Rare Books Librarian

The Bancroft Library of the University of California, Berkeley, seeks a Rare Books Librarian to manage its rare books and literary manuscript collections. The Rare Books Librarian serves as the Bancroft liaison to faculty and students conducting research in a variety of fields (including, among others, European languages and literatures, medieval and early modern studies, history, history of the book, history of science) and supports this campus community through specialized reference service and instructional programs. The Rare Books Librarian also contributes to the general reference service provided in Bancroft.
Environment

The UC Berkeley Library is an internationally renowned research and teaching facility at one of the nation's premier public universities. In a highly diverse and intellectually rich environment, Berkeley serves a campus community of 25,500 undergraduate students, 10,300 graduate students, and 1,500 faculty. The Library comprises 20 campus libraries - including the Doe/Moffitt Libraries, The Bancroft Library, the C. V. Starr East Asian Library and subject specialty libraries. With a collection of more than 11 million volumes and a collections budget of over $15 million, the Library offers extensive collections in all formats and robust services to connect users with those collections and build their related research skills.

The Bancroft Library is one of the largest and most heavily used libraries of rare materials in the West. Its holdings include more than 600,000 volumes; 60,000,000 manuscripts (60,000 linear feet); 8,200,000 photographs and other pictorial materials; 86,000 microforms; 300,000 digital images; and 35,000 maps, as well as numerous other categories of unique material. The two largest collections are the Bancroft Collection of Western and Latin Americana, and the Rare Books Collection. The latter comprises approximately 100,000 volumes ranging from a substantial collection of Egyptian papyri from as early as 2000 B.C. through medieval and early modern manuscripts and books (including more than four hundred incunabula) to important holdings in more recent periods of European, English, and American culture in such diverse fields as modern fine typography, contemporary poetry (concentrating on California poets), and certain major modern British and American authors. Bancroft is also home to four research groups: the Regional Oral History Office; the Mark Twain Papers; the Center for the Tebtunis Papyri; and the Magnes Collection of Jewish Art and Life. The Rare Books Collection has special emphases on the Enlightenment and on books by and about women from the fifteenth century to the present. It also includes collections of fine bindings, medieval and early modern manuscripts, pamphlets documenting the French Revolution, and African-American literature.

Responsibilities

The Rare Books Librarian has two major responsibilities: managing the development, servicing, and preservation of the Rare Books Collection through ongoing analysis of its existing strengths and weaknesses, and expanding it in ways appropriate to the collection policies in place or in development; and serving as a member of the Bancroft Public Services staff, spending approximately one-fourth time on reference activities, including scheduled shifts at Bancroft’s reference desk providing general reference service for the broad range of all the Bancroft collections. In the former capacities, the Rare Books Librarian reports to the Deputy Director, and, in consultation with him and Bancroft’s Curatorial Group, has general curatorial responsibility for the Rare Books Collection. In the last capacity, the Rare Books Librarian, as scheduled by the Head of Public Service, but reporting to the Deputy Director, serves as a reference librarian, providing direct reference support to readers for all Bancroft Library collections, using the special bibliographical files and descriptions Bancroft maintains to describe its collections, instructing readers in the use of the finding aids for large non-book collections, assisting readers in using appropriate reference tools maintained in Bancroft’s reference collection, and especially interpreting the special strengths of the Rare Books Collection in its subject and format strengths, including paleography, history of printing, history of the book, descriptive bibliography, and the like. Librarians at Bancroft serve an extremely various group of patrons who range from inexperienced Berkeley undergraduates through advanced graduate students and faculty members to visiting scholars and other guests from across the state and around the world. The Rare Books Librarian is expected to provide instructional support as requested for each of these groups.

The curatorial responsibilities of the Rare Books Librarian include collection analysis and development, selection, bibliographical interpretation and advanced bibliographic description required in cataloging complex and rare collections (in consultation with the Deputy Director, the Curatorial Group, and the Associate Director for technical services). The Rare Books Librarian is responsible for the maintenance and augmentation of Bancroft’s medieval and early modern materials (originals and facsimiles), and the bibliographic and reference resources related to them. As curator the Rare Books Librarian is also responsible for the development of Bancroft’s rare book and manuscript holdings for more recent periods and works with other members of the Bancroft staff, the University Library, and the faculty in selection and collection development. The Rare Books Librarian manages Rare Books Collection materials that are used in the Bancroft seminar rooms or displayed in the exhibition spaces of the Library.

The Rare Books Librarian functions continually as an ambassador of The Bancroft Library in dealing with the Berkeley faculty and students, the general and specialized readers who use Bancroft, the antiquarian book trade, private collectors, librarians at Berkeley and in the broader professional community, and the donor community.

Working in a highly collegial environment, the incumbent is expected to contribute to the Library-wide planning process through participation in function and subject councils, ad hoc task forces, and other committees as appropriate.

UC Berkeley librarians are expected to participate in library-wide planning and governance, to work effectively in a shared decision-making environment and to be active professionally. Professional contributions beyond the primary responsibilities are required for advancement in the Librarian series. The successful candidate will show promise or evidence of such contributions.

