POSITION: Chemistry Librarian
RANK: Assistant University Librarian
REPORTS TO: Chair, Marston Science Library
SALARY: Minimum Salary $42,000; Actual salary will reflect selected professional’s experience and credentials
Requisition #: 0800983
DEADLINE DATE: July 31, 2009
Please note that this posting has specific instructions for the submission of application materials - see the APPLICATION PROCESS section below for further details. Failure to submit all of the required documents as instructed may result in your application not being considered.
JOB SUMMARY:
The Marston Science Library, University of Florida Libraries, is seeking a creative and service-oriented reference and collection management librarian for the chemical sciences. The Chemistry Librarian provides reference assistance, instruction, outreach, and collection management to support programs dependent upon the chemical sciences. Primary focus is on the departments of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, and Materials Science Engineering. A key element of the assignment is the use of new technology to access and deliver information to library users. The librarian works collaboratively in group efforts and maintains close professional relationships with faculty, students and colleagues. The position is responsible for special projects such as collection reviews, monitoring UF science publications, and creation of web-based resources. The library encourages staff participation in reaching management decisions and consequently the Chemistry Librarian will serve on various committees and teams. The incumbent will pursue professional development opportunities, including research, publication, and professional association activities, to meet library-wide criteria for tenure and promotion.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Provides traditional and electronic reference services for faculty, students and staff of the University of Florida, primarily in the science and technology areas. Participates in the provision of traditional reference desk, reference chat and email reference services. Proactively assists library patrons with the use of computer workstations.
2. Participates in instruction programs using traditional classroom methods and educational technologies.
3. Participates actively in the development, selection and evaluation of web resources for subject guides and other user services.
4. Develops and maintains web-based tutorials, videos, and multimedia projects related to chemistry information sources.
5. Participates in science collection management program, specifically chemical sciences. Selects and evaluates subject-based materials and works with faculty in selecting materials to support their academic and research programs.
6. Participates in planning, policy formation and departmental decision making related to science services, collections and new technologies.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Required:
1. Masters degree in library science from an ALA accredited library school; equivalent advanced degree in library studies, information science, or science education; or an advanced degree in a scientific field involving chemistry.
2. Undergraduate degree in a scientific field involving chemistry, or experience serving a chemistry-related population.
3. Knowledge of scientific resources including chemistry-related sources such as SciFinder Scholar and CrossFire Commander.
4. Strong commitment to user-focused service.
5. Demonstrated knowledge of and enthusiasm for the integration of new technologies into the delivery of information services.
6. Proficient in the design and creation of web pages and web based materials.
7. Ability to work effectively as part of a team within a culturally diverse user community.
8. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
9. Initiative, flexibility, and the ability to adapt and work creatively in a rapidly changing environment.
10. Strong potential for meeting the requirements for tenure and promotion.
Preferred:
1. Advanced degree in chemistry or a scientific field involving chemistry.
2. Experience working in a library that serves scientists or engineers.
3. Experience with managing library collections.
4. Experience with/demonstrated enthusiasm for working with the public.
5. Experience with/demonstrated enthusiasm for instruction.
6. Familiarity with web-based instructional tools.
The University of Florida
The University of Florida is a large, land grant, public educational research institution with a faculty of approximately 4,000 and a student body of approximately 50,000. UF is Florida's largest university, the nation's fourth-largest, and traces its beginnings to a small seminary in 1853. Since 1985, UF has been a member of the Association of American Universities, the prestigious higher-education organization comprised of the top 62 public and private institutions in North America. UF is home to 16 colleges and more than 150 research centers and institutes. The University offers the Ph.D. in more than 90 fields and the Master's degree in more than 120 fields. For more information please consult the UF homepage at http://www.ufl.edu.
The University of Florida Libraries are members of the Association of Research Libraries, the Center for Research Libraries, the Research Libraries Group, and SOLINET. The library staff consists of more than 400 FTE librarians, technical/clerical staff and student assistants. For more information about the Libraries, please visit http://www.uflib.ufl.edu.
The Marston Science Library, named for Robert Q. Marston, the seventh president of the University of Florida, houses collections in agriculture, life sciences, engineering, physical sciences, mathematics and earth sciences. The Government Documents Department which includes the Map and Imagery Library is also located in MSL.
Benefits:
Twenty-six vacation days, nine paid holidays, and thirteen days sick leave annually; retirement plan options; insurance benefits; tuition fee waiver program; no state or local income tax.
Application Process:
The University of Florida is an equal opportunity employer and is strongly committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. Applicants from a broad spectrum of people, including members of ethnic minorities and disabled persons, are especially encouraged to apply. As part of the application process, applicants are invited to complete an on-line confidential and voluntary demographic self-disclosure form which can be found at: http://www.hr.ufl.edu/job/datacard.htm. This information is collected by the University of Florida's Faculty Development Office to track applicant trends and is in no way considered by the Smathers Libraries in the selection process.
Please note that due to the tenure accruing nature of this faculty position, only applicants with current permanent eligibility for employment in the United States will be considered.
Please submit application materials via e-mail. Send, as attachments (MS-Word format preferred), a cover letter detailing your interest in and qualifications for this position; a written statement regarding how technological advances and web based applications used in information sharing are changing science, particularly chemistry (250 words); your current resume and a list of three references. Include address, telephone and email information for references. Apply by July 31, 2009 (applications will be reviewed as received). Send all required application materials to Bonnie J. Smith, Smathers Libraries Human Resources Office, at: bonniesmith@ufl.edu.
Please note that candidates selected for onsite interviews will be required to give a 20 minute public presentation expanding upon their application essay.
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
Sunday, June 21, 2009
Head Access Support
POSITION: Head, Access Support
RANK: Assistant/Associate University Librarian
REPORTS TO: Associate Dean, Technology & Support Services
SALARY: Minimum Annual Salary $54,000 (inclusive of $4,000 administrative stipend); Actual salary will reflect selected professional’s experience and credentials
Requisition #: 0802118
DEADLINE DATE: August 1, 2009 – review of applications will begin 7/1/09
Please note that this posting has specific instructions for the submission of application materials - see the APPLICATION PROCESS section below for further details. Failure to submit all of the required documents as instructed may result in your application not being considered.
JOB SUMMARY:
The goal of Access Support is to provide leadership in the development, coordination and provision of services that facilitate user access to information resources. Access Support serves as the central point for distribution and clarification of policies and procedures for user access services. The unit is comprised of 8 FTE who perform lending, borrowing, document delivery, reserves, and customer service responsibilities. Access Support personnel instruct students, faculty, and staff in copyright compliance and seek copyright permissions for reserve and interlibrary loan materials.
The University of Florida Libraries seeks a skilled, organized, and service-oriented individual to head its Access Support unit. This tenure accruing faculty position has direct responsibility for coordinating circulation policies, processes, and project management for interlibrary loan, document delivery, and electronic course reserves for the libraries.
A key element of the assignment is the use of consensus building to determine/recommend consistency in policy development. The position is responsible for preparation of web-based resources, identifying best practices and trends in access services, and managing the workflow of a crucial unit whose goal is to support a large and complex research institution. The incumbent will pursue professional development opportunities, including research, publication, and
professional association activities, to meet library-wide criteria for tenure and promotion (see http://www.uflib.ufl.edu/Pers/cdh/).
RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Defines goals; establishes objectives and priorities; develops, implements, and evaluates plans, services, and programs for consistency; allocates resources and responsibilities for unit. Seeks opportunities for the Libraries to cooperate with other campus units.
· Provides leadership for the coordination and provision of circulation policies. Leads the development and implementation of policies and procedures to enhance service delivery and to comply with state, regional, and national agreements. Works with all stakeholders to manage the compilation and communication of policies via the Access Support web site.
· Develops, implements, evaluates, and reports on new services and programs.
· Provides coordination for course reserves, interlibrary loan, and copyright for on-campus and distance users; utilizes new technologies to make delivery of these services to users as efficient and seamless as possible; monitors and evaluates workflow; and, coordinates upgrades of equipment and software. Supervises 8 FTE direct reports.
· Coordinates student, staff, and faculty training in reserves, interlibrary loan, and copyright. Promotes scholarly communication.
· Prepares departmental statistical reports and is responsible for synthesizing information for projects, grants, and library use.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Required:
1. Masters degree in library science from an ALA accredited library school or equivalent.
2. Successful supervisory experience in a library.
3. Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments for self and others.
4. Strong customer service orientation.
5. Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
6. Working knowledge of OCLC, integrated library system(s), interlibrary loan and reserves applications.
7. Substantiated, extensive knowledge of loan, circulation, and academic library practices.
8. Previous successful history in project management and attention to deadlines/details in a library environment.
9. Excellent oral and written communication skills and ability to develop consensus in diverse project groups.
10. Ability to manage complex, multi-faceted projects in a team environment.
11. Demonstrated knowledge of and enthusiasm for the integration of new technologies in delivery/access services.
12. Potential for meeting the requirements for tenure and promotion in a research environment.
Preferred:
1. Experience with managing reserves, interlibrary loan, circulation, and copyright.
2. Experience in training others in best practices in access/support services.
3. Experience with ExLibris, ILLiad and Ares.
4. Familiarity with web-based content access/delivery tools.
5. Knowledge of local, state, regional, and national policy in relevant areas.
The University of Florida
The University of Florida is a large, land grant, public educational research institution with a faculty of approximately 4,000 and a student body of approximately 50,000. UF is Florida's largest university, the nation's fourth-largest, and traces its beginnings to a small seminary in 1853. Since 1985, UF has been a member of the Association of American Universities, the prestigious higher-education organization comprised of the top 62 public and private institutions in North America. UF is home to 16 colleges and more than 150 research centers and institutes. The University offers the Ph.D. in more than 90 fields and the Master's degree in more than 120 fields. For more information please consult the UF homepage at http://www.ufl.edu.
