Job Offerings: 2015 June - July
Posted: July 30, 2015
Organization: University of Nevada, Las Vegas Libraries, School of Medicine
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Location: Las Vegas, NV
Description: Reporting to the Dean of UNLV University Libraries, the Founding Library Director will be a key member of the leadership team of both the UNLV University Libraries as well as the UNLV SOM. We seek an experienced health sciences librarian with a strong vision for the centrality of the Library in learning and research. The successful candidate will create a new 21st century health sciences library from the ground-up. She/he will be responsible for managing the library and for creating a team of library faculty and staff who plan and deliver a variety of instructional programs, collections and services. Such work will ensure that users have access to the informational resources and possess the life-long learning skills required to succeed as medical professionals.
This is a wonderful opportunity to build an innovative library that will have a significant impact on a new medical school and serve as a model embracing the future of medical education and health sciences research. The successful candidate will have a proven capacity to build innovative programs and services in support of teaching and research and to develop and grow a motivated and knowledgeable staff.
As part of the UNLV University Libraries, the Health Sciences Library will be supported through a centralized infrastructure and shared services. The Founding Director will work closely with main campus colleagues as programs, services and collections are built. The successful candidate will have demonstrated the ability to work in a complex, changing environment with a positive, flexible, and innovative attitude, and 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 tenured library faculty member, the incumbent will engage in scholarly activities, and help mentor and model tenure-track staff regarding such efforts. The incumbent will 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 in Library or Information Science from a program accredited by the American Library Association
- Minimum five years of experience in management positions in an academic library
- Experience in a medical or health sciences library, or as a health sciences librarian, preferably in an academic medical library
- Experience developing library policy, articulating vision and providing leadership and direction toward achieving strategic goals
- Demonstrated experience in developing working partnerships with academic departments and other campus communities
- Experience, reputation, and scholarship record sufficient to meet criteria for appointment as a tenured faculty member
- A broad understanding of bio and health informatics and experience developing programming for both
- Knowledge of assessment methods that demonstrate value of libraries to institutional mission, and a commitment to continuous improvement
- Experience managing library budgets and personnel
- Knowledge of the scholarly communication landscape and role of libraries in data lifecycle management
Qualifications, Preferred: Experience with space planning; experience writing successful grant proposals; experience in maintaining donor relationships.
Salary and Benefits: This is a full-time, 12-month, tenure-track position at Rank III or IV (equivalent to an Associate Professor or Professor). Salaries are competitive with those at similarly situated institutions and dependent upon labor market. Position is contingent upon funding. Salary is negotiable and commensurate with experience and qualifications. In addition, the UNLV University Libraries is committed to and helps fund professional development opportunities.
To Apply: Applicants should apply online at https://hrsearch.unlv.edu/empApplyLogin.aspx?vacancy=16018.
Application materials must include a current resume, detailed cover letter, and names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three professional references who may be contacted. Applicants should fully describe qualifications and experience, since the initial review will serve to evaluate applicants based on documented, relevant qualifications and professional work experience. The review of materials will begin on September 1, 2015 and will continue until the position is filled. Materials should be addressed to the Founding Director, Health Sciences Library Search Committee Chair, and submitted via on-line application.
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
About the School of Medicine and Library: UNLV SOM is creating a world-class center for allopathic medical education, patient care, and research that prepares Nevada's doctors with the most innovative and technologically advanced forms of medical training while serving the health care needs of a diverse and urban population through community partnerships. UNLV SOM will build clinical, education, and research programs in cardiology, neuroscience, mental health and addiction, cancer, and orthopedics. It's innovative, problem-based curriculum centers on the importance of relationships in health care and will foster long-term connections between students and faculty, health care professionals, patients, families and the community. Students will learn how to provide compassionate care in teams of health professionals including physicians, nurses, nurse practitioners, dentists, physical therapists, social workers, occupational therapists and others in the pursuit of the best patient outcomes and satisfaction at the lowest cost.
UNLV SOM is in the process of accreditation with the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME). LCME is the accrediting body for all allopathic (M.D. granting) schools of medicine in the U.S. and Canada. The school anticipates an inaugural Fall 2017 class of 60 students which is expected to grow to 180 students.
Health sciences faculty, staff and students are currently located on the main campus and supported by the main Lied Library. The new Health Sciences Library will be part of UNLV SOM's first academic building, and designed to support the School of Medicine and all other health sciences faculty, staff and students located on the evolving health sciences campus. The Health Sciences Library will incorporate cutting edge technology while remaining high-touch as a partner in student learning and in support of research. The Health Sciences Library will be designed so all health science students can study in teams and for members of the Southern Nevada health sciences community to use as a resource. Library faculty will be partners in student learning, embedded to support evidence-based, interdisciplinary discovery of the latest research information. Physical learning spaces will incorporate multimedia, data and GIS capability for research and the creation of new knowledge. Authoritative collections will be built and delivered whenever possible, in electronic formats enabling access on multiple mobile device platforms. The library's institutional repository will capture and disseminate scholarly papers, research and conference proceedings to showcase the intellectual output of its health sciences faculty and scholars for the world to discover and use.
Posted: July 30, 2015
Organization: Dartmouth Biomedical Libraries , Dartmouth College
Location: Hanover, NH
Description: Coordinates activities for collection development in a distributed model. Serves as a member of the research and education team, providing research and education services to the Geisel School of Medicine, the Department of Biological Sciences, the Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, and other programs, in support of research, scholarship, education, and patient care in the health and life sciences.
Responsibilities:
- Oversee the library collection budget utilizing ILS/library services platform (LSP) acquisitions module and University financial enterprise resource planning (ERP) system
- Manage a wide variety of acquisitions models and vendors, including traditional library jobbers, credit card purchasing via consumer websites, standing orders, open-access, and patron-driven variants
- Manage cataloging and classification activities for monographic materials, including original and copy-cataloging
- Manage all batch record manipulation. Batch record manipulation is a fundamental aspect of this job
- Oversee ILS/LSP database quality control, including authority control functions to maximize data utility for patrons and library staff
- Primary liaison with ILS/LSP vendor for functionality relating to technical services. Maintain and provide expertise in ILS/LSP functions related to primary areas of responsibility
- Participate in collection development work, in particular working with Collection Development and Electronic and Continuing Resources librarians (ECR and CDL) to enhance discoverability of resources
- Seek out and work with vendors to obtain most cost-effective and timely services
- With ECR, seek optimal performance from discovery layers
- With ECR, liaises with the University Business Office/University Accounts Payable
- With the ECR and CDL, provide collection and budget statistics to library and university constituents
- Serve as a liaison to selected academic departments for instruction and collection development
Qualifications, Required:
- ALA-accredited degree in library and/or information science, or a combination of an advanced subject or professional degree combined with relevant academic library experience.
- One to three years of experience in a health sciences, academic, or special library setting.
- Experience with collection development activities.
- Demonstrated experience and enthusiasm in providing instructional services.
- Library Professional I: 0-3 years post-graduate experience in an academic or research library in a relevant subject area.
Library Professional II: 4-6 years post-graduate experience in an academic or research library in a relevant subject area
Library Professional III: 6-11 years post-graduate experience in an academic or research library in a relevant subject area
Library Professional IV: 11+ years post-graduate experience in an academic or research library in a relevant subject area. - Strong commitment to client service.
- Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
- Attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently and in team environments.
- Strong reference skills.
- Understanding of digital technologies and their application in service to clients.
- Knowledge of principles of collection development and budget management.
- Commitment to diversity and to serving the needs of a diverse community.
Qualifications, Preferred: Educational background in the health or life sciences preferred.
Salary and Benefits: The position is part of the Dartmouth College Library Classification System of Professional Ranks. Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications. Full benefits package including 22 vacation days; comprehensive health care; retirement plans, including TIAA-CREF; and relocation assistance.
To Apply: Applicants should apply online at https://searchjobs.dartmouth.edu/postings/31586.
Posted: July 19, 2015
Organization: The George Washington University Libraries, Gelman Library, George Washington University
Location: Washington, DC
Description: The George Washington University Libraries (GW Libraries) is seeking nominations and applications for three managers to serve as Research Services Coordinators. GW Libraries has embarked on an exciting path, serving as a catalyst to spark innovation and new ideas throughout the George Washington University community. Fundamental to our vision is the proactive role that GW Libraries play in sustaining and expanding our intellectual partnerships with faculty and students across the university. This requires an empowered, agile and highly collaborative staff that is willing to lead change and evolve in responding to an ever-changing information landscape.
Responsibilities: Research Services Coordinators will facilitate the work of the research services librarian teams. They will share responsibility for ensuring that the teams stay on track with meeting their objectives and goals, providing guidance to them as necessary. The Coordinators will be responsible for managing the individuals that comprise the teams to enable their long-term professional growth and individual accountability for their contributions. The Coordinators will work together as a team to guide the groups that have been formed and to help individuals balance “core” services with strategic initiatives. As adjustments are needed across the teams, the Coordinators will work with each other and with appropriate team leads to match the groups and individual librarians. The Coordinators will maintain a strategic perspective, helping to broaden interactions between the teams, other units in the GW Libraries and the campus to achieve the strategic objectives of these organizations. Coordinators will also be involved with core activities of reference, instruction and collection development, thus they must have familiarity with providing these services. The Coordinators will report to an Associate University Librarian for GW Libraries.
The Research Services Coordinators contribute to planning, policy development, resource management and decision-making for the GW Libraries, which is comprised of the main library (Gelman) and the libraries of the Mount Vernon (Eckles) and Virginia campuses. Coordinators will serve on Library, University, and consortium committees, as well as representing the Libraries and the University in a variety of groups and forums.
Qualifications, Required:
- ALA accredited MLS in library or information science or equivalent.
- Five years of experience as a professional librarian or archivist in increasingly responsible positions.
- Expertise in collection development, reference, or instruction.
- Familiar with current issues, including trends in areas such as scholarly communications, collection development, innovative approaches to instruction in information fluency, data management and related services, and virtual services.
- Have a strong track record of collaboration and sensitivity in working with individuals.
Qualifications, Preferred:
- Experience working in a research library and supporting students and faculty.
- Substantial record of effective engagement with faculty in developing collections for use in research and teaching.
- A track record of successful collaboration with faculty and students in providing instruction.
- Strong leadership ability.
- Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
- Creativity and excellent organizational skills.
Salary and Benefits: Salary and appointment at the rank of Librarian II/III/IV dependent upon qualifications. Comprehensive benefits package includes 22 days/year paid annual leave plus 12 days per year paid sick leave; medical; TIAA/CREF; tuition assistance.
To Apply: View the full posting and apply online. Only complete applications will be considered. To be considered, please complete an online faculty application and upload a CV and a cover letter that includes an assessment of skills related to basic qualifications, and curriculum vitae.
Application Deadline: Review of applications will begin August 3, 2015 and continue until the position is filled.
Posted: July 30, 2015
Organization: Munday Library, St. Edward's University
Location: Austin, TX
Description:
Under the supervision of the Library Director, the Acquisitions and Metadata Librarian manages acquisitions, metadata, and processing activities for library resources that are monographic in nature.
St. Edward's University is looking for a collaborative, innovative, and knowledgeable person to become our new Acquisitions and Metadata Librarian. Manage a robust acquisitions program and implement metadata and processing activities for monographic library resources for a dynamic liberal arts university in Austin, Texas. This full time position reports to the library director.
Responsibilities:
- Oversee the library collection budget utilizing ILS/library services platform (LSP) acquisitions module and University financial enterprise resource planning (ERP) system
- Manage a wide variety of acquisitions models and vendors, including traditional library jobbers, credit card purchasing via consumer websites, standing orders, open-access, and patron-driven variants
- Manage cataloging and classification activities for monographic materials, including original and copy-cataloging
- Manage all batch record manipulation. Batch record manipulation is a fundamental aspect of this job
- Oversee ILS/LSP database quality control, including authority control functions to maximize data utility for patrons and library staff
- Primary liaison with ILS/LSP vendor for functionality relating to technical services. Maintain and provide expertise in ILS/LSP functions related to primary areas of responsibility
- Participate in collection development work, in particular working with Collection Development and Electronic and Continuing Resources librarians (ECR and CDL) to enhance discoverability of resources
- Seek out and work with vendors to obtain most cost-effective and timely services
- With ECR, seek optimal performance from discovery layers
- With ECR, liaises with the University Business Office/University Accounts Payable
- With the ECR and CDL, provide collection and budget statistics to library and university constituents
- Serve as a liaison to selected academic departments for instruction and collection development
Qualifications, Required:
- ALA-accredited master's degree in library and information science
- 3 years of experience with library acquisitions
- 5 years of experience with cataloging, and knowledge of standards (RDA / MARC)
- Keep current with standards, best practices, and emerging technologies, including AACR/RDA, MARC and its successor(s), Library of Congress and Dewey classification, and other descriptive standards, metadata sets and classification schemes as needed. Provide collection statistics to library and university constituents
- Experience with integrated library systems/library service platforms, bibliographic knowledgebases, and discovery layers
- Demonstrated planning, project management, organization, problem-solving, and communication skills
- Experience writing and revising documentation and procedures
- Work effectively in a team environment as well as independently
- Strong customer service orientation
- Experience with Excel or other spreadsheet software
Qualifications, Preferred:
- Knowledge of Banner Finance, MARCEDIT, and the publishing industry
- Experience with ILS data migration
- Experience with budgets and budget planning
- Academic or practical experience with database management
Salary: Annual salary is $63,600 - $65,000 depending on qualifications and experience.
To Apply: Applicants should apply online at www.stedwards.applicantpro.com Please attach to the online application: a cover letter, resume, and three references.
Application Deadline: Review of applications will start immediately, and the position will be open until August 31.
Posted: July 30, 2015
Organization: University of Mississippi Libraries, University of Mississippi
Location: Oxford, MS
Description: The University of Mississippi Libraries invites applications for the position of Head of Research and Instruction Services. This position reports directly to the Assistant Dean for Public Services and is part of the Library's management team. The Head of Research and Instruction Services will lead the newly merged department in the development and delivery of dynamic services and programs devoted to meeting patrons' existing and emerging research needs within the J.D. Williams Library. Current programs include physical and virtual reference services, research consultations, outreach, information literacy, and instruction services. The department head manages all aspects of the Research and Instruction Services department and actively engages with academic departments to ensure that the library provides high-quality, user-focused research and information services to University faculty, staff and students. The position is a 12-month, tenure track faculty appointment.
Responsibilities:
- Directly responsible for supervision, administration, and management of the department of Research and Instruction Services including: training, developing, and evaluating librarians and staff to succeed in their positions and grow as professionals
- Directly responsible for planning, implementing, and coordinating the delivery of research, outreach and instruction services to UM faculty, staff, students, and other library patrons
- Provides vision, develops goals, oversees projects, and sets priorities for the department in concert with the Library's overall strategic plans and initiatives
- Serves as the primary facilitator for campus partners whose work intersects with that of the department
- Maintains and fosters awareness of research, instruction, scholarship, publishing, and technology trends and developments, and integrates these into activities and objectives of the department
- Assesses new resources and develops new services to meet existing or anticipated institutional initiatives as well as emerging patron needs in teaching, learning, and research
- Shares the responsibility for providing research and reference assistance to all members of the University community and library patrons
- Evaluates the evolving needs of library users, the effectiveness of the department services using statistical and other types of analysis, and is responsible for continuous improvements to user services and programs
- Maintains current awareness of subject expertise among all library staff and a full awareness of the breadth and depth of the Library's resources (print, electronic, digital) to direct researchers to the most appropriate collections and personnel
- Serves on departmental, library, and/or university-wide committees and task forces.
Along with administrative duties this position will serve as a liaison to designated academic departments. Liaison duties comprise identifying and supporting the curricular, learning and research needs of the department. The liaison will be responsible for collection development and instruction services to the assigned subject area(s). Subject liaisons also serve as a member of the Resources Managers Team, which provides coordination of collection management at the library level.
The chosen applicant will also participate in general library instruction for First Year Initiative courses, and provide both in-person and virtual reference services at a general reference desk, including support for government documents, microforms and the American Institute of Certified Public Accounts (AICPA) library collection.
Qualifications, Required:
- ALA-accredited MLS
- Minimum of five years professional experience in serving users in an academic library in the areas of reference and instructional services
- Demonstrated leadership skills, experience and outcomes related to planning, implementing, assessing and engaging library initiatives
- Knowledge of collection development best practices and trends
- Skilled at collaborating both within and outside the library in the development and delivery of services resulting in improved student learning
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively within a collaborative and rapidly changing environment
- Strong commitment to public service and proven ability to work effectively with a diverse population
- Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to foster a collegial work environment that encourages change and innovation
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Potential to meet the requirements for promotion and tenure including evidence of contributions to the scholarship of librarianship
Salary: Starting salary will be competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.
To Apply: Applications must be submitted online at https://jobs.olemiss.edu and include:
- letter of interest, including a statement of how the candidate satisfies the position qualifications listed above;
- a curriculum vitae;
- names, addresses, and phone numbers of three professional references.
Application Deadline: Review of applications will begin August 10, 2015. The position will remain open until filled or until an adequate application pool has been established.
About the University: One hundred sixty years after opening its doors as the state's flagship university, The University of Mississippi (Ole Miss) is a growing, vibrant institution that offers nationally ranked academic and research programs. In the past 10 years, the university has produced five Truman, eight Goldwater and six Fulbright scholars, plus one Marshall and one Udall Scholar. The state's first public university to shelter a chapter of Phi Beta Kappa, Ole Miss attracts promising young scholars with a litany of new programs, including the Sally McDonnell Barksdale Honors College. Ranked among the nation's top public research universities by several measures, Ole Miss is home to more than 30 research centers. Ole Miss is located in Oxford (www.oxfordms.com), in the rolling hills of north Mississippi 80 miles south of Memphis, Tennessee. A city of approximately 19,000 residents, Oxford is a vibrant university town filled with unique shops and galleries, eclectic restaurants, and historic landmarks.
Posted: July 28, 2015
Organization: River Campus Libraries, University of Rochester
Location: Rochester, NY
Description: The Instructional Development Specialist designs, prepares, delivers and evaluates programming to support instructors in the School of Arts, Sciences and Engineering in the development of their teaching and course design practices. The specialist also provides consultation to instructors and students on issues of academic honesty in courses, and implements a new program to support instructors' efforts to address issues of academic honesty through the design and implementation of their courses.
Responsibilities:
- Designs, prepares and maintains web-based resources to support course instructors in course design and teaching.
- Designs, prepares and delivers in-person trainings and workshops for instructors on course design and teaching.
- Provides one-on-one consultation to faculty and students on issues of course-related academic honesty.
- Plans, administers, facilitates and assesses instructor learning communities and discussion groups.
- Plans, administers and assesses instructional development grant programs.
Qualifications, Required: Bachelor's degree and one year instructional development or teaching and learning support; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Qualifications, Preferred: Master's degree or higher in education or related field. Two to five years experience in designing and delivering instructional development programming, preferably in a research university setting. Experience in support of undergraduate students through instruction, academic advising or student conflict resolution a strong plus.
To Apply: View the full posting at http://www.rochester.edu/working/hr/jobs/, search for Job ID #190488.
Email a cover letter and resume to cetl@rochester.edu with the subject line 'Instructional Development Specialist, CETL.' All candidates must also apply online at All applicants must apply online. Please include a cover letter and resume, submitted as one document.
Posted: July 28, 2015
Organization: Kresge Library, Dartmouth College
Location: Hanover, NH
Responsibilities: Provides innovative and effective information, education, liaison, and collections services to Dartmouth faculty, students, and staff. Core constituencies for Kresge Library include the faculty, postdoctoral and research associates, graduate and undergraduate students, and staff in the physical sciences, mathematics and computer science departments, and related interdisciplinary programs. Contributes .25 FTE to support and advance the Library's Education & Outreach Program both in the sciences and across the College.
Qualifications, Required:
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to work effectively in teams and small groups.
- Strong commitment to outreach; ability to work effectively with faculty, graduate and undergraduate students.
- Excellent working knowledge of and proficiency with core research resources, databases, and publications in the sciences.
- Demonstrated experience and enthusiasm in providing education services.
- Commitment to diversity and to serving the needs of a diverse population.
- Ability to work independently, show leadership, and manage and prioritize projects.
- Library Professional I: 0-3 years post-graduate experience in a relevant area.
- Library Professional II: 4-6 years post-graduate experience in a relevant area.
- Library Professional III: 6-11 years post-graduate experience in a relevant area.
- Library Professional IV: 11+ years post-graduate experience in a relevant area.
- ALA-accredited Masters degree in library and/or information science.
Qualifications, Preferred: Academic background in the physical sciences, mathematics or computer science preferred.
To Apply: View the full posting and apply online.
Application Deadline: Review of applications will begin August 24, 2015, and will continue until the position is filled.
Posted: July 28, 2015
Organization: Mathewson-IGT Knowledge Center, University of Nevada, Reno
Location: Reno, NV
Responsibilities: Primary responsibilities of the Reference and Instruction Librarian are to assist members of the university community seeking help at the Library and Research Services desk, through online chat, in scheduled consultations, and via phone and email; perform liaison responsibilities, including course-related instruction and collection development for the university's Health Sciences programs (including Community Health Science and Aging); teach general library instruction sessions and workshops, including library instruction for Core Writing; develop print and digital instruction materials; and participate in outreach events sponsored by the Libraries and Research Services.
Qualifications, Required: Minimum qualifications include an ALA accredited MLS or equivalent and two years of experience in a library reference or instruction setting.
Qualifications, Preferred: Background in the health sciences, including an understanding of research and education issues.
To Apply: View the full posting and apply online.
A background check will be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire. HR will attempt to verify academic credentials upon receipt of hiring documents. If the academic credentials cannot be verified, HR will notify the faculty member that an official transcript of their highest degree must be submitted within thirty days of the faculty member's first day of employment.
Posted: July 28, 2015
Organization: L. Mendel Rivers Library, Charleston Southern University
Location: Charlestol, SC
Description: The L. Mendel Rivers Library of Charleston Southern University seeks a forward thinking, service oriented, Reference and Instruction Librarian with a passion for teaching. This 12-month, non-tenure track position carries faculty rank. Charleston Southern seeks candidates who are professing Christians and who are committed to excellence in teaching, scholarship and service. They should support the goals of a strong liberal arts education and be willing to explore with students the integration of faith and learning.
Responsibilities: Participating in reference services, both in person and online; providing faculty requested and library designed instruction sessions; teaching a one hour, credit-bearing course; contributing to the development and implementation of the library's instruction program; serving as a liaison to academic departments as assigned; some evening and weekend hours will be required.
Qualifications, Required: MLS or MLIS from an ALA-accredited program; demonstrated knowledge of current information literacy standards and practices; knowledge of best practices in reference and research services; teaching skills appropriate for face-to-face and online environments; ability to train and supervise student employees; highly effective and professional communication skills.
