[LIBJOBS] New Vacancy - Copyright and Licensing Librarian - Doha

Qatar National Library has a new opening for a Copyright and Licensing Librarian position, if interested please send us your CV to recruitment@qf.org.qa

 

Job Purpose:

The Copyright and Licensing Librarian provides leadership and expertise in matters of copyright, licensing, and other intellectual property issues for the Qatar National Library.

 

Key Result Areas:

·         Responsible for library intellectual property policies and procedures

·         Advising library personnel on intellectual property issues relating to library collections, services, and digital projects

·         Works with staff in all QNL departments to develop policy frameworks that facilitate digital initiatives and resource acquisition

·         Monitors all legislative developments affecting copyright and other intellectual property matters

·         Participates in appropriate committees and programs both locally and internationally

·         Serves as the primary resource on fair use and other copyright issues

·         Advises members of the community about issues related to the works they write or otherwise create and appropriate use of works created by others

·         Educates users and staff about copyright, licensing, and other intellectual property issues through workshops, websites, consultations, etc.

·         Actively participates in professional associations

·         Serves on various library committees

·         Perform related duties as required

·         Participates in local, regional, and international professional activities

·         This position includes, but is not limited to, other duties as required and defined by the scope, purpose, and spirit of the institution and are not always indicative of the title and grade of the position.

 

Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

·         ALA accredited MLS or foreign equivalent advanced degree in library or information science

·         Three years relevant library experience, preferred

·         Demonstrated knowledge of copyright, licensing, and other intellectual property issues

·         Familiarity with new and traditional modes of communication

·         Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills; strong service orientation and commitment to the profession

·         Recent experience with or knowledge of digital resources, licensing and other contract issues

·         Keep up with the trends in the commercial and scholarly publishing industries

·         Ability to multi-task

·         Knowledge of Arabic an asset

 

For more information about Qatar National Library or Qatar Foundation, please feel free to visit www.qnl.qa or www.qf.org.qa

 

 

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[LIBJOBS] New Vacancy - Statistics and Data Services Librarian - Doha

Qatar National Library has a new opening for a Statistics and Data Services Librarian position, if interested please send us your CV to recruitment@qf.org.qa

 

Job Purpose:

To provide quantitative and qualitative data from internal and external systems for use in planning and decision making, and to support electronic resource management and acquisitions functions.

 

Key Result Areas:

·         Analyze and report quantitative / qualitative data gathered from various sources, in particular collection data, resource usage data, prices, and projection data

·         Process acquisitions according to established procedures

·         Develop, implement, review, and maintain information systems to collect, store, process and disseminate data for internal decision-making and external reporting

·         Prepare monthly collection development, access, expenditure, usage and other statistical data required for the QNL Score Card and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

·         Regularly engage and interact with staff and customers through formal and informal channels to determine and highlight data and reporting needs and the Library’s effectiveness in meeting those needs; as well as recommending ways of meeting identified needs

·         Provide consultation, training, and documentation to support library staff in the collection and reporting on all required data (using local, industry, professional association, publisher and vendor sources)

·         Manage data collection for annual reports, including the QNL annual report and other corporate and governmental statistic reporting requirements

·         Other tasks as assigned

 

Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

·         Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Library information Sciences, or a related field

·         MLIS or other appropriate graduate degree is an advantage

·         3 years of relevant experience. Experience in library technical services or electronic resources information services preferable

·         Experience with quantitative and qualitative assessment methodologies; familiarity with statistical software applications packages such as SPSS in addition to excellent capability with productivity software such as MS Excel and the other MS Office applications

·         Effective communication and presentation skills

·         Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

·         Excellent writing skills – ability to draft / edit a variety of written reports and communications and articulate ideas clearly and concisely; proficiency in Arabic a plus

 

For more information about Qatar National Library or Qatar Foundation, please feel free to visit www.qnl.qa or www.qf.org.qa

 

 

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[LIBJOBS] Head Librarian, Science Library and Director of Scholarly Communications/ Princeton University/ Princeton, New Jersey, USA

 

Head Librarian, Science Library and Director of Scholarly Communications

Princeton University Library

Princeton, NJ

Requisition #1500696

 

