GRINNELL COLLEGE LIBRARIES (REFERENCE AND INSTRUCTION LIBRARIAN) – 10-MONTH TERM (START AUGUST 2011)
GRINNELL COLLEGE. The Grinnell College Libraries seek a librarian to fill a 10-month term appointment with rank as Assistant Professor. The appointee will work assigned hours at a reference desk (the schedule may include day, evening, and weekend hours), provide by-appointment consultations, teach information literacy classes, and fulfill other responsibilities depending on library needs and the appointee’s interests and skills. This position requires a graduate degree in librarianship from an American Library Association-accredited institution, excellent oral and written communication skills, self-motivation, ability to be effective and tactful in working with a diverse campus community that makes heavy demands on library services, and a preference for working in a collaborative environment. Background and interest in the humanities preferred. Recent graduates are encouraged to apply. Grinnell College is a highly selective undergraduate liberal arts college whose curriculum is founded on a strong advising system and close student-faculty interaction, with few college-wide requirements beyond the completion of a major. The College places a high priority on information literacy and the Libraries are integrally involved with student education through teaching, consultation, and development of the collections and tools necessary for conducting inquiry. The Grinnell College Libraries were the 2011 ACRL Excellence in Academic Libraries award winner in the college library category.
In letters of application, candidates should discuss their interest in developing as a librarian and scholar in an undergraduate, liberal-arts college that emphasizes close student-faculty interaction. They also should discuss what they can contribute to efforts to cultivate a wide diversity of people and perspectives, a core value of Grinnell College.
To be assured of full consideration, all application materials should be received by June 1, 2011.
Please submit applications online by visiting our application website at https://jobs.grinnell.edu. Candidates will need to upload a letter of application, curriculum vita, and provide email addresses for three references, including current supervisor. Official transcripts will be required of candidates selected for an on-campus interview. Questions about this search should be directed to the search chair, Richard Fyffe, Librarian of the College, at LibrarySearch@grinnell.edu or 641-269-3351.
Salary range of $47,500 or higher, depending on qualifications.
Grinnell College, located in Grinnell, Iowa, is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to attracting and retaining highly qualified individuals who collectively reflect the diversity of the nation. No applicant shall be discriminated against on the basis of race, national or ethnic origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, religion, creed, or disability. For further information about Grinnell College, see our website at http://www.grinnell.edu.
Term Reference and Instruction Librarian (2011-2012): proposed time line
Deadline for applications: June 1
Review process: Select top three candidates for telephone interviews; rank them; conduct on-campus interviews one by one until we make an offer that's accepted.
Preferred start date: August 1
Places to advertise:
College website, CHE, Diversity Web, other higher-education venues
General Library Postings
• American Library Association JobList (http://joblist.ala.org/) Note: $65 plus .70 per word (online ad only) (web site)
• ALA New Members Roundtable Discussion List (listserv)
• LISJOBS.com (web site)
• AILA-L (American Indian Library Association) (listserv)
• ALA SPECTRUM initiative (American Library Association diversity initiative)
• APALA-L (Asian/Pacific American Librarians Association) (listserv)
• BCALA (Black Caucus of the American Library Association) (web site)
• CALA-L (Chinese American Librarians Association) (listserv)
• Reforma (The National Association to Promote Library and Information Services to Latinos and the Spanish-Speaking)
• LIBREF-L (a moderated discussion of issues related to reference librarianship with over 2,000 subscribers worldwide) (listserv)
• ILI-L (Information Literacy Instruction Discussion List) (listserv)
• COLLIB-L (Discussion List of the Association of College and Research Libraries' College Libraries Section) (listserv)
Oberlin Group Libraries (national consortium of liberal arts colleges)
• OBEGROUP Reference List (listserv)
Iowa
• State Library of Iowa (web site)
• IA-ACRL (Iowa Association of College and Research Libraries) (listserv)
• IPAL-L (Iowa's Private Academic Libraries) (listserv)
Regional Library schools
• University of Iowa
• University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
• Indiana University
• University of Wisconsin – Madison
• University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee
• University of Missouri
• Emporia State University
• Kent State University
• University of Michigan
• Wayne State University
• Dominican University
Monday, May 16, 2011
Sunday, May 15, 2011
Coordinator for Library Services CLOSED
POSITION VACANCY
"FT UNIT PROFESSIONAL MCCC/MTA"
DATE: May 10, 2011
POSITION: Coordinator of Library Services
RESPONSIBILITIES: Middlesex Community College seeks an enthusiastic, creative and forward thinking Coordinator of Library services to work as part of the library leadership team in the Lowell campus Dobelle Library. The successful candidate must enjoy working with our diverse library users and library staff, and welcome the challenges of developing and maintaining innovative ways of delivering materials and services that support student success in both the library and online environments. Responsible for supervising all aspects of the operations of the Lowell campus Dobelle Library serving students, faculty, staff and community users. Participates in developing policies and procedures to provide clear direction and priorities in the context of the Libraries' strategic directions, fostering cross-department collaboration and promoting mutual understanding through effective communication to ensure smooth operation. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, service-oriented with a good understanding of assessment tools and have knowledge and skills in user services and administrative services.
