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Friday, October 30, 2015

[LIBJOBS] Job Posting: Collection Manager for Engineering and Data Science, NCSU Libraries, Raleigh, NC USA

Job Posting: Collection Manager for Engineering and Data Science

NCSU Libraries, Raleigh, NC USA

 

The NCSU Libraries invites applications and nominations for the position of Collection Manager for Engineering and Data Science. At the NCSU Libraries, Collection Managers and Research Librarians collaborate actively with faculty members, students, and other researchers, supporting disciplinary and interdisciplinary research and scholarship. In the Collection Management department, librarians develop, maintain, enhance, and promote user-focused, demand-driven, and network-based collections that reflect the strengths of the university. The Collection Manager for Engineering and Data Science leads collaborative collection development and management in engineering, computer science, and affinity disciplines, and supports and consults with faculty and students on emerging technologies, disciplinary content, data, bibliometric analysis, computational analysis, and visualization in an evolving scholarly communication environment.

 

Review of applications is underway; position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found. See vacancy announcement with application instructions at https://www.lib.ncsu.edu/jobs/epa/cmeds. AA/OEO. NC State welcomes all persons without regard to sexual orientation or genetic information. For ADA accommodations, please call (919) 515-3148.

 


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Nellie Maurer
Recruiting Specialist
NCSU Libraries
Office: 919-513-3394
Fax: 919-513-2972

[LIBJOBS] Job Posting: Head, Digital Library Initiatives, NCSU Libraries Raleigh, NC USA

Job Posting: Head, Digital Library Initiatives

NCSU Libraries

Raleigh, NC USA

 

The NCSU Libraries invites applications and nominations for the position of Head, Digital Library Initiatives.  Digital Library Initiatives develops and delivers an information environment that significantly advances end-user resource discovery and use of library services.  The department has already gained widespread recognition for innovative work in the areas of search and discovery, tools for digital collections access and use, digital preservation, social media, and mobile applications.  Newer initiatives focus on areas such as open science, visualization and interactive technologies, and research data services. The Digital Library Initiatives department includes 14 staff across three units: Digital Collections and Repositories; Digital Services Development; and Visualization Services.  The Head, Digital Library Initiatives, plays a leadership role in the development of new digital products and services in collaboration with partners across the library and throughout the university.

 

Review of applications is underway; position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found. See vacancy announcement with application instructions at https://www.lib.ncsu.edu/jobs/epa/dli . AA/OEO. NC State welcomes all persons without regard to sexual orientation or genetic information. For ADA accommodations, please call (919) 515-3148.

 

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Nellie Maurer
Recruiting Specialist
NCSU Libraries
Office: 919-513-3394
Fax: 919-513-2972

[LIBJOBS] USA - Harrisonburg, VA - Business Librarian


James Madison University (JMU) Libraries invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Business Librarian. The JMU Libraries are part of the Libraries and Educational Technologies Division. The libraries include Carrier Library with collections and services supporting the arts, humanities and social sciences, Rose Library with collections supporting science, technology and health sciences, and the Music Library. 
JMU is a public, comprehensive university of approximately 20,000 students located in the Shenandoah Valley two hours from Washington, D.C. The university has been ranked by U.S. News and World Report as the top-rated public regional Master's level university for seventeen consecutive years. The university places a strong emphasis on undergraduate research and offers 38 master's degree programs and 8 doctoral programs. 
Salary is commensurate with experience. Tenure-track faculty positions have excellent benefits including 20 days of vacation and a choice of retirement plans. Review of applications will begin on November 17, 2015 and will continue until the position is filled. JMU Libraries endorses the ACRL Standards for Faculty Status for Academic Libraries. Faculty status requires potential to meet standards for tenure and promotion. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation.
We invite candidates from diverse backgrounds who will contribute affirmatively and creatively to the university's multicultural environment. Our goal is for our employees to reflect the rich mix of backgrounds, life experiences, cultures, perspectives, and world views that is found within our university community.
This liaison librarian position is the primary point of contact between the libraries and JMU's College of Business (COB).  Within the AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business) Academic Programs of the college, there are eight undergraduate programs and four master's level programs.  In addition to the AACSB programs, the liaison librarian will serve as the liaison to the Hart School of Hospitality, Sports and Recreation Management which offers two undergraduate degree programs.  JMU's College of Business has been recognized by US News and World Report (online MBA program) and Bloomsburg/Businessweek's Best Undergraduate B-schools (public).  
All liaison librarians establish and support collections, provide research and consultation services, and provide information literacy instruction for their assigned departments.  All liaison librarians also support library users with general reference and instructional services both in-person and virtually.
Competitive applicants will demonstrate:

