Assistant Department Head

Assistant Department Head,
Cataloging & Metadata Services Department
University of Texas Libraries – The University of Texas at Austin


The Assistant Department Head, working with the Head Librarian of the Cataloging & Metadata Services Department, coordinates, plans and manages the staff and daily operations of the department. The successful candidate will be a team player with leadership abilities who will collaboratively develop new services and mentors department staff in the cataloging of all formats. This position will lead the development and application of policy, workflows, and project management, and be looked to for expertise in the use of metadata for digital projects. The position reports to the Head Librarian, Cataloging and Metadata Services Department. Working hours are normally Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm.

In detail, responsibilities will include:
Supervising classified and profession staff totaling 6 FTE as well as the operations of the Serials, Monograph & Media and Copy-Cataloging Services units.
Serving as a resource person regarding cataloging issues both within the Department and in other areas of the Libraries.
Performing original and complex cataloging and authority work for all types of formats.
Managing and contributing cataloging and metadata for digital projects.
As a member of the Cataloging Management Committee, participating in developing cataloging policies and procedures, and in local implementation of changes in national standards, rules and best practices for cataloging.
In consultation with the Department Head and other staff, assisting to determine training needs and designs and/or coordinates and/or delivers the training curricula, and establishes performance standards for the cataloging staff.
Maintaining awareness of and engagement with national and international trends and developments in cataloging and metadata standards, bibliographic and authority control, and knowledge management.
Participating in library committees, task forces, and special projects, particularly those related to cataloging, metadata application and bibliographic control.
Leading or coordinating selected cataloging projects to be either outsourced or managed internally.

Required Qualifications: MLS from an ALA accredited graduate program. Experience cataloging in an academic or research library. A minimum of three years experience cataloging in an online environment. Demonstrated knowledge of cataloging standards, practices, and products, including but not limited to LC classification, LCSH, MARC formats, AACR2, LCRIs. Experience with OCLC Connexion and integrated library systems. Demonstrated experience cataloging a variety of materials or formats (monographs, serials, videos/DVDs, electronic, etc.). Experience directing and assessing the work of others in a supervisory role. Experience with staff training, including preparing handouts or other necessary documentation. Excellent interpersonal skills including oral and written communication and presentation skills.

Preferred Qualifications: Working knowledge of one or more Western European languages. Minimum of three years supervisory experience. Experience with a national cooperative cataloging program such as PCC (NACO, BIBCO, CONSER or SACO). Experience with serials cataloging using AACR2, LCSH, MARC21 formats, CONSER Manual and CONSER Editing Guide. Experience planning and managing projects. Experience with Millennium (Innovative Interfaces) software. Knowledge of non-MARC metadata schemes. Demonstrated participation in library, university, state, and national programs and initiatives. Evidence of well-developed interpersonal skills, team-building, initiative, creative energy, and resourcefulness. Demonstrated problem-solving skills.

Salary and Benefits: $55,000 - $65,000 annually, negotiable depending on qualifications and experience. No state or local income tax. Standard state benefits package including annual vacation and sick leave, paid holidays, retirement plans, and health insurance options (comprehensive major medical, dental, vision, life, and disability). Deferred compensation and tax sheltered annuity programs also available.

Recruiting Schedule: To receive consideration, application materials should be submitted by June 15, 2009. All interested candidates must complete an Online Application by going to: (http://www.utexas.edu/hr/prospective/apply/process.html#completing). Please refer to job posting number 09-05-06-01-0080 (http://utdirect.utexas.edu/pnjobs/pnjobsvw.WBX?job_nbr=090506010080) and follow applicant instructions given online. An email confirmation will be sent to those who apply online within 2-3 working days, along with a set of job-related questions that applicants will be asked to return to the department in order to complete their application materials. For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact: Carol Johnson: c-johnson@austin.utexas.edu [512-495-4375].

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


An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer

Archival Processing Librarian

University of Denver, Penrose Library
Archival Processing Librarian

This full-time, benefited faculty position is responsible for the daily management of the archives processing workflow at the University of Denver Penrose Library. This position determines appropriate processing strategies for archival special materials, regardless of format and should have knowledge of metadata format and descriptive standards such as EAD, DACS, TEI, DC, MODS, and METS. Master's degree in library science, and coursework or academic training in Archives/Records as well as experience in archival processing, arrangement, and description is required.

Full consideration will be given to applicants who apply by June 15, 2009.

To be considered an applicant, you must submit your application, curriculum vitae, list of references, and cover letter online at https://www.dujobs.org. The University of Denver is committed to enhancing the diversity of its faculty and staff and encourages applications from women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans. DU is an EEO/AA employer.

Librarian (Geographic Information Systems)

TITLE: Librarian (Geographic Information Systems) #102664
CATEGORY: Non-tenured Faculty, Full-Time (12-Month Appointment)
SALARY: Commensurate with qualifications and experience; comprehensive benefits.

An opportunity for a public service-oriented individual to work within the team environment of the University of Maryland (UM) Libraries in College Park, the largest university library system in the region and in close proximity to the nation’s capital. Visit the UM Libraries’ Web site at http://www.lib.umd.edu

RESPONSIBILITIES: The GIS Librarian designs, implements, coordinates and teaches workshops using ESRI’s ArcGIS; this includes developing instructional materials and collecting statistics. Provides in-depth reference for GIS as well as general reference services. Maintains GIS workstations by troubleshooting software and coordinating technical support. Recommends software purchases and upgrades. Promotes GIS services by collaborating with campus partners to expand GIS services. Teaches classes for the Libraries’ general instruction program, as well as classes requested by course faculty. Responsible for collection development, management, and access to geospatial resources from the Federal Depository Library Program (FDLP), state/local governments, and commercial vendors. Maintains familiarity with and assists patrons in using map resources held in the U.S. Government Information department’s collection. Provides staff training as appropriate. Supervises map related FDLP responsibilities. Participates in activities of the department and in Library and University teams and committees. See full job description at: http://www.lib.umd.edu/PASD/LPO/LibJobs/GIS_pd.html

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

Required: Master’s degree from an ALA-accredited Master’s of Library or Information Science program. Minimum 2 years of demonstrated proficiency using ArcGIS. Evidence of leadership ability. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Demonstrated computer literacy skills including proficiency with MS Office. Demonstrated commitment to public service. Able to meet promotion and permanent status requirements; for additional information consult the policy and guidelines at: http://www.lib.umd.edu/groups/la/APPSC/index.html

Preferred:
Subject background and experience in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) or related disciplines, demonstrated through an academic degree(s), course work, publications, or substantive experience. Teaching experience in presenting course-related and general GIS instruction. Understanding of current and emerging trends in GIS, maps and cartographic information resources, and familiarity with geospatial resources and software, information technologies. Experience providing reference and instructional services. Collection development experience in maps and other cartographic materials in an academic or special library setting. Experience in Federal Depository Library Program. Proficiency in HTML and other web authoring tools. Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to function independently and in a team.

Position is appointed to Librarian Faculty Ranks as established by the University System of Maryland Board of Regents. Rank at appointment is based on the successful applicant’s experience and relevant credentials. For additional information, consult the following website: http://www.lib.umd.edu/groups/la/APPSC/index.html

APPLICATIONS: Electronic applications preferred. For full consideration, send application with position title and number in the subject line. Submit cover letter, resume and names and e-mail addresses of three references by June 1, 2009. Resumes will be reviewed as they are received and interviews will be in June/July. Applications accepted until position is filled. Send to lib-hremploy@umd.edu.

EEO/AA Employer.

