Saint Peter’s College—an urban, Catholic institution in the Jesuit tradition and dedicated to “Education. One Student at a Time.”—seeks a dynamic leader as its Director of the Libraries. Located in Jersey City, NJ, the College has an enrollment of 3,000—2,300 undergraduate and a over 700 graduate students. The Libraries consists of the O’Toole Library on the main campus in Jersey City, housing 275,000 volumes; and the Englewood Cliffs campus library with 30,000 volumes. A staff of 21, including 12 professionals, serve both campuses with access to over 17,000 full-text journals and over 60 databases.
Responsibilities. Reporting to the Vice President for Academic Affairs, the successful candidate will lead library planning to help create a new shared vision for the libraries and their services; and working closely with students, library staff, support units, faculty, and the College administration, oversee budgeting to maintain traditional services and explore new opportunities. The Director must be skilled and nimble in responding to the complex and rapidly changing higher education environment, balance existing library services and resources with emerging technologies, participate in consortia and professional associations, be committed to the College’s mission, and work creatively and collegially to solve problems and plan for the future. Additional details and information about the position, the Libraries, and the campus community can be found at www.gossagesager.com/SPClinks.htm
Qualifications: Applicants must have an ALA-accredited MLS, a second Master’s or a Doctorate is preferred; at least five years of successful administrative experience in an academic library; demonstrated experience in library budgeting, experience in library facility management and planning; have a strong background in information management and new technologies, excellent interpersonal and communication skills; demonstrated leadership in a collegial environment; a record of scholarly and professional activity, and experience with and ability to work effectively in a culturally diverse environment.
Compensation. Starting salary range $85,000-95,000 (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 March 15, 2009. Apply electronically with a cover letter and CV/resume as attachments to: danbradbury@gossagesager.com.
Saint Peter’s College is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and complies with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.
Friday, January 23, 2009
Library Director
Posting Date:
January 5, 2009
Position Number:
A072
Essential Job Functions:
The Library Director is chief administrator of the university library with responsibility for the quality of library services for students, faculty and staff and assists the Associate Provost for Information Services (CIO) in providing leadership in technology planning and working collaboratively with campus constituents in setting priorities for the deployment of information technology to carry out the teaching, research, service and administrative goals of the university.
The Library Director has responsibility for ensuring that the library carries out its mission within the context of the University mission. The primary mission of the library is to develop, organize and preserve a knowledge base which meets the curricular and scholarly needs of the faculty, students and staff; to provide access to the information sources available in our local collections, throughout the UW System, nationally and internationally in a timely fashion; to instruct students in effective information research methods and assist them in their research projects; to support the academic programs through collections, services and special projects; and, to serve as an intellectual and cultural resource for the campus.
The Library Director oversees the management of the Information Services Division in the absence of the CIO and assists the CIO in carrying out the mission of the Information Services Division to provide information and technology resources for all campus offices.
Qualifications:
Required:
MLS or MLIS from an ALA-accredited university; minimum of five years of relevant experience in an academic library; ability to lead and develop the talent of professional and support staff; experience with a wide range of information technology; demonstrated success in managing projects; excellent interpersonal and collaborative skills; effective communication skills including the ability to translate technical information into non-technical language; ability to track information and technology trends and envision benefits for information access, instructional technology and management systems; demonstrated effectiveness as an advocate and public speaker; awareness of and sensitivity to diverse student and faculty populations; ability to contribute to the University’s commitment to enhancing student awareness and appreciation of diverse ethnic and cultural heritages; demonstrated organizational and planning skills.
Preferred:
Teaching experience; leadership experience in professional associations; participation in campus governance; involvement in community groups.
Conditions of Appointment:
Position is a full-time appointment. Official transcripts of the highest degree achieved will be required of finalist(s). Employment will require a criminal background check. In compliance with the Wisconsin Fair Employment Act, the University does not discriminate on the basis of arrest or conviction record.
Periodic travel to UW System meetings and conferences.
Salary:
Salary range of: $82,000 - $95,000, commensurate with qualifications and experience. The UW System provides an excellent benefits package including participation in a state retirement plan (Total Compensation Estimator)
To Apply:
Submit a cover letter, current resume, unofficial transcripts of highest degree achieved, and contact information for three references.
Submit application materials electronically to: ISSearch@uwgb.edu Bill Hubbard, Search Chair Information Services Division
Phone: (920) 465-2383
Electronic submission of application materials is preferred.
Application Deadline:
To ensure consideration, please submit application materials by the first screen date of February 16, 2009. Files must be complete to be considered.
For more information regarding the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay and the surrounding area, see our Campus and Community section at www.uwgb.edu/hr/Campuscommunity/.
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Names of applicants may be disclosed unless requested otherwise. Names of finalists will be released. UW-Green Bay is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer.
January 5, 2009
Position Number:
A072
Essential Job Functions:
The Library Director is chief administrator of the university library with responsibility for the quality of library services for students, faculty and staff and assists the Associate Provost for Information Services (CIO) in providing leadership in technology planning and working collaboratively with campus constituents in setting priorities for the deployment of information technology to carry out the teaching, research, service and administrative goals of the university.
The Library Director has responsibility for ensuring that the library carries out its mission within the context of the University mission. The primary mission of the library is to develop, organize and preserve a knowledge base which meets the curricular and scholarly needs of the faculty, students and staff; to provide access to the information sources available in our local collections, throughout the UW System, nationally and internationally in a timely fashion; to instruct students in effective information research methods and assist them in their research projects; to support the academic programs through collections, services and special projects; and, to serve as an intellectual and cultural resource for the campus.
The Library Director oversees the management of the Information Services Division in the absence of the CIO and assists the CIO in carrying out the mission of the Information Services Division to provide information and technology resources for all campus offices.
Qualifications:
Required:
MLS or MLIS from an ALA-accredited university; minimum of five years of relevant experience in an academic library; ability to lead and develop the talent of professional and support staff; experience with a wide range of information technology; demonstrated success in managing projects; excellent interpersonal and collaborative skills; effective communication skills including the ability to translate technical information into non-technical language; ability to track information and technology trends and envision benefits for information access, instructional technology and management systems; demonstrated effectiveness as an advocate and public speaker; awareness of and sensitivity to diverse student and faculty populations; ability to contribute to the University’s commitment to enhancing student awareness and appreciation of diverse ethnic and cultural heritages; demonstrated organizational and planning skills.
Preferred:
Teaching experience; leadership experience in professional associations; participation in campus governance; involvement in community groups.
Conditions of Appointment:
Position is a full-time appointment. Official transcripts of the highest degree achieved will be required of finalist(s). Employment will require a criminal background check. In compliance with the Wisconsin Fair Employment Act, the University does not discriminate on the basis of arrest or conviction record.
Periodic travel to UW System meetings and conferences.
Salary:
Salary range of: $82,000 - $95,000, commensurate with qualifications and experience. The UW System provides an excellent benefits package including participation in a state retirement plan (Total Compensation Estimator)
To Apply:
Submit a cover letter, current resume, unofficial transcripts of highest degree achieved, and contact information for three references.
Submit application materials electronically to: ISSearch@uwgb.edu Bill Hubbard, Search Chair Information Services Division
Phone: (920) 465-2383
Electronic submission of application materials is preferred.
Application Deadline:
To ensure consideration, please submit application materials by the first screen date of February 16, 2009. Files must be complete to be considered.
For more information regarding the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay and the surrounding area, see our Campus and Community section at www.uwgb.edu/hr/Campuscommunity/.
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Names of applicants may be disclosed unless requested otherwise. Names of finalists will be released. UW-Green Bay is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer.
Digital Services Librarian
Hoke O’Kelley Memorial Library
Oxford College of Emory University
Oxford College of Emory University invites candidates to apply for the position of Digital Services Librarian. We seek an innovative individual with teaching, technology, and collaboration skills to participate as a member of the library leadership team in the development and delivery of innovative and quality services for Oxford College (www.emory.edu/OXFORD). The college, which provides a liberal arts intensive curriculum for the first two years of the Emory baccalaureate degree, is located 38 miles east of Atlanta on the original Emory campus in Oxford, Georgia.
Responsibilities:
The Digital Services Librarian will develop, market, and deliver a comprehensive suite of digital library services. The librarian will play an integral role in the Research Skills @ your library instructional program with the other librarians. To support the teaching, learning, and research of the community, the successful candidate will oversee development of innovative services and programs for students and faculty; assist with development of the library website; identify and analyze user requirements for systems and services; use knowledge of digital formats, current standards, human interface design, information search and retrieval protocols, and disciplinary trends to maintain and/or implement digital systems and repositories. The librarian in this position will provide reference services along with some scheduled night and weekend reference work. The individual will work with internal library teams, other College and University groups, and professional organizations.
Qualifications:
Required: a graduate degree in librarianship from an ALA-accredited institution; demonstrated effective teaching skills including proven abilities in designing and delivering discipline-related instructional sessions; knowledge of research methodology and experience in meeting the research needs of students and faculty; applied knowledge of emerging information technologies, including web-authoring tools and social networking software; self-motivation; flexibility; strong problem-solving, organizational, interpersonal, and written and oral communication skills; initiative and ability to conceive and carry out projects on a deadline including the ability to manage multiple responsibilities and effectively respond to the needs of a campus community that makes heavy demands on library services; ability to work in a collaborative team environment. Preferred: Demonstrated understanding of the application of technology as it relates to scholarship, teaching and learning; demonstrated ability to analyze user requirements to deliver technology solutions; knowledge of metadata standards; experience with digital file formats and software; familiarity with trends and issues related to preservation of digital content.
Salary and Benefits:
Salary based on qualifications and experience. Emory University offers a comprehensive benefits package including tuitions benefits. Several retirement plan options are available, including TIAA/CREF.
Application Procedures:
In letters of application, candidates should address their interest in working in an undergraduate, liberal arts intensive environment that emphasizes close faculty-student interaction and values diversity. Send letters of application, curriculum vitae, and the names, addresses and telephone numbers of three references to: Kitty McNeill, Associate Dean and College Librarian, Hoke O’Kelley Memorial Library, Oxford College of Emory University, P.O. Box 1448, Oxford, GA 30054. Telephone: 770-784-8403. Application review begins immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
Emory University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and encourages women and minority candidates.
Oxford College of Emory University
Oxford College of Emory University invites candidates to apply for the position of Digital Services Librarian. We seek an innovative individual with teaching, technology, and collaboration skills to participate as a member of the library leadership team in the development and delivery of innovative and quality services for Oxford College (www.emory.edu/OXFORD). The college, which provides a liberal arts intensive curriculum for the first two years of the Emory baccalaureate degree, is located 38 miles east of Atlanta on the original Emory campus in Oxford, Georgia.
Responsibilities:
The Digital Services Librarian will develop, market, and deliver a comprehensive suite of digital library services. The librarian will play an integral role in the Research Skills @ your library instructional program with the other librarians. To support the teaching, learning, and research of the community, the successful candidate will oversee development of innovative services and programs for students and faculty; assist with development of the library website; identify and analyze user requirements for systems and services; use knowledge of digital formats, current standards, human interface design, information search and retrieval protocols, and disciplinary trends to maintain and/or implement digital systems and repositories. The librarian in this position will provide reference services along with some scheduled night and weekend reference work. The individual will work with internal library teams, other College and University groups, and professional organizations.
Qualifications:
Required: a graduate degree in librarianship from an ALA-accredited institution; demonstrated effective teaching skills including proven abilities in designing and delivering discipline-related instructional sessions; knowledge of research methodology and experience in meeting the research needs of students and faculty; applied knowledge of emerging information technologies, including web-authoring tools and social networking software; self-motivation; flexibility; strong problem-solving, organizational, interpersonal, and written and oral communication skills; initiative and ability to conceive and carry out projects on a deadline including the ability to manage multiple responsibilities and effectively respond to the needs of a campus community that makes heavy demands on library services; ability to work in a collaborative team environment. Preferred: Demonstrated understanding of the application of technology as it relates to scholarship, teaching and learning; demonstrated ability to analyze user requirements to deliver technology solutions; knowledge of metadata standards; experience with digital file formats and software; familiarity with trends and issues related to preservation of digital content.
Salary and Benefits:
Salary based on qualifications and experience. Emory University offers a comprehensive benefits package including tuitions benefits. Several retirement plan options are available, including TIAA/CREF.
Application Procedures:
In letters of application, candidates should address their interest in working in an undergraduate, liberal arts intensive environment that emphasizes close faculty-student interaction and values diversity. Send letters of application, curriculum vitae, and the names, addresses and telephone numbers of three references to: Kitty McNeill, Associate Dean and College Librarian, Hoke O’Kelley Memorial Library, Oxford College of Emory University, P.O. Box 1448, Oxford, GA 30054. Telephone: 770-784-8403. Application review begins immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
Emory University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and encourages women and minority candidates.
Library Director McCracken County Public Library
Join the McCracken County Public Library as its new Director and help create the “wave of the future” for this bustling river arts community and its Library. Headquartered in Paducah, KY—a historic river town at the confluence on the Ohio and Tennessee rivers—the Library Board of Trustees seek a talented Director to lead the staff of 30 in developing and maintaining quality library services and programs as a vital part of this growing community. The McCracken County Public Library serves a county population of 64,765 from a 33,000 sq. ft. facility and loans almost 700,000 items annually to its 43,097 cardholders.
Responsibilities. The Director reports to a five member Library Board—appointed by the County—and will work closely with the community, the County, its citizens and staff to develop, implement and promote library services. Challenges and opportunities include: expanding the Library System’s visibility in the community; expanding collaborative partnerships; promoting the Library’s mission and goals; evaluating the library’s facility; and developing alternative strategies for enhancing the library’s $2.4 million annual budget. Additional information about the library and the community can be found at McCracken Library 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 maintenance and space planning experience; excellent interpersonal and team-building skills; 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. The starting salary is $62,000 or above (dependent upon qualifications) with an attractive fringe benefits package.
To apply or obtain further information. Contact Jobeth Bradbury, at Gossage Sager Associates, via email or phone at 816.531.2468. Apply electronically to jobethbradbury@gossagesager.com with a cover letter and current resume as Word attachments. The closing date for applications is March 1, 2009.
Responsibilities. The Director reports to a five member Library Board—appointed by the County—and will work closely with the community, the County, its citizens and staff to develop, implement and promote library services. Challenges and opportunities include: expanding the Library System’s visibility in the community; expanding collaborative partnerships; promoting the Library’s mission and goals; evaluating the library’s facility; and developing alternative strategies for enhancing the library’s $2.4 million annual budget. Additional information about the library and the community can be found at McCracken Library 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 maintenance and space planning experience; excellent interpersonal and team-building skills; 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. The starting salary is $62,000 or above (dependent upon qualifications) with an attractive fringe benefits package.
