URI GSLIS Joblist

Campus Employment

2011-08-18T04:54:00.000-07:00

If you're looking for work on campus, check out http://career.uri.edu/gradstudents.shtml

URI CML - PEF Internship Positions

2011-05-11T08:37:00.000-07:00

Information about the PFE/Independent Study positions available in the CML:

Position 1. The work for this position will focus on collecting and organizing teaching materials from the CML magazine collection in our Periodicals WordPress database.

Position 2. The work for this position will concentrate on identifying reading/grade levels for the
children/young adult literature collection and on organizing the information in the CML Literacy Reading Levels WordPress database.

Library services experience: Both positions require reference, individual instruction, circulation, collection development , and database management.

Instructional technology experience:

First option: Students will have the chance to learn how to use literacy software programs such as Lexia, My Reading Coach, or Thinking Reader.

Second option: Students will have a chance to learn how to use learning disability software programs available in the CML such as Kurzweil, Dragon Naturally Speaking, and Read
and Write Gold.

Teaching experience: Students will be required to prepare teaching materials and to teach a workshop on one of the software programs using the Smart Board.

Please contact Mona Niedbala if you are interested at mflorea@mail.uri.edu

Mona Anne Niedbala
Education & Curriculum Materials Librarian
University of Rhode Island Libraries
15 Lippitt Road, Room 116
Kingston, RI 02881
401-874-9433

Mount Holyoke College - Librarian and Instructional Technology Consultant

2011-05-11T08:34:00.000-07:00

The Research and Instructional Support (RIS) team at Mount Holyoke College is looking for an energetic and service-oriented new colleague to join us in providing forward-looking library research and instructional technology services to the MHC community.

We are a supportive community of professionals that provides team members with opportunities to learn and try new tasks, and to take leadership roles within the team and beyond. If you: share our excitement in finding opportunities to engage with faculty and students in their teaching and learning; have an enthusiasm for outreach, and exploiting new and emerging communications tools to the fullest; have a demonstrated ability to work effectively with a diverse community of faculty, staff, and students; and have a passion for learning and for supporting a collaborative work environment, then we encourage you to apply.

RIS is one of four units within Library, Information and Technology Services (LITS). LITS is a responsive and changing, venerable-yet-hip organization that facilitates the creative use of information and technology for the Mount Holyoke College community. It supports the educational priorities of the College by providing instruction, materials, staff expertise and equipment to sustain learning, teaching, and research, and to advance the College’s mission.

Responsibilities: Serve as liaison to one or more academic departments and support the needs of the departments in relation to collection development, library research and instructional technology; design, develop, and deliver effective learning opportunities for faculty and students; lead the team’s communications initiative; provide library research and instructional technology consultation in a variety of modes and settings; maintain high level of customer service; and work with RIS team to create a welcoming environment in which a diverse population of students, faculty and staff can thrive.

Qualifications: ALA-accredited Master’s or relevant advanced degree required. Subject area expertise is open though some preference will be given to candidates with expertise in the social sciences or working knowledge of one or more non-English languages. 1-3 years providing reference, research, and technology outreach and support in a library setting preferred. Recent Master’s graduates with related experience encouraged to apply. Excellent oral and written communication, organization, and problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently required. Flexibility, creativity and a sense of humor essential.

Mount Holyoke is committed to fostering multicultural diversity and awareness in its faculty, staff, and student body and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and persons of color are especially encouraged to apply. The Mount Holyoke campus has grown increasingly diverse over the past fifteen years. We appreciate the complexities of living and working in a diverse world and strive to find ways to redress inequities. We particularly encourage people who share these commitments to submit their application.

Review of applications will begin on May 30, 2011 and continue until position is filled.

More information and online application at: http://jobsearch.mtholyoke.edu

University of Texas at San Antonio - Web Developer

2011-05-10T11:44:00.000-07:00

The University of Texas at San Antonio Library is seeking a dynamic, energetic, user oriented individual for the position of Web Developer. This position is responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining dynamic web pages as well as the back-end databases and integrating various data sources and web services for users into new interfaces and applications.

Required Qualifications:

Associate’s degree. Three years of experience in database-driven web site and web application architecture and development using intermediate web programming tools and languages. Minimum of two years working in the application developer role or recent demonstrated experience in design, maintenance, and development of desktop and web-based applications using XHTML, XML, CSS, JavaScript and PHP, Perl, or Python. Two years of database experience in MySQL, MS SQL Server or Oracle. Excellent interpersonal communication, writing, analytical and organizational skills. Strong customer services orientation. Ability to identify problems uncovered by testing or user feedback, and solve problems. Ability to work independently as well as in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in an information technology related field. Four or more years of experience in analysis, systems design or programming. Data modeling and analysis for business process. Writing queries in Structural Query Language (SQL). Ability to develop databases that support web applications and web sites. Ability to analyze user needs to determine technical requirements. Knowledge of XML, XSL, DOM and Web 2.0 tools to draw content from various Web sources into new integrated applications and interfaces. Knowledge and understanding of content management systems, such as Expression Engine, Drupal, etc. Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment, working with competing demands from different individuals. Ability to conduct research into emerging Web technologies and programming practices through continuing education, reading, or participation in professional training.

Salary: $37,812 (flexible, depending on qualifications). This is a full-time, classified, benefits-eligible position.

The University of Texas at San Antonio is one of the fastest growing higher education institutions in Texas and the third largest institution in the UT System. Serving the San Antonio metropolitan area and the broader region of South Texas, UTSA has more than 30,000 students enrolled in 64 bachelor’s, 48 master’s and 21 doctoral degree programs across its three campuses: Main Campus, Downtown Campus and Hemisfair Park Campus. UTSA nationally ranks fourth in the number of undergraduate degrees and 12th in the number of master's degrees awarded to Hispanic students. As a multicultural institution of access and excellence, UTSA aims to be a premier public research university providing access to educational excellence and preparing citizen leaders for the global environment.

Applications must be completed through the online applicant system STARS at www.utsajobs.com together with cover letter, resume, and names, addresses, and phone numbers of three references. Please reference requisition no. 20110073. Posting closes 5/26/2011. For assistance accessing STARS, call UTSA Human Resources at (210) 458-4250. This is a security sensitive position. Employment is contingent upon a successful background check.

UTSA is an EEO/AA employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

Windham High School - Library Media Specialist

2011-05-09T12:02:00.000-07:00

Position Type: High School Teaching/Library Media Specialist
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
Date Posted: 3/16/2011
Location: Windham High School Grades 9-12
Date Available: 2011-2012 School Year

MINIMUM RECOMMENDED QUALIFICATIONS:

Certified or Statement of Eligibility as Library Media Specialist by the NH Department of Education. Prior experience in a public library or a school library setting preferred.

JOB SUMMARY:

To manage the selection, acquisition, circulation, and maintenance of materials and equipment according to district procedures while training and supervising library media paraprofessionals, volunteers, and students as well as providing an atmosphere that attracts students and teachers to the library.

Job Goals:

To ensure that students and staff are effective users of ideas and information

To empower students to be critical thinkers, enthusiastic readers, skillful researchers, and ethical users of information

To instill a love of reading in all students and ensure equitable access to information

To collaborate with classroom teachers to design and implement lessons and units of instruction and assess student learning and instructional effectiveness

To provide the leadership and expertise necessary to ensure that the school library program is aligned with the mission, goals, and objectives of the school and district

To ensure that the school library program is an integral component of the learning/instructional program

TO APPLY:

http://www.pelhamsd.org/humanresources.html?category=High+School+Teaching&subcategory=Library+Media+Specialist&AppliTrackJobId=698&AppliTrackLayoutMode=detail&AppliTrackViewPosting=1

Allen County Public Library - Assistant Manager

2011-05-07T06:37:00.000-07:00

Allen County Public Library - Assistant Manager (full time) - Children's Services

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assist in supervising the staff, resources, operations, and outreach activities of the Children's Services department.

Help plan, recommend, and carry out a program of services and activities for preschool and elementary age children and for educators, students, and other youth-services professionals.

Develop the collection for the immediate use of the department and as a resource collection for all agencies in the system.

Provide a superlative standard of professional librarianship as an advocate in the community for the welfare, rights, and interests of children.

Participate in planning, organization, development, presentation, and evaluation of children's services on a system-wide basis.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

ALA-accredited master of library science degree with two-three years of increasing responsibility for services to children.

Supervisory experience. Valid driver's license.

Extensive knowledge of children's literature and current issues and trends in library services to children.

Familiarity with automated systems, Internet, and a variety of computer programs.

Strong interpersonal, communications and management skills to enable effective interaction with children and adults of varied backgrounds.

Strong programming skills. Ability to act as an advocate for children's needs to library administrators, staff, and the public.

Problem-solving ability sufficient to maintain a coordinated, cooperative working relationship with agency managers, children's specialists, and other staff. Strong, positive, proactive service philosophy.

Cooperative spirit, reliability, enthusiasm, friendliness, energy, resourcefulness, initiative, tact, good judgment, and a sense of humor are essential.

Schedule will include a variety of day, evening and weekend hours.

PREFERRED SKILLS & ABILITIES:

Bilingual ability in Spanish or an Asian language is desirable but not required.

COMPENSATION:

Salary range minimum is $37,960/year. Health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability plans. Cumulative sick leave. Library-paid retirement fund. Personal business leave. Four weeks vacation. Deferred compensation plan (457). Federal credit union. Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Variety of voluntary insurance plans, including long term care. Flexible spending account. Free parking. Relocation allowance.

APPLICATION:

To complete an application for this position, please visit our website: http://www.acpl.info/hr/. Applications/resumes for this position will be accepted for consideration through 5:00 p.m. on Friday, May 20, 2011.

Dept. of Commerce - Summer Internship

2011-05-05T08:34:00.000-07:00

Electrical and Electronics Engineering students: OPPORTUNITY FOR SUMMER INTERNSHIP STILL AVAILABLE!

The U.S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE INTERNSHIP PROGRAM FOR POSTSECONDARY STUDENTS has an internship position available for Summer 2011. It’s not too late to apply, but you must hurry! Deadline: May 27, 2011.

