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Friday, November 6, 2009

[LIBJOBS] AD # 130897- Grateful Dead Archivist (Santa Cruz, CA, USA) -Please post job

Hi, 
Could you please post following job for UC Santa Cruz ?

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UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SANTA CRUZ

Grateful Dead Archivist 

The University Library of the University of California, Santa Cruz, seeks an enterprising, creative, and service-oriented archivist to join the staff of Special Collections & Archives (SC&A) as Archivist for the Grateful Dead Archive. This is a potential career status position. The Archivist will be part of a dynamic, collegial, and highly motivated department dedicated to building, preserving, promoting, and providing maximum access both physically and virtually to one of the Library's most exciting and unique collections, The Grateful Dead Archive (GDA). The UCSC University Library utilizes innovative approaches to allow the discovery, use, management, and sharing of information in support of research, teaching, and learning.

Under the general direction of the Head of Special Collections and Archives, the GDA Archivist will provide managerial and curatorial oversight of the Grateful Dead Archive, plan for and oversee the physical and digital processing of Archives related material, and promote the GDA to the public and facilitate its use by scholars, fans, and students. 

MINIMUM Qualifications: 

• Master's degree from an ALA-accredited program or equivalent accredited graduate archives management program.

• Significant, demonstrated experience working with books, manuscripts, photographs, recordings, or other material in a special collections & archives environment.

• Knowledge of the access tools for special collections and archival material and the standards and procedures for their preservation and conservation.

• Demonstrated experience developing processing plans and creating finding aids in accordance with national standards.

• Knowledge of and ability to maintain awareness of developments in archival processing, digital information technologies, and their uses in special collections and archives.

• Expert knowledge in the history and scholarship of contemporary popular music, or American vernacular culture, preferably the history and influence of the Grateful Dead.

• Excellent analytical, organizational, and time management skills. 

• Demonstrated oral, written and interpersonal communication skills sufficient to promote and present the archive to multiple audiences.

• Prior experience directing the work of others.


Strongly Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience working in public services in an academic environment.

• Demonstrated experience working on outreach and other donor related activities.

General Information:
Professional librarians at UC are academic appointees. They are entitled to appropriate professional leave, two days per month of vacation leave, one day per month of sick leave, and a generous benefit program including an excellent retirement system. The University sponsors a variety of group health, dental, vision, and life insurance plans.  Relocation assistance is provided. 

Rank:  Associate Librarian or Librarian

Salary:  Appointment Range: Associate Librarian III – Librarian I, with an approximate salary range of $52,860 – $68,892, commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Position Available:  March 1, 2010

To Apply: 

Electronic submission of applications is preferred.  All materials can be sent to liboff@library.ucsc.edu.

Applicants should supply a letter of application that includes a statement indicating how applicant's credentials and experience meet the posted requirements for this position. The letter should also include a resume of their education and experience, as well as the names, addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses of three (3) references that are knowledgeable about their qualifications for the position. 

Alternate mailing address:
Library Administration
University of California
1156 High Street
Santa Cruz, CA   95064 
Phone: (831) 459-2076   Fax: (831) 459-8206   

Please refer to Position #T10-07 in all correspondence.

Closing date: This position is open until filled. Initial review of applications will begin on December 4, 2009. In order to receive full consideration, all materials should arrive by that date.


The University of California, Santa Cruz is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, committed to excellence through diversity. We strive to establish a climate that welcomes, celebrates, and promotes respect for the contributions of all students and employees.


Inquiries regarding the University's equal employment opportunity policies may be directed to: Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Office at the University of California, Santa Cruz, CA  95064; (831) 459-2686. Under Federal law, the University of California may employ only individuals who are legally able to work in the United States as established by providing documents as specified in the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.

If you need assistance due to a disability please contact the Academic Personnel Office at 499 Clark Kerr Hall (831) 459-4300. This position description is available in alternate formats, which may be requested from Academic Personnel at (831) 459-4300.

