Listing: #210
Posted: May 20, 2015
Organization: Jacksonville State University Libraries, Jacksonville State University
Location: Jacksonville, AL

Description: Jacksonville State University (Alabama) invites applications for the position of Head of Library Public Services. The Head of Public Services reports directly to the Dean of Library Services. Twelve month tenured-track administrative faculty position. The principal role of the position is to manage all functions of the public services areas of the library: Reference Services, Instruction, User Services, and Outreach. This position requires a team leadership style that remains immersed in the day-to-day functions and concerns of the Public Services Department. Administrative obligations include hiring, training, and promotion of library public service faculty and staff. As a member of the library's management team, the Head of Library Public Services, participates in policy formulation and takes a prominent role in strategic planning.

Responsibilities:

• Ensures that library service points are adequately monitored and staffed with an appropriate number of qualified personnel.
• Promotes a positive image of the Houston Cole Library.
• Ensures a service-oriented atmosphere in service areas of the library.
• Stays abreast of current library public service trends and utilizes such knowledge to enhance the Public Services Department.
• Participates in the development and review of the policies and procedures of the library's public service areas as well as the library as a whole.
• As a member of the library faculty will pursue an active and ongoing program of professional development, research, and service appropriate for his/her rank at the university.
• Coordinates Library Instruction.
• Oversees collection development and management.
• Identifies outreach opportunities for the library to support.
• Appoints departmental faculty liaisons.
• Collaborates with the Technical Services Department.
• Coordinates the Reference Desk Rotation.
• Exhibits a commitment and ability to conduct scholarly activities and engage in professional, university, and community service.
• Courteous and professional at all times.
• Maintains a neat and appropriate appearance.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications, Required:

• MLS or MLIS from an ALA accredited institution, or equivalent required.
• Three years of college/university library experience in a public service area such as circulation, reference or instruction required.
• Experience with current and emerging library technology trends.
• Knowledge of automated library systems.
• Ability to meet academic tenure and promotion requirements.

Salary: Minimum $60,000.00

To Apply: Online at https://jobs.jsu.edu/postings/5442.

Application Deadline: 05/31/2015

Listing: #209
Posted: May 17, 2015
Organization: Kansas State University Libraries, Kansas State University
Location: Manhattan, KS

Description: Kansas State University Libraries, Manhattan, KS, invite applications and nominations for two positions of Faculty and Graduate Services Librarian. To support the University's goal of becoming a top-50 public research university by 2025, these positions will provide and enhance curricular and research support to the University's faculty and graduate students located on and off campus; assist in the development, delivery, and promotion of print and electronic resources; and be a collegial and productive member of the Faculty and Graduate Services team. We are seeking individuals with backgrounds in the humanities, business, social sciences, or related disciplines and who have a demonstrated ability to adapt to and learn relevant technologies and resources.

These are full-time tenure track positions, and the candidates must have a commitment to scholarly/creative activities and professional service necessary for pursuing tenure at Kansas State University Libraries. These positions report to the Head, Faculty and Graduate Services Department.

Responsibilities:

• Provides general and specialized research assistance and library instruction to faculty and graduate students
• Assists in the faculty and graduate student research and education process by interpreting and assessing disciplinary resources
• Collaborates with library and university departments on initiatives such as service and project development, research teams, and grants
• Actively seeks out opportunities to engage, advocate, promote, and advance libraries, resources, and services
• Assesses, investigates, tests, and recommends new or improved services or activities
• Creates effective print and online documentation and learning tools

Qualifications:

• Master's degree from an ALA-accredited program
• Demonstrated experience providing reference and instruction
• Demonstrated knowledge of discipline-focused resources in areas such as business, social sciences, or humanities
• Evidence of strong analytic and problem-solving skills
• Evidence of successful collaboration, planning, coordinating, and/or leading projects

Qualifications, Preferred:

• Practical experience with digital humanities projects
• Demonstrated assessment skills from creation of assessment tool to delivery of outcomes and recommendations
• Demonstrated ability to effectively engage with campus/external constituents
• Experience working with faculty and/or graduate students
• rofessional or paraprofessional experience in an academic library

About the Library: Kansas State University Libraries strives to develop a diverse, talented team dedicated to providing professional and innovative services to our communities. The Libraries advance the University's teaching, research, and service with 3 million volumes and collection strengths in the subject areas of cookery, the consumer movement, military history, biosecurity, food safety, grain science and milling, prairie studies, historic costume and textiles, and children's literature. For more information about the library's long-range goals, applicants are encouraged to review the libraries' strategic plan, K-State 2025.

Affectionately nicknamed “The Little Apple,” Manhattan is a rapidly developing community located in the scenic Flint Hills region of Kansas. A classic college town featuring Big XII sports, our community also offers superb outdoor recreation and a year-round slate of cultural attractions. Forbes Magazine has rated Manhattan #1 for “Best Small Places for Business and Careers.” Manhattan's highly regarded public school system and excellent parks contribute to its reputation as an outstanding place. Manhattan is situated just off Interstate 70, less than two hours west of Kansas City, and the regional airport offers multiple daily direct flights to Dallas and Chicago. While the main campus is located in Manhattan, Kansas State also has campuses located in Salina and Olathe.

Salary and Benefits: The Libraries aim to attract outstanding talents, and we offer competitive salary in recognition of responsibilities and experience.

To Apply: To apply please send as one .pdf file:

• A letter of application. To greatly strengthen your application, please apply your communication skills to clearly address the position responsibilities and qualifications listed above, and demonstrate how your work style, vision, and other distinctive qualities would enhance our organization.
• A curriculum vitae
• Names and contact information for three references to libhr@k-state.edu, attention Michelle Bowen. Please include FGS in the subject line.

Kansas State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer of individuals with disabilities and protected veterans. Kansas State University encourages diversity among its employees. Background check required.

Application Deadline: Deadline for applying is May 22, 2015.

Listing: #208
Posted: May 17, 2015
Organization: Riverside Libraries, University of California
Location: Riverside, CA

Description: The University of California, Riverside (UCR) seeks a motivated, proactive, user-orientated Medical Librarian to join the Medical Library Services team. The successful candidate will be part of developing new and established services to support the needs of faculty, students, and staff of the School of Medicine. The School of Medicine is a new, community based school with multiple affiliated faculty and facilities. The Medical Librarian will be based in the Orbach Science Library which is situated across from the School of Medicine education building on the UCR campus.

Responsibilities: Reporting to the Coordinator of Medical Library Programs, the Medical Librarian will work collaboratively with the coordinator to develop and implement instructional, reference, research and liaison services that support the needs of the faculty, researchers, staff, and students of the School of Medicine (SOM).

• Develop and teach instructional sessions and embed sessions within the School of Medicine medical curriculum, pipeline and residency programs;
• Create and maintain informational and instructional online and physical materials to support SOM curriculum and research programs;
• Provide group and individual in-person and digital instruction and consultation to SOM students, faculty, and staff supporting curriculum, research, and administrative needs;
• Maintain currency and expertise in new and emerging databases, technology, and resources and disseminate information and implement ideas to appropriate users;
• Participate in collection development activities including; evaluation of new and existing electronic databases and electronic and print collections, selection and de-selection projects, timely purchases within assigned collection areas, participation in the appropriate University of California collections subject selectors group;
• Acts as the liaison between the Medical Library Services unit and the Science Information Services Team;
• Collaborate on the development of new services;
• Create materials to support the outreach program to affiliated SOM members and institutions;
• Collaborate on the provision of data management information and training;
• Perform the duties of a librarian liaison to designated departments or research groups within SOM;
• Participates in general administrative departmental duties, library-wide activities, administrative committees, special projects and library programs; represents the UCR Library on various University of California standing committees and ad-hoc groups.
• UCR librarians are members of the Librarians Association of the University of California (LAUC). Research, publication, and/or service to the University and profession are expected for continuing advancement.

Qualifications, Required:

• Degree in Library and Information Science from an ALA-accredited institution or equivalent;
• At least two years working in a health sciences, medical or hospital library or in an academic library supporting health science disciplines, or as a practicing health care professional or in research groups. A second Masters or PhD in a health science field will substitute;
• Demonstrated experience working with medical or biomedical databases and resources;
• Familiarity with evidence-based medicine (EBM);
• Experience in providing instruction, presentations, or workshops and the design of supporting materials or experience implementing programming support including the use of appropriate technology;
• Ability to use technology for instructional and information purposes e.g. web pages, Libguides, powerpoint, videos, course management systems, and other storyboard software.
• Ability to analyze, implement and adapt to evolving technologies;
• Excellent organizational skills, and effectiveness in balancing multiple assignments and projects;
• Effective oral and written communication;
• Strong interpersonal skills with ability to work successfully in an intensely collaborative environment with a broad range of people from culturally diverse backgrounds including healthcare providers, colleagues, administrators, students, faculty, donors, and alumni;

Qualifications, Preferred:

• Experience integrating research skills and knowledge of data and data management into curriculum.
• Experience in implementing or teaching curriculum within a Medical School and/or pipeline programs;
• Demonstrated professional activities such as presentations, grants, or publications;
• Experience or proven interest in developing services in a specific area of medical librarianship e.g. curriculum, research, data management, systematic reviews, EBM.

Salary and Benefits: Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience within a range of: $51,693 - $75,215. Appointment at rank of Assistant Librarian to Librarian depending upon qualifications and experience. Excellent retirement system, health, and vacation benefits.

To Apply: Please complete and submit the information requested in AP Recruit (cover letter addressing qualifications and experience related to the primary duties of the position, resume/curriculum vitae, and three to five professional references as directed.

Application Deadline: The final date to apply is June 10, 2015.

Listing: #207
Posted: May 16, 2015
Organization: Library of the Health Sciences, University of Illinois at Chicago
Location: Peoria, IL

Description: The University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) seeks a dynamic librarian to lead the Library of the Health Sciences-Peoria, which supports UIC programs in medicine and nursing, 18 residencies and fellowships, research centers, and the JUMP Simulation & Education Center at the Peoria Health Sciences Campus. The Library of the Health Sciences-Peoria is one of three regional sites of the Library of the Health Sciences (LHS) headquartered in Chicago. In addition to providing a range of services and resources for its primary clientele and neighboring communities, the Library of the Health Sciences-Peoria participates in the activities of the National Network of Libraries of Medicine, Greater Midwest Region.

The Regional Head Librarian is responsible for all aspects of the management of a user-centered academic health sciences library, with emphasis on information and instructional services, information resources access, user support, collection development, and outreach. This position will lead an innovative team in integrating technology, online and curriculum-based instruction, and evidence-based practice into liaison and outreach programs. The Head has an active leadership role in UIC programs on the Peoria campus and serves on administrative and curriculum committees. As a member of the LHS leadership team, the LHS-Peoria Regional Head contributes to planning and strategic direction for the four sites of the Library of the Health Sciences. LHS department heads play a vital role in the leadership and governance of the UIC University Library. This is a tenure-system appointment with research and publication expectations.

Responsibilities:

• Leading the development of information and outreach services that support the learning, teaching, patient care, and research activities of the primary clientele of the University of Illinois at Chicago health sciences programs at Peoria
• Establishing and maintaining liaison with faculty, academic chairs, program coordinators, and affiliated teaching hospitals
• Coordinating access to information resources in multiple formats with the health sciences bibliographer and facilitating access to information resources held elsewhere
• Overseeing the instructional program, including collaborating with the Regional Assistant Librarian as well as conducting instruction for liaison responsibilities within the Colleges
• Overseeing library facilities including a 26-seat Learning Lab and four Smart Rooms
• Coordinating information technology tools and resources with the Library Systems Office, the Academic Computing Center, and Communication & Information Services
• Managing human resources including 1.6 FTE professionals, 3 FTE support staff, and extra-help students
• Overseeing the collection of management data
• Promoting and assessing services and resources
• Engaging in resource development through grants and fund raising
• Exhibiting continued progress toward the library's norms, expectations, and standards of excellence in research and scholarship
• Participating in administrative teams and serving on relevant library-wide and Colleges of Medicine and Nursing at Peoria committees.

Qualifications, Required:

• Master's degree in Library Sciences from an ALA accredited library school program
• Five or more years of progressively responsible professional experience in health sciences librarianship
• Familiarity with health sciences resources, products, and collection development
• Administrative, leadership, or supervisory experience
• Knowledge of emerging trends in health sciences librarianship
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Experience working in a team environment
• Demonstrated ability to meet University standards in research, publication and professional service commensurate with appointment as a tenure-system faculty member.

Qualifications, Preferred:

• Academic background in the health sciences
• Experience in an academic health sciences setting
• Understanding of facilities issues and concepts
• Experience with grant seeking and fund raising
• Record of scholarly publication
• Demonstrated leadership in library professional organizations
• Membership in the Medical Library Association's Academy of Health Information Professionals.

Salary & Benefits:

• Salary and rank dependent upon qualifications and experience.
• Twelve month appointment with 24 days vacation.
• Twelve days annual sick leave with additional disability benefits.
• Eleven paid holidays.
• Medical insurance (contribution based on annual salary).
• Life insurance paid by the State
• Two dental plans available.
• Participation in one of the retirement options of the State Universities Retirement System.
• No Social Security coverage, but Medicare payment required.

To Apply: View the posting and apply online.

Application Deadline: 06/08/2015

Listing: #206
Posted: May 16, 2015
Organization: A Global Consultancy, ProLibra, Recruiter
Location: New York City, NY

Description: Pro Libra is searching for a Natural Resources Research Manager for its client, a global consultancy. The successful candidate will possess deep research and analysis expertise, shaping research, analysis and insights that will enable them and their clients to generate global impact through identification, development and implementation of proprietary and innovative ideas.

Qualifications, Required:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Minimum of 10 years of business research experience
• Teaming and communication skills: you will need to have excellent verbal and written communication skills. You should demonstrate an ability to work with colleagues from different cultures and in different locations. Experience working in a multi-disciplinary team (involving mix of consulting, industry and/or functional research professionals). Experience of working in a remote/virtual team would be highly advantageous
• Ability to quickly establish credibility: many of our customers are senior-level leaders within the company and it is vital that we are able to establish both our expertise and our professionalism
• Strong presentation and communication skills: able to present research findings to customers, and defend their insights. Good communicators and confidence in a virtual network. You must be able to work in PowerPoint and create well-structured, clearly written presentations with graphs and charts where necessary
• Leadership: Demonstrated leadership in a professional setting; either military or civilian. People management/supervisory experience a plus
• Teamwork and Collaboration: Demonstrated teamwork and collaboration in a professional setting; either military or civilian

Qualifications, Preferred:

• Knowledge of the steel and minerals industry: the global markets; supply chain and manufacturing; the players; the critical metrics for evaluating company performance; cost drivers; the way companies work behind the scenes (back office functions and processes, technologies). You must be comfortable with industry-speak and be able to make a favorable impression with peers and executives in the industry. The position's primary research focus will be on steel, with a strong secondary focus on mining
• Leadership: as the global lead for our natural resources research you'll need excellent leadership and people management skills, including the ability to develop and motivate researchers in a team that is truly global and virtual
• Research skills: preferably in a consulting environment, equity brokerage, third party research organization, steel industry or demonstrated equivalent skill. You must have the ability to take an issue and turn it into a researchable question; able to scope the research effort and cost it accurately; able to use most (but not necessarily all) research techniques such as secondary database searching, company analysis, market analysis, strategic analysis frameworks, interview-based research and financial analysis. You must have a sound knowledge of industry sources and be able to critique them.
• Analytical ability: we want researchers who can draw out the implications of the research they do and tell a compelling, business-focused story about the data that is relevant to our clients business and clients
• Personal credibility: to be successful in this role you need to be able to build a strong working relationship with senior executives and industry leaders and “hold your own” with them in discussions about the industry. So you will be confident, outgoing, able to talk knowledgeably about your subject; but never arrogant. You also need to be able to build relationships within our team and work with others in person and remotely on projects

To Apply: Please call to discuss position in further detail.

Send resumes or contact:
Angela Dzikowski
Email: adzikowski@prolibra.com
Phone: 800-262-0070

Listing: #206
Posted: May 16, 2015
Organization: Northwestern University Library, Northwestern University
Location: Evanston, IL

Description: As one of the portfolio leaders, the Associate University Librarian for Collections Strategies (AULCS) advances the library's mission and contributes to the achievement of library and university strategic goals within a highly collaborative, user-focused, research and learning environment.

Provides administrative oversight and support for these work groups: Collection Development and Acquisitions, Preservation, Distinctive Collections.

Has a strong leadership support relationship with Research and Learning Services working group.

Responsibilities:

• Articulates a vision for the development of collections and collection services in relation to the mission and strategic goals of the university and the strategic plans of the library. Of particular importance is the need to integrate distinctive collections into undergraduate teaching and learning.
• Plans, manages, and leads the library's collection development program in support of the University's strategic academic goals. Identifies new areas and models for growth and investment, or reduction and disinvestment, in response to changes in university curricula and research programs. Accountable for the allocation and use of multiple collections funds.
• Identifies and helps deliver new means to apply and integrate information researches in research.
• Proposes methods for improving collection processing and management services; identifies legacy services and operations to reduce or curtail.
• Provides strategic support on issues relating to acquisitions, cataloging, preservation, serials control, electronic resource management, collection analysis and collection space allocation. Monitors and guides the selection and collection management work of a network of subject specialists and disciplinary group coordinators.
• Participates in collaborative initiatives within the library and the university, and in broader professional and scholarly contexts. Represents University Library in forums at the consortial, regional, national, and international level—especially those that focus on initiatives, projects, policies, and standards related to collections, collection support services, and archives.
• Helps implement a new organizational structure that features 16 working groups organized into three service councils. The AULCS also will be a key participant in a new senior management group – the planning council -- comprising one representative from each of the service councils, the other AULs, the director of human resources and organizational development, and the dean. As a member of the planning council, the AULCS will actively participate in and lead a wide range of planning and decision-making activities.
• Assists the dean in managing and administering all aspects of the library's mission. Along with four other AULs, the AULCS will also directly advise, support, and represent the dean and will carry out specific administrative and management assignments as assigned or necessary.

Qualifications, Required:

• ALA accredited master's degree in library or information science or the equivalent combination of education and relevant library experience required. Additional advance degree preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible experience leading operations or projects in an academic library or library services organization; experience at an executive level helpful.
• Knowledge and understanding of materials selection, acquisition and licensing, processing, discovery, access, and automation issues for general, special, distinctive, and archival collections. Significant direct work and management experience in one or more of these specializations desirable.
• Demonstrated expertise in supervising, developing, and coaching professional, paraprofessional, and technical staff.
• Record of success creating and promoting a clear vision, selling ideas, and following through on decisions in formal and informal leadership situations.
• Demonstrated ability to bring innovative and complex projects to completion, especially for projects requiring collaboration across library departments, and academic and administrative divisions across the university.
• Demonstrated success in donor relations, grant-writing and administration, and other fund-raising and public relations activities.

To Apply: Send PDF formatted letter of application, resume or vita, and names of three references to the attention of Jan Hayes, Personnel Librarian, electronically to libsearches@northwestern.edu.

Application Deadline: Applications received by June 1, 2015 will receive first consideration.

Listing: #205
Posted: May 16, 2015
Organization: OSU Libraries, Oregon State University
Location: Corvallis, OR

Description: The Oregon State University Libraries and Press (OSULP) invites applications for a full-time (1.0 FTE), 12-month, fixed term Acquisitions & Collections Maintenance Unit Manager position. Reappointment is at the discretion of the University Librarian and OSU Press Director.

The Oregon State University Libraries provides collections and services that support and enhance the University's instructional, research and public services programs. As a member of the Resource Acquisitions & Sharing (RAS) Department within the Oregon State University (OSU) Libraries, this position is responsible for the supervision and effective operation of the Acquisitions & Collections Maintenance Unit. This is a key management position at OSU Libraries in an innovative and team oriented environment. The unit manager uses his/her knowledge of current and emerging trends to oversee the evaluation, management, and promotion of a wide range of electronic and physical resources. In close collaboration with personnel from other appropriate library units, the incumbent coordinates support for the acquisition, processing, and maintenance of physical and electronic resources. The incumbent is responsible for the daily operations related to licensing, negotiation, and tracking the acquisition process for electronic resources. The person in this position facilitates communication and coordinates activities with other library units; acts as liaison with other libraries, consortial groups, vendors, and patrons.

Responsibilities:

60% Administrative

• Directs the daily operation of the Acquisitions and Collection Maintenance Unit including all aspects related to physical and electronic resources acquisitions and maintenance.
• Negotiates and manages licenses, including expiration and renewal. Coordinates with OSU Procurement and Contract Services to maintain compliance with state and university guidelines.
• Makes vendor recommendations, monitors vendor performance and coordinates ordering, receiving, and payment authorization.
• Coordinates the OSU Libraries & Press Gift funds and gifts in kind process.
• Coordinates routine collection management activities and special projects.
• Establishes, documents, and maintains policies and procedures.
• Determines training needs and recommends training programs.
• Coordinates workflow activities to provide timely access to physical and electronic resources for the OSU community including oversight of the E-resources life cycle.
• Monitors emerging trends specific to licensing, acquisitions, and collection maintenance including the application of evolving technologies and opportunities to initiate/implement best practices, services and systems.
• Collects, compiles, and analyzes data and statistics, prepares departmental and other reports.
• Is a standing member of the Collection Coordination Council.
• Works collaboratively with other library departments and units to develop and provide project management support.
• Acts as liaison with University Administrative Business Center accounting.

30% Management/Supervision

• Supervises 7.75 classified staff.
• Prepares staff performance evaluations, writes position descriptions, recommends salary adjustments, responds to grievances, counsels regarding performance deficiencies and initiates disciplinary action.
• Hires and schedules staff to ensure adequate coverage of the unit.
• Facilitates regular meetings with unit staff.

10% Service/Professional Development

• Serves as OSU Libraries' acquisitions and e-resource representative to local and regional consortia and affiliates.
• Represents OSU Valley Library at OSU and Library events, and professional library conferences.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications, Required:

• ALA-accredited MLS
• Demonstrated knowledge of acquisitions in an electronic environment.
• Two or more years' experience with acquisitions of resources in all formats.
• Two or more years' experience in electronic resource management (ERM).
• Two or more years' supervisory experience with demonstrated commitment to mentoring, training and staff development.
• Demonstrated oversight of fund accounting activities.
• Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
• Experience with Microsoft Excel.
• Demonstrated project management skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with individuals and small groups.
• A demonstrated commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity.

Qualifications, Preferred:

• Experience supervising physical collection maintenance staff and projects
• Experience copy cataloging
• Experience using ExLibris' Alma ILS
• Recent electronic resource licensing experience
• Knowledge of collection development in an academic library setting

Salary & Benefits: Salary is commensurate with education and experience. The anticipated starting salary will be between $50,000-$55,000.

To Apply: View the full posting and apply online.

When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents: 1) A resume/CV that includes the names of at least three professional references, their e-mail addresses and telephone contact numbers (Upload as 'Other Document' if not included with your resume/vitae). 2) A cover letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position.

Application Deadline: 06-04-2015

Listing: #204
Posted: May 16, 2015
Organization: Purdue Libraries, Purdue University
Location: West Lafayette, IN

Description: Purdue University Libraries (PUL) seeks highly motivated, innovative, and learner-centered health science information specialist to join a collaborative, dynamic team who carry out a robust program of integrated information literacy, data services, scholarly communication, and collaborative research, and, as a Libraries faculty member, contribute to the research and scholarship in these areas.

The Health Sciences Information Specialist, co-liaison with other health sciences information specialists to nursing, nutrition science, pharmacy, public health, veterinary medicine and other clinical programs and liaison to one or two related departments on campus: provides instructional programs with emphasis on information literacy, inter-professional informatics, evidence-based practice and systematic reviews; makes connections between the health sciences academic programs and other disciplinary faculty with units of the Libraries to enable greater research productivity, and sustainable publication and dissemination of scholarship and data; participates in interdisciplinary, collaborative research projects, including sponsored research with faculty in the Libraries and the liaison areas; participates in the development of activities in support of the University's core curriculum that requires both foundational and embedded information literacy outcomes for all undergraduates; contributes to Libraries-wide initiatives; and participates in faculty governance of the Libraries. As a member of the Libraries faculty, the Health Sciences Information Specialist must articulate a research agenda that explores questions within her/his area of specialization and will result in a scholarly publication record required for promotion and tenure at Purdue University.

Qualifications, Required: Master's degree from an ALA-accredited library school or doctoral degree in a relevant discipline; strong interpersonal and communication skills; demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and collegially; familiarity with current trends in health sciences information issues, instructional best practices, and data curation services. Ability to adjust and accommodate to changing demands within Libraries, the University and the field. Commitment to engage in research and scholarship, and ability to meet the expectations for promotion and tenure.

Qualifications, Preferred: Substantial knowledge of health and life sciences information resources, including scholarly communication issues and trends in this area; knowledge of NLM resources and services; experience developing and implementing active learning techniques in a curricular setting; experience using online learning tools and content management and production systems; awareness of intellectual property issues with respect to online learning environments; for applicants with the MLS degree, an undergraduate or graduate degree in a health or life science or experience in a health science library is desired.

