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1. Operational Systems Administrator at Canonical Ltd. (LA Jobs List)
2. Technical Support - Anchor Systems (LA Jobs List)
3. System Administrator - Anchor Systems (LA Jobs List)


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Message: 1
Date: Fri, 30 Nov 2012 17:36:46 +1100
From: LA Jobs List <jobs@lists.linux.org.au>
Subject: [LA-Jobs] Operational Systems Administrator at Canonical Ltd.
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A new job has been posted on the Linux Australia website.
http://linux.org.au/operational-systems-administrator-canonical-ltd
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Role Summary:

Part of the distributed operational systems administration team for Canonical
Ltd., while the responsibilites for deployment, database maintenance and
monitoring of numerous large scale public-facing web applications including
Launchpad (launchpad.net), Ubuntu One (one.ubuntu.com) and Landscape
(landscape.canonical.com). This role will be home based in Asia Pacific.



Key responsibilities/accountabilities:

* Carry out regular roll-outs of production and staging systems
* Response to outage/issues on the production and non-production environments
* Work with members of QA teams to diagnose problems on production and
staging systems
* Coordinate with the development team on testing and roll out of new code
* Longer term tasks typically providing infrastructure for new features on
the products we maintain
* Maintaining and in some cases creating reporting tools to analyze feature
use/projects progress
* Develop replication and fail-over strategies for availability and scaling
* Documenting all of the above, and automating where possible


Required skills and experience:

* Good interpersonal interactions with customer (internal developers) and
other members of the team
* Solid Linux systems administration skills (scripting etc.)
* Understood how to manage and maintain a secure computing environment and
how to articulate security concerns
* Good knowledge and experience with web and application services including
caching and balancing
* Good revision control skills particularly multi branch development and
cherry picking
* Able to communicate clearly in English, especially using email and instant
messaging
* Candidate needs to be self-driven, results-orientated and have a positive
outlook. Attention to detail, good interaction with customers and personal
motivation are key attributed to the success of this role


Desirable skills and experience:

* Experience managing clusters of Linux servers, particularly load balancing,
rolling upgrades and managing a changing code base across multiple servers
with minimal downtime and maximum stability
* Relational database experience, preferably PostgreSQL, ideally 9.1 in a
large replicated environment
* Python experience would be beneficial
* Experience with monitoring systems such as Cricket/Nagios would be
advantageous
* Some familiarity with emerging/popular technologies such as NoSQL
Databases/Message Queues, etc. as well as JuJu
* Familiarity with Ubuntu would be beneficial

Contact: haw.loeung@canonical.com

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Message: 2
Date: Fri, 30 Nov 2012 17:36:59 +1100
From: LA Jobs List <jobs@lists.linux.org.au>
Subject: [LA-Jobs] Technical Support - Anchor Systems
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A new job has been posted on the Linux Australia website.
http://linux.org.au/technical-support-anchor-systems-0
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Are you after a technical support job which involves more thinking than the
average toaster? Are you able to *love* our customers? Well we may just have
the job that you are looking for...

Anchor is looking for an enthusiastic and talented technical support
representative. We are a leading managed hosting provider in the Australian
market, providing domain name registrations, web site hosting, managed
dedicated and virtual servers.

In this role, whilst helping our customers and keeping them happy, you will
have the opportunity to advance your customer support and systems
administration skills by learning from talented people at a respected name in
the industry.

- Our technical support representatives: -

* Have excellent communication skills and a good phone manner
* Get a buzz out of assisting helpless customers
* Are keen and creative, able to quickly identify problems and embiggen
customer satisfaction
* Stay abreast of current web development trends and technologies
* Have a little bit of experience with Linux and Windows system
administration (they know their way around a shell)
* Have obsessive-compulsive attention to detail
* Get exposed to lots of new technologies on a daily basis; they learn
quickly like a ninja but remember like an elephant

- Responsibilities in this position include: -

* General support: domain name registration, DNS, MTAs, web servers, user
account management, database administration
* Order processing: hosting accounts, domain name registration, SSL
certificates
* Keeping our customers happy!

- Why Anchor should be your home away from home -

* Our kick-ass office is right next door to Town Hall station, and many bus
stops are within 1-2 blocks
* Workstations with huge screens
* Well-stocked drinks fridge
* Company lunch every Friday, visiting one of the many of the nearby eateries
* Transparent, no-nonsense and trusting environment ? if we hire you we
know you?ll do the right thing
* Some of the best coffee in the city is just across the road

- How to apply -

The position is full-time, at our Sydney CBD office available for an
immediate start. Remuneration commensurate with ability.

Please send your application to jobs@anchor.com.au.

Be sure to include a cover letter and an up-to-date resume in plain-text or
PDF format.


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Message: 3
Date: Fri, 30 Nov 2012 17:37:35 +1100
From: LA Jobs List <jobs@lists.linux.org.au>
Subject: [LA-Jobs] System Administrator - Anchor Systems
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A new job has been posted on the Linux Australia website.
http://linux.org.au/system-administrator-anchor-systems-5
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Are you an enthusiastic and scarily capable Linux sysadmin? We want you in
our Sydney office, Right Now.

Anchor makes the best custom web hosting solutions in Australia. We build to
a spec, not to a budget.

