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[LIBJOBS] Job announcement: Manuscripts Digitization Project Librarian (Chapel Hill, NC)

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[LIBJOBS] USA - Kennett Square, PA - Library and Archives Internship

International Library Science Internship Position

Longwood Gardens, in the Philadelphia area

 

Longwood Gardens Library and Archives seeks an Library Science or Archival Studies (or equivalent) graduate student or recent graduate to gain experience in the operations and management of a special library and institutional archives.  Interns work in each section of the unit—Library, Digital Gallery, and Archives—to develop projects aimed at furthering the professional interests of the student while working to achieve unit strategic goals. 

 

Position is available:        May 15, 2013 - May 2014 

Application Deadline:     February 1, 2013.   Review of applications will begin immediately. 

 

Located in Kennett Square, PA, Longwood Gardens is approximately 45 minutes southwest of Philadelphia. 

 

Typical Duties and Responsibilities

*     Perform basic reference interviews and services.  Become familiar with, and able to train others in, using Longwood Gardens' EOS International integrated library system (ILS), OCLC WorldCat, Agricola, and other relevant databases.

*     Arrange and describe archival collections, develop finding aids, and make recommendations regarding storage, conservation and preservation treatment of archival materials

*     Perform circulation maintenance routines, such as check-in/check-out, shelve books and compile usage statistics.

*     Assist and train patrons in the use of computers and software, A/V equipment, and copier.

*     Assist with Interlibrary Loan tasks as needed.

*     Assist with digitization/scanning projects.

*     Learn cataloging procedures and assist in cataloging materials (or object collections) as needed.

*     Assist with project work involving digital imaging, the ILS, and the Archives.

*     Perform various daily administrative and technical tasks.

*     Participate in student activities and field trips as scheduled.

 

Applicants must be active and ambitious learners and are expected to strive for efficiency and a high level of quality in all tasks performed. The willingness to follow all supervisor instructions and Longwood safety procedures is essential.  Proof of proficiency in English is required from all applicants. A valid driver’s license written in English or an international driver's license is preferred. Candidates must be independent-natured, able to perform repetitive tasks, and lift 50 lbs.  Some weekend and evening hours might be required. 

 

Qualifications

*     Be pursuing or have recently completed a graduate program in Library Sciences or Archival Management studies.

*     Be able and willing to work independently.

*     Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including ability to deal with people in a courteous, patient, and professional manner. 

*     Have physical ability to push fully-loaded book carts and handle heavy or oversize volumes.  Must be able to lift 50 lbs.

*     Be willing to follow all of Longwood Gardens' policies and procedures.

*     Have a valid driver's license.

 

The position extends throughout one full year, full time, 40 hours per week.  This is a paid position with optional free housing provided.  Longwood Gardens offers a mandatory medical insurance plan (does not include dental or eye care) to all International Program participants. All Internationals are required to have health insurance coverage. 

 

For more information on housing, student activities, hours and wages, see http://www.longwoodgardens.org/InternationalInternshipProgram.html.   Send any questions or requests for further information to EDU-Studies@longwoodgardens.org

 

Completed applications should include:

1. Completed application form accessible here:
http://www.longwoodgardens.org/docs/Education/International-TraineeApplication.pdf
2. A copy of your resume.
3. A statement of your professional objectives (approximately 200 words).
4. Official transcripts of all college courses (must show cumulative GPA).
5. A reference from your academic advisor (or professor) regarding your scholastic achievements and potential as an intern (must be enclosed in a sealed envelope with your advisor’s signature over the flap).
6. A reference from a current or former employer, preferably from within your field of interest (must be enclosed in a sealed envelope with your employer’s signature over the flap).

Please send items 1-3 together. Please have transcripts sent directly to the address below. Recommendation letters may either be emailed to EDU-studies@longwoodgardens.org or mailed to the address below. ONLY COMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL BE CONSIDERED.

 

All application material must be received by February 1, 2013.

Domestic and International Studies
Longwood Gardens
P.O. Box 501
Kennett Square, PA  19348-0501 USA
FAX:  610-388-5488
EMAIL:  EDU-Studies@longwoodgardens.org

 

 

 

[LIBJOBS] Archivist for Collection Management, Penn State University, University Park, Pennsylvania, USA

Archivist for Collection Management
The Eberly Family Special Collections Library
The Pennsylvania State University Libraries

The Pennsylvania State University Libraries seek applications and nominations for the position of Archivist for Collection Management. The person appointed to this tenure-track, faculty position will manage the arrangement and description of the Eberly Family Special Collections Library’s manuscript and archival collections using national and local standards. In addition, this position administers the Library’s installation of the Archivist’s Toolkit and its archival finding aid discovery system.

