Library Assistant
Reports to: Assistant Director
Status: Full Time
FSLA: Exempt
Location Manhattan
Touro College is a system of Jewish-sponsored non-profit institutions of higher and professional education. Touro College was established in 1971 primarily to enrich the Jewish heritage, and to serve the larger American community. Over 18,000 students are currently enrolled in its various schools and divisions. Touro College has branch campuses, locations and instructional sites in the New York area, as well as branch campuses and programs in Berlin, Jerusalem, Moscow, Paris, and Florida. Touro University California and its Nevada branch campus, as well as Touro College Los Angeles, are separately accredited institutions governed in common by the same Board of Trustees as Touro College.
JOB SUMMARY:
Assist in the delivery of library services and in daily maintenance operations.
Assists in the delivery of library services for the department to include, but not
limited to the following:
Provides reference and bibliographical services, including assistance in the use of library resources and services, and direction in locating information and utilizing resources and services available on and off campus
Participates in the daily operations of a library, including facilities and collection maintenance, materials reception and reconciliation, and record keeping and tabulation
Makes every effort to make sure the library atmosphere should be one of cooperation, civility and collegiality
Performs other duties as assigned and contribute to the overall operating efficiency of the library
Education, Preparation, and Training
Bachelor’s degree
At least 1-3 years experience
Knowledge of bibliographic databases searching
Strong customer service and organizational skills
Must be able to multi-task and prioritize work
Physical Demands
Extensive time sitting and standing
Extensive use of computers
Ability to lift 10 pounds
Computer Skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Internet research and Outlook
Travel
Possible temporary coverage at Extension Site Libraries as needed
Please send a cover letter with salary expectations and your resume to: recruit.hr@touro.edu. The subject line of your email should read: “Main Site
Library Assistant”
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
Library Director, State University of New York at Oswego
SUNY Oswego seeks an innovative, highly-motivated and visionary leader to serve as Library Director who is committed to extending the successful programs and services of the library to meet the changing needs of the 21st century student. The ideal candidate will support Penfield Library’s continuing collaborations with other college constituents to further its mission as a partner in the teaching and learning process. As a strong supporter of the library’s mission, the director will serve a critical advocacy role within and beyond the college. Reporting to the Provost, the Director will lead a progressive library that is central to SUNY Oswego’s initiatives, including: sustainability, civic engagement, global competency, and faculty-student collaborative research activities. Current library projects include renovation planning, development of a learning commons, innovative reference and instruction programs, a strong liaison program with academic departments, and leadership in resource sharing projects.
Founded in 1861, SUNY Oswego is a public comprehensive college located in central New York on the beautiful shores of Lake Ontario, 45 minutes from Syracuse. Named one of "Top Up-and-Coming Schools" in U.S. News America’s Best Colleges 2010 and a "Best Northeastern College" by Princeton Review, Oswego offers its 8300 undergraduate and graduate students outstanding educational experiences with attention to liberal arts and sciences foundations, practical applications, interdisciplinary approaches, independent scholarly and creative work, and skills for living in multicultural and global communities. SUNY Oswego is in a time of wonderful opportunities with extensive facilities construction and renovation, a forward-looking sesquicentennial strategic plan, and expanded outreach to regional, national, and international communities.
The Library Director will be responsible for the management of all academic library services and leading strategic planning, including a complete library renovation. The Director will be the library’s representative in college administrative groups and engage in partnerships to further integrate the library’s mission and SUNY Oswego’s strategic directions. Working collaboratively with faculty, staff and students, the Director will build connections college-wide, integrating library resources and services with academic departments and support services. The Director will create an environment which challenges staff, fosters meaningful teams and encourages professional development and growth. He/she will work closely with staff to improve library services and foster a supportive and productive community of scholarly achievement. For a complete description of the position and qualifications, please visit www.oswego.edu/vacancies. For more information on SUNY Oswego and Penfield Library see www.oswego.edu/library/directorsearch.html.
To apply, please submit a letter of application addressing qualifications, a copy of transcripts, curriculum vitae, and names and contact information for three references electronically to http://oswego.interviewexchange.com/candapply.jsp?JOBID=24321
The review of applications will begin May 1 and will continue until the position is filled. A background check and official transcripts are required prior to hiring. If you have any questions, please contact Barbara Shaffer, Chair, Library Director Search Committee at barbara.shaffer@oswego.edu or 315-312-3557.
Penfield Librarians will be available to discuss this position at the ACRL Placement Center during the following times: Thursday, March 31 – 9:30–10:30am, 11:30am–1:00pm, and 2:00–3:00pm; Friday, April 1 – 9:45am–1:00pm.
SUNY Oswego is committed to increasing its diversity. It is an Affirmative Action Employer and encourages applications from professionals of color, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans. In accordance with INS regulations, successful applicants must be legally able to work in the United States, per the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. Requests for reasonable accommodations of a disability during the application and/or interview process should be made to the Human Resources Office at 315-312-2215.
Founded in 1861, SUNY Oswego is a public comprehensive college located in central New York on the beautiful shores of Lake Ontario, 45 minutes from Syracuse. Named one of "Top Up-and-Coming Schools" in U.S. News America’s Best Colleges 2010 and a "Best Northeastern College" by Princeton Review, Oswego offers its 8300 undergraduate and graduate students outstanding educational experiences with attention to liberal arts and sciences foundations, practical applications, interdisciplinary approaches, independent scholarly and creative work, and skills for living in multicultural and global communities. SUNY Oswego is in a time of wonderful opportunities with extensive facilities construction and renovation, a forward-looking sesquicentennial strategic plan, and expanded outreach to regional, national, and international communities.
The Library Director will be responsible for the management of all academic library services and leading strategic planning, including a complete library renovation. The Director will be the library’s representative in college administrative groups and engage in partnerships to further integrate the library’s mission and SUNY Oswego’s strategic directions. Working collaboratively with faculty, staff and students, the Director will build connections college-wide, integrating library resources and services with academic departments and support services. The Director will create an environment which challenges staff, fosters meaningful teams and encourages professional development and growth. He/she will work closely with staff to improve library services and foster a supportive and productive community of scholarly achievement. For a complete description of the position and qualifications, please visit www.oswego.edu/vacancies. For more information on SUNY Oswego and Penfield Library see www.oswego.edu/library/directorsearch.html.
To apply, please submit a letter of application addressing qualifications, a copy of transcripts, curriculum vitae, and names and contact information for three references electronically to http://oswego.interviewexchange.com/candapply.jsp?JOBID=24321
The review of applications will begin May 1 and will continue until the position is filled. A background check and official transcripts are required prior to hiring. If you have any questions, please contact Barbara Shaffer, Chair, Library Director Search Committee at barbara.shaffer@oswego.edu or 315-312-3557.
Penfield Librarians will be available to discuss this position at the ACRL Placement Center during the following times: Thursday, March 31 – 9:30–10:30am, 11:30am–1:00pm, and 2:00–3:00pm; Friday, April 1 – 9:45am–1:00pm.
SUNY Oswego is committed to increasing its diversity. It is an Affirmative Action Employer and encourages applications from professionals of color, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans. In accordance with INS regulations, successful applicants must be legally able to work in the United States, per the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. Requests for reasonable accommodations of a disability during the application and/or interview process should be made to the Human Resources Office at 315-312-2215.
Monday, March 28, 2011
METRO Professional Development Update
April 2011
Every month, METRO offers an exciting range of learning and networking opportunities – details and registration are just a click away!
Registration for METRO professional development and training programs is now available exclusively online, making it easier and more convenient than ever for you to take advantage of dynamic, career-building classes, workshops, webinars and much more. You can also find out about special events at METRO, where you can meet and share your insights with many of the leaders and innovators from the library and research community.
Whether you want to expand your skills or join us for exciting industry presentations and discussions, all the information you need is available online at www.metro.org. To make sure you never miss out on news about METRO programs and events, you can also subscribe to the METRO Calendar RSS feed in your favorite reader.
Mock Interviews: Are You Prepared?
Wed, April 6 | 5:30-8:00pm | $25 METRO & myMETRO, $30 Non-members
These role-playing mock interviews will give participants a chance to practice their interviewing skills and receive feedback regarding their performance.
This workshop has reached its maximum number of participants.