Qualifications, Preferred: Professional experience in an academic library and in the provision of reference and instruction services in a library setting is preferred.
To Apply: View the full posting and apply online.
Candidates should complete the online application and attach a cover letter and curriculum vitae in a single document. Entering untrue or inaccurate information will result in disqualification for consideration of vacant positions or subsequent termination after hire. Review of credentials will begin immediately. Minority candidates are encouraged to apply. Prior to a final offer of employment, the selected candidate will be required to submit to a background check including, but not limited to, employment verification, educational and other credential verification.
Posted: July 28, 2015
Organization: George A. Smathers Libraries, University of Florida
Location: Gainesville, FL
Description: The George A. Smathers Libraries, University of Florida, seeks applications and nominations for the position of Department Chair for Cataloging and Discovery Services. The Department provides descriptions for and access to materials and resources held at the University of Florida in all formats and subjects, including unique and cultural heritage collections. The Department actively supports the digital publishing and data curation programs of the Smathers Libraries.
Reporting to the Associate Dean for Discovery and Access & Fackler Director, Health Science Center Libraries, the Department Chair for Cataloging and Discovery Services is a tenure track library position which provides leadership, strategic vision and direction for the department by blending traditional academic library practices with innovation to direct the department's cataloging operations and workflow; manages the department's resources; and coordinates the ongoing development of departmental staff committed to continual improvement. The Chair works collaboratively with departmental colleagues to achieve the department's goals, establish policies and procedures to integrate and enhance discoverability of collections in all material formats in accordance with library-wide priorities and support the Smathers Libraries' commitment to cooperative cataloging programs. These initiatives require wide consultation throughout the department and the library and considerable delegation of responsibilities to staff project groups. Additionally, this position is a key member of the Library's management team, ensuring organizational effectiveness, efficiency, and development of policies for library operations.
The faculty in the department are actively engaged in standards development at the national and international level. The successful candidate will be a forward thinking leader who is knowledgeable and enthusiastic about the changing nature of librarianship, the format of library collections, and the role of cataloging and metadata in extending discovery. The Cataloging and Discovery Services Department is active in the national and international cooperative cataloging initiatives of the Program for Cooperative Cataloging (PCC) — BIBCO, NACO, SACO, and CONSER. The expectation is that the strong participation in these programs will serve to shape, transform, change and redefine the purpose of cataloging and discovery both locally and nationally.
The Chair will include individuals of diverse backgrounds, experiences, races, ethnicities, genders, and perspectives in work activities to support all students and faculty and foster excellence in a diverse and global society. This position will pursue professional development opportunities, including research, publication, and professional service activities in order to meet library-wide criteria for tenure and promotion.
Responsibilities:
- Leads cataloging and discovery services operations by setting well-articulated goals in congruence with the Libraries' strategic objectives; coordinates communications related to department activities; regularly measures outputs through monthly statistical reports; and routinely assesses needed resources.
- Directs the work of the units comprising the department of 18 faculty and staff, including evaluating the department's operational effectiveness through periodic reports, annual performance evaluations, staff development, and mechanisms for continual feedback from all staff who work with Cataloging and Discovery Services.
- Fosters a collaborative approach to achieving the department's goals, establishing policies and procedures to integrate and enhance discoverability of the collections in all material formats in accordance with library-wide priorities and supporting the Smathers Libraries' commitment to cooperative cataloging programs. These initiatives require wide consultation throughout the department and the library and considerable delegation of responsibilities to staff project groups.
- Provides leadership in cataloging and metadata standards and services, promotes emerging digital information environments and metadata standards, leads the Department in system implementations, and works with other departments throughout the Libraries to ensure that Cataloging and Discovery Services is meeting demonstrated user needs.
- Leads the department's involvement in digitization projects. Ensures that workflows and projects are designed to produce appropriate metadata schemes for proposed projects, creates and revises metadata for digital products, derives metadata from authorized bibliographic tools and sources, across a wide range of material (manuscripts, photographs, ephemera, maps, datasets, prints and drawings, rare books, and archival material) to support the library's digitization initiatives.
- Coordinates agreements with representatives of the cooperative cataloging programs in which the Smathers Libraries participates, including assuming primary responsibility for assessing performance and representing the Smathers Libraries in negotiating terms and conditions of commitments.
- Researches, analyzes and integrates cataloging trends in information management, which are necessary to inform the Libraries' budgeting process, with the Smathers Libraries' collection and access priorities.
- Maintains active involvement in appropriate professional and subject related national, regional, and state organizations. Professional activity and leadership is expected in identifying and discussing cataloging issues with colleagues throughout the world.
- Performs scholarly research and provides service at the institutional and professional levels as related to assignment and in accordance with tenure and promotion criteria.
Qualifications, Required:
- ALA-accredited MLS or equivalent advanced degree in a relevant information field.
- Appointment at the Associate University Librarian rank requires a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience; and appointment at the University Librarian rank requires 12 or more years of relevant experience at an advanced level.
- Demonstrated leadership role in an academic or other research environment.
- Strong management portfolio with experience leading change, supervising and collaborating in a complex, rapidly changing environment.
- Expertise in national metadata content standards (e.g., RDA, AACR2, DACS, etc.), expertise in MARC and non-MARC encoding/structural standards (e.g. MODS, XML, EAD, etc.), or expertise in integration of emerging standards related to machine-readability.
- Demonstrated knowledge of digitization practices related to cataloging.
- Experience using metrics to assess effectiveness.
- Evidence of fostering staff professional development and growth.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with faculty, students, administrators and the general public.
- Strong potential for meeting the requirements of tenure and promotion
Qualifications, Preferred:
- Familiarity with the linked data environment, including emerging library initiatives (e.g. BIBFRAME) and name identifier systems (e.g., ORCID, ISNI).
- Working knowledge of a foreign language.
- Experience contributing bibliographic and authority records using national Program for Cooperative Cataloging standards or other national or international programs for descriptive, structural, and administrative metadata.
- Record of including individuals of diverse backgrounds, experiences, races, ethnicities, genders, and perspectives in research, teaching, service and other work.
- Experience working in an environment advancing digital initiatives.
- Record reflecting substantive scholarship and research.
To Apply: View the full posting and apply online.
To apply, submit 1) a cover letter detailing your interest in and qualifications for this position; 2) a written statement discussing: The role of the cataloger in addressing users expectation for a complete library discovery experience (250 words); 3) your current resume or CV; and 4) a list of three references including their contact information (address, telephone number, and email). Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Application Deadline: Apply by August 24, 2015 (applications will be reviewed beginning June 17, 2015)
Posted: July 22, 2015
Organization: LSU Health Shreveport Libraries, Louisiana State University Health, Shreveport
Location: Shreveport, LA
Description: This is a full-faculty, tenure-track position in the Department of Health Sciences Library of the LSU Health Sciences Center in Shreveport.
Responsibilities:
- Promoting lifelong learning skills and information literacy within the health sciences center, including students, faculty, and other personnel and staff
- Planning and coordinating educational programs
- Developing instructional course materials for Freshman Orientation, Immersion, Module III, the Senior Selective and other courses in the curriculum
- Planning and providing library instruction/teaching for students in the School of Allied Health Professions, Graduate School, and School of Medicine
- Serving as the library liaison to curriculum planning/advisory committees
- Working cooperatively with faculty to develop educational offerings
- Coordinating educational offerings through workshops, teleconferences, and classes to meet the continuing education needs of staff, students, and faculty
- Directly supervising personnel who might be assigned to the Section
- Selecting and recommending appropriate materials and equipment for the needs of the Section
- Preparing information for newsletters, brochures, informational materials related to the workings of the Section
- Fulfilling the requirements of the National Network of Libraries of Medicine South Central Region Resource Library Subcontract as follows: plan and evaluate Network programs; provide direct outreach to unaffiliated health care providers, including underserved, rural or minority health care professionals or public health workers; provide PubMed/Loansome Doc/MEDLINEplus training and support; provide direct outreach to consumers and consumer health information providers to improve health information literacy; aid in technology awareness/transfer; exhibit NLM products and services; foster and provide special outreach projects
Qualifications, Required: Professional degree from an ALA accredited library school. An understanding of general library procedures. Basic understanding of computer applications in a library environment. Knowledge of database management, spreadsheet, and word processing programs. A minimum of 2 years experience in a library in an administrative or division head level position. Team-oriented, collaborative environment, problem solving ability, and a strong commitment to quality public service, excellent microcomputer skills, ability to work effectively with colleagues, students, faculty and staff, and knowledge or emerging trends in educational methodology. The individual must provide leadership and vision in providing educational opportunities to staff, students, and faculty of this institution.
To Apply:
Applicants should submit CV and three letters of reference to the Faculty Staffing Office at LSUHSC-Shreveport via email to: ShvFacultyRecruitment@lsuhsc.edu or by mail to the address below.
LSU Health Sciences Center - Shreveport
Department of Human Resource Management
Attn: Faculty Recruitment
1501 Kings Highway, P.O. Box 33932
Shreveport, LA 71130-3932
Application Deadline: 08/23/2015
Posted: July 22, 2015
Organization: Western Michigan University Libraries, Western Michigan University
Location: Kalamazoo, MI
Description: Western Michigan University seeks nominations and applications for the position of Dean of Libraries. Reporting to the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, the Dean is responsible for visionary, innovative leadership within the Library and for leading the Libraries' strategic initiatives to advance the University's educational, research and public-service goals. The Dean will forge strong collaborative relationships with academic deans and other administrative leaders to envision new opportunities and enable seamless integration of the Libraries into the intellectual life and strategic development of the University. As a member of the Provost's Council, the Dean will provide a strong and influential voice in setting the academic direction of the University in support of being learner centered, discovery driven, and globally engaged.
Responsibilities:
- Responsible for visionary, innovative leadership within the Library.
- Lead Libraries' strategic initiatives to advance the University's educational, research and public-service goals.
- Forge strong collaborative relationships with academic deans and other administrative leaders to envision new opportunities and enable seamless integration of the libraries into the intellectual life and strategic development of the University.
- As a member of the Provost's Council, provide a strong and influential voice in setting the academic direction of the University in support of being learner centered, discovery driven, and globally engaged.
- Build upon the Libraries' historic strengths and forward momentum in connecting teaching, information and technology to increase dynamic and welcoming learning environments.
- Continue the development of the Learning Commons.
- Engage in a plan to expand information literacy as well as to lead the professional development of faculty to incorporate information literacy into course, departmental and college curricula.
- Build on existing expertise and collections.
- Capitalize on and increase existing expertise in metadata and digitization and collection.
- Implement the third Library Strategic Plan.
Qualifications, Required:
- An earned master's degree (or equivalent) conferred by an ALA accredited library and information science program.
- A record of success in increasingly responsible positions as a library administrator, with at least 6 years of experience in academic libraries.
- Demonstrated highly collegial and consultative management style and the ability to develop and sustain collaborative relationships within the libraries, across the University, and throughout the greater community.
- Progressively responsible and demonstrated experience and success in managing personnel, budgets, collections, curricula, services and information technologies in a library setting, preferably an academic or research library.
- Demonstrated experience with data-driven, open and transparent decision making.
- Demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusion.
- Vision to foresee new roles for the 21st century academic library including improved information use in support of student and faculty engagement and success, and the evolving needs of a campus community.
- Successful record of introducing innovative and effective technology in library services, building collections, and supporting and facilitating collaborative research and pedagogical endeavors.
- Knowledge of current and emerging trends in academic librarianship, including pedagogy and inquiry, scholarly communication and publishing, information literacy, digital libraries and library technologies, outcomes assessment, strategic planning, and advocacy, combined with an appreciation for the value of rare and specialized physical collections.
- Ability to communicate the value and impact of an academic library to diverse audiences across the university and beyond.
- Professional activities demonstrating the highest ethical standard including substantial record of research, publication, and/or professional contributions that warrants rank of tenure full professor.
Qualifications, Preferred
- Advanced earned degree (e.g. Ph.D.)
- Demonstrated fundraising ability and success in securing external funding and resources.
- Demonstrated record of enhancing the global image and reputation of an entity.
- Demonstrated ability to lead effectively in an academic collective bargaining environment.
- Demonstrated success with alumni relations.
To Apply:
A complete application will include a letter describing relevant experiences and interest in the position; current curriculum vitae and the names of five references with titles, mailing addresses, business/home telephone numbers and email addresses. Individuals who wish to apply or nominate a candidate should submit a letter to:
Sharon McDade, Principle
Shelley Feather, Senior Executive Search Consultant
Greenwood/Asher & Associates, Inc.
42 Business Centre Drive, Suite 206
Miramar Beach, FL 32550
sharonmcdade@greenwoodsearch.com
shelleyfeather@greenwoodsearch.com
For a detailed position description, please visit http://www.wmich.edu/provost/administrative-searches.
Please visit www.wmich.edu/hr/jobs for detailed information and application procedures.
Application Deadline: Confidential applications and nominations will be accepted until the position is filled. Candidate screening will begin immediately. For best consideration, applications and nominations should be provided by August 14, 2015.
About the University:
Western Michigan University is a nationally recognized research university classified as high research by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching. WMU offers nearly 250 academic programs to students pursuing degrees, including 30 doctoral programs. More than 20 percent of its 24,000 students are enrolled in graduate course work. The University strives to achieve excellence as a learner centered, discovery driven, and globally engaged in institution. For more information on the University's vision and strategic plan, please visit www.wmich.edu/strategic.
WMU is an active international partner in interlibrary loan and document delivery. Through these substantial and comprehensive holdings, the expertise of motivated professionals, exemplary facilities, customer-focused service, and user-centered technology, University Libraries shapes lives to transform the global future.
Posted: July 22, 2015
Organization: Roseman University of Health Sciences Library, Roseman University of Health Sciences
Location: Henderson, NV
Description: The Research Faculty for the Roseman University of Health Sciences College of Dental Medicine (Henderson campus), will work closely with the Director of Dental Research in managing research conducted at the College of Dental Medicine (Henderson campus) and in teaching research related courses.
Responsibilities:
- Undertake primary and/or secondary roles of mentoring student/resident research projects;
- Provide teaching assistance for research courses/blocks as assigned; provide teaching especially in related topics such as research design, epidemiology and basic (or advanced) statistics.
- Co-ordinate research activities conducted at the College of Dental Medicine (Henderson campus);
- Assist clinical faculty in their research pursuits;
- Audit the data collection and data management phases of research projects as needed to ensure quality control of ongoing research projects;
- Aid in the management of archived research projects including manuscript submissions and follow-up as needed;
- Be involved in potential grant applications as needed;
- Serve on college or university-wide committees as requested;
- Perform other related duties that promote the overall research scope of the College of Dental Medicine (Henderson campus)
Qualifications:
- Master's degree or doctorate (preferred) in health sciences, statistics, education, public health or related fields
- Experience in independent data analysis and manuscript preparation and submission
- Experience working with healthcare research (dentistry preferred)
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Knowledge in basic (required) and advanced (preferred) statistical software such as SPSS
- Computer skills: Proficient in MS Office: especially MS Word and Excel
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills
- Team builder and team player
- Excellent time management and multi-tasking skills
To Apply:
Please submit a letter of interest, salary requirements and a resume to pbollu@roseman.edu.
See the full job description at http://www.roseman.edu/uploads/documents/Research_Faculty-Job_Description-2015.pdf.
Application Deadline: The position will be available July, 2015. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Posted: July 22, 2015
Organization: Georgia Highlands College Libraries, Georgia Highlands College
Location: Rome, GA
Description: The Georgia Highlands College Libraries seek a highly-motivated Librarian with strong interpersonal and teaching skills and a demonstrated commitment to superior customer service. This position has a dual role to perform professional librarian duties of teaching library instruction classes and of managing the college testing program. The successful candidate will participate as an integral member of the library team across all GHC Campuses, will be located at the Cartersville Campus Library, and will provide library instruction classes to the GHC Marietta Campus. The position is a full-time 12 month non-tenure track faculty appointment.
Responsibilities:
- Provides individual and group library bibliographic instruction and library orientation
- Provides the services of research, reference, and circulation to the students, faculty and staff of the college and to other patrons
- Markets library services to students, faculty and staff
- Trains, schedules, and manages assigned library staff (student workers)
- Coordinates COMPASS placement exams, eLearning midterms and finals, ISAT, independent study, and other related college testing
- Hires, supervises and evaluates part-time proctors; provides training as needed
- Schedules and coordinates the work of part-time proctors
- Schedules tests in coordination with other coordinators and site administrators
- Uploads scores in a timely manner
- Proctors student tests
- Coordinates testing for students with disability accommodations through Student Support Services
- Advises students who complete COMPASS in regards to course requirements and options based on scores
- Answers questions and provides information to teachers and students
- Orders tests for all sites as assigned, including On-Campus SATs and COMPASS units; maintains master copies of fee payment forms
- Maintains the Assessment Center website as assigned
- Instructs students in how to take computer-based tests
- Engages in professional development activities
- Performs related duties
Qualifications:
- An ALA Accredited Master's degree in Library and/or Information Science
- Exceptional teaching skills with a focus on information literacy
- Strong web page creation skills
- Knowledge of integrated library automation systems
- Familiarity with electronic information resources
- A demonstrated commitment to providing exceptional customer service to students, faculty, and staff
- Knowledge of current and emerging trends and practices in academic library management, services and technology
- Knowledge of college testing standards, tools, and methodologies
- Knowledge of college purchasing policies
- Knowledge of web design principles
- Knowledge of supervisory principles and practices
- Skill in planning, organizing, directing and coordinating the work of personnel
- Skill in the analysis of problems and the development and implementation of solutions
- Skill in the preparation of clear and precise reports
- Skill in oral and written communication
To Apply: Online at https://ghc.peopleadmin.com/postings/2011. Applicants, please attach unofficial transcripts with your application. Official transcripts will be required upon offer of employment.
Application Deadline: Position open until filled. Applications will be screened as received.
Posted: July 22, 2015
Organization: Worcester State University Library, Worcester State University
Location: Worcester, MA
Description: Worcester State University invites applications from creative, innovative, and student-centric candidates for two newly contextualized Teaching and Learning Librarian positions. These self-motivated and energetic individuals will enable learning across campus. Each position is a full-time, 12-month, benefitted, faculty-librarian position at the Assistant Librarian level as part of the Massachusetts State College Association (MSCA) bargaining unit. As such, the incumbents must be able to meet the requirements of promotion and tenure as described in the MSCA contract.
Responsibilities:
- Advances learning on campus via the library's instruction program (course-integrated instruction, reference, in-depth research consultations, online learning, workshops, etc.)
- Enacts a progressive information literacy curriculum integrated within academic, special, and co-curricular programs such as First-Year Seminar, living-learning communities, etc.
- Partners with faculty to enable student learning
- Serves, along with the other professional librarians, as an active member of the Library's Research, Instruction and Liaison team
- Manages print and electronic research collections in designated liaison areas
- Assess library programs and services, in particular the library instruction program
- Performs other duties as assigned by the Library Director
Qualifications, Required:
- Master's degree from an American Library Association (ALA) accredited institution of higher education, or international equivalent
- Demonstrated commitment to improving learning on campus
- Experience or coursework in information literacy education and/or instructional design
- Demonstrated competence employing instructional technologies such as course management systems, web 2.0 technologies, LibGuides, electronic resources, video tutorials, etc.
- Expertise in teaching the use of unified discovery tools, online databases, link resolvers, interlibrary loan, internet resources, integrated library systems, etc.
- Strong interpersonal and oral skills, with the ability to work with diverse constituencies
- Excellent planning and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously
- Ability to work flexibly, collaboratively, and collegially in a complex, changing environment
- Experience with surveys and/or other assessment tools
- Potential to meet promotion and tenure requirements
Qualifications, Preferred:
- Extensive experience or additional coursework in information literacy education and/or instructional design
- Experience teaching within foundational programs such as Orientation, First-Year Seminar, English composition, etc.
- Facility incorporating information literacy standards and rubrics such as the ACRL Framework for Information Literacy for Higher Education, and the AAC&U Information Literacy VALUE Rubric
- Experience managing print and electronic library collections
- Experience conducting assessment in a library environment
- Previous professional work linking use of the library to student success and improving retention
To Apply: View the full posting and apply online. All applicants must apply online. Please submit a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, original transcripts(non-student-issue) of highest degree, and 3 signed letters of reference dated within six months of the posting date.
About the Library: The Worcester State University Library, http://www.worcester.edu/library, is the intellectual center of campus, a place where members of the campus community converge, collaborate, learn, and discover. The recently renovated library features a variety of learning spaces, a coffee shop, and a library instruction classroom. The library instruction program is expanding with more than 175 course-integrated instruction sessions, over 3,000 students, and about 100 faculty per year. The library is located in the Learning Resource Center along with the Honor's Program, a computer lab, the IT Help Desk and Laptop Repair Depot, three academic departments, and about twenty classrooms.
About the University: Worcester State University is a public institution of higher learning set on 58 acres in the residential west side of Worcester, Massachusetts. We are dedicated to preparing students for personal success, rewarding careers, and effective citizenship in the 21st century. We offer undergraduate and graduate degree programs in the traditional liberal arts and sciences, teacher education, biomedical sciences, business, and the health professions. The Princeton Review has selected WSU as a "Best Northeastern University" for the 8th consecutive year.
Posted: July 22, 2015
Organization: William H. Hannon Library, Loyola Marymount University
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Description: The William H. Hannon Library seeks an imaginative, fun, and experienced librarian to lead the library's programming, exhibition, marketing, publication, and orientation activities. We are looking for someone with strengths in building collaborative relationships, realizing a vision, and balancing a complex and dynamic calendar. Reporting to the Associate Dean of the Library, the Outreach and Communications Librarian works with a team comprising the Programming Librarian, Library Events Manager, and Communications and Outreach Working Group (COWG) to plan, implement, and promote programs, exhibitions, and events, and systematically communicate with our users through publications, social media, advertising, digital signage, and other methods of communication and publicity. The ideal candidate must have broad knowledge of current trends in higher education and academic libraries and experience in program planning and marketing in an academic library. Other skills and knowledge include: contributions to librarianship through publications, research, and participation in relevant professional associations, and service through University and library committee work.
Qualifications, Required:
- Master's degree in library/information science from an ALA accredited institution or related field or equivalent experience.
- Minimum 2 years professional experience in library public services or non-profit public relations, public programs, or marketing.
- Demonstrated knowledge in the areas of assessing library services; web-based branding; public relations principles; and marketing techniques.
- Exemplary communication skills, both written and oral. Effective use of social media.
- Highly developed organizational and leadership skills in a public relations or public services setting.
- Ability to manage teams of colleagues with whom there is no direct reporting relationship to bring projects to satisfactory and timely completion.
- Ability to work effectively with and provide service for a diverse academic community.
