Scholarly Communications Librarian

IUPUI University Library has an opening for a full-time, tenure track Scholarly Communications Librarian, reporting to the Digital Scholarship Team Leader. Minimum salary is $42,000 with benefits including 22 vacation days, health/dental insurance options, and retirement contributions to either TIAA-CREF or Fidelity plans. Final position offer is contingent upon the continued availability of funding. The anticipated start date is January 2013.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Working in a team-oriented environment, the Scholarly Communications Librarian will play an important role in an organization that is committed to re-conceiving the academic library as a key partner in new modes of scholarly communication. The Librarian will contribute to the evolution of scholarly publishing practices within the academy by leading digital publishing services at the Library; developing and providing education opportunities for IUPUI librarians, faculty, administration, staff, and students regarding the Library’s digital publishing services; and providing guidance and advocacy on copyright issues, fair use, privacy rights, and open access.   Additionally, the successful candidate will assume subject liaison responsibilities for the IUPUI School of Public and Environmental Affairs.

Primary Duties

The Scholarly Communications Librarian will be responsible for:

• Leading the Library’s e-journal publishing and/or institutional repository initiatives
• Creating digital publishing and copyright information resources and workshops for librarians, faculty, staff, and students at IUPUI
• Serving as an advocate for new forms and practices of scholarly communications on campus and in the broader academic community
• Assessing faculty and student scholarly communication needs and making recommendations to the Library for providing support
• Furthering the development of the Library's role in scholarly communications across IUPUI, in areas including, but not limited to: open access, authors' rights, and new forms of information dissemination

Secondary Duties

As a member of the Library’s Teaching, Learning, and Research unit, the liaison to the School of Public and Environmental Affairs will be responsible for:

• Selecting print and electronic information resources that support the School’s teaching and scholarship
• Providing information literacy and skills instruction
• Providing research consultations upon request
• Supporting transformation of scholarly output into sustainable communication models and formats
• Participating in the provision of reference services

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Minimum Qualifications:

• Earned Master’s degree from an ALA-accredited Library/Information Science program
• Experience with digital publishing tools such as: Dspace, OJS, Fedora, Islandora, ContentDM, Drupal, WordPress, bepress, etc.
• Demonstrated knowledge of scholarly communication issues within higher education
• Demonstrated service commitment
• Demonstrated ability to achieve results in a collaborative work environment

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience collaborating with faculty and other campus stakeholders
• Experience with collection development and information literacy instruction
• Understanding of regulatory issues associated with intellectual property and copyright in an academic setting
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Educational background in relevant field

ENVIRONMENT

Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI) is an urban research and academic health science university with 20 schools and academic units. Located in downtown Indianapolis, a diverse and affordable mid-sized city, IUPUI enrolls more than 30,000 students. The vision of the IUPUI University Library is to be the innovative leader among urban university libraries. It has a staff of approximately 80 and a budget in excess of $9.5 million.

TO APPLY

Please forward letter of application, resume, and contact information for four references (include name, title, address, telephone number, and email address) electronically to Teresa McCurry at the following email address: ulibhr@iupui.edu. Applications will be accepted until September 3, 2012. IUPUI University Library is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer that values and encourages diversity in its students, faculty and staff.

Digital Scholarship Outreach Librarian

IUPUI University Library has an opening for a full-time, tenure track Digital Scholarship Outreach Librarian, reporting to the Digital Scholarship Team Leader. Minimum salary is $42,000 with benefits including 22 vacation days, health/dental insurance options, and retirement contributions to either TIAA-CREF or Fidelity plans. Final position offer is contingent upon the continued availability of funding.  The anticipated start date is January 2013.

 POSITION DESCRIPTION

The Digital Scholarship Outreach Librarian is a people-focused, social, and passionate individual who will thrive working in a team-oriented environment to develop and coordinate digital scholarship projects through active cultivation of partnerships with internal (IUPUI faculty, staff, and students) and external (museums, libraries, government agencies, schools, etc.) constituents. The Librarian will assist in promoting the Program of Digital Scholarship’s services and actively disperse this message to IUPUI and our civic partners within Indianapolis and beyond. Additionally, the successful candidate will assume subject liaison responsibilities for the IUPUI Department of Geography.