Your job will be to lovingly configure and maintain servers for customers.
Make no mistake, this isn't a cPanel or Plesk shop; you'll be getting your
hands dirty solving interesting problems, and automating ALL the things. We
do things the right way, not the cheap way.

You'll be working in a casual and fun environment with a team of equally
sharp-minded geeks. Like them, you know how to Get Things Done. Above all,
you're a passionate and pragmatic problem-solver. You'll do the right thing
by our customers, and give them the solutions they ''need''.

Anchor is a supportive work environment that encourages learning. You can
expect to learn a lot here, and at the same time you'll give back to others.

= Your day to day responsibilities will include: =

* Maintaining customer systems, dealing with submitted tickets and
responding to customer enquiries efficiently
* Proactively handling problems before our customers even know about them
* Identifying deficiencies in our infrastructure and fixing them
* Mentoring your colleagues to help them expand their skills
* Automating yourself out of the job
* Improving existing systems and processes to better support our customers
and your colleagues

= To perform well in this role, you will have: =

* Good time management and task prioritisation skills
* A methodical and principled approach to troubleshooting and problem
diagnosis
* The ability to communicate effectively with customers and colleagues
* A strong self-motivation to learn new skills and technologies
* Strong proficiency with at least one programming language
* A solid understanding of security best-practices and theory
* A strong desire to see constant improvement in yourself and the tools and
processes you use
* 2+ years of operational experience managing GNU/Linux server systems

= We use these technologies on a day to day basis. The more of these you are
familiar with, the better; the rest you will learn: =
* GNU/Linux: Debian, CentOS, RHEL
* Web servers: nginx, Apache
* DBMS: PostgreSQL, MySQL
* Virtualisation: KVM
* Configuration Management: Puppet
* High Availability: Pacemaker, Corosync, DRBD
* Networking: IPVS/ldirectord, iptables


= Why Anchor should be your home away from home =

* Our kick-ass office is right next door to Town Hall station, and many bus
stops are within 1-2 blocks
* Workstations with huge screens and your favourite peripherals, your choice
of a desktop or laptop
* Well-stocked drinks fridge
* Company lunch every Friday, visiting one of the many of the nearby
eateries
* Transparent, no-nonsense and trusting environment - if we hire you we know
you'll do the right thing
* Flexible working hours, because fitting in personal commitments shouldn't
be difficult
* Some of the best coffee in the city is just across the road
* We'll send you off to attend conferences like Linuxconf and Pycon, all
expenses paid

Contact: jobs@anchor.com.au

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[LIBJOBS] Open Position: Engineering Liaison Librarians, Penn State University, University Park, Pennsylvania USA

Engineering Liaison Librarian
The Pennsylvania State University Libraries

The Pennsylvania State University Libraries seek two creative, enthusiastic, and engaged liaison librarians as tenure-track faculty members to provide innovative library services to the students and faculty in the College of Engineering.

Successful candidates will benefit from the mentoring program developed by the University Libraries to support faculty in tenure-track appointments in fulfilling expectations in the areas of librarianship, research, and service.  Entry-level or early-career librarians are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities:  The Engineering Liaison Librarians will work collaboratively with their colleagues in the Engineering Library and the other libraries and departments throughout the University Libraries system to provide novel services to the students and faculty in their research intensive disciplines.

• Reference and research: Provide reference assistance and research consulting for subject-specific research at all levels in person and in locations across the University Park campus including the Schreyer Honors College, the Knowledge Commons in Pattee Library, to faculty and students at our campus locations, and via e-communications.
• Teaching, learning and literacies: Design, deliver, and assess library-instruction programs that support the curriculum of the College of Engineering including first-year seminars and technical writing and communication arts for engineering students. Develop instructional programs and learning materials in a variety of formats, using instructional-design principles.
• Liaison activities with assigned academic units: Participate in the intellectual life and operations of the College of Engineering. Engage with faculty and students as a colleague in both disciplinary activities and in library services.
• Collections content and access: Develop and manage collections to support research and curricular needs of engineering students, faculty, and researchers.  Collaborate with librarians in related subject areas and libraries.
• Scholarly communications: Educate and inform faculty and graduate students on scholarly communication issues such as open-access initiatives, digital publishing, copyright, and digital curation.  Promote and provide assistance in the use of Scholarsphere, Penn State's repository service.
• Research and Service: Engage in research, scholarly publication, and professional service activities in areas appropriate to academic librarianship and the disciplines served.  
• Diversity:  Support diversity initiatives which create a welcoming and inclusive climate at the University Libraries.
  

Required Qualifications: Requires a Master of Library Science degree from an ALA-accredited institution (or equivalent); academic background in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) discipline; ability to work independently and collaboratively; potential to achieve the requirements for tenure and promotion in the areas of librarianship, research, and service; excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.  Please visit http://www.libraries.psu.edu/psul/policies/ulhrg07.html to learn more about the University Libraries Promotion and Tenure Guidelines.

Preferred Qualifications: Advanced degree in a STEM discipline; experience working in an academic library.