To apply or obtain further information. Contact Jobeth Bradbury, at Gossage Sager Associates, via email or phone at 816.531.2468. Apply electronically to jobethbradbury@gossagesager.com with a cover letter and current resume as Word attachments. The closing date for applications is March 1, 2009.
Assistant Head of Technical Services Librarian
Salary: Not Specified
Status: Full-time
Posted: 1/12/09
Deadline: Initial Review Date, 02/18/09
The University of California, Santa Cruz Library has an opening for an innovative, knowledgeable, and service-oriented individual at the Assistant or Associate rank to become the Assistant Head of Technical Services. Assisting the Head of Technical Services, the incumbent will supervise eight FTE support staff involved in the acquisition and cataloging of materials in the full range of formats and a wide variety of languages. The Assistant Head will also participate in the reorganization of a library now experiencing transformative growth and change in California’s premier public university system, and leverage technology and staff creativity to address the next generation of library technologies particularly as applied to discovery and access tools, acquisition and cataloging of materials, serials and electronic resources management. Reporting to the Head of Technical Services, the incumbent will assist in researching, recommending, planning and implementing new systems, tools, technologies, procedures and policies across the UCSC Library. Appointment Salary Range – Assistant Librarian II - Associate Librarian V with an approximate salary range of $47,087 – $60,408, commensurate with qualifications and experience. For a complete position announcement and application guidelines, please visit: http://apo.ucsc.edu
The University of California, Santa Cruz is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
Status: Full-time
Posted: 1/12/09
Deadline: Initial Review Date, 02/18/09
The University of California, Santa Cruz Library has an opening for an innovative, knowledgeable, and service-oriented individual at the Assistant or Associate rank to become the Assistant Head of Technical Services. Assisting the Head of Technical Services, the incumbent will supervise eight FTE support staff involved in the acquisition and cataloging of materials in the full range of formats and a wide variety of languages. The Assistant Head will also participate in the reorganization of a library now experiencing transformative growth and change in California’s premier public university system, and leverage technology and staff creativity to address the next generation of library technologies particularly as applied to discovery and access tools, acquisition and cataloging of materials, serials and electronic resources management. Reporting to the Head of Technical Services, the incumbent will assist in researching, recommending, planning and implementing new systems, tools, technologies, procedures and policies across the UCSC Library. Appointment Salary Range – Assistant Librarian II - Associate Librarian V with an approximate salary range of $47,087 – $60,408, commensurate with qualifications and experience. For a complete position announcement and application guidelines, please visit: http://apo.ucsc.edu
The University of California, Santa Cruz is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
Science Librarian
Position Rank: Contractually limited appointment – Adjunct librarian
Discipline/Field: Science Librarian
Home Faculty: York University Libraries
Home Department/Area/Division: Steacie Science & Engineering Library
Affiliation/Union: YUFA
Position Start Date: August 1, 2009
York University Libraries seek a self-directed and public service-oriented Science Librarian based in the Steacie Science & Engineering Library.
The Science Librarian will be responsible for faculty liaison, collection development and the delivery of information literacy programs for assigned disciplines and will participate in research consultations and outreach activities to departments and research centres. Responsibilities include selection of information resources, collection management and evaluation in such fields as nursing, biology, chemistry and physics. He/she will work individually and as part of a team to develop and provide reference services and information literacy programs to York’s community of users taking full advantage of the online learning and web environments. She/he will also participate in project and committee work for York University Libraries and the University. Some evening and weekend work is required.
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 students, faculty and staff, who challenge the ordinary and deliver the unexpected.
Steacie Science and Engineering Library is one of four libraries within York University Libraries. The Steacie Science and Engineering Library attracts a half million visitors a year and provides specialized resources, and reference and instructional services to the science, engineering, and health programs of York University. The Library takes pride in its extensive information literacy program and online learning support initiatives. Four full-time librarians and seven full-time support staff are currently based in the Steacie Science & Engineering Library.
Qualifications: An ALA-accredited MLIS or equivalent with up to three years’ post-MLIS experience. Educational background or library experience relevant to science and particularly health related disciplines. Knowledge of health, science and technology literature and reference resources, and awareness of emerging trends in scholarly communication. Experience with Web authoring software and Web support technologies; familiarity with Web 2.0 technologies preferred. Strong client-centred service philosophy and evidence of professional initiative and leadership. Ability to handle multiple responsibilities and projects concurrently. Strong written and oral communication skills, including demonstrated skills in teaching and public communications. Demonstrated understanding of concepts, goals, and methods of information literacy instruction and ability to teach in a variety of settings and formats. Ability to work effectively and collegially with a diversity of colleagues and clients. Interest in research, professional development, and university committee work.
The Science Librarian position is a three-year contractually limited appointment to be filled as Adjunct Librarian level and appropriate for a librarian with up to three years post-MLS experience. Librarians at York University have academic status and are members of the York University Faculty Association bargaining unit (http://www.yufa.org/). Salary is commensurate with qualifications. The position is available August 1, 2009. All York University positions are subject to budgetary approval.
York University is an Affirmative Action Employer. The Affirmative Action Program can be found on York's website at www.yorku.ca/acadjobs or a copy can be obtained by calling the affirmative action office at 416-736-5713. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and Permanent Residents will be given priority. Temporary entry for citizens of the U.S.A. and Mexico may apply per the provisions of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). York University resources include centres relating to gender equity, race and ethnic relations, sexual harassment, human rights, and wellness. York University encourages attitudes of respect and non-discrimination toward persons of all ethnic and religious groups, regardless of gender or sexual orientation
The deadline for applications is March 2, 2009. Applications, including a cover letter relating applicant qualifications to the requirements of the position, a current curriculum vitae, a link to online examples of work where relevant, and the names of three referees, should be sent to: Chair, Science Librarian Appointment Committee York University Libraries, 310 Scott Library York University, 4700 Keele Street Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M3J 1P3 Fax: 416-736-5451 yulapps@yorku.ca
Applications should be sent by mail, e-mail, or fax, with a hardcopy following by mail.
Discipline/Field: Science Librarian
Home Faculty: York University Libraries
Home Department/Area/Division: Steacie Science & Engineering Library
Affiliation/Union: YUFA
Position Start Date: August 1, 2009
York University Libraries seek a self-directed and public service-oriented Science Librarian based in the Steacie Science & Engineering Library.
The Science Librarian will be responsible for faculty liaison, collection development and the delivery of information literacy programs for assigned disciplines and will participate in research consultations and outreach activities to departments and research centres. Responsibilities include selection of information resources, collection management and evaluation in such fields as nursing, biology, chemistry and physics. He/she will work individually and as part of a team to develop and provide reference services and information literacy programs to York’s community of users taking full advantage of the online learning and web environments. She/he will also participate in project and committee work for York University Libraries and the University. Some evening and weekend work is required.
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 students, faculty and staff, who challenge the ordinary and deliver the unexpected.
Steacie Science and Engineering Library is one of four libraries within York University Libraries. The Steacie Science and Engineering Library attracts a half million visitors a year and provides specialized resources, and reference and instructional services to the science, engineering, and health programs of York University. The Library takes pride in its extensive information literacy program and online learning support initiatives. Four full-time librarians and seven full-time support staff are currently based in the Steacie Science & Engineering Library.
Qualifications: An ALA-accredited MLIS or equivalent with up to three years’ post-MLIS experience. Educational background or library experience relevant to science and particularly health related disciplines. Knowledge of health, science and technology literature and reference resources, and awareness of emerging trends in scholarly communication. Experience with Web authoring software and Web support technologies; familiarity with Web 2.0 technologies preferred. Strong client-centred service philosophy and evidence of professional initiative and leadership. Ability to handle multiple responsibilities and projects concurrently. Strong written and oral communication skills, including demonstrated skills in teaching and public communications. Demonstrated understanding of concepts, goals, and methods of information literacy instruction and ability to teach in a variety of settings and formats. Ability to work effectively and collegially with a diversity of colleagues and clients. Interest in research, professional development, and university committee work.
The Science Librarian position is a three-year contractually limited appointment to be filled as Adjunct Librarian level and appropriate for a librarian with up to three years post-MLS experience. Librarians at York University have academic status and are members of the York University Faculty Association bargaining unit (http://www.yufa.org/). Salary is commensurate with qualifications. The position is available August 1, 2009. All York University positions are subject to budgetary approval.
York University is an Affirmative Action Employer. The Affirmative Action Program can be found on York's website at www.yorku.ca/acadjobs or a copy can be obtained by calling the affirmative action office at 416-736-5713. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and Permanent Residents will be given priority. Temporary entry for citizens of the U.S.A. and Mexico may apply per the provisions of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). York University resources include centres relating to gender equity, race and ethnic relations, sexual harassment, human rights, and wellness. York University encourages attitudes of respect and non-discrimination toward persons of all ethnic and religious groups, regardless of gender or sexual orientation
The deadline for applications is March 2, 2009. Applications, including a cover letter relating applicant qualifications to the requirements of the position, a current curriculum vitae, a link to online examples of work where relevant, and the names of three referees, should be sent to: Chair, Science Librarian Appointment Committee York University Libraries, 310 Scott Library York University, 4700 Keele Street Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M3J 1P3 Fax: 416-736-5451 yulapps@yorku.ca
Applications should be sent by mail, e-mail, or fax, with a hardcopy following by mail.
Friday, January 9, 2009
Interlibary Loan Librarian Tenure Track
The Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI) University Library seeks a creative, energetic, and service-oriented individual to serve as a librarian for the Interlibrary Services and Bibliographic & Metadata Services Teams at the rank of Assistant Librarian. Reporting to the Team Leaders for the Access Services and Bibliographic and Metadata Services Teams, this librarian is responsible for supervising the Interlibrary Services Team and for Original Cataloging.
As a librarian on the Bibliographic and Metadata Services Team, the successful candidate will create original cataloging records for theses, audio-visual, philanthropy, and foreign language materials, and support the Team Leader for Bibliographic and Metadata Services with other duties and projects as assigned.
As Interlibrary Loan Librarian, the successful candidate provides active leadership and direction in managing 2 full-time paraprofessional staff and 1-2 FTE student library assistants in the day-to-day operations of interlibrary loan and document delivery services. Responsibilities include maintaining the unit’s web presence, coordinating the library’s copyright compliance, managing materials and student wage budgets, statistical reporting, and representing the library to consortium partners at the state, regional, and national level. As Interlibrary Loan Librarian, this individual keeps current on trends in the profession and provides leadership in evaluating, recommending, and implementing new technologies and service models.
IUPUI is an urban research and academic health science university with 20 schools and academic units. Located in downtown Indianapolis, a diverse and affordable mid-sized city, IUPUI enrolls more than 30,000 students. The vision of the IUPUI University Library is to be the innovative leader among urban university libraries. It has a staff of approximately 90 and a budget in excess of $9.5 million.
The successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to serving both University Library users and its borrowing and lending library partners, an understanding of the IUPUI campus mission, the potential to fulfill the requirements for promotion and tenure, and the ability to work in a team-based organization.
As a librarian on the Bibliographic and Metadata Services Team, the successful candidate will create original cataloging records for theses, audio-visual, philanthropy, and foreign language materials, and support the Team Leader for Bibliographic and Metadata Services with other duties and projects as assigned.
As Interlibrary Loan Librarian, the successful candidate provides active leadership and direction in managing 2 full-time paraprofessional staff and 1-2 FTE student library assistants in the day-to-day operations of interlibrary loan and document delivery services. Responsibilities include maintaining the unit’s web presence, coordinating the library’s copyright compliance, managing materials and student wage budgets, statistical reporting, and representing the library to consortium partners at the state, regional, and national level. As Interlibrary Loan Librarian, this individual keeps current on trends in the profession and provides leadership in evaluating, recommending, and implementing new technologies and service models.
IUPUI is an urban research and academic health science university with 20 schools and academic units. Located in downtown Indianapolis, a diverse and affordable mid-sized city, IUPUI enrolls more than 30,000 students. The vision of the IUPUI University Library is to be the innovative leader among urban university libraries. It has a staff of approximately 90 and a budget in excess of $9.5 million.
The successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to serving both University Library users and its borrowing and lending library partners, an understanding of the IUPUI campus mission, the potential to fulfill the requirements for promotion and tenure, and the ability to work in a team-based organization.
Required Qualifications:
- ALA accredited Master’s Degree
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Public service experience, especially with people of diverse educational, ethnic and cultural backgrounds
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team-based environment
- Ability to manage a variety of tasks and shifting priorities in a fast paced environment
- Coursework or experience in cataloging
- Familiarity with an integrated library system (ILS)
- Experience with interlibrary loan
Desired Qualifications:
- Experience with ILLiad, RapidILL, OCLC WorldCat Resource Sharing, Odyssey/Ariel, HTML/Web authoring tools, and Web 2.0 applications
- 2-3 years experience in an academic library environment
- Reading knowledge of French, German, or Spanish
- Supervisory experience
Minimum salary is $41,500 with additional funding for professional development and travel. Benefits include 22 days vacation, 9 paid holidays, health/dental insurance options, and retirement contributions of 10% to either TIAA-CREF or Fidelity plans.
Deadline for applications is February 6, 2009. The position is available July 1, 2009. Please forward a resume, contact information for four references (include name, title, street address, telephone number, and email address) and a letter of application outlining the strengths you will bring to the position and discussing your ability to contribute to student success at IUPUI. Submit application materials electronically to Teresa McCurry at the following email address: ulibhr@iupui.edu
IUPUI University Library is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer that values and encourages diversity in its students, faculty, and staff.
Chief Librarian Frick Art Reference Library
The Frick Art Reference Library was founded by Helen Clay Frick in 1920 “to encourage and develop the study of the fine arts, and to advance the general knowledge of kindred subjects.” Today, it is one of the finest art history libraries in the United States. In addition to a book collection relating to the European and American fine arts and decorative arts from the 4th to the mid-20th century, the library also houses an extensive photographic research archive holding over one million photographs that document the work of over 36,000 artists. Although the Library was founded as a separate institution, financially supported almost entirely by Miss Frick until 1984, it is now an integral part of The Frick Collection and serves as a unique resource for the study and appreciation of art and its history.
The library has an operating budget of about $4 million and 55-60 staff, of whom 20 are library professionals. It is a member of the New York Art Resources Consortium (NYARC), the Association of Research Institutes in Art History, and the RLG (Research Library Group). The Andrew W. Mellon Chief Librarian reports directly to Anne L. Poulet, Director of the Frick Collection since 2003.