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 invites nominations and applications for the position of Head Librarian, Science Library and Director of Scholarly Communications. The successful candidate will be responsible for the overall direction of the Lewis Science Library, the Furth Plasma Physics Library, and the Scholarly Communications Office. The Science Library grouping, staffed by 8 librarians, 10 members of the support staff, and student assistants, share a collections budget of more than $5,000,000. The Scholarly Communications Office, located in the Lewis Library and staffed by 1 librarian, collaborates with the Office of Information Technology to support the entire campus through management of the Princeton Open Access Repository and services for research data management and scholarly communications. Depending on candidate’s qualifications, some science subject liaison work may also be part of the Head’s responsibility.

 

The Lewis Library, designed by architect Frank Gehry and opened in late 2008, provides the services and collections for Astrophysics, Chemistry, Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, Geosciences, Mathematics, Molecular Biology, Physics, and Psychology; it is also the home of the University Library's Map and Geospatial Information Center. The Furth Plasma Physics Library is housed at the Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory, supported by the U.S. Department of Energy and located a short distance from the main campus.

 

As the Head Librarian, the incumbent oversees all aspects of the science library’s activity by working with the staff to develop innovative services tailored to Princeton's busy research community while also overseeing the traditional areas of user education, reference and research consultation, collection development, and facilities management. As Director, Scholarly Communications, the incumbent provides leadership and works collaboratively with other Princeton librarians, the University's Office of Information Technology, the Office of the Dean for Research, and the Office of the General Counsel. The Head Librarian contributes to campus-wide library projects and represents Princeton in relevant regional, national, and international projects and forums.

 

Qualifications

 

Required: An ALA-accredited Master of Library Science degree or equivalent combination of education and professional library experience; at least 5 years relevant experience in a library that supports science teaching and research; ability to provide leadership and direction in a research library, as demonstrated by supervisory, planning, and problem-solving experience; experience with scholarly communications issues and open access repositories; in-depth knowledge of research tools in the sciences and the work habits of scientists; experience in introducing new technologies to library users; demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with others and to foster teamwork; strong oral and written communication skills.

Preferred: Undergraduate or graduate degree in a science or engineering subject. Experience in implementing and supporting open access policies and/or repositories and/or research data management services.

 

Rank

The successful candidate will be appointed to an appropriate Librarian rank depending upon qualifications and experience.

 

Nominations and Applications

Applications will be accepted only from the Jobs at Princeton website: http://www.princeton.edu/jobs and 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.  

 

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

 

[LIBJOBS] USA - Indianapolis, Indiana - Librarian (part-time)

Job Description

 

Immediate Opening (Part-time) For an energetic, self-motivated, well-organized professional to serve as the Librarian for American National University's Indianapolis, IN Campus.   A Librarian's duties include assisting current and past students, MBA graduate students, faculty and staff in accordance with established procedures and plans in the utilizing the resources in the library. 

 

American National University enrolls students in a variety of associate’s, bachelor’s, and graduate programs in business, computers, and health care. Founded in 1886, ANU comprises more than 30 campus locations in six states, and enrolls more than 7,000 students system wide.

 

Job Requirements

 

Candidates must be professionally trained librarians who hold a bachelor's or masters's degree in Library Science or Information Science.

 

About the College

 

The fundamental purpose of American National University is to educate men and women for the duties and responsibilities of business life and to help place them in positions which hold ample opportunities for career advancement. The College attempts to instill in our graduates the desire to take initiative in directing their professional lives and the ability to adapt effectively to the challenges and demands of modern business.

 

Apply online at Careerbuilder.com

 

American National University is an equal opportunity employer.

 

 

 

 

[LIBJOBS] Job Posting: Instruction/Reference Librarian - CSU Fullerton - Fullerton, CA

PAULINA JUNE & GEORGE POLLAK LIBRARY

DEPARTMENT OF TECHNICAL SERVICES

 

Instruction/Reference Librarian
Full-Time Assistant Librarian

Non Tenure-Track

 

The Pollak Library has a robust library instruction program that emphasizes student centered learning and utilizes state-of-the-art information technology in classroom settings.

