Acquisitions Librarian, University of Florida

The George A. Smathers Libraries is currently recruiting for an Acquisitions Librarian at the University of Florida Libraries. The Acquisitions Librarian is instrumental in assisting the Acquisitions Department Chair in coordinating the acquisition, management, and access of e-book content and in developing and managing demand-driven collection building efforts, including shared e-book plans. The Acquisitions Librarian organizes departmental training to develop technical services competencies, and serves as training liaison for acquisitions functions carried out by staff and faculty external to the Acquisitions Department. The Acquisitions Librarian in conjunction with the chair of the department partners with librarians from the State University Libraries (SUL) and other library consortia, Florida Center for Library Automation (FCLA), and other cooperative partnerships to conduct acquisitions and collection management projects. A detailed description of the duties and qualifications for this position can be found at http://www.uflib.ufl.edu/pers/FacultyPositions.html.

The application process is outlined in the Position Vacancy Announcement at: http://www.uflib.ufl.edu/pers/FacultyPositions.html. Any assistance you can offer in spreading the word about this important position would be much appreciated.

Exhibits Coordinator, University of Florida Libraries (Gainesville, FL)

The George A. Smathers Libraries is currently recruiting for an Exhibits Coordinator at the University of Florida Libraries. The Exhibits Coordinator plans, directs, and organizes an active exhibition program designed to share, interpret, and promote the George A. Smathers Libraries’ collections for students and faculty teaching, learning, and research, and to reflect the history and scholarship of the University of Florida. A detailed description of the duties and qualifications for this position can be found at http://www.uflib.ufl.edu/pers/FacultyPositions.html.

The application process is outlined in the Position Vacancy Announcement at: http://www.uflib.ufl.edu/pers/FacultyPositions.html.

Acquisitions Librarian: University of Florida, Gainseville, FL

The University of Florida - The George A. Smathers Libraries and the Acquisitions Department seeks a creative, innovative, and service-oriented individual to serves as Associate Chair and assists the Acquisitions Department Chair to establish strategic goals for the department, and manages the daily operations and functions of procuring resources and materials in a variety of formats to build the libraries’ collections and support its mission. The Associate Chair/Acquisitions Librarian conducts ongoing analysis of existing workflows; then creates initiatives and develops online tools to improve methods and procedures for acquiring resources in a timely, cost-effective method. This position is instrumental in coordinating the acquisition and access of e-book content and assists the department chair in developing and managing demand-driven collection building efforts, including shared e-book plans. The Associate Chair/Acquisitions Librarian routinely works with staff from departments within the division as well as selectors and staff across the University to develop interdepartmental projects, reporting, and initiatives. Organizes and leads departmental training to develop technical services competencies, and serves as department training liaison for acquisitions functions carried out by staff and faculty external to the Acquisitions Department. The Acquisitions Librarian will partner with librarians from the State University Libraries (SUL) and other library consortia, Florida Center for Library Automation (FCLA), and cooperative partnerships to conduct acquisitions and collection management projects; and, will serve on state and national library committees.

The complete vacancy announcement and application instructions are available at: http://www.uflib.ufl.edu/pers/careers.htm.

We would appreciate your help in circulating the position vacancy announcement.

Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions.

Tina L. Pruitt, Office Assistant
Human Resources Office
George A. Smathers Libraries
PO Box 117024
Gainesville, FL 32611
352/273-2595
352/392-4538 (fax)

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.

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/StaffPositions.html

Political Science Librarian, University of Florida

Political Science Librarian, Assistant University Librarian

The University of Florida - The George A. Smathers Libraries seeks a creative and service-oriented reference and collection management librarian for political science. This position will provide reference assistance, instruction, outreach and collection management to support the large faculty and student populations and academic programs in this discipline. The primary focus will be on the Department of Political Science (http://web.polisci.ufl.edu/ ). The Political Science Librarian will work closely with academic faculty and students, the Humanities and Social Sciences Collections Coordinator, other librarians selecting social science materials, and technical services librarians to provide and improve library services. A key element of the assignment is the use of new technology to access and deliver information to library users. The librarian will work collaboratively on group efforts and maintain close professional relationships with faculty, students and colleagues. The library encourages staff participation in reaching management decisions and consequently the Political Science Librarian will serve on various committees and teams. The incumbent will pursue professional development opportunities, including research, publication, and professional association activities, to meet library-wide criteria for tenure and promotion.