Head of Collection Development Department

The University of California, Irvine Libraries are seeking a dynamic, knowledgeable leader to join an enthusiastic staff in building a research library of excellence for a young and rapidly-growing university ranked nationally in the top universities. The Head of Collection Development Department will work in an entrepreneurial and service-oriented collaborative environment to ensure that both learning and research intensive collections are of the highest quality.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will play a key role in leading innovation in the Collection Development Department and the Collections Division. As a member of Library Council, the incumbent participates in library wide planning and policy making. The Head of Collection Development Department oversees collection development and management of general resources in all formats library wide and ensures a high caliber collection that supports the teaching, research, and patient care needs of the campus.

More than 20 subject specialist Research Librarians whose duties include reference, instruction, and collection development, are based in either the Collection Development Department or the Reference Department. The Head of Collection Development Department oversees and evaluates the collection development, collection management, and faculty/student liaison activities of all of these Research Librarians, approximately five of whom report directly to this position. In addition, Head of Collection Development Department will collaborate, as necessary, with the new UC Irvine Law Library.

Reporting to the Associate University Librarian for Collections, the Head of Collection Development Department participates as a member on divisional and library-wide teams, task forces, and project teams as appropriate and is expected to work comfortably and with a high degree of expertise in a shared decision-making environment.

The following duties are those for which the Head of Collection Development Department holds primary responsibility:

· Manages day-to-day collection development/management functions and operations, assuring the high quality and ongoing excellence of collections in all three UCI Libraries.
· Monitors the Libraries’ materials budget of approximately $9 million.
· Manages departmental budgets, policies, procedures, and web pages.
· Coordinates collection development/management and faculty/student liaison activities of Research Librarians
· Collaborates as necessary on collection development activities with the Law Library
· Responsible for recruitment, retention, training, and evaluation of Research Librarians in conjunction with the Head of the Reference Department.
· Directly supervises and conducts performance reviews for Collection Development Department staff.
· Chairs the Collection Development Department meetings, the Collections Coordinating Council, and the Bibliographers Group.
· Acts as a spokesperson for the UCI Libraries to the campus community as appropriate in conjunction with the Research Librarians and the Associate University Librarian for Collections; fosters good communication and effective working relationships with faculty, staff, students, and other library users.
· Manages the Libraries’ approval plans with input from the Research Librarians and in consultation with Acquisitions.
· Approves licenses for electronic resources and media and works with Acquisitions to advise on complex license negotiations.
· Supervises special projects in collection development and collection management.
· Coordinates a range of library wide collection development preservation activities (both print and digital), and participates in UC system wide preservation issues.
· Ensures excellent communication and cooperation with other departments in the Libraries.
· Participates in the Libraries’ development efforts as they relate to collection development.
· Maintains regular and close communication with the Associate University Librarian for Collections.
· May have opportunities for collection development and liaison responsibilities for a particular academic program, depending on background and experience.

The following duties are those for which the Head of Collection Development Department holds secondary responsibility, in consultation with the Associate University Librarian for Collections and the bibliographers:

· Coordinates the preparation and allocation of the Libraries’ materials budget of approximately $9 million.
· Provides leadership and coordination in developing, evaluating and assessing the Libraries’ collections to support the University’s research, teaching and patient care programs.
· Participates in defining and implementing key strategies for acquiring or accessing electronic resources.
· Coordinates the Libraries’ participation in UC system wide cooperative/collaborative collection development efforts and digital library initiatives.
· Provides leadership in the application of new technologies related to collection development/management.
· Shares leadership for scholarly communication issues and coordination and oversight of the scholarly communication program.

Qualifications

Required:

· Graduate degree in library science from an ALA-accredited institution or an equivalent combination of relevant advanced degree and library experience.
· Collection development and collection management experience in an academic library, research library, or major public library.
· Ability to oversee collections in the full range of subjects at UCI.
· Ability to successfully supervise, mentor, and train bibliographers in collection development/management and liaison activities.
· Ability to plan collections budgets and develop budget reports, projections, and needs assessments.
· Knowledge of current issues and trends in collection development facing academic and research libraries.
· Strong planning, organizational, project management, analytical and decision-making skills.
· Leadership qualities to be an effective Department Head and Library Council member.
· Ability to work effectively in a team and in a dynamically changing environment.
· Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written)
· Commitment to effective cross-departmental collaboration and communication.
· Commitment to working effectively and cooperatively with a culturally diverse university community.
· Ability to meet the University of California requirements for advancement and promotion

Preferred:

· Minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible professional experience in an academic or research library setting.
· Successful managerial and supervisory experience, especially of librarians,
· Experience in assessing, negotiating, or licensing online resources Reading knowledge of at least one language other than English.

The Collection Development Department

The Collection Development Department is responsible for the library wide development and management of general collections in the Langson Library, Science Library, and Grunigen Medical Library under the administration and coordination of the Associate University Librarian for Collections. This department takes the lead role in developing and planning the overarching and ongoing collections policies, procedures, and projects that ensure that the scholarly resources available meet the campus teaching, research, and patient care needs.

The department consists of the Department Head, the Collections Assistant, and approximately five Research Librarians, who are responsible for supporting the collection, liaison, and service needs of UCI academic programs. In addition, there are 15+ other Research Librarians located in departments throughout the Libraries, who are responsible for both collections and services in their specialized disciplines. Each Research Librarian is a member of one of three discipline-based pods (or teams) as well as of the library wide Bibliographers Group.


The Libraries

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

The UCI Libraries have a staff of 248 FTE and an organizational structure that includes the use of teams in conjunction with departments. The library collection consists of over 3.1 million volumes, over 51,000 current serial titles, and an aggressively expanding electronic resources collection. The UCI Libraries are a member of the: Association of Research Libraries (ARL), California Digital Library (CDL), Coalition of Networked Information (CNI), Center for Research Libraries (CRL), Council on Library and Information Resources (CLIR), International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA) and Scholarly Publishing & Academic Resources Coalition (SPARC).

University of California, Irvine

The University of California, Irvine, is nestled in over 1,500 acres of coastal foothills, five miles from the Pacific Ocean, between San Diego and Los Angeles. Founded in 1965, UCI is among the fastest-growing University of California campuses, with more than 28,000 undergraduate and graduate students and over 1,500 faculty members. UCI has had an extraordinarily rapid rise to distinction in its first forty years, including membership in the Association of American Universities, three Nobel prizes since 1995, and ranking in many surveys among the nation’s best public universities.

Student enrollment is planned to reach 32,000 by 2014 accompanied by a proportional growth in faculty and staff. Nearly 60% of UCI students identify themselves as Asian American, African-American, Chicano/Latino, or Native American. The University offers 42 doctoral programs in addition to the M.D. and J.D. UCI’s academic programs are ranked nationally among the top universities; several doctoral programs are ranked in the top ten.

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

Salary & Benefits: Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. Preferred appointment level: $48,029 - $95,388 (Associate Librarian I – Librarian V) plus an annual administrative stipend.

Librarians are entitled to two days per month of annual leave, thirteen paid holidays, and one day per month sick leave. The University has an excellent retirement system and offers a variety of group health, life, and disability insurance plans. Benefits are equal to approximately 40% of salary.

Deadline for Applications: Applications received by June 10, 2009 will receive first consideration, but applications will continue to be accepted until the position is filled.

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

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

Upon application, candidates should be in possession of proof of their legal right to employment in the U.S. In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, verification of legal right to work will be required between the time of final selection and hiring, and is absolutely essential in ultimately being hired.

This position description is listed on the UCI Libraries Web site at http://www.lib.uci.edu/libraries/jobs/libvac.html, with links to additional Web sites featuring campus and community information.

The University of California, Irvine is an equal opportunity employer committed to excellence through diversity.

