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Robert F. Asleson Memorial ALA Conference Grant

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 10:38:00 EDT

Robert F. Asleson Memorial ALA Conference Grant Application

ALA Annual Conference 2012

The Robert F. Asleson Memorial ALA Conference Grant was established in February, 2012 to honor the memory of the late Bob Asleson, one of the most creative and prolific executives in the information industry. The grant subsidizes attendance at either the American Library Association Midwinter Meeting or the Annual Conference. Each grant is in the amount of $1,500.00.

We would be pleased if you could inform your students and faculty about the availability of this grant. The essay subject for attendance at the 2012 ALA Annual Conference in Anaheim, California June 21-25 is the following:

Your library board is discussing the possibility of eliminating its physical reference book collection and replacing it with all electronic reference tools. You have been asked to develop a position paper weighing the pros and cons of such an undertaking. Draft an introduction to such a position paper.

Submission deadline is May 15, so we hope you will notify eligible candidates as soon as possible.

This award is particularly appropriate as Bob was present at virtually every ALA conference from the mid-1960s through 2008. He regarded conferences as opportunities to connect with people - both established colleagues and new acquaintances - and to be exposed to the latest ideas and industry developments. It was said of him that “He never met a trade show he didn’t like.” This award helps provide the same exposure and experience for the selected students as they prepare for their careers in Library Science.

If any additional information is required, please feel free to contact me directly.

We are excited to be able to support this grant honoring Bob Asleson – a dear friend and colleague – and we look forward to continuing to present these awards to deserving students for many years.

Iris L. Hanney
Chairman of the Board
Robert F. Asleson Memorial ALA Conference Grant

GLA Scholarships

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 10:37:00 EDT

The Georgia Library Association awards two scholarships annually to students completing a master's degree in library science. The Hubbard Scholarship, a $3,000 award, is intended to recruit excellent candidates for librarianship and defray some of the costs of their education. The Beard Scholarship, in the amount of $1,000, is for applicants who show strong potential for leadership in the library profession. Recipients of both awards must agree to work for at least one year in Georgia following graduation but need not be residents of Georgia to apply.

The deadline to apply for the 2012 scholarships is May 21.

See the Georgia Library Association website for details and for the online application form:
http://gla.georgialibraries.org/scholarship.htm

Questions and application materials may be directed to:
Kimberly Boyd
GLA Scholarship Committee Vice-Chair
c/o Georgia Perimeter College Clarkston Campus JCLRC
555 North Indian Creek Drive
Clarkston, GA 30021
Kimberly.Boyd@gpc.edu

Technical & Reference Services Coordinator

Fri, 23 Mar 2012 11:03:00 EDT

Position: Librarian - Technical and Reference Services Coordinator

Apply: http://jobs.agencies.virginia.gov/applicants/jsp/shared/position/JobDetails_css.jsp?postingId=628581

Digital Initiatives Librarian

Fri, 23 Mar 2012 10:58:00 EDT

The Libraries at the University of Northern Colorado (UNC) [library.unco.edu] seeks a creative, enthusiastic individual for the position of Digital Initiatives Librarian and Assistant Professor of University Libraries, position number F99609. This is a contract-renewable position that reports to the Dean of University Libraries.

This position is responsible for the coordination and management of the Libraries’ digital initiatives, in particular the University of Northern Colorado’s digital repository, Digital UNC [library.unco.edu/digitalunc]. Digital UNC, a Fedora-based repository with a Drupal-based user interface, is UNC’s implementation of the collaboratively developed Alliance Digital Repository [adrresources.coalliance.org].

The individual in this position formulates policies and procedures for Digital UNC in collaboration with other Libraries personnel; serves as the primary contact with Alliance Digital Repository (ADR) personnel; and serves as UNC’s representative on ADR committees. This person also works with other Libraries personnel to ingest scanned and born-digital content into Digital UNC and to develop local metadata standards; serves as the contact with the Graduate School, ADR, and ProQuest personnel on receipt and deposit of electronic theses and dissertations into Digital UNC; works collaboratively with subject specialists, members of the Libraries Scholarly Communication Committee, and university faculty on identification and deposit of faculty content into the repository; advises faculty on options for data management in accordance with requirements of federally funded grants; provides marketing, training, and outreach to the university community to promote and recruit content for Digital UNC; and monitors emerging trends in digital repository management and preservation. This individual is expected to contribute to general reference service. Other duties may include the management and coordination of additional digital projects. The successful candidate must have strong interpersonal skills, the ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing, and the ability to work both collaboratively and independently.

REQUIRED:
Earned master’s degree from an ALA-accredited library school or program
Experience working in a text or image-based digital repository
Experience with web design

PREFERRED:
Experience with web design using Dreamweaver or similar tools
Experience using Drupal
Knowledge of the application of non-MARC metadata standards and thesauri to digital objects
Knowledge of emerging technologies, standards, and trends in digital repositories, data management, and digital preservation
Understanding of the developments and trends in scholarly communication
Familiarity with copyright and intellectual property issues as they apply to digital repositories
Experience with project planning
Experience providing reference service
Salary minimum: $43,000. The starting date is July 1, 2012 (negotiable).
Screening of applications will begin on April 9, 2012. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Applicants must complete an online application form and attach a letter of application, highlighting suitability for the position, and curriculum vitae, including a list of three references with the names, mail and email addresses, and telephone numbers.

Apply online at https://careers.unco.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=51444

For questions contact Joan Lamborn, Associate Dean, University Libraries, 970-351-2601, joan.lamborn@unco.edu
This position is contingent on funding from the Colorado State Legislature, approval by the Board of Trustees, and subject to the policies and regulations of the University of Northern Colorado. Satisfactory completion of a background check is required after a conditional offer of employment.

UNC is an AA/EO employer and committed to fostering diversity in its student body, faculty and staff.

Marquette University Raynor Memorial Libraries

Fri, 23 Mar 2012 10:54:00 EDT

The Marquette University Raynor Memorial Libraries Residency Program is seeking applications from early career library and information science professionals with a strong commitment to beginning a career in academic librarianship. The two-year Residency Program is designed to encourage and promote the professional growth and development of new librarians, providing a broad-based awareness of principles and practices in academic librarianship and an opportunity to develop an area of specialization. The Residency Program hopes, in part, to help increase the presence of underrepresented groups in academic libraries. Diversity is a core value and is central to the mission of Marquette University, and all interested and qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.

Reporting to the Head of Research and Instructional Services, the Resident will participate in the Libraries’ information literacy instruction program for precollege, undergraduate, and graduate students; provide general reference services; contribute to collection development activities; become familiar with other units and functions of the Libraries; and assist in collaborative planning, analysis, and assessment of programs and services. In year two of the program, the Resident will engage in an in-depth, concentrated experience in an area of specialization and will develop and complete an applied research capstone project that could be presented at a professional conference. The Residency Program features a formal mentoring component with the Head of Research and Instructional Services, the Associate Dean of Libraries and other professional staff, who will help to acclimate the Resident to the Libraries’ environment, the University, and the Greater Milwaukee community, while providing general guidance and support.

Required:
·         Master’s degree in library/information science (ALA-accredited), granted by August 2012 and received within the past two years.
·         Demonstrated interest in developing a career in academic librarianship.
·         Service orientation and commitment to library user needs;
·         Excellent communication and presentation skills.
·         Strong analytical skills and organizational abilities.
·         Ability to work independently and collaboratively and adapt to changing user needs and expectations.
·         Knowledge of and commitment to cultural diversity and an ability to work with a diverse student body, faculty and staff.

Preferred:
· Experience in a library environment, teaching, or in public service.

Salary: Minimum of $42,000
Full benefits package including 20 vacation days, 11 holidays and one floating holiday per year.

Marquette University is an independent, Catholic, Jesuit doctoral-granting institution with an enrollment of 12,000 located near downtown Milwaukee. Two adjacent and connected library buildings seat 2,150 and house a 1.7 million volume collection, 500 networked resources, and over 22,000 electronic journals. http://www.marquette.edu/library/

For full consideration, submit application online by April 30, 2012 to the University’s application site: careers.marquette.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=53711

Gordon M. Conable Conference Scholarship

Tue, 13 Mar 2012 09:58:00 EDT

Applications open for 2012 Gordon M. Conable Conference Scholarship, sponsored by FTRF

CHICAGO - The Freedom to Read Foundation (FTRF) has opened applications for the 2012 Gordon M. Conable Conference Scholarship, which will enable a library school student or new professional to attend ALA’s 2012 Annual Conference, held June 21-26 in Anaheim, Calif.

The goal of the Gordon M. Conable Conference Scholarship is to advance two principles that Conable held dear: intellectual freedom and mentorship.

The scholarship provides for conference registration, transportation, housing for six nights and six days per diem. In return, the recipient will be expected to attend various FTRF and other intellectual freedom meetings and events at the conference, consult with a mentor/board member and present a report about their experiences. The recipient also will be invited, although not required, to provide daily updates about his or her experience on the Freedom to Read Foundation blog.

The deadline for submitting an application for the 2012 Conable Scholarship is Friday, April 6; the award will be announced in May.

Who is eligible: Students currently enrolled in an ALA-accredited library and information studies degree program or an AASL-recognized master’s programs in school librarianship and new professionals (those who are three or fewer years removed from receiving a library school degree) are eligible to receive the Conable Scholarship. Those interested must submit an application that includes two references and an essay detailing their interest in intellectual freedom issues. Applicants also are required to attach a résumé. If the recipient is already registered for ALA’s Annual Conference, he or she will have the conference fee refunded.

To apply for the Gordon M. Conable Conference Scholarship, visit www.ftrf.org. For more information, please contact Jonathan Kelley at (800) 545-2433, ext. 4226 or jokelley@ala.org.

Gordon Conable was a California librarian and intellectual freedom champion who served several terms as president of the Freedom to Read Foundation. He was executive vice president for public libraries at Library Systems and Services (LSSI) in Riverside, Calif., and was responsible for management and performance of LSSI’s public library contracts, including the 30-branch Riverside County, Calif., system. He also served as director of the Monroe County (Mich.) Library System from 1988–1998. During his tenure there, he withstood an intense controversy over Madonna's book “Sex.” Before that he was associate director of the Fort Vancouver Regional Library in Washington. For his efforts, Conable received the Freedom to Read Foundation Roll of Honor Award and the John Phillip Immroth Memorial Award for “intellectual freedom fighters.” In 1994 he was the first librarian recognized as Michigan’s Public Administrator of the Year.

Following his unexpected death in 2005, his wife and FTRF created the Conable Fund, which provides funding for the Conable Scholarship. To date, three Conable Scholarships have been granted. To contribute to the Conable Fund, contact the Freedom to Read Foundation at (800) 545-2433, ext. 4226 or e-mail ftrf@ala.org.

The Freedom to Read Foundation, an affiliated organization of the American Library Association, was founded in 1969 to promote and defend the right of individuals to freely express ideas and to access information in libraries and elsewhere. FTRF fulfills its mission through the disbursement of grants to individuals and groups, primarily for the purpose of aiding them in litigation, and through direct participation in litigation dealing with freedom of speech and of the press.

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This Information has been forwarded by:

Susan Hanks

Library Programs Consultant

Library Development Services, California State Library

900 N Street

Sacramento, CA 95814

916-653-0661 fax 916-653-8443

shanks@library.ca.gov

University of Northern Colorado - User Experience Reference Librarian/Webmaster

Tue, 13 Mar 2012 09:52:00 EDT

The University of Northern Colorado, Greeley, Colorado, 50 miles northeast of Denver, is currently undertaking a national search to fill a faculty vacancy and is now inviting nominations and applications for the position of User Experience Reference Librarian and Webmaster.

Any assistance you might provide us including the circulation of the enclosed position description will indeed be appreciated. The position is open until filled, but screening of applications begins on March 19, 2012.

Joan Lamborn

Associate Dean

University Libraries Administration

University of Northern Colorado

Campus Box 48

Michener Library Rm 135

Greeley, CO 80639

Office: 970-351-2601

Fax: 970-351-2963

joan.lamborn@unco.edu

Archives & Special Collections

Tue, 13 Mar 2012 09:51:00 EDT

The Department of Library, Information and Media Studies (LIMS) at Chicago State University (CSU) invites applications for a tenure-track professor of assistant or associate professor ranking. The successful candidate will coordinate a new MLIS concentration in archives and records management, and teach courses primarily in this area. She/he will also teach at least one core course in the MLIS curriculum, and help to create an interdisciplinary urban focused LIS program. The candidate is also expected to assist in fostering teaching, research and service relationships with other programs in the university and Chicago cultural institutions.

Required: Ph.D. in Library and Information Studies or related discipline with specializations in archives, records management, historical collections and/or cultural resource management. Priority will be given to applicants with MLIS from an ALA accredited program, and professional library and/or archival work experience. Also preferred is a strong research and teaching record appropriate to rank, including teaching experience in at least one of the following areas in the MLIS curriculum: cataloguing and classification/metadata, research methods, digital information management, and information services in urban communities.

Preferred: ARMA or ACA certification and familiarity with multi-type institutional (library, archives, museum and government agency) networks, and potential for contributions to professional service, research and publication. Experience in supervising internship and fieldwork programs, and the ability to work closely with Chicago-area practitioners to secure internship and fieldwork positions. Demonstrated ability in design and delivery of courses in a variety of formats, including distance learning modes will be valued. Experience in grant writing and project management would be an advantage.

Compensation: This is a 9-month faculty appointment with a standard Illinois state benefit package and competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. Opportunities for added compensation exist for summer school teaching, sponsored research, and consulting. Anticipated beginning: fall 2012, or earlier, if feasible.

Profile: Chicago State University is a fully accredited (NCA) urban-mission and minority serving institution of ca. 7000 students of whom a quarter are in graduate studies. It offers 26 Masters programs and 2 professional doctorates. The College of Education which is accredited by NCATE is the second largest academic unit in the university. LIMS is an expanding program with an MLIS program in school librarianship, and new concentrations in urban informatics, telecommunications management and archives and special collections. It is in pre-candidacy for ALA accreditation and its faculty development is expected to contribute to this effort.

If interested, post a cover letter, CV, and contact information for three references at https://chicagostate.peopleadmin.com/hr/postings/5019. Review begins immediately and search remains open until the position is filled. For information, contact Dr. Kimberly Black, at kblack21@csu.edu, or call 773-995-2143.

Dolphin Research Center - Librarian/Library Resources Coordinator

Tue, 13 Mar 2012 10:00:00 EDT

Responsibilities:

Dolphin Research Center (DRC) is seeking an enthusiastic individual with a bachelor’s degree in library/information sciences/studies to head our collegiate library.
This position will be responsible for maintaining and updating the organization’s library, which includes books, electronic and hard copy journal publications, educational and research documents, audiovisual, and other materials. The librarian will also be responsible for assisting our scientists, faculty and college students with literature searches and information composition as well as the use of library information resources, rules and services.

Qualifications:
Qualified individuals will not only hold a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in library/information sciences/studies, but also be familiar with current trends in library practices, technologies and procedures. The successful candidate will be outgoing, love helping people succeed, have a passion to share their knowledge with our staff and students and be excited about DRC and our family of dolphins and sea lions. Essential traits for employment include the ability to be responsible, organized, motivated, self-directed and an excellent “team player”.
Flexibility in the work environment and in job responsibilities is a must as this position will include other administrative responsibilities that support the corporation.