  • A strong interest in business research and librarianship, including but not limited to knowledge of information sources, technologies and business information fundamentals.
  • Teaching experience or familiarity with instruction program planning with learning resources including online tutorials and library research guides.
  • An understanding of scholarly communication principles.
  • Knowledge of collections issues. 
  • Research and consultation support experience.
  • Effective communication skills.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: A master's degree in Library Science or Information Science from an ALA accredited institution.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Professional academic library experience in a business discipline or professional library experience in a corporate or special library. An MBA or other business degree.
To apply go to JobLink.jmu.edu and reference posting number 0407002. James Madison University is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating and supporting a diverse and inclusive work and educational community that is free of all forms of discrimination. This institution does not tolerate discrimination or harassment on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, parental status, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or veteran status. Anyone having questions concerning discrimination should contact the Office for Equal Opportunity: (540) 568-6991. 





Re: [IFLA-LPD] IFLA LPD page on Face book and IFLA posters

Dear everybody,

Thanks for the question, Jelena! It is always good to get the texts in good time, so I would say send the text to me as soon as possible. In a mail earlier I said the dead line is 30 of November. But please send them as soon as possible. 

All the best and a nice week end to all of you

Kristina



30 okt 2015 kl. 09:03 skrev Jelena Lesaja <jlesaja@gmail.com>:

Dear Kristina and everybody,
when is a deadline for the LPD newsletter texts submission?
All the best,
 

 

Jelena Lesaja

Croatian Library for the Blind

Draskoviceva 80/1 (entrance from Senoina 34/1)

10 000 Zagreb

Croatia

Europe

tel: + 385 1 64 44 045


On Thu, Oct 29, 2015 at 4:28 PM, Kristina Passad <Kristina.Passad@mtm.se> wrote:

Dear all,

 

Hope this email finds you all in good health!

 

Now it´s time to start thinking about posters for the next IFLA conference: http://2016.ifla.org/programme/poster-sessions/call-for-posters

 

And don´t forget: if you are a member on Face book you can like the IFLA LPD page: https://www.facebook.com/iflalpd/

 

Best regards

Kristina

 

Kristina Passad

Section Manager Acquisition

Swedish Agency for Accessible Media

Visiting address:
Palmfeltsvägen 5
Postadress
Box 5113
121 17 Johanneshov

Phone: 08 580 027 22 

 

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kristina.passad@mtm.se |http://www.mtm.se | Facebook | Twitter |Legimus.se

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Re: [IFLA-LPD] IFLA LPD page on Face book and IFLA posters

Dear Kristina and everybody,
when is a deadline for the LPD newsletter texts submission?
All the best,
 

 

Jelena Lesaja

Croatian Library for the Blind

Draskoviceva 80/1 (entrance from Senoina 34/1)

10 000 Zagreb

Croatia

Europe

tel: + 385 1 64 44 045


On Thu, Oct 29, 2015 at 4:28 PM, Kristina Passad <Kristina.Passad@mtm.se> wrote:

Dear all,

 

Hope this email finds you all in good health!

 

Now it´s time to start thinking about posters for the next IFLA conference: http://2016.ifla.org/programme/poster-sessions/call-for-posters

 

And don´t forget: if you are a member on Face book you can like the IFLA LPD page: https://www.facebook.com/iflalpd/

 

Best regards

Kristina

 

Kristina Passad

Section Manager Acquisition

Swedish Agency for Accessible Media

Visiting address:
Palmfeltsvägen 5
Postadress
Box 5113
121 17 Johanneshov

Phone: 08 580 027 22 

 

                                                

 

kristina.passad@mtm.se |http://www.mtm.se | Facebook | Twitter |Legimus.se

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Thursday, October 29, 2015

[LIBJOBS] Web Services Librarian Position at Florida International University



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Sarah J. Hammill
ESL Educator
LibrarianPlease excuse cross-postings.