SPECIFIC DUTIES: Complete Functional Job Description and Position Classification Is Below.
POSITION REPORTS TO: Assistant Dean, Academic Resources & Instructional Technologies
QUALIFICATIONS: Complete Functional Job Description and Position Classification Is Below.
SALARY RANGE: The full salary range for this Grade 6 position is $55,391 - $80,317. The starting salary will be determined in accordance with the classification system of the MCCC/MTA Agreement commensurate with education and experience.
START DATE: July, 2011
APPLICATION DEADLINE: June 1, 2011
TO APPLY: SEND COVER LETTER AND RESUME TO:
hrjobs@middlesex.mass.edu
Human Resources
Middlesex Community College
Bedford, MA 01730
Middlesex Community College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, qualified disability or veteran status in accordance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1967, Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 151B.
Coordinator of Library Services
General Statement of Duties: Responsible for supervising all aspects of the operations of the Lowell campus Dobelle Library serving students, faculty, staff and community users. Participates in developing policies and procedures to provide clear direction and priorities in the context of the Libraries' strategic directions, fostering cross-department collaboration and promoting mutual understanding through effective communication to ensure smooth operation.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• As part of the library management team to represent the Lowell campus library, establishes and reviews policies, procedures, goals and objectives for the staff at the Lowell campus. Assesses user needs and the effectiveness of library services and resources. Serves as an advocate for the unique needs of the diverse library users at our urban campus.
• Provides direct supervision of all full and part-time support staff at that library. Provides technical supervision of all professional staff at that library. Develops staff training materials, writes performance evaluations and conducts evaluation meetings. Assists in developing work schedules for part-time staff to ensure coverage for services during open Lowell library hours.
• Coordinates the Lowell library practices and procedures with those of the other two departments of the MCC libraries; the Technical Services department and the Bedford campus library Public Services. Meets regularly with the other library coordinators to discuss, plan and make recommendations with regard to library services and policy.
• Coordinates both reference and instructional services to students, faculty and staff to assist in their use of resources in all formats available in our library and remotely. Prepares supporting materials to assist with reference and instruction. Assists with the ongoing development and revision of the library websites.
• Plans and implements programs of library instruction to support MCC's information literacy objectives. Collaborates with teaching faculty and other librarians to develop and assess the effectiveness of instructional programs that promote information literacy within the curriculum. Guides other librarians in the preparation of materials in support of this instruction. Has exclusive responsibility for scheduling the Kerouac Room for library instruction and all other college use through the R25 scheduling software.
• Oversees the development of the Lowell library collection by identifying, evaluating, and selecting materials to be added to that collection in support of the mission of the college, the specific courses taught in Lowell, and the unique needs of the population we serve. Supervises the annual inventory of the Lowell collection which includes discarding outdated or damaged materials as needed.
• Collaborates with faculty and contributes to the information needed to assess college programs through the program review process as well as programmatic accreditation where applicable.
