[LIBJOBS] USA-Richmond, VA-Librarian I, Digital Literacy

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[LIBJOBS] United States-Medford, MA- Affiliate/Assistant Librarian (Electronic Resources and Metadata Services ) - Tisch Library

 

14000971

 

Tisch Library supports Tufts’ School of Arts & Sciences and the School of Engineering, providing the services and resources to assist members of the Tufts community in their teaching, learning and research. Tisch Library provides collections, expertise, and technology-rich environments to support the creation and dissemination of scholarship. This is a dynamic time for libraries, and Tisch Technical Services engages in initiatives utilizing Project Management principles to manage workflows and provide the opportunity for staff to share knowledge and develop skills needed to manage an increasingly complex digital environment. Technical Services cultivates teamwork and collaborative relationships within and outside Tisch Library to provide access to high-quality resources and services for our users.

 

Tisch Library Technical Services seeks an innovative, collaborative, service-oriented librarian to be part of a team that manages all phases of electronic resources for the Libraries, from evaluation and setup through implementation and ongoing maintenance. The libraries have created a shared service model for managing electronic resources and the successful candidate will help shape the model going forward. He/She will also help drive the development and growth of metadata services in Tisch Library in support of digital scholarship at the University.

 

The Electronic Resources and Metadata Services Librarian’s responsibilities include providing effective management of electronic resources purchased by the Libraries; providing leadership in developing, recommending, documenting and implementing policies and procedures that promote best practices for management and access, resolving data-related problems, acting as a resource within and beyond the department for electronic resources management; managing metadata for electronic resources using various library resource management applications including Millennium’s III ERM module, Serials Solutions management tools, and local databases; providing oversight for electronic resources maintenance projects, including a comprehensive review of the information maintained in the library’s Electronic Resources Management (ERM) system.

 

The successful candidate will ideally have experience with non-MARC metadata standards such as Dublin Core or MODS, and will have familiarity with markup languages such as HTML5 and XML, and XML editing software such as Oxygen. Preferred qualifications also include knowledge of a foreign language, experience with the Millennium Integrated Library System (ILS); knowledge of established and emerging national and international standards relating to metadata and classification.

 

The full job description is available online at: http://tufts.taleo.net/careersection/jobdetail.ftl?job=14000971&lang=en&sns_id=mailto

Tufts University is an AA/EO employer and actively seeks candidates from diverse backgrounds. Please see the Tufts University non-discrimination statement.

 

 

 

Apply Here: http://www.Click2apply.net/894p3vs

[LIBJOBS] USA - Youth Services Librarian - Santa Barbara, California

Santa Barbara Public Library System, Santa Barbara, California

 

Position Announcement:

 

Youth Services Librarian – 20 to 40 hours per week

 

The Position:

Under direction of Youth Services Librarian and in cooperation with Library Technicians:

Provide excellent customer service from the children’s reference desk at the Central Library: Welcome families to the children’s area and facilitate safe behavior; Use Library catalog and other online tools to locate materials for children and teens to support recreational reading, homework and/or research assignments; Respond to inquiries from the public.

 

Coordinate and assist with a wide variety of Library programming for children in collaboration with youth services staff, including: Early literacy programs, traditional and bilingual storytimes, school tours, Summer Reading Program, Family events, Homework Help and Family Literacy. Propose new programming in response to community aspirations and in collaboration with youth staff. Offer solutions when youth programming needs additional resources or affects Youth Outreach, Reference or Patron Services Department procedures.

 

Coordinate promotion of library services and resources through print and visual/audio media, social media and the Library website; prepare informational handouts for public distribution including calendars and flyers.

Assist with collection development for youth: Suggest titles for purchase using professional journals and relying on patron suggestions and popular media; identify underused sections of the collection and strategize ways to highlight them with finding guides or displays; assist with weeding based on circulation reports and knowledge of current school and recreational expectations.

 

Attend and participate in professional group meetings and workshops; stay abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of library services for children, teens and families. Apply this knowledge when developing or enhancing services in collaboration with staff who work with youth throughout the Library System.

 

May assist in supervising and coordinating volunteers and hourly staff; assist in the training of professional and non-professional staff.

Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

 

Ability to:

• Work in collaboration with a variety of library staff and community members

• Understand and follow oral and written instructions

• Communicate clearly and concisely orally, in writing, and using current word processing, email, and graphic publishing computer software

• Collect and maintain program statistics using spreadsheets

• Assist in program evaluation

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work

 

Skills and Experience:

Excellent customer service skills and strong organizational abilities are a must; prior experience with children in an educational and/or professional library setting is preferred; bilingual in Spanish & English highly desirable.

 

Training: Equivalent to a Masters degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in library science or a related field.

 

Environmental Conditions:

Library environment; work closely with the public; work with computer and office equipment.

 

Physical Standards:

Essential functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for sitting or standing for extended periods of time; requires some bending and lift up to of 25 pounds.

 

Schedule and Compensation:

$24.89 per hour

 

20 hours:

Tuesdays & Thursdays 9am-5pm, Fridays 8:30am-2:30pm

 

Up to 40 hours starting in mid-January:

Schedule may include weekends and evenings

 

Background check required.

 

Deadline: Open until filled.

 

NO RESUMES ARE ACCEPTED IN LIEU OF APPLICATION

Applications available online @ http://www.santabarbaraca.gov/Government/Jobs/Hourly/

 

Applications accepted at Library Administration office:

 

Santa Barbara Public Library

Administration

P.O. Box 1019

40 E. Anapamu St.

Santa Barbara, CA 93101

 

LibraryAdmin@SantaBarbaraCA.gov

 

Library Administration:  (805) 564-5608

 

SBPLibrary.org

 

[LIBJOBS] Position Announcements (2): Teaching & Learning Librarian and Learning Technologies Librarian at VCU

Please excuse cross-postings! 

James Branch Cabell Library at Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, VA is accepting applications for two positions in the Teaching & Learning department.

Teaching & Learning Librarian. Virginia Commonwealth University Libraries seeks faculty 
candidates for the position of Teaching & Learning Librarian. The successful candidate will 
collaborate with other members of the Cabell Library Teaching & Learning team to integrate
research and information literacy skills into the undergraduate curriculum through course-
integrated instruction, the development of online learning tools, and strategic partnerships with 
groups and programs across the university, with a particular emphasis on the Global Education
Office and the Honors College. Salary commensurate with experience, not less than $45,000.
Review of applications will begin January 5, 2015, and will continue until the position is filled. 
Required qualifications include demonstrated experience working in and fostering a diverse 
faculty, staff and student environment or commitment to do so as a faculty member at VCU. The 
complete position description is available at http://www.library.vcu.edu/about/jobs/. To apply 
for this position go to http://www.pubinfo.vcu.edu/facjobs. Virginia Commonwealth University 
is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Women, minorities, and persons with 
disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Learning Technologies Librarian. Virginia Commonwealth University Libraries seeks faculty

candidates for the position of Learning Technologies Librarian. The successful candidate will be 

responsible for the development of a comprehensive suite of online learning tools and 

environments designed to enhance information literacy and research skills of students enrolled in 

programs on all campuses supported by the VCU Libraries. Salary commensurate with 

experience, not less than $45,000. Review of applications will begin January 5, 2015, and will 

continue until the position is filled. Required qualifications include demonstrated experience 

working in and fostering a diverse faculty, staff and student environment or commitment to do so 

as a faculty member at VCU. The complete position description is available at 

http://www.library.vcu.edu/about/jobs/. To apply for this position go to 

http://www.pubinfo.vcu.edu/facjobs. Virginia Commonwealth University is an Equal 

Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Women, minorities, and persons with disabilities are 

encouraged to apply.

--

Elizabeth B. McDaniel 

Special Collections Catalog Librarian

VCU Libraries 

Richmond, Virginia

804.828.5921

[CHILD-YA] Previous years satellite meeting presentations

Dear colleagues

in addition to WLIC presentations in IFLA Library, the papers presented in satellite meetings of Section Libraries for Children and Young Adults are online.
See the presentations from Paris, France (2014), Bangkok, Thailand (2013) and Joensuu, Finland (2012): 

http://www.ifla.org/node/9274

Best regards and season's greetings

Ulla Pötsönen

IFLA Section Libraries for Children and Young Adults

Info coordinator

[LIBJOBS] United States - Riverside, California - Science Fiction Librarian

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Jay Kay and Doris Klein Science Fiction Librarian

The University of California, Riverside Library seeks an innovative, dynamic, and engaged professional to fill the new position of Jay Kay and Doris Klein Science Fiction Librarian in Special Collections & University Archives. The closing date to apply is January 19, 2015. For more information and to apply: https://aprecruit.ucr.edu/apply/JPF00284. EEO/AA/ADA/Vets Employer.