The University of Florida Libraries are members of the Association of Research Libraries, the Center for Research Libraries, the Research Libraries Group, and SOLINET. The library staff consists of more than 400 FTE librarians, technical/clerical staff and student assistants. For more information about the Libraries, please visit http://www.uflib.ufl.edu.
Access Support is a large and diverse unit within the George A. Smathers Libraries, responsible for lending, borrowing, document delivery, course reserves, and policy coordination activities. It serves as the central point for distribution and clarification of policies and procedures for user access services and copyright compliance. Access Support serves UF students, faculty, and staff as well as other libraries and institutions to provide UF owned and non-UF owned books and articles to patrons. For more information about Access Support, please visit http://www.uflib.ufl.edu/as/
Benefits:
Twenty-six vacation days, nine paid holidays, and thirteen days sick leave annually; retirement plan options; insurance benefits; tuition fee waiver program; no state or local income tax.
Application Process:
The University of Florida is an equal opportunity employer and is strongly committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. Applicants from a broad spectrum of people, including members of ethnic minorities and disabled persons, are especially encouraged to apply. As part of the application process, applicants are invited to complete an on-line confidential and voluntary demographic self-disclosure form which can be found at: http://www.hr.ufl.edu/job/datacard.htm. This information is collected by the University of Florida's Faculty Development Office to track applicant trends and is in no way considered by the Smathers Libraries in the selection process.
Please note that due to the tenure accruing nature of this faculty position, only applicants with current permanent eligibility for employment in the United States will be considered.
Please submit application materials via e-mail. Send, as attachments (MS-Word format preferred):
· Cover letter detailing your interest in and qualifications for this position;
· Essay: Resource Sharing is taking an increasingly important role in providing information to library users. Budgets are shrinking, enrollment is on the rise, and distance education is straining already taxed library services. Please share your vision of the future of Resource Sharing in this environment; (limit 250 words)
· Current resume;
· List of three references. Please include address, telephone and email information for references.
While the application deadline is August 1, 2009, applicant submissions will be reviewed beginning July 1, 2009. Send all required application materials to Bonnie J. Smith, Smathers Libraries Human Resources Office, at: bonniesmith@mail.ufl.edu.
Please note that candidates selected for onsite interviews will be required to give a public presentation.
RANK: Assistant/Associate University Librarian
REPORTS TO: Associate Dean, Technology & Support Services
SALARY: Minimum Annual Salary $54,000 (inclusive of $4,000 administrative stipend); Actual salary will reflect selected professional’s experience and credentials
Requisition #: 0802118
DEADLINE DATE: August 1, 2009 – review of applications will begin 7/1/09
Please note that this posting has specific instructions for the submission of application materials - see the APPLICATION PROCESS section below for further details. Failure to submit all of the required documents as instructed may result in your application not being considered.
JOB SUMMARY:
The goal of Access Support is to provide leadership in the development, coordination and provision of services that facilitate user access to information resources. Access Support serves as the central point for distribution and clarification of policies and procedures for user access services. The unit is comprised of 8 FTE who perform lending, borrowing, document delivery, reserves, and customer service responsibilities. Access Support personnel instruct students, faculty, and staff in copyright compliance and seek copyright permissions for reserve and interlibrary loan materials.
The University of Florida Libraries seeks a skilled, organized, and service-oriented individual to head its Access Support unit. This tenure accruing faculty position has direct responsibility for coordinating circulation policies, processes, and project management for interlibrary loan, document delivery, and electronic course reserves for the libraries.
A key element of the assignment is the use of consensus building to determine/recommend consistency in policy development. The position is responsible for preparation of web-based resources, identifying best practices and trends in access services, and managing the workflow of a crucial unit whose goal is to support a large and complex research institution. The incumbent will pursue professional development opportunities, including research, publication, and
professional association activities, to meet library-wide criteria for tenure and promotion (see http://www.uflib.ufl.edu/Pers/cdh/).
RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Defines goals; establishes objectives and priorities; develops, implements, and evaluates plans, services, and programs for consistency; allocates resources and responsibilities for unit. Seeks opportunities for the Libraries to cooperate with other campus units.
· Provides leadership for the coordination and provision of circulation policies. Leads the development and implementation of policies and procedures to enhance service delivery and to comply with state, regional, and national agreements. Works with all stakeholders to manage the compilation and communication of policies via the Access Support web site.
· Develops, implements, evaluates, and reports on new services and programs.
· Provides coordination for course reserves, interlibrary loan, and copyright for on-campus and distance users; utilizes new technologies to make delivery of these services to users as efficient and seamless as possible; monitors and evaluates workflow; and, coordinates upgrades of equipment and software. Supervises 8 FTE direct reports.
· Coordinates student, staff, and faculty training in reserves, interlibrary loan, and copyright. Promotes scholarly communication.
· Prepares departmental statistical reports and is responsible for synthesizing information for projects, grants, and library use.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Required:
1. Masters degree in library science from an ALA accredited library school or equivalent.
2. Successful supervisory experience in a library.
3. Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments for self and others.
4. Strong customer service orientation.
5. Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
6. Working knowledge of OCLC, integrated library system(s), interlibrary loan and reserves applications.
7. Substantiated, extensive knowledge of loan, circulation, and academic library practices.
8. Previous successful history in project management and attention to deadlines/details in a library environment.
9. Excellent oral and written communication skills and ability to develop consensus in diverse project groups.
10. Ability to manage complex, multi-faceted projects in a team environment.
11. Demonstrated knowledge of and enthusiasm for the integration of new technologies in delivery/access services.
12. Potential for meeting the requirements for tenure and promotion in a research environment.
Preferred:
1. Experience with managing reserves, interlibrary loan, circulation, and copyright.
2. Experience in training others in best practices in access/support services.
3. Experience with ExLibris, ILLiad and Ares.
4. Familiarity with web-based content access/delivery tools.
5. Knowledge of local, state, regional, and national policy in relevant areas.
The University of Florida
The University of Florida is a large, land grant, public educational research institution with a faculty of approximately 4,000 and a student body of approximately 50,000. UF is Florida's largest university, the nation's fourth-largest, and traces its beginnings to a small seminary in 1853. Since 1985, UF has been a member of the Association of American Universities, the prestigious higher-education organization comprised of the top 62 public and private institutions in North America. UF is home to 16 colleges and more than 150 research centers and institutes. The University offers the Ph.D. in more than 90 fields and the Master's degree in more than 120 fields. For more information please consult the UF homepage at http://www.ufl.edu.
The University of Florida Libraries are members of the Association of Research Libraries, the Center for Research Libraries, the Research Libraries Group, and SOLINET. The library staff consists of more than 400 FTE librarians, technical/clerical staff and student assistants. For more information about the Libraries, please visit http://www.uflib.ufl.edu.
Access Support is a large and diverse unit within the George A. Smathers Libraries, responsible for lending, borrowing, document delivery, course reserves, and policy coordination activities. It serves as the central point for distribution and clarification of policies and procedures for user access services and copyright compliance. Access Support serves UF students, faculty, and staff as well as other libraries and institutions to provide UF owned and non-UF owned books and articles to patrons. For more information about Access Support, please visit http://www.uflib.ufl.edu/as/
Benefits:
Twenty-six vacation days, nine paid holidays, and thirteen days sick leave annually; retirement plan options; insurance benefits; tuition fee waiver program; no state or local income tax.
Application Process:
The University of Florida is an equal opportunity employer and is strongly committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. Applicants from a broad spectrum of people, including members of ethnic minorities and disabled persons, are especially encouraged to apply. As part of the application process, applicants are invited to complete an on-line confidential and voluntary demographic self-disclosure form which can be found at: http://www.hr.ufl.edu/job/datacard.htm. This information is collected by the University of Florida's Faculty Development Office to track applicant trends and is in no way considered by the Smathers Libraries in the selection process.
Please note that due to the tenure accruing nature of this faculty position, only applicants with current permanent eligibility for employment in the United States will be considered.
Please submit application materials via e-mail. Send, as attachments (MS-Word format preferred):
· Cover letter detailing your interest in and qualifications for this position;
· Essay: Resource Sharing is taking an increasingly important role in providing information to library users. Budgets are shrinking, enrollment is on the rise, and distance education is straining already taxed library services. Please share your vision of the future of Resource Sharing in this environment; (limit 250 words)
· Current resume;
· List of three references. Please include address, telephone and email information for references.
While the application deadline is August 1, 2009, applicant submissions will be reviewed beginning July 1, 2009. Send all required application materials to Bonnie J. Smith, Smathers Libraries Human Resources Office, at: bonniesmith@mail.ufl.edu.
Please note that candidates selected for onsite interviews will be required to give a public presentation.
Information Resources Program Coordinator (Librarian)
The University of Texas at Arlington
Information Resources Program Coordinator (Librarian)
09-05-21-01-0100
Monthly salary: $4583 negotiable depending on qualifications.
Purpose of position: The Coordinator provides leadership in administering a materials budget to anticipate and meet the needs of the University community. This budget is over 5,000,000 U.S. dollars. Works closely with other program areas and branch libraries to coordinate shared activities.