Digital Projects Specialist (Temporary)

The UCI Libraries seek an experienced professional in the field of digital project management to support the Libraries' digital services. This is a temporary one-year appointment. The incumbent will explore, adapt, and support library information technologies for digital projects, including the application of standards, metadata, discovery interfaces, workflow design, production coordination, and quality controls appropriate to specific projects. Reporting to the Head of Information Technology, the successful candidate will work collaboratively with a variety of Libraries’ staff involved in digital preservation, management, and scholarship.

Core Duties:
· Plans and implements the submission process for digital assets to various digital services including the UC Libraries Digital Preservation Repository (DPR).
· Works with the Libraries’ Digital Scholarship Program Working Group to develop solutions that can be integrated with other systems utilizing current standards and within the context of the Libraries' infrastructure.
· Collaborates and coordinates with other staff in the UCI Libraries, on campus and system-wide as appropriate
· Creates and maintains work and procedure documentation.
· Provides training, instruction, support, and documentation to library staff and non-technical personnel involved with projects.

Qualifications:

Required

· Graduate degree in library science from an ALA-accredited institution or an equivalent combination of relevant advanced degree and library experience
· Familiarity with current/emerging digital preservation technologies as well as digital library standards, protocols, and architectures
· Solid understanding of digital repository software (DSpace, Fedora, EPrints)
· Experience with or knowledge of relevant software tools and platforms, storage issues, and metadata issues pertinent to digital libraries and/or institutional repositories
· Experience with XML and XML-related technologies, such as XSLT, SGML/XML/XSL.
· Thorough understanding of standards and best practices for digital collections
· Working knowledge of a range of computing platforms, storage environments, and digital library metadata frameworks (such as METS, MIX, and PREMIS, as well as the OAIS model)
· Knowledge of digital reformatting and digital conversion policies and technical procedures, including cost factors and productivity issues;
· Ability to draft and maintain clear documentation and policies for digital projects and programs
· Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills;
· Excellent communication skills, including effective presentation and writing skills
· Ability to develop knowledge and skills related to the position continuously
· Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships ad to interact diplomatically with diverse constituencies
· Ability to work effectively in a team and in a dynamically changing environment
Preferred:
· Experience planning, implementing, and/or maintaining an institutional repository (IR) using DSpace, ContentDM, Fedora, or another IR package
· Basic knowledge of copyright and rights management issues as they relate to digital reformatting and scholarly communication
· Working knowledge of the University of California policies and procedures.


The Information Technology Department
The Information Technology Department is part of the Public Services Division. The department supports the infrastructure, systems administration, network, desktop, web presence, and digital project needs of the UCI Libraries, servicing all library staff and the University community. The Department comprises the Director, one librarian, and 12 staff positions.

The Libraries

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

The UCI Libraries have a staff of 248 FTE and an organizational structure that includes the use of teams in conjunction with departments. The library collection consists of over 3.1 million volumes, over 51,000 current serial titles, and an aggressively expanding electronic resources collection. The UCI Libraries are a member of the: Association of Research Libraries (ARL), California Digital Library (CDL), Coalition of Networked Information (CNI), Center for Research Libraries (CRL), Council on Library and Information Resources (CLIR), International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA) and Scholarly Publishing & Academic Resources Coalition (SPARC).

University of California, Irvine

The University of California, Irvine, is nestled in over 1,500 acres of coastal foothills, five miles from the Pacific Ocean, between San Diego and Los Angeles. Founded in 1965, UCI is among the fastest-growing University of California campuses, with more than 28,000 undergraduate and graduate students and over 1,500 faculty members. UCI has had an extraordinarily rapid rise to distinction in its first forty years, including membership in the Association of American Universities, three Nobel prizes since 1995, and ranking in many surveys among the nation’s best public universities.

Student enrollment is planned to reach 32,000 by 2014 accompanied by a proportional growth in faculty and staff. Nearly 60% of UCI students identify themselves as Asian American, African-American, Chicano/Latino, or Native American. The University offers 42 doctoral programs in addition to the M.D. and J.D. UCI’s academic programs are ranked nationally among the top universities; several doctoral programs are ranked in the top ten.

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

Salary & Benefits: Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. Preferred appointment level: $47,087 - $68,892 (Associate Librarian I – Librarian I).

Librarians are entitled to two days per month of annual leave, thirteen paid holidays, and one day per month sick leave. The University has an excellent retirement system and offers a variety of group health, life, and disability insurance plans. Benefits are equal to approximately 40% of salary.

Deadline for Applications: Applications received by June 10, 2009 will receive first consideration, but applications will continue to be accepted until the position is filled.

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

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

Upon application, candidates should be in possession of proof of their legal right to employment in the U.S. In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, verification of legal right to work will be required between the time of final selection and hiring, and is absolutely essential in ultimately being hired.

This position description is listed on the UCI Libraries Web site at http://www.lib.uci.edu/libraries/jobs/libvac.html, with links to additional Web sites featuring campus and community information.

The University of California, Irvine is an equal opportunity employer committed to excellence through diversity.

Public Affairs Librarian

Public Affairs Librarian (#256)
University of Southern California

USC Libraries is seeking an innovative, service-oriented Public Affairs Librarian (#256) committed to providing reference, instruction, collection development, and outreach in the fields of public affairs, government studies, and associated interdisciplinary social sciences. The Public Affairs Librarian is expected to provide direction and guidance in transitioning from a print government documents collection to primarily digital resources. Requirements: MLS from an ALA-accredited program or non-U.S. equivalent; familiarity with the Federal Depository Library Program; at least two years experience working in an academic or large public library. USC is an EO/AA Employer. For full position description and application procedure, see: http://www.usc.edu/libraries/jobs/librarians.

Instructor or Assistant Professor - Information Services Librarian and Weekend Supervisor

Brooklyn College of The City University of New York

Title: Instructor or Assistant Professor - Information Services Librarian and Weekend Supervisor

Location/Department: Library

Position Description and Duties:
Reporting to the Head of Information Services, the Information Services Librarian works as one of a team of ten librarians. The Information Services Librarian provides both traditional and online reference services, library and related research instruction, and information literacy services. This Librarian will collect print, electronic and multimedia resources in selected disciplines and provide tailored discipline-related services to faculty and students in those departments of the College and related work as assigned. In addition to the above, the Weekend Supervisor's additional responsibilities include overseeing all library services and building activities on weekends, including reference and instruction. It should be noted that the work schedule during the academic year will be Saturdays and Sundays in addition to three weekdays and participation in the regular evening rotation.

Qualifications:
A.L.A. accredited Masters degree in library and information science (for appointment as an instructor); a second masters in a subject area (for appointment at the rank of assistant professor); reference services experience, a minimum of one year of supervisory experience; excellent interpersonal skills; a commitment to innovative and effective user-centered services; knowledge of current trends in scholarly communication and information technologies; superior oral and written skills; ability to work effectively on shared projects and on department and college committees. The successful candidate will show evidence of productive teamwork, creativity, initiative, and flexibility, and the ability to meet the publication requirements for tenure and promotion. Experience in an academic library is strongly preferred.
Please note that the subject area of the undergraduate degree or the subject masters is open, but preference may be given to candidates with a background in the sciences.

PLEASE SEND CURRICULUM VITAE, THREE LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION AND WRITING SAMPLE(S) TO:
Human Resource Services
Brooklyn College/CUNY
2900 Bedford Avenue
Brooklyn, New York 11210-2889
or via email to:
bcjobs@brooklyn.cuny.edu

Instructor or Assistant Professor / Information Services Librarian

Brooklyn College of The City University of New York

Title: Instructor or Assistant Professor / Information Services Librarian

Location/Department: Library

Position Description and Duties:
Reporting to the Head of Information Services, the Information Services Librarian works as one of a team of ten librarians. The Information Services Librarian provides both traditional and online reference services, library and related research instruction, and information literacy services. This Librarian will collect print, electronic and multimedia resources in selected disciplines and provide tailored discipline-related services to faculty and students in those departments of the College and related work as assigned. It should be noted that the work schedule during the academic year includes participation in the regular weekend and evening rotations.