Learn more & register at http://www.metro.org/en/cev/50
Personal Digital Archiving
Wed, April 13 | 1-4pm | $35 METRO & myMETRO, $60 Non-members
During this hands-on session, instructor Ellyssa Kroski will explain the process of creating and executing an action plan for archiving personal digital assets, deciding what to store, consolidating multiple file versions, and cataloging resources.
Learn more & register at http://www.metro.org/en/cev/29
Webinar: Introduction to Major Changes from AACR2 to RDA
Wed, April 27 | 10-11:30am | $20 METRO & myMETRO, $40 Non-members
This webinar will provide an entry-level introduction to aspects of RDA records that differ from AACR2, and what catalogers should expect to see in RDA records generally.
Learn more & register at http://www.metro.org/en/cev/57
User Experience Design (UX)
Thurs, April 28 | 10am-1pm | $30 METRO & myMETRO, $50 Non-members
This workshop will provide an overview of user experience design (UX), which focuses on incorporating user feedback throughout the design process.
Learn more & register at http://www.metro.org/en/cev/60
METRO Book Talk: Boomers and Beyond - Reconsidering the Role of the Library
Thurs, April 28 | 6-8pm | $10 METRO, myMETRO, & Non-members
Diantha Schull and Pauline Rothstein will present an overview from their recent book "Boomers and Beyond: Reconsidering the Role of Libraries", focusing on foundation theories about longevity, including its implications for health promotion, learning, work, and spirituality.
Learn more & register at http://www.metro.org/en/cev/52
Webinar: Managing the Implementation of RDA at Your Library - What Administrators Need to Know
Fri, April 29 | 10-11:30am | $20 METRO & myMETRO, $40 Non-members
Instructor Chris Cronin will inform library administrators and cataloging managers on how to begin thinking about preparing staff and systems for the transition from AACR2 to RDA.
Learn more & register at http://www.metro.org/en/cev/56
May:
Introduction to Metadata for Digital Collections
Tues & Wed, May 3 & 4 | 10am-4pm | $275 METRO, $225 myMETRO, $325 Non-members
Instructor Dr. Marcia Zeng will examine the role of metadata in the digital environment during this two-day workshop. The main focuses will be given to 1) the applications of metadata standards for distinct domains and information communities and 2) the creation of application profiles according to local needs.
Learn more & register at http://www.metro.org/en/cev/45
Enriching Metadata Services through Linked Data
Thurs, May 5 | 10am-1pm | $20 METRO & myMETRO, $30 Non-members
This workshop will explain the principles, concepts, and the potential usage of Linked Data in libraries of all sizes. It will not cover technical implementation topics.
Learn more & register at http://www.metro.org/en/cev/46
Upcoming Special Interest Group Meetings:
Digitization: Digital Preservation for Libraries & Archives
Thurs, March 31 | 10:00am-12:00pm
Learn more & register at http://www.metro.org/en/cev/37
This meeting has reached its maximum number of participants.
Library 2.0: Using "Xtranormal" Movies in Libraries
Wed, April 6 | 10:00am-12:30pm
Learn more & register at http://www.metro.org/en/cev/39
ILL
Tues, April 12 | 10:00am-12:00pm
Learn more & register at http://www.metro.org/en/cev/49
Science, Technology and Medical Librarians: Current Trends in Electronic Scholarly Communication
Thurs, April 14 | 1:30-4:30pm
Learn more & register at http://www.metro.org/en/cev/44
Smart Phones and Mobile Computing: Mobile Information and Literacy Panel - Are You In the Know About Info to Go?
Fri, May 6 | 3:00-4:30pm
Learn more & register at http://www.metro.org/en/cev/66
Please contact Laura Forshay at lforshay@metro.org, 212.228.2320 x 10 with any questions.
Associate University Librarian for Research and Instructional Services Rutgers University Libraries,
March 14, 2011 ACADEMIC POSITION PROFILE APP. 193
TITLE: Associate University Librarian for Research and Instructional Services
Rutgers University Libraries
(http://www.libraries.rutgers.edu/rul/hr/libpersonnel/APP193.pdf )
RESPONSIBILITIES: The Rutgers University Libraries seek a creative, innovative, and experienced librarian to develop dynamic user services that are integrated into the academic life of the university. Reporting directly to the Vice President for Information Services and University Librarian, this is a system-wide position that oversees policies and programs that affect the three-campus library system. The AUL will also have direct management responsibility, including recruitment, appointment, evaluation, and budget authority, for the public service units on the New/Brunswick Piscataway campus, the largest campus of the university, encompassing 17 libraries, 32 faculty librarians, 74 staff, and student and hourly support staff.
The AUL will provide a vision for how the Libraries support faculty research and student learning; the AUL will actively engage with academic departments to promote information literacy and respond to the changing research environment. The AUL will stimulate innovation and creativity among Libraries faculty and staff in the use of multiple modes of service delivery; and lead in the development of user-focused services that advance university goals, including reference consultation in all formats, media services, information literacy, access services, inter-library loan and document delivery, imaging services, off-campus and distance learning, and the Web presence of the Libraries. The AUL will partner with other members of the senior management team, including the directors of the Camden and Newark campus libraries to ensure that system-wide services support and advance local campus needs. The AUL is expected to seek external support for programs and initiatives through grants, gifts, and external fund raising, and will represent the Libraries within the university, the state, and on national committees and forums related to user services.
QUALIFICATIONS: The position requires an MLS from an ALA accredited institution or an equivalent degree; minimum of five years significant and progressively responsible management experience in an academic library; ability to articulate the role of academic libraries in the support of research and instruction in a digital environment; demonstrated ability to engage librarians and staff in the collaborative planning and delivery of user-centered services; ability to work with a diverse academic community; knowledge of new information technologies, scholarly communication, and the presentation of services in a Web environment; excellent analytical, interpersonal, oral and written communication skills; and a record of accomplishment in dealing with change. Ability to meet the requirements of faculty tenure with a record of scholarly accomplishment and professional service upon appointment required. Additional advanced degree preferred. The successful candidate must be eligible to work in the U.S. The complete position profile is available at: http://www.libraries.rutgers.edu.
SALARY/STATUS: Faculty rank (Librarian I or II) and salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.
BENEFITS: Retirement plans, life/health insurance, prescription drug, dental and eyeglass plans, tuition remission, one month vacation.
LIBRARY PROFILE: The Rutgers University Libraries, comprised of libraries on the university's Camden, New Brunswick, and Newark Campuses, all reporting to the Vice President for Information Services and University Librarian, operate as a unified library system with coordinated public services, technical services, and collection development. The Libraries’ holdings include more than three million volumes with a staff of 304 and a budget of $21 million. The Libraries have particular strengths in jazz, New Jerseyana, and women’s and gender studies. The Rutgers University Libraries belong to ARL, CNI, CRL, METRO, NERL, NMC, PALCI, PALINET, New Jersey Library Network and VALE. The Libraries use SirsiDynix, ILLiad, JerseyCat, OCLC, EBSCO Electronic Resource Management Tools, and a variety of online resource interfaces. The university, spread over three regional campuses, includes over 55,000 graduate and undergraduate students and 2,500 faculty engaged in numerous degree-granting, research, and professional programs in all disciplines as well as a broad spectrum of service programs for the state. Rutgers New Brunswick is a Carnegie classification Research Universities (very high research activity) campus and a member of the Association of American Universities. Rutgers is an ADVANCE institution, committed to increase diversity and the participation and advancement of women in the STEM disciplines.
TO APPLY: REVIEW OF APPLICATIONS AND INTERVIEWS WILL BEGIN IMMEDIATELY AND CONTINUE UNTIL THE POSITION IS FILLED. SUBMIT RESUME, COVER LETTER, AND NAMES OF THREE REFERENCES TO: Sandra Troy (APP. 193), University Libraries Human Resources Manager, Rutgers University Libraries, 169 College Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ 08901-1163, email: rulhr@rulmail.rutgers.edu, FAX: 732-932-7637
Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey, is an equal-opportunity, affirmative-action employer. The Libraries are strongly and actively committed to diversity, and seek candidates who will contribute creatively to the University’s multicultural environment
TITLE: Associate University Librarian for Research and Instructional Services
Rutgers University Libraries
(http://www.libraries.rutgers.
