University Librarian

Washington and Lee University

University Librarian

Washington and Lee University invites nominations and applications for the position of University Librarian.  Reporting to the Provost, the University Librarian leads the library in support of the intellectual life of the university and plays the critical role of library advocate within and beyond the university community.  The next University Librarian will complete and implement the library’s strategic plan in support of the university’s mission.  Working in partnership with the university’s Chief Technology Officer and in collaboration with the Law Library, the University Librarian will lead the library’s ongoing transformation within an increasingly complex digital environment, and will build upon the continued momentum that has successfully brought together library services, technology, and other university services.  The responsibilities of the University Librarian include overall management of operations, services, and collections for Leyburn Library and the Telford Science Library.  The library has a current budget of $2.45 million, a staff of 9 librarians and 14 administrative/support staff, approximately 726,000 volumes and roughly 12,000 subscriptions.   A 2.5 million dollar renovation of the main floor of Leyburn Library was completed in the winter of 2009.    

Established in 1749, Washington and Lee is the ninth oldest institution of higher learning in the nation.  A private liberal arts university with just under 1800 undergraduates and 400 law students, Washington and Lee is located in Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley.  Among the nation’s top liberal arts colleges W&L is unique in having accredited programs in business, journalism and accounting, as well as a graduate school of law.   The university has recently launched a 500 million dollar capital campaign in support of a strategic plan that gives high priority to financial aid, faculty and staff compensation, curricular innovation, and the renovation of historic academic buildings. Additional information about the university and its library services can be found at http://www.wlu.edu and http://library.wlu.edu/

Candidates for University Librarian will: i) have earned an advanced degree with preference for an MLS from an ALA accredited institution; ii) demonstrate a record of significant leadership experience in an academic library, especially in areas of planning, budgeting, administration, staff development and team building; iii) possess a thorough understanding of the relationship between libraries and information technologies for higher education, and the background required to provide strong leadership in all areas of modern information delivery services.  Review of applications will begin April 15, 2011.  The ideal candidate would assume duties on July 1, 2011.  Because this search is taking place late in the academic year, consideration will be given to candidates who need flexibility in setting an appropriate starting date.  Nominations and applications (which should include a letter of application, resumé, and names of three references) should be sent electronically or in hard copy to:

Robert A. Strong, Associate Provost

University Librarian Search Committee Chair

Washington Hall 24

Washington and Lee University

Lexington, VA 24450

strongr@wlu.edu

Washington and Lee University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  Women and minority candidates are strongly urged to apply.

Public Services Coordinator

Public Services Coordinator

Position # 103304

Sonoma State University, Rohnert Park, CA

The University Library is searching for a fully engaged, energetic, service-oriented leader to oversee reference services, with additional responsibilities for interlibrary loan and circulation.   Strong contributions to the instruction program, strategic planning processes, and group decision-making are expected.  Placing students at the center of all services and working well with a diverse population is essential.  

Collaborating with individual faculty members and acting as liaison to multiple academic departments is a stimulating part of the job, requiring strong people skills and a desire to fully integrate into campus life.  Superior leadership skills are needed to guide individuals toward reaching practical and visionary goals. 

As a faculty member, librarians are expected to take a leading role in campus activities and governance.  Scholarship plus service to the campus and community are expected.  This position requires an ALA-accredited MLS, MLIS, or equivalent, and at least three years of progressively responsible public services experience, including 2 years of supervisory experience.

Located just 50 miles north of San Francisco in beautiful Sonoma wine country, the University Library in the Jean and Charles Schulz Information Center offers a dynamic learning environment, valuable information resources, and a state-of-the-art automated retrieval system. 

Rank: Senior Assistant Librarian.   Salary range: $57,060-$72,096, commensurate with qualifications and experience.

For a complete job description and application instructions, go to: http://www.sonoma.edu/aa/fa/employment.shtml

For more information about the University Library, go to: http://library.sonoma.edu.

Review of applications will be conducted for those sent by Friday, April 22, 2011. 

Sonoma State is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer.

Head, Acquisitions

The University of Southern California (USC) Libraries seeks a knowledgeable, experienced, innovative information professional to lead the acquisitions functions of the Technical Services Department through the multifaceted, rapidly changing environment of acquisitions librarianship. The Head, Acquisitions (#278), will help position the Technical Services’ staff to meet the challenges of new systems, new technologies, and new ways of envisioning traditional acquisitions functions. Requirements: ALA-accredited MLS typically required; minimum of 3 years experience as a manager in a large academic, research or public library acquisitions department. USC is an EO/AA Employer. For full position description and application procedure, see: http://www.usc.edu/libraries/jobs/librarians

Social Work Librarian

Social Work Librarian (#277)

The University of Southern California (USC) Libraries seeks a dynamic and forward-thinking librarian to support the School of Social Work. The Social Work Librarian (#277) is expected to be creative in identifying and solving problems. We seek candidates motivated by a passion to develop innovative library services and with a curiosity about the future of librarianship. Minimum qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in social sciences; MLS from an ALA-accredited program or non-U.S. equivalent is typically required for a librarian appointment at USC. Candidates must demonstrate teaching abilities; understanding of reference services; evidence of knowledge of social science resources; proven experience with current technologies, especially those relating to instruction and Web 2.0.USC is an EO/AA Employer. For full position description and application procedure, see: http://www.usc.edu/libraries/jobs/librarians