Salary & Benefits: Salary commensurate with experience in the context of Purdue University's salary structure. Faculty tenure-track position with a twelve-month appointment. Rank of assistant or associate professor depending on qualifications. Start-up funds in support of research are provided for computer/software/equipment, for travel/professional development, and for a half time graduate assistant for two years. Purdue provides a generous fringe benefit package that includes retirement benefits as well as health, disability and life insurance, 22 annual vacation days, and tuition support for employee, children, and spouse/same sex domestic partner. Purdue University is responsive to the needs of dual career couples.

To Apply: View the full posting.

To apply, please send a resume, cover letter, and the names and contact information of at least three references via email to Carole Tolley, Libraries Human Resources Coordinator, at libhr@purdue.edu. Please place “Health Sciences Information Specialist” in the subject line of the email. Nominations for the position will be accepted and should be sent to the same email address.

Application Deadline: Review of applications will continue until the position is filled.

Listing: #203
Posted: May 16, 2015
Organization: Milne Library, SUNY Geneseo
Location: Geneseo, NY

Description: SUNY Geneseo seeks a service-oriented, versatile, and dynamic professional to develop and implement a strategy for digital scholarship and publishing services at Milne Library. As part of the Milne Library's Technical Services Unit, this position will work closely with the Digital Archivist and the Digital Curriculum Librarian as a fellow team member in support of the Library's strategic goal to advance digital scholarship, publishing and learning initiatives, and establish the library's role in the research and publication lifecycle of scholarship at Geneseo.

We are looking for a team member with a commitment to digital publishing who can thrive in an environment that encourages experimentation and creativity, and will work collaboratively with faculty, staff, students, and SUNY colleagues to grow initiatives in support of new and emerging modes of digital publishing, scholarship, and scholarly communication. The successful candidate will lead current publishing projects through the development and promotion of the Minerva Press, Open SUNY Textbooks, and IDS Project Press imprints.

Responsibilities:

• Assists in the establishment of best practices, engages campus scholars, and provides guidance on scholarly communication issues and concerns.
• Builds relationships with faculty and students by participating in instruction, consultation, and outreach related to digital scholarship and scholarly communication.
• Effectively uses project management skills to develop and implement digital scholarship and publishing projects in collaboration with campus partners.
• Participates in grant proposal writing and budget planning for digital publishing and scholarship projects.
• Develops assessment metrics, in coordination with library Assessment Team, to measure impact of digital scholarship projects supported by library.
• Plans and coordinates editing and production of publishing projects.
• Coordinates graphic design, marketing, and promotions of publications in collaboration with library Marketing Team.
• Plans strategy and develops services in collaboration with other library units and teams, campus stakeholders and the publishing services' editorial board.

Qualifications, Required:

• Master's degree in information and/or library science (MLS) or in relevant field of expertise (MFA, Masters in Publishing, etc.).
• Knowledge of and 1 to 3 years of existing digital publishing methods and tools.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize, plan, coordinate, and implement multiple projects.
• Demonstrated communication and problem-solving skills.
• Prior experience working with monograph or journal publishing.
• Expert proficiency in Adobe InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator.
• Previous editorial experience.

Qualifications, Preferred:

• Demonstrated organizational, interpersonal, communication and project management skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to providing high-quality public service within a flexible and continually-evolving academic environment.
• Demonstrated commitment to enhancing service through teamwork and responsiveness to faculty, students, and colleagues.
• Relevant experience with publishing platforms.
• Familiarity with e-publishing tools and accessibility standards.
• Previous copy editing or proofreading experience.
• Previous experience working with undergraduate employees and student interns.
• Experience with a variety of software applications and publishing tools.
• Previous academic library experience.

To Apply: To apply, visit our jobs page and submit an on-line professional application, cover letter, resume, and contact information for at least three professional references.

Application Deadline: Completed applications will be accepted until close of business on May 19, 2015.

Listing: #202
Posted: May 16, 2015
Organization: Libraries, Georgetown University
Location: Washington, DC

Responsibilities: Under the general direction of the Head of the Electronic Resources & Serials Unit, this position is responsible for managing and maintaining the complex functions of the Library's electronic resources, including e-books, and its services. This includes acquisitions, cataloging, technical support, OpenURL technical configurations, management of an Electronic Resources Management System, vendor relations and usage statistics. This position will also contribute to the development and implementation of plans, policies and procedures for the acquisition, management, discovery and technical maintenance of electronic resources, including the evaluation and implementation of new systems and customizing public interfaces of those systems

Qualifications, Required: Master's in Library Science or equivalent degree. Minimum of two years' experience working with electronic resources and/or serials in an academic library environment. Experience with mainstream Electronic Resources Management systems (e.g. Serials Solutions, SFX, Verdi, etc.) Experience with electronic resources linking technologies (360Link, OpenURL) and knowledge bases. Experience with electronic resources usage statistics standard (COUNTER), protocol (SUSHI) and WSDL technologies. Experience with AACR, MARC and national cataloging standards. Experience with LC Classification and LC Subject Headings. Experience with a bibliographic utility and an integrated library system, preferably OCLC and III.

Other Skills: Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communications skills; Superior problem-solving and organizational skills; Strong analytical skills as demonstrated in previous work assignments are essential;Demonstrated ability to adapt to rapid change and to exercise creativity and initiative.

To Apply: Please visit the official job posting for full details and to apply.

Listing: #201
Posted: May 13, 2015
Organization: Jerry Falwell Library, Liberty University
Location: Lynchburg, VA

Description: This salaried, benefited, full-time, non-tenured, 12-month, faculty position is offered for a minimum of 40 hours per week. Scheduled hours will include weekends, evenings, and weekdays.

Responsibilities:

• The principal role of the Research Assistance Librarian is to provide general research, reference, and information services to the Liberty University community.
• Provides specialized undergraduate research support, instruction, and collection development
• Contributes to and supports the library's ongoing initiatives to integrate public services, collections, and instruction in the dynamic environment of networked-based information delivery
• Collaborates with faculty and campus departments to develop approaches to information literacy and scholarly communication which address student retention and student success
• Participates in both formal and informal professional development opportunities such as conference attendance, professional research and writing, and/or completion of continuing education courses as approved by the University
• Provides professional research support on projects as assigned
• Remains abreast of existing and emerging technologies, processes, products, services and leading industry performance benchmarks
• Works effectively as a team member, embracing and fostering LU's mission
• Must enjoy working with students as customers and as employees
• Frequently required to stand, walk, and climb stairs for extended periods in order to serve customers throughout the building
• Occasionally required to travel to local and campus locations

Qualifications, Required:

• MLS degree from an ALA-accredited institution, or equivalent
• Initial faculty rank to be determined based on qualifications and/or experience
• Strong instruction and digital resource production experience required
• Well-developed communications and customer service skills
• Demonstrated ability to adopt emerging practices and utilize technologies relevant to reference and instruction in both digital and conventional contexts
• Regularly lift 50 or fewer pounds and push 200 or fewer pounds, reach all shelves, and roam all floors of the library for extended periods of time
• Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing to convey clear, well-articulated information
• Ability to understand, speak, and write English in order to convey messages and correspond in an articulate and professional manner
• Possess public communication skills that allow professional representation of Liberty University to a variety of business, government and community customers and associates
• Strong organizational skills
• Excellent computer skills
• Intuitively able to reason, analyze information and events, and apply judgment in order to solve problems of both a routine and complex nature
• Regularly required to sit for extended periods to perform desk work or type on a keyboard
• Regularly required to hear and speak in order to effectively communicate orally
• Regularly required to handle materials, reach overhead, kneel or stoop in order to conduct business
• Required to serve customers during evening and weekend hours

Qualifications, Preferred:

• Second master's degree
• Professional library experience
• Academic library experience

To Apply: Online at https://jobs.liberty.edu/.

Application Deadline: Deadline for applying is June 5, 2015

Listing: #200
Posted: May 13, 2015
Organization: Kansas State University Libraries, Kansas State University
Location: Manhattan, KS

Description: K-State Libraries invite applications and nominations for two Digital Scholarship Librarians. To support the university's goal of becoming a top-50 public research university by 2025, these positions will work collaboratively to grow the center's publishing, copyright, and data services; support the institutional repository, K-State Research Exchange (K-REx), and online publishing imprint, New Prairie Press (NPP); engage campus content providers; and provide education and guidance on digital scholarship. These are forward-thinking, innovative roles for individuals with a desire to excel in a range of cutting-edge digital scholarship initiatives, including building and managing born-digital or digitized content; advocating for open access (OA); and identifying opportunities to support the research and publication lifecycle. We are seeking individuals with knowledge of contemporary digital library standards for all formats.

These are full-time tenure track positions, and the candidates must have a commitment to scholarly/creative activities and professional service necessary for pursuing tenure at K-State Libraries. These positions report to the Director of the Center for the Advancement of Digital Scholarship.

Responsibilities:

• Work independently and collaboratively with colleagues to meet current digital scholarship demands and discover future campus needs related to the creation and dissemination of digital scholarship, engaging library staff experts in projects as appropriate.
• Initiate, build and nurture excellent relationships with a diverse community within the university, as well as external partners, in support of digital scholarship services.
• Develop or propose new workflows and tools to support effective, innovative and sustainable digital scholarship. Upon implementation review and evaluate impact of changes.
• Stay abreast of emerging, innovative trends and technologies, standards, publishing models, digital scholarship developments and related legislative initiatives and evaluate their adaptation to improve the local environment.
• Through face-to-face and virtual environments, provide outreach, education, workshops, promotion, and consultations to the campus community about copyright/fair use, authors' rights, K-REx, NPP, publishing, OA, and other digital scholarship topics.

Qualifications, Required:

• Master of Library Science degree from an American Library Association (ALA) accredited institution at the time of appointment, OR an advanced terminal degree in an appropriate discipline with relevant digital scholarship experience.
• Excellent interpersonal, presentation, and communication skills, particularly the ability to explain complex concepts to a wide variety of users in individual and group settings.
• Experience with or working knowledge of Excel, XML, and HTML.
• Familiarity with current publishing, data, and authors' rights and copyright issues.
• Coursework or experience with digital scholarship.

Qualifications, Preferred:

• Experience with an IR, LMS, or CMS (e.g., D-Space, Digital Commons, ePrints).
• Familiarity with the curation of various formats (e.g., text, data sets, media, images).
• Experience or working knowledge of protocols and standards (e.g., DC, MODS).
• Experience managing or developing user interfaces.
• Experience with post-completion project review and assessments.
• Experience working in an academic library.

Salary: The Libraries aim to attract outstanding talents, and we offer competitive salary in recognition of responsibilities and experience.

To Apply: Please send the following as one PDF file:

1. A letter of application, applying your communication skills to clearly address the position responsibilities and qualifications listed above, and demonstrate how your work style, vision, and other distinctive qualities would enhance our organization.
2. A curriculum vitae (CV)
3. Names and contact information, including e-mail addresses, for three references

To libhr@k-state.edu, attention Kim Piper. Please include “CADS” in the subject line.

Application Deadline: Deadline for applying is June 5, 2015

Listing: #199
Posted: May 13, 2015
Organization: SUNY Potsdam Libraries, SUNY Potsdam
Location: Potsdam, NY

Description: SUNY Potsdam seeks a service-oriented and intellectually curious librarian to serve as Metadata and Subscription Resources Librarian (MSR). Reporting to the Director of Libraries, the MSR Librarian will provide leadership and vision for the Libraries' management of licensed and subscribed content. As a part of the Collection Development team, and as supervisor to 4 FT Library Clerks, the MSR Librarian will be responsible for licensing, subscribed, and open access content, including access, discovery and maintenance of online and subscription resources. Access will include management of URL resolvers, discovery layers, and other access tools for online resources.

This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced technical services librarian interested in the blending of tradition and experimentation, and for an individual whose interests lie in joining a small academic library committed to supporting teaching and learning in a dynamic and transparent working environment. The successful candidate will be excited by our professional transition away from traditional library cataloging and toward metadata creation in support of print and digital collections, and eager to engage in new opportunities, creative applications of technology, and sustainable project implementation. The MSR Librarian will leverage a strong interest in information users' values and needs to work with existing traditional cataloging systems in support of the teaching, research, and access needs of the College community.

Responsibilities: The MSR Librarian is a newly-defined position, reporting to the Director of Libraries, and will be a part of the College Libraries' team of librarians, sharing the holistic approach of working in reference and participating in library governance, with opportunities to share in the work of collection development and instruction. SUNY Potsdam's College Libraries serve more than 4000 undergraduate and graduate students in the School of Arts and Sciences, the School of Education and Professional Studies, and the Crane School of Music. The MSR Librarian will join 11 library faculty and 8 support staff serving two libraries, the College Archives, and the Faculty Development Center.

Specific responsibilities will be refined by the Director of Libraries after hire, building on the strengths and interests of a successful candidate and the evolving needs of the College Libraries. This is a tenure-track faculty position, subject to criteria for reappointment, promotion, and tenure as established by the SUNY Board of Trustees and the Personnel Policies of the College Libraries.

Qualifications, Required:

• American Library Association accredited Master's degree, or ALA-endorsed foreign credential equivalent, earned by July 1, 2015.
• Two years relevant prior experience.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Recent experience in creating, editing, and transforming MARC metadata, and aptitude for learning new metadata standards.
• Detailed understanding of current models, practices, and tools used by academic libraries for online information discovery, such as link resolvers, discovery layers, union catalogs, and access to open access materials and locally digitized collections.
• Demonstrated organizational and analytical skills, and an aptitude for detail-oriented work.
• Strong patron service orientation.

Qualifications, Preferred:

• Supervisory experience, particularly within a unionized work environment.
• Commitment to professional development activities, including research and participation in professional organizations.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Knowledge of current issues and trends in scholarly communication.
• Ability to analyze and to solve problems creatively and flexibly in a complex and dynamic environment.
• Proven ability to initiate, plan, and implement projects and services.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills and leadership potential.

Salary: Rank and salary for this position are flexible, starting at rank of Senior Assistant Librarian (salary minimum $48,000), and an experienced candidate will be eligible for years of prior service credit and Associate Librarian rank and salary ($56,000 minimum).

To Apply: To be considered, applicants must submit a resume or CV, a cover letter that addresses details of both the required and preferred qualifications, and contact information for 3 professional references online at http://employment.potsdam.edu/postings/2898.

Application Deadline: Review of applications will begin on May 1, 2015. Though the position is open until filled, applications received before May 15, 2015 will receive fullest consideration.

Listing: #198
Posted: May 13, 2015
Organization: Cooper Medical School of Rowan University Libraries, Cooper Medical School of Rowan University
Location: Camden, NJ

Description: The primary focus of this position is to perform literature searches and provide advanced research assistance to students and faculty, as well as hospital staff and administration, to support clinical care and research. This includes training library clients to become efficient and effective users of available information resources and tools in the service of clinical care. Duties may include CMSRU curricular instruction.

Responsibilities:

• work in collaboration with librarian colleagues as well as partner with faculty, staff and students
• have a positive, flexible attitude and the ability to be responsive to shifting priorities
• demonstrate a strong commitment to outstanding public service and improving the user experience
• contribute to the profession and build a record of progressive scholarly and professional achievement.

Qualifications, Required:

• Master's Degree from an ALA accredited school
• Three years of reference experience in an academic health sciences library OR undergraduate or advanced degree in physical, health, or life sciences

Qualifications, Preferred:

• Knowledge and skills required by the MLA Policy Statement on Expert Searching
• Demonstrate excellent teaching ability in both a group setting and through on-on-one instruction
• Knowledge of, and experience in, working with Evidence-Based Medicine

Salary: Competitive

To Apply: The application must be submitted through our online application system.

Application Deadline: 05/31/2015

Listing: #197
Posted: May 13, 2015
Organization: Pratt Institute Libraries, Pratt Institute
Location: Brooklyn, NY

Description: Reporting to the Libraries' Director, the Head of Public Services is responsible for assuring the quality and effectiveness of the public services provided by the Institute's Libraries on both the Brooklyn and Manhattan Campuses. Leading a dedicated staff comprised of two administrators, four support staff and a team of student employees, the Head of Public Services works with the Libraries' faculty and department heads to craft a wide range of services to meet the evolving research and resource needs of the Institute's community. Having successfully engaged the campus in a yearlong strategic planning effort, the Libraries now have an updated plan and a guiding vision for how they will best serve the community over the next three years. In fulfilling the Libraries' responsibility as the intellectual and informational hub for the Institute, the Head of Public Services will seek to partner the Libraries with Pratt's diverse community to connect information seekers with the most relevant resources and services available. This leader will actively engage and seek input from the campus community in order to develop inspiring spaces for study while promoting innovative research, practice and discourse.

The successful candidate for this position will be an energetic leader who can apply their skills, ability, depth of experience, and vision, to elevate the visibility of the Libraries on the Institute's campuses while capably managing, supporting and developing staff to meet this goal.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the ongoing effort to contemporize access services for the Public Services Department of the Pratt Institute Libraries' Brooklyn and Manhattan campuses.
• Initiate inter-departmental and campus-wide efforts to address the evolving needs of a diverse community of users.
• Develop staffing solutions to support initiatives such as extended hours for final exams and Alumni Day, occasionally necessitating late or weekend hours.
• Oversee the Libraries' internal calendar, coordinate a team of reference librarians, and supervise full-time staff and student workers to ensure adequate staffing for maintaining reference and circulation services, regular hours of operation and extended hours for special events.
• Work with the Libraries' Management Team to set policies, procedures, and services that enhance the quality of library use for all patrons.
• Recommend departmental budget allocations and oversee expenditures for materials, services, staff, and student employees.
• Collaborate with other library department heads to allocate student employment funds.
• Coordinate reference services, including virtual reference and consortial arrangements such as Connect New York, and provide periodic desk coverage as needed.
• Participate in the development of information literacy objectives and the coordination of library instruction, in addition to providing instruction sessions as needed.
• Spearhead initiatives promoting library events and services using publications, posters, orientations, tours, and social media.
• Initiate surveys; compile statistics; and prepare reports for the Institute, and state and regional organizations.
• Oversee the Friends of the Library and Visiting Researcher programs.
• Participate in Library and Institute-wide committees to cultivate relationships supporting the Libraries' mission to enrich the academic experience.
• Stay current with library trends through literature, social media, conferences, and professional development.
• Execute special projects and perform all other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:
MLS from an ALA-accredited program or equivalent required. A graduate degree in art, design, architecture or humanities, and a demonstrated knowledge of the arts, is preferred.

Experience: Must have a minimum of 2 - 3 years' professional experience in academic library management, preferably in a public services department. Experience managing schedules, budgets and personnel a must. Experience mentoring professional staff is preferred. Demonstrated knowledge of contemporary reference practice is essential as is thorough knowledge of information literacy standards and practices. Experience with online circulation and discovery platforms (Innovative Interfaces, Inc.) and demonstrated effectiveness integrating technology with traditional services and resources is required. Experience developing and executing effective outreach efforts is highly desirable. Experience working in a consortial lending environment is a plus.

Skills: Must have demonstrated skills in planning and implementing services and resources; and a strong public services approach, outlook, and commitment. Competence with information technologies and excellent analytical and organizational skills are essential. Must demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Salary: Through low 70k's commensurate with experience and qualifications.

To Apply: Please submit a letter of intent, curriculum vitae, and the names and contact information for three professional references online.

Listing: #196
Posted: May 13, 2015
Organization: Olin Libraries, Washington University
Location: St. Louis, MO

Description: Reporting to an Associate University Librarian (AUL), the person in this position provides leadership and coordination in developing, evaluating and assessing the Libraries' collections to support the University's teaching and research missions. The incumbent oversees collection development and management of resources in all formats; advises the AUL and University Librarian (UL) on allocation and management of funds for library collections; serves as a member of library-wide groups, task forces and projects as appropriate; shares responsibility for library-wide planning and policymaking; and develops programmatic capacity to assess collections and usage of both print and electronic resources, using this data to inform collections strategies.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate, with faculty, subject librarians, and other library administrators, the development, evaluation, and assessment policies and practices of the libraries collections.
• Evaluate consortial needs; initiate and participate in collaborative and coordinates collection development initiatives.
• Participate, and represent Washington University, in local, regional, and national meetings and initiatives related to collection development.
• Negotiate and manage licenses with publishers and vendors.
• Supervise and oversee the work of the staff in the Acquisitions Unit.
• Contribute to scholarly communications support by educating and informing faculty, students, and the campus at large about issues and trends, especially as they relate to new forms of publishing.

Qualifications, Required:

• MLS from an ALA-accredited program or related advance degree, plus five years of related experience. Additional education may substitute for experience.
• Prior supervisory experience, experience managing large budgets.
• Experience working with vendors and/or negotiating contracts.
• Knowledge of developments in scholarly communications, collection management, the publishing industry, electronic resource management, licensing and copyright issues.
• Understanding of trends in collection development in libraries.
• Demonstrated service attitude with excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills in English.
• Ability to work well both independently and collaboratively with colleagues, faculty and staff in a rapidly changing and dynamic environment.
• Ability to work with complex budgets.

Qualifications, Preferred:

• Three to five years experience in an academic or research library, preferably in collections or acquisitions services.
• Additional advanced degree.

Salary: The hiring range for this position is commensurate with experience.

To Apply: Applications must be submitted online at https://jobs.wustl.edu. Reference job #29516. For full consideration, attach a letter of application, resume, and the names of three references (including e-mail & phone number).

Application Deadline: Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Listing: #195
Posted: May 13, 2015
Organization: University of Arkansas Libraries, University of Arkansas
Location: Fayetteville, AR

Description: The Head of Technical Services is responsible for oversight of acquisition, processing, and accessibility of materials for the Libraries' collections. Reporting to the Director for Collection Management & IT Services, the Head of Technical Services will oversee workflow and engage with new technologies and enhancement opportunities in response to user needs and priorities of the University Libraries. A key objective will be to balance departmental functions with library initiatives and services (digitization, instruction, and research). The department head must foster an environment of effective communication and collaboration with departmental faculty and staff.

The ideal candidate will possess a strong commitment to providing excellent customer service; demonstrated interpersonal skills encompassing the ability to interact with a variety of colleagues and levels of staff; ability to use technology in creative ways to solve problems and create efficiencies; demonstrated ability to promote teamwork, equality, and inclusiveness; and excellent written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities: Responsibilities of this position include research and creative work and service in keeping with the faculty requirements of the University of Arkansas. The successful candidate must have demonstrated accomplishments in performance, scholarly activity, and professional service to meet criteria for appointment with tenure at the level of Librarian / Professor. A dossier will be required for appointment and hiring.

Qualifications, Required:

• Master's degree from an ALA-accredited program
• Minimum of ten years of experience in technical services
• Five years of supervisory experience in the technical services operation of a comparably-sized academic or research institution
• Current knowledge of trends and best practices in technical services
• Related experience in developing and implementing new ideas in a complex organization

Qualifications, Preferred:

• Collection development experience
• Public service experience
• Statistical or data analysis experience

Salary: $75,000

To Apply: Online at http://jobs.uark.edu:80/postings/6533.

When completing your application, please upload the following: letter of application, résumé, and names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three current references to the attention of Jeff Banks, Assistant Director for Library Human Resources and Diversity Programs.

Application Deadline: 07/10/2015

Listing: #194
Posted: May 13, 2015
Organization: Kurt R. Schmeller Library, Queensborough Community College
Location: New York City, NY

Description: Supports a college library through providing in-depth consultation with students and faculty and collaboration for the ongoing improvement of instructional programs and practices. Pursues an active scholarly agenda, performs supervisory duties, and participates in college-and university-wide programs and committees as assigned.

Responsibilities:

• Explore, develop, promote, and assess innovative online tools, including social networking and other services targeting off-campus learners.
• Take a leadership role in the creation and implementation of online learning modules to support the Library's information literacy, reference and web-based learning programs.
• Support both onsite and virtual reference services.
• Support the creation of course-related and curriculum-integrated web resources.
• Work with faculty members who use Blackboard and who teach fully or partially online courses.
• Work with the Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning to assist faculty in integrating both technology and library resources in effective community college pedagogy.
• Assist faculty members with copyright issues.
• Provide information about open access resources.
• Participate in collection development, including print and online resources; develop and maintain subject and policy guides.
• Represent the library on college and university committees.
• Other duties as assigned.

Reference, information literacy instruction, liaison work and collection development responsibilities are also required of all library faculty. The position includes evening and weekend assignments. Tenure track faculty must meet the publication and service requirements for tenure and promotion.

Qualifications, Required:
For Assistant Professor: Ph.D. degree in area(s) of expertise, or equivalent as noted below. Also required are the ability to teach successfully, interest in productive scholarship or creative achievement, and ability to cooperate with others for the good of the institution.
or
Master's in Library Science (MLS), Master's in Library Information Studies (MLIS), or closely related discipline from an ALA-accredited institution, with a second graduate degree required. Also required is the ability to work with others for the good of the institution.