Responsibilities:

• Management of archival processing
  • Oversees accessioning, arrangement, description and encoding for all archival and manuscript collections.
  • Establishes local processing standards according to best national practice.
  • Works with curators and the University Archivist to establish priorities and deadlines for processing projects.
  • Delivers training on standards and processes such as DACS and EAD to move collections from ingest to accessibility.
  • Develops arrangement and description plans that balance the realities of budgets and staffing with patron access needs.
  • Work with the Special Collections Cataloging Team to provide/update collection level information in the University Libraries’ catalog.
  • Performs regular reporting of metrics for processing projects.
  • Provides advice and support for archival processing conducted at other Penn State campuses.
• Management of Special Collections archival discovery systems
  • Manages and improves finding aid usability, including:
    • Work with IT staff on platform evaluation, installation, and troubleshooting.
    • Working with IT staff, manages and delivers training for EAD authoring tools.
    • Oversees finding aids maintenance (additions, updates, linking to catalog records and digital collections)
• Supervision
  • Directly supervises the Collections Management Specialist, who accessions new materials in the Archivist’s Toolkit, assigns locations, and edits holdings information in catalog records.
  • Supervises and/or coordinates full-time and part-time staff, student assistants, and interns engaged in collections processing.
  • May also supervise other staff, including project archivists, students, and interns.
• General Duties
  • Provides reference service to faculty, students, and other researchers on a rotating basis, including occasional weekend duty.
  • Completes other special projects as assigned/directed.
  • Participates in local, regional, or national professional organizations; enrich professional expertise by attending conferences and continuing education opportunities.
  • Represents the Special Collections Library on library committees, task forces, etc., as needed and appropriate.

Qualifications:

• Required:
  • Minimum qualifications are a MLS/MLIS from an ALA-accredited program (or equivalent), or a Masters in Information Science, Archival Science, or related field.
  • Experience with arrangement and description of archival and manuscript collections.
  • Working knowledge of archival and descriptive standards, including DACS, EAD, MARC, LCSH, and Dublin Core.
  • Knowledge of basic preservation standards for archival and manuscript collections.
  • Excellent interpersonal, communication and organizational skills.
  • Excellent technical skills, including experience with Microsoft Office, cataloging systems, and EAD authoring tools
  • Ability to work effectively, both independently and collaboratively, in a collegial environment.
  • Ability to maintain an active national presence and contribute to scholarly activity and research.  Visit http://www.libraries.psu.edu/psul/policies/ulhrg07.html to learn more about the University Libraries Promotion and Tenure Guidelines.
• Desirable:
  • Project management experience.
  • Experience using and managing an installation of the Archvist's Toolkit
  • Experience supervising staff working on multiple projects
  • Knowledge of XSLT and EAD stylesheet authoring
  • Experience managing archival holdings in integrated library systems such as Sirsi Symphony

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.  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 Eberly Family Special Collections Library at University Park holds more than 200,000 printed volumes, over 25 million archival records and manuscripts, and another million photographs, maps, prints, and audio-visual items. More information about all special collections in the University Libraries is available online at http://www.libraries.psu.edu/psul/speccolls.html.

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 ACM-LIBJ, 511 Paterno Library, University Park, PA 16802. Applications and nominations may also be sent to lap225@psu.edu.  Please reference Box ACM-LIBJ in the email subject line.  Review of candidates will begin on January 28, 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] Yale University - 2013/14 Kress Fellowship in Art Librarianship - Haas Family Arts Library

Yale University Library Seeks Applications and Nominations for

2013/14 Kress Fellowship in Art Librarianship

 

2013/14 Kress Fellowship in Art Librarianship

http://www.library.yale.edu/lhr/jobs/intern/kressfellow2013-14.html
The Robert B. Haas Family Arts Library
Yale University

New Haven, CT

 

Fixed Duration Position:         8 months from date of hire; non-renewable

Expected Start Date:                  July 15, 2013

 

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 supports the teaching and research missions of Yale University and scholarly communities worldwide. A distinctive strength is its rich spectrum of resources, including around 12.8 million volumes and information in all media, ranging from ancient papyri to early printed books to electronic databases. The Library is engaging in numerous projects to expand access to its physical and digital collections. Housed in eighteen buildings including the Sterling Memorial Library, the Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library, and the Bass Library, it employs a dynamic and diverse staff of approximately five hundred who offer innovative and flexible services to library readers.  For additional information on the Yale University Library, please visit the Library's web site at www.library.yale.edu.

