[LIBJOBS] Head of Collection Management, University of Colorado Denver, USA

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[LIBJOBS] Professional Opportunity - Associate University Librarian for Administrative Services, Yale University Library

Associate University Librarian for Administrative Services

Yale University Library

Managerial Upper

 

Schedule:   Full-time (37.5 hours per week); Standard Work Week (M-F, 8:30-5:00)

 

 

Yale University offers exciting opportunities for achievement and growth in New Haven, Connecticut.  Conveniently located between Boston and New York, New Haven is the creative capital of Connecticut with cultural resources that include two major art museums, a critically-acclaimed repertory theater, state-of-the-art concert hall, and world-renowned schools of Architecture, Art, Drama, and Music.

 

The University and the Library

The Yale University Library, as one of the world's leading research libraries, collects, organizes, preserves, and provides access to and services for a rich and unique record of human thought and creativity. It fosters intellectual growth and is a highly valued partner in the teaching and research missions of Yale University and scholarly communities worldwide. A distinctive strength is its rich spectrum of resources, including more than 12.5 million volumes and information in all media, ranging from ancient papyri to early printed books to electronic databases. The Library is engaged in numerous digital initiatives designed to provide access to a full array of scholarly information. Housed in the Sterling Memorial Library and twenty school and departmental libraries, it employs a dynamic, diverse, and innovative staff of over 500 who have the opportunity to work with the highest caliber of faculty and students, participate on committees, and are involved in other areas of staff development.  For additional information on the Yale University Library, please visit the Library's web site at http://www.library.yale.edu/.

 

Job Summary:

Serves as a strategic partner in the senior leadership of Yale University Library (YUL) to achieve the mission and goals of the University and YUL.  Understands and monitors external and internal factors influencing YUL, collaborates on strategies for the effective use of financial and non-financial resources, and supports department managers in conceptualizing, prioritizing, and planning the activities and programs of YUL. 

 

Departmental Focus:

Reporting to the University Librarian, the AUL for Administrative Services provides vision, leadership, and strategic direction for library operational services including human resources, strategic planning, communication, security, delivery and facilities, including YUL’s high-density shelving facility.  Provides comprehensive management for new system-wide initiatives and programs, including major facilities projects.  Oversees the strategic planning process for the library system. Works with the University Librarian to ensure continuous process improvement and operational excellence.  Collaborates on long-range planning, policy formulation, program development, and resource allocation that support the services and staff of YUL. Provides consultative direction to the YUL’s financial and fund-raising teams.  Responsible for building and managing a team of administrative service professionals.   Connects YUL and the University’s administrative services and ensures strategic alignment.

 

Principal Responsibilities:

1.      Serves as an active member of the Library’s senior leadership team.  Supports, and when appropriate, drives YUL’s process for strategic planning with key stakeholders.  Provides vision, leadership, and direct administrative oversight of assigned YUL departments.

2.      Prioritizes and leads multiple projects while meeting deadlines and budget targets.  Ensures overall effectiveness of YUL services and strengthens the impact of YUL on the University’s academic mission.

3.      Contributes at the national level, recognizes library trends and opportunities, and uses this knowledge to enrich local programs and strategic planning.  Represents YUL at local, regional, national and international levels.

4.      Chairs library committees as necessary. Participates in University-wide initiatives. Serves as a sponsor for labor management programs.

5.      Partakes in the planning and implementation of changes in YUL’s operations and ensures procedures are followed that promote smooth, effective and efficient operation of YUL departments.

6.      Effectively represents YUL needs, opportunities and impact at the University level.

 

Required Education and Experience:

Master’s degree in Library or Information Science from an ALA-accredited library school or a post-graduate degree in a related field. Ten years of progressively responsible experience, five of which should be in a leadership role in an academic or research library or similar institution.  

 

Required Skills and Abilities:

1.      Excellent oral and written communication skills. Demonstrable interpersonal, analytical, and project management skills. 

2.      Demonstrated understanding and success managing human resources, facilities, and/or safety and security units.  Ability to conceptualize, articulate, and deliver long- and short-range goals and participate in strategic planning in a very dynamic environment.

3.      Excellent management skills with a strong commitment to fostering growth and development of others. Demonstrated skills managing staff in the delivery of user-centered services.

4.      Demonstrated ability to work effectively and collaboratively with staff, students, faculty, and senior administrators in developing productive partnerships on campus and across institutions.

5.      Demonstrated capacity for exercising leadership on a national and international scale.

Preferred Education, Experience and Skills:

MBA.  Formal project management training.  Experience in a labor union environment

Financial management experience. Grant development and management experience

Contract and license negotiation experience. Long-range facility planning experience

 

Salary and Benefits

We invite you to discover the excitement, diversity, rewards and excellence of a career at Yale University. One of the country's great workplaces, Yale University offers exciting opportunities for meaningful accomplishment and true growth. Our benefits package is among the best anywhere, with a wide variety of insurance choices, liberal paid time off, fantastic family and educational benefits, a variety of retirement benefits, extensive recreational facilities, and much more. 