Contact: Alicia Wells
E-mail: DOCProgram@orau.org
Fax: 865-521-4220,
Phone: 865-576-3409

Program Requirements: Currently enrolled students, U.S. Citizenship, DC Metro area.

Location: Washington, D.C.

Benefits: Opportunities to participate in hands-on education and training related to the Department of Commerce, weekly stipend and housing allowance, accidental medical expense coverage provided.

Desired Candidates will be Graduate or Junior/Senior level students in the fields of BSEE, chemical, mechanical or robotic engineering disciplines. Desired skills include wireless telecommunications and/or radio communications. Students in chemical, mechanical, or robotic engineering disciplines will be considered if working on research projects that involve wireless technology or dealing with the RF environment.

For more information, please contact Alicia Wells at 865-576-3409. You may also visit the following web site for general internship information: http://see.orau.org/ProgramDescription.aspx?Program=10038

Applications are available for download at the web site listed above. Please send application materials to Attn: Alicia Wells. Fax: 865-521-4220, Phone: 865-576-3409, E-mail: DOCProgram@orau.org

Paul Cuffee School - Library Media Specialist

2011-05-04T09:20:00.000-07:00

Come join a team of extremely dedicated professionals at the Paul Cuffee School, a high-achieving charter school in Providence.

Library Media Specialist. The Paul Cuffee School, a maritime charger school for Providence youth, is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Library Media Specialist for grades 6-12. Seeking dynamic, enthusiastic candidates who will administer the library media program and facility, effectively use technology to teach information literacy skills, and passionately promote reading and literacy school wide. A masters degree in Library and Information Studies and a current Rhode Island Library Media Specialist certificate is preferred. Please send cover letter, resume, and three letters of reference to:

Andrea Carrera

Paul Cuffee School

544 Elmwood Avenue

Providence, RI 02907

Boston College - Science Librarian Internship

2011-04-27T13:25:00.000-07:00

BOSTON COLLEGE LIBRARIES

http://bc.edu/libraries

Science Librarian Paid Internship, O’Neill Library, Part time (15 hours/week)

This is a one semester (summer), 15 hour per week, paid internship for a student currently enrolled in library school with a strong interest in pursuing librarianship in the sciences. The flexible schedule may include day/evening hours. There is some possibility of extension of the position into the fall semester.

Responsibilities:

The science librarian intern works with and will have direct contact with the science subject specialists to gain experience working with various science collections.

E-Science-related activities will be a major focus of this work, including support in creation of a “data management”/”best practices for data” web site and workshops, preparation for faculty education and outreach efforts in e-Science and data curation on campus, as well as continued support of professional development for bibliographers in these areas.

The intern will also have an opportunity to work with the science bibliographers’ group on projects such as analysis of electronic journal usage data, weeding of print collections and identification of gaps in specific areas.

In addition, the intern will have an opportunity to assist in the development of research guides and other instructional materials. The intern will also gain experience and knowledge of current reference services at the O’Neill Library by training at the reference desk and using electronic resources in a highly technical environment. Other project work will depend on interest and skill level.

Requirements:

Enrollment in an ALA-accredited library and information science program of study and a letter from a faculty member at that institution recommending candidate for the internship. The intern must have completed at least one reference course and have an interest in exploring science librarianship. Ability to work effectively in a service-oriented environment and a familiarity with bibliographic databases, particularly in the sciences, experience with Excel or Access, are also desired.

Boston College is a leading Jesuit, Catholic university that enrolls 14,300 students and annually awards more than 4000 undergraduate and graduate and professional degrees.
Boston College, in concert with its Jesuit, Catholic mission, is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. The Library is a member of the Association of Research Libraries (ARL).

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Please send cover letter, résumé and contact information for two references to: Sally Wyman, Collection Services Librarian: sally.wyman@bc.edu

Naval War College - Summer Opportunity

2011-04-27T13:22:00.000-07:00

STUDENT SUMMER EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

NAVAL WAR COLLEGE
NEWPORT, RI

Student Temporary Employment Program
Applications accepted through April 29, 2011
GRO-NWC-STU-2011-0326

Office Automation Clerk, GS-0326-03

Position involves performing general clerical support work in an office environment.

SALARY: $13.06 per hour

GENERAL INFORMATION:

You must be enrolled or accepted for enrollment as a degree-seeking student in an accredited high school, technical or vocational school, 2-year or 4-year college or university, graduate or professional school. If the student is enrolled, the student must be taking at least a half-time academic course load. You must be a U.S. Citizen or eligible to work under U.S. immigration laws. You must be at least 16 years of age at the time you report for work. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, or any other non-merit factor. If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law.

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:
One year education above high school OR 6 months general experience.

General Experience is progressively responsible clerical, office or other work that indicates ability to acquire the particular knowledge and skills needed to perform the duties of the position.

A qualified typist is required (40 WPM)

HOW TO APPLY:

Submit the following:
• Resume including your Social Security number, date of birth, and home address
• School transcript and Fall 2011 registration
• Declaration for Federal Employment, OF-306

MAIL, FAX OR EMAIL YOUR APPLICATION TO:

Ms. Isabel Nossek
Human Resources Office Groton
Naval Submarine Base New London
Bldg. 83 Grayling Ave, Box 20
Groton, CT 06349-5020
Email address: Isabel.Nossek@navy.mil
FAX: 860-694-5298

Southern Teachers Agency - Media Specilist / Librarian positions

2011-04-26T07:53:00.000-07:00

Southern Teachers Agency currently has several media specialist/librarian vacancies listed by schools for the 2011-12 school year. These jobs range from library assistants to library directors, who oversee multiple librarians. The jobs can be in any school division: elementary, middle school, or high school.

STA is the oldest teacher-placement service in America. We receive job listings from hundreds of PK-12 private schools around the South. Schools come to STA because they recognize the value of STA’s help in recruiting & screening talented candidates.

Click to view current Library/Media Specialist jobs: http://www.southernteachers.com/Internal/CurrentJobs/Default.aspx?PrimarySubject=Library%20Science/Media

Requirements:

Master’s degree in library science or closely related field is essential, but certification as a school librarian is not always required.

Application process:

Interested candidates should apply to Southern Teachers Agency. The process consists of completing an STA application (available online), sending a credentials file, and having a telephone interview.

Please visit our website or contact:

Southern Teachers Agency
7 Elliewood Avenue, Suite 2A
Charlottesville, VA 22903
Tel (434) 295-9122

Teachers@SouthernTeachers.com
www.SouthernTeachers.com

Sanborn Regional High School, NH - Library Media Specialist

2011-04-21T07:26:00.000-07:00

Library Media Specialist - High School
JobID: 141
Application Deadline: May 30th
Position: High School Teaching/Media Specialist

Location: Sanborn Regional High School
SAU #17 - Kingston, NH
Sanborn Regional District
Competitive (Permanent) + Excellent Benefits

APPLY EMPLOYMENT at
http://web.sau17.org

District tel: 603-642-3688

Adelphi University - Acquisitions Librarian

2011-04-18T09:39:00.000-07:00

Adelphi University

Title: Acquisitions Librarian - Assistant Professor

Primary Responsibilities:

Acquire library materials in all formats for the Adelphi University Libraries
Coordinate the daily operations related to ordering, receiving and claiming library materials
Monitor expenditures, vendor payments, encumbrances, and status of orders
Represent the Libraries' interests with publishers / vendors
Conduct ongoing evaluation of vendor performance
Provide supervision and training for Acquisition personnel
Work closely with the subject selectors, Collection Development Librarian, Electronic Resources Librarian, Coordinator of Cataloging, Periodicals Manager, and the Associate Deans

Other Responsibilities:

Collection Development and liaison responsibilities for one or more schools or departments.
Participation in the Libraries' information literacy program.
Provision of services at Swirbul Library's main reference desk including occasional evenings and weekends.
Service on University and Library committees.
Participation in professional associations and activities.
Participation in scholarly activities including research and publishing required for reappointment and tenure.

Qualifications:

A master's degree from ALA accredited school of library/information science.
A second post-baccalaureate degree or similar proof of advanced study is required for promotion to the rank of Associate Professor and tenure
Possess excellent supervisory, interpersonal and communications skills as well as the ability to work effectively in a collegial environment.

Desired:

Knowledge of the book trade and library vendors
Previous experience with acquisition operations in an academic environment
Experience working with Innovative Interfaces or another integrated library system
Evidence of ability to meet criteria for promotion and tenure

Application:

Available September 1st or possibly earlier. Screening of applications will begin in may but will be accepted until position is filled. Please apply online at www.adelphi.edu/positions with letter of application, CV, and contact information for three references.

Adelphi University is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer M/F

U Mass Dartmouth - Collection Development & Acquisitions Librarian

2011-04-16T09:27:00.000-07:00

The University of Massachusetts Dartmouth seeks a Collection Development and Acquisitions Librarian to serve as the primary organizational leader responsible for developing, assessing, analyzing, and managing the print, non-print, electronic, and media collections obtained by the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth Library.

Under the general direction of the Head of Technical Services, the librarian works with colleagues to develop policies, procedures and budget allocations related to collection development; provides leadership for the library’s collection management functions, overseeing policy, procedures, and allocations; and chairs the Collection Development Committee.

Negotiates with vendors and their representatives on all aspects of product and service provision and monitors vendor performance. Manages and monitors the daily operations of the Acquisitions Department which includes maintaining all internal accounting data related to acquiring library materials and the automated functions of the library acquisitions system, placing orders for library materials, and receiving shipments.

Leads participation in cooperative collection development activities with consortia, the UMass libraries and other appropriate partners. Serves as a liaison to appropriate departments or colleges. Participates in other department, library, university, and professional activities, as appropriate.

Minimum qualifications include an MLS from an ALA accredited institution of higher education or its equivalent; three years professional experience in collection development/acquisitions in an academic library; and demonstrated supervisory abilities.

Required is knowledge of core skills, including e-resource acquisition and management, serials control, and approval plans. Enthusiasm about working in a changing environment and ability to effect change in a positive way, strong interpersonal communication skills, ability to work independently and in concert with others, ability to work effectively with culturally diverse students, faculty and staff, and excellent judgment and decision-making skills are required. Experience with Ex Libris acquisitions module is preferred.

Minimum salary: $55,300 at Assistant Librarian rank.