 

 

Alison M. Scott

Associate University Librarian for Collections and Scholarly Communication

University Library

University of California, Riverside

P.O. Box 5900

Riverside, CA  92517-5900

951-827-4614 (voice)

951-827-2255 (fax)

http://library.ucr.edu

 

[LIBJOBS] Job Posting: Department Head, Teaching and Learning Services - Library, University of California, Davis, California, United States

 

The University Library of the University of California, Davis, seeks a visionary, creative, and tech-savvy head of its new Teaching and Learning Services Department. This is an exciting opportunity to assist in the creation of a Library instruction framework that contributes to campus initiatives related to student learning, particularly in the online environment. 

 

With primary responsibility for implementing teaching and learning services across the University Library, this position is responsible for building a Library-wide commitment to effective instruction. The successful candidate will, among other activities, lead and facilitate the creation and continued development of online learning infrastructure to support a learning environment that incorporates learning outcomes, curriculum mapping, and assessment.

 

Salary:  Academic Coordinator I - $48,048 – $91,464 (academic appointment)

For additional details and information on how to submit an online application, please visit http://lib.ucdavis.edu/ul/about/jobs/

The position is open until filled. 

UC Davis is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

UC Davis is a smoke and tobacco free campus effective January 1, 2014.

 

 

 

 

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Debbie Ojakangas
Library Administration
University of California
100 North West Quad
Davis, CA 95616-5292
daojakangas@ucdavis.edu
(530) 752-3444    fax: 752-6899
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[LIBJOBS] Canada - Saskatchewan - Regina - Executive Director, Provincial Librarian - MAN002093

Hi,

 

Could you please post the following position.

 

Executive Director, Provincial Librarian - MAN002093

Employment Type:  Non-Perm Out-of-Scope
Location(s):  SK--Regina and Area-Regina  
Ministry:  005 Education

Salary Range:  $8,527-$11,085 Monthly

Grade:  MCP.10.

 

Your passion for developing and building library and literacy networks that put all learners first makes you an ideal candidate for this term position. Using your skills in strategic planning, consultation processes and co-operative, province-wide service development you and your three Directors will work with public libraries, literacy organizations, and the larger library and archive community to support all Saskatchewan residents in their life-long learning goals.

Reporting to the Assistant Deputy Minister of Education, you and your team will provide recommendations that help shape the future direction of diverse province-wide library and literacy services, informed by the voices of First Nation, Métis and Inuit peoples, new Canadians, rural/remote/Northern residents and learners of all ages and abilities.

Representing the Ministry on the Multitype Library Board, the Saskatchewan Information and Library Services Consortium Board, the National Network for Equitable Library Service, the Saskatchewan Library Trustees’ Association and other provincial and national organizations, you will work collaboratively within the Ministry, across government and the throughout the sector to develop new programs and support existing services.

In addition to your Masters in Library and Information Science, you will have: demonstrated success in leading existing or emerging province-wide consortial or co-operative services; significant management experience; and, excellent communication and writing skills. Experience in government processes is an asset but not required.

 

We are committed to workplace diversity.

 

Hours of Work:  M - Monthly Out of Scope
Shift:  Day Job

Criminal Record Check Requirement:  The successful candidate shall be subject to a Criminal Record Check as a condition of employment

Number of Openings:  1

 

Closing Date:  Jan 12, 2015, 11:59:00 PM
Questions about this competition? Contact:  StaffingTeamF@gov.sk.ca

Apply Online at https://govskpsc.taleo.net/careersection/10461/joblist.ftl

 

Thanks

 

Karen  Der

Government of Saskatchewan
Webmaster
Provincial Library & Literacy Office, Ministry of Education

409A Park Street
Regina, Saskatchewan S4N 5B2

306-787-2985
karen.der@gov.sk.ca

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[LIBJOBS] Job Posting--Metadata and Electronic Resources Management Librarian--Ferris State University, Big Rapids, MI

Job Posting: Metadata & ERM Librarian, Ferris State University

 

Ferris State University in Big Rapids, Michigan is seeking applicants for the position of Metadata and Electronic Resources Management Librarian. This is a 12-month tenure track position.

