Search Extended: Dominican Studies Institute Librarian, City College, New York, NY

The City University of New York Career Opportunity
CITY COLLEGE

Notice No. FY-16071
Job Title Reference Librarian (Assistant Professor -Tenure Track)
Department Dominican Studies Institute Librarian
Category Faculty/Academic
Date Posted 04/02/09
Closing Date Until Filled

Position Detail Review of applications to begin April 24, 2009. Expected appointment start date is September 1, 2009.
FLSA Status Exempt
Compensation $41,624 - $69,003

Position Description and Duties

The City College Library is seeking a service-oriented, innovative and enthusiastic reference librarian to assist library users in the unique and specialized resources provided by the CUNY Dominican Studies Institute Library.

Reporting to the Chief Librarian, this tenure-track position is responsible for managing and maintaining a growing collection; providing reference services and research assistance to users; information literacy instruction; developing Dominican-related bibliographic tools; training and scheduling hourly personnel; performing collection development and maintenance duties for the Dominican online collection of resources; development of web site content in assigned areas; coordinating the Library's collaborative relationships with schools, CBO's, and other higher education institutions; and for taking a leadership role in the continuing development of the CUNY-DSI Library and increasing the awareness of Dominican scholarship in institutions of higher education in the U.S. The librarian will supervise one full-time staff member and a cohort of student staff.

Qualifications and Requirements
For appointment at the Assistant Professor rank, minimum qualifications include: a MLS from an ALA-accredited library school and a second master's degree in a relevant discipline required; a minimum of three years of relevant experience working in the field of Dominican/Latino/Latin American studies; demonstrated competence in using integrated library systems; a working knowledge of major online information services; familiarity with installation of displays or exhibits; a demonstrated ability to work with researchers, students, faculty, and staff from national and international institutions; a commitment to academic excellence; active participation in regional and national professional organizations; and ability to speak, read, understand, and communicate in Spanish. Preferred qualifications include: knowledge of Dominican history, culture, and migration; professional experience managing a specialized library.

The successful candidate will possess superior written and oral communication skills, and will be energetic, flexible, and able to interact successfully with a broad clientele both inside and outside the institution. He/she will have the ability and vision to develop a strategic plan for the growth of the Dominican library collections.

To apply
Applicants should submit a current vita and three letters of recommendation to:
Associate Dean Pamela Gillespie
Chief Librarian
The City College of New York, CUNY
160 Convent Avenue, NA 5/333
New York, NY 10031

The City University of New York
An Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Immigration Reform and Control Act/
Americans with Disabilities Act Employer

Electronic Resources Librarian, College of New Rochelle, New Rochelle, NY

Electronic Resources Librarian

The College of New Rochelle is seeking a dynamic, service-oriented individual to fill the position of Electronic Resources Librarian. This is a full-time, tenure track position, available September 1, 2009, reporting to the Dean of the Library.

Responsibilities include:

·Coordination of campus-wide selection, acquisition, maintenance, access, and licensing of electronic information resources purchased or leased from publishers, aggregators, and other vendors.

·Develop policies and procedures for managing of electronic resources; oversee licensing and compliance, tracking status, access/technology issues, database specifications, and statistical reports.

·Responsible for implementing, updating and maintaining linking capabilities for electronic resources

·Negotiate agreements with vendors, serve as point of contact concerning consortial agreements and represent the interests of all campuses.

·Track developments of new and changing electronic services and resources; manage trial programs; analyze options for database access; and make recommendations for library staff.

·Participate as a member of a team charged with evaluating user interface options

·Share Reference Desk coverage and participate in the planning, implementation, and teaching of library instruction.

·Create tutorials, research guides, and other learning and information tools, in both print and Web-based formats

·Serve as Liaison to College departments and/or schools providing orientation and instruction to students, faculty and staff with efforts directed to digital resources.

·Participation in College governance bodies and professional development activities.

·Supervise Library's print periodical collection (Innovative Interfaces Inc. Serials Module)

·Supervision of one full time assistant.

Required Qualifications: Graduate degree from an ALA-accredited library and information science program, or equivalent (second Master degree required for tenure); experience with managing access issues associated with electronic resources; knowledge and understanding of electronic publishing; working knowledge of bibliographic and metadata tools (e.g., MARC, OCLC); demonstrated ability to manage technical projects; demonstrated commitment to customer service and collaborative approaches; ability to work independently, managing a complex workload in an on time, effective manner with minimum supervision; strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills; ability to work well as part of a team; ability to work evenings and weekends; firm commitment to the Library's Statement of Objectives and College Mission.