Primary Duties

 The Digital Scholarship Outreach Librarian will be responsible for:

• Seeking and managing received external funding to support the creation of digital projects
• Developing digital projects in collaboration with internal and external partners
• Overseeing a digitization team of 4-6 part time staff
• Working with a variety of digital management systems
• Actively communicating with Library subject liaisons to academic departments about the Program of Digital Scholarship and its possible applications in the disciplines they cover
• Developing publicity materials in collaboration with the Director of External Relations to inform target audiences and the public at large about the Program of Digital Scholarship
• Organizing small programs or conferences for digital project stakeholders to explore possibilities for collaborative projects and strategies for statewide standards, resource sharing, and evaluation

Secondary Duties

 As liaison to the Department of Geography, the Librarian will be responsible for:

• Selecting print and electronic information resources that support the Department’s teaching and scholarship
• Providing information literacy and skills instruction
• Providing research consultations upon request
• Supporting transformation of scholarly output into sustainable communication models and formats
• Participating in the provision of reference services

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Minimum Qualifications:

• Earned Master’s degree from an ALA-accredited Library/Information Science program
• Experience with digital publishing tools such as: Dspace, OJS, Fedora, Islandora, ContentDM, Drupal, WordPress, bepress, etc.
• Demonstrated service commitment
• Experience selecting and writing grants and managing successfully attained grant funds
• Demonstrated ability to achieve results in a collaborative work environment including demonstrated ability to collaborate with external partners to accomplish a common goal

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience collaborating with university faculty and other campus stakeholders
• Experience with collection development and information literacy instruction
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Educational background in relevant field
• Understanding of GIS and its applications

ENVIRONMENT

Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI) is an urban research and academic health science university with 20 schools and academic units. Located in downtown Indianapolis, a diverse and affordable mid-sized city, IUPUI enrolls more than 30,000 students. The vision of the IUPUI University Library is to be the innovative leader among urban university libraries. It has a staff of approximately 80 and a budget in excess of $9.5 million.

TO APPLY

Please forward letter of application, resume, and contact information for four references (include name, title, address, telephone number, and email address) electronically to Teresa McCurry at the following email address: ulibhr@iupui.edu. Applications will be accepted until September 3, 2012. IUPUI University Library is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer that values and encourages diversity in its students, faculty and staff.

Director Division of Special Collections

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas Libraries invites nominations for and applications from innovative, collaborative, externally-focused applicants to lead the Division of Special Collections as Director. The primary mission of Special Collections is to collect, preserve, provide discovery and access to, and promote, interpret, and instruct in the use of our materials.  The Special Collections Division documents the history, culture, and physical environment of the city of Las Vegas, the Southern Nevada region, the global gaming industry, and the University of Nevada Las Vegas. Reporting to the Dean of Libraries, the Director is a member of the senior management team sharing responsibility for the overall management of the Libraries. A primary role of the Director will be in external relations, fund-raising and community engagement: documenting and communicating to stakeholders the value of Special Collections to the university and to the community. The Director will work closely with the Dean, the Libraries Director of Development, and the Libraries External Relations Manager in development and communications activities for the Libraries.  The successful candidate will combine traditional experience and competencies with knowledge of current trends in Special Collections and will lead the staff in shaping and implementing a shared vision, with a focus on continuous improvement. For more information, please visit https://hrsearch.unlv.edu   

UNLV is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Educator and Employer Committed to Achieving Excellence Through Diversity.

Apply Here: http://www.Click2Apply.net/gfm9hhr

Vice Provost For University Libraries, University Librarian

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The Vice Provost provides leadership for strategic planning, advancement and fundraising, coordination of libraries campus-wide, and policy direction for collections, personnel, public services, technical services, and facilities planning. The Vice Provost must be a collaborative, dynamic leader with a clear vision for developing and implementing strategic plans to sustain and enhance the role of libraries in the intellectual life of the university. Candidates should have a proven record of excellence in academic library administration and clear understanding about how to create, preserve, and deliver library content and services to a diverse audience of faculty, staff and students. Candidates should demonstrate commitment to academic excellence and outstanding service, and possess a vision for excellence in meeting dynamic needs of the university in the 21st century. Candidates must have a vision for respecting and advancing the role of information technology, teaching, learning, and scholarship at a major research university.

