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Head, Digital Projects & Metadata, Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Yale University, New Haven, CT

Head, Digital Projects & Metadata
Beinecke Rare Book & Manuscript Library
Yale University Library
Rank: Librarian I-III

Schedule: Full-time (37.5 hours per week); Standard Work Week (M-F, 8:30-5:00)

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/.

Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library
The Beinecke Library is Yale's principal repository for literary papers and early manuscripts and rare books. In addition to distinguished general collections, the library houses the Osborn Collection, noted for its British and literary and historical manuscripts, and outstanding special collections devoted to American literature, German literature, and Western Americana. The Beinecke’s collections include materials ranging from medieval manuscripts to born-digital electronic records, audio and video. The Beinecke has undertaken an ambitious digitization program and offers online access to over 150,000 images through its Digital Images Online database, as well as access to streaming audio and video, and to a host of online exhibitions and digital projects involving blogs, podcasts, and social-tagging. The Beinecke is currently engaged in bringing intentionality to the development of the Library’s digital resources and projects, and to providing responsive and effective services to online users of the Beinecke’s materials as well as thoughtful integration with other digital efforts at Yale. For additional information about the Beinecke Library, visit http://www.library.yale.edu/beinecke/.

General Purpose
Under the general direction of the Head of Technical Services and working in close collaboration with the Head of Technology and Digital Assets, the Digital Imaging Studio Production Manager, and units across the Beinecke Library, the Head of Digital Projects & Metadata plays a leading role in creating, describing, and delivering digitized resources and in exploring, proposing, and developing innovative tools and services that improve the ability of scholars, students, and educators to make use of existing and emerging digital resources.

Responsibilities
The Head of Digital Projects & Metadata is responsible for the day-to-day management of a variety of digital projects and is responsible for overseeing and creating metadata across a wide range of materials including manuscripts, photographs, ephemera, art objects, maps, prints and drawings, books, and other printed material. The Head of Digital Projects & Metadata provides leadership and technical expertise in the investigation and application of new metadata standards; defines input standards; devises quality control routines; proposes local policies and procedures; maintains and enhances current metadata infrastructure and practices; prepares and evaluates material for digital capture; participates in managing the workflow of the Digital Studio and coordinates and supervises metadata creation by staff, student assistants, and interns; hires and supervises Digital Projects & Metadata staff; provides guidance, training, skill development, and performance evaluation; participates in the formulation of policies and procedures for the Technical Services Department. The Head of Digital Projects & Metadata is a liaison to the Technology and Digital Assets Department and works collaboratively with other Library staff to develop and employ improved interfaces and delivery tools. The Head of Digital Projects & Metadata represents the Beinecke in Yale University Library-wide and nationally, in discussions and committees pertaining to metadata, cataloging standards, and digital initiatives for digital library development at Yale, and is active professionally. May be required to assist with disaster recovery efforts. May be assigned to work on West Campus.

Qualifications
MLS from an ALA-accredited library science program. Cataloging experience in a research or academic library setting, preferably with special collections materials. Demonstrated familiarity with the basic principles and standards for descriptive cataloging of rare printed materials, archival and manuscript material, or visual materials. Knowledge of established and emerging metadata schemes (Dublin Core, EAD, EAC-CPF,MODS, MARC, VRA Core, CDWA), content standards (AACR2, DCRM, DACS, CCO), and thesauri (LCSH, NAF, AAT, TGM). Bibliographic knowledge of at least one modern Western European language. Excellent technical aptitude with computer applications such as MS Excel and MS Access. Experience with library management systems such as Voyager. Experience with digital reformatting projects; experience with project management tools and techniques; demonstrated ability to use databases and develop functional requirements for them; knowledge of the principles, standards, and technological framework of digital preservation; strong commitment to enhancing service through teamwork and responsiveness to clients and project partners, both internal and external. Ability to excel in a rapidly changing environment. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across units, organize and coordinate work, handle multiple projects simultaneously, meet deadlines, and be an effective contributor to a production-oriented, project environment. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Supervisory experience required. One year of professional experience required. For appointment to the rank of Librarian II requires two years of professional experience and professional accomplishments. For appointment to the rank of Librarian III requires five years of professional experience and professional accomplishments.

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 http://www.yale.edu/jobs for immediate consideration - the STARS req ID for this position is 15467BR. Please be sure to reference # 15467BR 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 http://www.yale.edu/hronline/careers/screening/faqs.html for additional information on the background check requirements and process.