Qualified individuals will not only hold a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in library/information sciences/studies, but also be familiar with current trends in library practices, technologies and procedures. The successful candidate will be outgoing, love helping people succeed, have a passion to share their knowledge with our staff and students and be excited about DRC and our family of dolphins and sea lions. Essential traits for employment include the ability to be responsible, organized, motivated, self-directed and an excellent “team player”. Flexibility in the work environment and in job responsibilities is a must as this position will include other administrative responsibilities that support the corporation.

Benefits:

DRC currently offers medical benefits, life and disability insurance plan, a 401(k) retirement plan, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance program, paid holidays, vacation, sick, and overtime, as well as personal growth and training opportunities. DRC seeks to provide for the well being of its employees and our salary combined with our generous benefits creates a competitive total package that is right for our environment.
If you are interested, please send your resume and completed application by email to drc-hr@dolphins.org or fax them to the Human Resources Director at (305) 289-8902. You may also mail them to Dolphin Research Center, Human Resources Director, 58901 Overseas Highway, Grassy Key, FL 33050

George A. Smathers Libraries - Electronic Resources Librarian

Tue, 13 Mar 2012 09:36:00 EDT

The George A. Smathers Libraries is Florida is seeking a dynamic, user focused, collaborative and creative individual to serve as the Electronic Resources Librarian. This tenure track faculty member provides leadership in the procurement, licensing, management, and support of ongoing access to electronic information resources acquired by the Smathers Libraries. The position supervises two support staff and manages the activities of the Electronic Resources Unit within the Acquisitions Department. The unit is responsible for managing license agreements and amendments, renewing database and e-journal package subscriptions, paying invoices, compiling and loading records, maintaining online access to most of the electronic resources acquired by the library, and providing accurate reports and statistics. In close consultation with the Associate Deans involved in collections, the incumbent will review and manage license agreements as well as foster and maintain positive relationships with publishers and vendors. The Electronic Resources Librarian will develop and maintain expert knowledge on issues related to electronic resources and take the lead in managing the electronic resources management system. In addition, the Electronic Resources Librarian will monitor and contribute to the professional dialogue regarding electronic resources development and trends. The selected applicant will be a motivated, service-oriented, and highly communicative individual with a strong commitment to facilitating the use of technology and library resources in the UF community.

The library encourages staff participation in reaching management decisions and consequently the Electronic Resources Librarian will serve on various committees and teams. To support all students and faculty and foster excellence in a diverse and global society, the Electronic Resources Librarian will be expected to include individuals of diverse backgrounds, experiences, races, ethnicities, genders, and perspectives in work activities. The incumbent will pursue professional development opportunities, including research, publication, and professional association activities, to meet library-wide criteria for tenure and promotion.

A detailed description of the duties and qualifications for this position can be found at http://www.uflib.ufl.edu/pers/FacultyPositions.html.

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

Thank you and kind regards – Tina

Tina Litchfield Pruitt

Library Human Resources

UF George A. Smathers Libraries

Human Resource Services

(352) 273-2595

Shreve Memorial Library - Library Associate III, Branch Manager, David Raines Branch Library

Tue, 13 Mar 2012 09:32:00 EDT

SUMMARY: Under administrative supervision, this is highly responsible professional library work which involves administering a medium-sized library. Manager is expected to use acquired knowledge and skills in the performance of specialized library duties. Performs related work as required.

REQUIRED TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE
Applicant must have the following:
1. Attainment of B.A. or B.S. from an accredited university/college.
2. A minimum of nine semester hours of library science, plus two years of paid, full-time library experience
OR
Attainment of a graduate degree in Library and/or Information Science from an ALA-accredited university, plus one year of paid, full-time library experience.
Highly desirable:

Familiarity with automated library systems.
Supervisory experience.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS
Applicant must have the following:
Working knowledge of:
1. standard library principles, practices and procedures;
2. electronic and printed materials, resources, and databases;
3. principles of supervision and motivation.
Ability to:
1.     relate and communicate effectively with other employees and the public;
2.     train and develop staff;
3.     use resourcefulness, tact and courtesy in dealing with Library patrons;
4.     use application software.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
1.     Branch management: Coordinates, directs and supervises the work of the David Raines Branch Library.
2.     Personnel: Hires, trains, supervises and evaluates three (3) full-time and four (4) part-time employees; trains First Assistant or Assistant Branch Manager in most of Branch Manager duties in order to act in the absence of the Branch Manager; fully participates in the hiring process; reviews work plans on a regular basis; maintains effective professional relationships with all staff and is available for the staff to discuss all issues as needed; completes payroll; processes and reconciles all leave requests; completes substitutes usage report; schedules substitutes as needed; covers for personnel shortages; recommends staffing needs and changes; conducts investigations and resolves employee inquiries and/or complaints; assists administrative supervisors with handling of these and other personnel matters; participates in corrective action meetings; makes informed decisions based on policies listed in the Employee Handbook; keeps staff and supervisors informed on new policies and procedures .
3.     Facility Management: oversees daily use, care and upkeep of the building and grounds including plumbing, heating/cooling, lighting and lawn maintenance; signs and keeps records of work completed; works with building cleaning service; responsible for cleanliness of facility grounds as needed; stocking and/or cleaning restroom and other areas of the library as needed; ordering maintenance supplies as needed.
4.     Branch Security: responds to after-hours security calls; instructs guards and evaluates service; works with security guards to provide for safety of patrons and staff; maintains a current Branch Emergency Procedures Manual, emergency supplies, and ensures all staff are prepared to handle emergency situations; coordinates and conducts building evacuation drills at least semi-annually; completes reports on security incidents at the branch; monitor employee access to building; monitor guards’ working hours.
5.     Public Service: Oversees and coordinates in the development of programs for the public with the help of department heads and/or branch staff; performs reference, readers’ advisory and circulation duties reguarly; assists patrons and staff in the use of databases, digital resources, Internet usage, software applications, and hardware configuration; plans, conducts and attends community outreach programs when needed; coordinates and/or conducts computer classes as needed; gives library tours and provides instruction in the use of the library facilities, services, databases, and standard reference tools; gives “book talks” or other presentations to school classes or civic groups to promote patron services; conducts investigations and resolves patron inquires and/or complaints; assists administrative supervisors with handling of these matters; coordinates displays, bulletin boards and promotional signage.
6.     Finances: Responsible for counting Fines and Miscellaneous Receipts on a rotational basis and preparing money and reports to be sent to SML Financial Assistant; monitors and signs off on staff expenditures; monitors money within the branch.
7.     Reports: Keeps detailed records of all Circulation-related functions including all daily reports on finances and patron hold requests; generates monthly reports on all facility use including Reference, patron computer usage, meeting rooms, and programs; reconciles all Work Flows item reports such as pending transits and missing items.
8.     Collection Development: Reads reviews and offers suggestions to Acquisitions staff for selection of branch-appropriate materials; weeds collection on an on-going basis; processes all new materials for circulation; shelf reads collection as needed.
9.     Professional Development: Attends monthly management meetings, meetings of appointed committees, and workshops and conferences.
10. Other duties as needed.
PRESENT SCHEDULE [subject to change without notice]
Monday – Friday:          8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
BENEFITS
96 hours vacation/year (with increases every other year up to 352 hours), 11 paid holidays/year + 1 personal day, 120 hours sick leave/year. Medical, dental and life insurance; library pays 70% of employee’s and dependents’ insurance premiums. Excellent retirement system with the City of Shreveport. Tuition reimbursement available after one year of employment. Good library support for continuing education and attendance at conferences.
APPLICATION DEADLINE
Review of applications will begin immediately; applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

STARTING DATE
Two weeks after selection

SALARY
$16.75/hour + benefits

CONTACT: A Shreve Memorial Library application must be submitted to be considered for a position; applications are available at all SML locations and on the Library website www.shreve-lib.org. Send application to Jennie Paxton, Associate Director for HR, Finance & Administration, Shreve Memorial Library, P.O. Box 21523, Shreveport, LA 71120-1523.

A criminal background check and a drug screening are part of the pre-hire process. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, ancestry, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, marital status, non-job related physical or mental disability, veterans’ status, sexual orientation or gender identity. Our facilities are non-smoking.

Media Specialists/Librarian Jobs

Tue, 13 Mar 2012 09:23:00 EDT

Southern Teachers Agency has begun to receive media specialist/librarian vacancy listings from schools for the 2012-13 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 here to view current Library/Media Specialist jobs

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
Charlottesville, Virginia
Tel (434) 295-9122

Ringling Museum of Art - Summer 2012 Paid Internship Program

Wed, 29 Feb 2012 11:00:00 EDT

For application materials and information click on link below:

http://www.ringling.org/Opportunities.aspx

The application deadline is March 23, 2012.

Augusta State University - Assistant Director Educational Media Support Services

Wed, 29 Feb 2012 10:57:00 EDT

Reese Library—Augusta State University

The Assistant Director provides effective vision and leadership in the development, implementation, management, and evaluation of a student-centered academic support program which offers personalized support services for media content, design and production. The Assistant Director is also responsible for access from a central service location to audiovisual equipment, media materials, and educational technology used by students to complete projects and assignments. Also, s/he provides support for visual and audio production projects of students, faculty and administrative staff; and provision of curriculum support materials and media-formatted library resources to support student learning objectives. Reports to the Director of Reese Library.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1.       MAJOR FUNCTION: Program Management
•          Provides effective vision and leadership in the development, implementation, evaluation, and communication of unit goals and strategies for a comprehensive program that serves the campus community within the framework of the university’s strategic plan
•          Manages services that provide personalized support and training to students and faculty in developing skills in video production and editing; and in design and preparation of classroom and distance education presentations, as well as other assignments using posters, electronic portfolios, PowerPoint slides, videos, podcasts, websites, and other resources requiring identification of content from copyrighted resources, as well as the use of computer software and media production equipment
•          Provides leadership in the development of in-service training for Reese Library and Educational Media Support Services (EMSS) staff in the areas of instructional technology, non-print resources, and media design and production
•          Coordinate services to campus events and programs that require audiovisual/media support.
•          Provides inventory control for equipment (poster printers, copiers, fax machine, computers and peripherals such as scanners and printers)
•          Provides circulation services for equipment (cameras, laptops, calculators, and various types of audiovisual equipment) and non-print media (CDs, videos, DVDs, etc), and the resources of the curriculum center

2.       MAJOR FUNCTION: Fiscal Management
•          Prepares and manages budget allocations to assure EMSS’ services and resources align with unit
and campus strategic goals and objectives
•          Approves requisitions and purchasing card orders for equipment, software, supplies, equipment
repairs and maintenance, contracts and licenses
•          Manages multiple revenue accounts and is responsible for cash receipting, handling, and
deposits
•          Creates and maintains databases and spreadsheets for records/reports/inventories in
accordance with local/state/federal fiscal and auditing policies
•          Makes recommendations in the selection and purchase of resources and equipment, including
•          Student Technology Fee proposals
•          Advocates standardization and licensing compliance
•          Researches, initiates, and encourages grant funding and other external funding opportunities for
the support and enhancement of the services of the EMSS

3.       MAJOR FUNCTION: Information Management
•          Advocates for the EMSS’ unit plans as they relate to campus-wide initiatives
•          Advocates for the principles of intellectual freedom and ethical behavior
•          Oversees adherence to copyright restrictions as well as other laws and guidelines pertaining to
the distribution and use of media resources

4.       MAJOR FUNCTION: Collaboration
·         Represents EMSS at campus events, meetings, and functions
·         Collaborates with faculty to direct students to the academic support resources of EMSS
·         Teams with Reese Library and Information Technology Services to assure standardization of equipment and software in the EMSS
·         Works closely with: the Associate Director of Reese Library, the Automation Librarian, the
Acquisitions and Cataloging Librarian, the Coordinators of Library Instruction and Reference, the
Outreach Librarian, the   Electronic Resources Librarian, the Assistant Director of
Instructional Services in the Department of Information Technology Services, and various
·         Academic department chairs and administrative unit directors
·         Initiates collaboration with other local agencies and state organizations including Georgia Health
·         Sciences University to share like resources that enhance the communities’ learning
environments
·         Teams with library and information technology staff, and other academic units to assure
·         standardization and equity of classroom resources across programs and buildings

5.       MAJOR FUNCTION: Personnel Management
·         Provides effective leadership for the staff in the development, implementation and evaluation of all the EMSS program areas
·         Provides a positive work environment and open communication
·         Responsible for job descriptions, supervision, timecard approval, staff development, and performance appraisal of EMSS personnel (nine permanent employees, one temporary employee and up to ten students employees)
·         Supports EMSS program managers (Special Events, Media Center, Classroom Services and Curriculum Center) in the day-to-day operation and supervision of service areas
·         Assists EMSS program managers in the delegation of work and supervision of departmental staff and student assistants

Requirements
·         Bachelor’s degree required (Master’s degree preferred).   A degree in instructional design, educational media, media design and production, or other closely related field preferred
·         Three to five years of supervisory or project management experience required. Experience in Media Services or related service area preferred
·         Familiarity with the academic environment preferred
·         Strong oral and written communication, time management, and customer service skills required.
·         Proficiency with fiscal and human resources concepts and management required
·         Familiarity with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint required. Must have the ability to learn Banner, PeopleSoft, GeorgiaView, Echo360, ExLibris Voyager’s Circulation system and Online Public Access Catalog (GIL), Final Cut Pro and related software, and Adobe products.   Experience with these products preferred
Salary/Rank/Benefits:

Salary low to mid 50s
Benefits of the University System of Georgia
Augusta State University: see the university’s website at http://www.aug.edu

Application Process: Applicants should submit a letter of application addressing the above responsibilities and qualifications; a curriculum vitae; unofficial copies of undergraduate/graduate transcripts (official copies will be required of those chosen for an interview); and the names, addresses, e-mail addresses, and telephone numbers of three professional references. Please forward these items to Ginny Loveless, search committee member at vloveless@aug.edu.

Deadline: Application packets must be received by March, 19, 2012.
Augusta State University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

University of Alaska - Visiting Assistant Professor for Library Instruction and Outreach Design

Wed, 29 Feb 2012 10:45:00 EDT

A job position available for Visiting Assistant Professor for Library Instruction
at the University of Alaska Fairbanks.

For more information visit link below:

www.uakjobs.com/applicants/Central?quickFind=76329

Going to school? Need money? - American Association of Law Libraries

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 09:19:00 EDT

Going to school? Need money? Apply here…

Did you know the American Association of Law Libraries has several important scholarships to assist present and future members of our profession to achieve their goals? These scholarships provide valuable assistance to present and future law librarians across all types of member libraries.

 Educational scholarships to help those working towards various types of degrees and for continuing education courses

 The George A. Strait Minority Scholarship provides valuable assistance to members of recognized minority groups intending to pursue a career in law librarianship.  The

LexisNexis John R. Johnson Memorial Scholarship is open to any candidate who applies for any of the AALL Educational Scholarships.  The Marcia J. Koslov Scholarship, jointly established by AALL and member Marcia J. Koslov, assists librarians in state, court or county libraries who wish to pursue a continuing education course or a professional development opportunity.

For more information about our scholarships and to see a list of past recipients please visit http://www.aallnet.org/main-menu/Member-Resources/scholarships

For applications visit

http://www.aallnet.org/main-menu/Member-Resources/scholarships/Scholarship-Applications

Robert L. Oakley Memorial Scholarship

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 09:13:00 EDT

Call for nominations:

Robert L. Oakley Memorial Scholarship

In recognition of his life accomplishments and contributions, the American Library Association (link) and the Library Copyright Alliance (link) has established the Robert L. Oakley Memorial Scholarship to support research and advanced study for librarians in their early-to-mid-careers who are interested and/or active in the fields that Robert Oakley was expert in—intellectual property, public policy, copyright and their impacts on libraries and the ways libraries serve their communities.