Qualifications : MLS from ALA accredited library school; 10 or more years experience at a research or university library, including 5 or more years of administrative experience in a supervisory role; Ability to manage dynamic processes of change in large organizations; Demonstrated experience in fundraising, development and advancement of institutions; Demonstrated record of executive accountability, visionary leadership and innovation, fiscal management, advancing information technology in a library setting, and commitment to diversity; Proven experience in managing programs, budgets, and staff in a complex research library environment; Ability to exercise leadership in national and international information policy programs and initiatives with other libraries, organizations, and cultural institutions (e.g., Committee on Institutional Cooperation, and Hathitrust).

Additional Information : The University of Wisconsin-Madison, the flagship institution within the University of Wisconsin System, is a major land-grant university committed to excellence in teaching, research and public service. The University of Wisconsin-Madison Libraries comprise one of the ten largest public university library systems in the United States. Library services are decentralized and coordinated through the leadership of the General Library System, which provides technical infrastructure, support for acquisitions, and integration of campus library services. The General Library System, with a budget of approximately $24 million with $7.4 million dedicated to collections, administers fifteen libraries. The GLS involves approximately 225 full-time employees and its physical collections are among the largest in the country. For more information, see: www.wisc.edu.

To Apply: For a complete job description and to apply, visit http://www.ohr.wisc.edu/WebListing/Unclassified/PVLSummary.aspx?pvl_num=72952

For full consideration, nominations and applications should be sent ELECTRONICALLY to vp-search@provost.wisc.edu.

NOTE: Unless confidentiality is requested in writing, information regarding the names of applicants must be released upon request. Finalists cannot be guaranteed confidentiality.
A criminal background check will be conducted prior to hiring.

UW-Madison is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.  We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

Digital Processing Coordinator Librarian

Reporting to the Head, Preservation & Conservation, the Digital Processing Coordinator Librarian manages centralized digitization and processing of collections. The Coordinator works closely with staff in Library Information Technology, Cataloging-Metadata, Digital Research & Publishing, other library departments and vendors on digitization projects in all formats, including books, photographs, manuscripts, 3D objects, and audio/visual media.

Specific responsibilities include:

• Manage the University of Iowa Libraries’ digital processing activities.
• Design, implement, document and manage workflows for multiple concurrent digitization streams.
• Negotiate priorities and coordinate with staff throughout the Libraries (Library IT, Digital Research & Publishing, and Cataloging-Metadata) and content providers for successful end-to-end digital collections building.
• Develop and maintain specifications for digital image capture and post-processing, in line with best practices as well as project-specific requirements.
• Train and supervise staff and students on all phases of digital imaging, from assessment and preparation of physical collection materials to image capture, file naming and foldering, and post-capture processing.
• Work closely with other staff in Preservation & Conservation on issues related to conservation treatment before and after digitization, and on proper care and handling of collections during digitization.
• Work with outside vendors (such as the University of Iowa’s Center for Media Production) to digitize audiovisual materials, including reel-to-reel, film, VHS, LP, cassette tapes, glass slides, and other media.
• Prepare specifications for digital vended services, evaluate responses to proposals for such services, make recommendations for selecting vendors; and act on behalf of the library as the technical liaison to vendors providing digital products.
• Represent and champion digital preservation interests across the library, the University, and to the community at large.
• Monitor developments and emerging trends, and participate in industry-wide conversations about collections digitization and relevant standards and technologies.
• Contribute expertise in the creation of technical and preservation metadata.
• Seek opportunities for cooperation and partnerships across campus, statewide, nationally and internationally.

Required Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in Library and Information Science from an ALA-accredited program.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Knowledge of digital imaging concepts (resolution, bit depth, etc.) and familiarity with standards and best practices in a variety of formats.
• Demonstrated ability to meet production deadlines and goals.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a rapidly changing technological environment.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment where consultation, flexibility, collaboration and cooperation are essential.
• Ability to articulate technical concepts to non-technical staff, and ability to translate user needs into technical requirements.
• Experience with text and image scanning, OCR, and image manipulation.
• Familiarity with Dublin Core or other metadata standards.
• Basic knowledge of copyright and fair use as it relates to digitization.
• Demonstrated interest in professional development.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity in the workplace or community.
• Understanding of the mission of a research university and the value of digital library collections in an academic and research environment.

Desired Qualifications:

• Supervisory and/or training experience.
• Demonstrated ability to direct large projects with complex workflows.
• Experience with audio/video formats and familiarity with compressed media.
• Experience working with commercial service providers.
• Experience with digital asset management software.
• Experience creating and/or modifying scripts (e.g., batch file naming operations).
• Experience with proper care and handling of physical collections.