• Organizes, prepares and presents professional development opportunities for faculty and staff to update their skills in information retrieval, assist them in developing instructional strategies to maximize student success in information literacy, and to showcase new resources offered by the library as they become available.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities continued:
• Explores, develops, promotes and assesses the use of innovative tools in support of the library's information literacy instruction and virtual reference services. Supports the development of online collections and services. Creates and implements online learning modules to enhance the library's face-to-face instruction and web-based learning programs. Serves as the key contact for all questions and staff training in use of the Circulation functions of our ILS.
• Seeks out and helps implement new ways of providing library services and information to our users in response to continuing changes in library technology. Collaborates with librarians in NOBLE and MCCLPHEI to improve existing library services or implement new ones.
• Supervises all interlibrary loan activity in the Lowell library. Develops new services for providing ILL and document delivery as new technologies become available to us.
• Attends meetings relevant to the operation of the library and serves as the library's representative at the discretion of the Assistant Dean for Academic Resources and Instructional Technology.
• Serves as a backup for other library staff in their absence to ensure that we maintain a basic level of library service. Performs related tasks as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications: The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, service-oriented with a good understanding of assessment tools and have knowledge and skills in user services and administrative services.
Required:
• Master's degree in Library Science from an ALA-accredited program, or closely related field; five(5) years experience and/or training involving library operations, reference service, bibliographic instruction, circulation service, copy cataloging and library information systems; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Preferred:
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Evidence of success in embracing and leading positive change.
• Demonstrated team-building skills, including the ability to motivate, develop, and mentor others
• Evidence of leadership among library staff and faculty.
• Demonstrated commitment to innovative use of resources and emerging technologies as they contribute to meeting the needs of students, faculty, and researchers.
• Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills, and the demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in an ethnically and culturally diverse environment.
• Demonstrated experience in working with students, staff and faculty of diverse socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds, including those with different levels of academic preparation and varying physical and learning abilities.
CLASSIFICATION TITLE: COORDINATOR OF LIBRARY SERVICES
CLASSIFICATION NUMBER: HB UPS6
GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES
Under general direction, the purpose of the classification is to coordinate the daily activities of a Library or major function thereof. Employees in this classification provide professional library services to community users, students, faculty, and staff involving library operations and library resource development and access. Classification is responsible for assisting in the development, management and implementation of library policies and programs, budgets and assisting in the selection, training and evaluation of staff, providing circulation and reference services, developing/teaching bibliographic instruction and information literacy, assisting researchers in the use of print/electronic resources including online search services, CD-ROMs and networked information resources. Performs related work as directed.
SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. It is not necessarily descriptive of any one position in the class. The omission of an essential function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if such functions are a logical assignment to the position.
Coordinates the daily activities of a Library or major function thereof, including the implementation and management of administrative functions within the Library. Assists in the development and management of departmental budget(s). Maintains records and prepares management reports.
Coordinates the development, delivery and assessment of instructional programs related to library services.
Provides leadership and direction to library staff by assessing work flow issues, reviewing work for quality and accuracy, including training and daily supervision to ensure program integrity. Participates in the selection of new staff. Conducts performance evaluations for support staff and assists in the preparation of performance evaluations for professional staff.
Develops and implements policies and procedures for the delivery of library services, ensures all policies are current, prepares and updates library publications including consumer information, instructional materials and training manuals.
Serves as administrative lead for library computer systems including maintaining comprehensive user manuals and databases.
Develops work and library service schedules.
Establishes and maintains vendor relationships.
Evaluates bids, contract proposals, equipment, hardware and software systems and prepares purchase/lease recommendations.
Monitors and maintains contract/purchase agreements including community user agreements.
Participates in strategic and long-range planning activities.
Provides reference services (i.e. answers reference questions and locates requested information, trains/assists patrons in locating/using print/electronic sources, performs on-line and internet searches as requested, assists with search strategies).
Assists with the management of the Library's collection, including acquisition processes.
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS continued
Coordinates technical services and cataloging and circulation services programs.
Interacts with various agencies, individuals or organizations (i.e. attends meetings/events, serves on various committees and makes presentations as appropriate, collaborates with faculty on development of collection and development of class assignments using library materials; communicates with other departments, faculty members, students, community groups, the public vendors, other libraries, outside agencies and other individuals to coordinate activities, review status of work, exchange information or resolve problems; provides customer service; responds to complaints, researches problems, and initiates problem resolution).