Qualifications

Required:

• MLS from an ALA-accredited institution, or an equivalent degree.
• Three or more years of experience with demonstrated success as a rare books librarian with specialization in analytical bibliography, acquisitions and collection development, and reference or public service
• Good knowledge of American, British, and Continental literature and cultural history
• Proficiency in some ancient (Latin, Greek, Hebrew) and modern languages (French, Italian, Spanish, German) listed in order of preference
• Solid experience in serving as a reference librarian in either a general research or rare book library

Candidate must have excellent analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills, and show both initiative and flexibility; demonstrated ability to work effectively with a diverse population of faculty, staff, student and community members.

Desirable:

• An advanced degree in a subject field pertaining to Bancroft’s Rare Books Collection
• Experience in general reference and library instruction
• Experience in grant writing and fundraising
• Experience in the antiquarian book tradeDemonstrated success in donor relations and significant cultivation of private collectors

The Library at the University of California, Berkeley is committed to the support and encouragement of a multicultural environment and seeks candidates who can make positive and imaginative contributions in a context of ethnic and cultural diversity.

Professional librarians at UC are academic appointees and are represented by an exclusive bargaining agent, University Council - American Federation of Teachers (UC-AFT). This position is in the bargaining unit.

Librarians are entitled to appropriate professional leave, two days per month of vacation leave, one day per month of sick leave, and all other benefits granted to non-faculty academic personnel. The University has an excellent retirement system and sponsors a variety of group health, dental, vision, and life insurance plans in addition to other benefits.

Deadline: Consideration will be given to applications received by September 16, 2013.

Submit applications online at https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/apply/JPF00193. Applications must include a cover letter detailing a statement of qualifications, curriculum vitae noting degrees and relevant work experience, and the names and contact information of three references who are knowledgeable about the applicant's qualifications for this position.

Send inquiries to:

Susan E. Wong
Director, Library Human Resources
Library Human Resources Department
110 Doe Library
University of California
Berkeley, CA 94720-6000
librec@library.berkeley.edu
(510) 642-3778

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer

Pharmacy Librarian

The Pharmacy Librarian leads the Library’s efforts to anticipate and fulfill the research, learning, and information management needs of the School of Pharmacy.  S/he provides leadership and expertise in the areas of evidence-based research, course development, instruction, health literacy, scholarship and scholarly communication, and pharmacy informatics.  Guided by the University’s strategic plan, the School’s mission, and best practices in the areas of knowledge management and health informatics, the Pharmacy Librarian advances institutional and School priorities; facilitates community engagement; and pursues relevant professional and scholarly activities.  The Pharmacy Librarian participates in committees and projects within the Library, the School of Pharmacy, and at the University level. 

This is a full-time, non-tenure track faculty position at a rank of Librarian I or II.  This position reports to the Head of Liaison and Outreach Services. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The successful candidate:

• Cultivates and sustains vital connections between the School of Pharmacy and the Library.
• Delivers expert research consultations to faculty and students, emphasizing targeted searching skills, quality evidence-based research, and critical appraisal of varied resources, including clinical resources.
• Works with pharmacy faculty to conduct systematic reviews; assesses the research impact of scholarly output to inform and support promotion, tenure, and grant applications.
• Advises faculty and students regarding scholarly communication; disseminates University research findings to the community in translational research projects.
• Builds collaborative relationships with pharmacy students and faculty and advocates for their particular research, learning, and information management needs.
• Creates and leads dynamic instructional programming to support students’ professional competency requirements in information technologies, informatics, critical appraisal, and evidence-based practice.
• Discovers and implements innovative technologies, including social media, to advance teaching and learning, communication, collaboration, and information management.
• Designs and delivers research and information management workshops to individuals and groups, both in person and virtually.
• Advances learning opportunities for distance students, develops tools for online learning, and counsels users regarding copyright compliance for virtual learning.
• Engages faculty, staff, and students in sustainable outreach projects with a health information or health literacy component; collaborates with the Library’s Outreach Librarian on state-wide projects; and participates in grant-funded collaborations with the School of Pharmacy.
• Collaborates on accreditation processes involving self-studies and site visits.
• Participates actively in School of Pharmacy committees, Library committees, University committees, and related professional organizations.
• Enriches the fields of pharmacy education and informatics through relevant, progressive scholarship; information sharing; and meaningful networking.
• Continuously evaluates new research, program development, and curricular trends within the fields of pharmacy and academic health sciences librarianship.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• ALA-accredited MLS degree
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and a strong customer-service orientation
• Expert searching skills in health sciences databases
• Demonstrated ability to deliver quality instruction
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Demonstrated knowledge of library technology and social media
• Ability to travel regionally and long-distance on occasion

PREFERRED:

• An undergraduate degree or comparable background in pharmacy or a related field
• Public service experience in an academic or health sciences library environment
• Experience providing instruction to a range of audiences, including faculty, students, and clinicians
• Experience developing and delivering  in-person and online courses
• Evidence of professional and scholarly activities

APPLICATIONS:

Interested, qualified candidates may email, fax or mail cover letter; CV/resume; 3 references including names, addresses, and phone numbers to:  rgleiberman@hshsl.umaryland.edu or fax to 410-706-3101.  Visit our website at http://www.hshsl.umaryland.edu/ or call 410-706-6747 for more information.   For best consideration submit applications by August 30, 2013.   Review of applications will continue until the position is filled. 