Universal Competencies

• Positive Impact/Achieving Results: Ability to utilize existing resources and learning to achieve or exceed desired outcomes of current and future organizational goals/needs. Able to demonstrate ethical behavior in diverse situations while producing results.
• Service Excellence/Customer Focus: Ability to meet or exceed customer service needs and expectations and provide excellent service in a direct or indirect manner. Ability to effectively transmit and interpret information through appropriate communication with internal and external customers.
• Collaboration and Embracing Diversity: Ability to work with a variety of individuals and groups in a constructive and civil manner while appreciating the unique contribution of individuals from varied cultures, nationalities, genders, ages, etc.

Salary and appointment: Appointment will be made at the Librarian level with a salary range of $43,000 to $46,000. Start date is negotiable. The University of Iowa offers an attractive package of benefits including 24 days of paid vacation per year, your choice between two retirement plans and two University of Iowa health insurance plans, dental insurance, pre-tax child and health care spending accounts, and additional options.

The University of Iowa Libraries: The University of Iowa library system consists of the Main Library, the Hardin Library for the Health Sciences and a number of branch libraries. The Libraries has more than 5 million volumes including thousands of electronic resources and coordinates the development and maintenance of the University’s locally-created open access digital resources including the Iowa Digital Library, featuring close to a million digitized texts, images, and audio and video recordings, as well as Iowa Research Online, our institutional repository. Our Special Collections include over 200,000 rare books, ranging in age from the 15^th century to newly created artists’ books.

Library systems are built on a mix of open source, locally developed, hosted services, and vended applications primarily from Ex Libris, OCLC, and Microsoft. The University of Iowa is a member of the Committee on Institutional Cooperation (CIC), ARL, OCLC, CRL, SPARC, CNI, CLIR, LOCKSS, CLOCKSS, and Portico. The Libraries provides a program of support for professional development activities and its staff members are actively engaged in national cooperative efforts.

The University and Iowa City: A major research and teaching institution, the University of Iowa offers internationally recognized programs in a diverse array of academic, medical, and artistic disciplines, from otolaryngology to fiction writing, printmaking to space science, hydraulic engineering to dance. The University consists of a faculty of 2,000 and a permanent staff of 13,000 serving 30,500 students, more than 40% of whom are from out of state and close to 10,000 of whom are registered in graduate and professional degree programs. Approximately 9% of the University’s faculty and staff and 10% of its student body are members of minority groups, and 8% of the students are from foreign countries.

The University of Iowa is home to the Writers’ Workshop, the oldest graduate creative writing program in the country, and the blueprint for many of the creative writing programs that now thrive on campuses worldwide. It is also home to the International Writing Program where, since 1967, over a thousand writers from more than 120 countries have participated. The University has recently instituted a program in creative writing in Spanish. Finally, UNESCO designated Iowa City as the world’s third City of Literature in 2008.

Iowa City is a community of some 68,000 people (more than 150,000 live in the surrounding area) with excellent educational, recreational, and cultural advantages. It is consistently cited in the national media as a city with an excellent quality of life. The city is readily accessible via interstate highways and a major airport is only 30 minutes away. The community is growing in its diversity; within the Iowa City Community School District, 33% of the students are minority, with 17% identifying as African-American, 9% as Latino/Hispanic, 7% as Asian-American, and .4% as Native American during the 2011/12 school year.

Application Procedure: To apply for this position, please visit the University of Iowa Jobs@UIOWA website at http://jobs.uiowa.edu. To help facilitate your application process, note the requisition number 61371. Applications must be received by Friday, September 7, 2012.

THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER. WOMEN AND MINORITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

For more information about the University of Iowa Libraries and community, please see http://www.lib.uiowa.edu/about/employment/

Library Director

Fletcher Free Library in Burlington Vermont is currently seeking candidates for the position of Library Director. 

The ideal candidate is a motivated leader who will successfully bring together the two keys areas of day-to-day operations and dynamic community vision and engagement, while promoting a collaborative and open atmosphere. The Director will partner with City agencies to enhance the Library’s already strong commitment to cultural competency and diversity programming. Masters of Library Science degree from an A.L.A accredited institution and two years relevant library experience in a public setting or State of Vermont Librarian Certification plus five years relevant experience.

Knowledge of emerging technologies and library trends, as well as fundraising and development activities will also be essential to this position.