 

THE ROBERT B. HAAS FAMILY ARTS LIBRARY

The Haas Family Arts Library at Yale consists of collections from three formerly-separate operating units: Art and Architecture, Arts of the Book, and Drama. Now located under one roof, these libraries support arts-area programming at Yale, including the Schools of Architecture, Art, and Drama, and the department of the History of Art, as well as the teaching and research needs of the Yale community beyond the visual arts. In addition, the Arts Library houses several prominent archival and special collections in Art and Architecture, Arts of the Book, and Drama, ranging from type specimens and woodblocks to theatrical archives to one of the world's foremost collection of books on color.

 

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The Yale University Library welcomes applications and nominations for the 2013/14 Kress Fellowship in Art Librarianship. The Kress Fellowship is intended for a recent graduate from library school who wishes to pursue a career in art librarianship. This fellowship is made possible through the generosity of the Samuel H. Kress Foundation.   Through this fellowship, the Kress Foundation seeks to achieve in the field of art librarianship what it has accomplished for art history and art conservation:  ensuring the growth of the discipline by promoting the advancement of new professionals.

 

The Haas Family Arts Library at Yale serves a distinguished array of academic and museum programs, architects, artists and scholars. Kress Fellows have the opportunity to interact routinely with faculty, staff and students in distinguished Schools of Architecture, Art, and Drama; a nationally ranked department of the History of Art; and two outstanding university art museums, the Yale Center for British Art and the Yale University Art Gallery. They also have occasion to collaborate with colleagues from throughout the Yale University Library, including the Sterling Memorial Library, the Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library, and the library and rare books department of the Yale Center for British Art. The rich professional and scholarly resources of New York City and Boston's art libraries and museums are within two hours travel, providing still further opportunities for professional growth and professional contact with colleagues.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES

This year the focus of the Kress Fellowship will be on public services librarianship with focus on the history of art, which will include experience in reference services and library research education. During their tenure at Yale, Kress Fellows are expected to pursue a mutually agreed-upon project resulting in a publishable paper or a new library service (such as a web page or research guide). Kress Fellows are also introduced to a broad spectrum of professional activities and may have the opportunity to perform collection development activities or assist with library-based exhibitions.   Kress Fellows also participate in library planning committees and task forces and engage in campus, regional, and national professional organizations and other collaborative activities.  Expected to be professionally active and represent the Library and the University in the academic, scholarly, and professional community.  May be required to participate with disaster recovery efforts. 

 

QUALIFICATIONS

Master’s degree from an ALA-accredited program for library and information science.  Excellent analytical, organizational, management, customer service, and interpersonal skills.  Ability to effectively build partnerships and promote the benefits of change in an academic culture that often values ambiguity, diversity of opinion, and historic precedent.  Ability to communicate effectively through both oral and written expression.  Ability to work both independently and collegially in a demanding and rapidly changing environment.

 

Preferred:  

1.       Advanced degree and/or relevant experience in history of art, architecture, or related arts disciplines. 

2.      Reading knowledge of two or more Western European languages.

3.      Experience with web design and development and electronic information resources. 

4.      Experience with HTML and XML. 

 

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 extensive recreational facilities, and much more. 

 

The Kress Fellowship is a competitive fellowship. Applicants should submit a current resume, as well as a brief cover letter/statement of interest, and names and contact information of three (3) professional references, to Amy Burlingame, Recruiter, Yale University Library, via e-mail at amy.burlingame@yale.edu  before January 25, 2013. The statement of interest is expected to reflect a genuine commitment to art librarianship and an interest in the provision of information services to the visual arts community. There is no application form.  Please be sure to include “2013/14 Kress Fellowship” in the e-mail subject and cover letter.  A search committee of Yale librarians will review submissions.

 

The Kress Fellow will be in residence at Yale for eight (8) months, and will receive an award of $30,000, prorated over the fellowship term. Health insurance will be provided through Yale Health Plan.