The University of Maryland is an AA/EOE/ADA Employer.  The University supports diversity initiatives and encourages minorities to apply.

SALARY RANGE: $45,000 to $52,000 commensurate with experience

BENEFITS: Generous benefits include choice of retirement, medical, and dental plans; 22 days of annual leave; 15 days of sick leave; 3 personal days and 14 holidays. Regular employees, as well as their spouses and dependent children, may receive tuition remission for most programs at many campuses of the University System of Maryland.

ENVIRONMENT:

The University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) campus is located in downtown Baltimore, blocks from Orioles Park at Camden Yards, Raven's Stadium, and the Inner Harbor, a recreational waterfront destination. Forty-five miles north of Washington DC, Baltimore City and the surrounding metropolitan area are noted for high quality-of-life indicators offering historic parks, great neighborhoods, and world-famous art collections, museums, theaters, and symphony orchestras. The city has easy access to public transportation systems, superior health care systems, and renowned university and educational resources.

The HS/HSL is the second largest medical school library on the East Coast, providing access to over 374,000 bound volumes, 8400 unique electronic and print periodicals, 96 databases and an array of progressive services, products and programs. Sixty-five FTEs and 25 faculty librarians staff the library. Our attractive facility, which opened in 1998, provides over 900 seats, 40 group study rooms, 130 individual study carrels, 60 public-access computers, wireless Internet access, 3 computer classrooms, a presentation and production studio, an art gallery, and multiple meeting spaces.

The Library supports the 6300 students, and over 7500 faculty and staff members on UMB's 60-acre research and technology complex consisting of 58 buildings including the University of Maryland BioPark, the University of Maryland Medical Center, and the VA Hospital. UMB's professional and graduate schools comprise a dental school, graduate school, and schools of law, medicine, nursing, pharmacy, public health and social work. More details about the UMB can be found at http://www.umaryland.edu/

Visual Resources Curator

Lesley University is committed to active learning, scholarly research, critical inquiry, and diverse forms of artistic practice through close mentoring relationships among students, faculty, and practitioners in the field. A liberal arts university located in Cambridge, MA.  Lesley prepares graduates with the knowledge, skill, understanding, and ethical judgment to be catalysts who shape a more just, humane, and sustainable world.

We offer a competitive benefits package that includes health, dental, life, and long-term-disability insurance. In addition, we offer generous amounts of vacation and holiday time, as well as a tuition remission policy that enables employees to expand their knowledge and skills

Job Description:

The Visual Resources Curator is responsible for the development, cataloging and maintenance of visual resources in art, consisting of digital image collections. This position reports to the Head Librarian at the Art Institute of Boston. The successful candidate will interface with the University's integrated arts, art history and studio art programs. Responsibilities include: providing students and faculty with access to high quality digital and print art images; developing a local digital image collection in collaboration with faculty and librarians to support teaching, research, and creative work; cataloging art images according to the VRC core metadata standards; instructing individuals and classes on the use of image databases; actively promoting the art library’s digital image collections, resources and services; developing policies and procedures locally as well as liaise with the regional online catalog consortium (FLO) and  other academic Visual Resource collections; collaborating with faculty and librarians in developing and promoting relevant media-focused special projects (e.g., digital exhibits, streaming media presentations); providing reference and circulation support for a vibrant art library; and performs other duties as assigned.

This position is located at 700 Beacon Street, Boston, MA

Requirements:

1. Bachelor's degree in arts discipline.
2. Two years minimum experience working with a visual resources collection, preferably in an academic library setting.
3. Working knowledge of visual resources cataloging practices (e.g., VRACore, CCO, AAT) and controlled vocabularies).
4. Strong digital image production skills, including image correction and scanning.
5. Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including some early morning, evening or Saturday hours.
6. Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Additional Information:

BACKGROUND CHECKS ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL POSITIONS

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, applicant screening will begin immediately, and the search will continue until the position is filled.  

Application Instructions:

Please include a cover letter, CV/ resume, and contact information for three references.

PLEASE APPLY ONLINE:  http://lesley.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=41789 

Lesley University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer, and is committed to increasing the diversity of the university community and the curriculum. Candidates who believe they can contribute to this goal are encouraged to apply.

Assistant Director for Collections Management

The Colby College Libraries seek a dynamic, engaged, innovative and enthusiastic individual for the position of Assistant Director for Collections Management. The Assistant Director for Collections Management leads, administers and coordinates the operations of the Collections Management Group including Resource Sharing, Acquisitions, Serials, E-Resources, Cataloging/Metadata, Storage Facility and Stacks Maintenance, and Collection Development. Immediate responsibilities involve day-to-day operational duties combined with establishing group strategic priorities, optimizing departmental workflows and group organization. 

