Head of Access Services

Duties & Responsibilities:

The Harvard Library seeks a creative and forward-thinking professional to serve on the Library's senior leadership team in the new position of Head of Access Services, with responsibility for shaping the strategic direction for the storage, circulation, and collaborative lending and borrowing for the Harvard Library collection.

This position represents a key opportunity to champion an integrated collection philosophy across Harvard University and to lead, shape, and oversee the work of staff engaged in providing access to research resources in many formats for the Harvard Library community.

Reporting to the Associate Director for Library Services, this role provides the day to day management of and optimizes the operational effectiveness and costs of materials delivery, circulation and storage throughout the Harvard Library.

Develop a library-wide strategic direction for evolving local and offsite storage systems in the light of developing information technologies, increased digitization of materials and collaborative lending and borrowing arrangements with peers.

Align the Harvard Library's different collection storage, circulation and collaborative lending and borrowing functions and hold lead responsibility for the enhancement and strategic development of programs and services that meet constituent needs across the University.

Bring a demonstrated knowledge of and affinity for IT services and play a proactive role in managing, streamlining, and updating Harvard's integrated library system (ILS), OPAC, and web-based patron services.

Provide oversight for the Harvard Depository, which is the University's current offsite, high-density storage facility and which provides timely and reliable services to the Harvard libraries and other customers. HD is equipped with 1.3 million linear feet of shelving specifically designed to accommodate books, records, microforms, and other media.

Demonstrate accountability and creativity in building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders and foster an environment of innovation and continuous improvement.

Contribute to Library-wide planning, budget allocation, and to all initiatives that advance the Library's evolution
as the preeminent research library of the 21^st century.

Foster fresh thinking on contemporary topics across the Harvard Library to identify and implement new business and funding models for library storage facilities, including collaborative approaches, within the library system.

Note: For the complete text of this job description please visit:

http://employment.harvard.edu/jobdescriptions/Head_of_Access_Services.pdf

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required with an ALA-accredited master's degree in Library Science or a minimum of ten years experience with eight years directly related and progressively responsible experience leading professional programs in project, production or operations pertaining to collection storage, circulation, and collaborative lending and borrowing strategies
• Experience managing complex budgets and financial planning and analysis

Additional Qualifications:

• Ability to identify strategic priorities and lead preferably with experience from within a large academic research library with working knowledge of academic institutions and ability to respond to faculty expectations, academic calendars, and varied planning cycles
• Demonstrated leadership and expertise leading a variety of collection management and circulation approaches and technologies (e.g., data storage, data collection, data reporting, analyses, electronic document delivery, and library management systems)
• Previous warehouse management systems expertise, including experience with locator software applications, logistics, and space management skills
• Working knowledge of academic institutions and ability to respond to faculty expectations, academic calendars, and varied planning cycles
• Ability to monitor multiple projects that serve a range of clients
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively influence, persuade and promote the organization's work internally and externally

Additional Information:

The Harvard Library

By setting a fresh course for the Harvard Library, the University seeks to build a flagship research library that is positioned to excel in the rapidly evolving, 21^st century information environment. On the basis of an extensive, 18-month library review, Harvard will restructure the organization, governance, and funding of its University library system to better serve the changing needs of students, faculty, and researchers. The Harvard Library will support excellence and innovation in teaching, learning, and scholarship by attracting and developing a community of talented professionals who can actively shape the cultivation of knowledge and the development of pedagogy within the University and throughout the broader scholarly community. The new Harvard Library structure will:

• maximize strategic capacity in the library system as a whole;
• harmonize library management and business processes;
• facilitate enhancements in collections and services;
• create a culture of continuous improvement and innovation; and
• preserve appropriate local autonomy in establishing collecting priorities and patron service levels.

The University

Founded in 1636, Harvard University is preeminent among the world's research universities. Harvard has grown from nine students with a single master to an enrollment of more than 6,600 undergraduate students, over 14,000 graduate students, and an additional 2,000 part-time students. Over 16,000 people work at Harvard, including approximately 2,100 faculty members. An additional 10,000 individuals have faculty appointments in Harvard-affiliated teaching hospitals.

Designated a university in 1780, Harvard includes 12 colleges and schools. The Faculty of Arts and Sciences-comprising Harvard College, the School for Engineering and Applied Science, the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, and the Division of Continuing Education-is the oldest and largest of the Harvard faculties. The University's world-renowned graduate and professional schools include Harvard Business School, Harvard Divinity School, Harvard Graduate School of Design, Harvard Graduate School of Education, Harvard Law School, Harvard Medical School (including the School of Dental Medicine), the Harvard School of Public Health, and the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study.