Environment: Penn State, a land-grant institution, is a member of the Committee on Institutional Cooperation (CIC), a consortium of the Big Ten universities plus the University of Chicago. Based on current Association for Research Libraries investment rankings, The Pennsylvania State University Libraries are ranked among the top ten research libraries in North America.  A student survey completed in 2010 found overall student satisfaction with the University Libraries to be at the top of its category.  The University Libraries hold membership in ARL, CRL, CLIR, and DLF. Collections exceed 5.8 million volumes and include more than 102,000 current serial subscriptions. The University Libraries are located at University Park and 22 other locations throughout Pennsylvania, and they serve approximately 6,000 faculty and 44,000 students at University Park, and more than 92,000 students system-wide. 

The College of Engineering at Penn State is home to more than 9000 undergraduates and 1300 graduate students in thirteen department and more than 30 research institutes. The overall U.S. News and World Report rankings are 16th (undergraduate) and 25th (graduate.) For more information, please visit http://www.engr.psu.edu/.

The University Park campus is set in the State College metropolitan area, a university town located in central Pennsylvania. State College offers a vibrant community with outstanding recreational facilities, a low crime rate, and excellent public schools. The campus is within a half-day drive to Washington D.C., Baltimore, Philadelphia, New York City, or Pittsburgh. The University Park Airport is served by three major carriers with flights to Washington, Philadelphia, and Detroit. For more information, please visit http://www.libraries.psu.edu and http://www.cbicc.org.

Compensation: Salary and rank commensurate with experience. Excellent fringe benefits include liberal vacation, excellent insurance, state or TIAA/CREF retirement options, and educational privileges.

To Apply: Send a letter of application or nomination, resumé, and the names and contact information of three professional references to Search Committee, The Pennsylvania State University, Box ELL-LIBJ, 511 Paterno Library, University Park, PA 16802. Applications and nominations may also be sent to lap225@psu.edu.  Please be sure to reference Box ELL-LIBJ in the email subject line.  Review of candidates will begin on January 7, 2013 and continue until the position is filled.  Employment will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

Penn State is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity and diversity of its workforce.

[LIBJOBS] Job Posting: Assistant University Librarian for Administrative Services, Irvine, CA, USA

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[LIBJOBS] Correction: Job Posting: Dean, Academic Information Services, Northern Michigan University, Marquette, MI

Apologies for duplication - the correct link for the position posting is: https://employme.nmu.edu.  The full, corrected posting is below.

Nominations and applications will be taken for this position through January 2, 2013. Please feel free to forward this announcement.

DEAN-ACADEMIC INFORMATION SERVICES

Northern Michigan University invites nominations and applications for the position of Dean, Academic Information Services (AIS). AIS is comprised of five departments: Lydia M. Olson Library; Computing Help Desk; Instructional Design & Technology; Upper Peninsula and Northern Michigan University Archives; Beaumier Upper Peninsula Heritage Center. Academic Information Services' faculty and staff are deeply committed to providing the support and resources needed for our students, faculty, and staff to be successful in a technology-rich teaching and learning environment.

NMU provides its faculty and students with laptop computers and encourages the use of technology, traditional and digital resources, active learning methods, and community engagement through service learning opportunities. The campus lies along the shore of Lake Superior where a pristine natural environment offers unparalleled year-round recreational opportunities. NMU also serves as a cultural center for the community. For more information visit http://www.nmu.edu and http://www.downtownmarquette.org

The Dean serves as AIS' chief administrative officer reporting to the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs. AIS seeks an innovative, energetic individual to provide dynamic and visionary leadership for information and instructional services and resources. Responsibilities include providing leadership for library, computing, and instructional resources and services; budget management; personnel supervision, development, and evaluation; assessment; strategic planning; leadership for the integration of technology and digital resources in both classroom and distance learning environments; and serving as an advocate for AIS to the University and external constituents.

For minimum qualifications and additional information on this position, please visit https://employme.nmu.edu. Candidates should submit a letter of application, vita, and contact information for five professional references.

The position will be posted until January 2, 2013.

NORTHERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

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Elyssa M. Sanner
Metadata & Cataloging Services Librarian
Olson Library, Northern Michigan University
1401 Presque Isle Avenue
Marquette, MI 49855
906-227-2123
esanner@nmu.edu

[LIBJOBS] Librarian Access Services (1 Year Contract Position) - Georgetown University - Qatar

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[LIBJOBS] USA - Field Based in US - Dir. Academic Sales

Hello,

 

     Please post the below job on your site.

 

Thanks!
TJ Kelsall, PHR

HR Generalist

Innovative Interfaces, Inc.

 

Director of Academic Sales, North America

 

Innovative Interfaces is a leading provider of integrated library management solutions. Its flagship product, Millennium, provides a total solution to a library’s information technology needs. Founded in 1978, Innovative’s customers include thousands of libraries in over 40 countries. Privately held, Innovative is headquartered in Emeryville, California, with offices around the world.

 

We are currently seeking a dynamic individual who can create sales strategies for increasing opportunities, wins, and revenue within the North American Academic Library market. This position reports directly to the VP of North American Sales.  