This position provides leadership and innovation for the department while managing human, financial, and other resources to ensure efficient operations. He/she supervises a staff of 5 FTE.  This position reports directly to the Director of Libraries and is a member of the Libraries’ Leadership Team which, along with the Director of Libraries,  provides vision in moving the Libraries forward to best serve the research and scholarship needs of our students and faculty. The Assistant Director for Collections Management leads the Libraries’ efforts to purchase, describe, and organize the Libraries’ main collections.

Position Responsibilities:

• Create the strategic direction, establish priorities and oversee operations of the Collections Management group.
• Oversee the management of a $2.2 million Libraries’ materials budget.
• Manage all aspects of e-resource acquisitions and access.
• Administer OCLC functions and shelf-ready processes, including Promptcat Profiles and local and consortial approval plans.
• Prepare statistical reports on the Libraries’ materials budget and work with the Scholarly Resources and Services group on collection assessment projects, as necessary.
• Analyze procedures and workflow to maximize Libraries’ resources and provide efficient access to materials.
• Assume a leadership role in the CBB Consortium, serve on committees and work collaboratively with our collection partners, Bates and Bowdoin Colleges, to build a joint collection.
• Monitor national trends and advances in resource sharing, technical services, e-resources, and collection management and evaluate the potential application of these initiatives to the Libraries’ services.
• Hire, train, supervise, and evaluate staff.
• Conduct regular meetings with staff to coordinate departmental activities and communicate administrative policy and updates.
• Identify training needs for the group and recommend or provide training to meet those needs.

The Assistant Director for Collections Management participates in general administrative decision making, library management, strategic planning, and priority setting. Librarians are faculty without rank and are expected to contribute to creative, scholarly, and professional activities, and to participate in library-wide and campus-wide service.

Required Qualifications

• ALA accredited MLIS or MLS degree.
• A minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible administrative experience in an academic library with demonstrated competency in collection management and development.
• Ability to manage multiple department operations in a changing environment.
• Experience with an integrated library system (preferably Innovative Interfaces).
• Strong knowledge of all aspects of electronic resources management, including licensing, knowledge base management, link resolver technology, vendor records, e-book acquisitions, and patron driven acquisitions.
• Experience managing a budget in a complex acquisitions setting.
• Experience using spreadsheets and other data analysis tools.
• Ability to analyze technical services workflows and implement service improvements in light of local and national library trends; demonstrated experience solving complex technical services problems.
• Experience with negotiating licensing and pricing for digital collections and services
• Working knowledge of OCLC cataloging services.
• Outstanding interpersonal, written and oral communications skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively and collegially in a dynamic, complex and rapidly evolving environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with state, consortial, or regional shared-print initiatives.
• Experience working with consortial partners.
• Experience with resource sharing (RAPID, ILLiad).
• Familiarity with RDA and emerging metadata standards.

The Colby College Libraries are “central to scholarship” and a key part of the Colby academic program. There are three libraries, a new state of the art storage facility, a staff of 12 professional librarians, 15 support staff, and more than 75 student employees. A significant reorganization in 2012 resulted in the Libraries being poised for transformational change in the provision of services, collections, and instruction. Bates and Bowdoin Colleges are key partners in building a shared collection and MaineCat, NExpress, and Rapid are used to facilitate resource sharing.

The Colby Libraries is a member of the Oberlin Group, the Coalition for Networked Information (CNI), the Center for Research Libraries (CRL), the Council of Libraries and Information Resources (CLIR), the Hathi Trust, the Library Publishing Coalition (LPC), the Scholarly Publishing and Academic Resources Coalition (SPARC) and the Maine Shared Collections Cooperative shared print project.

Applicants should send the following electronically in PDF format to Stephanie Frost (sjfrost@colby.edu).

• a cover letter
• curriculum vitae
• statement of philosophy on collections management and library service
• graduate transcripts, and
• three letters of recommendation

Position open until filled. Priority given to applications received by October 7th

Preferred start date: January 1, 2014 

Colby College is committed to equality and diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage inquiries from candidates who will contribute to the cultural and ethnic diversity of our college. Colby College does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, sexual orientation, disability, religion, ancestry or national origin, or age in employment or in our educational programs. For more information about the College, please visit our website: www.colby.edu

Library Systems Manager / Librarian

Maine InfoNet and The University of Maine Fogler Library invite applications from energetic, service-oriented individuals for the position of Library Systems Manager / Librarian. The Library Systems Manager will oversee the implementation, operation, configuration and support of the integrated library system (URSUS) that supports the seven campus libraries of the University of Maine System. This position will also work collaboratively with rest of the Maine InfoNet staff to provide comprehensive, hands-on support for MaineCat, Minerva, SOLAR, MARVEL! and other Maine InfoNet services and projects, including direct technical support for rapid response to system support requests. The successful candidate will have integrated library system (ILS) experience, an understanding of the vital importance of communication and public service in a multi-type library environment, and demonstrated experience realizing the full potential of technology to serve library staff and patrons. This position will be based out of the Maine InfoNet offices at the University of Maine in Orono and will report to the Executive Director of Maine InfoNet.