The Fletcher Free Library is located at the heart of one of America’s most beautiful small cities with just over 42,000 residents. The largest public library in Vermont, FFL is one of four Carnegie libraries in Vermont. The 45,000 sq. ft. building houses 147,000 items with an annual circulation of over 400,000.  Situated between Lake Champlain and the Green Mountains, the City has received many quality-of-living awards from national magazines and organizations. 

To learn more about this position and to obtain a City of Burlington application, please see our website: www.burlingtonvt.gov/HR.   Please send resume, cover letter and completed City of Burlington application to: Human Resources, 179 So. Winooski Ave., Burlington, Vermont 05401.

Women, minorities and persons with disabilities are highly encouraged to apply. EOE

Executive Director – Reaching Across Illinois Library System (RAILS) Search Extended

The Challenge – to lead a vibrant, connected, accessible network of libraries to improve public education and the quality of life for Illinois citizens (paraphrased from RAILS Vision Statement).  The Board of Directors of the newly formed Reaching Across Illinois Library System (RAILS) seeks an innovative and creative leader—capable of achieving organizational consensus amid the diverse demands and expectations of staff, member libraries, public officials and citizens.  The successful candidate will be able to envision enhanced library services, inspire others to initiate innovative change that supports the cooperative spirit of Illinois libraries, lead a team of highly-talented professionals and relentlessly pursue the vision, mission and values of the System.

Reaching Across Illinois Library System (RAILS) (http://railslibraries.info/) is one of two multi-type regional library systems in Illinois. RAILS was formed in 2011, through the merger of the Alliance, DuPage, Metropolitan, North Suburban, and Prairie Area library systems. Library systems are established by state law (75 ILCS 10/), the Illinois Library System Act).  Funding for Illinois Library Systems is provided through the Illinois State Library and the Secretary of State, with funds appropriated by the Illinois General Assembly. The RAILS service area covers northern and western Illinois. The system serves more than 1500 public, private, university, and school library members, representing more than 3700 library facilities in a 27,000 square mile area. Although the city of Chicago is within RAILS' boundaries, and a number of RAILS member libraries are located in Chicago, the Chicago Public Library constitutes a separate library system.  RAILS provides delivery service to support Illinois’ vast interlibrary loan program, technology support for more than 800 libraries’ electronic catalogs, and Talking Book Services that serve persons with visual or physical disabilities who cannot read conventional print material.  For additional details on the System, the region and its libraries see http://www.gossagesager.com/RAILSlinks.htm. 

Responsibilities. The Executive Director is responsible for providing executive leadership in the overall administration and integration of a multi-type library system that has been formed from five previously existing systems.  The Executive Director will work closely with the System Board of Directors, System staff, member library directors and representatives, as well as Illinois Heartland Library System, the Chicago Public Library and the Illinois State Library.    

Examples of core job functions can be found in the detailed job description at http://www.gossagesager.com/RAILSjobdesc.pdf. 

Qualifications. MLS degree from an ALA-accredited library school; and a minimum of ten years of progressively responsible library management, with five years at the senior and/or executive level including supervision of professional and supervisory staff.  Desired knowledge, skills and abilities include: knowledge of principles and practices of library system administration; experience in long range planning and budgeting; strong verbal, written communication and listening skills; effective problem solving; organizational skills, including the ability to delegate authority, supervise and lead staff effectively at multiple remote sites; and proven experience operating within and influencing outcomes in a political environment. See the job description for additional details.  Experience reporting to a governing board and knowledge of and experience working with the Illinois legislative process affecting libraries are highly desirable.

Compensation. The starting salary range is $100,000-$140,000 (dependent upon experience and qualifications) with a competitive benefits package.

For further information, contact Dan or Jobeth Bradbury at Bradbury Associates/Gossage Sager Associates, by phone, 816-531-2468, or  by email.  Apply via email with a meaningful cover letter and resume as Word or pdf attachments to Dan Bradbury, danbradbury@gossagesager.com  or Jobeth Bradbury, jobethbradbury@gossagesager.com.  The position closes September 30, 2012.

Coordinator of Marketing and Outreach

Working closely with the Libraries’ leadership team, the Coordinator of Marketing and Outreach is responsible for planning, administering, implementing and assessing library programs and services related to marketing, public relations and outreach; oversees the coordination of internal and external communications and activities such as presentations, public events, brochures and displays that promote library services and resources; coordinates the collection of data used for assessment of library resources and services; and engages in library collection management responsibilities.