The complete vacancy announcement and application instructions are available at: http://www.uflib.ufl.edu/pers/careers.htm.

We would appreciate your help in circulating the position vacancy announcement.

Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions.

Tina L. Pruitt, Office Assistant
Human Resources Office
George A. Smathers Libraries
PO Box 117024
Gainesville, FL 32611
352/273-2595
352/392-4538 (fax)

University Archivist. University of Florida

The George A. Smathers Libraries at the University of Florida is recruiting for the position of University Archivist, a tenure-track library faculty position, which provides vision and leadership in the newly created Office of Archives and Records Management in the Department of Special and Area Studies Collections. Reporting to the Head of Archives and Manuscripts, the University Archivist supervises 3 full-time employees and is responsible for developing and implementing a plan to create an integrated archives and records management program for the University of Florida. In conjunction with the University Historian, this position is also responsible for developing programs that recognize the significance of the University's role as a land-grant institution, its contribution to applied and theoretical research, its rich and diverse student life, its achievements in inter-collegiate sports, and its overall influence on Florida's history. As a member of the department staff the University Archivist contributes to the overall public service, collection management, and technical services functions of the department. The library encourages staff participation in reaching management decisions and consequently the University Archivist will serve on various committees and teams. The incumbent will pursue professional development opportunities, including research, publication, and professional association activities, to meet library-wide criteria for tenure and promotion.

The complete vacancy announcement and application instructions are available at: http://www.uflib.ufl.edu/pers/careers.htm

New Vacancy - Curator of the Baldwin Library, Univ. of Florida

The University of Florida - The George A. Smathers Libraries and the Department of Special and Area Studies Collections seeks a creative, innovative, and service-oriented individual to develop and manage all aspects of its Baldwin Library of Historical Children's Literature, one of the largest collections of English language children’s books in the world (including materials published from the mid-1600’s to date). The incumbent will promote awareness of and access to this collection through in-library activities (cataloging, digitization, etc.) and outreach efforts on the UF campus and beyond including lectures and preparation of exhibits. Working collaboratively on departmental and interdepartmental group efforts, the curator will maintain close professional relationships with faculty, students and colleagues and participate in the general department public services program, including Research Room desk duty, to assist patrons and encourage greater awareness and use of the collections (and including providing advanced research assistance on the Baldwin Library collection). The library encourages staff participation in reaching management decisions and consequently the Curator of the Baldwin Library will serve on various committees and teams. The incumbent will pursue professional development opportunities, including research, publication, and professional association activities, to meet library-wide criteria for tenure and promotion.

The complete vacancy announcement and application instructions are available at: http://www.uflib.ufl.edu/pers/careers.htm.

New Vacancy - Science and Technology Librarian, Univ. of Florida

PLEASE NOTE: This is a time-limited position to replace a library faculty member who has been reassigned to a grant. The duration of the position is for approximately 9 months.

The University of Florida - The George A. Smathers Libraries seeks a creative and service-oriented reference and instruction librarian for the sciences. The Science and Technology Librarian provides reference assistance, instruction, outreach, for disciplines served by the Marston Science Library. A key element of the assignment is the use of new technology to access and deliver information to library users. The librarian works constructively in group efforts and maintains close working relationships with faculty, students and colleagues. The position is responsible for special projects such as collection reviews, monitoring UF science publications, or preparation of web-based resources.

The complete vacancy announcement and application instructions are available at: http://www.uflib.ufl.edu/pers/careers.htm.

Scholarly Communications Librarian: George A. Smathers Libraries at the University of Florida (Gainsville)

The George A. Smathers Libraries at the University of Florida is seeking an experienced, skilled, and dedicated individual to serve as the Scholarly Communications Librarian. The Scholarly Communications Librarian will lead the UF Libraries’ outreach efforts to build a scholarly communications program in support of scholarly publication reform and Open Access (OA) activities at UF. This role includes educating the university community about OA resources and services at UF, scholarly publication modes and reform, and intellectual property issues and their impact on scholarly inquiry and instruction. In this endeavor, the incumbent will coordinate efforts to recruit, collect, showcase, and preserve the scholarly output of the University of Florida.

