E-Science Librarian

Clemson University Library seeks an innovative and motivated professional to work with a team of vibrant library faculty to envision and implement the library’s E-Science initiatives and serve as faculty liaison for the new institutional repository. Reporting to the head of the Reference Unit, the E-Science librarian will provide research assistance, instruction, collection management, and outreach services for students, faculty, and staff in the physical and biological sciences. This is a 12-month tenure-track position with faculty rank and status.

Requirements:

• ALA-accredited MLS degree or equivalent.
• Experience providing research services in the sciences, or a bachelor’s degree in a physical or biological science discipline.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Instruction or teaching experience.
• Knowledgeable about physical & biological sciences resources and services.
• Motivated and inspired to reach out to faculty and students and create innovative library services.
• Experience with some aspect of E-Science support.
• Evidence of, or potential for, professional and/or scholarly activity.

Salary and Benefits: Minimum: $45,000; rank and competitive salary based on the successful candidate's qualifications and experience. 

For a full description of this position go to http://www.clemson.edu/library/esl/

Application Process: Submit a letter of interest directly addressing the requirements for the position; your résumé; and names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three professional references electronically as a single attachment in Word or PDF format to Suzanne Rook Schilf, Chair, E-Science Librarian Search Committee, rook@clemson.edu. 

Applications received by August 5, 2012 will be guaranteed consideration.

Jeanne Clery Act: The Jeanne Clery Disclosure Act requires institutions of higher education to disclose campus security information including crime statistics for the campus and surrounding areas. As a current or prospective Clemson University employee, you have a right to obtain a copy of this information for this institution. For more information regarding our Employment, Campus Safety and Benefits, please visit the Human Resources – Prospective Employees web page shown below: http://www.clemson.edu/cao/humanresources/prospective/

Closing Statement: Clemson University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any individual or group of individuals on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status or genetic information.

Email Us Here: rook@clemson.edu
 

Head, Digital Initiatives

The Ohio State University Libraries invites applications and nominations for the position of Head, Digital Initiatives to lead the evolution of digital library services and collections that support the research and teaching needs of the University.  The successful candidate will work collaboratively and consultatively within the Libraries’ Information Technology Division, as well as across other appropriate areas of the Libraries, to provide vision for, and build, a cohesive and extensible suite of discovery, access, preservation, curation, security, repository, archival and storage services. 

The Digital Initiatives program collaboratively develops strategies, and plans, implements, and supports projects to advance the creation and integration of digital library services and digital collections into the academic enterprise.  Key partners in this endeavor include the Libraries’ digital repository, publishing, preservation and reformatting, and special collections programs, as well as other potential campus partners.  This position reports to the Associate Director for Information Technology,  as part of a division that provides web applications, information management, discovery systems, and technical infrastructure.  This is a tenure track faculty position. 

Responsibilities

• Leads creation and articulation of an evolving digital initiatives environment in alignment with the Libraries’ mission and strategic plan and with ongoing input from key stakeholders throughout the organization.
• Guides the development and implementation of digital asset and data management strategies, policies, standards, and procedures that support discovery, access, management, storage, and preservation of the Libraries' digital assets and resources.
• Works collaboratively within the Libraries’ Information Technology Division to articulate and implement an evolving technology services environment; actively participates in the design and development of the technical architecture for digital library applications, middleware, systems, and services.
• Works with appropriate staff to create, maintain and improve the Libraries’ locally developed and hosted digital services.  Leads cross-divisional digital projects, expedites their completion, and creates documentation for project-related activities.  Acts as a liaison for digitization and metadata projects with other teams within the Libraries and/or other campus groups.
• Transforms digital library initiatives through an iterative, data-informed, and test-driven process that emphasizes performance, sustainability, and usability.
• Maintains in-depth knowledge in the identification, assessment, and implementation of trends and emerging technologies that strategically advance the Libraries' mission related to digital initiatives and online scholarship.
• Engages in national and consortial efforts in the digital library domain, and seeks mutually beneficial partnerships and collaborations with peer institutions and in the private sector.
• Works collegially with all personnel to achieve the Library’s mission and strategic goals.  Participates actively in library-wide initiatives and serves on committees, project teams, and task forces. 
• Contributes to developments in the field of digital librarianship through active professional engagement and research, presenting, and publishing in appropriate venues. 