RESPONSIBILITIES: The Rutgers University Libraries seek a creative, innovative, and experienced librarian to develop dynamic user services that are integrated into the academic life of the university. Reporting directly to the Vice President for Information Services and University Librarian, this is a system-wide position that oversees policies and programs that affect the three-campus library system. The AUL will also have direct management responsibility, including recruitment, appointment, evaluation, and budget authority, for the public service units on the New/Brunswick Piscataway campus, the largest campus of the university, encompassing 17 libraries, 32 faculty librarians, 74 staff, and student and hourly support staff.
The AUL will provide a vision for how the Libraries support faculty research and student learning; the AUL will actively engage with academic departments to promote information literacy and respond to the changing research environment. The AUL will stimulate innovation and creativity among Libraries faculty and staff in the use of multiple modes of service delivery; and lead in the development of user-focused services that advance university goals, including reference consultation in all formats, media services, information literacy, access services, inter-library loan and document delivery, imaging services, off-campus and distance learning, and the Web presence of the Libraries. The AUL will partner with other members of the senior management team, including the directors of the Camden and Newark campus libraries to ensure that system-wide services support and advance local campus needs. The AUL is expected to seek external support for programs and initiatives through grants, gifts, and external fund raising, and will represent the Libraries within the university, the state, and on national committees and forums related to user services.
QUALIFICATIONS: The position requires an MLS from an ALA accredited institution or an equivalent degree; minimum of five years significant and progressively responsible management experience in an academic library; ability to articulate the role of academic libraries in the support of research and instruction in a digital environment; demonstrated ability to engage librarians and staff in the collaborative planning and delivery of user-centered services; ability to work with a diverse academic community; knowledge of new information technologies, scholarly communication, and the presentation of services in a Web environment; excellent analytical, interpersonal, oral and written communication skills; and a record of accomplishment in dealing with change. Ability to meet the requirements of faculty tenure with a record of scholarly accomplishment and professional service upon appointment required. Additional advanced degree preferred. The successful candidate must be eligible to work in the U.S. The complete position profile is available at: http://www.libraries.rutgers.edu.
SALARY/STATUS: Faculty rank (Librarian I or II) and salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.
BENEFITS: Retirement plans, life/health insurance, prescription drug, dental and eyeglass plans, tuition remission, one month vacation.
LIBRARY PROFILE: The Rutgers University Libraries, comprised of libraries on the university's Camden, New Brunswick, and Newark Campuses, all reporting to the Vice President for Information Services and University Librarian, operate as a unified library system with coordinated public services, technical services, and collection development. The Libraries’ holdings include more than three million volumes with a staff of 304 and a budget of $21 million. The Libraries have particular strengths in jazz, New Jerseyana, and women’s and gender studies. The Rutgers University Libraries belong to ARL, CNI, CRL, METRO, NERL, NMC, PALCI, PALINET, New Jersey Library Network and VALE. The Libraries use SirsiDynix, ILLiad, JerseyCat, OCLC, EBSCO Electronic Resource Management Tools, and a variety of online resource interfaces. The university, spread over three regional campuses, includes over 55,000 graduate and undergraduate students and 2,500 faculty engaged in numerous degree-granting, research, and professional programs in all disciplines as well as a broad spectrum of service programs for the state. Rutgers New Brunswick is a Carnegie classification Research Universities (very high research activity) campus and a member of the Association of American Universities. Rutgers is an ADVANCE institution, committed to increase diversity and the participation and advancement of women in the STEM disciplines.
TO APPLY: REVIEW OF APPLICATIONS AND INTERVIEWS WILL BEGIN IMMEDIATELY AND CONTINUE UNTIL THE POSITION IS FILLED. SUBMIT RESUME, COVER LETTER, AND NAMES OF THREE REFERENCES TO: Sandra Troy (APP. 193), University Libraries Human Resources Manager, Rutgers University Libraries, 169 College Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ 08901-1163, email: rulhr@rulmail.rutgers.edu, FAX: 732-932-7637
Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey, is an equal-opportunity, affirmative-action employer. The Libraries are strongly and actively committed to diversity, and seek candidates who will contribute creatively to the University’s multicultural environment
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
Reference Librarian (temporary) - Pace University's Birnbaum Library
Position Description
POSITION: Reference Librarian - Temporary Position for 1-3 months
LOCATION: Pace University’s Birnbaum Library at 1 Pace Plaza New York, NY 10038
IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Head of Information Services and Resources/NYC
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Provide comprehensive reference, research, and referral services in a dynamic, team-based, client-centered environment, supported by advanced library technology; assist students and faculty in identifying, locating, and interpreting sources of information irrespective of format, and be available on a drop-in basis or by appointment.
2. Perform all aspects of traditional and electronic reference service, including: shared reference desk coverage, electronic information retrieval, research consultation, collection development. Evening/weekend coverage required.
3. Provide online access to library catalogs, networked CD ROM databases, Internet resources, and fee-based information retrieval systems; assist patrons in formulating and executing appropriate search strategies for capturing, evaluating, applying, and processing information across disciplines.
HOURS: Approx. 35 hours/week with schedule as follows: 2pm – 10pm 4 days per week and remainder of hours worked during Saturday open hours.
REQUIREMENTS:
MLIS, or working toward MLIS required. Reference experience, preferably in an academic library. Knowledge of print and electronic information sources. Ability to work with diverse student/faculty body. Ability to work under pressure in a busy, fast-paced library environment.
Pace University is an Equal Employment and Affirmative Action Employer, committed to ensuring a diverse learning and working environment. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.
Interested applicants may send their resume and letter of interest to Sue Hunter: shunter@pace.edu.
POSITION: Reference Librarian - Temporary Position for 1-3 months
LOCATION: Pace University’s Birnbaum Library at 1 Pace Plaza New York, NY 10038
IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Head of Information Services and Resources/NYC
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Provide comprehensive reference, research, and referral services in a dynamic, team-based, client-centered environment, supported by advanced library technology; assist students and faculty in identifying, locating, and interpreting sources of information irrespective of format, and be available on a drop-in basis or by appointment.
2. Perform all aspects of traditional and electronic reference service, including: shared reference desk coverage, electronic information retrieval, research consultation, collection development. Evening/weekend coverage required.
3. Provide online access to library catalogs, networked CD ROM databases, Internet resources, and fee-based information retrieval systems; assist patrons in formulating and executing appropriate search strategies for capturing, evaluating, applying, and processing information across disciplines.
HOURS: Approx. 35 hours/week with schedule as follows: 2pm – 10pm 4 days per week and remainder of hours worked during Saturday open hours.
REQUIREMENTS:
MLIS, or working toward MLIS required. Reference experience, preferably in an academic library. Knowledge of print and electronic information sources. Ability to work with diverse student/faculty body. Ability to work under pressure in a busy, fast-paced library environment.
Pace University is an Equal Employment and Affirmative Action Employer, committed to ensuring a diverse learning and working environment. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.
Interested applicants may send their resume and letter of interest to Sue Hunter: shunter@pace.edu.
Reference & Outreach Archivist , Yale University
Reference and Outreach Archivist
Manuscripts and Archives department
Sterling Memorial Library
Yale University
New Haven, CT
Rank: Librarian I-III
www.yale.edu/jobs
Fixed Duration: Three (3) years from date of hire, non-renewable
Schedule: Full-time (37.5 hours per week); Standard Work Week (M-F, 8:30-5:00); occasional evening and weekend hours
Yale University offers exciting opportunities for achievement and growth in New Haven, Connecticut. Conveniently located between Boston and New York, New Haven is the creative capital of Connecticut with cultural resources that include two major art museums, a critically-acclaimed repertory theater, state-of-the-art concert hall, and world-renowned schools of Architecture, Art, Drama, and Music.
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 is a highly valued partner in the teaching and research missions of Yale University and scholarly communities worldwide. A distinctive strength is its rich spectrum of resources, including more than 12.5 million volumes and information in all media, ranging from ancient papyri to early printed books to electronic databases. The Library is engaged in numerous digital initiatives designed to provide access to a full array of scholarly information. Housed in the Sterling Memorial Library and twenty school and departmental libraries, it employs a dynamic, diverse, and innovative staff of over 500 who have the opportunity to work with the highest caliber of faculty and students, participate on committees, and are involved in other areas of staff development. For additional information on the Yale University Library, please visit the Library's web site at http://www.library.yale.edu/.