Maintains professional knowledge in applicable areas (i.e. maintains a working knowledge of assigned area; maintains current knowledge of applicable state, federal, and local laws/regulations; researches new trends and advances in the profession; reads professional literature; attends meetings, workshops, and training sessions).
MARGINAL FUNCTIONS
While the following tasks are necessary for the work of the unit, they are not an essential part of the purpose of this position and may also be performed by other unit members.
Performs miscellaneous tasks related to library operations (i.e. answers telephones and records messages; schedules appointments; enters data into computer system; sorts mail; makes copies of documentation; replaces toner cartridges and troubleshoots paper jams in office machinery; files documentation; transmits documentation via facsimile machine; orders office supplies).
MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE
Master's degree in Library Science, or closely related field; with five (5) years experience and/or training involving library operations, reference service, bibliographic instruction, circulation service, copy cataloging and library information systems; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Positions may require specialized training and/or experience related to a specific library function.
PERFORMANCE APTITUDES
Data Utilization: Requires the ability to review, classify, categorize, prioritize, and/or analyze data. Includes exercising discretion in determining data classification, and in referencing such analysis to established standards for the purpose of recognizing actual or probable interactive effects and relationships.
Human Interaction: Requires the ability to inform and guide others by applying principles of professional counseling in addressing specific situations.
Equipment, Machinery, Tools, and Materials Utilization: Requires the ability to operate, maneuver and/or control the actions of equipment, machinery, tools and/or materials used in performing essential functions.
Verbal Aptitude: Requires the ability to utilize a wide variety of reference, descriptive, advisory and/or design data and information.
Mathematical Aptitude: Requires the ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication and division; ability to calculate decimals and percentages; may include ability to perform mathematical operations involving basic algebraic principles and formulas, and basic geometric principles and calculations.
Functional Reasoning: Requires the ability to apply principles of influence systems, such as motivation, incentive, and leadership, and to exercise independent judgment to apply facts and principles for developing approaches and techniques to resolve problems.
Situational Reasoning: Requires the ability to exercise judgment, decisiveness and creativity in situations involving evaluation of information against measurable or verifiable criteria.
ADA COMPLIANCE
Physical Ability: Tasks require the ability to exert light physical effort in sedentary to light work, but which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of light weight.
Sensory Requirements: Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate visual cues or signals. Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.
Environmental Factors: Essential functions are regularly performed without exposure to adverse environmental conditions.
The Massachusetts Board of Higher Education Massachusetts Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, The Massachusetts Board of Higher Education Massachusetts Community College will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
Apply Here
"FT UNIT PROFESSIONAL MCCC/MTA"
DATE: May 10, 2011
POSITION: Coordinator of Library Services
RESPONSIBILITIES: Middlesex Community College seeks an enthusiastic, creative and forward thinking Coordinator of Library services to work as part of the library leadership team in the Lowell campus Dobelle Library. The successful candidate must enjoy working with our diverse library users and library staff, and welcome the challenges of developing and maintaining innovative ways of delivering materials and services that support student success in both the library and online environments. Responsible for supervising all aspects of the operations of the Lowell campus Dobelle Library serving students, faculty, staff and community users. Participates in developing policies and procedures to provide clear direction and priorities in the context of the Libraries' strategic directions, fostering cross-department collaboration and promoting mutual understanding through effective communication to ensure smooth operation. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, service-oriented with a good understanding of assessment tools and have knowledge and skills in user services and administrative services.
SPECIFIC DUTIES: Complete Functional Job Description and Position Classification Is Below.
POSITION REPORTS TO: Assistant Dean, Academic Resources & Instructional Technologies
QUALIFICATIONS: Complete Functional Job Description and Position Classification Is Below.
SALARY RANGE: The full salary range for this Grade 6 position is $55,391 - $80,317. The starting salary will be determined in accordance with the classification system of the MCCC/MTA Agreement commensurate with education and experience.