Florida International University is recognized as a Carnegie engaged university. It is a public research university with colleges and schools that offers more than 180 bachelor's, master's and doctoral programs in fields such as engineering, international relations, architecture, law and medicine. As one of South Florida's anchor institutions, FIU contributes $9.8 billion each year to the local economy. FIU is Worlds Ahead in finding solutions to the most challenging problems of our time. FIU emphasizes research as a major component of its mission. FIU has awarded over 200,000 degrees and enrolls more than 54,000 students in two campuses and three centers including FIU Downtown on Brickell, FIU@I-75, and the Miami Beach Urban Studios. FIU also supports artistic and cultural engagement through its three museums: the Patricia & Phillip Frost Art Museum, the Wolfsonian-FIU, and the Jewish Museum of Florida-FIU. FIU is a member of Conference USA and has over 400 student-athletes participating in 18 sports. For more information about FIU, visit http://www.fiu.edu/.

 

WEB SERVICES LIBRARIAN

The FIU Libraries seek a student-centered, creative, innovative, and public service-oriented Web Services Librarian to provide leadership in the vision, development, and maintenance of the Libraries' web presence.  This position works both collaboratively and independently in the management of the Libraries' site and various systems. 

The Web Services Librarian works as part of the RefTech Team and the Information & Research Services' (I&RS) unit to fulfill departmental and Library goals that rely on tech initiatives.  This position has an active role in the libraries' instruction program and reference services.  As a library faculty member, this individual is expected to fully participate in scholarship and service activities, while working with library faculty and staff across multiple departments to meet the mission and goals of the University Libraries. 


RESPONSIBILITIES:


Web Services & Content Management

o   Provides leadership, direction, and expertise in the design and development of an evolving library web presence, including content development, maintenance, and evaluation of the Libraries' website, with support from the Libraries' System Department and the University's Division of IT. 

o   Works closely with the RefTech Team in the planning for current and future web interfaces/technologies and innovations to improve the Libraries' web presence and ensure compliance with web/ADA standards, University branding and style guidelines, and security policies. 

o   Collaborates with library staff to improve user interfaces, test new delivery platforms, and assist with technical issues.

o   Collaborates with the User Experience Librarian to engage in usability testing, analytics analysis, and assessments of the website.

o   In collaboration with the Electronic Resources Librarian, provides access to electronic resources, directing content and maintaining site organization and structure; manages remote access (EzProxy) and OpenURL configuration; assists with the management of the A-Z databases and resources lists.



Reference & Instruction

o   Participates in public service delivery to faculty and students and provides basic reference services (email, phone, chat, etc.). Some evening and weekend hours may be required.

o   Contributes to the I&RS instruction program.


Scholarship, Service, & Professional Development

o   Participates in scholarship, faculty governance, and service as a library faculty member.

o   Works cooperatively on library-wide initiatives as appropriate to position functions.

o   Other responsibilities include maintaining current awareness of emerging digital library technologies and actively participating in local, national, and international meetings and organizations.

 


REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • ALA-accredited MLIS with at least four years post-MLIS experience in a library or educational institution
  • Demonstrated commitment to user-centered library services and an understanding of information seeking behaviors in an academic research environment
  • Ability to work flexibly and creatively in a changing and fast-paced environment with a culturally diverse population
  • A well-articulated understanding of the role and possibilities of the Web in the teaching, learning, and research pursuits of a large research library setting
  • Demonstrated experience in library web design and development, including the building and/or integration of a variety of Web applications, HTML, XML, CSS, and mobile development
  • Demonstrated experience managing and/or administering a variety of Web development and authoring software tools, including open source software, and content management systems (preferably Drupal)
  • Demonstrated experience creating/maintaining web sites with relevant standards and technologies, such as, PHP, SQL, Javascript
  • Experience in applying web accessibility standards, user-centered design principles, and interactive concepts