MANUSCRIPTS AND ARCHIVES
Manuscripts and Archives in the Yale University Library is a major center for historical inquiry and also serves as the documentary memory of Yale University. The repository holds 64,000 linear feet of material. Half of the holdings is comprised of more than 1700 collections of personal and family papers and organizational records that document a variety of subject and geographical areas, and half is comprised of the Yale University Archives. The repository also preserves and services 4000 testimonies from the Fortunoff Video Archive for Holocaust Testimonies. Each year the materials are consulted by more than 1000 Yale faculty as well as students and scholars from the United States and throughout the world. The staff of the repository consists of fourteen professionals, two managers, ten support staff, and fifteen student assistants and occasional temporary positions. They are responsible for the selection, acquisition, arrangement, description, and preservation of manuscript and archival collections and for providing reference services for in-person and long-distance research, services to University offices, and teaching assistance in the use of the collections. Please visit us online for additional information at http://www.library.yale.edu/
POSITION DESCRIPTION
Reporting to the Head of Public Services, the Reference and Outreach Archivist is responsible for providing reference services to Yale faculty, students, staff, and visiting researchers. Participates in the ongoing outreach program that targets Yale undergraduates. Designs, develops, and implements pilot outreach programs to the Yale community, especially Yale graduate students and new faculty. Recommends appropriate Web technologies to enhance outreach and instruction.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Provides reference and research assistance and instruction. Helps define and implement outreach programs to the Yale community. Collaborates with Yale faculty to integrate Manuscripts and Archives holdings in coursework. Explores and proposes technologies, including Web 2.0, to meet research, reference, and instructional needs of Yale faculty and students. Serves on the public services management team participating in the development, formulation, and implementation of Public Services unit policies and procedures.
Engages actively with professional organizations and literature; keeps abreast of archival trends and developments. Participates in and contributes to library planning and serves on appropriate library and university committees and task forces. Engages in campus, regional, and national professional organizations and collaborative activities. Expected to be professionally active and represents the Library and the University in the academic, scholarly, and professional community. May be required to participate in disaster recovery efforts. May be assigned to work at West Campus location in West Haven, CT.
QUALIFICATIONS
Master’s degree from an ALA-accredited program for library and information science. Appointment to the rank of Librarian II requires a minimum of two years of professional experience and demonstrated professional accomplishments appropriate to the rank. Appointment to the rank of Librarian III requires at least five years of professional experience and demonstrated professional accomplishments appropriate to the rank, as well as ongoing engagement in professional development, research, or services. Ph.D. in History or related humanities discipline. Formal archival training or education and/or demonstrated knowledge of archival theory and practice.
Demonstrated understanding of the research process and knowledge of the ways that new technologies are affecting the production of scholarship. Demonstrated skills using key social media sites such as Facebook, Twitter, Flickr, YouTube, and WordPress. Demonstrated familiarity with library reference databases for the humanities and social sciences. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Demonstrated ability to work independently. Demonstrated ability to work collegially and cooperatively within and across organizations.
Preferred:
Experience providing reference services in an academic research library setting. Experience teaching with primary resources in an academic setting. Graduate-level coursework in American History.
SALARY AND BENEFITS
We invite you to discover the excitement, diversity, rewards and excellence of a career at Yale University. One of the country's great workplaces, Yale University offers exciting opportunities for meaningful accomplishment and true growth. Our benefits package is among the best anywhere, with a wide variety of insurance choices, liberal paid time off, fantastic family and educational benefits, a variety of retirement benefits, extensive recreational facilities, and much more.
Applications consisting of a cover letter, resume, and the names and contact information 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 12343BR. Please be sure to reference #12343BR in your cover letter.
BACKGROUND CHECK REQUIREMENTS
All external candidates for employment will be subject to pre-employment background screening for this position, which may include motor vehicle and credit checks based on the position description and job requirements. Internal candidates may be subject to a motor vehicle or credit check for this position based on the position description and job requirements. All offers are contingent on successful completion of the required background check. Please visit www.yale.edu/hronline/careers/
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.
Monday, March 21, 2011
Employment Opportunity, Multnomah County Library; Portland, Oregon
Through March 25, 2011, Multnomah County Library is accepting applications for a part-time (0.5 FTE), temporary (six months) Government Documents Librarian.
About the Position:This position provides professional oversight of the government documents collection of Multnomah County Library, the only major public Federal Depository Library in Oregon.
Following Federal Depository Library Program guidelines, responsibilities will include:
* Using and applying existing guidelines and policies regarding federal documents
* Assessing and de-selecting print federal documents
* Identifying print materials now available in acceptable electronic formats
* Withdrawing identified items and offering those materials to other depository libraries
* Identifying print depository materials to be cataloged and assessing cataloged depository items
* Completing weeding of reference federal documents collection
* Possibly assist in weeding and focusing the Oregon state documents collection
Requirements:Requires an ALA accredited MLS or equivalent, plus a minimum six months of relevant experience with a Federal Depository Library Program. The successful candidate will have demonstrated knowledge and experience working with the FDLP program guidelines and practices; knowledge of print and electronic government resources; the ability to work independently; and good project management skills.
To Apply: For more information and to apply online, please go to www.multcojobs.org.
About the Position:This position provides professional oversight of the government documents collection of Multnomah County Library, the only major public Federal Depository Library in Oregon.
Following Federal Depository Library Program guidelines, responsibilities will include:
* Using and applying existing guidelines and policies regarding federal documents
* Assessing and de-selecting print federal documents
* Identifying print materials now available in acceptable electronic formats
* Withdrawing identified items and offering those materials to other depository libraries
* Identifying print depository materials to be cataloged and assessing cataloged depository items
* Completing weeding of reference federal documents collection
* Possibly assist in weeding and focusing the Oregon state documents collection
Requirements:Requires an ALA accredited MLS or equivalent, plus a minimum six months of relevant experience with a Federal Depository Library Program. The successful candidate will have demonstrated knowledge and experience working with the FDLP program guidelines and practices; knowledge of print and electronic government resources; the ability to work independently; and good project management skills.
To Apply: For more information and to apply online, please go to www.multcojobs.org.
2011 LACUNY Instruction Committee Spring Event
Critical Information Literacy: The Challenge of Practice
James Elmborg
Associate Professor/Program Director – School of Library and Information Science, University of Iowa
April 22 10:00am-1:00pm
CUNY Graduate Center – Skylight Room (9100)
James Elmborg has written extensively about how information literacy fits into the context of general education and the development of college students. Elmborg’s work is highly interdisciplinary drawing from critical literary theory, new media literacy, rhetoric, and composition. For several years he has led a program in which graduate students work as digital librarians with the University of Iowa’s renowned International Writing Program.
In his presentation Professor Elmborg will define critical information literacy and explore the challenges of applying its theoretical insights in day-to-day practice. Following his keynote address participants will be asked to join small breakout discussions on a variety of themes related to the keynote.
This event is free for members of the Library Association of the City University of New York (LACUNY). If you are not a LACUNY member you will asked to pay $5 at the door or online via Pay Pal at:
http://www.lacuny.org/committees-and-roundtables/committees/instruction-committee
Please RSVP by April 1st via the webform at: http://tinyurl.com/5ultud8
Please contact the LACUNY Instruction Committee co-chairs Jesus Sanabria at jesus.sanabria@bcc.cuny.edu or Jonathan Cope at jonathan.cope@csi.cuny.edu
The CUNY Graduate Center is centrally located in Midtown Manhattan at
34th Street and Fifth Avenue
365 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10016
Directions: http://www.gc.cuny.edu/about_gc/directions.htm
James Elmborg
Associate Professor/Program Director – School of Library and Information Science, University of Iowa
April 22 10:00am-1:00pm
CUNY Graduate Center – Skylight Room (9100)
James Elmborg has written extensively about how information literacy fits into the context of general education and the development of college students. Elmborg’s work is highly interdisciplinary drawing from critical literary theory, new media literacy, rhetoric, and composition. For several years he has led a program in which graduate students work as digital librarians with the University of Iowa’s renowned International Writing Program.
In his presentation Professor Elmborg will define critical information literacy and explore the challenges of applying its theoretical insights in day-to-day practice. Following his keynote address participants will be asked to join small breakout discussions on a variety of themes related to the keynote.