START DATE: July, 2011
APPLICATION DEADLINE: June 1, 2011
TO APPLY: SEND COVER LETTER AND RESUME TO:
hrjobs@middlesex.mass.edu
Human Resources
Middlesex Community College
Bedford, MA 01730
Middlesex Community College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, qualified disability or veteran status in accordance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1967, Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 151B.
Coordinator of Library Services
General Statement of Duties: Responsible for supervising all aspects of the operations of the Lowell campus Dobelle Library serving students, faculty, staff and community users. Participates in developing policies and procedures to provide clear direction and priorities in the context of the Libraries' strategic directions, fostering cross-department collaboration and promoting mutual understanding through effective communication to ensure smooth operation.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• As part of the library management team to represent the Lowell campus library, establishes and reviews policies, procedures, goals and objectives for the staff at the Lowell campus. Assesses user needs and the effectiveness of library services and resources. Serves as an advocate for the unique needs of the diverse library users at our urban campus.
• Provides direct supervision of all full and part-time support staff at that library. Provides technical supervision of all professional staff at that library. Develops staff training materials, writes performance evaluations and conducts evaluation meetings. Assists in developing work schedules for part-time staff to ensure coverage for services during open Lowell library hours.
• Coordinates the Lowell library practices and procedures with those of the other two departments of the MCC libraries; the Technical Services department and the Bedford campus library Public Services. Meets regularly with the other library coordinators to discuss, plan and make recommendations with regard to library services and policy.
• Coordinates both reference and instructional services to students, faculty and staff to assist in their use of resources in all formats available in our library and remotely. Prepares supporting materials to assist with reference and instruction. Assists with the ongoing development and revision of the library websites.
• Plans and implements programs of library instruction to support MCC's information literacy objectives. Collaborates with teaching faculty and other librarians to develop and assess the effectiveness of instructional programs that promote information literacy within the curriculum. Guides other librarians in the preparation of materials in support of this instruction. Has exclusive responsibility for scheduling the Kerouac Room for library instruction and all other college use through the R25 scheduling software.
• Oversees the development of the Lowell library collection by identifying, evaluating, and selecting materials to be added to that collection in support of the mission of the college, the specific courses taught in Lowell, and the unique needs of the population we serve. Supervises the annual inventory of the Lowell collection which includes discarding outdated or damaged materials as needed.
• Collaborates with faculty and contributes to the information needed to assess college programs through the program review process as well as programmatic accreditation where applicable.
• Organizes, prepares and presents professional development opportunities for faculty and staff to update their skills in information retrieval, assist them in developing instructional strategies to maximize student success in information literacy, and to showcase new resources offered by the library as they become available.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities continued:
• Explores, develops, promotes and assesses the use of innovative tools in support of the library's information literacy instruction and virtual reference services. Supports the development of online collections and services. Creates and implements online learning modules to enhance the library's face-to-face instruction and web-based learning programs. Serves as the key contact for all questions and staff training in use of the Circulation functions of our ILS.
• Seeks out and helps implement new ways of providing library services and information to our users in response to continuing changes in library technology. Collaborates with librarians in NOBLE and MCCLPHEI to improve existing library services or implement new ones.
• Supervises all interlibrary loan activity in the Lowell library. Develops new services for providing ILL and document delivery as new technologies become available to us.
• Attends meetings relevant to the operation of the library and serves as the library's representative at the discretion of the Assistant Dean for Academic Resources and Instructional Technology.
• Serves as a backup for other library staff in their absence to ensure that we maintain a basic level of library service. Performs related tasks as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications: The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, service-oriented with a good understanding of assessment tools and have knowledge and skills in user services and administrative services.
Required:
• Master's degree in Library Science from an ALA-accredited program, or closely related field; five(5) years experience and/or training involving library operations, reference service, bibliographic instruction, circulation service, copy cataloging and library information systems; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Preferred:
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Evidence of success in embracing and leading positive change.
• Demonstrated team-building skills, including the ability to motivate, develop, and mentor others
• Evidence of leadership among library staff and faculty.
• Demonstrated commitment to innovative use of resources and emerging technologies as they contribute to meeting the needs of students, faculty, and researchers.
• Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills, and the demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in an ethnically and culturally diverse environment.
• Demonstrated experience in working with students, staff and faculty of diverse socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds, including those with different levels of academic preparation and varying physical and learning abilities.
CLASSIFICATION TITLE: COORDINATOR OF LIBRARY SERVICES
CLASSIFICATION NUMBER: HB UPS6
GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES
Under general direction, the purpose of the classification is to coordinate the daily activities of a Library or major function thereof. Employees in this classification provide professional library services to community users, students, faculty, and staff involving library operations and library resource development and access. Classification is responsible for assisting in the development, management and implementation of library policies and programs, budgets and assisting in the selection, training and evaluation of staff, providing circulation and reference services, developing/teaching bibliographic instruction and information literacy, assisting researchers in the use of print/electronic resources including online search services, CD-ROMs and networked information resources. Performs related work as directed.
SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. It is not necessarily descriptive of any one position in the class. The omission of an essential function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if such functions are a logical assignment to the position.
Coordinates the daily activities of a Library or major function thereof, including the implementation and management of administrative functions within the Library. Assists in the development and management of departmental budget(s). Maintains records and prepares management reports.
Coordinates the development, delivery and assessment of instructional programs related to library services.
Provides leadership and direction to library staff by assessing work flow issues, reviewing work for quality and accuracy, including training and daily supervision to ensure program integrity. Participates in the selection of new staff. Conducts performance evaluations for support staff and assists in the preparation of performance evaluations for professional staff.
Develops and implements policies and procedures for the delivery of library services, ensures all policies are current, prepares and updates library publications including consumer information, instructional materials and training manuals.
Serves as administrative lead for library computer systems including maintaining comprehensive user manuals and databases.
Develops work and library service schedules.
Establishes and maintains vendor relationships.
Evaluates bids, contract proposals, equipment, hardware and software systems and prepares purchase/lease recommendations.
Monitors and maintains contract/purchase agreements including community user agreements.
Participates in strategic and long-range planning activities.
Provides reference services (i.e. answers reference questions and locates requested information, trains/assists patrons in locating/using print/electronic sources, performs on-line and internet searches as requested, assists with search strategies).
Assists with the management of the Library's collection, including acquisition processes.
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS continued
Coordinates technical services and cataloging and circulation services programs.
Interacts with various agencies, individuals or organizations (i.e. attends meetings/events, serves on various committees and makes presentations as appropriate, collaborates with faculty on development of collection and development of class assignments using library materials; communicates with other departments, faculty members, students, community groups, the public vendors, other libraries, outside agencies and other individuals to coordinate activities, review status of work, exchange information or resolve problems; provides customer service; responds to complaints, researches problems, and initiates problem resolution).
Maintains professional knowledge in applicable areas (i.e. maintains a working knowledge of assigned area; maintains current knowledge of applicable state, federal, and local laws/regulations; researches new trends and advances in the profession; reads professional literature; attends meetings, workshops, and training sessions).
MARGINAL FUNCTIONS
While the following tasks are necessary for the work of the unit, they are not an essential part of the purpose of this position and may also be performed by other unit members.
Performs miscellaneous tasks related to library operations (i.e. answers telephones and records messages; schedules appointments; enters data into computer system; sorts mail; makes copies of documentation; replaces toner cartridges and troubleshoots paper jams in office machinery; files documentation; transmits documentation via facsimile machine; orders office supplies).
MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE
Master's degree in Library Science, or closely related field; with five (5) years experience and/or training involving library operations, reference service, bibliographic instruction, circulation service, copy cataloging and library information systems; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Positions may require specialized training and/or experience related to a specific library function.
PERFORMANCE APTITUDES
Data Utilization: Requires the ability to review, classify, categorize, prioritize, and/or analyze data. Includes exercising discretion in determining data classification, and in referencing such analysis to established standards for the purpose of recognizing actual or probable interactive effects and relationships.
Human Interaction: Requires the ability to inform and guide others by applying principles of professional counseling in addressing specific situations.