For Instructor: Master's in Library Science (MLS), Master's in Library Information Studies (MLIS), or closely related discipline from an ALA-accredited institution and active progress towards completion of second graduate degree. Also required is the ability to work with others for the good of the institution.

Qualifications, Preferred:

• Experience in online instruction or e-learning, preferably in a higher education context; experience with instructional design, screencasting tools, preferably Camtasia or Adobe Captivate.
• Knowledge of virtual reference, social networking strategies and course management systems (Blackboard preferred).
• Teaching and reference services experience; one or more years of related professional work experience, preferably in an academic library.
• Excellent interpersonal and collaborative skills.
• A commitment to innovative and effective user-centered services; knowledge of current trends in information and educational technologies.
• Superior oral and written communication skills.
• The successful candidate will show evidence of productive teamwork, creativity, initiative, flexibility and ability to work with diverse populations.

Salary: Commensurate with experience and qualifications.

To Apply: From our job posting system, select "Apply Now", create or log in to a user account, and provide the requested information. If you are viewing this posting from outside our system, access the employment page on our web site and search for this vacancy using the Job ID or Title Candidates should provide a CV/resume and statement of scholarly interests.

Application Deadline: June 30 2015

Listing: #193
Posted: May 13, 2015
Organization: St. Mary's College Library, St. Mary's College of Maryland
Location: St. Mary's City, MD

Description: St. Mary's College of Maryland, a public liberal arts college, invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Research & Instruction Librarian. The library seeks a creative, enthusiastic, and collaborative librarian to teach information literacy, provide research support to undergraduate students, and develop the library's virtual presence.

As the library liaison to the biology, chemistry, computer science, mathematics, and physics departments, the librarian will collaborate with faculty to incorporate information literacy skills and concepts into their departmental curriculum and develop the library's collections in these subject areas. The person in this position will manage the library's Springshare accounts and discovery layer (EDS) and will work with the college's web development team to maintain and update the library's web site. Each fall the librarian will also contribute to the library's information literacy instruction in the First Year Seminar, a required course for all new St. Mary's students. This is an excellent opportunity for a new or experienced librarian interested in student-centered information literacy instruction and web development. The successful candidate must have strong communication and interpersonal skills and be able to effectively collaborate with colleagues.

Qualifications, Required: ALA-accredited master's degree; experience with HTML and CSS. Employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check.

Qualifications, Preferred: Experience providing information literacy instruction and research support to undergraduate students; experience managing discovery layers; familiarity with Springshare products and Wordpress as a content management system.

Any combination of acceptable education and experience which has provided the necessary knowledge and skills to fulfill the requirements of this position may be considered.

Salary: high $40's

To Apply: To apply, please submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three references to Katherine Ryner at khryner@smcm.edu.

Application Deadline: Review of resumes will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Listing: #192
Posted: May 13, 2015
Organization: Newman Library, Baruch College
Location: New York, NY

Description: Baruch College is currently seeking applicants for a Digitization Project Manager position in its Archives and Special Collections Department. The Digitization Project Manager will assist with a year-long grant-funded project (July 1, 2015-June 30, 2016) to digitize and provide access to print materials in the Institute of Public Administration Collection. The Institute of Public Administration (IPA) was an educational and consulting organization with roots going back to 1906, whose aims were the creation of an efficient, honest and professional government.

The successful candidate will work in collaboration with the Digital Initiatives Librarian to create a work plan for the digitization project. Duties include establishing, implementing, and documenting workflows for the capture and storage of digital objects; inputting metadata; training and supervising two scanning technicians and student workers; and providing quality control on scans.

Full time, Temporary from July 1, 2015-June 30, 2016

Qualifications, Required:

Experience: supervisory role managing digital projects, working knowledge of metadata and archival description standards (DACS, EAD, MODS, METS, and Dublin Core); knowledge of best practices for preservation of, and access to, digital collections; and experience generating checksums.

The successful candidate will have a Master's in Library Science (MLS) or closely related discipline. This position requires at least two years of experience working on digitization projects and managing workflows.

Salary: $50,000

To Apply: Please send resume/CV and letter of recommendation to:

Professor Jessica Wagner
Digital Initiatives Librarian at Baruch College
Jessica.Wagner@baruch.cuny.edu.

Application Deadline: May 20, 2015

Listing: #191
Posted: May 13, 2015
Organization: ASA Libraries, ASA College
Location: New York, NY

Description: ASA College, a New York City-based, two-year degree-granting institution, is seeking a qualified individual to teach in our required, two-credit information literacy program beginning this summer. Our summer semester begins June 9.

The position is for evenings and weekends, including Sundays, at ASA's Manhattan campus at One Herald Center (33rd & 6th).

This is a great opportunity for a recent MLS graduate seeking teaching experience or an experienced instructor seeking additional income.

Qualifications, Required:

• MLS/MLIS from an ALA-accredited institution
• Collegial approach to instruction, including collaboration with disciplinary faculty
• Demonstrated ability to effectively deliver course content
• Ability to work with a widely-diverse student population including first-generation and ESL students
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

To Apply: Interested individuals should email resume and cover letter to:

Brook Stowe
Director, Libraries & Information Literacy Programs
ASA College
New York, NY
bstowe@asa.edu

Listing: #190
Posted: May 13, 2015
Organization: Germanna Libraries, Germanna Community College
Location: Fredericksburg, VA

Description: Germanna Community College is seeking an innovative and collaborative individual to join the library faculty. Under the guidance and direction of the Library Coordinator, the responsibilities of this position include: maintaining uninterrupted access to the library's electronic resources, compiling and maintaining current database usage statistics, developing digital and print instructional materials, collaboratively designing, teaching, and assessing course related information literacy instruction sessions, incorporating effective pedagogical approaches into library instruction sessions, delivering professional reference services, selecting materials for the library collection to support the college curriculum, and maintaining effective communication with faculty, staff, students and the community.

Qualifications, Required:

• ALA-accredited Master's in Library Science degree
• Experience collaboratively designing, teaching, and assessing course-related information literacy instruction sessions at the college level
• Experience employing a variety of pedagogical approaches in teaching information literacy at the college level
• Experience providing professional reference services
• Experience using word processing and spreadsheet applications to create and maintain documents and spreadsheets
• Experience using Learning Management Systems, such as Blackboard
• Experience designing digital instructional materials using screen recording software, such as Jing or Camtasia
• Experience designing digital instructional materials using content management systems, such as LibGuides
• Availability to work evenings and weekends as needed
• Availability to work at all Germanna campuses and centers as needed.

Qualifications, Preferred:

• Experience using Integrated Library Systems, such as ALEPH, to produce reports or lists
• Experience compiling and maintaining current database usage statistics
• Ability to analyze and report on trends in database usage statistics
• Experience troubleshooting electronic resource access issues
• Experience promoting library resources and services through outreach efforts
• Knowledge of current and emerging learning technologies and their application to library instruction

To Apply: View the posting and apply onling.

Please include a cover letter addressing the position and your qualifications, a CV/resume, Commonwealth of Virginia employment application, and copies of transcripts verifying academic credentials.

Application Deadline: Open until filled.

Listing: #189
Posted: May 13, 2015
Organization: University of Mary Washington Libraries, University of Mary Washington
Location: Fredericksburg, VA

Responsibilities: This position will be responsible for the day-to-day operations and workflows supporting the acquisition of electronic resources and serials in all formats and for providing leadership in the Libraries in the area of scholarly communication.

Collaborates with the Technical Services Librarian and the Reference Librarians to build serial and electronic resources collections that support the University's curriculum and user needs and negotiates and monitors license agreements of new and renewing purchases. The ERL ensures catalog and holdings record accuracy and maintains the information in the libraries' link resolver. The ERL works with systems personnel to enhance the discovery and use of library resources and to resolve technical issues as they arise.

The Electronic Resources Librarian will serve as the Libraries' point-person for all issues related to copyright compliance and fair use. This librarian will lead education and outreach to faculty or issues relating to scholarly publishing, including open access, altmetrics, and data management. The ERL will also work with the Digital Resources Librarian in the development of digital resources and repositories.

In addition to these responsibilities, this librarian serves on the reference desk, including occasional Saturday duty, and serves on library and campus committees. The ERL participates in the Libraries' planning and assessment processes.

Qualifications, Required:

• Masters degree in Library Science from an institution accredited by the American Library Association.
• Experience working with licensed electronic resources and/or serials in a library environment.

Qualifications, Preferred:

• Experience with an integrated library system, discovery system, and/or electronic resources management system.
• Experience supervising staff and/or student assistants.
• Experience working with digital publishing initiatives or digital repositories.

To Apply: Online at https://careers.umw.edu/postings/2793.

Application Deadline: 05/13/2015

Listing: #188
Posted: May 13, 2015
Organization: Virginia Commonwealth University Libraries, Virginia Commonwealth University
Location: Richmond, VA

Description: The Virginia Commonwealth University Libraries invites applications and nominations for the position of Research and Education Librarian at the Tompkins-McCaw Library for the Health Sciences (TML). The successful candidate for this position will serve as a liaison to the School of Allied Health Professions (SAHP) and be responsible for developing, promoting, and providing education and outreach for allied health programs that teach research skills, promote information literacy, and enhance student, staff, and faculty experience at VCU. The successful candidate will join a culturally and academically diverse faculty of the highest caliber.

Responsibilities: Reporting to the Head of Research and Education, the Research and Education Librarian will serve as the liaison librarian to the diverse disciplines in the School of Allied Health Professions. The liaison assumes a leadership role for providing research and instructional support for SAHP faculty, staff, and students. The successful candidate will apply adult learning theories, principles, and practices to developing and delivering course content to support teaching and learning in curriculum-integrated and other instruction. Among the technology tools the librarian will use are course management systems such as Blackboard and LibGuides; web conferencing systems including Adobe Connect; audience response systems; and mobile devices. Teaching responsibilities range from general orientation sessions to course-integrated instruction and workshops. The incumbent will provide in-depth and on demand research consultations for individuals and small groups. S/he will guide faculty, staff, and students in the effective use of library services and resources to support evidence based practice. Research and Education faculty are expected to actively contribute to the library's education and outreach programs beyond their liaison assignments. The Research and Education Librarian is expected to be active professionally and to contribute to developments in the field. Faculty with the VCU Libraries are evaluated, and promoted, on the basis of job performance, scholarship, and professional development and service. TML librarians are expected to pursue and maintain membership in the Academy of Health Information Professionals (AHIP).

Qualifications, Required:

• ALA-accredited graduate degree or accredited graduate degree in another appropriate discipline.
• Demonstrated experience working in and fostering a diverse faculty, staff, and student environment or commitment to do so as a faculty member at VCU.

Qualifications, Preferred:

• Experience working in an academic health sciences library setting.
• Undergraduate or graduate degree or previous work experience in a basic science, health science, or biomedical field.
• Knowledge of current and emerging trends in teaching and learning in academic library instruction.
• Experience teaching to a variety of audience levels and using a variety of emerging technologies for education, communication, and professional purposes.
• Demonstrated success in applying technology to support student learning and familiarity with Web authoring tools including LibGuides.
• Knowledge of principles related to evidence based practice.
• Experience with literature reviews, systematic reviews, and mediated searching relevant resources such as CINAHL, NCBI, PubMed and Web of Science.
• Experience searching additional information sources including but not limited to conference proceedings, statistical data and other government databases.
• Understanding of scholarly communications and awareness of government mandated policies related to scholarly publishing.
• Experience evaluating and using electronic resources. Successful experience working in a collaborative environment.
• Ability to meet deadlines and manage competing priorities under pressure.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills as well as presentation and public speaking skills.
• Able to work professionally with academic and clinical faculty.
• Flexible and adaptable to succeed in an evolving, fast-paced environment.
• Strong service orientation.

Salary and Benefits: Not less than $45000

To Apply: Only accepting applications through VCU eJobs at https://www.vcujobs.com/. Submit cover letter, curriculum vitae and, in a single pdf under “Other Documents”, three professional references with full contact information.

Application Deadline: Open Until Filled.

Listing: #187
Posted: May 13, 2015
Organization: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Library, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Location: Champaign, IL

Description: The expected start date is August 16. This is a 100%, twelve-month, tenure-system appointment. The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign seeks an innovative, flexible, and forward-thinking leader for the position of Associate University Librarian (AUL) for User Services.

Responsibilities: The Associate University Librarian (AUL) for User Services provides leadership within the Library, working collaboratively across campus, with the local community, and with national and international partners to create and support traditional and cutting edge services designed to meet the current and emergent needs of students, faculty, and staff.
In collaboration with the Dean and the AUL for Collections and Technical Services, the AUL for Research, the Assistant Deans, and other groups in the Library (e.g. the Budget Group, Executive Committee, etc.), this position shares in Library-wide planning, policy development, resource allocation, and personnel management; contributes to the development of strategic initiatives; and plays a key role in developing a shared vision for the Library's future. The AULs are also expected to play a leadership role in promoting teamwork, diversity, and inclusiveness within the UIUC Library and with campus partners. In addition, AULs serve as the Library's representatives and advocates to relevant campus, consortial, or multi-institutional groups. All faculty at the University of Illinois Library maintain a strong agenda in research, scholarly publication, and professional service activities in areas appropriate for academic librarianship at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
Additionally, the individual in this position promotes the development of evidence-based research and establishes priorities that advance the Library's broader goal of being a user-focused Library capable of serving the needs of faculty, scholars and students.

Qualifications, Required:

• Master's degree or higher in library or information science or relevant professional discipline;
• Demonstrated progression of increasingly responsible, relevant, and professional work experience in an academic library or research environment, with a particular expertise in the delivery of user-centered public services;
• Strong leadership skills, including keen analytical and conceptual abilities and demonstrated ability to lead organizational change, inspire innovation, and delegate responsibility appropriately;
• Strong interpersonal and public communication skills including ability to serve as an advocate and spokesperson for the UIUC Library;
• Demonstrated engagement in reference and instructional services, user experience, and assessment of services;
• Evidence of implementation of emerging trends in higher education in the areas of reference, instruction, access, assessment, user experience or with the use of instructional technology;
• Evidence of working creatively, collaboratively, and effectively in a leadership role in promoting teamwork, diversity, equality, and inclusiveness;
• Evidence of research, publication, and service consonant with university standards for tenure.

Qualifications, Preferred:

• Experience in consortial and multi-institutional program development;
• Experience in developing and implementing strategic plans and projects;
• Knowledge of instructional technologies and practices;
• Experience with budget management;
• Experience with personnel management (supervision of staff, student and graduate student assistants, staff development, mentoring, etc.).

Salary and Benefits: Salary commensurate with credentials and experience. Librarians have faculty rank, and must demonstrate excellence in librarianship, research, and university/professional/community service in order to meet university standards for tenure and promotion

To Apply: To ensure full consideration, please complete your candidate profile at https://jobs.illinois.edu and upload a letter of interest, resume, and contact information including email addresses for three professional references. Applications not submitted through this website will not be considered. For questions, please call: 217-333-8169.

See the online job posting.

Application Deadline: In order to ensure full consideration we urge candidates to submit application materials on or before May 29, 2015.

Listing: #186
Posted: May 13, 2015
Organization: Duke University Medical Center Library & Archives, Duke University Medical Center
Location: Durham, NC

Description: Duke University Medical Center Library & Archives is seeking a proactive and customer service-focused librarian to serve as the library liaison to the Duke University School of Nursing. This position is part of the Research & Education team, which works together to support the instruction and research needs of Duke Medicine. The Research and Education Librarian / School of Nursing liaison enables and promotes evidence-based practice at Duke Medicine through instruction, research consultation, advanced and systematic literature searching, web-based guides and tutorials, and by assisting users in locating accurate and timely information in support of quality clinical care, biomedical research, and health sciences education.
The Liaison to the School of Nursing is an established position with strong connections to the School of Nursing faculty and students. This position spends 10-15 hours per week on-site at the School of Nursing and works closely with faculty, who rely on this position for background literature searches for numerous research projects and papers. The Liaison to the School of Nursing delivers instruction in the ABSN, MSN, DNP, and PhD nursing programs, some of which have distance education components.

Qualifications: Master's degree in Library or Information Science and knowledge of library instruction and education services, information and reference services, comprehensive database searching strategies, web pages and online tutorials, and project management.

The successful candidate must also have these skills/abilities: customer-service orientation; excellent organizational and communication skills; experience building relationships with diverse clients; flexibility in terms of coping with a dynamic environment and handling multiple priorities and projects; working in teams and independently; initiative to acquire new skills; knowledge of principles for searching and evaluating electronic resources; knowledge of general computer application and reference management software.

Salary and Benefits: This position is open to both entry-level and mid-level librarians. The starting salary for librarians at Duke Medical Center Library is $50,000. Salary for this position is competitive and is based on experience and education. Duke University offers excellent benefit packages, vacation and sick leave, and support for professional development.

To Apply: Send cover letter, detailed resume and the names, addresses (mailing and e-mail), and telephone numbers of three references via email, fax or mail:

Vanessa Sellars, Associate Director, Administrative Services
Duke University Medical Center Library
DUMC 3702
Durham, NC 27710
vanessa.sellars@duke.edu
fax: (919) 681-7599

Note: Duke librarians will be attending the MLA annual meeting in Austin and would be happy to meet with interested individuals about the position. Please contact Megan.vonisenburg@duke.edu if you would like to learn more at MLA.

Application Deadline: Review of applications will begin May 15, 2015 and will continue until the position is filled.

Listing: #185
Posted: May 13, 2015
Organization: George Mason University Libraries, George Mason University
Location: Fairfax, VA

Description: George Mason University Libraries is seeking an energetic, detail-oriented individual for the position of Electronic Resources Librarian. This position oversees the management and strategic direction of the Libraries' Electronic Resources program, working with staff in the Collection Development Department and Technical Services Group to evaluate, acquire, maintain, and market the Libraries' e-resources.

Responsibilities:

• Works with e-resource staff, subject research librarians, and other selectors on the identification, evaluation, and implementation/maintenance of electronic resources. As part of the Collection Development Department, works with staff in the Resources and Collection Management Services Division to facilitate the movement of e-resources through the full spectrum of licensing, acquisitions, cataloging, and marketing and other processes related to electronic resource management. Coordinates with the Libraries' Digital Programs and Systems Division on e-resource availability; consults on the E-Resource Management System (ERMS) and other systems infrastructures relating to the acquisition, implementation, and maintenance of e-resources. Responsible for coordinating licensing activities with publishers and vendors, including rewrites, considerable contact with vendor/publisher representatives, and negotiation of contract language; as well as training of other University Libraries staff involved in e-resource licensing. Responsible for coordinating e-resource management as well as staying current on developments in electronic products and services. Responsible for development of electronic resource policies, documentation, environmental scanning, and strategic planning. Responsible for detailed tracking and presentation of usage statistics for all of the Libraries' electronic resources. Participates in meetings and serves on committees of the University Libraries, the University, the Washington Research Library Consortium (WRLC), and the Virtual Library of Virginia (VIVA). Supervises one Graduate Professional Assistant. Performs other duties, as requested, which fall within the scope of the Libraries' professional faculty.

Qualifications, Required:

• ALA-accredited MLS or ALA-recognized foreign equivalent
• Professional experience working with electronic resources, ideally in an academic library setting (At least two years strongly desired)
• Demonstrated knowledge of the e-resource life cycle and electronic resource management best practices
• Conceptual and practical knowledge of computers, mobile devices, and other information technologies
• Strong analytical skills and substantive experience using spreadsheets and databases (particularly Microsoft Office products)
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail and the ability to track complex workflows in an ever-changing environment
• Aptitude for communicating orally and in writing
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a collegial team environment
• Strong service orientation and commitment to professional growth

Qualifications, Preferred:

• Experience working with GOBI3, SerialsSolutions, Ex Libris Primo, and/or Voyager ILS
• Experience licensing electronic resources in an academic library setting
• Supervisory experience

Salary and Benefits: 12-month professional faculty appointment with rank. Health plan options and paid life insurance; several retirement plans, including TIAA-CREF; accrual of up to 24 vacation days; 12 paid holidays; tuition waiver for self. Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.

To Apply: All applications for this position (FA232z) MUST be submitted online at George Mason's employment page http://jobs.gmu.edu/.
Applicants must submit letter of application, resume, and the names, addresses (including e-mail) and phone numbers of three current references.

See job posting online at https://jobs.gmu.edu/postings/35235.

Application Deadline: Review of applications begins June 1, 2015, and will continue until the position is filled.

Listing: #184
Posted: May 13, 2015
Organization: CUNY Libraries, The City University of New York
Location: New York City, NY

Description: The Office of Library Services (OLS) at the Central Administrative Office of CUNY supports the libraries at the University's 24 campuses to coordinate and enhance library services for students and faculty in partnership with campus librarians. OLS Library Systems team supports a large portfolio of enterprise library applications and services that support digital repository services, and discovery and access services, and collection management. Systems include Academic Works @ CUNY (Digital Commons Institutional Repository Service), the CUNY Catalog (Aleph integrated library system), CUNY OneSearch (Primo discovery system), SFX (link server and electronic journals discovery tool), EZProxy (remote authentication system), Coral (electronic resources management system), and others.
The Office seeks a University Systems Librarian specializing in Digital Initiatives to provide technical expertise and guidance for CUNY's cloud-based Institutional Repository, digital collections and shared responsibility for CUNY's discovery service.
Reporting to the University Director of Library Systems, the Digital Initiatives Librarian will focus on data, platform, and workflow integration and interoperability, metadata extraction, transformation, and reuse, analytics and reporting, search strategies and services, and problem diagnosis and resolution.

Responsibilities:

• Manages one or more aspects of the University's Library technology and systems.
• Analyzes, specifies, and implements systems improvements and processes.
• Conducts design and setup activities supporting University-wide Library systems and databases; assists in implementing upgrades and new systems.
• Develops and manages procedures related to quality assurance for University Library systems; revises and maintains complex configuration tables.
• Monitors Library applications and databases.
• Creates, prepares, and analyzes reports on systems activities.
• Works collaboratively with the Office of Library Services, Computer Information Services, library staffs, and vendors to refine workflows and develop useful systems tools.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Qualifications, Required: Bachelor's Degree and six years' related experience required; MLS degree and/or Master's in a related field may be substituted for a portion of the experience requirement.

Qualifications, Preferred:

• Master's degree from an American Library Association (ALA)-accredited school is strongly preferred and may be accepted for up to two years of the required six years of experience.
• At least five years' experience managing or supporting integrated library systems including digital asset management/repository and search applications.
• Experience with Ex Libris solutions preferred.
• Thorough knowledge of current and emerging library technologies, standards, workflows, and best practices.
• Demonstrated knowledge of descriptive, administrative, and technical metadata formats and standards.
• Knowledge of intellectual property rights and open access policies and trends, as well as web development methodologies, tools and best practices.
• Proactive, flexible, and customer focused with strong interpersonal skills to effectively explain complex technical issues and processes to non-technical audiences.
• Detail oriented and accurate with strong analytical, critical thinking, problem-solving and research skills.
• Effective writing, editing and presentation skills.
• Strong project management, organizational and follow-through skills to coordinate work plans, prioritize work, manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work productively as an individual contributor and collaboratively as a team member in a fast-paced, customer responsive and team-oriented office.
• Intermediate computer proficiency using administrative and academic systems, databases and programs.

To Apply: For full consideration, submit a cover letter and résumé online via CUNY's web-based job system, addressing how your experience and credentials fulfill the responsibilities and qualifications outlined.

Application Deadline: June 1, 2015

Listing: #183
Posted: May 13, 2015
Organization: Columbia University Libraries, Columbia University
Location: New York City, NY

Description: Columbia University Libraries seeks a motivated, collaborative and creative Associate Systems Engineer to join the Unix Systems Group in the Library Information Technology Office (LITO). Reporting to the Senior Systems Engineer, the Associate Systems Engineer will assist the team in deploying Unix server and storage systems, performing maintenance and applying security updates. Additionally, the incumbent will assist in the documentation of and provide support for a variety of innovative projects and services within the Libraries division as well as collaborate on specialized projects with various departments across the organization as needed.

Responsibilities:
Detailed responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Installing, documenting, monitoring and maintaining Linux (primarily CentOS) servers.
• Assisting with testing, implementing, troubleshooting, and documenting both vendor-supplied and in-house applications.
• Assisting in managing security policies, access control and disaster recovery for mission-critical data on servers and desktop systems.
• Collaborating on projects and related activities with other units, Columbia University IT, other schools and departments at Columbia, and outside institutions.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

Qualifications, Required:

• Bachelor's degree and zero-two years' related experience or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of Unix/Linux environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Familiarity with programming principles and at least one higher-level programming language.
• Must be able to balance priorities and meet deadlines on multiple tasks.
• Commitment to supporting and working in a diverse environment.

Qualifications, Preferred:

• Experience with CentOS, Xen virtualization, configuration management systems (Saltstack), Python, Ruby, MySQL, storage/backup management, source control (git), systems monitoring.
• Experience with web server administration (apache, nginx).
• Experience with MySQL, Postgres, or other relevant database administration and optimization.
• Relevant technical experience with data management/indexing, configuration management/automation.
• Bash/Python experience.

To Apply: Online at jobs.columbia.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=147823.