 

Position

Participate in the Library’s extensive instruction program, including planning, teaching, and assessing library sessions for CSUF classes and workshops in basic and specialized electronic resources. Provide reference assistance to CSUF students, faculty, staff, and community.  Serve as subject consultant to academic departments.  Create and maintain content for library website. Work on specified projects as needed in other units of the library. 

 

Qualifications

Required:

 

• Master’s degree in library and/or information science from an ALA- accredited institution or equivalent institution by the time of appointment.
• Experience and/or potential in developing effective Library instructions sessions.
• Current reference experience, including the use of academic electronic resources.
• Effective oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and effectively with cross-organizational teams.
• Ability to interact effectively in a multi-cultural environment within and outside the Library. 
• Availability to work some weeknights and weekends. 
• A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with the CSU.  Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect application status of applicants or continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position.

 

Preferred Qualifications

·         Preference will be given to candidates with a strong user-service orientation.

·         Experience or interest in creating and maintaining content for library websites.

·         Bachelors or librarian specialty experience in one of the following subject areas: Sciences, Arts, Humanities, Nursing or Engineering.

 

Rank & Salary

The position will be at the rank of Assistant Librarian. Salary range will be from $49,224 to $66,168, commensurate with experience and qualifications.  Excellent comprehensive benefits are available and include health/vision/dental plans, optional 10/12 month work year; defined-benefit retirement through the state system, along with optional tax-sheltering opportunities; spouse/domestic partner/dependent fee-waiver as well as access to campus child-care. For a detailed description of benefits, go to http://hr.fullerton.edu/payroll_benefits/HealthCarePlans.aspx

Appointment Date

September 22, 2015

 

Application Procedure

A complete online application must be submitted in order to receive consideration.

To apply, please go to: https://apps.fullerton.edu/facultyrecruitment to view all job listings and select 8207BR to begin the application process and provide the following materials:

 

1.    Letter of interest (relating your experience to the required qualifications)

2.    Curriculum vitae

3.    Three letters of reference (see instruction below)

 

On the References page of the online application, enter information and email addresses for three referents who will provide a confidential letter of reference for your application.  They will immediately receive a request via email along with information on uploading the letter.  You will be able to verify that each letter has been received by CSUF by logging back in to the recruitment system.

 

For questions about the position, please call: (657) 278-8254 or email trishcampbell@fullerton.edu

 

Application Deadline
For full consideration, all application materials should be received by September 8, 2015.  Position will remain open until filled.

The University

California State University, Fullerton is the largest of the 23 campuses that comprise the California State University system.  The campus is located in northern Orange County, convenient to numerous cultural and recreational sites throughout Southern California.  As a comprehensive university, CSUF offers baccalaureate degrees in 55 fields of knowledge, graduate (master’s level) work in 54 programs, credential programs for teachers, and doctoral degrees in education (Ed.D.) and nursing practice (DNP). 

 

The Pollak Library serves a total of more than 38,000 students as well as approximately 4,000 faculty and staff.  The University is committed to the support of learning through instructional technology as well as extensive training and development programs.  The University Wed site is located at http://www.fullerton.edu

 

The Library

The Library’s Web site (http://www.library.fullerton.edu) serves as a gateway to library resources, including the Library’s vital and extensive instruction program.  The Library contains 1.3 million books, government documents, and audiovisual materials; over 50,000 periodicals available electronically or in print; and 200 electronic databases.  The staff includes 20 FTE librarians and 35 FTE paraprofessionals.

The person holding this position is considered a ‘mandated reporter’ under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.

California State University, Fullerton celebrates all forms of diversity and is deeply committed to fostering an inclusive environment within which students, staff, administrators and faculty thrive.  Individuals interested in advancing the University’s strategic diversity goals are strongly encouraged to apply.  EEO employer.  Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self-disclose.

 

 

 

[LIBJOBS] Job posting for Interdisciplinary Quantitative Research Librarian - Princeton University

To Whom it May Concern:

 

Please post the job advertisement below, with the IFLA, as soon as you can.  I understand that there is no fee to post this with you, but if there is, please let me know.  Also, please let me know if you have any questions.

 

Many thanks for your assistance.

