers, and e-mail addresses (if available) of three professional references. References may be contacted by Morris Library and asked to comment on your experience and qualifications for this position. Address all materials to: Sherry Elders, Personnel Coordinator, Library Affairs, Mail Code 6632, Southern Illinois University Carbondale, 605 Agriculture Dr., Carbondale, IL 62901. Telephone: 618-453-1458. E-mail: apply@lib.siu.edu.
SIUC is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer that strives to enhance its ability to develop a diverse faculty and staff and to increase its potential to serve a diverse student population. All applications are welcomed and encouraged and will receive consideration.
Responsibilities: Under the general direction of the Director, SCRC, the Manuscript Archivist is responsible for accessioning, arranging, describing, and providing access to manuscript collections. Specifically, the Manuscript Archivist will be responsible for appraising and accessioning materials in multiple formats; arranging and describing collections for research use; preparing finding aids and other descriptive tools including EAD; working with the preservation librarian to house and preserve materials; providing general reference assistance as well as manuscript-specific consultations; promoting the manuscript collection for instruction and research; evaluating and revising departmental policies and procedures as necessary; developing grant proposals; training, supervising, and evaluating civil service staff, graduate assistants, and/or student assistants; scholarly research and/or creative activity and external and internal service activity; and special projects and duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications: ALA accredited Master’s of Library Science or a graduate degree in history or other relevant discipline with graduate level archival coursework. Minimum of one (1) year of relevant archival experience in an academic library or archives. Broad knowledge of current technological applications to archival management and descriptive standards (e.g., EAD, digitization), and willingness and capacity to be directly involved in developing and applying these techniques. Demonstrated excellent interpersonal and communication skills (both oral and written), including ability to work effectively and cooperatively with staff, colleagues, and researchers. Reference experience and knowledge of issues related to archives and manuscript collections. Supervisory experience. For appointment at the Assistant Professor rank: interest and potential to meet established Library Affairs criteria for promotion and tenure, including professional service and published research. For appointment at the Associate Professor rank: in addition to the above qualifications, a minimum of six (6) years of relevant archival experience in an academic library or archives. A sustained record of peer-reviewed research and publications, including a record of professional service at state, regional, or national levels.
Preferred Qualifications: Academy of Certified Archivists certification or eligibility to pursue certification. Graduate work in American philosophy or literature.
For more detailed information visit this website: http://www.siuc.edu/~affact/faculty.html
The closing date for application is October 1, 2008, or until filled. Salary is competitive (Assistant Professor $43,000 minimum; Associate Professor $48,000 minimum). Send a letter of application stating qualifications and background for this position, a resume, and names, addresses, telephone numbers, and e-mail addresses (if available) of three professional references. References may be contacted by Morris Library and asked to comment on your experience and qualifications for this position. Address all materials to: Sherry Elders, Personnel Coordinator, Library Affairs, Mail Code 6632, Southern Illinois University Carbondale, 605 Agriculture Dr., Carbondale, IL 62901. Telephone: 618-453-1458. E-mail: apply@lib.siu.edu.
SIUC is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer that strives to enhance its ability to develop a diverse faculty and staff and to increase its potential to serve a diverse student population. All applications are welcomed and encouraged and will receive consideration.
Friday, August 15, 2008
Director of Library Services
City of Huntington Beach, CA
Known as “Surf City™” due to its abundance of beaches; sunny, warm Mediterranean climate; and casual California lifestyle, Huntington Beach (pop. 201,000+) enjoys a library system with an outstanding reputation for serving the educational, informational, and cultural needs of its residents and visitors. With a Central Library and four branches (one to be demolished and replaced with a $7 million new Library), the Director will oversee a highly-skilled staff of 37, numerous volunteers, and a 2007/08 budget of almost $6 million. The Director will be a visionary, creative, and energetic leader who will focus on future community needs. Requires 8+ years’ increasingly responsible library administration experience and a Master’s degree in library science or a related field. Salary range is $130,811 to $145,600 DOQ.
To apply for this outstanding career opportunity, please send your resume and cover letter electronically to:
Peckham & McKenney
apply@peckhamandmckenney.com
Please do not hesitate to call Phil McKenney toll-free at (866) 912-1919 if you have any questions regarding this position or recruitment process.