To Apply: View the full posting and apply online.
Applicants should submit the following materials:
- letter of application
- a curriculum vitae or resume
- a list of three professional references (names, titles, addresses, telephone numbers, and email addresses)
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.
Posted: July 22, 2015
Organization: Cornell University Library, Cornell University
Location: Ithaca, NY
Description: Cornell University Library's (CUL) Acquisitions and E-Resources Licensing Services (AERLS) within Library Technical Services (LTS) is seeking a Web Archiving and Emerging Formats Librarian. Under the general direction of the Director of AERLS, the position performs daily operations, including management and development of workflows and services in emerging areas of acquisitions and e-resource management such as streaming media, software, data sets, and archived Websites.
CUL acquires resources in a wide variety of physical and online formats. The Web Archiving and Emerging Formats Librarian works with selectors, other library staff, and vendor contacts to investigate and implement workflows and procedures related to emerging library acquisitions areas. Further, since 2011, CUL has actively built web archives with a focus on areas of interest to selectors, faculty and special collections units across campus. In collaboration with the Head of Metadata Services and Web Archivist and other colleagues across the Cornell University Library (CUL), the position supports and expands web archiving activities at CUL by performing the daily operations related to web archiving with a primary focus on web crawling activities.
The Web Archiving and Emerging Formats Librarian monitors and participates in external developments, standards development and changing needs to further CUL's initiatives. The position is expected to collaborate in CUL partnerships, such as 2CUL, and plays an active role in professional organizations inside and outside of the CUL community.
This is a two-year academic-status term position with possibility for renewal.
Responsibilities:
Web Archiving (45%)
- Performs daily operations of web archiving activities, including: collaborating with selectors, notifying website stakeholders of CUL's activities, managing crawls, etc.
- Manages new and recurring crawls of websites archived in CUL collections
- Identifies and monitors national areas of interest and developments in web archiving
Emerging Formats Acquisition (45%)
- Researches and plans for policy, licensing, and workflow needs involved in the acquisition of new formats, such as streaming video, software, multimedia, datasets, and others
- Actively participates in solving issues with acquisitions, licensing, access and discovery & delivery systems, particularly with new and emerging resource formats
- Works closely with colleagues on the negotiation and licensing of online resources, executing licensing agreements with information providers ensuring that such agreements comply with established University and Library guidelines
Professional Activities (10%)
- Monitors and contributes to the development of local, national, and international policies and standards
- Actively participates in professional working groups, task forces, instruction programs, and committees, including support of system-wide policy development
- Conducts research and contributes to professional publications and forums especially in areas related to web archiving, acquisitions and e-resources
- Maintains strong working relationship and communicates regularly with staff in other LTS and CUL departments and divisions
Qualifications, Required:
- ALA-accredited MLIS or equivalent advanced degree and experience
- Knowledge of web archiving practices, techniques and tools and/or knowledge of acquisitions and e-resource terminology and tools
- Ability to troubleshoot and research solutions to complex problems
- Aptitude for learning new technologies and standards
- Excellent organizational and project management skills
- Strong service orientation and interest in library users' values and needs
- Excellent communication and analytic skills, including the ability to work well in a team-based environment with a diverse group
Qualifications, Preferred:
- 1-2 years of experience performing web archiving activities and/or experience in library acquisitions and e-resource management
- Understanding of web infrastructure and related technologies with experience building and managing websites
- Experience working on digital preservation issues
- Experience managing and scoping crawls using Archive-It
- Understanding of intellectual property issues for digital materials, including websites
Salary: Starting at $52,500
To Apply: View the full posting and apply online. Only online submissions will be accepted. Please include a cover letter, resume, and the names, phone numbers, and addresses for three references. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Application Deadline: 08/24/15
Posted: July 22, 2015
Organization: Lloyd Sealy Library, John Jay College of Criminal Justice
Location: New York, NY
Description: The Sealy Library at John Jay College seeks an experienced Adjunct Reference Librarian for ten to fourteen hours a week during the coming fall semester. Includes Thursday evenings and an occasional weekend. Previous CUNY experience very desirable.
Responsibilities: Primary responsibilities include reference desk service on Thursday evenings, some classroom and workshop teaching, remote reference, LibGuide contributions, and contribution to other projects as needed. Although this is a part-time position, it affords the opportunity to make a significant contribution to the work of the Library. John Jay is moving towards offering degrees in all academic fields, but social science information is still its primary focus. Student library users are typically NYC school graduates and the reference function is heavily instructional. The John Jay Library also serves M.A. and Ph.D candidates, professors, and visiting scholars.
Qualifications, required: For Instructor status, an MLS from an ALA-accredited program. For Assistant Professor rank, an additional Master's degree is required. Strong public-service orientation and familiarity with print and electronic information resources and emerging technologies are required
Salary: Salary range is dependent on experience and qualifications, in keeping with the PSC-CUNY contract.
To Apply:
Please send a letter of application, resume and names and phone numbers of three references to:
Janice Dunham
Associate Librarian for Public Services
John Jay College Library
524 West 59th St.
New York, NY 10019
jdunham@jjay.cuny.edu
Posted: July 21, 2015
Organization: Denison University's Library, Denison University
Location: Granville, OH
Description: Denison University's Library is seeking a service-oriented, adaptable professional to fill the Assistant Director for Education and Research position. The Assistant Director for Education and Research is responsible for the oversight and management of instruction, reference, and circulation. The Assistant Director also works closely with other units in the library to ensure access for patrons to all resources, and leads outreach efforts within and beyond the Denison community, including assessment. She/he is a key member of the senior leadership team of the library, and will participate in normal activities of all University librarians.
Responsibilities:
- Oversee and manage instruction, reference, and circulation.
- Ensure access for patrons to all resources working closely with other units within the Library.
- Coordinate instruction and reference services.
- Take the lead in developing educational outreach and assessment of instructional programs and materials, including focus groups, surveys, social media, Open Educational Resources, etc.
- Liaison to the First-Year and Orientation programs on campus; lead the Library's Personal Librarian program.
- Liaison to Instructional Technologists in Information Technology Services.
- Collaborate with other units on campus, such as the Center for Learning and Teaching, Career Exploration and Development, and Whisler Center.
- Liaison to local schools, such as Granville High School.
- Provide oversight of the Circulation department.
- Work closely with other units on access issues.
- Participate in Consort, Ohio5, OhioLink and other consortial groups, as appropriate.
- Participate in the normal duties of research and instruction librarians.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications, required: ALA accredited Masters degree. Three years experience as a professional librarian with increasing management responsibilities. Experience with Innovative Interfaces (III) or similar integrated library systems. Experience developing Web pages and using social media. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Ability to adapt to rapidly changing technological environment.
Qualifications, preferred: Second advanced degree preferred.
Salary: Denison University offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including tuition benefits at Denison and affiliated colleges throughout the Midwest and a generous retirement contribution.
To Apply: For a full description, position requirements, and to apply, please visit: employment.denison.edu and select Administrative Staff Positions.
Application Deadline: Deadline to apply is August 14, 2015.
About the City: Granville, Ohio, is a place you have to see to believe: lovely and charming, with an excellent public school system, easy access to outdoor activities like biking, hiking, and kayaking, and is only 27 miles from the thriving night life and award winning cuisine of Columbus, Ohio, the 15th largest metro area in the United States.
Posted: July 21, 2015
Organization: Rolfing Memorial Library, Trinity International University
Location: Deerfield, Illinois
Description: The Rolfing Memorial Library seeks an astute, organized, and collaborative librarian who is enthusiastic about serving in a Christian higher education environment. The Collection Management Librarian manages our book and ebook collections, including acquisitions, cataloging, access, processing, and promotion. The CML supervises part-time collection management staff and interacts regularly with library staff, students, and vendors.
Responsibilities:
- Provide leadership in collection management for books/ebooks. Set annual goals for collection development and establish guidelines for the assessment of book/ebook collections. Revise collection development policies as curriculum needs evolve or methods for acquisition and access change. Monitor ebook trends and evaluate current and future ebook acquisition models.
- Oversee the book/ebook materials budget and discuss areas for revision with liaisons. Track expenditures throughout the academic year. Communicate with liaisons on ordering progress.
- Perform book/ebook data collection and analysis. Collaborate with Electronic Resources Librarian to run reports on current collection. Analyze usage of books/ebooks and propose changes with liaisons.
- Successfully hire, train, and supervise part-time employees in the collection management division.
- Resolve book/ebook cataloging questions and problems. Research relevant documentation on RDA and/or other updates in copy-cataloging workflows and practices.
- Manage our Trinity Faculty Authors Collection. Identify and acquire new faculty publications for this collection.
- Promote book/ebook collections to the Trinity community. Highlight these resources through physical and virtual book displays. Initiate contact with other departments on campus to create displays in conjunction with special topics, events, or courses.
- Serve as primary contact for book/ebook vendors.
- Process invoices received by the library. Function as the primary contact with the University's Accounts Payable staff to address problems or questions with the library's accounts.
- Provide reference assistance and/or serve as library liaison for assigned academic departments.
- Train part-time staff on how to address minor book repairs as needed.
- Pursue professional development such as reading professional literature, attending conferences or webinars, publishing, or participating in regional or national professional library gatherings.
- Other projects as assigned.
Qualifications:
- MLS/MLIS degree from an ALA accredited program.
- Commitment to Christian higher education.
- At least two years of experience working in an academic library, preferably with collection development and/or acquisitions.
- Initiative to set priorities, propose viable solutions, and participate in long-range planning for the book/ebook collection.
- Strong analytical skills for evaluating quantitative and qualitative collection data.
- Adept problem solver.
- Excellent communication skills. Works well both independently and as a collaborative team member.
- Ability to effectively supervise part-time employees.
- Previous experience with OCLC and an integrated library system. Ex Libris' Voyager ILS software is preferred.
- At least one year of experience with copy-cataloging monographs. Familiarity with using MARC and applying AACR2 and RDA standards.
- Actively seeks opportunities to grow and mature in the library profession.
To Apply: please go to www.tiu.edu/hr. Click on Faculty and Staff openings. Select the Collection Management Librarian posting and click on Apply to set up a profile in ADP and fill out the application.
Posted: July 21, 2015
Organization: Baylor University Libraries, Baylor University
Location: Waco, TX
Description: The DSLL develops digital scholarship services, partnerships, programming, and project plans; facilitates the use of library content for digital scholarship creation by faculty and students; and serves as a liaison to one or more academic departments. This is an academic professional position with faculty
Responsibilities:
- As a liaison librarian, builds relationships with classroom faculty in assigned academic units and works to integrate library resources and services into appropriate courses
- Investigates and evaluates emerging tools and technologies related to digital scholarship (DS)
- Plans and implements new services to support digitally--enriched scholarship across the university based on current standards, best practices, and user needs
- Assists researchers in planning effective, innovative, and sustainable digital projects
- Partners with faculty to develop strategies to integrate DS into the curriculum
- Provides expert consultation, support, and training on DS tools and techniques
- Promote the use of library resources as the basis of DS
- Serve as a resource for other liaisons, including providing training on DS tools and methodologies
- Employs effective review and evaluation of projects upon completion
- Participates in professional development activities by attending local and national conferences and meetings and maintaining membership in professional organizations
- Participates in library--wide initiatives through committees and task forces
- Meets University and Library expectations for service and scholarship, including participation in the academic library community through research, presentations, and writing on topics related to areas of responsibility
Qualifications, required:
- Master's degree in library science, or relevant graduate degree in a related field
- Experience working in an academic library setting
- Demonstrated experience in the use and application of one or more of the following digital research tools and approaches (mastery of a least one is required): data visualization, text mining and analysis, data encoding standards, image analysis, 3D visualization and modeling, digital scholarship platforms, GIS tools and methods, and/or data management
- Understanding of the research processes employed in a range of disciplines
- Understanding of the research data lifecycle and knowledge of the ways that new technologies are affecting the production of scholarship
- Ability to communicate and work effectively in an academic setting, with outstanding oral communication, written communication, interpersonal skills, and the ability to collaborate with a diverse clientele
- Effective teaching and presentation skills
- Demonstrated flexibility, creativity, and initiative in one's work
- Ability to manage multiple simultaneous projects and competing priorities
- Commitment to continual development of professional knowledge and skills
Qualifications, preferred:
- Experience with quantitative and qualitative software tools
- Experience with web application development
- Experience with post--completion project review and evaluation
- Demonstrated understanding of relevant scholarly communication issues (e.g., intellectual property rights and Fair Use)
- Experience with object oriented languages, common scripting languages, database design, XML, or web programming
- For the current search, we will give special weight to those with either:
- Data visualization skills and experience
- Advanced degree or background in the sciences
Salary: Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications.
To Apply: To ensure full consideration, please submit your application by 1 July 2015. Positions will remain open until filled.
Posted: July 21, 2015
Organization: Franklin F. Moore Library, Rider University
Location: Princeton, NJ
Description:
Rider University's Franklin F. Moore Library is seeking a creative and energetic Instruction and Outreach Librarian to join us in advancing a student-centered information literacy program within a team-oriented, teaching library environment for a full time, tenure-track position to start in the Fall 2015 Semester. Position will provide library with expertise in marketing and outreach programs and materials, working to extend the Library's presence into external sites (e.g. the University's learning management system, social media) and interacting with all library user constituencies.
Moore Library faculty all participate in library policy, public services, technical functions, and in one or more areas of collection development as well as in departmental and University service/governance. Rider librarians hold full faculty status with access to fellowships and leaves, work a 10-month/205 day work year, have the opportunity to work closely with classroom faculty, and abundant opportunities for service and input in the Libraries, wider University community, and library profession.
Qualifications:
ALA accredited MLS required along with a strong, recent academic background in information literacy, including the ability to teach information literacy across multiple disciplines in distance learning and traditional classrooms.
The successful candidate will also need to possess innovative and practical ideas for incorporating educational technology tools into the library curriculum for face-to-face and especially regarding distance education courses; participate in the development, implementation, marketing, and assessment of library resources, services, policies, and procedures; provide reference and research assistance; serve as liaison to specific academic programs; take responsibility for collection development in assigned areas; work with other library faculty to improve reference services; and possess knowledge of current research in reference services/delivery to lead other library faculty in improving reference services. Experience in business-related research instruction desired.
Second graduate degree, scholarly activity (broadly defined), and value/service activities will be required for interim promotion and for tenure.
To Apply: Online at https://rider.peopleadmin.com/. Position 310000.
Posted: July 21, 2015
Organization: UC Berkeley Library, University of California, Berkeley
Location: Berkeley, CA
Description:
UC Berkeley Library is looking for a service-oriented Scholarly Communication Officer whose principal role will be to educate the university community about scholarly publication modes, intellectual property/copyright, and open access issues and services. S/he will be a campus resource on local, national and international scholarly communication developments and activities and their impact on scholarly inquiry and instruction.
Reporting to the Associate University Librarian & Director of Collections, the incumbent will lead the Library's program to disseminate and preserve scholarship produced by UC Berkeley faculty, students and researchers. S/he will work in close cooperation with campus librarians, academic departments, campus administrators, and the UC California Digital Library in order to develop educational materials, deploy technologies, and provide direct assistance to UC Berkeley scholars on topics related to scholarly publishing, intellectual property/copyright, and open access.
Responsibilites:
- Consult with faculty and graduate students on publishing choices, understanding of publishing agreements, the benefits of open access publishing, the retention of rights, and the overall management of intellectual property
- Develop and implement an education program for the faculty, researchers, and students about scholarly communication issues in an academic digital environment, including open access, data management, copyright, fair use, and author rights
- Provide advice on using resources, including open educational resources, in teaching classes on campus and online
- Monitor national scholarly communications trends and policy issues, inform and educate the UC Berkeley community of their significance, and participate in campus efforts to ensure that scholars, students and libraries in the digital environment retain full benefits of the current and evolving intellectual property system
- Engage in national initiatives that shape scholarly communication, for example, HathiTrust, SPARC, or the Digital Public Library of America (DPLA)
- Lead initiatives related to scholarly communication and publishing and organize events at UC Berkeley on relevant topics, for example, during Open Access week
- Coordinate with the UC California Digital Library to ensure that UC Berkeley scholarship is well- curated, discoverable and preserved in eScholarship, the institutional repository
- Serve as the Library's representative to the UC Libraries Scholarly Communication Officers Group
- Engage in research related to scholarly impact, open access, intellectual property or digital scholarship
- Provide policy advice on licensing of electronic resources
- Serve as the UC Berkeley Library's intellectual property and copyright expert and primary resource on fair use and permissions issues
- Be a library leader for the Library's Scholarly Communication Librarians Group, as well as a campus resource on national and local policies pertaining to scholarly communication
- Be responsible for the content of the Library's scholarly communication website
- Work in close consultation with the UC Berkeley Office of Legal Affairs, information technology office, academic departments, and university administrators on issues and programs related to scholarly communication
Qualifications, Required:
- J. D. Degree or American Library Association-accredited Master's degree or equivalent
- A minimum of two years' experience with copyright and intellectual property law and their application in academic environments, scientific or scholarly publishing, or in related settings
- Experience providing guidance on scholarly communication, copyright, and fair use topics
- Demonstrated knowledge of technical, legal, and information policy issues related to scholarly publishing and new models of scholarly communications
- Demonstrated knowledge of intellectual property/copyright issues in the academic environment, particularly as they involve the creation, dissemination, and use of digital information resources
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
Qualifications, Preferred:
- Demonstrated knowledge of scholarly communications and intellectual property issues in research and/or university environments across an array of disciplines and contexts
- Experience increasing awareness and understanding about scholarly communication and intellectual property issues across a campus community, such as through instruction, informational materials, and events
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to establish productive collaborations with diverse constituencies, including faculty, students, administrators, consortial partners, and national organizations
- Planning and leadership skills, with the ability to function independently, take initiative, and set goals and priorities in a dynamic changing environment
Salary & Benefits: $83,184 - $95,820, per annum, based upon qualifications.
To Apply: Submit applications online at: https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/apply/JPF00761. Applications must include a cover letter detailing a statement of qualifications, curriculum vitae noting degrees and relevant work experience, and the names and contact information of three references who are knowledgeable about the applicant's qualifications for this position.
Application Deadline: Consideration will be given to applications received by July 8, 2015. All completed applications received by this date will be given full consideration; this recruitment will remain open until filled.
Posted: July 21, 2015
Organization: Tomlinson Library, Colorado Mesa University
Location: Grand Junction, CO
Description: Reporting to the Head Public Services Librarian, the Instruction and Reference Librarian provides customized research assistance to students at the reference desk and other one-on-one interactions, as well as in class-based settings. This librarian engages in a broad range of information literacy initiatives, including in-person and virtual reference assistance, reference desk shifts, one-shot course-based sessions, and workshops. Collaborates with other Colorado Mesa University (CMU) instruction librarians and CMU faculty and staff to maintain and evolve Tomlinson Library's multi-faceted instruction program, which is geared toward high-quality, innovative, and student-focused learning experiences for a diverse body of on-campus and distance-based students.
Responsibilites:
- Support students, faculty, and staff, both locally and at a distance, through individual consultations, chat, email, and regularly scheduled reference hours. Utilizes a wide range of resources including print, electronic, and web-based reference tools.
- Provide an engaging, approachable, and service-oriented experience to library patrons at the reference desk.
- Create information literacy curricula, lesson plans, and learning outcomes for specific assignments geared toward developing research skills and critical thinking competencies for students.
- Seek active partnerships with fellow librarians, teaching faculty, and other program staff. Make recommendations on course design, assignments, and instructional options.
- Develop and maintain course, subject, and general research guides (LibGuides), videos/tutorials, and other digital learning objects.
- Serve as a library liaison to assigned academic departments by participating in the collection development process.
- Suggest relevant reference acquisitions.
- Assess collection and services by preparing new course, program, and accreditation reviews.
- Assist in the planning, implementation and assessment of library programs, policies and procedures.
- Participate in the work of library, university and professional organization committees.
- Reference hours require evening and weekend rotations; typically one reference shift per day, one evening shift (5-9 PM) per week, and participation in weekend reference rotation.
Qualifications, Required:
- An ALA-accredited Master's degree and 1-3 years of experience working in an academic library setting;
- Experience providing reference and instruction in an academic library setting;
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to work in a team environment;
- Strong commitment to public services. Ability to prioritize work assignments in a busy work environment;
- Deep awareness of activities and current developments in the library profession, especially national standards and guidelines for information literacy instruction and practices;
- Knowledge of, and experience with, instructional technology.
Qualifications, Preferred:
- Experience working in academic library reference and instruction;
- Evidence of initiative and innovation in library services;
- Knowledge of assessment practices, preferably within a higher education or academic library setting;
Colorado Mesa University is particularly interested in candidates who have experience working with students from diverse backgrounds and who have a demonstrated commitment to improving the levels of access and success for underrepresented students within higher education.
Salary & Benefits: Commensurate with education and experience. Excellent health and retirement benefits package.
To Apply: Submit a cover letter describing qualifications and experience as they relate to the specific requirements, responsibilities, and preferences of this position, current resume, a copy of transcripts for all degrees completed (official transcripts will be required upon hire), the names, phone numbers and e-mail addresses of three professional references, and the following completed forms:
- Applicant Authorization to permit Search Committee members to review candidate transcript
- Applicant Authorization and Release to Conduct Reference and Background Check form
- Voluntary Affirmative Action form
Mail to:
Instruction and Reference Librarian Search Committee
Human Resources, LHH 237
Colorado Mesa University
1100 North Avenue
Grand Junction, Colorado 81501-3122
Phone: 970 248-1820
Job posting can be found online at http://www.coloradomesa.edu/hr/newempl.html under Administrative Positions.
Application Deadline: Open until filled. To ensure consideration, complete applications must be received by July 27, 2015.
Posted: July 21, 2015
Organization: UC Berkeley Library, University of California, Berkeley
Location: Berkeley, CA
Description: The University of California, Berkeley invites applicants for the position of Electronic Resources Librarian (ERL). Reporting to the Head of the Acquisitions Department, the successful applicant will have a thorough understanding of and experience with licensing and supporting access to electronic resources. The ERL will manage key e-resource information systems and will be responsible for the production and dissemination of statistics related to resource (both print and electronic) acquisition, licensing and usage.
Responsibilites: The incumbent will take the lead role in managing publisher/vendor license negotiations, assessment, and support of ongoing access to electronic information resources. S/he will work closely with the Head of Acquisitions, the AUL & Director for Collections, the Electronic Resources Unit, and subject librarians to shape and improve access to electronic resources for Library users. The ERL will:
- Review and negotiate license agreements with publishers/vendors to reach favorable pricing and licensing terms and arrange trials of e-resources
- Assist the AUL & Director of Collections with acquisition of content licensed through the California Digital Library (CDL)
- Review CDL offers and local proposals, and coordinate them with subject librarians and acquisitions staff
- Establish and manage excellent publisher/vendor relationships
- Coordinate acquisition and renewal activities with publishers/vendors and staff
- Investigate and coordinate communication with vendors, information technology, library staff and users on alleged breaches of licensed resources.