The Frick Collection seeks in its Chief Librarian an institution builder who can work within the framework of a distinctive museum of art. It is looking both for the skills and experience needed to manage a contemporary library and the scholarly background needed to lead a preeminent center for research in the history of art. An understanding of, and successful experience in addressing the major challenges facing academic research libraries, including collections development, technology integration, space planning and utilization, the intricacies of scholarly communication, and the need for effective staff and organizational development to support changing user needs and expectations will be especially valued. Candidates must bring a willingness and proven ability to develop financial resources. Strong communication and professional collaboration skills are required. Personal integrity, a lively intellect, and a collegial disposition are essential. A Master’s degree in Library or Information Science is highly desirable.
All inquiries, nominations, and applications should be directed with a cover letter in confidence to: Beverly Brady, Senior Associate, Isaacson, Miller, 334 Boylston Street, Boston, MA 02116, 3761@imsearch.com Electronic submission of material is strongly encouraged.
The Frick Collection is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and encourages women and minority candidates.
The library has an operating budget of about $4 million and 55-60 staff, of whom 20 are library professionals. It is a member of the New York Art Resources Consortium (NYARC), the Association of Research Institutes in Art History, and the RLG (Research Library Group). The Andrew W. Mellon Chief Librarian reports directly to Anne L. Poulet, Director of the Frick Collection since 2003.
The Frick Collection seeks in its Chief Librarian an institution builder who can work within the framework of a distinctive museum of art. It is looking both for the skills and experience needed to manage a contemporary library and the scholarly background needed to lead a preeminent center for research in the history of art. An understanding of, and successful experience in addressing the major challenges facing academic research libraries, including collections development, technology integration, space planning and utilization, the intricacies of scholarly communication, and the need for effective staff and organizational development to support changing user needs and expectations will be especially valued. Candidates must bring a willingness and proven ability to develop financial resources. Strong communication and professional collaboration skills are required. Personal integrity, a lively intellect, and a collegial disposition are essential. A Master’s degree in Library or Information Science is highly desirable.
All inquiries, nominations, and applications should be directed with a cover letter in confidence to: Beverly Brady, Senior Associate, Isaacson, Miller, 334 Boylston Street, Boston, MA 02116, 3761@imsearch.com Electronic submission of material is strongly encouraged.
The Frick Collection is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and encourages women and minority candidates.
Associate Law Librarians (2 Positions)
The University of California, Irvine School of Law seeks two creative, knowledgeable, energetic, and user-centered law librarians to serve as the founding Associate Law Librarian for Public Services and Associate Law Librarian for Technical Services.
The University of California, Irvine School of Law is the first new law school to be established at a member institution of the Association of American Universities and a public university in California in half a century. The founding Associate Law Librarians will have the opportunity to participate in developing all aspects of the new library and in implementing our vision to create the ideal law school for the 21st century. Reporting directly to the Associate Dean of Library and Information Services, the Associate Law Librarians serve as part of the Law Library’s management team.
The University of California, Irvine School of Law will open its doors to its first class of approximately 60 students in August 2009. The founding team of faculty and administrative deans are now working to build a program of innovative delivery of legal education, emphasizing experiential learning, interdisciplinarity, and public service on a solid grounding of instruction in core methods of legal analysis.
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 has had an extraordinarily rapid rise to distinction and is among the fastest-growing University of California campuses, with more than 28,000 undergraduate and graduate students and about 1,400 faculty members. Student enrollment is planned to reach 32,000 by 2014 accompanied by a proportional growth in faculty and staff.
The full position description with instructions on how to apply are 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. Applications received by February 9, 2009 will receive first consideration, but applications will continue to be accepted until the position is filled.
The University of California, Irvine is an equal opportunity employer
committed to excellence through diversity.
The University of California, Irvine School of Law is the first new law school to be established at a member institution of the Association of American Universities and a public university in California in half a century. The founding Associate Law Librarians will have the opportunity to participate in developing all aspects of the new library and in implementing our vision to create the ideal law school for the 21st century. Reporting directly to the Associate Dean of Library and Information Services, the Associate Law Librarians serve as part of the Law Library’s management team.
The University of California, Irvine School of Law will open its doors to its first class of approximately 60 students in August 2009. The founding team of faculty and administrative deans are now working to build a program of innovative delivery of legal education, emphasizing experiential learning, interdisciplinarity, and public service on a solid grounding of instruction in core methods of legal analysis.
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 has had an extraordinarily rapid rise to distinction and is among the fastest-growing University of California campuses, with more than 28,000 undergraduate and graduate students and about 1,400 faculty members. Student enrollment is planned to reach 32,000 by 2014 accompanied by a proportional growth in faculty and staff.
The full position description with instructions on how to apply are 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. Applications received by February 9, 2009 will receive first consideration, but applications will continue to be accepted until the position is filled.
The University of California, Irvine is an equal opportunity employer
committed to excellence through diversity.
Serials Management, Electronic Resources, Microforms Librarian
The College of William and Mary is looking for a dynamic, serials savvy individual to fill the position of Serials Management, Electronic Resources, and Microforms Librarian. This position is responsible for the management of standing orders, subscriptions, and back orders for serials in electronic, print, and microform formats. Other responsibilities include serials collection development; manages the electronic serials and databases control process; provides input in serials cataloging policies; manages the college’s commercial binding contract and oversees the binding operation of the main library; and manages the microform collections and equipment, plus provides patron assistance for microforms. Supervisory responsibilities include 3 FTE. The position is directly responsible to the Acquisitions Librarian.
A detailed position description can be found at:
https://jobs.wm.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/frameset/Frameset.jsp?time=1230651295484
Qualifications:
Required:
-- Master’s degree in Library Science from an ALA-accredited program or equivalent.
-- Knowledge of and experience with print, electronic, and microform serials in an academic or larger public library
-- Experience with online integrated catalog and electronic journal list modules.
-- Experience with OCLC Connexion and working knowledge of national cataloging standards including MARC format, AACR2 and Library of Congress Subject Headings.
-- Ability to work effectively both independently and as a part of a collaborative group effort.
-- Possess excellent written, oral, and interpersonal skills.
-- Tolerance for ambiguity and the capacity to respond to organizational change.
Preferred:
-- Experience with Serials Solutions products.
-- Familiarity with link resolvers, OpenUrl applications, ERMs, and other library technologies related to e-resource management and access.
-- Experience with spreadsheets and databases.
-- Experience with serials collection development, more particularly conducting serials review in conjunction with faculty liaisons.
-- Knowledge of 1 or more foreign languages.
-- Experience with binding.
-- Knowledge of current trends in serials management and scholarly publishing.
This position is a 12-month professional faculty appointment. Salary is commensurate with experience and comes with comprehensive benefits.
The College of William and Mary is the second oldest university in the United States, with a strong emphasis on liberal arts undergraduate education; however, it also has several outstanding doctoral programs. With a student body of approx. 7,700, this “Public Ivy” institution is proud of its tradition, and its students are passionate about learning and service to others. For more information about the college, go to www.wm.edu.
Review of applications will begin 30 January 2009 and continue until position is filled. Applications are accepted at the William and Mary Human Resources web page:
https://jobs.wm.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/frameset/Frameset.jsp?time=1230651295484
Please attach a cover letter, resume, and references to the application.
The College of William and Mary is an EEO/AA employer.
A detailed position description can be found at:
https://jobs.wm.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/frameset/Frameset.jsp?time=1230651295484
Qualifications:
Required:
-- Master’s degree in Library Science from an ALA-accredited program or equivalent.
-- Knowledge of and experience with print, electronic, and microform serials in an academic or larger public library
-- Experience with online integrated catalog and electronic journal list modules.
-- Experience with OCLC Connexion and working knowledge of national cataloging standards including MARC format, AACR2 and Library of Congress Subject Headings.
-- Ability to work effectively both independently and as a part of a collaborative group effort.
-- Possess excellent written, oral, and interpersonal skills.
-- Tolerance for ambiguity and the capacity to respond to organizational change.
Preferred:
-- Experience with Serials Solutions products.
-- Familiarity with link resolvers, OpenUrl applications, ERMs, and other library technologies related to e-resource management and access.
-- Experience with spreadsheets and databases.
-- Experience with serials collection development, more particularly conducting serials review in conjunction with faculty liaisons.
-- Knowledge of 1 or more foreign languages.
-- Experience with binding.
-- Knowledge of current trends in serials management and scholarly publishing.
This position is a 12-month professional faculty appointment. Salary is commensurate with experience and comes with comprehensive benefits.
The College of William and Mary is the second oldest university in the United States, with a strong emphasis on liberal arts undergraduate education; however, it also has several outstanding doctoral programs. With a student body of approx. 7,700, this “Public Ivy” institution is proud of its tradition, and its students are passionate about learning and service to others. For more information about the college, go to www.wm.edu.
Review of applications will begin 30 January 2009 and continue until position is filled. Applications are accepted at the William and Mary Human Resources web page:
https://jobs.wm.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/frameset/Frameset.jsp?time=1230651295484
Please attach a cover letter, resume, and references to the application.
The College of William and Mary is an EEO/AA employer.
Friday, January 2, 2009
Deputy County Librarian
County of Santa Clara
Deputy County Librarian
$116,740.00—$149,770.40 Annually, DOE
The County of Santa Clara is seeking a dynamic leader who is decisive, well organized and possesses considerable management experience to fill this critical position. This is an exciting and challenging career opportunity for a highly qualified individual capable of providing effective leadership to a diverse staff and who has strong team building abilities.
The Deputy County Librarian reports directly to the County Librarian and is responsible for the development of policy and the implementation of the library's mission, policies and procedures throughout the library system. The Deputy County Librarian also plans, organizes, directs and coordinates the programs and services of the County Library System and acts as department head in the absence of the County Librarian.
A qualified candidate would typically acquire knowledge and abilities through attainment of a Master's degree in Library Science and at least five years of recent progressively responsible supervisory and administrative experience in a community library system; at least three of which must include participation in program and policy determination either on a system wide basis or as the librarian in charge of a community library and possession of a valid California Driver's License.
For a complete job description, to apply online or to download an application,
please go to: www.sccjobs.org
All qualified applications will be subject to a preliminary competitive rating to identify those candidates to be invited to the oral interview process. It is critical for applicants to submit an application, resume, and responses to the supplemental questionnaire. If you have any questions regarding this position, contact Executive Services at (408) 299-5894. EOE
Deputy County Librarian
$116,740.00—$149,770.40 Annually, DOE
The County of Santa Clara is seeking a dynamic leader who is decisive, well organized and possesses considerable management experience to fill this critical position. This is an exciting and challenging career opportunity for a highly qualified individual capable of providing effective leadership to a diverse staff and who has strong team building abilities.
The Deputy County Librarian reports directly to the County Librarian and is responsible for the development of policy and the implementation of the library's mission, policies and procedures throughout the library system. The Deputy County Librarian also plans, organizes, directs and coordinates the programs and services of the County Library System and acts as department head in the absence of the County Librarian.
A qualified candidate would typically acquire knowledge and abilities through attainment of a Master's degree in Library Science and at least five years of recent progressively responsible supervisory and administrative experience in a community library system; at least three of which must include participation in program and policy determination either on a system wide basis or as the librarian in charge of a community library and possession of a valid California Driver's License.
For a complete job description, to apply online or to download an application,
please go to: www.sccjobs.org
All qualified applications will be subject to a preliminary competitive rating to identify those candidates to be invited to the oral interview process. It is critical for applicants to submit an application, resume, and responses to the supplemental questionnaire. If you have any questions regarding this position, contact Executive Services at (408) 299-5894. EOE
Tuesday, December 30, 2008
Informatics and Engineering Technology Librarian
The Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI) University Library (http://www.ulib.iupui.edu) seeks a creative, energetic, and service oriented individual to serve as the Informatics and Engineering Technology Librarian at the rank of Assistant Librarian. Reporting to the Team Leader for the Science, Engineering & Technology, Informatics, and Nursing Team, the successful candidate will be responsible for user education, collection development, and reference services for the School of Informatics and assigned Engineering Technology departments within the School of Engineering and Technology (http://informatics.iupui.edu, http://www.engr.iupui.edu/). Primarily, this will involve developing and maintaining strong relationships with the assigned disciplines; designing and presenting instructional sessions, based on the library’s information literacy competencies; developing the library’s collection of informatics materials; and providing research assistance to students, faculty, and staff. This individual will also staff the reference and research help desks several hours a week and serve on the University Library marketing committee.
IUPUI is an urban research and academic health science university with 20 schools and academic units. Located in downtown Indianapolis, a diverse and affordable mid-sized city, IUPUI enrolls more than 30,000 students. The vision of the IUPUI University Library is to be the innovative leader among urban university libraries. It has a staff of approximately 90 and a budget in excess of $9.5 million.
The successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to student success, and an understanding of the IUPUI campus mission, the potential to fulfill the requirements for promotion and tenure, and the ability to work in a team-based organization.
Required Qualifications:
· ALA accredited Master’s Degree
· Excellent oral and written communication skills
· Demonstrated initiative and self-direction
· Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team-based environment
· Ability to manage a variety of tasks and shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment
· Academic library experience
Desired Qualifications:
· Teaching experience
· Marketing and promotion of library services experience
· Public service experience, especially with people of diverse educational, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds
· Background in interdisciplinary studies such as health information, nursing and psychology
· Background in science, computer and engineering technology, new media or understanding of visualization, manipulation and presentation of digital data
Minimum salary is $41,500 with additional funding for professional development and travel. Benefits include 22 days vacation, 9 paid holidays, funding for professional development and travel, health/dental insurance options, and retirement contributions of 10% to either TIAA-CREF or Fidelity plans.
Deadline for applications is February 15, 2009. The position is available July 1, 2009. Please forward a resume, contact information for four references (include name, title, street address, telephone number, and email address) and a letter of application outlining the strengths you will bring to the position and discussing your ability to contribute to student success at IUPUI. Submit application materials electronically to Teresa McCurry at the following email address: ulibhr@iupui.edu.
IUPUI University Library is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer that values and encourages diversity in its students, faculty, and staff.
IUPUI is an urban research and academic health science university with 20 schools and academic units. Located in downtown Indianapolis, a diverse and affordable mid-sized city, IUPUI enrolls more than 30,000 students. The vision of the IUPUI University Library is to be the innovative leader among urban university libraries. It has a staff of approximately 90 and a budget in excess of $9.5 million.
The successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to student success, and an understanding of the IUPUI campus mission, the potential to fulfill the requirements for promotion and tenure, and the ability to work in a team-based organization.
Required Qualifications:
· ALA accredited Master’s Degree
· Excellent oral and written communication skills
· Demonstrated initiative and self-direction
· Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team-based environment
· Ability to manage a variety of tasks and shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment
· Academic library experience
Desired Qualifications:
· Teaching experience
· Marketing and promotion of library services experience
· Public service experience, especially with people of diverse educational, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds
· Background in interdisciplinary studies such as health information, nursing and psychology
· Background in science, computer and engineering technology, new media or understanding of visualization, manipulation and presentation of digital data
Minimum salary is $41,500 with additional funding for professional development and travel. Benefits include 22 days vacation, 9 paid holidays, funding for professional development and travel, health/dental insurance options, and retirement contributions of 10% to either TIAA-CREF or Fidelity plans.