 

Best wishes,

 

Robin

 

Robin Dunham

Assistant to the AUL for Research

   and Instructional Services 

Room A-14-H-1

Princeton University Library

1 Washington Road

Princeton, NJ 08544

Phone: 609-258-8515

Email: rdunham@princeton.edu

 

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Interdisciplinary Quantitative Research Librarian

 

Princeton University Library

Princeton, NJ

 

Requisition # 1500680

 

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/.

 

Responsibilities:

The Princeton University Library seeks a talented, energetic, service-oriented professional to support the University’s increased focus on quantitative data research across areas including  politics, public policy, international studies, energy and environment, financial engineering, entrepreneurship, economics, sociology, population, public health, education, biology, psychology and the humanities.  This position provides specialized reference and research services in discovering and understanding quantitative and analytical sources. Actively participates in a team environment to develop and efficiently implement instructional, outreach, research and reference services to Princeton University students and faculty and works closely with subject librarians to support their liaison role to departments and programs offering courses which require quantitative research. Creates research guides to promote access to analytical and data sources. This librarian represents Princeton in the relevant regional, national, and international professional and scholarly organizations. This position is part of the Research and Instructional Services Department, reporting to the Associate University Librarian for Research and Instructional Services.

 

Required Qualifications:

• An ALA-accredited Master's degree in library/information science by date of hire or equivalent combination of education & professional library experience in a quantitative social science or science such as politics, sociology, economics, business or environment.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and ability to work successfully and collegially with a diverse group of scholars and colleagues.

 

Strongly Preferred:

• Strong familiarity with academic research incorporating quantitative data; expertise with statistical databases.

• Undergraduate or higher degree in a social science or science discipline.

• Experience conducting instruction in an academic setting or experience with public outreach programs or equivalent experience with instruction, outreach, and assistance for individual researchers.

• Ability to work effectively in a rapidly changing environment.

 

Applications:

Applications will be accepted only from the Jobs at Princeton website at http://www.princeton.edu/jobs and must include a resume, cover letter, and a list of three references with full contact information.

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

This position is subject to the University's background check policy.

 

 

 

 

[LIBJOBS] Atlanta - United States - Social Sciences Librarian

Social Sciences Librarian

The Georgia Tech Library invites applications for an innovative social sciences librarian to join the newly formed Community Engagement & Scholarly Outreach Department, which consists of liaison librarians and digital initiatives librarians who collaborate on services, outreach programs, engagement activities, repository services, scholarship initiatives and instruction. Applicants should be eager to shape change, should welcome a service model where they actively engage faculty and students through direct outreach and should have a knowledge and interest in the evolving roles of research libraries in the changing landscape of higher education. Applicants should be committed to the vision of the Library Renewal. Information about the Library Renewal is available at http://renewal.library.gatech.edu

Key Responsibilities:

·       Design innovative programming and services in support of the Library Renewal initiative

·       Provide leadership and coordination for liaison activities in the Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts Schools of Economics and International Affairs and the College of Sciences School of Psychology

·       Cultivate new models of engagement by partnering with faculty, staff and students

·       Provide outreach to the schools, including in-depth research consultations and orientations.

·       Perform collection development responsibilities in assigned areas and in support of centralized collecting activities

·       Develop and deliver technology rich, curriculum-integrated instruction in assigned liaison areas. In collaboration with the First Year English Instruction Librarian and the Multimedia Instruction Librarian, provide course-integrated instruction for introductory (ENG1101/1102) English courses, as well as ongoing stand-alone library workshops tailored toward technology, multimedia and design.

·       Collaborate with library specialists to provide a full suite of Library services/resources to the schools, including data service assistance, promotion of the institutional repository, and advice and education on scholarly communication and copyright/fair use guidelines

 

Required Qualifications:

·       Master's degree in Library/Information Science from an ALA-accredited program

·       Two years of experience as a social sciences librarian and a Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in a social sciences or related discipline

·       Instruction experience

·       Familiarity with emerging technologies and with trends in teaching with technology in higher education.