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Familiarity with digital media technology and providing access to digitized audio, video, and images
  • Experience in gathering and evaluating usage statistics related to the website and other web-based services, and making data-driven decisions regarding the websites' usability, architecture, and design
  • Demonstrated project management and problem solving skills and an established ability to handle multiple projects and responsibilities concurrently
  • Strong leadership skills and ability to work independently, collaboratively, and in teams within library and university web/online communities
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills


Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply to Job Opening ID 509256 at facultycareers.fiu.edu and must attach a cover letter and resume as a single pdf file. Candidates will be requested to provide names and contact information for at least three professional references who will be contacted as determined by the search committee.  All inquiries should be directed to Sarah J. Hammill, Chair of the Search and Screen Committee, at hammills@fiu.edu. To receive full consideration, applications and required materials should be received by December 1, 2015. Review will continue until position is filled.


[LIBJOBS] Job listing: Director of Library – University of South Carolina Aiken

Apologies for cross-posting

University of South Carolina Aiken

Director of the Library, Gregg-Graniteville Library

Associate Professor/Professor

12-month, tenure track

 

Serving as part of the campus leadership and reporting directly to the Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, the Director is responsible for strategic leadership, administrative management and supervision of the USC Aiken Gregg-Graniteville Library.  Specific responsibilities include:  working collaboratively with Library personnel to fulfill the campus' educational and research mission through the provision of library resources/services; directing the Library's long-term and strategic planning; fostering cooperative relationships with external stakeholders/agencies to enhance resources/services available to the community; keeping abreast of the latest developments in academic libraries and higher education; building/sustaining strategic initiatives; developing and administering the Library's budget and resources; overseeing the development and performance of library faculty/staff; and sustaining a scholarly and professional record appropriate to appointment at the Associate Professor level or above.

 

The University of South Carolina Aiken has consistently ranked among the top three public baccalaureate colleges in the South by U.S. News & World Report's annual "America's Best Colleges" guide; is a recipient of The Chronicle of Higher Education's "Best Place to Work" designation, with top honors for collaborative governance and confidence in senior leadership; and has been designated a Military-Friendly School by Victory MediaVisit:  www.usca.edu .

Required:  Master's degree (MLS/MLIS) from an ALA-Accredited LIS Program; qualifications to meet criteria for tenure and rank of Associate Professor; minimum seven years experience in positions of increasing responsibility, including significant supervisory, leadership, and budgetary and financial management experience; demonstrated record of academic scholarship, student-centered approach to librarianship, excellence in organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills; and commitment to service and teamwork.

 

Preferred:  Ph.D. or additional advanced degree; experience with technical and public services in an academic library setting; experience with tenure processes, especially mentoring tenured and non-tenured faculty; strong record of success in developing/implementing flexible approaches or innovations amid changes in scholarly communication; experience in seeking grant or other external funding; familiarity with library assessment practices and with requirements for participation in the Federal Depository Library Program; and knowledge of current issues/trends in information literacy instruction.

 

Review of files begins November 15, 2015 and continues until position filled.  Only complete files will be reviewed.  Apply online at:  https://uscjobs.sc.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=77261 .   In addition, send all academic transcripts and three letters of recommendation to:  Dr. Tim Lintner, Director of Library Search Committee Chair, Gregg-Graniteville Library, USC Aiken, 471 University Parkway, Aiken, SC 29801. Minorities and women are encouraged to apply.  An AA/EOE.

 

 

 

 

 

[IFLA-LPD] IFLA LPD page on Face book and IFLA posters

Dear all,

 

Hope this email finds you all in good health!