In the course of 375 years, Harvard's Library has grown from a single collection of 400 volumes to a 73-unit library system whose holdings include nearly 17 million volumes, more than 21 million digital files, 10 million microforms, 8 million photographs, an estimated 400 million manuscript items.

Competencies for Success

Select behaviors and attributes will be critical for the success of the chosen candidate. Competencies for this role and for other leaders in the Harvard Library include a strong strategic sense, a commitment to creativity, innovation and continuous improvement along with a willingness to hold oneself and one's staff accountable for producing results.

How to Apply:

Qualified candidates may apply online at, http://www.employment.harvard.edu/. Please refer to req 23515BR.

Science Librarian

Position and Responsibilities:

The Georgia State University Library seeks a collegial, committed, and energetic librarian to provide innovative teaching and research support to students and faculty in the natural sciences, with assigned responsibilities to the Department of Biology and the Neuroscience Institute. This position offers an opportunity to participate in instruction programs and develop collections in all formats in biology, neuroscience, and other areas based on background and expertise. This position works collaboratively with the Science Librarian for Chemistry, Mathematics, and Computer Science.

The successful candidate is responsive to and engages both undergraduate and graduate students and has a strong commitment to quality public service. The Science Librarian meets regularly with faculty members to provide information and instruction about library services, collections, and programs. The successful candidate delivers quality, in-depth reference and consultation services; develops library collections in the assigned subject areas; promotes library services and library instruction; and fosters communication between assigned departments and the library. Subject librarians assist with general reference service that includes desk and virtual reference hours and are responsible for some weekend and evening hours. Subject librarians as faculty are expected to serve on library and university committees and engage in scholarly activities.

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

• Experience using research databases and other resources in biology and the natural sciences
• Commitment to innovative and successful user-centered services
• Proficiency in the use of relevant technology for instruction and outreach purposes
• Knowledge of collection development issues and trends

·         Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills

·         Ability to pass a background check

PREFERRED:

• Undergraduate or graduate degree in biology or a natural science
• Experience providing research services within an academic library, particularly reference and instruction in the natural sciences
• Experience with collection development in sciences or related subject areas, including selection of materials and management of collection budget
• Demonstrated interest in scholarly and professional activities

Salary and Rank

$44,000-$52,000 for 12 months.  Salary 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 May 13, 2011 and will continue until the position is filled.  Send materials to:

Human Resources Coordinator

University 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.

Acquisition Librarian

ADELPHI UNIVERSITY

Acquisition Librarian

Assistant Professor

Tenure-track

Responsibilities: Reporting to the Dean of Libraries through the Associate Dean for Technical and Automated Services, the Acquisition Librarian will be responsible for a wide range of departmental activities.

Primary Responsibilities:

·         Acquire library materials in all formats for the Adelphi University Libraries.

·         Coordinate the daily operations related to ordering, receiving and claiming

  library materials.

·         Monitor expenditures, vendor payments, encumbrances, and status of orders.

·         Represent the Libraries’ interests with publishers/vendors.

·         Conduct ongoing evaluation of vendor performance.

·         Provide supervision and training for Acquisition personnel.

·         Work closely with the subject selectors, Collection Development Librarian, Electronic Resources Librarian, Coordinator of Cataloging, Periodicals Manager, and the Associate Deans.

Other Responsibilities: Collection development and liaison responsibilities for one or more schools or departments. Participation in the Libraries’ information literacy program.

Provision of services at Swirbul Library’s main reference desk including occasional evenings and weekends. Service on University and Library committees. Participation in professional associations and activities. Participation in scholarly activities including research and publishing required for reappointment and tenure.

Qualifications: This is a tenure-track Assistant Professor library faculty position. Applicants must hold a master’s degree from an ALA accredited school of library/information science. A second post-baccalaureate degree or similar proof of advanced study is required for promotion to the rank of Associate Professor and tenure. Applicants must possess excellent supervisory, interpersonal and communications skills as well as the ability to work effectively in a collegial environment. It is desirable that the successful candidate will have: a) knowledge of the book trade and library vendors; b) previous experience with acquisition operations in an academic environment; c) experience working with Innovative Interfaces or another integrated library system; d) evidence of ability to meet criteria for promotion and tenure.

Salary and Benefits: Salary is competitive and dependent upon qualifications and experience. 190 day work year as per the Collective Bargaining Agreement. Excellent benefits, including TIAA/ CREF and alternative 403 (b) retirement plans.