 

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] Librarian-Trenton, NJ

TFPL seeks enthusiastic MLIS for LTR!
Have you always wanted to start your own programs, work closely with a collection and help write policy instead of following 'how it's always been done'? Are you passionate about literacy and children's programming? Do you like to work with a diverse population? Are you bored sitting at a desk all day? If you wanted to be a librarian because you love people and want to make a difference in your community, we want to meet you! The Trenton Free Public Library is not your sleepy neighborhood branch—each day brings new excitement, it is not always quiet and you definitely will not sit at reference all day. We're looking for a librarian who wants to work with children, who has a embraced social media, has a good grasp of recent and upcoming technology, who enjoys working in a diverse, urban environment and is an active, communicative Type A person. Knowledge of Spanish is a plus and a sense of humor is a MUST!

Applications will only be accepted online directly to the New Jersey Civil Service Commission. For a detailed position description and/or to apply for this position visit http://info.csc.state.nj.us/Vats/WebAnno.aspx?FileNumber=16662

[LIBJOBS] Yale University - Professional Opportunity - Manager, Workstation and Technology Services - Library Information Technology (#19654BR)

Please pardon cross-posting – professional opportunity of possible interest

 

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Manager, Workstation and Technology Services / Manager 3, Administration

Library Information Technology

Yale University

New Haven, CT

Salary Grade:  25

Requisition:  #19654BR

www.yale.edu/jobs

 

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 fifteen 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/.

 

Position Focus

Under the supervision of the Library Chief Technology Officer, manages, and monitors the design, development, implementation, and communication of policies and practices for a sub-unit within the Library Information Technology department that supports the Yale University Library. Manages a team of Desktop Support technicians responsible for delivering expert, efficient, and cordial computing support to the Library’s staff, as well as some specialized patron systems. Manages the desktop, laptop, and mobile computing environment for the Library. Recruits, trains, and manages a staff of Macintosh, Windows, and Mobile OS technical professionals responsible for providing service and support. Coordinates with Yale ITS on computing infrastructure issues as needed. Manages a $375K+ equipment budget including a bi-annual equipment request cycle. Works on special projects as assigned.

Workstation and Technology Services is a tier 1, 2, & 3 support organization focused on interacting with Library customers on a daily basis. We are the first point of contact for many IT services and our emphasis is on enhancing the productivity of our customers by providing service as reliably and efficiently as possible. We are committed to providing a reliable and secure computing infrastructure. Our primary objectives include providing great customer service and improving customer satisfaction.

 

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

1.      Leads, manages, and advises a team of technical experts on all aspects of policies, practices, systems and procedures within the department.

2.      Provides managerial and technical expertise regarding the daily operations in one or more functional areas.

3.      Manages and implements guidelines and systems and recommends changes to maintain consistency with the mission of department objectives.

4.      Manages and works extensively with staff to develop and administer support plans.

5.      Participates on project teams and act as a liaison with other institutions, campus organizations, vendors, and committees.

6.      Stays current with emerging technologies and makes recommendations for adopting new technology in the library.

7.      Responsible for scripting software releases to more than one thousand library computers using VBScript, Active Directory and Tivoli Endpoint Manager; deployment of software packages with BigFix Relevance scripting language.

8.      Manages client/server applications using shell scripting, command line utilities, and batch files.

9.      Works with all units to identify, analyze, and develop approaches that successfully meet the goals and objectives of Yale University Library and the University as a whole.

10.   Defines and tracks service metrics and works with staff to meet client needs and service standards.

11.   Implements appropriate controls and quality assurance; ensures adherence to the process, consistent and efficient trouble resolution, error reduction, and continuous process improvement.

12.   Manages the operating budget for their organizational unit.

13.   Recruits and trains technical staff.

14.   Ensures compliance and timeliness of all Federal and State regulatory requirements.

15.   Manages a staff of non-exempt employees.

16.   May perform other duties as assigned.

 

Principal Responsibilities

1.      Reviews and determines staffing needs, job posting requirements, salary guidelines, and labor agreement interpretations for exempt and non-exempt staff in one or more functional department of the University.

2.      Manages the administrative support needs for exempt and nonexempt staff and provides recommendations, improvements, solutions and assistance as needed.

3.      Manages and monitors technology needs, conducts inventory, and system requirements for the assigned departments.

4.      Develops and prepares budgets, financial forecasts, and financial analyses and the actual vs. budgeted performance reports for the departments.

5.      Manages the use of facilities in one or more departments including office space, work stations, equipment, and office supplies.