Professor and law librarian Robert Oakley was an expert on copyright law and wrote and lectured on the subject. He served on the Library Copyright Alliance representing the American Association of Law Librarians (AALL) and played a leading role in advocating for US libraries and the public they serve at many international forums including the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) and UNESCO. He served as the United States delegate to the International Federation of Library Associations (IFLA link) Standing Committee on Copyright and Related Rights from 1997-2003. Oakley testified before Congress on copyright, open access, library appropriations and free access to government documents and was a member of the Library of Congress’ Section 108 Study Group. A valued colleague and mentor for numerous librarians, Oakley was a recognized leader in law librarianship and library management who also maintained a profound commitment to public policy and the rights of library users.

A $1,000 scholarship to encourage and expand interest in and knowledge of these aspects of librarianship, as well as bring the next generation of advocates, lobbyists and scholars to the forefront with opportunities they might not otherwise have will be awarded annually to an individual or a team of individuals who meet eligibility criteria.

Highest consideration will be given to applicants who are librarian(s) in their early-to-mid-careers. They must demonstrate interest in or be professional actively in copyright and public policy and their impacts on libraries and the ways libraries serve their communities.

Applicants should provide a statement of intent for use of the scholarship funds. Such a statement should include the applicant’s interest and background in intellectual property, public policy, and/or copyright and their impacts on libraries and the ways libraries serve their communities. The statement should include information about how the applicant and the library community will benefit from the applicant’s receipt of scholarship. Statements should be no longer than 3 pages (1000 words).

The applicant’s resume or curriculum vitae should be included in their application.

Applications should be made online at the ALA Scholarship-wide Clearinghouse or submitted online to Carrie Russell, crussell AT alawash DOT com by March 1, 2012.

Awardees may receive the Robert L. Oakley Memorial Scholarship up to two (2) times in a lifetime.

Funds may be used for equipment, expendable supplies, travel necessary to conduct, attend conferences, release from library duties or other reasonable and appropriate research expenses.

A Review Committee will be made up of the members selected by the Library Copyright Alliance (LCA), with one representative each from the collaborating associations: American Library Association, Association of College and Research Libraries, a division of the American Library Association, and the Association of Research Libraries. ALA Washington Office will oversee jury selection.

Millersville University - Learning Design Librarian

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 09:09:00 EDT

UNIVERSITY LIBRARY

MILLERSVILLE UNIVERSITY

Millersville, PA 17551-0302

Position: Learning Design Librarian

Instructor or Assistant Professor

Full-time, tenure track, academic year

Beginning August 2012

Description: Millersville University seeks a creative self-starter to design, maintain, and assess the library's learner-centered instruction program. The Learning Design Librarian (LDL) provides leadership to the library department by developing strategies for integrating information literacy into the curriculum and by assessing the instruction program's impact on student learning. The LDL also participates in research assistance, library instruction for general education courses, and serves as a subject librarian to assigned academic departments.

Be a part of a growing department, set to move into a new state-of-the-art facility in fall 2013. The renovated library will feature a digital media lab, distance learning classroom, floor for interdisciplinary faculty collaboration, and a 24 hour space with café. The Millersville University Library employs 12 faculty and 11 support staff. Library faculty are full members of the university faculty with all rights and responsibilities of other faculty members, including eligibility for promotion and sabbatical leaves. Library faculty members are expected to engage in scholarship and professional development, service to the institution, and institutional governance. The incumbent, as part of the tenure requirement, must have made significant progress toward a second graduate degree within five years.

Required Qualifications:

· Masters degree from a program accredited by the American Library Association.

· Strong commitment to and familiarity with current trends and issues in reference service/research assistance, information literacy, and assessment.

· Experience with and enthusiasm for teaching, either in a library setting or other.

· Experience in providing reference service/research assistance.

· Familiarity with emerging information technologies and their application to research and teaching.

· Excellent analytical, interpersonal and communication skills.

· Clear understanding of and commitment to public services function.

· Evidence of professional initiative and flexibility.

· Evidence of a commitment to student learning commensurate with the university’s strong instructional mission.

· Demonstrated commitment to equity and diversity.

· Candidate must complete a successful campus interview and teaching demonstration.

Preferred Qualifications:

· Ability and willingness to work cooperatively in a changing library and university environment.

· Experience in designing a learner-centered library instruction program.

· Experience designing tools to assess student learning.

· Experience analyzing assessment data.

· Experience in integrating goals and objectives of information literacy programs with goals and objectives of larger university curriculum.

· Experience with multiple formats for provision of reference services/research assistance.

· Experience developing working partnerships with academic departments and other campus communities.

· Second advanced degree.

To Apply & See Full Job Description: Go to https://jobs.millersville.edu and create a faculty application. A cover letter, curriculum vitae, copies of undergraduate and graduate transcripts and the names, addresses and phone numbers of three current professional references will be required. For questions, please email Search Committee Chair, Prof. Melissa Gold.

Application Submission: Full consideration given to applications received by March 24, 2012.

An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Institution

www.millersville.edu

Georgia Perimeter College - Part-time Librarian

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 09:03:00 EDT

Part-time Librarian

Georgia Perimeter College – Alpharetta Center

$17.62/ hour

Responsibilities: Georgia Perimeter College’s Alpharetta Center library, serving face-to-face and online students, seeks a part-time librarian to assist with reference and circulation. Includes opportunities to participate in virtual reference, instruction, collection development, and apply new technologies to create new reference/instruction tools. A great job for a new grad seeking to gain public services experience in an academic library.

Required: An MLS or equivalent from an ALA-accredited program. Excellent customer service and communication skills. Ability to work some evenings, but flexible hours are preferred. Ability to move about the library and building. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Adequate vision, hearing, and manual dexterity to interact with people in person, on the phone, and electronically. Ability to lift and carry files, books, and other library materials.

Preferred: Reference experience, especially with GALILEO databases and GIL catalogs. Experience with Voyager circulation system, Microsoft Office software, web authoring, Camtasia or other video production software. Experience with online learning. Evidence of innovation and initiative in the creation of research guides, tutorials, and other instructional materials a plus.

Application instructions: Email resume, cover letter, unofficial transcript, and contact information for 3 references to mary.cullen [at] gpc.edu. Inclusion of a work sample is encouraged.

Criminal history check is required. Interviews are planned for February 22 – 30.

Karen Viars

Reference & Instruction Librarian

Georgia Perimeter College · Alpharetta Center

3705 Brookside Parkway · Alpharetta, Georgia · 30022

678-240-6137

Karen.Viars@gpc.edu

McGill University - Faculty Position at the School of Information Studies

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 08:46:00 EDT

Faculty Position at the School of Information Studies, McGill University

The School of Information Studies (SIS), one of four academic units in the Faculty of Education at McGill University, invites applications for one tenure-stream appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor. The anticipated start date is Sept. 1, 2012. Qualified candidates should hold a doctoral degree in information studies or a related discipline, and should have demonstrated a strong research record, effective teaching and service commitment.

This new position seeks to strengthen the SIS research area in human information interaction (HII), an emerging domain that seeks to systematically study how people interact with, relate to and process information, data and knowledge. We are particularly interested in individuals with strong research expertise in content management, digital libraries, digital curation/preservation and digital knowledge representation. Applicants with experience in multidisciplinary research in any of these areas are also encouraged to apply. The successful candidate will teach courses at the graduate level, but may also contribute to courses at the undergraduate level, conduct research, advise and supervise master’s and doctoral students. Salary will be commensurate with the University’s salary policy, qualifications and experience.

McGill University is a world-renowned English-language institution located in the heart of cosmopolitan Montreal and is ranked among the world’s top universities according to the Times Higher Education Supplement-QS World University Rankings. SIS, one of the oldest schools in North America, has an enrolment of more than 200 graduate students and offers an ALA-accredited MLIS program, a graduate certificate and a graduate diploma in LIS, and a Ph.D. in Information Studies. The MLIS program provides specialized streams in librarianship, knowledge management, and archival studies.

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. McGill University is committed to equity in employment and diversity. It welcomes applications from indigenous peoples, visible minorities, ethnic minorities, persons with disabilities, women, persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, and others who may contribute to further diversification.

Applicants should send (preferably electronically) a letter of application, curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching and research interests, and a list of three references by April 30, 2012 to:

Dr. Kimiz Dalkir

Acting Director

School of Information Studies

McGill University

3661 Peel St., Montreal, Quebec, Canada, H3A 1X1

Voice: 514-398-3368; FAX: 514-398-7193

Email: kimiz.dalkir@mcgill.ca

Web: http://www.mcgill.ca/sis

Library Departmental Assistant

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 08:44:00 EDT

Posting Number: 6000348

Classification Title: Library Departmental Assistant - Senior Level

Position Type: Staff

Department: Library

Qualifications: Bachelor's degree required; 1-2 years of library related experience. Effective communication skills are required. Experience using computer programs such as Voyager, MS Office and HTML preferred. Cataloging experience strongly preferred.

Salary: $14.04 minimum

Nature of Work: Bibliographic Database Creation and Enhancement (including but not limited to): Exhibits knowledge and understanding of a local automated system and OCLC Connexion, such as exporting/importing records, creating spine labels; Demonstrates basic understanding of Library of Congress classification; Demonstrates basic understanding of Library of Congress subject heading construction; Catalogs monographs, including those in microform formats, with accuracy and completeness; Creates holdings and item records correctly, including duplicate copies and multi-volumes; Maintains required statistics; Assists in retrospective conversion and record enhancement projects, as assigned by the department head.
Bibliographic Database Maintenance (including but not limited to): Correctly edits bibliographic, holdings, and item records; Correctly removes items; Correctly re-links items and holdings records; Assists in maintenance projects, as assigned by the department head; Processes discarded material, including removal of holdings in local system and OCLC, and maintains statistics.

Materials processing for shelving (including but not limited to):
Checks processing of books returned from the bindery; Helps assure efficient flow of materials to process by student workers.

Posting Date: 02-10-2012

Closing Date: 02-24-2012

Notice to Applicants

Please be advised that should you be recommended for a position, University System of Georgia Board of Regents policy requires the completion of a background check as a prior condition of employment.

University of Wisconsin - Serials & Interlibrary Loan Librarian

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 08:37:00 EDT

Position#: 12-62F48

Serials and Interlibrary Loan Librarian (#12-62F48)
Institution: University of Wisconsin – Stevens Point
Deadline: Screening begins March 2, 2012 and continues until position is filled.

The University Library seeks an experienced and forward-thinking Serials and Interlibrary Loan Librarian to provide leadership and effective management for the Library’s serials resources and budget. The incumbent will also manage all aspects of Interlibrary Loan, including policy and planning. This librarian is responsible for supervising support staff and works with library faculty to meet the mission and goals of the University Library. This librarian also takes an active role in the Library’s instruction program, reference services, collection development, and participates fully in scholarship and service as a tenure-track library faculty member.

This is a tenure-track position with faculty rank and status (rank and salary dependent on experience and qualifications); academic year (9 month) appointment.

A full position description and requirements are available at:
http://www.uwsp.edu/equity/Pages/positions/12-62f48.aspx

Special Libraries Association - Engineering Division Student Travel Stipend Award

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 13:37:00 EDT

Special Libraries Association

Engineering Division

$1200 SPIE Digital Library Student Travel Stipend Award

Award to Attend the SLA Annual Conference

Chicago, IL July 15-18, 2012

SPIE Digital Librry is sponsoring for library school students the award of a $1200 travel stipend toward payment of expense incurred while attending the annual SLA Conference in Chicago, Illinoic, July 15 - 18, 2012. SPIE Digital Library is the world's largest collection of optics and photonics applied research.

The SPIE Digital Library Student Travel Stipend Award will be given to the qualified student who submits an essay of three or less double spaced typed pages that is judged to be the best essay submitted decribing the following scenario:

"Emerging trends in science librarianship"

Qualifications for Entering Award Competition:

Applicants must be student members of SLA at the time of award submission.

Part of the award will be a one year student membership to the SLA Engineering Division. The essary winner must be a student member of the SLA Engineering Division at the time of acceptance of the award.

Special Instructions:

*Give your full name, address, telephone number, email address, and a statement, on one page, of your qualifications, as given above, for entering the award competition. Include the name of your library school.

*Type your full name (without any additional personal information) at the top of each essay page. Double space the typing of all pages.

Deadline for Submission: March 14, 2012

Submit Entries for the award to:

Bette Finn, SLA Engineering Division Awards Committee

Georgia Tech Library & Information Center

Georgia Institute of Technology

Atlanta, GA 30332-0900

Phone: 404.894.1790

Fax: 404.894.8190

Email: bette.finn@library.gatech.edu

Harold W. McGraw, Jr. Fellowship

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 09:06:00 EDT

The Harold W. McGraw, Jr. Fellowship

An extraordinary opportunity for an extraordinary new Children’s Librarian.

Darien Library in Darien, CT is now accepting applications for the inaugural Harold W. McGraw, Jr. Fellowship.

Harold McGraw was an active supporter of Darien Library with a personal commitment to education and a belief in the important role a child's library experiences play in the beginning of life-long literacy. The McGraw family has funded the formation of a Children's Librarian Fellowship at Darien Library to honor his memory, through a two-year full-salaried position for a recent Master in Library Science graduate who:

demonstrates exemplary scholarship
possesses a passion for working with children and for the development of literacy
shows significant leadership promise
has strong personal qualities
demonstrates a penchant for technology

Selection Process

The Fellowship will be open to LIS graduates from an accredited Library School in the United States or Canada who will have received his or her diploma between December 1, 2011 and July 1, 2012.

Applications will be due March 30, 2012. After initial screening, interviews for finalists will be held at a mutually convenient time and place, and the finalist will be invited to visit Darien Library for a meeting with the Fellowship Committee prior to appointment.

Term
The successful applicant will be employed at Darien Library for two years, commencing approximately July 1, 2012, with a final employment date of June 30, 2014.

Compensation
The Fellow will be paid initially at the Connecticut Library Association MLS minimum salary for entry-level positions (for 2012: $50,700) with full benefits, paid membership in CLA and ALA, and funding for attendance at the American Library Association Annual Meeting and other meetings as appropriate.

Position Parameters
The Fellow will work as a member of the Children's Services team, providing reference and reader's advisory services in addition to creating and conducting programs for children and families. The Fellow will be given specific, defined, high-stakes projects and responsibilities that will be determined by the successful candidate's skills and interests. The Fellowship will provide experience, growth, and challenges in the following areas:

· Children's materials collection development

· Program development, implementation, and evaluation

· Outreach to defined areas of the community

· Continuing education, professional development, and support

· Access to the latest technology

This Fellowship is an opportunity to work on real-world, significant projects and gain experience in close coordination with very strong staff. The Fellow will receive direct mentoring from Gretchen Caserotti, Assistant Director for Public Services.

More information about the Fellowship and application process is available at darienlibrary.org/mcgrawfellowship

National Defense University

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 09:01:00 EDT

Employment opportunity at the National Defense University
at Ft. McNair in Washington, D.C.

http://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/PrintPreview/308042300 Please note this
position's application deadline is February 10, 2012.