University and Library profile: Adelphi University, chartered in 1896, was the first institution of higher education for liberal arts and sciences on Long Island. The University is in a dynamic period of transformation and rebuilding and offers a broad array of programs to a diverse student population of 7,000 of which half are graduate students. The libraries serve the main Garden City campus and locations in Manhattan, Hudson Valley and Hauppauge.

Application Information:  Available September 1^st or possibly earlier. Screening of applications will begin in May but will be accepted until position is filled. Please apply online at www.adelphi.edu/positions/faculty  with letter of application, CV and contact information for three references.

Adelphi University is an AA/EOE Employer.

Assistant Professor/Content Development Librarian

Kansas State University is conducting a search for a tenure-track Content Development Librarian at K-State Libraries.  MLS and demonstrated interest in collection management required.  For a complete position description and application procedures visit our website:  www.lib.k-state.edu/jobs.  EOE.  Background check required.

Part-Time Reference Librarian

Part-time Reference Librarian at Long Island University / Brooklyn Campus Library

(Part Time 6 – 14 hours a week)
                                                                                           

Job Duties: Provide service-desk assistance to patrons of the library’s Reference Department, determining patron needs through reference interviews and directing patrons to relevant resources, both print and electronic.  Perform other duties as assigned.  Weekends and some evenings required.

Qualifications: MLS or MLIS from ALA-accredited institution; excellent communication skills; previous experience providing reference services; must be able to work weekends.

To apply: Send cover letter with resume to Raquel Collado, Office of Human Resources,  Long Island University – Brooklyn Campus, 1 University Plaza, Brooklyn N.Y. 11201 or email Raquel.collado@liu.edu

Archivist

The University of California, Irvine Libraries seeks a skilled, innovative, and knowledgeable professional for the position of Archivist in the Department of Special Collections & Archives.   

Responsibilities

The Archivist plays a leading role in the processing and management of all archival and manuscript collections, including appraisal, accessioning, preparation of processing plans, arrangement and description, and preservation of materials in all formats and collecting areas. 

Reporting to the Head of Special Collections & Archives and University Archivist, the Archivist works collaboratively within the department to set priorities and determine appropriate approaches to accessioning collections and preparing them for use. The Archivist develops and implements uniform arrangement and description standards and ensures that materials are efficiently and effectively processed.  The Archivist has responsibility for encoding finding aids using Encoded Archival Description (EAD) for contribution to the Online Archive of California.  The Archivist supervises processing assistants including paraprofessional archival processors and part-time students.  The Archivist serves on the Department's reference desk.  The successful candidate may also participate in instruction and outreach activities, digitization projects, preparation of exhibits, acquisition of manuscript and archival collections, donor relations, and grant proposals as appropriate.

Qualifications

Required:

• A graduate degree in library science from an ALA-accredited institution, or a graduate degree in archival studies, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Formal coursework or training in archival management and theory.
• Two or more years of professional archival processing experience.
• Understanding of and commitment to nationally-accepted standards, tools, and best practices for archival processing and description, including Describing Archives: a Content Standard.
• Advanced skill in using the Archivist’s Toolkit and encoding finding aids using Encoded Archival Description.
• In-depth knowledge of efficient processing procedures, such as those outlined in Greene and Meissner's "More Product, Less Process."
• Ability to learn new technologies quickly and effectively.
• Ability to successfully train and supervise the work of archival processing assistants.
• Ability to provide effective reference service in an academic library.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team-based library organization within a culturally diverse academic community.

Preferred:

• Experience providing reference service in a research or academic library.
• Experience supervising archival processing assistants.
• Experience working with electronic records.
• Experience working with donors.
• Familiarity with basic records management principles and current trends.
• Familiarity with copyright issues relevant to archives.

Special Collections and Archives

Special Collections and Archives houses the UCI Libraries' collections of manuscripts and archives, rare books, and notable subject collections.  Archival collecting areas of particular strength and distinction include regional history (emphasizing Orange County and Southern California), the Southeast Asian Archive (documenting the post-1975 diaspora from Vietnam, Cambodia, and Laos), the Critical Theory Archive (including the papers of Jacques Derrida, Wolfgang Iser, Paul de Man, and others), the University Archives (documenting the UC Irvine campus), dance and the performing arts (including the papers of Robert Cohen and choreographers Donald McKayle and Eugene Loring), and distinguished UCI faculty (including Noble Laureates Frederick Reines and Sherwood Rowland).  The Department is also responsible for the curation of unique UCI digital scholarship.

