Collection Development Librarian

The Marriott Library at the University of Utah is in the process of completely rethinking the way in which it acquires and provides access to knowledge and information resources for the University community.  In an information environment characterized by deep instability, one in which the functions of publishers, vendors, authors, and libraries are in radical flux, such a rethink is not only essential, but unavoidable.

In this context, the Library is seeking an energetic, forward-thinking, and patron-focused Collection Development Librarian who can help us envision and implement new collections programs while continuing to provide our patrons with effortless access to needed resources.

Position summary:

Reporting to the Head of Collection Development, the Collection Development Librarian develops and uses knowledge of the University community and the publishing world to select, acquire and make accessible the journals, databases, books and other media needed by the community. Will help to define best professional practices, and models them while helping colleagues work effectively to shape and build the collection. The Collection Development Librarian will focus on new developments in information access while acting as primary contact for traditional collection activities, and will explore and help develop new models of collection building and information access. The Library recently replaced a traditional system of individual subject specialists with a structure of College and Interdisciplinary Teams, who collaborate in collection building and campus outreach across broad subject areas; the Collection Development Librarian will work closely with these teams to train their members in use of new selection tools, and to keep them abreast of policy and procedural changes and relevant developments in the world of scholarly communication.

Representative Duties:

·         Day-to-day integration of collection development activities with those of Acquisitions and the Director of Planning and Assessment.

·         Coordination with College and Interdisciplinary Teams

·         Oversee major journal packages

·         Database licensing

·         Monitor discoverability and access issues related to online resources.

·         Collection / use analysis

·         Collection oversight

See the Marriott Library webpage to review the complete position description at http://libtools.library.utah.edu/mlib_job_list/viewer/ .

Required qualifications

·         ALA-accredited MLS/MLIS, by January 2011

·         Experience with issues and processes related to academic collection development

·         Ability to lead change associated with new and emerging forms of technology and librarianship

·         Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain cooperative, collaborative working relationships

·         Strong service orientation and patron-centered attitude

·         Excellent interpersonal skills

·         Proficiency using both PC and Macintosh platforms

·         Proficiency with basic productivity software, in particular Microsoft Word

·         Experience or demonstrated aptitude in learning and using new types of technology and software

·         Experience or demonstrated aptitude in project management

·         Excellent written and oral communication skills

·         Demonstrated ability to work effectively both alone and with groups in a collaborative, diverse environment

·         Demonstrated ability to be flexible and positive in a changing work environment

·         Demonstrated organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to prioritize work

·         Ability to meet the University’s requirements for promotion and continuing appointment (tenure equivalency)

·         Successful completion of a criminal background check, as required by Utah state law (http://www.regulations.utah.edu/humanResources/5-130.html)

Preferred qualifications

·         Two years’ collection development experience in an academic library

·         Reading comprehension of at least one European or Asian language other than English

·         Successful experience working with teams

·         Experience developing and implementing collection development policies

·         Experience with collection evaluation and assessment

·         Strong presentation skills

Salary

$45,000 minimum

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, 32,000 journals in electronic and print formats, and a considerable number of other networked electronic resources.  The University, with a student population of 29,000 is situated on a 1,500 acre campus in Salt Lake City.  The library has just completed 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. Information can be found on the web at http://www.utah.com/, www.slcgov.com/visitors and http://www.saltlakecityutah.org/relocate.htm.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES

Send a detailed letter of application addressing how your experience matches the qualifications; curriculum vitae; and names and contact information, including email, mail and phone numbers, of three references electronically to Kris.Arnold@utah.edu.  Applications received by October 31, 2010 will be given full consideration.

The University of Utah is an EO/AA Employer.  We encourage applications from women 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 who possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education for historically underrepresented students.