 

Responsibilities:

• Creating a sales strategy for increasing opportunities, wins and revenue within the North American Academic Library market;
• Calling on and building relationships with Academic Libraries nationally;
• Delivering sales presentations to clients and prospects and influencing decision makers at all levels of the organization;
• Maintaining current, accurate data in the CRM application;
• Frequent and regular reporting to VP Sales, North America;
• Arranging regular meetings and presentations to Academic Library management staff to fulfill sales strategy and goals;
• Contributing to the development of sales materials, including pitch books, fact sheets and web content.

 

Qualifications:

• Experience in enterprise-level software sales;
• Strong desire and ability to identify prospects, generate a qualified pipeline, cultivate and manage sales opportunities, and close sales;
• Proven track record of meeting and exceeding sales targets and building strong customer relationships in the academic library services market;
• A strong client service orientation with the ability to manage multiple, competing priorities is a must;
• Intelligent, motivated, competitive, strong communication skills, strong closing skills;
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple activities;
• Employ creative approaches to succeed and problem-solve;
• BA/BS degree required
• MLS/MLIS preferred
• Ability to travel extensively.

Salary / Benefits:

• Salary commensurate with experience

 

To apply please click here: https://home.eease.adp.com/recruit/?id=2784191

 

Please note that Innovative Interfaces, Inc. does not sponsor or transfer any type of immigrant or non-immigrant visa.

 

www.iii.com 

Innovative Interfaces is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer

 

 

[LIBJOBS] Vacancy: Librarian VI, Regional Branch Manager, Shreveport, LA

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[LIBJOBS] Assistant Conservator, The UI Libraries, Iowa City, IA, USA

We write to request your assistance in locating and identifying qualified candidates for the open position of Assistant Conservator at the University of Iowa Libraries. We are interested in all qualified candidates, including those from historically underrepresented groups, and would be pleased to answer any questions you or prospective candidates might have about the position or the University of Iowa Libraries.

 

Many thanks for any help you are able to provide.

 

Sincerely,

 

Leo Agnew

Director, Human Resources & Diversity Programs

 

THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA LIBRARIES

IOWA CITY, IOWA

 

Position Vacancy

 

ASSISTANT CONSERVATOR

(Librarian I)

 

Position Description: Reporting to the Conservator, Preservation/Conservation, the Assistant Conservator performs treatment, coordinates various departmental activities, assists the Conservator with lab organization and training, and provides outreach and educational opportunities. Specific duties include:

 

·         Perform a wide range of conservation treatment on books, manuscripts, maps and other paper based materials.

·         Assist with the evaluation of library materials, advise on selection of collection items for treatment.

·         Perform single-item and collection care treatments, including full treatment documentation.

·         Oversee the environmental monitoring program.

·         Participate in all disaster prevention and recovery operations or other activities involving the protection and handling of collections.

·         Assist the Conservator with the management of all library exhibitions and loans. Survey, document, treat and prepare materials for exhibit.

·         Maintain and manage daily workflows, compile statistics, and train students and volunteers.

·         Cultivate, initiate and participate in a variety of outreach activities relative to preservation, exhibitions, or other appropriate areas.

·         Create and update website information for educational and outreach purposes.

·         Seek out opportunities for continued training and development.

 

Required Qualifications:

·         Advanced book or paper conservation degree, certificate in book or paper conservation or related field, or equivalent conservation experience.

·         Excellent oral and written communication skills.

·         Experience in book and/or paper conservation treatment and a working knowledge of conservation theory and practice.

·         Demonstrated organizational skills.

·         Knowledge or understanding of artists materials, book structure, and book/print history.

·         Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment where consultation, flexibility, collaboration and cooperation are essential.

·         Demonstrated interest in professional development.

·         Understanding of the mission of a research university and the value of library collections in an academic and research environment.

·         Demonstrated commitment to diversity in the workplace or community.

 

Desired Qualifications:

·         Experience in book and paper conservation in an academic or research library or museum setting.

·         Experience in training students or volunteers.

·         Strong computing and digital media skills.

·         Photography skills.

 

Universal Competencies

·         Positive Impact/Achieving Results: Ability to utilize existing resources and learning to achieve or exceed desired outcomes of current and future organizational goals/needs. Able to demonstrate ethical behavior in diverse situations while producing results.

·         Service Excellence/Customer Focus: Ability to meet or exceed customer service needs and expectations and provide excellent service in a direct or indirect manner. Ability to effectively transmit and interpret information through appropriate communication with internal and external customers.

·         Collaboration and Embracing Diversity: Ability to work with a variety of individuals and groups in a constructive and civil manner while appreciating the unique contribution of individuals from varied cultures, nationalities, genders, ages, etc.

 

Salary and appointment: Appointment will be made at the Librarian level with a salary range of $43,000 - $46,000. Start date is negotiable. The University of Iowa offers an attractive package of benefits including 24 days of paid vacation per year, your choice between two retirement plans and two University of Iowa health insurance plans, dental insurance, pre-tax child and health care spending accounts, and additional options.

 

The University of Iowa Libraries: The University of Iowa Libraries system consists of the Main Library, the Hardin Library for the Health Sciences and a number of branch libraries. The Libraries has more than 5 million volumes including thousands of electronic resources and coordinates the development and maintenance of the University’s locally-created open access digital resources including the Iowa Digital Library, featuring close to a million digitized texts, images, and audio and video recordings, as well as Iowa Research Online, our institutional repository. Our Special Collections include over 200,000 rare books, ranging in age from the 15^th century to newly created artists’ books.