Qualifications (Required)

• ALA accredited MLS/MLIS degree or equivalent.
• Experience in managing digital projects/services and/or digital collections.
• Demonstrated ability to independently, as well as collaboratively, plan, coordinate, and implement effective digital projects, including managing multiple and simultaneous projects.
• Demonstrated success in collaborative problem solving and working across organizational boundaries. 
• Experience with current digital collection architectures, technologies, standards, platforms, and products.  
• Knowledge and understanding of emergent and best practices, standards, issues and trends relating to digital initiatives in the library environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both oral and written.
• Excellent organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to meet the requirements of promotion and tenure; commitment to professional development and service.

Qualifications (Desired)

• Minimum of three years professional experience in managing digital projects, digital services, and/or digital collections in an academic or large public institution.
• Demonstrated ability to lead change, and identify and implement new technologies, services and work methods; ability to learn and evaluate new technologies quickly.
• Competency in analysis, budgeting and planning, assessment and evaluation, and service management.
• Knowledge of the standards and technological framework for digital preservation.
• Demonstrated knowledge of current information technology standards and developments in libraries and higher education.
• Working knowledge of, and experience with, a wide variety of media including text, music, still images, audio and video.
• Knowledge of data and metadata standards prevalent in libraries.

Rank/Salary

This is a full-time, permanent, 12-month tenure-track faculty appointment. Salary and faculty rank are dependent on qualifications and experience.

Benefits

The University offers competitive benefits in the form of 22 days vacation, 15 days sick leave, 10 holidays, hospitalization, major medical, surgical-medical, dental, vision, long-term disability insurance, and life insurance at 2.5 times one’s annual salary. State and alternative retirement choices are also available. For a summary of benefits, see: http://hr.osu.edu/hrpubs/ben/fs-bensummaryreg.pdf.

Application

Nominations or applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Preference will be given to applications received by August 12, 2012. Please send letter of interest with a current resume and name, address, phone, and email address of three references to Greg Newman at newman.25@osu.edu . Please include Head, Digital Initiatives Application in the subject field.

Contact

Greg Newman, Human Resources, 1858 Neil Avenue Mall, Columbus, OH 43210, 614-247-8887

To build a diverse workforce Ohio State encourages applications from

individuals with disabilities, minorities, veterans, and women. EEO/AA employer

Director of ALA Office for Diversity (OFD) and the ALA Office for Literacy and Outreach Services (OLOS)

The American Library Association is seeking a Director of the ALA Office for Diversity (OFD) and the ALA Office for Literacy and Outreach Services (OLOS).  The Director has two distinct and separate staffs to support OFD and OLOS in achieving their units’ missions. 

ALA OFD provides active consultation, facilitation and training on diversity issues; manages the ALA Spectrum Scholarship Program, Spectrum Doctoral Fellowship Program and other diversity recruitment programs; and serves as a key resource on professional issues related to the value and impact of diversity.  The Director works with and supports the ALA Committee on Diversity and its sub committees and serves as the ALA’s primary liaison to the five associations of ethnic librarians (AILA, APALA, BCALA, CALA and REFORMA).

ALA OLOS identifies, promotes, and provides training and information resources on library services that support equitable access to knowledge and information in libraries, including adult and family literacy and services inclusive of traditionally underserved populations.  The Director works with the OLOS Advisory Committee and related subcommittees.  OLOS also provides liaison to the ALA Committee on Literacy; the Committee on Rural, Native and Tribal Libraries of All Kinds; the ALA Social Responsibilities Round Table (SRRT); the ALA Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender Round Table; and the ALA Ethnic and Multicultural Information Exchange Round Table, which includes the Coretta Scott King Book Awards Committee.