Essential functions: Within the context of the Library organization and in consultation with other program areas, the incumbent plans for the continued growth and development of the Information Resources program. The Coordinator works with the Library administrators and other program coordinators to develop long range and strategic directions and initiatives. Develops the specific long range and operational goals related to Information Resources. Develops and implements mechanisms to assess progress toward goal and unit effectiveness. Develops budget proposals in relation to the Program goals and makes resource allocation decisions within the resources assigned. Monitors resource use and ensures compliance with appropriate fiscal and other regulations. Determines staffing needs and deployment including the need for staff increases or re-allocations, training and staff development, individual goal and performance expectations. Provides regular feedback on performance and conducts annual performance management reviews and makes recommendations for salary adjustments as appropriate. Plans and carries out a variety of statistical evaluations, surveys, and collection management programs for short and long-range needs and prepares narrative and statistical reports based on these evaluations with recommendations. Receives academic department accreditation and new program inquiries, gathers data, and completes forms or reports; represents the University Library on the Undergraduate Curriculum Committee. Monitors national and international trends and developments relevant to acquisitions, intellectual property rights, licensing, preservation and digital resources and provides initiative in supporting open access efforts and scholarly communication changes. Responds to the needs of the Program's primary customers, both internal and external. Participates in professional associations, workshops, conferences, and meetings; contributes to the advancement of the profession and the status of the UT Arlington Library. Other functions as assigned.
Required qualifications: American Library Association accredited Master's degree. Extensive and increasingly responsible and varied post-MLS professional experience in research academic libraries. Minimum of 5 years work experience in the administration of at least 2 of the following areas: acquisitions, collection management, preservation, or serials and electronic resources. Minimum of 3 years supervisory experience. Evidence of excellent oral and written communication skills. Demonstrated successful leadership and the ability to work productively with a wide range of individuals and groups. Able to articulate a well-developed vision for the future of collections, both print and electronic, in an academic library. Applicants must include in their online resume the following information: 1) Employment history: name of company, period employed (from month/year to month/year), job title, summary of job duties and 2) Education: school name, degree type, major, graduated or not, and hours completed if not graduated.
Preferred qualifications: Proficiency in assessment techniques. Experience in the selection and evaluation of digital resources, including license negotiations, approval plans and financial management. Thorough understanding of the current issues in scholarly communication including copyright, open access, and intellectual property. Experience implementing electronic resource management systems (ERM). Second advanced degree in a related field such as Information Systems, Higher Education, or Business, with emphasis in Management, Finance, or Accounting. Excellent computer skills.
Working conditions: May work around standard office conditions. Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation. Professional development, conferences, and training may require travel and/or overnight accommodations. May occasionally work weekends or evenings. Security sensitive position; criminal background check conducted.
Applicants MUST apply online at www.uta.edu/jobs. If you need to use a computer with Internet access, you can come to our office at 140 West Mitchell Street, B200, Arlington, TX 76019 (Monday-Friday, 8AM to 4PM). For questions and assistance, call 817-272-3461. This job may close at any time. UTA is an EO/AA employer.
Information Resources Program Coordinator (Librarian)
09-05-21-01-0100
Monthly salary: $4583 negotiable depending on qualifications.
Purpose of position: The Coordinator provides leadership in administering a materials budget to anticipate and meet the needs of the University community. This budget is over 5,000,000 U.S. dollars. Works closely with other program areas and branch libraries to coordinate shared activities.
Essential functions: Within the context of the Library organization and in consultation with other program areas, the incumbent plans for the continued growth and development of the Information Resources program. The Coordinator works with the Library administrators and other program coordinators to develop long range and strategic directions and initiatives. Develops the specific long range and operational goals related to Information Resources. Develops and implements mechanisms to assess progress toward goal and unit effectiveness. Develops budget proposals in relation to the Program goals and makes resource allocation decisions within the resources assigned. Monitors resource use and ensures compliance with appropriate fiscal and other regulations. Determines staffing needs and deployment including the need for staff increases or re-allocations, training and staff development, individual goal and performance expectations. Provides regular feedback on performance and conducts annual performance management reviews and makes recommendations for salary adjustments as appropriate. Plans and carries out a variety of statistical evaluations, surveys, and collection management programs for short and long-range needs and prepares narrative and statistical reports based on these evaluations with recommendations. Receives academic department accreditation and new program inquiries, gathers data, and completes forms or reports; represents the University Library on the Undergraduate Curriculum Committee. Monitors national and international trends and developments relevant to acquisitions, intellectual property rights, licensing, preservation and digital resources and provides initiative in supporting open access efforts and scholarly communication changes. Responds to the needs of the Program's primary customers, both internal and external. Participates in professional associations, workshops, conferences, and meetings; contributes to the advancement of the profession and the status of the UT Arlington Library. Other functions as assigned.
Required qualifications: American Library Association accredited Master's degree. Extensive and increasingly responsible and varied post-MLS professional experience in research academic libraries. Minimum of 5 years work experience in the administration of at least 2 of the following areas: acquisitions, collection management, preservation, or serials and electronic resources. Minimum of 3 years supervisory experience. Evidence of excellent oral and written communication skills. Demonstrated successful leadership and the ability to work productively with a wide range of individuals and groups. Able to articulate a well-developed vision for the future of collections, both print and electronic, in an academic library. Applicants must include in their online resume the following information: 1) Employment history: name of company, period employed (from month/year to month/year), job title, summary of job duties and 2) Education: school name, degree type, major, graduated or not, and hours completed if not graduated.
Preferred qualifications: Proficiency in assessment techniques. Experience in the selection and evaluation of digital resources, including license negotiations, approval plans and financial management. Thorough understanding of the current issues in scholarly communication including copyright, open access, and intellectual property. Experience implementing electronic resource management systems (ERM). Second advanced degree in a related field such as Information Systems, Higher Education, or Business, with emphasis in Management, Finance, or Accounting. Excellent computer skills.
Working conditions: May work around standard office conditions. Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation. Professional development, conferences, and training may require travel and/or overnight accommodations. May occasionally work weekends or evenings. Security sensitive position; criminal background check conducted.
Applicants MUST apply online at www.uta.edu/jobs. If you need to use a computer with Internet access, you can come to our office at 140 West Mitchell Street, B200, Arlington, TX 76019 (Monday-Friday, 8AM to 4PM). For questions and assistance, call 817-272-3461. This job may close at any time. UTA is an EO/AA employer.
Assistant Librarian
Grand Valley State University Libraries invite applications for a full-time tenure-track Assistant Librarian to serve as the Government Documents Librarian and liaison to the Departments of Geology, Political Science and International Relations. Serves as the primary link between the Federal Depository Library program and the University Libraries. Duties will include providing virtual and traditional reference assistance, library instruction, and performing collection development. This position will be located at the Zumberge Library on GVSU's campus in Allendale, MI and will require some evening and weekend hours.
Requirements: Master of Library Science degree from an ALA accredited institution; exceptional interpersonal and communication skills; ability to work in a team environment; strong commitment to public service.
Desired qualifications: experience working with government documents; background or experience working with the social sciences; experience providing reference and instruction in an academic library setting; experience with collection development. The successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to student success, and an understanding of the GVSU campus mission, the potential to fulfill the requirements for promotion and tenure, and the ability to work in a team-based organization.
Salary/Benefits: Salary commensurate with experience; benefits include health and life insurance. Review of applications will begin June 15, 2009 and continue until the position is filled; recent library school graduates and those from under-represented groups are encouraged to apply.
To apply online, go to www.gvsujobs.org and attach a cover letter, list of references and resume and/or CV. If you need assistance or have questions, call Human Resources at 616-331-2215. Grand Valley State University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity institution.
Grand Valley State University is a public four-year comprehensive university located in west Michigan with campuses in Allendale, Grand Rapids and Holland, plus centers in Muskegon and Traverse City. The university attracts more than 22,000 students with high quality programs and state-of-the-art facilities. Grand Rapids is a metropolitan area with a population of over one million, rich in cultural amenities and in easy driving distance of superb summer and winter recreational venues.
Requirements: Master of Library Science degree from an ALA accredited institution; exceptional interpersonal and communication skills; ability to work in a team environment; strong commitment to public service.
Desired qualifications: experience working with government documents; background or experience working with the social sciences; experience providing reference and instruction in an academic library setting; experience with collection development. The successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to student success, and an understanding of the GVSU campus mission, the potential to fulfill the requirements for promotion and tenure, and the ability to work in a team-based organization.
Salary/Benefits: Salary commensurate with experience; benefits include health and life insurance. Review of applications will begin June 15, 2009 and continue until the position is filled; recent library school graduates and those from under-represented groups are encouraged to apply.
To apply online, go to www.gvsujobs.org and attach a cover letter, list of references and resume and/or CV. If you need assistance or have questions, call Human Resources at 616-331-2215. Grand Valley State University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity institution.
Grand Valley State University is a public four-year comprehensive university located in west Michigan with campuses in Allendale, Grand Rapids and Holland, plus centers in Muskegon and Traverse City. The university attracts more than 22,000 students with high quality programs and state-of-the-art facilities. Grand Rapids is a metropolitan area with a population of over one million, rich in cultural amenities and in easy driving distance of superb summer and winter recreational venues.
Saturday, June 13, 2009
Libary Education Positions
LIBRARY EDUCATION POSITIONS AT THE UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA
The School of Library & Information Studies, College of Communication & Information Sciences, The University of Alabama, invites applications and nominations for instructor for a three-year renewable contract, beginning as early as August 2009. Successful candidates will be prepared to teach six courses per year (including summer), to advise graduate students, and to participate in the life of the school. Instructors are welcome, but not obligated, to have a research/publication agenda. All faculty members provide online, on-campus, and off-site face-to-face instruction. Instructors must have 18 semester hours beyond the Master's degree; substantial progress toward a doctorate is desirable. Instructors will be eligible to apply for tenure leading positions as they become available and as individual qualifications match departmental needs.
Preference will be given to applicants with interests in one or more of the following areas:
~ Information & reference services, including bibliography, digital reference, assessment, and the evaluation of reference and information services;
~ Organization of information including cataloging, metadata, and subject analysis;
~ Academic librarianship, including management, administrative services, and higher education policy and planning. Work history in a library or another information environment, teaching, research assistance, and other related experiences are desirable.