 

Ferris State University, an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, is committed to enhancing equity, inclusion, and diversity within its community.  The University actively seeks applications from women, minorities, individual with disabilities, veterans, and other underrepresented groups.

 

The Metadata and Electronic Resources Management Librarian is responsible for coordinating both the management of metadata and the management of electronic information resources. This librarian works collaboratively with other librarians and staff to ensure consistent indexing, findability, and display of library holdings across multiple platforms including the library’s catalog database and discovery service. This position will provide leadership in implementing electronic resources management (ERM) functionality, adopting new cataloging and metadata standards, and transitioning from the MARC-based catalog to next-generation library management systems, linked data, and multiple metadata schemas.

 

For full posting information and to apply, see https://employment.ferris.edu/postings/21267

[LIBJOBS] Assistant Director Library,West Palm Beach, FL, USA

PALM BEACH COUNTY LIBRARY SYSTEM

www.pbclibrary.org

 

Position:   Assistant Director

Salary:       $89,991 - $107,000 Annually, negotiable depending on qualifications

Location:   Library Administration

                  3650 Summit Blvd

      West Palm Beach, Florida

 

Assists the Department Director in planning, organizing and directing the Palm Beach County Library System which consists of the Main Library and 16 Branch Libraries, approximately 400 employees and an operating budget in excess of $48 million, funded by a separate millage.  The Library serves a diverse, multi-cultural population of almost one million residents.  The Assistant Director assists in the administration and supervision of the operations of the library system, including the development of policy, supervision of personnel, planning and organization of services to the public and development of administrative procedures; supervises a workforce that provides a richly varied array of programs and services which include online resources available at www.pbclibrary.org, outreach to residents of all ages and circumstances, approximately 2 million holdings, brisk annual circulation of 9 million and imaginative reference services. 

The Palm Beach County Library System is a distinguished regional library, having won the 2014 Florida Library of the Year and 2014 National Talking Books for the Blind awards.  The Library recently completed an extensive capital projects improvement campaign that included renovating/expanding 12 existing branches and designing, building and opening 5 new buildings.

The Palm Beach County Board of County Commissioners provides an excellent benefits package, including medical, dental and life insurance as well as vacation and sick leave, tuition reimbursement and participation in the Florida Retirement System.

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

Master's Degree in Library Science accredited by the American Library Association; minimum of eight (8) years of progressively responsible library experience which includes five (5) years of related supervisory experience.  Preference given for  experience working in a multi-outlet library system.

 

APPLICATION OPTIONS: 

Visit www.pbcgov.jobs for job description and to apply online.  May submit scannable application/resume with any Veteran’s Preference documentation to Palm Beach County Human Resources, 100 Australian Avenue #300, West Palm Beach, Florida 33406  Info 561/616-6888  Fax 561/616-6893 (No e-mail applications/resumes accepted).  Applications/resumes must include Job ID number, and will be accepted no later than 5:00 p.m. on January 9, 2015.  EO/AA M/F/D/V (DFWP)

 

 

 

Andrea L. Taylor

Library Personnel Services Coordinator

Staff Development/Personnel

Palm Beach County Library System

3650 Summit Blvd

West Palm Beach, FL  33406

Tele: (561)233-2707

Fax:  (561)242-7370

Email: taylora@pbclibrary.org

 

Under Florida law, e-mail addresses are public records. If you do not want your e-mail address released in response to a public records request, do not send electronic mail to this entity. Instead, contact this office by phone or in writing.  Some email may contain library information which is confidential pursuant to Florida Statute 257.261 and exempt from disclosure under the public records law 119.01.