For complete position description, see web site:

http://www.lib.umassd.edu/sppages/NewLibraryPositions.html

To apply, send letter of application, current resume, and the names, titles, addresses, and telephone numbers of three references to: Search for Collection Development Librarian, Office of Human Resources, University of Massachusetts Dartmouth, 285 Old Westport Road, North Dartmouth, MA 02747-2300. The review of applications will begin April 15, 2011 and continue until the position is filled.

UMD is an AA/EEO Employer

URI - Graduate Assistantship 2011-2012

2011-04-14T09:45:00.000-07:00

2011-2012 Classroom Media Assistance (CMA) Graduate Assistantship

The responsibilities of this position include:

Supervising undergraduate student workers to include,

Training employees in procedures and policies
Providing face-to-face supervision to students working in distributed computer labs
Insuring student workers are checking functionality of classroom equipment and reporting equipment failure
Insuring proper staffing per shift (finding covers, monitoring lates/call outs, etc.)
Assigning daily tasks and monitoring completion

Answering student questions
Providing inventory and procedural information to users and prospective users
Training faculty on classroom technology
Maintaining and managing a student worker database
Managing, organizing, and maintaining equipment inventory
Maintaining and troubleshooting classroom equipment
Using and updating our on-line checkout system for portable equipment
Facilitating communication throughout the organization through emails, on-line documents, and forums
Improving organization outreach to clients and assessing organization plans and policies for areas to improve.

Assistantship is available to In-state graduate students. Open to either MA or Phd candidates.

Please apply using the online form: https://spreadsheets0.google.com/viewform?formkey=dEg2dU5jV0ZCdlY5clZVM2xTOUcxQXc6MA

State Library of Kansas - Librarian

2011-04-14T09:36:00.000-07:00

Job Title: Librarian (Information Technology / Continuing Education)
County: Shawnee
Req. No: 168388
Agency Name: State Library
Applications accepted through: APR 25, 2011

Job Summary:

This librarian will develop and deliver training, create documentation and on-demand tutorials, and provide technical support directly related to the statewide, electronic services and programs of the State Library. The position will also support continuing education services provided by the division of Library Development by maintaining websites, and providing technical support and training for online programs and platforms.

This position establishes a central point of contact for statewide, electronic services provided to Kansas residents; provides consulting and technical support for regional library system staff; networks with regional library systems, librarians and library organizations to facilitate problem solving; and develops training and continuing education related to the State Library's electronic services and programs. Occasional travel is required.

Qualifications:
Master's degree in library science, or near completion of degree; OR equivalent experience directly related to specific job requirements. Preferred qualifications include one year experience in library training and/or library related technical support; familiarity with State Library electronic resources; familiarity with current library technologies and training and educational applications.

The following behavioral competencies are also required:

Problem-solving and critical thinking skills to analyze user needs and to create solutions.

Ability to exercise independent judgment with minimal supervision.

Ability to develop and deliver training.

Ability to communicate effectively with users of varying backgrounds, levels of experience and education.

Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with co-workers, collaborators and users

Ability to self-motivate and work independently

This is an unclassified state government position with benefits. Salary range $33,000 - $37,000.

Applications will be accepted until April 25, 2011.

Questions about this position? Contact Cindi Hickey at (785)296-2146 or chickey@kslib.info

To Apply:
Please submit a resume, cover letter and three references by mail OR email OR fax to:
Vicki Harding
Division of Personnel Services
900 SW Jackson St., Room 252
Topeka, Kansas 66612

Email: Vicki.harding@da.ks.gov

Fax: (785) 296-0756

For original post: http://da.ks.gov/ps/pub/reqinfo.asp?id=168388

The State Library of Kansas is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Ocean State Action - 2 Internship Opportunities

2011-04-13T19:17:00.000-07:00

Notes for URI GSLIS students: message from Dr. Eaton:

Questions about the internships should be addressed to Emilie Aries at Emilie@oceanstateaction.org or 401-489-2892.

But before sending you the information, I checked to find out if they would meet our requirements for LSC 595 - and the answer is, no. If you are interested in doing one of them as an elective for academic credit, I'm willing to talk about it; it would have to be an independent study (LSC 593) and we would have to negotiate what assignments you'd turn in for academic evaluation purposes.

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The Program: OSA seeks summer organizers to work on our pressing legislative priorities, which include closing corporate tax loopholes, passing marriage equality and establishing a robust health insurance exchange for Rhode Island.

1), New Media & Visual Arts Internship: OSA’s New Media & Visual Arts Interns will contribute to social justice campaigns through artistic mediums and online communication. New Media & Visual Arts interns will contribute their skill(s) in photography, videography, video editing, graphic design, etc. and gain experience working as a part of an organization that values artistic expression as an integral part of campaigning and learning to use new media technologies to effectively broadcast their work as a part of Ocean State Action’s message.

This may involve:

• Taking photos at events, uploading, editing and sharing them through our email campaigns, website and social networks.
• Designing campaign flyers, posters, and other media as needed.
• Taking video at events, uploading, editing and sharing them through our email campaigns, website and social networks.
• Managing Ocean State Action’s social networking accounts.
• Writing and posting blogs and emails that reinforce Ocean State Action’s message and highlights the work of our volunteers, partners and campaigns.
• Attending and/or leading trainings.
• Working with other OSA volunteers and non-New Media & Visual Arts interns.

Ideal candidates for these internships have 1-2 years of experience with digital media, visual arts and/or graphic design, and are interested in learning more about the intersection of campaigns and new media. Candidates should be committed to social and economic justice, organized, able to reliably meet deadlines and conduct themselves professionally, have strong writing skills and be independent workers. Fluent Spanish-speakers are a plus!

2), Summer Organizers: This may involve:

• Activsim, advocacy and lobbying at the State House
• Recruiting, developing and managing volunteers
• Phone banking and canvassing
• Planning and executing events
• Attending trainings
• New media work to expand our online presence
• Database management for the long-term sustainability of the organization

Ideal candidates for the summer organizing program are committed to social and economic justice, want to get involved in politics and advocacy in Rhode Island, are organized, meet deadlines, conduct themselves professionally, have strong written and verbal communication skills, are independent, are proactive and love working with people from diverse backgrounds. Fluent Spanish-speakers are a plus!

About Ocean State Action:
Ocean State Action is a proudly progressive coalition of community organizations, environmental groups, professional associations, and labor unions that have been fighting together for over two decades in Rhode Island to win public policy and political victories for social and economic justice. Our shared vision for Rhode Island is a community in which the ideals of equality, justice, and the common good prevail -- where businesses thrive and where every Rhode Islander has access to a clean environment, as well as quality health care, education, housing, and a livable wage job that supports him or her and their families in achieving their greatest potential.

FAQ
Is this a paid position?
Funding may be available for candidates who apply before March 25, 2011 via the Brown University Internship Award Program (find details online here: http://careerdevelopment.brown.edu/internships/funding). We are able to help students fulfill the necessary requirements and oversight to receive course credit.

What are the requirements for being an Summer Organizer?
No previous experience is necessary. People with all different backgrounds and experiences are encouraged to apply. Those who enjoy working closely with people and empowering citizens to take ownership over their communities will enjoy the working as a Summer Organizer. If accepted, Summer Organizers are required to commit to work 15 to 40 hours or more per week from June 4 through August 6.

How do I apply?
Send your resume, letter of interest and examples of digital work to info@oceanstateaction.org

Will I be able to set my own schedule?
To gain a full experience as a Summer Organizer there are certain required program elements for everyone, but there will be some flexibility in scheduling. If you are accepted, schedules will be worked out with the OFA staffer you are working with.

Can I do work from home?
Working side by side with people is essential to organizing, so your time will be spent out in communities with other organizers, OSA staff, community members and OSA volunteers.

University of Florida Library - Anthropology Librarian

2011-04-12T18:42:00.000-07:00

The George A. Smathers Libraries and the Humanities and Social Sciences Department (Library West) at the University of Florida’s George A. Smathers Libraries seeks a creative and service-oriented reference and collection management librarian for anthropology.

This position will provide reference assistance, instruction, outreach and collection management to support the large faculty and student populations and the academic programs in this subject area.

The primary focus will be on the Department of Anthropology (http://web.anthro.ufl.edu/). The Anthropology Librarian will work closely with faculty and students, the Humanities and Social Sciences Collections Coordinator, other librarians to improve library services for users. 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 Anthropology 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.

Please feel free to contact us 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)

Missouri State University - Reference Libraian

2011-04-11T08:55:00.000-07:00

Missouri State University Libraries - REFERENCE LIBRARIAN

Position: Assistant Professor, tenure-track, 12-mo.

Minimum salary $41,000, excellent benefits.

Consideration of applicants begins May 2, 2011.

For a full position description and to apply online
http://www.missouristate.edu/academicopenings.

Notes: Letter of application, curriculum vitae and names and addresses for 3-5 references can be uploaded electronically via the online application form.

For additional information contact:

Byron Stewart
Duane G. Meyer Library
417-836-4533
byronstewart@missouristate.edu
EO/AA

Bozeman Public Library, MT - Library Director

2011-04-11T08:51:00.000-07:00

Library Director
Bozeman Public Library, Bozeman, MT

Love the idea of living with mountain views and wide open spaces? Here is a unique opportunity to become the Library Director of an outstanding public institution and live in a dynamic city located in one of the most beautiful parts of the country.

The Library Trustees seek a Library Director whose skill set matches the City's core values of integrity, leadership, service, and teamwork and the Library's Mission of providing the community with free, open, and equal access to general information on a broad array of topics;
resources to promote personal growth and life-long learning; popular materials to meet cultural and recreational needs; and the training needed to find, evaluate, and use information effectively.

The successful candidate will be an excellent communicator, both verbally and in writing, and will possess well-developed interpersonal skills and abilities. Other attributes sought for the Library Director include a proven dedication to life-long learning and a passion for
libraries, demonstrated skills working with municipal unionized and non-unionized employees, a desire to embrace the arts and cultural endeavors through the Library, ability to be involved with the community on a variety of levels, a demonstrated goal of reaching out to underserved populations, ability to select and develop an outstanding staff, a good decision maker, a person who remains calm under pressure, and a person who is innovative and a strategic thinker.