 

Applications consisting of a cover letter, resume, and the names and contact information of three professional references should be sent by creating an account and applying online at http://www.yale.edu/jobs for immediate consideration - the STARS req ID for this position is 18906BR.  Please be sure to reference 18906BR in your cover letter.

 

Background Check Requirements

All external candidates for employment will be subject to pre-employment background screening for this position, which may include motor vehicle and credit checks based on the position description and job requirements. Internal candidates may be subject to a motor vehicle or credit check for this position based on the position description and job requirements. All offers are contingent on successful completion of the required background check.

 

Please visit http://www.yale.edu/hronline/careers/screening/faqs.html for additional information on the background check requirements and process.

 

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.

 

 

 

[LIBJOBS] Dean at College of Computing Sciences, NJIT (New York City area, US)

Dean: College of Computing Sciences - New Jersey Institute of Technology

NJIT seeks applications and nominations for the position of Dean of the College of Computing Sciences (CCS).   Established in 2001, CCS comprises the Computer Science and Information Systems departments and an Information Technology program.   CCS enrolls 1500 majors including 925 undergraduates, 600 masters and 60 doctoral students, taught by 35 tenured/tenure track faculty and 18 full-time non-tenure track faculty.   CS and IS degree programs are ABET accredited.   US News & World Report's 2012 annual Guide to America's Best Colleges ranks NJIT among the nations top tier of national research universities.  NJIT is located in the greater New York City area, with strong industry ties and an orientation toward interdisciplinary research.

The Dean serves as the CEO of the College, with primary responsibility for enhancing its national leadership in computing education and research.  Candidates must possess an earned doctorate and a record of teaching, research, publication, and funding that merits appointment as a full professor with tenure in CCS.

For full consideration, material must be posted at njit.jobs by October 15, 2012.  Please search postings for number 0601085.   NJIT is an equal opportunity employer.

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Michael Bieber, Professor and Interim Chair, 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]
(Calendar link)

Information Systems Department - College of Computing Sciences - is.njit.edu
New Jersey Institute of Technology
5500 Information Technology Center
University Heights, Newark, New Jersey 07102-1982 USA

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[LIBJOBS] USA - Normal, Illinois - Head of Cataloging, Acquisitions, and Processing Department Librarian

Head of Cataloging, Acquisitions, and Processing Department Librarian, Tenure track faculty position available January 2013.  Responsibilities include managing 20 faculty/staff members and overall administrative responsibility for the acquisitions, implementation, and management of resource discovery systems. 

 

For a detailed job description, visit: https://lilt.ilstu.edu/facultyjobs/ViewPosting.aspx?PostingID=140

 

To assure full consideration, apply by November 4, 2012.  Submit a cover letter, resume, and names of 3 references to michelle.kaiden@ilstu.edu or mail to: Head CAP Department Librarian Search Committee, Illinois State University, Milner Library, Campus Box 8900, Normal, IL 61790-8900.

 

EEO/AA Employer

 

[LIBJOBS] United States - Santa Clara County, CA - Deputy County Librarian for Information Technology & Collection

The Position:

The Deputy County Librarian is an Executive Management position, which reports directly to the County Librarian and is responsible for the development of policy and the implementation of the library’s mission, policies and procedures throughout the library system and acts as department head in the absence of the County Librarian.

 

Typical management responsibilities include consulting with the County Librarian in the formulation of administrative policy and assumes responsibility for implementation: Planning, organizing, directing and coordinating the operations of the library system through subordinate supervisory personnel; Planning, developing and evaluating the needs and methods of service delivery of County Library programs; Planning, developing, and evaluating information technology and collection plans; Analyzing staffing requirements; implementing improvements and action plans; Participate in personnel management in the areas of labor relations, recruitment, hiring, goal setting, evaluation, orientation, training, team building and mentoring; Facilitate the development of the management team; Review and recommend departmental budget requests for inclusion in Library budget; Monitors budget reports and authorizes budget modifications; Assists Community Librarian, local communities and library commissions in assessing building and program needs; Assists Information Systems, Collection, Circulation, and Virtual Library Managers in assessing and implementing services and creating efficiencies; Represent the County Librarian at community, professional, governmental and other meetings; and may be assigned Disaster Service Worker duties, as required.

 

The Executive Leadership team consists of the County Librarian, two (2) Deputy County Librarians and one (1) Financial and Administrative Services Manager. Together they are responsible for an operating budget of $32.9 million and the management of 255 full-time equivalents (FTE’s) employees.

 

Desirable Characteristics:

The County of Santa Clara is seeking a proven executive who will be a progressive, energetic, responsive, politically astute and confident leader who is flexible, a good problem solver, and customer service oriented. The individual should be a team player that possesses the creative vision to advance Library services. Additionally, this person will thrive in a high pressure, fast paced, dynamic and changing environment with constantly shifting priorities. Interpersonal skills and the ability to easily relate and adjust to a variety of situations and personalities, and to communicate with staff at all levels of the organization is a must.          

 

The Library:

Santa Clara County Library District is one of the top 100 libraries in the United States. For ten years, it has ranked among the top 10 libraries in the nation for its size by Hennen’s American Public Library Ratings which uses 25 different measures such as collections, circulation, visits and customer service. Since 2010, it has been one of Library Journal’s America’s Star Libraries. With more than three million visits each year, Santa Clara County Library District is one of the most-used public resources in the region.