- Coordinate user education and outreach on appropriate conditions of use for licensed content
- Work closely with subject librarians and acquisitions staff to support e-collection development
- Work closely with the fund manager to monitor appropriations and expenditures for central digital funds
- Provide leadership to the Acquisitions Electronic Resources Unit in managing access and maintaining accurate information about electronic resources
- Establish and maintain effective workflows with acquisitions and cataloging staff for all electronic resources
- Collect and analyze usage data from local, UC-wide, and vendor/publisher sources and create reports to support purchase and renewal decisions
- Participate in UC Berkeley's Collection Budget Group and Digital Advisory Group and UC-wide groups as appropriate
Qualifications, Required:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent degree by date of application
- American Library Association(ALA)-accredited master's degree or equivalent degree
- Two or more years' experience negotiating license agreements for e-resources for an academic library
- Two or more years' experience working with academic vendors and publishers on issues related to acquisitions and managing electronic resources.
- Familiarity with copyright, fair use, and other intellectual property issues as these pertain to e- resources
- Knowledge of trends and issues with e-resources and a commitment to keeping current with changes, including awareness of issues of vendors, packages, aggregators, platforms, licensing, pricing models, and financial and statistical management needs
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, analytical, organizational, and problem solving skills
- Demonstrated initiative, flexibility, and ability to work creatively and effectively both independently and as a team member
Qualifications, Preferred:
- Three or more years of serials or acquisitions experience in an academic or research library
- Experience with e-resource management, e.g., implementing system support for e-resource workflow, providing and maintaining access to e-resources
- Experience licensing data sets, including restricted use data
- Understanding of data gathering and analysis techniques to support descriptive and inferential statistical analysis
- Broad understanding of technical services operations in an academic library
- Familiarity with technologies used in acquisitions, assessment and e-resource settings
Salary & Benefits: $59,089 - $73,126, per annum, based upon qualifications. Librarians are entitled to appropriate professional development leave, two days per month of vacation leave, one day per month of sick leave, and all other benefits granted non-faculty academic personnel. The University has an excellent retirement program and sponsors a variety of group health, dental, vision, and life insurance plans in addition to other benefits.
To Apply: View the full posting and apply online. Applications must include a cover letter detailing a statement of qualifications, curriculum vitae noting degrees and relevant work experience, and the names and contact information of three references who are knowledgeable about the applicant's qualifications for this position. References will only be contacted for individuals under serious consideration.
Application Deadline: Consideration will be given to applications received by August 17, 2015. All completed applications received by this date will be given full consideration; this recruitment will remain open until filled.
Posted: July 19, 2015
Organization: Ottenheimer Library, Pulaski Technical College
Location: North Little Rock, AR
Description: Pulaski Technical College in North Little Rock, Arkansas seeks an energetic, creative, and outgoing individual committed to student success in a community college setting. Under the direction of the Dean of Libraries, this position will work collaboratively with the Library staff and College faculty to design, promote, deliver, and assess a comprehensive information literacy plan. This position will lead in providing a variety of reference services to patrons, including general reference assistance delivered in-person, email, and chat, plus online in the embedded librarian program and coordinate reference desk scheduling, policies, and procedures. The successful candidate will provide college faculty and staff professional development through appropriate workshops, presentations, and communications, and develop research guides and instructional materials while working in a flexible, team oriented environment. Additional duties include participating in the Library liaison program, managing the Library in the absence of supervisor, and serving the larger College community on committees, special projects, and/or task forces. Evening and weekend hours and occasional travel to other PTC locations may be required. Performs related responsibilities as required or assigned.
Qualifications, Required:
- Master's degree in Library Science or an equivalent
- One year of professional experience in providing reference and instruction services
- Effective written and oral communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills in maintaining effective working relationships with colleagues, faculty, staff, and students
- The ability to organize, prioritize work, and manage time
- Strong customer focus with a passion for the profession
- Ability to work successfully with diverse groups of students, faculty, and staff in a busy, multicultural environment.
Qualifications, Preferred:
- Three (3) or more years of professional experience in providing reference and instruction services in an academic library.
- Experience in a community college setting.
Salary & Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package to include life insurance, health insurance, vacation, sick leave, retirement and tuition waiver for full-time benefits eligible employees.
To Apply:
View the full posting.
Interested candidates should submit a Pulaski Technical College employment application, letter of application, resume, unofficial copies of transcripts, and three professional references to:
Pulaski Technical College
Office of Human Resources
3000 West Scenic Drive
North Little Rock, AR 72118
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
Posted: July 19, 2015
Organization: VSCC-Library Services & Learning Resources, Volunteer State Community College
Location: Gallatin, TN
Description: Coordinates the library instruction program for all campuses. Provides library services and resources for off campus and distance education students and faculty.
Responsibilities:
- Coordinates the library instruction program for all campuses and distance education, including development and assessment of the program.
- Develops and teaches individual and group library instruction sessions and workshops.
- Coordinates, creates, and maintains library instructional materials.
- Serves as embedded librarian.
- Leads in planning and coordinating off-campus and distance education library services for faculty and students, including Regents Online Campus Collaborative (ROCC/RODP).
- Provides in-person and virtual reference service, including occasional evening and Saturday hours.
- Promotes library instruction, research, and other public services through marketing and outreach endeavors.
- Leads in the organization, design, maintenance and evaluation of the Library's web site.
- Evaluates, recommends, and implements emerging technologies and mobile applications as appropriate.
- Participates in collection development.
- Attend college, department, and faculty meetings.
- Serve on college and department committees.
- Attend professional development activities.
- Participate in community service.
- Comply with all of the College's and TBR's policies and guidelines.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications, Required:
- M.L.S. or equivalent degree from an institution accredited by the American Library Association.
- Strong knowledge of current trends and techniques related to information literacy instruction and online learning.
Qualifications, Preferred:
- Teaching experience, preferably in a library environment.
- One year of academic library experience.
- Two years professional experience.
Salary & Benefits: $42,447 - $55,193 annual salary depending on education and experience.
To Apply: View the full posting and apply online. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable for the application process. Official transcripts will be required upon hire. Applicants may be subject to a background check.
Application Deadline: 08/07/2015
Posted: July 19, 2015
Organization: University Library of the University of California, Davis, University of California, Davis
Location: Davis, CA
Description: The University Library of the University of California, Davis, seeks a dynamic, innovative Collection Strategist librarian to participate in forming a new and forward-thinking Collection Strategies Department. The Collection Strategies Department leads in an initiative to create an environment of evidence-based collections acquisition, management, and review. The collaborative and user-focused Collection Strategist works closely with the Library's subject liaisons, personnel in other Library departments, and with campus faculty, staff, and students in a highly interdisciplinary research community renowned for its academic excellence and global impact. The Collection Strategist will operate within a newly reorganized library structure designed to support the high quality research collections and academic services on which the entire university community depends.
Under the general supervision of Head of the Collection Strategies Department, the Collection Strategist works in a matrix-based library organization across directorate and programmatic lines to build and maintain vital collections. The Strategist, supported by the Collection Strategies Department Analyst, gathers, assesses, and analyzes qualitative and quantitative data; contributes to the strategic allocation of Library resources for the acquisition and management of collections in traditional and emergent formats; and designs interpretive reports to best present and communicate how the Library judiciously develops its collections in an environment of change in scholarly communication and publishing. A key element to the success of the Strategist's work is incorporating University of California-wide and national collections initiatives (such as the HathiTrust), shared print, and specialized data repositories into the Library's collections framework.
Responsibilities: In collaboration with subject liaisons, the Collection Strategist develops frameworks and leads the coordination for evidence-based content acquisition, management, and assessment regardless of format or delivery platform. In coordination with the Collection Strategies Department personnel, the Strategist contributes to budget planning, oversees funding allocations, and manages monographic approval plans. Through consultation with other Library and University departments and services the Strategist designs models that promote and sustain content acquisitions, access, archiving, and preservation, and coordinates the Library's system-wide planning and consortial resource selection and evaluation, as well as national efforts to acquire shared content. Guiding evidence-based collection development and management decision making, the Strategist designs assessment strategies and analyzes quantitative and qualitative data to inform and substantiate the strategic allocation of the Library's collections budget, as well as decision processes for the selection and management of content, including print, digital, media, data, and other emergent formats.
The Collection Strategist guides evidence-based processes by developing content acquisition, format choice, location, and assessment strategies; designing methodologies that promote best practices in making informed collection development and management decisions; and conducting regular content use reviews. The Strategist coordinates gifts-in-kind activities, working with subject liaisons, the Special Collections Department, and the Archives Program. The Strategist monitors local, system-wide, and vendor provided reports to identify collection related trends and patterns. The Strategist participates and represents the Library in UC system-wide initiatives or on national level projects.
Qualifications, Required:
- A master's degree in library or information sciences from an American Library Association accredited institution
- Minimum seven years of relevant experience in content acquisition, management, and assessment
- Experience with library collection development, management, and budgeting
- Knowledge of current, evolving, and innovative models of collection development and scholarly communication
- Strong data analysis skills; proven skills to gather, assess, interpret, and present quantitative and qualitative data for varied audiences
- High level of proficiency with Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and other software applications to manage and present data
- Demonstrated success in working effectively both independently and within teams
- Experience using the acquisition functions of an ILS system to make informed collections related decisions
- Demonstrated skill with oral and written communications, sufficient for public speaking to a variety of audiences
- Experience managing complex projects and leading project-oriented teams
- Demonstrated effective interpersonal skills to establish and maintain close, productive working relationships with colleagues and Library constituencies
- Experience working with sensitive or confidential data
- Demonstrated organizational skills sufficient to balance multiple priorities, deadlines, and changing project parameters
- Evidence of flexibility and initiative when working within a fast-paced, changing environment
Qualifications, Preferred:
- Minimum three years of relevant experience in an academic or research library.
- Experience working in a collaborative matrix-based environment
- Experience with creating collection development and management policies and strategies
- Aptitude for learning and adapting emerging technologies
- Knowledge of scholarly communications issues, tools, and resources
- Familiarity with licensing electronic resource practices
- Strong record of professional engagement, such as service in library organizations, presentations at conferences, and peer-reviewed publication
Salary & Benefits: Associate Librarian to Librarian ($60,684 - $90,636) (Appointment rank and salary based on qualifications and experience.) 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: View the full posting and apply online. Please include a letter of interest addressing how your qualifications and experience relate to the position, a Curriculum Vitae, and names and contact information for at least three references.
Applicants are also encouraged to complete the optional Statement of Contributions to Diversity. Please visit Faculty Equity and Inclusion for information about why diversity statements are requested and guidelines for writing a diversity statement.
Application Deadline: Candidates applying by August 17, 2015 will receive first consideration. The position will remain open until filled.
Posted: July 19, 2015
Organization: The George Washington University Libraries, Gelman Library, George Washington University
Location: Washington, DC
Description: The George Washington University Libraries (GW Libraries) is seeking nominations and applications for three managers to serve as Research Services Coordinators. GW Libraries has embarked on an exciting path, serving as a catalyst to spark innovation and new ideas throughout the George Washington University community. Fundamental to our vision is the proactive role that GW Libraries play in sustaining and expanding our intellectual partnerships with faculty and students across the university. This requires an empowered, agile and highly collaborative staff that is willing to lead change and evolve in responding to an ever-changing information landscape.
Responsibilities: Research Services Coordinators will facilitate the work of the research services librarian teams. They will share responsibility for ensuring that the teams stay on track with meeting their objectives and goals, providing guidance to them as necessary. The Coordinators will be responsible for managing the individuals that comprise the teams to enable their long-term professional growth and individual accountability for their contributions. The Coordinators will work together as a team to guide the groups that have been formed and to help individuals balance “core” services with strategic initiatives. As adjustments are needed across the teams, the Coordinators will work with each other and with appropriate team leads to match the groups and individual librarians. The Coordinators will maintain a strategic perspective, helping to broaden interactions between the teams, other units in the GW Libraries and the campus to achieve the strategic objectives of these organizations. Coordinators will also be involved with core activities of reference, instruction and collection development, thus they must have familiarity with providing these services. The Coordinators will report to an Associate University Librarian for GW Libraries.
The Research Services Coordinators contribute to planning, policy development, resource management and decision-making for the GW Libraries, which is comprised of the main library (Gelman) and the libraries of the Mount Vernon (Eckles) and Virginia campuses. Coordinators will serve on Library, University, and consortium committees, as well as representing the Libraries and the University in a variety of groups and forums.
Qualifications, Required:
- ALA accredited MLS in library or information science or equivalent.
- Five years of experience as a professional librarian or archivist in increasingly responsible positions.
- Expertise in collection development, reference, or instruction.
- Familiar with current issues, including trends in areas such as scholarly communications, collection development, innovative approaches to instruction in information fluency, data management and related services, and virtual services.
- Have a strong track record of collaboration and sensitivity in working with individuals.
Qualifications, Preferred:
- Experience working in a research library and supporting students and faculty.
- Substantial record of effective engagement with faculty in developing collections for use in research and teaching.
- A track record of successful collaboration with faculty and students in providing instruction.
- Strong leadership ability.
- Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
- Creativity and excellent organizational skills.
To Apply: View the full posting and apply online. Only complete applications will be considered. To be considered, please complete an online faculty application and upload a cover letter that includes an assessment of skills related to basic qualifications, and curriculum vitae.
Application Deadline: Review of applications will begin August 3, 2015 and continue until the position is filled.
Posted: July 19, 2015
Organization: University at Albany Libraries, University at Albany
Location: Albany, NY
Description: The University at Albany Libraries seek a Head, Information Commons Services who has a strong commitment to public services and is highly motivated to develop, deliver and oversee the services and operations of the Information Commons and Interactive Media Center located in the University and Science Libraries (uptown campus), and who will coordinate with the Dewey Library Information Commons (located on the downtown campus). The Head, Information Commons will develop collaborative initiatives and partnerships beyond and within the Libraries and supervise two professional positions. Responsibilities include assigned hours at the reference desk, including some evening/weekend hours, and information literacy instruction. Tenure-track library faculty at the University at Albany, SUNY, are expected to engage in research, publication, and service to the University Libraries, the University, and the profession, as required for promotion and continuing appointment. He/she reports to the Associate Director for Public Services.
Qualifications, Required:
- Master's degree in librarianship from an ALA-accredited program or foreign equivalent, from a college or university accredited by a U.S. Department of Education or internationally recognized accrediting organization
- Demonstrated understanding of the services and operations of an Information Commons and its role in supporting teaching and learning in traditional and online courses in an academic library
- Demonstrated ability to develop and coordinate services, facilities and digital media (software and hardware) for Macs and PCs
- Demonstrated ability seeking and creating opportunities for collaborative initiatives and partnerships beyond and within the Libraries
- Experience working collaboratively with colleagues with whom there is no direct reporting relationship to bring projects and initiatives to satisfactory and timely completion
- Experience providing technology (software or hardware) support or teaching students or faculty how to use technology in an academic library
- Knowledge of tools and strategies to assess Information Commons services and technology
- Experience with reference services and information literacy instruction in an academic library
- Evidence of ability to develop effective communication strategies in order to increase student use of the Information Commons
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Experience working with a culturally diverse population
Qualifications, Preferred:
- Experience with services and programs offered through an Information Commons
- Knowledge of trends/current practices in teaching and learning, and the use of new/emerging technologies, including online education
To Apply: View the full posting and apply online. Applicants MUST submit the following documents: Resume/CV, Cover letter addressing the applicant's experience as it relates to the job qualifications, including working with a culturally diverse population, Names of three professional references with contact information (include street address, telephone number, e-mail address)
Application Deadline: The closing date for receipt of applications is July 24, 2015.
Posted: July 19, 2015
Organization: Cushing/Whitney Medical Historical Library , Yale University School of Medicine
Location: New Haven, CT
Description: The Research and Education Librarian with a Public Health/GIS focus is the primary liaison to the Yale School of Public Health (YSPH) and thus provides innovative programs to support the research, teaching, and service missions of the School. Through consultation and collaboration, the librarian works to enable faculty, students, clinicians and researchers to leverage collections, information and data resources to the fullest. Using a wide range of bibliographic databases reflecting the interdisciplinary nature of public health, the librarian develops and provides training in the use of knowledge management, information and data resources, tools, and strategies (e.g., databases, and datasets; evidence-based searching; systematic reviews; content management tools). The librarian serves as a point person for geospatial information at the Medical Center and works closely with other GIS specialists within the Library and the University. The librarian assists faculty and researchers manage their data, navigate Yale University's available data management, curation, and preservation landscape, and adhere to federal or other grant funding agencies' data management and public access policies and requirements. The librarian participates in the general library instruction programs, identifies, prepares, and presents a range of in-person classes on various topics, including biomedical databases (e.g. PubMed, OVID, Embase, Scopus), citation management tools (e.g. EndNote, RefWorks, Mendeley), biomedical research strategies, enhancing research impact and in-depth citation analysis. Working closely with the Medical Library's Head of Collection Development, the librarian develops collections in all formats and promotes them to users. The librarian participates in course-integrated instruction for the Schools of Public Health and Medicine and the two-week intensive Medical School Library Elective. This position may serve as liaison to other departments or centers within the Medical Center and participates in the Personal Librarian Program. The Research and Education Librarian is a member of the Curriculum and Research Support team, and reports to the Head of that Department.
Qualifications, Required:
- Master's degree from an ALA-accredited library school. In selected instances, a post-graduate degree in a related discipline may be required or substituted for a master's degree in library science.
- Demonstrated excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communications and analytical ability.
- Demonstrated record of designing projects and bringing them to a conclusion in a timely fashion.
- Experience working collegially and cooperatively within and across organizations.
- Experience working collaboratively and independently with varied groups within a complex organization and rapidly changing, team environment.
Qualifications, Preferred: Experience with geocoding, aggregation, and analysis of health data, including associated federal requirements for protection of such data. Experience with ArcGIS. Advanced degree in a biomedical or public health-related field.
To Apply: View the full posting and apply online at http://www.yale.edu/jobs. The STARS req. ID for this position is 32023BR. Applications, consisting of a cover letter, resume, and the names and contact information of three professional references should be submitted by applying online. Please be sure to reference 32023BR in your cover letter.
Application Deadline: Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
Posted: July 19, 2015
Organization: Franklin F. Moore Library , Rider University
Location: Lawrenceville, NJ
Description: Rider University's Franklin F. Moore Library is seeking a creative and energetic Instruction and Outreach Librarian to join us in advancing a student-centered information literacy program within a team-oriented, teaching library environment for a full time, tenure-track position to start in the Fall 2015 Semester. Position will provide library with expertise in marketing and outreach programs and materials, working to extend the Library's presence into external sites (e.g. the University's learning management system, social media) and interacting with all library user constituencies.
Moore Library faculty all participate in library policy, public services, technical functions, and in one or more areas of collection development as well as in departmental and University service/governance. Rider librarians hold full faculty status with access to fellowships and leaves, work a 10-month/205 day work year, have the opportunity to work closely with classroom faculty, and abundant opportunities for service and input in the Libraries, wider University community, and library profession.
Qualifications, Required: ALA accredited MLS required along with a strong, recent academic background in information literacy, including the ability to teach information literacy across multiple disciplines in distance learning and traditional classrooms.
Qualifications, Preferred: The successful candidate will also need to possess innovative and practical ideas for incorporating educational technology tools into the library curriculum for face-to-face and especially regarding distance education courses; participate in the development, implementation, marketing, and assessment of library resources, services, policies, and procedures; provide reference and research assistance; serve as liaison to specific academic programs; take responsibility for collection development in assigned areas; work with other library faculty to improve reference services; and possess knowledge of current research in reference services/delivery to lead other library faculty in improving reference services. Experience in business-related research instruction desired.
Second graduate degree, scholarly activity (broadly defined), and value/service activities will be required for interim promotion and for tenure.
To Apply: View the full posting and apply online at http://www.rider.edu/offices-services/human-resources. Go to Employment Opportunities, and Search Postings for position 310000.
Posted: July 19, 2015
Organization: Briggs Library, South Dakota State University
Location: Brookings, SD
Description: Posting Text: South Dakota State University seeks an innovative, service-oriented individual for the position of Systems and Discovery Librarian. The successful candidate will provide support for existing library systems and lead the configuration, integration, and maintenance of new systems and discovery solutions. The Systems and Discovery Librarian will collaborate with all library staff to enhance users' ability to identify, retrieve, and use library resources and to provide excellent library services to the SDSU community. This 12-month librarian position reports to the Head of Technical Services and participates in professional activity, provides reference assistance, and serves on library and university committees. The Systems and Discovery Librarian supervises the Library Computer Support Specialist.
Responsibilities:
- Provide leadership and training to build an integrated framework for library systems (e.g. link resolvers, digital object storage and access systems, interlibrary loan, traditional integrated library systems, and discovery solutions) to improve the user experience;
- Shape the library's technological future by exploring and advocating for user-centered library systems and applications;
- Collaborate with library staff, campus instructional designers, IT colleagues, and consortial partners to provide flexible and innovative information services;
- Implement, support, and enhance the ILS, including testing, customizing reports, training staff, and improving staff and user interfaces;
- Contribute research support for library collection analysis activities and assessment;
- Provide reference assistance, including some weekend and/or evening duty; and
- Fulfill faculty expectations for librarianship and service as required for rank adjustment.
Qualifications, Required:
- Master's degree in Library Science or equivalent from an ALA-accredited program completed prior to beginning employment;
- Familiarity with integrated library systems and discovery services;
- Graduate coursework and/or experience in one or more of the following areas: digitization of information, integrated library systems, discovery services, metadata, networking, computer programming;
- Ability to work independently;
- Excellent oral and written communication and the ability to interact effectively with students, faculty, and staff; and
- Ability to work collegially and in a leadership role with library colleagues in a complex and changing environment.
Qualifications, Preferred:
- An earned subject master's degree in addition to the MLS;
- Work experience in an academic or research library;
- Knowledge of or experience with discovery services and an understanding of issues and trends in resource discovery;
- Knowledge of or experience with maintaining databases and troubleshooting access problems;
- Knowledge of or experience in library systems, acquisitions, cataloging, serials, collection development, digital projects, or information services;
- Knowledge of or experience with design, implementation, and maintenance of web pages;
- Knowledge of or experience with instructional and/or presentation software;
- Knowledge of issues and trends in providing data services;
- Ability to communicate technical information to a general audience;
- Experience providing reference service; and
- Ability to embrace change and think creatively.