Preferred Qualifications: Experience with Innovative Interfaces Inc. and Serials Solutions products; developing / maintaining e-resource management tools and serial records; Demonstrated experience using database management programs (e.g., Microsoft Access); knowledge of trends in resource connectivity (e.g., XML) and OpenSource.

Salary and Benefits: commensurate with education and experience.

Send letter of interest, CV and 3 references to:

Ana E. Fontoura
Dean
Gill Library
The College of New Rochelle
29 Castle Place
New Rochelle, NY 10805
afontoura@cnr.edu

The College of New Rochelle is a Catholic college in the Ursuline tradition and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds who will contribute to our unique educational mission. To learn more about Gill Library and The College of New Rochelle, visit our website at: www.cnr.edu.

South Asia Librarian, Princeton University Library

Princeton University Library
Princeton, NJ
Requisition # 0900225

The Princeton University Library comprises a large central library and a dozen specialized libraries that are heavily used by an academic community of 6,400 students, 1,100 faculty members, and many visiting scholars. To support the diverse needs of its users, the Library holds some six million printed volumes, ranging from incunabula to current imprints, and provides access to many other records of human knowledge, such as ancient papyri and cylinder seals, modern literary manuscripts, and recently produced electronic databases and journals. The Library employs more than 300 professional and support personnel, complemented by a large student and hourly workforce. Please consult the Library Web site at http://library.princeton.edu/ for more information.

Available: Immediately

Responsibilities:
The Princeton University Library seeks an energetic and creative scholar for a 4-year term appointment as South Asia Librarian, to build library collections and help shape library services in the interdisciplinary field of South Asian Studies at Princeton. The South Asia Librarian will be responsible for identifying and acquiring library materials, in all formats, and from all parts of the world, in Western languages and select languages of this region, for the libraries' collections on the anthropology, art, architecture, demography and culture, economics, ethnography, folklore, government documents, history, international relations, language and literature, music, philosophy, politics, religion, sociology, and urban planning of South Asia (India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Nepal, with primary focus on India). The librarian will also function as the key South Asia resource person in the Library system, with the necessary expertise to provide assistance to students and faculty in teaching, learning and researching any aspect of South Asian Studies. In addition, this specialist will work closely with the Princeton Institute for International and Regional Studies, and the Program in South Asian Studies, to teach one course per year on South Asia in an appropriate discipline. The specialist will also hold an appointment as a lecturer during the semesters they teach. The appointment and course offering are subject to the approval of the appropriate academic department and Dean of the Faculty.

This is one of several subject specialist positions in the Library devoted to developing and interpreting Princeton's collections. Responsibilities include: collection building; managing sizable acquisitions funds; providing advice on priorities for preservation, digitization, and other aspects of collection maintenance, including offsite storage; giving direct specialized research assistance to faculty and students; creating resource guides and Web sites to assist researchers; serving as the Library's key liaison to the Program in South Asian Studies; and consulting with members of the Technical Services Department to facilitate acquisitions and cataloging of materials from and about South Asia (including some in South Asian languages). This librarian represents Princeton in the relevant regional, national, and international professional and scholarly organizations.

Qualifications:
Required: a PhD in an appropriate discipline in South Asian Studies; broad familiarity with interdisciplinary teaching and research on South Asia; proficiency in Hindi or Urdu and at least basic ability to read the Devanagari script; familiarity with core print and online library resources for South Asian Studies; familiarity with current publishing from and about South Asia.

Preferred: An ALA-accredited Master's degree in library science; professional experience in a research library, preferably including collection development and/or cataloging of South Asian materials; mastery of major bibliographic tools, including electronic resources, available for the use of researchers especially in the humanities; knowledge of the US, European and South Asian book trade and the changing technological environment in research libraries; successful teaching experience, either in the classroom or in library instruction; knowledge of the strengths of other research collections on South Asia.

Term and Appointment:
This is a four year term position. The successful candidate will be appointed to a professional specialist rank depending upon qualifications and experience. Initial term is for one year with the possibility of renewal. Extensions beyond four years are possible.