The ideal candidate for the position will possess an ALA accredited degree with a successful track record in a leadership position. The Trustees are looking for someone who is appreciative of technological advances and is willing to embrace the evolving nature of libraries in the 21st century.

The starting salary range is $69,554 - $76,433 depending on qualifications and includes a competitive benefits package.

Application materials are due May 13, 2011.

Additional information about this position, the library, and full application instructions can be found at:

http://www.libraryjobs.net/Jobs/Bozeman_Director.html

SNO-ISLE Libraries - Two Positions

2011-04-07T08:50:00.000-07:00

Branch Manager
Job 7603 Closes
5/5/2011

Full Salary Range $4312 - $5928/month plus benefits, 40 hours/week; Darrington Library, WA

The Branch Manager is responsible for overseeing the library, assuring effective operation and providing a full array of services to the library customers and to the community. This position may include mornings, afternoons, evenings, and weekends including Sundays. Successful candidate may be required to adapt to future schedule and location changes depending on library needs.

Manages the assigned library to provide effective and efficient service to customers; plans, develops and directs programs that serve the needs of the library service area

Manages the operation and maintenance of the library's physical facilities and equipment through development of operating and capital budgets; initiates needed corrective actions to maintain fiscal soundness

Directs and performs effective reference and readers’ advisory services for the library

Assists in effective library collection management by contributing to a profile of the needs and interests of the library’s customers, which involves researching customer interest, materials availability, and selection advisory

Performs effective community relations and library promotion activities through presentations and business negotiations with local government officials and various organizations to promote the library and its programs

Requires basic knowledge of library operation and administration; direction of library staff; reference and bibliographic search methods and systems; collection management; fiscal administration; Library District policies and procedures; and public/community relation policies and methods.

Requires the ability to supervise staff, enhancing performance and assuring quality public service; manage physical facilities and library collections; administer budgets and fiscal assets; speak and understand English; make personal presentations to various public groups; work cooperatively and have favorable relations with public and co-workers.

These skills and abilities typically are acquired through a combination of experience and training at the post-secondary school level, such as a two-year college degree or equivalent education plus experience, with practical application in library services and involving at least one year’s experience in supervising the work of others. Although this position does not require a Master’s Degree in Library Information Science, applicants who possess an MLIS degree will be considered for the position.

Librarian – Children’s Services
Job 7601
Closes 4/12/2011

Full Salary Range $4312 - $5928/monthly, 40 hours/week, plus benefits; Stanwood Library, WA

Sno-Isle Libraries is looking for an enthusiastic candidate to provide excellent information and readers' advisory services to all ages and work closely with children and their families. The library enjoys strong partnerships with schools, parents and caregivers, and other youth-serving agencies.

The successful candidate for this position will demonstrate knowledge of current technologies; judgment when using reference databases and print resources; flexibility in trying new approaches to customer service; creativity and enthusiasm when promoting library programs and initiatives; and outstanding communication skills in public and work team settings.

This position may include morning, afternoon, evening, and weekend hours including Sundays. Successful candidate may be required to adapt to future schedule and location changes depending on library needs.

Plan, develop, and create programs and materials for presentation of children’s programs, including reading programs, literacy improvement projects, recreational reading, and learning programs for various age groups at schools and other community groups

Provide general readers’ advisory and reference services

Assist in management of materials collection through assessment and interpretation of customer interests and analysis of review publications

Maintain and develop reference materials and sources

Apply computer and technology skills to provide effective customer service, communications and presentations for all ages

Explain and demonstrate procedures and methods for bibliographic and reference searches

Explain and assist with usage of library facilities, equipment, rules, and services which may include written and verbal instruction and/or training of customers and staff

Maintain regular communication with other agencies, institutions and organizations serving children in the community

Requires competent knowledge of library materials; library district policies and procedures; integrated library computer system; materials selection process; readers’ advisory; bibliographic search techniques and reference tools.

Requires the ability to use a bar code reader, computer equipment, Internet and standard office equipment; speak, understand and write English clearly and concisely; conduct reference interviews; work cooperatively and maintain favorable relations with the public and co-workers.

Requires a Masters degree in Library Information Science from an ALA-accredited college or university plus two years’ experience preferred as a professional librarian. Must have or be able to obtain a Washington State Librarian certificate upon employment.

Application:

Applications are available at our Marysville Service Center, any community library location, or website. A completed SNO-ISLE LIBRARIES APPLICATION is required for each position applying for and must be received via mail, fax, or delivery at the Marysville Service Center by 5:00 p.m. on the closing date. Incomplete applications or applications not received by 5:00 p.m. on the closing date may disqualify you. Resumes and letters of interest are optional, unless requested, and will not be accepted as a substitute for a completed Sno-Isle application.

Sno-Isle Libraries, Human Resources
Marysville Service Center
7312 35th Avenue NE, Marysville WA 98271-7417
Website: http://www.sno-isle.org/employment
Phone (360) 651-7000, (425) 339-1711
Fax (360) 651-7151
Job Line (360) 651-7040
TTY 1 (800) 647-3753

Applicants will be notified by postcard after the job closes that their application has been received. Applications will be screened and applicants who best match the needs of posted positions will be contacted by phone if selected for an interview. The hiring process can take a minimum of 4 to 8 weeks. Applicants who need accommodations during the application or interview process should contact the Human Resources Department (360) 651-7000.

All offers of employment are conditioned on the provision of satisfactory proof of applicant’s identity and legal authority to work in the U.S. Offers of employment are also conditioned on Sno-Isle’s receipt of satisfactory responses to reference requests and a criminal background check, when required.

Sno-Isle Libraries is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, gender, age, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, or the presence of any sensory, physical, or mental disability, or the use of any trained guide or service dog by a disabled person. Persons who speak a language(s) in addition to English are encouraged to apply.

URI Library - Summer Information Literacy PFE

2011-04-06T10:31:00.000-07:00

URI Library, Public Services Department offers Summer 2011

GSLIS Student Professional Field Experience

This PFE can be done as a variable credit course (1-3 credits)

Focus of PFE: Instruction and Information Literacy

Prefer student who has completed LSC 527 and/or LSC 524

PFE Description: Under the supervision of a URI faculty librarian the PFE student will gain experience in teaching beginning level information literacy instruction for pre-matriculating students enrolled in the URI Talent Development Program.

Dates: Summer Session I: (These dates will follow the Summer Session schedule as determined annually by the Registrar.) Student will be introduced to the instructional content and will be trained to teach the session in the weeks before the actual teaching occurs. The student must be available 12 noon until 8 pm during the one week period (June 21-25, 2010) that Talent Development Pre-Matriculation Program receives library instruction. Other time commitments include several meetings with librarians to learn and prepare materials for teaching.

Student will gain proficiency in five areas: pedagogy, classroom management, instructional technology, library research skills, and assessment.

For more information contact Professor Mary C. MacDonald, Head of Instructional Services University Library, University of Rhode Island Library: 401-874-4635, marymac@uri.edu or marymacuri@gmail.com

UC Irvine Library - Archivist

2011-04-06T07:49:00.000-07:00

The University of California, Irvine Libraries seeks a skilled, innovative, and knowledgeable professional for the position of Archivist in the Department of Special Collections & Archives.

Responsibilities

The Archivist plays a leading role in the processing and management of all archival and manuscript collections, including appraisal, accessioning, preparation of processing plans, arrangement and description, and preservation of materials in all formats and collecting areas.

Reporting to the Head of Special Collections & Archives and University Archivist, the Archivist works collaboratively within the department to set priorities and determine appropriate approaches to accessioning collections and preparing them for use.

The Archivist develops and implements uniform arrangement and description standards and ensures that materials are efficiently and effectively processed. The Archivist has responsibility for encoding finding aids using Encoded Archival Description (EAD) for contribution to the Online Archive of California.

The Archivist supervises processing assistants including paraprofessional archival processors and part-time students. The Archivist serves on the Department's reference desk. The successful candidate may also participate in instruction and outreach activities, digitization projects, preparation of exhibits, acquisition of manuscript and archival collections, donor relations, and grant proposals as appropriate.

Qualifications

Required:

A graduate degree in library science from an ALA-accredited institution, or a graduate degree in archival studies, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Formal coursework or training in archival management and theory.

Two or more years of professional archival processing experience.

Understanding of and commitment to nationally-accepted standards, tools, and best practices for archival processing and description, including Describing Archives: a Content Standard.

Advanced skill in using the Archivist’s Toolkit and encoding finding aids using Encoded Archival Description.

In-depth knowledge of efficient processing procedures, such as those outlined in Greene and Meissner's "More Product, Less Process."

Ability to learn new technologies quickly and effectively.

Ability to successfully train and supervise the work of archival processing assistants.

Ability to provide effective reference service in an academic library.

Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

Ability to work effectively in a team-based library organization within a culturally diverse academic community.

Preferred:

Experience providing reference service in a research or academic library.

Experience supervising archival processing assistants.

Experience working with electronic records.

Experience working with donors.

Familiarity with basic records management principles and current trends.

Familiarity with copyright issues relevant to archives.

Special Collections and Archives

Special Collections and Archives houses the UCI Libraries' collections of manuscripts and archives, rare books, and notable subject collections. Archival collecting areas of particular strength and distinction include regional history (emphasizing Orange County and Southern California), the Southeast Asian Archive (documenting the post-1975 diaspora from Vietnam, Cambodia, and Laos), the Critical Theory Archive (including the papers of Jacques Derrida, Wolfgang Iser, Paul de Man, and others), the University Archives (documenting the UC Irvine campus), dance and the performing arts (including the papers of Robert Cohen and choreographers Donald McKayle and Eugene Loring), and distinguished UCI faculty (including Noble Laureates Frederick Reines and Sherwood Rowland). The Department is also responsible for the curation of unique UCI digital scholarship. The Libraries The UCI Libraries are committed to innovation and excellence and are in a major period of change. The Libraries consist of the Langson Library, the Ayala Science Library, the Library Gateway Study Center, and the Grunigen Medical Library. These buildings contain over 3, 600 public seats for study and research and provide more than 600 public access computers.

