Friday, September 05, 2008

2008 METRO Annual Meeting, Tuesday October 28

2008 METRO Annual Meeting
News, Updates, and your chance to meet hundreds of your colleagues in the library community. Don’t miss it!

Tuesday, October 28th, 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture

SAVE THE DATE!

Keynote Speaker:
DAVID LEWIS
Dean of the Indianapolis University Library
“The Changing Role of Libraries in the Age of Google”
Tours of the Schomburg Center and special exhibits will be prior to the meeting (additional registration required).
Networking reception will immediately follow.

You may register for both the meeting and tour here

Reference Librarian for Health Sciences, including Nursing, University of Delaware

Position: Reference Librarian for Health Sciences, including Nursing

Environment: Serving 20,000 students, the University of Delaware provides a broad range of academic programs at the undergraduate, master, and doctoral levels. The University of Delaware has a beautiful campus located one hour from Philadelphia and two hours from New York and Washington, DC. The Library makes accessible a broad range of electronic resources, including 30,000 electronic and print journals, 260 databases, and over 16,000 videos. Library collections include 2.7 million volumes. The Library has 200 public access workstations, 200 laptop connections, and wireless access. The Library is a member of the Association of Research Libraries, the Center for Research Libraries, CIRLA, and PALINET. More information about the Library is available online at http://www.udel.edu/library

Description: The University of Delaware Library seeks a reference librarian to deliver responsive, innovative information services in the health/life sciences. The position reports to the Head, Reference Department, and works in a rapidly changing, technology-rich environment as a team member with thirteen other reference librarians to provide general reference service at the Reference Desk, email and interactive reference service, and general information services to the University community. As liaison to the College of Health Sciences, develops and delivers information and instructional services supporting the curricula. Responsible for collection development in the liaison disciplines; other areas may be assigned depending on education or work-related experience. Utilizes web-based technologies including course management systems such as SAKAI and other new state-of-the-art technologies to create interactive instructional programs. Provides individualized assistance to students, faculty and staff in the liaison disciplines. Designs web pages and instructional guides. Responsibilities include some weekend and evening hours. Additional Information

Qualifications: Required: Graduate degree in librarianship from an ALA-accredited program. Academic course work in nursing or another health sciences or life sciences field, or experience in a health sciences library. Familiarity with print and electronic resources and major reference works in the health and/or life sciences. Excellent computer and internet skills including web design experience; excellent oral and written communication skills and interpersonal skills. Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively. Demonstrated initiative and flexibility in adapting to change. Strong commitment to public service. Ability to develop and to deliver discipline-related instructional sessions for faculty and students. Teaching experience and reference experience in an academic library highly desirable.

Salary: Expect to hire at the level of Assistant Librarian or Senior Assistant Librarian. Appointment rank and salary dependent upon experience and qualifications. Assistant Librarian rank is entry level for academic librarians with less than 3 years of professional experience.

Benefits: Excellent benefits with vacation of 22 working days. TIAA-CREF or Fidelity retirement with 11% of salary contributed by the University. Tuition remission for dependents and course fee waiver for employee. Full information about University of Delaware benefits is available online: http://www.udel.edu/Benefits/menu

To Apply: Send or email letter of application, current resume, and the names, addresses, telephone numbers, and e-mail addresses of three references to Paul Anderson, Assistant Director for Library Administrative Services, University of Delaware Library, Newark, DE 19717-5267 or email to Paul Anderson at pa@udel.edu by October 6, 2008.

The UNIVERSITY OF DELAWARE is an Equal Opportunity Employer which encourages applications from Minority Group Members and Women.

College Librarian, Briarcliffe College, NY

Briarcliffe College, a career education school located with campuses in Bethpage, Patchogue, and Long Island City, NY school which offers Associates and Bachelor degrees in Graphic Design, Criminal Justice, Business, Photography, and Computer technology, has a position open for College Librarian.

Job Description
- Oversee and provide leadership to a small staff of professionals and paraprofessionals at three campuses
- Manage library policies, purchasing, collection development, and budget
- Manage day-to-day activities at library as needed
- Represent the library at academic functions, committees, and to administration.
- Conduct reference and information literacy instruction
In many ways, this position is unique in that it combines being a solo librarian with directorial responsibilities. Candidates must be flexible and be willing to travel to various campuses as needed. This position is an excellent opportunity for newer librarians seeking broad managerial and library experience.