Specific Responsibilities 

•  Develop a communication plan for the library that supports identified goals; consult with stakeholders to identify needs, objectives and design approache
• Write library news items, including events, special hours, announcement of new collections, and events; publish news to website, and distribute to other media
• Serve as liaison to the Marquette Office of Marketing and Communication, working to place library news in campus media; coordinate branding strategy and design standards
• Assist in the planning and promotion of library events and speakers
• Actively seek, coordinate and implement programming opportunities with other departments on campus and beyond, with the goal of increasing the library’s visibility and involvement in the life of the University
• Coordinate the writing and production of a variety of printed publications for the libraries, including effective and informative information brochures and newsletters
• Coordinate photography of major events, exhibits and staff events for use in internal and external promotional campaigns
• Participate in the Libraries’ social media presence
• Work with Libraries' webmaster to create and schedule library news for the home page
• Coordinate the collection of statistics and data related to library resources and user services
• Coordinate the completion of surveys including the Academic Library Survey, ACRL Statistics Survey and as well as data requested by the University’s Office of Research
• Engage in library collection management responsibilities

Required Qualifications

• ALA-accredited Master’s degree in Library and Information Science
• 2 years of related experience
• Demonstrated knowledge of operations, services, key issues and trends in academic libraries
• Strong computer competency, including proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and social media applications
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, interpersonal skills, and the ability to deal with diverse constituencies

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience promoting library services
• Experience in design or desktop publishing, web authoring software, and instructional technologies
• Experience with library statistics collection and analysis
• Experience conducting analysis and creating reports using statistical software (Excel, SPSS, etc.)

Appointment will be made at the Assistant or Associate Librarian rank. For full consideration, submit application online by to the University’s application site:  careers.marquette.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=53962

Digital Initiatives Librarian

Georgia State University Library seeks an enthusiastic, collegial, self-starter to serve as the manager of the Digital Archive @ Georgia State University, the University’s institutional repository, which highlights the research and scholarly productivity of members of the University community. The University Library administers the archive to collect, organize, disseminate, and preserve the digital scholarly output of Georgia State University faculty, students and staff.  The repository is hosted on the Digital Commons platform and currently includes ETDs, conference materials and journals.

The Digital Initiatives Librarian will be responsible for overseeing services related to the Library's institutional repository, including but not limited to:

• Identifying and recruiting new content, and editing existing content as needed
• Developing, implementing and evaluating marketing and promotion efforts
• Providing support for the library’s scholarly communication activities
• Raising awareness of Open Access to the GSU community
• Providing Library and University faculty with information, training and assistance in depositing materials into the Archive, including establishing and maintaining Selected Works author pages
• Analyzing policies, procedures and workflows to insure consistency and accuracy of metadata
• Supporting established institutional repository guidelines, including submission rules and the development of new communities and series
• Creating new guidelines as necessary

This position reports to the Associate Dean for Collections.

For additional information about the Georgia State University Library: http://www.library.gsu.edu

Qualifications:

REQUIRED:

•  ALA-accredited Master’s degree in Library and/or Information Science
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
• Familiarity with current trends and emerging issues regarding copyright, open access and scholarly communication as they relate to institutional repositories
• Knowledge of current metadata schemas, standards, and digital content management systems
• Coursework or experience resulting in knowledge of principles and practices governing institutional repositories
• Academic library experience
• Experience working directly with faculty at a research university
• Ability to meet requirements for promotion
• Ability to pass a background check

PREFERRED:

• Experience working with Digital Common
• Project management experience
• Experience developing, implementing and evaluating marketing and promotion efforts

Salary and Rank

Minimum salary of $48,000 for 12 months.  Salary is commensurate with the candidate’s education and experience.  Appointment at a faculty rank, on a contract renewal basis.