The School, with 14 faculty members, offers an ALA-accredited Master's program, an MFA program in the book arts, and doctoral courses that contribute to a multidisciplinary doctorate in communication and information sciences. An undergraduate course sequence in information studies is also offered. The School is selective in admissions for all program options and the MLIS program ranks among the top 25 programs in North America.
School of Library & Information Studies faculty members engage in a broad range of scholarship, research, and creative endeavor. Recent output includes scholarly articles, award-winning books, a film based on a scholarly publication, and a US patent for software applications related to digital libraries. The Book Arts program has established significant ties with book artists in Cuba, with whom there is an ongoing collaboration. The School has an active and generous alumni association with which faculty and students interact regularly.
Tuscaloosa is centrally located in the Southeast, and is convenient to Atlanta, Birmingham, Mobile and the Gulf Coast, New Orleans, Memphis, Nashville, and Chattanooga. The area offers outdoor activities year-round, a vibrant arts community, the cultural benefits of a major university, and services befitting a larger community. Living is good in Tuscaloosa, AL.
Applications (a letter and c.v. including the names and contact information for three references) should be addressed to Elizabeth Aversa, Director, School of Library & Information Studies, The University of Alabama, Box 870252, Tuscaloosa, AL 35487-0252. APPLICANTS MUST ALSO APPLY ONLINE AT https://facultyjobs.ua.edu
Applications will be reviewed beginning June 15, 2009 and will be accepted until the position is filled. The University of Alabama is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
Elizabeth Aversa
Director & Professor
School of Library & Information Studies
The University of Alabama
Box 870252, Tuscaloosa, AL 35487-0252
Telephone 205-348-4610
Fax 205-348-3746
The School of Library & Information Studies, College of Communication & Information Sciences, The University of Alabama, invites applications and nominations for instructor for a three-year renewable contract, beginning as early as August 2009. Successful candidates will be prepared to teach six courses per year (including summer), to advise graduate students, and to participate in the life of the school. Instructors are welcome, but not obligated, to have a research/publication agenda. All faculty members provide online, on-campus, and off-site face-to-face instruction. Instructors must have 18 semester hours beyond the Master's degree; substantial progress toward a doctorate is desirable. Instructors will be eligible to apply for tenure leading positions as they become available and as individual qualifications match departmental needs.
Preference will be given to applicants with interests in one or more of the following areas:
~ Information & reference services, including bibliography, digital reference, assessment, and the evaluation of reference and information services;
~ Organization of information including cataloging, metadata, and subject analysis;
~ Academic librarianship, including management, administrative services, and higher education policy and planning. Work history in a library or another information environment, teaching, research assistance, and other related experiences are desirable.
The School, with 14 faculty members, offers an ALA-accredited Master's program, an MFA program in the book arts, and doctoral courses that contribute to a multidisciplinary doctorate in communication and information sciences. An undergraduate course sequence in information studies is also offered. The School is selective in admissions for all program options and the MLIS program ranks among the top 25 programs in North America.
School of Library & Information Studies faculty members engage in a broad range of scholarship, research, and creative endeavor. Recent output includes scholarly articles, award-winning books, a film based on a scholarly publication, and a US patent for software applications related to digital libraries. The Book Arts program has established significant ties with book artists in Cuba, with whom there is an ongoing collaboration. The School has an active and generous alumni association with which faculty and students interact regularly.
Tuscaloosa is centrally located in the Southeast, and is convenient to Atlanta, Birmingham, Mobile and the Gulf Coast, New Orleans, Memphis, Nashville, and Chattanooga. The area offers outdoor activities year-round, a vibrant arts community, the cultural benefits of a major university, and services befitting a larger community. Living is good in Tuscaloosa, AL.
Applications (a letter and c.v. including the names and contact information for three references) should be addressed to Elizabeth Aversa, Director, School of Library & Information Studies, The University of Alabama, Box 870252, Tuscaloosa, AL 35487-0252. APPLICANTS MUST ALSO APPLY ONLINE AT https://facultyjobs.ua.edu
Applications will be reviewed beginning June 15, 2009 and will be accepted until the position is filled. The University of Alabama is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
Elizabeth Aversa
Director & Professor
School of Library & Information Studies
The University of Alabama
Box 870252, Tuscaloosa, AL 35487-0252
Telephone 205-348-4610
Fax 205-348-3746
Humanities and Social Sciences Librarian
Portland State University Library
Humanities and Social Sciences Librarian
General Description: The Humanities and Social Sciences Librarian provides reference and information services for the University’s students and faculty as well as members of the general public, participates in a dynamic instructional program, consults and collaborates with scholars in specific academic units, including classroom and online instruction, and possibly for-credit courses, and selects information resources to support the instructional and research needs of a diverse institution. Some evening and weekend reference duty and/or instruction is required. Portland State expects its tenured faculty to contribute to faculty governance activities within the Library and the University, engage in community and professional service, and pursue an active publication and research agenda, seeking grants as appropriate. This full-time, 12-month, tenure-track faculty position reports to the Assistant University Librarian for Public Services.
Required Qualifications
ALA-accredited MLS; two years of full-time professional post-MLS experience in an academic library setting; evidence of professional service and scholarship; effective communications and collaborative skills; experience with library systems and Internet applications; collection development experience; experience using digital and Web technologies in the delivery of library services; experience integrating information literacy concepts into teaching; experience developing reference and instruction services; must be able to successfully complete a criminal background check and provide transcripts.
Deadlines: Review of applications June 1, 2009. Open until finalists identified.
Online ad: Please see the full posting at http://www.pdx.edu/sites/www.pdx.edu.hr/files/media_assets/job_posting/job_postings_lib_011.pdf .
To Apply: Send cover letter (address how your knowledge and experiences meet qualifications); resume; and names, address, phone numbers, and e-mail addresses of four references to: Anne Keech, Search Coordinator, keecha@pdx.edu . Applications not containing all requested documents will not be considered. Electronic application materials are strongly preferred (Word or.pdf documents).
PSU is an AA/EO institution and, in keeping with the President's diversity initiative, welcomes applications from diverse candidates and candidates who support diversity.
Humanities and Social Sciences Librarian
General Description: The Humanities and Social Sciences Librarian provides reference and information services for the University’s students and faculty as well as members of the general public, participates in a dynamic instructional program, consults and collaborates with scholars in specific academic units, including classroom and online instruction, and possibly for-credit courses, and selects information resources to support the instructional and research needs of a diverse institution. Some evening and weekend reference duty and/or instruction is required. Portland State expects its tenured faculty to contribute to faculty governance activities within the Library and the University, engage in community and professional service, and pursue an active publication and research agenda, seeking grants as appropriate. This full-time, 12-month, tenure-track faculty position reports to the Assistant University Librarian for Public Services.
Required Qualifications
ALA-accredited MLS; two years of full-time professional post-MLS experience in an academic library setting; evidence of professional service and scholarship; effective communications and collaborative skills; experience with library systems and Internet applications; collection development experience; experience using digital and Web technologies in the delivery of library services; experience integrating information literacy concepts into teaching; experience developing reference and instruction services; must be able to successfully complete a criminal background check and provide transcripts.
Deadlines: Review of applications June 1, 2009. Open until finalists identified.
Online ad: Please see the full posting at http://www.pdx.edu/sites/www.pdx.edu.hr/files/media_assets/job_posting/job_postings_lib_011.pdf .
To Apply: Send cover letter (address how your knowledge and experiences meet qualifications); resume; and names, address, phone numbers, and e-mail addresses of four references to: Anne Keech, Search Coordinator, keecha@pdx.edu . Applications not containing all requested documents will not be considered. Electronic application materials are strongly preferred (Word or.pdf documents).
PSU is an AA/EO institution and, in keeping with the President's diversity initiative, welcomes applications from diverse candidates and candidates who support diversity.
Wednesday, June 3, 2009
Instruction and Reference Services Librarian
Mount Saint Mary College seeks a creative, energetic, and self-motivated librarian to advance instruction and reference services at Curtin Memorial Library. Reporting to the library director, the Instruction and Reference Services Librarian is a campus and library leader in all aspects of information literacy instruction. Has primary responsibility for the library’s information literacy program, including course-related instruction in general education and discipline-based courses, student and faculty workshops, online tutorials, and research consultations. Designs and manages in-person and electronic reference service, including a new information commons. Develops and maintains web pages that support instruction and reference. Works closely with classroom faculty to promote instruction and reference service. Responsible for developing student learning outcomes and for assessing both instruction and reference. Supervises the curriculum library and its staff. Supervises part-time reference librarians. Works with campus offices outside the library to integrate information literacy into the college curriculum. Develops the reference collection and participates in collection development in assigned subject areas. Is expected to be professionally active and active in college service.
Required Qualifications
· A master’s degree in library/information science from an ALA-accredited program
· A minimum of two years of teaching experience, preferably in a college library.
· A minimum of two years of recent academic reference experience.
· A commitment to the goals of information literacy, a genuine enthusiasm for teaching, and demonstrated teaching ability.
· The ability to design and manage responsive reference services in an information commons environment.
· Excellent written and oral communication skills. A “people person,” able to establish a quick rapport with students and faculty.
· Familiarity with emerging technologies and trends in higher education.
· Commitment to continuous improvement, best practices, and innovation in library services.
· Flexibility in covering reference desk and instruction schedules.
· Ability to meet performance guidelines established for library faculty.
· Ability to work independently and collaboratively with librarians and support staff.
Preferred Qualifications
· Experience in coordinating library instruction programs.