Qualifications Requirements:
A.L.A. accredited master’s degree in library and information science (for appointment as an instructor); a second master’s in a subject area (for appointment at the rank of assistant professor); reference services experience; excellent interpersonal skills; a commitment to innovative and effective user-centered services; knowledge of current trends in scholarly communication and information technologies; superior oral and written skills; ability to work effectively on shared projects and department and college committees. The successful candidate will show evidence of productive teamwork, creativity, initiative, and flexibility, and the ability to meet the publication requirements for tenure and promotion.

Preferred Qualifications:
One or more years of related professional work experience, preferably in an academic library. Knowledge of and experience with current instructional theories and principles applicable to various types of online instruction or e-learning, preferably in a higher education context. Preferred skills include experience with instructional design, digital video, podcasting, and/or Web design is highly desirable.

Please note that the subject area of the undergraduate degree or the subject masters is open, but preference may be given to candidates with a background in educational technology, instructional design, online learning, or a related field, or with a subject background in the sciences.

PLEASE SEND CURRICULUM VITAE, THREE LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION AND WRITING SAMPLE(S) TO:
Human Resource Services
Brooklyn College/CUNY
2900 Bedford Avenue
Brooklyn, New York 11210-2889
or via email to:
bcjobs@brooklyn.cuny.edu

Data Services Librarian

Position and Responsibilities:
Georgia State University Library seeks a recent MLS graduate or early career professional to serve as a Data Services Librarian to select, acquire and deliver statistical data in support of research and teaching. The successful candidate will be a collegial, innovative librarian who will be a resource specialist for data in the social sciences, GIS, and government information. The Data Services Librarian will also develop collections and support research and teaching for the Department of Criminal Justice.

Reporting to the Head of Liaison & Outreach Services, the successful candidate will build collections and provide access to social sciences statistical data collections and government document data sets, including U.S. Bureau of the Census. The Data Services Librarian will be responsible for identifying, locating, selecting, acquiring and providing access to data sets. He/she will work closely with colleagues inside and outside of the library to insure numeric data and government information is fully accessible to users. This includes conducting training sessions for librarians, students and faculty in the identification and effective use of data sets in the social sciences and other related disciplines. He/she will serve as primary liaison to ICPSR.

The successful candidate will also provide research assistance and instruction to students and faculty in the Department of Criminal Justice, including delivering quality, in-depth reference and consultation services and collection development. He/she will promote the library and information literacy in the discipline and foster communication between the department and the library.

Environment:
Since its 2007 renovation, the Georgia State University Library provides one of the most attractive, open and inviting educational facilities in the Southeast. With over 1.5 million visitors this past year, the library is an integral part of the university community. It supports both teaching and research with an expansive collection and outstanding assistance. The library also exudes a new, modern image, providing the campus with an attractive, centralized location. Its signature bridge, a glass link that overlooks downtown Atlanta, connects the library’s two prominent buildings. Many appreciate the comfort of the library’s new interior design, often enjoying a coffee from the cafe located on the first floor.

Located in the heart of downtown Atlanta, Georgia State University is one of the country’s top urban research universities. Over 28,000 graduate and undergraduate students enroll each semester in six different colleges. This diverse community offers a unique cultural and intellectual atmosphere, with many opportunities to engage in stimulating activities and events. Between college sports, the performing arts and a variety of local restaurants, the campus location has it all.

For additional information about the Georgia State University Library: http://www.library.gsu.eduU
For additional information about the Department of Liaison & Outreach Services:
http://www.library.gsu.edu/liaisons/U

Qualifications
REQUIRED: ALA-accredited master’s degree in information/library science. Subject background and/or relevant experience in social sciences. Experience with quantitative methods of data extraction, analysis and use. Experience with government information and data. Familiarity with numeric and periodical databases in various disciplines, such as criminal justice, sociology, business and education. Skill in the use of technology and web based applications. Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills. Demonstrated interest in research and professional activities.

PREFERRED: Second Master’s Degree in a social science discipline. Experience in collection development in a social science discipline. Knowledge and ability to use GIS.


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

Salary and Rank
Minimum salary of $44,000 for 12 months commensurate with the candidate’s education and experience. Appointment at a faculty rank, on a contract renewal basis.

Submit a cover letter addressing the above qualifications; resume; name, address and phone number of three references, including immediate supervisor. Review of materials will begin June 1, 2009 and continue until the position is filled. Send materials to:

Human Resources Coordinator
0BUniversity Library
Georgia State University
100 Decatur Street, SE, Atlanta, GA 30303-3202
(404) 413-2700
liblao@gsu.edu


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

Digital Services Librarian (Tenure Track)

Rollins College is looking for a service-oriented librarian eager to help shape a dynamic, forward-looking liberal arts college library through the ongoing implementation and support of digital resources, services, and systems with primary responsibility for the development of the SirsiDynix Symphony ILS. This is a tenure track faculty position; 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.

Under the direction of the Head of Digital Services & Systems, the Digital Services Librarian will work with the Digital Services & Systems department and the rest of the library to plan, implement, integrate, and maintain digital systems including the SirsiDynix Symphony ILS, the Serials Solutions Knowledge base, and 360 Suite, the library’s web presence, EZProxy, ILLiad, RefWorks, ContentDM, and a number of third-party vendor online resources. The successful candidate will also assist library users, faculty, and staff in the use of the library’s digital systems and, like all full time librarians at Rollins, will participate in reference service, instruction, and liaison with academic departments.

Qualifications

· MLS from an ALA-accredited library school and systems, automation or digitization experience are required.

· Preferred qualifications include experience with the administration of Integrated Library Systems, ideally Sirsi; experience designing and maintaining web pages; working knowledge of Solaris/Unix, HTML, XML, CSS, Java, Javascript, and/or PHP.

· Experience with electronic resource management systems, digital library implementations, Blackboard or similar course management systems, and/or graphic design for the Web.

The successful candidate will demonstrate most if not all of the following knowledge, skills, and abilities: the abilities to communicate well orally and in writing, to interact with the public effectively and courteously, and to work in a team environment and independently; an appreciation for the liberal arts and the role of the library in higher education; strong analytical/problem-solving skills and attention to detail; skills in the implementation and administration of a variety of computer software used in the library; demonstrated knowledge and experience with web-based resources; ability to collect, manage, and communicate numerical information accurately and clearly; enthusiasm for teaching and experience with information literacy instruction with groups and individuals; potential to present, publish, or otherwise contribute to the library profession; familiarity with Windows, Microsoft Office, pc hardware and peripherals, and basic network understanding/skills; experience with access methods such as IP authentication, proxy servers, and EZproxy; familiarity with blogs, wikis, media-casting, RSS, or other Web 2.0 applications; demonstrated ability to troubleshoot problems with systems and electronic services.

Additional Information

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. 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 equal opportunity policy is inclusive of sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, and Rollins offers domestic partner benefits.