Deadline for applications is February 15, 2009. The position is available July 1, 2009. Please forward a resume, contact information for four references (include name, title, street address, telephone number, and email address) and a letter of application outlining the strengths you will bring to the position and discussing your ability to contribute to student success at IUPUI. Submit application materials electronically to Teresa McCurry at the following email address: ulibhr@iupui.edu.
IUPUI University Library is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer that values and encourages diversity in its students, faculty, and staff.
Wednesday, December 24, 2008
Head of the Price Library of Judaica
POSITION: Head of the Price Library of Judaica
RANK: Assistant University Librarian or Associate University Librarian
REPORTS TO: Chair of Special and Area Studies Collections
SALARY: Minimum anticipated salary for appointment as an Assistant University Librarian: $47,000. Actual salary and appointment rank will reflect the selected professional's experience and credentials.
REQUISITION #: 0705841
DEADLINE DATE: Search will remain open until the position is filled.
Please note that this posting has specific instructions for the submission of application materials (see below: APPLICATION PROCESS). Failure to submit all of the required documents as instructed may result in your application not being considered.
JOB SUMMARY:
Responsible for the overall management and collection development of the Price Library of Judaica. Responsible for selection of library materials, reference service, research consultations, and bibliographic instruction in support of the Jewish Studies program. Promotes a public awareness of the Price Library of Judaica’s mission and resources and determines needs and priorities to enhance appropriate library support. Collaborates with librarians and the academic faculty to establish collection management policies. Participates in defining public service, technical service, and collection management goals, objectives, strategies, performance criteria, and materials budgets. Assigns, trains, monitors, and evaluates staff assigned to the Price Library of Judaica. Participates in the Library’s publications, fund raising, and bibliographical control programs. The library encourages staff participation in reaching management decisions and, consequently, the head of the Price Library of Judaica may be asked to serve on various departmental and library-wide committees and teams. The incumbent will pursue professional development opportunities, including research, publication, and professional association activities, to meet library-wide criteria for tenure and promotion.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
As the bibliographer for Jewish Studies, maintains and integrates the following responsibilities:
· Maintains contact with the faculty and students utilizing the Price Library of Judaica to ensure that the collections and services provided by the Library support needs. Informs this clientele of relevant library issues.
· Develops collection management policy and approval plans for the Price Library of Judaica. Stays informed of relevant Jewish Studies resources available in other libraries and collections.
· Reviews notification slips, trade and national bibliographies, advertisements, catalogues, and similar sources so as to initiate current and retrospective acquisition orders in all formats enhancing the Judaica collections in support of the academic program. Selects appropriate materials received by gift; reviews approval plan profiles and receipts for Judaica, and advises the Acquisitions and Licensing Dept. on sources of supply.
· Works with the library Gifts and Exchange programs to solicit and review gift collections and to establish exchange programs for Jewish Studies.
· Establishes cataloging and preservation priorities for Judaica materials. Makes storage, transfer, and deselection decisions for Judaica materials.
· Participates in the reformatting and digitization programs to ensure conversion of important items in jeopardy.
· Assists the Cataloging and Metadata Dept. in the copy cataloging of Hebraica and selection of materials for outsourcing of cataloging services.
· Provides consultative services to the faculty and advanced graduate students in Jewish Studies, usually by referral from public service areas or by specific arrangement with the academic program area faculty.
· Develops and maintains a professional relationship with other Judaica bibliographers, providing leadership at the national level in various organizations.
· Participates in the Special and Area Studies Collections departmental strategic planning process.
· Prepares collection assessment studies and defines resource needs.
· Participates in the Library’s development program.
· Participates in the Library’s exhibition program.
· Participates in the Library’s research and publication program.
· Serves on Library and departmental consultative bodies as appropriate.
· Pursues professional development opportunities, including research, publication, and professional association activities, to meet library-wide criteria for tenure and promotion.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Required:· Thorough knowledge of one Jewish language and a working knowledge of one additional Jewish language· Strong familiarity with Jewish history and culture· An ALA accredited MLS degree (or foreign equivalency) or graduate degree in the bibliographic subject area or related field· A minimum of three (3) years experience in an academic or research library, with experience in managing and enhancing library collections, including those supporting Jewish Studies or other relevant and equivalent professional experience· Effective oral and written communication skills in English· Familiarity with information and digital-based technologies and automated library systems· Strong potential for meeting the requirements for tenure and promotion.
Preferred:
· Earned graduate degree in a relevant subject field with a thorough knowledge of the research literature of Jewish Studies
· A demonstrated record of bibliographic instruction, scholarship, public outreach, and development
· Working knowledge of two modern European languages
· Working knowledge of a Semitic language other than Hebrew
· Experience as a catalog librarian in an automated environment
· Experience in an academic library that awards tenure to librarians
· Demonstrated supervisory experience
The University of Florida
The University of Florida is a large, land grant, public educational research institution with a faculty of approximately 4,000 and a student body of approximately 50,000. UF is Florida's largest university, the nation's fourth-largest, and traces its beginnings to a small seminary in 1853. Since 1985, UF has been a member of the Association of American Universities, the prestigious higher-education organization comprised of the top 62 public and private institutions in North America. UF is home to 16 colleges and more than 150 research centers and institutes. The University offers the Ph.D. in more than 90 fields and the Master's degree in more than 120 fields. For more information please consult the UF homepage at http://www.ufl.edu.
The University of Florida Libraries are members of the Association of Research Libraries, the Center for Research Libraries, the Research Libraries Group, the Coalition for Networked Information (CNI), the Program for Cooperative Cataloging (PCC) and SOLINET. The library staff consists of more than 400 FTE librarians, technology/clerical staff and student assistants. For more information about the Libraries, please visit http://www.uflib.ufl.edu.
Special and Area Studies Collections encompasses two units: the Area Studies Collections and the Special Collections of the University of Florida.
The Area Studies Collections are the Latin American Collection; the Africana and the Asian Studies collections; and the Price Library of Judaica.
Special Collections include Baldwin Library of Historical Children's Literature, the Belknap Collection for the Performing Arts, the P.K. Yonge Library of Florida History, the General Manuscript Collection, the Rare Book Collection, and the University Archives.
The Price Library of Judaica, with holdings exceeding 90,000 volumes, is a regional library of excellence in Jewish studies in the Southeast. The Library is built on the core collection of Rabbi Leonard C. Mishkin of Chicago. At the time of its acquisition by the Smathers Libraries in 1977, it was the largest personal library of Judaica and Hebraica in the United States.
Formally dedicated in March 1981 to support the teaching and research missions of the Center for Jewish Studies at the University of Florida, the Library is named for Isser and Rae Price, whose sons, Jack and Samuel Price of Jacksonville, Florida, established a fund to support sustained development of its collections.
The Price Library of Judaica is a well-balanced Jewish studies collection of notable depth and scope. Its diversified holdings of uncommon research materials in English and other languages support scholarship in virtually every aspect of the Jewish experience. Materials relevant to the ancient, medieval and modern periods await advanced students, visiting scholars and casual readers who possess a curiosity about a creative people with 4,000 years of recorded history.
COMMUNITY:
Gainesville, Florida and the surrounding community are home to approximately 240,000 people. Gainesville is also home to the University of Florida and Santa Fe Community College. Situated just over an hour from the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic Ocean, Gainesville is surrounded by over 40 nature parks including many spring fed lakes and rivers. Gainesville has numerous cultural institutions and is a haven for sports fans. In 2007, Gainesville was ranked as the “Best Place to Live and Work” by Frommer’s Cities Ranked and Rated and as one of the “Best Places to Live and Play” by National Geographic Adventure. Jacksonville, Orlando, Tampa, Tallahassee, and St. Augustine are all within a two hour drive of Gainesville.
Benefits:
Twenty-six vacation days, nine paid holidays, and thirteen days sick leave annually; retirement plan options; insurance benefits; tuition fee waiver program; no state or local income tax. Prospective employees should review the information about employment at UF available at http://www.hr.ufl.edu/training/neo/default.asp
Application Process:
The University of Florida is an equal opportunity employer and is strongly committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. Applicants from a broad spectrum of people, including members of ethnic minorities and disabled persons, are especially encouraged to apply. As part of the application process, applicants are invited to complete an on-line confidential and voluntary demographic self-disclosure form which can be found at: http://www.hr.ufl.edu/job/datacard.htm.
This information is collected by the University of Florida's Faculty Development Office to track applicant trends and is in no way considered by the Smathers Libraries in the selection process.
Please reply by e-mail. Send, as attachments (MS-Word format preferred), a cover letter detailing your interest in and qualifications for this position, resume and list of three references. Include address, telephone and email information for references. Please include a 250-word document expressing your opinion on the topic, “What is the future of a separate Jewish Studies Library within a larger academic research library”. While the search will remain open until the position is filled. All inquiries and submissions of required application materials should be sent to Bonnie J. Smith, Smathers Libraries Human Resources, at: bonniesmith@ufl.edu
RANK: Assistant University Librarian or Associate University Librarian
REPORTS TO: Chair of Special and Area Studies Collections
SALARY: Minimum anticipated salary for appointment as an Assistant University Librarian: $47,000. Actual salary and appointment rank will reflect the selected professional's experience and credentials.
REQUISITION #: 0705841
DEADLINE DATE: Search will remain open until the position is filled.
Please note that this posting has specific instructions for the submission of application materials (see below: APPLICATION PROCESS). Failure to submit all of the required documents as instructed may result in your application not being considered.
JOB SUMMARY:
Responsible for the overall management and collection development of the Price Library of Judaica. Responsible for selection of library materials, reference service, research consultations, and bibliographic instruction in support of the Jewish Studies program. Promotes a public awareness of the Price Library of Judaica’s mission and resources and determines needs and priorities to enhance appropriate library support. Collaborates with librarians and the academic faculty to establish collection management policies. Participates in defining public service, technical service, and collection management goals, objectives, strategies, performance criteria, and materials budgets. Assigns, trains, monitors, and evaluates staff assigned to the Price Library of Judaica. Participates in the Library’s publications, fund raising, and bibliographical control programs. The library encourages staff participation in reaching management decisions and, consequently, the head of the Price Library of Judaica may be asked to serve on various departmental and library-wide committees and teams. The incumbent will pursue professional development opportunities, including research, publication, and professional association activities, to meet library-wide criteria for tenure and promotion.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
As the bibliographer for Jewish Studies, maintains and integrates the following responsibilities:
· Maintains contact with the faculty and students utilizing the Price Library of Judaica to ensure that the collections and services provided by the Library support needs. Informs this clientele of relevant library issues.
· Develops collection management policy and approval plans for the Price Library of Judaica. Stays informed of relevant Jewish Studies resources available in other libraries and collections.
· Reviews notification slips, trade and national bibliographies, advertisements, catalogues, and similar sources so as to initiate current and retrospective acquisition orders in all formats enhancing the Judaica collections in support of the academic program. Selects appropriate materials received by gift; reviews approval plan profiles and receipts for Judaica, and advises the Acquisitions and Licensing Dept. on sources of supply.
· Works with the library Gifts and Exchange programs to solicit and review gift collections and to establish exchange programs for Jewish Studies.
· Establishes cataloging and preservation priorities for Judaica materials. Makes storage, transfer, and deselection decisions for Judaica materials.
· Participates in the reformatting and digitization programs to ensure conversion of important items in jeopardy.
· Assists the Cataloging and Metadata Dept. in the copy cataloging of Hebraica and selection of materials for outsourcing of cataloging services.
· Provides consultative services to the faculty and advanced graduate students in Jewish Studies, usually by referral from public service areas or by specific arrangement with the academic program area faculty.
· Develops and maintains a professional relationship with other Judaica bibliographers, providing leadership at the national level in various organizations.
· Participates in the Special and Area Studies Collections departmental strategic planning process.
· Prepares collection assessment studies and defines resource needs.
· Participates in the Library’s development program.
· Participates in the Library’s exhibition program.
· Participates in the Library’s research and publication program.
· Serves on Library and departmental consultative bodies as appropriate.
· Pursues professional development opportunities, including research, publication, and professional association activities, to meet library-wide criteria for tenure and promotion.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Required:· Thorough knowledge of one Jewish language and a working knowledge of one additional Jewish language· Strong familiarity with Jewish history and culture· An ALA accredited MLS degree (or foreign equivalency) or graduate degree in the bibliographic subject area or related field· A minimum of three (3) years experience in an academic or research library, with experience in managing and enhancing library collections, including those supporting Jewish Studies or other relevant and equivalent professional experience· Effective oral and written communication skills in English· Familiarity with information and digital-based technologies and automated library systems· Strong potential for meeting the requirements for tenure and promotion.
Preferred:
· Earned graduate degree in a relevant subject field with a thorough knowledge of the research literature of Jewish Studies
· A demonstrated record of bibliographic instruction, scholarship, public outreach, and development
· Working knowledge of two modern European languages
· Working knowledge of a Semitic language other than Hebrew
· Experience as a catalog librarian in an automated environment
· Experience in an academic library that awards tenure to librarians
· Demonstrated supervisory experience
The University of Florida
The University of Florida is a large, land grant, public educational research institution with a faculty of approximately 4,000 and a student body of approximately 50,000. UF is Florida's largest university, the nation's fourth-largest, and traces its beginnings to a small seminary in 1853. Since 1985, UF has been a member of the Association of American Universities, the prestigious higher-education organization comprised of the top 62 public and private institutions in North America. UF is home to 16 colleges and more than 150 research centers and institutes. The University offers the Ph.D. in more than 90 fields and the Master's degree in more than 120 fields. For more information please consult the UF homepage at http://www.ufl.edu.
The University of Florida Libraries are members of the Association of Research Libraries, the Center for Research Libraries, the Research Libraries Group, the Coalition for Networked Information (CNI), the Program for Cooperative Cataloging (PCC) and SOLINET. The library staff consists of more than 400 FTE librarians, technology/clerical staff and student assistants. For more information about the Libraries, please visit http://www.uflib.ufl.edu.
Special and Area Studies Collections encompasses two units: the Area Studies Collections and the Special Collections of the University of Florida.
The Area Studies Collections are the Latin American Collection; the Africana and the Asian Studies collections; and the Price Library of Judaica.
Special Collections include Baldwin Library of Historical Children's Literature, the Belknap Collection for the Performing Arts, the P.K. Yonge Library of Florida History, the General Manuscript Collection, the Rare Book Collection, and the University Archives.