· Experience in integrating information literacy into a general education program.
· Experience in assessing information literacy learning outcomes.
· Library liaison experience.
· Experience in creating or maintaining web site content.
Appointment
This is a 12-month, tenure-track position. Strong benefits package including four weeks vacation and tuition benefits. Salary commensurate with experience.
Curtin Memorial Library at Mount Saint Mary College
Curtin Memorial Library is a learning-centered organization of five librarians and eight support staff whose focus is connecting students and faculty with information and ideas. Teaching and personal service are central to the library mission. Mount Saint Mary College is an independent, co-educational, comprehensive liberal arts institution located in the scenic Hudson River Valley, about 60 miles north of New York City. The college enrolls approximately 2,600 full- and part-time undergraduate and graduate students. Mount Saint Mary College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and is committed to a diverse campus community.
Application
Required Qualifications
· A master’s degree in library/information science from an ALA-accredited program
· A minimum of two years of teaching experience, preferably in a college library.
· A minimum of two years of recent academic reference experience.
· A commitment to the goals of information literacy, a genuine enthusiasm for teaching, and demonstrated teaching ability.
· The ability to design and manage responsive reference services in an information commons environment.
· Excellent written and oral communication skills. A “people person,” able to establish a quick rapport with students and faculty.
· Familiarity with emerging technologies and trends in higher education.
· Commitment to continuous improvement, best practices, and innovation in library services.
· Flexibility in covering reference desk and instruction schedules.
· Ability to meet performance guidelines established for library faculty.
· Ability to work independently and collaboratively with librarians and support staff.
Preferred Qualifications
· Experience in coordinating library instruction programs.
· Experience in integrating information literacy into a general education program.
· Experience in assessing information literacy learning outcomes.
· Library liaison experience.
· Experience in creating or maintaining web site content.
Appointment
This is a 12-month, tenure-track position. Strong benefits package including four weeks vacation and tuition benefits. Salary commensurate with experience.
Curtin Memorial Library at Mount Saint Mary College
Curtin Memorial Library is a learning-centered organization of five librarians and eight support staff whose focus is connecting students and faculty with information and ideas. Teaching and personal service are central to the library mission. Mount Saint Mary College is an independent, co-educational, comprehensive liberal arts institution located in the scenic Hudson River Valley, about 60 miles north of New York City. The college enrolls approximately 2,600 full- and part-time undergraduate and graduate students. Mount Saint Mary College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and is committed to a diverse campus community.
Application
Submit a letter of application, a resume or curriculum vitae, and the names and contact information for at least three professional references, along with the following:
- A brief description of the information literacy sessions taught over the past two years
- A few samples of instructional materials prepared (e.g., hand-outs, assignments, user guides, web pages, etc.)
- Sample assessments of instruction or reference (if available)
Send these materials to:
Barbara Whitney Petruzzelli
Library Director
Curtin Memorial Library
Mount Saint Mary College
330 Powell Avenue
Newburgh, NY 12550
845/569-3601
petruzze@msmc.edu
Review begins immediately and will continue until position is filled.
Candidates selected for an on-campus interview will be expected to make a 15-minute presentation to the search committee and library staff members on a research database, another electronic research tool, or an information literacy concept.
Librarian I Vacanies
Come and soak up the sun in Virginia Beach and grow with us! Virginia Beach Public Library seeks innovative, energetic and creative professionals with a commitment to enriching the life of our community and creating a climate of lifelong learning to join our public and technical teams.
The Virginia Beach Public Library System provides free access to accurate and current information and materials to all individuals, and promotes reading as a critical life skill. It supports the educational and leisure needs of citizens with a system of area libraries and services consisting of a Central Library located in an upscale and popular “town center” and 8 neighborhood branches, a bookmobile, public law library and special services for the blind and visually handicapped. The City of Virginia Beach, with a population of 430,000, is located on the Atlantic Ocean in Southeast Virginia and has recently been rated as the sixth best big city in the United States and as one of the top ten healthiest places to live in the United States. The City of Virginia Beach offers a wide range of benefits including paid retirement, health, life, disability and long term care insurances, annual and sick leave, etc. The following positions are currently open in the Virginia Beach Public Library Department.
Librarian I Reference and Information Services
Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library (2 vacancies)
Salary Range: $39,446 - $59,169
Minimum Qualifications: Requires a Master of Library Science from an American Library Association accredited college or university or Virginia State Library Certification. This is an entry level position with opportunity for career progression. Work in a team oriented and collaborative environment , which provides advanced reference and information services to library customers through reference interviews, the research process and techniques using print, non print, electronic and Internet resources; promotes and markets the library’s collection and services through bibliographic instruction, tours, displays, programs and other activities. Additional duties may be assigned to ensure the day-to-day work flow of the agency.
Librarian I Youth and Family Services
Serves multiple locations (1 vacancy)
Salary Range: $39,446 - $59,169
Minimum Qualifications: Requires a Master of Library Science from an American Library Association accredited college or university or Virginia State Library Certification with an emphasis on Teen services. This is an entry level position with opportunity for career progression. Work in a team oriented and collaborative environment, providing quality services for all Virginia Beach citizens aged 0-18, with an emphasis on Teen services. These services include, but are not limited to: presenting storytimes and special programming for children, teen program planning, providing reader’s advisory, reference and information services to children and teens, assisting with the system Winter and Summer Reading Programs, supervising the teen advisory groups, providing training for staff in youth services and assessing and coordinating teen services for the Virginia Beach Public Library system. Additional duties may be assigned to ensure the standardization of Youth and Family services programs across the system.
Librarian I – Collection Development Librarian
Collection Management (1 vacancy)
Salary Range: $39,446 - $59,169
Minimum Qualifications:
Requires a Master of Library Science from an American Library Association accredited college or university or Virginia State Library Certification. This is an entry level position with opportunity for career progression. The Collection Management Division provides centralized selection for all library agencies. Along with three other Collection Development Librarians, this position analyzes data to determine collection needs, selects materials; recommends budget allocations and monitors expenditures; responds to requests for materials from staff and customers; recommends collection policy and guidelines and serves on the departmental Collection Management Team. The emphasis for this position is reference, electronic resources, DVD’s and Dewey 100’s and 300’s.
The Virginia Beach Public Library Department will consider an applicant within 6 months of obtaining a Masters in Library Science (MLS/MLIS). If selected, the candidate will be expected to complete this degree within 6 months of their hire date as a condition of employment. To obtain more information and to apply on-line visit our website at www.vbgov.com/careers . The deadline for applying is Friday, June 19, 2009. Virginia Beach is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity, and the diversity of its workforce.
The Virginia Beach Public Library System provides free access to accurate and current information and materials to all individuals, and promotes reading as a critical life skill. It supports the educational and leisure needs of citizens with a system of area libraries and services consisting of a Central Library located in an upscale and popular “town center” and 8 neighborhood branches, a bookmobile, public law library and special services for the blind and visually handicapped. The City of Virginia Beach, with a population of 430,000, is located on the Atlantic Ocean in Southeast Virginia and has recently been rated as the sixth best big city in the United States and as one of the top ten healthiest places to live in the United States. The City of Virginia Beach offers a wide range of benefits including paid retirement, health, life, disability and long term care insurances, annual and sick leave, etc. The following positions are currently open in the Virginia Beach Public Library Department.
Librarian I Reference and Information Services
Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library (2 vacancies)
Salary Range: $39,446 - $59,169
Minimum Qualifications: Requires a Master of Library Science from an American Library Association accredited college or university or Virginia State Library Certification. This is an entry level position with opportunity for career progression. Work in a team oriented and collaborative environment , which provides advanced reference and information services to library customers through reference interviews, the research process and techniques using print, non print, electronic and Internet resources; promotes and markets the library’s collection and services through bibliographic instruction, tours, displays, programs and other activities. Additional duties may be assigned to ensure the day-to-day work flow of the agency.
Librarian I Youth and Family Services
Serves multiple locations (1 vacancy)
Salary Range: $39,446 - $59,169
Minimum Qualifications: Requires a Master of Library Science from an American Library Association accredited college or university or Virginia State Library Certification with an emphasis on Teen services. This is an entry level position with opportunity for career progression. Work in a team oriented and collaborative environment, providing quality services for all Virginia Beach citizens aged 0-18, with an emphasis on Teen services. These services include, but are not limited to: presenting storytimes and special programming for children, teen program planning, providing reader’s advisory, reference and information services to children and teens, assisting with the system Winter and Summer Reading Programs, supervising the teen advisory groups, providing training for staff in youth services and assessing and coordinating teen services for the Virginia Beach Public Library system. Additional duties may be assigned to ensure the standardization of Youth and Family services programs across the system.
Librarian I – Collection Development Librarian
Collection Management (1 vacancy)
Salary Range: $39,446 - $59,169
Minimum Qualifications:
Requires a Master of Library Science from an American Library Association accredited college or university or Virginia State Library Certification. This is an entry level position with opportunity for career progression. The Collection Management Division provides centralized selection for all library agencies. Along with three other Collection Development Librarians, this position analyzes data to determine collection needs, selects materials; recommends budget allocations and monitors expenditures; responds to requests for materials from staff and customers; recommends collection policy and guidelines and serves on the departmental Collection Management Team. The emphasis for this position is reference, electronic resources, DVD’s and Dewey 100’s and 300’s.
The Virginia Beach Public Library Department will consider an applicant within 6 months of obtaining a Masters in Library Science (MLS/MLIS). If selected, the candidate will be expected to complete this degree within 6 months of their hire date as a condition of employment. To obtain more information and to apply on-line visit our website at www.vbgov.com/careers . The deadline for applying is Friday, June 19, 2009. Virginia Beach is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity, and the diversity of its workforce.