Resume Filing Deadline September 12, 2008
Known as “Surf City™” due to its abundance of beaches; sunny, warm Mediterranean climate; and casual California lifestyle, Huntington Beach (pop. 201,000+) enjoys a library system with an outstanding reputation for serving the educational, informational, and cultural needs of its residents and visitors. With a Central Library and four branches (one to be demolished and replaced with a $7 million new Library), the Director will oversee a highly-skilled staff of 37, numerous volunteers, and a 2007/08 budget of almost $6 million. The Director will be a visionary, creative, and energetic leader who will focus on future community needs. Requires 8+ years’ increasingly responsible library administration experience and a Master’s degree in library science or a related field. Salary range is $130,811 to $145,600 DOQ.
To apply for this outstanding career opportunity, please send your resume and cover letter electronically to:
Peckham & McKenney
apply@peckhamandmckenney.com
Please do not hesitate to call Phil McKenney toll-free at (866) 912-1919 if you have any questions regarding this position or recruitment process.
Resume Filing Deadline September 12, 2008
Director of Humanities and Social Science Services
The University of Virginia Library seeks an innovative and energetic leader for the position of Director of Humanities and Social Science Services. The Director has overall administrative and programmatic responsibility for innovative support of humanities and social sciences scholarship and direct responsibility for leadership and management of public services in Alderman Library.
Environment: The University of Virginia Library (http://www.lib.virginia.edu) is an international leader in digital library research and development that enables digital scholarship. The full ad may be viewed at http://www2.lib.virginia.edu/jobs/positions.html.
Responsibilities: Reporting to the Associate University Librarian for Public Services and Collections, the Director of Humanities and Social Science Services will provide leadership, foster communication, and enable collaboration in raising the profile of library collections and services for humanities and social science services across the academic community at the University of Virginia. The Director will participate in Library-wide initiatives, engage with colleagues nationally, and provide vision and direction in the development of innovative user services. As the director of public services in Alderman Library, the candidate will implement and promote innovative processes, technologies, and spaces to enhance a high quality public service oriented environment.
Qualifications: Master's degree in library science or a related field. An advanced degree in a humanities or social science discipline is preferred. Demonstrated successful leadership and administrative accomplishments in the innovative and effective use of scholarly information resources and technologies. Demonstrated ability to promote collaborative and forward-looking initiatives, services, and programs. Knowledge of emerging information technologies and digital library initiatives. Knowledge of research and scholarship in humanities and the social sciences. Excellent analytical, oral, and written communication skills. Preferred candidates will also exhibit evidence of significant and progressively-responsible leadership and experience in managing and supervising others, demonstrated commitment to service excellence, ability to work cooperatively and maintain effective, creative, and flexible working relationships with colleagues, faculty, staff and students. A record of flexibility, creativity, and commitment to diversity, mentoring and developing staff is also preferred.
Salary and Benefits: Competitive depending on qualifications. This position has administrative and professional faculty status with excellent benefits, including 22 days of vacation and TIAA/CREF and other retirement plans. Review of applications will begin on August 11, 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 FP170, 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.
Environment: The University of Virginia Library (http://www.lib.virginia.edu) is an international leader in digital library research and development that enables digital scholarship. The full ad may be viewed at http://www2.lib.virginia.edu/jobs/positions.html.
Responsibilities: Reporting to the Associate University Librarian for Public Services and Collections, the Director of Humanities and Social Science Services will provide leadership, foster communication, and enable collaboration in raising the profile of library collections and services for humanities and social science services across the academic community at the University of Virginia. The Director will participate in Library-wide initiatives, engage with colleagues nationally, and provide vision and direction in the development of innovative user services. As the director of public services in Alderman Library, the candidate will implement and promote innovative processes, technologies, and spaces to enhance a high quality public service oriented environment.
Qualifications: Master's degree in library science or a related field. An advanced degree in a humanities or social science discipline is preferred. Demonstrated successful leadership and administrative accomplishments in the innovative and effective use of scholarly information resources and technologies. Demonstrated ability to promote collaborative and forward-looking initiatives, services, and programs. Knowledge of emerging information technologies and digital library initiatives. Knowledge of research and scholarship in humanities and the social sciences. Excellent analytical, oral, and written communication skills. Preferred candidates will also exhibit evidence of significant and progressively-responsible leadership and experience in managing and supervising others, demonstrated commitment to service excellence, ability to work cooperatively and maintain effective, creative, and flexible working relationships with colleagues, faculty, staff and students. A record of flexibility, creativity, and commitment to diversity, mentoring and developing staff is also preferred.