 

 

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[LIBJOBS] Digitization, Cataloging & Metadata Education Coordinator, Minnesota, USA

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[LIBJOBS] Senior Metadata Librarian (Cataloging, ProQuest/Library of Congress)

Please excuse multiple postings.

 

ProQuest is Seeking a Senior Metadata Librarian (Cataloging, Library of Congress)

This position is located in Washington, D.C. at the Library of Congress. The Senior Metadata Librarian (Cataloging, Library of Congress) is a full time position, with working hours equally divided between duties to support ProQuest and duties to support the US ISSN Center. The Senior Metadata Librarian reports to the Lead Metadata Librarian. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a more traditional library setting while also supporting the next generation of library software.

What You Will be Doing:

The Senior Metadata Librarian is responsible for ensuring the quality and timeliness of updates and additions for all authority work and the highest level of priority and customer visibility. The incumbent performs gap analysis to identify what metadata is missing and works with outsource vendors, libraries, and publishers to get metadata to fill those gaps. The Senior Metadata Librarian is also responsible for the timely resolution of incidents associated with authority titles within the knowledge base. For the US ISSN Center the Senior Metadata Librarian performs assignment of ISSN, essential cataloging, data acquisition, data capture and quality control activities.

Full job description here - http://ch.tbe.taleo.net/CH17/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=PROQUEST&cws=1&rid=1480

 

 

Allison Feist,  Lead Metadata Librarian, Metadata Integration & Cataloging

ProQuest | 501 N. 34^th Street, Suite 300 | Seattle, WA  98103 USA | 206 336 7588

www.proquest.com

 

[LIBJOBS] Princeton, USA, Engineering Librarian

Engineering Librarian

Engineering Library

Princeton University Library
Princeton, NJ

 

Requisition #1400892

 

The Princeton University Library is one of the world's leading research libraries, serving a diverse community of 5,200 undergraduates, 2,700 graduate students, 1,200 faculty members, and many visiting scholars. Its holdings include more than 7 million printed volumes, 5 million manuscripts, 2 million non-print items, and extensive collections of digital text, data and images. The Library employs a dedicated and knowledgeable staff of more than 300 professional and support staff working in a large central library, 9 specialized branches, and 3 storage facilities. More information: http://library.princeton.edu/

 

Position:

Princeton University Library seeks an energetic and forward-thinking library professional to lead the Engineering Library -- a state-of-the-art facility and focal point of the Friend Center for Engineering Education, and a key service provider for the School of Engineering and Applied Science. The Engineering Librarian serves as the head of the Engineering Library, bearing primary responsibility for all aspects of the administration of the library and supervision of a team of five library assistants.

 

In close liaison with the broad Engineering constituencies at the University, the Librarian develops and manages strong, interdisciplinary digital and print collections, and shapes and directly provides innovative services for all levels of library patrons, including reference, research consultation, individual and group instructional programs, and online guides and in-class presentations for courses and projects, in support of teaching and research in the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences.

 

Excellent communication skills are a high priority. The Librarian works closely with faculty and students of the School's 6 departments (http://www.princeton.edu/engineering/departments/) and 7 interdisciplinary centers (http://www.princeton.edu/engineering/centers/), in support of their four over-arching priorities of energy and environment, health, security, and preparing leaders (including strategic agendas of internationalization of scope, and entrepreneurship education in engineering). This librarian functions as the key resource person for the entire Princeton University Library system in assisting all patrons with the discovery and use of content in this wide and growing field. The Librarian also represents Princeton in the relevant regional, national, and international professional and scholarly organizations and meetings; seeks opportunities to participate in inter-institutional initiatives for collaboration in collection development, digitization, preservation and access, and other projects; and identifies opportunities for grants to further enhance the Library's service to this field.

 

Because of the broad interdisciplinary and international scope of the field at Princeton, the Engineering Librarian also works in very close coordination with librarians in science, architecture, social sciences and area studies, and reports directly to the Associate University Librarian for Collection Development as a member of the Collection Development Department.