 

Library systems are built on a mix of open source, locally developed, hosted services, and vended applications primarily from Ex Libris, OCLC, and Microsoft. The University of Iowa is a member of the Committee on Institutional Cooperation (CIC), ARL, OCLC, CRL, SPARC, CNI, CLIR, LOCKSS, CLOCKSS, and Portico. The Libraries provides a program of support for professional development activities and its staff members are actively engaged in national cooperative efforts.

 

The University and Iowa City: A major research and teaching institution, the University of Iowa offers internationally recognized programs in a diverse array of academic, medical, and artistic disciplines, from otolaryngology to fiction writing, printmaking to space science, hydraulic engineering to dance. The University consists of a faculty of 2,000 and a permanent staff of 13,000 serving 30,500 students, more than 40% of whom are from out of state and close to 10,000 of whom are registered in graduate and professional degree programs. Approximately 9% of the University’s faculty and staff and 10% of its student body are members of minority groups, and 8% of the students are from foreign countries.

 

The University of Iowa is home to the Writers’ Workshop, the oldest graduate creative writing program in the country, and the blueprint for many of the creative writing programs that now thrive on campuses worldwide. It is also home to the International Writing Program where, since 1967, over a thousand writers from more than 120 countries have participated. The University has recently instituted a program in creative writing in Spanish. Finally, UNESCO designated Iowa City as the world’s third City of Literature in 2008.

 

Iowa City is a community of some 68,000 people (more than 150,000 live in the surrounding area) with excellent educational, recreational, and cultural advantages. It is consistently cited in the national media as a city with an excellent quality of life. The city is readily accessible via interstate highways and a major airport is only 30 minutes away. The community is growing in its diversity; within the Iowa City Community School District, 33% of the students are minority, with 17% identifying as African-American, 9% as Latino/Hispanic, 7% as Asian-American, and .4% as Native American during the 2011/12 school year.

 

Application Procedure: To apply for this position, please visit the University of Iowa Jobs@UIOWA website at http://jobs.uiowa.edu. Please provide a cover letter, resume and the names/contact information for three professional references. To help facilitate your application process, note the requisition number 61862. Applications must be received by January 7, 2012.

 

THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER. WOMEN AND MINORITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

 

For more information about the University of Iowa Libraries and community, please see http://www.lib.uiowa.edu/about/employment/

[LIBJOBS] Assistant Conservator, The UI Libraries, Iowa City, IA, USA

We write to request your assistance in locating and identifying qualified candidates for the open position of Assistant Conservator at the University of Iowa Libraries. We are interested in all qualified candidates, including those from historically underrepresented groups, and would be pleased to answer any questions you or prospective candidates might have about the position or the University of Iowa Libraries.

 

Many thanks for any help you are able to provide.

 

Sincerely,

 

Leo Agnew

Director, Human Resources & Diversity Programs

 

THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA LIBRARIES

IOWA CITY, IOWA

 

Position Vacancy

 

ASSISTANT CONSERVATOR

(Librarian I)

 

Position Description: Reporting to the Conservator, Preservation/Conservation, the Assistant Conservator performs treatment, coordinates various departmental activities, assists the Conservator with lab organization and training, and provides outreach and educational opportunities. Specific duties include:

 

·         Perform a wide range of conservation treatment on books, manuscripts, maps and other paper based materials.

·         Assist with the evaluation of library materials, advise on selection of collection items for treatment.

·         Perform single-item and collection care treatments, including full treatment documentation.

·         Oversee the environmental monitoring program.

·         Participate in all disaster prevention and recovery operations or other activities involving the protection and handling of collections.

·         Assist the Conservator with the management of all library exhibitions and loans. Survey, document, treat and prepare materials for exhibit.

·         Maintain and manage daily workflows, compile statistics, and train students and volunteers.

·         Cultivate, initiate and participate in a variety of outreach activities relative to preservation, exhibitions, or other appropriate areas.

·         Create and update website information for educational and outreach purposes.

·         Seek out opportunities for continued training and development.

 

Required Qualifications:

·         Advanced book or paper conservation degree, certificate in book or paper conservation or related field, or equivalent conservation experience.

·         Excellent oral and written communication skills.

·         Experience in book and/or paper conservation treatment and a working knowledge of conservation theory and practice.

·         Demonstrated organizational skills.

·         Knowledge or understanding of artists materials, book structure, and book/print history.

·         Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment where consultation, flexibility, collaboration and cooperation are essential.

·         Demonstrated interest in professional development.

·         Understanding of the mission of a research university and the value of library collections in an academic and research environment.

·         Demonstrated commitment to diversity in the workplace or community.

 

Desired Qualifications:

·         Experience in book and paper conservation in an academic or research library or museum setting.

·         Experience in training students or volunteers.

·         Strong computing and digital media skills.

·         Photography skills.

 

Universal Competencies

·         Positive Impact/Achieving Results: Ability to utilize existing resources and learning to achieve or exceed desired outcomes of current and future organizational goals/needs. Able to demonstrate ethical behavior in diverse situations while producing results.