Required: MLS from an ALA-accredited program and/or relevant experience in library environment; experience with and knowledge of integrated library management systems, hardware, and software as they relate to the delivery of library services; familiarity with emerging trends and standards in information technology; excellent interpersonal communication skills; excellent written and oral communications skills.

Preferred: Experience with Innovative Interfaces integrated library system software; project management experience; familiarity with networked environments (LINUX, UNIX, NT, etc.) and university and statewide networks.

The University of Maine System comprises seven universities. Each of our universities has a distinct mission and serves as the educational and cultural center of its community. The University of Maine is the Land Grant University and Sea Grant College for the state of Maine, and is the flagship institution of the University of Maine System, offering bachelors, masters and doctoral degrees. Maine InfoNet is a collaborative of academic, public, school, and special libraries that provides leadership in resource sharing, promotes cost effective solutions for quality library information services, and supports the cultural, educational, and economic development of Maine. Maine InfoNet connects the people of Maine to information and ideas through library cooperation.

This is a 12-month, full-time position with a projected starting salary range of $40,461-$45.000 and an excellent benefits package. More information regarding the job description may be found at http://jobs.umaine.edu/blog/2013/08/10/library-systems-manager-librarian/#more-5847. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Appropriate background checks will be required. To apply, send letter of application, resume, and the names, addresses, telephone numbers and e-mail addresses of three references to Karen Stewart, Office of the Dean of Libraries, 5729 Fogler Library, University of Maine, 04469-5729 or email to Karen.Stewart@maine.edu.

The University of Maine is a tobacco-free campus. Information regarding UMaine’s tobacco-free policy is online at http://umaine.edu/tobaccofree/.

The University of Maine System is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and strongly encourages applications from qualified women and members of diverse racial/ethnic groups and provides reasonable accommodations in the application process to individuals with disabilities.

Youth Services Librarian

General Description:

The Youth Services Librarian provides leadership and vision for the library’s Youth Collection, a collection of contemporary materials designed for the adult study of children's and young adult literature. The collection currently contains more than 20,000 trade books, related reference sources, and a growing number of materials in electronic formats, representing many genres, curriculum areas, and grades PK-12. The collection serves as a resource for faculty and students in the University’s teacher education programs, students and staff interested in researching topics related to children's literature, and area librarians, educators, child care providers, researchers, and other adults throughout the state of Iowa. The University aspires for the Youth Collection to become the Children’s Book Center for Iowa, expanding its collections and its outreach to teachers and librarians across the state.

The Youth Services Librarian develops the collection in various formats (print, electronic, DVD, etc.), designs and delivers library instruction and innovative programming related to the collection in person and online; provides in-person and virtual reference assistance; plans and assesses for the continued development of the collection and its services; and serves as the face of the collection and promotes it to the campus, area educators and librarians.

This is a tenure-track position. Participation in library committees and professional associations is expected, as is ongoing research, scholarship, and/or creative work. Rod Library encourages applications from persons of color, women, person living with disabilities, and veterans.

Specific Duties:

1. Leads operations of the Youth Collection, including the provision of reference and instructional services. (See http://www.library.uni.edu/collections/youth-collection to learn more about the collection.) Coordinates development, implementation, and evaluation of collections and services; and supervises, mentors, and evaluates personnel.
2. Develops, maintains, and assesses a collection of children’s and young adult materials and an associated reference collection in various formats.
3. Provides reference and research assistance to local and remote users.
4. Develops, provides, promotes, and assesses library instruction and special-content presentations focused on various aspects of children’s and young adult materials. Develops guides, bibliographies, and other instructional materials related to Youth Collection resources in print and electronic formats, as appropriate.
5. Reaches out to and serves as a resource for schools and other educational agencies in the state; and seeks opportunities to partner with area libraries, schools, and community agencies.
6. Serves as bibliographer in the library’s Collection Management program. Duties include selection, collection assessment and analysis, and liaison responsibilities for selected programs in the College of Education.
7. Promotes the use and understanding of Collection services and resources using diverse means, including the Youth Collection website and social media; and engages in diverse marketing and promotional activities, in collaboration with the Library’s Public Relations Committee.
8. Participates in appropriate professional associations and builds cooperative working relationships with other regional libraries.
9. Serves on library, university, and professional committees.
10. Engages in research, scholarship, and creative work.
11. Performs other duties as assigned.

Reports to: Head, Collections and Museums

Qualifications:

Required: ALA-accredited master’s degree in library or information science or international equivalent; second graduate degree in education, literature, or related discipline; knowledge of trends and issues in children’s and young adult literature; ability to work in a team environment and build positive working relationships with library peers and campus colleagues; excellent communication skills; and commitment to provide high quality library services and resources to students and faculty.