VISIT THE APO WEB SITE AT: http://apo.ucsc.edu

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[LIBJOBS] Yale University - Professional Opportunity - Library Systems Programmer II - 25 Science Park (#8624BR)

 

Professional opportunity of possible interest – please pardon the cross-posting.

 


 

Systems Programmer II

Library Systems Group

Yale University

Band III—Grade 24  

 

Schedule:  Full-time (37.5 hours per week); Standard Work Week (M-F, 8:30 – 5:00); Occasional early mornings/evenings/weekends

 

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 approximately thirteen 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 twenty-two buildings including the Sterling Memorial Library, the Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library, and the new Bass Library, it employs a dynamic and diverse staff of nearly six hundred who offer innovative and flexible services to library readers.  To learn more about Yale University Library and its collections and services, visit www.library.yale.edu.

 

General Purpose

In a dynamic 24x7x365 production data center environment, working independently and collaboratively as a senior member of an interdepartmental team, provides Unix and Windows system administration, storage and backup administration, and application administration for Yale University Library, consortia, and development partner’s servers and web services. Plays a leadership role in the acquisition and deployment of new hardware.

 

Responsibilities

Ensures performance, reliability and security on Solaris, Linux and Windows servers, supporting critical staff and public services for the University Library, campus partners, and national and international consortia members.  Provides performance tuning, capacity planning, automation, and documentation for systems and applications.  

 

Installs, configures, documents, and maintains operating systems, applications, and system management tools including:
* Apache, Netbackup, RedHat, SAMBA, Solaris "Zones" and ZFS, SVN, Tomcat, VMWare
* Open source applications CNRI handles system, Fedora, VUFind,
* Informix, Oracle, MySQL and Progres, databases;
* Library applications GFA/LAS, MetaLib, SFX, URSA, Verde, Voyager and locally developed.

Ensures performance, reliability and security of tape libraries and backup systems:
* Monitor storage and backup systems and components to ensure capacity, performance and availability.
* Consult with clients on backup/restore issues.
* Perform storage and backup related software installs and upgrades.

Collaborates as part of a development team, as a technical lead, providing systems expertise in research projects related to new web services for the discovery and delivery of content, digital archives, and repositories.  Plays a leadership role as knowledge expert in the specification, design, and deployment of hardware. Independently manages special projects, such as capacity replacements and architecture improvements.  Tracks developments in new technologies.  Supports and collaborates with developers at Yale and in the open source community, data center operations staff, vendors, and service providers.  Performs off-shift work with rotating on-call coverage.  Mentors junior system programmers and other technology staff in Library units.  May be required to assist with disaster recovery efforts.  May be assigned to work at the West Campus location in West Haven, CT.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in a related field and at least four years experience as a systems programmer in a mixed-platform environment; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.  Extensive experience configuring and supporting a variety of disk arrays and RAID controllers.  Extensive experience and skill troubleshooting and resolving a variety of hardware, network, and application-related issues in a multi-platform computing environment. 

Demonstrated expert knowledge with Linux/Solaris/Unix and/or Windows operating systems, utilities and applications.  Comprehensive, demonstrated leadership and project management skills.  Demonstrated ability with administration of web services (Tomcat, Apache), databases, and web applications.  Ability to produce well-crafted documentation, specifications, and recommendations. Excellent communication and organizational skills.  Expert skill in developing scripts to monitor, maintain, and secure systems.  Demonstrated competence working with a range of hardware related to enterprise-class services (servers, storage, and backup).

 

Salary and Benefits

Rank and competitive salary will be based upon the successful candidate's qualifications and experience.  Full benefits package including pro-rated 22 vacation days; 18 holiday, recess and personal days; comprehensive health care; TIAA/CREF or Yale retirement plan; and relocation assistance.  Applications consisting of a cover letter, resume, and the names of three professional references should be sent by creating an account and applying online at www.yale.edu/jobs for immediate consideration - the STARS req ID for this position is 8624BR.  Please be sure to reference #8624BR in your cover letter.

 

Background Check Requirements

All external candidates for employment will be subject to pre-employment screening. All offers are contingent on successful completion of a background check.

 

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.