·         Service Excellence/Customer Focus: Ability to meet or exceed customer service needs and expectations and provide excellent service in a direct or indirect manner. Ability to effectively transmit and interpret information through appropriate communication with internal and external customers.

·         Collaboration and Embracing Diversity: Ability to work with a variety of individuals and groups in a constructive and civil manner while appreciating the unique contribution of individuals from varied cultures, nationalities, genders, ages, etc.

 

Salary and appointment: Appointment will be made at the Librarian level with a salary range of $43,000 - $46,000. Start date is negotiable. The University of Iowa offers an attractive package of benefits including 24 days of paid vacation per year, your choice between two retirement plans and two University of Iowa health insurance plans, dental insurance, pre-tax child and health care spending accounts, and additional options.

 

The University of Iowa Libraries: The University of Iowa Libraries system consists of the Main Library, the Hardin Library for the Health Sciences and a number of branch libraries. The Libraries has more than 5 million volumes including thousands of electronic resources and coordinates the development and maintenance of the University’s locally-created open access digital resources including the Iowa Digital Library, featuring close to a million digitized texts, images, and audio and video recordings, as well as Iowa Research Online, our institutional repository. Our Special Collections include over 200,000 rare books, ranging in age from the 15^th century to newly created artists’ books.

 

Library systems are built on a mix of open source, locally developed, hosted services, and vended applications primarily from Ex Libris, OCLC, and Microsoft. The University of Iowa is a member of the Committee on Institutional Cooperation (CIC), ARL, OCLC, CRL, SPARC, CNI, CLIR, LOCKSS, CLOCKSS, and Portico. The Libraries provides a program of support for professional development activities and its staff members are actively engaged in national cooperative efforts.

 

The University and Iowa City: A major research and teaching institution, the University of Iowa offers internationally recognized programs in a diverse array of academic, medical, and artistic disciplines, from otolaryngology to fiction writing, printmaking to space science, hydraulic engineering to dance. The University consists of a faculty of 2,000 and a permanent staff of 13,000 serving 30,500 students, more than 40% of whom are from out of state and close to 10,000 of whom are registered in graduate and professional degree programs. Approximately 9% of the University’s faculty and staff and 10% of its student body are members of minority groups, and 8% of the students are from foreign countries.

 

The University of Iowa is home to the Writers’ Workshop, the oldest graduate creative writing program in the country, and the blueprint for many of the creative writing programs that now thrive on campuses worldwide. It is also home to the International Writing Program where, since 1967, over a thousand writers from more than 120 countries have participated. The University has recently instituted a program in creative writing in Spanish. Finally, UNESCO designated Iowa City as the world’s third City of Literature in 2008.

 

Iowa City is a community of some 68,000 people (more than 150,000 live in the surrounding area) with excellent educational, recreational, and cultural advantages. It is consistently cited in the national media as a city with an excellent quality of life. The city is readily accessible via interstate highways and a major airport is only 30 minutes away. The community is growing in its diversity; within the Iowa City Community School District, 33% of the students are minority, with 17% identifying as African-American, 9% as Latino/Hispanic, 7% as Asian-American, and .4% as Native American during the 2011/12 school year.

 

Application Procedure: To apply for this position, please visit the University of Iowa Jobs@UIOWA website at http://jobs.uiowa.edu. Please provide a cover letter, resume and the names/contact information for three professional references. To help facilitate your application process, note the requisition number 61862. Applications must be received by January 7, 2012.

 

THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER. WOMEN AND MINORITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

 

For more information about the University of Iowa Libraries and community, please see http://www.lib.uiowa.edu/about/employment/

[LIBJOBS] USA -- St. Louis -- Digital Library Projects Coordinator Job at the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis

Digital Library Projects Coordinator, Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis

Job number 229439

To apply online (the only way to apply):  http://careers.stlouisfed.org/searchjobs.cfm

Application deadline:  December 7, 2012

Job Summary:
The Research Department of the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis is seeking a team builder with technical skills and vision to oversee the continued growth of the Bank's leadership role as a provider of historical digital content.  The Research Department hosts the FRASER Digital Library and Archive (http://fraser.stlouisfed.org) of historic banking and economic materials.  This digital library was created in 2004, and has grown to over 40,000 documents.  It generated 87,600 visits in the past year.  At this time, it is the largest collection of its type in the Federal Reserve System.  In late 2013-2014, the System will be creating a System Centennial website which will draw on this collection as well as generate additional materials.

This position will continue to build the FRASER brand by facilitating connections and partnerships that improve content, access, and delivery to enhance digital scholarship.  In cooperation with other Research Department members, Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis staff and by developing System wide contacts, the coordinator will:
·        Research, analyze, and recommend additional FRASER content
·        Suggest and help implement functional improvements and functionality
·        Build collegial relationships with other Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis staff, as well as staff at other Reserve Banks and the Board of Governors, including the Federal Reserve System historian
·        Will serve on the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis centennial committee, the System Subcommittee for Archives and Historical Collections, and other local, system, and professional groups, as appropriate
·        Give presentations on the use and value of FRASER to a wide variety of audiences
·        Oversee the continuing development of the Bank historical archive
·        Provide new learning in the area of best practices for digital librarianship
·        Maintain a competitive edge by using an awareness of new technology to improve FRASER usability and content
·        Be a reference for relevant standards and best practices
·        Collaborate with Economic Education and Data services to support other uses of FRASER, particularly educational uses
·        Be a member of the wider digital library professional community
·        Select, train, evaluate and develop Digital Projects librarian and scanning staff
·        Participate in the development of online exhibitions and new digital collections

This position reports to the Assistant Vice President and Director of Library and Research Information Services.