Library Specialist

LIBRARY SPECIALIST – Contra Costa County Library

Monthly Salary Range: $4,609 - $5,886

THE POSITIONS:
Contra Costa County Library in Northern California seeks to fill two (2) full time positions with enthusiastic, collegial, and service-orientated professionals.  Those selected will play a lead role in providing high quality library services in an innovative setting.  The Library is looking for team players who will contribute to a technologically progressive organization and help implement the goals, objectives and strategies of an ambitious strategic plan.  The vacancies to be filled are located in San Ramon, California at the Dougherty Station Library and in Lafayette, California at the Lafayette Library and Learning Center.
 Library Specialist - DOUGHERTY STATION LIBRARY
The Dougherty Station Library is a joint-use public and community college library operated through a partnership between Contra Costa County, Diablo Valley College and the City of San Ramon.  The goals of the Library are to support information needs as determined by the goals and objectives of each institution; develop collections, provide convenient access to them, and assist and instruct in their use; extend accessibility to information resources through participation in area, state, and national library networks; offer programs of interest to the service population; and provide an environment conducive to leisure reading, study and research.  The Library Specialist – Dougherty Station Library will act as a specialist developing library services to support College students and faculty.
 LIBRARY SPECIALIST - LAFAYETTE LIBRARY AND LEARNING CENTER
The Lafayette Library and Learning Center opened in 2009 and is home to the Glenn Seaborg Learning Consortium, a first-ever collaboration among 12 high profile arts, education and cultural organizations that turns the Library into a regional resource of collaborative learning workshops, exhibits, lectures, films and discovery centers.  Consortium members include Chabot Space and Science Center, U.C. Lawrence Hall of Science, California Shakespeare Theater, and John Muir Health.  The successful candidate in this position will act as a specialist in support of the innovative partnership promoting the resources of Bay Area cultural, science and educational organizations as well as planning and managing dynamic collections and services for adults in the Lafayette community.
The employment list established from this examination may remain in effect for six (6) months.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

·    License Required: Possession of a Valid Motor Vehicle Operator's License.

·    Education: Possession of a graduate degree from a school of librarianship accredited by the American Library Association.

·    Experience: Two (2) years of full-time or its equivalent professional library experience.

HOW TO APPLY

Applicants are asked to submit a completed Contra Costa County application and supplemental questionnaire online at www.cccounty.us/depart/hr   Resumes may not be substituted for the official application or supplemental questionnaire.  For more information e-mail BKilian@ccclib.org or call (925) 646-6423.

Digital Initiatives/Metadata Librarian

Portland State University Library

Position Announcement

Digital Initiatives/Metadata Librarian

The Digital Initiatives/Metadata Librarian provides expertise and work in the creation and maintenance of digital content and metadata for the Library’s systems, including its online catalog and repository. This innovative, energetic individual will work collaboratively to develop, refine, and implement policies, procedures, workflows, metadata standards and crosswalks for digital collections; manage assigned digitization projects; and participate in the overall management of digital collections and production work. This position reports to the Associate University Librarian, and is a full-time, 12-month, tenure-track position with the rank of Assistant Professor in the Resource Services and Technology (RST) unit. The incumbent will be expected to work collaboratively to build partnerships within the Library and the campus; engage in scholarly activities; and provide service to the university, the community, and the profession.

Specific Responsibilities

·         Lead and/or participate in the planning and implementation of projects and initiatives related to digital collections, including the digitization of materials in a variety of formats.  Provide plans for digital projects, monitor the timely progress of ongoing projects, and create documentation for project-related activities.

·         Lead and/or participate in digital content creation, and in the evaluation and application of appropriate metadata schemas to provide description and access to various digital objects. This includes keeping up to date with national metadata standards and schemas, and being responsible for interpreting and adapting those for local purposes. 

·         Propose, plan, and lead the Library’s digital preservation program in collaboration with stakeholders, establishing policies and best practices for the long-term protection of and access to digital objects.

·         Act as liaison for digitization and metadata projects with other departments within the library and/or other campus groups. 

·         Assist with training and technical advice to library staff regarding digitization standards and metadata assignment. 

·         Evaluate, analyze, and implement systems-related aspects related to digitization, digital preservation, and metadata operations.

·         Participate in the collaborative development of metadata/cataloging tools, and discovery and presentation tools and applications.

·         Participate in digital library-related initiatives and projects with Oregon University System institutions, the Orbis Cascade Alliance, and other groups, as assigned. 

·         Provide occasional assistance to the Monographic Cataloging team and participate in its projects as appropriate, working closely with the Head of Monographic Cataloging.

·         Participate in marketing and outreach efforts by contributing content to the Library’s Web sites, blogs, and electronic publications.

·         Adhere to University and Library policies and procedures, including Portland State University’s Professional Standards of Conduct (http://www.pdx.edu/hr/professional-standards-conduct).

·         Participate in the establishment of short- and long-range goals, objectives, and priorities, aligned with those of the Library and the University.

·         Participate in promoting and providing visibility for a positive, responsive image of the Library and its services to the University community and the community at large.

·         Communicate openly and professionally with staff, colleagues, and with Library administration.

·         Maintain current expertise through participation in workshops, classes, professional associations and networks, and through continued awareness of the scholarly literature.

·         Pursue active publication and research agenda.  