To Apply: View the full posting and apply online. The system will guide you through the electronic application form. The employment site will also require the attachment of a cover letter, which should specifically address how the candidate meets the qualifications as outlined in the advertisement, resume or vita, and a reference page with the contact information for three professional references. Email applications will not be accepted. SDSU is especially interested in candidates that can contribute to the experiences of underrepresented minorities in organizations.
Posted: July 19, 2015
Organization: Briggs Library, South Dakota State University
Location: Brookings, SD
Description: South Dakota State University seeks a service-oriented, forward-thinking individual for the position of Electronic Resources and Scholarly Communications Librarian. The successful candidate will be responsible for acquiring, licensing, and providing access to serials and electronic library resources; supervising staff; and overseeing link maintenance and resolution of access problems for electronic resources. This librarian will lead initiatives to expand the range, accessibility, and use of electronic resources and encourage open access. This librarian will also work collaboratively with the collections committee, subject librarians, and web team as well as external vendors, publishers, and consortia. This 12-month librarian position reports to the Head of Technical Services, participates in professional activity, provides reference assistance, and serves on library and university committees.
Responsibilities:
- Provide leadership for scholarly communication;
- Manage and negotiate license agreements and contract renewals;
- Ensure consistent access to electronic resources
- Manage serials and bindery operations
- Maintain links to electronic resources and resolve problems;
- Compile data and conduct analysis and evaluations;
- Provide reference service
Qualifications, Required:
- Master's degree in Library Science or equivalent from an ALA-accredited program completed prior to beginning employment;
- Knowledge of the electronic publishing environment and of scholarly communication issues;
- Knowledge of current trends and developments in managing serials and electronic resources;
- Evidence of leadership and management skills;
- Knowledge of cataloging, classification, and discovery tools;
- Strong analytical and organizational skills;
- Excellent oral and written communication and the ability to interact effectively with students, faculty, and staff; and
- Ability to work collegially and in a leadership role with library colleagues in a complex and changing environment.
Qualifications, Preferred:
- An earned subject master's degree in addition to the MLS;
- Recent professional or high-level paraprofessional experience in an academic library, especially in acquisitions, serials, electronic resources management, and/or license preparation;
- Experience working with initiatives related to scholarly communication, copyright, and open access;
- Experience working with electronic resource tools such as link resolvers, knowledge bases, and electronic resource management systems;
- Experience reading, managing, and negotiating license agreements;
- Experience with electronic books, streaming videos, and other media; Experience compiling statistical data and conducting assessment of electronic resources and their use;
- Experience troubleshooting electronic resource access problems;
- Supervisory experience;
- Experience providing reference service; and
- Ability to embrace change and think creatively.
To Apply: View the full posting and apply online. The system will guide you through the electronic application form. The employment site will also require the attachment of a cover letter, which should specifically address how the candidate meets the qualifications as outlined in the advertisement, resume or vita, and a reference page with the contact information for three professional references. Email applications will not be accepted. SDSU is especially interested in candidates that can contribute to the experiences of underrepresented minorities in organizations.
Posted: July 19, 2015
Organization: Library, Carleton College
Location: Northfield, MN
Description: Carleton College seeks a Reference and Instruction Librarian to join us in a lively, imaginative and team-based program of information resources and services. The library is committed to an intellectual partnership with the faculty in integrating information literacy into the curriculum of the college. Our information literacy program is linked to a college-wide initiative to address the basic literacies (information, quantitative, visual, writing, and speaking) that cut across the curriculum.
This is an ideal position for an individual who is 1) looking for an opportunity to work in an institution focused on teaching, in collaboration with an unusually fine group of students, faculty and colleagues; 2) committed to excellence in teaching and to information literacy as a liberal art; and 3) deeply rooted in and excited about interdisciplinary or area studies. We place a high value on a solid grounding in the world of books and scholarly information.
Responsibilities:
- Discipline-based liaison duties and general reference services.
- Collaboration with faculty in integrating information literacy into the curriculum.
- Support of undergraduate students from their first year seminars through their senior comprehensive project.
- Participation in the Bridge Consortium, a highly collaborative consortium with St. Olaf College Libraries. The Reference & Instruction Librarian will work collaboratively and in tandem with peers at the St. Olaf College Libraries.
- Work closely with students and faculty in a set of interdisciplinary and area studies departments.
- Offer course-related classroom instruction.
- Create and maintain course, subject, and general online research guides.
- Participate in general reference responsibilities in person, on the phone, and via chat.
- Provide faculty and students in liaison departments with individual research consultations.
- Develop and maintain relationships with campus partners around co-curricular, residential life, and service learning programs. This includes the Office of Intercultural and International Life, TRIO/Student Support Services, Off-Campus Studies Office, and the Office of Civic Engagement (CCCE).
- Participate in the intellectual life of the college and the profession of librarianship.
- Work with other units on campus, including the Academic Support Center and Academic Technologists, to provide curricular and research support for faculty and students.
- Develop and maintain a reference collection that meets the research needs of the students, regardless of publication format.
- Serve on various library, Bridge, and campus committees as appropriate.
Qualifications, Required:
- ALA-accredited MLIS or equivalent.
- A strong service orientation, initiative, flexibility, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative decision-making team.
- Excellent interpersonal and oral and written communication skills.
- Strong teaching skills.
Qualifications, Preferred:
- Academic library experience, including reference and instruction.
- Degree in interdisciplinary or area studies.
To Apply: View the full posting and apply online.
Posted: July 19, 2015
Organization: The University of Tennessee Health Science Center, University of Tennessee
Location: Memphis, TN
Description: The Educational Technology Specialist II is responsible for integrating instructional design principles and technology across various modes of delivery (lecture-based, seminar-based, research-based, clinical or practice-based, lab-based) as well as type of course (traditional face- to-face, hybrid, online) to support faculty and staff as well as contribute to improved learning.
Responsibilities:
- Provides instructional design and development consultation to faculty and staff to facilitate the design, development and evaluation of appropriate curriculum and instruction (especially as related to online/distance education initially).
- Consults with faculty to identify areas for pedagogical improvement within course curriculum.
- Conducts course reviews in order to identify instructional opportunities and analyze areas for improvement.
- Provides individual as well as group faculty consultations related to course design, redesign, and development to ensure instructional integrity of course development projects.
- Provides recommendations for interface design, sequencing of instruction, use of assessments, and integration of online interactive activities within distance/online courses and programs.
- Establishes and maintains liaisons with faculty and staff in order to collaborate and consult in a timely manner on the effective use of instructional design strategies, web-based resources, open educational resources, multimedia technologies, and other distance/online education resources.
- Designs, implements, and manages professional development programs to improve faculty/staff teaching and technology skills for effective integration of instructional design principles.
- Maintains a repository of professional development materials (in written, digital, and online formats) that are organized and promoted to faculty and staff.
- Provides advanced level campus consultation and leadership related to distance/online education.
- Participate in short term and long term strategic planning for teaching and learning at UTHSC.
- Perform other duties as required.
Qualifications, Required:
- ALA-accredited degree
- Knowledge of cataloging standards, an integrated library system, and bibliographic utilities such as OCLC.
- Knowledge of MARC and non-MARC metadata formats, standards and schema (e.g., Dublin Core, METS, MODS, EAD, etc.) and experience managing metadata.
- Demonstrated ability to set priorities and work both individually and collaboratively within a diverse and changing environment.
- Evidence of the ability to engage in scholarship and/or creative achievements as required for promotion.
Qualifications, Preferred: Master's Degree in one of the above mentioned areas and three (3) year experience in instructional design and providing consultation/support to faculty and staff in the areas of education technology and online learning (Online teaching experience within a higher education environment preferred); OR Bachelor's Degree in Instructional Design, Instructional/Educational Technology, or related field; a minimum of five (5) years' experience in instructional design and providing consultation/support to faculty and staff in the areas of education technology and online learning. Ability to define problems and offer valid resolution; experience with Windows and Mac Platforms; high degree of computer literacy (Microsoft Office Suite, Outlook, web-based applications); some experience with databases; ability to work independently and collaboratively with others; strong organizational skills and attention to detail; excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills. (TRANSCRIPT REQUIRED).
To Apply: View the full posting and apply online.
Posted: July 19, 2015
Organization: University of South Florida Tampa Library, University of South Florida
Location: Tampa, FL
Description: The University of South Florida, Tampa, seeks a creative, collaborative and enthusiastic Metadata Librarian to create and administer traditional and non-traditional metadata for library collections in all formats. The metadata librarian provides leadership, training and oversight in the application of metadata standards and best practices. The metadata librarian trains staff, including student assistants, in an assortment of metadata-related tasks library wide, and collaborates with others to implement quality control of metadata within the online catalog, discovery tool, institutional repository, and digital initiatives. This is a twelve month, non-tenure track faculty appointment at the Librarian, Associate or Assistant Librarian/Librarian rank; reporting to the Director for Academic Resources.
Responsibilities:
- Develop architecture for managing and integrating metadata to facilitate interoperable discovery.
- Design and/or adapt XML schemas, XSLT stylesheets, and RDF ontologies for digital systems and projects.
- Participate in the planning, implementation and monitoring of metadata practices for digital projects, creating templates using standardized metadata schemas.
- Develop and implement local metadata policies and procedures.
- Manage record loads and deletions for an active PDA program and an extensive e-resource collection.
- Utilize the principles of authority control, including selecting and applying controlled vocabularies and ontologies to local collections.
- Maintain a knowledge of emerging technologies for metadata management and delivery.
- Establish and maintain strong working relationships with internal and external constituencies.
- Act as a resource of current cataloging trends and maintain a willingness to work with new concepts and technologies.
Qualifications, Required:
- ALA-accredited degree
- Knowledge of cataloging standards, an integrated library system, and bibliographic utilities such as OCLC.
- Knowledge of MARC and non-MARC metadata formats, standards and schema (e.g., Dublin Core, METS, MODS, EAD, etc.) and experience managing metadata.
- Demonstrated ability to set priorities and work both individually and collaboratively within a diverse and changing environment.
- Evidence of the ability to engage in scholarship and/or creative achievements as required for promotion.
Qualifications, Preferred:
- Professional metadata creation experience in an academic or research library.
- Experience working with consortia, on a statewide or national level.
- Experience with discovery tools and metadata practices supporting discovery, including metadata cleanup and enhancement projects.
- Experience with emerging cataloging theories
Salary & Benefits: Compensation will be competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications, minimum $50,000. This is a twelve month, non-tenure track faculty appointment at the Assistant, Associate or Librarian rank. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package. Appointment date negotiable.
To Apply: View the full posting and apply online.
Review of applications will begin immediately. Applications should be submitted electronically and must include a letter of interest, curriculum vitae and the names of three references. The references will not be contacted before the appropriate time.
Application Deadline: Application deadline July 31, 2015
Posted: July 19, 2015
Organization: Sacramento State University Library, California State University, Sacramento
Location: Sacramento, CA
Description: The Head of Library Information Systems reports to the Dean of the University Library, and serves to provide leadership and direction for innovative services and technologies. The position will define and articulate the vision, strategic directions, and priorities for information technology in a dynamic environment that values creativity, teamwork, and innovation
The Head of Library Information Systems is responsible for the management of the Library Information Systems Department, which includes planning, budgeting, and setting policy for information resources in the University Library The Head of Library Information Systems directly supervises staff responsible for desktop support, application development, the Library web sites, supporting digital services, infrastructure architecture and administration and supports staff in the performance of their duties. The individual will lead a service-oriented program that researches, develops, and supports advanced information systems for the Library, and ensures excellent operational management of information systems and support of end users. Head of Library Information Systems provides leadership in coordinating and defining system requirements and tasks for library-wide projects and initiatives. The Head of Library Information Systems will work closely with Library Administration, University IT, and other stakeholders to take advantage of technological developments that enhance teaching, learning, research and scholarship.
Qualifications, Required:
Education/Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or other relevant field and/or equivalent training and administrative work experience may be substituted for degree requirement
- 5 years of IT experience with a record of progressive experience in IT leadership
- Successful human and financial resource management experience
- Experience working with commercial vendors of library-centric hardware, software, and other related products and services (experience with Ex Libris systems preferred)
- Successful supervisory experience
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
- Knowledge and understanding of current trends in library and educational technology in higher education
- Proven expertise with current technologies, platforms, and products that support library information technology.
- Excellent customer service skills with a commitment to customer service
- Project management, analytical and problem-solving skills Record of successful innovation in applications of information technology
- Evidence of effective communication (written and verbal) skills
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Collaborative work ethic and the ability to build effective partnerships, articulate goals, and negotiate priorities
- Demonstrated history of and commitment to building and maintaining a diverse work environment
Qualifications, Preferred:
- Advanced degree in Library and Information Science (ALA accredited), Computer Science or a related field
- Experience with library systems and applications
- Experience with creating documentation
- Experience with interface design and usability testing
- Experience with image and/or text based institutional repositories and best practices in digital projects
To Apply: View the full posting and apply through the Sacramento State jobs webpage located at http://www.csus.edu/about/employment/. Search for Job ID 101383.
To ensure consideration, applicants must submit the following materials to the on-line application: 1. Letter of interest. If you currently hold a tenured faculty position and you are interested in retreat rights to tenured faculty position at Sacramento State, please let us know in your letter of interest. 2. Current curriculum vitae/resume 3. Three (3) references who can speak to a broad range of candidate's professional qualifications (include name, email address, and telephone number)
Application Deadline: Applications received by August 12, 2015 by 5:00 p.m. will be considered in the first review process and will continue until the position is filled.
Posted: July 19, 2015
Organization: Mountain Area Health Education Center Library, Mountain Area Health Education Center
Location: Asheville, NC
Description: Mountain Area Health Education Center, in Asheville, North Carolina, is seeking a Part-Time (30 hours a week) dynamic, flexible Clinical & Research Librarian to provide innovative programs that support the teaching, research, and service mission of the organization.
Responsibilities: Clinical information services will include proactive and on-demand information services, targeted alerting services, support for clinical quality improvement, and travel to regional offices for consultation and training. Research responsibilities will include literature searching with critical appraisal and filtering, annotated bibliographies, bibliographic management, and assistance with study design, writing, editing, and preparation for publication. Instructional responsibilities will include curriculum-integrated training for residents, fellows, and medical students in the effective use of health science databases and mobile apps, the integration of information resources into clinical practice, and effective use of library services and resources to support evidence-based practice, as well as evaluating information access and management skills of our learners.
Qualifications, Required: Master's degree from an ALA-accredited institution; experience using biomedical and evidence-based practice literature, research, and clinical tools; experience training and supporting the information needs of clinical providers; experience in evidence-based teaching and practice for adult learners, including course development and instructional material design; outstanding commitment to innovative and responsive customer service; demonstrated understanding of trends and issues in the field of health sciences information; and the ability to plan and implement innovative technology solutions. The person in this position must be self-motivated, with the ability to set and attain goals effectively, manage competing priorities under pressure, and the flexibility to adapt to change, have excellent written and oral communication skills, demonstrated analytical and problem solving skills, independent and professional judgment, and decision-making skills, familiarity with data management trends and practices, successful experience working in a collaborative environment.
Qualifications, Preferred: Three years' experience in health sciences or medical library setting (or equivalent experience), additional graduate education in health sciences or equivalent field, experience with quality improvement, health statistics, copyright, liaison services and embedded librarianship, integration of knowledge and evidence-based resources in the EHR and other clinical tools, and/or GIS.
To Apply:
Apply at MAHEC
121 Hendersonville Road
Asheville, NC 28803
Or fax resume to (828)257-4710 or email to humanresources@mahec.net.
Application Deadline: Position Open Until Filled.
Posted: July 17, 2015
Organization: University of Tennessee Health Science Center Library & Biocommunications Center, University of Tennessee Health Science Center
Location: Memphis, TN
Description: Responsible for providing reference, outreach, and marketing of library services to the UTHSC community. Serves as a member of a team-oriented Research and Learning Services (RLS) unit with responsibility for providing centralized library reference and outreach information services to UT Health Science Center community. Participates in developing instructional content and teaches in the library instructional services program. While mainly concerned with provision of user services, the position has academic expression through contributions to teaching, publication, research and service to the profession of medical librarianship and information science. This position reports to the Head of Research and Learning Services.
Responsibilities:
- The primary responsibility of this position is to provide library research and learning services to the UTHSC community.
- Responsible for the Information Desk, staffing and scheduling, and the provision of quality services. Collects and evaluates information on user needs, statistics, and service trends in order to improve services and operations.
- Provides direct reference and information services, including search services, and staffs the Information Desk up to 10 hours per week. Instructs and assists library patrons in using the library's online databases, online catalog, and other electronic and print resources. Works with the Head of RLS to ensure service coordination with integrated services.
- Participates in reference and information management consultation services, including the development of new multimedia outreach programs to clinical and academic units, and improved ways to reach off-campus students and faculty. Participates in library marketing and communications efforts, with a major focus on improving library services to faculty and students.
- Assists in developing instructional content and teaches in the library's instructional services program. Creates instructional media and provides reference and database instruction to library patrons in concert with other library service units. Develops instructional activities for library staff on the use of relevant resources.
- Provides evidence-based practice and systematic review resources, tools and training, as well as research support in biomedical and public health resources to the departments, programs and library user groups in the UTHSC community. Instructs and assists on accessing, installing, and using the citation manager Endnote. Participates as an embedded librarian in campus courses.
- With other library faculty, serves as a department outreach liaison for campus academic departments by promoting library services and soliciting input on collection development and library service improvement as assigned by the Head of RLS.
- Serves as a resource person for information about reference online and print resources. Assists with developing new reference services. Participates on library project teams and committees as assigned. Contributes to the profession of health sciences librarianship in a manner consistent with primary service responsibilities.
- With the Head of RLS, works as needed to support the library institutional repository.
- Participates with recruiting, selecting, training and evaluating designated support staff.
- Performs other duties as requested by the RLS Head and/or Director.
Qualifications, Required: Master's degree in library or information science from an ALA-accredited library school. At least two years of post-degree experience in an academic library; reference experience; familiarity with a variety of bibliographic databases and resources including a knowledge of NLM resources and services; a positive, outgoing, and courteous attitude, as well as a commitment to providing excellent customer service; high level interpersonal skills with the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of faculty and staff in a team-oriented environment; excellent oral, written, and listening skills, as well as analytical and problem-solving abilities, self-motivation and the ability to set and attain goals independently and effectively; evidence of professional creativity, initiative, and leadership; demonstrated ability to plan and implement change. A copy of the official transcripts verifying terminal degree will be required prior to hiring.
Qualifications, Preferred: Experience in a biomedical or academic health sciences library; knowledge of current issues and trends in health sciences reference services and institutional repositories, especially those involving academic health science libraries; experience developing and implementing active learning techniques in a curricular setting; experience using online learning tools and content management and production systems; experience with both Windows and Mac operating systems, and competency in the use of presentation and word processing software.
Salary: $55,000 annually, commensurate with experience and qualifications. A full benefits package including 24 vacation days; comprehensive health care; retirement plans, including TIAA-CREF; relocation assistance, as well as other benefits.
To Apply:
Send a cover letter and email application, curriculum vitae, and the name, address, and phone number of at least three professional references to:
Richard Nollan, Ph.D., MLS.
Chair, RLS Librarian Search Committee
Associate Professor/Head, Research and Learning Services
Health Sciences Library and Biocommunications Center
University of Tennessee Health Science Center
877 Madison Avenue, Room 220 Memphis, TN 38163
Voice: (901) 448-6053
Fax: (901) 448-6855
Email: rnollan@uthsc.edu.
Posted: July 17, 2015
Organization: College of Staten Island Library, College of Staten Island
Location: Staten Island, NY
Description: The College of Staten Island, a senior college of the City University of New York, seeks an Instruction Librarian to teach library research skills to classes during weekdays (primarily afternoon to late evening hours) for up to 15 hours per week.
Responsibilities:
- providing instruction for Library Workshops for ENG 111 (College Writing) and other information literacy workshops;
- providing instruction for one-shot sessions in other disciplines;
- teaching library research skills to individuals during research consultations (private sessions) and as part of reference service;
- participating in orientation tours;
- creating subject guides and online tutorials;
- assisting with library projects, assignments, and initiatives as designated.
Qualifications: Master's degree from an ALA-accredited program. A second graduate degree is desired. Experience developing and delivering information literacy instruction in an academic setting. Must possess high level of comfort with information technologies, Microsoft Windows environment and productivity software. Experience using instructional tools, such as LibGuides, in the development of online tutorials, guides, or videos. Ability to keep abreast of trends and emerging media technology. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both verbally and in writing. A flexible schedule is desired.
Salary: Salary, depending on qualifications, begins at $37.77 per hour.
To Apply:
Please email your application, including a cover letter, resume and three names of references in PDF, addressed to:
Amy F. Stempler, Coordinator of Instruction
Library, 1L-109
College of Staten Island/CUNY
2800 Victory Boulevard
Staten Island, NY 10314
E-mail: Library@mail.csi.cuny.edu.
Application Deadline: Review of applications will begin on July 27, 2015.
Posted: July 17, 2015
Organization: Ottenheimer Library, University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Location: Little Rock, AR
Description: The Systems and Digital Services Librarian is part of the new Collections and Archives division at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. The position is an important part of the university's plan to create a library and archives unit that contributes to student success in a community-engaged metropolitan research university. This position administers the ILS and supports other campus library and archive information systems, contributes to the technology strategy and projects planning efforts of the division, supports the development of search and access systems, and assists with training and development efforts. This position holds a faculty appointment with rank leading to tenure.
Responsibilities:
- Manage and support systems within the division, including integrated library system, proxy server, discovery layer, interlibrary loan, repositories and asset management systems, mobile apps and interfaces, and electronic course reserves systems.
- Responsible for development and maintenance of interfaces between application platforms, applications, and other systems; integration of locally-developed and third-party applications; providing functional support and training for all applications modules; and the creation of custom reports.
- Ensure the effective delivery of library services and applications by overseeing the design, installation, maintenance, documentation, security, upgrading, and troubleshooting of software, platforms, servers, and databases.
- Administer, configure, and optimize applications and their partner products, add-ons, and extensions.
- Work with vendors to establish parameters or solve problems.
- Generate reports and statistics.
- Assure data integrity and security.
- Oversee maintenance of connections with systems outside the division, including units within the university and partners outside the institution.
- Manage and support the Innovative Interfaces shared bibliographic database.
- Support the creation, redesign, and ongoing maintenance of the library's websites and projects, plugins, and social media projects.
- Perform ongoing review, update and maintenance of library procedures and guidelines, aligning them with professional best practices, technological advances, trends in academic librarianship, and University standards.
- Assist in developing short-and long-term technical support and service plans that ultimately support the mission, goals, and objectives of the University.
- Research and recommend upgrades.
- Prepare budgets and project plans for purchase and deployment of equipment, software, expanding automation capabilities, and online access.
- Contribute to establishing short- and long-range organizational goals, objectives, policies and operating procedures; create and implement strategies that support the University's mission and its commitment to student success.
- Work closely with others in the division to ensure planning, implementation, and coordination of relevant services and applications.
- Provide technical advice, training, and assistance.
- Work with others to carry out policies and procedures,incorporating principles of teamwork with all organizational levels in the resolution, completion and follow-up of various responsibilities.
- Serve on University committees as assigned.
- Engage in scholarly, professional, and service activities, including publishing in peer-reviewed publications, participating in continuing education courses and professional organizations, attending seminars and workshops, reading current literature, and maintaining professional contacts in the community.
- Participates in university service and community activities.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications, Required:
- Master's degree in Library/Information Science from an ALA-accredited school is required with a minimum of two (2) year's experience in a library setting.
- Experience administering ILS and other library systems and applications.
- Familiarity with digital asset management systems, repository platforms, content management systems and platforms.
- Superior written and oral communications skills.
- Advanced and current knowledge of design, configuration, administration, management, security,operation, and documentation of Integrated Library Systems.
- Working knowledge of Windows (or Unix) server administration.
- Demonstrated evidence of successful planning and management of information technology projects like system upgrades or installation.
- Knowledge of cataloging and metadata principles, as well as MARC and OCLC record structures.
- Experience with software products used in libraries.
- Demonstrated experience with Illiad software.
- Knowledge of basic database principles, systems, and languages like Access, MySQL, SQL, etc.
- Knowledge of web technologies and languages, such as HTML, CSS, XML, PHP, JavaScript,WordPress.
- Experience with training or instruction.
- Ability to work independently and in groups.
- Commitment and ability to work effectively with diverse populations in a collegial environment.
- Experience managing technologies, including computer operating systems, database software, websites, proxy servers, and library-specific technologies, e.g. integrated library, interlibrary loan, and institutional repository systems.
Qualifications, Preferred: Experience with mobile and responsive web design, application development, project management skills, interface design, usability testing. Experience with managing Innovative Interface products.
To Apply: Online at https://ualr.peopleadmin.com/postings/3660.
Application Deadline: Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, but submissions are recommended by July 20.
Posted: July 17, 2015
Organization: University of North Texas Libraries, University of North Texas
Location: Denton, TX
Description:
The University of North Texas Libraries Collection Management Division is looking for a collection development librarian to conceptualize, create, and maintain collections of born-digital materials that support the institution's scholarly research, and participate in a task force for the establishment of a campus-wide Scholarly Communication Transformation initiative.
The Strategic Collections Librarian is responsible for the identification, acquisition, classification, and accessibility of fee-free born-digital materials. The librarian promotes use of collections of research materials via electronic finding aids and discovery systems and through outreach activities to faculty, staff, students and librarians. The librarian works with stakeholders to pinpoint online resource needs, to formulate the scope of various born-digital collections, and to assist in the metadata editing for acquired content.
The librarian works collaboratively with a number of campus constituencies, including the UNT Digital Libraries Division and other key personnel, to foster positive relationships aimed at acquiring external digital content and exploring opportunities for cooperative collection development. Additionally, the Strategic Collections Librarian will become a member of the Scholarly Communication Transformation initiative that includes personnel in other divisions responsible for engaging the campus in open access, copyright, digital scholarship, and the institutional repository.
As we transition from commercial monopolies to higher education management of research publications, the Strategic Collections Librarian takes a leadership role in monitoring open access and open content trends, as well as developments in web publishing and scholarly communications, to ensure integration of new resources and opportunities. They also act as a representative of the library to consortia and groups related to open access initiatives. The librarian serves as the collection development liaison for interdisciplinary subjects and research clusters. The librarian is expected to participate in scholarly, professional, and service activities that enhance the position's collection development responsibilities.
Responsibilities:
- Develop targeted subject collections of open access and born-digital materials.
- Participate in campus-wide engagement regarding open access, digital scholarship, and the scholarly communication cycle through the Scholarly Communication Transformation initiative.
- Serve as collection development liaison for interdisciplinary subjects and research clusters.
- Establish and/or perform acquisitions workflows and produce finding aids to ensure discovery of digital content.
- Recommend policies and procedures for the identification, acquisition, classification and accessibility of open access and born-digital material.
- Participate in review of born-digital content or other electronic resources and in collection gap analysis.
- Seek out fee-free resources from consortia or other external providers; coordinate licensing and integration of content into resource discovery systems and/or the UNT Digital Library.
- Collaborate with subject liaison librarians and faculty to market, to raise awareness of, and to promote use of open access content.
- Keep abreast of trends and developments in open access and open content; share information with professional colleagues as needed; and represent UNT Libraries in appropriate consortia or related initiatives.
- Participate in scholarly, professional, and service activities that enhance collection development activities and promote scholarly communication.
- Investigate grants and seek funding opportunities for collection analysis and development.
Qualifications, Required:
- ALA-accredited Master's Degree in Library or Information Science.
- Understanding of open access issues.
- Knowledge of collection development practices and trends.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Strong customer service orientation and positive interpersonal skills.
Qualifications, Preferred:
- Experience in a health sciences library, course work in health sciences, or familiarity with health sciences vocabulary and culture;
- Familiarity with current issues in copyright law and higher education;
- Experience with library outreach programs.
Salary: Salary and librarian ranking are commensurate with experience and professional contributions. Librarian rank will be determined by the Library Personnel Affairs Committee through review of the selected candidate's education, experience, scholarly and professional involvement, and service.
To Apply: All applicants must apply to https://facultyjobs.unt.edu.
Application Deadline: Open Until Search Closed.
Posted: July 17, 2015
Organization: UKMC Libraries, University of Missouri - Kansas City
Location: Kansas City, MO
Responsibilities: The Dental Scholarly Communications Relations and Outreach Librarian provides support for research and scholarly communications for the Health Sciences and Dental Libraries and outreach/promotional services for the Dental Library. Primary responsibilities include:
- In conjunction with University Libraries' Director of Scholarly Communications, develop and implement a scholarly communications program at the Hospital Hill Libraries.
- Provide support to faculty in retaining copyrights and understanding the use of copyrighted materials.
- Develop and deliver programs that expand the Hospital Hill Libraries' community's awareness of mainstream and alternative publishing and emerging scholarly expression mediums including the University's institutional repository, MOspace; open access publishing; and copyright compliance.
- Participate in the development of data curation strategies and processes.
- Seek grant support for scholarly communications initiatives.
- Develop, promote, implement and assess Dental Library outreach efforts including services, programs, exhibits, and events to all members of the Dental Library community.
- Share with other Dental Library staff members in staffing the Reference/Main Services desk providing ready reference and circulation services.
Qualifications, Required:
- ALA accredited Master's Degree in Library Science (MLS, MSLS, MLIS, etc.);
- Two years successful experience in an academic or health sciences library;
- Understanding of the information needs of faculty members, researchers, and students;
- Familiarity with the scholarly research environment;
- Knowledge of current trends in scholarly communications and the academic publishing industry;
- Leadership skills and strong vision for the future of scholarly communications and publishing trends;
- Understanding of new trends in academic libraries;
- Understanding of library outreach programs, energy to implement and maintain a library outreach program;
- Ability to develop and strengthen engagement between the Health Sciences libraries and campus community;
- Excellent oral, written, planning, and interpersonal skills;
- Evidence of professional initiative and mature judgment;
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team-based, service-oriented environment;
- Ability to work positively and productively with diverse constituencies in a dynamic environment;
- Ability to work in a collegial fashion with undergraduate, professional and graduate students, faculty, researchers, alumni and community members;
- Potential to meet promotion requirements in non-tenure track faculty appointment.
Qualifications, Preferred:
- Experience in a health sciences library, course work in health sciences, or familiarity with health sciences vocabulary and culture;
- Familiarity with current issues in copyright law and higher education;
- Experience with library outreach programs.
Salary: Competitive salary commensurate with education and experience and excellent retirement/benefits package.
To Apply:
Application materials must be submitted online at www.umkc.edu/jobs.
Applicants must combine all application materials (personal letter of interest with accompanying curriculum vitae and a list of 3 references) into one PDF or Microsoft Word document and upload as a resume attachment. Limit document name to 50 characters. Maximum size limit is 11MB. Do not include special characters (e.g., /, &, %, etc.).
Application Deadline: Applications received by July 26, 2015 will receive priority consideration.
Posted: July 17, 2015
Organization: Johns Hopkins Libraries and University Museums , Johns Hopkins University
Location: Baltimore, MD
Description: The Johns Hopkins Libraries and University Museums invite applications for the Digital Content Metadata Librarian position. The position provides leadership and expertise in developing creative, collaborative, and sustainable solutions for providing and managing metadata for locally hosted digital resources.
Responsibilities: Evaluates, designs, oversees the creation and management of metadata for the digital initiatives of the Libraries and University Museums. Defines strategies and creates guidelines/best practices, policies, procedures for the authoring, harvesting, enhancement, remediation, and transformation of digital metadata including metadata supplied by end users or crowdsourced to support its use and re-use. Collaborates with colleagues across the institution to develop metadata specifications to ensure consistent practice, including the selection of metadata schema , data elements, thesauri, crosswalks, and style sheets to make resources accessible for digital collections in diverse formats including text, image, audio, video, and research data sets. Assists with digital metadata creation, transformation, and maintenance including quality control. Provides training in metadata management, linked data, semantic web applications, and ontologies. Evaluates new technological platforms in regard to the descriptive, administrative, structural, and preservation metadata needs supporting the storage, discovery, and delivery of the Libraries and University Museums' locally hosted digital resources. Coordinates metadata local ingest as well as its sharing with diverse systems across the institution and with outside entities such as HathiTrust, Digital Public Library of America, and Academic Preservation Trust. Collaborates with library colleagues and the larger institution in the application of name and place identity management across data stores to provide consistency of use and to facilitate end user searching.
Qualifications, Required: MLS/MLIS/MSI, or equivalent degree, from ALA-accredited Library or Information School or other relevant graduate degree with 3 years related job experience. Experience in creating, editing, and transforming metadata; aptitude for learning new technologies and metadata standards. Demonstrated understanding of data modeling techniques. Familiarity with standard metadata formats frequently used (e.g., Dublin Core, MODS, MADS, METS, scientific metadata standards). Demonstrated success with project management and workflows. Familiarity with metadata transformation and remediation tools such as Oxygen, MARCEdit, and Open Refine. Experience working in a collaborative environment, including working with people with diverse backgrounds. Familiarity with digitization technology and best practices. Ability to analyze and to solve problems creatively and flexibly in a complex and rapidly changing environment. Self-motivated, ability to multi-task and to exercise independent judgment. Ability to balance priorities and meet deadlines. Strong service orientation and interest in information users' values and needs. Commitment to professional growth and development.
Qualifications, Preferred: Familiarity with identities management systems, including ORCID, VIAF, ISNI. Familiarity with XML/XSLT/XQuery and RDF/SPARQL tools. Familiarity with tools that transform metadata and cross walk between standard formats. Familiarity with linked data, semantic web applications, ontologies, and RDF. Experience in an academic or research library, museum, archive, or comparable environment. Familiarity with archival practice and associated metadata such as EAD, DACS, EAC-CPF.
To Apply: lease follow online instructions to submit application, cover letter, resume, and the names, addresses and phone numbers of three references for Requisition # 300059 at https://hrnt.jhu.edu/jhujobs/.
Application Deadline: The position will remain open until filled.
Posted: July 17, 2015
Organization: Eli M. Oboler Library , Idaho State University
Location: Pocatello, ID
Description: Performs primary management and troubleshooting of the Library's licensed electronic resources, such as ebooks, ejournals and databases (e.g. EBSCOhost, LexisNexis, etc.). Provides general reference services, library instruction, and is a subject bibliographer.
Responsibilities:
- Facilitates trial, review, selection and acquisition of electronic resources and performs access, maintenance and troubleshooting duties for the library's electronic resources.
- Participates in initial license review for electronic resources. Determines permissible use parameters and makes recommendations on license acceptance.
- Ensures access to electronic resources using EBSCO suite of products, including Discovery Service, link resolver, A-Z list, and ExLibris Voyager Integrated Library System (ILS) acquisition and cataloging modules.
- Gathers, maintains and reports key metrics (including usage, cost comparison, etc.) for quarterly and periodic reports.
- Works collaboratively with library systems department staff to establish and maintain access to electronic resources by all authorized means, including by proxy server.
- Maintains effective relations with the providers of the library's electronic resources.
- Identifies emerging trends, technologies and best practices in electronic resources management that have the potential for new and improved library services.
- Participates in reference desk duty. Assists faculty, students, staff and other users on a one-on-one basis by answering specific information requests, offering research assistance, and guiding users in the effective use of a broad range of information resources found in the library. Some evenings and weekend hours are required.
- Serves as a member of the Library's Database Evaluation and Selection Committee (DESC).
- Serves as a bibliographer to designated academic departments and oversees the selection of materials in assigned subject areas. Assists in collection development and evaluation; monitors pertinent portions of the acquisitions budget; works to develop and maintain good relations with faculty members.
- Participates in professional activities, including university and library committees and task forces, and attends professional meetings.
- Participates in the Library's instruction program.
Qualifications, Required:
- Requires an MLS, M.L.I.S. or equivalent from an ALA-accredited program by date of hire.
- Experience in the management of a library's licensed electronic resources (ebooks, ejournals and databases) within an academic library, either as a professional or as a staff member.
- Experience using EBSCO's Discovery Service, A-Z list and link resolver, CORAL, ExLibris' Voyager ILS acquisition and cataloging modules and OCLC Connexion.
- Ability to work collegially and cooperatively with a varied user groups and function effectively in a team environment.
- Excellent analytical, oral and written communication skills. Evidence of high productivity, multitasking and problem solving skills when working independently or in groups, as changing situations require.
Qualifications, Preferred:
- Experience in the management of the Library's licensed electronic resources (ebooks, ejournals and databases) life-cycle within an academic setting.
- Experience serving as a point of contact for maintenance and troubleshooting of electronic resources.
- Familiarity with issues related to the management of electronic resources, including ever-changing electronic publishing environment, copyright and intellectual property rights, acquisitions and cataloging principles, usage data, and remote access issues.
- Experience working with publishers and vendors of electronic resources.
- Experience working in public services area in academic library.
- Capacity to respond effectively to change, including changes in technologies, needs, and priorities.
Salary: Salary will be $42,764 annually. Includes a competitive benefits package.
To Apply:
Please apply on-line at https://isu.csod.com/ats/careersite/search.aspx?site=1&c=isu .
Please submit the following documents with your application:
Curriculum vitae, Letter of application that addresses job requirements, list of references.
Application Deadline: Position will remain open until filled.
Posted: June 29, 2015
Organization: Earl Gregg Swem Library , College of William & Mary
Location: Williamsburg, VA
Description:
The Digital Scholarship Librarian leads the planning, coordination, analysis and implementation of new service models that focus on the provision of scholarly communication services for the College of William & Mary community.
This position provides expertise and leadership on the library's goals, objectives, and projects for educating the campus community about digital publishing, intellectual property rights, open access and open scholarship initiatives, and connections between information literacy and scholarly communication.
Reporting to the Associate Dean for Collections and Content Services, the Digital Scholarship Librarian provides direction for WM Publish, our institutional repository for active scholarship, and engages with scholars on issues related to preservation and access.
Responsibilities:
- Develop strong relationships with faculty and partners to build WM Publish content, developing services in support of research, teaching and learning.
- Establishes, documents and communicates policies and procedures that govern content acquisition, submission, ingest, organization and description for Digital Scholarship as it pertains to WM Publish.
- Leads and develops education and outreach programs to provide information and current awareness related to scholarly communication, copyright, open access and author rights to the campus community.
- Collaborates and cooperates to develop a vision, goals and objectives regarding the direction and infrastructure of digital services; specifically as it relates to publishing models and scholarly communication.
- Develops metrics, collects and analyzes data. Prepares and presents clear & relevant reports and presentations that documents the usage, development and outcomes of scholarly communication efforts and WM Publish.
Qualifications, Required:
- Master's degree in Library Science, Information Science, or related discipline from an ALA accredited program.
- Strong working knowledge of the scholarly communication environment, including intellectual property, open access, and in the academic environment.
- Knowledge of project management principles and proven skills to oversee and coordinate multiple projects.
- Demonstrated proficiency with a variety of software applications, including MS Office and strong skills in digital tools and systems, with familiarity with the curation of various formats of digital scholarship(e.g. data sets, media , images, etc).
- Outstanding interpersonal, oral and written communication skills with the proven ability to develop and foster communication and teamwork and effectively partner with library staff and campus community partners.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to analyze data, prepare reports and presentations.
- Demonstrated initiative, flexibility and creativity with the ability to work collaboratively effectively to develop a vision, goals and objectives to promote scholarly communication, digital scholarship and publishing.
- Excellent organization skills with the ability to manage multiple and complex projects concurrently with fluidity.
- Demonstrated academic library experience.
- Experience with learning, using and applying appropriate technologies in a library setting.
Qualifications, Preferred:
- Knowledge of the digital common platform is highly preferred.
- Demonstrated skills of relevant scholarly communication issues, particularly with intellectual property rights and fair use is highly desirable.
- Web programming and scripting skills is a plus.
- Progressively responsible experience working in an an academic library.
- Demonstrated experience effectively collaborating with faculty is highly desirable.
- Experience as Digital Scholarly Librarian and/or experience curating digital materials is a plus.
Salary: Commensurate with experience.
To Apply: Please apply on-line at https://jobs.wm.edu/postings/20666.
Posted: June 29, 2015
Organization: Saint Mary's College of California Library , Saint Mary's College of California
Location: Moraga, CA
Duties:
Provides leadership and management to the personnel in Access Services (AS) Department for the development and provision of user-centered services and information systems that facilitate the use of the Library's collections and services. Department functions include the automated circulation system (III's Sierra) for SMC and Link+ consortia holdings, Interlibrary Loan and Document Delivery, Print and Electronic Reserves (ERes), Billing and Notices, Facilities and Building Safety Liaison, stack management, and open/closing operations and staffing all hours of operation. Contributes to Reference Desk service, including weekends and evenings, and serves as subject specialist providing collection development and research instruction and outreach to one or more academic programs. Oversees budget for approx. 10 FTE student employees, ILL expenses, repairs and maintenance agreements on library security system and machines, and collection development funds within discipline(s).
Access Services, Dept. Head
- Leadership &l Management: Responsible for the largest group of service units and the largest number of staff within the Library. The units that comprise Access Services, Circulation, Stack and Building Maintenance, and ILL/Document Delivery, create the first--and, often the last--impressions that students, faculty, staff and administration have of the Library.Through unit supervisors, ensures that the Library is open and staffed seven days a week, that a complex array of services are both staffed and responsive to user needs, and that all the staff working within Access Services are thoroughly trained in the myriad of technical systems they use, in Library policies and procedures, and, as appropriate, in campus policies and procedures. In addition to this large management responsibility, this position is responsible for leadership in the areas within the position's responsibility. Keeps abreast of national developments in the field, ensures SMC Library follows best practices, assesses user needs and service demands and engages in thoughtful, planned change to ensure we continue to be responsive, efficient and service-oriented in meeting the needs of our user communities. Determines procedures; in consultation with the Dean develops policies. This position is a member of the Dean's Cabinet.
- Fiscal Responsibilities: This position is responsible for the largest student labor budget. In addition, is responsible for Access Services budget planning, monitoring and authorizing expenditures and for reconciling business office statements of fund lines. Is also responsible for a number of budget lines for vendor-supplied (external) services, such as ILLiad, ERes, and Link+.
- Supervision: Directly supervises four full-time paraprofessionals and indirectly supervises more than 20 students (~10FTE). Is responsible, either directly or indirectly for hiring, training, supervising, mentoring, and evaluating the Access Services staff.
- Technical and Systems Management: A significant part of the job responsibilities in Access Services is managing a suite of software systems that must integrate among diverse vendors/companies and the campus' administrative systems. Must have or develop a deep knowledge of each of these, their capabilities, processes and hand-offs to each other. Must be able to work with the Office of the Registrar, Human Resources, AIS and IT staff who maintain student and employee records to ensure timely, accurate and successful datasharing.
General and Specialized Research Services
- Provides research advice to all the Library's user communities using a variety of in-person and electronic media.
- Understands the Library's collections, both physical and electronic and the 200 subject-focused web pages and uses this knowledge to advise individuals doing research.
- Also provides specialized research advice to students and faculty in Women and Gender Studies and/or other departments as assigned.
- Works with faculty to stay abreast of curriculum and research needs.
Instruction Services
- Provides formal instruction in information literacy and research processes to students, faculty and staff.
- Works primarily with faculty and students in Women and Gender Studies, but also teaches general instruction sessions to English comp, English argument & research classes, FYAC and to staff groups.
- Develops new classes and web pages as appropriate, stays abreast of professional trends and best practices in information literacy instruction and other technology-based teaching and learning tools.
Collection Development
- Serves as subject specialist in both the curriculum and research needs of the faculty in the departments of Women's and Gender Studies and/or other departments as assigned.
- Develops priorities for resources in all formats in consultation with departmental liaisons.
- Participates in gift selection, weeding, and other collection development and maintenance responsibilities.
- Provides library resources and information literacy analyses for proposed new courses, programs and program reviews.
Library Senior Management Team Member
- Provides leadership analysis and management of Library-wide issues, projects and planning in collaboration with the other members of the senior management team and the Dean.
- Serves as a member of the Dean's Cabinet.
Additional Contributions
- Along with other librarians, serves on campus committees, task forces, and on academic senate committees as reflected in the Faculty Handbook.
Qualifications:
- MLS or MLIS Required
- 2nd Masters or advanced degree Preferred
- 5 years FT academic library experience with a minimum of 3 years increasingly responsible management experience within an Access Services Department.
- Experience working with and maintaining a positive working relationship with a diverse community of library users.
- Solid technical experience working with and managing staff who work with circulation and patron modules, interlibrary loan and electronic reserves software. Preference given to individuals with experience in Innovative's Millenium or Sierra implementations.
- Experience hiring, evaluating, training and mentoring both career staff and student workers.
- Demonstrated successful experience identifying needed data, analyzing trends, and using data to drive service and management decisions.
- Advanced experience with information databases, library classifications systems (LC or Dewey), Interlibrary Loan Code for the U.S., Copyright and Fair Use laws and guidelines, and confidentiality laws.
- Prefer experience working as part of a collaborative management team.
- Excellent computer, analytical, and problem solving skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Tact, diplomacy, and an excellent service ethic.
- Vision toward constant improvement through innovation and technology.
- Commitment to collaborative leadership, supporting a diverse and multicultural work environment, and to respect for all individuals.
To Apply:
Please apply on-line at http://jobs.stmarys-ca.edu.