·       Familiarity with qualitative and quantitative data analysis tools (e.g. SPSS, STATA, or NVivo)

·       Ability to adapt design thinking principles into continually improving spaces, processes and services

·       Ability to work independently and as a team member, to assume multiple responsibilities and to assess and shift priorities in a rapidly changing environment 

·       Demonstrated leadership abilities

·       Excellent presentation skills

·       Commitment to outreach and service

 

Preferred Qualifications:

·       Experience in an academic library

·       Experience in delivering reference services

 

Faculty Status:
The position will be appointed as a member of the Instructional Faculty of the Georgia Tech Library, is non-tenure track and is subject to the review and promotion process for all Georgia Tech librarians and archivists. As a member of the Georgia Tech library faculty, the incumbent will have an effort distribution of 80% excellence in assigned duties, 10% scholarship, and 10% professional service.

Salary and Rank: Salary and rank commensurate with credentials and experience. This is a full-time faculty appointment.

If interested in this position, please submit your curriculum vitae (CV) / resume and cover letter as one document to the Georgia Institute of Technology Library’s Human Resources department by using the following link:  https://goo.gl/CwmUK3

The above job description is not intended as, nor should it be construed to be exhaustive of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with this job.

The Georgia Institute of Technology is an Equal Employment Opportunity Institution. The University has a strong commitment to diversity and encourages applications from candidates of diverse cultural backgrounds.

 

 

[LIBJOBS] Atlanta - United States - Engineering and Physical Sciences Librarians (2 positions)

 

 

Engineering and Physical Sciences Librarians (2 positions)

 

The Georgia Tech Library invites applications for two innovative engineering and physical sciences librarians to join the newly formed Community Engagement & Scholarly Outreach Department, which consists of liaison librarians and digital initiatives librarians who collaborate on services, outreach programs, engagement activities, repository services, scholarship initiatives and instruction. Applicants should be eager to shape change, should welcome a service model where they actively engage faculty and students through direct outreach and should have a knowledge and interest in the evolving roles of research libraries in the changing landscape of higher education. Applicants should be committed to the vision of the Library Renewal. Information about the Library Renewal is available at http://renewal.library.gatech.edu

 

Key Responsibilities:

·       Design innovative programming and services in support of the Library Renewal initiative 

·       Provide leadership and coordination for liaison activities in the engineering/physical sciences disciplines. Potential areas of coverage in the College of Sciences are the Schools of Mathematics and Physics and in the College of Engineering are the Schools of Materials Science & Engineering, Industrial & Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering; assignments will be determined by the experience and education of the successful candidates

·       Cultivate new models of engagement by partnering with faculty, staff and students

·       Provide outreach to the schools, including in-depth research consultations and orientations.

·       Perform collection development responsibilities in assigned areas and in support of centralized collecting activities

·       Develop and deliver technology rich, curriculum-integrated instruction in assigned areas

·       Collaborate with library specialists to provide a full suite of Library services/resources to the schools, including data service assistance, promotion of the institutional repository, and advice and education on scholarly communication and copyright/fair use guidelines

 

Required Qualifications:

·       Master's degree in Library/Information Science from an ALA-accredited program

·       Two years of experience as an engineering and/or physical science librarian or a Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in an engineering or physical sciences discipline

·       Familiarity with emerging technologies and trends in teaching with technology in higher education

·       Excellent presentation skills

·       Commitment to outreach and service

·       Ability to adapt design thinking principles into continually improving spaces, processes and services

·       Ability to work independently and as a team member, to assume multiple responsibilities and to assess and shift priorities in a rapidly changing environment 

·       Demonstrated leadership abilities

 

Preferred Qualifications:

·       Experience in an academic library

·       Experience in delivering reference services

·       Instruction experience

 

Faculty Status:
The position will be appointed as a member of the Instructional Faculty of the Georgia Tech Library, is non-tenure track and is subject to the review and promotion process for all Georgia Tech librarians and archivists.  As a member of the Georgia Tech library faculty, the incumbent will have an effort distribution of 80% excellence in assigned duties, 10% scholarship, and 10% professional service.

Salary and Rank: Salary and rank commensurate with credentials and experience. This is a full-time faculty appointment.