Compensation and Benefits:
Compensation will be competitive and commensurate with experience. Twenty-four (24) vacation days a year, plus eleven (11) paid holidays. Annuity program (TIAA/CREF or Vanguard), group life insurance, health coverage insurance, disability insurance, and other benefits are available.

Nominations and Applications:
Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Nominations and applications (cover letter, resume and the names, titles, addresses and phone numbers of three references) will be accepted only from the Jobs at Princeton website: http://www.princeton.edu/jobs

Princeton University is an equal opportunity employer and complies with applicable EEO and affirmative action regulations. For information about applying to Princeton and voluntarily self-identifying, please link to http://www.princeton.edu/dof/about_us/dof_job_openings/

Jasmin Kotwal
Human Resources Specialist
Firestone Library
Princeton University
609-258-2810
South Asia Librarian (4-year term appointment)

Training opportunities at METRO:

Increase Your Efficiency, Reduce Your Stress: Practical Tools for Difficult Times
Library staff of all levels can benefit from stress management training. Join us to gain insight on how to acquire a positive attitude, look forward to each workday, and become better equipped to handle the wide variety of situations that come your way on a daily basis.

When: Tuesday, July 7, 2009 – 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
Location: METRO, 57 E. 11 St, New York, NY 10003
Instructor: Andrée Lockwood
Register here: bit.ly/JV7ai

Stress seems to be an increasingly unavoidable part of the workday, especially for library employees who work in busy, diverse service environments. The good news is that there are effective techniques and strategies to diminish stress and increase efficiency and productivity. In this lively, interactive workshop, we will explore stress: what function it serves, how much is enough and how much is too much – and learn and practice techniques to reduce and manage it. The day includes exercises and practical stress reduction tools and techniques.

By the end of the program, participants will be able to:
pinpoint stressors in their work and personal lives
learn and practice distressing techniques to incorporate into their daily routines
practice breathing and relaxation techniques
devise a step-by-step stress-reduction plan to take home

Presenter: Andrée Lockwood of Andrée Lockwood Associates has over 25 years of experience as a consultant, workshop leader and facilitator. Andrée provides guidance and training on subjects including communications, customer service, weathering organizational change, time and stress management and “training the trainer” to a broad range of organizations and businesses. Andrée is also an Adjunct Professor at Baruch College and at NYU Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service, and teaches fiction writing at the Writers Studio. She has held positions as a Senior Consultant at the Whelan Group and as Executive Director of the Williamstown Theatre Festival, and holds a Divinity degree from the University of London. Andrée Lockwood Associates, www.ala-nyc.com.


Communicating the Value of Your Library
Increase the use of your library, promote special events, and build financial and political support.

When: Wednesday, July 22, 2009 – 10:00am to 1:00pm
Location: METRO, 57 E. 11 St, New York, NY 10003
Instructor: Pat Wagner
Register here: bit.ly/TJzay

Who should attend: Librarians, administrators, archivists and information professionals who seek to strengthen the role of their library within their organization as well as with their patrons.

Description: Communicating the essential value of your library is much more than bookmarks, Library Week and a newsletter. Learn how to partner with your library users to increase the use of your library, promote special events, and especially to build financial and political support. Participants will learn how to discover where to focus limited resources, avoid library jargon in materials, the importance of target audiences (even for a small library that serves everyone) and build targeted beneficial relationships with key decision makers. This program will assist you to position your library as a crucial part on any size institution.

Objectives: By the end of the program, participants will be able to:
§ Identify and describe target audiences for marketing campaigns.
§ Improve effectiveness of brochures and other print materials.
§ Use partnerships with library users to increase use of library collections, services and programs.
§ Create successful strategies for influencing community and institutional decision-makers.
§ Feel more confident in one-on-one meetings with elected officials.

Presenter: Pat Wagner has worked with libraries since 1978 as a trainer and consultant, specializing in personnel, management, leadership, strategic planning, advocacy, and marketing. In 2007 and 2008, she conducted programs for libraries and library organizations in 28 states and British Columbia. She also provides programming for library training organizations such as Infopeople and Solinet as well as ALA's PLA and LLAMA divisions. Pat is the library relations associate for the University of North Texas LE@D online library education program and is a frequent presenter at state and national library conferences, including ALA, SLA and MLA (Medical Library Association).