 

The Santa Clara County Library District serves residents in unincorporated County neighborhoods and the cities of Campbell, Cupertino, Gilroy, Los Altos, Los Altos Hills, Milpitas, Monte Sereno, Morgan Hill and Saratoga. The Library is a dependent special district governed by a Joint Powers Authority (JPA) comprised of representatives of each of these nine cities and two representatives from the County Board of Supervisors. The headquarters of Santa Clara County Library, located in Los Gatos, includes a central warehouse plus administration, technical services, information systems, accounting, collection development, virtual library and outreach support. Library services are provided to the public through seven community libraries, one branch, two bookmobiles, and The Reading Program, a district-wide adult literacy program based in the Gilroy Library. Each community library building is owned by the municipality with collections and operations provided by Santa Clara County Library District.

 

The Ideal Candidate:

A qualified candidate would typically acquire knowledge and abilities through attainment of a Master’s degree in Library Science from an accredited university and at least five years of recent progressively responsible supervisory and administrative experience in a community library system; at least three of which must include participation in program and policy determination either on a system wide basis or as the librarian in charge of a community library and possession of a valid California Driver’s License. Candidates should possess thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of library administration and organization; Principles and practices of planning, organization and management techniques as applied to a modern public library system; Principles of personnel, fiscal administration, supervision, and staff development; Planning, organizing, supervising and evaluating intra-system library programs and policies and their relationship with community needs Principles and practices of librarianship including collection development, circulation, reference and reader advisory services.

 

In addition candidates should have the ability to plan, organize and direct comprehensive programs for providing library services; Effectively supervise and train professional and non-professional personnel; Analyze budgetary and staffing requirements and make recommendations; Organize, analyze, and supervise comprehensive intra-system library programs and policies and recommend specific plans for modifying or extending library services; Communicate effectively both in writing and verbally with individuals and groups; Develop and maintain good relations with the public, library staff and community and government organizations.

 

Compensation and Benefits:

$116,740 - 149,770 Annually DOQ

The County provides a generous Executive Management benefit package that includes:

County contribution to the Public Employees’ Retirement System for the "2.5% at Age 55" Plan

Payment by the County of approx. 7% of employees' 8% required contribution to PERS with employees self pay 7.288% of reportable compensation for PERS contribution

Employer Paid Member Contribution (EPMC) to PERS reported as part of pension benefits

PERS retirement benefit calculation based on Single Highest Year. New calculation on hires after January 1, 2013

Health Insurance: Single Premium – Fully paid on all health plans; Family Premium – Fully paid depending on plan

Dental/Vision Insurance: Single and family premiums fully paid

$200,000 Double Indemnity Term Life Insurance coverage paid by the County

Annual Leave: 36 days per fiscal year, including Annual Leave “Cash-Out” Program

10 paid holidays per fiscal year (subject to change in the future)

Administrative Leave: In lieu of personal leave, education leave, bereavement leave, etc.

 

Application must be completed online at www.sccjobs.org

 

 

Derek E. Wolfgram

Deputy County Librarian, Community Libraries and Human Resources

Santa Clara County Library District

14600 Winchester Blvd.

Los Gatos, CA 95032

 

Phone: 408.293.2326, ext. 3002

Email:  dwolfgram@sccl.org

Web:    www.sccl.org

 

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[LIBJOBS] Bethlehem, PA USA - Director, Library Technology

The Lehigh University Libraries invites nominations and applications for the newly created position of Director of Library Technology. Reporting to the Vice Provost for Library and Technology Services (LTS), this position is responsible for the collaborative development and implementation of the library's technology and digital content strategy. The Director will provide leadership in the following areas:

• Kuali OLE Project: Plan, implement, and oversee the long-term development of the Kuali Open Library Environment initiative, a community-source enterprise library management suite planned for go-live in summer 2013.
• Infrastructure and Systems: Direct the libraries technology infrastructure and systems including but not limited to library management systems, support of enterprise library applications and services, network and cloud storage, and the libraries' web presence.
• Digital Library: Lead the continued development of Lehighs digital library presence. This includes but is not limited to: the collaborative development, maintenance and use of digital library collections and the deployment and management of Lehighs digital repository and digital publishing platforms.

Responsibilities

• Works closely with the Vice Provost, LTS Directors, faculty, librarians, students, and other stakeholders to deliver a shared vision for library technology.  
• Leads the Library Technology team supervising a staff of 4.5 FTE.
• Participates in strategic and operational planning, budget management, and administrative decision-making. 
• Serves as a member of the Vice Provosts leadership group.
• Works collegially and collaboratively with systems analysts in Lehighs infrastructure and support teams.
• Develops partnerships and collaborations; plans and facilitates the success of digital projects in the libraries and on campus.
• Establishes and maintains contacts with peer institutions and with the professional community to stay abreast of standards, best practices, and tools that facilitate and promote digital collection development and access, including standards, guidelines and practices developed by RLG, OCLC, DLF, CNI and others.