The Price Library of Judaica, with holdings exceeding 90,000 volumes, is a regional library of excellence in Jewish studies in the Southeast. The Library is built on the core collection of Rabbi Leonard C. Mishkin of Chicago. At the time of its acquisition by the Smathers Libraries in 1977, it was the largest personal library of Judaica and Hebraica in the United States.
Formally dedicated in March 1981 to support the teaching and research missions of the Center for Jewish Studies at the University of Florida, the Library is named for Isser and Rae Price, whose sons, Jack and Samuel Price of Jacksonville, Florida, established a fund to support sustained development of its collections.
The Price Library of Judaica is a well-balanced Jewish studies collection of notable depth and scope. Its diversified holdings of uncommon research materials in English and other languages support scholarship in virtually every aspect of the Jewish experience. Materials relevant to the ancient, medieval and modern periods await advanced students, visiting scholars and casual readers who possess a curiosity about a creative people with 4,000 years of recorded history.
COMMUNITY:
Gainesville, Florida and the surrounding community are home to approximately 240,000 people. Gainesville is also home to the University of Florida and Santa Fe Community College. Situated just over an hour from the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic Ocean, Gainesville is surrounded by over 40 nature parks including many spring fed lakes and rivers. Gainesville has numerous cultural institutions and is a haven for sports fans. In 2007, Gainesville was ranked as the “Best Place to Live and Work” by Frommer’s Cities Ranked and Rated and as one of the “Best Places to Live and Play” by National Geographic Adventure. Jacksonville, Orlando, Tampa, Tallahassee, and St. Augustine are all within a two hour drive of Gainesville.
Benefits:
Twenty-six vacation days, nine paid holidays, and thirteen days sick leave annually; retirement plan options; insurance benefits; tuition fee waiver program; no state or local income tax. Prospective employees should review the information about employment at UF available at http://www.hr.ufl.edu/training/neo/default.asp
Application Process:
The University of Florida is an equal opportunity employer and is strongly committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. Applicants from a broad spectrum of people, including members of ethnic minorities and disabled persons, are especially encouraged to apply. As part of the application process, applicants are invited to complete an on-line confidential and voluntary demographic self-disclosure form which can be found at: http://www.hr.ufl.edu/job/datacard.htm.
This information is collected by the University of Florida's Faculty Development Office to track applicant trends and is in no way considered by the Smathers Libraries in the selection process.
Please reply by e-mail. Send, as attachments (MS-Word format preferred), a cover letter detailing your interest in and qualifications for this position, resume and list of three references. Include address, telephone and email information for references. Please include a 250-word document expressing your opinion on the topic, “What is the future of a separate Jewish Studies Library within a larger academic research library”. While the search will remain open until the position is filled. All inquiries and submissions of required application materials should be sent to Bonnie J. Smith, Smathers Libraries Human Resources, at: bonniesmith@ufl.edu
Tuesday, December 23, 2008
Cultural Diversity Officer
The Staff Development and Cultural Diversity Officer will work under the general supervision of the Library’s Chief Operating Officer and will be expected to carry out a wide range of projects and activities supporting the Library’s diversity initiatives and the staff development needs of the University Library staff. As a participant in the Library’s staff planning, review, and decision-making process, the Staff Development and Cultural Diversity Officer will be responsible for coordinating, developing and promoting initiatives and programs that insure a professional, inclusive and pluralistic work environment. The incumbent will also be responsible for assisting with the Library’s librarian and professional recruitment program and coordinating minority outreach initiatives.
Further information may be found at www.lib.umich.edu/hr/employment/culturaldiversity.html
Responsibilities:
Administer the Library staff development program by planning, scheduling, promoting, and evaluating staff development, continuing education, and orientation activities for the University Library staff.
· Conduct formal assessment and consult with Library administrators and staff to determine staff development needs in order to develop innovative programs.
· Develop an appropriate curriculum for improving managerial, interpersonal, and communication skills that effectively meet the needs of increasingly diverse faculty, students and staff.
· Develop and coordinate Library training programs and activities to increase staff skills in targeted and general development areas.
· Evaluate training and developmental efforts against identified goals and monitor effectiveness of programs.
· Provide leadership and coordination of various professional developmental programs including orientation, mentorship programs, and cultural diversity.
· Develop program budgets and monitor allocation, expenditures and encumbrances on staff development budgets.
Provide leadership, guidance, and assistance with the development, facilitation, implementation, and evaluation of Library diversity initiatives.
· Determine goals, objectives and strategies in establishing and implementing system-wide diversity initiatives in the areas of human resources, user services, and collection management.
· Develop effective mechanisms for evaluating Library diversity initiatives.
· Conduct research on diversity related topics including planning, design, and coordination of various studies and special projects. Write reports, communiqués and compile and analyze statistical data.
· Facilitate communication and perform liaison functions between Library administration and Library unit activities, including the Library Diversity Committee, related to cultural diversity.
· Represent the Library at appropriate meetings and professional activities and work with various University officers and constituents in the area of cultural diversity.
· Establish outreach mechanisms for diversifying applicant pools for all Library positions.
Assist with the Library’s Librarian recruitment program and other minority outreach activities:
· Lead the minority outreach initiatives and assist the LHR staff responsible for coordinating Librarian recruitment activities.
Qualifications:
Required: Graduate degree from an ALA-accredited library program or an equivalent combination of a relevant advanced degree and experience; prior experience working in an academic environment; knowledge of trends and issues related to staff development and training in academic research libraries; knowledge of trends and issues related to organizational culture and cultural diversity; substantial experience in working effectively with a large diverse staff; ability to provide leadership and manage programs and initiatives; outstanding communication skills; and ability to work independently within a variety of assignments.
Benefits, Rank, and Salary:
Final rank and salary dependent on experience and qualifications. As a professional appointment within the University of Michigan, University Library, this position offers full benefits and opportunities for professional development and travel, and, depending upon hiring rank, may participate* fully in faculty governance.
Retirement Options:
TIAA-CREF or Fidelity Investments
Application Process:
Send cover letter & resume to: Robert Campe, Chief Operating Officer; 404 Hatcher Graduate Library North; University of Michigan; Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1205. Application may be by US Mail to the above address, or by email to libhumres@umich.edu
Questions may be directed to 734 764-2546.
Application Deadline:
Review of applications will begin on 2/2/09 and continue until the position is filled.
The University of Michigan is a non-discriminatory, affirmative action employer.
Further information may be found at www.lib.umich.edu/hr/employment/culturaldiversity.html
Responsibilities:
Administer the Library staff development program by planning, scheduling, promoting, and evaluating staff development, continuing education, and orientation activities for the University Library staff.
· Conduct formal assessment and consult with Library administrators and staff to determine staff development needs in order to develop innovative programs.
· Develop an appropriate curriculum for improving managerial, interpersonal, and communication skills that effectively meet the needs of increasingly diverse faculty, students and staff.
· Develop and coordinate Library training programs and activities to increase staff skills in targeted and general development areas.
· Evaluate training and developmental efforts against identified goals and monitor effectiveness of programs.
· Provide leadership and coordination of various professional developmental programs including orientation, mentorship programs, and cultural diversity.
· Develop program budgets and monitor allocation, expenditures and encumbrances on staff development budgets.
Provide leadership, guidance, and assistance with the development, facilitation, implementation, and evaluation of Library diversity initiatives.
· Determine goals, objectives and strategies in establishing and implementing system-wide diversity initiatives in the areas of human resources, user services, and collection management.
· Develop effective mechanisms for evaluating Library diversity initiatives.
· Conduct research on diversity related topics including planning, design, and coordination of various studies and special projects. Write reports, communiqués and compile and analyze statistical data.
· Facilitate communication and perform liaison functions between Library administration and Library unit activities, including the Library Diversity Committee, related to cultural diversity.
· Represent the Library at appropriate meetings and professional activities and work with various University officers and constituents in the area of cultural diversity.
· Establish outreach mechanisms for diversifying applicant pools for all Library positions.
Assist with the Library’s Librarian recruitment program and other minority outreach activities:
· Lead the minority outreach initiatives and assist the LHR staff responsible for coordinating Librarian recruitment activities.
Qualifications:
Required: Graduate degree from an ALA-accredited library program or an equivalent combination of a relevant advanced degree and experience; prior experience working in an academic environment; knowledge of trends and issues related to staff development and training in academic research libraries; knowledge of trends and issues related to organizational culture and cultural diversity; substantial experience in working effectively with a large diverse staff; ability to provide leadership and manage programs and initiatives; outstanding communication skills; and ability to work independently within a variety of assignments.
Benefits, Rank, and Salary:
Final rank and salary dependent on experience and qualifications. As a professional appointment within the University of Michigan, University Library, this position offers full benefits and opportunities for professional development and travel, and, depending upon hiring rank, may participate* fully in faculty governance.
Retirement Options:
TIAA-CREF or Fidelity Investments
Application Process:
Send cover letter & resume to: Robert Campe, Chief Operating Officer; 404 Hatcher Graduate Library North; University of Michigan; Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1205. Application may be by US Mail to the above address, or by email to libhumres@umich.edu
Questions may be directed to 734 764-2546.
Application Deadline:
Review of applications will begin on 2/2/09 and continue until the position is filled.
The University of Michigan is a non-discriminatory, affirmative action employer.
Lead Copyright Officer
Libraries are at the center of a vitally important public debate over the extent to which the promise of information technology will be realized. Decisions over the next several years will determine whether people can find and make use of scholarly and cultural works as well as whether we can preserve these works for future generations. The University of Michigan Library has underway a number of major initiatives to improve both immediate and long-term access to information, initiatives that will have a transformative effect on research and scholarship.
The University and the University Library are seeking a dynamic, innovative, and service-oriented individual for the position of Lead Copyright Officer. Reporting to the University Librarian, the successful candidate will provide guidance, policy development, and advocacy on copyright issues to the University and Library communities. This includes providing guidance on the copyright aspects of the Library’s scholarly communications and digital collections initiatives, on copyright use in classroom teaching and technology, online courses, distance education, and electronic course reserves, and providing regular educational workshops on such issues. The Copyright Officer will play an important role in an organization with a commitment to re-conceiving the academic research library as a key partner in new modes of scholarly communication.
Further information may be found at www.lib.umich.edu/hr/employment/copyright.html
Responsibilities:
The Copyright Officer will be the Library’s expert on matters of copyright and scholarly communication and will advise library leadership on national and international copyright matters with the goal of enabling the Library to provide the fullest possible access to its collections. The Copyright Officer will also take the lead in developing copyright policy for the Library and work closely with a number of important UM Library collections and scholarly communication initiatives, including the Library’s ongoing partnership with Google Book Search, the Hathi Trust Digital Library (http://hathitrust.org), Deep Blue (the UM institutional repository, http://deepblue.lib.umich.edu), the Scholarly Publishing Office (http://www.lib.umich.edu/spo), the Copyright Review Management System (identifying works whose copyrights have expired so their digital facsimiles can be made publicly available), and natural language processing initiatives.
The Copyright Officer will also serve as an important University resource on fair use and other copyright issues by working closely with the Office of the General Counsel on copyright issues, educating faculty, staff, and students about copyright (through workshops, websites, consultations, etc.), and helping members of the campus community to understand and apply both fair use and other principles of copyright, as well as the process to obtain permission to use others’ works, when necessary.
The Copyright Office will supervise staff, including one .5 FTE Associate Library Copyright Officer and will work closely with that position in developing services and programs for the UM community.
Qualifications:
· Demonstrated knowledge of copyright and scholarly communication issues within higher education.
· A relevant advanced degree or combination of such degree(s) and experience and/or work experience in the area of copyright and scholarly communication.
· Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
· Strong service orientation.
· Collegial, team-focused, and management-oriented.
Benefits and Salary:
As a professional appointment within the University of Michigan University Library, this position offers full benefits and opportunities for professional development and travel. The salary will be commensurate with the successful candidate’s qualifications and experience.
Retirement Options:
TIAA-CREF or Fidelity Investments
Application Process:
Send cover letter and resume by US Mail to:
Robert Campe
Library Human Resources
404 Hatcher Graduate Library North
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1205
or email cover letter and resume to libhumres@umich.edu
Call 734 764-2546 with questions or for further information.
Application Deadline:
Review of applications will begin on 1/23/09 and continue until the position is filled.
The University of Michigan is a non-discriminatory, affirmative action employer.
The University and the University Library are seeking a dynamic, innovative, and service-oriented individual for the position of Lead Copyright Officer. Reporting to the University Librarian, the successful candidate will provide guidance, policy development, and advocacy on copyright issues to the University and Library communities. This includes providing guidance on the copyright aspects of the Library’s scholarly communications and digital collections initiatives, on copyright use in classroom teaching and technology, online courses, distance education, and electronic course reserves, and providing regular educational workshops on such issues. The Copyright Officer will play an important role in an organization with a commitment to re-conceiving the academic research library as a key partner in new modes of scholarly communication.
Further information may be found at www.lib.umich.edu/hr/employment/copyright.html
Responsibilities:
The Copyright Officer will be the Library’s expert on matters of copyright and scholarly communication and will advise library leadership on national and international copyright matters with the goal of enabling the Library to provide the fullest possible access to its collections. The Copyright Officer will also take the lead in developing copyright policy for the Library and work closely with a number of important UM Library collections and scholarly communication initiatives, including the Library’s ongoing partnership with Google Book Search, the Hathi Trust Digital Library (http://hathitrust.org), Deep Blue (the UM institutional repository, http://deepblue.lib.umich.edu), the Scholarly Publishing Office (http://www.lib.umich.edu/spo), the Copyright Review Management System (identifying works whose copyrights have expired so their digital facsimiles can be made publicly available), and natural language processing initiatives.
The Copyright Officer will also serve as an important University resource on fair use and other copyright issues by working closely with the Office of the General Counsel on copyright issues, educating faculty, staff, and students about copyright (through workshops, websites, consultations, etc.), and helping members of the campus community to understand and apply both fair use and other principles of copyright, as well as the process to obtain permission to use others’ works, when necessary.
The Copyright Office will supervise staff, including one .5 FTE Associate Library Copyright Officer and will work closely with that position in developing services and programs for the UM community.
Qualifications:
· Demonstrated knowledge of copyright and scholarly communication issues within higher education.
· A relevant advanced degree or combination of such degree(s) and experience and/or work experience in the area of copyright and scholarly communication.
· Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
· Strong service orientation.
· Collegial, team-focused, and management-oriented.
Benefits and Salary:
As a professional appointment within the University of Michigan University Library, this position offers full benefits and opportunities for professional development and travel. The salary will be commensurate with the successful candidate’s qualifications and experience.
Retirement Options:
TIAA-CREF or Fidelity Investments
Application Process:
Send cover letter and resume by US Mail to:
Robert Campe
Library Human Resources
404 Hatcher Graduate Library North
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1205
or email cover letter and resume to libhumres@umich.edu
Call 734 764-2546 with questions or for further information.