Salary and Benefits: Competitive depending on qualifications. This position has administrative and professional faculty status with excellent benefits, including 22 days of vacation and TIAA/CREF and other retirement plans. Review of applications will begin on August 11, 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 FP170, 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.
Director of Arts & Media Services
The University of Virginia Library seeks an innovative and energetic leader for the position of Director of Arts & Media Services. The Director has overall administrative and programmatic responsibility for the Clemons Library, Fiske Kimball Fine Arts Library, and Music Library.
The Clemons Library provides abundant flexible study space, 24-hour access and is heavily used for its extensive audiovisual collection and digital media technologies including the Robertson Media Center. The Fiske Kimball Fine Arts Library, the University’s Library for art, architecture and drama, houses a collection of approximately 180,000 monographs, 335 journal subscriptions, and 216,000 slides. The Fine Arts Library is actively engaged in developing digital images as a part of the Library’s digital resources and provides specialized reference service, reserve collections, and user education to the academic community. The Music Library with a collection of over 100,000 items supports the curriculum of the McIntire Department of Music in performance, musicology, ethnomusicology, composition, and music theory.
Environment: The University of Virginia Library (http://www.lib.virginia.edu) is an international leader in digital library research and development that enables digital scholarship. Recognized for innovative customer service and in the strength and variety of its collections, the Library system consists of twelve libraries, with independent libraries for health sciences, law, and business. The libraries support 12,000 undergraduates, 6,000 graduate students and 1,600 teaching faculty. The University and the Library have a strong commitment to achieving diversity among faculty and staff. The Neoclassical buildings of founder Thomas Jefferson's Academical Village still serve as the center of the University's Grounds (http://www.virginia.edu/uvatours/slideshow) and as a unique backdrop for teaching, learning, and research.
Responsibilities: Reporting to the Associate University Librarian for Public Services and Collections, the Director of Arts and Media Library Services will provide leadership, foster communication, and enable collaboration in raising the profile of library collections and services for the visual and performing arts and media across the academic community at the University of Virginia. The Director will participate in Library-wide initiatives, engage with colleagues nationally, and provide vision and direction in the development of innovative user services. In addition, the successful candidate will foster an empowering working environment for staff that supports and encourages career development and continuous learning.
Qualifications: Required: Master's degree in library science or a related field. A second Master's degree in an arts-related field is preferred. Demonstrated successful leadership and administrative accomplishments in the innovative and effective use of scholarly information resources and technologies. Demonstrated ability to promote collaborative and forward-looking initiatives, services, and programs. Knowledge of emerging information technologies and digital library initiatives. Knowledge of research and scholarship in the arts and media, and developments in higher education. Excellent analytical, oral, and written communication skills. Preferred candidates will also exhibit evidence of significant and progressively-responsible leadership and experience in managing and supervising others, demonstrated commitment to service excellence, ability to work cooperatively and maintain effective, creative, and flexible working relationships with colleagues, faculty, staff and students. A record of flexibility, creativity, and commitment to diversity, mentoring and developing staff is also preferred.
Applicants must apply through the University of Virginia’s online employment website at https://jobs.virginia.edu/ Search by position number FP642
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.
The Clemons Library provides abundant flexible study space, 24-hour access and is heavily used for its extensive audiovisual collection and digital media technologies including the Robertson Media Center. The Fiske Kimball Fine Arts Library, the University’s Library for art, architecture and drama, houses a collection of approximately 180,000 monographs, 335 journal subscriptions, and 216,000 slides. The Fine Arts Library is actively engaged in developing digital images as a part of the Library’s digital resources and provides specialized reference service, reserve collections, and user education to the academic community. The Music Library with a collection of over 100,000 items supports the curriculum of the McIntire Department of Music in performance, musicology, ethnomusicology, composition, and music theory.
Environment: The University of Virginia Library (http://www.lib.virginia.edu) is an international leader in digital library research and development that enables digital scholarship. Recognized for innovative customer service and in the strength and variety of its collections, the Library system consists of twelve libraries, with independent libraries for health sciences, law, and business. The libraries support 12,000 undergraduates, 6,000 graduate students and 1,600 teaching faculty. The University and the Library have a strong commitment to achieving diversity among faculty and staff. The Neoclassical buildings of founder Thomas Jefferson's Academical Village still serve as the center of the University's Grounds (http://www.virginia.edu/uvatours/slideshow) and as a unique backdrop for teaching, learning, and research.