Requirements
- MLS from an ALA Accredited Institution
- At least 1-2 years experience in an Academic library setting.
- Working knowledge of budgets, collection development, and policies
- Supervisory Experience
Preferred
- Professional activity within the library field and community
- Knowledge of latest trends and technology in library and information science

How to apply:
Please send cover letter, salary requirements, resume, and three current references to the attention of Jennifer DeVito as a Word attachment to jdevito@bcl.edu. Applications without salary requirements will NOT be considered. Briarcliffe College is an equal opportunity employer.

Thursday, September 04, 2008

Technical Services & Information Literacy Librarian, Felician College, NJ

Title: Technical Services & Information Literacy Librarian
Department: Library
Position type: Faculty, full-time
Immediate Supervisor: Director of the Library
Required education:ALA-accredited Master’s degree in library or information science

Responsibilities:
The Technical Services & Information Literacy Library, who is appointed by the President upon the recommendation of the Director of the Library and the Vice President for Academic Affairs, is directly responsible to the Director of the Library. S/he supervises technical services in the Library, coordinates the maintenance of statistical records, oversees the cataloging of books and other library materials, and provides access to electronic resources. S/he supervises personnel necessary for the completion of these tasks and participates in the information literacy instruction program.

This individual is expected to:
Catalog and classify all books, periodicals, and other materials in the Library and Curriculum Library through original cataloging and copy cataloging with bibliographic utilities;
Provide access to electronic and digital resources;
Maintain the automated catalog and serve as the liaison between the Library and related vendors;
Serve as the Library’s systems administrator and as the liaison between the Library and the College-wide network;
Oversee the reclassification of materials from Dewey Decimal Classification to Library of Congress Classification and re-shelving of reclassified materials;
Oversee the circulation module of the integrated library system;
Supervise technical services projects and the staff engaged in them;
Maintain statistical records on the collection and new acquisitions;
Assist students with reference questions as necessary;
Participate in the information literacy program, implementing curricula and assessment tools;
Select materials in consultation with faculty in assigned disciplines;
Assist the Director of the Library on projects as assigned;
Maintain knowledge of professional developments and conduct research as time permits;
Assist, as needed, with the Library Web site and its revisions;
Participate in College-wide faculty meetings;
Supervise the Library in the absence of the Library Director.

Qualifications:
ALA-accredited Master’s degree in library or information science;
Experience cataloging print and electronic resources;
Knowledge of AACR2, MARC, Library of Congress classification;
Familiarity with Web 2.0 tools;
Knowledge of a bibliographic utility, preferably OCLC;
Experience with an integrated library system;
Library instruction experience, preferably in an academic setting.

Felician is an independent co-educational Catholic/Franciscan College founded and sponsored by the Felician Sisters. The College offers programs in four Academic Divisions: Arts & Sciences; Business & Management Sciences; Nursing and Health Management; and Teacher Education.
Felician College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
www.felician.edu

Full consideration will be given applications received by Friday, September 12, 2008. Please e-mail a letter of interest and résumé, as Microsoft Word 2003 attachments, to:
Paul Glassman
Library
Felician College
262 South Main Street
Lodi, New Jersey 07644
glassmanp@felician.edu

Code4LibNYC SIG at METRO

METRO is please to announce the creation of a new Special Interest Group (SIG) beginning this month. The Code4LibNYC group, spearheaded by former Library 2.0 SIG conveners, will focus on coding, deployment, and design of library software, systems, and web services. For more information about this group, please visit the wiki page at http://tinyurl.com/code4libnyc. This group will meet September 10 at 10am in METRO’s Training Center at 57 E. 11th Street.

As the new SIG ramps up, the Library 2.0 SIG will continue to provide a venue for learning and networking between individuals interested in exploring and discussing the front-line use of next generation library services (aka Library 2.0/Web 2.0 technologies). For more information about this group, please visit the wiki page at http://tinyurl.com/lib2nyc.

We invite any current METRO members who would like to be involved in convening (or co-convening) the Library 2.0 SIG to contact METRO's SIG Coordinator, Linda Braun, at lbraun@metro.org. The next meeting time for this group will be announced after new conveners have been chosen.

Please feel free to contact Jason Kucsma at jkucsma@metro.org if you have any questions. Thank you.

Director of University Library, Millersville University

Millersville University of Pennsylvania seeks applications for the position of Director of the University Library. We seek a dynamic and creative leader in library services who has excellent interpersonal and team building skills to move the University Library into a learning center model that will promote the liberal arts tradition; foster collaborations and creation of knowledge within the university community; and facilitate a culture of flexibility and innovation. The Director is expected to participate in the execution of the University Library building campaign.

The University Library maintains over half a million volumes in book collection, and provides access to over 10,000 periodical titles, and has an overall budget of $3 million. There are 12 faculty librarians, 11 library staff, and 85 student assistants. Library faculty members enjoy full faculty status. The Library serves as a federal depository library and maintains significant special collections, particularly in education/curriculum and Pennsylvania history. The Library manages access to collections primarily through the Ex Libris’ Voyager System.