Submit a cover letter addressing the above qualifications; resume; name, address and phone number of three references, including immediate supervisor.  Review of materials will begin September 7, 2012 and will continue until the position is filled.  Send materials to:

Human Resources Coordinator

0BUniversity Library

Georgia State University

100 Decatur Street, SE, Atlanta, GA 30303-3202

(404) 413-2700

liblao@gsu.edu

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

Curator for the Cassady Lewis Carroll Collection

University of Southern California (USC) Libraries seeks an experienced contract librarian to organize, catalog, and promote use of the Cassady Lewis Carroll and Wonderland Award Collections. The Curator (Position #287) will work with the programming and communications unit and donors to develop programs, exhibitions, and publications. Requirements: MLS from ALA-accredited program or non-U.S. equivalent is typically required for a librarian appointment at USC and at least two years cataloging experience in an academic, research or public library setting. USC values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity in employment. Women and men, and members of all racial and ethnic groups, are encouraged to apply. For full position description and application procedure, see http://www.usc.edu/libraries/

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Digital Initiatives Librarian

The Maureen and Mike Mansfield Library at The University of Montana seeks a creative and dynamic leader for the position of Digital Initiatives Librarian.  This position provides expertise and leadership in technical planning, development, implementation, project management and support of the Library’s digital initiatives.  The successful candidate will possess an ALA accredited Master’s degree in Library Science; demonstrated experience with digitization equipment and digital project management in a library environment; ability to meet standards for achieving tenure and promotion.

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. 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.  It is also the Regional Depository Library for Montana.

To learn more about The University of Montana or the Maureen and Mike Mansfield Library, visit http://www.umt.edu and http://www.lib.umt.edu.

Full position description and how to apply available at University of Montana - Careers or

 http://umjobs.silkroad.com/.  

The University of Montana is an EEO/AA employer.

Social Science Reference Services Librarian

This position provides information, reference and research assistance to the university community with concentration in the social sciences.  This position also is responsible for selecting and evaluating library collections in assigned subject areas, developing and delivering instructional programs and products, planning and implementing web and individual outreach services, participating in library planning and development, and contributing to the library profession.

REQUIREMENTS: ALA-accredited MLS or MLIS degree; excellent organizational, communication and interpersonal skills; ability to work both independently and collaboratively across disciplines in a service oriented environment; analytical skills including independent problem solving, critical thinking and time management skills; knowledge of reference resources; experience in teaching, training, and/or presentation; experience providing excellent customer service; experience in using emerging technologies, specifically web development and multi-media application. Preferred: academic background in social sciences, library experience; instructional, teaching or training experience in a classroom environment; reference experience.    

                        

SALARY AND BENEFITS: Salary commensurate with experience. Excellent benefits package.

Old Dominion University is a metropolitan state-supported institution with enrollment of 24,400,  and a Carnegie Extensive Doctoral/Research University. The campus is located in the historic port city of Norfolk, VA. Position announcement and description are available at http://www.lib.odu.edu/aboutthelibraries/employment.htm. For campus information, check http://www.odu.edu.

APPLICATION: Screening of applicants will begin on September 1, 2012 and close September 8, 2012. Send a letter of application addressing each required qualification, resume, and the names, addresses, telephone numbers and e-mail addresses of three professional references to: Stuart Frazer Chair, Search Committee for Social Sciences Reference Services Librarian, Perry Library, Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA 23529-0256, sfrazer@odu.edu , (757)683-4174. 

Old Dominion University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and requires compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.

Library Instructional Designer

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas invites applications for Library Instructional Designer. This position is located within the Libraries’ Division of Research and Education. In support of the University Libraries’ mission and shared values, the Research and Education Division fosters collaborations that contribute to our users’ academic success, research, and lifelong learning. The Division positively impacts student learning and supports the research and scholarly agenda of the University. This mission is realized through: instruction of learners using a variety of methods and tools, partnerships with faculty to create an integrated, assessable, information literacy-focused curriculum, provision of targeted information resources, expert, point-of-need research assistance, and a commitment to fostering competencies for lifelong inquiry.

Reporting to the Head of Educational Initiatives, a Library Instructional Designer with expertise in learning theory, pedagogical methods, learning outcomes assessment, and the design and development of digital learning objects is needed to support information literacy instruction in both face-to-face and online environments. 

Responsibilities include: leading the design of pedagogically rich tools and experiences to enhance critical thinking and information literacy learning; designing and developing technology-based learning objects across a broad range of disciplines which integrate graphic, text and audio elements in multi-media learning materials; collaborating with liaison librarians to create effective lesson plans, assignments and assessment strategies; and developing workshops for library and academic faculty to improve instructional effectiveness and promote integration of information literacy into departmental curricula on topics such as pedagogy, assignment design, student-centered instruction, learning theory, learning styles, student learning assessment, and technical training.

For more information, please visit https://hrsearch.unlv.edu

UNLV is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Educator and Employer Committed to Achieving Excellence Through Diversity.

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