6.      Manages administrative support for activities of one or more departments to ensure timely completion of projects.

7.      Manages and coordinates training sessions for assigned departments when new policies or practices are adopted.

8.      Ensures compliance with University and federal regulations as they apply to the assigned departments.

9.      Identifies, plans, and develops administrative policies for the assigned departments.

10.   Assists in reviewing and implements University and departmental policies as they pertain to the administrative functions of the assigned department.

11.   Assesses and makes recommendations regarding staff development and staffing levels.

12.   Monitors, develops, plans, and executes systematic research on user requirements through such mechanisms as surveys, interviews, focus groups and competitive analysis.

13.   Manages a staff of exempt and non-exempt employees.

14.   May perform other duties as assigned.

 

Required Education and Experience

Bachelor's Degree in a relevant technical field and six years of related technical experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

 

Required Skills and Abilities

1.      Demonstrated ability to manage, mentor and develop staff, including technical areas.  Demonstrated exceptional customer service skills.  Demonstrated ability to motivate and mobilize a team around shared goals.  Demonstrated project management skills.

2.      Advanced skills with  contemporary desktop computing technology, including Mac, Windows, Unix, and Mobile OS, hardware and software applications.

3.      In depth ability with  Active Directory and its components: implementing group policy, managing computers, organizational units, users, groups, profiles, software management and deployment.

4.      Comprehensive, expert-level ability   with desktop operating environments.

5.      Demonstrated ability with  SQL databases and administering SQL databases.

 

Preferred Education, Experience and Skills

1.      Management experience in a higher education environment.

2.      Demonstrated knowledge of BigFix Relevance.

3.      Experience with VBScript, Visual Basic, Visual Studio, and Windows Software Development Kit

 

Preferred licenses or certifications

ITIL Foundations, Service Now, Microsoft Certifications.

 

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 19654BR Please be sure to reference #19654BR 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. All offers are contingent on successful completion of a background check. Please visit 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

 

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[LIBJOBS] Yale University - Professional Opportunity - Lead Developer / Programmer Analyst 3 - Beinecke Rare Book & Manuscript Library (#19610BR)

Please pardon cross-posting – professional opportunity of possible interest

 

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Lead Developer / Programmer Analyst 3
Beinecke Rare Book & Manuscript Library

Yale University

New Haven, CT

Salary Grade:  25

Requisition:  #19610BR

www.yale.edu/jobs

 

 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 fifteen 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/.

 

BEINECKE RARE BOOK & MANUSCRIPT LIBRARY

The Beinecke Library, one of the world's largest buildings devoted entirely to rare books and manuscripts, is Yale's principal repository for literary archives, early manuscripts, and rare books. The Beinecke collections are internationally known and heavily used by scholars from around the world. For further information about the Beinecke Library, consult the library's web site at: http://www.library.yale.edu/beinecke.

 

POSITION Focus

Reporting to the Head of Technology and Digital Assets, the Lead Developer develops, integrates, implements, and supports both front end and back end web applications.  Works collegially and collaboratively with staff within Beinecke, across the Yale University Library, the Office of Digital Assets & Infrastructure, and Yale Information Technology Services. Takes the lead role in providing recommendations, technical guidance, designs and documentation for projects related to implementing new systems, improving existing systems, describing how the new technology will integrate into staff workflows, and specifying how outside units or vendors will participate in projects.  

 

REPRESENTATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES

1.      Provides technical expertise in developing programs or systems of moderate to large size.

2.      Responsible for the development and delivery of applications, programs, and systems.  Evaluates departmental business and administrative processes and needs. Identify, define, and analyzes system requirements to meet the expectations of stakeholders and intended end user needs, scheduled timeline, and budgetary targets.

3.      Defines and designs new systems and applications. Provides business solutions. Performs complex problem solving.

4.      Provides technical guidance and recommendations for projects which includes architectural design, technology selection and methodologies to apply. Responsible for the creation, definition, requirements, communication and management of project plans. Plans billable time and project implementation costs.

5.      Provides ongoing maintenance and support for applications and systems.

6.      Drives the development of systems documentation. Develops formal design proposals and cost and time estimates for new systems. Trains and mentors technical staff. Provides training to end users.

7.      Recommends and creates new policy.

8.      Applies and keeps current with existing and emerging technologies and methodologies. Provides ongoing input to the establishment of programming standards, procedures, and methodologies.