- Include a cover letter that specifically addresses how you meet the qualifications and are prepared to support the mission of the College
- A resume
- The name and contact information for three (3) professional references.
Posted: June 29, 2015
Organization: Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine
Location: Auburn, AL
Description: The Medical Librarian will oversee the daily operations of the Library at the VCOM-Auburn Campus. Responsibilities include oversight and management of reference and technical services, both for a small print collection and a growing virtual library. Knowledge of print and electronic subscriptions and licenses, cataloging, acquisitions, processing and evaluation of use data is expected. Experience with digitization of information and web page development is desirable. The Medical Librarian will have the opportunity to engage in the full range of library processes and services. The library staff works closely with administration and faculty colleagues to develop resources and services that meet the research and study needs of faculty, staff, and students on campus. The Medical Librarian will have significant interaction with both students and faculty, and an amicable professional demeanor is essential.
Duties:
Leadership
- Serve to plan, organize, maintain, and evaluate resource materials and supervise operations of the library in collaboration with the VCOM- Auburn Associate Dean for Medical Education.
- Serve as an active member of the VCOM's Library Committee and collaborate with the librarians on the other VCOM campuses.
- Serve as the person responsible for providing assistance, either personally or through assignment of other library personnel to facilitate faculty and student literature searches to aid in research endeavors.
- Serve as a principal investigator and or co-principal investigator where appropriate for educational research when mutually agreed upon with the administration of VCOM-Auburn and or other VCOM campuses as appropriate.
- Participate in faculty development and faculty meetings.
- Maintain familiarity with and adherence to the administrative and academic practices, policies, and procedures of the College as set forth in the Faculty Handbook, College Catalog, and VCOM's Policies and Procedures.
- Maintain accurate records to aid in the submission of an annual library and library staff activity report.
- Attend all library committee meetings and serve as the coordinator, chair and recorder for the committee.
- Provide regular reports to the Associate Dean for Medical Education as requested.
- Other duties as assigned.
Program Planning and Management
- Assist the Associate Dean for Medical Education with development of the library budget.
- Develop the electronic library and the access to this library within the constraints of the college, and the constraints of the product licensing agencies.
- Acquire and obtain knowledge of all accreditation requirements with osteopathic medical college libraries.
- Acquire and formally catalog all primary texts and collections.
- Maintain knowledge of opportunities and seek funding for the development of the library through grants and development, where appropriate.
- Assist with planning and development of CME and faculty development related to library use and holdings.
- Work collaboratively as appropriate with all VCOM personnel including those from other campuses.
Community Relations/Advocacy
- Serve as liaison for VCOM with other libraries so to offer VCOM students increased offerings through shared resources.
- Serve as a liaison for VCOM with other osteopathic college libraries.
- Represent VCOM, its administration, faculty, staff, and students in a positive and professional manner in all interactions whether on or off campus.
Instruction
- Serve to provide instruction within the academic program and faculty development regarding literature retrieval and research, library use and other topics according to individual expertise and identified needs. Instructional programs will require development of learning objectives and lecture materials, and individual mentoring as necessary and as required by accrediting organizations. Maintenance of electronic copies of these documents will aid in preparing annual reports.
- Obtain and maintain literacy in appropriate library fields.
Campus Culture
- VCOM is proud of its culture of respect for others and a family approach to interactions with those we encounter. As such, the librarian and library staff must develop a consciousness of principles of equality, respect, and individual and collective responsibility.
Qualifications, Required:
- Professional degree from an ALA-accredited library school or other appropriate degree or equivalent experience in one or more fields relevant to library services.
- Excellent interpersonal and communications skills
- Strong team player
- Commitment to company values
- Basic computer proficiency
Qualifications, Preferred:
- Experience working in an institute of higher education desired.
- Proficiency in word processing and MS Office Suite.
- Ability to multitask and complete daily work with frequent interruptions
- Experience with Scholar software, graphic skills, and web design preferred.
- The candidate shall be dependable and possess professional communication skills.
To Apply: Send your academic curriculum vitae or resume, along with a cover letter listing your salary requirements to the campus specific contact listed at http://www.vcom.edu/humanresources/.
Posted: June 29, 2015
Organization: Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine
Location: Auburn, AL
Description: The Medical Librarian will oversee the daily operations of the Library at the VCOM-Auburn Campus. Responsibilities include oversight and management of reference and technical services, both for a small print collection and a growing virtual library. Knowledge of print and electronic subscriptions and licenses, cataloging, acquisitions, processing and evaluation of use data is expected. Experience with digitization of information and web page development is desirable. The Medical Librarian will have the opportunity to engage in the full range of library processes and services. The library staff works closely with administration and faculty colleagues to develop resources and services that meet the research and study needs of faculty, staff, and students on campus. The Medical Librarian will have significant interaction with both students and faculty, and an amicable professional demeanor is essential.
Duties:
Leadership
- Serve to plan, organize, maintain, and evaluate resource materials and supervise operations of the library in collaboration with the VCOM- Auburn Associate Dean for Medical Education.
- Serve as an active member of the VCOM's Library Committee and collaborate with the librarians on the other VCOM campuses.
- Serve as the person responsible for providing assistance, either personally or through assignment of other library personnel to facilitate faculty and student literature searches to aid in research endeavors.
- Serve as a principal investigator and or co-principal investigator where appropriate for educational research when mutually agreed upon with the administration of VCOM-Auburn and or other VCOM campuses as appropriate.
- Participate in faculty development and faculty meetings.
- Maintain familiarity with and adherence to the administrative and academic practices, policies, and procedures of the College as set forth in the Faculty Handbook, College Catalog, and VCOM's Policies and Procedures.
- Maintain accurate records to aid in the submission of an annual library and library staff activity report.
- Attend all library committee meetings and serve as the coordinator, chair and recorder for the committee.
- Provide regular reports to the Associate Dean for Medical Education as requested.
- Other duties as assigned.
Program Planning and Management
- Assist the Associate Dean for Medical Education with development of the library budget.
- Develop the electronic library and the access to this library within the constraints of the college, and the constraints of the product licensing agencies.
- Acquire and obtain knowledge of all accreditation requirements with osteopathic medical college libraries.
- Acquire and formally catalog all primary texts and collections.
- Maintain knowledge of opportunities and seek funding for the development of the library through grants and development, where appropriate.
- Assist with planning and development of CME and faculty development related to library use and holdings.
- Work collaboratively as appropriate with all VCOM personnel including those from other campuses.
Community Relations/Advocacy
- Serve as liaison for VCOM with other libraries so to offer VCOM students increased offerings through shared resources.
- Serve as a liaison for VCOM with other osteopathic college libraries.
- Represent VCOM, its administration, faculty, staff, and students in a positive and professional manner in all interactions whether on or off campus.
Instruction
- Serve to provide instruction within the academic program and faculty development regarding literature retrieval and research, library use and other topics according to individual expertise and identified needs. Instructional programs will require development of learning objectives and lecture materials, and individual mentoring as necessary and as required by accrediting organizations. Maintenance of electronic copies of these documents will aid in preparing annual reports.
- Obtain and maintain literacy in appropriate library fields.
Campus Culture
- VCOM is proud of its culture of respect for others and a family approach to interactions with those we encounter. As such, the librarian and library staff must develop a consciousness of principles of equality, respect, and individual and collective responsibility.
Qualifications, Required:
- Professional degree from an ALA-accredited library school or other appropriate degree or equivalent experience in one or more fields relevant to library services.
- Excellent interpersonal and communications skills
- Strong team player
- Commitment to company values
- Basic computer proficiency
Qualifications, Preferred:
- Experience working in an institute of higher education desired.
- Proficiency in word processing and MS Office Suite.
- Ability to multitask and complete daily work with frequent interruptions
- Experience with Scholar software, graphic skills, and web design preferred.
- The candidate shall be dependable and possess professional communication skills.
To Apply: Send your academic curriculum vitae or resume, along with a cover letter listing your salary requirements to the campus specific contact listed at http://www.vcom.edu/humanresources/.
Posted: June 29, 2015
Organization: The New York Academy of Medicine Library , The New York Academy of Medicine
Location: New York, NY
Description:
The New York Academy of Medicine's Library is looking for a creative individual to serve as Collection Description Manager for its library collections. The position involves overseeing the descriptive practices for the extensive collection, containing 550,000 volumes ranging from the middle ages to the present. The collection contains a rich variety of formats, including rare books and journals, contemporary monographs and serials, bound manuscripts, archives and archival collections, historical and contemporary pamphlets, blueprints, graphical materials, audio-visual materials, and digital content. The incumbent will manage the online public catalog, and set and maintain descriptive standards for all forms and levels of cataloging and collection description. The position will supervise professional and paraprofessional staff, lead a working group on collection description, and participate in working groups on collection development, preservation, digitization, and other areas as needed. The incumbent will be responsible for acquisition and incorporation of new materials into the collection, both physical and electronic, including maintenance of digital subscriptions. The position has significant leadership responsibilities and will require broad engagement in the world of libraries, archives, museums, and other cultural institutions in order to ensure that the Center's significant information resources are well known and readily accessible.
The successful applicant will be imaginative, flexible, and looking to thrive in a changing workplace. The Library is midway through the process of shifting services and focus from being a major contemporary medical library to a historical library holding one of the country's premier collections in the history of medicine.
Responsibilities:
- Think strategically and creatively about the intellectual management of the Library's collections and identify specific cataloging and description needs within those collections.
- Manage the ILS system of the Library, currently Koha managed through ByWater Solutions.
- Engage in and oversee the cataloging and descriptive practices of the Library, including reviewing standards, ensuring content accuracy, timeliness, and completeness, and providing guidance to staff.
- Work collaboratively with other Library staff (e.g., Head, Gladys Brooks Book & Paper Conservation Laboratory, digital systems manager, curator, archivist, etc.) to establish cataloging and collection description priorities and manage staff workflows to meet those priorities.
- In collaboration with the collection development team, manage the technical portion of the acquisition process for purchasing monographs and for online/print subscriptions to serials, databases, and other resources.
- Remain up-to-date with current collection description standards, practices, and technologies.
- Identify cataloging and collection description projects and support grant-writing efforts for their funding.
- Manage professional and paraprofessional staff.
- Lead and participate in Library working groups.
- Work effectively with other Library and Academy staff.
- Secure contracts with vendors; evaluate services for compliance; process invoices to ensure payment.
- Plan work; evaluate outcomes; and prepare and execute budgets.
- Engage with local, national, and international library, museum, and archival communities, developing collaborative projects and representing the Library.
Qualifications, Required:
The MLS degree.
Minimum of five years' experience in cataloging or description in a mid-size library or archives at a college, university, museum, or other cultural institution, including knowledge of cataloging and descriptive standards for special collections. Experience with staff management, project management, and budget preparation and execution is essential.
To Apply: Please forward cover letter and resume with "Collection Description Manager" in the subject line to hr@nyam.org.
Posted: June 29, 2015
Organization: Sarah Lawrence College Library, Sarah Lawrence College
Location: Bronxville, NY
Description: The Sarah Lawrence College Library seeks a Research Services and Outreach Librarian who has a strong commitment to public service and is a highly motivated research support and education professional who enjoys providing both personalized and group library instruction to undergraduate and graduate students in a small academic library.
Responsibilities:
- Offer library instruction sessions and provide research assistance to undergraduate and graduate students.
- Implement library instruction classes for the graduate programs.
- Manage the Library's association with the local high school's International Baccalaureate program.
- Perform collection development and maintenance duties including purchasing, collection analysis, and weeding.
- Maintain website content and utilize social media.
- Participate in rotation at the Information desk.
Qualifications, Required:
- A bachelor's and master's degree (or higher).
- Ability to work independently, prioritize, and exercise initiative and judgment.
- Strong interpersonal skills, mature, and the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
- Commitment to public service.
- Must be detailed-oriented, congenial, patient, and reliable.
Qualifications, Preferred:
- Three years of experience working in an academic library setting.
- MLIS/MLS preferred.
- Familiarity with ArcGIS.
Salary and Benefits: Salary range is $50,000-$55,000 commensurate with qualifications and experience. Excellent benefits package.
To Apply: Online at https://slc.simplehire.com/applicants/jsp/shared/frameset/Frameset.jsp?time=1435597069708.
Posted: June 29, 2015
Organization: Intercept Pharmaceuticals
Location: San Diego, CA
Description: The Director of Knowledge Management resides within Medical Writing and is responsible for the development, implementation and maintenance of an enterprise-wide knowledge management program. This position is primarily focused on information services (corporate library), knowledge management and collaboration. The Program's Director must be familiar with all facets of the drug development process and align information services processes and resources to increase innovation, and drive informed decisions.
Responsibilities: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function:
- Provide innovative leadership, responsibility, performance and control to ensure that the company-wide information resources portfolio is aligned with the corporate business strategy at all times.
- Experience working with information service providers in the STEM (Scientific, Technical, Engineering and Medical) literature space.
- Implement processes that strive to deliver the right information, at the right time, to the right people.
- Responsible for conception of solutions, building consensus and the selling of such solutions to senior level leadership while managing multiple stakeholders and engagements at the same time.
- Provide guidance on best practices in information architecture using taxonomies, thesauri and metadata to make information resources easier to find and use for end-users.
- Assess new resources, and services on an ongoing basis to ensure information resources, e.g. corporate library, remain aligned with business needs.
- Educate and coach users on all resources and services available via the Corporate Library.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree with at least 7+ years direct biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry experience in a Knowledge Management or Corporate Library role.
- Advanced degree in Library Science or Information Management (MS) with at least 5+ years direct biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry experience in a Knowledge Management or Corporate Library role.
- Minimum 5 years of experience managing multiple, complex projects with competing priorities at the same time. Project Management Professional (PMP) and/or Six Sigma certification(s) preferred.
- Experience in pharmaceutical/biotech industry, with prior experience in Hepatology, Gastrointestinal or related field, preferred.
- Prior industry experience in creating information strategies to support regulatory submissions (e.g. IND, NDA, AR, etc.), peer-reviewed publications and early-stage discovery.
- Solid project management and implementation skills required.
- Ability to think strategically in order to improve current processes using Lean/Six Sigma or similar Quality methodology.
- Ability to create "win-win" solutions in complex, matrix settings.
- Superb customer service aptitude to support an array of users and needs.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills are essential.
- Excellent organization and multi-tasking skills.
- Exceptional interpersonal skills and problem solving capabilities.
- Proven negotiation skills and ability to manage vendor relationships.
- Ability to work effectively across a matrix organization.
- Ability to work independently and prioritize with minimal daily instruction.
- Ability to travel up to 50% of time.
To Apply: Online at http://interceptpharma.submit4jobs.com/index.cfm?cid=85416&fuseaction=85416.viewjobdetail&jid=194693 .
Posted: June 29, 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 Technical Services and Electronic Resources Librarian. The successful candidate will be responsible for leadership of the library's cataloging, serials, and electronic resources operations. The Technical Services and Electronic Resources 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:
- Provide leadership in the administration of new and existing licensing for electronic resources including ejournal holdings, ebook cataloging, database trials and subscription set up as well as outreach and publicity for new resources.
- Negotiate and monitor subscriptions in relation to existing license expirations and renewals.
- Manage vendor-ready cataloging for print books and serials as well as editing and maintenance of vendor records for ebooks for batch or local upload, plus occasional original cataloging.
- Manage print journals and continuations including claiming and other typical print serials functions.
- Supervise two full-time support staff and occasional part-time staff.
- Work as subject specialist in assigned areas, evaluate, select, and deselect library materials.
- Be responsible for original cataloging, routine oversight of vendor-ready cataloging for print books and serials as well as editing and maintenance of vendor records for ebooks for batch or local upload.
- Manage print journals and continuations including claiming and other typical print serials functions.
- Coordinate and/or perform functions related to electronic resources workflow including ejournal holdings, ebook cataloging, database trials and subscription set up as well as outreach and publicity for new resources.
- 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.
Qualifications, Required:
- Master's in Library and Information Science (MLS/MLIS) or closely related discipline from an ALA-accredited institution; a second master's degree OR doctorate is also required
- Two years of acquisitions, serials, or electronic resources experience, preferably in an academic or research library
- Knowledge of best practices in electronic resource management
- Ability to balance multiple projects and set priorities in a time-sensitive environment
- Strong service orientation and excellent interpersonal skills
- An interest in productive scholarship or creative achievement
- Excellent leadership qualities and the ability to work efficiently and effectively on shared projects and department and college committees
- Strong analytical, organizational, and planning skills, and strong oral and written communication skills
Qualifications, Preferred:
- Knowledge of cataloging best practices; familiarity with RDA
- Experience with SFX or other link resolver, Aleph 500 or other integrated library system, MarcEdit, and Serials Solutions
- Experience with vendors and content providers, including subscription agents, publishers, and library consortia
- Proficiency with spreadsheet software such as Microsoft Excel
- Background, experience, or degree in STEM fields, especially natural sciences or health sciences
- Familiarity with current trends in scholarly communication, including open access publishing and open educational resources
- Familiarity with assessment practices in libraries and higher education
To Apply: Candidates should provide a cover letter, CV, and statement of scholarly interests online.
Application Deadline: Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Review of resumes may begin June 23, 2015.
Posted: June 29, 2015
Organization: James Madison University Libraries, James Madison University
Location: Harrisonburg, VA
Duties:
The Education Librarian will serve as the subject specialist liaison and will initiate and build strong relationships with faculty, staff and students in JMU's College of Education (COE). The COE is comprised of the undergraduate Interdisciplinary Liberal Studies (IdLS); the graduate Masters of Arts in Teaching as well as programs in Early, Elementary and Reading Education; Educational Foundations and Exceptionalities; Learning, Technology and Leadership Education; Middle, Secondary and Mathematics Education; and Military Science. This position will support undergraduate as well as graduate study and will work with a diverse group of full and part-time instructional faculty in the COE. The successful candidate will serve as the primary contact between COE's Educational Technology and Media Center and the libraries.
Liaison librarians establish and support collections that reflect the curriculum and research needs of the disciplines, provide research and consultation services, provide information literacy instruction and assessment for their assigned departments, and develop innovative programs and instructional materials supporting user needs. All liaison librarians also support library users in all disciplines with reference services both in person and virtually.
Qualifications, Required:
- Master's degree in Library Science or equivalent degree from an ALA accredited institution.
- Experience planning and delivering services and/or information literacy instruction.
- Familiarity with LibGuides and other tools that support online learning.
- Strong interpersonal skills in relationship building and collaboration.
- Demonstrate a strong commitment to service and collaboration and an interest scholarship.
Qualifications, Preferred:
- Master's degree in Education or a related discipline, academic library experience in a related discipline, or professional teaching experience.
- JMU Libraries endorses the ACRL Standards for Faculty Status for Academic Libraries. Faculty status requires potential to meet standards for tenure and promotion.
Salary and Benefits: Salary is commensurate with experience. This is a tenure-track faculty position with excellent benefits including 20 days of vacation and a choice of retirement plans.
To Apply: Online at https://joblink.jmu.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/frameset/Frameset.jsp?time=1435593276474
Application Deadline: Review of applications will begin on July 6, 2015 and continue until the position is filled.
Posted: June 28, 2015
Organization: Gumberg Library, Duquesne University
Location: Pittsburgh, PA
Description: This non-tenured faculty position will report initially to the Director of Information Services. This is a newly created position, and the reporting line is subject to change as the position and organization develop. The Digital Scholarship Librarian incorporates support for digital scholarship into the library's program of services that support teaching, learning and research. Manages the Electronic Thesis and Dissertation filing process. Facilitates the use of library content for digital scholarship creation by faculty and students; serves as a resource on digital scholarship for other librarians; and keeps abreast of innovations in scholarly communication. Works collaboratively to develop the library's digital resources. Represents the library in campus discussions of implementing an institutional repository. Participates in reference, outreach, information literacy instruction, collection development, and liaison activities.
Responsibilities:
- Manage the Electronic Thesis and Dissertation filing process; oversee and quality check electronic submissions; review submitted ETD files and communicate with students, departments, and Registrar as necessary; create and maintain online instructional materials; provide instruction sessions and individual consultations for graduate students.
- Consult with faculty and graduate students on publishing choices, understanding of publishing agreements, the benefits of open access publishing, the retention of rights, and the inclusion of content in an institutional repository.
- Engage with the campus community to determine digital scholarship research needs and recommend implementation of tools and technologies that support those needs (e.g. ORCID).
- Manage, with the Systems Librarian, the library's digital resource platform(s).
- Partner with other units within and beyond the library on digital initiatives.
- Promote and enhance access to local digital collections.
- Monitor developments in scholarly communication, open access, institutional repositories, and related legislative initiatives.
- Serve as Liaison Librarian to one or more University programs or departments, which includes outreach, instruction, consultations, and collection development for assigned areas.
- Participate in library and university activities and committees, and engage in professional and scholarly activities appropriate to rank.
Qualifications, Required: Ability to evaluate and implement digital scholarship tools and the ability to teach others to use these tools. Demonstrated familiarity with current issues of scholarly communication, including copyright, and the ability to convey these complex issues to a diverse audience. Ability to prioritize work and meet multiple deadlines as well as excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills. Ability to work independently and in a cross campus collaborative environment. Demonstrated project management skills. Strong teaching skills; a commitment to service, knowledge of current issues and methods of library instruction/information literacy; excellent oral and written communication skills; demonstrated ability to work flexibly, independently and collaboratively with colleagues and library users in a rapidly changing service-oriented environment. Ability and willingness to support the University Mission. Demonstrated ability to achieve promotion through job performance, service, and scholarship.
Qualifications, Preferred: Second Master's degree or advanced coursework in Library Science; experience leading projects in an academic library.
To Apply: View the full posting. Apply online at http://apply.interfolio.com/29755. Please submit a cover letter describing your experience, curriculum vitae, and contact information for three confidential references.
Application Deadline: Review of materials will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
Posted: June 28, 2015
Organization: Munson Medical Center, Munson Healthcare System
Location: Traverse City, MI
Description: The Information Research Assistant is responsible for the daily technical, support, and administrative functions of the Department of Library Services. These tasks include but are not limited to: Serials Control, Circulation System Services, Document Delivery Services, Current Awareness Services, Acquisitions and Cataloging, Information Desk reception, basic reference services, basic bibliographic instruction, and oversight of clerical and volunteer staff.
Responsibilities:
- Supports the mission statement of MMC: Munson Medical Center is the core of a regional health system. In partnership with physicians, we provide quality, compassionate, comprehensive and cost-effective services for improvement of the health of our patients and the communities we serve.
- Embraces and supports the CQI philosophy of Munson Medical Center: We are committed to the name "Munson" meaning excellence. We will provide services that meet our customers' requirements every time.
- Adheres to exceptional Skills with People (ESP) House Rules at all times.