Application Deadline: Open Until Filled

Listing: #182
Posted: May 6, 2015
Organization: NIH Library, National Institutes of Health
Location: Bethesda, MD

Description: If you have experience in bibliometric and search analysis, reference and/or informationist duties, AND you want to play a significant role in a dynamic organization, then consider joining the NIH Library! This position is located in the Education Services Branch (ESB), Division of Library Services (DLS), Office of Research Services (ORS), National Institutes of Health (NIH).

Responsibilities:

• Develop, monitor and oversee the Informationist program, which provides information services embedded as part of customers' clinical, research and health policy workflows.
• Plan, direct and coordinate the work of the Informationist staff, who work with scientists and researchers in their branches, labs or offices.
• Provide technical guidance, leadership and administrative supervision and direction to staff.
• Conduct periodic user needs assessments and program evaluations to assure that the information and education services provided meet the needs of NIH and HHS users.
• Make recommendations for Division-wide policies, programs and services based on experience and knowledge of the biomedical research community and its information needs.
• Promote good public relations with NIH Library users, interpreting their information needs through various needs assessments, surveys, program evaluations, comments, suggestions, complaints, or recommendations.

Qualifications, Required:

A. Completed one (1) full academic year of graduate study in library science in an accredited college or university, in addition to completion of all work required for a bachelor's degree;

OR

B. Have a total of at least 5 years of a combination of college-level education, training, and experience. To qualify on this basis, you must establish conclusively that the education, training, and experience provided a knowledge and understanding of the theories, principles, and techniques of professional librarianship; knowledge of literature resources; and the knowledge and abilities essential for providing effective library and information services.

In addition you must demonstrate in your resume at least one (1) year of qualifying experience equivalent to at least the GS-13 level in the Federal Service obtained either in the public or private sector.

Salary and Benefits: $107,325.00 to $139,523.00 / Per Year. The federal government offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation, sick leave, holidays, life insurance, health benefits, and participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System

To Apply: For complete details and to apply please visit the relevant posting on USAJOBS.gov:
Link for federal employees.
Link for all others.

Application Deadline: Monday, May 11, 2015

Listing: #181
Posted: May 5, 2015
Organization: Houston Cole Library, Jacksonville State University
Location: Jacksonville, AL

Description: Jacksonville State University (Alabama) invites applications for the position of Head of Library Public Services. The Head of Public Services reports directly to the Dean of Library Services. Twelve month tenured-track administrative faculty position. The principal role of the position is to manage all functions of the public services areas of the library: Reference Services, Instruction, User Services, and Outreach. This position requires a team leadership style that remains immersed in the day-to-day functions and concerns of the Public Services Department. Administrative obligations include hiring, training, and promotion of library public service faculty and staff. As a member of the library's management team, the Head of Library Public Services, participates in policy formulation and takes a prominent role in strategic planning.

Responsibilities: Ensures that library service points are adequately monitored and staffed with an appropriate number of qualified personnel. Promotes a positive image of the Houston Cole Library. Ensures a service-oriented atmosphere in service areas of the library. Stays abreast of current library public service trends and utilizes such knowledge to enhance the Public Services Department. Participates in the development and review of the policies and procedures of the library's public service areas as well as the library as a whole. As a member of the library faculty will pursue an active and ongoing program of professional development, research, and service appropriate for his/her rank at the university. Coordinates Library Instruction. Oversees collection development and management. Identifies outreach opportunities for the library to support. Appoints departmental faculty liaisons. Collaborates with the Technical Services Department. Coordinates the Reference Desk Rotation. Exhibits a commitment and ability to conduct scholarly activities and engage in professional, university, and community service. Courteous and professional at all times. Maintains a neat and appropriate appearance. Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge of teaching, scholarly activity, and service needed at the university level. Knowledge of university administration and managerial procedures and practices. Creates and maintains effective relationships on campus with students, faculty, staff and administrators.Basic computer knowledge.

Qualifications, Required: MLS or MLIS from an ALA accredited institution, or equivalent required. Three years of college/university library experience in a public service area such as circulation, reference or instruction required. Experience with current and emerging library technology trends. Knowledge of automated library systems. Ability to meet academic tenure and promotion requirements.

Salary and Benefits: $60,000.00

To Apply: For complete details and to apply please visit the official position annoucement

Application Deadline: May 31, 2015

Listing: #180
Posted: May 4, 2015
Organization: Ursula C. Schwerin Library, New York City College of Technology, CUNY
Location: Brooklyn, NY

Description: The Ursula C. Schwerin Library at New York City College of Technology, CUNY, seeks a tenure-track library faculty member at the assistant professor level to serve as Instruction and Reference Librarian. The successful candidate will work with library faculty colleagues to develop and offer information literacy and library instruction, including collaborative efforts with faculty in all disciplines. They will also offer reference service, be responsible for designated areas of collection development, and provide coordination and communication for functional and subject areas. The Instruction and Reference Librarian must maintain a record of excellence in librarianship, scholarly achievement, and service. The Ursula C. Schwerin Library is committed to enhancing our diverse academic community by actively encouraging people with disabilities, minorities, veterans, and women to apply.

Responsibilities:

• Offer classroom or other group instruction to students and faculty in information literacy. Instruction ranges from general introductions to library services and library/internet resources to discipline-specific presentations for programs, courses, or assignments. Instruction may be offered in-person or online, and may include collaboration with other faculty on subject guides and course-specific research resources.
• Teach library courses as assigned. Course description and syllabus may be found at http://openlab.citytech.cuny.edu/leonardlib1201sp15/syllabus/.
• Provide comprehensive, one-to-one reference consultation and instruction to members of the college community. To this end, they will develop and maintain broad knowledge of resources, regardless of format, in general reference areas as well as City Tech subject/career fields.
• Working as subject specialist in assigned areas, evaluate, select, and deselect library materials. Responsibilities include appropriate and timely expenditures under assigned budgets, website content creation and updates in areas of specialization, and communication and consultation with subject faculty regarding resources and services, including information literacy and instruction.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Supports a college library through providing in-depth consultation with students and faculty and collaboration for the ongoing improvement of instructional programs and practices. Pursues an active scholarly agenda, performs supervisory duties, and participates in college-and university-wide programs and committees as assigned.

Qualifications, Required: Master's in Library Science (MLS), Master's in Library Information Studies (MLIS), or closely related discipline from an ALA-accredited institution, with a second graduate degree required. Also required is the ability to work with others for the good of the institution.

Qualifications, Preferred:

• Background, experience, or degree in STEM fields, especially natural sciences or health sciences
• Experience in library marketing, outreach, or public relations
• Experience with creating and using educational technologies, especially at the college or university level, and familiarity with best practices in instructional design
• Familiarity with current trends in scholarly communication, including open access publishing and open educational resources
• Familiarity with assessment practices in libraries and higher education
• Management and supervisory skills and experience

Salary and Benefits: CUNY offers faculty a competitive compensation and benefits package covering health insurance, pension and retirement benefits, paid parental leave, and savings programs. We also provide mentoring and support for research, scholarship, and publication as part of our commitment to ongoing faculty professional development.

To Apply: Browse for Job ID 12776 online at http://www.cuny.edu/employment.html. Candidates should provide a cover letter, CV, and statement of scholarly interests.

Application Deadline: Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Review of resumes may begin April 29, 2015.

Listing: #179
Posted: May 4, 2015
Organization: Brown University Library, Brown University
Location: Providence, RI

Description: The Brown University Library seeks an innovative and user-oriented informational professional to join the Research and Outreach Services Department as the Biomedical and Life Sciences Librarian. As the Library's primary liaison to the Basic Sciences Departments within the Division of Biology and Medicine, and to CLPS (Cognition, Linguistics, and Psychological Sciences), the Biomedical and Life Sciences Librarian plays a central role in developing library services and collections to support current and future research and instructional initiatives of these departments.

The Biomedical and Life Sciences Librarian supports the instructional and research needs of faculty, postdocs, graduate students and undergraduate concentrators. Along with the Scientific Data Management Specialist s/he is key to defining and expanding the library's role in supporting biomedical research data management. S/he will work closely with the Health Sciences Librarian (of the Warren S. Alpert School of Medicine and the School of Public Health), the Scientific Data Management Specialist, the Physical Sciences Librarian and other direct reports to the AUL for Research and Outreach.

Together with other Research and Outreach Services Librarians, the Center for Digital Scholarship, and other campus partners, the Biomedical and Life Sciences Librarian will provide subject-based reference services, and teach effective information management techniques for scientific research to students and researchers. The successful candidate will maintain a strong awareness of issues related to scholarly communications including copyright, open access, repositories, and licensing of online resources.

To fulfill these responsibilities successfully, the Biomedical and Life Sciences Librarian will have a strong academic background in biology, psychology or other life sciences field and have significant hands-on experience with relevant technologies and bibliographic tools.

Qualifications:

• Masters in Library Science from an ALA-accredited institution or an advanced degree in a life sciences field.
• Prefer at least 3 years work experience in life sciences librarianship, or other relevant fields. Willing to consider applications from recent library school grads.
• Knowledge of the scholarly communications process (publishing, copyright, repositories), especially the NIH Public Access Policy requirements and processes.
• Knowledge and experience with appropriate databases (PubMed/NCBI, Web of Science, etc.), semantic web tools (e.g. Quertle, VIVO) and citation management software (e.g. RefWorks, EndNote, Zotero, Mendeley, etc.)
• Demonstrated ability with instruction and presentation skills.
• Ability to acquire new technological skills & resolve problems in a resourceful and timely manner.
• Evidence of the ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; strong analytical and organizational skills; ability to manage time and multiple projects in a complex, changing environment with a positive, flexible, creative and innovative attitude.

To Apply: Please visit Brown University's career opportunities website at: https://brown.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/staff-careers-brown/jobs and reference REQ116782. Complete an application online, attach documents, and submit for immediate consideration. Documents should include cover letter, resume, and the names and e-mail addresses of three references.

Application Deadline: Review of applications will continue until the position is filled.

Listing: #178
Posted: May 4, 2015
Organization: UND Health Sciences Library, University of North Dakota, Northwest Campus
Location: Minot, ND

Description: This position has the dual role of the UND Northwest Clinical Campus Librarian and Director of the Trinity Health Library in Minot.

Responsibilities:

• Overall management of library operations: plan and develop services, set priorities, establish policies and procedures, prepare budget and monitor expenditures, supervise library staff.
• Manage the library's resources: review subscriptions and electronic licenses, evaluate new products, and decide on retention and new acquisitions.
• Supervise cataloging, circulation, and interlibrary loan activities.
• Develop content for the library's website.
• Provide reference, research and information services to Trinity clientele and to UND students, faculty, residents, and staff.
• Provide instructional services that include teaching workshops and classes, developing tutorials, and designing instructional materials.
• Assist users with current technologies and their applications, such as iPads and mobile devices.
• Promote library services to Trinity clientele and to UND clientele.
• Provide outreach services and training to clinical faculty, health sciences students, health professionals, and health consumers in the northwest quadrant of North Dakota.

Qualifications, Required:

• Master's degree in library/information science from a program accredited by the American Library Association.
• Three years post-master's degree experience in a hospital, medical or academic library.
• Demonstrated presentation skills.
• Experience providing library reference services.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Strong interpersonal, written and oral communication skills.
• Valid driver's license, and ability and willingness to travel frequently by car to various areas of the state and occasionally by air to regional and national meetings.
• Satisfactory criminal history background check.

Qualifications, Preferred:

• Two years post-master's degree library experience
• Experience in an academic or medical library
• Medical reference experience, including database searching
• Experience in library acquisitions, serials, cataloging, collection management or interlibrary loan
• Experience using mobile devices and social media
• One year of supervisory experience
• Experience teaching information literacy skills and subject-specific research skills
• Experience creating online learning tools such as LibGuides, videos, and tutorials
• Educational background in the health or life sciences

Salary and Benefits: $48,000+/year, full-time, benefited, exempt.

To Apply: Please Include cover letter, resume or curriculum vitae, and contact information for three job-related references when filling out the online application.

Application Deadline: The position is open until filled, but first review of applications will begin May 15.

Listing: #177
Posted: May 4, 2015
Organization: Research Library, Brookhaven National Laboratory
Location: Upton, NY

Description: The Research Library and Publications Manager will report to the Information Services Manager within the Information Technology Division (ITD). The Information Technology Division reports to the Chief Information Officer (CIO) within the Business Services Directorate.

Direct and oversee the Research Library to meet researchers' needs for scientific and technical information in support of BNL's multi-disciplinary research mission. Responsible for collection management and development including the licensing and acquisition of online scientific and technical content and databases; providing reference, interlibrary loan, and document delivery services; delivering user orientation and education programs; and enhancing the quality of the user experience.

Direct and oversee BNL's Publications function including the development and communication of policies and procedures; providing processes and systems for the institutional review and release of scientific and technical information; working collaboratively with researchers, science management, and other stakeholders to meet contractual requirements; and serving as BNL's Scientific and Technical Information Manager and liaison to the Department of Energy's Office of Scientific and Technical Information (DOE-OSTI).

Responsibilities:
Manage the Research Library by developing and implementing strategies to foster continuous improvement of library collections and operations.

• Maintain current awareness of information needs through collaboration with the research community and engagement with the Research Library Advisory Committee.
• Oversee the development of the collection, promote the use of licensed and freely accessible information resources, and provide tools to enhance the user experience.
• Collaborate with external peers within the DOE and at other research institutions and with consortia for the joint licensing and acquisition of online content and other information resources.
• Lead and participate in team negotiations with suppliers to initiate and renew institutional and consortial licenses and contracts, with attention to the preservation of the Laboratory's institutional access rights.
• Oversee the ongoing evaluation of content to ensure alignment with the Laboratory's research priorities and researchers' access to a comprehensive, current, and cost-effective collection.
• Direct programming to promote user awareness and maximize utilization of library resources and services.
• Plan for future library relocation and renovation and create hospitable physical and virtual environments for study, research and collaboration.
• Maintain awareness of local, national, and international library and information initiatives and best practices, through active participation in professional networks including the National Laboratories Library Coalition (NLLC), and the Special Libraries Association.
• Maintain knowledge of advancements in information technology including library services platforms, institutional repositories, and collection management tools.

Manage BNL's Publications function including:

• Establish, communicate, and interpret policies and procedures to ensure compliance with contractual requirements.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders including researchers, science managers and their designated Scientific and Technical Information (STI) Contacts; Operations Security; and Intellectual Property Legal Counsel to ensure that policies, procedures, and systems effectively meet requirements.
• Develop and enhance the web-based computer system to facilitate the capture of research publications, obtain the required reviews and approvals for release, and ensure their preservation in the institutional repository.
• Ensure the announcement of BNL's publications as contract deliverables to DOE-OSTI.
• As the Laboratory's STI Manager, serve as point of contact and liaison to DOE-OSTI.
• Address and resolve, whenever possible, researchers' issues with policies, procedures, and systems while ensuring compliance with requirements.
• Provide guidance to staff and researchers regarding public access, copyright, appropriate use of licensed resources, and copyright transfer agreements, in consultation with Intellectual Property Legal Counsel as appropriate.

Qualifications, Required:

• Master's Degree in Library and Information Science or a closely related field from an accredited school.
• Ten (10 years) experience in management of a research, scientific or technical library in a research or academic setting.
• Knowledge of information management principles.
• Knowledge of publishers' pricing policies and methodologies.
• Knowledge of related technology and trends including library services platforms and institutional repositories.
• Proven ability to manage digital collections including the application of metadata standards, and the use of collection management and discovery software tools.
• Ability to develop and implement policies, procedures, and workflows for electronic systems in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Proven proactive customer service orientation and commitment to customer service.
• Demonstrated skill in negotiating with information providers to obtain best value and ensure the preservation of institutional access rights.
• Proven ability to guide and support an experienced staff in negotiations with information providers, resolution of customer problems, and interpretation of policies and procedures.
• Supervisory skills including the ability to define roles and expectations, establish goals, monitor performance, provide performance feedback, and foster teamwork.
• Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills including planning, introducing, and managing change.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and public presentation skills.
• Strong planning, organization and time management skills.

Qualifications, Preferred:

• Degree or certification in a related scientific or technical discipline.
• Scientific, technical and engineering subject knowledge and knowledge of related information resources.
• Experience in using scientific and technical databases for bibliometrics reporting.

To Apply: Go to https://www.bnl.gov/hr/careers/jobs/ and search by Job ID #299.

About the Institution: Brookhaven National Laboratory is a multipurpose research institution funded primarily by the U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Science. Located on the center of Long Island, New York, Brookhaven Lab brings world-class facilities and expertise to the most exciting and important questions in basic and applied science—from the birth of our universe to the sustainable energy technology of tomorrow. We operate cutting-edge large-scale facilities for studies in physics, chemistry, biology, medicine, applied science, and a wide range of advanced technologies. The Laboratory's almost 3,000 scientists, engineers, and support staff are joined each year by more than 4,000 visiting researchers from around the world. Our award-winning history, including seven Nobel Prizes, stretches back to 1947, and we continue to unravel mysteries from the nanoscale to the cosmic scale, and everything in between. Brookhaven is operated and managed by Brookhaven Science Associates, which was founded by the Research Foundation for the State University of New York on behalf of Stony Brook University, and Battelle, a nonprofit applied science and technology organization.

Listing: #176
Posted: May 4, 2015
Organization: St. Mary's College of Maryland Library, St. Mary's College of Maryland
Location: St. Mary's City, MD

Description: St. Mary's College of Maryland, a public liberal arts college, invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Research & Instruction Librarian. The library seeks a creative, enthusiastic, and collaborative librarian to teach information literacy, provide research support to undergraduate students, and develop the library's virtual presence.

As the library liaison to the biology, chemistry, computer science, mathematics, and physics departments, the librarian will collaborate with faculty to incorporate information literacy skills and concepts into their departmental curriculum and develop the library's collections in these subject areas. The person in this position will manage the library's Springshare accounts and discovery layer (EDS) and will work with the college's web development team to maintain and update the library's web site. Each fall the librarian will also contribute to the library's information literacy instruction in the First Year Seminar, a required course for all new St. Mary's students. This is an excellent opportunity for a new or experienced librarian interested in student-centered information literacy instruction and web development. The successful candidate must have strong communication and interpersonal skills and be able to effectively collaborate with colleagues.

Qualifications, Required: ALA-accredited master's degree; experience with HTML and CSS. Employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check.

Qualifications, Preferred: Experience providing information literacy instruction and research support to undergraduate students; experience managing discovery layers; familiarity with Springshare products and Wordpress as a content management system.
Any combination of acceptable education and experience which has provided the necessary knowledge and skills to fulfill the requirements of this position may be considered.

Salary: High $40's.

To Apply: To apply, please submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three references to Katherine Ryner at khryner@smcm.edu.

Application Deadline: Review of resumes will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

About the College: Non-sectarian since its founding, St. Mary's College of Maryland, a public Carnegie Baccalaureate, Arts and Sciences institution located in Historic St. Mary's City, 70 miles southeast of Washington, D.C., has been designated as Maryland's public honors college. With highly selective admissions policies, academically talented students, and a rigorous curriculum, we offer a small college experience similar to that found at exceptional private colleges. The quality of life is enhanced by the recreational opportunities of the Chesapeake region and by our proximity to Washington, D.C. and Baltimore.

Listing: #175
Posted: May 4, 2015
Organization: Library, Los Angeles Harbor College
Location: Wilmington, CA

Description: In accordance with its mission as a community college, Harbor College focuses on lower division courses. All Library faculty members at Harbor College are expected to teach workshops, provide reference service, develop and assess student learning outcomes and program level outcomes, and participate in campus shared governance. This is a 10-month tenure track position scheduled to start Fall 2015. Assignment hours may include both evening and weekend shifts based on the department needs.

Responsibilities: Duties of this position may include, but are not limited to:

• Develop, teach, and promote information competency classes and workshops;
• Collaborate with classroom faculty to develop assignments that will reinforce information competency skills;
• Collaborate with administrators and student services faculty to develop instruction programs targeting specific student populations;
• Provide outreach and promote library services to the college community;
• Provide reference services (both in person and in a virtual setting) that encourage students to be critical thinkers and lifelong learners;
• Design library research guides and tutorials for general education, program pathways, and career technical programs;
• Design and implement assessment tools for the library instruction program;
• Create tutorials, surveys, and other curricular resources using appropriate instructional technologies;
• Be a well-informed resource for students and faculty;
• Participate in campus shared governance by serving on college committees;
• Effectively communicate orally and in writing;
• Perform other librarian duties as assigned

Qualifications, Required: Master's degree in library science, library and information science, OR the equivalent.

Qualifications, Preferred:

• Two years of academic librarianship;
• Experience working with students from a variety of 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 and research methods presentations in conjunction with faculty;
• Ability to create and maintain web-based subject guides and tutorials;
• 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.

About the Library Department: The Library at Harbor College enjoys a new home in the new 30,000 square-foot Library & Learning Resource Center, providing an atmosphere of reflection, collaborative study, and inquiry. The Library instruction program comprises course-specific workshops, in which over 2,100 students participated in 2014, and two ongoing 1-unit library science courses. The Library Division currently consists of two full-time faculty members.

Salary and Benefits: The selected candidate will be rated into the salary schedule after hiring based upon experience and professional preparation. First year probationary faculty members are rated into a salary range of $51,020 to $79,440 for the 10-month academic year. The doctoral differential is $3,210 per month. An exceptional benefits package which includes medical, vision, dental and life insurance is available for the employee and eligible dependents.

To Apply: 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. The completed application package must be filed no later than May 22, 2015 to be considered.

All materials submitted will become property of Los Angeles Harbor College. 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 persons must submit the following:

• Letter of Interest addressing how the required and desirable qualifications are met;
• Resume;
• Copies of transcripts (Official transcripts are required at time of hiring). Candidates with foreign degrees will be required to have their transcripts evaluated by an approved foreign transcript evaluation agency. You can obtain a listing at the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing;
• Names and contact information of five professional references.

Employment is contingent upon verification of qualifications. Harbor College reserves the right to modify and/or withdraw this position at any time. Notification regarding the advancement in the selection process will be provided to each applicant.

Individuals protected by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) may request an accommodation in the selection/interview process with at least three business days prior notice. Documentation of the need for accommodation may be requested.

For questions or inquiries: Jonathon Lee. Questions regarding the application and technical issues may be directed to Brian Henderson in the Office of Academic Affairs, 310-233-4024.

Application Deadline: The completed application package must be filed no later than May 22, 2015 to be considered.

About the College: Located on about 24 acres near the Los Angeles Harbor, Harbor College combines state-of-the-art technology and learning with the picturesque beauty of its waterfront. Founded in 1949, Harbor College is a two-year public institution with more than 50 disciplines being taught to more than 10,000 students each semester. One of nine two-year public community colleges comprising the Los Angeles Community College District, Harbor College prides itself on being the college of choice for the nearly 400,000 residents of Carson, Harbor City, Gardena, Lomita, San Pedro, Wilmington, and the Palos Verdes Peninsula. LAHC offers a wide range of academic and vocational programs and serves as one of the primary transfer institutions for California State University, Dominguez Hills and Long Beach, UCLA and USC.

Listing: #174
Organization: Kimbel Library, Coastal Carolina University
Location: Conway, SC

Description: Kimbel Library at Coastal Carolina University seeks a creative, innovative, service-oriented librarian to manage the library's electronic resources and related products that are used to manage electronic resources throughout their life cycle including evaluation, setup, implementation, and troubleshooting. Reporting to the Head of Library Technology and Systems, this twelve month, tenure-track position at either the assistant or associate level will coordinate the acquisition, evaluation, and maintenance of electronic resources, assess the effectiveness of electronic resources and identify ways to make access more effective and efficient.

The Electronic Resources Librarian serves as the primary liaison to vendors regarding electronic resource trials, acquisitions and licensing, pricing, and technical issues. This position works with database providers, vendors, publishers, consortium partners, and other personnel to resolve problems with accessing electronic resources, proactively manage technical changes to preempt resource access problems, and responds to end-users' issues with electronic resources in a timely manner. This position is also responsible for maintaining very accurate usage data in a variety of systems such as our link resolver, usage consolidation tool, and discovery platform knowledge base (EBSCO's EDS). Must be intellectually curious with the aptitude to identify and track changes and trends in technology, business models, organization structures and user culture that may impact the management of electronic resources at Kimbel Library. This position will be a bibliographer for electronic resources, keeping abreast of new resources and recommending these resources for the curriculum, and will ultimately become responsible for the entirety of collection management responsibilities as they relate to electronic resources.

Qualifications, Required: MLS degree or equivalent from an ALA-accredited institution; Demonstrated professional experience working with electronic resources; Evidence of flexibility, innovative thinking, and demonstrated excellence in organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills; Knowledge of the electronic product market, publishing issues, pricing models, and serials issues; Experience with an integrated library system, preferably Innovative Interfaces, Inc.; Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with internal and external parties and diverse constituencies, including faculty and staff, cross-department committees and teams, and patrons; Demonstrated knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office, including Outlook and Excel; Ability and interest in fulfilling tenure and promotion requirements for job performance, scholarship, professional development, and service.