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.

Instructional Services Librarian Mortola Library, Pace University, Pleasantville, NY

Instructional Services Librarian
Mortola Library, Pace University
Pleasantville, NY 10570

Basic Functions:

Participate in a dynamic instruction program that emphasizes the integration of digital and print resources, promotes inquiry, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills, develops autonomous learners, and facilitates life-long learning. Collaborate with the Instructional Services (IS) Team and departmental faculty in designing, implementing, and assessing multifaceted instructional services, including: curricular-based instruction, drop-in workshops and seminars, interactive Web-based tutorials, library orientation tours, on-the-road presentations, community outreach activities, and individualized research assistance; share responsibility for scheduling functions and activities conducted by the IS Team, and participate as a member of the Reference Services Team.

Position reports to the Assistant University Librarian for Instructional Services and functions as part of the Instructional Services Team. Work hours are typically 9-5, with evening and weekend hours required periodically.

Position Qualifications:

ALA-accredited MLS
Academic teacher preparation or equivalent combination of training/experience
Demonstrated knowledge and skills in assessment, instructional design, learning theories, instructional principles & practice
1 - 2 years academic reference or instructional experience
Working knowledge of print & electronic reference sources
Experience in creating web pages, databases, or in using mark-up languages such as HTML; proficiency with Windows and Internet applications
Commitment to principles of collegiality, teamwork and collaboration, user-centered service, and information literacy
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

POSITION ANTICIPATED START DATE: June 18, 2012

Applications are accepted online only at: http://careers.pace.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=52752

Questions can be addressed to Sarah Burns Feyl, Assistant University Librarian for Instructional Services, sburnsfeyl@pace.edu

Columbia University Libraries Symposium- Registration is now open!

Registration is now open for the 2012 Columbia Libraries Symposium which will be held in Uris Hall on March 16th.

The registration fee is $45 ($50 after March 12).
Registration and program details can be found on the Symposium website at:
https://library.columbia.edu/bts/symposia/cul-symposia/2012.html


The theme for this year's Sumposuim is:
?New Models of Academic Collaboration?

?New Models of Academic Collaboration? will focus on how research libraries are discovering the value of collaboration among and within institutions. As these collaborative models evolve, they foster new approaches to scholarship among faculty, students, library professionals, and institutions. The symposium will address questions such as: What are these new models and approaches? How are they being applied? How can they be replicated or adapted?

Registration link: https://library.columbia.edu/bts/symposia/cul-symposia/2012/registration.html

Program (tentative): https://library.columbia.edu/bts/symposia/cul-symposia/2012/program.html

If you have any questions, please e-mail: refsymposium@libraries.cul.columbia.edu

Asnuntuck Community College, Director of Library Services, CT

Asnuntuck Community College

Director of Library Services

Asnuntuck Community College has the following Full-time opening: Director of Library Services.

Information on qualifications and compensation is available at www.acc.commnet.edu (click on Human Resources Tab).

Asnuntuck Community College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F. Protected group members are strongly encouraged to apply.

ACRL/NY New Librarians Discussion Group Meeting, Feb. 21, 2012

ACRL/NY New Librarians Discussion Group Meeting

Tuesday, February 21, 2012
6:00-8:00 p.m.
Speaker: Margaret Bausman
Topic: “What New Academic Librarians Need to Know”

Margaret Bausman is a new academic librarian. In 2010, she completed her MSLIS degree at Long Island University's Palmer School in the Rare Books and Special Collections concentration and earned a certificate in Archives and Records Management. In May 2011, Meg was hired as an Instructional and Reference Librarian at the Schools of Social Work and Public Health Library at Hunter College. Previously, Meg had worked for over a decade as a clinician and administrator in children’s community mental health services. Come and hear Meg talk about her experiences as a new librarian.

The meeting will be held in

C196.05 (Special Collections Reading Room), Mina Rees Library

CUNY Graduate Center

365 Fifth Ave.
New York, NY 10016-4309

Light snacks will be served.

RSVP by February 19th to Michael Handis (mhandis@gc.cuny.edu) or Linda Miles (lmiles.librarian@gmail.com)

You must register to attend and bring a picture ID.
Space is limited and your name must appear on the security list.