Upcoming Webinars include:
Webinar: Information Use and Reuse in the Library: The Creative Commons Solution
When: Tuesday, July 28, 2009 - 1:00 pm to 2:15 pm
Instructor: Michael Sauers
Register here: bit.ly/3kDpQ

Webinar: Introduction to Digital Collection Management Systems
When: Wednesday, July 29, 2009 - 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Instructor: Tom Ceresini
Register here: bit.ly/19PNw
For questions or assistance with registration please call 212-228-2320 x19 or write to training@metro.org

CFP: 2009 Ex Libris MID-ATLANTIC USERS GROUP MEETING

CALL FOR PROPOSALS: 2009 Ex Libris MID-ATLANTIC USERS GROUP MEETING
November 5-6, 2009
SUNY Binghamton University
Binghamton, NY

The Ex Libris Mid-Atlantic Users Group (EMA) will meet this year at SUNY Binghamton in New York state on November 5-6, 2009. We have a tradition of providing an excellent program to our participants along with an opportunity to network with your Ex Libris colleagues. We will, again, have Ex Libris representatives present to give product updates and answer questions.

Conference information will be posted to http://emausers.org/.

Please do consider contributing to the community of Ex Libris users in this way. Our strength is in our many different voices! We look forward to receiving proposals from users of any and/or all products. If would like to discuss your ideas before submitting your proposal, please don't hesitate to contact the chair—Ray Schwartz (see contact info below). If you *think* you have a good idea, you probably do! The conference's success depends on the efforts of its participants. We need volunteers to share their experiences and expertise and help everyone become a more enlightened and effective Ex Libris product user.


DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION: July 19, 2009
NOTIFICATION OF ACCEPTANCE: August 9, 2009

Topics: Proposals may cover any of the Ex Libris products, the interactions between them, and their interoperation with other systems. We are interested in users’ experiences of Aleph and ARC, Voyager, SFX, MetaLib, Verde, DigiTool, Rosetta (digital preservation system) and Primo. Proposals may also cover topics that relate to the wider development of library and information systems. For example:
Innovative use of products
Integration of products with each other or with external systems
Experiences of latest releases of products
Experiences with new products, e.g., Primo, Rosetta
Authentication and authorization, e.g., PDS, Single Sign On, Shibboleth
Follow up to sessions from last year’s meeting
Next-generation systems
Optimizing systems and maximizing resources
Usability/accessibility of interfaces
Consortia issues
Aleph, Voyager, Metalib, SFX, Digitool, Verde, Primo specific sessions
Improved workflows for cataloging, acquisitions, circulation or other areas
OPAC customization
Data mining and data warehousing
Creating RSS feeds with Ex Libris data
Complex publication patterns (or basic publication patterns training)
Access or SQL report writing
ILL module
Media Scheduling
Incorporation of open-source applications
System administration tips and tricks
Digitization
Non product-specific, general topics
Cataloging, Acquisitions, Circulation, SysAdmin roundtables
Please include the following information:
Proposed presentation topic/title
Proposed presenter's name
Presenter's institution affiliation
Presenter's email address
Presenter's mailing address
Presenter's telephone and FAX numbers
Description of the presentation
Presentation requirements (e.g. computer/projector, Powerpoint, Access Ex Libris (product/version) module(s))
Proposals must be submitted via email to: ematopics@princeton.edu

Proposals will be reviewed by the EMA Program Committee. Proposals submitted via email must be received no later than July 19, 2009

Please contact me with any questions.
Sincerely,

Ray Schwartz, Chair of the Ex Libris Mid-Atlantic Users Group (EMA)
Systems Specialist Librarian
David and Lorraine Cheng Library Tel: +1 973 720-3192
William Paterson University Fax: +1 973 720-2585
300 Pompton Road Mobile: +1 201 424-4491
Wayne, NJ 07470-2103 USA

EMA Program Committee
Emily Batista, University of Pennsylvania
Ed Corrado, Binghamton University
Trevor Dawes, Princeton University
William Jones, New York University
Ray Schwartz, William Paterson University
Kurt Wagner, William Paterson University
Yongming Wang, The College of New Jersey
Mark Wilson, Columbia University

Call for Panelists--LACUNY Institute 2009: Library Leadership: The Next Generation

Library Leadership: The Next Generation
Date: Friday, October 23, 2009, 9:00am - 3:00pm
Location: CUNY Graduate Center, 365 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY

The Library Association of the City University of New York (LACUNY) seeks the participation of CUNY library faculty and other academic librarians in a panel discussion for its upcoming institute entitled: "Library Leadership: The Next Generation."