Qualifications, Preferred: 2-3 years demonstrated experience working with electronic resources. Experience with EBSCO Usage Consolidation Tool, Usage Loading Service, and knowledge of SUSHI/ COUNTER statistics harvesting initiative and usage report standards. Knowledge of ILLiad, HTML, CSS3, and Adobe CS Suite, and experience working in various vendors' web-based electronic resources administrative interfaces.

To Apply: View the posting and apply online. Search for position by job title or LIBR department.

Candidates should submit electronically a letter of application, a current CV, copies of transcripts, and names, phone numbers, and addresses (postal and email) of three current references. Official transcripts for required degrees must be received prior to any offer of employment.

Application Deadline: Open until filled

Listing: #173
Organization: Cooper Medical School of Rowan University Library, Cooper Medical School of Rowan University, Rowan University
Location: Camden, NJ

Description: The primary focus of this position is to perform literature searches and provide advanced research assistance to students and faculty, as well as hospital staff and administration, to support clinical care and research. This includes training library clients to become efficient and effective users of available information resources and tools in the service of clinical care. Duties may include CMSRU curricular instruction.

The successful candidate for this position will:

• work in collaboration with librarian colleagues as well as partner with faculty, staff and students
• have a positive, flexible attitude and the ability to be responsive to shifting priorities
• demonstrate a strong commitment to outstanding public service and improving the user experience
• contribute to the profession and build a record of progressive scholarly and professional achievement.

Qualifications, Required:

• Master's Degree from an ALA accredited school
• Three years of reference experience in an academic health sciences library OR undergraduate or advanced degree in physical, health, or life sciences

Qualifications, Preferred:

• Knowledge and skills required by the MLA Policy Statement on Expert Searching
• Demonstrate excellent teaching ability in both a group setting and through on-on-one instruction
• Knowledge of, and experience in, working with Evidence-Based Medicine

Salary and Benefits: Competitive.

To Apply: View the posting and apply online.

Application Deadline: 05/31/2015

Listing: #172
Organization: University of Nevada, Las Vegas Libraries, University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Location: Las Vegas, NV

Description: Reporting to the Dean of University Libraries, this position is part of the Libraries' senior management team and leads the effort to envision, document, articulate, and advocate for the value of the Libraries to the University's mission and goals. As UNLV emerges as a leading urban research institution, the Libraries pioneer dynamic, user-focused methods of contributing throughout the research lifecycle of faculty and students in order to foster academic success and lifelong learning. The Head of Planning and Assessment will maintain and expand upon the well-established culture of assessment that inform the Libraries' planning, priority setting and decision-making, creating infrastructure and providing library wide consultations that encourage an evidence based approach for continuous improvement.

The Head of Planning and Assessment works closely with the dean and senior management to design, manage, and coordinate a participatory, biennial strategic planning process that is user-centered, outcomes based, and includes articulation of assessments. The plan provides a blueprint of strategic directions and resource allocation for the Libraries. This position provides ongoing consultation throughout the organization for data collection methods relevant to the strategic planning assessment process, collaborating to produce internal and external reports about the outcomes, accomplishments and impacts of the University Libraries.

The Head supervises a data analyst who collects institutional data and ensures timely reporting to outside agencies such as ACRL, IPEDS, accreditation processes and for other purposes. The Head of Planning and Assessment leads the design and implementation of national and local user surveys, focus groups and other methodologies to collect input from stakeholders. The Head also consults and collaborates on research studies initiated by the Libraries, or by individual library faculty who seek to gather evidence of impact. The Head serves as the Libraries representative on various campus groups related to assessment, as well as working within the national assessment community to represent UNLV interests (e.g., Project Information Literacy and Ithaka S&R)

The UNLV Libraries supports the principles established in the Association of College and Research Library's (ACRL) Value of Academic Libraries (2010) as well as the ACRL Standards for Libraries in Higher Education (2012).

The successful candidate will have demonstrated the ability to work in a complex, changing environment with a positive, flexible, and innovative attitude, and he or she will have a proven capacity to work effectively and collegially in teams with staff at all levels, as well as with faculty and students.

As a tenure-track library faculty member, the incumbent will also be expected to 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.

Qualifications, Required: A master's degree from a program accredited by the American Library Association; a minimum of three years of experience in academic libraries contributing to assessment activities; demonstrated knowledge of library assessment and planning trends; experience with survey research and current survey tools; ability to communicate effectively with numbers and graphically represent abstract and quantitative information; experience developing library policy, articulating vision and providing leadership and direction towards achieving strategic goals; demonstrated ability to work in a complex, changing environment with a positive, flexible attitude; demonstrated commitment to a user-focused perspective and in working collaboratively and constructively with diverse groups and individuals; evidence of excellent organizational skills and sound judgment; evidence of energy, creativity, initiative and commitment to professional growth; excellent written and oral communication skills and the ability to work both independently and collegially.

Qualifications, Preferred: nowledge of and experience with statistical analysis methods, both qualitative and quantitative; knowledge of and experience with usability methods; experience with the use of statistical software such as SPSS and data visualization tools such as Tableau; experience with research design methods; supervisory experience; experience writing successful grant proposals, experience, reputation, and scholarship record sufficient to meet criteria for appointment as a tenured faculty member.

Salary and Benefits: This is a full-time, 12-month, tenure-track position at Rank II or III (equivalent to an Assistant or Associate Professor). Salaries are competitive with those at similarly situated institutions and dependent upon labor market. In addition, the UNLV University Libraries is committed to and helps fund professional development opportunities. Position is contingent upon funding.

To Apply: View the posting.

Submit a letter of interest, a detailed resume listing qualifications and experience, and the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of at least three professional references who may be contacted. Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience, with specific reference to each of the required and preferred qualifications because this is the information on which the initial review of materials will be based. Materials should be addressed to the Head, Planning and Assessment Search Committee Chair, and are to be submitted via on-line application at hrsearch.unlv.edu.

Application Deadline: The review of materials will begin April 15, 2015, and will continue until the position is filled.

Listing: #171
Organization: Levy Library, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
Location: New York, NY

Description: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai's Levy Library is seeking dynamic candidates for its Biomedical Sciences Librarian position. Reporting to the Manager of Information and Education Services, this position supports the biomedical information needs of the Mount Sinai research community and the curriculum of the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences. The ideal candidate for this role will be a customer-service oriented information professional knowledgeable about basic science and bioinformatics research practices.

Responsibilities:

• Support the use of bioinformatics and other bioscience resources through instruction sessions and individual and group consultations. Coordinate workshops and other presentations with bioinformatics resource vendors
• Develop and execute outreach plan to increase awareness and utilization of bioinformatics resources and services available to students and faculty
• Develop new and innovative library services to support the evolving needs of biomedical and data scientists
• Serve as liaison between the library and the graduate school
• Manage electronic deposit of Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences theses and dissertations, including maintaining documentation and assisting students through the process
• Serve as one of Levy Library's experts on EndNote reference management software, including assisting users through trainings and consultations
• Participate in Levy Library's Ask-A-Librarian service answering reference questions from students, faculty, physicians, nurses, housestaff and others within the Mount Sinai community
• Participate in library collection development particularly as it pertains to bioscience and bioinformatics resources
• Maintain and enhance Levy Library website content pertaining to areas of responsibility

Qualifications, Required:

• M.S. in data science, biostatistics or biological sciences or MLS/MLIS from an ALA-accredited program
• Experience using molecular biology/genetics databases such as NCBI's biological databases, UCSC and other genome browsers, et cetera
• Knowledge of the information needs, scholarly communication and research practices of the biomedical research community
• Experience using biomedical and interdisciplinary resources such as PubMed/MEDLINE, CINAHL, and Web of Science
• Experience using the EndNote reference management software
• Strong public and customer service orientation
• Proficient written and spoken communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
• Demonstrated aptitude for teaching
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively

Qualifications, Preferred:

• Experience analyzing statistical data using statistical software such as SPSS/SAS/R/STATA
• Familiarity with LibGuides platform
• Familiarity with basic principles and tools of text mining
• Experience using applications such as MATLAB and Adobe Creative Suite

Salary and Benefits: Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience and education. Benefits include a university healthcare plan, university-funded base retirement plan, a 100% university paid group life insurance plan, and a generous paid time off plan. This is a tenure-track academic appointment that includes eligibility for sabbatical leaves once achieving tenure.

To Apply: Please email cover letter and curriculum vitae to Rachel.Pinotti@mssm.edu

Listing: #170
Organization: Indian University Bloomington Libraries, Indian University Bloomington
Location: Detroit, MI

Description: The IU Bloomington Libraries are seeking an innovative and service oriented individual for the position of Sciences Librarian (Health Sciences) at the Indiana University Bloomington Libraries. Reporting to the Head of the Sciences Department, the successful candidate will join a dedicated and diverse team of librarians and help shape the future of Science librarianship at Indiana University. Collection development responsibilities may include areas relevant to medicine, nursing, vision/optometry, health, and life sciences. This position provides an ideal learning environment for new library school graduates or early-career librarians to develop general reference, collection development, teaching, and subject librarian experience. This position will be responsible for outreach in areas such as consumer health outreach, health literacy, scholarly communication, compliance with public access policy mandates (such as NIH), and preservation and access to scholarly outputs.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as liaison to assigned academic departments and develop collection development expertise therein.
• Experiment with new approaches and effective models needed for delivery of library services remotely and face to face.
• Develop and manage relationships and explore and maximize partnerships with academic departments.
• Maintain awareness of research practices and teaching needs of faculty in the Sciences.
• Develop and deliver innovative online and face-to-face information literacy instruction.
• Contribute to academic course development by providing teaching consultation and support for faculty and instructors.
• Provide research consultations and support to faculty, students, and staff.
• Provide reference services and consultation hours in the libraries as well as the academic departments.
• Manage collections to maximize space, usability, and teaching and research support.
• Maintain knowledge of information sources/platforms and vendors in the Sciences.
• Participate in planning, organization, implementation, and direction of public services for the Sciences Department.

Qualifications, Required:

• ALA accredited master's degree in library or information science; candidates with an advanced degree in a relevant subject area and appropriate experience in an academic setting will also be considered.
• Familiarity/experience with scholarly communication issues, such as: NIH Public Access Policy and other directives stemming from the US Office of Science and Technology Policy; non-traditional publishing such as open access journals and digital edition ebooks; intellectual property issues including copyright and patents
• Familiarity with structure and organization of scientific literature and knowledge of health and life sciences databases, such as: PubMed and others from NCBI, CINAHL, Scopus, Web of Science, VisionNet, and BIOSIS.
• Experience and willingness to learn new and emerging technologies.
• Ability to work in a team environment and build working relationships with campus colleagues.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and ability to work well with diverse population of faculty, students, and academic colleagues
• Strong public service orientation.
• Ability to meet the requirements of a tenure-track librarian position.

Qualifications, Preferred:

• Advanced degree in health sciences or related field, or membership in the Academy of Health Information Professionals.
• eaching experience.

Salary and Benefits: Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience and education. Benefits include a university healthcare plan, university-funded base retirement plan, a 100% university paid group life insurance plan, and a generous paid time off plan. This is a tenure-track academic appointment that includes eligibility for sabbatical leaves once achieving tenure.

To Apply: View the posting and apply online.

Application Deadline: Review of applications will begin Friday, May 15, 2015. The position will remain open until filled.

Listing: #169
Organization: Vera P. Shiffman Medical Library, Wayne State University
Location: Detroit, MI

Description: The Wayne State University Shiffman Medical Library seeks a creative and innovative Biomedical Sciences Librarian. The Biomedical Informationist reports to the Director of the Shiffman Library and liaises with research centers, units, and selected departments in basic sciences and clinical medicine, including public health. This position requires a librarian with a strong background in biomedical sciences. The Biomedical Sciences Informationist works with research units and departments to provide expert searching, information resource training, and support for faculty, students, and staff. The successful candidate for this position is expected to maintain current knowledge of the trends and issues in higher education, scholarly communication, research practice and health care and to work collaboratively to develop new methods for supporting basic and clinical biomedical research at Wayne State University (WSU) and to establish and support collaborative networks within the University.

Responsibilities:

• Expand the library's role in developing and implementing information and research services in support of basic and clinical biomedical research initiatives, working in a team environment to assess, determine, and proactively meet the educational and research needs of faculty, students, and residents.
• Develop educational and research-related aids in support of teaching, clinical research and researcher in such inter-disciplines as Molecular Medicine and Genetics; Biomedical Physics; Cell Biology and Cytogenetics; as well as Clinical and Translational Medicine.
• On the basis of faculty needs, assess overall adequacy of library resources, and identify and pilot materials and information resources for inclusion in the collection.
• Coordinate and provide liaison services in support of the education and research mission of WSU Libraries, the WSU School of Medicine, the WSU Division of Research, and its Institutes, Centers, and Core Facilities related to Biomedical Sciences, Translational Initiatives, and associated Clinical Science Departments at the School of Medicine, to include: 1). Cultivating collaborative networks and relationships with researchers, faculty, and staff; 2). Identifying and assessing information needs of personnel, and implementing strategies to fill those needs and 3). Increasing the breadth of research support for WSU researchers and scientists, including grant writing support where needed.
• The Biological Science informationist is responsible for keeping abreast of new modes of research that supports the School of Medicine and the Applebaum College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences collaborative science mission, and consequently develop methods of engagement that highlight the Library's role in promoting and furthering their research agendas.
• Work collaboratively to develop classes and provide instruction on information management skills, information retrieval, and sustainable digital data management and preservation techniques (for example, the Digital Commons); Participate in Shiffman Medical Library unit teams, working on inter-department and system groups, and/or committees.
• Provides basic and in-depth reference services in-person and electronically through expert searching and specialized consultation services; identifies faculty partnerships and collaborates on systematic reviews and projects.
• Participates in designing and assessing innovative programs and services; in addition participates in planning library workshops and events to promote trends in knowledge management, research, and new technologies.
• Participate in department, library system-wide, and faculty committees.
• Actively engage in ongoing professional development, scholarship, and service to the profession.

Qualifications, Required:

• Master's Degree in Library/Information Science from an ALA-accredited institution.
• 2-5 years of experience as a professional librarian in a biomedical research facility or a health sciences library, serving a strong research faculty as well.
• Substantial experience working with bioscience and/or biomedical information sources.
• Excellent presentation, and instructional skills.
• High degree of organizational, analytical, and critical thinking skills.
• Demonstrated initiative, ability to manage multiple projects and a commitment to professional development.
• Strong commitment to public service.
• Ability to effectively work with diverse library users and staff.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate technical information in an organized and effectively usable way.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and collegially in a team environment.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills and knowledge of trends/best practices to effectively build communication within a team or organization.
• Evidence of innovation in delivering library services.

Qualifications, Preferred:

• Coursework in a bioscience or physical science, and knowledge of e-science and scientific data, informatics, or an undergraduate degree in biology, chemistry, or physics (may be hired at the Librarian I level).
• Substantial level of coursework at the graduate level or a degree in a relevant science (may be hired at the Librarian II level).
• Public service experience in an academic or health sciences library.
• Experience in a library liaison programs.
• Skill in delivering instructional services to a range of user communities; experience in instructional design and course development.
• Grant writing experience.

Salary and Benefits: TBD

To Apply: View the posting and apply online.

Application Deadline: Until Suitable Candidate is Found

Listing: #168
Organization: University of Central Florida Libraries, University of Central Florida
Location: Orlando, FL

Description: The Harriet F. Ginsburg Health Sciences Library, University of Central Florida, College of Medicine in Orlando, Florida is seeking applicants for a team-oriented, technology-embracing User Services librarian. This is an entry-level, non-tenure track faculty position. The successful candidate will work with the Public Services librarian in developing and implementing a marketing plan for library public services, and will provide reference and instructional support to health sciences library patrons. The successful candidate will also provide literature search assistance, manage circulation desk activities, track usage and reference statistics, and troubleshoot basic technology issues.

Responsibilities:

• Work with the Public Services librarian on a variety of tasks, including, but not limited to: marketing library resources and services, and assisting in planning library events and marketing campaigns.
• Managing the library's social media presence using multiple channels such as Facebook, Twitter, and the library's WordPress blog.
• Provide in-person, by appointment, phone, online, and email reference consultations and assistance to library patrons.
• Provide general information on library services and answer questions from library users. Instruct users in the use of library systems and equipment and provide general information on the use of library resources and services.
• Conduct literature searches and provide instruction on the use of the health sciences library resources, the health sciences library's website, and resources available through the UCF main campus libraries.
• Handle all circulation desk activities, including checking in and out of books, media, and technology using the ALEPH Integrated Library System (ILS). Answer inquiries regarding basic circulation policies such as loan periods, shelving and borrowing.
• Assist with documenting daily statistical data including patron usage, circulation, reference, and printer/copier usage.
• Provide support to students, staff, and faculty on the use of all library-issued mobile technology, including iPads. This includes providing assistance to patrons on using mobile technology software and apps, and providing technical support for problems or issues with mobile devices.
• Assist with monitoring and ensuring accuracy and consistency of links in health sciences library e-resources.
• Work with the Electronic Resources librarians on updating and maintaining library records in ALEPH ILS.
• Troubleshoot library information in the EZ Proxy database.
• Create online research guides and other instructional materials for assigned disciplines.
• Serve as a librarian liaison to assigned course modules, cultivating and maintaining productive working relationships with faculty.
• Serve as a personal librarian to incoming medical students, providing academic support and a point of contact with the health sciences library.
• Actively serve on committees and in a team-based environment.
• Participate as needed in training and continuing education that will enhance the skills required of this position.

Qualifications, Required: Applicants are required to have a master's degree in library science (MLS or MLIS) from an ALA-accredited program. MLS or MLIS required by date of hire.

Qualifications, Preferred: The most successful candidates will possess some combination of the following qualifications:

• Experience creating library marketing materials.
• Experience in interpreting and applying library policies and procedures and in analyzing problems of a moderately complex nature.
• Working knowledge of health sciences related databases and resources.
• Ability to work effectively with all levels of library patrons – faculty, clinicians, students (professional, graduate and undergraduate), staff, and local community members.
• Computer experience to include: ALEPH Integrated Library Systems or a similar ILS; Learning Management Systems (i.e. Canvas, LibGuides); Microsoft Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Publisher, and Word; photo editing software; screen capturing tools; knowledge of both Windows (PC) and Apple (OSX) operating systems; mobile devices.
• Awareness of current and emerging trends in social media and mobile technologies.
• Proficiency with technology, mobile devices, apps, and e-resources.
• Ability to communicate effectively; to establish and maintain effective working relationships with library users and staff; to work independently; and to exercise initiative in interpreting and applying rules, procedures, and instructions.

Salary and Benefits: Negotiable

To Apply: View the posting and apply online.

In addition to the online application, candidates must also submit a cover letter and resume. NOTE: Please have all documents ready when applying so they can be attached at that time. Once the online submission process is finalized, the system does not allow applicants to submit additional documents at a later date.

Application Deadline: 05/07/2015

Listing: #167
Posted: May 1, 2015
Organization: College Libraries, SUNY Potsdam
Location: Potsdam, NY

Description: SUNY Potsdam seeks a service-oriented, intellectually curious librarian to join our Information Literacy instruction team in support of the learning, research, and outreach needs of the College Libraries community. This is an ideal opportunity for a librarian interested in the blend of tradition and experimentation, and for an individual whose interests lie in joining a small academic library committed to supporting teaching and learning in a dynamic and transparent working environment.

This is a tenure-track faculty position, subject to criteria for reappointment, promotion, and tenure as established by the SUNY Board of Trustees and the Personnel Policies of the College Libraries. The Information Literacy Librarian will have faculty rank as a Senior Assistant Librarian, with a minimum salary of $48,000. SUNY Potsdam's College Libraries serve more than 4000 undergraduate and graduate students in the School of Arts and Sciences, the School of Education and Professional Studies, and the Crane School of Music. The Information Literacy Librarian will join 11 library faculty and 8 support staff serving two libraries, the College Archives, and the Faculty Development Center.

Responsibilities: Reporting to the Director of Libraries, the Information Literacy Librarian will work closely with the area coordinator to deliver customized course-based information literacy instruction, one-on-one research consultations, online and face-to-face research support, and small group information literacy instruction. The Information Literacy Librarian will participate in development and delivery of innovative and effective new approaches to information literacy instruction and research assistance. In addition, the Information Literacy Librarian will be an integral part of the Libraries' cohort of holistic librarians, including working with colleagues on projects related to first year student orientation, faculty collaborations, research guide development, online presence, and collection development. Specific responsibilities will be refined by the Director of Libraries after hire, building on the strengths and interests of a successful candidate and the evolving needs of the College Libraries.

Qualifications, Required:

• American Library Association accredited Master's degree, or ALA-endorsed foreign credential equivalent, earned by July 1, 2015.
• Teaching experience or formal coursework in teaching.
• Formal education in or experience with instructional design or pedagogy.
• Demonstrated interest in new technologies related to teaching and/or pedagogy.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, as evaluated in part by your cover letter.

Qualifications, Preferred: The most successful candidates will possess some combination of the following qualifications:

• Strong liberal arts preparation.
• Analytical and organizational skills, e.g. the ability to manage projects effectively.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills and leadership potential.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Patron service focus and interest in information users' values and needs.

Salary and Benefits: Minimum salary of $48,000

To Apply: To be considered, applicants must submit a resume or CV, a cover letter that addresses details of both the required and preferred qualifications, and contact information for 3 professional references. For a full position description and required qualifications, see the official job posting.

Application Deadline: Review of applications will begin on May 1, 2015. Though the position is open until filled, applications received before May 15, 2015 will receive fullest consideration.

Listing: #166
Posted: May 1, 2015
Organization: UMW Libraries, University of Mary Washington
Location: Fredericksburg, VA

Description: This position will be responsible for the day-to-day operations and workflows supporting the acquisition of electronic resources and serials in all formats and for providing leadership in the Libraries in the area of scholarly communication.

Responsibilities: Collaborates with the Technical Services Librarian and the Reference Librarians to build serial and electronic resources collections that support the University's curriculum and user needs and negotiates and monitors license agreements of new and renewing purchases. The ERL ensures catalog and holdings record accuracy and maintains the information in the libraries' link resolver. The ERL works with systems personnel to enhance the discovery and use of library resources and to resolve technical issues as they arise.

The Electronic Resources Librarian will serve as the Libraries' point-person for all issues related to copyright compliance and fair use. This librarian will lead education and outreach to faculty or issues relating to scholarly publishing, including open access, altmetrics, and data management. The ERL will also work with the Digital Resources Librarian in the development of digital resources and repositories.

In addition to these responsibilities, this librarian serves on the reference desk, including occasional Saturday duty, and serves on library and campus committees. The ERL participates in the Libraries' planning and assessment processes.

Qualifications, Required:

• Masters degree in Library Science from an institution accredited by the American Library Association.
• Experience working with licensed electronic resources and/or serials in a library environment.

Qualifications, Preferred:

• Experience with an integrated library system, discovery system, and/or electronic resources management system.
• Experience supervising staff and/or student assistants.
• Experience working with digital publishing initiatives or digital repositories.

To Apply: For more information about the position and application procedures, visit the UMW Carees page.

Application Deadline: May 13 2015

Listing: #165
Posted: April 28, 2015
Organization: National Library of Medicine Training Center, Spencer S. Eccles Health Sciences Library, University of Utah
Location: Salt Lake City, UT

Description: The Spencer S. Eccles Health Sciences Library at the University of Utah seeks an imaginative team leader with progressive ideas to lead the National Library of Medicine Training Center (NTC). The Assistant Director reports directly to the Associate Director of the NN/LM MidContinental Region. The Assistant Director plans and implements the activity of the NTC; supervises NTC professional and support staff; and, in conjunction with National Library of Medicine staff, coordinates the activities of the NTC with other components of the NN/LM program, in order to support the effective use of NLM information products and services. With the NTC team, the Assistant Director assures compliance with all elements of the Statement of Work that is part of the contract with the National Library of Medicine and develops and implements a strategic program plan for the NTC, including the appropriate assessment and evaluation of instruction. The individual in this position prepares an annual budget and supervises the timely delivery of class reports, quarterly reports, annual reports, and evaluation reports. The Assistant Director conducts online and in-person training classes throughout the United States on PubMed, TOXNET and other topics related to training and NLM resources and coordinates NCBI training. The NTC web site, social media plan, and national and regional class registration system falls under the Assistant Director's supervision. Responsibilities also include monitoring new developments related to NLM products and services and monitoring, disseminating and incorporating new information and trends related to distance learning, adult learning and instruction.

Qualifications, Required:

• Graduate degree from an ALA-accredited library school
• Experience with teaching using distance education techniques (synchronous and asynchronous).
• Knowledge of the latest developments related to distance education and adult learning.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent presentation and teaching skills.
• Familiarity with NLM databases.

Qualifications, Preferred:

• Experience supervising others.
• Experience writing successful grant or contract proposals.
• Experience designing and implementing evaluation plans for assessing success in training programs.
• Knowledge of bioinformatics and NCBI bioinformatics databases.
• Familiarity with trends and issues related to data management and data plans.