Library Director, Tompkins County Public Library, Ithaca, NY
Library Director IV
Ithaca, New York
Contact: Stephen Estes, Deputy Commissioner of Personnel
Tompkins County Personnel
125 E. Court St.
Ithaca, NY 14850
607‐274‐5527
sestes@tompkins-co.org
POSITION:
Library Director, Tompkins County Public Library, Ithaca, NY.
LOCATION:
Ithaca, NY, the county seat of Tompkins County, is situated picturesquely in the heart of the
Finger Lakes region at the southern end of Cayuga Lake, the region’s largest lake. Tompkins County is a mix of city and country, rural, urban and suburban. The presence of Cornell University, Ithaca College and Tompkins Cortland Community College results in a highly educated, informed and mobile user segment of the population. The diverse population represents many groups and viewpoints. http://www.tcad.org/ithaca/ithaca.php
DESCRIPTION:
Tompkins County Public Library (TCPL) serves the greater Ithaca area and coordinates services with five independently chartered Tompkins County libraries in Dryden, Groton, Lansing, Newfield and Trumansburg. TCPL is also the Central Library for the Finger Lakes Library System serving 33 member libraries in the counties of Cayuga, Cortland, Tioga, Tompkins and Seneca.
The ideal candidate must possess strong leadership, communication and budgeting skills to
guide a medium-sized library with a $3.4M budget, a staff of approximately 50 employees, an annual circulation of 835,000 items serving a county population of over 100,000, and a system population of over 310,000. The candidate must be able to provide vision and inspiration for the library community and demonstrate the capacity to provide successful collaborations with educational institutions, nonprofit organizations, local agencies, area businesses and community interests in the face of changing economic, social, and technological challenges into the next decade. http://www.tcpl.org
QUALIFICATIONS:
Graduation from an ALA Accredited school or program with a graduate degree in library or
information studies AND possession of, or eligibility for, a New York State Public Librarian’s Professional Certificate AND eight years of satisfactory professional library experience in a library of recognized standing, two years of which must have been in an administrative capacity.
COMPENSATION:
The salary shall be commensurate with experience in the range of $85,389 to $92,770 and
includes an attractive benefits package.
TO APPLY:
The Tompkins County Public Library Director is a competitive class civil service position.
Applicants must meet the civil service requirements. Please submit the Tompkins County application for employment, a cover letter and curriculum vitae illuminating qualifying knowledge, experience, and abilities to Stephen Estes, Deputy Commissioner, Tompkins County Personnel Department, 125 E. Court
St., Ithaca, NY 14850, 607-274-5562, http://www.tompkins-co.org/personnel/
email: sestes@tompkins-co.org.
DEADLINE:
Applications accepted until 06/30/2009. Position to be filled by October 2009.
Ithaca, New York
Contact: Stephen Estes, Deputy Commissioner of Personnel
Tompkins County Personnel
125 E. Court St.
Ithaca, NY 14850
607‐274‐5527
sestes@tompkins-co.org
POSITION:
Library Director, Tompkins County Public Library, Ithaca, NY.
LOCATION:
Ithaca, NY, the county seat of Tompkins County, is situated picturesquely in the heart of the
Finger Lakes region at the southern end of Cayuga Lake, the region’s largest lake. Tompkins County is a mix of city and country, rural, urban and suburban. The presence of Cornell University, Ithaca College and Tompkins Cortland Community College results in a highly educated, informed and mobile user segment of the population. The diverse population represents many groups and viewpoints. http://www.tcad.org/ithaca/ithaca.php
DESCRIPTION:
Tompkins County Public Library (TCPL) serves the greater Ithaca area and coordinates services with five independently chartered Tompkins County libraries in Dryden, Groton, Lansing, Newfield and Trumansburg. TCPL is also the Central Library for the Finger Lakes Library System serving 33 member libraries in the counties of Cayuga, Cortland, Tioga, Tompkins and Seneca.
The ideal candidate must possess strong leadership, communication and budgeting skills to
guide a medium-sized library with a $3.4M budget, a staff of approximately 50 employees, an annual circulation of 835,000 items serving a county population of over 100,000, and a system population of over 310,000. The candidate must be able to provide vision and inspiration for the library community and demonstrate the capacity to provide successful collaborations with educational institutions, nonprofit organizations, local agencies, area businesses and community interests in the face of changing economic, social, and technological challenges into the next decade. http://www.tcpl.org
QUALIFICATIONS:
Graduation from an ALA Accredited school or program with a graduate degree in library or
information studies AND possession of, or eligibility for, a New York State Public Librarian’s Professional Certificate AND eight years of satisfactory professional library experience in a library of recognized standing, two years of which must have been in an administrative capacity.
COMPENSATION:
The salary shall be commensurate with experience in the range of $85,389 to $92,770 and
includes an attractive benefits package.
TO APPLY:
The Tompkins County Public Library Director is a competitive class civil service position.
Applicants must meet the civil service requirements. Please submit the Tompkins County application for employment, a cover letter and curriculum vitae illuminating qualifying knowledge, experience, and abilities to Stephen Estes, Deputy Commissioner, Tompkins County Personnel Department, 125 E. Court
St., Ithaca, NY 14850, 607-274-5562, http://www.tompkins-co.org/personnel/
email: sestes@tompkins-co.org.
DEADLINE:
Applications accepted until 06/30/2009. Position to be filled by October 2009.
Urban Sustainability Librarian
The University of Nevada, Las Vegas Libraries invites applications for an Urban Sustainability Liaison Librarian. Reporting to the Head of the Collection Management Department, this new tenure-track faculty position will serve as library liaison to the campus-wide urban sustainability research initiative, providing research assistance, instruction and collection development services to meet the information needs of the project. For more information about the UNLV Urban Sustainability Initiative, please visit http://urban21.unlv.edu/. The incumbent will also be responsible for leading the Libraries’ efforts to develop policies, procedures, workflows, and timelines governing deposit of content in UNLV’s institutional repository (BePress Digital Commons). The successful candidate will participate actively in the Libraries’ instruction program by conducting specialized instruction in urban sustainability and will contribute to library information literacy initiatives. In addition, the incumbent will provide general reference assistance to library patrons in person, on the telephone and electronically through email and instant messaging. 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.
UNLV is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity educator and employer committed to excellence through diversity.
Youth Services Librarian
The St. Louis Public Library is looking for a Youth Services Librarian. Candidates must have a MLS in Library Science. Experience in youth services and storytelling skills desirable. Knowledge of child development and children’s literature is essential.
The person in this position schedules, plans and presents programs in the branch as well as in schools, head starts, daycares, parent and teacher groups, etc. Provides reference assistance to children and youth. Assists children and adults with computers, including Internet access. Position requires use of personal vehicle to travel to various locations for outreach programs. This position requires flexibility and good written and verbal communication skills. Must be able to work with children of all ages, and possess sound judgment. This individual must be able to establish rapport with co-workers, patrons and staff in daycare centers, head starts, and busy neighborhood library serving a diverse multicultural clientele. Prepares deposit collections and assists with collection development and maintenance. Maintains statistics and community contacts. Supervises homework helpers and volunteers. Manages department in the absence of the Manager. May assists with system-wide projects as assigned and serve on Youth Services and system committees.
St. Louis Public Library offers a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package. Interested applicants should forward a resume to:
St. Louis Public Library
Human Resources
1415 Olive Street
St. Louis, MO 63103
Fax: 314-539-0335
Email: employment@slpl.org
EOE
NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE
The person in this position schedules, plans and presents programs in the branch as well as in schools, head starts, daycares, parent and teacher groups, etc. Provides reference assistance to children and youth. Assists children and adults with computers, including Internet access. Position requires use of personal vehicle to travel to various locations for outreach programs. This position requires flexibility and good written and verbal communication skills. Must be able to work with children of all ages, and possess sound judgment. This individual must be able to establish rapport with co-workers, patrons and staff in daycare centers, head starts, and busy neighborhood library serving a diverse multicultural clientele. Prepares deposit collections and assists with collection development and maintenance. Maintains statistics and community contacts. Supervises homework helpers and volunteers. Manages department in the absence of the Manager. May assists with system-wide projects as assigned and serve on Youth Services and system committees.
St. Louis Public Library offers a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package. Interested applicants should forward a resume to:
St. Louis Public Library
Human Resources
1415 Olive Street
St. Louis, MO 63103
Fax: 314-539-0335
Email: employment@slpl.org
EOE
NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE
Branch Manager
The St. Louis Public Library is looking for a Branch Manager to join the management team.
MLS degree from an ALA Accredited Library School and a minimum of 3-5 years public library managerial experience.
MLS degree from an ALA Accredited Library School and a minimum of 3-5 years public library managerial experience.
The person in this position must have supervisory skills to manage the day-to-day operation of a neighborhood branch. It is essential that the person in this position be able to direct the activities of others while maintaining excellent customer relation skills. Must have superior abilities in the area of reference and readers advisory. Also, will have the knowledge of reference tools, bibliographic sources and classification systems and the ability to apply this knowledge to assigned areas of responsibility. Should possess excellent organizational skills; report writing skills and attention to detail. Additionally, operational support is needed in the areas of circulation, statistical reporting, opening and closing of the branch, collection development, making presentations and directing the daily branch operations. Must have strong professional skills in community outreach and adult programming. Should be able to meet deadlines and follow SLPL Policies and Procedures. Experience working with diverse populations is a plus. Verbal, written and computer skills are essential. Must have a willingness to provide customer service in a small but busy branch in a transitional neighborhood.