ACRL/NY Events and Jobs Moving Very Soon

Moving Day is coming very soon for ACRL/NY Events and Jobs!

We'll be moving to WordPress and a new address and feed. We hope to go live with our WordPress site in the next day or so and will discontinue this blog in about a week. Instructions on how to subscribe by RSS or email to the new site will be available once we go live. And yes--we will continue to provide the same events and jobs posts as on this blog.

Posts from this blog dating to November 2011 are also on our new site. This Blogger site, ACRL/NY Events and Jobs. will not be deleted.

SUNYLA 2012: Fashioning the Library of the Future June 6-8, 2012

Academic libraries are responding to a whirlwind of challenges and disruptions - from distance education to demonstrating value, from new technologies to new services. Staying “en vogue” means responding to these challenges in interesting and creative ways. Are you trying a new, user centered service or experimenting with patron driven technology at your library? Are you using new teaching strategies or experimenting with new technology in the classroom? How are you and your staff enhancing the value of your library? Come share your fashion forward knowledge with us at SUNYLA 2012 at the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) in Manhattan!

We welcome proposals for pre-conference workshops, conference sessions, panel discussions and poster presentations on any topic related to the future of libraries including but not limited to:

Customer Service Reference Leadership/Management Accountability/Assessment Marketing Interlibrary Loan Intellectual Property/Copyright Information Literacy Collection Development · Patron driven acquisitions Archives/ Digitization projects Reserves Space Management Stacks Maintenance Student Workers Management Security

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Submissions are accepted through our Google Form. If you are submitting proposals for multiple sessions, please fill out a form for each.

Deadline for proposals: February 24, 2012

Pre-conference Workshops

Scheduled Day: Wednesday, June 6

Format: 90 minutes or 3 hours and should include some interactive or hands-on component.

Notes: Special Interest Groups are invited to take advantage of this pre-conference time.

Computer labs will be available for up to 3 pre-conference workshops. Please indicate whether you prefer or need a computer lab for your pre-conference session.

Contact: Rosanne Humes (Nassau) rosanne.humes@ncc.edu, 1-516-572-7402

Conference Sessions

Scheduled Day: Thursday, June 7 or Friday, June 8

Format: 45 or 90 minutes, Choose the time frame that is most appropriate. This venue has small presentation spaces so

presentations which include interactive and hands-on activities are welcomed.

Contact: Bonnie Swoger (Geneseo) swoger@geneseo.edu, 1-585-245-5593

Panel Discussions

Scheduled Day: Thursday, June 7 or Friday, June 8

Format: 45 or 90 minutes

Notes: Do you have a bit of experience or knowledge in any of the areas below? The planning committee is seeking participants for panel sessions on the following topics:

• Open Educational Resources and Open Content
• Repositories
• Intellectual Property Trends and Issues
• Distance Learning and the Library
• Libraries in the state's and nation's political and economic climate
• Other topics will be considered

You don’t need to be an expert, but your knowledge and experience, combined with others, will be a valuable resource for your fellow librarians.

Contact: Bonnie Swoger (Geneseo) swoger@geneseo.edu, 1-585-245-5593, if you are interested.

Poster Sessions

Scheduled Day: Thursday, June 7.

Format: Posters will be set up between 7:30 to 9am with the poster session in the evening from 4:30 to 6pm.

Notes: Posters should be no larger than

Contact: Stephanie Herfel (Orange) stephanie.herfel@sunyorange.edu, 1-845-341-9051

Please refer to the “Guidelines for the SUNYLA Annual Conference Expenses” available at: http://sunyla.org/policies/conference-expenses for information on expense reimbursement.

Looking forward to seeing you at FIT for SUNYLA 2012.

Coordinator, Student Multimedia Design Center Services, University of Delaware

Description: The University of Delaware Library seeks a motivated, service-oriented, professional librarian to serve as Coordinator, Student Multimedia Design Center Services. The position reports to the Head, Student Multimedia Design Center, and works in a rapidly changing, technology-rich public service environment to coordinate general outreach and instruction activities related to multimedia technology and assess departmental needs. Work collaboratively with other librarians, faculty, and information technology staff to provide instructional support for students on multimedia projects and coursework. Provide initial technical support for the Center, including troubleshooting software, hardware, and equipment issues and the design and maintenance of the departmental web site. Develop departmental staff training and enrichment activities to practice and learn new multimedia technologies. Provide direct assistance to library users at a busy service desk with: computer hardware, software applications, and equipment; microforms, maps, and CD-ROM collections; scanner/copiers and portable media equipment; and register transactions. Assist the Head, Student Multimedia Design Center in overall departmental operations and program planning, including recommending multimedia equipment and software for purchase and recommending and implementing new policies, procedures, and services related to multimedia.