This event is free for members of the Library Association of the City University of New York (LACUNY). If you are not a LACUNY member you will asked to pay $5 at the door or online via Pay Pal at:
http://www.lacuny.org/committees-and-roundtables/committees/instruction-committee
Please RSVP by April 1st via the webform at: http://tinyurl.com/5ultud8
Please contact the LACUNY Instruction Committee co-chairs Jesus Sanabria at jesus.sanabria@bcc.cuny.edu or Jonathan Cope at jonathan.cope@csi.cuny.edu
The CUNY Graduate Center is centrally located in Midtown Manhattan at
34th Street and Fifth Avenue
365 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10016
Directions: http://www.gc.cuny.edu/about_gc/directions.htm
ACRL/NY User Experience Discussion, April 23, 2011
Join us for our first ACRL/NY User Experience Discussion of 2011 at the Mina Rees Library, CUNY Graduate Center, on Wednesday March 23, 2011 from 6:30pm-8:30pm. The meeting will be held in the Special Collections Reading Room (C196.05) on the Concourse Level (basement) of the building. To get to this room, please enter the library on the main floor.
Please email me if you plan to attend. Your name will be on a list at security so please bring photo I.D. to identify yourself.
We will be discussing visual and textual "consistency" on library web sites How consistent/inconsistent is your web site when it comes to language and the overall interface design? Has your library developed guidelines on the overall "look and feel" of your web site? Does your library adhere to the institutional design guidelines or does your library have its own identity?
We will discuss various issues related to the level of (in)consistency on your library web sites.
If you plan to attend, please confirm your attendance by emailing me. Coffee/tea and light refreshments will be served.
Please note that Discussion Group meetings are for ACRL/NY members only.
Thanks,
Mark Aaron Polger, Co-Chair
ACRL/NY User Experience Discussion Group
MarkAaron.Polger@csi.cuny.edu
Albert Tablante, Co-Chair
ACRL/NY User Experience Discussion Group
ATablante@asa.edu
Please email me if you plan to attend. Your name will be on a list at security so please bring photo I.D. to identify yourself.
We will be discussing visual and textual "consistency" on library web sites How consistent/inconsistent is your web site when it comes to language and the overall interface design? Has your library developed guidelines on the overall "look and feel" of your web site? Does your library adhere to the institutional design guidelines or does your library have its own identity?
We will discuss various issues related to the level of (in)consistency on your library web sites.
If you plan to attend, please confirm your attendance by emailing me. Coffee/tea and light refreshments will be served.
Please note that Discussion Group meetings are for ACRL/NY members only.
Thanks,
Mark Aaron Polger, Co-Chair
ACRL/NY User Experience Discussion Group
MarkAaron.Polger@csi.cuny.edu
Albert Tablante, Co-Chair
ACRL/NY User Experience Discussion Group
ATablante@asa.edu
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
Please take survey; Using e-book readers and tablets in high schools and colleges”.
As a student in the M.S. in Information and Digital Resource Management program at Columbia University, my master’s project involves a survey on “Using e-book readers and tablets in high schools and colleges”.
I was hoping that you might be able to send an email or update to your New York state members of the Association of College and Research Libraries to let them know of this voluntary survey. The survey has 10 questions and should take approx. 5 minutes to complete.The survey link is:
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/RRFZM5W
Thanks again for your help with my masters research project.
Regards,
Ron Joe
rj2291@columbia.edu
I was hoping that you might be able to send an email or update to your New York state members of the Association of College and Research Libraries to let them know of this voluntary survey. The survey has 10 questions and should take approx. 5 minutes to complete.The survey link is:
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/RRFZM5W
Thanks again for your help with my masters research project.
Regards,
Ron Joe
rj2291@columbia.edu
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
Librarian / Archivist, Schenectady County Historical Society
LIBRARIAN / ARCHIVIST WANTED
The Schenectady County Historical Society (SCHS) is now accepting resumes from applicants for appointment as Librarian / Archivist of its Grems-Doolittle Library of historical and genealogical research. Candidates must hold the MLS degree or equivalent, be familiar with archival practice, and have experience in historical research in general and genealogical research in particular. We seek a high-energy self-starter who will elevate a very good historical library to a position of renowned excellence. Candidates should have superior writing and computer skills and the ability to work well with a wide range of people —Society members and Trustees, visitors, and other staff members. Software in current use includes PastPerfect, Excel, Microsoft Word, and PowerPoint. Experience in grant writing is a definite plus, and candidates who have written a successful application or, alternatively, a significant paper on a relevant library or historic subject are encouraged to submit an e-mail attachment with their resumé to the address given below.
The position is salaried, commensurate with experience, with limited benefits that include an individual health care plan 2/3 paid by the Society. The work schedule for the Librarian / Archivist is 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. The Librarian is responsible for staffing Thursday evening hours, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday hours of 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. with volunteers. The Librarian is currently the only paid staff person whose duties relate entirely to the Library, but there are currently several dedicated volunteers who provide assistance to library visitors. The Librarian reports to the SCHS President along with three other staff members at the same location -- an office manager, a museum curator, and a building custodian -- and others at our Mabee Farm Historic Site in Rotterdam Junction, NY, about six miles from SCHS headquarters in the Stockade area of downtown Schenectady, NY. The city, along with the nearby cities of Albany and Troy and a surrounding cluster of suburban towns, form the core of the New York State Capital District.
SCHS has been in continuous operation since 1905, 106 years as of July. The Grems-Doolittle Library was a major expansion of our headquarters facility in 1992. Prospective candidates are encouraged to start at our home page and explore the network of links that stem there from, especially the one to our Library. To learn more About Us, follow the link of that name. From there, sample at least our last three Newsletters by electing the link so named.
The ideal starting date for the Librarian / Archivist would be June 1, or as soon thereafter as possible. Resumés should include a chronological listing of all positions held since graduation, with no unexplained breaks, and should also include the name, address, phone, and email address of three references. A cover letter that expresses the principal reasons why the candidate is a good fit to the qualifications for the position would be useful.
E-mail resumés to Dr. Edwin D. Reilly, Jr., president@schist.org, with attachments, or mail supplemental writing samples to SCHS, 32 Washington Avenue, Schenectady, NY 12305.
The Schenectady County Historical Society (SCHS) is now accepting resumes from applicants for appointment as Librarian / Archivist of its Grems-Doolittle Library of historical and genealogical research. Candidates must hold the MLS degree or equivalent, be familiar with archival practice, and have experience in historical research in general and genealogical research in particular. We seek a high-energy self-starter who will elevate a very good historical library to a position of renowned excellence. Candidates should have superior writing and computer skills and the ability to work well with a wide range of people —Society members and Trustees, visitors, and other staff members. Software in current use includes PastPerfect, Excel, Microsoft Word, and PowerPoint. Experience in grant writing is a definite plus, and candidates who have written a successful application or, alternatively, a significant paper on a relevant library or historic subject are encouraged to submit an e-mail attachment with their resumé to the address given below.
The position is salaried, commensurate with experience, with limited benefits that include an individual health care plan 2/3 paid by the Society. The work schedule for the Librarian / Archivist is 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. The Librarian is responsible for staffing Thursday evening hours, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday hours of 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. with volunteers. The Librarian is currently the only paid staff person whose duties relate entirely to the Library, but there are currently several dedicated volunteers who provide assistance to library visitors. The Librarian reports to the SCHS President along with three other staff members at the same location -- an office manager, a museum curator, and a building custodian -- and others at our Mabee Farm Historic Site in Rotterdam Junction, NY, about six miles from SCHS headquarters in the Stockade area of downtown Schenectady, NY. The city, along with the nearby cities of Albany and Troy and a surrounding cluster of suburban towns, form the core of the New York State Capital District.
SCHS has been in continuous operation since 1905, 106 years as of July. The Grems-Doolittle Library was a major expansion of our headquarters facility in 1992. Prospective candidates are encouraged to start at our home page and explore the network of links that stem there from, especially the one to our Library. To learn more About Us, follow the link of that name. From there, sample at least our last three Newsletters by electing the link so named.
The ideal starting date for the Librarian / Archivist would be June 1, or as soon thereafter as possible. Resumés should include a chronological listing of all positions held since graduation, with no unexplained breaks, and should also include the name, address, phone, and email address of three references. A cover letter that expresses the principal reasons why the candidate is a good fit to the qualifications for the position would be useful.
E-mail resumés to Dr. Edwin D. Reilly, Jr., president@schist.org, with attachments, or mail supplemental writing samples to SCHS, 32 Washington Avenue, Schenectady, NY 12305.