·         Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required

• Master’s degree earned from an ALA-accredited Library/Information Science program.
• Minimum of two years of professional experience supporting digital collections and/or metadata services in an academic library.
• Demonstrated experience working with digital library content and metadata standards, including non-MARC schema such as Dublin Core, MODS, METS, EAD, TEI, VRA. 
• Demonstrated technical experience with current digital collection technologies, standards, platforms, and products.
• Demonstrated project management experience.

·         Knowledge of the standards and technological framework for digital preservation. 

• Demonstrated knowledge of current and emerging national cataloging standards, including MARC, controlled vocabularies, RDA, FRBR, etc. 

·         Excellent organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.

• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Commitment to professional development and service.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

·         Technology skills and experience appropriate for the position.

·         Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with diverse colleagues, faculty, and students.

·         Ability to successfully complete a background check.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with DSpace or other content management software, and knowledge of Institutional Repositories management, including policy matters, intellectual property issues, and strategies for recruiting appropriate content.

·         Thorough knowledge of OCLC bibliographic utilities, and experience with cataloging in an Integrated Library System, preferably in the Innovative Interfaces, Inc.’s Millennium system. 

·         Original cataloging experience and reading knowledge of one or more non-English languages.

The Environment:

Located in one of the most livable cities in the United States, Portland State University is a nationally recognized leader in community-based learning, and is located on the tree-lined blocks of downtown Portland.  The University offers its 28,000 students more than 100 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees.

Salary and Benefits:

Compensation and rank are commensurate with experience. The salary range begins at a minimum of $61,320, and includes an excellent benefits package including fully paid health care, reduced tuition rates, and a generous retirement and vacation package.

Deadlines:

Review of applicants will begin approximately October 17, 2010, and will remain open until finalists are identified.

To Apply:

Send cover letter; resume; and names, address, phone numbers, and e-mail addresses of four references to: Anne Keech, Search Coordinator, Keecha@pdx.edu. Transcripts and background checks will be required for finalists. In cover letter, address how your knowledge and experiences meet qualifications. Electronic application materials are strongly preferred (Word or .pdf documents). However, materials may be mailed to:

Portland State University Library – LIBW

Post Office Box 1151

c/o Anne Keech, Search Coordinator

Portland, OR 97207-1151

Portland State University is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Institution and welcomes applications from diverse candidates and candidates who support diversity

Electronic Resources Management Librarian

Colorado State University Libraries

Position Description

Electronic Resource Management Librarian

POSITION:

This position fills a key leadership role in the Collections/Contracts Department at the CSU Libraries by ensuring access to commercial and public information resources needed by the CSU community for teaching and research.

The CSU Libraries is a technologically sophisticated environment with a strong commitment to electronic resources and services.  The Libraries has recently reorganized and aligned with campus Academic Computing.   The Dean of Libraries is also the Vice President for Information Systems.  This position presents significant opportunities for a librarian who is innovative, technologically literate, and invested in the future.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Incumbent is responsible for procurement and licensing of primarily electronic information products purchased directly by the Libraries and licensed collectively by the Colorado Alliance, Greater Western Library Alliance, and other consortia.

There is also a small print serial component in the current workflow and the incumbent will be responsible for ongoing activity focused on identifying and transitioning print to electronic.

The individual selected for this position will be integral to the success of the strategic vision of a virtual library collection at CSU.

Supervises staff in the unit responsible for populating and maintaining the Innovative Electronic Resource Management module (ERM) and traditional serials processes including hiring, evaluating, training, reviewing and revising assignments, and  workflow procedures.

Assists in new and renewal negotiations with vendors and content providers and administers new and existing licenses for electronic products, interpreting data for maintaining a license database, and consulting with University Legal Counsel to resolve license and contract issues.

Applies knowledge of copyright and intellectual properties principles to ensure that rights of library users are protected.

Responsible for researching license agreements in order to place new subscription orders, developing and maintaining guidelines for standard licensing terms, monitoring subscriptions in relationship to existing license expirations and renewals, registration and activation of electronic subscriptions, and troubleshooting electronic information resource access problems reported by patrons and other library staff.

Plays a key role in the process of identifying and managing the next generation of discovery tools.

Effectively identifies and applies new technologies in support of efficient processing activities and develops expertise with emerging technologies.

Maintains awareness and engagement of trends and developments in e-resource acquisitions and management and transfers knowledge to staff across the organization.

Identifies and negotiates options for preservation/archiving of purchased electronic products (e.g., LOCKSS, CLOCKSS, PORTICO, local servers, etc.) and assures tracking through ERM.

Works with Libraries technology staff to test functionality of archiving systems.