The UCI Libraries have a staff of approximately 150 FTE plus approximately 35 student assistant FTE. The library collection consists of over 3.2 million volumes and over 78,000 journals and serial titles and an aggressively expanding electronic resources collection. The UCI Libraries are a member of the: Association of Research Libraries (ARL), California Digital Library (CDL), Coalition of Networked Information (CNI), Center for Research Libraries (CRL), Council on Library and Information Resources (CLIR), International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA) and Scholarly Publishing & Academic Resources Coalition (SPARC).

University of California, Irvine

The University of California, Irvine, is nestled in over 1,500 acres of coastal foothills, five miles from the Pacific Ocean, between San Diego and Los Angeles. Founded in 1965, UCI has more than 26,000 undergraduate and graduate students and about 1,500 faculty members. Nearly 67% of UCI students identify themselves as Asian American, African American, Chicano/Latino, or Native American. The University offers graduate degrees in more than 100 academic disciplines and interdisciplinary programs in addition to the M.D. and J.D. UCI’s academic programs are ranked nationally among the top universities; several doctoral programs are ranked in the top ten.

Librarians at the University of California Irvine are academic appointees and receive potential career status at the time of their initial appointment. Librarians periodically receive administrative and peer review for merit increases based on the following criteria:
1) professional competence and quality of service within the Library;
2) professional activity outside the Library;
3) university and public service; and
4) research and other creative activity.

Salary & Benefits: Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. Preferred appointment level: $46,164 - $56,496 (Assistant Librarian I - Associate Librarian IV). Librarians are entitled to two days per month of annual leave, thirteen paid holidays, and one day per month sick leave. The University has an excellent retirement system and offers a variety of group health, life, and disability insurance plans. Benefits, which may also include an attractive mortgage program, are equal to approximately 40% of salary.

Deadline for Applications: Applications received by May 2, 2011 will receive first consideration, but applications will continue to be accepted until the position is filled.

To Apply: Electronic applications are preferred. Qualified applicants who wish to be considered for this position should send their letters of application, complete resumes, and the names, email addresses, and phone numbers of three references, with a statement of each reference’s professional relationship to the applicant, to:

Email: libhr@uci.edu
Library Human Resources
UC Irvine, P.O. Box 19557
Irvine, CA 92623-9557
Confidential fax (949) 824-3270

Upon application, candidates should be in possession of proof of their legal right to employment in the U.S. In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, verification of legal right to work will be required between the time of final selection and hiring, and is absolutely essential in ultimately being hired.

This position description is listed on the UCI Libraries Web site at http://www.lib.uci.edu/about/jobs/librarian-vacancies.html, with links to additional Web sites featuring campus and community information.

The University of California, Irvine is an equal opportunity employer committed to excellence through diversity

North Kingstown Free Library - Internship

2011-03-29T08:09:00.000-07:00

North Kingstown Free Library, RI - LIBRARY INTERN

Temporary Part Time 10-13 hours a week

RESPONSIBILITIES

Performs direct and indirect public service at three service desks: Circulation, Reference/Info Services, Young Readers in a busy public library. This includes checking materials in and out of the library, unpacking and packing daily inter-library loan deliveries, answering reference questions, teaching patrons to use computers and other library resources, helping patrons find books and other materials in the library collections, re-shelving materials.

QUALIFICATIONS

Applicants must be enrolled and taking courses in the University of Rhode Island GSLIS Master’s program and be in good academic standing in the program.

HOURS

10-13 hours a week with evenings and weekends required as part of the work schedule.

SALARY $13.00 per hour

Application period closes Wednesday, April 6, 2011

Southern Illinois University - Social Sciences Librarian

2011-03-29T07:49:00.000-07:00

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville - Social Sciences Librarian, Assistant or Associate Professor

Description of Duties: The Social Sciences Librarian is responsible for serving as a liaison between LIS and the following departments: Historical Studies, Anthropology, Sociology & Criminal Justice, and, depending on qualifications, other social sciences departments such as Political Science and Public Administration & Policy Analysis. Working in a collaborative and collegial environment, the Social Sciences Librarian, who reports to the Director of the Research Commons, who reports to the Dean of Library and Information Services, will perform the follow:

Primary Responsibilities:

Consults with departmental or school liaisons in determining collection development decisions
Teaches workshops, information literacy classes, and university course for departments or schools
Creates teaching modules, bibliographies, and a variety of finding aids
Provides reference services in person, by telephone, and through email and chat service
Works with the Department of Technical Services in the ordering of monographs, journals, online database, etc.
Performs administrative functions, including reviewing policies and procedures related to the social sciences
Plans and expends material budget in the social sciences, within fiscal constraints, and in accordance with university goals and LIS objectives
Writes and submits grant proposals and administers grants for LIS and other university projects
Works closely with the department of Information Technology Services to deliver library services and resources to users via the web and other learning management systems.

Terms of Appointment: Assistant or Associate Professor, 12-month appointment, tenure-track, continuing contract. Contract available: June 1, 2011.

Salary Range: Negotiable dependent upon credentials and experience, with a minimum salary of $43,000. Excellent fringe benefits.

Qualifications Required:

A Master's degree in Library or Information Science from an ALA-accredited library school
One year of experience in a library
Knowledge of library and information systems, including online searching, bibliographic search systems (such as online catalogs, federated search engine and link resolvers), learning management systems and the Internet.
Excellent communication and interpersonal relations skills and demonstrated ability to work independently and in a collaborative environment.
Demonstrated teaching skills
Ability to organize, coordinate and direct the activities of other staff and students.
Demonstrated ability to meet LIS and University standards in librarianship, research and professional service in fulfillment of tenure requirements.
Strong service orientation

Qualification Preferred: One year of experience in an academic library and a specialized degree or coursework in a social sciences discipline. Experience with the use of social networking tools in a library environment.

Closing Date: The position will remain open until filled.

Application: Submit letter of application, resume, transcripts, and the names of three current professional references to:

Regina McBride, Ph.D., Dean of Library and Information Services
Social Sciences Librarian Search Committee
Library and Information Services
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Campus Box 1063
Edwardsville, IL 62026-1063

Smithsonian Institute in Washington, DC - Internship

2011-03-28T13:27:00.000-07:00

POSITION SUMMARY:

Reporting to the Archives and Digital Collections Librarian and the User Services Librarian, the Information Connections Research Intern plays a key role in a pilot project to digitize archival collections and biological specimens, to create usable metadata for these collections, and to established appropriate connections between the digitized materials and the published literature in the Biodiversity Heritage Library (http://www.biodiversitylibrary.org).

This project is funded under "Connecting Content: A Collaboration to Link Field Notes to Specimens and Published Literature," a National Leadership Grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services. The Intern will be assigned to the National Museum of Natural History in Washington, DC, and will be supervised by the Director of the Smithsonian Institution Archives.

Duties will include assisting in the development of an online toolkit that will support the cataloging and management of biological field books, and contributing to efforts to publicize the results of this project. This position is a 320-hour appointment and carries a stipend of $5000.00. The internship dates are flexible between June1-August 31.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Work with Academy and SI staff to identify and define the nature of connections between field book references, citations in published literature, and natural history collections

Work with Academy and SI staff to establish a weighting system for assigning degrees of certainty to the different types of connections identified under the first bullet

Work with Academy and SI staff to define a sample set and assess the frequency of the different types of connections

Collaborate with staff in both organizations to develop a set of recommendations for Field Book Registry developers that will expand functionality to support links between related connections

Collaborate with staff in both organizations to develop a set of recommendations for Field Book Registry developers to consider for system design that will support possible automatic identification of connection indicators

Assist in the design of a web interface to expose and publicize the "Connecting Content" project as part of the Library website, using the Research Division Content Management System, as well as the Smithsonian Fieldbook Registry

Contribute to efforts to publicize the "Connecting Content" project by submitting blog entries or similar content to the Library website, the Field Book Project website, and/or presenting a poster at a relevant conference

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Please note that it is required that the Intern be a Graduate Student enrolled in an MLIS program, with completion of core requirements. Experience in cataloging and web design required.

More information and application here: http://tinyurl.com/CASintern Please contact ddickman@calacademy.org with any questions.

Please note: This internship is on-site at the Smithsonian Institute in Washington, DC although it is through the California Academy of Sciences. You will need to apply at http://calacademy.snaphire.com

Providence Community Library - Youth Computer Instructor

2011-03-28T13:23:00.000-07:00

Providence Community Library
Job Title: Youth Computer Instructor

Hours: 6-10 hours per week during after school hours; temporary position.

DUTIES: The Children’s Computer Instructor is primarily responsible for implementing an established, literacy based computer program for children at the Providence Community Libraries. Our specialists creatively teach research methods for using the Web, Microsoft Office programs, and digital photography, as well as explain the basics of the way computers work.
It will be the Instructor's responsibility to develop and adjust appropriate curriculum, teach classes, and maintain program reports. Successful performance demands excellent skills in working with children in grades 3–5. Travel within Providence is required.

BACKGROUND: Providence students have a distinct disadvantage in that the elementary schools may offer little or no formal computer instruction. Most Providence Community Libraries are within blocks of elementary schools and hundreds of children. Libraries are a safe haven for many school age children and because of that we have a unique opportunity to positively affect their lives.

QUALIFICATIONS: Must have experience working with children; an ability to explain the parts of a computer, teach Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint) and Internet Explorer. A background check will be required. Being creative and fun-loving is a major plus!

HOURLY RATE: $20/hour

Please send a cover letter and resume to Michelle Novello, Program Coordinator at mnovello@provcomlib.org.

Providence Community Library is an equal-opportunity employer.

City of Richmond, CA - Library & Cultural Services Director

2011-03-28T13:17:00.000-07:00

Inspiration—Productivity—Success—Engagement—the Library’s pledge to the Richmond community in providing outreach, programs, facilities and services! The City of Richmond seeks an energetic, enthusiastic and experienced leader to continue this commitment to public library service for this historic community.

Richmond Public Library serves a diverse population of 103,701 through its Main Library, two branches—Bayview and West Side—a bookmobile, and its innovative LEAP (Literacy For Every Adult Program) service. With a $6.5 million annual budget, an active Friends organization, and the recently formed Richmond Public Library Foundation, the new director and staff (52.13 FTEs) will have the capacity to develop new opportunities for community involvement, programs and services.