- Acknowledges that safety is a self-responsibility. Knows the physical requirements of the job and work within those guidelines. Performs job duties safely at all times, utilizing learned body mechanics and transferring/lifting techniques. Plans actions to promote safety. Reports any unsafe situation/equipment according to Hospital procedure.
- Maintains all aspects of Document Delivery Services for the department.
- Maintains Circulation System records and processes overdue notices.
- Provides point of contact customer service by staffing the Information Desk.
- Maintains organization of Library resources.
- Maintains Serials Control by checking in, claiming, and maintaining serials collection.
- Assists in acquisitions and collection development by providing materials processing services and inventory control.
- Maintains Current Awareness Services.
- Supervises clerical and volunteer staff by planning and organizing daily activities.
- Provides basic reference services by utilizing electronic and print resources.
- Provides basic bibliographic instruction of electronic resources available in the department.
- Maintains department manuals and loose leaf resources.
- Compiles monthly statistics as assigned.
- Participates in ongoing continuing education for professional development.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications, Required:
- Bachelors Degree in the Health Sciences and 2 years experience in a hospital or community health library
- Knowledge of medical terminology
- Demonstrated knowledge of basic library hardware and software applications
- Experience in Microsoft Office and the Internet
- Excellent written communication skills with emphasis on detail and accuracy
- Excellent interpersonal skills as well as demonstrated individual and team leadership skills
- Strong customer service orientation
- Ability to prioritize competing demands
- Strong organizational skills
- Ability to lift and move resources
Salary: $15.53-$24.01
To Apply: View the full posting and apply online. Please attach a cover letter addressing all qualifications, CV and contact information for three professional references.
Application Deadline: Best Consideration Date: 07-06-2015
Posted: June 28, 2015
Organization: Drake Memorial Library, College at Brockport, SUNY
Location: Brockport, NY
Description: Drake Memorial Library seeks a highly motivated individual to assist the Instruction Team by acting as a liaison to, and developing content for, The College at Brockport online and hybrid programs.
Responsibilities:
- Work collaboratively with instructors, IT, instructional designers, student services and others to ensure high quality distance learning (e.g., Open SUNY);
- Help develop collaborative distributive librarian support for online, hybrid and web-enhanced courses in discipline areas;
- Offer innovative professional development training related to library/technology tools for faculty and staff working with online, hybrid and web-enhanced learning;
- Work with librarians to develop policies related to library instruction, document delivery, content management for online learners, etc.
- Support use of Open Educational Resources by faculty and students; create content for the Open SUNY Information Literacy Portal http://digitalcommons.brockport.edu/opensuny/
- Other required duties of this position include: regularly scheduled reference shifts; participation in evening and weekend reference shifts; face-to-face instruction; subject/academic department liaison and collection development.
Qualifications, Required:
- MLS/MSLIS from an ALA accredited institution;
- Prior professional experience in an academic library (internship experience does not qualify);
- The flexibility to adapt to a changing work environment;
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, as demonstrated in part by a presentation at the time of interviewing;
- Excellent customer service ethic;
- Able to work in a diverse environment and to support/advance the College's diversity efforts;
- Active participation in professional development activities;
- Strong computer skills in library-specific software and a Learning Management System (LMS), preferably Blackboard.
Qualifications, Preferred:
- Familiarity with LibGuides;
- Self-starter; able to work also as team player;
- Competency in basic information literacy standards;
- Competency with various forms of technology, including tablets, e-readers, scanners;
- Familiarity with instructional design principles;
- Experience creating online information literacy content;
- Teaching experience (online/hybrid/other);
- Professional certifications.
Salary: $41,000-$50,000
To Apply: View the full posting and apply online. Please attach a cover letter addressing all qualifications, CV and contact information for three professional references.
Application Deadline: Best Consideration Date: 07-06-2015
Posted: June 28, 2015
Organization: Marston Science Library, University of Florida
Location: Gainesville, FL
Description: The Marston Science Library at the University of Florida seeks a creative and service-oriented informatics professional to develop a campus-wide library-based informatics service initiative of data-driven discovery and analytics. The Informatics Librarian is a tenure track library faculty position with responsibilities that include assisting faculty, staff and students with appropriate data mining tools, collaborating on analytic aspects related to data design, and supporting the communication of results and predictive analysis through visualization tools. Additional responsibilities include finding and accessing data upon request; assisting in data organization for improved reuse and sharing; and providing programming consultation services. As a member of a dynamic team, responsibilities also include providing research assistance, instruction, training, and collection management to support initiatives dependent upon informatics and data science. Provides data and network analysis support services for faculty, staff and students in assigned departments and serves as liaison to the UF Informatics Institute. Provides interdisciplinary information consultation services in a variety of modes, designs workshops to promote data literacy, performs course-integrated instruction and participates in the department's teaching program. The position is responsible for special projects as assigned, such as new service development and evaluation, and development of web-based resources. The librarian works collaboratively in group efforts and maintains professional relationships with faculty, students and colleagues. The librarian will work collaboratively with the bioinformatics librarian, Data Management Librarian and Digital Scholarship Librarian, and Data Management/Curation Task Force to develop campus-wide support.
Responsibilities:
- Provides expertise and consultation services in the areas of data mining, data and network analysis, and visualization.
- Develops a nationally recognized program in library-based informatics support services at the George A. Smathers Libraries based on the needs and goals of the UF Informatics Institute
- Develops and provides data literacy instruction programs using traditional classroom and active learning methods as well as innovative educational technologies
- Provides liaison services to the faculty, post-docs, students, and staff in assigned departments, programs, and the Informatics Institute. Liaison services include instruction, training, consultation, collection development, and other client-centered services as identified.
- Cultivates relationships with faculty and researchers to identify opportunities for library partnerships
- Participates in planning, policy formation and departmental decision making related to services, resources and new technologies
- Contributes to the library's planning effort through membership on University and Library committees and other consultative bodies as appropriate
- Performs scholarly research and provides service at the institutional and professional levels as related to assignment and in accordance with tenure and promotion criteria.
- Participates in science collection management program. Selects and evaluates subject-based materials and works with faculty in selecting materials to support their academic and research programs
- Participates in the provision of reference and research services including staffing service desks and chat services
- Applies for grants in support of informatics initiatives and provides support to grant writers in assigned academic units and programs.
Qualifications, Required:
- Master's degree in computer or information science, or an equivalent advanced degree in a similar data-intensive discipline
- Experience using basic informatics resources
- Eight years of relevant post graduate degree experience for appointment at the Associate University Librarian rank
- Strong commitment to user-focused service
- Background in database architecture, statistics, and/or network analysis
- Knowledge of trends and issues related to data science and informatics services
- Experience with development and delivery of training
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team within a culturally diverse user community of faculty, students, administrators and the general public
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills
- Initiative, flexibility, and the ability to adapt and work creatively in a complex, rapidly changing academic environment
- Strong potential for meeting the requirements of tenure and promotion
Qualifications, Preferred:
- Ph.D. in computer or information science or advanced certificate in data science, informatics, or similar data-intensive discipline
- Experience providing informatics services
- Knowledge of or proficiency in programming languages such as Python, PERL, Java, or experience with statistical or data analysis tools such as R or SAS
- Experience in creating, promoting and executing new programs or services
- Experience with and enthusiasm for instruction
- Record of including individuals of diverse backgrounds, experiences, races, ethnicities, genders, and perspectives in research, teaching, service and other work
Salary: Minimum Salary as Assistant University Librarian $46,880. Minimum Salary as Associate University Librarian $56,750. Actual salary will reflect selected professional's experience and credentials
To Apply: View the full posting. Apply online at https://jobs.ufl.edu/postings/67305.
Application Deadline: The search will remain open until August 10, 2015 and review of applicants will be begin July 15, 2015.
Posted: June 28, 2015
Organization: Ochsner Medical Center, Ochsner Health System
Location: New Orleans, LA
Description: The Medical Librarian provides quality clinical and scholarly information services to meet the needs of the Ochsner medical staff, residents, students, and patients; assumes responsibility for implementing all duties of the medical library and its staff; handles information and reference services including online literature searches; coordinates document delivery services and interlibrary loan requests; oversees acquisition and management of electronic and print materials for circulating, reference, and special collections; manages the systems and technology for cataloging and accessing medical library materials and resources; and works closely with the other medical librarians, medical library staff, and the medical library Advisory Board to support the clinical information needs of the Ochsner system.
Responsibilities:
- Provides proactive, customer-oriented, Information search services to medical staff, employees, and patients
- Implements resource collection development that reflects Ochsner system and medical library goals and objectives
- Monitors and supports maintenance of technology and medical library website to facilitate access of electronic and online resources
- Collaborates with medical library staff, Advisory Board, and UGME/GME team to support information, research and education needs of the Ochsner system
Qualifications, Required:
- Master's degree from a program accredited by the American Library Association or from a master's level program in library and information studies accredited or recognized by the appropriate national body of another country
- Three or more years in a medical, corporate or special collections library with electronic health sciences information resources and services
- Previous experience should include conducting research information searches, managing library technology applications, general bibliographic instruction, Internet training, and familiarity with use of document management systems
- Self-directed, and possesses a high level of interpersonal skills
- Skills to complete work with little supervision, organize work, manage time, and meet deadlines, interact with other personnel in a professional manner, accept supervision when required, use appropriate references and other resources, use good judgment, and function calmly in pressure situations
- Exhibits problem-solving experience and the skills to communicate clearly, knowledgeably, and personably in both a team environment and individually
Qualifications, Preferred:
- Full or provisional membership in the Academy of Health Information Professionals and active participation in the Medical Library Association
- Experience with ILLiad, SirsiDynix Symphony, and PubMed
To Apply: View the posting and apply online.
Posted: June 28, 2015
Organization: Stanford University Libraries, Stanford University
Location: Stanford, CA
Description: Stanford University Libraries is seeking an innovative and dynamic individual for the position of Electronic Resources Librarian. This position is responsible for the management of the life-cycle processes for electronic resources for SUL, providing leadership and expertise in coordinating and incorporating electronic resources into the collections. The Electronic Resources Librarian works closely with the Head of Acquisitions and collaborates with other Acquisitions managers, Digital Collections Librarian, Metadata Department, and Digital Library Systems and Services, participating in the ongoing design and development of library-wide systems, workflows, and policies for handling electronic resource acquisition, access, and preservation. This librarian also identifies emerging trends and technologies that have the potential to improve efficiency and innovate electronic resource acquisitions and management.
Responsibilities:
- Directly manage Stanford University Libraries' program of establishing and ensuring continuing access to electronic resources, including supervision of four staff members of the Electronic Resources Unit.
- Coordinate work with database providers, vendors and publishers to enable access, resolve problems, proactively manage technical changes, and respond to end-users' issues with electronic resources in a timely manner. Delegate work to ERU staff as appropriate.
- Collaborate with managers in Acquisitions and other library departments, such as Metadata, DLSS, and Collections & Services, to ensure coordination of procedures and workflows between units and departments.
- Serve on library-wide committees and working groups to promote electronic resource administration best practices and tools.
- Design effective workflows for electronic resources, documenting and adjusting policies and processes as appropriate.
- Provide leadership in developing and maintaining awareness of emerging technologies, standards, and technical issues relating to the acquisition, licensing, access, and usage of electronic resources. Recommend and implement new approaches to electronic resource management and the delivery of fiscal, statistical, and licensing information.
- Initiate, organize, and oversee special projects and other duties as assigned.
Qualifications, Required:
- MLS, MLIS or equivalent applicable academic library experience
- Experience working in an academic library
- Knowledge of acquisitions business practices and library technical standards
- Ability to investigate and apply technical solutions to Acquisitions and Electronic Resources concerns
- Ability to manage effectively the work of staff in a dynamic and fast-paced environment
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Working knowledge of mainstream e-resource management systems, linking technologies, and knowledge bases
- Experience with current legal and business issues involved in acquiring, licensing, and managing access to electronic resources
- Working knowledge of trends in electronic publishing and current library technologies
- Excellent organization and time management skills
- Working knowledge of the technical issues involved in the network delivery of electronic resources and experience using creativity and initiative in troubleshooting and analyzing problems related to electronic resource access
- Ability to collaborate effectively across departments and divisions on issues related to electronic resource acquisition and access
- Strong commitment to quality customer service and ability to take a user-centered approach to electronic resource acquisition and access
- Skill in planning and implementing projects
- Supervisory experience
Qualifications, Preferred: Experience using Technical Services components of an Integrated Library System, particularly SirsiDynix products.
To Apply: View the posting and apply online.
Application Deadline: Applications received by July 20, 2015 will be given priority consideration.
Posted: June 28, 2015
Organization: UMKC Libraries, University of Missouri-Kansas City
Location: Kansas City, MO
Description: Comprehensive research university library at America's creative crossroads in an affordable and vibrant city, seeks candidates with energy, creativity, flexibility, and strong communication skills for the position of Head of Electronic Resources and Acquisitions in the UMKC University Libraries.The Head of Electronic Resources and Acquisitions manages library operations related to electronic resources management, acquisitions, and serials, and has primary responsibility for:
- Supervising staff and managing workflows related to electronic resources management, acquisitions, and serials
- Managing the tools that support work in these areas, including ILS functions, ERMs, knowledge bases, OpenURL linkresolvers, discovery tools, etc.
- Overseeing financial operations related to library acquisitions, including payment of invoices, budget tracking, financial reporting and reconciliation, and fiscal year close
- Maintaining effective relationships with library acquisitions and electronic resources vendors
- Negotiating vendor contracts and licenses
- Working with users and other library departments to improve the user experience in accessing and using collections and electronic resources
Qualifications, Required:
- ALA accredited Master's Degree in Library Science (MLS, MSLS, MLIS, etc.) or work towards such a degree with completion expected prior to the first renewal of annual contract;
- Knowledge of current issues in electronic resources management;
- Excellent oral, written, organization, planning, and interpersonal skills;
- Demonstrated computer and technology literacy skills;
- Demonstrated ability to multitask, set priorities, and complete tasks in a rapidly changing environment;
- Strong analytical skills;
- Strong service philosophy;
- Ability to work positively and productively with diverse constituencies in an environment of rapid change;
- Evidence of professional initiative and mature judgment;
- Potential to meet promotion requirements in non-tenure track faculty appointment.
Qualifications, Preferred:
- Academic library experience, specifically related to acquisitions, serials, and/or electronic resources management;
- Experience with Innovative Interfaces' ILS (Millennium and/or Sierra) and/or Serials Solutions platforms;
- Demonstrated supervisory experience;
- Demonstrated user experience, user research, and/or user-centered design experience;
- Experience working in a consortial academic library environment.
Salary: Competitive salary commensurate with education and experience and excellent retirement/benefits package.
To Apply: View the posting. Application materials must be submitted online at www.umkc.edu/jobs. Applicants must combine all application materials (personal letter of interest with accompanying curriculum vitae and a list of 3 references) into one PDF or Microsoft Word document and upload as a resume attachment. Limit document name to 50 characters. Maximum size limit is 11MB.
Application Deadline: Applications received by July 3, 2015 will receive priority consideration.
Posted: June 28, 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 Technical Services and Electronic Resources Librarian. The successful candidate will be responsible for leadership of the library's cataloging, serials, and electronic resources operations. The Technical Services and Electronic Resources Librarian must maintain a record of excellence in librarianship, scholarly achievement, and service.
Responsibilities:
- Provide leadership in the administration of new and existing licensing for electronic resources including ejournal holdings, ebook cataloging, database trials and subscription set up as well as outreach and publicity for new resources.
- Negotiate and monitor subscriptions in relation to existing license expirations and renewals.
- Manage vendor-ready cataloging for print books and serials as well as editing and maintenance of vendor records for ebooks for batch or local upload, plus occasional original cataloging.
- Manage print journals and continuations including claiming and other typical print serials functions.
- Supervise two full-time support staff and occasional part-time staff.
- Work as subject specialist in assigned areas, evaluate, select, and deselect library materials.
- Be responsible for original cataloging, routine oversight of vendor-ready cataloging for print books and serials as well as editing and maintenance of vendor records for ebooks for batch or local upload.
- Manage print journals and continuations including claiming and other typical print serials functions.
- Coordinate and/or perform functions related to electronic resources workflow including ejournal holdings, ebook cataloging, database trials and subscription set up as well as outreach and publicity for new resources.
- 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.
Qualifications, Required:
- Master's in Library and Information Science (MLS/MLIS) or closely related discipline from an ALA-accredited institution; a second master's degree OR doctorate is also required
- Two years of acquisitions, serials, or electronic resources experience, preferably in an academic or research library
- Knowledge of best practices in electronic resource management
- Ability to balance multiple projects and set priorities in a time-sensitive environment
- Strong service orientation and excellent interpersonal skills
- An interest in productive scholarship or creative achievement
- Excellent leadership qualities and the ability to work efficiently and effectively on shared projects and department and college committees
- Strong analytical, organizational, and planning skills, and strong oral and written communication skills
Qualifications, Preferred:
- Knowledge of cataloging best practices; familiarity with RDA
- Experience with SFX or other link resolver, Aleph 500 or other integrated library system, MarcEdit, and Serials Solutions
- Experience with vendors and content providers, including subscription agents, publishers, and library consortia
- Proficiency with spreadsheet software such as Microsoft Excel
- Background, experience, or degree in STEM fields, especially natural sciences or health sciences
- Familiarity with current trends in scholarly communication, including open access publishing and open educational resources
- Familiarity with assessment practices in libraries and higher education
Salary: This is a twelve-month academic librarian appointment; salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. Standard state benefits of annual leave, sick leave, and State or optional retirement plan. At the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, librarians enjoy the benefit of academic status and are members of the faculty council.
To Apply: View the posting and apply onine. 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 6/23/15.
Posted: June 28, 2015
Organization: UNC at Chapel Hill Libraries, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Location: Chapel Hill, NC
Description: The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Health Sciences Library (HSL) is seeking a Global Public Health Librarian who is passionate about the value a librarian can add to public health education, research and practice. The primary focus of this position is to serve researchers, faculty, students and staff in the Gillings School of Global Public Health. Work is performed in client settings and in the library. Information services are provided through office hours in the school, consultations, chat, email, telephone, and the User Services Center. Education services are provided by offering curriculum integrated instruction and by developing online user guides and tutorials.
The Global Public Health Librarian will be responsible for initiating relationships with people working in cross-disciplinary public health courses, programs, centers, and institutes (both on and off campus) to identify and fulfill needs for information and education services. The person in this position will maintain current knowledge and share expertise in searching the wide range of information tools used in public health, particularly in the areas of global health, health statistics and informatics. The Librarian will maintain and share knowledge of innovative information, education and communication methods and tools, especially as they relate to public health practice.
The Librarian in this position will develop an understanding of the research themes important to the School (sph.unc.edu/sph-research/research-impact/) and identify ways HSL can support and partner with public health researchers (hsl.lib.unc.edu/hub). The person in this position will work with the Area Health Education Centers' staff (library.ncahec.net/ils/) to meet the needs of public health practitioners and students across the state. The Librarian will actively develop local, regional, national and international collaborations to advance the strategic directions and Global Engagement initiatives (hsl.lib.unc.edu/global) of the Library. HSL librarians are expected to pursue research and professional development activities appropriate to maintaining or advancing appointment rank.
Reporting to the Assistant Department Head of User Services, the person in this position is a member of the User Services Department.
Qualifications, Required:
- ALA-accredited Master's degree in library or information science.
- Minimum two years of experience as a Health Sciences Librarian or comparable work providing health information services.
- Ability to demonstrate knowledge of public health information sources and how they are used in public health education, research and practice.
- Ability to provide and assess information competency instruction for both in-person and distance education students.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Flexible self-starter with demonstrated ability to discover and use innovative approaches.
- Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with diverse colleagues, students, faculty, and researchers.
- Demonstrated commitment to continued professional development.
Qualifications, Preferred:
- Public health education or work experience.
- Knowledge of the systematic review process.
- Experience partnering with researchers conducting systematic reviews.
- Current experience using instructional technology tools for distance education.
- Experience finding funding opportunities or writing grants.
- Experience using EndNote, RefWorks and similar products.
- Experience developing online content using web tools such as LibGuides, blogs, wikis, MOOCs.
Salary: This is a twelve-month academic librarian appointment; salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. Standard state benefits of annual leave, sick leave, and State or optional retirement plan. At the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, librarians enjoy the benefit of academic status and are members of the faculty council.
To Apply: View the posting and apply onine. Please include a letter of application, a resume and the name, mailing address, email address, and telephone number of three professional references, one of which must be a current supervisor. Additionally, please indicate in your cover letter where you first learned of this position.
Application Deadline: Review of applications will begin on June 29, 2015. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, but preference will be given to applications received by the begin review date.
Posted: June 28, 2015
Organization: UMass Amherst Libraries, UMass Amherst
Location: Amherst, MA
Description: The UMass Amherst Libraries seek a dynamic, experienced, and innovative manager to provide leadership, vision, and strategic direction for the Information Resources Management Department; including the following organized into 4 units: acquisitions, cataloging and metadata services, collection assessment, electronic resources management, integrated library and discovery systems, and preservation. The successful candidate will possess a vision for leading staff in assessing and revising workflow and aligning the department with present and future collection and discovery needs in a rapidly changing environment. The position has direct oversight for the acquisitions budget of $7.5+ million. The Head of Information Resources Management will serve on the Senior Management Group and other library groups as appropriate. S/he will be expected to mentor staff and support their professional development. S/he will ensure departmental activities and priorities align with the strategic directions of the Libraries and the University and will participate in relevant professional organizations and activities.
Qualifications, Required:
- Master's degree in library science--or equivalent degree--from a program accredited by the American Library Association, or its appropriate equivalent in librarianship from another country, or have appropriate equivalent experience.
- Minimum of five years of successful, supervisory and management experience in an academic library.
- Demonstrated experience with acquisitions, electronic resource management, and/or cataloging/metadata.
- Demonstrated budget management experience, including the ability to effectively advocate for budget increases based on multi-year budget forecasts.
- Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral skills, including communication and presentation skills. Ability to explain complex plans and concepts in an articulate, open and approachable manner.
- Excellent organizational skills and an ability to manage time and set priorities.
- Demonstrated experience applying current trends, developments, and/or best practices in technical services (i.e., ERMs, discovery services, linked open data, RDA, integrated library systems, etc.).
- Demonstrated experience working effectively and collaboratively across the library to meet organizational goals.
- Demonstrated experience working to improve the user experience.
- Demonstrated ability to work creatively, collaboratively, and effectively and to promote teamwork, diversity, equality, and inclusiveness within the UMass Amherst Libraries and the campus.
Qualifications, Preferred: Collection assessment experience, including data analysis, and experience working in a unionized environment.
Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience.
To Apply: View the posting and apply onine. Submit letter of application, resume, and contact information (phone and email) for three professional references
Application Deadline: July 14, 2015 for priority consideration; however, applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
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