Conference Mission:
According to recent estimates, libraries are undergoing a significant demographic shift that is dramatically changing the make-up of the profession. At the heart of this transformation is the uniquely large proportion of veteran librarians nearing retirement age and the potential impact of the perceived "graying of the profession." In addition to raising concern about a possible "brain drain" within academic libraries, this development has also prompted a closer examination of the attitudes and characteristics of the newer generation of librarians poised to assume leadership. In an effort to contribute to the ongoing dialogue regarding the future of academic library leadership, this conference seeks to address the following questions:

- Are academic libraries really experiencing a so-called "graying of the profession"?
- If so, what are we potentially losing in terms of experience, expertise, and institutional memory?
- What are libraries doing to ensure these qualities will be passed on to the next generation of library leaders?
- What are the characteristics of so-called "next gen librarians" and how will their entry into the profession impact academic libraries?
- How do we address generational differences within the workplace without fostering unnecessary stereotypes or division?
- How are changes within the profession influenced by or reflective of larger social, political, and cultural transformations?

Submission Guidelines:
Academic librarians interested in the theme for this year’s LACUNY Institute are encouraged to participate in a one-hour panel discussion moderated by Marie Radford (Associate Professor, Rutgers SCILS). To apply for consideration, please complete the online questionnaire at:
http://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?formkey=ck95OU5fTnl2MUlNZ3RCNndxNWpmZWc6MA..

The deadline for submissions is July 15, 2009.

Three to four academic librarians representing a diversity of generational perspectives will be selected to participate in the panel discussion. Notifications will be made by July 31, 2009.

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Joseph Deodato
Co-Chair, LACUNY Institute 2009
College of Staten Island, CUNY
718.982.4008
deodato@mail.csi.cuny.edu

Brian Lym
Co-Chair, LACUNY Institute 2009
Hunter College, CUNY
212.772.4191
blym@hunter.cuny.edu

CUNY Grad Center Reference position available

Graduate School & University Center, City University of New York
Reference Librarian (Faculty Position/Instructor or Assistant Professor)
The Mina Rees Library is seeking a creative and self-motivated Reference Librarian to advance reference and other library services. Under the supervision of the Associate Librarian for Reference and Access Services and working in a highly collegial environment, this person will:
• Provide in-person and online reference service, including occasional evening and weekend hours.
• Develop research-related assessment tools, implement assessment programs, and provide analysis of library services and student learning.
• Consult individually with students and faculty on research projects, methods, and best practices; work closely with academic department representatives providing instruction and information about library resources.
• Develop and offer workshops, tutorials, and course-specific instruction; collaborate with faculty in course construction; develop online and classroom instruction tools; collaborate with peers in university-wide information literacy initiatives.
• Participate in collection development, including print and online resources; develop and maintain subject and policy guides.
• Represent the Graduate Center library in library, college and university venues.
Qualifications:
Required: MLS from an ALA-accredited program; strong public-service ethic; ability to work effectively with graduate students and faculty; two or more years of post-MLS experience in an academic or research library providing reference service, instruction, web development, academic assessment, project design and management. For appointment at Assistant Professor rank, an additional subject master’s degree is required.
Preferred: Familiarity with web development software, bibliographic citation software, expertise in a range of academic resources.
This is a 12-month, tenure-track position. A record of scholarly achievement and service must be demonstrated for tenure and promotion.

Closing Date: Open until filled with review of resumes to begin 08/10/09
Salary Range: Instructor: $55,704 - $61,514; Assistant Professor: $63,064 - $71,974
Closing Date: Open until filled with review of resumes to begin 08/10/09
Send cover letter, cv, names and contact information of 3 professional references by the above closing date to:
Attn: Reference Librarian Position
Julie Cunningham, Chief Librarian
Mina Rees Library
Graduate School & University Center
365 Fifth Avenue
New York, NY 11357
jcunningham@gc.cuny.edu
Fax: 212-817-1647
Library website: http://library.gc.cuny.edu