Millersville University, a comprehensive, student-centered institution, is highly regarded for its dedication to quality instruction and its commitment to diversity, scholarship and service. Founded in 1855, Millersville is one of 14 institutions of the PA State System of Higher Education. Nationally ranked as one of the top regional public institutions of higher learning by U.S. News and World Report, Millersville is also listed among Kiplinger’s 100 best value public universities in the nation. Millersville prides itself in its passion to provide students with an educational opportunity that is second to none. The University has an honored history of providing a strong liberal arts curriculum in the arts, sciences, and humanities, and excellent teacher education programs. Located in historic Lancaster County, the campus is within three hours drive of major cultural and recreational hubs of Baltimore, Philadelphia, Washington, D.C., New York, the Pocono Mountains, and Atlantic Ocean beaches. Millersville is home to more than 7,200 undergraduate and 980 graduate students, 75% are full-time and 2,200 live on campus. With an 18:1 student to teacher ratio and an average class size of 25, Millersville is student-centered and is committed to an inclusive campus atmosphere that promotes a holistic approach to student learning and development. The University is selective in admitting students and there is a full-range of student support services.

RESPONSIBLITIES: The Director of the University Library is the Chief Administrative Officer of the University Library, serves as a member of the Deans’ Council and reports to the Provost/Vice President of Academic Affairs. The Director leads the development and implementation of a shared vision of the Library in support of the University’s mission in teaching, scholarship, service, and campus/community engagement. The Director works with the Library faculty in strategic planning, integration of appropriate technology, policy development, collection development and consortial collaboration. Additionally, the Director collaborates in resource allocation, advancement and development activities; and serves as an advocate for the Library. The Director works within a collaborative system of shared governance while representing the Library to internal and external stakeholders. The Director evaluates Library faculty for reappointment and promotion and supervises support staff in accordance with collective bargaining agreements. The Director works with the University Commencement Committee to coordinate fall and spring University commencement activities. The Director performs any additional duties as assigned by the Provost.

REQUIRED: Master of Library Science from an ALA accredited program plus a second master’s degree; evidence of successful management and leadership within a college or university library; demonstrated ability to lead new initiatives consonant with the liberal arts tradition at Millersville; strong communication and interpersonal skills; demonstrated effective budgetary experience; demonstrated ability to lead, evaluate and supervise faculty and staff; demonstrated previous experience with strategic planning, facilities management and accreditation and outcomes assessment; evidence of leadership in collaborative activities; knowledge of emerging trends and issues in college and university libraries and related instructional/information technologies; demonstrated record of scholarly accomplishments and commitment to professional development; evidence of commitment to diverse populations who utilize library resources; capacity to participate in advancement/development activities; successful on-campus interview and public presentation.

PREFERRED: Earned doctorate; experience in transforming an academic library around a learning center model; experience with campus and community cultural programming; experience in project planning and management; leadership in consortial collaboration; experience and accomplishments in development of major gifts; and experience in developing grant proposals.

TO APPLY: Full consideration given to applications received by October 6, 2008. Electronic submissions will not be accepted. Application should include a letter detailing how the candidate fulfills the qualifications for the position, a curriculum vita, copies of transcripts, and the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of at least three current professional references. Send to:

Dr. John Short, Search Chair
Director of University Library/LS0808
Millersville University
P.O. Box 1002
Millersville, PA 17551-0302

An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Institution

www.millersville.edu

Tuesday, September 02, 2008

Part-Time Reference Librarian, St. Francis College

Part-Time Reference Librarian Position
Saint Francis College Library
Brooklyn Heights, N.Y.

Applications are invited for consideration for appointment to the following position: Part-Time Reference Librarian for the Saint Francis College Library. Hours include alternate Sundays, for an approximate total of 8 hours per month.

MLS degree from an ALA-accredited program is required. One or more years Reference Desk experience preferred. Previous academic library experience a plus. Must be able to provide instruction in Library's print and Web-based resources and to produce instructional materials as requested and supervise circulation desk staff.

Professional Rank and Salary: $15-20 an hour, depending upon education and experience.

Please send: (1) letter of application, (2) resume, and (3) the names, telephone numbers, and addresses of two employment supervisors to: Dr. James P. Smith, Director of Library Services, St. Francis College, 180 Remsen Street, Brooklyn Heights, New York 11201, or fax to Dr. Smith at: 718-489-3401, or email to Dr. Smith at: jsmith@stfranciscollege.edu.

EOE/Aff. Act.