The Conflict Records Research Center (CRRC) is conducting a search for
someone with an interest in the Middle East/Central Asia and/or security
studies who can serve as an IT/digital archive expert and local network
administrator for our new center. The CRRC was established to fulfill the
Secretary of Defense's intent to enable research into captured records from
Iraq and Afghanistan with "complete openness and rigid adherence to academic
freedom and integrity." The CRRC's mission is to facilitate the use of
captured records (documents, audio and video) that have national security
impact to support research, both within and outside the government. Please
note our archive is a collection of digital copies and not a physical
archive. Please visit our website to learn more about the CRRC
http://www.ndu.edu/inss/index.cfm?type=section&secid=101&pageid=4

Jessica Goldings
Research Analyst, Conflict Records Research Center
National Defense University
202-433-4796

Royal School of Library &Information Science - PhD Position in Bibliometrics and Research Evaluation

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 08:52:00 EDT

PHD POSITION IN BIBLIOMETRICS AND RESEARCH EVALUATION

The Royal School of Library and Information Science, Copenhagen

___Deadline for applications: March 1, 2012___

The Royal School of Library and Information Science, Denmark, and ACUMEN

are pleased to announce that a PhD scholarship will be available from

June 1, 2012, or as soon as possible thereafter.

Applications are invited for the three-year scholarship from candidates

that hold or expect to hold a Master´s degree in a field relevant to the

field of bibliometrics and research evaluation.

The PhD position is part of a collaborative European FP7 research project

on assessing research performance of individual researchers, Academic

Careers Understood through Measurement and Norms

(ACUMEN [http://research-acumen.eu/]).

The Royal School of Library and Information Science (RSLIS; in Danish:

Det Informationsvidenskabelige Akademi, [http://www.iva.dk]) contributes

to this project with research relating to the use of quantitative

indicators, and the successful applicant will contribute to this research.

The main objective of the PhD project is to investigate to what extent

bibliometric indicators can be used in the evaluation of individual

researchers. Most bibliometric indicators are meant for use on higher

levels of aggregation, e.g. at the country, research field or institution

level, and unwanted effects may occur especially when they are applied at

the individual level. The PhD project should analyse the wide range of

existing indicators such as productivity, citation impact, and composite

indicators such as field normalised indicators, as well as new

bibliometric indicators such as the h-index, the g-index and indicators

based on network analysis etc. The aim is to understand and call into

question the use of bibliometric indicators and to outline the strengths

and weaknesses of each indicator for the evaluation of individuals. On

the basis of this, the PhD project should propose a suite of indicators

for the assessments of individual researchers - both the most suited of

the existing as well as novel indicators. These must be tested on the

data set provided by the ACUMEN project. The project will have a

mathematical theoretical as well as an empirical part. Data sets for the

empirical part will in part be provided by partners in the ACUMEN project.

Place of work: Copenhagen, Denmark

For further information on the ACUMEN research project, please contact

Associate Professor, Mr. Birger Larsen (blar @ iva.dk), and for further

information on PhD scholarships at RSLIS, please contact Dean of

Research, Mr. Hans Dam Christensen (hdc @ iva.dk).

PHD SCHOLARSHIP

A PhD position is a three-year, fixed-term position involving research

and training, and it is to be completed in accordance with the Danish

Ministerial order on the PhD programme at the universities (PhD order)

from the Ministry of Science, Innovation and Higher Education. For

further information about the PhD programme at RSLIS, see:

http://www.iva.dk/english/research/phd-programme/

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

The ideal candidate holds or expects to hold a Master´s degree or

equivalent in a field relevant to bibliometrics and research evaluation.

Mathematical skills and fluency in English are required.

APPLICATION

1. Letter stating the interest and qualifications for the project

(max. one page).

2. Preliminary project description with theoretical and methodological

reflections as well as outline of present state of art of research and

including a tentative research plan (up to five pages).

3. Full CV.

4. Bachelor and Master’s degree diploma (including grade transcripts for

bachelor´s and master´s degrees) and any other documentation.

5. List of publications (if any).

6. References.

7. Applicants with a Master´s degree from abroad should also enclose a

short description of the grading scale used.

PROCEDURE

* Applications, marked "PhD position in Bibliometrics", must be sent

to 'job@ iva.dk'. *** Deadline is March 1, 2012 ***

* Applicants will, together with a confirmation of the received

application, be notified of the composition of the assessment committee.

* Applicants must provide supplementary documentation, if requested

by the committee.

* Applicants will individually be informed of his/her assessment.

* Potential candidates may be invited to an interview by a

recruitment committee.

THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA WILL BE TAKEN INTO CONSIDERATION:

* Capacity to undertake stringent research of high quality within the

three-year period.

* Scientific concern, creativity and supplementary qualification which

are considered essential for undertaking a PhD project.

* Already implemented projects, published works of relevance for the PhD

position, carried out during or after the master study.

* Documented fluency in English.

* Documented mathematical skills.

SALARY

Salary will be according to the agreement between the Ministry of

Finance and The Danish Confedaration of Professional Associations, AC.

Start level salary depends on pre-employment seniority, but will at least

amounts to DKK 285.240,00 annually. Pension contribution is added

according to agreement for PhD students, as well an annual addition which

at presents amounts to DKK 14.934,97 annually.

The PhD student has an obligation to undertake agreed relevant work

(including teaching) which totally amounts to 840 work hours during the

three years of employment.

FACTS ABOUT RSLIS

RSLIS is a university institution for development, education and research

at the highest scientific level in the field of Information Science. The

educational programmes rank from undergraduate to PhD studies. The

school's graduates are much appreciated and their capacity for fulfilling

vital functions within the emerging knowledge society is increasingly

recognized.

RSLIS is located in Copenhagen and Aalborg (the Northern part of Jutland).

The total number of students enrolled is app. 800.

RSLIS is a member of iSchool Caucus and is currently working close

together with Institut für Bibliotheks- und Informationswissenschaft,

Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, in order to establish a Euro iSchool

network.

As an equal opportunity employer, RSLIS invites applications from all

interested candidates regardless of gender, age, ethnic origin or religion.

Kennesaw State University

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 11:33:00 EDT

Kennesaw State University has an open position for Library Director.

Please see link below:

https://kennesaw.hiretouch.com/job-details?jobID=5207&job=library-director

University of California - Agricultural &Environmental Sciences Librarian

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 11:32:00 EDT

The University of California, Davis Library seeks an energetic, proactive, innovative, collaborative, and user-oriented, public services librarian to work closely with faculty and students in a highly interdisciplinary scientific research community. The Library is embarking on an e-research program of services that build upon a dynamic new clustering of the sciences libraries into two administrative units: 1) Agricultural, Environmental Sciences, Physical Sciences, and Engineering, 2) Health and Life Sciences.
Scope: The Agricultural, Environmental, and Physical Sciences and Engineering Libraries at the University of California, Davis serve the faculty, staff, and students in the academic programs based primarily in the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, the College of Letters and Science Division of Mathematical and Physical Sciences, the College of Engineering, and the College of Biological Sciences. The successful candidate would join the team working with the agricultural and environmental sciences ( http://www.lib.ucdavis.edu/dept/bioag/ ) collections, serving a large number of academic disciplines, which are among the country's most comprehensive, and include world-class collections in Bee Biology, Nematology, and Viticulture & Enology. This position reports to the Head of the Agricultural, Environmental, and Physical Science and Engineering Libraries. Staffing for the uni
t currently consists of 8 FTE librarians, 4.5 FTE library assistants, and 2 FTE student assistants.
Responsibilities: The Agricultural and Environmental Sciences Librarian delivers client-focused, innovative services that support the information needs of faculty, staff, and students in a strongly interdisciplinary science-intensive academic research campus. Working collaboratively with University of California librarians, UC Davis faculty, staff, and students, curate collections and contribute to the high quality service, instruction, and outreach efforts of the UC Davis University Library staffs. Responsibility for outreach and collection management for assigned science disciplines is dependent on the expertise and experience of the successful candidate. The incumbent cultivates and sustains effective working relationships with faculty and graduate students; develops and maintains an understanding of relevant research and teaching programs within the sections and departments in assigned areas; is conversant with current trends in e-science/e-research, open access initiati
ves, academic scholarly communication, and data management/curation; collaboratively develops and implements innovative initiatives in science reference practices using relevant technologies; designs and delivers appropriate instructional sessions, including curriculum-based education programs, in assigned areas; collaboratively participates in electronic delivery of services to UC researchers, and contributes to the campus and UC-wide libraries initiatives that best serve the information needs of UC faculty, staff, and students.
Required Qualifications:
* Graduate degree in librarianship from an ALA-accredited institution or its equivalent.
* Evidence of active interest in the sciences.
* Effective oral and written communication skills and interpersonal skills; excellent analytical and organizational skills.
* Demonstrated ability to work independently, collaboratively, and to contribute positively to a team environment within a rapidly changing, complex, and multicultural environment.
* Demonstrated initiative and flexibility in adapting to change.
* Excellent computer and web skills, especially in a networked environment.
Desired Qualifications :
* At least one or more years of relevant library experience.
* A degree or course work in plant sciences, agricultural sciences, or environmental sciences.
* Experience in providing reference/public services in an agricultural or environmental sciences academic research environment.
* Demonstrated outreach experience in developing working partnerships with clientele and communities.
* Demonstrated understanding of the information needs of scientists and the application of information technologies to serving those populations.
* Strong commitment to quality public service.
* Experience with the development and delivery of discipline-specific instructional sessions using appropriate technologies.
* Effective project management skills.
* Experience with bibliographic management software.
* Ability to perform work requiring attention to detail.
* Strong bibliographic verification skills.
For the complete job description for the Agricultural and Environmental Sciences Librarian, and application procedures, please visit http://www.lib.ucdavis.edu/ul/about/jobs/ .
Candidates applying by February 24, 2012 will receive first consideration. The position will remain open until filled.
The University of California, Davis, is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to excellence through diversity.
--
Michael Sholinbeck
Assistant Head and Outreach/Instruction Librarian
Sheldon Margen Public Health Library
1 University Hall MC7360
University of California
Berkeley CA 94720 USA
1-510-642-2511; 1-510-642-7623 (fax)
msholinb@library.berkeley.edu
http://www.lib.berkeley.edu/PUBL
http://blogs.lib.berkeley.edu/publnews.php
http://www.facebook.com/PublicHealthLibrary

Center for the History of Psychology - Special Collections Librarian/Assistant Processing Archivist

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 11:19:00 EDT

Position:

The Center for the History of Psychology (CHP) at The University of Akron seeks candidates for the position of Special Collections Librarian/Assistant Processing Archivist. This is an excellent opportunity for professional growth for a well-qualified individual with an MLIS degree or comparable professional experience in cataloging and processing various forms of media and primary source material. This position reports directly to the Manager of Special Collections.

Position Description: The Special Collections Librarian/Assistant Processing Archivist is responsible for performing original and complex copy cataloging of monographs as well as other material types, including altering MARC records of collections finding aids to conform to OCLC standards. In addition to cataloging, the Special Collections Librarian/Assistant Processing Archivist will be responsible for arranging and describing the CHP’s archival collections using EAD and DACS standards, and in-house guidelines. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, communicate effectively with others, be adaptable to changes, and foster collaboration and effective teamwork.

Required Qualifications:

· A relevant Master's degree (preferably in library and information science from an ALA-accredited program or an appropriate combination of experience and education).

· One year experience in archival cataloging practices, and description and arrangement of primary source material

· Demonstrated knowledge of standards such as AACR2, Library of Congress Rule Interpretations, Library of Congress subject headings and classification schedules

Preferred Qualifications:

· Experience using Millennium III and OCLC Connexion cataloging systems

· Knowledge of DACS

Knowledge of media preservation and conservation methods
Knowledge of RBMS bibliographic standards

Description of Organization: The Center for the History of Psychology is located on The University of Akron campus in Akron, Ohio. Founded in 1965, the CHP is the largest repository of its kind in the world, representing the various manifestations of psychology throughout its history. The first archives to achieve the Smithsonian’s Affiliate status, the Center seeks to bring greater exposure to the study of the human sciences by collecting, preserving and making available primary source material in the history of psychology. Read more at www.uakron.edu/chp.

For complete details and to apply for this position, visit: http://www.uakron.edu/jobs/. Requisition number: 007075. The University of Akron is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity and to the principles of affirmative action in accordance with state and federal laws.

North American Serials Interest Group (NASIG)

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 11:16:00 EDT

The North American Serials Interest Group (NASIG) is pleased to announce the beginning of the application cycle for its 2012 grants, awards, and scholarships to be awarded at the 2012 Annual Conference being held in Nashville, Tennessee, June 7-10, 2012. Established in 1985, NASIG is an international organization committed to promoting communication and sharing of ideas among all people working with or concerned about serial publications. More information about NASIG is available at http://www.nasig.org

John Riddick Student Grant

Grants for qualifying students to attend the NASIG annual conference, covering cost of registration, three nights lodging, and travel within North America.
For more details, please visit the following page:
http://www.nasig.org/about_awards_studentgrant.cfm

Serials Specialist Award

Awards for promising paraprofessionals, covering cost of conference registration, three nights lodging, and travel within North America.
For more details, please visit the following page:
http://www.nasig.org/about_awards_specialist.cfm

Marcia Tuttle International Award

A $3,000 grant for an individual working in the serials information chain to fund appropriate activities in fostering international communication and education.
For more details, please visit the following page:
http://www.nasig.org/about_awards_tuttle.cfm

Horizon Award

Awards for promising new serials professionals, covering cost of conference registration, three nights lodging, and travel within North America. Recipients will also be invited to serve on a NASIG committee.
For more details, please visit the following page:
http://www.nasig.org/about_awards_horizon.cfm

Fritz Schwartz Education Scholarship

A $3,000 scholarship and conference travel grant for a graduate student demonstrating excellence in scholarship and the potential for accomplishments in a serials career.
For more details, please visit the following page:
http://www.nasig.org/about_awards_schwartz.cfm

Rose Robischon Scholarship, underwritten by Swets Information Services

A scholarship awarded to a serials professional lacking funds for travel. The scholarship covers the cost of conference registration, three nights lodging, and travel within North America.
For more details, please visit the following page:
http://www.nasig.org/about_awards_robischon2.cfm

John Merriman Joint NASIG/UKSG Award, UK delegate underwritten by Taylor & Francis

A $6,000 award supports two people, one from each association, and consists of travel to the sister conference, and accommodations for the duration of the conference. The purpose of this conference-swap is for people working at a practical level in e-resource management to learn and share experience at the UKSG and NASIG annual conferences.
For more details, please visit the following page:
http://www.nasig.org/about_awards_merriman.cfm

The application deadline for the above-listed awards, except the John Merriman Joint NASIG/UKSG Award, is February 20, 2012; the deadline for the John Merriman Award is January 30, 2012. For details about the awards offered by NASIG, please visit http://www.nasig.org/about_awards.cfm

SALALM Scholarship

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 08:48:00 EDT

SALALM Scholarship

SALALM SCHOLARSHIP

Online Application Below. View the flyer here.

The SALALM Scholarship has been established to encourage professional and leadership development in Latin American and Caribbean Studies academic librarianship. To be awarded biannually commencing in December 2011, the $1000 is for a master’s candidate in an archival studies or ALA-accredited library or information studies program.

Since its founding in 1956, the Seminar on the Acquisition of Latin American Library Materials, or SALALM, has provided the only national and international forum focused on Latin American studies research librarianship, library collections and services. The SALALM Scholarship award will include a one-year membership in the organization.

Who Should Apply:

Applicants able to demonstrate a strong interest in Latin America, the Caribbean or their diaspora, and who have career aspirations involving service to academic users seeking information about, or researching topics involving the Latin American or Caribbean region, are urged to apply.