Skills/Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Library Science, or Management Information Systems preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Demonstrated experience with library systems and digital library management, such as Kuali OLE, SirsiDynix Symphony, CONTENTdm and Digital Commons.
• Demonstrated experience with data modeling, database design, and business analysis techniques. 
• Working knowledge of programming techniques and languages, SQL, and managing server systems, particularly in Linux and Unix environments.  
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and determine appropriate hardware and software features for implementation. Previous programming experience preferred.
• Strong familiarity with the life cycle management of digital content or how digital resources are acquired, described, preserved, and delivered to students and faculty to support learning, teaching and research.
• Demonstrated commitment to user-centered services.
• Strong analytical, interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
• Exemplary oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage and oversee complex projects in a fast-paced team environment.
• Demonstrated ability to work with faculty and staff in articulating and achieving goals.

• Demonstrated ability with open source software projects, such as VuFind, eXtensible Catalog NCIP Toolkit.
• Working knowledge of discovery and indexing applications, such as Apache Solr Lucene.

About Lehigh University and Library & Technology Services

Lehigh University is a premier residential research university offering majors and programs in four colleges: The College of Arts and Sciences, The College of Business and Economics, The College of Education and The P.C. Rossin College of Engineering and Applied Science. More than 4,700 undergraduate and 2,000 graduate students attend Lehigh. Located in Pennsylvanias scenic Lehigh Valley, the campus is situated on 1,600 acres in close proximity to both New York City and Philadelphia.

Library and Technology Services (LTS) is one of higher educations most successful merged library and technology organizations. LTS encompasses the library, computing, telecommunications, distance education, administrative systems, and faculty development. Lehigh Libraries is a founding partner of the Kuali OLE Project which kicked off in July 2010. The goal is to develop the first system developed by, and for, academic and research libraries for managing and delivering academic content.

To apply, please visit: https://lehigh.hiretouch.com/position-details?jobID=8578&job=director-library-technology

Thank you.

--   Julia Maserjian  S. Murray Rust, Jr. Digital Scholarship Center  Library & Technology Services  Lehigh University  30 Library Drive  Bethlehem, PA 18015  610-758-2635  http://digital.lib.lehigh.edu

[LIBJOBS] Bibliographic Specialist for Western Europe at Harvard College Library- Cambridge, MA- USA

Bibliographic Specialist for Western Europe

 

The Bibliographic Specialist for Western Europe works in close collaboration with staff responsible for Western European Collection Development and Harvard Library Information and Technical Services to oversee vendor approval plans and manage the Western Europe collections in Widener Library.

The position will work with the library directors and collection development librarians to: 

·         Analyze and adjust budget allocations, including approval plans and subscriptions, and make purchase decisions to ensure alignment with current research and teaching needs. 

·         Liaise with vendors to implement appropriate acquisitions processes and approval plans. 

·         Develop best practices for continuations received as part of exchange programs, approval plans, or blanket orders.

·         Review, search, and make selections from current vendor notification slips and other sources, as identified by and in conjunction with staff responsible for Western European collections. 

·         Review receipts and assign funds for materials arriving through Western European approval plans at Harvard Library Information and Technical Services. 

·         Review and implements patron requests.

·         Communicate with vendors to claim unfulfilled orders and provide feedback on vendor services

·         Complete retrospective and other collection development and management related projects.

 

Basic Qualifications             

·         Bachelor's degree, and a Master’s degree from an ALA-accredited program for library and information science, required. 

·         Minimum of 1-2 years of relevant professional experience required. 

·         Excellent reading knowledge of at least two Western European languages--preferably including French, Italian, or German--required. 

·         Extensive familiarity with bibliography, publishing, and book trades in at least two major Western European countries and experience with book selection required.

·         Must have demonstrated understanding of the scholarly research and publishing process. 

·         Familiarity with bibliographic searching in HOLLIS/Aleph, Western European vendor databases, and with the conventions of cataloging and bibliographic description.

 

Additional Qualifications   

·         Second graduate degree in the Humanities and Social Sciences preferred. 

·         Reading knowledge of Latin, Greek, and Scandinavian languages is desirable. 

·         Ability to work successfully in a highly collaborative environment. 

·         Must be able to sit and keyboard for extended periods of time on a daily basis. 

·         Must also be able to move books and other materials between shelves, desks and book trucks.   Handling boxes up to 20 lbs. is required. 

 

Additional Information

Founded in 1638, Harvard has a rich legacy of libraries that continues into the 21st century. In total there are over 70 libraries at Harvard that comprise the Harvard library system, with combined holdings of over 16 million items. More than 11 million of those items are part of the collection of a centrally administered unit within the Faculty of Arts and Sciences that is referred to as the Harvard College Library (HCL). It is comprised of Widener, Lamont, Birkhoff Mathematical, Cabot Science, Chemistry and Chemical Biology, Fine Arts, Fung, Harvard-Yenching, Houghton, Loeb Music, Physics Research, and Tozzer libraries and the Harvard Film Archive, Harvard Map Collection, and the Harvard Theatre Collection.