 

Now it´s time to start thinking about posters for the next IFLA conference: http://2016.ifla.org/programme/poster-sessions/call-for-posters

 

And don´t forget: if you are a member on Face book you can like the IFLA LPD page: https://www.facebook.com/iflalpd/

 

Best regards

Kristina

 

Kristina Passad

Section Manager Acquisition

Swedish Agency for Accessible Media

Visiting address:
Palmfeltsvägen 5
Postadress
Box 5113
121 17 Johanneshov

Phone: 08 580 027 22 

 

                                                

 

kristina.passad@mtm.se |http://www.mtm.se | Facebook | Twitter |Legimus.se

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[LIBJOBS] Job Opening: Texas Wesleyan University, Fort Worth, TX

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[CHILD-YA] Statement: Social Media, Children and Young Adults @ the Library - Safety, Privacy and Online Behavior

IFLA Section Libraries for Children and Young Adults has published a statement on safe usage of social media for children and young adults. The document offers tips on protecting safety and privacy online as well as good online behavior.

The statement has a message for the children: how to enjoy online resources safely and responsibly, and how to deal with possible unpleasant situations. The statement also provides tips for the parents and library professionals on how to support children and young people utilize the possibilities of learning, entertainment and communication online safely.

The statement is meant to be read at the library, together with the young patrons and their parents.  The document has been prepared in IFLA Section Libraries for Children and Young Adults working group.

http://www.ifla.org/files/assets/libraries-for-children-and-ya/publications/social_media_children_and_young_adults.pdf

[CHILD-YA] Call for Poster Session Applications – IFLA WLIC 2016

Call for Poster Session Applications – IFLA World Library and Information Congress 2016 – Columbus, OH, USA

 

Are you involved in an interesting project or in an area of work that you would like to discuss with or show to other congress attendees?
Why not present your work in the IFLA Poster Sessions?


The Congress Organisers are now Calling for Applications to hold a Poster Session at the Congress that is to be held in Columbus, OH in the USA from 13-19 August 2016.
Presenters of a poster will be expected to be present on Monday 15 and Tuesday 16 August 2016 in order to explain their poster and to hand out any leaflets, or other information materials, they have available for viewers of their poster. Each presenter can therefore only present one poster.

 

Full details of the Call for Poster Session Applications as well as the online application form can be found on the IFLA WLIC 2016 website.

 

Applicants are asked to describe how they intend to illustrate the project in the poster format.
The poster has to be an experience in itself for the one who looks at it – and should show awareness of the format of a poster-session and its purpose.

 

Deadline

The deadline for applications is 01 February 2016.

 

Questions?
Please contact: posters@ifla.org.

Wednesday, October 28, 2015

[LIBJOBS] United States-Baltimore-Librarian II and III

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Monday, October 26, 2015

[LIBJOBS] Youth Services Manager - Allen County Public Library - Fort Wayne, IN

The Allen County Public Library has an outstanding opportunity awaiting a creative and energetic Youth Services Manager.  We are in search of a dynamic librarian who will be responsible for planning and implementing system-wide activities and out-reach for both children and young adults.  This key position will be responsible for directing and supervising staff, writing grant proposals and will serve as a liaison to community agencies serving youth.

 

Required Qualifications:

• Master’s of Library Science from a school accredited by the American Library Association.

• 3 plus years of experience in management or supervisory work.

• 5 plus years of experience in related youth services.

• Prior successful planning, implementation and coordination of innovative programs for a multi-location library system; effectively supervise and motivate subordinate staff, demonstrated history of building strong community partnerships, as well as developing and maintaining positive relationships with library customers, vendors, staff and management required; and successful implementation of outreach efforts with community organizations, youth agencies, and schools required. Must apply for and maintain Indiana Librarian Certification, earning 75 LEUs(Library Education Units) within five years.

 

Compensation:

Salary range minimum is $55,182.40 and up based on experience.  Comprehensive benefits package included.

For further details and application: 

 http://careers.acpl.info/postings/456 

 

To learn more about ACPL, visit our website:  www.acpl.info 

 

 

 

Danielle Gleason

Human Resources Assistant

ALLEN COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY

260-421-1230

 

        

 

[LIBJOBS] Head, Rare Books & Special Collections, UBC Library, Vancouver, Canada

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[LIBJOBS] Faculty Positions-Big Data/Health Informatics - near NY, USA

NJIT Faculty Position: Big Data Analytics in Health Informatics/Smart Health for Fall 2016
http://is.njit.edu/about/jobs

The Department of Information Systems at New Jersey Institute of Technology seeks outstanding candidates for a tenure-track position at the level of Assistant or Associate Professorship in the area of big data analytics.  Candidates must have or be near the completion of a PhD in information systems, informatics, computing, or a related field.
 