Reference and Instruction Librarian

The University of Southern California (USC) Libraries seeks a dynamic and forward-thinking information professional to provide reference, instruction, and outreach services in the disciplines of African American Studies, Asian American Studies, U.S. and Canadian history, and American Studies and Ethnicity (#271B). The candidate is expected to be creative in identifying and solving problems. We seek candidates motivated by a passion to develop innovative library services and with a curiosity about the future of librarianship. Requirements: BA in social science or humanities discipline; ALA-accredited MLS typically required; at least 2 years professional experience in a large academic, research or public library.  USC is an EO/AA Employer. For full position description and application procedure, see: http://www.usc.edu/libraries/jobs/librarians

Bilingual Social Science Librarian, Leslie Frost Library

Bilingual Social Science Librarian, Leslie Frost Library York University offers a world-class, modern, interdisciplinary academic experience in Toronto, Canada’s most multicultural city.  York is at the centre of innovation, with a thriving community of almost 60,000 faculty, staff, and students who challenge the ordinary and deliver the unexpected.  The bilingual Glendon University College offers courses in the social sciences, humanities and international relations, and graduate programs in French, Hispanic Studies, Public Affairs and Translation.

York University Libraries consist of a large central library and three branch libraries, one of which is the Leslie Frost Library on the Glendon campus.  The Frost Library serves, in French and English, a population of approximately 2,800 students and faculty.

The successful candidate will have the following qualifications:

·         An ALA-accredited MLIS, or equivalent with up to five years’ post-MLIS experience.

·         Educational background in the social sciences.

·         Excellent written and oral communication skills in both French and English.

·         Broad knowledge of sources in the social sciences, including print and electronic sources, data and government publications, etc.

·         Demonstrated ability to provide excellent reference service.

·         Understanding of the principles of collection development

·         Experience with the creation of web-based resources

·         Strong public service ethic and/or background.

·         Demonstrated understanding of the concepts, goals, and methods of information literacy instruction and ability to teach in a variety of settings and formats.

·         Familiarity with the trends of technology in teaching and librarianship.

·         Evidence of professional initiative and leadership.

·         Excellent advocacy, organizational, problem-solving and interpersonal skills.

·         Demonstrated ability to work effectively and diplomatically with a diverse population of faculty, librarians, staff, and students.

·         Demonstrated ability to manage a diverse workload.

·         Willingness to undertake university committee work, research, and professional development.

This position is a tenure-stream appointment to be filled at the Assistant Librarian level and appropriate for a librarian with up to five years’ post-MLIS experience.  Librarians at York University have academic status and are members of the York University Faculty association bargaining unit (http://www.yufa.org/).  Salary is commensurate with qualifications.  The position is available September 1, 2011.  All York University positions are subject to budgetary approval.

York University is an Affirmative Action Employer.  The Affirmative Action Program can be found on York’s website at www.yorku.ca/acadjobs or a copy can be obtained by calling the affirmative action office at 416-736-5713.  All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and Permanent Residents will be given priority.

York University resources include centres relating to gender equity, race and ethnic relations, sexual harassment, human rights, and wellness.  York University encourages attitudes of respect and non-discrimination toward persons of all ethnic and religious groups, regardless of gender or sexual orientation.

The deadline for applications is April 8^th, 2011.  Applications should include a cover letter relating the applicant’s qualifications to the requirements of the position, a current curriculum vitae, with the names and contact details for three referees. Please also have two of your three chosen referees send written letters of reference directly under separate cover by fax or mail by the deadline. Please ensure each referee is supplied with a copy of this position advertisement before writing the reference. All materials should be sent to the attention of:

Chair, Frost Librarian Appointment Committee

York University Libraries, 310 Scott Library

York University, 4700 Keele Street

Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M3J 1P3

Fax: 416-736-5451

Email: yulapps@yorku.ca

Applications should be sent by mail, or by email/fax with a hard copy following. 

Coordinator Outreach and Marketing

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT

Coordinator - Outreach and Marketing  

$55,272 Min to $77,328 Mid (Minimum of Range to Midpoint of Range)     

Job Number: 20110116

Close Date: 3/17/11

 

Eager to work in academic publishing?  Keen to help spread the word about robust digital technologies?  Curious about how libraries and presses interact in the brave new world of scholarly communications?  This position provides an opportunity for an innovative and service-oriented individual to join dynamic team of programmers and analysts in the California Digital Library’s eScholarship Publishing Services Group.  Reporting to the Director of Publishing Services and serving as the official spokesperson for the eScholarship suite of services, the Outreach and Marketing Coordinator is responsible for advancing the use of the eScholarship Repository and other CDL publishing platforms among UC faculty, researchers and students at various campus locations. The Coordinator will lead market research and needs assessment efforts to enhance existing CDL repository/publishing services and to develop new services, and will collaborate with UC faculty, researchers, students, academic department staff and librarians to promote CDL's publishing and discovery tools to UC's academic community.

The eScholarship Publishing Group at the California Digital Library is home to the University’s eScholarship program - a strategic publishing initiative that promotes innovation in scholarly communication by developing and supporting low-cost distribution services and new publishing models for academic publications across the UC system and beyond.

To view the complete job description and apply online:

http://apptrkr.com/182072

To review a complete list of all of UCOP’s open positions please visit the University of California Office of the President Employment Website: http://jobs.ucop.edu

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.