2011/12 IMLS Preservation Administration Fellowship at Yale University
2011/12 IMLS Preservation Administration Fellowship at Yale University
http://www.library.yale.edu/
Preservation department
Yale University
New Haven, CT
Fixed Duration Position: 9 months from date of hire; non-renewable
Expected Start Date: September 6, 2011
Yale University offers exciting opportunities for achievement and growth in New Haven, Connecticut. Conveniently located between Boston and New York, New Haven is the creative capital of Connecticut with cultural resources that include two major art museums, a critically-acclaimed repertory theater, state-of-the-art concert hall, and world-renowned schools of Architecture, Art, Drama, and Music.
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 is a highly valued partner in the teaching and research missions of Yale University and scholarly communities worldwide. A distinctive strength is its rich spectrum of resources, including more than 12.5 million volumes and information in all media, ranging from ancient papyri to early printed books to electronic databases. The Library is engaged in numerous digital initiatives designed to provide access to a full array of scholarly information. Housed in the Sterling Memorial Library and twenty school and departmental libraries, it employs a dynamic, diverse, and innovative staff of over 500 who have the opportunity to work with the highest caliber of faculty and students, participate on committees, and are involved in other areas of staff development. For additional information on the Yale University Library, please visit the Library's web site at http://www.library.yale.edu/.
THE PRESERVATION DEPARTMENT
The Yale University Library Preservation Department, started in 1971, is one of the oldest in the country. Responsible for the long-term care of the rich and unique record of human thought and creativity contained in the Yale University Library collections, it has strong administrative support and has played a major role in the development of the preservation field. The Department consists of units covering special and general collections conservation and reformatting collections, with system wide responsibilities for: the treatment of rare and special collections materials and circulating materials; mass deacidification; and staff and user education and consultation on wide variety of preservation concerns. For more information, visit http://www.library.yale.edu/
POSITION DESCRIPTION
The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program has awarded funds to The New York Public Library and Yale University Library for a series of eight (8) nine-month preservation administration fellowships over three years. The Yale University Library’s Preservation Department will be hosting three of these fellowships, one per year. This posting is the last of the three fellowships. The purpose of the IMLS Preservation Administration Fellowship is to develop twenty-first century preservation administrators by giving qualified candidates the opportunity to apply administrative skills in preservation in the context of a large research library with a comprehensive preservation program. These skills will be directed toward specific preservation administration projects, preventive / treatment / reformatting / outreach projects, and broader administrative activities.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Under the direction of the Director of Preservation Department / Chief Preservation Officer, the IMLS Preservation Administration Fellow will spend time learning the operations of and working in each Preservation Department unit. The selected candidate will have a special project to complete, which may be a collection condition survey; assessing current preservation procedures and needs; assisting in preparation of a grant proposal; or other appropriate projects, based on the Fellow’s experience and interests. The Fellow will have the opportunity to participate in planning sessions, policy discussions, and other library-wide preservation-related activities. Will require travel to: NYPL, University of Connecticut at Storrs (field work), and select programs/meetings outside of the northeastern United States. May be required to assist with disaster recovery efforts. May be assigned to work at the West Campus of Yale University located in West Haven, CT.
QUALIFICATIONS
Master’s degree from an ALA-accredited program for library and information science and advanced certificate in preservation administration and/or equivalent demonstrated knowledge of preservation administration theory and practice, including current preservation, conservation, and format conversion practices and techniques for library and archival materials through prior relevant experience. Knowledge of the history of books, papermaking, and the problems and causes of book and paper deterioration. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Demonstrated computer and technology skills in a variety of workstation, web, and online bibliographic applications. Ability to work in a complex and changing environment with diverse staff and users.
SALARY AND BENEFITS
We invite you to discover the excitement, diversity, rewards and excellence of a career at Yale University. One of the country's great workplaces, Yale University offers exciting opportunities for meaningful accomplishment and true growth. Our benefits package is among the best anywhere, with extensive recreational facilities, and much more.
The IMLS Preservation Administration Fellowship is a competitive fellowship. Applications consisting of a cover letter describing how this position will contribute to long-term career goals, resume, and names and contact information of three (3) professional references should be sent to Amy Burlingame, Human Resources Supervisor & Staffing Representative, at hrlibrary@yale.edu, no later than May 2, 2011. There is no application form. Please be sure to include “IMLS Preservation Fellowship” in the e-mail subject and cover letter. Offer is contingent upon successful completion of a background check. The IMLS Fellowship is a nine (9) month fellowship at Yale, and will receive an award of $40,966 prorated over the fellowship term. Health insurance will be provided.
Thursday, March 10, 2011
You are invited to attend a joint meeting of the ACRL/NY Resource Sharing Discussion Group and the WALDO Technical Services Committee:
When: Thursday, April 7, 2011 9:30 – 11:30 am
Where: St. John’s Manhattan Campus
101 Murray Street
New York, NY 10007
Directions can be found at: http://www.stjohns.edu/about/
Photo ID is required to enter the building.
The topic will be:
The IDS Project: Effective resource sharing based on community, innovation and excellence.
Speakers: Ed Rivenburgh, IDS Project Director; Tim Bowersox, Coordinator of Mentors & Training; Kevin Reiss, University Systems Librarian @ CUNY's Office of Library Services.
The IDS Project is a unique cooperative of 62 academic and research libraries throughout New York. Going beyond reciprocal resource sharing, the IDS Project has become renowned for its open source software, ILLiad enhancements, and mutually supportive community based on best practices.
You will learn how the IDS Project is advancing library excellence through the integration of ILL and Acquisitions/Collection Development operations (GIST); an unmediated ILL article request system (ALIAS); a powerful resource sharing based search engine (IDS Search); real time monitoring system of all borrowing and lending transactions (TPAM); the Workflow Toolkit; a Mentoring Program; and an exciting, low-cost annual conference. Further information can be found at: http://www.idsproject.org/
There will be plenty of time for Q & A during and after the presentation.
This meeting is open to members of ACRL/NY and WALDO. Refreshments will be served. You may find information on becoming a member of ACRL/NY at: http://www.acrlny.org/
Pruitt-Shanks Project Archivist, UNC Chapel Hill
ANNOUNCEMENT OF PROFESSIONAL VACANCY
UNC Chapel Hill University Library
POSITION: Pruitt-Shanks Project Archivist(*Fixed-Term Appointment*)
AVAILABLE: May 1, 2011
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Library seeks a motivated, innovative, collaborative, and knowledgeable Project Archivist to work on a large photographic collection in the Southern Historical Collection (SHC) of the Louis Round Wilson Special Collections Library.
Under the supervision of the Visual Materials Archivist, the Project Archivist will coordinate and implement the processing of the Pruitt-Shanks Photographic Collection. Pruitt-Shanks is a large collection of photographic negatives produced by two studio/commercial photographers in Columbus (Lowndes County), Mississippi, and the surrounding area from the late 1920s into the 1970s. There are approximately 140,000 images, both studio portraits and images of events, scenes, and people taken outside the studio. Primary duties will include assisting in conducting a preliminary inventory and developing a processing strategy; housing materials in appropriate storage enclosures; and arranging and describing the collection, including development of an NC-EAD-compliant finding aid. Additional duties will include supervision of a Graduate Student Research Assistant and an Undergraduate Student Assistant who will assist with the processing of the collection.
The Southern Historical Collection (SHC) documents the American South with its massive holdings of unique, primary source materials: letters, diaries, oral histories, photographs, sound recordings, scrapbooks, financial records, literary manuscripts, digital records, and items in many other formats. These records reveal the lives of farmers, homemakers, tradespeople, industrial workers, plantation owners, enslaved people, entrepreneurs, educators, politicians, activists, lawyers, physicians, and others. They date from the mid-18th century to the present. These materials, totaling over sixteen million items, make the SHC the largest assemblage of personal archival items anywhere in the world documenting the region.