Interest may be demonstrated through previous work, internships, undergraduate or graduate-level study, involvement through volunteer programs with governmental, non- governmental or private sector organizations, and research and publication on topics relevant to the area. Competency in one of the area’s major languages is highly important.

Eligibility:

Applicants must be master’s degree candidates in ALA- accredited programs in library and information science or in archival studies (with equivalent accreditation where applicable) in the United States or Canada. Applicants must have successfully completed at least one quarter or semester of study and recipients must be enrolled students at the time the award is made.

Selection Criteria:

Knowledge of Latin America and the Caribbean
Commitment to career in academic library and information science or related field
Record of academic achievement
Competency in one or more of the area’s languages

Application Materials:

Completed application form Personal statement (500 word max.)
Current résumé Letter of reference
Unofficial transcript

Timeline:

Deadline for applications: February 20, 2012
Award to be announced: March 2012
Disbursement of scholarship: March 2012

Instruction/Reference Librarian

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 08:48:00 EDT

Instruction/Reference Librarian, 12-month Tenure Track Assistant Professorship

University of South Carolina Aiken, Gregg-Graniteville Library

Responsibilities: delivery of electronic� and traditional reference services; participation in instruction; communication about new resources to faculty, staff, and students; collection development; development of innovative services and user aids; planning and updating of Library web pages; familiarity with emerging technologies. Job requires evening and rotating weekend hours.

Requirements:

�� ALA accredited MLS

�� Strong commitment to public service and teamwork

�� Ability to work collaboratively

�� Excellent organizational and communication skills

�� Expertise in the use of traditional and Web-based resources

Ability to teach in a variety of settings and formats

Preferred:

Recent academic library experience in reference/electronic resources

Salary:�� Salary commensurate with experience.

Position will begin as soon as filled.� Review of files will begin March 1, 2012, and continue until position is filled.� Only complete files will be reviewed.� Apply online at:� https://uscjobs.sc.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=68146.

In addition to the on-line application, please submit an electronic copy of your vita and a separate letter of application.� Also, please send transcripts and 3 letters of recommendation to Deborah Tritt, Instruction/Reference Librarian Search Committee Chair, Gregg-Graniteville Library, University of South Carolina Aiken, 471 University Pky, Aiken, SC, 29801.� USC Aiken seeks to attract and retain a diverse faculty consistent with its diverse student body and surrounding community.� Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.� USCA is an AA/EOE.

Donald Peterson Student Scholarship Award

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 08:41:00 EDT

Do you need financial assistance to attend SAA’s Annual Meeting in San Diego, CA from August 6-12, 2012? Apply for the 2012 Donald Peterson Student Scholarship Award! The award includes up to $1,000 in support of registration, travel, and accommodation expenses associated with the SAA conference. For all the details and eligibility, keep reading! The deadline to apply is February 28, 2012.

Donald Peterson Student Scholarship Award

Purpose and Criteria for Selection:

Established in 2005, this award supports students and recent graduates from graduate archival programs within North America to attend SAA’s Annual Meeting. The goal of the scholarship is to stimulate greater participation in the activities of the Association by students and recent graduates. This participation must include either a presentation of research during the Annual Meeting or active participation in an SAA-sponsored committee, section, or roundtable.

Eligibility:

Awarded to an SAA member in good standing who is currently enrolled in an archival education program or who graduated from an archival education program in the previous calendar year. Applications are evaluated based on the merits of the applicant’s essay and letters of recommendation.

Sponsor and Funding:

The Society of American Archivists, in honor of Donald Peterson (1908-1999), New York lawyer and philatelist, whose deep appreciation of world history and preservation developed early through his stamp collecting and held true throughout his life.

Prize:

Up to $1,000 in support of registration, travel, and accommodation expenses associated with the SAA Annual Meeting.

First Awarded:

2006

Application Form and Documentation:

Submit three copies of the following to the address on the application form:

1. A 500-word essay describing the applicant's career goals and potential impact on the archival profession.

2. Unofficial transcript to verify student status or copy of graduate diploma.

3. Two letters of recommendation from individuals having definite knowledge of the applicant's qualifications.

4. Application form (available at http://www2.archivists.org/sites/all/files/PetersonAwardForm.pdf)

Application Deadline:

February 28, 2012

Questions?

Please contact Peterson Student Scholarship Award Committee Chair Brenda Burk at bburk@iupui.edu with any questions.

Brenda L. Burk, Philanthropic Studies Archivist

Philanthropy Archives at IUPUI University Library

755 West Michigan Street

Indianapolis, IN 46202

Direct Line: 317.278.2329

Archives Reference: 317.274.0464

Email: bburk@iupui.edu

URL: http://www.ulib.iupui.edu/special

We TWEET: http://twitter.com/philanthropyArc

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Renna E. Tuten, C.A.
Reference Archivist
UGA Special Collections Library
University of Georgia Libraries
Athens, Georgia 30602-1641
Voice: 706-542-0618
rtuten@uga.edu
www.libs.uga.edu/scl

The opinions and views expressed and the information provided do not reflect the opinions, views, or policies of the University of Georgia. This email is subject to the Georgia Open Records Act.

Head of Digital Library Services

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 08:36:00 EDT

Georgia State University Library seeks an enthusiastic, collegial, service-oriented and dynamic head of Digital Library Services who will provide leadership and management for web services, network and desktop systems, and digital initiatives. Details are at

http://library.gsu.edu/JobAds/Vacancy-Announ-Dept-Head-Dig-Lib-2012.pdf.

Laura Burtle

Associate Dean

Digital Library Services and Special Collections

Georgia State University Library

lburtle@gsu.edu

(404) 413-2706

Georgia Institute of Technology Library - Director of Business Operation

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 15:09:00 EDT

Position:

The Director of Business Operations reports to the Dean of Libraries. The successful candidate will be a strategic thinker and a leader of an internal team of 30 employees with five direct reports. These employees support the following areas: Administration, Finance, Budgeting, Human Resources, Security, Facilities, Risk Management and Asset Control. Is responsible for a budget exceeding $14 million as well as grant and endowment income. The facilities encompass approximately 500,000 square feet.
As a member of the Library administration, will oversee the Library’s administrative and finance functions to ensure efficient and consistent operations.

Responsibilities:

Will work closely with internal and external stakeholders including the Institute’s business and finance departments, third-party vendors, contractors, and architects.
Will be responsible for leadership and building an operations team as well as management development of employees, managing expectations, aligning objectives and goals with the Library's strategic plan, planning and prioritization of projects, programs and activities, using sound judgment while meeting organizational requirements and maintaining accountability, and fostering a culture of inclusion.
Participates in other department, library, and university activities, as appropriate.

Qualifications:

Education: Minimum of a master’s degree in a business-related field.
Work Experience: At least 7-10 years of overall professional experience and 6+ years of broad financial and operations management experience, preferably in higher education or a not-for-profit setting.
Skills: Candidates should have demonstrated leadership abilities; excellent communication and relationship-building skills with an ability to prioritize, negotiate, and work with a variety of internal and external stakeholders; ability to work independently and as a team member and to assess and shift priorities in a demanding and rapidly changing environment. Keen analytic, organizational, and problem-solving skills that enable sound decision making.

Salary & Benefits

Minimum salary is $90,000 OR commensurate with experience. The benefits package includes 15 days vacation, 12 paid holidays, 12 days sick leave, health/dental insurance options, and retirement options including the Teachers Retirement System of Georgia or optional retirement plans, including TIAA/CREF. Relocation Allowance supported by the Price Gilbert, Jr. Charitable Fund. Visit the Georgia Tech Human Resources site to view the benefits package.

Application Process:

Applications will be reviewed beginning January 31, 2012, and will be accepted until the position is filled. Employment is contingent on proof of the legal right to work in the United States. Must submit a letter of application, resume, and names, addresses, e-mail addresses, and phone numbers of five references addressed to:

Sharon Baines, SPHR
HR Officer
Library and Information Center
Georgia Institute of Technology
Atlanta, GA 30332-0900

Please apply online at:

https://gatech.taleo.net/careersection/jobdetail.ftl?job=82880

University of Maryland - Information Technology Librarian

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 08:44:00 EDT

Information Technology Librarian

Albin O. Kuhn Library & Gallery

University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC)

UMBC, an honors University in Maryland, seeks an innovative individual to oversee the Library Information Technology and Systems Unit. The successful candidate will be responsible for the Library's computing systems and operations, lead initiatives in Library information technology and systems, and coordinate Library initiatives with the campus, the USMAI and other initiatives. ALA accredited MLS degree and demonstrated information technology experience required. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. For best consideration, please respond by Jan. 20, 2012. Minimum salary: $58,000.

For complete position responsibilities, full requirements and other information on the UMBC Library, or to apply, see www.umbc.edu/library “Employment Opportunities” section.

UMBC is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

ALA Student Travel Award

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 08:39:00 EDT

ALA BRASS GALE CENGAGE LEARNING STUDENT TRAVEL AWARD
(Business Reference and Services Section)

This $1,000 monetary prize is given to a student enrolled in an ALA accredited master's degree program to fund travel to and attendance at the ALA Annual Conference and a one-year membership in the Business Reference and Services Section (BRASS) of RUSA. Applicants should have demonstrated interest in a career as a business reference librarian, and a potential to be a leader in the profession as demonstrated by activities that may include (but are not limited to) coursework, internships, jobs, special projects, and publications.

In addition to attending the conference, the winner is required to participate in BRASS activities at ALA conference and to write a brief statement about conference experiences for RUSA Update . The winner may not accept a concurrent ALA-sponsored travel award.

See: http://www.ala.org.ezproxy.mnl.umkc.edu/rusa/awards/studenttravel

Chris LeBeau

BRASS Chair

Assistant Teaching Professor
University of Missouri
School of Information Science & Learning Technologies

Augusta State University - Outreach Librarian

Wed, 04 Jan 2012 13:43:00 EDT

REESE LIBRARY – AUGUSTA STATE UNIVERSITY
Outreach Librarian
Nature of Work:
Work involves overseeing the communication of library services and events within the library and to the ASU community.   Working knowledge of methods used to convey information with a focus on social networking tools and web applications. Collaboration with others in seeking grants. Participation in provision of reference services and library instruction. Reports to Library Director and/or Associate Library Director.
Responsibilities:
·         Supervises an outreach assistant
·         Plans and implements library programs to serve as outreach to the campus community
·         Creates or approves all information used to promote the library to campus constituencies through the creation of brochures, displays and exhibits, and for communications through social networking tools and web-based applications.
·         Coordinates the library’s presence and participation in campus events
·         Identifies and seeks grants in collaboration with others in the library and on campus
·         Serves on the “Inreach” committee, which plans activities such as staff development and social events

Performs reference duties as assigned, including occasional nights and weekends
Participates in library instruction program; teach classes as assigned
Performs other duties as assigned by the Director and/or Associate Director

Requirements:

American Library Association (ALA)-accredited Master’s degree
Excellent verbal/written communication skills
Commitment to and enthusiasm for reference service and library instruction
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
Ability to coordinate a library section; ability to work effectively as a team member

Salary/Rank/Benefits:
·         20 to 30 hours per week appointment to be negotiated with qualified candidate
·         Salary negotiable
·         Benefits of the University System of Georgia (only if position id filled at 30 hours/week)
Augusta State University: see the university’s website at http://www.aug.edu
Augusta State University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Applicants should submit a letter of application addressing the above responsibilities and qualifications; a curriculum vitae; unofficial copies of undergraduate/graduate transcripts (official copies will be required of those chosen for an interview); and the names, addresses, e-mail addresses, and telephone numbers of three professional references. Please forward these items to Ginny Loveless, search committee member, at vloveless@aug.edu.

Association of Jewish Libraries - Scholarship

Wed, 04 Jan 2012 13:41:00 EDT

The Association of Jewish Libraries is pleased to announce a scholarship of $1000 to a student enrolled or accepted in a graduate school of library and information science.
For information about the scholarships, from the official website, www.jewishlibraries.org:
"In order to encourage students to train for, and enter, the field of Judaica librarianship, the Association of Jewish Libraries awards a scholarship to a student attending or planning to attend a graduate school of library and information science. Prospective candidates should have an interest in, and demonstrate a potential for, pursuing a career in Judaica librarianship."

For information about applying and eligibility, please visit:

http://www.jewishlibraries.org/main/AboutAJL/AwardsGrants/StudentScholarship.aspx

Associate Director for Technical Services

Wed, 14 Dec 2011 10:41:00 EDT

Associate Director for Technical Services

Georgia College Library and Instructional Technology Center

Milledgeville, Georgia

Deadline: Review begins - on December 20, 2011

The Georgia College Library and Instructional Technology Center invites applications and nominations for the position of Associate Director of Technical Services, an instructional and full-time faculty tenure-track position. The Associate Director of Technical services is responsible for leading, coordinating, and administering the daily and long-term activities in the Technical Services department, encompassing acquisitions, serials, and cataloging. The Associate Director of Technical Services serves on the Library and Instructional Technology Center Management Council.

A competitive candidate for this position will possess an ALA-accredited MLS or MLIS degree; two or more years of successful experience in the supervision and management of faculty and staff in an academic environment; demonstrated effective and collaborative leadership and communication skills; demonstrated knowledge and experience with integrated library systems; demonstrated experience with cataloging, serials, or acquisitions. Preferred qualifications include, but are not limited to, a subject master’s degree, experience with planning and implementing innovative technical services, and experience assessing library services.

For more information and to apply: https://www.gcsujobs.com

East Illinois University - Cataloging Librarian

Fri, 09 Dec 2011 13:05:00 EDT

Position Available:

Eastern Illinois University’s Booth Library is seeking a professional cataloger to serve as a member of its Cataloging Services department, which currently consists of two professionals, two paraprofessionals, and student help. Applicants should be enthusiastic about the power of cataloging and metadata work to provide and improve access to the world’s information resources.

For more information and the application process, click link below:

http://castle.eiu.edu/~civil/employ_opp/openingsView.php?type=Library%20Positions&jobID=280

Lucille M. Wert Scholarship

Fri, 09 Dec 2011 12:09:00 EDT

Call for Applications: 2012 Lucille M. Wert Scholarship –
Deadline: February 1, 2012

Designed to help persons with an interest in the fields of Chemistry and Information to pursue graduate study in Library, Information, or Computer Science, the Scholarship consists of a $1,500 honorarium. This scholarship is given yearly by the Division of Chemical Information of the American Chemical Society.

The applicant must have a bachelor’s degree with a major in Chemistry or related disciplines (related disciplines are, for example, Biochemistry or Chemical Informatics). The applicant must have been accepted (or currently enrolled) into a graduate Library, Information, or Computer Science program in an accredited institution. Work experience in Library, Information or Computer Science preferred.

The deadline to apply for the 2012 Lucille M. Wert Scholarship is February 1, 2012. Details on the application procedures can be found at http://www.acscinf.org/awards/wert.php.

Applications (email preferred) can be sent to: margaret.matthews@thomsonreuters.com

Contact address:
Marge Matthews

CINF Awards Committee
633 Dayton Rd.
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010-3801
Phone: 215-823-3922

Librarian

Thu, 08 Dec 2011 15:47:00 EDT

FLSA Status: Exempt

Location: Augusta Campus

Travel: < 10% per year

Reports to: Head Librarian

Approved by: Director of Education & Campus Director

Purpose/Summary: Typically serves as the only Librarian on duty providing circulation and reference assistance to authorized patrons (students, faculty and staff). Interact with students, faculty and visitors to promote effective use of the library. Provide reference service to Faculty, Staff and Students. Provide orientations on library resources in a classroom setting as needed. Recommend materials for acquisition/deletion.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Open and/or close the library. Performs established procedures regarding daily operation of the OPAC and library computers.