9.      May perform other duties as assigned.

 

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

1.      Provides technical expertise in developing and supporting programs or systems of moderate to large size for use by patrons and staff of the Beinecke Rare Book & Manuscript Library and the Yale University Library. 

2.      Takes the lead role in providing recommendations, technical guidance, designs and documentation for projects related to implementing new systems, improving existing systems, describing how the new technology will integrate into staff workflows, and specifying how outside units or vendors will participate in projects. 

3.      Takes a technical leadership position in selecting and implementing various library-related software packages and participating in software projects both within the Yale community and beyond.

4.      Formulates and implements project plans, coordinates with other departments and user groups, and brings projects to timely completion for a diverse set of user communities.

5.      Drives the development of systems documentation.  Develops formal design proposals, cost and time estimates for new systems. Trains and mentors technical staff.  Provides training to end-users.

6.      Applies and keeps current with existing and emerging technologies and methodologies.  Provides ongoing input to the establishment of programming standards, procedures, and methodologies and makes appropriate recommendations.

7.      May be assigned additional responsibilities as required.

 

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree.  Five years of related experience in analysis and programming of medium to large-scale systems; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

 

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES

1.      Expert knowledge of: server-side web programming languages; user-facing web standards and platforms; all aspects of coding, debugging, and unit testing routines for any project. 

2.      Demonstrated ability with: managing, migrating, and integrating complex data sets; using and developing web applications and services, both local and cloud based server environment using UNIX, Linux, and Microsoft Server running web server software. 

3.      Database administration and programming experience, particularly with MS SQL Server (SSIS, SSRS), MySQL, PostgreSQL, and/or Oracle.  Must demonstrate the ability to craft SQL, stored procedures, automate regular ETL routines, and user-defined functions.

4.      Strong organizational skills, ability to prioritize workload to meet deadlines in an environment of multiple and changing priorities.  Apply well-developed analytical and problem solving skills with an ability to address high-level technical problems and provide workflow and resource analysis.  

5.      Ability to communicate effectively through both oral and written expression.  Demonstrated ability to work well independently and with others.  Must be willing to present work to both technical and lay audiences.

 

PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND SKILLS

Experience with: PHP, Python, Ruby on Rails, .Net using C# or Visual Basic, and/or Java; user-facing web standards/platforms  (Drupal, WordPress, HTML/XHTML, cross-browser CSS, Javascript, jQuery/AJAX, mobile web); library software (Atlas Aeon, Archivists’ Toolkit, VuFind, Blacklight, LadyBird); search platforms (i.e. Apache Solr);  web server software (Apache HTTP, Tomcat, Microsoft IIS 6/7).  Demonstrable track record of developing high quality and innovative applications, products, and services preferably in a library, academic institution, or the non-profit sector.

 

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 19610BR.  Please be sure to reference #19610BR 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.

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[LIBJOBS] Yale University - Professional Opportunity - Public Health and GIS Librarian - Cushing/Whitney Medical Library (#19641BR)

Please pardon cross-posting – professional opportunity of possible interest

 

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Public Health and GIS Librarian

Cushing/Whitney Medical Library

and Yale School of Public Health

Yale University

New Haven, CT

Rank:  Librarian 1-3

www.yale.edu/jobs

 

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 supports the teaching and research missions of Yale University and scholarly communities worldwide. A distinctive strength is its rich spectrum of resources, including around 12.8 million volumes and information in all media, ranging from ancient papyri to early printed books to electronic databases. The Library is engaging in numerous projects to expand access to its physical and digital collections. Housed in eighteen buildings including the Sterling Memorial Library, the Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library, and the Bass Library, it employs a dynamic and diverse staff of approximately five hundred who offer innovative and flexible services to library readers.  For additional information on the Yale University Library, please visit the Library's web site at www.library.yale.edu.