Salary & Benefits: Based on experience, starting at $73,000 minimum annually. Position is a full-time, non-tenure track faculty position. Rank is dependent on the qualifications of the candidate. Faculty benefits include 200 hours of vacation, and 12 days of sick leave annually. There is a generous TIAA/ CREF retirement employer contribution.

To Apply: View the full posting and apply online.

Please complete the online application form and submit a cover letter stating how your educational background and experience match the needs and qualifications highlighted above, and how you would contribute to the Library's reputation and leadership; a curriculum vitae; and names and contact information of three references. Letters of recommendation will be required for final candidates.

Application Deadline: Review of application begins May 27, 2015.

About the Library: The mission of the Spencer S. Eccles Health Sciences Library is to advance and transform education, research, and health care through dynamic technologies, evidence application, and collaborative partnerships. The Library serves as headquarters for the National Network of Libraries of Medicine, MidContinental Region and the National Library of Medicine Training Center. The Library contributes to the health information access of librarians, health professionals, students, researchers and communities within the MidContinental Region and the nation. The Spencer S. Eccles Health Sciences Library serves University of Utah Health Care, the Intermountain West's only academic health sciences center, including the Schools of Medicine and Dentistry and the Colleges of Nursing, Pharmacy and Health as well as the University Hospitals and Clinics. The Library is recognized locally and nationally as a leader of intellectual exploration and as a catalyst for innovative discovery. It is a member of the Utah Academic Library Consortium, the Medical Library Association, the Association of Academic Health Sciences Libraries, and the Association of Research Libraries.

About the University: The University of Utah Health Sciences Center is a patient focused center distinguished by collaboration, excellence, leadership, and Respect. The University of Utah HSC values candidates who are committed to fostering and furthering the culture of compassion, collaboration, innovation, accountability, diversity, integrity, quality, and trust that is integral to the mission of the University of Utah Health Sciences Center.

Listing: #164
Posted: April 28, 2015
Organization: University Libraries, University of Houston
Location: Houston, TX

Description: Reporting to the Head of Liaison Services for Collections and Research Support, the Collections and Online Resources Coordinator will collaborate with subject liaison librarians to support collection development and assessment, primarily of electronic materials such as e-books, online journals, databases, and other e-resources, in order to ensure data-informed decision-making. As a member of the Liaison Leadership Team, the Collections & Online Resources Coordinator will contribute to strategic planning and project management in the Liaison Services Department, a dynamic, collegial group of subject specialist and functional specialist librarians.

In addition to responsibilities within Liaison Services, the Collections and Online Resources Coordinator will have opportunities to work closely with the Resource Discovery Systems, Acquisitions, and Metadata & Digitization Services departments to ensure effective communication among subject librarians, technical services, and systems. This position also holds ex officio membership on the Collection Management Committee.

The Collections and Online Resources Coordinator is a librarian position. Librarians hold academic rank pursuant to the Bylaws of the Librarians of the University of Houston. They are expected to develop a record of service and professional involvement. The UH Libraries support the ongoing professional development of librarians and our goal is to recruit librarians committed to continuous learning.

The successful candidate will have demonstrated the ability to work in a complex, changing environment with a positive, flexible, and innovative attitude, and he or she will have proven capacity to work effectively and collegially in teams with staff at all levels.

Qualifications, Required: ALA-accredited Master's degree; demonstrated excellent communication skills, especially across library departments; strong service orientation; significant experience with and/or demonstrated knowledge of collection development and assessment, especially of electronic materials.

Qualifications, Preferred: Significant experience with and/or knowledge of commercial library systems (e.g., Serials Solutions 360, Innovative Sierra); ability to access, interpret, and use online usage data; knowledge of the electronic resources lifecycle; familiarity with trends in electronic resources management; demonstrated ability to rapidly become proficient with library systems and technologies; project management experience.

Salary & Benefits: $58,000 to $62,000 expected hiring range, depending on qualifications. Comprehensive benefits package; choice of retirement programs including TIAA-CREF; tax deferred annuity program available; no state or local income tax.

To Apply: View the full posting and apply online.

Please submit resume, cover letter of application, and the names and contact information for three professional references with your application.

About the Library: The UH Libraries are a member of the Association of Research Libraries, the Greater Western Library Alliance, the Hathi Trust, the Council on Library and Information Resources, the Digital Library Federation, and the Texas Digital Library. The campus libraries provide access to over 3.1 million volumes. Total staff includes 69 professionals and approximately 135 support staff.

About the University: The University of Houston campus comprises 13 colleges and schools offering close to 80 degree programs with an enrollment of about 40,000 students, 7,200 of whom are enrolled in graduate studies. Reflecting the multicultural community of metropolitan Houston, UH is one of the most ethnically diverse research university campuses in the nation.

Listing: #163
Posted: April 27, 2015
Organization: Geneseo Milne Library, State University of New York
Location: Geneseo, NY

Description: The SUNY Geneseo Milne Library seeks a customer-focused and collaborative individual to serve as Digital Resources & Systems Librarian. As part of the Library Information Technology Services Department, this librarian will facilitate patron discovery and ensure consistent access to Milne's collection of digital resources. This includes administration of discovery services, research databases, electronic journals & books, OpenURL resolvers, and electronic resources management systems. This position will maintain professional relationships with external service providers, technology suppliers, and consortial partners, in addition to faculty, staff, students, and other campus stakeholders. Moreover, the Digital Resources & Systems Librarian will work collaboratively with staff to transition Milne's remaining print serials collection to digital formats. This is a 12-month, tenure-track faculty position reporting to the Library Director.

Responsibilities:
Resource management:

• Provides leadership, coordination, and administration of Milne's digital resources & discovery services.
• Provides relevant statistical data & metrics, including usage & cost analysis, to support collection analysis & development decisions.
• Manages orders, renewals, and access for print & digital resources, including investigation of format options.
• Coordinates & assesses the implementation of metadata strategies supporting the discovery & timely access to digital resources through the library's catalog & knowledge base.
• Actively & collaboratively resolves issues affecting access to digital resources.
• Plans, organizes, and evaluates workflows that are both cost-effective & responsive to the needs of other library departments & of library users.
• Identifies, evaluates, and implements emerging services, technologies, best practices, and standards with potential to enhance the efficiency and quality of digital resources management & discovery.

Collaboration & Outreach

• Collaborates with faculty, staff, and students to identify discovery needs & improve user experience.
• Conducts outreach & promotion of digital resources and services.
• Provides research support to patrons at Milne Library's reference desk & through consultation.

Qualifications, Required:

• MLS from an ALA-accredited school or an ALA-approved foreign equivalent.
• 1 to 2 years of experience managing an electronic resource management system, integrated library system, and/or discovery service.
• Experience with technology troubleshooting & problem resolution.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills.

Qualifications, Preferred:

• Working knowledge of HTML5 & CSS3.
• Familiarity with the role of digital resources in resource sharing, copyright, licenses, and SERU.
• Experience using the Aleph integrated library system; Serials Solutions and/or Intota library management platform; and the LibApps platforms.
• Experience managing a resources budget.
• Demonstrated experience working with KBART, COUNTER, and SUSHI standards.
• Demonstrated project management skills.

Salary and Benefits:

• Salary and rank dependent upon qualifications and experience.
• Twelve month appointment with 24 days vacation.
• Twelve days annual sick leave with additional disability benefits.
• Eleven paid holidays.
• Medical insurance (contribution based on annual salary).
• Life insurance paid by the State.
• Two dental plans available.
• Participation in one of the retirement options of the State Universities Retirement System.
• No Social Security coverage, but Medicare payment required.

To Apply: Visit https://jobs.geneseo.edu and submit an on-line professional application, cover letter, resume, and contact information for at least three professional references.

Application Deadline: Completed Applications will be received until close of business May 19, 2015.

Listing: #162
Posted: April 27, 2015
Organization: Library of the Health Sciences, University of Illinois at Chicago
Location: Chicago, IL

Description: The University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) Library of the Health Sciences (LHS) seeks a talented and innovative librarian to head its Information Services, Research, and Health Informatics Department in Chicago. This is a tenure-system faculty position with research and publication expectations. As a member of the LHS leadership team, the department head contributes to planning and strategic direction for the four LHS sites. The department head manages library programs, services, educational offerings, and collaborations that support the research missions of the UIC Health Sciences Colleges and the UIC Hospital and Health System. This position leads the development of educational and informatics services in LHS and collaborates in University Library wide initiatives in data management. LHS department heads also play a vital role in the leadership and governance of the UIC University Library. The Information Services, Research, and Health Informatics department head fosters discussions and engagement with faculty outside the library, administrative units that promote student success, and a diverse academic community.

Duties:

• Provide strategic direction for the department and develop departmental plans, priorities, and goals in consultation with departmental faculty, departmental peers, and the LHS leadership team.
• Direct, manage, and assess research and information services, liaison, outreach, and informatics programs conducted by the department.
• Lead the implementation of departmental and Library initiatives.
• Identify emerging technological trends and facilitate the efficient implementation of selected technologies.
• Supervise, evaluate, and mentor departmental faculty and staff.
• Foster the effectiveness of the department faculty in achieving their research, service, librarianship, and teaching goals.
• Lead and support library liaison work in instruction, research consultations, and collection development.
• Foster effective working relationships and positive communications among Library faculty and staff; colleagues in the Health Sciences Colleges and the UIC Hospital and Health System; and UIC students, faculty, and staff.
• Promote the expertise, services, and resources of the library, and support the development of seminars, workshops, and other educational offerings.
• As a tenure-system faculty member, exhibit continued progress toward the library's norms, expectations and standards of excellence in research and scholarship.
• Represent the Information Services, Research, and Health Informatics department on LHS and University Library administrative teams and serve on University Library faculty and governance committees.

Qualifications, Required:

• Master's degree in Library Science from an ALA-accredited library school program.
• Five or more years of progressively responsible leadership experience in an academic research environment.
• Three or more years of successful supervision of professional staff.
• Demonstrated leadership in developing, implementing, and completing initiatives/projects that are devoted to improving the user experience.
• Competency in health sciences reference, instruction, and collection development.
• Demonstrated familiarity with health informatics.
• A collaborative approach to problem solving and working across organizational boundaries in serving user needs.
• Demonstrated knowledge and successful experimentation with technology.
• Excellent analytical, communication and interpersonal skills, contributing to a collaborative environment that empowers others to excel.
• Understanding of emerging trends within academic and health sciences librarianship, informatics, and scholarly communications.
• Evidence of ability to meet university standards in publication and professional service commensurate with appointment as a tenure-system faculty member.

Qualifications, Preferred:

• Master's degree or other advanced degree with an emphasis in information science, a health sciences field, or informatics.
• Academic background in the health sciences.
• Member of the Academy of Health and Information Professionals (AHIP).
• Experience with clinical librarianship.
• Experience with licensing electronic resources.
• Successful grant proposal development and implementation.
• Record of scholarly publication.

Salary and Benefits:

• Salary and rank dependent upon qualifications and experience.
• Twelve month appointment with 24 days vacation.
• Twelve days annual sick leave with additional disability benefits.
• Eleven paid holidays.
• Medical insurance (contribution based on annual salary).
• Life insurance paid by the State.
• Two dental plans available.
• Participation in one of the retirement options of the State Universities Retirement System.
• No Social Security coverage, but Medicare payment required.

To Apply: All applicants must submit an online application through jobs.uic.edu.

Application Deadline: For fullest consideration, apply by April 29, 2015 with cover letter, supporting resume and name and address of at least three references. The closing date is May 8, 2015.

About the Library: The Library of the Health Sciences supports UIC programs in medicine, dentistry, nursing, pharmacy, allied health professions, public health, and doctoral programs in basic and clinical sciences, several that have regional programs in Peoria, Quad Cities, Rockford, Springfield, and Urbana. The Library also serves as the Regional Medical Library for the National Network of Libraries of Medicine, Greater Midwest Region, and is one of the largest health sciences libraries in the United States. The Information Services, Research, and Health Informatics Department collaborates with the Greater Midwest Region and the GMR Outreach Libraries in developing outreach activities in the Chicago area and beyond.

Listing: #161
Posted: April 27, 2015
Organization: Blaisdell Medical Library, University of California, Davis
Location: Davis, CA

Description: The University Library of the University of California, Davis, seeks an energetic, innovative, collaborative, and user-focused leader with sufficient authority to represent the Library's mission and vision and work closely with faculty, students, staff, and institutional stakeholders in a highly interdisciplinary academic health and life sciences community. The Library is embarking on programs supporting institutional emphases in biomedical informatics, clinical and translational sciences, and data sciences and data services that build upon active and dynamic suites of existing initiatives. The Head of the Blaisdell Medical Library (BML) is responsible for providing vision, leadership, and management within BML and manages library services and resources in support of student learning, academic programs, and faculty teaching and research. S/he must be able to work effectively with faculty, administrators, and staff to develop a shared vision for the library and align library services with the University Library's and UC Davis Health System's strategic plans.

Responsibilities:

• Reporting to the Head of the Research Services Department, the Head of BML provides leadership and vision for academic and non-academic library personnel meeting the research, teaching, patient care, and community engagement missions of UC Davis faculty, staff, and students in multiple healthcare-related academic programs and the medical center in Sacramento. Major activities conducted by the librarians include research support and educational services; collection development and management for undergraduate, graduate, post-graduate, and clinical research levels; and outreach covering a variety of relevant topics, including Library resources and services, literature searching, systematic reviews, and access to research data and scholarship. Outreach activities are directed at faculty, researchers, staff, and students generally and to targeted populations such as new faculty and research centers, such as the Center for Healthcare Policy, Clinical and Translational Sciences Center, and Center for Health and Technology.
• The Head promotes faculty and student liaison activities; both UC Davis and University of California-wide cooperative initiatives, services, and collections; and collaborates with other managers within the University Library to deliver timely and effective services and to develop resource collection to meet the dynamic growth of the campus research and teaching needs.
• As the operational head of the Blaisdell Medical Library, the incumbent supervises academic and non-academic personnel. Administrative duties include, but are not limited to, hiring and managing personnel, training and development, preparing letters of evaluation, and making work assignments; formulating policies and procedures; developing appropriate programs and services; overseeing equipment, software, and facilities; monitoring budget expenditures; maintaining statistics and preparing annual reports; and interpreting library and university policies and procedures.
• The Head of BML contributes to strategic and other long- and short-term planning for Library's services, programs, and projects. S/he guides personnel in planning, developing, implementing, and evaluating ongoing services and special projects. The Head of BML develops, directs, and evaluates BML's assessment, education, planning, and organizational excellence activities, relating them to the University Library's and those of UC Davis and its Health System. S/he will develop, manage, and evaluate assessment activities, including the generation and interpretation of data to inform decisions, to demonstrate the Blaisdell Medical Library's value to the UC Davis community and beyond.

Qualifications, Required:

• Graduate degree in library science from an ALA-accredited institution or equivalent
• Five or more years of experience exercising progressively more demanding management and supervisory skills and abilities in health sciences librarianship OR five or more years of experience and demonstrated achievement in outreach, research support, or educational services in an academic, clinical, or research library
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively with multiple constituencies in a complex and rapidly changing, matrix-based environment; communicating, setting goals, managing time, promoting teamwork, and meeting deadlines
• Demonstrated familiarity with health science information resources and collection management activities in an academic, clinical, or research library
• Demonstrated understanding of library support of curricula across the range of health sciences educational programs (including some or all of undergraduate and graduate medical education, nursing education, continuing medical and nursing education, etc.)
• Demonstrated understanding of the basic and clinical sciences research processes with emphasis on biomedical informatics and data management
• Demonstrated effective use of analytical, problem-solving, and communications skills
• Knowledge of assessment and evaluation theories and practices
• Evidence of flexibility and initiative when working within a fast-paced, changing environment

Qualifications, Preferred:

• Undergraduate or higher degree in the health or life sciences OR two years working experience as a science or health science librarian
• Demonstrated knowledge and use of and successful experimentation with technologies to deliver information services to basic and clinical sciences clientele and the interdisciplinary healthcare team
• Successful experience in developing and managing relevant collections in an academic library
• Knowledge of scholarly communications issues, tools, and resources
• Demonstrated ability to lead and to motivate librarians and other library personnel
• Demonstrated strong commitment to user services and improving the user experience
• Strong record of ongoing and sustained professional engagement, such as service in library organizations, presentations at conferences, and peer-reviewed publication

Salary and Benefits: Salary: Associate Librarian to Librarian ($60,684 - $93,083) Appointment rank and salary based on qualifications and experience.
Benefits: UC is one of the largest employers in California, and offers outstanding health and retirement benefits to its employees and their families. Librarians are academic appointees and earn 24 days of vacation and 12 days of sick leave per year. In addition, there are 13 university holidays.

To Apply: Applications must be submitted via the UC Davis Recruit website at https://recruit.ucdavis.edu/apply/JPF00571.
Please include a letter of interest addressing how your qualifications and experience relate to the posted qualifications of the position, a Curriculum Vitae, and names and contact information for at least three references.

Application Deadline: Candidates applying by June 8, 2015 will receive first consideration. The position will remain open until filled.

About the Library: The UC Davis Blaisdell Medical Library serves clinical, research, and education needs of faculty, staff, and students in the life and health sciences programs of the integrated UC Davis Health System, comprised of the School of Medicine, the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing, a 619-bed acute-care hospital, and the clinical services of the UC Davis Medical Center (UCDMC) and the 1,000-member physician UC Davis Medical Group. In 2015, U.S. News & World Report ranked the School of Medicine among the top 16 schools nation-wide for primary care training and the top 40 schools for research. The vision of the newly established Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing is to transform health care through nursing education and research. With annualized external research funding reaching $220 million for Fiscal Year 2013-14, UC Davis has nearly 1,000 basic science, translational, and clinical research studies underway, funded by federal and state governments, pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries, private foundations, and philanthropy. An active Clinical and Translational Science Center provides robust services and tools to assist research teams across the campus. UC Davis Medical Center, ranked among the nation's best by U.S. News & World Report, operates the only Level 1 trauma center for both adult and pediatric emergencies in inland Northern California.

Listing: #160
Posted: April 9, 2015
Organization: Chicago Health Sciences Library, Loyola University
Location: Chicago, IL

Description: This position serves as the Health Sciences Library's expert on clinical information services to the Loyola University Health Sciences Division, the Cancer Center, and includes the staff, residents, and fellows of the Loyola University Medical Center. Working collaboratively with faculty, this individual will bring value to Loyola University Chicago by creating outreach programs, information services, and instruction to facilitate the use of library and information resources to support clinical decision-making and patient safety. The successful candidate will be a creative, pro-active librarian who is collegial, collaborative, and committed to outstanding customer service. This is a non-tenured faculty position. The Clinical Librarian reports to the Associate Director.

Qualifications, Required:

• ALA-accredited Master of Library Science degree
• 2+ years of job-related experience in a biomedical library
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Suite, Drupal, CSS and HTML and various web editors.
• Demonstrated proficiency with citation management tools, RefWorks, EndNote or Mendeley.
• Familiarity with various online learning environments.
• Working knowledge of Adobe connect and other video conferencing systems for distance education.
• Demonstrated proficiency with biomedical resources.
• Positive leadership style and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience working in an academic health sciences or hospital library.
• Proactive, organized, customer-focused, with strong commitment to quality.
• Ability to adapt to and lead change in a rapidly changing environment.
• Ability to work independently and in a team-based environment.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize in order to meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity and understanding of the contributions a diverse workforce brings to the workplace
• Sense of humor.
• Communicates regularly and effectively with key constituents and library faculty.
• Experience in collaborating with clinicians and/or faculty on clinical, research, and educational activities such as participating in patient or teaching rounds, conducting systematic reviews, or designing or teaching modules or courses

Qualifications, Preferred:

• 3+ years of job-related experience in an academic medical or hospital library
• Demonstrated skill with Microsoft Suite, Drupal, CSS and HTML and various web editors.
• Project management skills.
• Expert search skills.

To Apply: View the full posting and apply online.

Application Deadline: Open Until Filled

Listing: #159
Posted: April 9, 2015
Organization: University Libraries, Texas A&M University
Location: College Station, TX

Description: Research and instruction librarians analyze clientele needs, interpret library resources, and facilitate their use by students, faculty, support staff, and other members of the academic community. Each research and instruction librarian also has responsibilities in collection development, bibliographic instruction, and liaison/outreach for a group of assigned academic departments.

Responsibilities:

• Facilitates the use of all library resources, including LION (online catalog), electronic databases, print and non-print indexes, abstracts, reference materials, and online and Internet resources.
• Conducts clientele interviews and helps clientele make effective use of appropriate information resources.
• Refers to sources, places, and individuals when local sources are insufficient.
• Participates in the library instruction program, which often includes instruction provided via lecture method, hands-on method, or over the web. Creates finding aids, assessment tools, and programs to complement library instruction.
• Collaborates with the research and instruction team to create programs and workshops to instruct faculty on using library research tools and resources.
• Provides timely research assistance to walk-in clients and through the library 's online Ask a Librarian portals.
• Utilizes tools and resources and remains current on academic department curricula to help select materials for collection development.
• Works with faculty members in assigned academic departments to:
  • Determine library needs for faculty research and student curricular support.
  • Enhance and design library assignments.
  • Develop special programming and instructional resources to support assignment and curricular needs.
• Produce scholarly research and provide academic service in accordance with the library 's promotion criteria.
• Represents Texas A&M University-Commerce Libraries and TAMU-C to resource sharing partnerships and/or external committees as appropriate to the area of specialization of each reference librarian.
• Maintains professional expertise appropriate to meet service and planning requirements in assigned areas.
• Participates as a team member in the selection of resources for the library.

This job description shall include, but is not necessarily limited to, the above duties. May temporarily perform other duties assigned to maintain operations and services.

Qualifications, Required:

• Master 's degree in library science and/or information science from an American Library Association accredited institution. Evidence of degree completion must be provided before start date of employment.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Experience with emerging technologies in libraries and teaching.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced, dynamic, and demanding environment.

Qualifications, Preferred:

• Experience working with culturally diverse populations.
• Experience with teaching library instructions in an academic library.
• Knowledge of assessment techniques and tools for library instruction.
• Knowledge of academic library marketing techniques.
• Two or more years of experience working in an academic library environment.

Salary & Benefits: $40,000

To Apply: View the full posting and apply online.

Application Deadline: 04/16/2015

Listing: #158
Posted: April 9, 2015
Organization: Hunter Library, Western Carolina University
Location: Cullowhee, NC

Description: Western Carolina University's Hunter Library seeks an enthusiastic and service-oriented individual to serve as the Electronic Resources Librarian. This position will provide leadership and professional expertise in the management and coordination of library electronic resources. The ERL will activate and manage access to a wide range of licensed electronic resources such as databases, journals, and books. The position will also serve as the go-to person for all library staff for resolving problems related to access and works closely with public service librarians to enhance the user experience. Other responsibilities include supervising one full-time staff member; maintaining the Innovative Interfaces proxy server and link resolver; maintaining e-resource knowledge bases, including EBSCO A-to-Z; collecting and tracking usage data; database administration; coordinating tasks related to e-resources among all the various constituents; and working collaboratively within the Western North Carolina Library Network on e-resources issues. The successful candidate will be professionally engaged, forward-thinking, collaborative, and have the ability to initiate and complete projects in a timely and independent manner. Recent graduates are encouraged to apply.

This position reports to the Department Head for Content Organization and Management and works closely with the Acquisitions and Collection Development Librarians in providing access to licensed library resources. The library's size and culture allow for involvement in many areas, including providing library reference and/or instruction service. Library faculty are highly engaged in library planning and policy-making.

Qualifications, Required: Master's degree in library science from an ALA-accredited institution or equivalent; demonstrated mastery (through experience or coursework) of current e-resources concepts related to trends and practice; strong customer service orientation with excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to work collaboratively with colleagues; potential to meet the library's requirement for scholarship and service.

Qualifications, Preferred: Experience managing e-resources in an academic library; experience with spreadsheets and databases; experience working with discovery systems; experience managing resources in a link resolver; experience working with III Sierra; experience with electronic resource management systems; experience working with proxy servers; experience working with publishers and vendors; supervisory experience.

Salary & Benefits: Salary and rank are commensurate with qualifications. Minimum salary: $44,000.

To Apply: View the full posting and apply online.

To be considered, you must apply online. You will be required to attach a letter of application, resume, and names and telephone numbers of three references.

All new employees are required to have listed credentials/degrees verified within 30 days of employment. All new employees who will be teaching are required to provide official transcripts within 30 days of employment. Transcripts should be provided for the highest earned degree and/or the degree which is being used to satisfy credential/qualification requirements.

Application Deadline: Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

Listing: #157
Posted: April 9, 2015
Organization: University of Arkansas Libraries, University of Arkansas
Location: Fayetteville, AR

Description: The University of Arkansas Libraries seek applications and nominations for the position of Head of Instruction and Liaison Services. In an environment where constant change and transformation occur, the Head of Instruction and Liaison Services works collaboratively with library staff that provide instruction and consultation services, collection development, and outreach to the campus research community.