Benefits

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.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. To apply, please visit www.rollinsjobs.com

Digital Initiatives Metadata Librarian /Library Assistant Professor

The University of Vermont Libraries’ Center for Digital Initiatives (CDI, http://cdi.uvm.edu/) seeks a detail-oriented, innovative, and energetic librarian for the position of Digital Initiatives Metadata Librarian. The Institute for Museum and Library Services has recently awarded the University of Vermont a 24-month grant to continue development of the Libraries’ digital initiatives. The main goal of this grant is to build a user community for the CDI that will engage as active participants in the development of the CDI and the content and services it provides. The Digital Initiatives Metadata Librarian will provide expertise and leadership in the creation and maintenance of metadata for digital content acquired or created by the CDI. The Digital Initiatives Metadata Librarian will help to develop, refine, and implement policies, procedures, workflows, and metadata standards for the CDI; manage digitization projects; and participate in the overall management of the CDI.

*REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:* Master’s degree from an ALA-accredited program or foreign equivalent; experience with metadata work on digital library projects; Working knowledge of XML; experience with standards-based non-MARC metadata schemas, such as Dublin Core, MODS, METS, and TEI; experience with traditional cataloging standards such as MARC, AACR2, and LCSH; familiarity with other controlled vocabularies, such as AAT, LCTGM, GNIS, and TGN; demonstrated project management experience; excellent attention to detail; ability to work independently and in a team environment; excellent interpersonal and communication skills; commitment to professional achievement and growth;
commitment to diversity and inclusion.

*PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS*: Working knowledge of digital asset management systems; demonstrated understanding of preservation metadata; experience in crosswalking, normalizing, and transforming xml metadata; working knowledge of XSLT.

*SALARY AND APPLICATION INFORMATION:* Qualifications should merit appointment at the rank of library assistant professor (non-tenure track). Salary is commensurate with experience, not less than $49,191 for this position. Benefit package includes TIAA/CREF or alternate plan, managed health care plan, and 22 days of annual paid vacation. Application review will begin May 8, 2009, and continue until position is filled. Anticipated start date is August 15, 2009. Apply on line at http://www.uvmjobs.com <http://www.uvmjobs.com/> with letter of application, vita, and names and contact information for three professional references. The University of Vermont is an AA/EO employer.

Audio/Visual and Oral History Collections Archivist

The J. Murrey Atkins Library’s Special Collections Department at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte is seeking an Audio/Visual and Oral History Collections Archivist to promote, preserve, and manage the department’s Audio/Visual and Oral History holdings.

The University of North Carolina at Charlotte is a rapidly growing, research-intensive University offering nearly 25,000 students a variety of undergraduate, masters and doctoral programs in seven academic colleges. Its 1,000 acre wooded campus is within easy driving distance to the city’s performing arts, cultural, and professional sports events, as well as a wide variety of regional recreational activities. With over 1.5 million people in the greater metropolitan area, Charlotte is the second largest banking center in the nation in one of the fastest growing regions in the country.

J. Murrey Atkins Library is a vital academic center facilitating intellectual discovery and the exchange of ideas for the University community and surrounding region. The Library collects and disseminates relevant scholarly materials, provides a stimulating environment for learning and collaboration, embraces emerging technologies, and promotes lifelong learning. For further details about the Library, please consult our web site: http://library.uncc.edu.

As the central archive for the history of the greater Charlotte region, J. Murrey Atkins Library Special Collections is dedicated to preserving and sharing the past. Through collection and collaboration, Atkins Library Special Collections enhances research at all levels and connects communities and individuals to the documentary, photographic, and audio/visual history of the region. For additional information about the Special Collections Department please visit http://specialcollections.uncc.edu/ .


RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Manages audio/visual holdings in department’s collections, including analog and digital film, video, audio, and photographic materials
· Works with colleagues in department to ensure proper storage and handling of audio/visual materials
· Provides guidance for preservation of and access to audio/visual materials, including film, video, photographic, and audio materials
· Seeks out and applies for external funding to pursue preservation and access projects for audio/visual materials
· Manages Oral History Collection. Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
o evaluating methods to organize and provide accessibility to the collection;
o coordinating continued development and maintenance of the New South Voices oral history database and general web pages for the Oral History Collection and for other collections as assigned, working closely with the library webmaster and the digital services librarian;
o establishing priorities for collecting interviews and identifying potential interviewees
o advising individuals outside the department on all aspects of developing and managing oral history projects and on technical details involving equipment, etc.
o supervising part-time workers.
· Actively promotes use of all the department’s collections by seeking out university faculty and students, historic site and museum personnel, and members of the scholarly community and general public who could benefit from the department’s services.
· Provides instructional classes on campus and makes presentations to non-university groups, incorporating the advantages of technology with traditional techniques.
· Prepares displays, including exhibits on the Web.
· Shares responsibility for reference service in Special Collections on a more or less equal basis with other department faculty and staff.
· Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Master’s degree in Library and Information Science from a program accredited by the American Library Association or other relevant master’s degree required
One to three years of professional level experience, in special collections departments in libraries or archives, or equivalent combination of specialized training through formal education and internships.

EXPERIENCE
· Demonstrable experience working with film, video, photographic, and/or audio materials
· Demonstrable experience with digital video and audio equipment, files and formats, compression codecs, and web delivery
· Demonstrable experience in the application of metadata standards such as Dublin Core, AACR2/MARC, TEI, or EAD
· Demonstrable experience in the design and creation of web pages
· Demonstrable experience with digitization issues, processes, and techniques.
· Demonstrable experience in organizing materials, establishing intellectual control, and providing access through the use of appropriate standards in information technology.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, ATTRIBUTES

• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally.
• Ability to take initiative and work independently and collaboratively as a member of a group in a changing environment
• Working knowledge of preservation best practices and standards for film, video, photographic, and audio materials
• Thorough knowledge of principles, practices, and trends in archival administration and in historical scholarship, methodology, and the use of sources.
• Ability to relate to users at a variety of educational levels.
• Ability to exercise judgment and discretion in applying and interpreting unit policies and procedures.
• Record of successful performance of duties in prior job(s).
• Knowledge of the history of North Carolina or the South preferred.
• Ability to climb ladders and to lift boxes weighing up to 40 lbs. to retrieve materials for researchers.
• Evidence of professional growth and mastery of ASERL competencies relevant to the specific job assignment.

POSITION INFORMATION:
Full-time
Faculty status. Librarians are expected to show evidence of ongoing professional development and services to the profession.
Reports to the Assistant University Librarian for Special Collections
Excellent benefits package
Salary – competitive and dependent upon education and experience.

TO APPLY:

ONLY ELECTRONIC APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED: https://jobs.uncc.edu/
(Search Faculty Vacancies - Position #9294)

The following Application Materials must be attached to your electronic submission:

1. Your letter of interest indicating your qualifications for this position
2. Resume
3. Supporting documentation relevant to job requirements, which may include finding aids, web pages, grant application or reports, etc. authored by the applicant
4. Names, addresses (including titles and institutions), phone numbers, and email addresses of at least 3 professional references*

*The Search Committee will not contact references without contacting the candidate first and verifying permission.

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until position is filled. Members of minority groups, persons with disabilities and women are encouraged to apply for this position. AA/EOE

For additional information about The University of North Carolina at Charlotte visit our Web site: http://www.uncc.edu

Residency Librarian Program

Towson University

Albert S. Cook Library

Residency Librarian Program

2009-2011

Beginning Fall 2009, the Towson University Residency Librarian Program will offer an early-career librarian the opportunity for rapid professional growth in academic librarianship. The two-year program is designed to provide a broad introduction to academic librarianship, a supportive environment for professional exploration, and an opportunity for concentrated experience in an area of specialization. The purpose of the program is to help increase the presence of underrepresented groups in academic librarianship. Towson University values diversity and encourages all qualified individuals to apply.

Position Description:

The Residency Librarian will be provided with a wide range of academic librarian experiences to develop and enhance their professional skills and prepare for future career opportunities. Library administrators, faculty, and staff will serve as formal and informal mentors and will help the Resident acclimate to the library, university and Greater Baltimore metro area.