 

Qualifications:

 

Required:

§  ALA-accredited Master's degree in library science or equivalent combination of education and professional librarian experience

§  Undergraduate degree in engineering or a related area or relevant academic or special library experience

§  Minimum of two years of professional library work in engineering or the physical sciences

§  Broad familiarity with engineering and computer science literature including major print and electronic sources and databases

§  Demonstrated successful leadership and strategic planning ability

 

Strongly Preferred:

§  Experience in managing a branch library or library departmental operation

§  Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

§  Experience supervising library support staff

§  Experience with developing print and digital collections and managing an acquisitions budget

§  Demonstrated success reaching out to and working collaboratively with all levels of users and staff, across all functions of the library system

§  Ability to work effectively in a rapidly changing environment

 

Applications:

Applications will be accepted only from the Jobs at Princeton website: http://jobs.princeton.edu. Click the "Search Open Positions" button on the left, and search Requisition #1400892. Applications must include a resume, cover letter, and a list of three references with full contact information. This position is subject to the University's background check policy.  Applicants must be eligible to work in the U.S.


 

Princeton University is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

 

 

Tracie Emanuel

Assistant to the AUL for Collection Development

Collection Development Department

Princeton University Library

One Washington Road

Princeton, NJ 08544

Phone: 609.258.6668

Fax: 609.258.6950

 

[LIBJOBS] Austin, Texas, US, University of Texas Libraries, Head Librarian, Architecture & Planning Library

Head Librarian, Architecture and Planning Library

One (1) open position filled as either Librarian II or Librarian III

University of Texas Libraries —The University of Texas at Austin

$47,500 — $70,000

Closing date 2/2/15

 

 

 

The Head Librarian of the Architecture and Planning Library is responsible for operations and management of the Architecture and Planning Library, to include the planning, organization, implementation, and assessment of library activities including faculty relations, user services, personnel, budget, facilities, events, resource development, and policy-making.  The position reports to the Associate Director for User Services.

 

The Architecture & Planning Library is located in historic Battle Hall. Services and collections support the research and teaching of the School of Architecture, including Architecture, Architectural History, Community & Regional Planning, Historic Preservation, Interior Design, Landscape Architecture, Sustainable Design, Urban Design, and related disciplines.

 

The Architecture & Planning Library includes Special Collections of rare and unique publications, and is home to the Alexander Architectural Archive. The successful candidate will work collaboratively to build partnerships with the School of Architecture and across campus as well as taking a leadership role in related professional organizations.

 

For more information about the Architecture and Planning Library, see: http://www.lib.utexas.edu/apl/index.html and for the School of Architecture, see:  http://soa.utexas.edu/.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Manage and lead library-related operations including supervision and staffing. With head of archives, co-manage areas of shared decision-making including strategic planning, administrative reporting, budgeting, facilities, liaison, stewardship, development, outreach, and special projects. Provide reference and instruction services in subject areas directly relevant to the programs offered at the School of Architecture. Work closely with donors supporting the library. Collection management and development of architecture and planning materials, including gifts and special collections of rare and unique publications. Participate in Fine Arts and Humanities Subject Team, School of Architecture Library and Collections Committee, and related digital scholarship and curation groups. Supervise classified circulation services staff and special projects staff. Represent UT Libraries in national and international library forums.

 

LIBRARIAN II REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

MLS from an ALA accredited graduate program. Proven experience providing library public services in an academic context. Proven successful management of unit and/or project management and supervising with demonstrated ability to establish and meet goals. Subject knowledge in one or more relevant subjects to the School of Architecture, as demonstrated through academic degrees, course work, publications or job experience. Demonstrated reference, instruction, and/or collection development experience in one or more relevant subjects to the School of Architecture. Must have strong service orientation with a demonstrated commitment to public and customer service. Able to work cooperatively and collaboratively. Demonstrated excellent oral and written communication skills and interpersonal skills. Professional initiative, including membership and participation in relevant professional organizations. Familiar with Spanish and or Western European languages. Equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

 

LIBRARIAN II PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Advanced second degree in architecture or related discipline. Experience in and/or coursework relevant to serving the research and learning needs of architecture and or planning students and faculty. Liaison experience within an educational environment and workplace. Resource development experience including donor relations, outreach and public engagement activities. Demonstrated excellent presentation skills. Demonstrated activity in digital humanities.