The head leads a department of professional librarians and staff to support student learning through the development and assessment of focused instruction and consultation services throughout the curriculum. The department consists of librarians for agriculture, business, education, engineering, geosciences, english, communication, social and life sciences, and mathematics. In addition, the head provides collaborative leadership in liaison services for all campus disciplines and extends partnerships with campus entities, including the University 's Global Campus and Honors College.

Responsibilities: Responsibilities of this position include research and creative work and service in keeping with the faculty requirements of the University of Arkansas. The successful candidate must have demonstrated a record of achievement sufficient for appointment at the rank of Librarian / Professor with tenure and should possess excellent interpersonal skills encompassing the ability to work collegially as a member of a team; strong analytical and organizational skills; and excellent written and oral communication skills. A dossier will be required for appointment and hiring.

Qualifications, Required: A master 's degree from an ALA-accredited program and a minimum of seven years of experience with research and instruction programs. Demonstrated understanding of, and receptiveness to, the uses of emerging technologies and instructional design principles. Demonstrated success with leading and managing people in a research environment.

Qualifications, Preferred: Knowledge of trends and issues in scholarly communications. Demonstrated experience with assessment tools and strategies. Knowledge of collection development tools and methods.

Salary and Benefits: Tenured, twelve-month faculty appointment at the rank of Librarian / Professor. Salary: $75,000. Relocation allowance available. Benefits include TIAA/CREF, Fidelity Mutual Fund, or the Arkansas Public Employees Retirement System, 22 days of annual leave, tuition reduction, and health insurance.

To Apply: Send letter of application, résumé, and names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three current references to libhrofc@uark.edu to the attention of Jeff Banks, Assistant Director for Library Human Resources and Diversity Programs, University of Arkansas Libraries, 365 N. McIlroy Avenue, Fayetteville, Arkansas 72701-4002.

Application Deadline: Completed applications received by April 10, 2015, will receive full consideration. Late applications will be reviewed as necessary to fill the position.

About the University: The University of Arkansas places students first by enhancing academic programs, creating an engaging campus life, reducing obstacles, enhancing diversity, improving graduation rates, and marshaling the expertise of the faculty, staff, and students. The University is classified by the Carnegie Foundation as a research university with very high levels of research activity (RU/VH). The University provides a superior campus landscape and environment while designing and building world class facilities. The funding for research awards and research expenditures continues to grow, and so do the academic programs offered. The University Libraries share in the stewardship of the University 's goals and takes responsibility for the health of the research and teaching collections as well as programs that further support the academic mission.

Listing: #156
Posted: April 9, 2015
Organization: Gill Library Learning Commons, The College of New Rochelle
Location: New Rochelle, Coop City, Harlem, Bronx, Manhattan and Brooklyn, NY

Description: The College of New Rochelle seeks six (6) enthusiastic and creative librarians to join Gill Library as a Learning Commons Librarian at each of our campuses located in New Rochelle, Coop City, Harlem, Bronx, Manhattan and Brooklyn. Position is available beginning April 1st, 2015.

Reporting to the Assistant Dean of the Library, the Learning Commons Librarian will work with library colleagues and campus-wide partners to implement and maintain strategic and operative plans for the Gill Library Learning Commons. With a welcoming virtual and physical presence, the Library Learning Commons will provide a space for students to gain and practice skills vital to academic success. The Learning Commons Librarian should be interested in exploring innovative ways of providing research, information, and digital literacy instruction across campus and be eager to collaborate with other librarians, faculty, students and staff

Responsibilities:

• Participate in the design and implementation of programs, initiatives, and outreach activities at the Library Learning Commons, College, and beyond;
• Participate in the development and implementation of the strategic and operative plans for the Library Learning Commons;
• Establish and promote teaching and learning support programs in collaboration with colleagues in the library and across campus;
• Pursue opportunities for library involvement in campus-wide learning support programs and participate in the coordination of the integration of these programs into the Learning Commons;
• Collaborate with existing staff to conduct marketing and outreach programs for the Library Learning Commons;
• Teach in-person and virtual information literacy sessions, 2-credit Research and Information Literacy course, and support modules utilizing student-centered and outcomes-based pedagogy;
• Participate in embedded librarianship project related to MURAL initiative;
• Partner with librarians, faculty, and Learning Commons staff to create innovative and meaningful learning opportunities for students, including those related to digital projects;
• Provide research guidance to students and faculty both individually and in groups;

Qualifications, Required:

• Master 's degree in Library/Information Science from a program accredited by the American Library Association;
• Demonstrated interest in information literacy and a commitment to innovative and collaborative teaching;
• Experience providing information literacy instruction in an academic library;
• Commitment to undergraduate research;
• Ability to work with multiple constituencies in a collaborative environment, manage time and multiple projects simultaneously, set and accomplish goals, meet deadlines;
• Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to work collegially with students, faculty, and staff;
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, especially for marketing and outreach;
• Knowledge of information literacy theory, practice and assessment techniques;
• Knowledge of learner support services in higher education, such as tutoring and writing services, etc.

Qualifications, Preferred:

• Demonstrated commitment to working with diverse groups and varied learning styles;
• Demonstrated experience using emerging technologies in instructional settings;
• Commitment to liberal arts education.

Salary and Benefits: The College offers a competitive salary and benefits include health insurance, a retirement plan with TIAA-CREF, a credit union, state-of-the-art Wellness Center, and liberal vacation.

To Apply: View the full postings.

Send letter of interest (addressed to Dean Ana E. Fontoura), CV, and 3 references to:

Ms. Brunie Lopez
Secretary to the Dean
Gill Library
The College of New Rochelle
29 Castle Place
New Rochelle, NY 10805

Listing: #155
Posted: April 9, 2015
Organization: University of Idaho Libraries, University of Idaho
Location: Moscow, ID

Description: The University of Idaho Library invites applications from innovative and service-oriented individuals for the position of Digital Infrastructure Librarian. The person in this position will work closely with the Head of Technical Services, members of the Data and Digital Services unit, the staff of the Technical Services Department, and the Northwest Knowledge Network (the university 's data management service center).

An ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, an agile and flexible approach to working with technology, and the ability to adapt to an evolving environment. The University of Idaho library currently has established digital collections, extensive geospatial data resources, and is implementing an institution-wide instance of VIVO. As a member of the Orbis Cascade Alliance, the library collaborates extensively with thirty-six other academic libraries in the Pacific Northwest. As a member of the University of Idaho faculty, the successful candidate is expected to participate in planning and governance, to be able to work comfortably in a shared decision-making environment, and to be active professionally in research, outreach and professional service.

An ideal candidate will be intellectually curious with a desire for continuous learning, enthusiastically contribute to the University 's research, teaching and outreach programs, explore emerging technologies with regard to potential library applications, and be committed to the ideals of faculty service.

Responsibilities: The successful applicant will support the University of Idaho 's mission by making information resources available, findable, and usable by: providing support for digital and data initiatives in the Library, primarily for metadata and associated technologies; developing, implementing, and refining metadata, ontologies, and controlled vocabularies to enhance information organization, discovery, and use; efficiently managing large sets of metadata records; overseeing interoperability of library systems (e.g., harvesting records for display in the library 's discovery interface); and serving as a resource to library employees for questions concerning database maintenance, metadata standards, interoperability of systems, and workflow.

The successful applicant will establish and maintain a productive research agenda, including publication and pursuit of external funding. Scholarship must be validated through external peer review lead to a portfolio of regional, national, or international impact.

The successful applicant will participate in appropriate professional organizations.

The successful applicant will provide service and leadership by: contributing expertise in information science to collaborative projects with members of the university community; participating in problem-solving and policy-making activities and committee work; and sharing with library colleagues relevant information gained from professional activities, and use that knowledge to improve departmental operations.

Qualifications, Required:

• Graduate degree in library science from an ALA-accredited institution or equivalent.
• Coursework, training, or experience with Dublin Core or discipline-specific descriptive metadata schemas, e.g. FGDC-CSDGM or DDI.
• Coursework, training, or experience with XML and XSLT.
• Ability to work effectively, independently, and collaboratively in a collegial environment.
• Ability to meet requirements for promotion and tenure.
• Excellent oral, interpersonal, and written communication skills.

Qualifications, Preferred:

• Non-MARC metadata coursework beyond the basic or introductory level.
• Informatics, research data management, digital archives, or GIS background.
• Demonstrated ability to use scripting language(s) to transform metadata.
• Experience with HTML/CSS and other web technologies.
• Experience with metadata on a professional or paraprofessional level (preferably in an academic library).
• Experience implementing, maintaining, and configuring library applications and systems.
• Familiarity with METS and MODS.
• Experience working in an academic library, particularly with data management systems or institutional repositories.
• Research interests that could lead to scholarly publication.

Salary and Benefits: $44,000 - $48,000

To Apply: View the full posting and apply online.

Application Deadline: The closing date for this position has been changed to Open Until Filled, with a first consideration date of March 31, 2015. Those who have already applied will still be considered and need not reapply.

Listing: #155
Posted: April 9, 2015
Organization: K-State Libraries, Kansas State University
Location: Manhattan, KS

Description: Kansas State University Libraries invite applications and nominations for the position of Undergraduate Experience Librarian. The person in this position will collaborate with colleagues in the Libraries ' Undergraduate & Community Services department and academic and student affairs programs to support K-State 's 2025 Visionary Plan goal. The Undergraduate Experience librarian will apply creativity and strategic planning to provide learning, engagement, and outreach opportunities designed to help K-State students acclimate and thrive, particularly first-year, transfer, and international students. Throughout all endeavors, this position will promote diversity. The librarian in this position will directly interact with students in a variety of venues that may include the classroom, living/learning communities, tutoring centers, Open House, New Student Orientation, and Week of Welcome. While the librarian in this position will work independently on many projects, they will also find that their goals overlap with colleagues within the department and throughout the Libraries, such as the Communications & Marketing department, providing opportunities to work in teams.

This is a full-time tenure track position, and the candidate should have a commitment to scholarly/creative activities and professional service necessary for pursuing tenure at Kansas State University Libraries. This position reports to the Head, Undergraduate and Community Services.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement learning opportunities and services in collaboration with the university 's first year experience program, K-State First
• Collaborate with colleagues to coordinate learning outcomes and library instruction for large, general education courses, such as Public Speaking, Expository Writing, University Experience, and the English Language Program
• Promote first-year and transfer student success and retention through collaboration with campus academic and student services programs and offices
• Participate in assessment to support continuous improvement of student learning and engagement
• Collaborate with colleagues to provide excellent reference, research, and student learning activities

Qualifications, Required:

• ALA-accredited MLS
• Demonstrated experience teaching information literacy infused classes
• Demonstrated record of success working within or providing services for diverse groups
• Demonstrated understanding of the theories and practices related to higher education and first-year students, diversity, or retention
• Demonstrated excellent interpersonal skills with a strong user-centered service orientation

Qualifications, Preferred:

• Demonstrated success developing services for first-year or at-risk students in higher education
• Demonstrated success collaborating with academic faculty, academic affairs, or student affairs programs, offices or organizations
• Experience providing user-centered reference service, online or in-person
• Demonstrated ability to lead complex projects
• Experience assessing student learning

Salary and Benefits: The Libraries aim to attract outstanding talents, and we offer competitive salary in recognition of responsibilities and experience.

To Apply: View the full posting.

Please send the following as one PDF file:

• A letter of application. To greatly strengthen your application, please apply your communication skills to clearly address the position responsibilities and qualifications listed above, and demonstrate how your work style, vision, and other distinctive qualities would enhance our organization.
• A curriculum vitae
• Names and contact information, including e-mail addresses, for three references to libhr@k-state.edu, attention Kim Piper. Please include “UE_LIB” in the subject line.

Application Deadline: Deadline for applying is April 10, 2015.

Listing: #153
Posted: April 9, 2015
Organization: King Library, San José State University
Location: San Jose, CA

Description: The University Library's Head of Acquisitions works respectfully and cooperatively with employees of the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library to perform duties under limited supervision, and works independently to achieve specified outcomes reporting to the Technical Services Manager, University Library. King Library is a unique collaboration between the City of San José and the San José State University. This position is responsible for providing library services on behalf of the City and University in an integrated unit.

The purpose of this position is to oversee the Acquisitions Unit providing leadership and planning, establishing policies and procedures, and organizing workflow for the successful operation of the Unit. The Acquisitions Unit is responsible for acquiring over $2 million, annually, of electronic and print books, journals, databases, and media to support SJSU's 85 degree programs each year, and ongoing oversight for 125,000 e-books, 120,000 electronic and print journals, and 400 electronic databases. Additional responsibilities of the position include project management; acquisition of complex formats and electronic resources; managing and negotiating electronic resource license agreements; supplying work lead direction to SJSU staff; and developing and providing training. The incumbent in this position works collaboratively with the Head of Collection Development and the University Library Accounting Office to monitor allocations and expenditures for Library acquisitions and serves as primary contact and negotiator with Library materials vendors.

Responsibilities:

• Oversees and coordinates the component parts of the Acquisitions Unit, developing workflows, establishing best practices, and providing strategic solutions.
• Implements the priorities of the Dean, Associate Dean and Technical Services Manager; oversees work to ensure excellent results in an expeditious manner.
• Makes recommendations as to what to do when situations arise where there is no precedent or standard method of performing the work
• Establishes goals and coordinates projects.
• Serves as a resource to the Manager of Technical Services and the Unit for complex acquisitions problems and represents SJSU Library in handling complaints and resolving issues related to Acquisitions operations.
• Serves as a resource for San Jose Public Library employees in overseeing and troubleshooting issues with the Millennium Acquisitions System Module.
• Works closely with the Head of Collection Management and Technical Services Manager to encumber and monitor fund allocations of a budget of over 2 million dollars.
• Develops and presents best practices for SJSU and CSU audiences and presents at appropriate conferences.
• Provides training to Subject Librarians on GOBI, Millennium, and approval profiles.
• Provides work direction to two Technical Services Specialists and two Acquisitions Specialists working in King Library.
• Coordinates, instructs, guides, checks, monitors, and corrects the work of others in order to maintain levels of productivity and quantity.
• Provides input to the manager for performance reviews and operational issues.
• Reviews, evaluates, and negotiates licensing agreements in consultation with the University Library Dean.
• Maintains and updates file of license agreements.
• Orders a variety of electronic resources working closely with the Head of Collection Development.
• Interprets license agreements to establish online access and resolve access problems for SJSU students and faculty.

Qualifications, Required: A Bachelor's degree and/or equivalent training and minimum of 4 years' experience working in an administrative or analytical support position.

Qualifications, Preferred:

• Staff experience in an acquisitions department of a library
• Experience with an integrated library system, such as Millennium, Sierra, or Voyager.
• Evidence of strong written and oral communication skills.
• Experience negotiating with vendors.
• Experience with financial, invoice and accounting procedures in a library setting.
• Experience supervising and leading the work of other employees.
• Experience interpreting license agreements.

Salary and Benefits: Salary Range: $4,693/month - $7,250/month

To Apply: View the full posting and apply online on SJSU's career site. Search for Job ID 23240.

Required Application Material: Resume, Letter of interest, Complete SJSU Online Employment Application. Please note that failure to completely fill out each section of the online application may result in your application not receiving consideration. Evidence of degree(s) or certification(s) may be required at time of hire. Every applicant who reaches the final level of interviews will be required to submit their fingerprints to the Livescan fingerprint service through the university's Police Department. SJSU will pay all costs associated with this procedure.

Application Deadline: This position is open until filled. However, applications received after the first screening date of March 25, 2015, will be considered at the discretion of the university.

Listing: #152
Posted: April 9, 2015
Organization: UAB Libraries, UAB Hospital
Location: Birmingham, AL

Description: UAB Libraries is seeking a creative, energetic, and flexible librarian to fill an exciting new faculty position embedded in the clinical setting within the Department of Anesthesiology. This individual will manage the programmatic aspects of the Anesthesiology department's medical library, including the collection and organization of material related to department's history and management of content in several areas for department's website(s). Other activities include: providing in-depth research consultations and reference services; building collaborative relationships with resident and attending physicians, medical students, and staff; and attending conferences, rounds, and some lectures, providing immediate information as requested using current technology and resources. In addition, the librarian will collaborate with researchers on journal club, courses, anesthesiology history, systematic reviews of the literature, and other clinically-focused projects. The successful candidate is expected to participate on library and university committees, contribute to the profession, and build a record of progressive scholarly and professional achievement.

This is a non-tenure-track faculty position with a primary appointment in UAB Libraries and secondary appointment in the Department of Anesthesiology, School of Medicine.

Qualifications, Required: ALA accredited MLS and five (5) years of relevant library experience. Work experience may NOT substitute for education requirement.

Qualifications, Preferred: Experience in an academic health sciences library, skill in teaching adult learners, track record of library and/or subject-related publications and presentations at appropriate professional meetings, and evidence of initiative, flexibility, and collaboration. The ideal candidate will have a strong public service orientation, the ability to adapt and work creatively in a rapidly changing environment, demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with all levels of faculty, staff and students, and excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

Salary and Benefits: Rank dependent on the successful candidate's qualifications and experience, reporting to the Vice Chair, Education, Department of Anesthesiology and Dean of Libraries, with coordination by the Libraries' Clinical Services Librarian. Salary from $55,000. Excellent fringe benefits, including TIAA/CREF.

To Apply: Submit letter of application, resume, and the names and contact information of three references to:

Karen Coggin
Mervyn H. Sterne Library
University of Alabama at Birmingham
SL 172
1720 2ND AVE S
Birmingham, AL 35294-0014.

Email applications will be considered at: kcoggin@uab.edu.

Application Deadline: Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

About the Hospital: The centerpiece of UAB's clinical enterprise, UAB Hospital is located in Birmingham's Medical District. In the midst of UAB's major research centers and clinics, the 1,157-licensed-bed hospital is among the 20 largest and best equipped in the nation. UAB Hospital is the only Magnet-designated hospital in Alabama, and trains almost 1000 medical residents in over 75 specialties and subspecialties. Birmingham is home to the world-renowned Civil Rights Institute, is experiencing exciting downtown revitalization and development of innovative green spaces, and was recently named no. 1 in the Forbes list of America's Most Affordable Cities.

Listing: #151
Posted: April 9, 2015
Organization: Fondren Library, Rice University
Location: Houston, TX

Description: The Collection Assessment Librarian supports the Library 's mission by providing data and analysis to inform strategic collection making for Fondren Library. The position is also responsible for collection development in multiple areas of the natural sciences and/or engineering disciplines, serves as a liaison to the corresponding departments and contributes to reference services and user education. Commitments to professional development are expected.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborates across the department to provide data and analysis regarding collections usage and cost benefits, providing data-driven bases for collection selection and de-selection.
• Provides general and specialized reference assistance and user education services to students, faculty and members of the public (virtually and face-to- face).
• Manages a library collection, including identification, selection, evaluation, vendor negotiations and de-selection of teaching and research-level library materials in a variety of formats.
• Consults with and advises academic departments on the selection and effective use of library materials.
• Provides proactive and responsive service to faculty and students in assigned departments, including orientations, research guidance, online subject and course guides and class instruction.
• Participates in library/campus research support service initiatives including those related to research data management, curation and preservation.
• Assists in educating and informing faculty and graduate students on scholarly communication issues such as open access initiatives, digital publishing and digital curation.
• Commitments to professional development are expected.

Qualifications, Required:

• ALA-accredited Master's degree in Library Science
• Demonstrated interest in and enthusiasm for developing knowledge of science/engineering literature and information sources for use in developing research-level collections.
• Strong analytical skills and experience with statistical tools, including producing reports, visualizing data and communicating findings.
• Experience with computer and telecommunications technologies for information management and collaboration.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, teaching and communication skills, including the ability to actively listen to, understand and articulate the needs of users.
• Ability to apply new technologies to library services.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the scientific research process and the impact of e-science methodologies upon scientific research.
• Working knowledge of basic reference sources, including print, online databases and the use of the internet in the research process.

Qualifications, Preferred:

• Undergraduate degree in a science or engineering discipline or demonstrated previous professional-level collection development experience in a science or engineering discipline in an academic library.
• Advanced degree in relevant scientific discipline.
• Two years previous professional experience providing instructional and research services in an academic library.
• Project management skills.
• Reading knowledge of a foreign language.

Salary and Benefits: $59,000 minimum, with hiring salary commensurate with experience and qualifications; no state or local income tax; 21 benefit days; 8 study days; a range of retirement options including TIAA/CREF; health and life insurance; and tuition waiver.

To Apply: Please apply with cover letter, résumé, and the names, titles, addresses, telephone numbers, and e-mail addresses of three references at: http://jobs.rice.edu/postings/3662.

Application Deadline: Applications received by April 20, 2015 will receive first consideration.

Listing: #150
Posted: April 9, 2015
Organization: Biola University Library, Biola University
Location: La Mirada, CA

Description: Biola University seeks an energetic and student-focused librarian to coordinate, assess, and provide instructional services at the Biola Library. The Information Literacy Librarian will report to the Assistant Dean of the Library and work collaboratively with a team of librarians and faculty to implement and assess a library instruction program that supports the mission and vision of the university.

Responsibilities:
Information Literacy and Instruction

• Provide leadership in developing, expanding, assessing, and promoting a curriculum-integrated information literacy instruction program.
• Take primary responsibility for teaching face-to-face library instruction sessions for general education courses, as well as upper level courses in assigned liaison areas.
• Collect statistics and assess the library instruction program to monitor progress and evaluate its effectiveness; report findings to organizations and accrediting agencies as necessary.
• Collaborate with other librarians to refine policies and procedures for library instruction.

Reference and Collection Development

• Provide in-person and online reference service to students, staff, faculty, alumni, and other members of the Biola community.
• Participate in the Liaison Librarian Program, which includes working with faculty to select and weed library materials in assigned liaison areas.
• Maintain collaborative relationships with Biola faculty in assigned academic departments to promote library resources and support faculty research.
• Develop research guides (currently LibGuides) and training materials; work with the Library Website Team to ensure their usability and online presence.

Professional Growth

• Promote the intellectual growth of the Biola community and serve as a Christian scholar who integrates service, teaching, and scholarship with one 's commitment to the Christian faith.
• Serve on various library teams or task forces as assigned.
• Participate in university governance by serving on campus-wide task forces and committees.
• Keep abreast of current trends in information literacy instruction and contribute to the field of librarianship through reading professional literature, attending workshops and conferences, serving in professional organizations, or conducting research for publications.
• Pursue promotion in librarian rank and salary at appropriate times.

Qualifications, Required:

• Master 's degree in Library Science from an ALA-accredited program, or closely related field.
• At least three years of experience with reference and instruction services in an academic setting or equivalent.
• Demonstrated aptitude for teaching information literacy skills to ungraduated and graduate students.
• Good understanding of instructional design, information technologies, and assessment as it applies to information literacy instruction.
• Experience with collection development in an academic library or equivalent.
• Strong public service and interpersonal skills; demonstrated ability to work as a member of a team in a collegial environment.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Familiarity with professional issues and trends in academic librarianship.

Qualifications, Preferred:

• Second master 's degree or doctoral degree in a discipline relevant to Biola 's undergraduate or graduate programs.
• Training, education, or experience in one or more of the following fields: Business, Natural Sciences, Math, or Educational Technology.
• Preference will be given to candidates who demonstrate experience developing and assessing information literacy instruction programs in an academic setting; experience with emerging technologies; and creativity, initiative, and self-direction in developing resources and services.

Salary: $4,629.88 - 5,306.77 per month

To Apply: Please apply online at https://biola.csod.com/ats/careersite/jobdetails.aspx?site=1&c=biola&id=250 by submitting a letter of interest, a curriculum vitae, a one-page testimony of your faith, and contact information for three professional references.

Listing: #149
Posted: April 9, 2015
Organization: J. Otto Lottes Health Sciences Library, University of Missouri
Location: Columbia, MO

Description: The University of Missouri has an immediate opening for an Information Services Librarian within the J. Otto Lottes Health Sciences Library. Principal duties include: providing reference services, literature searching, user education, and personal file management consultation at the Health Sciences Library; coordinating and scheduling information desk and virtual reference services; training and supervision of Graduate Library Assistants; serving as liaison to the hospital, providing leadership on library participation in local health care quality improvement initiatives; and coordinating the practicum program for the library.

Qualifications, Required:

• Masters' degree from an ALA accredited program, including coursework in health sciences librarianship or experience in a health sciences library.
• Commitment to outstanding customer service.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a marked ability to communicate with many diverse groups of people.
• Ability to work in a team environment.

Qualifications, Preferred:

• Experience in searching Ovid MEDLINE, CINAHL, PubMed, Scopus; experience with EndNote &/or other personal file management programs.
• Library service desk experience.
• Supervisory experience.
• Teaching experience.
• Experience or training in quality improvement tools.
• Experience/familiarity with principles of evidence-based health care.
• Training or experience in creating LibGuides.

Salary and Benefits: Annual beginning salary of $45,000.
This position will be hired at a rank of Librarian I or Librarian II. All entry-level librarians must qualify for promotion from Librarian I to Librarian II by the 5th anniversary of their start date.