Preferences will be given to those who specialize in health informatics and/or smart health, but outstanding candidates in other big data application areas will also be considered. Desirable candidates are those with a proven track record in using: pattern recognition, data/text mining, knowledge representation, decision support, and machine learning for integration, analysis, visualization, and stream processing of extra-large scale data from disparate sources and/or in heterogeneous formats, to solving healthcare problems. Areas of particular interest include intelligent information systems for clinical/translational researchers and secondary use of EHR data for research, clinical care, operations, accountable care, precision diagnostics and medicine, the learning healthcare system, as well as informatics methods for healthcare knowledge discovery to be used at any point of care.  Applicants should have an excellent academic record, exceptional potential for world-class research and funding, and be qualified to teach introductory courses in Information Systems and advanced courses in their area of expertise.  Outstanding candidates with significant funding and publication will be considered at the associate professorship level.
 
The IS Department, housed under College of Computing Sciences, has 7 degree programs (Bachelor's, Master's, and PhD) and specializes in both human-centered computing and data intensive research.  Grant-funded research is an important part of our work.  Interdisciplinary work is strongly encouraged across the university and with other partners.
 
NJIT is located 30 minutes from Silicon Alley and New York City by train. The area has a high concentration of industry and businesses, with many opportunities for research collaboration and consulting.  The area offers a variety of living environments from lively urban to quiet suburbs with excellent school districts, to hills, farmland and the shore.
 
To Apply:
1.     Visit njit.jobs/applicants/Central?quickFind=54679 (posting #: 0603019)
2.     Create your application, and post your cover letter and CV on that site.
3.     Email supplemental materials (research and teaching statements, and sample publications) to hireis@njit.edu (please include your name in the subject line)
4.     Have at least 3 letters of reference emailed to hireis@njit.edu.
 
For more information regarding this position, please visit http://is.njit.edu/about/jobs/.  Additional questions should be addressed to search committee chair Dr. Songhua Xu (songhua.xu AT njit.edu).
 
NJIT encourages applications from individuals with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women. EEO employer.
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Michael Bieber, Professor, Information Systems
Email/MSN IM: bieber@njit.edu Web: web.njit.edu/~bieber
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Phone: (973) 596-2681 FAX: (973) 596-2986 [email/IM preferred]
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Information Systems Department - College of Computing Sciences - is.njit.edu
New Jersey Institute of Technology
5100 Information Technology Center
University Heights, Newark, New Jersey 07102-1982 USA


Sunday, October 25, 2015

[LIBJOBS] USA - Minneapolis, MN - Public Health Liaison & Data Curation Specialist, University of Minnesota

Apply Online at: http://z.umn.edu/ulib350

The University of Minnesota Libraries invites applications for a liaison to the School of Public Health who will also serve as a research data curation specialist. We seek applicants who are innovative and flexible, possess data management skills, and understand public health as a broad discipline and its impact on population health and disease prevention.

This position is a member of the Health Sciences Libraries (HSL) division of the University Libraries, which includes include the Bio-Medical Library (http://hsl.lib.umn.edu/biomed), the Wangensteen Historical Library of Biology and Medicine, and the Veterinary Medical Library.  HSL is led by the Director and Associate University Librarian for the Health Sciences, and the position reports to the Associate Director for Education and Research Services.  The successful candidate will collaborate with 15 librarians and 16 staff in HSL as well as with librarians and staff across the University Libraries.