 

LIBRARIAN III REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

MLS from an ALA accredited graduate program. Demonstrated expertise in architecture and/or planning librarianship. Proven experience providing library public services in an academic context. Proven successful management of unit, project management, and supervising with demonstrated ability to establish and meet goals. Subject knowledge in one or more relevant subjects to the School of Architecture, as demonstrated through academic degrees, course work, publications, or job experience. Demonstrated reference and instruction experience. Experience building and sustaining research collections in all formats, including rare and or unique publications in relevant subject areas. Knowledge of current and emerging trends in the above disciplines and associated resources and information technologies. Liaison experience with a demonstrated commitment to public and customer service. Able to work cooperatively and collaboratively. Demonstrated excellent oral and written communication skills and interpersonal skills. Professional initiative, including membership and participation in relevant professional organizations. Familiar with Spanish and or Western European languages. Equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

LIBRARIAN III PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Advanced second degree in architecture or related discipline. Resource development experience including donor relations, outreach and public engagement activities. Demonstrated excellent presentation skills. Demonstrated activity or publication in digital humanities, architecture and or planning scholarship.

 

Salary and Benefits:  Salary is negotiable depending on qualifications and experience. No state or local income tax. Standard state benefits package including annual vacation and sick leave, paid holidays, retirement plans, and health insurance (comprehensive major medical plans, dental, vision, life, and disability). Deferred compensation and tax sheltered annuity programs also available.  Working hours for the position are typically, Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm or as arranged for a total of 40 hours per week.

 

Please apply online through the UT Austin Job Search:

 

Librarian II:  14-12-02-01-0086, https://utdirect.utexas.edu/apps/hr/jobs/nlogon/141202010086

 

Librarian III:  14-12-02-01-0084, https://utdirect.utexas.edu/apps/hr/jobs/nlogon/141202010084

 

 

An e-mail confirmation will be sent to those who apply online along with a set of job-related questions that candidates will be asked to return for their application materials to be complete. For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact:  Library Human Resources: lib-HR@lib.utexas.edu     [512-495-4360].

 

The University of Texas Libraries has a strong commitment to diversity and encourages applications and nominations from traditionally underrepresented groups. For more information, see UT Library Online (http://www.lib.utexas.edu/ ).

 

 

 

The University of Texas at Austin is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer

 

 

Carla T. Darocy, MA, MSIS

Human Resource Services Assistant

University of Texas Libraries

The University of Texas at Austin
101 East 21^st St. Stop S5405
Austin, TX 78712

 

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[LIBJOBS] Job Posting: Information Literacy and Resource Access Librarian, Athabasca Alberta Canada

The purpose of this position is to support the University's information literacy initiatives and to ensure the availability of Library resources. As such, the position is responsible for: creating of information literacy tutorials; promoting of information literacy within the university; working with faculty, course development teams and learning designers to integrate information literacy into the curriculum; providing reference and instruction services in a backup capacity; managing authority control activities to ensure that resources are easily discoverable; maintaining and updating the Library's web catalogue interface; and original cataloging of new Library resources, with a focus on media resources.

The position reports to the Head, Technical Services and Systems and works closely with the Head, Information Literacy and Public Services. The incumbent backs up the Head, Technical Services and Systems when needed.

The full job profile can be viewed at:

http://www1.athabascau.ca/hr/careers/jobprofiles/folder.2007-02-13.7065882478/Information%20Literacy%20and%20Resource%20Access%20Librarian999812.doc/file_view

For further information regarding this position, please contact Ms. Elaine Fabbro at (780-675-6819 or via email at elainef@athabascau.ca.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and Permanent Residents will be given priority.

Applications will only be received and accepted through our online recruitment system.  When applying, please include your letter of application, resume and the names, phone numbers, and email addressed of three references.

Job Requirements

The successful candidate must have a Master's degree in Library Science from an ALA accredited institution in addition with two years of experience working in an academic library with an orientation towards services to users. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. All educational credentials must be recognized in Canada.

Closing Date

2/9/2015

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Elaine Fabbro, MLIS, MA
Acting Director, Library Services
Head, Information Literacy & Public Services
Athabasca University Library
1 University Drive
Athabasca AB T9S 3A3
Phone: 1-800-788-9041, ext 6819
Fax: 780-675-6477
Email: elainef@athabascau.ca

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