Required Qualifications:
·        Demonstrated leadership
·        Creative approaches to problem solving
·        Planning, coordination, and execution of successful collaborative projects
·        Familiarity with digital libraries and their role in the educational and instructional landscape
·        Knowledge of digitization best practices, standards, preservation, and metadata
·        Ability to create professional presentations and training for internal and professional groups
·        Excellent written and oral communication skills
·        Expert online research skills
·        2 years supervisory experience
·        Master's of Library Science or Information Science or equivalent related work experience and education
·        Occasional travel required

Preferred Qualifications:
·        Experience with digital imaging and preservation, project planning and management
·        Experience with the concepts and software/hardware applications used in organizing and presenting digital information
·        Experience with Special Collections and Archives

[LIBJOBS] Job Posting: Dean, Academic Information Services, Northern Michigan University, Marquette, MI

Apologies for cross-posting. Nominations and applications will be taken for this position through January 2, 2013. Please feel free to forward this announcement.

DEAN-ACADEMIC INFORMATION SERVICES

Northern Michigan University invites nominations and applications for the position of Dean, Academic Information Services (AIS).  AIS is comprised of five departments:  Lydia M. Olson Library; Computing Help Desk; Instructional Design & Technology; Upper Peninsula and Northern Michigan University Archives; Beaumier Upper Peninsula Heritage Center.  Academic Information Services' faculty and staff are deeply committed to providing the support and resources needed for our students, faculty, and staff to be successful in a technology-rich teaching and learning environment.

NMU provides its faculty and students with laptop computers and encourages the use of technology, traditional and digital resources, active learning methods, and community engagement through service learning opportunities.

The campus lies along the shore of Lake Superior where a pristine natural environment offers unparalleled year-round recreational opportunities.  NMU also serves as a cultural center for the community.  For more information visit www.nmu.edu and www.downtownmarquette.org

The Dean serves as AIS' chief administrative officer reporting to the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs.  AIS seeks an innovative, energetic individual to provide dynamic and visionary leadership for information and instructional services and resources.  Responsibilities include providing leadership for library, computing, and instructional resources and services; budget management; personnel supervision, development, and evaluation; assessment; strategic planning; leadership for the integration of technology and digital resources in both classroom and distance learning environments; and serving as an advocate for AIS to the University and external constituents.

For minimum qualifications and additional information on this position, please visit

www.employme.nmu.edu  

Candidates should submit a letter of application, vita, and contact information for five professional references.

The position will be posted until January 2, 2013.

NORTHERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

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Elyssa M. Sanner
Metadata & Cataloging Services Librarian
Olson Library, Northern Michigan University
1401 Presque Isle Avenue
Marquette, MI 49855
906-227-2123
esanner@nmu.edu

[LIBJOBS] Head, Marvin A. Pomerantz Business Library, The UI Libraries, Iowa City, IA, USA

Dear Sir or Madame:

 

We write to request your assistance in locating and identifying qualified candidates for the open position of Head, Marvin A. Pomerantz Business Library at the University of Iowa Libraries. We are interested in all qualified candidates, including those from historically underrepresented groups, and would be pleased to answer any questions you or prospective candidates might have about the position or the University of Iowa Libraries.

 

Many thanks for any help you are able to provide.

 

Sincerely,

 

Leo Agnew

Director, Human Resources & Diversity Programs

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THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA LIBRARIES

IOWA CITY, IOWA

 

Position Vacancy

 

HEAD, MARVIN A POMERANTZ BUSINESS LIBRARY
(Specialist [II] or Expert [III] Librarian)

 

Position Description: Reporting to the Associate University Librarian and Director, Hardin Library for the Health Sciences and Branch Libraries, the incumbent is responsible for:

·         Developing and implementing a vision for the Business Library that is housed in and supports the Tippie College of Business’ vision for education, research and service.

·         Providing liaison services for the College of Business including reference, research, instruction, scholarly communications, data curation planning and related responsibilities for the disciplines of accounting, economics, finance, management and organizations, management sciences, entrepreneurship and marketing.

·         Assisting undergraduate, graduate and professional students in the use and critical evaluation of information resources and necessary information management skills.

·         Collecting, managing and maintaining business and economics publications and resources in all formats.

·         Supervising 1 librarian and 1.8FTE support staff and various students, requiring competent and effective hiring, training, communication, coaching, performance management, conflict management, and recognition skills.

·         Overseeing the day-to day-operations of the Business Library including space planning, staffing and services such as circulation, document delivery and reserves.

·         Interacting with appropriate Main Library personnel, Physical Plant Maintenance staff, and College of Business staff to maintain facilities and equipment for the use, preservation, and conservation of materials in the Pomerantz Business Library.