We are seeking an outgoing, proactive, engaged professional who can develop collaborative relationships with faculty, staff, and students of the School of Public Health (http://www.sph.umn.edu/), and create new tools, programs, and initiatives that respond to information trends in public health education, practice and research.  Areas of responsibility include the integration of content and inquiry skills into the eLearning environment, effective use of research networking systems such as Experts@Minnesota, and the application of methods to measure research impact.  In response to the University's Research Data Management policy (http://policy.umn.edu/research/researchdata) and recent federal mandates to make research data publicly accessible, we envision this position supporting the management and curation of research data sets. Responsibilities include analyzing data sets for sensitive data, recommending best practices for de-identification, and ensuring that metadata is applied to facilitate discovery and re-use. The liaison will contribute to the broader efforts of a Libraries-wide team that focuses on research data curation (https://www.lib.umn.edu/datamanagement/archiving), and will collaborate with other University data management initiatives, such as those within the Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI, http://z.umn.edu/ctsidata) and the College of Liberal Arts (CLA, http://researchsupport.cla.umn.edu/).

The individual will also contribute to the knowledge base of the profession through research, publication, and professional engagement, as he/she works towards continuous appointment status.

The University of Minnesota's Academic Health Center (AHC, http://www.health.umn.edu/) is one of the nation's few comprehensive centers encompassing programs in medicine, nursing, dentistry, public health, pharmacy, veterinary medicine, and allied health, as well as a number of interdisciplinary programs that serve the entire University. A new AHC Education and Learning Center is being planned, and a new Health Sciences Library will be a key element of the Center.  In addition, the University of Minnesota and the Libraries have a strong record of outreach and service to the state and region.

Responsibilities of the Public Health Liaison:

  • Forge relationships with faculty, staff, and students of the School, consulting and collaborating on a wide range of topics to identify their information needs and provide solutions to their information problems.

  • Work closely with faculty and students to understand their changing workflows, seeking opportunities to partner on projects or grants that require deep expertise in information science and data management.

  • Develop effective services and tools for managing and curating data sets, including identifying sensitive data, recommending best practices for de-identification and applying metadata to facilitate discovery and re-use.

  • Apply active-learning techniques in classroom and workshop settings on a wide range of information-related topics, such as library research skills and the basics of data visualization.

  • Actively engage with faculty as partners in integrating content (licensed or freely available) and critical inquiry skills into the curriculum.

  • Promote new modes of scholarly communication and recruit institutional scholarly output for inclusion in the University Digital Conservancy (http://udc.umn.edu) and the Data Repository for the U of M (DRUM, http://z.umn.edu/drum).

  • Contribute to the goals and strategic initiatives of the Libraries through leadership of and/or active participation in collaboratives, working groups and task forces.

  • Collaborate with the HSL Research Services Coordinator, the Libraries' data curation specialists, and other research/data management service providers across the University (CTSI, CLA).

This is a full-time, 12-month, continuous-appointment track, academic professional position with probationary appointment at the Assistant or Associate Librarian level.


[LIBJOBS] USA - Minneapolis, MN - Clinical Information Librarian, University of Minnesota

Apply Online at: http://z.umn.edu/ulib351

The University of Minnesota Libraries invites applications for a Clinical Information librarian. We seek applicants who are innovative and flexible, offer subject expertise and technology skills, and possess an understanding of the patient care, clinical research, and educational needs of professional and graduate programs in the health professions.

This position is a member of the Health Sciences Libraries (HSL) division of the University Libraries, which includes include the Bio-Medical Library (http://hsl.lib.umn.edu/biomed), the Wangensteen Historical Library of Biology and Medicine, and the Veterinary Medical Library.  HSL is led by the Director and Associate University Librarian for the Health Sciences, and the position reports to the Associate Director for Education and Research Services.  The successful candidate will collaborate with 15 librarians and 16 staff in HSL as well as with librarians and staff across the University Libraries.

We are seeking an outgoing, proactive, engaged professional who can develop collaborative relationships with faculty, staff, and students in designated departments, research centers and institutes within the Medical School (http://www.med.umn.edu/), and create new tools, programs, and initiatives that respond to information trends in medical education, practice and research.  Areas of responsibility include the integration of content, evidence-based practice and health literacy into the curriculum and eLearning environment, effective use of research networking systems such as Experts@Minnesota, the management of research data, and the application of methods to measure research impact.

The individual will also contribute to the knowledge base of the profession through research, publication, and professional engagement, as he/she works towards continuous appointment status.