2. Maintain day to day running of Library including circulation of material, processing holds and reserve material, shelving material and maintaining order of collection.

3. Provides reference service for the Faculty and students.

4. Provide library orientation and instruction in library and research skills for the Faculty and students as needed.

5. Catalog and process library materials as needed.

6. Registers authorized patrons a Circulates library materials and equipment to students and faculty in accordance with established policies and procedures.

7. Provide information on additional community resources to broaden the student's information base.

8. Recommend additions and revision of Library’s policies and procedures including; circulation, acquisition, collection development, and classification.

9. Receive and examine the employee policy manual - learn the College's mission.

10. Agree to follow the code of ethics and other policies as established by Delta Education.

11. Special projects as may be assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

The position of Librarian requires: 1) a thorough knowledge of all library functions; 2)interpersonal skills to promote the increased utilization of the library; 3) a college degree with minimum 18 semester hours in library science; and 4) two years of experience in library public services or the equivalent. A Master’s degree in library science is preferred.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands 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 occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; climb stairs, talk and hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

Work environment characteristics 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 usually not exposed to weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

I have read and understand the above job description. I further understand that this is not an all inclusive list and does not constitute a contract. My employment remains at will as do all employees with Delta Career Education Corporation.

Florida International University - Head of Information & Research Services

Thu, 01 Dec 2011 09:19:00 EDT

Florida International University Libraries seek an innovative, collaborative, and service-oriented leader for the position of Head of Information & Research Services. This individual will continue the Libraries’ exploration and implementation of new approaches to reference, instruction, and outreach services. The ideal candidate will be an accomplished leader, skilled in managing change and committed to planning and evaluating programs and services that reflect the varied needs of students and faculty served, as well as the diverse culture and innovative spirit of the University.

The Head of Information & Research Services must possess the vision and collaborative ability to guide the evolution of information and research services at the FIU Libraries, as we meld and transform the traditional and contemporary library to meet the future needs of our academic community. Reporting to the Associate Dean for Public Services, the Head of Information & Research Services will manage all activities of the Information & Research Services Department at the Steven and Dorothea Green Library, supervising and mentoring 12 library faculty and 4 paraprofessionals in a blended service environment including Reference & Instruction, and Government Documents.
In consultation with the Associate Dean for Public Services and department staff, and in alignment with the Libraries’ strategic plan, the incumbent will establish priorities, goals, and benchmarks for the department and its staff while measuring and evaluating progress and performance. Working closely with his or her counterpart at the Biscayne Bay Campus, he or she will contribute to library-wide planning, policy-making, goal-setting and assessment efforts, and will serve as the department advocate on the Libraries’ leadership committees.

In addition, the incumbent

·         Works with the library instruction coordinators, library and academic faculty, and external departments across the Libraries and the University to develop the Libraries’ program of research instruction.
·         Develops budgets for anticipated and ongoing departmental needs.
·         Stays current on trends and developments in the areas of research, instruction, and public services for academic libraries.
·         Mentors librarians and library staff in the department, including hiring, orienting, training/development, organizing workloads, delegating responsibility, providing guidance and direction, monitoring and evaluating performance, coaching and counseling, and taking disciplinary action as necessary.
·         Leads a team to set and implement a vision for innovative academic information service for the areas of reference, government documents, outreach, and library instruction.
·         Fosters an environment that promotes exploration and implementation of new approaches to reference, instruction, and outreach services delivered through social networking tools, Web 2.0 applications and mobile computing platforms.
·         Assesses effectiveness of the department's services using statistical analysis of service and usage data.
·         Coordinates the work of the Information & Research Services Department in collaboration with other library departments across campuses.
·         Participates in local, regional, and national organizations as appropriate.
·         Participates in professional development, research, and service activities to meet the Libraries’ and University's requirements for promotion.

Minimum Qualifications:
·         ALA-accredited master's degree
·         Record of demonstrated experience in positions of increasing responsibility in an academic or research library environment
·         Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
·         Effective leadership and supervisory skills
·         Significant reference and instruction experience

Desirable Qualifications:
·         Evidence of collaborative decision making
·         Creative and critical thinking, with the flexibility to apply new solutions to rapidly changing expectations
·         Demonstrated ability to inspire and enthuse colleagues, coupled with a willingness to take calculated risks to provide creative learning opportunities for library users
·         Understanding of the life and functions of a multifaceted depository
Pay Range Commensurate with Education and Experience
Work Schedule: Monday through Friday with possible weekends

PLEASE APPLY ONLINE
http://www.fiujobs.org

Please direct questions to:
Scott Kass, Chair, Search and Screen Committee
kasss@fiu.edu

Church and Synagogue Library Association - Membership

Wed, 30 Nov 2011 14:03:00 EDT

Evelyn Pockrass

2011-2012 CSLA President 317-842-7382

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CHURCH AND SYNAGOGUE LIBRARY ASSOCIATION – STUDENT MEMBERSHIP

It is a pleasure to invite you to become a member of the Church and Synagogue Library Association, a mentoring and service organization where librarians help librarians.

In CSLA you will find yourself among peers who have library science degrees and others who have learned the job of congregational librarian through experience. The networking opportunities and collegial support you will find here foster relationships that can last a lifetime. And in a world where religious tolerance is strained, our unique ability to bring together librarians from different faiths is more important than ever.

CSLA offers students the opportunity to be fully participating members at the reduced rate of $20 per calendar year. When you join today, your membership will be in force until January 1, 2013. Although our current website is being re-designed, you are welcome to visit www.cslainfo.org to find out more about our association and how we have provided educational guidance and support in the establishment and management of library service in religious congregations since 1967.

To join, please send your check for $20, along with your name, address, phone number, email address, library school and year of graduation to CSLA, 10157 SW Barbur Blvd #102C, Portland, OR 97219, or contact Judy Janzen, Administrator, csla@worldaccessnet.com.

Study in London this Summer 2012

Wed, 09 Nov 2011 08:57:00 EDT

Study in London this summer!

An exciting opportunity to earn six graduate LIS credits while living in central London is being offered by the Florida State University School of Library and Information Studies. Two multimedia production courses, taught by Dr. Nancy Everhart from July 3 to July 24, 2012 at the FSU London Centre, will use this dynamic city and the surrounding areas as a backdrop for creating projects such as podcasts, social networking sites, blogs, short films, and digital photography. No prior experience with these media is required. All classes will be field trip based. There are online requirements before and after the time in London.

Other pertinent information:

· The two courses being offered are: LIS 5313 -Digital Media: Concepts and Production and LIS 5362 – Design and Production of Networked Multimedia. Participants must take both courses and they will be focused on application of media to libraries and teaching and learning. Students will have the opportunity to apply course material to their current work situation if desired, or to build a professional portfolio.

· The FSU London Centre is housed in a 17th century building that FSU owns in the heart of 'literary London' and within walking distance to the shopping district and to the West End theater district. It is less that one block from the British Museum. Students are housed in flats at the Centre or in nearby Bloomsbury.

· Day trips to Paris, Stonehenge and Salisbury, and Oxford are included. In Paris we’ll visit the Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame Cathedral, Louvre, enjoy French cuisine and a cruise on the Seine.

· Many field trips are tied to settings of children’s stories like Harry Potter, Peter Pan, Alice in Wonderland, and Mary Poppins.

· The Summer Olympics will be taking place in London directly following the course. We will be privy to Olympic preparations and will visit the site. You may wish to extend your stay on your own to attend the Olympics.

· Cost is $5745 for both in-state and out-of-state participants. The fee includes all registration and instructional costs for 6 graduate credit hours; travel on the Eurostar from London to Paris; all admissions to program social/cultural activities; welcome and farewell meals; health insurance; international student ID card; T-shirt; full-time academic and administrative support.

· Airfare, other meals, books and supplies are not included in the cost.

· Credits earned in this program may be later transferred into the master’s degree program at FSU for students who may be accepted at a future date. These offerings are regularly offered graduate courses.

· Extra time is budgeted for travel on your own.

· Deadline to register is December 7, 2011. ($100 deposit is needed to reserve your spot.)

· The program is open to students from other universities who may wish to transfer the credits, or to non-students (school librarians, teachers, other librarians or IT professionals) who are interested in this exciting summer opportunity for professional development CEUs.

· Dr. Everhart and former student participants will present a program, “Social Media Professional Development with a British Flair,” at the AASL Conference in Minneapolis on October 28 at 1 p.m.

For more information (including accounts from this past summer's participants) and to apply online, visit the website: http://slis.fsu.edu/London. Contact: Dr. Nancy Everhart, (everhart@fsu.edu) with any questions.

Dr. Nancy Everhart

Past-President, American Association of School Librarians

Director, School Library Media Program

Director, PALM (Partnerships Advancing Library Media) Center

School of Library and Information Studies

Florida State University

252 Louis Shores Building

Tallahassee, FL 32306

(850)644-8122

everhart@ci.fsu.edu

USAIN Conference Scholarship for Library School Students

Wed, 09 Nov 2011 08:53:00 EDT

The USAIN Awards Committee is pleased to announce we are now accepting applications for our biennial conference scholarship for library school students. We look forward to hearing from you!

USAIN CONFERENCE SCHOLARSHIP FOR LIBRARY SCHOOL STUDENTS

One $1000.00 scholarship to be applied to the cost of attending the USAIN 2012 conference is available to a student interested in pursuing a career in the field of agricultural information. The conference will be held April 29 – May 2, 2012 at University of Minnesota in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

To apply, send a cover letter including name, address, e-mail address, and phone number, along with information about the program of study you are undertaking and a brief explanation of why you are interested in attending the USAIN conference or how agricultural information fits into your career plans.

Also, submit a typed essay on a separate page or pages. The essay should be double-spaced, no more than 750 words, and address the 2012 conference theme: “Soil, Water, Food and Energy: Agriculture in an Era of Global Climate Change.”

Additional conference information is available at http://plant.lib.umn.edu/USAIN2012/

Essays will be judged on the basis of thoughtfulness, quality of writing, and adherence to application guidelines as described above. Submitted essays will not be returned.

A check will be presented to the recipient at the USAIN Awards ceremony at the Conference. USAIN reserves the right to withhold the awards if there are no suitable applicants.

Deadline is December 16, 2011.

Scholarship recipients will be notified by February 10, 2012.

Send the cover letter and essay via email to:

Amanda Werhane

Reference & Instruction

Steenbock Library

UW-Madison

Phone: 608.890.2684

awerhane@library.wisc.edu

Thank you for your interest in the USAIN Scholarships.

USAIN Awards Committee 2011-2012

Eileen Herring (Chair), University of Hawaii at Manoa Library; Noel Kopriva, West Virginia University Libraries; Amy W. Shannon, University of Nevada, Reno; Amanda Werhhane, University of Wisconsin - Madison

Eileen Herring
Science & Technology Reference
University of Hawaii at Manoa Library

Gardening is the slowest of the performing arts.
—Mac Griswold

Bethel University - Librarian

Wed, 09 Nov 2011 08:43:00 EDT

Bethel University (TN) seeks a motivated, analytical and service-oriented librarian to provide leadership and coordination for all collection development activities of the university library including policy development, planning, collection analysis and assessment, program accreditation reviews, and information resource budgeting. The Collection Development Librarian will develop and employ strategies to ensure a collection development program that reflects the academic needs of a 21st century university.

The Collection Development Librarian serves as the primary contact and consultant for library liaisons and vendor sales representatives, and facilitates meetings with both. This position will recommend purchases and coordinate faculty requests for the purchase of print, non-print materials, journals and databases. This position will manage the selection of appropriate electronic resources to supplement the print collection and will manage the InterLibrary Loan needs of the University.

In addition, the Collection Development Librarian will serve as liaison librarian to one or more departments (including conducting research instruction for his or her assigned groups); work the reference and circulation desk as needed; participate in assessment of library resources and services; and supervise library staff and student workers as needed or required.

This is a twelve-month non-tenured faculty position. It includes responsibilities for university and community service as well as professional development. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Required Qualifications:

· ALA-accredited Masters in Library/Information Science including courses in collection development or information resource development;

· A minimum of one year academic library collection development experience; three to five years experience preferred

· Demonstrated understanding of collection management, analysis and assessment; knowledge of cataloging in Dewey & LC as it pertains to collection development

· Knowledge of library acquisitions and the publishing industry, including trends in electronic resources management and assessment;

· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;

· Ability to work effectively and creatively in a culturally diverse, technologically complex and rapidly changing library and university system.

Application instructions can be found at http://www.bethelu.edu/hr/COLAJobs/COLA_Faculty

Thanks,

Jennifer Green

Cataloging/Electronic Resources Librarian

Bethel University

325 Cherry Avenue

McKenzie, TN 38201

(731) 352-6915

Sayers Memorial Library (Fort Benning, GA) - Librarian

Wed, 09 Nov 2011 08:40:00 EDT

Job Title: Librarian
Department: United States Army
Agency: HQDA Field Operating Agencies and Staff Support Agencies
Job Announcement Number: CF11-426

SALARY RANGE:	$34,500.00 to $42,000.00 / Per Year
OPEN PERIOD:	Tuesday, October 18, 2011 to Tuesday, November 01, 2011
SERIES & GRADE:	NF-1410-04
POSITION INFORMATION:	- - This is a Permanent position. -- Full Time

DUTY LOCATIONS:	1 vacancy(s) in the following locations: GA - Ft. Benning
WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED:	Public

JOB SUMMARY:
Challenge Yourself - Be an Army Civilian - Go Army!
Civilian employees serve a vital role in supporting the Army mission. They provide the skills that are not readily available in the military, but crucial to support military operations. The Army integrates the talents and skills of its military and civilian members to form a Total Army.

Performs work that requires full professional knowledge of the theories, principles, and practices of librarianship to select, organize, preserve, access, manage, and disseminate information associated with public/patron services including services for children and/or teens, technical services, and automation services. Provides all members of the M...

About the Position: Performs automation services including ILS maintenance, network operations, and workstation and Internet issues. Develops and implements long-range automation plans for the library within the parameters defined by the supervisory librarian. Monitors fund allocations within assigned department(s). Supervises assigned staff. Assists chief librarian in overall management of the library.