In year one of this two-year residency, the Residency Librarian will gain meaningful work experience within three library departments:

• Research, Reference, and Instructional Services
• Technical Services – Collection Development, Acquisitions, Cataloging, and Serials
• Archives and Digital Collections

The Resident will be involved in library and university committees, develop collegial relationships with faculty outside the library, and participate in professional organizations.

In the second year, the Residency Librarian will work with his or her supervisor and mentor to identify a capstone project that is tailored to his or her professional interests and to the needs of the library. A goal of this project is for the Resident, working independently or with a mentor, to develop, complete and report research to be presented at a professional conference or in a professional journal.

The Residency Librarian will be appointed for a two-year term with non-tenure track visiting faculty status. Salary is commensurate with that of an entry-level professional librarian. Full benefits package is provided with health insurance and retirement options, relocation allowance, and financial support for professional development. This position is contingent on the availability of funds at the time of hire.

Required: MLS from an ALA-accredited institution, preferably granted between January 2008 and August 2009. Strong interest in developing a career in academic librarianship; demonstrated commitment to public service and user satisfaction; excellent communication and presentation skills; strong, positive interpersonal skills; enthusiasm for learning new technologies; commitment to professional growth; and ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with colleagues and patrons from diverse backgrounds.

Towson University: The largest comprehensive university in the Baltimore area, Towson University (www.towson.edu ) is nationally recognized for its excellent programs in the arts and sciences, communications, business, health professions, education, fine arts, and computer information systems. As the second largest school within the University System of Maryland, TU enrolls over 19,000 students and offers 62 undergraduate majors, 39 master's programs, and 4 doctoral degree programs. The University is located in the suburban community of Towson, Maryland, eight miles north of downtown Baltimore.

With a staff of fifty including twenty faculty librarians, Albert S. Cook Library houses nearly 700,000 volumes, over 9,000 sound recordings, nearly 10,000 video recordings, and provides access to over 55,000 print and electronic journals.

Application Process: Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Please submit letter of interest, resume and contact information for at least three professional references. Transcripts will be requested of final candidates. Submit application materials to:

Ms. Diane Cascella

Residency Librarian Search

Albert S. Cook Library

Towson University

8000 York Road

Towson, MD 21252-0001

Electronic applications are encouraged and should be submitted to dcascella@towson.edu

Towson University is an equal opportunity employer and has a strong institutional commitment to diversity.

Family Resource Center Director

The Health Sciences Library at SUNY Upstate Medical University invites applications for the position of Family Resource Center Director. This position provides leadership for the Family Resource Center operations, patient and family centered health information services in general and UpOnHealth; works collaboratively with the Golisano Children's Hospital's clinical and amenity services teams, community agencies and the FRC Advisory Council; is responsible for creating policies and procedures, identifying funding sources and growing relationships, supervising and training staff and volunteers; resource development and acquisitions, budget and ROI; and identifying and applying for external funding and philanthropic opportunities.

Minimum Qualifications: ALA accredited Master's degree in library, information sciences or related degree required. Evidence of premiere customer service; strong communication and interpersonal skills; a client-centered focus; budget and supervisory experience; developing and implementing new services and partnerships; team building; strategic planning; and knowledge of patient and family focused and evidence based health information resources; evidence of successful grant writing; hospital or academic health sciences library experience and membership in the Academy of Health Information Professions preferred.

To apply visit # 026665 at http://jobs.upstate.edu/

An AA/EEO/ADA employer committed to engaging excellence through diversity.

Reference Librarian

The Health Sciences Library at SUNY Upstate Medical University invites applications for the position of Reference Librarian. If you enjoy teaching and learning, working with dedicated professionals in a supportive environment, and want to contribute to enhancing the academic, research and service missions of Upstate - join our premiere service team.

This position reports to the Head of Reference and Liaison Services. Responsibilities include: reference duties and mediated searching; providing library instruction including the development of web-based instruction; the development and updating subject specific web pages; assisting the Head of Reference & Liaison Services with the expansion of outreach services.

REQUIRED: ALA accredited Master’s degree in library or information sciences or commensurate degree with relevant experience. The successful candidate will evidence a commitment to premiere customer service; strong communication and interpersonal skills; a client-centered focus; knowledge of health information resources; and the ability to perform as a faculty member in areas of education, scholarship and service. Preferred: academic health library experience; knowledge of evidence-based practice resources and membership in the Academy of Health Information Professions.

The HSL’s current interests include partnering with our regional public libraries, developing new collaborations with local, regional and SUNY libraries, developing a Family Resources Center for the Children’s Hospital, promoting a culture of evidence-based practice, delivering HSL services to the Binghamton Clinical Campus and other satellite locations, in addition to unaffiliated health care practitioners, and designing and delivering services in support of Upstate’s Centers of Excellence.

The SUNY Upstate Medical University is Central New York’s only academic medical center and the region’s largest employer. Our community includes colleges of medicine, nursing, allied health, & graduate studies, a 350 bed tertiary care hospital and is the site of the Golisano's Children’s Hospital. For more information about us, please visit: SUNY Upstate at www.upstate.edu; University Hospital at www.upstate.edu/uh; and the Library at www.library.upstate.edu.

SALARY AND BENEFITS: Initial appointment will be at the rank of Assistant Librarian (min. $40,000, depending on qualifications). Excellent benefits package including TIAA-CREF and other retirement options. 12 month, tenure-track position with faculty status, entailing responsibilities for scholarship and professional service. Position is open until filled.

TO APPLY: Please apply on-line at jobs.upstate.edu to job #026361.

An AA/EEO/ADA employer engaging excellence through diversity.

Assistant Bursar

WHERE DREAMS BECOME CAREERS
Central State University in Wilberforce, Ohio, one of the nation’s premier historically black universities, seeks an experienced person committed to student success for the following position:

Assistant Bursar

To apply, visit our website: careers.centralstate.edu

Director

CAPITAL AREA DISTRICT LIBRARY

LANSING, MI

Due to the retirement of the current Director, the Capital Area District Library, headquartered in Lansing, MI is searching for a skilled administrator to serve as Library Director. The Board of Trustees seeks a seasoned executive with a proven track record of success and the energy and vision to take the library system to the next level of growth and service. Located in Michigan’s capital city, the Capital Area District Library serves a population of over 250,000. The staff of 262 includes 48 individuals with master degrees. The main library, 12 branches and bookmobile have a total budget of $12.4 million.

The ideal candidate should have a team approach to management, a thorough understanding of library technology, and be a visionary regarding library services. She/he should have an appreciation and enthusiasm for the library and its role in the community, as well as a strong public service orientation. Experience in library construction, millage elections, and management of a multi-branch system are essential skills.

The position requires an ALA-accredited MLS degree with at least eight years of progressively responsible experience in a public library, of which a minimum of four (4) years have been in a management or supervisory capacity. A background in urban library management and experience in managing in a union environment would be an asset. A second master's degree in business or public administration is a definite plus.

Salary: $95,000. Excellent fringe benefits.

Additional information about the library can be found at www.cadl.org and the area at www.cityoflansingmi.com and www.ingham.org. Detailed position requirements, a full position description and application submission information are available at www.hartzell-mikaconsulting.com/Jobs/lansing_director.html.