Qualifications: Master’s degree from an ALA-accredited program. Demonstrated experience with current multimedia production capabilities in Windows and/or Macintosh operating systems using software such as the iLife suite, the Adobe Creative Suite, and Final Cut Pro. Successful experience working with university faculty, students and staff in an academic setting. Ability to use technology to meet instructional and public service objectives. Video creation equipment troubleshooting experience preferred. Excellent oral and written communications skills to enable effective instruction to groups related to the use of multimedia in higher education. Strong public service orientation. Ability to create and maintain web sites using CSS, HTML 5, and Javascript. Knowledge of trends in librarianship and digital multimedia creation in order to effectively serve the student population. Ability to supervise and train student staff and establish and maintain effective working relationships with diverse individuals in a busy service environment.

General Information: The University of Delaware Library makes accessible a broad range of electronic resources, including over 42,000 electronic and print journals, over 320 databases, and over 26,000 videos. Library collections which are broadly based and comprehensive include over 2.8 million volumes. The Library has 275 public access workstations, 200 laptop connections, and wireless access. The Library is a Member of the Association of Research Libraries, Center for Research Libraries, Coalition for Networked Information, Council on Library and Information Resources, Digital Library Federation, OCLC Research Partnership, and SPARC. The Library is an Affiliate member of the National Network of Libraries of Medicine (NN/LM) that promotes health information, education and/or access in the Mid-Atlantic Region which includes Delaware, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania. More information about the Library is available at http://www.udel.edu/library. The Student Multimedia Design Center is a state-of-the-art multimedia facility with two instructional classrooms, four digital video studios, and more than 80 computers for individual and collaborative student use. The Center provides multi-level editing equipment and software, SMART boards to rehearse presentations, and more than 145 kits, such as video camera kits, for circulation. Please see http://www.lib.udel.edu/multimedia for more information.

Salary: Appointment will be at the level of Assistant Librarian (level 13) or Senior Assistant Librarian (level 14) with 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.

To Apply: Include cover letter and resume, along with the names and contact information of three professional references, in a single document following University of Delaware application instructions at http://www.udel.edu/udjobs/ by February 29, 2012.

Equal Employment Opportunity
Employment offers will be conditioned upon successful completion of a criminal background check. A conviction will not necessarily exclude you from employment. The University of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity Employer which encourages applications from Minority Group Members and Women. The University's Notice of Non-Discrimination can be found at http://www.udel.edu/aboutus/legalnotices.html

Social Media Week in NYC is February 11-17, 2012

From the website: “February 2012 will mark the fourth year Social Media Week returns to New York. Reflecting on the global impact of social media and its role as a catalyst in driving cultural, political, economic and social change, this year’s theme will focus on Empowering Change through Collaboration.”

Their website is here: http://socialmediaweek.org/newyork/

You can find the schedule of events under the “Attend” link in the blue navigational bar.

2012/13 Kress Fellowship in Art Librarianship at Yale University

https://collaborate.library.yale.edu/lhr-public/Internships%20and%20Fellowships/Kress%20Fellowship.aspx

The Robert B. Haas Family Arts Library
Yale University, New Haven, CT

Yale University Library Seeks Applications and Nominations for 2012/13 Kress Fellowship in Art Librarianship at Yale University

Fixed Duration Position: 8 months from date of hire; non-renewable
Expected Start Date: June 1, 2012

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 ROBERT B. HAAS FAMILY ARTS LIBRARY
The Haas Family Arts Library at Yale consists of collections from three (FOUR) formerly-separate operating units: Art and Architecture, Arts of the Book, Drama and (ADD) the Visual Resources Collection. Now located under one roof, these libraries support arts-area programming at Yale, including the Schools of Architecture, Art, and Drama, and the department of the History of Art, as well as the teaching and research needs of the Yale community beyond the visual arts. In addition, the Arts Library houses several prominent archival and special collections in Art and Architecture, Arts of the Book, and Drama, ranging from type specimens and woodblocks to theatrical archives to one of the world's foremost collection of books on color.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The Yale University Library welcomes applications and nominations for the 2012/13 Kress Fellowship in Art Librarianship. The Kress Fellowship is intended for a recent graduate from library school who wishes to pursue a career in art librarianship. This fellowship is made possible through the generosity of the Samuel H. Kress Foundation. Through this fellowship, the Kress Foundation seeks to achieve in the field of art librarianship what it has accomplished for art history and art conservation: ensuring the growth of the discipline by promoting the advancement of new professionals.

The Haas Family Arts Library at Yale serves a distinguished array of academic and museum programs, architects, artists and scholars. Kress Fellows have the opportunity to interact routinely with faculty, staff and students in distinguished Schools of Architecture, Art, and Drama; a nationally ranked department of the History of Art; and two outstanding university art museums, the Yale Center for British Art and the Yale University Art Gallery. They also have occasion to collaborate with colleagues from throughout the Yale University Library, including the Sterling Memorial Library, the Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library, and the library and rare books department of the Yale Center for British Art. The rich professional and scholarly resources of New York City and Boston's art libraries and museums are within two hours travel, providing still further opportunities for professional growth and professional contact with colleagues.

RESPONSIBILITIES

This year the focus of the Kress Fellowship will be on public services librarianship, specializing in architecture and design, which will include experience in reference services and library research education. During their tenure at Yale, Kress Fellows are expected to pursue a mutually agreed-upon project resulting in a publishable paper or a new library service (such as a webpage or research guide). Kress Fellows are also introduced to a broad spectrum of professional activities and may have the opportunity to perform collection development activities or assist with library-based exhibitions. Kress Fellows also participate in library planning committees and task forces and engage in campus, regional, and national professional organizations and other collaborative activities. Expected to be professionally active and represent the Library and the University in the academic, scholarly, and professional community. May be required to participate with 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. Excellent analytical, organizational, management, customer service, and interpersonal skills. Ability to effectively build partnerships and promote the benefits of change in an academic culture that often values ambiguity, diversity of opinion, and historic precedent. Ability to communicate effectively through both oral and written expression. Ability to work both independently and collegially in a demanding and rapidly changing environment.

Preferred: Advanced degree and/or relevant experience in history of art, architecture or related arts disciplines. Experience with web design and development and electronic information resources. Experience with HTML and XML. Reading knowledge of two or more Western European languages.

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 Kress Fellowship is a competitive fellowship. Applicants should submit a current resume, as well as a brief cover letter/statement of interest, and names and contact information of three (3) professional references, to Amy Burlingame, Human Resources Supervisor & Staffing Representative, via e-mail at hrlibrary@yale.edu, before March 1, 2012. The statement of interest is expected to reflect a genuine commitment to art librarianship and an interest in the provision of information services to the visual arts community. There is no application form. Please be sure to include “2012/13 Kress Fellowship” in the e-mail subject and cover letter. A search committee of Yale librarians will review submissions. The Kress Fellow will be in residence at Yale for eight (8) months, and will receive an award of $30,000, prorated over the fellowship term. Health insurance will be provided.

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 http://www.yale.edu/hronline/careers/screening/faqs.html for additional information on the background check requirements and process.

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.

METRO &ACRL/NY Present: Libraries in Flux, Mon. March 19

Speaker: Lee Rainie, Director, Pew Internet & American Life Project

Date: Monday, March 19, 2012

Time: 3:00pm-5:00pm.

Location: METRO Training Center (4th floor)
57 E. 11th Street
New York NY 10003
Phone: (212) 228-2320

Event Description: Lee Rainie, Director of the Pew Research Center's Internet & American Life Project, will discuss the Project's findings about how people gather, share, and create information on the internet and with their mobile phones. He will describe how libraries can fit into the social networks that are the main social structures for learning and caring in the 21st Century. And he will describe the work that the Project is doing with a grant from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation about the role of libraries in the lives of their patrons and communities.

METRO Institutional Member Employee: $10.00
Individual myMETRO Member: $10.00
ACRL/NY Member: $10.00
Non-Member: $25.00

For more information, please see: http://www.metro.org/en/cev/150

METRO Event Videos Available Now Online

METRO partnered with ACRL/NY to host professional development events beginning in the Fall, 2011. The videos for the first two events are now available on the METRO website:

Fair Use is Not Civil Disobedience: Rethinking the Copyright Wars and the Role of the Academic Library, James Neal, Vice President of Information Services and University Librarian. Video at: http://www.metro.org/en/articles/view.asp?articleid=434

Change in the Digital Age: Metadata Trends for Libraries, Rebecca Guenther, Independent Consultant (former Senior Network Specialist, Library of Congress).

Video at: http://www.metro.org/en/art/469/

ACRL/NY Grad Services Discussion Group, Thursday Feb. 9

ACRL/NY Graduate Services Discussion Group

(blog: http://acrlnygsdg.wordpress.com/)

Thursday, February 9, 2012

3 p.m.-5 p.m.

Meeting and tour of the Research Commons at NYU’s Bobst Library

The Graduate Services Discussion Group (GSDG) of ACRL/NY is a forum for librarians who work with graduate student populations to discuss how to customize and do outreach to graduate students in all disciplines. Join co-chairs Michael Handis and Amy Ballmer for snacks and discussion about working with this special population followed by a tour of the new graduate student spaces at Bobst Library.

RSVP by February 6th to Michael Handis (mhandis@gc.cuny.edu)

or Amy Ballmer (aballmer@gc.cuny.edu).

Not a member of ACRL/NY? Join Here! (LIS students can join at a discounted rate)

Department Head, Circulation Services and Interlibrary Loan, Stony Brook University

Campus Description: Stony Brook University, home to many highly ranked graduate research programs, is located 60 miles from New York City on Long Island's scenic North Shore. Our 1,100-acre campus is home to 24,000 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral students and more than 13,500 faculty and staff. The University is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities and co-manager of nearby Brookhaven National Laboratory, a multidisciplinary research laboratory supporting world class scientific programs utilizing state-of-the-art facilities. Stony Brook University Medical Center is Suffolk County's only academic medical center and tertiary care provider. Many opportunities exist for collaborative research, and in some cases, joint appointments with BNL or with Medical School departments.

FAST TRACK

Descriptive Title: Department Head, Circulation Services and Interlibrary Loan	REF#: F-7074-12-01-F
Budget Title: Assistant Librarian	Faculty Position
Department: Library	Campus: Stony Brook West Campus/HSC
	Salary: Commensurate with experience

Required Qualifications: ALA-accredited MLS/MLIS degree. Two years of full time library work experience. Demonstrated ability to coordinate the borrowing and lending of physical and digital library collections through library circulation operations, interlibrary loan, and document delivery services. Two years minimum full time supervisory experience. Demonstrated knowledge of current technology trends as they apply to the design and delivery of information services. Experience with integrated library automation systems. Demonstrated record of ongoing professional development and contribution. Ability to take initiative, prioritize, meet deadlines and manage change. Demonstrated ability to provide customer service. Strong understanding of copyright principles. Knowledge of trends in resource sharing and scholarly communications in relevant disciplines. Strong analytical, organization, customer service, interpersonal and communication skills. Demonstrated ability to apply existing and emerging technology to new projects/ventures. Ability to work both independently and collegially in a demanding and rapidly changing environment.

Preferred Qualifications: Work experience in an academic or research library. Working knowledge of OCLC and ILLiad systems. Experience with Ariel, QuickDoc, and DocLine. Experience with ExLibris Aleph management system. Teaching experience in a classroom setting. Knowledge of current issues and trends in mobile and Web 2.0 technologies. Library collection development experience.

Responsibilities & Requirements: The Stony Brook University Libraries seek a user-oriented and innovative librarian to join its team. The Head of Circulation Services and Interlibrary Loan will explore new models of access and library collection sharing, incorporate emerging technologies, analyze workflows, and provide services that are responsive to the information needs of the university in a fast-paced and rapidly changing environment. This position participates in the setting of policies in consultation with other Department Heads, Associate Directors, and the Dean and Director of Libraries. The Head of Circulation Services and Interlibrary Loan will be responsible for the following:

• Direct supervision of staffing for the Circulation Services and Interlibrary Loan Departments for the Health Sciences Library and the West Campus Libraries.
• Supervise student assistants in all of assigned areas, as required.
• Supervise management of the Main Stacks, including circulating materials and serials processing, as appropriate.
• Streamline electronic delivery of library resources.
• Set policy standards for loan periods, fines and billing for overdue, missing, and lost items.
• Identify appropriate technological advancements to implement improved circulation and material delivery services.
• Deliver reports detailing borrowing and lending trends.
• Provide and ensure superior customer service.
• Generate financial reports of expenditures and revenue related to interlibrary loan, document delivery, and circulation services.
• Compile and maintain statistical reports for interlibrary loan, document delivery, and circulation policies and procedures.
• Serve as Copyright Clearance Center librarian representative for the campus.
• Communicate and consult with campus legal counsel regarding fair use and copyright compliance in library material requests and use.
• Provide specialized information delivery support as needed and by appointment.
• Participate in library information literacy and research support activities.
• Design and collaborate with other librarians to produce web-based research guides and tutorials.
• Utilize social networks and other technologies to create awareness about library services and resources.
• Take on collection development duties, act as a library subject specialist, and serve as a departmental liaison for academic departments.
• Work collaboratively with faculty to assist them with document delivery instruction, including designing effective training tools and user education.
• Participate in library-wide activities and serve on library and university committees.
• Participate in and contribute to professional organizations and scholarly activities.
• Engage in library and professional development activities.
• Perform additional duties, as assigned.

Special Notes: This is a tenure track position. Faculty rank and salary dependent upon qualifications and experience. FLSA Exempt position, not eligible for the overtime provisions of the FLSA. Internal and external search to occur simultaneously. Anticipated Start Date: As soon as possible. Some evenings and weekend work will be required.

The selected candidate must successfully clear a background investigation.

Application Procedure: Those interested in this position should submit a State employment application, cover letter, resume/CV and the names of three professional references to:

Linda A. Catanese
Library, Director's Office
Melville Library, W-1511
Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY 11794-3300

Complete listing:
http://naples.cc.sunysb.edu/Admin/CampusJob.nsf/987ddc6b836068648525659c0072eafa/da7e676587df50b88525798900784090?OpenDocument

Head Reference Services, LIU Post

Job Duties: B. Davis Schwartz Memorial Library of LIU Post seeks a knowledgeable, innovative, and energetic leader to serve as Head of Reference Services. The successful candidate will combine leadership and an outstanding customer service ethos with the ability to coordinate and develop programs for effective and innovative delivery of reference services, while supervising a faculty of full-time and adjunct librarians, and several support staff. The Head of Reference Services will work closely with the Coordinator of Instruction and the Instructional Technology Librarian to provide leadership in implementing information literacy initiatives. The candidate must possess strong leadership and management skills with the ability to motivate a team, develop plans, and set goals; must demonstrate strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills and have some experience with assessment methodologies. The person will balance strong organizational and supervisory skills with the enthusiasm to initiate and support innovation and be visionary and innovative in his or her approach to management and service provision. This tenure-track, faculty status position will report to an Assistant Dean within the library

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: organizing and managing of reference services, including the scheduling of full- and part-time reference faculty; managing a print and online reference collection, including ordering of new materials and weeding of existing collections; designing new reference initiatives in response to the changing information-seeking behaviors of users; collaborating with the Coordinator of Instruction, classroom faculty and library liaisons to offer guidance for the implementation, promotion, and assessment of library instruction programs and to articulate information literacy curriculum objectives and assess student learning outcomes; collaborating with the Instructional Technology Librarian; teaching in the Library’s instruction programs; promoting the visibility and use of reference and instructional services to the wider campus community; creating and maintaining policies, procedures, records, reports and statistics relevant to departmental functions; providing reference service to students, faculty, and other groups as needed; serving as a subject liaison depending upon education, experience, and expertise; supervising and encouraging professional development, as well as evaluating the performance of faculty and staff ; serving on library, campus, and university committees; participating in professional associations and organizations; other duties as assigned

Qualifications: Master’s degree in library science from an ALA accredited institution is required; a minimum of three years of progressively responsible library experience in public services is required, preferably in an academic institution; supervisory experience is required; experience in teaching in a library instruction program is required. Second Master’s degree or 30 additional graduate credits preferred.

Special Information: This is a reopening for a position. Candidates who applied previously should reapply.

Salary: Commensurate with experience. Deadline Date: February 24, 2012

Contact: Contact: Please send cover letter and resume to: Dr. Valeda Dent, University Director of Libraries at hr@liu.edu

Long Island University is an Affirmation Action/Equal Opportunity Employer