Responsibilities: Reporting to the Associate University Librarian for Public Services and Collections, the Director of Arts and Media Library Services will provide leadership, foster communication, and enable collaboration in raising the profile of library collections and services for the visual and performing arts and media across the academic community at the University of Virginia. The Director will participate in Library-wide initiatives, engage with colleagues nationally, and provide vision and direction in the development of innovative user services. In addition, the successful candidate will foster an empowering working environment for staff that supports and encourages career development and continuous learning.
Qualifications: Required: Master's degree in library science or a related field. A second Master's degree in an arts-related field is preferred. Demonstrated successful leadership and administrative accomplishments in the innovative and effective use of scholarly information resources and technologies. Demonstrated ability to promote collaborative and forward-looking initiatives, services, and programs. Knowledge of emerging information technologies and digital library initiatives. Knowledge of research and scholarship in the arts and media, and developments in higher education. Excellent analytical, oral, and written communication skills. Preferred candidates will also exhibit evidence of significant and progressively-responsible leadership and experience in managing and supervising others, demonstrated commitment to service excellence, ability to work cooperatively and maintain effective, creative, and flexible working relationships with colleagues, faculty, staff and students. A record of flexibility, creativity, and commitment to diversity, mentoring and developing staff is also preferred.
Applicants must apply through the University of Virginia’s online employment website at https://jobs.virginia.edu/ Search by position number FP642
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.
Library Director - Deschutes (OR) Public Library
A dynamic leader is sought as director for this progressive Central Oregon (Bend) library district. Lead efforts to build upon the solid foundation of a top library program. Work with a team that is committed to a never-ending quest for excellence. Many of the tools are already in place.
DPL is an independent library district with a permanent tax rate that is exclusively dedicated to public library services. The library is governed by an elected library board that focuses upon outcomes and looks to the director and management team to devise creative implementation strategies. The management team is confident and dynamic and embraces new approaches and solutions.
The challenges are exciting. Develop innovative service strategies to respond to the fastest growing population in Oregon. Devise alternative service strategies using the latest technologies. Provide leadership in local areas and in the broader state and national library communities. The possibilities are endless.
The Deschutes Public Library District is a library system serving the 165,000 residents of Deschutes County in Central Oregon. Governed by a five-member, elected Board of Directors, the Library staff (currently 85 FTEs) with a budget of $9.3 million operates five branches and a bookmobile serving an increasingly diverse area and circulating 1.9 million in 2006-07. Deschutes County is one of the most beautiful and most desirable counties in the United States—growing by 53% from 1995 to 2005.
The successful candidate must have excellent communication skills that inspire and motivate. Candidate must have exemplary skills that can develop and implement a shared vision of innovative library service for the District. Candidate must be adept at building and maintaining effective relationships with the library board to achieve desired results; skills in policy governance are key success factors. Also essential are developing and maintaining collaborative working relationships with staff and with community leaders throughout Deschutes County. Key skills include: strategic planning, budget preparation, designing and managing change, facilities and space design, library technology, grant writing, and working with library foundations. Additional information on the Deschutes Public Library District and the community can be found at: www.gossagesager.com/Deschuteslinks.htm
Minimum requirements: an MLS from an ALA-accredited program; five years of progressively responsible public library experience in a multi-branch system and a minimum of three years of executive level administrative experience. Experience working effectively with a governing Board, fiscal management, excellent communication skills, conflict resolution skills, and coaching skills preferred. Hiring salary range $100,000-$120,000 with a competitive benefits package.
For further information: Contact Dan Bradbury, Gossage Sager Associates, danbradbury@gossagesager.com or 816-531-2468. This opportunity will close September 30, 2008. To apply, please send a cover letter and current resume as attachments via email to: danbradbury@gossagesager.com.
DPL is an independent library district with a permanent tax rate that is exclusively dedicated to public library services. The library is governed by an elected library board that focuses upon outcomes and looks to the director and management team to devise creative implementation strategies. The management team is confident and dynamic and embraces new approaches and solutions.
The challenges are exciting. Develop innovative service strategies to respond to the fastest growing population in Oregon. Devise alternative service strategies using the latest technologies. Provide leadership in local areas and in the broader state and national library communities. The possibilities are endless.
The Deschutes Public Library District is a library system serving the 165,000 residents of Deschutes County in Central Oregon. Governed by a five-member, elected Board of Directors, the Library staff (currently 85 FTEs) with a budget of $9.3 million operates five branches and a bookmobile serving an increasingly diverse area and circulating 1.9 million in 2006-07. Deschutes County is one of the most beautiful and most desirable counties in the United States—growing by 53% from 1995 to 2005.