The Libraries

The UCI Libraries are committed to innovation and excellence and are in a major period of change.  The Libraries consist of the Langson Library, the Ayala Science Library, the Library Gateway Study Center, and the Grunigen Medical Library.  These buildings contain over 3, 600 public seats for study and research and provide more than 600 public access computers.

 The UCI Libraries have a staff of approximately 150 FTE plus approximately 35 student assistant FTE.  The library collection consists of over 3.2 million volumes and over 78,000 journals and serial titles and an aggressively expanding electronic resources collection.  The UCI Libraries are a member of the:  Association of Research Libraries (ARL), California Digital Library (CDL), Coalition of Networked Information (CNI), Center for Research Libraries (CRL), Council on Library and Information Resources (CLIR), International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA) and Scholarly Publishing & Academic Resources Coalition (SPARC).

University of California, Irvine

The University of California, Irvine, is nestled in over 1,500 acres of coastal foothills, five miles from the Pacific Ocean, between San Diego and Los Angeles.  Founded in 1965, UCI has more than 26,000 undergraduate and graduate students and about 1,500 faculty members.

Nearly 67% of UCI students identify themselves as Asian American, African American, Chicano/Latino, or Native American.  The University offers graduate degrees in more than 100 academic disciplines and interdisciplinary programs in addition to the M.D. and J.D.  UCI’s academic programs are ranked nationally among the top universities; several doctoral programs are ranked in the top ten.

Librarians at the University of California Irvine are academic appointees and receive potential career status at the time of their initial appointment.  Librarians periodically receive administrative and peer review for merit increases based on the following criteria: 1) professional competence and quality of service within the Library; 2) professional activity outside the Library; 3) university and public service; and 4) research and other creative activity.

Salary & Benefits:  Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.  Preferred appointment level:  $46,164 - $56,496 (Assistant Librarian I - Associate Librarian IV).

Librarians are entitled to two days per month of annual leave, thirteen paid holidays, and one day per month sick leave.  The University has an excellent retirement system and offers a variety of group health, life, and disability insurance plans.  Benefits, which may also include an attractive mortgage program, are equal to approximately 40% of salary.

Deadline for Applications:  Applications received by May 2, 2011 will receive first consideration, but applications will continue to be accepted until the position is filled.

To Apply:  Electronic applications are preferred.  Qualified applicants who wish to be considered for this position should send their letters of application, complete resumes, and the names, email addresses, and phone numbers of three references, with a statement of each reference’s professional relationship to the applicant, to:

Email: libhr@uci.edu

Library Human Resources

UC Irvine, P.O. Box 19557

Irvine, CA 92623-9557

Confidential fax (949) 824-3270

Upon application, candidates should be in possession of proof of their legal right to employment in the U.S.  In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, verification of legal right to work will be required between the time of final selection and hiring, and is absolutely essential in ultimately being hired.

This position description is listed on the UCI Libraries Web site at http://www.lib.uci.edu/about/jobs/librarian-vacancies.html, with links to additional Web sites featuring campus and community information.

The University of California, Irvine is an equal opportunity employer

committed to excellence through diversity

Administrator Division of Library- Archives

Administrator Division of Library-Archives

Job Announcement Code:    11-00496

Location: Wisconsin Historical Society (WHS) Headquarters Building, 816 State Street; Madison, Wisconsin
County:         Dane
Classification Title:        Unclassified Indefinite Agency Appt. – 20.923(4) ESG 3
Job Working Title:        Administrator, Division of Library-Archives (State
Archivist)
Type of Employment:    Full Time (40 hours/week)
Salary:    $93,960 to 107,406 annual salary depending on qualifications plus excellent state benefits.  This is a non-represented position in pay schedule and range 90-03. This is an indefinite appointment; the incumbent serves at the discretion of the Director.

Special Qualifications: 
 A criminal background check will be conducted prior to an offer of employment.  Verification of academic degrees will be conducted prior to an offer of employment.

Contact:  
Brian Schroeder, Human Resources Specialist, Telephone 608/264-6409; Fax 608/264-6415; E-Mail BrianL.Schroeder@wisconsinhistory.org

Bargaining Unit:        Non-represented

Area of Competition:    Open

Deadline to Apply:        Completed materials must be received by 4:00 p.m. on Monday, May 2, 2011.