Under the administrative direction of the City Manager and with the advice of both the Library Commission and the Arts and Culture Commission, the Director plans, organizes, coordinates and controls the programs of the Richmond Library and Cultural Services; designs, plans and evaluates the work of the library and cultural arts programs; and provides leadership and expert professional assistance to the management team and staff. See Library & Cultural Services Director job description for the complete job description, typical duties and qualifications.

Richmond is located 16 miles northeast of San Francisco on the western shore of Contra Costa County—and boasts thirty-two miles of shoreline. Incorporated in 1905, the City is best known for its unique history and role in the World War II home front effort. Today, the City is an important oil refining, industrial, commercial, transportation, shipping and government center.

Richmond offers rich diversity, affordable housing, rail and rapid transit, water sports, museums, historic Point Richmond, two unique islands, live theatre, diverse dining, one of the newest National Historical Parks—Rosie the Riveter, and much more. For additional information on the Library, the City and the area, see Richmond Links.

Minimum qualifications include an MLS from an ALA accredited library school and at least six years of progressively responsible public library experience, including at least two years at a supervisory level. The successful candidate must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills; demonstrated leadership ability; strong planning and budgeting skills; and the ability to work collaboratively with public officials, employees and community groups; public speaking; and the ability to relate library and arts services to community needs.

Successful experience as a public library director or assistant, associate or deputy director, experience with public art and/or cultural programs, and experience working in a union environment are highly desirable.

Compensation. The starting salary range is $119,340-$134,256 (dependent on experience and qualifications) with an excellent benefits package.

For further information, contact Jobeth Bradbury (jobethbradbury@gossagesager.com) at Bradbury Associates/Gossage Sager Associates. Apply via email with a meaningful cover letter and resume as Word attachments to Dan Bradbury (danbradbury@gossagesager.com) or Jobeth Bradbury (jobethbradbury@gossagesager.com). The position closes May 22, 2011.

Southern Teachers Agency - Librarian Jobs

2011-03-28T13:13:00.000-07:00

Southern Teachers Agency currently has several media specialist/librarian vacancies listed by schools for the 2011-12 school year. These jobs range from library assistants to library directors, who oversee multiple librarians. The jobs can be in any school division: elementary, middle school, or high school.

STA is the oldest teacher-placement service in America. We receive job listings from hundreds of PK-12 private schools around the South. Schools come to STA because they recognize the value of STA’s help in recruiting & screening talented candidates.

Please click HERE to view current vacancies.

Requirements:

Master’s degree in library science or closely related field is essential, but certification as a school librarian is not always required.

Application process:

Interested candidates should apply to Southern Teachers Agency. The process consists of completing an STA application (available online), sending a credentials file, and having a telephone interview.

Please visit our website or contact:

Southern Teachers Agency
7 Elliewood Avenue, Suite 2A
Charlottesville, VA 22903
Tel (434) 295-9122

Teachers@SouthernTeachers.com
www.SouthernTeachers.com

SNO-ISLE Libraries - Children Services Librarian

2011-03-24T17:37:00.000-07:00

Librarian – Children’s Services
Job 7601
Closes 4/12/2011

Full Salary Range $4312 - $5928/monthly, 40 hours/week, plus benefits

Sno-Isle Libraries is looking for an enthusiastic candidate to provide excellent information and readers' advisory services to all ages and work closely with children and their families. The library enjoys strong partnerships with schools, parents and caregivers, and other youth-serving agencies.

The successful candidate for this position will demonstrate knowledge of current technologies; judgment when using reference databases and print resources; flexibility in trying new approaches to customer service; creativity and enthusiasm when promoting library programs and initiatives; and outstanding communication skills in public and work team settings.

This position may include morning, afternoon, evening, and weekend hours including Sundays. Successful candidate may be required to adapt to future schedule and location changes depending on library needs.

Plan, develop, and create programs and materials for presentation of children’s programs, including reading programs, literacy improvement projects, recreational reading, and learning programs for various age groups at schools and other community groups

Provide general readers’ advisory and reference services

Assist in management of materials collection through assessment and interpretation of customer interests and analysis of review publications

Maintain and develop reference materials and sources

Apply computer and technology skills to provide effective customer service, communications and presentations for all ages

Explain and demonstrate procedures and methods for bibliographic and reference searches

Explain and assist with usage of library facilities, equipment, rules, and services which may include written and verbal instruction and/or training of customers and staff

Maintain regular communication with other agencies, institutions and organizations serving children in the community

Requires competent knowledge of library materials; library district policies and procedures; integrated library computer system; materials selection process; readers’ advisory; bibliographic search techniques and reference tools.

Requires the ability to use a bar code reader, computer equipment, Internet and standard office equipment; speak, understand and write English clearly and concisely; conduct reference interviews; work cooperatively and maintain favorable relations with the public and co-workers.

Requires a Masters degree in Library Information Science from an ALA-accredited college or university plus two years’ experience preferred as a professional librarian. Must have or be able to obtain a Washington State Librarian certificate upon employment.

Application:

Applications are available at our Marysville Service Center, any community library location, or website. A completed SNO-ISLE LIBRARIES APPLICATION is required for each position applying for and must be received via mail, fax, or delivery at the Marysville Service Center by 5:00 p.m. on the closing date. Incomplete applications or applications not received by 5:00 p.m. on the closing date may disqualify you. Resumes and letters of interest are optional, unless requested, and will not be accepted as a substitute for a completed Sno-Isle application.

Sno-Isle Libraries, Human Resources
Marysville Service Center
7312 35th Avenue NE, Marysville WA 98271-7417
Website: http://www.sno-isle.org/employment
Phone (360) 651-7000, (425) 339-1711
Fax (360) 651-7151
Job Line (360) 651-7040
TTY 1 (800) 647-3753

Applicants will be notified by postcard after the job closes that their application has been received. Applications will be screened and applicants who best match the needs of posted positions will be contacted by phone if selected for an interview. The hiring process can take a minimum of 4 to 8 weeks. Applicants who need accommodations during the application or interview process should contact the Human Resources Department (360) 651-7000.
All offers of employment are conditioned on the provision of satisfactory proof of applicant’s identity and legal authority to work in the U.S. Offers of employment are also conditioned on Sno-Isle’s receipt of satisfactory responses to reference requests and a criminal background check, when required.

Sno-Isle Libraries is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, gender, age, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, or the presence of any sensory, physical, or mental disability, or the use of any trained guide or service dog by a disabled person. Persons who speak a language(s) in addition to English are encouraged to apply.

Portland State U - Digital Initiatives Coordinator

2011-03-23T07:15:00.000-07:00

Position Summary

The Digital Initiatives Coordinator will provide leadership, project management, and work in the creation, development, and production of digital content associated with the Library’s collections and related projects. This innovative, energetic individual will work collaboratively with colleagues to develop and implement policies, procedures, workflows, and metadata standards for the Library’s digital collections program; manage assigned digitization projects; and participate in the overall management of digital collections. This position reports to the Associate University Librarian, and is a full-time, 12-month, unclassified, and unranked position. The incumbent will be expected to work collaboratively to build partnerships within the Library and the campus.

Specific Responsibilities

Lead, manage, and participate in projects related to the Library’s digital collections and preservation program in collaboration with stakeholders, establishing policies and best practices for the long-term protection of and access to digital objects.

Lead, manage, and participate in the planning and implementation of digitization projects in a variety of formats. This includes keeping up to date with national metadata standards and schemas, and being responsible for interpreting and adapting those for local purposes.

Provide plans for digital projects, monitor the timely progress of ongoing projects, and create documentation for project-related activities.

Lead and participate in content recruitment activities, acting as a liaison for digitization and metadata projects with other teams within the Library and/or other campus groups.

Assist with training and technical advice to library staff regarding digitization standards and metadata assignment.

Evaluate, analyze, and assist in the implementation of systems related to digitization, digital preservation, and metadata operations.

Participate in the collaborative development of metadata/cataloging tools, and discovery and presentation tools and applications.

Participate in digital library-related initiatives and projects with Oregon University System institutions, the Orbis Cascade Alliance, and other groups, as assigned.

Participate in marketing and outreach efforts by contributing content to the Library’s Web sites, blogs, and electronic publications.

Adhere to University and Library policies and procedures, including Portland State University’s Professional Standards of Conduct (http://www.pdx.edu/hr/professional-standards-conduct).

Participate in the establishment of short- and long-range goals, objectives, and priorities, aligned with those of the Library and the University.

Participate in promoting and providing visibility for a positive, responsive image of the Library and its services to the University community and the community at large.

Communicate openly and professionally with staff, colleagues, and with Library Administration.

Maintain current expertise through participation in workshops, classes, professional associations and networks.

Represent the Library at local, regional, and national meetings, conferences and symposia, as assigned.

Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Required Qualifications

B.A. or B.S., preferably in a related field.

Demonstrated project management experience in a highly collaborative environment.

Minimum of two years of professional experience in digital initiatives, digital collections or metadata services in an academic environment.

Demonstrated technical experience with current digital collection technologies, standards, platforms, and products.

Knowledge of the standards and technological framework for digital preservation.

Working knowledge of metadata standards, including non-MARC schema such as Dublin Core, MODS, METS, EAD, TEI, VRA.

Demonstrated knowledge of current and emerging national cataloging standards, including MARC, controlled vocabularies, RDA, FRBR, etc.

Understanding of copyright issues related to digital collections.

Excellent organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.

Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Technology skills and experience appropriate for the position.

Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with diverse colleagues, faculty, and students.

Ability to successfully complete a background check.

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree earned from an ALA-accredited Library/Information Science program and/or an advanced degree in a relevant field.

Substantial experience in collaboratively managing multiple and simultaneous projects.

Familiarity with DSpace or other content management software, and knowledge of Institutional Repositories management, including policy matters, intellectual property issues, and strategies for recruiting appropriate content.

Thorough knowledge of OCLC bibliographic utilities, and experience with cataloging in an Integrated Library System, preferably in the Innovative Interfaces, Inc.’s Millennium system.

Supervisory experience.

Working Conditions

This position requires sitting for long periods of time, operating scanning and copying equipment, and moving around campus to multiple meeting sites. Daily contact with dust and other possible allergens is probable.