 

The Harvey Cushing/John Hay Whitney Medical Library
The Harvey Cushing/John Hay Whitney Medical Library, with a collection of 400,000 volumes and a wide range of state-of the art electronic services, serves the Yale Schools of Medicine, Public Health, Nursing, the Yale-New Haven Hospital and other affiliated institutions of the Yale-New Haven Medical Center. Library staff work together as a team to provide responsive and effective information support to the Medical Center's missions of research, education, and patient care. There is a continuing effort to use technology fully to facilitate access to information from library, campus, or remote locations. For additional information, see: http://library.medicine.yale.edu/

 

The School of Epidemiology and Public Health

The School of Public Health at Yale University provides leadership to protect and improve the health of the public. Through innovative research, policy analysis, and education that draws upon multidisciplinary scholarship from across the graduate and professional programs at Yale, the school serves local, national, and international communities with its knowledge and expertise. For additional information see: http://publichealth.yale.edu/index.aspx

 

Position Focus

The Public Health and Geographic Information System (GIS) Librarian will provide vision and strategic leadership for the development of innovative programs to support the research, teaching, academic computing, and service missions of the Yale School of Public Health (YSPH).  Major responsibilities will include innovation in information management, development of new programs, and the further development of already established service roles relating to the information needs of students and faculty in the School of Public Health. The Librarian will develop, expand and support geospatial information expertise among Medical Center GIS users. This position reports to the Associate Director of the Medical Library and the Associate Dean for Student Affairs, School of Public Health.

 

Provides reference assistance and liaison services to faculty, students, and staff, including grant-supported work. Promotes systematic approaches to searching for and managing information. Provides robust instruction program covering basic and advanced library research techniques and methods via one-on-one sessions, seminars, and course-integrated presentations. Supports faculty use of distance learning and course management systems and technologies.

 

Manages public health information resources, including development of the collections and information resources, and educational support programs. Formulates, administers and evaluates policies, procedures and budgets relating to acquisitions, reference and electronic materials. Coordinates with other units on purchasing electronic resources, ensuring that public health information needs are met.

 

Assists Medical Center affiliates in the selection and use of appropriate GIS technologies, supports the design and execution of projects using GIS, and provides instructional support in GIS.

 

Maintains virtual public health library web site, working with the Medical Library Webmaster and coordinating with the YSPH Web Coordinator. Create subject specific guides as needed.

 

Coordinates and provides electronic reserves for course websites, leveraging the journals we license and allowing for students to access course materials 24/7.  Includes providing information on managing copyright restrictions, assisting faculty and support staff putting up materials, coordinating with Medical Library staff on scanning of print materials, etc. 

 

Contributes to the University Library, School of Public Health, and the School of Medicine planning activities, committees, and task forces and engages in campus, regional, and national professional organizations and collaborative activities.   Contributes to the profession and represents the Library and the University in the academic, scholarly, and professional community.  Serves as a member of the Medical Library team and works to further the overall goals of the Medical Library.

 

Representative Responsibilities

1.      The Librarian 1 is the beginning rank and is expected to demonstrate excellence in meeting the position responsibilities, as defined by the job description and annual goals.

2.      Begin to fulfill the criteria for service to the library, university, and/or community.

3.      Begin to fulfill the criteria for professional contributions.

 

Required Education and Experience

Master’s degree in Library Science from an American Library Association accredited Library school. In selected instances, a post-graduate degree in a related discipline may be required or substituted for an MLS. Appointment to this rank is limited to two years at which time it is expected that the individual will develop necessary requirements to meet expectations of performance at the Librarian 2 level.

 

Required Skills and Abilities

1.      Advanced degree in a related field and relevant professional experience may be substituted for an MLS degree. Appointment to Librarian 2 requires at least 2 years of professional experience and achievements; Librarian 3 requires at least 5 years of experience and professional achievements.

2.      Familiarity with geospatial methods, spatial data formats and models, and spatial statistics, particularly with regard to applications in epidemiology and public health.

3.      Strong public service orientation; excellent analytical, organizational, management, oral and written communications; strong interpersonal skills.

4.      Demonstrated ability to work collegially, cooperatively, and independently with varied groups in a complex organization and function collaboratively in a rapidly changing team environment.

5.      Innovative, resourceful, and flexible. Knowledge of information technology.

 

Preferred Education, Experience and Skills

1.      Familiarity with:

·        Geocoding, aggregation and analysis of health data (and associated federal requirements for protection of such data), including Geographically Weighted Regression and Interpolation.

·        ArcGIS Desktop 10.x, R Statistical Package.

·        GeoDa/OpenGeoDa, QGIS, PostGIS, Gephi, or Google Refine.

2.      Proficiency in one or more of the following: Python, SQL, XML.

 

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 19641BR.  Please be sure to reference #19641BR 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. All offers are contingent on successful completion of a background check. Please visit www.yale.edu/hronline/careers/screening/faqs.html for additional information on the background check requirements and process. 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

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