The complete vacancy announcement and application instructions are available at: http://www.uflib.ufl.edu/pers/careers.htm.

Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions.

Tina L. Pruitt, Office Assistant
Human Resources Office
George A. Smathers Libraries
PO Box 117024
Gainesville, FL 32611
352/273-2595
352/392-4538 (fax)

Head of the Allen H. Neuharth Library: The University of Florida - The George A. Smathers Libraries

The University of Florida - The George A. Smathers Libraries seeks a creative and service-oriented journalism and communications librarian serves as Head of the Allen H. Neuharth Library, a library serving the College of Journalism and Communications at the University of Florida. The position is responsible for the development, coordination, and provision of the library’s programs and services, including a wide range of public, technical, and collection management functions. The Head of the Allen H. Neuharth Library allocates resources and is responsible for the supervision and management of staff, facilities, and equipment. Additional responsibilities include planning, developing, and delivering responsive and innovative service initiatives to meet the evolving information needs of the University’s faculty, staff, and students. The position develops and manages the collections and facility to support research and instruction within the College of Journalism and Communications and related disciplines.

The complete vacancy announcement and application instructions are available at: http://www.uflib.ufl.edu/pers/careers.htm.

We would appreciate your help in circulating the position vacancy announcement.

Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions.

Tina L. Pruitt, Office Assistant
Human Resources Office
George A. Smathers Libraries
PO Box 117024
Gainesville, FL 32611
352/273-2595
352/392-4538 (fax)

Caribbean Basin Librarian: The University of Florida - The George A. Smathers Libraries Department of Special and Area Studies Collections

The University of Florida - The George A. Smathers Libraries Department of Special and Area Studies Collections at the University of Florida’s George A. Smathers Libraries seeks a creative and service-oriented individual to develop and manage library collections and activities related to the Caribbean Basin region (including, but not limited to, Cuba, Haiti, Dominican Republic, Jamaica, Panama, and Mexico). The incumbent will work with a variety of materials including archival materials, rare books, and contemporary imprints. S/he will work collaboratively on group efforts and maintain close professional relationships with faculty, students and colleagues. The Caribbean Basin Librarian will promote awareness of and access to these collections, and will provide direct assistance to library users (at department public service desks). The library encourages staff participation in reaching management decisions and consequently the Caribbean Basin Librarian will serve on various committees and teams. The incumbent will pursue professional development opportunities, including research, publication, and professional association activities, to meet library-wide criteria for tenure and promotion

The complete vacancy announcement and application instructions are available at: http://www.uflib.ufl.edu/pers/careers.htm.

We would appreciate your help in circulating the position vacancy announcement.

Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions.

Tina L. Pruitt, Office Assistant
Human Resources Office
George A. Smathers Libraries
PO Box 117024
Gainesville, FL 32611
352/273-2595
352/392-4538 (fax)

Architecture Archives Curator: University of Florida - George A. Smathers Libraries

The University of Florida - George A. Smathers Libraries seeks an innovative and knowledgeable Architecture Archives Curator. This is a non-tenure accruing faculty position which manages and develops the Architecture Archives in the Department of Special and Area Studies. The Architecture Archives Curator will work closely with faculty and students in the College of Design, Construction and Planning, and will provide researcher assistance, instruction, and outreach to support academic programs in architecture, landscape architecture, planning, construction and design. The Architecture Archives Curator will work collaboratively with archivists and librarians in the Department of Special and Area Studies Collections, librarians in the Architecture and Fine Arts Library, and with digital and technical services librarians and staff to improve library services for users. A key responsibility of this position is to facilitate successful fundraising activities and other appropriate library development efforts: working closely with the Smathers Libraries Development Office, maintaining excellent relations with existing donors, and identifying and cultivating relationships with potential donors.

The complete vacancy announcement and application instructions are available at: http://www.uflib.ufl.edu/pers/careers.htm.

We would appreciate your help in circulating the position vacancy announcement.

Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions.

Tina L. Pruitt, Office Assistant

Human Resources Office

George A. Smathers Libraries

PO Box 117024

Gainesville, FL 32611

352/273-2602

352/392-4538 (fax)