Introduction:
The Wisconsin Historical Society seeks an innovative leader and dynamic manager to be the Director the Society’s Library and Archives Division and to serve as the Wisconsin State Archivist.  The Society is a self-governing agency of the State of Wisconsin.  The Division manages a staff of 43 permanent employees plus many  part-time temporary and student workers, an annual budget of $5,220,669 and a collection numbering nearly four million items and 100,000 cubic feet of public and private records.  One of the nation’s premier research libraries, this Division serves as the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s North American History Library and administers the Wisconsin State Archives, a repository for state and local government records.  The Library-Archives Division is also widely known for its national holdings in genealogy, newspapers and periodicals, mass communications history, social action, organized labor, and film and theater history.  The Wisconsin Historical Society has a strong tradition that promotes the accessibility of all of its collections.

For additional information about the Wisconsin Historical Society Library-Archives, please see the website at: http://www.wisconsinhistory.org/libraryarchives/about.asp

Job Duties:
Under the direction and supervision of the Society’s Director, the Administrator of the Library-Archives Division performs professional administrative duties and is responsible for the development, operation, programming and overall management of the Division.  The Administrator directs staff in the areas of collection development, acquisitions, preservation, collection management, technical services, reference and public services, and outreach.  The Administrator is responsible for all aspects of a major state and national history research collection with a library of more than four million items (books, serials, state and federal government publications, digital collections, special collections, and other formats) and an archives of more than 100,000 cubic feet of textual collections, plus large holdings of visual materials, cartography, sound recordings, electronic records, and moving image film.  As State Archivist, this position is responsible for the program that manages and preserves the historical records of both state and local government and has delegated authority for making decisions regarding that program.  In addition, the Administrator coordinates the development and operation of the network of 13 Area Research Centers throughout Wisconsin.  The Administrator represents the Society on several state boards, University of Wisconsin (UW) committees and partnerships with other organizations.  The Administrator is the Society’s primary liaison with the University of Wisconsin and UW-Madison’s libraries for issues affecting the Society’s Library.  The Administrator plays the essential role in developing a vision for the future work of the Division in collecting, presenting, and preserving information in digital and electronic formats, while also understanding the issues relevant to protecting the Society’s important legacy collections.

Special Notes:
1.    A criminal background check will be conducted prior to an offer of employment to determine if the circumstances of any conviction may be related to the job.
2.    The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 requires employers to hire only individuals who are eligible to work in the United States.  Upon reporting for work, an individual will be expected to present proper evidence establishing employability.
3.    Verification of academic degrees will be conducted prior to an offer of employment.

Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
This position is responsible for administering a nationally known library and archives collection.  This position is unclassified and thus open to a variety of candidates with varying but applicable backgrounds.  A well-qualified candidate will have, at a minimum, a master’s degree.  The successful candidate will also possess a clear vision of the profession’s future including a commitment to the management and preservation of electronic records and information, an understanding of the issues associated with legacy collections, a sympathy for a high level of access to the collections, an affinity for a strong relationship with the University partner and the Society’s network of 13 Area Research Centers.  The candidate will have a demonstrated ability to manage a complex division, work well with a parent institution, administer budgets and office operations, create a collaborative environment, communicate very well, raise funds, and articulate priorities, values and needs across a diverse constituency including students, faculty, donors, elected officials and the general public. 

Because of the importance of working with a governing Board of Curators and of fundraising to supplement legislative appropriations, the Division Administrator should also have experience working in a non-profit organization.  Because of the importance of the Society’s academic audiences, the person in this position must also have a thorough background in the goals and requirements of undergraduate and graduate education so that the Division’s collections and programs can be improved to support these priorities.  This position requires an understanding of several disciplines including history, political science, journalism, business, economics and anthropology.  The Administrator must be conversant with a broad range of historical subjects and understand how research is evolving in a wide variety of disciplines in order to guide the development of the collections and the services provided to all researchers. 

How to Apply:
Please submit electronically a résumé and a cover letter detailing your qualifications for this position by e-mail to:
Brian Schroeder, Human Resources Specialist, Wisconsin Historical Society, 816 State Street, Madison, WI 53706-1482; Telephone 608/264-6409; E-mail at BrianL.Schroeder@wisconsinhistory.org

Completed materials must be received by 4:00 p.m. on Monday May 2, 2011.

Materials will be evaluated and the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process. Questions may be directed to Brian Schroeder, Human Resources Specialist, Wisconsin Historical Society, 816 State Street, Madison, WI 53706-1482; Telephone 608/264-6409; Fax 608/264-6415; or E-mail at BrianL.Schroeder@wisconsinhistory.org

The Wisconsin Historical Society is an equal opportunity employer.