To Apply: Apply for this position online at http://hrs.missouri.edu/find-a-job/academic/index.php/ with Job ID 15830.

Application Deadline: Preference for applications received by April 10, 2015. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Listing: #148
Posted: April 8, 2015
Organization: Clemson University Libraries, Clemson University
Location: Clemson, SC

Description: Clemson University Library seeks an inquisitive and service-oriented professional to coordinate all aspects of cataloging for electronic resources. The Electronic Resources Cataloger reports to the leader of the Electronic Resources Team within the Technical Services and Collection Management Unit and supervises one staff member. This is a 12-month tenure-track position with faculty rank and status. Clemson library faculty participate in library-wide planning and governance and are active in professional organizations.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinates and manages all aspects of cataloging for growing collections of electronic resources including e-books, databases, e-journals, streaming videos, downloadable audiobooks and other electronic formats
• Manages access to e-resources using various applications, such as Innovative's Millenium ILS and the ProQuest suite of products (Intota, 360)
• Ensures consisten indexing and accuracy of holdings to enhance findability and display of libary holdings across multiple platforms, including the library's catalog and discovery services
• Implements policies and procedures that promote effective workflow for e-resource management and access
• Applies knowledge of current cataloging, classification, and structural standards, such as MARC21, AACR2, RDA, LCSH, LCC, FRBR
• Investigates and resolves problems with access, findability, and display of e-resources
• Collaborates with member libraries and administrators of PASCAL (Partnership Among South Carolina Academic Libraries) regarding access to statewide resources
• Coordinates problem resolution and record management with vendors/publishers
• Collaborates with library staff to enhance user experience and access to various e-resources

Qualifications, Required:

• ALA-accredited MLS degree or equivalent
• Two years cataloging experience, preferably in an academic setting
• Experience with original and copy cataloging for a variety of formats
• Experience with bibliographic utility, such as OCLC
• Technical experience wiht client side functions of an integrated library system (ILS), such as Millennium
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills
• Evidence of ability to effectively manage multiple priorities and competing deadlines

Qualifications, Preferred:

• Demonstrated knowledge and experience with current trends in cataloging and classification
• Experience with Millennium ILS and OCLC
• Experience with administration of content management systems, such as ProQuest Serials Solutions/360 and Summon products
• Knowledge of emerging trends related to next generation library management systems
• Supervisory skills and/or experience
• Evidence of, or potential for, professional and/or scholarly activity

Salary and Benefits: Faculty rank and competitive salary based on the successful candidate's qualifications and experience. State of South Carolina, TIAA-CREF, or other retirement plans available. Various medical plans, dental plans, 18 days annual leave, 15 days sick leave, 12 paid holidays, and liberal professional development leave are provided. Clemson University allows employees to earn up to six credit hours free of charge each semester. Library faculty receive an individual stipend for travel or other professional development activity.

To Apply: Submit the following in a single PDF (filename: "Lastname_ERCataloger.pdf"): a letter of interest directly addressing the requirements for the position; professional résumé; names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three professional references electronically to:

Ms. Kristy Snider
klsnide@clemson.edu

Job posting is online at http://www.clemson.edu/library/lib_overview/jobs/fac/ER%20Cataloger.html.

Application Deadline: Review of materials will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Applications received by April 30, 2015 will be guaranteed consideration.

Listing: #147
Posted: April 8, 2015
Organization: Massachusetts Eye and Ear Library, Massachusetts Eye and Ear
Location: Boston, MA

Responsibilities: This is a position with broad and diverse duties encompassing the provision of evidence-based information, in-depth reference service, user instruction, cataloging, maintaining print and electronic resources, document delivery, and other duties as are needed to MEE staff, students, investigators, and others.

• Provides reference service to physicians, investigators, support staff, students, and visitors, including simple and in-depth literature searches using a wide variety of databases.
• Collaborates on systematic reviews.
• Answers medical, statistical, and historic (MEE) reference questions, verifies citations, teaches bibliographic skills including Endnote.
• Teaches groups and individuals the use of and access to print and serial collections.
• Maintains and manages print and electronic resources.
• Manages all phases of electronic resources for the library, from evaluation and setup through implementation and maintenance.
• Develops technology assessments and plans based on library and patron needs. Responsible for the integrated library system; monitors the system for upgrades, resolves problems.
• Manages the processing of and access to electronic resources (subscription databases, e-journals, eBooks).
• Maintains statistical data and metrics, including usage and cost analysis, to support collection decisions.
• Assists Library Director in planning and implementing short- and long-range technology goals.
• Assesses and recommends enhancements of existing and new technologies and related services.
• Troubleshoots problems with software and equipment.
• Produces LibGuides.
• Does copy cataloging via OCLC.
• Does shelf reading, copying, scanning, and other tasks as needed.
• Using Docline, manages document delivery service, finding the fastest and least costly way to deliver articles not available at the Library. Uses OCLC, AVSL, NLM, and other network providers to obtain materials.
• Maintains a record of ILL activity.
• Adheres to copyright laws and stays informed of changes.
• Provides articles from Library collection on request for busy patrons.

Qualifications, Required:

• A Master 's degree in Library Science from an ALA-accredited school.
• Minimum three years of experience working in a medical library.
• Must possess the ability to balance multiple tasks while serving patrons with high expectations.
• A strong background in computers/technology and non-print materials format.
• Familiarity with trends in delivery of electronic information.
• Familiarity with EndNote and LibGuides.
• Strong commitment to customer service.
• Ability to work with a diverse group of patrons (investigators, physicians, students, volunteers, patients and their families).
• The ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Salary: $54,000 - $57,000 annually, depending on experience.

To Apply: Apply online at https://re12.ultipro.com/MAS1001/JobBoard/ListJobs.aspx.
Scroll down to Reference Librarian, Job #15-0105.

Listing: #146
Posted: April 8, 2015
Organization: Arizona Health Sciences Library, Northern Arizona University Phoenix Biomedical Campus and the University of Arizona College of Medicine
Location: Phoenix, AZ

Description: NAU Cline Library seeks a self-motivated, creative, collaborative, and resourceful Health Sciences Librarian. Reporting to the Head of Teaching, Learning, and Research Services at NAU Cline Library, the librarian will develop and grow the NAU Cline Library's resources and services at the AHSL-Phoenix while functioning as part of an inter-institutional team. The Health Sciences Librarian will coordinate and deliver library services to the NAU programs located at the Health Sciences Education Building (HSEB) in Phoenix. The collaborative facility accommodates degree programs offered by the NAU College of Health and Human Services and the UA College of Medicine-Phoenix, as well as other educational, research, and clinical activities. The position focuses on student learning and success. NAU, which has a growing presence in the health sciences, currently offers doctoral programs in Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy and a master 's program in Physician Assistant Studies at the Phoenix campus. The successful candidate will build and maintain strong relationships with students and faculty in these academic programs.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as a full member of the NAU Cline Library staff, working with NAU faculty, students and colleagues located at NAU 's Phoenix Biomedical Campus or at a distance.
• Collaborate with faculty teaching NAU courses, NAU Cline Library colleagues, and others in the design and delivery of teaching and learning support that makes a direct and positive impact on students' successful achievement of course- and program-level student learning outcomes.
• Collaborate with NAU faculty and NAU Cline Library colleagues to design and deliver a new suite of research support services, including working with faculty on open access and scholarly communication issues and developing a new institutional repository.
• Forge partnerships throughout NAU programs at the Phoenix Biomedical Campus while collaborating to define and solve problems in a changing information environment.
• Help NAU Cline Library and Arizona Health Sciences Library colleagues understand the needs of NAU programs, students, faculty and staff. Identify and respond to trends, sharing perspectives and knowledge about the campus, programs, curricula and student learning outcomes.
• Contribute to NAU Cline Library's planning and assessment processes. Provide leadership, planning, development, and evaluation of library resources and services at AHSL-Phoenix that further library and institutional goals.
• Identify relevant events and activities of the programs and related student clubs that may increase awareness of academic programs and opportunities for learning support.
• Participate in and contribute to cross-departmental and cross-institutional work at NAU Cline Library and the University of Arizona.
• Contribute to public services at AHSL-Phoenix and participate in other activities in coordination with the AHSL-Phoenix Library Director. Provide excellent customer service during interactions and proactively learn and maintain skills to meet changing expectations.
• Participate in cross-institution project groups.
• Use knowledge and skills to achieve institutional goals. Assist with program reviews, grants, and related work with NAU health sciences programs in Phoenix. Employ user-centered assessment and evidence-based decision-making for continuous improvement. Identify ways to demonstrate the library's value and increase awareness of resources and services.
• Participate in evaluation and selection of resources and access to information, including assessing how effectively information resources meet user needs. Monitor trends in research, publishing and scholarly communication.
• Identify and pursue professional development and service opportunities that reflect a commitment to learning, innovation, and excellence in higher education and libraries. Share and integrate what is learned in ways that benefit users, colleagues, and the profession. Share and integrate what is contributed in ways that benefit users, the library, the university, or communities (local, national or international).

Qualifications, Required:

• ALA-accredited Master of Library Science/Master of Library and Information Science or equivalent graduate degree in a relevant field.
• Knowledge or background (coursework, degree or experience) in the health sciences or health care environment.

Qualifications, Preferred:

• Demonstrated ability to develop and evaluate learning outcomes, collaborate with faculty to continuously improve assignments, and embed library content and support into curricula, courses, and assignments.
• Demonstrated experience working in and across groups, organizations, or institutions with the goal of shared success.
• Demonstrated experience functioning in a matrix environment in which staff may report, directly or indirectly, to multiple managers.
• Experience working with faculty, students, and colleagues in a multicultural learning and working environment.
• Familiarity with applications that support or enhance online learning environments such as Blackboard Learn, LibGuides, and Camtasia.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and balance various responsibilities and focus on high impact work.
• Experience leading, managing, assessing and delivering complex work or team-based projects.
• Demonstrated ability to contribute to a collegial academic environment with library colleagues, students, faculty and staff.
• Experience evaluating and enhancing services and operations.
• AHIP (Academy of Health Information Professionals) membership or provisional credential.

Salary: $54,000 - $57,000 annually, depending on experience.

To Apply: See the job posting and apply online.

Application Deadline: This position will be open until filled or closed. Review of applications will begin on 4/24/15.

Listing: #145
Posted: April 8, 2015
Organization: University of Nevada, Las Vegas Libraries, University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Location: Las Vegas, NV

Description: The University of Nevada, Las Vegas Libraries seeks a collaborative and creative librarian who is ready to share expertise in information literacy, instructional design, and student outreach. Reporting to the Head of Educational Initiatives, the person in this position will join an innovative and collaborative team that supports undergraduate learning, support of online education, co-curricular outreach to students, and faculty development.

The Undergraduate Learning Librarian will collaborate with library faculty and academic faculty to design tools and learning experiences that enhance lessons in information literacy and critical thinking delivered to UNLV students. She or he will participate in the planning, development, and assessment of the Libraries' instruction services in face-to-face and online environments. The successful candidate will serve as a central contact with academic and non-academic departments that support undergraduate student learning.

The successful candidate will have demonstrated the ability to work in a complex, changing environment with a positive, flexible, and innovative attitude, and she or he will have a proven capacity to work effectively and collegially in teams with staff at all levels, as well as with faculty and students.

As a tenure-track library faculty member, the successful candidate will also be expected to 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.

Qualifications, Required:

• A master's degree from a program accredited by the American Library Association.
• Recent experience or course work in information literacy instruction.
• Demonstrated competence in using current technologies and best practices in the creative design and delivery of instruction.
• Familiarity with information literacy theory, practice, and assessment.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Evidence of energy, creativity, initiative and commitment to professional growth.
• Ability to work independently and collegially.

Qualifications, Preferred:

• Experience teaching in a higher education setting, including design of lesson plans and assessment tools.
• Experience developing engaging orientations, student support activities, or other co-curricular outreach to students.

Salary and Benefits: This is a full-time, 12-month, tenure-track position at Rank II or III (equivalent to an Assistant or Associate Professor). Salary range starts at $60,100 - salary is negotiable and commensurate with experience and qualifications. Salaries are competitive with those at similarly situated institutions and dependent upon labor market. In addition, the UNLV University Libraries is committed to and helps fund professional development opportunities. Position is contingent upon funding.

To Apply: Submit a letter of interest, a detailed resume listing qualifications and experience, and the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of at least three professional references who may be contacted. Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience, with specific reference to each of the required and preferred qualifications because this is the information on which the initial review of materials will be based.

Materials should be addressed to the Undergraduate Learning Librarian Committee Chair, and are to be submitted via on-line application at https://hrsearch.unlv.edu.

Application Deadline: The review of materials will begin May 4, 2015 and will continue until the position is filled.

Listing: #144
Posted: April 8, 2015
Organization: Wright State University Libraries, Wright State University
Location: Dayton, OH

Description: Provide research and library instruction services to Wright State University students, faculty, and staff. Serve as the library liaison to COLA in the areas of English languages and literature, art and art history, modern languages, religion and philosophy.

Responsibilities:
40% Library instruction: pursues and participates in library instruction for designated subject areas and general education courses and workshops that support English composition, learning communities and the first year seminar; plans and conducts instruction in classroom, small-group, and non-traditional settings, including off-site or online; develops assessment tools for instructional activities; develops guides and tutorials; promotes course-specific instruction; collaborates with faculty to develop assignments and incorporate new resources into specific classes.

25% Reference service: responds to service requests across many disciplines as well as assigned subject areas; provides point-of-use assistance for students, faculty, and other users; provides in-depth reference and consultation assistance in assigned subject areas; participates in evening and weekend reference rotations; performs literature searches; develops online reference guides for the library 's website including course specific guides; participates fully in reference department planning, operations, and service delivery.

25% Liaison to academic departments: communicates with faculty and staff in assigned subject areas regarding library services, resources, and policies; takes requests for new materials and communicates with collection management librarians for possible addition to the collection; attends academic department meetings; participates in new faculty and staff orientations for academic departments; monitors and participates in departmental listservs; attends other relevant departmental activities. Serves as liaison to the Writing Center.

5% Professional Development and Service: participates in professional and educational activities. These include active participation in national and state organizations and regular use of continuing education opportunities provided by those organizations, and by the Reference and Instruction Department, the university, and the University Libraries.

5% Participates in the development and the performance of the libraries ' programs, policies, procedures, projects, teams and committees, including other duties as assigned.

Qualifications, Required: A.L.A. accredited M.L.S./M.L.I.S. by June 15, 2015; customer service experience serving a culturally diverse community; demonstrated commitment to teamwork; knowledge of educational technologies and the ability to apply knowledge to the design and delivery of instruction; knowledge of library instructional assessment techniques; strong willingness to promote resources and services to client groups; excellent interpersonal and communication skills; ability to manage time and set priorities, take initiative and produce results; interest in scholarly achievement, professional development and service.

Qualifications, Preferred: Library instruction and/or teaching experience; academic library experience in reference service and library instruction; experience with library instructional assessment; background in humanities; additional master 's degree.

Salary and Benefits: Min $42,111

To Apply: Online at http://jobs.wright.edu/postings/8882.

Application Deadline: April 17, 2015 for first consideration.

Listing: #143
Posted: April 8, 2015
Organization: Pennsylvania State University Libraries , Pennsylvania State University
Location: University Park, PA

Description: The Pennsylvania State University Libraries invite applicants for the position of Reference and Instruction Librarian at the Penn State Abington campus. The campus library seeks a proactive and creative librarian to provide general and specialized reference services. Duties of this position include the provision of reference services (both in person and in a virtual setting); bibliographic instruction; developing research guides and instructional materials; promoting library collections and services to faculty and students; and collection development. This position will be filled either as a tenure-line or fixed-term faculty librarian position, depending upon the interests and qualifications of the successful candidate. Some evening and/or weekend work is required.

Qualifications: Requires a MLS degree from an ALA-accredited program (or equivalent); at least 1 year post-MLS experience with reference and bibliographic instruction in an academic setting; demonstrated knowledge of academic and library applications of Web 2.0 technologies; strong knowledge of print and electronic information resources; demonstrated potential to achieve the requirements for tenure and promotion in the areas of librarianship, research, and service; excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Salary and Benefits: Rank and salary are dependent upon qualifications and experience. Fringe benefits include liberal vacation, excellent insurance and health care coverage, state or TIAA/CREF retirement options, and educational privileges. In addition, faculty in the University Libraries are afforded funds for professional development travel annually. Faculty may be asked to travel as official representatives of the Libraries to certain events and those trips are reimbursed at full cost within limits established by the University.

To Apply: To apply, please visit http://www.libraries.psu.edu/psul/jobs/facjobs/abrl.html. To be considered for the position, interested candidates should upload a letter of application, resume or C.V., and the names and contact information of three professional references (including email addresses).

Application Deadline: Review of applications will begin May 4, 2015 and continue until position is filled.

Listing: #142
Posted: April 8, 2015
Organization: University of Mississippi Libraries, University of Mississippi
Location: Oxford, MS

Description: The University of Mississippi Libraries invites applications for the position of Electronic Resources and Discovery Librarian. The position supports the acquisition and discovery of electronic resources within the Continuing Resources Department.

Responsibilities:

• Serving as a liaison to vendors regarding trials, acquisitions, favorable pricing, and management of electronic resources
• Troubleshooting electronic resource access in coordination with other staff
• Participating in the maintenance of accurate electronic resource data in the library 's ERM, Knowledgebase, and order records
• Overseeing the analysis of electronic resource use
• Developing and maintaining policies, procedures, and workflows as needed
• Serving on related library-wide committees

Qualifications:

• ALA-accredited master 's degree in library or information science by start of position
• Experience supporting electronic resource lifecycle activities in an academic or research library
• Experience with electronic resources management tools such as link resolvers, proxy systems, knowledgebases, and ERMs
• Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as part of a collaborative team
• Interest in facilitating technical skills in others
• A commitment to meet criteria for promotion and tenure, including published research and professional service

Salary and Benefits: Salary will depend on qualifications, experience, and departmental budget.

To Apply: Apply online at http://jobs.olemiss.edu. Applicants will be asked to include a letter of application, vita, and the names, addresses, phone numbers and e-mail addresses of three current professional references.

Application Deadline: Review of applications will begin immediately.

Listing: #141
Posted: April 7, 2015
Organization: Robert B. Greenblatt, M.D. Library, Georgia Regents University
Location: Augusta, GA

Description: The Robert B. Greenblatt, M.D. Library of the Georgia Regents University in Augusta invites applications for the position of Allied Health Sciences Information Librarian at the faculty rank of Instructor. The primary focus of this full-time, non-tenure track faculty position is to provide customized library services to the College of Allied Health Sciences faculty, students and staff.

Responsibilities: The successful candidate will accomplish the following:

• Provide health information literacy instruction and research assistance
• Engage in an embedded service model for the College of Allied Health Sciences faculty, students and staff
• Collaborate with library faculty to support instruction, distance education and emerging instructional technology
• Participate in service to GRU Libraries, the profession and Georgia Regents University
• Demonstrate a capacity for scholarly productivity
• Provide assistance and instruction in person and in the virtual environment

Intra-Institutional Responsibilities: The Allied Health Sciences Information Librarian will serve as liaison librarian to one or more academic units and will serve on library and institutional committees as a faculty member.
Extra-Institutional Responsibilities: The Allied Health Sciences Information Librarian is expected to be active professionally in local, regional, and national associations and will contribute to the professional literature.

Qualifications, Required:

• Master's degree in library science from ALA accredited program
• Familiarity with electronic health information resources and services
• Experience with or strong interest in presentation technologies to design instructional support materials in multiple formats
• Strong user-focused public services orientation
• Excellent written communication and interpersonal skills
• Flexibility to work collaboratively in a cross-trained team environment
• Evidence of good judgment and organizational skills
• Evidence of ability to meet university standards in librarianship, teaching, publication research, and service commensurate with faculty status.

Qualifications, Preferred:

• One year relevant professional experience (e.g., post-MLS experience or health sciences practice)
• Familiarity with academic health center environment and role of library within it
• Experience working with nursing faculty, students and/or clinicians
• Subject background in the health or life sciences, or in information technology
• Experience in initiating creative and innovative information services programs
• Experience with LibGuides or other tools for developing online guides
• Pursuit of membership in the Academy of Health Information Professionals
• Experience in grant writing
• Knowledge of best practices and emerging trends for instruction
• Professional experience in health science librarianship or nursing profession

Salary and Benefits: This position has faculty rank and status (non-tenure track). Benefits include a competitive health package, TIAA/CREF, and other retirement options. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

To Apply: Applicants should submit a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, and names of three references online. Georgia Regents University is an AA/EEO/Equal Access/ADA Employer and a Tobacco-Free Institution

Application Deadline: Review of applications begins immediately and continues until position is filled.

Listing: #140
Posted: April 7, 2015
Organization: Library of Health Sciences, Univesity of North Dakota
Location: Fargo, ND

Description: The Southeast Clinical Campus librarian is responsible for planning, promoting and providing clinical information services to UND faculty, residents, researchers and students on the Southeast Clinical Campus, based in Fargo, ND

Responsibilities:

• Provide reference, research and information services to UND School of Medicine & Health Sciences students, faculty, residents, and staff.
• Facilitate access to the information resources of the UND Library of the Health Sciences.
• Deliver instructional services that include teaching workshops and classes, developing tutorials, and creating instructional materials. Work with faculty do design instructional programs and evaluate the effectiveness of these programs.
• Provide outreach services and training to clinical faculty, health sciences students, health professionals, and health consumers in the southwest quadrant of North Dakota.

Qualifications, Required:

• Master's degree in library/information science from a program accredited by the American Library Association.
• Three years post-master's degree experience in a hospital, medical or academic library.
• Familiar with the literature of the health sciences.
• Proficient with database searching strategies.
• Proficient computer and technology skills, including office computer software (Microsoft Office).
• Experience using mobile devices, social networking and other forms of technology to deliver information services.
• Demonstrated teaching skills.
• Strong interpersonal, written and oral communication skills.
• Ability and willingness to work independently as well as collaboratively.
• Valid driver's license, and ability and willingness to travel frequently by car to various areas of the state and occasionally by air to regional and national meetings.
• Satisfactory criminal history background check.

Qualifications, Preferred:

• Knowledge of medical education, clinical care, and research and the information resources needed to support them.
• Medical reference experience, including database searching, especially PubMed.
• Knowledge of evidence-based health care.
• Experience teaching information literacy skills and subject-specific research skills.
• Experience creating online learning tools such as LibGuides, videos, and tutorials.
• Record of active participation in relevant professional organization.

Salary and Benefits: $50,000+/year, full-time, benefited, exempt.

To Apply: Please see the official job posting for a complete description and online application.
UND is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin. Women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Application Deadline: Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. However, to guarantee consideration please apply by 5 PM, April 19, 2015.

Listing: #139
Posted: April 1, 2015
Organization: William H. Hannon Library, Loyola Marymount University
Location: Los Angeles, CA

Description: The William H. Hannon Library seeks an experienced and creative librarian to serve as Librarian for Collection Development & Evaluation; this newly created position will provide direction for the planning and evaluation of the library 's collections. Reporting to the Head of Acquisitions & Collection Development, the incumbent will implement the library 's collection development goals in support of the university 's teaching and research programs and the information needs of students, faculty, and staff. This librarian will collaborate to develop broad policies establishing collection priorities, direction, and balance. The incumbent will maintain specific Library of Congress subject classification profiles to guide the development of the library 's collections in print, electronic, and other formats. This librarian will establish priorities and strategies for analyzing and assessing print and digital library collections by developing data-driven approaches to achieving strategic collections objectives and will develop and maintain client-focused relationships with faculty and students across all disciplines to determine collection needs and priorities. This librarian will also oversee the collection development activities of librarian liaisons and provide guidance to foster and support strong working relationships between faculty and librarian liaisons.

Qualifications, Required:

• Typically a Master 's degree in Library/Information Science from an ALA-accredited program or in a related field. Incumbent will be expected to continue upgrading knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to keep abreast of regulation/policy changes.
• Minimum of two years professional experience in an academic library related to collection development required.
• Demonstrated knowledge in effective budgeting and planning for library collections.
• Broad background in and knowledge of current trends in higher education, academic libraries, and the publishing industry. Understanding of scholarly research and communication and of issues of ownership and access.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate and supervise the work of colleagues for whom there is no direct supervisory control.
• Excellent interpersonal skills including ability to win the trust and confidence of faculty, librarians, and other library staff and to work effectively and collaboratively in a team-based organization. Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Knowledge of current issues in library resource sharing and ability to build library consortial relationships.
• Highly developed organizational and leadership skills.
• Demonstrated computer competencies, including Microsoft Office productivity applications. Knowledgeable about integrated library systems; knowledge of Innovative Interfaces Inc. Sierra preferred.

Qualifications, Preferred:

• Five years collection development experience in an academic library.

To Apply:
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, telephone numbers, and email addresses)

at: https://jobs.lmu.edu.

Application Deadline: Applications will be reviewed as they come in.

About the Library: 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.

About the University: 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 over 6,000 undergraduates and nearly 2,200 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.

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