Application Deadline:
Review of applications will begin on 1/23/09 and continue until the position is filled.
The University of Michigan is a non-discriminatory, affirmative action employer.
Head, Emerging Technologies and Services
Oregon State University Libraries invites applications for the Head of Emerging Technologies and Services (ETS). The position provides visionary leadership to an agile and innovative library. Responsibilities include managerial support for OSU Libraries’ innovative digital initiatives such as the LibraryFind metasearch application, Library à la Carte library course management system, ScholarsArchive@OSU (the 8th ranked U.S. digital repository), internationally recognized digital collections, the Oregon Explorer natural resources digital library and countless other digital initiatives.
Department Description
The Emerging Technologies and Services Department supports the technology needs of the Libraries’ users and staff. The department oversees the Libraries’ technology infrastructure, including the information commons and classroom technologies, document delivery and interlibrary loan technologies, the Libraries’ web site and production technologies. ETS provides support for the Libraries’ UNIX, Linux, and Windows servers.
The position oversees seven positions. The Head of ETS interacts with other information technology departments on campus and is a member of the Libraries’ management team.
Position Responsibilities
The position reports to the University Librarian and serves on the Libraries’ management team. In collaboration with the Libraries’ Gray Family Chair for Innovative Library Services, the Head of Emerging Technologies and Services has responsibility for researching and monitoring new trends in information technology and when appropriate recommending their incorporation into the Libraries’ services. As a member of the Libraries’ management team, the position advances the Libraries through the strategic planning, development, implementation and maintenance of digital library tools and services. The position ensures that the Libraries’ technology infrastructure supports the needs of the Libraries’ users and staff.
Required Qualifications
1) A Masters degree from an ALA-accredited program or an advanced degree from a computer science/information science program, as well as three or more years experience working in libraries or an academic setting.
2) Two years of supervisory experience.
3) Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
4) Demonstrated leadership skills.
5) Demonstrated ability to work effectively and collegially with a diverse population.
Preferred Qualifications
1) Demonstrated experience in digital library technology development and implementation.
2) Proven ability to plan and implement information technology services within a library setting.
Minimum salary for this position is $60,000. For more information, and to apply for the position, go to http://oregonstate.edu/jobs/. The posting number is 0003652.. For full consideration, apply by January 31, 2009.
Department Description
The Emerging Technologies and Services Department supports the technology needs of the Libraries’ users and staff. The department oversees the Libraries’ technology infrastructure, including the information commons and classroom technologies, document delivery and interlibrary loan technologies, the Libraries’ web site and production technologies. ETS provides support for the Libraries’ UNIX, Linux, and Windows servers.
The position oversees seven positions. The Head of ETS interacts with other information technology departments on campus and is a member of the Libraries’ management team.
Position Responsibilities
The position reports to the University Librarian and serves on the Libraries’ management team. In collaboration with the Libraries’ Gray Family Chair for Innovative Library Services, the Head of Emerging Technologies and Services has responsibility for researching and monitoring new trends in information technology and when appropriate recommending their incorporation into the Libraries’ services. As a member of the Libraries’ management team, the position advances the Libraries through the strategic planning, development, implementation and maintenance of digital library tools and services. The position ensures that the Libraries’ technology infrastructure supports the needs of the Libraries’ users and staff.
Required Qualifications
1) A Masters degree from an ALA-accredited program or an advanced degree from a computer science/information science program, as well as three or more years experience working in libraries or an academic setting.
2) Two years of supervisory experience.
3) Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
4) Demonstrated leadership skills.
5) Demonstrated ability to work effectively and collegially with a diverse population.
Preferred Qualifications
1) Demonstrated experience in digital library technology development and implementation.
2) Proven ability to plan and implement information technology services within a library setting.
Minimum salary for this position is $60,000. For more information, and to apply for the position, go to http://oregonstate.edu/jobs/. The posting number is 0003652.. For full consideration, apply by January 31, 2009.
Dean, Indiana University Kokomo Library
Twelve-month, tenured position, beginning July 1, 2009, to provide leadership in all areas of library administration and operation; Master of Library Science from an ALA-accredited program (or equivalent) required; qualifications sufficient for appointment at the Associate Librarian level required; experience in management and supervision of professional librarians required. An understanding of technological applications and trends in libraries, as well as experience in strategic planning and managing resources is essential. Oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills must be excellent.
The complete advertisement may be found at: http://www.iuk.edu/~kohr/jobs.shtml
Please send a cover letter that addresses the qualifications addressed in the advertisement; a one page (or less) statement regarding an innovative change in a library you facilitated and the role you played; a detailed resume; and the names of three professional references with contact information (mailing and e-mail addresses and telephone numbers). Applications should be limited to 12 pages including documentation. Please send the information required by email to the Chair of the Library Dean Search Committee at rlukes@iuk.edu. The application materials should be submitted in PDF format or Microsoft Word or Excel attachments. The successful candidate will be required to undergo a background check mandated by the state and to submit an official transcript noting conferral of terminal degree.
The complete advertisement may be found at: http://www.iuk.edu/~kohr/jobs.shtml
Please send a cover letter that addresses the qualifications addressed in the advertisement; a one page (or less) statement regarding an innovative change in a library you facilitated and the role you played; a detailed resume; and the names of three professional references with contact information (mailing and e-mail addresses and telephone numbers). Applications should be limited to 12 pages including documentation. Please send the information required by email to the Chair of the Library Dean Search Committee at rlukes@iuk.edu. The application materials should be submitted in PDF format or Microsoft Word or Excel attachments. The successful candidate will be required to undergo a background check mandated by the state and to submit an official transcript noting conferral of terminal degree.
Thursday, December 18, 2008
Digital Applications Librarian
The OSU Library is recruiting for an Assistant/Associate Professor to serve as the Digital Applications Librarian in Digital Access Services Department. The Digital Applications Librarian investigates, recommends, implements and develops existing and emerging information management applications and technologies including the libraries’ DSpace and CONTENTdm digital repository systems and a next generation integrated library system. This is a full-time, 12-month, tenure-track, faculty appointment; Appointment at either the Assistant or Associate Professor level will depend on the successful candidates’ record of achievement. Salary: 42,000 – 55,000. Competitive benefits. For a complete announcement, qualifications and application procedures see http://oregonstate.edu/jobs Posting# 0003664. For full consideration apply by 01/19/09. OSU is an AA/EOE.
Friday, December 12, 2008
Dean of Library
The Jane Bancroft Cook Library in Sarasota, serving New College of Florida (NCF) and the Sarasota-Manatee campus of the University of South Florida (USF S-M) seeks a Dean of the Library. NCF, the Honors College of the Florida state university system is a small (800 students), residential, highly selective, highly ranked liberal arts college, known for its focus on independent undergraduate research in the natural sciences, social sciences and humanities. USF S-M offers upper division undergraduate and graduate programs in the Colleges of Arts and Sciences, Business, Education, Nursing, and in the School of Hotel and Restaurant Management. The campuses of the two schools are about a mile apart along Sarasota bay. Jane Bancroft Cook Library is on the bayfront campus of NCF, in a 75,000 sq. ft. building. It has holdings of 280,000 volumes and has access to the electronic collections and subscriptions of the Florida Center for Library Automation (FCLA) and the University of South Florida main campus. The library has a full-time and part-time staff of 22 and an annual operating budget of approximately $1.5 million. The library also operates a small information commons on the campus of USF S-M.
The Dean of the Library will report to the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs of NCF and will coordinate with the Dean of Libraries of USF in Tampa, particularly on matters relating to service to faculty and students at USF S-M. The successful candidate will be responsible for all facets of the operation of the Library, both ongoing operations (including Library staff, budgets, patron services, space, collections, digital resources, information technology, relationships with cooperating libraries within the State University System), and future operations (strategic planning, space and renovation planning, enhancement of technological library services , implementation of a Smart Library grant to catalog and deliver image, sound and similar digital files, and otherwise position the library to respond to needs and opportunities of the next decades). S/he will also participate with the New College Library Association, a philanthropic support organization, in fund-raising efforts on behalf of the Library. Compensation will be competitive.
The Dean of the Library must have the ability to develop and to articulate a forward-looking vision for academic libraries in the 21st century. S/he must have a Master’s Degree in Library or Information Science from an ALA accredited program (with an additional advanced degree preferred) and a record of scholarly achievement and professional engagement commensurate with the level of the position. Candidates should have had successful administrative and financial management experience in an academic library, preferably for at least five years, a thorough understanding of the use of technology in a library setting, a service orientation, a collegial leadership style, and an understanding of and respect for diversity in the library and the institutions it serves. Excellent communication skills are required for this important position. The successful candidate will be expected to cultivate an organizational climate based upon respect, service, open communication, and cooperation, and will develop and execute a strategic plan to support the missions and visions of NCF and USF S-M and that of the Library. Demonstrated success in fundraising and skills in building and developing donor relations are desirable.
A more detailed job description may be found at http://library.ncf.edu/dean-position. Additional information about NCF is at www.ncf.edu and about USF S-M is at http://www.sarasota.usf.edu/. The Jane Bancroft Cook Library home page is http://library.ncf.edu/. Application materials should consist of: a letter of application addressing the characteristics and experience (required and preferred) listed in the preceding paragraph, a current Curriculum Vitae; and names and contact information for four references with an indication of the capacity in which each of these individuals knows the applicant. Application materials should be sent to Ms. Kristi Fecteau by e-mail at kfecteau@ncf.edu or by post at Division of Social Sciences, New College of Florida, 5800 Bay Shore Road, Sarasota, FL 34243. Consideration of applications will begin on February 1, 2009 and continue until the position is filled. Applications received prior to February 1, 2009 are assured of receiving full consideration.
For disability accommodations, please contact Ms. Kristi Fecteau a minimum of five (5) days in advance of need at 941.487.4380. New College of Florida is an EEO/AA/ADA employer. New College regulations require all employees successfully pass a background investigation, which includes fingerprinting.
The Dean of the Library will report to the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs of NCF and will coordinate with the Dean of Libraries of USF in Tampa, particularly on matters relating to service to faculty and students at USF S-M. The successful candidate will be responsible for all facets of the operation of the Library, both ongoing operations (including Library staff, budgets, patron services, space, collections, digital resources, information technology, relationships with cooperating libraries within the State University System), and future operations (strategic planning, space and renovation planning, enhancement of technological library services , implementation of a Smart Library grant to catalog and deliver image, sound and similar digital files, and otherwise position the library to respond to needs and opportunities of the next decades). S/he will also participate with the New College Library Association, a philanthropic support organization, in fund-raising efforts on behalf of the Library. Compensation will be competitive.
The Dean of the Library must have the ability to develop and to articulate a forward-looking vision for academic libraries in the 21st century. S/he must have a Master’s Degree in Library or Information Science from an ALA accredited program (with an additional advanced degree preferred) and a record of scholarly achievement and professional engagement commensurate with the level of the position. Candidates should have had successful administrative and financial management experience in an academic library, preferably for at least five years, a thorough understanding of the use of technology in a library setting, a service orientation, a collegial leadership style, and an understanding of and respect for diversity in the library and the institutions it serves. Excellent communication skills are required for this important position. The successful candidate will be expected to cultivate an organizational climate based upon respect, service, open communication, and cooperation, and will develop and execute a strategic plan to support the missions and visions of NCF and USF S-M and that of the Library. Demonstrated success in fundraising and skills in building and developing donor relations are desirable.
A more detailed job description may be found at http://library.ncf.edu/dean-position. Additional information about NCF is at www.ncf.edu and about USF S-M is at http://www.sarasota.usf.edu/. The Jane Bancroft Cook Library home page is http://library.ncf.edu/. Application materials should consist of: a letter of application addressing the characteristics and experience (required and preferred) listed in the preceding paragraph, a current Curriculum Vitae; and names and contact information for four references with an indication of the capacity in which each of these individuals knows the applicant. Application materials should be sent to Ms. Kristi Fecteau by e-mail at kfecteau@ncf.edu or by post at Division of Social Sciences, New College of Florida, 5800 Bay Shore Road, Sarasota, FL 34243. Consideration of applications will begin on February 1, 2009 and continue until the position is filled. Applications received prior to February 1, 2009 are assured of receiving full consideration.
For disability accommodations, please contact Ms. Kristi Fecteau a minimum of five (5) days in advance of need at 941.487.4380. New College of Florida is an EEO/AA/ADA employer. New College regulations require all employees successfully pass a background investigation, which includes fingerprinting.
Head of Technical Services
MARQUETTE UNIVERSITY
Raynor Memorial Libraries
Position: Head of Technical Services
Reports to: Dean of Libraries
Marquette University, Raynor Memorial Libraries seek an innovative and dynamic librarian with strong leadership and managerial skills for the position of Head of Technical Services which is comprised of the newly merged Acquisitions, Cataloging and Serials Departments. Reporting to the Dean of Libraries, this position sets strategic direction for acquisitions, cataloging, metadata creation, authority control, database maintenance and physical processing of all library materials including digital resources; manages a department of seven librarians (direct supervision) and fourteen support staff; responds to and anticipates user needs; plans for future activities and projects in accordance with new developments in resource discovery; serves as a member of Leadership Council, and collaborates with colleagues in library-wide planning, budgeting and policy development.
Marquette University is an independent, Catholic, Jesuit doctoral-granting institution with an enrollment of 12,000 located near downtown Milwaukee. Two adjacent and connected library buildings seat 2,150 and house a 1.7 million volume collection, 300 networked resources, and over 22,000 electronic journals. http://www.marquette.edu/library/
Qualifications:
Raynor Memorial Libraries
Position: Head of Technical Services
Reports to: Dean of Libraries
Marquette University, Raynor Memorial Libraries seek an innovative and dynamic librarian with strong leadership and managerial skills for the position of Head of Technical Services which is comprised of the newly merged Acquisitions, Cataloging and Serials Departments. Reporting to the Dean of Libraries, this position sets strategic direction for acquisitions, cataloging, metadata creation, authority control, database maintenance and physical processing of all library materials including digital resources; manages a department of seven librarians (direct supervision) and fourteen support staff; responds to and anticipates user needs; plans for future activities and projects in accordance with new developments in resource discovery; serves as a member of Leadership Council, and collaborates with colleagues in library-wide planning, budgeting and policy development.