·         Participating in University Libraries initiatives by serving on Libraries’ and University committees and contributing to other relevant activities and events such as strategic planning.

·         Contributing to and learning from the profession through such avenues as local, state and national professional organizations and publications.

 

Required Qualifications:

·         Graduate degree in library & information science from an ALA accredited institution.

·         Demonstrated ability to work creatively in a rapidly changing environment.

·         Demonstrated knowledge of or experience with emerging trends in librarianship.

·         Demonstrated ability to work productively and sensitively with library and university colleagues, faculty, students, researchers, and donors.

·         Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment where consultation, flexibility, collaboration and cooperation are essential.

·         Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

·         Demonstrated commitment to diversity in the workplace or community.

·         Three years of professional experience to qualify at the Librarian II level plus demonstrated interest in professional development that will enhance the candidate’s value to the Libraries, the University, the profession, or the scholarly community.

·         Six years of professional experience to qualify at the Librarian III level plus evidence of continuing achievement, particularly at a national level, in an area or areas of professional interest that will enhance his/her value to the Libraries, the University, the profession of librarianship, or the scholarly community.

 

Desired Qualifications:

·         Experience in a Business Library

·         Experience providing instruction and reference services

·         Experience supervising staff and students

·         Knowledge of primary resources for a Business clientele

·         Knowledge of scholarly communication and open access initiatives

 

Universal Competencies

·         Positive Impact/Achieving Results: Ability to utilize existing resources and learning to achieve or exceed desired outcomes of current and future organizational goals/needs. Able to demonstrate ethical behavior in diverse situations while producing results.

·         Service Excellence/Customer Focus: Ability to meet or exceed customer service needs and expectations and provide excellent service in a direct or indirect manner. Ability to effectively transmit and interpret information through appropriate communication with internal and external customers.

·         Collaboration and Embracing Diversity: Ability to work with a variety of individuals and groups in a constructive and civil manner while appreciating the unique contribution of individuals from varied cultures, nationalities, genders, ages, etc.

 

Salary and appointment: Appointment will be made at the Specialist or Expert Librarian level, depending on qualifications. Salary ranges: Specialist Librarian $47,133 - $59,987; Expert Librarian $57,502-$73,184. Start date is negotiable. The University of Iowa offers an attractive package of benefits including 24 days of paid vacation per year, your choice between two retirement plans and two University of Iowa health insurance plans, dental insurance, pre-tax child and health care spending accounts, and additional options.

 

The University of Iowa Libraries: The University of Iowa library system consists of the Main Library, the Hardin Library for the Health Sciences and a number of branch libraries, which includes the Business Library. The Libraries has more than 5 million volumes including thousands of electronic resources and coordinates the development and maintenance of the University’s locally-created open access digital resources including the Iowa Digital Library, featuring close to a million digitized texts, images, and audio and video recordings, as well as Iowa Research Online, our institutional repository. Our Special Collections include over 200,000 rare books, ranging in age from the 15^th century to newly created artists’ books.

 

Library systems are built on a mix of open source, locally developed, hosted services, and vended applications primarily from Ex Libris, OCLC, and Microsoft. The University of Iowa is a member of the Committee on Institutional Cooperation (CIC), ARL, OCLC, CRL, SPARC, CNI, CLIR, LOCKSS, CLOCKSS, and Portico. The Libraries provides a program of support for professional development activities and its staff members are actively engaged in national cooperative efforts.

 

The University and Iowa City: A major research and teaching institution, the University of Iowa offers internationally recognized programs in a diverse array of academic, medical, and artistic disciplines, from otolaryngology to fiction writing, printmaking to space science, hydraulic engineering to dance. The University consists of a faculty of 2,000 and a permanent staff of 13,000 serving 30,500 students, more than 40% of whom are from out of state and close to 10,000 of whom are registered in graduate and professional degree programs. Approximately 9% of the University’s faculty and staff and 10% of its student body are members of minority groups, and 8% of the students are from foreign countries.

 

The University of Iowa is home to the Writers’ Workshop, the oldest graduate creative writing program in the country, and the blueprint for many of the creative writing programs that now thrive on campuses worldwide. It is also home to the International Writing Program where, since 1967, over a thousand writers from more than 120 countries have participated. The University has recently instituted a program in creative writing in Spanish. Finally, UNESCO designated Iowa City as the world’s third City of Literature in 2008.

 

Iowa City is a community of some 68,000 people (more than 150,000 live in the surrounding area) with excellent educational, recreational, and cultural advantages. It is consistently cited in the national media as a city with an excellent quality of life. The city is readily accessible via interstate highways and a major airport is only 30 minutes away. The community is growing in its diversity; within the Iowa City Community School District, 33% of the students are minority, with 17% identifying as African-American, 9% as Latino/Hispanic, 7% as Asian-American, and .4% as Native American during the 2011/12 school year.

 

Application Procedure: To apply for this position, please visit the University of Iowa Jobs@UIOWA website at http://jobs.uiowa.edu. To help facilitate your application process, note the requisition number 61878. Applications must be received by December 26, 2012.

 

THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER. WOMEN AND MINORITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

 

For more information about the University of Iowa Libraries and community, please see http://www.lib.uiowa.edu/about/employment/