Salary and Benefits

Compensation is commensurate with experience. The salary range is $40,632 – $66,732, and includes an excellent benefits package including fully paid healthcare; a generous retirement and vacation package; and reduced tuition rates for employee, spouse or dependant at any of the Oregon University System schools.

To Apply

Send cover letter; resume; and names, address, phone numbers, and e-mail addresses of four references to: Anne Keech, Search Coordinator, keecha@pdx.edu

Transcripts and background checks will be required for finalists. In cover letter, address how your knowledge and experiences meet qualifications. Electronic application materials are strongly preferred (Word or .pdf documents). However, materials may be mailed to:

Portland State University Library – LIBW
Post Office Box 1151
c/o Anne Keech, Search Coordinator
Portland, OR 97207-1151

Portland State University is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity institution and welcomes applications from diverse candidates and candidates who support diversity.

Michigan State University - Health Sciences Educational Technology Librarian

2011-03-22T19:25:00.000-07:00

Title: Health Sciences Educational Technology Librarian, Librarian I

Locations: Michigan State University Libraries, Main Library, East Lansing MI and College of Human Medicine, Secchia Center, Grand Rapids MI

Description: Reporting to the MSU Libraries’ Health Sciences Coordinator, the Health Sciences Educational Technology Librarian for MSU’s College of Human Medicine will collaborate with faculty and staff in the college and in the Libraries to help develop digital and multimedia curricular resources to support medical education.

Responsibilities will include: consulting on copyright and licensing issues for the use of bibliographic and image digital resources; providing training and support for educational technology software, information capture and management applications, and medical information resources; developing web based tutorials; and providing liaison services for faculty, staff, and students at the College of Human Medicine Grand Rapids location. The librarian will be expected to regularly travel between the East Lansing and Grand Rapids locations. Other appropriate duties as assigned.

Librarians are appointed as regular faculty in the continuous appointment system.

Qualifications:

Required: Master’s degree from an ALA accredited program; familiarity and aptitude with current technologies; knowledge or background in health sciences information (coursework, degree, or practical experience); excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills; ability to be flexible in a dynamic and changing environment; ability to work both independently and collaboratively; ability to work effectively with diverse faculty, students and staff; ability to prioritize and balance various unit needs; preparation and commitment to conduct independent scholarship consistent with a librarian appointment; capacity and commitment to engage independently in continuing professional development.

Desired: Experience with course management software (Moodle, Angel, or the like); experience in developing web based tutorials.

Campus, College and Libraries: The Michigan State University College of Human Medicine Secchia Center is located in downtown Grand Rapids, Michigan. It represents the physical expansion of MSU's College of Human Medicine educational program to West Michigan. The College of Human Medicine is a community-based medical school, currently educates more than 600 medical students, and is ranked among the nation’s top 25 medical schools in primary care by U.S. News & World Report. The Michigan State University Libraries is headquartered on MSU’s East Lansing campus and has five health science librarians that serve four health colleges. The Main Library and 5 branch libraries have combined holdings of over 5 million volumes and serve more than 4,900 faculty, 36,000 undergraduates and 11,000 graduate and professional students on a park-like campus of over 5,000 acres.

Compensation: Minimum $46,000 plus travel allowance. MSU provides generous fringe benefits.

Closing Date: Interested applicants should provide a resume, and the names, addresses and e-mail addresses of three references. Applications will be reviewed beginning 4/9/11 and be accepted until this position is filled.

Applications: Interested applicants should submit a letter of application, resume, and the names, addresses and email addresses of three references to https://jobs.msu.edu, posting number 4518.

For more information about Michigan State University Libraries, visit our website at: http://www.lib.msu.edu/

Persons with disabilities have the right to request and receive reasonable accommodation.

MSU is an affirmative-action, equal opportunity employer.

Smithsonian Institution - Information Connections Research Intern

2011-03-22T19:21:00.000-07:00

POSITION SUMMARY:

Reporting to the Archives and Digital Collections Librarian and the User Services Librarian at the California Academy of Sciences, the Information Connections Research Intern plays a key role in a pilot project to digitize archival collections and biological specimens, to create usable metadata for these collections, and to established appropriate connections between the digitized materials and the published literature in the Biodiversity Heritage Library (http://www.biodiversitylibrary.org).

This project is funded under "Connecting Content: A Collaboration to Link Field Notes to Specimens and Published Literature," a National Leadership Grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services. The Intern will be assigned to the National Museum of natural History in Washington, DC, and will be supervised by the Director of the Smithsonian Institution Archives. Duties will include assisting in the development of an online toolkit that will support the cataloging and management of biological field books, and contributing to efforts to publicize the results of this project. This position is a 320-hour appointment and carries a stipend of $5000.00

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Work with Academy and SI staff to identify and define the nature of connections between field book references, citations in published literature, and natural history collections

Work with Academy and SI staff to establish a weighting system for assigning degrees of certainty to the different types of connections identified under the first bullet

Work with Academy and SI staff to define a sample set and assess the frequency of the different types of connections

Collaborate with staff in both organizations to develop a set of recommendations for Field Book Registry developers that will expand functionality to support links between related connections

Collaborate with staff in both organizations to develop a set of recommendations for Field Book Registry developers to consider for system design that will support possible automatic identification of connection indicators

Assist in the design of a web interface to expose and publicize the "Connecting Content" project as part of the Library website, using the Research Division Content Management System, as well as the Smithsonian Fieldbook Registry

Contribute to efforts to publicize the "Connecting Content" project by submitting blog entries or similar content to the Library website, the Field Book Project website, and/or presenting a poster at a relevant conference

Follow all Academy safety regulations

Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

The ideal candidate will possess a combination of the following education and/or equivalent experience:

Please note that it is required that the Intern be a Graduate Student enrolled in an MLIS program, with completion of core requirements. Experience in cataloging and web design required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

* Experience in library, archival and/or natural history cataloging, classification, and or metadata schema
* Interested in participating in a cutting-edge project with a chance of failure
* Effective written and verbal communication skills
* Ability to work independently and in groups
* Sense of humor

LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups or individuals.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT: The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, sit, walk, and reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. Must be able to lift 15 lbs. Must be able to perform repetitive motions 75 % of the time.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: PLEASE GO TO THE ACADEMY WEBSITE TO UPLOAD YOUR RESUME AND COVER LETTER: http://calacademy.snaphire.com/jobseeker/safelink=JSJD&O_p=W8KF7&

EBSCO Publishing - Collection Management Specialist

2011-03-22T19:16:00.000-07:00

Collection Management Specialist #3045

EP NetLibrary is a major provider of eContent, including eBooks and eAudiobooks, which enables users to discover and access content directly through their website. EP NetLibrary is looking for a Collection Management Specialist to join their Product Management team in Ipswich MA.

The Collection Management Specialist is responsible for increasing revenue by designating the most appropriate eContent titles to be included in collections: on the EBSCOhost Collection Manager ordering site, in predefined collection product offerings such as subject sets and subscriptions, and to satisfy individual library requests for custom collections.

Essential functions include:

• Develop customized collections for libraries and consortia; recommend relevant content based on library market and other standard collection development parameters; assist libraries and consortia in developing collection profiles
• Create documents to help support the sales and marketing of collections and ebook/eaudiobook content
• Work with Publishing teams to prioritize new content according to the collection development policy and content strategy
• Analyze and interpret usage and sales data to help identify and target collections as well as incorporate findings into the collection development policy and the content strategy
• Create and update subject based collections and categorize books into predefined, standardized ebook and audiobook classifications
• Participate in special company-wide or department-wide projects

Basic Qualifications:

Masters Library & Information Science
1+ to 2 years experience required with Microsoft Office Suite
1-3 years experience working in libraries and/ or with library technology
Recent collection development experience (1-3 years) and/ or thorough knowledge of collections development principles and practices
1-3 year of experience working with the publishing industry or with publisher's content

Preferred Skills:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to identify relevant content for specific library markets
• Excellent time management and prioritization skills
• Ability to function in a team environment and manage multiple priorities
• Understanding of the information industry or electronic commerce standards
• Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously under time pressure

Please apply online at http://careers.ebscohost.com

EBSCO Publishing offers free parking, a subsidized cafeteria, on-site fitness center with classes, free coffee and a dynamic working environment. We are conveniently located minutes from the Ipswich stop on the MBTA Newburyport rail line and offer full commuter rail reimbursement.

EBSCO Publishing is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes diversity in the workplace. EOE M/F/H/V

Russell Library in Middletown, CT - Business and Career Resources Librarian

2011-03-17T09:44:00.000-07:00

Russel Library is seeking a customer service oriented library professional to carry out our job and business programs

The Librarian will perform community outreach, grant-writing, and budget administration functions related to these programs. Experience in planning and implementing business and career programs is a plus, as is prior supervisory experience. The position requires providing direction to volunteer and part-time staff, especially in the carrying out of business and career services.

The Librarian will be part of the Information Services Department and must be able to work as a team member toward shared Library and departmental goals. The Librarian will handle a variety of tasks in a busy work environment where reference skills, technical savvy, and an awareness of new trends in librarianship are required. Flexibility in scheduling is important.

Applicants must have a Master’s Degree in Library Science and some working or internship experience in a public library. The position requires a solid knowledge of current computer applications and resources, and the ability to teach this information to the public and staff. A Connecticut Motor Vehicle Operator’s license is desirable.

Salary range begins at: $44,537

Starting date: To be determined

Please submit your completed job application, resume, and a cover letter reflecting your particular strengths for filling the requirements of this position to:

Arthur Meyers, Director, Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown, CT 06457

You may include your email address to expedite communication.

Applications are available at: http://russelllibrary.org/about_us/employment.html

Deadline: Friday, April 8, 2011

Virginia Tech - Digital Technologies Development Librarians

2011-03-15T09:24:00.001-07:00

The Virginia Tech Libraries invites nominations and applications for two energetic, flexible, and innovative professionals to advance its strategic agenda with digital library initiatives.