Marquette University is an independent, Catholic, Jesuit doctoral-granting institution with an enrollment of 12,000 located near downtown Milwaukee. Two adjacent and connected library buildings seat 2,150 and house a 1.7 million volume collection, 300 networked resources, and over 22,000 electronic journals. http://www.marquette.edu/library/
Qualifications:
- Masters' degree in Library and Information Science from an ALA accredited library school
- A minimum five years of managerial experience in technical services in an academic or research library
- Demonstrated leadership skills
- Knowledge of standards, trends, and best practices in technical services
- Experience supervising full time staff
- Knowledge of new library technologies and experience with integrated library system technical services modules
- Evidence of utilizing innovative approaches to workflow design
- Ability to interact effectively with a broad range of staff within the Library, the University and in collaborative initiatives with other institutions
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and listening skills
- Commitment to diversity
- Record of professional activity in areas related to position responsibilities
Preferred:
- Experience managing digital projects
Appointment will be made at the Associate or full Librarian rank.
For full consideration, submit application online by March 2, 2009 to the University’s application site: https://careers.marquette.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=51900
Instructional Designer Social Science Librarian
Oregon State University Libraries seeks an innovative and dynamic individual to
join our forward-looking organization as an Instructional Designer Social Science
Librarian. Reporting to the Head of Undergraduate Learning & Library
Information Access, the position supports the instruction and research needs of
the OSU community.
This is a full-time, 12-month, tenure-track, faculty appointment. The position is expected to be filled at the Assistant Professor level; however, outstanding candidates at the Associate Professor level will also be considered. Salary is commensurate with education and experience. Competitive benefits. For a complete announcement, qualifications and application procedure see http://oregonstate.edu/jobs. Posting #0003583. Closing Date: 01/15/09. OSU is an AA/EOE.
join our forward-looking organization as an Instructional Designer Social Science
Librarian. Reporting to the Head of Undergraduate Learning & Library
Information Access, the position supports the instruction and research needs of
the OSU community.
This is a full-time, 12-month, tenure-track, faculty appointment. The position is expected to be filled at the Assistant Professor level; however, outstanding candidates at the Associate Professor level will also be considered. Salary is commensurate with education and experience. Competitive benefits. For a complete announcement, qualifications and application procedure see http://oregonstate.edu/jobs. Posting #0003583. Closing Date: 01/15/09. OSU is an AA/EOE.
Associate Dean for Information Resources
Florida International University is a diverse research university serving more than 38,000 students. Its College of Law, authorized by the Florida Legislature in 2000, opened its doors to its Inaugural Class in 2002. The law school was provisionally approved by the American Bar Association in 2004 and fully approved in 2006, the shortest possible time for attaining full accreditation. It is presently a candidate for membership in the Association of American Law Schools.
The College of Law is seeking an Associate Dean for Information Resources, with primary responsibilities for the Law Library. The Associate Dean will have significant responsibility for the development of the collection, for the hiring and supervision of professional, technical, and support staff, and for the management of the information resources of the law library. The Associate Dean may also play an instructional role in the legal research curriculum of the College of Law and, depending upon qualification, in other curricular offerings.
Substantial experience as director of an academic law library is preferred. Candidates, in addition to holding a J.D. and a degree in library sciences, should have the credentials for a tenured or tenure-track appointment, which would include significant professional accomplishments and some publications. The Associate Dean for Information Resources will be a member of the faculty of law; tenure, when awarded, will be in the Law Library.
Review of applications will begin on January 12, 2009. Salary will be competitive and commensurate with experience.
Submit nominations and applications to:
Professor Scott Norberg
Chair, Faculty Appointments Committee
Florida International University
College of Law
RDB 2015
Miami, FL 33199
Statement: FIU is a Member of the State University System of Florida
FIU is an Affirmative Action/Equal Access/Equal Opportunity Employer
The College of Law is seeking an Associate Dean for Information Resources, with primary responsibilities for the Law Library. The Associate Dean will have significant responsibility for the development of the collection, for the hiring and supervision of professional, technical, and support staff, and for the management of the information resources of the law library. The Associate Dean may also play an instructional role in the legal research curriculum of the College of Law and, depending upon qualification, in other curricular offerings.
Substantial experience as director of an academic law library is preferred. Candidates, in addition to holding a J.D. and a degree in library sciences, should have the credentials for a tenured or tenure-track appointment, which would include significant professional accomplishments and some publications. The Associate Dean for Information Resources will be a member of the faculty of law; tenure, when awarded, will be in the Law Library.
Review of applications will begin on January 12, 2009. Salary will be competitive and commensurate with experience.
Submit nominations and applications to:
Professor Scott Norberg
Chair, Faculty Appointments Committee
Florida International University
College of Law
RDB 2015
Miami, FL 33199
Statement: FIU is a Member of the State University System of Florida
FIU is an Affirmative Action/Equal Access/Equal Opportunity Employer
Wednesday, December 10, 2008
Head of Public Services
FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY
Position: Head of Public Services
School: FIU College of Law Library
City: Miami, Florida
Salary: $75,000 - $85,000
Position No : 33357
Status: full time
Posted: 12/01/08
Deadline: 01/30/09
Florida International University College of Law Library seeks an experienced Head of Public Services who will supervise the public services department; assist in collection development; spend significant time providing reference and information services; and be actively involved in teaching legal research to law students. For the complete position profile and instructions on how to apply please visit: https://www.fiujobs.org
Only complete applications are guaranteed to be reviewed.
For additional information call 305-348-8019.
Statement: FIU is a Member of the State University System of Florida
FIU is an Affirmative Action/Equal Access/Equal Opportunity Employer
Position: Head of Public Services
School: FIU College of Law Library
City: Miami, Florida
Salary: $75,000 - $85,000
Position No : 33357
Status: full time
Posted: 12/01/08
Deadline: 01/30/09
Florida International University College of Law Library seeks an experienced Head of Public Services who will supervise the public services department; assist in collection development; spend significant time providing reference and information services; and be actively involved in teaching legal research to law students. For the complete position profile and instructions on how to apply please visit: https://www.fiujobs.org
Only complete applications are guaranteed to be reviewed.
For additional information call 305-348-8019.
Statement: FIU is a Member of the State University System of Florida
FIU is an Affirmative Action/Equal Access/Equal Opportunity Employer
Library Director - Prince George's County (MD) Memorial Library System
The Board of Library Trustees of the Prince George’s County Memorial Library System—serving 841,315 suburban Maryland residents immediately north, east and south of the nation’s capital—seeks an experienced and energetic library leader as its next director. The System serves an increasingly diverse population—epitomizing the changing face of America—through 18 branches and an active outreach program. With a dedicated staff of 346 FTEs, a collection of 1.9 million items and a $26.4 million annual budget, the Board seeks an experienced library executive capable of transforming the System into a model of innovative library programs serving the needs of County residents.
Responsibilities. The Director of the Prince George’s County Memorial Library System reports to a seven-member Board of Trustees and has overall responsibility for developing and maintaining an effective program of library services for the County. Overall responsibilities include: developing, monitoring, and implementing a strategic planning process resulting in a shared vision for the Library; proposing recommendations and implementing Board policies and effective operating procedures; developing and maintaining effective internal and external communications; providing sound fiscal management while strengthening current funding sources and seeking additional revenue sources; organizing and administering the System’s resources to carry out its strategic goals; and representing the Library on a variety of county, state and national committees and projects. Additional information on the Library and area can be found at www.gossagesager.com/pgcmlslinks.htm.
Minimum Qualifications. A master’s degree in library science from an ALA accredited program and a minimum of seven years of progressively responsible public library experience with at least five years of executive level experience in an urban or suburban library. Essential attributes include: vision and creativity; skill in leading a diverse team of talented professionals to achieve high standards in setting and meeting established goals; political acumen; thorough knowledge of budgeting and financial management; collaboration and consensus-building skills; and a solid understanding of philosophy, trends and “best practices” in the library and information technology fields. Proven experience reporting to a policy-making board, collaborating with county or municipal officials and working in a union environment is highly desirable.
Compensation. Starting salary range $135,000-165,000 (negotiable, dependent upon experience and qualifications) with an outstanding fringe benefits package.
To Apply Or Obtain Further Information. Prince George’s County Memorial Library System Board of Library Trustees requests all inquiries, nominations and applications be forwarded to the library executive search firm of Gossage Sager Associates. For additional information or to apply send a cover letter and current resume via e-mail to danbradbury@gossagesager.com. This position closes January 31, 2009.
PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY MEMORIAL LIBRARY - AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Responsibilities. The Director of the Prince George’s County Memorial Library System reports to a seven-member Board of Trustees and has overall responsibility for developing and maintaining an effective program of library services for the County. Overall responsibilities include: developing, monitoring, and implementing a strategic planning process resulting in a shared vision for the Library; proposing recommendations and implementing Board policies and effective operating procedures; developing and maintaining effective internal and external communications; providing sound fiscal management while strengthening current funding sources and seeking additional revenue sources; organizing and administering the System’s resources to carry out its strategic goals; and representing the Library on a variety of county, state and national committees and projects. Additional information on the Library and area can be found at www.gossagesager.com/pgcmlslinks.htm.
Minimum Qualifications. A master’s degree in library science from an ALA accredited program and a minimum of seven years of progressively responsible public library experience with at least five years of executive level experience in an urban or suburban library. Essential attributes include: vision and creativity; skill in leading a diverse team of talented professionals to achieve high standards in setting and meeting established goals; political acumen; thorough knowledge of budgeting and financial management; collaboration and consensus-building skills; and a solid understanding of philosophy, trends and “best practices” in the library and information technology fields. Proven experience reporting to a policy-making board, collaborating with county or municipal officials and working in a union environment is highly desirable.
Compensation. Starting salary range $135,000-165,000 (negotiable, dependent upon experience and qualifications) with an outstanding fringe benefits package.
To Apply Or Obtain Further Information. Prince George’s County Memorial Library System Board of Library Trustees requests all inquiries, nominations and applications be forwarded to the library executive search firm of Gossage Sager Associates. For additional information or to apply send a cover letter and current resume via e-mail to danbradbury@gossagesager.com. This position closes January 31, 2009.
PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY MEMORIAL LIBRARY - AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Director of Technical Services
The UNLV Libraries seeks an innovative and future-oriented library leader to become the Director of Technical Services, a division of the Libraries comprised of two departments: Materials Ordering and Receiving (MOR) and Bibliographic and Metadata Services (BMS). The Director will manage and supervise the interdepartmental work processes for the acquisition, licensing, description, classification, and maintenance of library collections of all types and in all formats. This senior management position will lead library-wide discussions on evolving developments related to Technical Services, such as discovery and access tools, integrated library systems, acquisition and cataloging of materials, and electronic resources management. The incumbent will work closely with the Head of Collection Development and other library colleagues in managing and tracking the collections budget and overseeing related data collection.
For more information, please visit http://www.library.unlv.edu/employment.html
UNLV is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity educator and employer committed to excellence through diversity.
For more information, please visit http://www.library.unlv.edu/employment.html
UNLV is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity educator and employer committed to excellence through diversity.
Library Director
WILLIAM JEANES MEMORIAL LIBRARY, LAFAYETTE HILL, PA
Are you a developing library leader looking for the excitement and growth potential of your next challenge? If so, the William Jeanes Memorial Library of Whitemarsh Township (PA), may have what you want—an opportunity to serve as its next Library Director. The Board is looking for a dynamic professional who, in addition to managing overall library operations, will work closely with the seven-member Board of Directors to finalize and implement a facility renovation and expansion plan.
The William Jeanes Memorial Library, a nonprofit corporation, serves the 17,000 residents of Whitemarsh Township (Montgomery County). Guided by a seven-member appointed Board, the Library staff (currently 10FTE), with an annual budget of $600,000, operates a single, 11,000-square-foot 1971 facility circulating 100,000 items per year. A substantial portion of the library’s budget is funded by the Township, with additional contributions from the Friends of the Library, individual gifts, grants and an annual allocation of Commonwealth Library funds. Whitemarsh Township (14.53 square miles) is home to excellent public and private schools, preserved open space, historic sites, and beautiful public recreation facilities including the Schuylkill River. It is immediately adjacent to Philadelphia and linked by a network of roads and public transit routes.
The successful candidate must have excellent communication skills that inspire, motivate and engage the community, Board, staff, elected officials and potential donors in developing and implementing a shared vision for enhanced library service. Desired skills and experience will include: strategic planning, budget preparation, facilities and space planning, library technology, fundraising and grant writing, and working with library staff and volunteers. Additional information on the William Jeanes Memorial Library and the community is available at William Jeanes Memorial Library.
Minimum qualifications for the position include an MLS or MLIS from an ALA-accredited school, a minimum of five years of progressively responsible public library experience including a least three years supervising a public library department or directing a smaller public library, and a strong knowledge of library administration with financial experience, knowledge of library technologies, and significant staff development and management experience desired.
Compensation: Hiring salary range $60,000-$70,000 with a competitive benefits package.
For further information: Contact Dan Bradbury at danbradbury@gossagesager.com. This opportunity will close January 18, 2009. To apply, please send a cover letter and current resume as attachments via email to: danbradbury@gossagesager.com.
Are you a developing library leader looking for the excitement and growth potential of your next challenge? If so, the William Jeanes Memorial Library of Whitemarsh Township (PA), may have what you want—an opportunity to serve as its next Library Director. The Board is looking for a dynamic professional who, in addition to managing overall library operations, will work closely with the seven-member Board of Directors to finalize and implement a facility renovation and expansion plan.
The William Jeanes Memorial Library, a nonprofit corporation, serves the 17,000 residents of Whitemarsh Township (Montgomery County). Guided by a seven-member appointed Board, the Library staff (currently 10FTE), with an annual budget of $600,000, operates a single, 11,000-square-foot 1971 facility circulating 100,000 items per year. A substantial portion of the library’s budget is funded by the Township, with additional contributions from the Friends of the Library, individual gifts, grants and an annual allocation of Commonwealth Library funds. Whitemarsh Township (14.53 square miles) is home to excellent public and private schools, preserved open space, historic sites, and beautiful public recreation facilities including the Schuylkill River. It is immediately adjacent to Philadelphia and linked by a network of roads and public transit routes.
The successful candidate must have excellent communication skills that inspire, motivate and engage the community, Board, staff, elected officials and potential donors in developing and implementing a shared vision for enhanced library service. Desired skills and experience will include: strategic planning, budget preparation, facilities and space planning, library technology, fundraising and grant writing, and working with library staff and volunteers. Additional information on the William Jeanes Memorial Library and the community is available at William Jeanes Memorial Library.
Minimum qualifications for the position include an MLS or MLIS from an ALA-accredited school, a minimum of five years of progressively responsible public library experience including a least three years supervising a public library department or directing a smaller public library, and a strong knowledge of library administration with financial experience, knowledge of library technologies, and significant staff development and management experience desired.
Compensation: Hiring salary range $60,000-$70,000 with a competitive benefits package.
For further information: Contact Dan Bradbury at danbradbury@gossagesager.com. This opportunity will close January 18, 2009. To apply, please send a cover letter and current resume as attachments via email to: danbradbury@gossagesager.com.