If interested in this position, please submit your curriculum vitae (CV) / resume and cover letter as one document to the Georgia Institute of Technology Library’s Human Resources department by using the following link:  https://goo.gl/9rH24I

The above job description is not intended as, nor should it be construed to be exhaustive of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with this job.

The Georgia Institute of Technology is an Equal Employment Opportunity Institution. The University has a strong commitment to diversity and encourages applications from candidates of diverse cultural backgrounds.

 

 

[LIBJOBS] Part Time Online Reference Librarian/Associate Librarian position

Walden University invites applicants to apply for the position of part time Associate Librarian position.  Walden University offers advanced degrees online to professionals whose work impacts others. Degree programs include Health Sciences, Counseling, Human Services, Management, Psychology, Education, Public Health, Nursing, Public Administration, and Information Technology. Our challenging programs are designed to help students make a difference in the lives of children, the health of communities, or the success of an organization.

 

We are currently seeking a professional to join our team as a Part-time Reference Librarian.  The part-time reference librarian will provide reference service at a distance to Walden students, faculty, and staff by phone and email evenings and weekends.

 

Requirements include:

•             ALA accredited master's degree in Library and Information Science

•             At least one year of academic library reference experience including email, chat or web

•             Experience searching and teaching the use of online databases

•             Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

 

http://jobs.brassring.com/1033/ASP/TG/cim_jobdetail.asp?partnerid=25502&siteid=5229&AReq=8735BR

 

 

 

Please note that this positon is remote and will include night and weekend shifts.

 

 

Jennie E. Ver Steeg

Director of Library Services

Walden University Library

100 Washington Avenue South, Suite 900

Minneapolis, MN 55401

Fax: 1-612-338-5092

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[LIBJOBS] USA - Philadelphia, PA - Penn Libraries, WIC Desk Internship

David B. Weigle Information Commons: WIC Desk Internship
Penn Libraries
Philadelphia, PA
http://www.library.upenn.edu/hr/internship/wicdeskintern.html

Availability: one year long position currently available

Hours: 20 hours per week. Some evening and weekend hours required.

Salary: $15/hour.

Overview:
Reporting to the Director of the Information Commons, the WIC Desk Intern handles core student assistance activities. Primary requirements are the ability to work independently, comfort working with patrons, strong communication skills, familiarity with technology and software, and flexibility. Evening and weekend hours are expected.
The WIC is a collaborative space on the first floor of the Van Pelt-Dietrich Center; details are at http://commons.library.upenn.edu (Interns may also help staff the Education Commons.)

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Serve as the initial point of contact for all visitors to the Commons, handling directional and general questions. Assist patrons with services and equipment. Refer students to academic support services
• Assist patrons in following the policies and procedures of the Commons, especially with regards to group study room reservations
• Assist instructors and faculty with educational technology
• Provide overview of Commons services, technology, and programs to visitors
• Schedule rooms and appointments for Commons staff and program partners
• Handle signage and questions relating to course sessions, workshops and special events hosted by the Commons
• Design and conduct technology training workshops for students and faculty
• Write blog posts and ad-hoc reports
• Conduct social media, web and print outreach for Commons activities
• Track and communicate with Library staff about equipment and facilities issues
• Work with the Director to develop online and print documentation
• Provide appointment-based assistance to patrons and students

Qualifications:

• Enrollment in a graduate degree program in library or information science or related field is expected.
• Previous experience in an academic setting preferred; previous experience in an academic library or in providing academic support services highly desirable.
• Public services orientation, interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills needed
• Attention to detail and the ability to juggle multiple tasks
• Familiarity with word processing, spreadsheet and searching software applications required. Candidates should be comfortable with and enthusiastic about educational technologies.
• Teaching experience preferred

To apply, please submit a resume and letter of interest to the attention of:
Elizabeth Martin
martinev@pobox.upenn.edu
Please write "WIC Desk Internship" in the subject line.

The University of Pennsylvania values diversity and is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.

--   Elizabeth Martin, PHR  HR Coordinator  Library Human Resources    email: martinev@pobox.upenn.edu  phone: (215) 898-3226  Van Pelt Library  Room 239  3420 Walnut St  Philadelphia, PA 19104-6206