Equipment, Machinery, Tools, and Materials Utilization: Requires the ability to operate, maneuver and/or control the actions of equipment, machinery, tools and/or materials used in performing essential functions.
Verbal Aptitude: Requires the ability to utilize a wide variety of reference, descriptive, advisory and/or design data and information.
Mathematical Aptitude: Requires the ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication and division; ability to calculate decimals and percentages; may include ability to perform mathematical operations involving basic algebraic principles and formulas, and basic geometric principles and calculations.
Functional Reasoning: Requires the ability to apply principles of influence systems, such as motivation, incentive, and leadership, and to exercise independent judgment to apply facts and principles for developing approaches and techniques to resolve problems.
Situational Reasoning: Requires the ability to exercise judgment, decisiveness and creativity in situations involving evaluation of information against measurable or verifiable criteria.
ADA COMPLIANCE
Physical Ability: Tasks require the ability to exert light physical effort in sedentary to light work, but which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of light weight.
Sensory Requirements: Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate visual cues or signals. Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.
Environmental Factors: Essential functions are regularly performed without exposure to adverse environmental conditions.
The Massachusetts Board of Higher Education Massachusetts Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, The Massachusetts Board of Higher Education Massachusetts Community College will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
Apply Here
Thursday, May 5, 2011
Reference and Instruction Librarian
Lila D. Bunch Library of Belmont University is seeking applications for a 12 month non-tenured faculty rank position to join the library’s reference and instruction team. We seek a creative information professional who will help us reach our goal of transforming the library into a learning commons by providing innovative solutions, especially in the areas of information literacy, marketing, outreach, and technology.
Job responsibilities include working as a team member to plan and support Bunch Library’s campus-wide information literacy program and to support the university’s learning goals by
- Developing, teaching, and assessing information literacy sessions for targeted general education courses
- Coordinating instruction for First Year Writing and Third Year Writing as part of the larger information literacy plan
- Serving as library liaison to several departments, collaborating with faculty to promote course-integrated collections and instruction
- Providing one-on-one research assistance at the reference desk, in person and virtually (including night and Saturday rotations)
- Providing leadership and assistance in identifying and achieving strategic goals relating to the reference and instruction unit and to Bunch Library’s vision to become a learning commons
- Coordinating marketing and outreach efforts, including the use of social media, to creatively and effectively communicate library services and resources
- Participating in professional development activities, including serving on campus committees
- Performing other duties as assigned
Required Qualifications : An ALA-accredited Masters Degree; an understanding of current issues in academic libraries; knowledge of trends and practices in public services; demonstrated experience developing and teaching information literacy sessions in an academic setting using innovative methods and instructional technologies; demonstrated knowledge of technology trends, standards, and issues in academic libraries and higher education. Preference will be given to candidates with at least three years experience. A second masters degree in a subject field is desirable.
Rank and Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience. Excellent benefits.
Belmont University: A comprehensive, coeducational university of approximately 6,000 students located in Nashville, TN, Belmont is a student-centered, teaching university focusing on academic excellence. The university is dedicated to providing students from diverse backgrounds an academically challenging education in a Christian community of learning and service. Belmont is an EOE/AA employer under all applicable civil rights laws. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.
Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
Full job description and application instructions at jobs.belmont.edu
Metadata Librarian, Assistant Professor
Metadata Librarian, Assistant Professor, OSU Libraries, Oregon State University
Salary is commensurate with education and experience. To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 6/03/2011. The full announcement and application instructions are available at: http://oregonstate.edu/jobs. Look for posting #0007278. OSU is an AA/EOE, and has a policy of being responsive to dual-career needs.
Wednesday, May 4, 2011
Head, Mansfield Library
Head, Mansfield Library @ The University of Montana College of Technology (Missoula)
Tenure Track Library Faculty Position, Rank: Assistant Professor
As the Head of the Maureen and Mike Mansfield Library @ The University of Montana College of Technology (Missoula), you will provide operational leadership of the library; manage collection; ensure effectiveness in use of space, furnishings and equipment; supervise staff; provide instruction on effective use of the UM Library collections and services; serve as a member as appropriate of COT curriculum and planning committees; serve as liaison to UM COT and as a member of the Mansfield Library leadership team.