Thursday, December 4, 2008
Science & Engineering Librarian (#248)
University of Southern California (USC) is seeking an innovative, service-oriented librarian (#248) for the USC Libraries’ Science and Engineering Library. The librarian will serve the natural sciences, mathematics, and engineering by providing collection development and in-person and virtual instruction and reference services. The librarian will establish effective communication within assigned disciplines to advance faculty and students’ learning and research needs. Required: MLS from an ALA-accredited program (or equivalent) and 2 or more years of academic or research library experience. A B.A. in the natural sciences, mathematics, or engineering, and related reference, instruction, collection development, and outreach experience; excellent oral and written communication skills; and strong public service orientation. USC is an EO/AA employer. Applications must be submitted by January 15, 2009, via electronic mail, libfacjobs@usc.edu. For full position description and application procedure see www.usc.edu/libraries/jobs/librarians.
Information Literacy Librarian
The Illinois Wesleyan University Library invites applications for the position of Information Literacy Librarian, available August 1, 2009. This is a tenure track faculty position intended to provide leadership for the Library’s information literacy program that complements the work of our teaching faculty. IWU is a nationally ranked, fully accredited undergraduate university with 2100 students and provides the highest quality liberal arts education. IWU has adopted a strategic plan that commits to the goal of creating a welcoming, inclusive, multicultural campus where all community members appreciate and respect the diversity of the nation and the world. The University welcomes individuals from diverse backgrounds who are committed to an inclusive environment.
The Ames Library offers a learning environment that is conducive to interaction, consultation, study, and reflection, dedicated to serving the scholarly needs of the IllinoisWesleyanUniversity community. Opened in 2002, the library facility comprises 103,000 square feet on five levels, with a diverse collection of over 400,000 volumes. The Thorpe Digital Center supports campus-wide digital resources and services, providing expert assistance with projects integrating video, audio, image and textual content. The Library personnel consist of nine full-time faculty librarians and twelve full-time support staff.
Responsibilities: Reporting to the University Librarian, the Information Literacy Librarian
• Coordinates and promotes the Library’s instruction program and its assessment;
• Actively pursues partnerships with campus programs and departments and seeks opportunities to integrate library resources and instruction into academic and special programs;
• Develops alternative service models to assist students and faculty and encourages use of the library as a resource;
• Seeks ways to provide training and support for library faculty to enhance their skills in working with students and with faculty to improve the undergraduate academic experience, both inside the classroom and beyond;
• Leads or participates in the design, development, maintenance, and evaluation of web-deliverable interactive learning objects, instructional modules, streaming audio/video, and other online instructional materials via the library’s website.
Shared Responsibilities:
• Participates in strategic planning, collection development, and general reference, including some nights and weekends;
• Serves as library liaison to negotiated academic units.
Required Qualifications:
• MLS degree from an ALA-accredited school or equivalent;
• Demonstrable enjoyment of and passion for teaching, investigating new lines of pedagogy and relationships to fully integrate information literacy into the campus community;
• Extensive knowledge of current issues of library instruction and pedagogy, and demonstrated skill in leading others in meeting the challenges of providing reference and instructional services;
• Skills to develop relevant and engaging instruction materials in collaboration with others;
• Knowledge of print and electronic reference sources, as well as skill in searching web-based resources;
• Strong commitment to excellence in serving undergraduates;
• An ability to understand and communicate the library user experience to others;
• Ability to work well independently and collaboratively with faculty members and colleagues, administrative staff, and students;
• Demonstrable evidence of effective initiative, project planning, management, and completion of innovative instruction programs;
• This is a faculty position requiring evidence of the ability to conduct scholarly research and engage in professional service.
Desired qualifications:
• One to three years post-MLS experience in teaching or instruction in an academic setting;
• Participation in the ACRL Immersion program;
• Strong liberal arts background;
• Excellent analytical, interpersonal and communication skills, initiative and flexibility;
• Experience with emerging technologies or social networking software as they apply to enhancing library services.
Appointment: Twelve-month, tenure-track appointment, TIAA-CREF and other benefits. We anticipate hiring at the rank of Assistant Professor.
Application: A letter of application addressing your interest in the position, commitment to student learning, and interest in Illinois Wesleyan University; CV; and names of three references should be addressed to:
Information Literacy Librarian Search
c/o University Librarian’s Office
Illinois Wesleyan University
P.O. Box 2899
Bloomington, IL 61702-2899.
Applications can also be e-mailed to Christine Horner, Office of the University Librarian, chorner@iwu.edu. Screening of application will begin January 5, 2009, and continue until the position is filled.
Illinois Wesleyan University is an Equal Opportunity Employer Committed to a Diverse Work Force.
The Ames Library offers a learning environment that is conducive to interaction, consultation, study, and reflection, dedicated to serving the scholarly needs of the IllinoisWesleyanUniversity community. Opened in 2002, the library facility comprises 103,000 square feet on five levels, with a diverse collection of over 400,000 volumes. The Thorpe Digital Center supports campus-wide digital resources and services, providing expert assistance with projects integrating video, audio, image and textual content. The Library personnel consist of nine full-time faculty librarians and twelve full-time support staff.
Responsibilities: Reporting to the University Librarian, the Information Literacy Librarian
• Coordinates and promotes the Library’s instruction program and its assessment;
• Actively pursues partnerships with campus programs and departments and seeks opportunities to integrate library resources and instruction into academic and special programs;
• Develops alternative service models to assist students and faculty and encourages use of the library as a resource;
• Seeks ways to provide training and support for library faculty to enhance their skills in working with students and with faculty to improve the undergraduate academic experience, both inside the classroom and beyond;
• Leads or participates in the design, development, maintenance, and evaluation of web-deliverable interactive learning objects, instructional modules, streaming audio/video, and other online instructional materials via the library’s website.
Shared Responsibilities:
• Participates in strategic planning, collection development, and general reference, including some nights and weekends;
• Serves as library liaison to negotiated academic units.
Required Qualifications:
• MLS degree from an ALA-accredited school or equivalent;
• Demonstrable enjoyment of and passion for teaching, investigating new lines of pedagogy and relationships to fully integrate information literacy into the campus community;
• Extensive knowledge of current issues of library instruction and pedagogy, and demonstrated skill in leading others in meeting the challenges of providing reference and instructional services;
• Skills to develop relevant and engaging instruction materials in collaboration with others;
• Knowledge of print and electronic reference sources, as well as skill in searching web-based resources;
• Strong commitment to excellence in serving undergraduates;
• An ability to understand and communicate the library user experience to others;
• Ability to work well independently and collaboratively with faculty members and colleagues, administrative staff, and students;
• Demonstrable evidence of effective initiative, project planning, management, and completion of innovative instruction programs;
• This is a faculty position requiring evidence of the ability to conduct scholarly research and engage in professional service.
Desired qualifications:
• One to three years post-MLS experience in teaching or instruction in an academic setting;
• Participation in the ACRL Immersion program;
• Strong liberal arts background;
• Excellent analytical, interpersonal and communication skills, initiative and flexibility;
• Experience with emerging technologies or social networking software as they apply to enhancing library services.
Appointment: Twelve-month, tenure-track appointment, TIAA-CREF and other benefits. We anticipate hiring at the rank of Assistant Professor.
Application: A letter of application addressing your interest in the position, commitment to student learning, and interest in Illinois Wesleyan University; CV; and names of three references should be addressed to:
Information Literacy Librarian Search
c/o University Librarian’s Office
Illinois Wesleyan University
P.O. Box 2899
Bloomington, IL 61702-2899.
Applications can also be e-mailed to Christine Horner, Office of the University Librarian, chorner@iwu.edu. Screening of application will begin January 5, 2009, and continue until the position is filled.
Illinois Wesleyan University is an Equal Opportunity Employer Committed to a Diverse Work Force.
Head of Digital Services & Systems (Tenure-Track)
Rollins College is looking for a service-oriented Librarian enthusiastic about leading a department responsible for the ongoing development and deployment of digital resources, services, and systems provided by the Olin Library and excited about developing digital services and systems for the liberal arts college library of the 21st century. Reporting to the Library Director, this is a tenure track faculty position, and the successful candidate is expected to be appointed as an assistant professor, although previous experience and qualifications may be taken into account in determining initial rank.
Management of the Digital Services & Systems Department and supervision of two faculty librarians and two staff members responsible for administration of all digital systems deployed by the Olin Library, including the Sirsi Integrated Library System (ILS), Serials Solutions Knowledge base, and 360 Suite, the library's web presence, EZProxy, ILLiad, RefWorks, ContentDM, Turnitin, and all third-party vendor online resources (article databases etc.) In line with the library's strategic plan, integrate all library systems and maintain awareness of developing opportunities for integration within and outside the library. Work closely with Public Services, Technical Services, and Special Collections & Archives to implement and develop digital services, systems and resources. Maintain awareness of trends in ILS and other library systems and advise librarians on library technology choices. Maintain a close working relationship with appropriate Information Technology personnel. Assess needs and coordinate library technology training for all library personnel. Oversee interlibrary loan and collection development operations of the Olin Library and develop ways to integrate data generated by both operations into the planning and assessment of library operations. Oversee the maintenance all usage, licensing, and budgetary data concerning library operations and effectively incorporate this data into library management, planning, and liaison.
Like all full time librarians at Rollins, the successful candidate will participate in direct service to users including reference, instruction, and liaison with academic departments. The level and extent of participation varies based on other assigned responsibilities.
MLS from an ALA accredited library school or an equivalent degree is required. Preferred qualifications include supervisory experience and Sirsi ILS administration experience or Solaris/Unix experience and scripting or programming experience with shell and perl scripts.
The successful candidate will demonstrate most if not all of the following knowledge, skills, and abilities: the potential to lead and manage a department, the ability to effectively plan projects from vision to evaluation, the ability to deal with and lead change in a rapidly developing library environment, the ability to communicate well orally and in writing; ability to interact with the public effectively and courteously, the ability to work in a team environment and independently, an appreciation for the liberal arts and the role of the library in higher education, skills in the implementation and administration of a variety of computer software used in the library; demonstrated knowledge and experience with web-based resources, the ability to collect, manage, and communicate numerical information accurately and clearly, enthusiasm for teaching and experience with information literacy instruction with groups and individuals, and the potential to present, publish, or otherwise contribute to the library profession.
This is a twelve month appointment. Rollins offers a competitive salary with outstanding benefits featuring health, life and dental insurance, generous paid time off, generous retirement contribution after one year, and full tuition waiver for employees, spouses and children.
Rollins College was recently ranked 17th best in the Orlando Sentinel's 2008 Top 100 Companies for Working Families annual competition. Compiled by the Orlando Sentinel and published in the newspaper's Florida magazine special section, the Top 100 list honors the local companies who are most committed to family-friendly benefits.
Rollins is committed to equal opportunity, social justice, and to diversity as a college and as a workplace. We actively seek candidates from under-represented groups to join us in this work. The Rollins College of Arts & Sciences is currently revising its curriculum and including an expanded role for information literacy. For the fourth consecutive year, Rollins ranks as the number one master's level university in the south, as rated by the U.S. News & World Report. Rollins is an independent liberal arts institution with a total enrollment of 3,600 located in Winter Park, near Orlando FL.
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. To apply, please visit www.rollinsjobs.com
Through its mission, Rollins College is committed to creating a fully inclusive, just community that embraces multiculturalism; persons of color and other historically under-represented groups are therefore encouraged to apply. The College's non-discrimination policy is inclusive of sexual orientation, and Rollins offers domestic partner benefits.
Management of the Digital Services & Systems Department and supervision of two faculty librarians and two staff members responsible for administration of all digital systems deployed by the Olin Library, including the Sirsi Integrated Library System (ILS), Serials Solutions Knowledge base, and 360 Suite, the library's web presence, EZProxy, ILLiad, RefWorks, ContentDM, Turnitin, and all third-party vendor online resources (article databases etc.) In line with the library's strategic plan, integrate all library systems and maintain awareness of developing opportunities for integration within and outside the library. Work closely with Public Services, Technical Services, and Special Collections & Archives to implement and develop digital services, systems and resources. Maintain awareness of trends in ILS and other library systems and advise librarians on library technology choices. Maintain a close working relationship with appropriate Information Technology personnel. Assess needs and coordinate library technology training for all library personnel. Oversee interlibrary loan and collection development operations of the Olin Library and develop ways to integrate data generated by both operations into the planning and assessment of library operations. Oversee the maintenance all usage, licensing, and budgetary data concerning library operations and effectively incorporate this data into library management, planning, and liaison.
Like all full time librarians at Rollins, the successful candidate will participate in direct service to users including reference, instruction, and liaison with academic departments. The level and extent of participation varies based on other assigned responsibilities.
MLS from an ALA accredited library school or an equivalent degree is required. Preferred qualifications include supervisory experience and Sirsi ILS administration experience or Solaris/Unix experience and scripting or programming experience with shell and perl scripts.
The successful candidate will demonstrate most if not all of the following knowledge, skills, and abilities: the potential to lead and manage a department, the ability to effectively plan projects from vision to evaluation, the ability to deal with and lead change in a rapidly developing library environment, the ability to communicate well orally and in writing; ability to interact with the public effectively and courteously, the ability to work in a team environment and independently, an appreciation for the liberal arts and the role of the library in higher education, skills in the implementation and administration of a variety of computer software used in the library; demonstrated knowledge and experience with web-based resources, the ability to collect, manage, and communicate numerical information accurately and clearly, enthusiasm for teaching and experience with information literacy instruction with groups and individuals, and the potential to present, publish, or otherwise contribute to the library profession.
This is a twelve month appointment. Rollins offers a competitive salary with outstanding benefits featuring health, life and dental insurance, generous paid time off, generous retirement contribution after one year, and full tuition waiver for employees, spouses and children.
Rollins College was recently ranked 17th best in the Orlando Sentinel's 2008 Top 100 Companies for Working Families annual competition. Compiled by the Orlando Sentinel and published in the newspaper's Florida magazine special section, the Top 100 list honors the local companies who are most committed to family-friendly benefits.
Rollins is committed to equal opportunity, social justice, and to diversity as a college and as a workplace. We actively seek candidates from under-represented groups to join us in this work. The Rollins College of Arts & Sciences is currently revising its curriculum and including an expanded role for information literacy. For the fourth consecutive year, Rollins ranks as the number one master's level university in the south, as rated by the U.S. News & World Report. Rollins is an independent liberal arts institution with a total enrollment of 3,600 located in Winter Park, near Orlando FL.
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. To apply, please visit www.rollinsjobs.com
Through its mission, Rollins College is committed to creating a fully inclusive, just community that embraces multiculturalism; persons of color and other historically under-represented groups are therefore encouraged to apply. The College's non-discrimination policy is inclusive of sexual orientation, and Rollins offers domestic partner benefits.
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