The University of Minnesota's Academic Health Center (AHC, http://www.health.umn.edu/) is one of the nation's few comprehensive centers encompassing programs in medicine, nursing, dentistry, public health, pharmacy, veterinary medicine, and allied health, as well as a number of interdisciplinary programs that serve the entire University. A new AHC Education and Learning Center is being planned, and a new Health Sciences Library will be a key element of the Center.  In addition, the University of Minnesota and the Libraries have a strong record of outreach and service to the state and region.

Responsibilities of the Clinical Information Liaison:

  • Forge relationships with clinical care teams in assigned departments of the Medical School providing consultation and collaboration with clinical faculty, trainees and health professions staff on a wide range of topics including evidence-based practice, scholarship, and research.

  • Coordinate and participate in hospital rounds, morning report, case conferences, and other clinically relevant forums within assigned departments of the Medical School.

  • Work with clinical care teams in the University's experiential learning sites to understand workflow and clinical information requirements, and identify how knowledge-based resources can be integrated into clinical research and practice.

  • Collaborate with researchers to develop effective and efficient strategies in managing clinical research data and information.

  • Seek opportunities to partner with researchers in projects or grants that require deep expertise in information science and data management, for example integrating library content into decision-support technologies.

  • Collaborate with library colleagues on developing and offering research services such as systematic reviews and research impact reports.

  • Apply active-learning techniques in classroom and workshop settings on a range of information-related topics, such as evidence-based practice and consumer health literacy.

  • Promote new modes of scholarly communication and recruit institutional scholarly output for inclusion in the University Digital Conservancy (http://udc.umn.edu) and the Data Repository for the U of M (DRUM, http://z.umn.edu/drum).

  • Provide leadership for and contribute to library-wide projects.

  • Contribute to the knowledge base of the profession through research, publication, and professional engagement.

This is a full-time, 12-month, continuous-appointment track, academic professional position with probationary appointment at the Assistant or Associate Librarian level.


Saturday, October 24, 2015

[LIBJOBS] Public Services Librarian - Northwestern University in Qatar

Greetings,

This is a link to the announcement of an open public services librarian position at Northwestern University in Qatar in Doha, Qatar - Public Services Librarian

 

Applicants should submit their “paperwork” including cover letter, resume, and 3 professional references to libpub-recruitment@qatar.northwestern.edu - and applications will be reviewed until the position is filled.

 

Thank you!

 

--Beth

 

 

Beth E. Clausen

Library Director

Northwestern University in Qatar

 

T:  +974 4454-5091

M: +974 5039-8892

 

www.qatar.northwestern.edu

 

Friday, October 23, 2015

[LIBJOBS] US - California - Los Angeles area - Metadata Supervisor

METADATA SUPERVISOR

LIBRARIAN III

 

This position is a key member of the team that manages and maintains the integrity of the RAND's bibliographic and repository databases. Following national bibliographic standards and local practice, create original bibliographic and complex copy records for items in all formats. Assign, monitor and review work of non-exempt staff. Ensure the efficient workflow and scheduling of the unit. Participate in company-wide taxonomy and document repository projects. Other duties as assigned. Reports to the Manager of Metadata and Taxonomy.


For details and to apply, go to http://www.rand.org/jobs.html. Click on "Find a job" and then enter "metadata" in the search box.


About RAND:

The RAND Corporation is a research organization that develops solutions to public policy challenges to help make communities throughout the world safer and more secure, healthier and more prosperous. RAND's research and analysis address issues that impact people everywhere, including security, health, education, sustainability, growth, and development. Headquartered in Santa Monica, California, RAND has approximately 1,700 people from more than 45 countries working in offices in North America, Europe and Australia, with annual revenues of more than $260 million.

RAND is nonprofit, nonpartisan, and committed to the public interest.  Our research is sponsored by government agencies, foundations, other nonprofit organizations, and the private sector. We rely on philanthropic support to reach beyond the scope of client-sponsored work to tackle questions that may be too big, too complex, or too new for our clients to address. RAND values objectivity and integrity in both its research processes and internal interactions. We emphasize a collegial environment that respects the contributions and dignity of all staff.

 


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