Oversees the operation of the citation linker (currently SFX) and knowledge base(s) which contribute to the Libraries' discovery tools for users.

Oversees the linking of user terms and conditions to records in the online catalog and ensures that resources are properly managed through the proxy server for user authentication.

Establishes and monitors ongoing extraction of the citation linker knowledgebase to provide holdings data (e.g., Google).

Monitors trends/changes in library and publisher environments that affect citation linking performance and options for services and enhancements.

Works closely with subject liaisons and other staff to identify, select and acquire new information resources, assess needs of CSU community stakeholders, and adjust resources to fit programmatic and research needs in a patron-driven acquisitions environment.

Works closely with Metadata staff and Systems staff to make sure electronic content and database resources are properly added, and records created for access by users.

Works with other Collections staff and accounting staff to monitor budgets, ordering and receivables, and collaborates with staff at CSU Pueblo and CSU Global on acquisitions and licensing.

Collaborates with others in the implementation of best practices, ongoing pursuit of process, improvements, and development/dissemination of policies, guidelines, and procedures.

Maintains successful vendor/publisher relations and monitors and evaluates their services.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required:  Graduate degree in library science from an ALA-accredited degree program.  Minimum of two years professional experience working with electronic resources.  Evidence of flexibility, innovative thinking, and a vision for the future of academic libraries.  Knowledge of the electronic product market, publishing issues, pricing models, and other serials issues, including cataloging.  Experience with an integrated library system—preferably Innovative Interfaces, Inc.—including, acquisitions, accounting, serials and ERM systems.  Knowledge of library technical services processes.  Evidence of excellent computer skills, including knowledge of general computer logic and database structure, as well as electronic content delivery and delivery systems and digital preservation frameworks for commercial collections.  Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with internal and external parties and diverse constituencies, including other staff, cross-department/division teams, and patrons.  Demonstrated ability to adapt to changing environments and priorities.  Effective oral and written communication skills, and ability to communicate clearly with others.  Evidence of leadership potential and institution-wide perspective.  Ability to meet tenure and promotion criteria in an academic library.

Preferred:  Successful supervisory and management experience.  Demonstrated ability to anticipate user needs and seek ways of providing satisfactory solutions.  Demonstrated ability to work with detail to ensure accuracy.  Ability to analyze data.  Knowledge of industry standards related to serials and e resources, e.g., ISSN, Open URL, KBART, ERMI, SERU, COUNTER, SUSHI, MARC, etc.  Experience working with vendors and licensing issues.

RANK AND SALARY:

Faculty status and responsibilities. Twelve-month tenure-track appointment with contract reviewed annually until tenure is granted.  Rank is dependent upon qualifications. Insurance benefits are available.  Faculty may select from several options for medical, dental, life, and personal disability insurance, as well as retirement plans.  Full-time faculty earn 24 days of vacation and 15 days of sick leave annually.  Optional deferred compensation.  Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications.

UNIVERSITY DESCRIPTION:  Colorado State University was established as the land-grant institution of the State of Colorado in 1870.  Student enrollment is approximately 25,000, and the University employs 1,400 academic faculty, 1,900 administrative professionals, and 2,000 classified staff.  Colorado State University is located in Fort Collins, a dynamic community with a population of approximately 135,000, and situated 65 miles north of Denver, at the western edge of the Great Plains and at the base of the Rocky Mountains.  Averaging 300 days of sunshine per year, with low humidity and moderate winters, Fort Collins is ideally located for a variety of recreational, cultural, and family activities.  The University Libraries is a member of the Association of Research Libraries (ARL), and has a comprehensive online presence at http://lib.colostate.edu.

TO APPLY:  To apply, send a letter of application addressing your qualifications for the position, plus a current resume, and the names and contact information for three professional references, to James Farmer, Colorado State University Libraries, Fort Collins, CO 80523-1019, or by e-mail to james.farmer@colostate.edu.  Applications and nominations will be considered until the position is filled; however, to ensure full consideration, application materials must be received by October 22, 2010 at 5:00 pm.  The search may be extended if a suitable candidate is not identified.

Colorado State University is committed to providing a safe and productive learning and living community.  To achieve that goal, we conduct background investigations for all final candidates being considered for employment.  Background checks may include, but are not limited to, criminal history, national sex offender search and motor vehicle history.

Colorado State University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and complies with all Federal and State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding affirmative action requirements in all programs.  The Office of Equal Opportunity is located in 101 Student Services Building.  In order to assist Colorado State University in meeting its affirmative action responsibilities, ethnic minorities, women, and other protected class members are encouraged to apply and to so identify themselves.