Please submit your resume and cover letter on-line: http://www.employment.harvard.edu/

·         Click on the appropriate link under “Search  Harvard Jobs” on the right of the page

·         Scroll down to Search Library openings

·         Enter 27830BR in the Auto req ID field

 

[LIBJOBS] Bibliographic Specialist for English Language Materials at Harvard College Library- Cambridge, MA- USA

Bibliographic Specialist for English Language Materials

 

The Bibliographic Specialist for English-language Resources works in close collaboration with staff responsible for English-language Collection Development and Harvard Library Information and Technical Services to oversee vendor approval plans and manage the English-language collections in Widener Library.
 

The position will work with the library directors and collection development librarians to: 

·         Analyze and adjust budget allocations, including approval plans and subscriptions, and make purchase decisions to ensure alignment with current research and teaching needs. 

·         Liaise with vendors to implement appropriate acquisitions processes and approval plans. 

·         Develop best practices for continuations received as part of exchange programs, approval plans, or blanket orders. 

·         Review, search, and make selections from current vendor notification slips and other sources, as identified by and in conjunction with staff responsible for English-language collections. 

·         Review receipts and assign funds for materials arriving through English-language approval plans at Harvard Library Information and Technical Services. 

·         Review and implements patron requests. 

·         Communicate with vendors to claim unfulfilled orders and provide feedback on vendor services 

·         Complete retrospective and other collection development and management related projects.

Basic Qualifications             

·         Bachelor's degree, and a Master’s degree from an ALA-accredited program for library and information science, required.

·         Minimum of 1-2 years of relevant professional experience required. 

·         Extensive familiarity with bibliography, publishing, and book trades in at least two major English-language   countries and experience with book selection required. 

·         Must have demonstrated understanding of the scholarly research and publishing process.

·         Familiarity with bibliographic searching in HOLLIS/Aleph, English-language vendor databases, and with the conventions of cataloging and bibliographic description.

Additional Qualifications   

·         Second graduate degree in the Humanities and Social Sciences preferred.

·         Ability to work successfully in a highly collaborative environment.

·         Must be able to sit and keyboard for extended periods of time on a daily basis. 

·         Occasionally lifting or pushing of boxes weighing up to 20 lbs or pushing book truck up to 40 lbs.

 

Additional Information

Founded in 1638, Harvard has a rich legacy of libraries that continues into the 21st century. In total there are over 70 libraries at Harvard that comprise the Harvard library system, with combined holdings of over 16 million items. More than 11 million of those items are part of the collection of a centrally administered unit within the Faculty of Arts and Sciences that is referred to as the Harvard College Library (HCL). It is comprised of Widener, Lamont, Birkhoff Mathematical, Cabot Science, Chemistry and Chemical Biology, Fine Arts, Fung, Harvard-Yenching, Houghton, Loeb Music, Physics Research, and Tozzer libraries and the Harvard Film Archive, Harvard Map Collection, and the Harvard Theatre Collection.

 

Please submit your resume and cover letter on-line: http://www.employment.harvard.edu/

·         Click on the appropriate link under “Search  Harvard Jobs” to the right of the page

·         Scroll down to Search Library openings

·         Enter 27831BR in the Auto req ID field

 

[LIBJOBS] Terre Haute, United States, Library Director

LIBRARY DIRE CTOR – VIGO COUNTY (IN) PUBLIC LIBRARY

Discover the Possibilities—as the next director of the Vigo County Public Library! The Library Board of Trustees seeks a new leader to help continue and enhance the Library’s successful role as the County’s creative, cultural, and collaborative connection.  The Board wants a director who will work strategically with local organizations and agencies and be responsive to the needs and concerns of staff, customers and the community.  Vigo County Public Library is a separate taxing authority with a tax rate exclusively dedicated to public library services.  Governed by a seven-member Board of Trustees, the Library staff of 78 (59 full-time and 19 part-time), serve the 107,848 citizens in Vigo County with a budget of $6.97 million. The Library consists of the Main Library (69,600 sq. ft.) in downtown Terre Haute, a single branch facility (West Terre Haute) and active Outreach and Community Services programs. The challenge for the next Director will be to move forward on the Library's new strategic plan (currently under development) leveraging strong community relationships and partnerships while continuing to provide the outstanding levels of service and programs for the community.

 

Vigo County is located along the western edge of Indiana bordering Illinois and Terre Haute, the county seat, is at the intersection of two major roadways: US Hwy 40 from California to Maryland, and US Hwy 41 from Michigan to Florida, making downtown’s "7th and Wabash" the Crossroads of America.  This sobriquet is further enhanced by its proximity to other major Midwest cities—only 77 miles southwest of Indianapolis and within 185 miles of Chicago, St. Louis, Louisville, and Cincinnati. Terre Haute is home to Indiana State University (ISU) with a student population of approximately 10,500 and the prestigious, private engineering school Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology is located just east of the city.  The area also boasts a full-service community college and two private four-year colleges in and around the city.  The Swope Art Museum, Turman Art Gallery on the ISU campus, several galleries, multiple music venues, the Vigo County Historical Society Museum, Children’s Museum and CANDLES Holocaust Museum all add to the cultural fabric of the community.  The Library is a strong local partner and plays a vital role in the community’s development.  Terre Haute’s revitalization efforts were recognized in 2010 when the Indiana Chamber of Commerce named it Indiana's Community of the Year.  Additional information on the Library, the County and the area can be found at Vigo Links.