Preferred: Undergraduate or graduate degree in education; experience as a children’s or school librarian or coursework in school library or media studies; experience as a classroom teacher at the K-8 level; demonstrated understanding of high-quality children’s and young adult literature and its use in school curricula; and demonstrated commitment to fostering diversity and inclusiveness.

Application:
Pre-employment background checks are required. To apply, visit http://jobs.uni.edu. Applications received by September 3, 2013 will be given full consideration. For more information, contact Clint Wrede, Librarian, at clint.wrede@uni.edu. The University is an equal opportunity employer with a comprehensive plan for affirmative action.

UNI is a smoke-free campus.

Assistant/Associate University Librarian (AUL) for Collections and Scholarly Communication

The University of California, Riverside Libraries seeks a dynamic, innovative, and adaptable Assistant/Associate University Librarian (AUL) for Collections and Scholarly Communication who provides leadership and management for the Libraries’ collections (Collection Development, Special Collections and Archives, Acquisitions, and scholarly communications programs). 

For best consideration application packet should be received by October 10, 2013. 

See announcement with application instructions at: http://library.ucr.edu/employment/listing.php. AA/EOE

Scholarly Communications Librarian

The Princeton University Library is one of the world's leading research libraries, serving a diverse community of 5,200 undergraduates, 2,600 graduate students, 853 faculty members, and many visiting scholars. Its holdings include more than 7 million printed volumes, 5 million manuscripts, 2 million non-print items, and extensive collections of digital text, data, and images. The Library employs a dedicated and knowledgeable staff of more than 300 professional and support staff working in a large central library, 9 specialized branches, and 3 storage facilities.

Position Summary:  The Scholarly Communications Librarian will manage the Princeton University Library's efforts to support scholarly publication innovations and reforms, and will supervise and coordinate activities related to the Princeton Open Access policy and the Princeton Institutional Repository. The librarian will serve on University committees and represent Princeton on national groups and committees. The librarian will report to the Director of Scholarly Communications, and will be based in the Lewis Science Library.

Major Responsibilities: 

• Coordinate the implementation of the Princeton Open Access policy in close collaboration with the Princeton Digital Repository Architect.
• Provide campus-wide advocacy for Open Access to scholarly works and convey the University's vision of Open Access in various campus and national forums and publications.
• Advise faculty and serve as a library resource on copyright compliance issues related to Open Access.
• Conduct outreach to faculty and departments in collaboration with subject liaison librarians.
• Serve as a campus advocate for Open Access to scholarly works and will speak and write about the issues in various campus and national forums and publications.
• Coordinate scholarly communication advisory committee. Consult with and advise faculty on publishing agreements, and retention of right to deposit materials in the institutional repository.
• Develop and implement an educational program to increase awareness in copyright, Open Access, and other scholarly communication issues.
• Work in close consultation and cooperation with OIT, Library Systems, Princeton University Archives, Office of the General Counsel, and Office for the Dean of Research.
• Work closely with collection development and technical services to ensure that, as appropriate, licenses support Princeton's Open Access Policy and its Institutional Repository.
• Monitor national copyright and intellectual property trends and policy issues.
• With OIT, develop and maintain the Princeton Institutional Repository website.
• Supervise student workers and/or support staff.
• Be active professionally and contribute to the developments in the field, especially in groups such as SPARC and COAPI.
• Essential Qualifications An ALA-accredited Master's degree in library or information sciences, or another post-baccalaureate degree that has prepared the candidate to be an authority in the area of scholarly communication.
• Demonstrated knowledge of copyright and other intellectual property issues in the academic environment.
• Aptitude for thinking creatively and developing products and services, such as publications, training materials, workshops, conferences, and other tools relevant to scholarly communications, copyright, and fair use.
• Evidence of leadership, entrepreneurship, and initiative. Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to adjust priorities, take initiative, set goals, manage time wisely, and make quick effective decisions in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to establish positive and productive collaborations with faculty.

Preferred Qualifications: 

• 3 years relevant experience, preferably in an academic library environment.
• Experience in preparing and delivering copyright instruction. Demonstrated proficiency with digital systems and software applications.
• Demonstrated contribution to the profession with scholarly publications and/or presentations and through contributions to professional organizations.

Applications will be accepted only from the Jobs at Princeton website: http://www.princeton.edu/jobs and must include a resume, cover letter, and a list of three references with full contact information

Library Manager 2

This position oversees the daily operations of a library branch, division and /or multiple satellite libraries. This register will be used to fill current and future Library Manager 2 vacancies.
 
If you previously applied for this position during the posting period, July 19, 2013 – July 26, 2013, you do not need to apply again. Your application will be considered for this position.

TYPICAL DUTIES:

• Supervises employees working in his/her area.
• Schedules work hours to ensure that all public areas are covered.
• Evaluates employees, counsels with and disciplines employees as needed, and approves leave requests.
• Performs the more difficult or complex professional work in his/her area.
• Develops and maintains library materials collections.
• Provides Reference and Reader's Advisory service to the public.
• Assists the public with the use of library materials and equipment.
• Receives and attempts to resolve complaints from the public.
• Performs administrative duties, writes reports, and performs statistical analyses.
• Plans and organizes programs or activities.
• Attends meetings as required.
• Promotes programs and services of the library in the community.
• Keeps abreast of new trends in Library and Information Science.
• Adheres to library Customer Service Guidelines.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Master's Degree in Library Science from an accredited college or university and four (4) years of professional library experience, including two (2) years acting in a lead or supervisory capacity. The Library Science program must also be accredited by the American Library Association or the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education.