Organization(s):
CRD, Sayers Library, Fort Benning, GA

Who May Apply: Click here for more information.
· 1. World-Wide. 2. All Sources. APPLY via E-mail to MWRcrpjobs@conus.army.mil. SUBMIT YOUR RESUME IN A MICROSOFT WORD FORMAT DOCUMENT. DO NOT SUBMIT ANY OTHER FORMS/DOCUMENTS, i.e. Forms 3433. APPLICANTS CLAIMING VETERAN'S PREFERENCE MUST SUBMIT COPY 4 OF DD FORM 214.
KEY REQUIREMENTS
· See Other Requirements

DUTIES:
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Performs work that requires full professional knowledge of the theories, principles, and practices of librarianship to select, organize, preserve, access, manage, and disseminate informationassociated with public/patron services including services for children and/or teens, technical services, and automation services. Provides all members of the Military Community with reference/research using text and online searching principles, reader's advisory/selective dissemination of information, circulation, programming and library instruction, marketing/public relations, interlibrary loans, and an up-to-date web presence. Performs technical services functions including acquisitions, procurement, cataloging/classification, physical processing, and accountability of materials.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
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· A master's degree in library science, information services, or information management from an accredited college or university. Additionally, one (1) year of progressively responsible work experience is desired which showcases the ability to perform patron/public services, technical services, and/or library automation service functions. Oversee the children and summer reading program as well as weekly story time. Provide outreach services to the Fort Benning Community. Must be familiar with office software products including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access. Must have the ability to communicate orally and in writing. Preferred Qualifications: Skilled in adult and children programming.
· The experience described in your resume will be evaluated as related to the qualifications, knowledge, skills and abilities required for this job.
· Be able to communicate in English (both written and verbal).
Other Requirements:
· Satisfactory completion of a National Agency Check (NAC) that will be initiated upon appointment to a NAF position.
· The Department of the Army provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the servicing civilian personnel unit. Requests for reasonable accommodation are made on a case-by-case basis.
· Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
· Direct Deposit of Pay is Required.
· You must include the announcement number on your application.
· Applicants claiming veteran's preference must clearly show an entitlement to such preference on the resume/supplemental data submitted.
· Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in the vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:
Resumes will be evaluated for basic qualifications requirements and for the skills needed to perform the duties of the position, as described in this vacancy announcement and identified by the Selecting Official for the position.

BENEFITS:
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The Department of the Army, Nonappropriated Funds offers excellent benefits programs which may include:
· Medical and Life Insurance
· Retirement, 401K, and Long Term Care
· Paid holidays, sick leave, and vacation leave
· Competitive salaries
· Flexible work environment and alternative work schedules
· Possible student loan repayment
· Possible payment of licenses, certification, and academic degrees as applicable
· Incentives and awards as appropriate for the job.
OTHER INFORMATION:
Click here for more information.
· To successfully claim veteran's preference, your resume/supplemental data must clearly show your entitlement. Please review the information listed under the Other Requirements link on this announcement or review our on-line Job Application Kit.
· The Department of Defense (DoD) policy on employment of annuitants will be used in determining eligibility of annuitants. The DoD policy is available on http://www.cpms.osd.mil/ASSETS/E8AB932EA1E44617BAC7222922E42A62/DoDI140025-V300.pdf
· In accordance with section 9902(h) of title 5, United States Code, annuitants reemployed in the Department of Defense shall receive full annuity and salary upon appointment. They shall not be eligible for retirement contributions, participation in the Thrift Savings Plan, or a supplemental or redetermined annuity for the reemployment period. Discontinued service retirement annuitants (i.e., retired under section 8336(d)(1) or 8414(b)(1)(A) of title 5, United States Code) appointed to the Department of Defense may elect to be subject to retirement provisions of the new appointment as appropriate. (See DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 300, at http://www.dtic.mil/whs/directives.)
· Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.

Other Advantages: Priority consideration will be given to current and former NAF employees serving in a continuous position without time limits for at least one year. The prefer method of resume submission is by E-MAIL. You must include Vacancy Announcement Number on the subject line. Submit resume in a Microsoft Word format document. Must be available to work nights, weekends, and shift work.

HOW TO APPLY:
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Click here for more information.
· Resumes must be received by the closing date of this announcement.
· Announcements close at 12:00am (midnight) Eastern Time.
· You may send your resume via surface mail to: IMCOM, G9, FMWR, Career Referral Program, 2406 Gun Shed Road, Fort Sam Houston, Texas 78234
· You may email your resume to: MWRcrpjobs@conus.army.mil. You must include Job Announcement Number on the subject line.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:
· If selected, official college or university transcript must be submitted.
AGENCY CONTACT INFO:
Career Referral Program
Phone: E-mail us at
Email: MWRcrpjobs@conus.army.mil
Agency Information:
FMWR, Career Referral Program
2406 Gun Shed Road
Fort Sam Houston, Texas
78234
WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT:
Once this announcement closes, your application will be reviewed to determine if you meet the experience and/or education requirements found in the vacancy announcement. If you are found to be qualified, your application/resume may be referred to the selecting official for selection. If your application/resume is referred to the selecting official, you may be contacted for an interview, however, this is optional. If you are selected, you will receive a tentative job offer.

Vacancies - Shreve Memorial Library

Thu, 20 Oct 2011 10:56:00 EDT

SHREVE MEMORIAL LIBRARY

11-NC-2

VACANCY NUMBER:

Library Associate IV, Branch Manager, North Caddo Branch Library, Vivian, LA
Full-Time

SUMMARY: Under administrative direction, is responsible for a variety of advanced duties within the library system, such as managing a community-sized full-time branch. Manager is expected to use acquired knowledge and skills in the performance of specialized library duties. Performs related and other work as required.

REQUIRED TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE
Applicant must have the following:
1. Attainment of B.A. or B.S. from an accredited university/college.
2. A minimum of nine semester hours of library science, plus three years of paid, full-time library experience
OR
Attainment of a graduate degree in Library and/or Information Science from an ALA-accredited university plus two years of paid, full-time library experience.
Highly desirable:

Familiarity with automated library systems.
Supervisory experience.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS
Applicant must have the following:
Considerable knowledge of:
1. standard library principles, practices and procedures;
2. electronic and printed materials, resources, and databases;
3. principles of supervision and motivation.
Ability to:
1.      relate and communicate effectively with other employees and the public;
2.      train and develop staff;
3.      use resourcefulness, tact and courtesy in dealing with Library patrons;
4.      use application software.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
1.      Branch management: Coordinates, directs and supervises all of the work of the North Caddo Branch Library.
2.      Personnel: Hires, trains, supervises and evaluates five (5) full-time and four (4) part-time employees; trains Assistant Branch Manager in most of Branch Manager duties in order to act in the absence of the Branch Manager; fully participates in the hiring process; reviews work plans on a regular basis; maintains effective working relationship with all staff and is available for the staff to discuss all issues as needed; completes payroll; processes and reconciles all leave requests; completes substitutes usage report; schedules substitutes as needed; covers for personnel shortages; recommends staffing needs and changes; conducts investigations and resolves employee inquiries and/or complaints; assists administrative supervisors with handling of these and other personnel matters; participates in corrective action meetings; makes informed decisions based on policies listed in the Employee Handbook; keeps staff and supervisors informed on new policies and procedures .
3.      Facility Management: oversees daily use, care and upkeep of the building and grounds including plumbing, heating/cooling, lighting and lawn maintenance; signs and keeps records of work completed; responsible for cleanliness of facility grounds as needed; stocking and/or cleaning restroom and other areas of the library as needed; ordering maintenance supplies as needed.
4.      Branch Security: responds to after-hours security calls; instructs guards and evaluates service; works with security guards to provide for safety of patrons and staff; maintains a current Branch Emergency Procedures Manual, emergency supplies, and ensures all staff are prepared to handle emergency situations; coordinates and conducts building evacuation drills at least semi-annually; completes reports on security incidents at the branch; monitor employee access to building; monitor guards’ working hours.
5.      Public Service: Oversees and coordinates the development of programs for the public with the help of branch staff; performs reference, readers’ advisory and circulation duties as required; assists patrons and staff in the use of databases, digital resources, Internet usage, software applications, and hardware configuration; plans, conducts and attends community outreach programs when needed; coordinates and/or conducts computer classes as needed; gives library tours and provides instruction in the use of the library facilities, services, databases, and standard reference tools; gives “book talks” or other presentations to school classes or civic groups to promote patron services; conducts investigations and resolves patron inquiries and/or complaints; assists administrative supervisors with handling of these matters; coordinates displays and promotional signage.
6.      Finances: Responsible for counting Fines and Miscellaneous Receipts on a rotational basis and preparing money and reports to be sent to SML Financial Assistant; monitors and signs off on staff expenditures; monitors money within the branch.
7.      Reports: Keeps detailed records of all Circulation-related functions including all daily reports on finances and patron hold requests; generates monthly reports on all facility use including Reference, patron computer usage, meeting rooms, and programs; reconciles all Work Flows item reports such as pending transits and missing items.
8.      Collection Development: Reads reviews and offers suggestions to Acquisitions staff for selection of branch-appropriate materials; weeds collection on an on-going basis; coordinates the processing of all new materials for circulation; shelf reads collection as needed.
9.      Professional Development: Attends monthly management meetings, meetings of appointed committees, and workshops and conferences.
10. Other duties as needed.
PRESENT SCHEDULE [subject to change without notice]
            Monday – Friday:       8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
1.      Branch management: Coordinates, directs and supervises all of the work of the North Caddo Branch Library. 2.      Personnel: Hires, trains, supervises and evaluates five (5) full-time and four (4) part-time employees; trains Assistant Branch Manager in most of Branch Manager duties in order to act in the absence of the Branch Manager; fully participates in the hiring process; reviews work plans on a regular basis; maintains effective working relationship with all staff and is available for the staff to discuss all issues as needed; completes payroll; processes and reconciles all leave requests; completes substitutes usage report; schedules substitutes as needed; covers for personnel shortages; recommends staffing needs and changes; conducts investigations and resolves employee inquiries and/or complaints; assists administrative supervisors with handling of these and other personnel matters; participates in corrective action meetings; makes informed decisions based on policies listed in the Employee Handbook; keeps staff and supervisors informed on new policies and procedures .Facility Management: oversees daily use, care and upkeep of the building and grounds including plumbing, heating/cooling, lighting and lawn maintenance; signs and keeps records of work completed; responsible for cleanliness of facility grounds as needed; stocking and/or cleaning restroom and other areas of the library as needed; ordering maintenance supplies as needed.Branch Security: responds to after-hours security calls; instructs guards and evaluates service; works with security guards to provide for safety of patrons and staff; maintains a current Branch Emergency Procedures Manual, emergency supplies, and ensures all staff are prepared to handle emergency situations; coordinates and conducts building evacuation drills at least semi-annually; completes reports on security incidents at the branch; monitor employee access to building; monitor guards’ working hours.Public Service: Oversees and coordinates the development of programs for the public with the help of branch staff; performs reference, readers’ advisory and circulation duties as required; assists patrons and staff in the use of databases, digital resources, Internet usage, software applications, and hardware configuration; plans, conducts and attends community outreach programs when needed; coordinates and/or conducts computer classes as needed; gives library tours and provides instruction in the use of the library facilities, services, databases, and standard reference tools; gives “book talks” or other presentations to school classes or civic groups to promote patron services; conducts investigations and resolves patron inquiries and/or complaints; assists administrative supervisors with handling of these matters; coordinates displays and promotional signage.Finances: Responsible for counting Fines and Miscellaneous Receipts on a rotational basis and preparing money and reports to be sent to SML Financial Assistant; monitors and signs off on staff expenditures; monitors money within the branch.Reports: Keeps detailed records of all Circulation-related functions including all daily reports on finances and patron hold requests; generates monthly reports on all facility use including Reference, patron computer usage, meeting rooms, and programs; reconciles all Work Flows item reports such as pending transits and missing items.Collection Development: Reads reviews and offers suggestions to Acquisitions staff for selection of branch-appropriate materials; weeds collection on an on-going basis; coordinates the processing of all new materials for circulation; shelf reads collection as needed.9.      Professional Development: Attends monthly management meetings, meetings of appointed committees, and workshops and conferences.10. Other duties as needed.

THE LIBRARY
Shreve Memorial Library System is one of the largest public library systems in Louisiana, with twenty-one branches and one bookmobile. The library system has a combined holdings of over 665,000 items and an annual budget which exceeds $18,000,000. The library has a staff of 250 (169 FTE).

THE AREA
Shreveport (and sister city Bossier City) are two progressive cities in Northwest Louisiana steeped in Southern style. Shreveport and Bossier City are rich in attractions, festivals, cultural activities and fine food. Shreveport-Bossier serves as the trade and cultural center of the 200-mile radium extending into Arkansas, Louisiana and Texas, known as the Ark-La-Tex. Some of the attractions include horse racing from Louisiana Downs, one of the national’s largest thoroughbred racetracks, the American Rose Center, North America’s largest park dedicated to the rose, theater, ballet, opera, a symphony, museums, outdoor recreation at local lakes and parks, five dockside river boat casinos with entertainment districts on both sides of the Red River, a variety of festivals year-round, and family attractions including a Sci-Port Discovery Center and IMAX theater and a water-park. With a low cost of living, Shreveport is a desirable place to live. http://www.shreveport-bossier.org/

BENEFITS
12 days vacation/year (with increases every other year), 11 paid holidays/year + 1 personal day, 15 days sick leave/year. Medical, dental and life insurance; library pays 70% of employee’s and dependents’ insurance premiums. Excellent retirement system with the City of Shreveport. Tuition reimbursement available, after one year of employment. Good library support for continuing education and attendance at conferences.

APPLICATION DEADLINE
Review of applications will begin immediately; applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

STARTING DATE
Two weeks after selection

SALARY
$3075/month + benefits

CONTACT: A Shreve Memorial Library application and resume must be submitted to be considered for a position; applications are available at all SML locations and on the Library website www.shreve-lib.org. Send application to Jennie Paxton, Associate Director for HR, Finance & Administration, Shreve Memorial Library, P.O. Box 21523, Shreveport, LA 71120-1523.

Contact David Luurtsema at (318) 226-5872 or Cindy Ortego at (318) 226-5881, if you have questions regarding the position. A criminal background check and a drug screening are part of the pre-hire process. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, ancestry, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, marital status, non-job related physical or mental disability, veterans’ status, sexual orientation or gender identity. Our facilities are non-smoking.
September 30, 2011

SHREVE MEMORIAL LIBRARY

11-AT-2

VACANCY NUMBER:

REVISED September 30, 2011
Library Associate III, Branch Manager, Atkins Branch Library
Full-Time
SUMMARY: Under administrative supervision, this is highly responsible professional library work, which involves administering a medium-sized library. Manager is expected to use acquired knowledge and skills in the performance of specialized library duties.