 

Responsibilities. The Director reports to a seven-member Library Board of Trustees and works with the Board, staff, and major stakeholders to establish the strategic vision for the Library aligning the Library’s mission, goals and objectives with the community’s needs and priorities. This is complex executive work planning, directing, managing and overseeing the activities and operations of the library, coordinating services and activities with the Board of Library Trustees, local government, academic institutions, and other agencies, ensuring local, state and federal laws, rules and regulations applicable to Indiana libraries and the by-laws, policies, and directives of the Library Board are being met.  See Library Director job description for additional details.

 

Qualifications. ALA-accredited Master's Degree in Library Science; the ability to obtain and retain an Indiana Librarian Certificate 1; and a minimum of six years of professional experience including a minimum of three years of supervisory and/or management experience. Essential attributes and skills include: vision, creativity, energy and enthusiasm; superior written and oral communications skills; demonstrated success in effectively promoting library services to the community; political acumen; collaborative and consensus-building skills; experience in recruiting, mentoring, evaluating and retaining an excellent staff; and a thorough knowledge of current trends and “best practices” for library service.  Please see the job description for specific detailed information. Ten years of library experience with at least six years of administrative experience and proven success working effectively with a policy-making board is highly desirable.

 

Compensation.  The starting salary range is $85,000-100,000 (with placement dependent upon experience and qualifications) with an attractive benefits package.

 

For further information contact Bradbury Associates/Gossage Sager Associates via email or telephone. To start the application process, send a meaningful cover letter and your resume as Word or pdf attachments via email to mailto:danbradbury@gossagesager.com or mailto:jobethbradbury@gossagesager.com.  November 4, 2012, is the position closing date.

 

 

Jobeth Bradbury

Bradbury Associates/Gossage Sager Associates

4545 Wornall Road, Ste. 805

Kansas City, MO 64111

816-803-7087

www.gossagesager.com

 

[LIBJOBS] Date extended: USA - Head, Cataloging, Acquisitions and Processing Dept., Illinois State University, Normal, IL

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[LIBJOBS] Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands, USA - Academic Librarian Vacancy

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[LIBJOBS] USA - Washington, DC - Assistant Librarian, NewJour Coordinator (part time)

NewJour Project Coordinator (part time)

Georgetown University; Washington, DC

Georgetown University Library seeks to fill the position of NewJour Project Coordinator. This is a part-time position (20 hours/week) at the Assistant Librarian level.

Contributing to Georgetown University Library's digital initiatives, the NewJour Project Coordinator is responsible for the successful maintenance of NewJour (http://gulib.georgetown.edu/newjour/index.html), an electronic service that monitors the development of electronic journals of interest to the academic community around the world. The project was begun in 1993, and has continued under the guidance of former Georgetown Provost James O'Donnell and Ann Okerson at Yale. It consists of a current mailing list, and an archive of data stretching back to 1993. 

NewJour's mailing list provides up-to-date information on new scholarly journals, and is a valued resource for researchers worldwide. Usage statistics have shown that the service and site are particularly relevant to scholars in the US, China, India and Brazil. It is therefore essential that continuous service of consistent quality be provided through NewJour.

Responsibility for the project has recently been transferred to the Library, and plans for migrating legacy data, and development of the service are being drafted. It is expected that the new Coordinator will play an active role in planning for the future of the service, and in implementing changes along the way.

The Coordinator will:

• Manage and maintain NewJour including the monitoring, evaluating and processing of daily submissions to the database, and identifying and encouraging sources of new submissions.

• Provide timely and efficient customer support and subscription services to NewJour participants.

• Develop procedures and maintain quality control over the database for accurate, secure, and reliable service delivery.  Collaborate in planning the next phase of NewJour development.

• Participate in other activities of the Library's digital initiatives, as directed.

• Perform other responsibilities, as necessary; serve on library committees; participate in meetings and in planning; make suggestions for revisions in policies and enhancements to services; participate in articulating and achieving library-wide priorities; prepares statistics and write reports. 

Qualifications:

• Master's Degree in Library Science from an ALA-accredited institution, or similarly appropriate/equivalent advanced degree or documented substantive experience is required.

• Demonstrated experience working with metadata and serials, preferably in an academic or research library environment.

• Demonstrated expertise in use of web-authoring applications. Familiarity with Drupal will be considered an asset.

• Must be proficient in the use of standard office software such as word processing, spreadsheets, and email. 

• Must have the ability to work with foreign languages. Knowledge of at least one language (especially Portuguese, Spanish, Russian or Chinese) is recommended.

• Must have strong commitment to service, and the ability to work collaboratively in a dynamic environment.

Salary/Benefits/Rank: Salary commensurate with experience. Part time benefits package includes 10.5 days paid leave per year; TIAA/CREF. This is a 12-month, Academic/Administrative Professional (AAP) appointment.