The SHC offers strong documentation of all periods of southern history since the late 18th century: the colonial and Revolutionary periods (though less fully than the others); the antebellum plantation era; the Civil War and Reconstruction; the New South; the Jim Crow South; and the South in the second half of the 20th century. Subject strengths range widely, but especially prominent are early 19th-century plantation culture; Confederate leadership and fighting on both sides in the American Civil War; politics and political activism; religious experience; rural life; southern literature; African American life; journalism; business; and family relations. Among the most heavily used materials are thousands of oral history interviews with individuals ranging from business leaders to textile workers in the Southern Oral History Program Collection.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required: ALA accredited master’s degree in library or information science, or a Masters degree in American history or related field, with evidence of commitment to the archival profession as demonstrated by work experience (including internships), coursework, and memberships in professional associations. Demonstrated knowledge of EAD (Encoded Archival Description). Familiarity with archival descriptive standards, especially DACS (Describing Archives: A Content Standard). Superior interpersonal, communication, and writing skills. Demonstrated ability to work in a collegial environment.
Preferred: Experience processing photographic collections. Knowledge of the history and culture of the American South. Familiarity with historical methodology. Experience in a repository with photographic holdings or archives within an academic library.
THE UNIVERSITY AND THE LIBRARIES
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is the country's oldest state university. UNC-Chapel Hill has an enrollment of approximately 29,000 students, employs more than 3,500 members of the faculty, and offers 69 doctoral degrees as well as professional degrees in dentistry, medicine, pharmacy and law. Library collections include over 6.5 million volumes. The Library is a member of the Association of Research Libraries and the Center for Research Libraries. Together with the libraries at Duke University, North Carolina Central University, and North Carolina State University, the members of the Triangle Research Libraries Network (TRLN) provide services and collections to their students, faculty, and staff in support of the education, research, and service missions of the universities.
The University Library invests proudly in its employees, strives to create a diverse environment of respect and collaboration, and encourages vision and innovation.
THE REGION
The Triangle region is one of the most desirable places to live and work in North America and offers its residents a wide array of recreational, cultural, and intellectual activities. The mountains or the seashore are less than half day's drive from Chapel Hill.
The University of North Carolina is an equal opportunity employer and is strongly committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff.
SALARY AND BENEFITS
This is a twelve-month fixed-term appointment. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. Standard state benefits of annual leave, sick leave, and State or optional retirement plan. At the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, librarians enjoy the benefit of academic status and are represented on the faculty council.
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION
Review of applications will begin on March 31, 2011. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, but preference will be given to applications received by the begin review date.
TO APPLY
Please visit http://jobs.unc.edu/2501006 and complete the online application. Please include a letter of application, a resume and the name, mailing address, email address, and telephone number of three professional references. Additionally, please indicate in your cover letter where you first learned of this position.
Manuscripts Digitization Project Librarian, UNC Chapel Hill
ANNOUNCEMENT OF PROFESSIONAL VACANCY
UNC Chapel Hill University Library
POSITION: Manuscripts Digitization Project Librarian (*Fixed Term Appointment*)
AVAILABLE: August 1, 2011
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill University Library seeks a knowledgeable, resourceful, and collaborative individual for the position of Manuscripts Digitization Project Librarian. The Project Librarian will coordinate activities for the proposed, multi-year grant project, Content, Context, and Capacity: A Collaborative Large-Scale Digitization Project on the Long Civil Rights Movement in North Carolina. In this project, member libraries of the Triangle Research Libraries Network (TRLN) will digitize approximately forty modern manuscript collections and archival record groups in their entirety and present the digitized collections on the open web. TRLN is a collaborative organization of Duke University, North Carolina Central University, North Carolina State University, and The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Under the supervision of the grant’s principal investigator at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, the Project Librarian will work closely with the project steering committee representing the four TRLN member libraries. The successful candidate will convene and facilitate working groups for metadata practices, technical standards, evaluation, etc.; develop and conduct training sessions for project staff; create and manage the project’s web presence; and write and organize project documentation, including internal and external reports. In the first year, the Project Librarian will convert legacy finding aids into modern finding aids through encoding in EAD (Encoded Archival Description). Job responsibilities will evolve over the three-year project and will require travel among the campuses and within the Triangle area. The Project Librarian will collaborate with project staff, TRLN central staff, and colleagues at the TRLN member libraries for the successful and timely completion of the project.
Each TRLN member library holds world-class special collections, including manuscript collections and archival record groups that document the historical era known as the Long Civil Rights Movement (LCRM). In 2010, the TRLN libraries’ special collections and university archives received a planning grant from the State Library of North Carolina and designed Content, Context, and Capacity. The primary objective of the project is to promote scholarship and support educational uses of manuscripts and archival resources by extending the reach of modern collections beyond the walls of the four institutions. Secondly, the project will provide a proof of concept for a collaborative approach to large-scale digitization. The TRLN libraries will develop cooperative standards and practices and test multi-institutional workflows that will deliver digitized special collections effectively now and in the future.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required: ALA accredited master’s degree in library or information science with evidence of commitment to special collections, archives, or academic libraries as demonstrated by work experience (including internships), coursework, or memberships in professional associations. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with others to accomplish goals and meet deadlines. Superior interpersonal, oral and written communication, and organizational skills. Experience with web page creation and management.
Preferred: Working knowledge of EAD and archival descriptive standards, including DACS (Describing Archives: A Content Standard). Experience delivering public presentations and facilitating meetings. Coursework or interest in North Carolina history or the Long Civil Rights Movement. Grant writing experience. Evidence of managing complex projects.
THE UNIVERSITY AND THE LIBRARIES
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is the country's oldest state university. UNC-Chapel Hill has an enrollment of approximately 29,000 students, employs more than 3,500 faculty, offers 69 doctoral degrees as well as professional degrees in dentistry, medicine, pharmacy and law. The Library is a member of the Association of Research Libraries, the Center for Research Libraries, and the Triangle Research Libraries Network (TRLN). The TRLN libraries, at Chapel Hill, Duke University, North Carolina Central University, and North Carolina State University, provide services and collections to their students, faculty, and staff in support of the education, research, and service missions of the universities.The University Library invests proudly in its employees, strives to create a diverse environment of respect and collaboration, and encourages vision and innovation.
THE REGION
The Triangle region is one of the most desirable places to live and work in North America and offers its residents a wide array of recreational, cultural, and intellectual activities. The mountains or the seashore are less than half day's drive from Chapel Hill. The University of North Carolina is an equal opportunity employer and is strongly committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff.
SALARY AND BENEFITS
This is a twelve-month fixed-term appointment, with the possibility of two additional one-year appointments contingent on continued funding and performance. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. Standard state benefits of annual leave, sick leave, and State or optional retirement plan. At the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, librarians enjoy the benefit of academic status and are members of the faculty council.
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION
Review of applications will begin on April 1, 2011. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, but preference will be given to applications received by the begin review date.
TO APPLY
Please visit http://jobs.unc.edu/2501007 and complete the online application. Please include a letter of application, a resume and the name, mailing address, email address, and telephone number of three professional references. Additionally, please indicate in your cover letter where you first learned of this position.
Monday, March 07, 2011
Chair, Digital Services and Shared Collections, University of Florida
POSITION VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT Chair, Digital Services and Shared Collections
Associate University Librarian or University Librarian
The George A. Smathers Libraries at the University of Florida is seeking an experienced, skilled, and dedicated individual to serve as the Chair of Digital Services and Shared Collections. The Chair will be responsible for adopting a business model approach, designing efficient and productive workflows, and effectively communicating vision and goals to donors, partners, and a variety of other internal and external constituents. The Chair will lead Digital Services including the Institutional Repository (IR), and will have reporting responsibilities for Preservation and Shared Collections Processing. The Chair will be involved in the planning for the new complex to house Shared Collections. For further information regarding this position and application procedures access the full Position Vacancy Announcement at: http://web.uflib.ufl.edu/pers/FacultyPositions.html.
All inquiries and submissions of required application materials should be sent to Bonnie J. Smith, Smathers Libraries Human Resources Office, at: bonniesmith@ufl.edu. The University of Florida is an equally opportunity employer and is strongly committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. Applicants from a broad spectrum of people, including members of ethnic minorities and disabled persons, are especially encouraged to apply. The complete vacancy announcement and application instructions are available at: http://www.uflib.ufl.edu/pers/careers.htm.
Associate University Librarian or University Librarian
The George A. Smathers Libraries at the University of Florida is seeking an experienced, skilled, and dedicated individual to serve as the Chair of Digital Services and Shared Collections. The Chair will be responsible for adopting a business model approach, designing efficient and productive workflows, and effectively communicating vision and goals to donors, partners, and a variety of other internal and external constituents. The Chair will lead Digital Services including the Institutional Repository (IR), and will have reporting responsibilities for Preservation and Shared Collections Processing. The Chair will be involved in the planning for the new complex to house Shared Collections. For further information regarding this position and application procedures access the full Position Vacancy Announcement at: http://web.uflib.ufl.edu/pers/FacultyPositions.html.