Located at the heart of western Montana’s stunning natural landscape, The University of Montana (UM) is a magnet not only for top-notch faculty and researchers, but also for students from across the country and around the globe. UM has an increasingly diverse population and rich culture. The UM College of Technology provides outstanding occupational and technical education covering 35 program areas across five academic departments.
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 and includes a branch library located on the east campus of the UM College of Technology. 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. It is also the Regional Depository Library for Montana. The Mansfield Library is heavily used by students and researchers 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
This position provides operational leadership for the Mansfield Library @ The University of Montana College of Technology-Missoula campuses and provides liaison responsibility to The University of Montana –Missoula Mansfield Library.
This is a tenure track library faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor with a twelve month appointment.
Primary Functions of the Position
1. Manages the operation of the ML@COT to ensure optimum access to UM Libraries’ information and services for the faculty, staff and students located at the two UM COT-Missoula campuses. This includes representing and communicating the specific information and services needs of the COT to Mansfield Library Administration in a proactive manner. The position is responsible for the communication of policy, available services and creation of procedures.
2. Manages the collections to be located at the ML @COT including selection, space management for collections and participation in collection development planning overall for UM Libraries.
3. Works with the Mansfield administration in the planning for the ML@ COT facility to ensure the library is effective in its use of space, furnishings and equipment.
4. Provides or ensures the training and development of support staff and students assigned to the ML@COT.
5. Provides primary point of instruction for COT students on effective use of the UM Library collections, services and the methodology of conducting research.
6. Active member of the Mansfield Library leadership as well as appropriate COT curriculum and planning committees to ensure effective utilization of the library.
Required:
7. ALA-accredited masters degree in library or information science.
8. Excellent organizational skills, accuracy, and attention to detail.
9. Excellent interpersonal communication, presentation, organization, and time management skills.
10. Demonstrated skills in use of current technologies as they relate to library services.
11. Demonstrated ability to coordinate projects effectively, including organization, prioritization, and goal-setting.
12. Demonstrated ability to work individually and collaboratively in a team environment.
13. Demonstrated commitment to user-focused services.
14. Ability to manage multiple responsibilities in a rapidly changing environment.
15. Ability to meet standards for achieving tenure and promotion.
Preferred:
1. Academic library experience, preferably at a 2-year campus and/or community college.
2. Knowledge of the principles and practices of operational management in library setting.
Minimum Salary: $44,815
Desired Start Date: August 1, 2011 (negotiable)
Application review will begin on May 24, 2011 and continue until the position is filled.
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.
Branch Library Manager
LOCATION: ODOM BRANCH
HOURS: Full-time (37.5 hours) including evening and weekend hours, not job-share eligible
SALARY: Grade 15, $26.51/hour
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Manages all branch operations, including interviewing, scheduling, evaluating, and training of branch employees; manages the branch facility, including overseeing the general building maintenance; maintains positive public relations with the community by promoting library services, working closely with The Friends group and developing rapport with customers, key community leaders and organizations; develops library programs for children, young adults or adults; oversees children, young adult and adult materials collections, and branch book inventory; provides general reference services to customers, including readers’ advisory and book talks, and performs other tasks as necessary.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Proven aptitude in professional library science, preferably in a public library setting, including a comprehensive knowledge of reference sources, reader interest levels, books and authors; demonstrated supervisory skills; ability to assess community interests and needs and develop programs and services accordingly; excellent customer service skills, including the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; professional presentation skills and sound professional judgment. A Master of Library and Information Science degree issued by an ALA-accredited school of library and information science and extensive professional librarian experience are required.
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION: Open Until Filled
For consideration, applicants must either submit a resume including salary history and a cover letter indicating previous applicable experience and training or complete an Employment Application in the Human Resources Department at Main Library. Resumes should be emailed to: library-HR@akronlibrary.org or should be mailed to: Human Resources, Akron-Summit County Public Library, 60 South High Street, Akron, OH 44326-0001. For more information about the Akron-Summit County Public Library system, please visit our website at www.akronlibrary.org
THE AKRON-SUMMIT COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
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