Apply online at www.library.georgetown.edu/employment.

Review of applications begins immediately and continues until filled.  

Georgetown University is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer.

https://www.library.georgetown.edu/sites/default/files/NewJour%20ad%20for%20Lib%20website.pdf

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[LIBJOBS] (Re-post) Job Posting /Cataloger/Dublin, Ireland

Do you desire the opportunity to use your cataloging skills? Do you wish to help preserve and share knowledge? If metadata record creation is your interest, then this position may be the right fit for you!

LAC Group seeks experienced Cataloger and possible Project Lead to assist with a short-term collection management services project for a prestigious library in Dublin, Ireland. Need is immediate with start date of October 15, 2012 with duration of project lasting seven (7) weeks. You will have the responsibility of contributing to the collection management process working with unique titles and adding to the historical collections of the library. Applicants must be local to the Dublin area.

Responsibilities:

• Create descriptive metadata for all library material including printed books, manuscripts, newspapers, prints, drawings, photographs and maps
• Determine appropriate guidelines in applying MARC 21, AACR2, Library of Congress Name Authorities, Library of Congress Subject Headings, Library of Congress TGM I & TGM II, ISAD (G) 2nd edition, and Dublin Core
• Edit and update bibliographic authority data based on relevant standards
• Batch process metadata records as required

Qualifications:

• A recognized professional qualification in Librarianship (or a qualification acceptable to library as equivalent)
• A recognized professional qualification in Archival Studies (or a qualification acceptable to the library as equivalent) with proven experience working with historic archives, cataloguing archival collections and with an understanding of the above mentioned cataloguing /archival standards
• Experience with MARC 21, AACR2, Library of Congress Name Authorities, Library of Congress Subject Headings, Library of Congress TGM I & TGM II, ISAD (G) 2nd edition, and Dublin Core
• Excellent experience of tools and standards used in the programmatic manipulation of Marc 21 in either ISO 2709 or MarcXML format
• Excellent cataloguing experience including an understanding of the above mentioned cataloguing standards and ability to produce catalogue records of the very highest quality
• Experience of data entry to a highly consistent and accurate standard
• Excellent organizational and IT skills
• Experience in the creation of high quality metadata
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to work under instruction or on own initiative
• Experience cataloguing early printed materials as well as modern publications is desirable

Please apply via http://goo.gl/nA792

LAC Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and values diversity in the workforce.

LAC Group is a premier provider of recruiting and consultancy services for information professionals at U.S. and global organizations including Fortune 100 companies, law firms, pharmaceutical companies, large academic institutions and prominent government agencies.

[LIBJOBS] FW: U.S., Boston, Library Building Specialist - Job Opening

Major Duties based on Job Description

 

Library Building Specialist for the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners.  Unique opportunity to support a renaissance in public library facilities for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts which has provided state support to 177 public library projects in the last 25 years.  With the senior library building specialist, provides library building consulting and technical assistance to cities and towns throughout MA seeking to expand and improve public library buildings.  Major Duties  Assists library staff, trustees and building committee members, and local officials to assess the need for new or renovated facilities.  Works closely with libraries during a building project’s planning, programming and design phases.  Serves as a liaison from the MBLC to libraries applying for and receiving MPLCP grants.   Works with libraries and their design teams, including project architects, from the preparation of bid documents, through the construction and occupancy phases.  Qualifications  4 years of full-time or equivalent part-time professional experience and a Massachusetts Class D motor vehicle operator’s license.  Preferred qualifications are an ALA- MLS/MLIS and administrative experience, which includes a leadership role in and developing a library building program, physical design and layout, and administering grants and completing a major library building project.   Salary Range $53,425 to $73,969 annually.

 

Closing Date November 9, 2012.  Send Letter, resume and 3 professional references to:  Uechi Ng, MBLC 98 N. Washington Street, Suite 401, Boston, MA 02114. AA/EEO 

 

 

Rosemary Waltos

Library Building Specialist

Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners

98 N. Washington Street, Suite 401

Boston, MA 02114-1933

1-800-952-7403 x 246 (in-state)

617-725-1860 x 246 (out-of-state)

Fax 617-725-0140

 

 

 

 

[LIBJOBS] Head, Media Cataloging; Bloomington, Indiana; USA

INDIANA UNIVERSITY BLOOMINGTON LIBRARIES

HEAD, MEDIA CATALOGING

ASSISTANT LIBRARIAN/ASSOCIATE LIBRARIAN

 

Founded in 1820, Indiana University Bloomington has grown from a small state seminary into the flagship campus of a great public university with over 42,000 students and almost 3,000 faculty. Innovation, creativity, and academic freedom are hallmarks of IU Bloomington and its world-class contributions in research and the arts. 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 Indiana University Bloomington Libraries (http://www.libraries.iub.edu) are among the leading academic research library systems in North America, having recently been named the top university library by the Association of College and Research Libraries. The IUB Libraries provide strong collections, quality service and instructional programs, and leadership in the application of information technologies. The IU Libraries system consists of eighteen libraries on the Bloomington campus, five libraries in Indianapolis, and a library at each of the other six campuses across the state. The collections support every academic discipline on campus and include more than 6.6 million books, journals, maps, films, and audio/visual materials in over 900 languages. 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 (ARL), the Digital Library Federation (DLF), and is a founding member of HathiTrust, a shared digital repository. IU is the principal investigator for Kuali Open Library Environment (OLE) and is working with academic library partners to develop a next generation open source library management