Familiarity with automated library systems.
Supervisory experience.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS
Applicant must have the following:
Working knowledge of:
1. standard library principles, practices and procedures;
2. electronic and printed materials, resources, and databases;
3. principles of supervision and motivation.
Ability to:
1.      relate and communicate effectively with other employees and the public;
2.      train and develop staff;
3.      use resourcefulness, tact and courtesy in dealing with Library patrons;
4.      use application software.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
1.      Branch management: Coordinates, directs and supervises all of the work of the Atkins Branch Library.
2.      Personnel: Hires, trains, supervises and evaluates three (3) full-time and six (6) part-time employees; trains First Assistant or Assistant Branch Manager in most of Branch Manager duties in order to act in the absence of the Branch Manager; fully participates in the hiring process; reviews work plans on a regular basis; maintains effective working relationship with all staff and is available for the staff to discuss all issues as needed; completes payroll; processes and reconciles all leave requests; completes substitutes usage report; schedules substitutes as needed; covers for personnel shortages; recommends staffing needs and changes; conducts investigations and resolves employee inquiries and/or complaints; assists administrative supervisors with handling of these and other personnel matters; participates in corrective action meetings; makes informed decisions based on policies listed in the Employee Handbook; keeps staff and supervisors informed on new policies and procedures .
3.      Facility Management: oversees daily use, care and upkeep of the building and grounds including plumbing, heating/cooling, lighting and lawn maintenance; signs and keeps records of work completed; works with building cleaning service; responsible for cleanliness of facility grounds as needed; stocking and/or cleaning restroom and other areas of the library as needed; ordering maintenance supplies as needed.
4.      Branch Security: responds to after-hours security calls; instructs guards and evaluates service; works with security guards to provide for safety of patrons and staff; maintains a current Branch Emergency Procedures Manual, emergency supplies, and ensures all staff are prepared to handle emergency situations; coordinates and conducts building evacuation drills at least semi-annually; completes reports on security incidents at the branch; monitor employee access to building; monitor guards’ working hours.
5.      Public Service: Oversees and coordinates in the development of programs for the public with the help of department heads and/or branch staff; performs reference, readers’ advisory and circulation duties as required; assists patrons and staff in the use of databases, digital resources, Internet usage, software applications, and hardware configuration; plans, conducts and attends community outreach programs when needed; coordinates and/or conducts computer classes as needed; gives library tours and provides instruction in the use of the library facilities, services, databases, and standard reference tools; gives “book talks” or other presentations to school classes or civic groups to promote patron services; conducts investigations and resolves patron inquires and/or complaints; assists administrative supervisors with handling of these matters; coordinates displays, bulletin boards and promotional signage.
6.      Finances: Responsible for counting Fines and Miscellaneous Receipts on a rotational basis and preparing money and reports to be sent to SML Financial Assistant; monitoring and signing off on staff expenditures; monitor money within the branch.
7.      Reports: Keeps detailed records of all Circulation-related functions including all daily reports on finances and patron hold requests; generates monthly reports on all facility use including Reference, patron computer usage, meeting rooms, and programs; reconciles all Work Flows item reports such as pending transits and missing items.
8.      Collection Development: Reads reviews and offers suggestions to Acquisitions staff for selection of branch-appropriate materials; weeds collection on an on-going basis; processes all new materials for circulation; shelf reads collection as needed.
9.      Professional Development: Attends monthly management meetings, meetings of appointed committees, and workshops and conferences.
10. Other duties as needed.
PRESENT SCHEDULE [subject to change without notice]
Monday – Friday:       8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
THE LIBRARY
Shreve Memorial Library System is one of the largest public library systems in Louisiana, with twenty-one branches and one bookmobile. The library system has a combined holdings of over 665,000 items and an annual budget which exceeds $18,000,000. The library has a staff of 250 (169 FTE).

BENEFITS
12 days vacation/year (with increases every other year), 11 paid holidays/year + 1 personal day, 15 days sick leave/year. Medical, dental and life insurance; library pays 70% of employee’s and dependents’ insurance premiums. Excellent retirement system with the City of Shreveport. Tuition reimbursement available after one year of employment. Good library support for continuing education and attendance at conferences.
APPLICATION DEADLINE
Review of applications will begin immediately; applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
STARTING DATE
Two weeks after selection

SALARY
$2846/month + benefits
CONTACT: A Shreve Memorial Library application must be submitted to be considered for a position; applications are available at all SML locations and on the Library website www.shreve-lib.org. Send application to Jennie Paxton, Associate Director for HR, Finance & Administration, Shreve Memorial Library, P.O. Box 21523, Shreveport, LA 71120-1523.
Contact Bandana Mukherjee (318) 226-4785 or Cindy Ortego at (318) 226-5881, if you have questions regarding the position. A criminal background check and a drug screening are part of the pre-hire process. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, ancestry, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, marital status, non-job related physical or mental disability, veterans’ status, sexual orientation or gender identity. Our facilities are non-smoking facilities.
July 8, 2011, revised September 30, 2011

Waite Library, University of Minnesota

Thu, 20 Oct 2011 10:41:00 EDT

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Assistant or Associate Librarian

Library and Information Management Coordinator

Waite Library, Department of Applied Economics

College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences

University of Minnesota

TITLE AND APPOINTMENT TERMS

Library and Information Management Coordinator. Waite Library is located in the Department of Applied Economics, St. Paul Campus, University of Minnesota. This is a 12-month, 100% time, annually renewable, academic professional appointment. The position supports the departmental teaching, research, outreach, and administrative functions by directing the library and archival services in Waite Library, as well as the business intelligence systems of the Department. Waite Library is considered the central source of information on the Department’s research and outreach activities. The successful candidate will work closely with the department head, administrator, and faculty members to create an “Information Central” through Waite Library. Although this is a department-based library, this position serves as a liaison with the University of Minnesota Libraries.

PROGRAM / UNIT DESCRIPTION

The Department of Applied Economics offers highly ranked programs of study at the undergraduate, M.S., and Ph.D. levels. The department also has several centers that strengthen the academic programs and provide opportunities for students and faculty in research, policy and industry outreach. The Department has a distinguished faculty, many of whom have won University and national awards for outstanding teaching, outreach, and published research. The faculty work in a variety of fields broadly defined as Environmental and Resource Economics; Food Systems; Growth, Development and Trade; and Public Sector Economics. Please visit the Department website at http://www.apec.umn.edu for further information.

Waite Library provides reference services and research materials for the faculty and graduate students in the Department of Applied Economics at the University of Minnesota. The collection includes materials on topics such as agricultural and food marketing, agricultural finance, agricultural prices, community development, consumption economics, economic development, economics of public service, farm and agribusiness management, international trade, human resources, labor economics, land use planning, production economics, public policy, regional economics, resource and environmental economics, and state and local organization and finance.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Library Services and Bibliographic Metrics (40%)

Oversee the operations of Waite Library and develop strategies for its long-term needs. Maintain a collection of print and digital reference and archival materials for the Department; and select, purchase, catalog and circulate new materials. Manage the Waite Library budget. Facilitate educational programs and materials to teach library research methods to faculty and students in their fields of study. Compile periodic reports of new publications added to the collection, as well as lists of new journal articles to disseminate to faculty and graduate students. Provide assistance, information, and instruction on request. Maintain an awareness of new literature, reference tools, and scholarly intellectual property developments of interest to applied economists and share knowledge. Assist with bibliographic searches and citation analysis. Serve as liaison between the department and other libraries at the University and in the applied economics fields. Work with the Departmental Library Committee and the Publications Committee to set goals, priorities and policies for Waite Library. Direct the work of support staff assisting with library activities. Hire, supervise and direct work assignments of Waite Library student employees.

Data and Information Management (40%)

A key aspect of the position is collecting, measuring and reporting information on activities in the department beyond publications using state of the art database management technologies. This includes information on numbers of publications, graduate and undergraduate student information (dates entered, dates graduated, positions taken, courses taught, enrollments etc.). This also includes conceptualizing and assisting with the implementation of departmental information systems and will require knowledge of database and web development tools and their implementation. An example of the expected activity is the information required to prepare the department’s decennial review for the University and an annual compilation of the departmental publication performance.

Oversee, design and maintenance of Waite Library’s online catalog to manage library collection as well as the department’s publications output.

Co-manage with University of Minnesota Library the activities associated with AgEcon Search (http://ageconsearch.umn.edu), an international database of publications jointly sponsored by the Department, the University of Minnesota Libraries, and the Agricultural and Applied Economics Association. This includes assisting with design and promotion of the database, development of strategic plans, and day-to-day maintenance.

Communications (20%)

This position will also develop strategies to disseminate department teaching, research, and outreach discoveries and events with professional associations, news agencies, alumni and friends. This position will keep current with communications strategies and technologies and identify possible audiences. Direct content and style for departmental websites, newsletters, events notices, etc. Supervise staff who provide the technical work of website maintenance, newsletter editing, and formatting. Coordinate communications efforts with the College and University communications directors.

QUALIFICATIONS

Essential

· ALA-accredited Masters degree in Library / Information Science or foreign equivalent.

· Demonstrated evidence of good interpersonal skills and strong written and oral communication skills for engaging professional and nonprofessional audiences.

· Demonstrated skills and/or training in database management and development.

Desired

· Degree or course work in Applied Economics, Agricultural Economics, Economics or other related field.

· Degree and/or experience in Communications, Public Relations, or other related field.

· Demonstrated experience working in a higher education institution for a minimum of five years.

· Demonstrated supervisory experience.

SALARY AND BENEFITS

Salary is competitive and commensurate with the professional experience and qualifications. Fringe benefits include employee health, dental, and faculty life/disability insurance, social security, faculty retirement and opportunities for professional development.

STARTING DATE: November 21, 2011 or as soon thereafter as possible.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Review of applications will begin on October 24, 2011 and will remain open until the position is filled.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Apply online at: http://employment.umn.edu and search for Requisition #XXXXXX. Cover letter, CV, and reference contact information must be attached online. A COMPLETE application must include:

Letter of application that explains your vision for this position and how your career goals, training and experience support your candidacy;
A complete curriculum vitae;
Names and contact information of three individuals who can comment on your abilities and experience.

Email inquiries about the position are welcome, but formal application process is required. Search committee contact is Missy Sullivan, missy@umn.edu or 612-625-5783.

The University of Minnesota is committed to policy that all persons shall have equal access to its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status or sexual orientation.

University of Florida - Associate University Librarian

Thu, 20 Oct 2011 10:32:00 EDT

Curator of the Baldwin Library of Historical Children’s Literature

Associate University Librarian or Assistant University Librarian

The Department of Special and Area Studies Collections at the University of Florida, George A. Smathers Libraries seeks a creative, innovative, and service-oriented individual to develop and manage all aspects of its Baldwin Library of Historical Children's Literature. The Baldwin Library, one of the largest and most important collections of English language children’s books in the world, includes materials published from the mid-1600’s to date. Over $1,000,000 in endowments exist for ongoing support of the collection.

The incumbent will promote awareness of and access to this collection through in-library activities (cataloging, digitization, etc.) and outreach efforts on the UF campus and beyond including lectures and preparation of exhibits. Working collaboratively on departmental and interdepartmental group efforts, the curator will maintain close professional relationships with faculty, students and colleagues and participate in the general department public services program, including Research Room desk duty, to assist patrons and encourage greater awareness and use of the collections (and including providing advanced research assistance on the Baldwin Library collection). The library encourages staff participation in reaching management decisions and consequently the Curator of the Baldwin Library will serve on various committees and teams. The incumbent will pursue professional development opportunities, including research, publication, and professional association activities, to meet library-wide criteria for tenure and promotion.

Interested candidates should follow the application procedures outline on the 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.

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

Jorge Bastidas

Human Resources

UF George A. Smathers Libraries

(352)273-2595

(352)392-4538 (Fax)

Reach Patrons with Facebook - Interactive Learning Experience

Wed, 21 Sep 2011 14:25:00 EDT

Reach Patrons with Facebook

For more information:

http://ala-publishing.informz.net/ala-publishing/archives/archive_1779943.html

ARLIS/NA Internship Award 2011-2012

Wed, 21 Sep 2011 14:18:00 EDT

Call for applications: ARLIS/NA Internship Award 2011-2012

Please share with current students and recent graduates of graduate programs in library science, art history, architectural history, architecture, studio art or museum studies.

The Art Libraries Society of North America is now accepting applications for its annual Internship Award for 2011-2012.

The ARLIS/NA Internship Award provides financial support for students preparing for a career in art librarianship or visual resources curatorship. The award grants $2,500.00 to the selected recipient to support a period of internship in an art library or visual resources collection.

The deadline for applications is October 15, 2011.

For detailed information about the award and application instructions please see the ARLIS/NA website: http ://www .arlisna .org /about /awards /internship _info .html

ARLIS/NA Internship Award Sub-Committee
Greta Bahnemann (chair)
Amy Ballmer
Philip Dombowsky
Martha González Palacios
Adrienne Lai

MLS/MLIS Student Grant - ALA Conference

Wed, 21 Sep 2011 13:55:00 EDT

Grant for MLS/MLIS Students for Attendance to ALA Conferences
http://www.unlimitedpriorities.com

The Robert F. Asleson ALA Conference Grant honors the memory of the late Bob Asleson, one of the most creative and prolific executives in the information industry. The grant subsidizes attendance at either the American Library Association Midwinter Meeting or the Annual Conference. It is supported by Unlimited Priorities (http://www.unlimitedpriorities.com).

Candidates for the Master of Library Science degree in ALA-accredited programs are eligible to apply for this grant. Successful recipients are selected based on economic need and the quality of an essay written according to criteria set by the grant’s board of directors. The initial award was presented to Catherine Larson, a student in the Graduate School of Library and Information Science, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, to attend the 2011 ALA Annual Conference in New Orleans.

We would be pleased if you could inform your students and faculty about the current availability of this grant. The subject of the essay for attendance at the 2012 ALA Midwinter Conference in Dallas, Texas January 20-24 id: How has the availability of digitized primary sources impacted reference services? The submission deadline is October 15, and so we hope you will notify eligible candidates as soon as possible. Each amount grant is in the amount of $1,500.00.

An advisor and guide to countless members of the profession, Bob’s 50-year career spanned both traditional and innovative technologies, from reference materials to CD-ROMs to online databases. He held presidential positions at several leading industry companies, while also serving on countless information industry organization boards.
An advisor and guide to countless members of the profession, Bob’s 50-year career spanned both traditional and innovative technologies, from reference materials to CD-ROMs to online databases. He held presidential positions at several leading industry companies, while also serving on countless information industry organization boards.

This award is particularly appropriate as Bob was present at virtually every ALA conference from the mid-1960s through 2008. He regarded conferences as opportunities to connect with people-both established colleagues and new acquaintances- and to be exposed to the latest ideas and industry developments. It was said of him that “ He never met a trade show he didn’t like.” This award helps provide the same exposure and experience for the selected students as they prepare for their careers in Library Science.

The Robert F. Asleson Memorial ALA Conference Grant is proud to have been granted 501(c) (3) status by the Internal Revenue Service so that all donations to it are fully tax- deductible. Complete details of the grant are available on the website at www.aslesongrant.org. If any additional information is required, please feel free to contact me directly.
We are excited to be able to support this grant honoring Bob Asleson - a dear friend and colleague- and we look forward to continuing to present these awards to deserving students for many years.

looking for a part-time, weekend reference librarian

Wed, 21 Sep 2011 13:57:00 EDT

Position Summary:(brief synopsis of Job Description)  Responsible for assisting with Research Clinic, library instruction, and occasionally with Information/Circulation Desk tasks during weekend hours.

Work schedule:  Saturday 9am - 6pm & Sunday 1pm - 10pm; not to exceed 19 hours per week.    Required Education/Experience/Skills (Minimum Qualifications):  Masters of Library Science degree; good working knowledge of general computer applications (e.g. MS Office) and excellent command of library automation programs and systems (e.g. OCLC and Voyager); a specialized skill or knowledge in a library-related area (e.g. cataloging or BI); two- three years of current library experience.    Job Open Date:  08-23-2011    
 
Job Close Date:  09-06-2011 
 
Special Instructions to Applicants  This position offers a pro-rated salary of $1,630 per month; not to exceed 19 hours per week.

Georgia College invites applications for the position of Director of University Library

Wed, 21 Sep 2011 13:59:00 EDT

Georgia College invites applications and nominations for the position of Director of University Library which oversees the Library and Instructional Technology Center (LITC).

The LITC actively enhances the Georgia College mission by providing an engaging and service oriented learning-commons through access to high-quality information, instruction, and technology resources. The Library building is a modern, three-story structure in the heart of the campus with a collection that supports the learning, research, and divergent information needs of the undergraduate and graduate programs, students, faculty and the community.

Reporting to the Provost, the Director will be responsible for articulating a vision for the library, providing strategic leadership, leading a team of dedicated professional and support staff, enhancing and communicating the value and role of the LITC, maintaining effective and efficient operations, advocating for the LITC within University governance, representing the LITC to local, regional and state Library associations; serving on various university committees, and interfacing effectively with campus groups. The university seeks a transformational leader.

To learn more about the position and to submit an application, please visit: