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Gavilan College, CA
LIBRARY TECHNICIAN
LIBRARY
IDEAL CANDIDATE should have the ability to:
THE POSITION:
The Library Technician is the experienced level class of this series, fully competent to perform a wide range of circulation, public contact and library service support duties using and online library system; and is distinguished from the Senior Library Technician in that the latter performs technical library support services in a specialized area. Incumbents exercise some independence of judgment in the application of library policies and performance of patron services and are expected to handle some technical reference or advisory service questions.
Knowledge of:
Other Requirements:
Must be willing to work evenings until 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday, (and Friday until 5p.m.) and close the library.
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS: A typical way to obtain the above knowledge and skill is a combination of education and experience equivalent to:
Graduation from high school or GED and one year of library or comparable experience.
Two years’ of college education preferred.
PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS: The physical abilities involved in the performance of essential duties are:
Climbing, reaching, stooping and kneeling to shelve books and locate materials; lifting and carrying up to 35 pounds; manual dexterity to operate keyboards and other library equipment; speech and hearing to communicate with library patrons; vision sufficient to read computer screens and fine text. This work is performed indoors in a library environment.
HOURS:
During each semester(Spring and Summer ): Monday – Thursday 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM and Friday 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM;
Non-semester hours (summer and winter intersession) Monday – Thursday (8:00 AM – 5:00 PM) and Friday (7:00 AM – 3:30 PM).
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
$16.61 - $18.32/hr + Fully paid benefits (exception is if employee chooses PERS CARE as medical provider)
Applications are available on our website at www.gavilan.edu. You may also request applications to be sent to you by mail by emailing pconaway@gavilan.edu or by calling our Human Resources Office at (408) 846-4964.
Prior to employment, employee must, at applicant’s own expense: (a) provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States; (b) be fingerprinted and have background clearance, and have current proof of clearance from tuberculosis.
EOE
UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN LIBRARY
DIGITAL CONVERSION PRODUCTION MANAGER
DIGITAL LIBRARY PRODUCTION SERVICE
The Digital Conversion Production Manager works in a team environment for creating and deploying online collections, and oversees the Digital Conversion Unit (DCU) within the Digital Library Production Service (DLPS). The DCU is responsible for digital conversion of library collections, working with monograph, serial, newspaper, photograph, and manuscript collections. The DCU converts on average 5,000 volumes per year, and is committed to high-volume, efficient digitization. The DCU also works closely with the Scholarly Publishing Office (SPO) on digitizing materials to be published by SPO, and the DCU staff work closely with library selectors, archivists and special collections librarians in developing cost estimates for digitization projects.
The Digital Library Production Service (DLPS), a part of the University of Michigan University Library, is UM’s key organization for creation, deployment and support of local digital library collections. DLPS, with over 20 FTE, including librarians, computing professionals, and support staff, provides production-level support for digital library collections in a number of subject areas and formats. Online collection resources include significant image-and text-based journal collections, art image collections, and a leading edge XML development effort. Staff members within DLPS assume responsibility for access mechanisms, data loading, security, accounting and billing mechanisms, as well as creation and conversion activities. DLPS provides these services to the University of Michigan as well as other institutions, and works with consortia such as the Digital Library Federation (DLF) and the Committee on Institutional Cooperation (CIC) to advance the development of sound digital libraries.
Under the supervision of the Head of DLPS, the Digital Conversion Production Manager supervises a unit of 6 professionals, and part-time workers and student assistants, including technicians for digital capture and conversion of textual materials and continuous tone images. The incumbent is responsible for coordinating departmental priorities and long-range unit planning with the Head of the Digital Library Production Service.
The Digital Conversion Production Manager develops and maintains a productive and cost effective processing operation which is responsive to the needs of other library units and library users. Establishes and analyzes statistical measurements of productivity. Plans and oversees development of new production formats and workflows based on emerging Library priorities. Plans and implements effective quality control methods for ensuring accurate and reliable digital conversion. As part of the library’s partnership with Google to digitize the library’s collections, the incumbent performs analysis of specifications, and manages the digitization of materials not digitized by Google.
The DCU constantly strives to provide the most efficient, cost-effective and highest quality methods of digitization of library collections. The DCU works with units throughout the library system to digitize library collections, including rare and valuable materials, such as papyri, maps and rare books, as well as damaged library materials. The DCU monitors its quality control processes to reduce errors and provide high quality digital objects for the library’s large online collections.
Further information may be found at www.lib.umich.edu/hr/employment/dcpm.htmlQUALIFICATIONS: REQUIRED:
BENEFITS, RANK, & SALARY
Rank is anticipated at Associate Librarian depending on experience and qualifications. Final rank and salary will depend on qualifications and experience. Professional positions receive 24 days of vacation a year; 15 days of sick leave a year with provisions for extended benefits as well as opportunities for professional development and travel.
APPLICATION PROCESS:
Send cover letter & copy of resume to Bob Campe, Library Human Resources; 404 Hatcher Graduate Library North; University of Michigan; Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1205 by US Postal Service, or email to libhumres@umich.edu (Contact 734 764-2546 for further information.)
APPLICATION DEADLINE:
Review of applications will begin on 6/2/08 and continue until the position is filled.
The University of Michigan is a non-discriminatory, affirmative action employer.
UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN LIBRARY
ELECTRONIC RESOURCES UNIT COORDINATOR
The University of Michigan, University Library, seeks an Electronic Resources Unit Coordinator to assume both a leadership and liaison role in working with staff from all areas of the Library to enhance access to electronic resources. The Coordinator will provide support for the cataloging, acquisition, processing, and maintenance of electronic resources, will communicate with staff from throughout the Library on issues related to electronic resources, and will participate in library-wide efforts to connect users with electronic resources. This position will report to the Head of Technical Services.
The University of Michigan, a leader in undergraduate and graduate education and one of the world’s premier research universities, has prominent faculty, rigorous academic programs, and a diverse cultural and social environment. The university is situated in the heart of Ann Arbor, a unique urban area with a small-town atmosphere, and a vibrant cultural and intellectual sensibility.Further information may be found at www.lib.umich.edu/hr/employment/eruc.html
RESPONSIBILITIES
Applies creative thinking, experience, technical expertise, and knowledge of the information needs of users to the provision of access to electronic resources. Participates in the ongoing design and development of library-wide systems, workflows, and policies for managing electronic resources. Develops policies, analyzes processes, and facilitates workflow and communication among the Technical Services unites responsible for acquiring, licensing, cataloging, and maintaining access to electronic resources.
Collaborates with the Electronic Resources Officer to coordinate the selection and processing of electronic resources. Works with the ERO as well as staff in Public Services, Collection Development, and the Scholarly Publishing Office in the creation of cross-departmental policies used to manage electronic resources.
Participates in the implementation of an Electronic Resource Management system.
Monitors trends in emerging technologies, copyright, and licensing. Keeps current with developments in electronic products and services, including the use of open source software to manage electronic resources.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required: ALA accredited Masters Degree in Library or Information Science; three to five (3-5) years of experience in a large academic library; ability to work collaboratively in a complex, culturally diverse organizational setting; excellent oral and written communication skills; demonstrated analytical skills; knowledge of and/or experience in the management of electronic resources; knowledge of electronic services and Web environments; knowledge of contemporary practices, issues, and trends for managing electronic resources.Desired: Experience working with federated search tools, open URL access, link resolvers, Electronic Resource Management systems, e-cataloging standards, non-MARC metadata, vendor supplied bibliographic records. Conversant with basic techniques for local digitization and management of information resources, including the methods for maintaining an institutional repository.
BENEFITS, RANK, & SALARY
Rank is anticipated at Associate or Sr. Associate Librarian. Final rank and salary are dependent on qualifications and experience. (This position, however, may be filled at the Assistant, Associate, Senior Associate, or full Librarian level.) Professional positions receive 24 days of vacation a year & 15 days of sick leave a year with provisions for extended benefits as well as opportunities for professional development and travel.
RETIREMENT OPTIONS: TIAA-CREF or Fidelity Investments
APPLICATION PROCESS Send cover letter & resume to Library Human Resources; 404 Hatcher Graduate Library North; University of Michigan; Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1205 either by US Mail or by email to libhumres@umich.edu (Call 734 764-2546 with questions.)
APPLICATION DEADLINE Review of applications will begin on 6/6/08 and continue until the position is filled.
The University of Michigan is a non-discriminatory, affirmative action employer.
THE GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY
THE GELMAN LIBRARY SYSTEM
ANNOUNCES A SEARCH FOR A PUBLIC SERVICES AND OUTREACH LIBRARIAN
APPOINTMENT RANK AND SALARY:Appointment at the rank of Librarian I (minimum salary $42,000) or Librarian II (minimum salary $45,000). Rank and salary based on qualifications and experience.
The Special Collections Research Center of The George Washington University invites applications for a librarian position to direct the Public Services and Outreach operations for the Special Collections Research Center in the Gelman Library System. The Special Collections Research Center actively collects materials in American History, with emphases on African-Americana, American Labor History, and Washingtoniana; Literary Studies; Judaica and Hebraica; Broadcast Media and Journalism; and the history of The George Washington University and the surrounding Foggy Bottom neighborhood. Its collections include organizational records, personal papers, rare books, diaries, scrapbooks, photographs, association records, cartographic materials, cartoons, handbills and posters. The Special Collections Research Center presents lectures, special events, book signings and exhibits, and maintains exhibit cases.
The Public Services and Outreach Librarian will be responsible for educational outreach to the professors, graduate students, and undergraduates who do or may potentially use Special Collections materials. This outreach will take the form of direct contact with faculty whose research interests overlap with the holdings of the Special Collections Research Center, as well as the use of blogs, Wikis, and other technologies and innovative approaches. The Librarian will also collaborate with colleagues from the Gelman Library's main Reference and Instruction units to coordinate instruction on the use of Special Collections materials and occasionally assist the Exhibit Developer with on-site and web-based exhibits.
The Librarian will be responsible for managing the day-to-day public services operations and, in consultation with the Director of the Special Collections Research Center, the development and implementation of policies and procedures to manage reference services, reprographic services, supervision of the reading room, and supervision of holdings maintenance activities including processing books and periodicals and stacks maintenance. The Librarian is responsible for hiring, training and scheduling student support staff to assist in these activities, maintaining a portion of the departmental budget for support staff, as well as processing all the appropriate personnel-related paper-work. The Librarian will be responsible for other duties including but not limited to serving as lead person for technical matters relating to circulation of materials, handling course reserves, serving as liaison to inter-library services, administering policies governing use, reproduction, and preservation of materials. This position reports to the Director of the Special Collections Research Center.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:Appropriate academic background (MLS from an ALA-accredited library school and/or advanced degree in a Humanities, Social Science or related subject area). Coursework or training in archival management and/or a demonstrated understanding of research use of archives and manuscripts. Relevant job experience at an archive or special collections department. Supervisory experience.
ADDITIONAL SELECTION CRITERIA: Thorough knowledge of archival public services and outreach practices and initiatives; strong communication, organizational and project management skills. Minimum of two years professional work experience in an archive or special collections department. A second master's degree in American history is highly desirable in applicants with the MLS.
EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES PREFERRED:
High energy and interpersonal skills to handle a variety of reference inquiries is desirable. Excellent oral and written communications skills, as well as conceptual skills essential to outreach program.
REVIEW DATE:Review of applications will begin on June 2, 2008 and will continue until the position is filled.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Only complete applications will be considered. To be considered please send a letter containing a brief statement of interest, submit an assessment of skills related to qualification in the basic qualification, a curriculum vitae and complete contact information for at least three references to:
Emma Mosby
Manager, Gelman Library System Administrative Services
The Gelman Library Administration Office
The George Washington University
The Melvin Gelman Library
2130 H St. NW, Room 201
Washington, DC 20052
glsjobs@gelman.gwu.edu
The University and department have a strong commitment to achieving diversity among librarians and staff. We are particularly interested in receiving applications from members of underrepresented groups and strongly encourage women and persons of color to apply for this position.
The George Washington University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
Head, Instruction Department
The UNLV Libraries seeks an innovative and collaborative librarian to become the Head of its Instruction Department. The incumbent¹s primary responsibility will be to plan, develop, market and evaluate instruction activities offered by the Libraries and to contribute to building an environment that firmly places the Libraries at the center of student learning on campus. The Head of Instruction will provide leadership for the Libraries¹ participation in campus education initiatives to ensure that the Libraries are partners in the ongoing development of programs and services, such as the assessment of student learning (e.g., iSkills), general education, writing across the curriculum, and the first-year experience, and are involved in campus conversations about the culture of teaching and learning. The Head of Instruction will participate directly in the development and provision of instruction activities, guide liaison librarians¹ development of their classroom instruction and assignment design skills, and oversee the creation of instructional materials and services. He/she will serve as a liaison librarian in one or more subject areas and as a member of the reference desk service pool. For more information, please visit http://www.library.unlv.edu/employment.html UNLV is an AA/EEO educator and employer.
Director of Technical Services
The UNLV Libraries seeks an innovative and future-oriented library leader to become the Director of Technical Services, a division of the Libraries comprised of two departments: Materials Ordering and Receiving and Bibliographic and Metadata Services. This senior management position, reporting to the Dean of Libraries, will manage and supervise the interdepartmental work processes for the acquisition, licensing, description, classification, and maintenance of library collections of all types and in all formats. The incumbent will work closely with Head of Collection Development and other library colleagues in managing and tracking the collections budget and overseeing related data collection. The Director will also collaborate to address evolving developments in library technologies particularly as applied to discovery and access tools, integrated library systems, acquisition and cataloging of materials, and electronic resources management.
For more information, please visit:http://www.library.unlv.edu/employment.html
UNLV is an AA/EEO educator and employer.
CITY OF SALINAS
LIBRARIAN I
Salary: $19.82, $20.81, $21.85, $22.94, $24.09(Longevity $25.29) Hourly
Priority Filing Date: Open until filled
DEFINITION:Perform variety of professional librarian duties including reference, children’s, adult services or cataloging. This is the entry-level class in the professional library series and is distinguished from the II level by the limited range of duties performed.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION:Assist in the development and implementation of programs and services in areas of responsibility including children or reference services. Serve as the Children’s Librarian; organize and implement programming for children’s activities within the library. Assist library patrons and demonstrates the use of library catalogs and other reference tools. Conduct tours of the library. Catalog and classify books and other library materials. Compile subject bibliographies. Prepare and conduct story times. Review new publications and collection materials and make recommendations on material for acquisition and/or disposition, as appropriate. May serve at reference desk, and research and respond to difficult or technical reference questions. Maintain and update bibliographic files. Speak to school classes to promote library services. Assist in preparing program budget. Compile program monthly report and statistics. Promote and maintain safety in the work place. Perform related duties as assigned.
Knowledge of: Principles and practices of professional library work including methods, practices, and techniques of library classification, cataloging and reference activities. Reference methods, techniques, and sources used in library work. Principles and practices involving operation of specialty areas including children or reference services. Materials and services available in public libraries.
Ability to:Perform technical library tasks. Assist library patrons in response to reference and related library questions. Establish and maintain cooperative-working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. Deal courteously and tactfully with public. Communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing. Develop and implement programs in assigned specialty area. Learn departmental practices and procedures. Effectively organize workload.
PHYSICAL AND MENTAL CHARACTERISTICS:Physical, mental and emotional stamina to per- form the duties and responsibilities of the position; manual dexterity sufficient to write, use telephone, business machines and related equipment; vision sufficient to read printed materials and distinguish colors; hearing sufficient to conduct in person and telephone conversations; speaking ability in an understandable voice with sufficient volume to be heard in a normal conversational distance, on the telephone and in addressing groups; physical agility to push/pull, squat, twist, turn, bend, stoop, climb and reach overhead; physical mobility sufficient to move about the work environment, physical strength to lift up to 20 lbs; may occasionally lift up to 30 pounds of books; physical stamina sufficient to sit for prolonged periods of time; mental acuity to collect and interpret data, evaluate, reason, define problems, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, make valid judgments and decisions.
WORKING CONDITIONS:Business office working environment subject to sitting for prolonged periods of time, and occasionally standing at a counter for long periods of time, bending, crouching, or kneeling at files; reaching in all directions and pronged periods of time working at a computer terminal.
Education and Experience:An example of the education and experience which most likely demonstrates the skills, knowledge and abilities required to perform the duties would be any combination equivalent to a MLS degree from a school accredited by the American Library Association or a bachelor’s degree in library science and/or related field plus one year of paraprofessional library and public service experience.
Desirable Skills: Bilingual skills English/Spanish are desirable.SELECTION PROCESS:Applicants’ qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of the information provided on the employment application. The exam process may consist of an oral interview and/or written exercise. The City reserves the right to use alternate testing procedures if deemed necessary. 08-025 04/10/08se.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The City of Salinas does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, religion, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, or any other non-merit factor. The City of Salinas makes reasonable accommodation for the disabled. Individuals requiring any accommodation in order to participate in the testing process must inform the Human Resources Officer in writing no later than the final filing date stated in this job announcement. Requests for accommodation should include an explanation of the type and extent of accommodations needed to participate in the selection process and/or to perform the duties of the job for which they have applied.
For a complete list of benefits, visit our website at www.ci.salinas.ca.us
Position: Pauline A. Young Residency
Description: This two-year residency offers recent MLS graduates a breadth of professional experience in a technology-rich, academic research library setting. The Residency is designed to meet both the professional goals and interests of the Resident as well as the service and operational priorities of the Library. In the first year of the program the Resident works with librarians in several key areas of the Library, gaining broadly based experience. First-year assignments may include assisting with reference services and instruction; working with multimedia services; expanding access to electronic resources; processing collections; and organization and staff development activities. In the second year the Resident selects an area of responsibility that builds on this foundation and furthers his or her specific professional goals. The purpose of the Residency is to increase the diversity of professional staff at the University of Delaware and to encourage the involvement of under-represented racial and ethnic minorities in academic librarianship. The Residency forms one part of the Library's affirmative action plan and reflects the University of Delaware's strong commitment to affirmative action. More information about the Residency program is available online at: http://www2.lib.udel.edu/personnel/brochure.htm.
Qualifications: The University of Delaware Library seeks energetic, self-directed individuals interested in developing a career in academic research librarianship. To qualify, applicants must have a recent graduate degree from an ALA-accredited program, demonstrate strong written and oral communication skills, demonstrate the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with colleagues and library users from diverse backgrounds. A willingness to learn and a desire for professional growth is essential. Members of under-represented racial and ethnic groups are encouraged to apply.
Environment:Serving 20,000 students, the University of Delaware provides a broad range of academic programs at the undergraduate, master, and doctoral levels. The University of Delaware has a beautiful campus located one hour from Philadelphia and two hours from New York and Washington, DC. The Library makes accessible a broad range of electronic resources, including more than 40,000 electronic journals and newspapers via the Library web pages, 230 databases, and over 16,000 videos. Library collections include 2.7 million volumes. The Library has 200 public access workstations, 200 laptop connections, wireless access, and a state of the art Student Multimedia Design Center. The Library is a member of the Association of Research Libraries, the Center for Research Libraries, the Chesapeake Information and Research Library Alliance, and PALINET. More information about the Library is available at http://www.lib.udel.edu
Salary:Appointment at the Assistant Librarian level. Minimum $43,600.Benefits: Excellent benefits with vacation of 22 working days. TIAA-CREF or Fidelity retirement with 11% of salary contributed by the University. Tuition remission for dependents and course fee waiver for employee. Full information about University of Delaware benefits is available at http://www.udel.edu/Benefits/menu. The Library also provides mentoring opportunities along with travel support for professional development and participation in a national library association.
To Apply:Send letter of application that addresses your interest in a residency experience and a career in academic librarianship, a current resume, and the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three references to Julie Brewer, Coordinator, Personnel & Staff Development, University of Delaware Library, Newark, DE 19717-5267 or e-mail to LibraryEmployment@winsor.lib.udel.edu by May 16, 2008.
The University of Delaware is an equal opportunity employer which encourages applications from minority groups and women.
SAINT MARY'S COLLEGE OF CALIFORNIA
Moraga, CA
The Saint Albert Library at Saint Mary’s College invites applications for a part time eleven (11 month, August through June) Electronic Resources Manager. Reporting to the Head, Collection Development & Periodicals, the Electronic Resources Manager is responsible for managing and maintaining the Library's electronic resource collection encompassing over 100 library subscription databases, a federated search service, and an Open URL linking service. The Electronic Resources Manager works closely with the Saint Mary’s campus community to facilitate access to essential electronic resources to conduct scholarly research.
Qualifications:
Please visit our website at http://novushronline.stmarys-ca.edu/JobPostings.aspx for complete job details and to apply online.
Position is open until filled, and review of application materials will begin immediately.Saint Mary's College of California is an equal opportunity employer.
Head of Reference and Instruction
University Libraries
Hire Date: July 1, 2008
Description
The University Libraries at Azusa Pacific University seek a creative, energetic and motivated leader with outstanding management skills and dedication to superior customer service to become the new Head of Reference and Instruction.
Level
Salary is commensurate with experience and educational background. Excellent benefits.
Experience
Three to five years of professional and supervisory academic library experience.
Workload
This position offers full-time faculty rank; 12-month year-around contract. Some evening and weekend hours may be required.
For application procedures go to: http://www.apu.edu/provost/employment/apply/
INVITATION TO COMPETE #02-08
Branch Library Manager II
The Seattle Public Library
Beacon Hill & International District/Chinatown Branches
This is a re-post of this vacancy announcement. The new application deadline for this position is 5:00 p.m., Monday, May 5, 2008. If you have already applied for this position, there is no need to reapply. Previous applications will be considered along with new applications for this vacancy. Interviews for this position will begin Thursday, May 15, 2008. Interview candidates for this vacancy should be available this date to interview.
This is a full-time, regular appointment that is exempt from FLSA with excellent benefits. This position is in a bargaining unit represented by AFSCME and, with few exceptions upon employment the individual selected must join the union and pay dues.
POSITION OVERVIEW
The Branch Library Manager reports to the Assistant Director of Public Services. The position supervises a staff of 20 professionals, clerical and support staff. It oversees the quality of reference, reader’s advisory, information, referral and circulation services to the public and coordinates collection development activity. The neighborhoods in which branches are located consist of many community groups, organizations and schools that are deeply committed to their branch libraries and the branch manager ensures that outreach efforts respond to their interests and needs.
Other activities include: monitoring budgets, providing for collection development and maintenance, and short- and long-range development of Library services in the Library unit. Incumbents: assist in the selection of staff, may schedule, train, supervise and evaluate Librarian and clerical staff, assist in the development of branch or regional goals, develop procedures to implement objectives, facilitate the purchase of needed materials, coordinate various activities with others in the Library, and may perform other duties as assigned. In addition to the management responsibilities listed, the position may provide a full range of professional library services including all levels of reference, general reader's advisory, information and referral, selection of materials, and outreach activities.
Seattle Public Library currently has three Strategic Goals which are:
These goals are supported through eleven service priorities and annual activities developed by each branch or department in order to achieve key outcomes. Some of the service priorities include: service to immigrants and refugees, 24-hour virtual library, early learning, and cultural programming.
THE BEACON HILL AND INTERNATIONAL DISTRICT/CHINATOWN BRANCHES
Both branches are located in two of the most diverse communities of Seattle in close proximity to the core of the city. The two branches are designated magnet World Language sites and have many bi-lingual staff members. The architecturally striking 10,400 square foot Beacon Hill branch serves a largely single-family residential neighborhood, with increasing densification occurring. Its central location and easy access attracts many users to its meeting room for assorted community activities and library programs for all ages, to the general collection of 40,000 items, to an array of PC stations with Internet connections, and to its emphasis services of ESL and World Language interests. The International District/Chinatown (IDC) branch is a tenancy, 3800 square foot facility in a mixed-use complex that includes family housing and a community center next door. This neighborhood has a long history as the heart of Seattle’s Asian immigrant community, and includes many small businesses, restaurants, and service agencies drawing clientele from across the metropolitan area. The IDC staff is engaged in continuous outreach and partnership activities and offers programs for all ages. The Branch Library Manager has the honor of blending complementary, creative, skilled and energetic staff to provide exemplary customer service to these two multicultural communities.
Public services and collection management: Develop, deliver and continually evaluate and improve services. Coordinate branch services with The Seattle Public Library’s system wide priorities and resources. Participate in and coordinate branch collection development and maintenance with the Technical and Collection Services staff, and ensure that the Library’s standards and procedures are fully implemented. Provide reference and other public services at service desks.
Staff supervision: Develop and guide staff toward the highest standards of customer service. Supervise staff and evaluate performance. Develop challenging work assignments and oversee the accomplishment of work plans. Oversee the selection, training, performance appraisal and recognition, discipline, and professional development of branch staff. Administer the labor agreement and human resources policies and procedures.
Community outreach: Maintain effective working partnerships with schools, community groups, neighborhood planning groups, civic agencies, and library user groups. Identify emerging needs for new library services and set goals and priorities accordingly. Represent the Library to the neighbor-hood and to community groups and individuals.
Branch operations: Oversee building and property management functions and coordinate branch operations with other departments and divisions including Facilities, Security, Information Technology, the Business Office, and Public Services administration
Branch administration:Conduct studies, develop reports and administer projects. Assist with developing branch budgets and monitoring expenditures. Oversee human resources issues, staffing, and adherence to Library administrative policies and procedures. Manage service projects.
Promote core Library values: Support intellectual freedom. Assume responsibility for how the Library is perceived by staff and the public. Provide leadership to the Library through collaborative problem solving.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
HOW TO APPLY
The Seattle Public Library Human Resources Department must receive application materials by 5:00 p.m. on Monday, May 5, 2008:
Seattle Public Library Employment Application (available online at www.spl.org)
Cover letter (send to job.applications@spl.org)
Resume (send to job.applications@spl.org)
THE SEATTLE PUBLIC LIBRARY PROUDLY PROMOTES DIVERSITY IN EMPLOYMENT.
If accommodations are needed during the selection process, please let us know.
Business Research Librarian
The Goizueta Business Library at Emory University has an exciting opportunity for a self-confident, imaginative and energetic business librarian to work with a top business school. The Business Library provides exceptional business information products and services to the Goizueta Business School’s faculty, students, staff and alumni, delivered through personalized consultations, creative instruction, and successful web experiences.
Responsibilities:This individual will be the Marketing area liaison, responsible for developing relationships with the Business School’s Marketing faculty and for collection and content development and instruction in this discipline; she/he will also share the liaison role for the business school’s full time MBA program. There is additionally a strong interest in identifying a candidate who will take the lead on the Business Library’s assessment and benchmarking efforts.
As an active member of a collaborative team, this person will also be responsible for creating, marketing and delivering a range of business information products and services to all of Business Library’s target customers. These responsibilities include: Supporting Faculty teaching and research, designing and teaching instructional classes, providing in-person and online consultation and reference services, including maintaining a regular weekend and evening desk schedule. All of this is accomplished through an integrated and creative outreach strategy which positions librarians at the Business School and in multiple virtual spaces in which the students and faculty engage.
A commitment to involvement in library- and university-wide committees and activities, and demonstrated commitment to professional organizations and professional development activities is also expected.
Competencies:
A successful candidate possesses the following characteristics and experiences:
Qualifications: A graduate degree from an accredited library school is required; an undergraduate or graduate degree in business, economics, or social sciences is desirable. Three to five years of professional experience in an academic or business information setting or experience working in the marketing field is preferred. Salary and Benefits: Salary and rank dependent upon qualifications and experience. Comprehensive benefits package, including tuition benefits. Several retirement plan options, including TIAA/CREF. Attractive moving allowance. Application: Please send letter of application, resume, and the names, addresses and telephone numbers of three references (as Word attachments) addressed to Dianne M. Smith, Library Human Resources Officer, Robert W. Woodruff Library, Emory University, Atlanta, GA 30322-2870 via e-mail to Kerri-Ann Ferguson at kfergu3@emory.edu. Applications may also be faxed to 404/727-0805. Application review begins May 2008 continues until the position is successfully filled.
Environment: One of the nation’s leading research universities, Emory excels in scholarly production of faculty, strength of new faculty and administrative appointments, volume of sponsored research, academic achievement of entering students, racial and gender diversity of the faculty and students, endowment support, and national reputation of both the university and healthcare. The Libraries of Emory University include the General Libraries and Libraries for health sciences, law, theology, business and Oxford College. Holdings of the Emory Libraries total more than 3.1 million print and electronic volumes, 40,000-plus electronic journals, and internationally renowned special collections including more than 15,000 linear feet of manuscripts and archives. The Woodruff Library's Center for Library and Information Resources provides an integrated service environment that brings together technology and media specialists with librarians in a facility that includes an information commons, electronic classrooms, a distance learning classroom, the Center for Interactive Teaching, a state-of-the-art language lab and classrooms, the high-tech Goizueta Business Library, the Heilbrun Music and Media Library, the Electronic Services Data Center, group study rooms, and comfortable study space with data connections as well as wireless access throughout the building. The Emory Libraries are members of the Association of Research Libraries, OCLC, the Research Libraries Group, the Center for Research Libraries, the Coalition for Networked Information, and the Digital Library Federation. For more information about the libraries, visit http://www.emory.edu/libraries.cfm.
Emory University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and encourages women and minority candidates.
SOCIAL SCIENCES LIBRARIAN
The University of Oregon Libraries seeks a knowledgeable, creative, and user-oriented colleague for the position of Social Sciences Librarian for Anthropology, Sociology, and Ethnic Studies. This position provides the opportunity to participate in a wide range of services and professional responsibilities in a dynamic environment. The UO Libraries include 2.7 million print volumes and provides access to 62,359 current journal titles, 90% of which are online. The Knight Library serves the research and instructional needs of the humanities and social sciences. The Reference & Research Services Department consists of 8.0 FTE and several student assistants. The anthropology & sociology departments both offer graduate degrees. The Anthropology Department has strengths in cultural & biological anthropology, and archaeology. The Sociology Department has many foci, including gender, race & ethnicity, economics & politics, and the environment. The campus also supports a growing interdisciplinary Ethnic Studies Program.
Responsibilities:The Social Sciences Librarian has responsibility for developing collections and services to support the substantial anthropology and sociology departments and the interdisciplinary ethnic studies program. Responsibilities include: providing in-depth reference service in a full range of humanities and social sciences; providing library and course-integrated instruction; actively promoting seminars, workshops, and classes; consulting with faculty, academic researchers, staff and students; and collaborating with library and teaching faculty on developing new methods of delivering reference, research, and instruction services. Serves on library and campus committees. The successful candidate will support and enhance a diverse learning and working environment. Other related duties and projects as assigned. Reports to the Head of Reference & Instruction.
Qualifications:Required:ALA-accredited Master’s degree in Library and Information Science/Studies (MLIS). Knowledge of current social sciences research issues and trends; demonstrated awareness of changing reference services environment; commitment to undergraduate learning; knowledge of current collection development issues; strong interpersonal skills; demonstrated flexibility, initiative, and problem solving abilities; excellent oral and written communication skills; ability to collaborate with staff at all levels and people with diverse backgrounds. Preferred: Experience in academic social sciences & humanities user services; substantial connection to the disciplines of anthropology, sociology or ethnic studies; faculty liaison experience; demonstrated application of information literacy standards, knowledge of educational technology issues and trends, experience with research-level collections; demonstrated campus outreach activities or creative initiatives; skills in assessment and applying new technologies; professional development activity.
Salary:$40,000 minimum. Salary beyond the minimum will be based on prior professional experience, education, and/or rank. The UO offers a generous benefits package. For details, see: http://hr.uoregon.edu/benefits. Low staff tuition rates are available for employees and family members for continuing education. Funding and release time may be provided for participation in conferences and other professional development opportunities.
Employment Conditions:Librarians hold academic faculty status with rank, and are non-tenured. Contracts are fixed-term and renewable (two or three years, depending on rank). Professional growth and service in keeping with university and library standards for promotion and retention is expected.
To Apply: Please send Word or pdf attachments via e-mail and include the following: cover letter, résumé, and names, addresses, phone numbers, and e-mail addresses of four references (one of whom must be indicated as your most current supervisor) to: libapps@uoregon.edu. Hard copy follow-up documents with signature should be sent to: Ms. Laine Stambaugh, Director, Library Human Resources, 1299 University of Oregon Libraries, Eugene, OR 97403-1299. (541) 346-1895; (541) 346-3485 (FAX).
Academic Application Forms (Short Form is acceptable) are available at :
http://academicaffairs.uoregon.edu/appointment/Forms/EmpApp.doc, and should be sent with hard copy documentation. Application review begins June 2, 2008 and continues until position is filled.
For complete announcement, see:
http://libweb.uoregon.edu/admnpers/social.html
The University of Oregon is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employment/ADA-compliant institution strongly committed to cultural diversity.
The Miami University Libraries seek a Government Documents Librarian/Assistant Librarian to manage the federal, Ohio and European Union depository collections, a UN collection and small law collection; ensure compliance with the Federal Depository Library Program (FDLP) guidelines; provide leadership towards an internet-based collection; encourage use of collection; provide research help in-house and via email, chat and IM (evenings and weekends required); teach in libraries instruction and information literacy program; provide updates on document development; apply computer skills to library services; participate and contribute to Libraries’ team organization.
Require:Graduate library degree from an ALA accredited institution; strong commitment to high-quality public service; teaching skills leading to proficient instruction in information fluency; analytical skills to effectively retrieve information; flexibility to work in an environment of continual change; ability to work independently and in teams as well as all levels of staff and diverse library customers; strong computer knowledge including skill in the use and application or multimedia software; strong written and oral communication skills; initiative and ability to conceive and carry out projects; ability to meet the Libraries’ requirements for promotion and continuing contract (http://www.lib.muohio.edu/about/larps/pdf).
Desire:Experience with government documents, public services, and supervising and training staff in an academic library; second master’s degree, teaching experience. Submit letter of application, resume and name, phone number and email address of three professional references to Judith A. Sessions, 225 King Library. Contact phone number is 513/529-2800. Screening of applications begins May 15, 2008 and will continue until the position is filled. Miami University is an EOE/AA employer. For information regarding campus crime and safety, visit www.muohio.edu. Hard copy upon request.
Electronic Resources & Instruction Librarian (2 vacancies)
The Long Island University Library at the Brooklyn Campus serves a multicultural community of users and provides extensive access to print and electronic resources in the humanities, social sciences, sciences, and health sciences, including pharmacy and nursing. The Electronic Resources & Instruction Librarians will have a thorough grounding in traditional library services as well as demonstrated expertise in digital and emerging technologies.
These are two tenure-track faculty positions which include extensive instruction and reference responsibilities in a fast-paced, technology-driven environment. Persons in these positions will be fluent in new information and communication technologies, especially Web 2.0 and similar library-related applications; be able to provide a high level of reference service; teach classes in the Library’s information literacy and curriculum-integrated instruction programs; and also be highly committed to providing client-centered services. The candidates will also be familiar with copyright and intellectual property issues.
Requirements:MLS/MLIS degree from an ALA-accredited institution and at least three years of reference library experience are required. Experience in an academic library is highly desirable. The candidates will possess excellent interpersonal, organizational, communication, and presentation skills. The candidates will also have the ability to interact and work with a diverse range of people including undergraduate students, graduate students, faculty, staff, and librarians; ability to work independently and in a team environment.
The successful candidates will demonstrate personal initiative in applying relevant technologies to teaching, learning, and instructional design. They will be able to meet changing user needs; to learn, to critically evaluate and to troubleshoot new technologies. The candidates will have the teaching skills necessary to create and deliver a wide range of information literacy initiatives; will collaborate and coordinate communication with Library administration and faculty; and have the research skills to work and collaborate with faculty to support their research and teaching initiatives. The candidates will have expertise in an online medium and have the vision to translate traditional library services into online media, including digital information and the management of knowledge.
Preferred: In addition to the required qualifications, the candidates should have project management and assessment skills that include an ability to sell ideas and market library services. In addition, candidates should be familiar with library-related products such as OCLC, ILLiad, SFX, MARC, and metadata standards for the representation of library information in electronic format; and should have knowledge of Web design principles and experience with Web site development. Also preferred are second-subject Master’s degree or 30 additional graduate credits, and flexibility to work some evenings and weekends.
To apply:The salary is $52,261 and review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. This position is a tenure-track faculty appointment. Please send a letter of interest, resume, and three references (names and contact information) to: Rachel Gleiberman, LLC Room 517, Long Island University, 1 University Plaza, Brooklyn, NY 11201 or Rachel.Gleiberman@liu.edu
Long Island University is the seventh largest private university in the U.S. It is recognized for strength in the liberal arts and sciences, health sciences, and library and information science. The Brooklyn Campus is located within easy access of Manhattan. It enrolls more than 11,000 students pursuing undergraduate and graduate (including doctoral) degrees, in the various colleges: Arts and Science, Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Education, Health Professions, Nursing, Business and Public Administration. With a staff of 45, the library contains 265,000 books, 1,400 periodical subscriptions, 8,700 audiovisual items, and 339,000 units of microforms and a collection of AV resources. LIU is an EEO/AA employer.
CENTRAL LIBRARY DIRECTOR (Deadline extended)
Salary: $67,376 to $94,325 annually
Deadline to Apply: Open until filled
Multnomah County Library in Portland, Oregon, is seeking a dynamic, service-oriented individual to direct the operations of the Central Library for this nationally recognized library system. The Central Library Director is responsible for directing, overseeing, and participating in the development of the Central Library’s vision, goals, and objectives in alignment with the Library Department’s vision. This position will work with other senior managers to coordinate and participate in the development of the Library Department’s goals and work plan. It will also assign work and mentor four Central management team employees, who supervise various work units at the Central Library, and one administrative assistant. The Central Library Director also supervises the development and administration of the Central Library’s budget, which includes forecasting funds needed for staffing, equipment, and materials; monitoring and approving expenditures; and implementing mid-year adjustments, if necessary.
This position requires demonstrated leadership and management experience in librarianship typically gained through at least 3 years of senior management/administrative experience in a multi-branch library system, a central library, and/or experience in managing a major division within a large library system. Experience working in a unionized environment is preferred. A Master’s degree in library and information science from an accredited college or university.
Candidates should demonstrate an open management style, a commitment to constantly improving customer service within a diverse community, the ability and desire to develop emerging library leaders, enthusiasm for leading organizational change and the management ability to administer a complex library program.
This position is open until a sufficient number of applications are received. Applicants are encouraged to submit applications immediately. Application materials will be screened to identify the most qualified applicants starting April 14, 2008. Additional information may be required of these candidates before panel interviews take place, and further screening may occur. Final ranking of candidates will be determined on the basis of one or more panel interviews. Selection will be made from among the finalists.
For more information about this position or to apply, please visit our website at www.multcojobs.org.
THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA LIBRARIES
IOWA CITY, IOWA
SCIENCE LIBRARIAN
Reporting to the Head of Science and Math Libraries, this position supports the education, outreach, reference, and collection management endeavors of the Geoscience, Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics libraries/collections and relevant academic departments.
Specific Responsibilities:
Qualifications
Required:
Salary and Appointment: Appointment will be made at the Librarian I level with a salary range of $41,000 to $44,000. The University of Iowa offers an attractive package of benefits including 24 days of paid vacation per year, TIAA/CREF retirement, and a flexible selection of medical, life, and dental insurance, childcare credit, and additional options.
The University of Iowa Libraries: The University of Iowa library system consists of the Main Library, the Hardin Library for the Health Sciences and 9 branch libraries (Art, Music, Business, and the sciences). With more than 4 million volumes, the Libraries ranks 31 out of 114 among the Association of Research Libraries for size of collections. InfoHawk, the Libraries’ integrated online system, uses ExLibris’ Aleph 500 software. The University Libraries is an active member of the Online Computer Library Center (OCLC), the Committee on Institutional Cooperation (CIC), the Center for Research Libraries (CRL), the Association of Research Libraries (ARL), the Coalition for Networked Information (CNI), and the ARL SPARC Project. The Libraries provides a program of support for professional development activities and its staff members are actively engaged in national cooperative efforts.
The University and Iowa City: A major research and teaching institution, the University of Iowa offers internationally recognized programs in a diverse array of academic, medical, and artistic disciplines, from otolaryngology to fiction writing, printmaking to space science, hydraulic engineering to dance. The University consists of a faculty of 2,000 and a permanent staff of 15,000 serving 30,000 students, close to 10,000 of whom are registered in graduate and professional degree programs. Approximately 8% of the University’s workforce is minority faculty and staff, 9% of the student body are members of minority groups, and 7% are international students.
Iowa City is a community of some 63,000 people (more than 100,000 live in the surrounding area) with excellent educational, recreational, and cultural advantages. It is consistently cited in the national media as a city with an excellent quality of life. The community is growing in its diversity; within the Iowa City Community School District, 13.4% of the students are African American, 7.2% are Asian American, 6.6% are Latino, and .5% are Native American. The Latino population is increasing at a rate of .5%/year. The city is readily accessible via interstate highways and a major airport only 30 minutes away.
Application Procedure:To apply for this position, please visit the University of Iowa Jobs@UIOWA website at http://jobs.uiowa.edu. To help facilitate your application process, note the requisition number 55220. Applications must be received by April 25, 2008.
THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER. WOMEN AND MINORITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.
For more information about the University of Iowa Libraries and community, please see http://www.lib.uiowa.edu/ and http://www.lib.uiowa.edu/about/employment/recruiting.html
THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA LIBRARIES, IOWA CITY, IOWA
Position Vacancy:
Hardin Library for the Health Sciences
Clinical Education Librarian
Qualifications
Required:
Civil and Respectful Interactions: Demonstrates respect for all members of the University community in the course of performing one’s duties and in response to administrators, supervisors, coworkers, and customers; constructively brings forward workplace concerns to coworkers and/or supervisor.
Diversity and Inclusion: Welcomes the richness of talent from a diverse workforce and recognizes that diversity brings stimulation, challenge, and energy that contribute to a productive and effective workplace.Leadership Accountability: Represents the interests of the University and of unit leadership in the use of resources to meet service and productivity demands within unit goals and budgets; strives to promote continual process and quality improvement.
Learning and Professional Development: Seeks opportunities to enhance one’s own professional knowledge, skills, and abilities as they relate to one’s current position and/or to prepare for potential future roles and overall career development.Salary and appointment:Appointment will be made at the Librarian I level with a salary range of $41,000 to $44,000. The University of Iowa offers an attractive package of benefits including 24 days of paid vacation per year, TIAA/CREF retirement, and a flexible selection of medical, life, and dental insurance, childcare credit, and additional options.
Hardin Library for the Health Sciences: The Hardin Library for the Health Sciences serves the combined information and research needs of the Colleges of Dentistry, Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, Public Health, the University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics (including related allied-health education programs), and the Department of Speech Pathology and Audiology. The mission of the Hardin Library is to disseminate health sciences information to the students, faculty and staff of the University of Iowa in support of education, research, and health care, and to preserve the scholarly record for the future. Additionally, the Hardin Library serves as regional and outreach library within the National Network of Libraries of Medicine and serves the state through a number of electronic and traditional information services. The Hardin Library is the largest medical library in the state; its collection includes more than 360,000 print volumes, 2,300 serials subscriptions, and 2,300 electronic journals.
The University of Iowa Libraries: The University of Iowa library system consists of the Main Library, the Hardin Library for the Health Sciences and 9 branch libraries (Art, Music, Business, and the sciences). With more than 4 million volumes, the Libraries ranks 31 out of 114 among the Association of Research Libraries for size of collections. InfoHawk, the Libraries’ integrated online system, uses ExLibris’ Aleph software. The University Libraries is an active member of the Online Computer Library Center (OCLC), the Committee on Institutional Cooperation (CIC), the Center for Research Libraries (CRL), the Association of Research Libraries (ARL), the Coalition for Networked Information (CNI), and the ARL SPARC Project. The Libraries provides a program of support for professional development activities and its staff members are actively engaged in national cooperative efforts.
The University and Iowa City: A major research and teaching institution, the University of Iowa offers internationally recognized programs in a diverse array of academic, medical, and artistic disciplines, from otolaryngology to fiction writing, printmaking to space science, hydraulic engineering to dance. The University consists of a faculty of 2,000 and a permanent staff of 15,000 serving 30,000 students, close to 10,000 of whom are registered in graduate and professional degree programs. Approximately 8% of the University’s faculty and staff and 9% of its student body are members of minority groups, and 7% of the students are international students.
Iowa City is a community of some 63,000 people (more than 100,000 live in the surrounding area) with excellent educational, recreational, and cultural advantages. It is consistently cited in the national media as a city with an excellent quality of life. The city is readily accessible via interstate highways and a major airport only 30 minutes away. The community is growing in its diversity; within the Iowa City Community School District, 31% of the students are minority, with 17% identifying as African-American, 7% as Latino/Hispanic, 7% as Asian-American, and .5% as Native American.
Application Procedure:To apply for this position, please visit the University of Iowa Jobs@UIOWA website at http://jobs.uiowa.edu. To help facilitate your application process, note the requisition number – 55290. Applications must be received by May 23, 2008.
THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER. WOMEN AND MINORITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.
For more information about the University of Iowa Libraries and community, please see
http://www.lib.uiowa.edu/ and http://www.lib.uiowa.edu/about/employment/recruiting.html
For more information about the Hardin Library for the Health Sciences, please see
http://www.lib.uiowa.edu/hardin/
Head, Electronics Collections
Electronic Collections
Sterling Memorial Library
Yale University
Rank: Librarian III-V
The University and the Library
One of the world's leading research libraries, Yale University Library is a full partner in teaching, research, and learning at Yale and is visited by scholars from around the world. A distinctive strength is its rich spectrum of resources, including approximately thirteen million volumes and information in all media, ranging from ancient papyri to early printed books to electronic databases. The Library is engaging in numerous projects to expand access to its physical and digital collections. Housed in twenty-two buildings including the Sterling Memorial Library, the Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library, and the new Bass Library, it employs a dynamic and diverse staff of nearly six-hundred who offer innovative and flexible services to library readers. To learn more about Yale University Library and its collections and services, visit http://www.library.yale.edu.
The Electronic Collections Department
The Head of Electronic Collections will lead and be an active member of a growing Electronic Collections Department, communicating regularly with library staff at many levels and in many departments. As appropriate, this department leads, coordinates and/or supports the system wide collecting and conversion of electronic and digital collections through the Yale University Library. The YUL is actively acquiring online resources including journals, databases, online books, and other online resources, and is exploring archiving electronic content, and collaborating in converting traditional formats to digital formats. The collections funds spent on electronic resources have increased by more than 30% a year; the current number of full-text serial titles is over 63,000; the number of databases exceeds 1,100; and the number of online books is over 800,000. Expansive growth of e-resources continues. Electronic Collections staff work together as a team to provide appropriate services to a large library system as appropriate, in centralized and decentralized aspects.
General Purpose
The Director of Electronic Collections provides vision, managerial leadership and knowledge in support of collections development for e-resources. Working closely with subject specialists and a broad range of other library staff, users, and suppliers, this position leads a dynamic team and provides policy and other significant guidance to the entire Library system with a complex array of needs and service patterns.
Serves as a resource for public, technical and/or administrative services. Plans, organizes, communicates, and administers the programs of service to users and potential users of the Library’s materials and services. Administers programs covering a range of library operations. Administers, supervises and plans for operations of a department. Defines priorities for use of library resources and/or performance of library functions. Contributes to long range departmental and library planning. Evaluates departmental and library program effectiveness. Develops new services, procedures, standards and/or policies
Responsibilities
This position facilitates access to collections and services of a complex, multi-faceted research/academic library through direct contact with library patrons and/or through the development of collections and their bibliographic identification. Contributes to improvements in the efficiency and effectiveness of the scholarly collections system. Develops, implements, and/or administers department/library policy and procedures which provides access to the Yale University Library collections and which allows for the cooperative exchange of resources between Yale and other Universities and information networks. Participates in and contributes to library long-term planning and is professionally active in library, scholarly and/or academic organizations. Represents the library and the University in the academic and professional community by serving on various committees and task forces.
This position reports to the AUL for Collections and International Programs and is responsible for overall management of the activities of Electronic Collections Department (including international e-collections), with a total of 9.5 FTE plus student support.
The position includes:I. Oversight of budget and space issues; backup and final authority role for all departmental activities; staff issues such as training, department orientations, intern hosting, short and long term library fellows; and identifying opportunities for grants, as appropriate.
II. Serving as Selector Coordinator/Fund Manager for library e-resources that cross more than two libraries or subject areas, including responsibility for: the CERF (Central Electronic Resources Fund) budget of approximately $900,000; management of system wide e-resource selection decision-making; leadership of CoDGer, the E-Collections policy making group across YUL; coordinating Yale participation in NERL (NorthEast Research Libraries Consortium); and oversight of the CoDGeR Web site and E-Coll policies Web site.
III. Management of policy making and communications for selection and handling of shared and cross-disciplinary e-resources, including: leading exploration of overarching issues in the selection and care of e-resources; developing and/or managing development of best practices for e-collecting; communicating across YUL about e-resources broad issues; and funneling renewal information on shared resources to relevant stakeholders as appropriate and ensuring appropriate action
IV. Leading the license review, negotiating, and compliance processes, which may be done by E-Collections staff and/or a broader team, for example: coordinating authentication and authorization issues for e-resources; communicating as appropriate with vendors, selectors, AUL, and others; coordinating investigation and responses to license breach reports, in consultation with ITS and AUL; and participating as appropriate in e-resource trouble shooting activities.
V. ERM (Electronic Resources Management system, Verde software) "parent," with ultimate authority for this new activity, which is delegated to others and/or coordinated across the YUL system.
VI. International E-Programs, where the Head may exercise a YUL leadership or representation role in a trio of UN Access Projects (HINARI, OARE, and AGORA), as well as others, including the grant funded Middle Eastern Project (primarily AMEEL). Duties may include coordinating Library participation in OARE (Online Access to Research in the Environment); managing YUL contribution to content and other aspects of international projects; supporting database management and maintenance of the WHO's HINARI; participation as a team leader for US Department of Education Title VI projects.
Qualifications
Graduate degree in Library and/or Information Science from an ALA accredited program or its equivalent in experience and related education and five years of professional experience and accomplishment.
For appointment to LIV requires eight years of professional experience and accomplishments; appointment to LV requires twelve years of professional experience and accomplishment.
Requires: experience managing team processes including establishment of goals, work priorities and timelines; ability to work collegially with teams and individuals in diverse environments; supervisory and budget management skills; diplomacy or skill at consensus building; experience with management of a collection development program, including prior experience of working with serials across formats; knowledge of the current scholarly communication and user behavior trends; demonstrated problem solving skills with a commitment to innovation, creativity and excellence.; proven customer service skills, flexibility, and experience coordinating projects; ability to build partnerships and consensus and to promote the benefits of change in an academic culture that often values ambiguity and historic precedent; and the demonstrated ability to understand technical environments and database design, in order to work with technical staff about assorted e-resources issues (ERM, authentication, archiving, and so on).