St. Louis Public Library offers a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package. Interested applicants should forward a resume to:
St. Louis Public Library
Human Resources
1415 Olive Street
St. Louis, MO 63103
Fax: 314-539-0335
Email: employment@slpl.org
EOE
NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE
Education Services Librarian
J. Willard Marriott Library
Education Services Librarian
Librarians in Education Services participate in a wide variety of instructional programs, design materials and assessment instruments for face-to-face as well as online instruction, create instruction-related web pages, and contribute to direct patron service.
Responsibilities: Under the direction of the Head of Education Services, the successful candidate will work with the Education Services librarians and others in an ambitious program to expand information, visual, and technology literacies across the disciplines. The librarian will assist in developing and offering new and innovative ways to teach students. Librarians in Education Services have a passion for teaching and provide stimulating experiences for students as they learn to use library resources and software applications. Library instruction is provided through first year courses, course-integrated instruction across the disciplines, stand-alone workshops, research labs, in-house faculty and staff workshops, and through online resources and services. Instruction librarians are excited about working with faculty members. Campus outreach is an important role. Education Services Librarians develop assessment instruments, provide research services, use emerging technologies, and may participate in collection development. The successful candidate will have responsibility for coordinating one of the first-year library instruction programs: Writing 2010, Educational Psychology 2600, the Marriott Library workshop series, or LEAP, a first year experience program. A key quality in a successful candidate will be the ability to thrive in a changing environment.
Required:
- ALA-accredited MLS by time of hire or equivalent academic credential
- Knowledge of the Information Literacy Competency Standards for Higher Education
- Strong interest in teaching and using innovative and engaging pedagogical strategies
- Demonstrated effective training/teaching skills with group, class, and one-on-one settings
- Experience with information technologies including web design, web authoring tools, and emerging technologies such as RSS, podcasting, blogs, wikis
- Experience or training in developing online resources such as tutorials, point of need assistance, surveys, and guides
- Interest in using and teaching software applications
- Ability to work both independently and with others in a team environment
- Evidence of strong oral and written communication skills
- Commitment to providing excellent and innovative service
- Ability to work in a complex, changing environment
- Ability to meet University’s requirements for promotion and continuing appointment (tenure equivalency)
- Ability to work and communicate effectively with a diverse population
- Successful completion of a criminal background check
Preferred:
- Classroom teaching experience
- Knowledge of adult learning
- Knowledge of instructional design principles
- Experience in providing in-person and/or online services at a reference, help, or information desk
- Familiarity with course management software
- Experience in an academic library
Salary: $44,000
Benefits: Excellent benefits calculated at approximately 35% of salary including TIAA-CREF, medical, dental, generous paid sick and vacation accrual, sabbaticals, professional development time.
Marriott Library is an ARL library with holding of nearly 3 million volumes, including 32,000 journals in electronic and print formats, and a considerable number of other networked electronic resources. The University, with a student population of 27,000, is situated on a 1,500 acre campus in Salt Lake City. The library is very near completion of a large-scale renovation which includes a state- of-the-art Knowledge Commons and a center to create multimedia digital content. Teaching facilities, used by campus and library instructors, include 18 classrooms, labs and seminar rooms and a 250 seat auditorium.
Salt Lake has a population of over 1 million and offers residents a wide variety of cultural, entertainment and recreational activities, all located along the Wasatch Mountain Range.
Application Procedures – Send a detailed letter of application addressing how your experience matches the qualifications, vitae, and names and contact information, including email, mail and phone numbers, of three references electronically to: Kris.Arnold@utah.edu.
Kristeen Arnold
Human Resources Director
5043 J Willard Marriott Library
University of Utah
295 South 1500 East
Salt Lake City, Utah 84112-0860
Applications received by June 30, 2009 will be given full consideration. Position will remain open until filled.
The University of Utah is an EO/AA Employer. We encourage applications from woman and minorities and provide reasonable accommodations to known disabilities of applicants and employees.
The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students from diverse backgrounds, and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education for historically underrepresented students.
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
Director of Assessment and Grants
Director of Assessment and Grants (#250)
University of Southern California
USC Libraries is seeking a service-oriented individual with strong administration and communication skills to lead the Libraries' contracts and grants and assessment activities. The Director of Assessment and Grants (#250) is expected to initiate, plan, organize, lead, and manage the USC Libraries' contracts and grants efforts. Requirements: MLS from an ALA-accredited program or non-U.S. equivalent is typically required; at least two years experience working in an academic or research library; record of successful grant applications; experience with assessment; understanding of the fundamentals of accounting and statistics USC is an EO/AA Employer. For full position description and application procedure, see: http://www.usc.edu/libraries/jobs/librarians.
University of Southern California
USC Libraries is seeking a service-oriented individual with strong administration and communication skills to lead the Libraries' contracts and grants and assessment activities. The Director of Assessment and Grants (#250) is expected to initiate, plan, organize, lead, and manage the USC Libraries' contracts and grants efforts. Requirements: MLS from an ALA-accredited program or non-U.S. equivalent is typically required; at least two years experience working in an academic or research library; record of successful grant applications; experience with assessment; understanding of the fundamentals of accounting and statistics USC is an EO/AA Employer. For full position description and application procedure, see: http://www.usc.edu/libraries/jobs/librarians.
Electronic Resources Librarian
University of Maryland Libraries
Electronic Resource Librarian
TITLE: Electronic Resources Librarian (#102650)
CATEGORY: Non-tenured faculty, full-time (12-Month Appointment)
SALARY: Commensurate with qualifications and experience; comprehensive benefits
An opportunity exists for a 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: As a member of the Acquisitions Department, the ER Librarian takes the leadership role in the procurement, licensing and management of electronic information resources purchased by the UM Libraries as well as the shared consortial resources purchased for the University System of Maryland and Affiliated Institutions (USMAI) and the Maryland Digital Library (MDL) communities. Responsible for the negotiation and administration of new and existing licensing for electronic resources by maintaining a database for tracking electronic resource licenses and licensing expressions, consulting with University Counsel to resolve license and contract issues. In charge of researching license agreements in order to place new subscription orders, developing and maintaining guidelines for standard licensing terms, monitoring subscriptions in relation to existing license expirations and renewals, reviewing the impact of current licensing on post cancellation archival access, collecting usage statistics, arranging for registration and activation of electronic subscriptions, and troubleshooting e-access problems reported by patrons and other library staff. See full job description at: http://www.lib.umd.edu/PASD/LPO/LibJobs/PD_ERLib.html.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE: Required:
· ALA-accredited Master’s degree in library science from a graduate program accredited by the American Library Association.
· One year of library experience with technical services work, including cataloging, systems, collection development, or serial acquisitions management.
· Experience working with an automated acquisitions system or an automated library system.
· Ability to manage tasks in response to varying time pressures with shifting priorities and changing constraints.
· Demonstrated ability to anticipate customer needs and seek ways of providing satisfactory solutions.
· Good interpersonal skills; demonstrated ability to communicate clearly with all persons potentially affected by the scope of the work.
· Demonstrated ability to pay close attention to details is essential, as is accuracy.
Preferred: Three or more years of serials or acquisition experience in an academic or research library, at least one of which is as a professional librarian. Experience with acquisitions processes for electronic resources (licensing, access provision, electronic resource management).
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. Application consists of cover letter, resume and names/e-mail addresses of three references by June 30, 2009. Resumes will be reviewed as they are received and interviews will be in August. Applications accepted until position is filled. Send to lib-hremploy@umd.edu. EEO/AA Employer.
Electronic Resource Librarian
TITLE: Electronic Resources Librarian (#102650)
CATEGORY: Non-tenured faculty, full-time (12-Month Appointment)
SALARY: Commensurate with qualifications and experience; comprehensive benefits
An opportunity exists for a 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: As a member of the Acquisitions Department, the ER Librarian takes the leadership role in the procurement, licensing and management of electronic information resources purchased by the UM Libraries as well as the shared consortial resources purchased for the University System of Maryland and Affiliated Institutions (USMAI) and the Maryland Digital Library (MDL) communities. Responsible for the negotiation and administration of new and existing licensing for electronic resources by maintaining a database for tracking electronic resource licenses and licensing expressions, consulting with University Counsel to resolve license and contract issues. In charge of researching license agreements in order to place new subscription orders, developing and maintaining guidelines for standard licensing terms, monitoring subscriptions in relation to existing license expirations and renewals, reviewing the impact of current licensing on post cancellation archival access, collecting usage statistics, arranging for registration and activation of electronic subscriptions, and troubleshooting e-access problems reported by patrons and other library staff. See full job description at: http://www.lib.umd.edu/PASD/LPO/LibJobs/PD_ERLib.html.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE: Required:
· ALA-accredited Master’s degree in library science from a graduate program accredited by the American Library Association.
· One year of library experience with technical services work, including cataloging, systems, collection development, or serial acquisitions management.
· Experience working with an automated acquisitions system or an automated library system.
· Ability to manage tasks in response to varying time pressures with shifting priorities and changing constraints.
· Demonstrated ability to anticipate customer needs and seek ways of providing satisfactory solutions.
· Good interpersonal skills; demonstrated ability to communicate clearly with all persons potentially affected by the scope of the work.
· Demonstrated ability to pay close attention to details is essential, as is accuracy.
Preferred: Three or more years of serials or acquisition experience in an academic or research library, at least one of which is as a professional librarian. Experience with acquisitions processes for electronic resources (licensing, access provision, electronic resource management).
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. Application consists of cover letter, resume and names/e-mail addresses of three references by June 30, 2009. Resumes will be reviewed as they are received and interviews will be in August. Applications accepted until position is filled. Send to lib-hremploy@umd.edu. EEO/AA Employer.