****No Substitution****

LICENSES REQUIRED:
Valid "Class D" Driver's License

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of library service, library resources and collections.
• Strong public relations and customer service skills.
• Ability to train, evaluate, and supervise employees.
• Strong leadership abilities.

**An Incomplete application or missing documents may result in disqualification.** 

Fill in complete work history, do not attach resume in lieu of requested information.

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Associate Director for Information Technology and Digital Development

The MIT Libraries seek an innovative and enterprising leader to fill its senior technology position. The Associate Director for Information Technology and Digital Development leads the Libraries’ technology strategy and manages IT development in furtherance of the Libraries’ initiatives and priorities. S/he has broad responsibility for information technology across the Libraries, including the assessment of IT trends and maintenance of important relationships with key players outside the Libraries.

Reporting to the Director of Libraries, the Associate Director plays an essential role in shaping the future of the MIT Libraries’ digital environment. S/he provides strategic direction to ensure that the Libraries maintain a scalable and sustainable technology infrastructure, provide reliable computing services for library users and staff including robust web and virtual services, and support expanding digital initiatives for strategic priorities that include digital learning, global engagement, scholarly publishing, and content management and curation services. The Associate Director will collaborate with the Director of Research to support the advancement of the Libraries’ digital technology research efforts and to facilitate technology transfer into the enterprise library environment.

The Associate Director is a member of the senior management team and contributes to long-range planning, program development and evaluation, resource development, budget formulation, staff planning and development, and allocation of resources in support of the Libraries’ mission. S/he also provides leadership in the coordination and assessment of IT operations and innovation throughout the MIT Libraries.

The Associate Director serves as the Libraries’ primary liaison with MIT’s Information Services and Technology department as well as other IT service organizations at the Institute. S/he is a key representative for the MIT Libraries with organizations such as the Coalition for Networked Information, EDUCAUSE, DuraSpace, Digital Preservation Network, Digital Library Federation, and the Digital Public Library of America, collaborating and participating actively in the national and international development of digital library models, standards, and solutions at scale.

QUALIFICATIONS: Master’s degree in library or information science from an ALA-accredited program, or a master’s degree in a relevant field. Seven or more years of increasingly responsible management and supervisory experience in an academic or research institution. Demonstrated knowledge of current trends and issues in the application of technology to libraries and higher education. Experience in planning for the delivery of information resources in a diverse computing environment. Demonstrated experience building and maintaining effective partnerships and collaborations. The ability to develop creative solutions, meet deadlines, and a demonstrated record of leadership and achievement in the academic library profession or a related profession. Demonstrated experience in successfully managing technology staff, teams and projects. Evidence of excellent communication, interpersonal, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

SALARY AND BENEFITS:Salary based on qualifications and experience. MIT offers excellent benefits including a choice of health and retirement plans, a dental plan, tuition assistance and a relocation allowance. The MIT Libraries afford a flexible and collegial working environment and foster professional growth of staff with management training and travel funding for professional meetings.

APPLICATION PROCESS:Inquiries, nominations and applications, including a cover letter and resume which should be sent electronically and in confidence to:

Alan Wichlei, Vice President & Director
Beverly Brady, Senior Associate
Isaacson, Miller
263 Summer Street
Boston, MA 02210
MITLibraries@imsearch.com

Review of applications will begin September 16, 2013 and will continue until the position is filled. MIT is strongly and actively committed to diversity within its community and particularly encourages applications from qualified women and minority candidates.

The MIT Libraries support the Institute's programs of research and study with holdings of more than 2.9 million print volumes and 3.1 million special format items, and terabytes of MIT-owned digital content. In addition, rare special collections, Institute records, historical documents, and papers of noted faculty are held in the Institute Archives and Special Collections. The library budget is approximately $24M and the staff is comprised of 170 members. Library resources and services are accessible to students and researchers through the Libraries’ website (http://libraries.mit.edu/), and library spaces are widely available for both collaborative work and quiet study. Library resources are supplemented by innovative services for bioinformatics, GIS, metadata, and social science and other research data. Through a culture that encourages innovation and collaboration, the MIT Libraries are working to redefine the role of the 21st century library – making collections more accessible than ever before, and shaping the future of scholarly research. Library staff, at all levels, contribute to this spirit of innovation and to the mission of promoting learning, discovery and the advancement of knowledge at MIT and beyond.