Ability to communicate effectively through both oral and written expression. Well developed knowledge of electronic information creation and management. Excellent organizational, analytical and planning skills. Developed managerial and financial management skills. May require knowledge of appropriate foreign languages.
Salary and Benefits
Rank and competitive salary will be based upon the successful candidate's qualifications and experience (min: 57,800). Full benefits package including pro-rated 22 vacation days; 18 holiday, recess and personal days; comprehensive health care; TIAA/CREF or Yale retirement plan; and relocation assistance. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Applications consisting of a cover letter, resume, and the names of three references should be sent by creating an account and applying online at http://www.yale.edu/hronline/stars/application/ Please be sure to apply for requisition #4116BR.
Background Check Requirements
All external candidates for employment will be subject to pre-employment screening. All offers are contingent on successful completion of a background check.
Yale University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. Yale values diversity in its faculty, staff, and students and strongly encourages applications from women and members of underrepresented minority groups.
LIBRARY TECHNICAL ASSISTANT I
(TECHNICAL SERVICES)
APPLICATION CLOSING DATE:MONDAY, APRIL 28, 2008 BY 5:00 PM
SALARY:$3,271 – $3,972 / MONTH
YOU'RE INVITED TO APPLY:The Marin County Human Resources Department and the Marin County Free Library are announcing a recruitment for the position of Library Technical Assistant I. The current vacancy is in Technical Services, located in the Hamilton area of Novato. The eligible list established from this recruitment will be used to fill the current vacancy and any future vacancies that occur in Technical Services. Eligible lists remain active for a minimum of six (6) months.
ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITY:Incumbents may advance to the Library Technical Assistant II after gaining experience and demonstrating proficiency which meets the qualifications for the II level.
TENTATIVE EXAM SCHEDULE:Depending on the number of qualified applications received, the examination process may consist of a supplemental application screening, written examination, oral examination, performance examination, or any combination to determine which candidates’ names will be placed on the eligible list.
ORAL INTERVIEW EXAMINATION: MAY 2008DUTIES:Duties may include but are not limited to the following:
EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS: A combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school and one year of experience providing office or library support services. Coursework in library science or library technology may be substituted for the experience on the basis of 15 semester units for each six months of experience.
Knowledge of: Basic public library practices and terminology; basic computer applications related to the work; practices and techniques for online database searching using multiple databases; business arithmetic, standard office practices and procedures, including filing and the operation of standard office equipment; record keeping principles and practices; correct business English, including spelling, grammar and punctuation; techniques for dealing with library staff, vendors, and others, in person and over the telephone.
Ability to:Manipulate multiple computer windows in carrying out ordering and receiving functions; use multiple databases to perform a variety of functions; learn and remember the varied codings and processes required for successful work performance; create logical and efficient task sequences; enter data into multiple computer systems on a production basis.
ON LINE APPLICATION:You may apply on-line at: http://www.co.marin.ca.us/Jobs
AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION / EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Library Director
Mesalands Community College, located in eastern New Mexico, is seeking qualified applicants. Master’s in Library Science required; ALA accredited program preferred; Complete info and app. at www.mesalands.edu or call (575) 461-4413, x112; 911 S. 10th St., Tucumcari, NM 88401. EOE
LIBRARY TECHNICAL ASSISTANT II
(TECHNICAL SERVICES)
RECRUITMENT # 1363-08-03
YOU'RE INVITED TO APPLY:The Marin County Human Resources Department and the Marin County Free Library are announcing a recruitment for the position of Library Technical Assistant II. The current vacancy is in Technical Services, located in the Hamilton area of Novato. The eligible list established from this recruitment will be used to fill the current vacancy and any future vacancies that occur in Technical Services. Eligible lists remain active for a minimum of six (6) months.
TENTATIVE EXAM SCHEDULE:Depending on the number of qualified applications received, the examination process may consist of a supplemental application screening, written examination, oral examination, performance examination, or any combination to determine which candidates’ names will be placed on the eligible list.
ORAL INTERVIEW EXAMINATION:MAY 2008
DUTIES:Duties may include but are not limited to the following:
EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS:A combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school and one year of experience providing office or library support services. Coursework in library science or library technology may be substituted for the experience on the basis of 15 semester units for each six months of experience. In addition to the above, one year of library technical support experience equivalent to that of the County’s class of Library Technical Assistant I. (See class specification for full details.)
Knowledge of:Basic public library practices and terminology and computer applications related to the work; practices and techniques for online database searching using multiple databases; business arithmetic, standard office practices and procedures, including filing and the operation of standard office equipment; record keeping principles and practices; correct business English, including spelling, grammar and punctuation; techniques for dealing with library staff, vendors, and others, in person and over the telephone.
Ability to:Manipulate multiple computer windows in carrying out ordering and receiving functions; use multiple databases to perform a variety of functions; learn and remember the varied codings and processes required for successful work performance; create logical and efficient task sequences; enter data into multiple computer systems on a production basis; use initiative and independent judgment within established guidelines.
ON LINE APPLICATION:You may apply on-line at: http://www.co.marin.ca.us/Jobs
AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION / EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
INDIANA UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES-BLOOMINGTON
Head, Customer and Access Services
(Assistant Librarian or Associate Librarian)
The Indiana University Libraries-Bloomington seek an innovative, experienced, and user-oriented professional to serve as Head, Customer and Access Services at the Herman B Wells Library. This management position has an opportunity to play a strategic role in transforming the delivery of information to aid students and researchers at a leading university in a rapidly changing information environment.
Founded in 1820, Indiana University-Bloomington (IUB) has grown from a small state seminary into the flagship campus of a great public university with over 39,000 students and 1,800 faculty. With a world-renowned research reputation, IUB is also known for its innovative academic programs and attentiveness to undergraduates. The campus covers over 1,800 wooded acres and is distinctive for both its park-like beauty and an architectural heritage inspired by local craftsmanship in limestone.
The IUB Libraries (http://www.libraries.iub.edu/) are one of the leading academic research library systems in North America, providing strong collections, quality service and instructional programs, and leadership in the application of information technologies. The IU Libraries system consists of eighteen libraries or units on the Bloomington campus, five libraries in Indianapolis, and a library at each of the six campuses across the state. The IUB collections include more than 6.6 million books, journals, maps, films, and sound recordings in over 900 languages. The materials support every academic discipline on campus, with an emphasis in the humanities and social sciences. Users can access more than 400 databases, 43,000 electronic journals, and 224,000 electronic books, as well as locally developed digital content. The IUB Libraries are active members of regional and national associations and consortia including the Committee on Institutional Cooperation (CIC), the Association of Research Libraries, the Center for Research Libraries, the Digital Library Federation (DLF), and the Research Libraries Group. In addition, IUB is a participating member of Google Books Project, and is a leader in the development of the CIC Shared Digital Repository.
The Customer and Access Services Department (CASD) consists of four units: Administrative Services, Circulation and Security Services, Document Delivery Services, and the Auxiliary Library Facility (ALF). With a staff of 32 full time employees and a large number of student workers, these units encompass circulation, stacks maintenance, security/safety services, interlibrary loan, document delivery services (Books By Mail, Request Delivery, and Request Article Delivery), electronic reserves, and off-site storage, processing and delivery.
RESPONSIBILITIES:Reporting to the Associate Dean for Public Services, the Head, Customer and Access Services provides leadership for the IUB Libraries in the development and implementation of personalized, customer-focused services for the physical/digital delivery of print, image, and other resources to meet the evolving needs of a new generation of library users. The incumbent will provide strategic and effective management of the four units of the Customer and Access Services Department to continually seek innovative ways to deliver information; work with members of Public Services and Library Information Technologies to embed services into the Libraries’ web site and integrated library system; and work with the Associate Dean for Collection Development and Digital Publishing to explore delivery options as part of a collection development strategy, support the Libraries’ digitization efforts and set priorities for the relocation of collections to off-site storage. The incumbent will also participate in collection development for one or more academic disciplines and associated faculty and student liaison activities, and engage in professional activities appropriate for a tenure-track position.
QUALIFICATIONS:MLS from an ALA-accredited library school or equivalent combination of education and experience; minimum of three years of increasingly responsible relevant professional experience in an academic or research library system; supervisory experience with full-time staff and students; managerial experience in one or more areas of access services (e.g., circulation, reserves, stacks management, interlibrary loan/document delivery and/or copyright compliance); demonstrated ability to provide strong leadership and management and to work collaboratively in an environment of continuous change; evidence of strong planning, organizational, budgetary, analytical and project management skills; record of innovation and creative problem-solving with an interest and involvement in emerging digital information environments; experience with integrated library systems; excellent oral and written communication skills; strong team-building skills; evidence of an ongoing record of professional development and contribution; ability to meet the requirements of a tenure-track position.