The successful candidate must have excellent communication skills that inspire and motivate. Candidate must have exemplary skills that can develop and implement a shared vision of innovative library service for the District. Candidate must be adept at building and maintaining effective relationships with the library board to achieve desired results; skills in policy governance are key success factors. Also essential are developing and maintaining collaborative working relationships with staff and with community leaders throughout Deschutes County. Key skills include: strategic planning, budget preparation, designing and managing change, facilities and space design, library technology, grant writing, and working with library foundations. Additional information on the Deschutes Public Library District and the community can be found at: www.gossagesager.com/Deschuteslinks.htm
Minimum requirements: an MLS from an ALA-accredited program; five years of progressively responsible public library experience in a multi-branch system and a minimum of three years of executive level administrative experience. Experience working effectively with a governing Board, fiscal management, excellent communication skills, conflict resolution skills, and coaching skills preferred. Hiring salary range $100,000-$120,000 with a competitive benefits package.
For further information: Contact Dan Bradbury, Gossage Sager Associates, danbradbury@gossagesager.com or 816-531-2468. This opportunity will close September 30, 2008. To apply, please send a cover letter and current resume as attachments via email to: danbradbury@gossagesager.com.
Library Director - Great neck (NY) Library
The Board of Trustees of the Great Neck Library, located on the North Shore of Long Island, New York, seeks a proven administrator and dynamic leader as its next director. Great Neck Library is an association library consisting of a main building and three branch facilities serving an increasingly diverse suburban population of 40,000. With a staff of 150 (92 FTEs) and an annual budget of $8.2 million, the Library loans 700,000+ items a year and offers unique components, valuable resources, and outstanding community programming and services.
Responsibilities. The Director reports to an elected, seven-member Board of Trustees and will collaborate with Board, staff and community to provide leadership in developing and implementing a shared vision for the Library’s service program and facilities. Responsibilities/challenges include: moving a new renovation/expansion plan through a successful public referendum and completion; positioning the Library as an active participant in the cultural life of the community; leading staff development to foster a consistent customer-focused environment; willingness to challenge the status quo and initiate change; and building and maintaining effective collaborations and partnerships. Additional details and information about the position, the Library and community can be found at Great Neck Links.
Qualifications. A master’s degree in library science from an ALA accredited program; a minimum of eight years of progressively responsible public library experience; and at least five years of experience as a director (or an assistant or associate director in a library comparable to Great Neck). Essential skills and attributes include: prior success in working with a governing board; superior written and oral communications ability; strong interpersonal skills; strategic planning experience; energy, creativity and enthusiasm; knowledge of current trends and “best practices” for library services; and strong collaboration and consensus-building skills. An advanced degree in management or public administration is preferred.
Compensation. Starting salary range $120,000-140,000 (placement dependent upon experience and qualifications) with an excellent fringe benefits package.
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 September 26, 2008. To apply, send a cover letter and current resume as attachments to: danbradbury@gossagesager.com.
Responsibilities. The Director reports to an elected, seven-member Board of Trustees and will collaborate with Board, staff and community to provide leadership in developing and implementing a shared vision for the Library’s service program and facilities. Responsibilities/challenges include: moving a new renovation/expansion plan through a successful public referendum and completion; positioning the Library as an active participant in the cultural life of the community; leading staff development to foster a consistent customer-focused environment; willingness to challenge the status quo and initiate change; and building and maintaining effective collaborations and partnerships. Additional details and information about the position, the Library and community can be found at Great Neck Links.
Qualifications. A master’s degree in library science from an ALA accredited program; a minimum of eight years of progressively responsible public library experience; and at least five years of experience as a director (or an assistant or associate director in a library comparable to Great Neck). Essential skills and attributes include: prior success in working with a governing board; superior written and oral communications ability; strong interpersonal skills; strategic planning experience; energy, creativity and enthusiasm; knowledge of current trends and “best practices” for library services; and strong collaboration and consensus-building skills. An advanced degree in management or public administration is preferred.
Compensation. Starting salary range $120,000-140,000 (placement dependent upon experience and qualifications) with an excellent fringe benefits package.
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 September 26, 2008. To apply, send a cover letter and current resume as attachments to: danbradbury@gossagesager.com.
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