Applications received by June 1, 2009 will receive first consideration.
Questions and electronic submissions should be directed to: marianne@hartzell-mikaconsulting.com

Librarian of the College

The Librarian of the College is the chief administrator of the Amherst College Library, which encompasses the Robert Frost Library with its Archives and Special Collections, the Harry Keefe Science Library, the Vincent Morgan Music Library, the Olds Mathematics Library, the Center for Visual Resources, and the Amherst College Library Depository. The Librarian supervises 17 FTE trustee-appointed librarians and archivists and 24 FTE library support staff and manages a budget of approximately $6 million. The Librarian reports directly to the Dean of the Faculty, Amherst College’s chief academic officer. Although not under the Librarian’s supervision, the Amherst Center for Russian Culture, the Emily Dickinson Museum (both in Amherst) and the Folger Shakespeare Library (in Washington, DC) also operate under the College’s auspices. The Librarian also has a close working relationship with the College’s Director of Information Technology and the Director of the Mead Art Museum.

Amherst is an independent liberal arts college enrolling approximately 1,650 men and women. The College offers the Bachelor of Arts (B. A.) degree in 33 fields of study, with a student-faculty ratio of 8 to 1. Teaching at Amherst occurs in classrooms and other deliberative settings (including the Library) that emphasize close interpersonal engagement as well as individual study.

The new Librarian of the College will promote the centrality of the library’s role in providing essential support for instruction, learning and research. The new Librarian will have an opportunity, the economy permitting, to envision the creation of a new library, based on conceptual planning now nearing its conclusion. Amherst is determined that the renewed library anticipate the scholarly needs of its twenty-first century users, while also providing state-of-the-art access for the College’s existing collections and the flexibility to accommodate such new media of record as may emerge over the next half-century, as well as changing modes of library-centered pedagogy and undergraduate study habits.

Because Amherst expects from its faculty an equal professional emphasis on active research and undergraduate teaching, the library must support both faculty and student research. Since its founding in 1821, the library has amassed special collections that are comparable in quality and scale to those of some universities. The Library’s Archives and Special Collections are strong in seventeenth- and eighteenth-century books, nineteenth- and twentieth-century American poetry, and twentieth-century diplomatic papers, among other distinctions.

Amherst benefits from its membership in the Five Colleges, a consortium with nearby Smith, Mount Holyoke and Hampshire Colleges and the University of Massachusetts at Amherst. The Librarian serves as the College’s representative to the Five College Librarians Council, which develops cooperative plans among the member institutions.

Amherst is notable for the devotion of its alumni to the College’s academic priorities. The Friends of the Amherst College Library, established in 1968, provides important ongoing support, including funding for visiting scholars and writers, as well as the Folger Undergraduate Fellowships. The College’s 1,000-acre campus is near the center of the town of Amherst, Massachusetts, in the Pioneer Valley, “arguably the most author-saturated, book-cherishing, literature-celebrating place in the nation,” as a New York Times reporter has recently concluded.

Qualifications: An ALA-accredited graduate degree in library or information science is required; an additional graduate degree is preferred. Candidates should be accomplished professionals with at least seven years of successful administrative experience, including significant management and supervisory responsibilities, in an academic library. Amherst expects its Librarian to provide leadership not only on campus but also in service to the profession, e.g. through active participation in professional organizations and consortia such as the Oberlin Group. The successful candidate will have the temperament and inclination for such leadership.

The ability to advance the College’s relationship with all constituencies, including faculty, alumni, and the Friends, is essential. Candidates should manifest strong communication, analytical, interpersonal and motivational skills; the ability to manage multiple projects concurrently; and a command of budgeting and personnel supervision. The successful candidate will evince the initiative, imagination, and political and social sophistication necessary to pursue innovation within a confident, self-reflective, progressive institution.

A complete application will include a letter of interest, a current curriculum vitae and contact information for three professional references. Interested applicants should apply to https://jobs.amherst.edu/. Inquiries are welcome and may be directed to Chuck O’Boyle at (404) 897-1687 or chuck@cvoboyle.com, who is assisting in the search. Review of applications will begin immediately and proceed until the position is filled.

Amherst College is an equal opportunity employer and encourages women, persons of color, and persons with disabilities to apply. The College is committed to enriching the diversity of its faculty, administration and staff to ensure that full participation and inclusion are an integral part of the culture of the institution.

Director of the Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library

Search Extended

The University of Virginia Library seeks a leader who will chart the future of one of the nation’s great cultural resources, the Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library. We are looking for someone who will combine vision with action, scholarship with leadership, and exceptionally sound judgment with an entrepreneurial spirit.

A passion for encouraging the use of primary materials is essential. So too is an ability to work collaboratively in an environment of constant growth and possibilities.

The Small Special Collections Library is best known for its rich collections in American history, literature, culture and has many other strengths. We seek a director who has appropriate academic credentials and demonstrated success in working with scholars and students. A grasp of the potential for technology with an appreciation of the artifact is helpful, as is curiosity, a sense of humor, and an ability to think creatively and act quickly.

Reporting to the University Librarian, the director will lead and develop a diverse staff, and will be able to work effectively across the Library and the University. He or she will be a person who welcomes ideas from faculty, students, and staff, and who can inspire and steward donors.

The Small Special Collections Library stands at an exciting moment in its history, with a new building, an experienced staff, and extraordinary collections. Our goal is to find an outstanding colleague who will take this treasured resource to new levels.

Qualifications: Advanced degree is required in either library science or a relevant academic discipline. Experience should include knowledge of or familiarity of special collections; demonstrated skills in management and leadership, including written and oral communications, project management, planning and mentoring; and an openness to uses for emerging technologies. Fundraising experience and ability are desirable.

Salary and Benefits: Competitive depending on qualifications. This position has general faculty status with excellent benefits, including 22 days of vacation and TIAA/CREF and other retirement plans.

To Apply: Review of applications will begin on 5/4/2009 and will continue until the position is filled. Applicants must apply through the University of Virginia online employment website at https://jobs.virginia.edu/ Search by position number FP 363, complete application, and attach cover letter and resume, with contact information for three current, professional references. For assistance with this process contact Al Sapienza, Director Library Human Resources at (434) 924-3081 or (434) 243-8636.

The University of Virginia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer strongly committed to achieving excellence through cultural diversity. The University actively encourages applications and nominations from members of underrepresented groups.

Cataloging Librarian – Full Time

Applications are invited for consideration for appointment to the following position:


Cataloging Librarian – Full Time

Experience Requirements:
The candidate must demonstrate personal initiative in applying relevant technologies to teaching, learning and bibliographic control. Must also be able to meet changing user needs; to learn, to critically evaluate and to troubleshoot new technologies. Must collaborate and communicate with Library administration and faculty and have research and cataloging skills needed to support faculty research and teaching initiatives. Candidate must have expertise in an online medium and have the vision to translate traditional library services into online media, including digital information and management of knowledge.

Education Requirements:
Must have MLS/MLIS degree from an ALA-accredited institution and at least 2 years of cataloging experience, preferably in an academic library; excellent interpersonal, organization, communication and presentation skills; an ability to interact and work with a diverse group of patrons and co-workers; and an ability to work both independently and in a team environment. Should be acquainted with services such as OCLC, ILLiad, SFX, MARC and metadata standards for the representation of library information in electronic format. Preference will be given to a candidate with a second subject Master’s degree or 30 additional graduate credits, and a knowledge of foreign languages.

Salary:
Negotiable

Filing Deadline:
June 19, 2009

How to Apply:
Mail two (2) copies of resume and letter of application to:

Personnel Office
Long Island University/C.W. Post Campus
720 Northern Boulevard
Brookville, NY 11548

Electronic Resources and Distance Learning Librarian – Full time

Applications are invited for consideration for appointment to the following position:

Electronic Resources and Distance Learning Librarian – Full time
(2 positions)

Experience Requirements:
The candidate must demonstrate personal initiative in applying relevant technologies to teaching, learning and instructional design. Must also be able to meet changing user needs; to learn, to critically evaluate and to troubleshoot new technologies. Must have teaching skills necessary to create and deliver a wide range of information literacy initiatives; must collaborate and communicate with Library administration and faculty and have research and instructional skills needed to support faculty research and teaching initiatives. Candidate must have expertise in an online medium and have the vision to translate traditional library services into online media, including digital information and management of knowledge.