All inquiries and submissions of required application materials should be sent to Bonnie J. Smith, Smathers Libraries Human Resources Office, at: bonniesmith@ufl.edu. The University of Florida is an equally opportunity employer and is strongly committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. Applicants from a broad spectrum of people, including members of ethnic minorities and disabled persons, are especially encouraged to apply. The complete vacancy announcement and application instructions are available at: http://www.uflib.ufl.edu/pers/careers.htm.
Thursday, March 03, 2011
Instruction Consultant and Training Program Coordinator, Univ. of Florida
POSITION VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT: Instruction Consultant and Training Program Coordinator
The George A. Smathers Libraries at the University of Florida is seeking an experienced, skilled, and dedicated individual to serve as the Instruction Consultant and Training Program Coordinator works in collaboration with and under the supervision of the Assistant Program Director for HR in managing the Smathers Libraries training and development efforts including assessing needs, establishing curriculum and evaluating outcomes. This position will be responsible for designing and assisting in the delivery of library-specific trainings for 300 library staff and faculty, as well as coordinating trainings offered through professional organizations, the UF Training and Development Office, and other sources. The Instruction Consultant and Training Program Coordinator also serves as consultant and instructional design and delivery expert for 80 library faculty, including subject specialists and instruction librarians, and staff in order to improve the quality and effectiveness of instruction provided by the Libraries to the University. This position will provide expertise, training, coaching and consultation on instructional efforts including the preparation of resources and supportive materials to facilitate traditional, online and hybrid learning; improve access for remote users; and expand the effective use of educational tools such as asynchronous and synchronous technologies, screen capture, video conferencing, video tutorials, webinars, and online discussions and chat, and new technologies as they become available.
The complete vacancy announcement and application instructions are available at: http://www.uflib.ufl.edu/pers/
Tuesday, March 01, 2011
METRO Professional Development Update, March 2011
SLA-NY@METRO:
Job Hunting Tips and Tricks to Build Up Your Career
Thurs, March 3 | 5:30-8:30pm | No cost to METRO and SLA-NY Members, but registration is required
As Library Journal Movers and Shakers and ALA Emerging Leaders, Lisa Chow and Sandra Sajonas will share their experiences as well as some tips, tricks and tools for your career development no matter your level and experience in the profession. *Registration for this event has reached full capacity. To place your name on a waiting list, please contact Laura Forshay at lforshay@metro.org.
To learn more, please visit http://www.metro.org/en/cev/36.
How to Create and Manage Your Online Presence
Wed, March 9 | 1-4pm | $35 METRO, $30 myMETRO, $60 Non-members
In today's competitive job market it's more important than ever to have an impressive online presence. This workshop will discuss how to manage all aspects of your personal brand portfolio and develop strategies for branding success.
To learn more & register, please visit http://www.metro.org/en/cev/28.
ALA President's Forum: Sponsored by METRO
Thurs, March 10 | 4-6pm | No cost to METRO members, but registration required
Candidates Susan Stroyan and Maureen Sullivan will present brief remarks and be available for informal questions.
To learn more & register, please visit http://www.metro.org/en/cev/30.
WordPress Basics
Thurs, March 17 | 10am-1pm | $35 METRO, $30 myMETRO, $60 Non-members
During this three-hour workshop, instructor Nicole Engard will walk librarians through the basics of using WordPress as a content management system for an entire library website.
To learn more & register, please visit http://www.metro.org/en/cev/40.
WordPress Advanced
Thurs, March 24 | 10am-1pm | $35 METRO, $30 myMETRO, $60 Non-members
Geared toward librarians who have a basic understanding of WordPress, this follow-up workshop will explore in greater depth how to customize a WordPress library website.
To learn more & register, please visit http://www.metro.org/en/cev/41.
April:
Mock Interviews: Are You Prepared?
Wed, April 6 | 5:30-8:00pm | $25 METRO & myMETRO, $30 Non-members
These role-playing mock interviews will give participants a chance to practice their interviewing skills and receive feedback regarding their performance. Space in this workshop is limited.
To learn more & register, please visit http://www.metro.org/en/cev/50.
Upcoming Special Interest Group Meetings:
Bibliographic Instruction: Citation Situation
Thurs, March 3 | 10:00am-12:00pm - Learn more & register at http://www.metro.org/en/cev/43
GoDIG: Freedom of Information Day
Wed, March 16 | 9:30am-12:00pm - Learn more & register at http://www.metro.org/en/cev/38
Digitization: Digital Preservation for Libraries & Archives
Thurs, March 31 | 10:00am-12:00pm - Learn more & register at http://www.metro.org/en/cev/37
Library 2.0: Using "Xtranormal" Movies in Libraries
Wed, April 6 | 10:00am-12:30pm - Learn more & register at http://www.metro.org/en/cev/39
ILL
Tues, April 12 | 10:00am-12:00pm - Learn more & register at http://www.metro.org/en/cev/49
Please contact Laura Forshay at lforshay@metro.org, 212.228.2320 x 10 with any questions
Job Hunting Tips and Tricks to Build Up Your Career
Thurs, March 3 | 5:30-8:30pm | No cost to METRO and SLA-NY Members, but registration is required
As Library Journal Movers and Shakers and ALA Emerging Leaders, Lisa Chow and Sandra Sajonas will share their experiences as well as some tips, tricks and tools for your career development no matter your level and experience in the profession. *Registration for this event has reached full capacity. To place your name on a waiting list, please contact Laura Forshay at lforshay@metro.org.
To learn more, please visit http://www.metro.org/en/cev/36.
How to Create and Manage Your Online Presence
Wed, March 9 | 1-4pm | $35 METRO, $30 myMETRO, $60 Non-members
In today's competitive job market it's more important than ever to have an impressive online presence. This workshop will discuss how to manage all aspects of your personal brand portfolio and develop strategies for branding success.
To learn more & register, please visit http://www.metro.org/en/cev/28.
ALA President's Forum: Sponsored by METRO
Thurs, March 10 | 4-6pm | No cost to METRO members, but registration required
Candidates Susan Stroyan and Maureen Sullivan will present brief remarks and be available for informal questions.
To learn more & register, please visit http://www.metro.org/en/cev/30.
WordPress Basics
Thurs, March 17 | 10am-1pm | $35 METRO, $30 myMETRO, $60 Non-members
During this three-hour workshop, instructor Nicole Engard will walk librarians through the basics of using WordPress as a content management system for an entire library website.
To learn more & register, please visit http://www.metro.org/en/cev/40.
WordPress Advanced
Thurs, March 24 | 10am-1pm | $35 METRO, $30 myMETRO, $60 Non-members
Geared toward librarians who have a basic understanding of WordPress, this follow-up workshop will explore in greater depth how to customize a WordPress library website.
To learn more & register, please visit http://www.metro.org/en/cev/41.
April:
Mock Interviews: Are You Prepared?
Wed, April 6 | 5:30-8:00pm | $25 METRO & myMETRO, $30 Non-members
These role-playing mock interviews will give participants a chance to practice their interviewing skills and receive feedback regarding their performance. Space in this workshop is limited.
To learn more & register, please visit http://www.metro.org/en/cev/50.
Upcoming Special Interest Group Meetings:
Bibliographic Instruction: Citation Situation
Thurs, March 3 | 10:00am-12:00pm - Learn more & register at http://www.metro.org/en/cev/43
GoDIG: Freedom of Information Day
Wed, March 16 | 9:30am-12:00pm - Learn more & register at http://www.metro.org/en/cev/38
Digitization: Digital Preservation for Libraries & Archives
Thurs, March 31 | 10:00am-12:00pm - Learn more & register at http://www.metro.org/en/cev/37
Library 2.0: Using "Xtranormal" Movies in Libraries
Wed, April 6 | 10:00am-12:30pm - Learn more & register at http://www.metro.org/en/cev/39
ILL
Tues, April 12 | 10:00am-12:00pm - Learn more & register at http://www.metro.org/en/cev/49
Please contact Laura Forshay at lforshay@metro.org, 212.228.2320 x 10 with any questions
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