Children’s Department Head
Chattahoochee Valley Libraries
Columbus, GA
Chattahoochee Valley Libraries (Columbus, GA) seeks a creative, dynamic children’s librarian and manager to become the next head of the Columbus Public Library’s Children’s Department. The successful candidate will have in-depth knowledge of child development and literature. A passion for developing and implementing children’s programs and services is a must. Join an outstanding team of library professionals providing quality children’s services.
The Children’s Department Head is responsible for the organization, management, supervision and effective functioning of the Main Library’s Children’s Department. In addition, the successful candidate oversees children’s services and collections throughout the library system. This person chairs the Children’s Steering Committee, coordinates the selection of children’s materials ($130,000 budget), writes and manages grants, trains, motivates and evaluates Children’s Department staff (5.5FTEs), develops and presents programs to children ages birth to 11 and engages in collaborative outreach programs to promote the library within the community.
Chattahoochee Valley Libraries is a thriving four county library system headquartered in Columbus, GA approximately two hours outside Atlanta. The system serves a 200,000+ population circulating 1.2 million items last year. The Aflac Children’s Room and new outdoor Children’s Reading Garden provide a beautiful environment for children’s programs and services. The library, in addition to a 125 seat auditorium, has several large meeting rooms. Programs are limited only by your imagination! To view a virtual tour of the Columbus Public Library, visit www.thecolumbuslibrary.org.
Minimum requirements include an MLS from an ALA-accredited program and five years of children’s librarian experience with at least two years of management and supervisory experience preferred.
Starting salary range: $45,625-$53,738 with excellent benefits.
Additional information and a full job description are available at CVL Links or from Jobeth Bradbury, 816-531-2468. Apply with a meaningful cover letter and copy of your resume by July 12, 2009 to Jobeth Bradbury, Gossage Sager Associates.
GOSSAGE SAGER ASSOCIATES
4545 Wornall Road, Suite 805, Kansas City, MO 64111
Columbus, GA
Chattahoochee Valley Libraries (Columbus, GA) seeks a creative, dynamic children’s librarian and manager to become the next head of the Columbus Public Library’s Children’s Department. The successful candidate will have in-depth knowledge of child development and literature. A passion for developing and implementing children’s programs and services is a must. Join an outstanding team of library professionals providing quality children’s services.
The Children’s Department Head is responsible for the organization, management, supervision and effective functioning of the Main Library’s Children’s Department. In addition, the successful candidate oversees children’s services and collections throughout the library system. This person chairs the Children’s Steering Committee, coordinates the selection of children’s materials ($130,000 budget), writes and manages grants, trains, motivates and evaluates Children’s Department staff (5.5FTEs), develops and presents programs to children ages birth to 11 and engages in collaborative outreach programs to promote the library within the community.
Chattahoochee Valley Libraries is a thriving four county library system headquartered in Columbus, GA approximately two hours outside Atlanta. The system serves a 200,000+ population circulating 1.2 million items last year. The Aflac Children’s Room and new outdoor Children’s Reading Garden provide a beautiful environment for children’s programs and services. The library, in addition to a 125 seat auditorium, has several large meeting rooms. Programs are limited only by your imagination! To view a virtual tour of the Columbus Public Library, visit www.thecolumbuslibrary.org.
Minimum requirements include an MLS from an ALA-accredited program and five years of children’s librarian experience with at least two years of management and supervisory experience preferred.
Starting salary range: $45,625-$53,738 with excellent benefits.
Additional information and a full job description are available at CVL Links or from Jobeth Bradbury, 816-531-2468. Apply with a meaningful cover letter and copy of your resume by July 12, 2009 to Jobeth Bradbury, Gossage Sager Associates.
GOSSAGE SAGER ASSOCIATES
4545 Wornall Road, Suite 805, Kansas City, MO 64111
Monday, May 18, 2009
BMS Librarian (Technical Services)
Tenure Track Faculty position; 12 months
Rank: Assistant Professor
The University of Montana—Missoula seeks an energetic, enthusiastic, detail-oriented individual with strong organization and communication skills to work both independently and collaboratively within a team environment. The position is a full-time, 12-month, tenure track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor. If you are a leader with a strong interest in library technical services-apply today!
About UM and Mansfield Library
Located at the heart of western Montana’s stunning natural landscape, UM is a magnet not only for top-notch teachers and researchers, but also for students from across the country and around the globe. A city within a city – with its own eateries, stores, medical facilities, banking and postal services, and zip code – UM has an increasingly diverse population and rich culture.
The Maureen and Mike Mansfield Library is the largest library in the state of Montana with a tradition of collaboration with a variety of state and regional library partners. The Mansfield Library is a leader in the state in the use of technology to extend services and collections to the citizens and university’s global community. On campus, the Mansfield Library is heavily used by students and researchers alike as a learning and social place offering opportunities for cultural and intellectual pursuits through its successful instructional programs, displays, special collections and events.
About the job
Duties and Responsibilities:
Under the general supervision of the unit head and/or the dean of libraries, the BMS librarian provides expertise and leadership in the acquisition and cataloging of monographs (including other formats such as media scores and documents). The position includes professional oversight of the processes and staff that support the acquisition and cataloging of monographs, including management of the Approval Plan; copy cataloging, work flows, project design and implementation. Works collaboratively with other BMS Librarians and has shared responsibility for making decisions or recommendations pertaining to the online catalog databases as a whole (authority control, support contracts, record standards, relationship and communication with affiliate libraries) and for planning and communicating changes in BMS processes or policy that affect the access to materials and activities of the library. The BMS Librarian is responsible for original cataloging of monographs in a variety of formats, languages, and subject areas, using a variety of classification schemes, Library of Congress Subject Headings, and/or other established Thesauri.
Required Qualifications:
· ALA Accredited Master’s degree in Library and Information Science or equivalent
· Experience or coursework related to cataloging
· Project management skills including ability to organize work flows for efficient and effective use of staff time to accomplish a stated task within agreed upon constraints of time, budget.
· Demonstrated leadership and management skills and abilities that include, but are not limited to, supervising staff and managing funds.
· Ability to build a budget and request resources as needed given the priorities of the department overall.
· Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication
· Ability to plan and set priorities
· Ability to meet the requirements of publishing, research, and service required to achieve tenure.
Minimum Salary: $41,658/yr (corrected)
Desired Start Date: September 1, 2009 (negotiable)
Application review will begin on May 18, 2009 and continue until the position is filled. To apply, send your letter of interest, resume, and list of three professional references to:
Library Administrative Services
Maureen and Mike Mansfield Library
The University of Montana
32 Campus Drive #9936
Missoula, MT 59812-9936
Or
Email: library.jobs@umontana.edu
Visit our Website at http://www.lib.umt.edu
The University of Montana is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from qualified minorities, Vietnam era veterans, and women. This material is available in an alternate format upon request. Qualified candidates may request veterans’ preference in accordance with state law
Rank: Assistant Professor
The University of Montana—Missoula seeks an energetic, enthusiastic, detail-oriented individual with strong organization and communication skills to work both independently and collaboratively within a team environment. The position is a full-time, 12-month, tenure track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor. If you are a leader with a strong interest in library technical services-apply today!
About UM and Mansfield Library
Located at the heart of western Montana’s stunning natural landscape, UM is a magnet not only for top-notch teachers and researchers, but also for students from across the country and around the globe. A city within a city – with its own eateries, stores, medical facilities, banking and postal services, and zip code – UM has an increasingly diverse population and rich culture.
The Maureen and Mike Mansfield Library is the largest library in the state of Montana with a tradition of collaboration with a variety of state and regional library partners. The Mansfield Library is a leader in the state in the use of technology to extend services and collections to the citizens and university’s global community. On campus, the Mansfield Library is heavily used by students and researchers alike as a learning and social place offering opportunities for cultural and intellectual pursuits through its successful instructional programs, displays, special collections and events.
About the job
Duties and Responsibilities:
Under the general supervision of the unit head and/or the dean of libraries, the BMS librarian provides expertise and leadership in the acquisition and cataloging of monographs (including other formats such as media scores and documents). The position includes professional oversight of the processes and staff that support the acquisition and cataloging of monographs, including management of the Approval Plan; copy cataloging, work flows, project design and implementation. Works collaboratively with other BMS Librarians and has shared responsibility for making decisions or recommendations pertaining to the online catalog databases as a whole (authority control, support contracts, record standards, relationship and communication with affiliate libraries) and for planning and communicating changes in BMS processes or policy that affect the access to materials and activities of the library. The BMS Librarian is responsible for original cataloging of monographs in a variety of formats, languages, and subject areas, using a variety of classification schemes, Library of Congress Subject Headings, and/or other established Thesauri.
Required Qualifications:
· ALA Accredited Master’s degree in Library and Information Science or equivalent
· Experience or coursework related to cataloging
· Project management skills including ability to organize work flows for efficient and effective use of staff time to accomplish a stated task within agreed upon constraints of time, budget.
· Demonstrated leadership and management skills and abilities that include, but are not limited to, supervising staff and managing funds.
· Ability to build a budget and request resources as needed given the priorities of the department overall.
· Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication
· Ability to plan and set priorities
· Ability to meet the requirements of publishing, research, and service required to achieve tenure.
Minimum Salary: $41,658/yr (corrected)
Desired Start Date: September 1, 2009 (negotiable)
Application review will begin on May 18, 2009 and continue until the position is filled. To apply, send your letter of interest, resume, and list of three professional references to:
Library Administrative Services
Maureen and Mike Mansfield Library
The University of Montana
32 Campus Drive #9936
Missoula, MT 59812-9936
Or
Email: library.jobs@umontana.edu
Visit our Website at http://www.lib.umt.edu
The University of Montana is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from qualified minorities, Vietnam era veterans, and women. This material is available in an alternate format upon request. Qualified candidates may request veterans’ preference in accordance with state law
Friday, May 8, 2009
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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