SALARY AND BENEFITS:Salary and rank are negotiable and competitive, depending upon qualifications and experience. This is a tenure-track academic appointment that includes eligibility for sabbatical leaves. Benefits include a university health care plan, TIAA/CREF retirement/annuity plan, group life insurance, and liberal vacation and sick leave.
TO APPLY:Review of applications will begin on June 1, 2008. The position will remain open until filled. Please send letter of application, professional vita, and the names, addresses, and phone numbers of three references to:
Jennifer Chaffin
Director of Human Resources
Indiana University Libraries
Herman B Wells Library 201B
Bloomington, IN 47405
812-855-8196
Fax: 812-855-2576
e-mail: libpers@indiana.edu
For more information about Indiana University Bloomington, go to: http://www.iub.edu. Indiana University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer committed to excellence through diversity. Indiana University has a strong commitment to principles of diversity and in that spirit seeks a broad spectrum of candidates including women, minorities, and persons with disabilities. Indiana University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and encourages applications from candidates with diverse cultural backgrounds.
CITY OF SALINAS
LIBRARIAN II
Final Filing Date: Open Until Filled
Salary: $3,698-$3,883-$4,076-$4,280-$4,495 (Longevity $4,719) Monthly
NOTE:The City is interested in filling this position with an individual who demonstrates strong professional skills in coordinating children's services, programs and collections.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION
Duties may include, but are not limited to the following:
Assist in the development, implementation and coordination programs and services in specialty areas of responsibility including archives, children or young adult services, or certain interest areas such as business. Advise and assist library patrons and demonstrate the use of library catalogs and other reference tools. Conduct tours of the library. Organize, maintain and index a variety of reference materials including government documents, maps and pamphlets. Make bibliographic searches; compile appropriate bibliographies. Review new publications and collection materials and make recommendations on materials for acquisition and/or disposition, as appropriate. Discard obsolete or outdated books from collection. Serve at reference desk, and research and respond to difficult or technical reference questions. Maintain and update bibliographic files. Attend and represent the library at professional meetings and conferences as required. Speak to community groups to promote library services. Develop and implement special programs and services; arrange for speaker appearances; prepare public announcements. Assist in preparing program budget. Compile library monthly report and statistics. Supervise and train assigned staff. Promote and maintain safety in the work place. Perform related duties as assigned.
Knowledge of: Principles and practices of professional library work including methods, practices, and techniques of library classification, cataloging and reference activities; reference methods, techniques, and sources used in library work; principles and practices involving operation of specialty, areas, e.g. archives, children services, young adult services, business, etc.; materials and services available in public libraries; polices, procedures, and functions of the library system; principles and practices of supervision and training.
Ability to:Perform technical library tasks; assist library patrons in response to reference and related library questions; assist library patrons in response to reference and related library questions; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work; deal courteously and tactfully with public; communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing; develop and implement programs in assigned specialty areas; learn departmental practices and procedures; supervises and train subordinates; effectively organize workload.
PHYSICAL AND MENTAL CHARACTERISTICS:Physical, mental and emotional stamina to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position; manual dexterity sufficient to write, use telephone, business machines and related equipment; vision sufficient to read printed materials and distinguish colors; hearing sufficient to conduct in person and telephone conversations; speaking ability in an understandable voice with sufficient volume to be heard in a normal conversational distance, on the telephone and in addressing groups; physical agility to push/pull, squat, twist, turn, bend, stoop, climb and reach overhead; physical mobility sufficient to move about the work environment, physical strength to lift up to 20 lbs; may occasionally lift up to 30 pounds of books; physical stamina sufficient to sit for prolonged periods of time; mental acuity to collect and interpret data, evaluate, reason, define problems, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, make valid judgments and decisions.
WORKING CONDITIONS:Business office working environment subject to sitting for prolonged periods of time, and occasionally standing at a counter for long periods of time, bending, crouching, or kneeling at files; reaching in all directions and prolonged periods of time working at a computer terminal.
Education and Experience: An example of the education and experience which mostly likely demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the duties would be any combination equivalent to a MLS degree from a school accredited by the American Library Association and two years of increasingly responsible supervisory and professional library experience.
SELECTION PROCESS:Applicants' qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of the information provided on the employment application and resume. The exam process will consist of an oral interview and/or written exercise. The City reserves the right to use alternate testing procedures if deemed necessary. 08-020 3/21/08 reopenedII se.
APPLY: Salinas City Hall, HR Office, 200 Lincoln Avenue, Salinas, CA 93901
(831) 758-7254
www.ci.salinas.ca.us
24-Hour Job Information Line (831) 758-7246
Fax (831) 758-7941
TDD Users May Call the California Relay Service at 1(800) 735-2929
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The City of Salinas does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, religion, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, or any other non-merit factor. The City of Salinas makes reasonable accommodation for the disabled. Individuals requiring any accommodation in order to participate in the testing process must inform the Human Resources Officer in writing no later than the final filing date stated in this job announcement. Requests for accommodation should include an explanation of the type and extent of accommodations needed to participate in the selection process and/or to perform the duties of the job for which they have applied.
SALARY STEPS: Appointments are normally made at the first step. Consideration is given for increase to the second step after successful completion of a six-month probationary period. (Employees appointed at a higher step will be eligible for consideration for the next step after one year, providing they successfully complete a six-month probationary period.)
PRE-PLACEMENT PHYSICAL EXAM & DRUG AND ALCOHOL TESTING POLICY: Candidates offered employment must pass a pre-placement medical exam, which includes a drug and alcohol-screening test, prior to final appointment. Hiring decisions may be based upon results of pre-placement medical exam and drug and alcohol screening. Positive samples are retained for 90 days from date of notification. Applicants with a positive result must notify the City, in writing, prior to the expiration of the 90 days to request retention beyond the 90 day period. A copy of the City's Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy is available upon request.
BENEFITSBIENNIAL PHYSICAL: City-paid Biennial Physical exam every 24 months. Employees 40 & over eligible every 18 months.
ANNUAL LEAVE: Accrued at a rate of 22 days through 5 years; 27 days through 10 years; with additional longevity increases.HOLIDAYS:Thirteen days per year.
FLEXIBLE COMPENSATION BENEFIT: A Flexible Benefit equal to 5% of the employee's annual base salary may be used toward employee health contribution, supplemental life insurance, deferred compensation leave time or cash.
HEALTH INSURANCE:The City pays 100% for CalPERS Choice Health plan, Delta Dental and medical Eye Services for employee and eligible dependents. Other PERS Health coverage may be available depending upon your residence. The City will only provide the premium amount equal to the CalPERS Choice.
RETIREMENT:Public Employees Retirement System 2% at 55. Employee pays 7% contribution in addition to Social Security/Medicare contributions.
LONG-TERM DISABILITY:Private long-term disability plan for job related and non-job related disability.LIFE INSURANCE:City-paid life insurance policy of $50,000.
UNIFORM ALLOWANCE:Work clothing or clothing allowance or footwear allowance provided for employees required to wear a uniform; or in certain classifications.DEFERRED COMPENSATION: Employee may elect to enroll in a plan.
BILINGUAL PAY: 5% of base salary for employees holding designated positions and who qualify through testing procedures.DIFFERENTIAL PAY:Split shift differential for Library Employees - 5% for days on which the employee's shift is split.
PREMIUM PAY:Classifications that require certification may be eligible for up to 5% additional pay for certifications held not required for the job.PHYSICAL FITNESS/WELLNESS PROGRAM: City will provide 50% reimbursement to employees for actual costs of participation in health club memberships for employee only, not exceed $500 per calendar year, per employee or an annual fitness incentive of $500/$750/$1000 for qualifying employees.
THE ABOVE-LISTED BENEFITS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AND DO NOT CONSTITUTE A CONTRACT
Monterey Peninsula College
Director of Library Services
Fulltime, Tenure Track
Starting Date: August 23, 2008
Extended Application Closing Date: June 2, 2008
Monterey Peninsula College actively seeks a diverse pool of applicants interested in working in an environment which values flexibility, openness to change, collaboration, respect for others and their points of view, and involvement in College activities, all with the goal of meeting the needs of our diverse student population. The District does not discriminate on the basis of ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, sex, religion, marital status, disability, or sexual orientation in any of its policies, practices, or procedures.
Position Definition
Reporting to the Dean of Instruction, the Director of Library Services is responsible for managing all Library programs and services to meet the information requirements of the students and staff of Monterey Peninsula College. The Director of Library Services