Education Requirements:
Must have MLS/MLIS degree from an ALA-accredited institution and at least 2 years of public service experience, preferably in an academic library. Excellent interpersonal, organizational, communication and presentation skills; an ability to interact and work with a diverse group of patrons and co-workers; and an ability to work both independently and in a team environment. Candidate should be familiar with commonly used computing, web and digital multi-media technologies. They should be acquainted with library related products such as OCLC, ILLiad, SFX, MARC and metadata standards for the representation of library information in electronic format. They should know Web design principles, have experience with site development and have project management and assessment skills. Preference will be given to candidates with a second subject Master’s degree or 30 additional graduate credits and the flexibility to work some evenings and weekends.

Salary:
Negotiable

Filing Deadline:
June 19, 2009

How to Apply:
Mail two (2) copies of resume and letter of application to:

Personnel Office
Long Island University/C.W. Post Campus
720 Northern Boulevard
Brookville, NY 11548

Assistant Professor

Western Kentucky University seeks applications for the position of Assistant Professor in the Department of Library Technical Services. This is a 10-month tenure-track faculty position. Anticipated starting date is August 17, 2009.

Responsibilities include: Original and complex copy cataloging and classification of monographs and continuing resources for Kentucky Library special collections; shared responsibility for foreign language materials and authority file maintenance; participation in special cataloging projects as needed.

Requirements: MLS from an ALA-accredited program with an undergraduate degree in social sciences; skill with current and developing cataloging and metadata rules and standards, LC subject headings and classification, authority control, and MARC formats through coursework or job experience; reading knowledge of a foreign language; working knowledge of OCLC and an integrated library system (VOYAGER preferred); ability to work within a team environment. Must be able to meet the promotion and tenure criteria of the department.

For more information about our department, see our web site at: http://www.wku.edu/library/dlats/

Review of applications will begin May 1, 2009 and will continue until position is filled. Salary: $40,000. Interested candidates should submit a letter of application, resume, and contact information for three professional references to:

Deana Groves, Chair, Search Committee
Department of Library Technical Services
Western Kentucky University
1906 College Heights Blvd. #11067
Bowling Green, Kentucky, 42101-1067

Western Kentucky University is committed to the promotion of stewardship and student engagement.

All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply, including women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and disabled veterans.

Western Kentucky University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

Chemical Information Specialist/Cheminformatics Librarian

University of California, Berkeley
Chemical Information Specialist/Cheminformatics Librarian
Chemistry & Chemical Engineering Library
Hiring Range: Assistant Librarian II – Librarian III
$47,087 - $82,524, based upon qualifications
This is a three-year appointment with possibility for extension.

The University of California, Berkeley is seeking a librarian with a scientific background and degree in chemistry or a closely related discipline who is interested in developing an informatics-based (cheminformatics/bioinformatics) instructional program for students and faculty as well as serve as a liaison to a select group of interdisciplinary science and engineering research staff.

This person will be a member of the Chemistry & Chemical Engineering Library, but will also participate in the provision of reference service to the broader UC Berkeley science and engineering community as well as develop and teach relevant course-related and drop-in instructional classes. As liaison, he/she will work closely with a select group of research staff at the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBL), an affiliated organization that has contracted with The Library for information services. This person will also have collection development and public service responsibilities for this group of researchers including reference work at the LBL information service point.

UC Berkeley librarians are expected to participate in Library-wide planning and governance, to work effectively in a shared decision-making environment and to be active professionally. In order to advance in the Librarian series, the successful candidate is expected to show evidence of professional growth and contributions beyond the primary assignment.

Responsibilities
-Develop and teach educational programs related to the selection and use of information resources, in particular, cheminformatics/bioinformatics resources, for students and researchers in a multidisciplinary science and engineering environment including structural and chemical biology, life sciences, materials science, physics, biochemical engineering and biotechnology.
-Serve as a liaison to a select group of researchers connected with LBL with a broad multidisciplinary subject range including life sciences, chemical sciences, environmental sciences, physics and engineering.
-Collaborate with science and engineering librarians regarding educational programs, digital library services and collection development.
-Share responsibility for reference services including electronic reference and individual consultations.
-Maintain current awareness of newly developed databases and resources and develop innovative approaches to disseminating this information.

Qualifications

Required
-MLS from an ALA-accredited institution or equivalent degree.
-Understanding of and skill in the use and manipulation of cheminformatics/bioinformatics resources, software and search engines.
-Demonstrated aptitude for teaching and developing user-oriented documentation.
-Subject expertise in areas of chemistry, molecular biology or genomic sciences.
-Excellent interpersonal, communication, organizational and analytic skills.
-Ability to work creatively, collaborative and effectively both as a team member and independently.
-Academic background in chemistry, cheminformatics, or closely related discipline.

Preferred
-Librarian experience in a research or academic setting.
-Advanced degree in chemistry or closely related discipline.
-Experience with integrating new and emerging technologies into the delivery of information service.
-Knowledge of XML and its application in the chemical sciences.

DEADLINE: Consideration will be given to applications received by May 15, 2009.

Professional librarians at UC are academic appointees and are represented by an exclusive bargaining agent, University Council – American Federation of Teachers (UC-AFT). This position is in the bargaining unit.

Librarians are entitled to appropriate professional leave, two days per month of vacation leave, one day per month of sick leave, and all other benefits granted to non-faculty academic personnel. UC has an excellent retirement system and sponsors a variety of group health, dental, vision and life insurance plans in addition to other benefits. Relocation assistance is provided.

The Library at the University of California, Berkeley is committed to the support and encouragement of a multicultural environment and seeks candidates who can make positive and imaginative contributions in the context of ethnic and cultural diversity.

Applicants should apply in writing, including with their letter a complete statement of qualifications, a full resume of their education and relevant experience, and the names, addresses, and phone numbers of three references who are knowledgeable about their qualifications for this position.

Send applications to:
Barbara Kornstein
Academic Personnel Specialist
Library Human Resources Department
110 The Library
University of California
Berkeley, CA 94720-6000
Or FAX to 510.642.8675
OR EMAIL: librec@library.berkeley.edu

Applications received via email preferred.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer
For the complete position announcement, please visit http://www.lib.berkeley.edu/LHRD/cheminf.html

Associate Director

The Monroe County Public Library enjoys strong community support and was included in national rankings by both HAPLR and LJ indexes in the last year. The Library seeks an experienced and committed leader to join its team. The Library serves a population of approximately 130,000 in a Big Ten university town located in the beautiful rolling hills of southern Indiana. With a $7 million operating budget, 170 employees, facilities in Bloomington and Ellettsville, and a strong outreach program, the Library provides the full range of library services, plus an award-winning literacy program and five community access television channels.

The Associate Director is responsible for the Library’s public service strategy and serves as a member of the administrative team; provides leadership and support for the managers of Adult Services, Children’s Services, Circulation, Collection Services, Community Outreach, Ellettsville Branch, Facilities, and Information Services; evaluates library performance statistics and customer/staff feedback to support collaborative, data-based decision making; leads facilities improvements; and represents the Library in the community.

The successful candidate will be a results-oriented leader with a deep commitment to providing quality service to the public and working in a team environment.

The position requires an ALA MLS and seven years of progressively increasing responsibility. Salary $54,000 and up. Submit your credentials by 5 p.m. on May 2 to be included in initial review of applications. For details visit: http://www.monroe.lib.in.us/administration/jobs/job_opportunities.html.