The MIT Libraries maintain memberships and affiliations in ArchivesSpace, arXiv, Association of Research Libraries, BorrowDirect, Boston Library Consortium, DDI Alliance, DuraSpace, HathiTrust, CLIR/Digital Library Federation, Coalition of Networked Information, Coalition of Open Access Policy Institutions, EDUCAUSE, National Digital Stewardship Alliance, NISO, North East Research Libraries, OCLC Research Library Partnership, and ORCID. The Libraries utilize Ex Libris’ Aleph for its integrated library system and have recently deployed EBSCO’s Discovery Service. DSpace@MIT, a digital repository developed over the past ten years by the MIT Libraries, serves to capture, preserve and communicate the intellectual output of MIT's faculty and research community. Other MIT repositories include: Dome, a second DSpace instance, providing access to a sizable image collection and other digital collections owned by the MIT Libraries; the MIT Geodata Repository for a diverse collection of GIS Data; and MIT’s DataVerse for licensed social science datasets.

Contact Us: MITLibraries@imsearch.com

Librarian

Los Angeles Trade Technical College (LATTC) is a two-year community college located in the downtown Los Angeles. Each semester, the college serves more than 17,000 students from diverse socio-economic backgrounds. LATTC has an 86-year tradition of being a leader in academic and technical curriculum designed to prepare students for university studies and the workforce. The College’s emphasis on student success makes it a national educational leader with a reputation for contextualized and accelerated learning. 

Position Description The Los Angeles Trade Technical College Library is seeking an experienced librarian who has a passion for teaching, can develop ties to the diverse campus community, and can (or will) assist in the growth of the library instruction program and services.  The Library provides the college community with access to organized collections and information, supports instruction, and in collaboration with academic and certificated technical education faculty, encourages and facilitates information competency and critical thinking skills in all students.

Minimum Qualifications:  Master’s Degree in Library Science, Library and Information Science

Desirable Qualifications:

• Two years of academic librarianship
• Experience working with students of a variety of educational and diverse backgrounds
• Experience providing reference services in a college library
• Experience teaching at the college level
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the design, conduct and assessment of information competency workshops and courses
• Familiarity with emerging educational technology, including online courseware/learning management systems
• Strong organizational and communication skills to develop library orientations/research methods presentations in conjunction with faculty
• Ability to catalogue print and electronic resources and keep current with cataloging trends and developments
• Experience with collection development for print and electronic resources including career and technical education
• Create and maintain Web-based subject pathfinders
• Experience with virtual reference
• Team oriented, flexible, and able to work both independently and collaboratively
• Willingness to participate in professional development and stay current with library trends and utilize new technology

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assignment hours include both evening and weekend shifts based on the department needs. Duties of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Ability to develop and teach information competency classes and workshops
• Collaborate with faculty to develop assignments that will reinforce information competency skills
• Provide reference services that encourage students to be critical thinkers and lifelong learners
• Ability to design library research guide handouts, electronic subject guides for general education and vocational programs and online Library Science courses
• Increase students’ and faculty knowledge of library resources, including web-based instruction
• Be a well-informed resource for students and faculty
• Advocate and support the efforts of student success
• Participate in campus shared governance by serving on college committees
• Effectively communicate orally and in writing
• Assist in assessing and improving library services
• Assist in developing student learning outcomes and assessments
• Perform other librarian duties as assigned

Salary and Benefits:  The starting salary ranges from $47,600 to $74,110 for the 10-month academic year, depending on experience and professional preparation. The PhD differential is $3,000 per academic year. An excellent benefits package, which includes medical, vision, dental and life insurance is available for the employee and eligible dependents.

Special Note: Applicants selected for an interview will receive an invitation by August 30, 2013. Interviews (including final interviews) will be conducted the week of September 9, 2013.   Interviews may be conducted in the evenings.

Application Process: Applicants will be required to file the application using web-based software to create an applicant profile account, allowing documents to be saved and uploaded as attachments.

After review of application materials by the selection committee, candidates will be contacted only if selected for interviews.

For consideration in the selection process, all interested applicants must submit the following:

• A detailed letter of interest that describes how the applicant is qualified to fulfill each duty and responsibility including the minimum and desirable qualifications;
• A current resume;
• Copies of transcript(s) from accredited institutions (official transcripts will be required at the time of interview). Documentation from an approved foreign transcript evaluator is required for degrees received from other countries;
• Contact information for three references (phone, address and email);

The completed package and required documents must be submitted by 4pm August 23, 2013.  (Application materials may not be submitted by Fax or Email).

Please copy and paste the following link into your browser to apply for this position:

https://laccd.peopleadmin.com/

For questions and assistance related to PeopleAdmin, please contact:

Akiko Cybulski
Phone: (213) 763-7022
E-mail: cybulsao@lattc.edu

For additional information or questions, please contact:

Thomas J. McFall
Committee Chair
Phone: (213) 763-3917
E-mail: McFallTJ@lattc.edu

All materials submitted become the property of Los Angeles Trade-Technical College and the Los Angeles Community College District.

Los Angeles Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Educator and Employer.

The Los Angeles Community College District considers all qualified employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, marital status, medical condition, sexual orientation or veteran status (LACCD Board Rule 101301 and Title IX, Section 504 – Employer).