The ALA OFD/OLOS Director has both an external and internal leadership responsibility.  S/he is a principal representative of ALA to individuals and institutions addressing diversity (through recruitment, education and professional development, and organizational change), equity of access, and adult and family literacy.  This is also a management position with overall responsibility for the operational and fiscal management (including some revenue generation) of two ALA offices, under the general supervision of the Senior Associate Executive Director, ALA.  The ALA/OFD-OLOS Director supervises a staff of 4 FTE and a total budget of $480,000 (excluding grants), plus several grant programs and special projects.  The Director is responsible for advising on ALA plans and preparing recommendations on priorities, programs and other issues; meets regularly with other ALA managers; and communicates, cooperates and coordinates ALA/OFD and ALA/OLOS activities with those of other ALA groups.  The ALA/OFD-OLOS Director is a member of the ALA Member Programs and Services Team.

Qualifications:  A Master’s degree from an ALA-recognized program in LIS is strongly preferred; other graduate-level education will be considered.  Minimum of 7-10 years preferably in a nonprofit and/or association environment.  General knowledge of issues related to diversity, adult and family literacy (including English-language learners) and equity of access is required.  Collaborative management skills and strong written and verbal communication skills are required.

Salary range:  Negotiable from mid $70’s depending on experience and qualifications.

Closing date:  Review of applications will begin on August 1, 2012.

Apply online at www.ala.org/ala/educationcareers/employment/indexcfm including cover letter, resume and three references.

or

Send cover letter, resume and three references to:

American Library Association

Human Resources

Ref: ALA/OFD-OLOS Director

50 E. Huron St.

Chicago, IL 60611-6763

Email: cvivian@ala.org

Assistant Director

The Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, a research unit of The New York Public Library, seeks an innovative experienced Assistant Director to lead the Public Affairs Department and assist the Executive Director in:

• Enhancing the Center's ability to serve as an educational resource for the community at large;
• Increasing the Center's attendance and visibility through more contemporary/relevant programming; and
• Reimagining the Schomburg brand, both locally and nationally.

The Schomburg Center is recognized as one of the leading institutions of its kind in the world.  For over 80 years the Center has collected, preserved, and provided access to materials documenting black life, and promoted the study and interpretation of the history and culture of peoples of African descent. It also sponsors programs and events that illuminate and illustrate the richness of black history and culture.

The Public Affairs Unit is the Schomburg Center’s hub for all outreach and interpretive resources, programs and materials. Serving as the main source of information on the Schomburg’s services for the public, the Public Affairs unit has four principal audiences or stakeholders: researchers, educators, funders and the individuals or institutions interested in African-American, African and African Diasporan history and culture.

The Assistant Director for Public Affairs will:

• Supervise and provide leadership for the staff of Public Affairs.
• Work with the Public Affairs team to help develop and support our virtual presence, digitization initiatives, and social media outreach.
• Manage the development of innovative communications and programmatic strategies and activities that highlight and raise the profile of the Center’s resources and exhibitions and increase/broaden the Center’s tour and visitor audiences.
• Serve as a member of the Schomburg’s senior management team.

To view the full job description and apply for this opportunity, please click on the following link: NYPL-Schomburg Center Assistant Director.

The New York Public Library is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

Head of Professional Programs

Grand Valley State University Libraries, a recipient of the 2012 Association of College and Research Libraries' Excellence in Academic Libraries Award, seeks energetic and collegial applicants for a Head of Professional Programs. This position provides oversight, guidance, and leadership for the University Libraries' professional programs and is responsible for directing the work of the Professional Programs liaison librarians in support of the Libraries' mission, goals, and strategic direction. The individual in this position works collaboratively with other department heads in the Research and Instructional Services division, and across the library, to facilitate communication and teamwork to provide excellent public services and communicate the importance of the library and its services to the higher education community.

The successful candidate will contribute to the libraries' overall management team and will directly assist in furthering the libraries' outreach, collection development, scholarly communications, and instructional goals. Required qualifications include a Master of Library Science degree from an ALA accredited institution; exceptional interpersonal and communication skills; effective personnel management skills; experience leading in a team environment; three to five years of academic library experience or other relevant experience in a higher education setting; demonstrated commitment to excellent customer service. Applicants with experience fostering collaboration with campus units outside the library; previous management experience; and evidence of effective project management skills are preferred.

GVSU librarians are full members of the university faculty and must possess the potential to fulfill the requirements for promotion and tenure, and are expected to engage in scholarship and professional development, service to the institution, and institutional governance.

Qualified applicants from underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply. Salary range is commensurate with experience. GVSU librarians enjoy a comprehensive benefit package, including support for professional development.

A complete position description, as well as required qualifications and application information, can be found at www.gvsujobs.org. Review of applications begins Monday, July 16, 2012. Grand Valley State University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity institution

Grand Valley State University is a public four-year comprehensive university located in west Michigan with campuses in Allendale, Grand Rapids and Holland, plus centers in Muskegon and Traverse City. The University attracts more than 22,000 students with high quality programs and state-of-the-art facilities. The greater Grand Rapids metropolitan area has a population of over one million, is rich in cultural amenities, and in easy driving distance of superb summer and winter recreational venues.

Coordinator of Research Services

The Catherwood, Hotel and Management libraries seek enthusiastic, qualified candidates for the professional position of Coordinator of Research Services.   The Coordinator of Research Services leads the development, implementation, and assessment of exceptional research support programs and services to the three schools served by these libraries, as well as the broader Cornell community.  In addition, the successful candidate will be part of a team providing targeted public services support to the Samuel Curtis Johnson Graduate School of Management. The position is part of the Research and Learning Services department responsible for providing research, teaching and learning, outreach, and collection development services across the consolidated libraries serving Cornell’s ILR, Hotel Administration, and Management Schools.  The Coordinator will participate collaboratively in the on-going development of the department and its services and serves on the team of coordinators who lead RLS activities.  In 2010, the Management Library consolidated with the Nestlé Hospitality Library and the Catherwood Library to form a single structure serving Cornell’s specialized business and labor Schools.  The consolidated structure serves 1805 undergraduates, 1314 graduate students, 143 resident faculty, and extensive distance education, executive education, and extension programs. The Management Library serves the MBAs, PhDs, faculty, and staff of the top-tier Johnson School, as well as Cornell’s broader community of business researchers.  As a member of the Management Library’s public services team, the successful candidate will provide research and teaching services focused on business information. The Coordinator will assist patrons with in-depth business research, as well as lead business research workshops and develop online materials in support of the library’s instruction program.   S/he will also provide library outreach services including developing relationships with faculty and students through school events and personal interactions.

Responsibilities: 

Reporting to the Associate Director, the Coordinator of Research Services is responsible for:

• coordinating the provision of research services in the Catherwood, Management, and Nestlé Libraries;
• providing direct research assistance focused on the Johnson School community;
• maintaining an expertise in business and management resources;
• developing and preparing content to support use of library resources;
• designing, teaching  and evaluating instruction sessions, including working with faculty to develop curriculum-specific instruction programs as well as coordinating research support for large classroom assignments; 
• participating in the on-going development and assessment of the Research and Learning Services department;
• coordinating the provision of research services by librarians, staff, and students, in the Catherwood, Management, and Nestlé Libraries;
• collaborating with key stakeholders in the consolidated libraries;
• directly supervising three FTE Research and Learning Services team members;
• maintaining activity in professional organizations, library and university committees, and scholarly pursuits.

Characteristics: 

The Coordinator of Research Services is an innovative, enthusiastic, service-focused professional who is able to approach a leadership position in a new structure with an eagerness to collaborate formally and informally with other librarians, archivists, and staff. Additionally:

• S/he works well with colleagues as part of teams, drawing on and contributing to their subject and library expertise, but is also able to work independently.
• S/he embraces change and welcomes opportunities to experiment and innovate.
• S/he has a strong understanding of standard and traditional library practices but also embraces the change and opportunities that new technologies bring to the field.
• S/he has excellent analytical, interpersonal and communication skills. S/he understands the research process and can keep the researchers’ needs at the front of the planning and execution of their work.
• S/he models and maintains the Consolidated Libraries’ core values of collaboration, excellence, flexibility, innovation, integrity, and service and strives to achieve organizational success, team cohesiveness, positive and constructive responsiveness to change, and respect from those we serve.

Qualifications:

• M.L.S. or equivalent graduate degree
• At least 3-5 years of experience in academic or corporate library public service.
• Subject knowledge in business / management. 
• Experience using and teaching others to use library resources, including bibliographic and full-text databases, web resources, etc.
• Ability to provide on-the-job training and/or guidance to others.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical and critical-thinking skills.
• Fluent oral and written English language skills.
• Strong collegial, interpersonal, and written and oral communication skills.
• Strong service ethic and orientation.

Preferred Qualifications:

• MBA or equivalent degree/experience.
• Academic social science library research and library teaching experience.
• Supervisory experience.

Background: 

Cornell University is an Ivy League comprehensive research university located in Ithaca in the scenic Finger Lakes region of upstate New York.  The town and university offer a unique cosmopolitan and international atmosphere in a beautiful natural setting of waterfalls, gorges, and lakes.  The university comprises 14 schools with over 2,700 faculty members and nearly 21,600 students enrolled in undergraduate, graduate and professional schools.  The Cornell University Library is a vigorous professional organization with a strong track record in innovation and service quality.  It contains nearly 8 million printed volumes, 99,000 current serials in print or online, over 650,000 additional networked electronic resources, and rich materials in other formats.  The Library was a recipient of the Association of College and Research Libraries’ Excellence in Academic Libraries Award in 2002.

Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package including 22 vacation days, 11 paid holidays, health insurance, life insurance, and university retirement contributions (TIAA-CREF and other options).  Professional travel funding available.

Applications requested by July 15, 2012.  Please visit https://www.hr.cornell.edu/jobs/positions.html, and apply for job number 17760.   Please include a cover letter, resume, and the names, phone numbers, and addresses for three references.  Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.  Salary will be competitive and commensurate with experience.  Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Cornell University, located in Ithaca, New York, is an inclusive, dynamic, and innovative Ivy League university and New York's land-grant institution. Its staff, faculty, and students impart an uncommon sense of larger purpose and contribute creative ideas and best practices to further the university's mission of teaching, research, and outreach.

Cornell University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action educator and employer.

Acquisitions & Financial Services Team Leader

The University of Connecticut Libraries seeks an Acquisitions & Financial Services Team Leader, a University Librarian III (UCP 9). 

JOB SUMMARY:

Under the direction of the Vice Provost or a Program Area Director, the incumbent leads the Acquisitions & Financial Services (AFS) Team, ensuring that acquisitions and financial services operations and services are conducted efficiently and effectively.  He/she coordinates ordering, receipt, and payment functions; establishes library expectations for vendor performance and methods to track vendor performance; and supervises all AFS Team members.  Working in close collaboration with the Electronic Resources Management Librarian, this position assists in the documentation and management of the collections budget for electronic resources.  The incumbent works with the Acquisitions Librarian and other AFS Team members to oversee the Libraries budgets for continuations, one-time collections expenses, and collections support expenses.  The incumbent also works with the Libraries’ Finance Director and other AFS Team members to oversee expenditures related to compensation, commodities, contract, and equipment expenses.  This position also oversees fund accounting and end-of-fiscal-year closure in the libraries’ integrated library system and internal library and accounting systems and reconciles expenditures with the University’s financial accounting system.  He/she coordinates the preparation of budget projections and analyses as required or requested.  For a complete position description with minimum qualifications please go to http://www.jobs.uconn.edu/.

Appointment Terms: This is a full-time, permanent position.  Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience and includes a full benefits package. To apply please submit a cover letter addressing your qualifications for the position, a current resume, and names and contact information for three references via Husky Hire. 

The University of Connecticut is an EEO/AA employer.   

Emerging Technologies Librarian

The William H. Hannon Library at Loyola Marymount University seeks an energetic, user-oriented public services librarian to serve as Emerging Technologies Librarian.  This individual will provide leadership and expertise in designing, developing and supporting the library’s online presence.  The successful candidate must be an innovative and creative individual who enjoys exploring new technologies and has the ability to create and suggest useful applications in an information environment.  The librarian is primarily responsible for identifying, evaluating, implementing and teaching the use of new technologies to improve information access and student learning.  Additionally, this librarian works on the Information Desk, teaches library instruction classes, serves on the library Web Team, and serves as liaison to one or more university departments.  The Emerging Technologies Librarian reports to the Head of Reference and Instruction. 

Loyola Marymount, founded in 1911, is a comprehensive university in the mainstream of American Catholic higher education.  Located on the west side of Los Angeles overlooking the Pacific Ocean, LMU is one of the nation’s 28 Jesuit colleges and universities and five Marymount institutions.  It serves 5,950 undergraduates and nearly 2,000 graduate students in the Colleges/Schools of Liberal Arts, Science and Engineering, Business Administration, Communication and Fine Arts, Film and Television, and Education.   The library seeks professionally outstanding applicants who value its mission and share its commitment to academic excellence, the education of the whole person, and the building of a just society.  LMU is an equal opportunity institution actively working to promote an intercultural learning community.   The library’s staff reflects the diversity of LMU’s student body and the greater Los Angeles area. 

Opened in 2009, the William H. Hannon Library offers its users a technologically advanced environment coupled with a commitment to reference, outreach, and innovation. LMU librarians are expected to provide service to the library, the university and the profession.  They are also expected to pursue professional development opportunities. 

Required: 

• Master’s degree from an ALA-accredited graduate program
• Familiarity with current trends and emerging technologies in libraries and the web
• Demonstrated aptitude in the use of technology, technology training and documentation
• Knowledge of current trends in academic libraries and educational technologies
• Knowledge of library instruction/information literacy and collection development practices in academic libraries.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and initiative; strong user-service orientation; ability to work cooperatively in a team environment; excellent organizational, written and oral communication skills.

Preferred:  

• Experience in an academic library, including reference, instruction, and/or collection development
• Educational design experience
• Experience with Blackboard learning management system or equivalent

The position will be available on July 1, 2012. Deliberations on the pool of candidates will begin as applications are received.

Applicants should submit the following materials:

1. letter of application
2. a curriculum vitae or resume
3. a list of three professional references (names, titles, addresses, and telephone numbers).

to:

https://jobs.lmu.edu

Inquiries should be addressed to:

Susan Gardner Archambault, Head of Reference & Instructional Services

William H. Hannon Library

Loyola Marymount University

One LMU Drive, MS 8200

Los Angeles, CA 90045-2659

310/338-7680

susan.gardner@lmu.edu

Health and Life Sciences Liaison Librarian

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas Libraries seeks an innovative, collaborative, user-focused applicant for a Health and Life Sciences Liaison Librarian. Reporting to the Director of Research and Education, responsibilities include: teaching curriculum-integrated instructional sessions at all degree levels; collaborating with teaching faculty to develop course content; participating in assessing student learning; providing discipline-based research and technology assistance through individual and small group consultations and online user support; creating programs and services for UNLV’s health and life sciences community that will advance the research enterprise and foster a climate of scholarly inquiry and student achievement; creating online tools and user guides; helping to shape new directions for development and access to health and life sciences collections; and working in a team environment with a focus on continuously enhancing the user experience. As a tenure-track library faculty member, the incumbent will be expected to work collaboratively with others; engage in scholarly activities; and provide service to the university, the community, and the profession in accordance with Libraries and University standards for promotion and tenure.  

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/q74244q

Acquisitions Librarian (Assistant Professor)

The Department of the Library, at the College of Staten Island, seeks applicants for appointment to a tenure-track faculty position as Assistant Professor - Acquisitions Librarian beginning October 2012. The successful candidate will coordinate and manage the library acquisitions budget to acquire library materials in all formats, including print and electronic monographs, online databases, serials, multimedia, furniture, and supplies; track expenditures for all fund sources; and maintain and compile statistics for assessment surveys and quarterly budget reports. The Acquisitions Librarian will serve in a leadership role in collection development activities including assessment, selection, resource trials, and outreach to faculty; monitor long-term collection development commitments such as approval plans, serial subscriptions, patron-driven acquisitions, and electronic purchases vs. leasing programs. This individual will establish and maintain effective vendor relations and will serve as the liaison to the College's Purchasing and Accounts Payable departments. In addition, this position is responsible for working with the Office of Institutional Advancement to facilitate the receipt of gifts to the Library, including occasional off-campus review and collection of materials. The successful candidate is expected to provide reference and research assistance to library users and to pursue an active and productive academic agenda through scholarly publication, grant writing, and participation in professional conferences.

The ideal candidate will have a Master's in Library Science (MLS), Master's in Library Information Studies (MLIS), or closely related discipline. A second graduate degree in addition to the MLS/MLIS from an ALA-accredited library school is required for a position as Assistant Professor. Preference will be given to candidates with basic knowledge and experience in the evaluation and acquisition of standard financial practices (e.g. budget reconciliation, fiscal year budgeting). Applicants should demonstrate: knowledge of trends and services in academic libraries with proficiency in the use of acquisition modules of library management systems (i.e. Aleph, OCLC); strong presentation, interpersonal, and negotiating skills; experience working in an academic library; and the ability to work individually and as a team member in a dynamic environment on a variety of projects simultaneously. Salary range: $42,873 - $74,133; commensurate with qualifications. For more information on the Department of the Library, please visit our website at: http://www.library.csi.cuny.edu/about .

The Search Committee is especially interested in candidates who can contribute, through their research, teaching and/or service, to the diversity of the academic community. Women and applicants from traditionally underrepresented populations are strongly encouraged to apply.

To apply, please go to www.cuny.edu ; select "Employment" - "Search Job Listings" - "More Options to Search for CUNY Jobs" - then enter the Job ID# 6015 in the "Job Opening ID" field.  In order to be considered for this position, applicants must submit a letter of application, current curriculum vitae, as well as the contact information for three professional references. Complete applications must be received by August 19, 2012.

Special Collections Librarian

Reporting to the Head, Special Collections & University Archives Department, the Special Collections Librarian has curatorial responsibility for rare book and manuscript collections.

General responsibilities include:

• Developing and managing collections, sensitively building upon existing strengths and exploring new areas for development, including books, manuscripts, media, and other formats.
• Developing donor and dealer relationships, and cultivating campus and community partners.
• Generating and coordinating applications for grant funding.
• Setting priorities for collection processing and cataloging.
• Collaborating with colleagues working in areas of collection development, archival and manuscript processing, rare books cataloging, preservation, and digitization.
• Providing reference services, participating in instruction sessions and outreach activities, and supporting day-to-day operations.
• Participating in Libraries’ initiatives outside of Special Collections & University Archives by serving on Libraries’ and campus committees and contributing to other relevant activities and events.
• Maintaining a course of personal professional development through active participation in rare book, manuscript, and archives professional associations or other professional activities external to the Libraries.

Required Qualifications:

• Graduate degree in library science from an ALA accredited institution.
• Demonstrated ability to work creatively in a rapidly changing environment.
• Demonstrated knowledge of or experience with emerging trends in rare book and manuscript librarianship.
• Demonstrated ability to work productively and sensitively with library and university colleagues, faculty, students, researchers, and donors.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment where consultation, flexibility, collaboration and cooperation are essential.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity in the workplace or community.
• Experience or demonstrated knowledge of digital collections and digital humanities concepts and techniques.
• Demonstrated interest in professional development that will enhance the candidate’s value to the Libraries, the University, the profession, or the scholarly community.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience in a Special Collections, archives, or museum environment
• Experience or demonstrated knowledge of the rare book and manuscript trade
• Experience or demonstrated knowledge of standards and best practices for describing and cataloging rare books and manuscripts, including the use of content management systems such as Archon.
• Reading knowledge of one or more Western European languages other than English.

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 61096. Applications must be received by July 27, 2012.

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

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