 

Indiana University Bloomington has achieved international recognition among film scholars and researchers for holding the largest and most diverse collections of film at any U.S. university library.  Over 560,000 audio, video and film objects are owned by the campus in more than eighty units.  Some highlights of the Indiana University Libraries’ collections include the filmmaker collections of the Lilly Library, the David Bradley collection and the Indiana University Libraries Film Archive.  The latter recently achieved membership in the prestigious International Federation of Film Archives.  To showcase these treasures the campus features a state-of-the-art film venue, the Indiana University Cinema, which screens over 150 films each semester.  In response to the potential impact of content degradation and format obsolescence, as well as advances in digital preservation, the campus is moving forward with the development of the Indiana Media Preservation and Access Center.

 

To complement and support the prominent role of media in the scholarly pursuits of the campus, the Indiana University Libraries seeks a dynamic, service-oriented and collegial librarian to help develop and to lead the Media Cataloging Unit of the Technical Services Department.  The department consists of two divisions:  Acquisitions and Cataloging.  The Cataloging Division (9 librarians, 3 professional staff and 28 support staff) produces original and edited cataloging copy in numerous formats, languages and scripts.  As one of three units in the Division, the West European Cataloging Section provides cataloging for continuing resources and other materials in monographic, cartographic, archival, visual material and sound recording formats.  Many catalogers also participate in non-MARC metadata projects and image description.  The Libraries’ integrated library system is SirsiDynix Symphony.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES

Reporting to the Head of the West European Cataloging Section, the incumbent will assist in the development of a new unit primarily responsible for cataloging visual materials.  With emphasis on projected media (e.g. video and film), the unit will also catalog two-dimensional objects (e.g. charts and posters), three-dimensional objects (e.g. models and realia) and limited sound recordings.  The Head of the Media Cataloging Unit will also:

·         Serve as the media resource person for Technical Services

·         Provide full-level  cataloging for media materials, creating original records and enhancing cataloging copy

·         Establish new name, series and subject authority records for contribution to the national online name authority file via NACO and SACO, the name authority and subject authority cooperative programs of the Library of Congress’ Program for Cooperative Cataloging

·         Supervise 2.5 – 5 FTE support staff catalogers

·         Develop and implement projects; prepare and deliver training; write documentation

·         Stay abreast of national trends and developments in digital media formats and standards

·         Participate in management teams at the section, division and department level

·         Work collaboratively with other librarians ( e.g. Head of Media and Reserves Services and  the Film Archivist), departments and groups to advance the role of visual materials in discovery and research at Indiana University

·         Serve as liaison to the Indiana Media Preservation and Access Center, as appropriate

 

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

·         ALA-accredited Master’s degree in Library Science (MLS)

·         Minimum of one year original cataloging experience in an academic or research library, which includes cataloging of time-based visual media

·         Evidence of effective planning, document writing and implementation of cataloging policies or projects

·         Fluent knowledge of rules, standards and tools required to fully catalog visual materials (e.g. AACR2 rev; LCRI; LC classification, subject headings and genre terms; the MARC format standard and OLAC Newsletter; relevant experience with OCLC and an integrated library system

·         Demonstrated ability to perform NACO authority work

·         Demonstrated supervisory and training experience

·         Knowledge of trends and best practices in media cataloging for both tangible and streaming content

·         Knowledge of a wide range of film, video tape, and moving image file formats and generations

·         Excellent oral and written communication skills

·         Demonstrated ability to work successfully in a collegial environment

·         Ability to meet the requirements of a tenure-track librarian position

 

Preferred

·         Facility with a major foreign language

·         Background or coursework in film studies

·         Knowledge of RDA

·         Familiarity with AMIM

 

SALARY AND BENEFITS

Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience and education; benefits include a university healthcare plan, university-funded base retirement plan, a 100% university paid group life insurance plan, and a generous paid time off plan.  This is a tenure-track academic appointment that includes eligibility for sabbatical leaves.  For a full list of benefit programs, please refer to the following resources:

• Website: http://www.indiana.edu/~uhrs/benefits/neweeo-profe.html
• Video: http://www.indiana.edu/~uhrs/benefitsvideo/academic.html
• Brochure:  http://hr.iu.edu/enroll/video.html

 

TO APPLY

Review of applications will begin on November 16, 2012.  The position will remain open until filled.  Please send letter of application, professional vita, and the names/addresses/telephone numbers of four references to:

 

Jennifer Chaffin

Director of Human Resources

Libraries Human Resources

Herman B Wells Library 201B

Indiana University

Bloomington, IN 47405

Phone:  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.  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.

 

 

Betty Davis

Libraries Human Resources

Herman B Wells Library 201

1320 E. Tenth Street

Indiana University

Bloomington, IN  47405

812-855-8196