Responsibilities:

Working both independently and in teams, provide technical leadership and programming expertise to advance digital library infrastructures, collections, and services through application development and applied research.
Identify and develop new and existing technologies for these purposes.
Play a key, strategic role in advancing the libraries' digital information infrastructure; and impact Virginia Tech's scholarly communication methods, digital library services, and the management and preservation of Tech's digital intellectual output.
Contribute to developing new digital library services and work with partners to share solutions to mutual challenges.
Collaborate closely with personnel from several library departments to achieve the goals of the positions and the libraries.
Select and/or develop tools that support the ongoing assessment of digital library initiatives and services.
Participate in library planning and serve on library-wide committees, task forces, and teams.
Be active professionally and contribute to developments in the field.
Report to the Director, Digital Library & Archives and will assist the DLA Director in shaping overall technology development strategy and direction.
The librarians may be involved with applications such as, but not limited to, Drupal, DSpace, ETD-db, Fedora, ImageBase, LOCKSS, and other associated applications, tools, and specifications.

Qualifications:

ALA-accredited MLS, or equivalent advanced degree in a related field.
Demonstrated experience of programming experience in a Unix environment; demonstrated application development experience with one or more open source programming languages such as Java (required), PHP, Python, and/or Ruby; and SQL and database development skills.
Experience with XML, relevant metadata standards and knowledge of user-centered design processes.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills as well as problem solving and analytical skills.
Must possess the ability to work creatively, collaboratively, and effectively both as a team member and independently.
An ongoing interest and ability to engage in professional development and contribution, and a capacity to thrive in a changing work environment.
Experience working in a research library.
Other degree work in computer or information science.
Strong knowledge of current issues, and practices within the scholarly communication and digital library areas.
Well developed team-based work skills.
Demonstrated ability to plan, document, and complete projects.

Salary: Commensurate with credentials and experience.

Faculty Rank: Assistant Professor.

Application: http://www.hr.vt.edu/employment

Virginia Tech - Digital Repositories Librarian

2011-03-15T09:09:00.000-07:00

The Virginia Tech Libraries invites applications and nominations for candidates who will bring vision and creativity to developing, promoting, assessing, and sustaining a digital repository for the university's unique resources.

Responsibilities:

Rapid deployment of a multi-media research database and digital repository, working with two new positions also being advertised - Digital Technologies Development, the Digital Library and Archives staff, and others.

Develop repository policies, procedures, workflows, and services.

Oversee digital repository collections and services, including developing and securing content, communicating with and providing support to contributors and users, and evaluating and maintaining quality control of the processes, collections and services provided by the unit.
Collaborate with and support liaison librarians in their efforts to recruit and collect scholarly content.
Share a deep knowledge of the scholarly process and an avid interest in the future of digital research, including open access and preservation.
Manages new repository team; develops standards, goals, and expectations for evaluation of the team and carries out that evaluation.
Works collaboratively with others to develop and expand mutually beneficial infrastructures and services related to digital repositories, preservation, and other digital initiatives.
Reports to the DLA Director and assists in shaping overall strategy and direction of the department.

Qualifications:

ALA-accreditied MLS or equivalent and demonstrated experience working in an academic library.
Experience using technology to deliver digital content and with implementation, management, and use of at least on institutional repository.
Knowledge of current library technologies, standards, and best practices.
Experience designing, planning, implementing, and maintaining complex projects, including managing technical projects.
Knowledge of digital reformatting and conversion trends including metadata, policies and technical procedures, intellectual property issues, service models, and strategies for securing appropriate content.
Commitment to customer services, and excellent communication skills.
Demonstrated leadership, including managing change in a positive way, encouraging innovation and creativity, influencing outcomes, and developing partnerships.
Resourceful, innovative, and flexible; works effectively independently and in a team; and manages multiple tasks and competing priorities well.

Salary: Commensurate with credentials and experience.

Faculty Rank: Assistant Professor. Administrative and Professional Faculty appointment. Continued Appointment.

Application: http://www.hr.vt.edu/employment

Coe College - Library Director

2011-03-15T09:08:00.000-07:00

Coe College is pleased to announce the opportunity for a highly qualified professional to play a transformative role at a small Midwestern liberal arts college library. The college invites applications and nominations for Director of the Stewart Memorial Library, a beautiful undergraduate facility in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, that houses a distinguished art collection, as well as the William Shirer archives. The Director serves as the chief executive officer of the library, and is responsible for planning and managing all aspects of the college’s library program, as well as working collaboratively with the campus community to create a dynamic academic center for teaching and learning.

The successful candidate will have a broad knowledge of current trends in academic library services and academic engagement in a liberal arts environment, and will provide the vision and leadership needed to manage the evolution of the library as technology continuously reshapes its operations.

Candidates with an MLS from an ALA accredited program with at least five years of administrative experience are encouraged to apply.

Coe College is a highly selective liberal arts college with strong support for undergraduate research. The College is located in a progressive Eastern Iowa metropolitan area of 200,000. The area offers the usual range of urban amenities and includes a thriving symphony and art museum. The University of Iowa and Iowa City are thirty minutes away, and the city is located roughly mid-way between the Midwest’s largest urban centers, easily accessible via the full-service regional airport ten minutes from campus.

Applicants who can demonstrate their interest in creative leadership in a liberal arts setting should send a curriculum vitae and letter of application, which should address the challenges and opportunities facing libraries like ours, to librarysearch@coe.edu. Review of materials will begin March 28, 2011. Coe College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and other underrepresented groups are particularly encouraged to apply.

Providence Community Library - Executive Director

2011-03-08T08:02:00.000-08:00

Salary: $75,000 - $85,000
Status: Full-time w/Benefits
Posted: March 4, 2011
Deadline: March 20, 2011
Applications received by the deadline will receive first consideration.

Providence Community Library is searching for a skilled administrator to serve as Library Director of its system of nine neighborhood libraries (which libraries constituted branch libraries of Providence Public Library prior to July 1, 2009) that serves the people of Providence.

PCL seeks an executive with the energy and vision to continue to oversee the transition of the neighborhood community libraries into a new system separate from the downtown Providence Public Library.

Located in Rhode Island’s capital city, PCL has a staff of approximately 80 individuals and serves a diverse urban population of about 170,000. PCL is a non-profit organization that is independent of, but cooperates closely with, the City of Providence. PCL obtains the bulk of its funding from the City of Providence and State of Rhode Island but relies on vigorous fundraising for the reminder of its budget of approximately $4.5 million.

The ideal candidate should have a team approach to management and the ability to work closely with library staff, patrons, an active board of trustees, and city officials. S/he should have a thorough understanding of current library technology, willingness to set up and manage a new organization, and the ability to provide vision and inspiration for the library community.

The successful candidate should possess the ability to forge strong community partnerships, public relations skills, a sense of humor, flexibility, confidence, human relations experience, and proven fund-raising ability. This position will require the ability to consider innovative approaches and build consensus on difficult issues.

Requirements

The position requires an ALA-accredited MLS degree with at least five years of progressively responsible experience in a public library, of which a minimum of three years have been in a management or supervisory capacity in an urban library system. Experience in managing in a union environment would be an asset.

Resume to

Please send a cover letter, a resume, and three references to Maria Melvin, PCL HR Specialist, at mmelvin@provcomlib.org

Providence Community Library is an equal-opportunity employer.

University of Florida - Chair of Digital Services and Shared Collections

2011-03-07T17:06:00.000-08:00

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.

University of Florida - Instruction Consultant and Training Program Coordinator

2011-03-03T08:35:00.000-08:00

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

Southern Teachers Agency - Media Specialist/Librarians Jobs

2011-03-03T08:31:00.000-08:00

Media Specialist/Librarians Jobs

Southern Teachers Agency currently has 14 media specialist/librarian vacancies listed by schools for the 2011-12 school year. We expect schools to post additional openings with STA this spring and summer.

STA is the oldest teacher-placement service in America. We receive job listings from hundreds of PK-12 private schools around the South. Schools come to STA because they recognize the value of STA’s help in recruiting & screening talented candidates.

We presently have librarian jobs listed in the following states:

District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, and Virginia

These jobs range from library assistants to library directors, who oversee multiple librarians. The jobs can be in any school divisions: elementary, middle school, or high school.

Requirements:

Master’s degree in library science or closely related field is essential, but certification as a school librarian is not always required.

Application process: Interested candidates should apply to Southern Teachers Agency. The process consists of completing an STA application (available online) , sending a credentials file, and having a telephone interview.

Please visit our website or contact:

Southern Teachers Agency
7 Elliewood Avenue, Suite 2A
Charlottesville, VA 22903
Tel (434) 295-9122

Teachers@SouthernTeachers.com
www.SouthernTeachers.com

STA connects educators to positions in private/independent schools in the South.

STA is a third-party recruiter. All services of STA are paid for by the schools.

STA provides a free service for candidates!

Southern Connecticut State University - Systems Librarian

2011-03-02T21:11:00.000-08:00

Brief Description of Duties/Responsibilities: The Systems Librarian provides leadership for planning, implementing, and managing library systems, digital services, and information technologies; serves on a variety of internal and external committees; maintains the library website and other library systems, and provides staff technology training. The Systems Librarian also works at the reference desk and serves as liaison to one or more academic departments, providing subject-specific instruction, creating instructional materials and developing collections.

Required Qualifications: ALA accredited MLS, or equivalent. Current experience with an integrated library system. Excellent interpersonal and communications skills, both oral and written, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively. Proven ability to manage multiple projects and to meet deadlines. Familiarity with emerging trends in library service and systems. Experience with web site development. Experience with OCLC and document delivery systems. Experience with Windows operating systems.

Preferred Qualifications: Two years professional experience in an academic library. Experience with providing reference service, library instruction, and staff training. Experience with Innovative Interfaces Incorporated comprehensive automated system, electronic reserves and digitization software. Experience with link resolvers, citation manager software, CCS, HTML, PHP, Mac OS, UNIX, and Linux. Experience with liaising on behalf of the library to the university IT department.

Application Process: Please submit Letter of Interest, Current Curriculum Vita, Official Graduate Transcripts, and Three Letters of Recommendation to:
Dr. Christina D. Baum, Director of Library Services, Southern Connecticut State University, 501 Crescent Street, New Haven, CT 06515.

In order for your application to be given full consideration, all materials must be received by March 25, 2011. Position will remain open until filled. Search #11-026